Reasons I may like to retire to the Philippines

Wife's family is there, and.........well, with one exception I don't have family here - we never got on I wouldn't miss most people one bit and in some cases I'd be glad to see the back of them.

I'm not fussy about things like diet, and unlike some we could live relatively cheaply out there

It's near places I'd like to tour in the second part of my life.

Reasons I wouldn't like to retire to the Philippines

I love cold weather

I am extremely attached to city living, though this doesn't really apply to UK cities which seem to be crap full of idiots and drunks. Yes the Philippines has cities, but..........well, take a walk around Manila at night, then take a walk around Singapore at night. Compare!

I HAVE to keep out of strong sunlight as I don't tan easily, burn very easily and have been told I am at risk of health problems.

I tolerate the food - doesn't mean I like it. Thai yes, just about every single other asian food yes - Philippine no.

I sometimes get an uneasy feeling as if something just doesn't feel safe - might be just a feeling but that feeling has served me very well at times. Wife tells me it ISN'T safe even at Mall of Asia, I actually don't believe that

I think the health service here is top rate

I think the UK is one of the safest countries and fairest countries with little corruption

I like the idea you can reach Europe in such a short time.

I get a rash in the Philippines, doctors say I am allergic to something but they can't track what - they suspect rice pollen. Well it's near impossible to avoid rice pollen in the Philippines.

Everything there seems to want to sink it's fangs into me. I always come back with a right collection of bites and stings

So..................something for me to think about

Doesn't mean it's totally unsuitable for me and that I wouldn't - just that all things must be considered and it must be for the right reason - whatever the right reason may be