Where would you live?

[Travellor]

I think there are so many beautiful places in the phils.

Each one of my favourites is for a different reason to the other.

Every visit takes me to new places and I never tire to travel around.

When the family or friends ask me where I have been it leaves them amazed.

[malditako]

we would be very glad if the pounds rate would be the same rate when it was in 2004 2005 around 95 to 105 pesos....

[Travellor]

Trying to narrow down 1 place to live in the phils is very hard.

On each visit I find a stunning new location.

Think that the more you explore the harder the choice becomes.

The GF loves travelling around and would be happy to settle anywhere.

I was watching Micheal Palin last night, he was in the phils and showed 4 or so places approx 10 yrs ago and it looks like very little has changed to date.

[Englishman2010]

Trying to narrow down 1 place to live in the phils is very hard.

On each visit I find a stunning new location.

Think that the more you explore the harder the choice becomes.

The GF loves travelling around and would be happy to settle anywhere.

I was watching Micheal Palin last night, he was in the phils and showed 4 or so places approx 10 yrs ago and it looks like very little has changed to date.

I have the same problem, every time I go I see another new place I love. It's another 17 years or so until I retire, so I'll just keep on going to different places until I retire, and the decide.

I'd forgotten about the Micheal Palin - Pacific Rim series, I'll have to You Tube it. Which places in the Phil's did he visit?

[scott&ligaya]

Well unless the ruin it with over development we will be keeping our place just to the north of Puerto Princesa in Palawan. Absolutely love it there, mainly European retirees, semi retirees etc, very few loud Americans and not too many Koreans or Japanese yet. Just hope the new governor does not let in the casino, country club etc developers, will ruin the place.

[Jimbojac]

Dipolog { city of orchids } in Mindanao is worth a look for any of you folk considering......... Got a nice blend of Western mod cons as well as retaining its traditional Phils friendly approach and Mindano is so cheap to live, compapared to say Luzon.
Quite a few ex- pats around, mainly a mix of Yanks, a few Brits and Euros, a lovely boulevard to stroll and chill out on, a mountain backdrop and an airport minutes out of town which can take you to Manila in under an hour, i always enjoy it there.
Looking at the East Coast of Midanao too, some lovely places there, totally unspoilt. Many people even Filipinos from the North regard Mindanao as dangerous but compared to walking around Manila i know where i would pick every time!
The Phils are such a delight time after time, according to personal taste of course, the dream place could be around the corner..........lets raise a glass to the search!
Within the next year i will be wanting to sample the delights of Eastern Samar in the Visayas, that really deserves a personal visit from what i have seen on the internet etc.

[worthingmale]

Davao for me

[Jamesey]

Before I met my wife, I would have said Cebu. The city has good transport links, lots of facilities, an expat community and is close to plenty of nice places in the Visayas. Also, the it's big, but not a sprawling metropolis like Manila.

But my wife's family are in North Luzon and Manila, so we'd probably end up in one of those places.

[jimeve]

But my wife's family are in North Luzon and Manila, so we'd probably end up in one of those places.

My wife's from Bohol, but I am going to live on Negros, much nicer and cheaper. Plus put some water between me and the in-laws

[gWaPito]

With unlimited funds, here in the UK without a doubt, health care, schooling etc etc the list goes on. I would be a liar if I said otherwise.

I haven't the funds so it will be The Philippines, we will be economic migrants, that's the sad fact of it, unless a lottery jackpot arrives

[steve monty]

I asked my Wife this, where would you like to live? camiguin, boracay or in the province? she replied that she loved those places but she couldn't live there as there is no Jolibee!!

[Englishman2010]

I asked my Wife this, where would you like to live? camiguin, boracay or in the province? she replied that she loved those places but she couldn't live there as there is no Jolibee!!

A good reason to go there if you ask me

[keeperlit]

we have a house in antipolo city ,,but we also bought a plot of ground in the agv antel grand village in cavite with its man made beach check out its web site ,,,,but i must say i love the lagoon area next to white beach puerto galera,,the beach is white the sea is blue and warm,,the beer is cheap and the sun is hot,,and only 3/4 hour boat ride to batangas,,,i can see everyone is saying your getting excited john ,,,well i guess your all right we are off on our holidays in 6 weeks time

[Englishman2010]

I can see the attraction of Galera, it doesn't have the glamor or high prices of Panglao or Boracay, but it has a shabby chic feel about it. I had a better time in Galera than I had in Boracay

[scott&ligaya]

love this beach st Sabang near theUnderground River on Palawan

[grahamw48]

I like Puerto Galera too.
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[grahamw48]

My kids at Baloy Beach, Subic Bay .

The sand there is a bit dark because it's volcanic.

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[Meadows]

samal island in Davao City is great too

[uthidian]

Steve R, that sounds perfect. I don't know the area, but I'm sure it is ideal

Sars, having just been to Tagaytay and Taal, I have to agree, it really is a beautiful area. I love the winding mountain road and forests on the way down from Tagaytay to the shores of Taal lake. We got a Jeepney from Taal to Batangas and on to Tanauan and drove through some nices villages and towns (you've already seen my FB photo's ) . Another advantage is that it's close enough to Metro Manila if needed, and well served by buses and good roads (by Phil standards)

Yes agree totally. I went to Tagatay too. Although I passed on the donkey ride up to the Tall volcano... the boat ride out there was fantastic. But I found the air fresher there less opressively humid, at least for me. My gf liked it too. She had never been on open water before, and suddenly to find herself in a boat at speed across the Taal lake, her smile made my trip I guess that magic made me fall in love with Tagatay...

[RickyR]

There are some absolutely beautiful places to live in the Philippines. I love Tagaytay and also down south to Camaguin is great.
I live in Cebu, and its just about bearable. I basically have to live within an hour of Manila or Cebu Airport, so don't get much choice. Rented the place in Marikina for a while, and was there on and off, and now living full time in Mandaue, Cebu. Biggest problem for us is with kids. Essentially have a choice of the British School Manila, where you'd have to live in Makati to have any chance of getting there within an hour of leaving home, or the Cebu International School, which is about 15 mins drive from our current place.
If i'm honest, the Philippines really isn't the place for us with the family, and with me wanting all the modern stuff, whilst living out of town. Once my son is a year old, and my missus can survive without nannies and housekeepers, we'll be heading back to the UK. I actually miss the UK a lot, as long as i'm not one of the poor sods spending 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the evening of my life commuting to work in the pouring rain feeling sorry for myself.

If you're retired, I think living in the Philippine can be a great option. If you can afford it, the best is to have a house in both the Philippines and the UK, and spend the winters over there.

With a family, living in the Philippines is pretty tough.

[Englishman2010]

At least you've tried it and can speak from personal experience Ricky

TBH you've summed up my thoughts, and I've got no plans to live in the Phil's until I retire. We can all complain about the Uk and the weather, but it's still home, it's modern, clean, safe and despite the recent economic problems we are still a lot better off than most. I love the UK and could never leave permanently, plus, most importantly, my kids are here and they always come first.
When I retire, 6 months in the Uk and 6 months in the Phils each year is my plan

[uthidian]

At least you've tried it and can speak from personal experience Ricky

TBH you've summed up my thoughts, and I've got no plans to live in the Phil's until I retire. We can all complain about the Uk and the weather, but it's still home, it's modern, clean, safe and despite the recent economic problems we are still a lot better off than most. I love the UK and could never leave permanently, plus, most importantly, my kids are here and they always come first.
When I retire, 6 months in the Uk and 6 months in the Phils each year is my plan

yes - My gf has a young daughter and my kids are all grown...so I kinda thought exactly the same as you. When I retire, summer in the UK (fantastic) and extended Christmas and winter in Phil. What could be better? Hope my pension will be upto it!

[Englishman2010]

yes - My gf has a young daughter and my kids are all grown...so I kinda thought exactly the same as you. When I retire, summer in the UK (fantastic) and extended Christmas and winter in Phil. What could be better? Hope my pension will be upto it!

I hope mine will be too. Well I've got another 17 years to save and for my equity based investments to recover, nothing more I can do now except plan and dream.

[grahamw48]

I'm just trying to live cheap and save up.

Internet access can be a problem sometimes though.

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[branno]

yeahh el nido is a wonderful place in north palawan...

[Englishman2010]

That's a bit luxurious Graham, what's wrong with a cardboard box or white plastic chair

[grahamw48]

That's a bit luxurious Graham, what's wrong with a cardboard box or white plastic chair

...Just needed to erm lie down.

I did make it home eventually.

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[bornatbirth]

i see you still have the white socks on

[grahamw48]

I've only got the one pair !

I'm divorced !

[Terpe]

I've only got the one pair !

I'm divorced !