Travel Photos & Musings By Nathan W. Allen
I was in the Philippines during Typhoon Yolanda. I weathered the storm with a family in Legazpi, about 250kms away from the epicenter, Tacloban City. I volunteered doing repacking afterward, but at the time, was not allowed to visit the city. 3 years later, I finally got my chance. I flew to Leyte province, and...
While on a trip around Romblon Island in the Philippines, I made friends with an animated Italian expat in Romblon town. He insisted that we check out a place on the southern end of the island. I’m glad we did, there were some fascinating coral reefs and underwater caves! Here’s my Agpanabat Turtle Sanctuary review…...
I’m not sure why, but somehow I always pictured Leyte as kind of boring…and flat. Instead, as my flight from Cebu prepared for landing in Tacloban, I was shocked to see beautiful, mountainous terrain out the window! Add to that coconut-tree lined white-sand beaches, and you see why my excitement really began to grow…follow along...
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...
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 –...
What is it about this humble, somewhat nondescript property tucked away near a sleepy fishing village? To truly understand it’s appeal, you must dive a little deeper…and beyond that, there is something about this place that you just can’t quite put your finger on…I call it #MomoMagic 🙂 I will try to do it justice...
Of all the incredible places I’ve explored in the Philippines, people might be surprised to learn that Romblon Island almost tops the list. After all, you don’t hear too much about this place. Perhaps it’s because it’s overshadowed by it’s massively popular (and crowded) neighbor Boracay. Well let my Romblon travel guide show you this...
Just over a year and a half ago, a company approached me about purchasing some of my pictures to decorate the rooms of a new hotel they were developing in the Philippines. I got the sense that they were quite professional, so I took them up on their offer. Well, little did I know that...
After Puerto Princesa (where my flight arrived), Sabang was the first stop of my motorbike tour of Palawan. Actually, the ride to Sabang is one of the most fascinating and scenic trips I’ve taken anywhere in the Philippines! The local villages, towering elegant trees and limestone cliffs along the way are truly unforgettable. To top...
After a long, adventurous ride from the enchanting jungles of Sabang, I ended up in the small, scenic beach town of Port Barton. Here you can find just about everything available in farther flung locations like El Nido, but with less travel time, and certainly less crowds. The paved road to Port Barton is being...