Have you ever wondered how many foreigners are living in the Philippines? For example, how many Chinese, Americans, Brits, Australians, etc. are living in this […]
Tag: living in the Philippines
American Living in Philippines Marks 11-Yr Milestone
I’m a foreigner. A stranger in a strange land. I’ve resided in “paradise” since 2009. Been married to a lovely Filipina for over 20 years. […]
Should Foreigners live in the Philippines?
While the current coronavirus crisis continues, the longest lockdowns on earth still exist in the Philippines. Moreover, a new “anti-terrorism” bill recently signed by President […]
Sensational Soulful Boracay Sunsets
Because I wanted a break from the current coronavirus crisis crisscrossing the globe, I decided to post some pictures from our Boracay vacation in late […]
American Expat’s Rundown on Philippines COVID-19 Crisis
Unless you’re in an Amish community without television, radio or the World Wide Web, you’re probably aware of the current COVID-19 calamity that is sweeping […]
Boracay’s Bombastic Bugle Call for Tourists
Boracay’s tourism is hurting due to the COVID-19 mass hysteria fueled in part by news organizations desperate for higher ratings. My Filipina wife and I […]
If You’re Pregnant in the Philippines, Don’t Eat Rice
“If You’re Pregnant in the Philippines, Don’t Eat Balut” is one of the most popular posts on this website.Consequently, this got me to thinking; something […]
Dirty Kitchens in the Philippines
UPDATE Dirty Kitchens in the Philippines Perhaps I’m becoming more “Filipino.” Because I moved to the Philippines over 10 years ago, I have to wonder […]
Retire to the Philippines on $999 Month
I retired to the Philippines in July 2009. Since August 2009, I’ve been writing about life in “paradise.” While a lot of the cost of […]
Remarkable US Embassy Passport Renewal
Because I’m not fond of the big city, I was happy to avoid a trip to Metro Manila. No offense to you big dogs out […]
Dead Lizard Found in Angelina Whole Wheat Bread
I retired to the Philippines almost ten years ago. Been married to a beautiful Filipina for over 19 years. I’ve settled into a routine of […]
Move to the Philippines from USA: 5 Basic Steps
Move to the Philippines from USA: 5 Basic Steps First of all, you need a passport to travel out of the United States. But you […]
Philippines: Loads of Laws & Insufficient Enforcement
Al S. Vitangcol 3rd over at the Manila Times wrote an interesting editorial a few weeks ago. Above all, Mr. Vitangcol was astonishingly correct on a […]
Philippine Immigration Bureau Warns Against Online Love Scams
Tina Turner asked this question years ago: “What’s love got to do with it?” Because online scammers are at it again in Cebu, the Philippine […]