“I Dreamed Of This” is all about incredible experiences, and usually my hotel stays are just part of these experiences. However, my Oriental Hotel review will (hopefully) show that the hotel IS the incredible experience. (*After my initial review 5 years ago, I visited again a few years later. There were substantial upgrades and new...
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SIAMA HOTEL: The Philippines’ Very Own “Secret Garden”
Tourists come from all over the world to swim with the whale sharks, but not too many know about this inspired hideaway along the road…for me, this is as good as it gets. I hope my Siama Hotel review will do this place justice, but something tells me you really need to experience it for...
Z Hostel: The Surprising Tech-Driven Side of the Philippines
Our modern world has brought us together. It has allowed for the exchange of information and ideas, and pushed the limits of expectation and design. Why am I mentioning this you ask? Well it ties into my Z Hostel review below…so bear with me. Our technology-driven culture has given rise to the “flashpacker” movement –...
OluKai Ohana vs Oofos – Which Sandal is Most Comfortable?
Hawaiian Flip Flop manufacturer Olukai is known for creating waterproof, “adventure footwear”. However, I took a pair of less adventurous Oofos on an island trekking trip, too. They performed surprisingly well! Here’s an in depth comparison between Olukai Ohana and Oofos. How Do They Look? Well, I think most sane people would agree that the...
My Olympus TG-3 Underwater Camera = I Dreamed Of This!
So much fun to play around with! Here’s my TG-3 underwater camera review… It Felt Like Christmas When This Camera Arrived in the Mail! I did a lot of research on underwater cameras before purchasing the TG-3. People had great things to say about it, but I wasn’t prepared for just how much fun it...
My Olympus TG-4 Field Test – Underwater in the Philippines
Here I review the Olympus TG-4 – the updated version of the camera I bought initially. These are tough little workhorses! By Nathan Allen “Nathan, what kind of camera do you use?” I receive this question from I Dreamed Of This readers all of the time. Well here you go… When I read about the...