A Toast to My 7 Links with Maroon Five, Lady Antebellum & More

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"Celebrate!"

Guess what? It's my 6th month of sharing trips, twists, and turns in the Philippines and beyond. While thinking about a good post to share to mark this milestone, Paul Corbett of MyPostCardFrom  nominated me to the 7 Links Project. I thought it was a good idea to connect with other bloggers and a great opportunity to share my posts that were successful, controversial, and helpful, among others. 

Tips on Talking to the Locals (Updated 5/2/11)

How do you break the ice when talking to locals? 

Everyone says that when you travel to another country, you have to "Do what the locals do." But how is that possible when you find it difficult to talk to them?  Aside from knowing a few basic phrases in the local language, Lonely Planet shared other tips that can help break the ice when you are in another country.

How about when traveling to the Philippines? Do the same tips work?