My Honest Opinion after 3 Years as a Foreigner Living in the Philippines.

Foreigners can live in the Philippines for 3 years without leaving on a Tourist Visa. You just need to renew every 2 or 6 months for a maximum of 3 years before needing to leave the country. What is the big attraction to living in the Philippines? What does the Philippine have that other countries don't have? Why live or retire to the Philippines? Why choose a big Asian city such as Cebu city rather than live in the province? How do people/retirees spend their time? Retiring in Asia, how would you spend your remaining time on earth?
Low cost of living, diversity, culture, weather, food, scenery, long visas entice foreigners to live in the Philippines. Filipinos are welcome and warm people. Filipinos are often regarded as the most friendliest nation in Asia and nicest people in the world. English is widely spoken throughout the country. The Philippines is included in the top ten English speaking countries in the world. The majority of Filipinos are highly proficient in English, so it is very easy to strike up a conversation and make new friends, but so last century. When you're there you feel like you're stuck in an 80s/90s time warp with the old skool music blaring out and the outdated infrastructure.
Cebu is a vibrant Asian city and favorite travel destination in Asia. Cebu has the best of both world - combining the city life of shopping malls and nightlife with beaches and paradise islands. The Philippines should be on everyone’s bucket list with its beautiful white sand beaches, fabulous idyllic islands, turquoise sea and stunning scenery. The Philippines is a traveller’s paradise and regularly included in top ten favorite places to visit in Asia and affordable, favorite world holiday destination.
Many foreigners/expats choose the Philippines as the best country to retire in Asia and live in paradise. The Philippines is one of the cheapest countries to live in the world with its low cost of living and all year sunshine. Retiring in the Philippines is affordable on a budget of around $520 pcm.
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[@totoybancaso2599]

Just subscribe from a Filipino American in Texas USA 🇺🇸. Enjoy and take care. Goodluck to your channel

[@johnnypastrana6727]

I lived in the Philippines for six years and left November of 2021 as my second term 3 years was up on my tourist visa and I didn't get married and didn't want to put money in their banks for an SRRV visa. I do miss the social aspects of the Philippines with the local women there. I am not much for being a social tart with the other expats...I never found a group of friendly expats...Unlike you, I didn't do as much traveling in the country but hope that one day when I return God willing, I will be able to get around more. Enjoy your random thoughts and all the best...and happy trails.

[@georgeh1352]

I bet you do, seriously I worked with Philipinos in the middle east both male and female, generally found them to be hard working, very friendly and great for social parties. It was only the Saudies with their victorian attiude that spoilt things.

[@theghostoftravel]

thats strange, i was in the philippines for over 10 days and i traveled everywhere, you mean you just sat in your room all the time? wow, seems like a YOU problem

[@truckergilligangilligan5877]

I thought you could stay as long as you want if after 3 years you leave the Philippines and come back.

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

@@georgeh1352actually the Victorians were a lot better at partying and being naughty than people think 😂 😊 And definitely more fun than the Saudis lol

[@Dan-qm7ho]

Very accurate observations... Stay true to your standards and keep living your best life...

[@tonymonument4658]

Many thanks for your videos i’m 10 months away from making the move to the Philippines (from 🇬🇧) it’s gotten tough here i’m about done working but watching videos like yours helps with getting through this last leg!!!! I’m lucky i’m able to finish at 55!! I’ll who knows our paths might cross somewhere in the PI

[@tony9305]

Hey there, I'm a little further out from moving there(June of 2025). May I ask where you've decided to setup shop first?

[@tonymonument4658]

@@tony9305 Hey Tony great to hear from you my plan is to travel around for the first few months I need to see a few places (Subic bay my father was there in 1950) when I started looking it was going to be Luzon but now I’m much more open to exploring and seeing what happens. What about you have you thought of a location ? I taught myself basic tagolog in preparation but it’s only good for Luzon.

[@georgeh1352]

I'm 20 years on from you, wish I had taken the plunge earlier like you, go for it and enjoy life while you can.

[@tonymonument4658]

@@georgeh1352 morning George yes I looked at my opinions retire now at 55 but live in a country that is better value for money or stay here working for another 10 or more years!!!! It wasn’t a difficult choice!!!!!

[@BiggWorldCinema]

@Tony Monument Good for you! Why wait indeed, you can't take it with you. I meet more people from the UK taking early retirement now, living a much better lifestyle in Asia than chilly Blighty!

[@tony9305]

I really appreciate your channel and the wisdom that you've shared. It's made my plan of moving there much more plausible. Keep being you as you are unlike any other KZbinr that I follow.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Wow Tony! High praise indeed. I hope you fulfill your plans. Many thanks for the Superthanks!

[@rexhenze5138]

.... Yes, Philip is one of the best.... I also enjoy his videos immensely... He shows the Philippines with masterful Beauty....

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

@@BiggWorldCinemaI think what a lot of would appreciate is a video with lots of details about everything we need to know for coming to the Philippines and living as you have. Things like you mention the condo you really liked but gave no info on which building it was in or how to rent it. I’m not saying that you need to hold anyone’s hand 😂 but there’s a lot of people that have never traveled and don’t have a clue how 😂😊

[@paulpayne8566]

Hello, just stumbled onto this video. Absolutely loved it so I am now going through other video’s. I too love the Philippines and am returning in 2024 to live permanently and I can’t wait. Cheers Paul from England

[@YourFilipinaPaige]

Iloilo ---the City of Love; The Bike Capital of the Philippines; Where The Past Meets the Present; Home of the Most softspoken and sweetest people, affectionate. :) Mabuhay!

[@Decadent36]

When you say "bike capital of the Philippines" do you mean as in road bike that you pedal yourself and not motorcycle? If so, there are a lot of recreational bike riders there or something? As someone who loves biking is the reason for my curiosity.

[@rolandmueller7218]

It seems like the majority of expats spend their time in Cebu. I spent most of my time on Luzon. In Pangasinan, the province didn’t have good internet connection. But, Manila did have reliable internet. There are plenty of beach cities around Luzon. I like the beaches, but I am also interested in some mountain cities where it is cooler.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Contemplating Luzon next, although not as far as the chilly north which I won't be able to tolerate. Which places would you recommend visiting?

[@rolandmueller7218]

@@BiggWorldCinema The Illocos region, Zambales, crater lake of Mt Pinatubo, Pangasinan, and La union have many Beaches. Some cites and towns: Tagaytay, Cavite, Batangas, Bolinao, Agnol, Sual, Alaminos (Hundred Islands), Da Sol, Burgos, etc. Legazpi City area in Southern Luzon also has beaches as well as Mayon volcano. Sorsogon as well, including different kinds of springs, disappearing Island.

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

@@BiggWorldCinema” The chilly north” lol 😂😂😂 Check out Baguio city. 😊

[@emerysaulnier5502]

A lot beautiful Filipina's. Lots of friendly people and smiles in the Philippines.

[@ohno-zx4if]

It’s an incredible way of life being overseas. In America if you smile at a woman it’s like your weird.

[@emerysaulnier5502]

@@ohno-zx4if. True.

[@BigJoe1]

Nice, you are point on!

[@PHExpatPrepper]

almost 10 years here, no looking back.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Where you based?

[@PHExpatPrepper]

@@BiggWorldCinema Baras, Rizal (Luzon)... way out in the province away from all noise.

[@semi5alpha]

Well Baguio is designed for its walkways and 18 Celsius weather. Sometimes 12 degrees.

[@CarefreeChris]

Great video. Thank you for your hard work. Thanks for sharing your experience:)

[@RealGaryGibson]

I love condo living too! I spent 2 months living in Robinson's Place, a hi-rise condo in Manila and it was great. I had an incredible view out the balcony. There was a huge mall downstairs with everything I needed plus a grocery store. One con though was quite a bit of air pollution. I'll try a condo in Cebu next.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Okay, so I'm contemplating condo life in BGC. Your balcony sounds appealing! We can compare notes.

[@RealGaryGibson]

@@BiggWorldCinema BGC is very nice! But expensive too. You should get a lot of YT views from there.

[@tmb3131]

Gary, Cebu is a joke as far as quality of condos. They are on average smaller, cheaply built and lower quality fixtures compared to what you see in Manila. Internet is pretty terrible in Cebu City... even in the acclaimed "IT Park". If you avoid Cebu City and head to MACTAN you'll roll the dice and possibly get a decent place in Mactan Newtown. However, I lived in 3 units there and all of them had me leaving due to the massive cockroach problem. I live in Makati now and it's a much better standard of living.

[@jpmorgenmorgen7959]

​@@tmb3131ah really .i had dream to do small store in cebu or mactan .hmm i might change plan to do in makati .thanks ur comment and helpful

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

@@jpmorgenmorgen7959what do you mean “to do a small store”?

[@BlockchainCircles]

Looking forward to your return to the Philippines and more videos from there!

[@BiggWorldCinema]

On their way!

[@joeudan4820]

Pinays are good to have if you treat her well, good good yes?

[@mikegilbert5053]

What happened to the pretty girl you went snorkeling with, she was absolutely stunning.

[@dave-d-grunt]

She played him

[@ugenescott111]

@@dave-d-grunt 🤣

[@mikescott4780]

Are you really surprised.

[@toniwertman4818]

She’s probably in the family way

[@ncsludgefactory5445]

Look at all the haters responding 😂 like it's impossible to cycle thru several baddys dude, all you gotta do is be here And do you think stupid haters comments stop my diyak from having sooo much fun? 😂😂😂

[@richardbrown9344]

Excellent channel and just subscribed...

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for your appreciation.

[@davidludford2164]

Brilliant,pure art work your video,i have been visiting the phillipines for over 30 ,I just had a short visit but this was the 1st time sober, please keep the good work ,ia m off to Ecuador next month, country no 148,your videos are PROPER

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Thanks for your appreciation David! 148! Gosh. Can your name your Top Three destinations please?

[@davidludford2164]

@@BiggWorldCinema so that is a difficult one,phillipines for the people,I have been married to a Thai for 36 years so I have spent a lot of time in Thailand,so Thailand for food and quality of life for the money,I went to namibia 3 times looking to buy a home there,I have little bit of land in Portugal,so I like it there,but my best 2 trips were North Korea,I have been the 2 times and eritrea it was like visiting and African /Italian time warp,Ethiopia is good as well,Cape Verde is good away from the tourist islands,brazil is my favorite in that part of the world,I am hoping to take a west ham 11 all old hooligans from the 80s to play a North Korea 11 and make a documentary and sell it and donate the money 50/50 london North Korean charity,I had it all arranged then Covid came along,maybe you could do the voice over,keep up the good work son

[@paulhoolickin-gg6ww]

Hi my name is Paul and I live in Littlehampton West Sussex uk 🇬🇧 and I have just watched your channel for the first time and it was the vlog where you met that very beautiful girl on the beach Regina i believe she was called and forgive me for not scrolling through all your videos to try and find out the answer to my question but I’m really intrigued to find out how that actually worked out for you??? So as you probably already guessed what I wanted to ask you was are you and Regina still seeing each other and if not? How long did you date each other? And why did it not work out? Ps i have subscribed to your channel now and look forward to seeing some more!!! Take care my English friend 😜👍

[@uklego7014]

Ahhhh an LA resident and Philippines fan … rare as rocking horse s**te 😅

[@marianvoicu1731]

You are great Phill, I've listen to you and all you said, I completely agree...just as you said, when you are away from the Philippines you realise the good part you miss you can't find it anywhere...I've liked and enjoyed the jeepneys in Cebu...allowance, what a simp's advice...I'm telling you, you got me itching to go back to the Philippines😂 God bless the Philippines, the people deserve better there...cheers my friend, take care and hope to see you again soon...🍻🍻

[@peter-bakestar]

New subscriber here. Look forward to watching your videos

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for subbing.

[@ILiveAndBreathe]

I love the country also, I'll go live there soon. I enjoyed hearing about you perspective. The people indeed is what makes the experience enjoyable there.

[@KJO6OWV]

I Enjoyed the video I’m going there soon!

[@ThirstyTunaTaco]

I'm just schocked that 99% of all hotels and businesses offer unsecured wifi.. I could be a millionare in 1 year with some hacking skills if i wasn't honest. They don't seem to be bothered by it.

[@ryanjones7543]

What hotels and businesses in America are different?

[@ThirstyTunaTaco]

I have no clue cause im not American but you won't find unsecured wifi in hotels in my country for sure.

[@ryanjones7543]

@Thirsty Tuna Taco ah ok...well in America you won't find secure wifi

[@ThirstyTunaTaco]

@@ryanjones7543 In that case.. You can become a millionaire in days with some smart hacking tools while sitting in the Hilton hotel.

[@ryanjones7543]

@Thirsty Tuna Taco probably easily behind bars you'll become

[@chasvonplatten1298]

New Sub, won me over with the radio intro and "Boracee" callback. Loved you in Monty Python, but I can't remember your name...

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Welcome aboard! Basil Fawlty.

[@chasvonplatten1298]

​@@BiggWorldCinemaBasil! Yes!!!

[@DH-wr7rw]

Well put mate.

[@wanderlustasia]

The poetic passing of pesos...great line. I like your many references to song lyrics in other videos too. Same age and taste in music 🍻 PS. I'm not a kuripot expat I let the ads run for you

[@gregdixon5848]

Jeez my kindred spirit. Crotchety as f*ck. Love the commentary and the giggles at the end.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Even more crotchety as I age! Where's the f**kin'' sun today?

[@jims3114]

Enjoying your channel. I had good Internet in Siaragao. I pay for commercial free KZbin, so I never see advertising.😮 I try to find hotel with swimming pool, bar and breakfast included. Staying longer next winter.

[@chiqsilog8336]

Outdoor spaces, coffee shops, dose any city offer that. YES, BGC

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Yeah, I thought as much. Be there soon.

[@txmale5070]

bro you have to update your glasses ........looks like you have had them since the 70s lol good videos

[@lescline2246]

Each to his own, I like the retro glasses and why try to be like everyone else? I also like art deco tube radios which have stood the test of time and have their own class and elegace.

[@robinshould3366]

You're ok mate. Rikay and Bianca says hello 😂😂 Good video. Your very first girl-friend in Mindano was never going to meet up to your expectations. May I ask you a rhetorical question, What happened to the girl who you lived with for 4 months and then dated on and off? She was a good catch I think. She worked, so obviously she was educated to a certain standard. She contributed financially hey presto she was the jackpot I am telling you. My guess is she had severe "Tampo" issues. From my experience, when a filipina shows you Tampo ( gets angry ) it is because you may have irritated them in one way or the other and they do not understand or do not agree. Always remember filipinas are loving and affectionate. Secret solution for Tampo is (give her a hug) give her some reassurance and let her know that you still love her. Problem solved.

[@panan7777]

I have raised TWO daughters, with younger being very difficult, like here dad was. Dreaded Tampo is just a cultural conditioning. When daughter said: "You have insulted/upset me, I replied. NO, I can't, YOU did it to yourself. If I would say insults to you in German, just could not get upset. You MUST understand the words and then trigger the learned behavior, YOURSELF." Also after a BIG fight, I just bear hugged her and said: "NO matter what I said to you, when you managed to make me blow up, I WILL ALWAYS be there for you". Rough road, but we made it. They have both turned to be fine, smart, educated ladies with good jobs.

[@metalguru5226]

Good video and insights. It is hard to find decent beaches anywhere near any major cities. The only exception I know of after years of living in the country is Davao. Samal island is very, very close by and has great beaches.

[@climber222]

Hey mate, I'm planning my first trip to the Philippines and have Daveo in mind. It looks pretty casual ans less tourists like and not too far from a few surf beaches I'd like to check out. Can you recommend any part of Daveo to stay? Cheers, Ben from Australia

[@metalguru5226]

@@climber222 Davao is definitely pretty casual compared with the Manila area or even Cebu city. Not a lot of foreigners there so you will stand out bit people are pretty nice there anyway. Be sure and get to Samal island. It is expensive to stay there, but many just do a day trip. I prefer staying somewhere central where you can walk to malls and restaurants. The Oyo chain has many good hotels there. Oyo 604 Chateau Cinco is one of my favorite places to stay.

[@climber222]

@@metalguru5226 thanks bro I'll check it out

[@rexhenze5138]

.... Sure, but would you love condo life if your condo was directly under the swimming pool....

[@jpmorgenmorgen7959]

Seems she has her own plan to do something .like do own store/ small shop

[@ohno-zx4if]

In the Philippines Out of all the places you have visited and spent time in which island or town would you recommend. I was thinking of renting an apartment in one of those high rise buildings in Bonifacio global city BGC Manila just so I can gradually get comfortable with being in a new country with wester style amenities. My goal is to find the perfect beach town that has beautiful apartments air houses for rent at decent prices. Just wondering your top pick since you’ve traveled all over the Philippines. Thanks

[@madshano]

thanks, like your honesty

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Thanks for your appreciation!

[@didierdenice7456]

thanks for sharing 👍

[@Tomh821]

The food is rather bland and tropical sun is searing hot. Many times can’t go for a simple walk during the day, just to hot, except for the mountain areas.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Especially at the moment. The heat during the day is intense. As a Brit I've only ever used umbrellas to shield myself from the rain, until this month in Manila!

[@timlee5260]

Wow, those ads were painful, but I watched them so please don’t send the boys round.

[@GUITARTIME2024]

Ads?

[@Matthew-gz4oh]

I enjoy your videos very much and your Philippines the most. I love beaches, but like you I need the vibe of a city. Cebu probably best for me over all with easy access to travel. You almost need to date under 40 year old ladies as their English is usually better.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Thanks for your appreciation Matthew. Filipinas over 40 also don't age as well as their Asian neighbours.

[@cheguevara5560]

​@@BiggWorldCinemaha ha ha and how do you age ? Mr.handsome devil

[@Cap_management]

Exactly. You dont age well either.

[@catsupchutney]

I'm with you on the condo option.

[@jeffkravitz9109]

OK I wont skip the adds - well most of them

[@tomm.6265]

I tried the Philippines for 5 weeks and was very disappointed the food wasn't good got food poisoning twice the medical was terrible there can't tell u how many people tried to scam me the phone system there sucks Sorry I couldn't get back to Thailand fast enough so much better there in every aspect

[@BiggWorldCinema]

I agree with everything you say. It's just the communication I find lacking and get exhausted having stilted convos with Thais attempting Tinglish. You speak Thai?

[@gangstagummybear3432]

I went to Thailand for 3 weeks, and everything you say fell short for me of what I experienced, the hype train you are speaking hear is a load of bs myth.

[@tomm.6265]

@@gangstagummybear3432 Sorry Bud but its no myth I live it everyday and Love it everyone is entitled to they opinion but Thailand is absolutely Fantastic sorry it didn't work out for you

[@tomm.6265]

@@BiggWorldCinema Hi Bigg No I do not speak Thai but to be honest it really hasn't been a problem and I have been here for almost a year google translate works wonders when i need it

[@gangstagummybear3432]

@@tomm.6265 actually i meant 3 days, and i was dont with it

[@PEEJ08]

High probability that you weren't being called rainman due to the weather. Any way interesting rant and perspective.

[@rickyarvizu7535]

Jolly Good Show, Old Chap!

[@theghostoftravel]

I remember when your channel had only 450 followers, now look at you big shot! hey champ, ill be heading back to cebu city this august of 2023, for a two month stay, if youre there around that time, lets link up but im in my 30s hopefully that isnt an issue while eating lechon!

[@drewmow]

I think the shorts he's made are helping him. I made one sort that got me 2k views but only 5 more subs.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Ha! And I remember last July 2022, I had 56 subscribers having posted 39 videos in 3 months, thinking I'm working my butt off here and nothing's happening. So, thanks for hanging around. I ain't gonna relax until I reach 50k subs! Warn Mergim I'm coming for him.

[@theghostoftravel]

@@BiggWorldCinema hahaha mergim is a great guy, you two need collaboration, house of lechon on me

[@rolandmueller7218]

I forgot to mention that I stayed at a hotel in Boracay that had a reliable high speed connection to the internet.

[@davidwilles8577]

Liked your summation of life here in Fils. I did like the vids of your time with the beautiful Regina, her smile captivated me, but she didn't stay. I won't eat any Fils food prepared outside of my house after a few bouts of the runs from eating street foods and knowing now that no one ever washes their hands after ablutions. I've never tried a carendaria meal, I think they are only suitable for the Filipino digestion. Hope you are enjoying your time away in Vietnam, you have shown me that it's not somewhere I would want to visit, life here in Fils is too easy and the lack of English over there is a downer.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Thanks for your appreciation David. I love the Phils and how easy communication is. Diners, meals, cleanliness and infrastructure is much better in Nam however.

[@gangstagummybear3432]

@@BiggWorldCinema Lol, said no one ever

[@pete531]

thank you sir for making videos like these, i plan to go to find a nice girl there

[@rexhenze5138]

A number of years back , well staying in the cheap end of Boracay , I also experienced the 80 peso breakfast of chicken adobo.... I found solace in convincing myself that the chicken meat on my plate was authentically raised and not stuffed with North American steroids....

[@metalguru5226]

LOL! Don't delude yourself. They are stuffed with steroids and anti-biotics.

[@noeminoemi1350]

@@metalguru5226 no they're not ,that's why the chicken are smaller and you have less cancer compared to western countries. Even the milk there is natural .

[@1954WH]

You might want to take a look at the series of You Tube videos made by Marina of 'Dating beyond borders' ('You know when you are dating a Vietnamese women ...' - Parlez Francais?)

[@gericornista8133]

I love carinderias! It's the internet & the power interruptions that really sucks in the provinces!

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Yeah, a country shouldn't have poor power and internet issues in 2023.

[@fernandomofreita79]

Hello there, I would like to know from you the following please: How was your experience overall in the condo in Cebu? How was the safety aspect in the condo? How was the WI-FI? How was the water pressure in the condo? Thank you.

[@waltermorris5786]

My main issue with Phillipines is the terrible internet speeds...I trade for a living

[@BiggWorldCinema]

I hear you Walter. I've visited many islands and even fast growing cities such as Iloilo where the internet is pants.

[@JustJumump]

With my new found ego (stud good lucks) I tried doing a little jump off jeepney, and hit top of my head hard. Was humbled back to my dashing reality. Kind of like an idiot abroad scene.

[@dancampana6757]

Enjoyed the honesty and light-heartedness of this channel.....do subscribe.... Kamusta po from Tagaytay City

[@JD-vh5hj]

I just felt bad for skipping a crypto trading app😅😅 as you spoke immediately after that 😂😂😂😂 you got me fast tracking my plans to book and come to the Philippines 😊

[@wigger2003uk]

I'm off to Cebu soon any advice you could share I'd be grateful

[@BiggWorldCinema]

You need to give me more info... you going there to date? You staying in the city? How long you staying? I have published 80 videos of Cebu on my channel.

[@wigger2003uk]

@@BiggWorldCinema I do have a female friend we have been speaking for sometime now so we have decided to meet up. And I will be looking for a cheap b&b or maybe hotel. I've been watching your videos for the past few weeks now and I find the Philippines a very interesting country. If I could I'd definitely live out there 💯 UK isn't like it used to be anymore sadly

[@christosgiasemakis8960]

Hello. Can you tell me the airbnb adress of your 2 appartment in cebu? Thank you!!!!

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Mabolo Garden Flats, Tres Borces Street. CPM have their office, not far inside the entrance.

[@fightinspirit]

Hi Philip, just wondering if you kept in touch with the cute girl from the video. You guys had a pretty good thing for a few days.

[@HP84963]

Thanks for the video, just a question when you say wifi is missing ibn the phillipines do you mean the signal of the wifi is missing, or that the signal is there but the speed is very low?

[@BiggWorldCinema]

You're welcome. Wifi signal is there, but often very weak. Philippines internet isn't great compared to other Asian countries.

[@HP84963]

@@BiggWorldCinema Thanks

[@WindmillChef]

Do they have bookstores in The Philippines? Having watched hundreds of Philippines videos with the interiors of people's homes, I haven't seen book shelves!

[@melaniemoreno9595]

Ph has NATIONAL BOOKSTORE you can see inside many malls

[@theghostoftravel]

yes they do, ive seen plenty of bookstores in the malls, in cebu city.

[@curtneilson5502]

crap. we r quite similar in the fussy biz, mate. i'm prepping for thailand medical tourism and then phils trip to check both for retirement plans. grrrrrr. did a month in vietnam and a week in boracay year ago. ugh. sigh. lol I rented a scooter in HCMC as a type of a challenge and dropped the bugger twice. ok, you didn't do manilla. theres' a beach there so maybe that will do

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Yeah, gonna try Makati next. Expect I'll enjoy the alfresco culture there.

[@ExpatNTraining]

👍🏻👍🏻’s up!

[@user-cz9fq1tb9f]

Sorry didn know if I didn't watch the adds from Start 2 finnish. U don't get your bonus?? Whatever it may B. I will in future bore my self so U bennifit. As I do like your channel. Lance

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Thanks for your consideration. Now you need to start again from Video 1.

[@franktaylor7617]

😎👍🇺🇲 Great work mate ✌️.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Thanks Frank! 👍

[@johnwitter342]

Regina was lovely, so what happened?

[@user-qb7ms6vs7s]

This englishman visited ililo 3 months ago. After Athens I'm. Going to cebu in a few days then back to iloilo 😂

[@jimrose71]

LOOKS SWEET

[@joejohnson1454]

Love the man the legend Bowie t shirt

[@GwapoRick]

looking forward to retire there soon !

[@mt.sinairefuge3208]

I was born in the Philippines and just went back for the first time in Dec. to get married (I am 55). I think Cebu was impressive compared to all the other cities I went to. I am waiting for our marriage certificate from PSA so that my wife can get out of the country and come to Peru. I hated the food..it was terrible....the streets are terrible...noticed that most men were lazy and had no drive to work or improve themselves...I rented cars a lot...very good prices.....nice beaches hard to find. I loved the ferries.

[@delosreyesramon9295]

what is d point of indicating your birthplace, just be proud you are not a one of them langgong

[@gangstagummybear3432]

@@delosreyesramon9295 He is probably a troll Philippines and Filipino hater, just making another hater-filled comment like alot of people in this comment section that are Thailand fanboys.

[@AlphaInvesting]

Dumaguete Regina a bike that everyone has ridden 🤣😂

[@Circachat]

19:50 the kid in the blue, jump kicking the other kid says it All for me.

[@cseosborn892]

Where are you going now?

[@mykodack]

What ever happen to that beautiful lady you met Regina ?

[@paulsandford3345]

Why did you leave?

[@amafid]

Cringe

[@mikemeredeth4573]

What, your opinion?

[@onakangarooisland]

Cheers, looking to get back there next year. Dont mind all these miserable bastards. Keep dong your thing

[@philippinesdreamorreality]

Are you back?

[@key39762]

thanks for the video. can you give me a list of hotels/motels you stayed in that had good wifi in the following cities? Iloilo, Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro and Davao. thanks again

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Bacolod - Calle Nueva Suites, great hotel, cheap rates, superfast internet! CDO - St. Nicholas Inn. Good internet. Davao - stayed in AirBnB at Magallanes Residences with Superfast wifi. Iloilo - the internet is rubbish throughout City Proper, so can't advise unfornately. Hope this helps. When you travelling?

[@key39762]

@@BiggWorldCinema thanks this will help immensely. will be traveling in Oct. hope to catch you in Cebu

[@erinsable]

great vlog, really enjoyed it. thanks mate.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@evelinholmes6401]

There many expats commenting on thefood issues. Most say it’s not very desirable. Than you have the big vlogger’s that just things it’s wonderful. Off course some sayid for sponsors ship. All there doing seems to me is going for fancy coffee bars and restaurants. Just rave about the Philippines.

[@gangstagummybear3432]

Most are just jumping on a bandwagon, that is what happens when something catches fire, and gets cool to say, mainly those people are a vocal relative irrelevant few that say what is popular to say, popular things to say doesnt make them true.

[@paulsandford3345]

I'm not a fan of wearing a mask what's it like there now?

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Masks are no longer required, but many filipinos still wear them out of habit, insecurity and fear of still catching something.

[@kenneth2656]

Far too many ads for me to watch your content.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

No worries. Go and do something more interesting with your life.

[@sirstoic1187]

You miss those views that you were getting with the Philippines huh ? 😅😅

[@toniwertman4818]

Very Monty python beginning

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Cheers! MP - Gosh, I only just realised that Michael Palin and Monty Python share the same initials.

[@toniwertman4818]

@@BiggWorldCinema so Thailand is not a good place to retire in your opinion?

[@erikrummel6277]

More content on how/where you met the girls you dated and if they were gold diggers or not.

[@andersstreifeldt2990]

Are you retired or on a prolonged holiday..?

[@evanhi450]

I'm still at 13Minutes mate 😂

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Me too buddy.

[@KennyG-qh8jc]

what is the situation with being vaccinated there now? I too an one of the sensible no vax crowd🤣

[@BiggWorldCinema]

You can go unvaxxed. But unfortunately they still require PCR test nonsense before you're allowed in.

[@brian_atc]

I think the ladies exit the jeepneys so quickly is due to some creepy bloke filming them. 😅

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Very true.

[@stephenphilpott2699]

Haha so true they don't like to walk anywhere 😂😂😂...

[@wlb-comments7596]

I have smashed my head on many a jeepnee...hehe

[@BiggWorldCinema]

And it hurts too!

[@peterobenza5931]

PLDT sounds like STD hahahaha. You cracked me up my man 😂😂😂😂!

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Glad you appreciated that!

[@philippinesdreamorreality]

I will watch all your adds so you can graduate from cheap charlie and afford your other half .😅

[@whynot0969]

Are there many unvaxed girls too???🙏

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Two. Why?

[@whynot0969]

@@BiggWorldCinema because I prefer girls who are not jabbed, that all

[@demetriharlan5887]

All you are over there is a walking ATM machine.