It was my first time to visit the Philippines, before I left I had read the scam horror stories, the drink and food spiking warnings and finally the Government travel websites not recommending travel to the Philippines because of terrorism, unsafe ferries and dangerous public transport … so it was with a little unease that […]
Should I Travel to the Philippines
The Philippines has it all, beautiful secluded beaches, tropical green forests and rivers, a friendly outgoing people, and then there are the poor people, city slums, smog filled traffic choked city streets, city scam artists, the risk of robbery, food and drink spiking, and even kidnapping by terrorists groups in the Southern Islands. In spite […]
Baclayon Church Proper Attire
This amusing old sign is in the Baclayon Church on Bohol Island in the Philippines, it describes what it calls the proper attire to be worn in the church generally and at weddings. By the style of the clothing it would seem to be from the 1970’s, with the displayed slacks and mini skirts. I […]