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.
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?
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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!
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
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!
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!
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.
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 :)
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.
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...)
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
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
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.
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.
'We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time'
-- T. S. Eliot
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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.