DUMAGUETE CITY UNIVERSITIES
DUMAGUETE CITY UNIVERSITIES by Terence Doyle DUMAGUETE – WHERE THE LEARNING IS EASY Dumaguete frequently tries to sell itself to foreigners as an enviable university town – as a “unitown", for short....
View ArticleEX-PAT IDENTITY CRISIS
Ex-pats identity crisis I am going to begin with a confession – I don’t know who I am anymore. That’s right: I woke up the other morning and I realized I no longer know what to call myself. This is...
View ArticleDUMAGUETE, PARADISE LOST, OR FOUND?
Dumaguete : Paradise Lost and Paradise Found Depending on who you ask! Barely a day goes by here in sunny Dumaguete without at least one person telling me: “The city has changed so much in the last...
View ArticleMy Family Trip to BALUT Island
My Family trip to Balut Island For those of you not familiar and many of you won't be, BALUT Island is one of the Southernmost in the Philippines and closest to Indonesia. It lies about a six hour...
View ArticleCosts of Living: Supermarket Prices – Davao City – May 2015
The following prices are representative of those found in SM Supermarket on May 24, 2015 and would be representative of prices found in most of the other Supermarkets found in Davao. Now of course most...
View ArticleCOMING HOME TO DUMAGUETE
COMING HOME TO DUMAGUETE So 4 months abroad – in London, England – have come to an end and we are back, British husband (me), Filipina wife (Anelyn) and dual nationality 8 month old son (Adam). How...
View ArticleDumaguete Expat Forums & Blogs
A forum is basically a place where you can go and ask questions or give answers on many topics related to a particular subject matter. In this case anything having to do with the Philippines....
View ArticleEl Nido, Palawan: A Solitude of Stunning Beauty
The regions of Palawan are stunning and without question a magnificent example of natural beauty. In the north of Palawan lie the regions of El Nido. Located just over 200 kilometers north of Puerta...
View ArticleDUMAGUETE ,CITY OF CHOICE FOR EXPATS IN THE PHILIPPINES – medical care
This will be the first installment in a series of articles showcasing why Dumaguete City appears to have become the location of choice for a huge number of Ex-pats who have decided to make the...
View ArticleDUMAGUETE ; City of choice for Expats in the Philippines-shopping and dining
This is the second instalment in a series of articles explaining some of the reasons why a high number of Expats are choosing Dumaguete City to call their home. After spending the majority of my...
View ArticleSWIMMING FREE: The whale sharks of Oslob
Swimming Free: The Whale Sharks of Oslob Cebu Tara Abrina There's a gargantuan shape that emerges between the sands of my imagination and the blues of the sea, the greens of its grasslands that...
View ArticleProtected: OLANGO ISLAND – DEVELOPMENT LAND
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View ArticleProtected: BUYING PROPERTY IN THE PHILIPPINES
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View ArticleProtected: SHORT GUIDE TO REAL ESTATE INVESTING IN THE PHILIPPINES
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View ArticleProtected: DUMAGUETE, CITY OF CHOICE FOR EXPATS IN THE PHILIPPINES – REAL ESTATE
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View ArticleSIQUIJOR – WHITE SAND BLACK MAGIC
I recently came across this great photoblog from Miguel's http://projectmagellan.net/ and was blown away. He has captured the true essence of the Island Paradise of Siquijor Siquijor: White Sand,...
View ArticleRESPONSIBLE SCUBA DIVING IN THE PHILIPPINES
TOP THREE TIPS ON RESPONSIBLE SCUBA DIVING IN THE PHILIPPINES! The astounding underwater beauty of the Philippines is attracting thousands of divers every year – and for good reason. With more...
View ArticleDUMAGUETE, CERTAINLY LIVES UP TO ITS PROMISE OF BEING THE “CITY OF GENTLE...
DISCOVER DUMAGUETE, NEGROS ORIENTAL AND SIQUIJOR The City of Gentle people, but so much more Four major world class Universities , the most famous which is Silliman gives Dumaguete City a unique...
View ArticleDumaguete : Paradise Lost and Paradise Found
Barely a day goes by here in sunny Dumaguete without at least one person telling me: “The city has changed so much in the last few years”. Or some variant of this theme. Needless to say, no one ever...
View ArticleLittle Tokyo: Best Japanese in Makati
Makati aka the business district of Manila is also home to some of the best restaurants in all the Philippines as can only be expected in a cosmopolitan place such as it is. There are also many upscale...
View ArticleProvince or City Life in the Philippines: Big Difference
Me & Daughter Alex Beautiful Partner Lynn...
View ArticleEaster in the Philippines – Agoo, La Union
The province of La Union in North Luzon is famous for its surf breaks, historic sites and laid back lifestyle This time of year in the Philippines is a big deal. Life in the largest Catholic nation in...
View ArticleCost of House Renovation in the Philippines
So I finally did it, I bit the bullet and decided to get us some bricks and mortar in the Philippines. As with any existing property we had to do "a bit of work" to get things up to standard and I...
View ArticleWeekend Getaways – The Blue Marlin Resort, Poro Point, La Union
Manila can get pretty hectic and it's nice to know that within a few hours drive of the capital is a stunning beachfront location where you can escape the crowds, relax and really unwind. The Blue...
View ArticleForeigners Studying in the Philippines – How to do it?
The other option was to try out a few of these paid online short course sites, like Udemy. They have a huge range of courses and while in some cases the qualifications aren't going to get you a new...
View ArticleSiargao, Mindanao – Surf’s up in an unspoiled paradise
I had heard so much about this island called Siargao located at the northern tip of the island of Mindanao. As a former surfer, I always love going to places that offer surfing and Siargao is well...
View ArticleAmerican Embassy Outreach Program in Cebu City on May 4 and 5
U.S. Embassy, Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens: Cebu City Outreach – May 4 and 5, 2016 April 6, 2016 THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH...
View ArticleBalut Island – My Diary of Adventure There – PART I
PART I This is an excerpt from my private Diary Chronicling my adventures in the Philippines over the past 11 years. In this case a Trip to Balut Island last year which is an Island located a few hours...
View ArticleBalut Island – My Diary of Adventure There – PART II
PART II May 6 – I don’t know how I managed it, but I was able to get to sleep and woke at about 5:00am and fairly close to daybreak. I got up went outside and eventually everyone else got up. The first...
View ArticleBalut Island – My Diary of Adventure There – Part III
PART III May 8 – Had another wonderful sleep last night aided by Bar One Strawberry Vodka. At only 50 proof, it is perfect for getting a good sleep night rather than getting good and drunk. It was only...
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