My Pinoy Life in Edmonton, Canada: As of 2013, there are more than 39,000 Filipinos in Edmonton. Filipinos are respected in Canada as we are hardworking, reliable and sincere people.

Sydney is a melting pot of people of a diverse cultural and demographic background, as the city remains as one of the top choices where immigrants choose to live and work. Hence, it was not surprising to see Pinoys and other Asians around the city.

Adelaide is located in the state of South Australia with a land base of around about 100,000 sq kilometres, with a population of roughly 2 million. First time visitors think of Adelaide as a fairly quiet and provincial setting with all the amenities of a metropolis.

The region of Alpes de Haute Provence is famous for the valley of Ubaye, the Route de Grande Alpes which a lot of cyclist, rallyist and motorist pass by to go to Nice, Cannes and Monaco. We are on the border of Italy and our place is a famous route for the Tour de France. Provence has museums, shops that sell artisanale and regional products.

Astana’s picturesque scenery isn’t the first thing to come to mind when looking for Filipinos! Find out more about the capital of Kazakhstan as Merle Hacildo talks about her life there. #illustradomagazine #taasnoofilipino

Pinoys are scattered throughout the world living different lifestyles and adopting various cultures. In this issue, private security specialist Ferdinand Acosta, shares his experiences in living in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania – a country known for the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro and the ruggedly beautiful Serengeti.