Welcome to prison. That’s not the first thing you expect to see arriving at a prison but that is the sign that will greet you driving up to the gates of the Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm in Palawan. … [Read more...]
Fresh off the Boat
One of the great things about island life is seafood fresh off the boat. … [Read more...]
Island Life
Every once in while you find a hidden gem, an island where there are not many tourists and you can experience the true island life. I have traveled around a lot in the Philippines and have been to some pretty neat places but when I decided to visit Bantayan Island off the coast of Cebu I found a real gem. There isn’t much here. Not a lot of tourists, no malls, no … [Read more...]
Alegre Guitar Factory
One of the many things Cebu is known for are the handmade guitars and there is one king of the hill and that is the Alegre guitar Factory. … [Read more...]
Vietnamese Ghost Town
A few kilometers outside the town proper of Puerto Princesa in the Philippines lies a ghost town of sorts. The Vietnamese Village sits off the side of the road with a small gated entrance. … [Read more...]