"Diane, please turn on the electric fan, ang init eh!" - photo by Carina Altomonte

Nice to know:

There are 15 of these humongous 70-meter tall fans collectively and affectionately called a “wind farm”.

It’s a brilliant idea to take advantage of the strong winds blowing straight towards the shores of Ilocos Norte.

What they say:

These giant fans are so massive that quite honestly, they frighten me. What if the blades fly off?

It’s either malaki talaga yung windmills or maliit lang talaga ako. Or both. Yeah, both! Haha! – Diane Reyes

Even upscale ladies with fancy nail polish enjoy eating kamayan-style.

Nice to know:

Kamayan can mean “shake hands”, but in this case, it is the equivalent of “to eat with your bare (and hopefully, clean) hands”.

Some politicians strategically have their photos taken while they eat with their hands… to show their down-to-earth side.

For those who haven’t tried eating a rice meal this way, practice makes progress. Remember not to put your fingers into your mouth. Just the food, please.

Why it’s in the list:

Some meals are best enjoyed without utensils, especially if shrimps, crabs, fried chicken are served.

Eating with bare hands is a crucial “skill” especially when you forget to bring a spoon or fork during an outdoor trip. I should know.

The hands are the best ‘utensils’ ever. – Diane Reyes