"Living the Expat Life: My Unexpected Adventure in Iloilo City - Pt. 1"

In this video, we'll take a look at what life is like as an expat living in Iloilo City. We'll explore the neighborhoods on Mabini Street, walk through McDonald's Philippines, and enjoy some of the shops and street stalls in Iloilo City.
This is the first of a two-part series exploring what life is like as an expat in Iloilo City. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next installment!
This video describes my day out running errands and going get my bike fixed. Iloilo City is an exciting place to be.

[@Ladybug8899]

I love your walking tour videos. Thanks for taking us along😊

[@ThePhilippinesProject]

Thanks Ladybug! They are fun to make too. I get a little hot and wore out but the experience is worth it.

[@robotech]

I live in Las Vegas now, but I was born and raised in Iloilo city. At 42 years old, I'm still debating on whether I should retire over there or just stay over here. I'm glad Iloilo has been getting some recognition lately. A lot of expats seem to like it over there. I hope the city keeps growing so the people over there can reap the benefits.

[@ThePhilippinesProject]

Have you been back to Iloilo recently? Sometimes to make up your mind it helps to try the city on for size. I know you grew up here but if it's been a long time you might have lost the feeling of what its like to be here. The United States has a lot of advantages and Vegas can be a beautiful place to be. I find more of a sense of family and relationships here that I don't find in the U.S. That's one thing to consider. Everyone has to make up their own mind. A visit might help in your search. Thanks for the comment!

[@robotech]

@@ThePhilippinesProject I left in 1996 when I was about 15 years old. I didn't come back until 2018. I hardly recognized the city at all. But I did feel safer and more "at home" there than over here. I visited a dermatologist over there and paid $7 for both the consultation and the prescription. I can't even buy a sandwhich over here for that much money.

[@ThePhilippinesProject]

@@robotech at McDonalds!

[@mommyrose9074]

Love watching your videos. I felt like home. I've been watching videos of my city recently, and I can't believe that after 15 years since I left, Iloilo looks very different as far as I can remember. I can't wait to see it in my own eyes. I'm very excited 🇵🇭🇺🇸 about our visit this coming December.

[@ThePhilippinesProject]

That’s exciting! Thanks for watching!

[@robertnunn3015]

Great Video..I am currently living in Dumaguete but will visit your beautiful soon with the possibility of moving there soon.

[@ThePhilippinesProject]

I like the City. Iloilo City has a lot to offer. I’m a small town guy. Living outside the city gives me access to the life I like and the convenience of being close to a bigger city. Iloilo is close to 450,000.

[@robertnunn3015]

@@ThePhilippinesProject I have been researching this area and we will visit in a couple months ! Do you mind me asking what area of US did you live ? You sound like a southerner like myself .

[@ThePhilippinesProject]

@robertnunn3015 I’m from Southeast Missouri.

[@robertnunn3015]

@@ThePhilippinesProject. I grew up in Birmingham but spent the last 15 years in Florida .

[@zeichen95]

Nice strolling around and exploring the Iloilo downtown district.

[@ThePhilippinesProject]

Thanks! I appreciate that you commented!😀

[@ThePhilippinesProject]

Thanks. It was a fun day!

[@garthoberg8853]

The cafe beside the go hotel do good breakfast and open before the mall I stay at the go hotel some times cheers

[@ThePhilippinesProject]

Thanks! I will go there instead of McDonalds next time. That’s great info Garth!

[@soksi1776]

Iloilo city has no much beggars and homeless unlike cebu you can see everywhere iloilo is the best compare to cebu.

[@Ace-zw1db]

This is what I like in our city. Very few beggars and street children. Most of the time, they are non-existent.

[@ThePhilippinesProject]

You are right about that! I can’t really remember seeing too many at all. Thanks for commenting!

[@LiLchoi]

👍

[@ThePhilippinesProject]

I've tried a lot of diffeent Batchoy versions here. My favorite so far is "Inggo's" in Megaworld. It was fantastic.

[@fruitcake5five278]

👍🔔

[@rickshawphilippines]

Live n learn

[@ThePhilippinesProject]

Everyday.

[@ThePhilippinesProject]

Hey! Are you uploading videos? It shows your latest was two weeks ago?

[@rickshawphilippines]

@@ThePhilippinesProject I'm on backup channel algor beeks on yt

[@ThePhilippinesProject]

@@rickshawphilippines looking forward to you getting back. 😀

[@ronphilpott9199]

Enjoyed the story of you thinking your smarter…..good laugh. I guess the longer you’re in the Philippines the more you absorb. Each time I visited the Philippines I always wore cargo shorts…….needed storage for toilet paper..cause ya never know! 😮

[@ThePhilippinesProject]

You always have to be thinking in the Philippines 🇵🇭. Never a dull moment. 🤣🤣🤣

[@ThePhilippinesProject]

Ron? Are you still out there? I think about you often. You really have been a great encouragement to me. Hope all is well.

[@ronphilpott9199]

@@ThePhilippinesProject I’m still here ! Thanks for the kind words. I knew from the beginning that you would be successful. A big congratulations to you. All you needed was some time and positive criticism. I still watch your KZbin videos, but from a distance. I’m glad you found the property in Guimares , it keeps you busy and great video content. Life has thrown me some curve balls, I’ve unsubscribed from all whom I watched over the years. And there’s been a lot, every thing I’ve wanted to know about the Philippines has come from KZbin, you included. I’m glad to have been apart of your growth in your channel. I’m sure you’ll continue to educate anyone who stops by to watch your content.

[@ThePhilippinesProject]

@@ronphilpott9199 I just wanted to be sure that you are well. I’m glad you responded. Whether you comment or not just know you’ll be in my prayers.

[@ronphilpott9199]

@@ThePhilippinesProject Thank you,much appreciated. Take care, I’ll be here in the background watching you!!