Wheres the best place to retire in the Philippines 🇵🇭

Cities I’ve been and cities in my future

[@datravels]

Baguio area was very nice. It does have airport(flights direct to cebu and manila) Biggest thing for me was cooler climate. Mall was very nice. And not far drive to Angeles City. Baguio itself is a big tourist destination for locals. But you can venture outside of city a bit. Climate was so nice....I also love Pagudpud, Laoag areas.

[@riitaalin]

Brent tells it like it is. 👍 good reviews

[@brentstrippin8867]

Thank you

[@glenn9057]

i discovered your channel. i appreciate your honesty. many vloggers there blow alot of smoke up our ass. but you are honest in a way i havent heard from other vloggers. keep up the good work

[@brentstrippin8867]

Welcome

[@evangelineisacsson1049]

Me here born raised in south Cebu , studied school in the city I dont know my birth country anymore ..last time I was there 15 years ago now.. a retiree keep looking at cheap flight with family to Phils. Visiting my sister in Butuan City and then go to Cagayan. Probably stay there 2-3 months during winters.

[@bert-bb3cm]

Go check out Cavite Province. Close to rural and suburban area. They have everything there. Cavite province to me is like being in Texas. You are centralized. Bus, train and fly any destination from there. Close to Manila and Tagaytay City. Good Luck and be safe. I haven’t been to Angeles City, Pampanga . But I believe you will make the right decisions. Thank you for sharing your experiences and critiques about different popular city. Former US AirForce base now an International Airport is where you want to be in the 30 miles radius. You know what I mean…😊😅😮

[@brentstrippin8867]

Thanks for the tips!

[@samiam8114]

Cavite is a big diverse area. What parts to do you recommend?

[@aboveitall9600]

Makati Greenbelt is nice…some parts of Makati are typical Manila. It’s rough. BGC is their top tier city in the country. Not much else is financially better off…Its the Philippines, people have to understand…compare it to what’s available not other countries. This can quickly become the Wild West…I haven’t found a spot yet. I recommend going to Baguio…Tagaytay isn’t bad. No matter where you go…you’re still in the Philippines…expect problems that you’re not used to.

[@harrylately1]

Totally. I currently live in Makati because services and safety. I have also ived in Cebu pre plandemic, I prefer makati.

[@reyinfante5553]

Depends on your priorities. Nice place is Manila if you like convenient airports, etc. but most expensive. Dumaguete or Borocay if you like more relaxation but dont intend to travel much. Bacolod -Iloilo if you like eating. Tagaytay if you like cooler weather. There are always airport but will be more expensive due to connecting flights if you travel abroad. If you are always looking for excitement besides nature, you may get bored if you venture outside Manila.

[@Matthew-gz4oh]

Good video, and like you I went all over and have similar reviews as you largely. CDO is great as on the right side of Mindano, and uptown is close and a few degrees cooler. Mindanao had great women to date and for a relationship. Malaybaly is nice, but I like to be near transportation and it and Davao don't check that box although I like both. Butuan nice, but not much to do and transport. I'll try Dipolog and that general area next time, but all my travels I have CDO at the top. I love Makati and Cubao, but not for a newbie as you need to live there and learn the ropes.

[@SpeakingofAsia]

Sorry mate, I can't offer you any suggestions on this one, you've been to more places over here than I have. But for some strange reason, I've always had a feeling that Bacolod might be the place for me long term. I've no idea why, I've never been there, I haven't heard any great reports about it but everytime I see it on the map or someone mentions it a little voice says to me "that's the place for you", strange but true! Anyway thanks for the shout out and the interview. Be lucky mate, wherever you end up 👍

[@brentstrippin8867]

Your welcome and Thank you

[@frankinla]

Hey, Speaking, don’t ignore that little voice. It may have a lot of wisdom. Go! 👍

[@SpeakingofAsia]

@@frankinla You could be right my friend, I'm starting to think that too. Thanks for the advice, be lucky 👍

[@tonythunders-ku1gv]

Nice to meet another okie

[@VittoShulman]

Brent - Thailand just started 60day visa free travel and can extend plus 30 days. That is also valid for Philippines passports too! So take your gf and go to Thailand. There is plenty of English speaking in Pattaya or Hua Hin. More than enough.

[@samiam8114]

I have the same requirements as you. In the PI, if you want reliable power and internet and all the conveniences, I think you need to be in a bigger city. Cebu, Makati, or BGC. Angeles City is one of the few exceptions of a smaller town that also checks the boxes. Suburbs of Manila are also an option. Caloocan to the north and Cavite to the south.

[@68chewy]

I'm in the same boat, trying to find a place that fits. I'm on my 7th location. Currently in CDO, just left Malaybalay. Malaybalay is OK, but could not find a rental that I liked. It also rains a lot there, and cloudy most of the time (depressing). CDO rentals seem to be either condos or gated communities (suburban).

[@MrTomherzog]

Congratulations, Brent. Let me know when you find some quiet place; no barking packs of dogs, no motor scotters, no idiots.

[@RuffneckScarves]

Malaybalay is supposed to be nice. Sorsogon too. Ex Pensive Expat lives on $600 a month all in too, about a half hour outside of Angeles. Good luck on your search!

[@brentstrippin8867]

Ive heard good things about Malaybalay too

[@RuffneckScarves]

@@brentstrippin8867 this guy seems to have built a really good expat community in CDO: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIelZZyNd7uanZosi=EnP631DBuuJ1au5R

[@KB3TLE]

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[@bigtime911]

Red table for life. I love Valencia close to duma, dauin, bacong and quick flight to angles

[@roberthayman118]

Try Malaybalay above Cagayan De Oro. Its a Plato up in the mountains that is primarily farm country. Fuer xpats, less traffic, cooler temperatures at that elevation. It has a mall and all the usual amenities without the crouds... A little further inland is another Valincia, newer malls and a little more people. Everything is better organized and more spread out.... Plans for an airport are in the works, for now you can take an air conditioned buss ride to Cagayan De Oro's.. About and hour and a half.... Good luck.

[@brentstrippin8867]

Appreciate the advice

[@roberthayman118]

Its a LARGE flat Plato...... no land slides.

[@britgerus1956Glenn]

So far I've spent time in Manila, cebu, Mati, Zamboanga, Pasacoa, Jiminez, Davao plus some smaller places. I liked Davoa.. Great video. I thought per a recent video, that your relationship was over?

[@brentstrippin8867]

It is

[@britgerus1956Glenn]

Thx, sorry to hear that.

[@robertwestlasvegas]

Lapu Lapu, cost is reasonable, close enough to good medical but has a small town feel and you can get western foods

[@timmypettit]

Sagada (the hanging coffins) near place north of Baguio City.

[@ReyvenBergado-tf2sc]

Best places to retire in the PHI are in Alabang in M.Manila, Nuvali in Sta. Rosa, Claremont near Clark airbase, LA Union, Triboa bay , Puerto Princesa, Iloilo city.

[@FritzBerlin]

That your time , maybe 1 year minimum, like in every country. And make a visit to Mindanao, (CDO to Davao) the real Philippines are there!

[@brentstrippin8867]

Thanks

[@dhensonYT]

I have a feeling that I'm going to end up in the same boat as you. I'm hoping Lipa and/or baguio will check enough boxes.

[@leroyybrown]

I’m writing from Kanazawa Japan. Was in Tokyo just yesterday. You’ve touched on several important issues that in my opinion are make or break. Ah yes your first trip from NAIA heading downtown. If you aren’t shocked then you’re a real hard guy. At night it’s downright scary. Next let’s talk food. This is the 800 lb gorilla IMO. If you can’t access good food (especially beef) then that’s gonna grate on you. Good food in PH is at least as expensive as Japan but the quality is less. Next convenient access which means not taking multiple ferry trips getting to the airport. Proper pubs and bars are hard to come by outside of established expat areas. I don’t want to hang out in bars all the time but it sure is nice to get a decent steak or burger and a couple of draft beers, or maybe a Margarita and watch some sport on TV and chat with some of the expats. This narrows it down to just a few locations. Angeles would be number 1. There’s Cebu, Dumaguete, Subic and you mentioned a potential sleeper in Tagbilaran. I’ve only been to the port but it’s close to desirable Panglao (where I stayed) with its beaches and airport.

[@brentstrippin8867]

I’m looking into Su Iv also. Thank you

[@brentstrippin8867]

Subic

[@waltersmith8507]

Brent. Please think about Roxas City. North of Iloilo. There is a fellow vlogger up there, That Philippines Life, I think. He just opened a bar on the beach. Canadian Beaver. I've not seen very many in depth videos of Roxas from a laid back perspective like yous. There may be a reason for that. I don't know. City,Airport, 0:02 and beach right there. Anyway, think about it and keep doing what you do. Safe travels. Peace.

[@brentstrippin8867]

Will do! Thank you

[@nineseven420empire3]

Bukidnon highlands, between CDO and Davao.

[@7rileyst]

Might they be cicadas outside?

[@Jammer411]

PLEASE DONT START ACTING LIKE MOST OF THE AMERICAN KZbinRS LIVING IN THE PHILLY WILLY. ONCE THEIR CHANNEL IS POPULAR THEY NEVER LEAVE THEIR CONDO OR COFFEE SHOP. GET OUTSIDE LIVE YOU LIFE

[@SurRonAlot]

Man! Don't do it! No need to get married.. the cons concerning Philippines law is way worse than the pros for a foreigner. I've been with mine 6yrs.. you don't have to get married. Unless, you're talking about getting hitched to the Philippines in general lol.. then I get it.

[@brentstrippin8867]

I said im getting the itch! Not hitched! 😂

[@SurRonAlot]

@@brentstrippin8867 Ah.. ok lol.. good on ya.. I was like, NOOO!!! Hahaha.. Check out San Carlos City, Escalante City, and Toboso Proper/Municipality in Negros Occidental.. not so close to a major airport, but ferry ride away to Cebu Island.. not gonna say here exactly where my home base is there, but you might like those as far as living being a country boy. I love it up there.

[@davidcoleman2796]

Jesus . Don't even think about it . Wow

[@TomSmith-to6tt]

I was just about to make the same comment. Had to rewind the video. Thought I heard hitched....lol

[@davidcoleman2796]

Read what I said about the guy in Toronto with the Philippines family . There are so many here . Guys with money bring them here . I do not understand it .

[@edwinandhelenbyers3552]

U would male I nice expert here in Valencia

[@jaymejackson7891]

Did you try Newport city? That was the nicest place I’ve been in Manila ,, they don’t let tricycles in or scooters. It’s night and day from regular Manila. Dumaguete city is nasty. The beach is dirty, at the end of the board walk where they give you the massages I seen the biggest rat I’ve ever seen in my life and I’m from New York. lol.

[@brentstrippin8867]

I havnt

[@timmypettit]

Baguio City Brent don’t need a/c

[@michael_Jon7]

Camiguin Camotes Siquijor What are your thoughts on these islands? i enjoyed because less people 🙌

[@brentstrippin8867]

Ill look into them. Im not a fan of Siquijor for long term but ill check the others out. Thanks

[@GUITARTIME2024]

So is this the long term plan. Just knocking around? Lol

[@ExpatNTraining]

Itchy Feet and/or Restless and Discontent: Me? I could never live in the province in the Philippines or a Podunk town like Dumaguete.

[@michaelgorant]

I'm here in Baltimore, MD USA. Have been in the city for 35 years & I'm bored. I think the crime, the cost & the selfish money hungry attitudes plus watching a lot of Buddhist videos make me want to leave. Problem is I have to wait for my cat to "expire." I know. She's 20 but when she conks out, I'm out. I like your channel. I also have an addictive personality, short attention span. Probably could use an equalizing drug. Aost all Americans are on something. Money, stress, depression. I have always had my eyes on Philippines but now, I know it's slightly rough but I am thinking Thailand. I focused on Philippines because more English but now I am going to research Thailand. Yep, I like your videos. But, it's fun to research for the future.😸

[@michaelgorant]

Oops, cat's 10 (not 20). I might be stuck here another 20 years.

[@brentstrippin8867]

Bring the cat! 😂

[@michaelgorant]

OMG, my brain. She's 10. I might be stuck here another 10, total 20 if she is crazy old. More realistically, 5 more? She is my priority, obviously. I also thought Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos. I have time. Plus the f**ked up thing, I own a house & prefer to rent it out. That will keep part of my mind back here. I'm 60 so if Trump doesn't get in, I will get Social Security. If he wins, the world is in big trouble. He will work with Putin to take over Europe. Watch, after he destroys America.

[@bigtime911]

From Baltimore 21230. Thailand cheaper better food language problem. Phillipines English spoken easy to communicate people nice not as cheap food not S good but I love it. Stay out of Manila and big cities go to province.😊

[@leroyybrown]

@@michaelgorant I’m in Japan now and their English is patchy. Language actually isn’t the deal breaker people make it out to be and with a smartphone you can communicate no problem. Also you pick up the basic phrases quickly.

[@dsrrellgriffith1161]

Why do all vloggers seem to wear hats all the time? just asking,,,many indoors

[@user-hi9bc5ni8z]

Reppin'

[@iamwesterncanadian570]

23:00 Portugal, I heard fat Philippas make you happy, but don't let your buddy's see. 😅

[@brentstrippin8867]

😉

[@CruiseShipBeanieBaby]

the gay cowboy thats why Arron left

[@davidcoleman2796]

7100 islands there . To much hard work to get around. Boats . Planes . Bad food . Dirty streets. Smell of piss . Dog shite . Lol . Its not for me . I am a clean freak . Lol

[@davidcoleman2796]

Why stay in the Philippines? For one thing its all ways to damn noisy. Those damn birds ! Lol I think your just staying there because its cheap . We can hear in your voice how much you like Thailand,,!

[@brentstrippin8867]

I prefer the English. It makes things a lot easier. But your right. I like Thailand a lot too

[@davidcoleman2796]

@@brentstrippin8867 yes . 1000% it's good to have English. I have a stop over in Japan like you had . I hear it's really hard to get around . I'd love to hear more about your stay there .

[@theupsidetv2007]

Great video.