Below you'll find a list of all posts from February, 2014
Money Pimpin’ In the United States, I was lower middle class (or something along those lines). Here in the Philippines, however, I am a Peso multi-millionaire!! Then again, its 45 pesos to the dollar right now….. In ninety days, I have spent approximately $10, 500 USD. Hoo-wah, big spender! It seems like a lot, but it factors in the …
The Weather A little island off of Sipalay, Negros – It’s HOT!!! As soon as I stepped off the 747 in Manila, I instantly felt the heat and humidity. Although cliché, it literally was like stepping into a wall. I had left Massachusetts when it was nearly freezing out, so the juxtaposition to the tropical environment was a bit disorienting. …
Casaroro Falls – Valencia, Negros Oriental OK, so it’s been nearly 90 days – yes NINETY DAYS – since your intrepid world traveler stepped off a 747 into the dizzying madness that is the Republic of the Philippines. In that short time I have eaten the best meal of my life (fresh kinilaw), the worst food of …