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
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?
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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