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Typhoon…What Typhoon?

Typhoon…What Typhoon?

by Calvin Sun | Dec 4, 2014 | The Philippines, What Dreams May Come, Winter 2014: Extreme SE Asia

  Despite warnings of inclement weather (like a freaking typhoon), we went out anyway, because, well, there was no typhoon.     This is island hopping, on our private boat:     Island hopping is exactly what it sounds like. We go from beach to...
“El Nido” Get To Paradise!

“El Nido” Get To Paradise!

by Calvin Sun | Dec 3, 2014 | The Philippines, Winter 2014: Extreme SE Asia

  Within 12 hours we went from landing in the bustling capital of The Philippines…     …to partying all night at Prive…     …to here:     Getting to The Palawan Islands is neither simple or direct. Unless you’re booking a resort...
First Night In Manila

First Night In Manila

by Calvin Sun | Dec 2, 2014 | Serendipitous!, The Nightlife, The Philippines, Winter 2014: Extreme SE Asia

 First night in Manila and the group is ready.What better way to make first impressions than to party it up the first night at Privé?  Side story: Filipino guy next to me on the flight to Manila: “I think I’ve heard of you….Monsoon...
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