What to do in Port Barton, Philippines itinerary. Port Barton is the chill โundiscoveredโ 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 Garcรญa Mรกrquez 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 ...
The Familiar: History, Religion and Magic in Spain’s Golden Age
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo is a fun fantasy novel (so not really the one if you're looking for a high-brow read, whatever that means) but it deals with some really interesting aspects of Spanish history. In particular, the treatment of Jewish people just before and during the Spanish Golden Age ...
How to See Tarsiers in Bohol, Philippines
How to see tarsiers in Bohol, Philippines. I had never heard of tarsiers before visiting the Philippines, but oh my goodness are they cute! Getting to see these furry creatures was a definite highlight of my time in the Philippines. Read on for how to see tarsiers in Bohol, Philippines. Remember ...
