The word paalam in Filipino has two meanings: to ask permission or to say good-bye. The original definition is to ask permission (mag paalam), and
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Hidden Treasures of Berlin: Le Orchid
I decided once and for all that it was high time to bring in more exotic plants into my abode, and be true to my
When Wearing Green Is Not Always A Froggy Good Idea
My favourite colour is blue, but looking around my home, there is clear evidence of the contrary. The strong presence of a vast frog collection
Bridges of Berlin: Rosa-Luxemburg-Steg
Or as the proper title should be: Lichtensteinbrücke Re-discovered, since I already wrote about this particular bridge. Berlin is one of the few metropolitan cities
The Unkindness of Strangers
I travelled from Höxter back to Berlin on Saturday, taking the bus from Hannover onwards. It was more difficult than I anticipated, having to navigate
The Cat and The Plumber (Part II)
The story continues: The washing machine master technician returned with the spare part and got right to work. I beat him home by five minutes
