DID I MAKE A BIG MISTAKE - ONE MONTH REVIEW OF LIVING THE PROVINCE JUNGLE LIFE
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- DID I MAKE A BIG MISTAKE - ONE MONTH REVIEW OF LIVING THE PROVINCE JUNGLE LIFE #travel #lifestyle #philippines
HAPPY INDEPENDANCE DAY AMERICA
July 4th 2024
It has officially been one month since my family moved to live on Siargao Island here in the Philippines. Today I answer some of the questions that people have been asking me about life on a Island.
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About me : Retired American Expat Brian & Filipina wife Luisa, living in the Angeles City / Clark Pampanga Philippines.
Great video, my wife and I kind of did the same thing two years ago we built a house 80 km south of Manila. For a while, we were happy but now we just miss everything that we had at such a convenience in the city. This will be our last holidays here and then we are going to move back to Manila, we just put our house on the market. I think whatever makes you and your wife happy is the most important family as always first.
I do love Philly, but I'm starting to fear the video that starts with, "I watched a snail crawl along the edge of a straight razor..." 😂 Love to you and your family, Brian!
I've been watching your channel for at least seven years. I don't remember ever commenting but you look healthier in this video than I can remember seeing you. Clearly your move agrees with your body. Continue the Journey.
Haven't watched your videos in about 4 months but I can say you certainly look healthier and sound happy. Good luck and God bless brother.
You look so much better. What ever your doing is working for you.
Philly, you Sir are #1. I know a class act when I see it. You are admired wherever you go. Filipinos like you😊. Happy 4th ❤🎉😊
I think you made the right choice. I live rural on mountain east of CDO. Only issue is local pharmacy not stocking my bp meds and insulin so I drive to
BALINGASAG once a month. Good clinics near as well as a private small hospital. We added on to existing house. I put in running water. Done pretty much as you did. Wouldn't change a thing. 😊
I too have Starlink and stream philly on my 55 in Samsung. Starlink is the answer to province life.
You have the right personality and perspective on life to succeed there. Not to mention a pretty great wife. I'm not as remote as you, but my little slice of heaven suits me fine. Last census our village has 500 houses and 1400 residents, and I get along just fine. It's all in the attitude, you either fit in or you get out.
Happily my reputation in the village is the guy who's always smiling and kind to the neighbors. I'm happier and healthier here than I've been in years, and slowly getting my weight down. Bless you and your family, please put Lots channel in the description so I can follow her as well.
We are both 57. That's kind of cool. You are looking younger by the day. Congrats on your new life!
Family all living in your home . You have family taking care of you if you get sick . A good life.
I'm not a people person....I couldn't bear having that many people in and just outside the house.
No peace & quiet
I think Ace Bachelor Cool said it right. "Philly will be back in Angeles City."
Angeles is a toilet.
Didn’t anyone ever told you that When you marry a Filipina, you marry the whole family?
Brian, Congratulations on your new, exciting jungle journey and thank you for taking us all along with you. Go back and look at your videos in months past. You are looking well and 5-10 years younger now. Province life is agreeing with you, however counterintuitive that may be to a lot of people. No regrets. And, yes, rain IS beautiful! All happiness to you, Lot & family. Godspeed.
Really nice, Brian. You look healthier and happier.
I rarely comment but,I've been watching for about 3.5-4 years. I always enjoyed your vlogs from Angeles City. This a new chapter in your life,I've really liked watching the new material. You've got an awesome channel and enjoy the simple life,brother!
The negative comments, are just smothered by the positive vibes your putting out there Brian great video thanks for your new visions ❤😂
It's fun to see you doing stuff and then watch your wifes video filling in even more details.. complementing each other's videos. Even though she may struggle explaining something in English, we know exactly what she means because we saw you before it after explaining it again.. Very cool to see her same day and take on the same things . 😂
Better you than me 😂. If there ain't no SM or Marquee Mall close by, forget it. I didn't spend years slaving away in a hospital and the army reserves/state guard to sleep in a jungle in my old(er) age. Fuck that. I remember one time training in the army, me and a bunch of other soldiers would talk about missing our own beds, taking showers on our time, sitting on a porcelain toilet and not a porta potty with Chuck Norris jokes written on them, no mud or sand in our boots, and waking up on our time. Yeah, I'll take concrete jungle life anyday. Try working in a rainy muddy combat support hospital mopping off mud all day and I'm a medic/nurse. Shine that. Jungle life is for other people. I'm sure other military vets are putting me down, but hey... I'm a city boy by heart.
I didn't mention the critters too trying to eat you alive while you slept in your cot!!
Happy for you there. My gf wants to stay in cities for markets and medical. I'm coming back this August to start work again on our house.
Hi Brian, my wife and I are one of those who never commented but we decided to now. We’ve been following you about three years now and we’re happy that your new journey is making you appreciate life more!! We look forward to seeing all the new places you’ll be touring and around your place.
Awesome! Thank you!
Brian you look more relaxed and you can see it in your face. If that is the results of your move then you have got it going on.
Having a big family around is a good thing. Especially when you’re older. There’s always someone there to help. Enjoy the adventure.
You're living in one of the most beautiful tourist islands in the world, in your own home, and with your big happy family. You're not there like a tourist on an extended vacation but since you are retired and don't have to go to work or be somewhere everyday, then you'll truly enjoy and make the most of your permanent vacation this time because you're on a new and different location that's has a different community, topography, and vibe, and it's a vacation island.
I can see real excitement on your face besides the more joyful mood, and I'm honestly just so happy for you. IMHO, you really are living the dream retirement.
You look better and relaxed. There is family that you know will have your back. Life is good Philly. Mrs. Philly looks happy as well. Enjoy province life with your tribe.
Great to hear you're doing well Brian. Interesting to hear what you say about the water and electric. Our house in Dagupan was built really quickly and is now nearly finished, but it's taking a long time to get the water and electric connected. I guess then it's the same wherever you are in the Phils.
Coming from a Pre-Diabetic, and I did not get this info from any doctor, they don't want you getting better. That would kill their guaranteed revisiting paying customer, but I digress. Anyway, start a spreadsheet, either on paper or on your computer, and track your glucose readings over the next three weeks. With your readings though, you're doing it wrong. Here's what you do. Before eating, do blood test #1, then eat. 30 minutes after finish eating, do blood test #2, then wait another 30 minutes, and then blood test #3, and again 30 minutes before blood test #4. Now you can watch the rise and fall of your glucose readings and from your notes of what was eaten, you see what raises your numbers faster or what raises them slower, or what doesn't move them at all. Just doing one blood test an hour or two after eating tells you nothing. I did this some years back and got a good baseline of what I react to and how long after eating it affects me. Oh, and Province Life is the best life!!! We're just north of you in Southern Leyte.
We are heading down to Southern Leyte next week. My wife was born and raised in a remote barangay there. Aussie expat retired in Cavite.
That is my main concern about moving to the Philippines. Between my genetics and American lifestyle, I developed Type 2 a long time ago. On one hand, the walking and getting out of my stressful work will really help. On the other, Filipino food.
My internet searches tell me that insulin is available, and costs about 20% of what I pay here.
Happy to go with you on your journey 👍
Looking good Byron! No more bags under your eyes!
Brian..😂
Never ever be in boring situations mate more power to you
Hi enjoying the province life and brownout each day and enjoying the life
Hi Philly you look more happy down their and am enjoying you new videos keep them up thanks
Ok. You enjoy the GLAMPING. I did the Jungle in 1979. Right down the street from where you are now. Just Continue The Remodel. DO NOT STOP UNTIL IT IS COMPLETE!!😮
Clean air, less stress, less noise, less traffic, organic food..tons of benefits.
Enjoy the province and enjoy the clean air be safe 🙏..
You are living a good life brother, don't let anyone change your mind.
I love the attitude, Making life a little easier but not instant "my way" changes.
He might last a year, but the frustration of people alwaays around. Not being able to enjoy sitting in kitchen alone. After seeing the food you buy for a week gobbled up in days. oectation you pay for everything, pay for school, birthday parties, rice fir all. It gets really old and really exoensive. Missing panda exoress delivery. Missing western food.
Yep experienced that on holidays, so god forbid what it’d be like living there full time. Not for me. Seriously looking at Thailand now.
I thought that too. Guess what? It didnt happen. When I got back to the states I couldnt eat Western food. I was looking for rice and fish. Didnt watch tv anymore. Had no use for toilet paper. Etc..😢
In Phillys older videos for example, he was looking for a temp gauge for his oven. Now they use an open fire. I think Phillys TV, washing machine, stove wont get used much. His Western habits are slowly leaving.😊
Sounds good, Brian. Happy 4th of July from Central Florida.
*Bless na Bless Luisa n Philly* 🙏
Hello Brian. Yeah, just like in our barangay on Leyte, the ladies are up early doing the laundry and sweeping etc, before it get too hot. I enjoyed it. As long as you have WIFI, it's pretty nice. Most everyone is super nice. We're heading back at Christmas time.
Philly of the Jungle…watch out for that tree.
I enjoy your journey there but also lotlot is filling in a huge bunch of your lifestyle. She really is showing the details. Good for her and her channel.
*Can hear the rainfall during this video Philly* 🇺🇲
Life is a journey! You stated it well. I could adapt to the province but am pretty spoiled by the conveniences of the "big" city although even Cebu City has many items you cannot find here and you have to order delivered. Best of luck there.
Happy for you guys, been fun to watch your journey. Wish you nothing but luck in the future.
Thanks so much!
Great video as usual. Please don't forget to update us on living expenses there.
Philly, I must say you are looking really good these days. I think province life suits you well!
Simple question, why do you want to live like that?
No person will be able to answer that honestly. People, me, you, everyone, and likely other species too, create a kind of fantasy to rationalize almost all aspects of their lives.
But for people on the outside, with no need to rationalize, the answer is simple. Money. If he had $10k/mo USD income would he live like that? Very unlikely. That's the bottom line.
Above that there's "Why there and not some other cheap place?" There are clan members on site which is an asset.
you might see some interesting wildlife heading for high ground with the rain... maybe keep an eye out on the woodline once in a while
Spent 3 months on Dalupiri island Philippines. It's nice there but i got a little board. You would need something to keep you busy. I'm use to staying busy in the USA. But i enjoyed the Island life better than the City.
We bought half a Acre (30m x 60m) on the beach so hopefully next trip ill have the property to keep me busy. Im a farm boy so i enjoy working on property.
Glad all is well Brian !! Good for you and family , enjoy !!
Glad to hear all is well 😊
filipina outsmarted you big time brian😂
Watch for dengue..
Brian has had Dengue fever a few years ago 😳
Thanks for Sharing this with us, Philly. Safe in future travels.
Just find a local diabetic doctor and get an A1C done every 3 months just to make sure you know your true situation as far as your diabetes is concerned...you don't want to walk alone on that issue. It's easy to backslide. If you stay under 6.5 you may only need to see a diabetic doctor twice a year.
Love your show no bull just life great to see keep it comeing😊😊
When i was stationed at Clark it never failed that my fellow Airman would complain about PI and say they cant wait to get back to the world..that annoyed me immensely. I would tell them to look around you..this is the "World" and more so then the states. Brian you are doing just fine, hell you even have some color with a little province tan. The food is always fresh with nothing added. When im there all i need is a stand fan and i have the best sleep ever and have no issues getting up at 5am. Having the small family army around you is also beneficial. After a while you will get used to hustle and bustle and will never be comfortable in a quiet house.
I am so frigging envious. Glad the leg is better.
I am enjoying your new adventures
Glad you like them!
Happy 4th Brian..
Way too much family around for my taste. I like a bit of a quieter home. With that many people it would be to much noise. I also like privacy. But if you can tolerate it Brian then good luck. Wish you well. 😊
I rarely watch videos in the Philippines since I'm quite familiar and comment on those even less. However, I have always watched yours because one reason. Complete and total honesty. You don't feed viewers a bunch of crap and blow smoke up the wazoo. I know what you do is not easy and it's time consuming to say the least, but I for appreciate all your efforts and candidness. Best of luck and please keep up with the great videos.
Province vs. Angeles City whatever makes you and the family happy! I love both just have to find the happy balance of each.
Looks like you made the right decision to me, your looking more alive, you can hear it in your voice. 😊 I can hardly wait to join you in your journey as you discover your new surroundings.
He did make a mistake! 90% of his channel was walking down the same street 10,000 times reporting of the same things ad nauseam for years on end !
I am jealous listening to you talk I am home sick I cannot wait to come back to the Philippines I live in del Carmen I'm still healing up from my operation but when I get released from the doctor I will be home
You’re doing great… you’re up for an adventure - it’s keeping you young 👏🏻👏🏻
Your looking good and rested....sounds like your having a blast
Two words HELL NO!!
😅😅 you gotta give to him for hanging in there. I would have took off running 3 weeks ago😅😅
One question I have is; why did Lots turn off her comments?
You tube glitch.
We fixed it.
I think she's expecting negative comments for her spending birthday for the extended family. Just my opinion.
I shall go back then to the vlog.
You will tire of that 24/7 "adventure" over time
Maybe after a decade. Or so..😅😢
@@johnyvik7242 in rural provinces, boredom + poor living conditions, infrastructure and lack of amenities will set in very quickly. Adding in the extended family issues too. Its a great place for a 1-2 week vacation but that's all.
@@philippineswithjohndoe5529and the cobras everywhere
@@philippineswithjohndoe5529 Disagree. We will know 1-2 years from now. Or 3.
@@johnyvik7242 everyone can have their own opinion but how many years have you lived full time in a rural province?
Great job Lot and Brain.
Hahaha Great Stuff enjoy yourself and Good Luck. Rooting for you and your family.
Was the tipping point to move from AC when Lut was robbed at knife point for her phone etc?....I was just wondering what was the moment that you decided you wanted to leave for greener pastures...and cleaner air....Thanks
Seems you have lost some weight since moving there.
God Bless you and your family.
Thanks to a wise diabetes doctor in Bacolod, I changed the way I was treating my diabetes. This doctor told me I was taking too much medicine. She cut my daily insulin amount to less than a half of what my American doctor had prescribed. Plus I went from 20 pills a day to 3. My daily sugar levels are now fantastic (~90 to 150).
My limited impression is that American doctors want to drug you up because we have money to spend from our insurance plans while the Filipino doctors want to just help where needed because their patients usually have very limited budgets.
I feel better than I have in twenty years, (I am 60.) I am keeping up with my much younger Filipina wife. Less is more. God bless the Philippines.
I am 1 who is really enjoying this part of the adventure. I am loving the new vids from you and Lot also.
Geez. Great video Philly!
I must admit, it is very nice to see the “new” Philly with such a positive view of your new surroundings. Maybe all you needed was a change of environment. I hope you continue to maintain the positive attitude, it fits you well.
Happy 4th of July Phil & Lhot
Great vlog. ..things are getting better every day. ..and yes live is a adventure and you got to do it. .don't look back. Me and my wife are going to spend some time on your island next time we come back to the Philippines. ..good luck.
All her family lives there. I think they think you are the Savior! I lost count of the people living there. I see flies buzzing around your face. I guess you don't mind the bugs. I couldn't believe you could adapt that kind of living. How was your medicines? Could you get them for your diabetes? I heard if you have blood type "O" mosquitos get you more than blood types "A", "B", "AB".
Happy 4th Of July from the U.S... Living in the Province is Healthy living.
Go Philly! Everything is looking good. Very cool!
eye's clearing up brother
Joni Mitchell said it best...You don't know what you've got till it's gone
I am so happy for you and your family ! hope to see you after i arrive in philippines this november,,thx !
Sounds great, sounds very busy!
You look good, we enjoy both your videos.
wow....congratulations, u finally found ur razor blades.
around 20 extended family living in/around the house - that's a lot of mouths to feed. are you the one covering all expenses?
Hey Philly, so glad that you are adapting well and are a blessing to Lot's family. This move has genuinely invigorated you! Keep vlogging and I will keep watching!
Thanks so much
God im jealous of you. Hang in there-a lot of people would like to be in your shoes.. enjoy your videos. Keep them comming.
I appreciate that
Hi brian and lot lot and hannah grace and bing .Great live. I love the sound of rain on the tin roof and and enjoy the peace and quiet of the jungle in sogod when we are home in sogod its just nice and sounds like you have good monsoons rains there tonight .I can you you loud and clear.great to hear all your electrical is gone well that's great news. Everything costs when your doing things for bit of convenience but it's worth it. Yep you will get criticise on things you do but .living the dream out weighs those couch pataoes who cannot get off there couch case there to lazy.but one thing we know we can put ourselves out there and actually live our dream brian welldone.loved your live you rock . Great to hear your consoling your diabetes that's aworesome brian well done and there is plenty of time to do videos and you have a whole new adventure ahead.
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Sogod, Southern Leyte? Heading down there from Cavite next week. Aussie expat retired in the Philippines
Glad your adjusting, it only get better , when house is done that help alot ,God Bless from Bicol
Glad to hear your adapting to the new lifestyle.
Thanks!
Awesome brian, glad you're enjoying the "jungle life." I grew up in a small farming community that was very close to the North Dakota border, so I understand what living in the province must be like. I have no interest in living in the manila area where I currently rent a 2 bedroom condo. The noise is unbelievable, and there are many things that I don't like about being in that area. Maybe a different city in the Philippines would be OK. I am not sure, but I have ideas of living in the province and am always looking for that perfect opportunity to settle in somewhere. Take care brian and keep the videos coming I love to watch your journey.
The one thing that I didn't like about communal living in a place where I was the odd man out is that I wasn't the king of my castle. I like most mature men like being in control of my surroundings, and you will find that when it comes to family issues, just how much of the family you really are . When you were in Angeles City, you were the king of the house and made the major decisions. Also, when it comes to paying the bills, as you are the one with the pension, you get the pleasure of paying them. You're building a house, and there are certain things that you expect, but you might be mistaken, so just kind of watch and see how things go . I know that you just didn't fall off the coconut truck and probably are way ahead of me, but I am just sharing my observations, and it's my experience.
Your numbers are fine, Brian. Don’t worry about those numbers.