Hey Gilligan
American expat in the Philippines
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About me
American
Lives in San Antonio, Central Luzon
Speaks English
Registration: 07 October 2017
About
Occupation
I am Retired.
My expat journey
San Antonio, Central Luzon, Philippines
Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA
Worked for the government at Honolulu International Airport.
Inspector for the Animal & Plant Inspection Service (USDA)
Great people! Great Food! Beautiful women! Beautiful Climate!
I felt that the island was too small
Laplace, Louisiana, USA
Worked for the government at Grain Elevators along the Mississippi River.
Inspector for Food & Grain Inspection Service (USDA)
Of course, Mardi Gras was lots of fun but that was only one time each year.
Cajuns!... they really know how to party!
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Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., USA
Activity
Dealing with homesickness in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being an expat in the Philippines can turn out to be a wonderful human, social or professional adventure... with potential moments of nostalgia and homesickness along the way. What are your personal tips to prevent ...
Food seems to be the way to go when dealing with homesickness in the Philippines. I usually get over my homesickness for the USA by visiting a Burger King, McDonald's or Pizza Hut... because I get to realize (once again) how awful American food ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to the Philippines? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in the Philippines, would you heartily say "let聮s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do ...
No way! If I had the money, I'd take my wife and son with me to the USA where I could provide a better future for my family... and I'd never look back! I'm in my mid-60's now and I hope and pray (for the sake of my Filipina wife ... Read More
Filipinas who develop a bad attitude when they marry a foreigner by GuestPoster254
I'm really annoyed at how some Filipinas develop a bad attitude when they marry a foreigner. They become aloof, arrogant, whiny, complaining "female dogs," which they weren't before they got married. My parents had such a tenant who complained on ...
"Filipinas who develop a bad attitude when they marry a foreigner?" My name is Mark and I've been married to a Filipina for over two years. I live with her in the Phils. I consider myself to be blessed since my wife has a wonderful ... Read More