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Part 3 – Q&A.. Answering Questions About the Philippines

January 31, 2018 Reekay ASK HENRY, Overseas Culture

Welcome to Part 3 in a series of videos where I answer questions posed by you on a variety of issues about the Philippines.  More parts

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REP020 Long Distance Relationships – Best Way to Begin

January 2, 2018 Reekay Podcast

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Travel, Living Simply and Walking in Bliss

November 10, 2017 Reekay My Story, Overseas Culture

I’ve mentioned in passing that since I was born, my entire life has been a nomadic one. My father was first enlisted four years in

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Getting Re-Married in the Philippines.. What You Need To Know

March 1, 2017 Reekay Legal Things To Know, Overseas Culture, Preparing To Travel

So.. let’s say your plan is to come to the Philippines, get to know some lovely ladies and choose the best one to be your

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REP_019 Living Together & Breaking Up; Things To Consider

February 21, 2017 Reekay Podcast

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REP_018 The Marriage Talk

February 14, 2017 Reekay Podcast

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Finding Your Own Path

December 9, 2016 Reekay My Story, Overseas Culture

[originally posted Dec. 11, 2013]  –  When I first left my home-country to move to the Philippines, it was all very exciting but there was

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Christmas, The Philippines & Family

November 28, 2016 Reekay My Story, Overseas Culture, Preparing To Travel

It’s seven in the morning right now. But thanks to some jet-lag I’ve been wide awake since three o’clock.  I’m sitting in my comfortable robe

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REP_015 How Being A Long-Term Expat Changes You

October 29, 2016 Reekay Podcast

This podcast is brought to you by www.phsurvivalguide.com*** Returning To The USA The First Time

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REP_014 Is SE Asia Still Good for Vacation & Retirement?

October 16, 2016 Reekay Podcast

This podcast is brought to you by www.phsurvivalguide.com *** Music by Jason Shaw Related link: Southeast Asia News For Expats

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REP_013 Responsible Charity When Living Abroad

September 29, 2016 Reekay Podcast

This podcast is brought to you by www.phsurvivalguide.com*** (Music by Jason Shaw)

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REP_012 Relationships in the Philippines; My Experiences

September 7, 2016 Reekay Podcast

This podcast is brought to you by www.phsurvivalguide.com(music by Jason Shaw)

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So What’s The Big Deal About Filipinas?

August 18, 2016 Reekay Out & About Town, Overseas Culture

I suppose no other issue strikes closer to one’s personal life when adjusting to another culture like that of inter-personal relationships; ie – meeting women

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REP_009 Reasons to Get Married or Stay Single as an Expat

August 5, 2016 Reekay Podcast

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[Diary] – Feb, 2014; (Finally) Returning to Bohol, Philippines!

February 27, 2014 Reekay ONLINE DIARY - Random Thoughts

February – 2014  This is one page per month devoted to the more personal experiences related to my life in the Philippines.  I’ll toss in some

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Give Me The Simple Life

February 5, 2014 Reekay My Story

Just like being in a relationship, things go much better when your needs are being met. I think the same applies to starting a new

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Finding Your Bliss in the Philippines

February 4, 2014 Reekay Preparing To Travel

I have mentioned before that, while I’m no Buddhist… I am a minimalist. My comfort level can handle not going to Starbucks every morning or

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Making Friends in the Philippines

February 2, 2014 Reekay Overseas Culture

It’s been said, “You can never have too many friends.” Hmm, I’m not so sure of this. Years ago I was speaking with a co-worker

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Time in the Philippines; More or Less

February 1, 2014 Reekay My Story

Back in 2005 I was working my 20th year as a plastics engineering tech for a major company. I was getting good pay, fantastic benefits,

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Letting Sleeping Dogs Lie

January 31, 2014 Reekay Overseas Culture

My girlfriend, a Filipina, will hear me use American phrases every so often that I just keep presuming everyone has heard. They are common phrases

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[Diary] – Jan, 2014; Heartbreak, Hope and Bargirl Music

January 30, 2014 Reekay ONLINE DIARY - Random Thoughts

Jan – 2014  This is one page per month devoted to the more personal experiences related to my life in the Philippines.  I’ll toss in some

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Now Exiting ‘The Comfort Zone’

January 30, 2014 Reekay Overseas Culture

I was thinking about it the other night, as I relaxed out on my patio enjoying the latest lightning storm.. how there are two things

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But I Don’t Want To Wear Pants

January 30, 2014 Reekay Overseas Culture, Videos

Two weeks ago I had to make my first appearance at the BI (Bureau of Immigration) over in Cebu. I live on Mactan, just across

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My First Massage in the Philippines

January 29, 2014 Reekay Overseas Culture

Believe it or not, in my 49 years I had not until recently ever had a real massage. Ever. Even as far back as high

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a bittersweet experience

[Diary] – Dec, 2013; Bittersweet Holidays & Homesick

December 27, 2013 Reekay ONLINE DIARY - Random Thoughts, Overseas Culture

December – 2013  This is one page per month devoted to the more personal experiences related to my life in the Philippines.  I’ll toss in some

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A Stranger in a Familiar Land

November 24, 2013 Reekay My Story, Overseas Culture

As I mentioned in a previous post, I am in California for the holidays at the end of 2013.  I’ve spent the previous 16 months

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[Diary] – Sept-Nov, 2013; Two Crazy Months

November 20, 2013 Reekay ONLINE DIARY - Random Thoughts, Overseas Culture

Sept thru November – 2013  This is one page per month devoted to the more personal experiences related to my life in the Philippines.  I’ll toss

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Love In The Philippines, “What’s It All About, Reekay?”

September 7, 2013 Reekay My Story, Overseas Culture

Back when I was a kid of eight years old, it was 1971.  I lived a pretty sheltered life and had no clue what sex

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[Diary] – August, 2013; Staying Busy, Big Changes & Loving Life

September 2, 2013 Reekay ONLINE DIARY - Random Thoughts, Overseas Culture

Month of AUGUST – 2013  This is one page per month devoted to the more personal experiences related to my life in the Philippines.  I’ll toss

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Learning To Ride a Scooter in the Philippines

August 13, 2013 Reekay My Story, Out & About Town, Overseas Culture, Preparing To Travel

Well, to begin with I’ve never ridden a motorcycle growing up.  So learning to ride a scooter in the Philippines was an altogether new experience

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