Lechon Manok from The Philippines By quite a long shot – Lechon Manok is my favorite food from the Philippines. I can smell the bbq chicken stalls from streets away. You can’t miss the stalls as they are usually jammed with rotating skewers of whole chickens. All coated in light seasoning, and stuffed with garlic and lemon …
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Gustaf is the infamous crocodile in Africa, the legendary man-eater that many have failed to catch. I like the idea of something from nature biting back at humanity. I’ve also seen crocodiles in the wild, and kept my distance. One needs to respect the crocodile, it’s sole purpose is eating live creatures and reproduction. It’s …
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If one butterfly beats it’s wings on the other side of the world, can it effect you? That’s the basic idea of the “Butterfly Effect”. Also knows as the Chaos Theory, but butterfly’s are nicer sounding and imply more. Either way I do believe in the idea. Travel’s grass is always greener Back in Peurto Princesa I …
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I was staying at a pension who’s nosy owner was getting to me. My gut confirmed this to me one night when a young local man lurked around my flimsy room’s door while I showered in the shared bathroom. Not only that but the fairly dire pension house smelled a little like the cross between …
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El Nido to Puerto Princesa – I’ve traveled this route many times. My last would be no less typical. The choices are: book a mini van for 600, or take the bus for 300. I was on the bus. I was there and ready at 6am for a 7am kick off. And already problems. It was …
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Fruit Salad from The Philippines It might seem a little strange to include a fruit salad and call it great food. But, in every country there is a selection of fruit, and each fruit salad is a little different. The Philippines has a fairly wide variety of fruits available, yet the fruit salad has a …
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I am becoming mind numbingly bored. Living on an island is appealing to most from the outside looking in. I knew this before trying this little experiment. For me this side project on my own path to finding home was sparked by friends who kept saying to try it. Strangers reading this blog also sent …
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