A Filipino in Singapore | Blogging since 2013

Month: June 2017

New Episode! HK Dragon Boat Carnival

Posted on June 22, 2017June 22, 2017 by George PutongPosted in Bekpackr Episodics, Video, Vlog SeriesTagged dragonboat, dragonboating, Hong Kong, hong kong dragon boat carnival, video blog, vlog.

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Hi, my name is George.

A few years ago, my family and I flew to Singapore for holiday. Instantly, I fell in love with the airport and the cleanliness of the city. I knew I wanted to make the city my home. Sixteen years later, I'm living my Singapore dream. I moved here to further my career as a producer for television. I’ve worn multiple hats on this incredible journey: producer, editor, content marketer, dragon boat paddler, boyfriend, activist, podcast host, and many more.

This is my personal blog where I write about my life in Singapore. All views expressed here are my own. If you would like to reach out regarding my career as a media professional, let's connect on LinkedIn.

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A podcast about people who are finding their ‘place’ away from home. You can listen and follow via Spotify.

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Two Filipinos in New York - Episode 3
Is there a formula to be considered a local in New York City? From participating in the BLM protests to debunking the stereotype of rude New Yorkers, I speak with Alyssa Bautista and Eugene Santos ⁠— two Filipinos who have fallen in love with the no-nonsense charm of "the city".
I Don't Want To Be Local - Episode 2
There's a difference between integrating and assimilating. I speak with Ulrike Klemm, a German in Hong Kong, about how she's discovered more of her identity while living overseas.
Multicultural Singapore - Episode 1
From tolerance to acceptance, what does being local mean in one of the world’s most developed multicultural cities? In the first episode, I speak with Greg Varghese from Singapore.

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bek for beki (gay slang for “gay”) and packr or packer (short for “backpacker”). Although I’ve been blogging since 2002, this version of my blog started one week after I came out to my family in 2013.

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