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Best Places to Retire Abroad: The Philippines

Discussion in 'News from The Philippines' started by Anon220806, Jun 27, 2015.

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  1. bigmac
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    bigmac Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    thats where i'm going in sept / oct. planning to get wed there all being well.
    bigmac, Jun 29, 2015
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  2. Jim
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    Jim Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    Where, in Baguio or Tagatay? Never been to either place, would like to go sometime.
    Jim, Jun 29, 2015
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  3. bigmac
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    bigmac Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    baguio. my intended likes the place--mostly because of the climate
    bigmac, Jun 29, 2015
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  4. oss
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    oss Somewhere Staff Member

    Never gone because of the six hour land journey through the mountains, would love to do it though, it would be such a contrast if, as Ana says, it has western architecture and a climate somewhere around that of northern France.
    oss, Jun 29, 2015
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  5. Bootsonground
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    First time we went up there about 25 years ago ,we liked it so much we put a deposit on a small lot up there,, We still have that lot and we use paying the land tax as an excuse to return every couple of years.. Each time we go,I am a little more disappointed at how the population levels seem to have exploded and the heavy pollution that is evident around sessions road..
    That said I would still very much recommend a trip up there for those that have not been.. Its worth it for the climate alone in the summer season..
    A friend of mine said he saw it snow there once!
    Bootsonground, Jun 29, 2015
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  6. walesrob
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    Agree 100%.

    After the typhoon hit Tacloban and the way people were treated, I would be far happier retiring to somewhere closer. I've lived and worked in Malta, and that would be my first choice, followed by Spain. Not that I have to worry about such a thing for at least 20 years yet!
    walesrob, Jun 30, 2015
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  7. Markham
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    Tagaytay is too close to metro Manila for my liking. Not visited Baguio yet but friends living there tell me it rains a lot there - far more than any other civilised place in the country. And it does get hit by typhoons rather too often. But it is a safe city for foreigners and whilst you probably won't need any aircon, dehumidifiers are desirable though not essential. Good place for western fruit and veg apparently. If you have a car, you can be lazing on a beautiful beach within a couple of hours (depending on traffic).
    Markham, Jun 30, 2015
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  8. Anon220806
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    Anon220806 Well-Known Member

    I like Spain. And I dont specifically mean the costas. Such a big country too.
    Anon220806, Jun 30, 2015
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  9. Anon220806
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    Anon220806 Well-Known Member

    Today's weather.

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    Anon220806, Jun 30, 2015
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  10. bigmac
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    bigmac Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    If you have a car, you can be lazing on a beautiful beach within a couple of hours (depending on traffic)

    ha ha----i can be on a beautiful beach within 10 minutes walk from my flat lol.
    bigmac, Jun 30, 2015
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  11. Anon220806
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    Same here. I am going to walk alongside it in 5 minutes.

    All I do is step outside my front door and cross the road.
    Anon220806, Jun 30, 2015
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  12. Markham
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    I doubt your flat is one and a half kilometres above sea level (5,050 ft), now is it?!!
    Markham, Jun 30, 2015
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  13. Anon220806
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    Anon220806 Well-Known Member

    It certainly isnt.
    Anon220806, Jun 30, 2015
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  14. Anon220806
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    Anon220806 Well-Known Member

    And your point is?
    Anon220806, Jun 30, 2015
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  15. aposhark
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    aposhark Well-Known Member Lifetime Member

    Maybe 1 foot :eek:
    aposhark, Jun 30, 2015
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  16. Anon220806
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    Anon220806 Well-Known Member

    And your point is?
    Anon220806, Jun 30, 2015
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  17. Aromulus
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    Aromulus The Don Staff Member

    holy mooly..........

    Mark, do me a favour. Please, Don't antagonize John. Don't quote him or pick on any perceived, inzy, winzey comment he posts.

    John, you too, please. Ditto in regard of Mark.

    Just please agree to blatantly ignore each other's presence with as much disdain that can be mustered and leave it at that, huh...??

    Both of you have very good points and some little undesirable ones, but I tend to miss the latters in favour of harmony.

    I am sure that whatever needs addressing, could be discussed on a friendly basis, in the morning, over a mug of espresso and a couple of croissants, by a beach somewhere.
    Preferably in Italy....
    Aromulus, Jun 30, 2015
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  18. aposhark
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    aposhark Well-Known Member Lifetime Member

    If you will take note - I was replying to Mark :eek:
    aposhark, Jun 30, 2015
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  19. Markham
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    Markham Guest

    With the rolling monthly post count of 966, this Forum is turning into JohnAsh's blog. He'll be banning me quite soon.
    Markham, Jun 30, 2015
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  20. KeithAngel
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    KeithAngel 2063 Lifetime Member

    It must be Polski,s time of the month :lol:
    KeithAngel, Jun 30, 2015
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