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Philippines — The Movie

I am the annoying tourist who sacrifices enjoying the moment so that I catch it on film.  My friends oftentimes hate me, and sometimes I do regret not fully taking in some wonderful moments in my effort to get a good photo or video. Of … Read More

Negros Oriental – Casaroro Falls

After Siquijor, I took a brief trip over to Apo Island.  That proved to be one disaster after another and I took the first boat back to Negros. Once I was back on the island of Negros, I camped out in Dumaguete and was able … Read More

Siquijor – obligatory vacation sunset photos

I know, I know.  EVERYONE takes crappy sunset photos on vacation.  It’s as if we’re unable to see sunsets in our hometowns and when thrust upon a new landscape, something as common as sleep becomes so incredibly fascinating. I do try to see the natural … Read More

Siquijor – butterfly sanctuary

One of the best parts of Siquijor was the butterfly sanctuary.  I’d never been to anything like this, but I have to admit, being in a beautiful garden with butterflies flying all around is about as close to heaven as I’ve ever come… it was … Read More

Jesus stuff — Siquijor

The Philippines have a reputation for taking Jesus seriously… and on Siquijor there was no shortage of Jesus paraphernalia. Most of the things I saw were built in the 19th century when the Spanish had colonized the islands.  I found them all to be very … Read More

Siquijor – Cambugahay Falls

Cambugahay Falls was one of the favorite things on my trip.  I had seen pictures before I arrived and I knew what to expect.  However, like pretty much everything I saw in the Philippines, it exceeded every expectation. Cambugahay was also one of the few … Read More

Philippines – Siquijor – Sandugan Beach

I just got back from my vacation in The Philippines.  I spent most of my time in the Siquijor province, but also went out to Apo Island, Dumaguete, and Manila. Siquijor was amazing.  I stayed at the Kiwi Dive Resort (highly recommend), which only has … Read More