My husband and I lived in the Philippines for three years and what I can tell anybody who plans to retire there is - ADAPT - like everywhere else in the world. He learned to love our lifestyle there and believe it or not that's where we're headed in 18 months.....for good.

there is only one way to say this. ADAPT. that's the key. you can go anywhere in this world. even if it's Antarctica or the Sahara Dessert. just remember you have to adapt to the changes. if you are the kind of person who wants the world to adapt to you, then don't go anywhere else than where you are living right now.

Hi Paul in my opinion Iloilo is the best place to retire. It is a great location for everything. House rent between P6k($111)2 bedroom-20k(374) 3 bedroom)around in the city but if you want outside in the city is way more cheaper. Also farming, hardware and real estate like condos and apartment, and buy and sell is the best business i can recommend. I am native from Iloilo and currently living in Virginia USA. Iloilo City is safest place to live. My husband loves Iloilo. Planning to retire in Iloilo after our children graduate in high school.

I am so glad Miss Pea had you on as a guest speaker! Now I am subscribed to your channel and appreciate you insight into life in the Philippines! I just returned from 4 weeks and I learned so much also! I cannot wait to get back there and learn some more.

What I've learned from living as foreigner here in Mexico and also in Thailand is to be adaptable and flexible in order to be content . What's great about getting to live in a different culture is to see and experience first hand how the local people live and adapt in order to live. I have friends here in Mexico that live on $400 a month or even less and they work hard and still somehow manage to survive and enjoy their lives. I think that they compensate for their hard life, and economic situation with relationships with family and friends. I'm sure the same is true there in the Philippines and I look forward to seeing what it's like to live there. I think if you can appreciate the people and I feel a sense of awe that I'm seeing and living in a place with so much history and that many Americans will never see.

Great advice Robert. I lived in Thailand from 2006 to 2014 and foreigner food is rare there as well. McDonalds the fries taste like fish because they fry it in the same oil as the McFish. Three places to eat were Burger King, Sizzler and rare find Hooters. KFC is there but doesn’t taste the same. Blackouts were real in Thailand but maybe once a quarter. Excellent internet. I had a business in Thailand and wasted a large amount of money. Land of smiles sure but land of knives and tea money with business. I’m looking forward to moving to the Philippines to retire and appreciate your videos. God bless

I live in Ortigas and Western products are available in most major supermarkets. Rustan's Supermarket has high quality Sourdough and German style bread baked in-house and European cheeses. There is also fresh milk in a bottle, plastic containers or cartons

Well done, helpful video. Perspective, indeed.

Paul, we appreciate you being a straight shooter with us about the Philippines because you may have saved us from a grave mistake. I was considering retiring there in a couple of years with my Filipina wife but with my personality, it might be a better choice to visit rather than stay.

Very honest observation. You mentioned several things that would be very hard to adapt to. Noise would be an issue for me, as would be the dangerous traffic problems, and the power outages. Good job.

Philippines is not adjusting to your needs. Foreigners should be the one to adjust because your living here. Its just like we go to your country we adjust but we dont complain. We are contented to this simple life.

The Filipino people have high respect for the elderly.

Great vlog Paul,from another Paul.Your information Will save a lot of people ..if they heed the invaluable advice.

Another excellent post. These folks have enough stress in their daily existence and don't need extra by rushing around. Relax. You'll adjust to the weather in a few weeks. Make eye contact, give a genuine smile and show thanks... even for the smallest gesture.

Angeles City has Subway. Burger King. KFC, Wendy’s, and there is a Taco Bell in Manila. Many of the items you mentioned are available in Clark or Subic Duty Free stores. It really depends upon where you live in the Philippines.

I 100% agree with you! I live in Florida and love hot weather been to philippines a lot not sure exactly where I want to live there! Dumagette so far is very nice lot to do. Iloilo I think traffic is better but and organized but nothing to do there being single but love the philippines people. Manila to crazy for me. Never been to Cebu but Dumagette so far is nice. I have small retirement 1300 so difficult to make final jump lol

I enjoy your videos. I live here too and enjoy your views to confirm what I have noticed too. Research is so very important! Good advice!

Thanks for a great informative video. I'll share a tip I got from another KZreadr. Get your personal issues taken care of before moving to The Philippines. I'm amazed by the high percentage of Expats who display signs of untreated drug and/or alcohol addiction. A common fantasy among untreated addicts is everyone else is the problem and things will be better with a geographical move. Then after the move the addict still seems to have issues. Nobody likes a raging alcoholic in the middle of a meltdown.. You'll adjust to The Philippines much more easily with a sober mind.

I'll be in Duma in a week to retire.

One vlogger said if you want to become a millionaire in business in the Philippines start off with 2 million lol. Always an exception but rare . Good info keep it up