A journey to remember I was lucky enough to get a place volunteering with All Hands, helping them rebuild communities after super typhoon Yolanda hit Letye back in November 2013. The project is based in the city of Tacloban on the western coast of Leyte which was just a short flight from Cebu. However, in true…Continue reading Venturing into the unknown: Tacloban, Philippines
Category: South East Asia
Swimming with whale sharks: Cebu, Philippines
The most magnificent creatures I caught the night bus from El Nido to Puerto Princesa which was far more pleasant than the day bus, even though the air-con felt like it was set to minus three. I was joined by Jaimie and a group of other backpackers I had previously bumped into which was good…Continue reading Swimming with whale sharks: Cebu, Philippines
Washed up on paradise’s shores: El Nido, Philippines
There’s a reason why tourists flock to El Nido The eight hour bus ride from Puerto Princesa to El Nido didn’t allow my body the rest it was crying out for. Windy roads and uneven surfaces meant that the day was spent sliding off my plastic-covered bus seat due to excessive amounts of leg sweat.…Continue reading Washed up on paradise’s shores: El Nido, Philippines
The longest boat ride of my life: SuperFerry, Philippines
A worthwhile experience By the time I arrived at the ferry port I was exhausted and quite frankly, glad to be starting my 28 hour voyage from Manila to Puerto Princesa. I was glad to find that the ferry taking me there was a lot nicer than the run-down cargo-ship I had imagined. It…Continue reading The longest boat ride of my life: SuperFerry, Philippines