Wildfire during our lockdown in the Philippines
A killer virus. Lockdowns. Market crashes. Now: a wildfire.
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People behind failing tourism ‘industries’
What the economic fallout looks like in former tourism hot spots.
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Sunday during a pandemic in the Philippines
Fans, fish, and fortitude.
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Negros Oriental for retired budget travelers
Where to eat, hike, see great views and more.
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Riding out the pandemic in the Philippines
We like it so much here, we are staying longer.
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Chocolate cake on quarantine in the Philippines
Life’s simple pleasures: moist chocolate cake and colorful sunsets.
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Pandemic sunsets and gardening as an expat
Dirty hands and feet feel good.
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Looking at Boracay during the pandemic
Tedly wonders how long it will take to paddle over to the famous island…
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Easter miracle during a pandemic
The day was miraculous.
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Easter services during a pandemic in the Philippines
Mom Diane and Tedly go to church.
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COVID-19 waiting game for travelers
What will travel look like post-coronavirus?
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Budget breakdown for March 2020
Our monthly expense report for a retired budget travel lifestyle (half on lockdown).
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Earth Vagabonds on cleveland.com
Our hometown paper caught wind of our situation.
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Supply run on Philippine market day during pandemic
Tedly ventures into town for food during the coronavirus lockdown.
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Extraordinary trip to Gigantes islands
We were the last tourists to leave before the coronavirus changed the world.
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Filipino ways to stay upbeat during a pandemic
A list of helpful suggestions you likely won’t see anywhere else.
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Lockdown Day 3: Gardening, food, finance
Swimming, stretching, gardening, cooking provide some distraction from this global disaster.
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Health care workers ready near Boracay for any COVID-19 patients
The local plan to treat patients while maintaining enhanced community quarantine.
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Supply run in the Philippines during a pandemic
Checkpoints, empty streets and empty markets.
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Philippine Quarantine Day 14: Cleared
Earth Vagabonds are cleared from home quarantine, but are stuck “home” like everyone else.
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