Live in the Philippines

Live in the Philippines helps expats with visas, moving and other services regarding the Philippines.

Travel in and from the Philippines

Living in the Philippines offers great travel opportunities.

Firstly, travel inside the Philippines gives the opportunity to experience many different cultures, languages and scenery.  The Philippines has regions that are so different that it is almost like visiting a different country even just going from one town to another.  As a group of 7,107 islands, the cultures present in the country are multiple.  You can spend a lot of time traveling the Philippines without seeing all there is to see.

The other great thing about travel is traveling from the Philippines to other countries.  Within just a short flight from the Philippines you can literally visit a dozen or more different countries!  Take that out to 6 hours or less of travel and you can expand from a dozen to several dozen countries that are at your doorstep!  It all leads to some great travel adventures from the Philippines without the need for long trips!

Of course, if you travel from the Philippines, coming home is always a great experience!

The election mess!

Business, Returning Filipino, Transportation, Travel

Last week we went to Tupi, South Cotabato for a business meeting. The trip from Davao to General Santos City took 4+ hours. The usual travel is supposed to be only takes 3 hours or a little over in the bus. Why it’s taking a long time this time is due to the road construction […]

Mindanao not safe: Not true at all!

Expats, Safety, Travel

I got a comment from somebody. She left it a few days ago on one of my posts that was published 3-4 years ago. I was shocked she left this comment. Here’s what she said: “Why do you want go there. That place is red zone, because it’s filled with Muslims extremist. Mindanao is not wise place. […]

A guided tour of Davao City

Travel, Video

Carlos Celdran does Davao, Episode 1 During my years of living in the Philippines, I have lived in two different cities.  We lived about 2 years in General Santos City, and for the past 14 years we have lived in Davao. I have to admit, I really consider myself to be a Dabawenyo now after […]

Hold on Bob!

Sports, Travel, Video

When you are reading LiP and “Bob” is mentioned, most people would think about me.  MindanaoBob, Bob Martin.  I am the owner of this site.  But there is another Bob who is practically a legend here on LiP as well. Who am I talking about?  BobNY – Bob from New York.  Bob has been hanging […]

Can you have fun in Mindanao?

Travel, Video

Can you have fun in Mindanao?  Well, you better believe it! I know, you are most likely thinking that Mindanao is a war zone, a very dangerous place, etc.  Well, my friends, there are parts of Mindanao that are best avoided, but that is only a small part of the island! The vast majority of […]

A good chat with a dear person!

Expats, Returning Filipino, Travel

Our dear friend (our Ninang from our wedding actually) came here for a visit together with her daughter and her son-in-law. The daughter and son-in-law came here for a visit from the USA. While Bob and the son-in-law (Steve) were talking me and Ninang chatted. They came here to go to S & R. Her […]