Destination: Philippines

The Good Life, Tagaytay Highlands, The Philippines.

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 | By missy_carrie_gee | Views [2346] | Comments [2]

So, I got to go to a country club in the Philippines. It was NIIIICE. I dodn't chill at country clubs at home, unless its a work event. We had a 3 hour breakfast buffet with all kinds of Pinoy foods, American foods, and even Chinese food. And Barako ... Read more >

Tags: country club, highlands, massge, pedicure, spa, tagaytay

Mental Market, Motorbikes and Moal Boal

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 | By bear | Views [840]

For ages I’ve been trying to get Stef on a moped/motor bike as it’s no doubt a great way to explore a place independently. Unfortunately, Stef has no desire whatsoever in entertaining this idea; even though I’ve offered to chauffeur him around personally.... Read more >

Roses Place, Halloween, a Power cut and the move to Tongo Point *sighs*

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 | By bear | Views [681]

It’s baking hot as we make our way with Neil and Di to Rose’s pad. We’re very optimistic about this place and don’t even notice the sweat running off our backs as we trundle over some rock-strewn track flanked by pig sty’s, chicken coups and ramshackle ... Read more >

A Proposal

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 | By bear | Views [524]

After seeing a few more places in Panagsama, we soon realize that Linda’s place, although isolated is probably our best option. We head out to Roxy’s bar, home to our Aussie friends ex land-lady, Rose.   They’ve promised her a visit and we want to ... Read more >

Merman?

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 | By bear | Views [574]

Stef and I are actually quite silly and often a bit panicky when it comes to low tide but we decide to go anyway, besides we’re with Neil, our Aussie friend who’s been diving and snorkeling for yonks. He’s told us loads about the local reef; what to ... Read more >

From Tongo Point

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 | By bear | Views [634] | Comments [1]

So, we’ve decided to rent a house by the sea at Tongo Point. It’s not exactly what we had in mind as we’re   sharing with the owner (Linda), her boyfriend (Alfon), maid (Manna or Flora or Grandma) and two dogs (Duppy and Chocolate). It’s also a bit ... Read more >

Gallery: The Philippines

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 | By missy_carrie_gee | Photo Gallery

Manila!

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 | By missy_carrie_gee | Views [1464]

When we arrived, the plan was to wait for a friend I met in Honolulu to pick us up at the airport, so when we went to kill time, we found this gala reception for a beauty pageant (Miss Earth 2009)- IN the airport!!! We were peeping into the area, and ... Read more >

Tags: airport miss earth gala, hawaiian air flight

October - MassKara Festival, Philippines

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 | By worldfestivals | Views [2448] | Video

Location: Bacolod,  Negros Occidental , Philippines Dates: Weekend nearest 19 October Level of Participation: 3 – smile with the masked masses Description: MassKara’s name is a fusion of ... Read more >

Tags: masskara festival, phillipines, world festivals

Gallery: Tour of the northern provinces

Sat, 5 Sep 2009 | By jeffbrad | Photo Gallery

Tour of the north…Including Ilocos Norte & Cordilleras

Sat, 5 Sep 2009 | By jeffbrad | Views [17820] | Comments [4]

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 >

Typhoon season hits the Philippines

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 | By jeffbrad | Views [2052]

Mon 10th Aug - After a couple of days around the house just ambling along with stuff it was time to venture out somewhere. Didn't sound too exciting, but decided on Mahogany market in Tagaytay. On the way there dropped into the Taal Vista ... Read more >

Lake Sebu, South Cotabato

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 | By loriejoy | Views [4021] | Comments [1]

The very dark space was lit only by our headlights and the light from distant houses. Our cab driver said that both sides of the road is already the lake. It was dark so it was not evident. It felt like we were just floating in dark space. We headed ... Read more >

So it's back to Philippines then

Wed, 5 Aug 2009 | By jeffbrad | Views [1320]

Sun 2nd Aug - After my last posting I got really hungry and went for a meal. Wow...superb choice of an Arabic restaurant. This area is one of my favourites for the range of restaurants available. Have to be a bit choosy though, but some really ... Read more >

CORON (Palawan)

Sun, 2 Aug 2009 | By protonics | Views [1049] | Comments [4]

27 JUL- Coron Hoy es domingo 02 de agosto y la lluvia no nos da tregua desde el lunes 27 de julio. Han cancelado todos los vuelos saliendo de la isla y ayer perdimos nuestro vuelo a Manila y por tanto nuestra conexion a Sydney. Life offers you so many ... Read more >