Tag Archives: The Philippines

Weird Korean Travelers

Posted on May 2, 2020 by jipp

So I was in Manila with my travel buddy Elizabeth and we stayed at a place advertised as a ‘Home Stay’. It was actually an apartment which was turned into a hostel. We were placed in 4-person room, with two … Continue reading →

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Durterte and The Taxi Driver

Posted on October 21, 2017 by jipp

So I was in Manila recently, playing a tour guide to a bunch of my family members who were there for a very short vacation. Unlike in my previous trips to Manila which were dominated by the use of jeepneys, … Continue reading →

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Hunting for Barong Tagalog at Tutuban Mall, Manila

Posted on November 23, 2012 by jipp

One of the things that I did in Manila when I went there earlier this year was to find Barong Tagalog, the Filipino’s formal costume for men. It was actually a colleague of mine who asked if I could buy … Continue reading →

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INTRAMUROS The Walled City of Manila

Posted on August 20, 2012 by jipp

Of all the places that I was excited of coming back to in Manila, it was the walled city of Intramuros that excited me most. I remember how amazed I was by all the beautiful buildings left by the Spaniards … Continue reading →

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3G : Lesson Learned

Posted on August 10, 2012 by jipp

My eyes are dry. I cried and cried and cried until no more tears left in my eyes when I saw this. Never again would I ever use 3G anywhere outside of Malaysia EVER. Imagine how many jugs of beer … Continue reading →

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