I´ve been exploiting the possibilities of the Philippines as a new retirement destination. I know that the topic I´m posting rather give a very wide latitude of opinions as to why someone has choosen that area for themselves.
My criteria:
1. Existing or closeby educational institutions for children and adults.
2. Good infrastructure - of course with internet.
3. Relatively safe with real estate developments like condos or subdivisions.
4. I´m a foodie so good food/restaurants should be available.
5. A budget not to exceed 204,340PHP per month is a must.
Thanks for any input!
robal
Baguio vs Tagaytay vs Visayas Islands for Expats
GuestPoster204
04 November 2019 00:52:20
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lasvegan
04 November 2019 06:37:49
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Tagaytay
lasvegan
04 November 2019 06:39:03
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Forget good schools or reliable internet infrastructure
GuestPoster204
04 November 2019 06:50:49
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lasvegan wrote:Tagaytay
May I know why?
GuestPoster204
04 November 2019 06:51:33
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lasvegan wrote:Forget good schools or reliable internet infrastructure
There´s none of that anywhere in the Philippines?
lasvegan
04 November 2019 10:03:23
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Baguio foggy and rainy but cooler and remote! Some like but most don't!
Tagaytay is almost 2000' elevation and has great views of Taal! Many expats!
Access to all highways! Transportation of every kind! Less then an hour to Laiya Beach!
Quick access to Cavite and Dasmarinas areas which have malls and amenities ! Easy drive to Sra. Rosa for Enchanted Kingdom for kids! Check it out on YouTube! Good malls in city proper as well as 2 miles to Sky Ranch (YouTube) and a major casino for adult amusement! Great produce market! Very friendly! Close enough to Makati for immigration and gov. services!
lasvegan
04 November 2019 10:07:56
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Visayas Islands are very nice! Those that live there love it! But you should not start there! Tagaytay will afford you the ability to learn what you need to know about living in Phil's long term! Baguio or Visayas will not give you the overview you need!
GuestPoster204
04 November 2019 10:12:27
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lasvegan wrote:Baguio foggy and rainy but cooler and remote! Some like but most don't!
Tagaytay is almost 2000' elevation and has great views of Taal! Many expats!
Access to all highways! Transportation of every kind! Less then an hour to Laiya Beach!
Quick access to Cavite and Dasmarinas areas which have malls and amenities ! Easy drive to Sra. Rosa for Enchanted Kingdom for kids! Check it out on YouTube! Good malls in city proper as well as 2 miles to Sky Ranch (YouTube) and a major casino for adult amusement! Great produce market! Very friendly! Close enough to Makati for immigration and gov. services!
Thank you!
GuestPoster204
04 November 2019 10:13:54
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lasvegan wrote:Visayas Islands are very nice! Those that live there love it! But you should not start there! Tagaytay will afford you the ability to learn what you need to know about living in Phil's long term! Baguio or Visayas will not give you the overview you need!
Great advice!
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