Travel Photos & Musings By Nathan W. Allen
By Nathan Allen Guess where this pic was taken…Vietnam? Thailand? Bahamas? Philippines? Nope. It was taken in the U.S.A.!! No, it’s not April Fool’s Day – it’s July 4th, my home country’s birthday! I chose this photo to represent how diverse the U.S. really is. Some people always had a sense of patriotism growing up,...
Remembering Mr. Wilson… “A good teacher is like a candle – it consumes itself to light the way for others” – Mustafa Kemal Atatürk Walking down the empty hall by my niece’s classroom today, I couldn’t help but think back to my own time in school. I was suddenly hit with the realization that the...
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...
It’s quite surprising that I haven’t been to Bali yet, considering all the places I have been, and how much I have always wanted to explore the fascinating sights, sounds and tastes of Indonesia. When I ask hardcore travelers where they encountered the most warm and friendly people in the world, Indonesia is always up...
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...
A colorful, budget-guide to backpacking the Philippines, a country near and dear to my heart. By Nathan Allen On a bumpy bus ride to Cambodia a few years ago, I met a young Swiss couple backpacking their way around the world. At the time I was just 2 weeks into my first real overseas adventure,...
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...
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...