Today, I have one of my favorite all-time Jeepney pictures! This photo was taken in North Cotabato Province. The Jeepney is an old one, just look at the wear and tear, it has certainly seen it’s better days. On top of that, the jeepney is fully loaded. Lots of people (even riding on top), and […]
Bourdain does Manila
Most readers are probably familiar with a Chef named Anthony Bourdain. Bourdain, as far as I know, is less of a chef these days, but used to be. Now, he is more of a TV guy and a food eater. Instead of cooking, he usually eats what other people cook. I can’t blame him, if […]
A great visit from AmericanLola!
Most of you that’s been reading and following our site you will remember Luanne aka AmericanLola. She had been a writer here for quite some time. She lives in Cagayan De Oro with her husband Ed. They’re both American. They’ve been living here in the Philippines for over 30 years as missionaries. Their kids practically […]
Living in the Philippines on a Balikbayan Visa
What is a Balikbayan? Well, it is a person who is returning to the Philippines after spending some time abroad. If your wife is from the Philippines, but is living in your home country, when you take a trip back to the Philippines, your wife is a Balikbayan! As a Balikbayan, your wife is entitled […]
Can I travel to the Philippines on a one-way ticket?
Ofelia wrote in with a citizenship/travel related question today. Here is Ofelia’s question: I have both an American and Filipino passport. My plan is to stay in the Philippines for a year or so. Do you know if I could fly on a one way ticket without having to have problems with authorities of either […]
Note from a reader
A few days back, I got an email from a reader of my site, and a friend on Facebook. I will not give his name, but would like to share his email, and my reply. It might be information that other readers have an interest in. eMail received I have slightly edited the email I […]