He's Considering Retiring in the Philippines. Every Man Has a Story

[@ramongalvez6193]

Great interview. Yes, a person should always take their time and explore different areas before deciding where to retire. He’ll do well. 👏👏👏👏✌️👍🙏😜🛫

[@mochapoundcake]

What he said about making friends in the US is about the same experience I have. Many people don’t know their neighbors and don’t want to know their neighbors which is really strange.

[@marccardwell3938]

Met Kevin on the beach in Dauin today. Nice guy, hope he finds the area he wants to live.

[@criswilson6972]

From the Philippines,Camarines Sur,,Luzon

[@ozvikings]

Great video! I hope Kevin goes to Luzon...less chance of being hit by a typhoon. Plus, beautiful women in the province. I met my filipina online as a owf in Singapore. But, she is an amazing beautiful caring soul, clever and fluent in English.

[@soukiallen1]

goodluck with your soul searchin there in the phillippines kevin i hope you find a place to settle down, i have been there twice 2010 and 2019 just before the pandemic. and i have never been disappointed with the country. iam here living in the states and also have travelled to mexico (cabo san lucas,mazatlan,puertovallarta).i didnt feel like i could live there for some reason it didnt click in me.but yes phillippines did definitely. so absolutely i find my self retiring there in the coming years.

[@say1706n]

I believe there is a decent body of evidence that shows it's more difficult to make friends when you're older than when you're younger so nothing unusual there... But if you're retired and around other retired people that would help...

[@billwilliams9527]

Great interview with Kevin, the man is very discerning, good common sense, and know what he wants. He is so right about America and friends...People in America have change drastically, filled with fear for the future. Sure have this guy back again.

[@davidg.2217]

PROBABLY A SEX OFFENDER.

[@mackm45]

I really like Kevin he has a lot of common sence hope he makes the best decision for himself

[@garyt7232]

Another great interview. Sounds like Kevin is doing his due diligence and is figuring out whether The Philippines is right for him. All the best to you and Jen.

[@dassiice]

This is the way I would like to live. She does that and I do that. Never exspect her to do it all

[@saintluke2nd]

Its comforting to listen to your channel

[@DrCarlo]

After watching many of your Vids, This interview with Kevin is one of the reasons that come July, I will be in the PH. Thanx...

[@everymanhasastory]

Thanks Carlo. I hope I get to meet you

[@carloslazu1855]

This is certainly up my alley. Really enjoyed this interview ...great informative conversation. All my best! Thank you both!

[@philippinesgoodlife]

Great interview and interviewee. Sensible to look around and spend time in Philippines before settling.

[@misssmith2746]

Kevin, checkout my hometown Dipolog.

[@RachelAnderson-mf3gp]

Thank you Sir Kevin ..For appreciating our country!!! We Filipinos are hospitable and caring people..I'm sure you will enjoy your stay here !!?

[@junaricaranom8798]

Don't choose a place let the place choose you.

[@steffyrae7206]

Nice interview Mark and a lot of what Kevin said are also very insightful. Looking forward to more videos.

[@robertreyes6719]

It is good to hear the stories of others you learned alot from them, Thank you guys!

[@PineNewYorkWorld2024]

👏👏👏 good for you, take your time. from Pilipino-american (independent) in NY. We are thinking of going back to retire in the Philippines.

[@mikerobinson2201]

I am engaged to a Filipina in Caloocan Metro Manila. I am finally leaving Texas after 26 months. I have been to see her on two consecutive times at like 6 months each. I say this and would like to give a little bit of advice. I can tell him this, once he shakes off the Divorce ( meets a Filipina)..he needs to realize ALL of the women he dates will immediately fall for him. Why? He is a very eligible catch for Any and I mean ANY! Beautiful Filipina. He's grounded, responsible, smart and from the interview is a very caring person. I wish him the best. Just be happy now..because your search for a Soul Mate is already started. All the things my Fiance has said to me..I see in your guest. Just remember there is no other place better than the Philippines!! I really like this guy! He better watch out, the line is already forming to meet him. 🙏 Thanks!!

[@glendasagendorf2355]

Love the interview. With regards to Health Care you can insure yourself here in the Phillippines paying premiums as Medicare premium. $149/month and you have coverage. Example if you get Kaiser or other provider health insurance, it will cover 90% of medical bills. Since most expats are Senior you can get PhilHealth and that covers 10-20% of billable medical bills. Then if you want to be a member of this organization, it has benefit of free unlimited Doctors consultation for life as long as you are a member. Let me know if you need more info. I am a retired ER Nurse in New York City since 2015 and I’m relocating in Lipa, Batangas next year.

[@clydethompson9201]

This is your best interview yet, it's positive and the gentleman has a good sense of his requirements, he's not being guided by the lust of the flesh (women that is). I agree with him in lots of his ways, his dislike of flies on meat in the open market, eating some parts and blood of animals. By the way lots of mangoes and bananas from the Philippines are exported to the USA and Canada compliments of "Dole".

[@asyongmatipid2]

The Kroger brand coconut water in tetra bricks we buy at Food4Less also comes from the Philippines and they taste like the real thing. Not like the canned ones from Thailand and elsewhere that are overloaded with sugar and taste like they're full of preservatives.

[@jessicaal415]

Not to put down foreigners who go to the Phils and retire and marry. But it seems that the kind of women you all are ending up with are not ones who grew up having house help, more than two in some cases including a “yaya” and at least a driver. So hearing about possibly getting a live-in nurse or caretaker is unheard of, for foreigners. It is actually a lot more common in the Phils than foreigners think. If you go to the market or the mall you will find the help usually following the Senora (that’s what they called the female employer) or simply their “Ma’am”. You go the the restaurant and you see the yaya feeding the small kids. You go to the school and the yayas are usually brining lunch to the kids. The driver is outside the mall or the market while the Ma’am is shopping with help, waiting for a text to pick up in the front. We had one that was going to college while employed at the house. Sometimes one of the help might be married to the driver and their child, sometimes children live with employer as well. Many altho not all treat house help as part of the family so it’s not really obvious to anyone who is not used to the lifestyle, like many foreigners. Look at homes for sale and you will find that many are built with space for the maids’ quarter/female staff and a separate dwelling for the driver or male staff. The “dirty kitchen” that foreigners hear about is an auxiliary kitchen, usually where the help will prepare and cook the meals. The main Kitchen is often small because the employers don’t usually do the cooking, those are done outside. There’s a lot about the culture in the Phils that many foreigners are not aware of.

[@tw5543]

Good interview! We're thinking of checking out the Philippines in 2023 to see if it's a place my husband would like to live in after he retires in 2024 or 2025. Wish he can meet Kevin because my husband is a scuba diver also.

[@stephenday3417]

Kevin hit all the reasons most of us want to be there. His approach is smart. Exactly the course i am planning. Great video

[@hfxfirefighter]

Great video! I'd love to visit but, would also like to know a couple people beforehand for advice on finding my way around

[@watchworthy_tv]

Cagayan de Oro is a great place! 😊 It has a slice of American culture because it is where Del Monte Philippines (American food manufacturing company) is located. It’s only been 90+ years since it got established! The Filipinos there are used to American presence.

[@matthewdurkee5673]

Another awesome interview Mark . Talking about skilled nursing. My grandma who is in her late 90s and living with my aunt. She has a night time nurse that comes in every night from 10pm to 6am is 6000 a month . It's just crazy how much it is .

[@aurelio-reymilaorcabal9669]

My wife is ( was)a RNurse in Toronto,Canada , her rate is $35/hr from an nursing agency whos cut is probably $15-20 on top, looking after a Multimillionaire land developer.

[@yrosales546]

You are giving me good idea and I am a U.S. retiree and a Filipino. I came home to retire in the Philippines

[@mochapoundcake]

Even crazier is that most of that $6k is probably not even going to the nurse.

[@prancer4743]

It takes years of coming to the Philippines on holidays and getting to no the people I’m married 8 years put took 5 years to meet the right person good luck it can be a mine field to start of 🧐🧐🧐🤔🤔🤔😳😳👍😃slowly slowly 👍

[@amorevirgil2849]

No need MOVE LONG TERM. Tropical escape is goood...hopes for woman may happen, tread carefully and be particular. Be guided by your experience but know that most are good people. Best is.... have anual trip, extend tourist visa to overcome american winters nov to may, ....,, and retun back home to normal to enjoy summer and family and look after house and garden...no complication. I been doing it 30 years now. Best both worlds. New experiences always sound great and are but expat youtubers overdo it, presenting life as heavenly paradise with a caring woman and no concerns whatever....... WITH bundles of cash To overcoming sweltering heat, strange menu, and do nothing useful all day, just cycle around visit other expats. Probably boaring for you as a deep thinker like me * just another view to share your deciding mind. Cheers.

[@harrynocos3378]

Hi.. Bro. have a nice day.. take care and God Bless po...

[@thelmah8715]

Hi, you guys have discussed a very sensitive topics,but you guys, however you did great to get through the topics. I will give you credit as you did it well without striking other American. I said that as I am in the opposite side of the spectrum; I am living in the States and I do appreciate that you guys found some kind of security back in the Philippines. Very interesting conversation. As long as we respect each other opinions I think we can talk anything under the sun. Good Mark! 👍

[@TripleDeano]

Great interview. Interesting as I am a scuba diver too. Coming on exploratoryvisit in Feb 2023 w scuba part of visit.

[@vilmadelacruz113]

Take care and be careful . I hope you hav someone to guide you in your journey .

[@sunseamangoesphilippines6670]

Language and the weather are definitely two big factors when choosing the Philippines to retire

[@Gary-vc9sx]

Nice interview. Your guest's story sounds like mine. I turn 60 in November and ready to make my move next year after my contract ends in Korea.

[@phil-be-health]

South Korea is much better overall I find for food and healthcare especially. Standards much better there in most things.

[@markj6565]

I am 63 and so ready to get out of the US. Will be in Mactan for 3 weeks starting next week. Will try to travel around a little to see where I might want to make my home base for when I can move there next year. One nice thing about living as a minimalist in the Philippines is that it is easy enough to choose somewhere to live, and if you decide you want to live somewhere else, very easy to just pick up and move..

[@stevemorris3544]

Hopefully you have more than three weeks as it is not much time to look to many places.

[@markj6565]

@@stevemorris3544 Unfortunately only 3 weeks this trip. But I plan on trying to get back for a couple months in November..

[@tuforu4]

@@markj6565 im from IRELAND and i would not like to LIVE in PHILOPINES for LONG. I use think KENYA was fine but not anymore.

[@phil-be-health]

@@markj6565 3 weeks is enough actually. Just be sure to go to many different regions and get a feel for it. :)

[@mannyv.3171]

I totally agree with kevin, its really hard to get friends here (US) even in your neighborhood

[@haydeeobedoza8313]

I cannot believe that its not easy to have more friends in America......here in the Philippines you can have as many if you just be friendly also....

[@mannyv.3171]

@@haydeeobedoza8313 thats true! People here has their own time, space and life…

[@rencedeasis509]

@@mannyv.3171 if you visit here sir I will tell you making friends is so easy. Of course be aware of those who have ulterior motives to those who are genuine. 😊

[@AM-bw8no]

Thank You again and again Mark, You are so helpful 💖 Andy from Toronto 🇨🇦🇵🇱

[@amorevirgil2849]

Fellow Torontonion....May i ask what you got from the vlog? Any specific points. Appreciate any sharing.

[@eavxphilgrlifeinhongkong]

I recommend u to our province Iloilo very nice and quiet beautiful place .thank u for sharing ur vedios watching from Hongkong..

[@rickybrinson2178]

Great interview again Mark Kevin am about 1hr south from you in North Carolina am married to a filipino for 13 years now they are wonderful people in Philippines. We have a house in Cagayen de oro also a great place to live. We not made that move yet but hope to soon. Look me up if you ever want to chat.

[@mochapoundcake]

Quite a few doctors in the Philippines did residencies in US hospitals.

[@everymanhasastory]

True

[@gwalchirk2072]

Very wise man that's using his head not his pocket

[@spiritualexercise265]

That's not the cowards approach, that is the wise approach to not sell everything until after a few visits. Try to travel between islands/ regions as well, you might find your personal paradise.

[@catemoon]

I think Kevin should move to Asheville, NC.

[@aleasayowear3599]

Ya you have to be plan very well and make sure if you like to live in the phil.

[@DHarri9977]

Seems like a very reasonable logical person shouldn't have too hard a time finding that place and settling in, good interview, and a nice gentleman.

[@anthonylutz118]

There are more than a few good language apps with smart phone technology. You can also buy good stand alone language translators.

[@our_phi_life6635]

Great interview. I’m pulling trigger in 6 months. Picked Dumegete as starting point. Find my spot as it goes

[@everymanhasastory]

Good for you. Please look me up when you get here

[@our_phi_life6635]

@@everymanhasastory I will, look forward to meeting you. I was just there last month, 3 weeks passing threw Dumegete on way to Sipalay. Checking some places out. Decided on Dumegete/ Valencia as starting point.really liked the area. Love your videos. Very informative. Stay well.

[@ferdinandamodo9456]

Aloha great interview from mature men Wiseman yes Filipino woman they are devoted as long as you love them that will take care of you 🤙🏽

[@mannyv.3171]

Yes Mark, that will I do when I retire back in the Philippines, to hire and nurse that can take care everything, and very affordable pay than stay in home care here in the US like in a prison care…

[@Angelwinggsaustralianpinay]

Very smart move .. good luck 💚

[@vareseources]

Make the woman your last priority.. don't get married.. Just get a girlfriend.

[@danielcunningham5940]

Re: comment on cost for CABG in Thailand, at 9:28, (ignore my previous comment) I just looked online and I found costs ranging from a low of $11,500.00 to high of $36,000.00 for Thailand. The low was for St. Louis Hospital. I don't know where that is. But for Chiang Mai Ram hospital, in Chiang Mai where I have been treated it appears the low was 13,500.00. Information a little hard to pin down because some websites keep on breaking in and ask you to fill in your personal information to request a quote. Also, i saw they stated the cost in India was $6,500.00

[@Praxiszooms]

great topics I totally agree

[@konaranger599]

Everything Kevin said is so TRUE about the US. I now live in Hawaii and it's not as bad as the main land..

[@konaranger599]

@@willow881000 SO TRUE, I UNDERSTAND, Better diving in the PI also, Make sure you make it to Boracay. My wife is from there..

[@patrickobrien4399]

Hi Mark, Been here since April 14th. Basically have been doing what Kevin has done except I’ve met someone and had been talking to for more than a year. We live in Dumagette near ace hospital. I’m going back to Redding on May 17

[@mariasustento6293]

Good luck in your journey. Philippines is a very welcoming country. Am sure you will find your spot. 🤗

[@brianhagberg3704]

Not the cowards way, the smart way.

[@richardcournoyer1473]

Thanks Kevin 👌

[@hilynkreuning5915]

very good calm person is what I’m looking for copywriter on deck - very smart too taking his time before deciding what to do in the Philippines hope he won’t get burnout

[@mariab2408]

Excellent interview! Yes ,there will always be women around, take time to get to know , enjoy your stay first , travel around the Philippines, there's so much to see. Visit Puerto Princesa and be in love with the place. Who knows I can show you around. 😊😊

[@aidylborja3657]

i like kevin Paul he decisions is strong i love that. i like where to live that’ what a like . wish i could have a chance to know him . i am a filipina and single and no kid at all. i work abroad before for 10 yrs. i am looking a foreign guy who can trust and honest . doesn’t want kid to that’s a big bonus for me .

[@smllville007]

Thanks for the videos! Very helpful. But I keep hearing that food cost are about the same as the U.S., but the only things I really eat are fresh vegetables, fruit, nuts, fresh eggs and fish. I don’t eat meat, no sweets, no sugar, no rice, no pasta, no chips and no dairy besides eggs. I don’t drink alcohol. I drink mostly water and coffee. Other than eating eggs and fish I’m completely vegan. I cook with olive oil or bake or grill. We have a garden every year and have chickens for fresh eggs. So I’d really love to hear from someone on what it would cost me to eat like this in the Philippines? No fast food unless it’s just coffee or in the states I occasionally eat subway. It’s all fresh vegetables, fruit, nuts, eggs, fish and wheat bread. Any ideas on what I would I need to budget for food in the Philippines? Having a garden and chickens vs buying everything from the fresh market?

[@davidschoenoff4262]

Yes right now it’s more important then ever as Covid caused lots of issues And the economics are bad now I was taking care of my woman and her 3 kids for 6 years but her family causes a lot of problems basically extortion it’s complicated but Angelina velasco , Ryan velasco , truth is truth , Past is past means to forgive yourself and grow not have expectations on those that help

[@agnesmunoz1026]

Welcome to the Philippines try to visit Legazpi city

[@perlis2dworld18]

Kevin need to spend more time (1-2 years) hoping in South East Asia before deciding on the right spots and sell off what he got in the US.

[@novak4594]

Great interview. Chap has common sense.

[@walking_in_the_shade]

Who'd have thought they don't speak English in Mexico?? 😄

[@Maremare680]

Yeah, this is a common complaint about elderly expats. Mexico is a country with a strong culture rotted in Spanish colonization. If someone doesn’t like it or does even bother to understand it, just bye!

[@OneJuanWon]

He's got the right mindset....make a few trips and check things out first. I'm sure he will find his spot and settle into retirement.

[@precyoliveros2677]

Aloha Mark, This is for Kevin. I moved to SC from Hawaii. I understand your hometown very well. I visit to the Philippines very often. I think you will love the Visayan Islands. Do take your time searching. Enjoy & God Blessed! 🌺

[@brianleonard6885]

The biggest mistake I think people make moving to other countries is they don't or are not willing to accept and adapt to the culture.. you must let your pridvledge go.

[@Maremare680]

Yes, many of them say “ they don’t speak English “ when the true is they don’t speak anything else than English.

[@jkortor]

I lived in creedmoor, could be where John’s talking about

[@danielcunningham5940]

About the by-pass surgery in Thailand: i was living there in February of 2020 and needed to get my heart re-built. It was everyone's opinion that I had to go back to the U.S to have the operation - free - at a VA hospital. I spent 1 1/2 days in the hospital in Chiang Mai to get all the testing done and that cost me U$800.00. I was sure the cost for my by-pass would be astronomical. So I would like to know if the figure you give is correct also. That would be little more than the cost of the flight to the States. I would never have left there. BTW I have seen on KZbin that people go to India to get this kind of surgery done at good hospitals for 1 - 2,000.00.

[@maryarlj_nes1244]

Daniel Cunningham. Trust the Surgeon, Specialists in the Phils. They are the best.

[@christypadogdog9329]

many thai doctors studied here in the philippines

[@aurelio-reymilaorcabal9669]

There was a documentary about kidneys for sale , in the Philippines and India, mostly American , I think it was called Medical Tourism, those who sold their kidneys ( mostly slum dwellers )were robbed of their future as they eventually became sickly.

[@amorevirgil2849]

Why risk with unknowns.... GO HOME N BE SAFE FOR SERIOUS TREATMENTS

[@jojojosian8777]

nice topic thanks mark

[@robertangel30]

Born and reared in America. Love intestines and blood. No problem for me.

[@clydethompson9201]

By the way and for your info I had open heart surgery (quadruple bypass) 20 years ago and I am still in good health at 72, walk everyday rain, snow or shine and have no visible effects. I eat healthy, no alcoholic beverages.

[@everymanhasastory]

Good to know Clyde. Thanks for the information 👍

[@usinebob]

Wow I live in Knightdale NC . Moved from NY and my wife is from Davao, Philippines. I love the Philippines and had plans to retire there but my wife love living in the US.

[@HELLOPATTAYA]

I know a guy he went back home to UK. He called me 3 months later and said he has to go back to Thailand because UK became too expensive. I can live easily with less than 500$/month in Thailand.

[@HELLOPATTAYA]

@@builtnotboughtmadeinphilip3955 millions of Thai live with less than 500 dollars and they have house, car, wife,... Explain why farangs need 4x more ? And you don't need 2000 dollars a month for immigration. 800k baht in an account is enough. Sometimes I spend only 300 dollars a month and I have everything.

[@HELLOPATTAYA]

@@martypoll 800000 baht on a Thai bank account and u are set.

[@ag4allgood]

@@HELLOPATTAYA Sounds like you are Bahtman !

[@mentorinspired]

Ive said it before and I'll say it again, as someone with a homebase in NC, I thoroughly believe NC is one of the final bastions before so many people leave the country. I'm in Mexico for 1 month currently. Feel like I'm almost following in his footsteps.

[@tuforu4]

J manchin land

[@meyruprecht7441]

Welcome to my native land. Come and check Bohol island.

[@robertpiekarski6115]

I would invite Kevin to explore Northern Luzon (Ilocos). It is less populated by expats but it is actually refreshing. Not as many tourists and that is ok as well. It is a bit out of the way; 1 hour flight from Manila or 10 hour bus ride if you are adventurous. (redeye is best). Not as much nightlife, and that is probably why a lot of expats don’t end up here.

[@nickmondo222]

3,000 for by pass in Thailand is absolute bullshit. Just to have a Cathetor Ablation for AFIB in a government hospital cost at least 250,000 baht, which is 5,800 Uk Pounds, over 6k US

[@everymanhasastory]

That's what I thought too $3000 is not enough to get a stint put in

[@rocrobert783]

Just trying to justify being self insured by saying only 3000

[@MusiCislife2868]

its not the infrastructure or any but #1 to consider is the People how friendly they are!

[@Stormvue]

Kevin I think the north is perfect for you. Specially if your diet is mostly vegetables and fruits. Try looking into Baguio cause that’s where the best veggies in the country lands before it gets distributed to the rest of the country. And Baguio is only a couple of hours away from beaches of pangasinan where you can go diving. And as per your worry about meat, you can go buy meat directly from the slaughter house if you want. And live seafood is available as well in the public market

[@maltisangma2180]

Good luck from India

[@john99776]

A very good point in this interview. I've always thought that the type of caretaker I'd want is someone who only gets paid if you're satisfied and kept well, and loses their income otherwise. I never made the connection with the Philippines before. Maybe one reason for that is I have had bad experiences with Philipina nursing staff here in the U.S. - don't like their attitude at all, in general. That's may be what America instills in them.

[@mattp4079]

Also had a bad experience with a Philippine RN in an American hospital; very aloof and rude.

[@ginasison861]

Fix yourself first here then find a good woman to stay by your side.Goodbless.

[@PeterC245]

Weather it’s the US , Australia, England, ex pats dissatisfied with there home country’s , that is increasingly the Case,

[@traveler7249]

"Scouting" trips are the Smart way.

[@AfterTheGame]

Not flying or retiring in the Philippines until they drop the vaccine mandate.

[@johnerdelyi48]

Kevin don't rush check out Thailand, cambodia Malaysia travel don't settle for the first country oh I forgot Vietnam !

[@blessedlife8219]

😊😊😊 funny But great interviews… interesting 😊 I’m a Filipina 😄

[@r_donor669]

Salamat, I hope you find a home here and just be fruga, l don't spend too much in something you don't realy need, look for something you'll earn income here. 😊

[@justmarie6257]

Go to the North or Central Luzon. Better than the South Not overcrowded and more reserve girls. I had been to North Carolina and South Carolina and near Georgia.and Virginia.

[@llewelyncarpio4148]

Try Davao City, Pres. Duterte's hometown safe and clean ... I'm a US citizen as well and loving it here! They have 911 and it's free, and state of the art hospitals as well.

[@stevephillips3541]

American Men haven't changed ... American women have . and not for the best for them either

[@scottsachs2547]

Hi Mark! Well, he seems to have a good head on his shoulders. Nice Chap!! And,,,,,, Good to know that you are OK! I Was wondering where you had gone. Now, I know from your live stream earlier.