Chicken Lauriat from Chow King So fast food may not be deemed as great in the rest of the world. But, in the Philippines it’s becoming a mainstay of city life. It’s not surprising to find huge groups celebrating birthdays, anniversaries or mini conferences in fast food restaurants here. For the traveler hopping into a fast food restaurant …
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How to plan a travel journey to Australia and New Zealand? I asked should I go to Australia or New Zealand last year. As of today, no confirmation. But, I have taken the next step, and begun researching the journey a little, just in case. As such, I thought it interesting to write out how I research …
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Dried Bolinao fish Dried Bolinao is the official name, stinky fish is my nickname. There are many many types of dried fish in The Philippines. Walk into any market and you will find a section dedicated to sun-dried fish. From whole squid, to slices of the unknown. From fish heads to delicate tiny little fish it’s all here. Real names …
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Halloween around the world It’s October 31st and there’s a raging thunderstorm as I write this. It is of course Halloween so I couldn’t ask for a more atmospheric condition. So long as the electricity does not go out again. As a long term traveler Halloween is my favorite time of year. This may sound a little …
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Palitaw from The Philippines I’ve only just come across Palitaw. And, it is already my second favorite sweet food in The Philippines. Made from sticky rice, sugar and then dipped in coconut it’s a delicious not overly sweet food. The little dusty stuff your see to the left is ground peanut. A little more about Palitaw …
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How much does a dentist cost in The Philippines? A dentist in the Philippines can be very cheap, but it really depends on what you want done! And, where you are from. We’ve all heard of medical tourism. A term used to describe the practice of going overseas for medical treatment while on holiday. This …
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Super Typhoon Megi hits The Philippines As many may have heard, the Philippines has just been hit by Super Typhoon Megi. Heavy rains with winds up to 260km/h (150mph): this is the biggest Typhoon to hit the Philippines in the past 4 years. Already at a maximum category 5 level, there simply is no higher …
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