Archive for the 'Philippines' Category

Jeepney makers in the Philippines: Seeing the Unseen

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Jeepney’s are unique road transportation vehicles used in the Philippines. A cross between a bus and a jeep!
“Where do Jeepney’s come from?” It’s a question I’ve wanted an answer to since first jumping on board one of these gas guzzlers in Manila. Of all public transport vehicles I have taken, I like the jeepney the [...]

Bikini Girls from The Philippines!

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

Seeing the Unseen: “Girls in bikinis from the Philippines”
I always wanted to write a title involving bikini’s, fashion models or just plain Girls in Bikinis, call it a guy thing! The Philippines is noted as having some of the best beaches in the world. Yet, one thing I noted when going to a beach is [...]

Seeing the Unseen: The sea salt makers

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Seeing the Unseen:

I never knew the answer to “where does salt come from.” Well, besides rock salt and giant factories. Where does locally made sea salt come from? That’s more like it.
White sand beaches, tropical boats, and tourist mecca’s are far removed here. Yet I find it more fascinating to visit such a place as [...]

Seeing the Unseen: Exposing Mindanao & some upcoming features

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Time to meet some people most travelers don’t see.
I’ve spent a long time in the Philippines searching for home. Some of it was to prove to myself and to others that island life is not for me. From time in tropical Palawan to now in the southern most island of Mindanao. An area stricken [...]