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Retiring to the Philippines

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The Philippines – Retire In A Tropical Paradise

July 1, 2016 by Joseph Git 49 Comments

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The Philippines is such a great place to retire, but few do, and that's a shame. First of all, the people in the Philippines are different from what you may have grown accustomed to. There's no sulky faces, no complaining. Instead, the Filipino people are easy going and friendly and smile a lot. For a first timer to the Philippines, you may just wonder if you have been … [Read more...]

Things I Used To Do

April 8, 2014 by Gary McMurrain 7 Comments

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Getting up early to do something for someone else was once my way of life but now, I only get up early when I want to, not because I have to! I love the smell of work in the morning is something that I never really enjoyed but it was a requirement for a number of years. What kept me going morning in and morning out was that, while I felt like I was being used, I was also using … [Read more...]

The Philippine Dream Attracts Many Cultures

November 7, 2013 by Gary McMurrain 1 Comment

When many think of an expat in the Philippines, they most often think of a Western guy lounging on the beach with a frosty, chilled tropical drink in his hand. Did you know that the Asian Indians were among the first foreigners to settle in the Philippines for the purpose of doing business? The first Indians arrived in the Philippines for commercial purposes many centuries ago! … [Read more...]

Retire In The Philippines Today

September 4, 2013 by Gary McMurrain 7 Comments

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This is the last installment in my 3 part series for those who are intending to retire in the Philippines. This series of articles gives specific information to all those who are about to follow that dream! By now, you have all the information you need to acquire the needed visa to retire in the Philippines and to make your dream come true. The Philippines has three Regions … [Read more...]

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