Goetz Kohlberg in Cebu City

I am Goetz. I have lived in Cebu City since 2014.

I was born in Düsseldorf in 1965, lived in Bonn for more than 30 years and moved to the Philippines in early 2014.

On The Ground

My home base is Cebu City. I know daily life here through rent, moves, traffic, government offices, illness, family, repairs and normal weekdays.

Photo Book

I created the photo book years ago from my first trips and early years in the Philippines. The English version now adds compact text overlays to explain the context.

Why The Photo Book Matters

Many parts of this website explain preparation, visas, costs and daily life. The photo book shows the other layer: how the beginning really looked, from the first apartment and Cebu City to province life, family, travel, culture and the small observations that only become clear after you stop being just a visitor.