Travel Photos & Musings By Nathan W. Allen
Technically, my headline understates things. This hotel is actually on an island…looking out over a lake, that has another island, which has a volcano…inside of a lake…which has another island…which has ANOTHER volcano. Seriously. This is why they say it’s more fun in the Philippines. Let’s get to my Taal Vista Hotel review, shall we?...
Imagine staying in a stylish bed & breakfast tucked away in a small Philippine island town. Now imagine a world-class beach nearby…with almost no tourists. For me, this dream came true. Well here’s my Stone Creek House review…it’s a townhouse that has been converted to a boutique hotel, and it’s one of the reasons I...
Nathan Allen was listed as the #2 top male blogger in the world by Huffington Post…and “I Dreamed Of This” ranked in the top 20 travel blogs worldwide. 2014 saw multiple viral articles, as well as Mapping Megan naming him one of the “Sexiest Male Travelers Alive”…which he found embarrassing / flattering. His travel photography...
Hi guys! I’ve had so many requests to use my photos for these, so here you go! All are free Philippines Facebook cover photos – they were taken by me during my travels. They are perfectly sized, and 100% free for you to download and use. Just click the links below each photo! – Nathan...
My name is Nathan Allen. I arrived in the Philippines in the beginning of 2013, and quickly abandoned any plans of traveling elsewhere. I was spellbound by the stunning natural beauty and incomparable warmth and hospitality of the people. So what exactly is my goal here in the land of sun-kissed smiles? If possible, my...
Did I just find a drop of honey in the milk pot? Indeed, it appears I’m a Pocahontas descendant! It started just like any other day…here I was, a (very) white American searching my family tree online. It ended with the surprising discovery that I am the great, great* grandson of Matoaka – one of...
Contact me HERE My family moved around a lot before I could remember, and then 3 more times after I could. By the time I turned 8, we were in California, and ended up staying there. However, the precedent had already been set. Wandering was in my blood. Funny thing about me: I have a...
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...
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...
The town of Miagao (also known as Miag-Ao) is also the charming and relaxing home of the University of the Philippines Visayas. I as fortunate to spend a month or so here, the following is my Miagao Travel Guide… If you plan on visiting Panay island for the Dinagyang Festival, I suggest a side-trip to...