The Philippines is rough around the edges but I made the move in 2014. Fell in love with the vibe. Life is colorful and epic, can’t recommend it enough
I’m 53 and have an Army retirement and a 9-5 job. I just work, workout, go home repeat. I have tried dating, but I have not been successful at all. I think I should just give all my possessions away and sell my house and go live in the Philippines. Even if I don’t meet someone in the Philippines, at least I would be in a tropical place with beaches and different cultures to experience. I mean hell if I’m gonna be alone, I might as well be alone in Paradise!
I'm a Navy guy and have done that. I'm in Vegas currently, but going back to CDO (Mindanao) Feb. 1 and not coming back this time. You just gotta do it, but be careful who you trust because foreigners can get taken advantage of.
I'm 49, in good shape, and twenty-somethings call me 'boomer' to "win" Internet arguments. I'm not waiting anymore. I'm taking the family with me next year and live there.
The fact you tell random internet dwellers about yourself makes it obvious you’re a boomer. Leave the US, Philippines is garbage though. Best to be in Latin America somewhere
@@nedimyra nice try on what? What I stated are facts. PH is garbage and has no hope since the population is young yet uneducated and addicted to social media, even worse than the US Just take advantage of the real estate opportunities in PH and move the profits into Japan, Eastern Europe, Latin America. Or reinvest some back into another PH project. But living in PH is a complete waste of time when you can afford a higher quality lifestyle in places like Japan or Turkey. PH is surprisingly expensive even though everything is low quality, slow, terrible customer service, and fake/processed food everywhere
I have been married for 18 years, have a 17 year old daughter and have lived in Tolosa, Leyte for 15 years--Typhoon Yolanda survivor--HORRIBLE. At 70 years old my life could not be better any where else in the world.
Half of my wifes family is from Tigbawan Leyte, and Leyte is always getting hit with typhoons. Can't even ship balikbayan boxes there afterwards to her family. No work for them during the recovery, and all they want is rice!
I’m planning to move there soon. The things I don’t know about is how hard is it to get a visa. What kind of visa, will I have to leave the Philippines every few months? Can I keep my U.S. bank and credit card accounts? Will I be locked out of my accounts after 6 months? Will I have to get a Philippine bank account? All of these videos show the usual things, like how great it is, beautiful women, cost of living. But no one gets much info the details when you’re getting started.
@@Amen.22 You don't need a visa to enter the Philippines if you're American, Europian, Aussie and other countries that do not required visa..Before you go talk to your bank that you will go to the PH. I think you need to clear your credit card you can't use it there I think... You can keep extend your visa for first month then for 3 months and so on until 3 years before you go out from the PH and return back you do the same until you can apply for permanent resident visa....Just keep researching for the details...
I flew here a few months after Yolanda man all the leaves on the coconut trees were blown into One Direction roofs were gone. I even saw concrete walls knocked over. I helped replace a couple of houses
I'm with ya! I spent time there when I was in the Marines. My wife is a Filipina and we are planning on moving back to the Philippines. I have a good salary working in software development so it is still a little ways off. But, we are definitely leaving the US and moving back when retirement comes.
🤙 Cad you speak the truth. I never considered I would have to move offshore to retire. It is the truth unless I want to work till I'm 70. Even then the cost of living will have gone up and I'll still be unable to maintain the same lifestyle I could have in the Philippines at the age of 60. I am living and learning through you and folks like you. I am making a plan. Philippines is in my future.
I’m married to a beautiful Philippina who is 35 years my junior. We live in Australia because her job opportunities are much better in Australia. I haven’t ruled out living in Leyte or Cebu. Long term health care is my main concern, but could always come home if there were a health emergency. Also we want her daughter educated in Australia for better employment opportunities as well. Will wait and see.
The system has changed drastically in the US, UK, Canada, Australia etc the last 2 decades. Neighbours, co-workers, drivers, walmart, dentists, docs etc - it just feels different. Corporate greed.
And Philippines is an actually upgrade? Many people make peanuts here. Stay humble and be greatful. All you old western people do is complain here. Many of us weren't as lucky.
@@ChadFosterExplores Tell your brother things in the west will START to change drastically for the good starting 1/20/25. No joke. I'm not allowed to speak openly here. 1st Amendment?
@@youngandfree93 , Not an upgrade but just a recomendation to live in other countries for a few months to gain other perspectives. Don't move for good right away. Nobody knows your expiry date - leave a big chunk for somebody to enjoy? 3rd world tropical islands = everything is slow inc english, infrastructures, bad public toilets & expensive hospital bills - do some campings in the west 1st. West : next gen in trouble - unaffordable houses, rent barely, can't attend uni or colleges. In Canada, a lot of gr 12 honour students (kids of long time tax payers) with 90% average, even valedictorians (go ask those students) couldn't get a seat in uni as they went to foreign students who paid more tuition (a lot are degree holders in their 30s & 40s with kids - imigration scam/shortcut). In Canada, to pursue nurse & doc in uni, a gr 12 average of 90% & 95% is required respectively. In other countries, they're good to go if they pass gr 12 or gr 12 with gr 11 standard due to shaming culture, then get their uni diploma then becomes a foreign student or challenges a multiple choice bio-based subject that gets passed around, doesn't change for years only re-numbered due to luck of funding, allowed upto 3 takes then voila then some will move to USA. Too many licenced drivers with learners level. Foreign newly-grad professional co-workers that you have to spoon feed everything - do that to a gr 10 student & he'd be able to do the job. The inefficiency at McD, banks, bad newly-built roads etc.
Thanks, Chad. I retired on my 55th birthday and went to the Philippines for a month. February, got out of the Buffalo NY cold. It was a life changing experience. I'm thinking of options to spend more time there and exploring other places also. Love your videos!
This fire in the west may have started in the USA as far as men being disenchanted and wanting a change, but living here 4 months I am meeting men from all over the west with same issues. That includes Asian guys too! When I say west, I am including Japan, Korea, NZ and Australia as well
I met my Filipina, who is now my fiance, 2 and 1/2 years ago. After visiting the Philippines, it was the hardest thing to come back to the states. We are now making plans for her to come here in the US, filed a k1 Visa, and we will be together until I retire in 4 years. We will move back to the Philippines together. It is such a wonderful feeling being there, So much less stress. Friendly people, beautiful areas to see. Yes there is negatives just like everywhere, but being able to retire in the US is something I really won't be able to do. I'm working my butt off now to save money for the retirement and to make a better life for my Filipina. I really enjoy watching all of your videos Chad. They are very informative and definitely give me even more motivation to make this work. Take care and enjoy!
well Chad, you cracked the code. All the good work you did for the old folks the Universe is smiling down on you now. the right place, making money online with youtube, and consults. Happy for you brother. You deserve it.
I hope this finds you Chad. You need to make a Playlist. I'm listening to you at work but because I can't stop every 10 minutes to find another video of yours it plays reruns of pea or paul
I figured this out 35 years ago when i sailed on my 30 foot sailboat from hawaii to the south pacific.at 25 years old. Warning. You need about 1,000 a month in south east asia minimum to live the dream. The average Social security is enough for most people. Covid was hell in asia. The asians take masking to the next level.
I'm forever traumatized from what governments did during Covid. Thailand, from what I understand, was much better than the Philippines. Another 'tuber mentioned that he wasn't even allowed to go to the market during covid there and his GF has to get all the food. And if CCP makes a move on Taiwan or flexes further in the region it could get rough there. Many chances to take in life, but the rewards are there for the taking if you plan out correctly. Keep extra funds handy and if another pandemic gets released for politics, get off the Philippines as soon as you can to ride out the BS.
@@MichaelPrudhomme-u7x I was in indonesia when covid hit. On my 12 meter sailboat. I had total freedom to sail in my chosen island chain because there mostly remote . No one bothered me. I did have to have my friend a great guy on nias buy all my food and I could send money to his bank. I did that for 9 months. Then I went to phuket. I was denied entry but I stayed anyways. Long story. The vibe in phuket for the next 2 years was very strange. No tourism. I loved it. No tourists. Not 1. I would pop back and forth to Indonesia from phuket for 4 years as I was a illegal alien after breaking the rules for 4 yesrs. Australia gave me my freedom back by allowing me entry to get my passport and documents in order. Thank you australia
Hey Chad.. first time watching your blog.. I was in PH last September for 3 weeks, for exploratory research.. I hit 6 cities and plan to return to PH soon.. Its a great country to start over again in your 50s and being single..Looking forward to watching some other vids, especially of islands and cities I didn't explore.. TY..
You have arrived at the same conclusion as I did on my first trip in 2005. I was 39 and invisible in USA. Retirement was only for rich people, etc. I'm now 59 and still using it as motivation to get there.
Couldn't agree more with the topic you discussed here, i was in the Philippines 2 years ago and I'm planning to come back there on a permanent basis when i retire new sub from the UK.
Dude you have no idea how badly I want to just drive to the airport and fly there to start over. I have no retirement other than SS in a few years, but im so over this country
Not really. S&R has good beef. And I xan get my usual American burger at either Burger King, Mc Ds, Texas Roadhouse or Friday's here near and around Manila. It's like I never left the US. Lol 😂
I was a COTA for 7 years inpatient rehab. Patient's have lost failure to thrive and are not motivated to get better, they want someone to take care of them. Sad.
You’re right! Western culture has changed so much. I don’t even relate to that lifestyle any more. Living in a beautiful place with perfect weather and having a true soulmate seems too good to be true! Loving life in the Philippines!
You mentioned that you wish your brother, etc. could be there with you. For me, it’s my grandchildren. We live together and I’m very involved in their lives. If it weren’t for them I’d be in another county, most likely the Philippines in a flash.
Ok, if your health is strong. Get sick and you will pay $$. Also a lot of hungry people. There is crime. The rule in PI is the foreigner always pay $$.
Might be a trivial thing but compared to Thailand, the availability and quality of good food there seems to not compare, just based on what I've seen in the videos. The infrastructure doesn't seem to be as good either, not to mention the bureaucracy. Glad you've come to grips with it and that you feel it meets your needs. Keep those videos a comin'!!!
I think that's right, 40 million tourists a year in Thailand, only 10 million in the Philippines. Infrastructure is not as good. But the island hopping thing seems way better.
Yes it's true. for me the pros out the cons, the people, the weather, the island hopping and nature opportunities, English-speaking etc. but I do want to spend some time in Thailand to get a feel for it and compare
There’s pros & cons everywhere. What i want is safety. #1 for me is safety. Here in NYC is not safe. Randomly guys will just push you or hit you from behind
Hey sir Chad! It's been nice meeting you I have learned a lot of things just by talking to you. Thank you for staying at Napo Beach Resort! I would surely follow your advice so I can start my own UA-cam Channel and do the things I wanted the most. Hopefully we can see you again and have a safe travels!
Hey there thanks for the message good to hear from you! It was a pleasure meeting you I had a great time there and I look forward to getting back there again, mag-ingat ka!
Excellent vid.........I'm guessing out of a 100 men.......probably 20% will actually pull the trigger on moving or just making a trip happen.....input appreciated
Always a sense of honesty , truth and experience in your vlog. Fellow vlogger myself here in Philippines and enjoying so much. To move here permanently would be difficult i miss the states because its home . Keep up the good work ! Any suggestions on best vlog places send my way. Im near baybay layte. Peace brother!
I’m early 20s and in the uk I don’t have any issues with getting relationships etc. but, the culture over there is so much better, so much more relaxing. No politics, it’s beautiful! The pretence is gone. People are more authentic.
We agree with you completely. We are coming in June to retire there for good. Besides the crazy things that's going on here, we can't afford to live here in the States anymore. Just need to get out of the American state of mind when you decide to move to the Philippines.
No, why would you assimilate to a Filipino mindset when moving to PH? So many foreigners living full time in PH yet NONE of them are useful in anyway. A bunch of wage slaves and good for nothings instead of engineers, doctors, investors, developers, etc 🤦♂️
Nothing's free. yes they are looking to eat and have a better place to live. but in the USA they expect much more and give much less in return. plus you have to look at the old wore out old bags with the whole feminist attitude. so what you get for your time and money it dont even compare.
Reminder bro.please be sensitive when choosing Filipina girlfriend or wife. Coz not all foreigner in Philippines are successful of their goal especially when it comes in a relationship. Enjoy ur stay. GOD bless
You always give sound advice and I bet there's so many of us guys that would and maybe could figure out the financial side to make it happen, for me it's a confidence thing. Travelling alone, to somewhere I've never been, leaving my aging mum and dad at home in the UK, and also I don't think I'm quite as adventurous and confident and easy going as you appear to be. That's the part that scares me about it. I suppose the answer is try a 30 day holiday there first right. See what I make of it and try to move around a bit a experience all I can. Thanks for the video Chad,
Hey there thanks for the message, I agree with you I think baby steps is good come out and get a feel for it take it slow and see how it feels, I think it's important to make some connections when you get here I've chatted with people who came With confidence started to wander around different areas but felt alone without any real purpose or path . I myself have felt this at times. I hope you find the courage to give it a try feel free to reach out anytime and if you have any idea of a video that you think might help you with this kind of thing let me know
You have a small fishing rod in frame on your boat. What do you catch? Good size? Good eating? What do you use for bait and where do you get it? Do you have any videos of you catching? Do you need a fishing license? So many questions!
Honestly, I brought a travel one but didn't end up using much, haven't found the spots many are far from from shore. In that video ended up going to where they were net fishing only
@@ChadFosterExploresthanks for responding. My wife and I visited Cebu and Bohol back in 2015. I didn’t think there was any shore fishing because of over fishing by locals. But I figure there has to be good bites somewhere.
@@komments there's definitely a ton of good sized fish coming into the fish markets wherever I go, a good variety as well. Huge tuna, often snapper and grouper, emperor fish, parrot fish are commonly eaten here, pompano and others. As with fishing anywhere you really have know where to go especially in the Philippines with over fishing
Its Amazing that my comment got buried, just to get your point across..Jeeze aren't they going to let you answer the real questions we have about the P.I.
Chad I'd love to use a few of your clips for the new video I'm making. It will be in good taste and not hurt your brand. The top 10 vloggers the influenced me to move to the Philippines . I'd sure love your permission
This guy sells The Philippines quite well, but after having lived here for a few years, I agree with many things he says, but if you are from a Western city, it will take a lot of adjusting. I have noticed that guys from modest rural backgrounds seem to do better here.
Sustainable life in the PH would be the ultimate life hack for a American foreigner. I know they're big on qualifications and education in the healthcare trades there because a lot of filipinos go all over the world as nurses but I would think you're background may be a good door to find a job in the PH?
Biliran is a great place i loved it I would recommend that anyone wanting to move over is to make sure you have an passive income source. Ether rental properties or something. Also as far as cost goes going to a province city is really alot cheaper my new rent is going to be 2500 pesos or $50 usd for a 1 bedroom apartment with separate living area kitchen western bathroom and aircon and just 4km from a city mall with a cinemas Just accept the food is going to be different and accept that alot of the time u need to cook your self Great video buddy glad your enjoying it there
Yeah no doubt about that it is so much cheaper in the province! You have to take the good with the bad but you can get a set up that is unbelievably inexpensive, thanks for watching!
I am 40 at the end of the year, I am thinking about moving over there from Australia in a few years. My job will eventually allow me to work remote long term and the cost of living here is just ridiculous. Philippines was one place I was considering. A lot of what you're saying here speaks to me, I am living in Sydney right now and dating is just horrible, every woman hot or not all want the same guy, most women in this region have pretty much priced themselves out of the dating market entirely. And trying to get a woman still young enough to have kids over here is not just difficult it's also frowned upon. Maybe, this is the way!
Worst mistake you’ll make. First, don’t be an employee. Be an entrepreneur or investor Second, earn in USD and not local currency with your investments Third, go to east Asia or Latin America instead Thank me later
What's the minimum a digital nomad needs who eats once a day and doesn't drink alcohol? I only need internet, bike, and aircon rental. I need to get out of the west and amidst my tribe!
Depends on different factors, travel, quality of accommodation, short term rentals vs long term lease etc. but some do fine on $1k/ month, $1500k/ month is better. Live it up pretty good on $2k+
It's on maripipi, I think the price is fluctuate but around 800 pesos for non-air-conditioned and then they have options I think around 1000 up to 1500 pesos for air-conditioned rooms. Yeah for sure feel free to reach out anytime my email address is in the description of all my videos
it is like that for Thailand as well for me once I went I couldn't wait to go back. I'm 44 and just came to Philippines to try it out, but I hope i never have to go back to Canada!
Manila was a real turn off for me. Tried rhe Philippines 4 times last year. heat and mosquitoes are a real downside for me. My philapina treats me well tho
Hi thank you for the video , is 2000 us a month get you live comfortably in cebu and tell me about the food i am Italian i like my meatballs pasta Italian sausage, i am a foodie be safe and God bless
My sister is an OT, still single, wonder if you can find someone for her...my parents are also from Leyte. There is a chance they can save for both retirement in both countries if they marry a Filipina.
Since your are OT maybe you can make a channel to help people who cannot afford to get any therapy due to high cost of medical services or people without insurance around the globe. You can help them and they will help you too in your favorite place for retirement
That's why millions of people DREAM of moving to the US or Canada, including hundreds of thousands of filipinos. Yet you complain. I'm sick of people running down my country. Don't like it? LEAVE. There are a dozen honest, hard working people standing in line to take your place.
@@henrikovratd9845 You live in a fantasy world and can't even understand your own writing. Here are the FACTS: There is no "regime" in either country - people elect their government representatives. Neither are 'Marxist' countries; Both rely on capitalist economies. The vast majority of citizens enjoy their lives and realize that very few countries offer the advantages of living in North America. The miserable citizens are malcontents. They don't live their language - otherwise the whiners would send their Social Security checks back and complaining families with children would pay tuition to public schools. Since that doesn't happen, they have NO credibility. (That's you, pal.) Maybe one day you will move to the Philippines and complain about that. Many other countries will welcome you. Maybe start with Ukraine. Yemen has very low taxes. Honduras and El Salvador are in the same time zone.
My 1st trip to the Philippines was Sept 2001 to meet my soon to be wife. We were chatmates about 6 months prior. A short time in the Philippines and I too yes decided if and when I retire I will retire to the Philippines. I was here 3 times three wks each time in a span of 9 months. Yes I loved it in the Philippines. My wife came to the US 2002 and we had a daughter Sept 12 , 2002. 8 years later I found myself laid off from a 26 1/2 yr job at 57 years old. I found a part time job and that got me my full 99 weeks of unemployment. As my unemployment was about to run out I told my wife I think we need to move to the Philippines. She seemed to been happy to hear that. There we were moving to the Philippines on the 9th anniversary of my 1st trip. Our daughter is 3rd yr college at UPLB and been President's List of Scholars all semesters. Life is good. We were spending on food one week in the US what we spent for a month in the Philippines. Great video Chad thank you for posting.
@@Not_A_Tourist You can't move abroad broke. You need the money bag. Otherwise you'll be begging other foreigners and possibly become homeless wherever you are! That's a NO NO!
Hi Chad. David here in southern Shikoku Japan. How’s it going? On the topic of this video, I had planned on returning to Canada 🇨🇦. I started working on my plan 2 years ago. I left Vancouver in 2011 for Japan. I’ve never returned. I sure could never afford to return and live in Vancouver now. The only place I could comfortably afford is in the subarctic 12 hours north of Vancouver with 6 months of winter. I finally decided forget it. Now my future plan is to relocate to the Philippines.
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The Philippines is rough around the edges but I made the move in 2014. Fell in love with the vibe. Life is colorful and epic, can’t recommend it enough
You mean rough in every aspect and area of life. Can’t get shit or anything simple with an uneducated and tambay populace
That's awesome 😎👍
Aptly described!👍 Fil-Am here. Thank you.
you forgot the horrible food
I’m 53 and have an Army retirement and a 9-5 job. I just work, workout, go home repeat. I have tried dating, but I have not been successful at all. I think I should just give all my possessions away and sell my house and go live in the Philippines. Even if I don’t meet someone in the Philippines, at least I would be in a tropical place with beaches and different cultures to experience. I mean hell if I’m gonna be alone, I might as well be alone in Paradise!
Why aren't you successful though? I'd try and figure out that reason first. Just moving to a new country doesn't necessarily fix it
right on bro"...
go for it and enjoy!
100% you can find easily partner in the Philippines . Is the last of the problems. The main problem is too hot weather 😅😅😅
I'm a Navy guy and have done that. I'm in Vegas currently, but going back to CDO (Mindanao) Feb. 1 and not coming back this time. You just gotta do it, but be careful who you trust because foreigners can get taken advantage of.
Ya man, live the rest of your life the BEST yrs ever!!!!!!!!! Do it afraid!!!!! as long as u got monthlies coming in….Go, go, go!!!!
There is NO RESPECT for elders in the west.
I'm 49, in good shape, and twenty-somethings call me 'boomer' to "win" Internet arguments.
I'm not waiting anymore. I'm taking the family with me next year and live there.
Same here. This was the last winter in the north..
Most likely your moraly reflects that of a boomer, so they are not wrong.
The fact you tell random internet dwellers about yourself makes it obvious you’re a boomer. Leave the US, Philippines is garbage though. Best to be in Latin America somewhere
@@DestinationJapan95 Nice try..
Zoomer I presume?
@@nedimyra nice try on what? What I stated are facts. PH is garbage and has no hope since the population is young yet uneducated and addicted to social media, even worse than the US
Just take advantage of the real estate opportunities in PH and move the profits into Japan, Eastern Europe, Latin America. Or reinvest some back into another PH project. But living in PH is a complete waste of time when you can afford a higher quality lifestyle in places like Japan or Turkey. PH is surprisingly expensive even though everything is low quality, slow, terrible customer service, and fake/processed food everywhere
I have been married for 18 years, have a 17 year old daughter and have lived in Tolosa, Leyte for 15 years--Typhoon Yolanda survivor--HORRIBLE. At 70 years old my life could not be better any where else in the world.
Half of my wifes family is from Tigbawan Leyte, and Leyte is always getting hit with typhoons. Can't even ship balikbayan boxes there afterwards to her family. No work for them during the recovery, and all they want is rice!
I’m planning to move there soon. The things I don’t know about is how hard is it to get a visa. What kind of visa, will I have to leave the Philippines every few months? Can I keep my U.S. bank and credit card accounts? Will I be locked out of my accounts after 6 months? Will I have to get a Philippine bank account? All of these videos show the usual things, like how great it is, beautiful women, cost of living. But no one gets much info the details when you’re getting started.
@@Amen.22 You don't need a visa to enter the Philippines if you're American, Europian, Aussie and other countries that do not required visa..Before you go talk to your bank that you will go to the PH. I think you need to clear your credit card you can't use it there I think... You can keep extend your visa for first month then for 3 months and so on until 3 years before you go out from the PH and return back you do the same until you can apply for permanent resident visa....Just keep researching for the details...
I flew here a few months after Yolanda man all the leaves on the coconut trees were blown into One Direction roofs were gone. I even saw concrete walls knocked over. I helped replace a couple of houses
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing
I'm with ya! I spent time there when I was in the Marines. My wife is a Filipina and we are planning on moving back to the Philippines. I have a good salary working in software development so it is still a little ways off. But, we are definitely leaving the US and moving back when retirement comes.
🤙 Cad you speak the truth. I never considered I would have to move offshore to retire. It is the truth unless I want to work till I'm 70. Even then the cost of living will have gone up and I'll still be unable to maintain the same lifestyle I could have in the Philippines at the age of 60. I am living and learning through you and folks like you. I am making a plan. Philippines is in my future.
56 yr old American Army Retired Vet living with my 31 yr old Filipina Wife here in Naval, Billiran over 1 year 1 month now and it's awesome!
That's awesome! Biliran is so great, amping!
I’m married to a beautiful Philippina who is 35 years my junior. We live in Australia because her job opportunities are much better in Australia. I haven’t ruled out living in Leyte or Cebu. Long term health care is my main concern, but could always come home if there were a health emergency. Also we want her daughter educated in Australia for better employment opportunities as well.
Will wait and see.
The system has changed drastically in the US, UK, Canada, Australia etc the last 2 decades. Neighbours, co-workers, drivers, walmart, dentists, docs etc - it just feels different. Corporate greed.
In the US, we call it (corporate and political greed) the Swamp.
So true
And Philippines is an actually upgrade? Many people make peanuts here. Stay humble and be greatful. All you old western people do is complain here. Many of us weren't as lucky.
@@ChadFosterExplores Tell your brother things in the west will START to change drastically for the good starting 1/20/25. No joke. I'm not allowed to speak openly here. 1st Amendment?
@@youngandfree93 , Not an upgrade but just a recomendation to live in other countries for a few months to gain other perspectives. Don't move for good right away.
Nobody knows your expiry date - leave a big chunk for somebody to enjoy?
3rd world tropical islands = everything is slow inc english, infrastructures, bad public toilets & expensive hospital bills - do some campings in the west 1st.
West : next gen in trouble - unaffordable houses, rent barely, can't attend uni or colleges.
In Canada, a lot of gr 12 honour students (kids of long time tax payers) with 90% average, even valedictorians (go ask those students) couldn't get a seat in uni as they went to foreign students who paid more tuition (a lot are degree holders in their 30s & 40s with kids - imigration scam/shortcut).
In Canada, to pursue nurse & doc in uni, a gr 12 average of 90% & 95% is required respectively. In other countries, they're good to go if they pass gr 12 or gr 12 with gr 11 standard due to shaming culture, then get their uni diploma then becomes a foreign student or challenges a multiple choice bio-based subject that gets passed around, doesn't change for years only re-numbered due to luck of funding, allowed upto 3 takes then voila then some will move to USA.
Too many licenced drivers with learners level. Foreign newly-grad professional co-workers that you have to spoon feed everything - do that to a gr 10 student & he'd be able to do the job. The inefficiency at McD, banks, bad newly-built roads etc.
Thanks, Chad. I retired on my 55th birthday and went to the Philippines for a month. February, got out of the Buffalo NY cold. It was a life changing experience. I'm thinking of options to spend more time there and exploring other places also. Love your videos!
Ahh buffalo winters are brutal! I grew up in Toronto. Good plan!
thank you for visiting my birthplace, live life to the fullest Chad.
Thanks 🙏 love it here
This fire in the west may have started in the USA as far as men being disenchanted and wanting a change, but living here 4 months I am meeting men from all over the west with same issues. That includes Asian guys too! When I say west, I am including Japan, Korea, NZ and Australia as well
Europe as well.
true cant believe whats happened in OZ the last 2 years(((
I met my Filipina, who is now my fiance, 2 and 1/2 years ago. After visiting the Philippines, it was the hardest thing to come back to the states. We are now making plans for her to come here in the US, filed a k1 Visa, and we will be together until I retire in 4 years. We will move back to the Philippines together. It is such a wonderful feeling being there, So much less stress. Friendly people, beautiful areas to see. Yes there is negatives just like everywhere, but being able to retire in the US is something I really won't be able to do. I'm working my butt off now to save money for the retirement and to make a better life for my Filipina. I really enjoy watching all of your videos Chad. They are very informative and definitely give me even more motivation to make this work. Take care and enjoy!
You are welcome and thank you for sharing your story, won't be long and you will be back here enjoying retirement
That place is spectacular. I’ll be retiring to the Philippines in Jan 24 so see ya soon!
Thanks Chad! I'll be in the PHILIPPINES in August to meet up with my Filipina and cannot wait!
well Chad, you cracked the code. All the good work you did for the old folks the Universe is smiling down on you now. the right place, making money online with youtube, and consults. Happy for you brother. You deserve it.
Thank you 🙏 I have to pinch myself sometimes, living the dream
Wow what a view of the blue skies & palm trees
Simply amazing indeed
I hope this finds you Chad. You need to make a Playlist. I'm listening to you at work but because I can't stop every 10 minutes to find another video of yours it plays reruns of pea or paul
I figured this out 35 years ago when i sailed on my 30 foot sailboat from hawaii to the south pacific.at 25 years old.
Warning. You need about 1,000 a month in south east asia minimum to live the dream. The average Social security is enough for most people. Covid was hell in asia. The asians take masking to the next level.
I'm forever traumatized from what governments did during Covid. Thailand, from what I understand, was much better than the Philippines. Another 'tuber mentioned that he wasn't even allowed to go to the market during covid there and his GF has to get all the food.
And if CCP makes a move on Taiwan or flexes further in the region it could get rough there. Many chances to take in life, but the rewards are there for the taking if you plan out correctly. Keep extra funds handy and if another pandemic gets released for politics, get off the Philippines as soon as you can to ride out the BS.
@@MichaelPrudhomme-u7x I was in indonesia when covid hit. On my 12 meter sailboat. I had total freedom to sail in my chosen island chain because there mostly remote . No one bothered me. I did have to have my friend a great guy on nias buy all my food and I could send money to his bank. I did that for 9 months. Then I went to phuket. I was denied entry but I stayed anyways. Long story. The vibe in phuket for the next 2 years was very strange. No tourism. I loved it. No tourists. Not 1.
I would pop back and forth to Indonesia from phuket for 4 years as I was a illegal alien after breaking the rules for 4 yesrs. Australia gave me my freedom back by allowing me entry to get my passport and documents in order. Thank you australia
Hey Chad.. first time watching your blog.. I was in PH last September for 3 weeks, for exploratory research.. I hit 6 cities and plan to return to PH soon.. Its a great country to start over again in your 50s and being single..Looking forward to watching some other vids, especially of islands and cities I didn't explore.. TY..
You have arrived at the same conclusion as I did on my first trip in 2005. I was 39 and invisible in USA. Retirement was only for rich people, etc. I'm now 59 and still using it as motivation to get there.
Thanks brother, your efforts are appreciated. By the way, awesome video quality 👍
Thanks 🙏 and you're welcome
I was there in 2011 and have never forgotten it. Hoping to get there next winter.
Couldn't agree more with the topic you discussed here, i was in the Philippines 2 years ago and I'm planning to come back there on a permanent basis when i retire new sub from the UK.
I would love it but I hate humidity. It seems non stop. Wish I could find a dry place with similar qualities
Dude you have no idea how badly I want to just drive to the airport and fly there to start over. I have no retirement other than SS in a few years, but im so over this country
I hope you can figure something out maybe come and do an exploratory trip just to check it out if it's in the cards
You just have to give up good beef
Not really. S&R has good beef. And I xan get my usual American burger at either Burger King, Mc Ds, Texas Roadhouse or Friday's here near and around Manila. It's like I never left the US. Lol 😂
Well, burgers are not good beef. Trying getting a good ribeye.
Only 535 days to go.
I was a COTA for 7 years inpatient rehab. Patient's have lost failure to thrive and are not motivated to get better, they want someone to take care of them. Sad.
Problem with the provinces they get power outages not as bad like in a big city
You’re right! Western culture has changed so much. I don’t even relate to that lifestyle any more. Living in a beautiful place with perfect weather and having a true soulmate seems too good to be true! Loving life in the Philippines!
You mentioned that you wish your brother, etc. could be there with you. For me, it’s my grandchildren. We live together and I’m very involved in their lives. If it weren’t for them I’d be in another county, most likely the Philippines in a flash.
Don't expect paradise here but for me husband & I retired from. USA SINCE 2010 .It's close to paradise... Sana all
I want to come see you!!!!
I swear @this point 54 , it’s more like just crying uncle. I can’t take any more pain.
I just do not get the 65-70 YO with a 20-30 YO, Sounds creepy. Hint , there is no free lunch. She wants your money.
Exactly.
Telling my wife to try living in Philippine for a year , both retired with civil service income ( I'm a Filipino my wife never been to PI).
Elections have consequences. Yes, the US has gotten pretty crappy lately!
Ok, if your health is strong. Get sick and you will pay $$. Also a lot of hungry people. There is crime. The rule in PI is the foreigner always pay $$.
Might be a trivial thing but compared to Thailand, the availability and quality of good food there seems to not compare, just based on what I've seen in the videos. The infrastructure doesn't seem to be as good either, not to mention the bureaucracy. Glad you've come to grips with it and that you feel it meets your needs. Keep those videos a comin'!!!
I think that's right, 40 million tourists a year in Thailand, only 10 million in the Philippines. Infrastructure is not as good. But the island hopping thing seems way better.
Yes it's true. for me the pros out the cons, the people, the weather, the island hopping and nature opportunities, English-speaking etc. but I do want to spend some time in Thailand to get a feel for it and compare
Where is your girlfriend with glasses you had in Cebu at the Alaya Mall? She was so kind !
It DOES look beautiful over there.
There’s pros & cons everywhere. What i want is safety. #1 for me is safety. Here in NYC is not safe. Randomly guys will just push you or hit you from behind
Hey sir Chad! It's been nice meeting you I have learned a lot of things just by talking to you. Thank you for staying at Napo Beach Resort! I would surely follow your advice so I can start my own UA-cam Channel and do the things I wanted the most. Hopefully we can see you again and have a safe travels!
Hey there thanks for the message good to hear from you! It was a pleasure meeting you I had a great time there and I look forward to getting back there again, mag-ingat ka!
That’s so beautiful all around you 😎😇
What a life brother good for you. I’m definitely jealous.😊
Excellent vid.........I'm guessing out of a 100 men.......probably 20% will actually pull the trigger on moving or just making a trip happen.....input appreciated
It’s so beautiful there
Always a sense of honesty , truth and experience in your vlog. Fellow vlogger myself here in Philippines and enjoying so much. To move here permanently would be difficult i miss the states because its home . Keep up the good work ! Any suggestions on best vlog places send my way. Im near baybay layte. Peace brother!
Best video you have made ,, I just spent 6 months last year there and you are spot on about a better life there ,,,
Thanks
Wow thanks really appreciate the support!
I’m early 20s and in the uk I don’t have any issues with getting relationships etc. but, the culture over there is so much better, so much more relaxing. No politics, it’s beautiful! The pretence is gone. People are more authentic.
You helped me a lot: Thank you Chad
We agree with you completely. We are coming in June to retire there for good. Besides the crazy things that's going on here, we can't afford to live here in the States anymore. Just need to get out of the American state of mind when you decide to move to the Philippines.
Abandon ship. Lol 😂
No, why would you assimilate to a Filipino mindset when moving to PH? So many foreigners living full time in PH yet NONE of them are useful in anyway. A bunch of wage slaves and good for nothings instead of engineers, doctors, investors, developers, etc 🤦♂️
Why didnt you mention they looking at you for your money primarily. No young girl wanna date an old man as a first choice.
Nothing's free. yes they are looking to eat and have a better place to live. but in the USA they expect much more and give much less in return. plus you have to look at the old wore out old bags with the whole feminist attitude. so what you get for your time and money it dont even compare.
@@bayoumanbryanThat’s for sure.
Why do you think women look for men all over the world?
Well, you may be surprised. Many young women choose older men since they are financially stable most of the time.
@nhuynh555 Chad is not that old!!!
Simple, sincere and highly informative as always Chad, good on you mate 🍻
Thanks 🙏
Awesome... Thanks Chad
Reminder bro.please be sensitive when choosing Filipina girlfriend or wife. Coz not all foreigner in Philippines are successful of their goal especially when it comes in a relationship.
Enjoy ur stay. GOD bless
You always give sound advice and I bet there's so many of us guys that would and maybe could figure out the financial side to make it happen, for me it's a confidence thing. Travelling alone, to somewhere I've never been, leaving my aging mum and dad at home in the UK, and also I don't think I'm quite as adventurous and confident and easy going as you appear to be. That's the part that scares me about it. I suppose the answer is try a 30 day holiday there first right. See what I make of it and try to move around a bit a experience all I can. Thanks for the video Chad,
Hey there thanks for the message, I agree with you I think baby steps is good come out and get a feel for it take it slow and see how it feels, I think it's important to make some connections when you get here I've chatted with people who came With confidence started to wander around different areas but felt alone without any real purpose or path . I myself have felt this at times. I hope you find the courage to give it a try feel free to reach out anytime and if you have any idea of a video that you think might help you with this kind of thing let me know
@ChadFosterExplores I certainly will, thanks for the reply Chad. Enjoy Leyte my friend.
@@kevcox5585 you're welcome and thank you
You have a small fishing rod in frame on your boat. What do you catch? Good size? Good eating? What do you use for bait and where do you get it? Do you have any videos of you catching? Do you need a fishing license? So many questions!
Honestly, I brought a travel one but didn't end up using much, haven't found the spots many are far from from shore. In that video ended up going to where they were net fishing only
@@ChadFosterExploresthanks for responding. My wife and I visited Cebu and Bohol back in 2015. I didn’t think there was any shore fishing because of over fishing by locals. But I figure there has to be good bites somewhere.
@@komments there's definitely a ton of good sized fish coming into the fish markets wherever I go, a good variety as well. Huge tuna, often snapper and grouper, emperor fish, parrot fish are commonly eaten here, pompano and others. As with fishing anywhere you really have know where to go especially in the Philippines with over fishing
Its Amazing that my comment got buried, just to get your point across..Jeeze aren't they going to let you answer the real questions we have about the P.I.
Chad I'd love to use a few of your clips for the new video I'm making. It will be in good taste and not hurt your brand. The top 10 vloggers the influenced me to move to the Philippines . I'd sure love your permission
This guy sells The Philippines quite well, but after having lived here for a few years, I agree with many things he says, but if you are from a Western city, it will take a lot of adjusting. I have noticed that guys from modest rural backgrounds seem to do better here.
Sustainable life in the PH would be the ultimate life hack for a American foreigner. I know they're big on qualifications and education in the healthcare trades there because a lot of filipinos go all over the world as nurses but I would think you're background may be a good door to find a job in the PH?
Biliran is a great place i loved it I would recommend that anyone wanting to move over is to make sure you have an passive income source. Ether rental properties or something. Also as far as cost goes going to a province city is really alot cheaper my new rent is going to be 2500 pesos or $50 usd for a 1 bedroom apartment with separate living area kitchen western bathroom and aircon and just 4km from a city mall with a cinemas
Just accept the food is going to be different and accept that alot of the time u need to cook your self
Great video buddy glad your enjoying it there
Yeah no doubt about that it is so much cheaper in the province! You have to take the good with the bad but you can get a set up that is unbelievably inexpensive, thanks for watching!
I am 40 at the end of the year, I am thinking about moving over there from Australia in a few years. My job will eventually allow me to work remote long term and the cost of living here is just ridiculous. Philippines was one place I was considering. A lot of what you're saying here speaks to me, I am living in Sydney right now and dating is just horrible, every woman hot or not all want the same guy, most women in this region have pretty much priced themselves out of the dating market entirely. And trying to get a woman still young enough to have kids over here is not just difficult it's also frowned upon. Maybe, this is the way!
Worst mistake you’ll make.
First, don’t be an employee. Be an entrepreneur or investor
Second, earn in USD and not local currency with your investments
Third, go to east Asia or Latin America instead
Thank me later
*********WHAT R U GONNA DO WHEN IT GETS LIKE THE WEST IN THE PHILLS ????? *****************
Why not open a nursing home in the Philippines?
Chad. Love your videos authentic and ❤centered! Thank You.
Wow nice island, I like it
You finally made it to Biliran!
I love biliran!!
where is this video taken exactly?
Lived and worked overseas for 20 years. Looking forward to my Philippines retirement in a few months. I could live well on 1/3 of my two pensions.
What's the minimum a digital nomad needs who eats once a day and doesn't drink alcohol? I only need internet, bike, and aircon rental. I need to get out of the west and amidst my tribe!
Depends on different factors, travel, quality of accommodation, short term rentals vs long term lease etc. but some do fine on $1k/ month, $1500k/ month is better. Live it up pretty good on $2k+
How much is that resort and where ? I will tell someone. Thanks
It's on maripipi, I think the price is fluctuate but around 800 pesos for non-air-conditioned and then they have options I think around 1000 up to 1500 pesos for air-conditioned rooms. Yeah for sure feel free to reach out anytime my email address is in the description of all my videos
How is the healthcare system?
Good video 2 thumbs up 👍 may look into online job be more prepared
How did you buy a scooter for next to nothing and how much $ was it?
Hey why you bail out on the Chris bike tour ?
it is like that for Thailand as well for me once I went I couldn't wait to go back. I'm 44 and just came to Philippines to try it out, but I hope i never have to go back to Canada!
I can afford to live there. I'm seriously thinking about it I like your videos and information.
Worst mistake you’ll ever make
Go to east Asia or Latin America instead
Thank me later
Manila was a real turn off for me. Tried rhe Philippines 4 times last year. heat and mosquitoes are a real downside for me. My philapina treats me well tho
YEA ITS GOOD NOW UNTILL MORE PEOPLE COME AND THE PHILS GET MORE INDUSTRY AND DONT NEED THE TOUREST MONEY
Hi thank you for the video , is 2000 us a month get you live comfortably in cebu and tell me about the food i am Italian i like my meatballs pasta Italian sausage, i am a foodie be safe and God bless
Engaging in the comment section a little more will help the YT algorithm
Making my way down the comments haha indeed, and thank you for watching and commenting amping!
My sister is an OT, still single, wonder if you can find someone for her...my parents are also from Leyte. There is a chance they can save for both retirement in both countries if they marry a Filipina.
on second thought I am so lucky to have been born in Leyte, so maybe I will just retire there (also living in Canada)...
Chad, still waiting for your answer on this..
Since your are OT maybe you can make a channel to help people who cannot afford to get any therapy due to high cost of medical services or people without insurance around the globe. You can help them and they will help you too in your favorite place for retirement
If you’re ever around Dumaguete look me up! I am the guy that just built a castle with his wife that Paul interviewed
Ok cool I will!
Inspiring video, Chad!
Thank you very much 🙏🙏🙏
Great video Chad!
I found a very nice women in indonesia. I move nexr year.
Desperate men end in Philippines or Thailand become broke , yeah your desired cause you have more money then a local your an ATM
What has happened is the Dem/Marxist regime in usa 🇺🇸 Canada 🇨🇦 with Trudeau and people in these countries are miserable 😳
That's why millions of people DREAM of moving to the US or Canada, including hundreds of thousands of filipinos. Yet you complain.
I'm sick of people running down my country. Don't like it? LEAVE. There are a dozen honest, hard working people standing in line to take your place.
@@northernbohemianrealist what country am I running down?
@@northernbohemianrealist Am leaving as soon as I can...lol...with my filipino wife...lol
@@henrikovratd9845 You live in a fantasy world and can't even understand your own writing. Here are the FACTS:
There is no "regime" in either country - people elect their government representatives.
Neither are 'Marxist' countries; Both rely on capitalist economies.
The vast majority of citizens enjoy their lives and realize that very few countries offer the advantages of living in North America.
The miserable citizens are malcontents. They don't live their language - otherwise the whiners would send their Social Security checks back and complaining families with children would pay tuition to public schools. Since that doesn't happen, they have NO credibility. (That's you, pal.)
Maybe one day you will move to the Philippines and complain about that. Many other countries will welcome you. Maybe start with Ukraine. Yemen has very low taxes. Honduras and El Salvador are in the same time zone.
@northernbohemianrealist1412 I'll say what I like about this shi# hole! So screw u jack!
My 1st trip to the Philippines was Sept 2001 to meet my soon to be wife. We were chatmates about 6 months prior. A short time in the Philippines and I too yes decided if and when I retire I will retire to the Philippines. I was here 3 times three wks each time in a span of 9 months. Yes I loved it in the Philippines. My wife came to the US 2002 and we had a daughter Sept 12 , 2002. 8 years later I found myself laid off from a 26 1/2 yr job at 57 years old. I found a part time job and that got me my full 99 weeks of unemployment. As my unemployment was about to run out I told my wife I think we need to move to the Philippines. She seemed to been happy to hear that. There we were moving to the Philippines on the 9th anniversary of my 1st trip. Our daughter is 3rd yr college at UPLB and been President's List of Scholars all semesters. Life is good. We were spending on food one week in the US what we spent for a month in the Philippines. Great video Chad thank you for posting.
Great story thanks for sharing, indeed life is good!
The new American dream is to get the hell out but with the money bag.
Bah, leave the bag behind, she's not worth it.
sounds like a good movie plot
@@Not_A_Tourist
You can't move abroad broke.
You need the money bag.
Otherwise you'll be begging other foreigners and possibly become homeless wherever you are!
That's a NO NO!
So true!!
YES
Hi Chad. David here in southern Shikoku Japan. How’s it going? On the topic of this video, I had planned on returning to Canada 🇨🇦. I started working on my plan 2 years ago. I left Vancouver in 2011 for Japan. I’ve never returned. I sure could never afford to return and live in Vancouver now. The only place I could comfortably afford is in the subarctic 12 hours north of Vancouver with 6 months of winter. I finally decided forget it. Now my future plan is to relocate to the Philippines.