Philippines and Russia versus Austria

Introduction to "Philippines and Russia versus Austria"

In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander and Garry compare their hometown to the places they originally come from. In Garry's case, being Russian but having the Austrian citizenship, he compares both countries based on his experiences and preferences. The same with Alexander, being half Filipino - half Austrian, he also compares the countries based on the same criteria.

Podcast Episode Summary

How long would it take you to travel the Philippines Banaue Rice TerracesNature between Austria and Philippines Nature in Russia  Trans-Siberian RailwayManila Bay looks like Miami Beach Mayon Volcano Filipino HospitalityFilipino Feasts - Kamayan, LechonEating out in PH, RU and AUTFilipinos are ranked #8 in the world and #1 in Asia for the friendliest and most hospitable peopleStreet-foodHuge Shopping Mall Culture in Asia and Russia2 of the biggest shopping malls in the world are located in the Philippines Philippines caters more towards expats than Austria doesAustria has the benefit of a proper working infrastructureNightlife in Moscow 

Quotables

Alexander - "...people want to get out of poverty they want to do something and some tend to get very creative and solve a problem..."
Garry - "...same with russia, we have a bunch of topography - we have desert, we have tropical, we have temperate forest..."


Recommended Resources

https://www.buzzsprout.com/812324/episodes/4317605-our-train-travel-experienceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banaue_Rice_Terraceshttps://mb.com.ph/2020/09/23/mayor-isko-manila-bay-white-sand-project-to-boost-tourism-business-in-manila/