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Kasabangan Falls

Kasabangan Falls

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...
The port of Pinamopoan

The port of Pinamopoan

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.
Before the storm

Before the storm

Last month typhoon Haiyan (locally known as Yolanda) destroyed large parts of the Visayas area of the Philippines. I’m sure you saw images of the destruction, especially from Tacloban. We hope to visit the region some time next year, and I’ll share a few...
Photo Friday: Japanese Madonna

Photo Friday: Japanese Madonna

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...
Photo Friday: Visayan beaches

Photo Friday: Visayan beaches

Today on Photo Friday I share seven beautiful beach photos from the Philippines. From top to bottom: Children playing on a remote beach in Samar. Fishing boats on a secluded Visayan beach, with a fishing village in the background. Tropical drinks on the beach. The...