I check out accommodation choices in El Nido. Starting at the top end, I then visit mid-range and budget. Places feature include Las Cabanas http://lascabanasresort.com/ and Rosanna’s http://rosannas.multiply.com/ Thanks to Natalia, the Russian Bikini Model who appeared Gratis Public Domain Music: “Improvisation On Friday…” – AlexBeroza
El Nido is often referred to as the Philippines’ Last Frontier. National Geographic Traveler’s magazine, chose Palawan and in particular El Nido as one of the best travel destinations in the world in 2007. One of the most common tours available is an island hopping tour which takes in the big and small Lagoon, a […]
After eight months on the road I decide to try and cut down my 30 kg’s of gear. As a backpack filmmaker I carry about 15kg’s of camera gear. computer and hard drives.
I Interview Duncan an expat Australian who has been living in the Philippines for five years. We talk about expat life in the Philippines, outsourcing work to local filipinos and what he likes about being with a filipino partner.
I joined some local “pinays” and did some street food hawking around the Manila downtown area. I tried bbq chicken intestine, fondly called “isaw” straight up from the grill, fried chicken balls, and the much too popular “balut” or the boiled duck egg complete with its embryo, which according to these locals is a good […]
I’ve just completed my 2nd Vipassana 10 day silent meditation course near Quezon City, Philippines. I talk about the experience and what I have got out of it.
I meet up with Nelson, a Filipino/Japanese writer who shows me Rizal Park and tells me about national hero, Jose Rizal. Rizal wrote two books which helped inspire to the revolution against the Spanish colonists. I’m going to be off the map for 10 days doing a Vipassana silent meditation. fcp X vibrancy filter