The TRUTH About Moving To The Philippines..
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- The TRUTH About Moving To The Philippines..
Today I'm meeting up with a good friend here in Manila, a vlogger friend that I haven't seen in 4 years since we were last in Cebu. Moving here has had it's ups and downs and today I'm being completely honest and opening up about our whole experience since moving here.. Enjoy and if you like the video, leave a comment below, we read all of your comments 👋🏼 Have an awesome week guys.
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Hi Tom. Thanks for sharing your experience thus far, with honesty. I can relate. I sold my house, cars, and most everything I owned in Canada, and moved to the Philippines nearly 5 years ago now. That may sound like a long time ago, compared to your 5 months, but trust me, time will fly!! Especially because you will be so busy with 3 kids and eventually find your new home. I remember day 5 and thinking, "What have I done?!! 😂. But it's hands down, the best decision I ever made. Everything will fall into place, as they should. And yes, I do miss my family and those belly laughs with my best friends (many now living in UK) but that's life. When it gets to be too much, I get on a plane and see them, or vice versa. So try not to fret. It's all good! 😊
thank you so much for the comment it's awesome to hear from someone who's been through this too :) I really appreciate it
It takes time tom..just make yourself busy to learn and embrace the culture with your family..anything can be done..i think you'll be the bridge for your fam in UK to venture out in the Phils and i cant wait to see their reactions..🎉 Still theres so much to learn from this country .i hope you'll give philippines a chance to show you how we live in..thanks tom and best regrads to your fam especially to your babies ❤
Tom it’s so nice to see you with Martin Solhaugen. I also follow their channel. ❤❤❤
Has anyone else moved to a new country before?? What’s the one thing you missed from home? 😅⬇️
Oh friends and family we missed the most , i was younger that time and single, there was a language barrier ( arabic ) which made it more difficult. I just focused on work and the opportunities that opens for me ..for my future and that helped me a lot ,to be ok. All the best to you Tom
the struggle living abroad for me is the language barrier, currently living in Australia it’s hard for me to express my mind sometimes😂
I miss the noise of Filipinos but over all I love to live here in Australia🇦🇺
Watch these two families that moved permanently in the philippines. They are Adam and Jane's life and another one is Extraordinary and Simple life . I actually admire and envy all of you for living in our country.
I moved from California to Korea and that was a CULTURE SHOCK because I hadn’t been out of the states. But we entered ourselves and met families that became life long friends. The only difficulty is missing family back home in California. Just make sure you visit or they visit every year and it becomes a new normal and so exciting!
My husband and I moved and lived in 6 countries, from HK to Switzerland, UK, Singapore, Philippines and Algarve, Portugal.
I've recently started watching this channel (and some other channels who vlog in the Philippines). You're all doing such a great job in promoting living in the PH. My mum is from the Philippines and we haven't visited since 2001. The country and Manila seems to have changed a lot. Tom, your Filipino/Tagalog is pretty good. You've got the accent down.
Watched this vlog a couple of hours ago and found it informative about the truths you revealed.
We will be moving to the Philippines in June from Iceland.
I am originally from the UK but have been living for the last 35 years and my Filipino wife for the last 5 and now, we can´t wait to move and are counting the days.
We as older people will be moving for my retirement, but the same things apply.
Regarding your house hunt, have you ever thought about continuing to rent for a while, then find and buy a plot to build your dream house? you can save a lot of money that way plus you get to have it just the way you want.
As your wife is Filipino, this makes it a lot easier, this is what we figured was the best course of action for us.
Whatever you decide, good luck with your life there, and good luck with finding your own dream property.
Good evening KITO Family! May you have a Blessed day. 😊
Theres a lot of foreigner who end up living in the philippines, i think much better to have secondary bussiness beside from vlogging. Your children will gonna study & go to a good school its much better to savings as well. You both are very good & very organized i belived you will be both successful, we loved you all & 100% we will always support your channel. You both give us always happy & positive vibes. Stay blessed from ireland.
Keep the faith...we're rooting for you🙌👐🙏
Very inspiring vlog 😊It's nice to see Martin😮Have a wonderful time ❤ Be safe❤💖🇨🇦
Don't worry Tom , soon you'll get to have many friends here in the Philippines ❤ We are here always to support you KITO fam 😘❤️ and everything you've dream of for your family will soon be happening just trust the process 💪🙏🙏❤️
I can definitely relate to you, Im a half filipina from Liverpool & I moved to the US to marry my american hubs & now have a beautiful boy. I was living there for 2 years I enjoyed it till the pandemic hit & I needed my fam close by especially with my baby just missed home to much, it wasnt the same than a real vacation I ended moving back home and its been great and now I feel settled. You only know until you live it & experience it. Hoping to visit my family in the phillipines soon. Best of Luck guys! Love your channel. 🤗
I know already it's Martin Solhaugen. I'm also watching their vlogs. And best of luck to you and your family.
so honest.. we appreciate that.
Enjoy your life in Philippines don’t worry we support you Tom❤😘😘😘🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
Hi Kito Family! f I'm not mistaken there is a databox located in your foyer there's wire inside which are internet and cable wires installed. reason for the databox so area will be tidy. But Kim's idea of putting up a wall to hide the wires is a very nice move. Regards to all
this is real talk! It’s amazing to know how open you are regarding on this topic. Hope you will find ur forever home soon. This is reality! thanks for sharing Tom!
Tom and Kim, as the saying goes, "Your comfort zone is a beautiful thing. But, you can never change your life until you step out of it."
Being homesick is a natural thing. I know you'll get over it. Connect connect connect to old and new people.
You can do it KITO FAM!!! We're here to watch you both grow :)
I hope your family and friends can come visit you in Philippines.
Try to check in Tagaytay...DeOcampo has just moved from Kenya...there are many houses built in Tagaytay, don't just get near to the volcano bec it erupts more often now...madami subdivision doon. Check with DeOcampos. Vlogger din...nice to collaborate and make friends with them...Their families are influential...
Learn,and adjust your new life here in the Phil ,you havent own a family with kids might be difficlt at ist but the process is always excitingfor everydays life always ask the help of God .
Life is about not having regrets so to overcome regrets is to focus in changing our perception and, agree with Martin to integrate, network and embrace the culture. Maybe doubts are just homesickness. I did the same thing immigrating from the Philippines to Australia and after nearly 30 years then immigrating again to Canada where I reside now for 11 years to date. So, I was definitely out of my Comfort Zone several times! I just told myself this is not a situation where am removed from my comforts but a chance to learn something new and explore a lot about myself in how I can adapt to a new environment. It has been a wonderful experience since. yes I get homesick but try and weigh the positives more. Hope this helps Bro. :) You have a beautiful family and a very supportive wife so am sure you are in great hands in regards to your future. :) Consider this also a chance for your friend and family to visit you so that they can now experience a new world with you. :)
Well its up to you my friend as you know nothing is perfect, too much expectation leads to despair, and of course if you go to any country always bare in mind that things are not the same the way you used to back home things are different, the feelings you have means that you're not adoptable with situation here in the Philippines it does not suits you, its alright just follow your instinct where it leads you good luck on your way home peace
what you're feeling is understandable....it's human nature...
Thanks for sharing ❤
Hello.wonderful family..Im your new subscriber..Thank you for for choosing the Philippines as your second home and you're very welcome here in Philippines..Its more fun in the Philippines.. from now on Im excited to watch more of your vedios .. you're blessed to have a pretty and handsome kids...Me as a grandma I love so much my grandchildren more than my children 😀✌️💕🙏..Thank you and Godbless to your family.
A big tight hug for you. I know how you feel. I've been away from home for 13 years now. I hate going home because of emergencies.
:) thanks for the video :)
Hi Kito Fam, thanks for sharing :) I can't wait to see and hear you again sharing your thoughts once you move in to your forever home and the changes you will be having as years went on. I know everything will be good for you and your family :)
That's good kuya tom, easy transition..
If you want a place you can call home, it's better to go outside of Manila. My suggestion is up North in Baguio City. It's not hot, the air is cleaner, it's more peaceful.
No man is an island Tom unless you are a hermit. Make yourself comfortable and fit in your nee environment as best as you can. Go out and meet new friends and be in touch with your former friends sbroad in a second. I say you and Kim made the right decision to call Philippines your home with all the blessings you both receive nowadays.
Try checking the areas of Rizal, Cavite or Laguna for a house, just check the areas if you will like, and there you can have a house since now you're leaving in a condo. You can have a bigger lot area on those places.
No thanks, those areas are terrible provinces, far from civilization.
7/11 are 50km apart
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Okay
Less than six months, you couldn't really feel settled yet, man. But happy you are coping. One step at a time. Remember, home is where the heart is. Is yours with your fam? Then you are home .❤️and yes,... Acceptance of things we cannot change is the key to peace of mind. my best wishes!
as time goes by you'll get used to the life you have now. the 1st or 2 years it's always a struggle but eventually, it will be alright. I have lived almost half of my life abroad away from family and friends. 1st in Singapore and now here in the US and I haven't seen my family and friends for a long time. Thank God for social media! trust me, it will be ok. just go out, immerse yourself in the culture, and enjoy!
You can find good townhouse on gated community , ,the rent to own one which has atleast two-bedroom and maid quarter on it, , can minimized travel too,. Just keep talking and make story telling or reacting to other vlogs make good too, ,,pilipino will still support you, , by the way you react and being lively and bubbly,
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Moved to Europe from US when I was 9 but met my husband in UK while in nursing school We moved back to US and my husband experienced what you are He never lived anywhere but Dunstable Beds It's a huge but great adjustment
You need to go back to UK!! You will enjoy life more there with your family.
THE SAFEST & CLEANEST CITY HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES ARE DAVAO CITY, BGC & I THINK BAGUIO CITY
Marve💙
You can just imagine how your mother-in-law felt when she emigrated to UK
Invite your friends to the Philippines so that, you will not miss them so much..
Nice to see that you prefer living in the Philippines as compared to the very dark and dreary UK...that just me saying....
Marve ?!!!❤
Are you looking at nuvali area, too?
Philippines good for vacation it's only my opinion. But to stay longer maybe not. Because for the job and pesos rate.
They are financially stable.
I beg to disagree! Philippines is far better then many of the countries. Not even the 1st world countries.
It’s normal to miss your friends and family. Maybe Kim can give birth in London so you could see your family and friends for a while💕
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its too hot...bec. we belong to a tropical island.
Hello
Ave
"You missed them?" You mean you want to Juicy Vlog.
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Again.😂
Nope
You forgot to mention that you travelled with your mother in law, hmmmm
If you’re not happy in the Philippines then you can go back to UK anytime or relocate to somewhere else. You can go to the US, Canada, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand. Life there is not boring.
You realize that the only reason your channel reached 500k is because you came to the Philippines, right? But i think you should go back to the UK. So many influencers here already.
Malamig sa Tagaytay. Buy lands in Alfonso or Lipa Batangas. Batangas ay malamig din. Tito Boy Abunda has a property there..puede pa maging manager ninyo sa mga anak ninyo puede mag artista or product endorser. Malay natin.
Connect with @8 miles from Home (Their you tube channel). They are also from the UK.They have lived in Siargao since the pandemic. here initially just for a vacation but ended staying on.They were living in Portugal before moving here. They have also experienced the worst weather in Siargao.If there is someone who can give you tips in living in the Philippines it will be them. They are also friends with Martin and Ave.
We have moved from Scotland to Canada for 2 years - had our little boy over there then we moved to Hong Kong where we’ve been nearly 8 years now & have a daughter now too. It takes time to adjust. We moved with just 2 suitcases to Canada and then 5 suitcases to HK. You will get there 😊
We had actually thought about moving to BGC and my husband do the commute every week from HK to Manila.
Try looking around Quezon City. Its more your residential area with alot of malls nearby...its diffenrent living in the middle of a commercial area...Good Luck!😊
Wow it so nice to see you're family in Philippines tom they will be happy 😂
If you really going to stay in the Philippines permanently, just buy a new house. It's cheaper than a Condo. Good Luck!
Hi KETO Family,I admire and actually envy you that you chose to live permanently in the Philippines. I must say that you made a right decision especially when it comes to raising your kids there. Your children will grow there with more values, great culture like respecting the elderly etc. Missing your family ans friends is normal but they can visit you anytime. I would recommend you to watch the video of this family from Canada who also chose to move and live permanently there,just to give you their reason or point if view as well.
Positivity. So Filipino. You are becoming one
I feel for you, Tom. Thats how I felt when I moved to the US, not knowing anyone but my family. It is an adjustment but I hope you find friends that’ll feed your soul. So happy for you opening up, i know a lot of us viewers feel you on this. 💕
Just trust the process tom.👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏💯
Hi tom. Great video. We also moved here recently from South Africa. I think the weather and a good braai lol
Everything is going to be fine Sir Tom, don’t worry about it. 😊
Oh yeah Singapore is hot too.
Moving around early morning I'm already perspiring.
Go to church Tom every Sunday and you see how very fun in the Philippines because pilipino very close to church too ❤❤❤
Mabuhay!
It is very natural to feel homesick in a unfamiliar country. It is also natural to miss home. I think everyone goes through this stage until they establish their bearing in the new country. Filipino overseas workers go through this stage. I think it's great that you talk about it. I think it is therapeutic. Always remember you're not alone. I agree with Martin so go out there and make more friends and immerse yourself into the local culture. Invite your friends and families to the Philippines sir. You can always go back on vacation when the time comes.
As a foreigner from the philippines living in the US. Trust me I can relate too and many foreigners who migrater from their home country to another. Missing friends and food, and the things you’re so used too. Even the bad things about your country you’d miss it too lol. The smell of rain or smell of afternoon bbq, kids running around outside playing are the things I missed.
Good luck on your journey living here in the Philippines.
Hello Tom, I really admire you for sharing your thoughts and feelings about moving to a really different place where you came from. I pray that God will direct your path, decisions and bless you and your growing family more 😊.
Very nice
Yessss, nana and granddad are coming 😅😅😅😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘
Try looking at Quezon city. There are several private subdivisions, great houses range from 25 to 40m.
🥰 juicy vlog is also close by. I've watched your vlog back in UK. You are now both attached to the Philippines. It would be interesting to see you mingling with Juicy Vlog...@ 8 Miles From Home are also from UK, and are in Siargao 💓
good luck Kito Family! I hope you find your forever home soon!
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I think the BIG pre-condition for me before moving to the Philippines with my family is that I need to have a remote job...I mean savings can only take me so far. What would you be your tip on this concern? Where you both working for a company back home remotely then moved to the philippines?
Hello! Yes it’ll definitely help unless you can find work here. Tom still works in TV and as a remote consultant so can work anywhere which has been a big help x
@@THEKITOFAMILY Thank you for replying! I would love for my family to move to the Philippines. Big plans for sure, especially like schooling for Kids and family heath care. We live here in Vancouver , B.C. Canada btw.
Tom, thanks for meeting Martin......had no clue you were going to meet him again😍...goodluck to kito family💐❤️
Good evening KITO Family! May you have a Blessed day. 😊
Hi Tom. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I can somehow empathize with you. It’s a big adjustment to live away from your place of birth. But with your happy personality you will adjust once you get the hang of it. Lots of foreign vloggers that you can meet up over there. When looking for a home, you would also need to consider the schools nearby. There’s a Brit vlogger who leaves in Leyte who shared the same loneliness of not being with his family. As for the Manila heat, I would do away with cotton and wear Technical shirts that wick away sweat. Or do what most Pinoy do in the provinces, raise their shirts up to their chest and show their bellies. Joke lang😁
Good luck
love your family ❤❤❤
Try to make more busy like do more invistment like some business like hungry Syrian. While hot being booger🙏🙏
If i to you,buy a house and lot not condo,
It is very hot on the PH’s your on a tropical island in the Pacific Ocean surrounded
Nearby Asia ! You went from a very cold place to a very hot place now, lol ! It’s a good experience. Exciting places to go to once you find your forever home. You on an island of 7000 more to see, beautiful resorts 🌦️🌴aqua turquoise clear unbelievable waters 🌊beautiful nature all around 🌿🪷🎍🐒 and different languages & their culture crafts, all my gosh, you have a lot to keep you occupied. Yes, what you’ve been use to for yrs will be sentiments of memories back home. But to learn your wife’s native home is building up a whole new sets of extended families. You are fortunate that the Filipino’s are very kind, friendly, very courteous, & respectful warm natives. Not like other countries. Asia is backdoor to you, another whole cultures to see & it has pretty much developed modern in its cities like the PH’s has westernized accommodations even cheaper, from the times I’ve known it 50 yrs ago. Enjoy the new home place, just get involved with the people & learn the culture. You can always go back when the kids are grown up’s & be in your season of Spring & summer aged before you hit Winter & fall season Senior yrs age. Life is a blessing not perfect but good & learning experience. Enjoy !
Just keep on vlogging. Have ypu changed the channel name. I remember your faces but not the chanel name
Always wear sleeveless and not colored shirts
Is the properties in UK is cheaper than in Philippines.
So happy that your family is coming.❤
Check sun valley and nuvali for new house.
Its Martin snd Ave maybe
Why did you move to the Philippines?
Try Baguio
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