Best Places to Retire Abroad: The Philippines - As Written by an Expat

This article I saw on The Wall Street Journal really intrigued me as I often wondered how foreigners who retired here were doing. 

Besides seeing a glimpse on how they're living "the good life" here, I also saw how us, as Filipinos disregard our own country in favor of others, like the USA, UK or other first world countries.

Our country really is a great place to retire in. No extreme winters, with goods and services that are comparatively cheap. Peace and order are also good in most areas, plus the people are mostly good-natured.

Let's hear Charles' take on it:

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Best Places to Retire Abroad: The Philippines

Beautiful beaches and fresh seafood delivered to the door are among the draws for one couple

By CHARLES FROST

May 31, 2015 11:01 p.m. ET

If you are considering retiring in another country, I am no doubt biased, but I believe it’s hard to beat the Philippines.

I first visited this island nation (about 7,000 islands in all) 24 years ago when I was 52 years old. At that time I was a college professor doing research, and friends introduced me to a lovely young lady who over time became my wife. I am now 76 and retired, and my wife and I plan on spending much of the rest of our lives in the Philippines.

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