Welcome to Part 4 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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One man's journey into paradise.
Welcome to Part 4 in a series of videos where I answer questions posed by you on a variety of issues about the Philippines. More parts
Read moreSo.. 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
Read moreIt’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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Read moreFebruary – 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
Read moreI 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
Read moreIt’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
Read moreBack in 2005 I was working my 20th year as a plastics engineering tech for a major company. I was getting good pay, fantastic benefits,
Read moreI was thinking about it the other night, as I relaxed out on my patio enjoying the latest lightning storm.. how there are two things
Read moreAs 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
Read moreSept 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
Read moreBack when I was a kid of eight years old, it was 1971. I lived a pretty sheltered life and had no clue what sex
Read moreMonth 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
Read moreWell, 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
Read more“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
Read moreMonth 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
Read moreQuestion: “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
Read moreQuestion: “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
Read moreI’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 moreAbout 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 moreIn 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 moreMonth 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
Read moreToday’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 moreKids in the Philippines. Well, when you get right down to it kids are pretty much the same everywhere. Playing all day and getting into
Read moreMonth of MAY- 2013 This is one page per month devoted to the more personal experiences related to my life in the Philippines. I’ll toss in
Read moreAll of these particular photos are from May of 2013 and either in Bohol or Bogo for the most part. I’ve been meaning to upload
Read more“All Foreigners Are Rich, Right?” Whether you’re just here for two weeks or you’ve been here for a year, unless you either speak the local dialect or
Read moreIt was time to check up on the piggy farm so a 2-day leisurely road trip to Bogo made for a nice getaway. Little did
Read moreMost days here in the Philippines things move along pretty smoothly. Maybe once every two months you might have some minor inconvenience in the day.
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