Archives for Puerto Princesa & Palawan - Page 2
Rene’s Saigon Vietnamese Restaurant on Palawan
by Donna Amis Davis / @DonnaAmisDavis Rene's Saigon Vietnamese Specialties Welcome to Rene's Saigon! This is one of the oldest Vietnamese restaurants on Palawan. It started out as a small affair right inside the Palawan Vietnamese Refugee camp. Later Rene's moved to its current location down Rizal Extension, otherwise known as Airport Road. It's the same street that runs through…
Palawan Aerials – Islands and Coastline
A huge thank you to our kids, Chris and Elisa, for these pictures. During their recent visit, they had the opportunity to fly down the coast of Palawan in a small plane, and snapped off a few of our gorgeous coastline. These views remind me of what an old friend used to say, "If you haven't been to Palawan, you've…
Deep Forest Garden Inn – Puerto Princesa, Palawan
We had dinner at Deep Forest the other night, and I couldn't help noticing that they had made some nice changes. There is a whole new terrace level, with lovely rattan seating, and cascades of colored lights. Aerial View of Deep Forest Garden Inn Jean-Pierre Riccio, Deep Forest's owner, was in the restaurant when we arrived, so I asked him…
Casa Linda – Romantic Breakfast Spot in Puerto Princesa, Palawan
by Donna Amis Davis / @DonnaAmisDavis Casa Linda Tropical Gazebo Would you like to take a peek at a venue that inspired several significant scenes in my work-in-progress? This romantic garden gazebo is the inspiration for a scene where my protagonist gets better acquainted with an interesting guy. Wouldn't you love to have a cozy conversation in a place like…
Palawan, You Go! Travel + Leisure Votes Palawan #1 Island Overall
Entrance to the Puerto Princesa Underground River on Palawan A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO MY FAVORITE ISLAND! WOW! Travel+Leisure Magazine just announced the winners of their Best Of 2013, and Palawan made Number 1 Island Overall. Here's the link to the Travel+Leisure list. So many factors contribute to an island being voted The Best. Palawan is home to the Puerto Princesa…
Bear Cats (or Binturong) on Palawan
by Donna Amis Davis / @DonnaAmisDavis Bear Cat or Binturong I'm in love. They are furry, and have the sweetest faces. Above is a close up on one of the fuzzy guys. Or maybe she is a girl? Palawan Bear Cats, also known as Binturong. Two Bear Cat Friends The dictionary definition: binturong |binˈtoŏrô ng | noun A tree-dwelling Asian…
Win a Piglet!
by Donna Amis Davis / @DonnaAmisDavis Piglet Raffle Promo This sign really gave me the giggles. Anyone in need of a piglet? Let me know, I'll see if I can enter your name in the monthly raffle.
Bruno’s Swiss Food in Puerto Princesa, Palawan
by Donna Amis Davis / @DonnaAmisDavis Right in the center of Puerto Princesa, locals and visitors find a slice of Europe, with Australian and American leanings. Bruno's Swiss Food, a deli, store and restaurant, owned by Bruno Eyer, has been a landmark on the Puerto scene for 20 years or more. Bruno, a Swiss-German, and his Filipina wife, stock all…
Palawan Monkeys
@DonnaAmisDavis I visited with a couple of my favorite animals the other day - two young Palawan monkeys. These little guys are pets, living at a rest stop on the road to the Puerto Princesa Underground River. They loved the cooked saba bananas I bought for them. Palawan Monkey eating banana Monkeys have dexterous hands and feet. This little one is…
Bona’s Chaolong on Palawan – Vietnamese-Filipino Beef Stew
by Donna Amis Davis / @DonnaAmisDavis View of Bona's from Manalo Street For a quick, delicious meal in Puerto Princesa, on your way to or from the Underground River, you can't beat Bona's Chaolong on Manalo Street. Vietnamese-style beef stew noodles, with a Palawan twist! To find Bona's Chaolong, go to the end of the National Highway, past the Provincial Capital complex,…