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Puerto Galera, Big La Laguna Beach and the beach that was not

By on January 20, 2016

January 1st we got up late. Anne was a bit hung-over and nobody was in the mood to rush out the door. Our house-girl had the day off so Jesper made pancakes for everybody and at about 11 everybody was

Celebrating New Year in Puerto Galera

By on January 20, 2016

On new year’s day the weather unfortunately turned pretty bad. We went to the local beach in walking distance from Whitehouse and had a nice western style lunch at the nearby restaurant. Fortunately there was also a swimmingpool there and

Things we did the first 3 days in Puerto Galera

By on January 18, 2016

In Mindoro we stayed at a place called White House. It is owned by a Dane and his Philippine wife Joy. Two places are named Whitehouse in Puerto Galera so it can get quite confusing in terms of transport but

Meeting Anne and Alexander and transferring to Puerto Galera, Mindoro

By on January 15, 2016

It is an understatement to say that we were all looking forward to Anne and Alexander visiting us in the Philippines. Noah and Vitus had been talking about it for weeks and we could not wait to see them and

Trip to Puerto Princesa Underground River and Ugong Rock tour

By on December 27, 2015

The Underground River is considered one of the 7 wonders of the world and therefor a Must See if you are in the area. Only Jesper and Noah went however since Line did not feel like taking the 2 our

Exploring Puerto Princesa and Honda Bay with children

By on December 27, 2015

It might to many seem a bit too much to stay a whole week in Puerto Princesa city. But since we are travelling with two children and spending Christmas there, it was perfect for us. We stayed at Subli Guest

Staying at Subli Guest Cabins over Christmas

By on December 25, 2015

We had been warned that the Philippines were totally crowded in December (which actually turned out not to be the case) and therefore we had found a place to stay long ago to be able to have a nice, cozy

Exploring El Nido and the Marine National park

By on December 24, 2015

For our first day in El Nido we wanted to do something relaxing, therefore we talked to a tour agency (Gea Tours) about the best place to go snorkeling from the beach. We were then transported by outrigger boat to

Getting to El Nido – A bus ride from hell with RoRo bus :-)

By on December 23, 2015

If you have not already guessed it by the title this post is not about the great scenery on the road to El Nido. Only continue if you want to learn how local transportation sometimes turn out (but don’t be