bigpearl
Australian expat in the Philippines
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About me
Australian
Lives in Bacnotan
Speaks english
Registration: 27 January 2018
About
Occupation
I am Businessman.
My expat journey
Bacnotan, Philippines
sunshine coast, Australia
Activity
Scouting trip Iloilo Jan-Feb by Kidrome48
Hello everyone!I’m planning a scouting trip to Iloilo City in January–February 2027 because I’m considering spending my retirement years in the Philippines.I’d really like to connect with expats, Filipino-Americans/returnees, ...
All I can offer is suck it and see, one can always move. Boots on the ground wins the day no matter the area. near 16 years knocking around here and chose La Union after lots of traveling and after 3 years looking found a bit of nirvana on the ... Read More
Shipping to the Phillipines personal and household items. by Tee2
I am planning to retire to The Philippines at the end of this year.For my personal belongings and household items should I either...A.Ship soon → pay whatever Philippine duty/VAT actually applies, but avoid several months' Japanese storage.B. ...
Welcome to the forum Tee2.Your questions? How long is a piece of string. Are you single or partnered/married to a Filipino national? Do you have a home/property to receive a container load of goods? So many questions I'm sorry. We purchased near 10 ... Read More
Marrying a woman from Cavite by benguyr
Hello,I am planning on marrying a woman from Cavitein in July of 2028.i have never been to the Philippines and hopefully I can handle the heat and humidity.i will only making $2500 a month from social security.I can’t afford to live in the ...
CA, it certainly depends on which head you are thinking with, planning a Trip 18 months out to get married? Never meeting the woman let alone the country nor environment she is living in? Does make the mind boggle. Come and meet her, see what her ... Read More
Marrying a woman from Cavite by benguyr
Hello,I am planning on marrying a woman from Cavitein in July of 2028.i have never been to the Philippines and hopefully I can handle the heat and humidity.i will only making $2500 a month from social security.I can’t afford to live in the ...
It's easy to be smitten by a different country and culture, a partner more so. The Philippines requires boots on the ground, looking around and getting your hands dirty at times, the cultures and flavours like many countries are not for everyone, ... Read More
Marrying a woman from Cavite by benguyr
Hello,I am planning on marrying a woman from Cavitein in July of 2028.i have never been to the Philippines and hopefully I can handle the heat and humidity.i will only making $2500 a month from social security.I can’t afford to live in the ...
Well said Lenny and I concur. Only my thoughts but simply deciding on one destination whether single or a partner in tow could be a problem for expectations and outcomes. I travelled lots to different destinations here but so far have not made it ... Read More
Marrying a woman from Cavite by benguyr
Hello,I am planning on marrying a woman from Cavitein in July of 2028.i have never been to the Philippines and hopefully I can handle the heat and humidity.i will only making $2500 a month from social security.I can’t afford to live in the ...
Yeah Bob, boots on the ground for extended times wins the day and learning the "NO" word is a must.All that aside how are your plans going to get back to the States?Cheers, Steve. Read More
Returning to Baguio and Ilocos Sur by mugtech
Arrived at JFK at 9PM on 11/17/24 to check in for a 12:50 AM flight on Korean Air to South Korea then Manila. Had to pay $6 to use a hand truck for our three checked bags and two carryons. Only other time we had to pay for said hand ...
It's sad Andy that a development is planned and built with no infrastructure in place. It is a problem with satellite developments worldwide when it comes to healthcare, transportation, shopping, education etc.We are not Boracay but a small province ... Read More
What is the best SUV or pick up for very steep hills in Baguio City? by joey5552000
Asking for your suggestion or recommendation for an SUV or Pick up for very steep hills in Baguio City. Currently I am using an MG HS but not so much power especially in steep hills. Thank you
Only an observation but perhaps many should traverse the roads up and down from Baguio, visit the city and enjoy. 15 odd years ago the better half and I went up in a bus from San Fernando City and was a white knuckle ride, years later a simple hired ... Read More
Backup generator suggestions? by Larry Fisher
Getting too often lately with the brownouts. And there's always the possibility of another Odette in the area knocking power out for a month or more. I am seriously considering a backup generator. But I have no clue what size to get. This is a weak ...
Same Wellsry, 3 years ago this December coming and love it, yep an expensive outlay but well worth the investment. An A/C home, recharge the car as required and no blackouts. We will hit the break even point at around 5 and a half years or less ... Read More
Fil-Am considering retiring in Philippines after 50 yrs in US by Kidrome48
I am a 77 year-old Filipino native, female, American citizen, single, who is considering moving back to the Philippines for retirement, specifically Iloilo City.versus Tagaytay. I was born, raised and educated in city until fourth year college when ...
Just a thought Belen. Rather than a major upheaval in your life from what you know have you considered getting involved with community or church groups where you live? Me? we moved to a small rural farm in Australia and I found myself involved in ... Read More
Fil-Am considering retiring in Philippines after 50 yrs in US by Kidrome48
I am a 77 year-old Filipino native, female, American citizen, single, who is considering moving back to the Philippines for retirement, specifically Iloilo City.versus Tagaytay. I was born, raised and educated in city until fourth year college when ...
Well said vehicross, for us as a same sex couple the locals don't give a sh1t but seems some expats can be judgemental, we mingle with the locals and direct family and don't suffer snipes nor opinionated big headed single minded thinking from blow ... Read More
Fil-Am considering retiring in Philippines after 50 yrs in US by Kidrome48
I am a 77 year-old Filipino native, female, American citizen, single, who is considering moving back to the Philippines for retirement, specifically Iloilo City.versus Tagaytay. I was born, raised and educated in city until fourth year college when ...
I doubt I could live here full time without A/C, as Bob states it's not so much the temperature but the humidity, Here we average 30 to 35C similar to Queensland Australia and the dryer heat is far easier to deal with. Something the OP needs to ... Read More
Fil-Am considering retiring in Philippines after 50 yrs in US by Kidrome48
I am a 77 year-old Filipino native, female, American citizen, single, who is considering moving back to the Philippines for retirement, specifically Iloilo City.versus Tagaytay. I was born, raised and educated in city until fourth year college when ...
To the OP. The main reason I chose to retire/live here was for my partner, single no way, it would have been southern Europe for me, already retired in a country I spent 50 years in? OMO but best to stay put with a system you well know. Golly I'm ... Read More
Rental nightmares in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Finding a place to live in the Philippines can be exciting, but it doesn’t always go as planned. From misleading listings and apartments that look nothing like the photos to strange landlords, hidden rules, unexpected ...
We all move on Bob, sometimes many times, thing is that Filipino souls are extremely resilient and the change will make them move on also. Better or worse is up to them.Hope it all works out for you and family back in the states and you continue a ... Read More
ECC how to Exit The Philippines by Enzyte Bob
I am a 13A holder, Permanent Resident.My daughter in the States, Tucson Arizona, has offered her home to me, it is my best alternative me.But I'm confused about the ECC, do I need an ECC since I'm not planning to return to the Philippines.
So Bob why ask about reverse Balakbayan boxes? I offered my 2 bobs worth and now your saying your not taking much,,,,, ditch the printer as they are a dime a dozen and your daughter probably has 1 or 2 in her home. We gave a perfectly good printer ... Read More