What a bad advice to go to Pattaya it’s bunch of prostitutes and Thailand in general if you wanna pay go spend money on the girls and pay for them as a dumbass , if you are a real deal go to the Philippines more nice prettier women who won’t ask for money ,if you handsome enough,but I guess I am saying this because I am In my 30 ties ,so if this advice is for old men Yes sure go to Thailand,girls will take your money with pleasure.
This guy might have the most accurate and useful advice of any of the TH-camrs. I’m married to a Filipina for 30 years in the states. His warning about the ability for an Asian woman to overwhelm a western guy is almost a guarantee. I know because it happened to me. I got a grip on myself and did go through due diligence in courtship and engagement. I was lucky because she did check all the boxes and now, we’ve been married for 30 years. Do keep a grip on yourself. If the boxes are all checked stay with her and give it time. Just follow the old time courtship process. It still works, even if you have gone nuts for a woman.
I just completed my 3rd 30 day trip to the Philippines in 1 1/2 years. I tried to get hotels that included breakfast. I always bought a latte each day. Had lunch and dinner at the mall or beach restaurant. I used grab for transport except Bohol where grab was not an option. My airfare from Spokane WA was $1375. Island hopping by ferry $12. Airlines island hop $100. Excursions were an average of $5 each, 10 for a couple. I booked only the first 4 days in Cebu then booked the next location 1-2 days before arriving and I did not have destinations pre planned just a list of places I might want to go
@Moonshine-Star move for sure. Manila for a few days to overcome jet lag. Driving to Baguio then flying to Thailand for a week, then flying to Calbayog on Samar for Christmas and then back to Manila. I’m going to visit the US Embassy to see what services are available and the same at the VA since in the states that’s where I get my healthcare
The quality of content and editing of your shows are stellar. Perfectly and logically presented. You will see quantum growth of your channel as you continue to hot the nail on the head in all aspects. Keep it up!
Wow…you did it again. Another very well laid out and presented video. There was just so much excellent information, especially on the psychological aspects which many would not have otherwise known until too late. You had also covered the forethought necessary to ensure the best chances for success. Your budget breakdown was first class. Western men will find your advice to be of great value. Only a man with your wealth of experience could lay out such detailed and well thought out plans.
Wow! You're in a league by yourself for Thailand/Philippine videos! "The cost of inaction..." GREAT marketing! I heard MANY phrases that were from the single guy's point of view. What a comprehensive budget video, too. You did a very nice job. This is the first video of yours that I have watched, and it was amazing! I will be sure to watch many others. Thank you for making the video!
Great work! As a case study.... I spent $5k for 3 weeks. But my flight from the East Coast of the US was twice that. And i had flights to and from Mindanao. Bus rides, ferries. Couple extra excursions and really amazing experiences like parasailing zip lining white water rafting. I was never without my girlfriend and often with her daughter and sister too. Did a mix of staying with her family and airbnbs and hotels.
Yet another great video, thanks so much Rob and Chrissy!! I'm planning to come, and spend from 6 to 12 weeks, to get the FULL experience. I hope to meet you at some point, as I'll be in Mindanao too. I hope you'll have a great and prosperous 2024!
Wow, very interesting and informative vid, i thought it was just gonna be about where to meet Filipinas, but then this guy started going hardcore in depth with budgets, ahah i wasn't expecting that. But very useful information and the editing is next level. When i first sall his edits and green screen work I was thiniking he must have 100k subs minimum cause most people just don't put that level of effort in unless they have that kind of sub level.
@@FlyMeToThePhilippines Excellent work, I can see that you really put a lot of time and effort in. I'ved just subbed and look forward to watching more of your vids soon. Keep up the good work!!!
Good video. My flight from California will cost me $5,000.00 round trip (business class), so the minimum time I would go it will be for no less than one year.
Airfare will be a challenge and an obstacle for me !! Starting a third account for savings is one of the things on my list !!! And will once again do research on Airfares !!
Excellent information plus reality checks along the way. Your interaction with your maganda filipina is an example to follow and shes clearly not just a pretty face, but a class act. Thanks for taking so much time for the great vlogs and all the best!
Stayed at Quest after not seeing Cebu for 15 years. Love the food at their restaurant and its right in front of Ayala. Shocked at the changes of the city! They also have Hoilday Inn now.
I pay $12 USD per night in Medellin (MDE) at my fit age 80. Enjoying 2 fit, svelte, vetted girlfriends ages 33 & 40 for the past 3 years. MDE is a 3 hour flight from Miami. No “tampo” in MDE.
@ I’m flying Chicago to Medellin this next week and returning before January. Suggest try waitresses in restaurants. Many dozens of fit women on Sundays mornings 8 to 11 AM at several locations in the Estadio Olympica complex located a 4 minutes walk from the Estadio Metro station. I do Zumba there ; at several locations
lol,the budget of the “Filipina Girl Friend Experience” perhaps that should be the title. Philly in Philippines can talk about Angeles City, Old Dog can talk about Duma and you can talk about Cebu. Maybe another guy talks about Manila and another player talks about the Provence girl GFE
How do you produce a video like this? It's so well laid out. Do you write a script? (I know you talked about producton on a previous video -- maybe a future one on the work and prep that goes into this tenor of complex and detailed guide.)
I will be visiting the Philippines again next month, my 3rd time. I have already been to Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu and Lapu lapu, Iloilo, Zamboanga and Tagaytay, and Bgc, Makati & Pasig Manila.. This time its Boracay and Bohol..
In November, when I looked in Expedia for airfares, they could combine a room for not much more than the flight. Right now those deals don't exist. I am in Ohio and the airfares are more than the East and West coasts.
An actual example here, 40 days 12/14/23, my first Ph visit, total spent on the ground $2400 US. Different circumstances, I met my LDR and we traveled. She is super budget friendly. Average accommodation was $25, always private, a/c, hot shower, usually kitchen so very little eating out. We traveled by bus and ferry and that included round trip Manila - CDO in a stateroom. Did very little excursions or pay activities but did rent a motorbike for 12 days. My point here is the A budget should allow a pretty comfortable if no frills stay.
Thank you for this video a lot of good ideas I'm thinking of coming over for a month I will think some more on all your ideas thank you have an awesome day
Great video I’m just wondering what the best dating app is in your opinion After watching your videos I trust your opinion - you come from all angles in an educated practical way Thanks heaps for all the great information😊
@@Harleyluyah It’s a little like picking a casino. Filipino Cupid … I offer one on one consultation if you’re interested flymetothephilippinesconsultation.as.me/
Oh,my Gosh!!! You have explained me perfectly!! I have done a very deep research on the Philippines for about 2 years and I am fed-up with Western Culture and Western Women!! My New Year's Resolutions is to come to the Philippines and it's a process !! But I want a much better life for me !!! The other thing about me is I am a patient person and for the last 40 years I have been a sex only in marriage !!!
Great video. I’m going to the Philippines in December/January 24/25. I’ve never been to Asia, so maybe I’ll spend a week or two in Thailand then 30 days in the Philippines. Get my ya ya’s out in Thailand before heading to the Philippines. Myself and most of the people I work with only work 9 months a year, and we get 28 paid days off. So I can have an extended vacation.
listening to the costs you quoted, I just can't get my head wrapped around them. Saturday night took the wife out to a restaurant here in Miami, one cocktail each, bottle of wine and dinner with just one appetizer, 245 dollars with the tip.
My initial plan was to travel all over Southeast Asia solo. I have about 22 months before I’m ready to travel. Retirement coming soon. About 400 days away to turn in the paperwork. Should be officially done by August 25. I think I’m swaying towards finding a long-term condo and staying for a few years and drift away from the condo to different destinations all over Southeast Asia to cut down on the initial cost of traveling constantly for a year I think would probably wear me out. I think having a bass camp will be the best way to do it and also if I meet someone I’m going to want to go back to a lot of the places that I’ve visited already. It would be more exciting to do it with someone than solo. I think my whole plan is morphing into having a base camp for sure. Subject to change in the next 20 months. Lol
Hi Mike, thanks for watching and taking the time to share. I’m not a fan of the Basecamp expenditure, traveling and being a minimalist for the first year or two I think is the way to go and a long-term lease here in the Philippines can be a very, very sketchy proposition.
Bro I’m 61 and have been researching both Thailand and the Philippines for retirement for over a year now …YOU MY FRIEND have laid it out with the best clarity and most transparency of any of the 10 or so TH-cam content creators I SUBSCRIBE to 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 ..I have been taking care of WESTERN WOMEN for the better part of 40 years and that’s all they want ..I’m not looking for love or another woman but the potential to have someone actually care or “ want” to care for me is appealing…Your opinion of Thailand first makes sense for me in how you’ve laid it out and your many reasons, some I hadn’t thought of “Noise” are brilliant bro !!!!!! I’m BINGE watching your channel 😂🤣😂..Seriously do you do consultations.?? Lmk Thanks Jersey Shore Tommy
@FlyMeToThePhilippines i plan to be in Cebu near IT mall all week. The first of i hope several visits until I retire early in one to two years. Need to find me a small home in a nice area to retire to. I'm thinking dumaguete or Bohol
@@mikepit5112I’m arriving January 22 for 28 days. First 5 days is Cebu. Not sure where I’m going afterwards. My budget is around $6k . I enjoy going to ElNido, Boracay & other beautiful places that cost considerably more. This is my 5th visit in 5 yrs. Started out with a G/f but she got to expensive but she did teach me a lot about the culture & family. I always paid for everything all 14 relatives 😅. It was a lot of fun. I do like Alona beach at the Hennan Resort. Hopefully I can stay under $6k & hopefully find a nice attractive lady. I’m 68 & have 0 children never married & $$ isn’t really an issue. I don’t want to be an old fool but I like nice places & things. It cost if you don’t mind spending & enjoying life. If I don’t meet the perfect Philipina at least I hope to have a lot of fun & adventure. Rob I love your channel & plan on doing a correspondence with you before I arrive in January 20. You’re living the dream Rob. Good for you. Bobby
I'm coming to the Philippines in December for probably 3 months. Stoked. I dated a 21 year old Vietnamese girl in Japan. I'm 37. She was cute and kind. Nothing like American or Japanese women.
I was in Cebu City in May of 2018 and it was unreal the amount of young girls that will throw themselves at a western man including me. My fiance over there did not work out but I still had a great time and thank you for the great video!
Some cities, there are a few of any taxis and it’s all tricycles. Other cities tricycles are not allowed on the state highways or downtown in places like Makati. In addition tricycles have some environmental hazards quite often the passengers almost inhaling directly from the tailpipe.
If you target Lawyers, Dentists, Businesswomen, Insurance or other Professionals they can flex their work schedules for you to spend time with. They have their own money and are proud not to be dependant on you. They are also likely to be on your wavelength for intellectual conversations. My 15 yr relationship has been with a Filipina Dentist who has several friends available.
Thank you so much for this breakdown to costs and the benefits and of course the great women that you most partake in there. Most channels here are not this good and I hope you make more content like this too! Peace
Does that allow you to use your American phone number in the Philippines so that your American Bank can send you a security code by way of text? Or do you just use this phone for use in the Philippines? Thanks.
@@rickmessler7404 use in ph. Schwab debit allows google voice numbers for verification text. Transfer money to Schwab from my us bank account set up transfer before leaving. If I had to do over, I would buy a super cheap phone set up a Tello Accounttello.com for six dollars a month leave the phone with my son in case of emergencies and verification text.
I have a Schwab debit card. How do I set up a Google voice acct? Will the usa bank send text to my current usa phone#? How much does Google voice cost? Thank you your vast knowledge videos.
@@rickmessler7404 google voice free. Set up page personal info. … double notifications. Wells Fargo and most credit cards will not use google. But schwab and paypal will. You can buy a super cheap phone and get tello.com plan for 6 per month… leave with relative and by using whats app or messanger coordinate recieving codes from ss adm, banks etc if you want foolproof
Do debit cards from US banks work there? Thanks and I'm in the planning stage. Retired US military and will be flying into Subic Bay for $20 each way, so airline flights are not a cost i have to include.
Chi, I use Google flights and link directly to the airline to do the booking. I have seen nonstop flights as cheap as 900 recently and I have seen some of the Chinese airlines offering flights as low as 700 occasionally with long layovers sometimes that can work, you can get a night sleep in an airport hotel, that’s from the West Coast of the United States. Typically you’re gonna pay about $1400 to come from the East Coast.
This is all very interesting if not a little overwhelming for a poor country boy! lol Thanks, If someone was planning a trip what time of year would be best? I'm guessing December through April'ish?
My new friend, I’ve been checking prices and I found it to a bit less. But incidental items can make a difference. Also this is vacation money not living there money. Hope this makes sense. Thank You
I lived with a beautiful Korean woman for 15 months while stationed in Korea, i would have married her but she had a great job and her dad was a big wig with the OB (oriental brewery) company
Quick question, what do suggest a good place for airline tickets. I'm using AARP Travel for bookings along with Hotels. Do you suggest a better website
So sweet they are manipulative and will deceive you (not all but many). My ex decided to lie about taking her birth control…got pregnant…and when she didn’t get what she wanted became more and more abusive. I have a daughter now but she is used by her mother for her own emotional gratification. I got a vasectomy a year too late! I do love my little girl tho!
OK. I'm starting the planning phase for real. I'm planning to go for 30 days in April I''m watching again to see... do you say the best co. to make reservations with to get a decent air-fare? Also, where, when, and how to get the Airolo sim card... I assume it will work with my Samsung S8+ smartphone.
Use google flights then link directly to airline to purchase. Avoid third party booking. You can purchase airalo.com in advance install and it will activate upon landing. If you have an “unlocked phone” then yes.
What are some of the sites where we can meet Filipino matches on? I've been searching for them but do not trust any that I've found. If you know of any that are trustworthy, please post them. Thanks
I@@FlyMeToThePhilippinesI'll take a look at your dates too. Looked at at August since it is my birthday. What I keep running into with a cheaper flights is serious layover time. Sometimes 4 hours or so.
I would watch the 90 day plan and also elements of the 30 day plan and just distill it down to a shorter trip concentrated get online ahead of time and try and have a few potential matches lined up before you land
So I am on track to save $10k, with that I can basically do whatever and go wherever and experience whatever I want in the Philippines? I'm not saying I would want to spend it all there but I do want to have a great time. Maybe spend half and save the other half for a future trip back.
Good video thank you Rob. Two things I would like to mention. 1. Do not make any big decisions for the first year you are in the Philippines. 2. Expect your Filipina to change her mind about you without warning. They will take the best option available and if a younger, richer guy comes along she will jump ship without giving it a second thought. They are women and very fickle. It’s getting much harder to find a good girl because they’ve all got a mobile phone in their pocket, so they can see everything that western women can see and it’s having a terrific impression on them because they’ve now got this big window to the world that they never had before. Finally, just remember that you will never run out of Filipinas. For every Filipina that you meet and think she is the best thing since sliced bread, there is another 25 around the corner that are even better. Thanks 😊
@@FlyMeToThePhilippines it should be roughly 600 (~10bucks) pesos with a taxi and grab is roughly 400 pesos (manila airport to rizal park or vice versa)
Another thing. It's a good show,bit the climate in the Phillipines is far from.ideal. 3 seasons. Hot. Hotter and wet. Like 115 degrees hot and very humid. Like 100 inches of rain in 3 months
What about if you just legit like the scenery and wanna go chill. Is it a good place for that? With the obvious female bonusses aside? And I like my western comforts and I have a small dog with me. A legit service hound.
I forgot to ask, I have a service dog and am concerned about taking her with me. How do the filipinas look at service dogs and are they accepted like here in the states. Thanks again!
The Philippines has specific laws and guidelines regarding the treatment and accommodation of service dogs. Here’s an overview: Legal Protections 1. Republic Act No. 7277 (Magna Carta for Disabled Persons) • Protects the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs), including those who rely on service dogs. • Guarantees equal opportunities and non-discrimination in accessing public places, transportation, and facilities. 2. Batas Pambansa Blg. 344 (Accessibility Law) • Requires establishments to be accessible to PWDs, including accommodating service animals. 3. Department of Transportation (DOTr) Policies • Allows service animals in public transportation, such as buses, trains, and planes, as long as they are properly harnessed or leashed. • Some airlines, like Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific, have specific policies permitting service dogs onboard with documentation. Access to Public Places Service dogs are allowed in: • Restaurants • Hotels • Malls • Schools • Workplaces • Government offices Businesses are required to accommodate service dogs without imposing extra fees or restrictions. Requirements for Service Dogs • Service dogs must be identifiable, often through a vest or harness. • Owners may need to provide proof of the dog’s training or certification if requested. • Dogs must be well-behaved and under control at all times. Traveling with Service Dogs • Domestic Travel: Service dogs are permitted on most forms of transportation, provided they meet safety requirements. • International Travel to the Philippines: • Service dogs must comply with quarantine and health regulations set by the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI). • Required documents may include vaccination records and a veterinary health certificate. • Owners should coordinate with the BAI in advance to avoid delays. Cultural and Practical Considerations • Awareness about service dogs in the Philippines is growing but may still be limited in some areas. • It’s advisable for handlers to carry documentation to educate others about their rights if needed. Challenges • Enforcement of laws can be inconsistent, and some establishments may be unaware of legal obligations. • Advocacy groups continue to work on raising awareness and improving accessibility for service dog users. If you’re traveling to or living in the Philippines with a service dog, preparation and education are key to navigating these systems smoothly.
339 Days in my Countdown. Cebu looks good for the first 30 to 60 days of my planned Three Year Vacation. I don't plan on meeting someone online, had that "blow up" on me in the US. TWICE. I figure the first 30 Days is just to START getting acclimated.
@@FlyMeToThePhilippines: Happy New Year to you, too. I don't know what you mean about automated segments. The info was good, but your intro was almost 15 minutes. Maybe I'm sort-attention-span.
@@KutWrite after a week the system will auto index and create segments “usually “ - helps people to skip ahead. Our retention graph just published this morning and it’s quite good for the intro portion, less so for the budget details. I actually expected it to be reversed. Last two videos we published that were 8-12 minutes had great retention but struggled getting views- I think it is because we average 9-14 minutes actal view time per video and 60% of 10 minutes is not getting us many views. Frustrating
@@FlyMeToThePhilippines: OK... Yo' de boss! Your production values are great, as are the touches of humor with Chrissie. You have stats to go by, my little voice is just one man's opinion. Maybe the retention on the intro is good because it's early in the video? Either way, I have a FF button. I look forward to more details.
You have been producing the VERY BEST Philippine related videos on TH-cam. BRAVO....Very well done!
Wow, thank you I’m blushing happy new year
I agree fully. I cant understand why he doesn't have more subs? Great Information
@@allen9129 Thanks - we launched August 23 - getting there.
What a bad advice to go to Pattaya it’s bunch of prostitutes and Thailand in general if you wanna pay go spend money on the girls and pay for them as a dumbass , if you are a real deal go to the Philippines more nice prettier women who won’t ask for money ,if you handsome enough,but I guess I am saying this because I am In my 30 ties ,so if this advice is for old men Yes sure go to Thailand,girls will take your money with pleasure.
Thank so much for your video. I have been a lone for 26 years. Your video has given me hope, that I dont need to spend the rest of my life my my self.
Richard You got this! Thanks for watching and for providing feedback
Philippines is open door for older people all age also but they are not afraid of age gap 😊
This guy might have the most accurate and useful advice of any of the TH-camrs.
I’m married to a Filipina for 30 years in the states. His warning about the ability for an Asian woman to overwhelm a western guy is almost a guarantee. I know because it happened to me. I got a grip on myself and did go through due diligence in courtship and engagement. I was lucky because she did check all the boxes and now, we’ve been married for 30 years.
Do keep a grip on yourself. If the boxes are all checked stay with her and give it time. Just follow the old time courtship process. It still works, even if you have gone nuts for a woman.
Thanks good advice
Congrats Rob! You just made the perfect video: informational, structured, hands-on advice, well narrated and excellently edited.
Thank you. It’s good to hear from you again. Happy new year 🎊
I just completed my 3rd 30 day trip to the Philippines in 1 1/2 years. I tried to get hotels that included breakfast. I always bought a latte each day. Had lunch and dinner at the mall or beach restaurant. I used grab for transport except Bohol where grab was not an option. My airfare from Spokane WA was $1375. Island hopping by ferry $12. Airlines island hop $100. Excursions were an average of $5 each, 10 for a couple. I booked only the first 4 days in Cebu then booked the next location 1-2 days before arriving and I did not have destinations pre planned just a list of places I might want to go
Thanks for sharing and happy new year 🎊
@Moonshine-Star move for sure. Manila for a few days to overcome jet lag. Driving to Baguio then flying to Thailand for a week, then flying to Calbayog on Samar for Christmas and then back to Manila. I’m going to visit the US Embassy to see what services are available and the same at the VA since in the states that’s where I get my healthcare
Long lineups at US embassy. Consider their websites instead.@@papadougpapadougsadventures
@@papadougpapadougsadventures I'm in the VA also. Please advise what services are available
Very well done.
The best video about Filipinas I've seen.
I'm in Cebu now.
It's accurate and concise.
Bravo.
Thanks for watching and thanks for the positive feedback
The quality of content and editing of your shows are stellar. Perfectly and logically presented. You will see quantum growth of your channel as you continue to hot the nail on the head in all aspects. Keep it up!
Wow thank you so much 🙏
Great video. I like that you get into the details and examples of the items in the budget.
Thanks 🙏
This was insanely helpful, OMG! Gives me a good place to start, figuring out what I want to spend more on. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Moral of the story.... take extra money. Live it up
Thanks Mitchell for watching
Yeah that's what I was thinking. 4500 stay at the hotel
Very professionally presented on so many levels--checking out more and subscribing. Thank you!
Welcome aboard Charles
Absolutely amazing info, just what I needed ! Thank you !
Thanks for the feedback
Great info! Very thorough and helped me a lot. Also, you are the king of b-roll footage. Always interesting stuff in the background
Awesome, thank you! Happy new year 🎈🎊🎆
Wow…you did it again. Another very well laid out and presented video. There was just so much excellent information, especially on the psychological aspects which many would not have otherwise known until too late. You had also covered the forethought necessary to ensure the best chances for success.
Your budget breakdown was first class. Western men will find your advice to be of great value. Only a man with your wealth of experience could lay out such detailed and well thought out plans.
Thanks again!We want to wish you a happy new year 🎈🎊🎆
@@FlyMeToThePhilippines And to you and yours as well.
You got a subscriber, and thanks for the info it's what I was looking for. I'll be down there soon
Thanks for subscribing honey badger and thanks for the positive feedback
Wow! You're in a league by yourself for Thailand/Philippine videos! "The cost of inaction..." GREAT marketing! I heard MANY phrases that were from the single guy's point of view. What a comprehensive budget video, too. You did a very nice job. This is the first video of yours that I have watched, and it was amazing! I will be sure to watch many others. Thank you for making the video!
Oh wow! 😮. Thanks for the feedback
Great breakdown of it...I've been going to asia for 24 years....
And what you said is pretty much , right....
Good to hear
Good advice..from someone whos been there 3x.
Thanks, Tim for the positive feedback
Great work! As a case study.... I spent $5k for 3 weeks. But my flight from the East Coast of the US was twice that. And i had flights to and from Mindanao. Bus rides, ferries. Couple extra excursions and really amazing experiences like parasailing zip lining white water rafting. I was never without my girlfriend and often with her daughter and sister too. Did a mix of staying with her family and airbnbs and hotels.
Thanks for sharing!
Hello and thanks for the best advice. I’ll been watching your videos for a long time and they really help 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍
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Thanks!
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Yet another great video, thanks so much Rob and Chrissy!! I'm planning to come, and spend from 6 to 12 weeks, to get the FULL experience. I hope to meet you at some point, as I'll be in Mindanao too. I hope you'll have a great and prosperous 2024!
Thanks Russell. Happy new year 🎊
Hey Rob,
This is another really great vlog. Content , pace, and delivery are really good.
Much appreciated!
I'm filipina & the way you see your filipina is the right way❤❤❤😊😊😊
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I love you! I'm going to marry a phillipina, I'm going there in January
Wow, very interesting and informative vid, i thought it was just gonna be about where to meet Filipinas, but then this guy started going hardcore in depth with budgets, ahah i wasn't expecting that. But very useful information and the editing is next level. When i first sall his edits and green screen work I was thiniking he must have 100k subs minimum cause most people just don't put that level of effort in unless they have that kind of sub level.
Thanks for the feedback we’re new we need the subscribers. We just started six months ago.
@@FlyMeToThePhilippines Excellent work, I can see that you really put a lot of time and effort in. I'ved just subbed and look forward to watching more of your vids soon. Keep up the good work!!!
Good video. My flight from California will cost me $5,000.00 round trip (business class), so the minimum time I would go it will be for no less than one year.
They have non stops now from CA. Practice meditation then save 4k
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Thank you sir. My goal is to retire in the Philippines. I am working on it.
Your video is very helpful.
Have a nice day!!!!
Greetings beloved Friend. We thank you for your content, we God have blessed you
Wow, thank you
Very good advise ,about the timing when yo arrive there. That is good advise ...
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Airfare will be a challenge and an obstacle for me !! Starting a third account for savings is one of the things on my list !!! And will once again do research on Airfares !!
Thanks for watching and taking the time to share really helps our channel
Excellent information plus reality checks along the way. Your interaction with your maganda filipina is an example to follow and shes clearly not just a pretty face, but a class act. Thanks for taking so much time for the great vlogs and all the best!
Yes she is beautiful 🤩, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment
I want and planning to go visit Cebu find my Filipina soon. Taking notes..49 Pinoy from California.
Welcome to our channel.
How's that going? I have the same goal and am going there in January
Great content!
Thanks for watching! Jerry
Stayed at Quest after not seeing Cebu for 15 years. Love the food at their restaurant and its right in front of Ayala. Shocked at the changes of the city!
They also have Hoilday Inn now.
Thanks for viewing and sharing
I pay $12 USD per night in Medellin (MDE) at my fit age 80. Enjoying 2 fit, svelte, vetted girlfriends ages 33 & 40 for the past 3 years. MDE is a 3 hour flight from Miami. No “tampo” in MDE.
@@wickman.r4662 Good weather
What is svelte?
Are you there now? I'm going in January, how can I find one of these fit vetted girlfriends for the experience??
@ I’m flying Chicago to Medellin this next week and returning before January. Suggest try waitresses in restaurants. Many dozens of fit women on Sundays mornings 8 to 11 AM at several locations in the Estadio Olympica complex located a 4 minutes walk from the Estadio Metro station. I do Zumba there ; at several locations
@ this you tube shows the Estadio Olympic complex and neighborhood s
th-cam.com/video/L9y94pnf65A/w-d-xo.htmlsi=qpqX3moYcAy66sNb
Great video!!!
Stephano Glad you liked it!
lol,the budget of the “Filipina Girl Friend Experience” perhaps that should be the title. Philly in Philippines can talk about Angeles City, Old Dog can talk about Duma and you can talk about Cebu. Maybe another guy talks about Manila and another player talks about the Provence girl GFE
Thanks for watching
How do you produce a video like this? It's so well laid out. Do you write a script? (I know you talked about producton on a previous video -- maybe a future one on the work and prep that goes into this tenor of complex and detailed guide.)
Thanks, it takes a few days to bring a concept together. Happy new year 🎊
Yes, this production is outstanding! He earned my subscription!
I will be visiting the Philippines again next month, my 3rd time. I have already been to Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu and Lapu lapu, Iloilo, Zamboanga and Tagaytay, and Bgc, Makati & Pasig Manila.. This time its Boracay and Bohol..
Hi Mike. Bohol is very clean. What’s your favorite so far?
Good stuff... thank you!
Thanks Maurice
In November, when I looked in Expedia for airfares, they could combine a room for not much more than the flight. Right now those deals don't exist. I am in Ohio and the airfares are more than the East and West coasts.
Yes a bit more. I would not book combining and I book directly with airline in case of a problem. Happy new year 🎆
An actual example here, 40 days 12/14/23, my first Ph visit, total spent on the ground $2400 US. Different circumstances, I met my LDR and we traveled. She is super budget friendly. Average accommodation was $25, always private, a/c, hot shower, usually kitchen so very little eating out. We traveled by bus and ferry and that included round trip Manila - CDO in a stateroom. Did very little excursions or pay activities but did rent a motorbike for 12 days.
My point here is the A budget should allow a pretty comfortable if no frills stay.
Thanks for sharing
Thank you for this video a lot of good ideas I'm thinking of coming over for a month I will think some more on all your ideas thank you have an awesome day
Please do! Thanks
Thankyou so much… I’m going soon
Good luck David and thanks for watching and taking time to comment
On the way! Thanks
Good luck!
A fountain of great info, TY
Thanks in
Somehow I missed out on the Discount Airfare part ???
Sign up to going.com and set an alert within Google flights you’ll get notified when there’s discount fares
OK, Airalo for SIM card. How about best ATM? In Thailand it was Aeon (0.66 commission), in Vietnam it was Agribank (1.0). How about Philippines?
Hi Paul. Not sure on conversion but we like China Bank …higher withdrawals allowed
Great video
I’m just wondering what the best dating app is in your opinion
After watching your videos I trust your opinion - you come from all angles in an educated practical way
Thanks heaps for all the great information😊
@@Harleyluyah It’s a little like picking a casino. Filipino Cupid … I offer one on one consultation if you’re interested flymetothephilippinesconsultation.as.me/
Oh,my Gosh!!! You have explained me perfectly!! I have done a very deep research on the Philippines for about 2 years and I am fed-up with Western Culture and Western Women!! My New Year's Resolutions is to come to the Philippines and it's a process !! But I want a much better life for me !!! The other thing about me is I am a patient person and for the last 40 years I have been a sex only in marriage !!!
Best of luck! Consider online 45 days before landing and in country.
I'M GOING TO THE PHILIPPINES!!! FOR A MONTH AND A HALF!! 🎉🎉🎉 I'M FINALLY GOING!!! IT'S REAL I'M DOING IT! WAITED MY WHOLE DAMN LIFE
Congratulations
Great video. I’m going to the Philippines in December/January 24/25. I’ve never been to Asia, so maybe I’ll spend a week or two in Thailand then 30 days in the Philippines. Get my ya ya’s out in Thailand before heading to the Philippines. Myself and most of the people I work with only work 9 months a year, and we get 28 paid days off. So I can have an extended vacation.
Awesome Billy. Thanks for sharing this with us
New subscriber here, hugs from Serbian fan. My first time in Asia, i am cooooming.
Welcome!!
listening to the costs you quoted, I just can't get my head wrapped around them. Saturday night took the wife out to a restaurant here in Miami, one cocktail each, bottle of wine and dinner with just one appetizer, 245 dollars with the tip.
Oh no!
Philippines is the best come and visit my country nice video sir
We agree!
I plan to move to Thailand or Philippines. Can’t decide yet. I will start visiting in 2024.
Good luck. Thanks for sharing. Happy new year 🎊
Happy new year brother!
Me too
My initial plan was to travel all over Southeast Asia solo.
I have about 22 months before I’m ready to travel. Retirement coming soon. About 400 days away to turn in the paperwork. Should be officially done by August 25. I think I’m swaying towards finding a long-term condo and staying for a few years and drift away from the condo to different destinations all over Southeast Asia to cut down on the initial cost of traveling constantly for a year I think would probably wear me out. I think having a bass camp will be the best way to do it and also if I meet someone I’m going to want to go back to a lot of the places that I’ve visited already. It would be more exciting to do it with someone than solo. I think my whole plan is morphing into having a base camp for sure. Subject to change in the next 20 months. Lol
Hi Mike, thanks for watching and taking the time to share. I’m not a fan of the Basecamp expenditure, traveling and being a minimalist for the first year or two I think is the way to go and a long-term lease here in the Philippines can be a very, very sketchy proposition.
Bro I’m 61 and have been researching both Thailand and the Philippines for retirement for over a year now …YOU MY FRIEND have laid it out with the best clarity and most transparency of any of the 10 or so TH-cam content creators I SUBSCRIBE to 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 ..I have been taking care of WESTERN WOMEN for the better part of 40 years and that’s all they want ..I’m not looking for love or another woman but the potential to have someone actually care or “ want” to care for me is appealing…Your opinion of Thailand first makes sense for me in how you’ve laid it out and your many reasons, some I hadn’t thought of “Noise” are brilliant bro !!!!!! I’m BINGE watching your channel 😂🤣😂..Seriously do you do consultations.?? Lmk Thanks Jersey Shore Tommy
Thanks. Yes I do. Yo can contact me at flymetothephilippines@gmail.com
Just out of curiosity Sir. No judgment here! Why only Thailand & Philippines?
@@AFMIL2862 I’ve also looking at Bali and Vietnam..any suggestions
@@ChillaxinwithTommythefed Have you considered Malaysia?
@@AFMIL2862 I’ve seen a little on Kuala Lumpar
Thanks brother you're the man
Any time!
@FlyMeToThePhilippines i plan to be in Cebu near IT mall all week.
The first of i hope several visits until I retire early in one to two years.
Need to find me a small home in a nice area to retire to.
I'm thinking dumaguete or Bohol
@@mikepit5112I’m arriving January 22 for 28 days. First 5 days is Cebu. Not sure where I’m going afterwards. My budget is around $6k . I enjoy going to ElNido, Boracay & other beautiful places that cost considerably more. This is my 5th visit in 5 yrs. Started out with a G/f but she got to expensive but she did teach me a lot about the culture & family. I always paid for everything all 14 relatives 😅. It was a lot of fun. I do like Alona beach at the Hennan Resort. Hopefully I can stay under $6k & hopefully find a nice attractive lady. I’m 68 & have 0 children never married & $$ isn’t really an issue. I don’t want to be an old fool but I like nice places & things. It cost if you don’t mind spending & enjoying life. If I don’t meet the perfect Philipina at least I hope to have a lot of fun & adventure. Rob I love your channel & plan on doing a correspondence with you before I arrive in January 20. You’re living the dream Rob. Good for you. Bobby
I'm coming to the Philippines in December for probably 3 months. Stoked.
I dated a 21 year old Vietnamese girl in Japan. I'm 37. She was cute and kind. Nothing like American or Japanese women.
That’s a crazy username. Best of luck in the Philippines.
How's that going? I'll be there in January. Hoping to score the girlfriend experience
I was in Cebu City in May of 2018 and it was unreal the amount of young girls that will throw themselves at a western man including me. My fiance over there did not work out but I still had a great time and thank you for the great video!
Well said. Great attitude
How come you dont mention the Tricycles for transportation? They seem to be cheaper than the taxi's
Some cities, there are a few of any taxis and it’s all tricycles. Other cities tricycles are not allowed on the state highways or downtown in places like Makati. In addition tricycles have some environmental hazards quite often the passengers almost inhaling directly from the tailpipe.
I had to comment again as I continue to listen BRO YOUR F---g EXPAT YODA!!!!!! 😂💪🏻💪🏻 I’m sharing this with everyone!!
I appreciate that
Looking into Philippines, Eastwood, Cebu, Davao.. Looking for a place that has nature, beaches but also some malls for convenience.. Any tips anyone?
Davao has a lot to offer
Hi Rob! is the Air fare return ticket back to the USA or just one way ?
Its been a while however I believe its round trip. Check out the video from Today on airline prices
If you target Lawyers, Dentists, Businesswomen, Insurance or other Professionals they can flex their work schedules for you to spend time with.
They have their own money and are proud not to be dependant on you. They are also likely to be on your wavelength for intellectual conversations.
My 15 yr relationship has been with a Filipina Dentist who has several friends available.
Thanks for sharing
so there are filipinos that you can have an actual proper conversation with? I live in Australia and it's hard here.
Thank you so much for this breakdown to costs and the benefits and of course the great women that you most partake in there. Most channels here are not this good and I hope you make more content like this too! Peace
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback 🙏
Where do I get more information on a Heo Cell Phone PLAN please? This is a great video thank you so much for making it.
Thanks. I use Airalo.com esim.
Does that allow you to use your American phone number in the Philippines so that your American Bank can send you a security code by way of text? Or do you just use this phone for use in the Philippines? Thanks.
@@rickmessler7404 use in ph. Schwab debit allows google voice numbers for verification text. Transfer money to Schwab from my us bank account set up transfer before leaving. If I had to do over, I would buy a super cheap phone set up a Tello Accounttello.com for six dollars a month leave the phone with my son in case of emergencies and verification text.
I have a Schwab debit card. How do I set up a Google voice acct? Will the usa bank send text to my current usa phone#?
How much does Google voice cost? Thank you your vast knowledge videos.
@@rickmessler7404 google voice free. Set up page personal info. … double notifications. Wells Fargo and most credit cards will not use google. But schwab and paypal will. You can buy a super cheap phone and get tello.com plan for 6 per month… leave with relative and by using whats app or messanger coordinate recieving codes from ss adm, banks etc if you want foolproof
Do debit cards from US banks work there? Thanks and I'm in the planning stage. Retired US military and will be flying into Subic Bay for $20 each way, so airline flights are not a cost i have to include.
Yes
Great info. But what if you want to find a more needy girl to have a relationship with. I want to be a hero
Mark lots of needy girls nearby cebu city or any province
what are the best flight prices from the states? do you use a specific site?
Chi, I use Google flights and link directly to the airline to do the booking. I have seen nonstop flights as cheap as 900 recently and I have seen some of the Chinese airlines offering flights as low as 700 occasionally with long layovers sometimes that can work, you can get a night sleep in an airport hotel, that’s from the West Coast of the United States. Typically you’re gonna pay about $1400 to come from the East Coast.
I lived in the Quest Hotel, they have condos above the hotel, and you can get the hotel rooms for $40 but you have to book online.
Thanks for sharing
This is all very interesting if not a little overwhelming for a poor country boy! lol Thanks, If someone was planning a trip what time of year would be best? I'm guessing December through April'ish?
Glad you enjoyed it. Possibly February though June Less Typhoons
@@FlyMeToThePhilippines Wow right to June!? Maybe there is time for me to squeak in a trip this year. lol
My new friend, I’ve been checking prices and I found it to a bit less. But incidental items can make a difference. Also this is vacation money not living there money. Hope this makes sense. Thank You
Do you know the names of the hotel in the background of your video ?
Thanks for watching our video unfortunately, I can’t provide you with that answer. I don’t know.
I lived with a beautiful Korean woman for 15 months while stationed in Korea, i would have married her but she had a great job and her dad was a big wig with the OB (oriental brewery) company
Well, thanks for sharing. Sounds like an opportunity missed
Quick question, what do suggest a good place for airline tickets. I'm using AARP Travel for bookings along with Hotels. Do you suggest a better website
Yes, definitely. Google Flights. Check out 90 day plan for details
Happy new year
So sweet they are manipulative and will deceive you (not all but many). My ex decided to lie about taking her birth control…got pregnant…and when she didn’t get what she wanted became more and more abusive. I have a daughter now but she is used by her mother for her own emotional gratification. I got a vasectomy a year too late! I do love my little girl tho!
Thanks for sharing Garrett
OK. I'm starting the planning phase for real. I'm planning to go for 30 days in April
I''m watching again to see... do you say the best co. to make reservations with to get a decent air-fare? Also, where, when, and how to get the Airolo sim card... I assume it will work with my Samsung S8+ smartphone.
Use google flights then link directly to airline to purchase. Avoid third party booking. You can purchase airalo.com in advance install and it will activate upon landing. If you have an “unlocked phone” then yes.
@@FlyMeToThePhilippines: Thanks, Rob!
Is April a good time to go?
@@KutWrite yes, weather fine, avoids summer and Chinese new year airfare hikes.
@@FlyMeToThePhilippines: Thanks!
Well done video,,!! Thanks,,!! 😎👍🇺🇸🇲🇽
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you thank you
👍. Thanks for your feedback
What are some of the sites where we can meet Filipino matches on? I've been searching for them but do not trust any that I've found. If you know of any that are trustworthy, please post them. Thanks
We met Filipino Cupid
I want know how find this $1000 flight, Guess little harder comming form Alt not have 6+ hour layovers
Feb 24-march 17 1k Google flights
I@@FlyMeToThePhilippinesI'll take a look at your dates too. Looked at at August since it is my birthday. What I keep running into with a cheaper flights is serious layover time. Sometimes 4 hours or so.
You don t mention the srrv
Yes, I am on tourist visa, maybe a video subect
A great video especially for working guys on holiday.However as a pensioner i find accomodation too expensive unlike Thailand.
Fair enough!
I must have missed something, how do you get 3 dates a week?
Online
If you can only go for a couple weeks and want to find a woman looking to settle down. What is your advice?
I would watch the 90 day plan and also elements of the 30 day plan and just distill it down to a shorter trip concentrated get online ahead of time and try and have a few potential matches lined up before you land
So I am on track to save $10k, with that I can basically do whatever and go wherever and experience whatever I want in the Philippines? I'm not saying I would want to spend it all there but I do want to have a great time. Maybe spend half and save the other half for a future trip back.
Plenty for a good time Shizzle
Good video thank you Rob. Two things I would like to mention. 1. Do not make any big decisions for the first year you are in the Philippines. 2. Expect your Filipina to change her mind about you without warning. They will take the best option available and if a younger, richer guy comes along she will jump ship without giving it a second thought. They are women and very fickle. It’s getting much harder to find a good girl because they’ve all got a mobile phone in their pocket, so they can see everything that western women can see and it’s having a terrific impression on them because they’ve now got this big window to the world that they never had before. Finally, just remember that you will never run out of Filipinas. For every Filipina that you meet and think she is the best thing since sliced bread, there is another 25 around the corner that are even better. Thanks 😊
Thanks
Peter Schiff, I didn't know you had this channel! I thought you were only interested in economics.
I don’t see the resemblance but I trust it exists
@@FlyMeToThePhilippines You are a dead ringer! 😁
install grab and order a grab taxi after loading a bit money on the app.
30bucks for a taxi .. ouch
It was only 18 last time 1 hour in traffic
@@FlyMeToThePhilippines it should be roughly 600 (~10bucks) pesos with a taxi and grab is roughly 400 pesos (manila airport to rizal park or vice versa)
Do any of these 3 or 4 star hotels offer free breakfast?
Usually continental breakfast only. In Thailand or Vietnam you can find it at that price
Another thing. It's a good show,bit the climate in the Phillipines is far from.ideal. 3 seasons. Hot. Hotter and wet. Like 115 degrees hot and very humid. Like 100 inches of rain in 3 months
😂
Soo...would CDO be a bad choice to do a 30 day exploration?
CDO would be a good choice. Happy new year 🎊
What about if you just legit like the scenery and wanna go chill. Is it a good place for that? With the obvious female bonusses aside? And I like my western comforts and I have a small dog with me. A legit service hound.
Puerto Vallarta
I forgot to ask, I have a service dog and am concerned about taking her with me. How do the filipinas look at service dogs and are they accepted like here in the states. Thanks again!
The Philippines has specific laws and guidelines regarding the treatment and accommodation of service dogs. Here’s an overview:
Legal Protections
1. Republic Act No. 7277 (Magna Carta for Disabled Persons)
• Protects the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs), including those who rely on service dogs.
• Guarantees equal opportunities and non-discrimination in accessing public places, transportation, and facilities.
2. Batas Pambansa Blg. 344 (Accessibility Law)
• Requires establishments to be accessible to PWDs, including accommodating service animals.
3. Department of Transportation (DOTr) Policies
• Allows service animals in public transportation, such as buses, trains, and planes, as long as they are properly harnessed or leashed.
• Some airlines, like Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific, have specific policies permitting service dogs onboard with documentation.
Access to Public Places
Service dogs are allowed in:
• Restaurants
• Hotels
• Malls
• Schools
• Workplaces
• Government offices
Businesses are required to accommodate service dogs without imposing extra fees or restrictions.
Requirements for Service Dogs
• Service dogs must be identifiable, often through a vest or harness.
• Owners may need to provide proof of the dog’s training or certification if requested.
• Dogs must be well-behaved and under control at all times.
Traveling with Service Dogs
• Domestic Travel: Service dogs are permitted on most forms of transportation, provided they meet safety requirements.
• International Travel to the Philippines:
• Service dogs must comply with quarantine and health regulations set by the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI).
• Required documents may include vaccination records and a veterinary health certificate.
• Owners should coordinate with the BAI in advance to avoid delays.
Cultural and Practical Considerations
• Awareness about service dogs in the Philippines is growing but may still be limited in some areas.
• It’s advisable for handlers to carry documentation to educate others about their rights if needed.
Challenges
• Enforcement of laws can be inconsistent, and some establishments may be unaware of legal obligations.
• Advocacy groups continue to work on raising awareness and improving accessibility for service dog users.
If you’re traveling to or living in the Philippines with a service dog, preparation and education are key to navigating these systems smoothly.
How much fun can be had on a two week trip?
Enough - perhaps El Nido, Boracay and Makati
Does this include airfare
Yes
@FlyMeToThePhilippines love it. I am interested. Possibly this summer just, Possibly. Option two looks good
339 Days in my Countdown. Cebu looks good for the first 30 to 60 days of my planned Three Year Vacation. I don't plan on meeting someone online, had that "blow up" on me in the US. TWICE. I figure the first 30 Days is just to START getting acclimated.
Best of luck on your journey happy new year. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
What about visas?
30 days upon arrival most
Financial planning info starts at about 19:10.
You suggested the topic! Automated segments will take a week to populate. Happy new year 🎆
@@FlyMeToThePhilippines: Happy New Year to you, too.
I don't know what you mean about automated segments. The info was good, but your intro was almost 15 minutes. Maybe I'm sort-attention-span.
@@KutWrite after a week the system will auto index and create segments “usually “ - helps people to skip ahead. Our retention graph just published this morning and it’s quite good for the intro portion, less so for the budget details. I actually expected it to be reversed. Last two videos we published that were 8-12 minutes had great retention but struggled getting views- I think it is because we average 9-14 minutes actal view time per video and 60% of 10 minutes is not getting us many views. Frustrating
@@FlyMeToThePhilippines: OK... Yo' de boss!
Your production values are great, as are the touches of humor with Chrissie.
You have stats to go by, my little voice is just one man's opinion. Maybe the retention on the intro is good because it's early in the video? Either way, I have a FF button.
I look forward to more details.
Best to go in person...Baby, here I am...