Ongoing, practical guidance to help you avoid expensive mistakes, understand what actually matters, and build a better life here
Most people try to figure out life in the Philippines through random videos, scattered advice, and trial and error. That usually leads to confusion, wasted money, and unnecessary stress.
California Expat Insider is designed to give you clarity, context, and better judgment so you can make smarter decisions from the start or improve your situation if you are already here.
A lot of people come to the Philippines with incomplete or misleading information
Then they learn the hard way
California Expat Insider exists to make that less likely
Membership
Clear, practical breakdowns of what is changing, what matters, and what to pay attention to
A growing library of deeper, more direct video insights that are not shared publicly
Ask questions, get clarity, and hear real situations broken down
Checklists, planning tools, and guides you can actually use
Discounts on courses, cohorts, and events
Be first to access new programs, meetups, and opportunities
This is not just extra content. It is ongoing decision support.
Examples of the kind of guidance members get include
This is grounded, practical guidance based on real experience
The earlier you get clarity, the fewer mistakes you make.
If you are actively planning a move, adjusting your life here, or trying to make better decisions, this is most valuable before small mistakes turn into expensive ones.
Free content helps you understand what is possible
The free guide gives you a strong starting point
California Expat Insider helps you stay informed and make better decisions over time
Courses and programs help you solve specific problems step by step
Founding Member Pricing
$39
per month
Access all insider content, updates, and resources. Cancel anytime.
$390
per year
Lower overall cost with full access and priority benefits.
This is the founding member price and may increase in the future as more content, tools, and features are added.
Annual members receive a lower overall cost and stronger long term value.
You can cancel anytime on the monthly plan.
California Expat is built on real experience living and building businesses in the Philippines
It is not based on short visits or surface level impressions
The goal is simple
Help you understand what life here is actually like and make better decisions along the way
If you want to stop guessing and start making better decisions about life in the Philippines, this is the next step
