As I exit my van back to Bangkok, I get out to urinate and see a pick up truck with something massive in the back. After nearly choking in my awe, the vehicle begins to maneuver its way out of the parking lot. It is literally a small Nissan Frontier with an 18 wheeler truck [...]
Voluntouring in Bicol Region of the Philippines: Part 1
This is Part 1, check out Voluntouring in Bicol, Philippines: Part 2 Recently a super typhoon has battered part of the Philippines including the region of Bicol. Many people have gathered together to make efforts at helping others through the devastating destruction. GK is making efforts for relief, clean up, and rehabilitation. In July 2009, [...]
Longing For Laos in Luang Prabang
The People’s Democratic Republic of Laos had already impressed me. The sense of community, the warmness of the people, and the loyalty. I could observe friends and family members alike helping each other out, caring for each other, and socializing everywhere. It seemed to me that the people of Laos really took time to enjoy [...]
Gettin Dirty in Dampa
I had been eying, smelling, hearing, and came close to touching, but still had not officially tasted the famous Dampa seafood extravaganza in Manila, the Philippines. Dave Damron from Life Excursion (check out his site) donated a small monetary fund which translated directly into getting dirty in some Dampa, also known as engorgement. Eating seafood [...]
Sagada: Astonishing Adventures
When I finally got away from the things to do in Manila, I headed to the northern part of Luzon. The scenery on the ride was ravishing, and the bars that were imprinted on my buttocks for the next 2 days from sitting on the top of the jeep up the snake winding, unpaved road, [...]
Trek From Mayoyao to Batad (Part II)
This is Part II of the Trek From Mayoyao to Batad article. If you haven’t already seen Part I, check it out here. I had been in Southeast Asia for 5 months. I had hired guides to summit Mt. Merapi volcano on Java and for Orangutan Trekking in Sumatra. I had volunteered doing construction with [...]
Trek From Mayoyao to Batad (Part I)
This is Part I of a 2 part series of a wondrous hike through the gorgeous 2000 year old paradise rice terraces of Mayoyao where one is not just a tourist but a family friend to the magnificent rising amphitheater of Batad, in the Ifugao province of the Philippines. I sloppily released a mouthful of [...]
Jogging In Manila is Like Smoking a Pack of Cigarettes, But With Benefits
Jogging in Manila requires that all human senses be maximized to full potential and then some. You will surely be evaluated and put through a personal examination that will fully test all human capabilities. Just so you know, you will be forced to kick a few cats, hurdle countless stray dogs, and scatter aimless looking [...]
Hey! My name is Mark. After graduating from university, I decided to travel and EAT!
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