It’s already November! Where does the time go? If it’s November, for American Citizens, that means it’s turkey time! Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Every year, I hear from a ton of Americans that you just can’t get turkey in the Philippines. They moan and groan about the lack of turkey that they really […]
What if I die in the Philippines?
Death is not a fun topic. Nobody is going to get all excited to talk about death in the Philippines. It is a fact of life, though, and we really should make plans for what will happen in the event of our death. Recently, I got a question from Paul regarding death. Paul was wondering […]
Getting a maid – EAM
Most expats and also nearly all wealthier Filipinos have maids. In our western culture, having a maid is not something that we do, and it can be a difficult adjustment to make for us, because it is so “outside the box”. Getting a maid in the Philippines is something that has changed drastically in the […]
How much is right? EAM
Being married to a Filipina, you should know that marrying a Filipina means marrying the whole family. That is just how it goes in the Philippines. You are expected to help out financially when the need arises. I have been lucky over the years that such a need has been rare, but we have helped […]
EAM: Driver’s License Procedure
Back when I first moved to the Philippines, I felt pretty much stranded. As an American, we are really hooked to having a vehicle of our own, and without one I just didn’t feel normal! Only about 2 weeks after my arrival, I bought a car. I just could not make it without one, or […]
Visa availability & qualifications – EAM
It’s time for another Expat Answer Man podcast! If you have questions about moving to the Philippines and becoming an expat, we have answers and are happy to share those answers with you. If you enjoy the show, can you leave an honest review (just click here to do so) of the show on iTunes? I would […]