CEBU or DUMAGUETE - Which is The Right Choice For You?

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[@sharondeasis5160]

Hi Gio where is this place I like beach especially this summer here in Philippines

[@ScoreGuru123]

There's an old saying Gio, " Pussy will pull you, further than dynamite will blow you " 😂

[@damncars2618]

I've been to Cebu, Mactan Newtown an Dumaguete. Everyplace has similar problems and unique advantages. It's a matter of finding the balance that's right for you. Plus your preferences may change over time. Good luck guys

[@dravis141]

I lived in a high-rise condo in Cebu City for 3 years, cost me 45K total per month....it was O.K, but I got tired of all the traffic and noise so I built a house in the province up in the mountains above Naga....2Bed/2CR......very jungle like, quiet, much cooler, ......so rural that we have no phone signal, and no mail delivery.....but Internet is faster here than Cebu City.....no rent anymore, no water bill ( we dug a well)......all I pay is electricity and food.....best move I've made so far

[@kollennekoll5997]

You can find in Cebu what they have in Dumaguete but you cant find in Dumaguete what they have in Cebu.

[@VistaLatin]

Good conversation about preferences My preference was Dumaguete because it's cheaper, less crowded, and if you travel to the province you will have more female offers you can handle...I've lived most of my life in Southern California near San Diego and later near Los Angeles....I don't need the big malls, the countless restaurants are 12 lane highways Finally, I don't care to befriend other foreigners...in Dumaguete I met Filipino locals whom were nicer than any other American I was friends with in the US... I'm all in for Dumaguete, I enjoyed the slower pace lifestyle...and since I'm a runner, it's much nicer to run 🏃‍♀️ where is not so congested... My vote...

[@gregwil694]

Ya the malls hahaha, can't imagine caring about being in malls.

[@Imold774]

I have been living in Cebu City for a few years now and in my opinion, Metro Cebu is best. Major malls, Hospitals, international /domestic airport, major ferry /bus terminal, many province and city girls are here in metro Cebu , beaches, resorts, major shopping/ restaurants, fast wifi, brownouts are non existent, very few police checkpoints, short distance to Cebu province to enjoy waterfalls, snorkeling, scuba diving, whale watching……..Cebu is definitely hard to beat!!!

[@stevemorris3544]

What part of Cebu are you in?

[@billybob1511]

How far is a nice beach from central Cebu? Have to go to Mactan?

[@MrArcher181]

I have lived in Cebu when I was going through the SRRV process and then moved just south of Dumaguette for nearly a year. Dumaguette was better for the most part. I moved to Siquior almost 7 years ago and there is no comparison if you like clean, laid-back, and beautiful scenery 😮.

[@KB3TLE]

How about the Valencia area ? Seemingly offers a cooler more 'comfortable' alternative ? Has easy access to either Duma or Bacong ?

[@xavierkoolat6926]

I'm retired now in Arizona, but I used to work for one of the electric companies here. I do not know how Filipinos interpret brownout or blackout, but here in the States blackout meant NO power at all. Zip. Zero. But brownout meant you could get "a little power" that could cause a low wattage light bulb to give reduced light but not enough electricity to power an electric motor like a refrigerator or an air-conditioner. Even electric fans were "iffy." The terms were the same for either day or night.

[@mikelauersdorf2992]

Good to see both of u on this video. No electricity sucks but par for the course there

[@miguelc.819]

Great video, it's like you read my mind, because, I plan to moving there in less than a year and I'm torn between Dumaguete and Cebu. Right now, I'm leaning towards Dumaguete, but, you guys made some really good points about Cebu...Thank you 🙏

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Best of luck!

[@seo8938]

Sean's just a ray of sunshine, isn't he. Nothing but positivity from this fella.

[@jimscholz2997]

Very interesting chat you guys. Thanks. Gio, next time, try to do a back ground light check as the sky in the back is so bright, which would enhance the vid quality.

[@brent2438]

I thought the greater Cebu metropolitan area had around 3 million people? It is a concrete jungle. I would prefer much smaller, like Dumaguete.

[@1984kron]

Blackout is zero power available. Brownout is a reduction in voltage, meaning you still have some power available.

[@coastalmax]

It's funny neither of you mentioned electrical outages in Dumaguete as a negative or the reliable electricity in Cebu as a positive. I guess if your are up in Valencia and don't die without a/c for a day, it's somewhat tolerable. But if you are working online and near sea levels, that is a huge factor in my book.

[@Sahrokh]

Well they are kind of "boomers" age, so they don't rely on internet or electricity like we do :D

[@bigjohnson7415]

​@@Sahrokh 🤣🤣🤣

[@patrickclark9156]

Great choice of music, Gio, for showing the Atmosphere resort.

[@happyguy7836]

I wouldn't advise Mactan unless everything you need and want to do is on the island....getting across the bridge sucks unless it's late at night. Siquijor island is beautiful and actually has a few nice restaurants, but be prepared for a monthly water taxi ride for groceries and essentials. The prices on the island are outrageous for Western style goods( example: Doritos $7 a bag). But if your desire is to have a place on the beach for a reasonable price...take a look.

[@jamesnichols2511]

Well, it seems to me, an older single guy, Cebu would be my place to habitat. I'm not looking for a girl, just want to relax and enjoy life. I eventually want to go to Iloilo, but I think there might be more expats in Cebu my age to enjoy conversations with. I want to check out Cebu's malls and do some walking. I'm not interested in driving there, since I tend to get nervous with too much traffic (crazy drivers) like you guys mentioned.

[@manuelaffonso2191]

In the '70s I was told that a brownout was under 12 hours, more than 12 hours it was called a blackout. Today it's called brownout no matter how many hours.

[@wrp108]

Found my girlfriend in Lapu Lapu. Was going to Makati but now we videochat every day and we are getting together in October for two months. We will stay In Newtown for a month and then go to Buhol for a few weeks. Someday I look forward to having a coffee with you guys in Dumaguete. Thanks a million, Gio! I have learned so much from you. Keep up the great work 👍.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Thank you

[@salembeeman370]

I'm a member of the Silent Service that still lives in Connecticut near the Subase. Nice to see someone escape!

[@TheBuddyShowWorldwide]

Cebu is my first stop. I'd like to not pay through the nose for a shorter stay though.

[@pintados3041]

What a beautiful place. Cool swimming pool with cold tropical drinks 🥂🍾 at a nice shade. No wonder I can see lots of foreigners nearby. 👍💚💙

[@GiointhePhilippines]

So nice

[@TrevorMelbourne-ef1in]

Another terrific video, Gio. You guys make clear Cebu City is better for a single expat. From Baby Mae’s videos, however, it would seem to me their are loads of beautiful, single girls in Dumaguete?

[@rickmir4100]

I think if you guys are looking for much more to get around, big malls, restaurants, groceries, cinemas, historical sites, public transformation, etc..go to Metro Manila or other big cities. Dumaguete is a small province.

[@lilymixedlifevlogs2100]

your right Rick, if they are very choosy of a nice place to live for vacation and likes more on high end malls and restaurant they can go to BGC Taguig - Metro Manila

[@JakeTheSnake500]

Gio is a bidniss man! Mad respect!

[@Starbat88]

Sounds like Cebu is the place to go!

[@Not_A_Tourist]

Yeah I think so. I didn't really come all this way just to be around westerners.

[@makeyourlifeeasier5794]

I'll play it safe and live in both places...

[@SunRise-ul7ko]

Before covid, The advantage to Cebu for me, was the cheap direct flights to Sydney. So I was only 7 hours from home, if I need to get home quickly. Now it's like a 23 hour flight & 3 times the cost.

[@ScoreGuru123]

How on earth is it a 23 hour flight?

[@SunRise-ul7ko]

​@@ScoreGuru123 That's what I want to know. Must be a lot of time spent in stopovers.

[@leroyybrown]

Cebu Pacific, Philippines and Qantas are all direct Manila-Sydney. I wasn’t aware Cebu- Sydney direct.

[@alals6794]

WOW. I ALSO noticed increased costs for flighst from Los Angeles to Manila but it has now settled at about 50% increased cost, relative to 2020 right before the lockdowns. It is now circa 2023. Three times aa much is well, too much.....

[@carlosnorris352]

Lived for months in Cebu and visited Dumaguete last September. Now I decided to move for good half way between these 2. Can’t beat the sunset view in Moalboal.

[@robertcrowder3606]

White beach sand

[@Pcbdude82]

I considered doing the same. Somewhere near Alona Beach. From what I've seen. 2 hours by ferry and you can be in one city or the other. But what's the dating scene life like there? And what about transit. I'll be without a car. I've lived in beach towns and big cities in the US. So don't have a preference either way.

[@johnmycroft3065]

I am in my 50s and soon to be 60s . That is why i decided on Thailand better food better infrastructure . also i want a condo with a steam room sauna and Nice pool.

[@Imold774]

The infrastructure and delicious food is useless there because the dating scene is horrible in Thailand unless you like ladyboys and p4p gf’s

[@leroyybrown]

Definitely food is an issue in PH. You can eat good but then it’s a bit expensive. I wasn’t game to try the stuff sitting in pots and pans at the dusty roadside places.

[@peterdutchy]

​@@Imold774nonsense..Thai women are gorgeous and unless you look like a monster..plenty to choose from.

[@ShikokuFoodForest]

@@Imold774are the chances of meeting a future wife in Thailand that low?? What is p4p gf’s?

[@billybob1511]

Pay for play $$$! No money no honey! - Expensive@@ShikokuFoodForest

[@homebasebelgium359]

I've never been in Dumaguete, but Cebu is definitely too crowded for me. Too much traffic also. I prefer to be in the province and for me that is Ormoc, Leyte, where my ex-wife was from and where I had my house before I divorced her. Ormoc has improved a lot since I first came there 23 years ago. It now has several malls and a good choice of restaurants as you can see in my new KZbin series "Ormoc Revisited", which will start this coming Monday. Between Cebu and Dumaguete I would probably also choose Dumaguete (from what I have seen on all your channels). Cebu is just too expensive.

[@thnaykhwam6554]

Many choices actually which province or island u prefer

[@Geoduck.]

We have family and friends in Cebu City have visited every year the past 25 years. Traffic congestion is often gridlocked nearly impossible to go from point A to B can take HOURS. As you said almost anything is available in grocery stores. Hospitals are not bad. All types of quality restaurants reasonably priced.

[@henrymcmiller2527]

Thanks for your post. I plan to retire to the Philippines in 2024, but I do have a grocery list of health issues. I am interested in living in Dumaguete. Are there a good hospital and good doctors?

[@davidkaiser810]

One of the things that I have come to appreciate on Bohol is the lack of traffic. However there are less conveniences

[@leroyybrown]

At first I thought Panglao a little quiet but it makes up for that with beaches and reefs and great roads for riding a scooter that aren’t too busy and they have a decent assortment of restaurants and accommodation is varied and reasonably priced. You have high end resort or more modest motel style places. Definitely Panglao grew on me the longer I was there.

[@rrrrrrny]

What about dating?

[@frankkluz9787]

Transportation / housing / malls / women / street food / it all sounds like a much bigger place. I wonder why expats don't use Tuk Tuks (trikes) as their personal transportation instead of only scooters or cars ? They could transport groceries and other things much easier and are cheap + they are good transportation on demand w/o calling and waiting ? And give rides too.

[@leroyybrown]

On my recent trip I visited Manila (stayed BGC), Cebu City (stayed IT park) and Panglao Island, Bohol (Doljo Beach). Panglao was the best place with a tropical beach vibe. I rented a scooter and Panglao is a great place to build riding skills if you don’t ride at home. Also Panglao is strategically located near Cebu, Siquijor and Dumaguete and has its own Airport on the island with multiple flights daily to Manila. Fast ferries serve all the above mentioned locations (except Manila).

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Bohol is nice

[@arseniaallen6574]

Don’t tell everyone it’s 5 minutes to the beach 10 minutes to the city 100 times better than dumaguete and 20 minutes to the mountains

[@rrrrrrny]

What about dating in Bohol, Dumagette, Davao.

[@thnaykhwam6554]

If u r in d province or even Dumaguete, l believe having ur own bike is very convenient. I vacationed in Cebu for fir 6mos but that was in 1995😅but have since visited another 3x just for a very short trip. I think Cebu is better, livelier more activities. Boredom can be stressful too

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Thanks for sharing

[@thnaykhwam6554]

@@GiointhePhilippines cheers

[@dannyboy8644]

Really good video. Never been to the Phil but you really put the living environment into perspective

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Thank you

[@ericjf5343]

Just thought I would say hey. Still working on getting rid of everything and bringing it down to two suit cases. I did think for a scooter you just needed your regular drivers license for a scooter. Is that incorrect?

[@raularagon683]

it boils down on preferences /taste, if ur looking for more Urban Lifestyle, less brownout/black0ut more dating option then Cebu it is, But if ur looking for a Subtler, less stressful place, with frequent sometimes Brownouts then Duma or Valencia Dauin,Siaton or bacong is manageable.. And btw Big City s like Cebu has High er Crime rate than Dumaguete & d likes..

[@Biarritz60]

Hey Gio, Blackout is no power, Brownout you have power but with so low votage so noting works, lamps only glowing 🙂

[@Biarritz60]

This i lean from your GF's friend "Shay", she had a Vlog about it before.

[@rolandmueller7218]

Probably neither Cebu or Dumaguete. For me, it will probably be between Baguio or Tagaytay or La Union.

[@obriantime455]

Was in Cebu in April. Very nice people everywhere. In general, the Philippines is a great place. I am planning to retire there. Nice content, guys 👍

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Sounds great!

[@blkman1576]

Thanks Gio, I found this video to be really informative. I plan on going to the Philippines by the end of the year and one thing that really concerned me is that I do not know how to ride a motor bike. It is good to know that they have paces that will teach you. Not looking to go halfway around the world just to wind up as road kill. 😂

[@Travelingforlife]

Don't go. Go to Thailand

[@dirtyharry8629]

Hi Gio, I just watched your video with you and Shaun. Loved the resort, video looks awsome! I think you guys discussed some things that deserve at least one chapter in the book, regarding motorcycle licenses, before traveling from home country and for those not following your advice, (practice times) BTW, having Shaun in your videos is always a great add on, he stands out as a great guy, low key and offers excellent comments! Last comment, you forgot to translate Shaun's $50,000 PHP's for his Cebu rental was $ how many dollars? We wannabes haven't yet developed that 2nd nature you guys have. 🤔🙂

[@josephharlanschmitz]

Approximately 1000 usd

[@novak4594]

Great info G

[@floribertosousa2251]

Hi Gio,..great 👍 video on the "pro's and cons" of both Cebu and Dumaguete. Those were the exact two places I was trying to decide to live once I get to the Philippines. Personally I'm "leaning" more towards Dumaguete or maybe Valencia. Thanks and keep up the great work.

[@scubatom8232]

Pluses, and minuses with both places. My son lives in Cebu. We all like different things. I don't like the city myself. I haven't found my place in the Philippines yet.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Thanks for sharing!

[@andy5405]

After easter I will land again in cebu. But I will stay only one night at savoy hotel. Next day my Ford ranger will be delivered and I will travel with my fiancee as fast as possible out of cebu. It's nice to see every Kilometer it will getting more green. We will stay one day in oslob, after this we will go to siquijor. After this our way will be dumaguete, santa catalina and bayawan. I don't like crowded cities. Dumaguete is a nice City for staying some days but after this I want to see the real Philippines in the province again. Greetings from Germany.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Greetings and best of luck.

[@billybob1511]

Buying or renting the Ranger?

[@mrmaybee]

Always liked to hang on the back of the jeepnies, fun ride.

[@jurgschupbach3059]

Zamboanga all the way

[@tony9305]

Really liked this sitdown with Shawn and you. I learned quite a bit. Thanks

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Glad to hear it!

[@Pcbdude82]

This video was a massive help. I'm still a ways off from the move. But torn between Cebu, Dumaguete or somewhere near Alona Beach or whatever it's called. I love beach life. But as a still fairly young single guy with no transportion, cebu sounds like a better option. Probably go that route. How are the beaches near Cebu? I don't have any sort of licenses here in the states. Can I just take my motorcycle/motorbike test there? Grew up riding dirt bikes and fourwheelers. So, I should be able to drive one just fine once I learn the traffic.

[@dr.who2]

Like travel arould before making a decision

[@willardpolk2871]

i been to both cities and Dumaguete have Rizal boulevard was nice but Cebu city has more to see.

[@jonathancbc]

Gio, nice paced video and filming location. A couple topics in this video maybe you can extend in a later one. 1. Mactan (quieter/beach) vs Cebu for a single guy. 2. Reliance on public transportation in Cebu and getting out of the city (quality buses.) This is the first video/stream in which you’ve never given even small confidence that public transportation in Cebu is a workable plan.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Cebu has good transportation but traffic is gridlocked often.

[@damonbugden2648]

Can't wait to visit in May 2023 and hopefully meet for a cocktail.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Absolutely

[@zenydina7927]

Davao is the best safe and theres so much to see in the big city and not too much expat lol 😅😅😅

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I like Davao

[@princessa4223]

I lived both in Cebu and Dumaguete. Of course Cebu is much more entertaining and mire comfortable. Dumaguete is very boring But I still love manila. 50k in cebu???? There is good new comfortable condo near Ayala cost 25k with utility.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Thanks for sharing!

[@michaelw9961]

I found the traffic, pollution, and noise in Duma to be pretty bad.

[@lilibetcelis9539]

You guys, very choosy and likes a nice place to live for vacation with a high end malls and restaurant why not go to BGC Taguig - Metro Manila and don't choose provinces and make too much complaints.

[@theblackboxpodcastshow1791]

Guess what Gio, there are driving just like that in the US, I'm a Bus driver in the northeast of the US and they just cut you off over here without looking and it's not just commercial vehicles they do it to, everyone gets it here. The Coovf has driven people over here crazy

[@ionamtab]

Guys and gals, I could use some help please. My filipina’s birthday is coming up next month. She lives a simple life, doesn’t wear jewelry because it irritates her skin in the humidity, only wears makeup to weddings etc., and I’ve done the flower thing for anniversaries and Valentine’s Day. Many of the ideas I have don’t make sense as they are just kind of “stuff”. She lives in Manila and I live in Texas. She’ll be 36. Her hobby is art, but she’s stocked in those supplies. Any ideas and input would be much appreciated. Thanks. Salamat.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

I've never seen an expat in Dumaguete younger than maybe 65 except for you Gio.😂

[@bigjohnson7415]

😂😂😂

[@azhardav]

so true. Duma is where old guys go to die. slow and boring

[@paulsasianadventure8050]

I guess you didn't see me around 😅😅

[@azhardav]

@@paulsasianadventure8050 youre a "bug" not a "feature". Seen some of your content- an "old soul" for sure

[@anizares1]

I prefer cebu being I'm vegetarian. More choices than Dumaguete. I hated the food there.

[@richieredw9218]

None of the above, Dumaguete, too many foreigners, with few behaving badly, brownouts not a problem for me,but can be irritating, also no taxis is a turn off. Cebu is too commercialised but has the amenities of a big city, and has their fair share of expats, which makes prices a little higher. If you prefer any of them good for you, not for me though, the first best transport out of both places would be my option.

[@jdtravels5140]

Like many expats, I’m starting in Cebu. Time will tell where I’ll permanently end up.

[@mikemarriedtoabeautifulwom3317]

I love negros Oriental Dumaguete city is small but I can get everything i need. I live outside of the city about an hour away. I get the the best both ways. Its brown out during the day and black out at night but Filipino just say brown out

[@johnc2438]

"Best" and you're giving us only two places in your thumbnail overlay title? "Better" is the correct word when you're comparing only two items (or cities, in your case). If you were comparing Manila, Baguio and Cebu (or more places), then you'd be correct to use "best."

[@Travelingforlife]

It all depends on what type of living you want.

[@KB3TLE]

Your age has a lot to do with it in my humble opinion. The virus effect however certainly can't be overlooked ! I'm 73 and lived long enough to see more of these things offering a different perspective than younger people perhaps just haven't experienced yet. Older expats view thing differently. You will get there eventually. --- Less ''chaos'' eventually becomes much more important !

[@assetinvestco5820]

What about the fact that Cebu is right in the middle most of the Typhoons?

[@sugbosugbo1987]

Big storm in Cebu It will only happens once in every 30 years.

[@chazworm3]

i’m voting for dmgt. been to both places and there’s no place like Dumaguete

[@charlesyoung9980]

Dumaguete is the best choice because The Filipina Pea and all her friends are there.

[@mikehubble3962]

I've been to a lot of countries & I was wondering about the taxi & if they get in an accident with you in it do you have any fault there? Some countries would say yes.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

There is fault but next to impossible to prove it and get someone to pay your damages.

[@willardpolk2871]

Dumaguete girls are definitely not so aggressive towards foreigners like Cebu city. but i thin that is a good thing the normality of Dumaguete girls are make it easy for foreigners to fit in without the pressure of being run down.

[@Eric-qm5xw]

Jeez ya are talking infrastructure…ya pay for what you get ..i know it’s simple economics.

[@Sk3pT1kal82]

Do you think one could be vegan/vegetarian in the Philippines (perhaps more successfully in the big cities) or is meat just in everything over there?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Local markets sell a huge variety of produce so yes one can be a vegetarian pretty easily but for sure easier in the big city.

[@makeyourlifeeasier5794]

As usual, good info Gio

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Thanks!

[@kmilton1593]

Good informational conversation, guys; nice location too; thanks. (Of all the You-tubers in PH, i remember Gio's one observation the most: he had heard it said in finding a girlfriend that "you just have to wait your turn"! What a classic thought-provoking comment! )

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Thank you ☺️

[@toddeifert410]

Moving to Dumaguete this June. Any recommendations in finding a rental (home or apartment)? Looking for 2 bedroom at least, nice place hopefully. Budget 30,000 to 50,000 php. Thanks!

[@GiointhePhilippines]

facebook.com/DumagueteHomeRentals?mibextid=ZbWKwL

[@Sarge57]

My wife and I will be visiting Dumaguete the end of April for our honeymoon. Can you list 5 good restaurants in Duma and 5 places in or near Duma you think are worth visiting while there? We will be staying at the Bricks Hotel. Thanks.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Here is an article I wrote on my favorite places. giointhephilippines.com/my_favorite_restaurants_and_coffee_shops_in_dumaguete/

[@Sarge57]

@@GiointhePhilippines Thank you so much. SInce I came from being a social worker in Minnesota I am wondering how you mother is doing. I know she was in a nursing facility in Minnesota.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

She is in an assisted home facility but spends most of her time living with my sister in AZ

[@forestgreensmile]

I’ve been in Iloilo for a month now…no brown or black or gray or whatever outs here.

[@billybob1511]

If a foreigner can afford a car is it realistic to just get a car and drive around islands such as Cebu? Is it safe? I would like to buy a car and just go exploring but I've never heard anyone discuss it ever.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Yea, it's doable but much easier done with a motorbike!

[@seans7228]

So, brownout/blackouts..... You can't use the internet and you lose all the food in your refrigerator - - - while you sweat your ass off without aircon?

[@Matt-qv8zj]

Hello. Thank you for posting. I am planning to move to Dumaguete next month. I like to split up my work day by going to the beach at lunchtime. I understand beaches in Dumaguete city proper are not that nice. I want to be close to Dumaguete city and close to a nice beach with motorbike. Where would you recommend I get an apartment where both Dumaguette city proper and nice beaches close by? North/south? San Jose/Dauin/Bacong, etc.. Thank you

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Bacong and Dauin are your best options.

[@tilapiadave3234]

CEBU or DUMAGUETE ? Neither thanks ,, Dumaguete WAY toooo many Foreigners ,, Cebu city WAY toooo many people.

[@henrymcmiller2527]

Then where in PI?

[@pennychavez-rubiano227]

You're welcome to our province Bataan our beaches aren't always populated, seldom to none blackout at all

[@JanJan-gn5io]

@@henrymcmiller2527 theres a lot places to choose

[@leroyybrown]

@@henrymcmiller2527 Panglao or maybe Siargao

[@henrymcmiller2527]

@@leroyybrown Thanks. Just trying to get it right.

[@gericornista8133]

That's a beautiful resort! Those power interruptions are really killing the tourism industry back home! Sadly the government doesn't seem to want to solve them coz it's as old as history! There's something fishy going on there w/ the government & the private sector & the international body against nuclear power plant!!

[@cherryvlog88]

Oh very nice wow 😊😊

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Thanks for watching

[@cherryvlog88]

You're most welcome ☺️

[@sdleasia]

I'll probably tour around a bit when I get there, a couple weeks per city or area. I don't want to bee-line to a particular city just yet. At least that is where my thoughts are at the moment. I can always move if I don't like it.

[@sharhune2735]

Hu Gio. Tell Sean not to drop the dolphins into the mojito. We stopped drinking down to them years ago. I'm 67 and would choose Dumaguete or Valencia. Do not need large population centers anymore. Take care.

[@kentpengelly9896]

What about Devao city? Thoughts?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I love Davao city

[@boharris-t8y]

Gio, What would be best area for 55 pension year old retired man in Cebu City to live for dating, IT park area or Mactan/Newtown area and I looked at airbnb for Newtown-looks very expensive. Like to live in area for about 3 months to check out. Thanks -enjoy your videos and info

[@GiointhePhilippines]

There are 3 areas I like it park, Cebu business park and mactan Newtown. Dating is excellent in all 3 areas due to lots of call centers.

[@boharris-t8y]

@@GiointhePhilippines thanks for quick reply

[@ArmyVet-retired-S4L]

I prefer Cebu City.

[@AlasdairScott-ii6mt]

I'm coming to Dumaguete in January 2024 what is the name of the complex you are at please Gino

[@lifewithkrisb]

What if I'm single and settled down? Would you still recommend Cebu?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Depends on what you are looking for

[@lifewithkrisb]

Honestly I'm not looking for anything relationship wise. I'm not coming there with the intention to find a wife. Something better come out of left field and surprise me. The thought of all that traffic in Cebu though, it definitely leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I'll most likely see you guys in Dumaguete. @@GiointhePhilippines

[@jerryandnelmainthephilippi3340]

❤

[@Midwest10]

The traffic in Cebu is nuts. The expats in Duma are nuts. Next.

[@Russell-g9n]

Hello, I'm thinking seriously about coming to the Philippines to find a beautiful lady. I have a major concern about bringing my dog. Coming from Greenville South Carolina; the trip will be 24 hours and very stressful. Any ideas and advice about the best way to bring my dog would be very appreciated. Not bringing her is not an option. Thanks.

[@ShikokuFoodForest]

Are you just planning on going to the Philippines 🇵🇭 to meet a Filipina, then returning back to the US together with your dog? Or are you moving with your dog to live in the PH permanently? What breed of dog?

[@mariogonzales5906]

You got it !! The way they drive is ridiculous 😂