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 …
Flights booked on Expedia through OneWorld Airlines Dublin, Ireland – London Heathrow, UK 11th March 2023 17:35 – 19:05 (1hr 30m) British Airlines London Heathrow, UK – Hong Kong International, Hong Kong 11th March – 12th March, 22:05 – 18:25 (12hr 20m), Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International, Hong Kong – Narita International, Tokyo, Japan 13th …
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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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6th - 12th January 2023 Our final stop on our trip was Manila, the bustling capital of the Philippines. It was an emotional week, the end of our incredible trip, and we ate at some great places! I had so much to put in one post about eating in Manila, it was difficult to know …
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6th - 12th January 2023 Vegan chick'un, vegan bangus and vegan sinigang @ Cosmic Philippines Our final stop on our trip was Manila, the bustling capital of the Philippines. It was an emotional week, the end of our incredible trip, and we ate at some great places! I had so much to put in one …
30th December 2022 - 6th January 2023 We had an amazing time in Panglao, stayed in fabulous accommodation with a private beach and restaurant, we had a road trip to the Chocolate Hills, relaxed, and saw the New Year in at Alona Beach. We ate at the same places a few times and had some …
We ate really well in Ronda and Moalboal, we found some unexpected delights, healthy items, vegan twists on Filipino cuisine and simple, delicious, home-cooked dishes. We also had some great vegan food when we went on our guided canyoneering in Kawasan Falls where we were taken somewhere for lunch at a lovely local spot, I …
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From El Nido, Palawan, our next destination was the island of Cebu, ultimately to a place called Les Maisons D’Itac on the west of Cebu. The most efficient way to get there was via El Nido Airport. El Nido Airport is privately owned by the domestic airline AirSWIFT. It is a mere 4km away from …
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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