May I take advice from my forum friends ? I'm thinking of returning to the Philippines next year. I first visited in 1978 when Ferdinand Marcos was President, and re-visited 4 months ago. I have many friends in the country, understand the culture and speak Tagalog.
Before my trip there's a 1/3 chance of me getting cancer , 1/5 dropping dead from a heart attack, and on the way to the UK airport I could be one more of the 3000( +) annual road fatalities. I could have a deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism on the flight.
One of my trusted filiipina friends might have a jealous boyfriend. I might be robbed, or taken hostage. What should most concern me ? Should I take sensible precautions and ask for advice on the forum ? What if I'm considering living in the Philippines?
I love the UK and I'm lucky to live in a beautiful coastal town with a view of the sea from my apartment. But I also love the Philippines and miss my friends there ...