Opening bank accounts in North America

There are several reasons for my trip to North America. One is because my cousin from the UK is visiting, so an important family reunion with my mom and sister, as the four of us have not been together for several decades. But also to open bank accounts in Canada and the US. I had … Read more

On the road again

Coron was fun, as I ended up staying around three weeks with my friend (above video) up in the mountains around Coron. Occasionally we’d hop on his bike to go downtown or to the beach. His bike didn’t have breaks so he putted forward at a slow speed, using his manual gears to slow down … Read more

The shit finally hits the fan

My  beautiful banca boat now fixed up by and kept in the hands of my local friend, who uses it to catch fish or make a little extra income ferrying in guests from bigger bancas which cannot land directly on shore during higher waves or lower tides. It was a precarious situation with the caretaker, … Read more

Electrical system off the grid

How to survive off the grid with a combination solar, wind and gas generator power. I lived off the grid for five years in Europe in my own home-made camper van. Then for more than two years on a remote paradise island in the Philippines. But now that I’m leaving that beautiful project I will … Read more

Seeking Yoga Retreat Teacher

Live on a beach paradise island, excellent snorkeling in the clearest waters in the world, very peaceful environment with a maximum of 30 guests, with 15 local fishermen families half spread out on each side of the island. The perfect meditative environment where to focus without distractions. I myself have learned some Reiki, crystal healing … Read more

Alvin’s hut

Patoyo is the island where we first started, but had to move when the Amihan trade winds came because it became too windy during the dry season. View of Alvin’s little community of five fishermen families as you approach it from our previous camp. A lovely little island to explore as it has lots of … Read more

Linapacan Island Hopping Day Tour

Whether you are staying in our beautiful little nature camp and looking for something to do during the day, or you have come to this area by ferry and wish to experience some island hopping without the longer multi-day tours between El Nido and Coron, there is lots to discover in this area. You can … Read more