About Me

Hi,

I share my time between London, England and Laguna province, Philippines - where I'm involved in eco-travel and tourism - such as small-group tours and "backpacker" services and accommodation.

I'm a modest contributor to travel journals and publications (both on and offline) with the emphasis on eco-tourism.

For me the jury is still out on global warming and climate change. We should nevertheless do our best to tread gently and respectfully on this beautiful world.

We are the current custodians of this amazing planet after all, and it's certainly the only home we've got!

"O wonder! How many goodly creatures are there here! How beauteous mankind is! O brave new world that has such people in't!" - William Shakespeare, The Tempest, 5.1

Thanks for dropping by...

Paul. 

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