Whenever any parent plans to move, kids are always a primary concern. Whether you are moving across town, or moving across the world, you have to worry about the kids, right? Well, not always! One thing that I hear from people day in and day out is that they are concerned about moving to the […]
Some people just don’t understand
When I first decided that I wanted to live in the Philippines in the mid-90’s, some people just could not understand why I would want to do that. I didn’t make the move until 2000, and in the interim, a lot of people asked me why I wanted to do such a crazy thing. They […]
Choosing your way – Visas
One thing to keep in mind when you start thinking about moving to the Philippines is that since this is a different country you cannot just fly here and live forever. You need some sort of visa, some legal way of living in a country if you are not a citizen. There are a number […]
When I move to the Philippines, can I bring my pet?
The answer is yes! Indeed, you can bring your dog or cat along with you when you move to the Philippines. The procedure is actually quite simple. First, you must take your pet to a USDA certified Vet in the States. Your vet must certify that the pet has been disease free for the past […]
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 […]
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? […]