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Beer Me – Philippines Edition

Clint R — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Our global beer tour did not stop in the Philippines, though it was unfortunately cut short by my foot injury – once antibiotics began, alcohol consumption ceased. Fortunately we had plenty of time to sample local beers before the injury occurred. The Philippines is similar to many countries in SEA with just a few “main” […]

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Crashing a Motorcycle & Infecting My Foot in The Philippines

Clint R — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

First off – before you ask, I am fine. As you read this my foot has healed completely, and we are already beyond the Philippines moving on with our global adventure. However, this is also a story worth telling about the realities of traveling full time – the bad, the good, and the ugly. Without […]

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Aqua-Fauna of the Philippines – Whale Sharks, Sardines, and Sea Turtles

Clint R — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000

As an archipelago nation comprised of over 7,000 individual islands, the Philippines is home to some truly incredible aquatic animals. The islands are a global hotspot for marine biodiversity, with over 2,500 species of fish and 500 species of coral at home in the waters. On the island of Cebu, we were fortunate enough to […]

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Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers, and More – A Countryside Tour Through Bohol

Clint R — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Bohol, Philippines Much of what you can do/experience as a tourist in the Philippines consists of “day trips,” or excursions that come as a package deal. We experienced this on Palawan with our island hopping tour and the trip to Puerto Princesa Subterranean River; again it was the case on Bohol. The island is most […]

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“Hopping” Around to Secluded Islands in El Nido

Clint R — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Palawan, Philippines In the northern region of Palawan Island in the Philippines – about a 6 hour van ride from Puerto Princesa – is the relatively small beach town of El Nido. While the town itself has its own touristy charm, the real draw is easy access to some of the most beautiful and secluded […]

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Eating Local and International in The Philippines

Clint R — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000

The culinary landscape of the Philippines is unique, to say the least. While the country definitely has its own amazing local cuisine, dishes have often been influenced by the country’s long history as a Spanish and then US colony. Additionally, the country’s heavy reliance on tourism in the modern era (especially in the places we […]

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Incredible Beaches in The Philippines

Clint R — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000

The Philippines is known as an “archipelago” nation, comprised of over 7,000 individual islands. The specific number fluctuates historically (and depending upon who you ask) but the current total per wikipedia is 7,641 islands in total – of which about 2,000 are inhabited. With all these islands, it goes without saying the country is known […]

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Paddling Through An Underground River in Puerto Princesa

Clint R — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Palawan, Philippines On the west coast of Palawan Island in the Philippines you’ll find the Puerto Princesa Subterranean National Park; home to the longest navigable underground river system in the world. This delicate and unique ecosystem is home to several endemic animal and plant species, and is highly protected – tourists can only access the […]

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