We interview Cate, an accountant in Australia, about her heartbreaking struggle of trying to have a baby. She talks about her endometriosis and multiple cycles of in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Show Notes:

Why Michelle Obama’s revelation that she had a miscarriage and did IVF matters

We talk about possible side hustles that you can do to supplement your income. We also discuss how Filipinos are very entrepreneurial and the culture shock that came from moving abroad and discovering it wasn't the norm there.

Show Notes:

44 Profitable Side Hustle Ideas to Make Extra Money

Rey explains what inflation is for the average Juan, and includes discussion on the heavily memed phenomenon of the huge increase in price of onions in the Philippines. 

We review the Philippine national symbols and think about what we would choose to update them to be more representative of Filipinos in the modern times.

We learn about Chinese New Year history and traditions in China, Philippines, and other places.

Show Notes:

Chinese New Year Wikipedia

How The Philippines Celebrates Lunar New Year

We talk about our favorite travel destinations within the Philippines and around the world. We also share our most disappointing experiences and funniest bloopers. Finally, we discuss why we love to travel.

Listen to Dee’s other travel bloopers on:

• Ep 86: Pinoy Travel Problems

Read about Dee’s travels on http://adeecodedlife.com/travelogues

We talk about our personal highlights of 2022 which include big milestones. In relation to these, we end up sharing life and career advice including how to stay young and how to be Sir Chief.

Other Banana Q podcast episodes mentioned:

• Ep 97: Buying vs Renting a Home

We give tips on how to give thoughtful gifts for Christmas and other occasions, and give examples of good presents that we gave or received.

Show Notes:

How to Give Thoughtful Gifts (Plus 10 Thoughtful Gift Ideas)

We discuss common toxic misconceptions that people have about Filipinas who date foreigners (usually Westerners) with the aid of Kach Umandap's article on her blog.

Show Notes:

Truth and Lies About Filipinas Dating Foreigners

Rey finally gets to visit the home country and be a balikbayan again after 3 years, and talks about changes he noticed in post-Pandemic Philippines.