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 […]
Great life events – EAM
You know, I have to say that I have had a number of really meaningful things happen in my life. The day that I married Feyma was probably the best day of my life. It was the best thing I have ever done. Of course, each of the days that my children were born were […]
Is the Philippines safe? EAM
It’s that time again! Yep, Podcast time. I am back again with another edition of the Expat Answer Man Podcast! Today we have Episode 10. Hey, if you are enjoying the podcast, or if you see need for improvement, would you do me a personal favor and go leave a review of the show over […]
What should I bring with me? EAM
It’s another episode of the Expat Answer Man Podcast today! I am happy to see you back here again, and I hope you enjoy the episode. Today is episode 8 of the Podcast, so we are really getting into the swing of things now, and I hope you have been enjoying the show and finding […]