Tim
@TimoTraveling
American citizen
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American, Married
Speaks English
Registration: 17 September 2012
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No Toilet Paper In The Philippines? by Timo62
Where does the toilet paper go? At SM Malls there is often no toilet paper https://timotraveling.blogspot.com/2013/08/no-toilet-paper-in-philippines-buy-some.html in the stalls. At Ayala Malls there is usually toilet paper in the bathrooms (CRs ...
@Nospherato21 Ha, Ha, welcome to the life of an expat in the PH. Read More
Voltage transformer by Dave & Ruby
Can I purchase a step down voltage transformer from 220V down to 110V over in the Philippines? We are planning to bring some small kitchen appliances to the Philippines when we move.
@Dave & Ruby Yes they are available here. Try Lazada. https://www.lazada.com.ph/ Read More
Companies which deliver prepackaged meals to cafes by TimoTraveling
I would like to know if there are prepared food companies which deliver prepackaged meals to cafes and restaurants. Like boil in bag foods.
@Cheryl Thank You! Read More
Companies which deliver prepackaged meals to cafes
I would like to know if there are prepared food companies which deliver prepackaged meals to cafes and restaurants. Like boil in bag foods. Read More
Cycling in the Philippines by Arizonaexpat
I have about a month of vacation in June and I'd like to find somewhere in the Philippines or elsewhere that I can go cycling with a guide pretty much every day. It could be either mountain biking or Road biking but nothing too extreme. Obviously ...
@Arizonaexpat I have a friend who cycles a lot near S. Manila area. Maybe he would be interested. Read More
US phone number by whackerdog123
Does anyone have a suggestion on how to get a US phone number and have my calls forwarded here in the Philippines. and if so a recommendation on a specific service. I don't care if it isn't free, I just want one that doesn't cater to business. I ...
@whackerdog123 Sign up for Vonage then tell them to ship the device to a friend in USA. Ask that friend to overnight it to you. Hook it up to your ethernet browser. Hook up a landline phone to the browser. Receive and make calls to USA for free. Or, ... Read More
Filipinas and Rice by PalawOne
`Sigh, my wife has the normal Phils love affair with rice.She has breakfast, merienda, lunch, merienda, dinner ... rice.And being loving expats, we also explore traditional food cultures.Quote: ...
@PalawOne Frank Zappa missed it. should have sung "Don't eat the yellow snow, or yelllow rice." Read More
What is your Electric Bill like ? by frankanderson
Just wondering, I am starting to suspect Condo's pay a lot more for electricity than a house. My missus inform me that its possible that condo tenants pay commercial prices, similar to stores and businesses. If that's right, that's ...
@pilotdrh Yes it seems reasonable. Where do you live? We live in Cavite near Manila. Note my name change from timo62. Read More
I'm new here. Can I live well on $1800 a month in Cebu by chefwayne
Hi,I know his has probably been done to death but I'm new here and need to ask. I've been living in Thailand for a while and now want to move to the Philippines. My question is can I lie well on $1800 a month in Cebu? I don't drink I'm a retired ...
I agree. But the pollution is no where near as bad as Manila. Check out my article about air pollution in the Philippines at: - timotraveling.blogspot.com/2012/06/asthma-in-philippines-have-asthma-read.html Read More
I'm new here. Can I live well on $1800 a month in Cebu by chefwayne
Hi,I know his has probably been done to death but I'm new here and need to ask. I've been living in Thailand for a while and now want to move to the Philippines. My question is can I lie well on $1800 a month in Cebu? I don't drink I'm a retired ...
There is no need to register to read my blog at: timotraveling.blogspot.com It is about traveling and living in the Philippines. Check it out yourself. Better to live outside of the big cities due to air pollution. Cleaner air can be found i ... Read More
I'm new here. Can I live well on $1800 a month in Cebu by chefwayne
Hi,I know his has probably been done to death but I'm new here and need to ask. I've been living in Thailand for a while and now want to move to the Philippines. My question is can I lie well on $1800 a month in Cebu? I don't drink I'm a retired ...
Hello, I lived for two years in Manila with my wife and her family. Cost about $1,200 a month for transportation, groceries, eating in fast food restaurants often, and occasional visits to hospitals. It should be easy to live on $1,800 a month in ... Read More