Living Affordably as a Digital Nomad in The Philippines - Will I Ever Move Back To America?

[@TheSavvyExpat]

I genuinely want to know, what are your top three goals / objectives when moving to the Philippines? Here were mine when I first moved here four years ago: 1. Help other expats settle down in the Philippines 2. Find a community of quality friends 3. Go to the beach often

[@facedust07]

how does us citizens pay taxes to US?

[@TheRealRoronoaZoro]

Hi, i’m a new subscriber to your channel but appreciating your content while doing my research. I’m Filipino American but have never been to the Philippines due to family circumstances. I plan to report my birth as a filipino born abroad and obtain dual citizenship so I can work and buy land/property. Of course, I plan to spend several months there first visiting family, exploring different areas and immersing myself in the culture and my people. My top three goals are: 1. Connect with my family and build relationships and connect with my heritage and share it with my own children while they’re young. 2. Leave the US rat race, toxic culture and political violence of the US behind. This includes exposing my kids to a completely different worldview and culture and connect to their heritage as well, as they are 1/4 filipino . I’m also looking for a more wholesome traditional values culture, where I won’t get yelled at by an entitled Karen. I’m looking for a kinder, more friendlier culture. I am learning tagalog and all i can about the cultural norms as I wasn’t really taught this as a child where my American Dad had me most of the time. 3. Related to #2, I’m looking for my money to go further and expand passive income and investments/ 401k while spending more time enjoying the company of family and friends. I work in big tech, own a home, investments/401k and have a large salary in Southern California, yet it still feels really stressful with the high cost of living, the amount needed for retirement, cost of upcoming college tuition, etc. I’ve considered leaving California for a cheaper state here, but there’s so much division and outrageous politics in those states that I don’t want to live there. What do you think of my prospects of finding any work for a US company getting paid in US dollars with a tech background? Ideally freelance work. I’m also considering what business opportunities or investments might be available. I see the Philippines as a growing and rapidly developing nation that really surprised me the more I looked. Salamat po kuya!

[@jdbee713]

Save on US taxes from pensions, 401K, and SS if possible during retirement Experience Asia Learn another culture.

[@lindadorman2869]

Really enjoy your channel! I just found out about BGC and am planning a visit in the next few months. I've traveled a lot and have been to 40 countries but am ready to leave the US after being here for the last 6 years. My goals/objectives are: 1. Reduce my cost of living so I can invest 30% of my income. 2. Continue to grow my online business but work remotely to explore new places. 3. Get out of land-locked Chicago and go to the beach more often!

[@seantwomey396]

In my judgment, Boracay has the most beautiful beach in the world. The sand is brilliant white with the consistency of flour. The Philippines has warm, friendly people and offers good value. There are issues including poverty, bureaucracy and corruption that hold the country back but I like the country as a whole.

[@benchoflemons398]

The Internet issue can be solved through WAN bonding. For example, you could have your residential ISP, a cell phone provider, and starlink. When the Internet goes down you will automatically be switched to star link and if star link doesn’t work, then you will automatically be switched to a cell phone plan. And so on When bonded your IP will not change in the event of a failover, so, for example, if you’re in a video call the person on the other side, will not know that your Internet went down and your not using cell data and there will be no interruption.

[@facedust07]

how can it be done in details?

[@arisejeff]

Thanks for this, sounds very technical beyond my understanding. If I knew at the time I’d do it. I’m good with Wi-Fi now. But maybe a YT link here to help others?

[@janew99]

Good honest discussion. I agree with the generous tipping of hardworking people who give great service.

[@John-vh3ig]

Your contents are improving a lot and makes sense! Keep up the smart conversations.

[@moneytreesph8198]

Very keen observations. I enjoyed this discussion.

[@HenryGala]

Spot on living in the philippines is cheap compared to the states but once move in there is this huge contrast of income minimum wage in the country is $10/ day

[@JimBarcelona]

Great video and lots of good info.

[@babooticable]

While I am watching it, I am reminding Chow Yun-fat from your guest. He looks alike Hong Kong movie star, Chow Yun-fat ()Or Zhou Runfa) !

[@manilamartin1001]

I'm a digital nomad as well as a fil/am who can't speak Tagalog. This interview was great,.

[@oscieestanislao5840]

I hope you learn alot with this interview. Be realistic of your expectations, respect the cultures, don't bring your American attitude as if you are better than everbody else and the best advice I could say is learn alitte tagalog even if it's just greetings. Always used "po" after a sentence even if your talking to a younger person. Goodluck and enjoy your stay.

[@sampinto3079]

The beaches got boring after a while here. Especially during the rainy season where trash accumulates on the shore. The good ones are remote, and Boracay's green algae is still a nuisance. I miss the cleanliness in the States and the urban vibes of Waikiki beach. It's like BGC next to a clean beach.

[@sichonesssichoness1212]

..uh?..Green ALGAE..were parts n parcel of Boracay Beach..its a Natural Occurences during Rainy Season..its the secret reason..Why Boracay Sand keep its powdery status....all year long..You cant altered Nature s Wonder..

[@gerarddelacruz2045]

To me what your guest is saying as far as not being accepted their is kind of shocking. I grew up in LA and every time I visit I get treated well there in PI . They don’t think I’m a snob cuz I have a friendly attitude . Perhaps you guys are getting things wrong or mis understanding them. There are mire unfriendly attitude and discrimination here in the State. On top of it being in major decline . You guys should see how it is here now , not safe anymore and becoming unaffordable . American Dream id dying in an alarming rate

[@soulmistress1980]

He just comes off as not very open and typical FilAm who is "mayabang". That isn't his fault 100% though but the fact he looks very Pinoy and acts as an American and cant speak the language can deter people from being open. But the openness can start with him...start by coming off as being less uptight, I guess. Level the expectation and interact with more openness.

[@melvinhernandez1051]

I still love the U.S. and the Philippines.

[@johnmiranda4587]

Why didn't he consider visiting and doing business in Vietnam, given his parents' heritage?

[@facedust07]

have u found a day trader in the stock market that is a US citzen living in Phil? can u pls do an interview?

[@danebrammage4330]

Blade Runner 2049, for anyone who was wondering

[@arisejeff]

Yes! that's the movie!!

[@sampinto3079]

Digital nomad or not, work is work and it takes up your free time. Retirement or having passive income is a whole different thing where you are free from "the grind."

[@Re3iRtH]

I am financially free, several million dollars in real estate equity, paying me $220K every year post tax. I early retired age 37. Traveled the world last 9 months. I love to travel and even then it got boring. I also was in better shape when I was working because I had a better diet and more consistent gym schedule. So I decided I will go back to work even though I don't need the money.

[@Re3iRtH]

My real estate takes up less than 12 hours per YEAR of my time. I ended up with too much free time. Health and fitness was actually better when I was working a job. Now I will work for myself and very part time but still.

[@arisejeff]

@@Re3iRtH Thanks for sharing that, would you want to share your story with more people? I'm the interviewee in the video and have about 70k IG followers in the business area. would love to inspire with your story

[@Re3iRtH]

@@arisejeff I responded to you but my comment was deleted. I can't find your user name on I G

[@Re3iRtH]

@@arisejeff I would love to share my story if it will help

[@griffin2765]

On the friendliness and connection comment. I don't want to sound harsh, but the dude doesn't give off a friendly vibe. Just listening and seeing his demeanor. It's not very inviting. Very serious and subdued. Maybe a few months of traveling in flip flops and being away from the US will loosen him up.

[@sfrealestatedealmaker6001]

Most of us Americans are that way due to the culture we grow up in unfortunately.

[@facedust07]

true, americans that are in the US itself are not really friendly and inviting, nowadays alot has changed, u can feel that they're constantly competing to one another. Americans that travel around the world has very very much different demeanor and vibes than the ones that stayed in the own country. When i watched vlogs like this and see friendly americans that approach the locals and actually diving in the different culture....i see different people.

[@facedust07]

if u are tactful like this guy being interviewed, people in Phil wont likely like u and see u as arrogant

[@blktauna]

@@facedust07 He's arrogant and obnoxious. I don't like him just from this small chat. He's really entitled.

[@arisejeff]

Valid points here gentlemen. A lot of work, not enough play

[@arniehere]

❤❤❤

[@johnramos3335]

If you plan to live in the PI learn the language

[@imveryhungry112]

First!!!

[@jeken291]

🥰🥰🥰

[@marianeil6630]

Do you use VPN and use google voice?? for calling in USA?? Thank you.

[@arisejeff]

yes, but tmobile wifi calling works just fine

[@marianeil6630]

@@arisejeff how about VPN??

[@arisejeff]

@@marianeil6630 yes, but not really needed if you set up your google voice in the USA first

[@kskhew3377]

He looks like a plump, younger version of Chow Yun Fatt! 😄

[@bornonjuly7052]

Americans mostly living in the mainland and has not live and travelled to other countries are mostly bullheaded and with harsh attitudes maybe because of the cultures and the present harsh environment like the individuality that you need to live alone without your family ,the hates, pride or still part of discriminations feeling as superior race with America being the most advance economy and military power.

[@facedust07]

i dont think america is advance, they just have money

[@mozillaproxima4941]

​@@facedust07which in-turn is just paper. New York is apparently the richest city in the world ( on paper at least ) but does not have much to show for it when compared to cities in Asia.

[@kayflip2233]

😂The walking guys probably only accept those jobs that are like 2 minutes away. It's not like they're walking 2 hours on the highway barefoot to deliver your shit.

[@jonathansumilang9220]

LMAO.. nah they walked barefoot and traveled through the mountains to get their food to them. Tip em!

[@arisejeff]

Nah man, it’s HOT here and they’re tracker show a 5-10min walk🥵

[@jonathansumilang9220]

@@arisejeff10 min walk. You could have saved money and picked it up yourself. Just saying 😅

[@densiety751]

@@jonathansumilang9220 lol it's "just" 10 minutes for some people but for others it might be a valuable time to spend on something more important. anyway, at least the guy who delivered via walking is grateful cause he has a job.

[@arisejeff]

⁠@@jonathansumilang9220like what densi says. It’s in a way my form of micro donation. 70 cents isn’t much to me but decent for them and save 20 mins walking there and back in the heatttt

[@elizabethanthony4847]

Filipinos live for the moment because they believe tomorrow might not come and yesterday was already over so when they’re young like your age they want to enjoy life, get a lot of friends as they can and socialize even twice a week is good for your well being. I think even you’re in the Philippines you’re still in the rat race mentality that you have to do this to gain more wealth but your forgetting to have some fun or try even to relax for a few days that’s why you still feel isolated or lonely. The key to happiness is trying to balance work and having fun at the same time.