I’ve been living in this tropical paradise for years now and I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world! Well, maybe for decent cell phone service I would. But other than that this place is pretty great. That being said newcomers should be prepared for certain things before deciding whether or not they should…
Here’s Why Foreigners Get Killed in The Philippines
If you are considering moving to The Philippines you already know that it’s cheap and full of beautiful smiling faces. That’s why there are over 220,000 Americans currently living in the country with 650,000 visiting each year. But there’s a dark side to living here that you should also know about. These last few years…
Traveling to The Philippines With Your Cell Phone
If you’re like most people your phone is one of the most important devices that you own. A phone can make the difference between a good or bad experience in The Philippines and that’s why your phone choice is important to avoid expensive mistakes. I’ve had a few phones here and some are definitely better…
American Who Goes by The Name Eddie Buttered Toast Arrested at BI Office in Davao
Jason Eric Keller who went by the alias Eddie Buttered Toast was arrested at the Bureau of Immigration branch office in Davao City as he attempted to extend his tourist visa. Mr. Buttered Toast was wanted in the United States to face charges of child pornography and enticing a minor to engage in sexual activities….
Davis Taxis Banned From Manila Airport After Driver Tries to Scam Aussie Tourists
Jhumil Bule was the taxi driver caught on camera trying to scam two Australian travel bloggers. The crocked cabbie apparently tried to tell the vloggers they needed to pay an extra fee for their luggage. However, being frequent visitors to The Philippines they knew this wasn’t the case and refused to comply with the driver’s…
How to Avoid Expat Burn Out in The Philippines
I’ve been an expat in two different countries for nearly ten years at this point and one thing you can count on in any gathering of expats is the bitter, damaged, disgruntled expat that complains about everything. You know what I’m talking about. The guy that prefaces every sentence with ‘well in America we did…
What is The Filipino American Marriage Success Rate?
A buddy that is looking to date in the Philippines asked me what is the Filipino American marriage success rate? I actually get this question quite a bit from guys that are interested in dating a Filipina. Maybe if you’re reading this you’re wondering the same thing What is The Filipino American Marriage Success Rate?…
Blacklisted in The Philippines-Here’s What You Can Do
As I mentioned in previous articles respect is paramount in The Philippines. As a foreigner, if you disrespect the wrong person you could end up being declared a persona non grata (Latin: unwanted person) and blacklisted by the Bureau of Immigration. This means you are no longer welcome in The Philippines. The worst part of…
