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As for most people, retirement is one way of getting out of the same old fast-paced routine for the past 20, 30, or 40 years. Since full-time employment is very stressful, retirees long for the day they can finally rest and focus more on keeping themselves healthy despite the age, attend to their family members, and spend some time reflecting and soul-searching. However, some retirees prefer a retirement plan complete with a new place or home to stay in, things to do after retirement, and so much more. Basically, retirement is like a vacation, which never ends.
Which brings us to this question: where do you want to retire? Since real estate businesses are so fond of promoting their property location, might as well apply it with retirement. After all, you plan to spend the rest of your life in this specific home, so might as well look for a strategic location where conveniences are nearby, and where you can enjoy while relaxing at the same time.
The Philippines is one of the most popular countries or places to retire in. Aside from the fact that Filipinos are known for their warm hospitality, it also has stunning beaches and other magnificent tourist destinations perfect for retirees. On top of all that, the Philippines boasts of its English proficiency, so you wouldn’t really have a hard time adjusting, in case you’re worried about language barriers. With that, here are some Philippine cities where you can retire someday:
Laguna
With only about an hour drive away from Manila, Laguna is definitely one of the best places to retire in. A province ideally located near other regions and the city. To most people, Laguna is famous for its hot spring resorts known as pansol. However, today, Laguna is developing into a city-like province with establishments like shopping malls, grocery stores, condo units, offices, and a lot more are starting to dominate the town.Additionally, the cost of living in Laguna has a lot more value for money compared to big cities and provinces. A total budget of approximately 1,200 US dollars is all that two people will really need for a whole month.
Tagaytay
Situated on top of a mountain, Tagaytay is known for its cold weather all year round, as well as its strategic location with only about an hour to an hour and a half drive away from Manila. Tagaytay is not only famous among Filipinos but tourists and [international] retirees as well. The city is home to a plethora of fun activities that anyone would definitely enjoy. In fact, owning one of Tagaytay Highlands' Horizon Terraces gives you a free and unlimited pass to play golf and indulge in various activities such as rest, relaxation, and recreation, not just all year round, but for as long as you live!Aside from that, Tagaytay is also considered one of the best places to retire primarily because of how it offers fresh air 24/7, which is what most people (and retirees) look for. On top of all that, Tagaytay has also started developing with all the recent establishment of shopping malls, hospitals, schools, and so much more.
Clark
What used to be the US Military Base years back is now one of the most popular places to retire in among locals and Americans. Today, Clark continues to improve and make developments throughout the entire city, making it more and more interesting and beautiful each day.The opening of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway or the SCTEX made it so much easier for everyone, whether tourists or locals, to go to and from the city and its nearby towns such as Angeles, San Fernando, and Mabalacat. Today, Ayala Land is one of the top contributors to Clark’s developments over the past years, starting with its newest Marquee Mall in Angeles City.
On top of all that, Clark is also home to a large international airport, to which the government is deciding upon whether or not to identify it as the country’s primary gateway or point of exit and entry.
Baguio
Baguio is known as the Summer Capital of the Philippines. This is because of how it offers chilly weather all year round (much colder than Tagaytay). Aside from that, Baguio is also identified as the City of Pines because of its abundant, beautiful pine trees. Although Baguio has experienced a series of commercialization and overpopulation issues over the past years, that doesn’t mean it has completely lost its charm.In Baguio, there’s fresher air available for you 24/7, which is perfect for retirees who look for a seemingly good location with good weather and fresh air! Though quite far from Manila, Baguio has almost everything you’ll be needing that you don’t need to travel all the way to the metro just to get a few supplies, grocery items, and the like. Here in Baguio, you get [almost] everything: shopping malls, grocery stores, cafés, bed-and-breakfasts, and fresh fruits and veggies produce from farms like La Trinidad, where you can do strawberry-picking!
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