Wow. Thank you so much Joey. Really appreciate that. I'm just along for the ride and documenting my experience as I go. Possibly help others who are looking to come here or folks who want to escape their reality for a little. Thank you for your kind words and for watching. Take care there:)
Wife and I made the mistake not purchasing globe mobile WiFi while we were at Manila airport. Once we arrived to Cebu every globe we stopped at were sold out. I’m subscribed to your channel because you have a great perspective on life in the Philippines. Keep up the great work.
Hey man first time viewer. I really like the camera angle, that awesome. My wife is Filipino from General Santos. Never been to Cebu but watching your video I'm interest is visiting, but my main goal or desire is to relocate to my wife home town. I agree with you 200% here in the US is changing not for the better. I'm a Atlanta native and about 4 year from now I will retire and be ready to make that move. So I applaud you for doing what I dreaming of. You rock!
I would never have seen that area and the mall without you giving us a tour and narrative. Thank you! The last time I was there in Cebu was in 1980 when I visited my aunt in Lahug. It was rather rural then, but looking at it now? Four big wows! Unbelievable progress. Cebu has left Davao behind. Before, it was neck and neck. Davao, although very very safe and peaceful, needs to look at Cebu, and how it sped up matters to bring it to international level. I am very impressed. Thank you Chris for this eye opener. I appreciate it. Cheers from Spain!
Chris - really cool how you go the extra mile in your videos to provide the "pro-tips" on what you're discussing - like: how to find Globe in the mall, given that it is really hard to find; how to find JRC Visa and how they have been helpful with your visa requirements; the best entrance and exit points to the Ayala mall, and so on. Great stuff man!
Nice man. Glad that helped. After meeting up with a couple of folks who had newly arrived they had the same questions so made the vid. Thanks for watching. Feel free to email me if you like when you're here or close to coming. Happy to help out if I can. Take care there.
What was interesting about this is the two ex-pats I met. They both had the exact same questions, as well as these are things I struggled with when I first got to the area.
You seem like a really nice guy with a pretty great attitude. People respond positively to you. Keep it up. In a couple of years you could grow your subscribers to 100,000 and beyond. Good luck!
Congratulations on 500 subscribers Chris ,Great information ℹ️ ,I’m intrigued how you got that drone kinda shot especially 1:04 .I know a little about the Insta 360 been looking to buy one for my travels .keep up the good vlogs
Yeah the Insta 360 camera is a really powerful tool and you can really do a lot with it. Especially in post. Quick question. Do I know you? Did we work together?
Hi Chris and Jo. New subscriber here. I met you in Chowking in Ayala Mall a few days ago with some friends. Thanks for your advice. But I still got lost...lol...but jokes aside I really appreciate all your advice. I just need to catch up on a few vids. Thankyou and keep up the great work.🙏😁
Hello mate, Anthony from Melbourne, Australia. I just discovered your channel and I'm absolutely loving your insight and local knowledge. I'm heading to Cebu City in July to start to look for places to retire and relocate. Really appreciate your time and effort. Very grateful 🙏🙏👍
Thank you. Really appreciate you watching and commenting. If there’s anything I can do to help feel free to reach out. My email is under the about tab.
@@CarefreeChris Really kind mate. Thank you. We really appreciate your time and effort and it makes our travels much easier. If you're in Cebu City in July I'll shout you a beer, coffee or lunch 🙏👍👍
I was there in Cebu in late February. Even the same hotel. I even walked to the Starbucks you passed by and had brunch in The Social 😄 Not sure if it's better, but forex in banks, particularly BDO, is typically 0.50% from the mid-market rate buy/sell for US dollars.
It’s dangerous to cross the street from Quest hotel to Ayala Center. Vehicles are coming very fast from the over bridge. Seda is the best hotel just within the Ayala mall but more expensive. It used to be the Marriott.
Nice. You coming to Cebu City? Look me up if ya like. As far as how I shoot my videos…. How do you film that? Is that a drone flying behind you? Quick vid on my equipment… th-cam.com/video/6PRs2_QOG7w/w-d-xo.html
Have you tried visiting the mountain restaurants and sites in Busay , vieu resto , lavie parissiene and top of busay it’s refreshing up there with the whole view of the city
Nice. I’ll have to check out the area of town. Thank you for the suggestion. Hopefully i can get my bike registered soon and can venture out to other places in town. Up the Transcentral HWY is on my list for sure. Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any other suggestions on places to go around Cebu City.
Thanks for watching. Appreciate it. Around my neck is a shell necklace i picked up on Bantayan Island. I also have a mic clipped to the front of my shirt. :)
Heh new subscriber here. Just ran across your Vlog. First video I watched of yours kinda hit home. I actually grew up in Pampanga. 10 years anyway =) March of 2022 I had something called Cauda Equina Syndrome which caused some spinal cord damage. I had a plane ticket in hand when it happened so I missed my move =(. I've been laid up for the better part of a year and a half. Had last surgery in January 2023. Been depressed and miserable since then and just kinda gave up hope of ever getting back to Ph. Your videos have given me back some hope! If you think about it when doing your videos please try and film any wheelchair accessible stuff? Ramps, cutouts, a mention if you see someplace that's accessible. Thanks man, I'll buy ya a beer or few when I get there =)
Thanks for the sub. Really appreciate it. I hear ya with the wheelchair and I’ll keep you in mind. There’s a guy in my neighborhood in a chair. I’ll see if I can track him down for a possible interview
@@CarefreeChris ahhh yea an interview would be awesome!!!! Hoping to get out of the chair one day! I'm like you, I just need a good place to be while I fix myself!!! Some place warm lol. All the metal in my spine really really dislikes winter time! Anyway, thanks man, I'll keep watching what you're doing. Good job btw!
@@CarefreeChris I have been working in one of the call centers there. Once a month onsite and the rest are off site. Welcome to Cebu and I do hope you have a great time.
Ty! Chris been watching your channel very informative. Can you live there on social security at 1200 a month. I am single, 58, no kids, no wife. Just me.
I’m not an expert on budgets for the most the part but I think $1200 on the low side. I would try to make some cash online if you can to help subsidize the costs here
In the right area of the Philippines of course. You wouldn’t want to try that budget in the expensive areas but just outside those area with some extra income you’ll be just fine
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Chris I hope your channel gets huge, your one of the best vloggers out there. Better than many older ones. 👍👍👍
Wow. Thank you so much Joey. Really appreciate that. I'm just along for the ride and documenting my experience as I go. Possibly help others who are looking to come here or folks who want to escape their reality for a little. Thank you for your kind words and for watching. Take care there:)
Wife and I made the mistake not purchasing globe mobile WiFi while we were at Manila airport. Once we arrived to Cebu every globe we stopped at were sold out. I’m subscribed to your channel because you have a great perspective on life in the Philippines. Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. You hit up the local globe shop in Ayala? They should be able to sort you out
@@CarefreeChris Thanks for the information. Can’t wait to return there.
Hey man first time viewer. I really like the camera angle, that awesome. My wife is Filipino from General Santos. Never been to Cebu but watching your video I'm interest is visiting, but my main goal or desire is to relocate to my wife home town. I agree with you 200% here in the US is changing not for the better. I'm a Atlanta native and about 4 year from now I will retire and be ready to make that move. So I applaud you for doing what I dreaming of. You rock!
General Santos looks great and I hope I get to visit sometime. Take care there and thanks for watching. Hope you get to come here soon:)
I would never have seen that area and the mall without you giving us a tour and narrative. Thank you! The last time I was there in Cebu was in 1980 when I visited my aunt in Lahug. It was rather rural then, but looking at it now? Four big wows! Unbelievable progress. Cebu has left Davao behind. Before, it was neck and neck. Davao, although very very safe and peaceful, needs to look at Cebu, and how it sped up matters to bring it to international level. I am very impressed. Thank you Chris for this eye opener. I appreciate it. Cheers from Spain!
Thank you. Really appreciate you watching a commenting. Take care there :-)
10 YARS AGO, WHEN I WAS IN CEBU, THE CITY IS NOT LIKE THAT, BUT TODAY ITS VERY BIG DIFFIRENC IS LIKE MANILA!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
It’s growing fast:)
Chris - really cool how you go the extra mile in your videos to provide the "pro-tips" on what you're discussing - like: how to find Globe in the mall, given that it is really hard to find; how to find JRC Visa and how they have been helpful with your visa requirements; the best entrance and exit points to the Ayala mall, and so on. Great stuff man!
Thank you. Really appreciate you watching and your comment
Have a room booked at Quest Serviced residences in August great video! Gives me a really good perspective of distance and things to do!
Nice man. Glad that helped. After meeting up with a couple of folks who had newly arrived they had the same questions so made the vid.
Thanks for watching. Feel free to email me if you like when you're here or close to coming. Happy to help out if I can. Take care there.
Yes. This video will show you the area and some places to hit espcially if you're here longterm.
Great information for Quest Hotel guests. You are doing a real public service for expats.
What was interesting about this is the two ex-pats I met. They both had the exact same questions, as well as these are things I struggled with when I first got to the area.
You seem like a really nice guy with a pretty great attitude. People respond positively to you. Keep it up. In a couple of years you could grow your subscribers to 100,000 and beyond. Good luck!
I'm just here for fun and maybe help people alone the way. Thanks for watching though. Really appreciate it.
Congratulations on 500 subscribers Chris ,Great information ℹ️ ,I’m intrigued how you got that drone kinda shot especially 1:04 .I know a little about the Insta 360 been looking to buy one for my travels .keep up the good vlogs
Yeah the Insta 360 camera is a really powerful tool and you can really do a lot with it. Especially in post. Quick question. Do I know you? Did we work together?
Just curious if you’re who I think you are lol
@@CarefreeChris Hi Chris must have wrong person I have never worked in U.S.A. only visited twice
@@hermitcell8568 No worries:)
Hi Chris and Jo. New subscriber here. I met you in Chowking in Ayala Mall a few days ago with some friends. Thanks for your advice. But I still got lost...lol...but jokes aside I really appreciate all your advice. I just need to catch up on a few vids. Thankyou and keep up the great work.🙏😁
Nice meeting you too. Reach out if I can help:)
@@CarefreeChris Will do. Thanks mate.👍
First time watching two of your vids 👍😊
Thanks Karen. I'm still very much learning but it's been fun:)
Mighty Ayala Corp. Always makes sure there's always a lush greenery in their malls! Which is great too!
It’s a great spot for sure
I enjoy watching your videos. Stay cool and be safe.
Thanks, you too!
i love that place WOW beautiful thanks Chris
Yes. I’m a big fan of the business park
Hello mate, Anthony from Melbourne, Australia. I just discovered your channel and I'm absolutely loving your insight and local knowledge. I'm heading to Cebu City in July to start to look for places to retire and relocate. Really appreciate your time and effort. Very grateful 🙏🙏👍
Thank you. Really appreciate you watching and commenting. If there’s anything I can do to help feel free to reach out. My email is under the about tab.
@@CarefreeChris
Really kind mate. Thank you. We really appreciate your time and effort and it makes our travels much easier. If you're in Cebu City in July I'll shout you a beer, coffee or lunch 🙏👍👍
I was there in Cebu in late February. Even the same hotel. I even walked to the Starbucks you passed by and had brunch in The Social 😄
Not sure if it's better, but forex in banks, particularly BDO, is typically 0.50% from the mid-market rate buy/sell for US dollars.
Nice. Hope you get back here soon. Thanks for watching
God bless you and stay safe .always alert on your surrounding 🥰🥰🙏🙏
Thank you Eve and you too there:)
Thank you for sharing your experiences Chris! I've got a trip to the Philippines coming up and this definitely helps.
No problem. Happy to help.
Chris, I'm planning on going to Cebu...
Can't wait!!!..
Coming at you from San Diego, Ca...
Peace David D
I hear ya. Hope you make it here soon
What camera are you using right there? That's amazing!
I have a Insta360. I'm still learning but really love the shot and how you can reframe in post. Really cool.
Welcome to Cebu! I subscribed to your channel.
Thanks for subbing!
wow... CEBU BUSINESS PARK
Yeah. It’s really nice here. Love it
It’s dangerous to cross the street from Quest hotel to Ayala Center. Vehicles are coming very fast from the over bridge. Seda is the best hotel just within the Ayala mall but more expensive. It used to be the Marriott.
Yes. Crazy intersection. For sure walk down to the crosswalk and cross there.
Great video!
Thanks man:)
Ill be there toward the end of next month. Looks like a nice part of town. What camera system is that BTW....?
Nice. You coming to Cebu City? Look me up if ya like. As far as how I shoot my videos…. How do you film that? Is that a drone flying behind you? Quick vid on my equipment…
th-cam.com/video/6PRs2_QOG7w/w-d-xo.html
Have you tried visiting the mountain restaurants and sites in Busay , vieu resto , lavie parissiene and top of busay it’s refreshing up there with the whole view of the city
Nice. I’ll have to check out the area of town. Thank you for the suggestion. Hopefully i can get my bike registered soon and can venture out to other places in town. Up the Transcentral HWY is on my list for sure. Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any other suggestions on places to go around Cebu City.
I like your running commentary. Is that a microphone around your neck?
Thanks for watching. Appreciate it. Around my neck is a shell necklace i picked up on Bantayan Island. I also have a mic clipped to the front of my shirt. :)
Thanks Chris for the tour
No problem. Helpful if you’re coming here to the Cebu Business Park
Brings memories, I know that place like my pockets
So cool. I'm really liking it here. Every month it's getting better and better.
Heh new subscriber here. Just ran across your Vlog. First video I watched of yours kinda hit home. I actually grew up in Pampanga. 10 years anyway =) March of 2022 I had something called Cauda Equina Syndrome which caused some spinal cord damage. I had a plane ticket in hand when it happened so I missed my move =(. I've been laid up for the better part of a year and a half. Had last surgery in January 2023. Been depressed and miserable since then and just kinda gave up hope of ever getting back to Ph. Your videos have given me back some hope! If you think about it when doing your videos please try and film any wheelchair accessible stuff? Ramps, cutouts, a mention if you see someplace that's accessible. Thanks man, I'll buy ya a beer or few when I get there =)
Thanks for the sub. Really appreciate it. I hear ya with the wheelchair and I’ll keep you in mind. There’s a guy in my neighborhood in a chair. I’ll see if I can track him down for a possible interview
@@CarefreeChris ahhh yea an interview would be awesome!!!! Hoping to get out of the chair one day! I'm like you, I just need a good place to be while I fix myself!!! Some place warm lol. All the metal in my spine really really dislikes winter time! Anyway, thanks man, I'll keep watching what you're doing. Good job btw!
Great place here to rebuild yourself. Can focus on your recovery. I hear ya. Thank again for watching
New sub here😊 great job sir..
Thanks and welcome:)
Would love to see how to get there from Veterans Drive--particularly from Nivell Hills. How would you like to make a video of that, Chris?
So many great drives here
Hopefully I get my bike registered soon
@@CarefreeChris Cool!
@@CarefreeChris Praying for that...
I think you are in Ayala mall. I worked in one of those buildings.
Yes. I'm in the Business Park:)
@@CarefreeChris I have been working in one of the call centers there. Once a month onsite and the rest are off site. Welcome to Cebu and I do hope you have a great time.
Are you using a selfie stick or a drone or something else?
It's a insta 360 camera
❤😊 love it
Thank you:)
Does anyone ever hassle you for walking around with a selfie stick?
They don't actually which is great. It's a really camera friendly environment
CEBUUU
I love Cebu:)
@@CarefreeChris Cebu is loving you sir
It's a long walk and if I was there I would get very thirsty
It's a little warm:)
Hey! Joe 😂
Lol right. Love that Hey Joe! To awesome
Ty! Chris been watching your channel very informative.
Can you live there on social security at 1200 a month.
I am single, 58, no kids, no wife.
Just me.
I’m not an expert on budgets for the most the part but I think $1200 on the low side. I would try to make some cash online if you can to help subsidize the costs here
Ty Chris
It just doesn’t give you a ton of room for problems if/when they arise. If you could get an online gig making a couple of $ you’d be just fine
In the right area of the Philippines of course. You wouldn’t want to try that budget in the expensive areas but just outside those area with some extra income you’ll be just fine
Whst kind of gimbal selfie stick do you use?
How do you film that? Is that a drone flying behind you? Quick vid on my equipment…
th-cam.com/video/6PRs2_QOG7w/w-d-xo.html