I know someone out there has been there and done this, got the t-shirt and wore it out. So I ask if you can help me.
At 65 and with pension in hand I want to take one last voyage around the world going East this time and settle in PI somewhere. My last visit 3 years ago convinced me of the indomitable spirit of the natives. They are tough, resourceful and mainly of good heart.
If the world economy does not go off a cliff I can afford to buy a decent house on the beach and the pension will keep me in a style I can't afford in Canada. I live in the Lower Rainland for summers and travel winters. Last year was S America. This year I'm going full out and sailing from New York to Spain then E Africa before making my way across the Indian Ocean for the Far East and PI.
I have some experience in Thailand and Indonesia (mainly Bali) and the one trip to PI for about 3 months in 2009/2010. I saw a bit of Luzon, Puerta Galera, Cebu City, Negros Oriental and Bohol.
In 2013 I aim to explore Leyte and Palawan. I still like to dive and snorkel. So if you have broken trail on this venture and now live in PI I would value your advice and suggestions.
Forgive me if this topic exists here already. I'm not well versed in procedures and my limited search turned nothing up. If you can link me to a better place for this topic please do so.
Cheers and good health,
dharambum