We left the moody clouds of Sipalay gladly behind and rocked on down the coast to Dauin on Monday 9th. At some random village a ladyboy and her gay boyfriend hopped on. She-he decided to make a beeline for me and proceeded to share her-his life story for the next 20mins, much to the amusement [...]
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Sunshine, turtles and a PADI course
Posted: May 14, 2011 in The PhilippinesTags: Apo Island, Dauin, Mike's Beach Resort, Negros, The Philippines, Visayas
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Could Sipalay be the most beautiful beach in the world?
Posted: May 9, 2011 in The PhilippinesTags: Driftwood Village, Negros Island, Sipalay, Sugar Beach, The Philippines, Visayas
Our first night on Negros in the Visayas was rather forgettable. Although 11th Street B&B in Bacolod was nice and friendly, the 24hr security detail insisted on playing music all night. Our room was above the reception area, so sleep was hard to come by. We had to get up early again to make the [...]
The best animal encounter in Asia – we have the certificate to prove it!
Posted: May 5, 2011 in The PhilippinesTags: Donsol, Fireflies, Giddy's Place Dive Resort, Legaspi, Philippines, Whaleshark Adventure
After our wonderful time in The Cordillera, we headed back to Manila for an overnight stay before our flight down to Legaspi. We traded up to a plush apartment at the A Venue Hotel Suites and though expensive for Asia, at £50 we had a big suite with our own lounge and kitchen. After 8 [...]
Sagada Homestay – check out anytime you want but you can never leave
Posted: April 30, 2011 in The PhilippinesTags: North Luzon, Philippines, Sagada, The Cordillera
We had a thoroughly enjoyable jeepney ride from Banaue to Sagada though it took some organising. We had arranged to travel with the Matej, Maya and Lucas, our Slovenian friends. We stood at the departure point for buses and jeepneys but it was a national holiday and in the midst of the local festival. Conflicting [...]
The 2011 Banaue Imbayah
Posted: April 28, 2011 in The PhilippinesTags: Banaue, Banaue Imbayah, North Luzon, Philippines, The Cordillera
With a rare twist of cultural luck, the Banaue district festival (called “Imbayah” in Filipino) started on Tuesday 26th April. And we were in town. The festival, patronised by all the local villages, takes place once every 4 years. We had definitely lucked it. We awoke early, much to my jani’s consternation and protestation, at [...]
Adventures in The Cordillera by bus and foot
Posted: April 26, 2011 in The PhilippinesTags: Baguio, Banaue, Batad rice paddies, Bontoc, Manila, North Luzon, Philippines, Sagada, The Cordillera
So this is it, our last country on the epic adventure – well our last country together. We touched down in Manila in the early hours of April 23rd and our pick-up was waiting as planned. We were whisked to our hotel; the Lonely Planet “our pick” called Malate Pensionne. After 2 nights with little [...]
