Update personal/moving_on.md

personal/moving_on.md

@@ -350,4 +350,123 @@ Most Active Dating Scene 45+:
 2. Medellín
 3. Chiang Mai
 4. Puerto Vallarta
-5. Tbilisi
+5. Tbilisi
+
+---
+
+Philippines (Particularly Cebu, Davao):
+- Your profile is considered premium:
+  * American IT professional = high status
+  * Age (50) = perfect demographic
+  * Height significant advantage
+  * Financial stability crucial
+- Raw dynamics:
+  * Many women 25-40 actively seeking your profile
+  * Strong preference for Western men
+  * Family approval for age gaps
+  * High appreciation for established men
+  * Less emphasis on physical perfection
+
+Colombia (Medellín, Cali):
+- Status factors:
+  * American passport highly valued
+  * Professional career opens many doors
+  * Age seen as major plus
+  * Height very advantageous
+- Reality check:
+  * Beautiful women actively seeking older Western men
+  * Competition from younger expats
+  * More emphasis on fitness/appearance
+  * Need some Spanish basics
+  * Dating multiple people common
+
+Thailand (Outside Bangkok):
+- Key advantages:
+  * Professional Western men highly sought
+  * Age gap relationships normalized
+  * Financial stability important
+  * Tech background respected
+- Straight talk:
+  * Clear divide between serious/casual scene
+  * Strong competition from younger nomads
+  * Some areas very transactional
+  * Need to be clear about intentions
+  * Location choice crucial for quality dating
+
+Practical Reality Rankings:
+
+```
+Easiest Markets (Overall):
+1. Philippines (overwhelmingly)
+2. Thailand (selective locations)
+3. Colombia (with effort)
+4. Vietnam (emerging)
+
+Best Age-Appropriate Matches:
+1. Philippines (25-40)
+2. Colombia (30-45)
+3. Thailand (28-40)
+4. Vietnam (25-35)
+
+Least Competition/Most Advantage:
+1. Philippines (by far)
+2. Vietnam (growing)
+3. Thailand (location dependent)
+4. Colombia (city dependent)
+```
+
+Location-Specific Intel:
+
+Cebu, Philippines:
+- Biggest advantages:
+  * English fluency
+  * Strong family values
+  * Direct dating approach
+  * Less tourist saturation
+  * Professional women available
+- Realities:
+  * Family involvement expected
+  * Strong interest in marriage
+  * May need to support family
+  * Better educated than many realize
+
+Medellín, Colombia:
+- Key factors:
+  * More sophisticated dating scene
+  * Need decent Spanish
+  * Beauty standards high
+  * Social scene important
+  * Status-conscious environment
+- Real talk:
+  * Competition from younger expats
+  * Money matters but can't be only factor
+  * Need to be socially active
+  * Dating multiple people common
+
+Chiang Mai, Thailand:
+- Important context:
+  * Different from beach areas
+  * More sophisticated than Pattaya
+  * University town dynamics
+  * Professional women available
+- Straight facts:
+  * Need to avoid tourist traps
+  * Quality varies by area
+  * Long-term potential exists
+  * Clear social hierarchies
+
+Strategy Recommendations:
+
+```
+Best Approach:
+1. Start Philippines (easiest adjustment)
+2. Explore Colombia (more challenge)
+3. Thailand (selective areas)
+4. Use as rotation bases
+
+Timeline:
+- 2-3 months minimum per location
+- Build local network
+- Understand social dynamics
+- Develop relationships
+```