Why Live In A Place Where Kidnapping Is Real And Scammers Are Rife?

[@timothythompson4036]

Stephan, thank you for your honesty. Women scammers, fraud involved real estate. The Philippines is great to visit. Live there, forget it.

[@Happygirl-4-09b]

G morning Stephen,I am excited for you... over 5000sub... congratulations ❤❤ always supporting.

[@Philippinedreaming]

Thanks so much Happygirl

[@clintonflynn815]

I was on the 32nd floor of a high rise tower in Manila and the quiet was refreshing. I opened the window and what did I hear? A rooster!

[@Philippinedreaming]

@@clintonflynn815 hahahaha

[@yootoobed]

Too funny - real - you have to LOVE the rooster, EMBRACE the rooster ;o)

[@Jimmithy-u4m]

Oceanfront Palawan. Nothing but quiet and waves. Ahhhhhhhh

[@Philippinedreaming]

@@Jimmithy-u4m Brilliant. Would love to have the ocean in front of me that's for sure.

[@ChuckFasst]

🐓Roosters. They're coming for you. They're coming for us all. I pull out my hair! Run run. Run 🐓🐓🐓 there they are! No - Ahhhhhhhh ... 🐔

[@norman7527]

Stephen, the UK is rapidly becoming a Totalitarian state. Dont know when the last time you were here, you'd be shocked how far this shit hole has slipped! I'm off in March/April

[@Philippinedreaming]

My friends often say to me, Stephen do not come back its got worse

[@tryscience]

​​@@PhilippinedreamingIt's the same in the US. It's unbelievable. Stupid voters. Vote for a billionaire who couldn't care less for the voters. And now this guy is talking about taking over Greenland and making Canada the 51st state? Lunacy.

[@yootoobed]

I have a friend in England - my impression is that England and much of Europe has gone pansy left-wing liberal - any time you don't have good leadership in government, everything goes down the shi**er - America can't wait for January 20 when dumb and dumber are EJECTED - idiots biden and kamaallaaaa are completely WORTHLESS - they make barakkkk look good, really and he was absolutely worthless - voted in on RACE - that's how stupid the LEFT is - America's true President will take back the reins as he did before. Look at the TRACK RECORD. In America any time broken-brain LEFT-WING LOSER LIBERALS are in charge, 1) nothing gets accomplished and 2) anything they do takes America BACKWARDS - no progress PLUS GOES BACKWARDS. Right now after 4 years of worthless shi%%%% from the LEFT, we have HIGHER prices for food, gas, interest rates - key indicators of the economy - not to mention higher unemployment...... I and the True Americans could go on for days about this. Watch 2025 and how Trump will once again kick a$$ and take names - illegals and terrorists are not going to like the next 4 years. And the True Americans are VERY HAPPY. Thanks be to GOD - seriously - as America is rooted and founded upon the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - also completely disregarded by the LEFT.

[@Atwater20]

@@Philippinedreaming The UK, like many countries, is going through hard times at the moment. Hard times make people unhappy and susceptible to sleazy politicians who spread hate and lies. Norman, if you had ever lived in Russia and China, you'd really know what a totalitarian state is and you'd be grateful you live in a free country.

[@fx-studio]

Its been like that for decades just you missed it.

[@joebloe4374]

Kidnapped Me ?? The wife wlll tell them You can KEEP him 😂

[@patrickarvierdeschamps554]

Congratulations for your 5000 subscribers, you deserve it 🎉🎉🎉

[@Philippinedreaming]

Thank you for your support.

[@Ptsddunc1566]

Keep going with your channel is doing really well. I know what it’s like 👏👏👏

[@Philippinedreaming]

Thank you so much 😁

[@Britton1874-x4b]

Congratulations on your channel is doing very well. It’s very refreshing to hear things from your perspective and the way you present it and your mannerism is spot on.

[@Philippinedreaming]

Thanks so much!

[@kyleesteban467]

Yes!! Your channel Steven, is borderline phenomenal. Keep doing what You're doing. 👍 🧀🍷

[@Philippinedreaming]

Thanks so much Kyle

[@Parabola007]

What's your definition of phenomenal?

[@novak4594]

Good for you mate. You remind me of my grandad from Yorkshire. Came to NZ on a RAF mission. Never went back. Married a kiwi and here I am. He didn’t like the weather and vibe in England. Great info. Keep them coming

[@Philippinedreaming]

Thanks, I'm trying my best.

[@jamesholsten7511]

Situational awareness is important wherever you are in the world! I live here in Mindanao, and I'm quite happy here! Is it perfect? No, but no place is! Some can adapt, and some can't. If you can, it's an amazing place. If you can't, it's hell on earth! No place is completely safe, find your happy place and enjoy your life!

[@woodrimcars2324]

The older i get it its the simple life im chasing. Worked for 46 years as a mechanic on the tools. After 10 years away from the UK and certainly have no ambition to go back. My father lived in Borneo for 25 years and i loved the noise of the wildlife.

[@Battleneter]

100%, I am 53 and really drawn to a quieter simpler life, I only need a few toys not all the toys :p

[@dazocat5566]

Always love your vlogs my friend! Your awesome! Thanks for always sharing your thoughts with us all! Take care my friend! Peace be with you, always! ❤🙏😇

[@Philippinedreaming]

Thank you so much for your kind words Daz

[@williampasternak1623]

Keep up the honest reporting it’s refreshing. Enjoying your content

[@Philippinedreaming]

Glad you are enjoying the channel!

[@Britton1874-x4b]

Man, I agree with you, Stephen on the way the world’s become. It would be nice to find a place where we don’t have all those ridiculous things to deal with.

[@BogsersJazzPopTrio]

Agree with your pros vs cons here. Ore eady to find peace here less pressure stress enjoying life. Weather cost of living friendly locals beaches. A better simpler life style

[@Philippinedreaming]

That's what it's all about.

[@lesliewood4069]

I really appreciate your willingness and support for every day,

[@Philippinedreaming]

I appreciate that you appreciate it.

[@clyoest]

I totally agree with you 💯% in every way!

[@Allenmar73]

For me it's all about mindset. If getting kidnapped or scammed weighs too heavily it's not where I'd want to be. If you were able to have some self defense that might help with that. But, If you're seeking companionship, warm climate, and more financial freedom, then there's the tradeoff. Also, depending what your home country has turned into. Probably no better place for a lonely white retired foreignor than PH. Roosters, I could handle. But, the noise level of dogs, motorcycles, karaoke, and rain on the steel roofs get to me. Add in the inconvenience and mosquitos adjustment and the recipe for happy living is up in the air. I married a philipina ofw, it just happened, and I didn't know anything about her homeland until then. She wants to retire there. I don't think I do anymore. That's probably going to be a major issue.

[@daveoily6482]

Stop apologising for the chicken noises! It's part of the charm of the channel, you're a cool guy in an unusual place (according to arbitrary standards) so it seems people will bring the hate for the noises they neve hear, well bollocks to them! Enjoy your freedom, all the best :) never apologise for telling the truth of your life, or for having a better time then someone else.

[@lesliewood4069]

You are a very positive positive person God Bless you and your family 🌷🌹❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Philippinedreaming]

Thank you, that’s very kind of you to say

[@incaseofemergency6051]

The idea of living in the provinces where people appreciate more simple pleasures is very appealing. I don't mind roosters (even if they awaken me in the middle of the night). I sort of got stuck in South America, because I met a lady that I love dearly and I'm not sure she would agree to leave her family.

[@robertmitchell6080]

Provinces to me is the real Philippines, not concrete everywhere.

[@garrylafferty100]

Worse part living in states even in a debt free house tax insurance on it and car insurance even on a 20 yr old car

[@Liampo00]

How can copying everyone in life make someone happy 🎉🎉🎉 currently here in the mountains life is good peaceful🎉

[@ibenglish]

I often thought of moving back to the UK one day. Being born and partly raised there in the 70’s and taking many vacations back through the years, seeing the many changes has mostly soured me on the idea. I miss proper Fish n. Chips and Kebabs from my uncles kebab van. The main family members I missed so much has passed. The crime is out of control as are the housing prices. I think the move you made there was the best thing you could have done mate. Our days are numbered so why not take a leap and try for a better life? 👍🏻

[@bendavies9878]

Hi Stephen found your channel by chance 2 days ago, and found you so honest and interesting to listen to…. Can I ask you where you live in the Philippines? All the best with your channel.

[@Philippinedreaming]

Welcome aboard my friend. I'm close to Dipolog City

[@artparkgarden8849]

Good video 👍When you do some videos of your boat and fishing with Mary Ann FILIPINA VLOGGER, could you show the whole boat, how long it is, how many people it holds and how much it costs. Thanks 😃

[@Philippinedreaming]

Will do soon

[@juliusjuispais7926]

I will hopefully move to the Philippines in the next couple years and my primary bit of kit I am bringing over is a decent sound system. I just love the loud music in PI😅

[@PurebloodStalker]

Salute, from, Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Philippinedreaming]

@@PurebloodStalker Thank you

[@streaming5332]

... this is the upside of living a modest life you won't get kidnapped. The bacon might be thin but its better for your heart health than fatty bacon.

[@Philippinedreaming]

Meaning?

[@streaming5332]

​@@Philippinedreamingwell the kidnappers can't ask for a ransom if there isn't one.

[@streaming5332]

Thinking they can't ask for a ransom.

[@michaelatoz580]

Just imagine being kidnapped by a gang of Boy George looks alike videoke addicted guys singing their hearts out." My point is you have about .000000000000007 percent chance of being kidnapped. Live your life to the fullest way possible. Back home in the west in retirement, your life will be miserable as time goes on. Old people are a burden on society and families.

[@philp8134]

I know Crook. I used to do collections there in my truck.

[@TropicalLatitude]

I live in Nigeria where kidnapping is real and scammers are rife. But there aren't any guns, people are friendly, food is healthier, money goes further, and the scammers and kidnappers stay hidden.

[@koufax174]

Vietnam 🇻🇳 is my paradise with no stress, peace of mind, beautiful people, good infrastructure, healthy food and lifestyle, the most friendly people, half the cost of Philippines. Most guys misled by KZbinrs thinking one needs to speak Vietnamese. KZbinrs want views and don’t care about misleading

[@Battleneter]

Vietnam is certainly not half the cost, but it is a bit cheaper.

[@rogerwilco4736]

Yep Vietnam is half the cost and three times as good as the Philippines

[@maggiejohnson629]

😅it depends really on your lifestyles, mindanao is still huge area, people should not generalized it. I think people forgot kidnap can happen anywhere, even in palawan they mustve forgotten about that.or in big cities too. As long as i have great neighbors im all good!😂roosters can be cook later😅.

[@kiwipinos]

Kidnapping & Scamming is very common here in Queensland Australia, usually a daily occurrence.

[@rogerwilco4736]

Rubbish just a couple of kidnappings each year and Queensland scammers are half as bright as the Philippines ones

[@dwaynejones1146]

Stay safe and healthy my brother.

[@Philippinedreaming]

Thank you Dwayne

[@frasan917]

ANYWHERE YOU GO BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS, NOT BECAUSE SOMEONE IS SMILING AT YOU THEY CAN BE TRUSTED, ALWAYS WATCH THE BODY LANGUAGE AND GET THE FACTS, STAY AWAY FROM TOXIC PEOPLE.

[@Ptsddunc1566]

Hey mate hello,loving your channel.I have a home in Bongabong Mindoro, spend 6 months there then UK 6 months been like that 3 years now, it’s crazy I can’t wait till I retire 😂🇬🇧🇵🇭

[@Philippinedreaming]

Sounds great mate. You will be here full time after you retire?

[@Battleneter]

You are FAR more likely to die in some kind of Auto accident anywhere than be kidnapped in the Philippines. Risk perception is a funny thing for a lot of people.

[@waynemuschamp234]

We both have the luxury of experiencing the Philippine life,the haters haven't and they dont have the courage to change their miserable existence so they get some comfort from trying to bring others down.we both know the joys of philippine life.

[@RobertBallz]

Many of these foreigners going to the Philippines. They don’t want to leave their condo bubble. Instead of immersing themselves in the culture.

[@Eric-qm5xw]

More chance and being attacked getting a pint of milk at your local Tesco in Croydon then in the phil’s lol.😂

[@Philippinedreaming]

@@Eric-qm5xw hahahaha

[@thefloridafilipino]

Love your place The house looks amazing and a great location

[@Philippinedreaming]

Thank you my friend.

[@stevensalt3683]

10.53... in a previous video ,you said you cant get used to the brown outs!!! Make your mind up Stephen.😅

[@Philippinedreaming]

Bought a generator to deal with it

[@paulthurson]

karaoke is something i think ill struggle with there if i decide to retire in the Philippines .. i just need my sleep

[@robertmitchell6080]

He must live in Mindanao, when he talked about the weather. My biggest issue is finding healthy food. Here the cost of living is 1/4 of Aust, but then u figure in Airfare and visa makes it 1/2, but finding familiar food makes it nearly the same. Im living in iligan, walk everywhere in the middle of nowhere, never been threatened. Maybe i look as poor as them.

[@Gregory-Masovutch]

If people are moving and enjoying the Philippines then the whole western worldisy be turing to sh!t

[@gardencity3558]

It looks like you're leading a fairly stoic existence in the Philippines. You've found contentment in your station in life and don't fret over external factors beyond your control. Too often, especially in the West, we think we need material wealth or praise from others to be happy or worse to define us. Not to mention these things often drain away our precious time as we slowly march towards the end.

[@trtr316]

@@gardencity3558 none of them would be there if not for cheap women

[@Philippinedreaming]

I agree with you, there's more to life than what we see in the West.

[@trtr316]

@Philippinedreaming im not in the slightest bit materialstic but have had experience there since 1999 at age 24. I can tell you no sucessfull person would even entertain moving there. Now it may seem better than drugery in the low/ middle class in uk but thats thr harsh reality. A specific demographic moves there. Middle / elderly men chasing pussy. As someone whos been married to a pinoy at a young age and never been with a western woman i get the v attraction . But dont gloss over it . Your not there by choice nor these other sorry to say sexpats.

[@2B34ever]

I live right on a set of traffic lights on a reasonably busy double laned road. If I had the choice between Roosters or traffic, I'd choose the roosters every time mate as you are correct, ya get use to the roosters, but it is very difficult to sleep through emergency service sirens. If I wasn't bedridden through illness believe me I'd be off overseas in a heart beat.

[@ShaunWaveGo]

Just mind you business, don’t be flashy and enjoy…. my only worry is when im vlogging and holding an iPhone 16 pro max as my camera in the philippines 🇵🇭 i just don’t want to give the wrong impression to bad actors… but i stay safe as i can.

[@francoiswilliams]

Where's that?

[@stevensalt3683]

Haha please dont apologise on the roosters natural behaviour! Its rural life here yeah, but yeah still annoying. Same in Greece actually!

[@nobertstanel9428]

Don't worry about roosters sounds

[@1100_Rebels_PH]

I live for 33 years now in PH, Luzon and Visayas and I am still not being kidnapped. Only my wife was able to do that... LOL.

[@axizcorp]

Lol. With your profile, kidnappers will not kidnap you. They know if a subject is high value. They also what's happening in the UK and they know it's no longer worth wasting their time kidnapping you. As for Elliot, he became a target because he rattled some bad guys.

[@BuffFilipinoDaddy]

That dude was so dumb his wife told him to stop lending people money

[@WatchingyouWatchingme-p5s]

Dam that comment was shady asf

[@yootoobed]

Good vid mate - I've heard if you own a gun in PHI it has to be registered - I don't know the laws there about gun ownership for foreigners but I would look into it - it's just a 'in case of emergency' as I view it - but if I were in PHI I would have several as just in case - you never want to use it, but you also don't want harm to yourself or your loved ones - 2nd Amendment in USA and the LEFT will never take that away. Everyone views that topic differently but for myself it would just be for protection as a just in case.

[@Philippinedreaming]

We can have them my friend

[@Ghekko-kw3zz]

​@@Philippinedreaming not "we", only citizens- your wife can have one, has to have a safe for it.

[@justinriley-l8o]

Durham, What a absolute dump. Never going back to that area. Poverty is rife. 2024 Riots in that area

[@Philippinedreaming]

Durham a dump? I think the are is nice with he river and the Castle. Maybe its the people now that's there. Don't know because not been there for many many years

[@justinriley-l8o]

@@Philippinedreaming Its rough, Country Durham i mean. There is no work and crime is rife. People cannot afford to eat properly. Inflation hit them out hard in 2022. Drugs are all over the town. That part of the country is finished

[@MikeWood-yc1er]

Trolls live under bridges, there is a reason for that.

[@BelusTraveller]

Its pretty low key, We have lot of killings, No kidnapping, Its unfortunate that most killings are unsolved. If you stay an asset the people know it, They protect you good and bad, I dont like no gun law get you lot of time in prison. With they killing so bad should be legal, But it is developing Country 😊The affordability is worth it!

[@TheRedDevil_NC]

You know the wests end is imminent when someone from England thinks the Phillipines is a better place to live and hes not necessarily wrong. We just gave our western culture away.

[@dochi1958]

I winter on Negros Island (4th largest) every winter. Am actually Filipino size- 5'5" and walk around everywhere at all hours by myself with not a single worry or concern! MUCH safer here than most every Western nation, by far!

[@Mjolnher9]

I am part Filipino. Please don't ever let guard down thinking it is always safe. Yes you blend in a bit with your height but you're still a target due to being a western person. Unless you have gated security at your home don't leave valuables for others to see. There is a reason every mall has security at front and they check everything and guards have guns with them. It's worst than you think

[@dochi1958]

@@Mjolnher9 Depends on where you live and how you act (or interact). I stay in the province and mingle and get know everyone I can. The more you do that the more they treat you like a member of the community and will look after & protect you, and while yes, there are bad folks EVERYWHERE, in my neighborhood there I'm much safer than I am in the USA!

[@dochi1958]

And I don't flash money around & cause no problems (no arguing, etc,)

[@Mjolnher9]

@@dochi1958 like I said don't let your guard down. There are tons of safe places in US too. There is a lot of shady people in province areas I happen to know a few too from my mom's side of the family. It is very poor in many areas and overpopulated. Honestly Japan is a lot better and safer anyway. I lived there too for a long time.

[@joebloe4374]

My wife just said I only have 1000 in gcash to pay ransom 😂

[@Philippinedreaming]

Hahahahaha

[@FLand-vw4hf]

Oh no, you've been upstaged by the Pea. She did a fishing video and caught fish. 🤣

[@gloriahamel2963]

You have a little similarity of Michael Douglas, that’s how I remind you of.

[@Philippinedreaming]

Thank you Gloria, Thats a compliment

[@Sick_Buffalo]

Roosters do not bother me at all, but there are so many things that do. Looks like you are pretty far away from a major hospital. What if you get injured? Say broken leg, seriously broken, I mean. You have a very limited period of time to save it. Usually emergency surgery is required. Good quality food is another issue. For instance, no cheese, no quality dairy products. As you age, you start losing bones. You really need that calcium. There is a reason most filipinos are short. And, of course, there is no such thing as privately owned land for foreigners there. There is always a chance you can be kicked out by your "significant other". Happened to many , many older guys there.

[@pinoyinvestor101]

Milk cheese dairy not the usual Filipino diet but they’re stronger try boxing manny pacquaio lol. The Japanese doctor H Shinya who invented the endoscopy colonoscopy have examined thousands of intestines of people who consume milk/dairy regularly and said he has not found anyone with a healthy intestine. Adult Americans etc consume lots of milk but have worse osteoporosis issues than Filipinos.

[@Sick_Buffalo]

@@pinoyinvestor101 Actually, americans do not consume a lot of dairy. Secondly, boxing pacquiao is not an argument. Most professional fighters are on roids, including PACMAN. Boxing is mostly skills. Pacman is the the exception. H Shinya had never provided any clinical data that proves his statements, including the statement you mentioned. Filipinos are not strong at all. Many older filiinos are suffering from osteoporosis. Low calcium consumption is actually the reason for their short stature.

[@bobbywest485]

your in your " gaugin " phase

[@roselee4445]

So are you married living eith Filipina? Built your house?

[@Philippinedreaming]

Yes Roselee

[@roselee4445]

@Philippinedreaming on mindino? She is Muslim I take it

[@supernice4839]

Hey, Im a troll in a blanket !!

[@trtr316]

Trolls in this guys mind are people stating the obvious these type of guys are tapped out they have no other option but to merely exist.

[@Philippinedreaming]

@@trtr316 merely exist?

[@Philippinedreaming]

@@trtr316 You mean. No rent and no mortgage wrapped around my neck. Living a contented life is existing?

[@trtr316]

@Philippinedreaming no assets its no nirvarna there dude i was there long long before you . Your on the cool aid .

[@trtr316]

@@Philippinedreaming what happens if you need medical traetement or god forbid money. Claim all you will financial security = family security. You get sick or worse you leave a young poor bride with a child and what ???.

[@mattb1100]

​@@trtr316the dude has a pension bro he isn't penniless

[@ChochiT0-ddd7fd]

With all due respect, I thought we had left being silly to the Americans. This video is the equivalent of Elliot Eastman's videos before his abduction. You know it's dangerous there and are calling unnecessary attention to yourself. You are basically shouting to the four winds in Mindanao: "Come get me, Mr. Abductors! I know it's dangerous, but so what!"

[@Philippinedreaming]

Not really, Been here for almost 8 years

[@Ghekko-kw3zz]

He's not saying anything offensive about any locals, not scamming anyone, not boasting about his special rights as a Muslim convert, he even wears a shirt.

[@ChochiT0-ddd7fd]

@@Ghekko-kw3zz "He's not saying anything offensive about any locals" Neither did Elliot. "not scamming anyone" I know where you are coming from with this, but NEITHER did Elliot. "not boasting about his special rights as a Muslim convert" That's a positive, not a negative. "he even wears a shirt." That's all you got. However, this vlogger did the most dangerous thing Elliot did, which was daring the abductors to come get him by making this video.

[@Ghekko-kw3zz]

@@ChochiT0-ddd7fd obviously your version of the story was the lite reading version. He married twice in a year. The first wife lives 40 minutes away from the second, he called the first a scammer multiple times- that's insulting a local. Scamming - 20% interest a month is a scam. Your opinions on Islam are not relevant.

[@Ghekko-kw3zz]

@@ChochiT0-ddd7fd also you may not be aware that the total of Abusayef & MLF kidnapped foreigners, of all time, would fit in a minibus? Or that there's 2,000+ foreigners living permanently in Zamboanga province? Obviously not. Keep checking for traffic when crossing the road- much more dangerous.

[@jamessmith1652]

Are you retired and drawing state pension? You don't look 66!

[@Philippinedreaming]

@@jamessmith1652 No James not retirement age yet

[@jinyang-fr2ti]

I’ve felt danger here but I unfortunately was the one to create the problem

[@BuffFilipinoDaddy]

How long you been here?

[@Philippinedreaming]

@@BuffFilipinoDaddy Almost 8 years now my friend

[@robertmitchell6080]

He must live in Mindanao, when he talked about the weather. My biggest issue is finding healthy food. Here the cost of living is 1/4 of Aust, but then u figure in Airfare and visa makes it 1/2, but finding familiar food makes it nearly the same. Im living in iligan, walk everywhere in the middle of nowhere, never been threatened. Maybe i look as poor as them.