I am compiling here some notes I have gathered so far.  Please do come back from time to time as I will update it regularly: Yellow Cab for Pizza Earle’s, Almon Marina, Subway and Oliver’s has good sandwiches Brother’s Burger for really good burgers Cafe Breton for crepes Spiral (Sofitel) and Shangri-la Makati (Circles) for [...]

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Last Sunday, we made our very first visit to the Manila Seedling. It is I think “the” Garden Center of Metro Manila.  It was recommended by two people: my aunt and my landlady.  It feels as though, everyone knows about this place except us.  To start with, we were a bit unsure how to get [...]

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It’s that time of the year where the nights are cool and comfy, at least for people used to 30+ degrees weather.  It’s also the busiest time here in Metro Manila because of all the balikbayans and visitors that usually come here at this time of the year.  Hence, the traffic everyday is a nightmare!  [...]

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It’s hard to believe that yesterday was our One Year anniversary here in the Philippines. How time flies! Here’s a month by month rundown of what happened to us. December: We arrived at the airport in the morning and was picked up by my Mom and uncle. Since we had an apartment ready for us [...]

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So you’re house-hunting again.  You just arrived in the Philippines.  You are no longer just visiting, you want to stay here longer, or even for good.  Or maybe you are moving out from your parents for the first time. You  need to find a place near your work at least.  Maybe you come from one [...]

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