One of the biggest culture shocks I experienced in the Philippines wasn’t the food or the languageāit was discovering that while Americans spend money trying to get tan, many Filipinos spend money trying to get lighter skin. The reasons have everything to do with history.
I left the Philippines once, blaming the country for my mistakes. Years later I returned, wiser and better prepared. Here’s why I’m not fleeing the Philippinesāand why some expats never find happiness here.
Many expats struggle in the Philippines because they try to change it. Here’s what one American retiree learned about avoiding conflict, adapting to Filipino culture, and living a happier life overseas.
If you came here looking for my TikTok handle, keep scrollingābecause it doesnāt exist, and it never will. Let me tell you why. 1. TikTok Isnāt a Social AppāItās a Surveillance Tool Forget the dance videos and viral challenges. TikTok is a data vacuum cleaner in your pocket, sucking up your habits, contacts, voiceprints, location … Read more