Destination: Philippines

Gallery: Puerto Gallera (1)

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 | By g2 | Photo Gallery

Diving Tomorrow

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 | By g2 | Views [1001]

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

Gallery: Hello Coral

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 | By g2 | Photo Gallery

valentines and old flames

Fri, 9 Feb 2007 | By g2 | Views [848]

Quezon City, Philippines: Last night i caught up with an old highschool crush. I last saw her ten years ago when we were both in first-year highchool (grade 8/9 for those not in the know) and wow have we both grown. She had cut her hair short and ... Read more >

Tags: Friends

hello world

Thu, 8 Feb 2007 | By g2 | Views [1063]

Makati, Philippines: I've finally executed on my 8 month plan, taken leave from my PhD, and find myself backpacking in southeast asia. I've been meaning to start a journal to keep everybody updated and help me stay organized so here goes ... i am ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Diving into Volcanos

Tue, 6 Feb 2007 | By g2 | Views [1595]

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

Gallery: Pinatubo

Tue, 6 Feb 2007 | By g2 | Photo Gallery

Gallery: bagiuo

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 | By g2 | Photo Gallery

Sagada invasion: Part 3.

Wed, 10 May 2006 | By dondealban | Views [1122]

Down to/with Banaue Ever had that feeling of crashing down with disappointment after pinning your expectations so high up? Our trip to Banaue took that turn for all of us-- unanimously. We were discussing our best course of action for the trip ... Read more >

Tags: backpacking, banaue, landscapes, philippines, sagada, trek, tungol

Sagada invasion: Part 2.

Wed, 3 May 2006 | By dondealban | Views [2269]

Into the Abyss Nothing could've prepared us for spelunking on our second day in Sagada. Everyone was good to go, albeit with little idea of what was awaiting us, but I'm quite sure everybody reached a natural high when we came out of Sumaguing Cave.... Read more >

Tags: backpacking, cave, landscapes, philippines, sagada, trek, tungol

Sagada invasion: Part 1.

Sat, 29 Apr 2006 | By dondealban | Views [1429]

It's futile to chronicle, document, and recount the events that transpired so far during our trip to Sagada. I guess no matter how eloquently I try to describe it, my writings will never give justice to the experience of actually being there. But ... Read more >

Tags: backpacking, hanging coffin, landscapes, philippines, sagada, trek, tungol

Gallery: Mugshots

Wed, 1 Nov 2000 | By dondealban | Photo Gallery