@TheOtherGuy
American looking for information about Philippines
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About me
American
Lives in Nappanee
Registration: 26 May 2011
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Tourist complaints by female_expat
The PH gov planned to increase tourism but has no plan how to rid of the problems that is driving the tourists away. PH is a very beautiful tropical country but its tourism industry, despite affordability, is lagging far away behind compared to its ...
I guess I never thought of it that way,but it's the truth.Excellent point ! I did tell everybody back in USA how bad I got cheated just because I happen to be American. The cabbies,Jeepney drivers, market vendors...all overcharged me just because I ... Read More
Where do most expats retire in Philippines? by filipino.united
Hi! Just helping out a friend. The place should be: 路 Nice (not big city or apartment) 路 Safe 路 Cheap 路 Have schools and hospitals 路 Shops nearby, etc Any suggestions?
I think Palawan is the best/safest/cheapest overall, but Iloilo province is a close second. Read More
Domestic Help by epc
Hi, I will move to Manila shortly and need a ballpark cost for hiring some domestic help. I am single and will not be sharing an apartment. I just need to know how much I would pay for someone to do some general cleaning, maybe a little cooking, ...
$30-$50 USD + meals per month is about the going rate.but get some references,its always a good idea. PS...A good maid will save you twice her salary just by keeping you from getting overcharged on everyday stuff. Read More
home for rent by gracey25
what would a house look like if would cost for 400usd?
It's not much different than here in the USA,I rent a very nice 2 br apt in a small midwestern town for $380.00 a month.If I lived in New York City I couldn't get a good cardboard box for that price. If you want a house in the Visayas or someplace ... Read More
Puerto Princesa by sybel_23
Anyone here who had been to Puerto Princesa? Do you know any hotel near Sabang? Any advice on traveling alone in that place? Where can I contact local tour service? I appreciate any advice that you can share.Thank you.
The main drag, three-kilometre-long Rizal Avenue, is a deafening jumble of tricycles spewing noxious fumes. There are a few sights around Puerto Princesa, but hardly any in the city itself, which is why I treat it as a one night stopover.Seriously,I ... Read More