International Living, Marriage & Travel

Yes, do visit the Philippines! There are many activities that you can do here. If you are into scuba-diving, then the Philippines should be your number one choice. We have a lot of dive sites that will satisfy your scuba-diving-loving heart. In Cebu, there's Moalboal and you can explore Pescador Isl...

South Korea is a beautiful country. It's worth a visit if you have the means and the chance. I've only visited Seoul once and it's one of my most memorable trips. One can see the stark contrast of South Korea and the home country, especially in terms of transportation services. The Internet connecti...

Like in any other place in the world, you may encounter unscrupulous drivers. While there are bad drivers, good and polite drivers also do exist. To make the most of your taxi ride, be equally polite to taxi drivers. Before getting in the taxi, insist on using the meter. If the driver negotiates a f...

The flag down rate to taxi in Cebu is currently at 30 pesos. However, the meters will show 40 pesos. This rate was prior to the drop in prices of gas. Thus, when you get off the taxi. Simply deduct 10 pesos from whatever is displayed on the meter. In an area called Tamiya or MEPZ II (Mactan Economic...

If you ever find your way in Cebu or any Bisaya-speaking provinces in the Philippines, here are a few expressions that can help you get by: Generally, the Cebuano language is like Filipino(Tagalog), things are read by syllable. Good morning = Ma-a-yong bun-tag " afternoon = Maayong Ud-to "...

Yes, it's true that there is no divorce in the Philippines. There are two legal remedies for couples in the Philippines who wish to separate. One is to file for legal separation. If granted, the husband and wife may live physically apart. However, they are in NO way allowed to marry again. In the ey...

Wow! This is a pretty neat program. I wish I know how to speak Spanish. I surely would want the opportunity to be able to volunteer and help out. Unfortunately, I doubt if I'll be able to afford being away from home for so long. But to those who have the resources and the time for it, you guys shoul...

The process of annulment may differ from case to case. I know of someone who's filed for annulment, but even after 2 years, no decision yet if her petition for annulment has been granted. Anyway, for everyone's information. Annulment is a Filipino's legal recourse to end a problematic marriage. Anot...

If anyone of you ever find yourself in the Luzon area and has a need for Tagalog to get by; here are few expressions that can help you out. Tagalog is a syllabic language. That is, you read each word by its syllable. Good morning/afternoon/evening = Ma-gan-dang U-ma-ga // Magandang Tang-ha-li // Mag...

I haven't done it myself, but one of my relatives had moved to Germany several years ago with his dog, and apparently had no problems. Just remember that Germans really value Ordnung, so you have to strictly follow the procedures, and you should be OK. You will need documentation proving that your c...