The road less traveled. That ever popular poem penned by Robert Frost kept running through my head as we realized we had definitely taken the road less traveled. The impassable, deep, muddy road was barely …
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One of our goals traveling as family is develop more family unity. Being united is having one purpose or goal; being mindful, helpful, caring, and considerate to one another is what we are working towards. Let …
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,Filipinos are some of the hardest workers I have met. A lot of time and effort is spent to earn money for the days food and other necessities. Music is a big part of entertainment, …
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Part II of Living in the Philippines is all about the unique food you will experience. Filipinos do not eat spicy food; it is mild and some might even say only lightly flavored. Rice, meat, …
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This is part one of a three part series of life in the Philippines. This first installment will cover housing and transportation. Life in the Philippines is quite different from anywhere we’ve lived or anything …
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Sometimes in life you just have to roll with the punches. If there is one thing I have never been in life, it is spontaneous. When friends call to say, “meet at the park in …
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Each island in the Philippines has its own feel and its own culture. Siquijor is a beautiful island that is dotted with corn fields, rice fields, coconut and banana trees, and volcanic rock. It has …
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Few things are more frightening than being robbed in a foreign country. Having a stranger sneak into your home at 2am, take your belongings, and only find out after you wake in the morning is …
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Two roads diverged in a yellow wood And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in …
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Anticipation and planning for an adventure is often times the most exciting moments in life. Prior to embarking on a year long adventure requires at least a small amount of planning. That planning sparks emotions …
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