Category: Features

Air pollution is all around us. It is not just the vehicle exhaust we see or the combustion fumes we smell. Many air pollutants are invisible to the naked eye. And they can easily slip past our body’s defenses, leading to various health issues. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 9 out of 10 […]

Savvy travellers know that they should get a local SIM card in their destination country. Why? It’s often a cheaper option than paying roaming services for international calls and text.  It’s especially useful when you’re travelling in the Philippines, for a lot of good reasons. Having a Philippine SIM card lets you: access the internet […]

“Tops My friend, where do you go? Tops?” The Habal2 driver is shouting, and so are his five colleagues, but I almost still can’t hear them over the honking of dozens of cars that desperately try to make it across JY square before the traffic light switches back to red. Kids run by screaming with joy, the […]

Sending a package from Cebu to another city or abroad? Or are you expecting to receive one? Here’s a guide on your shipping options and some useful tips. Sending via Post Office The public post office, PHLPost or Philippine Postal Corporation, is the cheapest way to send a parcel. It’s also the slowest means. It’s […]

Online shopping is often described as convenient and easy. But though adding items to your cart is hassle-free, the logistics aspect can be nerve-racking. We escape traffic by shopping online, but our orders will most likely get stuck in transit anyway. So, let me say this upfront, you’ll need some patience when expecting a package. […]

If you’re driving a motorcycle in Cebu, you can either use your foreign driver’s license, under some circumstances—or you got to have a Philippines Driver’s License with Restriction Code 1 (RC1). How do you add RC1, if you already have a RC2 license for driving a car? That’s what you’ll learn in this article. What […]

Online shopping is a growing trend in the Philippines, be it with Shopee, Lazada, Zalora or your niche Facebook group. Shopping keeps getting more convenient as e-commerce sites continue to add more payment methods for a hassle-free shopping experience. Speaking of which, what payment method works best for peso transactions?  Online payment options: Cash on Delivery (COD) […]

The Queen City of the South has many charms. From pristine beaches and awesome mountainscapes to its vibrant nightlife and thrilling food scene, Cebu doesn’t disappoint.  Chances are you’ll end up wanting to stay longer than planned. To do that, you’ll need to request for a visa extension ideally at least a week before your […]

This is the first post in our series introducing some of the amazing humans we meet in Cebu. They may live here or just be visiting. They may be Filipino or foreigners. Locals or from the province, tourists or expats. One thing they have in common: They radiate energy, they offer a fascinating perspective on […]