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I have to laugh, you guys talk about being “minimalistic” then talk about Starbucks, cars etc.😂😂😂 On my travels to the Philippines, I’m constantly amazed at westerners, especially Americans, comparing their native country to the Philippines, then complaining. I travel there to enjoy the food, the people, the culture, not to go and eat at Maccas (McDonalds to you Americans) or stay in a five star motel. When I relocate to the Philippines, I plan to not live like a westerner but to embrace the Philippine lifestyle. I look at Calvin from Sunshine Shoulders and think that is more my style, living simply and in a small town, like San Carlos. Each to their own. 🇦🇺😎
Because there are expats (not all) thinks that they could live here like a king. There are old men foreigners who would love to flaunt their money so they could flirt with the local women younger than them, just to lose everything and ending up being beggars. Be careful with your money for there are gold diggers also here in PH.
Another Aussie here, agree with you totally Mark. I'm seriously looking at retiring in the Philippines just outside a larger town, get into my hydroponics, chickens and engineering adventures. Why would you go anywhere to keep eating the garbage killing us in the west. Yes I have become a minimalist and a health and fitness fan. Cheers from Melbourne
@@notsocrazyjohn5348 hey I'm from Melbourne also. I've been going to Thailand three or four times a year for the past 7 years. I started an online relationship with a filipina by chance two years ago. I am now firmly focused on the Philippines instead now.
When I moved to the Philippines I had no idea of where I would live, my main reason for coming was to find a wife. Now 9 years later I have a good understanding of what would be the ideal place for someone like me to live. I traveled extensively for the first 3 years all over the Philippines, I look back now, and what a great time it was, I recommend for anyone who comes here to do that. I am now married 5 years, I live in Angeles my wife is a Kapampangan. Angeles City and Clark are ideal towns for expats to live in, it has all the food from back home, there is an international airport, the infrastructure here is good and depending on what Barangay you live in, the traffic is good , no brown outs, the hospitals are excellent . I could go on the benefits of living here over other places in the Philippines, the only thing Angeles doesn't have is beaches , its an inland city, but having the airport gives you access to all the main islands and I have a car and there are some incredibly beautiful places I can drive to on Luzon.
I live here too and been here since March 2019, just got my PRV and my conversions driving license. Love flying out of Clark, no more Manila flights.. bought a large lot down the road in Bical and building my house there. Good luck to you folks.
@@bitcoinboy8069 I'm a local and I don't worship white people. I just saw them as normal people. I'm actually was just laughing to what they say, I'm a little bit offended but not really. I just realized that they were just Frank and straight to the point.
I love expat chat. I am retired in Thailand and many of the issues are the same. I made three 1 month trips here before realizing that this is where I wanted to be AND I had a friend who had come here before me. Arriving and taking short term accommodations and planning to spend months or a year travailing around is a great plan. Also, many Americans go through life thinking that owning a home is the ultimate life goal. You definitely should stay away buying anything or using that as a criteria for where you want to be. They economics of living in a developing country is very different. Don’t tie yourself down for a while. I also sold everything I owned and arrived with two suitcases. I can’t tell you how liberating that is. I love not owning a house or a car. In my case, I am loving the experience of living in a city, Bangkok, for the first time. I don’t regret my materialist past life in America but I’ve done that and it is time to move on and live life from a different perspective. In short: Southeast Asian women are just more feminine. For us older guys is also a blast from the past. It helps make life here somewhat familiar. The cost of living is overall less expensive. This is especially true for housing which is most people’s biggest expense. How cheap will depend on where you are coming from as much as where you go. It is probably going to be more expensive than you think if your only research is internet research. It will be more expensive if you also don’t compromise your current lifestyle and take advantage of some of the lifestyle of your adopted country. It is not so much about better or worse but about something different. You can’t go to a foreign country and expect to transplant every aspect of your home country. Retirement is not like vacation. Think about who you are before deciding anything. I retired 5 years before moving abroad. My advice is to adjust to retirement before other dramatic life changes but everyone needs to do what they need to do.
I completely agree with you guys, minimalism is the way to go. When I put my house on sale in Toronto 5 years ago, and did the clean up, that's when I realized how much stuff I acquired over the years that I didn't need, more so, even unpacked. I feel much better now living only with the basic & uncluttered life, and with a healthier bank account to boot.
For myself i chose Angeles's City because first off i am a night life person and Americans I just turned 70 i am working in the Middle east Project Manager Now i tried Bachelor and Duma. and ILO ILO not for me I came to the Phils in 2003 my wife and i married 20p5 after her Anulment cost me 5000 USD. I chose Angeles's City i live in a up scale Subdivision i chose a western life style And good medical when i retire my wife is a Doc at ER hospital
Hello Gio! I am a new subscriber to both you and Paul & Paul2 both their women Mia & Mae, Sunshine, Pea, BlackPhilipino, and few others there in the Philippines. We currently have lived at BGC since 2018 although I have been locked out of the country since March 2020. Although Fort Bonifacio Global City BGC is a very nice city unfortunately it's missing the most important component the beach. I was born in Tampa Florida and spent most of my life on a lovely tropical island Okinawa Japan retired military (51 Young ). Please remember our names "Maylene & Michael Arnold" Because as soon as the country opens up we are relocating to Mactan New Town as well! We will all be neighbors, we are very peaceful and like to keep a low profile mostly just living a healthy life. We choose to retire there in the Philippines for the fact living in a fancy house driving a fancy car has no meaning in our lives. It would be more meaning full to be living in an area where you can lift and help others out of poverty. An act of kindness goes a long way brother. Thanks to all you bloggers for sharing all the intel and you all keep up these good videos! Stay safe always Kuya, keep spreading the kindness, and God Bless you all Mabuhay!
Wow, this video is very interesting! I have friends and bf in the Phils. So let's see what happens with my life. I can't wait to travel to the Phils when it's finally possible again. Greetings from Switzerland, Susanne
@@setapartgal8298 because we want a different settings, that how it works. They envy how beautiful our beaches and islands are. And we envy their cool weather and Snowy Mountains.. it's just that we don't appreciate. What we think is normal. We always see our beautiful beaches. It's not new to us. But to foreigners it's a paradise. It's the same thing with us. We want to go to Europe to North America, just to experience the different lifestyle and new places.
Well I have been I all southeast countries and the most value for money ( housing , food, Healthcare etc) is Thailand. Also thd qualify is Beyond comparison. However I would choose to live in the Philippines as I find the people more fun to be with.
You are so right about minimalism. The first time I went overseas was to the Philippines, a little dive resort near Dumaguete, Monarch Sands, then run by an expat American Ron and his asawa. I was struck by the simplicity of the people, the very little they had but it seemed family and community was of great importance. When I got back home to Canberra, Australia, I was overwhelmed by the commercialism, especially in the malls. From that first visit, I have planned to one day relocate to the Philippines. I have since been to the Philippines 5 or 6 times now, from Puerto Princesa, El Nido, Port Barton, San Vicente, Dumaguete, Sipalay, Dauin, Bacolod, Quezon City, Quezon in Palawan and of course Boracay.
I think one of the reasons foreigners prefer the Philippines over other Asian countries like Vietnam, Malaysia & Thailand is because most Filipinos can speak English. I am a Filipino-American who plan to retire in the Philippines too with my husband & we’re looking forward to a lot of traveling when that day happens, hopefully in 5 years so we’re happy to have a condo vs. a big house.
Women in general wanted emotionally and financially secure but all of us men and women go through different stages in life. Retiring in the Philippines is great but doing your homework is always a key to be able to understand how things work in Philippines. Learn the cultures. How and why is always the key questions. Filipinos are warm and welcoming.
Just watched this vlog and subscribed. I wanted to share my thoughts in retiring in Philippines with my caucasian husband. Born and raised in the island (Batangas) lived and worked in California for 30 years. My husband is ecstatic in retiring in the Philippines a few years from now (3-5 years max) sell house in CA and buy a condo in BGC (currently in process) we decided and chose to live in the city because of the healthcare convenience, we can catch a flight to any nearby islands whenever we want to, also the night life and all the convenience you would want and need readily in a heart beat right outside our doorstep, malls downstairs and a 2 hour drive to my province if we want a feel of the island life. I also wanted to add, to those who wanted to retire in the Philippines, they can also check out condos in Manila, Makati, BGC and get all the convenience and still have access to go to the islands of their choice at anytime. Thank you for the nice enlightening retirement discussion, am sure it sort of helped some of those looking for answers.
Hi, why not check Iloilo. It is located in Western Visayas. My hubby a kiwii loves it here we live by the beach at least 30 meters from the fore shore. Lifes so simple here.. 😘
Makati Medical Centre (Metro Manila) Philippines has the best medical facilities. You guys do not have to fly to other countries to get medical attention/treatment.
I agree, Philippines is mass-producing not only nurses but Medicine graduates as well and placed higher in terms of education quality among medical universities in ASIA and Europe. From what I recently read, 1 out of 10 MDs practicing in the USA is a graduate from Philippine Medical University. For this reason, Indians are flocking to the Philippines for their MBBS programs.
Go to Angeles City, you can find everything that you need/ good food big restaurants and Resto Bars,they have good and big hospitals ,40 or 45 minutes going to Subic and they have 2 big beautiful Airports and lots of beautiful subdivisions( guarded) with beautiful houses. From there you can go now in Baguio for only a few hours 💖
Hi Gio, I just watched your summit meeting, Where You, Paul and Shawn all voiced in on retirement in the Philippines. Thank you ! I really enjoyed the open discussion forum. I was able to sense a connection with you guys, as if I was there.. Gio it is a plan that I might retire there in the Philippines... And you, and you and your ..... amigo ,buddy, comrades.. Have re-enlightened my hopes on this day! Thanks so much Gio .. I hope to meet you one day.. Peace, and God Bless your path.
Being female and of European Asian descent, generally speaking, in my experience, Asian women are more family focused. Most European women are more into career and what will make them happy. Again, I said "most." It really depends on the person too.
I moved to the Philippines for a few years and returned to Canada during Covid to get rid of all my possessions so I can move back to the Philippines. I can relate to really enjoying the minimalist lifestyle. I don't want stuff, just memories and a fun life. You guys are on point on everything you talked about. My monthly budget there was $2000 USD but I lived a good life there.
Nice relaxed chat with some useful insights guys. Hopefully before it’s too late, I will either spend six months each year there or retire there. I’ll probably base my self somewhere around Cebu City, as it’s the place I know best, and it’s easy to travel around from there, with the airport, and sea ports. I just want to keep moving around, and stay a week or a month in each city or island. Just one suitcase and a backpack for me, I don’t intend buying furniture or appliances, no material ties again.
Hey Gio Enjoyed the chat. All good observations. I love Mactan. I would move to Cebu permanently if had a guarantee of some income but bad move if you run out of money there and end up stuck in the Philippines like some kind of hobo. I think better to visit a couple of months a year unless you're sure you can support yourself well on an ongoing basis. Love your work Gio. Greg Melbourne Australia
I'm actually living in Mabolo in the same area as the guy on the right. I can say the area is okay and we're close to malls. I don't know what building he lived in. There are some noise issues from early morning street vendors and street dogs. There's no way to escape it here even on the sixth floor. Other than those issues it's quiet.
The best place to retire is close to everything especially if you have health issue . Angeles city and Olongapo for me is convenient place close to the beach, hospitals ,International airport and only 2 t0 3 hour drive to Manila.
To put things in context, when they say it is cheaper in the Philippines they mean when you adapt to the local lifestyle--just like you would normally do had you gone to any other country like Japan, Russia, Germany, or Mexico. You go to any country and you insist on eating and living the way you are used to in the States, then you will pay a premium for it. So Gio, if you want your daily fix from Starbucks, it's gonna cost you.
@lesmorosi That's probably true as the only coffee that the filipinos usually use is instant coffee, even the hotels there have instant coffee. We always send a large container of Folders or Eight O'Clock coffee to my filipina wifes family in balikbayan boxes. Just a side note; drink my coffee black and once tried a cup of black coffee at Starbucks to see what the fuss was about. It was nothing special and have not been back there ever since!
The younger guy is right when it comes to women and not just from the west. There’s a reason she married an old foreigner even if he’s older than her dad.
Thank you guys for the compliments you gave about us Fil women although there are women good and bad anywhere but mostly in our country, Filipinos are warm and friendly, hospitable and Filipino wives really take care of their husbands. We definitely do.
You guys make sense, l have a wife n daughter(adopted) on Biliran building a bungalow there, access is good for Tacloban Airport, local hospital and plenty of stores and things to do, you don't need a car, motor scooter or 40 minute walking to town is good enough, no pollution, great people, Agta beach, I will move there permanent after Covid, stuck in UK at the moment, just want to get there and live my dream. I have my Covid Jabs so just waiting for Philippine Travel/ Immigration policy announcement. Cost of living is about 1/3 of UK.
Cebu is safe and we do have nice clean Airport (Domestic & International)-- almost everyone speaks English-- Bonjour to All🎈(I'd been to many countries as a traveller but no place like home)
I hope Philippines will have more foreigners from different countries The more the merrier...I think Philippines is more fun if there's millions of different races living there, by the way I'm a filipino and I love seing more foreigners.
Interesting to hear your perspective, guys. I was born and raised in the Philippines but have lived in Hawaii longer than in the Philippines now. Have been living comfortably in Hawaii (not that we're well off but we count our blessings) but once in a while we think of possibly retiring in the Philippines that's why I'm interested to hear your take about your own experiences there. I love nature but only on vacations so, should we decide to retire there, we're looking at BGC, Quezon City, Subic, and Bulacan. I've been taken to and treated in Makati Med on my last vacation there and it felt like I was still in the US...the service was very good (I'm an RN so I know) and everybody spoke in English (not for me but for my daughter who doesn't speak Tagalog and was very worried about me). Wish you all well and who knows, I might also enjoy the Philippines in a couple of years.
yeah, I agree the infrastructure and food are way much better in Malaysia and Thailand than in the Philippines.I didn't like the food in the Philippines at all. the same few dishes keep repeating everywhere I go .but what makes Philippines a great place is its own people. they are very friendly, always helpful, and very humble. I love that about them. also, the islands in the Philippines are awesome. clearwater beaches are amazing.
The bottom line is we as older Westerners are taking advantage of the economic disparity between the developing Philippines and the well-developed U.S.A. We also exploit - to some extent the Filipina's ability to be with an older man, sometimes even older than her Father! The physical beauty of many Filipinas, and our ability sometimes to get a woman much younger and even much better looking than we are. This is the reality underneath all of the "other ways" we describe "retiring" in a place like Thailand or the Philippines. In the future, assuming there will be less poverty in countries like the Philippines these opportunities will probably be much less common. We may be at - or near the end of an Era.
Thank you for a positive response. A few friends here have said RUDE things about my predilection for younger, Asian beauties. The Chinese, historically have had a practical understanding that what would an older man find attractive? Naturally a young woman. It's quite natural! (As long as her free consent is part of it! lol)
I might have added...As long as we are kind, gentle, compassionate, generous...and loving - and as long as the woman is an adult and hasn't been coerced, some of our self-righteous detractors need to shut TF up!
Great Video. I’m from Guam and we are only 2 hours away. Great Hospital Care here if needed. Hope to see more videos like this because it’s very informative. Looking forward to my stay in Cebu Mactan Newtown (One Pacific Residence) 3 months in October for the holidays. Keep up the fantastic videos. 🙏
great job guys, i'm a filipino working here in the US. I can't wait to join all of you when i'm retired. I'm so glad that you're all having a blast...let the good talking rolling...peace!
Interesting dicusssion guys. I hope you continue to enjoy your stay in the Philippines, and hopefully more Foreigners are encouraged to retire in the Philippines. Your stay in the Philippines is contributing to the livelihood of Filipinos out there. I've travelled to so many provinces and cities in the Philippines. For retirement, i pick Duma, Cebu and Clark. Once the pandemic is over, I'll be travelling to IloIlo City because I haven't visited the province yet. According to my research, it could be even better than Dumaguete. :)
If a person is truly going into retirement versus being a digital nomad or "semi-retired", then the option is very clear for most of those guys. Cebu is very expensive. The normal rents when there isn't a pandemic are P30,000 + P5,000 parking for a STUDIO apartment 22sqm - 36sqm. Of course I'm referring to the premier areas like IT Park, Alaya Mall area, and Mactan Newtown. For that same money in the first year, a retired guy who can live outside of the expat hubs can find a 2/1 apartment that is 80 sqm for P7,500/month. It will require that guy buys TVs, refrigerators, air con units, sofas, beds, curtains, etc. He may even have to buy a western toilet, water heater, and washing machine. But I did a full budget on it and the break even is about 13 months versus the guy living in Cebu in a studio apartment. But after those 13 months pass, the retired guy who sticks to that P7,500 2/1 townhome/apartment will save P27.500/month over the guy living in Cebu or Makati in one of those furnished studio apartments. And for those type of guys, that is a savings of $575/month and they have everything they want (much which can be resold later if they want to move). They have 2 Midea 1.0 hp inverter split air cons, 2 LG 4K 50" smart HDTVs, a steel bedframe with a pillow top mattress, curtains, all kitchen appliances including an inverter Panasonic 10 CF refrigerator. And a Sharp washing machine with spin cycle. So essentially for the same costs for the first 12-13 months, the retired guy living in a more Filipino area of his choosing that is outside the normal expat hotspots can have more space and a place furnished exactly how he wants it. And that cost savings for 13 months is enough to pay for all those appliances & furnishings. And after that, that guy save $575/month over the guy who lives in Cebu at Mactan Newton, IT Park, or Alaya Mall area. And trust me, I price out everything from deadbolts to rice cookers to curtain rods to pillow top mattresses on Shopee & Lazada and various stores like CitiHardware including shipping/delivery/installation costs. So for the guys who are a bit older and are seriously contemplating retiring (the topic of this video), for them that is the logical path to living a good life, furnishing their place exactly in a manner that makes them comfortable, and saving money each month. For the younger guys (like me) who want to be minimalist and hop from place to place, clearly we need to spend more money to be more mobile. But eventually we'll also need to settle down somewhere. But this video was about retiring to the Philippines. So for retired guys, the most important first step is to know (or find out) exactly where you want to live. If you can find a community that isn't an expat haven, then you'll most likely have zero issues finding a nice 2/1 apartment or condo for P7,500 in 75% of the country. Just don't try finding that in Cebu, Makati, or Manila. But you will be able to find that in most places if you put boots on the ground and don't search online.
I agree that being mobile will cost more. The majority of men from the USA will be able to live a nice life in the Philippines for 1000 usd per month. Some can be happy on 500 usd per month, and some will not be happy on 3000 usd per month. Every individual is different. But I think that if someone will be retiring on just social security. Then the Philippines or S.E. Asia in general, is a great place to retire.
If u r older wth some medical issue, it would be much better to live in the Makati area near the Makati Medical Center or the Manila Chinese Hospital, these fwo r top notch hospitals.
Ohhh okkk. Yeah, I did subscribe to Mia's channel about a week ago. Now, I know who Paul is as he does seem like a good guy. I thought he would be much older the way she described him. Haha Great little round table discussion 🙂 I pretty much agree with everything that's said. I probably spend about $1,500 per month between me and my wife in the U.S. I do try really hard to live a minimalist lifestyle here. If I lived in the Philippines, I still would live in Mindanao. I'm mostly a homebody that likes to travel once in a while. I'm just 38...
Paul is right on the money with Filipina women. If you're a foreigner, there is no interview...the Filipina women see you as a jackpot financially and genetically. When it comes to cost of living, one thing you guys have going against you is when the locals see you, and they think money right away. I get a local to get stuff done for me at local prices. Make friends with a local that you can trust and pay them to do stuff for you like run errands or other stuff. Put them on a $50 a month retainer if you have to and they will run whatever errands you want or handle whatever business for you. If your wife is Filipina, have her negotiate stuff for you while you remain out of sight. If they see white dude, they're like, this guy's got money. My folks pay a local to do all sorts of stuff for them, even fix stuff around their condo and house sit their condo or run errands or do paperwork for them. A maid is like $100 - $150 a month and they will do everything for you around the house and even run errands, buy groceries, etc. If you find one that you can trust, then they are worth their weight in gold. The other thing is that most Filipinos tend to be loyal employees. If you do things like bring them some gifts or "pasalubong" during birthdays, holidays, or when you get back from traveling overseas, they value that. It's like relationship brownie points towards loyalty. Bottomline, is if they see that you take care of them, they will take really good care of you. You have to understand the culture and learn how to navigate it with the locals.
@repugnant01 So true, my filipina wife would tell me to stay in the trike while she negotiated a price for a taxi then she would tell me to come on...lol...funny but true
This was probably the best discussion on your channel I've seen to date. I wish I was at the table with you guys to join in. So many great points to consider. I wish that discussion was longer and delved into more. Let's hope we can all travel to Asia by year end or early 2022.
Gio thnks for a great video,Being a paramedic in my country S.A.Are their no Ambulances in the Phillipines.?Which is the best Medical aid to join in the philippines.
I have been to the Philippines 3 times and I watch a lot of vlogs but my plan is to check out several places before deciding where to live. I just don't want to live in a big city but close to a city would be ok especially one close to the ocean.
Mia Is a star in the making ....Thanks guys for the info ...I m teetering on leaving St Louis ,for Leyte ,where we already own a good lot and are making plans ... My Filipina is 18 yrs tested and a jewel , but the health care issue is my big one...... I m 68 w/ type 1 diabetes ... good controll, and I m still at 150’ 5’ 9” . But, things happen , especially w/ the lack of sugar free food in the Philippines ,& readily available modern tools to manage the diabetes .There are U S trained doctors most everywhere, but the available hospitals there dont seem to measure up ,compared to St Louis , which has a major ,& famous hospital about every 10 miles .
U should live in Alabang area or the suburbs if the health is ur issue or healthcare. Asian Hospital is top notch as well as St. Luke’s BGC, Makati Medical Center, St. Luke’s Quezon City, Medical City in Pasig (Ortigas). These are the best ist class hospitals in the Philippines. They can operate u even in the emergency room since they have the best tools and the best doctors in the Philippines. They are the elites of all the hospitals in the whole Philippines. My Sister, brother in law and my Father all had sugeries at Asian Hospital (Removal of thyroid gland, Aortic Aneurysm, and Heart Operation). I recomment Daang Hari in Alabang (the villages there or Southwoods in San Pedro laguna or even Nuvali/Paseo Sta Rosa Laguna and u can go to Tagaytay or Beaches in Batangas during weekends for fresh air and farm life, u could also build a business somewhere in Tagaytay City (tourist destination in Luzon) one of the most popular in the Philippines which is near Nasugbu Batangas, Calatagan, Lemery but preferrably choose the white beaches to go to for some fresh air and the freshest seafood from their local market near the beaches or even in the beach itself where local fishermen sell u a fresh newly caught big fishes to grill beside the beach.
I just watched your wife’s vlog, she is natural! I have a question, what kind of health insurance do you have? My husband and I are also planning on retiring in PH. Health insurance is one of his biggest concern. Thanks!
From the sound of things, it seems that the wife and I can do well in the right place in the Philippines. We have steady retirement pensions coupled with a decent bank account. Right now I am guilty of just listening to vloggers. We decided to take a vacation to Davao City for a month, mainly to experience the area and compare it with that of the videos viewed, with the idea of becoming an ex-pat. At our ages now, hospitals and quality of medicine plays a factor. Beaches, shopping and restaurants are points of interest. Might hop on a plane and take the 'little over an hour' flight to Valencia. And this might not be our only visit before making that big decision to move. For now, I'm trying to absorb everything I can. Great video guys, I'll be viewing the others.
You can live in Marinduque island in a 2 bedroom apt brand new $187 a month. I personally know this for a fact and the city is called Boac. Very nice safe area but no malls or huge restaurants. So it's your choice of your living style. $600.00 is very feasible to live in the Philippines. I just barbecue more and have a few drinks and enjoy the locals
Marinduque was my childhood home...an island next to Mindoro in central part of Philippines. Some beautiful white sand beaches...but not as spectacular like Palawan, in a way a blessing since it was not developed... Therefore few tourists and westerners. It's a province life. Fresh air, fresh food, slower pace...no shopping malls, you will have to take a 3 HR ferry ride to Lucena City, that is where the closest mall is. Famous for the Moriones Festival during holy week...it is swamped with tourists then.
Jim just to add, I went back there in 2018, there used to be flights to and from Manila it took only 30 mins., but it had ceased operations and the airport turned to pilot training. So the only way to get there from Manila is by bus then a ferry, pretty much will take a whole day..but u can look at it as a way to experience the culture. Welcome to the Philippines! Boac and Santa Cruz are very clean provincial cities, u will not see a single fast-food chain, no Jollibees or Mickey Dees! The east side of the island has calm clear waters like a bay as it is blocked by the southern end of Luzon from the Pacific ocean, the northwest of the island is exposed to the south China sea. If u go check out Maniwaya island, a Norwegian guy built a resort there.
@@sokapokvic2514 the Philippines being a US colonized country ( speaks English necessity in communication) have exchanged studies with Harvard with the UP. The best medical training is in public hospitals where all kind of diseases were met like PGH. Medical interns already experience light brain surgery or heart for the poor people with success. There were many Thai medical students in the Philippines too. Philippine Medical graduates are in demand in the US, Europe and the Mid East. Filipinos have health care, may not be as good provider as Singapore. This is an info.
Actually it depends on the location... USA is not all high standard hospital, they have quality doctors too. Same in all countries. So it is not right and not smart what you commented. I have been to thailand, they have low standard hospitals too.
22:50 - _Mia and me_ is correct. Whenever you have doubt regarding I/me, consider the same sentence without the additional entity, then match it. Examples : it costs $1,500 per month for me; it costs $1,500 per month for Mia and me. I will visit the coffee shop; you and I will visit the coffee shop.
My choice is going by what I want to see and cost of living. I am planning on living in northern Luzon and just travel to the destinations. Cost of living is a big thing for me. Not really location in the philippines. Luzon has the most to see. I'd rather spend the money on fun tha. Living high. Sitting at a table B.Sing with friends and family is what I want.
A lot of Fil-Ams from Guam actually fly into Manila to get medical care coz apparently there's a health insurance company there that allows you to get coverage in both places even in the top hospitals in Manila which they find better than the ones in Guam.
@@ge8705 I believe it’s cheaper in the Philippines if you’re paying out of pocket because the practitioners are likely to discount their services & it also is dependent on what you are treated for. The medical care in some parts of the US is astronomical, for example today (7/6/2021) I had to visit a specialist in Southern CA (my last resort), and the procedure I’m having is called PRP or platelet rich plasma injections my PPO Platinum premium plus-plus do not cover this type of procedure as it’s still experimental so my cost is $4,465. But I have had 6 major surgeries including 2 Cervical fusions and this insurance paid up to 90%. Fusion or spine surgery cost much less in PI according to my research.
Let your girl learn to cook a few western food. It's available in You tube university... I was able to do that just provide me with the ingredients. I have a german partner.
I lived all my life far from cities so my home in the Philippines is far from a city. I would never base my choice on healthcare convenience either. My home is on the Southern coast of Biliran Island which is perfect. Hardly any foreigners, beautiful scenery and it it the barangay where my wife's family has deep roots.
The Cebu local authorities have announced the closure of Mactan-Cebu International Airport to arriving international flights of all airlines for two days, May 14 and 15, 2021. As a result, we have canceled the following flight that was originally scheduled to land in Cebu during this period...(PAL)
@@aicy5020 your so exaggerated when you say next India, nahh, Fyi Infected covid -19 virus in Manila is continiously decline now.Just watch the news ok?
We built a house in Cavite. Paid cash while still earning a decent income here in the US. We will retire next month and permanently move there shortly after. My income will only be slightly over $1000 per month once I retire, but my house in Cavite is paid for, we are both home bodies. I hang out and play my guitar while my wife chats and plays games online. I'm looking forward to the warm weather and having to no longer work 12 hour graveyard shifts and deal with the drama here in the states. Roosters? No problem!, Dogs barking? Turn up the music! Friendly people? Can't wait! My $1000 will go much farther there than here. We are currently paying $700 per month rent here, a car and car insurance is a must and that don't leave much for food if I stay here once I retire.
Wow a lot of comments on this video, don't want to read them all and a lot of views, lol....All good points made in the video Gio. Keep up the good work....Jim
Gio, Paul and Sean: Interesting discussion. I believe as I am a older military veteran age 58, I would need to live in Cebu and Manila. Gio, you being a younger military veteran as well. Paul being young. The times in your life is still really healthy and primetime. So both of you basically living anywhere in the Philippines is great for you. I know Sean, having a age similar to me, most likely feel very comfortable living in Cebu now. Finally, Paul mention international Airports at of course Manila and Cebu, is a game fixer for me to retire in one of those two (2) great cities in the Philippines. Gio, you are on point with Guam being close ass our American Territory. Thanks for this great discussion with all three (3) gentlemen. This really helps us future retirees too.
Missing Cebu very much, I’m from the Southern part & been living in the US for over 3 decades) and contemplating of moving there hence I’m retired, but profoundly concerned about the health care system due to husband’s stroke history. Ah, what to do.
Don’t lump all Filipina women. You haven’t been exposed to upper middle class ladies who are highly educated. So not all foreigners to them are prized catch.
True. I really get a chuckle whenever white men think all Filipina like white men when all they have been exposed to are girls at the lower economic echelon. It’s usually Filipinas from poorer economic backgrounds, with not much education that go after western men. When they go up the ladder, it’s a whole different level. There’s even a certain degree of stigma attached to Filipinas married to foreigners because of this reality. But I guess white men really like to pay themselves in the back.
Real talk from you guys. I super agree with the cost of living. True about women anywhere in the world. We are designed to look for men who can provide security. Informative and awesome video.
Hello gentlemen. With respect to healthcare services, St Luke Medical Center or Asian hospital can be considered as a choice if you are in PI. They provided excellent health services including more modern technologies. I am a U.S. citizen as a first hand experienced. Enjoy and be all safe.
Very nice chat...really enjoyed listening to Gio and yours friends. A lot of knowledge and common sense conversation. Hard to find in a lot of travel / retirement videos.
Keep in mind I never watched RUclips until I had been here over a year. I just came here to be with Ne 4 yrs. ago. I had sent her to Bohol where she is from to wait on me, because her friends were calling her a fool for trusting me. So, when I got here, we lived in Bohol. We moved to Davao because the daughter she left in charge of her business was about to have a baby, I like it here better than in Bohol, Great video.
I've lived in Phuket Thailand for 4 years now and have visited the Philippines on several occasions when on vacation with my filipina gf while working in Dubai. I had recently planned to make a move to Dumaguete mainly due to watching all of the Gio, Paul and the other Paul videos and as Paul said you become comfortable with the idea of living in Dumaguete after watching many RUclips vids, my plans to move to Dumaguete was stopped due to the Covid outbreak and actually gave me the opportunity to dig deeper into the prospect of living in the Philippines. After careful consideration I've opted to remain in Phuket, the reasons are many but the main points are: Cost of living in Phuket is much less (my budget is $800 per mo for a high standard lifestyle) Health care quality is much better here and cost is much lower in Phuket, Thai food overall is much better than Filipino food and a very important point is speaking to the Filipinos living in Phuket, their preference is to live in Thailand not the Philippines for the reasons mentioned and many other reasons, this in itself says volumes about life in Thailand versus the Philippines as they have stated crime in Phuket is almost non-existent no Barb wire fences, no bars on the windows people leave their houses unlocked, whereas crime in the Philippines is rampant much like living in Africa (I lived in Kenya 15 yrs) and the cost of living in Thailand is much less. Believe it or not, the Thai women are much nicer than the Filipino women (I've dated both) I find Filipino women can have a sharp tongue, crab mentality and tampo are unattractive personality traits that I would not tolerate and I don't find in Thai culture, I've compared both countries in depth and these are my findings. Just my two bits...
Maybe true, but at least Filipinos drive on the correct side of the road. Lol. And we Filipinos can communicate better with foreginers with our ability to speak English.
Maybe you dated a Filipina by chance with a B attitude and you dated Thai women with a G attitude...Like what Mr. P. McCartney said in Ebony and Ivory song "People are the same where ever you go there is Good and Bad in everyone"....😁😁😁
@@maximodakila2873 speaking English better than Thai women? Yes and no, I've met educated Filipino women who's English is very poor and uneducated Thai women who speaks English very well only because she worked very hard at learning the language. Driving on the correct side of the road?...doesn't matter to me, I ride a motorbike 😂
@@appleservice2996 True, It's hit and miss while searching for a partner, I'm drawing on personal experience and have friends who are very happy with their Filipina partners, works for some and not for others, I haven't given up on a Filipina partner that I don't see happening unless I move to the Philippines.
Crimes is rampant in Philippines as much as Africa? LOL! You made me laugh duh! Fyi, crime in Philippines is very low compared to other countries in Asia and crimes in Philippines is not rampant. Fyi, Philippines is very safe and peaceful country to visit and to live...In Thailand i heard even in Thai airport in taxi area crime is happening ok? But sorry to say to you because there have so many many foreign expats are very happy to their Filipjna wives. Cost is less in Thailand? I dont think so, because there have one Foreign blogger who are living permanently in the Philippines said that its much cheaper to Philippines than Thailand because he said that when he is in Thailand he bought a burger in Burger King in Thailand and it cost at high at 11 USDollars while here in the Philippines it only cost 3.5 USDolars So which country is cheaper? What happened to your past lovelife will not happening to other foreign expats so dont Generalized.
Marvelous job on the topic of which cities to see, be a minimalist and do the domestic travel and find the city that fits you the best Caygan de oro, Davao, etc etc etc if you can list the 10 smaller cities to consider which has been overlooked. I've been to the island of Marinduque and it's very modest, quiet but a little to quiet for me but beach resorts like Santa Cruz resort , and White Sands is super modern
An early retirement is the premier sign of success. Some guys are facing towards retirement by 25 or 30. I happen to be one of them 😌 although I missed my goal by two years and had to retire at the ripe old age of 32. So, I guess for the next 45 years I'll browse RUclips and listen to vlogs about retirement. Ahhh a charmed life!
That would kinda be boring tho. I mean if u have hobbies or money that will make your life entertaining for the next 45 years then thats good. Probably u are a rich person then. An actor here in the Philippines 26 yrs old says he plans retiring at age 35.
Don't wait yourself to retire before coming to the Philippines. You have to experience how wonderful it is to live different parts of the Philippines without worrying your health because you can still enjoy your travel and be able to choose which is the best place for you to live when it's your time to retire. One thing I'm sure you will love the Filipinos are, they're easy to approach or talk to. Even you just met and talk, they'll smile and laughs with you all the way.
When you guys started talking about things to impress others, Hypergamy, and then Gio talked about "interview dates" it really hurt my heart. Those are the things I can't stand here. People, especially women, also ask next "What do you do?" to judge your worth to them.
I think it will help a ton (specially on your budget) if a foreigner can be able to adjust to eating healthy tropical fruits and vegetable dish (which pretty much cost next to nothing) or getting use to buying at the local wetmarket which I very much enjoy prior to the pandemic because of the liveliness in it.. it may look chaotic but I recommend just setting half of your brain as an observer and you might just find a speck of gold... Bask in the culture. Filipinos have a very rich culture and traditions that are slowly fading away as generations change (like Santacrusan, "saying mano po", yearly fiesta, religous parade, eating local traditional delicacies etc). You may find it odd but that's what "WE" HUMANS are... it just got forgotten a long time ago back in the west with the advent of technology and with the continous urge of getting efficient. As a Filipino who's born in the 80's I have observed things are SLOWLY improving in the Philippines and I'm glad it is at a slow phase. Kinda like saying "RELAAAAX... be HUMBLE and enjoy the ride and maybe have a bit of FAITH and a good sense HUMANITY as you go along"... Time,Humanity,Faith,Death... oh no you wont reborn or live forever
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Guys you look younger though! And your tanned skin! Awesome!
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Hi, Gio and friends! In Cebu, we have good hospital that's at par with hospitals in Manila. You don't need to worry guys!
You need also to visit our place here in the province Iloilo its a lot of tourist spots here
Im a farm and small reataurant owner so maybe if you have time soon you can visit our place here in the villlage esoecially the mountain part
I have to laugh, you guys talk about being “minimalistic” then talk about Starbucks, cars etc.😂😂😂 On my travels to the Philippines, I’m constantly amazed at westerners, especially Americans, comparing their native country to the Philippines, then complaining. I travel there to enjoy the food, the people, the culture, not to go and eat at Maccas (McDonalds to you Americans) or stay in a five star motel. When I relocate to the Philippines, I plan to not live like a westerner but to embrace the Philippine lifestyle. I look at Calvin from Sunshine Shoulders and think that is more my style, living simply and in a small town, like San Carlos. Each to their own. 🇦🇺😎
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Because there are expats (not all) thinks that they could live here like a king. There are old men foreigners who would love to flaunt their money so they could flirt with the local women younger than them, just to lose everything and ending up being beggars. Be careful with your money for there are gold diggers also here in PH.
Good for you playboy.
Another Aussie here, agree with you totally Mark. I'm seriously looking at retiring in the Philippines just outside a larger town, get into my hydroponics, chickens and engineering adventures. Why would you go anywhere to keep eating the garbage killing us in the west. Yes I have become a minimalist and a health and fitness fan. Cheers from Melbourne
@@notsocrazyjohn5348 hey I'm from Melbourne also. I've been going to Thailand three or four times a year for the past 7 years. I started an online relationship with a filipina by chance two years ago. I am now firmly focused on the Philippines instead now.
When I moved to the Philippines I had no idea of where I would live, my main reason for coming was to find a wife. Now 9 years later I have a good understanding of what would be the ideal place for someone like me to live. I traveled extensively for the first 3 years all over the Philippines, I look back now, and what a great time it was, I recommend for anyone who comes here to do that. I am now married 5 years, I live in Angeles my wife is a Kapampangan. Angeles City and Clark are ideal towns for expats to live in, it has all the food from back home, there is an international airport, the infrastructure here is good and depending on what Barangay you live in, the traffic is good , no brown outs, the hospitals are excellent . I could go on the benefits of living here over other places in the Philippines, the only thing Angeles doesn't have is beaches , its an inland city, but having the airport gives you access to all the main islands and I have a car and there are some incredibly beautiful places I can drive to on Luzon.
its near Zambales beaches and Bataan beaches though
Grrat to hear that congratulations po sir
I live here too and been here since March 2019, just got my PRV and my conversions driving license. Love flying out of Clark, no more Manila flights.. bought a large lot down the road in Bical and building my house there. Good luck to you folks.
Interesting. Let's see where I will have my 2nd home in the future...
There are nearby beautiful beaches.
Amazing to watch three non-Filipinos appreciating the Philippines 🇵🇭. Appreciating life itself. Minimalism and not materialism. Raw. Uncut. Real talk.
They just like it cuz it's cheap
And locals worship white people like Gods because they were a colony for so many years, their mindset was to serve.
Do you listen to what their saying???
@@bitcoinboy8069 I'm a local and I don't worship white people. I just saw them as normal people. I'm actually was just laughing to what they say, I'm a little bit offended but not really. I just realized that they were just Frank and straight to the point.
I must say in the Philippines you can choose the kind of life you want; simple is cheaper
Being a developing country we know we are far from perfect but we are happy that you choose us to be your HOME ❤️
I love expat chat. I am retired in Thailand and many of the issues are the same.
I made three 1 month trips here before realizing that this is where I wanted to be AND I had a friend who had come here before me. Arriving and taking short term accommodations and planning to spend months or a year travailing around is a great plan. Also, many Americans go through life thinking that owning a home is the ultimate life goal. You definitely should stay away buying anything or using that as a criteria for where you want to be. They economics of living in a developing country is very different. Don’t tie yourself down for a while.
I also sold everything I owned and arrived with two suitcases. I can’t tell you how liberating that is. I love not owning a house or a car. In my case, I am loving the experience of living in a city, Bangkok, for the first time. I don’t regret my materialist past life in America but I’ve done that and it is time to move on and live life from a different perspective.
In short: Southeast Asian women are just more feminine. For us older guys is also a blast from the past. It helps make life here somewhat familiar.
The cost of living is overall less expensive. This is especially true for housing which is most people’s biggest expense. How cheap will depend on where you are coming from as much as where you go. It is probably going to be more expensive than you think if your only research is internet research. It will be more expensive if you also don’t compromise your current lifestyle and take advantage of some of the lifestyle of your adopted country. It is not so much about better or worse but about something different. You can’t go to a foreign country and expect to transplant every aspect of your home country.
Retirement is not like vacation. Think about who you are before deciding anything. I retired 5 years before moving abroad. My advice is to adjust to retirement before other dramatic life changes but everyone needs to do what they need to do.
Excellent and well thought out post, thank you Martin
What's your daily average routine looks like there
"True wealth is good memories not accumulated stuff" Hits the nail on the head, imHo.
I completely agree with you guys, minimalism is the way to go. When I put my house on sale in Toronto 5 years ago, and did the clean up, that's when I realized how much stuff I acquired over the years that I didn't need, more so, even unpacked. I feel much better now living only with the basic & uncluttered life, and with a healthier bank account to boot.
For myself i chose Angeles's City because first off i am a night life person and Americans
I just turned 70 i am working in the Middle east Project Manager
Now i tried Bachelor and Duma. and ILO ILO not for me
I came to the Phils in 2003 my wife and i married 20p5 after her Anulment cost me 5000 USD.
I chose Angeles's City i live in a up scale Subdivision i chose a western life
style
And good medical when i retire my wife is a Doc at ER hospital
Hello Gio!
I am a new subscriber to both you and Paul & Paul2 both their women Mia & Mae, Sunshine, Pea, BlackPhilipino, and few others there in the Philippines. We currently have lived at BGC since 2018 although I have been locked out of the country since March 2020. Although Fort Bonifacio Global City BGC is a very nice city unfortunately it's missing the most important component the beach. I was born in Tampa Florida and spent most of my life on a lovely tropical island Okinawa Japan retired military (51 Young ).
Please remember our names "Maylene & Michael Arnold" Because as soon as the country opens up we are relocating to Mactan New Town as well! We will all be neighbors, we are very peaceful and like to keep a low profile mostly just living a healthy life. We choose to retire there in the Philippines for the fact living in a fancy house driving a fancy car has no meaning in our lives. It would be more meaning full to be living in an area where you can lift and help others out of poverty. An act of kindness goes a long way brother.
Thanks to all you bloggers for sharing all the intel and you all keep up these good videos!
Stay safe always Kuya, keep spreading the kindness, and God Bless you all
Mabuhay!
Wow, this video is very interesting! I have friends and bf in the Phils. So let's see what happens with my life. I can't wait to travel to the Phils when it's finally possible again. Greetings from Switzerland, Susanne
And here we are Filipinos, wants to live in switzerland.
@@setapartgal8298 because we want a different settings, that how it works. They envy how beautiful our beaches and islands are. And we envy their cool weather and Snowy Mountains.. it's just that we don't appreciate. What we think is normal. We always see our beautiful beaches. It's not new to us. But to foreigners it's a paradise. It's the same thing with us. We want to go to Europe to North America, just to experience the different lifestyle and new places.
I think the best places to live in for expats are Cebu, Davao and Clark City Pampanga, Tagaytay... They are centralized and near beach and nature.
Yes. Include Tagum also beaches are near.
Dumaguete for convenience when it comes to getting anywhere you need... Bigger cities = Traffic
Dumaguete bro 😂
@@valarmorghulis8139 keep it a secret.
yes Clark Angeles City Center point .🌄
Well I have been I all southeast countries and the most value for money ( housing , food, Healthcare etc) is Thailand.
Also thd qualify is Beyond comparison. However I would choose to live in the Philippines as I find the people more fun to be with.
Yes people are just happy inspite of being none.
You are so right about minimalism. The first time I went overseas was to the Philippines, a little dive resort near Dumaguete, Monarch Sands, then run by an expat American Ron and his asawa. I was struck by the simplicity of the people, the very little they had but it seemed family and community was of great importance. When I got back home to Canberra, Australia, I was overwhelmed by the commercialism, especially in the malls. From that first visit, I have planned to one day relocate to the Philippines. I have since been to the Philippines 5 or 6 times now, from Puerto Princesa, El Nido, Port Barton, San Vicente, Dumaguete, Sipalay, Dauin, Bacolod, Quezon City, Quezon in Palawan and of course Boracay.
Drinking coffee while watching you guys converse. As if I'm seated with you three. Love the topics. Well said.
Awesome! Thank you!
I think one of the reasons foreigners prefer the Philippines over other Asian countries like Vietnam, Malaysia & Thailand is because most Filipinos can speak English.
I am a Filipino-American who plan to retire in the Philippines too with my husband & we’re looking forward to a lot of traveling when that day happens, hopefully in 5 years so we’re happy to have a condo vs. a big house.
Agree English and was a common wealth of the USA also it a Christian nation
Right mostly speak to English
Women in general wanted emotionally and financially secure but all of us men and women go through different stages in life. Retiring in the Philippines is great but doing your homework is always a key to be able to understand how things work in Philippines. Learn the cultures. How and why is always the key questions. Filipinos are warm and welcoming.
Just watched this vlog and subscribed. I wanted to share my thoughts in retiring in Philippines with my caucasian husband.
Born and raised in the island (Batangas) lived and worked in California for 30 years. My husband is ecstatic in retiring in the Philippines a few years from now (3-5 years max) sell house in CA and buy a condo in BGC (currently in process) we decided and chose to live in the city because of the healthcare convenience, we can catch a flight to any nearby islands whenever we want to, also the night life and all the convenience you would want and need readily in a heart beat right outside our doorstep, malls downstairs and a 2 hour drive to my province if we want a feel of the island life.
I also wanted to add, to those who wanted to retire in the Philippines, they can also check out condos in Manila, Makati, BGC and get all the convenience and still have access to go to the islands of their choice at anytime.
Thank you for the nice enlightening retirement discussion, am sure it sort of helped some of those looking for answers.
Hi, why not check Iloilo. It is located in Western Visayas. My hubby a kiwii loves it here we live by the beach at least 30 meters from the fore shore.
Lifes so simple here.. 😘
Makati Medical Centre (Metro Manila) Philippines has the best medical facilities. You guys do not have to fly to other countries to get medical attention/treatment.
I agree, Philippines is mass-producing not only nurses but Medicine graduates as well and placed higher in terms of education quality among medical universities in ASIA and Europe. From what I recently read, 1 out of 10 MDs practicing in the USA is a graduate from Philippine Medical University. For this reason, Indians are flocking to the Philippines for their MBBS programs.
You are right ✅was in there for 8day great place 👍world 🌎frist class 👏👍👌
Not only that there many Nigerians nationals studying medicine, accountancy , IT etc !also some Iranian nationaties and many more
@@aicy5020 it is because Filipinos are not yet aware the advantage or benefits of having a good medical insurance.
Not all places in the Philippines have a Makati Medical Centre, most hospitals in the Philippines are substandard especially in the countryside
Go to Angeles City, you can find everything that you need/ good food big restaurants and Resto Bars,they have good and big hospitals ,40 or 45 minutes going to Subic and they have 2 big beautiful Airports and lots of beautiful subdivisions( guarded) with beautiful houses. From there you can go now in Baguio for only a few hours 💖
Or south their is Asian hospital, airport nature beaches is not far
Possibly one of thee best video ever. No sugar coating. That's what us XPats need thank you Gio
Hi Gio, I just watched your summit meeting, Where You, Paul and Shawn all voiced in on retirement in the Philippines. Thank you ! I really enjoyed the open discussion forum. I was able to sense a connection with you guys, as if I was there.. Gio it is a plan that I might retire there in the Philippines... And you, and you and your ..... amigo ,buddy, comrades.. Have re-enlightened my hopes on this day! Thanks so much Gio .. I hope to meet you one day.. Peace, and God Bless your path.
I've been in dasma Cavite for 3 years from the US and it's the best move I made the life is so much different from the US
Been to Dumaguete, I fell in love with the place.. You can breath fresh air..
Being female and of European Asian descent, generally speaking, in my experience, Asian women are more family focused. Most European women are more into career and what will make them happy. Again, I said "most." It really depends on the person too.
I moved to the Philippines for a few years and returned to Canada during Covid to get rid of all my possessions so I can move back to the Philippines. I can relate to really enjoying the minimalist lifestyle. I don't want stuff, just memories and a fun life. You guys are on point on everything you talked about. My monthly budget there was $2000 USD but I lived a good life there.
Nice relaxed chat with some useful insights guys. Hopefully before it’s too late, I will either spend six months each year there or retire there. I’ll probably base my self somewhere around Cebu City, as it’s the place I know best, and it’s easy to travel around from there, with the airport, and sea ports. I just want to keep moving around, and stay a week or a month in each city or island. Just one suitcase and a backpack for me, I don’t intend buying furniture or appliances, no material ties again.
Hey Gio
Enjoyed the chat.
All good observations.
I love Mactan.
I would move to Cebu permanently if had a guarantee of some income but bad move if you run out of money there and end up stuck in the Philippines like some kind of hobo.
I think better to visit a couple of months a year unless you're sure you can support yourself well on an ongoing basis.
Love your work Gio.
Greg Melbourne Australia
Gio, I like when the 3 of you chat.
I can glean a little bit more info when you guys bounce subjects around!
Thank you
I'm actually living in Mabolo in the same area as the guy on the right. I can say the area is okay and we're close to malls. I don't know what building he lived in. There are some noise issues from early morning street vendors and street dogs. There's no way to escape it here even on the sixth floor. Other than those issues it's quiet.
Agree! Im on my journey to minimalism! The less you have the happier you are, the more you enjoy what life really is! And the less stress you have!
The best place to retire is close to everything especially if you have health issue . Angeles city and Olongapo for me is convenient place close to the beach, hospitals ,International airport and only 2 t0 3 hour drive to Manila.
To put things in context, when they say it is cheaper in the Philippines they mean when you adapt to the local lifestyle--just like you would normally do had you gone to any other country like Japan, Russia, Germany, or Mexico. You go to any country and you insist on eating and living the way you are used to in the States, then you will pay a premium for it. So Gio, if you want your daily fix from Starbucks, it's gonna cost you.
Well said
@lesmorosi That's probably true as the only coffee that the filipinos usually use is instant coffee, even the hotels there have instant coffee. We always send a large container of Folders or Eight O'Clock coffee to my filipina wifes family in balikbayan boxes. Just a side note; drink my coffee black and once tried a cup of black coffee at Starbucks to see what the fuss was about. It was nothing special and have not been back there ever since!
The younger guy is right when it comes to women and not just from the west. There’s a reason she married an old foreigner even if he’s older than her dad.
Thank you guys for the compliments you gave about us Fil women although there are women good and bad anywhere but mostly in our country, Filipinos are warm and friendly, hospitable and Filipino wives really take care of their husbands. We definitely do.
You guys make sense, l have a wife n daughter(adopted) on Biliran building a bungalow there, access is good for Tacloban Airport, local hospital and plenty of stores and things to do, you don't need a car, motor scooter or 40 minute walking to town is good enough, no pollution, great people, Agta beach, I will move there permanent after Covid, stuck in UK at the moment, just want to get there and live my dream. I have my Covid Jabs so just waiting for Philippine Travel/ Immigration policy announcement. Cost of living is about 1/3 of UK.
Cebu is safe and we do have nice clean Airport (Domestic & International)-- almost everyone speaks English-- Bonjour to All🎈(I'd been to many countries as a traveller but no place like home)
I hope Philippines will have more foreigners from different countries The more the merrier...I think Philippines is more fun if there's millions of different races living there, by the way I'm a filipino and I love seing more foreigners.
Interesting to hear your perspective, guys. I was born and raised in the Philippines but have lived in Hawaii longer than in the Philippines now. Have been living comfortably in Hawaii (not that we're well off but we count our blessings) but once in a while we think of possibly retiring in the Philippines that's why I'm interested to hear your take about your own experiences there. I love nature but only on vacations so, should we decide to retire there, we're looking at BGC, Quezon City, Subic, and Bulacan. I've been taken to and treated in Makati Med on my last vacation there and it felt like I was still in the US...the service was very good (I'm an RN so I know) and everybody spoke in English (not for me but for my daughter who doesn't speak Tagalog and was very worried about me). Wish you all well and who knows, I might also enjoy the Philippines in a couple of years.
yeah, I agree the infrastructure and food are way much better in Malaysia and Thailand than in the Philippines.I didn't like the food in the Philippines at all. the same few dishes keep repeating everywhere I go .but what makes Philippines a great place is its own people. they are very friendly, always helpful, and very humble. I love that about them. also, the islands in the Philippines are awesome. clearwater beaches are amazing.
But in terms of GDP or Economy status, Phil is ahead to Malaysia, but little closer to surpass Thailand in a few years.
Philippines' food is healthier than mc and cheese, Thai food was tasty but they always put sugar and msg.
Starbucks in USA Grande Coffee (med) $2.45 Chocolate mocha $4.45
The bottom line is we as older Westerners are taking advantage of the economic disparity between the developing Philippines and the well-developed U.S.A. We also exploit - to some extent the Filipina's ability to be with an older man, sometimes even older than her Father! The physical beauty of many Filipinas, and our ability sometimes to get a woman much younger and even much better looking than we are. This is the reality underneath all of the "other ways" we describe "retiring" in a place like Thailand or the Philippines. In the future, assuming there will be less poverty in countries like the Philippines these opportunities will probably be much less common. We may be at - or near the end of an Era.
Thank you for a positive response. A few friends here have said RUDE things about my predilection for younger, Asian beauties. The Chinese, historically have had a practical understanding that what would an older man find attractive? Naturally a young woman. It's quite natural! (As long as her free consent is part of it! lol)
I might have added...As long as we are kind, gentle, compassionate, generous...and loving - and as long as the woman is an adult and hasn't been coerced,
some of our self-righteous detractors need to shut TF up!
@@bradbryant332 Regardless of culture, the man's ability to provide is perceived to be the most attractive trait of a man.
Brad Bryant No matter the country or culture, all women are looking for security.
Great Video. I’m from Guam and we are only 2 hours away. Great Hospital Care here if needed. Hope to see more videos like this because it’s very informative. Looking forward to my stay in Cebu Mactan Newtown (One Pacific Residence) 3 months in October for the holidays. Keep up the fantastic videos. 🙏
Like I said many times, soon as the green light comes on I'm off to Iloilo for a few months and then on to Cebu/Mactan area for my home base.
Ilonggos can't wait to welcome you with open arms! Hala bira, Iloilo! Hope you'll enjoy your stay here. 🙂
great job guys, i'm a filipino working here in the US. I can't wait to join all of you when i'm retired. I'm so glad that you're all having a blast...let the good talking rolling...peace!
Interesting dicusssion guys. I hope you continue to enjoy your stay in the Philippines, and hopefully more Foreigners are encouraged to retire in the Philippines. Your stay in the Philippines is contributing to the livelihood of Filipinos out there. I've travelled to so many provinces and cities in the Philippines. For retirement, i pick Duma, Cebu and Clark. Once the pandemic is over, I'll be travelling to IloIlo City because I haven't visited the province yet. According to my research, it could be even better than Dumaguete. :)
If a person is truly going into retirement versus being a digital nomad or "semi-retired", then the option is very clear for most of those guys. Cebu is very expensive. The normal rents when there isn't a pandemic are P30,000 + P5,000 parking for a STUDIO apartment 22sqm - 36sqm. Of course I'm referring to the premier areas like IT Park, Alaya Mall area, and Mactan Newtown.
For that same money in the first year, a retired guy who can live outside of the expat hubs can find a 2/1 apartment that is 80 sqm for P7,500/month. It will require that guy buys TVs, refrigerators, air con units, sofas, beds, curtains, etc. He may even have to buy a western toilet, water heater, and washing machine. But I did a full budget on it and the break even is about 13 months versus the guy living in Cebu in a studio apartment.
But after those 13 months pass, the retired guy who sticks to that P7,500 2/1 townhome/apartment will save P27.500/month over the guy living in Cebu or Makati in one of those furnished studio apartments. And for those type of guys, that is a savings of $575/month and they have everything they want (much which can be resold later if they want to move). They have 2 Midea 1.0 hp inverter split air cons, 2 LG 4K 50" smart HDTVs, a steel bedframe with a pillow top mattress, curtains, all kitchen appliances including an inverter Panasonic 10 CF refrigerator. And a Sharp washing machine with spin cycle. So essentially for the same costs for the first 12-13 months, the retired guy living in a more Filipino area of his choosing that is outside the normal expat hotspots can have more space and a place furnished exactly how he wants it. And that cost savings for 13 months is enough to pay for all those appliances & furnishings. And after that, that guy save $575/month over the guy who lives in Cebu at Mactan Newton, IT Park, or Alaya Mall area. And trust me, I price out everything from deadbolts to rice cookers to curtain rods to pillow top mattresses on Shopee & Lazada and various stores like CitiHardware including shipping/delivery/installation costs.
So for the guys who are a bit older and are seriously contemplating retiring (the topic of this video), for them that is the logical path to living a good life, furnishing their place exactly in a manner that makes them comfortable, and saving money each month. For the younger guys (like me) who want to be minimalist and hop from place to place, clearly we need to spend more money to be more mobile. But eventually we'll also need to settle down somewhere. But this video was about retiring to the Philippines.
So for retired guys, the most important first step is to know (or find out) exactly where you want to live. If you can find a community that isn't an expat haven, then you'll most likely have zero issues finding a nice 2/1 apartment or condo for P7,500 in 75% of the country. Just don't try finding that in Cebu, Makati, or Manila. But you will be able to find that in most places if you put boots on the ground and don't search online.
I agree that being mobile will cost more. The majority of men from the USA will be able to live a nice life in the Philippines for 1000 usd per month. Some can be happy on 500 usd per month, and some will not be happy on 3000 usd per month. Every individual is different. But I think that if someone will be retiring on just social security. Then the Philippines or S.E. Asia in general, is a great place to retire.
Good God man you wrote a book
Valuable insight @Max well. Thanks for sharing.
You must be the life of the party at annual actuarial xmas party...
@Max well You nailed it. 👍😁
If u r older wth some medical issue, it would be much better to live in the Makati area near the Makati Medical Center or the Manila Chinese Hospital, these fwo r top notch hospitals.
Ohhh okkk. Yeah, I did subscribe to Mia's channel about a week ago. Now, I know who Paul is as he does seem like a good guy. I thought he would be much older the way she described him. Haha
Great little round table discussion 🙂 I pretty much agree with everything that's said. I probably spend about $1,500 per month between me and my wife in the U.S.
I do try really hard to live a minimalist lifestyle here.
If I lived in the Philippines, I still would live in Mindanao. I'm mostly a homebody that likes to travel once in a while. I'm just 38...
Hello Gio and thanks for having this discussion together. Enjoy your day!
Wow! The guy near the table with a cup is very specific and holds up to what he believes in. All of them are on point! Awesome conversation.
Me as a Filipino I don’t go to starbucks cause its way above my style, i just simply bought 3 in 1 coffee worth 12 pesos only
Nothing wrong with that!
Paul is right on the money with Filipina women. If you're a foreigner, there is no interview...the Filipina women see you as a jackpot financially and genetically. When it comes to cost of living, one thing you guys have going against you is when the locals see you, and they think money right away. I get a local to get stuff done for me at local prices. Make friends with a local that you can trust and pay them to do stuff for you like run errands or other stuff. Put them on a $50 a month retainer if you have to and they will run whatever errands you want or handle whatever business for you. If your wife is Filipina, have her negotiate stuff for you while you remain out of sight. If they see white dude, they're like, this guy's got money. My folks pay a local to do all sorts of stuff for them, even fix stuff around their condo and house sit their condo or run errands or do paperwork for them. A maid is like $100 - $150 a month and they will do everything for you around the house and even run errands, buy groceries, etc. If you find one that you can trust, then they are worth their weight in gold. The other thing is that most Filipinos tend to be loyal employees. If you do things like bring them some gifts or "pasalubong" during birthdays, holidays, or when you get back from traveling overseas, they value that. It's like relationship brownie points towards loyalty. Bottomline, is if they see that you take care of them, they will take really good care of you. You have to understand the culture and learn how to navigate it with the locals.
@repugnant01 So true, my filipina wife would tell me to stay in the trike while she negotiated a price for a taxi then she would tell me to come on...lol...funny but true
Good channel...more and more folks want to know more facts about here in the Philippines which is what i am all about too. Well done guys!😁😎
More to come!
This was probably the best discussion on your channel I've seen to date. I wish I was at the table with you guys to join in. So many great points to consider. I wish that discussion was longer and delved into more. Let's hope we can all travel to Asia by year end or early 2022.
Thank you I appreciate it
Gio thnks for a great video,Being a paramedic in my country S.A.Are their no Ambulances in the Phillipines.?Which is the best Medical aid to join in the philippines.
I have been to the Philippines 3 times and I watch a lot of vlogs but my plan is to check out several places before deciding where to live. I just don't want to live in a big city but close to a city would be ok especially one close to the ocean.
Then consider Dumaguete near to Metro Cebu, Tagaytay & Batangas near Metro Manila
Mia Is a star in the making ....Thanks guys for the info ...I m teetering on leaving St Louis ,for Leyte ,where we already own a good lot and are making plans ... My Filipina is 18 yrs tested and a jewel , but the health care issue is my big one...... I m 68 w/ type 1 diabetes ... good controll, and I m still at 150’ 5’ 9” . But, things happen , especially w/ the lack of sugar free food in the Philippines ,& readily available modern tools to manage the diabetes .There are U S trained doctors most everywhere, but the available hospitals there dont seem to measure up ,compared to St Louis , which has a major ,& famous hospital about every 10 miles .
U should live in Alabang area or the suburbs if the health is ur issue or healthcare. Asian Hospital is top notch as well as St. Luke’s BGC, Makati Medical Center, St. Luke’s Quezon City, Medical City in Pasig (Ortigas). These are the best ist class hospitals in the Philippines. They can operate u even in the emergency room since they have the best tools and the best doctors in the Philippines. They are the elites of all the hospitals in the whole Philippines. My Sister, brother in law and my Father all had sugeries at Asian Hospital (Removal of thyroid gland, Aortic Aneurysm, and Heart Operation). I recomment Daang Hari in Alabang (the villages there or Southwoods in San Pedro laguna or even Nuvali/Paseo Sta Rosa Laguna and u can go to Tagaytay or Beaches in Batangas during weekends for fresh air and farm life, u could also build a business somewhere in Tagaytay City (tourist destination in Luzon) one of the most popular in the Philippines which is near Nasugbu Batangas, Calatagan, Lemery but preferrably choose the white beaches to go to for some fresh air and the freshest seafood from their local market near the beaches or even in the beach itself where local fishermen sell u a fresh newly caught big fishes to grill beside the beach.
I just watched your wife’s vlog, she is natural! I have a question, what kind of health insurance do you have? My husband and I are also planning on retiring in PH. Health insurance is one of his biggest concern. Thanks!
@@spriteythesillyhuskytv9267 agree
From the sound of things, it seems that the wife and I can do well in the right place in the Philippines. We have steady retirement pensions coupled with a decent bank account. Right now I am guilty of just listening to vloggers. We decided to take a vacation to Davao City for a month, mainly to experience the area and compare it with that of the videos viewed, with the idea of becoming an ex-pat. At our ages now, hospitals and quality of medicine plays a factor. Beaches, shopping and restaurants are points of interest. Might hop on a plane and take the 'little over an hour' flight to Valencia. And this might not be our only visit before making that big decision to move. For now, I'm trying to absorb everything I can. Great video guys, I'll be viewing the others.
I like these types of interviews, provides me with good insight when I make the move to Davao & Cebu
You can live in Marinduque island in a 2 bedroom apt brand new $187 a month. I personally know this for a fact and the city is called Boac.
Very nice safe area but no malls or huge restaurants. So it's your choice of your living style. $600.00 is very feasible to live in the Philippines. I just barbecue more and have a few drinks and enjoy the locals
Where is the island found? North or South of Phillipines.
Marinduque was my childhood home...an island next to Mindoro in central part of Philippines. Some beautiful white sand beaches...but not as spectacular like Palawan, in a way a blessing since it was not developed... Therefore few tourists and westerners. It's a province life. Fresh air, fresh food, slower pace...no shopping malls, you will have to take a 3 HR ferry ride to Lucena City, that is where the closest mall is. Famous for the Moriones Festival during holy week...it is swamped with tourists then.
Jim just to add, I went back there in 2018, there used to be flights to and from Manila it took only 30 mins., but it had ceased operations and the airport turned to pilot training. So the only way to get there from Manila is by bus then a ferry, pretty much will take a whole day..but u can look at it as a way to experience the culture. Welcome to the Philippines! Boac and Santa Cruz are very clean provincial cities, u will not see a single fast-food chain, no Jollibees or Mickey Dees! The east side of the island has calm clear waters like a bay as it is blocked by the southern end of Luzon from the Pacific ocean, the northwest of the island is exposed to the south China sea. If u go check out Maniwaya island, a Norwegian guy built a resort there.
@@altafhusainashrafi3926 if you look up Lucena, way south of Manila it's the island south of Lucena called Marinduque
Bangkok has excellent healthcare with outcomes equal to the US. Their best doctors are trained at exclusive US schools such as Harvard
@@edmhie1 I think there is no countries will qualified on par as Thailand in Medical healthcare Singapore.
@@sokapokvic2514 the Philippines being a US colonized country ( speaks English necessity in communication) have exchanged studies with Harvard with the UP. The best medical training is in public hospitals where all kind of diseases were met like PGH. Medical interns already experience light brain surgery or heart for the poor people with success. There were many Thai medical students in the Philippines too. Philippine Medical graduates are in demand in the US, Europe and the Mid East. Filipinos have health care, may not be as good provider as Singapore. This is an info.
Actually it depends on the location... USA is not all high standard hospital, they have quality doctors too. Same in all countries. So it is not right and not smart what you commented. I have been to thailand, they have low standard hospitals too.
Since when was the US a bench standard for high quality health care in the world?.
@@marierocher4422 Exactly!
Great points Paul, outstanding explanation at the end there
22:50 - _Mia and me_ is correct.
Whenever you have doubt regarding I/me, consider the same sentence without the additional entity, then match it. Examples :
it costs $1,500 per month for me; it costs $1,500 per month for Mia and me.
I will visit the coffee shop; you and I will visit the coffee shop.
My choice is going by what I want to see and cost of living. I am planning on living in northern Luzon and just travel to the destinations. Cost of living is a big thing for me. Not really location in the philippines.
Luzon has the most to see. I'd rather spend the money on fun tha. Living high. Sitting at a table B.Sing with friends and family is what I want.
Good luck. Sir am looking forward for your living here, hope you will find a good spot here in my area luzon 👍
Depends on your cost of living demand
A lot of Fil-Ams from Guam actually fly into Manila to get medical care coz apparently there's a health insurance company there that allows you to get coverage in both places even in the top hospitals in Manila which they find better than the ones in Guam.
It's really more cheaper in Philippines than in US (medical care)
@@ge8705 I believe it’s cheaper in the Philippines if you’re paying out of pocket because the practitioners are likely to discount their services & it also is dependent on what you are treated for.
The medical care in some parts of the US is astronomical, for example today (7/6/2021) I had to visit a specialist in Southern CA (my last resort), and the procedure I’m having is called PRP or platelet rich plasma injections my PPO Platinum premium plus-plus do not cover this type of procedure as it’s still experimental so my cost is $4,465. But I have had 6 major surgeries including 2 Cervical fusions and this insurance paid up to 90%.
Fusion or spine surgery cost much less in PI according to my research.
Filipino food didn't mess me up. Western "food" does.
The only thing Filipino food does is save you money and help you lose weight! Lol
@@gregorybrown6739 redhorse!!
Exactly.
Let your girl learn to cook a few western food. It's available in You tube university... I was able to do that just provide me with the ingredients. I have a german partner.
@@gregorybrown6739 these are both major plus points in my eyes!.
I lived all my life far from cities so my home in the Philippines is far from a city. I would never base my choice on healthcare convenience either. My home is on the Southern coast of Biliran Island which is perfect. Hardly any foreigners, beautiful scenery and it it the barangay where my wife's family has deep roots.
Paul has been enlightened by Rollo Tomassi and Rich Cooper. Good stuff 👍🏻
Thank you guys for your thoughts, pandemic permitting I hope to live in Cebu.
The Cebu local authorities have announced the closure of Mactan-Cebu International Airport to arriving international flights of all airlines for two days, May 14 and 15, 2021. As a result, we have canceled the following flight that was originally scheduled to land in Cebu during this period...(PAL)
@@aicy5020 your so exaggerated when you say next India, nahh, Fyi Infected covid -19 virus in Manila is continiously decline now.Just watch the news ok?
Soon the things you own end up owning you. Good discussion, experiences and people bring much more happiness than things.
We built a house in Cavite. Paid cash while still earning a decent income here in the US. We will retire next month and permanently move there shortly after. My income will only be slightly over $1000 per month once I retire, but my house in Cavite is paid for, we are both home bodies. I hang out and play my guitar while my wife chats and plays games online. I'm looking forward to the warm weather and having to no longer work 12 hour graveyard shifts and deal with the drama here in the states. Roosters? No problem!, Dogs barking? Turn up the music! Friendly people? Can't wait! My $1000 will go much farther there than here. We are currently paying $700 per month rent here, a car and car insurance is a must and that don't leave much for food if I stay here once I retire.
You will do just fine.
Hi guys. If you are looking for place for retirement Philippines is definitely a place to consider.
Thank you Gio and to your two company! Very nice discussions and thank you for promoting our country for place of retirement! Good job and God bless!
Thank you
Wow a lot of comments on this video, don't want to read them all and a lot of views, lol....All good points made in the video Gio. Keep up the good work....Jim
Gio, Paul and Sean: Interesting discussion. I believe as I am a older military veteran age 58, I would need to live in Cebu and Manila. Gio, you being a younger military veteran as well. Paul being young. The times in your life is still really healthy and primetime. So both of you basically living anywhere in the Philippines is great for you. I know Sean, having a age similar to me, most likely feel very comfortable living in Cebu now. Finally, Paul mention international Airports at of course Manila and Cebu, is a game fixer for me to retire in one of those two (2) great cities in the Philippines. Gio, you are on point with Guam being close ass our American Territory. Thanks for this great discussion with all three (3) gentlemen. This really helps us future retirees too.
Good round table Gio, great points of interest to consider and be capable of sustaining abroad. Thanks for sharing.
Missing Cebu very much, I’m from the Southern part & been living in the US for over 3 decades) and contemplating of moving there hence I’m retired, but profoundly concerned about the health care system due to husband’s stroke history.
Ah, what to do.
Consider at Luke, and Asian hospital to live in BGC, Bulacan Clark is an option. Or batangas, Laguna.
Don’t lump all Filipina women. You haven’t been exposed to upper middle class ladies who are highly educated. So not all foreigners to them are prized catch.
True. I really get a chuckle whenever white men think all Filipina like white men when all they have been exposed to are girls at the lower economic echelon. It’s usually Filipinas from poorer economic backgrounds, with not much education that go after western men. When they go up the ladder, it’s a whole different level. There’s even a certain degree of stigma attached to Filipinas married to foreigners because of this reality. But I guess white men really like to pay themselves in the back.
Real talk from you guys. I super agree with the cost of living. True about women anywhere in the world. We are designed to look for men who can provide security. Informative and awesome video.
Hello gentlemen. With respect to healthcare services, St Luke Medical Center or Asian hospital can be considered as a choice if you are in PI. They provided excellent health services including more modern technologies. I am a U.S. citizen as a first hand experienced. Enjoy and be all safe.
Exactly
a freshy brewed cup of coffee in the US is $1.85 and doppio macchiato (double shot espresso) is $2.79
Very nice chat...really enjoyed listening to Gio and yours friends. A lot of knowledge and common sense conversation. Hard to find in a lot of travel / retirement videos.
Thx for your boots on the ground accestments guy. Stay well and safe!
Boots on the ground ...Best way always!
Keep in mind I never watched RUclips until I had been here over a year. I just came here to be with Ne 4 yrs. ago. I had sent her to Bohol where she is from to wait on me, because her friends were calling her a fool for trusting me. So, when I got here, we lived in Bohol. We moved to Davao because the daughter she left in charge of her business was about to have a baby, I like it here better than in Bohol, Great video.
The cheapest Starbucks brewed Coffee in Cebu City is $2.50
I wish some of you would try to explore Mindanao... Much of the natures untouched and well preserved. We are friendly and nice people too... Hehehe
I lived in Davao and CDO
I've lived in Phuket Thailand for 4 years now and have visited the Philippines on several occasions when on vacation with my filipina gf while working in Dubai. I had recently planned to make a move to Dumaguete mainly due to watching all of the Gio, Paul and the other Paul videos and as Paul said you become comfortable with the idea of living in Dumaguete after watching many RUclips vids, my plans to move to Dumaguete was stopped due to the Covid outbreak and actually gave me the opportunity to dig deeper into the prospect of living in the Philippines. After careful consideration I've opted to remain in Phuket, the reasons are many but the main points are: Cost of living in Phuket is much less (my budget is $800 per mo for a high standard lifestyle) Health care quality is much better here and cost is much lower in Phuket, Thai food overall is much better than Filipino food and a very important point is speaking to the Filipinos living in Phuket, their preference is to live in Thailand not the Philippines for the reasons mentioned and many other reasons, this in itself says volumes about life in Thailand versus the Philippines as they have stated crime in Phuket is almost non-existent no Barb wire fences, no bars on the windows people leave their houses unlocked, whereas crime in the Philippines is rampant much like living in Africa (I lived in Kenya 15 yrs) and the cost of living in Thailand is much less. Believe it or not, the Thai women are much nicer than the Filipino women (I've dated both) I find Filipino women can have a sharp tongue, crab mentality and tampo are unattractive personality traits that I would not tolerate and I don't find in Thai culture, I've compared both countries in depth and these are my findings. Just my two bits...
Maybe true, but at least Filipinos drive on the correct side of the road. Lol. And we Filipinos can communicate better with foreginers with our ability to speak English.
Maybe you dated a Filipina by chance with a B attitude and you dated Thai women with a G attitude...Like what Mr. P. McCartney said in Ebony and Ivory song "People are the same where ever you go there is Good and Bad in everyone"....😁😁😁
@@maximodakila2873 speaking English better than Thai women? Yes and no, I've met educated Filipino women who's English is very poor and uneducated Thai women who speaks English very well only because she worked very hard at learning the language. Driving on the correct side of the road?...doesn't matter to me, I ride a motorbike 😂
@@appleservice2996 True, It's hit and miss while searching for a partner, I'm drawing on personal experience and have friends who are very happy with their Filipina partners, works for some and not for others, I haven't given up on a Filipina partner that I don't see happening unless I move to the Philippines.
Crimes is rampant in Philippines as much as Africa? LOL! You made me laugh duh! Fyi, crime in Philippines is very low compared to other countries in Asia and crimes in Philippines is not rampant. Fyi, Philippines is very safe and peaceful country to visit and to live...In Thailand i heard even in Thai airport in taxi area crime is happening ok? But sorry to say to you because there have so many many foreign expats are very happy to their Filipjna wives. Cost is less in Thailand? I dont think so, because there have one Foreign blogger who are living permanently in the Philippines said that its much cheaper to Philippines than Thailand because he said that when he is in Thailand he bought a burger in Burger King in Thailand and it cost at high at 11 USDollars while here in the Philippines it only cost 3.5 USDolars So which country is cheaper? What happened to your past lovelife will not happening to other foreign expats so dont Generalized.
Marvelous job on the topic of which cities to see, be a minimalist and do the domestic travel and find the city that fits you the best
Caygan de oro, Davao, etc etc etc if you can list the 10 smaller cities to consider which has been overlooked.
I've been to the island of Marinduque and it's very modest, quiet but a little to quiet for me but beach resorts like Santa Cruz resort , and White Sands is super modern
@Jim Ferrante absolutely, thanks
Gio, Paul, Shawn. Great video on your opinions on retirement living there.
I enjoyed that conversation. I'd just recommend to make sure to not interrupt each other.
Agreed
An early retirement is the premier sign of success. Some guys are facing towards retirement by 25 or 30. I happen to be one of them 😌 although I missed my goal by two years and had to retire at the ripe old age of 32. So, I guess for the next 45 years I'll browse RUclips and listen to vlogs about retirement. Ahhh a charmed life!
That would kinda be boring tho. I mean if u have hobbies or money that will make your life entertaining for the next 45 years then thats good. Probably u are a rich person then. An actor here in the Philippines 26 yrs old says he plans retiring at age 35.
Don't wait yourself to retire before coming to the Philippines. You have to experience how wonderful it is to live different parts of the Philippines without worrying your health because you can still enjoy your travel and be able to choose which is the best place for you to live when it's your time to retire. One thing I'm sure you will love the Filipinos are, they're easy to approach or talk to. Even you just met and talk, they'll smile and laughs with you all the way.
Great video enjoyed it! Minimalism. My new favorite word.
100 % agree... Minimalism is the way to go. The more posessions you have, the more you become a slave to your posessions...
When you guys started talking about things to impress others, Hypergamy, and then Gio talked about "interview dates" it really hurt my heart. Those are the things I can't stand here. People, especially women, also ask next "What do you do?" to judge your worth to them.
I think it will help a ton (specially on your budget) if a foreigner can be able to adjust to eating healthy tropical fruits and vegetable dish (which pretty much cost next to nothing) or getting use to buying at the local wetmarket which I very much enjoy prior to the pandemic because of the liveliness in it.. it may look chaotic but I recommend just setting half of your brain as an observer and you might just find a speck of gold... Bask in the culture. Filipinos have a very rich culture and traditions that are slowly fading away as generations change (like Santacrusan, "saying mano po", yearly fiesta, religous parade, eating local traditional delicacies etc). You may find it odd but that's what "WE" HUMANS are... it just got forgotten a long time ago back in the west with the advent of technology and with the continous urge of getting efficient. As a Filipino who's born in the 80's I have observed things are SLOWLY improving in the Philippines and I'm glad it is at a slow phase. Kinda like saying "RELAAAAX... be HUMBLE and enjoy the ride and maybe have a bit of FAITH and a good sense HUMANITY as you go along"... Time,Humanity,Faith,Death... oh no you wont reborn or live forever
Absolutely, changing your diet up will help.
Very nice coffee break, and big thanks for the information. More power
You bet!
I moved to Dumaguete for three months. I felt that it was over rated. Moved to a Island close to CDO
CDO ?? We don’t all know your language
@@This_da_life Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental province in Mindano
@@This_da_life hrhehe
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