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Here I am again. I just love this lounge. It is roomy and really comfortable. There is plenty of fresh food and of course plenty to drink....

Now aboard my Asiana Airlines flight. The seats are very comfortable and there is plenty of leg room. The service aboard these flights a...

Just helping myself to food and drink. This is a great way to start the holiday and not costing a penny. I have flown enough to get free...

A coach to Heathrow is such a good way to travel. The coach was on time and only takes about an hour. Had a sleep so was there in no tim...

So here I go again. My 10th trip to the Philippines in three years. On my first trip I never thought that I would go back. As soon as I go...

We stayed at the Microtel mall of Asia. This is a great hotel for shopping in the mall of Asia and for restaurants with entertainment alon...

The cultural show every week at Coco Grove Beach Resort is a must. There is some excellent entertainment and the food served as a buffet i...

By the end of the wedding reception the guests ended up dancing and having fun in the pool. This wedding was the best. Everyone had so...

Everything set for our wedding. Just a few more hours and I will be tying the knot. A wonderful time was had by all. A great service, lo...

As soon as we arrived on Siquijor, we got changed a ready to go out. We had a lovely meal and a few drinks with friends and family. A re...

An early rise on Sunday. We stayed at the airport hotel which is just a short walk from Terminal one at Manila Airport. Although we was...

We arrived at Hong Kong airport and only had about 1.5 hours before the next flight. This gave us just enough time to go through security an...

So here we go off to London Heathrow on my ninth trip to the Philippines. I thought a taxi would be a good idea this time as my daughter and...

Before I go to the business lounge I normally find a gate that does not have a flight for a few hours and then lay down for a really good ...

Just had two nights in Manila and now waiting in the Asiana Air Business Lounge. This is much better than waiting in the terminal waiting ...

Last flight of the day is Cebu Pacific Airlines at 17.45 although they normally run late which was the case for me. My flight for Manila w...

The best way to get around in the city is by trike. Most local journeys in Dumaguete are 9 pesos per person. If you get one of these on th...

Traveled by ferry over to the city of Dumaguete. Did not have a hotel booked but found this one, Hotel Nicanor which was convenient as you...

A few friends came over to the Coco Grove Resort. We had another lovely evening of chat, food and drink including entertainment at or tabl...

Just relaxing by the beach on the last day before leaving Siquijor tomorrow for two nights in Dumaguete. Ice tea is a lovely refreshing ...

One of the waitresses climbing a coconut tree to show some guests how it is done. This was her day off, she spent a few hours chatting at ...

A great night at the local disco with a really good live band playing. This was all part of the fiesta celebrations in the local Barangay ...

Back at Coco Grove for my third stay. Coco Grove is probably the best resort on the island of Siquijor. Breakfast on the beach every morni...

Invited to a friends house for dinner. Plenty of very nice food especially the chicken curry. Generally people living here cook and eat ...

Stayed at Replica Resort for a few nights. Only 850 pesos per night including aircon. Not much to do at the resort but a great cheap base....

Pig just escaped from its pen. This pig will be used next week for the fiesta, very tasty. Calalinan Fiesta dates are 14th-15th April 20...

Arrived on Siquijor checked in and then for an evening out with local friends. A few beers and a good chat and laugh. Just cannot beat the...

A walk along Seaside Boulevard in the evening from the hotel is a pleasant way to spend the evening. Lots of locals go here to eat in the ...

Back at the Microtel Mall of Asia hotel Manila for three nights. A lovely hotel. The food is really nice here and not expensive. If you ar...

Now on South Korean time which is eight hours ahead of the UK. In the business lounge again, more snacks and drinks. I will not want to ...

Asiana Airlines a really great. There is plenty of leg room and they really look after you well. Because I am a Diamond Member (frequent t...

What a great business lounge at London Heathrow terminal 1. Had a full meal and plenty to drink. I could charge all my devices and had f...

Here I go again. Off to the Philippines. Coach Journey to Heathrow. Really quick journey and a great return price. This is the start of ...

Back in the cold UK now. This is the coach station at Heathrow. Need to book my next trip now. Think it might well be April 2012

I got woke up in the early hours of the morning with so much noise. People were gathering all night ready for auditions in the morning for...

M flight is just a couple of hours away now. We went for a walk along the boulevard. Oh dear my holiday is coming to an end. Just a coup...

Now a journey back to Dumaguete. Stayed here for a couple of nights before my flight back to Manila and then the UK. We stay at the Coco G...

We made friends with a few people here. the resort allowed us to have our own barbecue using their facilities such as kitchen and build ba...

What a great day out this is. The Kawasan Falls are really nice. We had a full day here. take a picnic with you is cheaper than buying foo...

Now on our travels. A ferry to Dumaguete, then a ferry to Cebu. Once we wer on Cebue we needed a trike to the coach station which was just...

Went to the beach for the day with family and friends. Swimming, Snorkeling, drinking and eating. Had a lovely barbecue with fish we bou...

Went  shopping for food on New Years day as we were going to the beach the next day for the day. Not a lot open on new Years day. We d...

New years eve in the middle of a forest with a karaoke  was an experience that was so different. I hired the machine for 1000 pesos and th...

Took the local ferry back across to Dumaguete for a day visiting family and a trip to the shopping mall. Had a really enjoyable day.

Rented a house on Siquijor for a week. This was a good experience as we went shopping for food in the local market and entertained friends...

Christmas Day the Philippine way. Families and friends get together. It's all about having fun. Children might get a small present eac...

Christmas Eve at Coco Grove was just a wonderful experience. There was good food, great cocktails and a cultural show. All this outside in...

Dinner on the beach edge with excellent company, food and entertainment. Coco Grove beach resort really know how to look after you.

Coco Grove Resort is probably the best resort on the island of Siquijor. It is right on the beach where you can swim and snorkel safely. T...

Nestled 40 kilometers south of Dumaguete City, Philippines, ANTULANG BEACH RESORT claims to be the first Philippine resort to offer privat...