Travel Photos & Musings By Nathan W. Allen
This is the story of my last night in Taipei…it was so much more than just a hotel stay – it was an experience…and one that I could not pass up. Here’s my favorite of the series – the official “I Dreamed Of This” Hotel Proverbs review. The hotel sits overlooking Liugongzhen Park, in Taipei’s...
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...
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...
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...
This place seems to be a bit of a foodie secret. I have traveled to the Philippines twice, spending over a year there each time. I have sampled and explored many restaurants and eateries in that time…how did I not know about this delicious neighborhood? Well, here’s my Kapitolyo Restaurant features… Situated just northeast of...
In just 2 months, I visited this city 4 separate times! What keeps me coming back? Well, in Iloilo I found a sophisticated, health-conscious city that is rich in history, heritage, and a wide variety of affordably delicious dining options! With my photo Iloilo Travel guide below, here are 10 reasons I think you’ll never...
It was Known as “The Pearl Of The Orient”? Really? In any case, here is my Manila Travel Guide… To be honest, I asked many, many people (locals and foreigners) what they like about Manila, and over and over, I was met with head-scratching and silence. They all told me they would think about it...
(Scroll down if you want to skip to my ultimate Boracay travel guide – the island’s Hotels, Restaurants, and Attractions…) By Nathan Allen Boracay. Boom!! Trust me – Kim Kardashian’s butt isn’t the only thing that could “break the Internet”. Having been told that Boracay was already too crowded and overdeveloped, I managed to avoid...
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...