Category Archives: Life in the Philippines

EXPAT PRETENDERS
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EXPAT PRETENDERS

Who is Real, and who is just an Expat Pretender with skeletons in their closet? This is the first and only time I have lived outside my home country of Canada, so I am not sure whether this is a situation that is typical of the Philippines or rather a broader one where ever there […]

PHILIPPINES ADVENTURE
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PHILIPPINES ADVENTURE

My Philippines Adventure Continues Initiated in the unique experiences of public transportation in the Philippines Initially on our Philippines adventure, we got around in a cab. They are plentiful in the city as are Jeepneys and pedi-cabs. To anyone whoever complains about drivers in any North American cities I will ask, “You have never been […]

Philippines for a Holiday, a Hideaway or a Home
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Philippines for a Holiday, a Hideaway or a Home

People come to the Philippines for various reasons and there’s no surprise the vast majority of those visiting are male. Some for a few weeks on holiday, some for a few months and some people like myself have made it their home. Whatever your intended length of stay, here are a few pointers that can […]

MOTORCYCLES IN THE PHILIPPINES
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MOTORCYCLES IN THE PHILIPPINES

Motorcycles in The Philippines Not What a North American is Used To Motorcycles in the Philippines are part of everyday life for the majority of both Filipinos and Foreign Expats. They are everywhere and take many different forms. You have the automatic scooters which are light and uncomplicated to drive, street-trail hybrids such as the […]

ON TO THE PHILIPPINES
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ON TO THE PHILIPPINES

On to The Philippines (Cebu)  The Adventure Continues The next stage of my adventures as I move on to the Philippines. The flight from Hong Kong to Cebu was about 2.5 hours and seemed over in no time compared with that 14 ½ hours from Vancouver. Heck, I didn’t even get to watch the whole […]

A NEW LIFE IN THE PHILIPPINES
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A NEW LIFE IN THE PHILIPPINES

A NEW LIFE IN THE PHILIPPINES What awaits you could be beyond your wildest dreams! You know, the one thought that comes to mind often is how possible it is to start a complete NEW LIFE IN THE PHILIPPINES! This place literally GIVES you opportunity after opportunity to create and live a new version of […]

LUCKY LIVING IN THE PHILIPPINES
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LUCKY LIVING IN THE PHILIPPINES

Why I am Lucky ! Several years ago I made a huge decision that would turn my life upside down forever change the world I live in. I pulled out all roots to the country and life I had lived in for over 5 decades and made a move to the Philippines. After living here […]

ENGLISH IN THE PHILIPPINES
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ENGLISH IN THE PHILIPPINES

English in the Philippines English Speaking Expats do not feel the Isolation here that they would in Other Asian Countries That most locals can speak or understand some English in the Philippines is probably the second most attractive benefit of moving to this country, besides the chance to have a great relationship with a beautiful […]

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