Financial Freedom Retiring in the Philippines and other stories

Financial Freedom Retiring in the Philippines
Philippines	As you all know and read here and on other sites, living in the Philippines is cheaper than in the U.S. and other countries but there are things to consider. First is inflation. I have not tracked the price increases in the two years I have lived here but one item I remember is gasoline. When [...]...more info>>> Discovered on 23/02/2010 16:01:00 Discovered @ americanindavao.com
The Measure of All Things Khmer
Thailand	This is the last week to catch an extraordinary Reyum exhibit, Measurements in Khmer Society. It takes you through history, through the market and rice field, through sunrise and sunset, and everything between, to explain every little way in which Khmer people have measured the important stuff of li...more info>>> Discovered on 23/02/2010 16:01:00 Discovered @ ramblingspoon.com
Work Permit Update – Diploma approved by MFA
Vietnam	First of all, my apologies to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  They were actually not responsible for my “notarized” diploma being turned down.  It turns out that my “highly qualified” NEVER even took my masters degree to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).  In fact, he h...more info>>> Discovered on 23/02/2010 14:01:00 Discovered @ saigonnezumi.com
original bootcamp malaysia: bring-a-friend days
Malaysia	Most OBC recruits would agree with me that ‘Bring A Friend Days’ (BAF) stand as one of their favourite sessions. BAF is usually at the end of the third week of the month, and recruits can bring non-recruits to participate in the session for free. You know, to get a taste and feel of what...more info>>> Discovered on 23/02/2010 12:01:00 Discovered @ suanie.net
The Last Train From Hiroshima author's mistake doesn't only threaten his reputation
Japan	The authenticity of the well received book The Last Train From Hiroshima: The Survivors Look Back (Amazon Japan), rumored to be the subject of Avatar director James Cameron's next project, has taken a blow, after questions raised about the veracity of one of the stories told in the book. The boo...more info>>> Discovered on 23/02/2010 10:01:00 Discovered @ gethiroshima.blogspot.com
Dance, Drama and more at Chaktomuk in Phnom Penh
Cambodia	I was down the pub to get some takeway when a friend walked in. “I’m just in from the theatre,” she said, “they’re having performances through March first.” Apparently several times a day. Now, I have had my head pulled  in like a turtle this last week due to work...more info>>> Discovered on 23/02/2010 10:01:00 Discovered @ jinja.apsara.org
Vegetarian Festival in Yala 2010
Thailand	A Thai-Chinese devotee pierces a bicycle through his mouth during the vegetarian festival in Yala province February 22, 2010. A Thai-Chinese devotee pierces a toy gun through his mouth during the vegetarian festival in Yala province February 22, 2010. digg_skin = 'icon'; digg_window = '...more info>>> Discovered on 23/02/2010 08:01:00 Discovered @ thaiphotoblogs.com
Random Picture No. 31 - Park
China	Random Picture No. 31 - ParkLeave CommentRelated Entries:Random Picture No. 30 - DragRandom Picture No. 29 - Steamer BasketsRandom Picture No. 28 - KiteRandom Picture No. 27 - DrinksLame LuosifenRandom Picture No. 26 - GirlRandom Picture No. 25 - CoconutsRandom Picture No. 24 - ScaffoldingRandom Pic...more info>>> Discovered on 23/02/2010 08:01:00 Discovered @ liuzhou.blog-city.com
Concrete Wabi sabi: Tetrapods part 2
Japan	A further look at Japan's favorite construction material... concrete!I heard an interesting statistic yesterday from an architect who described concrete as a very environmentally unfriendly building material. He said that 10% of all the carbon dioxide emissions on the planet come from the production...more info>>> Discovered on 23/02/2010 08:01:00 Discovered @ ojisanjake.blogspot.com
Work Permit and Visa Hassles
Vietnam	Yesterday was the first working day of the Year of the Tiger and it already brought with it many hassles.  My gut feeling told me that I needed to visit my service agent to check the progress of my work permit.  I am glad I did, for some odd reason, the service agent could not [...] Related posts:...more info>>> Discovered on 23/02/2010 06:01:00 Discovered @ saigonnezumi.com
Looking for photographers
Malaysia	I am looking for a photographer to take studioshots of two models wearing the Heart4Hope Original t-shirts for the current fundraising campaign. My childhood friend Cheryl Leong is usually the person who takes them but she has dinners to attend every evening for the next two to three months. Would ...more info>>> Discovered on 23/02/2010 04:01:00 Discovered @ yvonnefoong.com
Weekend update
South Korea	I don't have too much to write about, but I thought I'd just summarize my weekend, purely for my own recollections later, and if you're interested, than feel free to read along.Friday night I went out with my coworkers, between 6 people and 6 pitchers of beer I thought it was time to go home before ...more info>>> Discovered on 23/02/2010 04:01:00 Discovered @ smileyjkl.blogspot.com
Bridge on the River Kwai, Kanchanaburi. On the Beaten Track, Part 1
Thailand	Bridge on the River Kwai Travellers always seem to score points off one another by comparing how remote the places they have been are, the further away from the crowd the more you can lord it over other travellers you meet in the bar. In any travellers bar when you hear someone mention they went to...more info>>> Discovered on 23/02/2010 00:01:00 Discovered @ thai-blogs.com/