Evan Lorezca | Savvy Expat

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Evan Lorezca

Chicago-born expat who moved to the Philippines in 2019 and never looked back. With 5+ years of boots-on-the-ground experience and 50,000 YouTube subscribers, Evan helps Western expats and retirees relocate to the Philippines without the guesswork, overpaying, or wasted time.

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Why You Should Not Move to the Province When You First Come to the Philippines

Aug 26, 2026

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Why You Should Not Move to the Province When You First Come to the Philippines

The romantic version and the real version are not the same thing — and the gap between them gets expensive

He Came to the Philippines for Peace. He Lost $7,000 Instead.

Aug 24, 2026

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He Came to the Philippines for Peace. He Lost $7,000 Instead.

What one man learned about doing it alone — and how close he came to giving up on the dream entirely

He's Lived in Thailand, Japan, and Mexico. He Still Got Help Moving to the Philippines.

Aug 24, 2026

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He's Lived in Thailand, Japan, and Mexico. He Still Got Help Moving to the Philippines.

A veteran expat's honest take on why experience doesn't make the Philippines any less worth doing right

Should You Buy or Rent in BGC or Makati? The Honest Answer

Aug 21, 2026

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Should You Buy or Rent in BGC or Makati? The Honest Answer

What the actual math says — even for the person who can easily afford either

I Asked 5 Americans Why They Left The US For BGC, Philippines — Here's What They Said...

Aug 17, 2026

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I Asked 5 Americans Why They Left The US For BGC, Philippines — Here's What They Said...

What happens when you put a lawyer, a professor, a veteran, and an entrepreneur in the same room in Makati

Which Philippine Visa Is Actually Right for You? A Simple Breakdown.

Aug 12, 2026

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Which Philippine Visa Is Actually Right for You? A Simple Breakdown.

The five real options, what they actually require, and who each one is actually built for

He Lost Everything on His First Night in the Philippines. Then He Called Us.

Aug 10, 2026

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He Lost Everything on His First Night in the Philippines. Then He Called Us.

How a retired teacher with three PhDs went from an unsafe Airbnb in tears to a BGC high-rise in 72 hours

What I Have Learned Helping 170 Americans Move to the Philippines

Aug 5, 2026

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What I Have Learned Helping 170 Americans Move to the Philippines

The patterns nobody tells you about — from the man who has seen them all

Why BGC and Makati Have Better Nightlife Than Most American Cities

Aug 3, 2026

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Why BGC and Makati Have Better Nightlife Than Most American Cities

What happens after dark in Manila that nobody in the expat YouTube world ever talks about

$5,000 a Month in America vs. BGC. The Difference Will Shock You.

Jul 31, 2026

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$5,000 a Month in America vs. BGC. The Difference Will Shock You.

A side by side breakdown of what the same budget buys on each side of the world — and why the math only goes one way

Why the Philippines Has Better Private Healthcare Than Most Americans Realize

Jul 29, 2026

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Why the Philippines Has Better Private Healthcare Than Most Americans Realize

The hospital two blocks from your BGC condo just ranked among the top 250 in the world

The Permanent Residency Visa Americans Are Using to Stay in the Philippines Forever

Jul 27, 2026

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The Permanent Residency Visa Americans Are Using to Stay in the Philippines Forever

Why the Philippines has the best retirement visa in Asia — and most wealthy Americans have never heard of it

The 5 Things Wealthy Americans Get Wrong When Moving to the Philippines

Jul 22, 2026

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The 5 Things Wealthy Americans Get Wrong When Moving to the Philippines

What separates the expats who land well from the ones who spend their first year fixing expensive mistakes

How Much It Costs to Live a Top 1% Lifestyle in the Philippines

Jul 20, 2026

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How Much It Costs to Live a Top 1% Lifestyle in the Philippines

The number that makes wealthy Americans rethink everything they thought they knew about retirement

He Was Spending $10,000 a Month in Washington. His BGC Penthouse Costs 75% Less

Jul 17, 2026

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He Was Spending $10,000 a Month in Washington. His BGC Penthouse Costs 75% Less

What a disabled veteran from Washington State found when he stopped paying American prices for an American life

Why BGC Is the Singapore of Southeast Asia — Without the Price Tag

Jul 15, 2026

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Why BGC Is the Singapore of Southeast Asia — Without the Price Tag

The city that keeps surprising wealthy Americans who thought they knew what Southeast Asia looked like

This Wall Street Lawyer Had a $10,000 Budget. Here's What We Found Him in Makati

Jul 13, 2026

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This Wall Street Lawyer Had a $10,000 Budget. Here's What We Found Him in Makati

What a Wall Street lawyer discovered when he stopped letting American overhead limit his life

This Expat Lives Like a King in The Philippines on $5,000 a Month — Here's What He Gets

Jul 10, 2026

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This Expat Lives Like a King in The Philippines on $5,000 a Month — Here's What He Gets

What a former Hawaii lawyer discovered when he stopped paying American prices for an American lifestyle

How to Move to the Philippines Without Losing Your US Life

Jul 8, 2026

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How to Move to the Philippines Without Losing Your US Life

The financial and logistical checklist every expat wishes they had before they left

The Honest Truth About Why Americans Are Really Leaving for the Philippines

Jul 6, 2026

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The Honest Truth About Why Americans Are Really Leaving for the Philippines

It was never really about the exchange rate

The 5 Apps Every BGC Expat Downloads Before Moving to the Philippines

Jul 3, 2026

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The 5 Apps Every BGC Expat Downloads Before Moving to the Philippines

The difference between a smooth first week and a frustrating one comes down to these

He Was Done With American Women. BGC Changed Everything.

Jul 1, 2026

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He Was Done With American Women. BGC Changed Everything.

What American men are actually finding in the Philippines that they stopped looking for back home

What $50 Gets You in BGC for an Entire Day

Jun 29, 2026

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What $50 Gets You in BGC for an Entire Day

The daily lifestyle breakdown that makes every American retiree question why they waited so long

He Left Texas Paying $4,000 a Month. BGC Costs Him $2,000 — With a Better Life

Jun 26, 2026

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He Left Texas Paying $4,000 a Month. BGC Costs Him $2,000 — With a Better Life

What a 30-year-old software sales professional found when he stopped being bored in Houston

He Left New York Paying $5,400 a Month. BGC Gave Him the Same View for $1,200

Jun 24, 2026

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He Left New York Paying $5,400 a Month. BGC Gave Him the Same View for $1,200

What a Long Island retiree found when he stopped paying New York prices for a New York life