Philippines

Philippines

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February 22nd 2009

Published: February 24th 2009

So, there we were, sitting at a bar in Bangkok with one day left on our visa trying to decide whether to head east into Myanmar or west into Cambodia. Either choice was going to be a hassle involving a long bus ride on an awful road ending in a hectic border post and all the stress and general mayhem that ensues at such places. This all needed happen within 20 odd hours to avoid the dreaded "VIS... Read Full Entry

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Lisa & Andy

Exodus

Lisa Sciambra Andrew Steyn Two New Yorkers (one native, one South African) who decided to put our ¨normal¨ lives on hold for about a year and see the world. Without much of an agenda, we quit our jobs, gave up our apartment, and left behind all but what we could fit into two backpacks in hopes of expanding our minds, broadening our horizons, and possibly creating a new sense of normal for ourselves. We hope you enjoy reading about our travels. ... full info

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More pigsty

again, the best pig real estate in the world

The weather turns

we awoke to a white out one morning. the clouds rose around noon

Jeepney

from Batad back to Banaue

Banaue

The poeple who built these terraces also used to hunt heads, but are generally considered models of hospitality

Banaue

Salmon Sushi Potato Chips

much better than you'd imagine..better than the seaweed ones in Indonesia anyways

Bantayan

we found ourselves a little bungalow on sugar beach. We could have stayed here forever

Sugar beach

the view from the porch

White sand, blue water

This is what it's all about. It's hard to understand why there were so few tourists...the Philippines are the way to go!

The floating bar

Some genius figured this one out. Specifically a pretty cool Swedish guy

Lee

For those who have been following, you'll note a new bikini!!!

A place that does not suck

as viewed from the water, a great island. so laid back, so undeveloped, so perfect

sometimes Lee gets hold of the camera

Sugar beach

Some of the many palms

Baptism

We got to witness a genuine Baptism in the ocean. I kept yelling "shark!!!" (not really, mom!)

Lee

This was a familiar sight on Bantayan...Lee, Emil, San Miguel and our beach hut.

Life is good

shall I say it again...the Philippines rocks!!!!

Emil

on our way to the floating bar in Bantayan

Floating Bar

ahhh...life is good

Floating Bar

one of the better ways to pass time is to find yourself a good floating bar...seriously, you have to try it

Floating Bar

24th February 2009

Marc
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Fantastic blog
And you should definitely head back, 7000 islands are waiting for you to discover. Great blog, fantastic pictures!

25th February 2009

Emil
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San Miguels, San Miguels
It is almost beer o clock for sure. Im back in Singapore and wendsday is ladies nights in Clarkey, so guess who is going there? Me. Heading out to Bali on sun for a good few weeks of surfing. Im sure thats the life style Iv always been looking for. Might actully be in Bangkok in a few weeks. Let me know when you are there, and maybe we can drink a beer that nourishes true thai friendship. If not Id like you to get back New York fairly soon so I can come over, bum on your couch and visit all the places of my favorit mobster movies, harass Woody Allen, swim in the hudson, hitch hike up to new england and maybe find myself a neurotic, petite new yorker lady. Who knowes Cheers Emil

26th February 2009

vix
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sounds like a wonderful time :)
you really should try visiting palawan next time. gorgeous place and very laidback. you could easily spend 2 weeks there island hopping!

26th February 2009

Sarah
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Awesome...
Philippines, is really wonderful place, have a lot of things to discover, and Blogs are really useful thing for the people who wants to explore their self even without going out, and have a lot things to do. Internet made the world very small for us human. Hope you continue creating a blog.. I really love reading all of them.

27th February 2009

alex
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Envious me
Whoa! Such a blog... I am a Filipino working abroad (just like the 10 percent or so of my country's labor force), and I must say I envy you for having been to those places you've mentioned in your blog. Banaue Rice Terraces- I have studied that in my Social Studies class in elementary school but have not been a kilometer near such as an incredible (your words ;-)) place. I wish more enlightened and responsible tourists (and Filipinos as well) come to visit places the Philippines has to offer.

27th February 2009

alex
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1st March 2009

mumsie
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miss u both
Chops and lee the Philippines looks incredible, what wonderful beaches and u both look so tanned and happy --- don't get too settled we want u back in the States soon. J and P and boys all love reading about your travels and can't wait to hear from u in person. Stay safe love and kisses mumsie.

3rd April 2009

Emily
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Wow - another great entry! Phillippines looks and sounds amazing and has been added to my wish list. You both look great - so very happy! I miss you both - and can not wait to read about your next adventure.

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