j.allen

archaeologist, barista, traveller, Filipiniana enthusiast, lone wolf

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The rice terraces within the municipality of Hungduan, Ifugao are among the five clusters that form the "Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras" UNESCO World Heritage Site listing. This view is of the hamlet of Bokiawan.

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A view of the valley we're working in. #landscape #archaeology #kiangan #ifugao #philippines #nofilter

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#purple #sunset #latergram #kiangan #ifugao #philippines

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An apple away keeps the doctor away. #healthy #nutrition #apple #sanmiguel #beer #philippines

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The view en route to work. #kiangan #ifugao #philippines #riceterraces #travel #archaeologylife

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#archaeology #kiangan #ifugao #philippines

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I shit you not. #weirdproductname #placenta #soap

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"Tinawon" literally means "yearly," in reference to how often the native organic rice in the mountains of Ifugao is harvested.

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Bughaw / Puti (at Laiya White Cove Resort)

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#itsmorefuninthephilippines (at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) Terminal 1)

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Foggy day. (at Gate 15 - ICN Airport)

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13 hours ago: I had to watch my seatmate prepare his bibimbap tray first to save me the embarrassment. Chili paste on errrythang.

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8 hours ago, view from the window: the Bering Strait separating North America from Asia is filled with broken-up ice floes.

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20,000 miles. I hope that's enough to fall out of love with a dream. See you in August, Canada. (at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ))

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“Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon. Maybe I grew up a little too soon.” - Close My Eyes, Mariah Carey

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T minus 7.something days. Finally settled on the airport outfit. Southeast Asia better be ready for this jelly.

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I leave in 14 days. I'm unprepared.