San Augusin

September 15th 2008
We had both read a lot of bad press about Manila. Just about every blog or subjective piece of writing about the city described it as not much more than a dirty, sprawling mass. For this reason we did not plan to stay long, just a day and a half to give us the chance to take a quick look around and buy some snorkelling gear. Well, we didn't find the snorkels, but what we did find was something far ... read more

Asia » Philippines » Manila

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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Darrell and Cathy

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Two South African graduates with itchy feet and very little money, we take to the East in search of beautiful views, wierd food and a backpack full of memories. This is the story of the highs, lows and the day-to-day journey. After completing a year-and-a-half of teaching Inglish in South Korea and a beautiful ceremony on a wine farm during a holiday back in SA, we're now MARRIED and have even bought property together (our awesome tent-for-2!). Now that we're Kimchied-up we took the long road home to SA, including 4 months of backpacking around SE Asia. Recently we moved to New Zealand ... full info

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