by SilverBackpacker | Boracay
Much has been written about Boracay and its pristine white sands and Paradise label. It can seem from first impressions that this island really is a small piece of Paradise as the average tourist comes here for two to three weeks and then flies home with all their...
by SilverBackpacker | Aklan, Boracay
Cockfighting on Boracay Cockfighting on Boracay is a major sport on the island and the most popular pastime in the Philippines apart from basketball. Every town, city, neighbourhood has its own arena or cockpit specially for cockfighting.The men take the role of...
by SilverBackpacker | Albay, Eat, Filipino Food
DJC Halo Halo, Albay I first visited the Philippines in 2001 staying with my good friend Martin and his Filipina wife Lyn. On one of our trips out we called in at DJC’s place in Tiwi, Albay for a Halo Halo. I dont remember exactly the taste then but i was...
by SilverBackpacker | Philippines, Sibuyan
Sanctuary Garden Resort, Sibuyan, Philippines It was my Birthday. I woke very early to make the most of my special day. I had to catch the 08.00 ferry from Romblon, Romblon Island for the short trip over to Ambulong Port, Magdiwang, Sibuyan Island. I had a couple of...
by SilverBackpacker | Romblon, Sleep
Night from Hell at Romblon Plaza Hotel I was on a tour of the Islands in Romblon Province and only planned to stay for one night in Romblon Town before moving on to Sibuyan. I thought it best to find a hotel which is central and close to the port. It was 8am in the...
