A lot of times I get e-mails with a certain question. Or, when I meet people who are visiting Davao, I get the same question. People always are interested to learn what the differences are between different parts of the Philippines. Where is best to live, Bob, Cebu or Davao? Which City has the best […]
The Mieles and the Martins
This weekend was a great LiP get together! One of our popular LiP writers, John Miele, and his family came to Davao for the weekend. John was accompanied by his wife, Rebecca and their son Juanito. John came to Davao to sort of enjoy a get-away from the city, and all that is associated with […]
Corn in the Philippines
Do you like corn? I do. I especially enjoy a really fresh piece of corn on the cob. There is just nothing quite as good as a fresh piece of juicy and sweet corn on the cob! Problem is that it can be quite hard to find a decent piece of corn here in the […]
Visiting Texas in Subic
Lechon and liempo wow, they sure taste good, but do you miss Texas Pulled BBQ Pork? Or Texas style BBQ Pork Ribs, served with corn bread, ‘taters (Rice also) and corn on the cob? How about Texas style BBQ chicken and beef ribs? How about a BBQ beef brisket sandwich that falls apart in your […]
The Nuclear Option
Over my years of living in the Philippines I have adjusted to many new and different things. Almost everything in life is a bit different here, but on almost everything, even when it’s been difficult, I have made the adjustment. I’ve adjusted to different types of foods. I’ve adjusted to a totally different style of […]
Bizarre Foods!
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 […]