Cost of my Vacations in the Philippines to Meet My LDR.

[@ProvinceSmile]

After doing some research and digging based on many of your comments, my conclusion is that WISE is going to be the way I send money internationally from now on. I also looked into Remity (which many people suggested) and Western Union but WISE seemed to beat them all with the lowest transfer fees. Here's my brand new WISE affiliate link if you want to sign up: WISE money Transfer: wise.com/invite/dic/jasonb3076 Thanks for helping me figure this out guys!

[@milesrost6674]

Thanks!!

[@marinex9592]

Well done sir. Didn't take long for the cost video to come out. Much appreciated. Not many channels show the cost of hotels and island hopping plane tickets in the Philippines. Much appreciated for the break down. Well done.

[@ProvinceSmile]

You bet. :) It was actually kinda eye opening for me as I added everything up. Glad you found it helpful too.

[@Matrix-zn5qi]

🥰Danke!

[@ProvinceSmile]

Thank you too! :)

[@sunraymoonbeam2270]

I’ve loved your videos since day one you’ve really done an amazing job. I’m also in an LDR with an amazing Filipina. Very happy to see you’ve found such a wonderful Filipina. Congratulations to you both

[@ProvinceSmile]

Thank you so much!! And best of luck with your relationship too. :)

[@etpc2023]

You two make me smile every time I watch. Thank you for this valuable information. Exchange rate for Australian money = about $6k, I’ve got more than enough saved and my flights are getting booked very soon

[@ProvinceSmile]

Good luck with your adventure. :) Thanks for the encouragement!

[@joanatorreonvlogs4371]

Thank you for choosing a Filipina sir after all relationships you had before. That is a very good choice. Proud Filipina here😊 Have a blessed day. 😊

[@ProvinceSmile]

Thank you for the warm welcome and love from your country. :) I am looking forward to every day with Joy in our future. God bless you!

[@joanatorreonvlogs4371]

@@ProvinceSmile Yes sir, best wishes to both of you. I have a boyfriend too from Philadelphia He is so nice to me we are 3 months already LDR hehe😊🥰

[@ProvinceSmile]

@@joanatorreonvlogs4371 Congratulations! How exciting. :)

[@joanatorreonvlogs4371]

@@ProvinceSmile Thank you sir. Congrats to both of you too😊

[@theadaptivefitnesschannel4308]

Great video! I’m headed to the Philippines for my first trip in February, and so far my budget seems to be on pace with yours. You’re right it’s much cheaper flying directly out of your local airport if that is doable. And a big thank you for the great idea Sending your trusted Filipina the money in advance of your trip, and avoiding the skin tax. I have a trusted Filipina from the province, and I will do the same. Thanks for this valuable information.

[@richardcarr5101]

I’ve told you before, similar journeys. You’re spot on on my two trips for my Filipina. I come out of Oklahoma, but it’s been 4K +|- for 3 week visits to include sea residences at MOA! 😂. My Filipina is super frugal as well brother. Be thankful. She is coming to me this time in March. She wants to see my world now. So excited! 😅

[@ProvinceSmile]

That's awesome! I can't wait for that day. :) My vlogs will change to me taking her all around America. :)

[@richardcarr5101]

Yes! Definitely unexpected here. Now I need to plan showing her here. Grand Canyon, Yellowstone or Ozarks? Keep up your vlog brother. Either way you and Joy go. Very influential to many on similar paths.

[@AdamKidd1972]

Once you make the move living overseas your cost will become much lower. I suspect around 2 to 3 thousand USD a month depending on your lifestyle and spending habits as an expat from watching your videos. Of course when creating a new life in another country there will be a one time start up cost unless you keep relocating your home base. A Charles Schawb international ATM card works well overseas or something similar. It will reimburse you for most of the ATM fees you are charge while traveling or being an expat. When finally making the move you might want to open a bank account in that country making transactions and withdrawals much easier for yourself.

[@chasvonplatten1298]

Great insights. Thanks for taking the time to share. Very good production value, pace, and narration!

[@graham5163]

Awesome narration i agree 👍👍

[@codyhaitch758]

This is a very thorough and well thought out breakdown! I just bought my ticket and booked an Airbnb condo in Manila for two months, $20usd per night. My LDR is staying with her family, looking for a job. I'm honestly getting overwhelmed thinking about what to do when I'm there, so I will probably keep it very simple and domestic. My number one priority is spending time with her. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@joe_xoxo]

That 2 months you are there I would suggest that you stalk your fridge so that you aren't eating out all the time. Though it is cheap, It starts to add up. I just got back from a 1 month trip. I spent 300 to stalk up my place for the month. I called a Grab service now and then but not as frequently as my first time there. You will definitely learn Do's and Don'ts the next time you go to make things more comfortable.

[@codyhaitch758]

I made sure to have a kitchen in the unit. I have to be able to cook for myself.@@joe_xoxo

[@jamesgilbert2181]

​@@codyhaitch758 you should have gotten a little bit of a better deal seeing your going to be there that long but 600.00 a month ain't to bad

[@Johnny-ql2vd]

Yes …. 😁

[@thebigmann81]

Find a local studio from the locals month to month much cheaper . Talk to the locals

[@chrisellis9689]

This information is so very helpful being a first time visitor to the Philippines, iv already booked my flight for march next year and cant wait to get there. Im only doing a 2 week trip for my first visit as my Filipina girlfriend will be in hong kong working unfortunately. Its great to know what kind of expenses im up for. Like yourself i wont be staying at high-end accommodation and will only need two local flights to palawan or boracay Island. Keep up the great vlogs, mate, and it's awesome and inspiring to see your journey with your lovely partner

[@codyhaitch758]

Awesome! I'm going for my first time in January! I'm also looking at visiting Palawan while I'm there.

[@jamesgilbert2181]

boracay is very expensive my friend its hard to find a room under a hundred bucks a night food and drinks are very high to i live here in the phil last time i went to boracay 3 night for two flying round trip out of minila was about 1000.00 usd

[@hardmtnbiker]

This was a great video. My LDR is a little bit different since we’re married. We did the dating LDR for 4 years and I went back and forth at least 2-3x per year and some years only once but staying 3-4 months. We got married after the 4th year and married in her province. Fast forward to present day and we have been married for 4 years and I still travel back and forth. I know that I don’t manage my expenses as well as you but I completely agree that it’s better to have your Filipina do the spending on incidentals. I use my CC for hotels and flights and some shopping

[@ChrissieSM]

Joy is a keeper, not a gold digger!

[@trammel907]

Yes she is if she willing to look out for you she's a keeper ❤

[@ProvinceSmile]

Yep, she is definitely a keeper. :)

[@jonmiller4952]

Wow thank you so much for that break down! I am hoping my trip will be a little cheaper though I’m not going to count my plane tickets and parking before I leave as that’s something I already have paid for a settled even 2 months in advance for my trip in January leaving my house on the 16th and staying for 19 days. Jason, I use Remitly to transfer cash to gcash. It works great and it’s instant and I will use that while I am there to send to my girlfriend like you did for her to pay for most of the things we do and such So thanks for that suggestion! Otherwise great break down! I really appreciate that and it really helps the planning a bit more than I was expecting!!

[@moderndaydrifter4672]

It certainly looks like you have enjoyed yourself and you got to meet joy in person which it priceless.i have really enjoyed your videos and I will stay tuned for more to come, take care out there.

[@prescottosegie]

Good video dude I appreciate the information about China airlines. I respect the your honesty about giving your finance joy money. I'm flying to the Philippines from Atlanta most of the plane tickets I found were 1500 to 1800 dollars

[@patches3634]

Nice.. you're from Utah! I did almost the same thing you did when I went to the Philippines. And that price is right! The most expensive bill was the round trip plane tickets

[@daniels.2720]

Thanks for sharing yours & Joys journey. All the Best for 2024 & beyond !

[@ProvinceSmile]

Thank you! :) Almost 2024! That's crazy.

[@MichaelPrudhomme-u7x]

The pace, scenery shots, and details on funds was so clearly presented. Really top notch. Thanks as I'm also planning a "3 weeker" sometime this year or early next.

[@Untamedlove]

This is a great video and I don't think I ever seen a video which honestly gives the cost to travel to the Philippines

[@kevinacker9843]

Man, I need to learn from this. Plane ticket alone is $8,200 usd for business class to mnl. Hotels was always over $200 per nite for four and five star hotels. Business class only on philippine airline to cebu and Bancasi. Wife needs to watch this video so we can start spending less . Great job with your budget and vacation to the Philippines.

[@ProvinceSmile]

I wish I could afford business class though. haha :)

[@tonycaldarera8206]

Wow 😮

[@pingflores5327]

Business class ticket to Manila won’t cost that much.

[@ForeigNay]

We did a comparison with a holiday in the Philippines compared to a holiday in our home state in Australia. Philippines worked out to be cheaper. Lucky for us it's only a 8 or 9 hour flight.

[@jhtwenty]

always happy for checking your channel sir best of luck and keep the videos coming

[@ProvinceSmile]

Thank you for continuing to come back. :)

[@jhtwenty]

@ProvinceSmile no need to mention,it's my pleasure sir,happy to watch happy people together 😊

[@jhtwenty]

@ProvinceSmile give hope for the rest of us you know

[@samlloyd6197]

I’m not sure but I think I’m one of your earliest subscribers/supporters I live just outside of Davao near Mintal. I truly enjoy your content. If you’re ever in the area look us up and we’ll break bread 😊 have a great day!

[@graham5163]

Another great and informative video mate, yes, I'm from Australia, G'day 🦘🦘. Anyways, thanks for sharing this with us and keep the vid's coming. Congrats on the 10,000 subscribers 🎉🎉🍾🍾

[@ProvinceSmile]

G'day! Glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@graham5163]

I always enjoy your video's especially the voice over, really well done. Thanks for the reply and please keep the vid's coming bcoz i watch them all!! 😊😊

[@tomspecht4733]

You have yourself a gem. Happy for you and Joy and the growth of your channel. Are they done with the covid testing nonsense yet? I didn't get the shot and have no plan to so I am always a little concerned about the travel stuff. I better start saving because I have nobody to be my guide so it will likely cost me more!

[@Frombie_01]

That really was the nicest way that I think anyone on KZbin has asked for a subscription to their channel. Most come across like a drug addict asking for $50 for their next fix. On a side note, I entrusted a lot more money in my wife before we were married. But then we had been dating for almost three years prior and it never occurred to me that she would misappropriate the funds. I had to go back home to Australia to renew my visa. organise my financial affairs to a degree and then bank transferred around 60k USD to her bank. That was just over 23 years ago. I've been happily married and living in Korea since then.

[@ProvinceSmile]

That's awesome that you can trust her with funds. I came out of a relationship where trust with money was never there. So it's nice to have Joy who is so trustworthy in my life now. :) God bless.

[@snowsansa1527]

@@ProvinceSmile You two remind me of my husband's journey. We kind of both almost the same age when we started dating, I was 30 years old and my husband was 42 years old. After 2 years of LDR we got married me of being 32 and him 44 years old. We started from dating site Called Date In Asia that was 2008-2010 when internet is very pricy so a long email every week to suffice the longing to be together is all we've got plus the time difference and work schedule preventing us from talking regularly as I work 6 days a week. Since after our marriage we're always together. You will know it when the person is the one. It makes me smile while watching your love story. I still look at him the same way the first time I meet him after over 14 years of marriage. You two stay in love.

[@richbelog2117]

WOW, thank you for the best and most thorough breakdown I’ve ever seen. Congratulations on 10K. God Bless

[@ProvinceSmile]

Thank you! :) Glad you liked the breakdown.

[@wadegarrett7376]

Thanks dude! A bit disappointing to hit the last video, but great journey! Such nice people - wish you every happiness!

[@ProvinceSmile]

Thank you! I'll try to keep the videos coming regularly. ;)

[@BradGrayable]

I went twice this year too. First trip I kept around 2k(Angeles, Manila, Banaue). Second trip was around 3k(Angeles, Boracay, Manila). I also use Paypal with my fiance. It just works. The fee is there but it isn't anything crazy for the convenience.

[@Dispar_Vulgo]

I went to the Philippines in November and my Filipina girlfriend told me to go to a money exchange in the mall the exchange rate was pretty good. Her father is a sailor as well and does the same as he comes home with dollars (I brought euros). I booked all hotels in advance and paid online.

[@freddyk61111]

This information is so very helpful Much appreciated for the break down.

[@donrainesoh]

I spent more than that taking my niece and nephew to myrtle beach. I think you had a great time and it was reasonable money wise.

[@cowboymcq6711]

Thanks dude 👍🏼 Keep the super fun and informative videos coming buddy ✌🏼😊

[@johnevans8328]

did you try remitly? i use that to send to my girlfriend theres no fees for her when i sent it with paypal they was taking about 20 dollars per transaction...just a thought

[@ProvinceSmile]

I haven't tried that one. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll look into it now. :)

[@petebaron8842]

Yeah Remitly is the best thing I found. The first transaction free. Then 4.99 after that. Super fast transactions.

[@danebrammage4330]

regarding the money transfer - Western Union to Gcash works well and you can set up the Western Union side to be from multiple sources - a visa card, debit card, etc

[@ProvinceSmile]

Interesting. I heard somewhere that Western Union is more expensive with money conversion rates but maybe it's different if you are transferring into Gcash. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll look onto Western Union now too. :)

[@fergman300]

The money hack was great.... thanks for sharing.

[@ProvinceSmile]

You bet! There are several good comments with other ways of sending money too that everyone is suggesting. :) Good luck with your trip!

[@KraZieKC]

As always ~ great job! My trip is coming up in March

[@GuamPhotographer]

have you ever tried opening a bank account locally and using joy's mailing address as a local address? I opened an account at east West Bank with my us passport.

[@ProvinceSmile]

I was thinking about trying something like that. Thanks for the suggestion. :)

[@dschlickone]

The only problem with trying to open a bank account is they want so much money in the account and there's so many fees associated with it so your money is now their money

[@jadenelijah3188]

@@ProvinceSmile I recommend having Joy open a bank account with BDO or something comparable so that you can send money transfers to her via Western Union. You will find out that the hidden fees are less than PayPal when transferring into a bank account and thus leading to a higher conversion rate.

[@michaelfirestone7440]

GOOD JOB MIKE... BEEN THERE DONE THAT 8 TIMES TO BRING MY LDL HERE TO THE USA AND MARRY HER ♥ BUT WENT ON TO MINDANAO. GREAT TRIPS

[@mikeanderson7019]

I love your channel… I think Joy is a great choice and a great human being… I have found that remitly is considerably cheaper to send money over PayPal.

[@AG-so4gl]

Good business if your girl gets multiple visits from other foreigners. Careful....

[@UWI-Anna]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Saguaro215]

Hi there. I’ve been a subscriber on your channel & finally, got my channel back🙏 forgot my password lol. I did watched pretty much all your videos & I saw the last one that you have to get back in the states. Of, that’s pretty hard for both of you. I’m heading back for good sometime next year. God bless and congratulations to both of you.

[@joytejo8103]

@sauguaro215 hi po kuya thank you so much po god bless🙏 you po and take care po😊

[@Saguaro215]

@@joytejo8103 walang anuman. Naka Balik na ulit sya dyan? Congrats ulit sa Inyo… ako next year mga may or June. Retire na. Ok ingat and regards sa lhat . God bless 🙏 9:34 pm dto Sunday..

[@joytejo8103]

@@Saguaro215 opo kuya nakabalik na po siya dito sa pinas noong september po...malapit na po ya makakasama muna po lahat ng family mo dito sa pinas ingat po kau palagi jan salamat po god bless din po kuya at sa family niyo din po🙏

[@Saguaro215]

@@joytejo8103 good morning sa Inyo dyan joy. Wow that’s really great nka balik sya dyan. Mabait sya sis tlgang sobrang bait at bihira ka maka kita ng puti na ganyan. At tell him from kuya hehe Arizona. Yes, can’t wait to go back at mkasama pamilya. Matagal nko dto sa US 34 years na din hiwalay ako sa puti 2x… Kaya pinay at may 2 kids Kami pero, d pa sila nka punta dto someday. Mahihirapan sila dto ako sanay na kaya, pa uwi uwi at this time, for good na. Pakisabi k jowa mo gusto ko mga video nyo at yung last na bumaliik sya sa dto sa US, Pati ako naluha 😅 I know the feelings at mahirap umalis na may ma iiwan.🙏 tell him hello ok? God bless and ingat kyo.

[@joytejo8103]

@@Saguaro215 good morning din sau kuya ang tagal niyo po pala jan ya oo nga po mahirap jan kuya malamig ewan ko kong makaya ko po jan hehe thank you po kuya nakakatuwa nmn at nagustohan niyo po ung mga video namin makakarating po kay jason kuya subrang hirap kuya noong una ok pa eh hinde pa ganun kalongkot pero noong pangalawang ya napakalongkot na tlga...god bless din sau kuya

[@jimmylowe5838]

I used PayPal and it was very expensive. We changed to remitly and I could not be happier, almost instant transfers.

[@ProvinceSmile]

Interesting. Thanks for the tips. I'm definitely looking into Remitly now. :)

[@lafayetteporter6044]

I use Wise to send bank to bank, not expensive and reliable. I agree with you your expenses were reasonable and that's about what I pay when I go to see my girlfriend in the Philippines. You don't have to get expensive or crazy, just comfortable.

[@stevenrichards7902]

What does Wise charge for say using it at a bar/restaurant per transaction?

[@lafayetteporter6044]

@@stevenrichards7902 I use it to transfer money bank to bank, so I don't know.

[@jaspercain1691]

Matey I'm really enjoying your love story with joy , it makes such a change to see effort gone into both of your lives , unlike the western countries,where kindness is getting rare, good on ya both 👍🙂🇭🇲

[@Airraidcd]

I was just in Makati this past Sept for 2 weeks. I took PAL from LAX to Manila booked it 6 months in advance got it for 1.3k. Also booked my Airbnb for 800 staying in Makati. Then I brought 2k in cash for food, transportation and entertainment. My gf didn’t have much time off since she’s an accountant for a construction company so when she’s at work I hangout with my cousins during the day. Still had lots of fun. Going back in March 2025 for 2 weeks can’t get more time off from work. Will try to check out other areas of Manila.

[@Taller58]

Your videos are well done; love your story. Thank you for sharing; All my best!

[@ChirelynAlex14]

Another great video. So good i fell asleep the first time i tried to watch it last night 😅 It most be your very calm voice hahaha. You are a very good storyteller. I have almost the same budget. A little higher. But i chose to rent a apartment thru the whole month, even if wensre travelling. I like to have a safe spot to return to. I have used paypal for a long time but recently discovered remitly. Its way better exchange rate. Less fee and it goes straight into her bank acc. Im already looking forward to your next video :)

[@richardcarr5101]

I’ve done the money thing two ways.. brought 50 plus pesos through my own bank in us.. bad exchange rate. Then just brought 1500 in 100’s and exchanged a third at airport, and kept eye on good rates as I went through the islands. And used my cc as needed.

[@richardcarr5101]

50k.

[@davidheyes4771]

Thanks for sharing, very informative 👍👍

[@irishadriano554]

Happy to seeing you together

[@joytejo8103]

@irishadriano554 thank you po

[@allanbalbuena3659]

You’re lucky you can trust your Girl , you can’t trust anybody any Country you go. Have fun and enjoy your stay . I’ll be coming there Jan 2024 for the Sinulog Festival in Cebu

[@netizenplanet]

try to withdrawal PH pesos from your bank in the USA before you leave, it usually takes 2 days for the bank to convert cash at a great rate, usually you can fill out a form and they will convert Foreign currencies as you need

[@joeljohansen2469]

I use Sendwave or Remitley to send money to my Fiance in Kalilangan, Philippines. The currency rate tends to vary so I'll wait when it's around 54 or 55. I send it directly to her bank account if you have that information and I use my debit card to send it. I think Remitley charges a small fee and Sendwave doesn't charge a fee. So I use them more when I can. Also Sendwave tends to have the higher currency rate than Remitley. But both are vary reliable and my Fiancé has gotten the money everytime.

[@tinmanrobby]

Remitly. Do not have to take much cash over with you if you don't want to, converted to PHP when one picks it up. It's $5 a transaction (I have only done $500 max at a time). Can Remitly to one's self, or your other and be right there to pick it up. If one's bank account is used to it, it's never a problem. Set-back's to this is sometimes the Palawan pawn shop or other pick-up centers sometimes do not have the cash on hand, plan well a few days in advance, or just drive across town and use another.

[@ericinnc]

New to my Filipina search, wish I had done it at your age. I'm now 55. I only get 3 weeks' vacation and holidays I can move as needed each year. I think it's going to be challenging. I do have two weeks off in January I had to use or lose so thought about going just to check it out. I don't know, I'm lost I guess...Thanks for the info, really interesting!

[@trammel907]

Thanks for the info i planned on taking 10,000 usd. First time now i can take almost 3 trips

[@edwinkirkland8856]

Thank you sir,im going to see my LDR FIANCE TO CEBU, FROM NYC SOO THIS IS A BLESSINGS SALMAT PO

[@steveheidelberg]

Keep up the great vids - My prediction is 100k subs in at least 2 years...

[@One-12937]

The only thing that shocks me is the $982 for the round trip ticket to the Philippines. The cheaper I got was $1,260 from Philippines airlines. I booked one 3 months in advance for next year and they charged me $1,450.

[@ProvinceSmile]

Yeah, it also depends on where you are flying out from. I just paid for a new ticket for February 17th that cost $1060 from SLC to MNL. But usually they are about $1500.

[@One-12937]

@@ProvinceSmile you right, I checked China airlines and they’re normally cheaper than Philippines airlines. Seems like $1,000 is about the cheapest they go. I’ll definitely give them a try next time. 👍

[@Viggoloff]

I use wise myself to send to my wife. And I spend approx the same on my trips to Ph, but my wife rent a house in Cebu, and I stay for 6 weeks. We don't travel as much I think. Been to Bohol, Oslob, Siargao and some other short destinations.

[@DarthCuda]

Yes, sending money ahead for your filipina partner us the way to go. Everytime I visit I always send my wife money via Western Union and she just uses that for us. Like you said filipina can negotiate and know if the price is too high. Sometimes I also use my cc since I have no ftf but a lot of places are cash only or g cash as you had mentioned. We usually just get an apartelle as it is cheaper than hotel and has ac and hot water.

[@mrswilmacross74]

big problen for foreigners to marry a filipina aside from finding a real honest one is if that filipinas is married before that takes a lot of time to process plus finances needed cause its not cheap( atleast to us who is poor). So when you decide to marry one find out her marital status of shes married then ask yourself if you’re willing to go through that process(emotinal and financial draining ) if ever it happened to someone.

[@Sway376]

To answer your question about the best way to transfer money....I had my wife start an account at PNB. Then use western Union and transfer straight to the bank account. The fee is only like 5 dollars and the money is instantly in her account so she doesn't have to worry about transferring money or picking it up in person. It works great for me.....and MAN I WISH I COULD GET FLIGHTS AS CHEAP AS YOU DO lol....I am flying out of Jacksonville FL in March to Manila...and just the flight alone was 1,900.00 lol. And that was bought 5 months in advance.. LOL. Great video though. Be safe

[@ericschnibbe6570]

Good video. I also just returned from my second trip to the Philippines to spend time with my fiance and her family. The first was back in June for 2 weeks in Cebu. The second was for three weeks and I ended up spending a bit more than you. I flew from Salt Lake (where I live) via Delta to Manila (layover in Inchon), spent the night in a Manila hotel ($80), then to Butuan (my fiance lives on Mindanao). A week at a hotel resort in Butuan but spending time with her family an hour away. Then we did a week in Boracay ($75 per night) and a week in Panglao ($65 per night), both were at Airbnbs. I rented cars in Butuan and Panglao. Overall, I think I spent about $7,000. I ran out of Php in Panglao. An easy way to get more was to just send myself a wire via Western Union. It was a $5 fee for a $500 transfer (I got 54 Php per $1, without exchange fees) and the Php could be picked up at the many Western Union places -- such as at the many "M. Lhuillier" places you see around.

[@hippie.matt.]

I'm on day 2 in the Philippines, staying in cebu for a few days. I love it here ❤

[@ProvinceSmile]

Awesome! :)

[@Command2222]

Well I was in Philippines 3x. Traveled from Czech republic. 3 weeks there in US dollars I spend 3300. So its very accurate.

[@alaskacpu]

Thank you for the way you presented your video - very clear and precise

[@JDOlea]

I live in New Orleans, and flights from here are terribly high, so I bought a flight from LAX for September of next year to see my girlfriend, yes, maybe a bit earlier, but I had to take advantage of a sale, I will be going to Davao City, my girlfriend have connections to fly locally, so she will take care of that and I am staying in her family's house, we will go to some resorts around the area, but we will book them close to the date. This is perfect information, my man, I really appreciate it! I will definitely send money to my girlfriend prior my trip and I was thinking on taking about 3k for 14 days, my girlfriend is not a crazy spender, so I'm lucky I guess

[@Jeffrey_Gauntt]

ticket prices vary for the time of year. next time just exchange at the airport BDO. you will need your passport as BDO requires it but it is best rate. I've been to phillipines about 7 times. and you can use grab too, use the pay cash option. and get a sim card at the airport too with month of load.

[@mrdabolina7344]

I use a card called Wise, allows me to add the currency of the country I am planning to visit, and once I get there, I have the cash eitger on the card or use the ATM to get it fiat. This card allows 50 differen currencies, at the moment i have usd, aust dollars, and mexican pesos. I will add phillipino pesos if I decide to go to phillipines, I am unsure whether to go to Vietnam or Phillipines.😊

[@tybuzz67]

How about do some research on what international banks that have branches in the US and PH I'm sure they have services that can make money transfers quite easy for clients I think you can open an account to the local branch here in PH and easily use the bank's online transfer. I think HSBC has branches in the US&PH.

[@tomspecht4733]

You have gained 6,000 subscribers since this video!

[@ProvinceSmile]

Yeah, it's kinda crazy.

[@ShawnBowens]

Charles Schwab, I use it exclusively with ATMs and ALL ATM fees are reimbursed every month.

[@TB-xx4gc]

I keep hearing about Charles Schwab but does that not involve establishing a dual investment/checking account, and are there commission fees paid on the investment part of the account?

[@ShawnBowens]

@TB-xx4gc Yes, you sign up it gives 2 accounts, one is an investment account (I've never put a dime in that one) and one is a checking account. I use Zelle to xfer cash from my main Wells Fargo bank to that Schwab account whenever I want, normally once a month. Then I use my Schwab ATM/Debit card here in the Philippines just like I would in the US. Once a month they credit ALL ATM fees back to me, usually around $80-90 dollars worth of fees. It's all free, no strings attached and just works. I have my Wells Fargo ATM/Debit as a fallback in case I loose my Schwab card or have problems, it would then cost p250 for every p10k pesos I withdraw.

[@zachzitzow8306]

Delta charges $1600-2200 depending on the timing

[@rickjames6740]

That's a very inexpensive round trip flight. Cheapest I found on China air was $2500 round trip. I can't see how you are at $1404. Could you give me some advise on this subject. Thanks.

[@GMANN83]

I'm on my fourth trip to the philippines seeing my Lady, I'd like to know Why all the expense on the swab tests ? Did you opt out of vaccine in the states ? Thanks

[@andreasjohnson9041]

Great video and informative thank for sharing!

[@ProvinceSmile]

You bet! :)

[@nomadinthemaking]

If you pre book your domestic flights and when you are there it’s just daily money and accommodation 5000 pesos a day is plenty imo. Outside of Manila and cebu 2000 pesos a night generally gets you a good budget hotel. Although you get more for your money on air BnB. saying that was 2022 just after Philippines opened back up. Thankfully wifes in uk with me married although I miss Philippines I don’t miss LDR. Cheapest way to get your money is through remittance app but you need a Philippine account or G-cash.

[@castortroy365]

Don’t know if it’s in the comments already but Wise have a debit card that holds foreign currency (multiple currencies on one card) I used it a lot in the Philippines, immediate top ups from my home bank acct when needed and minimal fees.

[@JP-rw2vz]

One thing that is easy to forget is you credit cards need MFA and may need to send you a text to authenticate. When I went to see my (PH wife) it is an easy thing to forget and can make things tough. Also there are "snatchers" pickpockets so just be a little extra careful. I am very happy with my Fili girl. Good luck for you both!

[@murderspree3807]

I’m going in February and I’ve already paid for all the plane tickets and lodging! I’m staying in Masbate and Tacao Island! How much US $ for 2 people for the entire day on Average?

[@jeremyking3986]

My buddy just went for 30 days, less excursions and didn’t have a girl In tow, he preferred to meet them as traveled. He spent $4k with airfare, but 2 of the weeks was traveling and 2 weeks in Angeles city.

[@wanderingdoc5075]

Did your buddy hire bar girls in AC?

[@jeremyking3986]

@@wanderingdoc5075 No, met them on Tinder and what not, paid for a few dinners. He said if you’re willing to take a 35-40 year old, you can have all you can handle.

[@curiositychronicle346]

Hell naaa, when I went there I spent 2.8k including the ticket, bare in mind that we stayed in middle-class hotels and we were constantly traveling. I really don't understand what the hell people do to spend 10k.

[@JEHERETIC]

Yeah buddy, I can not wait to meet Femarie!!! I mean in Person

[@huffingearoil]

I sent my Filipina cash on remitly when we needed money. A lot of places to pick it up at all over the Philippines and the fee was 5 bucks for whatever amount.

[@emmakennedy9552]

Hi I’m you’re new subscriber watching from California I’m also Married to an American 🇺🇸 for 16 years now and because we’re building our retirement home 🏡 so I’ve been using Wourld Rimet to send money for our retirement home expenses and so far so good…..

[@UlilangMatapang]

Seems good bud. Be smart and keep some love for yourself, and finances.

[@ProvinceSmile]

Will do my friend. Thank you!

[@UlilangMatapang]

@@ProvinceSmile 💯👊🏼

[@eugeneporta9781]

Your a good dude please take care of her I trust you

[@russellhuard882]

Best way I found to send money to my girlfriend in Philippines was with Remitly it's a direct payment

[@BNTministries]

How did you meet Joy because most of the women I'm meeting over there at least online they don't have any money or jobs or responsibilities

[@cryptogaming9935]

I am sure you saved a lot of money trusting your gf, well done

[@FREEDOMfromRULE]

😎 great content sir. Western union is really good for international money transfer

[@scottjames1401]

$4K for 3 weeks vacay in Philippines is super affordable for middle class bachelors in the West.

[@michaelatoz580]

I always send a money gram transfer to myself keep the claim and amount numbers in code i understand. Some will have time limits on how long they will hold the transfer. But this way i always have money set aside in case i lose my money or debit card. Always send a copy of your passport and state id in an email to yourself incase you need to get one made at the US embassy.

[@garthmasa4459]

Try remitly to send money to the philippines. I used that when i was still living in the US. Low charges, instant remittance.

[@ProvinceSmile]

Perfect! Thanks for the info. Several people have suggested this one and so I better try it. :)

[@Jrmyf77]

Get a Charles Schwab checking account! They refund all ATM fees. That’s like $80 per month when I visited every year

[@wallacemcnish7681]

Thanks for posting