Shocking loss of unlikely friend – the indigenous Ati Chief
Theo is honored to have known him.
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Boracay
Earth Vagabonds to leave the Philippines
We are changed. We are older, and hopefully wiser.
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Foreign tourism opens in Philippines
Three requirements get you here.
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Budget vacation to Boracay Island
Ellen splurges for once.
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Boracay Island in the Philippines
So beautiful, despite pandemic problems.
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What’s happening on Boracay during Omicron phase
The famous island and nearby mainland are on Alert Level 3.
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Boracay holiday vacations bring domestic tourists
Ellen people watches on the island.
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Tourism in the Philippines, China, boosters, travel plans
Tourism is up, China attacks Philippine boats, and our travel plans.
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The good, the bad, and the ugly
Updates from Malay, Aklan, Philippines.
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Budget breakdowns & travel options 18 months into pandemic
What happened to our budget breakdowns? When will we travel again?
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Real talk update on Independence Day
Virus, vaccinations, variants, vacations.
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Malay lockdown 2021 extended & enhanced for locals
Boracay swimming banned for locals, plus other lockdown developments as tourists fly in.
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Lockdown 2021; COVID-19 in Motag, Malay, Aklan
The pandemic ain’t over yet in this part of the world.
Lockdown 2021; COVID-19 in Motag, Malay, Aklan Read More »
A week alone on Boracay Island
Despite COVID, Ellen stayed a week on Boracay, and accomplished a goal while alone.
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COVID death on Boracay, community pantry controversy
As Boracay sits empty without tourists, some Filipinos are simply desperate.
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Parts of Boracay locked down for Holy Week 2021
COVID-19 cases grow, government restricts movement.
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Vaccinations, Boracay, & embassy bottle openers
Jabs, beaches, and embassy bottle openers.
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