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By JDV
January 27th 2006
Very quick entry Asia » Philippines » Palawan
I'm alive and well in the Philippines... more than I can say for internet connections here however. I have tried and tried and tried to load photos from Beijing but was unable. Instead of posting a bunch of text without pics I've opted for this very quick update. Expect a Beijing AND Philippines blog Feb 1st. Best, Jason. Here is where I"m staying if you're curious... some great photos on the site: www.dolarog.com Just in case you thought I was one dimentional and sought only -30C weather... this may convince you otherwise! [View Full Entry]

JDV - Jason Del Vicario | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: January 27th 2006 | 441 Views | [diary=37915]


I only have two thoughts about Puerto Princesa, Palawan: The best things in life are free. and You really do find happiness in the most unexpected places. [View Full Entry]

port80 - Cheche Uy-Visitacion | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: March 2nd 2006 | 9507 Views | [diary=39067]

Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Calamian Group of Islands (Culion, Busuanga, Coron) March 22 - 28, 2005 Palawan - The Philippines' Last Frontier The island province of Palawan has been declared as a nature sanctuary of the world, and for good reason. It is wrapped in a mantel of rainforests, outstanding dive sites, majestic mountains, primeval caves, and pristine beaches. It is surrounded by a coral shelf that abounds with varied and colorful marine life. It boasts of exotic flora and fauna, like the mousedeer and the [View Full Entry]

jillcutie - jill velasco | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
504 Words | 12 Comment(s) | 9 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s)
Published: April 27th 2005 | 5058 Views | [diary=6120]

Ditaytayan Sunset
Culion Sunny Day
A Boatman's Sunrise

By Gyr
August 23rd 2004
Palawan Traverse Asia » Philippines » Palawan » Puerto Princesa
I had a chance to visit Palawan in 2004. We had an audit engagement in the Province of Palawan. It was super! It was my chance to go to other places in Palawan.. remote. We had to make confirmation of ! [View Full Entry]

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Published: August 23rd 2004 | 51 Views | [diary=182210]


By Moonchild
October 11th 2003
AMANPULO Asia » Philippines » Palawan
birthday sunset
birthday sunset
the perfect backdrop
Peaceful island it is.. one must bathe in its waters and sink their feet in the sand to feel the serenity of the place. What you call postcard-picture-perfect is what you see everywhere you turn your head to here. From the small plane (which is the only way to reach this secret location) you will see islets dotting the ocean and as you descend you notice that you are heading to a runway in one of the islands and then will be surprised how such thing was on a place as remote as this. Propellers turning wildly as i looked out [View Full Entry]

Moonchild - Monica Angeles | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: February 22nd 2006 | 351 Views | [diary=37282]

picture perfect
let me surround you
waiting for her prince

Viewtiful
Viewtiful
Coron ... I going back ...
I had the chance to visit Coron Palawan last March 21, 2003 with the intention of escaping for a while from my very stressful work. Palawan is synonymous to island hopping, snorkling, kayaking and swimming. In short its a complete getaway from a very demanding world. Though I have been hearing that Nepenthes do florish on this part of the island, I have never expected that I would see them on my visit to the island. But before packing my things to Palawan, I make it a point to have a picture of some Nepenthes on hand as adviced by a [View Full Entry]

millionesg - RAMELB | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: August 21st 2006 | 191 Views | [diary=83370]

The plot
the missing link!!!
nepenhes ...


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