Hi to all

[jims45]

Joined the site as I am thinking of visiting the Philippines this year...maybe meet a girl! Want to be safe and need advice.

[Steve.r]

Welcome to the forum Jim,

We are full of advice here so ask away. Maybe tell us more on how you intend to meet or how you already met your filipina and where you will be or want to visit.

[bigmarco]

Hi Jim and welcome to our friendly forum.
Plenty of good free advice here for anybody wishing to go to the Philippines for the first time

[stevewool]

a dream for many but lots of planning needed, anyway welcome you will get lots of advice from many who has done that before you

[SimonH]

Hi, and good luck

[grahamw48]

Hi Jim.

Make sure you're in a steady job earning minimum £18,600 a year for starters, if you're hoping to bring your 'booty' back here to the UK.

Getting harder to get visas for them now.

Otherwise, most of what you'll need to know is here on the forum.

[Arjie]

Joined the site as I am thinking of visiting the Philippines this year...maybe meet a girl! Want to be safe and need advice.

Hello Jim,

Welcome here in our friendly and very informative forum..

[Terpe]

Joined the site as I am thinking of visiting the Philippines this year...maybe meet a girl! Want to be safe and need advice.

Hello Jim, welcome aboard

If you're thinking of going alone you might consider renting a condo. Should be cheaper than a hotel especially as you'll be able to cook your own foods. Doesn't suit everyone but worth considering.

I'm always amazed at how many nice girls are working in the department stores. Well they're always friendly and smiling for me (until my wife flashes her eyes their way that is)
Almost all can speak pretty good English too.

Not making a recommendation, just making conversation.

When are you thinking to make the trip?
Where would you like to stay?
And for how long would you stay?

[Arthur Little]

Jim ... goodluck with your plans.

[Michael Parnham]

Welcome Jim, wish you all the best in your new venture!

[Akilah Blythe]

Welcome to the forum. Where abouts in Philippines are you intending to visit?