| Though it hasn't been one year since Dutch expat Jan moved to the Philippines, he's no stranger to Filipinos and Filipino culture, being married to a Filipina for more than 20 years and having visited the Philippines several times before moving there. Here he shares with us some of his insights on the good and not-so-good aspects of living in the Philippines, his plans for his Internet business, and his advice for other people who are considering moving to the Philippines. |
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Dutch expat retiring in the Philippines
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American Expat living in Davao, Philippines
| New Yorker Bruce left the United States to live in Davao City in the Philippines more than a year ago, for reasons he cites in his interview. This American expat also talks about what life is like in Davao for him and his family, the adjustments he has had to make, and his upcoming business plans there. |
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Two Sailors - A Repatriate and Her Norwegian Partner - Sail to Samal Island, Davao, Philippines
| There are times when the land of her birth feels like it's a foreign country for Ellen, who lived in Canada for 30 years before moving back to the Philippines. Here she and her Norwegian husband describe their repat-expat life on beautiful Samal Island in Davao, their passion for sailing, and advice for those planning to move to the Philippines. |
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An American Expat's Life in Mindanao
| American expat Jake is entering semi-retirement in a land halfway across the world from home, and it's an adventure he's enjoying so far. He now lives with his fiancée in General Santos City, Mindanao, the Philippines, where he's learning the local language, adapting to the local culture, and having fun on the beach with his family. |
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An Australian living in the Philippines with my GF in Batangas and Manila
| Australian expat Andrew divides his time between two areas in the Philippines, where he lives with his girlfriend. Learn what he likes and dislikes about living in this Asian country, his future plans, and the tips he has for expats-to-be who may be considering moving to the Philippines. |
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Living As a Retired Expatriate in the Philippines
American expat Rick is satisfied with the decision he and his wife made to spend their retirement years in the Philippines, a country where he feels very much at home. Here he shares some aspects of his expatriate life in Metro Manila, where they have "a good thing going," because of factors such as the lack of a language barrier and the reasonable cost of living. |
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Life in the Philippines: UK Expat Matt in Cebu
Born in Scotland, Matt now divides his time between the UK and his home in the Philippines. Here he describes his expat life in Cebu with his wife and daughter, and their business plans. He also shares some of his thoughts on things like finding a place to live and the advantages of learning the local language. |
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Cano Abroad: An American Expat Loving Life in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
| "Kano" or "Cano" is Filipino slang for "American," and this American expat who calls himself CDOCano tells us a bit about his life as a foreigner in Cagayan de Oro in the Southern Philippines. He shares some of his thoughts on learning the language, why he loves living in the Philippines, and his philosophy of living in reasonable comfort - not extravagantly. |
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Texas Mom in the Philippines
| Though it wasn't Amberly's idea to move to the Philippines from the United States, she has no regrets. Her husband's job brought the whole family to Manila, where they're having an interesting time learning about a new culture. Amberly describes what she loves about living in the Philippines, the things she dislikes, and some of their immediate plans. |
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Loving & Living In Cebu, Philippines
| After ten years of living in the Philippines, Puerto Rican expat Carlos doesn't have any regrets. Cebu City is his home now, and he shares some of the things he appreciates about living there. |
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