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Date: 3rd September 2007
Great advice!
Hi guys, my girlfriend and I are heading off to Vietnam in Nov and have been seriously considering Phu Quoc. I think you've sold it to us! Thanks for the great blog. Can you give us any tips on where to stay on the island?
From Blog: Neither here nor there!
Great advice!
Hi guys, my girlfriend and I are heading off to Vietnam in Nov and have been seriously considering Phu Quoc. I think you've sold it to us! Thanks for the great blog. Can you give us any tips on where to stay on the island?
From Blog: Neither here nor there!
Date: 13th July 2007
cork
Was interested to see where my Grandmother came from. Never been but promised myself I would some day.
From Blog: The Beara Necessities
cork
Was interested to see where my Grandmother came from. Never been but promised myself I would some day.
From Blog: The Beara Necessities
Date: 21st June 2007
13 euro for royale with cheese???
scary prices! Will not put Oslo at top of list for a while then! Hope all well with you guys! big kiss from big Holly! C.
From Blog: The Viking and I
13 euro for royale with cheese???
scary prices! Will not put Oslo at top of list for a while then! Hope all well with you guys! big kiss from big Holly! C.
From Blog: The Viking and I
Date: 12th April 2007
Simple But Attractive
My best friend's tekking in Hymalaya, Nepal. I'm feeling envious his tour and yours in Ireland, which is highly calm and simple, I think. Enjoy your trip. Good luck. from Korea.
From Blog: Getting Outta the Dirty Auld Town
Simple But Attractive
My best friend's tekking in Hymalaya, Nepal. I'm feeling envious his tour and yours in Ireland, which is highly calm and simple, I think. Enjoy your trip. Good luck. from Korea.
From Blog: Getting Outta the Dirty Auld Town
Date: 5th February 2007
Good Luck for the Future !
Hi Amy/Ed.....I'm glad to have read your blogs....especially this one....it deeply touched me as it sends a very good message to the world. Although now broke, you still have each other and together gained precious memories and a wealth of experience and knowledge about different cultures and our world that you can pass on to your family, friends and future grandkids......GOD Bless you both.....cheers ! Jo
From Blog: Romantic Ireland's Dead and Gone
Good Luck for the Future !
Hi Amy/Ed.....I'm glad to have read your blogs....especially this one....it deeply touched me as it sends a very good message to the world. Although now broke, you still have each other and together gained precious memories and a wealth of experience and knowledge about different cultures and our world that you can pass on to your family, friends and future grandkids......GOD Bless you both.....cheers ! Jo
From Blog: Romantic Ireland's Dead and Gone
Date: 24th January 2007
will miss the blog
Hi Amy, Hi Ed, Can't believe your trip is drawing to a close. Have loved your blog and will miss logging in to read it. Can't wait to hear about the trip in person. See you soon, Claire Mc.
From Blog: Four Seasons In One Day
will miss the blog
Hi Amy, Hi Ed, Can't believe your trip is drawing to a close. Have loved your blog and will miss logging in to read it. Can't wait to hear about the trip in person. See you soon, Claire Mc.
From Blog: Four Seasons In One Day
Date: 23rd January 2007
Welcome home
Welcome back home, and may the truth of your TS Eliot quote ring true. We came home to Washington State less than two months ago from a year of wandering -- and are experiencing a bit of culture shock ourselves. Have enjoyed being occasional readers of your blog. Cheers!
From Blog: Four Seasons In One Day
Welcome home
Welcome back home, and may the truth of your TS Eliot quote ring true. We came home to Washington State less than two months ago from a year of wandering -- and are experiencing a bit of culture shock ourselves. Have enjoyed being occasional readers of your blog. Cheers!
From Blog: Four Seasons In One Day
Date: 29th December 2006
Comments from Filipinos
It was fantastic to blog on the Philippines and receive comments and tips from so many Filipino people. It really shows how much they love their country and also how they get out there to see it. The thing we loved most about the people of the Philippines is their fantastic sense of humour, maybe its because everyone speaks English, but you never go far before someone says something which makes you smile and laugh. Great attitude to life!
From Blog: The Rice and The Paddies
Comments from Filipinos
It was fantastic to blog on the Philippines and receive comments and tips from so many Filipino people. It really shows how much they love their country and also how they get out there to see it. The thing we loved most about the people of the Philippines is their fantastic sense of humour, maybe its because everyone speaks English, but you never go far before someone says something which makes you smile and laugh. Great attitude to life!
From Blog: The Rice and The Paddies
Date: 29th December 2006
Bye Bye to The Philippines
Hi Marco, Thanks for your comment. I am sorry to say we are back in Singapore now, so no more updates from The Philippines. However we hope we have inspired a few more people to add a trip to their SE Asia itineries, and hopefully you will be able to follow some other peoples wanderings soon. Happy New Year EdAm
From Blog: The Rice and The Paddies
Bye Bye to The Philippines
Hi Marco, Thanks for your comment. I am sorry to say we are back in Singapore now, so no more updates from The Philippines. However we hope we have inspired a few more people to add a trip to their SE Asia itineries, and hopefully you will be able to follow some other peoples wanderings soon. Happy New Year EdAm
From Blog: The Rice and The Paddies
Date: 29th December 2006
Great Blog!
Just want to say thank you for your entertaining blog. It's great to know that you guys enjoyed your trip to my country. I miss it terribly! Keep on blogging!
From Blog: The Rice and The Paddies
Great Blog!
Just want to say thank you for your entertaining blog. It's great to know that you guys enjoyed your trip to my country. I miss it terribly! Keep on blogging!
From Blog: The Rice and The Paddies
Date: 23rd December 2006
So true!
I definitely agree with you that the government needs to boost tourism so much more. The Philippines has much to offer tourists, but to this day, the country is not as visited as other SE Asian countries. Why is that? I'm so happy to see you enjoyed my family's motherland! Especially during Christmas. Christmas there is so much more festive than anything I've seen in the States. Enjoy the rest of your stay. And happy travels!
From Blog: La Isla Bonita
So true!
I definitely agree with you that the government needs to boost tourism so much more. The Philippines has much to offer tourists, but to this day, the country is not as visited as other SE Asian countries. Why is that? I'm so happy to see you enjoyed my family's motherland! Especially during Christmas. Christmas there is so much more festive than anything I've seen in the States. Enjoy the rest of your stay. And happy travels!
From Blog: La Isla Bonita
Date: 23rd December 2006
A Filipino Xmas
Hi Marl, Unfortunately our time here is coming to a close. We have loved being in the Philippines, definately our favourite country out of those we visited in South East Asia. I think the government need to get working on a marketing plan, as the country has so much to offer tourists on all budgets and of all ages. Merry Christmas and thanks for your comment.
From Blog: La Isla Bonita
A Filipino Xmas
Hi Marl, Unfortunately our time here is coming to a close. We have loved being in the Philippines, definately our favourite country out of those we visited in South East Asia. I think the government need to get working on a marketing plan, as the country has so much to offer tourists on all budgets and of all ages. Merry Christmas and thanks for your comment.
From Blog: La Isla Bonita
Date: 23rd December 2006
i'm from the philippines but working here in singapore. i enjoy reading your blog about the country. can't wait to read the next one. cheers and merry xmas :)
From Blog: La Isla Bonita
i'm from the philippines but working here in singapore. i enjoy reading your blog about the country. can't wait to read the next one. cheers and merry xmas :)
From Blog: La Isla Bonita
Date: 21st December 2006
gr8!
i luv boracay. good to hear u had a good time there. it is paradise. nice people, inexpensive, good food and the white sand!
From Blog: La Isla Bonita
gr8!
i luv boracay. good to hear u had a good time there. it is paradise. nice people, inexpensive, good food and the white sand!
From Blog: La Isla Bonita
Date: 14th December 2006
August Visit
You will love it. We have met some fantastic people here. Nearly everyone we have come across speaks excellent English so no problems there. It's the South East Asian country where we have had most interaction with the locals. They are really keen to learn about you and to talk about their lives. Its kinda nice walking down the street and constantly hearing Hey Joe or Hey Man! It is such a beautiful country with so much to do and see.
From Blog: The Rice and The Paddies
August Visit
You will love it. We have met some fantastic people here. Nearly everyone we have come across speaks excellent English so no problems there. It's the South East Asian country where we have had most interaction with the locals. They are really keen to learn about you and to talk about their lives. Its kinda nice walking down the street and constantly hearing Hey Joe or Hey Man! It is such a beautiful country with so much to do and see.
From Blog: The Rice and The Paddies
Date: 11th December 2006
Wow!
Love the entries and especially the photos. I can't wait to get to the Philippines in August! How did the locals treat you tourists? (I'm 1/2 Filipino, but don't speak the language...and will be coming with my European fiance...this should be interesting...)
From Blog: The Rice and The Paddies
Wow!
Love the entries and especially the photos. I can't wait to get to the Philippines in August! How did the locals treat you tourists? (I'm 1/2 Filipino, but don't speak the language...and will be coming with my European fiance...this should be interesting...)
From Blog: The Rice and The Paddies
Date: 9th December 2006
Not so bad
You'll love it. Actually its not too bad, in the daytime its low 20s and at night not lower than 15 degrees I would say. It really depends on what you are used to, but the bus is artic! We did not exagerate on that one. Enjoy! EdAm
From Blog: The Rice and The Paddies
Not so bad
You'll love it. Actually its not too bad, in the daytime its low 20s and at night not lower than 15 degrees I would say. It really depends on what you are used to, but the bus is artic! We did not exagerate on that one. Enjoy! EdAm
From Blog: The Rice and The Paddies
Date: 8th December 2006
i'm going to banawe and sagada for the last week of december... how cold is it now? i'm pretty darn excited!
From Blog: The Rice and The Paddies
i'm going to banawe and sagada for the last week of december... how cold is it now? i'm pretty darn excited!
From Blog: The Rice and The Paddies
Date: 4th December 2006
Awesome
You make me wish I still was in the Philippines! What a lovely country to travel in. To answer your question under the previous blog: Baguio isn't too interesting, but Sagada, Banaue and Batad (it's worth the hike!) are all really cool. Bontoc is also a lovely small town (albeit there's not much to do). I haven't been to, but Kabayan's mummies are supposed to be amazing. Just make sure you plan that part well for transport as you might end up wasting a day because of transport (as happened to me) Good luck and keep the blogs coming! V
From Blog: Joe Versus the Volcano
Awesome
You make me wish I still was in the Philippines! What a lovely country to travel in. To answer your question under the previous blog: Baguio isn't too interesting, but Sagada, Banaue and Batad (it's worth the hike!) are all really cool. Bontoc is also a lovely small town (albeit there's not much to do). I haven't been to, but Kabayan's mummies are supposed to be amazing. Just make sure you plan that part well for transport as you might end up wasting a day because of transport (as happened to me) Good luck and keep the blogs coming! V
From Blog: Joe Versus the Volcano
Date: 4th December 2006
Up North
Hey, we hope to head for Baguio tomorrow (we needed a break from the waves!) and then further north from there. Have you been to Vigan? Is it worth the trip? Thanks EdAm.
From Blog: Cooking up a Storm
Up North
Hey, we hope to head for Baguio tomorrow (we needed a break from the waves!) and then further north from there. Have you been to Vigan? Is it worth the trip? Thanks EdAm.
From Blog: Cooking up a Storm
Date: 4th December 2006
Small La Laguna
The snorkeling was fantastic! As it was my first time I have nothing to compare it to but Ed has been to the Great Barrier Reef and said it was better in Mindoro. I think tourism has probably increased alot since you were there but its still very much a local community unlike many of the touristy islands in other parts of SE Asia.
From Blog: Cooking up a Storm
Small La Laguna
The snorkeling was fantastic! As it was my first time I have nothing to compare it to but Ed has been to the Great Barrier Reef and said it was better in Mindoro. I think tourism has probably increased alot since you were there but its still very much a local community unlike many of the touristy islands in other parts of SE Asia.
From Blog: Cooking up a Storm
Date: 4th December 2006
Brekkie
Thanks for the tips Kenn. We will definately check them out on our next visit. EdAm
From Blog: Your breakfast will be served in the bathroom
Brekkie
Thanks for the tips Kenn. We will definately check them out on our next visit. EdAm
From Blog: Your breakfast will be served in the bathroom
Date: 4th December 2006
What an adventure !
Stereotypes are broken once you connect and get to know more about the people and their culture. Enjoy the rest of your trip ! :>
From Blog: Cooking up a Storm
What an adventure !
Stereotypes are broken once you connect and get to know more about the people and their culture. Enjoy the rest of your trip ! :>
From Blog: Cooking up a Storm
Edam
Edward Carroll & Amy Forde
Found It!
I think we stayed in Viet Thanh Resort. It was really basic but peaceful and really cheap. There was a cute little restaurant just along the beach where we ate tuna steaks and watch the sun go down.
From Blog: Neither here nor there!