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  1. The Name Game

    Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 19 September 2010

    In the Philippines, the name game is always fun. We’ve heard quite a few doozies here, some of which have really left us scratching our heads. Filipinos love double names, such as Jayjay, Jojo, and Monmon. Even less flattering double names like Dodo seem to go over well here. Names which sound like bells are [...]

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  2. Another Kind of Overnight Ferry

    Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 28 August 2010

    When we realized out best option to travel from Iloilo to Cebu City was a 14-hour overnight ferry, I cringed. As you might remember, our last ferry trip here left a lot to be desired. It turns out that there is an entirely different ferry experience to be had in the Philippines. Cokaliong Shipping Lines [...]

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