I admit… I love beef. Good flavorful and tender beef. There is no meat better in my opinion. Problem is, it’s not easy to find “good beef” in the Philippines. I rarely eat beef though, because it is usually so tough, and virtually inedible here in the Philippines. A few years back, Feyma and I […]
Have you got a plan?
The events in Egypt over the past week and half or so should make one thing clear for expats, no matter where in the world they are living. What is it? If you are living in a country that is not your “home country” you probably need to have an “exit strategy.” What are you […]
Driving in the Philippines
A week or so ago, LiP writer, John Miele wrote an article about driving in the Philippines. He told how driving here is like swimming in a school of fish. Well, I have been driving here in the Philippines for nearly 11 years now, and to be honest, I have come to enjoy driving here! […]
Just a small gift on your departure!
Last week, there was a hearing in the Senate that brought about some shocking revelations. It all has to do with the financial dealings with the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines), and their commanding personnel. Many people talk about corruption in the Philippines, and the testimony that came out put a little light on […]
Unrest
This has been a weekend of political unrest in several countries, most notably in Egypt. It would seem that the society in Egypt is totally out of control, and I would think that the only way that things will be calmed down will be by the removal of President Mubarak. As a sort of Political/News/Geography […]
The real skin tax
A lot of foreigners will mention the “skin tax” when talking about the Philippines. What they mean when they say “skin tax” is when Filipinos overcharge them for products or services based solely on the color of their skin. In other words, when the Filipino taxi driver or shop owner sees a white or black […]