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He Had a Boat, a House, and a Business in Florida. He Sold All of It to Move to the Philippines.

Jun 17, 2026

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3 min read

He Had a Boat, a House, and a Business in Florida. He Sold All of It to Move to the Philippines.

What a 71-year-old Air Force veteran found that was missing from his American life

Evan Lorezca
Evan Lorezca
The Philippines vs. Thailand — Where Should You Retire

Jun 15, 2026

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2 min read

The Philippines vs. Thailand — Where Should You Retire

An honest comparison from someone who spent 8 months living across both countries

Evan Lorezca
Evan Lorezca
The WSJ Says Americans Are Leaving. Here's Where the Smart Ones Land.

Jun 1, 2026

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2 min read

The WSJ Says Americans Are Leaving. Here's Where the Smart Ones Land.

The data is in. The question is no longer whether to leave — it's where

Evan Lorezca
Evan Lorezca
The Philippine Peso Just Crashed. American Retirees Have Never Had It Better.

May 29, 2026

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2 min read

The Philippine Peso Just Crashed. American Retirees Have Never Had It Better.

Why right now is the most powerful time to move your dollars to BGC

Evan Lorezca
Evan Lorezca
Why He Chose BGC Over Charlotte, NC — And Has Zero Regrets

May 27, 2026

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2 min read

Why He Chose BGC Over Charlotte, NC — And Has Zero Regrets

The comparison that made staying in America feel like a mistake

Evan Lorezca
Evan Lorezca
What Full-Time Personal Staff Costs in the Philippines

May 25, 2026

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2 min read

What Full-Time Personal Staff Costs in the Philippines

A private driver. A live-in maid. A personal chef. An assistant. Here is the full breakdown.

Evan Lorezca
Evan Lorezca
American Veterans Are Getting Philippine Permanent Residency for $1,500. Here's How.

May 22, 2026

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2 min read

American Veterans Are Getting Philippine Permanent Residency for $1,500. Here's How.

The visa benefit most military retirees have never heard of

Evan Lorezca
Evan Lorezca
He Came to BGC for 3 Weeks With His Son. Neither of Them Wanted to Leave.

May 20, 2026

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2 min read

He Came to BGC for 3 Weeks With His Son. Neither of Them Wanted to Leave.

What happens when a divorced dad from Seattle stops being invisible

Evan Lorezca
Evan Lorezca
America Made Him Feel Invisible. The Philippines Made Him Feel Alive

May 18, 2026

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2 min read

America Made Him Feel Invisible. The Philippines Made Him Feel Alive

What nobody in the expat world is honest enough to say out loud

Evan Lorezca
Evan Lorezca
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