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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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