Travel Photos & Musings By Nathan W. Allen
“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...
(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...
People often talk about a “hidden paradise”, but it is usually just an expression. In the case of Bonbon Beach, it’s literally true. There is a tiny jungle trail to access it, and if you don’t know exactly where it is, you could easily drive by the entire beach – without even knowing it’s there....
Leyte / Samar: Try Haven’s Tourist Transport Rent-a-Car Tacloban – Excellent quality car, van, and motorbike rentals in Tacloban City. Very trustworthy and reliable. Romblon Island, Romblon: Locate JD&G Italian Restaurant near Romblon Deli – Owner is named Marzio, and he may have a reliable XRM motorbike for you to rent (excellent food, too!) Palawan:...
Siargao ( pronounced Shar-Gow ) is a small, tropical island in the southern Philippines. I first heard about it when the Red Hot Chili Peppers were spotted surfing there after a local show. Apart from being absolutely stunning, the island also has it’s own quirky local culture. Surfers can be heard yelling “yewwwwwwww!!” when catching...
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...
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...
Welcome to my Thaipusam photos & review. These images were captured in Singapore, during this colorful, yearly festival. Words & Photos By Nathan Allen Legend states that the Hindu mother goddess gave a spear to Murugan, the god of war. With this spear, she helped him destroy an evil demon. Once a year on...
(If you haven’t read why I was declared “Officially Unwelcome” in the Philippines, you might want to start by clicking here.) I’m Nathan Allen – a “Philippine Advocate”, according to the national media. I have spent a total of 3 years exploring and documenting the beauty of the Philippines, and I consider it a great...