Our Family Left New Jersey To Live in The Philippines - Was it Worth it?

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  • Опубліковано 1 лис 2024

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  • @TheSavvyExpat
    @TheSavvyExpat  Рік тому +21

    CHECK OUT CAV & NICOLE'S CHANNEL - youtube.com/@cavandnicole?si=GidbXlkDvPeqtRYo

  • @cavandnicole
    @cavandnicole 11 місяців тому +42

    Thanks for having us on your podcast! We had a great time! 😊🥰

    • @JoeyPenuela
      @JoeyPenuela 11 місяців тому +2

      You guys were great! You inspire us to explore the idea of living in the Philippines 🇵🇭 😊

  • @genecrow5318
    @genecrow5318 11 місяців тому +12

    I started following them when they moved to the philippines. I give Cav a huge respect, its not easy to get out of your comfort zone.

    • @Cavvlogs_
      @Cavvlogs_ 11 місяців тому +1

      It wasn’t easy at all but I can say is I came into this with an open mind and I’m glad I did it.

    • @Car_Porn
      @Car_Porn 11 місяців тому

      It wasn’t exactly hard for him she has family in Philippines….

    • @FelizaCamba-xc8ph
      @FelizaCamba-xc8ph 11 місяців тому

      Welcome to the Philippines! It’s more fun here! Just enjoy your life and you will be ok. I ‘ll search your channel and subscribe to help you. Surely it will be hard to adjust during your first few months but don’t worry you will adjust to our life style here. Just get use to eat rice😊because rice is life here😊❤️🇵🇭.

  • @angartsnirex
    @angartsnirex 11 місяців тому +7

    Wjat i like about them is the guy being super open to do everything his wife wanted lol i also checked their earlier videos, even with few views to no engagement, the guy was really loving and a very willing participant to her channel. Like he didnt mind if it would get views or not, he just wanyed to support her to her youtube dream. And im glad it's now working out bec he was there to participate and support even if there's super low views in the beginning even before they really left US. It's the only video when they posted they're moving that really got high engagement! Im also amazed. They look genuine. They look like a real dupportive couple to one another. Plus their baby and dog are super cute!

  • @wavemaker2077
    @wavemaker2077 11 місяців тому +36

    To the expats who like the stress free and laid back lifestyle that the Philippines has to offer, you have to remember that it comes at a price. Don't expect things to be rushed. You want a laid back lifestyle but at the same time you want the people to rush things. Well, they don't go together.
    So don't complain if things are not done in a rush. Being stress free is associated with not rushing things. If you want a laid back lifestyle, then don't complain of the laid back attitude of the people. You are not the only one who wants a stress free life. Unfortunately, the workers also want a stress free life. 😅

    • @kamaukambon7772
      @kamaukambon7772 11 місяців тому +6

      YOU SPEAKING TRUTH. THE WORKERS DAMN SURE AIN'T RUSHED LOL😅😅😅

    • @bornonjuly7052
      @bornonjuly7052 11 місяців тому +1

      Correct agree 100%

    • @MakaiIELTS
      @MakaiIELTS 11 місяців тому +3

      agree...i noticed that most foreigners complain about how things, especially employees here. They're quite slow.
      we filipinos in general don't really complain about it because we're used to it and we don't want to rush them. They're tired from standing all day long, wearing heels.
      on top of that, it's hot here in the Ph and if they move fast, it will be hotter.
      filipinos working abroad are only moving fast because the weather outside Ph is cold..

    • @kamaukambon7772
      @kamaukambon7772 11 місяців тому +2

      @@MakaiIELTS I DISAGREE ABOUT THE HEAT AND STANDING ALL DAY. IT'S WAY HOTTER IN TEXAS, ARIZONA, NEW MEXICO ETC. AMERICANS STAND ALL DAY AT SOME OF THE JOBS ALSO. NOT BEING MEAN I'VE BEEN MARRIED TO A FILIPINA 20 YRS AND LIVED HERE FOR 6 AND OWNED A WATER STATION FOR 5 YEARS HERE. NOT BEING MEAN FILIPINOS ARE LAZY !!!

    • @quentine8204
      @quentine8204 11 місяців тому

      Wag ka ng magdahilan, tamad talaga mga pinoy! Service industry naten bulok, lalo na sa government, pag makikipag transact ka sa kanila parang utang na loob mo pa minsan may kasama pang irap, dabog tsaka pabalang silang magsalita... Nagsesettle kasi kayo for less, kaya di nag-iimprove quality ng service naten!

  • @Cavvlogs_
    @Cavvlogs_ 11 місяців тому +5

    Thanks for having us bro 💯

  • @sheewanders7601
    @sheewanders7601 Рік тому +7

    Been watching their videos lately and they seem to be genuine and down to earth people. Glad you interviewed them 😊

  • @markkayhaston
    @markkayhaston Рік тому +10

    Another great video Evan glad I jumped on this one. I told y’all being black in Philippines is a good thing glad to see it from someone else. I hope y’all enjoy and love that new transition. Will jump on your channel to see how the visa extension went etc

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  Рік тому +2

      Yessir! It’s a fortunate thing to be black in the Philippines 🇵🇭

  • @1lolofred
    @1lolofred Рік тому +10

    Laid back Philippines equals to stress free living. No rush cause you'll get there to where you want to be.

  • @strawberryshortcakemitchell
    @strawberryshortcakemitchell Рік тому +6

    Love this interview 💖 Nice to see Cav and Nicole on your channel 😍

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  Рік тому +1

      That means a lot, thank you! Nicole and Cav were amazing guests.

  • @1lolofred
    @1lolofred Рік тому +4

    We're going to subscribe to your vlog Cav and Nicole.

  • @bornonjuly7052
    @bornonjuly7052 11 місяців тому +4

    Eversince Filipinos many dreams is seizing the American dreams but more than 5 years ago until recently i notice that there are droves of Filipinos Americans tracing their roots back to the Philippines.

  • @Browncathartic
    @Browncathartic 11 місяців тому +1

    Congratulations! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences 😊 I feel you about challenges just getting here. I can’t wait to see you guys 1, or even 5 years in!

  • @prescillagcon
    @prescillagcon 11 місяців тому +3

    I can't wait to move!!! I want my son to go to school there and learn his roots. he's 4 now we got a condo in BGC it won't be done til 2026 but I can't wait!

  • @NayaLeah
    @NayaLeah Рік тому +5

    I was waiting for this one.

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  Рік тому +3

      You saw them on my instagram story? Thanks for waiting!

    • @NayaLeah
      @NayaLeah Рік тому +1

      ​@@TheSavvyExpat I watch you both channels and they mentioned in one of their videos that they met with you and they will be featured on your podcast.

  • @badgalfifi
    @badgalfifi 11 місяців тому +1

    Awesome interview! Can't wait to see your channel and businesses thrive!

    • @cavandnicole
      @cavandnicole 11 місяців тому +1

      thanks best friend we love you!

  • @eleazarlobers9957
    @eleazarlobers9957 11 місяців тому +1

    Wow ma'am thanks for sharing this video and I hope you always injoy to stay in the Philippines

  • @nicnez6
    @nicnez6 11 місяців тому +2

    they are my favorite vlogger . I'm always waiting for their video. I hope cav becomes famous in basketball and meets more basketball players

    • @Cavvlogs_
      @Cavvlogs_ 11 місяців тому +1

      We really appreciate your support. I’m 31 if I was a little younger I probably would still try to play basketball here but I gave that life up at the high school lol Im actually a Clothing, Designer and I plan on re-branding soon so stay tuned.
      -Peace and love

  • @daviddarden1915
    @daviddarden1915 7 місяців тому

    I am amazed at their courage being young moving to the Philippines 🇵🇭 . When I was stationed at Clark Air Base, Philippines 🇵🇭 in 1991. I never felt worried about being Black in the Philippines 🇵🇭. Just like the previous video, with the gentleman saying what he felt about being Black in the Philippines 🇵🇭. The reality is I am happy about having a retirement. Just coming close within (36) months of retirement and return to the Philippines 🇵🇭.. Especially now being age (61), widower and children are grown and have children too. Manila area and CEBU are my options for retirement in the Philippines 🇵🇭. Thank you for this video. GOD SPEED.

  • @mhaecervantes3567
    @mhaecervantes3567 11 місяців тому +8

    I have only son half japanese and watching your video makes me decide to move with my son in the Philippines,at first im afraid many questions in my mind what if i die what will happen to my son ? But then watching your videos hmm maybe after few years we will go home for good ❤

    • @marjunmarcelocristobal2678
      @marjunmarcelocristobal2678 11 місяців тому +1

      If You Love and Determined and Passionate with your DECISION..THEN,GO FOR IT!!❤❤❤.. LOVING ANG LIVING WHAT YOU DO IS THE ULTIMATE HAPPINESS!!.. That'll be the BESTGIFT to your SON.

  • @bellebaranda1109
    @bellebaranda1109 11 місяців тому +1

    So nice to watch! It’s always a positive thing for people to chase their biggest dreams and get in touch with their passions ❤

  • @GruncleJohn
    @GruncleJohn 11 місяців тому +2

    Will check out Can and Nicole.

  • @lemalagon1783
    @lemalagon1783 11 місяців тому

    You did a great job bro! I love the interview, very spontaneous. Cheers to Cav and Nicole! Thank you for sharing your Philippine life. God bless all your YT channels.

  • @robertlanario
    @robertlanario 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for coming back with your Family for we have values that your daughter will learn on our Culture like Respect and Family values.

  • @fromisgunner
    @fromisgunner Рік тому +2

    Just found this on my recommended. Gonna binge watch the vids 😅

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  Рік тому +1

      Welcome to the channel! I hope you enjoy the videos 🙌

  • @iskala-vlog9678
    @iskala-vlog9678 11 місяців тому +1

    So proud of you sis ❤️❤️❤️

  • @j.r.6517
    @j.r.6517 11 місяців тому

    Ridgewood towers. 4 minutes away from BGC. Close to SM Aura Market Market Mall. Opposite Korean Embassy. Great rental prices. Good location. Love this place.

  • @marjunmarcelocristobal2678
    @marjunmarcelocristobal2678 11 місяців тому

    Love their content!!
    Much love from the Philippines!❤❤❤❤

  • @gerarddelacruz2045
    @gerarddelacruz2045 Рік тому +17

    Wow , I did nit know it is cheaper to live in Jersey than here in LA. . Going out for Diner here for 2 cost from 60 to over 100 dollars easy , and rent for 1 bedroom ? 1500. 2000 and up we paying almost 6 bucks per gallon on gas up to 8 in some places , I definitely looking forward to moving there in a few months . American Dream is dead on my opinion . Never thought I’d leave LA but this place is ruined by dumb Politicuans

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  Рік тому +3

      For sure man, New Jersey although not cheap, is still more affordable than L.A.
      Come out to the Philippines 🇵🇭

    • @insomniacfirehorse6425
      @insomniacfirehorse6425 11 місяців тому +4

      This is a decent woman, not looking for a rich man and a 6 footer, shes not a delusional. I hope and wish you have a good life there, successful and stays for good.

    • @josepanicucci8591
      @josepanicucci8591 11 місяців тому +1

      ​​​@@TheSavvyExpatThe Philippines is for rich Filipinos only Foreigners can't own lands in PH & can only own 40% of PH business or corporation if the main Fil. owner allows it Mr Savvy Expat PH is not the land of opportunity for foreigners to settle Foreigners can obtain PH citizenship if born & totally raised in PH which is not the case of foreign expat newcomers Why are you encouraging foreigners to settle in PH ?

    • @josepanicucci8591
      @josepanicucci8591 11 місяців тому

      Mr Gerard The Philippine dream is real for rich Filipinos only Foreigners can't own lands in PH & can only own 40% of PH business or corporation if the main Fil. owner allows it Foreigners can obtain PH citizenship if born & raised in PH which is not the case of foreign expat newcomers

    • @hi-tych
      @hi-tych 11 місяців тому

      Most of my coworkers lives in jersey. So it's affordable.

  • @thaidawg9231
    @thaidawg9231 11 місяців тому +1

    Hey Evan, I just saw you on Calvin's channel and you said your condo price was all inclusive, electricity, water, all utilities included. Is it easy to find apartments that have all utilities included in the price ?

  • @manilamartin1001
    @manilamartin1001 11 місяців тому +2

    welcome to the Philippines.

  • @quenchtv5436
    @quenchtv5436 11 місяців тому

    Wow this is my first time seeing you interviewing foreigners you should do more keep it up

  • @mylynaton7325
    @mylynaton7325 11 місяців тому

    WELCOME TO PHILIPPINES😊❤

  • @theAnxiouschristian
    @theAnxiouschristian 11 місяців тому +2

    I'm subscribing

  • @arsalanazizi2538
    @arsalanazizi2538 Рік тому +3

    * Thank you for another informative video! Would you know how much would be the cost of delivering baby at the hospital in Manila or the province (which I guess is cheaper)?

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  Рік тому +2

      I really have no clue on that one. Sorry about that!

    • @pinoytunes7707
      @pinoytunes7707 11 місяців тому +1

      In government hospitals, it is free if you have Philhealth. If you don't, maybe around 10k pesos for normal delivery and 20kplus for CS.
      In private hospitals it would range from P20k pesos up to 100k for normal delivery, it depends on the hospital and the doctor.

    • @cjnem7243
      @cjnem7243 11 місяців тому

      ​@@pinoytunes7707Sss is fine

  • @mmchannel8056
    @mmchannel8056 11 місяців тому +5

    $7 haircut in the Philippines is already high end. You can get a good haircut here for $1.20

    • @Re3iRtH
      @Re3iRtH 11 місяців тому

      Drop some barber shop names. Total in Ayala Mall I paid $5.40 + $1 tip

  • @Kitkat-wu3ow
    @Kitkat-wu3ow 11 місяців тому +1

    Great interview especially you had them on early on their journey. It would be interesting for you to have them back on after a full year moving to the philippines.

  • @AL-vw7kx
    @AL-vw7kx 11 місяців тому

    Yes, I'm Filiipino... ready to go home myself, it's stressful here.. work home work home very repetitive daily.. however, have savings and continue to work 4 to 3 years before retirement and will be going home myself build a small home living off grid home ..maybe a small business to live on!

  • @comeconcon569
    @comeconcon569 10 місяців тому

    The US certainly has a strong influence on the Philippines and the Filipinos.

  • @Mickeyyy0909
    @Mickeyyy0909 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi evan, check out matt reardon he’s an american and exploring the philippines he’s staying near bgc and just starting to grow his channel make an interview with him. 😊

  • @zernanasuncion2270
    @zernanasuncion2270 11 місяців тому

    You should visit Dumaguete..... A place for mostly retired foreigners and claimed that this place has changed their lives for good.....

  • @YYC403NOYP
    @YYC403NOYP 11 місяців тому

    They thought Cav is probably an NBA STAR PLAYER, hence the selfies 🤪 . That's Filipino stereo type when they see guys like Cav. 🤩

  • @nisawils
    @nisawils 11 місяців тому

    I watch you from Filipina pea, good job very empress you did a good job. ❤❤❤❤ keep it up 👍

  • @FrankSchrock-p1r
    @FrankSchrock-p1r 11 місяців тому +3

    These two young people haven't been in a supermarket yet, food is just as expensive here as it is in the states. They're not going to do it on 500 a month. And buy diapers and formulas. I live in Dumaguete and veggies in the farm stands are so expensive. Green peppers are 100p each. Potatoes are very expensive. And sorry to say the quality isn't there. Tomatoes are horrible. Sorry to sound negative. Woops, rent is very cheap here on Negros Oriental. 👍 Best of luck to them

    • @gangstagummybear3432
      @gangstagummybear3432 11 місяців тому +1

      lol

    • @pinoytunes7707
      @pinoytunes7707 11 місяців тому +3

      Are you white? Maybe if you buy the green peppers by yourself. To the locals it is only P100-P200 per kilo. My groceries plus market only cost P15,000 per month ($260). Less than P10k if at times I need to cut down cost. That's for me and 2 teenagers.

    • @FrankSchrock-p1r
      @FrankSchrock-p1r 11 місяців тому

      @@pinoytunes7707 what does skin color have to do with anything.?

    • @edmhie1
      @edmhie1 11 місяців тому +1

      nahhhh!!! you're making up. I have a vegetable stand in Manila and your price there is ridiculous. You're being scammed there in Dumaguete.

    • @pinoytunes7707
      @pinoytunes7707 11 місяців тому

      @@FrankSchrock-p1r the moment they see you're a foreigner, they will charge you more. Just ask the expats here, they rarely buy in the markets (or anywhere if the prices are not fixed). They would normally send their filipina wives or ask a local errand boy to buy their fruits/veggies. AND YES, SKIN COLOR MATTERS HERE BECAUSE WHITE SKIN = DOLLARS. Even as a local, I can bring down the cost just by dressing in comfy clothes and slippers. If I go using a nice attire and jewelries, I usually get charged more, and they would just say that the prices had gone up. LOL.

  • @maritesguillermo5108
    @maritesguillermo5108 11 місяців тому +3

    If he knows how to play basketball he can get along with locals more

  • @maritesguillermo5108
    @maritesguillermo5108 11 місяців тому +2

    First time i encountered advertisement in your channel.

  • @SelwynClydeAlojipan
    @SelwynClydeAlojipan 11 місяців тому +1

    They are just like the British couple Sasha and Jay of Eight Mile From Home with their daughter Story and their AsPin dog who now live in Siargao Island.

    • @Car_Porn
      @Car_Porn 11 місяців тому

      Nothing like them ….
      They have seen their success and want to copy it ….
      That’s not the same ….
      I followed jay and sacha from Thailand around 8 years ago ….
      These guys are linking up with big UA-camrs already to skip the hard work ….

  • @jnsa9454
    @jnsa9454 11 місяців тому +1

    I'd like to know more about those setting up a business...Cav's apparel business in PH 101👍🏽

    • @Cavvlogs_
      @Cavvlogs_ 11 місяців тому

      What questions do you have?

  • @codi0307
    @codi0307 11 місяців тому +1

    Nick Canon in the house.. 😅😂😅😂

  • @uggrrah101
    @uggrrah101 11 місяців тому +1

    Hey Evan, thank you so much for your channel. Can you please create a video about citizenship? Is it better to be dual citizen, Philippine citizen or stay as a US citizen. Thanks bud, we appreciate ya

  • @Zee_1003
    @Zee_1003 11 місяців тому +1

    She's Filipino, of course she can sing!😅

  • @Mickeyyy0909
    @Mickeyyy0909 11 місяців тому

    Check out MANAMI RESORT in Bacolod City the Resort is Gorgeous. 🥰😍

  • @gangstagummybear3432
    @gangstagummybear3432 11 місяців тому

    I'm sure BGC is still cheaper than whatever they had in Jersey, I bet where they stayed in Jersey was probably crazy dangerous.

  • @virginiad.franco6566
    @virginiad.franco6566 11 місяців тому

    Traffic in the Philippines is chaotic. But everybody seems to know what they're doing. THAT'S Chaotic order. 🇵🇭

  • @pinoyswedvlog
    @pinoyswedvlog 11 місяців тому

    Nice 👍

  • @mylynaton7325
    @mylynaton7325 11 місяців тому

    Be careful how you spend your money ok! guys😊

  • @1lolofred
    @1lolofred Рік тому +3

    Cav looks like Chris Paul3

  • @budgettech5526
    @budgettech5526 11 місяців тому

    I still clean up after I eat in the Philippines to help the crew out.

  • @insomniacfirehorse6425
    @insomniacfirehorse6425 11 місяців тому +1

    I cannot wair to go back home and retired in my home country

  • @ghamargie3291
    @ghamargie3291 11 місяців тому

    ❤😮😊

  • @babysacay8083
    @babysacay8083 11 місяців тому

    Would like to hear more about bringing your beloved pets process through airlines and do they need to be quarantined in the Philippines once they get there, I have 3 med size dogs ranging 20-24lbs

    • @MakaiIELTS
      @MakaiIELTS 11 місяців тому

      you can bring your pets here, but it may cost a lot though.
      Some condomoniums don't allow pets, some do.
      better to live in a house, especially outside Manila..

  • @drfeelgood3073
    @drfeelgood3073 11 місяців тому

    Sorry. You guys will struggle Bad mistake leaving nj. Remember there’s no government assistant there. The man followed his wife EMOTIONAL DECISION. Go back to the states. They were not doing well in jersey , what makes them think they will succeed in PH
    Go back home and build, buy real estate etc!!!!!

  • @jeretso
    @jeretso 11 місяців тому

    Wow $50 Men's haircuts in America

  • @WallyPizarro
    @WallyPizarro 11 місяців тому

    Our president Marcos lived and grow i think in America so you can do it. Make business and surpass your life in the US

  • @myrnamorales5683
    @myrnamorales5683 11 місяців тому

    Give your husband the opportunity too talk😊😊😊

  • @sweetchinmusiq1623
    @sweetchinmusiq1623 9 місяців тому

    She definitely wears the pants in the relationship

  • @chrisclarke7828
    @chrisclarke7828 11 місяців тому

    I do not know.

  • @josepanicucci8591
    @josepanicucci8591 11 місяців тому +2

    Philippines is heaven on earth for rich Filipinos only Foreigners can't own lands in PH & can only own 40% of PH business or corporation if the main Fil owner allows it Foreigners can obtain PH citizenship if born & raised in PH like the prominent Spanish Ayala family which is not the case of foreign expat newcomers

  • @BernardGifford
    @BernardGifford Рік тому +3

    How realistic is it for an expatriate family like this to earn a "living wage" from a UA-cam channel?

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  Рік тому +1

      If sponsorships are done right, it’s very possible.

    • @Car_Porn
      @Car_Porn 11 місяців тому

      Depends If you can collaborate with big channels asap
      These guys want to make money off their followers that’s the reality of it ….

  • @JohnCook-j9u
    @JohnCook-j9u 11 місяців тому +1

    South Jersey is not the real Jersey

  • @insomniacfirehorse6425
    @insomniacfirehorse6425 11 місяців тому

    So the western women thought we Filipinas onlyy wantnto have a green card? Naahh and your baby will grow up like Filipinos.

  • @scorpio7seven28
    @scorpio7seven28 11 місяців тому

    Jersey sucks - it’s expensive, cold, gray and hood-ish.

  • @Nancy-k7l
    @Nancy-k7l 11 місяців тому +1

    Maybe its time the world can learn a thing or 2 from this 3rd world country - from using the tabo or bidet to self care and emotional wellness..

    • @gangstagummybear3432
      @gangstagummybear3432 11 місяців тому

      Or any country that wasnt aligned with The US or the USSR in the Cold War conflict.

  • @herbs369
    @herbs369 11 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @TORCHTVsa
    @TORCHTVsa Рік тому +1

  • @Mickeyyy0909
    @Mickeyyy0909 11 місяців тому +2

    Hi evan, check out matt reardon he’s an american and exploring the philippines he’s staying near bgc and just starting to grow his channel make an interview with him. 😊

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  11 місяців тому +2

      I might do a collab with him 😁