Sanne, 29, sold everything and moved to the Philippines.

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  • Опубліковано 11 лип 2015
  • Read full interview here: www.ettannatliv.se/sanne-29-s...
    Sanne Sevig lived a stress-filled life in Sweden. When she fainted behind the wheel she decided to move abroad. She ended up in the beautiful island of Siargao in the southeast Philippines where she now runs a hostel and living a relaxed life.

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  • @extremesportsphilippines5583
    @extremesportsphilippines5583 6 років тому +879

    I was from Belgium and I living now 14years in the Philippines, I never wannabe somewhere else . The greatest country in the world for me

    • @georgeholmes1490
      @georgeholmes1490 4 роки тому +14

      Yes, its a blessed country, Amen. The jihadh muzkems are doing bad to Belguim. I was thete.

    • @Friendlyneighborhoodguy
      @Friendlyneighborhoodguy 4 роки тому +10

      Extreme sports Philippines how does it feel to be a Belgian in the Philippines.

    • @jean-pierredevent970
      @jean-pierredevent970 4 роки тому

      Hey, if you are used to play in bands or sing in a choir to spend your time and then you live there long time where there is not so much to do culturally, don't you start craving culture ? Of course there is karaoke I admit. Sometimes I do think on the other hand, that all that playing or singing here has become such a prestige matter that it's not really fun anymore.

    • @balaisamanah2024
      @balaisamanah2024 4 роки тому +4

      I Hope you could visit Sibuyan Island Romblon someday.

    • @donnabenjamin5099
      @donnabenjamin5099 4 роки тому +24

      @Isaac Palileo oh really? Why some people get annoyed when they heard the Philippines? Hm? U know bro this country is a christian country unlike some country they dont know who Jesus really is. How sad. We're very thankful that we are born in this country bcuz this country knows Jesus and who Jesus in our lives.🙂 And that even simple thing, WE ARE BLESSED.

  • @JackNorthrup
    @JackNorthrup 5 років тому +409

    I did basically the same thing seven years ago. I sold everything and came over with a laptop, a camera and art supplies. The only things I brought could be fit in a backpack. I never regretted it for a minute. Life is Good and very stress free here.

    • @wileyferrer103
      @wileyferrer103 5 років тому +12

      Good for you sir. You find peace in the most unexpected place like Philippines

    • @applegaybudionganon9790
      @applegaybudionganon9790 5 років тому +2

      yes u r right

    • @jeffreyvillamea4752
      @jeffreyvillamea4752 4 роки тому +3

      Jack Northrup happy for you sir. Gives me a reason to love my country.

    • @Cryptony1975
      @Cryptony1975 4 роки тому +1

      do you currently work or retired there?

    • @shamanic101
      @shamanic101 4 роки тому +1

      Homeless AMERICAN in the Philippines ( SHOCKING )
      ua-cam.com/video/pWQodQmW-h0/v-deo.html

  • @frankyzee
    @frankyzee 7 років тому +803

    We left America in 2003 and never looked back. Quezon province is our beautiful backyard. I wouldn't think of ever leaving this country. It's the people, so kind and gracious.

    • @karlritz5051
      @karlritz5051 6 років тому

      HAHAHA

    • @gustavscholten597
      @gustavscholten597 6 років тому +20

      Philipino Kind and gracious ? You have got a lot to learn. Never trust a philippino with money. And NEVER lend them money. It nearly always ends up in tears..

    • @mrconfusion87
      @mrconfusion87 6 років тому +3

      Where in Quezon province exactly? 😊

    • @cielosalvador4726
      @cielosalvador4726 6 років тому +24

      Gus Scholten idiot she left US in 2003 its 2018 now stupid he’s been in the philippines for 15 years and still says something nice about the philippines so you better shut up stupid animal its ok i undestand that no one loves you hahahah

    • @MeowMeowLon
      @MeowMeowLon 6 років тому +14

      cielo salvador pinagtanggol mo ang pinas sa pamamaraang sobrang pangit na paguugali. 😢

  • @ponorj
    @ponorj 3 роки тому +33

    She's such a well-rounded human being! We need more explorers with her mindset. She has a lot of appreciation and respect for the culture and wants to give back to the community and the land.

  • @adeelhussain3217
    @adeelhussain3217 6 років тому +158

    I love Philippines alot and it is really pradaise on earth
    People here are so amazing and polite I love u all ....I'm also planning to move Philippines forever .
    Love u Philippines..love from Kashmir

    • @edorman07
      @edorman07 4 роки тому +2

      & we love u too😂

    • @MsTinnn
      @MsTinnn 4 роки тому +1

      We love you too

    • @balaisamanah2024
      @balaisamanah2024 4 роки тому +1

      I Hope you could visit Sibuyan Island Romblon someday.

    • @tonzapata7748
      @tonzapata7748 4 роки тому

      @@edorman07 Hahahahahha

    • @tonzapata7748
      @tonzapata7748 4 роки тому

      @@MsTinnn Sana all love hahahaha

  • @happytimeadventures9492
    @happytimeadventures9492 6 років тому +943

    I am leaving the U.S. for the Philippines permanently in 2018.
    In 10 years of traveling to the Philippines, I always feel happier, healthier, and better than when I am in the U.S.

    • @userjlj
      @userjlj 6 років тому +18

      Happy Time Adventures i do hope you found your place here.. GOODLUCK to you!!!

    • @almaongisano9273
      @almaongisano9273 5 років тому +15

      Hmm.. Welcome to the Philippines.. Mabuhay

    • @pballanimopexer452
      @pballanimopexer452 5 років тому +7

      HAPPY TIME ADVENTURES.. dare I say, welcome home? if you need any help let me know. im in FB.

    • @pballanimopexer452
      @pballanimopexer452 5 років тому

      PBALLNIPEX

    • @pballanimopexer452
      @pballanimopexer452 5 років тому

      desamator11 it really IS a small world after all....

  • @georgemarkdulnuan2190
    @georgemarkdulnuan2190 4 роки тому +101

    While most filipinos felt in reverse, they wanted to escape this beautiful place and migrate somewhere thinking better opportunities outside the philippines, i never imagined not in a single moment in my life to leave this beautiful and magnificent paradise.. life maybe hard and tough sometime but i guess every place on earth has that feelings. But i was born here, live here and from here my remains will be buried.. i will be forever guest of this land..

    • @mariovicentekangleon4259
      @mariovicentekangleon4259 4 роки тому +1

      True

    • @philagustin9465
      @philagustin9465 4 роки тому +1

      its just like love, not everyone feels they belong and you cant force someone to love something they feel toxic or unhealthy, respect people's decisions everyone has their own experience in life.

    • @ariellin2541
      @ariellin2541 3 роки тому +12

      Ang problema lang kasi sa pilipinas. Kapag sa foreigners, mababait talaga sila. Pero kapag kapwa pinoy, sisiraan at idodown pa nila. Hindi ko naman nilalahat. Pero mostly.

    • @diegoaguilardiaz9614
      @diegoaguilardiaz9614 3 роки тому +2

      If you're a Filipino you will know how hard the life in the Philippines. And I hope someday Philippines will rise again so many of our kababayan will not migrate anymore for better life.

    • @ianian6221
      @ianian6221 3 роки тому

      Try reading "under my invisible umbrella" it was written by an american who experience living in PH

  • @lexmats8527
    @lexmats8527 7 років тому +1109

    The beauty of the philippines is not in Manila, the capital, but outside it. Visayas and Mindanao is where the relaxing life is at.

    • @jennydiazvigneault5548
      @jennydiazvigneault5548 6 років тому +41

      Except for the beheadings by the muslims in Mindanao and the war in Marawi. Other than that is its really beautiful there. If only I was made of steel I would love to see Mindanao.

    • @gustavscholten597
      @gustavscholten597 6 років тому +8

      Lex Mats On the other hand of course there’s widespread corruption and 10 million pinoys leave the relaxing lifestyle and go work overseas.you cannot live in the Phils without electric fan going 24 hrs a day. EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR. For the vast majority of Philippinos it’s not much fun.less so in 20 years when the population will be 150 million.....living a simple life is not for everyone.

    • @moyeenahmed
      @moyeenahmed 6 років тому

      Lex Mats aáq

    • @fumaaa5643
      @fumaaa5643 6 років тому +18

      Eugene Torculas Manila also has corrupt politicians, corrupt and lazy law enforcers, rampant drug addicts, garbage everywhere, polution, shit on the streets and a lot of criminals roaming around the streets. People from Manila dont know that Visayas and Mindanao is paradise

    • @josephroybastasa8938
      @josephroybastasa8938 5 років тому +4

      Tips ...tagalog women in part of luzon is not good as a wife only citizen after 1 year devorse.....

  • @juanitopelaez7630
    @juanitopelaez7630 7 років тому +56

    Just respect her decision. We are all looking for that one place. That one place that will give us peace. And she found her place.

  • @l3MTA3l
    @l3MTA3l 6 років тому +91

    There's something about the Philippines that make you feel joy and happiness, in the provinces anyway. You can feel it in the air and the environment. Its very soothing.

    • @rhonadelantado110
      @rhonadelantado110 5 років тому +2

      1000% agree

    • @eirene7825
      @eirene7825 4 роки тому +1

      Tama po

    • @totogianzon1713
      @totogianzon1713 4 роки тому +2

      This is pretty obvious by the fact that many foreigners nowadays are opting to settle here permanently especially in the provinces.
      Actually it’s a boom so to speak especially for retirees.

  • @PraiseHymnWorship
    @PraiseHymnWorship 4 роки тому +26

    I am a Filipino living in Belgium for 24 years now and I just had my 12 days Scandinavian tour this August 2019 and I found Sweden, Norway and Denmark are very rich countries, very rich in Natural resources, very clean, people are great, friendly and helpful - there is no language barrier because everybody speak fluently in English!
    I love these countries, their mountains, lakes, rivers, valleys and seas are simply amazing their beauty could cure your stressful life and refreshes your mind, a good get away from blocks of buildings and noisy city, it’s a nice place to live in, food was great and healthy as well!!!

    • @user-xs8re2oy7i
      @user-xs8re2oy7i 3 місяці тому

      I wonder how cheap it is to live in that part of the world.

  • @LuvMyLilBabe
    @LuvMyLilBabe 2 роки тому +35

    Sanne almost single-handedly brought all the best of Sweden to Siargao. Siargao became the best island in the world and Sanne was a big part of that. She literally influenced change and improvement to the native population of the island. Unfortunately Siargao has been wiped out by the super typhoon just few days ago, its a very sad situation. Help are very slow to come by, but Im hoping Sweden will take notice and adopt Siargao for the sake of preserving nature and help Sanne rebuild the island, just a wishful thinking..

    • @timngim583
      @timngim583 5 місяців тому

      So the Philippines needs colonizing to survive

  • @Linguiphile
    @Linguiphile 8 років тому +123

    Overworked and overburdened with family obligations and debt, I have dreamed for the last several years of retiring to the Philippines myself, where I could spend my time as I please: raising chickens and gardening, reading and writing books, and finally translating that long list of books from Japanese into English that I've been working on in rare free moments over the years.

    • @francismelicor7498
      @francismelicor7498 4 роки тому +1

      same. and a small garden...

    • @eirene7825
      @eirene7825 4 роки тому

      Same here po. Good luck to you. Hope you can make it home soon...or hope you're there already.

    • @algrand52
      @algrand52 4 роки тому +2

      Have you fulfilled your wish? In case you did, hope you're doing well and happy.

    • @totogianzon1713
      @totogianzon1713 4 роки тому

      Go live your dream as life is short.

    • @valarmorghulis8139
      @valarmorghulis8139 2 роки тому

      Linguiphile this is what I exactly want to do just saving money for an offgrid life.

  • @debasishdeka
    @debasishdeka 6 років тому +225

    I just love Philippines....I have travelled many south East Asian countries...but Philippines is by far the best in my opinion....reason friendly people, value for money, they speak English, easy to do business with locals n filipina are really cute ....

  • @versalifehub
    @versalifehub 5 років тому +158

    Yes. Philippines is a non stressful country. Except driving in Manila :)

    • @connordrake5713
      @connordrake5713 4 роки тому +2

      Yeah, all of the stress that you may think is in Metro Manila, especially Manila City. I'm glad Mayor Isko is now cleaning Manila City for better.
      My favorite place was my province in Batangas. It's stress free their and you'll feel nature itself.

    • @totogianzon1713
      @totogianzon1713 4 роки тому +2

      Metro Manila now is being decentralized by new metropolises being created elsewhere. Take Clark Green City as an example and when the Bulacan International Airport is completed the proximity will progress as another modern sattelite city. Cavite with Sangley Airport should follow the same pattern as Bulacan.
      Then there’s the extended MRT Lines from North to South and the upcoming subway. Likewise the elevated roadways that are being implemented. There a proposal for a direct bridge from Cavite to Bataan plus the Pasig River is being deployed with water busses or ferries. .
      All these measures are to declog MM of its horrendous traffic issue.
      Metro-Manila is being redefined as we speak.

    • @jeffreydelosreyes5054
      @jeffreydelosreyes5054 4 роки тому +4

      Hahaha.. I am working in Manila, that's true, many says if you really wanted to be a very good driver you need to learn how to drive in streets of manila.😂, But still I love our country :) ♥ 🇵🇭 🇵🇭

    • @versalifehub
      @versalifehub 4 роки тому +1

      @@connordrake5713 where are you in Batangas?

    • @versalifehub
      @versalifehub 4 роки тому +1

      @@jeffreydelosreyes5054 I remember it took 4 hours to go from baclaran to somewhere in QC,

  • @victoriasecret9009
    @victoriasecret9009 7 років тому +19

    It's so great that she found this thing out and did something about it. Congratulations Sanne! Happiness includes peace, contentment......you truly are very smart and lovely.

  • @ezrahbertabiera8179
    @ezrahbertabiera8179 7 років тому +299

    Videos like this make us ask ourselves, "What do we really need?" No one ever needs to leave a stable job, in a highly developed country, but still it does makes us think again, "What do we really need as human beings"?

    • @edmichaelalobog8886
      @edmichaelalobog8886 7 років тому +4

      Maybe having a job just to "live" isn't good enough for them to reach their goals in life?

    • @HappiFix
      @HappiFix 7 років тому +4

      Ezrah Bert Abiera that's deep bro

    • @KG-vo5pm
      @KG-vo5pm 7 років тому +1

      Lol. I didn't see that coming.haha.nice one pre!

    • @margierodrigo550
      @margierodrigo550 7 років тому +3

      happiness

    • @cohleenmichellemejia8889
      @cohleenmichellemejia8889 7 років тому +12

      What do we really need as human beings?We need God :)

  • @newotacis3118
    @newotacis3118 6 років тому +6

    A massive salute to this Swedish lady who appreciate the beauty of Philippines. God Bless

  • @remarkable9248
    @remarkable9248 6 років тому +17

    She has that pure vision for herself and for the community that she chose to live. I hope she'd be happier each day.

  • @lifesmysteriousjourney
    @lifesmysteriousjourney 6 років тому +193

    I lived in the USA and moved to the Philippines Sweden don't hold a candle to the crime in the states much safer here and I live in Mindanao

    • @jaysonvic5278
      @jaysonvic5278 6 років тому +5

      until you get kidnapped by an extremist group. Mindanao is the "warzone" here in the philippines.

    • @cielosalvador4726
      @cielosalvador4726 6 років тому +7

      jason fort no warzone at all its much safer now

    • @deliasuhat1291
      @deliasuhat1291 6 років тому +1

      Joey Hasbell where in mindanao planning to live in Philippines checking already the samal island.my partner is Germany any recommendations 😊

    • @pdckpractitioner1175
      @pdckpractitioner1175 5 років тому

      try to look and visit camiguin where might you love it its amazing place..

    • @TheGOODNEWSfromHeaven
      @TheGOODNEWSfromHeaven 5 років тому +6

      @@jaysonvic5278Please do some more research about Mindanao...or travel around first before sharing your judgment...so many foreigners are living in this island now

  • @NewHampshireJack
    @NewHampshireJack 6 років тому +20

    Five years in the Philippines and counting for me, I can well relate to this lady. Younger folks need to think about ways to support themselves when they make a move. Older folks need to be sure their pensions, SS or investments will cover ALL expenses and still have an emergency fund. If you plan, you CAN DO IT.

  • @catrinasky2531
    @catrinasky2531 5 років тому +33

    negative comments seems insecure of happiness of other people..come on lets just be happy for other happiness...

    • @coldhank
      @coldhank 4 роки тому

      Negative comments here are people living in an entitled environment. nothing but full of complaints

  • @rodelbunag9823
    @rodelbunag9823 4 роки тому +7

    Sweden is one of the most beautiful places in the world, when it comes to nature,i admire this young swedish for chosing to live here in the Philippines, maybe because of people hospitality and unique view of nature.

  • @arjaysantana6388
    @arjaysantana6388 4 роки тому +13

    Purpose and calling all in one.
    She's incredible❤️

  • @juliethangdaan6251
    @juliethangdaan6251 7 років тому +575

    sad to read negative comments here...she found the place wer she feel at peace so let us respect her

    • @mushy18100
      @mushy18100 7 років тому +15

      Juliet Hangdaan well said

    • @Gabor.P.
      @Gabor.P. 7 років тому +17

      People who are jealous writes negative comments.

    • @edmhie1
      @edmhie1 7 років тому +1

      People who spew negative things are the unhappiest people on earth.

    • @ArturoRamirez-ef5jg
      @ArturoRamirez-ef5jg 7 років тому +21

      Philippines is a place i been wanting to visit and probably stay.

    • @reynaldorodriguez6796
      @reynaldorodriguez6796 7 років тому

      what sucks you then?

  • @trebledc
    @trebledc 7 років тому +59

    I would love to retire with house near the beach. As long she manage her financials well and bring ideas, Philippines is a good market.

  • @losttravelingbackpacker3757
    @losttravelingbackpacker3757 6 років тому +57

    hello i feel the same way she does ,i like the phils i spent many years in asia traveling and i my self and moving back to build and own a hostel myself ,good job girl ,ill come spend a night or 3 at your hostel next time im back there in not long ,i love your thought idea geting out of the rat race ,smile smile kelly kirby ,seattle.

  • @daffodil1237
    @daffodil1237 5 років тому +5

    i think she's so fed up with the world that is so fast paced and everyone is running to get to the top, everyone is expecting you something great and strong life, i think she's so brave to get out of her paved path and choose more simpler life and do whatever she love. i know it's not everyday is a happy day but if you feel contented on what you have, wherever you are you will feel happier and fulfilled

  • @LoneWolf-wg9zy
    @LoneWolf-wg9zy 7 років тому +36

    life in d philippines is very simple people are very hospitable and nice.. that's why many foreign people likes to live here.

    • @karlritz5051
      @karlritz5051 6 років тому +2

      filipin os only like your money

    • @eddiesaninocencio6635
      @eddiesaninocencio6635 5 років тому

      Not true. many treat us negative that is only your comment.

    • @euronico7949
      @euronico7949 5 років тому +1

      eddie sanin Negative,yet that negative way they treat us like insulting us is a facts,fuckin accept it..

  • @kinkypabelo5902
    @kinkypabelo5902 8 років тому +129

    which means she s not a material girl. she simply wanted to be happy

    • @totogianzon1713
      @totogianzon1713 4 роки тому +1

      Frankly living off grid if you have the opportunity and resources is the best thing that could possible Boy happen in your life. Nature with verdant tropical firsts with abundant fruits to pick, endless beaches, fresh air and honest people.
      Only those that have never travelled yet or resided in other countries especially those so called industrial and highly urbanized ones will question the choice of living off grid.
      If you are fortunate to own a Farm Lot from 1000 sq m and above and especially near a beach or located in a cool mountainous area, then you have found paradise.

    • @michaelbalandankiel7808
      @michaelbalandankiel7808 3 роки тому

      Legit

    • @BrisLS1
      @BrisLS1 3 роки тому

      uhh.. there is some material being exchanged here in the form of renting out space in a hostel. Let's not get all hippie commune too quick here. This is a business.

  • @jogiejavier
    @jogiejavier 7 років тому +11

    Sanne, I'd love to stay at your Hostel with my wife when we get the opportunity to go back home for a vacation.
    We admire the Enlightened and Adventurous being you are

  • @diabloprimordial5735
    @diabloprimordial5735 2 роки тому +8

    I'm half American half Filipino, but our parents last 2 years choose to live here in the Philippines (over L.A.).
    Good peaceful simple happy life..a good environment for kids. Like with my sister, after coming here in the Philippines she got recovered herself from marijuana addiction or illegal drug addiction (Philippines is very strict against illegal drugs). Plus racial discrimination here is not so serious and or maybe none (if there is maybe you can literally count their numbers😇) , unlike with other countries most of high almighty folks keeps protecting the businesses of illegal drugs, and racial discrimination is like beyond imaginable to the minds of people here (Like white Vs. Blacks on TV's, Asians or Europeans discriminations , Women's Power discrimination etc.....
    .Almost all Filipinos are kind and friendly (only very few are crocs) that's why I adapted here so easily.
    I'm proud and happy being a Half Filipino and still happy with my American blood but for me I can say that I want to live forever here (Negros Occidental Philippines). ❤️🤟💙🏄🏂

  • @williamlarson3623
    @williamlarson3623 6 років тому +3

    Like she said, it's the energy letting you know you've found the right place to live. And then you find the energy to give some back. Love this. Thanks!

  • @erikmichael3493
    @erikmichael3493 8 років тому +52

    Some people always have negative things to say about someone, too much hatred in their life so they pass their horrid and frustrated worthless opinion. Get a life and improve your personality before passing judgment on anyone. I commend Sanne's decision to live elsewhere where she 's happy and content. Glad to see her documentary, and telling it like it is.

    • @Moss_piglets
      @Moss_piglets 8 років тому +4

      Finally someone who makes sense! There are way too many horrible people commenting...who obviously enjoy spewing hate from their filthy mouths.

    • @karlritz5051
      @karlritz5051 6 років тому +1

      you daon't know what you are talking about you are amisguided liberal idiot

    • @ecclesiastes31-85
      @ecclesiastes31-85 6 років тому +2

      Erik Michael
      I strongly agree. I respect your opinion. Some people keep hold on their BITTERNESS what they experienced on their lives.
      LIFE IS SO SHORT MAKE THE MOST OF IT AND BE THANKFUL OF WHAT YOU GOT.

    • @VeNuS2910
      @VeNuS2910 6 років тому +1

      they are overstaying illegal aliens who are not paying taxes to the government. they will be back to Sweden soon, if not back there yet. we will petition for this acts to STOP.

  • @SamSung-sp3qd
    @SamSung-sp3qd Рік тому +8

    Thank you for making the right choice! Contraire to what the international news depicts of what's happening in the Philippines or what Philippines is like - Living here is much more easier, economical, peaceful and happier! Been around the world for 23 years due to the nature of my job, living 2-4 years from one country to another from Florida, Cheshire, Ecuador, Spain, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore -- I can proudly say that here in the Philippines is where I found peace and prosperity. BTW I am living now in Oc. Mindoro, bought a land for farming and now introducing aqua culture to the small community. Bought a land in Davao to start a small beach resort and invested on condominium units in Pasay to pay off all my expenses on those projects I have started. You will find it incredible for us foreigners to invest and register a legal business here in the Philippines for such a small capital and less paper works. You cannot do that especially in the US and EU countries.

    • @hermelinanacional7681
      @hermelinanacional7681 Місяць тому

      Im a filipino spend all the prime of my years overseas due to work i retire here in my home town in a farm i want my peace and quiet

  • @Cubemusic
    @Cubemusic 5 років тому +1

    Jag älskar filippinerna. Har varit där tre gånger med min familj och träffat den filippinska sidan av släkten som är utspridda kring Manila-området. Människorna i Filippinerna är fantastiska och jag tycker att det är människorna i Filippinerna som är den bästa delen av landet (förutom en magisk natur, fina städer och god mat förutom Balut)

  • @cassiesantamaria2281
    @cassiesantamaria2281 7 років тому +249

    I can definitely relate with her, I used to work with the corp, then govt. rose in ranks... but it was a rat race... before turning 30... I decided to be a party captain In Boracay Islands but it's still a rat race due to the upbeat and commercialized setting, so I decided to go back in my city and contemplate. Then after a month I received a call from a NonProfit org. here in Puerto Galera... The beaches are almost the same, I can still work with the same clients and most importantly its not stressful. I was dreaming of this life 2 years ago. Then all you have to do is be brave to shrug everything off and don't ever doubt yourself. That daydream is going to be your reality.
    PS.I'm going to have my one year anniversary of moving here :D

    • @chuckwebb-ryder3215
      @chuckwebb-ryder3215 7 років тому +12

      The work settings as well as the environment in PI is different in the nordics in particular and to these advanced western countries in general. And I been living for one life sentence in a western country, England, so I can relate to her views. It's not a rat race per se but the monotony of living inside the fridge, where majority of the citizens cannot own their land nor grown their own food, and depending on the government who will tax you to death. Living in the tropics is way up a wonderful idea and well, she find her peace. It is not just like more fun in PI but way up happier in PI which is priceless.

    • @maryborjapangan6698
      @maryborjapangan6698 7 років тому +8

      Me too. relate much. One does not have to be in an office setting especially if it has become routinary and stressful.... a rat race!!! Go out of the four corners and explore where you think you would become more productive and happy and best of all, contented!

    • @elizabethollete1865
      @elizabethollete1865 7 років тому +1

      cassandra sta.maria

    • @juliusdodong4426
      @juliusdodong4426 7 років тому

      astig

    • @infiltr80r
      @infiltr80r 7 років тому

      Puerto Galera is indeed very nice, hopefully the nightlife will become a little better though, it's really missing a decent amateur DJ - the terrible lipsyncing on the beach is a nightmare.

  • @robertarodriguez2279
    @robertarodriguez2279 8 років тому +46

    this is the same girl who was feature on a documentary "A foreigner's dream to be a Filipino | Reel Time". Hope everything is fine with her.
    Thank you for loving the Philippines.

    • @VeNuS2910
      @VeNuS2910 6 років тому

      they are probably the type of "expats" that President Duterte was referring to and will kick out of the country. i hope so. we should not tolerate this.

  • @leonesperanza3672
    @leonesperanza3672 4 роки тому +5

    That's a very brave decision I can't imagine myself leaving everything behind with uncertainty.

  • @rhodiebedes5541
    @rhodiebedes5541 2 роки тому +1

    Hej! Sanne!
    Tack så mycket att du valde Filipinnerna och tack för du älskar Filippinerna. Du är alltid välkommen😘😘

  • @chuckwebb-ryder3215
    @chuckwebb-ryder3215 7 років тому +5

    Home is where your heart is. And I am glad you rediscover a part of being human again plus enjoying the tropics instead of living inside the fridge. A bloke from England here.

    • @michaelb41
      @michaelb41 4 роки тому +1

      "Home is where your heart is."

  • @LabRat6619
    @LabRat6619 7 років тому +46

    Paradise Isn't palm trees, and sunshine. Paradise is love and family/friends and this can be anywhere.

    • @HappiFix
      @HappiFix 7 років тому +5

      LabRat6619 true words.

  • @uniquecorn4995
    @uniquecorn4995 5 років тому +4

    04:13 wow! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻that is such a powerful words! I mean she said she is kind to herself but it shows she is kinder to others. 💜🙏🏼bless u

  • @koolhitz8216
    @koolhitz8216 7 років тому +1

    This should be a good ad for tourism for sure. Simple, clear, true and a slice of life. Good job

  • @tataperocho2954
    @tataperocho2954 8 років тому +3

    I've been watched the real story of Sanne. thank you so much for helping to educate the kids in Siargao..welcome to the Philippines.

  • @blurtbum
    @blurtbum 8 років тому +16

    wow , nice peaceful paradise island , I'm packing up and coming over and so is a million others , thanks for showing this

    • @karlritz5051
      @karlritz5051 6 років тому +2

      you are living in a dream Philippines is the most corrupt country in southeast asia Cmme on and lose all yout money foreigners have no rights here whatsoever anybody tells you different is lying or totally ignorant.

    • @maryannbaccay7488
      @maryannbaccay7488 6 років тому

      goff faulks iii

    • @Vill-cz2vz
      @Vill-cz2vz 4 роки тому

      karl rits, 😌😌 oh karl dont live a bitter life.
      sairgao is a stress free island. and I'm proud of our island.

  • @bluebikini3351
    @bluebikini3351 7 років тому +2

    While many Filipinos want to leave us in search of a better life abroad, she like it here. She had invested, in spite the troubles she may face. Very inspiring!

  • @rafaelmagno3975
    @rafaelmagno3975 6 років тому +1

    Thank you very much Sanne for having the courage to implement some goodness of Sweden right there in one of Philippines province, Surigao You are angel to have that kind of perspective.I love you as a sister in Christ.

  • @marielibutan5227
    @marielibutan5227 7 років тому +5

    Thank you for loving our humble country..

  • @fhetdoro6074
    @fhetdoro6074 7 років тому +9

    feel the the spirit of nature, enjoy your free life and be part of the beautiful islands and the wonderful Philippines, thank you for loves Philippines. GOD bless you sanne

    • @karlritz5051
      @karlritz5051 6 років тому

      filipinos have no respect for nature the country is a garbage dump sori but 100% TRUE

    • @VeNuS2910
      @VeNuS2910 6 років тому

      +Fhet Doro - will you say the same thing to your fellow pinoy if they will just reside like this on a piece of land and overstay? i don't think so. in fact, isn't it what they call SQUATTERS? don't they chase them out of their homes and out of the town they live in when the poor pinoys will do this same thing that these foreigners did? i see lots of HOMELESS PINOYS everywhere, and those people are "not given any chance" to settle and put up a house on a piece of land "in their own country". and yet these FOREIGNERS, just because of the color of their skin, were all being spoiled for "overstaying and being illegal aliens" to the country? the colonial mentality is still there in the pinoy's blood. it's already the 21st century. PINOY MUNA BAGO IBA. wake up pinoy!

  • @carlacanaveral
    @carlacanaveral 5 років тому +2

    Aw, she's so inspiring. I've learned a lot from watching this video. Thanks!

  • @abdelmrabet100
    @abdelmrabet100 7 років тому +8

    show respect to this woman, her life and her choice

  • @jajamiamor7348
    @jajamiamor7348 5 років тому +4

    Thats my home town... ..and im so proud that someone not in my race feels at home in my homeland. .yes its true ,we Filipinos are friendly and hospitable,we're treat people from the other country so special.

  • @steadylearner1
    @steadylearner1 2 роки тому +8

    Wonderful story. I'm thinking of retiring in the Philippines. Warm people, warm climate, so many beautiful places. And godly people.

  • @jackj.4304
    @jackj.4304 6 років тому

    Super. Thanks for posting this video.

  • @totiegillego3865
    @totiegillego3865 6 років тому +2

    yes, living here in Philippines is the best , we're just worked outside because of very low salary and we need to raise our children, but the beauty of the natures is perfect for the nature lovers.

  • @romyv1077
    @romyv1077 7 років тому +45

    This woman found her peace in Siargao and to think that Sweden rank number 1 for the best country in the world to grow older and study shows , the happiest people in earth. Their education and health care system is the best.

    • @techreviews9578
      @techreviews9578 7 років тому

      Romy Victoriano

    • @yaldaaydarazonyarigonbadan1904
      @yaldaaydarazonyarigonbadan1904 7 років тому +17

      Romy Victoriano yes true as I may say. im currently living here in sweden and im a Filipina but still it seems there is lacking, as what you have said the real "happiness" for me there is no place like home!..

    • @LManonymous
      @LManonymous 7 років тому +5

      you're wrong, sweden isn't that anymore, they are living hell.

    • @karlritz5051
      @karlritz5051 6 років тому +2

      she will not have her peace for very long/ She will find out sooner then later what a corrupt place this is.

    • @karlritz5051
      @karlritz5051 6 років тому +1

      this women is an ignorant lazy piece of shit

  • @anglbrtfulls250
    @anglbrtfulls250 4 роки тому +5

    The Philippines is not wealthy country but full of amazing people and nature and in the Philippines is not important how you rich it's important how you treat well people and they treat you well too. And above all is you can find true friends in the Philippines.😁❤️✌️

  • @danieladshead9867
    @danieladshead9867 7 років тому +2

    Beautiful job👍 , keep up the great work 😀

  • @wyattearp190
    @wyattearp190 6 років тому +2

    Good for you Sanne! I lived on Cebu for awhile myself and loved it.

  • @thobisantos9069
    @thobisantos9069 7 років тому +6

    she have a great blessing and goodlife forever

  • @travelknowledge278
    @travelknowledge278 4 роки тому +6

    I and my partner had a wonderful memories in Siargao, very peaceful, safe and beautiful island with a lot of white sand beaches, lagoons and caves!
    Definitely, God's creations are better than
    man- made structures.

  • @orlandobrondial3511
    @orlandobrondial3511 5 років тому +1

    I love your concept of life!!! Very inspiring and worth adopting!! Good luck!!! This country will love you dearly!!

  • @ritapollard2871
    @ritapollard2871 5 років тому +1

    That’s right girl, just be kind to yourself and find your happiness and the things that will make you happy.. good on you.. good luck to the rest of your adventures

  • @phipherfilipino7578
    @phipherfilipino7578 8 років тому +12

    You have just made the right decision lad, welcome to the Philippines.

  • @manobo_simulao
    @manobo_simulao 4 роки тому +3

    Thats because life here is simple but paradise! Thank you for loving our country you can stay and lived here as long as you want...just take good care of our small paradise we are all visitors here...

  • @vinta-ti4sv
    @vinta-ti4sv 4 роки тому +1

    I admire her.she's not a type of foreigner that choosy.it's nice to hear or knew that there are other nationality liked our country.Absolutely,Philippines is beautiful.Thank you for those other nationality who loves our beloved country.

  • @1lolofred
    @1lolofred 6 років тому

    Do what makes you happy and serene..Life is what you make it!!! Thank you being here.

  • @leexingha
    @leexingha 5 років тому +37

    "we are only guests on earth" - rich wording

  • @susanabismonte1967
    @susanabismonte1967 4 роки тому +3

    I quit my job and left America and move in Philippines . I am free from stress and live a healthy life. Philippines is wonderful country to live free. Well i know it depends were you will stay. Dont stay in Manila or any big city , just stay in a peacefull place like island and blend yourself in natures.

  • @ronaldobonus110
    @ronaldobonus110 4 роки тому +2

    We Filipinos are by nature ffiendly..as if all poeple are all friends and neighbors to us..We take pride being hospitable..God bless our country.

  • @benj1334
    @benj1334 3 роки тому +2

    these are the reasons why foreigners live here in the philippines first nature is good secondly goods are very cheap thirdly people are easy to talk to because filipino can speak english hospitable,friendly, cheerful,generous and kind. Mabuhay and welcome to the philippines🇵🇭

  • @ggi5658
    @ggi5658 7 років тому +6

    "Be kind to yourself" ---> It's simple... do what you REALLY want to do in life... whatever rocks your boat. Not what others tell you to do.

  • @Amb3r1981
    @Amb3r1981 8 років тому +18

    I like the part I want to bring the best of Sweden over here..so kind..thank you

    • @krakoosh1
      @krakoosh1 8 років тому +2

      that is sad

    • @John77Doe
      @John77Doe 8 років тому

      Is IKEA Swedish? If so, the best would be hard to assemble furniture kits with critical pieces missing or broken.

    • @ninja.saywhat
      @ninja.saywhat 8 років тому

      aw yeah? you think socialism will work in the philippines? ;)

    • @juniscecilio4516
      @juniscecilio4516 8 років тому

      +John Doe well then i'll just recommend my California Closets instead... it's kind of expensive though 😊

    • @quesee08
      @quesee08 8 років тому

      LOL...almost majority of progressive European countries are socialist. and they are the happiest people on earth. So HELL YEAH !

  • @florbarkley7714
    @florbarkley7714 5 років тому +2

    Good for you, Sanne. I'm glad you found peace and happiness in my home country, the Philippines. Have fun!

  • @8383black
    @8383black 5 років тому +2

    Thanks for Loving the Philippines (our Beautiful Island country)♥️🇵🇭

  • @mmjj7685
    @mmjj7685 7 років тому +163

    Sweden is definitely better than the Philippines. Everything works fine there, the problem here in my country is not a problem there. Education, Healthcare and everything is better in Sweden. But, she wants to experience something different and I think she found it here. She can always go back to Sweden when she thinks she needs or to stay here as long as she wants to. It's so amazing to see that a person from a wonderful country choose to stay here and call this country home. We don't have good things to say in fact, we have so many bad things to say about this country. But, seeing this country in a different perspective is something new. I'm glad she choose to stay despite the bad reputation we have and I'm happy that someone found happiness here. Girl, this is your home now. Do whatever you want, be whoever you want and live your life the way you want to.

    • @jojopimentel9402
      @jojopimentel9402 7 років тому

      amen! :)

    • @richardparungao2673
      @richardparungao2673 7 років тому

      amen to you as well my dear kababayan! :D

    • @showbizbalita9949
      @showbizbalita9949 7 років тому

      At least you have the point here. This girl is welcome to live and feel free in this country. She's no longer an outsider but a family:)

    • @showbizbalita9949
      @showbizbalita9949 7 років тому +10

      Slender Man​ don't go to sulu, Even Filipino get kidnapped there

    • @infiltr80r
      @infiltr80r 7 років тому

      Expectations are also different in Sweden, people expect a lot more efficiency from workers.

  • @quesee08
    @quesee08 8 років тому +13

    Stop, breathe and feel. Find what gives you energy...That is incredibly correct !

    • @VeNuS2910
      @VeNuS2910 6 років тому +1

      and then pay for the land that you are occupying, and the taxes too, but that will be after working on your visa for OVERSTAYING.

  • @bastismoemanueld.4040
    @bastismoemanueld.4040 4 роки тому

    Wow this is amazing.. Thank you for loving Philippines💖 i'm a filipino

  • @jelai2000
    @jelai2000 7 років тому +6

    Actually,people in the urban areas would also ask you the same thing,as what you've said,what you work with. And cities here in the Philippines are no different from other cities around the world. STRESSFUL. I am glad that you've found your happiness in Siargao. Just go with whatever floats your boat :)

  • @jochamberlain4867
    @jochamberlain4867 6 років тому +4

    Well done you. Wish you all the happiness in the world.

  • @thanhcuti363
    @thanhcuti363 7 років тому +1

    Beautiful girl and smart move. I used to live in the Philippines for a year and I loved it.

  • @Zher0-
    @Zher0- 7 років тому +2

    Im from US but every vacation I spent it on Philippines..

  • @antonv.
    @antonv. 7 років тому +6

    Nice video!!

  • @gin2x
    @gin2x Рік тому +3

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @marygracesultan1812
    @marygracesultan1812 6 років тому +1

    I myself work in an office. It's only for the need and for my family why I am still here in this type of nature. I prefer having a simple life living in a place where you don't have to compete and meet other people's expectation. It's just good to feel at home, to where you could really feel peace

  • @dollyborromeo1652
    @dollyborromeo1652 5 років тому +2

    Philippines is a nation where one live to survive in economy crises but going away from cities n get to find a much solitude slands you will experienced the beauty of natures that surrounded the Philippines. This is the reason foreigners loves this nation. PEACE, RELAX, n sees so much beautiful places: waterfalls, clear blue sea, spring, river,n brooks. Sunset n sunrise wherever you go. N etc.

  • @sleepycobra9152
    @sleepycobra9152 7 років тому +25

    Philippines naturally beautiful , Sweden is cold gloomy no sunshine
    She made right decision

  • @linhhuynh408
    @linhhuynh408 8 років тому +5

    I've gone back to Vietnam for vacation for about 2 months. The first 6 weeks I loved it, no stress I was able to sleep and eat good with my USD. The 7th week, I begun to stress out because I was low in cash due to that I have to support my relative that I stayed with. Rent and grocery money, as you all know nothing is for free and as an american my relative think that I could afford it because I have american dolla. Well just imagine if I live in Vietnam, I will stress out more because I have to work 10-12 hrs a day to support my family. DOES THAT SOUND STRESS TO YOU? SO GOOD LUCK TO THE SWEDEN GIRL WITH HER SHORT TERM HAPPINESS.

    • @banana-ooo-bytesme1849
      @banana-ooo-bytesme1849 8 років тому +1

      +linh huynh Sanne has no relatives in the Philippines. Lol. She got a lot of friends.

    • @igotyou287
      @igotyou287 8 років тому +2

      Philippines is different..very different.

    • @John77Doe
      @John77Doe 8 років тому +1

      Strangely, Vietnam has become the number one overseas retirement destination for our military. But the ones that fought in the Vietnam War should be as old as McCain and already long retired.

  • @bellaathena2719
    @bellaathena2719 5 років тому +1

    That's so sweet of her to say she wanted to bring that good things from sweden to the Philippines

  • @danfernando8092
    @danfernando8092 6 років тому

    More power to you Sanne, i'm happy for you! may God bless!

  • @sarahm7122
    @sarahm7122 6 років тому +3

    She loves nature and beaches. You are very welcome.

  • @rambozkylouiegy7597
    @rambozkylouiegy7597 7 років тому +6

    ALWAYS MY THE GOD BLESS YOU, BEAUTYFULL LADY. WHAT A BRILLIANT DECISION.

  • @khalidalwalid3146
    @khalidalwalid3146 7 років тому +2

    When talking about Sweden, i absolutely remember about Saab Gripen, the fighter jet and Volvo vehicle. Fantastic !!

  • @mohibnuristani7361
    @mohibnuristani7361 7 років тому +1

    bold decision and total respect from my side, if i had not a family i would do the same . leaving a community that you are familiar with and being new to a community that you don't know about is like you were born again

  • @conradosantos3300
    @conradosantos3300 6 років тому +4

    definetly every people in this country will welcome you heartfully..

  • @lanitoure8110
    @lanitoure8110 4 роки тому +6

    Wooow!
    Yes phils is amazing/
    Plenty island :and u don’t have
    stress frm the government/ u can live simply and peace mix’s/
    Esp wen u live in the province erea more peaceful!
    ---
    Mabuhay!

  • @marnv2956
    @marnv2956 2 роки тому

    Thank you and God bless....

  • @ami7mina
    @ami7mina 4 роки тому +1

    Good clip. Glad they are enjoying life.

  • @dkatbena
    @dkatbena 7 років тому +13

    she feels the good energy in Siargao island!