If you are here in the Philippines for more than a few days I can almost guarantee you one place that will catch your eye
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Handling Money in the Philippines
When my plane first landed here in the Philippines it was around 1pm, midday. By 3pm I had found my way to the nearest large
Read more[Video] – Yes, They Have Super Malls Over Here
While I was back in the States, first planning my trip to move here, until I began my online research I really didn’t know ANYTHING
Read more[Diary] – Massage, Fever & Pretty Girls – Sept. 2012
Month of SEPTEMBER – 2012 Every so often I feel like sharing some short item I have on my mind but it’s not enough to
Read morePoked, Pestered & Petitioned, But a Good Day
Another interesting 30 hours. To avoid some drama building up in town with some people I’d gotten to know, I decided to begin exploring the
Read moreMaid in the Philippines
There is a Ying and Yang I taught my children as they were growing up. It consisted of two opposite maxims; (a) Always be inquisitive,
Read morePhilippine Myths: True & False
I’m from California, the ‘Golden State’. Land of Hollywood, Disneyland and surfing. It’s funny to me when I hear misconceptions about California from those who
Read more[Diary] Earthquake, Monkeys, Laundry – Aug. 2012
Month of AUGUST – 2012 Every so often I feel like sharing some short item I have on my mind but it’s not enough to
Read moreThe Gritty Side of Paradise
It’s my guess that nothing in this world is ‘all’ any one thing. Los Angeles is not ‘all’ bad. Nor is it all good either.
Read more[Photos] The Taoist Temple Overlooking Cebu
I had heard about this temple since before leaving the States so I finally took a day to go across the bay and up the
Read more[Video] To The Piggy Farm in the Jungle We Go!
Those who know me know that I am a night-creature and the only time I’m awake before the sunrise is because I’ve been awake all
Read more[Video] Sunday Evenings at the Marketplace
What would make for a nice follow-up after spending a Sunday afternoon at the cockfights? For me, it’s taking a walk through the Marketplace at
Read moreHow Could Anyone NOT Make Friends Here?
It’s A Small Island After All I told myself before leaving the U.S. that my first month in Mactan I wasn’t going to talk to
Read more[Photos] A Day at the Lapu Lapu Marketplace..
Due to a nearby topical storm the day was a bit overcast but nice and cool. So I grabbed my camera and decided to visit
Read moreAnd Then It Started Raining..
I read recently somewhere online, “You haven’t been to the Philippines until you’ve walked home in the rain.”. Well, if that’s true then I got
Read more[Photos] A Fun Visit To Mandaue..
On the island of Cebu, I spent a Sunday to have lunch with some new friends who live in the Mandaue area known as Consolacion.
Read more‘Jollibee’ – An American’s Food Review
I have dropped in to about six Jollibee‘s in the last two weeks, however until today it was only to order some much needed cold
Read moreMy First 10 Days – Some Observations
It’s officially been 10 Days since I first landed here on Mactan Island. Each day has been an adventure with it’s own set of tasks
Read moreMy Arrival in Cebu & 5 Gallons of Happiness
I had left for my flight to the Philippines, from LAX in California, around 1:30am. All went fine. I’d flown all night to Hong Kong,
Read moreMy First Friday on Mactan..
My plane arrived Wednesday around Noon and for the following two days I’ve been doing LOTS of walking in and out of town. Getting settled
Read moreLast Minute Details; Preparing to Move Overseas
[Calif., USA – July 18, 2012] Now that I’m down to the last 21 days prior to my departure from the US, it’s time to
Read moreLegal Differences Between US & Philippines Family Law
[References here are as of 2012. Check with a local Philippine attorney before making any decisions regarding issues covered here in reference to current Philippine
Read moreOne Ticket For Paradise..
[Calif., USA – April 11, 2012] Okay, so Eddie Money had “two” tickets for paradise. Well, I only need one. And I’m making it a one-way
Read moreParadise Found (Part 1 of 3)
[Calif., USA – April 16th, 2012] Earlier this week, while searching for even more websites from other Americans who have made the Philippines their
Read moreParadise Found (Part 2 of 3)
[Calif., USA – April 16th, 2012] Click here for ‘Part 1’.. (contd.) You’re a ‘light sleeper’ who can’t stand the neighbor’s cat meowing on the
Read moreParadise Found (Part 3 of 3)
[Calif., USA – April 16th, 2012] Click for ‘Part 1’ or ‘Part 2’.. (contd.) So.. what, or where exactly is Paradise? Well, I see
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