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Retiring to the Philippines

Magazine for expats thinking of retiring to the Philippines

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  • Is Gambling in the Philippines Illegal?

    Is Gambling in the Philippines Illegal?
  • Can Foreigners Own Land in the Philippines? Proceed With Caution If You Want to Stay Safe.

    Can Foreigners Own Land in the Philippines? Proceed With Caution If You Want to Stay Safe.
  • 5 Tips for a Healthy Retirement in the Philippines

    5 Tips for a Healthy Retirement in the Philippines

About the Philippines

Meeting Filipinas Online

Meet Filipinas Online The Easy Way

By Joseph Git 19 Comments

To meet Filipinas online is not difficult, but you have to follow a few simple rules if you want to be successful. Welcome to the world of … Continue Reading

Philippine 13a Visa Requirements

Philippines 13a Visa Requirements Explained

By Gav Lucas 35 Comments

So you’ve moved to The Philippines, fallen in love and now you’re married. Welcome to the club! It’s time to take care of the practical side … Continue Reading

US Soldiers in the Philippines

Mindanao Revisited

By Stephen Bentley 10 Comments

The article I penned here back in September last year certainly provoked some comments. Some of you asked for further information, and one of … Continue Reading

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Nose Bleed! Nose Bleed!

By Stephen Bentley 4 Comments

‘Nose bleed’ is an expression you soon hear as an expat when mixing with Filipino friends or the family of your spouse or girlfriend. Many of … Continue Reading

Food in the Philippines

Free Bird And All Five Horizons

By Gary McMurrain 2 Comments

If you like the feel of a bikers bar without getting your butt kicked and without biker chicks, Crossed Pistons Saloon is the place to visit in … Continue Reading

Fatboys, Fatboys, Whatcha Gonna Do?

By Gary McMurrain 4 Comments

I am not an official Bacolod Restaurant Reviewer but I enjoy passing on information to other foreigners when I find a gem. My family and I very … Continue Reading

Murky Waters of Safe Seafood Consumption

By Gary McMurrain 9 Comments

Most Filipinos eat fish or other seafood everyday and some eat fish almost every meal. My wife and our son included. We are certainly in the … Continue Reading

Love That Chicken From Popeye’s

By Gary McMurrain 5 Comments

I love that chicken from Popeye's. That is what I told my brother in Florida earlier this evening and he was amazed. He didn't know there were … Continue Reading

Living in the Philippines

How to Live in the Philippines with No Money

May 23, 2017 By Steve Fleming 29 Comments

'How to live in the Philippines with no money' might seem like a ridiculous title for an article, but it's something that people are searching for on Google almost every day. From time to time, I … Continue Reading

Why I Ultimately Left the Philippines

February 7, 2017 By Gav Lucas 37 Comments

There are lots of articles out there about how retirement in the Philippines is amazing, and how, after a long and diligent life of hard work, expats find their little slice of paradise in the … Continue Reading

Keep the IRS off Your Back! Advice for Americans Abroad

January 30, 2017 By Trey Archer 9 Comments

FATCA, FBAR, PFIC… this alphabet soup of tax/financial related acronyms can certainly send chills down the spines of Americans living abroad. And it should – the US is the only country on the planet … Continue Reading

I Never Chose to Live in the Philippines

January 20, 2017 By Steve Fleming 18 Comments

People have many different reasons for choosing to live in the location that they do. I'm originally from the UK but now live in the Philippines and have done so for the last twelve … Continue Reading

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Latest Articles

  • Is Gambling in the Philippines Illegal?
  • Can Foreigners Own Land in the Philippines? Proceed With Caution If You Want to Stay Safe.
  • 5 Tips for a Healthy Retirement in the Philippines
  • How to Ship a Car to the Philippines
  • Top 5 Financial Tips for Expats in the Philippines
  • How to Live in the Philippines with No Money
  • Why I Ultimately Left the Philippines
  • Keep the IRS off Your Back! Advice for Americans Abroad
  • Are the Guys at RTTP Fascists?
  • I Never Chose to Live in the Philippines

Latest Comments

  • Charlie Bamford on Why I Ultimately Left the PhilippinesHi Vic I live near Tacloban & worked remotely for a UK company for 8 years. Despite what PLDT &...
  • Charlie Bamford on Who Let The Dogs OutYou will hopefully look after your dog well but that isn't the problem. There are numerous stray dogs that nobody...
  • john allcott on Banking in the PhilippinesInteresting idea. How did it work, Calvin? Any recommendations?
  • Vic Bernsdorff on Why I Ultimately Left the PhilippinesJay, How reliable is you Internet connection? We are planning to move to Dumaguete City. I live in Stockton, CA...
  • jjord on Why I Ultimately Left the PhilippinesIt sounds like you weren't retired when you moved to the Philippines. If so, the main concern is making money....
  • Jord on Can Foreigners Own Land in the Philippines? Proceed With Caution If You Want to Stay Safe.Does anyone know of the actual process to get the land title in the Philippines? Please provide a link if...
  • Charles Lacoste on Can Foreigners Own Land in the Philippines? Proceed With Caution If You Want to Stay Safe.I totally agree. Western countries, US, Canada and Australia stand out for allowing the third-world (often criminals) to wantonly buy...
  • Morgan on New Courtesy SRRV For VeteransI arrived here in Bacolod City and am buying a house with a Flippin lady that we plan to wed....
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