Our experiences in the Philippines so far are reminding me of Japan where we encountered something new almost daily. Today the kids experienced crossing the streets of Manila for the first time and got a glimpse of what it probably feels like to be a celebrity. We also all enjoyed some familiar food that brought…
Category: Philippines
Food Fails In The Philippines
Cooking in an Airbnb is hard. Cooking in an Airbnb in a different country is even harder! Not only are you lacking a stocked pantry, but you’re also limited to whatever utensil they have. The staples you do purchase are often just a little different than what you’re used to. Cooking in Costa Rica was…
Patience, Perspective, and Pungent Smells
We’ve all been learning a lot about patience and perspective as we travel across the world. Seeing how people in other countries live has opened our eyes to privileges we didn’t even realize we had. We’ve been pushed beyond our comfort zone in numerous situations, and right now is the most uncomfortable yet. Contributing to…
Venturing Out To The Streets Of Manila
Yesterday we made an attempt at venturing out to the streets of Manila in order to find a Lawson’s convenience store. This is the store we visited constantly while in Japan, so we wanted to see what the Filipino version had to offer. We wandered around the complex for a while trying to figure out…
Welcome to Manila Philippines
Welcome to Manila, Philippines! Our travel luck continues, and everything from the flight to the rideshare to our condo went smoothly. As we descended into the city of Manila you could really see just how massive and crowded it is. Manila is the world’s most densely populated city with roughly 111,000 people per square mile….