Yes, I think that is what we will do: spend a week there and see for ourselves. But I do appreciate your candid response.

I'm 32. My wife is 30. I would be working remotely from home, so only commuting when we want to go out.

Where are you from? Did you feel welcome in the Philippines as a foreigner? My wife (Chinese) and I spent 5 years in Shanghai together, but we didn't find it a super welcoming place to outsiders.

Many thanks!