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What sports are popular in the Philippines?
If you are a big fan of sports, you are probably wondering what kinds of sports can you enjoy in the Philippines. There are a number of sports on TV here, but if you have…
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Schooling for the kids
For anybody with children, one of the major concerns when moving to a new place is the quality of the schools. Let’s face it, education is very important, and a good education is the only…
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Where do foreigners retire?
I get a lot of questions from people who want me to help them decide where in the Philippines they should retire. What city is best for a foreigner? Well, that question has as many…
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Living with no connection to the outside world!
What will you do when your connection to the outside world is gone, and you are on your own? It happened to me…. well, sort of. 😉 As most of you probably know, in the…
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Can I bring my stuff with me?
Somebody e-mailed me last night asking a question about bringing their belongings with them when they come, and how much duty they will have to pay to the Philippine Customs for that. I am sorry,…
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Happy New Year 2007 from the Philippines
I am sitting here on the whitest powder beach that you could ever imagine, using my laptop over the wireless internet connection here at the resort. I have to wear my sunglasses because the bright,…
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Finding your niche and filling it yourself
I have lived in the Philippines for almost 7 years now. When I came here, I had a wad of money that I had saved up in order to be able to make the move…
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Philippine disasters are disastrous
In reading the news, have you noticed that there are always disasters striking the Philippines? It is true. Every year there are always a number of typhoons that ravage the country. They wipe through areas…
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