A Commute Through Manila Backstreets: Gallery

I lived and worked in Manila for 2 years. Living in the Philippines (or anywhere) is very different to just visiting. Sure, a tourist will also experience the culture and atmosphere but living… I mean, doing everyday things in a foreign culture, well… that takes Read More …

From the happines of survival-mode poverty to an anxious ‘better life’.

A journey from the struggles of a ‘developing country’ culture to the ‘lucky’ developed west. I’ve spent a lot of time travelling through developing countries and diverse cultures over the last 10 years. I’ve trudged the gritty streets of Manila, navigated auto-rickshaws, cows and swarms Read More …

From tourist to resident: Daily life in Manila

We’re all tourists. Not all the time. However, most of us have several moments in life where we become the tourist. It may be in a faraway country and culture that makes you dizzy with exotic sights, sounds and smells. Or, it may be somewhere Read More …

Paradise in El Nido, Palawan

El Nido in Palawan, Philippines is a stunning location that boasts bright, white sand beaches, the bluest water you’ve ever seen, mystic mountain archipelago islands and the some of the best sunsets on earth! Despite all this, it’s still not overly well known like Boracay, Read More …

Scenes from Old Manila

Manila is a unique city that oozes duality with its blend of American and Filipino culture. Modern, sophisticated malls housing expensive world brands stand next to shanty towns that buzz with ‘trikes’, colourful ‘Jeepnys’, street vendors and kids playing basketball… But one thing can always Read More …