Ask HN: Where can I move cheaply to work by myself for a year? 13 years ago
Manila. 1. Great weather (except for this most recent typhoon, we were all safe in the city) 2. Fast internet 3. Lots to do both in terms of day and short cheap trips to both domestic destinations and nearby Asian countries 3. Inexpensive cost of living- food, housing rentals and transportation. Only thing expensive is buying clothes (import tax) so just don't shop here. 4. Friendly people and easy immigration process- long stay visa 5. Almost everyone speaks English. Can easily learn Tagalog (esp. if you speak Spanish)