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Ormoc City beachfront at sunset, expat cost breakdown

I Tested Ormoc City as an Expat Destination: Full Cost Breakdown

October 29, 2026

A month in Ormoc City, Philippines, a seaside city of 200,000+ people I'd never heard of. The honest costs: 35,000-peso rent, 250 pesos a week on petrol, the ferry from Cebu, gyms and cafes.

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I Moved to Cebu 60 Days Ago: The Honest Truth About Living in the Philippines

October 26, 2026

Two months living in Mactan, Lapu-Lapu, and I've got the real numbers on Cebu: rent, 13-peso jeepney rides, cheap visa extensions and the one thing that's hard to see. Here's how it really stacks up against Thailand and Vietnam.

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Someone Stole My Videos and Got 20 Million Views on TikTok. Here’s How I Got Them Taken Down

October 26, 2026

A random account reposted my videos to millions of views on TikTok. It took seven months, 15 reported links and one PDF, but they're gone. Here's exactly what worked.

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Davao Has Best Durian in the World – Davao City, Philippines!

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Top 9 Things to Do in Davao, Philippines

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Top 10 Things to do in Hua Hin, Thailand

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Microvan Models You Need to Know & The Toyota Sparky

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Top 7 Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants in Da Nang

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Rhinoplasty in Thailand – Fixing a broken nose

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My Life as a Musician in Australia

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EnChroma Color Blind Glasses Review

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Thailand YouTubers You should Follow

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November 15, 2021

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Visiting the Hidden Rock Ponds of Kamala, Phuket

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July 4, 2021

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The Barber Shop Experience in Thailand

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The Best Coffee Shops in Rawai Beach, Phuket

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Exploring Black Rock in Phuket

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EcoFlow Power Station Battery for Camping & Off-Grid

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4 ways to earn a living as a Digital Nomad

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The Best Surf Spots in Phuket, Thailand

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The Best Coffee Shops in Hua Hin, Thailand

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The Best Private Camping Sites in Thailand

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Hoi An – A must visit in Vietnam

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Hangdong Samoeng Loop Travel Guide

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Sankampaeng – Best places to visit

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December 14, 2019

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