Regular Guy FINALLY speaks out

I sit down and ask some questions of Scotty from Regular guy after we spend a few days pal-ing about Malaybalay, Philippines.
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[@Chris-gi9ch]

When i first started watching Regular Guy, he was a bit overwhelming for my taste, but i returned to watch, and really developed an appreciation, and respect in him. 👍

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Nice guy, Regular Guy

[@NoMortgageNomad]

Always good to see Scotty. And you are very good at interviewing...one of the best I've seen. Thanks for sharing!!

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Thank you, you are kind to say that. We were just winging it. Nothing prepared.

[@Regular_Guyph]

Good to see you too nomad

[@thebeachoflife]

What Scotty says about, "Respect" is absolutely huge. If respect isn't given up front it's a huge turn off and i big red flag. These women here are generally very respectful.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Agreed. In general I also really like the culture of saying sir and mam too. Really polite folks here in the philippines.

[@thebeachoflife]

grats on the subscriber bump!

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Thanks, it been huge!

[@franciscoaguilar123]

I watched a couple of youtube videos where they were attacking Scotty and felt it was pretty shallow and nothing that can't be found on endless other sites. I have no dog in this hunt but couldn't find anything that got me upset or outraged. Scotty's videos are entertaining and educational at the same time.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Thise gossip videos get more attention than most of my high effort videos unfortunatly. People love drama.

[@lkabong5529]

I am a Scotty fan, but to be honest, he did have a couple of drunken live streams at Phillies in Angeles that he took down. He didn't do or say anything that hadn't been said by thousands of guys before him that were drunk and out having a good time. The difference was that he was filming a live video at the time. A lot of comments were begging him to stop and others encouraging him to continue. It really just played right into the hands of those self-righteous and sanctimonious youtube channels that live off of being haters and outright Karen's.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

@@lkabong5529 i certainly won't be casting the first stone...or any stones for that matter.

[@davidkaiser810]

On these kinds of videos it is all based on assumptions and hearsay

[@tonymars1093]

@@lkabong5529Andy Omar is definitely a Karen. 😂

[@hansgerber4278]

Just been over there last few weeks and so true !!!!! Allover Manila , CDO , Davao, Dumaguete , Oslob not one rude person nothing stolen whatsoever !!!!!! Safer than many if not most western cities these days !!! Compliment to the Philippines and btw same in Thailand just weeks beforehand !!!

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Agreed. Obviously recommends being lax with personal security but if you mess up you have a good probability of being OK. Asia is great for polite, well-mannered people.

[@thekoshertourist]

Totally agree with the comment about expenses. I've been living in Thailand for the better part of the past 2 yrs and if you're not careful it can actually be quite expensive, albeit still less then when I was in the US

[@expatlifestyle2000]

The temptation to party in thailand is huge.

[@thekoshertourist]

@@expatlifestyle2000 not even party, just regular everyday things can add up if not watching...partying can blow the budget out real quick, lol

[@KutWrite]

This is the most affable and clean-cut I've seen Scotty-Boy!

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Not a regular talk with regular guy.

[@AlanaW2567]

Scotty hang in there honey. There are plenty of mean spirited vloggers that have no agendas other than trashing their fellow humans. Love your videos. Love your personality. Keep being you. ❤

[@waltgreen8759]

he's quitting now. very sad!! :(

[@expatlifestyle2000]

I love the positivity, Alana.

[@RussellHank-t3t]

If he didn't talk like the women there were supposed to be used, I could appreciate some of what he brings. I wouldn't know of Malaybalay if it wasn't for him but that doesn't mean I can respect him. He has to mature first.

[@TitB1199]

North American men are often like a bunch of old women. Look at the vlogging scene in Thailand, most people just get on with their own channels. Why? The Westerners who go there are usually European whereas the Philippines is mostly Americans.

[@RussellHank-t3t]

@@TitB1199 @TitB1199 Speaking as an American who was raised by his father, I am in a position to know why your statement is at least partly accurate. The women here have disrespected their husbands to the point that the men leave them with the children. This is terrible for the children because the boys grow up to become women and the girls grow up to be modern feminists. The only good solution is to let the men raise the children when they part with the wife but the court isn't going to let us fix our society. They need to foster the upbringing of unstructured future criminals. Can you explain why you think Thailand is more for a manly man? BTW, how would you rate French men as compared to North American men? Are they not Western culture too?

[@franklidgad]

Nice to see Scotty from a different point of view. It will be interesting to see who (if any) out of all the Filipinas available who he settles down with. I don't think he is quite ready yet as he is having too much fun. I was expecting pauses during the video to show off the baberoonies but then I remembered this was not a video by Scottyboy. (I did notice a few though) Keep doing more videos with him as it is helping you grow your channel immensely. This is your top video now as of Sep 2024.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Thanks I had a great time sitting down with him and filming it. Hopefully, you like my other videos as I have quite an extensive catalog of many varieties regarding expat lifestyles.

[@anaslife_official]

My full support will always with you Sir Scotty regular Guy 🇵🇭 thank you for being kind God bless you more and keep safe Sir. Ana 🇵🇭🇵🇭🙏🙏🇵🇭

[@tonymars1093]

You’re a sweetheart Ana!

[@garyschwitz3383]

Scotty a great blogger also and both of you will be a success.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Thank you sir. I hope one day I will be.

[@antonioespanol2123]

Generally they admire foreigners, anywhere in the country.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

The local people have been very good to me and I find them to be admirable too. Respectful, strong families, and so much more...

[@everymanrepeatsastory5188]

Well personally I find they love me in Dumaguete.

[@EricvanDorp007]

The regular guy is so right in many things, that's why I follow this personality guy. End of this year, I will follow his steps and go on an investment visa to the Philippines. Learned a lot from him...

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Idk if he is on an investment visa. I think he may be on the tourist visa.

[@P-TownReport]

Scottster you always bring a fun and relatable spin to the conversation.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

It's true.

[@coda4life]

He’s really just … well … a REGULAR guyyy!! (in my best impression) 😂

[@JuanKlaro.tv90s]

Canadians have found their hearts in CDO. The likes of Scotty, Kyle, Bret and other western culture looking for retirement places. Something in the place everything seems balance upon their taste. Malaybalay is a good one too. In Luzon probably Tagaytay and Baguio. Hope you find your sweet spot in Philippines Scott.👏🇵🇭

[@expatlifestyle2000]

I'm in CDO enjoying some shopping and burger King now. Plenty of lovely places to hang our north American hats here I'm the islands.

[@Stonefeather53]

Scotty has my full support. He shows me all of Philippines and has a quirky, at times comedic way to interact and express his opinion. The slander and accusations directed towards him from 2 American KZbinrs and their followers is beyond disgusting and shameful. These people should be prosecuted, and investigated what they try to hide.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Dramatubers are lame imo. People watch it though.... their channels get way more views than my positive and informative vids.⁰

@@Regular_Guyph Go Scotty!! I agree mate.

[@bigjohnson7415]

​@@Regular_GuyphThat good Scottyboy. People just can't live and let live. Crab mentality, see someone else doing well, drag them back in. Sad, really.

[@thatkajunguy8029]

​@@expatlifestyle2000 Unfortunately drama sells, look at all those stupid housewife shows, people love conflict

[@SteveHartford422]

@@Regular_Guyph I think Omar lives out of his car.....................hahahahhahaha. He's tool, runs his pie hole, but when confronted walks away, goes to his car (home) and whines.

[@rickconn5293]

Left my iPhone in a taxi near Ayala Mall, and I told another taxi guy and he said, I know him and will call, 10 minutes and I had my iPhone back! What crime, there is none. 15 years, in Philippines and I 100 % agree with Scottie! Safer here then in the USA at night

[@expatlifestyle2000]

I've had similar experiences in thailand and the philippines. I'll leave something and when I come back (sometimes days later) and they have it waiting for me.

[@LoveNanayArAr]

I am a resident of Malaybalay and I could tell you it's not cheaper. Went to Moalboal 2 weeks ago, great coffee latte @130 with presentation. Here? 170 on a to go disposable cup. Espresso/Americano 65/75 there while it's 150/160 here. And the quality isn't compromised and the ambiance is even better. Tablea (chocolate drink) is over a hundred for a pack when it's just 50+ down MisOr. Condo that's preselling is over 5M here whilst you can get 2M+ in Dumaguete. No thieves? So funny. Offices and stores are being robbed at night . Happened 1st quarter this year. Good luck.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Interesting info from a local. I guess we can only see so much from an outsiders perspective.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

It is interesting to know and a super common misconception.

[@LoveNanayArAr]

@@expatlifestyle2000 I actually thought everything has gone overly expensive all over Ph, but no. Let's compare the food "pastil" in Kabacan vs here, it's 10 pesos there and 25 here. 🤷 I ate at some "karenderia" in Moalboal in the middle of the busy touristy area, I asked for half rice to be surprised that their serving of half rice is more than our serving of 1 rice here.

[@LoveNanayArAr]

And again, I just have to reiterate. It's no longer safe here like it used to be. Do not leave your belongings unattended. People would enter stores/offices at night even with CCTV and even if it's near enforcement.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Wow. You are the only person I have heard talk like this. I wonder if people only tell me positive things because they want me to have a good impression...

[@franktaylor7617]

😎👍🇺🇲 Scotty reminds me of the California Valley Girl speech.😏 He has is own style and like it or not. It's making Scotty popular. There's nothing offensive. Maybe slightly inappropriate at times but it's usually just slightly. The witch hunt seems unwarranted. Good luck Scotty. Life is a learning process. We can learn from our mistakes 😁 Cheers from the PNW Seattle WA area ✌️

[@utubenewb1265]

Malaybalay looks really nice, and of course has some cooler weather and has some inexpensive options for rents, foods, etc. But as for cool weather there are many mid-size and smaller municipalities around Mindanao that have cool weather similiar to Baguio.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Do you have any city names I should explore?

[@utubenewb1265]

Well of course almost all the municipalities bordering Malaybalay. But also there's Claveria, there's Libonia which is close to CDO. But also there's Maragusan northeast of Davao, it looks beautiful online. How much time have you spent next door in Valencia? Is it pretty nice?

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Thanks. I'll look those up. Everyone I talked to about valencia mentioned how it's to much concrete and they preferred malaybalay. With the festival going on I haven't explored outside a small part of the city yet. I'm sure ill get around to it though.

[@utubenewb1265]

@@expatlifestyle2000 I'm sure you know this, but before checking out rural parts of Mindanao, you might ask at a PNP Station about the security situation on your route. I know that Marawi City had serious problems as late as 2017, and the rural parts near that city might not be advisable to visit. Good travels.

[@meatslide]

Been in the Philippines a couple of years. Life is different here. There was and is still a lot to adjust to. Ups and downs. Positives and negatives. Despite the hardships I'm still here. So, there must be some good here😀

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Glad to hear your loving the philippines. I'm still searching around but I do love it here in Malaybalay.

[@1CPickle]

Scotty Boy has found his place, his videos are (IMO) one of the best of all the Philippine vlogers. Hope he doesn’t change his style or format. These hate vlogers are small and insignificant and are just trying to increase their pathetically low view rate by using his name.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

He is a unique personality and very intriguing. Shame anyone would mess with his happiness.

[@tonymars1093]

@@expatlifestyle2000totally agree!

[@kayakcobber524]

I arrived early nineties in Bugo, CDO and travelled Mindanao intense. Bukidnon was very nice. Had my tent with me and spend lots of time ofthebeaten track, as it was not common at all. Setting a tent up near houses or just in the middle of nowhere. Nowadays Malaybalay, Valencia etc developt a lot. Ended up in Negros and lived there many years. Still always loved Mindanao...and could go around without meeting anerikano's for many weeks. That time was a little more tensed, but overall safe. Was in CDO and withnessed Sendong close at hand ..and saw many body bags that time. One of my more sad stories of the PH.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Wow. That seems like a wild adventure you had. I can't even fathom traveling around in a tent and without the convenience my cell phone provides me.

[@kayakcobber524]

@@expatlifestyle2000 that was long before the cellphone era and the money lasted much longer. Beside more paved roads, fastfood etc. nowadays the rural areas has enough to offer. But not for everyone for sure...for me wildcamping is still number one to go around everywhere.

[@eknl]

Scotty, "Me as a Regular Guy...". Lol i see what he did there. 😆 And getting to know someone intellectually before dropping bones* is the way to go. Great interview!

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Well said! Thanks.

[@stannmcb3]

Been pleasantly surprised more than I have been disappointed. I would never recommend it but I went on a drunken bar crawl by myself and left a lot of expensive camera equipment in a bar and walked away. A buy me drinky bar girl went through all the bars on the strip until she found and gave me my bag back. That was in the mid 1970s and I still think about it

[@MegaEasyliving]

If a woman said to me 'why are you so cheap?' that just answered in my getting to know that woman. I'll just walk away.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Pay attention to what people say and do if you want to understand people. No doubt.

[@Philibusting]

Definitely a conversation ended - agree.

[@majorronaldmandell7835]

You have to understand that in the Philippines one of the worse insults there is is to call someone “Kuripot”, which means cheapskate. Being a cheapskate is an unforgivable sin, and nobody want to be with someone who is believed to be a cheapskate because it’s shameful, and will ruin their reputation. Do you get it? It’s the culture and you can’t judge someone from another culture in their own country by your culture.

[@KC-in9px]

If a woman asks you why you're so cheap it's a valid question. Why are you so cheap? You'll be a lonely man with lots of money. That sounds like a dreadful existence.

[@kajjebre]

​@@KC-in9pxdepends, if guy spends on his car a lot he is NOT cheap. He is wise guy as car will not take his house away. Spending a lot on 1 girl shows she is just gold digger

[@davidssunstar]

Scotty, I like the way you live and watching your vids...I hope I see you again sometime in the Philippines. Man you look relaxed so if you went back to Malaybalay...it must be great. Me too man im looking for the place to live there.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

I've went pretty in depth on several locations to retire in my channel. I would suggest you subscribe and take a look at my previous videos. -Nate

[@MarcRichard-b1u]

I love Regular Guy…He’s funny and always going to new places….😊

[@expatlifestyle2000]

He was the one who told me about malaybalay when we met in Bacolod. He has seen so much!

[@Regular_Guyph]

Hey my friend thanks

[@MarcRichard-b1u]

@@Regular_Guyph Your welcome….

[@reflectioninthesnow7953]

I stayed in Manila for awhile in the 80's in Ermita area on M.H.Del Pilar st . This was the heart of the red light district of Manila then. Lots of expats and assorted characters. Great times, great clubs, great restaurants. I remember Rosie Mexican restaurant and going to Rizal park and Gen MacArthur Blvd, and Barrio Fiesta restaurant. Loved the area, but I can tell you going outside to Quapo for example, well you better watch yourself! Manila was dangerous in those days!

[@expatlifestyle2000]

To be honest its hard for me to imagine the travel world before the internet and phones. It must have been a totally different experience.

[@wotwot6868]

The reason why the girl brought her full 12 person family is that they see you as opportunity to get out of poverty or a ticket to America. I think any country with the poverty level like Philippines, you will find there similar desperation. If you go out of the big cities in the Philippines, you will find more of those who are desperate.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Great point

[@realgains1538]

CORRECT !

[@davidjones7493]

I married a Filipina Life has been hell but I can tell you nobody on her family wants to come to America The pinoys them- selves want to stay home

[@noelhernandez7215]

I like Scotty Boy's personality. I'm from LosbAngeles California

[@Kevinsims22]

Been in PH for a week now, was in Manila for three days and a boy, maybe 14 tried to pickpocket me unsuccessfully, and there was a never ending line of scammers and beggars, but since leaving Luzon I have only had incredibly lovely interactions. Really loving the Visayas.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

I won't even go to manilla and am usually annoyed having to fly into it. Not a fan.

[@sun3143]

even if din’t like his subject matter Scotty is differnt and harmless in a good way: keep it up Scotty

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Great outlook. A lot of fellas come out here with the main reason being women. I'm not one of them but I respect that he talks about it for those who want to know.

[@sun3143]

One quick question, Scotty: about to book my flight the visa, do you get it upon arrival? any thoughts for me or if you add it to a video. thats cool.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

@sun3143 nate Here. If your American you can just show up here.

[@gregmertz1202]

Good review love regular guy

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Much appreciated

[@keonesilva3646]

I met a Province Girl in Dalguete Cebu on a FB group (not a dating group ! 😂) and she video chatted with me often. When we started chatting she called me "sir". I said uou don't need to call me sir. She said it is just what we say to a man. I said it feels wierd. Shd said what do you want me to call you ? I aaid my name is John. She said "Okay Sir John " . I loved it. She took me on Jeepneys and motorcycle rides in video chats. Walking tours and even met her family. They freaked out at my long blond hair and blue eyes and long beard. It was a riot. I wanna come visit maybe leave Hawaii. Cool video. I like how people don't fear or get pissed off when you video them. Here people hate it. Aloha thanks again for the video. ❤

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Happy to hear you made such a close connection from such a long distance. I'm still respectful where and when I film but the young people here jump into my shots all the time. They are very used to social media and use Facebook constantly. Make your plans and come check it out. It's great here!

[@AnthonySpackman]

Scottie is a terrific vlogger, hes simply the best!

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Nice guy. Regular guy.

[@Regular_Guyph]

Anthony thanks

[@earthwalker007]

Malaybalay provincial capital of Bukidnon. Probably the best city in Bukidnon. Sayre highway runs through the city. There are well-kept areas and is quite pleasant. Upgrades required : Bus Terminal Gaisano needs a face-lift Malaybalay will never be an ExPat zone as it is far too small to offer extensive and varied services. Meanwhile Davao and Cebu have everything expats need

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Good points. I think the bus terminal is just fine, though. It seems to run very efficiently.

[@haroldharris9832]

The rule for KZbin Vloggers is the vloggers with lots of viewers constantly get attacked by unsuccessful vloggers with not very many viewers. The mostly unknown vloggers do it to gain attention and gain viewers. They cannot do it in any other way. Sort of a form of jealousy that someone else has done what they cannot do successfully.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Agreed. Luckily I'm a small channel so people will leave me alone. I hope....

[@charlesetienne6037]

Hi Scotty see all the trolls about you but I still.a fan of your videos and trips

[@leagarrido817]

Agree with your perspective on dating. To start simple, and this applies wherever or whatever station you are in life.

[@Jammer411]

VERY FIRST VIDEO OF REGULAR GUY NOT TALKING LIKE JERRY SEINFELD AND SAYING THE PHILLY WILLY AND SAYING...DANG CUZZZ

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Either way he is interesting to listen to.

[@thatkajunguy8029]

​@@expatlifestyle2000 There are only 2 expat channels I subscribe to, watch and recommend and both are in this video...... I'm not saying the others aren't good, truthfully I don't know since I don't watch them, but watching some old fart showing off his young wife, guys sitting around doing nothing in every video, those pretending everything is perfect there and screwed up everywhere else and the backstabbing drama guys are just old, repetitive and BORING to me..... Keep doing your thing and we'll keep watching

[@cheapcharlie7]

But what about the “babarounies” 😂

[@expatlifestyle2000]

@thatkajunguy8029 you are a welcome individual to my channel any day. Stay awesome, stay yourself.

[@thatkajunguy8029]

​@@expatlifestyle2000 Thank you for your kind words, I tend to speak my mind, not malicious or hurtful, and sometimes it's taken the wrong way..... Keep up the great work Nate

[@davidjones7493]

Regular Guy is way better with interviews now.. he use to be horrible.. lots of repeating and stuttering. Stayed away from him for several months decided to look him up again .. am impressed

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Me and him actually discussed this at length. Its so weird being on camera. haha really takes some getting used to.

[@careysretirementjourney]

Cdo and surrounding area great. Single women everywhere, mtns, and good golf.

[@grahamw56]

Great interview guys ! Both of you are welcome to visit with myself...a Brit, and pamily, if ever you're up Pangasinan way (not far from Manaoag). Take care guys.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Thanks Graham.

[@foreignermakingmoney-phili1458]

Great vid

[@rickconn5293]

I had a taxi cab guy not turn his meter on, it was a short trip, and when I saw it I told him not to treat Forignen guys that way! He saie "I am so sorry, I will not do this again"! Thats in Cebu! Lovely people there

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Hopefully he kept his word. Have you seen my video of when I was robbed in phnom pehn?

[@KATHERINE-so5di]

Scotty is a good man.. I've watched him since he started his channel still watching until now. Always his number 1 fan. ❤

[@expatlifestyle2000]

I'm happy he talked me into coming to malaybalay.

[@KATHERINE-so5di]

@@expatlifestyle2000 That's good to know. Enjoy Ph 🇵🇭 you two!!

[@KATHERINE-so5di]

@@expatlifestyle2000 pls say hi and regards to Scotty for me.. Thanks! 🙂

[@Regular_Guyph]

Katherine love you to bits 😂

[@KATHERINE-so5di]

@@Regular_Guyph 🤗

[@eibbor171]

"worst thing that can happen if people are drinking you might get invited for a beer" Me: *sweats profusely in introvert*

[@expatlifestyle2000]

🤣

[@Nickfury-p8y]

You won the internet with this comment.

[@catsupchutney]

So Malaybalay earned repeat visits. I hope to visit it myself. I'll be in Cebu in June.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

It's pretty awesome here. I keep extending my stay after each positive experience.

[@billybobfalang]

100% true much safer in the Philippines than many cities in the USA . I’d say by a lot .

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Agreed.

[@realgains1538]

every single major US city is far worse then anywhere in Pinas including the ARMM. Me ..41 years in the culture/

[@realgains1538]

every single major US city is far worse then anywhere in Pinas including the ARMM. Me ..41 years in the culture/

[@TitB1199]

It's safer than most Black American neighbourhoods, but that's not saying much.

[@realgains1538]

@@TitB1199 Who said Black....where I come from in the South any city over 200,000 is way more dangerous than anywhere in Pinas ...do you live in Pinas? I have traveled all through the country for 40 years and have lived here for 12 ...what Regular Guy has said is generally correct but I would not go so far as to say that there is no crime. Americans get in trouble here with their loud mouths ....do NOT piss of a pinoy male because "saving face" is a BID DEAL here...if you beat him up ...he will will likely come back and do serious harm to you or kill you. That's the biggest threat here....being a loud mouth American like some of my fellow Americans

[@SternDrive]

The interview was interesting, but what really caught my attention is all those light things in the background that were falling out of the sky constantly. I've seen them in other sites as well. What are those things?

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Little toys sold by vendors.

[@DirectCurrent4u]

Right Here! Two of the best Traveling Vloggers in the Philippines on KZbin. What more could You ask for. Keep up the great Journey!

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Thanks DC. You are a good man and I always appreciate your kind words.

[@bryanlonger8646]

Wow...we can see the vibe of this city...

[@expatlifestyle2000]

It's usually more chill but this over month long festival adds more folks. Still real friendly vibe though.

[@ivoted7199]

Go Scotty-Boy!

[@expatlifestyle2000]

I was trying to get home to stay but he did end up on the go.

[@realgains1538]

As I said clearly before ...of course there is crime in Pinas. .....However, M rate in the USA from recent stats is 6.4 per 100,000 people ....in Pinas it's 4.3 per 100,000. That stat speaks volumes. There is no question in my mind, as a good old boy Southern boy that worked as a travel nurse in the USA for 21 years, and has lived in Pinas for over 12 years, and has been to all but 8 provinces, and who has been to all the ARMM provinces in Pinas including Sulu, as to which is the more dangerous country . As I have mentioned before I recently had to pull out my weapon in New Orleans in my last visit home and luckily he suddenly stop threatening me with a tire iron that he pulled out of his car trunk lol and I was not in a "bad " part of town either. My god Shreveport, my old home town, is a total nightmare now and it's not even that big. I don't go anywhere in my home state without my 9mm and there are worse states than mine....very sad. I have never ever felt threatened in Pinas. Malaybalay is almost the same population as Shreveport Louisiana...I will walk anywhere in Malaybalay at any time of the day or night....I would only walk in maybe 1/4 of Shreveport in the day time and almost nowhere at night LOL ! There are loads of US cities as bad or worse than Shreveport !

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Oddly enough in my city the murder rate was essentially 0. A close by town was considered the murder capitol of the USA for a long period of time. Less than an hour away from each other but VERY different people. America is wild.

[@Re3iRtH]

Haven't had his dating experience at all (I live in Cebu). No girl has asked me for any money, many (most) of them are happy to pay for their own transportation and do dates that cost me 0 pesos. Also, it has been very easy to find quality, loyal, and supportive long term partners. Its almost every other girl you meet here. Great interview!

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Interesting. I had your same experience in iloilo city. Out here in Mindanao I would say my experience more closely resembles scotty though.

[@Re3iRtH]

@@expatlifestyle2000 Ormoc was my same experience in Cebu city / province and Bohol, except even moreso. I am actually waiting for the time a filipino girl I date asks me to buy her something, or take her to X, or be nothing but frugal and supportive.

[@Re3iRtH]

@@expatlifestyle2000 That interesting you had that experience in Mindanao. I haven't spent a lot of time there myself, but based on that fact there are less foreigners there than anywhere else, I would think the girls would be even more simple, loyal, frugal, and traditional.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

@@Re3iRtH there is always an outlier in a group.

[@matapeake]

really good interview

[@expatlifestyle2000]

I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@brienmurray5510]

Scotty you are the best, you can be serious but you also make fun ,keep the videos coming mate enjoy watching.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Hopefully you enjoy my channel. I would recommend you check out some of my iloilo videos if you like walk and talks.

[@1307scooter]

I am moving to Dumaguete next month. I am burdened with all the things I am shipping. I just can't let some of my lifestyle go.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

I'm an oddity by only owning 3 bags of possessions. My question is what if you would prefer to live somewhere else in the philippines or perhaps even another country. Do you want to pay to move all your stuff every time?

[@1307scooter]

@@expatlifestyle2000 Once I find the perfect place I want to stay there for the rest of my life.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

@@1307scooter hopefully dumaguete will be the right fit for you. Definitely check out my other videos. I have a pretty thorough showing of some other philippines locations on there.

[@majorronaldmandell7835]

Another thing about the Philippines is that age does not matter.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

I know it matters regarding respect and status. Also I have also seen a decrepit dude in his 70s creep out chick's in their late teens/early 20s by making romantic advances. Would it be more appropriate to say it matter less?

[@shaft624]

Age does matter. Underage is underage and will get you banned from the Philippines.

[@realgains1538]

41 years in the culture....12 years living in Pinas. AGE MATTERS otherwise you'd see 65 year old pinoys with 30 or younger pinays lol . The ONLY reason you see 55 year plus puti's with 25 year old pinays is because of money. Security is a BIG emotional need for all women around the world ....the difference is that in the West the "bar" is WAY higher. Lets get real guys...AGE matters! and also for gods sake limit you gap to no more than 20-25 years. If you are 65 what the hell are you doing with a woman 40 years your junior! sick !

[@everymanrepeatsastory5188]

You are correct. I am 40 yrs. older than my lovely wife.

[@mikga45]

​@@realgains1538age does matter and so does money. If the girl is tired of being hungry she might go with an older foreigner who has a stable income.

[@lengabel9479]

This is my favorite video of yours so far. Thank you very much for your help and time. I have been thinking about retirement in the Philippines but not looking for Love or romance. I have been thinking about north west of Manila in the mountains. Just wondering if you have some advice about this area. Again thanks so much for your insight.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

I'm glad it was helpful! I'll try to do some more interview style videos. I havnt been on that island very much so unfortunately i couldnt offer any information on that area.

[@napoleonmdusa8877]

Excellent interview of Regular_Guy. I've always liked his travel stories, especially to places that few visit or talk about. I'm looking forward to following his travels during the upcoming phases of his travel plans.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Foggy11]

Your channel will grow though. Good interview and subbed

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Thanks for the sub and compliment.

[@tcs831usa]

That's a fake backround

[@expatlifestyle2000]

@tcs831usa hello. Nate here the creator of expat lifestyle and the video. It's all real. We shot this live at the Kaamulan festival in Malaybalay.

[@mae0905]

good for scotty hes a good man after all

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Good man, good friend, Regular guy.

[@maka_mae]

i always enjoy watching Scooty boy

[@erndoggyful]

I like how Canadians wear the Canadian tee shirts or patches on their back packs. I am not American 😂

[@expatlifestyle2000]

It's always funny when people I meet want to say negative stuff about America. Our people are awesome except our wealthy and powerful. I am neither. 😂

[@markF1279]

Your right, there are dip shit from every country, where are you from? What patch do you wear? Americans for the most part are caring and giving.

[@jipacek]

I like Regular guy. he is just awesome :-)

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Me too. Hopefully you will like my channel too. I have quite the back catalog.

[@rl8571]

Malaybalay is not near a beach so it may be a bit safer from becoming a Dumaguete, Angeles, or Subic anytime soon. Scotty nailed it on the change after Duterte. Duterte was the leader that made it ok to be aggressive towards crime and not take it down lying and just let them have their way. Thanks for the share.

[@thelemonpepperdon]

Scotty's channel is pretty dope. His style of vlogging and his interviews are some of my favorite things to watch. It also seems like he likes putting people on which can't be said about a lot of KZbinrs. That's how I started watching Ana and I how I just subscribed to this channel.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Agreed about scotty and I'm happy to have you in the fold on my channel. Welcome.

[@Aladdinthelamp]

Sorry to hear your leaving us. Always enjoyed your blogs and your enthusiasm and respect for Filipinas. I am living in Thailand and housebound and like your wit, wisdom and zest for like. Hope you’ll get over this dark period and return to entertain us. Take care and always look on the bright side of life de dum,de dum! Max.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Scotty isn't leaving he just said he was changing his content. Keep subscribed to him!

[@atlantabigdawg64]

Those were really well thought out questions ... thank you for that interview. I've been a subscriber to Scotty's channel from the start and find it highly entertaining and informative. He's a little different but in a good way. When I'm there in 2 years, I'll be sure to include a stay in CDO and Malaybalay as both cities sound wonderful. Thanks for a great video.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Your welcome. Hopefully you enjoy my channel as much as you have enjoyed his.

[@jcjimc43]

Two years is a longtime in the Philippines and things will surely change in that time. Remember these Vlogs are just a guide and someone's current perspective.

[@Pleasurechest985]

Great guy.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Regular guy

[@orangebuddha-gm8ku]

Nice to see you respecting Regular Guy. He is currently being trolled by others, and Philippines antics seem to be consistently using him on their live streams to instigate haters, which they say they aren't But why bring him up in every video?. just to get views ( which is not working!) But just leave him alone and move on! Scotty is a nice guy and has a great channel. Last month it was Mark Thornton, who will it be next month? Sorry for the rant!

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Treat others as I would want to be treated right? At least I know i wont be a target for a while since I don't have many subs. 🤣

[@orangebuddha-gm8ku]

@@expatlifestyle2000 Hey you have a nice channel I will sub Now! Nice unbiased interview, sound and filming perfect mate!

[@expatlifestyle2000]

@@orangebuddha-gm8ku thanks Buddha, I enjoyed learning about you in Thailand. 😄 🤣

[@tonymars1093]

Exactly right. The same trolls do this to everyone and have for years. It unfortunately goes with the territory once you get bigger and have a following.

[@tonymars1093]

@@expatlifestyle2000 You will get there Nate, you’re good. The subs will come. I just hope that as you grow you help some of the new vloggers as Scotty has. He has helped several vloggers with growth by giving them shoutouts like Derek from Q Adventures, Ana, you and others. It is nice to see. I also think it is cool when you guys cross paths and interview each other. 👍

[@wmistler7559]

you have my full support

[@Manila-sb3sn]

I always support Scotty boy he travels all around the Philippines. Good adventurer.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Good adventurer, great entertainer, Regular Guy. 👦

[@gibblespascack1418]

Korea is cold in the winter. It is the type of cold that just goes straight to the bones. I am from NY state, but i was not ready for that type of cold.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

The snow is a hard pass for me.

[@w_ulf]

Nice. Enjoy your travels!

[@murphthesurf3409]

Excellent interview with Scotty

[@expatlifestyle2000]

I'm glad you enjoyed. Welcome to my channel.

[@coda4life]

Danng cuhzz!! She wanted seafood an you were like nope!! Jollibeez it is!! 😩😩😩 💀 💀💀

[@expatlifestyle2000]

They just don't care!

[@lkabong5529]

Good stuff!😂😂😂

[@tonybattaglio4625]

at least spring for the mango pie ahahhaahahha

[@markeverson5849]

My first time here😮 this guy has been around😊 he's smart, open-minded and inquisitive. I'm learning from him😮 I heard my friend Anna say she met regular guy! and of course I'm not a social clown or an internet geek. I'm just a hillbilly from the Ozarks in the USA but I might come to the Philippines before I get old I'm only 68 now😅 and have about 40 years to go. of course I'm worried about the world conditions😢 I Think Jesus is coming soon😊 hi reg guy😊..

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Noone gets to know the future. If we are lucky we get to live into the future though. Come make a trip, few open minded people regret it.

[@dave_in_florida]

Great video, always like Scotty boy! Also, thanks for the great background traffic!

[@expatlifestyle2000]

My pleasure. It was noisy but I knew the festival was a great place to chat.

[@jessdunaway8423]

i found out in Serbia that the "where are we going" question was more about dressing appropriate for the situation than about money/spending. Also some girls do not want to go to a bar. Food for thought

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Interesting observation

[@eyesopen6807]

Great quality video,super sharp images

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@thebeachoflife]

You caught up with him again , cool conversation

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Thanks. Scotty is a cool guy to chat with.

[@robertpinkerton940]

A couple of cautionary notes. If you happen to be in the Philippines during election time, there is a possibility you might become a kidnapping victim if you let your guard down. It usually involves a gang operation where they are stalking a potential victim to assess his vulnerability for a kidnapping. Once that is done, then a time and place is set for the kidnapping. The kidnappers will post the amount of money required in order to secure the release of a victim at the embassy representing the victim's country. The money is used to support a political candidate's campaign. Secondly, if a foreigner is susceptible to problems concerning sustained high heat conditions, he should choose a location in a more mountainous, cooler area to live in first and then choose a partner from that area.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Wow sounds serious. Thanks for the safety tip. Luckily I am still fat and it would take 4 filipino men to lift me if I just go limp. Also fortunately I am poor, so they will not be able to collect much for me.

[@RussellHank-t3t]

That was a very generous introduction. I can't get over how much importance is placed on trying to find something familiar in a place where you go to get away from the crap you couldn't stand. Try letting theses places stay the way they are. You try to ruin the culture.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

They have immigration policy here to protect their people. I shall ask, Does the country you are from have a serious immigration policy?

[@RussellHank-t3t]

@@expatlifestyle2000 The country I'm from is a temporary immigration travesty. Biden is the president at the moment.

[@Geoduck.]

I'm a fan of Scotty and enjoy his channel. He and I are different in many ways but that doesn't change the fact his videos are interesting, informative and fun.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Agreed. He is a cool fella to hang out with too.

[@billshepard6664]

Great Camera! What is it?

[@expatlifestyle2000]

It's just a Samsung 21 ultra with an external microphone.

[@billshepard6664]

@@expatlifestyle2000 Thanks!

[@expatlifestyle2000]

@billshepard6664 thank you for your interest in my channel.

[@danielsnook5029]

@25:37: "My audience." All 1800 of them? That's brilliant!!😂

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Funnier still it was closer to 1300 when I filmed this. 🤣

[@offthecuffadventureswithjamie]

Great video Nathan. The negative Nellys are bottom feeding

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Thanks! It was fun to interview scotty.

[@altonarm]

I'm the same way it's not cheap to want to get to know someone before you go on a date that requires you to spend money on them. It's a RED FLAG a SIGN whatever you want to call it that she is only there for your money not to get to know you.

[@ExpatNTraining]

You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something - your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life. - Steve Jobs

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Good quote. 👍

[@davidb2206]

Number one priority: a comb.

[@majorronaldmandell7835]

OK! Here’s the deal. In the Philippines one of the worse insults you can bestow upon another is to call them “Kuripot”, which means Cheapskate. Being a cheapskate is a sin. Being a cheapskate makes you one of the most vile, worse kind of individual. No one wants to be associated with someone with the reputation of being a cheapskate, because it’s shameful, and will ruin their reputation also by association. Get it? This is one reason that Filipinos do not save. Saving is proof positive that one is a cheapskate, because if he were not he would spend every penny he receives as he receives it, never letting it build up. It’s a cultural thing, and you can’t live in someone else’s country and judge them by your cultural believe of what is right and wrong. Get it? I rest my case.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Interesting. I'm going to talk with some Filipinos about this... thanks for the psychology/sociology Intel to dig into.

[@Jason787]

Cagayan de Oro means "River of Gold" the city was part of the ancient maritime trading network of Southeast Asia. I lived in that city around 15 years ago. Really enjoyed my time there. I did revisit just before cv and got me I noticed it had changed.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Interesting history. I'm actually on the bus now headed back to malaybalay.

[@davidkern8954]

Hey Scotty… you’re just a bit too fast for my elderly lifestyle my friend. Keep up your good works! And please maintain your sensible humor okay? Plus … nix the quick talk.😊

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Haha I love this as usually I get the comments about speaking to slow. English as a second lauguage people appreciate us slow talkers btw. 😄 🤣

[@i-am-your-conscience]

This Boya Mic sounds really good, and I am sure its much more afforable than the Rode and DJI one.. Could you tell me the model name? Oh and of course, nice interview, he was quite relaxed so you did a good job ;)

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Thanks. You are correct as it was around $100 for the two mics, reciever, and dead cats. It's the square one when you look for it online.

[@thatkajunguy8029]

Excellent sit down and talk with Scotty boy, he is a fountain of information on single guy travel in the Philippines....

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Thanks. I was very suprised to hear that korea is affordable. I can't wait to learn more about it from him.

[@thatkajunguy8029]

​@@expatlifestyle2000 I've always pictured SK as a busy, noisy and expensive place...... Maybe I'm wrong about the expensive part. 😂😂

[@expatlifestyle2000]

@thatkajunguy8029 I only visited seoul for a few weeks. As far as a major city goes, it was pretty well organized and tame.

[@metaphy]

@@expatlifestyle2000 Korea is very nice, 100% safe with polite people. And Seoul is a wonderful city, there's a lot to discover. You're close in the Phils, ask to SB some good plans to visit, at least.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Ill definitly go back. I watch an E-sport pretty religiously and its super popular in korea. Going to the tournaments there is a blast. ​@metaphy

[@henrymcmiller2527]

I noticed some healthy Filipino people walking past.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

Many healthy people here in Malaybalay.

[@jonnyx348]

Yeah so has scotty his eyes are all over the place.