Best Places to Retire Abroad: The Philippines

It bore no relevence to the original thread. Surely a good moderator should be consistent?

I think you singled me out unfairly. Other people were involved in that digression including HaloHalo. And some people were interested in that element of the thread. I hear your frustration, but why take it out on me?

Reference to "Johns Mumbo Jumbo Thread" was surely made to use me as a scapegoat for your perception of thread digression. But the forum is full of examples of thread digression but I dont see those being made an example of. Look at the rice digression in the Tesco thread for example.

Dom. Thats fine. But how about some consistency. Why that thread in particular. Like others have pointed out thread digression is commonplace but you chose that one in particular, ignoring any of the other current examples. You seemed to wade into that situation like a bulldog chewing on a load of wasps.

That makes sense. Though other threads pan out that way too. But the bulldog chewing on a bunch of wasps approach?

I was and acknowledge what Dom was saying. I will try to keep it in check going forward.

who watched top gear last night ? what did you think of it ?

With an answer like that it just goes to show you haven't spent much time in the Philippines.

Wasnt accusing you of anything except we all were a party to the "crime".

I to would never consider a blatantly racist and discriminatory country like the Phils for residence

Interesting stance. I wouldn't have said that myself. But I hear you loud and clear.

what are the main pros to the idea of retiring over there ?

Sun, sea and San Miguel. For some I think thats it. I suppose another is that the Mrs is in her own back yard - quite an important one. At the moment many things are cheaper, though not all. And lots of variety of mango.

You are guaranteed wall to wall sunshine for half the year. No such thing as a cold day. And the beaches are fantastic.

The sights to be seen in the country are second to none.

For some it is a form of escapism, from the "nasty" UK.

For some it is a form of escapism, from the "nasty" UK.

yep--and i bet the dream quickly turns into a nightmare. ok for a holiday---but not long term.

I guess it depends on your outlook on life. It probably doesn't suit a lot of people but it certainly does suit some. Some people live there and complain about everything and that makes me wonder why they bothered in the first place, I mean you'd recce the place before retirement wouldn't you. Then there's a even smaller percentage who adapt and come to love the place even with its flaws.