Yes ! I watched the whole thing. It was good , thanks
@Nole558 Жыл бұрын
How do I get a hold of you I’m coming there in about 4 to 5 weeks maybe sooner
@colingilliland95679 ай бұрын
Thanks Guys very informative coming to Cebu Nov 23
@noahcount7132 Жыл бұрын
From my perspective, Paul, this sort of forum, is appealing. You can't beat first-person information that's derived from the actual experiences of expats living in the Philippines. 👍
@RetireandGo Жыл бұрын
I agree This is a casual and honest format I really enjoyed it I’m glad they discussed these topics in frank honesty
@bradleymiller7375 Жыл бұрын
@@RetireandGoI agree! We'll done!
@revelationmd Жыл бұрын
Yep 💯
@frankiegee5260 Жыл бұрын
I recently returned from Davao, Philippines, and for individuals interested in migrating to this country, it is worth noting that a monthly budget of $1,000.00 USD is more than sufficient for a comfortable lifestyle. Wife and I purchased land and plan to begin construction on our home shortly.
@PaulDavis-qy9ow Жыл бұрын
Do you mean that's an affordable budget for renting apartment's, bills & food etc or did you mean your budget for your new home?
@joebird140011 ай бұрын
You have to already have money in the bank...$1700 monthly is about what some Americans ss
@jg-bd3hr Жыл бұрын
I am right with Daryl on his attitude about no children no pets no smoking no alcoholics. Yes it may hurt my possibilities but I’m retired and the purpose of retirement is to enjoy life so outside of having a girlfriend or a wife I don’t want anything to slow it down. Sounds selfish but after 62 years I think I’ve earned it😇
@thomassmallwood7518 Жыл бұрын
Same here!!
@Mrbreezehd602 ай бұрын
I’m with you on that! The freedom to be spontaneous is what I desire. ✌️😎
@MyLifeThai371 Жыл бұрын
I talked to one of the Filipinos from another island and she was on vacation in Dumaguete and she said every other retiree she met in Dumaguete is a Vlogger!
@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 Жыл бұрын
sounds like she gets around
@AidaJof Жыл бұрын
@@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234😂
@GerinPhils Жыл бұрын
Most sage advice from Paul : "You're not here to fix the Philippines....You're here to have the Philippines fix you. This comment sums it all up.
@valeriek5020 Жыл бұрын
To get up and move to another country when you are broken might not work for everyone.
@tonytour4377 Жыл бұрын
The question is: do I want the Philippines to fix me?
@RetireandGo Жыл бұрын
This is so true It’s actually very stress relieving to realize you are not in country to fix things But instead … to just relax and enjoy
@Dan-qm7ho Жыл бұрын
Because you have a few good options of countries to choose from to get fixed... Remember.. its all about you this time around... Its your Agenda first before any woman from any country. If you let her Agenda before yours. ... you've wasted your decision and personal freedom.
@valeriek5020 Жыл бұрын
@@tonytour4377 if you are broken why take the chance to travel to another country to fix what broke you. Know yourself enough to know what needs fixed before moving forward.
@Landmantx Жыл бұрын
I like the roundtable format. Goldfinger is always a character.
Stay fit, stay healthy. Be on the move, don't become lazy. Find purpose in your day.
@JAYY_JAYY Жыл бұрын
Completely agree One of the reason I’m single in USA is I do not want to be involved with a women who had children or pets . I’m in 40’s and want to travel and live life . Slim pickings
@RetireandGo Жыл бұрын
Hey, I’m with you I feel the same and it’s not because I have anything against anyone I just went through those times already and I want to travel without these issues right now in my life
@sdleasia Жыл бұрын
Same here. I am in an LDR with a 38 year old, no kids, never married. We can just go on a whim.
@bonniejeffries188 Жыл бұрын
Sounds like Daryl is got it going on. Kudos to him. I like the way he planned and researched his move before leaving the US. I have been to Cebu twice while visiting the country. I liked many things about it. Love the format of this video.
@-goldfinger2695 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Bonnie
@therealityofit Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Bonnie. At this time in my life, I know what I want and if I don't go for it, it simply won't happen.
@myrnamorales56835 ай бұрын
I like BURGER KING😊😊
@mikemcquinn6738 Жыл бұрын
For you three knuckleheads, that is a great forum, providing great information and entertainment. Hope you keep this up. A hearty thank you to all of you!!!
@-goldfinger2695 Жыл бұрын
Thanks and your welcome 😁
@lavonyoung2366 Жыл бұрын
Great video. The two most important things about coming to Dumaguete or anywhere in the Philippines is #1 no one can tell if you are going to like it here. You have to experience it for yourself. #2 no one can tell you how much it will cost you to live here. It all depends on your lifestyle. I am spending twice what I had planned. I lived here for 6 years and thought I knew the Philippines well. That was 30 years ago and trust me everything is different now. I am not disappointed that I came here but I did have to do some recalibration.
@michaelcassidy1864 Жыл бұрын
While I understand any man's reluctance to become involved with a lady who already has a child, I've been most fortunate to have been involved for years with a Pinay whose daughter was six when we first met. Now, at age 12, she is the most beautiful element in my life. She teaches me so much. And I love it all! Well, actually 90% of the time. With the remaining 10% somehow my unconditional love disappears. And that's acceptable. Have to go now. Sunshine just asked if I wanted to paint with her. How sweet it is!
@ThanaykhwamMai-ff4ni Жыл бұрын
U r fortunate.Thank God 🙏🙏❤️❤️
@michaelcassidy1864 Жыл бұрын
@@ThanaykhwamMai-ff4ni
@michaelcassidy1864 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I've lived in many countries. Im originally from Ireland but I feel privileged to be lviing here, a guest of the generous Philippine people.
@donwebb6776 Жыл бұрын
The roundtable format is a good idea, like you said every 6-8 weeks. Everyone has different takes. Love Paul's openness to share his channel with honest, humorous dudes.
@dennisw5803 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been to both Cebu and Davao and found single ladies with no kids. I was very honest from day 1 of what I was looking for and clear about not wanting future kids. Told them if they wanted kids I was not their guy. So they are out there.
@MarkJackson-vo3vs Жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, Gold finger and Daryl, this is one of the best "advisory" communications about various experiences on a number of subjects, for persons planning to retire or live in the Philippines, a lot of sound, firsthand advice. Paul, keep doing what you do, all of your video's are entertaining and informative.
@ifh4030 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful! I've been binging on The Filipina Pea and this gives a much more practical idea of what it looks like for foreigners just arriving.
@glenncoody11 ай бұрын
Love that Filipina Pea! 😍❤
@WhoWouldWantThisName2 ай бұрын
I think her channel is a great one to offer the insight of Filipinas or Filipinos even and particularly how they perceive us, etc.. So I love her videos but for a bit different kind of subject matter than what I learn from expats, like these guys. This channel is the best IMHO for that. I think more channels by native Filipinos would be great.
@Wakeupandsniffthecoffee Жыл бұрын
I enjoy these videos because I treat them like a podcast. I put my earbuds on and my phone in my pocket and spend the day working in my yard or on my cars. I'm single and retired living in Virginia. I was very lucky to find 1.6 acres of fruit trees, a barn, two story house and have added chickens, ducks a goose and now a turkey. The weather gets hot and humid in the summer and cold in the winter, but Virginia is in that sweet spot. I'm probably 10' above the water level of the rivers and back from the ocean, protected. While the Northeast is flooding from torrential rains and other places are unbearably hot or subject to forest fires, we have weather that is just right. I would maybe visit the Philippines on vacation, but constant hot, humidity and rain is not my thing. I can get to great beaches here and grew up in the ocean and at the beaches, I don't miss it much and appreciate the weather changes here. My house is now almost doubled in value, my solar electric provides all my power needs and it runs my HVAC basically free for perfect indoor climate. The one attraction for me is being able to live in a fraction of my income. While I do make more than I spend, I also help with grandkids financially. So extra money to travel for a month is not in the cards yet, but may be next year. As far as your videos, I enjoy that I can do things and listen to it. I don't have to do more than glance at you all occasionally and just listen to you and your experiences.
@johnclark1469 Жыл бұрын
The group forum of input is great since we get multiple experiences and views on each subject on one video - saves having to go to many channels to get multiple perspectives on the same topics -( a benefit of having many vloggers there BTW. ) Good ideas and info X 3!
@RetireandGo Жыл бұрын
Good crossover conversation with expats I liked the casual and frank nature they discuss these topics that are often not covered
@glenncoody11 ай бұрын
Watched from beginning to end! Definitely like the roundtable format. This answered many questions. Thanks to Paul, Goldfinger, and Darryl; much appreciated.👍
@JimMillsCSLC Жыл бұрын
I’ve been preparing to retire to the Philippines for three years and Duma was always at the top of my list. I’ve noticed a subtle change in the attitude of some-not all- American expats the past six months around other expats settling there. It’s very off putting and I’ve totally changed my focus and am now looking elsewhere to settle. As for too many vloggers, I guess success breeds success. Great discussion, thank you all.
@Mao-Digs-Escariote Жыл бұрын
They are mostly in dumaguete. go to bohol, Bicol region, Leyte or Iloilo instead.
@ronmalphrus5920 Жыл бұрын
@jimmills6330 We live on Samal Island near Davao City. Davao has an airport and hospitals as well as malls. Maybe another area for you to consider.
@sallyfromcali9190 Жыл бұрын
DARYL: keep on , keeping on. Ignore the chis-mis. Critical thinking and logic isn’t always a strong point for many Filipinas (not all of course, just some) .. Nothing wrong with being selective and wanting good chemistry. And I love the line “don’t want to be with someone just to be with… “ She’s out there. Stay well guys 😊
@therealityofit Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your comments. I will heed your advice. 😊
@alocarioca Жыл бұрын
Interesting advice Paul, you and your girlfriend meet during a time you weren’t really thinking about finding “THE ONE!” and things just happened organically, and you realized things fell into place naturally. You’re a wise man Paul and I enjoy old dog’s advices and definitely enjoy learning from them new tricks. Thanks 🙏 Brotha.
@RetireandGo Жыл бұрын
It seems that’s how it happens haha You are not looking and that’s when you meet someone Maybe they are in the same mind set perhaps
@williamfields9983 Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the podcast very much. Hopefully you'll be able to do this every couple months and be able to maybe bring other people on the show the share their experiences.
@RetireandGo Жыл бұрын
It’s a nice conversation with expats to hear their experiences I really enjoyed this conversation
@kevinkennedy6875 Жыл бұрын
Please continue to do these chats, Paul. They are both helpful and entertaining. I greatly appreciate them.
@KiwiInPhilippines Жыл бұрын
Great video Paul. Format, I like it, I'll give it five stars. Senor Goldfinger needs a mike too. Some of his remarks were harder to hear. I like the three amigos, could benefit from another crazy person, but 3 or 4 is great either way. Subject matter - great update, relevant prices, good geographic info, nice to have open information about mistakes made or encountered. Seems like the promised FB's didn't make it to the posted video. So three cheers to all 3 of you gentlemen, from a certified crazy person. As for future topics, I'd be happy to hear all you have to share, anything current is good, tales of the woods are top notch too. Who has the skills to make a welcome to Dumaguete arrival pack?
@valeriek5020 Жыл бұрын
Paul's choice of men was excellent...........some can live real cheap and be ok with that and others strive for more of an american living lifestyle. Wonder how gossip fits into the different lifestyles.........one woman living better than the other.
@acaciomadeira5147 Жыл бұрын
Broken ribs take months to heal probably 3 months or more
@harr0007 Жыл бұрын
Stayed the end, good info. I like the casual "structure". Good to see different perspectives on retirement there.
@TexasT-Bone1970 Жыл бұрын
I have been in Philippines 7 weeks now. Spent the first 4 weeks in a hotel in Cebu City. Finally found a new condo for lease in Mandaue City. Yes, I also got sick for about one week after arriving (respiratory). Looked at about 12 different condos in the Cebu metro area before settling on Mandaue City. I agree with Daryl regarding the no pets, no kids, and no alcoholics. I also agree with Daryl on his reasoning. I also am waiting until I get everything set up and situated the way I want it before pursuing a relationship. My condo came fully furnished but I added a second refrigerator and a clothes dryer. Kudos to Goldfinger on the helmet drives. Great cause. I began the SRRV process today. I am waiting to receive the SRRV before I purchase a vehicle because I've been informed that you can't register a vehicle without either an ACR card or a SRRV card. I've decided to purchase a Ford Ranger truck that will be in the $26,000.00 range much like Daryl's vehicle. I like Daryl's outlook on finding "the right one" not just anyone. I like Daryl's outlook regarding being free to wake up one morning and deciding to grab the girlfriend and hop over to another island on a whim. Yes, I enjoy the roundtable format. Very informative and very entertaining. I still find it humorous about Daryl turning out to be, not of his choosing, to be a "ladyboy magnet"!🤣🤣Keep up the great videos. Always entertaining. Tell Goldfinger I'm sending his helmet back. It didn't fit!🤣🤣I brought 4 checked bags and 2 carryon bags with me. I got a price shock yesterday when my son told me it would cost $6,700.00 to ship my 12 household boxes via UPS tp the Philippines. So I am now researching a more cost effective way to ship. I have utilized Amazon to order some items and have them shipped to the Philippines and I found it very easy and reasonable. There are very few items that are covered under the Amazon "free shipping to the Philippines" category. Very limited. If you order something that can't be shipped to the Philippines it tells you when you go to the checkout section. I found t6hat it was easy to select multiple same items and then sort them out at checkout because I could then see what can and can't be shipped to the Philippines. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
@-goldfinger2695 Жыл бұрын
Look into balikbayan box shipments to the Philippines, it was $100 per large box before COVID.. now I don't know the costs today. But way cheaper than FedEx.or UPS .. ❤ And thanks for watching and the positive kind words 🙏
@TexasT-Bone1970 Жыл бұрын
@@-goldfinger2695 Thanks Goldfinger. I will follow up on that. I really appreciate your helmet drives!!! What a great cause!! Thanks again for the info.
@liliaabellanosa842410 ай бұрын
Try to inquire about LBC cargo and / or Atlas cargo or shipping. It should not cost that much. They have boxes from extra large or jumbo to small boxes or similar sizes from Home Depot. It’s a door to door delivery that most Filipinos use for sending boxes. For this shipping, charges are per box sizes not weight.
@TexasT-Bone197010 ай бұрын
Thanks@@liliaabellanosa8424
@k9companion231 Жыл бұрын
Great forum Paul. Learned a few new things which were very valuable. Thanks guys. God bless!
@dm-fw3qu Жыл бұрын
Yes, like the format. Yes do more of these. Very helpful. Thanks.
@davem8898 Жыл бұрын
Maybe the longest vlog I’ve watched but loved it! Was in duma last year and getting ready for my next trip to ph. Great format and info!
@-goldfinger2695 Жыл бұрын
Thankyou ❤️
@keepitreal936 Жыл бұрын
Love this type of content Paul. I have been considering retiring to the Philippines and watch alot of your videos. I have learned a lot from them and will heed some of your advice for sure. Thanks and keep posting stuff like this!!!!!
@garyburgmylifeandtimes6354 Жыл бұрын
Great conversation among friends, loved it. I don’t know if you can work on the mic as the conversation was something hard to hear, especially from Gold Fingers. You always seem to add to videos you’ve had in the past with new information and perspectives. Thanks for sharing
@frankwhidden3297 Жыл бұрын
Great format. Extremely informative and realistic. Definitely do more of these.
@stephenjemilo5223 Жыл бұрын
Hey Paul, great video. I find these long form, open topic interviews/panels to be the best. The discussion is kind of rudderless and just goes where it goes. Sometimes a train wreck, sometimes gold. The advice from you and the boys is, as always, right on point. We all have our own definition of what our life should be and what our needs and expectations are. No right answer, no wrong answer. I agree that 60-90 days for a scouting trip is needed. The longer the better. I would imagine after 60 days the "newness" wears off and you start to settle into life in the Philippines. May or may not be for you. Going from a 100 MPH lifestyle in the West to the screeching halt in the Philippines takes some adjustment. Paul said it best with "Don't come here to change the Philippines, come here so the Philippines can change you.". May or may not be for you. I plan on my Philippine scouting trip in about a year or two when I get everything in line. Only 1 way to find out crazy people......
@RetireandGo Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the nice conversation with these folks !
@NealCollins-ho6yp Жыл бұрын
It was great! Loved it. Very informative. I was glad to see Daryl! I have been wondering how he was doing. Seems like a very nice fellow. I love the house he found. I thought was really nice. Great advise and insight that you all shared. Hope one day to meet and shake hands with each of you.
@tramonte Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this conversation, it was very informative!
@arcuskhozar Жыл бұрын
Oh I am one of the four that's still with you? cool! Yeah Paul I liked it!
@AndrossMoonah Жыл бұрын
This was fantastic! Many of us want to know about the realities and downsides of every aspect of moving and living overseas in SouthEast Asia. Thanks and cheers.
@ramzienix879611 ай бұрын
you guys are very honest great narrators thinks for being upfront and precise i would love to hear more about the women interaction with foreigners great job.
@twstvan93 Жыл бұрын
The three amigos...you guys are a riot to listen to.
@user-mg4yk1hm2r Жыл бұрын
Paul, this is the best forum that I like and appreciate. You provide so much information, on so many different topics of interest. The three of you are so funny to watch and listen to, I didn't even notice how long the video lasted.
@kevinholbert5633 Жыл бұрын
Yeppers came for ladies then stayed because of the nice attitude of the people
@troymoses8405 Жыл бұрын
Always appreciate this type of forum, very informative. Thanks for sharing.
@floribertosousa2251 Жыл бұрын
Great 👍 video and great format Paul with very good information from three different people with three different "prospects" and ways of doing things there. The only thing that I would ask or "recommend" Paul is the SOUND. It seemed a little "far away" from the subjects and also a little "echoed",.. maybe from the type of room it was recorded,..it made some of the conversations a little hard to "hear/understand" even with the volume all the way up. Keep up the great 👍 work Paul and thank you.
@keithandes2804 Жыл бұрын
Love this forum!! More please!!
@yvesmercier4885 Жыл бұрын
Hey Paul I enjoyed your video and the interaction with your friends. I find your videos informative. I will be in manila in the middle of November for the first time. I have been to Thailand before and will be in the Philippines for 3 months. I am looking for somewhere to retire so I will see if I like it. But now because of your video I will give dumagette a try.
@stevehayes8755 Жыл бұрын
Nice one I like this form of honest information giving , looking forward to the next one .
@SamCosentino Жыл бұрын
Very helpful and insightful, Paul and gang. Thanks.
@-goldfinger2695 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@johnconstantinelegaspi2790 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Gold for us Filipinos. I'm really hoping for all the happiness in the world for you and long life! Mabuhay ka!❤
@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@-goldfinger2695 Жыл бұрын
I spoke the truth ❤
@RetireandGo Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this conversation These are good hearted men with a positive attitude They only want better for all
@gdubbyu9033 Жыл бұрын
Hi, Paul. I love your content and the format. Keep it coming. In my opinion, you guys glossed over what seems to be of import. That being the “don’t be alone with a woman” there. The way it was couched, it seemed that it’s not uncommon to be accused of something bad. Is it a scam where one can be squeezed for monetary gains? In general, I live above reproach, so I never let myself get into a situation where my character can be questioned, like what Daryl expressed with his M. O. Can you expound on that in a future vid? Between your channel and a couple others, you almost have me persuaded to check it out. One last thing: having given out 500 helmets, do you guys see them being used? Are you spotting them on kids as you run around?
@stevetraderstocks666 Жыл бұрын
@@gdubbyu9033 i agree it seemed like they left out some good info about being accused of something and it seemed like they did not explain as to what you could be accused of but i think if i have it correct you could be accused of being a chickboy aka going out with to many girls better known as sleeping around ....do i have that right?
@ruthtakeda1346 Жыл бұрын
Daryl, you'll find what you're looking for, your criteria is not impossible.. im a living proof and i have friends like me who filipinos call old maid.. 50+ yrs old, single never married, no kids, educated (college graduate) and not bad looking either... just be patient.
@jaymarquis1913 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this format thank you Paul
@AidaJof Жыл бұрын
Hello Paul, Yes, I am loving this format very much like when you used to get together w/Mark to shoot the breeze. I love the banter that goes on between you three and yes, I hear you all have advice/recommendation if you are thinking to move to the Phils, but frankly this has been repeated ad nauseam. Guys who keep asking these questions want to be taken by the hand on how to settle there; whereas most sensible people do all their research by at least watch previous 'how to' & 'budget' videos of yours, of which there are many. Both Daryl & Goldfinger know what they want, they are smart and all I can say to Darryl is sorry you went to the Phils to look for your lady, because I am not there😊 Have a good day guys🥰
@therealityofit Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words 😊
@RetireandGo Жыл бұрын
I liked this conversational format Casual and informative I hope we get more good expat discussions like this
@davea3329 Жыл бұрын
Interesting video and comments from Daryl with regards to staying safe from false accusations. I’ve never heard that before on any Philippines vlog channel, totally makes sense. Interesting comments on Duma from goldfinger, he was so well behaved , ha . And interesting comments on inflation from Old Dog , sounds like the PI is experiencing that like everywhere else.
@craiginswflorida9324 Жыл бұрын
I'm with Daryl. Work all your life, now it's Your time.
@jarlathquinn5722 Жыл бұрын
An excellent video, thank you Paul and guys 😊
@Steroid_Frog Жыл бұрын
Daryl has a point about the kids.. Also i dont like whales.. Its doesn't matter if its controversial, its our life!
@therealityofit Жыл бұрын
Point well made 😀
@Eric-qm5xw Жыл бұрын
Transactional process, with the older guys ..hence why the head to the provinces for the uneducated poor girls…with or without kids. Lol I would not touch a uneducated ..province ..Filipina ..defo no kids. The culture is sometimes hard to take but if your with a modern city girl there’s less of a divide in cultures.
@mikelauersdorf2992 Жыл бұрын
I appreciated the round table. Good info...
@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jeh1333 Жыл бұрын
I have been visiting the Philippines since 1989 and in many ways things have not changed. Corruption is still rife, the infrastructure is only just functioning, the streets are full of trash, many people have a resigned acceptance of this is how life is but they do little or nothing to improve the quality of their life. There is a vast amount of wealth in the country and many wealthy people. However, many foreigners do more for the average Filipino than the rich and famous and wealthy Filipinos. I left in March 2020 and to be honest, I am struggling to muster up the enthusiasm to retun.
@RetireandGo Жыл бұрын
Don’t forget you have many new options to try out Check out Kuala Lumpur for 30 days Go to Indonesia for 30 days Have you relaxed in saigon ? Cheap hotels and food
@jeh1333 Жыл бұрын
@@RetireandGo I have been to about 88 countries and lived and worked in many of them. One day, I may return to the Philippines. Who really knows what life will bring us?
@Joe-mz6dc Жыл бұрын
"Corruption is still rife, the infrastructure is only just functioning, the streets are full of trash, many people have a resigned acceptance of this is how life is but they do little or nothing to improve the quality of their life. There is a vast amount of wealth in the country and many wealthy people..." With all due respect you just described every single Western Country in 2023. I'm from Canada and I've been living here my whole life (now approaching retirement age) and this country has gone from great to absolutely destroyed over the course of my lifetime. From what I'm gathering and listening to people in those countries, life in the United States and in many European countries is the same. Things ain't what they used to be in the west.
@andrewkamchi7478 Жыл бұрын
Have you looked at every city? Iloilo is supposed to be very clean. Same for Davao. Surely not every area is as you describe, but obviously you know more than me. I was going to say look at Malaysia as well and of course Thailand is supposed to be cleaner / have better infrastructure. I hope you find what you are looking for.
@andreww3621 Жыл бұрын
@@Joe-mz6dc Why are you so dense? wItH aLl dUe rEsPeCt...He never said things are perfect elsewhere. Look at the channel you're on...He was talking about the Philippines and only the Philippines for obvious reasons. You decide to jump in with your whataboutisms and playing the comparison game like an offended clown🙃
@thomassmallwood7518 Жыл бұрын
I agree 1 million percent with Daryl, no pets and finding Filipina with no children!!! In your retirement years so you can travel and just get up and go when you want to, no obligation!! You work all of your life to finally get what matters the most to you!!!
@therealityofit Жыл бұрын
Wholeheartedly agree with you, Thomas.
@retiredcryptohunter9031 Жыл бұрын
I took the Leeroy Jenkins approach to moving here. I met my wife online and the retired and sold everything and moved out here. 🤣🤣🤣. Been here a year and a half and love it. I talked to about 15 different girls online before I narrowed my search down to a solid three girls and then I started asking the hard questions and made sure to vet them before I narrowed it down to my wife. I watched a lot of the Filipina Peas videos as well as yours Paul and also watched Tim K and the Armstrong family so I haven’t been surprised once in my year and a half here. I knew what to expect and never got my expectations up. For a couple months I lived on $2K a month but now I’m living on $4k and very comfortable.
@-goldfinger2695 Жыл бұрын
That's awesome 😎👍
@Paulnhawes Жыл бұрын
I lived in Japan for about 7 years total and I never had a huge desire to be near Americans. It was exciting to meet someone but I never had the desire to be around them every day. When I go to the Philippines I plan on becoming fluent in Tagalog in a few months. It took me about six months with Japanese so I think it should be a little easier because I don’t have to memorize 5k Chinese characters this time.
@randallbeasley646 Жыл бұрын
It must of been really rough learning Japanese when your studying Chinese
@kevink1214 Жыл бұрын
Having some women randomly sending messages in messenger could be a test. One woman who is interested might have a friend send you a message to see how you respond and what you say.
@user-wg4bj5kr9d Жыл бұрын
One other thing to advise people coming here is to have an idea of what activities you are going to do once settled. If you have been working all your life then suddenly not working and in a new country, the days can get long setting in the house. Are you going to a bar all day or a coffee shop. Have at least a couple of different types of activities you want to do so you can do either. Part of the appeal of the Philippines is the different things that can be done, but a person needs to get out and do those things.
@JW-xe4mg Жыл бұрын
The Thee Amigos
@bethserran Жыл бұрын
I agree with Darryl, NEVER get involved with a girl with excess baggage. Just like Darry said, you worked hard all your life, time enjoy.. Don't borrow troubles and heartache.
@christophersnowden4071 Жыл бұрын
most informative video yet, great content, goldfinger and the other guy are a nice contrastto each other. thank you
@lindafaber4492 Жыл бұрын
I like this kind a forum talking about the truth👌thank you
@everettcarithers6715 Жыл бұрын
Great information from all of you.
@TheOUboy Жыл бұрын
Great conversation and some good tips
@truth6242 Жыл бұрын
Yes, many girls say I am handsome and it caused me to have to look for a LONG time to find my wife. I looked for 20 yrs.. I had to get old enough for them to say okay.. he will stay with me and not go to another woman. That caused me a lot of heartbreak in the past. Yes, my girl (32 when I met her she is now 36) has no kids and I don't want any kids (I have two grown kids myself) so no more for me. We don't drink or smoke either.
@billloobyThailand Жыл бұрын
I think people relocate because the country they leave is broken or unafordable. Not because they are broken. And, what a wonderful adventure to have in retirement.
@abielpaz3187 Жыл бұрын
Hey, I'm your first viewer on this video 😀😀😀!!!
@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 Жыл бұрын
Yes you are!
@MrPipvampire Жыл бұрын
Excellent forum with tons of useful info. Thanks.
@Smith-zo5xh Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed video, thanks
@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@hersh1669 Жыл бұрын
More of these forums please, with better audio!
@AaronOlafson Жыл бұрын
yah nothing is forever. They will take whatever if it's not nailed down. Just being minimalism and don't give your financial info to them and keep a tight reign on finances and you're good. Nice locals but will bleed you dry family included.
@danhoopes507 Жыл бұрын
Love the straight talk and info on the Philippines and hope you guys are cool.
@CanadaPhilippinesAdventures Жыл бұрын
Hi Paul - Gold finger & Darryl, great format. Just a good old down to earth type of conversation sharing - I enjoyed! Thx for sharing.
@-goldfinger2695 Жыл бұрын
Yes it did 👍👍👍
@codywy5579 Жыл бұрын
Have more Darryl... great information ... thank you!
@frantzlauredant3425 Жыл бұрын
Great forum! Like it! Thanks Old dog!
@jwhite2847 Жыл бұрын
Good video, guys. I enjoyed the content.
@Billy_B_Goat Жыл бұрын
I just did 2 months in Dumaguete and am looking at selling my farm to retire in PI. Although I enjoyed it a ton and met a lot of folks there (you and I did the ET handshake and photo-op at Tom Tom's), the longer it takes to get my affairs in order the more reservations I am having. It would be 'really' expensive to sell it all and fail back to the US. Of course this is all a very personal thing and the best we can do here is generalize so here's my 2 part question: First- What would you guesstimate is the percentage of guys who permanently return to the US within the first 5 years. Second- of those guys who do fail, what percentage would you assign to these 3 Reason Buckets; 1:Finances, 2-Health, 3-Other, meaning it just wasn't for them. Thanks Old Dog, I tried to ask this Q during your Livecast but I got Brown-outted.... LOL. Peace, Billy Goat
@RetireandGo Жыл бұрын
Hey! Good for you man ! I think you will really enjoy it And the soil is so rich you will probably start growing papaya You know what you are doing !
@gobfranklin6759 Жыл бұрын
I would say keep a US backup plan. Like some land or something you can return to IF needed. Also consider splitting time between several locations, PI, other, like Euro, etc. Best of luck.
@jonathanjones9870 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul I enjoyed the video and I did like this format. I’m looking forward to more.
@CharlesNewcomb Жыл бұрын
Dang this video was perfect timing I am just a few weeks away from my move
@MrPiratebrain Жыл бұрын
I love the style of this video. Very entertaining.
@KevinVanRooyen-ik1pr3 ай бұрын
Hi Paul, thanks for all the great advice. And thanks for the fun chat and laughs. All the best to goldfinger and the other friend 😊
@allen9129 Жыл бұрын
This is a dam good video an lots of interesting material that was discussed. I learned from this. After all these years traveling back an fourth, this vid really helped. Especially about the Realtor.
@jaygladysadventures7312 Жыл бұрын
Very good video Paul and the group
@martinharvey9039 Жыл бұрын
If you are considering moving to the Philippines, Allow 3 months for a return flight, use public transport... Use buses at go from one end of the Philippines to the other, staying In hotels night after night. You won't understand the way of life watching U tubers, you have to do the apprenticeship boots on the ground, and understand what this country/people are really like. If you are still happy, sell up and move here. Otherwise join the que of westerners returning home disappointed and In some cases, asset stripped and broke.
@Offgridwealthmanagement Жыл бұрын
Hey guys, great episode, hope to meet you when I'm out there on my scouting trip- Glenn
@dinod-americaninthephilipp9238 Жыл бұрын
Paul, the forum was good for the new people you are trying to help out. I have been in Butuan city 4 years, I understand a lot of the problems here
@Sammiinthephilippines Жыл бұрын
So awesome one kuya. And nice to meet you again yesterday in gz, o my kuya Daryl is a nice guy too goldfinger is too. Please continue for being so awesome here in the philippines guys god bless you all. See yall next time hehhehe.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for coming
@Sammiinthephilippines Жыл бұрын
@@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 as always kuya big fn here
@therealityofit Жыл бұрын
Nice meeting you as well; stay safe out there. 😊
@Sammiinthephilippines Жыл бұрын
@@therealityofit thanks kuya Daryl
@RawContent Жыл бұрын
hey paul- took a break from YT for a month Im back...keep up the good content!!
@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@Daskitzeit Жыл бұрын
Liked the format, interesting take on the same topics from three completely distinct personalities, well done!
@charlesroach451010 ай бұрын
I really appreciate the information on Big Rock thank you so much
@JPBARON25 Жыл бұрын
Aloha Paul! great video and great crew! I was looking for the Facebook link about Goldfinger's bicycle helmet project. Was that in the description or can any of the crew on here reply here with the link. Mahalo!
@-goldfinger2695 Жыл бұрын
Try it again It's now posted Thanks
@JPBARON25 Жыл бұрын
@-goldfinger2695 Donation for the September Helmet event sent. Best of Luck!
@larryestep41673 ай бұрын
Hey Paul watch you every time I can, and enjoy it.
@saulgoodman7221 Жыл бұрын
Hey Paul. Always enjoy getting the notifications about new videos!! I'm gleaning a lot of good info from all you vlogers.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@RetireandGo Жыл бұрын
This was a nice discussion with these gentleman Good information Honest talk about what they are looking for
@kentfonda8245 Жыл бұрын
Paul, one of your friends, early in video, talking about meeting potential gf in public because he doesn't want to be accused of 'something which happens frequently'..... not sure you've touched on that subject before. Would be an interesting topic.
@leslieclaire Жыл бұрын
I had the same thought. Definitely needs talking about.
@valeriek5020 Жыл бұрын
Possibly the filipina needs to be mature enough to understand what he is all about and what and how he is handling such an important part of life. Why he has to hide when meeting someone is beyond my comprehension.