Moving To The Philippines Was a Great Decision. Every Man Has a Story

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  • @user-qb7ms6vs7s
    @user-qb7ms6vs7s Před rokem +7

    This man is my hero

  • @seiya.lifestyle
    @seiya.lifestyle Před 2 lety +15

    I lived in the Philippines for 5 years. I have great memories in there. Now I live in Japan and one day I would go back there:)

  • @WanderingWolf365
    @WanderingWolf365 Před 2 lety +32

    Thanks for interviewing Tim Cook, CEO of Apple about his thoughts on the Philippines. - WW

  • @voicevoice2053
    @voicevoice2053 Před 2 lety +6

    Very good interview and man..he has lived a life. Retirement can be an empty depressing period without any real enjoyment..he inspires...

  • @4040smokey
    @4040smokey Před 2 lety +83

    Absolutely fascinating! Steven looks so full of life and vigor. Living an adventure. I suspect that divorce was a rocky one. Having the courage to pursue a new life in a different country. Just wonderful.

  • @mariacuachon3906
    @mariacuachon3906 Před 2 lety +3

    Happy for you, enjoy the "new" you in the Philippines.🤗

  • @felopzddefpotec1600
    @felopzddefpotec1600 Před 2 lety +10

    Another very interesting story of Steve. It’s a story of a man who lived in a modern world and 150 years later, chose to live where he found the real happiness. I love the story, even if it is short.

  • @familyoffive5212
    @familyoffive5212 Před 2 lety +63

    This is a very informative channel. Real experiences and life story of retirees. It helps me realize how beautiful the Philippines is ,its not perfect but retiring in this country is something that I really need to consider. I am only 47 but can get along with this talk as I love to listen the topics here.

    • @everymanhasastory
      @everymanhasastory  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment 😀

    • @renesioanno-que658
      @renesioanno-que658 Před 2 lety +3

      I like listening to the experiences of people for learning puroses .Am impressed that there are foreigners who like to spend their life here in the Philippines !

    • @amadoparragua6989
      @amadoparragua6989 Před 2 lety +1

      I doubt it if there aren't good Filipinas.

  • @anythinggoose8336
    @anythinggoose8336 Před 2 lety +19

    Wow, what an interesting story of Steve and his friend who were looking for a girl who has children. How I wish to meet that kind of man.😊❤️🇯🇵

  • @steveseclecticadventures1894

    @Every Man Has A Story, thank you Mark for a great interview. It was great to meet you in person. I hope to see you again sometime.

  • @gerricabanayan1194
    @gerricabanayan1194 Před 2 lety +19

    He looks really very happy living in the Philippines. Good for you finding a good wife.

  • @Cons2911
    @Cons2911 Před 2 lety +15

    Always interesting when you see people living in cars/trucks. It's an interesting life, a daily adventure

    • @robertmitchell6080
      @robertmitchell6080 Před 2 lety +2

      I wouldnt say living in a car would be an adventure, but fine if u have an SUV or Truck which allows u to spread out.
      I lived in a Jeep Cherokee and storage units in Arkansas and Central Missouri for 3 yrs off and on and found living without power and running water wasnt a problem i couldnt overcome.
      Im planning to move to Leyte in 2023 for good on a very limited income, buy a duel purpose M/C and live a simple life with a lady who supports herself.
      Im just going to give her 1000P a day for rent and expenses while buying most of my own food.

    • @Cons2911
      @Cons2911 Před 2 lety +2

      @@robertmitchell6080 that's the thing, there's probably a handful of people doing 'van life' for the lack of a better word here in the Philippines. In the US, I think it's a good way, I mean you can move around and visit lots of places and even avoid nasty winters. I don't it's very interesting to me, even the ones living off grid

  • @melvindevilleres6332
    @melvindevilleres6332 Před 2 lety +6

    ...just don't get sick and hospitalized...

  • @fkoff7649
    @fkoff7649 Před 2 lety +80

    I can see Paul and Gio in the background grabbing food, an interview Paul had with Gio I saw earlier. Anyway, great interview as usual. I'm a local and one of the things I love watching on youtube are foreigners living or coming to the Philippines. Whether Americans, British, Japanese, Korean, Nigerian vloggers, etc I love watching all of them, of course this channel Every Man has a story, too. Keep up the great work and enjoy.

    • @fkoff7649
      @fkoff7649 Před 2 lety +4

      @I Love Filipinas LOL. haha..

    • @piacash5216
      @piacash5216 Před 2 lety +3

      Aha… so you support all the Foreigners who are Retiring in the Philippines ha 🤣😂😆 I’m not mad at you Coz I do too…every Foreign Vloggers I watch Them got nothing to do Here in the US Boring 🤣😂 when we retire we’re going that way too we just gonna let our House rented it… Nice interviews as usual Mark👍👍👍👋✌️🙌

    • @videos-jq7je
      @videos-jq7je Před 2 lety +4

      @I Love Filipinas Mr. FK Off is welcoming every foreighner, the irony.

    • @neliafernandez1337
      @neliafernandez1337 Před 2 lety +2

      Is FK your name initials or just your fav expression..lol

    • @fkoff7649
      @fkoff7649 Před 2 lety

      @@videos-jq7je WHAT'S THE IRONY ABOUT THAT?? ARE Y0U DMB?

  • @clydethompson9201
    @clydethompson9201 Před 2 lety +5

    Another good interview, your guest spoke with wisdom and every expat should heed his words. you have have to consider the Filipina lifestyle and ask yourself if you can handle it. he's true the lifestyle is about 150 years backward.

  • @samuelmartin707
    @samuelmartin707 Před 2 lety +7

    That was a great interview Mark!!!!

  • @scottk568
    @scottk568 Před 2 lety +3

    Hello from a fellow Chico St. Grad, also Business Administration grad and stockbroker for 10 years! CSU 90 to 93^^

    • @scottk568
      @scottk568 Před 2 lety

      For me, three years at Chico State and I’m not sure if I can remember a thing. Lol!

    • @oscarpastores8137
      @oscarpastores8137 Před 2 lety +1

      If I remember correctly, isn’t Chico State the number party school in the 70’s?

    • @steveseclecticadventures1894
      @steveseclecticadventures1894 Před rokem +1

      @Scott K. I've been back to Chico from time to time. The most recent was probably 2015 or 16.

  • @louricejusay0923
    @louricejusay0923 Před 2 lety +3

    hello sir🤗showing some support here all the way from Philippines...

  • @DigitalSwagg
    @DigitalSwagg Před 2 lety +15

    I'll be visiting the Philippines for the first time in Dec. I can't wait to experience everything it has to offer. Great interview

  • @marsophir3802
    @marsophir3802 Před 2 lety +26

    Wonderful interview,it's nice to hear the foreigner thinking like this appreciated, nice to hear that he find a good Filipina wife

  • @luckyb4541
    @luckyb4541 Před 2 lety +4

    been here 5 yrs now Bacolod at first then Cebu now Dumaguete. The boardwalk is nice, hang out at North Point all the time. Sideways Cafe is always on the list.
    I lived in Mexico 23 yrs before here, so Im accustomed to a low speed life. Cheers.

  • @jasonmarcfromi1742
    @jasonmarcfromi1742 Před 2 lety +5

    Love your interviews thank you so much !!! Great

  • @reelman4299
    @reelman4299 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for a good interview. Keep them coming.

  • @stevemorris3544
    @stevemorris3544 Před 2 lety +10

    Wow, good for him, having two kids at 64+, I image he has made plans for the future for them. Good attitude, Van life and motorcycles I can relate. Build a House, Babies, like you said Mark he is all in. Not me, not interested in babies at my age. Smiles

  • @jimprendergast1827
    @jimprendergast1827 Před 2 lety +4

    another great interview from such an upbeat man .

  • @dreamsideout7831
    @dreamsideout7831 Před 2 lety +27

    Awsome. Very inspiring. Im also living in a truck and looking toward the Philipines as my next adventure.

  • @annfreedle3856
    @annfreedle3856 Před rokem +3

    This one calls for part 2 :)

  • @travelingtheworldonfingers9156

    For most Filipinos his twang would be most pleasing to them- very clear enunciation, me too, I so liked it.
    Mark tend to mumble oftentimes.Lol

  • @mariaelenalevigion2681
    @mariaelenalevigion2681 Před 2 lety +4

    Very interesting, Retired foreigners living in the Phillipines. What about Germans living & married to filipinas..
    Want to hear more...
    Good infos & Interview

  • @rayn3038
    @rayn3038 Před 2 lety +4

    IT IS SAD how the West has Declined… so many restless … less than Happy … Westerners looking to Escape to Asia…reminds me of me Dreams of the South Pacific… i was not disappointed… and got to Tahiti and the Cook Islands…by Boat..today… it is the Philippine Islands
    and the Dreamers are in the Millions

  • @trajanflavius5608
    @trajanflavius5608 Před 2 lety +17

    I’m 41 living in California, you’re an inspiration to me, I see myself like you in the future 14 years from now. I’ve never been married , no kids, I will wait to have your life style in the Philippines, may you continue to have a wonderful and happy life sir.

    • @rhea1862
      @rhea1862 Před 2 lety +2

      Retire in the Philippines and your life will absolutely change. Good luck sir.

    • @thataernesto8521
      @thataernesto8521 Před 2 lety +1

      wish you luck sir for your dream,pilipino warm to welcome all the foreigner from different country...

    • @etttoo3698
      @etttoo3698 Před 2 lety +4

      Don't meet Filipino women online, come to the Philippines and there are thousands to choose from in real time.

    • @phil-be-health
      @phil-be-health Před 2 lety +1

      @@etttoo3698 no one meets in person anymore. We younger generation meets online

  • @kevinandgemma7740
    @kevinandgemma7740 Před 2 lety +4

    Another nice interview Mark really interesting man..👍👍

  • @minicraftylady
    @minicraftylady Před 2 lety +1

    Very informative channel... thanks for sharing..

  • @jeffsea6490
    @jeffsea6490 Před 2 lety +1

    Great interview Paul 🍀👍🇺🇲

  • @ellacabrera1385
    @ellacabrera1385 Před 2 lety +1

    Really interesting topic. thanks for sharing it.

  • @novak4594
    @novak4594 Před 2 lety +1

    Great interview Mark.

  • @vangvangsumosobrakana4988

    Great Interview!!!!!

  • @xyzaex
    @xyzaex Před 2 lety +1

    Love this interview!

  • @oneordinarycitizen
    @oneordinarycitizen Před 2 lety +2

    I've done the van thing and I loved it. I had a storage unit with my stuff in it and I slept in the Walmart parking lot. I went to Plane Fitness just as he did. I can renew my Florida license online. This guy is just a little older than me and my oldest kid is 37.

  • @Ty-dt8xv
    @Ty-dt8xv Před 2 lety +1

    Great interview 👍👍👍

  • @yerinniejung3015
    @yerinniejung3015 Před 2 lety +1

    Great interview .good job .

  • @jtorres514
    @jtorres514 Před 2 lety +3

    Another fantastic video. I can’t wait until I sail on your ship and watch you possibly interview your passengers. Best of luck Mark

  • @fredanacional1046
    @fredanacional1046 Před 2 lety +1

    New subscriber here from Calamba Laguna

  • @williamknopic7915
    @williamknopic7915 Před 2 lety +1

    Yes, honesty is best policy. Happiness.

  • @ramongalvez6193
    @ramongalvez6193 Před 2 lety +2

    Excellent interview. 😜✌️👍👏👍

  • @marcrichard7251
    @marcrichard7251 Před 2 lety

    Very good interview Mark….

  • @scottandtheworldasiseeit
    @scottandtheworldasiseeit Před 2 lety +1

    This was a great interview.

  • @POTUS-ob5yb
    @POTUS-ob5yb Před 2 lety +9

    Most people now in California and other states in the US are living paycheck to paycheck, homeless living in their cars because of high rent and inflation.

    • @everymanhasastory
      @everymanhasastory  Před 2 lety +4

      That's what I keep hearing. I'm lucky I made the leap when I did.

    • @willylo4090
      @willylo4090 Před 2 lety +2

      Here ..the safety net is a good family/strongly grounded morals and Bigger is much better ..so make the most and choose wisely. a small parcel of land can gain the family a fruitful harvest that will last till the next harvest season ...

  • @bryantlane8646
    @bryantlane8646 Před 2 lety +1

    Amen hallelujah AMEN

  • @TesHome
    @TesHome Před 2 lety +1

    Very inspiring .

  • @allanbyron5996
    @allanbyron5996 Před 2 lety +1

    Very informative

  • @bigcaptainschannel
    @bigcaptainschannel Před 2 lety +1

    Very interesting interview.

  • @scottie934
    @scottie934 Před 2 lety +3

    Enjoyed the cameo appearances in the background:) Nice interview.

  • @gregdixon5848
    @gregdixon5848 Před 2 lety +6

    What a contrast in the two Steves. This one is full steam ahead no consideration of the past and his present challenges. It sure makes for a full life. The last Steve is more considering of his future based on his past. Neither is right or wrong just very different personalities.

    • @Falconlibrary
      @Falconlibrary Před 2 lety +2

      American personality type vs British personality type

  • @garp-cm7te
    @garp-cm7te Před 2 lety +2

    Extra definitely found your channel, glad I did, my kind of California burned down a few years back and I'm thinking about doing something new

  • @bobbywalters9768
    @bobbywalters9768 Před 2 lety +1

    He is doing what I want to do. I'll make it.

  • @willylo4090
    @willylo4090 Před 2 lety +9

    Yes ..it’s actually good to really find a GOOD Filipina... I just did 13-14 years ago. And yes ..it’s true that we need to see the family first and weigh things really well before getting and or signing such marriage docs, ehehehe if you can handle well while with the whole family, then it’s a GO. I still in such a happy life with this FILIPINA. YEARS to go.

  • @edbrackeen5979
    @edbrackeen5979 Před 2 lety +2

    We go to Daet 2 times every week.
    Let's meet up for lunch one day soon.

  • @faithtrust1339
    @faithtrust1339 Před 2 lety

    Goodday Sir ...I was hovering on the tube I found your interesting video..I decided to listen to your conversations as I was listening to your story ..it definitely very interesting indeed ..thank you for sharing your interesting story..Looking forward to your next Video..keep safe and good luck 🍀🍀🍀 & bless always 🙏 Amen...
    Kind regards Faith
    Wollongong NSW Australia..🙋❣ 🍻🍻

  • @scottsachs2547
    @scottsachs2547 Před 2 lety +9

    Great interview Mark! Maybe he can renew his drivers license online. I did this 2 months ago with no problem.

    • @everymanhasastory
      @everymanhasastory  Před 2 lety +5

      You can as long as you have same address

    • @scottsachs2547
      @scottsachs2547 Před 2 lety +3

      @@everymanhasastory Yes, you're right. I've been using my brothers house address for 12 years now.

  • @FrankSouza-ss7cz
    @FrankSouza-ss7cz Před rokem +2

    I have a Honda VTX 1300, the best bike I have owned, do my own oil changes and tires.

  • @jamesbowie6925
    @jamesbowie6925 Před 2 lety +2

    Good happy vibes 😊

  • @coratheexplorer1824
    @coratheexplorer1824 Před 2 lety +2

    My british husband want to live in the Philippines we have a house there will be there soon once i sorted our business in Uk

  • @jayvirtusio1081
    @jayvirtusio1081 Před 2 lety +3

    Love your channel no sugar coating for real.yup for passport us and phils are good for 10 yrs now,just have done mine! like he said love america and all the family there ,but as of now i'm not thinking to live there again...same as me!!!

  • @analoulabrador5988
    @analoulabrador5988 Před 2 lety +1

    Our passport here in Ph is for 10 years now. It just recently implemented.

  • @Indigloblackdog
    @Indigloblackdog Před 2 lety +3

    Hysterical watching Paul primp in the mirror!

    • @ChuckFasst
      @ChuckFasst Před 2 měsíci

      I almost thought I saw Paul and Gio take a seat in that back booth. 😊

  • @fuzznakano
    @fuzznakano Před 2 lety

    good interview.

  • @jeffreymore6799
    @jeffreymore6799 Před 2 lety +7

    Steve had a fantastic story 26 yrs of marriage to an American girl goes sour and he finds a Filipina girlfriend and then wife that’s nice. After 31 years of marriage and my wife left me I’m hoping for the same for me.

    • @commonsense4889
      @commonsense4889 Před 2 lety +1

      sorry to hear it. This guy seems cool. I am not sure I agree with bringing children into the world at that age, though

    • @gregorybrown6739
      @gregorybrown6739 Před 2 lety +8

      @@commonsense4889 I recently married my Filipina wife and plan on having kids. I have been with her for awhile and during that time I realized that the best gift I could give my wife was a child. Family is so important in their culture. I am in a first name basis with dirt, so I don't expect to see grandchildren. But I am setting up my wife, so she never has to struggle financially to survive when I am gone. That includes stocks, real estate, social security benefits for the kids, and a Cash emergency fund.

  • @Mardocavil57
    @Mardocavil57 Před 2 lety +1

    Simplicity 🙏👍

  • @TropicalOceanCleanup
    @TropicalOceanCleanup Před 2 lety

    Retired here in 2006, oh the story's I could tell. But enjoy watching those here only a few years.

  • @john99776
    @john99776 Před 2 lety +14

    Another great interview, Mark. I like seeing good guys my age get what they want and enjoy their lives. It's just my tough luck that I'm such an odd duck and don't want to live with anyone. But I completely approve of the guys who are making their lives, and the lives of their wives and kids, better this way. Positive in every way.

  • @wondermomelvie2016
    @wondermomelvie2016 Před 2 lety +1

    Good job stay safe and injoy

  • @jaffoyjaffoy7038
    @jaffoyjaffoy7038 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice interview love it story

  • @reddmod4059
    @reddmod4059 Před 2 lety

    Been here since 2015. Love it.

  • @safffff1000
    @safffff1000 Před 2 lety +3

    PH only works if you like Florida summer weather 365 days year, and you like to hear the most voiced phrase in every store is, sorry out of stock
    Rules for scooters and motorcycles
    Always allow enough distance to stop quickly and always be able to stop in the distance you can see. Like going over a hill or a curve, always expect a broken down vehicle you have to stop for, a child or a dog. Some people drive without their lights on at night also.
    Most important use a car or truck to run a cover for you, follow them at a safe distance, if anything is in the road they will hit it not you.
    100% attention at all times. I enjoyed my scooter and getting around cars squeezing between at lights. Drove from Cebu to Baguio using ferries.
    Check out the 24hr $125 stateroom on the ToGo ferrie from Manila back to Cebu for your bike

    • @Waray25
      @Waray25 Před 2 lety +2

      MORE FUN IN PHILIPPINES DO WHAT THE LOCALS DO.

  • @marcrichard7251
    @marcrichard7251 Před 2 lety +4

    He looks a little like Alan Alda who played Hawkeye on MASH….

  • @renatoangat3742
    @renatoangat3742 Před 2 lety +1

    I think married certificate from PSA (Phil. Statistics Authority) plus birth cert., and NBI Clearance is enough to change wife maiden name to that of her husband to get a passport. Valid (not expired) Govt. issued ID is also needed.

  • @MARTINELSA1
    @MARTINELSA1 Před 2 lety

    Fun informative

  • @giodelonso6030
    @giodelonso6030 Před 2 lety +1

    What a nice chap!

  • @Kimonha
    @Kimonha Před 2 lety +4

    He’s my hero! Totally went for it.

  • @melodieang54
    @melodieang54 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi.. 1st time to watch your vlog... Now i'm your new subscriber!!

  • @josebotello928
    @josebotello928 Před rokem

    So cool

  • @AmericaManFilipinoWife
    @AmericaManFilipinoWife Před 2 lety +8

    Great interview yes filipino women do truly love and take care of their men even though they are much younger, I as well met my girlfriend on filipino cupid. One thing I learned though is be careful of the women that contact you right away after you join they tend to be the women that aren't sincere so beware, do your own search and I have found women from the Province's are the most caring and true to heart. I'm all in here in the Philippines it's absolutely amazing here for retiring!!

  • @enricoguess6457
    @enricoguess6457 Před 2 lety +1

    Lots of foreigners moving now to the Philippines and they settle for good.

  • @geraldinewozniak127
    @geraldinewozniak127 Před 2 lety +2

    You just need to find a *nice Filipina* to live happily and contented in the PH.
    Like you sir, I met my husband in FilipinaCupid 8yrs ago.

  • @brokenheartid6721
    @brokenheartid6721 Před 2 lety +1

    Hello sir how are you whaching Philippines Davao City

  • @winduncan9818
    @winduncan9818 Před 2 lety +1

    CHICO!!! WOOT WOOT

  • @CAT8GLOBAL_QU4Dmedia
    @CAT8GLOBAL_QU4Dmedia Před 6 měsíci +1

    Heres a trivia for everyone.
    How long will it take to complete a tour of the Philippines by visiting one (1) island a day?
    Not long. A little over twenty years😊😊

  • @jkbc
    @jkbc Před 2 lety +4

    You know I am sure every woman has a story too, are there women from foreign countries who moved to Philippines?

  • @shyrox14
    @shyrox14 Před 2 lety +1

    nice

  • @curtneilson5502
    @curtneilson5502 Před 2 lety

    dude's got a great voice-over voice for documentaries! the wifi issue is what scares me as i teach online. is a generator enough to escape the brownouts?

  • @ron2823
    @ron2823 Před 2 lety

    At 7:00 Paul + Gio saunter across the background. Small world.

  • @addylunadellafave4861
    @addylunadellafave4861 Před 2 lety

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @akolangito6945
    @akolangito6945 Před 2 lety +1

    Its good that you have a nice experience here i know you know some stories about what happen to other foreigners here sad to say

  • @Cons2911
    @Cons2911 Před 2 lety +2

    Dang 36hr ride. I can't even drive 8hrs without being sleepy

  • @Cons2911
    @Cons2911 Před 2 lety +1

    400cc is plenty as we don't have much expressway

  • @edbrackeen5979
    @edbrackeen5979 Před 2 lety +2

    My son's name is Travis.

  • @dannynicart2389
    @dannynicart2389 Před 2 lety

    👍

  • @SammifromMiami
    @SammifromMiami Před 2 lety +1

    Pennsylvania boy!

  • @23zchris
    @23zchris Před 2 lety +2

    Bicol area is prone to typhoons compared to places in PH.

    • @MakaiIELTS
      @MakaiIELTS Před 2 lety

      Eastern part of the Philippines is typhonmon prone. If you wanna be safe, better to live in the western part and northern part of Luzon.