Category Archives: My Travels

Banking Tips While in the US

Posted on October 31, 2012 by leawalkerblog

One week before our departure, I emailed our banks that we will be using our credit and debit cards during our US Trip. I know replies from banks take time. But I wanted to have a written record of my … Continue reading →

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Crystal Shrine Grotto

Posted on October 30, 2012 by leawalkerblog

A mexican artist, Dionisio Rodriguez, was hired by the owners of Memorial Park Cemetery to beautify the place. So in 1938, the construction of the man-made cave “Crystal Shrine Grotto” started. The grotto is a 60 ft deep cave,  built … Continue reading →

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Autumn

Posted on October 27, 2012 by leawalkerblog

Autumn, for me is surreal. A dream that I never thought would come true. Not in my lifetime, at least. But God in his goodness, made it possible for me. 🙂 Prior to our departure in the Philippines, the news … Continue reading →

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My Us Visa Story

Posted on October 20, 2012 by leawalkerblog

I told you in my previous blog that I had a hard time getting a US Visa right? And that I got denied 3 times. I got really disappointed and all, specially when my father inlaw who was based in … Continue reading →

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Licanto Beach Resort

Posted on October 1, 2012 by leawalkerblog

When we visited Surigao del Sur, we stayed at Licanto Beach Resort in Barobo for 2 nights. The resort is about 5 mins away from Barobo proper and is just near the highway so it’s not difficult to find it. I had a hard … Continue reading →

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Hidden Island Resort

Posted on September 30, 2012 by leawalkerblog

During our Surigao escapade last August 2012, we stayed at Hidden Island Resort in Bucas Grande Islands, Surigao del Norte. I loved the place. Grabe! 🙂 The resort is surrounded with small islands and the contrast between the blue sea … Continue reading →

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Puerto Princesa Adventure

Posted on September 28, 2012 by leawalkerblog

To wrap up our Puerto Princesa trip earlier this month, here are some important tips that hopefully will help you when you visit there. Going There: As of September 2012, there are 24 domestic and international flights going to and … Continue reading →

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Sunlight Guest Hotel – Palawan

Posted on September 24, 2012 by leawalkerblog

After getting our luggages, John and I wondered how to go to the hotel. There are no taxis in Puerto Princesa , you see. The options are: a) tricycle , from the looks of it, it’s so small John would hit his … Continue reading →

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Palawan City Tour

Posted on September 23, 2012 by leawalkerblog

The first thing the hotel would offer any guests arriving in Palawan is the City Tour. I would also recommend this because it’s a nice introduction to Puerto Princesa City. The fee is only Php600.00 per person. The tour guide, … Continue reading →

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Irawan Eco Park – Palawan

Posted on September 22, 2012 by leawalkerblog

Irawan Eco Park is Puerto Princesa’s watershed. The local government in partnership with Costa Rican businessmen, rehabilitated the 3,000 hectare forest and developed it into an adventure themed park complete with zipline facilities. John and I visited the place on … Continue reading →

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