Author: Jan Kenneth Hansen

Jan Kenneth Hansen

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A native Norwegian who has a passion for writing about his experiences living in the Philippines. After being here for many years, he has absolutely no intention of going back to cold summers and dreadful weather. Working as a freelancer online, Jan was able to move away from his native country in 2018 and pursued his dream as a digital nomad exploring and experiencing the wonderful island paradise of the Philippines. He is excited to finally share with you his journey and discoveries along the way, and will continually find interesting content for expats to learn about their new home country.

An Expat’s Guide to Dating Sites in the Philippines

2026-10-292026-10-11 by Jan Kenneth Hansen

If you want to try a Philippines-focused site without paying to read messages, start with PinaLove. Free members can send and read messages, with a wait between sends. If you already live here, compare the people you find with a local search on Tinder or Bumble. Choose the service that produces useful conversations before paying for extras.

How to Apply for Credit Card for Expats in the Philippines

2026-09-072026-07-05 by Jan Kenneth Hansen

Getting a credit card as an expat in the Philippines is doable as long as you apply in person, bring the right documents, and start with a secured card or a low-income-requirement option. If the process takes time, GCash and Maya offer similar perks in the meantime.

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