The Metro Manila urban rail transit system is comprised of two light rail lines, a mass rail transit line, and a commuter line. There is no unified brand for the urban rail network (like “Manila Metro”) so it is usually referred to by the line type (LRT, MRT, or commuter rail). This guide lists the […]
A complete guide to train travel in Southeast Asia
A complete guide to Southeast Asia train travel, featuring resources for buying tickets and reviews of rail travel in the region. An introduction to Southeast Asia Railways Travel by train is a great way to experience the landscapes of Southeast Asia, and to meet the people who live here. Personally I think train travel the […]
Southeast Asia current and proposed railways [2017]
Current and proposed railways of Southeast Asia – every line mapped In 2016 I compiled every current and proposed railway in Southeast Asia and created the Future Southeast Asia Railway Map, which depicted all current and proposed railways as a subway map. [Future Southeast Asia Railway Map – 2016 version (Click for larger image).] I’ve […]
Future Southeast Asia – A map of proposed railways in Southeast Asia
What would Southeast Asia look like if it had a fully functioning railway network? I have thought about this many times, usually while on a bus ride from hell (Huay Xai to Luang Prabang springs to mind). I envision it to be a cross between China’s high-speed rail network and Europe’s international InterCity services. With […]
Boracay Travel Guide
Travel Notes > Philippines > Boracay Travel Guide Accommodation Baracay Island hotels – Search for discount hotels in Boracay. Travel Guides White Beach Boracay – Travel guide to Boracay and Tablas Island in the Philippines. Boracay Compass -Tips and info about all things Boracay, including things to do are, where to stay, beaches to visit. […]
Manila Travel Notes
Travel Notes > Philippines > Manila Travel Guide Blog Posts Manila Mass Transit System – LRT, MRT and PNR Commuter Rail of Metro Manila. Accommodation HotelsCombined – Manila Hotels – Search and compare all Manila hotel deals from hundreds of accommodation sites at once. Travel Guides Manila – Government city site with some tourism information. […]
Philippines Travel Guide
Travel Notes > Philippines Travel Guide Destination Guides Boracay El Nido Manila Nomadic Notes blog posts Devouring durians in Davao Business and beaches in Davao My first mountain climb – Mt Hibok-Hibok in the Philippines Tarsiers – The unofficial mascot of Bohol Accommodation Philippines hotels – Search for discount hotels in Philippines with Agoda. Books […]
Devouring durians in Davao
Durians and I I’m not a fan of durians. Every time I have tried a piece it has grossed me out and had me wishing for a bottle of mouth wash and a tongue scraper. And the taste lingers for ages; durians – it seems – cannot be untasted. Despite this I have still been […]
Hotel Review: Park Inn by Radisson Davao, Davao – Philippines
Hotel Name: Park Inn by Radisson Davao Address: Next to SM Lanang Premier Mall, J.P. Laurel Avenue, Davao, Philippines. I stayed at the Park Inn by Radisson Davao as a guest of Club Carlson, who I was working with on their Global Travelers campaign. I had a junior suite room which included a bedroom and […]
Business and beaches in Davao
Where is Davao anyway? I don’t recall knowing of Davao until a couple of years ago. I think I knew it was in the Philippines but I definitely had to look on the map. For me, Davao was put on the map by Justin and Joe from the Empire Flippers (then known as Adsense Flippers); […]
