Gordon Kent Musgrave
American expat in the Philippines
Forum posts
5
Contacts
15
About me
American
Lives in Sogod, Eastern Visayas
Speaks English
Registration: 14 June 2017
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 ...
The main thing I miss is pickles,pinto beans,baloney...strange but it's the truth ,I don't miss the high crime in the U.S.,in the city I lived in,there was more murders in one day than here in a month,I don't miss the restrictions that ... Read More
Adapting to the climate in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to the Philippines is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of the Philippines? How does the local weather impact your daily life, ...
Hi ,I came from a high humidity and high temp area of Texas,but I had air condition,here no AC so it was tough getting use to at first,now I work on my house (building) for at least 7 or 8 hours a day I'm dripping with sweat when I'm ... Read More
how much can be to build a house? by giovannigio
how much can be cost build a house, mixed with cement and wood, for example floor made in wood. 2 floor , 40 squarmeter
If you decide to live in the visayas ,labor is even cheaper, carpenter and helper goes for 550 PHP a day, the down side​ is lack of quality lumber and materials but if you are a hands-on person you can control what happens to your house!!! Read More
º£½ÇÂÒÂ×s on Leyte by goingabroad
Hello Everyone, I am new to this forum. Our family moved to the Philippines in 2015. Currently, we are living in Ormoc City, Leyte. My wife's hometown. Just wanted to see if there were any other expats near this area?
Thanks,I have seen quite a few here,but just in passing Read More