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It’s really more fun in the Philippines – but not for everybody. A swindling suspect in Davao got the biggest surprise of his life when he received an unexpected visit from an unlikely person...
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Flying Geckos in Camiguin
The Camiguin Action Geckos are now flying. Today our friends and neighbors discovered again the 3rd dimension. Usually they can be found (-3D) below sea-level but today they were flying (+3D) many feet above...
It’s more fun in China
He Jia, an anchor on China’s state-run television network has accidentally declared the Philippines a part of China, in an embarrassing gaffe as tensions between the two nations run high. “We all know that the...
Tulfo vs. Santiago
Filipinos have a really creative manner to handle social events. Everybody in the world now knows the “It’s more fun in the Philippines” campaign because the creative virus produces lots of funny new pictures....
Need to get drunk?
Need to get drunk without becoming an alcoholic? There are days like today. The ITCZ (see here ) is moving northward and covers northern Mindanao and the southern and eastern Visayas with clouds. What...
Wine Tasting – It’s more fun in the Philippines
Are the Philippines known for their wine yards? Rather not! Are the British known for their wine knowledge? It’s rather Guinness, they know, isn’t it? And now, imagine a Wine Tasting evening in the...
Orthography – it’s more fun in the Philippines
Pinoys have a funny orthography. In their original indigenous languages – there are over 90 of them – Filipinos do not distinguish F an P. You can even read this on the banknotes: Rebublika...
Again more fun in the Philippines
The Philippines do have a problem. Thy expect 4.2 millions of tourists and want to achieve 12 million visitors in 2016. But there are 2 big competitors: Thailand and Malaysia. And above figures are...
Camiguin Island Adventure
We recently wrote that Camiguin is developing smoothly. (Please see here ) There are new resorts and new restaurants. There might soon be a new airline connection from Manila. And there are two new...
Philippines – the Paradise
This morning we were on the beach to watch the waves. Suddenly a big wave fell heavily on the beach. A short moment later we heard loud shouting of all the people on the...
Gray skies and strong winds at the 17th Hotair Balloon Fiesta
Gray skies and strong winds at the 17th Hotair Balloon Fiesta in Clark Freeport Zone did not reduce the number of visitors. Visitors had to get up early if they wanted to be in...
James Bond (aka. 007) is 50 years old today
Did you know? On January 16, 1962 the production of the first James Bond movie started in Jamaica. The next James Bond movie will be “Skyfall”. It will be in the theaters in autumn....
It’s more fun in the Philippines
The DoT’s (Departement of Tourism) new campaign “It’s more fun in the Philippines” stimulates the creativity of the Pinoys. With a little luck this campaign will run around the world without big financial efforts...
Sometimes tourists are very, very special
We do not say that tourists are stupid, but sometimes they should switch on their brain before leaving for vacation. Published with approval of my wife! This an excerpt of a recent survey...
The nest over water
Two French designers have developed the nest over the water. Copyright by: Daniel Pouzet and Fred Frety (but didn’t we make this for almost 2000 years?) They offer their expensive bed over the water...
MIAA finally found the solution
MIAA finally found the solution for financing Terminal 3 in NAIA: “Faits votre jeu!” au lieu de “Rien ne va plus!” But it’s not wise to go to the cockpit on Saturday:
Iloilo has the oldest golf course of the Philippines
The Iloilo Golf Club & Country Club was founded in 1907. Over 100 years of sport, leisure and friendship. The Sta. Barbara Golf Course started as a 9 hole golf course carved from...
Great Kite Weather in Boracay
Yesterday and today there was great kite weather in Boracay. We counted over 100 kites simultaneously in the sky. Winnie raced all over the beach on his mountain bike to give instructions and check...
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