For the many single Australian visitors coming to the Philippines, he will be struck dumb by the beautiful Filipina girls that will surround him. Assuming he is wanting love and not just fun, what does he have to do to make the Filipina fall for him. How to Court a Traditional Filipina During the time that the practice of traditional courtship is highly recognized among most Filipinos, one cannot just approach a lady and ask for her number or address. In some cases, a couple would have to go through the initial stage of some courtships which is tuksuhan or teasing. Since most people avoid losing face, this stage is a big help for a man to determine if he has chances with the girl he likes. Tuksuhan is a means of figuring out the feelings of a woman for a man. When the lady … [Read More...]
Loving in Boracay
I have to admit I fall into the minority here when I say I am not a great fan of Boracay. I find it overpriced and full of posers, and as I am getting old far too noisy for my sensitive ears. In fact, I just cannot think of anything worse than sitting on a beach every day for a week and … [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...]
Non Professional Drivers License in the Philippines
How to get your drivers license in the Philippines? Previously I wrote an article on how to get a student permit driver's license. This time through research I'll be talking about getting the non- professional license, which is the next step and should be applied within your student's … [Read More...]
Michelle Fiskilis/Malaran
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...]
Ahhhh, Pizza!
Shakey’s in the Philippines I remember my third night in the Philippines, way back in 1988. I had walked down Del Pilar Street from the bar area in Ermita and was in Malate, near where the Aristocrat restaurant still stands and the old Malate Church sits at the head of Rajah Sulayman … [Read More...]
No Comfort in a Comfort Room
caption id="attachment_2393" align="aligncenter" width="300"] If you are Filipino and do use public toilets then you will need to take tissue paper[/caption] The Philippines has a great name for toilets, they call the toilet the comfort room. Now unless you are rich there is no such … [Read More...]
Driving Lesson
Learning to drive is scary and fun. How's my Driving? Am I ready to go? Hmmm.. still needs more practice. I am not well confident enough yet to take my drive test. For almost three years here in Australia, I am still on my L plate (learners driving license):-). Well, some people say it … [Read More...]
Tablas Island: A Trip of Peaceful Indulgence
Come and Explore! Tablas Island is beautiful island positioned in the Sibuyan Sea of the Visayan region of the Philippines. Located 50 kilometers east of Mindoro Island it is situated in a group of … [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
