Travel Photos & Musings By Nathan W. Allen
What a trip. Literally. A few days earlier you could have found me careening down a secluded island road in the Philippines…battling tropical storms – and even a 6.5 magnitude earthquake. Today, however, I am in Taiwan for the very first time. And my very first stop? Well I’m proud to present my luxurious HOTEL...
I was halfway through my tour of Taipei, and was scheduled to stay with this property in the Zhongshan District. Honestly, I didn’t know much about it, but a cursory search resulted in some rave reviews and striking photos. Well, I’m so very happy I accepted the invitation – I loved everything about this place!...
Wait, Sony RX100 III vs. Ricoh GR II? What’s a professional photographer doing comparing pocket cameras? I’ll tell you – when I started traveling full time, I realized that lugging bulky DSLR gear wasn’t going to cut it anymore. So I decided to do the following in-depth comparison for you. Words & Photos By...
Upon walking into Gloria Prince Hotel and continuing to the restaurant on the 2nd floor, it was quite obvious I was in for a treat. The dining hall was quite spacious, adorned with elaborate chandeliers and elegant dinner table settings…here’s my official CHIOU HWA review. This is a traditional Cantonese restaurant known for its dim...
Life as a globetrotting travel-writer has afforded me some pretty incredible experiences. I have paddled down India’s holy rivers at dawn, ridden a bicycle across a jungle ravine (350 feet in the sky), and swam with sharks the size of small school buses. However, I have to say – nothing prepared me for that moment...
For me, there were many reasons to love Bohol…and near the top of the list, there was my experience at this resort. Definitely a gold star. In fact, of all the places I’ve traveled to, in many parts of the world, this place does service best. Follow along with my Bohol Beach Club review –...
I have to admit, I’m a bit of a low light junkie. Ever since I bought my first Sony DSLR and paired it up with a classic f1.7 Minolta lens, I was hooked. However, I travel so much that I got tired of the size. When the Sony RX100 came out, my prayers were answered....
The only thing more beautiful than The Nest El Nido Resort? The story of the people who run it – Words, Photos & Review By Nathan Allen – Updated January, 2021 About half way through my motorbike trip around Palawan Island in the Philippines, I stopped in El Nido, a stunning limestone cliff-studded island paradise....
My Manila street photography sessions were difficult for two reasons. 1. I’m a foreigner, and I stick out like a sore thumb. 2. The majority of Filipinos seem to love the camera! It makes them light up and start posing right away…kind of ruins the whole candid aspect of it. Ha. By Nathan Allen Well...
Sohoton Cove can be found on the island of Bucas Grande, in Surigao, Philippines. To get there, you can either take a 2 hour boat ride from beautiful Siargao island, or one coming from Hayanggabon port in Surigao Del Norte. Anyhow, here’s my Sohoton Cove review…you can weigh the pros and cons for yourself. Since...