Ilocos Norte: Badoc Island
Badoc Island is one of the Philippines best kept secrets. This little strip of white beach sits 1km off Badoc Beach and is simply perfection.
La Union: San Juan
We feel like we really started our road trip here, in San Juan. Known for its surf, this is a popular beach for surfy types and backpackers. The sand is dark, warm and soothing, the water is wild and the sea breeze is gorgeous.
When Holidays go Wrong
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.
SaltyBug’s Guide to Perth, Western Australia
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.
Pandin Lake & River Monsters – Just Kidding…
I was twitchy, we had to get out of town so we went back down to Laguna to visit the Seven Lakes of San Pablo. Okay, we only really saw 3 but it was a very awesome day and now I have stopped twitching…for now…
Home is Where the Heart Is
Life was simpler when we were home, when photographs of that life sneak up on me they take my breath away. It hurts remembering. Such is the nature of homesickness, and of the grief of letting go of the past.
The Disconnected Expat – Survival Guide
Expat life is not all glossy parties and glamorous travel. It can be unbelievably challenging. Lately, I have been feeling disconnected, so here is some advice to new expats.
Pililla Wind Farm
I took the children to Pililla Wind Farm. Quiet refuge complete with fresh air and a cool breeze. Lovely.
The Moment we Say Good-Bye
It is that time of year in the expat community. The time for saying goodbye.
The Sunshine Blogger Award
The Sunshine Blogger Award is given to those who are inspiring and bring sunshine into the lives of their readers and fellow bloggers. It is such a lovely thing, to have someone feel this way about your writing.