Destination: Philippines
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Thu, 26 Oct 2006 | By safetyhub | Views [1752]
On 16 October 2006, the UK, US and Australian governments issued travel warnings for the Philippines and cautioned against all travel to Mindanao, the country’s second largest island, and to the Sulu archipelago, which includes the islands of Basilan, ... Read more >
Tags: travel safety, philippines, red24, basilian, tawi-tawi, jolo, minando
Thu, 10 May 2007 | By safetyhub | Views [1539]
On 14 May 2007, 45 million Filipinos will go to the polls to vote in mid-term legislative and local elections. The polls, contested by nearly 87,000 candidates, are being touted as a referendum on President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s governance. At stake ... Read more >
Tags: travel safety, red24, philippines
Mon, 10 Sep 2007 | By torie | Views [1062]
Just a quick one as I have nothing to report this morning but I did want to correct something. I got my stories a bit mixed up and when I said that I need money for a girls education I was thinking of the wrong thing. What I am actually trying to do ... Read more >
Tags: Work
Wed, 8 Aug 2007 | By jmasselink | Views [867]
I hear this phrase a lot when shopping (BROWSING) which I do a lot. Sometimes rudely enough I don't realize its directed towards me and I leave the unbelievable customer service of Philippines hanging. We had a great time in Palawan, highlighted by ... Read more >
Tags: Party time
Mon, 10 Dec 2007 | By tonielle_krisanski | Views [752] | Comments [3]
Hi everyone. I can't believe we've been here a week. It seems like a fortnight has passed at least! Well today, I thought I'd share with you some of the Filipino culture that I've been experiencing...and what a culture it is. 1. Here, you don't find ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Fri, 26 Oct 2007 | By marivicbest | Views [697] | Comments [4]
And the adventure begun… met HM in Friendlys (this is the great place to stay in Manila, cheap, clean & friendly atmosphere, it goes by the name - Google it). We hooked up well for the 1 st week and decided to travel together. From Manila to Tagbilaran ... Read more >
Tags: the great outdoors
Fri, 27 Feb 2009 | By larrynixon | Views [642] | Comments [1]
After an uneventful flight, we met Armel, a Manila taxi driver, recommended by Maria in Taipei who used to live in Manila, and we headed north up to Angeles where we checked into the Clarkton Hotel which was nice, had a good pool and caberet room complete ... Read more >
Tags: classic aircraft, vietnam vet, go-go bars
Fri, 15 Feb 2008 | By daan | Views [600] | Comments [1]
Hi friends! From one of the three places in the world (next to Antarctica and some place in the Amazon) where worldwide servicing FedEx and UPS do not deliver, I'm writing you this blog entry. Yes, El Nido is a pretty remote place, although still quite ... Read more >
Tags: Lost!
Thu, 8 Jan 2009 | By jeffbrad | Views [598] | Comments [5]
Mon 5th Jan - The plan today was to head north to Banaue. There are some long
distances to cover and the roads are apparently not as good as the south, so
expect some uncomfortable times ahead. It is also going to be colder due to the
altitude ... Read more >
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 | By jeffbrad | Views [589] | Comments [1]
This blog is a long one…Sorry, I haven’t been on
line much recently as been busy and haven’t had easy access. Anyway, better
late than never….. Sit down with a nice Cappuccino and a comfortable chair and
read on….
... Read more >
Sun, 21 Dec 2008 | By jeffbrad | Views [581] | Comments [1]
Sun 14 th
Dec - I was
amazed later to find a Thai restaurant (at the Isis Bungalows), a short way
along the beach from the Bohol Divers resort where I am staying. One of my
favourite foods which I was pining for! As I said in my last ... Read more >
Fri, 27 Feb 2009 | By jeffbrad | Views [569]
Sun 8 th Feb – Felt like going out somewhere for the day, but after considering the
options to go somewhere local, made up our mind to go a little further and take
some things to stay overnight. Went to Pansanjan, which is in Laguna ... Read more >
Sat, 7 Mar 2009 | By jeffbrad | Views [553]
Sat 28th Feb
- Woke up at 7am and decided on doing an island
tour this morning. Most leave at 9am, and so jumped out of bed and went to the El Nido Boutique & Art Café to see what was on offer. Opted for tour B for
650 ... Read more >
Tue, 17 Mar 2009 | By jeffbrad | Views [530] | Comments [2]
Sat 7th Mar - After my last posting we went for a little explore locally. A bit busy
but that is expected. A woman selling puppies at the side of the road was drawing
a crowd. Lots of eateries including Persian and all fairly cheap prices. ... Read more >
Sat, 5 Sep 2009 | By jeffbrad | Views [492] | Comments [3]
Thu 27th Aug - Heading north for some sightseeing today. No desperate hurry as will
break the journey in Baguio, a place I have been before. Easy connection to
Manila Pasay EDSA area and first checked out the Partas bus company terminal,
but ... Read more >
Mon, 7 May 2007 | By fancyfree | Views [486] | Comments [2]
Bohol, Philippines – 26 April to 7 May, 2007 We caught the mid morning OceanJet ferry from Cebu City to Tagbilaran, Bohol. The trip was about an hour and a half, and was similar to a plane ride with a seating configuration of 2/3/2 in ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
Mon, 23 Apr 2007 | By fancyfree | Views [486]
Manila, Philippines – 15 to 23 April, 2007 We arrived in Manila from Singapore on Singapore Airlines in late afternoon. We only wish we could fly Singapore Airlines when we return home in a month’s time as their service is outstanding ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
Tue, 6 Feb 2007 | By g2 | Views [482]
i just did it yesterday :-) if you're a trekker it's definitely worth it !! .. here's something i wrote up for a friend: Larger groups are better, more fun, otherwise there is ABSOLUTELY nobody up there to enjoy it with. Plan to go swimming, the crater ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
Mon, 28 Jan 2008 | By tonielle_krisanski | Views [478] | Comments [1]
Wow...what an intense past couple of days! Since we got back from homestay we've been working like crazy to get everything prepared for the festival. Most of our booths that we were in charge of were really work intensive, so we had a lot of cardboard ... Read more >
Tags: Party time
Sun, 13 May 2007 | By fancyfree | Views [466]
Banaue, Philippines – 10 to 13 May, 2007 – Our final and scariest adventure. When we arrived back at the bus terminal about a half hour before scheduled departure, our bus was no where in sight. We didn’t think it was a good sign when ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
Wed, 14 Jan 2009 | By jeffbrad | Views [444]
I
will start with an apology...the beginning of this blog is a bit of a ramble.
But from time to time, when in a mental state of fluidity, I need to just write
what comes out....so you have been warned!
Thu 8th Dec - After ... Read more >
Tue, 27 Jan 2009 | By jeffbrad | Views [438]
Sat 24th Jan - Had planned to spend the weekend away somewhere local,
but plans had to change due to a problem Sheira had to deal with. Went
walkabout in Tagaytay instead. Had heard about the possibility of some dancing
in Tagaytay at the ... Read more >
Fri, 7 Sep 2007 | By torie | Views [437]
Here's the next installment in my ramblings. I am flicking between keeping a manual journal and this so I am gong to skip a few days sorry. If I have the time or the inclination I will fill you all in on the days in between. Here are some quick highlights ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
Fri, 23 Jan 2009 | By jeffbrad | Views [436] | Comments [1]
Wed 14th Jan – A day doing simple things and getting ready for
heading away tomorrow. Have decided to go to Boracay after Kalibo, so did some
research and booked accommodation for a few nights.
Thu 15th Jan ... Read more >
Tue, 13 Feb 2007 | By g2 | Views [431]
Puerto Gallera, Philippines: Hey everybody i was finally able to spring lillian (the parsons) from her overbearing (i.e. very filipino) hosts this morning. I literally had to be interrogated by her 'tita' last night before i could take her out. (We ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
