Reasons why people prefer VIETNAM over the PHILIPPINES...
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Just to clarify this is just Stephane's impression after a few months traveling both countries. I will continue to explore this topic of comparing countries in the region and will dive deeper overtime. Thanks for watching… Cheers
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@@ChadFosterExplores I will keep watching and maybe one day I will CZcams again. I'm moving to Dominican Republic because it's more convenient. The language was always an issue until now. I can go anywhere now. Tech has bridged the gap. Conversational real time is here at a price most can afford. You can probably sponsor a company you like. I can see it making a huge difference for a lot of lonely guys looking for the real thing with a connection.
Great video. Thanks for this. I left my views of Vietnam and could go into more detail if needed.
He has a point . I have been to both countries numerous times and it makes sense.socio economically Vietnam is ahead and in terms of culture Vietnamese still adhere or practices their centuries traditional cultures, norms and habits. It's d opposite in most Filipinos. Aping d west , being too agog and immerse in western cultures at d expense of their own Filipino cultures and values. Like u all said , they think all Westerner are rich, wealthy not knowing that many are just earning mediocre salary /income . It makes them look rich in Philippines coz of d dollar conversion rate and very much cheaper lifestyle as compared to d US or other western countries . Of course , there are some middle income retired Westerners who chose Philippines as their retirement place.
@@ThanaykhwamMai-ff4niwere not promoting expats to retíre in the Philippines what we need are investors creating jobs not expats just looking for young meat, you have no rights to insult us and some of you just giving negative impression especially to Filipina women, if you don like here just pack up and leave!!
Refreshing to hear interviews with intelligent, honest, down to earth people, giving their opinion about things.
I have to agree. I’ve been to Ho Chi Min City and Dalat…I prefer Vietnam over Philippines as well. There is a sugar/carb addition in the Philippines just like the US…the long-term outlook for both populations is dire. Doctors in the US have given up trying to convince people to improve their health through diet. They are highly educated drug dealers. I gave up sugar/carbs 2 1/2 years ago and walk 10 miles every other day, I lost 60 lbs, got off 7 medications I had been on for 20+ years and have had the best blood test results ever. I continue this lifestyle today. i no longer eat for “pleasure.” I eat to live.
Excellent, good for you! Congrats on the results, you have obviously worked very hard. I got lucky with parents that taught us kids to see food as fuel, not as a means for getting pleasure. Makes a difference in the mindset and easier to reist the sugary poison most folks become addicted to. Good luck to you!
Wow 😮 great story
Awesome ❤!
You are so right!
Right on.
FUN FACT: VIETNAM is the 2nd largest coffee producer in the world behind Brazil !!
Sooooooooo goooooooood !❤!
Vietnam has the best coffee in the world by far.
Coffee culture is very strong in Vietnam 🇻🇳.
@@spincube5734 That was sooooooooooo FUN!!!! 🤣🤣🤣 Just playing
Fun fact #2: and the reason for that is the reunification of Germany.
Vietnam, food is better for sure, it's way cleaner there, the places to rent are nicer for less money. The ideal situation is find a beautiful girl in the Philippines, then move to Vietnam
My husband and I visited Vietnam and stayed there for a month,, we travel Saigon, Da Nang, Hoi An, Nin Bhin and Hanoi. We enjoyed Vietnam so much, people there in general are nice. When we went to the market in Saigon and Hanoi the vendors are aggressively selling you their merchandise and we also got scammed. After a month there we find the language when they talk in high pitch it starts to hurt our ears. Since English is not spoken by regular Vietnamese it is hard to communicate. We are from Canada and retired in the Philippines, I will still choose Philippines as our base. We recently went back to Canada to visit family and friends, we were shocked with how much expensive it is in Canada now. We are very grateful to be able to retire early in the Philippines.
@@annasd8435 that's great feedback thank you!
Hello, I’m Canadian living in Japan now for 14 years. I haven’t been back to Canada 🇨🇦 since 2011. What is so expensive in Canada now?
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@@ShikokuFoodForesthousing is so expensive in Canada, that I have met many Canadians that actually come down here to the US....and the US is very expensive!!
@@makeyourlifeeasier5794 Yah, I had plans to return to Canada 🇨🇦 2 years ago. I discovered real estate prices are so ridiculously high that all I had a chance to afford was very far north in a subarctic climate with 4~6 months of ice and snow and -35C!
He made a VERY good point, the Vietnamese girls seem to 'KNOW THEIR VALUE', he hit the nail on the head!!!
Most women who do that end up alone with cats or dogs.
@@ST-TV Only in the West. I've been in Asia 20 years now.
@@ForAndroid101 Chinese women are doing it right now.
They are more independent natured. Vietnam has a strong history of powerful and strong women . But alot of them are definitely interested in white men. They see prejudice against darker skin when it comes to attraction from what I have witnessed.
Always exceptions to that rule.
@@ForAndroid101lol tell that to left behind women in China. It’s a huge problem there
A Filipina in Vietnam = 2 visa headaches. A wife from the country you want to retire in = 0 visa headaches. Bring one back to a Western country = divorce and endless headaches. Again: PRICE vs VALUE. YOLO.
I married Filipino took to UK we split once she was settled with job and did not need me anymore! So never take them back to west! I live now in Philippines
A soulmate wife in wherever = priceless
@@crisdeugzman3711 Soulmate is a modern, post-Shakespearean nonesense that exists only in Hollywood movies.
Quite a beautiful pool. Interesting to compare the two countries. Edit: He hit the nail on the head - dignity - same in Thailand. I see kids all the time and they are very respectful. Never had one ask me for money, ever.
They are polite and kind in Vietnam YES but my issue is they don’t speak English period and you better learn Vietnamese if you planing on retiring there.
True
SOOOO not rue! YMost VN people under 35 speak enough English, and 20 words in VN is not difficult and makes a HUGE difference. You're the type that had better just stay where you are. You're not suited to Asia at all.
So you want them to learn English so they can converse with you and not the other way? Who the f**k you think you are??
I’m 60 going on 61 next month and I weigh 96lbs, not all Filipinos are overweight, most have diabetes, it’s in our blood, cancer as well. So I watch what I eat and do a lot of things, except exercise, my husband is an Irish American we live in California he has 3 kids I have two kids all grown ups and professionals. It’s how you discipline yourself and make your life not just about the lifestyle or traditions, eating a lot of fried, greasy foods, sodas, alcohol. My mom is from the province but she never encouraged us to have a lot of sodas and fried food. We raised our own chickens and vegetables and that’s what I’m teaching my two kids to be self sufficient. So it depends on how you want to be. I’m glad I watched your video Chad thanks for sharing. Take care.
@@emylytle5409 Diabetes and cancer comes from the food we eat. Change your diet and change the outcome of your health.
Most have diabetes because of sugar intake. Here's something to ponder....rice converts to sugars once inside your body.
@@WilliamFluery Yes, claiming diabetes and cancer is in their blood is pure ignorance.
@@GS-uk3ml it’s in the lifestyle and of course food that we eat.
I've lived in Hanoi for 2 years now. Age gap relationships do happen here, but it's rare.The culture accepts about 8 yr gap. The women are very traditional & 95% could careless if you're a foreigner with money. If you learn a little Viet & customs, that goes a Long way impressing the women. The women here are absoutetly gorgeous & know there worth, most prefer wealthy viet men vs a foreigner, often these relationships are setup by the families.
Everywhere the women prefer a wealthy man from their culture vs a foreigner. A guy who shares many of your values, less misunderstanding and he’s rich vs some foreigner (regardless of money), it’s not even a fair comparison.
@eddiejohnson4434 I agree some countries, but not everywhere..A large percentage of Phillipinas for example would choose a rich Westerner vs a rich Phillipino.. Cultural sterotypes have led them to believe that's better. Alot of Asian women also desire mixed children.
@@Randal86 but is the percentage enough to make it the majority? Cuz even in Japan (not to pick on them, they are proud of their country and culture) there are women who prefer a foreigner over a Japanese man. But we can still see that overall the women prefer their own countrymen even if it isn’t every single woman in the country.
Relationship is not really set up by the family, but encouraged to go towatds a person they like.
@monketstyling Cities yes. In the Villages it's still very heavily pushed to arrange marriages.
Lol. Whatever makes you happy, go for it. No place on earth can fully satisfy you unless you decide on it.
Im sorry guys. The people in the Philippines take care of eachother. Family values that are putting them on the map. Very attractive for a older gentleman!!
Most cultures do, outside of the West.
@@monketstyling lol. You make a good point
100% agree !
Yes, and the families very much value our foreign $$$ 😂😂😂
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I mean, I’m not gonna lie. Even my Filipina wife loves Vietnamese food. However, you are in control of your own lifestyle and options for healthy foods in the Philippines are endless. It all has to do with the way that you live your life and the effort you put forward to achieve the health and fitness goals that you set forth for yourself. I think every country in the world has good and bad and it all comes down to personal preference where a person chooses to settle down for life. In my opinion, Filipinos are the hardest working, friendliest and happiest people I have ever met, but I haven’t been to other countries. Thank you Chad for sharing this interview and giving another perspective on life in Vietnam versus Philippines.
Sorry, but no effort = health in vietnam. In the philipines, you're fine if you cook for yourself. Anyways, vietnam beats the phils when it comes to healthy food period
@@stephanerancourt7188 I agree if you are talking about eating out for every meal. However, a great fish or chicken tinola (soup) homemade with healthy veggies, or Kinilaw (Filipino ceviche) is hard to beat. Grilled fish is also a very popular item in the Philippines and is very healthy as well. My point is, even though I love Vietnamese food I would tend to spend more time preparing our own food at home and occasionally eating out at restaurants as a treat. I agree, anytime you eat out there are more unhealthy options than healthy options in the Philippines. But you can occasionally find very healthy options while eating out as well. It’s all down to personal preference. Thank you, Stephan for sharing your experience and opinion on this. I do agree that traditional Vietnamese food is more healthy than traditional Filipino food.
@@bisayaputi in Vietnam you can eat out and get heathy soup with zero effort to cook, and it's probably the same amount or less than you would spend cooking at home. And probably better.
If you have to put in an effort to eat healthy every meal what's the benefit of living there? You can be in your room preparing food when you travel etc.. wouldn't you just want to have healthy food everywhere you go?
Sure, the food in Vietnam is healthier, but who cares? Sandwiches (banh mi) and soups (phõ) do not a cuisine make.
I just did a quick check on net. As of 2018, 87% of Vietnamese people are covered by social Healthcare system. And there are other government support systems, so he may be right that the government does more for its citizens than government in Philippines. I guess that would require a lot of research.
Chad, we all have our taste for places just like anybody else. For example, for myself I prefer Toronto over Halifax, coz I prefer bigger cities. Same with countries, maybe Vietnam has more of the checkboxes over the Philippines for others.
@@user-xn4wh5pm4r social healthcare as its a socialist country.
Im a country boy at heart and an adventure. I have traveled theiughout the majority of south east asian countries and a bit of east asia. The philippines is by far the easiest country to travel the country side in because the majority of people can speak english. China l would say is the second easiest but its mostly young teenagers and children that can speak english.
Thailand and vietnam l found the most challenging when navigating the rural country side.
Yup.. The food thing. Finding healthy . TASTY food in the Fills is like finding a needle in a haystack in most places.
Enjoyed the interview. He was speaking about his own personal experiences and conclusions based on those experiences and not making factual declarations about how things are in either country. Your experiences and conclusions may well differ. Take a breath and give the guy a break. Geez.
BINGO, he sounds like an honest, inteligent down to earth man.....only few will understand and appreciate, to each its own, I guess.
Obesity rate in Vietnam 8%. Obesity rate in Philippines 39%
The only reason it isn't higher is poverty.
@@bokopoko3246 Not true. The Philippines has three times the percentage of people living in poverty as compared to Vietnam.
@@bokopoko3246 healthier food in Vietnam and a culture that embraces daily exercise.
Gross. Fat woman are not ok. Just go to the US if u want to date a fat diabetes girl
@@KC-in9px That's actually my point. As poverty drops in the Philippines obesity will sky rocket.
The main issue to live in Vietnam is visas.
yep visa run every 3 months gets really old, really quick
Isn't the business visa longer?
@@ST-TV didn’t Vietnam crack down on all the foreigners on that visa and kicked them all out?
One of your best videos. I live in the Phillipines and want to live in Vietnam. Wonderful insight and perspective.
Vietnamese women have an elegance about them . They keep a wrap with them and wear it when riding their scooters instead of letting their A hang out or the wind blow up their dresses .
Fantastic interview so real. Stephane was a great person to interview. Loved hearing his opinion. Great job, thank you!
Thanks! and you are welcome
Simply put... every individual has her/his own prerogatives... can't compare until we really 100% know the categories to compare.
The contrasts are not subtle here though.
The Philippines and Vietnam obviously have different cultures and traditions. Vietnam has a single language and ethnicity in a unified land. The Filipinos are spread over hundreds of islands, each with its own language and culture. While Vietnamese is spoken by the majority of people in Vietnam, only a quarter of the Filipinos speak Tagalog the official language of the country. Ironically, it was the Spanish who unified the islands under one rule and thus created the nation called the Philippines.
Very valuable informations ❤
Such a level headed and well considered conversation. Lock in more future chats
I'm 46 my experience with 60 year old Canadian man is not all about money we have attractions and common interests doing together he's not even rich I'm legally married 20 years separated and one daughter, hes single with one daughter too we accept that we live together stay here in the Philippines for 8 years good relationship until he got sick take care of him and passed away last year anyway it's not all about money when your into age gap what's important you have trust, honesty care for each others well being, for foreigners looking for good relationship here just be cautious and look for red flags meeting Filipina they will do anything to get your money..
Is not that big age gap you had. Big to ne is 25+
Great video.
That is probably the smartest thing that the Philippines has done is require English to be taught in school and used as an official language. It has prepared many Filipinos for work in other countries as OFW's, and has made the Philippines more popular of a country for tourists and as a retirement place.
When trying to meet an Asian girl online, noticed there were a lot more girls from the Philippines online on dating sites and that was because their are more Filipinas who speak English then other Asian countries.
Agree that Asian women in general are more receptive to dating foreign men. Sounds like the Vietnamese language is more guttural when spoken. Like Korea imho.
Good interview, Chad...Jim
But you know the Americans established English as a medium of instruction and official language in the Philippines when they colonized the country in the early 1900s, so maybe not the smartest thing on the part of the Philippines (because it's already there) but of the Americans. Their descendants now can retire comfortably by taking a wife in the Philippines whom they can easily converse with thanks to their English skills. Otherwise Filipinos would have been as difficult to communicate with as the Vietnamese and today's retiree community will have nowhere to get wives from. It's the great American foresight!
@@crisdeugzman3711 Oh yeah, did not think of that. It has given the Filipinos a definite advantage in OFW. Most countries in the world have English skills in order to communicate with others.
Wow, Chad, ur doing so good! What good information and how u ask the right questions!
Thanks Bradley!
Great interview 👍 I really enjoyed that gentleman's perspective.
I love Vietnam people are so nice. What i can say is stay and live where your heart desires. No hate no Envy i love Vietnam and support them as Filipino.
I’ve been in the Philippines for over 2 1/2 months now Brother and I met an ex Pat and he mentioned that Vietnam is one of his favorite spots to visit.
I don’t believe he’ll ever make the move because he’s living with a Filipina but he highly recommend as a place to go and it’s so easy to go and visit several times a year 🙌
@@michael_Jon7 yea i've heard many people speak highly of their experience there I need to find out for myself. At a minimum like you said it's easy to go and visit anytime if Phillipines is the homebase
Exactly right on !
Great interview Chad, as always. Keep bringing the deep and thought provoking topics to us out here in YT land who have yet to get there. I leave for Europe this week and will be heading to SE Asia in November, so every day is one day closer. In the mean time, I will suffer my way through in France Switzerland England and Scotland :P
@@andrewkamchi7478 you will suffer in France and England…Switzerland and Scotland should be nice.
haha yea that will be horrible going through Europe lol. Sounds amazing! Enjoy:))
Matter of choice. Your guest states his opinion. Everyone is different. However, I do agree with him. If a person feels that they have this need to find a wife or girlfriend 2,500 miles away without even knowing or visiting the country. Then, their problem. Don’t let one’s emotion make the decision or else that will only increase the chances of making a mistake. Moreover, most expats don’t visit two or three countries. Ex. They will fly to PI then settle down less than a year. They might even buy a house and of course under her name. 60yr old marrying a 25yr old. Think before you commit.🤔
They are their "pay piggies,' and s-daddies. As long as there's no illusion, all is well. If you have a child with a lady here, the dynamic might change, and win their heart. Age gap and dollars aren't the only factors, even if the main ones, starting out. Just don't allow yourself to be self-deceived if you're an older man.
same thing still happens in Thailand. you might think men learn after this happening for decades but nope
No matter how good Vietnam that have better food , cheaper to live, better infrastructures, nice people, etc. It's great to have all of these in Vietnam but how could live in a country that you only communicate with them with their own language and not in English Language. For me that's not life. There's no perfect world but which one you rather chose, the country that have everything you need but cannot be able to communicate to people, a country that has less English speaking people than a country that's not have everything you need but you will be able to communicate with the people, a country that has most English speaking people and be able to laugh with them. I don't know if you noticed that for me, Stephane looks like not a happy person compare to those foreigners that live in the Philippines that looks happy and when they talk about Philippines they look like they are very proud for being in the Philippines, so what that tells you about Stephane, I don't know but what do you think, this is just my observation. I want to retire in a country that I don't need to do anything but just have an open mind and to embrace their culture and to adopt yourself to their foods and eat what ever they can offer that fits your health and for me that country is Philippines. This is just my own opinion that I believe I deserve that you might agree or disagree. No offense intended. God bless.
I wouldn't call Vietnamese people nice. They definitely aren't as welcoming as Filipinos.
wow, great one Chad/Thanks,dc
If you like to feel unwelcome, kind of like a cold sore, because of the visa requirements, go to Vietnam where staying long term is akin to dealing with a drug cartel.
Remember that Filipinos had a strong family tie, if you take them away to other countries, she might get bored or feel homesick and wanted to go home and you as a foreigner don't want to live in her country? If you prefer other Asian countries better to marry the lady there. Asian people love to be around or close to their families.
Great content Chad! This was super informative and having visited there last November, I can see how difficult it is to make good food choices there. Are you just blessed genetically or do you have to make a conscious effort to watch your diet? Also, are supplements expensive there?
My belly is growing here! haha. Eating out can be tricky to stay healthy here unless you are in a major city nice area and spend a lot on healthy options, otherwise cooking at home is the only option. Supplements are available in major cities, not cheap but they have imported brands and good options a few places.
I'm a filipina, I've never been to other Asian countries, my 1st choice is Malaysia then Indonesia, will travel to either hopefully
It's unfortunate that it's a bit difficult for Filipinas to travel. I have communicated with Filipinas on FB. And offered for them to visit the US. Unfortunately they didn't think the government would let them come, especially when kids were involved. I hope you get to visit the countries you listed... and many more 👍
@lorandmagyar thank you fingers crossed. Will treat my sis she's super busy caring for family and our mom. I'm excited actually thinking about the trip. Next year let's see.
@@lorandmagyarhuh? no visa is required in those countries.
If youre Filipina, you can travel those countries visa-free. do the research. wag ka maniwala sa dunung-dunungan sa comments
@@GritToGreat__121 days only for a filipina to travel there and $ In the bank account required to leave the phils... not to get in vietnam. If im right
No matter what you say i love my country with all my heart the Philippines ❤
I would agree with everything my fellow Canadian says on this subject.
Hey Chad, This is a topic i'm tossing up.
So i really enjoyed this video.
Nice pool and location.
Wondering what the name of this condo building ?
@@parv100 calyx residence cebu business park
My wife and I went to northern and central Vietnam last summer. As a former marine, and history teacher, it had long been on my bucket list. We were treated exceptionally well and saw some amazing places. We are heading elsewhere this year, but plan on heading back and checking out the southern region in 2025 👍 Thank you for sharing your experiences.
Vietnam is one of my future destinations to visit & maybe live. The Philippines for meeting someone though, cause of language barrier problems are less.
First of all Stephan seems is French. Remember Indochina was colonized by French so it’s normal he’s more comfortable in Vietnam. Then we apply history which is very important on foreign influence. The Philippines has experienced three periods : the pre colonials, colonial and started as independent country. These were who during pre colonials, Spanish, US, Japanese, then new Philippine self rule. The Pre colonial period from we just say starting 100 yrs up to before 1500 the Philippines were already the biggest melting pot from different natives around 200 indigenous people, where the practice of Bayanihan ( helping each other and accepting different natives), trading each other plus foreign Traders from India then in later years with China in 1200. There was already a Kingdom during pre colonial. Spanish destroyed history and introduced religion etc. Americans came in and then during WW2 the US soldiers were fun of giving chocolates that tag, Hi Joe, chocolate Joe, until at present it’s money. These kids were not trained by parents to ask money but coming from that history.
While Indochina except Thailand we’re under France rule where French culture were introduced including the language etc. They were not colonize from different invaders except France. One good French food introduced was the pot au feu which is called Pho in Vietnam. Their food with some adaptation of French culinary including coffee. The Philippine food has too many influences from different countries ( as we called them now) Now on Social Studies, where young ladies from the Philippines choose the much older is not only for stability but responsibility as married couple where Most Filipino men can’t keep up and most are womanizer. Women felt insecured no matter what age. If they find younger than almost seniors would be the best. These are not materialistic people but more on marriage security, family stability. Filipinos are family oriented, felt insecure when children were abandoned. Sharing small difference. The Philippines is a multi Cultural country even during the pre colonial period
This is complete BS. Filipinos worship white people. Most Filipinos think they are mixed with white blood. Many denied that they are even Asians and called themselves Pacific Islanders.
Hes a french canadian from quebec, has nothing to do with France. French people from France make fun of quebec people.
nice interview.... but talking about beggars. Visited SF or LA or any other big city in the US lately? It annoys me when "rich foreigners in poor countries" talk so much about the great inconvenience of the poor asking for few pennies. Enjoy the country and think more social to be more happy..... 🙂
Be interesting to hear from you on Vietnam
I don't think I will live in vietnam, but I will go there very often. I'm based in Bali, by the way... but barely there. Chad asked what would I choose if I had to: a filipina in vietnam, but that's more to give a hint about the preferences I have ... not necessarily what I would or will do.
I'm not settling down yet but to travel. I wish for a filipina gf who will jump in my backpack for me to share and be accompanied in my nomadic journey. To Vietnam...or Japan India, Grèce, Canada, Thailand ... if we stick together, i may settle in the philipines ! Lets see ...
If you are not married to a Pinay woman it will be very hard for her to accompany you to other Asian countries cause the Philippines makes it very hard for Pinay women to get foreign visas and leave the PH. There is a questioning she will have to pass by PH autorities at the airport on the day of departure. She will have to prove that she has sufficient reasons to come back to the PH like a good job in the PH, enough own money in the bank and so on. If she can not pass this interview it she will not be allowed to leave and accompany.
I spend most of my time between Phillippines and Thailand. Standard of living is so much higher in Thailand… the sex industry is too prevalent here tho. Normal relationships are harder to find in Thailand. For adventure and virgin nature Philippines wins
The Department of Health and the DFA in the Philippines do not FULLY support Naturopathic Medicine. The Big Pharmaceuticals lobby in Congress to support their synthetic medicines. Believe it or not, the Philippines is blessed with 22,000 species of medicinal plants, but the government agencies concerned approved only 20+ as natural medicines. The notorious merchants of soft drinks, processed foods, high carbs, etc. dominate the market since they are readily available in supermarkets, sari-sari stores, and everywhere. They are ubiquitous because they pay higher rates of taxes. The major cause of all of these is love of money. The health and wellness of Filipinos must be the utmost priority of the government .
Exactly. I can't tell any facts like you just did ... but it's sooooooo obvious it jumps into your face !
@@user-mk3ug7pw6z There is a sugar/carb addition in the Philippines just like the US…the long-term outlook for both populations is dire. Doctors in the US have given up trying to convince people to improve their health through diet. They are highly educated drug dealers. I gave up sugar/carbs 2 1/2 years ago and walk 10 miles every other day, I lost 60 lbs, got off 7 medications I had been on for 20+ years and have had the best blood test results ever. I continue this lifestyle today. i no longer eat for “pleasure.” I eat to live.
Nice chat/ thought provoking. Seems unlikely you could convince philipinas to move to veitam? dare I mention military alliances ( bummer I know) or is it??
Tell them your intentions straight up and early before the relationship goes very far. Lots of Filipinas love the idea of travel , even long term. Some of them secretly don’t want to be too attached to their family’s drama as well.
Just an observation here . I think when you talk about the quality of life due to the poverty situation, it's just the Western opinion or comparison to what is considered poverty, which essentially relates purely to money. These people are not aware of poverty because they live in their own means and are much highly appreciated of any opportunity life presents them, which is probably why they are seemingly so carefree and happy 😁 just saying.
Wow Chad very good interview…Yeah I will live in the Philippines but want to check out Vietnam and Thailand 😊….
I agree w Stephane. It's my experience as well. On all points.
He is very intelligent to listen to👍
Interesting...
This guy is very interesting. he seems to be very much in tune with his environment.
As a filipina who’s married to a foreigner (no crazy age gap), I agree with him. Foreigners in the PH for the most part lives in fantasy that monetary security has nothing to do with these crazy age gap relationships. The number 1 reason for those crazy age gap relationship is money/ better life, not to say that the girl doesn’t really care for you only your money, it just that money is the biggest factor. These crazy age gap are only prevalent with Filipinas in poverty, this is not something you see with well off filipinas, Filipinas with good jobs/ career. When I was in PH I earn about $1300/ month, this is considered pretty good amount in PH specially for my age 26, and all women around me, my peers will never want to be with a man as old as their dad, actually this is considered an embarrassment in our culture but of course with poverty this gets overlooked, in filipino culture there is nothing respectable with a relationship where the man is about the same age as your father or older.
There’s actually a joke started years ago saying “if you wont pass in Thailand/ Vietnam, you can still find wife in PH” 😅 Implying that Filipinas have really lower their standards due to desperation because of poverty.
Please tell me in what culture on Earth where the wmn actually love their men for them and finances are not an issue? I'll wait. 😒
Totally agree with jaxx
@@ericpowell4350Yeah, "Love" is transactional everywhere across the Planet, " Men love idealistically, Women love opportunistically" MGTOW (Rollo Tomassi).
@@ericpowell4350 My wife…she’s 3 years 4 months older than me…we’ve been separated 7 years but she doesn’t want to divorce.
@@jaxxd3895 your judging Filipinas for dating older foreigners but readily admit you are dating an older foreigner.
Which translator device would u use do u could also easdrop on conversations taken place in front of u
Which city is this video filmed? Nice view!
Cebu at Calyx Residences
Your Canadian friend should consider his own channel. He is a natural. Help him start. Everyone will subscribe.
It's on the way... about nomadism, music & people
I met Chad partially to have some cues about youtubing
@@stephanerancourt7188 On va s'abonner.... hé hé.
@@stephanerancourt7188 Do it!
Check out those earbuds translators. It could be great in Vietnam
I would love the charming, insightful Stephane just a teeny bit more if he wouldn’t interrupt when you are speaking! I particularly noted that the huge age gap couples seem to be more about very elderly men actively seeking a caregiver, which makes sense.
Yes, a White man CAN HAVE a huge selection of interested woman in the Philippines...but there are higher-value women on earth we can have, too, with much less headaches and better ROI (Return On Investment). Price vs Value. Go with quality. Life is short. YOLO.
Rice is sugar=body fat
So much misinformation about Vietnam. I know men who have lived in Vietnam 30 plus years. I see large age gaps all the time. I have dated women in Vietnam like in Philippines. I’ve dated exclusively Asian women for decades so I understand how to emotionally connect with Vietnamese women. I exclusively date women in 20’s and I never use dating apps. I find Vietnamese women more responsible, accountable and very generous in many ways. To me there isn’t the chaos that exists in Phillipines. I like it’s more organized. I feel the most peaceful in Vietnam. Watch Dan of Vagabond Awake’s interviews of men who have lived in Vietnam for years and have large age gap relationships. I prefer Vietnam because I have the same saying opportunities of the Philippines but a much better and higher quality way of life. Beach cities are my home base with great airports to travel anywhere I want. Food is healthier and the culture is health based. Don’t make assumptions and test reality.
I believe you completely I often seen large age gap couples in Vietnam, and the women are more accessible and welcoming . Language is a problem in some places, but I was always able to find someone who spoke English, especially in any of the larger towns or cities . I found that many of the store workers could speak English can speak. English better than supposedly English speaking people in the Philippines.
I believe I can speak from experience since I'm married to a Vietnamese girl that is almost 30 years younger than me.
Well said!
There will be some young girl willing go out with old grandpa , but to be fair those girl are like damage good that can't marriage local ( aka sex worker , no good family girl are allowed to marry an old guy or even date an old guy ) . Viet now day are open mind vs before , but there still thing we don't accept aka girl that are sex worker ( she will never able to marriage decent local men , only choice for them will be poor men or a guy with criminal back ground or foreigner )
I thought you were talking about Stéphane, the husband of Morena Kaye !
They moved also from the Phils to Vietnam, but now they are visiting Thailand.
Vietnam is nice for a visit but living there? No way for various reasons. First of all the language barrier. Almost no one speaks English and Vietnamese is even harder to learn than Thai. It's a real nightmare. Second is the visa situation. Border runs every 3 months is no way to really "live" somewhere permanently especially because you can't apply for a new evisa from within the country and it can take 1-2 weeks until its approved. So you are basically forced to travel outside the country for 2 weeks regularly. Banking is absolutely terrible. Low ATM limits. Hard to get bank account without work permit. Can't transfer money out of the country via official channels. Then you have the Vietnamese culture which is quite cold and not even close to being as welcoming as other countries in ASEAN.
Interesting about the food. I notice that I see a lot of things fried in the PH, does Vietnam lean more towards boiling foods or using less fatty oils?
The women in Vietnam are far more attractive, but more difficult to crack.
Language barrier is HUGE!
ONLY TO AMERICANS!
@@ForAndroid101really ? Please list the countries where Vietnamese is a second language?? Waiting….
Seems like such a good guy 🫡 I too am in love with most of SE Asia 🇹🇭 🇵🇭 🇱🇦 I hurts me to go more than 2 years without visiting.
vietnamese, like the thai actually have a figure. unlike the the women in the phils who have the figure of a teen boy.
20:30 If you try to take a Filipina to another SEAsian country like VT it won't last. sure for awhile but later on she is gonna hate it and super miss her family and cultural connections. My Filipina especially hated constantly having locals jabber at her in the local language, not realizing she's a tourist.
I don't think I will live in vietnam, but I will go there very often. I'm based in Bali, by the way... but barely there. Chad asked what would I choose if I had to: a filipina in vietnam, but that's more to give a hint about the preferences I have ...not necessarily what I would or will do
I'm not looking to settle down yet. But to travel and I wish my actual filipina gf will jump in my backpack to Vietnam...or Japan India Grèce Canada Thailand ...
Yes, its your decision where you want to live, dont stress yourself life to short enjoy😅
There is one issue that overrides everything else combined. English speaking, normal in Phil. rare in Vietnam
I’m a newly widowed female 70 yr female who would love to have friends but not interested in romance. How should I go about finding travel companions?
My Vietnamese friends here in the states have offered to set me up with a girls in Vietnam and she has always been in her thirties or forties. When I suggested that I wanted a younger partner they looked at me like I had lost my mind and couldn't comprehend why I felt that way. It's not in their mind that I should want a college age woman.
They want you to sop up the leftovers (uglies and crazies). Tell them you want under 25. Non negotiable. Lol
@@GUITARTIME2024 If they are not ok with it, there are other countries to go to.
Well you're older why how would you connect with a college age one? Most have hot young guys to feast on
You can find 20 yrs old vietnamese by going thru marriage agencies. These women mostly poor and from rural areas.
@@tomtran1 surprised these agencies still exist.
Do a video on Singapore to interview expats dating local girls instead of Vietnam and Philippines
Thanks great video,looking for to a nice Filipina to take there or even Thailand great food etc etc.
Was that interview at a condo near Ayala Cebu? I think I stayed there.
Calyx :)
@@ChadFosterExplores Yep I stayed at 3 different places in that same building. It was ok, and a good price and location.
Definitely not going to Vietnam then lol ! Thanks
Vietnam is gorgeous, cheaper, with higher bang for your buck, BUT B.Y.O.G! Bring your own girl. You ain't gonna meet a poor province hotty half your age. In 2019 I rode all over VT for 3 months and 4000 miles, from Hanoi, to Cat Ba, to Dong Van & Sapa, to quaint Phong Na, to Na Trang, to Phu Quoc, lots of the awesome paved Ho Chi Minh Trail road in the mountains, ending in Vung Tao. Its super cheap, the local food is boring but edible, but the chicks are NOT interested in us. Keep in mind north of the DMZ has an actual winter. (Theres a company who will sell & buy back, or rent, you a good bike cheap, in Hanoi and Saigon.)
And by “us” you mean retirement age, 70 lbs overweight, and unattractive?
Exactly right. Stick to Philippines if you want any real attention from young girls. Thailand you'll get attention but mostly it's aove scam to get all your money. If you're a top guy in the West you could get a top girl in Vietnam only because of common mindset.
thanks for sharing that Tom... good to know
Why old guys want to meet girls half their age is beyond me. Nothing in common, appearance wise or intellectual wise. Better off being single forever.
@@tomsewell2462 maybe they just weren't in it rested in you. I think your view is very flawed. Actually I know it is.🙄🤔
Lived there for 4 years , there is a surplus of 30yo college educated women there. They do a career and neglect dating. When they hit 30 no men want them. They even have a word for it. Their office coworker men want a 21yo to make babies. So, i estimate 300k surplus women in just the hcmc area. They can be very clingy just like ph gals . I wish they had a better visa, when i was in country there was a 1yr business visa. One of the qualifications was "considering doing business in vn" very easy to get. I think the viet gals are rhe prettiest of all se asia.
Philippines has been heavily influenced by the West (Americans) whereas Vietnam is a Socialist/Communist country and even Malaysia is a strict Muslim country - a lot of social mores by Filipinas are affected by these political history. My thought anyway, am sure someone else has a differing opinion.
If I was to "try again" to retire in Asia I'd check out Langkawi, Malaysia. I've heard good things, but again its surely a BYOG place.
is that the pool at Calyx residences?
Sure is! The best pool
Many foreign industries/fsctories that established originally in the Philippines have moved to Vietnam, and one reason is the amount of corruption in the Philippines' government at all levels.
@@redangrybird7564 a taxi driver was just trying to explain to me about the corruption here in the government. I don't know much about it I guess it's a known thing amongst the citizens here
@@ChadFosterExplores the corruption at all levels of government is rampant and unfortunately this attitude permeates to the people. Almost every adult or children is somehow trying to take advantage of foreigners and visitors. I witnessed a lot of this when I was there, taxi drivers trying to take advantage, the "Kano tax", children in the streets and many other ways to extort money at all levels of society. I hardly see things improving, the people elected as president the son of the most corrupt politician and former president Ferdinand Marcos. They didn't learn anything from history or experience.
In Vietnam and China there is death penality for corruption, in the Philippines if you are a top crook you can be a politician.
@@ChadFosterExplores there is d3ath p.e.n.a.l.t.y in Vietnam and China for corruption, but the people in the Philippines elected as president the son of the most corrupt dictator and former president Ferdinand Marcos. I don't see a solution for this type of mentality for at least the next 3 generations.
I visited the Philippines during the bullet planting scandal at Ninoy Aquino airport. Please do a quick search to find out what was about.
Thanks for making videos, I enjoy watching them.
@@ChadFosterExplores CZcams keeps deleting my comments on the matter of corruption in the Philippines.
@@redangrybird7564one of the reàsons why there are maný squaters in Philippine cities is the insurgents drove away people from their lands to illegally settle government and private city land properties. Ninoy Aquino was one of the founders of New People's Army as per his comrades.
There is a famous traveling young couple who explored Vietnam and they loved it. But when they used Grab they got scammed for over $800.
Link to that channel please 🙏
Oh yes, they are on the Badoo dating app
After marriage in America with 2 us passports we will go visit T n V n P whooppeeee!!!!😊
lemme guess, stephane is french .....
lol 🤣
When most Filipinos go abroad, their primary concern is to find work and earn money to send back home. In contrast, foreigners living abroad often prioritize finding a good wife and ensuring a comfortable and convenient lifestyle, avoiding inconveniences and displaying impatience.
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5 seconds into the interview we learned all we need to know. Age Gap is what makes the Philippines so attractive to most “single” retirees 😊
Ive never been there. I believe you will find a good woman there. Good is Good . I was going to move there 3 mo qt à time . Da nang b la trang in the south . Till my heart gave up . Now im stuck in America. Enjoy for me
It's your choice. The Philippines is not into sex tourism. The country is also not into mass tourism.
If you don't like the Philippines, do we care?