Expat Tales of Life in the Philippines (Philippines, Philippines Travel Guide, Philippines Kindle, Philippines Travel, Expatriates, Expatriate Living, Expats)
Book Details
Author(s)Gary McMurrain
PublisherRetiringToThePhilippines.com
ISBN / ASINB00IR3B17I
ISBN-13978B00IR3B177
Sales Rank657,776
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
Traveling or moving to another country can be a scary thing to do and if you've never been there before it can be even scarier.
What if you could talk to somebody who's already done what you're planning to do? Wouldn't that make it a bit less of an ordeal?
Being paralyzed by fear and not perusing your dreams is far too common in our society and it's getting worse all the time.
In 'Expat Tales of Life in the Philippines' author Gary McMurrain draws on his extensive experience of living the expat lifestyle in the Philippines. Gary first started traveling to the Philippines almost 28 years ago and he's been living there permanently since 2009.
His stories are filled with exciting tales of the places that he's been and the wonderful people that he's met. The writing style is comfortable and easy to read and makes you feel as if you're actually living the experiences yourself.
Gary does a fantastic job of showing you life in the Philippines through his eyes and allows you to see a side of the culture that most never get to see.
If you're trying to get a feel for what awaits you when you travel to the Philippines as an expat then this book is perfect for you. You'll get a flavor of the culture and differences that make the Philippines such a vibrant and exciting place to be.
Traveling to a foreign country can be scary but with the help of 'Expat Tales of Life in the Philippines' it instantly becomes an adventure and a wealth of possibilities.
In chapter one Gary recalls the first time he ever flew to the Philippines and gives us an insight into exactly how he was feeling.
A wide range of emotions that included; fear, excitement, hope... and everything in between.
Here's what Gary wrote...
"The flight to Memphis was only 45 minutes in duration, so it was short and sweet. First leg of my trip was over but I still had a long way to go. Not much time to blow in Memphis, as my connecting flight was only 50 minutes from loading time. No time to check out Graceland but the King was already dead anyway and he was not in the Building.
No time to go to Beale Street and look for any blue suede shoes, either. I thought about how those would look on me if I bought a pair and arrived in the Philippines with them on.
A fancy clothing store in the Memphis Airport did have some sporty alligator shoes but at $250 a pair, they were more than I wanted to spend. I didn’t need any fancy shoes, I thought, as I was going to get some sand between my toes in the Philippines. I didn’t like wearing shoes anyway unless I had to! I still don’t. "
The rest of the book continues in a similar vein and we are propelled into an exciting, vibrant and eclectic world of people, places and strange events.
Gary McMurrain is a U.S citizen who has been living, visiting and doing business in the Philippines for over 28 years. In 2009, he relocated to Bacolod City in Negros Occidental where he now lives with his wife and young son. He spends much of his free time helping others to achieve the expat lifestyle and can often be found on the various forums and newsgroups dedicated to the subject.
If you would like to read more articles and stories by Gary then please visit his website at http://retiringtothephilippines.com
What if you could talk to somebody who's already done what you're planning to do? Wouldn't that make it a bit less of an ordeal?
Being paralyzed by fear and not perusing your dreams is far too common in our society and it's getting worse all the time.
In 'Expat Tales of Life in the Philippines' author Gary McMurrain draws on his extensive experience of living the expat lifestyle in the Philippines. Gary first started traveling to the Philippines almost 28 years ago and he's been living there permanently since 2009.
His stories are filled with exciting tales of the places that he's been and the wonderful people that he's met. The writing style is comfortable and easy to read and makes you feel as if you're actually living the experiences yourself.
Gary does a fantastic job of showing you life in the Philippines through his eyes and allows you to see a side of the culture that most never get to see.
If you're trying to get a feel for what awaits you when you travel to the Philippines as an expat then this book is perfect for you. You'll get a flavor of the culture and differences that make the Philippines such a vibrant and exciting place to be.
Traveling to a foreign country can be scary but with the help of 'Expat Tales of Life in the Philippines' it instantly becomes an adventure and a wealth of possibilities.
Sample of Expat Tales of Life in the Philippines
In chapter one Gary recalls the first time he ever flew to the Philippines and gives us an insight into exactly how he was feeling.
A wide range of emotions that included; fear, excitement, hope... and everything in between.
Here's what Gary wrote...
"The flight to Memphis was only 45 minutes in duration, so it was short and sweet. First leg of my trip was over but I still had a long way to go. Not much time to blow in Memphis, as my connecting flight was only 50 minutes from loading time. No time to check out Graceland but the King was already dead anyway and he was not in the Building.
No time to go to Beale Street and look for any blue suede shoes, either. I thought about how those would look on me if I bought a pair and arrived in the Philippines with them on.
A fancy clothing store in the Memphis Airport did have some sporty alligator shoes but at $250 a pair, they were more than I wanted to spend. I didn’t need any fancy shoes, I thought, as I was going to get some sand between my toes in the Philippines. I didn’t like wearing shoes anyway unless I had to! I still don’t. "
The rest of the book continues in a similar vein and we are propelled into an exciting, vibrant and eclectic world of people, places and strange events.
About the Author
Gary McMurrain is a U.S citizen who has been living, visiting and doing business in the Philippines for over 28 years. In 2009, he relocated to Bacolod City in Negros Occidental where he now lives with his wife and young son. He spends much of his free time helping others to achieve the expat lifestyle and can often be found on the various forums and newsgroups dedicated to the subject.
If you would like to read more articles and stories by Gary then please visit his website at http://retiringtothephilippines.com
