Last week, I had the pleasure of riding Uber three times in one day. I thought when I got a car late last year my days of hoping for a mute Uber driver were over. Little did I know, circumstances … Continue reading A Tale of Three Uber Drivers
One constant reminder regarding the difference between the Philippines and US is how people treat the empty seat next to them. Specifically, the way we handle vacant seats on public transit. For some reason, many Americans like to guard that … Continue reading Empty Seats in the Philippines Are Treated Differently Than in the US
One of Jenny’s first projects when she moved in with me was to get rid of my big bucket of coins. Something about collecting loose change … Continue reading Coin Money Versus Paper Money
In the Philippines one of the main forms of transportation is the jeepney. Basically, it’s like a jeep and a person’s knee mated; as the name suggests. Then the offspring looks like a jeep, but it’s the size of a … Continue reading A Review of Jeepneys from an American
I was well aware of the reputation Manila has. The capital of the Philippines is known for its dense traffic and I got to experience it this time around on my way home from visiting Jenny. The unfortunate thing about … Continue reading Traveling Two Miles Through Manila Takes Forever: Part 1
TWO BEES in a BLOG 