5 things I don’t like about The Philippines

Things not to like about The Philippines 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 …

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I got hit by a taxi, but that’s not the worst thing

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 …

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The Tibetan Temple in Davao City & how to realize you’ve gone too far

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 …

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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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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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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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The Arc of Darkness: the dark cloud over Mindanao

I wrote here about the electrical outages affecting Mindanao in the Southern Philippines. General Summary: Lack of rainfall means a decrease in water for the hydro plant at Lake Lanao to provide enough electricity for the southern region. Some of the problems in Mindanao After I published this, I received a lot of email & …

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