Archive for July, 2010

  • So is Carabao Island the "emerging island paradise" that it claims to be? Well, visiting the island today it's hard to imagine that this island will ever become "the next Boracay". The San Jose beach is certainly beautiful, however the infrastructure on the island has a long way to go, and it will take a lot of investment for it to become a world class destination. Certainly if the planned international airport pushes through (some residents on the island are skeptical that it will) it will provide the boost needed to propel the island into the limelight.

    Romblon: Exploring Carabao Island

    Posted on July 30, 2010 | 26 Comments
    So is Carabao Island the "emerging island paradise" that it claims to be? Well, visiting the island today it's hard to imagine that this island will ever become "the next Boracay". The San Jose beach is certainly beautiful, however the infrastructure on the island has a long way to go, and it will take a lot of investment for it to become a world class destination. Certainly if the planned international airport pushes through (some residents on the island are skeptical that it will) it will provide the boost needed to propel the island into the limelight.

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  • Lambingan Falls are a beautiful series of cascades in the foothills of Guiting-Guiting, just north of the town o f Magdiwang. Its natural crystal clear pools are good for swimming while its cool and green surroundings are ideal for picnic.

    Romblon: Lambingan Falls

    Posted on July 29, 2010 | 9 Comments
    Lambingan Falls are a beautiful series of cascades in the foothills of Guiting-Guiting, just north of the town o f Magdiwang. Its natural crystal clear pools are good for swimming while its cool and green surroundings are ideal for picnic.

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  •   Exploring the islands around the remote municipality of Burdeos the previous day had been a very satisfying experience for...

    Polillo Island: Minasawa Bird Sanctuary Binombonan Island and Bakaw-Bakaw Island

    Posted on July 17, 2010 | 13 Comments
      Exploring the islands around the remote municipality of Burdeos the previous day had been a very satisfying experience for...

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  • Aglicay Beach Resort is located just south of the town of Alcantara on the east coast of Tablas Island, which is part of the Romblon group of islands in the Philippines. It has its own private beach which is lovely although it has obviously been "engineered" somewhat to extend the sand back further inland from the water.

    Romblon: Aglicay Beach Resort

    Posted on July 12, 2010 | 3 Comments
    Aglicay Beach Resort is located just south of the town of Alcantara on the east coast of Tablas Island, which is part of the Romblon group of islands in the Philippines. It has its own private beach which is lovely although it has obviously been "engineered" somewhat to extend the sand back further inland from the water.

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  •   Fishing is quite an obsession in Mackay. It seems to be a paradise for those who love fishing. Its...

    Mackay: Fishing at Pioneer River

    Posted on July 11, 2010 | No Comments
      Fishing is quite an obsession in Mackay. It seems to be a paradise for those who love fishing. Its...

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  •   Spending a few days at Charles’ parents in Mackay, Queensland gave me a bit of a glimpse of how...

    A Glimpse of Mackay

    Posted on July 10, 2010 | 2 Comments
      Spending a few days at Charles’ parents in Mackay, Queensland gave me a bit of a glimpse of how...

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