Food from The Philippines: Pomelo

Pomelo fruit from The Philippines From the outside the Pomelo fruit looks like a Melon of some kind. The skin is surprisingly soft, and relatively easy to peel. Inside The Philippines version of the Pomelo looks like a giant pink grapefruit. What does pomelo taste like? Pomelo fruit is not bitter at all. The taste is certainly a …

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Wade Shepard interview: Inspirational Travelers

I am about to introduce you to someone who runs one of the best travel blogs today. VagabondJourney.com is the creation of 10 year travel veteran, father, and husband Wade Shepard. Vagabond Journey is a rarity in today’s world of flash travel blogging. It’s a mammoth resource of all things travel. What’s more, Wade’s writing is …

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My first & last article about the Philippine elections

Taking politics into account when traveling, living overseas or searching for a country to call home is important. However,  I have a rule. I will not write in-depth personal articles about a country’s politics. As a traveler I don’t think it’s my business to get involved with internal politics. It’s up to a nations citizens, in a free society, to …

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Food from The Philippines: Quail Eggs

Quail Eggs from The Philippines From Balut to duck & chicken The Philippines, it seems, is quite partial to eggs. Walk down any food stall, shopping center, or night market and you will see various types of egg being cooked. Quail eggs are usually gently steamed in large containers. The speckled shells are much thinner than chicken eggs so …

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Meet the Blind Masseurs of Cagayan de Oro

Seeing the Unseen: in it’s truest sense As long term readers of this journal and my exclusive RSS / Email updates will know I spent a lot of time making this travel journal accessible to those with sight impairments. Not only is there a high contrast sight impaired version of this travel blog here. But at the …

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Interview with Becky Sampson: Inspirational Travelers

Interview with Becky Samson from Expedition Equus There’s nothing like following someone’s journey online: especially if it’s something different … Here’s just one of those journeys: Along with Bertie the horse Becky Samson set out in 2009 to ride from the UK to Japan. It will take 4 years at this time of planning. But plans change, …

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Seeing the Unseen: The Coconut Farmers

Seeing the Unseen: The Coconut Farmers Deep in the middle of Mindanao I was lucky enough to visit one such farm run by an elderly man called Steven. It ‘s a place no tourist has been to. At least Steven says so. And why would they. It’s not in a guide book. It’s got nothing …

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