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Man and Machine

The Jeepney: Automotive Icon of the Philippines

As any world traveler knows, each Asian country offers its own unique brand of public transport. ...

Philippines Steven K. Bailey

Sunset at Manila Bay

A Totally Different Light Over Manila

The sunset over Manila Bay is exceptional and without equal in any part of the world. Watching it...

Philippines Junfil Olarte

In the late 1980s, author Pico Iyer embarked on an Asian journey with the purpose of discovering ...

China / India / Indonesia Kenneth Champeon

Imelda: Power, Myth, Illusion

Film Review: Imelda: Power, Myth, Illusion

Mention the name Imelda Marcos and, predictably, the first response is...SHOES. Shoes, shoes and ...

Philippines Celeste Heiter

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Charles Baker's Drunken Oriental Junket

An NPR interviewer once asked writer David Sedaris why he had left New York and moved to Paris. H...

Indonesia / Thailand / Japan Kenneth Champeon

Making for the Hills

I remember exclaiming with awe when I woke up in Simla (or Shimla, as it is often spelled and pro...

Myanmar / Indonesia / Sri Lanka Kenneth Champeon

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Five Study Abroad Programs in the Philippines

It's a pity that the Philippines is so often overlooked as a potential study abroad location, say...

Philippines Dawn Stanton

'American Adobo' Filipino Dinner Recipes

Chicken & Shrimp Lumpia Wraps with Ginger Lime Dipping Sauce Wrappers 2 eggs 1 cup water 1/3 cup ...

Philippines Celeste Heiter

Snails, San Miguel, and Shakey's Pizza: Eating Out in Manila

As the sun set over Manila Bay, I extracted a snail from its shell with a plastic toothpick and p...

Philippines Steven K. Bailey

Film Review: American Adobo

Meet Tere, Mike, Gerry, Marissa and Raul: five thirty-something, urban Filipino professionals liv...

Philippines Celeste Heiter

Subic Bay, Philippines.

Dive Sites in Philippines

Philippines, a Diver's Paradise Made up of over 7000 islands, and boasting of a coastline twice t...

Philippines Ee Lin Wan

Land of Wonders, Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago blessed with a rich history, a unique culture and a wealth of n...

Philippines Ee Lin Wan

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Choosing Your Guidebook to the Philippines

Of all the countries in Asia, I reckon the Philippines might be the one where you least need a gu...

Philippines Steven K. Bailey

Lumpia Wraps

'Imelda: Power, Myth, Illusion' Philippine Recipes and Photos

This tasty tropical menu features a variety of classic Philippine dishes, including Grilled Chic...

Philippines Celeste Heiter

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Philippines on the Web

Wow Philippines . This site is run by the Department of Tourism (DOT) with the intention of encou...

Philippines ThingsAsian

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Manila's Cultural Centre of the Philippines

The CCP, as it is commonly known, is an iconic block of masonry that seems to float over water fo...

Philippines AFP/Cecil Morella

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