Victoria1947
American expat in the Philippines
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11
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6
About me
American, Single
Speaks English
Registration: 09 March 2017
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色花堂 women in Philippines by jewels
I am a mature age Aussie woman living here with my husband. Although I love it here, it can be difficult. For example, most of the Filipino houses are entirely unsuitable for the tropical climate. They tend to be two or three storeys instead of ...
@Ivo sonnenberg If you REALLY love your woman, STAY home. Read More
色花堂 women in Philippines by jewels
I am a mature age Aussie woman living here with my husband. Although I love it here, it can be difficult. For example, most of the Filipino houses are entirely unsuitable for the tropical climate. They tend to be two or three storeys instead of ...
@mugteck Thank you I thought this expat.com was closed and long gone......and then something appeared in my email today. Glad this is still going. I would enjoy communicating with other women expats. Read More
色花堂 women in Philippines by jewels
I am a mature age Aussie woman living here with my husband. Although I love it here, it can be difficult. For example, most of the Filipino houses are entirely unsuitable for the tropical climate. They tend to be two or three storeys instead of ...
@halfthesky4me Hi,This says that you wrote this "today" , but I'm not sure I'm reading it right. It's June 23, 2023.Anyway, if you would like to correspond, I would be happy to do that. I live on Olango Island, which is about 15 minute boat ride ... Read More
What are the dos and don'ts of finding a job in the Philippines? by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Where is the best place to start when looking for a job in the Philippines? Is it better to job-hunt by directly contacting the company of your interest, or should job-seekers rely on a recruitment agency, for example? Are ...
They never even asked me what I expected. I was fully prepared to get paid what they would pay any Filipino teacher. Read More
What are the dos and don'ts of finding a job in the Philippines? by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Where is the best place to start when looking for a job in the Philippines? Is it better to job-hunt by directly contacting the company of your interest, or should job-seekers rely on a recruitment agency, for example? Are ...
I have a Ph.D. and spent seventeen years teaching both English and Psychology at the college level in the United States. I am also a published author of two books and numerous articles in professional journals. One of my books received an award ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Philippines? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you ...
I've been here long enough to see that I made my initial entry into life here in the Philippines hard on myself. Like another person who posted, I followed the laws and rules and got frustrated that none of the locals did. I've dropped ... Read More
How has your life changed in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Has your life changed since you moved to Philippines? If so, in what way? Tell us more about all the changes in your life regarding your family, job, or friends. What about your frame of mind? How would you define your mood? ...
I have been living in the Philippines for ten years now, six of them on Olango Island. I take a boat to Mactan a few times a month for errands, shopping and meeting friends for lunch. As the only single expat woman I know who lives here, I find ... Read More
色花堂 women in Philippines by jewels
I am a mature age Aussie woman living here with my husband. Although I love it here, it can be difficult. For example, most of the Filipino houses are entirely unsuitable for the tropical climate. They tend to be two or three storeys instead of ...
Separate Styrofoam container and dry ice should do it. Read More
色花堂 women in Philippines by jewels
I am a mature age Aussie woman living here with my husband. Although I love it here, it can be difficult. For example, most of the Filipino houses are entirely unsuitable for the tropical climate. They tend to be two or three storeys instead of ...
I am an expat woman living on Olango Island (not far from Cebu). How far are you from Cebu; my geography of this country is still pretty terrible. I've been in the Philippines for 9 years, and living on Olango Island for nearly six. I am a ... Read More
Friendship With Folks Sharing Some Interests
My name is Victoria. I'm an American who has been living in the Philippines for nine years. I've been living on Olango Island for the past six years and take a twenty minute pump boat to Mactan/Cebu about five times a month. I'm ... Read More