WHERE DO YOU GET ALL YOUR INFORMATION FOR ALL YOUR VIDEOS?? AND DONT YOU GET TIRED OF SEARCHING FOR KZbin CONTENT. WHY NOT J7ST LIVE YOUR LIFE OVER THERE?
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
I'm Living a great life here. Today traveling up to Cebu for a week then next month to Manila to visit friend. Thank you for your concern and comment Jammer
@gemox32256 ай бұрын
There's not much work for foreigners in the Philippines. I tried to look myself. English teaching jobs are taken by Filipinos, for example. Thus there are many foreign youtubers.
@gemox32256 ай бұрын
@timtarr. You may have worked in the steel industry, but your English is terrible. Are you a native speaker? And who would want to sit around and do nothing all day? Please put more thought into your posts and check your grammar.
@RickRogers-o8m6 ай бұрын
These videos are great!!
@TrevorMelbourne-ef1in6 ай бұрын
I’m a very experienced world travel and love Mike’s videos. You’re free not to watch ✌️
@shapeshifter2007Ай бұрын
Good advise ... BUT NOT JUST FOR THE PHILIPPINES. This advise is true EVERYWHERE.
@Deadsurfr7 күн бұрын
Absolutely. I was thinking the same thing. All pretty much common sense
@lksdgh60586 ай бұрын
I once lost my iphone in the Tricycle in the Philippines. Then with some locals we called the number, the guy picked up, and they talked to him and he brought back the phone. It fell out of my pocket and was at the spot where I was sitting. I gave the guy 500 pesos I was so happy.
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
and lucky
@simon770474 ай бұрын
Same here. I lost my phone while riding a tricycle to a store. I went inside and then realized I didn't have it. I ran outside, but of course the tricycle was already gone. I'm not sure how, but the tricycle driver brought back my phone a short time later. I was extremely grateful and gave him a big tip. I've kept my phone better secured ever since.
@comodice9053 ай бұрын
@@lksdgh6058 bl9kemate u r 2 lucky shipmate
@garrylafferty1003 ай бұрын
You lucky wife lost her phone and 200$ usd they never call to return it
@JoelLabilles2 ай бұрын
that's why the trike driver didn't pull out the Sim Card waiting somebody To call and return the phone to the Rightful owner.
@mikemcconaughy90302 ай бұрын
Although my home is with my wife in Philippines, this is a good reminder for anyone. Once in a while, I find myself being a bit too relaxed.
@lannyg6 ай бұрын
i always have two wallets carry one hide one. two id's with two different credit and debit cards. take pictures of everything. also most cards you can lock/unlock right on your phone. divide any cash so youre not carrying it all. I only drink from a sealed bottle of water.
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
good advice Lanny
@Collusion106 ай бұрын
Wear a money belt duh
@Gregory-Masovutch6 ай бұрын
@@lannyg I carry my Filipino drivers license and Philippines credit cards. Transactions online could only be approved by OTP. ATM withdrawals are 18 pesos. Many places also accept gcash or maya so little cash is needed and can be linked also to Philippine bank accounts. I encourage any foreignor to get an ACR card and open up a Philippine bank account.
@wjebel5 ай бұрын
what about coffee from a restaurant? Safe or not?
@GaryH-pw9cm5 ай бұрын
@@wjebel Hotels are usually ok. The farther you get from the hotels the more chance you take. In my case it was a friend of my future wife that offered a soft drink with ice at her home. I thought this is Cebu so should be no problem. I was wrong. I was as sick as a dog all the way back to the states.🤮 I would stick with bottled water or Pepsi Cola from SM City or another supermarket.
@jamesrohs5661Ай бұрын
i have lived in Cebu for over 2 years i have never had a problem everything you just said is basic common sense unless you have never traveled before and lived under a rock i felt more unsafe in vegas than here
@RandyRhode-yq5hq6 ай бұрын
I am 74 and was slightly drunk on walking street in Angeles City at 3 AM. My hotel was 6 blocks away. I automatically went to the trik corner to get a ride to my hotel. It wasn't worth the risk of walking in the couple of isolated blocks, with dark spots, to the hotel.
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
@RandyRhode-yq5hq better safe than sorry.
@kennyl.TheSilverJewelryGuy6 ай бұрын
A slightly drunk 74 year old walking the streets at 3am, wow either you got balls or a death wish lol
@RandyRhode-yq5hq6 ай бұрын
@@kennyl.TheSilverJewelryGuy I was on Walking Street and it was well lite and numerous people on the street.
@philmcleod1116 ай бұрын
AC is a huge slum
@jasonjames42546 ай бұрын
@@kennyl.TheSilverJewelryGuy 🤣🤣😂
@paulorrin31465 ай бұрын
I have no desire to go to the Philippines, but the advice given can work anywhere. Great video.
@mikesphilippineretirement5 ай бұрын
thank you
@Joe-s4e7w23 күн бұрын
The Philippines is a wonderful place but you just need to use common sense. Most people there are awesome. You just need to be mindful of the scammers.
@trololotrolololololo26084 ай бұрын
I met a Filipino girl online 2 weeks before my flight to the Philippines, she met me at the airport and said, let's go to my village in the province. I'll stay with her, because it will be cheaper, I won't have to pay for a hotel. On the very first day. Her cousins stole 300 euros from me.
@mikesphilippineretirement4 ай бұрын
sorry to hear
@trololotrolololololo26084 ай бұрын
@@mikesphilippineretirement I thought they were my family and I trusted them, but They took advantage of my trust.
@barrystewart61412 ай бұрын
😂
@hansvonschlader82272 ай бұрын
Very typical, you got scammed
@Shawnjohnson-b9q2 ай бұрын
DUMMY
@josephsassone37536 ай бұрын
Excellent advice. I never let my guard down in the Philippines. We foreigners are a TARGET!!! Never forget that, guys.
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
thanks for sharing
@Gregory-Masovutch6 ай бұрын
Never let your guard down in America or any other countries.
@mauimixer60406 ай бұрын
Because you are seen as Rich, no matter how poor you feel.
@Gregory-Masovutch6 ай бұрын
@@mauimixer6040 There's only a few financially we'll to do foreignors. The Chinese Corporations through Philippines Corporations own a good wealth concentration. Same with Korean entities. The American foreigners are entirely overrated to many Filipinas as well.
@GaryH-pw9cm5 ай бұрын
My first time in the Philippines in 1989 at the airport in Cebu (Mactan) when we got off the plane there were Army personnel with machine guns watching everyone. It was very unnerving. Cebu was ok though.
@BrianSmith-yn2zg6 ай бұрын
When I get my credit cards I write down the 3 numbers on the back and then scratch them off for that very reason.
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
wow never heard that before
@jsully40646 ай бұрын
@BrianSmith-yn2zg Great idea!
@jamesalan13546 ай бұрын
I do the same and write where you sign see I'd. I take pics of the and email myself and put in a folder. Same as with the passport I make multiple copies and only go out with the copies.
@Mikeyyyy_L6 ай бұрын
Great idea! Just make sure you don’t loose or forget it.
@NeilHaskins6 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same. I have everything memorized from doing online orders, so it's not like I need those 3 digits there.
@michaelpalosaari94606 ай бұрын
Much appreciated. It’s always amazing to me that a simple, common sense approach keeps one pretty darn safe! Peace ☮️
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
common sense is not so common they say Michael
@jdtravels51406 ай бұрын
Never fight the current. It’s a losing battle. I used to work rescue. It’s amazing how much trouble people find.
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing @jdtravels5140
@joestone85766 ай бұрын
That applies to scuba diving as well. You won't drown but it will ruin the dive
@briansmythe3000Ай бұрын
Swim 🏊♂️ too the Side of it , You might be able too get out of it if it's a Rip 😮
@Beemrdon16 күн бұрын
@@briansmythe3000 I've done the swim parallel to shore more than once while swimming in the ocean in Hawaii. It works.
@Max-oi9es6 ай бұрын
You are so right about the water and the icecubes. After a small sip during breakfast at a restaurant I realized the cubes had a weird tastes. I knew then to ask for no cubes. One drink with unfamiliar pathogens can ruin a weekend, or worse✌🏾
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
thanks for sharing Max
@Dennisthemenace-hp3wf6 ай бұрын
So just basically act as you would in Mexico. 👍
@Prinskorv05 ай бұрын
🤣
@bradleymiller73755 ай бұрын
@@Dennisthemenace-hp3wfor United States!
@mr.joshua75865 ай бұрын
Just watched this video. I've been here in the Philippines NCR Now a solid (21) years. From the states also. With regards to the water, I have never experienced any sickness from drinking any of the water here. From day (1)until now over (20) years later, I've been drinking straight from the tap, ice cubes as well made from tap water. Upon provincial visits, never had any issues with drinking water but use precaution of the water source. Still I find your video very informative, well spoken and extremely helpful to other foreigners/expats who decide to travel/visit or even live here. The advices presented very good with the common or unexpected scenarios. Excellent advice. Good video
@GaryH-pw9cm5 ай бұрын
I was in Vietnam two years and never got sick. The only time I got sick was in Cebu from Ice. The plane ride back to the states was not fun at all.
@bradleymiller73755 ай бұрын
@mr.joshua, u really think this good video?? It's BS!
@josephrobi68063 ай бұрын
@@bradleymiller7375Where are you from from saying that? 😊
@johnhess351Ай бұрын
I think he was probably referring to avoiding someone dropping a drug in your water bottle.
@patrickholdeman81976 ай бұрын
Great advise. You are on point! I am often in Cebu City visiting my GF. You are giving great advise here and any foreigner should take heed. I work often with the PNP in various parts of the country. I love the Philippines but it is still a developing country.
@dessaint534117 күн бұрын
@Mike I've been traveling Asia for many years, and I am aware of your talking points and live by them. Of all these KZbinrs, your advice is the soundest and most practical if you want to avoid unnecessary problems.
@Beemrdon16 күн бұрын
To me it's just common sense.
@erichkolli20065 күн бұрын
Exzellent Information, honest without scaring. Keep on going 👍👍👍👍
@peraastardust39235 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for your videos. I plan to visit the Philippines in December and videos like these are worth their weight in gold 👍
@GaryH-pw9cm5 ай бұрын
Do as much homework as you can first to avoid any surprises. I like these videos because they tell you the real picture. On my first trip to the Philippines in 1989 i got all my information from books that only told the good parts and not the bad parts. If you are looking for a wife It is a different culture, and it can be difficult at times to understand what is going on. Family is important. Study closely her parents. How do they conduct themselves? They may not speak English but that is not a problem as you can detect good vibes or bad vibes. If there are any red flags stop right, there because the apple don't fall too far from the tree. Chances are the daughter will become like them after a few years. Ask me how I know.
@mikesphilippineretirement5 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@JohnDu-k6l12 күн бұрын
Thank you Mike. Hope it will help the one who want to stay safe.
@herchickenlegs46 ай бұрын
ITS NOT JUST IN THE PHILIPPINES IT HAPPENS EVERYWHERE IN THE WORLD. IT'S ALWAYS HAPPENED IN THE UK. AMERICA IS EVEN WORSE. 😂😂😂😂😂
@Glenn-mq8ts5 ай бұрын
He's speaking about the Philippines, that's why he's speaking about the Philippines, and no other country.
@bradleymiller73755 ай бұрын
@@Glenn-mq8tsand lies!
@Glenn-mq8ts5 ай бұрын
@@bradleymiller7375 about what? Show your work. Too Funny.
@tonymediati82745 ай бұрын
STOP YELLING 😂
@bradleymiller73755 ай бұрын
@@Glenn-mq8ts come find it
@MrJoe11996 ай бұрын
@mikespjilippineretirement thanks for this video -- a ton of good advice & excellent safety precautions. THANKS!
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! Mr Joe
@ebx1006 ай бұрын
It's good KZbinrs are finally telling the other side of the story about the Philippines. It certainly is not all negative, but so many videos I've seen is how wonderful the Philippines are, and don't even mention what can go wrong. This is a very realistic video, and I hope more guys see this video before they make their first trip.
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
I do not know about other Tubers but I just do my thing
@Darth_Vader2585 ай бұрын
@@mikesphilippineretirement The Philippines 🇵🇭 just like many countries have both Negatives and Positives.
@bradleymiller73755 ай бұрын
@mikesphilippineretirement , WITH NO CLASS MIKE!
@neilgriffin61972 ай бұрын
I lived in Philippines 7 years, wow I have seen it all.. everything Mike says is true, Im more streetwise now but still very very careful. It's a minefield..
@GaryH-pw9cm5 ай бұрын
Also you can get travel insurance. You can be airlifted out of the country on a private jet and sent to a medical treatment facility of your choice if you fall ill. It was not that expensive for the Philippines. Never needed it but it was nice to have.
@josephrobi68063 ай бұрын
That is probably the best advice and everything he said is true. Myself living in and out from Philippines for the last 12 years. 100% true video 😅. Done one point at the time clearly stated. Thank, salamat.
@mikesphilippineretirement3 ай бұрын
Thanks
@tedjohnson44516 ай бұрын
Even in the US, I travel with a Decoy Wallet in my back pocket. Real wallet in Front Pocket. Phone in a pocket INSIDE my Cargo Pocket.
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
Cargo pants a good way to carry many things
@mar_x6866 ай бұрын
Exactly!
@barrystewart61412 ай бұрын
Why do all that when you can conceal carry a pistol in US 😂
@tedjohnson44512 ай бұрын
@@barrystewart6141 Funny Guy... I lived in a US County that only issued Carry Permits to the Politically Connected. PLUS, even if I did manage to "Kiss Butt" & get a Permit, the State I traveled in most, does not honor my Home State's Carry Permit.
@barrystewart61412 ай бұрын
@ ah ok yeah I’m in Australia laws are fucked here
@Call_Me_Troy6 ай бұрын
I've been surrounded by heavily armed militant rebels here. Being extorted by corrupt cops was worse. I've seen an American shot in the back by an off duty Filipino cop over a 50 peso disagreement. Very little value is placed on human life in the Philippines.
@jimspencer30726 ай бұрын
@@Call_Me_Troy I went and didn't like the place
@RacerX8886 ай бұрын
You can delete just about anybody and all you need to do is pay about 50K pesos to the family and the problem goes away. You just have to know who to talk to when it happens.
@bobwilson50416 ай бұрын
Sounds like your going to the wrong places,7 yrs here,no peoblems!!!
@Call_Me_Troy6 ай бұрын
@@bobwilson5041 ~ It doesn't matter where you are if you are being targeted by corrupt extorting cops.
@mugspill6 ай бұрын
@@Call_Me_Troy can you give me an article about this happening? Or is this not reported or even documented? I want to know how dangerous this country really is. Can you give some details like where it happened, the city, the barangay?
@SuzySuzikoАй бұрын
This is the best more through many advices that *everybody* visiting Philippines or any country needs to read, and remember. Great Job Mike!!
@Chickenlegs8366 ай бұрын
HI 👋 MIKE! Good informative video brother thanks 🙏 👍. Always be aware of your surroundings, money in front secure pocket, & don’t trust anyone you don’t know period👍. Respect one another & enjoy your time while in the Philippines 🇵🇭. Blessings 🙏🌼🌺🌸
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
Thank you. Being smart and common sense will go a long way
@Chickenlegs8366 ай бұрын
@@mikesphilippineretirement COMMON SENSE ANYWHERE WE TRAVEL. SAFE TRAVELS TO CEBU & HAVE A GOOD TIME!! BLESSINGS 🙏🌸🌺🌼
@gabrielhernandez128718 күн бұрын
Very informative. It would be good to mention getting the hpv vaccination done before indulging in a trip. ..condoms won't protect against that or hsv but there are ways to limit and protect yourself against these too.
@Mikeyyyy_L6 ай бұрын
Here one that happened to me but I caught it in time before it got big. Went out to eat with friends at last minute and didn’t have any cash for the check so I used my credit card. I let the server take it and she went out of my sight. A few days later I signed into my online banking and was seeing small $1-2 charges on it. I called my bank and they said that’s how they see if it’s still active before they make big purchases.
@Mikeyyyy_L6 ай бұрын
Not in the Ph. Was here in USA.
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
I have seen that then BOOM a big charge
@MickeyMishra5 ай бұрын
Cash really is best in these cases.
@peterdyson95904 күн бұрын
Thanks for the advice Mike ,I will take On board your advice , if I go too the Philippines.
@sshlubb2436 ай бұрын
Don't carry your credit/debit cards on you...Keep them locked up inside your residence...Only carry them if you are going to use them on a particular day...Leave the house with an amount of cash that you need for that day...Use ATM machines that are in safe places...Hotels...Bank Lobby...the Malls...Try to avoid using free standing ATM's that are out on "the street"...And never carry your passport unless you are going to use it that day...Then get it back to the house...Stay vigilant and don't let your guard down...
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
thanks for sharing
@stevehatten2096 ай бұрын
Clark Airbase Phillipines 1984. Walked off base first liberty call. A group of about 9 kids ages 5 to 12 walked up to me asking for money, then grabbed my hands and tugged on my clothes until I finally broke free. I was a good overseas sailor, had all my money on my inside pocket of jeans and in my shoes. I get to the bar and pick up a girl. She says, "What time do you have to be back on base ?" I lift up my wrist to check the time, and all I had was a bare wrist ! Remember, they were just kids who probably needed that Citizen dive watch more than I did.
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
great story thanks for sharing
@mauimixer60406 ай бұрын
In Subic bay, Olongapo, 79, had an almost similar experience crossing the foot bridge to town as theypatted me down tryingtopick pocket me. Except , growing up in the projects of Philadelphia I was wiser than they thought and surprised the kids when I picked up on3 and threw him off the bridge! It was only about 8ft down and they would jump off regularly anyway chasing coins guys would toss off the ,and miss, to the girls holding baskets below . Well, they remembered me from that point onwards and didn't try again. Lol Once in awhile I would toss them bunch of change on paydays anyway. I don't recommend any doing what I did as because of my position and local friends (law enforcement)I had protection like immunity. 😊 Thanks for the flashbacks.
@roysheaks12615 ай бұрын
At the Santo Nino Church in Cebu City, a bunch of little street kids surrounded my wife and me. They were doing a lot of touching me, so I put my wallet in my hand and held it up out of reach. I’m 6’2” tall. I also saw the kids’ “handler” off to the side, staring at me. We already do a lot of what you suggest.
@GaryH-pw9cm5 ай бұрын
@@roysheaks1261 Yeah that is not a good place to be. Most of Cebu is ok. I never had a problem.
@lorenachatelain28345 ай бұрын
I agree with you.
@peterpoulter14206 ай бұрын
Mike the same beggars are always hanging around when you leave the Quest hotel and go to the mall or the 7/11 . They are little professional thieves. Cheers 🍻
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
we see a lot on that part of the road going to Ayala Mall
@UlilangMatapang6 ай бұрын
I lived on top of Quest for 3 yrs.. yes they are called the Bajao they are beggars that can earn 30k+ a month if you give them bur they are not thieves.
@CJfromFlorida6 ай бұрын
I had a Mango shake at a hotel on Siquior Island and forgot to ask about the ice used. I was sick for 2 days with high fever and diarrhea. Be careful.
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
be careful always
@zrivera49505 ай бұрын
@@CJfromFlorida I had the same issue for 3 days with the exact same symptoms. It was rough!
@josephbanys83966 ай бұрын
i been comming to the Philippines since 1978.I used to drink out of rhe faucet in Olongapo in 1978.I never got sick.I used to play pool in tondo.
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
good to hear
@DarrylHughes-wn4px6 ай бұрын
Think all your warnings are valid. Have been to the philippines several times and the ice and water warning is so very true. Remember its all private hospitals here.
@genewong820411 күн бұрын
So true about physical limits. I’m 61 and have some issues dealing with the big waves and balance on island hopping tours. Just 13 years ago I didn’t have these issues.
@mikesphilippineretirement11 күн бұрын
You’re not alone in that.
@paulwpocock6 ай бұрын
I also scratch the 3 numbers off on the back of the card. But i also have a bank account where i have to put money on the card to use it like prepay thing
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
A very safe way to go about having a debit card
@jameslove95216 ай бұрын
Great advice for first timers. I spent a month in Pampanga last year and heeded all of the advice you've given. I had a great time and trusted my street senses while there.
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
@watersbey256 ай бұрын
One month in Angeles.. ..Um, I mean pampanga? You should have joined a dating site and dated some nice girls and taken them to SM Clark.
@SYS-ky7zk6 ай бұрын
Great and important advice Mike! On my last trip, I did exactly like that. I was in Cebu and she was about 5 to 6 hours away by bus. I offered to pay for transportation expenses and she agreed. When I arrived in Cebu, her phone was dead or not connecting. She didn't arrive in Cebu on time. I had this sinking feeling, things are not going in the right direction. Next day she arrived and phone working. We spent 5 days together traveling to Moalboal, Oslob etc. She said she had to "load" her phone. Apparently in Philippines, people usually have to keep loading the phone to use it. My advice is in Philippines and other places be very patient have some cushion when booking schedule. I was lucky to have one extra day to spend in Cebu before going to other places. Otherwise all my Paid Hotel booking would have been messed up!
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@Steve-nu4sv6 ай бұрын
A trick I learned some years ago. I carry a credit card and cash around my upper thigh using elastic bandage (tubing grip) . The cash and card goes in a fold in the bandage together with my hotel key card. It's not easily visible and I carry maybe $30 in a cheap wallet.
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
thanks for sharing that tip Steve
@gerbourke19526 ай бұрын
Im glad you mentioned the ice cubes. Any time i have said that guys look at me like iv got 2 heads 😂 But its actually true. Another thing, if you're buying from a water station..... make sure its uv filtered and dont buy bottled water from guys selling it on the street. "But its in a sealed bottle" No matter. They can reseal them 😅
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
some good advice
@robertgrays8790Ай бұрын
7:00 Your state should offer a state ID that you can use instead of presenting a passport or Driver's license for identification. It may not be valid for crossing borders, but it can be used if you're not comfortable showing stronger forms of identification.
@supmojo6 ай бұрын
I live in the Philippines and I can say that all your advises are correct.
@MickeyMouseParkАй бұрын
here is a good tip: when you get into a trike take note of the body number (that large number on the front and inside the trike) then if you forget something in the trike go out and flag down any trike tell him what happen and the body number he may have the drivers phone number or if he sees him he can talk to him or know which trike stand he goes to.. i had this happen i left some groceries in the trike and when i got inside i notice a bag missing luckily my girl got the body number went out flag down a trike told him the body number he knew what trike stand he operated at and went there and told him..our trike came by about 15 minutes later with our bag of groceries..both drivers got a nice tip..this is of course not 100% but something to try..the trike drivers know each other.. the drivers alot of time do not have time to check to see if you left anything behind they are off to pick up the next fare.. NOTE: if you forget your girl in the trike odds are he will not bring her back hahahah..
@jamesnichols25116 ай бұрын
nice informative video. I am impressed with this important information you gave. If you bring a young lady to your castle for the evening, put all your valuables in your safe, if you have one, then enjoy your quest. It's just like the locks on a door, it keeps the honest people honest.
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
thanks James
@dubinatub128 күн бұрын
Tape to back of hotel wardrobe
@JimboandGhen6 ай бұрын
Good info, especially the one about knowing your limits at the waterfalls. Also with kids, WALANG PERA and be street smart with and look them in the eye with that! Thanks for sharing Mike!
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching guys
@JtJt-pd6wn6 ай бұрын
Hi Mike. It was good for yyou to chat about these sensitive topics and the good and bad side of the Philippines. This is the kind of information all of us want to hear. Thank you
@russellmoore74145 ай бұрын
Excellent information! All the points made were very good and the details, especially concerning the ice cubes from the water. Thank you from a future Expat.
@mikesphilippineretirement5 ай бұрын
Thanks Russell
@palirvin18716 ай бұрын
Sorry, you failed to mention. YOU MUST HAVE PIN CODE access turned on on your phone and that even is not 100% because of wear patterns on your phone protector screen. Never EVER keep all you money and all your Credit/Debit cards in one single bundle. Take at least $500 USD and one or more plastic cars, wrap it tight, cover it with something like a sleeve or even thick piece of papers to obscure it's content and hide it somewhere in the lining of your luggage. Most thieves won't take your big bag of smelly clothes if the get access to your room. They will grab your backpack, camera bag and anything they can sneak out with. Divide your money into at least two piles and store separate. I really like the reminder about the PASSPORT ID card, I am ordering one next.
@ManuelitoSolis-eq6zo3 күн бұрын
I’m grateful for your caution as I get ready to retire in the Philippines. I know what I need to keep in mind for my safety.
@mikesphilippineretirement2 күн бұрын
You’re welcome, safe travels!
@purplemoose64316 ай бұрын
Hi Mike, I'd like to hear more about finding safe things to eat. What grocery store meats are safe and restaurant foods. With all the power outages how do you know who has a backup generator to keep the power on and the food cold and safe?
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
the power is not off that often to spoil anything in a freezer most last a less than an hour and maybe 2 times a month
@eamonkelly366 ай бұрын
Always buy fresh meat in the market nwver in the store get if fresh fresh thats key if u can suffer the smell ha ha😅😅
@scott5770Ай бұрын
Great content! Thanks for the advise and I will use your advice!!!
@mikesphilippineretirementАй бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@johngore90162 ай бұрын
always pack meds to take- 10 days of ciprofloxacin, 10 days of azithromycin, when im there i stock up on buscopan plus. cipro and buscopan will get you out of a stomach issue emergency in 24 hrs. always keep your go bag with you. bottle water- they love to refill bottles and resell them- always make sure the top is 'sealed' (crack it open like he says). keep a few bottles in freezer, bust em up if you want ice.
@tlmcoolbreeze1595Ай бұрын
I agree 💯 facts.All of what your saying is common sense
@TorQueMoD2 ай бұрын
Thanks Coach! Awesome advice :)
@mikesphilippineretirement2 ай бұрын
No worries!
@Vance-Malone5 ай бұрын
I always made copies of my passport and pit it in my luggage and backpack. I also split my crdit and debit cards up. Put some in luggage and some in wallet put some in carry on bag. Ive known some to put money in their sock. So if they lose everything.. you have some emergency cash. Also watch the cabs. Make sure the cab you ride in has a meter and make sure they are not taking you on the "scenic route" to the place you want to go. I have never been robbed, but i was once charged $35 for a cab ride when i didnt know any better.
@Ferenz111Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your help and your advice. I do appreciate and you’re helping me…. I was having a video chat with someone on my iPhone on the street and suddenly I noticed that everyone was looking at me and I realized I cannot show my iPhone like that. Thank you again.
@FlipandTheBlueMule6 ай бұрын
GREAT ADVICE MIKE !! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🫡⚓️🇺🇸🇺🇸👋👋👍
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
Thank you my friend
@bradleymiller73755 ай бұрын
Great LIES!
@JoeyZee-vs4kr6 ай бұрын
Good advice but it's not just applicable to the Philippines but every country in the world. Be respectful of your adoptive country 😊
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
very true
@mauimixer60406 ай бұрын
Even be careful when a bunch of friendly Little kids surround you patting you and asking just for a little change, Acting so friendly. You are being pick pocketed 😊. They are slick and start early there.
@antoniocasarez8546Ай бұрын
Great Video! Really helpful, I'll be going to Cebu in a couple of months. 1st time visit to Philippines.
@mikesphilippineretirementАй бұрын
Cebu is amazing!
@dubinatub128 күн бұрын
Cebu cool visit one of the islands,just turn up at ferry port cheeper
@TomR616 ай бұрын
Good video Mike, always the voice of reason. Keep it coming.
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
Thank you Tom. How are you doing my friend?
@TomR616 ай бұрын
@mikesphilippineretirement I'm doing great. Enjoying my retirement & working in my little home machine shop. Doing all the little projects I ve dreamed about making when I was working. Hope to visit the Philippines next year if possible. 🙂
@chrisrea73476 ай бұрын
In general good advice Mike! Funny enough the city and country I have felt least safe in was Manhattan , NY, USA. I am 70, an experienced traveller with a Filipina fiancee and think your advice is sound!
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
thank you and enjoy your retirement
@tobiasmichaels10506 ай бұрын
this was excellent for the newbies and a good reminder too
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
Glad you think so!
@TheUberTrekkie6 ай бұрын
When you talked about equipment, I was wondering if hotel rooms have safes where I could store my VR headset, if I bring one.
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
ask or better yet e mail the Hotel to see how big the safe is in your room
@prototype99042 ай бұрын
These are good tips for ANYWHERE in the world
@VictoriaHao-n7xАй бұрын
Wow. Really . Everywhere you go around the world you have to be very careful. 😢
@billlloyd97556 ай бұрын
Hi Mike do you take medications for anything like high blood pressure cholesterol ? If you do can you get them there with a prescription ?
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
yes and yes
@mattrodwell4 ай бұрын
Good advice on the water and ice cubes. I got sick there many times. I got Dengue Fever from a mosquito bite there and thought I was gonna die.
@mikesphilippineretirement4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@donpardo16 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your insights about staying out of trouble not just for the Philippines. Going overseas for whatever reason is not enticing for me anymore. Luckily I live very happily and safely in one of the best countries and cities on the planet .🙏
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
yes you are
@GaryH-pw9cm5 ай бұрын
Yeah, I have been in many places in the world and when the plane lands in the states I like the feeling that I am home. Despite the problems the USA is still a nice place to call home.😊
@DESSLOK173276 ай бұрын
GO BLUE !!!! OK I went to Penn State, you're both kicking our behinds 🤧
@petesrules15082 ай бұрын
A few years ago I was in the process of being scammed by a 2ndy Party crook. Basically as I got out of the Mall, 6 or more little kids mobbed me, grabbing my arm and feeling my pockets asking for money, then this knight in shining brown armour picks up a long stick that he conviently finds on the ground and shoos them away from me. As i turn away and saying thankyou, he DEMANDS 200 pesos. Thats when i realised, i was set up.
@stannmcb36 ай бұрын
It’s little known that the origination of a lime with your bottled beer was to rub the citrus acids around the lip of the bottle including the juice from the rine to disinfect the area where your lips touch. It works. The liquid in the citrus rine is extracted commercially to make disinfectant cleaners.
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
did not know that
@ssarkar0016 ай бұрын
All very relevant and excellent tips.
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
Glad you think so!
@funwitholdconcretethings8721Ай бұрын
This is the video that so many thers should hae made. Probably the most valuable of all on traveling, helps with my concerns
@jasguy27156 ай бұрын
When I got to the Philippines in 1999 there was very little venereal disease whether it be syphilis gonorrhea STD's etc.
@goofyjohn619121 күн бұрын
No, my dad was in p.l. till 1946 ( navy) WW2 he claimed he never tried to get with a local girl but those that did always caught an STD.
@jasguy271521 күн бұрын
@goofyjohn6191 well I never got anything and either did a lot of my friends who certainly weren't practicing celibacy. Is your father was up in the Civic Bay area well those girls you certainly had to be very careful with they certainly made the rounds. I lived in Cebu City area and the women were a lot different there not full-time whores.
@stevemazzola98713 күн бұрын
Good advice, I was in the Philippines in the mid 1970s, with the US Navy, the same set rules apply back then. The bad actors are playing the same games, I will say once you were hip to the tricks, there was not a more fun place in the world for liberty in my humble opinion. The ladies were always fun and friendly.
@mikesphilippineretirement12 күн бұрын
glad you enjoyed the Philippines.
@EasternDreamer6156 ай бұрын
These are all great tips Mike. I'd add that one danger can be a lack of familiarity. I've been to places in the Philippines where I felt perfectly safe during the day but at night, were not well-lit. Electricity is expensive in the Philippines. There was nothing wrong with the area but it would be very easy to get lost in the area I'm thinking about and if your phone runs out of battery, you could be in for a serious challenge trying to get to where you need to go. I wouldn't want to be in a situation where I'm knocking on strangers doors in the middle of the night, in an area that I've never been, hoping someone is awake and can help me figure things out. Some dangers can come not from the people but from the fact that you don't know your way around the area like you know your hometown in the US/UK/Aus/Canada/etc.
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
great point you are making. How is everything going with you?
@EasternDreamer6156 ай бұрын
@@mikesphilippineretirement Hey Mike, hope you're doing well this weekend. I'm doing ok, in Vietnam currently but not feeling it. I'm thinking about heading to the PH earlier than expected but not sure yet. I'll be sure to let you know if that lines up, the PH is a big more complex logistically.
@roysheaks12615 ай бұрын
Street dogs get pretty feisty at night, and band together with their equally unvaccinated brethren.
@GaryH-pw9cm5 ай бұрын
I let my wife do all the talking when in the Philippines. She could get things done that I would never be able to get done. Had an argument with the hotel staff over reservations. I was going nowhere. My wife said something in Cebuano to the hotel manager and like magic no problem. 😊
@bradleymiller73755 ай бұрын
Hahahahahahahahahahaha
@paullocks55384 ай бұрын
Before my 1st trip to the Philippines in 2018 I purchased a Life Straw 2 stage filter bottle. It filters even very bad water. Used by many hikers, campers and outdoorsmen. Never got ice for soda and used it unless bottled water. No problems in 5 trips except when on a cruise ship 1 day trip and had sweetened ice tea. Got very sick from it.
@mikesphilippineretirement4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing Paul
@harryhowell56446 ай бұрын
That is great advice. Ditto for people coming to the US too!😅😮
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
yes sir
@GloriaTaal2 ай бұрын
Thank you Mike for sharing. Everything you said are true. Specially the diseases. From water, foods and STD. Crimes are rampant.
@mikesphilippineretirementАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@georgetinant94866 ай бұрын
Great advice Mike !! So true what you say !! it's 35 C in Alberta , Canada - Hot and dry like your past hot season , Cheers
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍Stay cool and safe George
@andrewhoover46414 ай бұрын
Good advice on currents, that is a diver’s main concern. Know the local waters and have a safety plan.
@mikesphilippineretirement4 ай бұрын
thanks
@Collusion106 ай бұрын
Never get the P1k notes. No one has change. Never carry over higher than P500 peso note. Wear a damn money belt.
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
i carry 1k notes not a problem but having smaller bills and change is a good idea
@AndreRoberts-tw7dt6 ай бұрын
@@Collusion10 never fold the new 1000 note made of plastic. 🤣🤣🤣
@gregben6 ай бұрын
The BDO (Banco De Oro Unibank) ATMs spit out P1k notes like there's no tomorrow. Sometimes it'll spit out a few P500 notes, but that's not often in my experience. I guess you could withdraw P500 notes one at a time, but you'd be there all day if you want to withdraw P5k 🤣
@garyzies34865 ай бұрын
P1k notes are usually no problem in cities that have a 7-Eleven.
@Abcdefg1226ytytyrt5 ай бұрын
Yes they do..I use them all the time.
@Collusion106 ай бұрын
Keep $500 concealed in a money belt that you wear every day and it won’t matter where you’re at in the Philippines you can get to the other end
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
good point
@peeweebarney5 ай бұрын
I also have a money belt tucked inside my shirt. Plus, a fanny pack in front of my belly. My small cash that I use is in a plastic (used to be for my face mask storage) that I put in my front pocket.
@Lat2655 ай бұрын
The other end of what?
@andysnyder46035 ай бұрын
As a seasoned foreign traveler especially to Costa Rica and I've been to the Philippines since my wife is from there, A lot of the ideas and thoughts on your very good but just listen to this for a moment. wearing a money belt is an excellent idea to keep people from finding out they have money on your person. around your neck wear a small passport holder that you can also put some of your credit cards and money in. You can also take some money and put it below the sole inner soul of your shit if they're removable. consciously decide you're going to have some small bills in a pocket in the front so if you need to pay for tips or small transportation charges you can pull from that money. most of the time just use your credit card for pulling money out of an ATM but not going to the restaurant and using it there. dress casual but clean so you're not wearing really expensive flashy stuff. If the cab you get into has a meter make sure it's turned on and it works If not get out of the cab immediately. never use a wallet in a foreign country always keep your money in a little bag either around your waist in a money belt or around your neck.
@Lerhroydq4 ай бұрын
@@Collusion10 a 1000 peso bill in P10000 hidden in front pockets for emergencies
@brianwoods955229 күн бұрын
Was fortunate enough to travel to the Philippines several years ago. We headed 2-3 miles out to sea near Cebu and had an armed guard for the 10-12 person boat we rented. Seriously, the guard had a machine gun to deter pirating. Might wanna avoid traveling on boat in the south.
@kh10246 ай бұрын
I saw those children selling the towels. The mother was there with what appeared to be a one year old. She sent the one year old across the street in front of a vehicle to ask for money.
@effeojnedib7208Ай бұрын
Most of those tips I practice every day here in the US. lol I'm not even in a bad part of town. But just like you said, a pick pocket can ruin your day, maybe even your week. I have an ex who had her purse stolen here in the US. It took her almost a year to get her life straight again. I also have an ex from Dumegetti. Actually raising our child now for 15 years. I know lots of people from the Phillipines and most are really great people. I was even thinking about retiring there.
@BenzJaguar6 ай бұрын
Another great Deterrence Safety Video 👍
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
hahaha. Safety Video love it. Take care @BenzJaguar and thank you for watching
@golftrekker3 ай бұрын
Very informative stuff Mike, I had to find out the hard way when I first came to the Philippines when I ate some street food that didn't agree with me. You are correct Mike, it's much worse than Montezuma's revenge.
@mikesphilippineretirement3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@1320_ikimasho5 ай бұрын
They have a lot of scammers there. These people are ruthless, don't care, and will do anything to exploit you. So I would be really careful who you give your phone number to.
@gerardohurtada5 ай бұрын
Are you sure filipinos are ruthless where you from ,go back to your country
@BradChad642 ай бұрын
Scammers are also rampant in the US, FYI
@dougdorpat14 күн бұрын
Great work, Mike!
@georgereales2593Ай бұрын
correct. anywhere in the world. always be catious.
@010bobby12 күн бұрын
if you want to travel cheap, use the buses.. just go to local bus depot and ask where you want and you get bus ticket anywhere in the Philippines...
@herbwitt77106 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike for all the great information. We are so lucky to have you giving us heads up on our Philippine travel.❤
@mikesphilippineretirement6 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! Herb. How are you doing?
@herbwitt77106 ай бұрын
@@mikesphilippineretirement Doing good Mike thanks my friend for asking. Can't wait for my return this January. Hi Janet 🙋