He retired overseas 18 years ago in this magic place

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  • @VagabondAwake
    @VagabondAwake  Рік тому +8

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    vagabondbuddha.com/our-liability-disclaimer-the-risk-is-on-you/

  • @kevinreist7718
    @kevinreist7718 Рік тому +25

    No more snow shoveling for that Canadian. Smart move for him!

    • @jesscatangay9384
      @jesscatangay9384 Рік тому +2

      Especially living in one of the best beach in the world, the ocean keep you going, what else can you ask for.

    • @kevinreist7718
      @kevinreist7718 Рік тому +4

      @@kippsguitar6539 How many elderly Canadians die of a heart attack shoveling snow each Winter? This guy will completely avoid that. Now, don't you have a driveway that needs shoveling?. Better get to it, it isn't going to shovel itself.

  • @murphman7448
    @murphman7448 Рік тому +12

    The water around that island is pure and crystal. The cloud sunsets, spectacular. Beautiful beaches but it is hot.

  • @papadougsadventures
    @papadougsadventures Рік тому +18

    I’m heading that way at the end of the month. can’t wait

  • @parabiology1014
    @parabiology1014 Рік тому +7

    I saw that guy when I was at Nigi Nigi’s in Boracay with my Filipina! LOL right on, good to hear his story, I didn’t actually end up talking with him 🤷‍♂️🏝🍺

  • @docwillis3750
    @docwillis3750 Рік тому +17

    I really liked your comment that on Boracai, it is a vacation from your vacation! Cheers!

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  Рік тому +3

      It really felt that way.

    • @tradeladder146
      @tradeladder146 7 місяців тому

      @@VagabondAwake Boracay is not cheap, Apartment costs are high. 👍

  • @dlg5485
    @dlg5485 Рік тому +18

    You can walk all day and you will never overcome the damage that excessive alcohol consumption does to your liver. It will catch up to you eventually. If you can't moderate or quit altogether, you MUST take a few supplements to help protect your liver. They are... Coq10 (ubiquinol), omega3 fatty acids, n-acetyl cysteine (NAC), and milk thistle. There are others, but these 4 are the most important. If you drink a lot you should take them all every single day.

    • @normanzimmerman5029
      @normanzimmerman5029 Рік тому +3

      Better to be a liver than have one

    • @dlg5485
      @dlg5485 Рік тому

      @@normanzimmerman5029 A life worth living is worth living longer.

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  Рік тому +1

      Interesting. Do you have a source on these 4 healing vits? So I can read more? Best, Dan

    • @Joe-mz6dc
      @Joe-mz6dc Рік тому

      @normanzimmerman5029 Typical alcoholic cope. So you're saying destroying the body that God gave you so you can have a drunken buzz on on a regular basis is a superior lifestyle? Absolutely degenerate. It's not "living" to be an alcoholic. It is, in fact, slowly destroying yourself and everyone else around you. Nothing cool about it at all. A couple of drinks here and there is fine, but drinking every day and allowing yourself to succumb to alcoholism is just plain giving up on life.

    • @dlg5485
      @dlg5485 Рік тому

      @@VagabondAwake There is a ton of info on this, just do a web search "liver protecting nutrients/supplements" and you'll find plenty.

  • @derekstephens8340
    @derekstephens8340 Рік тому +14

    Thx for sharing this interview. He seems to be at peace with his life. Beautiful surroundings!! Free Agent From Washington DC

  • @skaidimusic
    @skaidimusic Рік тому +9

    Great interview and he has undoubtedly made the right choice for him in terms of lifestyle.

  • @EarthCamper
    @EarthCamper Рік тому +13

    Awesome guy....good decision

  • @johndoe-oc6gr
    @johndoe-oc6gr Рік тому +7

    awsome video watching from canada thankyou

  • @gobfranklin6759
    @gobfranklin6759 Рік тому +12

    Appreciate the information. Adding it to my list for my next Phillipines trip. :)

  • @VietnamSteve
    @VietnamSteve Рік тому +6

    Just commenced 18 years in Ha Long, Vietnam is great, very traditional here, if you need English everyday, wait 5 years 👍

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  Рік тому +1

      Very good!

    • @formica.
      @formica. Рік тому

      I liked Ha Long a lot. We were there in the middle of covid, hotel practically empty when borders closed to foreigners. Seems quite livable, ocean, islands, and hills. There is more English and foreign food options than many towns because of the tourist industry. Probably too cold for me in winter tho.

  • @andreasjohnson9041
    @andreasjohnson9041 Рік тому +8

    Great video 🫢 awesome 😎 really enjoyed it! Keep up the great work on your videos

  • @mariomovillon1613
    @mariomovillon1613 Рік тому +1

    Frank, candid and real down to earth and fun conversations with Shark, the 'connector'. From Dr. Phil's advice in Ophra Show, to many 'interesting people'(like the 'Starbucks Man" and the 'Adidas Honcho') he met and talked to in Boracay. The energy and the vibes in Boracay is truly awesome and an experience of a lifetime.

  • @MJFUYT
    @MJFUYT Рік тому +7

    Excellent interview Dan. I really enjoyed it. Your guest was fascinating & blast to listen to. 💯

  • @hump1953
    @hump1953 Рік тому +3

    This is great, been thinking of visiting there and this finalized my decision for early next year...

  • @thomasalison6188
    @thomasalison6188 Рік тому +6

    Great interview!

  • @maxflight777
    @maxflight777 Рік тому +1

    That guy has had a lot of fun in 18 years !! Best wishes great interview

  • @StanLyons-wp5vx
    @StanLyons-wp5vx Рік тому +8

    What a happy video. Thanks Dan. What an interesting guy. :)

  • @danmcqueen5295
    @danmcqueen5295 Рік тому +7

    Inspiring video!

  • @azhardav
    @azhardav Рік тому +6

    Good interview Dan. A good find and you asked all the good questions as well. Been 3x as a tourist but would love to get knowledge on the NON tourist areas on the island.

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  Рік тому +2

      Glad you enjoyed it, I like station 3 area and the backside of the island. I show both of those on the first link in the first comment above. :-)

  • @daveuygur
    @daveuygur Рік тому +12

    Dan another phenomenal interview. I must spend a month in Boracay

  • @mathieutallard6328
    @mathieutallard6328 Рік тому +4

    Everyone is different. Good for him to have found what fits him.

  • @Hunter-go4bv
    @Hunter-go4bv 4 місяці тому +1

    “The people here seems more real”, definitely and bullseye. Money speaks in Thailand especially for the Thai girls who can be inauthentic. But overall, Thailand is beautiful.

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  4 місяці тому

      My advice on that is to date the normal locals as opposed to bar girls.

  • @johnstowe3708
    @johnstowe3708 Рік тому +5

    Thank you for the video.

  • @ellacroney691
    @ellacroney691 Рік тому +1

    What a wonderful interview. Thank you so much.

  • @tomaghizdavu4664
    @tomaghizdavu4664 4 місяці тому

    Great interview Dan. Beautiful stories 😊

  • @GEORGIEESPRAGERA
    @GEORGIEESPRAGERA Рік тому

    watching from valencia dumaguete

  • @brucemacmillan9581
    @brucemacmillan9581 Рік тому +20

    I had an online Facebook chat with a guy who told me that Boracay is not necessarily an expensive tourist trap if you get away from the main strip. That sounds like good advice, so Boracay is on my 'must check it out' list when I get to the Philippines.

    • @mariodiaz4694
      @mariodiaz4694 Рік тому +1

      Depends where you stay

    • @wavemaker2077
      @wavemaker2077 Рік тому

      If you are looking for the comforts of a city, then Boracay is not for you. If you don't like city life, then Boracay may be a good location for you.

    • @brucemacmillan9581
      @brucemacmillan9581 Рік тому

      @@wavemaker2077 Well... I suppose I'll figure it out if I pay a visit. If it doesn't work, I'll go elsewhere.

    • @wavemaker2077
      @wavemaker2077 Рік тому

      @@brucemacmillan9581 Places to check out in the Philippines:
      1. Boracay
      2. BGC
      3. Makati
      4. Cebu
      5. Bohol
      6. Iloilo
      7. Davao
      8. Dumaguete
      9. Subic
      10. Baguio
      11. Angeles City
      12. Puerto Princesa
      13. Alabang

    • @wavemaker2077
      @wavemaker2077 Рік тому

      For idyllic, small island vibe, you can check out:
      1. Siargao
      2. Camiguin
      3. Siquijor

  • @yuanshuan7099
    @yuanshuan7099 Рік тому +2

    Lovely beaches ❤

  • @Finn-iw5xe
    @Finn-iw5xe Рік тому +1

    Would love to see another interview with this guy

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  Рік тому

      He is a very busy man. Maybe we can get him back if his agent can convince him. lol.

  • @Dublin10
    @Dublin10 9 місяців тому

    I loved the conversation.it’s great knowing there’s more to life than work and high bills.your channel has open my eyes.thank you.🙏

  • @pedrozatravel
    @pedrozatravel Рік тому +1

    The most important part is finding a social structure that works for you.

  • @frankb.269
    @frankb.269 Рік тому +5

    Where does the sewer water goes to ? How often are the brown outs ?

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  Рік тому +2

      I hear they shut the island down for about a year to improve the sewer system. I don't have any details but you can probably Google it. The water was amazing and we didn't smell anything odd.

  • @docwillis3750
    @docwillis3750 Рік тому +11

    Here is a question Dan. Is Boracay a cleaner place to live?

    • @usersubscriberSC
      @usersubscriberSC Рік тому +3

      The cleanest city is Iloilo City and the beaches are also marvelous.

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  Рік тому +7

      They are both pretty clean. But clean is very subjective depending on what you are comparing it to.

  • @prairiepickingirls8887
    @prairiepickingirls8887 Рік тому +8

    Cant always find those US educated doctors that will draw you pictures. Somebody told me islands " drive you to drink"...get yourself a nice girl to cook for you.....

  • @michelcote6791
    @michelcote6791 Рік тому +1

    Thank you

  • @pedrotinaco1
    @pedrotinaco1 Рік тому +2

    Great video! I enjoy experiences from expats who compare different countries

  • @nlf17
    @nlf17 Рік тому

    Exactly Sir i agree when it comes to people! Most of the Filipinos are easy to talk to or very friendly. But in Thailand connecting with the locals/Thai is a challenge! quite difficult really!! I tried my best many times, but lately i decided to just give up the whole idea....can be very lonely here at times....

  • @totallyraw1313
    @totallyraw1313 Рік тому +8

    Shark comes across as a real swell guy. A real guy's guy. A real life of the party kinda guy.
    I know I'm repeating myself a bit here, but boy oh boy, i gotta say it, man. Shark really does come across as one HECK of a super swell guy!

  • @davidglat2773
    @davidglat2773 Рік тому +1

    King 🎉

  • @JoeyBlogs007
    @JoeyBlogs007 Рік тому +1

    Do they have Thai food there at Boracay ?

  • @Mostafa-k9y
    @Mostafa-k9y 7 місяців тому

    I love your videos

  • @skyybluu3118
    @skyybluu3118 Рік тому

    Great video thank you

  • @tradeladder146
    @tradeladder146 8 місяців тому +1

    Drinking Guinness , Nice one. 😀

  • @MsWildman777
    @MsWildman777 4 місяці тому

    Great to hear about Boracay from a dude Canadain

  • @jesscatangay9384
    @jesscatangay9384 Рік тому +1

    "People over food" Thats why iam here

  • @lanamiller5121
    @lanamiller5121 Рік тому

    This is awesome!! Wanna visit here...we're in Canada

  • @karlnapp5187
    @karlnapp5187 Рік тому +7

    Hi, I am from Germany and most I stay but I hear so many from boracay that I want to visit. Which area can you recommend? I like the livemusic you talking about.

    • @karlnapp5187
      @karlnapp5187 Рік тому +1

      Most I stay in Thailand

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  Рік тому +5

      Karl, the first link in the notes below this video has all of that data and links too. That is what is different about my channel. Thanks for watching, Dan

  • @peterjones1420
    @peterjones1420 Рік тому +2

    Great video and nice guy! I live in Pattaya Thailand and am looking forward to spending many months on vacay on Boracay. Maybe meet the famous Canuk! Peace out dude!

  • @travelingman9763
    @travelingman9763 Рік тому

    Thailand since 2015. He is correct about Thais!

  • @KYFHOme
    @KYFHOme Рік тому +2

    Is there much commerce in Bitcoin there? This island was once notable for Bitcoin use.

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  Рік тому

      I have no idea. Hopefully someone who knows will comment.

    • @jesscatangay9384
      @jesscatangay9384 Рік тому

      Watch video of vlogger Bisayang Hilaw, a Australian Filipina couple Surviving on Bitcoin for 24 hours in the Philippines Boracay Island, also Bitcoin Magazine NL- Bitcoin island in Boracay Documentaire, Couch Miranda Miner- Paying using Bitcoin in Boracay check it out

  • @MrEric102259
    @MrEric102259 Рік тому

    Hi very amusing gent.
    Who was he referring to Thelma Box,Baux, Bauks???

  • @jesuschristsuperczar1224
    @jesuschristsuperczar1224 5 місяців тому

    He’s hung onto that Canadian accent, eh? Love it.

  • @timjensen6968
    @timjensen6968 7 місяців тому

    There were a few times when Shark used the term ''here'' whether he was talking about Boracay or The Phillipines.

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  7 місяців тому

      He has only lived in Boracay. He can afford it and he loves it. Have you seen my cost of living video there? ua-cam.com/video/KiSAHwlHfoY/v-deo.html

  • @musashi4856
    @musashi4856 Рік тому +2

    Has your guest noticed any major changes for better or worse in Thailand over the last decade?

    • @Antandthegrasshopper
      @Antandthegrasshopper Рік тому +3

      Thailand is changing tax laws starting Jan 2024. They want to tax your foreign earned investments. Not the best destination to retire anymore.

    • @musashi4856
      @musashi4856 Рік тому

      Wow, that's a death knell for many expats especially those from countries that also tax globally.
      Does Thailand have a bilateral tax agreement with most Western countries or do they just plan to double tax everyone? @@Antandthegrasshopper

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  Рік тому +1

      Do you have a source where I can read more about this? Thanks, Dan

  • @Exploring_Adventures
    @Exploring_Adventures Рік тому +1

    This was a good video! Thank you!

  • @derrickdu
    @derrickdu Рік тому +3

    Dan, fantastic guest. Question, if you have only one choice on where to retire, where would it be? I know you move around from places to places but at some point you will be too old to travel. Just wondering…. Thanks.

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  Рік тому +1

      Hi @derrickdu, I do a report every year on the top 15 places in the entire world to retire cheap in paradise, Here is my most recent report and video on that topic:
      vagabondbuddha.com/best-places-in-entire-world-to-retire-early-cheap-in-2023/
      #1 is where I would retire this year. :-)
      Subscribe so you will know when our update comes out.
      Thanks for watching and commenting,
      Dan

  • @awherbst1
    @awherbst1 3 місяці тому

    Haha!! I know this guy.Met him the 1st time I went to Boracay

  • @MichaelSmittySmithScottsdaleAz
    @MichaelSmittySmithScottsdaleAz 6 місяців тому

    I like the Island but I would be fearful of serious medical since its planes trains and automobiles to get there

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  6 місяців тому

      True. Someone we interviewed about a year ago said the medical on the island is not equipped for more serious problems.

  • @daletalaplaya5086
    @daletalaplaya5086 Рік тому

    Does Boracay still have the water problems, I heard they closed the island or something like that a couple years ago?

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  Рік тому +1

      That was back in 2019 I think. The closed the island for months to fix that.

  • @frankcentofanti9317
    @frankcentofanti9317 9 місяців тому

    Dan is there anyway i can talk with him i have questions about leaving canada he would be a great help

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  9 місяців тому

      Send me an email and I will forward it to him. Grab my free ebook to get my email address. vagabondbuddha.com/fire-your-boss-travel-world/

  • @windit5877
    @windit5877 Рік тому +3

    Pass by "back beach burgers" in station 1. Restaurant run by german filipina couple.
    They started selling burgers from home there at the back beach and have now a succesfull restaurant on white becch. In front of the grotto 3rd floor.

  • @cindyhuynh1282
    @cindyhuynh1282 6 місяців тому

    this is all you have - is food good

  • @TrinhKalish-so9yu
    @TrinhKalish-so9yu 10 місяців тому

    Nice story !! Would like to heard more about you …,
    Paying 10 time less and the happiness is 10 time more .. I get the point…

  • @douglascharrois4680
    @douglascharrois4680 Рік тому

    Great interview sir . FYI for your guest though, those two vertical lines between his eyebrows are saying that his liver is NOT fine. Maybe lay off the alcohol for 6 months.....

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  Рік тому

      Thanks for the tips. :-)

    • @wavemaker2077
      @wavemaker2077 Рік тому

      Why exactly would wrinkles between the eyebrows indicate a bad liver? I have wrinkles just like that for years and I have no health issues at all. Dan also has 2 wrinkles between his eyebrows. I think having wrinkles there is very natural for everyone. You are also going to have those wrinkles when you grow older.

  • @cherylpink1544
    @cherylpink1544 Рік тому

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @zoltankovacs3061
    @zoltankovacs3061 9 місяців тому

    I need more info. Borracay island Right How ca I get in touch with this guy. I'm from Canada. He seems to be a nice fellow for more info about the island

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  9 місяців тому

      Send me an email and I will forward it to him.

  • @gif24gt60
    @gif24gt60 Рік тому +1

    What about videos about living in India?

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  Рік тому

      I lived in India for 3 years but that was before I started doing these reports. Next visit there I will do a report with present data. Sorry, Dan

  • @malcolmnicoll1165
    @malcolmnicoll1165 Рік тому

    Hey Shark. How’s the beer in Boracay? Looks like you’re enjoying a cool Porter.

  • @mublau
    @mublau Рік тому

    2000 usd $ is a living wage in Germany. Thats about 1850€

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  Рік тому +1

      There are people living on less in Boracay but that is what he spends. Everyone is different. You would learn yor cost of living by moving there and seeing where you would live, eat, and entertain yourself. :-)

  • @ClementinaJacobs1
    @ClementinaJacobs1 Місяць тому

    How do you spell the place you’re at

  • @VWApachey
    @VWApachey Рік тому

    Awesome!!
    I would love to ask Gentleman Shark some questions about moving and living in the Philippines, how do I contact him?

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  Рік тому +1

      Great question @VWApachey. Send me an email and I will forward to to him.
      You can get my free eBook and my email here:
      vagabondbuddha.com/fire-your-boss-travel-world/
      Thanks for watching and commenting!
      Dan

    • @VWApachey
      @VWApachey Рік тому

      @@VagabondAwake You are very welcome and I will do the download and also send you an email too. Thanks in advance.

  • @metaphy
    @metaphy Рік тому +1

    Nice video. Is it Guinness ?

  • @cherylpink1544
    @cherylpink1544 Рік тому +1

    😊😊😊

  • @Shin-Ayin
    @Shin-Ayin 8 місяців тому

    He retired at my age….living for 100th cost of living. It’s so hot….that’s concerning.
    No clue how I’d make enough money to pull it off. I can’t get savings I was disabled 10 years ago. Living off enough to sleep in my car as it is.

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  8 місяців тому

      Crazy times we live in.

    • @Shin-Ayin
      @Shin-Ayin 8 місяців тому

      @@VagabondAwake truly is. My grandparents generation had it , the American dream. My parents struggled but owned a house at least. I know one person my generation who has a house but owes $378k. That’s a never getting paid off loan. 💸

  • @charlesstanfa3969
    @charlesstanfa3969 Рік тому

    Great video, name of the beach is bat beach ,,his name is shark,can you tell me name of the restaurant he's talking about where the interview is,thank you very much 😊

    • @formica.
      @formica. Рік тому

      It's on google map, search "Levantin Boracay"

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  Рік тому

      This is his hangout: maps.app.goo.gl/PCQ1nPnHwZFYokX38

  • @tommerryman6647
    @tommerryman6647 Рік тому

    Just wondering when he met Adolf Dassler, created/owner of Adidas who died in 1978 at 78 yrs old. His brother Rudolf created Puma.
    Cool vid.

  • @stevenjb.9275
    @stevenjb.9275 Рік тому +2

    Banking on Boracay. Can a American expat set up an account to transfer in deposit and withdraw money. If so, bank suggestions would be great.

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  Рік тому +1

      Hi @stevenjb.9275, I have two reports that are relevant to your question.
      My international banking mistakes, and my free Ebook both cover topics on this subject. Here you go!
      vagabondbuddha.com/top-banking-mistakes-i-learned-living-internationally/
      vagabondbuddha.com/fire-your-boss-travel-world/
      Thanks for watching and commenting!
      Dan

  • @cindyhuynh1282
    @cindyhuynh1282 6 місяців тому

    in term of beauty and what i forgot, but, yyyyyyya!!!

  • @Mongoose-ct6us
    @Mongoose-ct6us Рік тому

    Where is this borakai place?

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  Рік тому

      Hello @Mongoose-ct6us, All of our videos have a webpage that has the information discussed in that video so you don't have to take notes. The link to that web page for this video is the first link in the description below this video.
      In case you don't know how to find the link, here is a UA-cam video teaching how:
      ua-cam.com/video/p4bP4xd7J4s/v-deo.html
      Most of our videos have multiple links to important information that will help you save time and money. It is our way of thanking you for watching our videos.
      So, ... thank you, Dan

  • @internationalfranchisealli5547

    Good video,, Nice chap from Canada too.. Very good work!!!

  • @jamescalifornia2964
    @jamescalifornia2964 Рік тому

    😉👍 Nice interview. Interesting ideas ...
    _{ I don't blame people for leaving the crazy West }_

  • @bccoregon
    @bccoregon 11 місяців тому

    The name of the nightclub was garbled, so I didn't get it, but the prospect of live Rock and Roll is appealing.
    I live near Cebu, and the hassles with crime keep me away except on a rare occasion for shopping. I used to enjoy live bands at the arguably famous All Star Sports Bar, with a fun crowd of all ages, but during the pandemic it changed owners and got a makeover, and it's nothing like before, so now Cebu is rather barren for live classic rock or oldies.
    In my experience, the key to a good time in the Philippines is stick to resort towns. I find the resort towns to be ultra low crime. I go diving at charming Moalboal and its like a best kept secret. All resort towns are kept safe in my experience.
    Just avoid Cebu and Manila. Don't say you weren't warned.

  • @heathmotley9675
    @heathmotley9675 Рік тому

    Hey Finn. 🎉

  • @bigtime911
    @bigtime911 Рік тому

    Does this guy have a u tube channel. Excellent video

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  Рік тому +1

      Not yet, but I told him you asked. If he starts one I will interview him again. Thanks,
      Dab

  • @WilliamFluery
    @WilliamFluery Рік тому +4

    Shark certainly has some very tall tales.

  • @frankcentofanti9317
    @frankcentofanti9317 9 місяців тому

    Canadians are the best

  • @germanusa1979
    @germanusa1979 9 місяців тому

    How old this guy?:)

  • @yuanshuan7099
    @yuanshuan7099 Рік тому +1

    Where? India or Philippine?

  • @cindyhuynh1282
    @cindyhuynh1282 6 місяців тому

    what you talking about , white beaches are everywhere.

  • @TomandAmyinthePI
    @TomandAmyinthePI Рік тому

    I Think all filipino doctors draw pictures for their patients.....lol

  • @petermathieson5692
    @petermathieson5692 Рік тому +1

    Been to Boracay twice, including Back Beach. Don't think I'll ever go back. Not my cup of tea. Too commercial.

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  Рік тому +2

      Luckily not everyone agrees on the best place i the world. It would get crowded.

  • @johnnycakeslim
    @johnnycakeslim 7 місяців тому

    Very nice interview with a cool guy. He got in early and made it a home. Now its an expensive tourist trap but like anyplace, it takes time to cultivate a community around you. Good for himThousands more beaches and islands also to discover ( not yet developed) in this country also.

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  7 місяців тому +1

      We all want and need different things. He is happy. If you are happy another way, all the power to you. :-)

    • @johnnycakeslim
      @johnnycakeslim 7 місяців тому

      @@VagabondAwake Yes I see that he is quite happy and hopefully my comment reflects that observation. I was referring to him getting into Borakay early before it developed into such a tourist spot which is probably harder to get set up in now on a tighter budget.

  • @smoozerish
    @smoozerish Рік тому +3

    Sad he has to appear on the interview with alcohol in his hand. There are many expats in Asia that do nothing else but drink every day and complain that their health is failing them.

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  Рік тому +3

      He is smiling whenever I see him. :-)

    • @azhardav
      @azhardav Рік тому +1

      seriously? drinking concerns you? Adds authenticity if anything. Good for him.

  • @cicaizrogace8054
    @cicaizrogace8054 Рік тому

    Našao deda mesto gde je jeftinije piti pivo i ići kod doktora. Pametnome čoveku ne treba ni jedno ni drugo. 😅

  • @pauljones5066
    @pauljones5066 Рік тому +1

    drinking beer every day never killed anybody

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  Рік тому +1

      Its probably good to give your liver a few days of the week off ... if you can. ;-)

  • @dou40006
    @dou40006 11 місяців тому

    Boracay is the not a good place to retire, saturated by tourist mostly Chinese on honey moon, nothing to do there, the beach is a lagoon more like a pool, not a real beach, no space. There are better places in Philipines

    • @VagabondAwake
      @VagabondAwake  11 місяців тому

      Which are your favorites?

    • @dou40006
      @dou40006 11 місяців тому

      Luzon is better but haven’t visited Palawan or Cebu

  • @TMACMACHINE
    @TMACMACHINE Рік тому

    What the heck is he drinking that is so frothy?