Googzz With Iceland being a modern European economy, there was one major thing we noticed was missing after covering hundreds of miles on our road trip through the south of Iceland. We did not see a single McDonald’s! Yeah I know, if you are eating McDonald’s while traveling you are missing out on the cultural immersion … Read more
A road trip around Iceland has been at the top of my must-do list for many years and I went into this trip with such high expectations. Now as I look back at our experience I can say that it far exceeded those already lofty expectations and simply blew them away! I have been in … Read more
We have put together a list of information that we wish we knew before planning our Iceland road trip. I use the term planning loosely. We just figured things out while on the road and used free WIFI wherever we stopped to eat to plan the next leg of our journey. No landmarks or recommended … Read more
The villages of Cinque Terre offer a welcome break from the big cities in Italy. These small seaside villages offer unique scenery and diverse activities. Everything from beachside relaxation, and snorkeling, to hiking mountainous terrain. You can really set your own pace here and we have written this post to help prepare you to get … Read more
For a first timer in Manila the midget boxing at Ringside Bar experience will certainly be an eye-opener. The combination of culture shock, and the novelty of a venue that would be completely illegal in most, if not all, western countries makes for an interesting introduction to Manila and the Philippines. This venue is definitely … Read more
Sticking with the ladyboy theme of the Mixed Nuts Prank post, I wanted to recount a level of paranoia that I carried with me when I first came to the Philippines. I was surprised at how many ladyboys that I encountered in everyday life here. We even had a few in the office. Definitely something … Read more
Best known as the host of the Survivor Philippines series, Caramoan Island is a great destination for a long weekend getaway. You have a good variety of activities at your disposal that is a little different to the usual Philippines getaways. You will find some awesome food, and some of the most beautiful scenery you … Read more
Manila taxi drivers have a bad reputation. When I first arrived, getting scammed was one of the first things that the locals would warn me about. I was told that they will always try to rip me off because I am a foreigner. On my first night out here that is exactly what happened. But … Read more
Boracay Island is an unusual mix of tropical paradise and Filipino commercialism. In a country where so many getaways are difficult to access, the relatively advanced infrastructure (I use the term loosely) makes it an accessible weekend destination. But it is also somewhere you could happily stay for a week enjoying all the activities on … Read more
If you are after the whale shark experience you have two options in the Philippines. Oslob (Cebu) or Donsol (Sorsogon). I have done both and Donsol is the clear winner, and is without a doubt my favorite activity in the Philippines. You get a much more authentic experience in the Donsol whale shark interaction, and … Read more