One of the biggest complaints that I hear from expats living in the Philippines is about customer service. I know, a lot of you are saying – what customer service? Unfortunately, there is a lot of truth to that statement. It always shocks me because when it comes to friendliness and such, Filipinos are some […]
Public Transportation options in the Philippines – EAM
Whether you want to ride tricycles, jeepnies, taxis or just about anything in the middle, you can find it in the Philippines. The Philippines has so many public transportation options, it is hard to choose sometimes. Maybe the best way to make the right choice is to let your budget be the guide. You can […]
Health Insurance for Travelers
If you are coming to the Philippines to live here, having some kind of health insurance is a good idea. You need to be protected from the high cost of being sick. Getting sick can really bankrupt you these days. Fortunately, there are some advantages about the Philippines, though. Primarily, the cost of health care […]
What do you miss in the Philippines? EAM
Is there something that you miss since you moved to the Philippines? What about those of you who have yet to move, but are planning to move to the Philippines? Do you think there will be things you miss from “back home”? Well, I can assure you that you will certainly miss things when you […]
Missing a food from the past…
Favorite foods from our childhood can be a huge draw. Those foods are ingrained into our souls, and they mean a lot to us. That is why such foods are often called “comfort foods”. They make us comfortable. Many people, if they are experiencing stress in their lives, or some bad event happens, they will […]
Help! I lost my ACR Card! EAM
Do you live in the Philippines? Even if you don’t live in the Philippines, have you been in the country for more than 59 days? If you have been here for 59 days or more, you are required to get an ACR I-Card. An ACR I-Card is not a visa, but many people think it […]