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More fun pic: Anawangin, Zambales
Blog: First-time Traveler - 8 February 2012
Anawangin is a favorite destination because of its pine tree-laden beach. It’s a three to four-hour ride to Zambales province but the road trip is worth it with the scenic view of Anawangin. Mountaineers and adventure-seekers also love to trek … Continue reading →
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5 Incredibly Relaxing Destinations in Southeast Asia
Blog: GoBackpacking - 7 February 2012
or all the wild, action-packed mega cities Southeast Asia is so famous for, there’s an equally opposite number of places that are quiet, nature-oriented, and extremely relaxing. Here are 5 destinations I recently visited where relaxation is the local way of life. 1. Sangkhlaburi, Thailand Waking up at 5 am is something you’ll love doing when you’re [...]
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Palawan : Diving into the Enchanting Lakes of Coron
Blog: Vagobond.com - 6 February 2012
Crystalline coves and mysterious jungles make up Coron’s dramatic tropical sights. But a dip into the lakes open to a sublimely primitive world that can only be described as “ethereal.” Hence, any... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!
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UPDATE – El Nido Coral
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 5 February 2012
We just received this very detailed letter from one of our readers named Johnny, who took the time to update us on the condition of the coral in El Nido on the island of Palawan in the Philippines. If you were following our blog while we were traveling through Palawan, you might remember that our [...]
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More fun pic: Coron Bay
Blog: First-time Traveler - 29 January 2012
The crystal clear waters, the limestone formations, the corals — they seem to paint Coron Bay into a picturesque paradise. Indeed, it is a paradise. Having been there, I would love to spend another week or more to savor every … Continue reading →
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More fun pic: Bais City, Negros Oriental
Blog: First-time Traveler - 28 January 2012
Bais City’s sandbar and villas are the closest picture I get for my Maldives dream. On top of this, there’s also the dolphin watching at the bay. This picture is pure bliss. It was fun swimming on a giant pool … Continue reading →
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Traveling to help Rebuild Cagayan de Oro
Blog: First-time Traveler - 28 January 2012
In December 2011, amid the holiday frenzy, the Philippines was struck with a challenge when typhoon Sendong (international name: Washi) suddenly took everyone by surprise as it caused severe flooding in the southern region of the country. The cities … Continue reading →
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Snapshots: Villa Escudero, Quezon Province, Philippines
Blog: Travel Adventures of Newman - 24 January 2012
Memories of a childhood visit to Villa Escudero are a blur, but one thing I did remember taking a ride inside the grounds on a carabao-driven carriage. On this subsequent visit over twenty years later, I was glad to see that I wasn't hallucinating and the carabaos were still around.
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More Fun Pic: Batanes’ Rolling Hills
Blog: First-time Traveler - 23 January 2012
I’ve shared so many travel stories, but I haven’t shared that much visuals. Apart from my first-time travel essays and my reviews (hotels, restaurants, etc.), I’m adding color to my site with my More Fun Pic series. This is to … Continue reading →
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20 Years in 2012: A Celebration of Serving the Filipino Poor
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 22 January 2012
The new year is already in full swing and resolutions are being met or failed as we speak. This New Year's celebrations, for me, was a little different as I got to spend a full week with Center for Community Transformation staff as they celebrated 20 years of growth and successful service to the poor in the Philippines.
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Be a Blogger for Habitat Youth Build
Blog: First-time Traveler - 21 January 2012
I remember the time when I was called to a meeting for a big project to be initiated by young people. We just finished the Jimmy Carter Work Project in 1999 that garnered a huge number of volunteers and partners. … Continue reading →
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It’s More Fun in the Philippines for a First-time Traveler
Blog: First-time Traveler - 17 January 2012
The Philippines’ tourism department recently launched the new campaign, “It’s more fun in the Philippines.” To this, I totally agree. There are 7,107 reasons why it is more fun to be in this part of the world than anywhere else. … Continue reading →
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Puerto Princesa : Honda Bay Tour and Puerto Princesa – It’s More Fun in the Philippines
Blog: Vagobond.com - 10 January 2012
The new slogan for Philippines Tourism is "It's more fun in the Philippines" and you know what? I would have to agree. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!
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The MRT Itinerary around Metro Manila
Blog: First-time Traveler - 9 January 2012
A first-time tourist in Manila may enjoy going around the city by the traditional jeepney. But smog and traffic can probably make you think twice before loading the jeep. Getting around Manila with all its traffic jams, especially on rush … Continue reading →
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2011 Travel Highlights
Blog: First-time Traveler - 7 January 2012
While excitement at work kicked in pretty hard for me in 2011, it also hindered me to do a lot of exploring outside of my job description and work place. Despite the demands in my job, I was able to … Continue reading →
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And the Winner Is…………
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 14 December 2011
By Jill Hall, KF16, Philippines "And the winner is........ppprrrrrmmmmmmm" (drum roll). Now, if you are anything like me, the image in your head is of some famous actress or actor fumbling with a large envelope, complaining about how is it hard to open. Luckily, for this post, we are going skip the envelope and talk about a winner who is a little closer to home for this Kiva Fellow.
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Bohol, Philippines – Tarsiers, Dolphins, and Chocolate Hills
Blog: Vagobond.com - 10 December 2011
If Cebu is your jump-off point to the Visayas, take time to go to the adjacent Bohol province, a never-miss destination in the Visayas.
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Charity for the Philippines – A Birthday Adventure
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 7 December 2011
Four months before I turned 31, I was thinking of something different to do on my birthday.The mere mention of “indigenous tribe” was so appealing I organized a team of 22 individuals for this adventure to the Philippines.
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Exploring Boracay’s White Beach – Bars and Fire Spinners
Blog: Vagobond.com - 5 December 2011
Of course, if you make it to White Beach, you will almost certainly find a place that suits you. If not, you might not be at Station 2.
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Update from the Field: Adapting for Borrowers by Borrowers, Microinsurance +SKFL
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 28 November 2011
Compiled by Jim Burke, KF16, Nicaragua This week’s Fellows Blog focuses on adaptability: Adapting microinsurance to poor households in Indonesia, an MFI in Turkey adapts to the needs of women entrepreneurs, a multifaceted borrower in Nepal adapts to market pressures, and a Kiva Fellow adapts to changing expectations. In a continuation of The Stuff Kiva [...]
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Stuff Kiva Fellows Like #10-17
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 26 November 2011
Compiled by Jim Burke, KF16, Nicaragua We are Kiva Fellows. This is the stuff we like. Here is an insider (often critical, or satirical but always true!) view of what it means to be a Kiva Fellow and promote access to financial services around the world. From party crashing to bazaars to street food, these [...]
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Happy Thanksgiving from Vagobond
Blog: Vagobond.com - 24 November 2011
Let's take a moment to show our gratitude by giving a little back.
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Update from the Field: New Products in Microfinance, Over-Indebtedness + Transparency
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 15 November 2011
Compiled by Kathrin Gerner, KF16, Rwanda This week on the Kiva fellows blog, start out by learning about three new microfinance products - microinsurance in Indonesia, higher education loans in the Philippines and green and water loans in Kenya. Continue on to Nepal to admire the handiwork of artisan borrowers. Make your way to Ecuador to find out more about the risk of indebtedness. Share the fellows' personal experiences with the recent elections in Nicaragua and rush hour traffic in Uganda.
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Siargao Island: Not Your Typical Surfer’s Paradise
Blog: GoBackpacking - 15 November 2011
The following is a guest post by Josh and Mulan. If you enjoy exploring places whose beauty has not yet been spoilt by commercialism then maybe it is time for you to visit the tear drop shaped Siargao in the Philippines. Siargao is not your typical surfer’s paradise. For one, despite the fact that an [...]
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Study Now, Pay Now: Funding Higher Education in the Philippines
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 13 November 2011
by: Jill Hall, KF16, Philippines The higher education loan was an exciting idea because it had the potential to provide access to financial backing to those who wanted to pursue further education but were often limited by the lack of availability of funding in their country. The higher education loans hold much potential but it also introduces a whole other set of potentially troubling issues.
