http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Philippines/Leyte/Tacloban/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Asia , Philippines , Leyte , Tacloban en-us Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:18:33 +0000 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:18:33 +0000 These photos were taken on the 30th of October 2007.After a few days in Manila we made our way to Tacloban for a 4day trip. It was divided into visiting my relatives dad's side then mom's side and my friends with a little city sightseeing on the side. My uncle picked us up from Tacloban airport and then we made our way to Jollibee for breakfast. Ordered the chicken joy meal. I love how they http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Philippines/Leyte/Tacloban/blog-407921.html A very old beach resort popular for families who like to spend their weekends together locally. I remember coming here all the time when I was young.The resort itself is clean the water is not your usual white sand crystal clear blue water. The sand itself if black due to the island's volcanic origins. http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Philippines/Leyte/Tacloban/blog-405142.html Volunteer Abroad in Philippines Volunteering OpportunitiesVolunteering Abroad in Philippines The culture of the Philippines is a combination of Asian and Spanish influence. The people are an ethnic mix of Malay Chinese Spanish American and Indian. Since the Spaniards dominated the Philippines for over 300 years many of their traditions and holidays originate from the Spaniards. Over 90 of http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Philippines/Leyte/Tacloban/blog-331589.html My trip to the Philippines was an eyeopening experience.I was in Tacloban for three weeks working as a volunteer. I did everything from painting houses to feeding and playing with kids. Being a teacher for a 4th grade school class and telling them all about Norway was probably the most fun.The Filipino people are extremely friendly. I stayed in a community called Bliss community with about 42 http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Philippines/Leyte/Tacloban/blog-275730.html Bonjour tousVoici quelques photos de notre voyage aux Philippines l't pass question de tester le site... voir le vido du traffic TaclobanOn se revoit en novembre quelque part en Asie...Franois et Marie http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Philippines/Leyte/Tacloban/blog-251366.html