Lotus Eater
English looking for information about Philippines
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Lives in Bath
Speaks English, some French
Registration: 26 June 2012
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Available Logins by Enzyte Bob
On my desktop I can see available networks to login including my own, all of them are password protected. I don't know if it is a prank or joke but one of them is: House Arrest of Us_Guest.
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Is Rp10 juta/month/person realistic for living in Indonesia? by nickelodeon
Hi everyone,I’m an Indonesian currently living overseas and trying to realistically evaluate long-term retirement/living costs in Indonesia.I’m not looking for a luxury expat lifestyle (villa, private driver, frequent international ...
@nickelodeonAs an Indonesian citizen considering a move back to your home country something that should be on your radar is the political climate. This can affect your standard of living particularly given that the current president Prabowo ... Read More
There is always a silver lining by Lotus Eater
Any punters thinking of visiting the Philippines for the first time but are undecided now is the time.The US $ is trading at PHP61.45. The £ at PHP83.67. These are mid market rates.Some airlines are offering tempting prices not withstanding ...
@Cherryann01Another thing that holds me back is the travel advise given by the Foreign Office and the fact that travelling against Foreign Office advise will probably result in my travel insurance being null and void. I would not be too concerned ... Read More
Siargao area safety advisary by PalawOne
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@PalawOne The same complaints are being voiced both here in Vietnam and in Thailand about the conduct of some of the Israeli visitors. - @Aidan in HCMC Indeed. I saw this on the wire recently. Appalling behaviour but perhaps no different to the ... Read More
The pitfalls of buying a condo in Cebu. by Moab762
A few posts have been made recently about buying a condo in Cebu City. I used AI to write this at my direction and with deep research. It my experience this far. Not a blind report. I have another post I've written that details the one constant that ...
@Moab762The point I am making is there is a lot more - to tourism and expat numbers being low in the Phillipines. It's not just poor infrastructure. Trying to do business here is ten times more difficult for a tiny advantage in scam profits. They ... Read More
The pitfalls of buying a condo in Cebu. by Moab762
A few posts have been made recently about buying a condo in Cebu City. I used AI to write this at my direction and with deep research. It my experience this far. Not a blind report. I have another post I've written that details the one constant that ...
@Moab762An accurate summation Moab762 and as regular readers of this site will know I have often referred to Condo developments in the Philippines as tomorrows tenement blocks. If you take the BGC area of Manila where several of the more modern ... Read More
Experienced Partner needed to open a restaurant in Bali by Lorenzo Riva
Hello there!I’m considering to move to Bali Q1 24.Looking for an experienced business partner to open a restaurant with orbecame shareholder in existing profitable restaurantI traveled really a lot and I’m very good in business with ...
@Stefano NovelloYou're a bit late to the party Stefano. 2 years too late.By now the OP has either been financially screwed by a partner or gone bankrupt. Read More
With fuel prices soaring, how are you getting around in Indonesia? by Veedushi
Hello everyone!In many countries, transportation costs are becoming a real challenge for expats. Some are completely changing their habits: using public transport more often, carpooling, switching to scooters… or cycling.In Denmark, for ...
@wyngrove60Correct Wyngrove but I’m afraid its the calm before the proverbial storm. Indonesia in contrast to a comparable neighbour such as the Philippines has been heavily subsidising fuel price increases via the state national oil company ... Read More
There is always a silver lining
Any punters thinking of visiting the Philippines for the first time but are undecided now is the time.The US $ is trading at PHP61.45. The £ at PHP83.67. These are mid market rates.Some airlines are offering tempting prices not withstanding ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
@bigpearl“Now look at the mess affecting the world economies, the thousands dead, over a billion bucks a day of taxpayers money for what appears to be a Mexican stand-off.”Donald Rumsfeld the ex US Defence secretary had an appropriate ... Read More
Onward Ticket by Lat61
If you're not a Filipino Citizen, you can't just fly one way into the Philippines. You need to purchase a roundtrip or onward ticket before flying or you will be left at the gate. Exception to this rule is any children 15 years or younger with their ...
@mati_steveYes you need the onward ticket. Just think of it as a little insurance policy. Airlines are on the hook to return you back to your point of departure if denied entry by immigration. Oh and you pick up the tab not them.In this case you ... Read More
Quality woman for a quality guy by Slowdown23
My name is Ryan from the United states. I am looking (not rushing) for a traditional woman who I can get to know and spend my life with. I am 37 in good shape, financially secure and have strong interpersonal skills. Able to retire in 13 years when ...
@Peter ClarkWelcome back to the Forum Peter. If I recall you were going through a separation last time you posted. Hope it went amicably and that you still have a few Pesos left in your bank account.I have to take issue with your advice on visiting ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Indonesia has just put a three year plan forward to minimise oil imports. Massive solar investment along with a push to EVs - Those including my little beautiful bikes that cost nothing to run. Trump's wars are doing us a favour in the long term - ... Read More
What do You Expats do for FUN 🤩 by KenUSA
Hi! I’m Ken from USA & I’m planning to move to and settle down in Bonifacio Global City, TAGUIG. I’d love to get in touch with many of you and get involved in meetings or activities or anything that keeps me busy! I’m 57 ...
@MrMeldrewMy take after a decade here: People who dis BGC are usually those who can’t afford to live thereThat’s a sweeping statement to make Victor. As a businessman you should know better. Read More
What do You Expats do for FUN 🤩 by KenUSA
Hi! I’m Ken from USA & I’m planning to move to and settle down in Bonifacio Global City, TAGUIG. I’d love to get in touch with many of you and get involved in meetings or activities or anything that keeps me busy! I’m 57 ...
@KenUSAHi! I’m Ken from USA & I’m planning to move to and settle down in Bonifacio Global City, TAGUIGI have often wondered why any American citizen would want to settle in BGC. Its basically a carbon copy of a mid sized US city but ... Read More