Great content binge watching your videos sent me down a deep rabbit hole that made me realize Valencia is where I want to make my home base. It checks all the boxes
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands654 ай бұрын
Thanks as always for watching! Valencia is where we would live if we didn’t have the place we are in now😉
@1307scooter3 ай бұрын
Moving to the Dumaguete area next month, great video.
@Ladybug8899 Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed watching your walking vlogs. Keep it coming.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
I’m glad you enjoy them lady bug. I’m going to do another this week. Thanks for watching!
@k9companion231 Жыл бұрын
Good stuff! Thank you sir!
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands6511 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Sorry for the late reply….I have been slammed
@grumpyolddude439 Жыл бұрын
need to put this 5 part series into a playlist, to make it MUCH easier for folks to find and watch them in sequence. GREAT video series btw. HIghly informative!!!
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks again for watching, and I’m glad you found it useful!
@billlloyd97552 ай бұрын
Kevin you are the man….thanks for the info 😊
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands652 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Bill! I am glad you found it helpful 😉
@michaelbelnap6112 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video Kevin thank you. Dumaguete is an interesting city with so much to know.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike!
@richardhowe5583 Жыл бұрын
I am always watching but I cannot always comment.. I was one of your first subscribers and you have already moved up into my top five utubers.. keep up the good work.. thanks for all your hard work and I hope to see you soon.. I think you said you are from Houston Texas and I am from south Louisiana so we are neighbors..hello from south Louisiana 🐊🐊🐊🍺🍻😁🍺🍻🐊🐊🤗😎
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
I have been in Houston the last 20 years, but we actually moved to Bayou Vista pre kindergarten and stayed there through 2nd grade before moving to the West Bank of New Orleans. Good thing I didn’t grow up in Bayou Vista. I’d have that coon ass accent and nobody could understand me on KZbin 😂
@richardhowe5583 Жыл бұрын
@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 I don't have a coonass accent either I have a Mississippi or Southern Alabama accent.. I was raised Southern Baptist around white people.. I am not Bragging I'm just telling you the way it is.. I am not a Southern Baptist today and I am no religion but I am not against religion.. to each is own 🤔🤗😎
@zolnoyd9767 ай бұрын
I will be in your area in several weeks. Hope to see you and have a coffee.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands657 ай бұрын
Sure, let me know when you’re in town 😉
@ericbleasel5907 Жыл бұрын
You fleetingly showed the security officer at the immigration office,one morning i arrived to extend my visa,i greeted him in visaya and thanked him as well for the application,that mans persona changed in a second,he bent over backwards for me,kindness goes a long way in the Philippines.You said maayong buntag (good morning) to a man in the street,whilst just a courtesy for you it would have made that mans day,well done amigo.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric! Yes, I am learning more Visayan each week and you are correct. The locals do appreciate the effort
@johncano3972 Жыл бұрын
NICE DETAILED INFORMACION KEVIN. IT WILL COME HANDY WHEN WE MAKE OUR MOVE.. THANKS 👍🏼
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
I’m glad you liked it John. Thanks for watching!
@johncano3972 Жыл бұрын
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 thanks as well for sharing..
@jamesnichols2511 Жыл бұрын
really enjoyed your vlog. nice to get a personal view of dumaguete. I love walking and look forward to taking lots of walks through town to see all the shops and sites. also nice to get information on extentions. I too want to visit thailand, vietnam, and malaysia, but I want to get well established there in the philippines before I take the trips. however, Im already 73, so time isn't on my side. hope to see you there next year. I'll buy you a cup of coffee and a great jolly bee hamburger, hahaha.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching James! Sure, let me know when you come over 😉
@richardhowe5583 Жыл бұрын
I am close to your age and I'm leaving in a couple of months for the Philippines.. I live about 50 miles north of New Orleans.. where do you live and where are you leaving? I would like to drink a cup of coffee with you because I would like to make some American friends after I arrive🤗😎
@jamesnichols2511 Жыл бұрын
@@richardhowe5583 hi Richard, I live in Texas with my son and his filipina wife and grandkids at the moment. they're excite to see me want to see the philippines as they too are gonna move there when my son retires. perhaps we'll meet there and enjoy a delicious jolly bee burger, hahaha.
@richardhowe5583 Жыл бұрын
@@jamesnichols2511 sounds great to me because I am a hamburger man.. I've been watching KZbin for about five years.. I wrote down a place to get the best hamburgers and ribeye steaks.. I can't find my list..hehe.. old age and forgetfulness is creeping up on me..hehe.. I can remember one place is up the coast of negros Island just south of San Carlos City.. I will drive a long way for a good hamburger or a good steak..🥩 🍔
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
@@richardhowe5583I’m in Bacong, on the island of Negros Oriental. Just south of Dumaguete
@michaelwuji1758 Жыл бұрын
Xlnt Video. Charles Schwab & Immigration very helpful. Salamat
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Michael! I’m glad you liked it
@PeevyMctweevy Жыл бұрын
There is now a brand new Irish pub and restaurant in town, it's name is "Fibber Magee's" pretty nice and live music most nights. Located at New Banica bridge, you can't miss it..
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Yes, I made a video there the 2nd night it was open. You should check out all of my videos 😉
@pj7484 Жыл бұрын
We really enjoyed the city tour and info you provided, thank you very much, from St Paul, Minnesota 👍
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching PJ! I’m glad you enjoyed it
@daviddarden1915 Жыл бұрын
Dumguete is very interesting. Having been stationed at Clark Air Base, Philippines 🇵🇭 in 1991. Thought about long-term stay or retire in Philippines 🇵🇭. Great advice especially on money 💰 VISA matters in Philippines 🇵🇭, thank you.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching David! I’m glad you liked it. I highly recommend coming. You should come and do a recon mission to visit multiple places to decide which place you like best
@andrewh6898 Жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks man! Love the walk abouts when everything (businesses etc.) is/are close to each other. When out of town I also enjoy your scenic (landscape) walks. Vloggers who are constantly showing themselves, it gets annoying real quick...specifically when it's mostly a close up. (Exceptions are only if they are really easy on the eyes, most are definitely NOT! lol). Good advise on the financial side. Thanks again!
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Hahaha, exactly! I’m sure you’d rather see the streets instead of me😂
@friendsaroundtheworld7184 Жыл бұрын
I had same reaction like yours with the boy who thrown the snack wrapper. I really felt bad for my kababayan. I want to say, "come on, boy let's love our environment pick up your trash and throw in the trashbin." Thanks for loving the Philippines and touring us around. Stay safe. Keep on coming. Watching you from Japan.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Friend! Yeah, it’s frustrating. I had to break my girlfriend of the habit too
@friendsaroundtheworld7184 Жыл бұрын
@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Aww, sorry for that. I am a Filipina too but never did that when I was in the Philippines and yet never been to Japan. I also get mad to my late Japanese husband whenever he threw his cigarette butt outside the car. I got frustrated because I thought all Japanese people are well-mannered. Then I have learned it depends on someone's personality. I admire people who has love for the environment.
@friendsaroundtheworld7184 Жыл бұрын
@Paul Rice I feel really sad, here in Japan in case there is no trashbin you should take home your own trash wherether it's just a small candy wrapper. This is what I want to teach to my fellow Filipinos.
@ericbleasel5907 Жыл бұрын
And yet, if you decided to pick up that little boys trash and he saw you do it he would not even realise what you are doing,he would think you like the colour of the wrapper,one day in Dumaguete a mother and son looked at me with curiosity for doing exactly that.
@floracredo9478 Жыл бұрын
@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 There should be signs everywhere telling Filipinos young and old to dispose their trash in a proper place. It's a shame that foreigners are the ones picking up our garbage.
@Yourbestlife1 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful thanks! Coming to Dumaguete in October.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching YBL! Glad you found it useful 😉
@sampinto3079 Жыл бұрын
your vlog is an example that a raw unfiltered unedited vlog is more interesting than the old techniques of over-editing with intros, outros, vlogger's face, fake laugh tracks, and shameless pinoy baiting techniques. I got too much time giving these comments and I think you deserve it cos I love to see ur channel grow brother!
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Well, thank you very much Sam! I appreciate it
@floribertosousa2251 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Kevin for a great 👍 video. I loved to see the movement or the bustling in Dumaguete in a normal day. Thanks and keep up the great work.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Floriberto, i’m glad you enjoyed it😉
@freshaloha4747 Жыл бұрын
Extremely informative content. Thank you. Aloha!
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Aloha! I’m glad you enjoyed it
@lkabong5529 Жыл бұрын
Hey ,new subscriber here. I don't recall seeing any of the other vloggers doing a walk around in those areas of Duma. Pretty interesting and informative! My only question is how much does a big Mac cost in Dumguete?😂 (seriously anyone I need to know)
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Ilkabong! 🤔 I don’t remember exactly, but I think the Big Mac meal was about 65% of what it was in the US..BUT, the Big Mac seemed smaller. I’m not sure if it’s actually smaller, because I heard McDonald’s was making sizes smaller in the US too
@lkabong5529 Жыл бұрын
@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 👍
@marcellespiritu Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Marcelle! I appreciate it
@juanquinones221 Жыл бұрын
Very good sir,I subscribed
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for supporting the channel Juan! I appreciate it
@norskenorge8808 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Information, yes China Bank good but also Citibank and HSBC are Good Banks..
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for suggestions 😉
@spacetraveler3286 Жыл бұрын
Hi kev, love the walk around videos, very helpful. See you soon, maxie the Aussie
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Hey Maxie!!!!! Did you sell everything? See ya soon 😉
@johnpost2690 Жыл бұрын
wow a coffee shop amazing ha
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching John. Some viewers wanted to see inside, I guess hoping to see some of the “famous” vloggers in there
@CavalrySecurity Жыл бұрын
Use indoor ATMS, Lee's Plaza, they have guards and so skimmers are less likely.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@allsmilz7234 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing important content 👍
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks allsmilz, I’m glad you liked it
@ianlewis2813 Жыл бұрын
Jolly bee so ok if you like sugar in everything, the food is just to sweet , MacDonalds is best for coffee and breakfast , burger king for a burger & onion rings..
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Jollibee is not my favorite, but my GF likes it, so I eat it from time to time
@Robert8455 Жыл бұрын
You was looking at the hair do and I was looking at that next of wires.... whoa that is insane. Interesting topic on banking, atm, transfers from US held money. I guess nobody pays by check for their rent? Throwing trash in the street especially from a kid is really sad.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Robert! My current landlord would probably take a check from me, but every where else I’ve stayed, they want cash only. If you find one you like, and can afford it, Airbnb properties let you pay by credit card. They do offer discounts for long term rentals
@STEVENSCOTTFERGUSON Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I signed up for one of those Schwab Checking accounts myself.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Steven! That’s great, I just checked my account and they refunded me $26.98 for ATM fees in June….well worth it 😉
@agirlyman Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the great advice brother! I definitely have to get a Charles Schwab checking account as should everybody😉
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands658 ай бұрын
Thanks! Sorry, I don’t know how I missed this comment. I do appreciate you watching 😉
@cryptomando Жыл бұрын
so funny i was in that restaurant, just bored walking around this city today .my first time here
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching cryptomando! Which restaurant, Ground Zero?
@RonKris Жыл бұрын
Best Pizza in the Philippines is at Toninos Resto Bar in Dipolog City. I've heard there are a couple more new pizza places opened since I was there last, but I'm telling you they have GREAT pizza there.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
I have not been to Mindanao yet, but will keep it in mind when I do visit
@jgknudtson10 ай бұрын
highly informative. well done kevin!
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands6510 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Jeff! I appreciate it😉
@jasperfrenchie Жыл бұрын
Love these types of videos. Keep up the good work!
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Jasper! I’m glad you liked it
@trickpat6384 Жыл бұрын
Very informative
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks again for watching Trick Pat!
@shaneross64 Жыл бұрын
Awesome information. I'm coming to dumaguete sometime in October or November. Thank you.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@marioarias99428 ай бұрын
Great information thank you for sharing this video.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands658 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Mario, I appreciate it
@pling120 Жыл бұрын
Hi when I was in Dumaguete it was a few years ago I didn't use ATM I used WorldRemit and to M Lhuillier Philippines which worked very well 5000 dollars for a fee of 250 pesos But now I don't know what M Lhuillier charges Very good vlog The last time I picked up a visa at the office was in 2014, after that it has been BalickBayan when I travel with my wife Good luck to God Bless
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Pling! Yes, I have friends here who use Remitly and Western Union
@voicevoice2053 Жыл бұрын
World Remit I have found to be very good. Reliable with low fees
@Thailandescapades Жыл бұрын
First time watcher… great information and lovely to here that you did the exchange info in GBP also 👍
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching TEscapades! I appreciate it😉
@ricksivley7047 Жыл бұрын
I would be a bit nervous using a China Bank ATM because it seems like lately everything China is involved in is collecting data from various sources
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
I have been hesitant to use it. Yesterday was my first time.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Rick! Yes, I’m sure they already had mine. BDO gives 20,000 so I would use that instead
@jhontrivorsmith4253 Жыл бұрын
Is there a coffee shop as long way from restaurant area
@dumaguetedreaming Жыл бұрын
@@jhontrivorsmith4253Coffee shops are everywhere, even the basement of Lee Plaza.
@jhontrivorsmith4253 Жыл бұрын
@@dumaguetedreaming My reply was to a hotel review in Angeles City about their rooms a new place so how you got that reply on your channel I find very unusual and I do live in Dumaguete for 5 years now and am aware of all the coffee shops restaurants so thanks for letting me know the supernatural is active bye
@avertactivity964 Жыл бұрын
Nice tour. Options trading video 😊 Excellent
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching avertactivity! I was going to do the options video today, but we are going to have a brown out today. So now, we are going to the neighboring island of Cebu. I’ll do the options video on Sunday
@tacpactacpac3473 Жыл бұрын
Thank You Thank You! Finally someone with some info. about Dumaguete! I just subscribe, Can`t wait for more Kevin, I will see you soon! Salamat:)
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for subscribing tacpactspac! I appreciate it. I’m glad you like the videos
@DonFashionBeauty Жыл бұрын
I thouroughly enjoyed riding my rented scooter in Dumaguete. I call it "Organized Confusion".
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching deadline! Yeah, it takes a little getting used to that’s for sure
@troyevans868 Жыл бұрын
They have two Jollibees in Houston I need to go try one next week One is on westheimer
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
No way! Where, off the Beltway near Chinatown or closer to the Galleria? I’m sure it’s not going to be as inexpensive as here, but I’m sure the pieces of chicken will be bigger there. A thigh here is slightly bigger than a McDonald’s chicken nugget from the US. Let me know what you think of the hot dog spaghetti 😂
@theydontknow9260 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for turning the camera and showing your surroundings. Some YTubers keep the camera on their face! My question is, can you park a car or scooter anywhere there's space? Don't see any parking restriction signs unless they are posted out of view ...
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! It’s a pain trying to find a place to park a car here. Most places have a designated parking spot for bikes
@dumaguetedreaming Жыл бұрын
And a lot of the available spaces may be blocked for use by patrons only so you usually end up parking far from where you need to be unless you catch someone leaving a spot.
@The.Raevyn Жыл бұрын
13:13 haha “we got somebody who wants to be a star. Hey there you are, alright - May yong boon tog!”(maayong buntag) Nailed it. 😂👍
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Raevyn!😂
@vinces.3860 Жыл бұрын
I have been to Ground Zereo (GZ) and they have great food there too. It would be a shame if it closed down!
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Vinces! Yes, their pizza tastes the best in my opinion. You have to eat it with a fork because it’s floppy, but it tastes great 😉
@dumaguetedreaming Жыл бұрын
@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65It was way too floppy and soggy.
@kanointhephilippines8082 Жыл бұрын
Most expats use their ATM card for funds until they can get established. IMHO it's best to only use major bank ATM machines like BPI or BDO. It's best to have a primary ATM and a back up. Both the BPI machines next to Yellow cab pizza and the BPI branch near Jolibee on the North road work well, Iv'e never had an issue. When you open a Peso account here also open a USD account if you are a US citizen. When you come to the Philippines bring a box of checks from your main bank in the US. As needed deposit a personal check in your USD account ($5.00 fee) and withdraw in pesos maybe once a month for your living expenses. Also you can wire funds to your USD account and use many other options like Remitly to fund it. For everything in the Philippines you need plan A, B and C. Always have a back up plan. Take care and enjoy the journey.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Kanoi, making the recommendations 😉
@kanointhephilippines8082 Жыл бұрын
@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Thanks.
@kevinwelsh7490 Жыл бұрын
that was interesting to walk around with commentary. It's not overly built up but lots of hustle bustle. I heard there is one mall. how to get there on foot?
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Kev! I appreciate it. There are actually 2 malls in Dumaguete, both on opposite sides of town. I’m going to do another walk around in a day or two after I get over the cold I got yesterday.
@Amen.2210 ай бұрын
One of the problems I see all over the Philippines is people blocking the sidewalk. There’s scooters, cars, food stalls and various other things. There should be a law and the law should be enforced, that no one and no thing can obstruct any public sidewalk.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands6510 ай бұрын
Yes, it’s really bad here. Dumaguete is definitely not a good choice for handicapped people
@intuitivesean443 Жыл бұрын
Can’t miss G o green shirt when you walk in
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Hahaha, actually I did miss him…didn’t even notice him
@Smiling_mike Жыл бұрын
Thank you!🎯❤️
@rexmascarina2169 Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏 too! 😂😂
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Mike, glad you liked it!
@hebertcentrone6804 Жыл бұрын
thank you for the walking tour of Dumaguete
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching hebertcentrone!
@jamesgilbert2181 Жыл бұрын
theres way to many expats in duma i would never live there it would be like never leaving home but i guess some expats couldnt make it here with out having there own kind around them it reminds me of a big retirement home lol
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching James! Yeah, I know people who just sit in Ground Zero all day. It kinda resembles an old folks home. I live 30 minutes south, and only go into the heart of Dumaguete about every 2 weeks for groceries
@dumaguetedreaming Жыл бұрын
That is so funny and my feelings also.
@davidsadowsky6881 Жыл бұрын
Really good content. Showing practical things. Question how did you meet you girl friend?
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
We met online. We did a livestream today and answered questions about us
@Usefullinformationphilippines Жыл бұрын
I saw on the comments that you mentioned using BDO bank. I have used the banks ATM before And never realize that you could take 20,000 out at a time so I paid double the fees. I appreciate you letting me know. Something to add never take money out of an ATM when the bank is not open. ATMs can shut down and do what they call capture your card which means you can’t get your card back for a day or two, And who met who knows how many people have handled that card by then. So you have to freeze your card and if you’re smart never use it again which can be a major problem when you’re in the Philippines. This actually happened to me luckily I was going back to the United States in about a week so I just canceled the card and picked up a new one when I returned to the United States. It was a metro bank ATM That captured my card and even though they are highly rated I will never use their ATM again or do business with them.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
I’m glad the video helped, and thanks for the suggestion of not using your card when the bank is closed
@trevr1969 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Vey informative. But pardon me i thought you can stay in the Philippines for three years at a time. 'Puzzled'
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Trever. You can stay here for 3 years, before you have to leave the country, but you do have to keep extending your travel visa every month. You don’t want to miss it either
@WorldTravelerCA Жыл бұрын
Here in Cebu I use Western Union for large amount withdrawals or HSBC which allow you to withdraw 40k for same 250 pesos transaction fee, look if they have HSBC there.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@Msgt97 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vlog and the info
@rexmascarina2169 Жыл бұрын
Visit us in Davao province down south Philippines 🇵🇭 if you traveling 🧳😂🤣
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Scott! I’m glad you liked it
@terryashley4674 Жыл бұрын
Nice to walk with you. 😄
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Terry, I appreciate it!😉
@KingNewJersey Жыл бұрын
Been at Duma once! Never again!
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching KNJ! Yeah, it’s not for everyone. I live 30 minutes south, and only go into Dumaguete about every 2 weeks for groceries
@destinationphilippineschannel Жыл бұрын
Far too many expats. Nice place to visit maybe, but I personally would never live there. I prefer Koronadal (Mindanao). It is a true Philippines experience. Very few foreigners. I stand out like a sore thumb. lol. Thanks for the video. God bless.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Yes, there are a lot of foreigners here. While many people don’t like that, others do. Most Filipinos are still working, so if you want to hang out with someone during the week; it’s most likely going to be an expat.I live in Bacong, about 25 minutes south of Dumaguete. I only go into town once every two weeks for groceries
@remo1wodmnetwork9605 Жыл бұрын
A wealth of information, Kevin, thanks. My guess is they don't handle or accept written checks for things like rent or bills? Can you do online transactions for those things to get around drawing cash from atms? Also if you do banking with a place there and go to the teller, do you also have to pay withdraw/transaction fees? One more thing: It would be hard to tip 20ps with a 500 p bill. How about other things like at restaurants, sari saris, bars, open air markets and such? Can the handle breaking a bill that large for purchases normally?
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
I guess it would be up to your landlord, but every place I’ve lived they want cash. If get an account at BDO or any other bank, you won’t have to pay any transaction fees. I like my Charles Schwab checking account. They reimbursed me $27 for ATM fees for June
@Usefullinformationphilippines Жыл бұрын
The first visa extension is for one month and the second visa extension is for two months then you can jump to six months
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I wasn’t sure what I did 😉
@lamarg5628 Жыл бұрын
My Charles Schwab ATM card mysteriously quit working after trying to use it at a Chinabank. They canceled the card and sent me a new one by DHL in a couple of weeks. I use BPI if I have a choice and can withdraw 20K from there as well.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching lamarg! That’s good to know. Hopefully I won’t have any issues. That was the first time ive used China Bank
@thaidawg9231 Жыл бұрын
Forget Thailand, KL is great ! If you can meet the financial requirements, KL is a tremendous city and cheaper than Thailand.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Thaidawg! I would like to get over to Malaysia soon😉
@jcgolf159 Жыл бұрын
The Intro: Salamat sir 🙏 You are a gentleman 👍 I feel complete now 😄 On another note, as you were walking by folks on the street and elbowing a few scooters and trikes 💢 I started to wonder if you were simply holding your camera head high. And then 8:52 happened and Voilà! It was as if you knew peeps would be wondering 😆 Happy trails & Filipina Luvins! ✌
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Hahaha, that intro was for you! Glad you enjoyed it
@gwapakaayobabe Жыл бұрын
I’m sorry, but at least here in Virginia those ATM fees also exists if it’s not your bank. That’s also about the same amount US $ fee I was charged when I used the ATM at the hotel..
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Sure, but in the US i didn’t have any trouble finding a Chase bank, so I never paid any ATM fees
@user-nv8uz5ej3q7 ай бұрын
I use JRC, they are very good
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands657 ай бұрын
👍🏻
@Phil-wu3qj Жыл бұрын
Great walk around video!! New subscriber here. Where are the dental and healthcare clinics? Thanks!
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for subscribing Phil, I appreciate it! They have clinics everywhere. They are not hard to find. I live in Bacong, just south of Dumaguete and we have a great medical clinic right on the National Highway
@SpiiiiiceeMAN Жыл бұрын
i'm from dumaguete myself, if you don't mind the over pricing of our pedicab drivers (the fare minimum is 15 and max is 20 regardless of distance, up to you if you want to give the driver more) , the blackouts every saturday or sunday, the mentality of the traffic management office personel where they don't know the difference between parked and waiting, then go for it, dumaguete is a nice place to live minus the extreme heat during lunch time.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
You know the ropes, you’re ahead of the “normal” expat who arrives here😉
@TiminBaguio9 ай бұрын
Also WhyNot restaurant on the boulevard has excellent brick oven pizza. Neva’s is ok but much preferred WhyNot. Heard of a couple other places with good pizza. Latino Restaurant is excellent.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands659 ай бұрын
Why Not changed cheeses. It’s not as good as it was
@user-on2he8nl8q Жыл бұрын
I would be watching my 6 at the ATM
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, that’s one thing I don’t like is how close people stand here. Some ATMs here are in little rooms, so you get more privacy
@arthurdunga345 Жыл бұрын
there used to be a burger chain called scoobys when i visited years back is that still there?
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
It’s still around. There was one on the immigration street if I’d have turned right instead of left. I at at the one in Robinson’s Mall a couple of weeks ago 😉
@gary_in_the_Philippines5 ай бұрын
To have a Charles Schwab checking account you cannot tell them that your residence is in the Philippines. When ever they find out they will close your account. Just call and ask a Schwab financial advisor and they will tell you this and it will be confirmed information.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands655 ай бұрын
You are correct, but my residence is in Spring Texas. I am here on a tourist visa working as an international vlogger
@marcrichard7251 Жыл бұрын
I love Lee Plaza ….I was hoping you would go in…they have a bakery down stairs as you probably know. I stayed at the Nicanor hotel which was about 3 blocks from the boardwalk.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Marc! Yes, the smell of that bakery hits you in the face as soon as you walk in😊
@hebertcentrone6804 Жыл бұрын
great video
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!
@DavidLee-be4oz Жыл бұрын
I withdrew from that very China Bank ATM last week after trying several PI banks and being rejected. Haha. Also in 500s. I found China Bank consistently paid out.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching David! Yes, that is one thing I have heard about China Bank
@theverdict4322 Жыл бұрын
I can almost feel the heat from the sun walk the street of city in Ph.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Yes, it can get pretty toasty in the afternoon!
@BearInThePhillipines Жыл бұрын
I notice they liter because there is no trash system. I was in SM mall and no trash cans. Things advancing slowly
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching DDT! Yes, you’re right. It’s not easy to find a garbage can when you want one. I have broken my girlfriend from doing it at least
@BearInThePhillipines Жыл бұрын
@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 your awesome. Wish I was there, your videos uplift and encourage many
@loudandproud2615 Жыл бұрын
You can take up to 10,000 usd before you go .i would never use atm. Many money services to get more money with less fees to use .
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Yes, I didn’t feel comfortable bringing that much over. This is my recon mission. I came here for supposedly 4 months….turning into 8 months now. There will be some things that I do differently when I come back for good
@chrisAnAussie Жыл бұрын
It was difficult to watch the video with all that movement and shaking. Thanks just the same for sharing the video, much appreciated
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Chris! Sorry man, that is an old video before the GOPRO Or Gimbal on the phone. I appreciate your patience 😉
@harrylen168811 ай бұрын
Most Everyone (Vloggers' )keeping the routine of same things!
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands6511 ай бұрын
I hear ya!
@harrylen168811 ай бұрын
@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Thanks :)
@lifewithkrisb11 ай бұрын
Speaking of atm fees, if you're a veteran you can use USAA. They also refund all atm fees.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands6511 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great tip! I appreciate you watching 😉
@PeevyMctweevy Жыл бұрын
Apparently Ground Zero doesn't sell alcohol, no future. 🙂
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
I guess they ran out, because I always drink Stolichnaya vodka and sprite when I’m there. It’ll probably be closed at the end of the month
@jackbrown8052 Жыл бұрын
Dumaguete is somewhat better than most Thai cities in that it does have more sidewalks than Thai cities such as Pattaya and Phuket.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
I’m looking forward to visiting Thailand before I have to return to the US In August. Any recommendations?
@jackbrown8052 Жыл бұрын
@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 It really depends on your budget and your time. Bangkok is 6 million plus people. It's more far expensive than other parts of Thailand. Chiang Mai in northern Thailand, IMO is for younger people as much of its tourism is for exploring the more remote areas of Thailand. Pattaya is full of older retired expats. Lots of cheap rentals. Lots of drinking and entertainment spots. Only about 120K in greater Pattaya so not too big. IMO the easiest way to find what you need is to ask some of the expats who have been there a while. Where's the cheapest shopping or places to eat ask one of expat women. BTW don't go swimming in the ocean in Pattaya. Too much pollution. Phuket is smaller than Pattaya and a bit slower. Not so much entertainment and sex. Reading recently that it's been invaded by lots of Russians due to the war. Water's said to be safer. Most hotels have pools so I avoid the ocean.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
@@jackbrown8052 great, thank you!!
@trainrecked Жыл бұрын
I had thought about opening a Charles Schwab account before..But was worried about getting a smooth changeover from my Chase Morgan account. Also, my SS and pension done promptly. Anyone here tried that in recent years?
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
I have not, but I’m sure if you went to a Schwab office they could help you
@pauls7304 Жыл бұрын
It's a good idea to get a Fidelity account with refundable ATM fees.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Sure!
@lowellhartman2805 Жыл бұрын
I do forex trading and I may be in the Philippines in 2 years.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Cool, keep a US address though. Schwab and others will lock your account if they find out you don’t have an address there
@AllenC882 Жыл бұрын
Kevin you gotta try JCO 😂 donuts in Cebu , there best donuts in the Philippines 👍🏿
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Unc! Ok, i’ll try JCO😉
@happyguy7836 Жыл бұрын
Whats the cost of the visa? Do the ATM's give a fair exchange rate? When I visited...I had a bank try to give me an exchange rate of 51when the actual rate was 56.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
You have two different options for the visa. It’s about $40 USD each month, but it takes a week to get. You can pay more to get it the next day. I just go a week early and save the money. The banks are paying around 54-1, which is in line
@oldfluffybunny6565 Жыл бұрын
Good video.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks OFB! Glad you liked ot
@TiminBaguio9 ай бұрын
Just saw this. I paid 5900 pesos in Baguio for 6 months just two months ago. They wanted to charge me 1000 more for rush but I said no. Picked it up after 4 days. Also PNB atm gives 20000 as well. I also use Schwab…
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands659 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 👍🏻
@phinpublishing5701 Жыл бұрын
Hello Kevin, The US military is gradually coming back to the Philippines. Given the influx of Americans residing there, do you think the Philippines and its women will become more Westernized? Can you observe any changes? Also, will prices increase with more Americans (Military and Non-Military or Westerners) relocating to the Philippines? Or, due to the vastness of the Philippines, will Filipina women remain predominantly traditional despite the influx of Americans? This could be an exciting topic to discuss with your KZbin followers.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Phin! That’s a lot to respond to. The more money that comes in, the better the infrastructure will become. The people here embrace westerners. They love modernization. The biggest issue here is pay. Most Filipinos work 6 days a week for $6-$12 PER DAY🙁
@dumaguetedreaming Жыл бұрын
Kevin would need to live there about 5 years before he is knowledgeable to answer those questions. Most of the bases right now are small and only impact the towns they are located in. Foreign tourists have a bigger impact on prices and there are tourists from everywhere in the PI.
@alanaldpal950 Жыл бұрын
HaHa….. I thought your thumbnail of an ATM machine meant your video was going to be about foreigners becoming an ATM for their girlfriends and her Family.
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Alan! That’s another video of itself right there 😉
@ricksivley7047 Жыл бұрын
I'm curious, you said you recommend telling customs at the airport that you're going to stay six weeks but how does that work when you have to show a return ticket of thirty Days or less? Won't they see right through that I get angry?
@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Жыл бұрын
You don’t have to show customs your exit ticket. You show that to the airline before your international trip