Filipinas: beautiful, lively, traditional, loyal, less regard for age differences. Great! But there’s a flipside to all of these – there are pros and cons to dating a Filipina (woman from the Philippines). Foreign men all too easily overlook the cons when they fall in love with the pros. Knowing these differences can be critical. …
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Meeting a lovely Thai woman can be intimidating for Western men new to Thai customs, or even for guys who’ve been here a while. Picture this: You arrive at her family’s gathering bearing orchids and towing a big stinky durian. You press palms together in a graceful wai to her beaming aunties. Your Thai lady …
Foreign men dating Vietnamese women is becoming increasingly common. Vietnam’s rapid development, growing tourism industry, and status as an expat hotspot have led to more opportunities for cross-cultural relationships. Dating someone from a different cultural background can be exciting and enriching, but also comes with unique challenges. Understanding Vietnamese culture, values, and dating etiquette is …
Foreigners Dating Vietnamese Women: Tips, Insights, Culture, Romance Read More »
Views of tattoos in Southeast Asia vary widely, and much of this owes to the culture and religion of each country. Tattoos on men have held cultural and spiritual importance across Southeast Asia for centuries. Traditional tattoos were often seen as protective, symbolic of status, or beautifying. In the Philippines, intricate tattoos adorned male warriors’ …
A manly beard may be cool and masculine in the West, but it can have the opposite effect in the Philippines. Despite this, bros keep coming over with their bushy beards or hipster ‘stache and expecting the ladies to swoon. And cultures where facial hair is related to religion (and manliness), may find a steeper …
Do Filipinas Like Facial Hair on Foreign Men (or any men)? Read More »
A date with a Filipina in the Philippines should be relaxed, low-pressure, and make her feel safe. Many foreign guys spend too much or push too hard. By considering her background, you can find a suitable place and activity whether you’re in Manila, Cebu, or out in the province. Whether you met them online, spoke …
Types of Filipino Girls and Where to Take Them on a Date Read More »
You’re in a relationship with a girl from the Philippines and she suddenly goes quiet and won’t explain what’s up. Odds are good that it’s the dreaded… tampo. Are you ready to deal with it? Tampo is a Filipino/Tagalog word that doesn’t have a direct English translation. A lot of Westerners equate it to sulking, …
How to Deal with Tampo, the Filipino Silent Treatment Read More »
All the love of Thailand and its weather, lifestyle, and women cannot prevent some marriages from failing. And when a non-Thai (foreigner) and his Thai wife divorce in Thailand, he’s highly unlikely to get a 50/50 or better split. He will, however, get a fairer shake than in some other countries. Thailand has a developed …
Who Gets What When a Thai Wife and Foreign Husband Divorce? Read More »
Why marry a Thai woman? Why is a Thai woman better than a Western woman? Can you even communicate with Thai women properly? Well, of course love has a great deal to do with it and, yes, you can communicate just fine thank you, but also there are numerous benefits apart from the obvious, such …
Vietnamese women are a unique mix of qualities you’ll find in different Asian cultures. They can be as restrained and polite as Japanese, but as chilly and direct as Chinese. They are, however, unmistakably attractive to many Western men. If you’re an older guy, you may not get to “enjoy” the age gap you can …
