Taralets Talk: The Filipino Expat Chronicles

Discover the answers to some Quora questions about Filipino culture by listening to our last episode of Season 3.

In this episode, we explored the varied Filipino traditions and culture. We dive into our opinion of OFWs as modern-day heroes, unpacking our deep love for our culture and traditions—including revealing toxic traits all too familiar to Filipinos.

This week's episode is a personal reflection of Mark's journey to becoming a U.S. citizen. It tells the story of how he and his wife overcame the challenges of his deportation back to the Philippines on a tourist visa and later took a spousal petition route to be with her. Learn from Mark's experiences and find out what you need to do if you're interested in coming to the United States or becoming a citizen.

In this podcast episode, we discuss investments and impart advice to Filipino immigrants who want to get started in stocks and cryptocurrencies.

In this episode, we want to share our guest, Maria Cristina Viloria's experience as a former employee at ABS-CBN before the shutdown and what the implications were for her family after being laid off.

Join us as we tackle the common problem of overspending and how to stay within your budget. Learn helpful tips on how to save money and make the most of your income.

Deciding to move to a new country is one thing - but making rookie mistakes can set your experience back. In this episode, we talk about some of the most common mistakes made by new immigrants and how you can avoid them.

Princess Nanaman, a Filipina expat who lived in Malaysia, will share with us what she experienced when she first moved there. As well as three tips if anyone is considering working abroad.

Listen to our Halloween special episode where we discuss some of the scariest urban legends from both the US and the Philippines. Hear personal stories of paranormal activity and why we should always listen to our gut feelings.

Culture shock can be an obstacle for new expats trying to adjust to the new environment, but understanding the different stages can help make the transition smoother. Listen to this episode as we discuss the four main phases of culture shock and what attitude you can adopt to acculturate to a new country.