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Tech Stuff: When Moving to the Philippines

In addition to this travel blog I also maintain a Tech-blog since I’ve been repairing home PCs and operating systems for the last 22 years.  The post Tech Stuff: When Moving to the Philippines appeared...

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What Do You REALLY Want?

What I’m about to share with you comes not only from personal experience but just plain common sense that can be applied to any aspect The post What Do You REALLY Want? appeared first on...

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[Photos] Beautiful Island of Bohol – Philippines

Believe it or not.. despite this being the largest gallery here (so far), it is only a small portion of what Bohol has to offer. The post [Photos] Beautiful Island of Bohol – Philippines appeared first...

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Taking The Last Boat To Cebu

My first few months here in the Philippines I’ve been getting my bearings locally, mostly between Mactan and Cebu which are connected by two bridges.  The post Taking The Last Boat To Cebu appeared...

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Internet: Smart versus Globe in the Philippines

Here in the Philippines there are really 3 major carriers to consider when it comes to getting internet access via a modem adapter.  You can also get The post Internet: Smart versus Globe in the...

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Relationships In The Philippines: Part 1

Part 1:  MARRIAGE IN THE PHILIPPINES Over the last year I’ve spent much time speaking with men online regarding relationships here with Filipina women.  Since The post Relationships In The Philippines:...

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[Ask Henry] – 1 Way Ticket and Visa Requirements, How?

Question:  “Joseph Heupel here..  I was told I must have a round trip airline ticket to enter the philippines and must leave the country and return The post [Ask Henry] – 1 Way Ticket and Visa...

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Even Paradise Requires Flexibility – Bohol Bound, Part 1

Time has been flying!  It’s been about two weeks since I’ve had either the time or energy to even update the site other than some new The post Even Paradise Requires Flexibility – Bohol Bound, Part 1...

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Get Here!.. Then Take Your Time

The way I see it there are two main reasons the Philippines is such a fantastic place to retire early to;  (1)  The Leisurely Lifestyle The post Get Here!.. Then Take Your Time appeared first on...

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Murphy’s Law of Time in the Philippines

I suppose if there’s a Filipino version to Murphy’s Law it goes something like this; “If you are in a hurry.. expect everything to be The post Murphy’s Law of Time in the Philippines appeared first on...

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[Video] – A Tour of My Neighborhood in Bohol

I originally thought, back when I was still on Mactan, that I would simply load up everything on the boat.. get here.. unload and be The post [Video] – A Tour of My Neighborhood in Bohol appeared first...

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[Photos] Switching Islands – Bohol Bound, Part 2

(Part 2 of ‘Bohol Bound’, Part 1) Believe it or not, it was a much simpler process getting myself and my stuff to the Philippines The post [Photos] Switching Islands – Bohol Bound, Part 2 appeared...

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Where is ‘Home’ For the ExPat?

I was recently reading an article talking about the ‘dark side’ of being an expat.  In that article it focused on the sentiments primarily of The post Where is ‘Home’ For the ExPat? appeared first on...

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Dating Young Filipinas: The May-December Relationship

Today I’m going to tackle a subject here that is intrinsic to a meeting of cultures here in the Philippines.  And that subject is the The post Dating Young Filipinas: The May-December Relationship...

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Getting Mugged In The Philippines

Most days here in the Philippines things move along pretty smoothly.  Maybe once every two months you might have some minor inconvenience in the day. The post Getting Mugged In The Philippines appeared...

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Who Do You Trust? – Scams In The Philippines

In a recent article I briefly talked about running into people who pretend to befriend you in order to make you their own personal ATM The post Who Do You Trust? – Scams In The Philippines appeared...

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The New Philippines Extended Visa, Deal or No-Deal?

About a week ago I got a link from a reader, Roxas Ron, about the new extended 6-month Visa the Philippines just rolled out this The post The New Philippines Extended Visa, Deal or No-Deal? appeared...

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Cost of Living in the Philippines

I’ve been asked at least half a dozen times regarding the cost of living in the Philippines and wanted to wait until I could really The post Cost of Living in the Philippines appeared first on...

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Relationships In The Philippines: Part 3

Part 3:  AGE DIFFERENCES IN PHILIPPINE RELATIONSHIPS In the first segment we covered ‘Marriage In the Philippines’ and in the second article the subject of The post Relationships In The Philippines:...

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[Ask Henry] – Having An Online Business While Living in the Philippines

Question:  “My question is about the legality of online retail businesses in the Philippines.  Is it legal for me, as a retired expat living in the The post [Ask Henry] – Having An Online Business...

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