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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Tag: Philippines
REP_019 Living Together & Breaking Up; Things To Consider
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REP_018 The Marriage Talk
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The Process of a Love Scam
I normally don’t like to focus on the issue of ‘scammers’ in the Philippines because, on a percentage basis, the bad seeds make up a relatively small
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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
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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_013 Responsible Charity When Living Abroad
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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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REP_009 Reasons to Get Married or Stay Single as an Expat
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REP_008 Too Little or Too Much Money in the Philippines
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REP_007 Minimalism in the Philippines
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I Can’t Complain (But Sometimes I Still Do)
Back in the late 70’s I was finishing up high school and enjoying various bands on vinyl such as Supertramp, STYX, Fleetwood Mac, Tears for
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REP_006 Sexpats & Golddiggers
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My Experience as a Vlogger on Youtube
Perhaps you’ve considered the idea of starting a Youtube channel. Or perhaps you’re just curious what goes on behind the scenes once a person becomes
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Trolls: The Nutty Peanut Gallery
Over the last three years I’ve had the great pleasure of meeting with several hundred of the viewers of my Youtube channel. Many times it
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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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Making Friends in the Philippines
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
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
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
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’
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
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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