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...
Tag: Backpacking
SAMAR By Motorbike – An Epic, Solo Road Trip in the Philippines
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...
Palawan By Motorcycle – Pt.8: Sibaltan to Fort Santa Isabel…and “Home”
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...
Palawan By Motorcycle – Pt. 7: Tapik Beach Park Island Hopping
The following is my Tapik beach park review. It’s one of 3 or 4 accommodations I stopped at during my epic motorcycle trip around Palawan. This was an epic few days – full of great company & adventures. Words &Photos By Nathan Allen The Ride of a Lifetime: Chapter 7 After exploring Duli and Diapila...
Palawan By Motorcycle – Pt.5: Diapila Beach, an Accidental Discovery
I wrote a Diapila Beach review…funny, because I didn’t even know this place existed. I love it! Words & Photos By Nathan Allen The Ride of a Lifetime: Chapter 5 On the ride from Long Beach, San Vicente to stunning El Nido, I encountered some beautiful scenery. These are my favorite kinds of days for...
Palawan By Motorcycle – Pt.4: Long Beach, San Vicente – A Wild Ride
The following is my review of Long Beach, San Vicente, a beautiful stop along my tour of Palawan. Words & Photos By Nathan Allen The Ride of a Lifetime: Chapter 4 My next stop was San Vicente’s “Long Beach” to the north–the longest stretch of white-sand beach in the Philippines. 14kms, I believe. However, getting there...
Palawan By Motorcycle – Pt. 3: Port Barton Island Hopping
Words & Photos By Nathan Allen Below you’ll find my Port Barton review, I stopped here on a memorable journey around Palawan island. The Ride of a Lifetime: Chapter 3 After I said goodbye to my new friends at Daluyon Resort in Sabang, I started the long ride to Port Barton, a place I have...
Palawan By Motorcycle – Pt. 2: The Underground River Tour + Sabang
This was my second stop during my trek around the island of Palawan. Here’s my Underground River tour review...quite the unforgettable experience! Words & Photos By Nathan Allen – Updated January 18, 2021 The Ride of a Lifetime: Chapter 2 I said goodbye to the wonderful staff at Ivywall Hotel in Puerto Princesa and started...
Palawan By Motorcycle – Pt. 1: Puerto Princesa and Nagtabon Beach
My review of Nagtabon Beach & Puerto Princesa, the first stops on my motorbiking tour around Palawan. Words & Photos By Nathan Allen For me, there is no better way to explore Palawan than by motorcycle. It is the modern day stallion, providing nomads and wanderers the ultimate freedom and mobility. As a photographer, I...
How Audio Mastering Funded My Long Term Travel
First of all, I never imagined my love of music would take me around the world. If so, it probably would have been through performing and touring, certainly not by running an audio mastering business. Well, life is full of surprises. This is how I funded the travel adventures of a lifetime. Words &...