deerhunter74

just be prepared with going out with a filipina as you shall be shocked when she arrives with a family member so there is no chance of any hanky panky

Aeo

haha

Bahtatboy

Dan, don't discount Japan. I first went there 23 years ago and it was horribly expensive, but they've had deflation for the past 15 years and if you're frugal you can live quite cheaply (OK, not compared with Cambodia, say, but you could probably live more cheaply in Japan than you could in UK). Having said that the pound's recent plunge won't buy you that many yen...

Don't know how qualified you are--but teaching English always used to be the young man's job in Japan, and although it doesn't pay that well it does give you access (or at least introductions) to many women of different ages. Japanese women are reasonably approachable, but you need to understand the culture: you can't just barge into a bar and expect the women to flock to you. Nevertheless, the Japanese are great Anglophiles, so make sure you play your cards right...

What you do get from Japanese women, IMHO, is the benefit of both their ancient and modern history (and culture). The ancient history brings the concept of respect, honesty, integrity, respect for the old, cleanliness and self-discipline. The modern history (going back to the Meiji Restoration) brings huge respect for the Industrial Revolution and social engineering of the West, in particular the UK. So they like us Brits. Be a gentlemen and you'll be OK.

And the place is fabulous: beautiful scenery, order, super food, great beer, friendly natives, and gorgeous gorgeous girls. I could list all the downsides, but won't: take the beneift of the positives, and work round (or even try to improve) the negatives.

Have fun.

sunnydays

Hi Dan, I've travelled to some of Asia and admired the ladies and life style, however a holiday is not ordinary every day life.
Like being in London as a single guy, busy place but lonely without friends.
The Philippines was "Americanised" some years ago and the English language is spoken widely. Middle class Filipinos will converse with you when out and about if they feel like it. Road signs and labels etc are all in English. The Filipinos do not respect the chaps who come here to sit and booze their time away. They will always smile and greet you if you appear friendly.
Seek an expat group area for a start and then explore the surroundings.
You cannot buy land in the Philippines but you can own an apartment if its value is less than 40% of the total value.
Tourism is not very active presently, maybe a small hotel would negotiate long stay rates.

lionheart

Excellent only if you are as thick as two short planks.

danjones1

Indonesia looks good, women seem pretty liberal there, which is a surprise seeing as a Muslim country!