Cebu Pacific Airlines: Review
Cebu Pacific is a perfectly fine way to fly. Its one of two budget airlines serving the Philippines, the other being Zest Air. For domestic transport to the beautiful Islands around Palawan and the Calamiain Island chain it can't be beat, it has the widest reach and the most flights and is priced just right. … Read more
Where to Stay in Coron Philippines: Accommodation
Accommodation in Coron in Northern Palawan is varied in terms of quality and price. On a recent trip for various reasons I stayed at two different places. I was in search of total solitude and relaxation, and happily I managed to find it. My general recommendation here would be to avoid staying in Coron town, … Read more
World’s Best Bars: The Blind Pig, Speakeasy Manila
Having some knowledge of the Manila bar scene, or lack thereof. I was absolutely flabbergasted to find myself sitting in a darkened booth behind an unmarked door in a Bar worthy of international acclaim. The Blind Pig, has everything you could ever ask for from a modern day speakeasy.Tog the knowledgable and passionate head bartender … Read more
Airport Review: Manila Airport, Philippines
Manila airport is one of those 1960s Asian airports probably built with American aid to welcome the GIs on R & R from Vietnam. It feels very of that time, faded and tired. However it is also a remarkably friendly and easy airport to navigate. Check-in was swift and efficient in Terminal 2 and you … Read more
Manila Philippines, The Manila Hotel
On our way to Palawan we realized we needed a place to lay our heads for the evening, and chose the Manila Hotel. This was mostly due to Mr M’s obsession with history and the fact that McArthur had lived on the top floor for a number of years when he was organizing the Philippine … Read more
El Nido, A Tale of Two Resorts
The aim of our sourjoun to the Palawans was to experience a quiet island getaway where Mrs M and I could spend some QT (quality time) together as we had been travelling apart for two months. The El Nido resorts seemed perfect and she made all the bookings after exhaustive research. This preamble is important … Read more
Boating in Palawan
Cutting through the lagoons of Palawan in a Barco, a catamaran style boat found only in the Philippines, we are struck by the Jurassic the geography of El Nido beggars belief. The soaring limestone cliffs seem to float delicately on the azure blue water. Moreover due to their delicate structure of limestone, the rock face … Read more
Philippine Airlines Review
Mr. Murphy is a man for research, the day before we headed off to Manila on Philippine Airlines, he sent me an email containing the following points gleaned from various news/government websites. Philippine Airlines is not allowed to operate in European Airspace as its not considered safe You are very likely to get kidnapped in … Read more
