Why Cavite Province is Great for Expats and Veterans!!!

[@raymondtv3176]

Nice video . I will share this video to my American Bf who's planning to live and stay here in Cavite for good. This is a very nice review. Thanks dude.

[@RichTravel1010]

Glad it was helpful!

[@EdwinCV-dh8qc]

Hey Steve,I was in Cavite City in 2017 but never made it to where you live anyway take care and thanks for all your great tips friend.

[@EdwinCV-dh8qc]

Steve,I will give your a tip on a good Dr.on the web.He is Dr Eric Berg I'm sure you will love the guy see ya. .

[@RichTravel1010]

Thanks for watching!

[@marknorris184]

I’m a Navy veteran planning a 60 day vacation as soon as things open up. I haven’t been to the PI since 1986. I’m hesitant to be going solo while seeing different parts of the country. In 86 had a girlfriend who went around with me. She had my back. Getting information from other vets would be nice.

[@RichTravel1010]

We are always here if you need information

[@camzlife8]

Wow nice info, greetings from naic Cavite :)

[@fs6057]

I've watched your walk arounds of Trece. It seems like a nice spot. I am a vet as well and the areas you have shown seem like just what I'm looking for. Nothing wrong with Dumagete, but from the posts I've seen it doesn't look like it is for me. Hope to see you in a couple years. The earliest I can take my 2nd retirement is 56 and 4 months. Woe is me. Thanks for your time, the only resource you can't get back. I appreciate it.

[@davetherave4599]

Definitely sounds like a good fit for me. At 66, I still have my health. But thats not going to last forever. Access to quality healthcare is obviously non negotiable. That plus the low cost of living and central location make your area an attractive alternative. Thanks for another great video! It's really awesome the way you offer your help. Making the decision to pick up and move thousands of miles from home is a tough one, no matter what. Actually doing it, all the more so. I know. I've done it. Just to know that there is someone on the other end of your journey that is willing to give you a helping hand can make all the difference. Good on you bro'.

[@landerdequiroz]

Thank you for representing my province! Imus, Cavite!

[@RichTravel1010]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@jocunningham]

Yup! The govt is building CTBEX , Cavite-Tagaytay-Batangas-Expressway which will be a more efficient travel from Manila to Tagaytay cutting travel by half! Its supposed to be done by 2022 this was pre COVID so it might take a couple of more years.

[@BeerBikes]

The Expat Group would be a great idea, just to be able to know how many in the area and doing a get together once a month or something and shoot to "s". Maybe a Facebook group. 🤷‍♀️

[@tainoworks]

Kudos to your report. If I get to make my trip, I like to look you up. Many thanks for your time and effort putting this cast together.

[@RichTravel1010]

Many thanks!

[@DarrenDobson]

Thanks for all your vids Steve. Best

[@teacherjohnsadventure9550]

I never considered your area before, I always went to Cebu, Dumaguete, CDO and Bohol but after watching your videos and realizing you have figured it out.. I am sold..will definitely consider your area when I get back..would like to join the vet group when I get there

[@CB_4216]

I’m glad I found your channel. Most expat channels are based in the Visayas and I never really considered Luzon at all but you have me very interested in Cavite. I like the idea of cooler areas and the benefits of being in close proximity to Metro Manila for the amenities. I’ve been in the Air Force for 23 years and will be retired active duty in 2026. I’ll be 45 when I am done.

[@RichTravel1010]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@surfboy344]

Thanks for being a great shipmate Steve.

[@dennispetty4405]

My Fiancé lives in Cavite and has for the past year and a half.. owns her own small place there... I'm retired USAF, get a nice pension monthly, plus what I've saved.. I should be able to move there with Josie sometime in late 22.. that's what the plan is anyways.. we are both fully vaccinated, so no troubles there.. Looking forward to it, plus like you mentioned, the VA is not that far away to go to if needed.. Thanks for the great info video's, keep up the great work.. we all appreciate them.. Dennis

[@barryinthepi390]

I have my appointment to get the vaccine on Wed. at the VA clinic. We moved to this area because of the coolness of the area and the beauty of the Lake and Volcano. The area around Alfonso is a nice area to get a place too. Plus family close by was a big draw for my wife. A get together for Vets here in this area would really be great. We could meet at our place if you want, and I could smoke some ribs.

[@RichTravel1010]

When this all ends maybe we can do this. I’ll mention it again but remind me of your offer and we will figure it out then.

[@LibertyLover5103]

I am a Navy Vet. I have purchased medical insurance. I would only be interested in Getting the Covid vaccine. How do I go about getting on the VA Clinic for this ?

[@xix645]

Smoked ribs..Im in...

[@RichTravel1010]

Just call the VA

[@edmundlosa2625]

Any areas around Tagaytay are good locations, less traffic, pollution, cheap rent, and the weather temperature are just like Tagaytay. Some of the town I'm referring to are Amadeo - which is a coffee farming community; Indang - lots of jungle and farm; Alfonso - a farming community as well; Silang - still very rural and coffee farm land, you'll be very close to the CLEX once completed, East interchange section is almost done getting to Manila, BGC & Makati Business district will be faster. So many restaurant, beautiful scenery and nightlife specially Tagaytay still w/ a feel of a province life and still have easy access to quality healthcare in big cities like Manila, Makati, BGC.

[@GordonRogers-b1n]

I met a philipina on line in 2018. Went to see her in her province cabyou laguna. She has another place way sourth of there in bicol balatan. Anyway, glad I found your channel.

[@caryhill570]

It's not bad here in General Trias evening and night when it comes to temperature

[@r.peterlucarelli1605]

Thanks for the offer...

[@thegalavantingbachelor7786]

I am a recently retired American that has a GF in Naic and found a great value hotel in Imus for only P1200 a night that includes air conditioning, free WiFi, a balcony, and a swimming pool, so I gave up looking for apartments due to mandatory one-year contracts that, if you do the math, are not enough savings for the ease of fewer responsibilities. By the way, thanks for your informative video. I want to bring my 93 year old Veteran Father (Korean War) out here with me soon and I am happy to hear you say that the VA is convenietly accessable.

[@jimenyeart5648]

Great video...I am a vet that is moving to phillipines as soon as they open for vaccinated tourist...have a Filipina that has same birthday and have been video chatting everyday for 13 months....I really hope I can come there soon....be safe and hope to meet you when I get there

[@Michael-g8d]

Excellent information.

[@RichTravel1010]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Michael-g8d]

I am married to a Filipina. I'm from the USA. Been in the Philippines for 10 years. TIRED of the cost of living in Avida Tower in CDO, Iloilo, Davao. Two years ago we PAID 12-14k pesos, now that SAME condo is 35k to 65k. I was told to look at Cavity, it is a great choice for us? So how MANY Pesos a month for a ONE Bedroom furnished apartment, good wifi, hot water, security and no kids screaming like they do in the Philippines. ALSO how far are you from Manila airport? Is there an immigration office in Cavity? Sorry so long, appreciate your time, Blessings Michael

[@johngray2764]

Im a Vet and watching this video made me want to explore moving to ur communitg

[@joekano1768]

Been in Dumaguete 3 years. I like it but feels like time for a change. Probably pack up my van and island hop your way when/if it gets easy again. 👍

[@jonathangreen8234]

Hey there Steve, this is your subscriber from Brockton. As soon as the Philippines opens up. I'll be there to be part of the expat group and can share my experiences while stationed at Clark Air Base for many years and thereafter." "Peace."

[@MrJrweir]

Good info

[@CapitanSinigang]

US Army veteran planning on living at Cavite! Hope to bump into you one day!

[@RichTravel1010]

Email me at [e-mail] and I’ll give you my number here

[@floren879]

Awesome

[@daspicer1]

I'm good here on Cebu. Everything is here and I've never had a need for the VA.

[@gt1601]

Next time I make it to the families home in Carmona I'll try to make it for a cold beer and a chat. Been talking to the Asawa about moving there. Maybe Taygaytay. I also want to be close to the VA.

[@joseinluzon2218]

I’m thinking of moving there from Laguna. With De Lasalle U. Hospital, an SM and S&R close enough, it sounds like a nicer place to live. Everything in it’s time. I’d also like to drop by in the future! As soon as I can visite Cavite with less hassles, I’ll come check out the area and look for a 3 Bedroom.

[@RichTravel1010]

Sounds good

[@rayray2076]

i love san Juan Batangas. I don't care of the malls and such. But Lipa is only an hr away for the malls

[@edmundlosa2625]

@@rayray2076 lots of beautiful beaches, dive sites in Batangas province if you're into diving and snorkeling, Anilao is one of them.

[@JohnDiamond-x8t]

My wife is Fillipina and we are buying a Condo at Hope Residence and we will see you in 6yrs.

[@arentol99]

Good to see this video. Dumaguete and Cebu get the lion's share of attention, but there are so many other gorgeous areas to retire to in the country. I've lived here for 16 yrs and have traveled throughout the country.. my personal favorite places are Bacolod and Puerto Princesa. Cavite sounds great as well.

[@RichTravel1010]

Couldn't agree more!

[@PhilippinesLife101]

Expat meet up would be kewl Steve. But I won't be back until they let foreigners back in.

[@teacherjohnsadventure9550]

Me too

[@LibertyLover5103]

Sounds Great about an Expat group. I am interested in finding out how to access the VA Clinic just to get the Covid Vaccine.

[@RichTravel1010]

You can go on the website and email or call them.

[@manilamartin1001]

Hello from Zambales!

[@user-zm9gc1kt8b]

Good afternoon mate from South Thailand

[@jimb4937]

Our niece just told us about 100 square meters in Looc that is close to where she lives. You know anything about that area. I haven’t been there. The closest I have been to it is Santa Rosa where we stayed with family for a couple of weeks.

[@paulpenders3092]

Hi Steve, I follow your videos and looking to move from Bohol to either Alabang, Las Pinas, etc. How about the coastal area? Is that OK area to live? Right now we have a beautiful house on the sea in Bohol, but Bohol is boring to me and I miss the malls, Starbucks, things like that etc. I know that many do not understand that LOL. Thanks for any comments you may have and hope meeting you some day. Take good care and thanks for all info your always share.

[@vanturner2469]

i live in tagaytay and i don't have ac. it isn't because of expense, just don't need it. fan is good in the hottest part of the day

[@mindorokano]

Hey Steve, can you talk more about the Vet clinic/services?

[@RichTravel1010]

I’ll do another video on it soon.

[@mikejones5364]

When you go to the VA to get your vaccine, can film the Manila Bay restoration.

[@RichTravel1010]

I’m still not 100% sure about this vaccine. But after ECQ I might be in the area. I’m thinking of not getting the vaccine. I don’t see the need.

[@danielnor5508]

All your videos are really great. May I be curious and ask how long time a taxi is likely to take from the airport (terminal 3) down to Trece Martires if someone wanted to visit the town? What days / times is recomended if you really do not want to get stuck in traffic?

[@RichTravel1010]

Saturday is best and it takes about 90 minutes

[@Happylife-hd7ky]

Vet here angelous city

[@acebachelorcool]

I will retire to Angeles City!

[@maintenance-zone]

Hey how is the bridge from mariveles to cavite city going haven't heard you talk about it will be a huge project.

[@RichTravel1010]

Never go that way

[@glennthornton3925]

All your VA care has to be service connected doesn’t it?? But we live close to you!! When I can get back home. I will look you up👍👍

[@RichTravel1010]

Yes it does unfortunately

[@glennthornton3925]

@@RichTravel1010 well were in Imus so we are close to hospital and I have a good doctor here also👍

[@luisthevenin684]

Thanks for your video what Its the BEST place in Cavite to go for three weeks i would like to on vacations food pharmacy erc

[@RichTravel1010]

I wouldn’t come for vacation but to live it’s fantastic.

[@RichTravel1010]

I wouldn’t come for vacation but to live it’s fantastic. Batangas is great for vacations

[@Chris-gi9ch]

I really liked Davao City, but a nice, affordable place on the outskirts of Manila seems to make better sense for finding stores that sell bigger clothing, to paying less on shipping and time waiting on products less common to the locals? It sounds like you've utilized "Pacific Cross"? Has the coverage been what you expected?

[@pcbondart]

sad, looks like Cavite got hit pretty hard by the typhoon, was that inland as well as Cavite City?

[@RichTravel1010]

Yes

[@camzone9046]

Hi, from naic cavite☺️

[@RichTravel1010]

Hello there!

[@Mo-px7fv]

Can you use your Tri Care medical plan to get medications in the Philippines I'm Retired from the Army 21 year's service thanks Aloha Mo

[@jenserikjohansson6228]

Nice i do like it ,but Nice beach?

[@RichTravel1010]

Half hour or so

[@MoorDragon]

Not many expats in Baguio? I haven't seen any American expat videos from there.

[@justmusic8166]

I'm leaning towards Tagaytay

[@travism9957]

If you love Tagaytay, why not live there? I've been there several times and loved it. But, i'm thinking Baguio because of the cooler weather. I know electricity is expensive in the PI and was wondering the savings to just live in a cooler climate but pay higher rent prices opposed to higher electricity bills. Does it offset? Wonder if its cost effective for people that don't like to sweat that much. ;)

[@RichTravel1010]

I like my area also and am happy

[@johncawvey1658]

Steve I’m locating to Calamba city Laguna I think I’m only going to be about an hour away from you if that is so I’d love to get together weekly with other expats it sounds like a great time, I don’t drink though but don’t judge those who do. I’d love to bend your ear some and get some of your experience from an expat point of view.

[@RichTravel1010]

We will talk more about this as we come off this mess.

[@dogone70]

need info on how to find places to live to check out from the usa at this time army veteran in Trece Martires City

[@RichTravel1010]

[e-mail]

[@petepinal8415]

Hey, hi, how are you? I’m planning on meeting my girlfriend for the first time, in Pasig, it’s where she lives. How far is Pasig, from Tracy Materas? I’m a retired Air Force veteran, so when my future Filipina wife and I come to live in the Manila area, being close to a major hospital, and VA clinic, would be at the top of my list, in deciding where to live. And of course, living in a decent, safe neighborhood and city, being close to nice beaches, a major mall, and nice restaurants, and grocery stores, is kind of a must. Tracy Materas sounds like the perfect city, and I’d like to meet with you sometime, when I come, this August, depending on travel restrictions to the Philippines, this summer.

[@RichTravel1010]

Pasig is about 2-3 hours depending on traffic. I’m available usually for meetups.✌️👍

[@marcmooney1713]

Can you help me with the spelling of "Tracy Materas."

[@eddys5123456]

Steve, what do you think about Initao? Or Cagayan?

[@RichTravel1010]

Not that familiar with that area

[@jeh1333]

Steve, Is the veterans clinic for veterans of any nationality or just for USA veterans?

[@RichTravel1010]

USA

[@kendallhclement]

Steve, I m looking real hard. Can't find you onFB. Maybe you can make a fan page or put the name of your KZbin channel on your FB page to make it stand out. There are millions of Steve Johnsons !... MAN! LOL

[@RichTravel1010]

facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066890351494

[@PamelaAlston-x5j]

I just retired as a Rater from Department of Veterans Affairs (regional office side, not medical). If you or your viewers have general questions regarding filing a claim, please let me know. Maybe we can do off line as we know medical issues are private and under HIPAA laws. Free of charge - I’m a 22 year U.S. Army Veteran also - we have to help each other out.

[@mrhottoddy2218]

Hi Steve I can't find your facebook page.

[@RichTravel1010]

facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066890351494

[@comm2531]

I understand VA there only treats service connected issues. I was wondering, this means no physicals? No eye exams? Not even blood pressure medication. So if I have service connected tinnitus, they won't treat a cold or high blood pressure?

[@RichTravel1010]

Only service connections. That’s what they say to everyone.

[@jannahmaryestanislao2303]

Me and my fiance plan to visit there maybe he wants to live there.where we can find you mad meet?

[@RichTravel1010]

[e-mail]

[@jannahmaryestanislao2303]

@@RichTravel1010 thank you so much sir will email you soon.keepsafe

[@justmusic8166]

Is it a big town where you live? Thanks

[@RichTravel1010]

I live in the Provincial Capital but my home is very secluded and only a ten minute walk to the Capital in the center of town. Look up Trece Martires City.

[@mikemike-gh5px]

are there any web sites for finding apartments in that area and Batangas

[@RichTravel1010]

It’s pretty much feet on the ground and putting the word out.

[@user-DrJoe-Future]

Does the VA clinic in Manila only see Vets for Service Related health matters, or can you use them as a Primary Care Provider for general illnesses and problems? I do have a new Photo VA Medical Card. I am still so torn between moving to Manila NCR or Cebu City area, they both have their advantages and disadvantages. I like the NCR because everything is there. I like Cebu because a lot is there, but not everything, including the traffic. It is also easy access, close, and faster to hop a boat or plane to many great islands and resorts in the region. It also has one of the best governments in the Philippines.

[@RichTravel1010]

Service Connections only

[@user-DrJoe-Future]

@@RichTravel1010 That is interesting. I remember in 1977 (I was discharged from the Army in 1975 at age 25) I became very ill with hepatitis while I was in Graduate School, and was sent to a VA Hospital in East Orange, New Jersey to their isolation ward for at least a month in-patient. That definitely was not service connected. Unless it changed, I thought if you could not afford healthcare or did not have insurance, as a veteran, you could always use a VA Hospital or Clinic for whatever you needed, and they issued me a VA Healthcare Card in 1977 what was recently updated again in 2021.

[@RichTravel1010]

It’s different here unfortunately

[@traviscatura2466]

Steve, could you please post a link to your FB. I can't find you!

[@RichTravel1010]

facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066890351494

[@traviscatura2466]

@@RichTravel1010 thank you!

[@graceagbulos8395]

I live in Trece Martires City and my American boyfriend planned to move in here maybe next year. But he might visit in December this year. I hope we could meet you in person and we could get your email . Thanks 😊

[@RichTravel1010]

[e-mail]

[@graceagbulos8395]

Thank you so much ♥️

[@johnnylovelace4096]

Steve Im just days away to coming to the fillipines too retare I'm a100 percent vet any infoe from u I will appreciate in helping me get astibalished I'm a nice guy and honest if I meet a lady friend will be a pluss ..get in touch with me please ‼️🥺

[@johnnylovelace4096]

Any in for u send will ba appreciate d ...thanks

[@johnclark1469]

Hey Steve, for us guys who are ignorant of the geography and cities in that area, could you stick a map on the screen and point out these locations as your talking? We don’t need to know exactly where you live but just the general proximity of spots of interest. It’s sounds really interesting, it’s just hard to follow w all the unfamiliar town names to us not living there. Thanks, just an option if your okay w it. Catching up w all your videos - great stuff.

[@bluefate2159]

why does the Philippines attract veterans?

[@RichTravel1010]

Veterans want to relive thier youth I think. And some come for the nice people and beaches and cheap living.

[@yollylewis9093]

Once that we are able to travel I would love to invite you and your girlfriend for dinner for you to meet my husband , he is also a US veteran a former marine ...

[@RichTravel1010]

Sounds good

[@DannyB-cs9vx]

Not all Veterans qualify for medical care. If you do not have a service related problem, and you earn over $35k a year, you do not qualify. I am a Vietnam Era Veteran with honorable and do not qualify.

[@woodspirit98]

By veterans you're referring only to vets with disabilities?

[@RichTravel1010]

No

[@TryorDie2024]

CRIME RATE TOO HIGH

[@RichTravel1010]

You obviously haven’t lived here like myself for 7 years with zero crime….🤷🏼‍♂️

[@chuck5553]

There we go...Another KZbinr “every man has a story” giving false info on budgets bashing your videos (I know it’s you he’s talking about). I left a comment. I’m sure he won’t like it. Keep up the truth bud.

[@RichTravel1010]

Do you have the link ?

[@chuck5553]

@@RichTravel1010 every man had a story. “How much you really need to retire”. Just a day old

[@kenmcleod8618]

Too rich for my blood