tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post115643699931688466..comments2009-01-07T00:46:15.283+08:00ivanhenareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08952639023631049082noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-1156443663424674362006-08-25T02:21:03.473+08:002006-08-25T02:21:03.473+08:00Hi John, there are now convenient air-conditioned buses which take you from city to city in all ASEAN countries in continental Asia except Myanmar. This is why you can now find the American or European tourist even in the most remote town of Southeast Asia. The Philippines is indeed left behind unless we could offer a cheap means of travel from continental Southeast Asia to our major cities.ivanhenareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08952639023631049082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-1156442877555368452006-08-25T02:07:00.000+08:002006-08-25T02:07:00.000+08:00Ahhh, the joy of backpacking! <BR/><BR/>SO, you ended up getting the travel bug too! I'm glad you learned a lot from it and that you're using what you've seen out there to improve the cultural heritage in the Philippines.<BR/><BR/>I had enjoyed this opportunity during my university studies just like you. Wish I was still a student since there were plenty of advantages. Backpacking in Europe allowed me to see museums, churches, castles for free or at a discount! <BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, Asian countries ended up quite expensive for Westerners particularly students. There are no trains or planes that would give you a package to travel throughout an Asian country (like EuRail pass or BritRail pass). I believe Japan offers it but it's astronomically expensive!<BR/><BR/>Dacal a salamat for the link regarding the Pampanga MTV. <BR/><BR/>And if you happen to be in the states, let me know.Johnnoreply@blogger.com