Fiesta Food Part Three   This article on food is fast turning out to be more than just food and I hope you appreciate the little history and cultural lessons about the Philippines. Food is really very easy to talk about but they essentially become meaningless if you do not know where and why such food has been created. You need to know also why such is liked by Filipinos and why they are presented during fiestas. There is something distinctly special and Filipino ... Read More

  Fiesta Food Part Two   In part one we have discussed Lechon, Menudo and Dinuguan. The marquee of that group is of course Lechon, by far the most festive of al the types of food that one can see and eat during a fiesta. The Philippines have a lot of fiestas and while the country itself isn’t rich with a big bulk of its population living way below the poverty line, they never scrimp on food.   Fiestas are all about gathering. People and families that ... Read More

Bohol is found in the Visayas group of islands in the tropical country of the Philippines.  Known for its friendly people, beautiful beaches, and of course the most famous Chocolate Hills, Bohol is a tourist destination through and through. The best time to visit Bohol is in the summer when it’s easier to go visit some of the country’s popular tourist spots.  When we say summer, it’s around March to May.  And no, Bohol isn’t just about going to the beach, there’s more ... Read More