5 Good reasons to move to the Philippines

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  • 5 basic reasons for moving to the philippines.
    #leavingusa #alternativeliving #expat

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  • @JenGioPhilippineJourney
    @JenGioPhilippineJourney หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Iloilo looks amazing I just seen Mike's Philippine retirement TH-cam channel. It has fishing which I enjoy

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I have not done that...yet

  • @CarlosReghis
    @CarlosReghis หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I agree. And also having belief in God may bless you a lot in the Philippines. I love
    the rain

    • @kennyh5083
      @kennyh5083 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I hate the rain in the west! But Tropical rain is WARM! and I luv it!

  • @moderndaydrifter4672
    @moderndaydrifter4672 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    It's all true,I got a condo in quezon city 19th floor for 16000p a month. I currently send my wife 1100 Canadian dollars to take care of everything for the month. We have SM mall, train, bus, S@R, waltermart, church all within walking distance to the condo. I think it's to noisy there but the wife has no problem with the noise. Women in the Philippines are sweet, kind, loving and want to care for there man and family, no comparison to North American women. As soon as I landed in the Philippines I felt good. People are generally happy and are always friendly. You know right away your not in North America just by how kind and loving and helpful people are, so personally I am very happy I finally did it. I found the love of my life and I can't wait to get back there. I am 53 and still need to work so I do the back and forth for now and hopefully soon I can just stay there.

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same here, 6 months back home until full retirement.

    • @moderndaydrifter4672
      @moderndaydrifter4672 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @DerekDavis213 I am not the kind of man that can live off a woman so for me it's just the way it is. I believe a man is responsible for taking care of his family so that's what I do. The cost that's involved is peanuts compared to what it would cost to live here in North America with her.we are both happy to make our home in the Philippines so that's where we will be.

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DerekDavis213 it's not a bad thing. It's being a faithful partner.

    • @moderndaydrifter4672
      @moderndaydrifter4672 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @DerekDavis213 if you pay attention to what I said in my original comment. I got a condo in quezon city she's there taking care of it send her the money for my condo.

    • @moderndaydrifter4672
      @moderndaydrifter4672 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @DerekDavis213 ya dude your right I will text her and let her know she's gotta go because DerekDavis213 opened my eyes up in the comments section on TH-cam.

  • @MrJrweir
    @MrJrweir หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    The enjoyment of the single life. The reality of a newly changed lifestyle, a changed you, the expenditure of your past to the present will add years to your life as others have said. I do think, if one can adjust to life in a developing country, is a no-brainer. Frankly, my bags are packed for that move. Thanks again for sharing the simplicity of life.🎉🎉🎉

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thankyou! I do hope your adventure is excellent!

  • @ericg9092
    @ericg9092 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Hi, just found your channel tonight. I look forward to seeing more of your videos.

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Welcome!

  • @stewartfamily2612
    @stewartfamily2612 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I live in Philippines BECAUSE IM POOR one thousand dollars per month family of 3 thank GOD for this place or we would be homeless

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน

      And I bet your kids love it here too ! It's a great place to grow up! It's fun, the people are nice, there is community here!

  • @grandpapeteswordsofwisdom7114
    @grandpapeteswordsofwisdom7114 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    In my opinion there is only one strong reason to move to the Philippines and that is for a beautiful sexy young woman. I am a 77 years old man who moved to Bicol from Canada. Food , electricity, medicine, wifi etc. is not cheaper. My top priorities were AC and A Generator. My lover is 47, beautiful, college educated, excellent English, honest, reliable, and super sexy. you cannot get a woman like her in Canada at my age. I would not leave Canada for any reason other than an awesome woman. Amen

    • @josepanicucci8591
      @josepanicucci8591 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Its common knowledge that poor PH women love the foreigners money only rich PH women are not everywhere they're where the rich locals are & are not after old expats who look like skulls

    • @darrinelford1473
      @darrinelford1473 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Dirty old man

    • @josepanicucci8591
      @josepanicucci8591 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@darrinelford1473 Its common knowledge that poor PH women love the foreigners money only rich PH women are not everywhere they're where the rich locals are & are not after old foreigners who look like skulls he loves getting ripped off in PH "Its more fun to get ripped off in PH"

  • @GrantandShirley
    @GrantandShirley 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome Video ! I am married to a Filipina and we live in Dicapulao Aurora Philippines and I have been here for about 8 months now. I love it here we love, we just live a simple life.

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That's awesome! We are the same. simple happy easy low stress uncomplicated life.

  • @gottalovethephilippines5417
    @gottalovethephilippines5417 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Another good video Nelson, we have figured out we can live on $750 AUD/mth however, we own our house, we both like a simple quiet life and I enjoy Filipino food. Cheers mate

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      All good things! Spend less and live the way that offers you the most peace. We all need that these days don't we.

  • @alanjohnson6369
    @alanjohnson6369 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Another good video thanks for sharing

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @KB3TLE
    @KB3TLE หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I like your - 'perspective' - young man ! --- I'm an old man - reasonably frugal -&- thrifty enough for my own good. A 2 time loser but happily divorced and quite content alone. My perception is - ''all the good ones are taken" - when it comes to women. + They're too damn expensive anyway. (🤔) The result is - I'm quite content w/o a "relationship" - as is. (🤗) The beauty of the Philippines is - as you describe - based on the past 2 years of my research. Whatever lifestyle you desire can be had for the most part - but - it could often take some time and effort to find it. -?- The homeless problem here in the US is very bad and fast becoming much worse !!! > Many are fleeing the country who are retired and able. I myself perhaps this Oct will be coming to Tagaytay - initially - for a "trial run" at life over there ! (( ? )) ---- Take care.

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Tagatay is an "excellent" choice ! Not to hot, high above the volcanic lake below, and not to far from Calumba. Great starting point!

    • @materesafigueroa8876
      @materesafigueroa8876 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Tagaytay is expensive area

    • @KB3TLE
      @KB3TLE หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SouthPaths -- Thanks for the confirmation. -- I do prefer 'comfortable' in my old age - both the climate -&- economically. Likely will buy a 3 wheel Baja RE tuk tuk - personal transportation for '''exploring''' the Tagaytay - "area" - & miles around it - for my ideal retirement destination. ( ? ) It appears a low cost of living can be had - 'not far' - from the tourist areas - while allowing easy access to international food shopping even nightlife ! -- A 24 - 7 Casino & 4 > 24 - 7 McDonalds in a 'city' of 85,000 ! ? ! ? ! -- A $2.50 (usd) Bus w/ac can be had to Manila for fun - serious medical or the airport for cheap island travel ! -- I think I'm going to really like the quality fresh produce all year - coffee (grown) pineapples strawberries coconuts bamboo mushrooms......and an ''average temp'' - of 72 F - 22 C !!! All the best - "live long and prosper" !!!

    • @KB3TLE
      @KB3TLE หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@materesafigueroa8876 Less expensive 'near there' can be had - even $100 / month rentals - "nearby" - not far away. Farms and fresh less expensive produce also nearby. There are certainly expensive areas - but less expensive not far away. Have to search them out ! 🤗

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@KB3TLE yes, look carefully, there are thousands of options for you to explore.

  • @kennyh5083
    @kennyh5083 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If yer a Cowboy at heart and not a modernized high maintenance kind of person then the Philippines is heaven! If you want more modern convenience then Thailand's the place for you! Me? I'm a Christian alpha male cowboy, so that makes me in luv with the Philippines!
    If yer old and need a close relationship with the medical industry, then Thailand is for you!

  • @kensheets2158
    @kensheets2158 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Coming soon to an island near you. Thanks for your time to relate your experiences and opinions. Dont know what island you're on yet, but it would be fun to get together and chew the fat. Leaving the states in October to meet up with my filipina and start our life together. Fire me a chat if you like. Cheers

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      First meeting with your filipina? O should be here at that time, for a meeting.

  •  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I agree Nelson....Thanks ☺👌

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thankyou !

  • @Geraldinebenzon47
    @Geraldinebenzon47 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Just subscribed po. I’m a Filipino-Canadian in Toronto

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thankyou po ! Enjoy Canada! I have some Canadian Philippino friends working in Calgary.

  • @3mindgame
    @3mindgame หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thankyou sir!! That last one really hit home.

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Excellent! It really is possible to get do over. It can easily be done here. No one know you, you can be anyone you have always wanted to be but coul no be for reasons only you know..everyone has demons from the past. They can be shed here. No one here to remind you. You get a clean slate, and then, it's all up to you.

  • @ahnonymuz9921
    @ahnonymuz9921 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As A Filipino who living in US now. If you want to live like same standard in US. You need at least $2000. But if you want a simple life $1000 is enough. I used to live by $300 a month before when I was in PH. If you are just relying in social security you will be homeless here in US. But those pension you can have a decent and quality life in PH

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Your quite right, the very reasons people leave the west to retire, they don't have the money to stay in te USA. So they look to overseas, Mexico, South America.

  • @Cons2911
    @Cons2911 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If you come, keep an open mind, try different things. Be patient, adjust, smile.. of course use common sense. Be respectful, talk to locals and you’ll be fine.
    Even just for vacation, try it, travel and see

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      100 % !!

  • @offthecuffadventureswithjamie
    @offthecuffadventureswithjamie หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great points Nelson!

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thankyou Jamie!

  • @Dutchy-1168
    @Dutchy-1168 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good advice and good to know ‼️‼️🇨🇦🇨🇦🇵🇭🇵🇭

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank-you!

  • @Mosolarfan
    @Mosolarfan หลายเดือนก่อน

    congrats on the 1 k subs

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thankyou !!

  • @wrafl
    @wrafl หลายเดือนก่อน

    Enjoy your blog. Just stumble on it today. Nice content and presentation.

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching!

    • @wrafl
      @wrafl หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SouthPaths
      More please. Heading back end of the month to find a place to permanently settle there also most importantly, meeting my Filipina for the first time.

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน

      We have a video coming out soon covering the basics about choosing a place to live.

  • @Cons2911
    @Cons2911 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Agreed, esp on the being non confrontational..I didn’t know (I’m a Filipino) until I have been to the Us. Not saying it’s bad or anyth, but when something happens, like an order is wrong or some serve is not on par, we tend to say oh it’s ok, not a big deal. Like yeah give him a break maybe it’s been a long day for him or her.

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      True words.

  • @ca8547
    @ca8547 หลายเดือนก่อน

    God bless po!

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      May God bless you as well po !

  • @johnjohnson3370
    @johnjohnson3370 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sounds like the old days in the west

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It does remind me of 1978 alot...same music even.

  • @victortan4191
    @victortan4191 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just subscribed

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thankyou! We genuinely appreciate the time you set aside to watch our channel.

  • @cristinacejudo1924
    @cristinacejudo1924 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You can live in just $500 per month very comfortable in the country side like the bario. If you want to live close to Angeles city nearby town in Magalang you can find rent foy 1 bedrooms apartment for as little $80 per month. Your right no divorce and if you get caught cheating your spouse can send you to jail but you can get an annulment. Just respect the law and their culture in any countries you migrate.❤❤❤

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน

      $500 is tight for anything above a bamboo Hut or simple concrete home, but it is possible. Especially in the provinces away from the towns and cities.

    • @ahnonymuz9921
      @ahnonymuz9921 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SouthPathsmost of the foreigners are spoiled they cant live like Filipinos life who can live $300 a monh

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @BoyBawang-xw1wr this is true. But in a simple province area 50 km from the ocean should be inexpensive normally.

  • @PInk77W1
    @PInk77W1 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I live in Texas for less than $1000 a month

  • @cristinacejudo1924
    @cristinacejudo1924 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Google house for rent in Magalang, Pampanga, 15 minutes away from Angeles City, Clark.

  • @PInk77W1
    @PInk77W1 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’m 63 and I’m a cyclist. I want to fly to
    The Philippines in January and cycle all around the country. Expensive air fare but I’m guessing the day to day will be cheap. I’ve cycled all around India and Australia and China and Europe and the USA so far.

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Ot will be a life adventure, don't be too suprised if you end up back here one day. I use Skiplagged app to hunt good airfares.

    • @PInk77W1
      @PInk77W1 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@SouthPaths thx

  • @robertstimmel5326
    @robertstimmel5326 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I been watching your videos. What island is that an what city

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Luzon! San Pablo is close by.

  • @kennyh5083
    @kennyh5083 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ONE GOOD REASON, is 7,300 Tropical Islands, and one's got my name on it!

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Most are uninhabited but I admire your spirit!!

  • @nathanielcarreon5634
    @nathanielcarreon5634 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You can have a cheaper living there but lower standard of living, poor infrastructure, crowded, pollution and inefficient govt. (from a former Filipino)

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Lower standard of living may be true. I can agree with your assessment, esp as you ARE FILLIPINO, But, the other option is the west with its corruption, excessive taxation, colder climate, high crime rate, homelessness drug use and social problems between the sexes. It's just a choice of personal consideration Nathaniel. I certainly value your valid points. They are real. Thankyou.

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PORSCHE_COUNTRY. oh yes! I have lived in -50...o my God that's just nasty!

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I suggest a 1 month investigation visit. Wander around, consider your options, smile...it goes.a long way here. People don't know how to address foreigners so just say kumasta or good.morning when you pass by, they will smile and respond in kind. Sour people are Rare here.

  • @Phan-Xu
    @Phan-Xu หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    lol 😂! Jasper in the phillippines says you need $3,000.00!

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      For $3000 US, you are in the top 5% of the entire.population here I believe. 😀 I'm sure you could live well on much less.

    • @darrinelford1473
      @darrinelford1473 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      But Jasper is a snob

    • @ahnonymuz9921
      @ahnonymuz9921 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Because Jasper live like same standard where he was.$3000 is huge budget if you are not high maintenance . He live like western life. He lives in high end place and eat out everyday

  • @northernbohemianrealist1412
    @northernbohemianrealist1412 หลายเดือนก่อน

    #5 for me. I'll be over this fall.

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Enjoy your adventure.

  • @BIGALINTHEPHILIPPINES
    @BIGALINTHEPHILIPPINES 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Agree .. I live easily here in Philippines on $1000 a month and my Wife has no income 😂

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Many people don't believe it. It's a doable thing but requires a strick adherance to budget . But yea, it's done by millions of Filipinos so...

  • @jloren4647
    @jloren4647 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My wife, child and I are planning to end up there, tentatively. But weve never been. There just HAS to be somewhere where we can live and garden and be left alone by officials and overbearing bureaucracy.

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Look to a smaller city, live just outside of town, a little altitude will make for more regular rain and more liveable Temps year round. Plants grow better in a cooler climate here. So perhaps look at the Bagio area. Good luck.

    • @jtns2845
      @jtns2845 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      baguio has become overcrowded in my experience. you might try angeles city (not the strip) or bacolod for cheaper housing, schools, hospitals.

  • @brettpower6508
    @brettpower6508 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You cant do a good lifestyle on $1000 a mnth i dont care what anyone says! Minium $1500

  • @ahnonymuz9921
    @ahnonymuz9921 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If you live like Filipino. $300 a month is enough

    • @mike.p.1400
      @mike.p.1400 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yup. That’s true.

  • @KC-in9px
    @KC-in9px หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you live in the house behind you? I can't fathom why you can't fix the broken windows. Goodness gracious.

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน

      LOL noooo...that's just an abandoned old mini house in the woods near my home. I like to film there as it's quieter. It is for sale however and about 3 to 5 acres of forest around it...but I have no idea price. Its just my backdrop.

    • @KC-in9px
      @KC-in9px หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SouthPaths I thought that it was your house in the Philippines.

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@KC-in9px no no it's just a handy shady filming spot. I have a video showing our condo. It says $90 condo in the title.

    • @KC-in9px
      @KC-in9px หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SouthPaths I watched that a while back. Sweet place.

  • @josepanicucci8591
    @josepanicucci8591 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    PH is not the ideal country for foreigners to settle foreigners in PH can't even own small portions of lands can only own 40% of any PH business don't enjoy same rights of Filipinos & can easily be deported foreigners obtain PH citizenship if born & raised in PH which is not the case of expat newcomers the PH dream is real for rich Filipinos only

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Well...I believe protecting property here from foreign ownership is a great idea, it stops overseas investors pricing property out of the reach for native Philippine citizens. It should remain as it is I think.

    • @josepanicucci8591
      @josepanicucci8591 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SouthPaths Yes its a great idea for PH oligarchs who don't want foreign competition but to no advantage to foreigners like you in PH

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@josepanicucci8591 they should have programs to assist ownership in the government. This would help regular people get a home.

  • @stephenr2195
    @stephenr2195 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I think these videos always miss the big reason, the Philippines is a christian country.

    • @SouthPaths
      @SouthPaths  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Actually, your bang on there. They are very well not religious persay, but VERY MORAL. We int ehwest could learn from them...we really could.

    • @ultrainstinctgoku450
      @ultrainstinctgoku450 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ***catholic

    • @stephenr2195
      @stephenr2195 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ultrainstinctgoku450 it’s funny I see a big change from the west, in the west it’s in Lutheran, Baptist, catholic, here nobody seems to care

  • @StefanArpad-ll8sl
    @StefanArpad-ll8sl หลายเดือนก่อน

    Only 1 reason: to find a woman! The rest is tragic!