One of my favorite past-times in the Philippines is scuba diving. Snorkeling is great fun, sure, but nothing beats scuba diving. I personally prefer the 5m-15m level of a reef. The light still gets through to keep it colourful and you have so much longer on a tank of air if you don’t go deeper. One of my favorite dive places is Puerto Galera on Mindoro. Sabang Beach is the main resort area, just around the point from where the Spanish galleons used to weather storms when they came across from Mexico each year. It is a couple of hours south of Manila to Batangas, then a ferry or pump boat across to the resort town. If the sea is rough, take the bigger ferry but in good weather and if you miss the ferry, a ride on a pump boat is an experience. I rode one with some friends late one night after missing the ferry. A ‘special trip’ that had us wondering if the crew were pirates and planning to rob us mid-crossing. We got there and after a pitched verbal row on the beach we … Read More
Family Business in the Philippines
Over the last few years I have acted as a consultant for many small and medium family businesses in the Philippines and have been surprised just how difficult it is to "help" people because of cultural differences. The main difference is that most small businesses here employ so many family members in strategic positions and this causes a huge … [Read More...]
Just Enjoy the Philippines
If you are coming from Australia to the Philippines and you are going to spend time in Manila, then please do. However, there are many great places in the Philippines and with just a little simple investigation online you can come across some stunning natural beauty and perfect beaches. Not everything is commercialize, and why would … [Read More...]
Boracay Island named Asia’s best island
Borocay's Rapid Growth Well it's good to see that Boracay Island was also named as Asia's best Island, topping Bali and Phuket, it's survey from Travel + Leisure and the majority of the foreign tourists favoured Boracay Island with a rapid growth of 41% rise over the previous year excellent news, and poised to keep growing. Located approximately … [Read More...]
Angeles City in the Philippines
Angeles City It is known as the number one. Entertainment City of the Philippines world famous for its bars and blooming nightlife. It is located 80 kilometres north of Manila and can be reached within one hour; it is the former home of the biggest American Base “Clark Air Base” Clark Airbase is a former U.S Air Force Base located 3 … [Read More...]
Excuses of why the Country is Under Performing
Country underperforming 1. We are not successful because we have American bases. (This is no longer true, but for a long time, we used to have American bases and they left in 1991.) Rebuttal: Germany, Turkey, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Italy, and Qatar, all have American bases. They’re all rich and relatively successful countries. For a … [Read More...]
Backpacking in the Philippines
Backpacking Hotels and comfort are what most people think when taking a vacation abroad. To be treated like a King or a Queen adds to the feeling of being pampered and relaxed. However, isn't one hotel mostly just like another? Maybe you are missing out on something too? The vacation can also be a step into an adventure. Take out the idea … [Read More...]
