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Should You Retire Early?

Philosophy & Politics, Travel Survival · March 2, 2019

The main issue and dilemma that most folks seem to have is whether they should retire now or work a few more years to get a few hundred more dollars per month.

Should I Buy a Bar, a Hotel, or a Pig Farm in Southeast Asia?

How to Make & Save Money, Travel Survival · January 14, 2019

Looking to invest in a business when you retire in Southeast Asia? Let me help you decide which hole to throw your money down.

Want to Travel the World? Here’s the First Step. LIVE FROM BANGKOK

How to Make & Save Money, Travel Survival · December 17, 2018

Join me as I people watch and drink beer. I’ll take a long, drawn out time to explain to you the first step in becoming an expat or world traveler.

U.S. Consulate in Cebu City Gets an A-Plus Rating & A Walk Around the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel

Philippines, Travel Survival · November 25, 2018

The folks down at the U.S. consulate in Cebu City get an A-Plus rating from this expat and world traveler.

Typical Jet Ski Scam of Southeast Asia? You Make the Call. We Decided to NOT Take the Chance.

Philippines, Travel Survival · November 24, 2018

If you come to Southeast Asia, be VERY CAREFUL about who you rent a jet ski from.

U.S. Embassy Robbed Me of $100 and Two Hours of My Life

Philosophy & Politics, Travel Survival · November 24, 2018

If you try to get a document notarized at a U.S. embassy, they will charge you fifty bucks per page. Absolute robbery.

Extending My Tourist Visa in Angeles City – 29 Day Visa Waiver Costs 3,030 Pesos

Philippines, Travel Survival · November 7, 2018

The first extension is for an additional 29 days and costs 3,030 PHP which is roughly $60 USD.

Why I Had To Leave My Hotel Room in the Philippines

Stories & Adventures, Travel Survival · October 27, 2018

Let me show you around one of my favorite little hotels in Angeles City. I’ll explain the importance of keeping the buckets in the CR filled.

Electrical Brownout in the Philippines – No Cold Beer!

Philippines, Travel Survival · October 7, 2018

I can live without air-conditioning, hot water for the shower, a TV, and lights at my beach condo. I do not WANT to live without cold beer! The electricity has been out all day.

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