Adapting to Filipino culture when retiring in the Philippines may sound easy but its a lot easier said than done. For a start there are issues that arise that have nothing to do with culture but culture is often used as an excuse rather than actually having anything to do with what happened that...
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How Much Does It Cost To Live In The Philippines?
If your asking how much does it cost to live in the Philippines you really need to start looking at your cost of living currently in your location not...
Expat Disputes That Run Forever And Full Of Lies.
There are certain people within the expat community that have a habit of playing the blame game with other expats and generally in a tit for tat fashion. Some...
Retirement In The Philippines A Good Idea?
Several years in to life in the Philippines I can see why so many people retire here but at the same time is it a good idea? From a...
Age Difference A Real Problem Or Never Noticed?
When I first came to the Philippines I came with a bit of a naive mind that as a guy in my older years that a younger woman would...
Where To Retire In The Philippines.
Its a question that is often asked but often people don’t look at their current or future situation to make sure they make the right situation. For example a...
Retired But Working In The Philippines
I met my husband whilst we were both working in Saudi Arabia. I hadn’t thought about what we would do when we eventually stopped work and came to the...
Retiring Gracefully In The Philippines.
I came here in the Philippines for early retirement and a peaceful life what I have found though is often there are con artists and scheme makers amongst us...
Worries Of Inflation
Cooking on gas may soon become a saying only with the prices continuing to rise. Prices have shot up from around P850 a tank to now over P1,000 which...
Getting Good Food In The Philippines
If your used to microwave meals and tinned food you may struggle with a lot of the local dishes. At the same time searching around different stores you can...
Live In The Philippines Forum
There are questions people want to ask as well as wanting to make new friends. I know I have received messages from a group that doesn’t get much...
Finding A Job In The Philippines As A Foreigner
Finding a job in the Philippines Its not as easy as people often think it is but I have seen how many do it. The problem is there...
Moving To The Philippines When You Arrive You Know Everything, A few Years In You Realise You Still Know Nothing
Been here a fair old time and to be honest upon arrival it was all shiny and new but quickly became obvious living the “high life” was part of...
Housing Market Myths In The Philippines
You can easily get caught up in the positive hype of house and condo sales reps that line the shopping malls and internet. But the fact is the housing...
Old Body Young Mind Living In The Philippines
I am certainly no spring chicken, I may not be able to limbo but I can still dance, swim and generally living a full life. So why is it...
Why Is There No Philippines Forum Or Blog Geared Towards Foreign Women Or Retiring Filipino Women?
I am tired of hearing about old guys chasing young skirt arriving in the Philippines to use and abuse all that is under 30. I came here with my...
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