To do List while in Manila, try Slouch hat. It is so important to find something familiar and friendly when travelling to Manila. The place is a hive of activity and chaos and sometimes it I s just great to relax in familiar surroundings. Something like a real friendly Australian bar with great beer and company and of course the tucker too. One of my favorites is the Slouch Hat. 1112 - 1116 M.h. del Pilar St. | Ermita, Manila, Luzon 1000, Philippines The staff are very friendly and the food is cooked from fresh and I have spent many nights there enjoying the great service and facilities. It also does accommodation, but it can be busy so make sure you book ahead. Trip Advisor comments We saw this place through Blue book ,there staff are very friendly and accommodating … [Read More...]
Coming to the Philippines?
Some of the most beautiful places on Earth are found in the Philippines. From tropical jungles with creatures that cannot be seen many places elsewhere, to the beaches of pure paradise. The beaches stretch for miles and are kept secret by the hot sea waters that becomes your own swimming … [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...]
Laguindingan International Airport Philippines
An International Airport in Mindanao Officially Opened! Good news to all Filipinos overseas and to all tourists, who now can experience a hassle free and more convenient travel to the Philippines with the nearly opened Laguindingan International Airport. It was early 2008, the start of … [Read More...]
New Lease of Life in the Philippines
Many visitors who come to he Philippines do so not just to have a vacation, but to also try and start a new life and even to kick start a new them. The Philippines has English signs and it is easy to be fooled into believing that it is very easy to settle into the Pinoy culture. Here … [Read More...]
Looking for a Filipina Girlfriend
Looking for a Filipina girlfriend? These are the things you need to know. 1. Filipinas are not “mail-order brides.” This term (often used by those bitter about Westerners seeking foreign wives) is neither fair nor accurate. It’s true that in past decades men would buy mailing addresses … [Read More...]
Howzat Sports Bar Makati
The Howzat sports bar in Makati in Manila is a very busy and popular sports bar. When an Aussie is away, he still needs the comfort of the food and beer and the sport on TV. Great large screens and great company for even those non-Aussies. Trip Advisor seema to agree too. I find HOWZAT … [Read More...]
Those Fun Tricycles
In third world countries transportation is not like home.In the Philippines tricycles is one of them. Most people do not have a vehicle at all. They depend on public transport. That is not like home either. Long distance is by bus. A few buses might be mistaken for Greyhound, but these … [Read More...]
Holy Week in the Philippines
The Holy Week is one of the biggest, most colorful and most theatrical festivities of the Catholic Church along with Christmas. In the Philippines, the ‘Semana Santa’ (original Spanish name) or … [Read More...]
Are Aussies Scared to Travel
With the carnage around the world caused by IS are the Australians are getting worried about travelling to countries that have a high Muslim population? How's there travel plans? The Philippines has … [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
