Sea Gypsies And Expert Equestrians

While expats may realise that the Philippines is spread across lots of islands, they may not appreciate that around 12% of the population consists of indigenous peoples. There are estimated to be between 14 and 17 million indigenous residents, mainly

Gloria Lauris, Dasmarinas

Who are you?I’m a retired (policy analyst), widowed non-resident Canadian. Where, when and why did you move abroad?I’ve lived across Canada (5 provinces) and mainly in the middle East: Egypt and Saudi Arabia, when my late husband was alive (lived

The Basics Of Immigration Laws In The Philippines

The Philippines, a group of 7,107 islands, has become a popular expat destination for people from all over the world because of its beauty, climate, modern infrastructure, standards of living and safety measures. Moreover, the cost of living in this

Top Ten Insider Tips About The Philippines

Living in the Philippines can be a wonderful experience for expats of all ages from any part of the world. This country offers modern infrastructure and high standards of living at relatively low costs. What makes the Philippines so special

Randy Landis, Samar

Who are you? My name is Randy and I was born and raised in Illinios but, our family roots have long since been transplanted in Texas. I spent over 20 years with the U.S. Navy, some time thereafter with the

Philippines – Recommended Blogs

At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at the Philippines and some of the blogs that might

Mark E Shellshear, Manila

Who are you? My name is Mark E Shellshear, born in Australia I am a professional fine artist. I paint in acrylics, sculpt in stone and wood and I teach painting and drawing. Where, when and why did you move

Jonny Lis, Cebu

Who are you? I’m Jonny Lis, a 26 year old British expat from London now having ‘more fun’ in the Philippines! Where, when and why did you move abroad? I moved to the island of Cebu (the Philippines’ ‘second capital’