you are a breath of fresh air on youtube, you seem to be genuine, i think that is rare, i lived in the philippines for over 10 years, i am back in the usa now for 5 years, not sure if i will go back to live full time, so i know what you are saying is truthful, any expat would be a fool not to talk to you if they need advice, my wife still has a house there in baler aurora area, we are in north carolina at the present time and all is good for us here, we are fortunate if i ever travel back to the philippines, i would like to meet up and have a beer or coffee BE GOOD BE SAFE
Youre a good guy Brett, that presentation was uncluttered with "filler" BS and repetition unlike too many vloggers nowadays in Phils. The info you provided was right on the mark and of practical value to any foreign guy over there now.
It's a simple process when you have the motorcycle endorsement. Just go to the LTO and do a conversion. The 1st visit they check your paperwork. Then they set up a date for the conversion.
Thank you so much for the information. I retired from work yesterday. December the 31st was my last day at work. Need to file my taxes, make sure my retirement checks are landing in my account and I will be going to Cebu. Probably at the end of January or the first week of February
Great information, and you seem very cool, thank you! Subscribed. Only advice I could share with you is to line yourself up with the screen of your camera to be in frame, but then get used t0 only looking at the lens. Like the lens is a new friend. It makes it more personal. I thought you were talking to somebody on my left the whole time, lol. But great job!
Britt, thank you for the info. I'm sitting here at the Quest listening to you, looking forward to coming back July of this year for a 3 month or longer stay. I've spent the last 28 days here in Cebu.
Great informative video, Britt. You lay out important financial information in easy to understand terms that we all need in relocating to the Philippines. Keep up the great work!
Hey Britt. I doubt you would remember, but we met early last year (February I think) when I came to Cebu for my Philippines retirement exploration trip. We met up for coffee @starbucks with Carefree Chris. It's nice to see you on here. You're doing a nice job with your new channel man! I'm taking care of my final plans and will be out there to live full time around June. Seems like you are thriving over there and it's so good to see. I can remember your positive attitude from back then...haha. Wishing you the best with your youtube endeavor!
I just spent the last 60 days in Cebu. Couldn’t wait to leave. I’m now in a gated community Puerto Princesa. Has everything minus the traffic. Great move.
Hello Britt. I subscribed to your channel. I saw an interview you did on another channel and I was impressed with your honesty and straight forward attitude. I have a question reguarding coming into the airport in Cebu. I've never been to the Philippenes but I'm planning to come in the next few months. My question is: what do i have to declare at the immigration officer?? Is it cell phone, cash. And everything or personal belongings or what?? Any information would be greatly appreciated. I'm just coming for a visit for now. Thanks so much!👍👍
Thanks very much, great information! I retired December 17th and will be coming out to live in Cebu city in March. You mentioned you started at 38 Park Avenue and then moved to Marco Polo when Chad interviewed you. I was looking at 38 Park Avenue. I wanted to know why you moved - maybe I should consider Marco Polo instead? Looking to lease before making a long term commitment by buying. Thanks in advance, it would be great meeting up with you when I come, I really like your positive attitude 👍
38 Park is brand new. It's good if you want a centralized smaller condo. Marco Polo has bigger for the same price. I love both though. Let's meet up when you get here.
I lived next to 38 park in IT park for a few years, i lived in cebu city for 7 years. Visiting 30 years, Marco polo is older, that is why u get more for your buck. Marco polo is farther from the city center, like ayala mall and IT park etc,,,,I was staying at Avida Riala and the only complaint was the construction of the last tower. It would go late into the night, and sometimes so loud u have to leave your condo. Not sure about hearing the construction now, i am sure 38 park residents could hear it. But it looked like they were almost done, i liked IT park because many places to eat and u can walk. The small ayala mall in IT park is adequate, i liked IT park because its hard for me to walk long distance. I also have stayed at Solinea condos next to ayala mall, i liked that place a lot. They have a huge pool, small gym, and next to everything. Remember,,,use grab, or other app, and i have never used a wallet. I always use the thin under shirt pouch, but i never had a problem with getting robbed in cebu, the only problems was the drunk expats.
Great start to your channel Britt. I'm a week out from my 2nd visit to Philippines and will have a few days in it park during my 2 month exploratory adventure. I'm 53 and looking to retire in SEA at 55. Any chance we can get a condo tour at Marco Polo?
@BrittMcalister thank you be my first time out of usa and lol first plane ride i know theres at least 3 to 4 areas i would like to visest i do know i may move if i like it im loveing the price diffrences
Jim, Cebu City offers convenient transportation options, including ferries, planes, buses, and Grab, making it an ideal location. Further videos showcasing these locations are forthcoming I'm sure.
@@dragonrick54 "forthcoming" I'm sure, but, did you know that a magnetic vortex, which is taken naselly, can tend to increase the radioactivity of a Mongolian leopard, by twice its natural shoe size? Wake up sir. No one needs those things you speak of. I have little time for people who live in a bubble.
Interesting you use the Medical Hub at the mall. My Dentist wife was one of the principal Doks, when it was established 15 years ago. Does the Marco Polo do monthly rentals? We usually come every 2nd or 3rd year when I visit humanitarian projects or speak at conventions.
One of the top questions I would have expected was Visa requirements, I believe there are a couple of options but that information tends to change often, can you speak to current requirements?
Hi Britt. Just discovered you on another TH-cam content creator's channel yesterday. Wouldn't you know that the next day I discovered you? I don't doubt, as you say, that you will only get better at this as time goes on. I am considering relocating to the Philippines. However, I am a drummer who would like to continue to have opportunities to play there, as music is especially important to me. Would you know if I would be able to do this, and if not, could you point me to someone who might know. Have you come across any American musicians playing in bands there? I know this is an extremely specific question. Any help is appreciated. By the way, I'm retired and will be turning 67 this month.
EVERYONE rides their brand new bike whilst waiting for the registration! You simply carry your receipt that you paid for it, and if you wish , you can put a plate on it saying "FOR REGISTRATION" In fact all the bike dealers will have those plates to put on it. There is no need to be scared like a little girl about it.
Britt can you make a video on Phillipines vs Thialand I am going to check it out in about 6 months. Really confused on which country is better also can I hire you to be a guide when I get there to help me get around. Thanks
You are welcome for the interactions. (Like /comments) It's nice to see someone talking about Cebu from an on the ground standpoint. Chad was good but he's moved to Dumaguete I understand. Topic ideas. Logistics and Cebu Traffic :), Province travel how far out it too far?, How easy is it to get to Bohol, Dumaguete, Boracay, Siquijor, El Nido? What I would like is not so much what Chad does which is show great video and do a monologue/travelogue of impressions (and Philippines is super cool come here!). What would be helpful is planned X days, Y hours to go Siquijor, we left in morning/afternoon/evening took this RORO, went this place stayed in Z area which cost XYZ pesos. Type of explanations of some of the details. Watching Chad's stuff I get that you can cover 2 weeks of Cool tourist stuff from Dumaguete... but I'm like ok how did you get to Apo island Chad?
I ride my bike to most places. Took just a little over 5 hours to get to Dumaguete. Between 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours to Oslob or Moalboal. You can take a fast craft from Cebu City to Bohol in 2 hours. Fast Craft to Ormoc, Leyte in 2 hours.
love the channel, how does someone meet you in Cebu - Ayala area maybe? How does one contact you? by the way came across your channel via Chad Foster really liked the interview.
Thanks for the information, Britt. On your U.S. taxes, are you still using your same accountant, and is he familiar with Ex Pats living abroad? Is there any deductions that you can take from living in Cebu? I think that by having your channel, it may open you up for more US deductions to offset any US dividends that you're collecting. Ppl might think "Oh, he's not going to have any IRS deductions", but it's probably still going to be a process if a person's drawing Social Security and collecting dividends/interest from stocks or other US investments.
Hi Jonathan, you don't also use a US carrier to keep a US based number for US financial instutuion 2 factor authentication? You only use Philippine cel providers? You are getting pretty fast wireless speeds over there.
Question: Why don't you just go Western Union from a US Bank to BDO? (Cost?) And on health insurance and this is just me because I'm always diving or biking or hanging off a cliff or something, I just shop the travel insurance guys....runs around $150-$200/month. I know that sounds like a lot but recompression (bent from diving) in the PH can run $20K usd......and scooter accidents are very common there. I only spend about 3-4 months a year there, but even if I lived there full time, I would want something for catastrophic healthcare.
i have a phone related question that wasn't answered in the video. most usa accounts (bank/brokerage/payment services/etc) use 2-factor sms authentication. how can i access my accounts if i'm using a PH sim. obviously phone number would be different, so what's the best way to go about it? should i keep a cheap text only international plan available from the usa, and just use 2 phones? not sure, but this has been bothering me. just wondering how to access all my sensitive accounts overseas. i know an authenticator app is an option, but not all accounts support it. some are sms only or no authentication at all.
Hi Britt, I am 61 years old, my social security will be about 1400.00 a month, how much do you think I would need in cash to retire there, is a couple of hundred thousand dollars ok or would I need more
I recommend Eva Air. Their economy plus seats have all the leg room you will need. They also have adjustable headrests. They really take care of you on the plane. Fantastic way to get to the Philippines. They are my favorite air lines to travel with to the Philippines.
Britt American brother - found you on another youtuber channel - you seem to be a decent dude. Since you now live "IN" the Philippines you are poised to create a pretty good channel there. You could show daily life there - the good, the bad, the ugly. I would recommend getting a good 4K camera etc such as latest gopro, etc. or better (pro setup). When you film think 'movie' - slowww and steady pans etc. - good mic, etc. Every time you film your travels, think you're filming a movie - movie quality. Thanks for the info of this vid - would recommend you tell the hard facts of living there. Lots of Pros, but also communicate the Cons. For example - there are only 2 places in the world that do not grant a divorce. The Philippines and Vatican City. So if you get married, you better be ready for a rough time if it ever goes sideways. Those sorts of topics, etc. But yes, on the positive notes, plural, there would seem to me a TON of FUN you could film on the different areas you check out. I have a completely different situation but may go over there one day sooner than later - and yes, have thought about the Philippines as a retirement possibility. Stay happy. Stay healthy. Happy New Year. All the best !
I vouch for this. I'd get wireless mic first just because it will eliminate some of that hollowness you get filming in a room from the camera mic. It'll make you so much clearer, especially when you start shooting footage outside. Learn to edit so you can insert footage over what you're talking about. TH-cam is a visual medium yet it amazes me how people lose sight of that. You are trying to captivate an audience just like any other medium. You'll need to invest in some fundamentals, education and story ideas to do that successfully. Good luck I hope you do well.
Well--- I stay in a condo in the Lapu Lapu area in Mactan....... and I have found electricity bills to be VERY expensive----- am I getting ripped off....? because you're saying that your electricity costs $69 dollars USD per month...... they're charging me 8000 pesos plus where I stay........ ( but they don't have " inverted " AC...... ) but still seems kinda outrageous ......
Awesome Britt, Thank you 👍
See u in Cebu
you are a breath of fresh air on youtube, you seem to be genuine, i think that is rare, i lived in the philippines for over 10 years, i am back in the usa now for 5 years, not sure if i will go back to live full time, so i know what you are saying is truthful, any expat would be a fool not to talk to you if they need advice, my wife still has a house there in baler aurora area, we are in north carolina at the present time and all is good for us here, we are fortunate
if i ever travel back to the philippines, i would like to meet up and have a beer or coffee
BE GOOD
BE SAFE
Sounds good. Thank you. Let me know when you're in the area.
Great video. You could have opened schwabb or usaa from US. they don't charge when u use any ATM all over the world.
Youre a good guy Brett, that presentation was uncluttered with "filler" BS and repetition unlike too many vloggers nowadays in Phils. The info you provided was right on the mark and of practical value to any foreign guy over there now.
Thank you so much.
It's a simple process when you have the motorcycle endorsement. Just go to the LTO and do a conversion. The 1st visit they check your paperwork. Then they set up a date for the conversion.
Thank you so much for the information. I retired from work yesterday. December the 31st was my last day at work. Need to file my taxes, make sure my retirement checks are landing in my account and I will be going to Cebu. Probably at the end of January or the first week of February
There is no such thing as “Simple Process” in the Philippines. It’s Oxymoronic 😉
@@mikefay100 I think I know who is "simple" and I recon its the bloke on the screen who thinks he knows everything, but in fact knows very little.
@@user-ni1mh3ne3e Congratulations!
I want to buy a new motorbike but never had a cycle endorsement before.
Great information, and you seem very cool, thank you! Subscribed. Only advice I could share with you is to line yourself up with the screen of your camera to be in frame, but then get used t0 only looking at the lens. Like the lens is a new friend. It makes it more personal. I thought you were talking to somebody on my left the whole time, lol. But great job!
Thanks for the tips! I'm trying to learn how to use my Gopro 10.
@@BrittMcalister Repetition gets you there faster. You'll be there in no time.
Hello! I'm your new sub from SoCal. Nice to meet you! Have a great time!
Thanks for subbing!
Britt, thank you for the info. I'm sitting here at the Quest listening to you, looking forward to coming back July of this year for a 3 month or longer stay. I've spent the last 28 days here in Cebu.
It's hard not to love it here. Hit me up when you get back.
I'm actually going to be in IT park next Friday to start my scouting trip this helps a lot!!!
Loving your fresh new perspective of PH. Keep the content coming…
Thank you so much.
Great informative video, Britt. You lay out important financial information in easy to understand terms that we all need in relocating to the Philippines. Keep up the great work!
Thanks so much.
What a great attitude! You're becoming one of my favorite Philippines channels already. Thanks for the info.
Thanks so much.
Hey Britt. I doubt you would remember, but we met early last year (February I think) when I came to Cebu for my Philippines retirement exploration trip. We met up for coffee @starbucks with Carefree Chris. It's nice to see you on here. You're doing a nice job with your new channel man! I'm taking care of my final plans and will be out there to live full time around June. Seems like you are thriving over there and it's so good to see. I can remember your positive attitude from back then...haha. Wishing you the best with your youtube endeavor!
Thanks so much. Me and my friends meet up daily at Starbucks. 10:30-11 meet up time. Stop in.
I think you are great. May see you in Cebu.
I'm here. Let me know when you're here.
Good job
Thanks
Your vlogs are very informative and your personality is uplifting……100k subs in no time👍🏼
Thank you so much 😊
Great video! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
I just spent the last 60 days in Cebu. Couldn’t wait to leave. I’m now in a gated community Puerto Princesa. Has everything minus the traffic. Great move.
Nice to hear. I'm coming over that way soon.
Great video good information
Glad it was helpful!
Hello Britt. I subscribed to your channel. I saw an interview you did on another channel and I was impressed with your honesty and straight forward attitude. I have a question reguarding coming into the airport in Cebu. I've never been to the Philippenes but I'm planning to come in the next few months. My question is: what do i have to declare at the immigration officer?? Is it cell phone, cash. And everything or personal belongings or what?? Any information would be greatly appreciated. I'm just coming for a visit for now. Thanks so much!👍👍
You're allowed $5000 or $10,000. Not much of a screening.
@BrittMcalister OK, thanks, Really appreciate it.
Hello Sir,
How difficult is it to get the local drivers license? I do have the motorcycle endorsement on my license.
Thanks for the info Britt, exactly what I wanted to know. I moving to Cebu in 2-3 months. How can I get a hold of you when I get there?
Thanks very much, great information! I retired December 17th and will be coming out to live in Cebu city in March. You mentioned you started at 38 Park Avenue and then moved to Marco Polo when Chad interviewed you. I was looking at 38 Park Avenue. I wanted to know why you moved - maybe I should consider Marco Polo instead? Looking to lease before making a long term commitment by buying. Thanks in advance, it would be great meeting up with you when I come, I really like your positive attitude 👍
38 Park is brand new. It's good if you want a centralized smaller condo. Marco Polo has bigger for the same price. I love both though. Let's meet up when you get here.
I lived next to 38 park in IT park for a few years, i lived in cebu city for 7 years. Visiting 30 years, Marco polo is older, that is why u get more for your buck. Marco polo is farther from the city center, like ayala mall and IT park etc,,,,I was staying at Avida Riala and the only complaint was the construction of the last tower. It would go late into the night, and sometimes so loud u have to leave your condo. Not sure about hearing the construction now, i am sure 38 park residents could hear it. But it looked like they were almost done, i liked IT park because many places to eat and u can walk. The small ayala mall in IT park is adequate, i liked IT park because its hard for me to walk long distance. I also have stayed at Solinea condos next to ayala mall, i liked that place a lot. They have a huge pool, small gym, and next to everything. Remember,,,use grab, or other app, and i have never used a wallet. I always use the thin under shirt pouch, but i never had a problem with getting robbed in cebu, the only problems was the drunk expats.
@@dsrrellgriffith1161 Thanks very much for the info, much appreciated!
Great start to your channel Britt. I'm a week out from my 2nd visit to Philippines and will have a few days in it park during my 2 month exploratory adventure. I'm 53 and looking to retire in SEA at 55. Any chance we can get a condo tour at Marco Polo?
Yes. We could meet up at Starbucks. My friends and I are almost there everyday around 11am. Then we could drive over here.
@BrittMcalister that sounds awesome, hope to see you there
Deffantly thinking about it planing on viseting the 3rd week of november
I'll be here. You'll have a friend.
@BrittMcalister thank you be my first time out of usa and lol first plane ride i know theres at least 3 to 4 areas i would like to visest i do know i may move if i like it im loveing the price diffrences
Why did you pick Cebu vs some other place? How did you do the flights from GA?
Flew out of Atlanta. Had two stops and was here in about 22 hours.
Wanted to start off in a big city. Less cultural shock.
Because he has NO IDEA where the "good" places are here.
Jim, Cebu City offers convenient transportation options, including ferries, planes, buses, and Grab, making it an ideal location. Further videos showcasing these locations are forthcoming I'm sure.
@@dragonrick54 "forthcoming" I'm sure, but, did you know that a magnetic vortex, which is taken naselly, can tend to increase the radioactivity of a Mongolian leopard, by twice its natural shoe size? Wake up sir. No one needs those things you speak of. I have little time for people who live in a bubble.
I’m considering going over there for three months. Thinking Dumaghetti is the best option? Also considering Cebu?
I've been to Dumaguete. It was a great place. Loved the boardwalk!!! It's great for singing.
try the buffet at marco polo hotel i stayed their about 50 days at the hotel a few years ago
Been there a few times. It was good, but Vikings was a little better.
Interesting you use the Medical Hub at the mall. My Dentist wife was one of the principal Doks, when it was established 15 years ago.
Does the Marco Polo do monthly rentals? We usually come every 2nd or 3rd year when I visit humanitarian projects or speak at conventions.
Most that l looked at were 6 months or more. I'll check into it.
One of the top questions I would have expected was Visa requirements, I believe there are a couple of options but that information tends to change often, can you speak to current requirements?
Video to come.
So how much the monthly rental for 1 br for short term.like 3 Mos.
It's 6 months or more here. I would check 38 Park Avenue. I'm doing a video there today.
Hi Britt. Just discovered you on another TH-cam content creator's channel yesterday. Wouldn't you know that the next day I discovered you? I don't doubt, as you say, that you will only get better at this as time goes on. I am considering relocating to the Philippines. However, I am a drummer who would like to continue to have opportunities to play there, as music is especially important to me. Would you know if I would be able to do this, and if not, could you point me to someone who might know. Have you come across any American musicians playing in bands there? I know this is an extremely specific question. Any help is appreciated. By the way, I'm retired and will be turning 67 this month.
I've only heard how hard it is to work here as a foreigner. I'll ask around.
Good info mate. I'm only commenting so you get more views :)
Thanks for that!
EVERYONE rides their brand new bike whilst waiting for the registration! You simply carry your receipt that you paid for it, and if you wish , you can put a plate on it saying "FOR REGISTRATION" In fact all the bike dealers will have those plates to put on it. There is no need to be scared like a little girl about it.
Britt can you make a video on Phillipines vs Thialand I am going to check it out in about 6 months. Really confused on which country is better also can I hire you to be a guide when I get there to help me get around. Thanks
I moved here without visiting 1st. Have never been to Thailand. Heard great things about the country. Just let me know when you're here.
You are welcome for the interactions. (Like /comments) It's nice to see someone talking about Cebu from an on the ground standpoint. Chad was good but he's moved to Dumaguete I understand. Topic ideas. Logistics and Cebu Traffic :), Province travel how far out it too far?, How easy is it to get to Bohol, Dumaguete, Boracay, Siquijor, El Nido? What I would like is not so much what Chad does which is show great video and do a monologue/travelogue of impressions (and Philippines is super cool come here!). What would be helpful is planned X days, Y hours to go Siquijor, we left in morning/afternoon/evening took this RORO, went this place stayed in Z area which cost XYZ pesos. Type of explanations of some of the details. Watching Chad's stuff I get that you can cover 2 weeks of Cool tourist stuff from Dumaguete... but I'm like ok how did you get to Apo island Chad?
I ride my bike to most places. Took just a little over 5 hours to get to Dumaguete. Between 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours to Oslob or Moalboal. You can take a fast craft from Cebu City to Bohol in 2 hours. Fast Craft to Ormoc, Leyte in 2 hours.
Will post new content regarding travel in the near future.
love the channel, how does someone meet you in Cebu - Ayala area maybe? How does one contact you? by the way came across your channel via Chad Foster really liked the interview.
I'm free to meet up. My friends and I meet at Starbucks at 11am almost every day. The one in the Ayala Central Bloc in IT Park.
@ gotcha IT park Starbucks 11 is regular hangout
Hey Brett what's the most reasonable priced hotel near the it park and mall close to mauctan airport in Cebu ?
1600 to 2400 pesos.
Thanks for the information, Britt. On your U.S. taxes, are you still using your same accountant, and is he familiar with Ex Pats living abroad? Is there any deductions that you can take from living in Cebu? I think that by having your channel, it may open you up for more US deductions to offset any US dividends that you're collecting. Ppl might think "Oh, he's not going to have any IRS deductions", but it's probably still going to be a process if a person's drawing Social Security and collecting dividends/interest from stocks or other US investments.
Hi Jonathan, you don't also use a US carrier to keep a US based number for US financial instutuion 2 factor authentication? You only use Philippine cel providers? You are getting pretty fast wireless speeds over there.
Sorry. I also have Skype. $40 per year. Let's me have unlimited outbound and inbound calls to the US.
Question: Why don't you just go Western Union from a US Bank to BDO? (Cost?) And on health insurance and this is just me because I'm always diving or biking or hanging off a cliff or something, I just shop the travel insurance guys....runs around $150-$200/month. I know that sounds like a lot but recompression (bent from diving) in the PH can run $20K usd......and scooter accidents are very common there. I only spend about 3-4 months a year there, but even if I lived there full time, I would want something for catastrophic healthcare.
Wise to me is the cheapest and easiest way.
This was my 1st full year. It will be my 1st tax season while living here.
please make a video or touch on the tax topic once you do it, I am also curious on that part since I know majority of your income stem from stocks
How do you get money into BDO?
Transfer from your bank to Wise and then transfer to BDO.
@BrittMcalister why not just from Wise to a cash pick up facility? What's the advantage of having BDO in the equation?
i have a phone related question that wasn't answered in the video.
most usa accounts (bank/brokerage/payment services/etc) use 2-factor sms authentication.
how can i access my accounts if i'm using a PH sim. obviously phone number would be different, so what's the best way to go about it?
should i keep a cheap text only international plan available from the usa, and just use 2 phones? not sure, but this has been bothering me.
just wondering how to access all my sensitive accounts overseas. i know an authenticator app is an option, but not all accounts support it. some are sms only or no authentication at all.
I pay $40 per year for Skype. Unlimited inbound and outbound calls to the US. You can have your banks call instead of text.
Are you on a Visa or Residency?
Standard passport. Will do a video on that soon.
@BrittMcalister thank you
Can you easily convert crypto to pesos?
I've never tried crypto.
Hi Britt, I am 61 years old, my social security will be about 1400.00 a month, how much do you think I would need in cash to retire there, is a couple of hundred thousand dollars ok or would I need more
You can live on that amount here, but it would be bare bones. Add $7200 per year and you're doing great.
Flight price expectations/best way to buy the ticket/airline recommendation/what's a 22 hr flight like 🥴😭
I recommend Eva Air. Their economy plus seats have all the leg room you will need. They also have adjustable headrests. They really take care of you on the plane. Fantastic way to get to the Philippines. They are my favorite air lines to travel with to the Philippines.
Britt American brother - found you on another youtuber channel - you seem to be a decent dude. Since you now live "IN" the Philippines you are poised to create a pretty good channel there. You could show daily life there - the good, the bad, the ugly. I would recommend getting a good 4K camera etc such as latest gopro, etc. or better (pro setup). When you film think 'movie' - slowww and steady pans etc. - good mic, etc. Every time you film your travels, think you're filming a movie - movie quality. Thanks for the info of this vid - would recommend you tell the hard facts of living there. Lots of Pros, but also communicate the Cons. For example - there are only 2 places in the world that do not grant a divorce. The Philippines and Vatican City. So if you get married, you better be ready for a rough time if it ever goes sideways. Those sorts of topics, etc. But yes, on the positive notes, plural, there would seem to me a TON of FUN you could film on the different areas you check out. I have a completely different situation but may go over there one day sooner than later - and yes, have thought about the Philippines as a retirement possibility. Stay happy. Stay healthy. Happy New Year. All the best !
Thank you so much.
I vouch for this. I'd get wireless mic first just because it will eliminate some of that hollowness you get filming in a room from the camera mic. It'll make you so much clearer, especially when you start shooting footage outside. Learn to edit so you can insert footage over what you're talking about. TH-cam is a visual medium yet it amazes me how people lose sight of that. You are trying to captivate an audience just like any other medium. You'll need to invest in some fundamentals, education and story ideas to do that successfully. Good luck I hope you do well.
Do you use a vpn?
I haven't needed one.
why would you leave a 200K a year job
To live life and not work.
My son is 27 and is atractive but American girls do not have his values. Will he find a genuine girl there?
Most definitely
Well--- I stay in a condo in the Lapu Lapu area in Mactan....... and I have found electricity bills to be VERY expensive----- am I getting ripped off....? because you're saying that your electricity costs $69 dollars USD per month...... they're charging me 8000 pesos plus where I stay........ ( but they don't have " inverted " AC...... ) but still seems kinda outrageous ......
I only use one aircon at a time. Never use them at night. Just use fans at night.