Come and have Fun! Most people who come for a vacation to the Philippines are adults and those who bring young children would have some difficulty in finding safe open spaces and places to keep children happy and enchanted in Manila. There are no real Disney type attractions, or a circus, … [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...]
More Courtship in the Philippines
We continue our look at some of the courtship ways in and around the Philippines. Here we take a closer look at some geographical courting in the Philippines. a. Luzon Luzon provinces or tribes had developed courting practices that were similar to each other since there is closeness of … [Read More...]
Where to go in the Philippines?
So now you are in the Philippines and you have been enjoying the sun and the noise and the really cheap booze in the local bars. But, are you a little fed up with the same old beer and the perhaps restricted Pinoy menus in the local eateries. Well, there is nothing like local knowledge … [Read More...]
Typhoon Yolanda
Super Typhoon ( Yolanda ) Haiyan Slammed into the Philippines last Friday was one of the strongest storms ever recorded on the planet with winds of 110 km/hr and gusts of 200 km/hr. This is one of the highest wind speeds ever recorded in a storm in world history. It made … [Read More...]
Summer Down Under
Australia has four seasons in a year, this includes summer , winter, autumn and spring. Summer starts at the month of December to February, Autumn from March to May, Winter from June to August and Spring from September to November. The country experiences variety of climate due to its … [Read More...]
Jeepney Hopping Part 2
The two worst times I have had on a jeepney were the time I was pick pocketed and the time I nearly got murdered. Given the hundreds of times I have ridden jeepneys, all over the Philippines, that isn’t too bad a record. Picking My Pockets The day I was pickpocketed I was riding a … [Read More...]
Buying a Car
The Red Terror – Part 1 When I lived in the Philippines I bought the wrong car. It was a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer sedan. It was red, which was why the wife liked it. She had always dreamed of … [Read More...]
Potted History of the Philippines
What do you know about the history of the Philippines? Sometimes I find myself very dumb when people talk to me about the history and development of these Islands called the Philippines.Well, I came … [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
