Quote Originally Posted by Troubadour View Post
Hi there everyone.

I have just returned to Britain from the Philippines. My lady and I have finalised all the bureaucratic details and our marriage license is due on March 13th. I am returning at the beginning of June for the wedding.

I fell in love with the Philippines the moment I set foot in the place, and our plan is for me to move there rather than for my fiancee to come to Britain.

When I visit I stay in the family home, living and eating like a Philippino as far as possible. I find it is the best way to learn the culture and the language, plus it tends to earn you more respect from the locals than I would get staying in hotels and hanging with ex-pats.

I must admit that I cannot stand PATIS - sorry to all Philippine citizens (I know you all seem to love the stuff) - but it is just awful!!!

I have found the Philippines to be generally interesting, with warm and friendly people. Although the towns and cities can be a bit scruffy and the atmosphere a bit wild west - I am always desperately sad when I come away and am always pleased to return.

Hanggang sa muli

Paalam
It's nice to hear that you like in Philippines even though you find it strange in some places.

We love Patis, but as you being a western it's normal to hate the smell of Patis... You haven't see and smell the most foreigner hate?? Dried fish?