Travel Photos & Musings By Nathan W. Allen
I was on a challenging (but beautiful) motorbike ride through the massive region of Samar, Philippines. I wanted to stop by Calbayog, because I read there were 2 beautiful waterfalls in the mountains there. Bangon Falls looked pretty nice, but I was really interested in photographing majestic Tarangban further up the trail. Anyway, here’s my...
I’m not sure why, but somehow I always pictured Leyte as kind of boring…and flat. Instead, as my flight from Cebu prepared for landing in Tacloban, I was shocked to see beautiful, mountainous terrain out the window! Add to that coconut-tree lined white-sand beaches, and you see why my excitement really began to grow…follow along...
Of all the incredible places I’ve explored in the Philippines, people might be surprised to learn that Romblon Island almost tops the list. After all, you don’t hear too much about this place. Perhaps it’s because it’s overshadowed by it’s massively popular (and crowded) neighbor Boracay. Well let my Romblon travel guide show you this...
Leyte / Samar: Try Haven’s Tourist Transport Rent-a-Car Tacloban – Excellent quality car, van, and motorbike rentals in Tacloban City. Very trustworthy and reliable. Romblon Island, Romblon: Locate JD&G Italian Restaurant near Romblon Deli – Owner is named Marzio, and he may have a reliable XRM motorbike for you to rent (excellent food, too!) Palawan:...
Siargao ( pronounced Shar-Gow ) is a small, tropical island in the southern Philippines. I first heard about it when the Red Hot Chili Peppers were spotted surfing there after a local show. Apart from being absolutely stunning, the island also has it’s own quirky local culture. Surfers can be heard yelling “yewwwwwwww!!” when catching...
I have had the great pleasure of exploring much of the Philippines from north to south, and when people ask me where to spend their 2-4 week vacation in the country, Bohol is definitely one of my TOP 3 suggestions! Why? Well, the island is one of the most stunning, accessible, and diverse paradises of...
A tiny plane to a tiny island with BIG volcanoes, waterfalls, hot springs, and perfect white sand beaches = one unforgettable trip. A death-march up a volcano in the sun, a purple stubbed-toe and bee sting to-the-neck weren’t even enough to ruin such a beautiful place for me! Here’s my Camiguin Island travel guide… I...
You may not hear too much about this island when people talk about the Philippines. However, I hope my Catanduanes travel guide will show you why I highly recommend it! Words & Photos By Nathan Allen As I sat on the beach in Caramoan, I gazed across the water to the island of Catanduanes…I wasn’t sure how...
Riding the island of Samar was much more of an adventure than I thought it would be. First of all, it’s huge. Second, it’s not so developed…and while it’s great to get off the well-worn tourist path, the roads are pretty rough. Third, it was the start of the rainy season. However, the landscapes are...
Words & Photos By Nathan Allen The Ride of a Lifetime: The Long Way Home–Chapter 8 After the jaw-dropping island-hopping photos I captured at Linapacan with Tapik Resort, I decided to ride the “long” way back to Taytay. Ironically, the long way is actually shorter in distance, and much more direct. However, the road is...