The vast majority of those retiring to the Philippines are older and some are on regular medication due to health problems. It is not an issue to take lightly if you are already in this situation. For those who are younger and for those who are older but in excellent health, the question still burns. "If I have a serious illness in the Philippines or if I am involved in a … [Read more...]
No Soup! A Paradise Cheeseburger
Doesn't that Pineapple Cheeseburger look fabulous? This is what I call a "Paradise Cheeseburger." You will not find a marvelous burger exactly like this one in the local restaurants of our area but it is so easy to make at home. Pineapple is readily available and very inexpensive. We have a couple of pineapple plants in our yard down at our farm, outside the city. Buns, bacon, … [Read more...]
Divers Do It Deeper In Coron
One of my wife's best friend has been telling us for years about how beautiful Palawan is, with so many fabulous places to visit. Since my wife's friend now lives in Wales with her hubby and two children, she asked us to visit her island, take many photos and tell her about the trip! I had heard of the Underground River in Palawan but some of the other places on this majestic … [Read more...]
Shanghaied Into Chow King Philippines
After living 9 years in the area of Hong Kong and mainland China before retiring to the Philippines, I made the statement that I would not be eating Chinese food ever again! Been there, done that too many times and I didn't want to do it again. However, I was not thinking clearly when I made that statement. Filipino cuisine is influenced by Chinese cuisine in a big way! I knew … [Read more...]
Confessions From A Jollibee Tagalog Speaker
Garlic Bangus, Longganisa, and Palabok Fiesta. Those are a few of the Tagalog dishes on the menu at Jollibee Restaurant, which is a Filipino icon at home and abroad. Those Tagalog dishes are fried milk fish with garlic, Filipino style sausage and rice flour noodles with crab or fish sauce and garnished with small shrimp, ground pork skins, hard boiled eggs and chopped spring … [Read more...]
The Music Is Alive and Kicking
I discovered while still living in the USA in the late 1970s that Filipinos are excellent singers, dancers and performers! The house band of my favorite music club in Huntsville, Alabama was all Filipinos and I was blown away how they could sing and perform every single song as good, if not better, as the original singer and bands. Fast Forward to the years 2000-2009, when I … [Read more...]
Deja Vu All Over Again
When was the last time it happened to you? That eerie feeling that you have been some place before, a person you see for the first time but it feels like you met them long ago or you are doing something and you say to yourself, "hey, didn't I do this very same thing in the past but..how could I?" Welcome to the Philippines! At least this has been my experience concerning … [Read more...]
New Philippine Tiger Has Wings
The Philippine airline industry will soon have a stellar addition to its bedazzling business when Tiger Airways Philippines steps up to the plate. Tiger Airways is already a Superstar on the Asian airline scene and they will no doubt be providing 5 Star service to the Philippine consumers, together with Tiger's excellent safety & security track record. Remember the date! … [Read more...]
No Stranger In Paradise
Some may think that I am only talking it up when I say that everyday unfolds a new adventure in the Philippines but this has been so true in my life, even after living here year round for the past four years. No, I haven't left the Philippines once since 2009. If you are looking for adventure, you have to go out of the house, as adventure is not going to come to you! Negros … [Read more...]
Forever Summer Days And Nights
One of the concerns of expats retiring to the Philippines is the weather. Personally, I see the sunshine in most everything and I know there will never be a harsh, cold winter in the Philippines. Many think that typhoons rage and hit every area of the country, every year, but this is not true. Since storm records have been kept, one will discover that the information reveals … [Read more...]