A warm welcome to new contributor Brian Purrone Jr.
Category: Cool Guest Authors
Advice from expats and future expats
Building a House in the Philippines, Part 1: The Plans
First of all, sorry for being such a stranger to all in recent months, but since our move here December 12 2012, we have been […]
Filipino Time—Unplugged!
I recently read a post on another blog describing a “Filipino Timed” event. This newcomer to the Philippines described how untimely his engagement party went […]
Living in the Domain of the Golden Dragon
As Dave usually writes about enjoying an iced cold Pale Pilsen with friends while relaxing on the second floor atop the UR Zone in Iloilo […]
Where, Oh Where Did the Garbage Go?
Thanks to Maria for the nudge to write this article. I thought I would jot down my own experience with trash removal in my area of […]
Return to Paradise, Part Three
Food, family and good times. One thing I should mention is eating while in the Philippines. When around family it seems eating is never done. […]
Return to Paradise, Part Two
Our flight to Samar was uneventful but with clear skies we had a chance to view Mt. Mayon (Mayon Volcano) which is just as majestic […]
Return to Paradise, Part One
(Here's part one of a guest post from Randy who's sharing his recent adventure to the Philippines. Thanks, Randy! Great story and photos. —Dave.) Our […]
NEVER Refuse Food From A Filipino!
Usually I like to keep my ramblings upbeat and extol the virtues of life as I know it in the Philippines, however in keeping with […]
Our Retirement Plans? We’re Moving to the Philippines!
Here's another guest post from Scott H. He's facing the same questions from friends, relatives and coworkers that many of us that have retired to […]
Another Reason I Fell in Love with the Philippines
Recently, attending a church service in the field with my soldiers during a field training exercise put me in mind of another reason I fell […]
It’s Not What You Know; It’s Who Your Asawa Knows
First of all, I really don’t know what all the complaints about NAIA (Manila’s Airport) are about. Until you have flown into the international airport […]
Driving in Combat (Manila-Style!)
DRIVING IN COMBAT MANILA! Thanks to Dave for letting me post my ramblings on his web site (have I mentioned you should buy his book if […]
Institutional Incompetence or Delightfully Informal?
Here's a story submitted to me by Scott H who's currently in the Philippines on a well-deserved vacation. I can assure you that I've experienced […]