BEWARE DO NOT Come To Dumaguete, Philippines If This Applies To You

[@philipzoeyemma]

Good video! I'm married 8 years to a Filipina and we have a 7 year old daughter. Was 55 and wife was 40 and now i'm 63 and life is great now.

[@aaronaround]

Great! sounds like you're in a good part of your life

[@bigdreamsphilippines]

Great video ! I found a sense of peace and tranquility in the Philippines 🇵🇭! Just tired of the BS in the USA . Philippines 🇵🇭 is not perfect by any means but it’s perfect for me ! Thx 🙏

[@aaronaround]

yes sir thanks for stopping by! Yes a lot of the countries all have their pros and cons

[@1977-i1h]

How did you find peace living in a crowded country? How do you deal with noisy karaoke parties, noisy neighbors, noisy roosters, etc?

[@bigdreamsphilippines]

@@1977-i1h The provincial areas are very peaceful. You can easily find places where it’s not crowded or noisy.

[@1977-i1h]

@@bigdreamsphilippines Don't you have rural places in your country?

[@bigdreamsphilippines]

@ of course I do ! It’s a huge country. I love the Philippines 🇵🇭 just a personal choice ! Much better quality of life for me in the Philippines 🇵🇭, but it’s not for everyone.

[@gregorygalvin2032]

I just discovered Aaron's videos and I'm really impressed. I live in USA, early retired, counselor. Thanks for your honest insight, wisdom, and spirit!

[@aaronaround]

no worries thanks for tuning in!

[@navytexan]

The number one reason I enjoy the Philippines is the people they are just wonderful to be around.

[@petesie8371]

excellent video. It hits me hard, as I am divorced, and currently ending a 10-year relationship. I have lived in the Philippines while in the Air Force at Clark (1986-1990). I did get the chance to travel a bit, not just the PH but other Asian countries. I loved my time there and always hoped to get back. Now as I approach my retirement years coming up, I'm just sick of the fast paced culture, politics, and western feminism. Guys that I knew back thqgenm that married Filipinas, are still married to them ov er 30+ years later, and very happy. I missed the boat I guess. Once my dog passes away in the next year or two, I will start my va ton trips overseas, to possibly find why forever home. One thing about the Philippines that I will always remember and carry with me, is the friendly and loving people there. I just don't see that here in the USA anymore. b best wishes to you Aaron and safe travels.

[@aaronaround]

Sorry to hear about some of your situations and thanks for reaching out! I know there is a real since of connection here that is becoming more scarce in America. Good luck to you!

[@farson67]

Hey Aaron, nice spot you picked. Looks like you are having a great time there, I agree people really miss out if they do not venture into the provinces.

[@aaronaround]

Oh I know it is so nice and the air is so fresh

[@adamcrealestate]

New Follower here. I married a girl from the same Island, Hinoba-an area. She is Perfect in every way. and the great thing is she is Not Infected with Toxic Americanism Victim & WokeNut Ideology. Big Big Bonus. lol

[@aaronaround]

Oh wow very nice well I hope everything works out for you! Thanks for checking in

[@adamcrealestate]

@@aaronaround So far so good.

[@SadButTrue__]

food for thought but im still moving to the Philippines in early 2025. No changing my plans after 2 years now.

[@aaronaround]

Nice! Congrats I hope you enjoy. You will find out if it is right for you or not. hope it works out 👍

[@armandosune3839]

Try visiting ILOILO CITY, it's a big amazing surprise to people. ILOILO is the cleanest, most beautiful, walkable, livable city in the Philippines. ILOILO is the Philippines' Best Kept Secret.

[@aaronaround]

It is a hidden gem. I do like it a lot

[@EasternDreamer615]

Great video man, I agree it’s not for everyone. For me, the Philippines can be challenging as an introvert because it’s a culture where people are friendly and social and that’s not what I’m accustomed to coming from the US especially where people are usually only nice if they’re trying to sell you something. That being said, there’s a lot for me to learn from the Filipino people. Hope we can meet up if I make it over there while you’re over there.

[@aaronaround]

Yeah I hear you on the introvert part. Often times I just want to keep to myself but the fact that I am a foreigner here a lot of times the loclas look at you and have long eye contact haha. It's just what they do

[@bb89670]

Many gold diggers here in America. I mean white women going with rich black men. I have seen a lot especially if their NBA players, tv stars or movie stars.

[@dumaguetedreaming]

Aaron have you actually stepped into the beach waters around Dumaguete yet?

[@aaronaround]

Have I? I basically lived in the water there

[@KnownAsLeo]

You do offer some sage advice which I have done myself already - get out and travel! I've been to the Philippines 3 times now (mostly spent in the big cities), but I have a 4th visit planned later this year and the goal is to explore some provinces. The Philippines is a beautiful and intriguing country with very friendly and welcoming people, but inefficiencies, snails pace bureaucracies, bad traffic, and long queues will test your patience. You have to adapt to go with the flow and take things as they come. Best advice I can give for the retired demographic: if you got a lot of health issues to manage, plan on staying in Manila where the good hospitals/doctors are. This isn't a place to live if you have various health issues to manage on a regular basis.

[@aaronaround]

Yes you do need to be patient in this country that is for sure! Very patient! I do agree with you on the medical as well!

[@stoicfreediver]

True, all of the above. And. There are other reasons to live in the Phils, but luckily you and almost every KZbinr have not discovered it. When you know, you know.

[@aaronaround]

yeah someday

[@JDGxyz-t7c]

Good words, Aaron. Thank you.

[@aaronaround]

thanks for tuning in!

[@johnnydimatteo5961]

Great honest advice. Much appreciated

[@aaronaround]

Yeah Johnny thanks for tuning in and saying hello!

[@Max-oi9es]

You're right, this vlog reminded me of a song called Chrysalis by the group, Empire Of The Sun. We are all definitely connected to this Earth. Anyway, my time here has been a positive and long needed retreat, I don't miss living in the west✌🏾

[@aaronaround]

Yeah great well glad you are enjoying!

[@philipjanek3864]

6 months there and 2 weeks home and you can have your travel insurance for 1050 usd price of the ticket and 45 USD for 6 months of 50000 emergency medical for that price is reasonable 👍💯 ive been in Vietnam 14 months out of the last 2 years 👍

[@aaronaround]

Yeah I think 6 months here is good!

[@DingusCirc]

You're definitely a atypical foreigner in Dramaguete. Almost all are in their 70s on a $1500 income.

[@aaronaround]

Yeah I hear you

[@garyhamilton9186]

Another great video Aaron.

[@aaronaround]

Appreciate that!

[@JRINASIA]

Aaron, too funny. Come to the Philippines to become a stepdad after meeting a Filipina. Great video.

[@aaronaround]

thanks for the tuning in haha

[@eddieBoxer]

I have no plans of being a stepdad nor feed her family.

[@JRINASIA]

@@eddieBoxer I first arrive in the Philippines in February 1977. I know all BS from the Filipinas. That's why I married a beautiful and wonderful Japanese lady.

[@Dutch1954]

Great video, honestly spoken. Not on my way to the Philippines, rather, elsewhere in Asia, that I know very very well. Best Wishes Always.

[@aaronaround]

Hey Dutch I appreciate that. Thanks for tuning in!

[@ahvicremulla544]

Enjoy aaron ive been watching your vlog nowadays explore philippine there are lots of beautiful natures islands to explore for others that has to be discoverd

[@aaronaround]

Yes I agree thanks for the support

[@byron8657]

Man your videos are Great Awesome! More of this! More Power! Happiness is a choice! Philippines has awesome natural and happy Human Resources and sunny beaches with more than 7k thousand islands k!

[@aaronaround]

Yes this is a fact! Thank you for tuning in!

[@GradyGordon-bl9py]

Really good video ! I have been in the Philippines for almost 4 months now and I have to say it’s a beautiful and amazing place but it’s not for everybody, Coming from the US, the culture is different The food is different and the driving is absolutely crazy ! And the dating is very different, You have to deal with cultural differences and even language differences. I know most Filipinos speak some English, but since it’s not their first language, there is a lot of misunderstanding., But you’re right you really need to be here six months before you can decide if it’s what you want to live.

[@aaronaround]

I agree it can be a big adjustment and sometimes it takes getting over that cloud nine period to realize what you want

[@markanthonypetra]

Good insight, in order to be successful and thrive in the PI one really has to embrace the people and culture, and overlook the many obstacles. I spent 3 months there as a young Marine at Subic Bay Naval Station in 1988......and loved every minute of my time there. I think when you get older your perspective will change on many things. I'm a Sigma male so I can thrive anywhere......we must broaden our horizons and not go to the Philippines just for the women and party life. I will be returning this year.

[@aaronaround]

I am sure it was a wild time back then! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@MrElpizo1982]

I met my partner February last year, i went to dumaguete mid-march, lovely place, lovely people, im from south west london btw.

[@aaronaround]

Yeah very nice I love dumaguete. I was in London in 2014. Great city. It was very expensive at that time because the pound was so strong

[@enzos711]

A lot of guys stick to and Chase an "external script only" while "Never" Looking under their own hood ..

[@pugghansford2746]

Great background I'm going Saipan northern rent place there its 5 hours from Philippines then fly in to dumaguette Saipan is still USA plus I'm not old enough for social security so got find way make money there which we know is hard to do what's a single man budget there Saipan cheap but not as cheap as phillopines but cheaper than mainland USA

[@aaronaround]

Yeah I hear you well good luck on your travels I am sure you will find a way!

[@enzos711]

(Why guys head to PI) Alone "Loneliness" But Also for Retiring, on Soc Sec (fixed incomes) and Incr, Not Able to afford (US) Retirement d/t Incr "Insane Rents / Housing prices" now.. Add (retiring) Veterans who've Been there (like me) .. A lot of us were "explorers" and haven't forgot / still have it in us .. Plus, so many KZbin (PI) Travel Vids (the visibility) ..

[@aaronaround]

Yes that is a fact!

[@enzos711]

Tip: people love seeing "How much" (Specific Prices of things) .. Walking around different Wet Markets, Super Markets & Menu's, etc .. (Good for clicks) .. Some guy's do it, but don't do a good (clear concise) job at it or don't know "staples & shopping" .. You putting out meaningful quality content, but "give them what they want (to a point), so you can give them what you want ..

[@aaronaround]

Ok I hear you I appreciate the feed back

[@KennethPhipps-b5r]

Dude sounds like you need to find your own inner peace. Good luck on your future journey

[@aaronaround]

haha yeah for sure. thanks

[@RUSTY-A-L]

Modernity increased life expectancy for those who have access to it but it also lessened the overall quality of life by disconnecting us from the world and each other.

[@aaronaround]

Some valid points there rusty I agree

[@KB3TLE]

# 1 Reason can be different for everyone ! -- I can see perhaps a majority may be 'lonely' - but that doesn't mean all are ?!? -- I myself am looking for a low cost of living as # 1 for my small SS check - so as to live comfortable ! = Top priority !!! -- Second is warm weather - again to be comfortable. -- After that - English speaking friendly people are required also for comfort with everyday living. -- Are you seeing a trend here ? > "comfort" -- being a priority ? 🤔

[@aaronaround]

Hey I hear you I know those are top priorities ... does dating not make the list? haha

[@paolobythesea4481]

You omitted one core element foreigners have a massive lust for which is affordability/cost of living that is widely available in PI for those visiting or staying. This goes hand in hand with the other reasons you noted, artificial or otherwise

[@aaronaround]

Oh yeah that is for sure I always talk about it in my other videos

[@rickyarme2317]

How do you make a living?

[@aaronaround]

well before I would save up money for a years worth

[@lifejourney5235]

Thanks for your insight … give all the expats notes of what it’s all about living in Dumaguete..the culture /the people/and the environment..me heading close to my retirement I definitely considering spending my retirement years between staying in US and in Dumaguete..I’m very well adapted the American Culture and I love this country but on the other hand I missed being around in my hometown..so to me 4 months in Negros Or(the winter season) and 8 months here in US the vacation Cottage is in Blue Ridge Mountain would be my Homebase and that would make my retirement years more enjoyable by going back and forth between US and Philippines..but living for good back in Philippines is not in my bucket list ..just visiting and mingle my old friends and the enjoyment of Bisaya delicacy 4months in a year should sound good to me .

[@williamosullivan8366]

Nothing better than driving a motorbike over the mountains in the philippines ❤❤❤

[@aaronaround]

oh yeah it is gorgeous

[@LilyBeth-wm6lg]

Super cool ❤hi Aaron enjoy your time take care

[@aaronaround]

Yes thank you!

[@paulmarks8979]

Have a visit here in baguio city, sir.

[@aaronaround]

Not yet but I would like to

[@FTrudeau224]

It's not "judgement" but your title is "DO NOT MOVE TO DUMGUETTE" Sounds like judgment to me.

[@aaronaround]

if this applies to you...

[@EdwinCV-dh8qc]

Write your thoughts on paper organize a script, then do your vlog brother. .

[@aaronaround]

Yeah I hear you haha... not my style but I think it often times makes the videos better

[@EdwinCV-dh8qc]

You have alot of energy,and made alot of great points.So ,Im a new sub of yours and this was my first video of yours that I have come across .I was married ,in Manila in 2007 and have been watching volggers for a long time anyway good luck.

[@eddieBoxer]

As an expat who was divorced 3 times, I'm a white old geezer I plan on marrying my Filipina girlfriend who is 24 years old, I'll be getting married in June 2024, met her only 2 months, I'm gonna build a nice house and be happy.

[@enzos711]

Great advice ..

[@aaronaround]

Thanks for watching!

[@Delta922]

Too late......I'm already coming 😆

[@aaronaround]

Nice when are you arriving!?

[@naidoo307]

True peace only comes from Jesus Christ ! Amen 😊

[@aaronaround]

yes yes

[@NicolasLampkin-qr4rx]

You are correct but I don't think you know what the Christ is or where it can be found. I'm open for discussion.

[@lowtech67]

Dude, get on track. You're rambling. Title didn't match anything close to what you talked about.

[@aaronaround]

Watch it again I think you missed some details :0

[@bb89670]

Agree, he’s blabbing too much.

[@IanMacintosh-u4o]

Agree. Get to the point and be economical with your words.

[@NicolasLampkin-qr4rx]

Simple. It's not for everyone. Vacation is good. Living here is great. Do what you can afford

[@NicolasLampkin-qr4rx]

To leave your country to live here permanently. Your spirit Should already be here waiting for you. That's how the others knew. After stepping off that plane they knew that they were home. They will never leave. Only the chosen makes it here permanently. Oh and others life is not yours..find yourself first. The rest will just happen.

[@Tsavo12]

At 70yo in '26 I'lll move probably to Iloilo. I'm coming because I'm sick of the toxic political environment here in the States and cost are out of control. When I retire I'llhave plenty of money saved and rock solid SS.I cchoose Philippines becasue of the COL, friendly people, english speaking and the wonderful benefits they extend to US Veterans.Lonliness doesn't make the list. If something happens fine, otherwise I'll still have those friendly people.

[@larry1541]

If you go there don't have high expections. Just be yourself you will be much happier wherever you end up.

[@aaronaround]

Yeah that is for sure great insight!

[@enzos711]

Never judge the Quality of your Content by the # of clicks .. The Best Videos get the fewest clicks ..

[@aaronaround]

haha yeah that is what I am saying :0

[@Troy_KC-2-PH]

I've been married, kids all grown up, separated and headed for divorce and I'm 61. I am not looking to be married again but I am looking for a place where the cost of living isn't as expensive as the USA. I was in the Navy, I've been to the Philippines before. I have other choices, not stuck on just the Philippines.

[@aaronaround]

Yeah great Troy it sounds like you have a lot to look forward too sir. What other countries are on your radar?

[@Troy_KC-2-PH]

@@aaronaround Ventral and South Americaan countries

[@Troy_KC-2-PH]

Central*

[@hurleywilson7246]

Lets get one thing strait, you made the video to make money. I would say #1 reason to stretch your dollar. your dollar stretches, your ability to get women stretches.

[@aaronaround]

Well I didn't make it to look at myself for an hour editing it haha... I think money makes the world go round. Thanks for tuning in

[@timtoolman1243]

I don’t want a girlfriend or a wife. Will the women harass me all the time? I like being alone.

[@aaronaround]

haha no you will be ok

[@stephenmulholland4868]

I'm American..I met my wife here n dumaguete. Been married 5 yrs now.she was a provincial girl in negros oriental.i consider myself lucky..I'm 68..she's 25 but it works

[@aaronaround]

Yeah great glad you guys worked it out

[@billyjoe1888]

A man whos talking about him self..

[@aaronaround]

sshh thats a secret

[@lynndavid1066]

USA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@aaronaround]

Merica!

[@FREEINPHILIPPINES]

Their 4500 expats that live in Dumagete and 190,000 plus Filipino people so their not alot of expats in Dumagete they make up 3% of Dumagete. Watch old dog Paul video on this

[@aaronaround]

Yeah I hear you well if those numbers are accurate that is a lot to me in not a very big area

[@dumaguetedreaming]

That seems low for permanent expats but you do a disservice not to mention the thousands of tourists passing through Dumaguete every day for diving and doing what tourists do.

[@FREEINPHILIPPINES]

Google it like old dog did

[@bb89670]

And let’s not forget Siargao, Metro Manila where a lot of expats lives.

[@philmcleod111]

Yes there are many countries in Asia, I have been to most of them, I lived in China for 7 years, I loved it there and have been back many times, Twice this year , The language barrier isn't that difficult, visa extension ,opening a bank account, renting a apartment, all very easy to do , The infrastructure is amazing , traveling is even easy, The women are beautiful its more expensive then the Philippines , also its not a place for old foreigners on a pension to retire,

[@aaronaround]

I have yet to go to China. I heard it is a beast! I would like to visit! I could imagine it is not a good place to retire haha

[@zebedeedoodaah6454]

5minutes in and not sure what you are talking about.

[@brettpower6508]

Rambling and othing about the click bait title!

[@aaronaround]

I am not sure what is clickbait about it... it is just a warning and I stated it clearly... no? :0

[@bb89670]

You’re making this vlog just to make profit. You can’t tell people what to do with their lives, let them find out for themselves. You’re discouraging them not to come maybe because you had bad experience with women. Just the way to talk it’s annoying,

[@aaronaround]

I'll tell you a secret 90% of them here are also doing it for profit.. Food for thought video

[@bb89670]

I’m aware of that, Filipinos do subscribes, insane, you’re doing the same thing that’s why you’re there.

[@Parabola007]

Who cares

[@aaronaround]

80% of viewers

[@Scottwang-l7h]

this DORK is TRICKY...the title says Dumaguete what he said has nothing to do with Dumaguete....l think he tries to catch viewers 😅🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@aaronaround]

haha watch it again I think you misses some details :0