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Well you haven’t been in the Philippines long enough to get Vlogcited. Wait till you have been in the country a few months. Try to contact Mike and Nelly of “ Making it happen vlog, or even the vlog 8 miles from home. In addition, try to get in touch with Mark of the” Every man has a story channel. These people can actually help you with a lot of advice.

Hi sir idol nice video clip thanks for sharing, I'm new friend here, fullpack doned thanks

So are the women more attractive in Thailand or the Philippines!! 🇹🇭 VS 🇵🇭 (Personality & Looks)?

The slow and boring Philippines could be blamed on the poverty or the fact that almost everyone is Catholic. The lifestyle I chose (his brother) is a more domestic life; house, property, family, books,television. Peace and rest, since I spent my working life striving for better pay, benefits, promotion. Now that I don't need that, I'm happy with what I have here, and, since I'm 8 years older than him,, I just need sand, surf, sun, suds! It's how I always envisioned my retirement!

Mr. Ben I hope you are more optimistic today. However, IMO Dumaguete is NOT the place to be in the Philippines. I lived in Dumaguete/Bacong/Dauin for almost a year and it was a waste of time and money. I don't need to see and talk to a bunch of 70 something expats. Thailand for sure is much busier and more things happening than in a hole like Duma. If I may suggest try to get out of Negros and travel. Go to Mindoro, Romblon, Siquijor or Davao. The Philippines is a laid back country compared to most others, but still plenty to do and see. Best of luck getting your money out.

Hello Ben oh don't despair you will be fine you have picked a great place to be Dumaguete is lovely the Philippines is lovely I have been coming there for almost 20 years I have been all over. I bank with HSBC they are the only real world bank and I have found them very easy to deal with. I watch a sight on RU-vid her name is. Rubeauti I would really recommend her channel all very interesting stuff she is a very bright lady and she always replies to any questions . I loved the ending to your video the camera work was lovely . Good luck take care .

IMHO every expat here needs a small circle of like minded friends as a support network. This is easy to say but very hard to find as many guys here can't manage their own lives let alone be there for you if and when you need help. It's nice when you can seek advise from people who have lived here for years. Nice to see you are getting adjusted, it will take at least one year before you can start to understand the culture and rhythm of life here. So go slow, enjoy the journey and keep your expectations in line. Welcome to Dumaguete, it's not perfect but it's a wonderful place to call home.

Do you miss thailand.will you stay in pi for lng

Nice view, you take care of yourself

Love ❤ your vlog...

Watching in PA

Mr. Ben, glad to see you in the philippines. You don't seem very happy, or maybe just tired. It takes time to get accustomed to the different weather and the foods in the PI. I plan on moving there in a couple years, and dumaguete is one of my areas of interest. so is cebu .... mainly for the hospitals there and lots of expats to chat with. maybe I'll see you there.

Ease into it, go to the coffee shops in town you'll meet some of the current expats that vlog I'm sure you know who I mean. Its nice to get a different perspective of Duma from a different person walk around and see where it takes you.

Way to go Mr Ben, I been coming to the PI since circa 1984. Last time was early 2020, before USA closed the gates. I also go cebu but I know Duma is nice n I been there in 1984, my X wife lives there, now we have been divorved over 20 years now, I might go back there. I have been going to cebu city, but just a little to crowded for me. But hey there 7,000 islands which I think have 5,600 islands and have people on them, so if one does not like one island,s then go to another. I think Im going to maybe try to settle in Lapu Lapu at first. I have stayed there two times around Mactown. I like swim n slow jog n Im ony 65 so, my health is good so far. Have a good time, Im in Texas now n trying to slow down my real estate business and retire. Have fun and hope to meet up soon. God Bless

You're back!!! Good for you. Hang in there, I know the vibe is different than Thailand. Give it time.

Mr Ben, there are better areas to see and move to in Dumagete , like Valencia, Bacong, away from the crowded city and as well near too, see other vloggers living there, Mark of Every man has a story, & Paul of Old dog new tricks, Bud Brown, living since last 3=5 years, lot of out of city resorts and water falls to explore, and tour nearby islands to get a better perspective. If u have health problems, then staying in Cebu or its suburbs is the best place to get benefit of airport and city.

This type of video helps me because I am thinking of coming to Dumagete also from the UK. I am trying to learn all I can about the place. I haven't made up my mind yet. I used to have a girl there in the town. But she has since left... I hope to be there in August...I get the impression it's a quiet place with few night life type venues...am I correct? I sympathise with the occasional depression. I get it here in UK over retirement life

I hope you'll enjoy here Ben, from Castor

I like Dumaguete it's a beautiful place 😍

Welcome ! I’ve been here going on three months just love it here ! I was at the boulevard this week ! I live on Siquijor with my Fiancé! You’ll get use it Dumagete fairly quickly

Nice post. Good to hear an honest account of how we can feel when we try to change our lives. Not always easy? Very encouraging for this viewer. Stay strong!!!

Good luck my Friend hang in there its a wondeful place to live I Been here 8 years !

We’ve moved to Bogo / San Remigio and bought property. Been going to the Philippines for 11yrs now. Been hanging out in Angeles City during the winter months.

Why did you move from Thailand to Philippines ?

Good luck 👍🏻 🇬🇧