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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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_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_006 Sexpats & Golddiggers
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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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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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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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A Stranger in a Familiar Land
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
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?”
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
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
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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[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
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
Read more[Diary] – May, 2013; Time Flying, Pretty Women & Turkey-Lurkey
Month 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 more[Photos] – Random Places Gallery #2
All 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 moreJTOL – All Foreigners Are Rich, Right?
“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 more[Video] – Virgin Mary Shrine Near Bogo, Cebu
It 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 moreGetting Mugged In The Philippines
Most days here in the Philippines things move along pretty smoothly. Maybe once every two months you might have some minor inconvenience in the day.
Read more[Video] – Some Unexpected Eye Candy
So there I was.. just minding my own business at theICM mall in Tagbilaran, Bohol.. I’d been doing about the most mundane thing you could
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