Happy Birthday Rob! It's been an eventual year for you and Chrissy with lots of hard work, but a nice reward with almost 21,000 subscribers. I hope this coming year is even better.
Brilliant comparison report - please keep up the good work 😊💯 However and for me personally worth mentioning are the hills of Lahug in Cebu (with Iloilo coming in 2nd)😎☀️ A key factor among the ones you mentioned is air quality which may impact your health in the long term…
I am very grateful that you included my favorite city Iloilo, I am from Atlanta planning to explore Iloilo for the first time in December I was in love with Cebu but now I admire Iloilo for future retirement
Correct. As a person that uses VA facilities in the US for all my healthcare the VA in Manila would be of little value to me. It’s only for your service connected disability.
@@papadougpapadougsadventures yep thats true, Ive used it but its nothing really, not just any Veteran can use it unfortunetly, but Thailand is not too long of a flight, way better hospitals and health care.
@@FlyMeToThePhilippinesThere are a number of hospitals that directly bill the VA for your care most near Manila but I know one is Iloilo. Otherwise, VA or otherwise Military Retired get reimbursed for expenses.
Hey Rob, great video and content. I'm looking to make my first trip next year. I'll only get 3 weeks, what month do you recommend. I'm looking to visit Makatti, and Iloilo. I'm really looking forward to visiting, just don't want to be on the go the whole time I'm out. I've done that in the past, visiting 3 different places in a week and gets to be a little to much. I really appreciate your vlogs, and the content. Thanks.
If I'm moving from the USA to the PH, there is no trade off other than living near St. Lukes. Without the best hospital in the PH, there is nothing to look forward too. Thanks for your great insight!! ~ Peter PS- You can still travel and meet the right person.
thank you for this nice list of places for an expat to plant their roots. I am 74, in decent shape, love walking, shopping, and strolling by the water. I originally picked Cebu to be my soft-landing city but have decided to start at Iloilo, mainly due to the infrastructure, cleanliness, less traffic, less pollution, and the esplanade area around the river. As a Texan, I'm used to the western amenities, and I believe Iloilo has a lot for me to enjoy. I would love to check out other places you mentioned, to see if that area would be a better fit for me. However, I picked Iloilo, some of which my daughter in-laws family lives in Antique and they are excited in seeing me when I get there. I'll land in Cebu and spend a week there just for some sightseeing, then off to Iloilo. I'm very concerned in the safety aspect of the infrastructure, which determines where I live, since I love to walk. I'm setting my budget at 90k pecos per month to start.
@@jamesnichols2511 James thanks for writing and sharing your thoughts and your process. I think you’re on the right track lots of bike paths there as well.
Just a quick aside..... I moved here... my goal was to not spend any money for 6 months, except for essential daily living. Look, observe, but don't act. My monthly expenses for a family of five here is 1,200 USD. All in. Your living preferences may vary, but an individual can easily live quite well on your budget. Remember, this is not your country. Their culture and ways of doing things is different. Please do not bring your country here. Filipinos do NOT spend their money foolishly. They respect those who are also frugal. They will take advantage of anyone who is not. It is a great place, but different. Have fun....have a great trip!
if you love to walk, then Baguio is the place for you since Baguio is walkable. sidewalks are very wide and clean. tons of parks and lots of treks as well plus the weather is perfect.
@@georgeallen7667 thank you for your comment. I agree with you, western culture stays in the west. While in another country, one must adhere to that culture. My daughter in-law has been educating me on things to do and not to do for some time. She's cooked me many dishes which some I really liked and some not so much. I look forward to living with friendly people and seeing new sights. Yes, she said the same thing, do not flash money around, don't even tell other expats how much money you have. See you in November.
I live in Baguio, and my first christmas here and the traffic has been brutal. We dont have a car and rely on a taxi or you can take the jeepney. One day this past week, we tried to leave Pure Gold grocery, and it took us an hour to get a taxi back home. We had to beg the driver and offered extra cash to take us because he was going on a lunch break, lol. I even tried getting a Grab taxi, and none were available! So if you visit here be prepared if it's a holiday!
Rob, Military people do not get free healthcare at the VA in Manila, only vets with service connected disabilities and they only treat you for that disability. They should get some type of health insurance.
I like the up and coming Nuvali area by Ayala which is in Santa Rosa/Calamba Laguna. Close enough to Tagaytay but not too close. Close enough to Alabang. Have a couple of decent hospitals in Qualimed and Medical city. No spaghetti wires, very nice Solenad mall and an SM premiere that is under construction. No flooding as it’s high enough. It’s about an 1-2 hours to the great beaches of Batangas. Couple of great golf courses, American fast food, Landers and S&R (Costco like) next to each other. Look it up.
@ -yeah, that’s the problem on the weekends. Tagaytay and Batangas beaches are the short weekend getaways for some. We recently just had that big typhoon and our area didn’t get flooded. Btw, I’m still in the US and have been going home couple time a year. But I will be there full time in a couple of years.
I am planning to make my first trip to Philippines and am watching many vloggers clips on Philippines and enjoy your clips and information which makes it easier for me to choose where is best for me to go. I am taking a vacation there just to see if it is worth me going to stay there and in which area. Thank you for this important information. I am coming from South Africa
Thanks for watching and thanks thanks for the nice comment. If you’re interested I can offer a private consultation. The link is in the description box.
A great list for many expat retirees. The elevation of your place helps, but is probably less important than you being on the edge of a deep canyon coming off the mountains which channel the winds. The breezes make a big difference in "feeling" comfortable. Sometimes being next to the ocean also makes for nice winds, one reason why much of Hawaii feels so temperate. Elevation does matter though, when I was a student pilot the rule of thinking is that it is 3 degrees Fahrenheit cooler per 1,000 feet of higher elevation. I'm still intrigued by Bataan, La Union and Benguet (province Baguio is in). All three are farther away from good hospitals though.
Wow you always hit it out of the park! What advise do you have for veterans that may have a service dog? What are the requirements and expectations living in the Philippines with a pet as well?
You can bring a service dog to the Philippines, but there are specific regulations. Philippine Airlines accepts only trained service dogs, not emotional support animals, and requires documentation for travel. Service dogs must behave appropriately in public and may be denied access if they misbehave[1][4]. However, the legal framework in the Philippines does not fully protect the rights of individuals with service dogs in private establishments, leading to potential access issues[4][5]. Always check with airlines and local laws before traveling. Sources [1] Carriage of Dogs and Service Dogs - Philippine Airlines www.philippineairlines.com/en/before-you-fly/special-needs-and-request/service-dogs [2] Flight Information- Service Dogs - EVA Air | Philippines (English) www.evaair.com/en-ph/fly-prepare/special-assistance-and-inquiry/service-pets/ [3] Flying with a trained service dog on a KLM flight www.klm.com.ph/information/assistance-health/service-dog [4] Person with disability and dog aide refused entry in mall - Rappler www.rappler.com/moveph/67569-people-disability-service-dog-mall-access/ [5] [PDF] recognizing and protecting the rights of persons with disabilities ... legacy.senate.gov.ph/lisdata/1979416899!.pdf
Rob... you are obviously a very learned and well travelled type....But. I would be interested to know what Chrissy's top 6 are. I am thinking they would be different. And for different reasons. Your 'picks' seem to be catering to the 'Robs' who are looking for a champagne lifestyle on a budget. I mean you talk of golf, gated communities, private schools, renting cars, keeping the inlaws at arms length, Makati, BGC, no trikes allowed , the need to be near a reputable hospital, etc... I personally, enjoy the smaller town beach vibe with the Philippino restaurants and market stalls and al fresco cafes all with a sea breeze. Just saying. We all have different wants and needs and expectations. Yours are higher than mine, and I can't play golf..... Good vid though
Excellent great video! I respect and appreciate your knowledge. This last time I was in the Phillipines I had a very hard time adjusting to the heat. Do you have a video on how you adjusted? Thank you
I've thought about Makati, Dumaguette, Cebu near the city, Valencia more like it bcuz of the elevation, Baguio is too cold at night, 12°C is common and as low as 6°C, a record low, Storms don't bother me nor do typhoons. After all, I lived in Tampa Florida for 34 years. Florida has almost identical weather as the Philippines during summer months. Hot, humid, and storms almost every afternoon with the occasional typhoon/ hurricane. I think the lightening shows are more prevalent in Florida.
The frequency and severity of the storms is increasing though so maybe it should be part of the thinking. I've only been in one category 4 hurricane, but it was scary and I wasn't living on the beach or next to a river.
@Learning.Naturally I don't w.orry about frequency or severity. I know I can build a house that can withstand any typhoon or tornado. I would never live on the beach , every time a storm hits you have to evacuate and repair the house or completely rebuild. That's insanity.
Hi Guys hope you guys are going well. Thanks for sharing another great video. My pick first is CEBU 😂 I will never change mate you are young at 68 I am 73 I am very pleased I met 47 years ago. An Angel take care. Ps the health aspect is the only thing that stops me from living in Cebu the People are so Beautiful never found any bad ones in heart and mind. Bago city yes that is a great city as well
A good broad coverage of the many possible places. I stayed for weeks/months in many of them before settling in cool Valencia above Dumaguete on Negros Island. With Siliman Medical Teaching Hospital and 2 other full facility hospitals, an airport, ferry connections, every car dealer and fast food franchise you might want - Dumaguete has everything that you like in Manila or Cebu. But Dumaguete has only 100,000 people. Not 27 million or 3 million. Even if you are old and out of shape, you could walk out of the centre of Dumaguete to forested rural land in under 30 minutes - it takes 2 hours to drive out of those bigger cities mentioned above and it is a similar story for CDO or Davao or Angeles. Fine for those who have to work, but first class Phil cities are way too big, crowded and crime ridden for those who want to relax in retirement. You noted there are no guard gated housing communities in Valencia and Dumaguete, thats because there is very little crime. You are safer here than anywhere I've ever been and I've travelled in over 70 countries.
The VA clinic will only cover injuries that are documented as injuries that occurred while in the military. So if you have a heart attack and it wasn't a pre-existing condition then they do not have to treat you. You may get care under the (FMP) foreign medical plan, but you may be required to pay the bill and file for reimbursement. also, the VA will only provide medicines to treat documented illnesses. So, if you develop diabetes the VA will not cover the medications unless it was a service-connected illness
@FlyMeToThePhilippines if you want S&R, so you can feel like "at home like in the US", then probably you are in wrong place. In the Philippines, only major urban areas like Cebu, Manila, Davao or maybe CdO have that S&R and only Cebu & Manila ha Landers outlet.
@@FlyMeToThePhilippines not sure what you mean 'Never'. Grab always picks us up usually within 5-10 minutes. I prefer Grab car over taxi, but that is just a preference. Regular taxi are a hit n miss in many ways.
Hi Robb, my wife and I just watched this. She is from CDO and as soon as we sell our home in Florida we will be moving there. We like your view and are wondering where you are and the cost of renting there. We want to be near her kids who live not to far from town.
Excellent,,, as usual. Great insights. You never got back to me on if Chrissy has an identical sister or if Chrissy is participating in the clone research at the advanced university.
I am looking to go to the Philippines in about 6 months in June or July. I am a 100% disabled veteran, and I like the idea of the 500 ft. Living environment you are at. Would it be possible to meet you when I get there to make sure I find the right place to live. I'm really thinking about this as a long-term idea.
@@WilliamSaundersG220 Hi William. I would be happy to sit down with you when you arrive in CTO for a cuppa coffee if you’d like to have a consultation prior to your arrival to help plan your trip and make things go smoothly go ahead and click this link flymetothephilippinesconsultation.as.me/
hi Rob. good informative vid as usual. im going to the CDO area in November. i have a friend who lives in Tagoloan. she likes downtown CDO. she says its a vibrant city, lots to do. im not looking to replicate my comfortable suburban lifestyle i have here now in East Lansing Michigan. im looking forward to being with the common folks in the Philippines. i dont need high end amenities in a private gated community. again, i have that here. i want a new culture, a new vibe. what does CDO offer? to be honest, im tired of playing golf with retired white guys. been there, done that. i dont want to stand out in a crowd wearing high end designer clothes. im tired of that too. i want to see and experience the real Philippines. tell me some good things about CDO. i wont be chasing women nor hangin at bars and night clubs. i like coffee shops, walking around, encountering happy people who will look at me and smile. can CDO be a good place for someone like me? i am 68 years old so i would like to have a decent hospital within the 60 minutes you mentioned. does CDO have a decent hospital?
Yes, we have decent hospitals, but the infrastructure downtown is really poor. There are three or four good malls and you can find shops and restaurants. However, the sidewalks, the congestion, the pollution. The noise downtown is pretty tough and if you came to the suburbs, you wouldn’t feel like you were in the back hole. It would feel a lot like the Philippines.
There is nothing to do in Cagayan de Oro, no clean ocean or beaches to visit unless to drive an hour or two away from the bay. The VA clinic (not hospital) only treats service related items, otherwise go to the US for treatment.
Hi guys new subscribers here m where are in cdo , the view looks amazing my hubby might consider living there , where is this located at ? I’m from cdo .. ty so much I hope you can reply me because we’re looking for a house there . Ty po
It depends on your choice of housing guard gated communities are more than traditional Filipino houses and markets can be more however, it’s only 10 or 15 minutes downtown where you can shop like a local
I'm a Veteran which is a primary reason I'mm moving there in 1.5 years. But I don't think the VA Hospital takes you just because you're a veteran, I think you have to be disabled to use those facilities. Anybody have any clarification of that?
If you married a Filipina, then you also married a lotion expert, so you’re feeling like a raisin, go ahead and ask your lotion expert, which of the many many different lotions they use you should be using as well
@@FlyMeToThePhilippines i guess elevation has higher velocity air. It seemed like a big difference from only 500' so i checked after i posted. Wikipedia is giving 430 m for CDO. 500' may be above a nearby valley or something. Someone from denver told me that In the US you gotta get a mile and a half up for coolness. There was a heat wave and it was also hot in denver, which is a mile in elevation. However, they aren't near an ocean. This post is great info.
BEST (?) -- For me - as a retired old man from the US - I want "comfortable" in my life. Alone and not interested in a relationship - a nice studio - easy to clean and cheap to cool would be ideal. A 'helper' a day / week might be nice to clean shop & cook some ? Perhaps an older mature Filipina ? --- Tagaytay - area - might well be nice enough. Within a few miles of the rim is fine. -?- Not into the beach scene or the big city vibe - except to visit once in a while. Comfortable weather and international food being available is to my liking ! Not far to the Manila airport to travel is also nice. Great malls & hospitals + US Embassy with the SS office there if needed. -?- All considered (?) not too bad a place or location. > The volcano is a very small one & prevailing winds blow E - W - while Tagaytay & Manila are N. The area is scenic and beautiful with farms and fresh produce all the time. Coffee pineapple coconuts strawberries mushrooms...... a lot of fresh organic food is grown in the area !
Thanks Robb & Chrissy. I appreciate your insights on the lay of the land. This is a nice breakdown of the variety of places to call home.
@@BuildingInWisconsin thank you Patrick. We appreciate the positive feedback.
Just found your channel. Thank you for posting them!
Welcome!
Thanks for solidifying your preferences and sharing.
Thanks Albert
Happy Birthday Rob! It's been an eventual year for you and Chrissy with lots of hard work, but a nice reward with almost 21,000 subscribers. I hope this coming year is even better.
Thanks, Paul kind of you to say so you’ve been a big help with your participation in our comments and your suggestions for videos. Glad you’re here.
Yep! You have nailed my priorities 1. Good Hospitals 2. Airport 3. Beach & 4. Universities
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Brilliant comparison report - please keep up the good work 😊💯
However and for me personally worth mentioning are the hills of Lahug in Cebu (with Iloilo coming in 2nd)😎☀️
A key factor among the ones you mentioned is air quality which may impact your health in the long term…
Thanks for the feedback not familiar with those hills in Cebu. I’ll have to check them out one day.
I am very grateful that you included my favorite city Iloilo, I am from Atlanta planning to explore Iloilo for the first time in December I was in love with Cebu but now I admire Iloilo for future retirement
Our pleasure!
Iloilo City is very charming. For sure you'll love it.
Another great video, thank you.
Thanks again!
The VA in Manila is only a clinic, not a hospital, and they only treat service related conditions.
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Correct. As a person that uses VA facilities in the US for all my healthcare the VA in Manila would be of little value to me. It’s only for your service connected disability.
@@papadougpapadougsadventures thanks for sharing that Papa Doug
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yep thats true, Ive used it but its nothing really, not just any Veteran can use it unfortunetly, but Thailand is not too long of a flight, way better hospitals and health care.
@@FlyMeToThePhilippinesThere are a number of hospitals that directly bill the VA for your care most near Manila but I know one is Iloilo. Otherwise, VA or otherwise Military Retired get reimbursed for expenses.
Excellent! Thank you!
You are welcome Randy
You two do an amazing channel. I'm surprised you are not over 50K subs yet.
Maybe one day!
Hey Rob, great video and content. I'm looking to make my first trip next year. I'll only get 3 weeks, what month do you recommend. I'm looking to visit Makatti, and Iloilo. I'm really looking forward to visiting, just don't want to be on the go the whole time I'm out. I've done that in the past, visiting 3 different places in a week and gets to be a little to much. I really appreciate your vlogs, and the content. Thanks.
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Rob, Happy birthday ! I will be 65 in October. A good hospital is very important to me.
Happy birthday, Toby, a little bit ahead of time
Have a blessed night/day, everyone, and stay safe!
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If I'm moving from the USA to the PH, there is no trade off other than living near St. Lukes. Without the best hospital in the PH, there is nothing to look forward too. Thanks for your great insight!! ~ Peter PS- You can still travel and meet the right person.
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Rob, you are so thorough.
Thanks, Toby for your support
I'm just outside of Baguio in La Trinidad. Seasons are rain or no rain lol. It's beautiful in the mountains.
Hi Tim, thanks for watching and taking time to comment
thank you for this nice list of places for an expat to plant their roots. I am 74, in decent shape, love walking, shopping, and strolling by the water. I originally picked Cebu to be my soft-landing city but have decided to start at Iloilo, mainly due to the infrastructure, cleanliness, less traffic, less pollution, and the esplanade area around the river. As a Texan, I'm used to the western amenities, and I believe Iloilo has a lot for me to enjoy. I would love to check out other places you mentioned, to see if that area would be a better fit for me. However, I picked Iloilo, some of which my daughter in-laws family lives in Antique and they are excited in seeing me when I get there. I'll land in Cebu and spend a week there just for some sightseeing, then off to Iloilo. I'm very concerned in the safety aspect of the infrastructure, which determines where I live, since I love to walk. I'm setting my budget at 90k pecos per month to start.
@@jamesnichols2511 James thanks for writing and sharing your thoughts and your process. I think you’re on the right track lots of bike paths there as well.
Just a quick aside..... I moved here... my goal was to not spend any money for 6 months, except for essential daily living. Look, observe, but don't act. My monthly expenses for a family of five here is 1,200 USD. All in. Your living preferences may vary, but an individual can easily live quite well on your budget. Remember, this is not your country. Their culture and ways of doing things is different. Please do not bring your country here. Filipinos do NOT spend their money foolishly. They respect those who are also frugal. They will take advantage of anyone who is not. It is a great place, but different. Have fun....have a great trip!
if you love to walk, then Baguio is the place for you since Baguio is walkable. sidewalks are very wide and clean. tons of parks and lots of treks as well plus the weather is perfect.
@@georgeallen7667 thank you for your comment. I agree with you, western culture stays in the west. While in another country, one must adhere to that culture. My daughter in-law has been educating me on things to do and not to do for some time. She's cooked me many dishes which some I really liked and some not so much. I look forward to living with friendly people and seeing new sights. Yes, she said the same thing, do not flash money around, don't even tell other expats how much money you have. See you in November.
Iloilo is a very walkable city. You'll love it for sure.
Take care and God bless you 🙏
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I live in Baguio, and my first christmas here and the traffic has been brutal. We dont have a car and rely on a taxi or you can take the jeepney. One day this past week, we tried to leave Pure Gold grocery, and it took us an hour to get a taxi back home. We had to beg the driver and offered extra cash to take us because he was going on a lunch break, lol. I even tried getting a Grab taxi, and none were available! So if you visit here be prepared if it's a holiday!
That’s definitely something to keep in mind.
Great video Rob!
Thanks Bob
Rob, Military people do not get free healthcare at the VA in Manila, only vets with service connected disabilities and they only treat you for that disability. They should get some type of health insurance.
Thanks for clarifying that
❤ good video
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I like the up and coming Nuvali area by Ayala which is in Santa Rosa/Calamba Laguna. Close enough to Tagaytay but not too close. Close enough to Alabang. Have a couple of decent hospitals in Qualimed and Medical city. No spaghetti wires, very nice Solenad mall and an SM premiere that is under construction. No flooding as it’s high enough. It’s about an 1-2 hours to the great beaches of Batangas. Couple of great golf courses, American fast food, Landers and S&R (Costco like) next to each other. Look it up.
Wow, I’d like to check that out
We drive to Nuvali all the time. CALAX expressway is nice. Santa Rosa Tagaytay Road gets congested on the weekends.
@ -yeah, that’s the problem on the weekends. Tagaytay and Batangas beaches are the short weekend getaways for some. We recently just had that big typhoon and our area didn’t get flooded. Btw, I’m still in the US and have been going home couple time a year. But I will be there full time in a couple of years.
I am planning to make my first trip to Philippines and am watching many vloggers clips on Philippines and enjoy your clips and information which makes it easier for me to choose where is best for me to go. I am taking a vacation there just to see if it is worth me going to stay there and in which area. Thank you for this important information. I am coming from South Africa
Thanks for watching and thanks thanks for the nice comment. If you’re interested I can offer a private consultation. The link is in the description box.
@@FlyMeToThePhilippines. I will most certainly contact you. Thank you once again
A great list for many expat retirees. The elevation of your place helps, but is probably less important than you being on the edge of a deep canyon coming off the mountains which channel the winds. The breezes make a big difference in "feeling" comfortable. Sometimes being next to the ocean also makes for nice winds, one reason why much of Hawaii feels so temperate. Elevation does matter though, when I was a student pilot the rule of thinking is that it is 3 degrees Fahrenheit cooler per 1,000 feet of higher elevation. I'm still intrigued by Bataan, La Union and Benguet (province Baguio is in). All three are farther away from good hospitals though.
Hi Paul, I think you’re exactly right. The canyon and the cooler from the mountains is definitely a major factor in the breeze.
Wow you always hit it out of the park! What advise do you have for veterans that may have a service dog? What are the requirements and expectations living in the Philippines with a pet as well?
You can bring a service dog to the Philippines, but there are specific regulations. Philippine Airlines accepts only trained service dogs, not emotional support animals, and requires documentation for travel. Service dogs must behave appropriately in public and may be denied access if they misbehave[1][4].
However, the legal framework in the Philippines does not fully protect the rights of individuals with service dogs in private establishments, leading to potential access issues[4][5]. Always check with airlines and local laws before traveling.
Sources
[1] Carriage of Dogs and Service Dogs - Philippine Airlines www.philippineairlines.com/en/before-you-fly/special-needs-and-request/service-dogs
[2] Flight Information- Service Dogs - EVA Air | Philippines (English) www.evaair.com/en-ph/fly-prepare/special-assistance-and-inquiry/service-pets/
[3] Flying with a trained service dog on a KLM flight www.klm.com.ph/information/assistance-health/service-dog
[4] Person with disability and dog aide refused entry in mall - Rappler www.rappler.com/moveph/67569-people-disability-service-dog-mall-access/
[5] [PDF] recognizing and protecting the rights of persons with disabilities ... legacy.senate.gov.ph/lisdata/1979416899!.pdf
Rob... you are obviously a very learned and well travelled type....But.
I would be interested to know what Chrissy's top 6 are. I am thinking they would be different. And for different reasons.
Your 'picks' seem to be catering to the 'Robs' who are looking for a champagne lifestyle on a budget. I mean you talk of golf, gated communities, private schools, renting cars, keeping the inlaws at arms length, Makati, BGC, no trikes allowed , the need to be near a reputable hospital, etc...
I personally, enjoy the smaller town beach vibe with the Philippino restaurants and market stalls and al fresco cafes all with a sea breeze. Just saying.
We all have different wants and needs and expectations.
Yours are higher than mine, and I can't play golf.....
Good vid though
Good feedback thanks for the suggestions
I will be there September 4th😊
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Actually, LaUnion is only 1 hour from Baguio. I'll be in Sablan Benguet which is in the middle of those 2 cities.
Jerry, thanks for sharing that
I see you are doing well.
Thanks Dennis
Excellent great video! I respect and appreciate your knowledge. This last time I was in the Phillipines I had a very hard time adjusting to the heat. Do you have a video on how you adjusted? Thank you
No video just somewhere between two and three weeks. I adjusted really the humidity more than that he was the problem for me
Thank you 🙏🏼
I've thought about Makati, Dumaguette, Cebu near the city, Valencia more like it bcuz of the elevation, Baguio is too cold at night, 12°C is common and as low as 6°C, a record low, Storms don't bother me nor do typhoons. After all, I lived in Tampa Florida for 34 years. Florida has almost identical weather as the Philippines during summer months. Hot, humid, and storms almost every afternoon with the occasional typhoon/ hurricane. I think the lightening shows are more prevalent in Florida.
Tampa lightning capital
The frequency and severity of the storms is increasing though so maybe it should be part of the thinking. I've only been in one category 4 hurricane, but it was scary and I wasn't living on the beach or next to a river.
@Learning.Naturally I don't w.orry about frequency or severity. I know I can build a house that can withstand any typhoon or tornado. I would never live on the beach , every time a storm hits you have to evacuate and repair the house or completely rebuild. That's insanity.
@@FlyMeToThePhilippines Yes, it has amazing electrical shows
Hurricanes are baby typhoons. RP is more hot/humid. I lived there for five years
Hi Guys hope you guys are going well. Thanks for sharing another great video. My pick first is CEBU 😂 I will never change mate you are young at 68 I am 73 I am very pleased I met 47 years ago. An Angel take care. Ps the health aspect is the only thing that stops me from living in Cebu the People are so Beautiful never found any bad ones in heart and mind. Bago city yes that is a great city as well
Cebu city has a lot to offer. Thanks for watching and taking the time to come in.
@@FlyMeToThePhilippinesHave a great weekend mate
A good broad coverage of the many possible places. I stayed for weeks/months in many of them before settling in cool Valencia above Dumaguete on Negros Island. With Siliman Medical Teaching Hospital and 2 other full facility hospitals, an airport, ferry connections, every car dealer and fast food franchise you might want - Dumaguete has everything that you like in Manila or Cebu. But Dumaguete has only 100,000 people. Not 27 million or 3 million. Even if you are old and out of shape, you could walk out of the centre of Dumaguete to forested rural land in under 30 minutes - it takes 2 hours to drive out of those bigger cities mentioned above and it is a similar story for CDO or Davao or Angeles. Fine for those who have to work, but first class Phil cities are way too big, crowded and crime ridden for those who want to relax in retirement. You noted there are no guard gated housing communities in Valencia and Dumaguete, thats because there is very little crime. You are safer here than anywhere I've ever been and I've travelled in over 70 countries.
Thanks for the comment and great advice!
The VA clinic will only cover injuries that are documented as injuries that occurred while in the military. So if you have a heart attack and it wasn't a pre-existing condition then they do not have to treat you. You may get care under the (FMP) foreign medical plan, but you may be required to pay the bill and file for reimbursement. also, the VA will only provide medicines to treat documented illnesses. So, if you develop diabetes the VA will not cover the medications unless it was a service-connected illness
Thanks for the information
I am 100% I get everything paid for. If you’re over 50/60% same except for dental.
Olongapo/Subic is a nice area. Larger city w decent Healthcare options and a couple of hours from Manilla
I’ve heard heard it’s very nice. I’ve yet to be there.
@@FlyMeToThePhilippines the wife and I will be there this winter to look for a beach lot to build a home on. A part time retirement place
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I live in Duma and I wish we had an S&R.
@@1307scooter scooter It makes me feel like I’m home in the United States.
@FlyMeToThePhilippines if you want S&R, so you can feel like "at home like in the US", then probably you are in wrong place. In the Philippines, only major urban areas like Cebu, Manila, Davao or maybe CdO have that S&R and only Cebu & Manila ha Landers outlet.
@@eli.capinbxu we have S&R and Landers being built in CDO
When you say taxi, are you excluding or including GRAB? I love GRAB.
In big cities like CBU and Manila grab works pretty good here in CDO. They never come pick you up.
@@FlyMeToThePhilippines not sure what you mean 'Never'. Grab always picks us up usually within 5-10 minutes. I prefer Grab car over taxi, but that is just a preference. Regular taxi are a hit n miss in many ways.
Hi Robb, my wife and I just watched this. She is from CDO and as soon as we sell our home in Florida we will be moving there. We like your view and are wondering where you are and the cost of renting there. We want to be near her kids who live not to far from town.
Uptown CDO, on thee ridge 3 km south of SM Uptown
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Excellent,,, as usual. Great insights.
You never got back to me on if Chrissy has an identical sister or if Chrissy is participating in the clone research at the advanced university.
Good question! no, she has not been cloned. I thought we answered this question.
Hi Rob! How are you doing
Great George good evening to you or good morning
I am looking to go to the Philippines in about 6 months in June or July. I am a 100% disabled veteran, and I like the idea of the 500 ft. Living environment you are at. Would it be possible to meet you when I get there to make sure I find the right place to live. I'm really thinking about this as a long-term idea.
@@WilliamSaundersG220 Hi William. I would be happy to sit down with you when you arrive in CTO for a cuppa coffee if you’d like to have a consultation prior to your arrival to help plan your trip and make things go smoothly go ahead and click this link flymetothephilippinesconsultation.as.me/
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@FlyMeToThePhilippines Awesome. Thank You!!
Can only agree on makati better than bdc and green belt is very nice
Thank you for the verdict
hi Rob. good informative vid as usual. im going to the CDO area in November. i have a friend who lives in Tagoloan. she likes downtown CDO. she says its a vibrant city, lots to do. im not looking to replicate my comfortable suburban lifestyle i have here now in East Lansing Michigan. im looking forward to being with the common folks in the Philippines. i dont need high end amenities in a private gated community. again, i have that here. i want a new culture, a new vibe. what does CDO offer? to be honest, im tired of playing golf with retired white guys. been there, done that. i dont want to stand out in a crowd wearing high end designer clothes. im tired of that too. i want to see and experience the real Philippines. tell me some good things about CDO. i wont be chasing women nor hangin at bars and night clubs. i like coffee shops, walking around, encountering happy people who will look at me and smile. can CDO be a good place for someone like me? i am 68 years old so i would like to have a decent hospital within the 60 minutes you mentioned. does CDO have a decent hospital?
Yes, we have decent hospitals, but the infrastructure downtown is really poor. There are three or four good malls and you can find shops and restaurants. However, the sidewalks, the congestion, the pollution. The noise downtown is pretty tough and if you came to the suburbs, you wouldn’t feel like you were in the back hole. It would feel a lot like the Philippines.
Where r u guys located at u said 500 ft elevation?
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There is nothing to do in Cagayan de Oro, no clean ocean or beaches to visit unless to drive an hour or two away from the bay. The VA clinic (not hospital) only treats service related items, otherwise go to the US for treatment.
Here is a list of of the 20 things to do near and around CdoHOW MUCH: Does it Cost To Play with a Filipina
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You didn't mention Bacolod. That's my destination.
I’ve never been you’ll have to tell me what you think
Hi guys new subscribers here m where are in cdo , the view looks amazing my hubby might consider living there , where is this located at ? I’m from cdo .. ty so much I hope you can reply me because we’re looking for a house there . Ty po
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What's the cost of living uptown?
It depends on your choice of housing guard gated communities are more than traditional Filipino houses and markets can be more however, it’s only 10 or 15 minutes downtown where you can shop like a local
I'm a Veteran which is a primary reason I'mm moving there in 1.5 years. But I don't think the VA Hospital takes you just because you're a veteran, I think you have to be disabled to use those facilities. Anybody have any clarification of that?
I’m not an expert, but I’ve been told it must be a service related injury
If you married a Filipina, then you also married a lotion expert, so you’re feeling like a raisin, go ahead and ask your lotion expert, which of the many many different lotions they use you should be using as well
Lol.... not quite ....sigh.... Filipinas love lighter skin.... their potions and lotions are primarily to that end.
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500 ft or 500 m ?
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@@FlyMeToThePhilippines i guess elevation has higher velocity air. It seemed like a big difference from only 500' so i checked after i posted. Wikipedia is giving 430 m for CDO. 500' may be above a nearby valley or something. Someone from denver told me that In the US you gotta get a mile and a half up for coolness. There was a heat wave and it was also hot in denver, which is a mile in elevation. However, they aren't near an ocean. This post is great info.
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I’m so so sorry to hear that
If one has health issues stay home...or go there as a passenger and leave as cargo..
@@BB-dp4kh Humorous 😁
We all eventually leave as cargo. But if you stay in the US, you leave as broke cargo.
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BEST (?) -- For me - as a retired old man from the US - I want "comfortable" in my life. Alone and not interested in a relationship - a nice studio - easy to clean and cheap to cool would be ideal. A 'helper' a day / week might be nice to clean shop & cook some ? Perhaps an older mature Filipina ? --- Tagaytay - area - might well be nice enough. Within a few miles of the rim is fine. -?- Not into the beach scene or the big city vibe - except to visit once in a while. Comfortable weather and international food being available is to my liking ! Not far to the Manila airport to travel is also nice. Great malls & hospitals + US Embassy with the SS office there if needed. -?- All considered (?) not too bad a place or location. > The volcano is a very small one & prevailing winds blow E - W - while Tagaytay & Manila are N. The area is scenic and beautiful with farms and fresh produce all the time. Coffee pineapple coconuts strawberries mushrooms...... a lot of fresh organic food is grown in the area !
Great share thank you
Awesome content, Rob!
Thanks Dennis