Filipino Street Foods If you ever find yourself lost in the avenues and corners of the Philippines, don’t miss out on some of the country’s most exceptional and unique dishes! Filipinos are known for their adventurous and experimental inclinations when it comes to eating, leading to the innovation of a cuisine that has developed that …
Tagalog Basic Phrases Have you ever traveled to the Philippines? If you’re contemplating a visit or trip to the country soon, consider learning simple Tagalog words to get closer to the people and get a flavor of the country’s rich culture. While Filipinos are regarded as some of the most fluent English speakers in the …
Tampo is generally brooding, sulking or pouting, but with a distinct Filipino twist: it begins abruptly and for no apparent reason. There is no analogous term for it in the Western world. If you marry a Filipina, you will swiftly understand the symbolic importance of this word. And it is better not to forget it …
Online Dating Tips Profile matching with the employment of an online database has been there since time immemorial to introduce singles to prospective life partners proactively. The famous “Village Matchmaker,” who appears in folklore from time to time, was possibly the first form of this. On the other hand, this dating craze took off with …
Learn Bisaya Bisaya (commonly known as Cebuano) is the Philippines’ second most widely spoken language. While Tagalog is the first language of the Philippines, Bisaya is the country’s most widely and natively spoken. As you progress in this post, you will learn Bisaya in a novel and interesting style. Binisaya, Bisaya, Sebuano, Sugbuanon, Sugbuhanon, and …
Exotic Filipino Foods to Try Every traveler’s or nomad’s itinerary includes experiencing and savoring the local foods or the best cuisines of their destination. Although some folks are hesitant to try new, exotic foods, others are more daring and fearless. Most travelers are always willing to explore, indulge and experience. Thus, cuisines that are quite …
Cebu for Foreigners and Not “Uy, AFAM!” If you’re a foreign traveler and have just arrived in the Philippines, you’d probably wonder why you keep hearing the word AFAM here and there, right? You might come across people (ladies, most specifically) in the streets giggling away, whispering things you can’t make sense of. You’ll never …
The New Year of 2024 is upon us, and our minds are racing through a slew of plans that leave us feeling overwhelmed. Deciding where to begin your journey might be a challenge. Cebu has much to offer if you’re looking to visit the mountains or the coast. Indulgent beach vacations, exhilarating island-hopping excursions, and …
Filipino Hygiene: Do We Really Take Shower 2x a Day? Good personal hygiene is the most reliable defense against sickness. Maintaining adequate personal hygiene will also aid in the prevention of illness transmission. Good hygiene is essential because it helps to keep germs and infectious illnesses at bay. Thus, knowing all of this is a …
Filipino Toxic Culture: Filipinos are well-known for many great traits, such as hospitality, politeness, family-orientedness, and more. However, even with these qualities, Filipinos still fall short of perfection. Perfection is an ideal premise. And a Filipino’s imperfection manifests itself in a toxic version of Filipino culture. Toxic Filipino culture often manifests in the form of …
