Category: Philippines

Video recap of our month spent in the Philippines. Starting in the rice-fields up North and ending on the beaches of Bohol. Continue reading Video – The Philippines

It’s on the island of Bohol, and more particularly the Panglao island right next to it, that we end our trip in the Philippines. Reuniting with friends From Siquijor, we take the boat to Tagbilaran where we meet with Maider’s friend, Marie (they went to business school together) and her boyfriend Paul, who are traveling … Continue reading Last stop in the Philippines : Bohol and Panglao

It’s under heavy rain that we leave Port Barton, after a very relaxing stay. We knew that rain fall in the Philippines could be pretty intense, but we didn’t expect this. After raining most of the night and all morning, the swimming pool they are building got half full. Absolutely amazing. Long journey to reach … Continue reading Short stop in Siquijor

After a couple of days in El Nido we stay a little longer on the archipelago of Palawan. We make our way more South to the village of Port Barton.  Port Barton, isolated village in Palawan A lot less touristic than El Nido, this little village is starting to offer more options to tourists like us … Continue reading 4 quiet days in Port Barton

After 3 exceptional days spent in Coron we take the ferry to El Nido. The speed boat ride lasts 4 hours. El Nido is THE star of the show when it comes to the Philippines. The city is on the archipelago of Palawan. Here there are endless white sand beaches with turquoise blue water, a … Continue reading Trying to avoid the crowds in El Nido

After the 3 day trek in the rice fields around Banaue, we take the night bus to get to Manila. Day spent in transportation for Maider’s birthday The bus leaves at 7 pm and should arrive in Manila around 4:30 am. The seats are as uncomfortable as they were a few days ago and the … Continue reading 3 days in Paradise on Coron island

After almost a full month in Vietnam, it is time for us to leave for our next destination : the Philippines Over-night flight to Manila Our flight from Hanoi to Manila is crazy late. Indeed, the flight is scheduled for 2:30 am! We booked an extra night at our hotel to stay until 11 pm … Continue reading 3 Day trek in the rice fields of Banaue