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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Dodging Expat Drama
When I was living in California the many years before relocating to the Philippines, I didn’t have to deal with drama much. Even my last
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Expat Life: Visiting ‘Home’
It’s mid-December and for the third year in a row I am in California to visit my family for the holidays. I arrived just before
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Finding Your Own Path
[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
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
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?
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_012 Relationships in the Philippines; My Experiences
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So What’s The Big Deal About Filipinas?
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_010 Lessons Learned Late in Life
This podcast is brought to you by www.phsurvivalguide.comRelated Article: “Life is Too Short and Too Grand”(music by Jason Shaw)
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[Diary] – Feb, 2014; (Finally) Returning to Bohol, Philippines!
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
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
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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[Diary] – Jan, 2014; Heartbreak, Hope and Bargirl Music
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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Love In The Philippines, “What’s It All About, Reekay?”
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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Learning To Ride a Scooter in the Philippines
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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When The Music’s Over..
“When the music’s over.. turn out the lights.” — Jim Morrison Well, it’s with a heavy heart that I write this particular article. Two weeks
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But.. She Seemed So Nice
“The events you’re about to read are true, only the names of have been changed..”, kinda reminds me of something you might hear from the
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Top 10 Ways To Know You Are Dating A Filipina
You might be dating a Filipina if..
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[Ask Henry] – Running A Business in the Philippines
Question 1: “My Filipina wife and I love your stories … we live north of Seattle… anyway I was interested in your previous piggery and now your
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[Diary] – July, 2013; 1 Year Here, Loving It!
Month of JULY – 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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[Ask Henry] – Having An Online Business While Living in the Philippines
Question: “My question is about the legality of online retail businesses in the Philippines. Is it legal for me, as a retired expat living in the
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[Ask Henry] – What Motivated You To Move To The Philippines?
Question: “Hi Henry. Just thought I would shoot you a quick line to let you know that I stumbled upon your website the other day and
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Relationships In The Philippines: Part 3
Part 3: AGE DIFFERENCES IN PHILIPPINE RELATIONSHIPS In the first segment we covered ‘Marriage In the Philippines’ and in the second article the subject of
Read moreCost of Living in the Philippines
I’ve been asked at least half a dozen times regarding the cost of living in the Philippines and wanted to wait until I could really
Read moreThe New Philippines Extended Visa, Deal or No-Deal?
About a week ago I got a link from a reader, Roxas Ron, about the new extended 6-month Visa the Philippines just rolled out this
Read moreWho Do You Trust? – Scams In The Philippines
In a recent article I briefly talked about running into people who pretend to befriend you in order to make you their own personal ATM
Read more[Diary] – June, 2013; Catsby, Drinking, Hubal-Hubal & Ghosts in the Forest
Month of JUNE- 2013 This is one page per month devoted to the more personal experiences related to my life in the Philippines. I’ll toss in
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[Ask Henry] – Finding A Good Filipina Wife
Today’s question from a reader hits on the issue of finding a good Filipina for a wife. What is the best approach? Where to look?
Read more[Photos] – The Tambis Solution & Kids in the Philippines
Kids in the Philippines. Well, when you get right down to it kids are pretty much the same everywhere. Playing all day and getting into
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