Twistedfisher
American looking for information about Philippines
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Lives in Juneau, Ak
Registration: 14 July 2014
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Your experience of culture shock in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in the ...
You're lucky to find toilet seats too Read More
Horseradish? by petefredbob
Does anyone have a good Filipino translation for horseradish? Google translate gave me Malunggay but when I asked my neighbor if she knew it she said she knew what malunggay was but that it was not hot or spicy. As well, if you do know it do you ...
Horseradish is similar to wasabi, which is common in the Phils Read More
Horseradish? by petefredbob
Does anyone have a good Filipino translation for horseradish? Google translate gave me Malunggay but when I asked my neighbor if she knew it she said she knew what malunggay was but that it was not hot or spicy. As well, if you do know it do you ...
I've seen it in Olongapo City and Subic at the duty free market where they have lots of American and western products and prices listed in both Dollars and Pesos. I shopped there often when I was in Bataan. Read More
Filipino cuisine by Priscilla
Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in the Philippines? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of the Philippines and why not your best ...
I really like the Lumpia Read More
Mindset Filipino currency by Wayne 07
When I go to buy something in Philippines I convert the price to U. S. dollars and start thinking how much I am spending from Amercian mindset not filipino. The problem with this is that I don't get a real understanding of the cost from ...
Yes...good advice Read More
Send Money from Australia to Phils by aussie pete
Hi, need advice on sending a significant amount of money to Phils from Australia. What is the best way? by bank or other ??? which is the best bank / other ? in Phils and in Australia to deal with,? best exchange rate? lowest fees ? minimal ...
I used xoom for years and they were very good and $5 for a transaction. I sent money to my self and friends. But the last time they accused me of sending money for drugs or sex. I am 65 years old. I would never do that...never have. So I can never ... Read More
best cities or areas for 做厙輦⑹s? by c13384
Since I plan on visiting the Philippiones July of 2010 I'd like to check out some of the most recommeneded areas for settlement for 做厙輦⑹s. Does anyone have a list for me that they'd care to share? From some readings I'v done I wonder if it makes ...
I chose also to live in Dipolog City Read More
做厙輦⑹ Americans represent America well by Wayne 07
It is said people will see who you are (i.e. our dress and way we carry yourself) before they hear what you have to say. I think as Americans we owe it to our country to represent her well. I look at some of the way Americans dress and the way they ...
I have lived in the Philippines and our hygiene is important... at least to decent Filippina woman. Even in the Provinces they are proud of their cleanliness...and yes I know not everyone is that way, but the ones you might want to meet certainly are Read More
Considering leaving the USA to move to Philippines by zinsavage123
Hello everyone :D I am new here by the way. Now I have quite a bit of questions and everyone here seems awesome so here goes. After doing my research it seems moving to the Philippines is what many like to do. The cost of living I hear their vs the ...
I've spent the last three winters in Katipunan, near Dipolog . Zamboanga del Norte, Mindanao. Summers in Alaska. I live very comfortable with a gf on $1100 a month Social Security and I am on the beach! Read More
Living Here in the phillipines by fgarthon
Well my friends the philipines is a wondefull place to live. but with money be careful i have lost all my money here cause i trusted the wrong kind of people. aAny way living hee is easy you just need t ave money to live here .
Yes a Philippina friend gave my a sling bag to use for my things instead of carrying my wallet, etc, in my pockets. It's a strong strap and sturdy...never had a problem. Read More
best cities or areas for 做厙輦⑹s? by c13384
Since I plan on visiting the Philippiones July of 2010 I'd like to check out some of the most recommeneded areas for settlement for 做厙輦⑹s. Does anyone have a list for me that they'd care to share? From some readings I'v done I wonder if it makes ...
Most of Mindanao is below the Typhoon belt...usually! Read More