Palawan is in the Philippines, and one of the places that we have really enjoyed while traveling in Asia. In fact, it is a place we’d really like to get back to so that we can do even more […]
Philippines
Visiting the Banaue Rice Terraces
Banana Leaf to the Batad Valley Floor The Banaue Rice terraces of Ifuago in the Philippines are some of the most difficult areas we’ve traveled to. We’re not big trekkers, so I’m sure some of our readers may disagree, but […]
Elaborate Jeepney – The Philippines
Experiencing riding local transportation around the world can be fascinating, like this jeepney! Figuring out and riding local transportation is one of those things that never seems to get old or easier as I travel. First, there’s the language to […]
Reflection #600 – A Cathedral Door in the Philippines
Some of the main highlights to visiting the Philippines are the UNESCO World Heritage sites, the baroque churches. Visiting religious sites sometimes makes me feel like I am imposing. This man is obviously deep in thought or prayer and I […]
Reflection #575 – Plowing in the Philippines
A farmer plows his field in the Philipines Somewhere on the road north of Manila, we came upon this farmer plowing his rice field. What is it about farmers that I love so much? I think it’s their connection with […]
Reflection #572 – Puerto Princesa Bay
View from the boat in Puerto Princesa Bay. The Philippines should be high on your list if you like a destination with water. Whether it be beaches, boats, or any type of water sport, the Philippines has it. I am […]
Reflection #550 – Children Playing in Philippines
Traveling through the Philippines we came across these children playing with….? One of best parts of traveling is getting to meet and have interactions with the people in the countries we are visiting. We are not traveling just to see […]
Photo of the Day – Flores Island, Indonesia
Who couldn’t use some sun? This is Flores Island in the Indonesia and everytime I look at this photo it reminds me how Jim and I went snorkeling not far from here when a school of flying fish skimmed our […]
World Heritage Site Philippines – Banaue Rice Terraces
Spring is one of the best times to go to the Banaue rice terraces in the Philippines. The rice plants sport that bright new green and the terracing is beautiful. It’s still hot, though. It’s an oppressive hot. I didn’t […]
Indie Travel Challenge Week 5 – Asia, oh Asia!
The Indie Travel Challenge week 5 prompt was, “If you’ve never been to Asia, tell us about your dream trip in the region. Would you rather find your own paradise among the Thai Islands, or shop for crazy Harajuku […]
Things that Make Me Happy – Handmade Brooms
Well, I love hand-made products. Everyday items like brooms, baskets, mats, rugs, really everything is so much nicer when it’s handmade. I think we’ve lost so much of that in the U.S. It’s cheaper and more convenient to head to a super-store […]
A Taste of the Philippines – Balut
If you have visited the Philippines you have no doubt heard of Balut. It is a nearly developed duck fetus that is boiled and eaten out of the shell. I wanted to try one, but really had no idea […]