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@trifyllis

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Turkish expat in the Philippines

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Turkish

Lives in Manila

Registration: 27 April 2011

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trifyllis replied to a thread
11 years ago
expatfever

Any ideas what to bring to make a quick buck? by expatfever

Hi Everyone, Well I'm doing it. Booked my flight over to the PI for Thursday. Anyone out there have any ideas what I might be able to bring that might yield me a quick profit in the Philippines. Laptops? corned beef? anything that has more ...

trifyllis

actually u can make it a business. collect orders and use balikbayan box. many people make a living like this. children baby needs also. american brands best seller Read More

trifyllis replied to a thread
11 years ago
expatfever

Any ideas what to bring to make a quick buck? by expatfever

Hi Everyone, Well I'm doing it. Booked my flight over to the PI for Thursday. Anyone out there have any ideas what I might be able to bring that might yield me a quick profit in the Philippines. Laptops? corned beef? anything that has more ...

trifyllis

yeah, branded stuff. they go crazy with american brands. bags mostly. but lowest is like "coach". Read More

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11 years ago
Peter1965

Persian Restaurant by Peter1965

Hello good fellas. Does anyone know an authentic Persian restaurant in Manila run by Iranians and filled with Iranian customers, too? I'm also looking for Iranian friends.

trifyllis

hi peter so many iranian people here, though I am not sure if they fill the iranian restos. I see many students at the immigrations. but if you crave for nice food, arya in greenhills is very nice. I think houssein is also iranian Read More

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11 years ago
catcat_11

i dont know what to do.. by catcat_11

Tnx people..dont fight...

trifyllis

The May-December romances are directly proportional to the poverty level of the country. The Philippines are poorer than Turkey, and mostly non-Muslim, so one would expect more of the older man couplings. The sex trade works the same way, with ... Read More

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11 years ago
catcat_11

i dont know what to do.. by catcat_11

Tnx people..dont fight...

trifyllis

well I stopped talking about that , but thank you for enlightening, in a polite manner. it is not possible for me to understand that state of mind, as I rather die than marrying a man just because he has "enough funds". young or old. worse if old. I ... Read More

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11 years ago
catcat_11

i dont know what to do.. by catcat_11

Tnx people..dont fight...

trifyllis

90% of Bangladeshi people are muslims... he should be a muslim by birth. unless he decided to be an atheist along the way. if you think muslim people do not have a god, then you have a big fundemental problem there too... either way, less likely but ... Read More

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11 years ago
catcat_11

i dont know what to do.. by catcat_11

Tnx people..dont fight...

trifyllis

can there be a bigger insult to philippinos than saying, their women are into old foreigners, because it is their culture??? Read More

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11 years ago
catcat_11

i dont know what to do.. by catcat_11

Tnx people..dont fight...

trifyllis

ooo waowwww, did u google that? :)impressive... continue this way... can there be a bigger insult to philippinos, than saying their woman are into old foreigners, because it is their culture??? I know them very well and I know, no well educated ... Read More

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11 years ago
catcat_11

i dont know what to do.. by catcat_11

Tnx people..dont fight...

trifyllis

:)))) funny... I thought we were asked our opinions and I freely and honestly told mine... thus, my husband never tried to put pressure on me to marry him and our age difference is 3. if you have ignorance issues, you may try to research some and ... Read More

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11 years ago
catcat_11

i dont know what to do.. by catcat_11

Tnx people..dont fight...

trifyllis

o come onnnnn, if you doubt, let him go.it means you do not really love him. I did not think a second when my husband proposed me. marriage is no joke. he can be your father. I am 38, even I would think if I should marry him. him being financially ... Read More

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11 years ago
morefuninthephilippines

Best-kept (not so secret) secrets - foodie gems! by morefuninthephilippines

In my time here I have eaten out more than a lifetime in Oz! I really enjoy finding the local gems and avoiding the Western generic type restaurants. 1. Cafe Ysabelle OMG! Located in San Juan this place requires reservation if you want to be sure. ...

trifyllis

yeah I also heard very good things about vikings. will try soonest. Read More

trifyllis replied to a thread
11 years ago
morefuninthephilippines

Best-kept (not so secret) secrets - foodie gems! by morefuninthephilippines

In my time here I have eaten out more than a lifetime in Oz! I really enjoy finding the local gems and avoiding the Western generic type restaurants. 1. Cafe Ysabelle OMG! Located in San Juan this place requires reservation if you want to be sure. ...

trifyllis

one must love margarine and shortening a lot, to love conti's baked products. and that one is not me. for fine dining: goose station, aubergine, cav, sala thai: people's palace, japanese: sereina, mexican: chiuaua. chinese: mandarin palace. buffet: ... Read More

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11 years ago
MULLIGAN

Investing in a small business by MULLIGAN

Hi, I am originally from England lived in the U.S for 10 years. Currently here in the Philippines. Not happy with my life in the U.S and want to move to the Phil permanently. I have some money to invest in a small business (20,000$) but don't know ...

trifyllis

[Moderated: Link was inappropriate.] this place is full of expats with little money and a philippino girl friend. some are there for years. please be more than careful. I would never imagine, such place existed, but it does and it is real. it is ... Read More

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11 years ago
MULLIGAN

Investing in a small business by MULLIGAN

Hi, I am originally from England lived in the U.S for 10 years. Currently here in the Philippines. Not happy with my life in the U.S and want to move to the Phil permanently. I have some money to invest in a small business (20,000$) but don't know ...

trifyllis

that 60-40 % is bullshit. foreigners can not engage in retail business here. of no type. accountants and locals will fool you that you can do lotsa things but you can not. I made the same mistake, lost around 20k euros, now I am trying to get rid of ... Read More

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11 years ago
Physalis

New in Manila by Physalis

Hi, I'm expatriate coming from Germany. Originally I'm from Turkey. I would be more than happy if you say hi too..

trifyllis

hi I am turkish too. I am from istanbul. my husband is greek what brought you here? Read More