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25 Travel Tips That Can Save Your Life!
By John Gentry Travel Channel to travel the world
Travel Tips that could save your life is an ongoing project that will grow over time, and we hope everyone is able to enjoy themselves better while traveling since they will be better prepared. Enjoy these simple but easy to understand tips and make your next trip an adventure of a lifetime.
1. Never pass up a good toilet because the next one may be a squat only.
2. Always get cash after customs at your destination airport. Euros and USD Maybe an exception. Don’t risk breaking local customs regulations.
3. Always carry diarrhea medicine.
4. Always look up three words before you travel; thank you, yes and no.
5. Always have tissues packages on hand for the bathroom and eating use.
6. Certain medicine needs to be considered. Tylenol, Panadol and any needed prescription drugs.
7. Learn and study body language. Most expressions are international.
8. Use modern technology like Twitter to keep you updated on certain travel areas. US Department of State and the CDC have an alert service.
9. Water usage should be increased to offset times when good clean water is not available.
10. Learn some basics in English, German, Mandarin, and Russian, these languages can sometimes be used in emergencies.
11. Study the basic history of a region before going there.
12. Learn the taboos of the area you are traveling to. Remember it is their country, not yours.
13. Don’t assume the water is clean to drink just because locals drink it. They have built up immunities you don’t have.
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14. Traveling causes the body to lose sleep. This in will lower your immune system so make sure to schedule recovery time.
15. Make sure to schedule a time to re-stock your travel pharmacy on the road.
16. Ziplock bags can solve a lot of problems so take several.
17. Understand and get certified in basic life saving first aid.
18. Use large backpacks to travel that way you can never have to check in your bag. This will ensure you always have what you need when you need it.
19. Don’t take basic hygiene for granted ensure you have it planned for and have what you need to stay healthy.
20. When traveling in crowed unorganized cities try to memorize key locations or landmarks. These can be used to find your way later when needed.
21. Always look and find locals who have language skills that you can use to help gather information that is key to your trip. Young people know some English and older people could know other languages. People and questions are your best resource for information.
22. Don’t assume your cellphone will work. Print out what you need ahead of time.
23. Carry old fashion maps.
24. Get a cellphone app that can translate languages. Make sure it can work without wifi or cellphone service.
25. Buy digital offline mapping software for your mobile phone or other devices.
26. Consider GPS
27. You are only as good as your weakest link. So consider others in your travel party and ensure they stay healthy or you could pay the price later on. We hope you enjoyed these 25 Travel Tips That Can Save Your Life! Happy Travels, ExploreTraveler.com
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Exploring the spicy flavors of New Mexico
Some Like It Hot!
There is absolutely nothing like all the spicy delicacies of New Mexico! But what makes the delicacies of New Mexico different? They are unique in that most meals revolve around the humble chile. It is not Tex-Mex, Cal-Mex, or even Mexican. It is a magnificent blending of flavors revolving around chili peppers. In the above photo, you see a dish of black beans topped with tomato’s, onions, shrimp, green chile, and a squeeze of lime. Now that is yummy!
New Mexican food is a breed all it’s own? Have you ever had a cheese burger with extra real cheese, and a healthy topping of chilies? Two things are a must, good quality real cheese and chile. Is it possible to even eat without the humble vegetable called chile?
And then there are Sopapillas. Sopapillas are very versatile and can be eaten any time of the day. You make a pie crust and roll out. Cut in about 3-4 inch squares and fill with eggs. Deep fry in a quality oil. Breakfast is ready. If you want lunch or dinner, just fill with any meat and fry. Serve hot smothered with chilies. And an all time favorite anytime is to fry and just let them puff up, but no filling. Then dip in honey while hot. What could be better? They are amazing!
Is there a special occasion in your life? Let’s celebrate with Green Chile Stew. Need your favorite comfort food, most likely it will be Green Chile Stew. Whatever the need, whatever the occasion, there is Green Chile Stew. You can use any meat, just cut in cubes and flour well using Masa Harina. Then brown well. Place in a soup pot and add onions, garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, beef broth, lots of chopped green Chile peppers and spices. Generally cumin, garlic, oregano, cilantro, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt are used as spices. Put in a large stew pot and cook slowly for around 8-10 hours. You can also use a slow cooker on low, if you prefer. Most homes have Green Chile Stew made up and ready for any need. Who knows who might come to dinner, but no problem, there is Green Chile Stew.
When wandering the streets of any community in New Mexico you may come across families selling tamales, burritos, ect out of their van. Most likely those will be the best that money can buy, that is where the locals shop. So stock up and eat like a king.
Traveling to New Mexico? Why not plan a food adventure? I only mentioned a few of the favorite dishes eaten in most every home, but there are endless specialties to taste. There is nothing else that can compare to these special edible treasures of New Mexico. There is no better time to plan a New Mexican Food Adventure!
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Sea Food Dishes From Around The World
Delicious Maja Squinado Spider Crab In The Shell From Lisbon, Portugal
Maja Squinado Spider Crab in the shell is served with plenty of garlic shrimp. This master piece from Portugal is a seafood lovers dream. You will find it in all of the best gourmet restaurants in Lisbon, Portugal. If there is a Portuguese gourmet favorite, Maja Squinado Spider Crab is in the running. It is a dream come true for those who love seafood.
Sanxiantai Dragon Bridge 8 (Local fish dish)
In the surrounding area around the Sanxiantai Dragon Bridge there is a local fish dish which had its origins with the indigenous peoples living in the area of the bridge. This area has been one of the historical fishing spots for generations. Out of this lifestyle of fishing and cooking what was caught, came a delightful delicacy that is delicious. If you go to any of the eateries in the area of the bridge this will be the featured gourmet special. It is with great pride that this is cooked and served just like it has always been done for centuries.
Hot And Spicy Crab From Taiwan
Hot and Spicy Crab is a Taiwanese masterpiece that is cooked in a soup made from over 100 mushrooms. It is often served with a generous amount of fried mud clams in a very spicy sauce. Then it is followed by a large pot of soup. The soup is generally made with crab legs, mushrooms, and lots of local spices and sauces. Nothing says Taiwan more than Hot and Spicy Crab.
A “Delicious Filipino Breakfast” Fresh From The Sea
There are over 2200 species of fish in the waters that surround the Philippine Islands and the Filipino Chefs know how to prepare them all. The Philippines is made up of 700 Islands and fish is a stable food in the Filipino diet. You may be surprised at how many different fish dishes you encounter while traveling through The Philippines.
Mullet Fish Roe From Taiwan
The freshly pressed Mullet Roe is most often prepared with garlic and scallions. Most Taiwanese restaurants suggest pairing it with a high quality Taiwanese Beer. When the Mullet fish are running, every part of the fish is used. It is considered a small fish and every part of the fish is used for food. The Mullet fish are quite expensive and nothing is left for waste.
Chili Crab From Singapore
Chili crab is a delightful seafood specialty straight from Singapore. This Singaporean seafood dish is so loved in Asia, that it has made it’s way into the mainstream specialties of several other Asian countries. Mud crabs are very plentiful and are commonly stir-fried in a thick savory sauce. The sauce is tomato based with chili and has a sweet tang to it. Even though it is called Chili Crab, it is a very mild tasting dish from Singapore.
Fresh Alaskan King Crab And Salmon Seafood Feast From Northern Alaska
While traveling The Inside Passage In Northern Alaska this is one of the first of several feasts you will be offered. There is nothing like fresh King Crab and add the fresh baked Salmon and this is a match made in heaven. Often times it is served with a creamy Smoked Salmon Chowder. Smoking Wild Salmon has been an Alaskan Native tradition passed on from generation to generation throughout Alaska. This is a favorite among both locals and visitors.You are likely to find different variations of this gourmet favorite at most high quality restaurants.
Hot, Healthy and spicy BBQ Eel Served In Japan And Taiwan
The Eel is a saltwater fish found abundantly in the seas surrounding both Japan and Taiwan. This has always been a Japanese favorite and was prepared raw. Due to health concerns, raw fish is seldom served and the Eel is deliciously cooked. Because non-Asians often consider the Eel to look more like a snake, many have not tried this delicious Seafood Treasure. But rest assured that the Eel is indeed a Saltwater fish and is quite tasty. If you are in either Taiwan or Japan, be sure to order this seafood treat.
Crab Cakes Are A Favorite From San Diego, California USA
In San Diego, you will find Crab Cakes everywhere from the local beach food shack to the elite dinner houses on the San Diego Bay. Crab Cakes are prepared with fresh crab and fried. They are usually paired with a generous amount of fresh steamed vegetables.
Clam Chowder And Sour Dough Bread Is A Favorite Of The Pacific North West USA
Sour dough is a type of leavening where a starter is made and allowed to bubble and sour to form a fresh yeast. This starter is then always used, except for the last cup. A cup of flour is added and the new starter is put back in the starter jar and the lid put on tight. Each time it is used, it is always replenished. It is quite common for restaurants and country homes to each have their own starters. The bread that is made is called “Sourdough” and it extremely tasty.
Both Razor and Butter Clams are plentiful in the Pacific North West. Because these are so plentiful and fresh, they are usually used for making fresh Clam Chowder. The West Coast has around 500 varieties of clams, though only about 50 of them are well known. Each local area has it’s own secret chowder recipe, and it’s own favorite clam. Some like the broth thick and others thin. Those wanting a thick soup use a cream to make the soup broth, instead of straight milk. If traveling on the Pacific Coast, take time to stop in several different areas and taste some of the different recipes. We are sure you will be pleasantly surprised.
This is just a few of our well loved sea food delights from around the world. When traveling to coastal areas and island nations, take time to discover some of the local fish delicacies of the area. Each area or country will have it’s own signature dishes and you will want to try as many as you can. There is nothing that fills in the stories of a people, more than the special dishes that only they are known for. Enjoy your food adventure. Pack your bag, grab your passport, and enjoy traveling around the world.
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Eat Like A King And Travel The World
Fresh Alaskan King Crab and Salmon Seafood Feast on the Inside Passage in Northern Alaska
Even before you reach the shores of Alaska, you will discover fresh salmon, and king crab. While on your Inside Passage Adventure, you will encounter all these amazing fishy treats and more. It is time to go “North To Alaska!”
Salted Fish At The Mabanai Indigenous Restaurant In Taitung, Taiwan
This is just one of the amazing fishy treats while at the Mabanai Indigenous Restaurant. The was extremely unique and delicious. Everything we tried was spectacular. The service was amazing.
Breakfast In The Holy Land
“When in Israel, Eat Like an Israeli!” Some of the best breakfasts in all our travels were in the Holy Land. Fresh fruit, fresh butter on bread just out of the oven, warm pita bread and delicious humus are just some of the amazing things on the breakfast plate.
Clam Chowder And Sour Dough Bread Is A Favorite Of The Pacific North West
In The United States
The West Coast is Chowder Heaven with different areas specializing in different chowders. Potato Chowder, Corn Chowder, Fish Chowder, Salmon Chowder, and Clam Chowder are some West Coast favorites. Most country kitchens have a sour dough starter on the counter. Fresh sourdough bread is amazing.
Hot, Healthy And Spicy BBQ Eel In Taiwan
One of the unique Taiwanese specialties waiting to be discovered is BBQ Eel. You will easily find it all over the Island.
Hot, Healthy And Spicy BBQ Eel In Taiwan
One of the unique Taiwanese specialties waiting to be discovered is BBQ Eel. You will easily find it all over the Island.
All American Sliders, A Football Season Favorite!
Blue Mackerel Sauteed In Spicy vinegar, A Good Taste Of Taiwan
Mullet Fish Roe Anyone?
While in Japan, Mullet Fish Roe will be on most menus. You will also see this served in other Asian countries.
Taiwanese Aboriginal Chicken Soup, Can You Name The Ingredients? 
Delicious Hainanese Chicken At Tsui Wah Restaurant In Hong Kong
The Lechon, Spanish Word Meaning “Suckling Pig,” Is The National Dish Of The Philippines
Bratwurst Is A World Favorite During The German Festival Of Octoberfest
Chili Crab, A Specialty From Singapore, Can Also Be Found Throughout Asia
What Could Be Better Than Fish Soup Served On The Beaches Of Asia
“Delicious Filipino Breakfast”
One of the most amazing adventures you will ever take is a world food tour. Wherever you go, try to find the places where the locals eat. Then find those dishes that are authentically from that area. Some you will fall in love with, others maybe not so much, but you would have tried something different, something not on the hometown menu.
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A Culinary Adventure In Istanbul Turkey
Baklava With A Turkish Touch, Keşkül ~ Turkish Almond Pudding, And Şekerpare
Almost everyone knows what Baklava consists of? But have you had it with a Turkish Touch? Throughout the Middle East; the Caucasus, which is a region at the border of Asia, Europe, the Black Sea, and the Caspian Sea, and of course modern day Turkey, comes a wide variety of Baklava. Traditional Baklava by nature, is over sweet, made with walnuts and phyllo dough, and then it is soaked in honey. When you are sure there is no version that is a favorite among the many recipes, you encounter Turkish Stlye Baklava. In Turkey, you will see that pistachios are usually used instead of the traditional walnuts. There are also several other small changes made from the other recipes. The end result is amazing. This is the king of the Baklavas.
Then there is the discovery of Keşkül, an almond pudding made with milk, coconut, and pistachios. It is usually served in a special bowl with a spoon. Sprinkled on top are coconut flakes and pistachio pieces. The name, itself, has an interesting story behind it. In the time of the Ottoman Empire, this was the name of a special bowl that lodges used for begging money, so that the lodge could make this special pudding. The pudding was then served in these same bowls and given to the poor. This special desert is served in these same bowls even today.
Our next major desert is Şekerpare . It is by far the favorite among the Turkish people and is so easy to make. In a nut shell it is an almond pastry that is dipped in a a very thick lemon flavored syrup. This is simple and delicious.
The Above Delicacies Are Best When Served With a Big Cup Of Turkish Coffee
There is coffee and then there is Turkish coffee. The difference is in how it is made.
The Traditional Way To Make Turkish Coffee
It is made by taking ground unfiltered fresh Turkish coffee beans and boiling them over the lowest heat till they froth. It is then served and the remainder goes back on the cooking area till it froths a second time and then another serving is made.
Now this is coffee!
A Street Vendor Selling Warm Roasted Chestnuts And Fresh Grilled Corn On The Cob
Taking your time to wander the side streets of Istanbul, Turkey as well as the major will render many such vendors as the one in the photo. It is easy to grab a bite of lunch as you check out monuments, museums, and other places of interest. In Turkey, like all of the Middle East, there is little reason for going hungry.
Relaxing With Food And Friends
How do you end that perfect day? You have met new friends and you just want a bite before returning to your hotel, as dinner will be latter. Why not visit one of the small eateries and have a snack with with Turkish coffee. Good conversation and coffee, seem to just go together.
On your next adventure to Turkey, we hope you are inspired to explore the world of good eats, Turkish style.
Sources:
The Taste Space At: https://tastespace.wordpress.com/2010/08/17/turkish%C2%A0baklava/
Ottoman Times At: https://mydearkitcheninhelsinki.com/2015/10/10/keskul-turkish-almond-based-milk-
pudding-and-the-story-behind-the-name-from-ottoman-times/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%9Eekerpare
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkish_coffee
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Travel the World Recipes ~ Hummus in Asia
Hummus in Asia
The earliest mention of Hummus dates back to Egypt during the 13th century, enjoyed today all over the world!
Hummus Recipe
Ingredients
1 cup of uncooked chickpeas (Garbanzo beans)
2 teaspoons of baking soda
4 garlic cloves, mashed and roughly chopped
2/3 cup of roasted tahini
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon of Kosher salt as desired
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin ~ optional
Note ~ 2 cans of cooked chickpeas (Garbanzo beans) can replace the uncooked dry chickpeas (Garbanzo beans)
Instructions
Wash the chickpeas very well, remove damaged chickpeas or small stones.
Continue washing until the water is transparent.
Soak them in clean water over night with 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
Wash again, and soak them in tap water for a few more hours.
The chickpeas should absorb most of the water and almost double their size.
Rinse the chickpeas and add them in to a large pot.
Cover them with water and add 1 teaspoon baking soda.
Cook around 1 hour until they are very easily smashed.
Rinse the chickpeas with water once again.
Remove the peels and foam which float over the cooking water, Drain.
PREPARATION
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, ground cumin, 1/2 cup water, and olive oil.
Process until smooth.
Add salt to taste.
Place into serving dish, stream with olive oil over the top. Enjoy!
Additional toppings:
Toasted pine nuts
Lamb
Chopped parsley
Fresh lemon juice
Paprika
Hot peppers
Serve with fresh pita bread
Hummus is popular in the Middle East
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Taiwan Travel Tips
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Travel tips to help you enjoy your Taiwan trip.
Taiwan is a unique, and wonderful place to explore, and with these simple Taiwan Travel Tips you will be well on your way to having a great adventure. With so much to see, and do we had a real hard time selecting just a few points. So it has been decided that this piece to be edited over time, and more information will be added to improve the usefulness of this small Taiwan Travel Guide. If you take the Taiwan high speed rail system from Taipei the following areas can be visited very easily. We will concentrate on these section in our introduction for now.
First of all you have to break Taiwan into several pieces from a environment standpoint or adventure standpoint. The northern area is more Chinese in nature, and speaks mandarin fluently. The food is multi-ethnic since Taipei is an international city with visitors from around the world. The north has wonderful hot springs, and a cool northern coast for some island exploration with great seafood.
The more north central areas of Hsinchu county are more windy but have influences of north Taiwan Chinese, Hakka Chinese, and aboriginal peoples who are traditionally from the area. There are great mountains with peaks that are accessible via automobile, and hiking trails. Locals and visitors alike bike along the small roads in the countryside, and enjoy the agricultural views along the way.
- Taiwan is a not a tropical island per say, and is more of a sub tropic location. So you must be prepared for the wind, cold mountains, and tropic heat in the south. Make sure to have a wind jacket if in the winter, and loose cool clothing if in the south.
“Taiwan’s Famous Stinky Tofu” Love or hate it, just gotta have it! - The food in Taiwan is great, and has a tremendous amount of unique delicacies. Stinky tofu has a really bad smell, but the taste is pretty good. So consider trying it at one of Taiwan’s famous night markets. As you travel around Taiwan please consider that the type of food will change from very traditional Chinese styles to Hakka in the Hsinchu area, and even some curry fish dishes in the south area of Tainan or Kaohsiung.
Collecting Algae along the Green Island Taiwan coastline. - Consider going out to one of Taiwan’s islands. We really enjoyed “Green Island” with all of its great photography, nature, site seeing, and scuba diving. The traditional life still carries on there, and everyone local who lives there is super friendly. We went in winter, and had the whole island to ourselves, and then went back again in the summer, and it was very crowed but still fun. There is a rare hot spring there that is one of the very few salt water hot springs in the world.
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Xinwu Mazu Temple overlooking the Sea in Xinwu Township Taiwan - Taiwan temples, and learning the local culture can be a very enriching experience. No matter what your religion is we still recommend that you visit a few in Taipei or another location. To truly understand who the Taiwanese are and how to interact with them knowing their culture, and religious traditions can help you on your quest for adventure. You will find the religious, and temple culture unique, and very interesting.
Grand hotel Grand Garden restaurant
5. The Grand Hotel in Taipei is very original, and a great opportunity to take some wonderful photographs,and while enjoying some of the best food in Taiwan. The hotel has several restaurants, and the buffett has rare delicacies from all over asia.
6. In the mountains just outside of HsinChu city Taiwan; there is a community of people from some of the aboriginal, Hakka, and others of Chinese decent. This area of HsinChu county is very rural, and has some unusual photography, market, and foodie travel opportunities. You can go here for the day or spend the night for an even better experience. We did eat in the market area, and on the hill. The food was really good, and lower cost due to the lack of tourism, and traffic.
7. Visit the aboriginal cultural centers in the south of Taiwan. These places will give you a great overview, and understanding of Taiwan’s aboriginal past. Some of these centers house multiple museums, and interaction with people who represent each tribe present in Taiwan today.
We hope you enjoy these Taiwan Travel Tips and we will continue to add to this over time.
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Photo of the day – Chili crab Taiwan
Photo of the day – Chili crab Taiwan
Chili crab in Taiwan “You can never have too much”
Taiwanese Food History
Taiwanese cooking (conventional Chinese: 台灣菜; disentangled Chinese: 台湾菜; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tâi-oân liāu-lí (臺灣料理)) has a few varieties. Notwithstanding the accompanying delegate dishes from the populace of Hoklo (Hō-ló) ethnicity (see Taiwanese individuals), there are likewise Native, Hakka, and nearby subsidiaries of Chinese foods, for example, hamburger noodle soup.
Taiwanese cooking itself is frequently connected with impacts from mid to southern territories of Territory China, most prominently from the area of Fujian (Hokkien), however impacts from all of Terrain China can undoubtedly be found. A striking Japanese impact likewise exists because of the period when Taiwan was under Japanese standard. Customary Chinese nourishment could be found in Taiwan, nearby Fujian and Hakka-style and additionally local Taiwanese dishes, incorporates dishes from Guangdong, Jiangxi, Chaoshan, Shanghai, Hunan, Sichuan and Beijing.
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Taiwan’s food has additionally been impacted by its geographic area. Living on a packed island, the Taiwanese needed to look aside from the farmlands for wellsprings of protein. Subsequently, fish figures unmistakably in their food. This fish envelops numerous diverse things, from vast fish, for example, fish and grouper, to sardines and considerably more diminutive fish, for example, anchovies. Scavangers, squid, and cuttlefish are likewise consumed.
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As a result of the island’s sub-tropical area, Taiwan has an inexhaustible supply of different apples and oranges, for example, papayas, starfruit, melons, and citrus foods grown from the ground. A wide mixed bag of tropical soil grown foods, foreign made and local, are likewise delighted in Taiwan. Other agrarian items by and large are rice, corn, tea, pork, poultry, meat, fish, and different foods grown from the ground. New elements in Taiwan are promptly accessible from businesses.
In a large portion of their dishes, the Taiwanese have demonstrated their innovativeness in their choice of flavors. Taiwanese cooking depends on a bottomless exhibit of seasonings for flavor: soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, matured dark beans, cured daikon, salted mustard greens, peanuts, stew peppers, cilantro (off and on again called Chinese parsley), and a nearby mixture of basil (九層塔 kau-tsan-tha, truly “nine story pagoda”).
A paramount piece of Taiwanese cooking are xiaochi,substantial snacks along the lines of Spanish tapas or Levantine meze.
The Taiwanese xiaochi has picked up much notoriety globally. Numerous voyagers go to Taiwan only for xiaochi. The most well-known spot to delight in xiaochi in Taiwan is in a night market. Every night showcase likewise has its own particular acclaimed xiaochi.
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As most of our readers know Tacloban was hit by the largest Typhoon to have ever to be recorded,and The Rebuilding of Tacloban City Philippines will take time. The damage was significant and widespread with numerous buildings destroyed by the very large and surprising storm surge. As with most large disasters people need time to grieve and to become adjusted to the new norm. Tacloban, and the surrounding towns is no different; but the life and the heart of the city is now showing signs of re-birth. While driving around you can now see a return to everyday life. Buildings downtown are opening for business, and one can now even get an espresso in the one and only coffee cafe available. Chicken restaurant chains have opened every location that was repairable, and the Robinson’s mall is operating. Now this does not mean that these businesses are operating at full steam and capacity, but they are open for business.
The driving force of this city has always been small business, and strong signals of a rebound are under way. The building sector, and transportation are in full recovery mode with road side stands popping everywhere. Small grocery stores are opening as well, and banks are open and opening accounts. I suspect that an economic boom is under way since there was nowhere to go but up. Local Filipino businesses should reconise what is happening soon, and a recovery with real financial backbone should rise to the surface. With death and large destruction so wide spread; the emotional impact upon ones psychological health needs to be fully understood. My family and I where glad we could help bring some additional joy, and the understanding that hope is real, and tangimable within the reach of everyone involved. As time marches on we expect the city to continue it’s economic rebound until it reaches the maximum one would expect in this region of the world.