Whether you want to ride tricycles, jeepnies, taxis or just about anything in the middle, you can find it in the Philippines. The Philippines has so many public transportation options, it is hard to choose sometimes. Maybe the best way to make the right choice is to let your budget be the guide. You can […]
Happiness & sadness!
When you’re reading this post my son Aaron is on his way traveling to the USA. He started his journey last night (Wednesday). He left Davao at 10:15 pm, and arrived in Manila at a little after midnight. He will be in Manila for a few hours, then he will be starting his journey to the USA […]
A big reminder to any traveler!
It’s been a big news here right now about a lady (Mary Jane) from here in the Philippines was on death row in Indonesia for drug trafficking a 2.6 kilo grams of heroin. Supposed to be she was just asked by a friend to carry that stuff for her. She must trusted that friend so much to […]
The CAPTURE of the Wild ATM Card
Is there any way we can make it more difficult for you sir? That is the catch phrase of the normal bank in the Philippines. The old Kano needs PNP 5,000.00 to plan Mrs. Thompson’s birthday Thursday March 5th. My two daughters Hanna and Yhen are tasked with this important mission while I remain home […]
Shopping: It’s more fun in the Philippines!
When I was growing up in the province of Malapatan, Glan (South Cotabato then, became Sarangani Province now), my mom would want to buy something for the household she goes to Dadiangas then (called GenSan now). The only big stores I mean like a small mall, at that time was Kimball Plaza (I think built in […]
Paella & popcorn shrimp: with my little touch in it!
Just a few days ago we celebrated Bob’s birthday. As a tradition in our household we would ask the celebrant what would they want to eat for dinner. Bob told me that he will think for a few minutes, then he remembered the recipe he really likes that we saw on MKR (My Kitchen Rules […]