Can I afford to retire in the Philippines?

Can you really afford retiring and moving to the Philippines?  I think that is a definite “yes”, that is if you like the worm climate, walking on the beaches feeling that sand on your feet. Going for a dive or swim whenever you want or if you are single meeting …

OK I’m Here, Now What

. This post is generally geared towards those heading into Cebu City, however, it could relate to your arrival at just about any city in the Philippines. Once you have landed, gone through Customs and Immigration’s and grabbed your bags, and are heading out the door for your first step …

Where to live in the Philippines

The absolute best way to find out which city in the Philippines you want to spend your retirement and likely the rest of your life in, is to simply come here for a 10 day vacation and visit the various cities yourself and then make your decide. Maybe I would …

Take Care When Driving in the Philippines

When driving in the Philippines, you will encounter many more obstacles on the roads than you would in the United States, or even many European countries for that matter. On our drive up from Cebu City to Bogo last March 27th, while driving at night I almost ran off the …

Medical Conditions and the Philippines

I just lost a good friend last Saturday, his name was Joe Aubey, he was only 67 years old. Joe had just arrived here last December and was having the time of his life traveling around and enjoying the Philippines meeting and dating and proposing to marry one lady. Last …

Buying a car in the Philippines

If you are moving to the Philippines you might like to know that buying a car in the Philippines is an easy process, and anyone, including any foreigners and Americans can buy one here. Bank and in-house dealer financing options are available with a small down payment. Once you are …

Your R&R Cebu Philippines

Several people have asked me where are the best places to stay in Cebu City area. I will showcase some of the top places to spend your R&R in the Cebu City area. The first on my list is not fat from where I reside currently on Mactan Island. I …

Retiring Cebu – Quality of life

Quality of life in the Philippines (+ and -) . I decided to title this post “Quality of life” because things are actually quite different here from what you are used to in America or even Europe and many other countries for that matter. This can be quite a shock …

Getting Basic Transportation

Once you are settled into your new apartment and adjusting to your new life here in the Philippines you will sooner or later want some kind of basic transportation other than having to ride a tricycle or taxi. I would not recommend making it a bicycle as you life is …

Retiring in the Philippines Other Websites and Links

Other websites and links you may find helpful . Click here for: Philippine Dual Citizenship . Check out his blog here: http://cebumarinebeachresort.blogspot.com/ . Click here for: My Moving to the Philippines . Click here Paul James WOWBantayan.com Excellent photography and lots of good information about Bantayan Island. Everything you need …