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Bizarre Foods!

July 29, 2010 By Feyma 5 Comments
Cow Blood

Today I was gonna write about the bizarre behavior of our dear neighbor. I can't even begin to tell you how their attitudes were. They are the one at fault but didn't up to it. Instead of saying sorry they are blaming us. My gosh, what a neighbor we have here. Well, when I look over my shoulder I saw Bob already wrote an article about the incident that happened a few days ago. I let him do the honor of explaining everything because I am still too upset over that matter. Why the title bizarre foods?  Well over the weekend Bob and I and the kids were watching the show Bizarre Foods hosted by Andrew Zimmern.  On the episode we were watching … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Feyma Tagged With: Entertainment, Feyma Martin, Filipino Culture, Food, Living in The Philippines, Travel

Vacation from a Vacation

July 29, 2010 By PaulK 9 Comments
corruption

Huh?  Whazzat you’re talking ‘bout, Paul?  Are you thrusting another mind-bender on us? Many have been wondering what I’ve been up to.  It seems as though the last, three-part article was a little bit much for some readers.  Other readers wonder if something is wrong and that I’m relying on “back-up, just in case” articles to fill the void. Rest easy, dear readers:  I’m fine, and all is well.  I am currently taking a little vacation.  As the title says, it’s a “Vacation from a Vacation.”  Let me explain. First, let's see how the Merriam-Webster on-line dictionary defines the words “vacation,” "retirement," … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Paul Tagged With: Adjustment, Business, Daily Life, Expats, Financial, Ilocos Norte, Living in The Philippines, Paul Keating, Retirement, Travel

One person can’t really make a difference

July 28, 2010 By MindanaoBob 55 Comments
As a foreigner, you are an Ambassador here in the Philippines, so act like one!

You hear it all the time - One person can't really make a difference. When it is election time, a lot of people don't vote, and when you ask why they say... One vote can't change anything.  Frankly, I don't think it's a good habit to get into having that kind of attitude. How does this apply to the subject of this site, living in the Philippines?  Well, just keep reading, and you will understand. The fact is that as a foreigner living in the Philippines, you are part of a very small minority.  Yes, there are tens of thousands of foreigners here in the Philippines, but on a local scale, you are often a very small part of the population, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bob Tagged With: Adjustment, Bob Martin, Communication, Daily Life, Expats, Living in The Philippines, Mindanao, Relationships, Travel

Home is where the heart is

July 27, 2010 By Patrick Duffy 10 Comments
Balikbayan Box - Mine was full of gifts!

A noise awakens me from a deep sleep. As I look out my plane window I see a castle perched high on a mountain top. Floating past it like a bird, I realize I am in Taipei, China. Just 12 hours ago I was frantic at SFO with what I thought might have been trouble with my “balikbayan” boxes. My apprehension was quickly put to rest by Sherry at the China Airlines ticket counter. I am 40 plus kilos over my allotted weight and have three boxes extra as well. Usually I would be charged substantially for this, but she knows what I am bringing to the poor. God bless for miracles and for people like Sherry. In a few hours I will board my plane to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guest Tagged With: Expats, Filipino Culture, Living in The Philippines, Patrick Duffy, Relationships, Travel

The Death of a Tourist in Gen San. Part 2

July 23, 2010 By GenSan Chris 43 Comments
Jock in his Coffin.

As I explained in Part 1 of this still unfolding drama, Jock, a Scottish Tourist fell sick and unfortunately died in hospital in the early hours of the 24th May 2010. Now most people will be thinking that this is a simple case where a person dies, he gets in-turned and the story is closed but unfortunately in this case the story is far from being over. Today, 6th July 2010 I am continuing with the story because even now, 6 weeks after his death, the body of Jock is still laying in the funeral home, un-chilled and with no decision as to what to do with his mortal remains.   I have now contacted a City Councilor and a Doctor Friend to see … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chris Tagged With: Daily Life, Expats, Filipino Culture, Financial, Living in The Philippines, Mindanao, Travel

Living it down

July 21, 2010 By Patrick Duffy 13 Comments
Carabao

Today, we have another installment from Patrick Duffy's Guest Series here on LiP. MindanaoBob Today I arrived at my Nanay’s house in Dolores, Eastern Samar. It being a Saturday, others have insisted on my joining them to go and the festivities at their town plaza square. It is also Valentine’s Day and my friends search for a “part-time” Valentine on this special night for me. San Miguel is my choice of beverage throughout the evening as we walk; I am more comfortable this way although I am the mosquito’s choice of fresh blood. I wished I had brought a tennis racket or at least golf clubs. I meet new friends and feel transported … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guest Tagged With: Adjustment, Daily Life, Filipino Culture, Living in The Philippines, Patrick Duffy, Travel

What a long strange trip it’s been

July 13, 2010 By Patrick Duffy 12 Comments
Riding the bus in the Philippines

Today, we are continuing with a Guest Series of posts from Patrick Duffy. MindanaoBob Finally I am on the bus and I find myself only thinking of the small girl that I became so attached to within such a short time. First, I am given the front seat where I can take pictures and video, then they give to me a seat with a better view that only special people tend to get, that folds down onto the stairs. Through more barrios we travel until we are out of the town, we come into some farmlands and small villages along the way. There are more coconut trees now, with outcrops of communities along beautiful rivers. The road narrows and winds through … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guest Tagged With: Adjustment, Daily Life, Filipino Culture, Living in The Philippines, Patrick Duffy, Travel

You Can’t Get There from Here

July 12, 2010 By Paul Thompson 62 Comments
Pangasinan Hundred Islands

When I lived in Puerto Rico I knew to never ask direction from a local, as it was at best, a crap shoot. If they knew, they would gladly head you in the right direction. But, if they had no idea, then they would just send you somewhere. They were not being malicious, but, machismo would prevent them admitting that they didn’t know. While have lunch with a friend, we were talking about this dilemma here in the Philippines, why does no one know where they are, or where something is? My friend (and I paraphrase) pointed out it was all a frame of reference. We Westerners are used to driving and the Pinoy is not. They know what Jeepney to take … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Paul T Tagged With: Expats, Filipino Culture, Living in The Philippines, Luzon, Paul Thompson, Travel

Immigration, what can go wrong.

July 9, 2010 By GenSan Chris 59 Comments
IMMIGRATION LOGO

This is an attempt by me to explain a bit more about the Visa System in the Philippines, I am sure that there are lots of bits missing due to the complexity of the subject but I will give it a go anyway. In March this year, A friend of mine and his wife planned a short visit to Hong Kong in order for him to get the required fresh start to his Visa after nearly 16 months in the Philippines. The trip was booked through a reputable travel agent here in Gen San so away they went to enjoy the break. On departure at the new airport in Manila the Immigration Officer asked for his Certification of Clearance, he explained that after spending … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chris Tagged With: Chris Dearne, Expats, Immigration, Living in The Philippines, Travel

I left my heart in the Philippines

July 8, 2010 By Patrick Duffy 42 Comments
Philippine Paradise!

Today, we have a Guest Article from Patrick Duffy.  Patrick has a series of articles which he has submitted to me for publication on this site, and his articles will be appearing over the coming weeks here on LiP.  Thank you for your contribution, Patrick. MindanaoBob To say that I left my heart in San Francisco would not be the truth, for when it is time to leave paradise, this is where it will stay. By paradise, I mean the Philippine Islands. This is still the first time I have been to the Philippines. I had thought about this trip since I fell in love with a Filipina more than a dozen years ago. Since then, I have never been the same. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guest Tagged With: Daily Life, Expats, Filipino Culture, Living in The Philippines, Patrick Duffy, Travel
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