An American expat in the Philippines offers advice on what it's like to live in the island and be married to a Filipina for over 28 years.
Iloilo City
Been married to a Filipina for 28years...
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No, slowly learning
Just lack of access to certain foods
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As expected, craving certain foods, have found some, still looking for others
Not really. We have only been here 3 weeks and ware doing a lot of traveling
Just getting tired of fish and rice. Not enough vegetables in most foods
Weather, people, low prices
Jeepney exhaust, crowded streets in larger cities, lack of access to foods including salads.
Not yet
Manage your expectations before you make the move like we did
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Talk with other digital nomads and expats in Philippines on our Philippines forum - meet people, get advice and help others.
Philippines Index
An index of all of our site's Philippines information.
Contribute
Help others in Philippines by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Philippines.
Expats in Philippines offer advice about healthcare, hospital visits, emergency rooms visits, finding a doctor and buying health insurance in Philippines.
Expats in Philippines offer advice about healthcare in Philippines.
The Philippines is known for its big cities, breathtakingly beautiful beaches, friendly Filipinos and low cost of living. Where are the best places to live in the Philippines? Expats, digital nomads and retirees share their favorite places to live.
Advice for people renting and buying real estate in Philippines.
Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what digital nomads & expats have to say about the biggest challenges and the greatest rewards of living in Philippines.
Digital Nomads & Expats offer insight into the cost of living in Philippines.
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