Stay at Russell Place, Port Barton, Philippines. If you're visiting Port Barton and would like some cute private accommodation that's aesthetically pleasing but doesn't break the bank - look no further. Russell Place has the most gorgeous triangular cabins, complete with electricity and a double ...
The Dance Tree: A Mania of Despair
The Dance Tree by Kiran Millwood Hargrave takes place during one of the most bizarre moments in European History. Did you know that one day in 1518, a woman called Frau Troffea started to dance in the streets of Strasbourg (then the Holy Roman Empire, now in France) and this started a mass hysteria ...
What to do in Port Barton: Philippines Itinerary
What to do in Port Barton, Philippines itinerary. Port Barton is the chill “undiscovered” part of Palawan, the popular island in the West of the Philippines. Unlike neighbouring El Nido, which has become incredibly popular over the years, Port Barton is still (just about) something of a well-kept ...
Love in the Time of Cholera: Madly in Love or Just Mad?
Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez is a love story that spans a lifetime. It takes place in a fictional unnamed town, near where Colombia's Magdalena River meets the sea. The story is beautifully entwined with motifs of flowers, birds and colours. The Caribbean setting of the ...
How to Get the Ferry from Cebu to Bohol, Philippines
How to get the ferry from Cebu to Bohol, Philippines. Travelling by ferry in the Philippines is super easy, and you can book most tickets in advance. When I was staying in Cebu, I decided to take a day trip by ferry to the neighbouring island Bohol. Bohol is where you can see the Chocolate Hills and ...