Timo62
American expat in the Philippines
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About me
American, Married with children
Speaks English, a little Spanish and a little Tagolog.
Registration: 28 June 2022
Vegan food delivery. Central Luzon.
Perfect for American expats. Check out our online menu at https://vegantribecafe.com featuring American, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Filipino and more. Low cost deliver via Lalamove. Read More
Propane tankless water heater by flyrite777
Does anyone have any information on where to buy a propane tankless whole house water heater?聽 I bought one 20 years ago at Handyman but now I cannot find any.聽 I know they have to be in the Manila area but I am not having any luck.Greg
So the electric instant water heater can do the sink faucet also? Read More
What is your Electric Bill like ? by frankanderson
Just wondering, I am starting to suspect Condo's pay a lot more for electricity than a house. My missus inform me that its possible that condo tenants pay commercial prices, similar to stores and businesses. If that's right, that's ...
We used an electric oven last month and our bill went up from 10,000 to 11,000. i think we will to back to gas. Read More
US Gov website on services airlines provide on cancelling & delays by PalawOne
The U.S. Department of Transportation has created a dashboard to ensure easy access to information on the services that local U.S. airlines provide when the cause of a cancellation or a delay is within their control. ...
@PalawOne Thanks, good useful info. Read More
Changing my eexpat.com handle
For my contacts especially, I am dropping my timo62 handle and reverting back to "TimoTraveling". My mistake, after a couple years absence due to the world situation I made a mistake and joined again under timo62. Read More
Trip to Singapore by ibusan1046
Hi all, I am going to Singapore for 3 days and back to Philippines. Any tips or advice are most welcome.
@ibusan1046 Be sure to pack your own bags going and coming. Read my blog about Singapore about Flying to Singapore. See my cover photo for the address. It can be a dangerous place to visit. Read More
Glucose Level Elevation since Covid Vaccinations and Booster by talamban
I am and have been a Type 2 Diabetic for more than 20 years. Moved here in Mid-2019 and Glucose levels for awhile were from low of 89 to high of 150. However, since getting the Covid Vaccinations, my Glucose levels have been getting progressively ...
So sorry to hear about that. I hope you can get in under control soon. Read More
Help us update the Philippines guide
@Veedushi How can I feature a picture at my blog listing under my original membership name of "TimoTraveling"? "An American Living and Traveling in the Philippines" "TimoTraveling " Read More
Help us update the Philippines guide
@Veedushi Is it possible to change my "handle" to the name I used when I first joined expat.com? I really need to so that I can show my existing blog to my profile page. My original handle was "TimoTraveling" and my blog "An American Living and ... Read More
Public Transport in the Philippines by PalawOne
Overdue jeepney fare hike rate to be released 鈥榚arliest next week鈥橰ef: Philstar.com 'The STAR'聽By Michael Varcas聽August 29, 2022 ...
@PalawOne**** I wrote about travel by jeepneys, Read More
Retiring in Philippines by Guest8632
Hello everyone, Does anyone know anyone or has anyone here ever collected social security supplemental income while living abroad? I know a person should not try to collect this if not in the US but I can not live on the amount they give me here in ...
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Retiring in Philippines by Guest8632
Hello everyone, Does anyone know anyone or has anyone here ever collected social security supplemental income while living abroad? I know a person should not try to collect this if not in the US but I can not live on the amount they give me here in ...
@Sjr888 I wrote about retiring to the PH Read More
Internet in the Philippines by sirrobcentral
I've noticed in several threads people are inquiring about internet speed and providers. I'm no expert on the matter, but I use the internet daily. I don't have any complaints about it. It seems as though there are experts out there. ...
@tigerboy12聽I wrote about our experience with high speed Internet in Greater Manila Area聽https://timotraveling.blogspot.com/2022/05/high-speed-internet-philippines.html聽and an earlier article about cable TV near Angeles ... Read More
Pros and Cons of Retiring/Living in the Philippines by Cherryann01
The more I think about this subject the more I seem to be persuading myself that the Philippines is not a great place to retire, contrary to what others think and every body is entitled to their opinion.So after reading some of the recent posts, I ...
@Cherryann01聽I am retired here now and am also a Permanent Resident. I wrote a blog about retiring here. It is at聽https://timotraveling.blogspot.com/2015/06/retire-in-philippines.html聽I see what you are saying, But, on the other hand ... Read More
Buying Food by whackerdog123
Ok, here's my rant... There are probably 10 Million or Pigs at any given time in the Philippines...why can't you buy fresh ham? 聽I mean really! 聽Do any Filipino's like "fresh" ham? 聽You can buy frozen..no problem, sliced anyway, but ...
@whackerdog123聽First of all, there is no such thing as "fresh" meat or fish. Once a creature dies it starts decaying and rotting within about three minutes. And when you eat them you are turning your body into a graveyard. Leonardo Da Vinci ... Read More
Have you been confronted by threatening people?
I have never been confronted by threatening people in the Philippines. YET. Have you? I just came across this video and thought you might like to see it. The closest I have come to anything like this was when my girlfriend and I were walking home ... Read More
Magnitude 7.2 earthquake-strikes-luzon-philippiness-emsc-2022-07-27/ by manwonder
News Just In :https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/magnitude-72-earthquake-strikes-luzon-philippines-emsc-2022-07-27/Take Care & Stay Safe
@Timo62聽I added a video about Situational Awareness at my blog聽 timotraveling.blogspot.com/2015/06/disaster-preparedness-philippines.html聽 Watch it and be better prepared next time! Read More
No Toilet Paper In The Philippines? by Timo62
Where does the toilet paper go? At SM Malls there is often no toilet paper聽https://timotraveling.blogspot.com/2013/08/no-toilet-paper-in-philippines-buy-some.html in the stalls. At Ayala Malls there is usually toilet paper in the bathrooms (CRs ...
@Moon Dog聽Sounds like the Marina Bay Sands hotel in聽 Singapore. Read More
Magnitude 7.2 earthquake-strikes-luzon-philippiness-emsc-2022-07-27/ by manwonder
News Just In :https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/magnitude-72-earthquake-strikes-luzon-philippines-emsc-2022-07-27/Take Care & Stay Safe
@Enzyte Bob聽"Third World" is passe. It is now known as "Developing Nation." Read More
Caravan or tents by kevin4586
Has anyone ever seen a caravan or camper van 聽in the Philippines? Or a camp site with tents聽
@pnwcyclist聽How about staying at a hot spring "resort" where everyone got drunk and blasted karaoke ALL night until dawn. Shittiest resort I have ever experienced. Literally could not sleep in our room near the karaoke and the pool. I cannot ... Read More
Magnitude 7.2 earthquake-strikes-luzon-philippiness-emsc-2022-07-27/ by manwonder
News Just In :https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/magnitude-72-earthquake-strikes-luzon-philippines-emsc-2022-07-27/Take Care & Stay Safe
@manwonder聽We never know when the big one will occur. On the news years ago it was stated that when the big one hits Manila 30,000 buildings will collapse. No high rise living for me. I say a little about disasters in my blog at ... Read More
Best Drinking Water? by PhilRes
Maybe just for the NCR crowd:聽 I had delivery that was delivering water that was under the Coke-owned聽 company banner and at least pretended to meet various standards and discovered that they have switched for a brand I NOT know and ...
@Moon Dog聽I read it does not leach minerals out of one's body. I have had kidney stones before, but not since drinking distilled water, the sediment in the bottom of the distiller builds up in one's kidneys if not distilled.聽 Read More
Have you been to Vietnam? by Timo62
聽I watched a youtuber who recently visited Danang and Hanoi and he was exclaiming how cheap everything is. Someplace else I saw that Nhatrang is the cheapest city in Vietnam! I was stationed there in '69 and '70 and it was called the French ...
@johnross23聽Thanks for the info. Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don'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 ...
@Julien聽Hello, I am a Viet veteran. a US citizen, and just stopped by this forum. I am living in Philippines now. Would like to visit Vietnam. Read More
Best Drinking Water? by PhilRes
Maybe just for the NCR crowd:聽 I had delivery that was delivering water that was under the Coke-owned聽 company banner and at least pretended to meet various standards and discovered that they have switched for a brand I NOT know and ...
@PhilRes聽Absolute is another good distilled water. SM Markets sell 10 litre bottles.[link under review] Read More
Have you been to Vietnam?
聽I watched a youtuber who recently visited Danang and Hanoi and he was exclaiming how cheap everything is. Someplace else I saw that Nhatrang is the cheapest city in Vietnam! I was stationed there in '69 and '70 and it was called the French ... Read More
Best cities for retirement in the Philippines by Bhavna
Hello everyone, An increasing amount of people want to spend their retirement abroad. Would you consider giving a few tips to those looking into the Philippines for their retirement? What are the most attractive cities for retirees in the ...
@Abirra Nartel聽Click on the chain symbol below and your link will be posted in your article or comment. Read More
No Toilet Paper In The Philippines? by Timo62
Where does the toilet paper go? At SM Malls there is often no toilet paper聽https://timotraveling.blogspot.com/2013/08/no-toilet-paper-in-philippines-buy-some.html in the stalls. At Ayala Malls there is usually toilet paper in the bathrooms (CRs ...
Marquee Mall (an Ayala fully owned subsidiary) in Angeles City, even has an "executive lounge" for expats and Filipino overseas workers (OFWs). The toilets ( CRs) there are super clean. Marble walls and tile floors. As soon as one exits the room a ... Read More
No Toilet Paper In The Philippines? by Timo62
Where does the toilet paper go? At SM Malls there is often no toilet paper聽https://timotraveling.blogspot.com/2013/08/no-toilet-paper-in-philippines-buy-some.html in the stalls. At Ayala Malls there is usually toilet paper in the bathrooms (CRs ...
@Lotus Eater聽I think the "Nomad Capitalist" of YouTube fame, is now living in Indonesia. His motto is "Go where you're treated best." Yea, driving here is shit and pooping here is driving people crazy! But, if one can ignore those two ... Read More
No Toilet Paper In The Philippines? by Timo62
Where does the toilet paper go? At SM Malls there is often no toilet paper聽https://timotraveling.blogspot.com/2013/08/no-toilet-paper-in-philippines-buy-some.html in the stalls. At Ayala Malls there is usually toilet paper in the bathrooms (CRs ...
@Wingfat聽Yea, I guess we figure it out somehow. Carry a roll of toilet paper in your sling bag. Don't shop at SM, only shop at聽 Ayala Malls (where they keep paper in the stalls (classy place Ayala.)聽 Read More
American Clothing Sizes by Tariq1983
So I鈥檓 about 5鈥�9 220 lbs. Wide frame but deff more muscle than fat. I鈥檓 having trouble finding clothes my size are there any clothing stores in the Philippines that cater to American sizes. I tried on a three XL last week and even ...
@Tariq1983聽Go to Ukay Ukay stores and ask if they have any U,S. size XL or XXL sized clothes. Hope they speak English or just use hand signals, Or order some from Amazon, shipping is relatively cheap. Read More
No Toilet Paper In The Philippines? by Timo62
Where does the toilet paper go? At SM Malls there is often no toilet paper聽https://timotraveling.blogspot.com/2013/08/no-toilet-paper-in-philippines-buy-some.html in the stalls. At Ayala Malls there is usually toilet paper in the bathrooms (CRs ...
@Lotus Eater聽Well then the USA must be the boondocks. No "ass blaster" in any of the places I have ever seen. Read More
No Toilet Paper In The Philippines? by Timo62
Where does the toilet paper go? At SM Malls there is often no toilet paper聽https://timotraveling.blogspot.com/2013/08/no-toilet-paper-in-philippines-buy-some.html in the stalls. At Ayala Malls there is usually toilet paper in the bathrooms (CRs ...
@FindlayMacD聽Do people steal toilet seats also? Read More
No Toilet Paper In The Philippines?
Where does the toilet paper go? At SM Malls there is often no toilet paper聽https://timotraveling.blogspot.com/2013/08/no-toilet-paper-in-philippines-buy-some.html in the stalls. At Ayala Malls there is usually toilet paper in the bathrooms (CRs ... Read More
Website calculates Cost of Living in Phils, and Phils Cities by Lost in Fiji
Here's a website that calculates the Cost of Living in countries, eg the Philippines, and also in various cities in countries. Maybe these averages given appear reasonably ...
@Lost in Fiji聽At the bottom of your comment form see what looks like two links of a chain. Click on it and paste your link. The link will always appear where your cursor is located. Read More
Website calculates Cost of Living in Phils, and Phils Cities by Lost in Fiji
Here's a website that calculates the Cost of Living in countries, eg the Philippines, and also in various cities in countries. Maybe these averages given appear reasonably ...
@Lost in Fiji聽Here is a blog about costs of living with some good links to charts and reports聽聽https://timotraveling.blogspot.com/2022/05/cost-of-living-in-philippines-here-is.html Read More
What is your Electric Bill like ? by frankanderson
Just wondering, I am starting to suspect Condo's pay a lot more for electricity than a house. My missus inform me that its possible that condo tenants pay commercial prices, similar to stores and businesses. If that's right, that's ...
@tpiro聽In FL electric would be lower. Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don'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 ...
@mikePanglao聽I think it is not to hard to apply for and get the ACR card on your own. But you may need to go to Cebu several times. We did it in Manila which may have been easier because it was nearby, I suggest you post a photo of yourself. Read More
Do you still ride in jeepneys, buses, tricycles, taxis, pedicabs? by Timo62
For about eleven years we rode in jeepneys, tricycles, taxis and buses when here in the Philippines. We saved a lot of money by using all that public transportation. Then, about a year ago, we bought a second hand Honda Odyssey van. The van is far ...
@Enzyte Bob聽Years ago there was a news story of an old man who was carrying two bags of groceries. Punks tried to grab his bags for a second or third time. This time he was carrying a pistol and shot both of them. One fell down dead and the ... Read More
Medical Costs in Philippines compared to U.S.A.
@coach53聽I am much older than my young wife (a dual citizen now). She now owns a nice house and some property in the Philippines. When I die she and the children will be beneficiaries of Social Security benefits for quite some time. Read More
Do you still ride in jeepneys, buses, tricycles, taxis, pedicabs?
For about eleven years we rode in jeepneys, tricycles, taxis and buses when here in the Philippines. We saved a lot of money by using all that public transportation. Then, about a year ago, we bought a second hand Honda Odyssey van. The van is far ... Read More
Analysts predict peso to be one of the worst-performing. by manwonder
This will be good news to some foreign expats residing here...."the local peso is predicted to continue its decline"Certain currencies (USD/SGD/other) exchange rates have been steadily on the rise over the last few weeks & it is predicted that ...
@sekmet聽I think SnR is Costco. Have seen Costco on products there. Read More
Medical Costs in Philippines compared to U.S.A.
Am considering moving back to the U.S. but am concerned about the high costs of medical care there. In 2012 I blogged about costs in the Philippines ... Read More
Wise Exchange Rate Today June 16, 2022 by Enzyte Bob
Today I transferred money from the US.聽聽聽聽聽 Wise's exchange rate was聽 P53.36聽 per US dollar. 聽聽 (June 16, 2022)coach with that exchange rate (P317) you can buy 1lb of Swedish Meatballs at Ikea. in fact ...
I am also concerned about higher prices in the U.S. Prices there seem ridiculous compared to here in the PH. I am maintaining my Medicare and also Med Insurance for my younger Filipina wife and our three children. Are you aware of the costs for ... Read More
Best Response to "Hey Joe" by Moon Dog
I get a lot of "hey Joe" from youngsters and teenagers. It doesn't bother me but I like to have a snappy comeback. My usual response is "How did you know my name's Joe?" or "Hey Pedro". Anyone have a better one?
@Moon Dog聽Keep it friendly. Just smile and wave. Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don'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 ...
My Twitter is聽https://twitter.com/Timo20470737 Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don'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 ...
Hello, I just discovered I had joined this community back in 2014 under my screen name TimoTraveling. It is the same name I am using at Twitter聽[link under review]聽and at聽https://timotraveling.blogspot.com/聽and聽 at my newbie ... Read More
Shipping furniture to Philippines by tonydante
Does anyone have any information about shipping used furniture to the Philippines. Can you please list a shipping company or a contact person. I would like to ship to Cebu. Thanks Don C
@Shane14聽WE had a neighbor whose Dad had shipped his furniture and art works. Somehow things got messed up and cost them thousands more than they had been told (so he told us).聽 Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don'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 ...
@RickTacloban聽Have you applied for your "Permanent Resident" status yet? It saves a lot of trouble and allows you to work an/or start a business here. Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don'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 ...
@jpeelersr聽Regarding taxes in the USA, I hope you already have a bookkeeper or CPA to assist you there. Regarding hospitals in Philippines, check my blog at [link under review] Look for the "Hospitals" tile on the page or enter a search term ... Read More
Philippine Culture by PalawOne
An interesting local newspaper article regarding Philippine culture.聽聽Other cultural observations?聽 Maybe something a bit more positive?Quote: By Yen Makabenta The Manila Times Wednesday, July 6, 2022"What Filipinos are like"I found ...
@coach53聽True one must never be slow to ask for advice. Read books about business and ask experts (people who already have a successful business) or go to business school to learn the basics.聽 I have started and managed several businesses, ... Read More
What is your Electric Bill like ? by frankanderson
Just wondering, I am starting to suspect Condo's pay a lot more for electricity than a house. My missus inform me that its possible that condo tenants pay commercial prices, similar to stores and businesses. If that's right, that's ...
@sandArmando聽Thanks for recommending the Smart Plugs. Will try to find some. Sounds like a good idea.We live S. of Manila in Dasmarinas City, in Cavite. At our house we are paying about P12,000 per month (more than double our bill in Florida, ... Read More
Health care (Medicare) by Guest34824756
Have you heard of Juventas medical group? They help me with my medical bill while i am here in Philippines, as long as you have your medicare.聽If you need help too, you can contact them un this what鈥檚app number 09158532933.聽
There may be a hospital which accepts Medicare on Guam. See my blog about it [link under review]聽 See Medicare near the bottom. Read More
Best way to sell a condo in Philippines?
@imuscavitecondo聽It is hard to find any agent to sell pre owned properties in the Philippines. Try listing it at sites like [link under review] and https://www.dotproperty.com.ph and try contacting our agent Carmen Pinca 09178661961 or contact ... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022
@jpeelersr聽Hello, I am US citizen. Have been in PH since 2007. Check my blog about Hospitals where I touch on Medicare. [link under review] Read More