Philippines Archive

  • Garbage Really Gets My Goat A couple of months ago in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, I noticed a kid — no more than 7 years old — take an ice cream sandwich his parents had just purchased, unwrap it, then waltz right past a garbage can and throw...

    Putting the Grrr back in Green

    Posted on February 20, 2012 | 48 Comments
    Garbage Really Gets My Goat A couple of months ago in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, I noticed a kid — no more than 7 years old — take an ice cream sandwich his parents had just purchased, unwrap it, then waltz right past a garbage can and throw...

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  • ASEAN Tourism Forum, Manado, Indonesia The Philippines Department of Tourism unveiled its new slogan a couple of weeks ago – “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” and while there is some controversy (The Swiss say they had it first) and some bickering on their official Facebook fan page (some images...

    It’s More Fun in The Philippines

    Posted on January 16, 2012 | 44 Comments
    ASEAN Tourism Forum, Manado, Indonesia The Philippines Department of Tourism unveiled its new slogan a couple of weeks ago – “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” and while there is some controversy (The Swiss say they had it first) and some bickering on their official Facebook fan page (some images...

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  • This is a “bangka” or traditional outrigger boat.  A friend and I hired this one out of Coron, in Palawan, the Philippines to take us island-hopping.  For the whole day including lunch it cost about 20 USD. Raymond Walsh I’m a travel blogger and freelance travel writer. I left behind...

    Travel Photo of the Day — Bangka

    Posted on February 10, 2011 | No Comments
    This is a “bangka” or traditional outrigger boat.  A friend and I hired this one out of Coron, in Palawan, the Philippines to take us island-hopping.  For the whole day including lunch it cost about 20 USD. Raymond Walsh I’m a travel blogger and freelance travel writer. I left behind...

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  • If you find yourself lucky enough to be in Palawan in the Philippines, check out the Calauit Island Game Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary.  It’s a truly unique experience.  Check out the full story on a guest post I did over at Travels with Tavel. Read the rest of her blog...

    A Little Piece of Kenya in the Philippines

    Posted on February 9, 2011 | No Comments
    If you find yourself lucky enough to be in Palawan in the Philippines, check out the Calauit Island Game Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary.  It’s a truly unique experience.  Check out the full story on a guest post I did over at Travels with Tavel. Read the rest of her blog...

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