Interview: Why I'm NEVER going back to USA

[@calroach1]

Thanks for having me Alex!

[@Livingabroadalex]

It was my pleasure. Thanks for sharing your story!

[@johnfranks9817]

What's up Calvin? Can't wait to meet you both.

[@calroach1]

@@johnfranks9817 it will be my pleasure brother

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thanks John! Look forward to it

[@JOESUBA122]

💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@jennybasa5817]

The thing with Filipinos in general, when you show us respect and love, we give it back. We do not discriminate a whole race based on mere stereotypes. You show us respect, we give it back to you. As simple as that. We definitely respect our elders and the elderly and women are old fashioned to some respect. I myself believe in a patriarchal society but that doesn't make us weak because of that mentality. Men to me, are supposed to make a living, while women should help raise the children and the household but it doesn't mean we have to quit our jobs to serve our husband hand and foot. We value our independence also. So balance is key... . This has been a very interesting interview. I enjoyed watching it..

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you souch for sharing your thoughts Jenny!

[@federiconalos8202]

Jenny, your perspective is right on! Quite honest and intelligent. "Balance" is the key.

[@chaz3257]

@Jenny - That's Not 🚫 totally True! Respect!🙄 It has nothing to do with that because many that are respectful to Filipino are treated poorly just like many Filipino abroad in the middle east or other countries may be being treated poorly by the locals there despite their respecting them to the highest degree. Everyone on these vlogs wants to make Filipino As a Whole seem flawless and words like "Honest" and "Hardworking" are used, what a JoKe 🤣🤣🤣 are most Taxi driver's in Manila not Filipino? Are Carpenters not Filipino? There are people that do wrong everywhere including the Philippines. All one must do is really be Truthful about the injustice discrimination and hatred that goes on in many places in the world and especially as well in the Philippines. Respect is always a word used that even many racist have used currently and in years past. Say that you personally haven't experienced it doesn't mean it's not happening! And yes i know of experiences of what some might call less fortunate Filipino that have been discriminated against by other Filipino! Two many examples to list here, many that are personal!

[@chaz3257]

@Jenny - Generally speaking I agree with your statement about your respecting your Filipino elders! But Not 🚫 all elders especially those that are Foreigners and definitely not those of a darker complexion especially Africans and maybe Indians as well.

[@GaryUy-bt1wx]

@@chaz3257 no perfect place!!! Anywhere you go there is good ang bad!!!! But in the phil people are generally good!!!!

[@JOESUBA122]

Man! He is telling the truth! When I was there you would not feel the racism you feel here in the states! I felt so safe and free and they loved me

[@chaz3257]

Wrong!

[@prophetgoogle7071]

@@chaz3257 lol

[@zzzzxxxx341]

@@chaz3257 What happen, who discriminated you? Hindi po kami nagtatangi ng sinuman, ang lahat ay bukas loob naming tinatanggap. Let’s go!

[@simpfor_yeon]

@@chaz3257 Are you okay 💀

[@rgm6595]

@@zzzzxxxx341 Si Chaz, if nag tourist siya dito, baka nabugbog dito because of his rudeness sa mga pinoy.

[@user-mf2gi8mm9y]

It's true they respect the foreigners and tourists in the Philippines. That's one good thing about the Philippines. And it's easy to communicate with them because almost everyone can speak English 🤗👍

[@Livingabroadalex]

That's why so many foreigners come here! Who doesn't want to feel valued, respected, and have aase of communication 😊

[@dnarrowgate]

The questions you asked Calvin were actually good as they were helpful for foreigners considering to move to the Philippines. Calvin's perspectives and perception of life and living life in the Philippines are really praiseworthy. I can tell that he is a wise man. One of the wisest man I heard from KZbin. Thank you Alex.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you soo much. I'm supposed to meet hi. This week. Let's see.

[@Bobc308]

When I was living in Turkey while in the military, I said the same thing that you go back in time and things slow down. I look at my future retirement in Phillipines as a combination of some new technology and some old technology. Having today's retirement from the west and going back in time approximately 80 yrs.

[@daviddarden1915]

Living Abroad. So glad that you being our Canadian brother you are able to tell the story too. I give Canada much respect and honor. I lived before in my life station at Grand Fork Air Force Base, North Dakota. I regret not going to Winnipeg. I just subscribed to your channel. Excellent interview with Calvin. My age is 59 now, looking forward to retiring in the Philippines one day soon in a couple of years. I was stationed at Clark Air Base, Philippines back in the day in 1991. Once again continued blessings on your channel From US American Air Force Security Police Military veteran and past resident of Philippines.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Wow! Thank you sooo much David. Hope you come to the Philippines safe and sound. I appreciate the support 🤝

[@carlosa7598]

I salute you sir, former US Navy Specialist here in Japan. Same as me, cant wait to go vacation overseas again since COVID hit. Hello from Saga, Japan. Originally from San Antonio, Texas.😄🗾✌️

[@YooooAdrian553]

For someone who's lived in both countries, in my opinion the difference between two country could be easily summed up by collectivism vs. individualism. These two practices is what shaped the attitudes of each countries citizens, and it's easily recognizable the second you step foot in both countries.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Very well said Adrian 👏

[@Scy416]

This man woke up 2weeks ago and chose to speak "well said well done"... Dang love this comment

[@peteh6063]

🎯

[@YooooAdrian553]

@@fastasashark6988 Spot on.

[@chaz3257]

Human beings whether Filipino or others discriminate as groups as well as individuals so that's only applicable in certain instances. It's party why you don't see certain people's openly accepted in many places in the Philippines.

[@kittyschnauzer7304]

Yeah. that's why live your life to the fullest...when you're in the Philippines 🇵🇭... enjoy every moment..👍

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you!! I definitely will 😁

[@ButchiRC]

As far as I can remember, when there is a visitor in our house, my late grandma always tells me to buy a soft drink and some bread to offer to the visitor. When we are broke, we just buy some bread and mix some orange juice powder on cold water then serve it to the visitor. When some stranger who comes from manila or somewhere wants to use our toilet, we always let them use it. I live now in the middle east with my family and I feel nostalgic

[@TheMikeyStory]

Calvin is living the life most people would love to live .

[@stevenhull5025]

Calvin took action to change his personal circumstances. Many want to but lack the courage to leave their comfort zone.

[@mrdacusthenavigator4989]

He's a good, laid back guy. I'll probably never get to the Philippines but I enjoy his content because you can learn a lot.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Very true 😊

[@Conspiracy1977]

I have been listening to Calvin for over a year know and he is the best KZbinr in the Philippines. I listen to Calvin as he is brutally honest. Just subscribed to your channel Alex. Greetings from Toronto.

[@Livingabroadalex]

He does say it how it is. Thabk you so much for the support. Feels especially nice to see and hear love from the 416 🥳

[@ernestmalonkane8668]

I am a follower of Sunshine Shoulders for almost two years now. Brother Calvin inspires me in so many ways. I am from South Africa 🇿🇦 and that day I bumped into Sunshine Shoulders on KZbin, I never left, that's the day I was touched by the channel and eversince, I have been flowing with the streams of Sunshine Shoulders throughout the times. It's good to see you interviewing him here in your channel, that has now made me your subscriber. Keep well

[@Livingabroadalex]

Wow Ernest! You're so kind. I wish you happiness and success in life and look forward to your future comments 😊

[@ernestmalonkane8668]

@@Livingabroadalex Thank you so much Alex. I look forward to seeing more of your vlogs and your viewer subscription growing into millions. Stay blessed brother 🙌🙏

[@Livingabroadalex]

🤞🍻

[@ernestmalonkane8668]

@Celtic Viking Thanks 😊 appreciated, I'll do so👍

[@Partyof1]

I can’t believe you got sunshine shoulder on your channel. Calvin is my favourite KZbinr. Boots on the ground

[@Livingabroadalex]

I'm out here doing big tings! Glad you liked it. He's an amazing guy

[@josh2angels]

I used to watch him as well but he treats filipinas aa second rate women and see them as someone he can manipulate that would always lay down for him. He encourage other expats to come to the philippines to grab as many women as they can. Borderlime predator, bragging how many filipina he slept with or dated. He cant do that in the US so he goes to the philippines preying on poor gullible women.

[@briannaamolarveloria170]

Hi, Sir Alex new subscriber here. Sir Calvin is telling the truth. Proven that his been living here for many years . Good job for this vlog, keep it up! God bless❤️🇵🇭

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you soo much Briana! I appreciate the comment and support 🙏

[@merbenudal3095]

Pls Visit City Of Good Life Oroquieta,Province of Misamis Occidental Its More Fun in Philippines.

[@A-do-bo]

I'm looking for tips. My family of 4 is looking into moving in the Philippines. We're tired of the living here in the US. Cost of living, violence, dry condition, and people that don't give a F! Mind you that I actually live in a nice city and yet still feel this way. We want something new.

[@jetd9716]

Have you been here or know anything about our country. I would start with that first, you might not like it, to each is own. I'm leaving too next month, just sold my house and finally retiring early. If your young still in the 40s or below, I suggest get your finances in order and have some side hustle income in the states.

[@A-do-bo]

@@jetd9716 which country you talking about, Philippines or US? I was born and raised in the Philippines, didn't move to the US till I was 11yrs old. I'm 35 now and I was just back home month ago. Im Thinking of opening a business and I'm somewhat financially stable with just student loan in my way. Soo yeah...

[@jetd9716]

@@A-do-bo Oh ok John I know how you feel, I am in the same boat I currently live in Phoenix but born in P.i and just sold my house to retire there next month. Not sure what tip your looking for, I am not an expert (lol) in the P.I living as I've not live there for the last 30 years but in terms of business there, I know people close to me who have done well operating a mobile BBQ manok or Baboy francise or a washing machine biz taking in 15-30K pesos a mo. and initial investment is not much @ $10K US. Also, once you get to P.I network with like minded business people as they have tons of ideas to share, P.I is active and has great support for small biz operators, the gov't runs a qtr biz faire in and around the islands called "NEGOSIO" the helps new biz enterpreuners hit the ground running. For you look like you are still along ways from collecting SS so you definitely need to get a biz going in order to survive there unless you have $$$ reserved to last till you get to 62 yrs old. I kinda went around from running a biz there and instead established a biz here that will support me while I live there in P.I. GL!

[@A-do-bo]

@@jetd9716 lol. Yeah I'm in Cali and still have long ways till retirement unfortunately. But I figure I need some sort of income even tho it's not much. My wife on the other hand is very successful with her career and I hope she finds something that'll allow her to work overseas (p.i). Thanks and happy retirement!

[@glennscottcemini630]

Try davao. Safest city in the philippines

[@johnnier.o.d4746]

with that positive attitude this guy can live anywhere in the world ...... but I'm glad he found peace, love & happiness in my country ....... good luck to you channel man ...... mabuhay !!!!!!!!

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you soo much!!

[@johnnier.o.d4746]

@@Livingabroadalex ..... hey man,since you're a canadian ...... you should meet up kulas & interview him ...... he's the most famous canadian vlogger in the philippines ..... he's just built a beach house in davao area ...... he has channel called "becoming filipino" .....

[@Livingabroadalex]

@@johnnier.o.d4746 I'll email him now 😊

[@zzzzxxxx341]

Wow sir, you are a good man. I'm a Filipino and I would like to thank you in behalf of my kababayan, maraming salamat po. Let's go!

[@JQ24]

Great content! Calvin's points are spot on. I moved to the Philippines from the US in 2018 and have never looked back.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you! And I agree 😊

[@junrepato2292]

Thank you Calvin for your insight about living in the Philippines and thank you for your help to some Filipinos.

[@zyannpineda4149]

I love the way you ask the openion of other foreign why they choose to expat or visit the Philipines cuz I can relate basenon their experience and adjustments being here in the philippines

[@Livingabroadalex]

I'll definitely ask that next time 😊

[@nerissafrejoles4471]

Thank you guys for choosing the Philippines for retiring. We really appreciate it.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you all for being so welcoming 🙏

[@muchit3629]

Just subscribed. Calvin is a great guy with a great channel with folks from all around the world. Good job with the interview.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Wow thank you sooo much! He sure is 😃

[@stevenundzid4765]

Hi Calvin, Just by watching a few of your videos you seem to be genuine. I wish you the best in your new life many blessings fall on you. Being a good role model, and loving those beautiful people right back. God bless

[@chabee4512]

Not just the best place for retiring, probably move while ur still able and still active, foreigners should invest in the business industry to produce more jobs for the locals as well as some foreigners who chooses to live and stay....not exploiting our youth, abuse them just because they lack education and the extreme poverty, dont take advantage of them just because they are too respectful and too shy, i think u yourself experienced how we treat foreigners and fellow filipino's, we are very loving, friendly and caring people

[@Livingabroadalex]

I absolutely agree I ha nothing but love and respect for Filipinos. I wish this country great prosperity and success.

[@chabee4512]

@@Livingabroadalex thank u, like any other country there's some positive and negative side of each...as long as people respect the culture of each country they go to...speaking for my fellow countrymen, we always welcome each and everyone here with open arms..so nice of u to interview fellow foreigners who visit here and some are already living here for good, different but good content, keep it up... God bless u and ur family 🙏❤😊

[@madizonnozidam1899]

So every foreigners here in the Philippines is exploiting our youth? That's what you think? Are you a racist?

[@dennismartinez9671]

When he said "shut the f@#* up & mind your own business"hahaha 😂😁😝,that goes through the core man.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Hahaah wise words

[@mayg.931]

Everything the black Man said is so true 👍👍 God bless the black and more blessings to him 🙏and you too you blogger Man thank you 👍👍

[@irvingbarlaw4482]

Yes he is telling the truth.as long as you show you are friendly to the filipino you will see to yourself how filipino will interact.We are hospitable and and easy to approach.

[@njalirajan1602]

I hear a lot of people here talking about racism in the country where they're from and why they would like to move to the Philippines. I get that. I'm Filipino American living in San Diego California. have i experienced racism here in the US? Yes i have. Did it stop me from living my life? Hell no. Fight back. Don't let anyone step on you. You see the problem nowadays is people all over the world especially in highly industrialized countries like the West( US, Canada, Australia, UK, Europe, etc) is that everyone is so highly sensitive, underinformed and is full of hatred. Both sides of the political spectrum are no longer listening to each other and both are so manipulative. I blame the media and the governments for this.

[@andrewstein2973]

This guy honest and mature words make me decide to move to there. I was thinking if should go or not

[@herroldvervloet]

Alex, the content of your video is good. Good advice: Pay more attention to the location where you are recording an interview video and never film yourself against the sunlight. I will follow your channel from now. Good luck with the next recordings.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you. I'll definitely keep that in mind 🤝

[@Rene_vlog]

I love this interview I love how Calvin’s talked about his exp here in the Philippines. More power to ur channel and enjoy ur stay here in the Philippines 🫰🏻

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you soo much!

[@lydial6012]

Yes I agree his telling the truth I when I'm going to retire I wanna apply dual citizenship I missed my country the last time that I went home year 2004 when I sent my mom home I do I missed Philippines 🇵🇭

[@Livingabroadalex]

Hope you cab visit soon 😊

[@flimosnl7817]

this brother is speaking the truth.. he verbalized everything so well

[@Livingabroadalex]

Agreed

[@atarifun2007]

I am a long follower of Calvin from Sunshine Shoulders. Great interview. Great content. Fresh content, keep up the quick work.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you so much 😊

[@nighthawk8236]

Wow I didn't know Calvin have been separated for 2 years. I thought he had the perfect life with his family 👪 😔. I guess what glitters doesn't mean it's Gold

[@Sally-qp4hc]

I can relate to slow service. Hahaha 🤣 that’s probably why Pilipinos smiles a lot…stress ain’t part of existence. No one is in a hurry.

[@teregabane4176]

Sir calvin i humbly and so proud of you i hope you and your family stay as strong with love and respect filipinos are so caring it does'nt matter you are black or white we respect you as long you return that respect to us thanks so much

[@User5260jo]

So many Americans cannot live with their Social Security income in the U.S. when they retire. A very sad truth. Filipinos whose income come from SS usually go back to the Philippines when they retire.

[@geoffreyholliday1971]

I couldn't agree more with that. When the gentleman said here in the phils you are judged on your character and not your looks. Here in the states you are judged on your looks

[@elmer9787]

Wow, I loved & enjoyed your interview with Calvin fr. Sunshine Shoulders. It's full of insights & wisdom. He is very articulate. Brilliant. Thanks fr. Manila a new subscriber. Be safe.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you so much!! Welcome to the channel 😀

[@asianlilpea]

For all the foreigners that ate living in our country I'm glad you find the beauty and appreciate our culture and the country itself,and for all the foreigners that are planning to retire in the Philippines goodluck.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you ☺

[@Manila-sb3sn]

Thank you Alex for this video.

[@elizerlee7343]

Here in the Philippines there is no discrimination whoever you are what color of your skin that you have as long that you gives us your respect we love you..Filipinos are the most friendly people in the world...our care and hospitality to the foreign people still exist until today as long as you respect our culture and tradition.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Yes Filipinos are absolutely amazing 🥳

[@lydial6012]

Thank you for coming to the Philippines 🇵🇭 watching from OKLAHOMA USA

[@Livingabroadalex]

OKC! N thank you for watching and welcoming me 😊

[@raneilalonzo]

Great interview! Calvin is such a good student of the school of life.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you!

[@biglance]

subbed! Calvin is a good man, peace.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you!! He sure is 😊

[@ernieagustinbakerjetandfri7682]

I did subscribe to you and to him.Thank you for loving my Country.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Awesome!! And thank you for being kind and friendly!

[@BV9429]

I have the rest of my life to choose whether I want to live in America or the Philippines I'm only 27 but so far I love it here in the United States of America and good old Sweet Home Alabama...... It takes a lot to move to a whole another country that you can't protect yourself in but I don't discourage anybody else that decides to do that I just don't know if I'm ready for that yet... But I'll be there to visit in July to see my girl friend

[@Livingabroadalex]

I hear ya, but you might recognize the potential after visiting here. I think you'll have a blast regardless 😁

[@semi5alpha]

You're 27?? Bro.. You'll get lost here .. Am telling ya.. But maybe you're a saint..

[@ctsnctechnologychannel6342]

Great Channel and loved the interview. This has been the most informative channel I have seen on moving to the Phillippines and what I can reeally expect once there. Thanx for the great information !!!

[@Livingabroadalex]

Awesome!! So glad to help.👍

[@dancefit9896]

Foreigners always welcome in the Philippines. ❤️

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you soooo much!!

[@pechaybaguio]

Most Filipinos go to other country to look for a job. But at the end of their career or retirement, most Filipinos do come back home for good, with all the money saved for retirement.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Sounds like a good plan!

[@lacikote6896]

one day this is what I'm gonna do it move to Philippines 🇵🇭 with my Filipina wife from UK 🇬🇧 I loved and I enjoyed in Philippines ❤

[@Livingabroadalex]

I hope that day is sooner than later!!

[@marychristine]

Awesome Sir Calvin Such a great information and positive attitude in life.

[@kuyaj6162]

Yeah, true.. In the u.s. you have to grind in work so much just to live decent life just be able to pay rent, car, bills and food if ur low to mid income. And have little to none savings gudluck. Theres no more american dream if ur not specialist on the field and they are not willing to pay for ur expertise.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Very true

[@djc6436-e4h]

Great job! Love listening to both your thoughts.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you so much!

[@apolloxbacalaycapili2516]

Good interview 👍 shoutout Calvin from Da Ville, wishing you well ! Viva mabuhay!

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you!

[@501man9]

I didn't bother to listen to Calvin. I've heard reasons before when I have coffee with some expats here. We are a fairly large family and we grew up in mixed neighborhoods. Yeah, even the government housing projects. I have fond memories of that period.

[@joenbikey143]

am with you, me i dont wamt also to live in america for me its better to lived here in the philippines coz more freedom and simple life specially if you live in the province

[@tristantupaz]

Awesome interview brotha. You might find my story. Different but interesting. I grew up in Sacramento, California. Though I was born here. PM my friend.

[@rachelmahatha3469]

Wow I love your content, great videos. Nice to hear how you guys love my home country. New subscriber here from Virginia, USA 🇺🇸.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you 😊!! It's an amazing place

[@rueldelacruz1904]

Yeah that's true we're old fashioned people...if we have new friend we serve them and treat them like our own family member

[@Livingabroadalex]

🤗

[@ArielEnriquez-u3m]

Very intetesting' Q and A" in the street of the Philippines!"... Very informative to me' Alex!".. more video's and more power!"..

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you!! I'm glad you find them informative 😁

[@jamesdawn7889]

Hi Alex I love your content and I was in the PHILIPPINES in 2014 but planning a trip back to Cebu. I hope you all the best with your channel ALOHA

[@Livingabroadalex]

Hello James!! Thank you so much an happy to hear you enjoy it 😊

[@jbgem1369]

If you have money to retire in the Philippines, the place is better than the US, Filipinos come to the US to earn a living, save and once ready to retire then we move back home and live a comfortable life.

[@Doug-zl8nb]

Great video you get the best guy in the Philippines Calvin is the best.... class act...very smart to get out of north America

[@Livingabroadalex]

I agree. Thanks Doug!

[@jon6309]

Wow I kind of understand how your guest Sunshine Shoulders feel. I work in the financial services too. Not exactly in sales like an insurance agent or financial advisor but still it can be a very grinding type of work. I guess it really depends what state you live in because I honestly would have a hard time leaving Hawaii even for another State so I was surprised but at the same time I have never been or live in his state of Kentucky to compare it to the Philippines. I think one thing that entices me to try other countries is the cost of living and having my $$ stretch while having the opportunity to experience something completely different in the process. I’m sure if I were to become a digital nomad I would like to come back home to Hawaii as there would be too many things I would miss especially the food. I was reading your older replies on the comment section that you would like to try Norway one day but the budget is not there yet but would you consider Eastern Europe once the war in Ukraine kind of ends? I watched videos that countries like Poland and Lithuania can be very affordable at value too.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Totally agree and yes I would definitely consider Eastern Europe. I will visit there eventually ☺️ Thanks for your thoughts Jon

[@michaelmitchell6629]

I would retire in either Mexico or Thailand. Mexico more dangerous but local people been very good to me .

[@michaelmitchell6629]

Mexico is next door to USA too. I will find out when I go to Phuket and Pattaya beach how people treat me. Good or bad when I go to there in July .

[@michaelmitchell6629]

Very very good info.

[@Livingabroadalex]

I'm sure you'll have a great time

[@Hicks-g1m]

I agree with Calvin on everything he said get out of the rat race in the west

[@Livingabroadalex]

Me too!

[@thessdalangin438]

Thank you for the good impression in the Philippines.

[@retiredg2572]

Alex great interview. Plan on visiting the Philippines in July. Can you recommend any good thing to do in Cebu?

[@Livingabroadalex]

Yes check out Oslob, Bohol, and Kawasan Falls

[@retiredg2572]

@@Livingabroadalex sounds good. Are you headed back to Thailand anytime soon? I plan to do week in the Philippines and then do a week in Thailand. Saw your videos, any suggestions for a single man vacation?

[@Livingabroadalex]

Nothing specific. There are countless vloggers that would be much better suited to guide you. For me I'm very boring so might not be helpful. I'm not sure when I'll go back to Thailand

[@retiredg2572]

@@Livingabroadalex will do. Thanks

[@jeanettthomas735]

Calvin what is your Last name the Black Guy? And i just wondering Where u from united states.. I personal thanking to you for Good words in my country .. God Bless u and your Family !

[@saranghamnida8170]

Foreigners are welcome in the philippnes any time you want to visit or live cuz the living expenses is not that higher as foreign countries...and you can afford to buy house and lot, you can run your own business if u want to...but remember you should follow our cultures, rules and regulations and the most important is respect to all filipinos whether they are high class or low class. Don't worry guys most filipinos are kind, considerate, generous and respectful.

[@Livingabroadalex]

I have to agree from my experience so far 😊

[@saranghamnida8170]

New subscriber here...❤

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you! Welcome to the channel 🥳

[@chaz3257]

@@Livingabroadalex you're a foreigner with a particular skin complexion. That is always a factor here in the Philippines in how one may be treated by different person's of the country. The word Respect is constantly thrown out when in reality discrimination and hatred or treatment of a person is Never just relative to just that no where in this world!

[@cristinasumadchat605]

First time to watch your video. I will subscribe to Sunshine Shoulders and to your channel.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thabk you sooooo much!! Tell Calvin at Sunshine Shoulders Alex sent you 😁

[@cristinasumadchat605]

@@Livingabroadalex yup, I told him I watched your video on him. You have nice content and very entertaining.

[@theasianjaywalker4455]

Thanks guys and subscribed to both!

[@Livingabroadalex]

You're awesome! Thanks 🙏

[@itorapadas]

Hope you don't mind, maybe another dedicated microphone for you as the interviewer can greatly improve your videos. More power to your vlog!

[@Livingabroadalex]

I don't mind at all. Once I can afford it 😅

[@jetd9716]

Also avoid having a camera directed at you without light, can hardly see your face. Overall you da man!!

[@Livingabroadalex]

@@jetd9716 Thanks for the tip!!!!! I'm learning 😊

[@guyhabone]

Calvin is just awesome ☺️😎 love his channel

[@pearlcoviello5471]

Thanks, you like our country

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you for being so inviting

[@mrbHanoi]

Hope Calvin can live happily ever after in Paradise

[@rueldelacruz1904]

Hello bruhh your new subscriber and i like and love your content and if they think pinoy bate no its not you just promote to the whole world how beautiful the Philippines and the people...thanks for doing this and hope your channel will grow and bigger...God Bless You Bruhhh🥰🥰🥰we love you!

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thanks bro! Love positive energy and support. Welcome to the channel 🥳

[@jasminesuhar473]

Show us more interviews of Americans living in Philippines from different places. Your interview with the black guy was good and very informative. What city he's staying?

[@Livingabroadalex]

I'll try l. Americans aren't as approachable as the rest. A few old mercans denied the interview.n yes I could tell who's American.

[@geraldineheimy7748]

@@Livingabroadalex maybe Americans are just shy, I married one and he hates camera but he has a good heart and you can approach him anytime if you needed help.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Ya maybe 😊

[@sinergyflux8639]

You guys are in Ayala Mall Cebu; my favorite place to go when I'm in Cebu.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Yes we are!!! Great place 🥳

[@Speedi-tm5dm]

Hey Mate Was good you having Calvin on your channel..

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you! Yes, he's a rockstar

[@TheJhn924]

Calvin is a class act...

[@Livingabroadalex]

He sure is. He's the man

[@jkbc]

a monthly cost of living will be different from one person to another, some will survive by $500 some may need $10,000 or more.

[@petermuller5088]

Great series interviewing expats, keep em coming!

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it🥳

[@drooplepup]

Our monthly expenses is only around 400 dollars. That's included rent, water bill, electricity bill, and food.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Wow. I need to live with you 😁

[@paulinesoares3594]

Wow. What city are you in? I need under $1000 a month.

[@arseniopaglingayen8812]

Build a small house 🏡 w back yard to plant vegetables as your daily consumption.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Sounds like a simple, but orobably a happy life.

[@drooplepup]

@@paulinesoares3594 Bulacan. The one in Malolos (which is a city now) you can rent a townhouse (furnished) for under 300 dollars and it's an hour or less drive away from Manila too. hehe

[@reggietheroman]

Love this interview, but man I really wish you had a mic too!

[@Livingabroadalex]

I'll get one when I save enough for one 😅

[@reggietheroman]

@@Livingabroadalex cant wait!

[@jayneh2006]

I agree with you sir!! I just save bit of money from here thermi will decide to buy a small land there to rest. Here its nonstop working just for bills!!!🤦🏻‍♀️

[@normanoman7098]

ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO PARE! 1ST

[@hcir5341]

Gullible

[@Livingabroadalex]

Yay! Glad you think so!

[@pinayofwsingapore3918]

Nice story but the background very noisy, thank you for positive mind for the people of the The Philippines.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you ! Yes I agree. I didn't realize till after

[@stevensilver3340]

Hi Alex Your videos are very helpful thanks you for making them I al coming to Thailand in the 19 th of June I know on the 1 st of may there is going to be changes to the Thai pass so when do you think I should apply for the Thai pass Steve from the uk

[@Livingabroadalex]

Glad to help. After June 1st

[@abeck0856]

Great interview..... already know about SS channel. Will start following you.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Glad to hear that Avery!! Thanks for the support 🥳🙏🏻

[@qwintisntial1792]

GREAT VIDEO BROTHER I'M SUNSHINE SHOULDERS !!!PEACE AND PROSPERITY

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@douglaslogwood8838]

Wonderful video Alex Calvin is an excellent person and so are you God bless you and him together in the Philippines and so I'll see you lady friends for me Calvin and you too Alex have a nice day

[@Livingabroadalex]

That's very kind of you Douglas. Enjoy your day 🥳

[@michaelmitchell6629]

I am never moving away from good old usa. City of champions Massillon Ohio Great hometown great place to live not much crime in my town . If emergency comes I want to be in USA I love it here Northeast Ohio great place to live. Very cheap living. Here Good paying jobs in my home county Stark county.ohio.

[@michaelmitchell6629]

I can travel any place on short term visits as long as I do not get in police trouble. .and people trouble. Some nations let you stay 3 months any how

[@Livingabroadalex]

That's awesome 😎

[@HuangHwei]

See that hand gestures?This man is an interesting speaker. And of course you are a good interviewer.

[@Livingabroadalex]

And you're an amazing viewer!!

[@mochapoundcake]

Make no mistake, there is criminality over there. To avoid pickpockets, keep your wallet in your front pocket. Every city has their shady areas. Know where those are and avoid those.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thabk you

[@neliacollins155]

Pick pockets? Yes. But they are all over the world. I have my ruksack infront of me, still my purse was taken while in Pisa, Italy. In Rome too

[@esterdeguzman584]

@@neliacollins155 my son backpack was stolen in bus conveyor in Belgium . Clothes, computer and his IPad .

[@masipag_canadian_adventure642]

Man I always get told about the shady areas…. Then I find myself taking the jeepney there just to see how shady the area is…..mnnn nope those shady areas seem to be full of amazing people…. Like carbon market for instance… or Pasil and duljma…. But hey…. To each there own….

[@fire8storm]

Wow!! You got an interview with Calvin! Good luck to you.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thanks bro!

[@vergellagrimasdulay4971]

hi! new subscriber here in Valenzuela city of course Philippines!!

[@Livingabroadalex]

Hi Vergel! Welcome to the channel 🥳

[@edbostcasim7068]

Thanks for liking our country

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank ypu for being a kind host

[@501man9]

Everyone has their reasons for leaving the states. Speaking for myself and only for me, I would not trade my home in California for the Philippines. I am here off and on but not permanently. I have my lifelong friends back home in Cal. I have all of my relatives there. That is just the beginning. I can go see the LA Dodgers play at Dodger Stadium. I could see the Oakland Raiders play now in Las Vegas. I could go to any of the nice beaches without having to get on a plane. I could go to Mexico or Canada anytime. There is just so much more to see and do n the states than here. My Filipina wife will move to California with me once her parents pass away. They are nice and speak English . I wish I could take them with me to California but theywould never leave the Philippines. They love to fly in airlines like Cebu Pacific. I have taken them to Manila and Cebu and they enjoy the plane ride more than the cities. For those foreigners who have found a new home in the Philippines, I say, "fine, I'm glad you're happy". I want to eat authentic Italian cuisine. I want to eat authentice Mexican food. I want to go to the big music concerts in the states. I can't if I'm hre. No, there is no comparison. Sorry. Oh, and by the way, my wife wants to play in the snow once she gets to the states. We get snow in the local ountains every winter. Just a little over an hours drive. Then back down to sunny California.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Yah Philippines is not for everyone . You sound content with a great life and loved ones.🥳