Turrón from The Philippines Fried saba banana (similar to plantain) is available nearly everywhere in The Philippines. Turrón is a variation of this and is treated as a snack. Saba or plantain is a type of banana that can only be eaten when cooked. Personally, I am not a huge fan of it as I find plantain to be quite …
Liked this post? | Never miss a post! Subscribe to my free newsletter now for updates. (Get my ebook for free!) |
|---|---|
Great Modern Traveler Award 2010: Wade Shepard
What is the Great Modern Traveler Award? Wayyyy back 3 years ago I went on a small personal project to find the most inspirational modern-day travelers I could find. People that inspired me, one way or another. Some have failed in completing their goals, others have continued. Either-way, they have tried in tasks I found admirable. I thought …
Continue reading “Great Modern Traveler Award 2010: Wade Shepard”
Liked this post? | Never miss a post! Subscribe to my free newsletter now for updates. (Get my ebook for free!) |
|---|---|
Food from The Philippines: Loro Fish (Parrot Fish)
Eating Parrot or Loro Fish from The Philippines Loro means Parrot in Tagalog (the northern language of The Philippines). To many people outside of Asia, or the Caribbean, the Parrot fish is that brightly colored beautiful fish you see in underwater photographs or videos. Dare I mention, Nemo here! In Polynesia Parrot fish is considered …
Continue reading “Food from The Philippines: Loro Fish (Parrot Fish)”
Liked this post? | Never miss a post! Subscribe to my free newsletter now for updates. (Get my ebook for free!) |
|---|---|
When locals get tired of you: social integration gone wrong
Can you ever really fit in socially when living overseas? As my great quest at social integration when living overseas draws to a close here; I find myself looking for answers to prove me wrong. Call them my last desperate attempts at understanding the psyche of trying to fit into a new country, society and culture in …
Continue reading “When locals get tired of you: social integration gone wrong”
Liked this post? | Never miss a post! Subscribe to my free newsletter now for updates. (Get my ebook for free!) |
|---|---|
Food from The Philippines: Banana Ketchup
Banana Ketchup from The Philippines Yes, it’s ketchup, and yes it’s made from Bananas! In between the last of my two final social integration articles I wanted to put in something a bit lighter. Banana Ketchup made the list! Where does Banana Ketchup come from? The Philippines! There’s also rumored to be a variation of …
Continue reading “Food from The Philippines: Banana Ketchup”
Liked this post? | Never miss a post! Subscribe to my free newsletter now for updates. (Get my ebook for free!) |
|---|---|
The Miscommunication of Travel & Life Overseas
How to Deal with miscommunication when you travel or live overseas Miscommunication happens in every culture, but is highlighted when you travel or live overseas. Think you know a country well? Speak the language so well that there’s no miscommunication? Good, you’ve only just begun. And, you’ll probably never reach the finish line. Travel & miscommunication go …
Continue reading “The Miscommunication of Travel & Life Overseas”
Liked this post? | Never miss a post! Subscribe to my free newsletter now for updates. (Get my ebook for free!) |
|---|---|
Camiguin island, a review, up to date ferry schedule and transport details
Camiguin, the island born of fire in The Philippines I’ve spent a lot of time on Camiguin island, and just realized I have written very little about it. Which is a shame as it’s one of the few real gems in the Southern Philippines. And, there’s very little known about it internationally. Here’s how to get to …
Continue reading “Camiguin island, a review, up to date ferry schedule and transport details”
Liked this post? | Never miss a post! Subscribe to my free newsletter now for updates. (Get my ebook for free!) |
|---|---|