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Forum: Philippines

Sep 2nd 2012, 4:10 am

Replies: 197

moving to the philippines "2"

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Posted By JaHo

Re: moving to the philippines "2"

Desert-rat - the problem with many Westerners who move here is that they think the Phils should be like their home countries.
The locals just ask why they don't go back. I share that view.
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Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Sep 2nd 2012, 3:51 am

Replies: 105

where would you retire to in UK?

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Posted By JaHo

Re: where would you retire to in UK?

Thanks, sallysimmons,
It's not a case of taking the word of a stranger - or not, it's about garnering opinions, and factoring them into my own judgement. As we all know, Internet anonymity...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Aug 30th 2012, 11:10 am

Replies: 105

where would you retire to in UK?

Views: 13,639

Posted By JaHo

Re: where would you retire to in UK?

mikelincs, you obviously excel at pedantry as well as Geography. I read your comments about Grimsby and thought they were rather crass and abusive.
If you have anything positive to say, I would be...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Aug 30th 2012, 3:32 am

Replies: 105

where would you retire to in UK?

Views: 13,639

Posted By JaHo

Re: where would you retire to in UK?

steviedeluxe,
Thanks for this reply. I'm not discouraged by the house prices in some parts of the North. In fact, I'm encouraged, but I don't want to end up buying and regretting. I don't care about...

Forum: Philippines

Aug 29th 2012, 3:36 am

Replies: 197

moving to the philippines "2"

Views: 23,427

Posted By JaHo

Re: moving to the philippines "2"

Because of the pitiful wages here, anything labour-related is cheap. Local bread is unpalatable at any price. And yes, beer is still cheap.
When I came here I got 95 pesos to the pound, now it's...

Forum: Philippines

Aug 28th 2012, 2:29 pm

Replies: 197

moving to the philippines "2"

Views: 23,427

Posted By JaHo

Re: moving to the philippines "2"

I've lived here since 2005 and can offer the following advice:

* The cost of living is not cheap. True, it is cheaper than the UK, but not by a lot.
* If you have health problems, be aware that...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Aug 28th 2012, 11:09 am

Replies: 105

where would you retire to in UK?

Views: 13,639

Posted By JaHo

Re: where would you retire to in UK?

We've lived in the Philippines since 2005, but next year I will do some exploration in the UK to find a place to live, at first on a temporary basis. I'm from central Lancashire, but would consider...

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