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Göreme: Every Traveler’s Dream

ericvanb — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 08:44:02 +0000

Göreme, nestled in the heart of the Cappadocia region in central Turkey, feels like a place magically whisked out of a fairy tale. Known widely for its jaw-dropping fairy chimneys, historic cave houses, and mystic underground cities, this enchanting town, often referred to as Göreme town, beckons every traveler with its spell. If you’re planning...

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BEST STOP –BANTAYAN ISLAND, CEBU

ericvanb — Sat, 18 May 2019 10:27:14 +0000

Philippines’ hottest south shores destination lately could easily be Boracay Island which is at the Western part of the Visayas. But if you’ve have quite enough of the mad crowd rushing to Boracay — and you want your virginal white sands, peace and quiet — Bantayan Island, at the Northern Part of Cebu, could be...

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Vietnamese Women in Old Town Hanoi

ericvanb — Sat, 11 May 2019 09:15:36 +0000

By Eric Van Buskirk This photo was taken in 2002: yes before there were decent digital SLRs. The Images from the trip were developed in Vietnam, which had surprisingly decent (not good, but decent) processing machines in photo stores. Vietnam was and is today (in 2019) one of the best countries in the world for...

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Starbucks, Cubu City

ericvanb — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 10:32:21 +0000

Some of the friendliest people in the world live in the Cebu. It’s a long way to travel for coffee served with the best smiles you’re likely to find, but throw in some white sand beaches and world class scuba diving nearby and it’s worth the trip.

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A Plantation View in Northern Cebu

ericvanb — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 10:30:44 +0000

I’ve passed by a typical village on my way to Bantayan Island in the northern tip of Cebu. It was a rare glimpse into rural life — a cart drawn by a carabao or water buffalo and several coconut plantations. Coconut products are among the Philippines’ top ten exports. In recent years, other countries have...

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A Cottage in Bantayan Island

ericvanb — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 10:29:56 +0000

This island paradise is considered as one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the region. Its wide, white sandy beaches stretch long enough for a morning jog or a romantic walk as the sun sets.During the early Spanish Regime, watch towers were served as lookout stations to warn the inhabitants of imminent Moro attacks....

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Bohol Beach Resort

ericvanb — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 10:29:03 +0000

This is the day before the President was to arrive at this resort— circa 2016— and you’d think you the rest of the world could fall apart and it wouldn’t affect this incredible beach dream….Until the next morning. That’s when the hotel was swarming with security preparing for her arrival.

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Boys in the Woods of Northern Cebu

ericvanb — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 10:28:07 +0000

We passed by several hectares of coconut plantation while on our way to Bantayan Island in the province of Cebu. As young as 10 years old, some boys learn to climb to the top of the coconut tree and bend a premature fruit stalk to collect coconut vinegar (locally known as ‘tuba’). A bamboo container...

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Waiting in Bantayan Island, Cebu

ericvanb — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 10:26:07 +0000

You’re lying on a tranquil beach – getting some tan, looking at the ocean while sipping an iced cold cola or pinacolada – waiting for your special someone or just waiting for the sun to set. Bantayan is an ideal place for relaxation and self-exploration to those who need a break on the busy and...

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Bali Guide: ALL ABOUT BALI

ericvanb — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 10:19:32 +0000

Bali, the island paradise of Indonesia is famous for its rich Balinese culture, tropical rainforests and warm people. Nestled just below the equator, Bali is gifted with a tropical weather—It has a hot, wet season from November to March and a cool, dry one from May to September. Notable are its bunch of dormant and...

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