CDO meat from the Philippines … Maybe … for some! It was in Palawan at a local eatery that I asked a lady what type of meat was in one particular pot. “CDO sir,” she replied. “Fresh!” I looked at her with a confused frown. I’ll spare the translations. It took a good 3 minutes …
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A very wet Chocolate Hill in Bohol
It’s a little strange to be back traveling, as opposed to being on an island and taking weekends or a few days to travel out. There’s a very definite difference to both. And to me, the former shouldn’t actually be called traveling. It’s a go between. Maybe I need to invent a new word. The rain woke …
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Getting to Bohol via Manila and Cagayan de Oro
A few months back I wrote about how to choose an island to live on. Now, I get to visit one of the islands that was on my list, but I choose not to live on. Was I right in choosing Palawan? Or would Bohol have been a better option? I’m sure there are easier …
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The five stages of long term travel
Stages of Long-term travel I’ve wanted to write this for a year now, but it didn’t feel right until now. As many know; travel is relevant to the person doing it. Some travel for a quick holiday, some take a year out, others are perpetual. From what I can see I am the only one …
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Leaving Palawan going to …
My living on an island series is now over. It’s time to leave Palawan, and travel on. I’ve already written enough about the place to say that’s it’s very nice, but it’s not me. The living on an island part anyway. I hope my travel journals from there will have helped anyone else thinking of …
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The stilt house squatters in Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Living near stilt house squatters in The Philippines The biggest plus about my new place was that it was in the heart of the squatter area in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Stilt houses ran all along the bay. I didn’t call them squatters myself, this came from the house owner. I thought they were just regular …
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Happy Holidays to you the readers and contributers of The Longest Way Home
I’d like to take this opportunity to wish all the readers and contributers of my journal / website the very best over the holiday season. Thank you for the great emails filled with your own stories, well wishes, and words of encouragement. In 2009 I opened up the journal / blog to comments, and it’s …
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