It's amazing to see AMC doing well after all the doomsday analyses from naysayers. The stock market is a device for transferring money from the impatient to the patient - warren buffet. It's good to remind people of this right now; you buy on fear and sell on greed or just hold through it all for the long term. It’s easy but lots of people forget.
@rachealhubert74 I have been thinking about how to grow my reserve by 100% or more within months. I will be grateful if you can give tips or anything on how to make good market picks and how I can get my portfolio diversified and balanced to meet up my target.
@@MaryOlson7 Bridget Mary Turow is quite popular on Bloomberg I doubt if there is anyone who is serious about stock trading that doesn't know her. She has helped me quite a few times in growing my portfolio and it was blissful without any setbacks. she is a tough person in an industry that demands clairvoyance
Been in Tagaytay 25 years ago and it's now too populated and to near a active volcano. Been in Mactan, Cebu about 15 years ago and same. Traffic was terrible, too many people there. So since 10 years ago I'm living in Bukidnon: Better cooler climate than Tagaytay, lots of nature and less population. No active volcanoes, no floods, and abundance of fresh water and food. There are no safety issues and the Living cost could hardly be lower.
@@doingeven5196 Before I stayed in Marigondon and in 2008 often experienced traffic jams on the way to Cebu, maybe thing get better with the 3rd bridge.
I retired half living in Makati and half on a farm near Olongapo. I prefer western food and like you said, get a maid. Great ideas. I'm happy this channel is about something other than what most of these channels are like.
Good job! Well done and informative Video! I liked how you chose 3 different characteristics of locations. I am sure there are other places to retire to in the Philippines but these maybe the most important ones. Also I liked how you broke down basically the most important informations including cost of living in the different places. Apart from that I find it interesting that a young guy like you makes a video for people in their retirement age. But as I said, well done.
The traffic in Cebu is really bad in a car that's why I bought or rented a motorcycle. But there are just so many things you can do in and around Cebu including having ambulance service for an old man like me. To me that out ways the traffic. I didn't go to Cebu to watch trees grow.
My wife is from the Cebu area. We own a home in liloan. It’s nice being able to walk to the beach. Plus the airport is only 30 minutes away. Shopping is close also. Plus it is much cheaper than you say. But we already own a home there. I can’t wait till traveling opens back up. We will stay in the Philippines for at least six months.
That's great to hear James. Hope that the Philippines opens up for you guys soon. And I'm glad that you mentioned that it's cheaper than mentioned in the video. I was going off of my personal research so love to hear it from someone that has actually lived in Cebu! Thanks for watching 🙏
liloan have 2 story one bedroom condo pay 180 usd month include internet, water, pay for your electric. 18 min walk too the beach. wait for the ph too open fly their hope soon.
Angeles City should be in top 3 if not #1. Not just because of the most entertainment, girls come from every province to work there, largest waterpark in Asia, 2nd largest airport in PI, fastest growing business area in PI, new train connecting Manila-Angeles- Subic. There is more things to do BY FAR in and around Angeles. Many ex-pat live there, join clubs, has the highest history for Americans, 1 hour to Subic, Pinatubo, only 2 hours to MANILA, 3 hours to Bagio. It is the Center most place to be in PHILIPPINES.
THANK YOU for producing a smart, well-written and respectful program. You're an excellent communicator, are adorable and engaging. KEEP IT UP! Makes mo wanna go back to the PI!
Great channel. The information and the way it’s delivered makes these vids a pleasure to watch. There’s A LOT of TH-camrs out there that should take notes on how it’s done. Top notch. Loving it. 👍
I live in Cebu now for 4 years and I have traveled to all tourists destinations in Phil’s and even tried living in few of them like Bohol Panglao, Dumagette and Manila and cebu is the best place to retire for expats.
Bacolod is amazing. I felt more safe here than any major U.S. city. Negros Island is def becoming the most popular place to retire in P.I. The nearby mountain area climates are Cold n Chilly ! LuV It !
My bank account was hacked. I was speaking with customer service at the same time the hacker was. He got $12,000 before I contacted the bank. My bank reimbursed my losses and tracked him to Bacolod. I will never spend money there.
Cebu is Manila 2.0. Davao, CDO, Iloilo and Bacolod I think are better alternatives. If you want a truly provincial retirement, I'd recommend Palawan, Panglao/Bohol, and Bukidnon.
My wife is from Laguna, where we bought a residential lot years ago. We plan to build a house there probably before retirement. With the improvement of highways and byways, the drive from Manila would just be a breeze.
Netherland’s people are Dutch. And having lived in both Tagatay and Dumaguete/Valencia, prefer Dumaguete as it gets less severe weather events/typhoons.
You are very bright/articulate. And driven apparently for starting your TH-cam business. Keep pushing, and you will be a huge success, that of which I have no doubt!
You may want to consider Davao. There is Samal Island nearby. Paradise Island, Pearl Farm Resort. Lots of beach property, Mount Apo, Eden Park Resort. Just to name a few places. Many malls all over.
I’m retired in the US and I’m not an American citizen but I live very comfortably so I’ve never looked at anyone else previously I’ve never seen your channel so I haven’t subscribed to it until I see something worthwhile I don’t see any appointments subscribing
Excellent video! So much pertinent info in a concise, easily understandable delivery. You might as well become a real estate agent; I'd definitely use your services based on your knowledge, even at such a young age. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
I don't think I would describe Tagaytay as "cool and misty". It's only cool relative to Manila, but still warm to hot, and also humid. The *coldest* month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C (86°F). From there it only goes warmer, frequently over 90F.
Good information and delivery from a young man! I'm Fil-Am living in TX. Were planning to retire in the Philippines in the future. I subscribed to your channel. Keep it going kid!
Wow! It's super cheap! With a retirement budget over $7,000/month, the Philippine's sounds like a great place to retire. I'm strongly considering retiring in the Philippines. Thank you for this video.
I'm a Filipino in Canada. I am definitely considering retiring in PH. I like Tagaytay but hate the traffic there. Probably somewhere in Batangas near the diving spots I love. I also like Dumaguete because of all the beautiful places accessible from there. Great diving too! I really don't like Cebu City. Another place I love is Iloilo city. Great infrastructure, restaurants, and beaches
Sounds like your leaning more towards the beaches. In that case, I definitely recommend you check out Duma and Batangas. The nice part about Batangas is that you still have good accessibility to Manila! Thanks for watching 🙏
@@TheSavvyExpat easier than coming to the US but definitely not easy. I had to come as an international student, like most Filipinos migrating here these days,. But it costs millions of pesos to do that since international students pay 3 to 4 times more tuition. But it's very to become a permanent resident after graduation and gaining Canadian work experience
@@dongshengdi773 with the maximum retirement pension of 1,200 a month. Most canadians won't be able to afford to retire here in Canada. Because $1,200 won't even be enough for rent in Vancouver and Toronto. BTW Toronto is a dump. People here work through their 70s until their bodies give up so they can save for retirement So it's good that Filipinos have the option to retire in PH where 1,200 isn't much but it will at least cover the basics
I love where I am. We have all the convenience. For medical, financial, comfort, & joy, everything I need is around me. Cost of living we are better than good. Than you for the info. We will visit Philippines only and we will travel around the world.
When I was there in the Philippines 🇵🇭 I lived in the province of Cavite and Makati City. For my preference though I would rather stay in Cavite because of the clean air. Although I did feel very comfortable living in Makati as well. Your videos are very informative and I thank you for sharing. 👍🏽
Tagaytay has been #1 on my top 5 list for places to retire in the Philippines, (Dumaguete is also on that top 5 list, with Cebu being my #6). Tagaytay is just so beautiful...I would love to wake up to that view every day for the rest of my life. Plus, being so high up, you don't have to worry (as much) about tsunamis or typhoons. Also, that proximity to Manila (while being far enough away that you are not caught up in big city life) is just too good to ignore. Good video, kid! Thanks for sharing!
I suggest, try Iloilo City. You will be amazed. Best kept secret and the locals and old-timer and peace-loving expats wanted it that way. They try to avoid unwanted and crazy expats. If you like nightlife, this place is very limited. No bar-hopping in this place. Most night life here are dinner places with live band playing.
See, those are the kind of places I especially like. No rowdy crowds of foreigners, just classy expats looking to live a peaceful retired life. Thanks for suggesting that Romeo.
Ive been trying to convince my wife to move to south mexico, but the violence is a big turn off for the both of us... we are in our 40's with two small kids. Ive recently started looking into the Philippines and we both love the idea. We are tired of the mass shootings in the US, the gun culture, the politicians that turn a blind eye, the high cost of living, the broken family culture and high crime rates. Hopefully within the two years we will be there! I cant wait!
So pleased I stumbled on your channel, great info and very professional. Thank you so much, this video really helped me. Keep up the good work, you are going places!
This is the 1st time I’ve watched your channel. You appear to be spot on on your break down of the 3 places on your list at least from what I experienced in those places. I’ll be checking out your other blogs. Aloha! 🤙🏼
Excellent job! Highly informative and clear to follow with a little humor sprinkled in here and there. This makes it a winner of a video! Thanks! 🙏🏼🙏🏼 Cheers from Alaska!!
Great stocks and I just bought in on them, but I'm interested in making short term profit, let say turn a $150K to $500k in 6months, I'd appreciate tips on how what stocks to buy to make this much profit.
This deserves a Part II! Check out Baguio as well. Subic for the retirees with their own boats. The City of Manila is having a Renaissance.. Mindanao is such a big place as well.
Explore Mindanao as well. Zamboanga del Sur, del Norte have some cool places as well and easy, simple living with no water supply issue like in Luzon. House helper is getting not as cool as said as many from the provinces, because of social media, look for greener pasture. Trust issue is a real issue these days wherever you are. Still, just check on this, mindanao has many equally great potential retirement places.
I think Dumaguete will be a good retirement place for those who are in the mid-60s to 70s+. For expats (among the 3 top places for retirement for expats). Cebu City will be more attractive as it is more cosmopolitan with more modern amenities, yet near the nice beaches and resorts. Actually, it really depends on your lifestyle. It's good you touched on the budget, cost of living.
I only have 2 choices as a home base. Cebu City/Mactan and BGC. Its close to the airport and healthcare facilities. I just want to travel the islands and neighboring countries.
Thankyou young man for your excellent review of these top three cities. I am now 70 years old and planning to retire to the Philippines this spring (if it opens back up to Americans) I have visited Cebu City and Dumaguete about 15 years ago. Both places were great and I have friends, American and Filipino, living there now. Keep up the good job on your videos and I'm a new subscriber. P.S. as a first-time visitor to the Philippines it was the first time I experienced being in a prejudice free environment ....everyone treated me just great! No one treated me badly or with racial prejudice because I am a Black American. I look forward to retiring there 😎
@@TheSavvyExpat it's because my retirement money goes a lot further in the Philippines...and also many of my older friends have also found a loving life partner. So it's a win win situation
@@realmercy exactly. And especially nowadays w/ ridiculous inflation, there's no way retiring in the U.S will get any better. And my family is friends w/ an older guy from Boston that settled down here, got a house in Cavite, and started a family. Anyways, good for you 👍 keep in touch on these videos, would love to hear your process of moving here.
Sir, it appears that this guy has a lot of people fooled. He is doing this video from Philippines. Go back and carefully watch the background, especially the traffic. Everything he shows in this video can be found from internet or other streaming sources. He even admits, that he can't properly pronounce the names of some of the cities and locations he profiling. Most Filipinos can pronounce their native language words. If he is from Chicago and being as young as he is, how would he know the prices people are paying? The answer is, if you watch other vlogers, you will learn exactly what they say they are paying. He probably can't speak any Filipino language dialects. Notice that he uses mostly American props and sceneries. The cabins he profiled for the Tagaytay area are of north American style and not of Philippines architecture. Where in Philippines would you find tumbleweeds? No where! My wife is Filipina from Philippines, not from America, she feels he is not in Philippines. I was born at night, but not last night!!!
Savvy, since you're topic is retirement, come up also with a video of how expat will access their savings transfered into Philippine banks OR infos on transferring money into the the Philippines
Young man, your video was genius, I watched it early in the morning drinking a green monster drink. I am age 59 now and in a couple of years I had plan on retiring in Cebu City, Philippines around 2025. Having been station in the Philippines long time ago too. I have now a subscription to your great channel, thanks for caring for retirees and future retirees too. From US American Air Force Security Police Military Veteran who was station at Clark Air Base (Angeles area), Philippines. GOD speed to the Philippines.
Thank you for your service David 🙏 Right on, not only are you in the perfect age to enjoy retirement in the Philippines, but you also already have experienced living here! That's great. I'll be making more videos on retiring in the Philippines, especially highlighting Cebu. Take care 💯
@@TheSavvyExpat Knowledge is power, I was so glad I was station there in Philippines. I always enjoy information to keep me updated, glad I found your channel and subscribed to it. Good looking out, thank you too.
yes I see it like you, I have a house 66 km away from Cebu and I love it. It is just important to decide whether you prefer a city life or provincial life. I could not imagine to be in the city. Too poluted, too much crime and too much traffic. But everyone is different.
@@karlthetrader I agree with, the main thing I am thinking is if I need big hospital close by just in case I need to check in for health issues. If hospitals were more adequate in the province, I would for sure live there. Now Manila, too crowded now with big Airport and Cebu, not to crowded with big Airport. I am skiddish to live in Davao for obvious security concerns from me.
This was my first video of yours I've ever seen. You gave awesome advice, and you were funny as heck. I subscribed! Hope you have more videos like this. I am from the US as well, but I have never been to the Philippines. But I plan to retire there having just turned 50.
Glad to hear that John! If you need any help, especially in terms of moving to BGC, feel free to email me at evan@thesavvyexpat.com and I can give you a hand
This video is really valuable. I loved the graphic details of cost of living; the geographic map can be a better I have to say, like showing a map for a few sec. Also in the cost of living is not including transportation: how do we get around and for how much? I like a city where there is a good night life, like bars, discos
Tagaytay is nice but gets crazy on the weekends with all the people coming in from the surrounding cities. Especially Manila. Lots of upscale restaurants and stuff but you still can get the traditional province feel.
Davao city has everything Cebu has & is rated in the top 10 safest city's in the world thanks the the former long term Mayor Rodrego Duterte & it is full of genuine kind helpfull people.
Great, and very informative video, nicely done! If my wife wasn't from Iloilo and I wasn't headed there as a result, I'd definitely check out Tagatay and Duma.👍
@@TheSavvyExpat Hey Even, Well not that I've explored many places in the Philippines yet, I will say this of Iloilo it's a really nice little city, it's got great malls, restaurants, beaches beautiful scenery if you if you head out into the Island to some of the more romote areas like Capiz which I love it's really beautiful up there about an hour from the city. You're also close to Boracay and Gamaras Islands, Gamaras is supposed to be wonderful during Mango season, great resorts both islands as well as around the Island of Panay in general. As far as living, things are on the cheaper side being your away from Luzon probably similar to what you'd find in Duma. Seems to have great dental and medical care there from what my wife tells me thankfully I've not had to make use of that yet during our visits. There's also quite a bit of really nice gated communities popping up near Iloilo city. Definitely worth future expats to visit and consider as a potential retirement place. Can't wait to get back and vlog from there. There's a lot more to Panay, it's definitely a hidden gem I'd say. Take care, God bless! 🕊️
@@USAtoPhilippinesLife great to hear that. I'd really like to visit Iloilo. In the meantime, I'll be on the look out for some iloilo vlogs on your channel!
Ilo Ilo is close to Boracay and it has its own Gigantes Islands. It should be Ilo Ilo vs. Cebu. Because Duma is not as bustling. As for Tagaytay, a better option might be Baguio, the summer capital and city of pines.
thanks for this vlog. very informative. I'm planning on moving there in a couple years with my son and his filipina wife and kids. Once there, my son will build a house, but I'd like to move on my own, and have been researching for months places like Cebu and Dumaguete, and Iloilo city area. Now I'll research the Tagaytay area. Being I'm already 72, I'd like to be able to get to medical assistance if needed, so close to good hospitals would be a determining factor. keep up the good work. much appreciated.
James Nichols. i’m 70 years old and i’m a Filipina. Leyte is our province and our place is not far from Cebu. It’s by boat maybe 5 hours. I hope we will be friends.
Your a great speaker, entertaining ! I Loved the guy speaking Englishgalog ! Keep up the good work and lets see some more of your videos soon. Ive been to all three places and there all excellent places !
I love to retired in my hometown when it's financially stable coz the problem is if you have illness the medical is not free. You have to pay medical expenses and everything. But if you have lots of money living in Philippines you live like king and Queen.
How about doing a video for those considering retiring in the provinces! I live in the provinces in a small fishing community 100km south of Cebu City. We built our nice little house on land we got from my wife's family. Total cost was about 300,000 pesos ($5400USD). Now there is no rent, we eat simple Filipino food, and live comfortably on 30k pesos ($540USD) per month. There are completely different dynamics but it is an option for many.
I just found your channel. I'm impressed. I might have to replace my old go-to channel with yours. 😊 I like that you get right to the point without all the usual, boring (and annoying!) preamble you get with most other channels.
I've heard a lot of good things about Iloilo and Bacolod city, especially for retirees. Hoping everything goes smooth settling down here James 🙏 God bless
I have been to 40 provinces in the Philippines. I’d make my Top places to retire too. Its cute how you are reading your notes, no one does that. So it looks like a high school home work. Great script though. Dumaguete is or was laid back, but their are slowly ruining the reason it was charming.It is suppose to be provoncial. Siquijor and Cebu being very close is really a selling point. Cebu is super industrialized. Its for expats with more money.
Thanks for the support Eduardo 🙏 yea, many places in the Philippines are losing it's charm due to overpopulation and industrialization. More so turning into the west little by little. Glad you enjoyed the video!
I was very impressed with your video and all the great information, I am at 59 years old and recently retired looking to relocate to the Philippines, it’s videos like this that help me make an informed decision, Great Job !
If you are still young and active and want to go to beaches , mountains and want active night life .. then Cebu City is the place. If you are older and want quiet night life with amenities and services close by then Dumaguete or even Cagayan or Davao would fit. It depends on individuals really. I am from Cebu but if i pick a place in Cebu it's probably the Mactan area close to the beach which also happens to be few minutes close to the airport. It's more quiet than living close to Metro Cebu which the traffic is a nightmare.
Good to know, originally Cebuano but I like the other islands after exploring them eg. Leyte, Bohol, Negros or Panay.... But Cebu and Negros fits the best because of the airports. Health Care wise I believe there's a 2 JCI accredited hospitals in two islands otherwise most are in Manila... I hope Philippines follows the lead of Thailand and have more JCI accredited hospitals (Thailand has 20+ I believe like Turkey) Also streamline the Fintech infrastructure or online payments to allow more International Health Insurance like Pacific Cross to be more accessible. Me and my White Canadian Fiance want to live in a homestead there but I don't want to be a fool without having $ invested for Health Care
@@TheSavvyExpat my folks have a place in BGC. i havent been there in a couple of years. keep pushing out valuable content and youll go viral soon. praying for your success
Been in Dumaguete 2.5 years now. My costs are on the high end but I have a partner and child to support. But I know people, even with a filipina, that get by on $1000 a month. Duma itself is a little congested but there are areas outside the city that are very nice. Im in Valencia which is about 8km west up into the foothills of the mountains. Its a little cooler, more rainy, but more expensive.
Good info. Retired a few years ago and traveled to Cebu. Really liked it but it is a bit congested. I've heard Valencia is nice from some expats on the internet. How much to rent a decent house? How do you handle transportation? Thanks for your input.
Very informative. You have a new subscriber! I would personally recommend Cebu City. Tagaytay is ok but the idea of living within miles of a recently active volcano is scary. I hear Duma being a small city is now 'congested ' with expats. Cebu City will give you all the finer things in life (including fast Internet connection) without leaving a hole in your pocket.
Hi! I really enjoy your channel. Hope to see you when I visit next time. I’m from Cali and have lived here over 40 years but still connected with family there. I hang out with all my family esp in your age group( 20-40 years old). I prefer their perspective about life. Good luck!
I prefer Tagaytay though, it is near the Metro and the skyway is almost complete so travelling North to South of Luzon is easier. And if I wanted to go to the beach, Tagaytay is near Batangas.
Really enjoyed your video and can't disagree with any of that. Personally we chose the city of San Fernando (Pampanga) and I absolutely love it there. We are a 10 minute walk over the NLEx to a couple of very nice malls, and all the food choices a person could ever hope for, as well as right across the street from an S&R. We're temporarily back in Vancouver to get rid of our stuff and get back to San Fernando permanently this October.
We have a nice house there living in the boundary of Angeles and San Fernando in a subdivision peaceful and well guarded not just everyone can get inside good status of living 🇸🇽🇺🇸
I’m marrying a young lady in Bayawan. I just bought a beach front lot so I can fish. I live in a small town in the US, and a small provincial town suits me just fine. There is plenty of good health care there and Dumaguete is just a two hour drive away if I need to shop for “special” items. I really like living there. Can’t wait to get back as soon as I can.
@@TheSavvyExpat My fiancé are going to be married soon. When the title is created (we are working to get a clear title - doesn’t get paid until the title is clear) my name will be second on the title so if anything happens to my fiancé I can inherit the land (only way I can own land in the Philippines). I also have a renewable ten year contract that allows me to use the land as I wish. I intend to become a dual citizen of the Philippines as well.
@@1MinuteFlipDoc My dad died and I had to return to the states to take care of my mom. Then she died and left me the family farm. I could never sell it, so I'm stuck here.
The whole video is very interesting and has a ton of useful information: but the very best moment is at 4:09 with the "... and whatever you call people from the Netherlands" 😂😂😂
It's amazing to see AMC doing well after all the doomsday analyses from naysayers. The stock market is a device for transferring money from the impatient to the patient - warren buffet. It's good to remind people of this right now; you buy on fear and sell on greed or just hold through it all for the long term. It’s easy but lots of people forget.
@rachealhubert74 I have been thinking about how to grow my reserve by 100% or more within months. I will be grateful if you can give tips or anything on how to make good market picks and how I can get my portfolio diversified and balanced to meet up my target.
@rachealhubert74 That's great. How do I reach her, you got any possible means of getting more info on her services?
@rachealhubert74 I just looked up this person, and surprisingly she seems proficient. I thought this was just some overrated BS, I appreciate this.
@@MaryOlson7 Bridget Mary Turow is quite popular on Bloomberg I doubt if there is anyone who is serious about stock trading that doesn't know her. She has helped me quite a few times in growing my portfolio and it was blissful without any setbacks. she is a tough person in an industry that demands clairvoyance
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Been in Tagaytay 25 years ago and it's now too populated and to near a active volcano. Been in Mactan, Cebu about 15 years ago and same. Traffic was terrible, too many people there. So since 10 years ago I'm living in Bukidnon: Better cooler climate than Tagaytay, lots of nature and less population. No active volcanoes, no floods, and abundance of fresh water and food. There are no safety issues and the Living cost could hardly be lower.
Thanks for feedback. I'll have to do some research on Bukidnon, sounds great.
welcome to the real world its called development move south to Mindanio but be ready to dodge bullets ok
@@colinwoods5663 😂😂😂
im coming! ahhahaha thanks for this!
i just moved from manila to mactan...
@@doingeven5196 Before I stayed in Marigondon and in 2008 often experienced traffic jams on the way to Cebu, maybe thing get better with the 3rd bridge.
I retired half living in Makati and half on a farm near Olongapo. I prefer western food and like you said, get a maid. Great ideas. I'm happy this channel is about something other than what most of these channels are like.
Glad to bring some variety to the table Martin 👌
Yup
Good job! Well done and informative Video! I liked how you chose 3 different characteristics of locations. I am sure there are other places to retire to in the Philippines but these maybe the most important ones. Also I liked how you broke down basically the most important informations including cost of living in the different places.
Apart from that I find it interesting that a young guy like you makes a video for people in their retirement age. But as I said, well done.
Glad to hear the video was useful to you Frank! Thanks for watching.
Hi! I'm from Haarlem, The Netherlands. Been around the Philippines and all I can say is, it's Absolutely Iloilo for me. Look it up.
I'm going to be uploading a video on Retirement in iloilo very soon. Stay tuned my friend 💯
Great job promoting retirement places and towns in the good ol' Philippines. As they often say: Mabuhay !!!
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I got at least 10 years before I could consider retiring anywhere outside the US. But I'm enjoying your videos young man. Keep up the great work. 😁👍
Cebu is the best, you got the city life , beaches, you got the mountains and nightlife within your reach.
Exactly, great accessibility to everything in Cebu 💯
@@TheSavvyExpat and the worst traffic...
@@bienanatan3195 really? Heard it was bad. Not as bad as Manila though.
The traffic in Cebu is really bad in a car that's why I bought or rented a motorcycle. But there are just so many things you can do in and around Cebu including having ambulance service for an old man like me. To me that out ways the traffic. I didn't go to Cebu to watch trees grow.
My wife is from the Cebu area. We own a home in liloan. It’s nice being able to walk to the beach. Plus the airport is only 30 minutes away. Shopping is close also. Plus it is much cheaper than you say. But we already own a home there. I can’t wait till traveling opens back up. We will stay in the Philippines for at least six months.
That's great to hear James. Hope that the Philippines opens up for you guys soon. And I'm glad that you mentioned that it's cheaper than mentioned in the video. I was going off of my personal research so love to hear it from someone that has actually lived in Cebu! Thanks for watching 🙏
liloan have 2 story one bedroom condo pay 180 usd month include internet, water, pay for your electric. 18 min walk too the beach. wait for the ph too open fly their hope soon.
You have to eat "masi" in Liloan. Titays is the place to go 😊
@@monrubinlove masi
Very nice you're covering retirement; you look awefully young for early retirement; can't discriminate now a days. Job well done lad!
Appreciate that! You can never be too early to prepare 👍
@@TheSavvyExpat so true , best get out the rat race any age.
@@hillbillyintheasia6122 amen to that!
Angeles City should be in top 3 if not #1. Not just because of the most entertainment, girls come from every province to work there, largest waterpark in Asia, 2nd largest airport in PI, fastest growing business area in PI, new train connecting Manila-Angeles- Subic. There is more things to do BY FAR in and around Angeles. Many ex-pat live there, join clubs, has the highest history for Americans, 1 hour to Subic, Pinatubo, only 2 hours to MANILA, 3 hours to Bagio. It is the Center most place to be in PHILIPPINES.
You’re a good guy and have a very trustworthy presence. Good info. Good job. Hope you grow. You are one of the best out there.
I appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching and take care!
THANK YOU for producing a smart, well-written and respectful program. You're an excellent communicator, are adorable and engaging. KEEP IT UP! Makes mo wanna go back to the PI!
Thanks Roland. That means a lot.
Great channel. The information and the way it’s delivered makes these vids a pleasure to watch. There’s A LOT of TH-camrs out there that should take notes on how it’s done. Top notch. Loving it. 👍
I appreciate the kind words! Thanks for tuning in 🙌
I live in Cebu now for 4 years and I have traveled to all tourists destinations in Phil’s and even tried living in few of them like Bohol Panglao, Dumagette and Manila and cebu is the best place to retire for expats.
ILOILO city is the BEST! Modern, very clean, low crime and loving people.
Bacolod is amazing. I felt more safe here than any major U.S. city. Negros Island is def becoming the most popular place to retire in P.I. The nearby mountain area climates are Cold n Chilly ! LuV It !
My bank account was hacked. I was speaking with customer service at the same time the hacker was. He got $12,000 before I contacted the bank. My bank reimbursed my losses and tracked him to Bacolod. I will never spend money there.
Cebu is Manila 2.0. Davao, CDO, Iloilo and Bacolod I think are better alternatives.
If you want a truly provincial retirement, I'd recommend Palawan, Panglao/Bohol, and Bukidnon.
Yea, I'll be making a video on Bohol soon
Good video. Right to the point and no rambling on in different directions.
You know it!
My wife is from Laguna, where we bought a residential lot years ago. We plan to build a house there probably before retirement. With the improvement of highways and byways, the drive from Manila would just be a breeze.
Awesome!
Netherland’s people are Dutch. And having lived in both Tagatay and Dumaguete/Valencia, prefer Dumaguete as it gets less severe weather events/typhoons.
I hear ya. Living in Tagaytay can be unpredictable in terms of weather which is its biggest flaw.
You are very bright/articulate. And driven apparently for starting your TH-cam business. Keep pushing, and you will be a huge success, that of which I have no doubt!
That made my day John. Thank you.
You may want to consider Davao. There is Samal Island nearby. Paradise Island, Pearl Farm Resort. Lots of beach property, Mount Apo, Eden Park Resort. Just to name a few places. Many malls all over.
Absolutely, will be doing a video on Davao soon 🙏
Terrible traffic.😢
Like Tony-8280 says... the traffic is a BITCH
I’m retired in the US and I’m not an American citizen but I live very comfortably so I’ve never looked at anyone else previously I’ve never seen your channel so I haven’t subscribed to it until I see something worthwhile I don’t see any appointments subscribing
Excellent video! So much pertinent info in a concise, easily understandable delivery. You might as well become a real estate agent; I'd definitely use your services based on your knowledge, even at such a young age. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
That means a lot Peter 💯 more real estate and retirement videos coming up! Appreciate your support man 🙏
you were so good I subd and liked,, I'm moving to Guimaras when it opens,, thanks for posting
That's great to hear Bj, take care!
Also, for American veterans, there is a VA hospital in Manila which can service any qualified veteran.
Your english is really good dude!
I don't think I would describe Tagaytay as "cool and misty". It's only cool relative to Manila, but still warm to hot, and also humid. The *coldest* month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C (86°F). From there it only goes warmer, frequently over 90F.
Smart, Funny and informative. Enjoyed this video. Keep up the great work.
Much appreciated!
My dude you are too funny. You have yourself a subscriber! I love your content, I love your humor & I appreciate your work. Saludos.
Thanks man!
Good information and delivery from a young man! I'm Fil-Am living in TX. Were planning to retire in the Philippines in the future. I subscribed to your channel. Keep it going kid!
I was stationed in Subic 88-91 then returned for Pinatubo and I have always considered retiring in PI
That's awesome. A lot more retirement videos to come so stay tuned for that 💯
I live in olongapo too..
OMG, young man this was an excellent video. I am shocked that you have this information at such a young age. Thank you for sharing....
Appreciate it 🙏
Best video on the subject I've ever seen. And I've seen hundreds.
Means a lot Michael 💯 God bless
Wow! It's super cheap! With a retirement budget over $7,000/month, the Philippine's sounds like a great place to retire. I'm strongly considering retiring in the Philippines. Thank you for this video.
With $7k you could even retire in Hawaii
I'm a Filipino in Canada. I am definitely considering retiring in PH. I like Tagaytay but hate the traffic there. Probably somewhere in Batangas near the diving spots I love. I also like Dumaguete because of all the beautiful places accessible from there. Great diving too! I really don't like Cebu City. Another place I love is Iloilo city. Great infrastructure, restaurants, and beaches
Sounds like your leaning more towards the beaches. In that case, I definitely recommend you check out Duma and Batangas. The nice part about Batangas is that you still have good accessibility to Manila! Thanks for watching 🙏
The Best place to Retire for Filipinos is Canada 👍
Vancouver , Toronto …
@@dongshengdi773 yea it depends on your work situation too 💯 but I'm with you on that, it's a lot easier to get into Canada than the U.S!
@@TheSavvyExpat easier than coming to the US but definitely not easy. I had to come as an international student, like most Filipinos migrating here these days,. But it costs millions of pesos to do that since international students pay 3 to 4 times more tuition. But it's very to become a permanent resident after graduation and gaining Canadian work experience
@@dongshengdi773 with the maximum retirement pension of 1,200 a month. Most canadians won't be able to afford to retire here in Canada. Because $1,200 won't even be enough for rent in Vancouver and Toronto. BTW Toronto is a dump. People here work through their 70s until their bodies give up so they can save for retirement So it's good that Filipinos have the option to retire in PH where 1,200 isn't much but it will at least cover the basics
I love where I am. We have all the convenience. For medical, financial, comfort, & joy, everything I need is around me. Cost of living we are better than good. Than you for the info. We will visit Philippines only and we will travel around the world.
When I was there in the Philippines 🇵🇭 I lived in the province of Cavite and Makati City. For my preference though I would rather stay in Cavite because of the clean air. Although I did feel very comfortable living in Makati as well. Your videos are very informative and I thank you for sharing. 👍🏽
This Kid is Awesome... how could I not Subscribe???
Well Well Done!!!!!!!!!!!!
You the man John! Thanks for watching my friend 🙌
@@TheSavvyExpat Thank you....
Nice value you have given here. I appreciate it. Thanks for including Cebu City in your list.
Of course 💯 thanks for watching
@@TheSavvyExpat my pleasure. Your content is significant to mine. ❤
Tagaytay has been #1 on my top 5 list for places to retire in the Philippines, (Dumaguete is also on that top 5 list, with Cebu being my #6). Tagaytay is just so beautiful...I would love to wake up to that view every day for the rest of my life. Plus, being so high up, you don't have to worry (as much) about tsunamis or typhoons. Also, that proximity to Manila (while being far enough away that you are not caught up in big city life) is just too good to ignore.
Good video, kid! Thanks for sharing!
I suggest, try Iloilo City. You will be amazed. Best kept secret and the locals and old-timer and peace-loving expats wanted it that way. They try to avoid unwanted and crazy expats. If you like nightlife, this place is very limited. No bar-hopping in this place. Most night life here are dinner places with live band playing.
See, those are the kind of places I especially like. No rowdy crowds of foreigners, just classy expats looking to live a peaceful retired life. Thanks for suggesting that Romeo.
I like Iloilo as well and surprised it wasn’t on the top 3.
Dose it have beautiful beaches ?
@@juancarlosmiralles8781 Yes lot of beaches in Iloilo!!!
@@juancarlosmiralles8781 It is mostly beaches if you ask me. You can check the map.
Ive been trying to convince my wife to move to south mexico, but the violence is a big turn off for the both of us... we are in our 40's with two small kids. Ive recently started looking into the Philippines and we both love the idea. We are tired of the mass shootings in the US, the gun culture, the politicians that turn a blind eye, the high cost of living, the broken family culture and high crime rates. Hopefully within the two years we will be there! I cant wait!
im on board bro...retiring in 5 months. i feel the same way about the US...i also tell you, check out Thailand also...you will be shocked🎉
So pleased I stumbled on your channel, great info and very professional. Thank you so much, this video really helped me. Keep up the good work, you are going places!
Appreciate that Steven 🙏 more videos to come
AWESOME video! I've watched a lot of videos on Dumaguete. Love it!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is the 1st time I’ve watched your channel. You appear to be spot on on your break down of the 3 places on your list at least from what I experienced in those places. I’ll be checking out your other blogs. Aloha! 🤙🏼
Appreciate it man 👊
Excellent job! Highly informative and clear to follow with a little humor sprinkled in here and there. This makes it a winner of a video! Thanks! 🙏🏼🙏🏼 Cheers from Alaska!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
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Dumaguete...there are two volcanoes there, the MT Talinis & Mt Kanlao , anytime it can erupt
This deserves a Part II!
Check out Baguio as well.
Subic for the retirees with their own boats.
The City of Manila is having a Renaissance..
Mindanao is such a big place as well.
Will definitely be doing more retirement videos! Matter of fact, my next video will be on Baguio retirement so stay tuned for that Arnel 💯
Baguio becomes so over populated during holidays, especially at Christmas (Pasko) and Easter (Pascha). And Baguio had become expensive.
Subic, you say!
Thanks...I’ve been googling around searching for marinas, boats for sale , etc.
I’ll check that now...
Explore Mindanao as well. Zamboanga del Sur, del Norte have some cool places as well and easy, simple living with no water supply issue like in Luzon. House helper is getting not as cool as said as many from the provinces, because of social media, look for greener pasture. Trust issue is a real issue these days wherever you are. Still, just check on this, mindanao has many equally great potential retirement places.
@@TheSavvyExpat no more room in Baguio, please go elsewhere.
Haha, I'm not American, but yet I subscribed. Furthermore, yes, I am seeking to retire in the Philippines 🇵🇭 this year following my 66th birthday
I think Dumaguete will be a good retirement place for those who are in the mid-60s to 70s+. For expats (among the 3 top places for retirement for expats). Cebu City will be more attractive as it is more cosmopolitan with more modern amenities, yet near the nice beaches and resorts. Actually, it really depends on your lifestyle. It's good you touched on the budget, cost of living.
Agreed. Thanks for watching Leticia 🙏
I only have 2 choices as a home base. Cebu City/Mactan and BGC. Its close to the airport and healthcare facilities. I just want to travel the islands and neighboring countries.
may volcanoe din sa dumaguete..pls search sa google
Great Job promoting our counter the PH..🇵🇭🇵🇭
Adding Clark Pampanga, Iloilo City and Cagayan de Oro
I'll have to research Cagayan De Oro. Thanks 👍
Yes ❤️❤️❤️
Excellent video and the humor made me subscribe. Thank you! :)
Thankyou young man for your excellent review of these top three cities. I am now 70 years old and planning to retire to the Philippines this spring (if it opens back up to Americans) I have visited Cebu City and Dumaguete about 15 years ago. Both places were great and I have friends, American and Filipino, living there now. Keep up the good job on your videos and I'm a new subscriber.
P.S. as a first-time visitor to the Philippines it was the first time I experienced being in a prejudice free environment ....everyone treated me just great! No one treated me badly or with racial prejudice because I am a Black American. I look forward to retiring there 😎
That's great to hear 🙌 hope you have a smooth process settling down here. Any particular reason why you chose to retire in the Philippines?
@@TheSavvyExpat it's because my retirement money goes a lot further in the Philippines...and also many of my older friends have also found a loving life partner. So it's a win win situation
@@realmercy exactly. And especially nowadays w/ ridiculous inflation, there's no way retiring in the U.S will get any better. And my family is friends w/ an older guy from Boston that settled down here, got a house in Cavite, and started a family. Anyways, good for you 👍 keep in touch on these videos, would love to hear your process of moving here.
Many black amercan retire in ph
Sir, it appears that this guy has a lot of people fooled. He is doing this video from Philippines. Go back and carefully watch the background, especially the traffic. Everything he shows in this video can be found from internet or other streaming sources. He even admits, that he can't properly pronounce the names of some of the cities and locations he profiling. Most Filipinos can pronounce their native language words. If he is from Chicago and being as young as he is, how would he know the prices people are paying? The answer is, if you watch other vlogers, you will learn exactly what they say they are paying. He probably can't speak any Filipino language dialects. Notice that he uses mostly American props and sceneries. The cabins he profiled for the Tagaytay area are of north American style and not of Philippines architecture. Where in Philippines would you find tumbleweeds? No where! My wife is Filipina from Philippines, not from America, she feels he is not in Philippines. I was born at night, but not last night!!!
enjoyed this. and the movie clips in between..good job..thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Savvy, since you're topic is retirement, come up also with a video of how expat will access their savings transfered into Philippine banks OR infos on transferring money into the the Philippines
Excellent suggestion
Right specially when building a house how do you access senfing money
Greetings from Chicago. Your content is outstanding. I think I'll binge-watch a few more episodes this weekend
Young man, your video was genius, I watched it early in the morning drinking a green monster drink. I am age 59 now and in a couple of years I had plan on retiring in Cebu City, Philippines around 2025. Having been station in the Philippines long time ago too. I have now a subscription to your great channel, thanks for caring for retirees and future retirees too. From US American Air Force Security Police Military Veteran who was station at Clark Air Base (Angeles area), Philippines. GOD speed to the Philippines.
Thank you for your service David 🙏 Right on, not only are you in the perfect age to enjoy retirement in the Philippines, but you also already have experienced living here! That's great. I'll be making more videos on retiring in the Philippines, especially highlighting Cebu. Take care 💯
@@TheSavvyExpat Knowledge is power, I was so glad I was station there in Philippines. I always enjoy information to keep me updated, glad I found your channel and subscribed to it. Good looking out, thank you too.
yes I see it like you, I have a house 66 km away from Cebu and I love it. It is just important to decide whether you prefer a city life or provincial life. I could not imagine to be in the city. Too poluted, too much crime and too much traffic. But everyone is different.
@@karlthetrader I agree with, the main thing I am thinking is if I need big hospital close by just in case I need to check in for health issues. If hospitals were more adequate in the province, I would for sure live there. Now Manila, too crowded now with big Airport and Cebu, not to crowded with big Airport. I am skiddish to live in Davao for obvious security concerns from me.
your side videos are so effing hilarious! lol i love it. Nice and very informative video! keep it up
appreciate that!
This was my first video of yours I've ever seen. You gave awesome advice, and you were funny as heck. I subscribed! Hope you have more videos like this. I am from the US as well, but I have never been to the Philippines. But I plan to retire there having just turned 50.
Glad to hear that John! If you need any help, especially in terms of moving to BGC, feel free to email me at evan@thesavvyexpat.com and I can give you a hand
@@TheSavvyExpat Wow, Evan, thank you sooo much! 😎
I enjoyed watching this great video. I am from Cebu but living now in Canada. Thanks and looking forward for more of your videos.
This video is really valuable. I loved the graphic details of cost of living; the geographic map can be a better I have to say, like showing a map for a few sec. Also in the cost of living is not including transportation: how do we get around and for how much? I like a city where there is a good night life, like bars, discos
Gotcha. will keep that in mind for my next retirement video. Thanks for watching!
Great job! A new subscriber from the US! Thank you for this info!
Thanks for watching 🙏
For me, I would rather stay in not very populated areas like most part of Mindanao, Cagayan de Oro, Bukidnon, etc.
I don't blame ya
Very informative, even entertaining at times. I was already considering Dumaguete as I’m recently retired. Yes, I did like and subscribed. Thanks.
Tagaytay is nice but gets crazy on the weekends with all the people coming in from the surrounding cities. Especially Manila. Lots of upscale restaurants and stuff but you still can get the traditional province feel.
Davao city has everything Cebu has & is rated in the top 10 safest city's in the world thanks the the former long term Mayor Rodrego Duterte & it is full of genuine kind helpfull people.
Yea! He really cleaned that place up!
Isn’t there some rebel kidnappings in and around Davao a bombing also a few years ago
@@sweproductions1 was there? I don't know, at least from what I've heard it's safe.
I don’t think so
Thank you for sharing these information. So pleased to hear that you mentioned Dumaguete. It’s where my property located at.
Great, and very informative video, nicely done! If my wife wasn't from Iloilo and I wasn't headed there as a result, I'd definitely check out Tagatay and Duma.👍
I appreciate the support Mike. I'm acutally curious, how do you like there in Iloilo? God bless you guys 🙏
@@TheSavvyExpat Hey Even, Well not that I've explored many places in the Philippines yet, I will say this of Iloilo it's a really nice little city, it's got great malls, restaurants, beaches beautiful scenery if you if you head out into the Island to some of the more romote areas like Capiz which I love it's really beautiful up there about an hour from the city. You're also close to Boracay and Gamaras Islands, Gamaras is supposed to be wonderful during Mango season, great resorts both islands as well as around the Island of Panay in general. As far as living, things are on the cheaper side being your away from Luzon probably similar to what you'd find in Duma. Seems to have great dental and medical care there from what my wife tells me thankfully I've not had to make use of that yet during our visits. There's also quite a bit of really nice gated communities popping up near Iloilo city. Definitely worth future expats to visit and consider as a potential retirement place. Can't wait to get back and vlog from there. There's a lot more to Panay, it's definitely a hidden gem I'd say. Take care, God bless! 🕊️
@@USAtoPhilippinesLife great to hear that. I'd really like to visit Iloilo. In the meantime, I'll be on the look out for some iloilo vlogs on your channel!
Ilo Ilo is close to Boracay and it has its own Gigantes Islands. It should be Ilo Ilo vs. Cebu. Because Duma is not as bustling. As for Tagaytay, a better option might be Baguio, the summer capital and city of pines.
@@eduardochavacano absolutely, I'll be doing a video on Baguio soon!
Amazing ! Very well researched. Well done . 👍😎 My home town is Dumaguete., watching here in UK 🇬🇧
thanks for this vlog. very informative. I'm planning on moving there in a couple years with my son and his filipina wife and kids. Once there, my son will build a house, but I'd like to move on my own, and have been researching for months places like Cebu and Dumaguete, and Iloilo city area. Now I'll research the Tagaytay area. Being I'm already 72, I'd like to be able to get to medical assistance if needed, so close to good hospitals would be a determining factor. keep up the good work. much appreciated.
James Nichols. i’m 70 years old and i’m a Filipina. Leyte is our province and our place is not far from Cebu. It’s by boat maybe 5 hours. I hope we will be friends.
@@andresitapavo7657 haha bigaun 🤣
@@Pinoyjeepney can you edit that reply i don’t like it
Your a great speaker, entertaining ! I
Loved the guy speaking Englishgalog ! Keep up the good work and lets see some more of your videos soon. Ive been to all three places and there all excellent places !
I appreciate the kind words Robert 🙏 More retirement videos coming soon!
@@TheSavvyExpat will be anxiously waiting !
I love to retired in my hometown when it's financially stable coz the problem is if you have illness the medical is not free. You have to pay medical expenses and everything. But if you have lots of money living in Philippines you live like king and Queen.
true
Thanks for all of the useful information. I always enjoy your videos.
How about doing a video for those considering retiring in the provinces! I live in the provinces in a small fishing community 100km south of Cebu City. We built our nice little house on land we got from my wife's family. Total cost was about 300,000 pesos ($5400USD). Now there is no rent, we eat simple Filipino food, and live comfortably on 30k pesos ($540USD) per month. There are completely different dynamics but it is an option for many.
I just found your channel. I'm impressed. I might have to replace my old go-to channel with yours. 😊
I like that you get right to the point without all the usual, boring (and annoying!) preamble you get with most other channels.
Manila would not be my choice, Cebu is a possibility but I am probably going to retire in Iloilo or Bacolod. Thanks for the video!
I've heard a lot of good things about Iloilo and Bacolod city, especially for retirees. Hoping everything goes smooth settling down here James 🙏 God bless
I guess you're on the right way.
We have two different friends from Oliolo and my wife visited and liked the location because not far from Manila by coach
James hit me if you going to Iloilo I bought a condo that way but live in Miami full time now
@@edwardlawler9487 how much for a condo there?
Bro, I am loving your videos and your breakdown of costs is invaluable! The least I could do is comment/Like
man, I appreciate that tons
I have been to 40 provinces in the Philippines. I’d make my Top places to retire too. Its cute how you are reading your notes, no one does that. So it looks like a high school home work. Great script though. Dumaguete is or was laid back, but their are slowly ruining the reason it was charming.It is suppose to be provoncial. Siquijor and Cebu being very close is really a selling point. Cebu is super industrialized. Its for expats with more money.
Thanks for the support Eduardo 🙏 yea, many places in the Philippines are losing it's charm due to overpopulation and industrialization. More so turning into the west little by little. Glad you enjoyed the video!
I was very impressed with your video and all the great information, I am at 59 years old and recently retired looking to relocate to the Philippines, it’s videos like this that help me make an informed decision, Great Job !
If you are still young and active and want to go to beaches , mountains and want active
night life .. then Cebu City is the place.
If you are older and want quiet night life with amenities and services close by then
Dumaguete or even Cagayan or Davao would fit.
It depends on individuals really.
I am from Cebu but if i pick a place in Cebu it's probably the Mactan area close to the beach
which also happens to be few minutes close to the airport. It's more quiet than living
close to Metro Cebu which the traffic is a nightmare.
Good to know, originally Cebuano but I like the other islands after exploring them eg. Leyte, Bohol, Negros or Panay.... But Cebu and Negros fits the best because of the airports. Health Care wise I believe there's a 2 JCI accredited hospitals in two islands otherwise most are in Manila... I hope Philippines follows the lead of Thailand and have more JCI accredited hospitals (Thailand has 20+ I believe like Turkey)
Also streamline the Fintech infrastructure or online payments to allow more International Health Insurance like Pacific Cross to be more accessible.
Me and my White Canadian Fiance want to live in a homestead there but I don't want to be a fool without having $ invested for Health Care
Love your most informative video on the 3 best retirement places for your money and those funny videos in between 😂
thanks man!
How do you only have 300+ subscribers? Definitely should be up in the thousands! Keep putting up dope content brother. Don’t stop!
I appreciate that man! God bless 🙌
@@TheSavvyExpat my folks have a place in BGC. i havent been there in a couple of years. keep pushing out valuable content and youll go viral soon. praying for your success
You’re getting better and better as you’re getting mature ..thanks for the great insights ! I just subscribe 👍🙏
Thanks Mylene
I’ll share this in FB. You deserve to have more subscribers kiddo.
Awesome I appreciate that a ton
Thanks for your good reviews, I'm coming to give it try in Cebu ....looking forward to it, should be there in September.
Been in Dumaguete 2.5 years now. My costs are on the high end but I have a partner and child to support. But I know people, even with a filipina, that get by on $1000 a month. Duma itself is a little congested but there are areas outside the city that are very nice. Im in Valencia which is about 8km west up into the foothills of the mountains. Its a little cooler, more rainy, but more expensive.
Thanks for sharing Michael. Sound like life there is treating ya good.
Good info. Retired a few years ago and traveled to Cebu. Really liked it but it is a bit congested. I've heard Valencia is nice from some expats on the internet. How much to rent a decent house? How do you handle transportation? Thanks for your input.
@@namvet1968 Following
Just found your channel. Love deadpan sense of humor :) Now a subscriber.
Welcome aboard!
Very informative. You have a new subscriber! I would personally recommend Cebu City. Tagaytay is ok but the idea of living within miles of a recently active volcano is scary. I hear Duma being a small city is now 'congested ' with expats. Cebu City will give you all the finer things in life (including fast Internet connection) without leaving a hole in your pocket.
Well said Phil, thanks for watching
Hi! I really enjoy your channel. Hope to see you when I visit next time. I’m from Cali and have lived here over 40 years but still connected with family there. I hang out with all my family esp in your age group( 20-40 years old). I prefer their perspective about life. Good luck!
I prefer Tagaytay though, it is near the Metro and the skyway is almost complete so travelling North to South of Luzon is easier. And if I wanted to go to the beach, Tagaytay is near Batangas.
Try roadtripping. Tagaytay to nasugbu to kaybiang tunnel. It was unreal
Great video. Thanks! I love lots of places in the Philippines, but Dumaguete and Butuan are amongst my favorite.
Really enjoyed your video and can't disagree with any of that. Personally we chose the city of San Fernando (Pampanga) and I absolutely love it there. We are a 10 minute walk over the NLEx to a couple of very nice malls, and all the food choices a person could ever hope for, as well as right across the street from an S&R.
We're temporarily back in Vancouver to get rid of our stuff and get back to San Fernando permanently this October.
So you will soon become a cabalen, as they say in kapampangan dialect.
@@mabeldelrey7741 it's a beautiful area of the country and we're both anxious to get back. 😊
We have a nice house there living in the boundary of Angeles and San Fernando in a subdivision peaceful and well guarded not just everyone can get inside good status of living 🇸🇽🇺🇸
I’m marrying a young lady in Bayawan. I just bought a beach front lot so I can fish. I live in a small town in the US, and a small provincial town suits me just fine. There is plenty of good health care there and Dumaguete is just a two hour drive away if I need to shop for “special” items. I really like living there. Can’t wait to get back as soon as I can.
Sounds like the life Anthony. How were you able to buy property in the Philippines?
@@TheSavvyExpat My fiancé are going to be married soon. When the title is created (we are working to get a clear title - doesn’t get paid until the title is clear) my name will be second on the title so if anything happens to my fiancé I can inherit the land (only way I can own land in the Philippines). I also have a renewable ten year contract that allows me to use the land as I wish. I intend to become a dual citizen of the Philippines as well.
Bayawan is nicer than Dumaguete good choice.
I lived in Dumaguete 12 years, and it was great. The people are the best. But I had to leave in 2011. I hope it's still a wonderful place to live.
It's probably a lot more crowded nowadays Travis
why'd you leave?
@@1MinuteFlipDoc My dad died and I had to return to the states to take care of my mom. Then she died and left me the family farm. I could never sell it, so I'm stuck here.
@@travishartzler9155 oh i see. sorry to hear that. :(
The whole video is very interesting and has a ton of useful information: but the very best moment is at 4:09 with the "... and whatever you call people from the Netherlands" 😂😂😂
I love how you talk about how Cebu City is "lively commercialized" and then show a picture of BGC in Manila ;)
oh did I? haha I didn't catch on that. Good eye Roberto!