Ziggy With It
American expat in the Philippines
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About me
American, Single, 67 years old
Lives in Tagaytay, Calabarzon, Philippi
Speaks English. (Some) Japanese. Forgot most of what I knew. A few words of Cajun French.
Registration: 02 June 2024
About
Occupation
I am Retired.
My expat journey
Tagaytay, Calabarzon, Philippines
Retired
I've made so many friends here in The Philippines. In fact, I decided to move here because of the tremendous amount of pressure they've applied to get me here permanently. Pagud na ako.
Malaysia, Malaysia
Before "settling down" in Johor Bahru, I first arrived in Japan and explored a bit of Shinagawa (Tokyo) before heading for Osaka. While living in JB I also traveled to Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Taiwan, and The Philippines.
Retired
Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
Born and raised. Joined the United States Marine Corps in 1977 until 1986 and lived in California, Okinawa, and North Carolina with excursions to Norway and almost every country in the Mediterranean. I eventually became a truck driver and have traveled to all States except Hawaii.
Retired.
Activity
Early retiree medical insurance by Jackson4
Are there any early retiree expats out there? For US citizens Medicare start at 65. How are you covering your medical insurance? I am thinking of pulling the trigger by the end of this year and the one thing I am still trying to figure out is the ...
But remember that Medicare/Medicaid doesn't work outside of the United States. Read More
FB Problems today? by Enzyte Bob
Anyone in the Philippines experiencing problems with FB today?
Oh my. I've never had to upload any of that. Sounds really scammy to me... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 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 on your ...
@yiqipo Yeah man. I started it strictly for the exercise. Took several months before I could throw a disc beyond 30 meters or so. Took even longer before I could throw accurately. Sometimes. I'm still very inconsistent. But then there's the ... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 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 on your ...
Aight den. I'm Ziggy. If your attention span is short, you can stop reading now because I'mma get wordy talking about my favorite subject (me!).I'm a retired American and looking for a permanent place in Tagaytay. The reason I chose Tagaytay is ... Read More
Motorcycle for sale by Ziggy With It
Hey folks. I'm not having any luck selling my motorcycle on Facebook Marketplace and the dealership I bought it from doesn't buy used bikes. So, does anybody know of a dealership that might want to buy my bike?
@Bhavna Thank you. I will give that a shot. Location: JB Read More
Motorcycle for sale by Ziggy With It
Hey folks. I'm not having any luck selling my motorcycle on Facebook Marketplace and the dealership I bought it from doesn't buy used bikes. So, does anybody know of a dealership that might want to buy my bike?
I--and the motorcycle--am/are located in JB. Read More
Motorcycle for sale
Hey folks. I'm not having any luck selling my motorcycle on Facebook Marketplace and the dealership I bought it from doesn't buy used bikes. So, does anybody know of a dealership that might want to buy my bike? Read More
The beauty of Johor Bahru.
I put together a bunch of timelapses from a few places that I've been staying. Encorp Marina, Teega Suites, and Royal Strand. I understand if the mods don't allow this "self-promotion," but I just skimmed through the rules and may have ... Read More
Fake License Plate's by espace365
Recently I purchased a vehicle from a local car dealer in KL after exchanged ownership’s vehicle registration at JPJ.I received a Summon of speeding fine RM300 from Ipoh Perak enclosed two snapshots of a vehicle and license plate as mine.My ...
I'm also curious about this. I've noticed that especially on bikes that it looks like anybody can create their own and just stick it anywhere they want to on the front of the bike. But the car plates also look custom on some vehicles. Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
I don't have a visa as of yet, but I am indeed living in JB. I'm American and can stay visa free for 90 days. But I have many reasons to travel to other countries in SEA so I just leave the country regularly and my 90 days is reset every time.Is ... Read More
Moving to Malaysia from Australia by canolaevatt
Hello forum membersRight now I am in the process of completing all the formalities here in Australia and moving to Malaysia to see out my remaining years left. At age 88 I realise there is not that many years left. I have made this decision for ...
That sounds great. I don't know why more people don't leave home and go live overseas in better places instead of always complaining about the way countries are run. I hear it all the time from my friends in the UK, but they still remain there ... Read More
Ways to lower your expenses/best deals (expats in Malaysia)? by Ameerah Arjanee
Hello everyone! I’m a content writer for Expat Magazine, and we’re working on an article featuring expats’ top tips for finding great deals in their host countries. With the cost of living on the rise, we’d love to hear your ...
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that the best way that I've found is to make friends with as many local folks as possible. The chances are great that they will know of deals and bargains before an expat will know. Read More
Road safety in Malaysia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Malaysia as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in Malaysia, whether ...
Yeah, there are differences for sure. Now that I have a motorcycle and am navigating all over Johor (so far) I find that other drivers see me and are pretty good at anticipating what I'm going to do.I'm not very experienced on a bike and not yet a ... Read More
Is it possible to buy a house in Malaysia ? by GuestPoster103060
I wonder if it is possible to buy a free standing house, with a large garden of at least 1/4 acre , near one of the good international schools? I am interested in living in Malaysia, but apartment living is not for me as I have young children ...
Yes, it's possible. It's even REQUIRED for the MM2H visa but I think the stipulation is that you have to buy from a developer/builder and not from an individual. The SEZ visa requires that you buy in Forest City.With further thought, it may not be ... Read More
Tourist Stay Extensions by sdstenberg
Hi, I mistakenly believed that Malaysia allowed Canadian Tourists to stay for 180 days, the same as Mexico does. Thinking that, I booked accommodation on Penang Island for 6 months for next Winter. Then of course, I found out the maximum stay is ...
I watched a couple of YouTube videos where the creator stated that Malaysia was "cracking down" on visa runs. But they offered no evidence. Whenever I go somewhere I stay at least a week out of country and have had no problems. Read More