THIS is how you MAXIMIZE your life (life is short)

[@blockaderunner]

I will say this now......I'd neva been out of the USA and had only lived in 2 states my entire 45+ years of life until a couple of years ago.....passport obtained, 2 months later stepped foot in the Philippines, 1 month later MARRIED. Kinda crazy looking back on it all.

[@ScoreGuru123]

Please don't say she met you at the airport 😱

[@blockaderunner]

@ScoreGuru123 Not until after we wed

[@ChimpsAI]

Love your brother's response to just being off the plane in the Philippines for the first time: stimulated. Glad he and you could share the experience.

[@ChadFosterExplores]

We literally hit the ground rolling! He described it as sensory overload and loved it!

[@davidkepley8094]

This video is pure gold for those of us planning on living in the philippines. It’s so nice to be able to get this perspective in advance, thank you so much

[@andrewkamchi7478]

Great video Chad. I called my folks after watching and told them I was mad at them for only giving me a sister, so I asked them to adopt, even though they are in their 90’s… that went well 😂

[@benyoung6655]

AWESOME video! Thank you for all of your work putting this video and videos like this out there!!! Literally changed the course of my life!!! I’m now retiring in 5 years and actually LIVING my life!!! I LOVE THE PHILIPPINES!!!!!!

[@journeytrials]

That's what life is about, you guys have found true happiness. By just being brothers and enjoying this life's journey together makes it all worth it. Some people lost track of life and before you know it, it's gone.

[@ThisIsUs-d4i]

Here I am relishing the good vibes, I like your videos. Keep it coming. "The setbacks are nothing compared to the benefits, that lifestyle improvement and freedom that you can achieve." That resonates with me about life in the Philippines. Watching from the US, I get what you're saying about career and lifestyle, I am with you 100%. Happy to see your brother could join you. Enjoy!

[@ThereIsSoulInArt]

You really hit the nail on the head with this video. "Someday" eventually ends. Do all you can NOW. Very inspiring video!!

[@Pink_Rose3073]

What a nice video and presentation, I watched it until the end!, good storytelling and so touching..🎉...Mabuhay ka Chad, thanks for appreciating/loving the Philippines..We're happy to have you here..

[@sallyfromcali9190]

Bro Adventure of 2024 is my all time favorite vid!! Like two kids in a candy store. So happy for you and your bro - thank u for sharing !

[@JimboandGhen]

How cool is that Chad having your brother here in the Philippines, sharing experiences. Loving the throwback videos from decades ago, nice add and One of your better videos, thanks for the share!

[@AZ_Bill]

Priceless memories with your brother. Thanks for sharing them.

[@monetlu8812]

This is an amazing piece of your journey to the Philippines. I am going to visit it in February. Thanks for sharing your story 🎉

[@ericg9092]

Great video Chad. I used to travel on 13 week contracts as a respiratory therapist, and this video makes me miss the breaks I used to take between contracts. I've got a sweet schedule now where I work 3 12's and I'm off for 4, but man I miss traveling. We shall see what the future holds...... Thank you for sharing!

[@johnrencher442]

You are definitely hitting all the points… I too have spent the better part of my life caring for patients and I love hearing about their experiences in life and how things use to be… many have told me to live your life to the fullest, when you’re health goes down you don’t want to regret what you didn’t do… Keep up the great work…

[@Billy_B_Goat]

Kick A$$! Hahahaha, that was Great. Chad, how much more did you love your experience and how much better of a perspective do you have on your life because you could share it in a meaningful way with another.... a ton, right!? This episode is hands down one of your best. Peace and Love, B Goat

[@ChadFosterExplores]

Absolutely agree! Experiences are so much better when you share them with someone you care about especially when you're on the same page loving the adventures like we do 😎

[@want2bsailing804]

Damn good video man . Thanks for sharing. Cheers to you two brothers. 🍻🍻

[@carletto_au]

Great video Chad. Love the editing style

[@reny9405]

Well done, Chad. You and your bro have found the fountain of youth and stress-free life in the Philippines. It's a liberating feeling to be young again.

[@CoffeeMagical]

This is an awesome video. I am from Dumaguete and for more than 20 years I have never been back there yet. Glad that you chose to have that as your base. Dumaguete is the City of Gentlepeople. ❤❤❤

[@cielapinza]

I miss my beloved Philippines…thanks for sharing this great video of brotherhood, and the perspective of living a good yet simple life in the Phil’s.

[@CRV_34]

As an American, this video gives me hope. The life you’re living is the life I want to live when my situation permits. Thanks so much for sharing. 🙏

[@Apex042]

Welcome Bro. Have fun and be safe. " It's more fun in the Philippines ". I was hard on you on my last comment because you compared US/Canada to the Philippines. I'm glad that you have adapted the lifestyle in the Philippines. Have you found your partner in crime yet (Filipina)? If not... have fun looking for her. She's out there somewhere...

[@TB-xx4gc]

I'm really surprised to see the snippets of your early travels. For some reason, I was under the impression that your recent travels to the Philippines was the beginning of your travels. I was once in the Caribbean and a local said to me that "we work to live, and you Americans live to work." It had a really profound affect on me at that time, and was also the impetus I needed to start my own life of travels. Don't know how long your bro plans to be i "in town," but this ought to be interesting. Enjoy, gentlemen, as I'm sure we will, as well.

[@WilliamFluery]

Yep…he does look like the milkman. 😂 Great vid. What a wonderful relationship you have with your brother!!! You can get back to that ripped you from 1998.

[@ChadFosterExplores]

Haha i'll tell him that… Yeah it was an awesome adventure great having him out here more adventures to come we are planning something for next summer 😎

[@realismatitsfinest1]

Speaking not just as a fellow Canadian but a fellow SW Ontarian as well ... treasure your moments you have with your brother because one day -- hopefully for you in the distant future -- those chances will be lost forever. I lost my brother to a battle with cancer almost 6 years ago. He was my best friend and I miss him dearly. Unlike my other two siblings, bot whom are married with kids and now grandkids, we were both single and went out and explored the world together like you and your brother are doing here. So, my advice is to have as many opportunities like this that you can, for as long as you can. The memories you crate together are memories that no one will be able to ever take away from you.

[@landonic81]

Cool video Chad! Looks like your brither had a great time. Yeah!!

[@mauricio-bp4tr]

“Best Decision Ive Ever Made”.. Thanks For Loving My MotherLand🇵🇭🌴🙏🏽

[@tuting1965]

😂😂🤣🤣

[@clairenarce8896]

totally agree.look forward the best thing that You experience and explore.rather than thinking abt.your convinience.rich countries convinient but You need to work harder just for food,bills apartment.and nothing left.😢

[@GavinoAguilar-p7v]

New subscriber from Philippines🇵🇭

[@stevenr1354]

What a great video! Loved the vintage footage. You guys are both adrenaline junkies with those high dives. Praise to your brother's wife for giving him a pass to go experience that.

[@Lil-Mike-55]

Dope bro adventures. Sheesh! Stay sober and safe. Stay grounded.🤟🏻🙏🏻

[@rovli816]

I think this is the best video youve created so far.

[@gemini-gw7bl]

miss the ph so much. was there for 6 months in panglao that was my best year ever

[@angamerc5373]

great video really liked Cebu and went there because you and other vloggers mentioned it. So yeah going back...

[@samfadullon7163]

Planning on moving back to the Philippines. I cannot wait on my next adventure! My new chapter in my life.

[@Chrusttee]

Chad, love your content as always but if I had to pick one complaint.... They are too short! I'd happily watch 30, 60, 180 minute videos of yours. Feel to cut down on the editing if it saves you time to put out those 30+ mins vids! Cheers!

[@studentofphysicalculture]

Awesome video. Man I feel so stale sometimes being in the states.

[@ItchyfeetCM]

Awesone video of you and your brother, Chad. I have my flight booked and hotel 1st 3 nights in Manila of my 29 day trip beginning Jan 30th. Thinking of shooting straight down to Dumaguete/Valencia area from Manila and doing some exploring on a scooter. Apo Island and Southern Cebu look like must do's for me! Do you usually pre-arrange accommodations when you move around in the region or sort of wing it when you get to each new place?

[@rodneydavis7195]

Awesome that you got to experience all that with your brother.

[@jeffyON3]

i love your content. Filipinos love family related content. ❤

[@chino538]

Great video bro

[@tedlaurvik3765]

It is so cool to spend time with your Bro.

[@yaaaraves8951]

Maybe take your brother to Iloilo so he can have a taste of small city life in the Philippines- I believe it’s close to Dumaguete.

[@claylifto2356]

A star chaser is one who sees a bright light, then chases it until it's out of sight and he's in the dark again - totally lost.

[@czealtamahawk1228]

Beautiful if you just visit. Wait til you have weeks of tropical storms plus monsoon rain and flash floods. You'd be wishing you're back to where you came from.

[@neallasta]

This video is so beautiful bro. i cant believe im watching it for free :))

[@vhevhevilla3065]

Woow!!! Enjoy in my home town thank you for choosing Philippines.

[@MikeandTracker]

Excellent video!😊

[@QuantumShopAI]

WOW! This is a great vid! What is your base city there? The wife and I may come check a few spots out to spend our winters in the next 5 years. What cities do you recommend?

[@imveryhungry112]

You look healthy man.

[@dougshank7384]

Amazing. Thank you for sharing

[@juliuspalamos7863]

Awesome adventure

[@jansenalmonidovar9248]

Have fun guys, enjoy bro time

[@jt-nixon2102]

Can you ride a motorcycle in the Phillipines with a Canadian car license? If not, how genuinely legally risky is it?

[@ChadFosterExplores]

Yes you can! After 90 days living here they want you to get a Phillipines license at that point you need to get a motorcycle endorsement that you can do here in the Philippines

[@fujijitanikos]

Welcome to the Philippines, Brother

[@moondustgirl2132]

Kuya is wise.

[@foreveryoungatheart1015]

Chad have you taken advantage of the SSRV which will give you unlimited stay in the Philippines,no need for visa renewal and you can always fly to Thailand or Vietnam then return to the Philippines,I believe with the SSRV you can set up business in the Philippines,owning your own business without the restriction for foreigners in the Philippines.

[@CerebralPrimate]

Nice vid. Hope ya made that Pai run on a bike in Thailand. Not quite as good as the whole Mae Hong Son loop, but still a great ride from CM.

[@ChadFosterExplores]

@@CerebralPrimate one of the best rides I've ever done, we took the longer route not the main road with the tourist vans. Although I do want to do that road next time

[@CerebralPrimate]

@@ChadFosterExplores Your videos have made look forward to doing some riding in the P.I. When I stayed there 6 months, I home based out of Angeles because thats where everyone I knew was, then did flights/ferries/busses to all the major tourist spots, but I never did find a place to ride. Thanks to your vids, I can now see there are def places to go and good rides to be had. Much appreciated.

[@ervieabello2390]

wow good Video Chad

[@valdougsvlogs3189]

So you were the first travel vlogger .. long before KZbin 😂

[@chadbrownmusic]

Hey chad. Chad here from Canada. Going there next month. Roxas city. What do you do to stay there? Paper work etc.

[@JustJhoanne]

Great video💯

[@Billy_B_Goat]

Ruler Girrrrlll

[@JustJhoanne]

Haha hi @ 👋🏼 hope you’re well, merry christmas to you

[@loveroadtrips9037]

Amazing!!!

[@U_KCuF]

In palawan coron so many islands there

[@primalpassion]

What did you do for income when you first moved to the PH, and would you be willing to make a video talking about how much you make from YT? Future passport bros. here. thanks

[@travelingkakabsat]

Nice!

[@surreycase]

Luv it! Where did you get your helmet? There or in the West?

[@MikeHoncho884]

I’m about to get a life!

[@Benny-mp5bs]

When I come there I hope to meet up with you for an adventure.

[@josephdennehey4126]

Pura Vida from Costa Rica!

[@ChadFosterExplores]

Pura Vida!!

[@abpantaleov]

Life is good in the philippines 😮❤

[@loretafalcutila501]

Nice God bless you guys

[@drp2065]

Chad not to flex the Philippines but it is the role model of democracy that we are speaking especially if you were in the western countries.

[@littlerocklittlerock489]

Where’s the second part ?

[@nathangilles2839]

I like 🎉your channel ❤ What if I had to plan 10 year retirement plan ?

[@maverick3161]

now I understand why his perspective is white old single males dominate tourist arrivals in PH. he's staying in Dumaguete and Cebu. there's ton's of young white couples living in PH or frequently visiting PH, but they stay in BGC makati; and just travel to rural Philippines. dumaguete is for single white old males. so understandably, that's the channel's perspective.

[@dimakonax]

Hey chad im from Florida just south in city called Sarasota ) whats weather like compared to here and PH ? is it hotter ? more humid ? people complain its hot in PH lol and im like Florida is hot too

[@nuketurnal2]

id say the average is 80-85F, mountain areas are ofcourse colder

[@sion8961]

Niceeee❤

[@JEDI938]

At first I though your bro was your paid driver with his helmet on...Without it he looks just like you!

[@DenissaRapada]

Hi I subscribed done❤

[@lizaduguil818]

❤❤❤

[@dean4125]

u should go back to the old hairstyle from 98. lol.

[@danielkillua7093]

Wow!

[@InfiniteGoodness]

Wow I'm so envious right now. Livin' life to the fullest, family bonding, serenity, self love, maximizing life's potential. The joy of life in the tropics. Once in a lifetime we must do this! Advance Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to us all! ✨💖💖💖💐🎉🍀🌿🌴🌾🍻🎂🎁

[@ErlitasWorld]

Don’t forget you and your family are visiting not citizens follow the rules and especially the migrants rules and if you working there have a working visa and pay tax in Philippines 🇵🇭 taxes if you making money there

[@kErMTMaN]

❤

[@jay-arzuniga5563]

Thats pilipino way of life they are easily recognize you as foreigner

[@ksmithpmp]

While he was there, Hopefully he had the opportunity to tap into the main commodity and reason guys go to the Philippines. Younger, hotter, tighter.

[@ninajacob-soliven5322]

🍺!!!!!!!!!'!!!!!!!🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@tarzanztoonz]

your brother is probably gonna get a divorce!

[@ScoreGuru123]

So when is your brother getting a divorce and moving to the Philippines? 😂

[@barakuda1985benjamin]

much better to you to stay in Thailand because a lot of girls in Thailand compere to the Philippines 😂😂😂😂😂 Philippines a lot of islands

[@herchickenlegs4]

I WATCH THIS CHANNEL RECENTLY AND THEIR REVIEWS ABOUT PHILIPPINES... SAID NO ... SO GOODBYE ...😂😂😂😂😂

[@colincowie2547]

Your videos are getting weird

[@ChadFosterExplores]

@@colincowie2547 you love them 😘

[@cheezchris]

Nah, you're just too young to understand.

[@littlesparrow34]

What's weird about it, it looks normal and adventurous, full of life. Huh better stay in your mole hole.

[@fkoff7649]

You should have done or you should do the bike zipline in Bohol, and/or the zipline in Cebu South, Cebu North or Bohol, etc.. for more exciting adventure..

[@ChadFosterExplores]

Live it up! My travel essentials on Amazon ➔ www.amazon.com/shop/chadfosterexplores

[@rose29599]

Enjoy 🇵🇭