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 Visiting the Philippines had been on my list for ages, and I really was excited by two sights. Getting out of Manila, we planned to tick off Palawan and the Underground River as […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]