@gwaps
American looking for information about Philippines
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Lives in Chicago
Speaks English
Registration: 17 February 2013
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Ormoc Leyte port transportation to liloan
I'm arriving by ferry from cebu to ormoc early in a month. Does anyone know much about my best options getting there from the port to liloan ( hima angan province specifically)Can't seem to find any information online . I've heard a van or bus is ... 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 ...
@Timo62 Been a vegetarian sine age 19 because of spirtual path and more importantly ....conscience. Must say i do find the philippines a barren land for us nonmeat eaters.often wish i was a carnivore there .....hihi Read More
Good Motorcycle Insurance? by sinsinbad
Plan to move to the PH and retire in a month or so, and I was wondering if there were any motorcycle insurance similar to what we have in the States? What I mean is more coverage to protect you and the bike since the blame/cause is usually placed ...
@pnwcyclist i to am interested in his contact info....thanks Read More
Guest Friendly hotels Danang, Vietnam. by gwaps
Looking for information on hotels for unmarried couples in Danang . Prefer budget hotels since we'll be there for up to three weeks. Thanks. 😊
@OceanBeach92107 Thanks for the detailed information. I have always been in Philippines for past 20 years. Nice Airband b experience there. Vegetarian food not common in restaurants. Only real reason I dislike the country. Read More
Water tank size? by gwaps
I will get water tank and tower installed next year in cebu . Wondered what size to get on home 1200 sqare foot?( We have two bathrooms .) Thanks :)
@gsturdee I'll let you know how it's goes and expenses . Now trying to buy honda ADV scooter in Cebu . May go on waiting list as it's very popular. Read More
Water tank size? by gwaps
I will get water tank and tower installed next year in cebu . Wondered what size to get on home 1200 sqare foot?( We have two bathrooms .) Thanks :)
Thanks for your detailed reply. I've heard as well that the higher you go the better the water pressure. I'll go with stainless tank . Again thanks for your help. I live outside of cebu city and will post info of the whole experience to help others. ... Read More
Water tank size?
I will get water tank and tower installed next year in cebu . Wondered what size to get on home 1200 sqare foot?( We have two bathrooms .) Thanks :) Read More
GF and Extent of Her Family Involvement by moonunit0103
Hi, After spending 6 weeks traveling with my GF through the Central Visayas, we go to Ormoc, Leyte, to visit her family. I have been letting her handling my money and she keeps meticulous records for our travels, and assumed she would be as ...
@moonunit0103 I've encountered this with one girl I dated in Philippines. Thirty people is ridiculous though by any standard. It is customary though for the foreigner to pay for the dinner though for all . Everyone is different ... Read More
How to make friends in the Philippines by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in the Philippines :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in the ...
Since my mother and grandmother are both deceased it would be hard for them. Read More
How to make friends in the Philippines by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in the Philippines :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in the ...
I never met many foreigners in cebu or elsewhere in 20 years there. They mostly seemed distant and I'm not one to push a conversation. Agreed many are probably so busy with their wife and her family they don't have the time. I had met a few ... Read More
How to make friends in the Philippines by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in the Philippines :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in the ...
All of the friends I met were Pinays. I was raised by my mother and grandmother so get along with women better. I just sleep in living room at rented condo in Philippines. They sleep in bedroom together . I wish you the best in meeting your friend ... Read More
How to make friends in the Philippines by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in the Philippines :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in the ...
I've met most of my friends there through Facebook and YouTube. We all met a few years back and had a great time together. Great to in that a few are from a beautiful island I wasn't aware of . So I'll have guides there to help me find ... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Hi, I've hear it's nice there. I like southern leyte as well and plan on staying there some when I retire soon. Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Welcome ^^ Read More
Guest friendly hotels in danang . by gwaps
I'll be visiting Danang and maybe Hoi an next April with a friend from Philippines. Seems information is hard to come by on internet searches or very dated or sparse. . Just curious if we have trouble finding a budget hotel mainly in Danang and ...
Thanks for your interesting letter. I to had PTSD but am ok now . Symptoms for me were very different than I expected. I'll try to visit Danang but not this year because of covid uncertainty and quarantine. I never drank but heard beer there ... Read More