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Spoon or Chopsticks?

October 22, 2016August 1, 2017 Living in the Pacific

Time to Learn a New Language? While reading some of the personal details about the new Philippines president, Duterte, I’ve learned about some of the reasons Duterte holds such a deep dislike for America. And the more I read, the more I learn. The way I understand it, Duterte holds grudges longer than most people […] Read More

Our Mysterious Tokay Gecko

June 15, 2015June 16, 2015 Living in the Pacific

Living here in Samar Island in the Philippines, I have come to know that I should expect strange things, and if I do, strange things will happen. Recently we discovered that we have a special guest living in our midst. On several occasions, I have caught the youngest of our three cats (Gadget) sitting near […] Read More

Full Service Gas Stations in the Philippines

September 26, 2014March 13, 2015 Living in the Pacific

SWEET MANGO MOMENT… 40 psi is the New 33 psi Today I decided to ride my motorcycle into town to pick up some fresh beans for lunch per my wife’s request. Because I haven’t used the bike in over a week, I stopped in at a “service” station to check the air pressure in the […] Read More

Planning on Moving to the Philippines?

July 25, 2014April 14, 2016 Living in the Pacific

Southeast Asia! If you are thinking of moving to the Philippines, know that this is Southeast Asia. Anyone contemplating a move abroad, especially to a developing country, really needs to completely research the country/city/province/area they plan on moving to. Thoroughly. And after that, they need to research some more. The very reason I say this is […] Read More

No Dr.’s Appointment – No Complaints!

July 22, 2014July 27, 2014 Living in the Pacific

Around the world, there seems to be no shortage of complaints when it comes to health care providers, customer service, and complaints surrounding appointments and waiting times to see your doctor. Generally speaking, in the U.S. anyway, if you want to see a specific doctor, you usually need to make an appointment. Like many others, […] Read More

And the Blog Award Goes to……

April 2, 2014July 27, 2014 Living in the Pacific

Well, not me, I’m sure. Some time ago I apologized to my readers for my inactivity on the blog, mainly as a result of my inability to connect to the internet. It had become such an inconvenience to drive into town to an internet cafe and stand and wait in line for a computer…at the […] Read More

Video – Exploring the Philippines; Caving in Samar

March 27, 2013July 27, 2015 Living in the Pacific

TREXPLORE Adventures Joni Bonifacio of TREXPLORE Adventures is once again with his Italian caving visitors who keep coming back to Samar for more extreme adventure. With many kilometers of underground river yet to explore, each day brings more mapping, more adventure, and more fun in the Philippines. The first part of the video features visits to […] Read More

Honk, Honk, Honk Them Horns in the Philippines!

January 31, 2013May 31, 2014 Living in the Pacific

Philippines Honking Horns. When visiting the many blogs and forums related to the Philippines, the one common denominator that seems to always annoy many foreigners is Horn Honking in the Philippines. To the many westerners who have never been to or spent any time in the Philippines, horn honking is one of the first noticeable […] Read More

Should I Speak Tagalog or Keep Quiet!

January 25, 2013April 2, 2014 Living in the Pacific

Can you speak a 2nd language? How about learning 3 or 4, or maybe 6 languages? Not so easy. Especially as one ages, the learning process slows down. Many westerners that locate to the Philippines choose either to learn to speak, or not learn to speak a dialect or language of the Philippines. When one […] Read More