All Entries Tagged With: "Philippines retirement"
My Retirement in the Philippines: Phase II
Rather than trying to develop a single plan for my retirement, I’ve followed a multi phased plan for adjusting to my retirement abroad in the Philippines. For those who are new to this blog, the first few months of living abroad provided me with a [...]
Saturday Morning, Talisay City, Cebu
Woke up early before the sun was up and joined a few friends for a sunrise on the beach. We met up at my condo and took a taxi south to Talisay City, one of the cities that make up Metro Cebu. My friends wanted [...]
When I Let Go of What I Am, I Become What I Might Be
Lao Tzu, a famous Chinese philosopher once said, “When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” This post is my second update on my decision to retire abroad and choosing expatriate living in the Philippines for my future.
My first [...]
Living Abroad: Developing a Household Budget
The answer to this often asked question of “How much does it cost to live overseas?” is that it depends on a number of different factors. These major factors are: your country of choice, where you live in that country, what your lifestyle requirements are, [...]
Living Abroad: First Month Progress Report
“Maaung hapon. Asa ang kasilyas?” is the first complex set of phrases that I have learned in Cebuano, the local dialect of Cebu. It translates into “Good afternoon. Where’s the bathroom?” And that pretty much represents my first month living in the Philippines – becoming [...]
Adapting to a New Lifestyle When Living Abroad
Nope, that’s not Rambo, but he’s the guard that keeps me and my condo safe. Now that I have found a nice rental, I will be spending the next week converting the condo into a home that I am comfortable with. And, I will also [...]
Living Abroad: Makati City and Globalization
Makati is the major commercial district of Metro Manila. It is a place of familiar sights for Americans, but it possesses a unique identity beneath once you begin to explore further. It makes for a pleasant and gradual transition into living abroad in the Philippines. [...]
Living Abroad – Cebu City First Impressions
My research has paid off and I’ve been very lucky in finding a new home in the Philippines. The stars must be perfect, because everything has moved quickly and have exceeded all of my expectations in my plans to retire abroad.
Part of the philosophy that [...]
Philippine’s Physical Landscape
If selecting a Philippines retirement, a retiree should develop a good understanding of the Philippines physical landscape. The Philippines physical landscape provides both opportunities for a nice retirement lifestyle but also carries certain risks. However, these risks can be pretty much minimized with careful planning.
Philippine’s [...]
Philippines Retirement Today
Living overseas in retirement has been gaining popularity among America’s boomer generation. And many Americans have decided that the Philippines is an ideal location as a retirement destination. Similar thinking is taking place among citizens from Japan, Korea and Singapore as well – and the Philippines is [...]
How I Respond to Questions About My Philippines Retirement
Now here’s a guy who looks like he knows how to retire in style living abroad. No, that’s not me…I’m cuter…lol. But I wouldn’t mind having such a devil may care look when I retire abroad. I definitely must find me a Panama Hat to [...]
Where the Moon Shines Blog
Where the Moon Shines is a blog written by a local Filipina that provides interesting insights into life in the Philippines from the perspective of a local Filipino. It’s quite useful to get a glimpse into life and living from the viewpoint of a local [...]
Living in Davao Blog
American in Davao is a blog written by an American expatriate who has been living in Davao on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines for several years. If you are considering living abroad in the Philippines, you should find the articles in this blog [...]
