Kimimela
American citizen
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About me
American
Speaks English - Learning Portuguese.
Registration: 03 October 2010
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Health insurance by tina158
Hello could sonebody explain to.me what are the step to do to register with health basic insurances in portugal for european expat ? Thanks in advance
I am an American retiree and I am curious about insurance options. Trying to google is only causing more confusion. Now, I am a Veteran who has FAP so I have to have an endoscopy yearly and I am a Tetraplegic. However, I thought that I would need ... Read More
PORTO OR CASCAIS?? by N17ewCHapteR
I am interested in hearing about the experiences of anyone who has moved to Porto. How do you find it as a place to live, did you rent or buy a property, cost of living, have you found it easy to integrate & meet people etc. I would love to live ...
I'm interested in Porto as well. I intend on visiting the city Fall of 2018, but I am interested in knowing how friendly it is for those with mobility issues. I would like to know if I should try to rely on a walker, or if I can get around in ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourself here – 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? DonÂ’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 ...
Thank you for the welcome and the offer, however, I have a BFF who lives in Porto and she's been helping me with pronunciation. I mangled Ele and Ela, but I have the hang of it now. :) Go me! Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourself here – 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? DonÂ’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 ...
Hello, everyone! My name is Najla but everyone mangles it so they just call me 'Z' (lol). I've been sailing the ocean blue for the last 2 or 3 years as I search for my forever retiree location but alas, I shall never sail again. Woe! ... Read More
What to expect when moving to Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Mexico? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...
I made a 12-week visit to Lake Chapala because I have a girlfriend who retired to that area. It's very beautiful and relaxing but the retiree population is just not for me. I am too young for the retiree's and too old for the working expats. ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in the Philippines, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
And if a woman asked the same question? Read More
The Philippines- Views from a woman's standpoint? by Kimimela
So, I've been reading this forum for some time, and had gotten quite excited about possibly settling there. Until, I spoke to another woman on the forum. Now, the forum is absolutely dripping with glowing testimonials from males about how perfect ...
I can ONLY go on the opinions of the women who have been mailing me about their situations and experiences there in the Philippines and it's been a mixed bag. Judging? No I've had firm generalizations from expats themselves enough. Serious ... Read More
The Philippines- Views from a woman's standpoint? by Kimimela
So, I've been reading this forum for some time, and had gotten quite excited about possibly settling there. Until, I spoke to another woman on the forum. Now, the forum is absolutely dripping with glowing testimonials from males about how perfect ...
Neptune, the beginning of your post was cool, but you just had to go and confirm in my mind that a lot of the men who move there have the sleeze factor that I'm trying to avoid. I'm not a manly woman thankfully, but I also am not basing where I am ... Read More
The Philippines- Views from a woman's standpoint? by Kimimela
So, I've been reading this forum for some time, and had gotten quite excited about possibly settling there. Until, I spoke to another woman on the forum. Now, the forum is absolutely dripping with glowing testimonials from males about how perfect ...
Thanks for the reply from a fellow Female Expat. lol I was not sure if I even wanted to continue looking at the Phillipines after the horrors the other woman had told me. I am already retired and just looking to relax and take in some cultural ... Read More
The Philippines- Views from a woman's standpoint? by Kimimela
So, I've been reading this forum for some time, and had gotten quite excited about possibly settling there. Until, I spoke to another woman on the forum. Now, the forum is absolutely dripping with glowing testimonials from males about how perfect ...
Hmm, no responses at all. Read More
The Philippines- Views from a woman's standpoint?
So, I've been reading this forum for some time, and had gotten quite excited about possibly settling there. Until, I spoke to another woman on the forum. Now, the forum is absolutely dripping with glowing testimonials from males about how perfect ... Read More
move to either Makati or Cebu by Kimimela
I am looking to move to either Makati or Cebu myself, but I am wondering how hard it is to get to the VA hospital in Manila from Cebu for appointments? Also, which would be more affordable. Makati area or Cebu? My budget is rather mid-ranged I ...
Thanks Honeyclotte, I am starting to see that after more research Read More
$1200 budget
The top end of my budget with bills, food, rent and all should be at 1,200. But, even though I like the city, I think I would like the beaches of Cebu better. But, is Makati even possible with that sort of budget? Read More
move to either Makati or Cebu by Kimimela
I am looking to move to either Makati or Cebu myself, but I am wondering how hard it is to get to the VA hospital in Manila from Cebu for appointments? Also, which would be more affordable. Makati area or Cebu? My budget is rather mid-ranged I ...
Oops, thank you. Read More
move to either Makati or Cebu
I am looking to move to either Makati or Cebu myself, but I am wondering how hard it is to get to the VA hospital in Manila from Cebu for appointments? Also, which would be more affordable. Makati area or Cebu? My budget is rather mid-ranged I ... Read More