You guys are simply NORMAL PEACEFUL HUMAN BEINGS.... MY FULL RESPECT

In my opinion, no matter what your life is, here in the Philippines 🇵🇭, you still always find a reason to smile. By appreciating and enjoying simple things together with your family makes everything worthwhile. Thank you for sharing your culture. I love the way you edit videos, simple yet catchy. ❤😊

@susanyoung6635

2 ай бұрын

I smile every day and laugh ALOT

Story is going to have the best childhood stories

@noej1003

2 ай бұрын

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@kathifailor4660

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, being isolated in the Philippines with your parents. Too bad she can't have friends to play with a couple times a week Because it is about the kids not about parents

@noej1003

2 ай бұрын

@@kathifailor4660 I disagree. For example, if Story goes to public school in the US. What would you think she will learn? Do you even know how bad school these days? Teenagers getting pregnant at 16. Kids bully other kids at school. Teachers do not care. The victim of bully will suffer depression. And worst of all sexualizing the kids through their textbooks. Lastly, indoctrinating the kids. Now you tell me. Would you want your kids to be in that school you highly glorified just now? I do not have time tell you how bad in school these days.

@kathifailor4660

2 ай бұрын

@@noej1003 DID YOU READ NY COMMENT? I said nothing about the USA ? I was talking about. She needs to have friends in her area where she lives. She's isolated with just her parents day in and day out. Once in awhile story will have friends to play with but she should be going to that school that they used to let her go to to interact with kids her own age. Did you play with kids in the neighborhood? Did you have friends... exactly Story deserves to have some friends as well. I'm not talking about school or USA or anything. I'm talking about friends

@kathifailor4660

2 ай бұрын

@@noej1003 You're going off on all this BS that has nothing to do with what I said. I said she needs friends.😳😳😳😳😳

You have narrated exactly what I miss in the Philippines… makes me want to come back. I left in search of the American dream but after that there’s just a longing to be home.

Your analysis about Ph family and community is quite true here the connections of every members of the family is very strong which keeps every filipinos sane and resillient and happy...

You are so eloquent, how beautiful you articulate your reflections…thanks for sharing

Story is having so much fun with her cousins!😊 Story will have so much fun too without a sibling. She has Poppy!❤

Story is the luckiest kid in th world. Imagine Siargao is your play ground. She is definitely the living Moana. ❤

@kathifailor4660

2 ай бұрын

Well if she wasn't so isolated with just her parents on a daily basis and I had actual friends there in her area to play with a couple times a week. But no, I think she'd be happier if she had some children to play with

@jayneh2006

2 ай бұрын

Indeed so lucky and blessed family!

@herchickenlegs4

2 ай бұрын

It's getting worse here in the UK. Everyday someone is killed, a knife crime problem. A young 14 year old yesterday was killed by a man with a sword. You hear the same news everyday so scary....

@jemimamey6676

2 ай бұрын

@@Maryhilton-ws6ol That is not true, Story goes to school in Siargao and interacts with other children. They have friends in Siargao they meet always with children, but you don't see them in vlogs. They have life in Siargao, how about you, do you have one?

Just live what you have and enjoy life.For example the poor Filipino people still have the courage to feel happy and smile and share what they have..👍🙂

@evildisaster8149

2 ай бұрын

That's because they are not really poor.. 😂😂😂😂 We live simply and humbly, and yet, they make their kids finish college, and many of them have big houses in the province. 😂😂😂 Plus, you can tell that through our smiles, kindness, generosity, and being hospitable. Every fiesta, you can go and eat any home you want to visit, we always invite and let our neighbors feed very well. 😂😂😂😂 You are the example of an ignorant western mindset. We are happy we are kind. We have content and gratitude. And no Rich or wealthy American have that. 😂😂😂😂😅😅😅 Not even your millionaires, and even your billionaires. 😂😂😂😅😅😅 What's the point of being rich and wealthy materially, when you are so poor internally, emotionally, psychologically, spiritually and physically? 😂😂😂😅😅 Bare that in mind.

Story is enjoying both worlds ❤❤❤

@8milesfromhome

2 ай бұрын

It’s that balance we talk about 😎

I'm 68. I grew up with a Party line on our phone. We always Sat down for dinner and played in the woods and creeks. I'm glad you and others are going back to the simple and refreshing and serene life I was raised. I feel really sorry for the Internet children today that don't experience the world around them

@8milesfromhome

2 ай бұрын

It’s true. The pandemic didn’t help either 😔

Sasha and Story seems enjoying they’re visit to England at the moment and Sasha’s Dad as well❤

🏝️ Well said Jay. All the best to you and your Family. ☮️♥️🇬🇧🇵🇭🤙 Take care and stay healthy. 🙏

You have given Story a gift not most have in this lifetime. It doesn't matter which part of the world you are, there will be challenges. May The Most High Yah bless pursuit and lead you in His goodness 🙏

My retirement country ❤

It's crucial to be honest about your motivations and not deceive yourself about them. At the same time, it's essential to genuinely appreciate the places that support your lifestyle. It appears you've struck a balance between enjoying the Philippines and leveraging its appeal for your content. Keep that transparency intact!

i think one thing thats generally more better in other countries than here in the philippines is animal care, rights and protection as well as how we treat our nature too. hope we improve on it too

Only one life,just enjoy and give positivity always.Stay safe all & take care❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

Thats why lots of us still wants to retire in the Philipines. We have our extended family or community to take care of us and retirement money can go a long way.

You are spot on. Money is not everything. Family is everything.

I’m glad u guys choose Philippines as your new Home and embracing some of our Filipino cultures so thank you ❤

It's nice to see some parts of old vlogs! You can see how much Story has grown 😘. Beautiful memories. Love those vlogs during covid time. Things were very basic and you guys had adopted it so well, the Filipino ways! 💕

I homeschooled all my 4 and I was so glad it was so easy in the UAE. America has too many rules. We moved around a lot so homeschooling was best for us. I loved the freedom.

The culture and the environment in a place will affect or change your outlook in like. It is always your chose, your decision. What are you looking for or what do you want? There is no perfect place but just what you said, there should be a balance in life. Thank you.

Story can easily adjust to a place or family togetherness. What a great personality she has.

Mabuhay! Good luck and more power to your vlog and channel.

in the world that is changing drastically. lots of things happening, we have to choose to live to the fullness and choose what makes you happy and better person. stay hydrated and cool

The Storm"..you will learn it from the Filipinos how to rise up after every storm in life and be happy again..Family Togetherness" no matter how beautiful in other countries we've been to and make money there, we still longing to be back in the Philippines home & family..Christmas, summertime.,specially the neighbors & friends its a different feeling to be back and see them again. Thank you for sharing. Godbless!

Hey guys! I've been following through your videos before the pandemic and I just want to tell you that your videos are one of the few factors that made us consider enrolling my youngest sister into a homeschool program (under the charlotte mason curriculum) here in the PH. I really admired the freedom that you had and the lifestyle that you maintained. Ever since home-schooling her, we noticed improvements with our schedule and our family getting closer as well! I'm very grateful to have made the decision and I would like to thank you for sharing your stories to us! You inspire me in so many ways. Supporting you guys from Cebu !

I've been watching you guys since the beginning back in the Chiang Mai days with Eden. I'm not one for commenting too much on youtube but i enjoy your content and today i felt like was a good time to comment. You've inspired me to believe that this life is possible if you just try and have the courage. Thank you for that, you've no idea how much its opened my eyes. Thank you for sharing your journey and your lives and continue the good work. On another point you mentioned about the work behind the scenes you guys do to make this life possible, it would be cool to have a video about that, how you work, daily work habits etc if it was something that you guys were willing to share.....a sneak peak behind the scenes.

Beautiful life by the sea. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city....it's amazing 😍.. Story is growing up so lovely little girl.

thank you sis for lobing our country..welcome back..Godbless your family always..be safe n takecre🙏🙏🙏🥰♥️

wow, this is awesome video Jay! How fortunate you guys, made your home here in the PH!

True. Society is broken, sadly.......😔

Have watched till the end of Jay’s video it is perfectly done 🥰👍🏽

This is can very true. My family has always housed our grandparents until they passed. Even when we moved to America this was the case. Additionally, Polynesians are very family oriented as well, not just with immediate family, but also with extended family, as you mentioned.

I've been a subscriber since your first visit to the Philippines. :) - Lost my first account though and now I'm a member

@8milesfromhome

2 ай бұрын

That’s so cool. You’ve seen a lot over the years then ☺️ Thanks for sticking around

@sis2023

2 ай бұрын

@@8milesfromhome You guys are my go-to channel. More power :)

I have been a silent viewer of your channel. I appreciate your every uploads content coz it brings serenity and relaxation. The sorroundings are very beautiful. I wish to live in an environment like yours. You're so lucky. Wishjng you and your family safety always.🙏🏻🥰

Watching from Germany.

Wow they back to Philippines

Your a great editor Jay 🎉🎉🎉

You 4 are normal as the Stars that shine above. ✨️🎆🎇✨️🌠

It's too expensive to live in the first world country. I'm here in California, and the most expensive state in the US. I can't wait to retire back home.

i'm glad you visit my home place bohol❤

All i can say is you guys did a great job as parents to story its still a long road but just wanted to say it now ❤

Thank you, we get to understand English culture through you guys. Keep safe, healthy, and happy.

One of the important reasons why I support this channel is the dog, Poppy.

It's good to see u guys enjoying your vacay in Europe..

Everything so fast in life ❤ now Story is a Island 🏝 girl ❤

God bless your family 😊❤😊

Love your perspective-we are really enjoying our stay in Siargao so far ❤

How honest. The community in Europe is very work and school orientated. Sad really.

You are absolutely right ! My kids are half American and they don’t leave with us anymore though I always tell them they can come back to live with us after college but not for my kids they a like their adulting life they know that we are always there for them.

Another great video Jay thank you 😊

i think, you can sell your merch on local accessory cosmetics clothing apparel shops there on the island; collaborating with the local shops/stores. hehe. i thought i could help.

In Philippines public & private school there is no such thing as "fine" for being absent in school. You can send an excuse letter or talk to the teacher that the student will be absent for so & so days. It is up to the student to catch up on missed discussions & exam.

i love your perceptions on life, thats how we should be to survive on this earth

Hope you can travel this year to the north.. benguet nd sagada is a good choice..

I love these life reflection videos that you do :-)

The public transport system in the UK is the best. If there were something similar in the Philippines, life there would be a lot easier!

God bless and keep your family always 🙏 ❤️

That was a nice comparative commentary, especially the association of available space and that it is expensive to live communally.

2:!3 Story really looks like a Philippine island girl in the UK 😄😄

❤❤❤ finding the perfect balance 💯

Yes well story needs friends or her cousins growing up but she has neither 😮 she's isolated with just you guys so maybe some activities with kids in the Philippines There's got to be something she can do with other children in your area because it's about your kids!!! not about you!!!!! lol right!!! ,, also, I don't think the UK gives you a penalty unless the kids are enrolled in public schools. So if you take your child out of a public school system and you take a longer vacation days than you're supposed to, then maybe you'll get fined But if you're homeschooling in the UK, you don't get fined because you're homeschooling, so you should be more clear on that

Learned new stuff

Wow im really surprised with how it works with the holidays in UK

🙏👍💖🌹😊love for the family

California Friday for family and May 22 to visit Dawn and Aron in Portugal for 3 weeks

@8milesfromhome

2 ай бұрын

Nice! They still love Portugal then ☺️

❤ lovely....I wonder how I can join by paying through GCash....

@8milesfromhome

Ай бұрын

Do you mean the global giving campaign? Maybe You can apply for a GCash debit card and use that to make a card purchase

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In the Philippines, if the siblings are raised properly, they support each other. It, gives the feeling that you are not alone in the world, because there are relatives to go to for support. Of course it is important to be a team player, not just a free loader.

Hi divon hi kam

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Hi pwapwa how are u

Agree with most of what you are saying in this vlog 👍but...I think you contradict yourself. Each to their own of course, but apart from Sasha's father you now have ALL your relatives not 8 miles from home but 6000+ miles away. That to me looks like an even bigger split. Affordable housing and land is still very much available within Europe, a stone throw away from your family in UK.....Greetings from Sweden

Thanks …..Is it true that Siargao is becoming like US, they say it’s so many foreigners from Europe n Asia are living there…

Life and culture of the Philippines is finally rubbing on you plus resilience in the face of challenges. Still can’t figure out what your emphasis on most of you intro “We are a British family” . We know faces of foreigners .

Is there vegan community? You should build vegan village.

Story,the living Moana….

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You are no longer a foreigner here in the Philippines,Jay. Same to shasha and story. You live more than a year here, so you should not consider yourself as foreigner at all.

@generosodelacueva2567

2 ай бұрын

Well said sir

Filipino people will accept you more if you learn to speak tagalog..

The fact is that you have chosen not to be with family. You have chosen to live on your own so far away that it is a burden for any of them to visit. The children will forget about each other over time and will not be close as adults. Frankly, it's over. I know I have seen it many times. Promises and wishes (and videos) don't make it happen. Just the simplicity of daily life. Going through the ups and downs together. Sitting on a beach is meaningless. It is not paradise. Your true values are becoming apparent regardless of what you preach.

Please don't ride your motorcycle with bare limbs. You can buy great mesh motorcycle gear with armor these days.

Please don't show nice places and beautiful life in the Philippines , China will claim these area

England is so dreamy... foggy. It's so eery and cold, to the point of kind of creepy. It's kind of depressing in a place like that. Here, it's very warm. So uncomfortably warm.

@ceciliodecolongon5822

Ай бұрын

There, you'll yearn for companion. Here, you'll yearn to be left alone.

Family is the most important thing in the world well I should say next to Almighty God of course. Because Family is simply the extension of who we are. Family and God are the reason why we exist and should also be the reason why we strive and survive after all as the Bible says in Roman 14:7-8 For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone. 8 If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. God Bless us all.....

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