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Ever wondered how customer service feels when you're living abroad as a Filipino? In this episode, my sister and I dive into our real-life experiences-from retail shops to doctor visits or simple appointments. We share what surprised us and what felt different. It's an honest relatable conversation about expectations, cultural differences, and those that make you think, "Wait.. and to...

We're two sisters living in different countries, sharing how we each navigate integrating into a new culture. I talk about blending into life in the Netherlands a Pinay mom with a Filipino-Dutch family, while my sister shares her journey as an expat OFW in Belgium. Together we explore what it means to fit in, from the familiar comfort of Filipino circles to the challenges of local integration. Wel...

Join me, a Filipino mom living in the Netherlands, together with my sister who is currently based in Belgium, as we chat about our different expat journeys--mom life versus single life! We explore the fun contrasts, the similarities and that universal challenge of living overseas. Whether you're raising kids or loving your solo life, you'll enjoy this sisterly take on life abroad. Welcome...

In this episode, I open up about a conversation with a Filipino mom, Vina and how the language barrier affects and impacted her son's education. This is one of the silent struggles many Filipinos face when raising children in a new culture. In today's bitesize episode from Episode #004, I will share practical tips for moms navigating this journey. If you’re a Filipino parent, an expat or immigrant...

Have you ever felt used after helping someone—especially a fellow Pinay abroad? In today’s bitesize podcast from episode #020, babalikan po natin ang aking kuwentuhan with Mabel from Haarlem as she shares the experience when her kindness gets taken for granted. She learns the hard way that finding true friendship could start with tiwala at pakikisama but could end with disappointment. This episode...

For this clip from episode #010, we ask the question, what happens when a working woman—used to structure, goals, and independence—suddenly becomes a full-time mom, not by plan but by circumstance? I will share my own reflection and will share again with you my interesting conversation with Sheila, a fellow mom who made that unexpected transition living abroad. Whether you're navigating this shift...

In this episode, I’m opening up about something I’ve carried quietly for years—wondering if I’m still “Filipina enough” after living abroad for so long. I share my story of leaving the Philippines for abroad, becoming a Dutch citizen, and the complicated feelings that came with giving up my Philippine passport. If you’re a Filipina living overseas , feeling a little disconnected from home, this on...

In today's episode from S1E1, I will go back to my chat with Hya. Her story is about a young Filipino mom who moved to the Netherlands with her husband and toddler after he landed a job abroad. She shares her experience of adjusting to life as an expat mom in a new culture, far from family and familiar routines. Finding her footing as a parent, she opens up about the emotional and practical challe...

On today's clip from S2E1, babalikan po natin ang aking kuwentuhan with Rona, a Filipino mom living in Denmark. With many Filipinos dreaming of building a new life abroad, what happens when years of living in a country still do not guarantee residency? Paano na yon? Rona has lived for almost 8 years in Denmark but is still facing the challenges of securing permanent residency. She opens up about t...

In this episode po, I’ll talk about the ever-relevant issue of screen time and how it impacts our preteens’ behavior at home and our family dynamics. As an interracial Filipino-Dutch family living in the Netherlands, we recently switched to a negotiation parenting approach — inspired by Dutch culture — to solve (or at least try to solve) our screen time issues and improve discipline here at home....

On today’s clip from S1E2, I will go back to my chat with Eva, a Filipino mom in The Netherlands, who has chosen to raise her daughter with a 60-40 parenting approach, favoring Filipino values over the Dutch culture. Pag-uusapan po namin ang mga rason why she made this choice, what were her challenges, and how did it affect her relationship with her husband. Eva shares her unique experience raisin...

How easy or difficult is it to buy a bicycle in the Netherlands? Are there things you first need to consider or basta bumili ka nalang kung ano ang gusto mo? In this episode, I'll delve into the essential considerations we typically discuss before making a bicycle purchase, as these decisions can significantly impact our budget. Check out our blogging website www.pinaymomsblogs.com Visit our youtu...

On this episode we will talk about our personal experiences moving to a new country. Join me and my sister as we reminisce our times of excitement and awe leaving the Philippines with our whole family when we were young to live in the middle east, to the challenges of adapting to life as adults living in different countries here in Europe with different cultures and for different purposes.  Check...

Join us as we explore the lives of Filipino immigrants and overseas contract workers. One seeks new horizons driven by dreams, facing the weight of expectations in foreign lands. While the other leave out of necessity, braving separation from loved ones to send remittances home. Meron nga po ba sila talagang pinag-kaiba? As they they grapple with identity in the face of adversity and criticisms, d...

Join us as we talk about the intricate tapestry of Filipino migration experiences, exploring how individuals adapt their cultural behaviors, traditions, and identities upon relocating abroad. Is it in a good way or a bad way? We'll discuss what makes people grapple with issues of identity and belonging, shedding light on the resilience, complexities and interesting transformations that defines eac...

It's summer season once again and I bet you, some of us might be taking for granted these must knows during these warm months. So let me share with you what you need to watch out for lalo na po if you live here on this side of the pond... (Europe area, I mean). I bet you didn't even consider tip number 5! Find out what it is by listening in! Share this podcast to people you know and share the less...

No man is an island, sabi nga po nila. And the best way to make new friendships is to first meet people. Where and when will be the topic of this episode and for sure, to some of our listeners, they can relate to one or two of the ways that are discussed on this podcast. Hopefully to others naman po, meron kaming maitutulong or ideas na mai-share sa inyo. Hopefully this podcast will help those int...

I'd like to share with you an article with a list of 26 things that you should not say or do when you're in the Netherlands. Do I agree or disagree to all of them, or baka naman po they're too much? Let me also know what you think... Check out our blogging website: www.pinaymomsblogs.com

After so many attempts of coming back, here's turning 180 degrees and instead of doing more of our interviews with our other kababayans, let's try it this season to share my views and opinions on certain topics that interest me and might interest you!

How does a mom who love to shop handle her expenses at home? And what are the ways that can help a household organise and control their spending as a family?? Here’s 6 ways to organise your family finances for this coming new year! Listen in as we discuss these 6 tips and let’s see how this can be applied to the household of our guest for this episode, Ms. Eva from Heerlen, the Netherlands. Check...

After another long break we are back with another podcast and this time I'd like to share with you some strategies on how to handle your busy life on a daily basis based on interviews and conversations with busy moms living in different parts of Europe.  Check out our blogging website: www.pinaymomsblogs.com

On this episode of our podcast, makaka-kwentuhan po natin si Ms. Gerlie SB and Ms. Jamie Hernandez. They're both mother's of two, both living here in the Netherlands. We'll discuss about their challenges as their first born faces a new milestone: going to preschool. We will discuss about how their schedules at home have changed, the little sacrifices and adjustments to daily routine. We will also...

Meet Carla Base-Eriksson from Stockholm, Sweden. Carla is originally from Rizal, Philippines. And as we guest her on our podcast, we will learn from her that our dreams might be what we think is ideal, but actually something better might just come along. And ofcourse, merong kaunti naman pong sacrifice when it comes to the choices that we make and the relationships we build, but in the end, it’s a...

Meet Rhea Topacio from Hoofdorp, The Netherlands. Rhea is originally from Las Pinas, Metro Manila. Her company, Pamana Foods, owned together with her husband Dennis Rogacion, was the first to introduce Filipino flavoured ice-cream to the Dutch community having won two National Prizes at the De Nederlandse HORECA Prijzen in 2020. They were the first to manufacture a Filipino beer brand in the Nethe...

Meet Jean Belda Cinjee from Enschede, The Netherlands. Jean will show us how communication is very important in any relationship, but most especially your relationship with your partner. As she battled with depression and homesickness when she moved abroad, her faith kept her going believing that if she openly expresses her feelings and doubts, being true to herself and her Dutch husband will help...