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Archive for the ‘Beaches in Asia’ Category

March 30th, 2008

Virgin Island: A Taste of Tropical Paradise

I was going through the photos we took on our last trip to the Philippines and came across this photo of an uninhabited island between Panglao and Balicasag islands in Bohol. That’s me on the photo, marveling at the spectacular wonder of nature spread out before me.

The island itself is tiny, probably not more […]

By Ruth -- 3 comments

February 13th, 2008

Thai Airways Flies to Koh Samui

Popular holiday island Koh Samui will be al the more accessible as Thai Airways launches flights to Samui starting February 15. There will be two flights daily from Bangkok (one at 7:45 am and another in the afternoon at 4 pm).
If you are a Royal Orchid Frequent Flyer member, you might also want to avail […]

By Ruth -- 2 comments

February 7th, 2008

Postcard from Bohol, Philippines

Just a shout out to let you all know I’m back from a wonderful 2 weeks in the Philippines. I haven’t had much time to write about our holiday while I was on the road– it proved to be too hard to resist the pull of the sun, sand, and glorious white beach — but […]

By Ruth -- 0 comments

January 30th, 2008

El Nido Boutique and Art Cafe

The following entry is contributed by guest blogger, Mec, currently writing at MEComposing.
A trip to Palawan is not complete without a visit to El Nido.
A trip to El nido, on the other hand, is made complete by the offerings of El Nido Boutique and Art Cafe . It’s a one-stop shop really for everything […]

By Ruth -- 1 comment

January 23rd, 2008

Koh Chang, Thailand

When I first read that the Dusit chain of hotels opened its first resort hotel in Koh Chang, I was like, “Huh?! Where is Koh Chang?!?” I know that koh means “island and chang means “elephant”, but I have never heard of an Elephant Island in Thailand.

Apparently, the island is located 225 km southeast of […]

By Ruth -- 0 comments

January 11th, 2008

Bohol Beach Club in Panglao Island, Philippines

After a flurry of mouse-clicks, I have finally booked our accommodations in Bohol. It hasn’t been easy, mind you, as there seems to be a very wide range of accommodations available on this island, ranging from the 10-dollars-a-night bed-and-breakfasts, to luxury villas charging mind- blowing rates of up to more than 2,000 dollars a night!!!
Unfortunately, […]

By Ruth -- 1 comment

January 7th, 2008

Bohol, Here We Come!

Ok, sudden change of plans.
When I realized what a long road trip it was going to be to head all the way to Pagudpud by car, I decided to check whether I could cut the trip short by taking a flight to Laoag City. Considering that I’m pregnant and we’ll have a hyperactive 5-year old […]

By Ruth -- 3 comments

January 4th, 2008

Avoiding Sandfly Stings

So how do you avoid getting feasted on by sandflies? Here are some tips for avoiding insect stings:
1. Wear protective clothing — long sleeved shirts and pants and hats.
2. Ask your hotel/resort management if they can provide mosquito nets to protect you during your sleep.
3. Use insecticides, mosquito repellents or one of those plug-in insect […]

By Ruth -- 1 comment

January 4th, 2008

Sandflies on the Beach

You’re off to your dream tropical beach destination. Pristine waters, wide sandy beaches, with just a few cabañas along the shore. And there it is. A sting. An itchy bite. Sandflies, also referred to as No-See-Ums, because you rarely see them.
Are they health hazards? Travel Doctor says:
Lurking on the beaches of many of our favourite […]

By Ruth -- 1 comment

January 3rd, 2008

Along the Ilocos Region of the Philippines

In a few weeks, we’re off to a 2-week holiday to the Philippines. Initially, we thought of taking a domestic flight to one of the southern islands perhap Boracay, Bohol or even Davao– but in the end decided to explore North Luzon instead. I hope the temperatures are still cool over in Baguio, and […]

By Ruth -- 2 comments