El Nido, Palawan

By tim

Was a wonderful stay where we took daily island hopping trips and got our first taste of snorkling and the incredible underwater world of the Philippines….

Underground River, Palawan

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Now known as the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, it was the Underground River when we visited in 2000.  Very beautiful area with lots of wildlife, great harbour and beach and interesting cave…

Banaue 1999

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Located in Ifugao province in Northern Luzon, the Banaue rice terraces are often referred to as the eight wonder of the world.  These impressive terraces were created by hand over a period of about 2,000 years… 

Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens

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The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens is the oldest and perhaps one of the best kept secrets in Hong Kong. Located a short walking distance up the hill from Central, it is a tranquil environment where one can truly feel like they have escaped the city. There are over 1,000 species of plants in addition to a zoological collection comprising birds and mammals. Admission is free.

2007 Hong Kong Flower Show

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The 2007 Hong Kong Flower show was held in March in Victoria Park (Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island). After attending the show we took the Star Ferry from Wan Chai to Tsim Sha Tsui where we took additional photos at the Kowloon waterfront.

Coron, Palawan

By tim

The islands are some of the most amazing in all of the Philippines.  Limestone peaks and cliffs, great snorkling and scuba diving (including fresh water, cave and wreck), beautiful lagoons and a wildlife sanctuary make this one of the most desired nature holiday destinations in the world.