Tag: palawan
Boracay, Cebu, Palawan: World’s Best Islands
“Boracay, Cebu, Palawan: World’s Best Islands.” This trio of Southeast Asian gems nabbed the Top Three Spots on a recent survey. That’s according to Condé Nast…
World’s Friendliest Island: Palawan
Travel + Leisure Magazine recently announced that the world’s friendliest island is Palawan. Cebu, Luzon and Boracay, all islands in the Philippines, of course, grabbed…
Islands Stay Hotel Puerto Princesa Review
Almost forgot the “Islands Stay Hotel Puerto Princesa Review” until one of my Canadian friends in Guimaras reminded me. My Canadian colleague freely admits to…
Underground River Puerto Princesa Adventure
“Underground River Puerto Princesa Adventure.” My asawa and I were nearing the entrance to this natural wonder of the Philippines. This would be the first…
American Expat Adventures: Underground River Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Our tour guide, led by Dennis and accompanied by “The Captain”, our driver, picked us up promptly at 7:00 am. “American Expat Adventures: Underground River…
El Nido Culinary Adventure: Marbers
I come from German stock. Consequently, when I opened the menu for the eatery we had stopped at I realized I was in for an…
Eclectic Electric El Nido
My asawa and I were visiting Palawan. We had made a stop in Taytay to visit my wife’s brother Amando and his family. Next up:…
Cebu Pacific Flight to Puerto Princesa Arrived Early!
Our recent trip to Palawan began with a pleasant surprise. We departed from the Iloilo International Airport 20 minutes before our scheduled time. Consequently, our…
American’s Bullet-Planting Charges Against NAIA Employees Dropped
An American’s bullet-planting charges against NAIA employees was dropped by the Philippine Department of “Justice.” The DOJ junked on Thursday American missionary, Lane Michael White’s,…
Our New Home in the Philippines is Nearing Completion
Our new home construction project now begins Month Six.
Cebu City Taxi Drivers are the Best in the Philippines
I’ve lived in the Philippines for almost five years. I’ve been to Metro Manila, Iloilo City and the island province of Guimaras where my lovely…
Mud Wrestling with Lolo in the Rice Fields
Living with Lolo, my father-in-law, is an adventure. The 81-year-old grandfather is suffering from Alzheimer’s. He spends his days outside sweeping or pulling weeds. It…
Lolo on the Loose
Lolo, my father-in-law, was on the loose the other day. Sunday’s at “The Farm,” our new location in the mango province of Guimaras, are usually…
The Asawa Joins Me for Visit to the Iloilo Immigration Office
My asawa must have been bored. She volunteered to go with me to the Immigration Bureau Office in Iloilo City. I had to make my…
