@fixfireleo
American looking for information about Philippines
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About me
American
Lives in Province of Bohol, Central Vis
Speaks English, a little ASL
Registration: 13 September 2018
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Purchasing housing
The websites on-line leave something to be desired when it comes to filters. Would I be correct in assuming that most places arent even posted on-line anyway and you will get your best deals working with a realtor when actually there in the ... Read More
Expat interest in politics in the Philippines by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As an expat, your day-to-day life in the Philippines is impacted by decision-making at the political level in your host country as well as in your country of origin. We would like to know how involved you think expats should be in ...
I am someone with STRONG political opinions who frequently "walks the line" at work discussing politics when it is forbidden. However, I am also smart enough to know that when I go to a foreign country I better keep my mouth shut about ... Read More
How accurate is Numbeo? by fixfireleo
This is the link to numbeo for Pula. Most of Croatia seems to be fairly similar. I would prefer to live near the water and I am looking for an inexpensive area with a decent population of English speakers as I am American. I always wonder just ...
Thank you for the answer. I am looking at about 14 different countries and it's important that I can rely on Numbeo for a somewhat good ballpark. Merry Christmas. Read More
Any Alternatives to Philippines? by fixfireleo
I have read a ton of articles online and I am 99% sure I want to move to Philippines in about 4-5 years. The reasons I chose Philippines are many: 1. They speak English 2. Cost of living 3. Beauty of the place, especially the water 4. The ...
Hey Steve, glad to hear that things are well on your end. Dont let the government know about your savings, they will figure out a way to get more of it!! :) Actually, there is something wrong with Nubie. :( My cousin's wife is a vet tech ... Read More
Sending and receiving packages in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages. How easy is it to send and receive packages in the Philippines? Is the ...
Do they open packages you get from Amazon? If I ordered a laptop, let's say and it came in an Amazon box with the laptop box inside, would I have to pay import taxes or do they just deliver it? Read More
Any Alternatives to Philippines? by fixfireleo
I have read a ton of articles online and I am 99% sure I want to move to Philippines in about 4-5 years. The reasons I chose Philippines are many: 1. They speak English 2. Cost of living 3. Beauty of the place, especially the water 4. The ...
How's it going Steve? I have been distracted with the holidays and a new game I'm playing...Ark Survival. For some reason I'm also not always getting a notification when there is a new post. One thing that I have been thinking about ... Read More
Dating and finding love as an expat in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, With cultural barriers and different dating norms, finding love as an expat abroad can be exciting and challenging at the same time. Is it easy to meet other fellow single people in the Philippines? How do you go about meeting ...
That depends on the intent of your question. Do you mean "is it possible to spend time with several women to get to know which one I want to be with" or do you mean "Can I have sex with as many young women as possible and not have ... Read More
Dating and finding love as an expat in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, With cultural barriers and different dating norms, finding love as an expat abroad can be exciting and challenging at the same time. Is it easy to meet other fellow single people in the Philippines? How do you go about meeting ...
My experience is only trying to make friends online to gather information about the country. In the course of doing so, I had SOOOO many gay Pinoys and Filippinas claim (the first day we spoke) that they LOVED me and were willing to wait for me. ... Read More
Retire Young? Why not? by AmericanSoldier2022
So I'm coming up on 17 years military service and will retire fully in 20-22 years military. My pension will be at a minimum of $2500/$125,000PHP Monthly and maximum of about $5000/$250,000PHP Monthly. I will be 38-40 years old when I fully ...
Hello. Thank you for your service. Former USAF here but instead of staying in and getting killed in the Gulf War, I chose the more miserable route of 16 years at the USPS. I am 49 and have been researching retiring at 54 since my father worked ... Read More
Unsecured connection on this website?? by fixfireleo
I sent in a message to the moderators and didnt receive a reply (at least 2 weeks ago). Is everyone aware they dont use a secure connection, so all data is subject to theft and (from what I understand) we are also subject to hacking just by being ...
I agree. I think it's a big enough issue that I would encourage them to pursue ads on the site if that's what it takes to cover the cost of a secure connection. Read More
Unsecured connection on this website??
I sent in a message to the moderators and didnt receive a reply (at least 2 weeks ago). Is everyone aware they dont use a secure connection, so all data is subject to theft and (from what I understand) we are also subject to hacking just by being ... Read More
U.S. citizen trying to stay in Slovenia beyond 90 days by marcymc6
Hi! I am an American citizen here in Slovenia. I have been invited to stay on beyond my 90 day limit as an artist in residence. I have all of my required documentation such as letter of invitation, letter of sponsorship/proof of living ...
OK, so they wont let people just come stay for a year? How odd. You would think that any country would welcome visitors if they dont have a criminal history and have the means to support themselves. Thank you for your advice. Rob Read More
Any Alternatives to Philippines? by fixfireleo
I have read a ton of articles online and I am 99% sure I want to move to Philippines in about 4-5 years. The reasons I chose Philippines are many: 1. They speak English 2. Cost of living 3. Beauty of the place, especially the water 4. The ...
That is totally true but a country that I could afford to live in today is a country that I might be able to live in in 4 years whereas a country that is too expensive today will almost assuredly be too expensive in 4 years. If I had been smart, I ... Read More
Any Alternatives to Philippines? by fixfireleo
I have read a ton of articles online and I am 99% sure I want to move to Philippines in about 4-5 years. The reasons I chose Philippines are many: 1. They speak English 2. Cost of living 3. Beauty of the place, especially the water 4. The ...
Thanks man! I hope you enjoy wherever you pick. I have found that there are a lot of countries that have similar cost of living as Philippines, that (and some of the negative things people have told me) Is why I have decided that instead of moving ... Read More
Any Alternatives to Philippines? by fixfireleo
I have read a ton of articles online and I am 99% sure I want to move to Philippines in about 4-5 years. The reasons I chose Philippines are many: 1. They speak English 2. Cost of living 3. Beauty of the place, especially the water 4. The ...
I have to work for about 4.5 more years. I am just figuring out basic budget, availability to get by on English and climate right now. I am not someone who goes off half cocked, I do a LOT of planning and research. I am sorry if that offends ... Read More