SIX YEAR ANNIVERSARY LIVING IN THE PHILIPPINES - IS IT ALL IT'S CRACKED UP TO BE - DO I REGRET IT
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- SIX YEAR ANNIVERSARY LIVING IN THE PHILIPPINES - IS IT ALL IT'S CRACKED UP TO BE - DO I REGRET IT
August 2016 I packed up and left the Good Ole U.S.A. and moved to The Philippines. It was one of the biggest if not the biggest decisions I have ever made in my life. Six years later I am still here. I have learned a lot of lessons and have also made a lot of mistakes in my journey here in The Philippines.
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About me : Retired American Expat Brian & Filipina wife Luisa, living in the Angeles City / Clark Pampanga Philippines.
It's not for everyone but it's for me.
It's great for retirement. The USA is over. Keep on Philly!!!!!
You are one of my favorite vloggers in PI. Great job with yourself and your family . Very healthy folks and you are damn good people.
Can't say you 'saved me' over the past couple years, but you sure did provide some great information on the area. It's been some time since I was in Angeles area, just prior to Clark closing shop. I was curious what the place was like before I put in my retirement papers. Thought I'd have to go in with nothing more than the vlogger info on the 'night life' only. I was actually looking forward to learning what became of the area and the things to do other than bar hoping. I especially like the info on the park and mall areas, along with some of the new attractions that popped up over the decades. The living options were very useful as well, and I set Angeles as my initial stop and 'base' to scout the other areas of interest. Thanks for all you've done thus far, and looking forward to more info and even the casual contact you have during your daily walks.
Wow Brian ...spot on...I'll be here 3yrs. Come November 7..came twice in 2018 I'm now here to stay. I followed you from the beginning. Great memories for sure.
Great couple you are. Enjoy Brian&Lot.🍻
This is why I respect this guy.Humble,culturally adaptable. Just a good family man making the best of his Phillipines life.
Much respect to you and your family 👪
Brian, this video just about sums up the feelings of so many men so we feel you.
Nice livestream…Brian I’ve been with you about 4 years so I’ve seen a lot….I remember the car accident’s and you had cameras on so you could prove the accident wasn’t your fault…keep up the good work…I’m not into diving but I still watch…Thanks bro
Brian i remember that opening , been watching your videos now the start, and i went to the Philippines met my wife, your videos were a great help, thank you, keep up the Good work.
Brian, One of your best ever recounting your and Lot's adventures these past six years. Happy anniversary, and many, many more! Thank you.
Thanks Brian.. You have kept me sane. I left in Mar 2020 and have been tying to get back since. I have tickets for October.. hoping the vaccine mandate is dropped... I can understand what you are feeling- coming from too! But I will tell you, the USA is not like when you left.. Very sad IMO.. Hope to meet you and family soon! Be safe my friend!
Congratulations on 6 years!! I am going on 3 1/2 months. Keep living the life!
One of your best. Congrats!!
very nice video brian and thanks to you advice i got all set up here got my 13a visa very fast and i really thank you for all you advices and wish you many many more years whit luisa ok take care
Joel from Philly. I served on the USS Midway from 1980 - 1982. Spent a lot of time in the Philippines back then. I'm a retired Philadelphia Fire Fighter now. Plan on getting back to the Philippines later this year, early next year. Try interviewing some Philippinas on the street. Love your videos.
Spending around $3k a month and without working isn’t to shabby.
Yeh, know what your saying, Happy Anniversary, haven't seen those early ones, yet. Looking forward Looking forward to shakin my family and coming back too. Thanks m8s.
Totally Awesome! Been following since 2017. Thanks for all the videos and knowledge. 👍👍👍
Just reached my 30th year here in Thailand. Fluent in Thai and the like, But since 2016 I have been flying to the Philippines every chance I get! May end up there for retirement!
GET A FRICKIN FLY SWATTER! Ha! Hey, you sounded down, I think I know how you feel, going through the same thing here, getting bored of the same routine. So as you suggested, trying new things, taken up astrophotography with the limited equipment I have. Satisfied with it so far, takes me out into the wilderness looking for dark skies and stuff. Also, do some arts and crafts with a partner that we sell at weekend art and farmers markets. That provides a little spending cash and puts us in touch with all sorts of people. We're on facebook and Instagram, called melars crafts. I've actually sold a couple of my nighttime photos. I frame them myself using reclaimed wood that I get from old pallets and such. Now, I don't know if those are viable ideas for you, but do something you've never done before. My dream is still to come spend my remaining years there, I fell in love with the simple life and I'm good at being alone, but we'll see what happens. I truly enjoy your videos and believe it or not, I feel like I'm walking along with you on your walks, keep them coming buddy.
Thanks, Good reply!
Boy that music was a blast from the past, I've been with you since the begining and value your advice.
🇵🇭👍 This is a solemn date! I want to congratulate you on this event! I wish your family all the best, health happiness and love! I'm sure you made the right choice! Let everything be as you planned! 🌍🙏😎
Thanks for a very interesting video Brian, always interesting to hear experiences from other people.
I remember it all 😂... I've been watching since that plane ride. Great upgrade! I've watched you, Lot and HG personalities grow and now Samantha. I've been enjoying watching the journey as it continues. 👍🏽
The way I look at it. You have to make mistakes. That is how you learn from your mistakes. Sometimes it's the hard way. I thank the good lord. I'm alive and kicking at almost 54 year,s of age on the August 23.
During WW II the Philippines people risked their lives helping our soldiers on the Baton death march. I have always felt compassion for the Philippines. Congrats on 6 years of happiness. Great video Brian. Ex-Philly guy now living in Annapolis.
Exactly. My mother's brother, my uncle, served in the Phils right after the fighting was over. I want to visit to see some of the places where he was stationed. Hopefully next year. We americans need to remember how much the Filipinos helped our WW2 soldiers.
I remember that opening Brian
Happy sixth anniversary mate
Salamat Po
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hi,,gary from Alaska here,, good video ,,beat the boredom by going diving again at a new place,, love your diving videos !
Regarding the routine you describe at the end of your video, here is something you could do to overcome your minor midlife crises. Go back to the states, find a job from 8 to 5 and live for the weekends. Let’s see how long it would take for you to realize how different your life in the Philippines is and how quickly you would be back to that life. What’s your guess ? 2 weeks ?
EXACTLY...
February will be six years for me still in the same apartment happier here then I was in California enjoyed your videos over the years
Congrats on your 6 year Anniversary!! Spot on with your info, hope to see you soon! 🤘
Is that a hint ?
@@PhillyinthePhilippines not locked in yet.
The times I got bored , I went to a body and paint shop in my berangi and would talk to him and see how he worked and the home made tools he was using and the fine work he did. I was impressed.
A few times I helped him work on cars and I had a old compressor from Sears that I gave to him and some body tools that I had, I would no longer need or use so I gave hem those. He has seen some scratches on my Hilex and repainted them for me . So I help from Time to time.
I also go to the hog farm and help out sometimes, or to the Chicken farm and help out.
This keeps me from boredom.
You always have to find something to do when in retirement or you will go crazy. Sounds like even the simple things you do to stay busy make you happy👍.
@@AKAAAK I don't mind the simple things, I injoy just to help out in my community.
@@michaelray5660 And that's what makes the Philippines and the local Filipinos so much more enjoyable than here in the US. You can't just walk into a local shop/store to help out your community here like you can there in the Philippines. Here they'll tell you to "get lost" or "go find someone else to bother". Culture here in the States has become toxic. Enjoy you life in the Philippines. The wife and I have 4 more years to go before our move.
@@AKAAAK I know what you mean, I injoy not having to look over my shoulder to avoid problems from others like I did in America.
@@michaelray5660 Living your dream, enjoy it 😁. Peace out ✌️.
Good views on moving into a different places of the world, big decisions👌
I would say we have watched at least 95 percent of your videos Brian ..I say our videos aren't made for everyone but hope you like some of them .. Life goes on day after day make the most of it and enjoy life 👍👍
Nice video again Buddy. And congratulations on the 6 years.
Hi Brian I love your channel, specially all the walking video. Because I get to see new places through your camera.
Hi greetings from Fresno California. I been following you for about 2 years ... I like your shows .keep it up you are doing a hell of a good job
Cool vid Brian. I've been to the PI many times. Love it there! Hopefully, within another couple of years, my wife and I will be retiring in Makati, near BGC. We have a place there already. I'm looking forward to spending the rest of my life in the PI.
Hey man it's along time but thank you for helping a lot of people we hope for you guys a hundred years 2 go ahead thanks again 2 the Top and keep going my friend ....
Do your walkabouts in some of the historic areas from your perspective. Old WWII places. Maybe dive on some old warships or planes. I have been told I need to get out of my comfort zone so maybe you do to. If you are thinking of moving I would suggest finding someplace with a bit of land to grow a nice size garden.
As I’ve mentioned before I came to the Philippines in 1999, got married in 2000 and Tallac and now I am kind of a shot in because of health problems. I enjoy your videos. I look every day for an update and you haven’t failed. Thank you for what you do. I understand you may be bored and I wish I could give you some good suggestions. Maybe more of the tours of abandoned theme park, abandon bases, or maybe if you get there a walk through Bataan. Following the death March. But whatever you do I will enjoy once again thank you for your work.
great video brian!
Sometimes in life, we go through cycles of boredom and things become routine. What you need is to change things up and get a new perspective. Myself, I have discovered that when I'm learning new things my happiness in life is much better, and I am much more content. We all have regrets but those are just in my rearview can't change them anyway. Since you asked what you could do differently in your videos may I suggest? Show more of the Philippine culture and how you interact with this dynamic. You showing Walking street all the time limits the type of viewers you attract time to expand your horizons and learn new things. Thanks for the tip on Teva sandals got myself a pair and they are sweet!
Thanks for you input.
We enjoy watching your videos.
Love your rumblings . They make a lot of sense !
Hi Brian, I'm here in AC, I was hoping to bump into you while walking on walking street, but unfortunately, today is my last day here in Angeles City going back to Manila and leaving for the States on Wednesday.
Hey Brian. I met you at one of the clubs in town about 3 months ago. You’re a down to earth guy and I thank you for your videos also through the pandemic while I was still in the states being a caregiver for my mom. You’re a good fella! Take care my friend.
Totally agree with you Brian we are coming over very soon 👍
From Wonderful Philippines go to Wonderful Mother Russia a nice Christian nation. Yuliya 💋
Great Video Brian ,,,, so you where 50 when you left New York ? im at that stage now im 52 in October and planing to do the 3 months on 3 months back home here in Australia .... its exciting
Hi Brian, great videos especially through the pandemic. Finally got to meet my LDR in March after 19 months talking/video. Been back May and again just arrived back in the UK 5 days ago. Actually missed you twice when you did the Saturday walking St video and SM Mall we were there at that time. Stayed in Angles for 3 weeks and found it interesting. Visited the veterans cemetary at Clarke and a guy an American called Tim gave us a great insight into the history of the cemetaty. Found it fascinating. He manages the site and we talked about you as you too had visited. I will be back soon, my girl is waiting and will be staying hopefully permnantly soon. Take care Brian and family too
Glade to hear you met Tim. Great guy and full of knowlede about the cemetary.
Happy 6th anniversary living in the Philippines Brian! I wish that your brother could take a three or 30 days vacation in the Philippines.
Congratulations Brian Six years !!
Thanks for sharing brian been watching a number of years sorry if i dont comment all the time but i still injoy ur channel take care and have a great week/ garreth from ireland
You have to walk to get exercise so you might as well record it. Thanks for sharing.
You’re channel is successful
due to your authenticity.
Hey Philly great vid really liked it! Hope you find happiness soon! JIMBO
I remember it well. Congrats.
Just keep on being yourself Brian, that’s why people watch. Cheers Lolo bob
Done well Brain.
Congrats Brian
I agree almost 100 percent on your comments about expats. I live in Quezon province about 140 km southeast of Manila. I don't see many expats here. Very few. I love interacting with the Filipino people. We have several thousand square meters of land with a house and coconut trees/mangos. Many of the expats here have chemical dependency issues and mental health problems. They run from the USA without settling thier problems. I have several expat friends around Manila who I visit when I am there. I also fb messenger one of my expat friends almost daily with memes and helping him as he settles in the Philippines. God Bless your family. PS. My mother resided in King of Prussia for over 40 years until she passed. She was from the shore (Atlantic City). I love the hoagies in Philly.
Congrats on the 6 years Philly. Thanks for another great video. Being back here in Vancouver for a couple more months I enjoy your videos for the fact that I can see what things are like up in our area, and sometimes hear news about different things that are going on.
You have said sometimes your channel feels like it's a bit stale so if I can make a suggestion, why not feature some of the other cities (Clark, San Fernando, Mexico, etc., up in that area) and do some walk-abouts in those areas, so for people looking to make Central Luzon home they can see some good and bad about different cities and municipalities in that general area if you feel like Vlogging outside Angeles some days?
Your videos are much appreciated, ... and probably even more so for those of us who are out of the country right now.
Happy anniversary .
I do remember your 1st time going to the Philippines
I've lived and worked in the Philippines for over 13 years. Own homes, businesses, and property in General Trias, Cavite. And my wife and I return every year for a month to visit family and friends. Best time ever. I must say you sound like you really don't want to be living in the Philippines.
Great information. Great videos. Thanks.
Hey Brian, its been a fantastic journey watching your vlogs. I do remember that Phoenix opening. I've been watching you since before you sold the demon car. You did help me a lot during the pandemic. Thank you for that. You've nearly got 100,000 subscribers, so you must be doing something right. I wouldn't change a thing, except maybe go on another scuba diving adventure..Yeah! Take care and congratulations on your six year anniversary in the Philippines! It's always more fun in the Philippines..isn't it? 😊👍
My brother retired there October 2017. Next month will be my 6th visit since then. March 2020 was my last time there.
..........happy 6th year man........ :)
Thanks so good to listening to your time in Ph. Soon I'm on my way too🙂👍
hi brian this is a very long nice video,love it enjoyed every single second of it i will say few things 1 ph is a very huge country ,2nd a phone airbnb app ewallet and just commute using buses and ferries u will love it here is my recomendation fly to cebu then ferry to bohol ferry to siquijor ferry to dumaguete bus to bacolod ferry to iloilo bus to boracay then do same around palawan this life never gets old and nothing beats a road trip
you ever thought about getting a hair transplant I got mine here and really happy with it so far much cheaper here than in the states enjoy your videos
I think I don't regret it ☺️😉☺️😉
Congratulations on your 6 years
Lol I had to go back and see if this was a new video when it started 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Thought one of your old videos popped up in my feed.
Love your story Brian, there is a bit of trial and error as you go. But, it is worth it when you have the right partner. I Love that Airport in Hong Kong ! They keep it nice and the Staff there are Awesome. We are a bit Spoiled here in the States. Some expect it to be that way in other countries.
Life goes so fast 😪 enjoy every minute
I’ve been going to the Philippines since the mid-1970’s and love visiting, but I know that I could never live there. My kids and grandkids are here and I could not leave them behind. Also, I have some medical issues. You have mentioned several times that medical care is hit or miss there even in a big city like Angeles. Another thing a lot of people don’t realize is that Medicare is not recognized there. So, for now, I’m staying in Philly not the Philippines.
Talking about being bored reminded me of the Andy Griffith Show episode when Howard dropped everything and moved to the Caribbean.
Never forget! LIFE'S A GARDEN, DIG IT
I’m going to be doing 3 or 4 months there and the remainder back here in Canada.
good one brian
The good I found having a Suri Suri store is ,. You get to know the people in your area the good ones and the bad ones , you are not going to get rich but it can cover cost and a little gain and gives you something to do.
No regrets from me. I did paint a sign on the front of my store saying ( in God we trust all others pay cash No Credit )
Brian Great video today
Watched PREMIERE about 1 pm Vegas time, comments was already 8 hours old, must be an all-nighter streaming video since 11 pm Manila time. Military can retire 40, federal law enforcement like prison 50, SS 62. Amazed 70 year old man comment studying Arithmetic for his business degree. 70 is new 7 years old.
I've been watching your videos for a long time and I have to say I have enjoyed them 😊.
I'm sure you're getting burnt out on content 😉 but Brian you will do good and no it don't have to be from Angeles City .
Enjoy whatever your choice may be and enjoy your life as only you see fit......
May I recommend that you get a change in scenery for a little while. Maybe a road tripping tour or a car camping tour for maybe a month of the Cordillera region, different weather, different vibe, different culture, different topography, and up and down zigzag roads. Go to coldest place or area of the Philippines (not Baguio City), see rice paddies and vegetable or flower gardens going up mountains like stairways to the clouds. You can take a lot of pictures, maybe learn the very different cultural traditions or the cultural history and places of history, and maybe get a tattoo from Apo Whang-od.
Anyways, the rains start to slow down in the Cordilleras by November, and start coming back again in July. Coldest in the months of January and February, and hottest in April and May.
Salute to you brian you make me remember everything when i was stil living there in angeles city i grow up in pulung maragul i think near where you are now im living here in uk with my family. Planning to go back next year of august i hope to see you around orbump in to you somewhere around the place. More power to you
If your enjoying your daily life that’s good inside happiness and love for family and enjoyment together
man you are so right been there five times live there almost three years live there now in the states right now but you on point with everything you say
great video
You can plan all you want to. . But the situation will
Usually be different .
Foresight , preparedness & Reaction will be YER Best allies . . Curly Fries !
After the rainy season come visit us in Morong. Dust off mad max and come for BBQ and a few beers.
In Angeles now, hard to plan much in rainy season. Will come down there soon as, Where is best place to stay in morong.
Thanks!
Happy anniversary Brian! Yes, it is a learning curve, I am still learning 31 years on!
4 years 2 months STRAIGHT. here now in Cebu. YES, it's my retirement home now.
See ya Albany, New Suck Yuck
I find the bicol region is Amazing place to go.. I spent 7 months there in 2020
Sad My Wife Wants To Retire To Lupon....I Cant Take The NOISE...The Humidity...
Six years?!?! Time flies. You went all in Philly. What makes your channel entertaining for me is that you show the true Philippines - warts and all. Continued success.
Should have stayed in the rental house 🏠 on the beach sounds nicer than Angeles city.