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Finding community: expat meetups in Manila
Manila is huge and lonely until it isn't. Here is how to find your people — language exchanges, run clubs, and the surprisingly welcoming local communities.
DODaniel Okonkwo4 min read· Oct 8, 2024
Culture
Understanding Filipino time and 'mañana' culture
Why 'see you at 3' sometimes means 4, and how to adapt without becoming the impatient foreigner. A thoughtful look at pacing, relationships, and respect.
SRSofía Ruiz5 min read· Aug 5, 2024
Practical
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Typhoon season: an expat's preparedness checklist
Typhoon season runs June to November. This is the practical checklist I wish someone had handed me before my first Signal No. 3 in Cebu.
JWJames Whitfield7 min read· Jul 10, 2024
Travel
Weekend in Siargao beyond the surf
Siargao is famous for Cloud 9, but the island rewards the curious: lagoons, island hopping, and a surprisingly tight-knit community of long-stayers.
LPLina Park5 min read· Jun 18, 2024