Sandalsand Norge >>
Small villages, wonderful scenery and magnificent rice terraces in the northern Philippines, the hilly part of Luzon. This article is part of a...
Everything from 1980's
This category include trips in the 1980’s, more precisely from 1985 through 1989. There are a few older posts as well. Seek them out in the Destinations menu. Posts with photo galleries from these years are also included in this category. World Heritage Sites are included if the first visit to it was during this decade, irrespective of it being a world heritage or not at the time.
I went abroad also a few times in the 1970’s and the first half of the 1980’s. But it was not before my first major trip in 1985 that my travels took up speed. It went to East Asia and lasted for almost six months, still my longest journey ever.
Travel back in time with Sandalsand. Cut straight to all journeys from the 1980’s, 1990’s, 2000’s, 2010’s, 2015’s and 2020’s.
World Heritage #0722 – Philippine Rice Terraces
The human endeavours of cultivating land never cease to impress, not least the fabulous Philippine rice terraces. The UNESCO World Heritage List...
First days in the northern Philippines
From the central islands I went back to Manila for a short stop. What followed was my first impressions of the northern Philippines. This article is...
Island hopping in the Eastern Visayas islands
This is about island hopping in the central Philippines; The Eastern Visayas islands of Cebu, Leyte, Samar and back to Manila on Luzon Island. This...
Island hopping in Panay and Negros
I had left Boracay and went on an island hopping tour of the central Philippines. First off were the Western and Central Visayas islands of Panay...
My last days on Boracay Island, a letter home and an epitaph
This is about my last days on Boracay Island in the Philippines, a letter home and an epitaph many years after. This article is part of a diary...
Boracay – The first week in a paradise not yet lost
After a long voyage I had reached the island of Boracay. This is about the first week in a paradise not yet lost. This article is part of a diary...
Manila impressions – Lesson learned, follow the rumours
I had my first days in Manila. Among other things I learned a lesson, to follow the rumours. It set the stage for the rest of my stay in the...
Hong Kong for the last time
I was back in Hong Kong for the last time, from Macau. I spent the next couple of days relaxing and write a letter back home. This article is part...
The casinos and back streets of Macau
From Hong Kong I went on a day trip to Macau, like many people from Hong Kong do. I found their casinos and also walked into the back streets of...
World Heritage #1110 – Macao
Portugal’s architectural legacy stretches from the homeland to Brazil and to Macao (Macau) on the coast of China. The UNESCO World Heritage...
Back in Hong Kong
I was back in Hong Kong after almost 44 days in China. I spent the next days trying to recover and plan my onward journey. This article is part of a...
Shanghai and the slow boat to Hong Kong
Shanghai was an exciting experience. The European atmosphere was striking, the Chinese districts fascinating, and finally, I boarded a slow boat to...
Beijing and the Summer Palace
The story from Beijing continues with a letter home and the Summer Palace. We days in the Chinese capital were coming to an end. This article is...
World Heritage #0880 – Summer Palace
The Summer Palace is set in a large area north of Beijing with an artificial lake in the midst. Here we find numerous temples and palaces. The...
