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Best big little city near a beach? by sekmet
Big cities don't work well with beaches. So, maybe within an hour or less by car-distance not drive time. Big little city I would define as 300 - 500k. In Luzon or Viasayans
Bantayan Island was mentioned, and its a beauty, although what I would consider isolated. The ferry ride is 2+ hours. I have used a small plane service before going to Siquihor, and they also fly to Bantayan. It's a fun ride and pretty fast. It ... Read More
Best big little city near a beach? by sekmet
Big cities don't work well with beaches. So, maybe within an hour or less by car-distance not drive time. Big little city I would define as 300 - 500k. In Luzon or Viasayans
I would agree on Bacolod - has larger provincial govt there, nice park and museums, good schools, including a branch of Lasalle (also a really excellent museum), call centres that pick up the educated, English speaking Uni population, good SM Mall ... Read More
The best services to use when moving to the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What were the biggest hurdles you faced when moving to the Philippines? Were there any services available that helped? Which services helped you most upon your arrival in the Philippines? Were there any that helped you adapt ...
Previous replies are all good... I would especially underline understanding the Visa process and perhaps combine that with he comment about patience. It was an area I had big concerns about navigating, but now, in less than a year, it is pretty old ... Read More
Round trip airfare ticket to Philippines required? by FCStraight
It's been a long time since I traveled to the Philippines so I need to know if the immigration authorities in the Philippines would require me to produce a return ticket when I get there. Here's a possible scenario: I am not sure yet ...
wanted to add a fresh comment as well... I have been in the Philippines 6+ months on a Tourist Visa (USA guy), and had obtained my ACR Card. I exited the country 12/1/16 and returned today. I was pretty sure you needed the "onward ticket" ... Read More
Adapting to the climate in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any 暗网禁区riation process. Moving to the Philippines is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of the Philippines? How does the local weather impact your daily life, ...
good thread.. my experience so far.... - grew up northeast USA, skated on ponds frozen in the winter... but later went to school in north carolina, so experienced this level of heat and humidity. In grad school took several classes in plant ID, so ... Read More
Dealing with emergency situations in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everybody, Dealing with unexpected situations abroad can be a very difficult matter. In order to better help 暗网禁区s and soon-to-be 暗网禁区s in the Philippines face such tricky situations, we invite you to share your advice and ...
PS.... in some other forum somewhere... I read an ex-pat account of saving people from a ferry disaster... in that backward Phil logic.... the Hero was later accosted by families because .... "you saved my family member, and he/she is still ... Read More
Dealing with emergency situations in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everybody, Dealing with unexpected situations abroad can be a very difficult matter. In order to better help 暗网禁区s and soon-to-be 暗网禁区s in the Philippines face such tricky situations, we invite you to share your advice and ...
basically, I agree with this.... my experience was driving an SUV in Bais at night. It's a festival holiday.... I am being very careful in making a left turn in one of those typical unsignalized intersections and you just go with the flow. I ... Read More