My Top Places To Live In The Philippines (Not What You Think!) 

I would like to add a second comment if it is ok Michael. In case it isn’t mentioned I want to tell you that you have done something remarkable; not only the video, but the respect you have shown us . The care you have taken speaks to your integrity and strengthens our loyalty to you. Quality is hard to describe but we all know when we see it. This travelogue was brilliant. Thank you. Doug Stewart

Michael, you are truly living THAT PHILIPPINES LIFE! Congratulations.

Michael, that was an excellent video. Congrats on 837 days and 60K subscibers.

Bro Michael you are the Canadian. Pilipino in heart you explore our country with a lots of best vibrant fitures and.good comment s to our beautiful contry thanks good luck more vlog 😊❤

Been following you since you arrived in the Philippines. You bring more to your followers other than just a "tourist" vlog. Your interactions with the Filipino people are real and honest, especially in the provinces. It is for this reason that you have held my interest in this page, vice the other RU-vid Vloggers in the Philippines who hang around with other tourists and just come and go. Maybe one day the Philippines will also confer to you Philippines Citizenship as they have to another of your fellow Canadian from "Becoming Filipino", Kulas. Keep up the great work!

Beautiful video Mike makes me feel like going home.

WOW. BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED

Dude! What you have done for youtube, for me and thousands of others who want to visit the Philipines is undescribly ❤ I have to visit you and thank you in Person for that!! ❤❤❤

How to turn off the deafening music, so we cam hear what you’re saying about Antipolo and Baguio? Maybe offer a “No Music” version of this exact video?

POSSIBLY THE BEST MOST INFORMATIVE VIDEO IVE EVER SEEN YOU PUT OUT? THANK YOU🎉🎉

Baguio sounds perfect 👍

Michael, feels like you have been in Philippines so much longer than the 837 days you mentioned. You have crammed so much exploring since gaining your freedom. Few video's back you accidently said been there 4 years, choked on my morning coffee, realizing it sure must feel like 4 years! 😂😂😂. Great video as usual. Glad to see you and Kat getting well into routines together. Kat's maturity suits you much better, and seeing you with Kat's daughter lovely to see. 😊😊😊

Beautiful video, as per usual. I've been away from the Ph for so long, I didn't realize how developed a lot of places had become. But by the time I go back, it'll be to retire. And for that, it'll be our hometown of Lantangan, in Capiz. But visiting those other places would be nice. That Bataan Azucarera place looks gorgeous. Btw, you pronounce Angeles as in "Los Angeles, USA" but in Filipino, it's "Ang-HE (short E)- les. Also, you know what's SO Pinoy? That girl near the top of your vid playing volleyball on the beach FULLY covered from head to toe, in long sleeves, leggings and a head wrap. I don't know why they do that, but I've seen it in Bora, in Cavite, in Puerto Galera, and every Ph beach I've been to. 😂😂😂

Your next adventure has to be Mindinao. Davao City, CDO: Cagayan De Oro, GenSan City, Butuan, and so on. I’ve been to Davao and CDO. Love those 2 places. I’ve heard good things about Butuan and GenSan. 😊🙏🏽🤙🏽

all in all watching this video is only about the two main island group of the Phil's with one far south is the 2nd large one "mindanao" the land of promise where bounty of crop harvest like bukidnon and Davao..if you have time try exploring mindanao..you made my day with this video..not skipping ads instead of buying you a coffee..thanks and God bless!

Awesome video. I've done some travel in the Philippines, but the country has always seemed more monolithic to me than the way you describe it. And I'm sure your picture is more accurate than mine, because you have experienced far more of it than I have. This video is just jammed packed with information and ideas of places to explore. Makes me wan to buy a ticket and...

Great Video. Thanks so much for the information

Great wrap up video! Love the info!

Well done Maestro, something new and different. Continue your travels and we'll be waiting to experience the fun!

A comment for your effort! A lot of editing in this video!! Very impressive 👍😊

Great video! Well done! I love my city, Iloilo, but I miss Baguio City. One of the places that I would love to settle.

As many have mentioned this is an awesome video Sir Micheal should be sold as a documentary for extra loot . I unfortunately have procrastinated to long (74) to make the move but get to live this though your videos. Keep up the great work wishing you Cat and Laura a wonderful life I believe you've found the missing pieces.....Take care stay safe

Like and no skipping long adds 🎉😊😊😊

Best overview video! Thanks Mike. Visiting in Nov-Dec. Hope to meet you.

Great compilation mate. I'd forgotten how beautiful some of those places are 👍

Your best video so far.

Nice video of northern and middle Philippines. So many nice places, it's hard to decide where to go.

Very nice video. Thank you or the information.

Good video especially for those looking to travel to the Phillipines

Wife's from Lambunao iloilo, was supposed to stop by at Beaver's. Watching from SK 🇨🇦

Great video Michael. I have been to Manila Cebu and Bohol. I enjoyed my visit there and am considering moving there. Watching your travels I am totally confused now. So many great places. I don’t ride a motorcycle so am dependent on trikes and buses etc. 🤨🤔

I enjoyed that video covered a lot of stuff but you haven't made it down south yet. I'm looking forward to seeing more

Nice quality ❤presentation

WOW Michael, you have done it once again. Exceeded my expectations on a video I really needed to see as my Asawa and are having discussions on where we intend to retire in the Philippines. Thank you for this very informative Vlog, I've added more than a couple places to spend time in before settling in there. Thanks for the inspiration. 🇨🇦✈️🇵🇭

You done a good job yah congrats

Wow 837 days. It just feels like yesterday you were in Boracay and then Iloilo. It's been so amazing watching your journey and thank you for all your advice. Because of you it's been easier for me because I have been here now for 189 days coming from Colorado. So I can understand coming from a Cold ❄️ place. 😊 Thank you Michael

Thank you Sir. Great work done here and very much appreciated. Your bar is on my bucket list.

Absolutely fascinating, the possibilities are endless, you have done a huge service to the Philippines, your kindness and knowledge of the areas are so refreshing, not hawkish about how cheap it is to live there or how many women will swarm you… I thank you so much, we will be going to Panama in April and I hope to come to the Philippines next… I feel like I have to get out of the USA… You have definitely inspired me… it’s possible to retire and not eat bologna and cheese for life…. Many thanks sir…

Hi there, I am Filipino living in Toronto, (Fil-Can). As the holy week is coming this April 2025, province of Marinduque is famous for their Moriones Festival. Its a tourists destination from all over the world during the lent.

Hello Michael, I have been your subscriber for a while and I enjoyed your videos very much… But this one definitely a master piece hands down!!! Thank you for sharing! Keep up a good work😀 Cheers

Obviously this is a great video. Everyone likes it, and it is a great video. Thanks for all your efforts and am interested in travelling to a couple of these places, with my Filipina wife, now thanks to your video. Thanks for all your efforts into making great content, Michael...Jim

ALONA BEACH was a huge disapointment

Great Job Michael for this professionally crafted video and excellent content - beautiful places & educational information about those places; put together in one amazing video. More power.

One of your best videos ever. Really great overview of all the things the Philippines has to offer. You've really covered a lot of distance in your time in the Philippines.

Nice! Enjoyed your trips in Luzon, especially Bataan and that spa /resort in Batangas. Siargao and Davao City are the big spots in the south that I would suggest. Would love to see this

What a wonderful video ! Thank You for sharing :-) John 3;16

This is the best vlog so far, Mike! I have never been to these beautiful places & you're making it hard to choose our next destination which is a good thing. Looking forward to meeting you at the Beaver next time we're in Roxas. God bless!

Fantastic vidio Greetings from Ireland 🍀💚

I suggest an Island tour of Mindanao Including CDO, Malaybalay & Davao City to name a few

Really well thought out, drone footage is remarkable and you encapsulate everything! One place I saw previously not shown on this was Camaya resort, I have been trying to email many departments of that property and I have yet to get a response. Bravo for your time condensed in a perfect format!

I am so happy a lot your becoming a Filipino citizenship sir michael your are truly embrace a filipino people whos those hospitable Polite and also your videos we are so incredible amazing next adventure you can visit in mindanao area Cagayan de Oro City,Davao city siargao.

got such a kick out of how you pronounced LOOC, lmao. try saying it like Low Oak instead

seems like you made That Philippines life more desirable than the American Dream

Cant wait to go back to roxas next year... I just purchased a farm closeby and still thinking about which fruits and vegetable to grow. If there is anything you need or think many restaurants need, let me know. Maybe I will be your supplier :) So far we grow Durian, Marang, Banana, Rambutan, Mango, Papaya, Avocado and many more things. I consider adding pineapple, lemon, passionfruit, bell pepper, tomato... but first I need to figure out what has the highest demand.

Mike I really like this video. I like the way you put some of your travels into one informative video. Now it's time to go to Mindanao I'm waiting for that video.

Beautiful Beach since you arrived, I’m sure you have enjoyed making that beach clean

very interesting looking for place to retire ...

House on the beach loyal girlfriend own business Good for 3 years

The may be your best video of the Channel. I will watch again but in the past 20 years of traveling to PH, I do believe ILoilo City beats Dumagute. Many ex-pat may disagree with me but I just like the feel LLoilo better.

That’s the good life Michael enjoy it to the fullest and thanks for sharing your experiences 👍🏾!

Music so loud in the mix, it's hard to hear what you're saying. Please remix and rerelease!

thank you, for this video, a truly inspiring show of places to see

Love the video. My favorite place is Iloilo City.

samar palihon island in northern samar very beautiful samal island in davao also beautiful siargao also or tanay rizal falls beautiful or laguna many falls there pink beach go also there

What an amazing video! Love it! So inspiring. Can’t wait to visit Philippines next year. Saying hello from CA😎

WOW, your best video yet. You gave us a snapshot of most of the Philippines. I am very impressed with your introduction of the Philippines. I'm coming from texas to Cebu then Iloilo in about 50 days. I'm drooling over this video. made it one of my favorites. Well done Michael.

good place to visit but not a place to live do to poor health care, bad economy and education

This is like a magnum opus of your travels and travails of the last 3 years. I have been along since you left Canada and appreciate your incredible vlogs. Look forward to coming to the Beaver and saying hi someday. Great work!

Mike's 837 days of Philippines travel, all in ONE VIDEO. If you can only watch one of his videos, this is the one!

The nicest places to live in the Philippines are in Nuvali Sta. Rosa , Alabang in M.Manila , Claremont near Clark Global city, triboa in SBMA , LA Union , Puerto Princesa , and Iloilo city

Vigan looks like old Montreal

Great video, one of the best videos id watch on YT

I could NEVER live in a 3rd world country like the Philippines. WAY too many compromises for me on so many things. Maybe you should do a video on the bad things also. The Philippina Pea did a great video on that, and she brought up some great points that it's not for everyone. I get it that some people have very limited budgets and financial resources especially going into retirement. If they can make it work, then good for them!

Hi Michael, Great video, you are a true natural communicator, I watch your channel regularly and see have seen how you truly love travelling and really enjoy interaction with others enjoying taking interest and showing respect which is a great trait. I am envious of you living in Boracoy for 8 months, very few ex-pats have done that, I visited there first in 1992 on a world trip and stayed for 6 weeks and have visited both Boracay and Philippines many times since been an ex-pat of many decades now, I am glad you have found and created the "Beaver bar" with your lovely lady Kat. I liked how you share my love of living by the beach and you did not settle for anything else - I liked how you rounded the video up saying your truly want to carry on travelling which was great to here, I wish you both the very best and I will get Roxas city on my map to stop by for a beer when next there - Enjoy Patrick-London

Good for you young Man and happy for you 😁

Gave me more reasons to speed up retirement

Best video every...sent a $Thanks. $10 It was just that good.

I've been watching videos and gathering information on the Philippines for a long time to prepare for my visit this October. This video is definitely one of the best if not the best I've seen. I'll make a point of watching it again on the big screen with a beer later...Thank you.

Any areas with no sight of slum, dumps, beggars, people in severe need etc.

Great video Mike it must of taken awhile to put that together but you are so very professional in all you do and loved watching all of your blogs , that 837 days has gone so quick and looking 4ward to many more to come...keep up the great videos and look after your beautiful gf n Daughter az your own

Hello 👋

hi from norway wondering if you could check out passi city for me my wife is from a barangay where she thinks it's an ok place

Congratulations!🎉

We would like to visit the Canadian Beaver this weekend. Will you be there?

Cebu to Mactan has 3 bridges not 1 and building a 4th

Thank you sir for the Recap of your Philippines 🇵🇭 beautiful 😍 adventures 💜 almost 3 Years Amen God has blessed you for helping 🙏 💖 the school 🏫 children 🙏.

Incredible video! I want it to go viral for you! Best work for sure, the time and love really shows. Phillipines tourism board should use!!

Ive been following you since you came to the P. I. starting with ex, Bianca, looking for her family in Tondo, Manila. This really was a great video i enjoyed you bringing back some great clips of your travels. I missed the vlog in Romblon. It really is underrated and glad you got to feature it. Have you been to Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro? It's a great destination for marine biology and nice sandy beaches. Im sure Davao is also another plàce you'll want to visit. Its been a pleasure following you on your trails while wishing you the best there

Awesome video! Thank you Michael. Aloha from Texas. :-)

Michael , That must of been a ton of work ! Thank you for work on this video !

When do you next come to Bohol? Or around there… would love to meet up to talk vlogging

Good for you Michael, you’ve been most of the places in Philippines being an Expat😊. Visit Mindanao if you can.

The very first video i watched was when you were at Guimaras mango festival... I love the La Casa...

I'm very impressed with this video, Mike. And im happy that you have found your happy place with Kat and little cutie patootie, lol Sending lots of love to you guys!

Nah; whale sharks are not "magnificent mammals" they are a type of filter feeding carpet shark or simply put a fish.

Super video! This is a Philippines tourism video.... share it with the department of tourism. Well done Michael.

Michael, great video and great job putting it together for us all! Thank you!

Absolutely the best video I have seen to learn so much in a condensed video. Just great. Highly recommend

Hey Brother, you are truly fortunate. Congrats on your success and happiness.

Thanks!