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Visiting Bohol Tarsier Conservation Area

My visit to the Bohol Tarsier Conservation Area in Bohol, Philippines, shows what to expect on the silent trails and explains why the Philippine tarsier is a prosimian primate, not a monkey.

9 December 2025 No Comments
View of the Atomic Bomb Dome from across the Motoyasu River in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
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Visiting the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima

The Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima stands at the heart of the Peace Memorial Park and is one of Japan’s most important historic sites. This post explores its significance and the surrounding memorial spaces.

30 November 2025 No Comments
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My Visit to RG Jar Factory in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines

I visited the RG Jar Factory in Vigan City and experienced traditional pottery at one of the last surviving jar factories in Pagburnayan. I tried the wheel myself, explored the handmade clay pieces, and discovered why this workshop remains a cultural highlight in Ilocos Sur.

27 November 2025 No Comments
Calle Crisologo in Vigan City with Spanish colonial houses and kalesas along a cobblestone street.
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Historic Vigan City: My Visit to Ilocos Sur’s Heritage Capital

I explored Historic Vigan City and its Spanish-era streets, plazas, churches, and trading heritage. This guide shares my experience of Ilocos Sur’s cultural capital and what makes it such a unique destination in the Philippines.

27 November 2025 No Comments
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An Aspie’s Guide to Japan Rail Pass

A practical guide to the Japan Rail Pass, with clear advice on train travel, seat reservations, and navigating Japan’s rail system from an Aspie perspective.

28 October 2023 No Comments
internal view of the cloister garden of san agustin church, intramuros, manila
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Exploring Intramuros: Manila’s Historic Walled City

Intramuros is Manila’s historic walled city and one of the best places to explore the Philippines’ Spanish colonial past. Walking through its cobbled streets, historic churches, and old fortifications offers a fascinating and essential experience on any visit to Manila.

30 September 2023 No Comments
After travelling across Luzon and the Visayas over multiple trips, these are the experiences that genuinely stood out based on my own time in the Philippines.

11 Best Things to Do in the Philippines I’ve Experienced Myself.

  1. I explored the white sand beaches of Boracay at Station Zero and Station 1.
  2. Swam in the crystal-clear waters of Malay, Aklan’s Bamboo River.
  3. Had breakfast at Tagaytay overlooking Taal, an small active volcano in a lake in a bigger crater.
  4. Ate hotpot dinner cooked over charcoal at Cebu Tops in Cebu.
  5. Visited the Chocolate Hills in Bohol and marvelled at their unique geological formations.
  6. Stayed at the Shangri-La and Movenpick hotels on Mactan Island, Cebu.
  7. Went to Vigan City to see the heritage and culture of the famous Calle Crisologo.
  8. Experienced a Kawa Hot Bath in Malay, Aklan – essentially you’re in a giant wok!.
  9. Visited the Bohol Tarsier Conservation Area at Bilar, Bohol.
  10. Explored Intramuros & Fort Santiago, the hispanic colonial fortress in Manila.
  11. Visited the RG Jar Factory in Vigan City and the Hidden Garden restaurant.
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