While in the Philippines, we visited Biliran island and passed by the Kasabangan Falls. They were hard to reach: Due to recent typhoons, the trail and bridges leading from the road to the falls were heavily damaged. But it was possible, so we visited and I could get a...
Pinamopoan is a small fishing village on the north coast of the island Leyte, in the Philippines. We strolled around the port when we visited Pinamopoan, and I made a little photo impression.
In a park in Tacloban City in the Philippines, locally known as the Japanese Peace Park, is a large statue of a woman, known as Madonna Maria Kanon, Goddess of Peace, or Madonna of Japan. The statue was donated by Japan, as a symbol of peace and friendship. The park...
Note: On 8 November 2013, Typhoon Haiyan, known as Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines, largely destroyed Tacloban . It will take a long time to rebuild the city. Hotels, restaurants, shops and tourist attractions may be gone, closed, damaged, or have limited services....