Author: Morten Kristensen

Morten Kristensen

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Originally from Denmark, Morten decided to go backpacking in South East Asia while writing his master's thesis. The plan was to explore every country in the region - but when he landed in Manila he fell in love with the bustling city and island nation and met the love of his life. After this, he decided to settle down in the Philippines for good. He enjoys building Lego and exploring the beautiful sights, different beaches, and cultures of the Philippines with his wife and their newborn heir.

An Expat’s Guide to Spouse Visa in the Philippines

2026-06-24 by Morten Kristensen

Marrying a Filipino citizen opens the door to the 13A visa, which lets you live and work in the Philippines indefinitely without visa runs. Here is how the probationary-then-permanent process works and what it really costs.

Giving Birth in the Philippines: A Guide for Expats

2026-06-13 by Morten Kristensen

Giving birth in the Philippines is manageable for expats who plan ahead: choose a private hospital over a public one, sort health insurance before you conceive, and budget at least PHP 150,000 for a normal delivery at a private Manila hospital.

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