21/9/24 - 26/9/24 Where We Stayed: Muthu Clube Praia da Oura, Albufeira Rua Oliveira Martins Praia da Oura, Albufeira 8200-619 Portugal MGM Muthu Clube Praia da Oura is a very short walk from Praia da Oura, a beautiful beach on the Algarve. The hotel complex is huge, with self-catering apartments and rooms. We stayed in …
13th – 16th March 2023 Kamo River, Kyoto, Japan After a long journey from Dublin, we finally arrived in our first destination, Kyoto, the old capital of Japan. We found our hotel soon enough, a 20 minute walk from the station. Where we stayed: Hotel Tavinos 612番地 Azuchicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8040, Japan https://hoteltavinos.com/en/ Approx …
Bullet Train We had a busy itinerary for our two weeks so we worked out if we would benefit from getting a JR Pass. JR Pass (Japan Rail Pass) is a pass that lasts for either 7, 14 or 21 days and allows travel on Shinkansen bullet trains (except for Nozomi and Mizuho Shinkansen), local …
El Nido Beach, Palawan, December 2022 On the 13th of December 2022 we set off from Dublin to start our 4 week adventure around the Philippines. We fit in 6 destinations in those 4 weeks, saw incredible sea life whilst snorkelling, visited historical sites, hiked, saw the most mind-blowing landscapes, experienced various weather, had fun …
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11th January 2023 Barangay Ginebra and Bay Area Dragons Players warming up As one of the Philippines’ national sports, basketball is a massive institution in the Philippines and has been since it was introduced by the US when they colonised the Philippines (1902 – 1935) and it took off in a big way after it …
6th January 2023 We flew with Air Asia from Bohol-Panglao International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, departing at 13:40 and landing in Manila at 15:10 on Friday 6th January. The flights were approximately €91 each. Bohol-Panglao International Airport, replaced Tagbilaran Airport in 2018, and is located on Panglao. We had a minivan from Bohol …
26th – 30th December 2022 Where we stayed: Castle Peak Hotel F. Cabahug St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu Castle Peak was a bit out of the way of the main areas of the city, but within walking distance of a few places such as Ayala Mall. There was also a handy laundry place and small …
21st - 26th December 2022 Where we Stayed: Les Maisons D’Itac Santa Cruz Rd, Ronda, 6034 Cebu, Philippines Maison Ulysse, Les Maisons D'Itac, Ronda, Cebu We were excited to book and stay in the beautiful bamboo house – Maison Ulysse, part of Les Maisons D’Itac. Situated in the rural and quiet part of Cebu on …
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View from El Nido beach 18th - 21st December 2022 Getting to El Nido from Puerto Princesa We came to El Nido from Puerto Princesa. The main options would be by plane to the tiny El Nido airport, by private taxi, or by shared minivan. We chose the latter option, our hotel reception in Puerto …
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December 2022 Avocado on toast, Cafe Athena, El Nido El Nido, set on the west of Palawan, towards the north, is popular amongst tourists for island hopping and picturesque beaches. El Nido town is bustling with streets full of bars, cafes and souvenir shops. We had come here for island hopping but were unfortunate enough …
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