Quote Originally Posted by gimmethesimplelife View Post
Many Australians move to the Phillipines to get out of the struggle - and Australia has much more safety net than the US does, though there have been recent cuts to their dole. If it's good enough for Australians, it's for sure on my radar. Though one thing - I'm finding you want to get out of Manilla Pronto and to avoid Mindinao complety. And I will agree their Presidential frontrunner - Rodrigo Duterte - the Phillipines answer to Donald Trump - is a cause for concern. Rob
Something to think about for all aspiring US expats

Australia probably doesn't insist that its citizens overseas pay taxes in Australia. I seem to recall reading that the USA pursues all its citizens, wherever they live, for taxes (if payable) on monies, wherever earned, and allowing for local taxation. Look at the recent case of our own, beloved dual UK-USA citizen, Boris Johnstone MP!