At over 5,000 feet in altitude, and accessible only by roads that are fit for off-roading, the visitor really has to want to come to the Philippines village of Sagada. In addition to Christina Aben’s Ganduyan Museum, the cliffside and cave coffin sites are the biggest draws in this small, quiet hillside town. For hundreds […]
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4 Major Road Hassles while driving on the Philippine Island of Luzon
We’ve found the driving on the main island of Luzon to be among the world’s worst driving experiences, on a par with some of the toughest conditions in Africa. On the other hand, hiring a car and driver isn’t a panacea either, as you will only pay surcharges for the driver’s time, meals, and hotels, […]
Read the rest of this entry »Budget Rent a Car hell in Manila: why is no one minding the shop?
When is a rental car not a rental car? When it doesn’t exist! I had booked a rental car from Budget Rent a Car for a car at the Manila airport at 7 pm tonight through Travelocity, with a Budget confirmation number and everything. When I arrived at 6:30, there was no one at the […]
Read the rest of this entry »Touring the untraveled Wat Phu Champasak in Western Laos
The temple of Wat Phu Champasak is located on an unspoiled hillside setting, and its original structures date from approximately the 7th century ACE. Arranged on three levels, Champasak’s upper-level sanctuary provides a stunning view of the countryside, including the remaining baray (pond). Wat Phu Champasak boasts wonderful lintel carvings, bas-relief apsaras (dancers), and is […]
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Our fellow travelers live for Tours and Treks. They can make or break a vacation, so share your touring, trekking, hiking, diving, and ambling here. From mountain top, to island hopping, to deep sea diving, to gallery crawling, we all share this passion when traveling!
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