He figured out the recipe to the perfect PHILIPPINES RETIREMENT (and helping others do the same)

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  • @ChadFosterExplores
    @ChadFosterExplores  Před 9 měsíci +23

    With a little planning, and a leap of faith, It's more possible than you think to make the move overseas to live happily and comfortably like Mike, check out his channel for great Philippines retirement content (Mike's Philippine Retirement). Thanks for watching!

    • @StefanArpad-ll8sl
      @StefanArpad-ll8sl Před 9 měsíci +2

      I was there last summer and I will have to come back to find my sweety too...I am following both of you guys and I envy you, but in a good way; dreaming of finding like you the happyness! Cheers!

    • @joycegultiano3903
      @joycegultiano3903 Před 9 měsíci

      Hello Mike thank you for sharing your life story with us watching from Biraybiray paradise islands..,.

  • @ckSport3000
    @ckSport3000 Před 9 měsíci +20

    Cost of living (for sure) many dating options, weather, and not being invisible. * I think it's also a GREAT option for a temporary change, to reset.. so lose weight, save money, de-stress. So you don't need to make a life-long decision. My navy pension is $2500. In San Diego, that barely pays the rent in a decent area.. barely! Total monthly costs were $6000 with condo, car, insurance, gas, phone, bills, food, etc etc. In the Philippines, I can live a GOOD life for $1500.. save $1000.. and NO.. STRESS.

    • @totoybancaso2599
      @totoybancaso2599 Před 9 měsíci +2

      Definitely

    • @RealGaryGibson
      @RealGaryGibson Před 9 měsíci +2

      Just do it!

    • @commonsenseisntcommon1776
      @commonsenseisntcommon1776 Před 9 měsíci +2

      What did you retire as and when? I retired a Chief in 2007

    • @RealGaryGibson
      @RealGaryGibson Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@commonsenseisntcommon1776 I should have stayed in and made Chief. I could have retired nicely!

    • @garrylafferty100
      @garrylafferty100 Před 9 měsíci +2

      Philippines stress free? Not stress free for me true much less of it. No good opportunity for wife who wants to work most cases it not worth their time

  • @antonioperezosorio7647
    @antonioperezosorio7647 Před 9 měsíci +6

    Is good to see old people so happy with their life. God bless you

    • @SueP-jg9vx
      @SueP-jg9vx Před 9 měsíci

      lol its a pay for play life

  • @Itsweng0106
    @Itsweng0106 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Beautiful journey, Mike ,I'm happy to see you and Janet teasing each other ❤

  • @carletto_au
    @carletto_au Před 9 měsíci +7

    Honest guy, honest advise 😊

  • @MikeHoncho884
    @MikeHoncho884 Před 9 měsíci +7

    I love Mike’s channel. He’s a lot like I am. I can relate to him I’m an old Construction Crane Operator about ready to retire in 497 days till I can turn in the paperwork.
    Mike’s definitely helping me with my decision on moving to Southeast Asia or the Philippines. I still haven’t made up my mind 100% but I’m going to give Thailand a little chance first and then go to the Philippines. I’m going to slow travel around Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, just all over the place and then make up my mind like he said in the video. Can’t wait to slow travel for a year all over Southeast Asia. I might even do it over a two-year period and do six months during the good weather. And return home, but the airline tickets are so damn expensive.

  • @RealGaryGibson
    @RealGaryGibson Před 9 měsíci +2

    Great interview! Mike has a great channel with a lot of good info.

  • @tomhunter2623
    @tomhunter2623 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Chad real good interview with Mike. It was nice meeting you yesterday at the meet and greet looking forward to watching your videos.

  • @KevinVenturePhilippines
    @KevinVenturePhilippines Před 9 měsíci +2

    Nice transition from the video to the monitor, I see what you did there! 😉. Mike seems like a really great guy, going to sub to him as well!

  • @carletto_au
    @carletto_au Před 9 měsíci +3

    THAT is a nice transition 😎

  • @gigidap-og9695
    @gigidap-og9695 Před 9 měsíci +6

    Hello Chad I'm enjoying to watch your video while interviewing the expat in our country Philippines they're looking a Filipina for lifetime partner and I wish they're find a good girl for them.everyone welcome to the Philippines ❤❤❤

  • @Cbtrainnut
    @Cbtrainnut Před 9 měsíci +6

    Hi Chad, I’ve been enjoying your videos and interviews with the expats! I met a Filipina online a while back and after a year of online dating I went to meet her in person and we were married on 10/10/09. I would love to retire there but my health prevents it. Stage 3 kidney disease. It is for sure beautiful. It would be cool if you could do a little interview with their wives also. My wife and I will be visiting in Feb. 2024 for the whole month. With love to meet up if you’re near Manila at that time. God Bless!

    • @ChadFosterExplores
      @ChadFosterExplores  Před 9 měsíci +1

      thank you for sharing that and I'm sorry to hear about your situation, but that's fantastic that you will be making it to the Philippines coming soon, of course if possible I'd love to meet up and if I have the opportunity to interview any of their wives I definitely will do that it's always good to get different perspectives so thanks for that suggestion! take care and thanks for watching/supporting the channel

    • @litomercado2069
      @litomercado2069 Před 9 měsíci

      Stinging nettle are abundant in the phil..that can cure kidney deseases..you ask you wife its called alingatong.

  • @mikesphilippineretirement
    @mikesphilippineretirement Před 9 měsíci +7

    Thank you so much for having me on your channel Chad

  • @Thephilipcartmelexperience
    @Thephilipcartmelexperience Před 9 měsíci +23

    I made the pilgrimage to Dumaguette and realized I don't fit in. Not blaming anyone in town. It's me. I spent time in Ground zero and attended the Meet and greet with my wife. Mike's wife Janet was very nice to my wife. Wish you all the best, but I'm 12 years in and raising 2 kids, so I have little in common with bloggers here.

    • @imveryhungry112
      @imveryhungry112 Před 9 měsíci +4

      Thanks for sharing. Fascinating. 😅

    • @MS-oz2wu
      @MS-oz2wu Před 9 měsíci +5

      What does this mean? You don't care for Dumaggety, l get this part. (My concern is the not fitting in. For example I hate sports. Nothing to talk about there. I don't drink. I don't drink coffee). Can you function in PI without fitting in. Many have said you need back up, even Gio says you need back up.
      So, are you still in PI.

    • @Thephilipcartmelexperience
      @Thephilipcartmelexperience Před 9 měsíci +9

      @MS-oz2wu There's over 7,000 islands. James likes Iloilo, Tim K liked Leyte, and Jonathan likes Bohol. Dumaguette is just one more of the same. I live in Cebu and am leaning more to provincial life. The Philippine people are amazing. The infrastructure is improving. With solar panels and Starlink why would anyone want congestion and noise when I can get 4 hectares of oceanfront property with a house and fenced yard for the same money as a 993 meter simple lot on the beach because its near Dumaguette? The other issue is the Chismas that goes on in Dramaguette. That's a waste of my time. It may be great for views by bloggers as trolls abound everywhere, but I spent my career catering to customers who paid me good money, so why would anyone bother with those who don't.
      Like I said, we have 2 young children who are my focus.
      The one criticism I have (and maybe it's the way I was raised) is that when I invite someone to my house, I at least offer them a glass of water. After I got home, I went through every blogger I subscribed to and checked how much they charge to be their friend. $49.00 / month on average, and you expect an interview for nothing. I'm going to review them all and do a video (which no one will watch) and I'll detail exactly what I think.

    • @MS-oz2wu
      @MS-oz2wu Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@Thephilipcartmelexperiencethis was alot of info. Thanks. But it didn't answer my questions.
      Thanks for your time anyway.😊

    • @Thephilipcartmelexperience
      @Thephilipcartmelexperience Před 9 měsíci +5

      I'm still in the Philippines. I didn't come here for the girls. I came here for one girl. The cost of living is higher in Dumaguette than other places I like. Hope that answers your question.

  • @razmos1
    @razmos1 Před 3 měsíci

    Great story Mike!

  • @koufax174
    @koufax174 Před 9 měsíci +12

    Mike is my favorite and most reliable source for information and reality in the Phillipines. I really like his personality because he is sincere, honest, kind, caring and likable. Some CZcamsrs are so enthusiastic it isn’t real. I hope to meet Mike when I expatriate in Jan to SE Asia. My bet is bigger than the Phillipines but I will make it to Duma again

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement Před 9 měsíci +1

      thanks for the nice comment Koufax

    • @CareFreeCris
      @CareFreeCris Před 9 měsíci +2

      mike tried to borrow money from me , be careful

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement Před 9 měsíci

      I did and thank you for the loan. 20% interest great rate I will pay you back next week sometime...hahaha@@CareFreeCris

    • @koufax174
      @koufax174 Před 9 měsíci

      @@mikesphilippineretirement🙏🏼

    • @koufax174
      @koufax174 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@CareFreeCrisGreat one Chris 🙏🏼

  • @skaidimusic
    @skaidimusic Před 9 měsíci +14

    Sadly the sun does not always shine in the Philippines, what about the crowded traffic, holes in the streets that can take months to be fixed, out-of-stock stores, mosquito seasons, and bad service in the hospitals to mention a few things? There is pro and cons like other countries, but it is a fact that most people if they survive leaves the Philippines when they reach 70-75 year old. Mike can live for $2k, some can live cheaper and some need much more, it all depends on the lifestyle they choose. The reality in the Philippines is like Mike said when he left Bohol, the same boring ritual every day but in the end, it will be like that for most people no matter where you live in the Philippines. Of course, there are foreigners who enjoy life till they die in the Philippines, it would be strange if it was not. WelI, I have more experience than most of you CZcamsrs there in Dumaguete about life in the Philippines, and sometimes funny to listen to expert advice from people who have lived there for 6 months or so. On the other hand, I love the people in the Philippines, the food, and the climate but there are better options around the world and it can even be cheaper than the Philippines. By the way, great interview, straight to the point, and good video quality.

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement Před 9 měsíci +3

      Pros and Cons to anyplace you want to retire. Great comment and thanks for watching

    • @carletto_au
      @carletto_au Před 9 měsíci +8

      Agree 💯 on what you say, but unfortunately routine kills wherever in the world you are located. The whole point of being in the Philippines is not to die alone 😁

    • @MsVroege
      @MsVroege Před 9 měsíci +7

      Those problems are not the top to worry about, I rather live in the traffic zone than the gang zone where you can't even walk at night and being rob and killed..

    • @gobfranklin6759
      @gobfranklin6759 Před 9 měsíci +1

      I just did a 5 wk recon trip to the Philippines. I have to agree with you. May try another 2 month trip to see if my initial impressions are wrong but the negatives do add up.

    • @RealGaryGibson
      @RealGaryGibson Před 9 měsíci +4

      Where can you live cheaper and get a good woman half your age and they speak English?

  • @Divetoni
    @Divetoni Před 9 měsíci +4

    Great interview Chat-this time you interviewing Mike ,last time he interviewed you-what do you guys think about a monthly show together where you both talking about your experiences?? Would be great ! Greetings again to BOTH of you good guys 😊Michael

  • @RedneckNFilipina
    @RedneckNFilipina Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great Video Chad. My wife and I had the pleasure of meeting Mike and Janet. They are good people and if we lived there instead of Mindanao you probably would see us often with them.

  • @user-om1pk7kl3b
    @user-om1pk7kl3b Před 8 měsíci

    Yes very easy to find there sir, and good that you choice the proper place that you're now and that you chose the Philippines as your second home ❤

  • @user-ex6hc7jt8n
    @user-ex6hc7jt8n Před 9 měsíci +3

    He look like a gentleman ,that kind of man I'm looking for,hoping he can find the woman she like,God bless you all❤

  • @bchrismonks8760
    @bchrismonks8760 Před 9 měsíci

    Good video! Mike is good people.

  • @ronvanscooter5941
    @ronvanscooter5941 Před 9 měsíci +1

    That was perfect Mike I enjoyed good information the state's suck I'm up in New York and it's the same old routine women here are not the same as it used to be when we were younger they don't need men going to work and coming home and sit in front of the TV and working on my house and working on property and doing contracting work is getting old time adventure Philippines look like the perfect spot dumaguete looks like a good place to either you're going to fit in or you're not going to fit in but you have to give it a try hopefully someday I'll meet you my friend I've been watching you for watching for a while

  • @A-RHINO-IN-THE-PHILIPPINES
    @A-RHINO-IN-THE-PHILIPPINES Před 9 měsíci

    Mike is great! Great vid.!!!!

  • @northernbohemianrealist1412
    @northernbohemianrealist1412 Před 9 měsíci +3

    That ending!

  • @rogergardner7740
    @rogergardner7740 Před 5 měsíci

    Well average price of a home Bozeman Montana is 750 grand
    265 K in Butte Mt
    Unibombr lived way up in the forest good luck

  • @rheationgco4549
    @rheationgco4549 Před 9 měsíci

    It's good interview to Mike and He like live in Dumaguete it's peaceful and happy living.

  • @Scotts_Story
    @Scotts_Story Před 9 měsíci +3

    This is helpful as I haven’t ridden a bike either so it’s been my biggest fear 😂
    Although I see how useful it is 😊

  • @Midwest10
    @Midwest10 Před 8 měsíci

    As the only expat that visited every city and Province, Dramagetty is not in my top twenty. You must explore more.

  • @haroldholton1246
    @haroldholton1246 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Thanks Guys for the great advise. I'm 54 now and want to head over to the Philippines now. I just need to build up some money first.

  • @RetiredArmy2012
    @RetiredArmy2012 Před 9 měsíci +1

    god damn mike is lost alot of body fat and looks alot younger over the last 3 years of watching good for him

  • @mrinternational5185
    @mrinternational5185 Před 9 měsíci +3

    STOP INVITING PEOPLE TO A COUNTRY YOUR A GUEST IN!

    • @SueP-jg9vx
      @SueP-jg9vx Před 9 měsíci

      lol why

    • @richardc2803
      @richardc2803 Před 7 měsíci

      Foreigners are bringing their disposable income to spend in the Philippines. They need homes, appliances, services, travel etc. and that creates opportunity and jobs for Filipinos.

    • @SueP-jg9vx
      @SueP-jg9vx Před 7 měsíci

      @@richardc2803 they are all fked up sexpat losers though, exploiting young girls who are dirt poor. everyone knows why they are there lol

  • @CAT8GLOBAL_QU4Dmedia
    @CAT8GLOBAL_QU4Dmedia Před 7 měsíci

    Here's a trivia for you all.
    How long will it take if you decide to visit one (1) island a day in the Philippines?
    Not long. Less than 21 years.

  • @philippinestroppoholic7996
    @philippinestroppoholic7996 Před 6 měsíci

    That's exactly it. The girls and the cost of living. No use trying to think up other reasons because basically there aren't any.

  • @Cebudude
    @Cebudude Před 9 měsíci

    Lots to consider leaving and making new residents in the Philippines, If you are retired with a supplement insurance , that will be lost as thy are not required to provide if your out of the USA , Health insurance is ither bank roll or another source , carfull planning in the key

  • @A-RHINO-IN-THE-PHILIPPINES
    @A-RHINO-IN-THE-PHILIPPINES Před 9 měsíci

    OKAY What a great VID.

  • @jannarkiewicz633
    @jannarkiewicz633 Před 9 měsíci

    Good audio BTW. There are expats who work pays for their stay. There are the digital nomads. There are retires. I'm digital nomad so interesting to see the retiree side. I'm happier to pay more to have Internet speed, reliable power, etc. Metro Manila and up all night working.

  • @A-RHINO-IN-THE-PHILIPPINES
    @A-RHINO-IN-THE-PHILIPPINES Před 9 měsíci

    Love Mike.

  • @StefanArpad-ll8sl
    @StefanArpad-ll8sl Před 9 měsíci +4

    Mike is honest: girls!🍻🍻👌

  • @jamesalan1354
    @jamesalan1354 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Don't forget they speak English compared to Latin America, Spanish

  • @floren879
    @floren879 Před 9 měsíci

    Awesome 👏

  • @rorirory121
    @rorirory121 Před 9 měsíci

    He cant hide sadness in his face and cracking voice.

  • @Richierich2025
    @Richierich2025 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Mikey 🙌🏻

  • @commonsenseisntcommon1776
    @commonsenseisntcommon1776 Před 9 měsíci +1

    The dogs and roosters would drive me insane! Im a light sleeper

    • @bayareatanders
      @bayareatanders Před 9 měsíci

      Stay in a condo. You’re high up and it’s less noise. Make sure your place is far from bars and restaurants.

    • @nadiajurasek186
      @nadiajurasek186 Před 9 měsíci

      So , get some ear plugs !!!! Easy as that !!!!

  • @ReadySetGo113
    @ReadySetGo113 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Hey Mike. Which FB site did you meet Janet???? Only sites Ihave found are Indian and Arabic guys showing their wares and telling girls to hit them up for a chat. I last around 10 min on those sites as extremely rare for girl to post. SO which site has real and numerous girls?????

    • @ChadFosterExplores
      @ChadFosterExplores  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Mike met Janet on Facebook. Other dating sites to consider are Filipino Cupid, ok cupid, Pina love, tinder. I have a link to Filipino Cupid in my description, its reputation is for more serious relationships. Thanks for watching

  • @Hybridflip-eg5hg
    @Hybridflip-eg5hg Před 8 měsíci

    His answers were girls and the cost of living. It just shows you how these old folks never had much relationships in the country they came from and move to the Philippines and marry girls 35 years or younger.
    Further, he is married but still answers girls…his wife is a lucky.

  • @deliahernaez7755
    @deliahernaez7755 Před 9 měsíci

    It seems Dumaguete is now
    hubs for the foreigners
    retirees ..

    • @SueP-jg9vx
      @SueP-jg9vx Před 9 měsíci +1

      They call them the Dumaguete Grandpas!

    • @Midwest10
      @Midwest10 Před 8 měsíci

      Avoid it. Take it from a wealthy expat. Explore and avoid Davio Manila Cebu and Dramagetty

  • @stevensaephan9817
    @stevensaephan9817 Před 8 měsíci

    Hi Chad..I'm planning to go try out in the Philippines for couple of months to see if I like to retire there. Do you have any ideas or tips how can I save some money on hotels or condos, or maybe find rommates? I appreciate any comments you have. Thanks Steve

  • @dickyhoey
    @dickyhoey Před 9 měsíci +3

    Upper middle class on a motor bike?

  • @michaelb5330
    @michaelb5330 Před 9 měsíci +2

    👍🏻

  • @johnphillips8253
    @johnphillips8253 Před 2 měsíci

    Is that $2000.00 US

  • @salvadorcastillo12
    @salvadorcastillo12 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I got a question for you. I'm thinking about going to the Philippines. Can I bring my own bike motorcycle let me know please

    • @ChadFosterExplores
      @ChadFosterExplores  Před 9 měsíci +1

      hey there thanks for watching and as for your question to be honest I'm not sure, I know many people who have purchased here and are happy with the price and their options, longer-term rental/lease is also an option, of course nothing better than having your own bike though!

    • @bayareatanders
      @bayareatanders Před 9 měsíci

      You can but it’s going to be expensive. Get a Philippine based freight or cargo company coz it will be cheaper than western freight forwarding companies.

  • @damonottaway3648
    @damonottaway3648 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I enjoy watching some of these expat CZcams videos, although most of the Dumaguette ones are ALL THE SAME. It’s interesting to hear some of these guy’s transition to a freer’ type of life than the BS hassles of the West. Does every expat in Dumaguette Vlog? Seems so!
    I live in Davao for part of the year and have quite a few expat friends and I have not once met a vlogger. I myself couldn’t imagine moving to the Philippines and having to rely on a vlog channel to help support my finances, not that its not good for someone else. Seems as if theres a large community of friends there. Anyway, If I was a westerner thinking about transitioning to the Philippines and only had a $1000-1,500 in supported income (not enough) I wouldn’t rely on becoming a vloggers extra income to be my savior. You better be prepared to have at least $2000-2500 if you plan on taking in a woman and possibly children.

  • @eileenlopez2715
    @eileenlopez2715 Před 9 měsíci

    Many foreigners wants to retire in ths Philippines i guess its whay they call self-actualization Maslows heirarchy after having to serve your Government's country's

  • @corinnego2669
    @corinnego2669 Před 9 měsíci

    Hi Chad !! I am.an American citizen residing in Phil.. kindly help me find a good man..stable of course....thks God bless...I am stable...a good friend and a companion yes no sex..

  • @chuck9112
    @chuck9112 Před 8 měsíci

    Girls and the cost of living hummm, this gives Americans a bad rep. What about the local people? What about the beauty of the country.

  • @floreniamonzales2878
    @floreniamonzales2878 Před 8 měsíci

    sorry Sir qualifications for a girl you want might be difficult to meet

  • @julietsulima2828
    @julietsulima2828 Před 9 měsíci

    Hello subs done godbless you

  • @eileenlopez2715
    @eileenlopez2715 Před 9 měsíci

    He says it all Philippines make haven retirement & domesticated girl partners.

  • @A-RHINO-IN-THE-PHILIPPINES
    @A-RHINO-IN-THE-PHILIPPINES Před 9 měsíci

    Love Paul.

  • @TheMarichu61
    @TheMarichu61 Před 9 měsíci

    Girls😂

  • @mjsanchez3681
    @mjsanchez3681 Před 8 měsíci

    Ang laki ng usa sa pilipinas kyo naki pagsiksikan..hahaha 😅😅

  • @YooToobMonkey
    @YooToobMonkey Před 9 měsíci +5

    I would be careful who you associate with over there Chad. Mike has a reputation that is quickly and quietly spreading as far as how he has been behaving with women over there when the cameras aren't rolling. I know that more will be coming out soon. It just isn't going to be from me.

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement Před 9 měsíci +2

      so tell me about my reputation. I feel like you do not know me but please tell the world

    • @CareFreeCris
      @CareFreeCris Před 9 měsíci

      your ladyboy addiction

    • @YooToobMonkey
      @YooToobMonkey Před 9 měsíci +3

      @@mikesphilippineretirement But you do know me Mike and we also have a number of mutual acquaintances. I just can't put my main account here because I have my business in Duma and can't risk the fallout when leaving certain comments - there will be a time when we talk about it in person, as well as others. It appears you like to flex with the ladies, single and married, even though you are married yourself. As you say in the video, you and other came for the women. It appears that one isn't enough, for you.

    • @rustynail3630
      @rustynail3630 Před 9 měsíci +2

      More drama in Duma. Didn’t see Mike as a playa being what:69 years old. You learn something new everyday in Duma.

    • @CareFreeCris
      @CareFreeCris Před 9 měsíci +5

      Janet like many guys as well

  • @corinnego2669
    @corinnego2669 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I want an American guy..

  • @Roland-rv9cw
    @Roland-rv9cw Před 9 měsíci +1

    There's so many nice places in the Philippines I like Palawan, Bohol, Pourto Galara.... Been going there for 14 yrs my buddy just landed a few hrs ago 😢 can't go taking care of my ailing parents... But VERY soon will retire there. Just got back 7 months ago. You have to be very careful with the girls game player's there NOT STUPID 😯 !! I've met them all...Oh !! Been going to Thailand 13 yrs Cambodia, Spain... Etc... yes very CHEAP to live.. BUT KEEP OUT OF TROUBLE !!!! You get into an accident not your fault IT'S STILL YOUR FAULT 😮 !!

  • @user-uw8yj1xp8x
    @user-uw8yj1xp8x Před 9 měsíci +1

    cost of living in philippines is still way too expensive, ted Kaczynski, the unabomber, used to live for $20 a month in montana, usa. i am thinking of moving back to united states, the land of the free and home of the brave.