The BEST Retirement City In The World Dumaguete, Philippines Travel Guide

[@nevergiveup-db6fp]

Paul was in rare form. Good job, Paul.😀🌴🌴🍺

[@nevergiveup-db6fp]

@Blue.100s yep you’re right Dumaguete is a terrible place overrun with violent KZbinrs all trying to copy one grumpy old man because they’ve never had an original thought 😀🌴🌴

[@aaronaround]

Good timing huh? haha

[@eddieBoxer]

Dramaguete is a hell hole, getting out in June 2024, heading back to the USA, many expats are old white men who are racist, they bring their bad habitis here, many gossip make up stories about you if they don't like you, been there, Oh I'm not white, most of the time I walk in Dramagute or walk through the mall I get stares from white expats, and the stares are not friendly, I have met a few good expats but 99% are racist, Paul is 100% correct its a hell hole, my advise don't live here live someplace where's there's no expats.

[@davidkaiser810]

I watch all of Pauls videos , I know that he is a jokester but he sounded drunk here

[@nede5936]

simply put, Paul Old Dog doesn't want any more expats to come to Duma. Lol

[@edieiyon]

True! He gets blamed when those new expats coming in, instead of researching about a place on their own rely on the KZbinrs which a lot of us know are sensationalized for views, then did not meet their expectations.

[@aaronaround]

I think secretly he does... I could be wrong though

[@dumaguetedreaming]

I don't want more expats in Dumaguete.

[@HexFlex-ss9rm]

Saw your interview on old dog , congrats on your sobriety. Good job on your video presentation, lots of ❤ and luck 🍀 for you brother

[@aaronaround]

Hey I appreciate that thanks!

[@rounder400]

Paul is one of the reasons Dumaguete has too many expats and consequently: high rents, smog, noise, high food prices. And Aaron, Dumaguete is NOT a beach community. The beaches are poluted and suck. It is a seaside city.

[@aaronaround]

ah man noise? haha idk about that... well the beaches aren't far

[@eddieBoxer]

You are 100% correct i live in Valencia and the beaches in Dumaguete are polluted, there's no water filtration system here all raw sewerage goes right into the beach, Dumaguete is a trashy town, many stray dogs, many beggars, power outages, garbage left everywhere traffic is hell, infrastructure and medical care are in terrible condition.

[@eduardochavacano]

​@@eddieBoxeron my last visit, there was dog decaying on the street outside Siliman Unjversity and no one bothered to pick it up and put on a dog cementery. So what happened to lovely Duma?

[@MikhaV]

As a local, I wish I can upvote this 1000x. We don't want any more Paul''s to come here and wife up local children.

[@patrickglennon7058]

​is valencia near cebu?@@eddieBoxer

[@singapore202000]

Its great here. Have lived here for eight years and feel blessed.

[@kevink1214]

I had visited Dumaguete and, yes the board walk near the ocean is one nice aspect, however go a few blocks over and it is similar to any other town in the Phils. I think most of the expats living there do not live in Dumageute city itself, but live in the "suburbs" and travel into the city for things then go back home.

[@aaronaround]

yeah well the suburbs are so lovely there like Valencia my goodness it's gorgeous up there

[@dsrrellgriffith1161]

really,,,the water looks bad,,,,boring

[@PatrickMcLoughlin-t2e]

TOTALLY LOVE DUMA!!! I live in Marina Spatial condos, heart of Duma on the waterfront - with big pool, gym, 24/7 security, rooftop garden, games room, underground parking for my scooter and sportscar, emergency generator for the few powercuts. Great beach (Silliman) a short walk away, restaurants everywhere within a walk, new shopping center right next door with doctors, supermarket soon to open. ACE hospital up the road is great and walk-in service. I rarely see expats at all, but then I don't hang out in the sad bars. Great dating scene! I'm 65 and have been dating my 20 year old for 2 years. Before that 28 year old nurse for eight years. Sweet! Apartments small by our standards, but I bought so no rent and I configured it to maximize the space and frankly with this weather you live outside all the time. (I've tried renting big houses, but karaokes, roosters, security concerns, loud/ drunk neighbor parties, blackouts were a nightmare -- but that's the same for all the Philippines). Been here 8 years and would never live anywhere else!

[@aaronaround]

yeah I was curious about those condos there. sounds like they are good? Over priced?

[@poyotski]

Paul, the first guy, was being sarcastic I am sure. He lowkey don’t wanna have more expats coming. Haha! I am from Dumaguete but have lived abroad for 20 years. But I do go home every few years. It is not the same as it was. Not the sleepy town that I knew anymore.

[@aaronaround]

Yeah he loves it here ha

[@papadougpapadougsadventures]

I spent a month in Dumaguete and Valencia a year ago and I found it to be a wonderful small town. I also enjoyed Valencia and its surrounding area. I stayed in Dauin which is about 20 minutes from Dumaguete. The entire area is nice. I could see myself living there and may when I retire in Jan 25

[@aaronaround]

Ah ok very cool. I heard there is amazing diving out there. Sounds like you'll head back some day!

[@helmut-g.9651]

Shhht. Its a Secret!

[@nevergiveup-db6fp]

I can tell you did that video on a weekend try driving around there on a weekday. It will change your outlook on the Philippines, or at least to Magette.

[@aaronaround]

Yeah I did the traffic does get a little bad .... small streets

[@marijolivitzky4336]

Thank you for all your input about Dumaguete after interviewing few people. Dumaguete is my hometown, but currently living in California.

[@aaronaround]

Ah ok nice it is a lovely town! Thank for watching and leaving a comment

[@marijolivitzky4336]

@@aaronaround You are very welcome..

[@eddieBoxer]

@@marijolivitzky4336 Stay in California bro. I'm an American expat liviing in Valencia, I'm Hispanic and I have encountered many old white expats who are racist, they bring their bad habits here, This is the reason i am going back to the USA in June 2024, Dumaguete is a bad place to live for expats especially if you're not white.

[@yoyojoe9240]

After 16 months having "Duma" as my "base Vacation home" and having visited multiple cities on multiple Islands, I can tell you I would Not pick another place. "Duma" Rocks, .....Location...Location...Location.

[@aaronaround]

yeah its not bad... I think it really would be great if there was a bridge to Cebu as well

[@wickman.r4662]

Is there a Mormon church in nearby Valencia

[@aaronaround]

You know I think I did see one

[@MyLifeThai371]

That first guy you interviewed with the white hair named Paul seemed to really know what he was talking about.

[@aaronaround]

yeah, come to find out he actually lives there and has a KZbin channel!

[@MyLifeThai371]

@@aaronaround Oh nice! I will have to check him out and support new and up and coming KZbinrs like him.

[@aaronaround]

@@MyLifeThai371 Yeah sounds good 😂

[@makiavelli6101]

@@MyLifeThai371 Other than The Filipina Pea, Paul has more subscribers than any of the others. He's just over a 100k...Filipina Pea is nearly four times Paul's.

[@iansantillan5078]

Its not only the vloggers that advertize Dumaguete it was on forbes number 6 list of the best place to retire .

[@aaronaround]

yes of that is what initially put it on the map

[@wickman.r4662]

Are there plans expanding or relocating the airport?

[@aaronaround]

I am not sure honestly for now I don't think they need it but I could be wrong

[@tommi_in_afar]

I live in Dumaguete already for 8 years, the place is not for retirement, better be young, healthy and strong to retire anywhere in the PH

[@aaronaround]

Yes this is true I hear you

[@bornonjuly7052]

Those who does not like Dumagueti go to other places and islands not being crowded and are very beautiful.

[@aaronaround]

Yes other islands are just near!

[@JenGioPhilippineJourney]

Go North to Gulignhan City about 2 hours from Dumagete on way it is to San Carlos ❤

[@aaronaround]

I heard about that city how is it up there?

[@JenGioPhilippineJourney]

@aaronaround not alot of expats their it's in-between Dumagete and San Carlos we have a ferry their. I like it their. It's cheaper in my eyes. I started a KZbin channel JenGioPhilippineJourney cause when we get home I'm doing my 13a spouse visa and then going to build house on our land. But we close to the seaside as they say it takes us about 20 minutes to get to city on tricycle cost like $2.00 we have a Pure Gold grocery store and a Prince Store. And big wet market alot of places to eat plus what my wife calls the China store. The people are great they call me the giant in the city and the kids always help with our packages. I treat them to soda and snacks for helping. You need to come check it out we will be home on the 8th of June 2024 . I can't wait to go home. Yes I call that home you can also look up Gulignhan City on Google and KZbin.

[@marijolivitzky4336]

It's Guihulngan :)

[@dumaguetedreaming]

@@aaronaround Just sleepier with no mall. More of a local only town.

[@dumaguetedreaming]

@@aaronaround Markie Shumate used to vlog from there and he was building a house on family property.

[@russellbree6458]

Very hard to get a. Apartment in Dumagetti

[@aaronaround]

really? I think easy

[@russellbree6458]

@aaronaround yeah because you are special

[@JimMillsCSLC]

Dumaguete a small province city? 140,000 people?

[@aaronaround]

Yeah it is small relatively speaking you can drive through the place with no traffic in 10 minutes.... roughly .....

[@jones4334]

250k people

[@UtahtothePhilipinnes]

Regular guy was in bike accident while driving in Leyte , i was notified 10:10 pm tonight Ph. time , may 6th 🙏scotty

[@aaronaround]

Oh no SCOTTY... I like his channel.. too bad hope he recovers well

[@AhmadWafee-KL]

Dumaguete is beautiful though. Is there any delicious halal restaurant outlet there?

[@aaronaround]

I am not sure I am sure there are few but I didn't see

[@AhmadWafee-KL]

@@aaronaround I did some searching, yes there are 4 stars rating Muslim Restaurants over there, thanks. Indian and Moroccan inspired.

[@aaronaround]

@@AhmadWafee-KL ah ok very cool 👍.. they sound!

[@stankos1637]

Try Zamboanga or Marawi

[@ericschreiner8619]

Go to Mindanao

[@LilyBeth-wm6lg]

Hi aaron welcome to dumagueta❤.keep safe bro

[@aaronaround]

Thank you! Take care

[@loubrooks3344]

All the oldies come here for the young poor girls that can’t feed them selfs seen it in the motels we stayed in. You can walk the streets and pick up any of them easy

[@aaronaround]

😳

[@KB3TLE]

Truth is - the thing that impresses me -- the most -- is - the Filipina Pea makes 'her home' in Dumaguete - of all places. That girl is extremely smart - well educated - and very well informed of western culture and US lifestyles. She certainly could live - presumably - 'anywhere' in the Philippines - yet picks Dumaguete ?!? Do actions speak louder than words ? I think perhaps so. > However - I have noticed inflation - primarily rent prices - have got much more expensive the past 2 or 3 years there - I think due to the abundance of expats driving up prices ! > Many areas of the country remain much cheaper for rent prices - where far fewer expats reside. -?- If a lower cost of living is needed - it may not be the place for you ! 🤔

[@aaronaround]

yes I enjoy the Filipina Pea as well. I have wondered if she writes all of her own scripts. I do know that all the of the expats have definitely risen the prices to some degree I am sure.. 100% when it comes to Airbnb rentals

[@makiavelli6101]

The Filipina Pea is from Dumaguete....

[@KB3TLE]

@@makiavelli6101 She's 'from' Leyte -- she moved & 'now' lives in Dumaguete

[@richieredw9218]

The best thing to do in Dumaguete is to take the fastest transportation AWAY from there

[@aaronaround]

Haha well that is the bus and that is pretty slow :0

[@FeydHarkon666]

Really hope Philippines increases requirements for expats like Thailand and Malaysia... Too many Low quality expats in Philippines going broke...

[@aaronaround]

Yeah I think there is some truth to it but it definitely brings a lot of money into the country

[@LantangKaturay]

@@aaronaroundAll that money these aliens bring cannot compensate for the destruction of our communities being invaded by foreigners.

[@paulmarks8979]

Baguio city here in the north phils. ( Benguet prov.) Cool climate n pine trees.

[@aaronaround]

Yes I have yet to go there I am very interested

[@altonarm]

SHHHH! Do NOT ruin that town!

[@LantangKaturay]

Please don’t ruin Baguio! Enough of these foreigners invading our communities!

[@damncars2618]

What happened to Mark Thornton.... Not sure what you like about that.

[@aaronaround]

Thanks for tuning in

[@eddieBoxer]

Mark Thorton is still around at a lower key after the fight at Ground Zero.

[@JimMillsCSLC]

You just got plunked by Paul Old Dog🤣😂😂😂😂

[@aaronaround]

Every dog has it's day :0

[@ericemslie9870]

From my experience. Many of the retirees in Dumaguete would not be there at all if they had the money to retire in the US. The bloggers will say everything is great there but the reality is they would go back to the US in a heartbeat if they could financially afford to

[@aaronaround]

Mm I don't necessarily think so but I think they would spend more time back home.... ideally ( and I think many expats would agree) 6-9 months abroad and coupled with a few months back home is ideal and keeps things fresh new

[@bobnewhart4318]

Is that ocean water saltwater or freshwater?

[@edieiyon]

Google can probably answer your question.

[@davehardan8323]

It's probably dehydrated water.

[@damncars2618]

Fully saturated with fats and BS.

[@aaronaround]

it is actually water substitute come to find out

[@richardclausen154]

It is saltwater blended with sanitation runoff. All the streams rjnning down the beach are NIT artesian springs! Lol

[@wickman.r4662]

Simple medical care is OK. MEDICAL facilities need upgrades

[@aaronaround]

Yeah I agree with you on that. For the basics I think you are good to go but for more advanced levels I would at least go to manila or another neighboring country

[@quackersna]

I'd have a hard time saying it's the best retirement city. I'd have a hard time even ranking it in the top 10

[@aaronaround]

Wow really? Well I could see it depends if you like Asia or not

[@marijolivitzky4336]

Forbes Magazine listed Dumaguete as the six best places in the world for retirement back in 2014.

[@altonarm]

I spent a month there it was terrible. There is no traffic laws people drive like they don't care about life at all. It's overrun with expats so if you're looking for a gf forget it. It is NOT worth all the hype. It sucks. End of story. Paul did not lie to you he was being frank and honest with you like he can't be on his own channel and yes I met him and yes he really is that rude.

[@aaronaround]

"people drive like they don't care about life at all." haha that's funny well listen I am not saying you're wrong about that, the driving that is haha

[@eddieBoxer]

Don't look for a girlfriend in Dumaguete, most if not all the ladies have kids, uneducated come from different provinces in serach of an old white expat who will take her and her kids, these ladies are the bottom of the barrel.

[@lojwa.animals.runitrats]

marshil island i was on runit lojwa in 78 79

[@aaronaround]

Oh wow nice !

[@georgmeyer9104]

LOL Paul the most famous KZbinr in Dumaguette! 🤣😂 He makes fun of his competitor! 🤣😂 Paul a supernice guy!

[@aaronaround]

haha he was on fire that's for sure!

[@lojwa.animals.runitrats]

no one can beat dean lol

[@makiavelli6101]

I think the The Filipina Pea has about 3 plus times as many subscribers as Paul and he's just over 100k.

[@ccjohncc1]

Overrated is when something is less than what people say it is not more. A place is found to be overrated when anyone finds out it is not as good as what they had heard.

[@aaronaround]

Yeah that is a fact

[@LGP-rn3rn]

Thanks for visiting Dumaguete.!!! Now go home please.

[@aaronaround]

Haha yeah right after you :0

[@eddieBoxer]

Yes i am going home in June 2024 to the USA, dramaguete is a hell hole with many old white racist expats who just can't mind their own business, everybody ants to know your life history, as a Hispanic expat do not talk to anyone about your past, they will gossip, just tell them a lie, one expat asked me what I did in the USA, I said " i was a sanitation worker collecting trash, man he told others I was a garbage collector, piece if sh&t, I had one expat who was good and informed me, I kept it quiet, sad you come to another country to enjoy your retirement and some expats are trying to defame you.

[@LantangKaturay]

Agree with you 100%.Our communities are being invaded by these aliens.

[@JohnDoe-jz6kn]

I know those missionaries! Good guys

[@user-bg2ig5xc3e]

Are they on Grindr?

[@aaronaround]

haha

[@aaronaround]

Oh really? they were cool

[@thelifeofweidi]

The city is in American hand. Not recommended for Europeans.

[@aaronaround]

Why do you say that? Thanks for tuning in

[@thelifeofweidi]

@@aaronaround I am living since 2011 near Manila. I was in Duma and what I have seen there were a lot of Americans . Many chitchatting etc. Don't misunderstand me . The area is nice but I like to stay out of trouble.

[@aaronaround]

@@thelifeofweidi yeah I hear ya. Wow nice thats a long time

[@armandosune3839]

I dont think so. The best retirement city in the world is not Dumaguete. It's ILOILO.

[@aaronaround]

Yeah I think it could be

[@goman69]

I sent a month in the Philippine's last year and Dumaguete was an absolute DUMP, was glad to get on the ferry and leave! KZbin Bloggers!!!!!

[@aaronaround]

Wow really? I don't think it's a dump but I hear you

[@hrollinsnyc]

The beach looks nice 🙂

[@littlesparrow34]

Dumaguete is only for shopping and dining, seeing doctors. I have a beach property 2 hours away, a hill top property overlooking near in the same area. Then I have property 20 minutes from Dumaguete of 3 acres with a view of the city and around. I wouldn't live in Dumaguete. But will shop/ dine there. You don't know the place. I live very rural, away from people if I chose to not see one, but near the city.

[@jameswhitewater6127]

This kid is .. just a kid trying to earn a penny. Lived in Dumaguete 6+ years. Now changed into a shit hole like the rest of this archipelago, doubt you are able to understand ..

[@helmut-g.9651]

😂😂😂😂 yes keeping people away keeps prices low

[@DingusCirc]

The real old expats on social security like it but generally a boring place .

[@aaronaround]

Yeah it has it's pros and cons

[@henrycohen1910]

hey pal, it ain't so sleepy!

[@aaronaround]

well drive around at 8 o'clock at night :0

[@henrycohen1910]

@@aaronaround I live about an north of Dumaguete in Tanjay. My wife and I go to Dumagute about once a month for food shopping. I hate it, traffic is abominable and the city is a heat sink. It's not that I'm unfamiliar with big cities, grew up in Philly and lived in NYC for most of my life.

[@jperez7893]

blues brothers: "we're on a mission from God" paul is trying his best to scare everyone away so he can have it all for himself

[@aaronaround]

Haha maybe... the traffic can get a little frustrating there haha

[@eddieBoxer]

You see many Mormons out here trying to con you into Mormonism, btw Joseph Smith was a friend of mine back in 1889.

[@tomgibbs4448]

I have been to 130+ countries and lived in most for at least a month. I visited Dumaguete for a month recently and it does not even make the top 100. Horribly hot, insects are everywhere, food is atrocious, cost is way too high for value, traffic is unreal. real S...hole city.

[@aaronaround]

thanks for the honest opinion :0

[@lojwa.animals.runitrats]

no but its alot of xpat drammmmma now

[@aaronaround]

Yeah I guess I still havent seen any I dont feed into that crap

[@eddieBoxer]

So true as an expat I'm leaving Dumaguete in June 2024.

[@paulmarks8979]

Welcome to P.I.

[@aaronaround]

Yes thank you!

[@wickman.r4662]

Iloilo is more modern than Dumaguete

[@aaronaround]

Yes 100% I like Iloilo

[@marijolivitzky4336]

The guy is very bitter, he probably have had bad experience the way he badmouthed Dumaguete. I felt sorry for his grumpiness.

[@aaronaround]

haha he loves it there

[@bobarnolf7379]

I've been coming & going to & from the Philippines for over 30 years. Visited Dumaguete in early 2024 & it was pretty disappointing, smells horrible, dirty, beaches were crappy, hotels were sub standard. Many better places in the Philippines to visit & enjoy...you just have to get out & find them. Don't listen to any vloggers, ever!

[@aaronaround]

well I think most people know that but I hear you

[@michaelmallal9101]

Airport in new.

[@ArthursSimpleLife]

Paul wants Dumaguete all for himself. Obviously. :p

[@aaronaround]

Well you could say he's the King Of Duma haha

[@rogerwilco4736]

He's welcome to it!

[@rogerwilco4736]

We're here on a mission, scamming money off the poor to send back to the rich in Salt Lake City

[@harpoon9996]

The EXIT sign.😅

[@aaronaround]

haha yeah

[@stannmcb3]

I think Paul wants it all for himself. 😂

[@aaronaround]

Sounds like it right? haha

[@r2rc1]

lol yea crazy MF here

[@aaronaround]

haha

[@maxblack2113]

Thousands of better places in the philippines then dramaguete

[@sthaider]

Davao is the best city in Philippines

[@singapore202000]

Paul is speaking utter, utter BS. I've lived here for a decade nearly. I dont see many foreigners at all. Dating is super easy. Prices at a fraction of the west. Beachers around the city are magnificent in Dauin, etc. I previously lived in over a dozen countries in international media career - from London to Sydney, to Hong Kong, to Stockholm, to Singapore, etc etc etc. Why does Paul chose to live there then, huh? No respect for the dude.

[@aaronaround]

I think he was joking :0

[@robert-ki5jp]

Another expert just off the plane and nos everything

[@aaronaround]

@@robert-ki5jp Paul?

[@Delta922]

We want all Americans to come!! They always welcome here.

[@aaronaround]

definitely

[@eddieBoxer]

But i have no money!

[@LantangKaturay]

Crazy!

[@AndrewHiscock]

Doesn’t appeal in the slightest.

[@aaronaround]

@@AndrewHiscock 🤣

[@Mao-Digs-Escariote]

Dramaguete

[@aaronaround]

Majorly haha I didn't know

[@Mao-Digs-Escariote]

@@aaronaround lots of toxic retired expat turned vloggers and live around gossiping.

[@reedanderson1480]

Nay. Too many kanos there.

[@aaronaround]

getting a snack...

[@blakechristensen9073]

Stay out of the hospital. Slumpital!

[@aaronaround]

I don't know what you mean

[@dantesalazar7805]

No thats not worth many poor malaysia or thailand good

[@aaronaround]

I don't know what you're saying

[@rogerwilco4736]

I've visited Dumaguete several times and was far from impressed, its a good place to leave behind

[@aaronaround]

I wouldnt say that but I hear you

[@brasilianer411]

Der schlimmste Ort auf den Philippinen

[@aaronaround]

du hast miche

[@fernandon3201]

warum ?

[@bonkymnobols5466]

The first guy hates where he is but instead of leaving he just complains. Lame

[@aaronaround]

Well he does secretly like it there haha

[@BC19572]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Dramaguete

[@aaronaround]

Big time drama small time city :0

[@makiavelli6101]

Personally, I found Dumaguete to be dirty, air pollution and very noisy along the boardwalk there. I wouldn't live there. Maybe up in Valencia though or down the road towards Bacong or Dauin....with actual nice beaches. Duma is not a beach city...it is along the ocean though...the water is dirty in Dumaguete.

[@aaronaround]

Yeah but there are some nice beaches and some amazing diving just outside the city

[@CareFreeCris-mb8fh]

Damn whats that frankenstien looking thing growing out of your head ?

[@aaronaround]

hahaha bad lighting

[@eddieBoxer]

Its head lice you get when you stay at the local hotel.