Sanne, 29, sold everything and moved to the Philippines.

Read full interview here: www.ettannatli...
Sanne Sevig lived a stress-filled life in Sweden. When she fainted behind the wheel she decided to move abroad. She ended up in the beautiful island of Siargao in the southeast Philippines where she now runs a hostel and living a relaxed life.

[@extremesportsphilippines5583]

I was from Belgium and I living now 14years in the Philippines, I never wannabe somewhere else . The greatest country in the world for me

[@georgeholmes1490]

Yes, its a blessed country, Amen. The jihadh muzkems are doing bad to Belguim. I was thete.

[@Friendlyneighborhoodguy]

Extreme sports Philippines how does it feel to be a Belgian in the Philippines.

[@jean-pierredevent970]

Hey, if you are used to play in bands or sing in a choir to spend your time and then you live there long time where there is not so much to do culturally, don't you start craving culture ? Of course there is karaoke I admit. Sometimes I do think on the other hand, that all that playing or singing here has become such a prestige matter that it's not really fun anymore.

[@PromdizHome]

I Hope you could visit Sibuyan Island Romblon someday.

[@donnabenjamin5099]

@Isaac Palileo oh really? Why some people get annoyed when they heard the Philippines? Hm? U know bro this country is a christian country unlike some country they dont know who Jesus really is. How sad. We're very thankful that we are born in this country bcuz this country knows Jesus and who Jesus in our lives.🙂 And that even simple thing, WE ARE BLESSED.

[@ponorj]

She's such a well-rounded human being! We need more explorers with her mindset. She has a lot of appreciation and respect for the culture and wants to give back to the community and the land.

[@JackNorthrup]

I did basically the same thing seven years ago. I sold everything and came over with a laptop, a camera and art supplies. The only things I brought could be fit in a backpack. I never regretted it for a minute. Life is Good and very stress free here.

[@wileyferrer103]

Good for you sir. You find peace in the most unexpected place like Philippines

[@applegaybudionganon9790]

yes u r right

[@jeffreyvillamea4752]

Jack Northrup happy for you sir. Gives me a reason to love my country.

[@Cryptony1975]

do you currently work or retired there?

[@shamanic101]

Homeless AMERICAN in the Philippines ( SHOCKING ) kzbin.info/www/bejne/poi0oJeHorxgnpI

[@frankyzee]

We left America in 2003 and never looked back. Quezon province is our beautiful backyard. I wouldn't think of ever leaving this country. It's the people, so kind and gracious.

[@karlritz5051]

HAHAHA

[@gustavscholten597]

Philipino Kind and gracious ? You have got a lot to learn. Never trust a philippino with money. And NEVER lend them money. It nearly always ends up in tears..

[@mrconfusion87]

Where in Quezon province exactly? 😊

[@cielosalvador4726]

Gus Scholten idiot she left US in 2003 its 2018 now stupid he’s been in the philippines for 15 years and still says something nice about the philippines so you better shut up stupid animal its ok i undestand that no one loves you hahahah

[@MeowMeowLon]

cielo salvador pinagtanggol mo ang pinas sa pamamaraang sobrang pangit na paguugali. 😢

[@georgemarkdulnuan2190]

While most filipinos felt in reverse, they wanted to escape this beautiful place and migrate somewhere thinking better opportunities outside the philippines, i never imagined not in a single moment in my life to leave this beautiful and magnificent paradise.. life maybe hard and tough sometime but i guess every place on earth has that feelings. But i was born here, live here and from here my remains will be buried.. i will be forever guest of this land..

[@mariovicentekangleon4259]

True

[@philagustin9465]

its just like love, not everyone feels they belong and you cant force someone to love something they feel toxic or unhealthy, respect people's decisions everyone has their own experience in life.

[@ariellin2541]

Ang problema lang kasi sa pilipinas. Kapag sa foreigners, mababait talaga sila. Pero kapag kapwa pinoy, sisiraan at idodown pa nila. Hindi ko naman nilalahat. Pero mostly.

[@diegoaguilardiaz9614]

If you're a Filipino you will know how hard the life in the Philippines. And I hope someday Philippines will rise again so many of our kababayan will not migrate anymore for better life.

[@ianian6221]

Try reading "under my invisible umbrella" it was written by an american who experience living in PH

[@happytimeadventures9492]

I am leaving the U.S. for the Philippines permanently in 2018. In 10 years of traveling to the Philippines, I always feel happier, healthier, and better than when I am in the U.S.

[@userjlj]

Happy Time Adventures i do hope you found your place here.. GOODLUCK to you!!!

[@almaongisano9273]

Hmm.. Welcome to the Philippines.. Mabuhay

[@pballanimopexer452]

HAPPY TIME ADVENTURES.. dare I say, welcome home? if you need any help let me know. im in FB.

[@pballanimopexer452]

PBALLNIPEX

[@pballanimopexer452]

desamator11 it really IS a small world after all....

[@adeelhussain3217]

I love Philippines alot and it is really pradaise on earth People here are so amazing and polite I love u all ....I'm also planning to move Philippines forever . Love u Philippines..love from Kashmir

[@edorman07]

& we love u too😂

[@MsTinabhie]

We love you too

[@PromdizHome]

I Hope you could visit Sibuyan Island Romblon someday.

[@tonzapata7748]

@@edorman07 Hahahahahha

[@tonzapata7748]

@@MsTinabhie Sana all love hahahaha

[@PraiseHymnWorship]

I am a Filipino living in Belgium for 24 years now and I just had my 12 days Scandinavian tour this August 2019 and I found Sweden, Norway and Denmark are very rich countries, very rich in Natural resources, very clean, people are great, friendly and helpful - there is no language barrier because everybody speak fluently in English! I love these countries, their mountains, lakes, rivers, valleys and seas are simply amazing their beauty could cure your stressful life and refreshes your mind, a good get away from blocks of buildings and noisy city, it’s a nice place to live in, food was great and healthy as well!!!

[@user-xs8re2oy7i]

I wonder how cheap it is to live in that part of the world.

[@juanitopelaez7630]

Just respect her decision. We are all looking for that one place. That one place that will give us peace. And she found her place.

[@l3MTA3l]

There's something about the Philippines that make you feel joy and happiness, in the provinces anyway. You can feel it in the air and the environment. Its very soothing.

[@rhonadelantado110]

1000% agree

[@eirene7825]

Tama po

[@totogianzon1713]

This is pretty obvious by the fact that many foreigners nowadays are opting to settle here permanently especially in the provinces. Actually it’s a boom so to speak especially for retirees.

[@Linguiphile]

Overworked and overburdened with family obligations and debt, I have dreamed for the last several years of retiring to the Philippines myself, where I could spend my time as I please: raising chickens and gardening, reading and writing books, and finally translating that long list of books from Japanese into English that I've been working on in rare free moments over the years.

[@francismelicor7498]

same. and a small garden...

[@eirene7825]

Same here po. Good luck to you. Hope you can make it home soon...or hope you're there already.

[@algrand52]

Have you fulfilled your wish? In case you did, hope you're doing well and happy.

[@totogianzon1713]

Go live your dream as life is short.

[@valarmorghulis8139]

Linguiphile this is what I exactly want to do just saving money for an offgrid life.

[@lexmats8527]

The beauty of the philippines is not in Manila, the capital, but outside it. Visayas and Mindanao is where the relaxing life is at.

[@jennydiazvigneault5548]

Except for the beheadings by the muslims in Mindanao and the war in Marawi. Other than that is its really beautiful there. If only I was made of steel I would love to see Mindanao.

[@gustavscholten597]

Lex Mats On the other hand of course there’s widespread corruption and 10 million pinoys leave the relaxing lifestyle and go work overseas.you cannot live in the Phils without electric fan going 24 hrs a day. EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR. For the vast majority of Philippinos it’s not much fun.less so in 20 years when the population will be 150 million.....living a simple life is not for everyone.

[@moyeenahmed]

Lex Mats aáq

[@fumaaa5643]

Eugene Torculas Manila also has corrupt politicians, corrupt and lazy law enforcers, rampant drug addicts, garbage everywhere, polution, shit on the streets and a lot of criminals roaming around the streets. People from Manila dont know that Visayas and Mindanao is paradise

[@josephroybastasa8938]

Tips ...tagalog women in part of luzon is not good as a wife only citizen after 1 year devorse.....

[@newotacis3118]

A massive salute to this Swedish lady who appreciate the beauty of Philippines. God Bless

[@victoriasecret9009]

It's so great that she found this thing out and did something about it. Congratulations Sanne! Happiness includes peace, contentment......you truly are very smart and lovely.

[@remarkable9248]

She has that pure vision for herself and for the community that she chose to live. I hope she'd be happier each day.

[@ezrahbertabiera8179]

Videos like this make us ask ourselves, "What do we really need?" No one ever needs to leave a stable job, in a highly developed country, but still it does makes us think again, "What do we really need as human beings"?

[@edmichaelalobog8886]

Maybe having a job just to "live" isn't good enough for them to reach their goals in life?

[@HappiFix]

Ezrah Bert Abiera that's deep bro

[@KG-vo5pm]

Lol. I didn't see that coming.haha.nice one pre!

[@margierodrigo550]

happiness

[@cohleenmichellemejia8889]

What do we really need as human beings?We need God :)

[@debasishdeka]

I just love Philippines....I have travelled many south East Asian countries...but Philippines is by far the best in my opinion....reason friendly people, value for money, they speak English, easy to do business with locals n filipina are really cute ....

[@llhet5504]

Tnx..

[@treetorchavez8098]

Unknown Valleira yeah

[@M.Đ-z4u]

Oh my WHITE brother loves Filipina,thats way

[@JackTheExplorer]

rizviz k

[@ryvius5769]

Untill you.came to makati, you will delete what you had type

[@rodelbunag9823]

Sweden is one of the most beautiful places in the world, when it comes to nature,i admire this young swedish for chosing to live here in the Philippines, maybe because of people hospitality and unique view of nature.

[@Cubemusic]

Jag älskar filippinerna. Har varit där tre gånger med min familj och träffat den filippinska sidan av släkten som är utspridda kring Manila-området. Människorna i Filippinerna är fantastiska och jag tycker att det är människorna i Filippinerna som är den bästa delen av landet (förutom en magisk natur, fina städer och god mat förutom Balut)

[@williamlarson3623]

Like she said, it's the energy letting you know you've found the right place to live. And then you find the energy to give some back. Love this. Thanks!

[@jamesluis1053]

She's an intelligent person and defender of mother nature I salute you sanne.

[@yenicagfilozofu]

Yes. Philippines is a non stressful country. Except driving in Manila :)

[@connordrake5713]

Yeah, all of the stress that you may think is in Metro Manila, especially Manila City. I'm glad Mayor Isko is now cleaning Manila City for better. My favorite place was my province in Batangas. It's stress free their and you'll feel nature itself.

[@totogianzon1713]

Metro Manila now is being decentralized by new metropolises being created elsewhere. Take Clark Green City as an example and when the Bulacan International Airport is completed the proximity will progress as another modern sattelite city. Cavite with Sangley Airport should follow the same pattern as Bulacan. Then there’s the extended MRT Lines from North to South and the upcoming subway. Likewise the elevated roadways that are being implemented. There a proposal for a direct bridge from Cavite to Bataan plus the Pasig River is being deployed with water busses or ferries. . All these measures are to declog MM of its horrendous traffic issue. Metro-Manila is being redefined as we speak.

[@jeffreydelosreyes5054]

Hahaha.. I am working in Manila, that's true, many says if you really wanted to be a very good driver you need to learn how to drive in streets of manila.😂, But still I love our country :) ♥ 🇵🇭 🇵🇭

[@yenicagfilozofu]

@@connordrake5713 where are you in Batangas?

[@yenicagfilozofu]

@@jeffreydelosreyes5054 I remember it took 4 hours to go from baclaran to somewhere in QC,

[@rhodiebedes5541]

Hej! Sanne! Tack så mycket att du valde Filipinnerna och tack för du älskar Filippinerna. Du är alltid välkommen😘😘

[@wakuluriel4363]

there's nothing peaceful than living in nature with your wife. it is a heavenly happiness.

[@cezarvelarde9727]

VERY INTELLIGENT LADY... SHE LOOKS VERY WELL NOT ONLY PRETTY.. SHE'S IS WELL INFORMED INDIVIDUAL.. SHE EXPRESSES THINGS QUITE VERY 👍 NICE... WELCOME ENJOY LIFE IN UTMOST COMFORT & CONVENIENCE OF THE EAST..

[@daffodil1237]

i think she's so fed up with the world that is so fast paced and everyone is running to get to the top, everyone is expecting you something great and strong life, i think she's so brave to get out of her paved path and choose more simpler life and do whatever she love. i know it's not everyday is a happy day but if you feel contented on what you have, wherever you are you will feel happier and fulfilled

[@trebledc]

I would love to retire with house near the beach. As long she manage her financials well and bring ideas, Philippines is a good market.

[@steadylearner1]

Wonderful story. I'm thinking of retiring in the Philippines. Warm people, warm climate, so many beautiful places. And godly people.

[@ADifferentLife]

Yeah go for it!

[@Razc161401]

Philippines is a great country now. Jaz always be cautious and careful in everydays journey here and youll enjoy the rest of ur life...

[@alvinaltovar163]

She is awesome. I love her work. Truely making a difference in that place😎

[@ADifferentLife]

She absolutely is! 😍

[@NewHampshireJack]

Five years in the Philippines and counting for me, I can well relate to this lady. Younger folks need to think about ways to support themselves when they make a move. Older folks need to be sure their pensions, SS or investments will cover ALL expenses and still have an emergency fund. If you plan, you CAN DO IT.

[@totiegillego3865]

yes, living here in Philippines is the best , we're just worked outside because of very low salary and we need to raise our children, but the beauty of the natures is perfect for the nature lovers.

[@markdeedman4286]

What a beautiful intelligent and thoughtful young woman

[@rafaelmagno3975]

Thank you very much Sanne for having the courage to implement some goodness of Sweden right there in one of Philippines province, Surigao You are angel to have that kind of perspective.I love you as a sister in Christ.

[@angeltaasiatico5231]

Ang ganda ng Swedish na yan, Miss ganda mo, at kay bait pa, hindi maarte. Swerte ng Pinoy na pakakasalan mo. You are very much welcome in our country, we admire, and learn to love you already !

[@jogiejavier]

Sanne, I'd love to stay at your Hostel with my wife when we get the opportunity to go back home for a vacation. We admire the Enlightened and Adventurous being you are

[@arjaysantana6388]

Purpose and calling all in one. She's incredible❤️

[@catrinasky2531]

negative comments seems insecure of happiness of other people..come on lets just be happy for other happiness...

[@coldhank]

Negative comments here are people living in an entitled environment. nothing but full of complaints

[@ritapollard2871]

That’s right girl, just be kind to yourself and find your happiness and the things that will make you happy.. good on you.. good luck to the rest of your adventures

[@bluebikini3351]

While many Filipinos want to leave us in search of a better life abroad, she like it here. She had invested, in spite the troubles she may face. Very inspiring!

[@kinkypabelo5902]

which means she s not a material girl. she simply wanted to be happy

[@totogianzon1713]

Frankly living off grid if you have the opportunity and resources is the best thing that could possible Boy happen in your life. Nature with verdant tropical firsts with abundant fruits to pick, endless beaches, fresh air and honest people. Only those that have never travelled yet or resided in other countries especially those so called industrial and highly urbanized ones will question the choice of living off grid. If you are fortunate to own a Farm Lot from 1000 sq m and above and especially near a beach or located in a cool mountainous area, then you have found paradise.

[@michaelbalandankiel7808]

Legit

[@BrisLS1]

uhh.. there is some material being exchanged here in the form of renting out space in a hostel. Let's not get all hippie commune too quick here. This is a business.

[@LoneWolf-wg9zy]

life in d philippines is very simple people are very hospitable and nice.. that's why many foreign people likes to live here.

[@karlritz5051]

filipin os only like your money

[@eddiesaninocencio6635]

Not true. many treat us negative that is only your comment.

[@Euronico25]

eddie sanin Negative,yet that negative way they treat us like insulting us is a facts,fuckin accept it..

[@juliethangdaan6251]

sad to read negative comments here...she found the place wer she feel at peace so let us respect her

[@mushy18100]

Juliet Hangdaan well said

[@edmhie1]

People who spew negative things are the unhappiest people on earth.

[@ArturoRamirez-ef5jg]

Philippines is a place i been wanting to visit and probably stay.

[@reynaldorodriguez6796]

what sucks you then?

[@Thewonderingminds]

What ?? Just because you assume a place is all it takes ??? My dear, it is divine love the woman is short of, and that only a divinely loving male can provide.

[@koolhitz8216]

This should be a good ad for tourism for sure. Simple, clear, true and a slice of life. Good job

[@vinta-ti4sv]

I admire her.she's not a type of foreigner that choosy.it's nice to hear or knew that there are other nationality liked our country.Absolutely,Philippines is beautiful.Thank you for those other nationality who loves our beloved country.

[@manobo_simulao]

Thats because life here is simple but paradise! Thank you for loving our country you can stay and lived here as long as you want...just take good care of our small paradise we are all visitors here...

[@jajamiamor7348]

Thats my home town... ..and im so proud that someone not in my race feels at home in my homeland. .yes its true ,we Filipinos are friendly and hospitable,we're treat people from the other country so special.

[@romyv1077]

This woman found her peace in Siargao and to think that Sweden rank number 1 for the best country in the world to grow older and study shows , the happiest people in earth. Their education and health care system is the best.

[@techreviews9578]

Romy Victoriano

[@yaldaaydarazonyarigonbadan1904]

Romy Victoriano yes true as I may say. im currently living here in sweden and im a Filipina but still it seems there is lacking, as what you have said the real "happiness" for me there is no place like home!..

[@LManonymous]

you're wrong, sweden isn't that anymore, they are living hell.

[@karlritz5051]

she will not have her peace for very long/ She will find out sooner then later what a corrupt place this is.

[@karlritz5051]

this women is an ignorant lazy piece of shit

[@nikzterweb1873]

If you get out of the stress the pressure of the city, and live in the province, is like a fresh air, no worries no stress, when i went to my mom province in iloilo, its a 1 hr drive to the city, its peaceful, you work when you want to work, the stars are really bright, the air is fresh no pollution , no noise, peace and quiet, like your one with nature. When i was staying there for two weeks, it feels like you dont want to go back to the city.

[@Zher0-]

Im from US but every vacation I spent it on Philippines..

[@diabloprimordial5735]

I'm half American half Filipino, but our parents last 2 years choose to live here in the Philippines (over L.A.). Good peaceful simple happy life..a good environment for kids. Like with my sister, after coming here in the Philippines she got recovered herself from marijuana addiction or illegal drug addiction (Philippines is very strict against illegal drugs). Plus racial discrimination here is not so serious and or maybe none (if there is maybe you can literally count their numbers😇) , unlike with other countries most of high almighty folks keeps protecting the businesses of illegal drugs, and racial discrimination is like beyond imaginable to the minds of people here (Like white Vs. Blacks on TV's, Asians or Europeans discriminations , Women's Power discrimination etc..... .Almost all Filipinos are kind and friendly (only very few are crocs) that's why I adapted here so easily. I'm proud and happy being a Half Filipino and still happy with my American blood but for me I can say that I want to live forever here (Negros Occidental Philippines). ❤️🤟💙🏄🏂

[@ronaldobonus110]

We Filipinos are by nature ffiendly..as if all poeple are all friends and neighbors to us..We take pride being hospitable..God bless our country.

[@marielibutan5227]

Thank you for loving our humble country..

[@American-Giant]

My first trip to the Philippines I was hooked. Clean air, great people and so relaxing. Not to mention I didn't get sick eating their food which is mostly the same I eat in the USA. I do have plans to settle there real soon.

[@rodelisidro6224]

Thank you for choosing Philippines. we welcome you with both arms. Mabuhay Kabayan. Sanne. maybe we can meet you someday. Learn the language it will help a lot and the currency as well. As an Expat myself living in the Middle East for quite some Philippines is the best place on earth. Again, thank you and welcome. Mabuhay Sanne.

[@SamSung-sp3qd]

Thank you for making the right choice! Contraire to what the international news depicts of what's happening in the Philippines or what Philippines is like - Living here is much more easier, economical, peaceful and happier! Been around the world for 23 years due to the nature of my job, living 2-4 years from one country to another from Florida, Cheshire, Ecuador, Spain, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore -- I can proudly say that here in the Philippines is where I found peace and prosperity. BTW I am living now in Oc. Mindoro, bought a land for farming and now introducing aqua culture to the small community. Bought a land in Davao to start a small beach resort and invested on condominium units in Pasay to pay off all my expenses on those projects I have started. You will find it incredible for us foreigners to invest and register a legal business here in the Philippines for such a small capital and less paper works. You cannot do that especially in the US and EU countries.

[@hermelinanacional7681]

Im a filipino spend all the prime of my years overseas due to work i retire here in my home town in a farm i want my peace and quiet

[@chuckwebb-ryder3215]

Home is where your heart is. And I am glad you rediscover a part of being human again plus enjoying the tropics instead of living inside the fridge. A bloke from England here.

[@michaelb41]

"Home is where your heart is."

[@susanabismonte1967]

I quit my job and left America and move in Philippines . I am free from stress and live a healthy life. Philippines is wonderful country to live free. Well i know it depends were you will stay. Dont stay in Manila or any big city , just stay in a peacefull place like island and blend yourself in natures.

[@alyden567]

I'm glad she have peace and place to call home

[@ami7mina]

Good clip. Glad they are enjoying life.

[@erikmichael3493]

Some people always have negative things to say about someone, too much hatred in their life so they pass their horrid and frustrated worthless opinion. Get a life and improve your personality before passing judgment on anyone. I commend Sanne's decision to live elsewhere where she 's happy and content. Glad to see her documentary, and telling it like it is.

[@Moss_piglets]

Finally someone who makes sense! There are way too many horrible people commenting...who obviously enjoy spewing hate from their filthy mouths.

[@karlritz5051]

you daon't know what you are talking about you are amisguided liberal idiot

[@ecclesiastes31-85]

Erik Michael I strongly agree. I respect your opinion. Some people keep hold on their BITTERNESS what they experienced on their lives. LIFE IS SO SHORT MAKE THE MOST OF IT AND BE THANKFUL OF WHAT YOU GOT.

[@VeNuS2910]

they are overstaying illegal aliens who are not paying taxes to the government. they will be back to Sweden soon, if not back there yet. we will petition for this acts to STOP.

[@uniquecorn4995]

04:13 wow! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻that is such a powerful words! I mean she said she is kind to herself but it shows she is kinder to others. 💜🙏🏼bless u

[@abdelmrabet100]

show respect to this woman, her life and her choice

[@dollyborromeo1652]

Philippines is a nation where one live to survive in economy crises but going away from cities n get to find a much solitude slands you will experienced the beauty of natures that surrounded the Philippines. This is the reason foreigners loves this nation. PEACE, RELAX, n sees so much beautiful places: waterfalls, clear blue sea, spring, river,n brooks. Sunset n sunrise wherever you go. N etc.

[@florbarkley7714]

Good for you, Sanne. I'm glad you found peace and happiness in my home country, the Philippines. Have fun!

[@travelknowledge278]

I and my partner had a wonderful memories in Siargao, very peaceful, safe and beautiful island with a lot of white sand beaches, lagoons and caves! Definitely, God's creations are better than man- made structures.

[@robertarodriguez2279]

this is the same girl who was feature on a documentary "A foreigner's dream to be a Filipino | Reel Time". Hope everything is fine with her. Thank you for loving the Philippines.

[@VeNuS2910]

they are probably the type of "expats" that President Duterte was referring to and will kick out of the country. i hope so. we should not tolerate this.

[@leonesperanza3672]

That's a very brave decision I can't imagine myself leaving everything behind with uncertainty.

[@mepipeline]

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE SEEKING ADVENTURES, YOUNG & BRAVE & RESK TAKERS...I’D SAY, GO FOR IT, LIVE AND ENJOY YOUR LIFE TO THE FULLEST.

[@anglbrtfulls250]

The Philippines is not wealthy country but full of amazing people and nature and in the Philippines is not important how you rich it's important how you treat well people and they treat you well too. And above all is you can find true friends in the Philippines.😁❤️✌️

[@losttravelingbackpacker3757]

hello i feel the same way she does ,i like the phils i spent many years in asia traveling and i my self and moving back to build and own a hostel myself ,good job girl ,ill come spend a night or 3 at your hostel next time im back there in not long ,i love your thought idea geting out of the rat race ,smile smile kelly kirby ,seattle.

[@phipherfilipino7578]

You have just made the right decision lad, welcome to the Philippines.

[@8383black]

Thanks for Loving the Philippines (our Beautiful Island country)♥️🇵🇭

[@wyattearp190]

Good for you Sanne! I lived on Cebu for awhile myself and loved it.

[@LabRat6619]

Paradise Isn't palm trees, and sunshine. Paradise is love and family/friends and this can be anywhere.

[@HappiFix]

LabRat6619 true words.

[@ggi5658]

"Be kind to yourself" ---> It's simple... do what you REALLY want to do in life... whatever rocks your boat. Not what others tell you to do.

[@raycuizon8226]

I left Cebu Philippines when I was 19. Join the US military and then work for the Federal Govt. In 3 years ill be 55 and I'm coming home to retire. I'll sell everything I have including my house in Seattle. Go back to the 10 hectare farm that I inherited from my parents. I miss the simpler life. Also my pension, social security and 401k is way more than enough to live in the Philippines. I'll turn my parents farm into a working farm again and maybe buy a resort by the beach for extra income. America is a nice country when you are young but a'int no country for older men. My kids can stay in America but for me Philippines is always my home.

[@morotegari1]

I'm from México and I was living in philippins for 6 months.. I want to go back there! Specially bohol!

[@ADifferentLife]

Do it! Go for it!

[@luisitocatalbas3804]

In my hometown in DUMAGUETE CITY,NEGROS ORIENTAL there are so many kinds of Foreigners LIVING there like,AmericanS, German,spanish,japanese,koreans,Italians,and many more,because lots of beautiful places, especially good attitudes of Filipinos there,CLIMATE,etc. All kinds of nationality are WELCOME HERE IN PHILIPPINES,THE REQUIREMENTS IS GOD FEARING,FREEDOM LOVER, RESPECTFUL TO OUR FELLOW HUMAN,ETC. GOD BLESS US ALL.n

[@blurtbum]

wow , nice peaceful paradise island , I'm packing up and coming over and so is a million others , thanks for showing this

[@karlritz5051]

you are living in a dream Philippines is the most corrupt country in southeast asia Cmme on and lose all yout money foreigners have no rights here whatsoever anybody tells you different is lying or totally ignorant.

[@maryannbaccay7488]

goff faulks iii

[@Vill-cz2vz]

karl rits, 😌😌 oh karl dont live a bitter life. sairgao is a stress free island. and I'm proud of our island.

[@jelai2000]

Actually,people in the urban areas would also ask you the same thing,as what you've said,what you work with. And cities here in the Philippines are no different from other cities around the world. STRESSFUL. I am glad that you've found your happiness in Siargao. Just go with whatever floats your boat :)

[@fhetdoro6074]

feel the the spirit of nature, enjoy your free life and be part of the beautiful islands and the wonderful Philippines, thank you for loves Philippines. GOD bless you sanne

[@karlritz5051]

filipinos have no respect for nature the country is a garbage dump sori but 100% TRUE

[@VeNuS2910]

+Fhet Doro - will you say the same thing to your fellow pinoy if they will just reside like this on a piece of land and overstay? i don't think so. in fact, isn't it what they call SQUATTERS? don't they chase them out of their homes and out of the town they live in when the poor pinoys will do this same thing that these foreigners did? i see lots of HOMELESS PINOYS everywhere, and those people are "not given any chance" to settle and put up a house on a piece of land "in their own country". and yet these FOREIGNERS, just because of the color of their skin, were all being spoiled for "overstaying and being illegal aliens" to the country? the colonial mentality is still there in the pinoy's blood. it's already the 21st century. PINOY MUNA BAGO IBA. wake up pinoy!

[@1lolofred]

Do what makes you happy and serene..Life is what you make it!!! Thank you being here.

[@benj1334]

these are the reasons why foreigners live here in the philippines first nature is good secondly goods are very cheap thirdly people are easy to talk to because filipino can speak english hospitable,friendly, cheerful,generous and kind. Mabuhay and welcome to the philippines🇵🇭

[@linhhuynh408]

I've gone back to Vietnam for vacation for about 2 months. The first 6 weeks I loved it, no stress I was able to sleep and eat good with my USD. The 7th week, I begun to stress out because I was low in cash due to that I have to support my relative that I stayed with. Rent and grocery money, as you all know nothing is for free and as an american my relative think that I could afford it because I have american dolla. Well just imagine if I live in Vietnam, I will stress out more because I have to work 10-12 hrs a day to support my family. DOES THAT SOUND STRESS TO YOU? SO GOOD LUCK TO THE SWEDEN GIRL WITH HER SHORT TERM HAPPINESS.

[@banana-ooo-bytesme1849]

+linh huynh Sanne has no relatives in the Philippines. Lol. She got a lot of friends.

[@igotyou287]

Philippines is different..very different.

[@John77Doe]

Strangely, Vietnam has become the number one overseas retirement destination for our military. But the ones that fought in the Vietnam War should be as old as McCain and already long retired.

[@cassiesantamaria2281]

I can definitely relate with her, I used to work with the corp, then govt. rose in ranks... but it was a rat race... before turning 30... I decided to be a party captain In Boracay Islands but it's still a rat race due to the upbeat and commercialized setting, so I decided to go back in my city and contemplate. Then after a month I received a call from a NonProfit org. here in Puerto Galera... The beaches are almost the same, I can still work with the same clients and most importantly its not stressful. I was dreaming of this life 2 years ago. Then all you have to do is be brave to shrug everything off and don't ever doubt yourself. That daydream is going to be your reality. PS.I'm going to have my one year anniversary of moving here :D

[@chuckwebb-ryder3215]

The work settings as well as the environment in PI is different in the nordics in particular and to these advanced western countries in general. And I been living for one life sentence in a western country, England, so I can relate to her views. It's not a rat race per se but the monotony of living inside the fridge, where majority of the citizens cannot own their land nor grown their own food, and depending on the government who will tax you to death. Living in the tropics is way up a wonderful idea and well, she find her peace. It is not just like more fun in PI but way up happier in PI which is priceless.

[@maryborjapangan6698]

Me too. relate much. One does not have to be in an office setting especially if it has become routinary and stressful.... a rat race!!! Go out of the four corners and explore where you think you would become more productive and happy and best of all, contented!

[@elizabethollete1865]

cassandra sta.maria

[@juliusdodong4426]

astig

[@infiltr80r]

Puerto Galera is indeed very nice, hopefully the nightlife will become a little better though, it's really missing a decent amateur DJ - the terrible lipsyncing on the beach is a nightmare.

[@quesee08]

Stop, breathe and feel. Find what gives you energy...That is incredibly correct !

[@VeNuS2910]

and then pay for the land that you are occupying, and the taxes too, but that will be after working on your visa for OVERSTAYING.

[@icandy630]

I love it when she said you don't have to book a ticket to the other side of the world. You need to stop and breathe. I tried to live abroad and went back cause i realized im not happy there. I see, you don't have to live luxuriously to feel happiness.

[@dickmariano6176]

this is philippines and she loves it.. this is where she found peace.. you are welcome and we love you.

[@thobisantos9069]

she have a great blessing and goodlife forever

[@conradosantos3300]

definetly every people in this country will welcome you heartfully..

[@jontiswe]

I'm Swedish too and would also love to go live in a place with a warm climate, warm, friendly and down-to-earth people, and a slow pace of life with no stress. Happiness is not a career and money. Happiness is time spent with family, friends and other people you love, it's being healthy (no stress is a huge point for that) and being somewhere where you feel at home, which is not necessarily your home country. I used to live in Japan and sure the stress is high if you work in the big cities there so I am not sure if I could work there, but I still loved it and felt more at home there somehow, so I would definitely live there again but if so on the countryside/in a small town or on Okinawa. Sweden is an easy place to live in, but not necessarily good for everyone. Not to mention it's cold for most parts of the year and the winters are really dark...

[@alejandreyting1013]

satisfaction is the great thing to achieve...

[@thanhcuti363]

Beautiful girl and smart move. I used to live in the Philippines for a year and I loved it.

[@ebersingsonstrokesurvivors7510]

Thank you Sanne from Sweden for loving the Philippines & show to the world .yes we have only 1 life to leave , guest only in this world follow your ❤ what you wanna be , like also swiss humanity vlogger. From Switzerland now in Philippines ,I'm retired Chef worked at abroad i choose Baguio the Philippines to spent my remaining life on this wounderful earth . Have to now thank you

[@Amb3r1981]

I like the part I want to bring the best of Sweden over here..so kind..thank you

[@krakoosh1]

that is sad

[@John77Doe]

Is IKEA Swedish? If so, the best would be hard to assemble furniture kits with critical pieces missing or broken.

[@ninja.saywhat]

aw yeah? you think socialism will work in the philippines? ;)

[@juniscecilio4516]

+John Doe well then i'll just recommend my California Closets instead... it's kind of expensive though 😊

[@quesee08]

LOL...almost majority of progressive European countries are socialist. and they are the happiest people on earth. So HELL YEAH !

[@desertfoxx7485]

I would love to have a huge Filipino family..😘 My ex in laws are from Manila. Since the entire family lives in North America, I have my doubts about trying to live in the Philippines, as that says a lot about conditions there if an entire family migrated to another part of the world.. I have this fear of becoming a target if I lived there. It is bad enough here in the USA these days, let alone a place like that. I admire her bravery, but I feel that trying to stay there as a foreigner would be a bit naive. Although, I am sure I would feel right at home, for some reason, I have always adored people from the Philippines. Met some bad seeds too, but in general they are wonderful and I admire their family values the most. 💞

[@leexingha]

"we are only guests on earth" - rich wording

[@mohibnuristani7361]

bold decision and total respect from my side, if i had not a family i would do the same . leaving a community that you are familiar with and being new to a community that you don't know about is like you were born again

[@texstars1]

Well done Sanne. Appreciation and wisdom. Recently I came across a poll that named the Philippines as the world's most friendly people too. Then there are the climate, beauty, and it's way of life. However, I am not sure you answered the question, ' will you stay here forever, ' or skirted around it? I did the same thing in 1993, sold up everything set off as a traveller and unexpectedly found such a place. No regrets, now in my 24th year. I will never leave unless physically forced to. You would have to kill me first. It is not easy though, one needs an income, however, small, a job, friends and a home. There is no paradise anywhere on earth, people will always tell you there is somewhere better. If you find happiness maybe you should be content grateful satisfied, appreciate what you have and stay. Build on it, and try to help some others too. Courage and good luck. Go for it.

[@mmjj7685]

Sweden is definitely better than the Philippines. Everything works fine there, the problem here in my country is not a problem there. Education, Healthcare and everything is better in Sweden. But, she wants to experience something different and I think she found it here. She can always go back to Sweden when she thinks she needs or to stay here as long as she wants to. It's so amazing to see that a person from a wonderful country choose to stay here and call this country home. We don't have good things to say in fact, we have so many bad things to say about this country. But, seeing this country in a different perspective is something new. I'm glad she choose to stay despite the bad reputation we have and I'm happy that someone found happiness here. Girl, this is your home now. Do whatever you want, be whoever you want and live your life the way you want to.

[@jojopimentel9402]

amen! :)

[@richardparungao2673]

amen to you as well my dear kababayan! :D

[@showbizbalita9949]

At least you have the point here. This girl is welcome to live and feel free in this country. She's no longer an outsider but a family:)

[@showbizbalita9949]

Slender Man​ don't go to sulu, Even Filipino get kidnapped there

[@infiltr80r]

Expectations are also different in Sweden, people expect a lot more efficiency from workers.