Sunset on Panglao Island

International Cheese Smuggling

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December 9th 2007
After seven months of travelling alone and meeting random travel buddies along the way, I was delighted to have a companion for the next three weeks; My friend Justine was flying out to join me. The past few weeks had been tough. I had only seen one other traveller in three weeks, and it had been quite lonely at times. So the prospect of travelling with an old friend was extremely welcome. We met ... read more

Asia » Philippines » Bohol

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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