I find your lack of meat disturbing..

Besides that your boyfriend is right, to a certain point. Filipino food is in many cases awful and the tendency to sweeten everything is gut wrenching at best.. but, and there is a big but, if you get past the greasy fastfood culture, the sugar abuse and the lack of a national identity in the kitchen, then there is a wealth of incredibly delicious dishes. Hidden in street kitchens in the darkest alleys and in the rising trend to refine the filipino kitchen through fusion and gourmet restaurants, there is definitely some treats for even the pickiest visitor :)

You'll love snow, it's cold but awesome.. enjoy Equador, happy New Year