All Entries in the "Philippines" Category
Manila – Glazed or Filled?
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Manila offered something that was totally unexpected; a western diet. When I left NYC last August to head to Vietnam, I left behind McDonalds, Chipotle, Starbucks, Burger King, Dunkin Donuts, and Dairy Queen. None of this exists in Ho Chi Minh City which is probably why I have lost weight [...]
Ups and Downs – Trekking to Batad
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View snapshots of my trek to Batad – native chicken, trail shots, guest houses, and more!
Nora had been teaching me many things along our hike; what berries to eat, how to catch dragon flies and save them for dinner, and roots to chew on to soothe a sore throat or cough. [...]
Girl Power – Trekking in the Philippines
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View snapshots of trekking in Pula, Cambulo, and Batad
My lunch was packed, my sunscreen was on, my backpack was prepared, and my chariot tricycle pulled up outside my hotel. When the trike pulled up, it appeared to be already full making me slightly confused. Nora greeted me and introduced Joy, my porter. [...]
Picture of the Week – April 10, 2009
After trekking for 6 hours, I finally arrived here…paradise. This waterfall near the rice terraces of Batad, Philippines was worth the harrowing trek down a steep cliff. Normally waterfalls are a big disappointment to me, but this one was worth it. The water was cool and the place secluded. I felt as if I had [...]
Rice Culture – Travel in the Philippines
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I love rice. Rice pudding, fried rice, red beans and rice, rice krispies, wild rice, sticky rice, and even young rice ice cream (there really is such a flavor in Saigon!). I even applied to be on the show Survivor once; that’s how much I like [...]
Philippine Travel Destinations: My Itinerary
I had been hearing about the amazing beaches in the Philippines for years now, so I always had it on my list as a ‘must see’. I had the perfect opportunity to travel to the Philippines for my niece’s softball tournament so I thought this would be my chance to finally experience the Philippine beach [...]
Getting To Your Destination
I’m out of practice. I forgot what it was like to have a long travel day; planes, buses, taxis, negotiating the unknown on your own. Getting to your desired travel destination can be like running in a travel obstacle course! Granted, I think I am pretty skilled at this, but it’s been about 6 months [...]
