Philippines- Did I make a Mistake Coming in here?

[@randellt]

I left the Philippines in March 2020 after a 6 week stay! I had tears in my eyes.. did not want to leave. When I returned home I immediately booked a flight 2 months later which of course was cancelled. I had another fight cancelled shortly thereafter. I lost hope the Philippines would even open until 2023, so I made 2 trips to Kenya along with 2 other countries! The $$$ I spent was insane in comparison to the Philippines. I have a flight booked for October.. but I will most likely have to reschedule it.. being the vaccine mandate is still in place. The Philippines is filled with some of t he most beautiful and friendly people on the earth. I hope to be living there by mid 2023.

[@Bituin_22]

Welcome to the Philippines ♥️ 💜 thanks ur enjoying my country

[@khuroobells]

yes. it is, but a lot of foreigner want to rape my beloved country..a lot of girla being naive was taking advantage.

[@klopossa2]

Hear ya dude..pretty real and wonderful for me.

[@ngb768]

Randell, Thank you for sharing your experience. I am looking forward to my first 30 day stay this upcoming December. I currently have Filipino friends which I considered my brothers and sisters. Their characteristics is an emblem of their deep faith. So I understand when you described yourself as having tears in your eyes when you left.

[@sonnyyambao6537]

All the things that you've been saying about the Philippines on this video are all true. Hope you find more friends and more subscribers on your channel!

[@peterlayton2768]

Six years now in The Philippines and from Australia. Sure there are some frustrations with infrastructure, services etc. but the people, family, and low cost of living out way those many times over. Learn to become more Filipino and less Foreigner. Respect the people, the customs, and enjoy the freedom that comes with the financial benefits. Get involved in your local community and lend a hand with local projects. Respect and friendship in any society, can not be bought, it must be earned.

[@puppylove3781]

Bullshit

[@jefflynch3946]

I live in an uptown condo and I don’t hear any roosters. No pets allowed so no barking dogs either. Mall next door, so I have not given up much to live in the Philippines, maybe so food items but that’s it.

[@pintados3041]

I love your positivity and perspective. Take care always and have fun! 💐💖

[@jefferystrong6852]

I've been here in Davao for almost 4 months. And I haven't regretted a moment of it. I'm happier, healthier and more relaxed than I have ever been. I have also adopted a more Filipino life style and am getting used to the hurry up and wait way of doing things. You can keep the States.

[@CarlosAlberto-ii1li]

So now you drink Red Horse, lie to people and smell like a dog.

[@DrLawaytravels]

Glad you are having a good time as well!

[@khuroobells]

Davao? yes it is the relax city not just in the Phil. but in the whole world , you will know it one day..In spiritual realm.

[@juantamad229]

this is what i am talking about..you want to be happy..adapt..you are human and that is what you are designed to do..live like the locals..

[@MN12warbird]

Hurry up and wait, lol thats basically sums up the usa

[@iamrenzramientos]

When you have a Filipina wife, you are already Filipino in our hearts....❤️🇵🇭We love foreigners!

[@hermitbob7304]

I've been here three years now [Western Visayas] and I'm happier than I've ever been. Feel safer here than when we lived in Atlanta or Miami. The roosters and dogs I've learned to ignore. Fortunately we haven't had too much human caused noise in our neighborhood. I see the US news about price increases and scarcity that we have not experienced here in the PI as long as we buy locally. Going to S&R center is getting more expensive.

[@prototypechannel6975]

You definitely have to have that cool no stress mojo in you. If you can not be a hot head.. its a great place.

[@angelicar4394]

The Philippines is a beautiful developing country. There's positive and negative side in every country no matter how beautiful or bad a county can be. Some westerners or foreigners are expecting a high standard of living and comparing it to their rich country , even rich countries have their negative side. So please foreigners or tourist just enjoy your vacation or you can stay or leave there's many options to choose from.

[@DrLawaytravels]

Philippines blows some of those rich countries away in many respects. Every country has it's problems but I Choose to live here :)

[@danielcox1537]

Yes, options are a must!!

[@garrylafferty100]

One thing for sure there many reason not to live Philippines if no income stream is only one

[@mariovicentekangleon4259]

Mao jud

[@man4YAWEH454]

Well perhaps some expats are looking for their cake and eat it too, as we say, in the states instead of just appreciating the positive aspects. Some people will never be totally happy.

[@kapamilyatalks5420]

kahit sino naman Doc nahihirapan mag adjust in between country lalo na sa kultura.. thanks for this video Doc.

[@jamestodd1419]

I essentially agree with your comments about living in the Philippines in Davao near the airport. I got married to my Filipina wife on line over a year ago and finally moved here a year ago. We met online three years ago and then in person in January 2020. Then COVID-19 intervened. Moving here is the best thing I've done

[@DrLawaytravels]

First part of this vid was filmed near the airport. If you would have told me 5 years ago we could do weddings online I would have said that is crazy will never happen. How the World has changed! Do you mind if I ask what State/jurisdiction you got the license from? I find this stuff really interesting!

[@jamestodd1419]

@@DrLawaytravels Yes, a common spot where many online weddings are held inexpensively is Provo, Utah, where my wife and I were married. You can find it easily online. The people are super considerate and helpful. It's easy to check it out. It beats using online "wedding providers."

[@klopossa2]

And you have divorce..on that online marriage 💑 which is good for her.

[@renesioanno-que658]

The most important thing that you do in order to enjoy staying in a certain place is to be ready to adapt and adjust .

[@jesse75]

Wait till the newness wears off. You're still in rose-colored glass land.

[@player_none]

I spent a week and a half in the Phils meeting my future wife's family in 2015 and can say with 100% certainty that I felt more loved and accepted in her family than all my years here in the US. There's just something about Filipino families that bring out the best in people. We are working towards moving there permanently and cannot wait for the change of pace!

[@renesioanno-que658]

Welcome to the Philippines ! Mabuhay po kayo!

[@player_none]

@@renesioanno-que658 Salamat po! We’re leaving for the Phils in the next month as long as our house sells.

[@shamteal8614]

I had to leave for health reasons and can't wait to get back. Beautiful country, beautiful people whereas back in the UK is like living in a factory with everyone at each others throats for one reason or another.

[@jmc2494]

Roosters are part of the Philippine landscape as it is with coconut and banana trees. The Karaoke is music to the ears of the Filipinos. When you are in the Philippines, adapt, improvise and overcome or simply go home to your country where you are happier.

[@DrLawaytravels]

I grew up in the country on a farm as a child so nothing new to me

[@judyjaz947]

Thanks for the video. We just arrived here august 13 and we will try to start the life here with my family. Some of my friends gave me 1 year and they said I’ll be going back to u.s. I was worried. But we are not going to find out if we won’t try. Yes. Chicken we’re noisy at 4 am. Neighbors played loud music and karaoke left and right. We barely heard our movie anymore. Haha. I wondered why they had to play loud music. But I don’t wanna say anything. We like it here so far. We don’t have housemaid. We do our chores daily so we can save money. It’s a big adjustment but I’m glad I get to just stay home and taking of my family. No more working 10 hours a day and 6 days. So glad hubby is not complaining about anything. Take care your stay in the Philippines.

[@DrLawaytravels]

I try to focus on the positive things most of the time. Glad you are adjusting!

[@A.lien2289]

As a local I also hate noisy neighbors 🤣 we complained about it over and over again but they just keep doing it. We had to endure it for a year, thanks god they're not here anymore. I hope your family could adjust living here quickly.

[@bobbyc323able]

I live in California, my mortgage on a 3 bedroom house is 2k dollars a month, i rented a 3 bedroom house in the Philippines for $280 dollars a month that's a big savings. I just retired this year i am hoping maybe by next year i can finally move to the Philippines just have sell my house in the U.S. I don't mind roosters or karaoke in Los Angeles where i live we have police sirens and freeway traffic noises so it evens out.

[@DrLawaytravels]

Where were you renting in Philippines out of curiosity?

[@michaelsix9684]

if you can survive LA you can survive anywhere

[@dep1912]

Mind you guys, if you live in Subdivision especially those exclusive one, you won't hear rooster or karaoke. Some professional Filipino they are afraid to make noise that can cause inconvenience to their neighbors.

[@dep1912]

I will introduce my sister in law who just turned 29. She is single and never been had a boyfriend since birth. She is working as sourcing specialist.

[@jocelynarligue5571]

@@DrLawaytravels hi how are you there

[@gweisenbar1776]

Thanks for the info. Unfortunately there will always be those individuals who are never happy no matter where they live. As long as your happy then who cares what "they" say.

[@DrLawaytravels]

Good point!

[@MoonlightLC888]

Thank you for accepting the Philippines as it is. For me, the pros outweighs the cons. I love it here

[@tomm.6265]

Good for you I have been in Thailand for 4 months will be in the Philippines end of Nov can't wait

[@PhilippinesFarmLife]

I have been in the Philippines since April 2015 allowing me a comfortable Retirement. If I was still in the USA I would still have to work full-time. My modest pension lasts ALL month long. It would last 1 day in the USA. Very good decision for me

[@johnnier.o.d4746]

I've read an article in cali that a retirement home just increased their monthly rent for a thousand dollars a month ..... & a lot their residents are freaking out or shall say mad as hell ..... imagine adding your rent a $1K a month, that's a lot of dough ..... it'll drain your savings & that's scary for senior citizens ........

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thanks for sharing

[@isreeramotar3868]

Not prying in your business, but just curious as to how much is your modest pension? I just came back from the Philippines 🇵🇭 visiting with my now engaged Filipina and 7 year old daughter, I’m fed up with the American 🇺🇸 rat race. Just want to pack up and leave fast, rather than wait for full retirement. Any advice will be highly appreciated. Thanks 🙏 Bro 😎

[@boostmobile5712]

Problem in the Philippines is the health care system

[@edgarnapiza4667]

@@boostmobile5712 yeah so don’t get sick hahaha. Stay in laidback areas where air and food are fresh and less time catching up a lot of things especially in the cities. That’s the reason I would take a holiday from time to time to catch fresh air in the beach or connect with nature.

[@RDLACHICA]

Hehe, your vlogs are interesting! Thanks for loving my country. Wish you better and happier times!

[@robinconnelly6079]

I'm from Johannesburg, South Africa. Waiting in a government line in Phillipines is a breeze compared to SA! 😅. I was there in December. Met a nice lady ❤️😊. What am I doing back in SA? I have no idea. Back to the Philippines as soon as I can. It's true that the stress levels are so much less. I just felt peaceful all the time. In SA you always feel stress. You have to watch your back all the time. Everyone wants to fight all the time. People are selfish and arrogant and like to mess you around. One thing I liked was being able to look at a policeman and feel "this guy is here to protect me from crime". The police are friendly and helpful. In SA, when I look at a policeman, my first thought is "this guy is here to mess me around and get entertainment out of flexing his muscles. Better avoid him". I Phillipines I just felt so happy. Yes, the place is run down in many places but the people are just so respectful and friendly. Even though the place is absolutely packed with people, and the traffic moves like a snail, they all just get along and don't get angry or impatient. You realize that there's no point in being impatient. It's not going to achieve anything. I was just calm all the time and went with the flow.

[@marjunmarcelocristobal2678]

NEW SUBSCRIBER HERE!! REALLY SPOT-ON!! SALUTE TO YOU!! ..and Love & Respect from a Filipino here!!

[@Jaja-bi2ze]

Good day po!!! Thank you for choosing Philippines 🇵🇭👍🏼❤️❤️❤️

[@NeoKrypton21]

Thank you for still choosing to stay on behalf of all the discouragement and shortcomings we have in our Filipino lifestyle and culture here. You've picked the Philippines among other countries, and you still choosing to stay than to leave is so highly appreciated from you, Dr. Laway. ❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@DrLawaytravels]

I really love this country, plus my sons are all Filipino or at least half and need to see the other side of their culture 👍

[@guillermasecuya3855]

​@@DrLawaytravels tnx so much sir to stay here.we hope your enjoy here.filipino is helpful and kindness and family oriented

[@mariaasunciondrtorres7411]

Yes i been to US to try my future but i found it so stressful unlike here in my hometown i love being Filipino and i am proud of my country may God keep you hoping you will find life partner here to take good care of you and enjoy more.

[@MN12warbird]

Honestly, just stay. Its not worth dealing with the bullshit here. Especially now with all this asian hatred crap going on in America where filipinos are being mistakenly blamed for covid. No different than when i was growing up as a kid here when my parents came here in the 70s and stupid white kids would blame any asians including filipinos for causing the Vietnam war. No doubt yes America is beautiful and spacious but its run all fucked up because nobody can agree to which way forward they want to proceed. So nothing gets done and problems get pushed over to the next administration. Unless you're rich, as in making over 100,000 a year, America isnt for you. Realize there is a such thing as saturation. Theres 300 million ppl here, but there aren't 300million jobs. Get the picture?

[@jacquesviau6165]

Sir, I love the view that you wake up to every mornings. I look forward to waking up next February to this as well

[@virgiliapamutongan1453]

Thank you! 👍 Welcome to the Philippines! Enjoy!

[@antonioalfaro5749]

Just want to add one thing, if I may, more than 90% of Filipino's working for a living outside the Country, "DO NOT" want to Leave the Philippines but, out of the necessity to earn a better living to help their Family survive. Thank you Sir, all of what you experienced in the Philippines is very true, I could not have said it, or done it any better.

[@DrLawaytravels]

You are spot on correct! necessity to help their family.

[@eduardochavacano]

actually, majority would want to go live abroad. Those that want to return to the Philippines are not happy because when they live abroad, they eat Filipino foood and speak Tagalog with other Filipinos. So nothing change for them. They didnt really get experience the culture of the foreign country they live on.

[@antonioalfaro5749]

@@eduardochavacano Please next time do not comment on things you absolutely know NOTHING ABOUT! You just show yourself to be very BIAS to Filipino's... We are not so stupid, we do know there are people like you in this world.

[@albertchang2758]

@@eduardochavacano my family member want to return home where the family is but they can't because abroad sustaining our leaving expenses, sacrifice is being made.. its not like abroad is not good.. its just family is important to us.. this is why internet connection is important to connect us

[@BigTroubleD]

I think that’s a lot of people who move to the US, it’s a great place to earn a living but not always a great place to live. It’s so costly.

[@patricke.987]

Hey Dr.Laway! It makes sense to me! I am simply happy for you! GOOD DECISION! Good decision!!!

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thanks!

[@Ray-cc5dq]

It has been 30 days for me in the Philippines. I am in Panglao and love it here so far. No rooster, barking dogs and very quite here

[@DrLawaytravels]

Nice!

[@klopossa2]

Where, I'm coming ..

[@Ray-cc5dq]

@@klopossa2 lots of places here. Check Airbnb. Alona beach

[@le4871]

Tagbilaran city Bohol is the city of friendship the place of very friendly people

[@makdaddy8399]

New listener here....Great job. You are spot on about all the division the media creates here in the states....I'm 64 and sick and tired of all the media, social media, education systems etc....everything seems to be focused on dividing Americans against each other......hope you stay safe and keep up the good work....BTW, I was stationed in Okinawa in 1977 and visited Manilla for three days on an R&R weekend....loved the people.

[@GwapoRick]

I am heading to davao On Dec 6th, looking forward to my first visit. Thanks for your insight !

[@algrand52]

I love this. This just affirmed that my plan of moving back permanently is sound which takes a ton of load off. Thanks, mate.

[@DrLawaytravels]

Glad it helped!

[@87GP400]

Good info. Good luck !

[@louiskatona7816]

I love your videos. I am also a passport brother waited in Thailand for the Philippines to open. I have also been in the Philippines twice last year and will make the move soon. I appreciate the good information.

[@Saguaro215]

Filipino American here. Can’t wait to go back & I have a year and half here in the states and I’ll be retiring . Just can’t wait. Thanks and enjoy out there 🇵🇭 🇺🇸

[@gaebreldixon9900]

Thank you for the good info you put out there Sir. Have a Blissful one😊

[@rodrigodelaconcepcion7478]

Thanks for the update. Keep Up the Fire, Dr. Laway. Can't wait to visit the Islands. God Bless.

[@MTBBikeLife]

Thank you for posting. I think there are alot of people who come to the Philippines expecting perfect paradise without appreciating that there will be Pro's and Con's.

[@JDizzoMusic]

Thanks again for hitting everything on the mark. My thoughts aew 95% mutual. It's definitely differnet now especially in California. People are more scatterbrain than ever. I need to detox from this environment soon and of course Philippines is first on my list.

[@alals6794]

What are you talking about? I live in metro LA, born and rasied here, and I love it. Ok, it's not prefect but what is? The PH? I don't think so. YEs, I will visith PH too but not because metro LA or even CA is "toxic", haha. Get real man.

[@JDizzoMusic]

@@alals6794 you may love it in California, but that's your preference. I was born and raised in California and first time in 56 years I am considering on leaving. Also this is the first time I've seen the population of California on decline including a congressional seat. The US is still a great country to live, but there are other states and countries that seem to be better options. Especially for people that have the capability to work remotely.

[@alals6794]

@@JDizzoMusic I do have the capability to work remotely friend. And I will move, actually to South America, because that is the best place to survive NUCLEAR WW3 but that's another topic. PH is a fantastic place to visit though, I agree with you there. Many pluses. Have a good day.

[@rolandocuevas4563]

Hi Dr , laway . I am enjoying your vlogs about my country. Iam the mrs

[@cesarcortez5696]

I’m glad that you enjoy living over there in the Philippine.

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thanks!

[@utotmo8453]

Thanks you stay out county Philippines, stay safe and enjoy , God bless, I'm new subscriber from kingdom of Saudi Arabia, overseas Filipino workers

[@DrLawaytravels]

Hello lokomoko, thanks for subscribing!

[@ramblinman787]

Keep going with your thoughtful and logical information, it is a breath of fresh air in the Pinas KZbin genre. Most of those detractors made poor choices, expected life to be exactly the same as in their home country, or didn't work through the expat adjustment phases to reach an adjusted lifestyle best suited to their new location.

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thank you so much!

[@klopossa2]

It makes it pretty easy to be happy when your being loved on by one if these hot babies..every day.

[@koolkat2359]

This was a great video and I enjoyed your take on the PH & the ppl. I too am in the process of taking a trip out there to venture and to research where I will be living and enjoying the rest of my existence! LOL ... I have been living in Canada for almost 50 years and it's time for me to go back and learn more of my country and contribute to my homeland and it's people in any way I can. I look forward to 2023 as this is the year I've decided to move back. Thx for the positive vibes and keep on keeping on. 😆

[@narsgrasya09]

Thanks for enjoying your stay in our country

[@suskagusip1036]

Dr. Laway's name took my homesickness away. Rooster 🐓 is my sign that I'm home. Enjoy the Philippines Dr. Laway.

[@perrysaker1526]

Getting ready to return back to uk for work, just spent the whole of December with my partner and children, spent 6 months here during the pandemic as well which was bitter sweet as you could imagine seeing as it was lockdown, we live here in polomolock right next to plantation facing mount matutum, I can honestly say I love this province life, I love the roosters, I love hearing the karaoke, i actually miss the roosters that much when I return to UK that I have them as my alarm call on my phone,..I love the province layed back way of life, I mean having everything you need is so close by, and we are only an hour away from general santos city for the mall... We even have an iced cream/ice lolly bike rider that pulls up right outside our gate for the children. If we need anything from the local stores in our village, the children are able to go get it as they are all well known Even we want a bottle of beer the kids are able to go get it..its as though the government step out of the way and let people live their lives, it very refreshing..we have easy access to fruit and vegetables pork fish and chicken, especiay pineapple seeing as the plantation is on our doorstep and it doesn't cost much to pay the security guards if they are about for any pineapples, the bills i.e electric and water are super low, the people are super friendly and it reminds me very much of when I was a boy in the 70s, neighbours all talk to eachother and help each other, the school is on our doorstep which is great for the kids, everything we have here right now is something that is pretty much dead in the UK in this day and age. The only downside to me is having to leave to return to work in the UK but seeing as the pound goes so far when converted to peso here it enables us to have a far better life than if I brought us all to England where we would be not only struggling but be miserable... I think many who do come to philppines hoping to live here, want what they had in the west but in a tropical surrounding. People should throw away all expectations. When you live here for so long and become part of a community where many people don't have the luxuries of the west.. you come to learn and convert to the realisation that you don't need all the trappings of the west, it's all crap! As long as you have the essentials, your family and your health, it really is paradise! I struggle to fit back into the UK society everytime I have to return, I'm completely detached from it, I don't think like they do now, I have seen poverty here that at beginning it cut me up but there's really nothing you can do to eliminate it, you do eventually became hardened to it, we help who we can when we can, but it's important to never try and change their culture to suit your comfort zones, and avoid the countries politics because it's none of our business.. after all, we are guests in a foreign land and should act accordingly!

[@jmmercado8169]

Nice to hear that you're enjoying your stay in our country... be friendly and a small amount generosity towards your ka-barangay will be of your avantage for sure they will repay you what have you showed they twice as much... more power on your channel.

[@nevinthephilippines]

Enjoyed watching your video.

[@roefarm8142]

Welcome to Philippines brother

[@luisasterioquerubin6829]

I do admire you and would like to encourage you to continue with your decision. I am here in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, and lived in the Philippines for 50 years. I just celebrated my 13rh month here and had my second Christmas.

[@jodisonglee3577]

😻🤗 thank you for the beautiful content.🇸🇽 God Bless you.🙏

[@puckster61554]

We're going on 13 yrs living in the Philippines and love it. We are on Luzon.

[@irenesolmirano6376]

Thanks for that positive view of my country and welcome to our hospitable and beautiful place. Please visit southern Luzon too where amazing natural sites are.

[@felzb.8102]

thank you for all what you say about our country.. It's encouraging, inspiring and challenging.

[@TWills-oe7hn]

Great perspective! I want to visit in December and make a decision from there.

[@MGMP369]

Respect on your analogy on our country your so spot on... the accuracy of your explanation is excellent comparative explanation is great nice vlogging you got my subs and like man...

[@coocoocachooglin]

Never mind the "nattering nabobs of negativism" (Spiro Agnew) 🤣 My own Filipina wife is sometimes the source of noise pollution in my house. When she talks on the phone to other Filipinos back home, for some reason she thinks she has to talk extremely loud for them to hear her 🤣 It is interesting that when a group of them get together they get all excited and talk louder and louder over each other laughing and carrying on and it gets louder and louder and louder, add in the music on blast and you have a noise pollution event! 🤣 It's ok, it's all in good fun. I'd definitely prefer hearing people having a good time than hear her scream and bitch about stuff like my American ex-wife did who was in a perpetual state of anger about the world. The Philippines reminded me of Mexico. It was hard to find a place that wasn't some kind of loud in Mexico either, both places have that in common.

[@DrLawaytravels]

That is so funny! When they get together hear and have a party it does get loud but it is a lot of fun!

[@chrisV8]

Haha, my gf is Filipina too. Met here over here though, not in the Philippines, she’s an engineer here. But she avoids more than 3 Filipinos together like the plague, she can’t stand the noise herself 😂.

[@tonyp2601]

Hahaha So true. I’m Pinoy.

[@mhelschmidtfeca6240]

@@chrisV8 hehehe im.pilipina too bt i hate more than 5friends all together becsuse its to loud and i dont like it either.

[@klopossa2]

Haven't noticed that in my ladies family..all speak.normal usually..

[@audyrodriguez8557]

Welcome to the Philippines bro...

[@Charles-ix5jc]

Thank you. I've been here in san carlos from the year for chicago and i wouldn't go back for nothing i'm 67 years old and i retire with social security. Good luck to you

[@chrishosmer1810]

It will always take time to adjust to a differant culture and its ways .The negatives probably have no real idea of what its like

[@toothsayer21]

Very gud comments on life in ph. Yeah good reason why less stressful..keep on. May u adopt well here in Philippines Anyway once in a while u can visit USA and have best of both worlds. Goodluck

[@DrLawaytravels]

Very true

[@derdlimvalencia]

i would thank you for your honest opinion in choosing our country as your second home.

[@Lions15]

Great Channel!

[@topscris]

When it's very noisy everytime, it's not good. When it's very quiet everytime, it's not good. Some noise, good. Some quiet, good. A mixture of everything is very good.

[@miketurpin4959]

I was in a slum in Marikina city for 33days and I was fine. I did visit Tarlac city and that's where we want to move too. You can get used to all of that noise. We stayed across the street from a rooster farm for a weekend and even 200 roosters didn't drive me crazy.

[@miketurpin4959]

The pollution that I didn't like was the exhaust from the jeepneys but what do you do

[@toothsayer21]

Very good reasons what's keeping u in ph. Yeah I like ur reason why it is less stressful here in the Philippines . Keep up your life here. Anyway you can go and visit USA once in a while. U can have best of both worlds. Good luck. Happy blogging.

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thank you so much!

[@dennislbrown]

I'm counting the days to get to Davao, will see after a few months for me as well. I get the same thing from the few that know I'm going, telling me not to sell my house, etc. Might try to meet up some time in the future.

[@elizavasquez4171]

I think you choose the right country. Soon I’m be heading that way. I would love to live in the Philippines . It’s noisy in America too. Too many crimes shooting everywhere killing kidnapping killing children at school, kids bringing guns parents worries everyday. Where do you want to go? Do you see people carry guns in the Philippines? nope, Philippines is more fun. Don’t worry about the roasters karaoke’s everywhere. Philippines is not as bad as America. Living here in America you always watch what you say to people…or else they tell you to go back to your country. Too many racist. They told me to go back to my country and I don’t belong to America. I have all my family here but I would go back to my homeland when I retire. Believe me I will be sitting by the water smiling and watch the sunrise. Stay in the Philippines as long as you want. You will be missing all that roasters noise in the morning.

[@Kwanglebeh]

There's lots of guns in the Philippines whether you see them or not.

[@klopossa2]

Yea. and if you don't watch what you say here. You might see one of this guns or a machete..common sense 🤔

[@guillermasecuya3855]

​@@Kwanglebeh you mean sir.you saw it have alot of gun here in philippines?are you sure sir?im saw it the gun the soldier here and the police men.the private army i didn't see it.

[@MN12warbird]

Lol what exactly are you talking about nobody carries guns? Lol last time i walked into the sm, or robinsons, or greenbelt or most other public places theres an armed guard with like 10 guns, ammobelt with a automatic rifle or shotgun on hand. Theres outdoor shooting ranges. My tito runs one of them.

[@lizagurrea8286]

@@Kwanglebeh In my life I never seen guns in the Philippines. Only the police and military. I never heard killing children at school kids bringing guns parents.

[@mikeheyjoebuenavistadreamin272]

i have found from watching many videos that a persons own personality greatly affects the ability to "accept,adapt and acclimate" those who can adapt and learn to unprogram their way of western thinking and impatience (to a point) seem to have a better go of it . you seem like a logical and levelheaded guy and i hope to follow in your footsteps someday

[@papajon376]

All true! Thanks 🙏

[@inocenciajereza4075]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@danielpasterp5837]

I just can’t wait to be back there!

[@albertpas5564]

Thank you for sharing your life living in the Philippines. Someday I will come back and visit. Goodluck 👍🏻🇵🇭🇺🇸

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thanks!

[@ronilroyoboy4457]

I have a neighbor here and he came from Montana. His first week here in Phil he cant sleep for a week. And I told him that you have to make your house sound proof by adding a inch foam to his walls and he is happy now. Here in Philippines guys you should always do improvise if you cant face the current.

[@rolinjunk]

This country and it's people are great! My advice is do not carry your stress here. You have to admire the live and let live part of this culture. All the people I have met here are very fair minded and proud to be here. All are helpful and concerned about each other. The people here is the best part of the Philippines. I am happy to be part of this place during this time of change through all cultures.

[@algrand52]

Stay for as long as you please. You're a very welcome addition to the populace.

[@DrLawaytravels]

The People really are what makes this country so great!

[@jesse75]

If the country is so great why does Filipino want to get out ?

[@jesse75]

@@DrLawaytravels not that great of country. All Filipino corrupt in one way or another.

[@algrand52]

@@jesse75 I never wanted to leave. I had to because my parents' petition for me to come over to the US is about to be revoked after ignoring it for a few years. Almost to a man, Pinoys here US citizens for decades, expressed desire to retire in the country. But most Pinioys leave for economic reasons. All countries, no matter how economically stable have migrant communities scattered in every corner of the planet. What's your point?

[@alonahinautan9290]

Hello Dr Laway, new subscriber here.

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thanks for subbing!

[@cezmarana1131]

Thanks you don't regret it! 🙏 @ Dr.Laway missed my beloved country pH 🇵🇭 🤩 I want to hear the rooster. Karaoke 🎤 etc. Watching from Bahrain 🥰 keep safe Godbless 🙏♥️

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thanks for listening

[@eavxphilgrlifeinhongkong]

Hi Doctor Always stay safe enjoy living in our country the Philippines our beloved hometown Iloilo.watching alwys from HK.

[@emeraldgrene3129]

Live life accdg to what you feel.life here is happy go lucky.. in reality you'll love philippines the more you stay..wherever you go in this world there are negatives ..keep love and keep safe..good luck. Enjoy your stay..

[@carlitonaval5082]

Everyone is welcome and enjoy your stay for good reason and convenience of life and more fun .

[@deganztv]

love this video and i hope you will enjoy and be happy there in my home country as for me i am still investing there for my retirement as well. Good luck

[@man4YAWEH454]

Doc said, his wait time to complete his license reg. was 2 1/2 hrs. I have waited for 2-5 hrs before. 🤔🤣 Great video. Very well articulated. Thank you for the beautuful scenary again, Peace.Glad you are enjoying life.

[@LGFrancy]

I am planning to move there in October still try to get things together here. Everyone here wants me to stay here at work. But I think I am moving there I pray it all works out soon. See you soon.

[@randolph5401]

Good to see you enjoying your time there, as a Filipino I know the negatives that a lot of people may have about the Philippines and for you to take it in with a positive mindset is really awesome. Enjoy life there as you see fit . Love your insight !

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thank you so much!

[@chrisgatehouse6842]

Dr Laway - Great channel and tell it like it is, respect. The cultural differences exist everywhere you go and you have to roll with them even if your a pensioner like me. I live in Gensan (Mindanao) and have adapted to the lines in the malls (but if I have an off day), I still am prone to "High Blood" especially around lunchtime when I want to eat........so solution, do your shopping early!! The main gripe I have, and its more of a fear really is hitting someone whilst driving. Its a nightmare when there are no rules, and tricycles just stop for no reason, nobody uses indicators, cars come from out of nowhere at speed, pedestrians walk anywhere they want, bikes and tricycles do not have lights and provinces have bad lighting (or no street lighting at all) in some cases. Being a foreigner I am terrified of hitting anyone and refuse to drive at night, because that is just a lottery when you can not see what is in front of you. Hope you do not have the same experience as me. But otherwise I enjoy being here and my lifesyle is far better than in the UK.

[@truthhurtsalways4u]

Its terrible here in manila.when people get off a taxi or their vehicle,they make sure than before opening the door that there is no speeding cyclist or motorbike rider headiing your way.few yrs ago,this was not the case.there are more motorbikes now than vehicles.traffic issue is not exclusive to the philippines,but it also happens even in mexico and other latin and african countries.btw,its better in the philippines than in saudi arabia to cause an accident.if youre runover by saudi motorists there,they will blame you the victim,as Court will claim that its your fault, as if you were not in their country,then accident should not have happened!

[@DrLawaytravels]

I rarely drive at night here unless absolutely necessary. Mostly because my Wife fusses that it is dangerous. But you are so right half the time the other vehicles do not have any lights on and it is hard to see the open holes in the road even if marked at night Been about 7 years since I was in Gensan, need to go back soon to check it out, never went to any of the malls there was mainly just passing through.

[@cecilioguia1586]

Wherever one goes he/she needs to enjoy and appreciate the beauty of nature. Of course, there are always pros and cons when travelling abroad.

[@KanoKanding]

I often wonder how people develop their expectations. I've been fortunate in that I've traveled to about 40 different countries. Not everyone has those experiences. But the PI are fantastic, in keeping with your opinion.

[@siradoboandkalbo]

I failed my two months lifestyle adjustment. I was still eating out, took grab every where I go, tip everyone and Starbucks everyday. I left Philippines yesterday and going back in December to try lifestyle adjustment.

[@edgarnapiza4667]

Yeah it’s a matter of changing lifestyle.

[@jesse75]

If you're generous you'll run out of money and you can't be friends with everyone. It's not even a good idea to have many friends.

[@my_other_side473]

You don't need to adjust if it is still on your budget. But if if your budget can't covered your lifestyle then that's the time you need to adjust.

[@robbiemackay1023]

Good on you, I agree with everything you said.

[@richardvelante4849]

Noise is perceptional. The complaints people have dont always apply to all. Besides, annoyance only happens if you let it. What is peaceful is how you perceive it to be. I prefer these "noises" and "inconveniences" (so called) for the price of being where you love to be.

[@agathalove2332]

You're Lucky Mr. Phillipines less expensive if you know what to do your money but of are extravagant it's stay where you are ..

[@st3pp3nw0lf86]

Some people aren't capable of adapting to a different country. I'm 36, I moved to Poland from Chicago at 24 and that was a bigger adjustment than moving from the States to Davao City this year. People will b*tch just to b*tch. I don't understand anyone who complains about living in another country. Go home and pay $11 for a pound of ham if you don't like it. Is it perfect here? Of course not. Is it perfect anywhere? BTW thank you for bringing up inflation back home, it is difficult to explain to people how bad things apparently are getting stateside... Yes we make more but everything costs more, and what voodoo [economics] is taking place for the dollar to overtake the Euro I cannot comprehend. BTW younger Filipinos do ask about Trump and our politics. I've had multiple university student types bring up 'voting rights' in the states. My response is always 'Do you need an ID to vote here? ' 'Yes of course!' 'Well some states and people insist that's racist' And then their heads explode from confusion. Love your videos!

[@DrLawaytravels]

That is interesting about the younger Filipino's. Most of the people I hang out and talk to are in their mid-late 30's and 40's so I really do not have much of an idea about the University Age. Interesting that they follow our politics. When I was in Eastern Europe they did. Thanks for the input!

[@Asphalt_iggi]

My peers in the Philippines hate the bad orange guy. I would rather read a mean tweet than paying for $5gallon gas. I can ignore a tweet, high gas prices and higher cost of every day living I cannot.

[@st3pp3nw0lf86]

@@Asphalt_iggi Media coverage and the twitter or facepage don't tell the whole story and that's mostly how people outside of a country form their opinions. I kinda figure it's like trying to make sense of local politics. I don't know enough about BBM to have an opinion and frankly I shouldn't have one as a guest in this country. Its hard to explain how bad things have become in the States. I used to jump all over people about it, even get angry but I'm glad I slowly exposed my fiance to different points of view while we talked for a year before meeting. We're at some bar trivia night here in Davao a while back and she randomly writes ' Let's go Brandon! ' on our answer board. Its not all that different from reading foreign press about Du30 or now BBM, but then you talk to regular people and begin to understand how their lives improved, or maybe how they didn't... Heck I don't know what to believe about this sugar issue all I know is I'm dying for a coca-cola. Sorry for rambling a bit but hopefully I made enough sense. TLDR you gotta sift through both sides to find the real story. The wise man understands he doesn't know sh*t from apple butter without a taste test.

[@gben82]

I had a young educated Filipino guy asking me about America being racist back in 2020 after the GF riots. Thankfully most Filipinos still don't care about the culture/political war going on in the USA, and they don't give a hoot what your feelings on Trump are--positive or negative.

[@klopossa2]

@@Asphalt_iggi hate the orange guy??? The alternative would be abortion without his recent Republican work.

[@cesarbagsic7677]

HOME IS WHERE TO SPEND/INTEND TO LIVE THE LIFE U DESIRE...ENJOY AND BE SAFE...MABUHAY!!!😃🤗👍

[@melraine919]

Well done RESPECT ✊ I've been their done it 3 times the last time was for 9 months originally went for 6 months and then got court up in the COVID and couldn't leave Masbate Island...… Whoopee!!!! Been back 2 years now and I don't half miss the PHILIPPINES 👍👊✊❤ UK

[@paengsolo2047]

I agree with you man stay safe brother

[@geobergh]

Belgian retired living in Philippines for 6 years + I 100% agree with all you said.

[@BikolanongLayas21]

Absolutely true Dr laway. Those afams complaining can stay in well off areas, exclusive subdivisions why stay in rural areas where nature is freely coexist with them.. And they can go retire with their pension at their countries let's see how far it goes.. Your amazing laway.. Im here in Europe working but don't plan on retirement here either.. Only in the Philippines hehe Filipino watching from Germany 🇩🇪🇵🇭

[@DrLawaytravels]

Thank you so much!

[@marialiezel6243]

Good to know many foreigners is loving to stay here in Philippines.

[@cynthiamiraflor]

If your a doctor you can stand to an small clinic in any where of your place located! All professional in the philippines are learning english to the university ! That's why we can work in any country all over the globe! God bless!

[@kenheim8170]

Aloha lads How is the family Life is better in Philippines All the best God bless ye ken