I’ve written occasionally about the various methods of travel here. When moving around from island to island, there are the Ferries and Fast Boats. For long distances
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Hard Lessons Learned My First 6 Months in the Philippines
Wow. It’s January, 2013 and already it’s been a full six months now that I’ve been here in the Philippines. I feel like I’ve only
Read moreTouch Me Like You Know Me
As I mentioned in a previous diary entry, I’ve been a little under the weather today with a slight cold, or flu.. never could tell
Read more[Video] – Not So Easy Rider
In my entire life I’ve spent about 30 seconds riding a motorcycle/scooter. During that initial 30 seconds.. I crashed. And that was over three decades
Read moreTime For A Cool Change
“If there’s one thing in my life that’s missing.. It’s the time that I spend alone.. sailing on the cool and bright clear waters. Lots
Read more[Photos] Me.. Out & About In the Philippines
This is a random collection of images I photographed as I wander about from place to place. Some are of me, others are just whenever
Read moreA Night ‘Out’.. To Clear My Head
Well, it’s 4:52am.. I just got back home about 20 minutes ago from the club and.. I’m still not tired. But, it was good to
Read moreConversation in the Philippines: Tips ‘n Taboos
Generally speaking, most women use about three times the number of words in a day than most men. Me, I can go an entire day
Read more[Video] – Night Life on Mactan Isle – Philippines
Update: As of July 7th, 2013.. Chicago Joe’s closed it’s doors until further notice. It’s hoped that new management will re-open it. If/When that happens
Read more[Diary] – The Funk, Dating, Working, Writing – Nov. 2012
Month of NOVEMBER – 2012 Every so often I feel like sharing some short item I have on my mind but it’s not enough to
Read more[Photos] – All Souls/Saints Day in the Philippines
In a previous photo gallery I shared with you how I usually celebrate Halloween these days, at a costume party in a club. That was
Read more[Video/Pics] – Checking Out The Carbon Market – Cebu
Now that I have MyLovelyFilipinaGifts.com online with a few items, I wanted to visit the Carbon Market to see if there was anything imported I
Read moreCharting My Course
I knew it would happen (again) eventually.. I am physically just wiped out. It’s Friday night here and my body can’t take any more of
Read moreStarting Over..
Well, last month was certainly full of surprises. I didn’t anticipate being single again when the month started back in October. Even though I knew
Read moreWhat Do You REALLY Want?
What I’m about to share with you comes not only from personal experience but just plain common sense that can be applied to any aspect
Read more[Photos] “Halloween in the Philippines”
Since this is still my first year out of the U.S. it is also my first in a series of holidays spent away from my
Read more[Video] – Simple Pleasures.. the Siesta
I’ll be the first to say that life in the Philippines is not for everybody. Some people thrive the most when they are in a
Read morePirate DVD’s On The Eastern Seas
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
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 moreSiesta, Dinner and ‘Not My Cat’..
It’s early Tuesday morning, around 1:45am and I should be in bed by now. Usually I’m awake until 2-3am but I have to be at
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 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 moreRelationships In The Philippines: Part 2
Part 2: THE SINGLE LIFE – MEETING FILIPINAS ONLINE In the first part of this series we took a look at marriage in the Philippines.
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
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