Sticking with the ladyboy theme of the Mixed Nuts Prank post, i wanted to recount a level of paranoia that I carried with me when I first came to the …
Category: Lifestyle
The popularity of everything sweet in the Philippines makes it very hard to believe that McDonalds do not sell Thickshakes in their local stores. This thick, creamy, chocolate awesomeness has …
If you are looking to set yourself up in Manila for a period of time then there are plenty of great rental options that will suit any budget. You always …
Much of what you read about the cost of living in the Philippines is aimed at the retiree. It is very possible here to maintain a good standard of living …
Any foreigner visiting the Philippines is vulnerable. More often than not you will come off second best in any kind of dispute with a local, and if you get into …
The Philippines is a very easy place to complain about for expats. I mean lets face it, the place is very different and in many ways completely backwards from what …
I can’t believe it took me five years to stumble across this little nugget of information. Well actually I can, as it is not something that I am discussing openly …
Back in Australia the hipsters and coffee snobs turned their nose up at Starbucks. It was cool to hate Starbucks and go for the independent café and get a deconstructed …
For a young and single white man, coming to the Philippines can be paradise. All of a sudden Mr Average from your home country can become the centre of attention …
Let’s face it, there is really not much good about the thick layer of smog that blankets the city at all times. The buildings turn an awful grey/blackish colour, and …
