Food from The Philippines: Itlog (aka testicles)

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 …

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Why did I spend 2 years in The Philippines?

“Have you found home in the Philippines?” I’ve received a lot of email from people asking this question, mainly pertaining to the fact that I have been here so long. Let me knock one thing on the head here. “I lived & traveled in Africa for longer.” I’ve just written more about it from here due to enhancements in technology, having …

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Why Travel Photography is becoming endangered: Ethics of Travel Photography

Ethics of Travel Photography? (updated 2012) How many travel related websites are there out there? They nearly all have something in common that we all like: Travel Photography. But just how did that travel photograph come about? And, are its ethics in question? Over the years I’ve seen the travel photography and travel blogging industry change. And, I believe …

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How much does a person from the Philippines earn?

How much money does a person from the Philippines earn or make a day? From the least paid all the way to the president, I took to the streets to try to find out. The results, while holding no scientific nor Wall Street Journal like quality, are interesting nonetheless. I say per day, as when I ask people …

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Food in The Philippines: Ube (strange, purple, popular!)

Ube ice cream in The Philippines There are many multicolored food stuff’s in The Philippines. In fact, the nation seems to have no regard for the dangers of artificial colorings and additives whatsoever. However, there is one natural color that keeps popping up everywhere. Including in food. And, that’s the color purple. Most of this comes from …

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The bad & the good expats in the Philippines

I’ve both traveled and tried living in the Philippines. Throughout my journals you can see that I have had both a very positive experience, and what I can only call life lessons for this journey. The Filipino people themselves are very easy going, and it’s hard not to like them. On the otherhand, I’ve yet to actually …

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Food from the Philippines: the night workers street food (Special Edition)

The day workers night time street food Local street food stalls are certainly good to try out when traveling. There are usually two types: 1) The one locals regularly go to 2) The one setup for the tourist trade. This one often brings in locals looking for a night out too. But, there is a hidden third …

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