The pandemic ain’t over yet in this part of the world.
Author: Ellen
Early retired budget traveler. Earthy Goddess. Former journalist. For humanity. Breast cancer warrior, now living flat. Loves chocolate, coffee, stories, puppies.
That time we saw a UFO in Mexico
We saw nearly the opposite of the leaked U.S. Navy video.
‘Authentic travel’ revelation during pandemic
I never did like labels…
A week alone on Boracay Island
Despite COVID, Ellen stayed a week on Boracay, and accomplished a goal while alone.
COVID death on Boracay, community pantry controversy
As Boracay sits empty without tourists, some Filipinos are simply desperate.
Earth connections versus territory claims
What does China plan to do in the West Philippine Sea?
Parts of Boracay locked down for Holy Week 2021
COVID-19 cases grow, government restricts movement.
Earth Vagabonds slow travel pause hits 1 year
Some thoughts on one full trip around the sun.
Vaccinations, Boracay, & embassy bottle openers
Jabs, beaches, and embassy bottle openers.
Swab tests nixed by Philippine feds, LGUs can still require
The latest effort to increase domestic tourism.