The Zamboanga Peninsula Region is designated as Region IX, is a region in the Philippines located in the northwestern part of Mindanao. It is composed of three provinces: Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, and Zamboanga Sibugay, as well as the cities of Zamboanga, Isabela, Dapitan, Dipolog, and Pagadian, which is its Regional Center and […]
The Calamansi is my favorite citrus, and when I visit the Philippines, I like to drink it as a juice. Most Filipinos like it as part of their meals. Here are some facts about the Calamansi Lime: Calamansi, also known as calamondin or Philippine lime, is a small citrus fruit popular in Southeast Asia and
When you travel to a different region of the world, it is important to think about what you might need to purchase at home before you start an adventure. Are you a westerner? Or a native returning home? Then you have to decide once you get there: Will you be backpacking? Staying in hostels/resorts/hotels/motels or
El Nido vs Boracay. The Picture on the Left is Big Lagoon, El Nido The Picture on the Right is A Sandcastle on Boracay, Aklan. Two of the top beach destinations in the Philippines are El Nido on the island of Palawan and Boracay of the island of Panay. Both our beautiful and both have
. Life is a Beach! They say, “Life is a Beach”. In the Philippines with over 7,000 islands, it is. There are a lot of beaches in the Philippines many are famous, and some aren’t. But all are beautiful. There are so many islands in the Philippines that if all you did was visit one
Christmas in the Philippines. We say “Maligayang Pasko!” Christmas in the Philippines is called: Pasko. It starts in September and runs through December. It is not unheard of to see Filipinos decorating early and singing and celebrating Christmas when most Christmas celebrating people are still just thinking about fall starting. The Philippines are in the
How do I say or ask? When you go to a new place you always find yourself wanting something: Directions, water, the restroom. How to say things like: How are you? Thank You? You’re welcome. How much? Here are some common words and phrases to help you in Filipino/Tagalog. Kamusta ka? (How are you?). Ingat
Is there a dry season in the Philippines? The dry season in the Philippines is from November to May. That doesn’t mean it doesn’t rain, just not every day. Instead of 200-300 millimeters (8-12 inches) of rain per month in the rainy season you’re getting about 100-200 millimeters (4-8 inches) per month, which is still
The Rainy Season in the Philippines! Running from May until October the rainy season in the Philippines can be both fun or frightening by whether if you’re in a storm or in a typhoon. Unfortunately, most summer vacations in the United States start in June and run until late August to early September. So, when
Let’s Talk About the Philippine Piso (Peso): One of the first things you need to do when you are planning to travel to another country is to learn the value of their currency and coin. As I am an American, I will give their value versus U.S. currency. The currency used in the Philippines is