Book Melancholy of the Tongue Genevieve Asenjo

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Genevieve Asenjo’s The Melancholy of the Tongue

In her masterful debut, The Melancholy of the Tongue (Fidessa Literary), Genevieve Asenjo stitches together a narrative set against the vibrant yet complex backdrop of Antique, Philippines. The novel follows its protagonist,…

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From Valentine´s Day Kilig to V-Day Calm

As we celebrate Heart´s Day today, we ask several Pinoy expats on their thoughts on Valentine´s day. Have  they  preserved the “extra” warmth of Pinoy romance while integrating into the more subdued,…

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How I made €7,000 one summer working in Ibiza

More than a decade ago, I worked in a fancy restaurant in the district of Huertas in Madrid. You know those places that use humungous plates for puny little meals and ridiculous…

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Changing the culture of senior care in the USA

A Filipino caregiver makes it his mission to change the way America takes care of its elderly. Raymond Villaroman beams as he tells me about Lea, one of his patients who is…

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Book Melancholy of the Tongue Genevieve Asenjo

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