Blogs from Dumaguete, Negros, Philippines, Asia
April 6th 2012
Samstag, 24. März 2012 Nach einer nicht sehr erholsamen Nacht wurden wir um 07:30 überflüssigerweise vom Wecker ermahnt, aufzustehen. Um 08:00 wurden wir von Jimmy Boyd abgeholt. Jimmy ist nebst den zahlreichen Bordellen in Angeles so ziemlich alles, was von der 1991 aufgegebenen Basis der US Air Force in Clark noch übrig geblieben ist. Er ist ehemaliger Starfighter-Pilot und durch und durch Amerikaner. Wir schätzten ihn auf ca. achtzig Lenzen, er war aber immer noch rüstig und mit einem imposanten Schnauzer ausgestattet. Mit seinem schwarzen Willys-Jeep fuhr er uns uns und unser Gepäck in gemächlichem Tempo zur Airbase, wo er letzteres durch ein simples „Howdy; got some bags back there!“ problemlos an der Security vorbei brachte. Beim Hangar angekommen, zog er seine Flugzeug trotz seines Alters problemlos von Hand aus dem Hangar. Die Ryan Navionair ist ... read more
So much to do in Dumaguete
Published: October 17th 2011Asia » Philippines » Negros » Dumaguete » Banilad
September 20th 2011
I stayed at Harolds Pension which is probably the best place I've stayed at in the Philippines and the cheapest after initially only going to say for three nights I changed my mind to five as there is loads to do here, including awesome diving at Apo Island and the worlds best muck diving. The first afternoon I had a walk around the town and the waterfront. Then the hostel was having a BBQ night so at 6pm they took us to the market to buy whatever we wanted I had some fresh tuna with egg plant and pumpkin. Then they seasoned it for us and cooked it, I ate too much but it was delicious. I met everyone else staying at the hostel and we spent the evening sat on the roof top restaurant ... read more
December 7th 2010
Is there anywhere, apart from a traffic jam-bound second-hand BMW, where a person of some cultural and musical nouse can legitimately enjoy Elefunk amongst friends? Dick went to Bayawan to rescue Bob Marley, his dealer, who had run of funds and was trapped there with the weed. Bob met Dick at the bus station. Dick bought some chicken and some beers and they trailed down alleyways between plywood houses to Bob's friend's place by its babbling sewer. Dick knew these situations well from Brazil and immediately dispatched a semi-toothless friend of Bob for a couple of big bottles of Red Horse and got out his papers and pipe. Papers, real papers with glue, are an exotic and much prized luxury in the Philippines. Dick had about half a packet of Rizla Slim Blue Kingsize. They elicited ... read more
November 22nd 2010
When my friend told me that we're choosing Dumaguete as our destination for our three-day trip I was a little skiptical about it, thinking that the place is quite unfamiliar and a little unpopular among tourists yet. But after a few discussion and deliberation we all agreed, (what?... one vote against three?, okay, you won!). Since my friend (Iya) was kinda little excited and willing to settle everything and do the "researching" thing, we just paid for the ticket, and leave it all to her. We stayed in a Hotel ( what was the name again? ops I forgot!) one room two queen size beds. The hotel was quite okay, although we were just a little disappointed about the "internet connection" because it said to be included but it wasn't working. Since 'twas already lunch time ... read more
April 11th 2010
ankunft um 20 uhr in dumaguette, nicht gerade sehr einladend. die gegend um den pier sollte, so glaube ich, eher gemieden werden und als wir dann endlich unser hostel erreicht hatten, lies der stress des ganzen tages endlich mal nach. in herolds mansion (http://www.haroldsmansion.com/) hatten wir ein super zimmer, gratis internet und es hatte sogar ein resti dabei, wo es spitzen essen gab. es waren jetzt nur mehr knappe 3 wochen bis ich wieder heimfliegen musste und mani weiterreisen würde, wir wollten noch etwas entspannen und die zeit genießen, die wir noch gemeinsam hatten. zuerst dachten wir daran, nach palau in mikronesien zu fliegen, östlich von den philippinen. doch das würde ziemlich kostspielig werden und so einigten wir uns darauf, dass wir 2 wochen auf siguijor bleiben würden, dann noch einige tage in donsol um mit ... read more
October 11th 2009
Oh...Have you seen this girl? Her name is LynLyn. According to my wife Roro, she has moved away to a place we have never heard of... I don't know about that. She is someone I won't forget..Here is a clue..Her hat says Boracay..I think it's in Filipinas.... HI honey!... read more
March 1st 2009
Had a few spare days so decided to go and see Twin Lakes and Casaroro Falls. Trip up to Twin Lakes was longer than I expected and a bit of a rough road but worth the effort. Only me there!! Casaroro Falls was easy, to Valencia then follow the road up to Falls, again only me there! Very relaxing escape from Dumaguete!!!... read more
February 25th 2009
After leaving Palawan, we headed for the beautiful Visayas. The many islands were too numerous to conquer in one trip, so maybe I will have to go back at some point to get to the others, but the four islands I made it to were wonderful. Cebu I only spent one night in Cebu city. I used it (as I assume most people do) as a hub to get around the rest of Visayas. Cebu City was a pretty large city from what I saw. They had a lot of good shopping and a bunch of good food. (I had some wonderful chorizo there!) Lots of friendly places to stay, which is good, since that's about all I did there. Negros I spent most of my time in the Visayas between Negros and Negros Occidental. Landing ... read more
OK Philippines, you win, we don't want trouble. We're leaving. Be cool.
Published: January 5th 2009Asia » Philippines » Negros » Dumaguete
January 3rd 2009
We came to the Philippines with a hot tip to see whale sharks off the tourist track. We were so excited. Then it started to rain, I got chatted up by a subtle prostitute, it rained some more, and then we looked at a weather forecast. Typhoon? Nothing will stop the weathered travellers! Except a typhoon. Especially one which will cover the whole of the Philippines for the duration of our visas. God damnit. Well, hours after booking flights out of here in two weeks time, we decided that there was just no point in being here at all. Everything is wet, every journey is a massive ordeal involving gut wrenching ferry rides, and the whole damn place can just GET OUT OF MY FACE. It's such a shame. We both love the Philippine people and ... read more
November 16th 2008
Went out onj Saturday night to a Tribal Body Painting night in Dumaguete and it was amazing. And wow those Filipino girls are so beautiful!... read more
