In my previous article, “Moving to the Philippines and Why”, I talked about Philippines Visas. I also discussed the Philippines’ cost of living. Finally, I covered buying property in the Philippines. In this article, I want to show my thoughts on the Filipino people. Their culture and other reasons I love the Philippines and the…
Moving to the Philippines to retire.
So, I am moving to the Philippines to retire and join the ever-increasing Philippines ex-pat community. So why retire in the Philippines, and what is the attraction? Those who have read my articles and my about me page will know this is not an immediate move but a part of my life plan and my…
Expat Problems
In this final article about Expats and Expat Problems. I want to talk about more of the downside to living as an Expat. I hope that with this and the previous articles about Expat Living, Expat Life and Expat Sacrifice. There are an incredible amount of books out there telling you how amazing it is….
Expat Sacrifice
Expat life, Expat Living, although full of fun, adventure, love and maybe even money, comes with sacrifice. Once living and working abroad, you will have friends and family congratulating you on your move and even some who will be more focused on the crazy money you must be earning. Isn’t it funny how the apparent…
Expat Living
Last week I commented that I believe Western expats are a dying breed and that the modern generation is not equipped for Expat living. Expat living can give you an incredible outlook on life. It can show you the world’s wonders, and if you are lucky like me, you can finally find your life partner….
Expat Life
I decided to write this article on Expat Life because it has and still is a crucial part of my life. Although I cannot even determine a time when I got the bug and desire to have such a lifestyle. I was born outside of the UK as my father was in the British Army….
UK Immigration Buyer Beware
The UK immigration system is incredibly intrusive, and you need to understand they will ask the hard questions, and to stand any chance of a Visa, you will need to answer them. Based on my experience with the unmarried partner visa application process, as in my previous article, I am writing this. Buyer beware So…
3 Steps to Become a Digital Nomad
A digital nomad is someone who works remotely while travelling. They rely on technology and the internet to earn a living. These adventurous individuals often have minimal possessions and work from various locations, such as temporary housing, hotels, cafes, or co-working spaces. Whether it’s typing away on a tropical beach or exploring new cities, the…
UK Streets are littered with Tax Bills
What do I mean by the “UK streets are littered with tax bills?” Last week we looked at the obvious taxes around income and the cost of living. This was written hoping that the people planning to come to the UK thinking going from zero to hero will be easy are made aware that it…
UK Streets are Paved with Gold
I have always found it interesting that thousands of UK citizens leave the UK each year and more people from around the world come to the UK with the belief that the UK streets are paved with gold, with no idea about the cost of living in the UK. So, all I can think of,…