Seeing the Unseen: The Coconut Farmers

Seeing the Unseen: The Coconut Farmers Deep in the middle of Mindanao I was lucky enough to visit one such farm run by an elderly man called Steven. It ‘s a place no tourist has been to. At least Steven says so. And why would they. It’s not in a guide book. It’s got nothing …

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The Filipino Garbage Collectors: Seeing the Unseen

Seeing the Unseen: Meet some of the people and places you might not know about during my travels in Mindanao, The Philippines The Philippines has a high unemployment level, and only a minimum social service to help. Finances are rarely included. If you don’t earn, you starve. Simple as that. In a lot of countries I …

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Travel & Life with no Electricity, coming soon to a country near you!

Travel & electrical outages are manageable for the short term. For long term travelers and those living with random interruptions it can be a very different matter. What is it like to live with no Electricity? A failing electrical supply has made the President of The Philippines turn Mindanao into a “state of calamity”, others want a “state of emergency”. …

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River mining in Mindanao: Seeing the Unseen

The River Miners of Mindanao: Seeing the Unseen Unless you happen to be traveling through a place and happen to stumble across something, point to it and ask. Even the most mundane things will likely slip by your peripheral vision as just that … mundane. But, stop. Look, point and ask. Then ask again. Before …

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Finding Rafflesia, the world’s largest flower in Mindanao, The Philippines: Seeing the Unseen

Seeing the Unseen: and finding something rare in Mindanao   No matter how long you stay in a country, you will never truly know it. I know this to be true. There will always be something new to discover and see. It’s not all about what’s in the guidebooks “must see” list. Where is Rafflesia found in …

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Jeepney makers in the Philippines: Seeing the Unseen

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 …

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Seeing the Unseen: The sea salt makers

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 …

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