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Road Trip from Banaue, Ifugao, Philippines, to Manila, Philippines: A Photo Journal

With Super Typhoon Haima headed directly at me, I ended up with a 12-hour Road Trip from Banaue, Ifugao, Philippines, to Manila, Philippines — the journey.

Discover Banaue, Ifugao, Philippines and the Banaue Hotel & Youth Hostel

by Linda Aksomitis

Banaue, Ifugao, Philippines, literally throbbed with activity — trikes scooting along with passenger sidecars, jeepneys, full to capacity with young boys leaning off the top like an illustration in a children’s picture book, cables crisscrossing overhead...

Relax in a Philippines Paradise: Ibulao Bed & Breakfast Restaurant

by Linda Aksomitis

The mountain top Ibulao Bed & Breakfast Restaurant in Kiangan, in the Philippine municipality of Banaue in Ifuao province, is about as close to paradise as you can get — especially if you love thick, verdant greenery and flowers as far as you can see. With a...

Rice Dessert Filipino Style — the Secret Ingredient in Traditional Bibingkang Kanin

by Linda Aksomitis

Rice pudding is one of those desserts that has a place in almost every culture around the world–with variations to suit each one. In fact, for thousands of years rice pudding was considered a good way to treat stomach ailments. If you’re like me, you may...

Experience the Rainforest at Batang Ai Longhouse Resort in Sarawak, Malaysia

by Linda Aksomitis

What better time to look back at my visit to Malaysia’s rainforest than when the winter’s first snowstorm hits Saskatchewan? While it’s been a few years since my visit, it feels like yesterday when I browse through my photos and travel journal....

Favorite Cities–Kuching–The City of Cats

by Linda Aksomitis

Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, is about as different from life in Saskatchewan as you can get! While the whole three weeks I spent in Malaysia were a life-changing experience, this city stood out as a favorite for many reasons. Situated in the tropical rain forest,...