Newbie Expats Exposed! Living the Dream or Nightmare in the Philippines
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- Опубликовано: 30 июн 2024
- Did you know that there's a big market for retired people in the Philippines? And that there are even more expats looking for a new home overseas? In this video, I'm talking to two retirees who have been living in the Philippines for a few months and exposing the truth about retirement in the Philippines.
If you're thinking of moving to the Philippines to retire, then this video is for you! I'll talk to you about the pros and cons of retirement in the Philippines, as well as some tips for newbies who are thinking of moving to the Philippines. And don't forget to check out our other videos - we have a lot of informative content about the Philippines for you to check out!
Retired in the Philippines/Newbie Expats Exposed! /Dog Day Afternoons @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234
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The 3 usual suspects !
Lol. Yep ❤
Do you get insurance there or just pay as you go?
Yes ! I watched the whole thing. It was good , thanks
How do I get a hold of you I’m coming there in about 4 to 5 weeks maybe sooner
Thanks Guys very informative coming to Cebu Nov 23
From my perspective, Paul, this sort of forum, is appealing. You can't beat first-person information that's derived from the actual experiences of expats living in the Philippines. 👍
I agree
This is a casual and honest format
I really enjoyed it
I’m glad they discussed these topics in frank honesty
@@RetireandGoI agree! We'll done!
Yep 💯
I like the roundtable format. Goldfinger is always a character.
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Most sage advice from Paul : "You're not here to fix the Philippines....You're here to have the Philippines fix you. This comment sums it all up.
To get up and move to another country when you are broken might not work for everyone.
The question is: do I want the Philippines to fix me?
This is so true
It’s actually very stress relieving to realize you are not in country to fix things
But instead … to just relax and enjoy
Because you have a few good options of countries to choose from to get fixed...
Remember.. its all about you this time around...
Its your Agenda first before any woman from any country.
If you let her Agenda before yours. ... you've wasted your decision and personal freedom.
@@tonytour4377 if you are broken why take the chance to travel to another country to fix what broke you. Know yourself enough to know what needs fixed before moving forward.
Sounds like Daryl is got it going on. Kudos to him. I like the way he planned and researched his move before leaving the US. I have been to Cebu twice while visiting the country. I liked many things about it. Love the format of this video.
Thanks Bonnie
Thank you, Bonnie. At this time in my life, I know what I want and if I don't go for it, it simply won't happen.
I like BURGER KING😊😊
I recently returned from Davao, Philippines, and for individuals interested in migrating to this country, it is worth noting that a monthly budget of $1,000.00 USD is more than sufficient for a comfortable lifestyle. Wife and I purchased land and plan to begin construction on our home shortly.
Do you mean that's an affordable budget for renting apartment's, bills & food etc or did you mean your budget for your new home?
You have to already have money in the bank...$1700 monthly is about what some Americans ss
Hi Paul, Gold finger and Daryl, this is one of the best "advisory" communications about various experiences on a number of subjects, for persons planning to retire or live in the Philippines, a lot of sound, firsthand advice. Paul, keep doing what you do, all of your video's are entertaining and informative.
For you three knuckleheads, that is a great forum, providing great information and entertainment. Hope you keep this up. A hearty thank you to all of you!!!
Thanks and your welcome 😁
I am right with Daryl on his attitude about no children no pets no smoking no alcoholics. Yes it may hurt my possibilities but I’m retired and the purpose of retirement is to enjoy life so outside of having a girlfriend or a wife I don’t want anything to slow it down. Sounds selfish but after 62 years I think I’ve earned it😇
Same here!!
I’m with you on that! The freedom to be spontaneous is what I desire. ✌️😎
Great video. The two most important things about coming to Dumaguete or anywhere in the Philippines is #1 no one can tell if you are going to like it here. You have to experience it for yourself. #2 no one can tell you how much it will cost you to live here. It all depends on your lifestyle. I am spending twice what I had planned. I lived here for 6 years and thought I knew the Philippines well. That was 30 years ago and trust me everything is different now. I am not disappointed that I came here but I did have to do some recalibration.
Stay fit, stay healthy. Be on the move, don't become lazy. Find purpose in your day.
The group forum of input is great since we get multiple experiences and views on each subject on one video - saves having to go to many channels to get multiple perspectives on the same topics -( a benefit of having many vloggers there BTW. ) Good ideas and info X 3!
Good crossover conversation with expats
I liked the casual and frank nature they discuss these topics that are often not covered
Watched from beginning to end! Definitely like the roundtable format. This answered many questions. Thanks to Paul, Goldfinger, and Darryl; much appreciated.👍
Very helpful! I've been binging on The Filipina Pea and this gives a much more practical idea of what it looks like for foreigners just arriving.
Love that Filipina Pea! 😍❤
I think her channel is a great one to offer the insight of Filipinas or Filipinos even and particularly how they perceive us, etc.. So I love her videos but for a bit different kind of subject matter than what I learn from expats, like these guys. This channel is the best IMHO for that. I think more channels by native Filipinos would be great.
Interesting advice Paul, you and your girlfriend meet during a time you weren’t really thinking about finding “THE ONE!”
and things just happened organically, and you realized things fell into place naturally.
You’re a wise man Paul and I enjoy old dog’s advices and definitely enjoy learning from them new tricks.
Thanks 🙏 Brotha.
It seems that’s how it happens haha
You are not looking and that’s when you meet someone
Maybe they are in the same mind set perhaps
Yes, like the format. Yes do more of these. Very helpful. Thanks.
Great format. Extremely informative and realistic. Definitely do more of these.
Great forum Paul. Learned a few new things which were very valuable. Thanks guys. God bless!
Completely agree
One of the reason I’m single in USA is I do not want to be involved with a women who had children or pets .
I’m in 40’s and want to travel and live life .
Slim pickings
Hey, I’m with you
I feel the same and it’s not because I have anything against anyone
I just went through those times already and I want to travel without these issues right now in my life
Same here. I am in an LDR with a 38 year old, no kids, never married. We can just go on a whim.
Thank you for the nice conversation with these folks !
Please continue to do these chats, Paul. They are both helpful and entertaining. I greatly appreciate them.
Great info should keep this exact content coming!
Great forum! Like it! Thanks Old dog!
I enjoyed the podcast very much. Hopefully you'll be able to do this every couple months and be able to maybe bring other people on the show the share their experiences.
It’s a nice conversation with expats to hear their experiences
I really enjoyed this conversation
Stayed the end, good info. I like the casual "structure". Good to see different perspectives on retirement there.
Nice one I like this form of honest information giving , looking forward to the next one .
Thank you for this conversation, it was very informative!
An excellent video, thank you Paul and guys 😊
Great conversation among friends, loved it. I don’t know if you can work on the mic as the conversation was something hard to hear, especially from Gold Fingers. You always seem to add to videos you’ve had in the past with new information and perspectives. Thanks for sharing
most informative video yet, great content, goldfinger and the other guy are a nice contrastto each other. thank you
Thanks Paul I enjoyed the video and I did like this format. I’m looking forward to more.
Love this type of content Paul. I have been considering retiring to the Philippines and watch alot of your videos. I have learned a lot from them and will heed some of your advice for sure. Thanks and keep posting stuff like this!!!!!
Always appreciate this type of forum, very informative. Thanks for sharing.
I absolutely love this format thank you Paul
It was great! Loved it. Very informative. I was glad to see Daryl! I have been wondering how he was doing. Seems like a very nice fellow. I love the house he found. I thought was really nice. Great advise and insight that you all shared. Hope one day to meet and shake hands with each of you.
Good video, guys. I enjoyed the content.
I enjoy these videos because I treat them like a podcast. I put my earbuds on and my phone in my pocket and spend the day working in my yard or on my cars.
I'm single and retired living in Virginia. I was very lucky to find 1.6 acres of fruit trees, a barn, two story house and have added chickens, ducks a goose and now a turkey.
The weather gets hot and humid in the summer and cold in the winter, but Virginia is in that sweet spot. I'm probably 10' above the water level of the rivers and back from the ocean, protected.
While the Northeast is flooding from torrential rains and other places are unbearably hot or subject to forest fires, we have weather that is just right.
I would maybe visit the Philippines on vacation, but constant hot, humidity and rain is not my thing.
I can get to great beaches here and grew up in the ocean and at the beaches, I don't miss it much and appreciate the weather changes here.
My house is now almost doubled in value, my solar electric provides all my power needs and it runs my HVAC basically free for perfect indoor climate.
The one attraction for me is being able to live in a fraction of my income.
While I do make more than I spend, I also help with grandkids financially. So extra money to travel for a month is not in the cards yet, but may be next year.
As far as your videos, I enjoy that I can do things and listen to it. I don't have to do more than glance at you all occasionally and just listen to you and your experiences.
Love this forum!! More please!!
Good format, practical info - thank you
Hi Paul - Gold finger & Darryl, great format. Just a good old down to earth type of conversation sharing - I enjoyed! Thx for sharing.
Yes it did 👍👍👍
Have more Darryl... great information ... thank you!
Glad to see Daryl doing better. Good table talk. Great discussion.
Great video Paul. Format, I like it, I'll give it five stars. Senor Goldfinger needs a mike too. Some of his remarks were harder to hear. I like the three amigos, could benefit from another crazy person, but 3 or 4 is great either way. Subject matter - great update, relevant prices, good geographic info, nice to have open information about mistakes made or encountered. Seems like the promised FB's didn't make it to the posted video. So three cheers to all 3 of you gentlemen, from a certified crazy person. As for future topics, I'd be happy to hear all you have to share, anything current is good, tales of the woods are top notch too. Who has the skills to make a welcome to Dumaguete arrival pack?
Paul's choice of men was excellent...........some can live real cheap and be ok with that and others strive for more of an american living lifestyle. Wonder how gossip fits into the different lifestyles.........one woman living better than the other.
Excellent forum with tons of useful info. Thanks.
Very helpful and insightful, Paul and gang. Thanks.
Thank you
Great 👍 video and great format Paul with very good information from three different people with three different "prospects" and ways of doing things there.
The only thing that I would ask or "recommend" Paul is the SOUND. It seemed a little "far away" from the subjects and also a little "echoed",.. maybe from the type of room it was recorded,..it made some of the conversations a little hard to "hear/understand" even with the volume all the way up.
Keep up the great 👍 work Paul and thank you.
Liked the format, interesting take on the same topics from three completely distinct personalities, well done!
Hey guys, great episode, hope to meet you when I'm out there on my scouting trip- Glenn
Hey, I'm your first viewer on this video 😀😀😀!!!
Yes you are!
Paul, this is the best forum that I like and appreciate. You provide so much information, on so many different topics of interest. The three of you are so funny to watch and listen to, I didn't even notice how long the video lasted.
Hi Paul, thanks for all the great advice. And thanks for the fun chat and laughs. All the best to goldfinger and the other friend 😊
This was fantastic! Many of us want to know about the realities and downsides of every aspect of moving and living overseas in SouthEast Asia. Thanks and cheers.
Maybe the longest vlog I’ve watched but loved it! Was in duma last year and getting ready for my next trip to ph. Great format and info!
Thankyou ❤️
Great conversation and some good tips
While I understand any man's reluctance to become involved with a lady who already has a child, I've been most fortunate to have been involved for years with a Pinay whose daughter was six when we first met. Now, at age 12, she is the most beautiful element in my life. She teaches me so much. And I love it all! Well, actually 90% of the time. With the remaining 10% somehow my unconditional love disappears. And that's acceptable. Have to go now. Sunshine just asked if I wanted to paint with her. How sweet it is!
U r fortunate.Thank God 🙏🙏❤️❤️
@@ThanaykhwamMai-ff4ni
Thank you. I've lived in many countries. Im originally from Ireland but I feel privileged to be lviing here, a guest of the generous Philippine people.
The roundtable format is a good idea, like you said every 6-8 weeks. Everyone has different takes. Love Paul's openness to share his channel with honest, humorous dudes.
I’ve been to both Cebu and Davao and found single ladies with no kids. I was very honest from day 1 of what I was looking for and clear about not wanting future kids. Told them if they wanted kids I was not their guy. So they are out there.
Thank you for your honest open discussion Paul. Love the format and it really helps us guys planning to come out there soon. 👍
Very good video Paul and the group
I appreciated the round table. Good info...
Glad it was helpful!
Hey Paul. Always enjoy getting the notifications about new videos!! I'm gleaning a lot of good info from all you vlogers.
Glad you like them!
This was a nice discussion with these gentleman
Good information
Honest talk about what they are looking for
Great information from all of you.
Liked that format!!
Hi Paul, yes I like this type of forum. Please continue to do this with various guests and different insights. Very helpful and as always entertaining 😊.
Love the straight talk and info on the Philippines and hope you guys are cool.
luv this format, that was a lot of helpful and practical info
This is a dam good video an lots of interesting material that was discussed. I learned from this. After all these years traveling back an fourth, this vid really helped. Especially about the Realtor.
DARYL: keep on , keeping on. Ignore the chis-mis. Critical thinking and logic isn’t always a strong point for many Filipinas (not all of course, just some) .. Nothing wrong with being selective and wanting good chemistry. And I love the line “don’t want to be with someone just to be with… “ She’s out there. Stay well guys 😊
Thank you very much for your comments. I will heed your advice. 😊
Hey Paul watch you every time I can, and enjoy it.
Another great video. Thanks
I love the style of this video. Very entertaining.
Thanks for uploading .. very informative video indeed .. Greetings from Ireland 🎉
Great new format…..thanks!
It’s been eight months since this was originally posted. I love the format and the casual conversation much like you would have meeting for coffee. I’m sure. I hope you continue to add them to your normal routine and postings.
Great roundtable discussion. Planning to move to Phils at the beginning of next year. Preparing for the move is just becoming overwhelming. This video has helped to alleviate those thoughts. This content is really helpful, Paul. I would love to see more like this
Hey Paul, great video. I find these long form, open topic interviews/panels to be the best. The discussion is kind of rudderless and just goes where it goes. Sometimes a train wreck, sometimes gold.
The advice from you and the boys is, as always, right on point. We all have our own definition of what our life should be and what our needs and expectations are. No right answer, no wrong answer.
I agree that 60-90 days for a scouting trip is needed. The longer the better. I would imagine after 60 days the "newness" wears off and you start to settle into life in the Philippines. May or may not be for you.
Going from a 100 MPH lifestyle in the West to the screeching halt in the Philippines takes some adjustment. Paul said it best with "Don't come here to change the Philippines, come here so the Philippines can change you.". May or may not be for you.
I plan on my Philippine scouting trip in about a year or two when I get everything in line.
Only 1 way to find out crazy people......
I’ve been preparing to retire to the Philippines for three years and Duma was always at the top of my list. I’ve noticed a subtle change in the attitude of some-not all- American expats the past six months around other expats settling there. It’s very off putting and I’ve totally changed my focus and am now looking elsewhere to settle. As for too many vloggers, I guess success breeds success. Great discussion, thank you all.
They are mostly in dumaguete. go to bohol, Bicol region, Leyte or Iloilo instead.
@jimmills6330 We live on Samal Island near Davao City. Davao has an airport and hospitals as well as malls. Maybe another area for you to consider.
I love this format!
Watched until the end all good info and concurred with EVERYTHING🧘♀️
Paul please place the microphone on the table so I can hear clearly.
Great stuff keep it up 🇦🇺🍻
Interesting video and comments from Daryl with regards to staying safe from false accusations. I’ve never heard that before on any Philippines vlog channel, totally makes sense. Interesting comments on Duma from goldfinger, he was so well behaved , ha . And interesting comments on inflation from Old Dog , sounds like the PI is experiencing that like everywhere else.
I enjoyed the format and the bouncing off of each other. It generated lots of useful information.
Oh I am one of the four that's still with you? cool! Yeah Paul I liked it!
Alot of good insights!
I talked to one of the Filipinos from another island and she was on vacation in Dumaguete and she said every other retiree she met in Dumaguete is a Vlogger!
sounds like she gets around
@@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234😂
Awesome video Paul. I like this format. Just the guys talking…..
Sound great . I’d love for you to go to the small prov’s . Great video … best one I’ve seen .
you guys are very honest great narrators thinks for being upfront and precise i would love to hear more about the women interaction with foreigners great job.
I like the discussion roundtable format. Very informative.
Thanks 👍
Enjoyed video, thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Helpful info. 😊
Thank you so much for the information!
Your welcome
Good format. Good info.
This video actually made the idea of moving far less intimidating. And seemly more a possibly. The only thing I wonder about is the other video when your friend was moving back because of medical issues. That gives me pause.
I like this kind a forum talking about the truth👌thank you
Cool video. All of these dudes are fun to listen to .
I really appreciate the information on Big Rock thank you so much
Paul I love the round table format.
One of my favorite videos you have made
Great Video/Interview Paul 😊. Goldfinger is Hilarious 😂. I like that guy. Daryl is calm cool 😎 and collected. Smart guy.
Keep the videos coming like this forum.
Stay Safe 💕 💞 🙏 🙏
Thanks Ricky ❤
I like the format it works
Paul, one the best videos you have done.
Thanks for the kind words Gold for us Filipinos. I'm really hoping for all the happiness in the world for you and long life! Mabuhay ka!❤
Our pleasure!
I spoke the truth ❤
I really enjoyed this conversation
These are good hearted men with a positive attitude
They only want better for all
Hi, Paul. I love your content and the format. Keep it coming. In my opinion, you guys glossed over what seems to be of import. That being the “don’t be alone with a woman” there. The way it was couched, it seemed that it’s not uncommon to be accused of something bad. Is it a scam where one can be squeezed for monetary gains? In general, I live above reproach, so I never let myself get into a situation where my character can be questioned, like what Daryl expressed with his M. O. Can you expound on that in a future vid?
Between your channel and a couple others, you almost have me persuaded to check it out.
One last thing: having given out 500 helmets, do you guys see them being used? Are you spotting them on kids as you run around?
@@gdubbyu9033 i agree it seemed like they left out some good info about being accused of something and it seemed like they did not explain as to what you could be accused of but i think if i have it correct you could be accused of being a chickboy aka going out with to many girls better known as sleeping around ....do i have that right?
Thanks paul very helpful. Coming this Januray for a month to Dumagete. Yes this was wonderful please have another gathering of the minds.Thanks👍