A Funeral with Chandeliers, Coffee and Empanadas
I still remember the first time I attended a wake in the Philippines. It was Lizz’s grandmother who had passed away at a very advanced age, and her …
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Marco Polo Hotel Davao: Our Oasis and Our Memories
Some hotels are simply somewhere to sleep. The Marco Polo in Davao became part of our family memories. These are memories of our stays before the pandemic closure. …
Talikud: A Beautiful Island Paradise With a Hellish Problem
Update — 18 October 2026: Our hosts have since told us that conditions on Talikud have improved and have invited us to come again. That is lovely news: …
What Makes the Philippines So Different from the Rest of Asia?
After years living in the Philippines, I still find things that surprise me. Some moments remind me of my travels in the Pacific; others reveal Spanish and American …