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TF Flashback: Pristine White Beaches, Turquoise Seas, Snorkelling & Horse Riding In The Crown Jewel Of The Philippines (2008)

Posted on March 18, 2023 by tokyofox

  Times were very different in the late 2000s when I would pretty much go abroad every time I had at least four consecutive days off. Of the eight countries I visited in 2007, my trip to Palawan in the Philippines … Continue reading →

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TF Flashback: Fun & Adventure In The “Last Frontier” Of The Philippines (2007)

Posted on April 30, 2022 by tokyofox

  Kind, friendly and hospitable people, lovely turquoise-green waters, amazing islands, (mostly) great weather, good snorkelling and lots of adventure were the key ingredients of one of my all-time favourite trips to the Phillippines fifteen years ago. I was a … Continue reading →

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Donald Ducks In N’ Out Of Tokyo (Again)

Posted on August 6, 2011 by tokyofox

My number one Belgian mate Donald was in town again recently. In fact he actually came for two weeks spending the first one in Tokyo and the second one in Kansai (where Kyoto and Osaka are for those not in the know). We first … Continue reading →

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The Philippines 2008 – Boracay Island

Posted on March 30, 2008 by tokyofox

2007 saw me visit 8 (that’s EIGHT!) countries (but I really don’t like to talk about it!!) with perhaps my favourite trip being to Palawan in the Philippines and so I decided to return to the country mid-March albeit a different island and … Continue reading →

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Donald Ducks In N’ Out Of Tokyo

Posted on November 25, 2007 by tokyofox

I think its fair to say that most people are put off from coming to visit me in Tokyo due to the high prices. Of course the fact that I am living in this metropolis is maybe also reason why only … Continue reading →

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The Philippines 2007 Pt IV – Puerto Princesa

Posted on May 20, 2007 by tokyofox

Yes I know I’m stringing this Philippines stuff out and milking it for all its worth but this is the final chapter………probably! After only a few hours sleep Donald, Evelyn (aka ‘the Belgians’), Nichola and myself took an adventurous three hour jeepney … Continue reading →

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The Philippines 2007 Pt III – Subterranean River

Posted on May 14, 2007 by tokyofox

Sad to say it for an area so beautiful but my interest in the islands of El Nido and its snorkelling had started to wane and I fancied seeing a new part of Palawan so at 7am I joined Donald, Evelyn … Continue reading →

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The Philippines 2007 Pt II – Island Hopping In El Nido

Posted on May 9, 2007 by tokyofox

After taking a cramped bus to Taytay the Belgians and I decided to just carry on for an extra couple of hours to our intended destination of El Nido in north-west Palawan which we did by paying the driver a handsome … Continue reading →

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The Philippines 2007 Pt I – No Thriller In Manila But It Was OK!

Posted on May 7, 2007 by tokyofox

I was a little apprehensive beforehand about whether my Philippine travel plans would be realised but in fact they were surpassed on what was a fantastic weeks holiday. Kind friendly people, lovely turquoise-green water, amazing islands, mostly great weather, beautiful women, good snorkelling and … Continue reading →

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