The Great Philippine Denture Heist
Retirement in the Philippines comes with surprises. This week’s surprise involved a missing denture, a family investigation, and a rat that apparently decided to steal YaYa’s teeth.
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Retirement Isnāt a Vacation ā How to Build Purpose
Retirement isnāt āendless Saturday.ā If you donāt build purpose and routine on purpose, drifting will build itselfāand itās usually ugly. The lie weāre sold about retirement Most of us were trained to think retirement is a finish line. Work hard, punch out, and finally live. Sounds greatāuntil you realize the real shift isnāt your schedule. … Read more
Trusted Philippines Resources
Why Iām Pointing You to Mike and Pea My friend Mike came to the Philippines in his late 60s, traveled the islands, then settled down in Dumaguete and married a wonderful Filipina. Heās living the good life and has spent the last few years vlogging about the Philippinesācandid, practical, and no fluff. Here on my … Read more
Cebu vs. Dumaguete vs. Manila: Where Should You Retire?
Three of the Philippines’ most popular retirement destinations offer very different lifestyles. Here’s what long-term expats and retirees should know before choosing. Note: These observations are based on my personal experience living in the Philippines since 2012, primarily in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro. Your experience may vary depending on your budget, health, personality, location, and … Read more