Leaving Los Angeles
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Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here. single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
@WHITE ASIAN sent you a dm! THANKS AGAIN. you have no idea how helpful it will be to have some direction and a better idea of options on the island. I’ve lived in Los Angeles without interruption since 2001 so finally making this move still ... Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here. single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
Thanks again!! yes i would love to get tips on builders/sources etc but no rush at all as i won’t be on the island before April. North Dirty Kitchen is an open air kubo-style eatery on top of a hill in Santa Monica. ... Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here. single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
It is a quasi gated community for wealthy Pinas and foreigners how ever we bought 200 m2 for P1.07M roughly P5,500 m2 which comes with seal roads, drainage, sewage, water, electricity, amenities including pool, super market, bus stop optic ... Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here. single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
@pilotdrh as of last Friday i am officially a dual citizen!!! so excited 😀 Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here. single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
Hello leaving Los Angeles. We have just bought in Pilaring, north of Pilar. We bought into a Farm Community. They call it a "farm community" as you escape a lot of taxes, solicitor costs and most other costs that are associated with buying ... Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here. single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
@WHITE ASIAN everything you just said is music to my ears and is a big reason i want to start a new life there! something special has been brewing out there a few years now and i look forward to finding my place in it. it makes sense that Siargao ... Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here. single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
@mcqueen76 wow thanks for the offer! i am not sure yet what my situation will be (part of the fun tbh) but at the moment i plan to stay in Manila (arriving mid March) for 30 days (to quarantine my cat as required) then will move on to ... Read More
Remote Jobs U.S. by ExpatDon
Are any of you working remotely for a U.S. based company while living in the Philippines, are is everyone here living off of a pension?
@Jackson4 yes I am seeing a lot of those jobs. It’s a bit overwhelming! But I’m not looking to make a ton of money and def nothing full time. it’s strictly to help with daily expenses. I may do transcription since it seems to ... Read More
Remote Jobs U.S. by ExpatDon
Are any of you working remotely for a U.S. based company while living in the Philippines, are is everyone here living off of a pension?
@mugteck lol Read More
Remote Jobs U.S. by ExpatDon
Are any of you working remotely for a U.S. based company while living in the Philippines, are is everyone here living off of a pension?
Are any of you working remotely for a U.S. based company while living in the Philippines, are is everyone here living off of a pension? -@ExpatDonwere you able to get more info on this? this will be my situation as well - i'm EARLY retiring (i just ... Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here. single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
@Cherryann01 wish i could afford the pet relocation though. would be much less stressful not worrying about my cats as i schlep my bags from terminal to terminal. travel is hard enough without that! always better to let professionals do it, but it's ... Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here. single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
there is basically no affordable beachfront available there anymore, they’re only selling big commercial lots for development. Which is why I plan to look away from General Luna and more inland, up in the northern part of the island, ... Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here. single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
@Bigrad Wolf if you want to maybe settle there I’d get there sooner rather than later because development is happening FAST. I just heard that Lind Hotels has already staked out a location for a big hotel on a section of the beachfront in ... Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here. single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
This is cool thread. I have been planning to visit Siargao for ages but just couldn't. I was able to get as far as Agusan del Norte due to my Pinay GF who has relatives there. I will plan again next year and hope it comes true this ... Read More
Build or Buy a house? by 66stryker66
My wife and I both US Citizen (but planning to get dual citizenship) is planning to retire in 3yrs or less at age 58. Also coming with us is my mother. I made up my mind to go back home in Davao, I am planning to either build a house or buy in Eden ...
great info here. i'm planning to retire early and build at some point (on Siargao Island) so i'm bookmarking this! Read More