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Aerial View of Corregidor Island (Photo, Wikipedia)

Corregidor Island: A Legacy of War

Junfil Olarte - freelancejune [2,343]

Corregidor Island obviously is well-known for its valiant task in the Second World War (a thing that should not be). Such war was despicable. It was one of the most hated events ever recorded in the...

Destinations: Corregidor | Philippines
Topics: Travel | National Parks | 20th Century History | War & Conflict
Front cover for Warrior Odyssey

Book review: Warrior Odyssey - Antonio Graceffo

David Calleja - davidcalleja [1,448]

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to set off on a quest around Asia, researching and discovering lesser-known and rare martial arts along the way? Read about the experiences of Antonio Graceffo in his latest book, Warrior Odyssey.

Destinations: Burma | Indochina | Vietnam | Hong Kong | Korea, S | Taiwan | China | Cambodia | Laos | Thailand | Philippines
Topics: Travel | Adventure | 20th Century History | Martial Arts | Culture | People | Working Abroad | War & Conflict
Book cover for Antonio Graceffo's upcoming book, Warrior Odyssey.

A Warrior's Odyssey - Interview with Antonio Graceffo

David Calleja - davidcalleja [1,448]

Antonio Graceffo's eagerly anticipated new book, Warrior Odyssey, covers the beginning of his trek throughout Asia. Commencing from 2001, his quest for adventure has developed into a journey of...

Destinations: Malaysia | Burma | Indochina | Vietnam | Korea, S | Taiwan | China | Cambodia | Laos | Thailand | Philippines
Topics: Travel | Literature | Traditions | Culture | People | Religion | War & Conflict | Ancient History
Once in a Blue Moon

Film Review: Once in a Blue Moon

Celeste Heiter - cheiter [29,099]

Three generations in the patriarchal lineage are represented in this romantic quest for true love.

Destinations: Philippines
Topics: People | Performing Arts | 20th Century History | War & Conflict
Apocalypse Now

Film Review: Apocalypse Now (Redux)

Celeste Heiter - cheiter [29,099]

A Special Forces officer is sent up the Nang River on a mission to find and assassinate Colonel Walter E. Kurtz, a fellow officer who has gone AWOL in the jungles of Cambodia.

Destinations: Cambodia | Vietnam | Philippines
Topics: People | 20th Century History | War & Conflict
Phu Yao Bridge, one of the many elics of the Vietnam War, is a tourist attraction for travellers keen on discovering the legacy of Vietnam's war history.

Re-visiting war grounds carries on brotherhood legacy

David Calleja - davidcalleja [1,448]

A former soldier of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) speaks of his war experience and re-integration to visitors intrigued by Vietnam's past.

Destinations: Malaysia | Shan State | Vietnam | Korea, S | Mekong River | Cambodia | China | Laos | Thailand | Philippines
Topics: Travel | Culture | Working Abroad | War & Conflict
American 12-inch mortars at Battery Way. Fortress Corregidor, Philippines.

Fortress Corregidor now Philippine National Park

Steven K. Bailey - sbailey [7,770]

If you're heading to Manila, one must-see in the greater metro area is the battle-scarred island of Corregidor. You don't have to be a military history buff to enjoy a day-trip to Corregidor; you just...

Destinations: Corregidor | Philippines
Topics: Travel | National Parks | 20th Century History | War & Conflict
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