The Plunge... I think I would have more regrets NOT doing this trip, than I will by taking this plunge! Ready, set, GO...

Gallery: The Philippines

PHILIPPINES | Friday, 13 Nov 2009 | Photo Gallery

Manila!

PHILIPPINES | Wednesday, 11 Nov 2009 | Views [1353]

When we arrived, the plan was to wait for a friend I met in Honolulu to pick us up at the airport, so when we went to kill time, we found this gala reception for a beauty pageant (Miss Earth 2009)- IN the airport!!! We were peeping into the area, and ... Read more >

Tags: airport miss earth gala, hawaiian air flight

The Flight

USA | Monday, 9 Nov 2009 | Views [492]

Flight from Honolulu to Manila: Hawaiian Airlines had a pretty nice international nonstop flight to Manila. No checked baggage fees (we checked in 3 bags), free food (Filipino food choices!) free beer and wine, and a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream ... Read more >

Pre-Trip MADness!

USA | Friday, 6 Nov 2009 | Views [807]

So, apparently, it's A LOT of work to put my life on hold for 6 months. And a lot of pressure to do it all before I go, b/c I don't want to remember 2 months from now that I never turned off my electricity... or didn't update the contact info my ... Read more >

Tags: cat, lasik, vaccinations

Weird Stuff I've Eaten on This Trip

USA | Wednesday, 1 Apr 2009 | Views [2046]

The Philippines: Sisig- Fried pig's ears with onions and seasoning. Fatty, crunchy, flavorful combo. YUM! Chocolate carabao milk- This was quite possibly the best chocolate milk I've had in my whole life! It had chunks of cream floating in ... Read more >

Tags: australia, bizarre foods, indonesia, japan, laos, malaysia, philippines, vietnam