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 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.
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!!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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😇
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.
Watched from beginning to end! Definitely like the roundtable format. This answered many questions. Thanks to Paul, Goldfinger, and Darryl; much appreciated.👍
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.
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.
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!
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......
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 😊
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!!!!!
I have been in Philippines 7 weeks now. Spent the first 4 weeks in a hotel in Cebu City. Finally found a new condo for lease in Mandaue City. Yes, I also got sick for about one week after arriving (respiratory). Looked at about 12 different condos in the Cebu metro area before settling on Mandaue City. I agree with Daryl regarding the no pets, no kids, and no alcoholics. I also agree with Daryl on his reasoning. I also am waiting until I get everything set up and situated the way I want it before pursuing a relationship. My condo came fully furnished but I added a second refrigerator and a clothes dryer. Kudos to Goldfinger on the helmet drives. Great cause. I began the SRRV process today. I am waiting to receive the SRRV before I purchase a vehicle because I've been informed that you can't register a vehicle without either an ACR card or a SRRV card. I've decided to purchase a Ford Ranger truck that will be in the $26,000.00 range much like Daryl's vehicle. I like Daryl's outlook on finding "the right one" not just anyone. I like Daryl's outlook regarding being free to wake up one morning and deciding to grab the girlfriend and hop over to another island on a whim. Yes, I enjoy the roundtable format. Very informative and very entertaining. I still find it humorous about Daryl turning out to be, not of his choosing, to be a "ladyboy magnet"!🤣🤣Keep up the great videos. Always entertaining. Tell Goldfinger I'm sending his helmet back. It didn't fit!🤣🤣I brought 4 checked bags and 2 carryon bags with me. I got a price shock yesterday when my son told me it would cost $6,700.00 to ship my 12 household boxes via UPS tp the Philippines. So I am now researching a more cost effective way to ship. I have utilized Amazon to order some items and have them shipped to the Philippines and I found it very easy and reasonable. There are very few items that are covered under the Amazon "free shipping to the Philippines" category. Very limited. If you order something that can't be shipped to the Philippines it tells you when you go to the checkout section. I found t6hat it was easy to select multiple same items and then sort them out at checkout because I could then see what can and can't be shipped to the Philippines. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Look into balikbayan box shipments to the Philippines, it was $100 per large box before COVID.. now I don't know the costs today. But way cheaper than FedEx.or UPS .. ❤ And thanks for watching and the positive kind words 🙏
@@-goldfinger2695 Thanks Goldfinger. I will follow up on that. I really appreciate your helmet drives!!! What a great cause!! Thanks again for the info.
Try to inquire about LBC cargo and / or Atlas cargo or shipping. It should not cost that much. They have boxes from extra large or jumbo to small boxes or similar sizes from Home Depot. It’s a door to door delivery that most Filipinos use for sending boxes. For this shipping, charges are per box sizes not weight.
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
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?
Hello Paul, Yes, I am loving this format very much like when you used to get together w/Mark to shoot the breeze. I love the banter that goes on between you three and yes, I hear you all have advice/recommendation if you are thinking to move to the Phils, but frankly this has been repeated ad nauseam. Guys who keep asking these questions want to be taken by the hand on how to settle there; whereas most sensible people do all their research by at least watch previous 'how to' & 'budget' videos of yours, of which there are many. Both Daryl & Goldfinger know what they want, they are smart and all I can say to Darryl is sorry you went to the Phils to look for your lady, because I am not there😊 Have a good day guys🥰
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.
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.
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.
I took the Leeroy Jenkins approach to moving here. I met my wife online and the retired and sold everything and moved out here. 🤣🤣🤣. Been here a year and a half and love it. I talked to about 15 different girls online before I narrowed my search down to a solid three girls and then I started asking the hard questions and made sure to vet them before I narrowed it down to my wife. I watched a lot of the Filipina Peas videos as well as yours Paul and also watched Tim K and the Armstrong family so I haven’t been surprised once in my year and a half here. I knew what to expect and never got my expectations up. For a couple months I lived on $2K a month but now I’m living on $4k and very comfortable.
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.
I lived in Japan for about 7 years total and I never had a huge desire to be near Americans. It was exciting to meet someone but I never had the desire to be around them every day. When I go to the Philippines I plan on becoming fluent in Tagalog in a few months. It took me about six months with Japanese so I think it should be a little easier because I don’t have to memorize 5k Chinese characters this time.
Exhilarating to see you guys, okay, in one piece, Darryl has to be patient with his accident injuries, it will take time. I fell in a treadmill, smashed my chin, split muscle on my knee,took years for the injured nerve in my lips, my knee, to heal and go away. As always, you 3 are always a sight to "be-laugh", Goldfinger is always hyper energetic and fun, love you guys. More to come Paul.
Hey Paul I enjoyed your video and the interaction with your friends. I find your videos informative. I will be in manila in the middle of November for the first time. I have been to Thailand before and will be in the Philippines for 3 months. I am looking for somewhere to retire so I will see if I like it. But now because of your video I will give dumagette a try.
I have been visiting the Philippines since 1989 and in many ways things have not changed. Corruption is still rife, the infrastructure is only just functioning, the streets are full of trash, many people have a resigned acceptance of this is how life is but they do little or nothing to improve the quality of their life. There is a vast amount of wealth in the country and many wealthy people. However, many foreigners do more for the average Filipino than the rich and famous and wealthy Filipinos. I left in March 2020 and to be honest, I am struggling to muster up the enthusiasm to retun.
Don’t forget you have many new options to try out Check out Kuala Lumpur for 30 days Go to Indonesia for 30 days Have you relaxed in saigon ? Cheap hotels and food
@@RetireandGo I have been to about 88 countries and lived and worked in many of them. One day, I may return to the Philippines. Who really knows what life will bring us?
"Corruption is still rife, the infrastructure is only just functioning, the streets are full of trash, many people have a resigned acceptance of this is how life is but they do little or nothing to improve the quality of their life. There is a vast amount of wealth in the country and many wealthy people..." With all due respect you just described every single Western Country in 2023. I'm from Canada and I've been living here my whole life (now approaching retirement age) and this country has gone from great to absolutely destroyed over the course of my lifetime. From what I'm gathering and listening to people in those countries, life in the United States and in many European countries is the same. Things ain't what they used to be in the west.
Have you looked at every city? Iloilo is supposed to be very clean. Same for Davao. Surely not every area is as you describe, but obviously you know more than me. I was going to say look at Malaysia as well and of course Thailand is supposed to be cleaner / have better infrastructure. I hope you find what you are looking for.
@@Joe-mz6dc Why are you so dense? wItH aLl dUe rEsPeCt...He never said things are perfect elsewhere. Look at the channel you're on...He was talking about the Philippines and only the Philippines for obvious reasons. You decide to jump in with your whataboutisms and playing the comparison game like an offended clown🙃
yah nothing is forever. They will take whatever if it's not nailed down. Just being minimalism and don't give your financial info to them and keep a tight reign on finances and you're good. Nice locals but will bleed you dry family included.
One other thing to advise people coming here is to have an idea of what activities you are going to do once settled. If you have been working all your life then suddenly not working and in a new country, the days can get long setting in the house. Are you going to a bar all day or a coffee shop. Have at least a couple of different types of activities you want to do so you can do either. Part of the appeal of the Philippines is the different things that can be done, but a person needs to get out and do those things.
So awesome one kuya. And nice to meet you again yesterday in gz, o my kuya Daryl is a nice guy too goldfinger is too. Please continue for being so awesome here in the philippines guys god bless you all. See yall next time hehhehe.
Daryl, you'll find what you're looking for, your criteria is not impossible.. im a living proof and i have friends like me who filipinos call old maid.. 50+ yrs old, single never married, no kids, educated (college graduate) and not bad looking either... just be patient.
This was a great casual "talk" session among 3 ex-pats, two that have been there for about 6 months and one who has been there for almost 6 years with some good info exchanged about a lot of topics. Hearing that Daryl's retirement goals and desires are very much like my own, it was sad to hear how difficult that has been for him for dating, especially with the Filipino women considering him "handsome", which should be a big plus. I'm about as far away from "handsome" as a man can get so it sounds like dating in Dumaguete is going to be extremely difficult for me. I've been told by several ex-pats that I should reside in Manila (BGC area) due to there being a much greater population there and with more women, I'll have a better chance at finding a few to meet to see if I can have a relationship with one of them. I find it odd that many women from the Philippines seem to think that having a simple, short coffee date means that we're an exclusive couple is just bizarre. It would take me a bunch of dates to know if I want to be exclusive with a particular woman and is something I could not decide in a date or two. If any woman, anywhere, thinks I'm going to make that decision after just 1 date, she is sorely mistaken.
I agree with Darryl, NEVER get involved with a girl with excess baggage. Just like Darry said, you worked hard all your life, time enjoy.. Don't borrow troubles and heartache.
I think people relocate because the country they leave is broken or unafordable. Not because they are broken. And, what a wonderful adventure to have in retirement.
Yeh, keep these coming. Some topics that I'd like to know more about is sending packages from the US, Driver's License and motorscooter registration, do you pay duties bringing in household goods. MORE VIDEO'S !!! Thanks. -G
I agree 1 million percent with Daryl, no pets and finding Filipina with no children!!! In your retirement years so you can travel and just get up and go when you want to, no obligation!! You work all of your life to finally get what matters the most to you!!!
I think the giving away helmets is very noble. I have a suggestion for Goldfinger. Consider pausing the giveaway and spend time researching the people you’ve already given helmets to. See if they are habitually wearing them. I did that with a project I was involved with and was very disappointed with the results. I decided to move my resources to opportunities that we working. just say’n.
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.
