After 9 months living in the Philippines these are my honest thoughts before I head home...

[@ChadFosterExplores]

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[@kokoyaro]

White privilege, not "foreigner privilege". It's good for you doesn't mean it's good for everyone.

[@josemedeiros007]

Great tips Chad. I have been told by my Filipino coworkers at Intel that I shouldn't go to the Philippines without one of them due to robbery and kidnapping.

[@douglasbaumber97]

@@josemedeiros007

[@jsully4064]

@@josemedeiros007 Your coworkers are funny, of course they would like a free trip to the Philippines. Its nice to have a guide though. Lots of guys go to the Philippines by themselves. Have never heard of a kidnapping in the city, only in the mountains. If you are wearing lots of flashy jewelry or flashing money yes you could be targeted for a robbery. Just be careful and mindful of your surroundings. Keep your wallet in your front pocket. Try Cebu. Its a great place to visit and to get immersed in the culture. Good luck Jose!

[@Kristoferwitha_k]

What's the best way to meet these girls? Other than visiting every province? Apps? Did you already do a video on this?

[@ChristopherAnthony-9]

I'm 54 and my wife and I are VERY worried about our future, gas and food prices rising daily. We have had our savings dwindle with the cost of living into the stratosphere, and we are finding it impossible to replace them. We can get by, but can't seem to get ahead. My condolences to anyone retiring in this crisis, 30 years nonstop just for a crooked system to take all you worked for.

[@ChristopherAnthony-9]

@ALADEMUSTAPHA-or9fx That's actually quite impressive

[@UmarLadanmallam-xs7cs]

@ALADEMUSTAPHA-or9fx The crazy part is that those advisors are probably outperforming the market and raising good returns but some are charging fees over fees that drain your portfolio. Is this the case with yours too?

[@ChristopherAnthony-9]

@ALADEMUSTAPHA-or9fx I will give this a look, thanks a bunch for sharing.

[@curtisbolton5206]

100% agree

[@Dan-l2y2r]

BTC is your answer. WTFU!

[@joshuarizalforeman816]

I have lived in the boonies with my Filipina wife and our family for the past 4 +years. We own property, have a business and a decent income. We came here from HK, where we lived well, but chose to live a life with less stress, here in the Philippines with our family. We have no budget because we don't need one, since our income exceeds our expenditure. The kids are in education and are doing ok. We take domestic and overseas trips and have a happy life with one another.

[@joshuarizalforeman816]

@barry6941 3 sisters, 1 unmarried, all working, plus a a niece in her 20s!!!! and my 21 -year-old- step-daughter (hands off!)

[@richardfox2865]

Sounds good... same deal here: over two decades in Hong Kong living the life of Riley, hehehe; now we are here deep in the province... it's excellent 👌. Same deal, no budget needed after HK. We go on trips anytime we want... 4/5 months a year... SriLanka, Thailand, India, Indonesia Malaysia etc. Love it. Enjoy 😊.

[@adad1270]

@joshuarizalfor and @richardfox 1) are you 2 gentlemen Filipinos? That would help us understand your adjustment to living in the Philippines' provinces. 2) I sometimes daydream of doing exactly what you're doing: raise some pigs, enjoy fresh eggs & coconut water daily, and lounge in a hammock or three. And fishing! Plus a scooter for heading to daily Mass 😂 And volunteering, eg. teaching ESL to the kids or helping an NGO with bookkeeping classes. (I'm not Filipino, but grew up in Trinidad, WI...and want some island sea breezes to help me sleep better at night😊). 3) oh, also, I lived in HK 2012-14. Thx, & blessings!

[@joshuarizalforeman816]

@@adad1270 I am British but I lived in rural Thailand/Laos for two years, although I grew up in London and worked in HK so adjusting to life in the province was both easy and desirable.

[@richardfox2865]

​@joshuarizalforeman816 I'm here with my girlfriend... honestly, it's easy to adjust to any place if you're happy with your own lifestyle. We're into vipassana... life is spiritual 🙏. Good luck, 👍

[@BartLanguido]

You are right. The more cautious girls are harder to get but they are the good ones

[@miglopez505]

If you're respectful, Filipinos will love you. It's simple!

[@dennispadilla5853]

The reason why women in the Philippines are wary of dating is because culturally it is a huge social step. Dating in the Philippines is different than it is in the west. The act of meeting a man in public for a potential romantic relationship is basically the woman announcing to the world that she is interested in you. That is a big deal for women in the cities, imagine how huge a deal that is in the provinces and smaller towns where everybody knows her. A woman trying to be discreet does not mean she is trying to scam you. She's trying to protect herself in case things down work out.

[@Jonsmithc1]

The men stare bad at Philippines girls that are dating western guys. The Philippines man is so petty and jealous 😂

[@dcadventures2394]

@@MelPatton-yi8seThat’s because you are hanging around desperate women. You met them through dating apps, right?

[@tony9305]

This makes sense.

[@Matakui2011]

Sure, when they find you are American, they will make you feel like a king.

[@florianjm8]

Absolutely! There are too many gossiper. A lot of women from the province are looking after their reputation so thats why they’re a lil conservative compared to the city girls.

[@AFavouredLife]

He is right about the real gem of a Filipina. They won’t approach you because we are supposed to be that way…… if they do, they are probably desperate! Take it slow, you will know if you stay there for a while. If you found one gem, you have a loyal partner FOR LIFE. I am a Filipina living in the US for 29 years.

[@Jorg-po6oi]

If you found one...... MOST ARE TRASH !

[@ma.estesinsungahid8972]

Thank you for feeling so happy in our country and just be happy on your stay

[@letletcavezza5595]

Philippines is not a perfect country, but you are absolutely right we are welcoming people. I live in Vancouver and it’s so expensive here.

[@kennethdufour7919]

I am here in the Philippines now. What he is saying is most definitely true. Yesterday my brother-in-law and I were at the doorway at the SM mall in Iloilo. We were waiting for our wives and the policeman offered us 2 chairs to wait for our wives. We have been here for over one month and in the middle of our stay we went to South Korea for 5 nights and 6 days! We had a blast!

[@agnesmadrid8301]

Thank you for visiting our country❤❤❤ May God bless you🌷

[@LucyMoser-pz9hj]

I believe people from the US have a slight edge with the PI. Our ancestors fought in the war with them plus the PI was a US colony. They really appreciate the liberation that happened and they are taught that in school. Beautiful country and beautiful people, among the friendliest people in the world!:)

[@jayr122001]

we love americans , we hate your president biden , he's the one creating and funding wars , He doesn't care anymore because he's a senile and he's really old. I hope president Trump is the next president again. And we hope Sara Duterte is the president now of the philippines. TRUMP and DUTERTES are the better LEADer of these countries.

[@chuckmanansala8570]

P.I.? It is Republic of the Philppines, not the Philippine Islands which is a term used by colonialists. Are you Filipino?

[@bradleymiller7375]

Absolutely! AMEN!

[@mariareginalomarda4552]

Thank you for painting a very realistic picture of us, Filipinas. I do hope you find what it is you’re looking for. 😊

[@bradleymiller7375]

@mariae, yes, he's a good gentleman!❤

[@KomentKungKoment-fz1wz]

With regard to DATING - - - once you meet a good lady you like, learn to know the ways of courtship, i think she will appreciate it a lot.

[@ChadFosterExplores]

I stayed at the Calyx residences through airbnb. The prices range quite a bit, there are different units available when I looked. Discounts usually for longer stays.

[@gary_in_the_Philippines]

which kind of unit did you get and price? thank you!

[@GrazKrest69]

As a single Filipina, your point of view with regards to dating now is something to look forward to. I hope you get to find what you're looking for. Very refreshing outlook. Gives me hope that there are really guys out there who's looking towards finding that "HOME".. Good for you

[@jsully4064]

One outstanding memory of the Filipino people is one day we were taking a tricycle to a local taxi yard in Talisay, south of Cebu City. My Filipina wife said stay in the tricycle and there was one taxi driver in the yard near the entrance, he had his car running with the hood up and him and I guess a mechanic were looking or working on his car. My wife went up to them and asked if he was available and he basically ignored her and said no he wasn't available (he was more interested in working on his car). A few moments later the driver looks and sees me in the tricycle and tells my wife yes he can give us a ride. Obviously he was hoping for a tip and I gave him a tip because taxis are so cheap in the Philippines compared to here in Florida. Its nice to be looked up to by the locals and treated like a king...lol Am surprised that a lot of vloggers will put their personal life in the vlogs and think if it was me, would not do so. Completely understand why, if you keep your personal life private. Thanks for sharing, Chad...Jim

[@melvindevilleres6332]

Taxi rate is so low in the Philippines you have to drive 20 hours to make some money. thats why they always want to negotiate with the rider wc is against the Law.. anyway its the Govts fault.. so people would take Grab instead..

[@mikemasters4382]

Very, very well said Chad about the front-line girls. All the other bloggers telling guys the foreigner is the prize is nonsense. They are the prize only to the low-value front line girls. The truly very good, high value girls are the big prize for a foreigner, consider yourself lucky to get one, you better be a high value person yourself to get one.

[@henryaxe1]

Nice vid. I’ve traveled extensively in The Philippines, met lots of great people and I totally agree with your position.

[@marissataylor6068]

Yes totally agreed with this guy. Decent well educated and have full time jobs are in other small cities and Luzon area. I am a Filipina but had lived in the USA for over 40 years and married to a foreigner. I know how good decent Filipina are. My niece likes to marry a foreigner but she’s too shy and not exposed to foreigners.

[@dannystravelvlog]

I came to the Philippines this past February and I absolutely loved it! What you said about the vibe that’s really it! The people are great. I like the food the overall lifestyle the public transportation I actually loved all of it. And I can’t wait to get back there, I’m just starting out with KZbin and I documented some of my trip. But I have a lot more to go. Thanks for all your videos. I really appreciate your style.

[@bradleymiller7375]

@danny, Yes he's a Kepper! Hope all works for u have good start and attitude! Good luck! Ready for ur videos, documentary!

[@acornsucks2111]

I can only imagine where you came from.

[@allisterafros.batica3415]

We have a saying here, " Kung may tiyaga, may nilaga;" (if there's perseverance, there's the best meat soup). It takes more time & effort to find the best of our women😊😊😊

[@regnorse]

where are they?

[@hunterhunter3042]

Definitely not at the clubs. Try attending more religious activities or local community outreach programs, etc. Or meet ppl who love to travel too... They usually just take a break from having real jobs to take a break, and most of them own their homes too.. @@regnorse

[@hectorrivera9894]

Retired Civil Service & Military New Yorker and I love your channel. Like your vibe, you tell it like it is and very informative. I’m 2 years away from collecting SS, and I plan on making the move. Things here in the US are crazy and I want to be anywhere but here.

[@MichaelPrudhomme-u7x]

You know what's interesting (in a bit of a scary way) is that while it may be nice to get away from the political and social media nonsense here in the states, the reality of economic problems or worse (eg China moves against Taiwan) could be a real situation of concern in the PI. It's not enough to deter me as cost of living is a world wide phenomenon and I plan on having a years worth of funds in reserve in case money transfers get shut down due to China (or some silly US action that dominoes).

[@michaelpalosaari9460]

I’m glad you have enjoyed yourself so much while you have been there and travel as safely back to Canada as possible. I’ll be in the Philippines for my first boots on the ground this August to mid September! So looking forward to it. You’ve helped me a bunch along the way learning from your experience and journey! Peace ☮️

[@ChadFosterExplores]

Hey thank you yes and safe travels to you as well! Thanks for watching and glad you are enjoying 😎

[@RLV_RLV]

August & September PH Wet/Rainy season prepare for Super storms, typhoons, floods and La Niña

[@paulcanfield4157]

I believe the focus before getting to the Ph is to learn at least 50 to 100 every day phrases that include verbs and some form of conjugation. Then learn 2-300 basic words to include items, animals, colors, and shapes as well. This will set you apart from the tourist vibe, it shows massive respect to the Filipino people and their culture and will excite them to share more with you than they already would. If you seek to blend into the culture first all the things travel bloggers realize, after months and years of hopping around, will come faster when your presence is normalized. You won't be the newest "ooh ahh" but a member of the community. Realistically most men going there aren't socially skilled and the oddities most men would find with foreign women is more common with awkward men so that's why they're overwhelmed by the attention. If you've not traveled either you're most likely going to stick out as well. Don't go over the top and try and greet everyone with more energy than you're used to, it'll drain your social battery faster and likely cause you to be more reclusive in a foreign country. Do find a spot, bar, church, market, etc that has an environment you enjoy and there focus you time and energy. Make an effort to learn names, get close to one or two families and ask if they'll help you learn their culture. Use your skills and talents to help people, do not try to fix things with your wallet, whatever your budget is live under it and tell people that you're on a budget when asked for something. Ask if there are other ways to help instead of money. The one method I continually repeat on these types of Vlogs is to offer people work instead of a loan or what not. Tell them you don't have the budget to pay them but say I have laundry that you take to the cleaners or need help buying things from the market. You will find out if they're looking for a freebie or the need is real. Owning a scooter means you're doing well, owning a car means you're upper class. Eating in restaurants is also a status symbol, eating at local street vendors is what the better off locals do. Learning about holidays and festivals and how they're celebrated is another great way to immerse into the culture. Learning what is unique and special to them that most tourists wouldn't will also go a long way to winning their respect and trust. Learning the sense of humor is probably one of the biggest ins to any culture. Find a couple Filipino comedians and learn what gets people to laugh. I just a few months you can easily find yourself in with the community as if you've always lived there. How you respond and relate to people is more important than anything. If you make them the focus and not your happiness I guarantee your own level of life satisfaction will soar.

[@JamesHickman-g5c]

We're not all super social, or travel a lot. Seek out those in any culture with good character (It means you must be of good character yourself). Not trying to make any social status impression, better, as you say to present yourself as being poor and lower status, that way you won't be as much of a target (tell the wife that too, lol). While, I'd like to win their trust, I'd more like to find those whom I can trust. Foreigners are often overcharged and exploited/scammed in the Philippines, unfortunately. For a single guy, a trusted helper is worth her weight in gold. Making them the focus and not your happiness? Maybe good advice, just beware some here might take your kindness as weakness and try to take advantage. Also, that takes more self awareness than most can muster. Instead, seek to make any transaction a win-win, and be willing to walk away, if necessary. Also, going the extra mile might be appropriate at times, depending. Finally, all of this is not easy, or necessary to do as a tourist so much, but is essential if you are to relocate here.

[@aschroer]

Really good advice

[@MikesFitnessGoals]

Excellent comment.

[@jennarare]

Thankyou so much for such a considered, nformative, educative and helpful comment. 👏😊🏝

[@TB-xx4gc]

Having traveled in the PI and Thailand, I came to realize that Filipinos are generally welcoming towards foreigners, whereas the Thais seem simply to tolerate foreigners.

[@youngandfree93]

Go to India and Sri Lanka. They much more friendly.

[@meyruprecht7441]

Philippines is still the best place to retire

[@JoeyZee-vs4kr]

​@@youngandfree93first time to hear this. Are you dreaming?

[@youngandfree93]

​@@JoeyZee-vs4kr No I am a backpacker. Travelled 93 countries and counting. Just being honest I think many of you put Filipinas so insanely high on the pedestal. Not passing judgement or throwing shade just how I see it. Go to places like HK and Singapore and ask what their opinions on Filipinas are.

[@guitarreroknight]

@@youngandfree93 There's nothing like going to the Philippines for an accurate assessment. You're talking about a demographic of mostly Filipina domestic helpers in HK and Singapore.

[@King-2077]

Im happy for you man! And I agree, some foreigners who comes over to the philippines tried to live like a king then complaint 2k dollars per month isnt enough. 2k a month in cebu is a lot unless you go for many luxurious hotels and restaurants. 2k in philippines can make you do everything you want without working as long as you know your limitations. Foreigners who spend more are living the lavish lifestyle they couldnt do in their home country and expect they could do it in the philippines. Yes they could but it depends on the level of luxury.

[@aubreymamuad6150]

The true Filipina gem will not be too interested with you. She is very cautious. An advice will be is to get to know her family. Courting in the Philippines is a long traditional process if you foreigners will like to meet to true Filipina gem.

[@musebrad]

Thanks for your honest and insightful reflections on living in the Philippines. I'm getting closer to visiting or maybe just jumping in to live there.

[@justinko]

Hey Chad, awesome to see your channel growing! Almost 50k subs ... I remember when it was 1k!

[@novak4594]

I live as a nomad on my bike throughout SEA. Learn how to repair puncture and change drive belt on the side of the road. Learn the tool you need. If chain drive, take chain and learn how to change to adjust. Main things that go wrong on bike. Everything else can wait until come out of jungle

[@EricMaiVlog]

Hey Chad, I've been following you since your first video blew up in PH and congrats on 1.5 years now in the Philippines! That's awesome. Love your content and advice and especially your travel related videos!

[@bryankoziar2867]

Still need to be careful especially traveling to Mindanao. Ozamis City a few weeks back had a foreigner shot dead. From the Visayas north you're pretty safe but be extra cautious further south and west.

[@gemox3225]

Yea I'm on a circa 1500 to 2000k budget too. Moderate spending. One can have a decent life in the Philippines, Thailand etc. Thais have for the most part been friendly to me.

[@ChadFosterExplores]

Yeah it's not a bad lifestyle for that budget that's for sure. I want to experience Thailand and Vietnam soon

[@robertriebel8064]

😂

[@matrices3987]

You can't get a decent 1-bedrm condo in Cebu business park for less than $700 + $120 electric + $75 condo dues per month + 2 months deposit that is not returned + repairs that the tenant pays for. And that's for a 30sq meter poorly built shoe box without a terrace, with poor water pressure, no oven, no hot water at the sinks and loud rickety window air conditioner. Same price as a low end apartment in Midwest USA yet it's half the size. Stop exaggerating or lieing.

[@krisgen29]

Chad, that was the best summary of real life in the Philippines I've ever heard. Well done.

[@tuting1965]

Best for travels yes, moving there not good

[@brentmagnano3808]

This man speaks the truth. I have lived in Southern Brazil for over a year and a half now. Pretty much all of the same principles apply here as well. I would say one of the things he mentioned at the top of the list is cost of living for someone coming here from North America or Western Europe. The cost of living and how far your money goes here is amazing. If you are frugal you can do it on $1000. per month. If you want to go to nice restaurants and date pretty young woman and have a lot of fun, then $2000. per month will cut it. I live a short block from the ocean and have a nice three bedroom two bath with ocean view on the top floor, in one of the best beaches in Brazil. I would be in a studio apartment in a not so great part of town if I was back in the good old USA. It would be very hard to go back to that hustle.

[@dcadventures2394]

The cost to do your adventures in the Philippines is so much cheaper compared to other places in the world. For instance, to go scuba diving in Mexico cost several hundred dollars. In the Philippines, which offers better scuba diving experience, it will cost no more $50. Philippines is rated by many scuba diving organization and magazines as the best in the world.

[@amossnowdaharleyman9179]

It's the same all over the world: if they're fast and loose they are fast to lose.....

[@ChadFosterExplores]

Well said

[@cheguevara5560]

Good chanel ,no sugar coating BS , You have good approach,better to know Phillippines and they culture first rather than jumping in the relationship. You may found someone even without looking just doing your own things .

[@abqcrutch]

Subbed. I'm very curious about Cebu city. I've been working in IT since 1988. Before Covid, I worked as a sys/admin for a call center. I worked the same hours as the ladies in Cebu city. Loved talking with them. Many spoke perfect English, which amazed me. We'd work and chat. I'm retiring next summer and am going to move to the PI. Spent time at Subic back in the late 80s, early 90s. Loved it.

[@briha3142]

With the peso rate at P58+, right now, that’s better than the P54 rates of 2005!

[@garyzies3486]

It's just that everything costs 3-4 times as much now compared to 2005.

[@azhardav]

@@garyzies3486 a few things, not gas. and wages are up for many

[@arnieljovero1008]

@@garyzies3486so is nearly everywhere in the world. Canada, USA, United Kingdom. Mostly all of Europe except maybe Spain,Italy, Greece and Portugal. Better to live in other countries where your money goes a long way.

[@frankellis9627]

@@arnieljovero1008 Exactly, that's my main motivation of leaving the US 🤨

[@clrodrick]

I appreciate your vids and viewpoint. I have visited both Thailand and Philippines a few times and deciding where to move next year. I am 90% certain it will be Thailand due to better infrastructure (power, internet, streets, public transport, etc) but I do see the appeal of Philippines too. I likely live in Thailand but keep visiting different islands in Philippines each year. I hope you keep finding happiness there

[@andrewwatkins1561]

That’s not my experience with the police. I was there for 3 months, and rented a car for 2 weeks. Once in Manila and the next day in Cubic Bay, I was stopped for being in a turning lane that had no notice it was a turning lane, and the other for stopping ON the white line at a stop light. Once you hand them your license they won’t return it until you pay them off. The stop in Manila had 7 police taking turns fleecing people. It turned me off from ever living there full time. But, it’s a great place to visit.

[@bobdodge2159]

Enjoyed the vid Chad. Good analogy with the 'front lines' easy pickens vs being patient for the rignt one in the 'back lines' that may take time.

[@broGabiza]

I am in Tanauan close to tacloban, leyte. The warmth of the people in the whole country is amazing. Thanks for the positive content and for not slamming the exs 👌. Great job

[@IwillGo-pl2of]

Just a friendly suggestion, spending sometimes with the needy, i mean the really needy, poor people, the orphans, visiting hospitals ,prisons, praying for people and giving them something to eat ...thats is the real joy. Joy that only true service can give and heaven recognize. Dont be problematic about a partner because God will take care of it if you put God first in everything you do

[@aritst_abroad]

I meet my fiance online and we did ldr for 1 year before we met inperson in the Philippines. Been 3years and still together 😊

[@SNEAKYFITNESS]

Can I ask what site you used? I’m interested, but not sure which sites are real or scams?

[@rosemarievlogs]

Thank you for the kind words about my City and my country. Me and my husband getting ready for our retirement someday bought 2 condos in lapu lapu and cebu city.

[@leagarrido817]

I admire your perspective in life living in the Philippines. Wish you the best in your journey. I miss the country so much.

[@ChadFosterExplores]

@@leagarrido817 thank you🙏

[@antoniodalumpines158]

Thank you sir chad appreciating our hospitality. God bless you.

[@edwinwong5517]

Thanks for your positive outlook of the Philippines. I checked out your last vlog when you visited your brother in Canada and you mentioned the negative side of the Philippines. Not a problem simply because as far as I know ...no country is perfect.

[@ChadFosterExplores]

Yes that's exactly right.

[@nightengale2123]

Interesting. I am a US retired R.N. and worked with many Philippine doctors and nurses throughout my long nursing career, and not a one ever wanted to return to live in the Philippines because they were paid far more in the US that enhanced their lives and the lives of their family members they sent money to back in the Philippines. And I can tell you from 1st hand experience working with them, these Philippine colleagues had an incredible work ethic, and as a result are retiring very financially comfortable in the US compared to many born in and worked in the US workforce their entire working lives. And I say good for them as their hard work paid off.

[@opals1226]

You call it a privilege, for us it is one of the Fil traits to make visitors (local or foreign) to feel comfortable considering they are new to the place and yes we are happy to help most of the times, as long as we are being respected as well ( we all wanted to be treated well ),

[@ericmjrs798]

Wow what a stay. Thank you for staying in the Philippines for 9 months. Hope that you will choose Philippines as your retirement haven.

[@Call_Me_Troy]

Good video! Thanks ~

[@ChadFosterExplores]

Thank you and you are welcome

[@傅樂堂-z4b]

Yeah,for u guys from the US,Canada, Australia,etc,u would be treated like coutomers in the first-class,but not for all kind of foreigners,the phillipinos are quite realistical,who differentiate foreigners into several different levels in their hearts clearly.

[@GUITARTIME2024]

Cool. Im American. Lol

[@andrewfrancis7739]

Great video. You articulate well and interesting ideas

[@ginacaluscusin9172]

Thank you for being here

[@sandra15vlog]

If you find Filipina,dont rush into a relationship start friendship ,know her well and her family. If all things go right then it’s ur time to pursue her. Most filipina are cautious

[@tessapare]

Keeping ur personal life to yourself other than ur family n friends is the safest thing!

[@timsatterfield9752]

I am a routine person as well. I will probably choose to live there for 9 months soon. I made my first trip last December to Philippines. (Calbayog City to meet my gf for the first time)

[@robertedwards3633]

If you are a single guy and are interested in meeting an Asian lady. It's better in the Phillipines because they speak English. You can choose your mate based on her character. In other countries where English is not so prevalent you must choose from the small percentile of ladies that speak English. So 100% of Filipina women speak English compared to 3 to 5% in Thailand.

[@QuicknStraight]

The point is that prices wherever you've come from are going up too! Living in Manila, compared to living in London, is far far cheaper. I've lived here for more than 11 years, in total, and have spent the last 36 years in SE Asia. Married a Filipina decades ago and have a 27 year old son now! The only place I would consider living, long term, apart from Philippines, is Vietnam. We spent 6 years living in Bangkok, from 2013-19, and just got fed up with the immigration hassle. Having to report every 90 days was just a huge pain in the ass.

[@silversurfer6758]

How are you doing it? Do you have 13a spouse visa, annual Balikbayan stamps or something else? Cheers!

[@QuicknStraight]

@@silversurfer6758 I don't bother with a spouse visa. If you travel and enter the country with your spouse, they'll give you a 1 year balikbayan stamp. There's no point in going through all the hassle of applying for the spouse visa! My first stint here, when I was still working, I was on annual work permits.

[@silversurfer6758]

​@@QuicknStraight Thanks for the reply. So you just re-enter with your wife once per year without any issues? Sounds like a plan that could work for myself. I knew about the balikbayan stamp, but didn't know if you could apply that technique year after year.

[@JamesHickman-g5c]

@@QuicknStraight What about just bringing your marriage contract if your wife isn't with you?

[@QuicknStraight]

@@JamesHickman-g5c Nope, you have to enter together.

[@FilAmvibes]

You look better and happier Chad. Take your time and enjoy your life in the Philippines. You’ll meet a good Filipina wife. Maybe you can try to explore Lipa city Batangas. Beaches are awesome. I have a tiny house in Lipa. I’m still in Washington state and planning to go back and visit. Thanks for your video.

[@agentbond2004]

Thank you for being quiet about some dating relationships and also so respectful. We get what you are explaining the frontline girls compared to the back end line reserved ladies who are in for the long run. Luckily, there are many, but hard to find. They will take care and support you all the way.✌🇵🇭🇺🇸

[@DarrenDobson]

I travel to Cebu from Canada 🇨🇦 and stay for 1 month at a time. I enjoy the food, people, and beaches ⛱️

[@joshyddog2054]

Yes I agree with you on all that. Im 32 and this October be my third time there. I already have two moters. Opens so much freedom, go anywhere you want! Just got to be safe and know the risk of driving there! Guys looking for ladys you will find one trust me!

[@wrp108]

You are a solid person, Chad. I'm glad to have found your vlog. I agree and you're being wise and are on the right track. Keep up the good attitude and you will be rewarded, I'm sure.

[@shirleyesteleydes3303]

Thanks Sir for your great appreciation here in our country,welcome, stay safe and Godbless u always 🇵🇭🙏

[@ThereIsAlwaysaWay2]

It's hot in Canada now. 32 C Too many youtuber talk only about relationship in Philippines, happy you're about other stuff.

[@ricke6854]

Hot in the east, yes. Not so much in the west atm

[@ThereIsAlwaysaWay2]

@@ricke6854 Cause you have a cold heart 🤣 Just kidding, I am happy for you guys. 32C + sun is getting a little rough.

[@Re3iRtH]

Been living in Cebu 8 months. I've never felt so welcomed, appreciated, and loved like I do in PH. Travel a lot, just returned from Siquijor. Lived 4 months in Mandani Bay Suites, just moved by Alaya. I looked at Calyx and Sedona Park - IMO the units are too small to stay long term, great pool though. My budget: $1500/mo in PH, $1500/mo. for various travel. No one is "living like a king for 2K or even 3K. In the US, you need 15K to "live like a king" so what makes people think you need 2K in a place like PH? LoL

[@ImsunaSong-gw2gs]

I subbed because I liked what you had to say. Very honest talk. Good job! 👍

[@MimiMoore46]

In relationships, like all in life, you attract what you seek.

[@rizellenacha7891]

Thank you Sir for choosing our country PH.

[@raceman1966]

Wow... great vid!!! Very informative and you give a great perspective about your life there.

[@pinaycanadian2920]

You are learning Chad, good advice on finding a right Filipina and to avoid scammer Filipina 😊

[@martinhanley9524]

Great channel : articulate , upbeat, informative and well brought up 👍👍

[@dmfd123]

Wow! A cool, smart, educated guy! Good vid.

[@MarieCabrera-c8y]

Thank you for advertising our country!!!🎉

[@banjammy4116]

God Bless the Philippines

[@akotosonimoto9592]

Hope you find that fulfillment.. Thanks for sharing!

[@johnnypastrana6727]

Some province girls have worked in girly bars in Manila and Angeles City so...they have mileage and could be posturing as a potential Betty Crocker Mom.

[@maritesguillermo5108]

Take care on all your travel in the Phils. Be alert and observe your surroundings.

[@MichaelPrudhomme-u7x]

Thank you for covering the vibe. I have the money figured out (no problem) but what is it really like? This is hard to contemplate not being there. I am a deep thinker and so I like to think it all through. I'm doing back of the napkin calculations on how to keep a small footprint home here in TX and then slow travel over to SE Asia to "try before you buy" or perhaps just enjoy being in both worlds for the next few years.

[@bov.2843]

Thanks for a very informative video and comprehensive summary 👏

[@darlayjones669]

That was a great topic. Thanks and be blessed 👍

[@lenciomercado6241]

Love your channel..im a fan..I think your right to keep your relationship in private and focus in your travels,places,tips and adventures..keep it pure..

[@doogiedoesyoutubable]

I was in Manila taking a taxi to the airport. We were pulled over at a check stop. The police asked where I was going, I said the airport. He told the driver to turn around and take me to the airport lol

[@matthiasherfert1342]

Lol 😀😃 I knew those checkpoints gotta be good for something

[@GUITARTIME2024]

Take Grab

[@banjammy4116]

It happens everywhere

[@peters7229]

@banjammy. I've traveled the world and never experienced that scam. At any rate, nowadays, one can use Google maps to verify the route.​

[@3154RJ]

​@@banjammy4116Exactly !

[@UlilangMatapang]

Wooooow 9 months I can't wait until you reach the 6yr mark.

[@marissabasilio3878]

Hi thanks for visiting my country and at the right time you will find the right woman for you.

[@Michael-mp1rq]

I always appreciate your videos. Coming to Philippines in July. Would be awesome to run into you to learn/experience “boots on the ground” with you. Appreciate your channel. Thanks

[@amigo2k10]

No it's pricey to book a flight if you book it a day or 2 before I learned that really quick

[@paular601]

Good for you. Nobody else needs to know what’s going on in your personal life. I appreciate what you’ve shown me today. First time here thinking about the Philippines keep your private life private I think you’ll be happier for it. Let the other person decide when they want to go viral with the relationship that’s just my advice from an old 62 year old lady. It’s still stumbling around life lol

[@jasminesuhar473]

You're right Filipinos are the most hospitable people in the world! The reasons why: you're the guest to their country. If you stay at their house the people will offer you their bed and they'll sleep in the floor. That's how hospitable Filipinos. They treat their guest with dignity and respect. That's how we were treated when my husband and I went there.

[@jeffsobey7380]

100% support you keeping relationships and personal things off here, not why I subscribe. Looking forward to seeing more places and events happening there. If you're seeing someone and she happens to be caught in some footage, just say she's a tour guide 😂

[@ChadFosterExplores]

I appreciate it... yeah exactly! 😂

[@lorandmagyar]

Good stuff sir ! All FWB in the 2 places I live. But I get it...20s and 30s will bang a 60 year old...but ain't interested in a relationship. Oh well. Philippines and Filipinas certainly are compelling. Your excellent content furthers that consideration. 👍

[@Sunmoon-gj9gy]

That's my old home last year , The Caylex Residences, my favorite place , tell the front desk Charlie says hello 😊

[@samuelmendoza8585]

I was hoping after 9 months in the provinces you would've found the one. You saved me some valuable time. Thanks Chad I'll stick with the big city.

[@ChadFosterExplores]

Well I think it was around four months total of time in the province but most of it was just bouncing around from town to town exploring I don't think that's the best way to meet someone if you're picky for a really good girl but anything is possible. There are options while traveling in the province just depends what you're looking for. For the right kind of girl it takes longer in the province even if you meet them online while staying in the city just a slower period of time to get to know each other. Meeting girls In the city you have a bit of everything and it can happen quite fast but it depends what you're looking for. There are province girls that will likely move quickly into a relationship as well but I would be cautious depends what you're looking for. Their age and life experience has a lot to do with all of this as well.

[@samuelmendoza8585]

@@ChadFosterExplores Thank You Chad for the response, your time and sharing of experiences are much appreciated 👍.

[@wildflower072377]

Watching you here in Edmonton🥰Never been home for 10 yrs. I hope you enjoyed every bit of everything! It's still more fun in the Phils.🇵🇭 Take care...

[@diorocks5858]

cebu looks like Makati now. my first time it was the wild west in 1980. by the way your awesome. I got a scooter hire for Mactan and Bohol............i am 60 and they still treat us lovely and respectfully i stepped up my game in 1996 married into a good family. and I still work within there business.