Watch this if you’re serious about moving to Dumaguete!

[@bobnewhart4318]

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

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks as always for watching! Valencia is where we would live if we didn’t have the place we are in now😉

[@1307scooter]

Moving to the Dumaguete area next month, great video.

[@Ladybug8899]

I enjoyed watching your walking vlogs. Keep it coming.

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

I’m glad you enjoy them lady bug. I’m going to do another this week. Thanks for watching!

[@k9companion231]

Good stuff! Thank you sir!

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks for watching! Sorry for the late reply….I have been slammed

[@grumpyolddude439]

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]

Thanks again for watching, and I’m glad you found it useful!

[@billlloyd9755]

Kevin you are the man….thanks for the info 😊

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks for watching Bill! I am glad you found it helpful 😉

[@michaelbelnap6112]

Wonderful video Kevin thank you. Dumaguete is an interesting city with so much to know.

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks Mike!

[@richardhowe5583]

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]

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]

@@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 🤔🤗😎

[@zolnoyd976]

I will be in your area in several weeks. Hope to see you and have a coffee.

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Sure, let me know when you’re in town 😉

[@ericbleasel5907]

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]

Thanks Eric! Yes, I am learning more Visayan each week and you are correct. The locals do appreciate the effort

[@johncano3972]

NICE DETAILED INFORMACION KEVIN. IT WILL COME HANDY WHEN WE MAKE OUR MOVE.. THANKS 👍🏼

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

I’m glad you liked it John. Thanks for watching!

[@johncano3972]

@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 thanks as well for sharing..

[@jamesnichols2511]

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]

Thanks for watching James! Sure, let me know when you come over 😉

[@richardhowe5583]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

@@richardhowe5583I’m in Bacong, on the island of Negros Oriental. Just south of Dumaguete

[@michaelwuji1758]

Xlnt Video. Charles Schwab & Immigration very helpful. Salamat

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks for watching Michael! I’m glad you liked it

[@PeevyMctweevy]

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]

Yes, I made a video there the 2nd night it was open. You should check out all of my videos 😉

[@pj7484]

We really enjoyed the city tour and info you provided, thank you very much, from St Paul, Minnesota 👍

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks for watching PJ! I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@daviddarden1915]

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]

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]

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]

Hahaha, exactly! I’m sure you’d rather see the streets instead of me😂

[@friendsaroundtheworld7184]

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]

Thanks for watching Friend! Yeah, it’s frustrating. I had to break my girlfriend of the habit too

[@friendsaroundtheworld7184]

@@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]

@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]

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]

@@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]

Very helpful thanks! Coming to Dumaguete in October.

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks for watching YBL! Glad you found it useful 😉

[@sampinto3079]

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]

Well, thank you very much Sam! I appreciate it

[@floribertosousa2251]

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]

Thanks Floriberto, i’m glad you enjoyed it😉

[@freshaloha4747]

Extremely informative content. Thank you. Aloha!

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks for watching Aloha! I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@lkabong5529]

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]

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]

@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 👍

[@marcellespiritu]

Thanks for the information

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks for watching Marcelle! I appreciate it

[@juanquinones221]

Very good sir,I subscribed

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks for supporting the channel Juan! I appreciate it

[@norskenorge8808]

Thanks for the Information, yes China Bank good but also Citibank and HSBC are Good Banks..

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks for suggestions 😉

[@spacetraveler3286]

Hi kev, love the walk around videos, very helpful. See you soon, maxie the Aussie

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Hey Maxie!!!!! Did you sell everything? See ya soon 😉

[@johnpost2690]

wow a coffee shop amazing ha

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks for watching John. Some viewers wanted to see inside, I guess hoping to see some of the “famous” vloggers in there

[@CavalrySecurity]

Use indoor ATMS, Lee's Plaza, they have guards and so skimmers are less likely.

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

👍🏻

[@allsmilz7234]

Thanks for sharing important content 👍

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks allsmilz, I’m glad you liked it

[@ianlewis2813]

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]

Jollibee is not my favorite, but my GF likes it, so I eat it from time to time

[@Robert8455]

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]

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]

Thanks for the video. I signed up for one of those Schwab Checking accounts myself.

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

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]

Thanks for all the great advice brother! I definitely have to get a Charles Schwab checking account as should everybody😉

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks! Sorry, I don’t know how I missed this comment. I do appreciate you watching 😉

[@cryptomando]

so funny i was in that restaurant, just bored walking around this city today .my first time here

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks for watching cryptomando! Which restaurant, Ground Zero?

[@RonKris]

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]

I have not been to Mindanao yet, but will keep it in mind when I do visit

[@jgknudtson]

highly informative. well done kevin!

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks for watching Jeff! I appreciate it😉

[@jasperfrenchie]

Love these types of videos. Keep up the good work!

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks for watching Jasper! I’m glad you liked it

[@trickpat6384]

Very informative

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks again for watching Trick Pat!

[@shaneross64]

Awesome information. I'm coming to dumaguete sometime in October or November. Thank you.

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

👍🏻

[@marioarias9942]

Great information thank you for sharing this video.

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks for watching Mario, I appreciate it

[@pling120]

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]

Thanks for watching Pling! Yes, I have friends here who use Remitly and Western Union

[@voicevoice2053]

World Remit I have found to be very good. Reliable with low fees

[@Thailandescapades]

First time watcher… great information and lovely to here that you did the exchange info in GBP also 👍

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks for watching TEscapades! I appreciate it😉

[@ricksivley7047]

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]

I have been hesitant to use it. Yesterday was my first time.

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks for watching Rick! Yes, I’m sure they already had mine. BDO gives 20,000 so I would use that instead

[@jhontrivorsmith4253]

Is there a coffee shop as long way from restaurant area

[@dumaguetedreaming]

​@@jhontrivorsmith4253Coffee shops are everywhere, even the basement of Lee Plaza.

[@jhontrivorsmith4253]

@@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]

Nice tour. Options trading video 😊 Excellent

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

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]

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]

Thanks for subscribing tacpactspac! I appreciate it. I’m glad you like the videos

[@DonFashionBeauty]

I thouroughly enjoyed riding my rented scooter in Dumaguete. I call it "Organized Confusion".

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks for watching deadline! Yeah, it takes a little getting used to that’s for sure

[@troyevans868]

They have two Jollibees in Houston I need to go try one next week One is on westheimer

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Thanks for watching Raevyn!😂

[@vinces.3860]

I have been to Ground Zereo (GZ) and they have great food there too. It would be a shame if it closed down!

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

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]

​@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65It was way too floppy and soggy.

[@kanointhephilippines8082]

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]

Thanks for watching Kanoi, making the recommendations 😉

[@kanointhephilippines8082]

@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Thanks.

[@kevinwelsh7490]

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]

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.22]

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.

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Yes, it’s really bad here. Dumaguete is definitely not a good choice for handicapped people

[@intuitivesean443]

Can’t miss G o green shirt when you walk in

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Hahaha, actually I did miss him…didn’t even notice him

[@Smiling_mike]

Thank you!🎯❤️

[@rexmascarina2169]

Thank you 🙏 too! 😂😂

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks for watching Mike, glad you liked it!

[@hebertcentrone6804]

thank you for the walking tour of Dumaguete

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks for watching hebertcentrone!

[@jamesgilbert2181]

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]

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]

That is so funny and my feelings also.

[@davidsadowsky6881]

Really good content. Showing practical things. Question how did you meet you girl friend?

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

We met online. We did a livestream today and answered questions about us

[@Usefullinformationphilippines]

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]

I’m glad the video helped, and thanks for the suggestion of not using your card when the bank is closed

[@trevr1969]

Great video. Vey informative. But pardon me i thought you can stay in the Philippines for three years at a time. 'Puzzled'

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

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]

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]

👍🏻

[@Msgt97]

Thanks for the vlog and the info

[@rexmascarina2169]

Visit us in Davao province down south Philippines 🇵🇭 if you traveling 🧳😂🤣

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks for watching Scott! I’m glad you liked it

[@terryashley4674]

Nice to walk with you. 😄

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks for watching Terry, I appreciate it!😉

[@KingNewJersey]

Been at Duma once! Never again!

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Thanks, I wasn’t sure what I did 😉

[@lamarg5628]

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]

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]

Forget Thailand, KL is great ! If you can meet the financial requirements, KL is a tremendous city and cheaper than Thailand.

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks for watching Thaidawg! I would like to get over to Malaysia soon😉

[@jcgolf159]

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]

Hahaha, that intro was for you! Glad you enjoyed it

[@gwapakaayobabe]

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]

Sure, but in the US i didn’t have any trouble finding a Chase bank, so I never paid any ATM fees

[@user-nv8uz5ej3q]

I use JRC, they are very good

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

👍🏻

[@Phil-wu3qj]

Great walk around video!! New subscriber here. Where are the dental and healthcare clinics? Thanks!

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

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]

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]

You know the ropes, you’re ahead of the “normal” expat who arrives here😉

[@TiminBaguio]

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.

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Why Not changed cheeses. It’s not as good as it was

[@user-on2he8nl8q]

I would be watching my 6 at the ATM

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

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]

there used to be a burger chain called scoobys when i visited years back is that still there?

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

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_Philippines]

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.

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

You are correct, but my residence is in Spring Texas. I am here on a tourist visa working as an international vlogger

[@marcrichard7251]

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]

Thanks for watching Marc! Yes, the smell of that bakery hits you in the face as soon as you walk in😊

[@hebertcentrone6804]

great video

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thank you sir!

[@DavidLee-be4oz]

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]

Thanks for watching David! Yes, that is one thing I have heard about China Bank

[@theverdict4322]

I can almost feel the heat from the sun walk the street of city in Ph.

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Yes, it can get pretty toasty in the afternoon!

[@BearInThePhillipines]

I notice they liter because there is no trash system. I was in SM mall and no trash cans. Things advancing slowly

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

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]

@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 your awesome. Wish I was there, your videos uplift and encourage many

[@loudandproud2615]

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]

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]

It was difficult to watch the video with all that movement and shaking. Thanks just the same for sharing the video, much appreciated

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks for watching Chris! Sorry man, that is an old video before the GOPRO Or Gimbal on the phone. I appreciate your patience 😉

[@harrylen1688]

Most Everyone (Vloggers' )keeping the routine of same things!

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

I hear ya!

[@harrylen1688]

@@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65 Thanks :)

[@lifewithkrisb]

Speaking of atm fees, if you're a veteran you can use USAA. They also refund all atm fees.

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks for the great tip! I appreciate you watching 😉

[@PeevyMctweevy]

Apparently Ground Zero doesn't sell alcohol, no future. 🙂

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

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]

Dumaguete is somewhat better than most Thai cities in that it does have more sidewalks than Thai cities such as Pattaya and Phuket.

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

I’m looking forward to visiting Thailand before I have to return to the US In August. Any recommendations?

[@jackbrown8052]

@@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]

@@jackbrown8052 great, thank you!!

[@trainrecked]

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]

I have not, but I’m sure if you went to a Schwab office they could help you

[@pauls7304]

It's a good idea to get a Fidelity account with refundable ATM fees.

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Sure!

[@lowellhartman2805]

I do forex trading and I may be in the Philippines in 2 years.

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

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]

Kevin you gotta try JCO 😂 donuts in Cebu , there best donuts in the Philippines 👍🏿

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks for watching Unc! Ok, i’ll try JCO😉

[@happyguy7836]

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]

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]

Good video.

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks OFB! Glad you liked ot

[@TiminBaguio]

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…

[@TooMuchTimeonmyHands65]

Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@phinpublishing5701]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Thanks for watching Alan! That’s another video of itself right there 😉

[@ricksivley7047]

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]

You don’t have to show customs your exit ticket. You show that to the airline before your international trip