Ever wondered about the people begging on the streets in the Philippines? What I’m about to share doesn’t just apply here; it’s something I’ve noticed in many countries. In my view, begging often becomes a cycle that continues from one generation to the next, with little sign of change. Like any job, if it wasn’t
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Misdirections in the Philippines Filipinos are known for their warmth and willingness to help, especially when giving directions or sharing local information. However, this eagerness can sometimes lead to inaccuracies. Instead of admitting they’re unsure. Many locals tend to give directions based on guesses, as there is a strong cultural inclination to avoid losing face
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Motorcycle in the Philippines – The Best Way to See the Islands ⚠️ BE WARNED: a tourist visa stamp from Philippine Immigration does not give you the ability to ride a motorcycle. If you don’t ride one back home, don’t start learning here. I used to rent out big bikes, but I grew tired of
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The Necessities in the Philippines you Didn’t Bring (And How To Find Them) – – – After a long flight to Manila, you’ve finally made it out of the airport safely. Being the smart traveler you are, you packed lightly, knowing you can easily buy most of what you need once you’re in town. Traveling
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Philippine Travel – Pack Light – Leave it at Home! I can believe what people bring on vacation. Two pairs of leather hiking boots? I even saw someone dragging a white-water kayak out of Terminal One. The variety of items that travelers pack always surprises me. Again and again, I see outrageous luggage choices, and
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Philippine Travel – Get Your Kit Together! Packing your gear before visiting the Philippines is one of the most important and trickiest tasks to get right. What you bring depends on your personality, your must-have items, and the right-sized travel bag, which can truly make or break your experience. I won’t get into the differences
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Are you considering Holy Week in Puerto Galera? In the week leading up to Easter Sunday, Puerto Galera will be buzzing with excitement for Senaku (Holy Week). With religious ceremonies and processions of the stages of the cross, the whole place will be exploding with culture and excitement as it is one of the busiest
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Are you thinking of working in the Philippines? Many travelers that venture the globe are constantly looking for ways to fund their travel while abroad and many will choose third world countries as a way to stretch their money even further than they could in a western country. If you are seriously thinking about finding
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Voted one of the “most beautiful bays in the world“, Puerto Galera is is my favorite place in the Philippines and for good reason, as there are so many great things about this beautiful island it is often difficult to name them all. With so many different activities available here it’s no wonder so many
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Even while the government works diligently at eradicating the massive corruption that permeates this society, it is also creating more opportunities for its government to be corrupted. By the very nature of the systems implemented to combat this scourge, there must inevitably be human beings conducting these checks, enforcing and administering these regulations. A situation
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