Karl is confused.  Maybe even dazed and confused.  But, you know what, there is nothing wrong with that.  After all, Karl is young, still a student, and he is having a difficult time deciding on the path he wants to take with his life. -

What?  A 99 Year Visa!  Bob, is that a new thing? - Well, no it is not new, in fact, no such visa exists!  But, I recently got a question from a fellow named Al, asking about getting a 99 year visa to live in the Philippines.

When dealing with governments, it is not unusual that we have to offer proof or evidence that documents or other items are authentic.  These days, there are a lot of counterfeit items making the rounds, so you should not be shocked if you are ever aske...

One of the biggest complaints that I hear from expats living in the Philippines is about customer service. - I know, a lot of you are saying - what customer service? - Unfortunately, there is a lot of truth to that statement.

Whether you want to ride tricycles, jeepnies, taxis or just about anything in the middle, you can find it in the Philippines.  The Philippines has so many public transportation options, it is hard to choose sometimes.

I have a 13G Visa.  A 13G is a Philippine Visa that allows for permanent residence in the Philippines for a Former Philippine Citizen and also for the spouse and minor children of a former Citizen of the Philippines.  At the time that we moved to the Ph

If you are coming to the Philippines to live here, having some kind of health insurance is a good idea.  You need to be protected from the high cost of being sick.  Getting sick can really bankrupt you these days. Fortunately, there are some advantages

It seems like all of us have certain foods that we like from back home, and a lot of times those exact foods are not available in the Philippines!  Often times, though, a substitute food can be found to satisfy your craving.  I am lucky, because Feyma i

Is there something that you miss since you moved to the Philippines?  What about those of you who have yet to move, but are planning to move to the Philippines?  Do you think there will be things you miss from "back home"? Well, I can assure you that y

Favorite foods from our childhood can be a huge draw.  Those foods are ingrained into our souls, and they mean a lot to us.  That is why such foods are often called "comfort foods".  They make us comfortable.  Many people, if they are experiencing str