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Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here.聽single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
@WHITE ASIAN sent you a dm! THANKS AGAIN. you have no idea how helpful it will be to have some direction and a better idea of options on the island. I鈥檝e lived in Los Angeles without interruption since 2001 so finally making this move still ... Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here.聽single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
Thanks again!!聽 yes i would love to get tips on builders/sources etc but no rush at all as i won鈥檛 be on the island before April.聽 North Dirty Kitchen is an open air kubo-style eatery on top of a hill in Santa Monica.聽 ... Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here.聽single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
It is a quasi gated community for wealthy Pinas and foreigners how ever we bought 200 m2 for P1.07M roughly P5,500 m2 which comes with seal roads, drainage, sewage, water, electricity, amenities including pool, super market, bus stop optic fibre ... Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here.聽single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
@pilotdrh as of last Friday i am officially a dual citizen!!! so excited 馃榾 Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here.聽single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
Hello leaving Los Angeles. We have just bought in Pilaring, north of Pilar. We bought into a Farm Community. They call it a "farm community" as you escape a lot of taxes, solicitor costs and most other costs that are associated with buying land in ... Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here.聽single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
@WHITE ASIAN everything you just said is music to my ears and is a big reason i want to start a new life there! something special has been brewing out there a few years now and i look forward to finding my place in it. it makes sense that Siargao ... Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here.聽single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
@mcqueen76 wow thanks for the offer!聽 i am not sure yet what my situation will be (part of the fun tbh) but at the moment i plan to stay in Manila (arriving mid March) for 30 days (to quarantine my cat as required) then will move on to ... Read More
Remote Jobs U.S. by ExpatDon
Are any of you working remotely for a U.S. based company while living in the Philippines, are is everyone here living off of a pension?
@Jackson4 yes I am seeing a lot of those jobs. It鈥檚 a bit overwhelming! But I鈥檓 not looking to make a ton of money and def nothing full time. it鈥檚 strictly to help with daily expenses. I may do transcription since it seems to ... Read More
Remote Jobs U.S. by ExpatDon
Are any of you working remotely for a U.S. based company while living in the Philippines, are is everyone here living off of a pension?
@mugteck lol Read More
Remote Jobs U.S. by ExpatDon
Are any of you working remotely for a U.S. based company while living in the Philippines, are is everyone here living off of a pension?
Are any of you working remotely for a U.S. based company while living in the Philippines, are is everyone here living off of a pension? -@ExpatDonwere you able to get more info on this? this will be my situation as well - i'm EARLY retiring (i just ... Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here.聽single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
@Cherryann01 wish i could afford the pet relocation though. would be much less stressful not worrying about my cats as i schlep my bags from terminal to terminal. travel is hard enough without that! always better to let professionals do it, but it's ... Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here.聽single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
there is basically no affordable beachfront available there anymore, they鈥檙e only selling big commercial lots for development.聽Which is why I plan to look away from General Luna and more inland, up in the northern part of the island, ... Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here.聽single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
@Bigrad Wolf if you want to maybe settle there I鈥檇 get there sooner rather than later because development is happening FAST. I just heard that Lind Hotels has already staked out a location for a big hotel on a section of the beachfront in ... Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here.聽single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
This is cool thread.聽I have been planning to visit Siargao for ages but just couldn't.聽I was able to get as far as Agusan del Norte due to my Pinay GF who has relatives there.聽I will plan again next year and hope it comes true this ... Read More
Build or Buy a house? by 66stryker66
My wife and I both US Citizen (but planning to get dual citizenship) is planning to retire in 3yrs or less at age 58. Also coming with us is my mother. I made up my mind to go back home in Davao, I am planning to either build a house or buy in Eden ...
great info here. i'm planning to retire early and build at some point (on Siargao Island) so i'm bookmarking this! Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here.聽single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
@Cherryann01 wish i could afford the pet relocation though. would be much less stressful not worrying about my cats as i schlep my bags from terminal to terminal. travel is hard enough without that! always better to let professionals do it, but ... Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here.聽single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
@mugteck i guess my only concern with that is dual taxation, lol. most likely i will go for it, because i do want to own land eventually, in my own name and not a lease, or through marriage or whatever. Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here.聽single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
So the first thing will be your property in the US. If you own it outright then you may want to sell it or maybe rent it out to generate a monthly income. If you rent then your landlord will need sufficient notice of you moving out. i actually rent ... Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here.聽single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
@mattbhk definitely interested in solar, as I know brownouts are a thing on the island! Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here.聽single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
@Cherryann01 thank you for that, ALL great points.聽i do have a checklist going!聽other than a few personal belongings i'm not taking much (no furniture, no car etc).聽i think most of my stuff can go in balikbayan boxes, would use ... Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here.聽single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
@mattbhk thanks! yes, believe me I'm aware of shady mag loco loco types in the PI, lol. i will be renting for at least a year and hope to make contacts and talk to other expats who have built there. I mean, if a 24 year old youtuber from Florida ... Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here.聽single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
@bigpearl i hear you, but i've been researching for years since my visit there and it has what i'm looking for all around, and which I haven't seen in other parts of the PI in quite that same mix.聽i love that it's unspoilt but still has some ... Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here.聽single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
From what I hear Siargao ( not to be confused with Surigao) has become the 鈥� Spring Break鈥� destination for many US students on their gap year. Rich & spoilt and ready to party. A somewhat crude analogy would be Fort Lauderdale in ... Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here.聽single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
Well I was hoping to hear about other people鈥檚 experiences moving to Siargao or who are planning the move like me. It鈥檚 a big decision and don鈥檛 take it lightly! Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here.聽single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
@mikelaf I love surfing, that's why it's Siargao for me. They do finally have a modern medical facility in the works that had a groundbreaking ceremony in February. definitely a great thing and pretty much sealed the deal for me. Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@bigpearl i love and hate LA. but you're right, it's gotten worse. life's much too short to stay unhappy where you are. thank you for your replies :) Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here.聽single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
@bigpearl i think it's the lifestyle that attracts me most to Siargao, along with the fact that even though it's getting more popular every year, it still probably won't ever be over-developed like Boracay. and just from the week i was there i felt ... Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here.聽single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
@bigpearl that was actually a huge concern for me about LU, the distance to the airport. in Siargao you're never more than an hour and a half away at most, at almost any point on the island. that's part of the appeal. if i wanted to take a break ... Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here.聽single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
after living in Los Angeles for 18+ years, the one thing i do NOT want is TRAFFIC. and long commutes. which is partly why i'm not really considering mainland PI. Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here.聽single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
@bigpearl thank you, happy to be here :) lol i actually like the idea of being remote and on an island! but still close enough to modern conveniences. i was concerned about the lack of a big hospital on the island but i believe they broke ground ... Read More
Siargao Island by Leaving Los Angeles
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here.聽single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ...
@mugteck thanks!聽been thinking about it for a long, long time.聽and now with the writers and actors strike seems like a good time to get going on it.聽have not been to La Union though i'd love to someday.聽other than Siargao, i'd ... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
hi everyone, sorry i didn't see this - my introduction is in the "new topics" section, asking about Siargao Island. pls check it out if you can, just looking for feedback. thanks in advance :) Read More
Siargao Island
looking into early retiring there but not finding much info here.聽single older female who's ready to leave the US rat race (and never really had my heart in it anyway, unlike my other siblings), no kids (and planning to stay that way), no ... Read More