Destination: Philippines

Exploring the Balingasay River - Bolinao, Pangasinan

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 | By loriejoy | Views [7357] | Comments [3]

We hopped on a pump boat one warm summer morning. I read that the river is one of the cleanest in the Philippines.  I wanted to see that for myself. I have just visited a few rivers on the other regions of the country so I had enough to compare it to.... Read more >

Tags: balingasay, bolinao

Gustuko Chicken Adoboe

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 | By lyds | Views [383]

5 years ago I'd have been tearing out my hair, worrying myself sick about my flight itinerary which hadn't come through the day before my scheduled departure to Manila.  I'd have been spitting chips that I didn't know what to do once I got there and ... Read more >

Boracay ::: Philippines

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 | By drea72 | Views [1347]

So leaving manila i decide to stop to boracay for a few days...it is still easter weekend mind you and what i dont realize is that boracay is the place that the Filipinos come for their vacations and holidays so it is CRAZY busy and a bit expensive.... Read more >

San Fernando ::: Philippines

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 | By drea72 | Views [1227]

The Philippines is Southeast Asia’s largest Roman Catholic nation with a rich cultural heritage that is steeped in tradition.  For Filipinos in Pampanga, the observance is characterized by the “senakulo” or “pabasa” which is the chanting of the passion ... Read more >

Gallery: san fernando ::: philippines

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 | By drea72 | Photo Gallery

Manila ::: Philippines

Wed, 8 Apr 2009 | By drea72 | Views [926]

From Lombock I headed back to Ubud to collect my stuff from Maria’s place.  She is such a great girl I really enjoyed surfing with her.  She has since gave her notice at work and we are looking into traveling to India together in about a month after ... Read more >

Gallery: manila ::: philippines

Wed, 8 Apr 2009 | By drea72 | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Trekking and Camping in Daraitan

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 | By loriejoy | Photo Gallery

Trekking in Mt. Daraitan

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 | By loriejoy | Views [13182] | Comments [10]

Daranak Falls Gracey invited me to join her and her outdoor club to trek Mt. Daraitan. After saying no to her invitations so many times, I finally said yes. We took the 3-hour trip to the location by hopping on one of the Tanay, Rizal-bound ... Read more >

Tags: camping, daraitan, rizal, tanay, tinipac, trekking

Gallery: Back to Silang...

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 | By jeffbrad | Photo Gallery

Back to normal in Silang…so what is ‘Normal’ then?

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 | By jeffbrad | Views [1479]

Wed 25th Mar - My son Tim's 19th birthday today. Unfortunately, not easy to catch him due to time zone differences and his busy lifestyle. Back in Silang things are possibly on the move. Shiera's apartment is up ... Read more >

Gallery: Snorkeling in Anilao, Batangas

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 | By loriejoy | Photo Gallery

Snorkeling in Anilao, Batangas

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 | By loriejoy | Views [8422]

What to Expect Batangas offers good sites for both trekking and diving. If you expect to enjoy swimming in a beach, don't consider Anilao . There is just a small stretch of beach here and you have to hop to another island to get there. If don't ... Read more >

Tags: anilao, batangas, diving, snorkeling

Naga to Mindoro and back to Silang

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 | By jeffbrad | Views [3756] | Comments [1]

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Gallery: Sorsogon to Mindoro

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 | By jeffbrad | Photo Gallery