Philippines travel stories
Calamansi is a small, round citrus fruit with an aromatic, sour bite. It is served on the side of Philippine meals as a condiment; in a tiny bowl along with small chilies. You squeeze the diminutive green fruit over the chilies, crushing them and adding vinegar or soy...
Filipino Fiesta I was fortunate enough to spend 9 months in San Fernando on Palawan Island in the Philippines. San Fernando is about an hour North East of El Nido and the cliché's 'off the beaten track' and 'a private paradise' describes this area...
Domestic Beginnings I was twenty-four the first time I boarded a plane. It was a forty-five minute flight via Philippine Airlines from Dipolog City to Cebu, two of the many fascinating travel destinations in the Philippines. At that time I was one of those unfortunate...
Volunteering in the Philippines Even at seven o'clock in the morning the sun was riding high and strong over Tacloban City on the island of Leyte. From inside the colorful Jeepney amongst a jumble of spades, sledgehammers and wheelbarrows, a voice called:...
Tagaytay, The Philippines Vacay in Tagaytay Have you ever wondered where the locals of places considered our holiday destinations go for their holidays? I did. "Where do you go for holidays?" I asked the taxi driver in Manila, who has just spend the last...
Eileen had a moment to catch up with Annie Cuevas of Philippines Tourism for the latest promotions. I have already been there myself and enjoyed some pretty interesting food, jeepney rides and beautiful islands. Check it out. As with all of our videos Quicktime 7.0 or...
The country's national bird, the Philippine Eagle, is one of a kind, not only because it is found nowhere else, but also since it has a unique evolutionary history, clearly distinguishing it from other giant eagles once thought of as its immediate family. At least...
SAN FRANCISCO, FEBRUARY 8, 2007"” Leading luxury international airline and Asia travel specialist, Cathay Pacific Airways, is giving away some great prizes including digital cameras and iPods during the month of February as part of its "Spot the...
Manila, The Philippines (PRWEB) September 28, 2006 -- PanAsia Poker Tour will debut its Pan-Asian Tour in Manila, The Philippines. The PanAsia Poker Tour is ready to bring to the world's best players a Tour dedicated to Pan-Asia. The PAPT will feature world wide...
Weak, stressed, and with a gunshot wound on the left side of its neck, a juvenile Philippine Eagle was rushed to Davao City from Bukidnon yesterday following yet another shooting incident that continues to threaten the population of the endangered national bird....
