10 reasons to love Filipino people and the Philippines
A countdown of the top reasons why this island-nation rocks.
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Giant clams dazzle at Sunken Cemetery, Camiguin Isle
If you love to snorkel, you have to see this.
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Bohol Island, Philippines: Hot spots to visit
This overview has hot spots, and a couple of places without many tourists.
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Adventurous waterfall jumps in the Philippines
This early retired budget traveler feels like a kid again at these waterfalls and swimming holes.
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Bohol Island away from tourists
An overview of this peaceful, beautiful place.
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LeBron James & basketball big in the Philippines
Why does it seem everyone is wearing a LeBron James jersey in the Philippines?
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What it cost to live in the Philippines 1 month as early retirees
Our total expenditures are likely far less than what you spent in the USA.
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Moalboal and Simala stops on Cebu Island
Away from crowded Cebu City, you’ll find these beautiful spots.
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Cultural travel lesson in the Philippines
A travel story for Americans who feel an urge to impose our culture on others.
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A trashy Christmas tree story
Our holiday tradition gets worse every year.
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Adventure cycling as a retired budget traveler
The slow travel way to connect with the community and see the sites.
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Travel love story: Group wedding in the Philippines
A celebration for 12 brides and grooms at Liloan’s famous church.
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Batik Air and Cebu Pacific honest reviews
Save money on slow travel with budget airlines in Southeast Asia.
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Quality expat health care in Cebu, Philippines
Post-breast cancer tests were 680% less than what it would have cost in the U.S.
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Congested Cebu: The most typical place in the world
A commentary on a recent Bloomberg opinion piece.
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Perfect retired budget travel holiday home this year
See a video tour of Kortan’s Crib – away from other tourists and travelers.
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Living in the Philippines as grateful budget travelers
We are in a place foreign travelers don’t usually seek out.
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Travel alert: Hotel Booking problem
Our experience taught us one lesson that might help other travelers who use booking.com.
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