To be able to post my articles on the scheduled day and time I am writing this on Thursday morning. Today I plan to venture out and see how the beginning of the shutdown of the city is progressing. The malls will probably be crowded since there will be no shopping tomorrow on Good Friday. [...]
One of the readers commented on me writing about traveling to the Philippines. Most of the readers talk about coming to the Philippines or Davao to visit a lady they met online. Most ask about Visas, Accommodations and Budget.
Tourist Visa:
As an American and most other countries, all you need is a passport and a [...]
In June, I wrote an article “Interesting People and Bridge in Davao.” When I started learning, I realized it is a confusing game and needs a decent memory. It is now seven months since I started learning and I am getting addicted to the game. We have also found more players and one of the [...]
A reader and now friend I have made through this site, at my asking, offered to write an article now and then for my site. His name is Gene Davis.
Gene is an American from North Hollywood, California. He met his lovely wife while visiting Manila in 1996 and they were married in 2003 when [...]
A friend of mine here in Davao went to both days of parades for this years Kadawayan and was kind enough to send me some to share with my readers. There were so many, I decided to put in a slide show for your enjoyment.
Thanks Ken, I appreciate your gift.
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Here again is an article from John Ray of Palawan Anecdotes. He is kind enough to be a guest writer at times for my site. Our friendship developed back in January when, as a follower of my site mentioned he wanted to move his blog from blogspot to its own domain. With my help we [...]
There are many festivals and fiestas in Davao. From the neighborhood or barangay to the larger citywide festivals. The biggest festival is the Kadayawan (Ka-da-ya-wan) Festival. This is the 24th year of this celebration. Officially it is runs from August 18 through the 24th but there are activities all week.
Kadayawan history:
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Last week, for my anniversary, Elena told me we would go to the Marco Polo Hotel for our celebration dinner. Since we have the privilege membership at the hotel, we get one free meal at their restaurants.
Elena checked her email to see if they were having one of the cuisine specials this month and [...]
In the past I have mentioned Filipino Friends and Foreigner Friends. Most of my Foreigner friends are from the two Expat Associations here I belong to.
Well about a month ago one close friend introduced me to one of his friends from outside either groups. I had heard of him when my friend spoke of [...]
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As mentioned in my article about meeting Evelyn, a Filipina from General Santos City, and her invitation to Elena and me, we went to see her, her friends and her city on Thursday.
Evelyn had a whole day planned for us and wanted us to arrive by 8 am. I set the alarm on my [...]
As I mentioned a little while ago, with the Expat group and the wives we all got into learning Texas Hold-um. Metro Card Club offered a free tournament for all Expats and their wives. So we took the time to teach our wives the hand values, the rules of Texas Hold-Um and how Continue reading
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