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Local woman riding up the path to the volcano  
   

Local woman riding up the path to the volcano

An island within a lake on an island within a lake on an island (Taal Volcano, Luzon, Philippines)

October 8th 2009
(Day 552 on the road)Here is something I learned during the last year and a half of travelling in Southeast Asia: Whenever somebody claims to give you the "cheapest room in town" or a similar sounding offer, rest assured that there are much better deals to be had. This proved true once again when I shunned the guy who made just such a claim as I was looking for a place to crash in the unrem ... read more
Asia » Philippines » Taal Lake

Philippine Flag The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta... ... read more
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