International Living, Marriage & Travel

It's locally called Tamilok or Woodworm. It's a local delicacy but it's only available in far provinces. Some say it taste like milk but I really don't have the intention of tasting it. Although we have worm burgers here too and it's delicious. Worm burgers? I didn't know that the Philippines had a...

Whenever I'm in another country, I would ask my host or my local friends about the household traditions when someone visits a local home. It's always good to know the proper courtesy and greetings as well as dining procedures of the locals to avoid any untoward incidents or confusion.

When I went on a business trip to China a year ago, I was surprised to know that Facebook is banned over there and there's no way to access it. I stayed there for 4 days without any means to post my photos and updates or to check on my pages and group sites. Later on I found out that Facebook was us...

Whenever Holloween is approaching we in the Philippines also celebrate All Saint's Day on November 1 but the overall celebration or commemoration starts as early as October 30 up to November 2. Normally these days are made into holidays. But back to movies, at around this time slot of horror films a...

In my country old people keep telling me not to eat strange dishes/food more so in the distant provinces. Because in some provinces there are accounts of people getting poisoned when they eat a certain dish. Another tip my older friends and relatives have given me is that whenever I'm in a far place...

Eating Dog Meat to me if it's a cultural thing is okay and acceptable but eating cats is a bit extraordinary and disgusting. Although Cat meat is edible, I wouldn't it eat in a million years. I don't think that it could taste better than pork or chicken and I think some people do eat it because of n...

In the Philippines there was a time in the past that dog meat can be seen being sold in markets more so in the northern provinces which has a fair to cold climate. It is said that dog meat when eaten makes the body hot that's why a lot of people preferred eating it then. Nowadays it's an illegal act...

Mang Inasal is really a great concept with its unlimited rice option and large chicken portions. It's truly value for money with its $2.20 per plate of delicious grilled marinated chicken leg and thigh with unlimited rice. Also there's this bottle of chicken dripping oil which is cooked in atsuete s...

I would always prefer urban life, I mean rural life is too slow for me and it makes me feel that I'm just wasting my life away in a rural setting. Once in a while about a week in a year, we do go on a rural vacation to some far province to get away from the hustle and bustle of the metro but usually...

The worst experience in travelling is whenever you get lost and worst if you get scammed or robbed. That's why I always have my smartphone with me so that I can get directions. Also be aware of your surrounding as to prevent being robbed .