On the Ambiguity of History at Fort Santiago, Manila
I had actually gone to Intramuros twice before my visit to Fort Santiago. The first time was part of a team outing, during one of...
My travels in the Philippines tend to be eclectic. This is because I allowed it to be led by serendipity and opportunity, by work and by friendships. So far, despite being apparently random, I have had the opportunity to travel the Philippines from the north to the south – Luzon, the Visayas, and even Mindanao.
When I go to the Philippines, I am often with others. I am with friends, or colleagues. So my travel style in this country varies markedly, and depends on who I went with. The end result is a mixed bag – which is very much like the country itself!
Nonetheless, it is a country I seem to return to, over and over again. So I think it is one of those places which is like a sketch that will be coloured in, bit by bit, over time.
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We Found a Random Hiking Trail Near Vigan!
Feeling that day tours to Ilocos Norte were far too long, we decided to look for a hiking trail near Vigan instead. We found one near Santa.
3 Unexpected Things You Can Do in Historic Vigan
We explored this under-promoted UNESCO Heritage City on our own, and discovered its old Spanish charm – as well as a few unexpected things to do.
Is Boracay Worth Going in the Rainy Season?
Would the famous beaches of Boracay be worth visiting in the off peak rainy season? I had the opportunity to find out.
My Solo Travel Reflections in Tacloban: Beyond Typhoon Yolanda
It was rather fitting that when I visited Tacloban, it was also a kind of pivot for me, towards a new life. Tacloban is where the tides turn.
Crossing the Lahar Plain to Mt. Pinatubo Crater Lake
I didn’t know what to expect for the first part of the journey to Pinatubo crater lake. It was the first time I had ever seen a lahar field.