Who doesn’t love the idea of a beach vacation? After a few days in Cebu, Philippines, I decided to jump on a ferry and head to nearby Bohol, a neighboring island. So how does one get to Bohol? I opted for a ferry, which I mistakenly booked online. Why was this a mistake? Because while… Read More
After taking the ferry from Manila to Iloilo, I was now ready to start exploring Iloilo. The province of Iloilo is located in the Western Visayas in the Philippines, approximately 409 miles southeast of Manila. Including Iloilo City, Iloilo had a population in 2015 of just over 2.3 million residents. While smaller than Manila, I… Read More
It’s time for me to explore more of the Philippines and this time I’m taking a Philippines ferry. While this may be a new mode of transportation for me in the Philippines, I’ve taken ferries before. I was also looking forward to being back on the water and enjoying a day at sea before my… Read More
Look who had a chance to return to Bangkok? That’s right – I did. After my first visit to Bangkok, Thailand last year, I knew I had to return. I just didn’t have any idea I’d be able to this year so I’m so glad I could. Since I’m currently in the Philippines for the… Read More
It’s time for me to pack my bag and get out and begin exploring the Philippines. That means heading out on a few buses for many hours to get out of the city and into the countryside. Although I didn’t take one bus from point A to point B, there are buses that go direct… Read More
I arrived in the Philippines for my first visit to Manila just about two weeks ago after a flight from Boston to Toronto, Toronto to Seoul, and then Seoul to Manila. And all I can say is that I had no idea just how incredibly hot this country would be. Here are some of my… Read More
Today Fred. Olsen Cruise Line’s Black Watch is docked in Malaysia and we were able to get out and explore so much in Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur is the largest city and the capital of Malaysia. We only had one jam packed day of exploring planned in Kuala Lumpur so we hired a driver and… Read More
I certainly hope you’ve been following along with my adventures on my world cruise on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Line’s Black Watch. Today we are in Singapore and are doing the city all on our own. Singapore, officially known as the Republic of Singapore, is a sovereign city-state and island country in Southeast Asia. Exiting the… Read More
The next port on our world cruise itinerary on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Black Watch is Komodo Island, Indonesia. If you’re unfamiliar with this Island, it’s a popular destination for diving and home to the world famous Komodo dragons that roam wild. Apparently, they’re not fond of the color red and will attack so that… Read More
While not it may not be an adventure seeker’s idea of high end adventure, locals and tourists can live life on the edge in Thailand at Maeklong Railway Market. For those looking for Thailand shopping, this traditional Thai market may appear to only be a market, but it’s not. It’s a market on active railway… Read More
