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Life In The Philippines

http://americanlifeinthephilippines.blogspot.…

A blog about an American who sold everything and moved to the Philippines to be with a girl he met on the internet. Details what one might expect if considering something like this.

Added on: Nov 5th, 2008
Country: Philippines
Language: English

Author: Louden Swain
Listed in: Destinations Destinations
Tags: travel expat filipina tagalog life in the philippines move to manila

Recent Posts

Bohol, Loboc - The Hanging Bridge

Posted on Sunday October 25th, 2009 at 02:55 in tours, loboc

It was such a beautiful day today that I just couldn't let myself sit in front of the computer. So I decided to put on a pair of shorts and take a trip to the Loboc Hanging Bridge. I didn't know just how many people would be there when we arrived. I...
Cebu to Bohol, The Friendship Bridge?

Posted on Sunday October 18th, 2009 at 01:14 in travel

I have recently stumbled onto some information of how the Philippines Government is planning to build a bridge from Cebu to Bohol. The bridge is supposed to be 90 kms/55miles long. The Economic Development Cooperation Fund of South Korea has appa...
Philippines - Inspiration and Messages of Hope

Posted on Monday October 12th, 2009 at 09:50 in inspiration

One thing I love about the Philippines is, no matter how oppressive their government is and how poor most of the people are there are messages of hope gratified all over the country. I find either quotes from the bible or messages of peace everywhere...
Bohol Tours

Posted on Tuesday September 15th, 2009 at 16:32 in travel, tours

I have been writing about the Philippines and all the places I have been in Bohol for awhile now. It never actually occurred to me that I would actually be offering tour packages but I have now started Bohol Tours here in the Philippines. When it com...
How long can American's stay in the Philippines?

Posted on Thursday August 27th, 2009 at 06:07 in travel, visa

A person can enter the Philippines with just a passport for 21 days. If your planning on staying longer than that you must go to the Bureau of Immigration and apply for an extension of your stay. Once you've completed your 21 days of entering the Phi...
From Bohol to Cebu

Posted on Saturday August 8th, 2009 at 00:08 in travel

It is great having an immigration office on this island because its never busy and I can always get in and out with no waiting. One thing that can not be obtained at the immigration office here as of yet is an ECC (Exit Visa). So that requires me to ...