Monthly Archives: May 2014

Manila International Schools: part II

Continuing to explore international schools in Manila, I have met some truly inspiring educators in surprising corners of Manila… The Australian International School (AIS) ‘Like a seed, in every child lies the promise of a fruitful tomorrow’ ~ E.P. Esteban, … Continue reading

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Mad About Malls

Bill Bryson once wrote “Where once we created civilizations, now we create shopping malls.” Nowhere is this more apparent than in Metro Manila, where new shopping malls seem to pop up daily, and like the Once-ler they ‘are figuring on … Continue reading

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Manila Interational Schools: part I

As the expatriate community in Metro Manila continues to expand, many of the better known International Schools are bursting at the seams, waiting lists are growing longer and parents are struggling to find places for their children. So I have … Continue reading

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Indonesian Dining

So there we were in Jakarta, hot, hoarse and exhausted after hours of cheering for the Athletics teams at the International School, in desperate need of sustenance and somewhere to celebrate our host’s birthday. Where else would we go but to … Continue reading

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