Great content binge watching your videos sent me down a deep rabbit hole that made me realize Valencia is where I want to make my home base. It checks all the boxes
I am always watching but I cannot always comment.. I was one of your first subscribers and you have already moved up into my top five utubers.. keep up the good work.. thanks for all your hard work and I hope to see you soon.. I think you said you are from Houston Texas and I am from south Louisiana so we are neighbors..hello from south Louisiana 🐊🐊🐊🍺🍻😁🍺🍻🐊🐊🤗😎
I have been in Houston the last 20 years, but we actually moved to Bayou Vista pre kindergarten and stayed there through 2nd grade before moving to the West Bank of New Orleans. Good thing I didn’t grow up in Bayou Vista. I’d have that coon ass accent and nobody could understand me on TH-cam 😂
@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 I don't have a coonass accent either I have a Mississippi or Southern Alabama accent.. I was raised Southern Baptist around white people.. I am not Bragging I'm just telling you the way it is.. I am not a Southern Baptist today and I am no religion but I am not against religion.. to each is own 🤔🤗😎
need to put this 5 part series into a playlist, to make it MUCH easier for folks to find and watch them in sequence. GREAT video series btw. HIghly informative!!!
Hey ,new subscriber here. I don't recall seeing any of the other vloggers doing a walk around in those areas of Duma. Pretty interesting and informative! My only question is how much does a big Mac cost in Dumguete?😂 (seriously anyone I need to know)
Thanks for watching Ilkabong! 🤔 I don’t remember exactly, but I think the Big Mac meal was about 65% of what it was in the US..BUT, the Big Mac seemed smaller. I’m not sure if it’s actually smaller, because I heard McDonald’s was making sizes smaller in the US too
You fleetingly showed the security officer at the immigration office,one morning i arrived to extend my visa,i greeted him in visaya and thanked him as well for the application,that mans persona changed in a second,he bent over backwards for me,kindness goes a long way in the Philippines.You said maayong buntag (good morning) to a man in the street,whilst just a courtesy for you it would have made that mans day,well done amigo.
Hey, thanks man! Love the walk abouts when everything (businesses etc.) is/are close to each other. When out of town I also enjoy your scenic (landscape) walks. Vloggers who are constantly showing themselves, it gets annoying real quick...specifically when it's mostly a close up. (Exceptions are only if they are really easy on the eyes, most are definitely NOT! lol). Good advise on the financial side. Thanks again!
Dumguete is very interesting. Having been stationed at Clark Air Base, Philippines 🇵🇭 in 1991. Thought about long-term stay or retire in Philippines 🇵🇭. Great advice especially on money 💰 VISA matters in Philippines 🇵🇭, thank you.
Thanks for watching David! I’m glad you liked it. I highly recommend coming. You should come and do a recon mission to visit multiple places to decide which place you like best
really enjoyed your vlog. nice to get a personal view of dumaguete. I love walking and look forward to taking lots of walks through town to see all the shops and sites. also nice to get information on extentions. I too want to visit thailand, vietnam, and malaysia, but I want to get well established there in the philippines before I take the trips. however, Im already 73, so time isn't on my side. hope to see you there next year. I'll buy you a cup of coffee and a great jolly bee hamburger, hahaha.
I am close to your age and I'm leaving in a couple of months for the Philippines.. I live about 50 miles north of New Orleans.. where do you live and where are you leaving? I would like to drink a cup of coffee with you because I would like to make some American friends after I arrive🤗😎
@@richardhowe5583 hi Richard, I live in Texas with my son and his filipina wife and grandkids at the moment. they're excite to see me want to see the philippines as they too are gonna move there when my son retires. perhaps we'll meet there and enjoy a delicious jolly bee burger, hahaha.
@@jamesnichols2511 sounds great to me because I am a hamburger man.. I've been watching TH-cam for about five years.. I wrote down a place to get the best hamburgers and ribeye steaks.. I can't find my list..hehe.. old age and forgetfulness is creeping up on me..hehe.. I can remember one place is up the coast of negros Island just south of San Carlos City.. I will drive a long way for a good hamburger or a good steak..🥩 🍔
I had same reaction like yours with the boy who thrown the snack wrapper. I really felt bad for my kababayan. I want to say, "come on, boy let's love our environment pick up your trash and throw in the trashbin." Thanks for loving the Philippines and touring us around. Stay safe. Keep on coming. Watching you from Japan.
@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Aww, sorry for that. I am a Filipina too but never did that when I was in the Philippines and yet never been to Japan. I also get mad to my late Japanese husband whenever he threw his cigarette butt outside the car. I got frustrated because I thought all Japanese people are well-mannered. Then I have learned it depends on someone's personality. I admire people who has love for the environment.
@Paul Rice I feel really sad, here in Japan in case there is no trashbin you should take home your own trash wherether it's just a small candy wrapper. This is what I want to teach to my fellow Filipinos.
And yet, if you decided to pick up that little boys trash and he saw you do it he would not even realise what you are doing,he would think you like the colour of the wrapper,one day in Dumaguete a mother and son looked at me with curiosity for doing exactly that.
@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 There should be signs everywhere telling Filipinos young and old to dispose their trash in a proper place. It's a shame that foreigners are the ones picking up our garbage.
your vlog is an example that a raw unfiltered unedited vlog is more interesting than the old techniques of over-editing with intros, outros, vlogger's face, fake laugh tracks, and shameless pinoy baiting techniques. I got too much time giving these comments and I think you deserve it cos I love to see ur channel grow brother!
A wealth of information, Kevin, thanks. My guess is they don't handle or accept written checks for things like rent or bills? Can you do online transactions for those things to get around drawing cash from atms? Also if you do banking with a place there and go to the teller, do you also have to pay withdraw/transaction fees? One more thing: It would be hard to tip 20ps with a 500 p bill. How about other things like at restaurants, sari saris, bars, open air markets and such? Can the handle breaking a bill that large for purchases normally?
I guess it would be up to your landlord, but every place I’ve lived they want cash. If get an account at BDO or any other bank, you won’t have to pay any transaction fees. I like my Charles Schwab checking account. They reimbursed me $27 for ATM fees for June
Thanks for turning the camera and showing your surroundings. Some YTubers keep the camera on their face! My question is, can you park a car or scooter anywhere there's space? Don't see any parking restriction signs unless they are posted out of view ...
And a lot of the available spaces may be blocked for use by patrons only so you usually end up parking far from where you need to be unless you catch someone leaving a spot.
There is now a brand new Irish pub and restaurant in town, it's name is "Fibber Magee's" pretty nice and live music most nights. Located at New Banica bridge, you can't miss it..
Hi when I was in Dumaguete it was a few years ago I didn't use ATM I used WorldRemit and to M Lhuillier Philippines which worked very well 5000 dollars for a fee of 250 pesos But now I don't know what M Lhuillier charges Very good vlog The last time I picked up a visa at the office was in 2014, after that it has been BalickBayan when I travel with my wife Good luck to God Bless
Thanks for watching avertactivity! I was going to do the options video today, but we are going to have a brown out today. So now, we are going to the neighboring island of Cebu. I’ll do the options video on Sunday
Most expats use their ATM card for funds until they can get established. IMHO it's best to only use major bank ATM machines like BPI or BDO. It's best to have a primary ATM and a back up. Both the BPI machines next to Yellow cab pizza and the BPI branch near Jolibee on the North road work well, Iv'e never had an issue. When you open a Peso account here also open a USD account if you are a US citizen. When you come to the Philippines bring a box of checks from your main bank in the US. As needed deposit a personal check in your USD account ($5.00 fee) and withdraw in pesos maybe once a month for your living expenses. Also you can wire funds to your USD account and use many other options like Remitly to fund it. For everything in the Philippines you need plan A, B and C. Always have a back up plan. Take care and enjoy the journey.
Hey bro. Concerning entering the Philippines do you now have to book a return ticket or a flight forward. I really want to come over and spend an indefinite amount of time there. Thanks
Thanks for watching! Yes, you will need to purchase a “burner” ticket that shows that you are leaving within 30 days of arrival. I purchased one to Kuala Lumpur from Manila, which I had to show United Airlines before I left the US. It was only $37 USD.
I saw on the comments that you mentioned using BDO bank. I have used the banks ATM before And never realize that you could take 20,000 out at a time so I paid double the fees. I appreciate you letting me know. Something to add never take money out of an ATM when the bank is not open. ATMs can shut down and do what they call capture your card which means you can’t get your card back for a day or two, And who met who knows how many people have handled that card by then. So you have to freeze your card and if you’re smart never use it again which can be a major problem when you’re in the Philippines. This actually happened to me luckily I was going back to the United States in about a week so I just canceled the card and picked up a new one when I returned to the United States. It was a metro bank ATM That captured my card and even though they are highly rated I will never use their ATM again or do business with them.
Jolly bee so ok if you like sugar in everything, the food is just to sweet , MacDonalds is best for coffee and breakfast , burger king for a burger & onion rings..
Here in Cebu I use Western Union for large amount withdrawals or HSBC which allow you to withdraw 40k for same 250 pesos transaction fee, look if they have HSBC there.
Best Pizza in the Philippines is at Toninos Resto Bar in Dipolog City. I've heard there are a couple more new pizza places opened since I was there last, but I'm telling you they have GREAT pizza there.
Thanks for subscribing Phil, I appreciate it! They have clinics everywhere. They are not hard to find. I live in Bacong, just south of Dumaguete and we have a great medical clinic right on the National Highway
@@dumaguetedreaming My reply was to a hotel review in Angeles City about their rooms a new place so how you got that reply on your channel I find very unusual and I do live in Dumaguete for 5 years now and am aware of all the coffee shops restaurants so thanks for letting me know the supernatural is active bye
that was interesting to walk around with commentary. It's not overly built up but lots of hustle bustle. I heard there is one mall. how to get there on foot?
Thanks for watching Kev! I appreciate it. There are actually 2 malls in Dumaguete, both on opposite sides of town. I’m going to do another walk around in a day or two after I get over the cold I got yesterday.
Thanks for watching! I have not heard anything about that, but it doesn’t concern me. I go back to the US every year(i’m going back Aug 26th), so I will use my ATM in the states. The main thing is to keep a US address and phone number. If Schwab does that, you always have Fidelity
Thanks for watching gairnok! The last 2 videos have been on my iPhone, but the previous were done on a GOPRO Hero 11. I like the quality of the GOPRO, but it takes forever to download.
You can walk on the boulevard next to the sea, but other than that Dumaguete isn’t really set up for foot traffic. Valencia is better, but there’s not much to it
@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Sir, a "walking street" is a street that is closed to vehicles at night. Usually, it is lined with bars, etc. Kind of a "red light" district! Like in Angles City, PH & Pattaya, Thailand.
You was looking at the hair do and I was looking at that next of wires.... whoa that is insane. Interesting topic on banking, atm, transfers from US held money. I guess nobody pays by check for their rent? Throwing trash in the street especially from a kid is really sad.
Thanks for watching Robert! My current landlord would probably take a check from me, but every where else I’ve stayed, they want cash only. If you find one you like, and can afford it, Airbnb properties let you pay by credit card. They do offer discounts for long term rentals
I'm curious, you said you recommend telling customs at the airport that you're going to stay six weeks but how does that work when you have to show a return ticket of thirty Days or less? Won't they see right through that I get angry?
It’s still around. There was one on the immigration street if I’d have turned right instead of left. I at at the one in Robinson’s Mall a couple of weeks ago 😉
The Intro: Salamat sir 🙏 You are a gentleman 👍 I feel complete now 😄 On another note, as you were walking by folks on the street and elbowing a few scooters and trikes 💢 I started to wonder if you were simply holding your camera head high. And then 8:52 happened and Voilà! It was as if you knew peeps would be wondering 😆 Happy trails & Filipina Luvins! ✌
I’m sorry, but at least here in Virginia those ATM fees also exists if it’s not your bank. That’s also about the same amount US $ fee I was charged when I used the ATM at the hotel..
My Charles Schwab ATM card mysteriously quit working after trying to use it at a Chinabank. They canceled the card and sent me a new one by DHL in a couple of weeks. I use BPI if I have a choice and can withdraw 20K from there as well.
I love Lee Plaza ….I was hoping you would go in…they have a bakery down stairs as you probably know. I stayed at the Nicanor hotel which was about 3 blocks from the boardwalk.
Hi Kevin, thanks for that, very informative. I'm a Brit, looking to retire to the Phils and am wondering about the finances. To get a retirement visa I have been told I will have to make a deposit into a Philippines bank to show that I am financially secure. (Also proof of pension income) In that case would I then be able to go into the bank and make a withdrawal thereby avoiding the ATM fees? Thanks in advance for any answer/help you can offer. I've subscribed, liked and hit the bell!
Thanks for subscribing! Yes, that’s true….but, make sure you know where you want to live before opening the account. Although you will be able to use any of your bank’s ATMs, you can only settle any issues at the location where the account was opened. I have a friend that has to go to Cebu from Dumaguete when she has an issue…and she’s a Filipina
So the customs immigration officer at Manila airport as you come in at that point they can give you an extra 30 days (and you pay them at that spot the fees for this)? This can be done before you leave the airport?
Whats the cost of the visa? Do the ATM's give a fair exchange rate? When I visited...I had a bank try to give me an exchange rate of 51when the actual rate was 56.
You have two different options for the visa. It’s about $40 USD each month, but it takes a week to get. You can pay more to get it the next day. I just go a week early and save the money. The banks are paying around 54-1, which is in line
Hello Kevin, The US military is gradually coming back to the Philippines. Given the influx of Americans residing there, do you think the Philippines and its women will become more Westernized? Can you observe any changes? Also, will prices increase with more Americans (Military and Non-Military or Westerners) relocating to the Philippines? Or, due to the vastness of the Philippines, will Filipina women remain predominantly traditional despite the influx of Americans? This could be an exciting topic to discuss with your TH-cam followers.
Thanks for watching Phin! That’s a lot to respond to. The more money that comes in, the better the infrastructure will become. The people here embrace westerners. They love modernization. The biggest issue here is pay. Most Filipinos work 6 days a week for $6-$12 PER DAY🙁
Kevin would need to live there about 5 years before he is knowledgeable to answer those questions. Most of the bases right now are small and only impact the towns they are located in. Foreign tourists have a bigger impact on prices and there are tourists from everywhere in the PI.
i'm from dumaguete myself, if you don't mind the over pricing of our pedicab drivers (the fare minimum is 15 and max is 20 regardless of distance, up to you if you want to give the driver more) , the blackouts every saturday or sunday, the mentality of the traffic management office personel where they don't know the difference between parked and waiting, then go for it, dumaguete is a nice place to live minus the extreme heat during lunch time.
Far too many expats. Nice place to visit maybe, but I personally would never live there. I prefer Koronadal (Mindanao). It is a true Philippines experience. Very few foreigners. I stand out like a sore thumb. lol. Thanks for the video. God bless.
Thanks for watching! Yes, there are a lot of foreigners here. While many people don’t like that, others do. Most Filipinos are still working, so if you want to hang out with someone during the week; it’s most likely going to be an expat.I live in Bacong, about 25 minutes south of Dumaguete. I only go into town once every two weeks for groceries
No way! Where, off the Beltway near Chinatown or closer to the Galleria? I’m sure it’s not going to be as inexpensive as here, but I’m sure the pieces of chicken will be bigger there. A thigh here is slightly bigger than a McDonald’s chicken nugget from the US. Let me know what you think of the hot dog spaghetti 😂
Thanks for watching Nena! If you’re staying, then you need to buy a cheap one way “burner” ticket to somewhere. I got a $36 to Kuala Lumpur. I had to show proof before I left Honolulu to United Airlines. The customs agent in Manila didn’t ask to see it though
Thanks for watching Trever. You can stay here for 3 years, before you have to leave the country, but you do have to keep extending your travel visa every month. You don’t want to miss it either
I eat keto; no bread, rice, pasta. Mostly meat and some vegetables. Is it possible to eat this way there? So much if what I see is typical food of the West, which isn’t good for me. Thoughts appreciated.
Absolutely! You can buy meat and vegetables in the grocery stores. That being said, you may want to bring whatever spices you prefer. You don’t have a huge “spices and seasoning” section like you do in the states other than Asian ones
One of the problems I see all over the Philippines is people blocking the sidewalk. There’s scooters, cars, food stalls and various other things. There should be a law and the law should be enforced, that no one and no thing can obstruct any public sidewalk.
Also WhyNot restaurant on the boulevard has excellent brick oven pizza. Neva’s is ok but much preferred WhyNot. Heard of a couple other places with good pizza. Latino Restaurant is excellent.
I withdrew from that very China Bank ATM last week after trying several PI banks and being rejected. Haha. Also in 500s. I found China Bank consistently paid out.
Yes, I didn’t feel comfortable bringing that much over. This is my recon mission. I came here for supposedly 4 months….turning into 8 months now. There will be some things that I do differently when I come back for good
Yes, I did have my teeth cleaned…..and that was another incident of a “foreigner tax” my girlfriend called to see how much that would cost. They told her it would be 800 pesos($14.75), but once they saw me it went up to 1000($18.25). I was not that impressed because they only spent about 15 minutes on us each, and my girlfriend had NEVER had her teeth cleaned before. We’re going to try a different dentist next month.
theres way to many expats in duma i would never live there it would be like never leaving home but i guess some expats couldnt make it here with out having there own kind around them it reminds me of a big retirement home lol
Thanks for watching James! Yeah, I know people who just sit in Ground Zero all day. It kinda resembles an old folks home. I live 30 minutes south, and only go into the heart of Dumaguete about every 2 weeks for groceries
I had thought about opening a Charles Schwab account before..But was worried about getting a smooth changeover from my Chase Morgan account. Also, my SS and pension done promptly. Anyone here tried that in recent years?
Moving to the Dumaguete area next month, great video.
I enjoyed watching your walking vlogs. Keep it coming.
I’m glad you enjoy them lady bug. I’m going to do another this week. Thanks for watching!
Great content binge watching your videos sent me down a deep rabbit hole that made me realize Valencia is where I want to make my home base. It checks all the boxes
Thanks as always for watching! Valencia is where we would live if we didn’t have the place we are in now😉
highly informative. well done kevin!
Thanks for watching Jeff! I appreciate it😉
I am always watching but I cannot always comment.. I was one of your first subscribers and you have already moved up into my top five utubers.. keep up the good work.. thanks for all your hard work and I hope to see you soon.. I think you said you are from Houston Texas and I am from south Louisiana so we are neighbors..hello from south Louisiana 🐊🐊🐊🍺🍻😁🍺🍻🐊🐊🤗😎
I have been in Houston the last 20 years, but we actually moved to Bayou Vista pre kindergarten and stayed there through 2nd grade before moving to the West Bank of New Orleans. Good thing I didn’t grow up in Bayou Vista. I’d have that coon ass accent and nobody could understand me on TH-cam 😂
@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 I don't have a coonass accent either I have a Mississippi or Southern Alabama accent.. I was raised Southern Baptist around white people.. I am not Bragging I'm just telling you the way it is.. I am not a Southern Baptist today and I am no religion but I am not against religion.. to each is own 🤔🤗😎
We really enjoyed the city tour and info you provided, thank you very much, from St Paul, Minnesota 👍
Thanks for watching PJ! I’m glad you enjoyed it
wow a coffee shop amazing ha
Thanks for watching John. Some viewers wanted to see inside, I guess hoping to see some of the “famous” vloggers in there
Thank you Kevin for a great 👍 video.
I loved to see the movement or the bustling in Dumaguete in a normal day.
Thanks and keep up the great work.
Thanks Floriberto, i’m glad you enjoyed it😉
Extremely informative content. Thank you. Aloha!
Thanks for watching Aloha! I’m glad you enjoyed it
Very helpful thanks! Coming to Dumaguete in October.
Thanks for watching YBL! Glad you found it useful 😉
Good stuff! Thank you sir!
Thanks for watching! Sorry for the late reply….I have been slammed
Wonderful video Kevin thank you. Dumaguete is an interesting city with so much to know.
Thanks Mike!
Great information thank you for sharing this video.
Thanks for watching Mario, I appreciate it
NICE DETAILED INFORMACION KEVIN. IT WILL COME HANDY WHEN WE MAKE OUR MOVE.. THANKS 👍🏼
I’m glad you liked it John. Thanks for watching!
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 thanks as well for sharing..
Very good sir,I subscribed
Thanks for supporting the channel Juan! I appreciate it
need to put this 5 part series into a playlist, to make it MUCH easier for folks to find and watch them in sequence. GREAT video series btw. HIghly informative!!!
Thanks again for watching, and I’m glad you found it useful!
First time watcher… great information and lovely to here that you did the exchange info in GBP also 👍
Thanks for watching TEscapades! I appreciate it😉
Kevin you are the man….thanks for the info 😊
Thanks for watching Bill! I am glad you found it helpful 😉
Xlnt Video. Charles Schwab & Immigration very helpful. Salamat
Thanks for watching Michael! I’m glad you liked it
Thanks for sharing important content 👍
Thanks allsmilz, I’m glad you liked it
Awesome information. I'm coming to dumaguete sometime in October or November. Thank you.
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Hi kev, love the walk around videos, very helpful. See you soon, maxie the Aussie
Hey Maxie!!!!! Did you sell everything? See ya soon 😉
Love these types of videos. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for watching Jasper! I’m glad you liked it
Thanks for the information
Thanks for watching Marcelle! I appreciate it
Hey ,new subscriber here. I don't recall seeing any of the other vloggers doing a walk around in those areas of Duma. Pretty interesting and informative! My only question is how much does a big Mac cost in Dumguete?😂 (seriously anyone I need to know)
Thanks for watching Ilkabong! 🤔 I don’t remember exactly, but I think the Big Mac meal was about 65% of what it was in the US..BUT, the Big Mac seemed smaller. I’m not sure if it’s actually smaller, because I heard McDonald’s was making sizes smaller in the US too
@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 👍
I thouroughly enjoyed riding my rented scooter in Dumaguete. I call it "Organized Confusion".
Thanks for watching deadline! Yeah, it takes a little getting used to that’s for sure
Nice to walk with you. 😄
Thanks for watching Terry, I appreciate it!😉
You fleetingly showed the security officer at the immigration office,one morning i arrived to extend my visa,i greeted him in visaya and thanked him as well for the application,that mans persona changed in a second,he bent over backwards for me,kindness goes a long way in the Philippines.You said maayong buntag (good morning) to a man in the street,whilst just a courtesy for you it would have made that mans day,well done amigo.
Thanks Eric! Yes, I am learning more Visayan each week and you are correct. The locals do appreciate the effort
I will be in your area in several weeks. Hope to see you and have a coffee.
Sure, let me know when you’re in town 😉
Hey, thanks man! Love the walk abouts when everything (businesses etc.) is/are close to each other. When out of town I also enjoy your scenic (landscape) walks. Vloggers who are constantly showing themselves, it gets annoying real quick...specifically when it's mostly a close up. (Exceptions are only if they are really easy on the eyes, most are definitely NOT! lol). Good advise on the financial side. Thanks again!
Hahaha, exactly! I’m sure you’d rather see the streets instead of me😂
Thank You Thank You! Finally someone with some info. about Dumaguete! I just subscribe, Can`t wait for more Kevin, I will see you soon! Salamat:)
Thanks for subscribing tacpactspac! I appreciate it. I’m glad you like the videos
Dumguete is very interesting. Having been stationed at Clark Air Base, Philippines 🇵🇭 in 1991. Thought about long-term stay or retire in Philippines 🇵🇭. Great advice especially on money 💰 VISA matters in Philippines 🇵🇭, thank you.
Thanks for watching David! I’m glad you liked it. I highly recommend coming. You should come and do a recon mission to visit multiple places to decide which place you like best
really enjoyed your vlog. nice to get a personal view of dumaguete. I love walking and look forward to taking lots of walks through town to see all the shops and sites. also nice to get information on extentions. I too want to visit thailand, vietnam, and malaysia, but I want to get well established there in the philippines before I take the trips. however, Im already 73, so time isn't on my side. hope to see you there next year. I'll buy you a cup of coffee and a great jolly bee hamburger, hahaha.
Thanks for watching James! Sure, let me know when you come over 😉
I am close to your age and I'm leaving in a couple of months for the Philippines.. I live about 50 miles north of New Orleans.. where do you live and where are you leaving? I would like to drink a cup of coffee with you because I would like to make some American friends after I arrive🤗😎
@@richardhowe5583 hi Richard, I live in Texas with my son and his filipina wife and grandkids at the moment. they're excite to see me want to see the philippines as they too are gonna move there when my son retires. perhaps we'll meet there and enjoy a delicious jolly bee burger, hahaha.
@@jamesnichols2511 sounds great to me because I am a hamburger man.. I've been watching TH-cam for about five years.. I wrote down a place to get the best hamburgers and ribeye steaks.. I can't find my list..hehe.. old age and forgetfulness is creeping up on me..hehe.. I can remember one place is up the coast of negros Island just south of San Carlos City.. I will drive a long way for a good hamburger or a good steak..🥩 🍔
@@richardhowe5583I’m in Bacong, on the island of Negros Oriental. Just south of Dumaguete
Thanks for the video. I signed up for one of those Schwab Checking accounts myself.
Thanks for watching Steven! That’s great, I just checked my account and they refunded me $26.98 for ATM fees in June….well worth it 😉
Really good content. Showing practical things. Question how did you meet you girl friend?
We met online. We did a livestream today and answered questions about us
I had same reaction like yours with the boy who thrown the snack
wrapper. I really felt bad for my kababayan. I want to say, "come on, boy let's love our environment pick up your trash and throw in the trashbin."
Thanks for loving the Philippines and touring us around.
Stay safe. Keep on coming. Watching you from Japan.
Thanks for watching Friend! Yeah, it’s frustrating. I had to break my girlfriend of the habit too
@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65
Aww, sorry for that. I am a Filipina too but never did that when I was in the Philippines and yet never been to Japan. I also get mad to my late Japanese husband whenever he threw his cigarette butt outside the car. I got frustrated because I thought all Japanese people are
well-mannered. Then I have learned it depends on someone's personality. I admire people who has love for the environment.
@Paul Rice
I feel really sad, here in Japan in case there is no trashbin you should take home your own trash wherether it's just a small candy wrapper. This is what I want to teach to my fellow Filipinos.
And yet, if you decided to pick up that little boys trash and he saw you do it he would not even realise what you are doing,he would think you like the colour of the wrapper,one day in Dumaguete a mother and son looked at me with curiosity for doing exactly that.
@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 There should be signs everywhere telling Filipinos young and old to dispose their trash in a proper place. It's a shame that foreigners are the ones picking up our garbage.
your vlog is an example that a raw unfiltered unedited vlog is more interesting than the old techniques of over-editing with intros, outros, vlogger's face, fake laugh tracks, and shameless pinoy baiting techniques. I got too much time giving these comments and I think you deserve it cos I love to see ur channel grow brother!
Well, thank you very much Sam! I appreciate it
A wealth of information, Kevin, thanks. My guess is they don't handle or accept written checks for things like rent or bills? Can you do online transactions for those things to get around drawing cash from atms? Also if you do banking with a place there and go to the teller, do you also have to pay withdraw/transaction fees? One more thing: It would be hard to tip 20ps with a 500 p bill. How about other things like at restaurants, sari saris, bars, open air markets and such? Can the handle breaking a bill that large for purchases normally?
I guess it would be up to your landlord, but every place I’ve lived they want cash. If get an account at BDO or any other bank, you won’t have to pay any transaction fees. I like my Charles Schwab checking account. They reimbursed me $27 for ATM fees for June
Very informative
Thanks again for watching Trick Pat!
Thanks for turning the camera and showing your surroundings. Some YTubers keep the camera on their face! My question is, can you park a car or scooter anywhere there's space? Don't see any parking restriction signs unless they are posted out of view ...
Thanks for watching! It’s a pain trying to find a place to park a car here. Most places have a designated parking spot for bikes
And a lot of the available spaces may be blocked for use by patrons only so you usually end up parking far from where you need to be unless you catch someone leaving a spot.
Thanks for all the great advice brother! I definitely have to get a Charles Schwab checking account as should everybody😉
Thanks! Sorry, I don’t know how I missed this comment. I do appreciate you watching 😉
There is now a brand new Irish pub and restaurant in town, it's name is "Fibber Magee's" pretty nice and live music most nights. Located at New Banica bridge, you can't miss it..
Yes, I made a video there the 2nd night it was open. You should check out all of my videos 😉
13:13 haha “we got somebody who wants to be a star. Hey there you are, alright - May yong boon tog!”(maayong buntag)
Nailed it. 😂👍
Thanks for watching Raevyn!😂
Hi when I was in Dumaguete it was a few years ago I didn't use ATM I used WorldRemit and to M Lhuillier Philippines which worked very well 5000 dollars for a fee of 250 pesos But now I don't know what M Lhuillier charges Very good vlog The last time I picked up a visa at the office was in 2014, after that it has been BalickBayan when I travel with my wife Good luck to God Bless
Thanks for watching Pling! Yes, I have friends here who use Remitly and Western Union
World Remit I have found to be very good. Reliable with low fees
Nice tour. Options trading video 😊 Excellent
Thanks for watching avertactivity! I was going to do the options video today, but we are going to have a brown out today. So now, we are going to the neighboring island of Cebu. I’ll do the options video on Sunday
I have been to Ground Zereo (GZ) and they have great food there too. It would be a shame if it closed down!
Thanks for watching Vinces! Yes, their pizza tastes the best in my opinion. You have to eat it with a fork because it’s floppy, but it tastes great 😉
@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65It was way too floppy and soggy.
Most expats use their ATM card for funds until they can get established. IMHO it's best to only use major bank ATM machines like BPI or BDO. It's best to have a primary ATM and a back up. Both the BPI machines next to Yellow cab pizza and the BPI branch near Jolibee on the North road work well, Iv'e never had an issue. When you open a Peso account here also open a USD account if you are a US citizen. When you come to the Philippines bring a box of checks from your main bank in the US. As needed deposit a personal check in your USD account ($5.00 fee) and withdraw in pesos maybe once a month for your living expenses. Also you can wire funds to your USD account and use many other options like Remitly to fund it. For everything in the Philippines you need plan A, B and C. Always have a back up plan. Take care and enjoy the journey.
Thanks for watching Kanoi, making the recommendations 😉
@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Thanks.
Hey bro. Concerning entering the Philippines do you now have to book a return ticket or a flight forward. I really want to come over and spend an indefinite amount of time there. Thanks
Thanks for watching! Yes, you will need to purchase a “burner” ticket that shows that you are leaving within 30 days of arrival. I purchased one to Kuala Lumpur from Manila, which I had to show United Airlines before I left the US. It was only $37 USD.
@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Ok... That seems reasonable. Thanks very much.
Thanks for the Information, yes China Bank good but also Citibank and HSBC are Good Banks..
Thanks for suggestions 😉
I saw on the comments that you mentioned using BDO bank. I have used the banks ATM before And never realize that you could take 20,000 out at a time so I paid double the fees. I appreciate you letting me know. Something to add never take money out of an ATM when the bank is not open. ATMs can shut down and do what they call capture your card which means you can’t get your card back for a day or two, And who met who knows how many people have handled that card by then. So you have to freeze your card and if you’re smart never use it again which can be a major problem when you’re in the Philippines. This actually happened to me luckily I was going back to the United States in about a week so I just canceled the card and picked up a new one when I returned to the United States. It was a metro bank ATM That captured my card and even though they are highly rated I will never use their ATM again or do business with them.
I’m glad the video helped, and thanks for the suggestion of not using your card when the bank is closed
Jolly bee so ok if you like sugar in everything, the food is just to sweet , MacDonalds is best for coffee and breakfast , burger king for a burger & onion rings..
Jollibee is not my favorite, but my GF likes it, so I eat it from time to time
Thanks for the vlog and the info
Visit us in Davao province down south Philippines 🇵🇭 if you traveling 🧳😂🤣
Thanks for watching Scott! I’m glad you liked it
Use indoor ATMS, Lee's Plaza, they have guards and so skimmers are less likely.
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Here in Cebu I use Western Union for large amount withdrawals or HSBC which allow you to withdraw 40k for same 250 pesos transaction fee, look if they have HSBC there.
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thank you for the walking tour of Dumaguete
Thanks for watching hebertcentrone!
Thank you!🎯❤️
Thank you 🙏 too! 😂😂
Thanks for watching Mike, glad you liked it!
Best Pizza in the Philippines is at Toninos Resto Bar in Dipolog City. I've heard there are a couple more new pizza places opened since I was there last, but I'm telling you they have GREAT pizza there.
I have not been to Mindanao yet, but will keep it in mind when I do visit
so funny i was in that restaurant, just bored walking around this city today .my first time here
Thanks for watching cryptomando! Which restaurant, Ground Zero?
Great walk around video!! New subscriber here. Where are the dental and healthcare clinics? Thanks!
Thanks for subscribing Phil, I appreciate it! They have clinics everywhere. They are not hard to find. I live in Bacong, just south of Dumaguete and we have a great medical clinic right on the National Highway
I would be a bit nervous using a China Bank ATM because it seems like lately everything China is involved in is collecting data from various sources
I have been hesitant to use it. Yesterday was my first time.
Thanks for watching Rick! Yes, I’m sure they already had mine. BDO gives 20,000 so I would use that instead
Is there a coffee shop as long way from restaurant area
@@jhontrivorsmith4253Coffee shops are everywhere, even the basement of Lee Plaza.
@@dumaguetedreaming My reply was to a hotel review in Angeles City about their rooms a new place so how you got that reply on your channel I find very unusual and I do live in Dumaguete for 5 years now and am aware of all the coffee shops restaurants so thanks for letting me know the supernatural is active bye
that was interesting to walk around with commentary. It's not overly built up but lots of hustle bustle. I heard there is one mall. how to get there on foot?
Thanks for watching Kev! I appreciate it. There are actually 2 malls in Dumaguete, both on opposite sides of town. I’m going to do another walk around in a day or two after I get over the cold I got yesterday.
I’ve heard Schwab is ending the atm refunding…or that it will end after some time in the PH. Although not a problem in other areas in SEA. Thoughts?
Thanks for watching! I have not heard anything about that, but it doesn’t concern me. I go back to the US every year(i’m going back Aug 26th), so I will use my ATM in the states. The main thing is to keep a US address and phone number. If Schwab does that, you always have Fidelity
What camera are you using to record videos? Selfie stick? Etc.
Thanks for watching gairnok! The last 2 videos have been on my iPhone, but the previous were done on a GOPRO Hero 11. I like the quality of the GOPRO, but it takes forever to download.
Outside looking in all intell is useful. Have you done money transfer with like XE or the others. Thanks sir, Smitty
Thanks again Smitty!
Is their a "walking street" in Dumaguete?
You can walk on the boulevard next to the sea, but other than that Dumaguete isn’t really set up for foot traffic. Valencia is better, but there’s not much to it
@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Sir, a "walking street" is a street that is closed to vehicles at night. Usually, it is lined with bars, etc. Kind of a "red light" district! Like in Angles City, PH & Pattaya, Thailand.
You was looking at the hair do and I was looking at that next of wires.... whoa that is insane. Interesting topic on banking, atm, transfers from US held money. I guess nobody pays by check for their rent? Throwing trash in the street especially from a kid is really sad.
Thanks for watching Robert! My current landlord would probably take a check from me, but every where else I’ve stayed, they want cash only. If you find one you like, and can afford it, Airbnb properties let you pay by credit card. They do offer discounts for long term rentals
I'm curious, you said you recommend telling customs at the airport that you're going to stay six weeks but how does that work when you have to show a return ticket of thirty Days or less?
Won't they see right through that I get angry?
You don’t have to show customs your exit ticket. You show that to the airline before your international trip
there used to be a burger chain called scoobys when i visited years back is that still there?
It’s still around. There was one on the immigration street if I’d have turned right instead of left. I at at the one in Robinson’s Mall a couple of weeks ago 😉
The Intro: Salamat sir 🙏 You are a gentleman 👍 I feel complete now 😄 On another note, as you were walking by folks on the street and elbowing a few scooters and trikes 💢 I started to wonder if you were simply holding your camera head high. And then 8:52 happened and Voilà! It was as if you knew peeps would be wondering 😆 Happy trails & Filipina Luvins! ✌
Hahaha, that intro was for you! Glad you enjoyed it
I’m sorry, but at least here in Virginia those ATM fees also exists if it’s not your bank. That’s also about the same amount US $ fee I was charged when I used the ATM at the hotel..
Sure, but in the US i didn’t have any trouble finding a Chase bank, so I never paid any ATM fees
My Charles Schwab ATM card mysteriously quit working after trying to use it at a Chinabank. They canceled the card and sent me a new one by DHL in a couple of weeks. I use BPI if I have a choice and can withdraw 20K from there as well.
Thanks for watching lamarg! That’s good to know. Hopefully I won’t have any issues. That was the first time ive used China Bank
I love Lee Plaza ….I was hoping you would go in…they have a bakery down stairs as you probably know. I stayed at the Nicanor hotel which was about 3 blocks from the boardwalk.
Thanks for watching Marc! Yes, the smell of that bakery hits you in the face as soon as you walk in😊
Hi Kevin, thanks for that, very informative. I'm a Brit, looking to retire to the Phils and am wondering about the finances. To get a retirement visa I have been told I will have to make a deposit into a Philippines bank to show that I am financially secure. (Also proof of pension income) In that case would I then be able to go into the bank and make a withdrawal thereby avoiding the ATM fees? Thanks in advance for any answer/help you can offer. I've subscribed, liked and hit the bell!
Thanks for subscribing! Yes, that’s true….but, make sure you know where you want to live before opening the account. Although you will be able to use any of your bank’s ATMs, you can only settle any issues at the location where the account was opened. I have a friend that has to go to Cebu from Dumaguete when she has an issue…and she’s a Filipina
So the customs immigration officer at Manila airport as you come in at that point they can give you an extra 30 days (and you pay them at that spot the fees for this)? This can be done before you leave the airport?
Not an extra 30 days. You automatically get 30 days
I am inquiring about extra 30 days, not the original 30 days one gets. @@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65
Whats the cost of the visa? Do the ATM's give a fair exchange rate? When I visited...I had a bank try to give me an exchange rate of 51when the actual rate was 56.
You have two different options for the visa. It’s about $40 USD each month, but it takes a week to get. You can pay more to get it the next day. I just go a week early and save the money. The banks are paying around 54-1, which is in line
Hello Kevin,
The US military is gradually coming back to the Philippines. Given the influx of Americans residing there, do you think the Philippines and its women will become more Westernized? Can you observe any changes? Also, will prices increase with more Americans (Military and Non-Military or Westerners) relocating to the Philippines? Or, due to the vastness of the Philippines, will Filipina women remain predominantly traditional despite the influx of Americans? This could be an exciting topic to discuss with your TH-cam followers.
Thanks for watching Phin! That’s a lot to respond to. The more money that comes in, the better the infrastructure will become. The people here embrace westerners. They love modernization. The biggest issue here is pay. Most Filipinos work 6 days a week for $6-$12 PER DAY🙁
Kevin would need to live there about 5 years before he is knowledgeable to answer those questions. Most of the bases right now are small and only impact the towns they are located in. Foreign tourists have a bigger impact on prices and there are tourists from everywhere in the PI.
I would be watching my 6 at the ATM
Yeah, that’s one thing I don’t like is how close people stand here. Some ATMs here are in little rooms, so you get more privacy
i'm from dumaguete myself, if you don't mind the over pricing of our pedicab drivers (the fare minimum is 15 and max is 20 regardless of distance, up to you if you want to give the driver more) , the blackouts every saturday or sunday, the mentality of the traffic management office personel where they don't know the difference between parked and waiting, then go for it, dumaguete is a nice place to live minus the extreme heat during lunch time.
You know the ropes, you’re ahead of the “normal” expat who arrives here😉
Far too many expats. Nice place to visit maybe, but I personally would never live there. I prefer Koronadal (Mindanao). It is a true Philippines experience. Very few foreigners. I stand out like a sore thumb. lol. Thanks for the video.
God bless.
Thanks for watching! Yes, there are a lot of foreigners here. While many people don’t like that, others do. Most Filipinos are still working, so if you want to hang out with someone during the week; it’s most likely going to be an expat.I live in Bacong, about 25 minutes south of Dumaguete. I only go into town once every two weeks for groceries
They have two Jollibees in Houston I need to go try one next week One is on westheimer
No way! Where, off the Beltway near Chinatown or closer to the Galleria? I’m sure it’s not going to be as inexpensive as here, but I’m sure the pieces of chicken will be bigger there. A thigh here is slightly bigger than a McDonald’s chicken nugget from the US. Let me know what you think of the hot dog spaghetti 😂
to extend your visa, how do you get around the round trip, or onward passage requirement for initial entry?
Thanks for watching Nena! If you’re staying, then you need to buy a cheap one way “burner” ticket to somewhere. I got a $36 to Kuala Lumpur. I had to show proof before I left Honolulu to United Airlines. The customs agent in Manila didn’t ask to see it though
Great video. Vey informative. But pardon me i thought you can stay in the Philippines for three years at a time. 'Puzzled'
Thanks for watching Trever. You can stay here for 3 years, before you have to leave the country, but you do have to keep extending your travel visa every month. You don’t want to miss it either
I eat keto; no bread, rice, pasta. Mostly meat and some vegetables. Is it possible to eat this way there? So much if what I see is typical food of the West, which isn’t good for me. Thoughts appreciated.
Absolutely! You can buy meat and vegetables in the grocery stores. That being said, you may want to bring whatever spices you prefer. You don’t have a huge “spices and seasoning” section like you do in the states other than Asian ones
@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 appreciate your reply. Thanks.
One of the problems I see all over the Philippines is people blocking the sidewalk. There’s scooters, cars, food stalls and various other things. There should be a law and the law should be enforced, that no one and no thing can obstruct any public sidewalk.
Yes, it’s really bad here. Dumaguete is definitely not a good choice for handicapped people
Been at Duma once! Never again!
Thanks for watching KNJ! Yeah, it’s not for everyone. I live 30 minutes south, and only go into Dumaguete about every 2 weeks for groceries
Can’t miss G o green shirt when you walk in
Hahaha, actually I did miss him…didn’t even notice him
Also WhyNot restaurant on the boulevard has excellent brick oven pizza. Neva’s is ok but much preferred WhyNot. Heard of a couple other places with good pizza. Latino Restaurant is excellent.
Why Not changed cheeses. It’s not as good as it was
The first visa extension is for one month and the second visa extension is for two months then you can jump to six months
Thanks, I wasn’t sure what I did 😉
I use JRC, they are very good
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Forget Thailand, KL is great ! If you can meet the financial requirements, KL is a tremendous city and cheaper than Thailand.
Thanks for watching Thaidawg! I would like to get over to Malaysia soon😉
I withdrew from that very China Bank ATM last week after trying several PI banks and being rejected. Haha. Also in 500s. I found China Bank consistently paid out.
Thanks for watching David! Yes, that is one thing I have heard about China Bank
You can take up to 10,000 usd before you go .i would never use atm. Many money services to get more money with less fees to use .
Yes, I didn’t feel comfortable bringing that much over. This is my recon mission. I came here for supposedly 4 months….turning into 8 months now. There will be some things that I do differently when I come back for good
Have you had to use a dentist there? Just wondering about the quality of dental care there?
Yes, I did have my teeth cleaned…..and that was another incident of a “foreigner tax” my girlfriend called to see how much that would cost. They told her it would be 800 pesos($14.75), but once they saw me it went up to 1000($18.25). I was not that impressed because they only spent about 15 minutes on us each, and my girlfriend had NEVER had her teeth cleaned before. We’re going to try a different dentist next month.
@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Thanks for the info and the heads up.
theres way to many expats in duma i would never live there it would be like never leaving home but i guess some expats couldnt make it here with out having there own kind around them it reminds me of a big retirement home lol
Thanks for watching James! Yeah, I know people who just sit in Ground Zero all day. It kinda resembles an old folks home. I live 30 minutes south, and only go into the heart of Dumaguete about every 2 weeks for groceries
That is so funny and my feelings also.
Speaking of atm fees, if you're a veteran you can use USAA. They also refund all atm fees.
Thanks for the great tip! I appreciate you watching 😉
Question - Why not send yourself money from the US via Western Union? It costs only $3.99 if you use your debit card. Just asking.
You could, but I get my ATM fees reimbursed. It doesn’t cost me anything
I notice they liter because there is no trash system. I was in SM mall and no trash cans. Things advancing slowly
Thanks for watching DDT! Yes, you’re right. It’s not easy to find a garbage can when you want one. I have broken my girlfriend from doing it at least
@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 your awesome. Wish I was there, your videos uplift and encourage many
Apparently Ground Zero doesn't sell alcohol, no future. 🙂
I guess they ran out, because I always drink Stolichnaya vodka and sprite when I’m there. It’ll probably be closed at the end of the month
I can almost feel the heat from the sun walk the street of city in Ph.
Yes, it can get pretty toasty in the afternoon!
I had thought about opening a Charles Schwab account before..But was worried about getting a smooth changeover from my Chase Morgan account. Also, my SS and pension done promptly. Anyone here tried that in recent years?
I have not, but I’m sure if you went to a Schwab office they could help you