Today I have another treat for us, those interested in sightseeing, learning the countryside and (my kinda folk) those who like to eat. Thomas Glenn, one of our PhilFAQS guest writers gave me another great post with especially wonderful pictures. It’s most kind of Tom to share and the pictures are big, so [...]

We’ve ben a little slow on actual posts from the Philippines lately, as business her ein the US has been consuming a lot of time.  A fellow whom I’ve know on line for some years, Thomas Glenn, wo lives in San fernando la Union, on the westrn (South China Sea) cost of Luzon sent some [...]

Mount Mayon is one of the world’s most perfectly formed volcanos.  Iy was last active in a major way in 2001.  Past few weeks, though, it’s been deciding to show off pretty impressively.
Located about 170 miles south of Manila in south-central Luzon, Mayon normally  looks like this:
 
But when Mayon gets angry, things happen:
The lava pours [...]

here’s something worth thinking about for those of you still wondering if you should make a Philippine trip … and when:
http://www.pinoyurbanblog.com/events-happenings/2nd-world-pyro-olympics-2006/
Manila Bay is an ideal venue for this kind of display, miles of shoreline to stake out a good watch-spot, great weather, and the best display companies in the world trying to outdo each other.