Crucifixion? It’s a doddle… the utterly weird spectacle of the Cutud Lenten Rites
The world is full of all sorts of odd things — and religion is often source for some of the most weird and wonderful. Perhaps the pinnacle of peculiarity can …
The world is full of all sorts of odd things — and religion is often source for some of the most weird and wonderful. Perhaps the pinnacle of peculiarity can …
When you travel in Southeast Asia, all sorts of things can leave you scratching your head. But for me, one of the biggest mysteries is the amount of utterly weird slogans that …
With the “doomsday clock” having ticked a few more minutes towards midnight, it sometimes feels tempting to run away and hide from the world. If you are of this mind …
I had been planning a trip to Lakawon Island Resort and Spa, a popular destination in the northern regions of Negros Occidental. Last year, we reported (here) how the 32-acre banana-shaped …
In 1762, Britain invaded the Philippines, which it then ruled as a colony via the East India Company for two years. After the British left in 1764 (voluntarily, as part …
I first discovered Lamma Island a few years ago when an old shipmate from my cruise liner days invited me to his home there. I had been intrigued by his …
It used to be bad enough when it was only Lonely Planet spilling the beans on all the world’s “secret” places (and thus dooming them to be overrun within weeks) but these …
During my last trip to the Philippines, I was having a conversation with a German friend of mine when he casually asked: “What kind of visa are you on? You …
For the intrepid fly-by-the-seat-of-their-pants traveller there can be nothing more rewarding than showing your respect to Asian culture by sampling the local cuisine, something that is easy and enjoyable to …
For two years now, Palawan has been voted the best island in the world, quite a lofty accolade when you consider the thousands of islands around the world. Some notable …
Last night the Philippines went down 3-1 to a determined DPRK team in an extremely physical match. After suffering a 3-1 loss to Bahrain last week, the Azkals were looking …
When I tell people that I live in Angeles City it tends to elicit one of two responses. First, there’s the vague smile with a “that’s nice”, which tells you …
There are two things I really like, visiting the Philippines and an embalmed former dictator, so when I discovered that these two hobbies could be combined into one trip you …