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USA | Mon, 16 Nov 2009 | By missy_carrie_gee | Views [45] | Comments [2]
I am now in El Nido. An island town with no ATM, and nobody takes credit cards. I took a 1 hour flight from Manila to Puerto Princessa, on the island of Palawan. Then took an 8+ hour bus ride to El Nido. A bumpy, dusty, cramped 8 hour bus ride. I guess ... Read more >
Tags: el nido, palawan, solo, philippines, pesos
USA | Thu, 12 Nov 2009 | By missy_carrie_gee | Views [51]
The Philippines: Sisig- Fried pig's ears with onions and seasoning. Fatty, crunchy, flavorful combo. YUM! Chocolate carabao milk- This was quite possibly the best chocolate milk I've had in my whole life! It had chunks of cream floating in ... Read more >
Tags: bizarre foods, philippines, vietnam
PHILIPPINES | Mon, 18 May 2009 | By karolsee | Views [68]
Sagada -- is a 5th class municipality in the province of Mountain Province, Philippines. Popular activities include trekking, exploring both caves and waterfalls, spelunking, bonfires, picnics, rapelling, visiting historical sites, nature hikes, and ... Read more >
Tags: cave, roadtrip, philippines, sagada, mountains, luzon, adventure
PHILIPPINES | Mon, 16 Feb 2009 | By worldfestivals | Views [316] | Comments [1] | Video
WARNING: The video is graphic of a real crucifixion! Location: Barangay San Pedro Cutud, San Fernando, Philippines Dates: Good Friday Level of Participation : 1 – be very grateful it’s happening to others. Description: If you thought ... Read more >
Tags: crucifixion, philippines, world festivals, san fernando
PHILIPPINES | Wed, 17 Dec 2008 | By worldfestivals | Views [63] | Video
Location: Kalibo, Philippines. Most of the action centres on Pastrana Park. Dates: Third week in January Level of Participation: 4 – prepare to be dragged into the heart of the parade Description: ... Read more >
Tags: ati-atihan, philippines, world festivals
PHILIPPINES | Wed, 17 Dec 2008 | By worldfestivals | Views [43] | Video
Location: Quiapo, Manila, Philippines Dates: 9 January Level of Participation: 3 – men are welcome to join in the procession Description: The miracle-wielding Black Nazarene is a life-size ... Read more >
Tags: philippines, world festivals, black nazarene procession
PHILIPPINES | Mon, 15 Dec 2008 | By pshah13 | Views [166] | Comments [1]
Reached Anilao after a 3 hour journey by car from Manila through beautiful countryside and farms Spotted many different types of fruits/plants on the way. Arrived in Anilao around sunset and soon after a whale shark was spotted on the beach only a ... Read more >
Tags: philippines, anilao, diving, whale sharks
PHILIPPINES | Sun, 21 Sep 2008 | By vampireinthecity | Views [111]
After sweating it all out at Intramuros, it was time for a meal. And
boy did I come ready! We made reservations a few days prior at La
Cocina De Tita Moning -- an old mansion near the Presidential grounds
that have opened its gates to gourmands who ... Read more >
Tags: la cucina de tita moning, manila, philippines
PHILIPPINES | Sun, 21 Sep 2008 | By vampireinthecity | Views [82]
When it comes to history, I admit I am a total dork. This is what you
get for trying to memorize all the significant events of the past 500
hundred years on the eve of a final exam over a bottle of Red Bull. You
ace test, but your brain is worse ... Read more >
Tags: manila, philippines, intramuros, carlos celdran
PHILIPPINES | Tue, 1 Jul 2008 | By abroaderview | Views [347]
Volunteer Abroad in Philippines
Volunteering Abroad in Philippines: The culture of the Philippines
is a combination of Asian and Spanish influence. The people are an
ethnic mix of Malay, Chinese, Spanish, American, and Indian. Since ... Read more >
Tags: volunteer, volunteering, tacloban, tanauan, olango island, philippines, orphanages, schools
CHILE | Tue, 1 Jul 2008 | By abroaderview | Views [399] | Video
Volunteer Abroad in Chile: Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteering Abroad in Chile:
Chile, the longest country in the World, claims almost 3000 miles of
the Pacific shoreline. This is a land of contrasts and extremes; with
glacial landscapes ... Read more >
Tags: volunteer, volunteering, tacloban, tanauan, olango island, philippines, orphanages, schools
PHILIPPINES | Thu, 26 Jun 2008 | By kala | Views [256]
This trip was one of those just get up and go trips. although we did have some time to plan it, though it was more like last minute planing. We actually didn't have an IT till the afternoon of our trip and then it still wasn't really an IT just ... Read more >
Tags: trekking, mountain, philippines, backpacking, sagada, banawe
PHILIPPINES | Fri, 8 Feb 2008 | By vampireinthecity | Views [98]
Right smack in the heart of D'Mall is The Tides Boracay, one of the island's newest and swankiest resorts. The place offers you most of what you need so that you do not miss your spoiled cosmopolitan living. More. More. More.
Tags: boracay, hotels, philippines, the tides boracay
PHILIPPINES | Sat, 19 Jan 2008 | By vampireinthecity | Views [69]
A few very good friends have already mentioned this restaurant's name in passing. And each time they do their eyes glisten as if they were reminiscing some very pleasant memories. So on the fateful Friday that I found myself in Serendra, I decided to ... Read more >
Tags: mamou, serenda, philippines
PHILIPPINES | Thu, 10 May 2007 | By safetyhub | Views [1538]
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
SPAIN | Sun, 8 Apr 2007 | By dartagnan | Views [158]
My Easter Sunday consisted of a lot of thinking time on the train to Madrid. The 4 hour trip from Estacio Sants wasn't bad at all. Reflecting on what I have experienced so far in this trip was pleasantly interrupted from time to time by the spectacular ... Read more >
Tags: planes trains & automobiles, madrid, metro, filipino, philippines, spain
PHILIPPINES | 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
