For those of you living in and around the Philippines, do you set aside a travel budget, both domestic and international?
And for trips abroad, where do you usually go?
I’ve been to Taiwan a couple of times, plus Thailand, Bali, Singapore, Hong Kong, Laos, South Africa, Kenya, and Ethiopia. I’ve also stopped at quite a few places in Malaysia, including Penang, George Town, and Kuala Lumpur.
I try to get to Japan once a year too. This time I’m going to Japan and then on to a tech conference in Jakarta, and I’ll end up spending 28 days there.
Has anyone been to Jakarta? What did you think?
One thing that surprised me while planning is the cost. Looking at Airbnbs, Jakarta seems pretty affordable. I’m seeing places that look cheaper than what I find in Manila, Cebu, and other Philippine cities.
I’m curious how other expats handle travel. Do you set a monthly or yearly travel budget, or just fit trips into the budget as they come up?
And if you live in the Philippines, which international destinations do you keep going back to?
I love to travel; my wife doesn’t. We’ve been to Hong Kong a couple of times and she really likes it there. Next month we’re going to Singapore and Malaysia. Last year I went to Kolkata and Mayapur in India, and to the US. Next year I’m going to Nepal, then later in the year Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. I love traveling, and the Philippines is a good central hub for Southeast Asia. 😎🍹🌴
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I’ve been to most of those places, and my favorite is Japan. It feels like a different experience every time. Probably the hardest country to get around in, but also the prettiest. If you’ve never been to Europe, it’s worth a look — book in advance for cheaper flights. Overall, I’d say many of the southern countries are just as affordable as Southeast Asian ones.
I normally spend only 5-10% of my passive income payouts, so I have plenty of capital and bank balance. No real need for a travel budget. I spent 2 months in Jakarta at the start of this year to renew my passport, and of course it’s cheaper than the PH. Local prices are 20-40% lower than the PH. Electricity and housing are also very cheap by comparison. I also found local bars that let me buy and drink even during Ramadan. It’s a city, so it depends on the area you live in — from modern luxury malls to older parts. I spent some time in Kuningan, the business and luxury district, and some time in older central Jakarta. If you scroll back to the start of this year on my profile, I’ve posted restaurants and places from my time there
Sounds like mine’s bigger than yours!
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