Why the Philippines is so much better than Thailand

Beautiful tropical beach with palm trees and white sand in the Philippines.

I lived in Thailand for almost three years and in the Philippines for more than ten. Here is my take on both countries. My wife and I now offer tours in the Philippines, such as our flagship multiday private boat trip between El Nido and Coron. Feel free to write to us if you’d like … Read more

Rummy 600 (500) card game rules

People playing poker and enjoying a casino night with chips and cards.

I’ve played a lot of different card games over my lifetime, such as President/Asshole, Rummy 500, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage and Yuker, but I find that our self-invented and adapted card game of Rummy 600 is the most fun. And practical, because you can play with any number of people. In case you don’t know the … Read more