Real Relocation Stories

  • Modern wooden building with large glass window set against mountainous landscape with grassy foreground and cloudy sky.

    "So I was nervous about relocating, especially as a single woman starting from scratch. I had always built friendships through school, work, or friends of friends. Starting with zero connections felt intimidating."

    — Krista relocating from the USA to Manila, Philippines

  • “The surprising factor about Metro Manila for me was the cost of living. I naively assumed it would be similar to Vietnam, Thailand, or Cambodia, but it really isn’t. Electricity is among the highest in ASEAN, rent is steep, and often needs to be paid a year in advance. Having a relocation firm would have been invaluable to help us budget better and navigate life here.”

    — E from England

  • A woman sitting at a table outdoors, smiling, drinking from a coconut. The background shows palm trees and a pool, indicating a tropical setting.

    "Finding an apartment, setting up internet, figuring out how to pay my first electricity bill without a local bank account, and meeting fellow expats to make friends. All of it felt overwhelming at the same time"

    — Gemma from Australia

  • “I think the paperwork and admin setup was harder than expected, especially with all the bureaucracy here. Everything needed to be notarized and signed multiple times. It definitely caught me by surprise!”

    — Clare from England

  • Scenic landscape of a large lake surrounded by green hills and tall mountains under a cloudy sky.

    “So to be honest, I had no idea how to do most things, like renting a place, paying bills, or navigating daily life. Having a local team and a realtor provided to me made all the difference. I couldn’t recommend this kind of support more!”

    — Troy, who moved from the USA to the Philippines,

  • Cassie testimonial

    — Cassie relocating from England to Manila, Philippines