Thursday, 30 November 2023

Colorful Filipino Currency

Colorful Filipino Currency 💵 Best keep a stash of lower denomination notes Check out the colorful Filipino currency. Newer notes are brightly colored like Euros - though the equivalent amount goes a lot further... #Colorful #Filipino #Currency #Notes #Philippines

Wednesday, 29 November 2023

Ashiyana Resort, Alona Beach

Alona Beach in the Philippines: Too touristy? or is it worth a visit? Alona beach came as quite a surprise: If you read up about it online, you get the impression that this is an overcrowded tourist magnet. #Alona #Beach #Philippines #Ashiyana

Tuesday, 28 November 2023

What to See and Do in Loboc Bohol

Loboc Bohol - Enjoy the beautiful river and lush paddyfields Famous for its lunch cruises along the river, Loboc Bohol is also one of the few locations in the Philippines where you can observe the Tarsier monkey. #Loboc #Bohol #River #Paddyfields #Tarsier

Monday, 27 November 2023

Our Karimunjawa Travel Budget & Impressions

Our Karimunjawa travel budget & impressions of this Java sea archipelago Did our Karimunjawa travel budget cover our costs? Was it all we were expecting? How much budget do you really need when travelling through Indonesia? #Karimunjawa #Travel #Budget #Impressions #JavaSea #Archipelago

Sunday, 26 November 2023

Fox & Firefly Cottages Loboc

Fox & Firefly Cottages Loboc - Paddle Boarding on the River Don't expect anything fancy at the Fox & Firefly Cottages Loboc. This is a pure backpackers place with the smallest dormitory I've ever seen. #Fox #Firefly #Cottages #Loboc #Philippines #PaddleBoarding

Saturday, 25 November 2023

2013 Loboc Earthquake Damage, Philippines

2013 Loboc Earthquake - An energy equivalent to 32 Hiroshima bombs No wonder the Filipinos are a God-fearing nation: This area suffered catastrophic damage in the 2013 Loboc earthquake and flooding. #2013 #Loboc #Earthquake #Philippines

Friday, 24 November 2023

Seaside Boutique, Panglao in the Philippines

The Seaside Boutique: By far the best food we ate in the Philippines At the Seaside Boutique our host created delicious and thoughtfully prepared 3-course dinners: We didn't consider eating anywhere else in Panglao. #SeasideBoutique #Panglao #Philippines

Thursday, 23 November 2023

Panglao Island Nature Resort

Panglao Island Nature Resort - Enjoy the infinity pool on a day-visit The Panglao Island Nature Resort has a beautiful private white sand beach, better than any other we found in Panglao, including Alona beach #Panglao #Nature #Resort #Philippines

Wednesday, 22 November 2023

The White Sands of Dumaluan Beach, Philippines

The White Sands of Dumaluan Beach in the Philippines A good alternative to Alona, but bring your own picnic to Dumaluan beach. Food options at the snack bar are limited and the service is slow #Sand #Dumaluan #Beach #Philippines

Tuesday, 21 November 2023

Griller in Manila Shabu Shabu Self-Service

Griller in Manila Shabu Shabu self-service taken to a new level Eat and drink as much as you want - including beer - at a Manila Shabu Shabu restaurant. Cook your soup and grill food at your own table. #Griller #Manila #ShabuShabu #SelfService #Philippines

Monday, 20 November 2023

Philippines Buses & Jeepneys

Philippines Buses & Jeepneys - Definitely more fun than a taxi... If you're going to be using the Philippines buses & jeepneys to get around, check out these tips we picked up on the road. #Philippines #Buses #Jeepneys #Taxi

Sunday, 19 November 2023

Philippines Trikes Taxis & Other Transport Options

Philippines Trikes Taxis and other Transport Options Since we'd read a lot about people being ripped off, we were initially wary when using Philippines trikes, taxis or other transport options. #Philippines #Trikes #Taxis #Transport

Saturday, 18 November 2023

Bland Filipino Food 🥢

Eating Bland Filipino Food 🥢 Helps Pile on the Pounds On menus everywhere, pork and chicken cooked in a sickly sweet marinade. This bland Filipino food is usually accompanied by heaps of plain white rice. #Bland #Filipino #Food

Friday, 17 November 2023

Philippines Tokay Gecko - The "Little Britain" Lizard

Philippines Tokay Gecko 🦎 The "Little Britain" Lizard Catchphrase or Mating Call? Short of David Walliams hiding in the rafters, the Philippines Tokay Gecko lullaby had us confused and amused. #Philippines #TokayGecko #LittleBritain #Lizard

Thursday, 16 November 2023

London City Stopover 💂 What to See & Do in just 6 hours

London City Stopover 💂‍♂️ What to See & Do in just 6 hours If you're flying in and out of London on the same day, you can still pack in some decent sightseeing - and even a British Pub Lunch. Just make sure you stick to a realistic time schedule, and don't overdo the #London #City #Stopover

Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Malaysia My Second Home - Our Personal MM2H Application Experience

Malaysia My Second Home - Our Personal MM2H Application Experience A second home in Malaysia is a dream for many, but how does the country's MM2H program work? Here's a 1st-hand account... #MalaysiaMySecondHome #MM2H #Application #Retire #Malaysia

Tuesday, 14 November 2023

Getting Gringoed in Isla Colon Bocas del Toro

Getting Gringoed in Isla Colon Bocas del Toro Overcharging of foreigners is called ‘getting gringoed’... and in Panama you'd better get used to it. #GettingGringoed #IslaColon #BocasDelToro #Panama

Monday, 13 November 2023

Terravision Rome Airport Bus

Terravision Rome airport bus 🚍 Is it worth the hassle? Though our 1st experiences were positive, the Rome airport service has seriously deteriorated *** Do not buy Terravision bus tickets in advance *** #Terravision #Rome #Airport #Bus #Italy

Sunday, 12 November 2023

Indian Railways Sleeper Class to Kochi

Indian Railways Sleeper Class 🚂 It's really not for wimps! Though advised not to buy Sleeper tickets, destiny somehow conspired to treat us to the full Indian Railways Sleeper Class experience. #IndianRailways #Sleeper #Class #India #Trains

Saturday, 11 November 2023

Isla Bastimentos Bocas Del Toro - Panama

Bastimentos Bocas Del Toro - A day-trip is more than enough From publicity photos of Isla Bastimentos Bocas Del Toro you might be expecting something of a treat. We left our expectations at the jetty. #Bastimentos #BocasDelToro #Panama #WizardBeach

Friday, 10 November 2023

Vaporetti Essentials: Get a Day Pass

Vaporetti Day Pass - Essentials for a short weekend in Venice One of the reasons we go to Venice is to ride their unique water transport system. For a short weekend, a Vaporetti Day Pass is the answer. #Venice #Vaporetto #DayPass

Thursday, 9 November 2023

Istanbul Eateries and Accommodation

Istanbul Eateries & Accommodation: What to expect & what you'll pay If you only have a few days in Istanbul, to optimize your time and find the best eateries its best to do your planning before leaving home. #Istanbul #Restaurants #Hotels #Costs

Wednesday, 8 November 2023

Ceylonica Beach Hotel Negombo

Ceylonica Beach Hotel Negombo ⛱️ What you need to know… First stop in Sri Lanka? don't be put off: The beaches around the Ceylonica Beach Hotel Negombo aren't the best this island has to offer… #Negombo #SriLanka #Ceylonica

Tuesday, 7 November 2023

Getting Around Panama by Shuttle Bus 🚌

Getting around Panama by Shuttle Bus, including trips to Costa Rica 🚌 If you have some extra dollars and want to make your travel a little easier, then getting around Panama by shuttle bus may be the answer. #Panama #Shuttle #Bus #CostaRica

Monday, 6 November 2023

Malaysia West Coast - Open-Jaw Trip

Malay Peninsula West Coast - Island-hopping through to the mainland If you're planning a multi-destination road trip, then booking an open-jaw flight can be a godsend. #Malaysia #Peninsula #WestCoast #IslandHopping

Sunday, 5 November 2023

Maldives Planning a Break

Maldives Planning a Break - A 3-Day Stopover is Affordable Maldives Planning a Break: The luxury of the smaller islands comes at a price - less so if used as a stopover on route to other destinations #Maldives #Cost

Thursday, 2 November 2023

The Venice of "Don't Look Now"

The Venice of Don't Look Now - Silent, eerie, chilling... If you’re a movie fan, then this is for you. The Venice of Don't Look Now is encapsulated in the classic 1973 British-Italian thriller. #Venice #Italy #DontLookNow

Wednesday, 1 November 2023

Girona transfers from airport and onward to Barcelona

Girona transfers from airport and onwards to Barcelona With its proximity to Barcelona, Girona's a great place to start a trip to exotic locations. You just need to sort your Girona transfers from the airport. #Girona #Spain #Transfers #Airport