gwaps
American looking for information about Philippines
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Registration: 17 February 2013
Ormoc Leyte port transportation to liloan
I'm arriving by ferry from cebu to ormoc early in a month. Does anyone know much about my best options getting there from the port to liloan ( hima angan province specifically)Can't seem to find any information online . I've heard a van or bus is ... 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 ...
@Timo62 Been a vegetarian sine age 19 because of spirtual path and more importantly ....conscience. Must say i do find the philippines a barren land for us nonmeat eaters.often wish i was a carnivore there .....hihi Read More
Good Motorcycle Insurance? by sinsinbad
Plan to move to the PH and retire in a month or so, and I was wondering if there were any motorcycle insurance similar to what we have in the States? What I mean is more coverage to protect you and the bike since the blame/cause is usually placed ...
@pnwcyclist i to am interested in his contact info....thanks Read More
Guest Friendly hotels Danang, Vietnam. by gwaps
Looking for information on hotels for unmarried couples in Danang . Prefer budget hotels since we'll be there for up to three weeks. Thanks. 馃槉
@OceanBeach92107聽Thanks for the detailed information.聽 I have always been in Philippines for past 20 years. Nice Airband b experience there. Vegetarian food not common in restaurants.聽 Only real reason I dislike the country.聽 Read More
Water tank size? by gwaps
I will get water tank and tower installed next year in cebu . Wondered what size to get on home 1200 sqare foot?( We have two bathrooms .)聽 Thanks :)
@gsturdee聽I'll let you know how it's goes and expenses . Now trying to buy honda ADV scooter in Cebu . May go on waiting list as it's very popular.聽聽 Read More
Water tank size? by gwaps
I will get water tank and tower installed next year in cebu . Wondered what size to get on home 1200 sqare foot?( We have two bathrooms .)聽 Thanks :)
Thanks for your detailed reply. I've heard as well that the higher you go the better the water pressure. I'll go with stainless tank . Again thanks for your help. I live outside of cebu city and will post info of the whole experience to help others. ... Read More
Water tank size?
I will get water tank and tower installed next year in cebu . Wondered what size to get on home 1200 sqare foot?( We have two bathrooms .)聽 Thanks :) Read More
GF and Extent of Her Family Involvement by moonunit0103
Hi, After spending 6 weeks traveling with my GF through the Central Visayas, we go to Ormoc, Leyte, to visit her family. I have been letting her handling my money and she keeps meticulous records for our travels, and assumed she would be as ...
@moonunit0103聽I've encountered this with one girl I dated in Philippines.聽 Thirty people is ridiculous though by any standard. It is customary聽 though for the foreigner to pay for the dinner though for all . Everyone is different ... Read More
How to make friends in the Philippines by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in the Philippines :top: [b]Which are your ...
Since my mother and grandmother are both deceased it would be hard for them. Read More
How to make friends in the Philippines by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in the Philippines :top: [b]Which are your ...
I never met many foreigners in cebu or elsewhere in 20 years there. They mostly seemed distant and I'm not one to push a conversation. Agreed many are probably so busy with their wife and her family they don't have the time. I had met a few ... Read More
How to make friends in the Philippines by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in the Philippines :top: [b]Which are your ...
All of the friends I met were Pinays. I was raised by my mother and grandmother so get along with women better. I just sleep in living room at rented condo in Philippines. They sleep in bedroom together . I wish you the best in meeting your friend ... Read More
How to make friends in the Philippines by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in the Philippines :top: [b]Which are your ...
I've met most of my friends there through Facebook and YouTube. We all met a few years back and had a great time together. Great to in that a few are from a beautiful island I wasn't aware of . So I'll have guides there to help me find ... 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 ...
Hi, I've hear it's nice there. I like southern leyte as well and plan on staying there some when I retire soon. 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 ...
Welcome ^^ Read More
Guest friendly hotels in danang . by gwaps
I'll be visiting Danang and maybe Hoi an next April with a friend from Philippines. Seems information is hard to come by on internet searches or very dated or sparse. . Just curious if we have trouble finding a budget hotel mainly in Danang and ...
Thanks for your interesting letter. I to had PTSD but am ok now . Symptoms for me were very different than I expected. I'll try to visit Danang but not this year because of covid uncertainty and quarantine. I never drank but heard beer there ... Read More
Guest Friendly hotels Danang, Vietnam. by gwaps
Looking for information on hotels for unmarried couples in Danang . Prefer budget hotels since we'll be there for up to three weeks. Thanks. 馃槉
Thanks for your input as I don't want to be offensive . Funny, 20 years ago walking around some secluded areas of Philippines someone shouted, "Hey Joe!". I thought he was being a smart ass. Found out just a military thing from long ... Read More
Guest Friendly hotels Danang, Vietnam. by gwaps
Looking for information on hotels for unmarried couples in Danang . Prefer budget hotels since we'll be there for up to three weeks. Thanks. 馃槉
Thanks for your experience. Yes maybe alot of construction may be noisy as well at night. I just like a place with malls or various types of restaurants. Thought Hoi An was too boring I guess? Anyway. I plan on going there in April but Vietnam ... Read More
What are you missing in the Philippines? by Diksha
Hi everyone, Living in the Philippines, on the long or short run, it is completely normal to feel homesick sometimes. We would like to know what you are missing the most about your home country in the Philippines. Do you miss any aspects of ...
Cheese is so sparse or expensive I'd enjoy any brand there . Nice to be able to find corn messa to make fresh tortillas there. In researching online seems cant see it there ? Last time I visited there to my place, I sent a large balikbyan box ... Read More
What are you missing in the Philippines? by Diksha
Hi everyone, Living in the Philippines, on the long or short run, it is completely normal to feel homesick sometimes. We would like to know what you are missing the most about your home country in the Philippines. Do you miss any aspects of ...
Leaning more towards vietnam because of my strict vegetarian diet. More Buddhists there so not so meat heavy in restaurants. Read More
What are you missing in the Philippines? by Diksha
Hi everyone, Living in the Philippines, on the long or short run, it is completely normal to feel homesick sometimes. We would like to know what you are missing the most about your home country in the Philippines. Do you miss any aspects of ...
Its not about cooking at my place in Cebu. More about going out and finding no place to eat. Even at home there can't find things anywhere : pinto beans corn tortillas, cheese. Tofu. . If I do find very expensive or in short supply. Just my ... Read More
Guest friendly hotels in danang . by gwaps
I'll be visiting Danang and maybe Hoi an next April with a friend from Philippines. Seems information is hard to come by on internet searches or very dated or sparse. . Just curious if we have trouble finding a budget hotel mainly in Danang and ...
Yea I made a mistake, I'm sorry ....haha 馃槃 Read More
Guest friendly hotels in danang . by gwaps
I'll be visiting Danang and maybe Hoi an next April with a friend from Philippines. Seems information is hard to come by on internet searches or very dated or sparse. . Just curious if we have trouble finding a budget hotel mainly in Danang and ...
Yes many still there since time in military. Thanks for sharing your experiences my friend . Hope beaches are nice but the people are friendly there . Read More
Guest Friendly hotels Danang, Vietnam. by gwaps
Looking for information on hotels for unmarried couples in Danang . Prefer budget hotels since we'll be there for up to three weeks. Thanks. 馃槉
Thanks, I've thought about that as well. Just worried about blackout with no back up generator for electricity. Yea I stayed at and Air b and b in Philippines and yes cooking at home is a big plus. Thanks for your suggestion 馃槉 Read More
Guest Friendly hotels Danang, Vietnam.
Looking for information on hotels for unmarried couples in Danang . Prefer budget hotels since we'll be there for up to three weeks. Thanks. 馃槉 Read More
What are you missing in the Philippines? by Diksha
Hi everyone, Living in the Philippines, on the long or short run, it is completely normal to feel homesick sometimes. We would like to know what you are missing the most about your home country in the Philippines. Do you miss any aspects of ...
I miss the people most there. As a strict vegetarian can't find much to eat there though. I don't miss the adventure of looking for vegan friendly restaurants there ....haha 馃槃 Read More
Guest friendly hotels in danang .
I'll be visiting Danang and maybe Hoi an next April with a friend from Philippines. Seems information is hard to come by on internet searches or very dated or sparse. . Just curious if we have trouble finding a budget hotel mainly in Danang and ... Read More
My monthly expenditures by BobH
This is just one guy's experience, so don't think it necessarily means what you would spend here. But I'll offer it as a guide that might help somebody. I started keeping track of my spending in September. I聮ve probably missed a few items here and ...
Hi Bob , sorry for late reply . Wow , seems electric bill you have is high . I had a bill of under $100 dollars last May in Naga , Cebu at our home . I tried keeping air on mostly 24 hours a day . I also did not want to come into a hot place from ... Read More
My monthly expenditures by BobH
This is just one guy's experience, so don't think it necessarily means what you would spend here. But I'll offer it as a guide that might help somebody. I started keeping track of my spending in September. I聮ve probably missed a few items here and ...
Hi Bob , I was just curious , your electric bill seems high ? I take it you are using airconditioner then right ? If so , how much and for how many rooms ? Thanks for listing your expences . It will give me an idea of what I can expect to pay in ... Read More
What do women want? by gjsroigj
What do women want?
My view is just that ... my impression in USA . Read More
What do women want? by gjsroigj
What do women want?
What you want is not typical in America , at least from my experience . I was always a gentleman but simple job . It got me no where until I met my wife vacationing in Philippines .She accepts me for who I am . A nice looking guy but with simple ... Read More
Need local Cebu advise by expatfever
Hello everyone, Future expat coming to Cebu in April (gonna be HOT I"m guessing). Me and a chum of mine will be arriving around April 5th or 6th. We found some places online however I'm worried the pics look all nice, yet the hotel/place might be ...
I liked Vacation hotel last time but couyld not get room online or otherwise because of season . Book online first to see what is available . Do not want to walk around in heat looking ... too frustrating . My first trip there , I went to Castle ... Read More
What do women want? by gjsroigj
What do women want?
If you ask American woman .......$ Read More
Bad experience and so angry !!!! by nguyen.tien
Not all is bad and not all is good. I had very bad experience about expat yesterday. I have been working and also have alot of friends are expats. I am always respect their culture, life style and private life. But I never see anyone in my life ...
I am sorry you had that experience . I assure you we are not all like that but arrogance is a problem I see here in USA . I dont think anyone should be impolite when visiting your country where English is not the only language ? I met my wife in ... Read More
Online or Traditional Degree required for teaching in Vietam?
Thanks , I thought so but still wondered about it . Also , when the mention "University Degree " do they mean University or any accredited college degree ? Thanks for your help , Kurt. Read More
Online or Traditional Degree required for teaching in Vietam?
Thank you Aurelie, I hope so to but nothing yet . Are you a member of staff at this forum ? Read More
Online or Traditional Degree required for teaching in Vietam?
I am not able to find any information online about what type of Bachelors degree program is accepted to teach in Vietnam ? I know any degree is accepted but I never heard about anyone using an online degree ? I plan on getting the T.E.F.L. ... Read More