In Manila with no luggage
24. Februar 2017 auf den Philippinen ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
We just arrived in the Philippines after two flights from Phuket earlier this morning. We had a layover in Singapore, which felt more like a lay-run as we literally had to run from one plane to theWeiterlesen
Buffet 101 with the Millers
24. Februar 2017 auf den Philippinen ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Bernie picked us up from the airport and we got our first taste of Manila traffic on the way to the Buffet 101 restaurant at Manila bay.
We ended up driving around for about 30 minutes to get aWeiterlesen
Manila home
24. Februar 2017 auf den Philippinen ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Another home away from home, Airbnb is such a genius business, it really works and makes travel super easy and inexpensive.
{Roedolf}
Mall of Asia
25. Februar 2017 auf den Philippinen ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
A retail therapy and movie day. We headed there for lunch, we picked a wonderful small Italian place with fresh homemade ravioli. After lunch I send Roedolf to the IMAX and I browsed the shops. It wasWeiterlesen
Manila vibes
26. Februar 2017 auf den Philippinen ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
After a sleep in, we hit the streets for a morning run. As soon as we get outside we are spoiled with unique Manila sights, it's not the most pleasant smells that greet us along Bayside, but itsWeiterlesen
Fun@intramuros
26. Februar 2017 auf den Philippinen ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Our run turned into a fun sightseeing excursion. The tour operators persistence initially drove us nuts but eventually we gave in to an Intramuros tour. We literally squeezed into one of these ManilaWeiterlesen
Sunset
26. Februar 2017 auf den Philippinen ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Enjoying our view after 'n lekker afternoon nap and gym session.
{Issy}
7 eleven
27. Februar 2017 auf den Philippinen ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
America runs on Dunkin Donuts, Asia runs on 7 eleven. Everywhere we have been in Asia there is a 7 eleven across the street or just around the corner. Clearly locals don't frequently do major groceryWeiterlesen
De Loro travels & tours
27. Februar 2017 auf den Philippinen ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
We arrived in Puerto Princesa and headed to the first travel agent called De Loro travels & tours.
Waiting for us there the most interesting character called Mr. Tuts with his cowboy hat (apparentlyWeiterlesen
Welcome to Astoria Palawan
27. Februar 2017 auf den Philippinen ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
After an hour and a half drive from Puerto Princesa we were welcomed with shell necklaces, coconut cocktails and were shown around our awesome suite.
Bernie Miller was nice enough to arrange a 3 dayWeiterlesen
Astoria
27. Februar 2017 auf den Philippinen ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Me and the treadmill, after a bit of relaxing by the pool. We settled in after a morning of traveling and booking tours.
{Issy}
Stop
28. Februar 2017 auf den Philippinen ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Palawan is more rural than expected, the roads are from cement and not made of tar, on top of this its extremely windy due to the mountains. To add to this there are motorbikes and all other randomWeiterlesen
Journey to underground river
28. Februar 2017 auf den Philippinen ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
Who says its about the destination and not about the journey?
One things about tour/excursions in Asia is the roads to the the sights, it might not seem like its far on google maps but in reality theWeiterlesen
Puerta Princesa Subterranean River
28. Februar 2017 auf den Philippinen ⋅ ☀️ 3 °C
No skyscrapers or crazy man made structures can take your breath away quite like nature can.
To be honest we did not expect much of the underground river. When Bernie told us on the weekend its muchWeiterlesen
Underground river
28. Februar 2017 auf den Philippinen ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Absolutely breathtaking! The Puerto Princesa Subterranean river is nature showing off at its best, the water at the entrance of the cave is pristine and there is no trash or traces of man. They do aWeiterlesen
Palawan - Sabang
28. Februar 2017 auf den Philippinen ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
The ferry ride (what they refer to) to the underwater river was a journey itself, a little bit like a rollercoaster and definitely not for the faint at heart. A ferry has many shapes and forms andWeiterlesen
Perfect sunset
28. Februar 2017 auf den Philippinen ⋅ 🌬 28 °C
A gorgeous end to a perfect day!
{Issy}
150
1. März 2017 auf den Philippinen ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
What a privilege to travel for 150 days!
So thankful for everything we have experienced so far.
{Roedolf}
Cartwheels gone crazy in the sand - I am definitely not a circus monkey, which you can seeWeiterlesen
Break
2. März 2017 auf den Philippinen ⋅ 🌙 27 °C
Stopped here for a break between Astoria and El Nido. The landscapes on the drive is lovely, the blue of the ocean on the one side in contrast with the green mountains and palm trees across theWeiterlesen
Last sub par accomodation
2. März 2017 auf den Philippinen ⋅ 🌙 27 °C
After spending the last 13 days in 5 star resorts and in a great Airbnb in Manila our accommodation in El Nido is a serious downer.
The joke is its much more expensive than the Airbnb and almost asWeiterlesen
El nido
2. März 2017 auf den Philippinen ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
After a long drive we went for a walk around town and discovered a strip of bars and restaurants along the beach. The town is pretty rustic and there is loads of developments and building going on,Weiterlesen
Two brain cells
3. März 2017 auf den Philippinen ⋅ 🌙 27 °C
We are expecting a pickup from our tour company between 8am and 8:30am this morning.
I go to the receptionist at 7:59am and tell her that we are in the room waiting for our tour company so please letWeiterlesen
Tour C
3. März 2017 auf den Philippinen ⋅ 🌙 6 °C
Miraculously a random tour stall have our names and with little to none communication we are going on an adventure. Like in most 3rd world counties there is some waiting involved. Roedolf is battlingWeiterlesen
Helicopter Island
3. März 2017 auf den Philippinen ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
We boarded our tour boat for the day, on the beach close to our hotel and off we went, a short boat ride further we arrived at Helicopter Island for our first snorkel and beach session.
The boatWeiterlesen
Hidden beach
3. März 2017 auf den Philippinen ⋅ 🌙 4 °C
We arrived at a spot with rocky cliffs and no beach in sight, the guide pointed us in the direction of an opening in the rocks and we jumped in to explore. The rocks opened up to a beautiful beach,Weiterlesen






















































































































Sonja GouwsHaha ek het gewag vir hierdie verslaggie! 😉
ReisenderLol ja drama Roedolf sal die sisteem challenge in 17 minute se journey ek volg instruksies om van punt A na punt B te kom