The UK immigration system is incredibly intrusive, and you need to understand they will ask the hard questions, and to stand any chance of a Visa, you will need to answer them. Based on my experience with the unmarried partner visa application process, as in my previous article, I am writing this. Buyer beware So…
UK Immigration and the Philippines
I have written this article based on personal experience with UK Immigration for Philippines citizens. With what you will go through to achieve the visa. I will add a few specific figures and facts. But I want to write mainly about the parts you will not be told when you apply for a visa to…
Cupid’s Philippines Scams
Apparently, Cupid has an evil sense of humour and punishes the weak. YouTube is now full of Cupid’s Philippines scams videos, so I decided to dedicate this week’s article to the subject. Now you are now single. You have probably decided to follow the enlightened men of the west. Heading east to find the love…
A to Z of Filipina Magic – Part 2
In my last article, I wrote my ideas for the first half ofhttps://www.filscotstudio.com/building-a-house-in-the-philippines “Filipina Magic”. So, I hope that this second half will complete the story. Before I move on, I have seen a lot of comments on YouTube channels telling western men to avoid Filipinas because they will take all your money, let you…
A to Z of Filipina Magic – Part 1
When asked about retirement, my answer is now “Filipina Magic”. So, then I get asked by friends and colleagues all the time, “What’s so special about the Philippines?” Any man in the west who was raised as a gentleman and taught how to treat women by their mothers will completely understand why. We are fed…
Building Fails Philippines – Part 2
This weeks article is called building fails in the Philippines – part 2. As I mentioned in last week’s article, it is not to highlight foolishness but a collection of areas I need to think about when building your home in the Philippines. In most of my articles, I have talked about topics that are the “normal”…
Building Fails Philippines – Part 1
This weeks article is called building fails in the Philippines – part 1. I have called this part 1 as it will stretch to two or three articles. It is not to highlight foolishness but a collection of areas I feel you need to think about when building your home in the Philippines. In my…
Container homes in the Philippines
Three plus years ago, at the very start of my “Build my own home” Journey. I was determined to build a container home in the Philippines. I had the land in the Philippines and a container home design that met my list of requirements. These requirements had to cope with the environmental tests the Philippines…
More Smart Technology in the Philippines
Last week we looked at how SMART Technology in the Philippines can help keep you safe. We looked at how it would be a good idea to understand that you have a developing problem with security instead of finding out when you arrive home to find your property gone or wake up face to face…
Smart Technology in the Philippines
Understanding current Smart Home technology in the Philippines, to be honest, should be very high on your list of design criteria when designing your home. Current Security Ideas Previously I have talked about ex-pats building massive walls covered in broken glass or barbed wire to prevent theft or just allow a good night sleep for…