Sanne, 29, sold everything and moved to the Philippines. 

I was from Belgium and I living now 14years in the Philippines, I never wannabe somewhere else . The greatest country in the world for me

She's such a well-rounded human being! We need more explorers with her mindset. She has a lot of appreciation and respect for the culture and wants to give back to the community and the land.

I love Philippines alot and it is really pradaise on earth People here are so amazing and polite I love u all ....I'm also planning to move Philippines forever . Love u Philippines..love from Kashmir

I did basically the same thing seven years ago. I sold everything and came over with a laptop, a camera and art supplies. The only things I brought could be fit in a backpack. I never regretted it for a minute. Life is Good and very stress free here.

While most filipinos felt in reverse, they wanted to escape this beautiful place and migrate somewhere thinking better opportunities outside the philippines, i never imagined not in a single moment in my life to leave this beautiful and magnificent paradise.. life maybe hard and tough sometime but i guess every place on earth has that feelings. But i was born here, live here and from here my remains will be buried.. i will be forever guest of this land..

We left America in 2003 and never looked back. Quezon province is our beautiful backyard. I wouldn't think of ever leaving this country. It's the people, so kind and gracious.

I am leaving the U.S. for the Philippines permanently in 2018. In 10 years of traveling to the Philippines, I always feel happier, healthier, and better than when I am in the U.S.

Just respect her decision. We are all looking for that one place. That one place that will give us peace. And she found her place.

The beauty of the philippines is not in Manila, the capital, but outside it. Visayas and Mindanao is where the relaxing life is at.

I am a Filipino living in Belgium for 24 years now and I just had my 12 days Scandinavian tour this August 2019 and I found Sweden, Norway and Denmark are very rich countries, very rich in Natural resources, very clean, people are great, friendly and helpful - there is no language barrier because everybody speak fluently in English! I love these countries, their mountains, lakes, rivers, valleys and seas are simply amazing their beauty could cure your stressful life and refreshes your mind, a good get away from blocks of buildings and noisy city, it’s a nice place to live in, food was great and healthy as well!!!

There's something about the Philippines that make you feel joy and happiness, in the provinces anyway. You can feel it in the air and the environment. Its very soothing.

Sanne almost single-handedly brought all the best of Sweden to Siargao. Siargao became the best island in the world and Sanne was a big part of that. She literally influenced change and improvement to the native population of the island. Unfortunately Siargao has been wiped out by the super typhoon just few days ago, its a very sad situation. Help are very slow to come by, but Im hoping Sweden will take notice and adopt Siargao for the sake of preserving nature and help Sanne rebuild the island, just a wishful thinking..

Overworked and overburdened with family obligations and debt, I have dreamed for the last several years of retiring to the Philippines myself, where I could spend my time as I please: raising chickens and gardening, reading and writing books, and finally translating that long list of books from Japanese into English that I've been working on in rare free moments over the years.

A massive salute to this Swedish lady who appreciate the beauty of Philippines. God Bless

Yes. Philippines is a non stressful country. Except driving in Manila :)

It's so great that she found this thing out and did something about it. Congratulations Sanne! Happiness includes peace, contentment......you truly are very smart and lovely.

I just love Philippines....I have travelled many south East Asian countries...but Philippines is by far the best in my opinion....reason friendly people, value for money, they speak English, easy to do business with locals n filipina are really cute ....

She has that pure vision for herself and for the community that she chose to live. I hope she'd be happier each day.

negative comments seems insecure of happiness of other people..come on lets just be happy for other happiness...

I lived in the USA and moved to the Philippines Sweden don't hold a candle to the crime in the states much safer here and I live in Mindanao

Videos like this make us ask ourselves, "What do we really need?" No one ever needs to leave a stable job, in a highly developed country, but still it does makes us think again, "What do we really need as human beings"?

Sweden is one of the most beautiful places in the world, when it comes to nature,i admire this young swedish for chosing to live here in the Philippines, maybe because of people hospitality and unique view of nature.

i think she's so fed up with the world that is so fast paced and everyone is running to get to the top, everyone is expecting you something great and strong life, i think she's so brave to get out of her paved path and choose more simpler life and do whatever she love. i know it's not everyday is a happy day but if you feel contented on what you have, wherever you are you will feel happier and fulfilled

Five years in the Philippines and counting for me, I can well relate to this lady. Younger folks need to think about ways to support themselves when they make a move. Older folks need to be sure their pensions, SS or investments will cover ALL expenses and still have an emergency fund. If you plan, you CAN DO IT.

I would love to retire with house near the beach. As long she manage her financials well and bring ideas, Philippines is a good market.

life in d philippines is very simple people are very hospitable and nice.. that's why many foreign people likes to live here.

Purpose and calling all in one. She's incredible❤️

Like she said, it's the energy letting you know you've found the right place to live. And then you find the energy to give some back. Love this. Thanks!

sad to read negative comments here...she found the place wer she feel at peace so let us respect her

I'm half American half Filipino, but our parents last 2 years choose to live here in the Philippines (over L.A.). Good peaceful simple happy life..a good environment for kids. Like with my sister, after coming here in the Philippines she got recovered herself from marijuana addiction or illegal drug addiction (Philippines is very strict against illegal drugs). Plus racial discrimination here is not so serious and or maybe none (if there is maybe you can literally count their numbers😇) , unlike with other countries most of high almighty folks keeps protecting the businesses of illegal drugs, and racial discrimination is like beyond imaginable to the minds of people here (Like white Vs. Blacks on TV's, Asians or Europeans discriminations , Women's Power discrimination etc..... .Almost all Filipinos are kind and friendly (only very few are crocs) that's why I adapted here so easily. I'm proud and happy being a Half Filipino and still happy with my American blood but for me I can say that I want to live forever here (Negros Occidental Philippines). ❤️🤟💙🏄🏂

Sanne, I'd love to stay at your Hostel with my wife when we get the opportunity to go back home for a vacation. We admire the Enlightened and Adventurous being you are

This should be a good ad for tourism for sure. Simple, clear, true and a slice of life. Good job

which means she s not a material girl. she simply wanted to be happy

Home is where your heart is. And I am glad you rediscover a part of being human again plus enjoying the tropics instead of living inside the fridge. A bloke from England here.

Jag älskar filippinerna. Har varit där tre gånger med min familj och träffat den filippinska sidan av släkten som är utspridda kring Manila-området. Människorna i Filippinerna är fantastiska och jag tycker att det är människorna i Filippinerna som är den bästa delen av landet (förutom en magisk natur, fina städer och god mat förutom Balut)

Thank you for making the right choice! Contraire to what the international news depicts of what's happening in the Philippines or what Philippines is like - Living here is much more easier, economical, peaceful and happier! Been around the world for 23 years due to the nature of my job, living 2-4 years from one country to another from Florida, Cheshire, Ecuador, Spain, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore -- I can proudly say that here in the Philippines is where I found peace and prosperity. BTW I am living now in Oc. Mindoro, bought a land for farming and now introducing aqua culture to the small community. Bought a land in Davao to start a small beach resort and invested on condominium units in Pasay to pay off all my expenses on those projects I have started. You will find it incredible for us foreigners to invest and register a legal business here in the Philippines for such a small capital and less paper works. You cannot do that especially in the US and EU countries.

Some people always have negative things to say about someone, too much hatred in their life so they pass their horrid and frustrated worthless opinion. Get a life and improve your personality before passing judgment on anyone. I commend Sanne's decision to live elsewhere where she 's happy and content. Glad to see her documentary, and telling it like it is.

hello i feel the same way she does ,i like the phils i spent many years in asia traveling and i my self and moving back to build and own a hostel myself ,good job girl ,ill come spend a night or 3 at your hostel next time im back there in not long ,i love your thought idea geting out of the rat race ,smile smile kelly kirby ,seattle.

Hej! Sanne! Tack så mycket att du valde Filipinnerna och tack för du älskar Filippinerna. Du är alltid välkommen😘😘

yes, living here in Philippines is the best , we're just worked outside because of very low salary and we need to raise our children, but the beauty of the natures is perfect for the nature lovers.

I've been watched the real story of Sanne. thank you so much for helping to educate the kids in Siargao..welcome to the Philippines.

Thats my home town... ..and im so proud that someone not in my race feels at home in my homeland. .yes its true ,we Filipinos are friendly and hospitable,we're treat people from the other country so special.

Wonderful story. I'm thinking of retiring in the Philippines. Warm people, warm climate, so many beautiful places. And godly people.

While many Filipinos want to leave us in search of a better life abroad, she like it here. She had invested, in spite the troubles she may face. Very inspiring!

show respect to this woman, her life and her choice

That's a very brave decision I can't imagine myself leaving everything behind with uncertainty.

Thank you very much Sanne for having the courage to implement some goodness of Sweden right there in one of Philippines province, Surigao You are angel to have that kind of perspective.I love you as a sister in Christ.

I admire her.she's not a type of foreigner that choosy.it's nice to hear or knew that there are other nationality liked our country.Absolutely,Philippines is beautiful.Thank you for those other nationality who loves our beloved country.

this is the same girl who was feature on a documentary "A foreigner's dream to be a Filipino | Reel Time". Hope everything is fine with her. Thank you for loving the Philippines.

The Philippines is not wealthy country but full of amazing people and nature and in the Philippines is not important how you rich it's important how you treat well people and they treat you well too. And above all is you can find true friends in the Philippines.😁❤️✌️

Paradise Isn't palm trees, and sunshine. Paradise is love and family/friends and this can be anywhere.

We Filipinos are by nature ffiendly..as if all poeple are all friends and neighbors to us..We take pride being hospitable..God bless our country.

I quit my job and left America and move in Philippines . I am free from stress and live a healthy life. Philippines is wonderful country to live free. Well i know it depends were you will stay. Dont stay in Manila or any big city , just stay in a peacefull place like island and blend yourself in natures.

You have just made the right decision lad, welcome to the Philippines.

04:13 wow! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻that is such a powerful words! I mean she said she is kind to herself but it shows she is kinder to others. 💜🙏🏼bless u

I and my partner had a wonderful memories in Siargao, very peaceful, safe and beautiful island with a lot of white sand beaches, lagoons and caves! Definitely, God's creations are better than man- made structures.

Thank you for loving our humble country..

wow , nice peaceful paradise island , I'm packing up and coming over and so is a million others , thanks for showing this

these are the reasons why foreigners live here in the philippines first nature is good secondly goods are very cheap thirdly people are easy to talk to because filipino can speak english hospitable,friendly, cheerful,generous and kind. Mabuhay and welcome to the philippines🇵🇭

Philippines is a nation where one live to survive in economy crises but going away from cities n get to find a much solitude slands you will experienced the beauty of natures that surrounded the Philippines. This is the reason foreigners loves this nation. PEACE, RELAX, n sees so much beautiful places: waterfalls, clear blue sea, spring, river,n brooks. Sunset n sunrise wherever you go. N etc.

Thats because life here is simple but paradise! Thank you for loving our country you can stay and lived here as long as you want...just take good care of our small paradise we are all visitors here...

This woman found her peace in Siargao and to think that Sweden rank number 1 for the best country in the world to grow older and study shows , the happiest people in earth. Their education and health care system is the best.

I myself work in an office. It's only for the need and for my family why I am still here in this type of nature. I prefer having a simple life living in a place where you don't have to compete and meet other people's expectation. It's just good to feel at home, to where you could really feel peace

Im from US but every vacation I spent it on Philippines..

"Be kind to yourself" ---> It's simple... do what you REALLY want to do in life... whatever rocks your boat. Not what others tell you to do.

I can definitely relate with her, I used to work with the corp, then govt. rose in ranks... but it was a rat race... before turning 30... I decided to be a party captain In Boracay Islands but it's still a rat race due to the upbeat and commercialized setting, so I decided to go back in my city and contemplate. Then after a month I received a call from a NonProfit org. here in Puerto Galera... The beaches are almost the same, I can still work with the same clients and most importantly its not stressful. I was dreaming of this life 2 years ago. Then all you have to do is be brave to shrug everything off and don't ever doubt yourself. That daydream is going to be your reality. PS.I'm going to have my one year anniversary of moving here :D

That’s right girl, just be kind to yourself and find your happiness and the things that will make you happy.. good on you.. good luck to the rest of your adventures

Thanks for Loving the Philippines (our Beautiful Island country)♥️🇵🇭

Stop, breathe and feel. Find what gives you energy...That is incredibly correct !

I like the part I want to bring the best of Sweden over here..so kind..thank you

That's so sweet of her to say she wanted to bring that good things from sweden to the Philippines

I've gone back to Vietnam for vacation for about 2 months. The first 6 weeks I loved it, no stress I was able to sleep and eat good with my USD. The 7th week, I begun to stress out because I was low in cash due to that I have to support my relative that I stayed with. Rent and grocery money, as you all know nothing is for free and as an american my relative think that I could afford it because I have american dolla. Well just imagine if I live in Vietnam, I will stress out more because I have to work 10-12 hrs a day to support my family. DOES THAT SOUND STRESS TO YOU? SO GOOD LUCK TO THE SWEDEN GIRL WITH HER SHORT TERM HAPPINESS.

"we are only guests on earth" - rich wording

My first trip to the Philippines I was hooked. Clean air, great people and so relaxing. Not to mention I didn't get sick eating their food which is mostly the same I eat in the USA. I do have plans to settle there real soon.

bold decision and total respect from my side, if i had not a family i would do the same . leaving a community that you are familiar with and being new to a community that you don't know about is like you were born again

she have a great blessing and goodlife forever

Actually,people in the urban areas would also ask you the same thing,as what you've said,what you work with. And cities here in the Philippines are no different from other cities around the world. STRESSFUL. I am glad that you've found your happiness in Siargao. Just go with whatever floats your boat :)

She's an intelligent person and defender of mother nature I salute you sanne.

Thank you for choosing Philippines. we welcome you with both arms. Mabuhay Kabayan. Sanne. maybe we can meet you someday. Learn the language it will help a lot and the currency as well. As an Expat myself living in the Middle East for quite some Philippines is the best place on earth. Again, thank you and welcome. Mabuhay Sanne.

feel the the spirit of nature, enjoy your free life and be part of the beautiful islands and the wonderful Philippines, thank you for loves Philippines. GOD bless you sanne

+Sanne - First of all , welcome to the Philippines. You chose to live in one of the nicest place in the islands of Siargao not to be found in many countries around the world. Enjoy your simple life as much as you can because life is too short. Congratulations and take care of yourself and how I wish to meet you in person. BTW, Siargao island has an area of 169 sq. miles situated in the northeastern part of Surigao del Norte province . And this province happens to be also on the northeastern part of Mindanao islands. This place although facing Pacific Ocean to the east is south of the typhoon belt meaning you don't experience devastation as what the Visayan and Luzon islands do during this bad season or I would rather say the whole of Mindanao is spared from such catastrophe.

Aw, she's so inspiring. I've learned a lot from watching this video. Thanks!

Beautiful job👍 , keep up the great work 😀

definetly every people in this country will welcome you heartfully..

I LOVE PHILIPPINES AND THE FILIPINOS!

Do what makes you happy and serene..Life is what you make it!!! Thank you being here.

I love it when she said you don't have to book a ticket to the other side of the world. You need to stop and breathe. I tried to live abroad and went back cause i realized im not happy there. I see, you don't have to live luxuriously to feel happiness.

she feels the good energy in Siargao island!

I would love to have a huge Filipino family..😘 My ex in laws are from Manila. Since the entire family lives in North America, I have my doubts about trying to live in the Philippines, as that says a lot about conditions there if an entire family migrated to another part of the world.. I have this fear of becoming a target if I lived there. It is bad enough here in the USA these days, let alone a place like that. I admire her bravery, but I feel that trying to stay there as a foreigner would be a bit naive. Although, I am sure I would feel right at home, for some reason, I have always adored people from the Philippines. Met some bad seeds too, but in general they are wonderful and I admire their family values the most. 💞

Good for you Sanne! I lived on Cebu for awhile myself and loved it.

Good for you, Sanne. I'm glad you found peace and happiness in my home country, the Philippines. Have fun!

Wooow! Yes phils is amazing/ Plenty island :and u don’t have stress frm the government/ u can live simply and peace mix’s/ Esp wen u live in the province erea more peaceful! --- Mabuhay!

Nice video!!

Beautiful girl and smart move. I used to live in the Philippines for a year and I loved it.

I immigrated to the US a long time ago not for financial reason, but to go back to school and get another degree in a profession that I felt would give me satisfaction/fulfillment. I raised a family there, and now that they are grown and I am retired, I have finally come back HOME....home is where the heart is. ARB.

She loves nature and beaches. You are very welcome.

as a pilipino guy you got my RESPECT AND MY HEART..TAKE CARE!!😊😊😊

Philippines is a great country now. Jaz always be cautious and careful in everydays journey here and youll enjoy the rest of ur life...

Thank you Sanne from Sweden for loving the Philippines & show to the world .yes we have only 1 life to leave , guest only in this world follow your ❤ what you wanna be , like also swiss humanity vlogger. From Switzerland now in Philippines ,I'm retired Chef worked at abroad i choose Baguio the Philippines to spent my remaining life on this wounderful earth . Have to now thank you

I hope to have the courage to do something like this! so tired of living in the city..