Have you ever dreamed of packing up your bags and leaving for another country for good? A lot of people from western countries – Europe and America – seem to favor this idea. They tend to pick an Asian country and spend the rest of their lives there.

Jan, a Dutchman, is one of them. He has decided to settle down in the Philippines and share his experiences with the rest of the world through his blog, Expat in the Philippines. You can read about the wonderful culture of this country as seen from a foreigner’s point of view. You can also read about various events and tips that an expat would find very useful. The texts are relatively short and there are a few photos here and there – I would suggest more pics, perhaps. Overall, though, it is a good read, especially for those who are interested in the country.

Dating is a concept that many countries in the East used to be unfamiliar with. Truth be told, I think that dating is a Western concept. However, with the advent of technology, the world has become a much smaller place, and ideas and behaviors have spread from one country to another very quickly.

With regard to dating, this activity has taken on a new twist, thanks to the Internet. People can now communicate and interact with one another despite geographic boundaries. That is the driving force behind the blog International Dating & Foreign Women Frankly Discussed And Controversially Revealed.

Quite a mouthful for a blog title, huh? Well there is a lot that you can read in this blog and I found many of the posts quite interesting. One thing I noticed is that it is geared mainly towards men – just take a look at the title and you’ll have a glimpse of what I mean.

Are you from the UK? Do you know someone from there? If you answered yes to either question, then I have a blog suggestion for you. UK Office Direct is the blog of one of the leading office supplies companies in the UK. In the blog, they feature various products that the company carries. What interested me was the fact that they feature products and offer promo codes to boot! And I am sure you know what promo codes mean – big time savings!

I am not from the UK but I am sure that my friends from over there would appreciate being given the heads up on this blog. You should go ahead and spread the word as well. Who knows, something similar just might crop up in our own respective parts of the world.

Children and women are some of the most vulnerable groups of people today.  Don’t get me wrong – I am all for empowerment of all individuals – but I really think that we cannot discount the fact that children, especially, are more prone to abuse and neglect.  It is thus a pleasure for me to feature the blog Foreign Policy Association: Children.  Behind this blog is Cassandra Clifford, a non-profit freelancer who is working hard to put a stop to human trafficking.  She fills the pages of the blog with so much relevant information.  It is a must visit for anyone who declares that he/she has social morals.

Economies and markets may be down right now but for those who have some extra cash to burn, it could be a good thing.  One of the industries highly affected by economic problems is the real estate industry.  As such, there is no better time to learn more about everything related to real estate than right now.  Whether you are thinking of buying or selling a piece of property, information is always important.  The Real Estate Blogger talks about everything real estate – from buying to selling to mortgage and more.  It is a good place to find practical information on real estate issues, especially for those residing in Canada.