New natural wonder of the world – the underground river in Sabang, Palawan, The Philippines

How to travel the underground river in Sabang? I sat waiting for in the rain for over an hour. Across from me was a sign saying “Welcome to Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park” and another one saying “The worlds longest ‘Navigable’ underground river” and … another tiny marker saying it was a UNESCO world heritage …

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Great food from the Philippines: Balut

Balut from The Philippines Balut is perhaps the most infamous food of the Philippines. Found mainly at night along the streets it’s one of those foods many Filipino locals will dare you to eat at least once! What is Balut? A somewhat cooked premature duck egg. There are various types of Balut available along any …

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Looking around Sabang, The Philippines- how to choose where to stay?

I stayed the night in Puerto Princesa and at dawn was on a local bus to Sabang. I couldn’t quite figure out why there were no air conditioned mini vans to an alleged tourist resort, yet to Brooke’s Point, not problem.  And according to online forums the journey was going to be rough. In truth …

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The Prisoners at Iwahig Penal Colony in the Philippines

The Prisoners at Iwahig Penal Colony in The Philippines I walked up alongside the recreation hall and passed by a group of prisoners. “Taste honey?” For a second I stopped and wondered if they were using some prison slang to do with the man with boobs I’d just avoided. But it turned out to be …

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How to deal with money changers when you travel

Dealing with money changers when you travel If you plan on traveling to another country, then you’re going to need some different money. The kind that you may have never seen nor dealt with before. I’ve just published a new page on this website in my travel resources section dealing with the subject. To give …

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Iwahig Prison in the Philippines, a very different place

Iwahig Prison &  Penal Farm in The Philippines Yes there is a giant “Welcome to Iwahig Prison & Penal Farm” sign along the ordinary bland road coming into Puerto Princesa. I hopped out of the mini van from Brooke’s point at about midday. The sky was overcast and I wondered if I was about to …

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