A black sand beach, full of broken up ice that sparkles like a sea of diamonds. Doesn’t sound real, does it? We had to go see for ourselves that it was not only real but that it would sparkle just as much in person as it did in the carefully curated photos we had found …
The Stunning Diamond Beach in Iceland & Famous Icebergs of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Read More »
With Iceland being a modern European economy, there was one major thing we noticed was missing after covering hundreds of miles on our road trip through the south of Iceland. We did not see a single McDonald’s! Yeah I know, if you are eating McDonald’s while traveling you are missing out on the cultural immersion …
There is No McDonalds in Iceland! But Will it be back? Read More »
A road trip around Iceland has been at the top of my must-do list for many years and I went into this trip with such high expectations. Now as I look back at our experience I can say that it far exceeded those already lofty expectations and simply blew them away! I have been in …
Our Detailed Six Day Iceland Road Trip Itinerary With Maps Read More »
We have put together a list of information that we wish we knew before planning our Iceland road trip. I use the term planning loosely. We just figured things out while on the road and used free WIFI wherever we stopped to eat to plan the next leg of our journey. No landmarks or recommended …
What You Need to Know BEFORE Planning Your Iceland Road Trip Read More »
The villages of Cinque Terre offer a welcome break from the big cities in Italy. These small seaside villages offer unique scenery and diverse activities. Everything from beachside relaxation, and snorkeling, to hiking mountainous terrain. You can really set your own pace here and we have written this post to help prepare you to get …
Cinque Terre – Our Detailed Two Day Itinerary (And What We Would Change) Read More »
The issue of chismis (or gossip) in the Philippines is the issue that I found to be the most confronting when I was new to the country. To this day it still gets my blood boiling. All of what I encountered took place at work, but the claws of this issue reach into every community …
Chismis: Is Filipino Gossip a Stain on its Culture? Read More »
When this post was originally written I was a single man. Which I am no longer… Hence the photo above! So I have updated so the information can still help those trying to navigate the minefield of dating in the Philippines. There are some broad sweeping generalizations made. This is not intended to offend or …
Dating Filipinas as a White Guy in the Philippines Read More »
For a first timer in Manila the midget boxing at Ringside Bar experience will certainly be an eye-opener. The combination of culture shock, and the novelty of a venue that would be completely illegal in most, if not all, western countries makes for an interesting introduction to Manila and the Philippines. This venue is definitely …
Midget Boxing in Ringside Bar at P Burgos, Makati Read More »
We have previously written about Ringside Bar as a place that is always near the top of the to do list for first time visitors to Manila. It had long been a first night initiation venue for a few beers and a window into the stranger side of Makati nightlife. Upstairs from Ringside is a …
Documentaries that talk of real experiences are a great way to prepare yourself for a visit to any new country. The Philippines has a broad spectrum of documentaries on offer and many of them speak to negative experiences foreigners have had. Reality is that any foreigner visiting the Philippines can be vulnerable if they are …
3 Must Watch Documentaries Before Visiting the Philippines Read More »
