Sorsogon is the southernmost province of Luzon, the largest island in the Philippines. During my time exploring the country, my imagination always went wild when somebody mentioned this place…even the name conjures up images of sorcerers, dragons, and fairies – for me, anyway. Let’s get going with my official Sorsogon travel guide… By Nathan Allen...
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Masbate Beaches – Best Tourist-Free Paradise in the Philippines
Masbate beaches have fine, powdery white sand. Couple this with a complete lack of tourists, and you have yourself a real paradise. Do enjoy this travel guide I’ve prepared… Updated January 17, 2021 Masbate is the kind of place you discover and just want to keep to yourself…but then you realize how much tourism would help...
“Albay Stole My Heart.” – Tourist in the Philippines
A place that, over the years, I’ve been proud to call home. Please enjoy my Albay Travel guide. I bet you’ll like it as much I do… Foodie? Nature Lover? You’ve Just Met Your Match… About a year ago, the media posted my letter to a Polish blogger: “In defense of Filipino food“. At the...
Life Goals: Island-Hopping in Caramoan, Philippines
It’s not too well know outside the Philippines, but I hope my Caramoan Travel Guide will help convince international tourists (or locals who haven’t visited yet) to check this place out! I really did love it. The Paradise That Just Might Have It All… Caramoan is located in the province of Camarines Sur, in the...
PHOTOS: Masbate Rodeo’s Tough Filipino Cowboys
What an unexpected surprise to find this yearly festival in the Philippines – please enjoy my Masbate Rodeo photos below… So The Philippines Has a Rodeo I have to be honest. I am from the U.S…from the state that held the world’s first rodeo over a hundred years ago. This does not make me some...
To Richard Branson: Please Buy Calaguas Island, Philippines
“Calaguas is like Boracay 20 years ago…” I heard this often while traveling the Philippines. Well I saw it for myself, and here’s my satirical Calaguas travel guide… By Nathan Allen Dear Mr. Branson, we all know you are addicted to good times and tropical islands. I’m surprised I haven’t heard you talk about the...
The Timeless Beauty of the Philippine Provinces – in Black & White
Ah, the small towns and villages of the Philippines–a place where you can slow down, decompress…and breathe some fresh, clean air. Where the worries of hectic, modern life seem to fade from view, and sharing a home-cooked meal with friends and family becomes your #1 priority. Enjoy my Philippine provinces photos… By Nathan Allen After...