Here I am sitting in my office while the good wife is at work, time check is Wednesday 830pm and tomorrow the 14th is your birthday hun, wow 39 years dear, oops 29 hun hehe. I want to wish my beautiful wife Michelle Fiskilis/Malaran Happy Birthday, you are the best thing that has ever … [Read More...]
Polillo Island in the Philippines
Exploring Polillo Island A few years ago I had a good friend who had just graduated as a qualified nurse in Manila after 4 years of work and study. He and his family originally come from Polillo island. His name is Harold. So it was really nice to be invited on a trip with him back to … [Read More...]
Normal workers in the Philippines
Sometimes it can be so frustrating when using supermarkets, department stores or scores of other places that have the customer service requirement. In many cases there is no customer service. It seems amazing to meet people who are working in a place that do not know answers to basic … [Read More...]
Philippines has it all
There are a lot to see in the Philippines. The country is blessed with a beautiful environment and skilful people whose talented hands created some of the most magnificent man-made structures in the world. The UNESCO World Heritage Site, Banaue Rice Terraces; The well-preserved … [Read More...]
Cheap Doesn’t Always Mean Nasty
How's the accommodation in the Philippines? The old saying, ‘you get what you pay for’, is never so true as when applied to accommodation in the Philippines. You can have world class, five star hotel accommodation for what we would pay for a decent motel back in Australia, say $100/P4,000 … [Read More...]
Beef Mechado
Beef Mechado Recipe Ingredients: 1 kilo beef chunks with fat cooking oil 3 medium potatoes( chunks) 2 medium carrots ( chunks) 1 red bell pepper or capsicum in chunks 2 tbsp. soy sauce 1 whole minced onion 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 pcs bay leaves 3 tbsp. tomato … [Read More...]
Ferry Disasters in the Philippines
There are over 7000 Islands that make up the Philippines it is vital that boats are used as part of the transport infrastructure. Moving not just passengers but goods across the Islands. They play a crucial part in the economy and the well being of the country. In good conditions they … [Read More...]
Life is a Beach
Living in the cities has many advantages and disadvantages. The advantages include availability of services, foods and getting things done. Yes, even in the Philippines you can get a few things done in the city areas like Manila and Cebu. I am not saying it easy, as getting anything done … [Read More...]
Child Care Scheme Down Under
In the Philippines, some families that have a child in the household and needs someone to help look after the child while parents go back to work. Anyone can be hired as long as they have good … [Read More...]
Presidents of the Philippines
Getting to know the Presidents of the Philippines I find that the educated Filipino seems to know more about American presidents than I do (I am an Aussie), no doubt this was because of American rule … [Read More...]
Travelling to Australia
Migration and Visas All travellers, except New Zealand citizens, must obtain a visa or travel authority before travelling to Australia. Tourism Plan your trip with australia.com, the official Tourism Australia website, offering a wide range of travel information and planning tools
