Why Most Foreigners End Up Not Moving To The Philippines?

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[@philippine_phin]

Gio my good sir! Have you ever made a vid exploring expats experience with changes to their health?? I believe this is the BIGGEST unmentioned benefit to living in the Phills. It might spark a little controversy but it will really make people think!!

[@herbigp]

Being divorced and losing the house helped me in starting to liquidate and move to the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@GiointhePhilippines]

That helped me for sure, turned out to be a blessing!

[@rayray2076]

big mistake, check it out here first.

[@travis73940]

I agree man. Once I started getting serious about the move out here, figuring out what to do with all the stuff was the biggest hurdle. Once I committed to the move and I started selling off things it was like a weight was lifted with each sale. I loaded my son up with everything he wanted and sold the rest. By the time I moved I was down to a suitcase and a backpack. Now that I am here, I realize just how unimportant that stuff was to me.

[@brianphuket5951]

Most people do not realize how liberating it is to get rid of the possessions that own YOU!. Great Job! Good Luck, you will enjoy your life more, now.

[@sirdino6967]

@@brianphuket5951 very true and well said ..

[@jonathanjonathan7386]

its noisy as fuck here, ppl are very inconsiderate towards their neighbours, burning trash next to your open windows, loud music at six am, revving up cars loudly at midnight etc, the food is crap, ppl are intrusively curious about you and love gossip and have high expectations of what you are going to do for them. It has its good points but plenty of bad too.

[@bailey9r]

Where is "here"?

[@barryrichman2874]

@@bailey9rDUH ! 🤦🏻

[@Bruce-fd9lm]

Retired expat from the US living jn Thailand 5 1/2 years. Wife passed in 2017. We had been comjng to Thailand many years and loved it. Took over a year to get my head back together. Decided to go to Thailand 7/18 to try things out. Had met a Thai lady on line months before and met her when i came over. Things worked out and weve been together ever since. Had no trouble getting rid of the "stuff". Visit family in the US several times a year but would never live there again. Love Thailand, everything great here. Good luck.

[@regnorse]

bravo..it's better than Phillipines?

[@bailey9r]

Be glad brother, Us is in the decline, things will be bad as 2024 progresses. Housing is crashing worse than 2008-9. It's a good time to be THERE! ;

[@vinniephillips452]

I think people won’t retire in a foreign country is because they’re afraid. Simple. Living 60+ years in the country you were raised in and then moving permanently somewhere else that doesn’t have everything you’re used to is a huge leap of faith. I did it 14 months ago. Glad I did. No regrets. Keep in mind everyone, the longer you wait the more difficult it is to travel.

[@tomsewell2462]

Rite. Guys are scared. Especially us americans who don't travel internation al near as much as others. I've traveled quite a bit and I was always in the minority being an Amerikano compaired to Aussies, Germans, etc..

[@goatman3828]

America IS a foreign country if you are 60+ years old.

[@AKAAAK]

One of the things I've noticed is that even the homeless folks here in CA have more "unless crap" than your average Filipino has. Homeless pushing cartloads of junk from one camp to the next as the various cities sweep them along.......Filipinos truly can live a minimal lifestyle and still be extremely happy in life. Amazing people. I can't wait to get rid of my junk (which I'm slowly in the process of doing) and move with the wife back to the Philippines in a few years. It's such a stress relief to not have these pointless belongings 😊

[@GiointhePhilippines]

That is a true statement!

[@paulthurson]

yes indeed .. always been a minimalist .. the less things i have the less things i have to worry about .. suits me perfectly 😊

[@phill7573]

As i got older and close to retirement age, I spent about 6 years reading, watching learning all that I could about living overseas. I knew that I wouldn't be able to pay my mortgage, taxes, insurance, food and utilities on social security. I ended up picking SE Asia due to its weather, low cost of living, and safety. Then, 8 months before I retired I started selling, donating and throwing away things. While it was difficult to part with somethings it was liberating once i did. Iput my condo on the market and sold it in 2 months. I moved to Thailand a few months later and have no regrets. It's important to do your research and plan everything a head of time.

[@brianphuket5951]

You did it right, now just hang on to your money or keep it away from strangers! Good Luck.

[@Justsaying.]

Absolutely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! People can't just trust vloggers who are showing only the (Perfect Life). .Every country has cons my comment above supplies some in-site to topics vloggers won't cover but it's info people really need to know before making the decisions.

[@Pyro-01]

My number 1 reason for not moving to the Philippines is healthcare and the fact that you loose your Medicare that you paid for all your life just when you need it most when you retire

[@clflaz2737]

That's a great call out! Health insurance in the states is hard to keep if you are living abroad. I don't plan on fully retiring but I will also keep my health insurance and get check-ups yearly when I visit my family. Aside from that I plan on living a cleaner life with less process foods or meat with hormones.

[@plalelal]

How do you lose your Medicare?

[@racheysdad]

Don't know what kind of facilities they have in Guam. But Medicare will work there, including coverage for prescription meds. It's a 4hr flight for under $300 We still go back in forth to the States to visit the kids and get my check ups there, but will consider Guam for medical visits later on.

[@gailmaplesden7380]

Guam is not that far away and has medical facilities. Many OFWs have been trying to have their Medicare made available to them in their own country as they to payed into the system for many years and are entitled to it. Perhaps some day social security and the VA will get on the same page with this and open a facility for expats and OFWs to be able to use their benefits.

[@Jeffyinthehills]

Walking away from all my guns, all my hunting and camping gear will be very hard. I am keeping my house here in the states and my adult son will be living in it so all of my things will remain here. I will be able to use them when I come home for visits. I’m planning on once every two years. I’m even keeping my Harley.

[@dansemacabre6515]

People are anchored to their country by possessions, family, work, etc. Trying to cut the anchor chain is easier said than done

[@brianphuket5951]

It takes tremendous balls to make the move. Unless you have a powerful motivator (woman) you probably won’t go. And that is usually why some men leave the US also (no woman). Most men just Put up with a boring safe life creating excuses why they can’t leave, all the while they cheat themselves out of having a more fulfilled and happy life. Sad, very sad…

[@GiointhePhilippines]

That is true!

[@gailmaplesden7380]

Right now I'm going through memorabilia and yes it is emotional as many of these items have memories of the past. We need to realize that there isn't a uhaul behind a Hurse and someone is eventually going to have to deal with your belongings if you don't. Pictures can be given to people who are involved with them if you are still in contact with them. Remember to keep any documents that you come along like divorce papers because you will need them should you ever need a declaration of elegability to get married or cimamar . Take this as an opportunity to clean house and be free of your past and the anchor of useless junk .

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Now that is a great statement "We need to realize that there isn't a U-Haul behind a Herse and someone is eventually going to have to deal with your belongings if you don't.

[@curtisbrilz1824]

@@GiointhePhilippines Hearse.

[@larrygraham3377]

Once again Thank you for this wonderful down to Earth talk about your situation there in the Philippines. My filipina wife and I live here in the USA and have often spoke on this topic. Now that I'm retired and receiving Social Security and my pensions I starting to wonder what it must be like to live there !!! I've only visited the Phillippines twice but only for like 3 weeks at a time. Wish I could stay for 90 days ... just to see what it would be like to live there. It's the getting rid of stuff that may be holding me back !!! Again, Thank you for this splendid video. And ... GOD BLESS !!! 😇😇😇

[@martypoll]

I agree that attachment to possessions is a huge barrier to moving overseas. So is leaving friends and family. So is fear of change. And then there are finances. For big decisions I find that you need both a push and a pull to get things moving. The pull is the image you have of your destination built either from experience or fantasy. The pull is your boredom or despair of your current life situation.

[@highbrass3749]

I’m a happily married man of 16 years who’s doing well financially in the US. I don’t have any plans on moving to the Philippines. Although I do like watching these KZbin videos about it. The US is going downhill quickly. I always like being aware of all our options.

[@dantheman11121]

I definitely agree with you that United States is going downhill fast. I’m also keeping my options open.

[@puppyupper4565]

The world is going downhill fast. If you are contemplating options, getting out of all major cities is the ideal. In the Philippines, the provinces will do OK in economic downturns because they are agrarian. But Manila will be a hell hole. LA, SF, Seattle and NYC will be hell be hell on earth. I am moving to the PH. I have lived there before. I am going to a small province with no electricity. I will have my own. I will grow my own food and animals. I have owned a ranch in Oregon where I did the same. But you can not plan what you don't know. Learn as much as you can. In the PH you can't directly own real estate, but you can own it through a corporation that you control.

[@georgenestler2534]

Only if your a tRumper ... US is doing just fine. At least where I am in Northeast Atlantic coast.

[@marioarias9942]

You’re doing well financially but the US is going downhill 😂

[@regnorse]

cant be too crash hot if youre concealing your state lol@@georgenestler2534

[@timmy1tap678]

Plan is to be in the Philippines by end of 2024. Looking for traditional, sane women in the US just ain't it. Just have some things to tie up.

[@deejaysek1]

I came to the philippines for the first time in October to meet my filipina, I go back in a few weeks. Working at a golf course allows me to visit during the off-season. So hopefully doing this every winter i can do a slow transition. Im 42 now so i got time before i retire. I already live a simple life with few possessions which i can bring with. I enjoy your content.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Best of luck!

[@sosodave4192]

Moved to Panama 5 years ago. Hate it. Spent over 5 month in the Fils. Love it. Looking forward to moving to the Fils.

[@oncall21]

Great video Gio. This is just my hunch but I think the number of people who follow you and other vloggers that don’t move out or come out to the Philippines is actually larger than 75%. As you say so many people are attached to their family, pets, job, financial commitments, material possessions, etc. For others this is good entertainment and a dream that they can live through vicariously. Plus it’s hard to ‘let go’ of the known. I had previously always been a traveler on my holidays to Thailand, India, etc and before that back packed around the world. I rent out my house and have other investments which go a long way in the Philippines. Thanks for sharing.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Where are you currently?

[@oncall21]

@@GiointhePhilippines Bayawan

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Do you guys have a channel?

[@oncall21]

@@GiointhePhilippines ‘Che and Adrian Vlog.’ It’s really my girlfriend’s channel. But we will be changing the content and be doing more stuff together.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

If you guys get down to Duma send a message it would be great to meet and do a video together if you guys like.

[@Zulethe992]

I think it’s a big mistake to get rid of your house until you’ve lived overseas for a minimum of two years and that’s conservative. For me it will be at least five years. If you’re under 40 this doesn’t apply as much since generally you’re more able to start over more easily in a new place. However, for us 50 plus crowd I feel it’s imperative because what are you going to do if the Philippines doesn’t work out? What if the costs to rent or own has doubled since you left and your income has stayed the same? Worse yet what if there are no places available to buy or rent at the place you plan on returning to?

[@brianphuket5951]

Simple, you MAKE IT WORK. Humans are adaptable, unless one is spoiled with creature comforts, unhealthy fast foods and a violent population. If that's you, don't move. Stay put. If you don't try, you'll never know. And maybe that's the bliss you need.

[@hobo1704]

That's why I have worked hard in order to keep my house. No way I want to give up an asset and the ability to move back if it doesn't work out.

[@oceanearth2243]

Spent six months in Asia this year and it opened my eyes to keeping my Hawaii residence alive, it’s not so bad going back and forth every few months

[@jimscholz2997]

Awesome vlog Gio. I am seriously considering the jump Thanks for all of your guidance over the last couple years.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

You should!

[@michaeldawn442]

I'm leaving for the Philippines on January 15th. I've been down sizing for the last year. It is true giving up the many possessions I have accumulated over many years has been very difficult. But, I knew I had to do it....

[@sirdino6967]

wow exciting times .. well done , how old are you and where are you from ?

[@ivannovotny4552]

I enjoy your videos tremendously. Another reason also could be humanitarian aspects such as lack of accessibility for disabled, the way locals treat an animals, and lack of compassion in general. Keep on doing the great work Gio.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Yea, that is true.

[@jamesmacdonald9205]

Going to the meet and greet at Ground Zero in Feb 2023 after watching yours, and others vlogs was the catalyst to meet my very soon to be asawa, and spending the last 6 months here. Once she and I go to my house in OZ, we will decide if it's there or here. As I have been coming to PH since '79, and having filipino mates, it's easy enough to fit in. And not having expectations of a luxury lifestyle makes it easier too. Keep up the good work Gio!

[@garysnider3000]

I think your right on target. I would add the reason I dropped Asia is the distance from the U.S.. I like Panama better ?? Plus the Pension visa. Thanks for all you do to keep us thinking! Cheers.

[@Michael_Lane_Fishing]

PI is great to visit, but for me the weather becomes oppressive for anyone who loves to spend lots of time outdoors. Middle of the day heat in temperate homelands is much more pleasant than middle of day heat in PI.

[@martypoll]

I lived in a pretty small house in California and was always good about throwing stuff away. When I decided to divorce my wife and move out I got rid of all my possessions in 5 weeks. Right away I saw that I wasn't going to miss all that stuff. I had a real love of books but I sold or gave them away easily. It was a bit of work and I got it down to about 5 boxes that I stored at my sister's house and which are now gone. I moved to Thailand with a small and large suitcase. My Thai wife and I have built a house and I have stuff again but I look at it and know that I could walk away from it all again.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

That's exactly how I feel, I know easily I can walk away from possessions and just stuff. It doesn't hold me captive anymore.

[@glenn9057]

Gio i truly appreciate all your vlogs. im a 68 year old retired guy in Michigan USA. the reason i have not moved to the Phils is all the reasons i hear from the vloggers. i have some health issues and receive regular treatments. i need dependable internet and working electricity, especially for air con in a warm climate place. i cant deal with all the hassles a place like the Phils can create. i understand there are lots of positives. but my requirements for comfort in daily living exceed what i can get in the Phils. you all make it very clear and i really appreciate your honesty. it is still fun watching your vlogs. i plan to visit the Phils for extended vacations and enjoy all the good things. its a great place to visit but i really dont want to permanently live there. keep up the good work. i appreciate you. Glenn

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Thank you 🙏

[@StormbladeX69]

As soon as I get things paid off (3-5 years), and YES, I have already made changes to my current spending and plans on future purchases. First Discovery Trip Planned for Summer /Fall 2024. 🎉 Future #passportbro! 🎉

[@brianphuket5951]

Visit first, you probably won’t like it…

[@RICH_E]

Since I bought my home I switched my thinking to … “if I don’t touch the item in an entire year there is no need to keep it.” Clearly I don’t need it.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Good rule of thumb!

[@homebasebelgium359]

My phylosophy has always been: don't buy everything you want, just buy everything you need.

[@michaelobrien4723]

Like how you are open about this. I actually thought of moving down there, just was told I should by my friends.

[@doyledunlap6406]

Good video Gio. Resonates with me for sure. Getting rid of everything is overwhelming due to having to start over if you have to move back and start over.

[@thebloke3473]

That’s where I’m at right now! A house full of stuff accumulated over a lifetime and how do I get rid of it? I’m selling some of it, discarding some of it and giving some of it away, but I feel like I’m just chipping away at a mountain. I’m still working full time so when I get home I’m exhausted and very little gets done. Maybe I’ll do better when I retire if I don’t slip into a rut and start watching too much TV! I’m unsure how to live once I get rid of certain important things but I’m still hopeful that somehow, someday I’ll pull it off…

[@brianphuket5951]

Hahahahhaha. Good one!

[@ricke6854]

Sell the TV first, may help

[@TheRocketrob3]

I’m considering putting some of my “stuff “ like golf clubs and memorabilia into storage or sell them on eBay

[@nycjanedoe]

The precise topic I needed to hear about today: I am in the process of letting go. It's scary for me because I fear not being able to replace things that have given me some of the most enjoyable experiences of my life. Thanks so much for your insights.

[@richardcompton-xk7fj]

Right on point!I agree with you !

[@ricke6854]

I could see doing a move to Thailand/ Asia for 3 to 4 years. Downsize my stuff by about 75%, store the rest in a locked basement room, then lease out the house (using mgmt co.) while away slow travelling SE asia. Rental income mostly paying for my living expenses

[@martypoll]

Selling a house is a big consequential decision so that is a different decision.. Eventually most people realize the stuff they put in storage is no longer important to them.

[@sirdino6967]

@@martypoll and often the rent for the storage unit is worth more than the items in the storage unit .. 🤨

[@hobo1704]

That's my plan.

[@wolfe5047]

I will probably never move there full time. I did plan on it in my 40s but life has a way of changing things. I met and married my wife there. We own a house in Angeles City and property in Palawan. But my health will make moving there full time difficult. The best thing for us is maybe 3 months there and 3 months in the USA. At least for me until I can find a doctor I trust in the Philippines to treat me.

[@87GP400]

Thanks Gio !

[@MrJrweir]

Great subject, and you're right on pipe dream. Conversation is an eye opener for one who's planning that move, 90 to 180 days should be the ballpark in your decision mak I ng process. Thumbs up

[@retiredandtravel]

The biggest thing for me is foreigners can't own property in the Philippines

[@silvercollector434]

You can get 25-50 yr leases , but if yr married to a Philly u can put it her name with yr name on the deed as a leasee so she can’t sell it without yr signatures

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Condo you can. There are ways around owning a home and land here but you would need to consult with a lawyer.

[@brianphuket5951]

That really only exists in your mind. If it's really YOUR PROPERTY...Stop paying your Mortgage, HOA fees and Property Taxes and then you'll see who really owns your home.

[@hobo1704]

Just rent, then there are no problems..

[@Hicks-g1m]

I plan on bringing all my stuff from America here to The Philippines Gio they all have sentimental value to me. All the hardwork and an extension of myself it helps when you live in a province area and don't get out much I have boxes and boxes of stuff in a storage place and I mostly keep to myself here and just like to have things to keep me occupied and have fun. That's just me though happy hoildays 🎄and to Maya to I hope you have a great new years

[@dougsmyth8092]

Great video. So true get rid of all the junk you don’t need. I am halfway there now and looking so forward to being a minimalist.

[@jamesvagabond4443]

You are spot on with this topic. I could be there tomorrow if I didn’t have so much stuff. Furniture, books, electronics, collectibles, Jeeps, boats, water toys, tools, car parts for all the Jeeps etc. I’m literally a prisoner of my own making. Looking at those beautiful beaches and beautiful Filipina women has me thinking it’s time to just get rid of everything I don’t need.

[@joesteffe6155]

I agree I have 10 guitars and 3 amps Mics alot of stuff I dont need

[@theswede5402]

I have several fillipinas that seem to like me very much on the dating sites now so i am going in march, but this is more than just trying to find love for me but taking my life into a whole new direction and whatever happens happens.

[@regnorse]

cool..which is the best dating site :))

[@stevenr1354]

Enjoyed that video. As a fellow Italian American and guy that likes to research words, I was guessing that word you used several times, which sounded like "coolyun", was the same as cojones in Spanish. Started looking around with Google Translate and Wiktionary and found it: Cugghiuni in Sicilian (final vowel often not pronounced in Southern Italian dialects) Coglione in Standard Italian Was even an obsolete English word "cullion" which came from French "coillon" All comes from Latin of course "coleus"

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I didn't even realize I guess that people probably didn't know that word 😬My family comes from Sicily so yea we drop that final vowel.

[@LGFrancy]

Yes so true.

[@waterbug1135]

When I first learned about Filipinas from KZbin channels I was excited to move. But as I learned more, got past Tubers saying whatever get's them views, I calmed down. Today I still plan to move, but more and more really seeing Filipinas as just as women. Women are women. What do I actually get moving in a Filipina? She keeps the house clean? Gee, I already do that and it's not a big deal. Cooking? I prefer my own cooking. I can cook what I want, how I want. It's simple. If I want to visit some other countries I don't have to deal with a girlfriend/wife. There is a lot of crap dealing with a woman living with you. I don't really see the upside. Even sex can be a PITA...no pun intended. I'll be living in an area of the world with world class sex workers at very low cost. Plenty of women happy to be kept women. I have the budget to keep 10 women if I wanted. Why would I move in a girlfriend? A live-in housekeeper is $100-200/mo USD plus food and Xmas bonus so I might try that. Easier to fire a housekeeper than get a Filipina girlfriend out. I haven't been in a rush to move. I love living in Phoenix. I'm fixing up my house to sell, but no hurry. I missed the May 2023 peak for selling, maybe a new boom coming in 2024 or 2025. I'll wait for that. PH has moved down my list. Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand are ahead of PH currently. But I want to visit Da Lat Vietnam, maybe Laos and Cambodia.

[@Gizziiusa]

look into Da Nang, Vietnam too. Vietnam is well on its way to become something akin to Tawian, or South Korea as it pertains to GNI, GDP, per cap income, etc.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Vietnam - I highly recommend DaLat and DaNang. One is a beach city the other mountains and cooler weather.

[@aumarigan]

I love your content dude. Honest and brutally honest.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Thank you

[@luzespejo123]

That’s true Gio. I was like that. I’m collecting those Royal Albert dinner ware, LV bags and jewelries. Now that I’m retired I don’t even wearing those bags coz it’s very heavy. As I’m getting older I want lighter bags. I don’t ever wear those jewelry. And the plates that i collected I gave it to my daughter. Some of my collections I sent to my grand child in the Philippines. I’m looking forward to retire in my country soon. I stayed here in 🇺🇸 for almost 36 years.

[@jackeisman8029]

Pro’s and cons all the way around. But you’re right as far as what I call “attachment syndrome” or the fear of just…. letting go. Once you realize the accuracy of the George Carlin skit on why people buy houses and then downsize, is when the reality of “having stuff” MAY hit. But also having stuff takes ego sometimes to purchase, therein lies another issue. But like any “pipe dream”, it takes the act of actual action to move on to whatever the next goal might be. And like you stated, they may do the research, but not put one foot in front of the other and move forward within the act.

[@josephreynolds7505]

I do enjoy the videos. I'm probably one of the 75%+ that won't make it. It's kind of like having a backup plan. So keep making your videos.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Thanks! Will do!

[@DrRub-bd4ls]

Hey Gio, enjoy your content and congrats on your new wife. You may or may not remember me as DrRub. I'm one of your subscribers. I live in Panama City Beach, FL. I did finally get over to the Philippines to meet my girlfriend back in August of 2022. I was there a whole month. We bounced around why I was there. We stayed in Makati, Coron (Palawan), Lapu Lapu City, Cebu City near Mactan, and back in Manila last few days of my trip. She is from the northern part of the Philippines ( Cagayan Valley ). Anyways we are engaged. I'm 49. She's 29. We have been dating for over 2 years. We are currently in the K-1 Visa process trying to get her here to the United States. I really wish I could move to the Philippines. What holds me back is my parents really. They are in their 70's and I don't feel I can leave them behind in their latter years. The only other things holding me back a bit is money. I know cost of living isn't that bad in the Philippines but I really don't feel I have enough just to quit or retire from my job and move over there for good although sometimes I feel like I would like to because of the crap going on in America right now. Plus, my condo is completely paid off. I have no mortgage or rent, although I have a $550 a month condo association fees which makes me feel like I kind of have a small mortgage again. I know bringing her here is risky. I've watched your videos and other vlogs about that, but right now I don't have much of a choice and she's excited about coming here anyway and living but she doesn't seem opposed to moving back to the Philippines in the future, which we may decide to do, but it certainly won't be anytime soon. If I moved there, I really like Cebu as far as living in the Philippines but I know there's a lot I haven't experienced there just from being in the Philippines one month. Sorry for the long message. You said to comment. LOL. So, I just wanted to state the reasons why I have yet to make that move and not exactly sure yet if I ever will, but it's certainly a possibility in the future.

[@BobAround]

Great video. Since I started looking at moving out of the country my view on spending has greatly changed. I passed on so much stuff lately because I'm like I don't need it and it's going to be another thing I have to get rid of someday. I have a lot of collectables that are increasing in value that I will sell off when it's time to leave. There's a saying that the more possessions you own the more your possessions owns you. I really don't have a choice about finding somewhere else to live because if I stay in the US I will end up worse off than my parent being I will never see any type of inheritance. The time is now for me to look at other options being I'm about to turn 40 and still have time to plan, prepare and save. I'm not unrealistic in what I expect and don't want to "live like a king" because my dollar goes further. I just want to have good people around me and have enough to be comfortable financially.

[@nomadinthemaking]

100% agree. I view possessions as tools I need could probably fit everything I have an emotional attachment to into one box.

[@kimscott8176]

One last comment about medical care. I got badly hurt in a fall. I broke spine/ foot/ ribs/ elbow. I went to hospital here in Vietnam. In an hour or so got X-rays and said nothing to do but heal. I went home to Canada. Many said I would die on trip- close. Canadian healthcare said same but it took 3 months of daily effort trying to get appointments ( wait lists/ cancellation lists/ short call lists). The public health did zero. Got a private doc- leader in field ( Kyphoplasty procedure guided CAT-Scan). Saved my life- out of wheelchair. Limits but pain free ( big change almost immediately and five months later-wow) Elbow and foot took a long time - maybe some toe surgery later but won’t help. Elbow took 8 months including therapy( still sore and limits but works). Back in Vietnam but it took private healthcare. Maybe Taiwan was a choice but I hooked up with private specialist in Canada. My Gov Healthcare said - nothing can be done- off you go, do the best you can. If I get cancer or something like that -I won’t treat it. Seen my son die( Age 21-Neuroblastoma, mother 70-Breast, Sister in law52-Intestinal. I am not doing the slow death dance and spending years suffering.

[@bigradwolf5001]

The biggest thing is no residential sunset beachfront resorts there.

[@ThePhilippinePipeDream]

My plane leaves on the 16th. You are correct, the fantasy was just a way to pass the time. Never thought I’d turn it into a reality 👊

[@danebrammage4330]

kudos to you for taking action

[@ThePhilippinePipeDream]

@@danebrammage4330 Thanks bro ! Hope you had a great Christmas and a great new year 👊

[@morlandoemtp]

I like your shirt! Did you get that in the Philippines? The quality looks good.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Vietnam actually

[@TheFedUpCalifornian]

I’m planning on in a couple of years when I retire to move to the PI. I’ve been there before Covid for a couple of weeks in Metro Manila. I wasn’t happy being in the Manila area with all the crowds and traffic. I’m half Filipino which my Dad was born there before migrating to the USA. He retired and traveled between the states and PI every six months. Every time he was here in California he wasn’t happy and when he was in PI, he enjoyed his retirement. I know PI has thousands of islands and some areas are more populated than others. I’ve seen various videos on living in PI and also Thailand. Some of my concerns are running water, electricity, WiFi and not living near those darn roosters. I’ll be selling my house and possessions before making the move. Between my retirement with the state of California and my VA disability, I will be able to live off my VA there and bank my retirement.

[@stupadass6989]

I had no problem moving to the Philippines having lived there in 2016 and 2017 . I rented out my apartment in Canada . Found a Filipina companion online and we are now together . She works full time and I am on pension . We have a comfortable life . I finally have lots of money left over each month and she has twice her salary to save for retirement . A win win situation for both of us . Canada was killing me with bad Government and high inflation . My suggestion is find a mate that is working . Give her twice her salary for the future . Pay your share of the rent and food and go on trips . You will still have lots of money left over from your pension .

[@harrycarson2119]

thank y😂ou for the awesome love God bless

[@corpsmanfmf9772]

My problem is a son afflicted with severe PTSD, vis-a-vis Iraq. I can't abandon him. On the other hand, I have a need for extensive dental treatment. Anticipate that would take 6 months. May I consult with you on that? How?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I can understand you needing to be there for your son. PTSD is no joke. Dental work can be great here if you know where to go.

[@corpsmanfmf9772]

@@GiointhePhilippines That is why I have contacted you. I am interested in getting treatment in NegOr but not been able to get a response from a local provider. Will also want housing within walking distance of a provider. Am willing to pay your fees. Am equipped with a more than adequate budget,

[@macwil2359]

I am 53, live in Texas…I just realized I think I have enough money to move. I have 3k pension and 250k saved. What am I waiting for?

[@brianphuket5951]

Visit Thailand and Vietnam before you make your final choice, you have the resources, use them wisely.

[@cesardeleon3036]

If u bring ur money to Philippines u will be millionaire there. Ur 250k dollars makes u x 54 richer in the philippines

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I would say you are fine.

[@civmartom7705]

You can explore other countries

[@papadougpapadougsadventures]

I was that guy. When my wife and I split I took my chair, clothes, car and motorcycle. I’ve been to the Philippines 3 times in the last 1 1/2 years and stayed for 3-4 weeks each time. My plan is to move in 2-3 years. I am starting the process of getting rid of my stuff. Not an easy process

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Best of luck!

[@papadougpapadougsadventures]

@@GiointhePhilippines Thanks

[@assetinvestco5820]

Thanks for more good content. Along this topic have you thought about doing a video on being a video nomad and working remotely from the PH, or before moving to the PH??

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I did a few of those videos but I did it on my Patreon and KZbin membership.

[@kentfonda8245]

Agree with you on that being one of the main reasons why guys don't move there. Great topic that isn't talked about much.

[@brentdewitt2180]

😂. Been there twice. Unique story I’ll tell you later. I like your videos.

[@regnorse]

:))lucky ba$tard

[@ericpohl2512]

I have heard said that the more you acquire stuff the more you in the care you have to give it to keep it. The more it owns you because of the time and effort needed to protect it. However, to your point Gio: FEAR, in my opinion is why people don’t do many things in life, much less move to a foreign country.

[@tombranscome7600]

I agree with what you said but there are many reasons to be hesitant to make the move i have been to the phillipines off and on 9 yrs i love it there i have the means to live there comfortably but there are other things holding me back me and you coukd have a long conversatìon about this and i truly would enjoy it weigh out pros and cons always that possibility you could help change my mind

[@GiointhePhilippines]

There are many other things for sure. I am sure it would be a lengthy conversation.

[@brianphuket5951]

Only You can change your mind, in the end, it’s YOUR life.

[@tombranscome7600]

@brianphuket5951 very true you have to look at pros and cons of it and purpose your goin over there for

[@tombranscome7600]

@GiointhePhilippines yes sir many cups of coffee just curious on what kind of house or apt I can get for 400 a month say for example in your area

[@youngandfree93]

For old guys it's because of terrible healthcare over there. For younger guys it's because of work and family.

[@paulthurson]

im 59 and live a 5 min walk from st Lukes one of the best hospitals in the world .. but manila isn't for everyone i realize

[@flinx649]

That is both my wife and I concerns... if we were much younger, we wouldn't mind the province...but it is a little foolish now at our age.

[@oahuguy3918]

It really boils down to the quality of life in your country of origin. The stakes are much higher for me if I give up my home in Hawaii knowing I’ll probably never return if I do. I live the best of both worlds traveling back every 3 months.

[@clflaz2737]

Every three months is a lot! I'm planning to go back yearly to the States to take care of medical visits, business, visit extended family.

[@youngandfree93]

Many people would do anything to retire in Hawaii!

[@gerbourke1952]

I'm the same. I travel back to Ireland every 3 months for 3 months

[@henrymcmiller2527]

@@youngandfree93The cost of living in Hawaii is a deal breaker for many, to include myself.

[@oahuguy3918]

@@henrymcmiller2527 It’s not too bad if you have a paid off home.

[@danspencer4235]

I had intended to visit several countries in SE Asia, but I started traveling and I fell in love in Colombia. Now I have a daughter in school and making travel plans is a lot more complicated. I still think the Philippines would be an awesome destination!

[@coms00]

as usual, you are giving great advice, coincidentally, I’m at a point in life that I really need to start shedding some, or a lot, of my possessions… acquainted with a sweet Filipina, but have absolutely no idea if we will ever meet, I’m a robust 65 year old, but not sure I will ever even visit PH, as you said, much less live there, I have excellent health care through my retirement system and Medicare, that’s gonna be hard to walk away from 🤔

[@timothybush9633]

Hi Gio, for me finances is one of my big issues but other than that my stroke stops me from flying there. I've been to Hawaii, Bahamas and all over the US. I also have 3 kids but their older now but I raised them as a single Father from 13, 7 & 4 because I was divorced from my ex cheating on me and I was awarded custody by the court. Now that their 33, 28 & 26 I would move there in a heart beat

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Your health plays a big part for sure.

[@Jupizero]

As Greek to travel to PHP i missed the mediterenian food and climate !

[@mikelee7972]

I must admit. I do love America especially where i live. I have done very very very well in more ways than one HOWEVER, i have been recently to southeast asia for the first time in my life this past year. Thailand twice for one month each. Bangkok and recently Patong Beach. I have NEVER been to the Phillipines ( YET ) however i KNOW i will love it there. I just like southeast asia culture. I like the simple things but i also love how nice the people are and I am very very much attracted to Asian women. Thailand was fun but its def the Phillipines next. I know that speaking english in the Phillipines is a major game changer. Love the video!!!! I may not MOVE there permanently but i have a feeling i will spend some time there. We will see.

[@dennisb7930]

Gio my brother collected light house statues he passed 3 yrs ago n left behind over 700 light house statues I’m getting to the point where I need to get rid of them MY GOD what a job

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I hear you, maybe they are worth some money?

[@miguelc.819]

I'm currently selling or giving everything away I own and I already bought my plane ticket to Dumaguete. I'll be there in February 🛫

[@sdleasia]

I'm buying my ticket in Feb (same month I retire), arriving first week of May. I'm selling everything that's expensive, giving away the rest. Not worth my time trying to sell anything for less than $100.

[@brianphuket5951]

When you get down to the end and can’t sell any more, put up a free add, they’ll be waiting outside your house to help you clean it out…

[@NormK-f4y]

Gio,as a Veteran have you visited the VA in Manila? The reason I ask is I too am Veteran and would like to move to the Philippines.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

It is just a clinic and they will only see you for your service connected disability so I haven't really needed to visit.

[@fortybelow1973]

I had to empty a 4 bedroom house on Guam then sold it. A few boxes kept with my son. After 38 yrs here I look forward to bounce around SA Asia. I may well go long term in P.I. FYI, about 35% of people on Guam are Pinoy. Guam healthcare is better than OK, for medicare access. I'm too old to need a girlfriend. Friends: YES.

[@kevink1214]

My take on why many will never move abroad is because they can't get out of their own way. You end up stressing about many things, and you hear pressure for family, being far from family, friends. You end up having these doubts in your head and those thoughts talk many out of actually moving. I understand and had been there, waking up at 2 or 3am and right away your mind is racing about many things.

[@garybowen7795]

I can go to a lot of countries and buy a home and land without having to marry anybody but in the Philippines I can only get a condo and other places too or a lot cheaper then the land in the Philippines and homes that are being sold there and I think Thailand may be a better choice based on price and medical

[@garybowen7795]

I've been to Cebu seven times and I've lived there for 3 months Over in Canduman.. it's not cheap in the Philippines any longer

[@garybowen7795]

Gas is a dollar higher per gallon than it is here in California and the food is very expensive at Metro Stores

[@regnorse]

wow@@garybowen7795

[@rickmir4100]

I thought on your previous blog, you said a lot of foreigners wants to retire/leave in the Philippines. Thank you

[@kevinmccarthy8746]

HEY a lot of guys do the same thing, they just leave it to her to do as she pleases. But after a devorse I would not want to have a lot of possessions to slow me down.

[@tomsewell2462]

Clutter is 10 bicycles, 20 pairs of skiis, and 3 motorcycles. Its the American way by George! Liquidating is great but DO NOT SELL YOUR HOUSE! Do whatever you can to hang on to it. Rent it out. You might decide years later to return and you'd be "houseless". A big deal in this market.

[@mylifethaidiy7045]

Yep. That's what my buddies and me all did. The realtor only charges 6 percent of the rent check to manage it. My house went up 8 times in value, since I bought it

[@troylindley2216]

I am 58 and currently living in Ecuador. I sold my house in Alaska, got rid of all my posessions. I have a backpack and a guitar with me. One tote worth of stuff stored at my sisters house in the states, and two other guitars at my mom's place. Man it feels good to be liberated! I am looking to coming to Philippines again. My first trip there was for my Dad's funeral, and was not exactly a happy time. However, I was able to meet his friends, and the wonderfull people he knew there, as well as the lady he married, and my two new little brothers! I definitely want to come back, visit my brothers, who are nearly grown up, and maybe find a nice girl there myself.

[@mylifethaidiy7045]

I just made the permanent move to S.E. Asia earlier this week. I am so glad my house didn't sell. The realtor only takes 6 percent of the rent check to manage your house as a rental property.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Great job!

[@JWH808]

If I decided to live overseas, I’d probably keep my place in the United States, or at least downsize to a condo. I’d want to keep a U.S. address, and probably travel back at least once or twice per year. I’ve never really considered anywhere I’ve lived as permanent.

[@rayray2076]

never sell your home in the states. we go back and forth, mainly go back the US for annual medical

[@TopoTopo-ed5vv]

For me its purely i just dont have a monthly income atm. I already have a condo paid off there. Im only 50 and in Australia cant get a pension until 67

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Understandable

[@sirdino6967]

Im 53 and in Melbourne ,where are you from ?

[@ernestoaranda717]

Amazon ships to the Philippines? That’s great news, I wasn’t aware of that. How long does it take? From a local warehouse or from the US? How much? I have Prime but I wouldn’t expect deliveries in a day or two, but is there any advantage to keeping my membership?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

It comes from the US and I find that it arrives on average about 10 days. You don't need the membership to get the free over $49 free shipping. I keep my membership for sending stuff to family in the US and so I can stream movies and shows on my Firestick.

[@Scruffers2011]

I lived in Philippines for 15 years. Moved my ex and kids to the US (big mistake) She divorced me. Now I’m looking to return to Asia… Philippines or Vietnam, to stay. The US isn’t what it used to be.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Sorry to hear that.

[@rayray2076]

living in red states is much better.

[@flashpan26]

What about taking a lot of your stuff with you via shipping it on a container ship in shipping containers, like your cars and furniture?

[@jnordne2]

I'm still ~20 years out from retirement but have been contemplating retiring overseas. What's making me think twice about it are my hobbies. I like to shoot, drag race, fly airplanes, among other things, that you can't do overseas. I know I could always take up other hobbies, but I don't know if I can give up what I already have. Maybe my tastes will change in 20 years, though.

[@craven123100]

Everyone mentions about leaving goods and things but no one talks about moving away from direct family members which I would really miss

[@joekindle9013]

👍🏻 Thanks Gio, Good stuff. Down to 7 Apple boxes and shrinking. Along wth divorcing entire toxic fam, by moving 70 miles away. #1 for me, get away from mentally abusive fam, and improve positive attitude.

[@okbilly1]

I moved at an early age to Thailand, now I’m considering doing a discovery trip to Cebu, I want to check which is a better place to live

[@regnorse]

can you recommend any good locations to live in Thailand? :)

[@jeffrey6958]

Hello, I am an 63 year old Australian who has just sold his house is separated from my wife, but still living in the house in a separate bedroom and planning to move to the philippines , I have found it very refreshing to and liberating to sell, throw most of everything that I had collected over the many years that I have lived here..and yes I agree my wife can have all of that ... I really don't need it , cheers for the video it makes my life easier knowing that other people are doing exactly what I am planning to do.

[@sirdino6967]

Hi Jeff im in Melbourne , planning to do a 3 month on 3 month off between melbourne and Philippines where you from mate ?

[@davidevans474]

There’s a number of reasons Come here and stay awhile and really see . Most come because they are looking for paradise . It’s not that easy traveling around is a challenge and walking . Most go back in time . 😊