How to get to Brookes Point, Palawan, The Philippines

My flight from Shanghai to Manila had been obscured by the fact that I had just finished my overland journey. Now that I was traveling again within The Philippines to Puerto Princesa, Palawan I remembered why I hated airline security. What’s more was the fact that it has become worse over the past 4 years. …

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Great food from the Philippines: Guso (seaweed)

Guso seaweed from the Philippines Guso is a popular side dish found in the Philippines both in homes and in public cafes at night. Guso itself is a seaweed and bright green in color. How is Guso prepared Guso is  soaked in vinegar and mixed with ginger, red bell pepper and tomato with some onion, …

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Top 7 List on the best Island in the Philippines to visit, travel or live, for me

What are The Philippines made up of and why try to find home there? The Republic of the Philippines (to give its full name) is made up of  over 7, 107 Islands. Give or take a few due to high tide and global warming. In fact I find it quite difficult to get exact details …

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How to live on an Island in the Philippines – the answer’s coming

There are two topics that I have been asked, and sometimes told, by friends and via email that have been repeated frequently throughout my travels. 1) Why don’t you live on an island somewhere? 2) What’s it like to travel the world searching for home? (usually followed by “it must be great”) Well, that’s just …

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Great Modern Traveler update – Becky Samson, Karl Bushby, Manon Ossevoort, and Christoph Rehage

As many readers of this journal know I made a list of great modern travelers last year. While some of the journeys are over, and others still not complete, there are still some very active great modern travelers out there right now. Here’s a brief update on how they are doing: Becky Samson of  Expedition …

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Introducing – Great food from the Philippines (and maybe some not so great too)

What is food from The Philippines really like when you travel there? I love food. Seriously, it’s one of my biggest expenses when traveling besides from accommodation. I travel long and hard in most locations, keeping up a good intake of quality food helps keep my energy level up, and prevents me from getting sick. …

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