Learning about 10 to 15 words in Tagalog or Basyan can really go a long way in the Philippines. I went to a small Barangay and some actually thought I knew the language 😊 The were very welcoming. So I stayed for 16 days and lived like a local. I enjoyed it so much I will be returning soon. My total expenses plus flights was $2200 USD. The people I stayed with eat the best food ever and the old man cried when I left 😊
Totally agree with you. The fastest way to bridge the gap and integrate into a community. Is to actually show them that you care enough to try speak a little bit of their language. I learned some basic phrases in bisaya about a month before coming out here. And the delight on people's faces as I greet them and ask them how they are in their own language, says it all. Pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay here.
That was pure poetry and a very important message everyone needs to hear, i got all the money saved up and the new laptop arrived this week that i just to install everything on as well as getting a few more debit and credit cards. Then i should be good to go by February away from this dark cold abyss im living in now where every day is the same on repeat.
Thank you, well, it's great to hear you are actually going to be one of the people that do this. Many talk about it, but only a few actually take the plunge. If you do things intelligently as I'm sure you will, you can make this work. Keep a clear head and a sharp focus through the ups and the downs. Best of luck!
I've spent 2 years in the Philippines (you can see from my video log that I did a motorbike trip round the islands) and I've just left. I would categorically say the PH is the WORST single option of any country to relocate to. There are so many things about the place that brings you down on a day to day basis that however positively you approach it, it will wear you down. Whatever you want for yourself, the Philippines is not the place. Food, traffic, healthcare, natural disasters, infrastructure, toxic culture, dishonesty, incredibly poor customer service, the heat, poverty, garbage everywhere, air quality. At first these things didn't bother me but over time it grinds you down the the point that it almost breaks you. Good luck, but manage your expectations. So many expats there (there are not many Brits), are thinking of leaving. Paradise it is not. It's a third world country that destroys many souls. There is a UA-cam channel called the Philippines truth which is worth to watch. You may think this guy is being overly critical. But he really isn't. His early videos are better. Despite this, I enjoy your outlook and positivity. Subscribed.
Largely, nonsense. You clearly failed to adapt to the fact that the Philippines remains a developing country. It's actually, in many regards, no better or worse than most of SE Asian countries. I should know: I've spent the last 36 years living here in SE Asia, with lengthy spells in half a dozen of these countries during my career and, now, in retirement (living in the Philippines again, 5 years and counting in this spell).
I do understand and sympathise with some of the points youve made as ive experience it already myself, most of which i was aware before i came here. Although its really what you make of it. I am situated in the square mile expat bubble in IT Park and everything I would need in the west is here. However as you will know for every mile you go outside of that, it starts to deteriorate very quickly. Thankyou for watching and your comments and subscribing.
Wow 36 years you are indeed a veteran out here sir. Im just on the start of my journey but im learning fast and just making observations as time passes. Im intregued, of all the countries, which is your favourite?
Learning about 10 to 15 words in Tagalog or Basyan can really go a long way in the Philippines. I went to a small Barangay and some actually thought I knew the language 😊 The were very welcoming. So I stayed for 16 days and lived like a local. I enjoyed it so much I will be returning soon. My total expenses plus flights was $2200 USD. The people I stayed with eat the best food ever and the old man cried when I left 😊
Totally agree with you. The fastest way to bridge the gap and integrate into a community. Is to actually show them that you care enough to try speak a little bit of their language. I learned some basic phrases in bisaya about a month before coming out here. And the delight on people's faces as I greet them and ask them how they are in their own language, says it all.
Pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay here.
Excellent thoughts, very nicely expressed. I'm intending to spend half the year in the UK and half in the Philippines with my wife.
Thats the ideal I think. Half and Half. Lucky you. Thankyou for watching!
That was pure poetry and a very important message everyone needs to hear, i got all the money saved up and the new laptop arrived this week that i just to install everything on as well as getting a few more debit and credit cards. Then i should be good to go by February away from this dark cold abyss im living in now where every day is the same on repeat.
Thank you, well, it's great to hear you are actually going to be one of the people that do this. Many talk about it, but only a few actually take the plunge. If you do things intelligently as I'm sure you will, you can make this work. Keep a clear head and a sharp focus through the ups and the downs. Best of luck!
Merry Christmas 🎄
Thankyou and a Merry Christmas to you too!
Articulate narrative comes not so often, but you are the few. Good job
Eloquently put. Thank you for watching!
I've spent 2 years in the Philippines (you can see from my video log that I did a motorbike trip round the islands) and I've just left. I would categorically say the PH is the WORST single option of any country to relocate to. There are so many things about the place that brings you down on a day to day basis that however positively you approach it, it will wear you down. Whatever you want for yourself, the Philippines is not the place. Food, traffic, healthcare, natural disasters, infrastructure, toxic culture, dishonesty, incredibly poor customer service, the heat, poverty, garbage everywhere, air quality. At first these things didn't bother me but over time it grinds you down the the point that it almost breaks you. Good luck, but manage your expectations. So many expats there (there are not many Brits), are thinking of leaving. Paradise it is not. It's a third world country that destroys many souls. There is a UA-cam channel called the Philippines truth which is worth to watch. You may think this guy is being overly critical. But he really isn't. His early videos are better. Despite this, I enjoy your outlook and positivity. Subscribed.
Largely, nonsense. You clearly failed to adapt to the fact that the Philippines remains a developing country. It's actually, in many regards, no better or worse than most of SE Asian countries. I should know: I've spent the last 36 years living here in SE Asia, with lengthy spells in half a dozen of these countries during my career and, now, in retirement (living in the Philippines again, 5 years and counting in this spell).
I do understand and sympathise with some of the points youve made as ive experience it already myself, most of which i was aware before i came here. Although its really what you make of it. I am situated in the square mile expat bubble in IT Park and everything I would need in the west is here. However as you will know for every mile you go outside of that, it starts to deteriorate very quickly. Thankyou for watching and your comments and subscribing.
Wow 36 years you are indeed a veteran out here sir. Im just on the start of my journey but im learning fast and just making observations as time passes. Im intregued, of all the countries, which is your favourite?
@@justforkndoit Vietnam, I think. But I live in the Philippines because it's nice enough and family reasons.
@@QuicknStraight I see. One I hope to visit at tsome point. Thanks