I was just reading some news on the net, and came across an article that I think ties right in with this website. You see, an expat living in Malaysia has gotten into trouble in the courts for attacking his neighbor’s fighting cocks. I didn’t realize that cockfighting was big in Malaysia, but I doubt […]
Why would you want to live there?
Whenever I meet somebody new, or if I see an old friend that I have not seen for a long time, inevitibly the talk always seems to touch on where I live. When I tell them that I live in the Philippines there are two different reactions to the tidbit of information. You live in […]
The differences that 17 years can make
I was just thinking today about the things that have changed since I made my first trip to the Philippines some 17 years ago. It is like night and day, especially when it comes to communications. In 1990 when I first visited General Santos City to meet my wife, it was like a different world. […]
Important information on land ownership
Today, I learned something very important. It is also very good news from my perspective. We have talked a number of times on this blog about the (in)ability of foreigners to own land in the Philippines. It has always been my understanding that under no circumstances can a foreigner own land in the Philippines. The […]
One of my last steps in acculturation
Ok, I’ve been here for a little more than 7 years already and in most ways, I have really adapted to the local culture. I will never be Filipino, but at least I can adapt to local customs as much as is comfortable for me. Today, I started down the road to one more move […]
Where will you live in the Philippines?
Probably one of the most important things you need to consider before you make a move to the Philippines is this – where will you live? There are a number of large cities, there are mid sized cities, and then again, you can live in the provinces where life is simpler. How will you choose? […]