There is one thing about traveling that is unavoidable…. it costs money. So unless you have just won the lottery you will probably need to find work. The purpose of this article is to give you a good idea of our top 20 jobs that we think are the most suitable for travelers. The rationale [...]
Holy Week in Manila
What’s your Lenten sacrifice? There are a lot of ways to show our undying love and respect to Jesus Christ – especially during Lent. In the Philippines, we follow a lot of traditions. Some pray the rosary and relive the ‘stations of the cross’ in 7 different churches (known as Visita Iglesia). There are also [...]
Guinea Pig – A South American Delicacy
Did you know that Guinea pigs were originally domesticated for their meat in the Andes? For many years these cute little critters were cared for and consumed at ceremonial meals by the indigenous people of the Andean highlands. Nowadays it is common place to see street vendors selling “Cuy” (typically the barbecued variety) which has [...]
Dinagyang Festival: Black is Beautiful
In a place called Iloilo in the island of Visayas, a festival showcasing the richness of Philippine culture to honor the Santo Nino is held every 4th Sunday of January. The event is widely known and lures locals and tourists alike. The vibrant colors laced with an intricate costume design are layered on charcoal black [...]
The Rise of Carry-On Luggage
The times they are a changing. Remember the good old days where you could pack your suitcase full of clothes and other items, show up to the airport and be greeted by a friendly counter clerk who would check your luggage for your flight for free. Many things have changed since then and even more [...]
