glennrussellm1
American looking for information about Philippines
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About me
American, Single
Lives in Angeles City, Central Luzon
Speaks English - Spanish - fair
Registration: 27 October 2016
Argentina - Buenos Aires... by glennrussellm1
I am an American with an OK pension. How much would it cost to live in a decent area of Buenos Aires? I may take a trip in the coming months and plan a move. Three cats would come with me - no family. I am single. My Spanish is OK - I watch Spanish ...
Thanks for letting me know. I may try to visit in the next year - by February or March on my own. I can afford that without problems. For now, I am here in the USA for some time, but I would like to move someplace like Buenos Aires. I speak Spanish ... Read More
Argentina - Buenos Aires... by glennrussellm1
I am an American with an OK pension. How much would it cost to live in a decent area of Buenos Aires? I may take a trip in the coming months and plan a move. Three cats would come with me - no family. I am single. My Spanish is OK - I watch Spanish ...
Anyone with info - it would help. I just turned 55 last week. I have an OK income. I would not have to work. I work full time writing, but am not earning money doing it. I understand for around $700 a month USD I can find a nice place with a doorman ... Read More
Argentina - Buenos Aires... by glennrussellm1
I am an American with an OK pension. How much would it cost to live in a decent area of Buenos Aires? I may take a trip in the coming months and plan a move. Three cats would come with me - no family. I am single. My Spanish is OK - I watch Spanish ...
Hi, I am not yet published. I have written three historical fiction novels - two are long books, not good when one is seeking a publisher. The fourth is about my time in the military. I hope to have book deals by year's end. I am doing a ... Read More
Argentina - Buenos Aires... by glennrussellm1
I am an American with an OK pension. How much would it cost to live in a decent area of Buenos Aires? I may take a trip in the coming months and plan a move. Three cats would come with me - no family. I am single. My Spanish is OK - I watch Spanish ...
Thanks, Antonio - my income is much, much more than that. Thanks for letting me know. I will try to visit in the next year. I am not rich by USA standards. but I am doing OK. I own a condo in western Massachusetts in an inexpensive area - I bought ... Read More
Argentina - Buenos Aires...
I am an American with an OK pension. How much would it cost to live in a decent area of Buenos Aires? I may take a trip in the coming months and plan a move. Three cats would come with me - no family. I am single. My Spanish is OK - I watch Spanish ... Read More
Move to Buenos Aires, Argentina
HI, my name is Glenn - just turned 55 last week. I am thinking of Buenos Aires. I have a pension. I write books full time, but I am not yet successfully published. I live in Massachusetts, USA. I speak Spanish well enough to get by - and I was told ... Read More
New members of the Panama forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Panama forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I can understand other people's concerns about the USA debt. However, as former Vice President Dick Cheney said when it came to war spending "the debt does not matter." To older people his age - it may not. I think as long as the U.S. ... Read More
New members of the Panama forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Panama forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I will likely make a trip in the next year. I am also thinking Costa Rica, but I hear that is more laid back - and I would want to live in a more developed area, as I am single right now. I am thinking Spain, Ecuador, Costa Rica and first - Panama. ... Read More
New members of the Panama forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Panama forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I read Spanish fluently. I was told if I moved to a Spanish-speaking country it is likely I would be fluent in about six months. Verbs are the hard part of Spanish - once they're mastered I read, the language is mastered. In English it is more ... Read More
New members of the Panama forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Panama forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
My name is Glenn. I am 55. I can converse in Spanish OK. I read it fluently, and watch Spanish TV. I want to go to Panama or Costa Rica - next year. Perhaps next summer. I am retired by the US military. I would have to purchase healthcare. I could ... Read More
Property prices in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in the Philippines is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? ...
I did speak with a man online and he moved back after retiring in the Philippines for years. He is in Arizona now. He left the Philippines. He said the cost of living is skyrocketing there. I could see relocating there possibly. However, I have ... Read More
Move to Spain? by glennrussellm1
I am retired by the U.S. military. I have a decent pension. I write books full time. I have much work done but nothing successfully published in any way. It is very, very difficult I have found to break into the USA book industry. I am 54. I live ...
Thanks, Blue Moon - I am retired at 54 and I am able to write full time and I own property here in the USA in an area that is not exactly cheap. Social Security alone is a pittance in the USA, and I am very fortunate and blessed I was in the ... Read More
Move to Spain? by glennrussellm1
I am retired by the U.S. military. I have a decent pension. I write books full time. I have much work done but nothing successfully published in any way. It is very, very difficult I have found to break into the USA book industry. I am 54. I live ...
Thanks, Blue Moon - I would go to the Mediterranean. I can afford that all OK. My pension is not one of wealth, but it is generous. I am not a rich man, but I'm not poor either. I am in the USA - but the cold weather is affecting me badly. It is ... Read More
Move to Philippines? Cost? by glennrussellm1
I'm thinking of moving to the Philippines by the end of 2017. I have a military pension. I am 54. Is the political situation overblown? Or is it really that bad? If it worsens - I may go to Spain... I was stationed at Clark in the 1980s and ...
Thanks, Raysncane. I can afford many hundreds in healthcare policy - if there is one - like they have in Costa Rica, Panama, etc. for expats. Read More
Move to Philippines? Cost? by glennrussellm1
I'm thinking of moving to the Philippines by the end of 2017. I have a military pension. I am 54. Is the political situation overblown? Or is it really that bad? If it worsens - I may go to Spain... I was stationed at Clark in the 1980s and ...
Thanks for the info. I have the V.A. for minor stuff. I can go to Guam for major stuff or Hawaii. I have no kids, no wife. Read More
Move to Philippines? Cost? by glennrussellm1
I'm thinking of moving to the Philippines by the end of 2017. I have a military pension. I am 54. Is the political situation overblown? Or is it really that bad? If it worsens - I may go to Spain... I was stationed at Clark in the 1980s and ...
My income is much more than that. How much is it to buy into some sort of healthcare plan for expats? Read More
Move to Philippines? Cost? by glennrussellm1
I'm thinking of moving to the Philippines by the end of 2017. I have a military pension. I am 54. Is the political situation overblown? Or is it really that bad? If it worsens - I may go to Spain... I was stationed at Clark in the 1980s and ...
I just talked to one former resident there - he was in Cebu City. He left with is Filipina wife. He said inflation was very bad. The standard of living with American money is going down. However, I am sure it is better than what I have in ... Read More
Move to Philippines? Cost? by glennrussellm1
I'm thinking of moving to the Philippines by the end of 2017. I have a military pension. I am 54. Is the political situation overblown? Or is it really that bad? If it worsens - I may go to Spain... I was stationed at Clark in the 1980s and ...
Yes, OK. I have been stationed at Clark. I remember the area around the base well. I feel OK there and all. My income is very good for an expat. I am not rich here in the USA - but for even an average retiree in the USA - I am doing better than ... Read More
Move to Philippines? Cost? by glennrussellm1
I'm thinking of moving to the Philippines by the end of 2017. I have a military pension. I am 54. Is the political situation overblown? Or is it really that bad? If it worsens - I may go to Spain... I was stationed at Clark in the 1980s and ...
I lived there before. I am not going to live in metro Manila. I am not worried about my safety there. I was stationed there before. In the USA I was almost killed twice in Los Angeles, California due to crime. I am sure I would be OK. I am not one ... Read More
Move to Philippines? Cost? by glennrussellm1
I'm thinking of moving to the Philippines by the end of 2017. I have a military pension. I am 54. Is the political situation overblown? Or is it really that bad? If it worsens - I may go to Spain... I was stationed at Clark in the 1980s and ...
I will go to Angeles City for a short time - as I know the area. Visiting for two months is not necessarily going to introduce me to anyone. I was stationed at Clark. I know the area. I feel comfortable there. I do not want to live at Subic. I will ... Read More
Move to Philippines? Cost?
I'm thinking of moving to the Philippines by the end of 2017. I have a military pension. I am 54. Is the political situation overblown? Or is it really that bad? If it worsens - I may go to Spain... I was stationed at Clark in the 1980s and ... Read More
Move to the Philippines by end of 2017
How much would the cost (in general be) for one to move from the East Coast USA to the Philippines? I will go by the end of 2017. I am 54 with a military pension. I was stationed at Clark - so would live around Angeles for a while, until perhaps I ... Read More
Move to Spain? by glennrussellm1
I am retired by the U.S. military. I have a decent pension. I write books full time. I have much work done but nothing successfully published in any way. It is very, very difficult I have found to break into the USA book industry. I am 54. I live ...
I just checked online - ALL of my veteran's benefits and healthcare are paid out in the Philippines for some reason. In other countries - not necessarily - some things maybe not - like healthcare in other countries, the pension - probably? I ... Read More
Move to Spain? by glennrussellm1
I am retired by the U.S. military. I have a decent pension. I write books full time. I have much work done but nothing successfully published in any way. It is very, very difficult I have found to break into the USA book industry. I am 54. I live ...
Is there health insurance foreigners can buy into? There is in places like Costa Rica and Panama - and I believe the Philippines -? Read More
Move to Spain? by glennrussellm1
I am retired by the U.S. military. I have a decent pension. I write books full time. I have much work done but nothing successfully published in any way. It is very, very difficult I have found to break into the USA book industry. I am 54. I live ...
Thanks, I am able to converse OK in Spanish. I read it fluently. I have been told by Spanish speakers I would be fluent in six months if I moved there. Weather is important to me. Puedo leer espanol mejor que yo hablo el idioma, yo puedo decir ... Read More
Move to Spain? by glennrussellm1
I am retired by the U.S. military. I have a decent pension. I write books full time. I have much work done but nothing successfully published in any way. It is very, very difficult I have found to break into the USA book industry. I am 54. I live ...
I have also lived in the Philippines. I was stationed there in the U.S. Air Force in the 1980s at the now-closed Clark Air Base, now Clark Economic Zone. However, the new president there seems very unstable, and I worry if I go there I would be ... Read More
Move to Spain? by glennrussellm1
I am retired by the U.S. military. I have a decent pension. I write books full time. I have much work done but nothing successfully published in any way. It is very, very difficult I have found to break into the USA book industry. I am 54. I live ...
Hi, to both of you - I live in Westfield, Mass. near the Connecticut border. I have a pension. One big thing is I do not drive - so city living is almost a must. I am tired of living without good transportation, if Malaga is big enough - I might go ... Read More
Move to Spain?
I am retired by the U.S. military. I have a decent pension. I write books full time. I have much work done but nothing successfully published in any way. It is very, very difficult I have found to break into the USA book industry. I am 54. I live ... Read More