Everyone talks about what are the best things to do in The Philippines. “Go to Boracay”, “See the girls in Angeles City”, “Don’t be arrogant” etc etc. For this article, I will do something different. I want to talk about some of the things not to do in The Philippines. Whether you are planning to […]
If you’re an expat or a foreigner moving to The Philippines it’s highly likely you’ll be renting your domicile. That’s why it’s of the utmost importance that you know your rights as a tenant. Note: regardless of what the written law states please remember that you’re still in a developing country. As such the enforcement […]
It’s easy to answer questions like ‘How to get an apartment?’ or ‘How to get your visa documents in order?’. But the most burning question many readers have is ‘what is it like living in Manila?’. Obviously the experience will vary depending upon many factors including your own personality. I prefer Makati and Ortigas. I […]
A common question many foreigners ready to come to The Philippines should ask is whether or not they should bother to learn Tagalog or “Filipino”. While it is true almost all Filipinos will have at least a rudimentary understanding of English it’s to your benefit to learn at least some key phrases. What are the […]
I was thinking about all the random questions I had before I came to Manila and figured maybe there are other people who had those same questions so why not just put them all into one article. Manila Meaning Maynilà, the Filipino name for the city, comes from the phrase may-nilà, which translates to “where indigo is found.” […]
Whether you’ve decided to stay here for whole or just stopping by many foreigners want to know how a foreigner can get a driver’s license in The Philippines. This guide will answer most of your questions about driving and getting a license in The Philippines. Should You Drive in The Philippines? In Puerto Princessa Palawan […]
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 […]