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A Guide to the Philippines for First Timers

March 6, 2015 by Jess Signut 5 Comments

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Thinking about retirement can be stressful, and overwhelming at times. It becomes even more overwhelming when thinking about retirement in another country. However, there is a reason people retire in other countries. It gives you the opportunity to live a life you wouldn’t otherwise be able to in your home country. The Philippines is one of the easiest and most enjoyable … [Read more...]

Ride The Double Dutch Bus!

August 2, 2014 by Gary McMurrain 3 Comments

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Concerning travel in the Province areas of Negros Occidental, if you need long distance public transportation, you basically have two choice. The Ceres Liners, which seem to number in the hundreds all over the island, and then there is the Double Tire Mini Bus. However, there are a large number of the double tire mini buses that I refer to as the Double Dutch Bus! It is really … [Read more...]

Mars Needs You!

April 30, 2013 by Steve Fleming 1 Comment

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Now if anybody can spot that obscure semi-movie reference I will be impressed! But now I've got your attention I want to ask you to consider becoming a much more active member of our rapidly growing community of expats and soon-to-be expats. Do you fancy yourself as a bit of a budding Tom Clancy or Stephen King? Maybe even a  Robert Kiyosaki or a Deepak Chopra. Whatever your … [Read more...]

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