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Feasting on Fetus: 5 Steps to Eating Balut

by on July 18, 2009

Over a week had passed since my arrival in Manila, the Philippines, and I had eaten countless plates of Bicol Express, pork and chicken adobo, and deep fried “1 day old chickens.” There was however one notoriously weird, some call nasty, but nevertheless popular Filipino foods that I had not indulged in, and I needed [...]

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KFC Can’t Compete With This Fried Chicken

by on July 13, 2009

My first day walking around Manila, the Philippines and I happen to stumble upon a food item that I simply could not possibly pass by.  I took one look at the pile of “1 day old” chickens and decided I had to partake of them. I ordered as the chef quickly threw one of the [...]

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How to Be A Millionaire for US $35.32

by on July 7, 2009

Step 1: Flight from Manila to Busuanga Board a Zest Air flight from the congested city of Manila, Luzon to Busuanga, Palawan in the Philippines for PHP 488 (Philippine Pesos). Note: Cebu Pacific Airlines also offers affordable flights and some might say they are a bit safer. Total- PHP 488 (US $10.13) Step 2: Rent [...]

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Potipot Island in the Philippines

by on June 24, 2009

I had no idea Clark Manila airport was so far away from Manila city itself when I flew into the Philippines.  Luckily, I had arranged to meet some friends on Potipot Island in Zambales, which was already in that direction from Manila. I caught a bus to Olongapo town proper where I caught the Victory [...]

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