Culture and Daily Life - Expats Forum

America and back

goseasia63 — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:17:49 +0000

So I made it to America and back. I spent 15 days visiting my family, ate some good food. It was nice. The trip is very hard. 13 to 15 hours on just the longest part of the trip is rough. I have to add an extra day of travel to catch international flight in either Manila or Cebu. Then I went to Hong Kong, Dallas, then to Norfolk, VA. Each stop has it's challenges. I was able to eat a real ribeye steak, New York style pizza, Zeros' grinder and other things I can't find here in the Philippines. I hope on my next trip I can bring Beth. It's not easy getting a visitor visa to America. The American Embassy wants to be sure there is enough reasons for her to come back and not over stay her visa. But as we grow our life here and enough time I hope things will work out. She will be amazed at the differences in life style.

What are the pro’s and con’s of where you live?

goseasia63 — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 09:44:31 +0000

what do you like or dislike about your chosen destination?

Why Did You Move to the Philippines (or Southeast Asia)?

goseasia63 — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:16:59 +0000

Everyone has a reason for moving — love, work, cost of living, or just chasing sunshine. What made you pack your bags and start a new life in the Philippines (or elsewhere in Southeast Asia)? Share your story here.

What Surprised You Most About Living in the Philippines?

goseasia63 — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:15:33 +0000

If you’re planning to move to the Philippines, hearing what everyday life is *really* like can help a lot.

What’s something that surprised you — in a good or unexpected way?

It could be about culture, food, people, or daily routines.

Newcomers often wonder what “normal life” feels like here, so your honest experience can really help.