There are a number of famous islands among the 7.000 + that make up the Philippines archipelago. Boracay is popular among Western package tourists and immediately pops to mind. Palawan is known for the crystal diving, Bohol has the Chocolate Hills. Mindanao Island in the south is known as a place to avoid, as there is a strong…
Tag: Snorkelling
A poem for Pandan Island
Screw Palms in a Seussian Style Fleeing the snow, my friends from Sweden did come To the Philippines, expecting some warmth and some sun! The weather delivered and good times – they were had, Both Milos and Oskar were thoroughly glad. But work it did call, and Milos departed, So the second phase of the trip…
The Californian Channel Islands: A day on Santa Cruz Island
One of the joys of being a houseguest with my sister and brother-in-law in California is that they become temporary tourists during my visit. But they aren’t just aimless wandering tourists – they have the perfect balance of in-the-know and bright-eye’d-enthusiasm. They have only lived in LA for a couple of years, and with minimal days off…
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