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What are your favorite wellness and self-care rituals in Canggu? by Dana Kaz
Living in Canggu can get surprisingly intense between work, traffic, workouts, surfing and always having somewhere to go :) Curious what everyone here does when you need a proper reset or a bit of self-care? Could be anything - yoga, sauna, ...
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Oslob to Siquijor Ferry/Swimming With Whale Sharks by Cherryann01
I have planned a trip to see my girlfriend in Cebu for November and now have most things booked. We intend to spend the first 3 nights in Cebu before travelling to Oslob for a 3 night stay, then on to Siquijor, back to Oslob by ferry and on to see ...
@Cherryann01I would like to know if anybody has used the ferry between Oslob and SiquijorCA I respect a guy who does his extensive homework before travel. To use the British scout motto 'Be prepared' .Presumably you are aware of the appalling record ... Read More
DELTA (Nonstop NAIA to LAX) by vehicross100
Not sure if this has already been posted but Delta has announced that beginning on March 28th, 2027 they will begin Nonstop flights from Manila to LAX to directly compete against PAL nonstop flights.Pricing not yet available, but competition is ...
@vehicross100competition is eventually always good for consumersCan't agree more. Delta Airlines are currently at a respectable number 25 in the 2026 Skytrax 100 overhaul customer satisfaction survey. Philippine Airlines is not listed. I mean why ... Read More
What are your favorite wellness and self-care rituals in Canggu? by Dana Kaz
Living in Canggu can get surprisingly intense between work, traffic, workouts, surfing and always having somewhere to go :) Curious what everyone here does when you need a proper reset or a bit of self-care? Could be anything - yoga, sauna, ...
@FredThe clear answer to the OP' question is to get out of places designed to get your cash, and move to an actual paradise - Indonesia is full of them.I discovered Lombok many years ago, an island next door to Bali. A complete contrast. The locals ... Read More
What are your favorite wellness and self-care rituals in Canggu? by Dana Kaz
Living in Canggu can get surprisingly intense between work, traffic, workouts, surfing and always having somewhere to go :) Curious what everyone here does when you need a proper reset or a bit of self-care? Could be anything - yoga, sauna, ...
@Dana KazLiving in Canggu can get surprisingly intense between work, traffic, workouts, surfing and always having somewhere to goYes life can be so intense. I wonder how our Ukranian friends manage.. Read More
Question Traveled Expats by Enzyte Bob
Soon I will be flying back to the states(1) I will land in San Francisco and then catch a connecting flight to Tucson AZ(2) No doubt my connecting flight will be in another terminal.(3) Will I have to go through TSA screening? and pay the $45 fee? ...
@Andy_1963He can take you as far as there is the check for the ticket. This is within the terminal but outside of the check in area. You should be there 3 hours before the flight.As I recall you cannot enter the terminal building unless you actually ... Read More
What are your favorite wellness and self-care rituals in Canggu? by Dana Kaz
Living in Canggu can get surprisingly intense between work, traffic, workouts, surfing and always having somewhere to go :) Curious what everyone here does when you need a proper reset or a bit of self-care? Could be anything - yoga, sauna, ...
@Dana KazSo you have been living in Bali for 7 years. Have you met up with any Ukranians yet? Surf, Pilates ( making a comeback I hear with all the beautiful people in Canggu). God forbid you accidentally experience something that isn’t ... Read More
Question Traveled Expats by Enzyte Bob
Soon I will be flying back to the states(1) I will land in San Francisco and then catch a connecting flight to Tucson AZ(2) No doubt my connecting flight will be in another terminal.(3) Will I have to go through TSA screening? and pay the $45 fee? ...
@Enzyte BobI can partly understand your reason Bob for flying the 45th ranked airline in the world namely United as it takes you directly to Tuscon where your daughter resides.I had suggested Starlux Airlines which like United has one stop albeit in ... Read More
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, ...
@Cherryann01I would suggest you look up Dee's Youtube channel (With Dee). She is a Filipina and recently did a video on there for anybody thinking of retiring.The OP has seen it. I posted the link last week. Read More
EVs banned from Montenegro ROROs by danfinn
This is a fact. Is anybody concerned? I believe it is a good rule due to fire hazard.
@danfinnIs anybody concerned?No. You would'nt get me on one of those death traps if you paid me. Read More
Exchanging Pesos to Dollars by Enzyte Bob
I asked my stepson to exchange some of my Pesos to USD at BDO.The bank told them they don't have USD, they seldom do.I only wanted $50 in small bills in preparation to my US trip.Any ideas?
@Enzyte BobWork on a 'need to know' basis. Like women.Safe flight. Read More
Most common payment methods in Indonesia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Moving to Indonesia, even simple things like paying for groceries or a coffee can feel different. In order to help fellow expats and soon-to-be expats better prepare for their daily transactions, we invite you to share your ...
@Fred Can I not use it on an esim? 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 ...
I actually am in agreement with Fred, no I'm not drinking. Hmm . . . . July 2028, that's enough time for this Filipina to empty this walking, talking ATM. - @Enzyte Bob Every now and then Bob we get these rose tinted spectacle ‘blow ... Read More
Most common payment methods in Indonesia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Moving to Indonesia, even simple things like paying for groceries or a coffee can feel different. In order to help fellow expats and soon-to-be expats better prepare for their daily transactions, we invite you to share your ...
I would be interested in using the QRIS payment app ( I shall be in the country in November) but apparently it only uses Asian banks so my UK banks would be unable to link up with the system. If any member of this Forum has a work around I would ... Read More
Looking for good family lawyer in Cebu, Philippines by kl94507
Hello everyone,I am looking for good family lawyer in Cebu
@Cherryann01Might be worth checking them out and if they do offer a free consultationNothing in life is for free CA especially in the Philippines. Filipino lawyers especially, once they hook you on 'free' bait will gradually reel you in. By then its ... Read More