Aussie Guy retiring to Philippines with Filipino Wife

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Aussie EngraverGuest15 June 2015 08:40:15

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Where to live Zambales, Cebu Island or?

I want to be by the sea, not far from "town and decent medical services" 1-2 acres with 3 bedroom cottage. Away from typhoon hazard and in a Filipino community that is congenial to a kindly Aussie Old Fart becoming part of.
I've toured around a bit and have decided Zambales is worth having a closer look at - mainly because it's on West Coast and reasonably accessible to International Airport.
We're planning to rent an apartment in Subic or Olongapo initially so we can have a good look around.

Any suggestions would be most welcome.

My Interests
Boating - just a day boat for fishing and motoring around - so a nearby river would be great
Home workshop - I have heaps of tools
Daily exercise - walking, swimming
Gardening
Blue water sailing - experienced sailor interested in occasional crewing on international yachts - but not around the buoys every weekend.

Gloria's interests
Cooking - cooks international cuisine
Small business
Gardening
Pets
Taking care of me!

mikeryanMember15 June 2015 22:38:49

Hello Aussie Engraver, Zambales is a good choice, There is a difference in Medical services here so it always best to ask around. Same service 3 times the price.. Send me an email and i can hook you up with the right people. Cheers Mike. mike@vsivisa.com

Aussie EngraverGuest16 June 2015 05:43:32

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Zambales coz cebu is already crowded or try to have a look in morong bataan since u already decided to have an apt in olongapo its 15 mins drive away from subic

aturserviceNew member16 June 2015 10:38:15

Try Aurora Province, Baler is the capital. Low cost of living, low crime rates and one of the surfing destination in the Philippines, 6-hr. drive from Manila. And for medical, you have the Premiere Hospital that offers modern facilities for your health needs.

gmcne4Active member16 June 2015 10:43:47

The whole country is crowded Ruby lol. I think you mean cebu city and I agree but there are many other places on the island of Cebu that are not so crowded. It's a bit like your seasons...hot and very hot. You have crowded and very crowded. For a guy who lived in country(province) Australia i can say that even your provinces here are crowded by my standards. I am not complaining. I accept the crowds here it's all part of the philippine experience but I just wanted to clear things up regarding a foreigners perception of what is crowded

Aussie EngraverGuest17 June 2015 09:21:39

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Yes baler aurora will do..,,

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