As an expat in the Philippines, one of my goals is to explore as much of this country as I possibly can before we leave. You see expat life is transient and one day we will be moving on. I like to share my travel stories with readers to encourage them to explore, step out of their comfort zone and become more familiar with the culture, the people and the land they are guests of.
If you are looking for a place to while away your time, then visit Quriocity. This place will help you escape the day to day and let you encounter the extraordinary.
If you are planning a trip to Thailand, I urge you to visit the less touristy Ko Lanta. It is gorgeous and the coastline will blow your mind.
Recently I had the opportunity to meet and interview one of the Philippines most successful artists, glass sculptor Ramon Orlina.
If you live in the tropics, rainy season is here. They can be non-eventful, or stuff can get quickly out of control. So here is my top ten list for how to survive the wet season.
Sometimes things just don’t go to plan when you go on holidays. What then? You can cry in a corner, that is therapeutic, or you can just go to ‘Plan B’ and figure it out. Our time at Hong Kong Disneyland was certainly an experience.
Have you tried hanging at a food park? Well, maybe you should give it a try. Casual dining, a range of cuisines, chilled out and relaxed. We went to The Yard Underground in Pasig the other week. It was a pretty good night out.
On our recent trip back to Perth, Western Australia I decided to play tourist. I wanted to discover and rediscover what my city has to offer. Here is SaltyBug’s Guide to Perth.
If you are looking for a day trip that is close to home, perhaps check out Cubao. There are some pretty cool places to find. My pick is the Cubao Expo where you can rummage through vintage and second hand shops to find treasure.
Did you know that if you want to catch local transport with your dog or cat in the Philippines, that you need a pet permit? Well now you do, read on to find out the details.
It was an unexpected find, but Biak na Bato National Park in Bulacan is well worth the travel. Pack your bathers, a picnic and sunblock and come and enjoy the serenity.
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