Blokes ask me this one constantly. What does a partner visa actually cost, and how long does it really take from "first hello" to her landing in Sydney as your wife? Here's the honest answer, with no ...
Blokes ask me this one all the time. Why is the divorce rate in Australia so high, and what's actually going on back home? After 15+ years living in the Philippines and running Down Under Visa, here's...
One of the most tired and offensive stereotypes out there is that Asian women are subservient. After 15+ years married to a Filipina and running Down Under Visa, Jeff Harvie sets the record straight o...
More and more Aussie blokes are finding love in South East Asia, especially the Philippines. And it's not what the cynics think. Here's why good men are looking beyond Australian shores for a life par...
What to expect at Filipino parties, weddings and funerals. The cultural differences between Australian and Filipino celebrations, from the loud music to the social games....
Once a marriage has lasted twenty-five to thirty years, the usual major issues will have been resolved. But there are two preventable situations in older Filipinas that concern health and independence...
You went looking for the love of your life. You want to believe that she is with you purely because she loves you. She's not with you for the money, is she?...
Western men have spent the last 40 years under a cloud of guilt. When we try to be decisive, strong, reliable, we risk being patriarchal and dominating. But Filipinas expect their man to be masculine....
The milk lobby has been effective in convincing people that milk is essential. Nowhere more than in the Philippines. Filipino parents are convinced that milk and vitamins are essential....
Australian men and Filipina ladies can form wonderful marriages. But mind reading? We are hopeless at it. Say what you mean!...
HUGE can of worms! We all love our kids, and we take our parenting very seriously. If you have kids, or if your lady is a single mum with kids, then you will have things you need to deal with....
As husbands or fiancés of Filipinas, you will have to deal with lies and withholding the truth. They will damage your relationship....
The Philippines is a religious country. The population is 80 - 85% Catholic. Christianity and things-religious are part and parcel of the country and the culture....
You will discover that everyone is an expert in the Philippines. No one wants to admit they do not know something. And the more senior the family member, the more they are likely to give advice....
Understanding the "tambay" - the Filipino phenomenon of hanging around doing nothing. Why does it happen and how should you view it?...
Single mothers in the Philippines are common, but there are things Australian men should understand before entering a relationship with one....
Understanding how Filipinos think and why they behave as they do. Filipino psychology is heavily influenced by family, community, and the importance of maintaining smooth interpersonal relationships....
One thing you may have noticed about the Philippines is there is a very definite caste or class system at work. Social position is very much a major thing for Filipinos....
On any street corner in the Philippines you will find a group of Pinoys keeping the economy afloat. They are 'tambay', also known as being 'on stand by'....
Australian men and Filipina ladies can often form the most wonderful and happy marriages. The cultures of Australia and the Philippines have some similarities, but more areas where we blend nicely tog...