“Mano po” is a gesture showing respect towards the elderly. Growing up in the US, I’ve slowly lost the old customs.. being back in the Philippines brings it all back. Need to re-adopt some of them!
Bump to baby on the beaten expat track
Travel: Hauling a 2- and 4-year old through 6 countries in 8 weeks
Maternity package rates at Bumrungrad (Bangkok) and St Luke’s hospital (Manila)
Filipino food: Buko Pandan
Filipino food: Sago at gulaman
Having a baby in Manila vs. Having a baby in Bangkok (for expatriates)
Those little feet pitter-pattering about rule our lives lately. But on the occasional free moment I get to tap out scatterbrained bursts of consciousness about raising toddlers in Cambodia, traveling with them and working abroad. These posts are my personal updates to friends and family. But since you’re here, have a look around. Thanks for stopping by…
The Turks do (or did — I’m remembering this from my childhood) something very similar, except they kiss the back of the hand first and then touch it to their forehead.