What It’s Like Living in Manila? If you’re reading this article, there’s a good chance you’re thinking about visiting or moving to Manila, Philippines. That’s great! I wrote this balanced article about the pros and cons to help you make an informed decision on whether or not Manila is the right place for you. Pro: […]
I often get asked interesting questions about The Philippines ‘ capital city of Manila. The National Capital Region (NCR) is the economic hub of The Philippines and the world’s most densely populated region with nearly 43,000 people per square kilometer. Just to put that into perspective the second-most densely populated city of Mumbai India only […]
Is Manila Worth Visiting? In general, Manila is only worth visiting if your goal is to meet and get to know the Filipino people. Manila doesn’t have one of the 7 new natural wonders of the world, such as the Underground River in Palawan. Nor does it have the historical grand structures like the Grand […]
When I first came here, some misconceptions about The Philippines were proven wrong pretty quickly. But, on the other hand, some of them are surprising and widely spread. Therefore, this article will clarify some common misconceptions about The Philippines that many foreigners (like me) may have had in the past. The Most Common Misconceptions that […]
When I first began dating women in The Philippines, I was a bit nervous at first. I’d heard many horror stories, but I also had friends that were very happy being married to Filipinas. While everyone is different, people of a certain culture do tend to have common characteristics, and these are some traits I’ve […]
In this article, you’ll get a comprehensive understanding of how to live in the Philippines as a foreign retiree. The Philippines is a Haven for Retirement Most Southeast Asian countries have a tropical paradise feel. This is the ultimate destination for those who want to get out of cold climates. I mean, who wouldn’t be […]
I couldn’t be happier to write this article! Most other Philippines dating advice blogs just contain the writer’s opinion with anecdotes. In this article, I present actual data from the largest survey of western men in mixed marriages to Filipinas. I asked over 300 men who are married to Filipinas from The Philippines how they […]