http://bigjimsphilippinesexperience.com/blog Jim Sibbick's thoughts and comments about life in the Philippines and his Philippines videos. Sun, 28 Mar 2010 02:34:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This is my response to Sonorous on Lonely Planet's Philippines Forum, to the following question. Hello - I'll be traveling to the Philippines soon and a fellow traveler was going to get a "Only One Travel Cash Card" from Safeway, which is a Visa card that you put money on. But I ... http://bigjimsphilippinesexperience.com/blog/?p=70 Today I decided I would like to eat in the food court at Gaisano Metro in Cebu City. On the way there, I had to pass the old lady outside the bakery. That is her spot. There are Filipinos who sleep in the streets at night but she is not one ... http://bigjimsphilippinesexperience.com/blog/?p=68 Recently, I tried to visit an American friend at his home in the province. When I arrived, I was told he had moved. I contacted my friend to find out why. He had moved because he was afraid. Afraid of his neigbours!!! This was something in need of investigation! The town where my ... http://bigjimsphilippinesexperience.com/blog/?p=67 For those people who are needing to travel in June or July, Superferry have a new promo. You can get fares as low as P588 between Manila and Cebu But you only have a few days to buy your tickets! Details are as follows Selling dates (buying period) : May 10 - 24, ... http://bigjimsphilippinesexperience.com/blog/?p=65 Hi Jim, You seem to be the best expert on bohol and so we wanted to ask you for advice. My wife and I are planning a day trip to Bohol from Cebu for this June and only want to see the Baclayon Church, Loboc River for a lunch cruise, tarsier interaction (on ... http://bigjimsphilippinesexperience.com/blog/?p=64 Hi Jim, Love your site! I recently married my sweet angel in Cebu last month! I would like to know what are the costs of pregnancy there from pre-natal care to birth. Also, Is it possble to buy medical and dental insurance for my wife while I wait for her to come to ... http://bigjimsphilippinesexperience.com/blog/?p=61 Can anyone advise me please if it is necessary to obtain an Immigration Clearance Certificate as I am the holder of ACR (Alien Certificate of Registration)  I am returning to Australia at end of this month. Many thanks Nigel Smith jaemartphils@hotmail.com http://bigjimsphilippinesexperience.com/blog/?p=59 hi all, i'm in australia but will be in cebu next month. im looking to find an company that can make T-Shirts (printed with logs), Caps, Bags ect. can anyone help as ive tried google and the net, but im not having much luck. there for our Karate club in ... http://bigjimsphilippinesexperience.com/blog/?p=54 i understand what you are saying about relatives wanting to mooch money from you.in 1974-1976 i was in the navy and spent some time in p.i. it was terrific and i will never forget the experiance.i have been unhappily married now for many years and until recently the philippines was ... http://bigjimsphilippinesexperience.com/blog/?p=55 Greetings! Ianne here of MIRIANN PRA Services, an accredited marketer of the Philippine Retirement Authority. Our company has a network of honest and reliable financial, real estate, tourism and travel, healthcare, and insurance companies with track record of dependable and quality delivery of services in the Philippines. We work with property owners ... http://bigjimsphilippinesexperience.com/blog/?p=56