Movements in the World and in the Mind
On the day of our departure from cute-yet-over-hyped Siargao, it was Louis birthday, so the Birthday Boy, his husband Rick and I went for fancy lunch. After that we returned to the resort to pack our bags. Only the three of us would be leaving the island, the rest of the troupe would stay a... Continue Reading →
In an attempt to submit myself to some travel conformity, I joined the troupe on a day trip that would take us past some 'must-see' attractions. I can't say I had a terrible time, yet I had preferred to have spent my time and money in different ways. The Tale of the Ripoff Island Hopping... Continue Reading →
After having spent a lovely time in Bukidnon, Rick, Louis and I made our way to Siargao. Siargao is an island in the Eastern part of the province of Mindanao that has appeared sharply into focus on the tourist radar in recent years. Going from tourist desert to hip-and-happening travel destination, I think the... Continue Reading →
After spending winter in Europe, not quite according to plan, but not unpleasant nevertheless, I headed East for a fourth time in two years. With more money coming into the bank, I seem to have tempered the desire to set up base and reawakened the travel spirit once more. A Great Family Trip Exactly two... Continue Reading →
After the mass-tourism experience that was the whale-shark watching and visiting a near-by island, that left us a tat underwhelmed as we, the Magnificent Seven, were so terribly spoilt after our Tao expedition, we were driven to our hotel in Badian. Badian is an hour-and-a-bit drive away on the west side of Cebu island and... Continue Reading →
After the five-day Tao expedition during which we enjoyed beautiful sceneries, great food and lovely people, we arrived at the port of El Nido. We seemed to be quite a spectacle, as crew of near-by ships were watching us disembark, as if we were the latest instalment of the James Bond franchise. After having just... Continue Reading →
After a few days of Bukdinon Chill, we returned to Davao, the capital of the southern island of Mindanao, to catch a plane to Coron via Manilla. Coron is an island situated in the north of the province of Palawan, which is an island group in the south west of the Filipino archipelago. We made... Continue Reading →
Stay Playful; Travel The first stop of my Philippine-trip with my fabulous friends Rick and Louis after Manilla, was the island of Mindanao in the south of the archipelago, where Louis grew up and where his family lives. Insight into Bukidnon Living After having landed in Davao, the capital of Mindanao, we were picked up... Continue Reading →
It’s that time of year again when many people in some sort of way celebrate new beginnings. Easter is for Christians the commemoration and celebration of the death and resurrection of Jesus, who they consider to be the son of God. Jews celebrate Pesach as the biblical belief, that the Jewish people had been... Continue Reading →
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