Travelers and publications have rated Palawan, an island in the Philippines, as the best (or second best, or third) island in the world for years. Not only that: Palawan has managed to sustain this rating across quite a few websites and magazines, no small feat in the capricious world of travel writing, Is Palawan the…
Unplanned incidents are a natural part of the travel experience. Sometimes they’re benign. But not always. This begs the questions (and hints at the answer): is travel insurance necessary? Necessary or No? The World of Travel Insurance If your definition of necessary is anything more than ‘I’ll deal with things as they come and face…
Ah, Manila. You’re a sprawling mess with a swanky reputation. If I may be so bold, I’ll even call that reputation well-deserved. From the armada of armed security guards (some for, say, diners or hotels) to the overwhelming poverty oozing from every street corner, Manila may not make the best impression. But I’ll concede that…