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How to spend 3 days in Singapore, The Lion City
Visiting Singapore was a small bone of contention between Michelle and I, as she couldn’t find a sufficiently attractive reason to visit the small nation, other than ticking off another country off the 196-strong list. Not being a fan of developed and modern destinations, spending just 3 days in Singapore already sounded like too much […]
Two months in the Philippines – Travel expenses and costs
After having spent the last 15 years of our lives living on a professional wage which we mostly spent on wining, dining, travel and entertainment in general, setting a restrictive daily budget for traveling around the world was no easy task. Expensive dinners and wine had to be set aside and replaced by affordable accommodation […]
Sagada Tourist Spots – Discovering the Caves and Coffins of Sagada
Without actually having a clear idea of the best Sagada tourist spots or having planned out a proper Sagada itinerary, we spontaneously booked a three-night stay. We were encouraged to go there by travelers we met, who raved about how beautiful Sagada was, when we explored the spectacular rice terraces of Banaue and Batad. Indeed it […]
15 Must Try Street Foods In The Philippines
Since we traveled around the Philippines on a budget, most of our meals consisted of street food and cheap (but hearty) dishes at local eateries. Street foods in the Philippines are often deep fried or grilled and very tasty, though definitely not the healthiest option around! Healthy or not, here are 15 must try street […]
Banaue Rice Terraces Tour Without a Guide
Just when we thought that the Philippines couldn’t get any prettier after having spent two weeks exploring deserted beaches and waterfalls, we made our way to the north, heading towards the rice terraces of Ifugao, where we planned on going on a Banaue rice terraces tour. We had heard great things about this part of […]
Why We Fell In Love With Sibuyan and Cresta de Gallo Island
As the jeepney set off from the port of Magdiwang to San Fernando, we wondered whether coming coming to explore Sibuyan island and Cresta de Gallo island had been a good idea. The locals grinned at us with some surprise and the long dusty ride along a road on Sibuyan packed with boulders and mud […]
Things to do in Moalboal – Exploring Cebu
The little fishing town of Moalboal is charming enough to be included on the backpacker trail when exploring Cebu. There are plenty of things to do in Moalboal, including the Moalboal sardine run as well as some good opportunities for snorkelling. Diving in Moalboal is very popular among enthusiasts. Getting from Cebu to Moalboal is […]
A Guide to The Good Friday Crucifixions in San Pedro Cutud
After a very sudden and unexpected change of plans during our travels in the Philippines, we found ourselves in Manila for Easter weekend. We were aware that the Semana Santa was a big deal in this country, but I had never imagined that I would be spending the day I normally reserve for making figolli […]
How to get to San Fernando Pampanga from Manila
Online directions to the Crucifixion site in San Pedro Cutud seemed very hard to come by, so we are writing this post specifically for people wanting to see the Semana Santa activities in San Fernando. Here’s how to get to San Fernando Pampanga from Manila. Read about our experience getting there, or scroll further for a […]
The Best Bohol Tourist Spots – Our Guide to Bohol
It comes as no surprise that Bohol island in the Philippines is a popular destination. Bohol tourist spots include the quirky Chocolate Hills, cute tarsiers, stunning waterfalls, the organic Bohol Bee Farm, a man made forest, and a rural interior, thus ensuring that there are always many things to do in Bohol for those looking […]