I've Been On The Road For A While

[@rosalind442]

I’m going to miss this, Mark. You’ve made me smile and laugh so much. I wish you well my friend. I’ll await more scenes and videos of your new journey. Best of luck. 😎

[@angies.4961]

Flo and the gang were around the corner waiting for you to leave so they all can move in!! 😂😂😂😂

[@Qfam227]

You already know Jon Jon dropped her off around the corner before picking up the king. As soon as he stepped on the E-bike she snuck in and started eating everything in sight while watching television. 😂

[@needtogopattaya1101]

@@Qfam227 nooo, he has to go back for her, she wants the couch to go back to lay on. 🤣🤣🤣

[@julieaguigui3837]

They have no respect for Marcus so sad how Fatima wud take advantage of such a good guy. Marcus deserves a lady who would treat him with kindness and respect. Little girl Maria’s biological mom is so beautiful, caring and loving which I hope Marcus wud bring Maria’s bio-mom back into his life they look beautiful together❤️🙏

[@needtogopattaya1101]

@@julieaguigui3837 Marco explains in a few videos that’s it’s really just the family dynamic in Philippines. I don’t think he feels it’s disrespectful, but it is unnecessary for Flo to be there everyday all day.

[@julieaguigui3837]

Fatima and Flo have no respect for Marcus so sad how Fatima wud take advantage of such a good guy. Marcus deserves a lady who would treat him with kindness and respect. Little girl Maria’s biological mom is so beautiful, caring, and loving which I hope Marcus wud bring Maria’s bio-mom back into his life again🙏❤️she’s so beautiful inside/out like Marcus they both look beautiful together❤️🙏

[@PhotoDaveJax]

Unconditional love is extremely rare on this earth. 🙏❤️

[@Jeremy-dg4wk]

So true

[@chaos00174]

Hey man I think you're feeling and saying what every man on planet earth is thinking every day. I am only loved when I have something to provide to someone. The only people who will ever love you truly unconditionally are your parents(if you're lucky) and your kids(if you're there for them). So even those two conditions have conditions. It's a lonely and hard existence as a man on this planet yet the ladies love to think we are all living in heaven. That's why when any man manages to cut off the boozing I am really impressed. It's so unbelievably easy to just look to the bottle or the can and let yourself be numb to the world just cruising on through life until you're keeled over. You're a good guy and we can tell how much you care for your kids, who are truly the only people you are beholden to at the end of the day. Just keep pushing out videos and doing what you've been doing. Your therapy in the lens is just as therapeutic for us to hear what we are already thinking or feeling. 🙏

[@ndyajeff]

Well said!

[@JAYY_JAYY]

Great comment And quite accurate!

[@susanlazenby210]

That’s called aging process😄. I’m 66-year old Filipina who used to enjoy driving my sport car for 16-18 hours/day to travel back and forth throughout the US alone. Now, I don’t enjoy that long exhausting trip. The latest drive I completed was 12/18-12/19/24 2-day 28-hour road trip from LA to Dallas. I’m a traveling hospital nurse administrator and been receiving my $3200/month SS benefit, but haven’t accepted that it’s time for me to quit and finally retire in the Philippines. I watched your videos and learned values in life. Thank you.

[@jamesowens2781]

Retire the clock is ticking I am in the same boat

[@KennyInSubic]

That is very impressive.

[@chaos00174]

Do not retire if you don't have something to take the place of your work. Idle hands will end you faster than anything. You need a purpose or a why in your life.

[@JingsWorld]

I’d enjoy my retirement. It’s just how you plan to do it. Use to do home carpentry, painting,electrical, yard and whatever. Now I catch up with it, do cycling and running makes my day.

[@GeeGee19]

At 48 years old I decided to sell my house in Brooklyn new York city that was paid off for 1.4 million and decided to retire in south America. I also receive a 2200$ a month passive income. I figured that's plenty to retire especially overseas. My biggest fear in life is dying with money. It's time to start spending. In case I go totally broke which I won't because it's almost impossible to spend 2000$ a month in south America but just in case I go broke When I'm 65 I will receive social security to hold me over until I die.

[@mikeschneider6339]

i detect sadness in ur voice and eyes, hope ur family is ok dude

[@all.day.day-dreamer]

Merry Christmas Mark and Family!

[@PhotoDaveJax]

Hope your family is ok. Prayers. Safe travels. Thanks for entertaining us all, bro.

[@jaiselknotoff8698]

Enjoy your trip. Look out the widow and have coffee . Wishing you a good trip . It's the little things in life that give us joy . A smile a thank you . Help others on your way back home . Love your deep talks and also your spirit .

[@greenarmy561]

Merry Christmas to you and your family. 🎄 We enjoy watching.

[@DavidF-c3m]

Happy to see u my friend. U made my day. Got lil worried about the King. Merry Christmas.

[@stevedoyon1833]

Devil dog You seemed deep in emotions on this trip. I hope all is well for your family in the states. Your assessment of the Filipinos is accurate for the moment, they live for the day. We live for the future which is in contrast with Filipinos. Don’t think there’s an answer or solution except for us to adapt and survive. Fair winds and following seas.

[@TheLenoirschannel]

Merry Christmas Marcus. My husband really wanted to see you maybe in the future. Have a safe trip.

[@CIOXYZ-c6i]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Brother from Cambodia Dan. 18 Years on the road I understand the traveling bit.

[@ginabowley1035]

There's nothing wrong with pouring your feelings out I'm over here and I miss my grandson because my son-in-law took him to another state and my daughter passed away

[@blackdiamond696]

😢❤

[@ashoknair8993]

Good day King Marcos, Happy to hear from you Compliments of the season to all of you....real people understand real people....very touching, but you got to do Have a safe journey....my new year wishes to Forest, Maria, Fatima, her family and all your family back in the US

[@susanlazenby210]

I enjoy watching your videos because of your transparent, realistic, simple and humble contents. You’re blessed with a beautiful and non-materialistic wife who truly loves you. You’re blessed with your beautiful, smart and matured daughter along with your loving son. You’re a good protective father and solid provider. I’ll continue to watch and follow your vlogs👍🥰❤️.

[@ILiveAndBreathe]

I feel the same way about my gf. Yes, she is great, loyal , reliable and loving. But us fforeigners will never be treated like family. We are second to our gf in the phillipines, no matter all we do for them!

[@jonathancoffman4311]

Boy that’s the truth. Sometimes I feel like I’m only around to support there lifestyle

[@Parlayyo]

@@jonathancoffman4311 Because You ARE!

[@jonathancoffman4311]

Ok ​@@Parlayyo

[@Sierrasky-y6h]

Hope your family in the states are alright. Merry Christmas 🎄🎅🏻⛄️

[@5arda732]

My dear friend, travel home, see your family, hug them, enjoy life there home for a while, and travel back to your own family. Once sh1t hits the fan, you need to be on Pinoy side. I salute you, and im an european. Best luck i wish to you and your family. God bless.

[@amylandry5968]

I am new to your channel just came across it last week but I wanted to say MERRY CHRISTMAS! I live in Slidell, LA not too far from Tupelo at all. Your honesty is so refreshing ❤keep being a great father to that lil girl. I'm 43 and still my dad's #1 fan❤❤❤

[@roselee4445]

How's Slidell?

[@lawrence9950]

Merry Christmas to you and your family, Happy Holidays.🙏🎄🙏

[@mitchlupo]

Hey brother, aloha from Hawaii! I’ve commented once or twice here and there. But hopefully you remember me as the southern boy from Hattiesburg Mississippi, I grew up there as well as Louisiana. Retired from the army got my purple hearts, bought your book enjoyed every second of it because you spoke the truth! To any of you reading this comment that have not bought his book, buy it! It will help you understand where he’s coming from as well as every other veteran! That beautiful woman in my profile picture is the amazingly beautiful Filipino that I met on accident. I was sent by the US Army to go and guide and be a mentor to the base commander of Fort Macci Side. So I did my mission, and then one night I met that beautiful woman you seen in the picture. Little did I know that the guy I was training during the daytime, that was his daughter, his first born! I am forever in love with her, I told all of my friends the third day. I met her that I was going to marry her. Here we are 13 years later with two kids still happily married! I had one deployment in Iraq, and two deployment in Afghanistan. What you said in that book is absolutely, 100% truthful! My hardest and most difficult deployment was Iraq! It’s where I received my purple heart and injuries Us veterans, especially the ones that have been in combat have a special personality. I personally love his because I can relate to it because it seems that we’ve been through the same shit! Those of you that just wanna give him shit as far as the way he is and his personality, you obviously just don’t know . Respect to you, brother, aloha from Hawaii, and since you’re from Tupelo, I have no idea who your fan is but I’m a golden eagle fan from USM cause I’m from Hattiesburg lol!

[@glenlittlejohn4993]

Hattiesburg, MS on deck and in da house!!

[@RollinCoco-Nut]

Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year, to you Mark, Maria, and Forest G!🎄🎉

[@antonylambert5151]

Wishing you and the family a merry Christmas

[@gregschultz926]

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year, May God's blessings be with you and your family.

[@jonathanjones9870]

Welcome home I can feel your pain. I’m sitting here in Conyers Georgia wanting to be where you just came from and I will be there eventually God bless you and your family merry Christmas to you and enjoy your content. Hang in there, pal. Semper Fi.

[@kevinhickson1481]

Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@pelle3360]

Merry Christmas to you and your family! Wish you all the best. Cheers from Norway

[@hobbexp]

It's nice to see you back here. Merry Christmas.

[@johnfeit6916]

Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@timlloyd1454]

Im glad you'll be safe Mark its getting ugly out in that part of the world God bless US ALL 🙏🙏👍

[@janhjelmberg6621]

Good to see You again. Was worried for a while. Tupelo is a beautiful place. Was there 2009. Wishing You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, convinced that, whatever Your plans are, You will succeed.

[@darrellbarnes2096]

Thank you for being transparent, my friend! Love you, bro!

[@roadtrekralph311]

San Antonio on Deck! Merry Christmas to you and your familia.

[@maximus6621]

Merry Christmas Marquitoes and family. I hope your family in the States are all well. Do what you need to do in the States and visit with loved ones. Feliz Navidad.

[@intedinensak453]

Best of wishes.

[@michaellukehart4276]

Have a safe trip..Enjoy the Good Ole USA..IM FROM OKLAHOMA CITY..I CAN RELATE TO THAT TRIP.. CHEER UP BROTHER..THI GS WILL GET BETTER..

[@tamiairvin4531]

Praying for you and your family.Merry Christmas 🎄

[@CoolBreeze86]

Another successful Steven Spielberg production.

[@stevengonyaw1617]

Id be sad to come back to America also ! Cold and snowy here in northern Vermont ! But I detect a combination of things going on with the king ! 😊

[@therisaellis615]

A lot he brings on himself, disappearing for a month at his leisure & then telling us the real reason he was in Thailand a month he was going to finally explain but then no doesn’t happen. Why the secrecy. Own up. It’s the least you can do. But why leave at Christmas.

[@ndyajeff]

615, it is only our business if Marcos wants to share it! I wouldn't want Marcos sharing many things it could be because too many trolls out there try to use anything/everything just to hurt people.. Look at all the pain and suffering they caused over Forrest G

[@lenseofanomad]

@@therisaellis615 why do you care so deep? is the question, have nothing better to do with your life? seems like it, what a sad way to live, worrying about someone's private life.

[@josephkumnick7696]

Merry Christmas!

[@Rico63360g13]

Safe travels my brother

[@brianpaul9767]

I’ve been to Tupelo, Ms one time, up from South Louisiana. (true story) Went there to spend the night at Ramada Inn before going to “Leathers” family reunion the next morning. We got to the Ramada Inn in the early afternoon. We got settled into our room, and were hanging out and swimming at the pool. Lo and behold the Klu Klux Klan began rolling in because they were having rally there that night in the convention center. I was 16 at the time in 1975. When I say “they” were mostly all dressed in their white robes and hoods, openly carrying handguns, shotguns, and clubs/baseball bats, it’s definitely not an exaggeration at all. Our family basically just shrugged it off, went out to eat dinner, and later all went to sleep. We were awoken by a loud “disturbance” in the middle of the night by the rally members raising hell. We packed up the motor home and got out of there. We spent the rest of the night in the motor home. The next day at the reunion the talk was that the rally got out of hand and harassed and chased out of the property, some black hotel workers there. 😔 Anyway, anytime I hear the name of Tupelo, I think of that experience first, and Elvis second. Take care Marcos on your trip here to the states. If you find yourself anywhere around the areas of Baton Rouge or New Orleans anytime while you’re here, let me know, and I’ll take you to dinner. Peace Brother.

[@curiousgeorge8951]

Merry Xmas to you and family members. The best to you folk's. Remember your community is with you safe journey and wish you n family the best in New year's yet to come. T.y. for your excellent videos we've been fans from the beginning t.c. hope all good. Another loyal Canadian passing the Best to you.

[@bambam3170]

merry christmas to you and your family. stay up.

[@ebfromwyoming4118]

Safe travels sir I'll be watching you from Wyoming

[@philippinesdreamorreality]

Merry Christmas Marcos and family

[@janetceniza8091]

Husband speaking age 82 on Jan. 18th 25 . I didn’t want kids, but they are so important to a Filipino that I said ok then it took 6 years to have our only child. A son, greatest gift ever and now we have a 6 year old granddaughter. The only one we will get also a wonderful gift from God. Today is Dec. 26th. We will call our son and family in Vancouver, Wash. Christmas Day for them. 😁

[@kirbylogan2401]

Glad you’re safe my friend. Unlucky flight in Kazakhstan.

[@princessrachel0916]

Hi Marquitos!! Enjoy your visit with your family ! I’m going to miss watching Fatima, the babies and the rest of the family. Hoping that Fatima will also share some videos while you’re gone :)) Take care… Safe journey… God bless you Also looking forward to seeing the place you grew up in and to see your family in the states :)) Hurry back home cuz I’m sure your Sweetheart’s gonna be missing you !!!

[@Parlayyo]

Mom okay?

[@sunnydazz7]

Merry Christmas Marcos and to your FAMILY and hav a great time in MISSISSIPPI 😎💯

[@TimmyCramer]

Mark. You're a good man and father. Men have been marginalized here in America...... disposable. Safe travels brother!! Timmy C Arizona

[@user-pn3io5oy3i]

your momma loves you to

[@EverybodysSenator4US]

Merry Christmas Mark

[@markdavid4773]

Merry Christmas Marco and family and I haven’t been back going on 5 years

[@KennyInSubic]

Safe travels King! I'm surprised you didn't spend the night at the Bai Hotel? I recently stayed their before my flight to Japan and then on to Detroit.

[@ginabowley1035]

Thank you for being you Merry Christmas

[@cladglas]

knew a guy in the Army, from Sledge Mississippi. his name is Dudley. had "Dud" tattooed on his arm; upon inquiry, he answered: " a dud is a high explosive that hasn't gone off, yet; but is capable of going off at any time".

[@davemiller601]

Merry Christmas, marco's to you and your family, ❤ have a safe trip back to the states, I hope everything is OK, back in the states, we will see you again, when we see and hear from you, god speed marco's

[@gregarycomehere]

I can relate when you say that little girl is the only girl in the world that truly loves you. Feel the same about my little girl. Says she loves me several times a day. Wants to hang out with me. Misses me when I'm gone. Old lady, I'm sure could care less if it wasn't for the income.

[@dennish4603]

Sorry for your loss.......

[@ndyajeff]

Merry Christmas and blessing to you an yours! Rough time of year to be traveling. I hope everything and everyone in your world is happy and healthy. May whatever business pulled you away from your children get resolved as smoothly, positively and quickly. It's always your choice but I hope you stay on that wagon and get back to the island life as soon as possible .,, Jeff

[@craigjacob3704]

Hey little brother safe travels and Merry Christmas to you , the ladies ,and the children. If you happen to end up down here on the coast close to Biloxi let me know brother. Love to have you over for a nice home cooked meal 😁🙏❤️👍 !!!

[@bert-bb3cm]

Merry Christmas

[@KingBeeinthePhilippines]

I flew United when I came here at the end of October. Columbus to Houston to Japan to Cebu.

[@Ptsddunc1566]

Stay cool brother,stay on Your feet.Love from UK 🇬🇧

[@Sipods]

Sending best wishes and hope all goes well in The U.S.

[@singaporedan1597]

Excellent Show

[@tcb1017]

Wow, so you was born and raised in Tupelo. Be proud of that because the biggest star as you know Elvis Presley was born and raised there also. He got to be grande big in music. You, big in the you tube world so wow, great folks do come from Tupelo. Maybe your grandparents knew of Vernon and Cladys. You should do a story about it. The world would go crazy and you would get great ratings/ Amen 🙏✌

[@mikesilva6858]

i got to admire your compusure,,, demeanor,, your ability to be so cool...

[@rgtouch]

Merry xmas my friend..

[@TB-xx4gc]

The problem is that travel is becoming routine. You said as much yourself when you said "A trip starts to become an adventure when you start to 'venture off into the unknown'." Once it becomes "known," especially repeatedly, it's no longer an adventure - it's routine. Leading up to my recent trip to Thailand I realized the eagerness and excitement I used to feel just wasn't there. I used to look forward to the travel part of the trip as much as I looked forward to the time I'd spend at the destination itself. This time it felt more like a chore; a burden. I'll be traveling again this time next year to get away from the cold of the northeast, but I think I'm going to look for a destination closer to home, and maybe not stay as long. The longer I've been here in Pattaya (8 weeks now, with another 4 to go) the more the stay is becoming routine.

[@bob-x9u4z]

I.know it's ruff on you to leave your kids stay strong dude for your kids your a great father love bob cleveland ohio USA

[@Robert-f1n6l]

Your doing a great job. The number of 'comments' says so. People are interested. Myself , I am 'jeloos' of your Phillipines success. Perhaps you could write a book , explaining how to do 'it'. Lots would buy , methinks. Title : "How to succeed in the Philippines" (10 per cent to me : )

[@Hankster870]

I love ya and your channel mr…get it out ,feel better brother.. mite be time for a change

[@DavidMelson-of7vg]

Stayed in tunica Mississippi Tuesday the 17th. Came through two below Mississippi on interstate 22 or corridor X . In Kansas City working. Enjoy your time at home. Working this Xmas

[@Jeremy-dg4wk]

Life is short in the future, You should take your daughter with you

[@therisaellis615]

Yes he should take his daughter Pokémon is not her mom.

[@DjEdLive-114]

He won’t! This is what he always does.

[@Jeremy-dg4wk]

​@DjEdLive-114 All things can be changed, and it's never too late

[@markjones4381]

Married to a filipina the way they think and the family which they always defend its a lot of adjustment and patience

[@43coralsea]

Jax on the scene #1

[@carstenager8821]

Pray for the family 🕊️Maria is true blood ❤ God Bless you My Soul Brother ♥️

[@richardb.pepperman3460]

It's got to be something very important; to leave Fatima and the children at this time of the year.

[@thenextchapter3615]

great show

[@plantworks100]

Hey king Marcos, may God bless you and your beautiful family always brother.😊 😊 😊 😊 😊 😊 😊 😊 ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@nap41hb67]

We were all wondering where is the foreign guy,where is old single dad?Merry Christmas my friend!!

[@M-ku1zz]

Safe travels my friend. Don't eat that airline crap food, use the travels as a good time to fast. just stay well hydrated. IMHO

[@markthomson170]

The trip back for my is away say hard. for the wife and kids.i will be back ASAP. Be good, be safe, be careful, I am one luckily SOB.

[@thomasrhynes2601]

You are doing the right thing by coming back home to tupelo Mississippi I'm from Magee Mississippi my cousin is married to a Philippine they live in Manila he is tired of the Philippines he is ready to come back home good luck my friend

[@xiaobao4757]

Probably a death in the family. Good bless ✝️. Merry Christmas!

[@THEPAPASMURFTHEOG]

safe travels Marcos.. John John is the real mvp.. USA always welcomes back the king.. Merry Christmas my friend to you and family!!

[@driftwoodsmittyasia1286]

Hey bro, it's always hard leaving the young ones. .. They at that age truly innocent...then they grow up.. OMG. Done those trips from the conus to Asia since 19 ... It's a tough journey at any age , 69 now retired USAF,and mid east contractor ..balad,biap, and Qatar. I need to do that same trip soon. Visit the sticksbim from in Des Arc Arkansas... everyone is disappearing ... safe journey youngun.. Old Wolf sarge.. Smitty, Metro Cebu Philippines

[@craigjacob3704]

Brother talk about adventures. I had to leave the Philippines due to a bad bone infection and went to the closest Veterans hospital that was San Francisco. They treated me there for a month then kicked me out halfway fixed. I caught the bus from San Francisco back to Biloxi in a wheelchair with a couple prescriptions of antibiotics and pain pills. You talk about a miserable adventure of mishaps that took 6 days. I could have done a doctorate thesis on the nut jobs that just gather around bus stations drawn to that sign like moths to a flame.

[@janetceniza8091]

Most stress in flying back and forth is checked bags. Filipino wife wants every ounce she is paying for.

[@Emil13able]

Have you ever thought of bringing your wife to the USA. Her reaction would be priceless and make for a great video.

[@VS1608-NZ]

They are not married so it would be very difficult to get a visa for Fatima

[@conchopete1789]

Maverick , Has lost that Loving Feeling

[@humbledexpat2662]

🎉🎉🎉

[@ginabowley1035]

So true Marcos no one will love us like our own children ever but there is someone that can love you like that but you're

[@S1DEWALKSCH0LAR]

I just bought a leather shoulder 💼

[@ChimpRiot]

Born too late for the age of global exploration. Born too early for the age of galactic exploration.