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 […]
While The Philippines is a relatively safe place for expats that doesn’t mean you’re invincible while you’re here. There are a few things you as an expat can do that could land you in hot water or worse. Here’s What Not to do As an Expat in The Philippines It’s important that you conduct yourself […]
After spending 6 months here I decided that I wanted The Philippines to be my permanent home. Then I discovered that while it’s super easy to get here as a tourist obtaining permanent residency is easy/hard. There are a few ways to gain permanent residency in The Philippines. Keep extending your tourist visa Marry a […]
Good news for foreign entrepreneurs in The Philippines! The list of business types that a foreigner may own has been expanded! As of 2018 here are the business types that foreigners may own a 100% stake in The Philippines. Businesses That a Foreigner May Own a 100% Stake in The Philippines The five investment areas […]
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. That’s why your phone choice is important to avoid expensive mistakes. I’ve had a few phones here and some are definitely better than […]
Whenever I fly anywhere in Asia I use kiwi.com! Seriously, I am a major bargain hunter and kiwi.com has always delivered cheap flights in Asia. From my experience they offer the cheapest flights in Asia. This is my kiwi.com review. Before I show you how I get such cheap flights I wanted you guys to […]