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Forum: Australia
Apr 7th 2007, 1:04 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 498
Posted By Tortuga

Re: Melbourne Map

http://www.zoomin.com.au/australia/vic/
Forum: Philippines
Mar 14th 2007, 12:19 am
Replies: 20
Views: 62,071
Posted By Tortuga

Re: Best place to live in Cebu for retirement

Have you tried the following forum:

http://www.livingincebuforums.com
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Dec 20th 2006, 4:09 am
Replies: 25
Views: 3,310
Posted By Tortuga

Re: CHINA and something that happens to "other people"

What could you possibly have done to deserve such disrespect from your wife? I know separations can be acrimonious but to allow her son to witness your beating is unforgivable.

I guess on the...
Forum: Spain
Dec 18th 2006, 4:38 am
Replies: 7
Views: 891
Posted By Tortuga

Re: Hola chicos y chicas!

Hi Elle

What type of business have you started?
Forum: Thailand
Nov 28th 2006, 1:06 pm
Replies: 112
Views: 20,790
Posted By Tortuga

Re: Is Thailand The Place For Us??

Asia also has similar issues to those you have mentioned but one of the main issues for me is the fact that no matter how long you have lived in Asia (9 years for me) you are always viewed as a...
Forum: Thailand
Nov 24th 2006, 3:46 am
Replies: 112
Views: 20,790
Posted By Tortuga

Re: Is Thailand The Place For Us??

I’m just curious…. What part of the attitude and lifestyle in Spain tires you?
Forum: Australia
Oct 21st 2006, 5:23 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,336
Posted By Tortuga

Re: Crap housing failing people

What surprises me is the extensive use of timber in Australian house construction, particularly for the inner skin walls, partitions and roof joists. I’m sure the termites must love it.
Forum: Middle East
Sep 25th 2006, 7:33 am
Replies: 115
Views: 23,027
Posted By Tortuga

Re: Retiring to Dubai

Hurray for Boston!
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Sep 7th 2006, 8:14 am
Replies: 12
Views: 13,051
Posted By Tortuga

Re: Contemplating a move to Hong Kong

...no it's not raining in this picture!
Forum: Australia
Sep 6th 2006, 9:25 am
Replies: 5
Views: 616
Posted By Tortuga

Re: Income Protection

No I wasn’t talking about Professional Indemnity insurance I was responding to the possible scenario whereby a subcontractor may be required under a contract to effect insurance against bodily...
Forum: Australia
Sep 6th 2006, 7:29 am
Replies: 5
Views: 616
Posted By Tortuga

Re: Income Protection

Accident insurance may not be a matter of option but one of obligation. If your husband is working as a subcontractor or self-employed person he may be excluded from the contractor or client policy...
Forum: Far East and Asia
Sep 5th 2006, 1:06 am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,825
Posted By Tortuga

Re: Is it posible to retire on US$30k per year in Asia?

A few details concerning Cebu retirement expenses can be found at the following link:

http://www.livingincebuforums.com/ipb/index.php?showtopic=228

There are some reasonable international...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 25th 2006, 3:20 pm
Replies: 111
Views: 7,948
Posted By Tortuga

Re: Am I doing the right thing? (Taking a job in Dubai)

I wouldn’t go for 30k all-in, it’s not enough if you have a wife and two kids to support. If you are working in the construction industry it is likely that you will be working long hours and a 6 day...
Forum: Australia
Jul 13th 2006, 3:49 am
Replies: 46
Views: 4,796
Posted By Tortuga

Re: Moving to Melbourne

Yikes, 1 hour by tram!

I think I will have to reassess my options?
Forum: Thailand
Jul 12th 2006, 9:53 am
Replies: 8
Views: 6,276
Posted By Tortuga

Re: Forget Buying a Place in Thailand

This is an issue around most of Southeast Asia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines included. Some of these countries are desperate for foreign investment yet they remain protectionist.
Forum: Australia
Jul 12th 2006, 9:30 am
Replies: 46
Views: 4,796
Posted By Tortuga

Re: Moving to Melbourne

Can anybody share his or her views on the new Springthorpe development near Latrobe University, Macleod. What’s that part of Melbourne like in terms of schooling, travel time to the CBD, shopping etc.
Forum: Australia
Jul 12th 2006, 8:16 am
Replies: 6
Views: 730
Posted By Tortuga

Re: Drive from Perth to Adelaide ?

Drowsiness is an issue; it’s a good idea to have an alternate driver who can take turns at the wheel.
Forum: Far East and Asia
Jun 23rd 2006, 9:05 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,026
Posted By Tortuga

Re: Salaries and other info

You didn’t mention if you had kids? School education in HK will set you back a further 7 ½ grand a month per child. Renting a decent flat with room to move around in will be in the region of HK$12k...
Forum: Australia
Jun 19th 2006, 5:44 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,640
Posted By Tortuga

Re: House buying and Mortgage rates

I don’t know if this incentive is available if you have previously owned a property overseas?
Forum: Australia
Jun 16th 2006, 4:26 am
Replies: 39
Views: 2,675
Posted By Tortuga

Re: Wages And Tax On Wages In Aus!!!

I think you have to weigh up the pros and cons.

Hong Kong has a low tax regime in comparison to Australia, however, for a Hong Kong family other factors play a considerable role in deciding where...
Forum: Australia
Jun 15th 2006, 9:47 am
Replies: 39
Views: 2,675
Posted By Tortuga

Re: Wages And Tax On Wages In Aus!!!

I currently reside in Hong Kong but I plan to move to Australia in a few years time.

In comparison to Australia I have probably been pampered where income tax payments are concerned. The...
Forum: Australia
Jun 15th 2006, 6:00 am
Replies: 39
Views: 2,675
Posted By Tortuga

Re: Wages And Tax On Wages In Aus!!!

It seems that these tax calculators base your tax on gross and not net income.

What would be the tax offsets for married people with say two children?

Also is there any deduction in Australia...
Forum: Australia
Jun 3rd 2006, 3:14 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,353
Posted By Tortuga

Re: Can U save by not using an agent for visa application?

I also applied myself without the aid of an agent. It’s pretty straight forward all the forms and information can be obtained from the DIMIA website. I recall that the process seemed to take a long...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 3rd 2006, 2:45 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,961
Posted By Tortuga

Re: How much is enough?

Hi bob,

I don’t know what you earn in the UK but the offer doesn't appear to be enticing enough to up sticks. Relocation is an expensive business.

Given your experience they ought to provide...
Forum: China/Hong Kong
Jun 3rd 2006, 2:14 am
Replies: 12
Views: 13,051
Posted By Tortuga

Re: Contemplating a move to Hong Kong

A lot of people are contemplating a move 'out' of Hong Kong due to pollution/ health concerns.
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