Hi Mark, really appreciate your channel. You’re an inspiration to a seasoned gentleman living in the west. I’m married to a Filipina and intend to partly retire to the Philippines.
Many thanks for sharing your time and experiences amongst us in our country- beautiful Philippines. We welcome your return anytime soon with our open arms awaiting your return. See you once again anytime soon and enjoy our friendship, hospitality and camaraderie. Our beautiful Philippines await you dear friend.
The Filipinos are some of the friendliest and nice people that I've come across. I'm Samoan but living in Auckland, New Zealand, and have met so many Filipino people and I love them for many reasons.
Thanks Mark. I'm very down and out. Clinically depressed, heartbroken, lonely, bored, etc. A struggle everyday. Hearing your story and words like "don't give up" mean so much to me and inspire me to do what you have done. Thanks again.
Ginger White. I was broken in my country Philippines. I moved in Norway and I don't know if I gonna live there again. Maybe just a vacation not a permanent.
Great story! I've lived here 5 years... Came because I hurt my back and couldn't work any more and only social security! Now life is great, met a girl who takes care of me and made me well with good food, massage, Love! I don't want to go back to the states either!
Living in the Philippines is not for everyone but for those Filipinos as always when they retired they went back to the Philippines because the life in the Philippines is too far to compare than living in the foreign land. As planned when i retire early since I have only 2 more years and 4 months to wait then i will leave the USA. I like to live in the province where my parents lived and the property is facing the ocean which is very peaceful and quiet with fresh air , fresh seafoods and fresh vegetables plus with coconut trees, and banana trees around the property. Im looking forward to go home and experience a life in the Philippines.
I left my country in the early 80's,lived and worked in Dubai and Malaysia and traveled the world,based in Dubai,the I came home to continue my work in the Philippines opened my branch company in the Philippines. 40 years away from my comfort zone,here I am back home in my Town.The Pandemic freeze all my work,my business but not my Philanthropic tasks.3 years of no income,really struggled,under medication,and 2 of my sons died during the Covid times 2021 and 2022. Can you imagine the severe hit like a bomb to me?But when I came into your Chanel Mark,it was like a bomb of inspiration...I was ablento slowly move on...and I did and still moving on working now on my project Urban Farming for food supply for my family and community and will expand soon to every community in my Region.Faith,Patience and Empathy are my strongest weapon plus listening to great people like you Mark LIFE GOES ON.Thank you Mark
Mark, I love these kind of videos where you talk to the camera and tell stories. I know they take a lot of work but they are worth it I think. Thank you.
Beautiful true story Mark. Im a filipina and am living here in the United States. I do have a good job here. However, I really miss the simple living I once had over there. Your story is inspiring.
Just found your channel. I enjoyed your post today. I've been coming to the Philippines since 2007. I'm also a friend of Enrique. Met him years ago in Cebu. I live in northern cebu with my wife. I love my life here in the Philippines. I love the family atmosphere here. I found a good woman and we dated over eight years before I asked her to marry me. Been married now four years. My first marriage. She has a large family and I love them all. We built a house here on her parents property overlooking the Cebu Strait. Great story, I really enjoyed listening to you I look forward to checking out your other videos.
Thanks for sharing...gone thru a bad divorce and bankrupt now....I'm a Filipino American but carry a Filipino passport.. your story gives me hope. Thank you....& I too enjoy riding my motorcycle around ( had a nice car before,) thanks for giving me hope..more videos pls
G-day from Victoria Australia. Thank you for sharing this video, perfect timing for me ! I’m at the breaking point, 68, after being a widower for 6 long lonely years, I need a warm change so thank you once again for your inspirational video. Cheers
I can help you find a place in Sibulan, next town going north from Dumaguete. It’s an overlooking place just approximately 20 to 40 mins from the airport at 30Kph.
@@painrick I am going home next month for a visit and to have all the necessary fixtures for my newly built small house. I have a very nice garden overlooking the ocean. Don’t know if it’s allowed here to give personal details or mobile number.
You can start your own company or business in Dumaguete assisting expats who want to settle here in the Philippines. You can do travel arragement, airport transport, Helping them find a place you stay and maybe a dating service for those who wish to find forever love. Who knows. Great Job Sir. Enjoy the Philippines.
As a side note : I was watching "Pt 2 How Retired Business Owner Thomas found Happiness in the Philippines. " - Thomas's predictions in Feb 2021 were spot on accurate !! You might want to consider having him back on....
Fascinating life story and I’m glad you’ve found the Philippines as that place to de-stress from life back in the US. I’m about 10 years away from moving over to Thailand, along with my Thai wife. Keep up the good stories and I love your Channel.
Hi Mark. Good evening all the way from Chicago, USA. I was born and raised in Manila, Philippines and emigrated here for economic reason. I was petitioned by Roseland Hospital as a nurse after passing nursing exams and interviews. I'm happy for turning your life 180 degree. I think Philippines is undiscovered, under represented and simply put it underdog. Philippines has a lot of things to offer to expats like you. A lot of people speaks English to start with. We welcome Americans and any other foreigners that come to visit or live in the Philippines permanently. I too with my family are thinking of going back home to live there. Thanks for sharing your life. I'm sure a lot would find it helpful in battling loneliness, desperation and helplessness. God bless. "Mabuhay".
I really enjoyed this, I stopped half way through to sign up on Camby, I tried before but never heard back. I moved to the Philippines in February, Im here for good, my fiance and I built a home and we have a truck. I love being here, we visited Negros a,few months ago. Went to Bias city, thanks for sharing
This popped up on my recommended feed.TH-cam seems to know that I'm going back to the Philippines after being abroad for 16 years.Thank you for the inspiring story sir!
Like what you said man, "Don't give up!" I am a Filipino now living in Spain. But when retirement comes, I'll be back to my country and continue what I left out when I came to Spain and go back and forth to Manila and Spain. All the best Mark and stay safe always!!!
Simply awesome story. Once i started listening to your stories, i was hooked. Good for you buddy. When i was younger in the navy in California, i had a phillipino girl friend or two. I love the culture,the food . They are a tight community wherever they are. I could live there no problem 😊
When you come from a foreign country, especially, the US, and come to the Philippines, you can see how fortunate you are when you see the standard of living here compared to yours. You can never be depressed about yourself here coz even though, mostly, people here are poor, they know how to entertain themselves. People here are very social and hospitable to tourists. Will make you smile and laugh. Oh yeah for sure, Filipino people knows that laughter is the best medicine.
Thanks for sharing your incredible story. I've been married to a Filipina for almost 9 years now---here in Louisiana. We are both working towards retirement in the Philippines. You are very inspiring! I think about living there every single day. I can't get there soon enough. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
Great message brother and glad things went your way for a change! Seems to me you received a few blessings that were well deserved! Keep putting one foot in front of the other.
Thank you for sharing your story. My filipina wife and I moved to the Philippines from Texas about 14 months ago to retire. We're currently living in Muntinlupa City. I have to admit that the move hasn't been easy and sometimes I really miss the states, but now that we're in our second year things are getting better. I wish you continued success.
thanks for the advice . you have saved people with the positive outlook presented. I have been in a dark place and traveling to Asia has awaken my manhood and value my experience can bring . thanks for thinking of other men .
Absolutely true,sir. Sometimes,material things are not enough to make you happy.. as long as you are happy and contented with what u have right now: your family and living simple life..things will be alright.. 🇵🇭
Such an awesome story from bankruptcy in US and a happy life in the Philippines. I am a Filipina happily married to an amazing man from Ks and we are planning to stay there for good few years from now.
Beautiful channel Mark, it would be cool to run into you whenever I’m on vacation in the Philippines. Thank you for sharing your story and thank you for giving us wisdom for the younger viewers out there
Appreciate your story , you survived , you endured and now you thrive . A lot of people would have given up Give yourself a pat on the back incredible mental strength
Thanks for sharing your story Give me hope Stuck in Australian in a rut only in my 50s and it all feeling like what’s it all for Hope to save enough to travel to Philippines 🇵🇭 and see something totally different Cheers Mike
I appreciate the work you are doing for all the men out there that feel lost and depressed. Maybe you helped someone to get out of a debilitating depression , leading to something horrible. Good on you brother ❤
What a great story. Made me cry a bit. I'm a local and I stayed a year in DGT and Valencia. Great place. Nice people. I hope you're doing well now and happy. All the best!
Filipino living in Hawaii here watching your videos. Thank you for loving my country as I love yours too. I farm here in Hawaii and hopefully go back home when I finanally have my Social Security too.
OMG! Thank you for this man! This is a really wale up call for me. My life and relationship is sucks I might tight my belt and bite a bullet and follow what make me feel happy.
Hay Mark... thanks for mentioning Cambly. I might give that a try. I'm 53 years old now, moved here 4 years ago from Chicago. I'm glad to hear you love it here in the Philippines. Hope to run into you someday. Good luck and God bless.
You have a great story and a lot of balls to move to the Philippines under those circumstances. I'm coming next year, but I'll be 70 and will start drawing social security.
No matter how hard life gets on the low road of life, with time and fortitude and few words of hope ,and a small push from our fellow man being a stranger or not can get us all back on the high road of life ...Seen it many times , I find material things and being brain washed into consumerism is like chasing \the dragon / I respect and thank you for your words of encouragement to all those that need that boost of confidence ...
Hi Mark, new to your vlogs. I was raised in Bacolod City, perhaps you'd been there. Had been out of Philippines 36 years, living in Southern California. Also a retired army reservist, spent 27 years with deployments in middle east. Evaluating to going back in Negros, I am worrying about safety here in the US. Violent crimes keep on rising. So may incidents were people of Asian decent had been beaten or harassed. It seems not the America I known before. Not 62 yet so not in SS pension but with VA and army pensions. Also doing online teaching, its a trade school, teaching electrical theories, codes and building electrical system. Thank you, appreciate your updates.
@@2000ViperGTSsubscribe a whole bunch of relatives from the US - some have lived there their whole lives - have recently returned to the country for good. They have no idea how their returning home would turn out but they felt the USA is just too unsafe for their children and grandchildren.
Philippine Airlines and Singapore Airlines have the best up to date information on their websites. Otherwise it can be a minefield. Too many conditions and too much fine print....
You’re very blessed to have been given new lease on life. I wouldn’t credit this to luck as I believe we all make our own luck. You’re a testament to this. Onwards and upwards!
Hi Mark Nice meeting you the other day at Ground Zero. Thanks for recapping your story. More people men especially need to reminded that there is hope. Regardless of your circumstances or situation life can dramatically change for the better. You have to stay positive keep moving forward and listening to other inspirational stories. We can all learn from each other's stories. Need to hear the good, bad and sometimes ugly . Keeping it real and staying positive will help anyone. Life is too short live it. Live in the moment and enjoy each day. Make your own personal happiness a reality. Many men work their whole lives and don't know what they want. Discover, learn, and live life. Make mistakes fail, sometimes end up nothing,..like in a divorce or failed relationships, appreciate the blessing of life itself. The Philippines will change any man Regardless of age or social status . Embrace the people the culture and assimilate. Leave the Westen world's behind Don't chase material goods or money or cars or homes. When it's all over you can't take it with you. Only the friendships you created the moments that you shared with loved ones and the experiences that shaped your life. Keep up the channel and being inspirational to many others. Your life can change dramatically..Make a decision and take action and let life unfold and surprise you. Enjoy the journey, be kind to others, lots of beautiful warm hearted people in the Philippines and exapts. Life is meant to be lived. Like Nike slogan " Just do it. " Live, love and take care of each other and your world can be an exciting adventure. Thank you Mark ..and everyone take care and thank you for sharing your stories and others. It's a blessing to all of us. Stay happy stay positive and keep up the wonderful work your doing!!
I’m so glad I got out of my comfort zone… within a few years we travelled big chunks of SE Asia. How many people can say they’ve lived 2 or more cultures, in one life time. That’s what drove me to decide to build in the Philippines. Love your channel… don’t often chime in but this video resonates with me.
@@Gmail.comyama mostly English. I don’t pick up on languages and we’re a bilingual country. :) I loved Thailand, as a country, more but I get around here easier.
@@Gmail.comyama got to all but Vietnam. We were going that way, from Cambodia, but a major storm was heading straight where we were heading. Some day. Got into Myanmar (Burma) 6days after they opened to tourists from Thailand. Mainland SE Asia… Thailand was my favourite. Chiangmai was fun as was Phuket and Ko Samui. I think Bangkok is the best city in SE Asia… IMO
Isn't it Amazing that most of us work 30 or 40 years to achieve what you did in 3 years and in a foreign country!! I used to laugh at people who stressed out about paying high cost bills just to show they had something bigger and newer. It was obvious to me that was not making them happy. People need to start thinking different about money and "stuff" and just enjoy this life. I am happy that you and Jen found each other - just like I found my Filipina. And she makes me happy just looking at her and just holding her hand. We all deserve that but need to realize - these are the simple pleasures we need to enjoy!!
Thanks Mark, I appreciated your honesty in sharing moments of your life. This is the first of your videos I've seen, I will definitely look at some of your previous offerings.
Hey Mark, this was a very revealing part of your life that you're telling us about. Thanks for this Mark, i appreciate your honesty, personally i think you're a good guy, no b/s from you. This without a doubt, would be the best video you have done. Good luck mate, hope your life continues to be happy and contented for you, and your lovely wife. Bob NZ.
Hey Mark, Your'e a very courageous person for telling your story on youtube. A lot of people have the same issues but won't admit it even to themselves. I'm happy you are doing well! I'm going to Thailand next month (food is better)
New subscriber here..I'm from the phil.working abroad....thank you for loving my country....just stumbled on your yt channel and so enjoyable and interesting of your content....keep it up
A very honest and interesting story. I was once a US Peace Corps volunteer as a young college grad assigned to a provincial town in Cebu for two years. That connection led me to a marriage to a Filipino from my town, and we have a a wonderful son. We had a marriage and a happy life in the US for many years, but the pull of the Philippines was always there. The Philippines has been lucky for me too, and after a leap of faith, we're living here permanently for eight years now back in Cebu. I can't imagine ever living anywhere else for the rest of my days.:) Glad that your leap of faith worked out well for you Mark, in spite of some issues early on. With the right attitude and an open mind, The Philippines might be just the right fit for some folks. Circumstances for everyone might be similar or different from your own, but it's a great option to explore I think.
Hi mate, I'm an Aussie and been here in PH close to 10 years. I agree the people, place and hospitality make this the No. 1 choice to live. I'm a single dad with my EVERYTHING a 6 yr old daughter who changed my life. I wouldn't change a thing. Loved your perspective and would love to chat one on one some time. Cheers mate Jon
Hi Mark, really appreciate your channel. You’re an inspiration to a seasoned gentleman living in the west. I’m married to a Filipina and intend to partly retire to the Philippines.
Thank you for watching Rick
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Many thanks for sharing your time and experiences amongst us in our country- beautiful Philippines. We welcome your return anytime soon with our open arms awaiting your return. See you once again anytime soon and enjoy our friendship, hospitality and camaraderie. Our beautiful Philippines await you dear friend.
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The Filipinos are some of the friendliest and nice people that I've come across. I'm Samoan but living in Auckland, New Zealand, and have met so many Filipino people and I love them for many reasons.
Thanks Mark. I'm very down and out. Clinically depressed, heartbroken, lonely, bored, etc. A struggle everyday. Hearing your story and words like "don't give up" mean so much to me and inspire me to do what you have done. Thanks again.
David don't give up. If I can change my life so can you.
Take action do something every day that moves you towards your goal.
Good luck!
Don't give up... keep fighting... good luck and God bless you...🙏🙏🙏🙏
David Wegner. There is always sun after rain so don't give up.👍
Moving forward is our only choice. Try to move to another state/country, it helps.
Ginger White. I was broken in my country Philippines. I moved in Norway and I don't know if I gonna live there again. Maybe just a vacation not a permanent.
Great story! I've lived here 5 years... Came because I hurt my back and couldn't work any more and only social security!
Now life is great, met a girl who takes care of me and made me well with good food, massage, Love! I don't want to go back to the states either!
What a great video !! I am ready !!
Thank You for loving our country, culture people.Watching from Canada
Living in the Philippines is not for everyone but for those Filipinos as always when they retired they went back to the Philippines because the life in the Philippines is too far to compare than living in the foreign land. As planned when i retire early since I have only 2 more years and 4 months to wait then i will leave the USA. I like to live in the province where my parents lived and the property is facing the ocean which is very peaceful and quiet with fresh air , fresh seafoods and fresh vegetables plus with coconut trees, and banana trees around the property. Im looking forward to go home and experience a life in the Philippines.
Very good nice decision
Thank for living in the philippines, I hope your injoy to stay her in the philippines.
Thanks for appreciating our çountry Philippines. We are loving people. Welcome
I also live to meet American and experience life with
Beautiful! Mabuhay ka!
Amazing story. You were truly all in on this adventure.
Well done Mark , great message to put out there , it will give some people hope … Be nice and you are 👍👍
I left my country in the early 80's,lived and worked in Dubai and Malaysia and traveled the world,based in Dubai,the I came home to continue my work in the Philippines opened my branch company in the Philippines. 40 years away from my comfort zone,here I am back home in my Town.The Pandemic freeze all my work,my business but not my Philanthropic tasks.3 years of no income,really struggled,under medication,and 2 of my sons died during the Covid times 2021 and 2022.
Can you imagine the severe hit like a bomb to me?But when I came into your Chanel Mark,it was like a bomb of inspiration...I was ablento slowly move on...and I did and still moving on working now on my project Urban Farming for food supply for my family and community and will expand soon to every community in my Region.Faith,Patience and Empathy are my strongest weapon plus listening to great people like you Mark LIFE GOES ON.Thank you Mark
I hope things will get better for you.
Thank you sir we are appreciated you to stay here in the Philippines with your family 💗😊
Wayyy Kool. Thx a Ton for the Post.
Mark, I love these kind of videos where you talk to the camera and tell stories. I know they take a lot of work but they are worth it I think. Thank you.
Thank you John. Ill do more of them. Your opinion means a lot to me
Beautiful true story Mark. Im a filipina and am living here in the United States. I do have a good job here. However, I really miss the simple living I once had over there. Your story is inspiring.
The Phillipines will give you new life. It's an amazing place.
Just found your channel. I enjoyed your post today. I've been coming to the Philippines since 2007. I'm also a friend of Enrique. Met him years ago in Cebu. I live in northern cebu with my wife. I love my life here in the Philippines. I love the family atmosphere here. I found a good woman and we dated over eight years before I asked her to marry me. Been married now four years. My first marriage. She has a large family and I love them all. We built a house here on her parents property overlooking the Cebu Strait.
Great story, I really enjoyed listening to you I look forward to checking out your other videos.
Your story is excellent to hear. Very inspiring. Thank you for sharing.
My snappy salute Sir! Enjoy the Philippines. Simple life is indeed a happy life. Thanks for loving this country
Hey Mark, Thanks for sharing your journey. Very positive and encouraging.
Grateful,
Living a simple life with your loved ones, is more satisfying.
You last 3 years is tremendously encouraging thanks so much
Thanks for sharing...gone thru a bad divorce and bankrupt now....I'm a Filipino American but carry a Filipino passport.. your story gives me hope. Thank you....& I too enjoy riding my motorcycle around ( had a nice car before,) thanks for giving me hope..more videos pls
Don't give up. If I can turn my life around so can you
G-day from Victoria Australia.
Thank you for sharing this video, perfect timing for me !
I’m at the breaking point, 68, after being a widower for 6 long lonely years, I need a warm change so thank you once again for your inspirational video.
Cheers
My pleasure. Come to the Philippines. Lots of Australians here
Philippines is a nice place.You will going to love it.Im from the Philippines.
I can help you find a place in Sibulan, next town going north from Dumaguete. It’s an overlooking place just approximately 20 to 40 mins from the airport at 30Kph.
@@elizabethcontratista9935 how can I contact you about this, I would like to know more about the property please
@@painrick I am going home next month for a visit and to have all the necessary fixtures for my newly built small house. I have a very nice garden overlooking the ocean. Don’t know if it’s allowed here to give personal details or mobile number.
Mark. Great story. Philippines will change your life into better situation you had before. You did it. Please continue with your channel.
I appreciate your down to earth simplicity and love for life. Wishing you more happiness.
You can start your own company or business in Dumaguete assisting expats who want to settle here in the Philippines. You can do travel arragement, airport transport, Helping them find a place you stay and maybe a dating service for those who wish to find forever love. Who knows.
Great Job Sir. Enjoy the Philippines.
I want to be a travel agent to Phillipines
Thank you for sharing your story. Your persistence and perseverance, despite the many obstacles, is truly inspirational.
Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment 😀
As a side note : I was watching "Pt 2 How Retired Business Owner Thomas found Happiness in the Philippines. " - Thomas's predictions in Feb 2021 were spot on accurate !! You might want to consider having him back on....
Mark I don't get tired of hearing your story is great to see you evolve and prosper God Bless
Fascinating life story and I’m glad you’ve found the Philippines as that place to de-stress from life back in the US. I’m about 10 years away from moving over to Thailand, along with my Thai wife. Keep up the good stories and I love your Channel.
I am where you were. You are truly an inspiration. See you soon!
Hang in there Albert
fantastic mate, nothing is sugar coated with you! is what it is...
Hi Mark. Good evening all the way from Chicago, USA. I was born and raised in Manila, Philippines and emigrated here for economic reason. I was petitioned by Roseland Hospital as a nurse after passing nursing exams and interviews. I'm happy for turning your life 180 degree. I think Philippines is undiscovered, under represented and simply put it underdog. Philippines has a lot of things to offer to expats like you. A lot of people speaks English to start with. We welcome Americans and any other foreigners that come to visit or live in the Philippines permanently. I too with my family are thinking of going back home to live there. Thanks for sharing your life. I'm sure a lot would find it helpful in battling loneliness, desperation and helplessness. God bless. "Mabuhay".
So nice to hear from you. I love your country ❤️
@@everymanhasastory It's your story that will put Philippines in the world map. God bless. "Mabuhay"!
Do you remember me 🤣
I really enjoyed this, I stopped half way through to sign up on Camby, I tried before but never heard back. I moved to the Philippines in February, Im here for good, my fiance and I built a home and we have a truck. I love being here, we visited Negros a,few months ago. Went to Bias city, thanks for sharing
This popped up on my recommended feed.TH-cam seems to know that I'm going back to the Philippines after being abroad for 16 years.Thank you for the inspiring story sir!
Im a new follower, former Filipino in my late 40s and contemplating of going back to Pinas.
Mark, this video was really inspiring. I just shared it with a man who is going through a bad divorce. I think this video will help during a dark time
I hope my story will give other men hope. Thank you for watching
Glad you're enjoying the good life in the Philippines. For sure, you're an inspiration to your TH-cam subscribers. Keep it up!
Thank you 😊
Like what you said man, "Don't give up!" I am a Filipino now living in Spain. But when retirement comes, I'll be back to my country and continue what I left out when I came to Spain and go back and forth to Manila and Spain. All the best Mark and stay safe always!!!
Simply awesome story. Once i started listening to your stories, i was hooked. Good for you buddy. When i was younger in the navy in California, i had a phillipino girl friend or two. I love the culture,the food . They are a tight community wherever they are. I could live there no problem 😊
Thank you so much for watching and for support. Best of luck Mark
Great video Mark, appreciate your transparency and you sharing some of your story.
I'm so happy for you Mark. Let it never end for you.
Thank you so much Mike!
When you come from a foreign country, especially, the US, and come to the Philippines, you can see how fortunate you are when you see the standard of living here compared to yours. You can never be depressed about yourself here coz even though, mostly, people here are poor, they know how to entertain themselves. People here are very social and hospitable to tourists. Will make you smile and laugh. Oh yeah for sure, Filipino people knows that laughter is the best medicine.
Thanks for sharing your incredible story. I've been married to a Filipina for almost 9 years now---here in Louisiana. We are both working towards retirement in the Philippines. You are very inspiring! I think about living there every single day. I can't get there soon enough. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
Great story, listened to it while driving to work.
Your life has been an adventure bro, stay strong and keep on traveling/exploring!
Great message brother and glad things went your way for a change! Seems to me you received a few blessings that were well deserved! Keep putting one foot in front of the other.
Thank you for your kind words Paul
Thank you for sharing your story. My filipina wife and I moved to the Philippines from Texas about 14 months ago to retire. We're currently living in Muntinlupa City. I have to admit that the move hasn't been easy and sometimes I really miss the states, but now that we're in our second year things are getting better. I wish you continued success.
Thank you for watching and for taking the time to share your experiences
glad to hear you are doing good my friend and wish you all best. hope to see you when i come to the Philippines. cheers and tnx
I hope so too. Thank you for watching
thanks for the advice . you have saved people with the positive outlook presented. I have been in a dark place and traveling to Asia has awaken my manhood and value my experience can bring . thanks for thinking of other men .
I'm glad for you. I hope we meet sone day. Thank you for watching
When your back is against the wall and you step out in faith, things seem to work out. I've had it happen for me several times.
I am happy to hear your story that you find paradise here in Philippines. Wishing you all the best together with your Filipina wife. God bless.🙏😊
Absolutely true,sir. Sometimes,material things are not enough to make you happy.. as long as you are happy and contented with what u have right now: your family and living simple life..things will be alright.. 🇵🇭
Such an awesome story from bankruptcy in US and a happy life in the Philippines. I am a Filipina happily married to an amazing man from Ks and we are planning to stay there for good few years from now.
Beautiful channel Mark, it would be cool to run into you whenever I’m on vacation in the Philippines. Thank you for sharing your story and thank you for giving us wisdom for the younger viewers out there
Appreciate your story , you survived , you endured and now you thrive . A lot of people would have given up Give yourself a pat on the back incredible mental strength
Thank you Ian. I hope to inspire other guys to keep trying
Thanks for sharing your story
Give me hope
Stuck in Australian in a rut only in my 50s and it all feeling like what’s it all for
Hope to save enough to travel to Philippines 🇵🇭 and see something totally different
Cheers Mike
You should! Try it. God bless for a new life waiting for you.
TH-cam
Mo Gawdat ~SOLVE FOR HAPPY
Dreams are always valued don't give up in what you are thinking to do
I appreciate the work you are doing for all the men out there that feel lost and depressed. Maybe you helped someone to get out of a debilitating depression , leading to something horrible. Good on you brother ❤
Thank you Carlo. Glad you found it useful
Thanks for sharing this amazing & inspirational story. I moved to Colombia last year and it is the BEST decision ever. What a fulfilling life!
You came along way Mark. We all love happy endings !
Many thanks for sharing your story Mark, even if your vlog changes just one person's life you have done something good 👍
Thank you Alan
What a great story. Made me cry a bit. I'm a local and I stayed a year in DGT and Valencia. Great place. Nice people. I hope you're doing well now and happy. All the best!
Filipino living in Hawaii here watching your videos. Thank you for loving my country as I love yours too. I farm here in Hawaii and hopefully go back home when I finanally have my Social Security too.
Nice to hear from a Filipino. Maybe we will meet some day. Thank you for watching
Thank you for the encouragement brother! We are so happy that you both are doing great.
Learn from Filipino RESILIENCY that's what we are
Thats the spirit. Positive outlook and never giving up. Surround your environment with good people and use critical thinking and always be kind.
Great post!
Welcome to our part of the Philippines!! Hope to see you there soon... i am from Bacolod City, the otherside of the Negros..
Thank you 😊
OMG! Thank you for this man! This is a really wale up call for me. My life and relationship is sucks I might tight my belt and bite a bullet and follow what make me feel happy.
What a nice story you have. God bless to you and i salute your message "DONT GIVE UP" right i agree never gave up you have to fight.
Thank you for the kind words 🙏
Hay Mark... thanks for mentioning Cambly. I might give that a try. I'm 53 years old now, moved here 4 years ago from Chicago. I'm glad to hear you love it here in the Philippines. Hope to run into you someday. Good luck and God bless.
Wow!!! I love your story! REGARDS to your wife and to you. Stay SAFE 🇺🇸🙏💐
wow! this video is very inspiring. thank you for sharing a part of your life here in the Phil.. stay happy and positive man.
Good story . Positive attitude . Thanks for advice .
You have a great story and a lot of balls to move to the Philippines under those circumstances. I'm coming next year, but I'll be 70 and will start drawing social security.
God bless you Mark, thank you for not giving up.
Great to hear it all again!
Good job!
No matter how hard life gets on the low road of life, with time and fortitude and few words of hope ,and a small push from our fellow man being a stranger or not can get us all back on the high road of life ...Seen it many times , I find material things and being brain washed into consumerism is like chasing \the dragon / I respect and thank you for your words of encouragement to all those that need that boost of confidence ...
They are the most generous people I know, I work with many there are the 1 or 2 that are different overall most beautiful peoples
Excellent video Mark ! You are a inspiration for us who are looking for a change.
Thank you so much Steven
What a Gr8, Honest and Enlightening Video.
Sir..., You are a Rock Star.
CHF
COLD HARD FACTS.
Thank you James 😊
Hi Mark, new to your vlogs. I was raised in Bacolod City, perhaps you'd been there. Had been out of Philippines 36 years, living in Southern California. Also a retired army reservist, spent 27 years with deployments in middle east. Evaluating to going back in Negros, I am worrying about safety here in the US. Violent crimes keep on rising. So may incidents were people of Asian decent had been beaten or harassed. It seems not the America I known before. Not 62 yet so not in SS pension but with VA and army pensions. Also doing online teaching, its a trade school, teaching electrical theories, codes and building electrical system. Thank you, appreciate your updates.
I know what you mean. It seems like America has gone insane.
So much better here in the Philippines. Thanks for watching
Just left PH and with respect, stay in the USA over PH is my advice po. From a fellow veteran too.
@@2000ViperGTSsubscribe, much better to live in PH-it’s terrible here😔
@@2000ViperGTSsubscribe a whole bunch of relatives from the US - some have lived there their whole lives - have recently returned to the country for good. They have no idea how their returning home would turn out but they felt the USA is just too unsafe for their children and grandchildren.
Hello!!! here in iloilo from bacolod too
Thanks for your channel and Paul's . They helped a lot and I arrived in Cebu, unvaxxed, had 6 days quarantine and now free to move around 😁
It's great to hear an unvaxxed story from the Philippines. I had no idea that it was even a possibility.
Philippine Airlines and Singapore Airlines have the best up to date information on their websites. Otherwise it can be a minefield. Too many conditions and too much fine print....
@@crichardk555 thanks 👍
You’re very blessed to have been given new lease on life. I wouldn’t credit this to luck as I believe we all make our own luck. You’re a testament to this. Onwards and upwards!
Hi Mark
Nice meeting you the other day at Ground Zero. Thanks for recapping your story. More people men especially need to reminded that there is hope. Regardless of your circumstances or situation life can dramatically change for the better. You have to stay positive keep moving forward and listening to other inspirational stories. We can all learn from each other's stories. Need to hear the good, bad and sometimes ugly . Keeping it real and staying positive will help anyone. Life is too short live it. Live in the moment and enjoy each day. Make your own personal happiness a reality. Many men work their whole lives and don't know what they want. Discover, learn, and live life. Make mistakes fail, sometimes end up nothing,..like in a divorce or failed relationships, appreciate the blessing of life itself. The Philippines will change any man Regardless of age or social status . Embrace the people the culture and assimilate. Leave the Westen world's behind Don't chase material goods or money or cars or homes. When it's all over you can't take it with you. Only the friendships you created the moments that you shared with loved ones and the experiences that shaped your life. Keep up the channel and being inspirational to many others. Your life can change dramatically..Make a decision and take action and let life unfold and surprise you. Enjoy the journey, be kind to others, lots of beautiful warm hearted people in the Philippines and exapts.
Life is meant to be lived.
Like Nike slogan " Just do it. "
Live, love and take care of each other and your world can be an exciting adventure.
Thank you Mark ..and everyone take care and thank you for sharing your stories and others. It's a blessing to all of us. Stay happy stay positive and keep up the wonderful work your doing!!
I’m so glad I got out of my comfort zone… within a few years we travelled big chunks of SE Asia. How many people can say they’ve lived 2 or more cultures, in one life time. That’s what drove me to decide to build in the Philippines. Love your channel… don’t often chime in but this video resonates with me.
@@Gmail.comyama mostly English. I don’t pick up on languages and we’re a bilingual country. :)
I loved Thailand, as a country, more but I get around here easier.
@@Gmail.comyama got to all but Vietnam. We were going that way, from Cambodia, but a major storm was heading straight where we were heading. Some day. Got into Myanmar (Burma) 6days after they opened to tourists from Thailand. Mainland SE Asia… Thailand was my favourite. Chiangmai was fun as was Phuket and Ko Samui. I think Bangkok is the best city in SE Asia… IMO
Isn't it Amazing that most of us work 30 or 40 years to achieve what you did in 3 years and in a foreign country!! I used to laugh at people who stressed out about paying high cost bills just to show they had something bigger and newer. It was obvious to me that was not making them happy. People need to start thinking different about money and "stuff" and just enjoy this life. I am happy that you and Jen found each other - just like I found my Filipina. And she makes me happy just looking at her and just holding her hand. We all deserve that but need to realize - these are the simple pleasures we need to enjoy!!
Thanks Mark, I appreciated your honesty in sharing moments of your life. This is the first of your videos I've seen, I will definitely look at some of your previous offerings.
Living in the Philippines is really great the people are friendly and warm hearted less stress away from the ratrace in US
Hey Mark, this was a very revealing part of your life that you're telling us about. Thanks for this Mark, i appreciate your honesty,
personally i think you're a good guy, no b/s from you. This without a doubt, would be the best video you have done. Good luck mate, hope your life continues to be happy and contented for you, and your lovely wife. Bob NZ.
Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment. Your comment made my day!
Hey Mark, Your'e a very courageous person for telling your story on youtube. A lot of people have the same issues but won't admit it even to themselves. I'm happy you are doing well! I'm going to Thailand next month (food is better)
Why am I more hooked in watching you share your story just sitting than watching some travel vlogs with just the beautiful places as content.
Great video! I moved to Portugal from America. I don't need much to live, but I can't live without my surf board and wine.
Siargao Philippines is a surf Haven. It's a paradise even after the typhoon devastation.
Great stories you share Mark, life always going on and never give up.
Good life baring story of your life. Appreciate your good advocacy. May God bless you more. From Münich. 🤠😎
That's a great story Mark...God bless!
WOW Mark I really like the Inspiring Story, Good Thing You Decided to Change your Destiny… Good job 👍 👍👍👌✌️🙌👋❤️🇺🇸
New subscriber here..I'm from the phil.working abroad....thank you for loving my country....just stumbled on your yt channel and so enjoyable and interesting of your content....keep it up
A very honest and interesting story.
I was once a US Peace Corps volunteer as a young college grad assigned to a provincial town in Cebu for two years. That connection led me to a marriage to a Filipino from my town, and we have a a wonderful son. We had a marriage and a
happy life in the US for many years, but the pull of the Philippines was always there. The Philippines has been lucky for me too, and after a leap of faith, we're living here permanently for eight years now back in Cebu. I can't imagine ever living anywhere else for the rest of my days.:)
Glad that your leap of faith worked out well for you Mark, in spite of some issues early on.
With the right attitude and an open mind, The Philippines might be just the right fit for some folks. Circumstances for everyone might be similar or different from your own, but it's a great option to explore I think.
Hi mate, I'm an Aussie and been here in PH close to 10 years. I agree the people, place and hospitality make this the No. 1 choice to live.
I'm a single dad with my EVERYTHING a 6 yr old daughter who changed my life.
I wouldn't change a thing.
Loved your perspective and would love to chat one on one some time. Cheers mate Jon
Just seen this and am happy for you Mark. May you continue to have a peaceful & comfortable life here in the Ph. Regards to you and your wife.
Thank you for your kind words and support