5 Important questions about Emigration
How often we wonder if a new country would offer us more happiness? We all love to dream, but only a few actually make those dreams come true and move abroad to find a better life. For those thinking about…
Having your eyes checked in the Philippines
There is a sale at the most eyewear stores in the Philippines in December, so a good time to buy new glasses. But how does it work and how expensive is it to buy new glasses in a third world…
The cost of living in the Philippines 2018
Whoever seeks on the internet about the cost of living in the Philippines probably ends up with a bunch of outdated forum posts in how cheap this country is compared to one’s home place. But be aware that information is…
5 Things they do not tell you about the Philippines on Google
I lived in the Philippines for over 3 years before I finally decided it was time to go. And it has been quite an experience. I rode from Island to Island, lived on the Island of Siquijor for a while…
How women prepare for emigration
The first thoughts that come up in a woman’s head when she is thinking about moving to another country are How about the family? What can go wrong? Men and women differ in preparing for moving abroad, where women have…
Philippines, cost of living
The cost of living in the month of June, as far as my lifestyle. As I have been emphasizing ever since I started occasionally sharing my cost of living: your cost of living depends on where you live in the…
Dentist visit in the Philippines
My molar broke, a huge chip in the back came off and the sharp edges reminded me every jaw movement that I should go see a dentist. No pain, but I had a root canal ages ago on that same…
How NOT to behave when applying for a Visa in the Philippines
During my stay in the Philippines, I’ve been in and out immigration offices on several occasions and every time I was impressed with the incredible patience of the immigration officers handling the numerous request from demanding visitors. Sometimes I felt…
