Phones in the Philippines Using a phone in the Philippines is easy and cheap. Nearly all cellular communication is through text, not voice. Unlocked,
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Weekly Photo Montage 1.27.15
Hiyas, all, and welcome to our first weekly photo montage. I have been trying to take more photos of my time in the Philippines, so
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Filipino Society – Taking a Look at Amor Propio
OK, I’ll be the first to admit that no one likes their culture being examined too closely – especially when it is being done by a
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Our December 2014 Philippines Expenses
Being an “economic refugee” from the United States, I take pains every month to track our expenses over the course of the last 30 days.
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Electricity in the Philippines, Part 2 – Generators, AVR’s and Savings
Ok, so after discussing some of the things you can proactively put into place in order to deal with power irregularities in teh Philippines, let’s
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Electricity in the Philippines, Part 1 – Brownouts….
First off, I hope that everyone had a pleasant time over the holidays, eating good food, getting lots of rest and spending time with
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Our 2014 Philippines Christmas Party
It started simply enough. One day, while mowing our rather diminutive lawn, I noticed that some kids had gathered outside our gate. Thoroughly Filipino, they
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Incurring the Wrath of the Filipino Collective Consciousness….
What do Clare Danes, Teri Hatcher, Justin Bieber, Dan Brown and the Beatles Have in Common? Answer: They’ve all incurred the wrath of the
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Extreme Noise Pollution in the Philippines
In weighing out the pros and cons of making a permanent (or even temporary) move to the Philippines, one always has to keep in mind
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Finally! SCUBA Diving Certification at Harold’s Mansion, Part 1
OK, so after being in the Republic for over a year and promising myself time and time again that I would get my SCUBA
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