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Bill and Lorna Collings
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Feel FREE to ask us about traveling, living, relocating, retiring and investing in the Philippines. Guests from 93 countries, the latest being a female PHD from Uganda, make our place in Manila an incredible meeting place for world travelers who exchange travel stories. We understand both the joys and the hardships of living and traveling in the Philippines.
Experience in the area
I arrived in the Philippines in January 1980 to travel for 2 months; I stayed 4 months before reluctantly leaving. I met my Filipina wife, Lorna. an incredible stellar, "one in a million" individual in 1983 in Seoul and we moved to the Philippines in 1986 and opened our 3BR house to world travelers on a budget. After welcoming thousands of guests from 93 nations our place has grown to 30 bedrooms but will never lose its "Home away from Home" atmosphere. Almost everyday at The Townhouse Hotel there's a party-like social scene with vibrant, almost magical energetic conversations between our guests who have the pleasure to meet each other and share their life's many experiences.Often three groups with conversations in different langauges are going on at the same time. So we've been exposed to every kind of person from all over the world and shared their experiences.
Publications
Suite101.com, eDreams.com, expertcentral.com who asked me to apply with allexperts.com
Education/Credentials
some college 2-1/2 years - no degree - I've been traveling since I was 18, almost 30 years.
Awards and Honors
Luckily, my wife and I have been semi-retired since we were 30 years old, almost 25 years.
What do you like about this subject?
I LOVE the PHILIPPINES, the informal manners of the culture, Filipinos' sense of humor during stressful situations, its amazing tropical beaches, rugged mountainous landscapes & my appreciation for its society grows with time. For such an easy going, friendly culture to exist in today's hectic, competitive, modern world never ceases to amaze me.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I hope to meet every person who replies with questions to this topic and enjoy sharing travel adventure stories and share the simple JOYS of LIFE!
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Filipinos' medium of education is taught in English and the "real" national language,most commonly used,is English.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
The Philippines is the best "Home Away from Home" for foreigners in S.E. Asia. Filipinos are the friendliest,MOST informal people in Asia.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| misha | 01/23/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much! |
| Ana | 01/08/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Many tnx for ur reply :) God ..... |
| MIKE | 01/07/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | VERY HELPFUL MADE THINGS CLEAR AND EASY ..... |
| MIKE | 01/02/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Anas | 12/27/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Bill and Lorna Collings
2012-02-06 Internet on Borocay:
Andy I did do a test of internet speed for a Canadian coming for 3 months April 1 but can not remember the details. Will look for it again but email me directly bill_lorna@yahoo.com I'm NOT aware of
2012-02-05 will Valentine's gift from abroad be taxed?:
2nd hand PERSONAL EFFECTS are rarely charged customs duties; withOUT a receipt of purchase proving its value it's nearly always up to the individual customs official to decide how much to charge. So it's
2012-01-29 info sale restaurant in boracay:
Mabuhay from Boracay! Hi Danilo, To answer your questions would take a 1000 words and by the time you make your move and travel here such opportunities can change. Boracay and the various beach businesses
2012-01-27 Long term stay:
Douglas an SRRV is the best as it allows foreigners to engage in small business activities and even protects them from their own wives ( should there be times of heated domestic friction as in most marriages
2012-01-24 Tax Declaration No. D - 007 - 05787:
Our tax declaration here in the province of Aklan is different than the #s above but that does NOT mean your Tax Dec #s are wrong or not valid as land ownership and the format of the tax paper could vary
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