This London Expat Has Lived in The Philippines Four Years. Every Man Has a Story 

“Leg healed as good as new…”. That surgeon who gave the 3rd opinion - what a hero!!

Great man to listen to , no bullshit and interesting life.

You are a good listener and let the stories unfold in a good way, thank you Mark ...

Thanks for being so gentle with me Mark!

Mark is indeed an excellent interviewer/host. He can grab a vloggers award anytime. Despite the distracting environment, his guest's story isnt lost because he listens very very well. More and more subs coming. Kodus.

I understand about the cold 🥶 in England. I spent 3 weeks in March of 2014 when my aunt was sick. The rain and cold went into my bones I felt an icicle one day while waiting for a bus :).

Another interesting fella from my country, well the U K, well traveled and smart, easy going and laid back, I spent 10 years in London, some good people with a great sense of humor 😊

Hello Mark, very much enjoyed this one. Your guest is well spoken, well mannered and has had an interesting life. Big thank you to Les and yourself ./Vancouveer

Sorry to hear your accident on motorcycle long years ago and im happy that you keep moving forward and got a good life back now

Hi Mark as a Brit I found Les very interesting and I even watched the adverts. He has a lot of life experience and I listened to his every word. For me this was your best interview spot on mate 🇬🇧

Mark that was AWESOME! Les knows so much about diving, traveling, and the background of the travel industry in SE Asia. And very well spoken too.

I have learned listening with this interview....Thank you so much....Congrats.. .

Very good interview Mark with Les! I hope you’d invite him again as he is well travelled and would love to hear more about his travels and experiences. I could watch this whole interview for 3 hours ! I love listening to your interviews because I learn heaps of stuff! My Dad used to say, he likes making friends to older people as they have so much knowledge in life. I’d like to hear about his experiences in traveling to Japan as well. Hope to see him again to your channel. He is a witty guy.

What a really well travelled man, really love these vlog interviews Mark " Every Man Has A Story " couldn't be more apt.

"The rain will permeate my soul" says Les about England. I have a theory. There was once a saying: the sun never sets on the English empire. They had truly conquered the world. Ah yeah, beaches, they were looking for sunny beaches.

Great interview. This guy is simply smart and a survivor. He is one who can live peacefully without worry, because he knows how to strike an opportunity out of a difficult situation. He can monitize problems actually. This guy is rare breed - a mature masculinity, highly reliable and honest. Takes care of his woman and knows how to make her happy. Hope he can write a book on self-help and survival book. A book on "No Regrets Life"!!

That was two solid interviews in a row. Very interesting. I hope you can have him back, he’s got so much experience to share.

Nice interview. Let's hope the Philippines stays open.

Very interesting conversation,,i love hearing stories foreigners living in my country Philippines,,while I am here working in Saudi Arabia for a long time,,looking forward soon to go home and enjoy my place guimaras island for good,,, thanks for sharing this sir,,,

Enjoyed hearing Les' interesting life story and his rich experiences--handling various jobs and adjusting to so many cultures--and adventures all over different places in the world. Hope Les and his wife continue to live happily and enjoy the Philippines more.

I love to hear or listen about the different stories of people especially when they travelled around the world (I mean in different countries) - I travelled around as well too - so I do understand / relate to it...Really admired it...(Still living here in UK, England...Good for them...Cheers.

This british man is honest and humble. Sawadee kap.🙏

I was born in Londonstan many years ago, lived in the Philippines on and off for 32 years and have a BIG motor bike in lapu lapu V-Max 1200cc Yamaha...back in Norwich UK now

That was a great interview Mark and with a very interesting guy. Great job again..Take care

I will have been here in the Philippines for 9 years this May. I am also from the UK and always enjoyed the cold weather lol. Now I could never go back to it. Jen and I have talked about traveling more in the Philippines once this Covid thing is finely done with so maybe I will get to talk to you in the future :)

Mark, this was another great guest. Very articulate and interesting The more of these interviews I watch, the more amazed I am at the trials and tribulations people have dealt with in their lives and still come through successfully. I'm sure it's not your intention, but the thing is, these interviews are convincing me to be more and more of a homebody. I'm just thanking my lucky stars to be safe, retired and hunkered down at home these days. And to not have a life partner. I don't know how, or why, you guys put yourselves through all of it, but I'm glad you're enjoying life.

Nice to’know how well you fitted in the Philippines. Pinky’s are very kind and compassionate people,

He is a kind gentleman. Thanks for all the info. Joint’s problem are all in North America as well.

Another wonderful and interesting interview. Thank you both!

It’s true what he said that Philippines is recognized as the global center for marine biodiversity being in the coral triangle. We also have the Tubbataha Reef which has high marine life there is. Talk about creme de la creme spot for divers.

Mark,have your guess back please excellent interview as usual you have perfected your craft

Totally agree about not being able to go on vacation to the Philippines. The average working age person needs to plan their time off with their employer, children’s school schedule, etc.

Loved this interview Mark. This gentleman fits “The Most Interesting Man in the World” mold as has sense of adventure to anywhere in the world on a thin budget and figure it all out along the way. IMHO, the best expats are the ones who traveled the world at some level in their work and/or life prior to retirement, as you gain a real appreciation for other cultures along the way. Can’t wait to move back this fall.

One of your best interviews with a very knowledgeable and well travelled Brit. One thing I personally appreciate is your style of listening fully and only interjecting appropriately. Too many, and some of your friends (!) do not let a person speak freely and are more interested in themselves rather that listen, a great quality that you have.

love the diversity of your guests, thanks again

This is one of the best "asia" related channels on RU-vid. One of the best expat channels I've ever seen.

Great interview and a great story, thank you. 👍

Raja Ampat in the Indonesian part of West Papua New Guinea, is also a top area for diving, it sits right in the middle of the Coral Triangle. The Indonesian archipelago and has exceptional house reefs! I found Taiwan to be just as developed as Japan, terrific country and people! He is spot on about the way the Asian government’s have total control over Covid, it’s the same in most countries, but in Western countries the public/media have much better communication and dialogue with its population. No, Marijuana is not completely legal, only the cultivation of very small amounts and it must not have more than 0.2% of THC, that’s allowed in coffee shops etc. It has CBD which can reduce anxiety etc but you won’t get high!

What an interesting interview. I would love to hear more about his life living abroad. I’m sure he has many interesting stories

Wow supersmart guy wow ...

Great interview Mark , very interesting guest thank you .👍👍

Absolutely Awesome Interview Mark

Mark, you meet some really interesting people. This was another great interview! Thank you.

great vlog, this guy very knowledgeable in his field plus well traveled .....

Great interview. I really enjoyed this.

Wow Mark! You're batting 100 with these interviews! I'm still in China and he is correct. We are back the way it was. Showing the Health Code in the phone and having our tempture taken and wearing masks everywhere. Great Interview! keep'em coming!!

Interesting story (and an equally interesting accent)! I left England in 1982.

You have a nice interview with this expat. !

Interesting. Did I miss part ? divorced from Taiwanese, married a Pinoy and is now a dive instructor in PI ?

St George Utah is or was real nice... The Californians have found out about it .... Its still nice actually . Beautiful

Wow he’s so well traveled Mark…very interesting interview my friend….

That was an interesting interview. Thanks.

I suffer from RA too, diagnosed at around age 30. It is no fun some days. It is good thing he didn't let it define his life.

Great story thanks I once imagined that would be my life when I was 20 I was working as a diver in Granada West Indies but I got shipwrecked my passport was washed out and I had to be repatriated I still had a career with the ocean but not as a diver

great interview Mark !

I like your content. Lot of life's lesson about telling the story of ramdom people and let them to share their life journey for us to aware about what is important in life.

Thanks , for this mans stoty !

What an interesting guy...lived his life well...

Very interesting video lots of good information keep up the good work looking from Australia

Good luck to you stay back home. Wish I can retire there. I live here in New York and can’t wait to go back there.

Wow... this has been great! THANK U🙂 GOD BLESS U😇 I REALY ENJOYED IT! MY BEST WISHES FOR BOTH OF U😃 SIRS! GLAD YOU BOTH LIKE THE PHILIPPINES! 😇🙂😇😄😇😃😇

Your absolutely right we are surrounded by large daily infections of covid especially South Korea which last week were having up to half a million new infections a day and Vietnam which is having daily infections of 130 to 150 thousands we could easily get another wave 😢

Great chat guys loved it .

Great interview, VERY interesting, Traveled, informative Person.Really enjoyed this Video

A very interesting gentleman !

New subscriber here from davao city, philippines. I enjoy the interview , very interesting!❤❤❤

another great interview with very interesting guest . The problem is it makes my life seem so mundane

very sympathetic this man !👍🏻

very good interview, thank you!

Fantastic interview 🏌️

Very cool and unassuming guy! Even though diving is not popular in the north, he ought to check out Ilocos where they used to have direct Taiwan flights if they still have them. May be able reach out to tourist there.

Good interview, Paul. 👍🏽

Excellent interview 👍

I dont think philippines will be put in total lock down again, government can't afford it anymore, that's why they open up already for foreign tourist just to cope up with the economy, the president even sign a new law just over a week ago allowing foreign investors for airline, railways, and telcos and other big businesses of full ownership to attract more foreign investors to make business in the country. Which is good for the philippines.

Great interview with the English gentleman, thanks for sharing Paul 🍀🌴💚👍

GREAT A LOT OF WORKING EXPERIENCED AS A PROFESSIONAL

I would second what Les said about the UK's weather. The longer you live in the Far East the less likely you'll ever want to return to face another British winter !

London weather might be bad, but try Glasgow.

Interesting interview, and one that I could relate to being British, living in China and learning mandarin. The covid zero policy and the travel restrictions are a bummer. Being married to a Filipina from Baguio eases the pain! Les could have probably paid voluntary class two national insurance contributions that would have entitled him to a British pension; too late now I'm afraid.

It’s a bit of a myth to describe London and the south of England as always wet and cold. It actually has quite low annual rain figures. Spring is often really beautiful and summer is good it’s one of the most comfortable climates in the world. The countryside is exceptionally beautiful and culturally and historically one on the most interesting countries in the world. Plus if course it’s extremely stable and civilised.

I’ve lived where I was born n raised for 26 years, then 18 years in the same spot. I don’t know how you’d build wealth having to change all the time.

Great share my friend

Nice interview with an articulate man. He is 58 and says he will get no pension from the UK, which isnt worth much lol. Does he have any other pensions as I cant see how he can survive in the Philippines without working and he willbe 60 soon?

Hi Mark I love watching your channel. Your style reminded me of Larry King. Where in Dumaguete are you guys hanging out. We will be going there this December maybe I'll have a chance of meeting you guys. Good luck

Good one mark

Always interesting to hear someones story. Thank you for sharing. But I was so hoping to hear what happened to his marriage with his Taiwanese wife..?

Interesting guy. He did it the hard way. Like me .

I remember a film extra guy hiring in travellers hostel in chungking mansions in hk. If this guy remembers John the book he passed many years ago.

Interesting account. I prefer in general listening to fellow Brits stories

Great

Interesting guy. Maybe do a part 2.

Go to Malapascua Devocean Dive, they may need DM look for Marcus Benders he is from Neatherlands and he owns Devocean. He is a good friend.

Very interesting guy.

Country hopping is nice. Most foreigners max 2 years in the Philippines.

When you talk to a Chinese online, you have to consider they will never say anything against the government They could get in trouble for

I have to say this " @ time log 25:48 our man tells us that he is 58 so he was born in 1964 . In the title of the Vid it's says London Expat which drew me to watch the interview. When he started talking I immediately knew his accent was Not a Londoner or any accent in the Greater London area, East , West , North or South London accent. He was T-Boned in London Town. There is NO London Town .. London Town is a phrase only used in music or poetry . The year dates and places he lived are questionable along with his dive qualifications , Chinese language skills in Six Months ?. Great Interview

You are correct that the Philippines sea is the biggest marine diversity in the world. That is why China want to occupy the entire universe including the west Philippine sea.

Interesting man

Interesting in what Les said about arthritis being bad in London due to the cold and wet weather. I wonder how is the hot wet weather in the Philippines for people who have arthritis?

what the British guy was saying about department of tourism not having teeth,are very much true. Corruption related to covid was 8n hihh strung.