Manchester to Jeddah
December 29, 2024 in England ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
This is our first experience flying on Saudia Airways. Break our journey in Jeddah before onwards to Manila.
So far, so good flight ✈️ is on time.
One word of caution, Jeddah Airport is freezingRead more
Jeddah to Manila
December 30, 2024 on the Philippines ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Our flight ✈️ was Manchester, Jeddah, and finally Manila. Total distance flown 8650 miles, spent more than sixteen hours in the air.
We thought we had a long journey until meeting otherRead more
2024 Manila - New Year Eve
December 31, 2024 on the Philippines ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
We start our journey ending 2024, New Year's Eve in Manila.
We are GMT +8 hours ahead of the United Kingdom.
Philippino people will party 🥳 long into the night .
Manila - Intramuros Spanish Sector
January 2, 2025 on the Philippines ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
Visited the historical sector of Manila called Intramourus.
It was lovely to explore the back streets with amazing Spanish architecture. Most were rebuilt after World War II.
Manila - Fort Santiago
January 2, 2025 on the Philippines ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Fort Santiago is one of the oldest fortifications in Manila built by the Spaniards in 1571 from what was once a palisaded structure of logs and earth built by Rajah Soliman on the native settlementRead more
Manila to Coron - Overnight Ferry
January 4, 2025 on the Philippines ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
We departed Manila on an overnight ferry to Coron.
If you want a cabin for two people exclusively, book a "Statesman Room" due to a booking mix-up we ended up in "Tourist Class". In essence, we hadRead more
Coron - Siete Pecados Marine Park
January 5, 2025 on the Philippines ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Siete Pecados Marine Park is a popular tourist attraction just outside Coron, consisting of a group of 7 small rocky islets located just a few hundred meters off Coron town’s coast. The sitem isRead more
Coron - Maquinit Hot Springs
January 5, 2025 on the Philippines ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Maquinit Hot Springs is located at the southeastern coast of Busuanga Island, which can be reached by a 20-minute tricycle ride from Coron town. The hot spring outcrops on cracks and fissures in theRead more
Coron - Wrecks & Reefs Snorkelling
January 6, 2025 on the Philippines ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Spent a day travelling via small boat to several different snorkelling sites and islands accessible within two hours of Coron.
East Tangat Wreck
Lusong Gun Boat
Lusong Coral
Pass IslandRead more
Coron to El Nedo - Fast Ferry
January 7, 2025 on the Philippines ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Today was a very early start, departing on a 6.00am fast ferry from Coron to El Nedo.
Sea 🌊 conditions were not great, so our journey became longer as we had to travel at a reduced speed.
El Nedo - Town Centre
January 7, 2025 on the Philippines ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
With its breathtaking lagoons, immaculate white sand beaches, captivating rocky islets, towering limestone cliffs, and tranquil waters teeming with vibrant marine life, El Nido has carved a place forRead more
El Nedo - Nacpan Beach
January 8, 2025 on the Philippines ⋅ 🌧 28 °C
Nacpan Beach is a four-kilometer strip of cream-colored sand and coconut trees with crystal clear turquoise water.
Located 12 miles north of El Nido town. This powdery paradise was one of the secretRead more
El Nedo - Lio Beach
January 9, 2025 on the Philippines ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Lio Beach is a white-sandy beach 20 minutes outside El Nido, Palawan.
It's part of the Lio Tourism Estate, a 325-hectare development owned by the Spanish Ayala Land Inc.
Wonderful clean and veryRead more
El Nedo - Tour C
Jan 10–13, 2025 on the Philippines ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Opted for a one day trip visiting the locations outlined below. Sadly, virtually all the coral is dead.
Despite this, I did manage to capture some interesting underwater videos.
Secret Beach:Read more
El Nedo - Peurto Princesa: Cherry Bus
January 12, 2025 on the Philippines ⋅ 🌧 27 °C
Travelled five hours on a Cherry Bus from El Nido to Peurto Princesa.
Great option to book "Lazy Boy" seats with AC. Only £14.00 GBP for the one-way journey.
Puerto Princesa - Honda Bay Tour
Jan 14–17, 2025 on the Philippines ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
We experienced the beauty of marine life around Puerto Princesa.
Honda Bay is located on the eastern shore of Puerto Princesa and hosts a variety of tiny islands with resorts and beaches. It is alsoRead more
Puerto Princesa - Nagtabon Beach
January 15, 2025 on the Philippines ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
If you are looking for an idyllic beach escape near Puerto Princesa? Look no further than Nagtabon Beach, a serene tropical haven just 45 minutes away from Puerto Princesa City. Known for itsRead more
Puerto Princesa to Cebu
January 17, 2025 on the Philippines ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
For our first internal flight in the Philippines, we opted for Cebu Pacific. One hour, twenty minute flight from Puerto Princesa to Cebu with 24kg bags were less than £40.00 per person.
Cebu PacificRead more
Cebu - Fluvial & Solemn Foot Processio
January 18, 2025 on the Philippines ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
The Solemn Foot Procession is an event during the Sinulog celebration that draws in many devotees, who participate as the venerated icon of Señor Santo Niño is carried across the streets of CebuRead more
Cebu - Santo Niño Festival
January 19, 2025 on the Philippines ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
For 32 years, the Sinulog Festival is a traditional celebration in Cebu City held every third Sunday of January to honor the Santo Niño (Child Jesus).
The word “Sinulog” means “gracefulRead more
Cebu - Bohol: Fast Ferry
January 20, 2025 on the Philippines ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Off again, on another Fast Ferry from Cebu to Bohol.
Two hour journey to another paradise island 🏝 of Bohol.
If you have heavy bags, book a seat in "Business Class" as you get a 20kg allowance.Read more
Bohol - Doljo Beach
January 21, 2025 on the Philippines ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Doljo Beach, a serene retreat nestled in Panglao, Bohol, tropical paradise renowned for its tranquil atmosphere and stunning natural beauty. The beach stretches over a length of 3 kilometres,Read more
Bohol - Oceanica Beach Resort
January 22, 2025 on the Philippines ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
The longest stretch of white sand beach in Bohol. Oceanica Resort Panglao dazzles with its unique blend of spectacular seascape, cool villas, and warm Boholano hospitality. Just a few steps from theRead more
Bohol - Siquijor - Fast Ferry
January 24, 2025 on the Philippines ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
We departed Bohol on a fast ferry to Siquijor, only a two-hour journey.
For most Filipinos, Siquijor is a mysterious other-world of witchcraft and the unknown. True, this tiny island province isRead more
Siquijor - Runik Resort
January 24, 2025 on the Philippines ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Located not far from the Coco Grove resort, Runik has made a name for itself over the past few seasons and the quality of the services meets the expectations of the most demanding.
This captivatingRead more
TravelerHave an amazing trip guys. Look forward to seeing your posts. 👍 Haven’t quite finished ours yet as I’ve spent the last 2 days in hospital in Phuket. Long story extreme food poisoning and rushed to hospital straight after our wedding ceremony 🤦♂️you couldn’t write it lol.
TravelerWe hope your ok