rey0123
American looking for information about Philippines
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About me
American
Lives in DC
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 23 December 2012
Short term Flat rental needed
Hello everyone, I will be arriving to Valencia on 02OCT2014 and Im looking for information on where to rent a flat for a period of about 60 days. I will be trying to enroll at the university of Valencia and if accepted I will be extending my stay ... Read More
Hello! I am new to Valencia and expat blog by Flavie444
I received an email instructing me to say hello and introduce myself. For info you can see the profile I had to fill out. Tons of info there to get a feel for who I am. What I can say here is that my arrival in Valencia has not gone without a ...
Hello Flavie, My friends call me Rey. I will be heading to Valencia next week(Oct 1st 2014). Id love to meet you or anyone else that has replied to this forum for that matter. Can you please share some the hitches you mentioned earlier in the ... Read More
Courting a philipina of a wealthy family by rey0123
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Thanks FilAmericanMom that cleared response cleared up things for me. Read More
Courting a philipina of a wealthy family by rey0123
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thanks for the info. Sounds like an expensive endeavor. Read More
Life in Philippines by rey0123
Hello, I will be visiting Manila, Angeles Cebu and Boracay. The purpose of the trip is to determine where I would like to live. I was raised in Miami FL USA so Id like to have the city feel but im not interested in living somewhere too congested. ...
Hey Jericho, Cebu is alright. Everything is really inexpensive and there lots of bars clubs to go to. The food selection is pretty good. Traffic can just as bad as Manila it seems but pros definitely out-weight the cons. Read More
Life in Philippines by rey0123
Hello, I will be visiting Manila, Angeles Cebu and Boracay. The purpose of the trip is to determine where I would like to live. I was raised in Miami FL USA so Id like to have the city feel but im not interested in living somewhere too congested. ...
Theres a couple in the building Im living in but theyre going for 25K near Robinson Mall. The other nice ones that I was looking into are located in Lahug and where going for 20K. My land lord has another apartment going for around 18K but the ... Read More
Life in Philippines by rey0123
Hello, I will be visiting Manila, Angeles Cebu and Boracay. The purpose of the trip is to determine where I would like to live. I was raised in Miami FL USA so Id like to have the city feel but im not interested in living somewhere too congested. ...
Hello Everyone, I figured since I received so many useful postings on this forum I should reply with an update. Since I posted this forum I've visited Philippines twice and decided to live in Cebu. I'm currently living near Robinson Mall (Ramos ... Read More
Moving to Cebu by rey0123
Hello everyone I will be moving to Cebu on the 14FEB14. I will be attending Visayas University of Cebu Institute of technology to finish my computer Science degree. Im hoping to find people who have experience with Cebu city. A couple of questions I ...
Thanks for the reply, it do happens I found a very nice place near Robinson mall for 19k. So far I think I can save a lot of the money I had planned for my budget.i haven't received my water and electric bill but I don't anticipate it being over 5k ... Read More
Moving to Cebu
Hello everyone I will be moving to Cebu on the 14FEB14. I will be attending Visayas University of Cebu Institute of technology to finish my computer Science degree. Im hoping to find people who have experience with Cebu city. A couple of questions I ... Read More
New girl in Cebu City by ReneeMW
Hi everybody! I'm Renee, an Australian girl from Melbourne, now living in Cebu City. I am the daughter of a Filipina mother and Australian father and grew up in Oz. I have been to the Philippines twice before in my life: once on a family trip at ...
Are you still in Cebu? If so Im heading there on the 13th of FEB; Im trying to get acquainted with folks before I arrive to have an idea of where to live in Cebu. Read More
Business travel to Cebu in November. Looking friends to hangout :) by sandyzue
Hello, My name is Tran, a Vietnamese girl. You can call me Sandy :) I will come to Cebu on 18-22 November. Because this is a business trip, I thought a local friend could be a very best tourguide hehe. Could anybody take me around Cebu to ...
Are you still heading to Cebu around this time? I will be arriving on the 13th of FEB if youd like to link up. Read More
24 yr old female looking for flatmate in PP by LadySov
looking to share a 2 bedroom apartment with someone in PP. not fussed on the area as long as it is safe and not in any notorious flood or criminal or seedy suburb. I definitely want wifi and a balcony.... and a pool would be great (but not ...
when are you looking to move? Read More
I'm moving there! by meamop
Hi! I'm moving to Phnom Penh at the end of August and I'm excited! I've been applying to jobs but nothing yet, and I'm planning on finding a place once I get there. Any advice for what to do on my first few days there would be great! Thanks!
Hello everyone; Im a contractor living in DC and have been thinking about leaving the US to start a new life in Cambodia. I have plans to visit in Mid-April for 4 weeks to make sure its what I want. I spent 6 months traveling around Thailand and ... Read More
Can you live in CR with $1500USD by rey0123
Hello, Im an american looking to leave the the US for a more laid back atmosphere. Im currently 29 years old and have a $1500 a month budget to live. My questions are: 1. What type of life can I have in CR for $1500 a month. 2. What cities are ...
I believe thats for a perminen resident visa In the philipines. Im planning on heading out there in a coupe of months and hopefull Ill get a good idea wether or not Id like to move there. Read More
Can you live in CR with $1500USD by rey0123
Hello, Im an american looking to leave the the US for a more laid back atmosphere. Im currently 29 years old and have a $1500 a month budget to live. My questions are: 1. What type of life can I have in CR for $1500 a month. 2. What cities are ...
Thank you the info was very helpful. Im not sure Id like to live in that tight of a budget considering Im only 30 years old. Id also like to live in a larger area with better amenaties. At this point im starting to believe that anywhere between ... Read More
Life in Philippines by rey0123
Hello, I will be visiting Manila, Angeles Cebu and Boracay. The purpose of the trip is to determine where I would like to live. I was raised in Miami FL USA so Id like to have the city feel but im not interested in living somewhere too congested. ...
Thanks rhandzable and Jantris for the great info. I will be landing in Manila on the 15th of May and would be great to meet you guys.I know its quite a ways away but I already bought my ticket and dont really have plans after I get there other than ... Read More
Davao flatshare by Christine
Hi, is it popular to share a flat in Davao ? What advice would you give to those looking for shared accommodation in Davao? Can you recommend specialized local websites or newspapers? By the way, keep in mind there is a flat share/house ...
Thanks for the help. I keep telling everyone Ill have about $1500 but Im looking at closer to a $2000 budget to be safe. Sounds like I need to check out Davao in the comming months. Read More
Davao flatshare by Christine
Hi, is it popular to share a flat in Davao ? What advice would you give to those looking for shared accommodation in Davao? Can you recommend specialized local websites or newspapers? By the way, keep in mind there is a flat share/house ...
Okieboy, Are you saying these places are being rented out for $97 USD a month? What sort of conditions are we talking about? Ive been wanting to leave the US to live a more modest life in the philippines but I only have a monthly budget of $1500 ... Read More
Can you live in CR with $1500USD by rey0123
Hello, Im an american looking to leave the the US for a more laid back atmosphere. Im currently 29 years old and have a $1500 a month budget to live. My questions are: 1. What type of life can I have in CR for $1500 a month. 2. What cities are ...
thanks Nellym, Ive been looking into the philippines as well but the work status seems to be a problem.Im currently considering Cebu, Bacolod and Davao due to how safe and inpensive Ive read they are. Read More
Trip to Philippines
Hey all, I will be landing in Manila on 14MAY13 and dont have to fly out again until 10JUN13. Im looking for frineds to show me around and travel. Id like to see Angeles City, Cebu, Boracay and Davao. If anyone is interested or has any good ... Read More
Life in Philippines by rey0123
Hello, I will be visiting Manila, Angeles Cebu and Boracay. The purpose of the trip is to determine where I would like to live. I was raised in Miami FL USA so Id like to have the city feel but im not interested in living somewhere too congested. ...
Ive considered vietnam but not many people speak English in that country.I spent 3 months in Thailand with little contacts due the language barrier. Read More
Can you live in CR with $1500USD by rey0123
Hello, Im an american looking to leave the the US for a more laid back atmosphere. Im currently 29 years old and have a $1500 a month budget to live. My questions are: 1. What type of life can I have in CR for $1500 a month. 2. What cities are ...
Thanks for the reply Terryn. What about the $1500 dollar budget? Do you think that enough to live on? Once I'm settled I will also be looking to opening up a business. Read More
Can you live in CR with $1500USD
Hello, Im an american looking to leave the the US for a more laid back atmosphere. Im currently 29 years old and have a $1500 a month budget to live. My questions are: 1. What type of life can I have in CR for $1500 a month. 2. What cities are ... Read More
Life in Philippines
Hello, I will be visiting Manila, Angeles Cebu and Boracay. The purpose of the trip is to determine where I would like to live. I was raised in Miami FL USA so Id like to have the city feel but im not interested in living somewhere too congested. ... Read More