Philippine Travel Notes

In Tacloban, one late afternoon... We have seen this a number of times in our lives, right? At first, I thought this was just some show-off stupidity or "arte lang", "pasikat lang". As I'm not a frequent motorbike rider, I learned just lately, that some science (if I may call it that) is involved in this 'stupidity'. 'Economics and Ergonomics', probably ! Well, necessity leads to discovery. And necessity of those with limited resources leads to these quirky unimaginable solutions, that may be called 'idiotic' by rich people, but 'brilliant' to us the 'have-nots'! The wealthy may give up on things, but the poor will think of something. That pic is an example! I had the distinguished honor of discussing that photo with a friend over bottles of beer, nakisawsaw pa ang mga driver namin in that hilarious 'conference'. Conclusion: para-paraan lang ang buhay natin! Our analysis... Problem 1: You need to buy/re...

Good day world! We're on my homeward-bound segment of this sojourn from Philippines to Vietnam and back. But the route going there was decidedly distinct from the going back! I'm now in Kuala Lumpur going to Cebu ! Yes I was already at KLIA 2 in this pic, before entering the check-in counters. If you've been reading all my stories I am sure you've seen a similar photo (and story) previously . I like this side of the building. The vantage is good for plane-spotting in the mornings (because the sun rises from behind), although sunsets are awesome to watch here too! You will see the setting sun right on that part of the horizon. Anyway, that partly-hidden building on the right edge of the picture is Tune Hotels where I stayed last night. Walking distance with a dedicated walkway, with an elevator! No, not that covered walkway that you see in that pic, that is going to AirAsia headquarters building. Mas sosyalin yung kay Tune Hotels! I am guessing, that parking a...