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Good to hear from you again, buddy! Thanks for dropping by.

Apologies if I haven’t been posting here frequently, I was pre-occupied on a new addition to this site, which is I want to turn into only Philippine living topics exclusively. I have recommended PhilFAQs there, actually, to one guy from Alberta who’s searching for info about living in the Philippines.

Another that keeps us busy is our business. Filipino balikbayans as well as “orig” Canadians are flying to the Philippines in droves. Just 3 years ago, Cathay has only 5 flights/week and Korean have 3 flights/week, Northwest (now Delta) have 1 flight/day for passengers bound for the Manila.

Today, Cathay has 2 flights/day, Korean has 1 flight/day and Delta have 2 flights/day for Philippine bound passenger and still they’re having full capacity almost all month long since December last year.

For December flights this year, seats are almost full in the economy class and it is only April. Last year, we can still cheap economy seats until July for December flights. But not this year. It is crazy.

I was not able to fly to Manila this February because of it. I miss the Philippines but I got to do what I got to do first, right?

Anyway, I’m glad I’m having a short vacation even if it’s only South of the border. After Boston, we are also scheduled to visit Universal Orlando before the end of summer.

Do you know WowPhilippinesTravelAgency.com? The owner is an American and I notice that he is one of best performing local travel agency there in Manila. Why don’t you pitch your bus trip idea to him? Maybe you can make a deal. I don’t see any offers like your idea in his website.

Another giveaway for those who’s looking for money making ideas in the Philippines courtesy of Mr. PhilFAQs. LOL.

Manuel

You got first dibs to ask Juliano about it. Maybe he’s got a blueprint of what’s he is suggesting, ‘no? I am interested too but I got to be there in the Philippines for that, which I can’t at the moment. If you want to talk directly with Juliano, shoot me an email and I’ll give you his email add.

Regarding PhilFAQs, Dave is giving almost everything away to his readers regarding how to have your own money making opportunity while living in the Philippines. All his recommendations are directed not only to Americans, although you are right, his audience are mostly Americans – but his methods are applicable to anybody. Even for a Filipino like me.

He does not espouse having a JOB in the Philippines but to bring your work to the Philippines or put up a business in the Philippines. Short of showing us a blueprint, Dave has a great many ideas on how anyone can have a regular income in the Philippines without getting a JOB.

Maybe he’s keeping it a secret. I don’t know. All I know is, one day, when I’m ready to make my move permanent, I will email Dave and would gladly pay him to spill some secrets (wink. wink.).

There is not a day that I do not think of the Philippines and how much blast I’m having when I’m there – for cheap. In my case, although my present business can make it possible for me to take my work to the Philippines, there are still some kinks that needs fixing here in Canada. It’ll take a couple more years before I can make my move permanent, so in the meantime, I fly to the Philippines at least twice a year, staying there at least a month each time.

I would advice you to visit, as I advised Kevin. Because only by going there and gaining the experience, will you be able to figure out the – where, how, what, what if – questions by yourself. I know so because everyone of the Canadian guys who came to me asking did not have any regret when they went there themselves. It’s a great difference when you only found the answers on the internet than living the experience.

Thanks for your comment and let us know what you’re decision will be. Goodluck.

Manuel

I read through the post, daydreaming about how nice it would be if there were “all in” tours like this in the Philippines to interesting Philippine locations. I know there are, but they are so hard to find/poorly marketed that it doesn’t seem worth it.

Hope a great time is had by all …

Kevin, sorry to hear about your escapade. Hope it didn’t cost you too much. I was really crossing my fingers for you. First to find love, second for you tell us all about it. I guess I am trying to soak up every bit of info that I can because it is a little like launching off in a rocket to Mars. Whole different world. I have a Korean friend who works for a Chinese guy from the Phillipines and now we are planning a vacation there in 2013. It’s so hard to wait. Patience is a virtue, but I feel like a 5 year old waiting for Christmas. AAAAAHHHHH!

I have been reading PhilFAQs and have found it really informative. I like the way the blogging is laid out. However, I cannot relate completely to him because he advice is more for Americans and also his income streams are different and um maybe more lucrative. Whereas, I am 42 and haven’t worked for the government, but having been saving a nest egg. But if I make a decision like the Phillipines, my income will be cut off and what I have is what I have. I will have to stretch it.

I guess I can go on and on so sometimes someone has to stomp on my foot. Thanks to you bunch of friendly strangers, I feel like I have some backup on this Phillipines OCD and not alone on this matter. Thank God for the Internet! Bye for now.