I’m Fil/Am living here in the 🇵🇭. There are choices to live here comfortably, eat healthy, clean surroundings with fresh air and without pollution. I live in a gated village about 30 minute drive to Metro Manila like Makati and BGC. It all depends in traffic and the time I travel. I do my grocery shopping mainly at S&R, Landers, Shopwise, SM Hyoermarket etc. I don’t go to the public market. I don’t go2 carinderia and street foods. I prefer a healthier home cooked meals. I do IF which means intermittent fasting. Other than traffic and crazy drivers I don’t have any problems living here in the 🇵🇭. The one advantage living here is my money goes further.
So funny how Filipinos never miss an opportunity to brag every little things they can. Especially about their links with the US. " I'm not just a Filipino doing standard Filipino stuff. Heck no! I'm an FIL/Am which is a much better Filipino than common Filipinos". Philippines would never be Philippines without people like you. Keep it up.
@amaliahightower Thanks for sharing your experience! It’s great to hear how you’ve found a comfortable lifestyle in the Philippines, especially with access to fresh air and healthy food options. I agree that grocery shopping at places like S&R and SM Hypermarket can make a big difference, and it’s awesome that you can enjoy home-cooked meals while managing your health with intermittent fasting. It sounds like you’ve made the most of living here! 😊
I love SM Lite Residence ! Everything you need is in the building. Too much traffic in Manila. My adopted daughter lives in San Fernando, La Union. I was so surprised to find your channel !
@herbertgautier1550 It's great to hear you love SM Light Residences! Having everything you need in one building definitely adds to the convenience. Traffic can be challenging in Manila, but it's nice to have a cozy home base to return to. San Fernando, La Union, is such a beautiful area! I'm glad you found my channel-welcome! 😊
There's no perfect country .if you choose Philippines, just enjoy the positives, good vibes, friendliness of the people, the local cuisine , having fun in the scenic places and low cost of living over the negatives. Attitude and good vibes will make you happy. Thanks for sharing your story.
@FelixVeridiano Absolutely! There's no perfect country, but if you choose the Philippines, it’s all about focusing on the positives-like the friendly people, delicious local cuisine, and beautiful scenic spots. Embracing a positive attitude really makes all the difference. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Very nice video and I agree with almost everything you mention. I happen to really like many of the Filipino foods though like the Sinigang sour soup, Pansit, adobo and others. A few of the big turn offs for me are the pollution, noise and air and trash, the reliability of constant power, safe walking areas, drainage and ease of getting things done. I have been warned by many to be extremely patient. The country's beauty, its people and friendly culture are so nice though. I will certainly come for a nice visit but not so sure that is the place for me to stay long term.
@Robert8455 Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I totally understand where you're coming from. It’s great that you enjoy Filipino food, and you’re right-the beauty and friendliness here are something special. I hope you have a wonderful visit and get a real feel for the place!
You can go anywhere in the world and will find things you will not like. I travel to enjoy the culture, food and the people. I don’t care about anything else because it’s not my place to critique things that are different than mine.
@VALENTINOCAYAS I get where you’re coming from, but my goal with this video is to help potential expats make informed decisions about living in the Philippines. It wouldn’t be fair to only highlight the positives and overlook the negatives. I genuinely see the glass as half full, but as a vlogger, I believe it’s crucial to present both the pros and cons to give a complete picture!
@@LoveLiveDiscoveryou’re completely right about your point and not everyone has the same purpose for traveling. I don’t see any negative side of what you tried to convey to your audience. I think it’s great that you point out the not so obvious to everyone. Wish you well into the future
@@LoveLiveDiscover .... exactly, a good video about a country delves into the positives and negatives. In fact the negatives should be even highlighted more, so that travellers know what to expect. Its very easy for someone to say " Its not my place to critique things that are different from mine" Its not critiquing, its stating the facts. But nowadays any negative comment is frowned upon.
we welcome you and your family to live in peace in the philipine if you wish to, you. may be also contribute for philipine betterment in the future. wish you all the best.
After 2 months you need to get a tourist card ( 3000 p) regardless fore how long you stay, the best fresh meat and other things you get in the market( if you know where to go)
Welcome to the Philippines. Iit's not for everybody. Thank you for visiting our country. There are other restaurant in manila that you can have veg. in their menu. Some grilled food or fish.If you like.
@victoriafediuk362 Thank you for the warm welcome! I appreciate the suggestions for vegetarian options and grilled food in Manila. It's always great to explore new places and find what works for me!
Well I hate the snow. So I'll take the hot and humid over the snow any day. I live in the south in tn. It get humid here and I spent a total of 1 year in Japan as well
@davidparrish3538 I totally get that! I prefer hot and humid weather over snow, which is why I left Russia, but I do miss the snow sometimes. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
You are right more expensive to go to El Nido, Palawan, Cebu and other islands. I figured it out. Same amount of money and you can go to Japan, Vietnam, Singapore. What’s going on ???
They have some great fish, Grilled Tuna, etc, & "Lapu Lapu;" noodles (Pancit Bihon or Canton), Pork or Chicken Adobo, Rotisserie Chicken & Barbecue Pork .. Ever Try Chicken Mami & Siopao .. You can get Any kind of International or Fast food there these days .. And Chinese Food is everywhere ..
As a Filipino i love all our dishes, the fatty, the salty, the sweet, the sour, etc.... I don't know why food would be a problem for you since you can find all kinds of non-filipino foods sold everywhere, in the mall in restaurants, etc.... EDIT: Oh i understand you are concerned about the expenses... Well people who don't have enough money to spend on a desired comfortable vacation should just stay at home.
@@eagleofthenorthmacroexcell6843 Then don't eat Filipino food.. easy! As if all you could ever find and eat here are all strictly Filipino food. And about the transportation, not satisfied but won't transfer to a better one because expensive?! And... Oh never mind.
@pingyu5141 I appreciate your love for Filipino food, but it’s not fair to say I should go home just because I prefer international cuisine. I’m not lacking money; I simply don’t enjoy the local dishes as much. Everyone has different tastes, and that’s okay!
I agree with you on food choices although here in manila you will have alot of restaurant choices tho its a bit expensive if you dont cook yourself but if you buy on groceries i think you'll save alot more 😅 idk if you also try to go to local market... But yea keep safe always...
@DarkAngelBright Thanks! Yes, there are many options in Manila, but I agree, cooking at home is usually cheaper, and do that for the most of the days! Vegetables and fruit I usually get from markets.
Live in BGC if you dont want black out (they call it brown out because it is during day time). You have a choice where to live. In province if you dont mind brown outs.
@fenderbend3r That's a great point! BGC is definitely a good option for more reliable power. Living in the province has its charm, but brownouts can be a challenge. Thanks for sharing!
There's no perfect country. Every country has good and bad side. You can't compare each country because they have different traditions, cultures and customs. Philippines is not good for finicky, fussy and snooty foreigners. 🤨🤨 However, there's more fun in the Philippines. ❤😍
Who's talking about a perfect country? If it would be at least decent, but it's not. There are so many problems and sources of danger. How can you ignore it? We can't pretend problems don't exist. Everything is too in-your-face. Nothing works. When you must give money to the police or treat them in a restaurant for them to do their jobs, there's a big problem.
@gracia130 Every country has its pros and cons, and comparing them can be tricky because of their unique traditions and cultures. Thanks for your insight!
@@LoveLiveDiscover Let's be fair. The Philippines have way too many cons, and problems. Life quality is very low. It's overpopulated, and there's not enough opportunities for everyone. Many things that are very simple and easy for everyone in the west are hard, and complicated in the Philippines. Like throwing waste in a garbage can for example.
@@callofthecthulhu4148 From my perspective as an expat, I don’t see that many cons. Like in other Asian countries, there are a lot of street dogs, language barriers, or getting overcharged everywhere because you're a foreigner. But for me, the Philippines, along with Thailand, are my two favorite countries in Asia. It really comes down to how you experience and adapt to the place.
@@LoveLiveDiscover Hi there. Thanks for your reply. It's a very interesting topic. I was referring to the living, and working conditions in general. It's a highly dysfunctional and corrupt country. Nothing works. I have stayed in a city called Antipolo. Extremely corrupt place. If I describe the experience that I had and what I saw to the average Norty American, he or she will never believe me. It was ridiculously bad. Most people there are in despair. They're so used to low standards and incompetence that they don't even realize that what they do is wrong. Trying to reason them only makes conflicts. Foreigners must keep their mouths shut. Locals don't accept criticism. I went in stores and establishments where employees seemed in depression . They work for very small salaries and must give it to their parents. It's not just few cons.
When you go to another country you do not required to eat the local food. Me if I go to another country I never sign up to eat local food maybe I try but if I don't like it I'm not gonna eat it tons of other international food available in the country
@darthvader-rr27888 I disagree! Trying local food is a big part of the experience and something I love about traveling. It’s a great way to connect with the culture and meet new flavors. And even though I am not fan of Filipino cuisine in general I saved few recipes for myself: Chicken adobo & Chicken Inasal which I will cook even when leave Philippines :)
You are right more expensive to go to El Nido, Palawan, Cebu and other islands. I figured it out. Same amount of money and you go to Japan, Vietnam, Singapore. What’s going on ???
@marianeil6630 It’s true! Traveling to places like El Nido and Cebu can get pricey, and it's surprising how similar the costs can be for destinations like Japan or Vietnam. It’s definitely something to think about when planning trips! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@fenderbend3r I totally understand! In my experience, it was actually cheaper for me to pay per visit at the hospital, and thankfully, nothing serious happened. But I definitely see the value in having travel insurance for peace of mind!
Hi Julia. I'm a new subscriber to your channel. Thanks for this video explaining the "pros" and "cons" of the Philippines. I'm planning to visit there next year and with your observations, it gives a different prospective of the Philippines. Thanks and keep up the good work.
Girl pollution really now, well you should avoid China, Korea, KSA parts of England coz of the dust in the air that you can't even go out for health hazard it brings. For typhoons and Earthquakes, well those are also prevalent in many countries saying it as a con where would you suggest to now. Sorry to burst your bubbles for delulu expectations for a paradise world, utopia didn't exist. It never did. Well Eutopia do exist it's good alternative for your delulu.
true.i went to dubai and qatar this year and i got really sick,due to dust and allergens .stayed in the hotel most of the time. i didnt realize how close uae from india,one of the most polluted country in the world!
@BlazingMarikit7707 I appreciate your perspective! Personally, I'm not very sensitive to air pollution, so I didn't feel uncomfortable during my stay in Manila. I understand that every place has its challenges, but I try to focus on the positives. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@iansantillan5078 We've been to St. Luke's since it's pretty close to our condo. It looks great for sure, but we were disappointed with the service we received. I guess it really depends on the doctor you get.
@DeborahOlson-r2n Thanks for the suggestion! Dumaguete is known for its expat-friendly vibe and beautiful scenery. I’ll definitely consider it for future travels!
If you want to live in the Philippines or anywhere in the world comfortably, you must have enough money.. don’t believe what others say that living here is cheap. It just depends where you stay and if you are contented to eating only anything and live in a shabby place in a far flung provinces and willing to farm and fish ., then having cheap life is possible but if you are used to nice food and good place .. well., sorry to disappoint you. Life here is just as expensive as the rest of the world when you prefer a good life.
You are right, as I lived there and actually found that prices of International goods are actually more expensive than Canada for example. The reason is the Philippines imports everything including rice. Another reason is the economy is pitiful, hence they pay dearly for import goods.
@Justiceseeker_65 Absolutely! You make a valid point! Comfort and quality of life often come with a price, no matter where you are. It really depends on your lifestyle choices and preferences. While some may find ways to live cheaply, those used to certain standards may need to budget more for a comfortable life. That said, life here is still way cheaper than in Europe, where I’ve spent summers. For the same amount of money, I could rent a really basic, old-looking apartment with no facilities. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
I'm glad I don't have to deal with daily noise pollution while living abroad. I was expecting you to bring it up. Maybe you simply forgot, or is it not a concern for your family?
@MagichourManila I lived at 26th floor and it was actually surprisingly quit in our apartment, that`s why I didn`t bring it up as I did not struggle from noise.
@dennis.teevee It was a slip of the tongue, I wrote 50 on the screen, not 500 euros. But it`s till a lot for a several hours ferry in Asia, in my opinion.
You know, you and the hubby can fix all the cons you are experiencing in the country by simply moving back to the country of your origin. There, maybe all your worries would go away. No place like home. What's stopping you?
@@rogersmith1408 Did you understand my post? Tell me where I corrected anything in her opinion, or disagreed on her cons? Use your brain before you respond.
Everytime I hear of any vlogger, not just you, who criticises any country's bad infrastructure where you have been puts me off big time because of your entitled mentality. You may not admit that you are but you really are. Let me tell you why: because you're telling your audience that you deserve better and that you shouldn't be inconvenienced by any of these things to keep you going in life when in the first place it's your decision to live in that place. Think about it and I mean contemplate about it and tell me if I'm wrong. Love this blog btw. Peace!
She tells it as she sees and experience. Food and HUMIDITY, I AGREE and I'm Filipino. I literally hate the scorching heat perhaps because I've a slight asthma but even some healthy Filipinos, they don't like the heat which we all can't do nothing about.
Eto ang mga problema ng pinas kaya konti lang ang mga foreign tourists at hindi sila nagtatagal sa ating bansa: 1. Rampant Corruption in government and public. 2. Very very very few modern infrastructures. 3. No modern transportation 4. No modern airport 4. Mahina or walang internet 5. Nawawalan ng kuryente (brownout) 5. Mahina or nawawalan or walang tubig 6. Nakawan at kikilan sa NAIA airport 7. EXPENSIVE accomodations 8. Maraming patayan, kriminal, nakawan, mandurukot, snatchers, kidnappers , drug addicts at mga pushers 9. Mga ganid na taxi at tricycle drivers over-charging/scamming foreign tourists 10. Mga basura or litters sa kalye at mga bangketa. Mga pinoy wala talagang disiplina. Kahit saan tayo nagtatapon ng mga basura/ litters natin. 11. Pati sa mga beach, dagat, gubat at bundok may mga basura din..mga plastic bottles, plastik supot, wrappers at kung ano ano pang mga litter/garbage. 12. Mga illegal vendors sa kalsada/bangketa, may vendor din sa gitna ng badian canyon, panglao sandbar at mga bangkang vendor sa dagat ng el nido at coron. Kaya madumi at maraming mga basura sa ating mga kapaligiran at kalikasan. MAGTINDA KAYO SA TAMANG LUGAR. 13. Illegal squatters, street dwellers and beggars everywhere, particularly children asking money from foreigners. Tapos sasabihin natin "Its more fun in the Phlippines" ??? Nakakahiya ! Tourism will boost our local economy kasi foreigners spend money in our country which helps our local business to earn more. The local and national government MUST do something to solve/fix these problems.
She was in India & Sri Lanka (jez) .. It's not "entitled bias" to point out Pro's & Con's to mostly Westerners watching her Travel Vid .. The Culture Shock (physical realities / Infrastructure etc) hit most Westerners & newbies hard .. The Philippines Infrastructure is lagging behind many SE Asian Countries, sorry just a fact ..
@@enzos711 The Philippines infrastructure is lagging behind many SE Asian Countries? Really? And you know that for a fact? I am sorry too that you are so full of CRAP!
See this is a perspective of a foreign female which is totally different in many aspects from the perspective of a foreign man. We foreign men have a big advantage, and that is the Filipinas that are so attractive in almost every way compared to the western woman. Lets be honest foreign women are not attracted to Filipino men. In fact foreign women are not attracted to any Asian man. But in her case, I guess being married, her perspective is different. Good video all in all.
The other side of the coin is that most Filipino men do not see western women as the marrying type. In your case, what makes you assume that Pinays find you attractive simply because you're a "foreign man"? You don't think they would prefer to be with their own kind at every opportunity?
@FrankSouza-ss7cz Thank you for sharing your perspective! It’s true that experiences can differ based on various factors, including gender. I appreciate your honesty, and I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
You're narrow minded. Not everyone are living at the same standard of living and their expenditures varies in their social life. That is the very same reason why you have hundreds of vloggers talking about their cost of living. It changes from person to person and city to city.
@perrykomick9478 I get that there are already many videos on the cost of living, but I’m sharing my own experience. Everyone has a different story to tell,
;@@JABM-AU "You didn't pay attn" she started with "Everyone Speaks English" and later ment, some may not out in remote provinces ..A lot different than "44% Do Not"
@JABM-AU It’s actually really upsetting to see such strong reactions from some Filipino commenters. I genuinely enjoyed my stay and love the Philippines and its people. As a vlogger, I feel it's important to talk about both the pros and cons.
Thanks for your honesty...I'm filipino and lived in multiple countries. A lot of filipinos are sensitive and don't take well to the truth/criticism yet they criticize a lot and think it's absolutely ok. My father had an emergency last year and had to go to the hospital but they kept him there for more than a week because they said he had covid. According to the doctor when my father was released, he didn't have covid but had traces of it. I called B.S. on it and told my family they saw a California driver's license when my father was admitted which is why they tried to keep him longer. They knew we would have to pay it. Luckily, we have insurance. My point of telling you this story is that even my mother was upset with me and told me I was always criticizing the Philippines. I was just calling it how I saw it.
There’s no perfect world, why Philippines?? We speaks good English and we have only rainy and dry seasons in a year, but climate change is here now!! Just enjoy as much as you can.
@jamescalifornia2964 In most shopping malls and restaurants, toilet paper was available. If it wasn't, I always carry tissues in my purse-problem solved! :)
I’m Fil/Am living here in the 🇵🇭. There are choices to live here comfortably, eat healthy, clean surroundings with fresh air and without pollution. I live in a gated village about 30 minute drive to Metro Manila like Makati and BGC. It all depends in traffic and the time I travel.
I do my grocery shopping mainly at S&R, Landers, Shopwise, SM Hyoermarket etc. I don’t go to the public market. I don’t go2 carinderia and street foods. I prefer a healthier home cooked meals. I do IF which means intermittent fasting. Other than traffic and crazy drivers I don’t have any problems living here in the 🇵🇭. The one advantage living here is my money goes further.
So funny how Filipinos never miss an opportunity to brag every little things they can. Especially about their links with the US. " I'm not just a Filipino doing standard Filipino stuff. Heck no! I'm an FIL/Am which is a much better Filipino than common Filipinos". Philippines would never be Philippines without people like you. Keep it up.
@amaliahightower Thanks for sharing your experience! It’s great to hear how you’ve found a comfortable lifestyle in the Philippines, especially with access to fresh air and healthy food options. I agree that grocery shopping at places like S&R and SM Hypermarket can make a big difference, and it’s awesome that you can enjoy home-cooked meals while managing your health with intermittent fasting. It sounds like you’ve made the most of living here! 😊
I love SM Lite Residence ! Everything you need is in the building. Too much traffic in Manila.
My adopted daughter lives in San Fernando, La Union.
I was so surprised to find your channel !
@herbertgautier1550 It's great to hear you love SM Light Residences! Having everything you need in one building definitely adds to the convenience. Traffic can be challenging in Manila, but it's nice to have a cozy home base to return to. San Fernando, La Union, is such a beautiful area! I'm glad you found my channel-welcome! 😊
There's no perfect country .if you choose Philippines, just enjoy the positives, good vibes, friendliness of the people, the local cuisine , having fun in the scenic places and low cost of living over the negatives. Attitude and good vibes will make you happy. Thanks for sharing your story.
@FelixVeridiano Absolutely! There's no perfect country, but if you choose the Philippines, it’s all about focusing on the positives-like the friendly people, delicious local cuisine, and beautiful scenic spots. Embracing a positive attitude really makes all the difference. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Very nice video and I agree with almost everything you mention. I happen to really like many of the Filipino foods though like the Sinigang sour soup, Pansit, adobo and others. A few of the big turn offs for me are the pollution, noise and air and trash, the reliability of constant power, safe walking areas, drainage and ease of getting things done. I have been warned by many to be extremely patient. The country's beauty, its people and friendly culture are so nice though. I will certainly come for a nice visit but not so sure that is the place for me to stay long term.
@Robert8455 Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I totally understand where you're coming from. It’s great that you enjoy Filipino food, and you’re right-the beauty and friendliness here are something special. I hope you have a wonderful visit and get a real feel for the place!
You can go anywhere in the world and will find things you will not like. I travel to enjoy the culture, food and the people. I don’t care about anything else because it’s not my place to critique things that are different than mine.
@VALENTINOCAYAS I get where you’re coming from, but my goal with this video is to help potential expats make informed decisions about living in the Philippines. It wouldn’t be fair to only highlight the positives and overlook the negatives. I genuinely see the glass as half full, but as a vlogger, I believe it’s crucial to present both the pros and cons to give a complete picture!
@@LoveLiveDiscoveryou’re completely right about your point and not everyone has the same purpose for traveling. I don’t see any negative side of what you tried to convey to your audience. I think it’s great that you point out the not so obvious to everyone. Wish you well into the future
@@LoveLiveDiscover🤮🤮🤮🤮
@@LoveLiveDiscover .... exactly, a good video about a country delves into the positives and negatives. In fact the negatives should be even highlighted more, so that travellers know what to expect. Its very easy for someone to say " Its not my place to critique things that are different from mine" Its not critiquing, its stating the facts. But nowadays any negative comment is frowned upon.
@@FrankSouza-ss7cz You’re right! It’s not about criticizing but sharing facts and honest experiences. Thanks for your perspective!
Nice vlog information 🥰 beautiful experience vacation
@planning-A1945 Thanks for nice words :)
Very niced video. Thank u and enjoy your stay❤
@jimm.8977 Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! ❤
Well done.
Thanks.
@hg2. Thanks for support :)
Welcome to the Philippines god bless you
@RichardFerrer-wg2vw Thank you so much! God bless you too! 😊🙏
we welcome you and your family to live in peace in the philipine if you wish to, you. may be also contribute for philipine betterment in the future. wish you all the best.
Thank you 🙏🏼
VERY INFORMATIVE, YOU COULD CONVINCE YOUR FRIENDS TO COME THERE.
@allanbalbuena6236 Glad you liked it :)
I feel like these estimates are pretty low with today’s inflation.
After 2 months you need to get a tourist card ( 3000 p) regardless fore how long you stay, the best fresh meat and other things you get in the market( if you know where to go)
@fransodekerken-sf7xs True, it`s called ARC, I forgot to mention. Thanks for insight :)
Welcome to the Philippines. Iit's not for everybody. Thank you for visiting our country. There are other restaurant in manila that you can have veg. in their menu. Some grilled food or fish.If you like.
@victoriafediuk362 Thank you for the warm welcome! I appreciate the suggestions for vegetarian options and grilled food in Manila. It's always great to explore new places and find what works for me!
Many vloggers do this same pros and cons, it mostly duplication.
Well I hate the snow. So I'll take the hot and humid over the snow any day. I live in the south in tn. It get humid here and I spent a total of 1 year in Japan as well
@davidparrish3538 I totally get that! I prefer hot and humid weather over snow, which is why I left Russia, but I do miss the snow sometimes. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
You are right more expensive to go to El Nido, Palawan, Cebu and other islands. I figured it out.
Same amount of money and you can go to Japan, Vietnam, Singapore. What’s going on ???
They have some great fish, Grilled Tuna, etc, & "Lapu Lapu;" noodles (Pancit Bihon or Canton), Pork or Chicken Adobo, Rotisserie Chicken & Barbecue Pork .. Ever Try Chicken Mami & Siopao .. You can get Any kind of International or Fast food there these days .. And Chinese Food is everywhere ..
@enzos711 Thanks for recommendations
As a Filipino i love all our dishes, the fatty, the salty, the sweet, the sour, etc.... I don't know why food would be a problem for you since you can find all kinds of non-filipino foods sold everywhere, in the mall in restaurants, etc....
EDIT: Oh i understand you are concerned about the expenses... Well people who don't have enough money to spend on a desired comfortable vacation should just stay at home.
she said her problem is Filipino food
@@eagleofthenorthmacroexcell6843 Then don't eat Filipino food.. easy! As if all you could ever find and eat here are all strictly Filipino food. And about the transportation, not satisfied but won't transfer to a better one because expensive?! And... Oh never mind.
@@pingyu5141 It's her pros and cons. She doesn't like Filipino food, but it doesn't mean that she doesn't like the taste others don't like also
"Filipino Food is not popular" with most Westerners, sorry .. As compared with Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, or even Japanese or Korean .. Just a fact ..
@pingyu5141 I appreciate your love for Filipino food, but it’s not fair to say I should go home just because I prefer international cuisine. I’m not lacking money; I simply don’t enjoy the local dishes as much. Everyone has different tastes, and that’s okay!
Enjoyed yourself every single day ❤
@mayg.931 thank you ☺
Your right is easy to get visa
Visit Baguio city summer capital of the Philippines You gonna love it'
@RichardFerrer-wg2vw Thanks for recommendation 🙂
I agree with you on food choices although here in manila you will have alot of restaurant choices tho its a bit expensive if you dont cook yourself but if you buy on groceries i think you'll save alot more 😅 idk if you also try to go to local market... But yea keep safe always...
@DarkAngelBright Thanks! Yes, there are many options in Manila, but I agree, cooking at home is usually cheaper, and do that for the most of the days! Vegetables and fruit I usually get from markets.
But theres a lot of western Restaurant there you can go and eat
@iansantillan5078 yeah, that`s what we did :)
Live in BGC if you dont want black out (they call it brown out because it is during day time). You have a choice where to live. In province if you dont mind brown outs.
@fenderbend3r That's a great point! BGC is definitely a good option for more reliable power. Living in the province has its charm, but brownouts can be a challenge. Thanks for sharing!
We appreciate your stay in the Philippines.
Hope you can stay longer.
@RR52517 Thanks :)
..thanks for stating the facts, esp. the cons..
for the foods with lessr fat, a japanese-filipino style might be the right ones 4 u😊
@LTEAGLES-gh6we thanks for nice words and recommendation, I`ll try :)
There's no perfect country. Every country has good and bad side. You can't compare each country because they have different traditions, cultures and customs.
Philippines is not good for finicky, fussy and snooty foreigners. 🤨🤨
However, there's more fun in the Philippines. ❤😍
Who's talking about a perfect country? If it would be at least decent, but it's not. There are so many problems and sources of danger. How can you ignore it? We can't pretend problems don't exist. Everything is too in-your-face. Nothing works. When you must give money to the police or treat them in a restaurant for them to do their jobs, there's a big problem.
@gracia130 Every country has its pros and cons, and comparing them can be tricky because of their unique traditions and cultures. Thanks for your insight!
@@LoveLiveDiscover Let's be fair. The Philippines have way too many cons, and problems. Life quality is very low. It's overpopulated, and there's not enough opportunities for everyone. Many things that are very simple and easy for everyone in the west are hard, and complicated in the Philippines. Like throwing waste in a garbage can for example.
@@callofthecthulhu4148 From my perspective as an expat, I don’t see that many cons. Like in other Asian countries, there are a lot of street dogs, language barriers, or getting overcharged everywhere because you're a foreigner. But for me, the Philippines, along with Thailand, are my two favorite countries in Asia. It really comes down to how you experience and adapt to the place.
@@LoveLiveDiscover Hi there. Thanks for your reply. It's a very interesting topic. I was referring to the living, and working conditions in general. It's a highly dysfunctional and corrupt country. Nothing works. I have stayed in a city called Antipolo. Extremely corrupt place. If I describe the experience that I had and what I saw to the average Norty American, he or she will never believe me. It was ridiculously bad. Most people there are in despair. They're so used to low standards and incompetence that they don't even realize that what they do is wrong. Trying to reason them only makes conflicts. Foreigners must keep their mouths shut. Locals don't accept criticism.
I went in stores and establishments where employees seemed in depression . They work for very small salaries and must give it to their parents. It's not just few cons.
When you go to another country you do not required to eat the local food. Me if I go to another country I never sign up to eat local food maybe I try but if I don't like it I'm not gonna eat it tons of other international food available in the country
@darthvader-rr27888 I disagree! Trying local food is a big part of the experience and something I love about traveling. It’s a great way to connect with the culture and meet new flavors. And even though I am not fan of Filipino cuisine in general I saved few recipes for myself: Chicken adobo & Chicken Inasal which I will cook even when leave Philippines :)
You are right more expensive to go to El Nido, Palawan, Cebu and other islands. I figured it out.
Same amount of money and you go to Japan, Vietnam, Singapore. What’s going on ???
@marianeil6630 It’s true! Traveling to places like El Nido and Cebu can get pricey, and it's surprising how similar the costs can be for destinations like Japan or Vietnam. It’s definitely something to think about when planning trips! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
You have to have a travel insurance when you go anywhere in the world.
@fenderbend3r I totally understand! In my experience, it was actually cheaper for me to pay per visit at the hospital, and thankfully, nothing serious happened. But I definitely see the value in having travel insurance for peace of mind!
Thanks for the honest review. I’m moving to BGC soon. Appreciate your input.
@blackwonderBW You’re welcome! BGC is a great area, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it! Best of luck with your move!
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Welcome to the Philippines ❤ new subscriber here ❤
@LoicFoundGrace Thank you so much! Glad to have you here ❤
Hi Julia.
I'm a new subscriber to your channel.
Thanks for this video explaining the "pros" and "cons" of the Philippines.
I'm planning to visit there next year and with your observations, it gives a different prospective of the Philippines.
Thanks and keep up the good work.
@floribertosousa2251 Hi! Welcome to my channel! I'm glad you found the video helpful. Enjoy your trip next year, and thanks for the support! 😊
Girl pollution really now, well you should avoid China, Korea, KSA parts of England coz of the dust in the air that you can't even go out for health hazard it brings. For typhoons and Earthquakes, well those are also prevalent in many countries saying it as a con where would you suggest to now. Sorry to burst your bubbles for delulu expectations for a paradise world, utopia didn't exist. It never did. Well Eutopia do exist it's good alternative for your delulu.
true.i went to dubai and qatar this year and i got really sick,due to dust and allergens .stayed in the hotel most of the time. i didnt realize how close uae from india,one of the most polluted country in the world!
@BlazingMarikit7707 I appreciate your perspective! Personally, I'm not very sensitive to air pollution, so I didn't feel uncomfortable during my stay in Manila. I understand that every place has its challenges, but I try to focus on the positives. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
There is a lot good hospitals like st lukes for example do your research first
@iansantillan5078 We've been to St. Luke's since it's pretty close to our condo. It looks great for sure, but we were disappointed with the service we received. I guess it really depends on the doctor you get.
I think Dumaguete is the right place for you.
@DeborahOlson-r2n Thanks for the suggestion! Dumaguete is known for its expat-friendly vibe and beautiful scenery. I’ll definitely consider it for future travels!
If you want to live in the Philippines or anywhere in the world comfortably, you must have enough money.. don’t believe what others say that living here is cheap.
It just depends where you stay and if you are contented to eating only anything and live in a shabby place in a far flung provinces and willing to farm and fish ., then having cheap life is possible but if you are used to nice food and good place .. well., sorry to disappoint you. Life here is just as expensive as the rest of the world when you prefer a good life.
You are right, as I lived there and actually found that prices of International goods are actually more expensive than Canada for example. The reason is the Philippines imports everything including rice. Another reason is the economy is pitiful, hence they pay dearly for import goods.
@Justice, I guess ur a professional judge or pure butthole!🤮🤮🤮🤮
@Justiceseeker_65 Absolutely! You make a valid point! Comfort and quality of life often come with a price, no matter where you are. It really depends on your lifestyle choices and preferences. While some may find ways to live cheaply, those used to certain standards may need to budget more for a comfortable life.
That said, life here is still way cheaper than in Europe, where I’ve spent summers. For the same amount of money, I could rent a really basic, old-looking apartment with no facilities.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Me pilipino but i also Dont like fatty food.. Mam can couse to high cholesterol
Thats were your patient will be tested....we are tropical country... dont expect what you have in your country here...
@hectorquirao3617 I love Asia and happy to be coming here again and again 😊
I think, other foods like Chinese foods or American foods etc, there still fats in their food
I'm glad I don't have to deal with daily noise pollution while living abroad. I was expecting you to bring it up. Maybe you simply forgot, or is it not a concern for your family?
Maybe she never experienced it
@MagichourManila I lived at 26th floor and it was actually surprisingly quit in our apartment, that`s why I didn`t bring it up as I did not struggle from noise.
@eagleofthenorthmacroexcell6843 right, was quit in my home :)
500 euros to ride a ferry? you got scammed.
@dennis.teevee It was a slip of the tongue, I wrote 50 on the screen, not 500 euros. But it`s till a lot for a several hours ferry in Asia, in my opinion.
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BEAUTIFUL COUPLE IN PHILIPPINES WATCHING FROM LOS ANGELES U.S.A
Another pinoy bragging about being in the US lollllllll.
@Jojo-nz1uw Thank you so much! We appreciate the love from Los Angeles! 😊
Hello thanks for shating my county philippines enjoy your stay beautiful place in manila god bless stay safe❤
@Aidaladang Thank you for the warm welcome! God bless you too! ❤️🙏
Have you visit Baguio city 🏙️ 😅
@DarkAngelBright no, I didn`t. Hopefully next time :)
Don't get stuck in the Philippines. Try also Dhaka...sort of spreading the love
Dhaka Bangladesh? My goodness.
@4rct1c9Ic3m4n thanks for your concern, I`m actually spending every winter in different country, so maybe one day will visit Dhaka :)
@@LoveLiveDiscover "My goodness" quickly followed by "Maybe someday" That's the quickest change of heart I've ever heard!! lol
@4rctc9Ic3m4n First comment was from a different person :)
@@LoveLiveDiscover My bad...Enjoy your stay in the Philippines
Filipinos people are different look,s like, because have a mix blood, Japanische, China, Spanien,,Amerika, 😅
"Not much" Japanese, American or even Spanish ..
@@enzos711 Who ask you?
Old people filipinos in Provinz can speak Englisch too.
The older and less educated the more likely less English ..
@dulseporree8280 yeah, when we were living in San Juan LU many older people did speak good English
You know, you and the hubby can fix all the cons you are experiencing in the country by simply moving back to the country of your origin. There, maybe all your worries would go away. No place like home. What's stopping you?
Lmao you seem triggered. You can't handle someone not sugarcoating their views?
@@JABM-AUWhy are you laughing by yourself? You must be nuts. You seem to have a reading comprehension problem too, clown.
Every place in the world has positives and negatives. I guess you somehow feel the Phillipines has no negatives? 😂😂😂
Don't be rude. People are entitling to their opinion, in most countries. If you see something incorrect, you may correct people, but, not opinions.
@@rogersmith1408 Did you understand my post? Tell me where I corrected anything in her opinion, or disagreed on her cons? Use your brain before you respond.
5 months = long vacation.
@waterbug1135 You might be right, but for me, five months is enough to say I’ve truly lived in a country.
Everytime I hear of any vlogger, not just you, who criticises any country's bad infrastructure where you have been puts me off big time because of your entitled mentality. You may not admit that you are but you really are. Let me tell you why: because you're telling your audience that you deserve better and that you shouldn't be inconvenienced by any of these things to keep you going in life when in the first place it's your decision to live in that place. Think about it and I mean contemplate about it and tell me if I'm wrong. Love this blog btw. Peace!
She is just comparing to other countries.
She tells it as she sees and experience. Food and HUMIDITY, I AGREE and I'm Filipino. I literally hate the scorching heat perhaps because I've a slight asthma but even some healthy Filipinos, they don't like the heat which we all can't do nothing about.
Eto ang mga problema ng pinas kaya konti lang ang mga foreign tourists at hindi sila nagtatagal sa ating bansa:
1. Rampant Corruption in government and public.
2. Very very very few modern infrastructures.
3. No modern transportation
4. No modern airport
4. Mahina or walang internet
5. Nawawalan ng kuryente (brownout)
5. Mahina or nawawalan or walang tubig
6. Nakawan at kikilan sa NAIA airport
7. EXPENSIVE accomodations
8. Maraming patayan, kriminal, nakawan, mandurukot, snatchers, kidnappers , drug addicts at mga pushers
9. Mga ganid na taxi at tricycle drivers over-charging/scamming foreign tourists
10. Mga basura or litters sa kalye at mga bangketa. Mga pinoy wala talagang disiplina. Kahit saan tayo nagtatapon ng mga basura/ litters natin.
11. Pati sa mga beach, dagat, gubat at bundok may mga basura din..mga plastic bottles, plastik supot, wrappers at kung ano ano pang mga litter/garbage.
12. Mga illegal vendors sa kalsada/bangketa, may vendor din sa gitna ng badian canyon, panglao sandbar at mga bangkang vendor sa dagat ng el nido at coron. Kaya madumi at maraming mga basura sa ating mga kapaligiran at kalikasan. MAGTINDA KAYO SA TAMANG LUGAR.
13. Illegal squatters, street dwellers and beggars everywhere, particularly children asking money from foreigners.
Tapos sasabihin natin "Its more fun in the Phlippines" ??? Nakakahiya ! Tourism will boost our local economy kasi foreigners spend money in our country which helps our local business to earn more. The local and national government MUST do something to solve/fix these problems.
She was in India & Sri Lanka (jez) .. It's not "entitled bias" to point out Pro's & Con's to mostly Westerners watching her Travel Vid .. The Culture Shock (physical realities / Infrastructure etc) hit most Westerners & newbies hard .. The Philippines Infrastructure is lagging behind many SE Asian Countries, sorry just a fact ..
@@enzos711 The Philippines infrastructure is lagging behind many SE Asian Countries? Really? And you know that for a fact? I am sorry too that you are so full of CRAP!
See this is a perspective of a foreign female which is totally different in many aspects from the perspective of a foreign man. We foreign men have a big advantage, and that is the Filipinas that are so attractive in almost every way compared to the western woman. Lets be honest foreign women are not attracted to Filipino men. In fact foreign women are not attracted to any Asian man.
But in her case, I guess being married, her perspective is different. Good video all in all.
The other side of the coin is that most Filipino men do not see western women as the marrying type. In your case, what makes you assume that Pinays find you attractive simply because you're a "foreign man"? You don't think they would prefer to be with their own kind at every opportunity?
@@83nomad5 They tell us so, in my UA-cam videos :) Besides that I have been there once, a long time ago, but it was totally true then
@FrankSouza-ss7cz Thank you for sharing your perspective! It’s true that experiences can differ based on various factors, including gender. I appreciate your honesty, and I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
😂...you are 2yrs too late...there already 100 videos on cost of living🤷♂️
You're narrow minded. Not everyone are living at the same standard of living and their expenditures varies in their social life. That is the very same reason why you have hundreds of vloggers talking about their cost of living. It changes from person to person and city to city.
@perrykomick9478 I get that there are already many videos on the cost of living, but I’m sharing my own experience. Everyone has a different story to tell,
@@JABM-AU 😂😂yeah
"According to a 2023 survey, 55% of Filipinos speak English." You have not spent much time in "the Provinces" where 1/2 the population lives ..
You didn't pay attention to what she said. She actually mentioned that some provinces and villagers may not speak English.
;@@JABM-AU "You didn't pay attn" she started with "Everyone Speaks English" and later ment, some may not out in remote provinces ..A lot different than "44% Do Not"
A lot of Filipino commenting are so triggered of her cons. Typical.
When a foreigner doesn't sugarcoat what they say they become public enemy number.
@JABM-AU It’s actually really upsetting to see such strong reactions from some Filipino commenters. I genuinely enjoyed my stay and love the Philippines and its people. As a vlogger, I feel it's important to talk about both the pros and cons.
Thanks for your honesty...I'm filipino and lived in multiple countries. A lot of filipinos are sensitive and don't take well to the truth/criticism yet they criticize a lot and think it's absolutely ok. My father had an emergency last year and had to go to the hospital but they kept him there for more than a week because they said he had covid. According to the doctor when my father was released, he didn't have covid but had traces of it. I called B.S. on it and told my family they saw a California driver's license when my father was admitted which is why they tried to keep him longer. They knew we would have to pay it. Luckily, we have insurance. My point of telling you this story is that even my mother was upset with me and told me I was always criticizing the Philippines. I was just calling it how I saw it.
There’s no perfect world, why Philippines?? We speaks good English and we have only rainy and dry seasons in a year, but climate change is here now!! Just enjoy as much as you can.
😩👉 🧻 No toilet paper ...
@jamescalifornia2964 In most shopping malls and restaurants, toilet paper was available. If it wasn't, I always carry tissues in my purse-problem solved! :)
Too much talking, I wanna see you guys swimming in the beautiful ocean 😊😅😮
@bert-bb3cm Check out my Cebu vlog then 😅
Yes, mostly Filipinos are speak ing englisch was because the reason ,Philippines was 300 years Amerika colony 😂
300 years? You’re wrong!
From 1521-1898 colonized by Spain and US up to 1946.
better research first before commenting! 50 yrs US and 300 plus yrs Spain!
@fym216 I actually was wondering, why everyone speak English then, not Spanish?
@@LoveLiveDiscover That is a great question!
Opppsssss you are only the one who didnt like our food
Street foods are salty or very sweet, better cook in your house or condo. Diabetes and hypertension are exploding
@marianeil6630 Agree, cooking at home is always the best!
Old people filipinos in Provinz can speak Englisch too.