A lot of times when I meet blog readers in person, they ask if they can know a little more about me. I had never really thought about it, but I don’t really have too much information about my past on any of my blogs, so I thought maybe I should post something here. I […]
More about Dengue Fever
The other day, I posted an article about the dangers from Mosquito bites, and how it was not Malaria that was something to look out for, but rather Dengue Fever. I just found this article on the GMA TV website about new cases of Dengue popping up in Agusal del Sur Province. The article says: […]
Gasoline is expensive in the Philippines
The cost of Gasoline here in the Philippines is still very expensive! I saw a news report that the average cost for a gallon of gas in the USA is now down to $2.09 per gallon. Let’s see what the equivalent cost is here in the Philippines. Here are the formula’s we will use: 1 […]
What sports are popular in the Philippines?
If you are a big fan of sports, you are probably wondering what kinds of sports can you enjoy in the Philippines. There are a number of sports on TV here, but if you have a favorite sport that is not too popular here, the amount of time it will be on might be limited. […]
Schooling for the kids
For anybody with children, one of the major concerns when moving to a new place is the quality of the schools. Let’s face it, education is very important, and a good education is the only thing that sets our kids apart and enables them to get good employment as they enter adulthood. Because of this, […]
Where do foreigners retire?
I get a lot of questions from people who want me to help them decide where in the Philippines they should retire. What city is best for a foreigner? Well, that question has as many answers as there are people! Everybody is different, has different interests and desires vary from person to person. Maybe you […]