Tim Potter
@timpotte
American expat in the Philippines
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About me
American
Lives in Cebu
Speaks English
Registration: 05 January 2013
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 ...
http://www.timpotter-philippines.com/2015/10/filipinos-missing-home.html They don't tell you when you leave the homeland what you'll actually miss. You're told what you'll supposedly gain 鈥� a better life, more freedom, and the ... Read More
Keeping up with the news in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in the Philippines provides countless occasions to browse local newspapers, listen to local radio stations or watch local TV shows. As everywhere else in the world, local media play a key role in informing the ...
Philippine Variety Tv Is the Philippines TV stuck in early 1970's I am child of the television and I love to watch TV. I enjoy the good dramas that the US has produced in recent years. I love shows that get your juices flowing and suspense ... Read More
Spousal visa for Filipina wife to the United States by dondee31
Hello. I would like to ask anyone who has actually gone through a spousal visa how long it takes AND did you avail yourself of the non-immigrant visa for your wife at the same time you sent in the spousal visa? We have been married six years and ...
I have no idea how or what is required to circumvent the 6 month requirement. It seemed black and white and I have seen no exceptions to the rule. You must be 125% above the property level based on each legal dependent you have. Read More
Spousal visa for Filipina wife to the United States by dondee31
Hello. I would like to ask anyone who has actually gone through a spousal visa how long it takes AND did you avail yourself of the non-immigrant visa for your wife at the same time you sent in the spousal visa? We have been married six years and ...
Two years ago I applied for Direct Counselor Filing (DCF) as I lived there for two years (6 months required). It took me 21 days to get my wife a visa from the date I filed. That is the fastest easiest way to go. Tim Potter Texas **** Read More
Greetings friends in Cebu
Cebu is a big city with many many expats I lived there from 2007 to 2013 and enjoyed the city. It is a tough life for the locals and can be if you need something from them. However it is enjoyable experience. I have many blogs about my life there ... Read More
Driving in the Philippines by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the Philippines? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the ...
Transportation in the Philippines can be fun at best. It is always an adventure to travel. I did write a blog about this. Posted it here. If you wish to read additional blogs there is a link at the bottom. Living in Cebu or elsewhere in the ... 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 am American that lived in Cebu for 6+ years and found a few interesting foods. Filipinos are never short of humor even on food. Here is a blog I wrote about cute food: - timpotter-philippines.com/2013/01/cute-food-name-in-philippines.html Then ... Read More
Healthcare in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in the Philippines ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in the Philippines? Thanks in advance ...
The health care system in the PH is totally different then the US. With lower costs comes lower standards. Can you obtain quality health care cheaper? YES, however it is buyer beware and many times in a third world country money dictates care ... Read More
Healthcare in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in the Philippines ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in the Philippines? Thanks in advance ...
I wrote this a while back however still true today. This may seem like a odd concept to a western society and that goes beyond cruel. However I will tell you about our recent experience prior to the birth of our second child. We went to the ... Read More
NBI and CFO
Your welcome. It just can be frustrating as I see you are in New York when your significant other says hey I spent all day doing this or that. When it is not nearly the same here in the Philippines you can wonder what is happening and why it is so ... Read More
NBI and CFO
I recently had to accomplish both of these with my wife. They both are all day affairs and there is much hurry up and wait to these. I live in Cebu so I did blog about both experiences. For the potential applicant it is good information. Also for ... Read More
Looking to move to the Philippines? by sjmoran096
Im trying to find any information on living in the philippines, I don't know much about this country but I am looking for a quiet town or village to live in which would have all amenities, rent must be low and it must be fairly easy to live there. ...
There are so many things when moving to a new culture. The biggest thing I can suggest you do is read,read,read, and when done read some more. Do not have visions of a place that is all wonderful. Each country no matter where has its draw backs. I ... Read More
Public transportation in Manila by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Manila ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
A resource that is forgotten here that is a valuable tool are the blogs. I wrote two articles on this that could really help. As have others that blogged on it. Though I live in Cebu much of the same applies. Getting around 101 So check out the ... Read More
Life as an expat,,, What is it like to live in the Philippines by timpotte
This is one of my blog posts. You can follow my blog or read more by clicking my user name or follow this [url=http://usmcretired.blogspot.com/]link[/url]. Life as an Expat When I run into people from all walks of life, if they are new to here ...
I just try to sit back and enjoy my life in the Philippines. It has been a wonderful time. Yet my latest ordeal would test the strength of anyone in any country. Just to get my marriage cert fixed. With a little luck and god on my side I will be ... Read More
Life as an expat,,, What is it like to live in the Philippines
This is one of my blog posts. You can follow my blog or read more by clicking my user name or follow this link. Life as an Expat When I run into people from all walks of life, if they are new to here or back home in the US the first question is ... Read More