Category: Travel

  • The 1987 Philippine Constitution And Why It Matters

    The 1987 Philippine Constitution And Why It Matters

    The Philippines has had several constitutions but the constitution that is in force today is the 1987 Constitution. The 1987 Constitution is an important, legally binding document. The Philipines 1987 Consitution is an essential document for the Filipino people as it outlines their rights while simultaneously limiting the powers of the government. The Consitution helps…

  • Why is Filipino Spelled with an ‘F’ when the Philippines is Spelled with a ‘Ph’?

    Why is Filipino Spelled with an ‘F’ when the Philippines is Spelled with a ‘Ph’?

    When people look at the name Filipino, it can become confusing because it is spelled with “F” and not with a “Ph” like the Philippines is. Like me, they may wonder why Filipino is not spelled as “Philipino.” The word Filipino is spelled with an “F” instead of a “Ph” as it has to go…

  • 10 Myths Debunked About The Philippines

    10 Myths Debunked About The Philippines

    The Philippines is a beautiful place to visit. But like with many other countries, there can be a lot of misunderstanding about what is acceptable or not in this southeast island nation. There are many myths about the Philippines and what is acceptable or not. Some of these myths can almost seem outlandish such as…

  • Why Is There No Snow In the Philippines?

    Why Is There No Snow In the Philippines?

    Many people have been asking on the Internet and want to know whether or not the Philippines has any snow. Does the island get cold enough to have areas where it will snow? It does not snow in the Philippines. Even the coldest recorded temperatures are not cold enough for snow. Because the Philippines is…

  • Best Currency For Vietnam and Cambodia – An Insiders Guide

    Best Currency For Vietnam and Cambodia – An Insiders Guide

    I live as an ex-pat in Vietnam and travel quite a bit to Cambodia. In both countries, I deal with understanding what currency is the best to use in these locations. The Vietnamese dong is the best currency to use in Vietnam, especially for taxis, restaurants, and small shops. Many taxis, shops, and restaurants will…

  • How Many Miles Did Early Humans Walk In A Day?

    How Many Miles Did Early Humans Walk In A Day?

    Today we are very obsessed with how many steps we take each day. Like me, many of you may have an app or smartwatch that helps you track how many steps you took in a day or how much physical activity you did The early humans did not have smartwatches to help them keep track…