General Advice

882 topics in this forum

1. Bill's Ten Travel Tips For The Philippines 1 2 3 4 8

   By AsiaBill, October 21, 2007
   • 112 replies
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   • BlancoDiablo
   • May 7, 2014

2. When is enough, really enough? 1 2 3 4 19

   By Paul, March 29, 2009
   • 276 replies
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   • Bob in Iligan
   • May 29, 2018

3. The Best of Cebu 1 2 3 4 5

   By JohnD, November 19, 2015
   • 60 replies
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   • Davaoeno
   • February 24, 2018

4. What to do if a foreigner dies. 1 2 3 4

   By NRG, July 26, 2011
   • 50 replies
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   • storybrook
   • February 12, 2014

5. Question about deep wells 1 2 3 4

   By AbbAbbA, Sunday at 07:15 AM
   • 57 replies
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   • SkyMan
   • 1 hour ago

6. Shipping Vehicle to Cebu 1 2 3

   By JonnyBravo, September 20
   • 33 replies
   • 1,320 views
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   • JonnyBravo
   • Tuesday at 10:30 PM

7. How much to pay house keeper

   By Roadhawg, November 26
   • 12 replies
   • 419 views
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   • rfm010
   • November 28

8. Last Will & Testament 1 2 3 4

   By Kreole, November 20
   • 53 replies
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   • SkyMan
   • November 24

9. Reconditioning 12 V battries

   By lamoe, November 16
   • 2 replies
   • 183 views
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   • cookie47
   • November 16

10. Exit Clearance 1 2

    By Talisay Kid, November 10
    • 15 replies
    • 534 views
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    • Headshot
    • November 10

11. Notary in Cebu

    By Alk, November 4
    • 3 replies
    • 185 views
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    • RR3
    • November 4

12. Guide / Checklist for Moving to PI 1 2 3

    By Voyager39, October 16
    • 39 replies
    • 1,302 views
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    • mikewright
    • November 2

13. Drivers. Good bad ugly 1 2

    By smokey, October 26
    • 15 replies
    • 755 views
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    • Soupeod
    • October 28

14. Question about selling a car in Cebu/Philippines 1 2

    By Alk, October 18
    • 18 replies
    • 699 views
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    • Alk
    • October 19

15. Does a defacto relationship have any legal status if less than 3 yrs 1 2

    By Fender rules, October 14   

    • defacto status
    • 25 replies
    • 988 views
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    • Cgu
    • October 16

16. Which logo on my okay-okay baseballcap

    By lv2play, September 26
    • 12 replies
    • 599 views
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    • lv2play
    • October 9

17. Anyone understand why they do contract jobs in Philippines? 1 2 3

    By Yikes! the universe, September 20
    • 43 replies
    • 1,506 views
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    • Gus
    • September 27

18. Moving back to Cebu

    By yeahright, September 3
    • 7 replies
    • 683 views
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    • yeahright
    • September 23

19. Where to go in Cebu City for nightlife?

    By Edd, August 27
    • 10 replies
    • 814 views
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    • lamoe
    • September 4

20. Septic tank treatment

    By +Dafey, August 22
    • 10 replies
    • 502 views
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    • SkyMan
    • August 23

21. Exit plan 1 2 3

    By SomeRandomGuy, July 17
    • 42 replies
    • 2,172 views
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    • Chris24
    • August 21

22. Residency Disclosure While Living Abroad 1 2

    By Voyager39, August 12
    • 22 replies
    • 1,046 views
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    • SkyMan
    • August 17

23. Did I screw up using COD

    By wondersailor, August 4
    • 7 replies
    • 642 views
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    • wondersailor
    • August 13

24. Gym near Gorordo & Archbishop Reyes Ave

    By foreverlost, May 16
    • 8 replies
    • 743 views
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    • Tazman2010
    • August 6

25. Snow World - worth it?

    By lamoe, August 4
    • 2 replies
    • 427 views
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    • lamoe
    • August 4

26. Is Geckos shut down? 1 2

    By SomeRandomGuy, May 28
    • 22 replies
    • 2,030 views
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    • RedRanger
    • July 13

27. Bus to Ayala

    By baby43, July 11
    • 2 replies
    • 395 views
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    • lamoe
    • July 11

28. 2 stroke engine starter idea

    By SkyMan, July 8
    • 8 replies
    • 456 views
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    • SkyMan
    • July 8

29. Things To Do In Cebu 1 2

    By david2019usa, June 29
    • 27 replies
    • 1,915 views
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    • seanm
    • July 7

30. Can a Foreigner Own a Business in the Philippines

    By Jack Rat, July 5
    • 3 replies
    • 552 views
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    • Jawny
    • July 5

31. Vat refunds at Cebu airport

    By baby43, June 24
    • 4 replies
    • 467 views
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    • lamoe
    • June 24

32. Foreigner divorce joint property ownership 1 2 3 4

    By dgd, April 30
    • 59 replies
    • 3,123 views
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    • smokey
    • June 14

33. Jollibee Delivery to Baybayon ni Agalon

    By JohnSurrey, June 12
    • 4 replies
    • 485 views
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    • +Dafey
    • June 14

34. Leather Shoes - Getting Hard

    By JohnSurrey, June 2
    • 3 replies
    • 471 views
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    • Jester
    • June 2

35. Car speaker brand recommendations.

    By SkyMan, March 31
    • 10 replies
    • 751 views
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    • SkyMan
    • May 27

36. Form SSS-E1

    By JohnSurrey, May 23
    • 7 replies
    • 504 views
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    • SkyMan
    • May 23

37. Anyone in Cebu looking for a working student ?

    By JohnSurrey, May 16
    • 4 replies
    • 460 views
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    • JohnSurrey
    • May 16

38. Renter Pays for Labor?

    By scoander, May 11
    • 13 replies
    • 652 views
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    • Jack Rat
    • May 11

39. Front Vs. Top Load Washer 1 2 3 4 5

    By SkyMan, December 14, 2018
    • 61 replies
    • 2,355 views
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    • HeyMike
    • May 9

40. Updating an NBI Clearance In Leyte

    By Jawny, May 6
    • 4 replies
    • 1,315 views
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    • Jawny
    • May 6

41. Best way to sell car in PI's 1 2

    By Jester, April 9
    • 16 replies
    • 1,059 views
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    • SkyMan
    • April 22

42. Snow World Cebu

    By sierra01, April 4
    • 4 replies
    • 577 views
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    • sierra01
    • April 5

43. Anti-Rabies Act - RA 9482

    By Semper paratus, March 8
    • 8 replies
    • 745 views
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    • SkyMan
    • March 19

44. Livescan Fingerprinting

    By Lordblacknail, March 5
    • 0 replies
    • 338 views
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    • Lordblacknail
    • March 5

45. Motorbike Rental Bogo City

    By liquido, January 30
    • 6 replies
    • 641 views
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    • badian
    • March 1

46. Advice on leaving condo to a friend? 1 2

    By rep1, February 22
    • 18 replies
    • 968 views
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    • rep1
    • February 26

47. My father just died in Cebu and I don't know what to do

    By MiaY, February 10
    • 12 replies
    • 901 views
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    • Jawny
    • February 11

48. Dehumidifiers

    By miles-high, February 3
    • 5 replies
    • 557 views
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    • MickyG
    • February 4

49. Reducing Mosquito Bite Itching 1 2

    By lamoe, January 19
    • 29 replies
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    • bkb1
    • January 24

50. Establishing an address and virtual mailboxes

    By goggleye, January 17
    • 13 replies
    • 605 views
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    • Soupeod
    • January 22

51. URGENT: Tacloban housing needed for student x 1 month

    By Thalcoozyo, January 20
    • 1 reply
    • 315 views
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    • Jawny
    • January 21

52. A Neighborhood conundrum...... 1 2 3 4 5

    By Bama, January 15
    • 61 replies
    • 2,532 views
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    • +Salty Dog
    • January 17

53. Tenant wants a puppy dog...

    By JohnSurrey, January 11
    • 4 replies
    • 420 views
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    • wondersailor
    • January 11

54. Stay Or Leave The Philippines? Your Thoughts Please. So Confused! 1 2 3 4 6

    By aiden9991, December 7, 2018
    • 81 replies
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    • jtmwatchbiz
    • January 9

55. Legal advice custody of children 1 2

    By Captain Camiguin, January 2
    • 16 replies
    • 1,019 views
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    • HTM
    • January 4

56. Christmas tip for hotel staff? 1 2

    By Rexsmith, December 29, 2018
    • 18 replies
    • 1,221 views
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    • cookie47
    • January 2

57. Meet The Dean Of Cebuano Bladesmiths

    By Bama, January 1
    • 1 reply
    • 368 views
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    • lamoe
    • January 1

58. International Red Cross (IRC) Certified CPR Class

    By Lordblacknail, December 28, 2018
    • 1 reply
    • 299 views
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    • Headshot
    • December 28, 2018

59. Mahogany Wood Chips & Shavings

    By Enuff, December 11, 2018
    • 12 replies
    • 854 views
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    • fred42
    • December 15, 2018

60. Renewal of ITIN process worked

    By Jawny, December 3, 2018
    • 10 replies
    • 461 views
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    • SkyMan
    • December 14, 2018

61. Converting DVD's

    By Lordblacknail, December 2, 2018
    • 3 replies
    • 368 views
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    • p-power
    • December 2, 2018

62. suggestions on where to buy a basic printer in cebu city 1 2 3 4

    By jtmwatchbiz, November 15, 2018   

    • printer
    • 59 replies
    • 2,188 views
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    • jtmwatchbiz
    • November 28, 2018

63. Cost for Personal Gym Trainer

    By Rexsmith, November 13, 2018
    • 9 replies
    • 496 views
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    • liquido
    • November 15, 2018

64. Lawn Care Help.......... 1 2

    By Bama, November 12, 2018
    • 17 replies
    • 806 views
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    • Jawny
    • November 13, 2018

65. SM Seaside - New Mall Hours?

    By smokey, November 1, 2018
    • 6 replies
    • 534 views
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    • smokey
    • November 2, 2018

66. Washer/Dryer from abroad... BAD Purchase! 1 2 3 4

    By death_by_cupcake, November 1, 2018
    • 46 replies
    • 1,186 views
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    • smokey
    • November 2, 2018

67. Where are all you Cebu expats? 1 2 3 4

    By Corvette, August 1, 2018   

    • expats
    • meet up
    • 48 replies
    • 3,118 views
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    • savarity
    • November 1, 2018

68. Mulicab bed lifting shackles

    By lamoe, October 25, 2018
    • 6 replies
    • 423 views
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    • SkyMan
    • October 25, 2018

69. Advice Where To Stay Near S&R

    By liquido, October 17, 2018
    • 2 replies
    • 387 views
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    • GwapoGuy
    • October 18, 2018

70. Advice buying truck in philippines 1 2 3 4 6

    By hilyfe, August 2, 2018
    • 76 replies
    • 3,597 views
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    • hilyfe
    • September 22, 2018

71. Mystery Metal Things From Lazada

    By RogerDat, September 16, 2018
    • 4 replies
    • 529 views
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    • lamoe
    • September 18, 2018

72. Need advice on how to set up a move to the Phils 1 2

    By goggleye, September 3, 2018
    • 28 replies
    • 1,386 views
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    • smokey
    • September 16, 2018

73. Cheapest Shipping - US to Phils/ Cheapest Money Transfer - Phils to US 1 2 3

    By yee, September 12, 2018
    • 39 replies
    • 1,161 views
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    • yee
    • September 14, 2018

74. Will,heritance,law

    By mananao, September 7, 2018
    • 4 replies
    • 474 views
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    • mananao
    • September 10, 2018

75. where can I fax overseas?

    By Rexsmith, September 4, 2018
    • 13 replies
    • 403 views
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    • nothingbutquestions
    • September 5, 2018

76. Question for Australian members regarding paternity 1 2

    By Jersey Jim, September 3, 2018
    • 17 replies
    • 756 views
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    • lamoe
    • September 3, 2018

77. Cagayan de Oro, general information 1 2 3 4 6

    By BonVoyage, July 14, 2018
    • 87 replies
    • 4,085 views
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    • MickyG
    • September 1, 2018

78. Split type Ac vs window 1 2 3 4 5

    By vguy, January 24, 2018
    • 73 replies
    • 3,511 views
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    • MickyG
    • August 25, 2018

79. Nurses having to cover missing stock? 1 2 3

    By scoander, August 10, 2018
    • 44 replies
    • 1,450 views
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    • SkyMan
    • August 19, 2018

80. Mistreatment of Helpers? 1 2 3 4 7

    By Steven Mactan, August 6, 2018
    • 103 replies
    • 4,018 views
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    • HTM
    • August 11, 2018

81. Wooden Mug

    By rep1, August 10, 2018
    • 3 replies
    • 317 views
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    • A_Simple_Man
    • August 10, 2018

82. Teach your Wife to Shoot ? good idea ?

    By Humboldt, August 7, 2018
    • 1 reply
    • 364 views
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    • KID
    • August 7, 2018

83. Carpenter

    By Durham, August 2, 2018
    • 3 replies
    • 296 views
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    • Durham
    • August 7, 2018

84. Philippine Electrical 1 2 3 4 5

    By cookie47, July 14, 2018
    • 63 replies
    • 1,791 views
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    • cookie47
    • August 2, 2018

85. Temp Storage of suitcases in Ayala Cebu city

    By rizla, July 9, 2018
    • 4 replies
    • 386 views
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    • A_Simple_Man
    • July 9, 2018

86. V Hire Rental

    By hydro, July 9, 2018
    • 1 reply
    • 328 views
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    • hydro
    • July 9, 2018

87. My experience with tailors in Cebu City

    By nothingbutquestions, July 8, 2018   

    • alterations
    • tailor
    • 0 replies
    • 1,447 views
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    • nothingbutquestions
    • July 8, 2018

88. Max peso withdrawal HSBC 1 2 3

    By Jester, May 19, 2018
    • 30 replies
    • 1,450 views
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    • SkyMan
    • July 2, 2018

89. Are bicycles really this expensive in the PI

    By Agustin, June 25, 2018
    • 11 replies
    • 571 views
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    • trthebees
    • June 26, 2018

90. Do You Give To Beggars? 1 2 3 4 23

    By NHANORAK, January 12, 2014
    • 342 replies
    • 45,315 views
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    • +Salty Dog
    • June 21, 2018

91. Danao, Cebu to S&R Travel? 1 2

    By fordtech, June 20, 2018
    • 19 replies
    • 879 views
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    • SkyMan
    • June 21, 2018

92. The real Cebu property specialist?

    By Flakes, June 17, 2018
    • 6 replies
    • 528 views
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    • Flakes
    • June 18, 2018

93. Karaoke Machine 1 2

    By smokey, June 14, 2018
    • 15 replies
    • 792 views
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    • HTM
    • June 16, 2018

94. visa to tour Australia 1 2

    By baby43, November 13, 2016
    • 23 replies
    • 2,120 views
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    • Ozepete
    • June 6, 2018

95. Not really advice, just an observation 1 2 3

    By nothingbutquestions, June 3, 2018   

    • foreigners
    • panhandlers
    • 37 replies
    • 1,696 views
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    • Mandingo
    • June 5, 2018

96. Anyone know a good gym w/ a pool? 1 2

    By yee, May 20, 2018
    • 24 replies
    • 1,148 views
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    • yee
    • June 2, 2018

97. Aloe Vera plants Cebu City?

    By Flakes, May 31, 2018
    • 5 replies
    • 666 views
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    • Flakes
    • June 1, 2018

98. Average age of marriage, ASEAN region, with average age gap

    By badian, May 22, 2018
    • 2 replies
    • 457 views
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    • Bob in Iligan
    • May 28, 2018

99. Huge Gecko! 1 2 3 4 5

    By rep1, May 22, 2018
    • 65 replies
    • 2,294 views
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    • lolhahaha
    • May 28, 2018

100. Clothes repair shop near Fuente Circle

     By Flakes, May 23, 2018
     • 3 replies
     • 267 views
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     • Flakes
     • May 23, 2018