@Timo62
American expat in the Philippines
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About me
American, Married with children
Speaks English, a little Spanish and a little Tagolog.
Registration: 28 June 2022
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What is your Electric Bill like ? by frankanderson
Just wondering, I am starting to suspect Condo's pay a lot more for electricity than a house. My missus inform me that its possible that condo tenants pay commercial prices, similar to stores and businesses. If that's right, that's ...
We used an electric oven last month and our bill went up from 10,000 to 11,000. i think we will to back to gas. Read More
US Gov website on services airlines provide on cancelling & delays by PalawOne
The U.S. Department of Transportation has created a dashboard to ensure easy access to information on the services that local U.S. airlines provide when the cause of a cancellation or a delay is within their control. ...
@PalawOne Thanks, good useful info. Read More
Trip to Singapore by ibusan1046
Hi all, I am going to Singapore for 3 days and back to Philippines. Any tips or advice are most welcome.
@ibusan1046 Be sure to pack your own bags going and coming. Read my blog about Singapore about Flying to Singapore. See my cover photo for the address. It can be a dangerous place to visit. Read More
Glucose Level Elevation since Covid Vaccinations and Booster by talamban
I am and have been a Type 2 Diabetic for more than 20 years. Moved here in Mid-2019 and Glucose levels for awhile were from low of 89 to high of 150. However, since getting the Covid Vaccinations, my Glucose levels have been getting progressively ...
So sorry to hear about that. I hope you can get in under control soon. Read More
Public Transport in the Philippines by PalawOne
Overdue jeepney fare hike rate to be released ‘earliest next week’Ref: Philstar.com 'The STAR' By Michael Varcas August 29, 2022 ...
@PalawOne**** I wrote about travel by jeepneys, Read More
Retiring in Philippines by Guest8632
Hello everyone, Does anyone know anyone or has anyone here ever collected social security supplemental income while living abroad? I know a person should not try to collect this if not in the US but I can not live on the amount they give me here in ...
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Retiring in Philippines by Guest8632
Hello everyone, Does anyone know anyone or has anyone here ever collected social security supplemental income while living abroad? I know a person should not try to collect this if not in the US but I can not live on the amount they give me here in ...
@Sjr888 I wrote about retiring to the PH Read More
Internet in the Philippines by sirrobcentral
I've noticed in several threads people are inquiring about internet speed and providers. I'm no expert on the matter, but I use the internet daily. I don't have any complaints about it. It seems as though there are experts out there. ...
@tigerboy12 I wrote about our experience with high speed Internet in Greater Manila Area https://timotraveling.blogspot.com/2022/05/high-speed-internet-philippines.html and an earlier article about cable TV near Angeles ... Read More
Pros and Cons of Retiring/Living in the Philippines by Cherryann01
The more I think about this subject the more I seem to be persuading myself that the Philippines is not a great place to retire, contrary to what others think and every body is entitled to their opinion.So after reading some of the recent posts, I ...
@Cherryann01 I am retired here now and am also a Permanent Resident. I wrote a blog about retiring here. It is at https://timotraveling.blogspot.com/2015/06/retire-in-philippines.html I see what you are saying, But, on the other hand ... Read More
Buying Food by whackerdog123
Ok, here's my rant... There are probably 10 Million or Pigs at any given time in the Philippines...why can't you buy fresh ham? I mean really! Do any Filipino's like "fresh" ham? You can buy frozen..no problem, sliced anyway, but ...
@whackerdog123 First of all, there is no such thing as "fresh" meat or fish. Once a creature dies it starts decaying and rotting within about three minutes. And when you eat them you are turning your body into a graveyard. Leonardo Da Vinci ... Read More
Have you been confronted by threatening people?
I have never been confronted by threatening people in the Philippines. YET. Have you? I just came across this video and thought you might like to see it. The closest I have come to anything like this was when my girlfriend and I were walking home ... Read More
Magnitude 7.2 earthquake-strikes-luzon-philippiness-emsc-2022-07-27/ by manwonder
News Just In :https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/magnitude-72-earthquake-strikes-luzon-philippines-emsc-2022-07-27/Take Care & Stay Safe
@Timo62 I added a video about Situational Awareness at my blog timotraveling.blogspot.com/2015/06/disaster-preparedness-philippines.html Watch it and be better prepared next time! Read More
No Toilet Paper In The Philippines? by Timo62
Where does the toilet paper go? At SM Malls there is often no toilet paper https://timotraveling.blogspot.com/2013/08/no-toilet-paper-in-philippines-buy-some.html in the stalls. At Ayala Malls there is usually toilet paper in the bathrooms (CRs ...
@Moon Dog Sounds like the Marina Bay Sands hotel in Singapore. Read More
Magnitude 7.2 earthquake-strikes-luzon-philippiness-emsc-2022-07-27/ by manwonder
News Just In :https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/magnitude-72-earthquake-strikes-luzon-philippines-emsc-2022-07-27/Take Care & Stay Safe
@Enzyte Bob "Third World" is passe. It is now known as "Developing Nation." Read More
Caravan or tents by kevin4586
Has anyone ever seen a caravan or camper van in the Philippines? Or a camp site with tents
@pnwcyclist How about staying at a hot spring "resort" where everyone got drunk and blasted karaoke ALL night until dawn. Shittiest resort I have ever experienced. Literally could not sleep in our room near the karaoke and the pool. I cannot ... Read More