Why is The Philippines so far behind the rest of East Asia? Why is The Philippines failing on so many levels when it should, by all accounts, be a major contender in South East Asia? What you might not know, is once upon a time, it was just that, a major economic contender in all… Continue reading more »
Things I like about The Philippines As a follow up to my previous article about 5 things not to like about the Philippines, this one is written with a lot less annoyance. It’s easier to write about things you don’t like than the things you do, at least in detail, for me. What’s more, most… Continue reading more »
There are some things I don’t like about the Philippines, I’m writing them down. Throughout my journals I give a fairly impartial view of most things, keeping my writing in tuned with my own journey rather than just “mouth off”. However, I do feel that for anyone to develop, or any place to improve, one… Continue reading more »
I wasn’t going to write in my journal about such a trivial event like being hit by a taxi. Trivial because, because aside from some arm bruising, I am fine. What happened minutes afterwards is however, leaving a lasting impression on hospitality in The Philippines. Why walking is a virtual crime in the Philippines I walk to many… Continue reading more »
I am not sure if the average tourist picks up on the fact that guns are everywhere in The Philippines. From the police, to the private security man on down to the general public. In the Philippines you have the right to bear arms. Sadly on Monday August 23rd a bus filled with tourists in… Continue reading more »
Getting to the Tibetan Temple in the rising morning heat was quite easy. There was a small Sari Sari store outside and some shelter in the form of some palm tree coverings. Something I needed, as I am not a fan of humidity. I looked at the large red gates that were firmly closed in… Continue reading more »
Bull testicles Well, nearly every country has them. The Philippines is no exception when it comes to eating testicles. In this case, testicles of the bull or Itlog sa Baka. I will admit here, that I really don’t have a passion for eating internal organs. Just not my thing. I’ll also spare as many male genitalia… Continue reading more »
