You plan to move to the Philippines? Wollen Sie auf den Philippinen leben?

There are REALLY TONS of websites telling us how, why, maybe why not and when you'll be able to move to the Philippines. I only love to tell and explain some things "between the lines". Enjoy reading, be informed, have fun and be entertained too!

Ja, es gibt tonnenweise Webseiten, die Ihnen sagen wie, warum, vielleicht warum nicht und wann Sie am besten auf die Philippinen auswandern könnten. Ich möchte Ihnen in Zukunft "zwischen den Zeilen" einige zusätzlichen Dinge berichten und erzählen. Viel Spass beim Lesen und Gute Unterhaltung!


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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Davao's Exotic Delights

Travelling to Davao is always an exotic experience. The safest city in the country has got its tourists falling in love with its natural wonders and exciting adventures. But that's not the end of it. Even the food here is thrilling! Some may call it weird or unusual, but isn't it that the best part of travelling? To try something that is out of the ordinary so that you can truly say you've experienced the place? And we're not just talking about the exotic Durian fruit. 

They've got more!

Ever tasted Carabao meat? Picture your "pochero" or beef stew with Carabao meat in it, and it will spell delicious in Davao. It's considered a delicacy, especially if made by one restaurant called Bulca Chong. The place looks like a house, except there is a big sign of its name with a drawing of a red carabao head. The meat is tender and the soup is mouth-watering. Need more? They'll give you extra bowls of soup for your rice to swim on. they open till late night, and it's where most people go to after a long night of partying.
One of the after-sought places to eat in Davao is the Goat's eye at Matina Town Square. No, there is no food here that has the goat's eye, but Davaoenos claim this is where the best Dinakdakan can be eaten.Made of pork ears, cheeks, and brain, plus a dish of citrus flavor and some onions, the unique dish will surely give your taste buds a kick, Nothing goes to waste in Philippine cooking. Every part is used up and every bit tastes just as good.


Did you know that crocodile meat is low in fat and calories, and high in protein? Riverwalk Grill has got an "exotic menu" with various ways of eating crocodile meat. They have got crocodile cooked as a steak, sislig, roasted ribs, caldereta, and kare-kare. They also serve ostrich meat and even an ostrich-egg omelet! Now how lare can that oelet be?

Just recently, Philip Dizon, owner of the Davao Crocodile farm has ventured into something more exotic. He has made his very own Crocodile Lechon. Now, before animal conservationists give a big no-no to this, the crocodiles used for eating are those that are bread in his farm, and are not endangered. He has already perfected his recipe, and people who tasted it have been clamoring for more. Definitely a must-try, and definitely Filipino.

On your next trip to Davao, go ahead and explore. Fill your eyes with the sights of Davao, nourish your mind with the culture and lives of the people, absorb the friendliness of  the Davaoenos, and give your stomach a unique gastronomic kick! Eating is indeed more fun in the Philippines!


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(Repost with friendly permission from WHERE MAGAZINE. My gratitude to Publisher Raymund Isaac and Chief Editor Mitzi Gamboa-Tongoy. Visit also www.whrmag.com).


Philippine National Artist Fernando Poe, Jr.

President Aquino has finally approved and signed Proclamation 435 affirming a previous proclamation of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo declaring the late movie icon Fernando Poe Jr. a National Artist, posthumously.

Poe, Ronald Allan Poe in real life, was officially defeated by Arroyo in the May 2004 presidential elections. He died in December of the same year.

His family didn't attend the formal conferment of the award in May 20096. His wife, veteran Susan Roces, accused Arroyo of rigging the votes in her favor.

The National Artist Award is the most fitting recognition in the Philippines.

Who will be the next? DOLPHY?