Just observed that most Americans who grew up near cities will choose cities and most who lived rural are choosing provinces. Interesting how we mostly don’t go too far from what we are used to. Thanks for sharing.
I'm Two Months into my One Year Trial in Cebu Business Park. Excluding Startup Costs... I'm "Money-ahead" of living in the US. I'm NEVER COLD, my Tendinitis TWINGES once about every Ten Days, instead of ACHING Five Days a week. My Allergies are almost non-existent. My Transportation Costs in the US were $430us a month. I'm averaging less than 450 PISOs Monthly here. NOTE WELL: I would have had "Startup Costs" in the US as well... Since I retired & was leaving the People's Republic of Kalifornia anyway.
I rarely eat out in the USA. I use uber only if I am stuck somewhere without a car. I never use delivery services - not even pizza delivery (I can pick up my pizza). I hate cities in the USA. I live on acreage with wheat across the road and corn across my back fence. I have chickens with one rooster. I don't think I would be happy in the places that make you happy.
All of the different places around the Philippines mentioned in these comments and those of us in Bohol Island/Panglao just smile and laugh because we know we are in the best place of all! I love all of the places in the Philippines but Bohol truly has it all.
I like the hole as a long-term destination, especially for people with low income or pensions I believe from a spectacular beach perspective Palawan and Boracay take the crown
@@JasperinthePhilippines Boracay is just a beach place. Bohol is an 'everything' place. Plus there are beaches around Bohol, even Panglao, that are very nice "Boracay type' beaches. Alona Beach is commercial but wonderful energy/activity/people watching plus a nice and newer international airport 10 minutes away.
Living last 3 months in Manila and just came from province from village which have around 100 people. Have great memories from childhood in Europe from European village and for me province is the best. However not yet senior and we can't yet retire and live in PH province. 2 more months in PH then back to Germany. Have a nice day brother from another mother.
Everything you said is true. Totally agree, many ex pats travel there thinking everyone and everything over there is perfect. Only to find out that is not the case. Buyer beware.
You always compare U.S to bgc but the poverty,homeless crime prostitute in America you never mention is that the reason you left America for my country of Philippines?
Recently went all around the Visayas and Palawan before that and as someone that appreciates convenience, amenities and nature I too found Bohol to be the pick. Palawan is beautiful but everything is so far from the main airport
Mega world is building a new Township in San Vicente Palawan, but it will probably be five years before all the amenities are there. They already built an international airport and a world class hospital. Longest white sand beach in the Philippines
We had strongly considered that little town San Vicente, Palawan but the problem is its still really far from any major city like Puerta Princesa. We also almost went with a lot near Clark, a very livable city with S&R, golf courses, etc. It came down to just too expensive for a lot, we would have needed a firewall for our house build the lot was so small. We are exactly 2 hours from Clark Airport and 20-30 minutes from Subic. Not my first choice, but not a bad choice. The brown outs get annoying that's why we have solar, its relatively inexpensive to install, and Starlink. I trust starlink more than other internet for reliability.
@ericlovesthephilippines The airport in San Vic was botched and they made the runway too short for normal commercial aircraft. So getting there is extremely long, hard, or costly. It is a nice town and the development plans are nice, but getting there sucks. Most people don’t know that San Vic is the biggest (most popular) surfing town in the Philippines, not Siargao.
Just got back to the states from my first two week scouting visit over there. Spent 4 days in Cebu, 2 in Alona Beach, 2 in Tagbilaran, 3 in Dumaguete and 3 in Coron, Palawan. Didn't love any of those areas. Duma was tolerable, as the girls were friendlier there than anywhere else.
MEGAWORLD IS BUILDING A LUXURY CONDO COMPLEX IN PUERTO PRINCESSA PALAWAN RIGHT NOW ONLY 12 STORIES HIGH. 5 BUILDINGS AND A MEGA MALL. BOUGHT ONE ON THE 9TH FLOOR WITH OCEAN VIEW IN THE BELLAGIO BUILDING HIHI.
I totally agree. I thought Cebu would be a city that I'd be able to live in. After a few weeks it was clear that Cebu is nowhere near Makati, BCG, Ortigas, Pasay, etc.... I like to walk, usually in the early morning and late in the afternoon when the sun is going down. I like to walk for miles, and Cebu is not a walking city. Sure you can walk around in circles in Cebu Business Park/IT park, but that's about it. Going around the rest of the city it goes from sidewalk to no sidewalk or rough roads, then sidewalk again. The infrastructure is still not there. In BGC, Makati, and the rest of Metro Manila you can actually walk on sidewalks that are dedicated to pedestrians. Sidewalks you do not have to share with parked cars, etc. The convenience is worth the extra 20% I'd save if living in Cebu
money any reality u want most anywhere all the time. no money harsh reality everywhere all the time. no money u better be mr. gym GQ or forget it. the end, thanks for watching.
I've lived in both Manila and Cebu City. I'm considering a return to Cebu City and trying life at Newtown but I'm a little worried I might get bored at Newtown somewhat far from the center of the Cebu City Central vibe. I do love BGC but better air quality Newtown Cebu City. It's a tuff decision. I might end up living in BGC May to November. I always do the summer six months in the Philippines.
Ya. Big differences between the 2 locations. Manmade beach tiny little wanna be area that never fulfilled it promise & borders a barrio VS a elite “city “
we built a UK standard houser in IIocos and the house is great AC all over it double door TV you name it but its groceries that's a pig laoag city is 1 hour15 mins to get to and even there the supermarket is nothing close to Makati!
You're a target in the city. Moreso than you would be in the province. Of course as long as there are humans near you, you're always a target. But if i was a criminal, i would most certainly go to a city and not the prov. Why would i go to somewhere where poor people live? Im going to the city.
I lived in Bacolod, Negros Occidental for over three years as an American transplant and for me I prefer living the slower paced life. Besides, who wants to live in a glorified apartment prision or see nothing but concrete all around them. To me, that life is for single spoiled folks who are soft. Besides, If I wanted that lifestyle I might as well stayed in Miami.
@@JasperinthePhilippines LOL, bro I get it. However, most folks don't come to the Philippines to live in a luxury apartment. However, myself on the other hand, is fortunate enough to live anywhere on the Planet if I choose but to me, iI want to be closer to the locals and truly learn about the culture and not confined to an apartment. To me the crazy thing is, most apartments in the Philippines are more expensive to rent than a single family home. Whereas, renting a home offer so much more when compared to an apartment.
@@JasperinthePhilippines Not saying that you're wrong bro. However, most folks coming to the Philippines aren't looking to live in a high rise apartment, not with all of the natural beauty the Philippines has to offer.
@@JasperinthePhilippines Overall, I would prefer the city living most of the time. But not all the time. I think you have a good setup with easy access to restaurants, entertainment and activities. Good to be able to get different types of food easily.
I stay near IT park, and no it’s not a high western standard. It’s not easily accessible. Only one main entrance, and a small one on another side. Walking to get there is a hassle. Dogs, beggars and sketchy people roaming around. You are giving it too much credit. It’s barely passable.
I always get negative feed back from guys that want to live out in a peaceful quiet area, be able to plant, raise animals so a hermitage so Expat Hermits this is what they want. Unfortunatly I live a couple hours south of Manila and the Province life SUCKS! 14 years so far and I'd rather live closer to Manila so maybe Sta Rosa but the adopted kids and now grandkids makes that impossible right now, for sure later and you hermits can have these places. Vehicles are expensive and so if you live in the Province you'll have to buy a vehicle and deal with that stress and cost, how is that retireing? And yet these bull headed Epxats also don't want to be around other Expats and they enjoy getting milked by the inlaws that can't speak English. I'm not sure Manila has a decent Mexican resturant place though and even the Chinese food isn't so good. Decent food, delivered food good! Oh but they say I didn't come to the Philippines to eat chained resturant food... man... the food is all the same out in the province, it gets old, there's no tacos, there's no subway, (swarma Yuck!) only one Burger King and Pizza Hut far from us in Calamba, so the same chained resturants and everything closes at 7 pm maybe 8 pm except McDonalds, McDonalds has made life a littel better and they do deliver to our home along with Shakeys but I don't think KFC delivers unless you pay for Grab in our area.
Totally agree, even if you want to make tacos or enchiladas it may be a challenge sourcing the items. Working on getting the family home in the province up to standards. Went to the local hardware store to source some bathroom items, the sink and cabinet my in law bought 5 years ago is still on display. Cebu it is I guess. And don't even get me started construction help. I really can't blame them as I subscribe to the mantra, you only know what you know.
Jasper I am debating between Guadalajara and BGC for a trip in January. I plan to stay 30 days . I am a fellow Californian ( Bay Area) and would like to know . Are there any Filipinas with gym type bubble butt ? A majority of the videos all I see are flat butts . I don’t mind flat chests I just need some booty . Just keeping it 💯
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Just observed that most Americans who grew up near cities will choose cities and most who lived rural are choosing provinces. Interesting how we mostly don’t go too far from what we are used to. Thanks for sharing.
Yup 👍
I'm Two Months into my One Year Trial in Cebu Business Park. Excluding Startup Costs... I'm "Money-ahead" of living in the US. I'm NEVER COLD, my Tendinitis TWINGES once about every Ten Days, instead of ACHING Five Days a week. My Allergies are almost non-existent. My Transportation Costs in the US were $430us a month. I'm averaging less than 450 PISOs Monthly here. NOTE WELL: I would have had "Startup Costs" in the US as well... Since I retired & was leaving the People's Republic of Kalifornia anyway.
Very nice.
Glad you're not here.
Wanting a skyscraper in palawan and Boracay would completely ruin the place.
Understood. But modern amenities and at least 12 stories would work for me.
I always enjoy listening to your sophisticated analysis of life in the Philippines!
I appreciate that!
You want the truth? You can’t handle the truth.
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I think we are entitled to the truth. 😊😂
I rarely eat out in the USA. I use uber only if I am stuck somewhere without a car. I never use delivery services - not even pizza delivery (I can pick up my pizza). I hate cities in the USA. I live on acreage with wheat across the road and corn across my back fence. I have chickens with one rooster. I don't think I would be happy in the places that make you happy.
Excellent
I never saw an anywhere in America as nice as the place in this video.
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All of the different places around the Philippines mentioned in these comments and those of us in Bohol Island/Panglao just smile and laugh because we know we are in the best place of all! I love all of the places in the Philippines but Bohol truly has it all.
I like the hole as a long-term destination, especially for people with low income or pensions I believe from a spectacular beach perspective Palawan and Boracay take the crown
@@JasperinthePhilippines Boracay is just a beach place. Bohol is an 'everything' place. Plus there are beaches around Bohol, even Panglao, that are very nice "Boracay type' beaches. Alona Beach is commercial but wonderful energy/activity/people watching plus a nice and newer international airport 10 minutes away.
Alona is pretty bad from a beauty asthetic. I prefer right behind Bellevue etc.
@@JasperinthePhilippines Yeah that's a nice beach and quieter than Alona.
Nothing but the absolute facts from this channel.
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BGC for modern western standards and Boracay for beach location lifestyle.
Got condo in both locations..👍👌...
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Solid realistic analysis. The best of Manila is the best of the Philippines.
Thank you 🙌
Living last 3 months in Manila and just came from province from village which have around 100 people. Have great memories from childhood in Europe from European village and for me province is the best. However not yet senior and we can't yet retire and live in PH province. 2 more months in PH then back to Germany. Have a nice day brother from another mother.
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Can’t wait to get my passport,thanks for the motivation bro 😎💯
Yes sir 🫡
I like province life,you can go to the city anytime you want anyway
True of vice versa
Everything you said is true. Totally agree, many ex pats travel there thinking everyone and everything over there is perfect. Only to find out that is not the case. Buyer beware.
Ya. 30-90 day discovery trip. Is always in order.
You always compare U.S to bgc but the poverty,homeless crime prostitute in America you never mention is that the reason you left America for my country of Philippines?
No. I just felt like coming to your country.
Happy holidays jasper 🎉
Salamat
Happy Christmas 🎅 my bro. 👊 enjoy the holidays
Happy holidays!
Now here are many great points
Thank you
Yes, BGC & Boracay
Yes yes
Hi Jasper. Good video for info. .
Thanks
Recently went all around the Visayas and Palawan before that and as someone that appreciates convenience, amenities and nature I too found Bohol to be the pick. Palawan is beautiful but everything is so far from the main airport
I agree Bohol may be the top beach to LIVE at.
Mega world is building a new Township in San Vicente Palawan, but it will probably be five years before all the amenities are there. They already built an international airport and a world class hospital.
Longest white sand beach in the Philippines
Yes. lil something going up in Bohol.
We had strongly considered that little town San Vicente, Palawan but the problem is its still really far from any major city like Puerta Princesa. We also almost went with a lot near Clark, a very livable city with S&R, golf courses, etc. It came down to just too expensive for a lot, we would have needed a firewall for our house build the lot was so small. We are exactly 2 hours from Clark Airport and 20-30 minutes from Subic. Not my first choice, but not a bad choice. The brown outs get annoying that's why we have solar, its relatively inexpensive to install, and Starlink. I trust starlink more than other internet for reliability.
Nice
@ericlovesthephilippines The airport in San Vic was botched and they made the runway too short for normal commercial aircraft. So getting there is extremely long, hard, or costly.
It is a nice town and the development plans are nice, but getting there sucks.
Most people don’t know that San Vic is the biggest (most popular) surfing town in the Philippines, not Siargao.
I heard the people who bought condo in Megaworld has lots of issues...,cracks are showing
Currently searching for an adequate remote job. As soon as I can I’ll be heading to BGC.
Come out!
Just got back to the states from my first two week scouting visit over there. Spent 4 days in Cebu, 2 in Alona Beach, 2 in Tagbilaran, 3 in Dumaguete and 3 in Coron, Palawan. Didn't love any of those areas. Duma was tolerable, as the girls were friendlier there than anywhere else.
You sir went to the WRONG PLACES.
MEGAWORLD IS BUILDING A LUXURY CONDO COMPLEX IN PUERTO PRINCESSA PALAWAN RIGHT NOW ONLY 12 STORIES HIGH. 5 BUILDINGS AND A MEGA MALL. BOUGHT ONE ON THE 9TH FLOOR WITH OCEAN VIEW IN THE BELLAGIO BUILDING HIHI.
OK
@@JasperinthePhilippines😆
I totally agree. I thought Cebu would be a city that I'd be able to live in. After a few weeks it was clear that Cebu is nowhere near Makati, BCG, Ortigas, Pasay, etc.... I like to walk, usually in the early morning and late in the afternoon when the sun is going down. I like to walk for miles, and Cebu is not a walking city. Sure you can walk around in circles in Cebu Business Park/IT park, but that's about it. Going around the rest of the city it goes from sidewalk to no sidewalk or rough roads, then sidewalk again. The infrastructure is still not there.
In BGC, Makati, and the rest of Metro Manila you can actually walk on sidewalks that are dedicated to pedestrians. Sidewalks you do not have to share with parked cars, etc. The convenience is worth the extra 20% I'd save if living in Cebu
100% spot on
money any reality u want most anywhere all the time. no money harsh reality everywhere all the time. no money u better be mr. gym GQ or forget it. the end, thanks for watching.
Lmfao.
You didn’t make the video I did.
Welcome back, Jasper!
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Weird, they let you drive E Scooters on the Sidewalk ..
Lol
Come live in Panglao Bohol you will like it there.
Been there
I wish we could buy property there without needing to marry anyone. 😕
Facts
What do you really like about living in the Philippines compared to the U.S. ??
Cost 💲 beaches people women culture
The poon tang.
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I live in QC. Province is best for me for vacation🙂🇵🇭
Ok
Isnt the air quality really bad in Manila though? I wonder how that shit will affect you long term.
No clue. Yes it’s bad
I've lived in both Manila and Cebu City.
I'm considering a return to Cebu City and trying life at Newtown but I'm a little worried I might get bored at Newtown somewhat far from the center of the Cebu City Central vibe.
I do love BGC but better air quality Newtown Cebu City. It's a tuff decision.
I might end up living in BGC May to November. I always do the summer six months in the Philippines.
Ya. Big differences between the 2 locations. Manmade beach tiny little wanna be area that never fulfilled it promise & borders a barrio VS a elite “city “
we built a UK standard houser in IIocos and the house is great AC all over it double door TV you name it but its groceries that's a pig laoag city is 1 hour15 mins to get to and even there the supermarket is nothing close to Makati!
That’s the problem. Gotta get a big freezer and stock up!!!
You're a target in the city. Moreso than you would be in the province. Of course as long as there are humans near you, you're always a target. But if i was a criminal, i would most certainly go to a city and not the prov. Why would i go to somewhere where poor people live? Im going to the city.
You’re paranoid.
If I survived LA Manila is a cakewalk. Stay dangerous.
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Whoa, Shake Shack?! I'm in
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to each their own. in the end.
Genius statement
I agree. I like Manila the best...
Salamat
“You will drop dead, straight up” haha, hate when that happens!
Lol
I lived in Bacolod, Negros Occidental for over three years as an American transplant and for me I prefer living the slower paced life. Besides, who wants to live in a glorified apartment prision or see nothing but concrete all around them. To me, that life is for single spoiled folks who are soft.
Besides, If I wanted that lifestyle I might as well stayed in Miami.
My apartment isn’t a glorified prison and some apartments have tons of green.
To each their own.
@@JasperinthePhilippines LOL, bro I get it. However, most folks don't come to the Philippines to live in a luxury apartment.
However, myself on the other hand, is fortunate enough to live anywhere on the Planet if I choose but to me, iI want to be closer to the locals and truly learn about the culture and not confined to an apartment.
To me the crazy thing is, most apartments in the Philippines are more expensive to rent than a single family home. Whereas, renting a home offer so much more when compared to an apartment.
@@JasperinthePhilippines Not saying that you're wrong bro. However, most folks coming to the Philippines aren't looking to live in a high rise apartment, not with all of the natural beauty the Philippines has to offer.
@@JasperinthePhilippines Overall, I would prefer the city living most of the time. But not all the time. I think you have a good setup with easy access to restaurants, entertainment and activities. Good to be able to get different types of food easily.
Feliz Navidad y Bienvenido a puñeta Las Islas Filipinas 🤣✌️...
Merry Christmas
Feliz Navidad, Prospero año y felicidad..
I am more healthy than most people, my age.
Excellent.
No clue what your age is
I like to eat grapes
@@TrevorMelbourne-ef1in lol
I stay near IT park, and no it’s not a high western standard. It’s not easily accessible. Only one main entrance, and a small one on another side. Walking to get there is a hassle. Dogs, beggars and sketchy people roaming around. You are giving it too much credit. It’s barely passable.
BGC is my
Choice. If you can’t get a girl in Manila it’s the best Cebu has to offer
Brother try daan bantayan part of cebu but north it’s very nice place also.
Next time!
I always get negative feed back from guys that want to live out in a peaceful quiet area, be able to plant, raise animals so a hermitage so Expat Hermits this is what they want. Unfortunatly I live a couple hours south of Manila and the Province life SUCKS! 14 years so far and I'd rather live closer to Manila so maybe Sta Rosa but the adopted kids and now grandkids makes that impossible right now, for sure later and you hermits can have these places.
Vehicles are expensive and so if you live in the Province you'll have to buy a vehicle and deal with that stress and cost, how is that retireing? And yet these bull headed Epxats also don't want to be around other Expats and they enjoy getting milked by the inlaws that can't speak English.
I'm not sure Manila has a decent Mexican resturant place though and even the Chinese food isn't so good.
Decent food, delivered food good! Oh but they say I didn't come to the Philippines to eat chained resturant food... man... the food is all the same out in the province, it gets old, there's no tacos, there's no subway, (swarma Yuck!) only one Burger King and Pizza Hut far from us in Calamba, so the same chained resturants and everything closes at 7 pm maybe 8 pm except McDonalds, McDonalds has made life a littel better and they do deliver to our home along with Shakeys but I don't think KFC delivers unless you pay for Grab in our area.
Well said!!
Totally agree, even if you want to make tacos or enchiladas it may be a challenge sourcing the items. Working on getting the family home in the province up to standards. Went to the local hardware store to source some bathroom items, the sink and cabinet my in law bought 5 years ago is still on display. Cebu it is I guess. And don't even get me started construction help. I really can't blame them as I subscribe to the mantra, you only know what you know.
4:47…good camera work for your male viewers
Not even sure. Just doing my vlog.
Go live in tondo is free like most people in manila free for all😅.
lol. Pass
Game over.
Manilla airport pretty bad...
It’s an airport. You’ll be ok
Why would you move to Philippines if you want American style living? I don’t get this logic
Because you can live American style here for much less if you have Money.
@ yes, I see. Big city’s in American are littered with homeless people living in tents on the sidewalks and garbage everywhere
Jasper I am debating between Guadalajara and BGC for a trip in January.
I plan to stay 30 days .
I am a fellow Californian ( Bay Area) and would like to know .
Are there any Filipinas with gym type bubble butt ?
A majority of the videos all I see are flat butts .
I don’t mind flat chests I just need some booty .
Just keeping it 💯
Lmfao.
Sure sir there is.
Juramentado y loco eres... 😂✌️
Californication personified.
Hahaha 😅405 ☠️
Lol
I don't know what it is but it's something about him that kinda irritating
Tune out Bernice.