Pinoyspotting and Other Discoveries in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

Pinoyspotting and Other Discoveries in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

Although this trip was intended to visit the Game of Thrones sights and sets, we discovered so many surprises along the way.

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Coron, Once Is Not Enough

Coron, Once Is Not Enough

An unvarnished account of an enjoyable island vacation.

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Japan: A Thoughtful Travelogue

Japan: A Thoughtful Travelogue

A visit to Japan brings delight, but it also triggers reflections on a bitter past.

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Did I Stay Too Long at the Fair?

Did I Stay Too Long at the Fair?

From festival queens to freaks and geeks, the Filipino carnival is a colonial inheritance.

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Boracay in Rehab

Boracay in Rehab

There has been progress in the rehabilitation of Boracay, but there is still some work to do.

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Destination Peru

Destination Peru

To take a “breather” try Cusco, Peru.

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To the Lighthouse – on Capul Island

To the Lighthouse – on Capul Island

Yes, you can stay in a lighthouse on an island in the Philippines.

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Holy Week! Baguio’s Still Worth Your While

Holy Week! Baguio’s Still Worth Your While

Why despite the evident “deterioration” of Baguio’s nostalgic pine-scented, quiet and stress-free atmosphere, the city still beckons.

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A Passage to India, 2019

A Passage to India, 2019

A visit to the land of the extravagant maharajahs and rahnis, their fabled palaces, the other land of “call centers” and Bollywood (although Mumbai was not on the itinerary). 

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Maginhawang Buhay: A Nearly Impossible Dream for Tourism Workers?

Maginhawang Buhay: A Nearly Impossible Dream for Tourism Workers?

A young Fil-am reflects on the style of tourism she encountered in Cebu.

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