He figured out the recipe to the perfect PHILIPPINES RETIREMENT (and helping others do the same)

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  • Опубликовано: 4 фев 2025

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  • @ChadFosterExplores
    @ChadFosterExplores  Год назад +23

    Thanks for watching! Mike's channel: www.youtube.com/@mikesphilippineretirement
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    • @StefanArpad-ll8sl
      @StefanArpad-ll8sl Год назад +2

      I was there last summer and I will have to come back to find my sweety too...I am following both of you guys and I envy you, but in a good way; dreaming of finding like you the happyness! Cheers!

    • @joycegultiano3903
      @joycegultiano3903 Год назад

      Hello Mike thank you for sharing your life story with us watching from Biraybiray paradise islands..,.

  • @antonioperezosorio7647
    @antonioperezosorio7647 Год назад +7

    Is good to see old people so happy with their life. God bless you

    • @SueP-jg9vx
      @SueP-jg9vx Год назад

      lol its a pay for play life

  • @ckSport3000
    @ckSport3000 Год назад +19

    Cost of living (for sure) many dating options, weather, and not being invisible. * I think it's also a GREAT option for a temporary change, to reset.. so lose weight, save money, de-stress. So you don't need to make a life-long decision. My navy pension is $2500. In San Diego, that barely pays the rent in a decent area.. barely! Total monthly costs were $6000 with condo, car, insurance, gas, phone, bills, food, etc etc. In the Philippines, I can live a GOOD life for $1500.. save $1000.. and NO.. STRESS.

    • @totoybancaso2599
      @totoybancaso2599 Год назад +2

      Definitely

    • @RealGaryGibson
      @RealGaryGibson Год назад +2

      Just do it!

    • @commonsenseisntcommon1776
      @commonsenseisntcommon1776 Год назад +2

      What did you retire as and when? I retired a Chief in 2007

    • @RealGaryGibson
      @RealGaryGibson Год назад +1

      @@commonsenseisntcommon1776 I should have stayed in and made Chief. I could have retired nicely!

    • @garrylafferty100
      @garrylafferty100 Год назад +2

      Philippines stress free? Not stress free for me true much less of it. No good opportunity for wife who wants to work most cases it not worth their time

  • @Itsweng0106
    @Itsweng0106 Год назад +3

    Beautiful journey, Mike ,I'm happy to see you and Janet teasing each other ❤

  • @MikeHoncho884
    @MikeHoncho884 Год назад +7

    I love Mike’s channel. He’s a lot like I am. I can relate to him I’m an old Construction Crane Operator about ready to retire in 497 days till I can turn in the paperwork.
    Mike’s definitely helping me with my decision on moving to Southeast Asia or the Philippines. I still haven’t made up my mind 100% but I’m going to give Thailand a little chance first and then go to the Philippines. I’m going to slow travel around Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, just all over the place and then make up my mind like he said in the video. Can’t wait to slow travel for a year all over Southeast Asia. I might even do it over a two-year period and do six months during the good weather. And return home, but the airline tickets are so damn expensive.

  • @tomhunter2623
    @tomhunter2623 Год назад +2

    Chad real good interview with Mike. It was nice meeting you yesterday at the meet and greet looking forward to watching your videos.

  • @RealGaryGibson
    @RealGaryGibson Год назад +2

    Great interview! Mike has a great channel with a lot of good info.

  • @carletto_au
    @carletto_au Год назад +7

    Honest guy, honest advise 😊

  • @gigidap-og9695
    @gigidap-og9695 Год назад +6

    Hello Chad I'm enjoying to watch your video while interviewing the expat in our country Philippines they're looking a Filipina for lifetime partner and I wish they're find a good girl for them.everyone welcome to the Philippines ❤❤❤

  • @mikesphilippineretirement
    @mikesphilippineretirement Год назад +7

    Thank you so much for having me on your channel Chad

  • @KevinVenturePhilippines
    @KevinVenturePhilippines Год назад +2

    Nice transition from the video to the monitor, I see what you did there! 😉. Mike seems like a really great guy, going to sub to him as well!

  • @carletto_au
    @carletto_au Год назад +3

    THAT is a nice transition 😎

  • @koufax174
    @koufax174 Год назад +12

    Mike is my favorite and most reliable source for information and reality in the Phillipines. I really like his personality because he is sincere, honest, kind, caring and likable. Some RUclipsrs are so enthusiastic it isn’t real. I hope to meet Mike when I expatriate in Jan to SE Asia. My bet is bigger than the Phillipines but I will make it to Duma again

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement Год назад +1

      thanks for the nice comment Koufax

    • @CareFreeCris
      @CareFreeCris Год назад +2

      mike tried to borrow money from me , be careful

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement Год назад

      I did and thank you for the loan. 20% interest great rate I will pay you back next week sometime...hahaha@@CareFreeCris

    • @koufax174
      @koufax174 Год назад

      @@mikesphilippineretirement🙏🏼

    • @koufax174
      @koufax174 Год назад +1

      @@CareFreeCrisGreat one Chris 🙏🏼

  • @Cbtrainnut
    @Cbtrainnut Год назад +6

    Hi Chad, I’ve been enjoying your videos and interviews with the expats! I met a Filipina online a while back and after a year of online dating I went to meet her in person and we were married on 10/10/09. I would love to retire there but my health prevents it. Stage 3 kidney disease. It is for sure beautiful. It would be cool if you could do a little interview with their wives also. My wife and I will be visiting in Feb. 2024 for the whole month. With love to meet up if you’re near Manila at that time. God Bless!

    • @ChadFosterExplores
      @ChadFosterExplores  Год назад +1

      thank you for sharing that and I'm sorry to hear about your situation, but that's fantastic that you will be making it to the Philippines coming soon, of course if possible I'd love to meet up and if I have the opportunity to interview any of their wives I definitely will do that it's always good to get different perspectives so thanks for that suggestion! take care and thanks for watching/supporting the channel

    • @litomercado2069
      @litomercado2069 Год назад

      Stinging nettle are abundant in the phil..that can cure kidney deseases..you ask you wife its called alingatong.

  • @razmos1
    @razmos1 9 месяцев назад

    Great story Mike!

  • @AntonetteRodriguez-o2y
    @AntonetteRodriguez-o2y Год назад

    Yes very easy to find there sir, and good that you choice the proper place that you're now and that you chose the Philippines as your second home ❤

  • @Divetoni
    @Divetoni Год назад +4

    Great interview Chat-this time you interviewing Mike ,last time he interviewed you-what do you guys think about a monthly show together where you both talking about your experiences?? Would be great ! Greetings again to BOTH of you good guys 😊Michael

  • @RedneckNFilipina
    @RedneckNFilipina Год назад +1

    Great Video Chad. My wife and I had the pleasure of meeting Mike and Janet. They are good people and if we lived there instead of Mindanao you probably would see us often with them.

  • @Thephilipcartmelexperience
    @Thephilipcartmelexperience Год назад +23

    I made the pilgrimage to Dumaguette and realized I don't fit in. Not blaming anyone in town. It's me. I spent time in Ground zero and attended the Meet and greet with my wife. Mike's wife Janet was very nice to my wife. Wish you all the best, but I'm 12 years in and raising 2 kids, so I have little in common with bloggers here.

    • @imveryhungry112
      @imveryhungry112 Год назад +4

      Thanks for sharing. Fascinating. 😅

    • @MS-oz2wu
      @MS-oz2wu Год назад +5

      What does this mean? You don't care for Dumaggety, l get this part. (My concern is the not fitting in. For example I hate sports. Nothing to talk about there. I don't drink. I don't drink coffee). Can you function in PI without fitting in. Many have said you need back up, even Gio says you need back up.
      So, are you still in PI.

    • @Thephilipcartmelexperience
      @Thephilipcartmelexperience Год назад +9

      @MS-oz2wu There's over 7,000 islands. James likes Iloilo, Tim K liked Leyte, and Jonathan likes Bohol. Dumaguette is just one more of the same. I live in Cebu and am leaning more to provincial life. The Philippine people are amazing. The infrastructure is improving. With solar panels and Starlink why would anyone want congestion and noise when I can get 4 hectares of oceanfront property with a house and fenced yard for the same money as a 993 meter simple lot on the beach because its near Dumaguette? The other issue is the Chismas that goes on in Dramaguette. That's a waste of my time. It may be great for views by bloggers as trolls abound everywhere, but I spent my career catering to customers who paid me good money, so why would anyone bother with those who don't.
      Like I said, we have 2 young children who are my focus.
      The one criticism I have (and maybe it's the way I was raised) is that when I invite someone to my house, I at least offer them a glass of water. After I got home, I went through every blogger I subscribed to and checked how much they charge to be their friend. $49.00 / month on average, and you expect an interview for nothing. I'm going to review them all and do a video (which no one will watch) and I'll detail exactly what I think.

    • @MS-oz2wu
      @MS-oz2wu Год назад

      ​@@Thephilipcartmelexperiencethis was alot of info. Thanks. But it didn't answer my questions.
      Thanks for your time anyway.😊

    • @Thephilipcartmelexperience
      @Thephilipcartmelexperience Год назад +5

      I'm still in the Philippines. I didn't come here for the girls. I came here for one girl. The cost of living is higher in Dumaguette than other places I like. Hope that answers your question.

  • @bchrismonks8760
    @bchrismonks8760 Год назад

    Good video! Mike is good people.

  • @A-RHINO-IN-THE-PHILIPPINES
    @A-RHINO-IN-THE-PHILIPPINES Год назад

    Mike is great! Great vid.!!!!

  • @skaidimusic
    @skaidimusic Год назад +14

    Sadly the sun does not always shine in the Philippines, what about the crowded traffic, holes in the streets that can take months to be fixed, out-of-stock stores, mosquito seasons, and bad service in the hospitals to mention a few things? There is pro and cons like other countries, but it is a fact that most people if they survive leaves the Philippines when they reach 70-75 year old. Mike can live for $2k, some can live cheaper and some need much more, it all depends on the lifestyle they choose. The reality in the Philippines is like Mike said when he left Bohol, the same boring ritual every day but in the end, it will be like that for most people no matter where you live in the Philippines. Of course, there are foreigners who enjoy life till they die in the Philippines, it would be strange if it was not. WelI, I have more experience than most of you RUclipsrs there in Dumaguete about life in the Philippines, and sometimes funny to listen to expert advice from people who have lived there for 6 months or so. On the other hand, I love the people in the Philippines, the food, and the climate but there are better options around the world and it can even be cheaper than the Philippines. By the way, great interview, straight to the point, and good video quality.

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement Год назад +3

      Pros and Cons to anyplace you want to retire. Great comment and thanks for watching

    • @carletto_au
      @carletto_au Год назад +8

      Agree 💯 on what you say, but unfortunately routine kills wherever in the world you are located. The whole point of being in the Philippines is not to die alone 😁

    • @MsVroege
      @MsVroege Год назад +7

      Those problems are not the top to worry about, I rather live in the traffic zone than the gang zone where you can't even walk at night and being rob and killed..

    • @gobfranklin6759
      @gobfranklin6759 Год назад +1

      I just did a 5 wk recon trip to the Philippines. I have to agree with you. May try another 2 month trip to see if my initial impressions are wrong but the negatives do add up.

    • @RealGaryGibson
      @RealGaryGibson Год назад +4

      Where can you live cheaper and get a good woman half your age and they speak English?

  • @ronvanscooter5941
    @ronvanscooter5941 Год назад +1

    That was perfect Mike I enjoyed good information the state's suck I'm up in New York and it's the same old routine women here are not the same as it used to be when we were younger they don't need men going to work and coming home and sit in front of the TV and working on my house and working on property and doing contracting work is getting old time adventure Philippines look like the perfect spot dumaguete looks like a good place to either you're going to fit in or you're not going to fit in but you have to give it a try hopefully someday I'll meet you my friend I've been watching you for watching for a while

  • @rovli816
    @rovli816 4 месяца назад

    Dauian is interesting. Want to travel there someday.

  • @rheationgco4549
    @rheationgco4549 Год назад

    It's good interview to Mike and He like live in Dumaguete it's peaceful and happy living.

  • @MercyAceituna
    @MercyAceituna Год назад +3

    He look like a gentleman ,that kind of man I'm looking for,hoping he can find the woman she like,God bless you all❤

  • @rogergardner7740
    @rogergardner7740 11 месяцев назад

    Well average price of a home Bozeman Montana is 750 grand
    265 K in Butte Mt
    Unibombr lived way up in the forest good luck

  • @haroldholton1246
    @haroldholton1246 Год назад +2

    Thanks Guys for the great advise. I'm 54 now and want to head over to the Philippines now. I just need to build up some money first.

  • @northernbohemianrealist
    @northernbohemianrealist Год назад +3

    That ending!

  • @A-RHINO-IN-THE-PHILIPPINES
    @A-RHINO-IN-THE-PHILIPPINES Год назад

    OKAY What a great VID.

  • @Cebudude
    @Cebudude Год назад

    Lots to consider leaving and making new residents in the Philippines, If you are retired with a supplement insurance , that will be lost as thy are not required to provide if your out of the USA , Health insurance is ither bank roll or another source , carfull planning in the key

  • @A-RHINO-IN-THE-PHILIPPINES
    @A-RHINO-IN-THE-PHILIPPINES Год назад

    Love Mike.

  • @Scotts_Story
    @Scotts_Story Год назад +3

    This is helpful as I haven’t ridden a bike either so it’s been my biggest fear 😂
    Although I see how useful it is 😊

  • @CAT8GLOBAL_QU4Dmedia
    @CAT8GLOBAL_QU4Dmedia Год назад

    Here's a trivia for you all.
    How long will it take if you decide to visit one (1) island a day in the Philippines?
    Not long. Less than 21 years.

  • @jannarkiewicz633
    @jannarkiewicz633 Год назад

    Good audio BTW. There are expats who work pays for their stay. There are the digital nomads. There are retires. I'm digital nomad so interesting to see the retiree side. I'm happier to pay more to have Internet speed, reliable power, etc. Metro Manila and up all night working.

  • @floren879
    @floren879 Год назад

    Awesome 👏

  • @RetiredArmy2012
    @RetiredArmy2012 Год назад +1

    god damn mike is lost alot of body fat and looks alot younger over the last 3 years of watching good for him

  • @philippinestroppoholic7996
    @philippinestroppoholic7996 11 месяцев назад

    That's exactly it. The girls and the cost of living. No use trying to think up other reasons because basically there aren't any.

  • @deliahernaez7755
    @deliahernaez7755 Год назад

    It seems Dumaguete is now
    hubs for the foreigners
    retirees ..

    • @SueP-jg9vx
      @SueP-jg9vx Год назад

      They call them the Dumaguete Grandpas!

  • @RichieRich2025
    @RichieRich2025 Год назад +2

    Mikey 🙌🏻

  • @stevensaephan9817
    @stevensaephan9817 Год назад

    Hi Chad..I'm planning to go try out in the Philippines for couple of months to see if I like to retire there. Do you have any ideas or tips how can I save some money on hotels or condos, or maybe find rommates? I appreciate any comments you have. Thanks Steve

  • @ReadySetGo113
    @ReadySetGo113 Год назад +2

    Hey Mike. Which FB site did you meet Janet???? Only sites Ihave found are Indian and Arabic guys showing their wares and telling girls to hit them up for a chat. I last around 10 min on those sites as extremely rare for girl to post. SO which site has real and numerous girls?????

    • @ChadFosterExplores
      @ChadFosterExplores  Год назад +1

      Mike met Janet on Facebook. Other dating sites to consider are Filipino Cupid, ok cupid, Pina love, tinder. I have a link to Filipino Cupid in my description, its reputation is for more serious relationships. Thanks for watching

  • @salvadorcastillo12
    @salvadorcastillo12 Год назад +1

    I got a question for you. I'm thinking about going to the Philippines. Can I bring my own bike motorcycle let me know please

    • @ChadFosterExplores
      @ChadFosterExplores  Год назад +1

      hey there thanks for watching and as for your question to be honest I'm not sure, I know many people who have purchased here and are happy with the price and their options, longer-term rental/lease is also an option, of course nothing better than having your own bike though!

    • @bayareatanders
      @bayareatanders Год назад

      You can but it’s going to be expensive. Get a Philippine based freight or cargo company coz it will be cheaper than western freight forwarding companies.

  • @rorirory121
    @rorirory121 Год назад

    He cant hide sadness in his face and cracking voice.

  • @johnphillips8253
    @johnphillips8253 7 месяцев назад

    Is that $2000.00 US

  • @katedaphne4495
    @katedaphne4495 17 дней назад

    Just talk ..? No visit of their new home ..!?

  • @Hybridflip-eg5hg
    @Hybridflip-eg5hg Год назад

    His answers were girls and the cost of living. It just shows you how these old folks never had much relationships in the country they came from and move to the Philippines and marry girls 35 years or younger.
    Further, he is married but still answers girls…his wife is a lucky.

  • @mrinternational5185
    @mrinternational5185 Год назад +2

    STOP INVITING PEOPLE TO A COUNTRY YOUR A GUEST IN!

    • @SueP-jg9vx
      @SueP-jg9vx Год назад

      lol why

    • @richardc2803
      @richardc2803 Год назад

      Foreigners are bringing their disposable income to spend in the Philippines. They need homes, appliances, services, travel etc. and that creates opportunity and jobs for Filipinos.

    • @SueP-jg9vx
      @SueP-jg9vx Год назад

      @@richardc2803 they are all fked up sexpat losers though, exploiting young girls who are dirt poor. everyone knows why they are there lol

  • @A-RHINO-IN-THE-PHILIPPINES
    @A-RHINO-IN-THE-PHILIPPINES Год назад

    Love Paul.

  • @eileenlopez2715
    @eileenlopez2715 Год назад

    Many foreigners wants to retire in ths Philippines i guess its whay they call self-actualization Maslows heirarchy after having to serve your Government's country's

  • @commonsenseisntcommon1776
    @commonsenseisntcommon1776 Год назад

    The dogs and roosters would drive me insane! Im a light sleeper

    • @bayareatanders
      @bayareatanders Год назад

      Stay in a condo. You’re high up and it’s less noise. Make sure your place is far from bars and restaurants.

    • @nadiajurasek186
      @nadiajurasek186 Год назад

      So , get some ear plugs !!!! Easy as that !!!!

  • @michaelb5330
    @michaelb5330 Год назад +2

    👍🏻

  • @jamesalan1354
    @jamesalan1354 Год назад +3

    Don't forget they speak English compared to Latin America, Spanish

  • @corinnego2669
    @corinnego2669 Год назад

    Hi Chad !! I am.an American citizen residing in Phil.. kindly help me find a good man..stable of course....thks God bless...I am stable...a good friend and a companion yes no sex..

  • @damonottaway3648
    @damonottaway3648 Год назад +1

    I enjoy watching some of these expat RUclips videos, although most of the Dumaguette ones are ALL THE SAME. It’s interesting to hear some of these guy’s transition to a freer’ type of life than the BS hassles of the West. Does every expat in Dumaguette Vlog? Seems so!
    I live in Davao for part of the year and have quite a few expat friends and I have not once met a vlogger. I myself couldn’t imagine moving to the Philippines and having to rely on a vlog channel to help support my finances, not that its not good for someone else. Seems as if theres a large community of friends there. Anyway, If I was a westerner thinking about transitioning to the Philippines and only had a $1000-1,500 in supported income (not enough) I wouldn’t rely on becoming a vloggers extra income to be my savior. You better be prepared to have at least $2000-2500 if you plan on taking in a woman and possibly children.

  • @chuck9112
    @chuck9112 Год назад

    Girls and the cost of living hummm, this gives Americans a bad rep. What about the local people? What about the beauty of the country.

  • @julietsulima2828
    @julietsulima2828 Год назад

    Hello subs done godbless you

  • @floreniamonzales2878
    @floreniamonzales2878 Год назад

    sorry Sir qualifications for a girl you want might be difficult to meet

  • @eileenlopez2715
    @eileenlopez2715 Год назад

    He says it all Philippines make haven retirement & domesticated girl partners.

  • @StefanArpad-ll8sl
    @StefanArpad-ll8sl Год назад +3

    Mike is honest: girls!🍻🍻👌

  • @mjsanchez3681
    @mjsanchez3681 Год назад

    Ang laki ng usa sa pilipinas kyo naki pagsiksikan..hahaha 😅😅

  • @YooToobMonkey
    @YooToobMonkey Год назад +4

    I would be careful who you associate with over there Chad. Mike has a reputation that is quickly and quietly spreading as far as how he has been behaving with women over there when the cameras aren't rolling. I know that more will be coming out soon. It just isn't going to be from me.

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement Год назад +2

      so tell me about my reputation. I feel like you do not know me but please tell the world

    • @CareFreeCris
      @CareFreeCris Год назад

      your ladyboy addiction

    • @YooToobMonkey
      @YooToobMonkey Год назад +2

      @@mikesphilippineretirement But you do know me Mike and we also have a number of mutual acquaintances. I just can't put my main account here because I have my business in Duma and can't risk the fallout when leaving certain comments - there will be a time when we talk about it in person, as well as others. It appears you like to flex with the ladies, single and married, even though you are married yourself. As you say in the video, you and other came for the women. It appears that one isn't enough, for you.

    • @rustynail3630
      @rustynail3630 Год назад +1

      More drama in Duma. Didn’t see Mike as a playa being what:69 years old. You learn something new everyday in Duma.

    • @CareFreeCris
      @CareFreeCris Год назад +4

      Janet like many guys as well

  • @TheMarichu61
    @TheMarichu61 Год назад

    Girls😂

  • @corinnego2669
    @corinnego2669 Год назад +1

    I want an American guy..

  • @Roland-rv9cw
    @Roland-rv9cw Год назад +1

    There's so many nice places in the Philippines I like Palawan, Bohol, Pourto Galara.... Been going there for 14 yrs my buddy just landed a few hrs ago 😢 can't go taking care of my ailing parents... But VERY soon will retire there. Just got back 7 months ago. You have to be very careful with the girls game player's there NOT STUPID 😯 !! I've met them all...Oh !! Been going to Thailand 13 yrs Cambodia, Spain... Etc... yes very CHEAP to live.. BUT KEEP OUT OF TROUBLE !!!! You get into an accident not your fault IT'S STILL YOUR FAULT 😮 !!

  • @igorivanov-c4o
    @igorivanov-c4o Год назад

    cost of living in philippines is still way too expensive, ted Kaczynski, the unabomber, used to live for $20 a month in montana, usa. i am thinking of moving back to united states, the land of the free and home of the brave.