You didn't mention it, but a big difference between living in a major city in Canada for example, a city of about the same area and population as that of Davao, is the LACK of STRESS in the Philippines. To anyone thinking about retiring in the Philippines. Do your homework, plan ahead and don't rush. Example: About 13 years ago, my asawa (wife) of 20 years and I bought a condo in Davao. It became our home away from home, our holiday home. I am already retired and my wife is about to fully retire in a couple of months. The condo is literally paid off. The condo in Davao will be our home and Canada will be our holiday destination. We will be living rent free and our only expenses will the routine things such as utilities, condo fees, food etc. aka NO STRESS. Converting our pensions to pesos, by Philippine standards, we would be considered millionaires. Back home in Canada, we are just struggling middle class. So, like I said above, DO your homework, PLAN ahead and DON'T rush.

I actually learned to enjoy wait times. They say that boredom is healthy. It gives an opportunity to our mind to wonder, to process our experience, to think about how our day, week, month is going, to mull things over. I found myself “gorging” on information to escape boredom: podcasts, audiobooks, music… but as with food, gorging without stopping to digest is unhealthy…

Thanks much for being part of Filipino community so glad you enjoyed our culture style❤I miss my hometown Davao City 🥲🤗❤️

You are one of the few that is so spot on in how you describe the Philippines! Kudos!

I thought I had patience when I lived in the States, but I've learned to up my game here. How people drive here would end in gun fire back home. As you stated, prices here can be cheaper, you have to learn how and where to shop. Restaurants can be pricey especially in the more western style places. Overall I can't imagine a life back in the States these days. I'm more comfortable here than I could have imagined a year ago. Great people in a great country.

My favorite part was hearing how the Filipino people also have problems but they go beyond that to get to know you and be friendly...that's a real life changer...maybe you could do a video just on that one topic...maybe iit's what people in the west want.....a sense of community....and connection with our fellow man😊

You are so correct about the difference between community/neighborhoods in USA vs Philippines. 100%

Greetings from Dallas, TX. This video is so spot-on about the US way of life ☹️

I got confused with Curry Pot. Only to realize you are talking about "Kuripot", stress at 2nd syllable.

You’re a good human, your channel needs more views.. good, worthwhile talk 👍🏽

Kind @ Heart That's alwaays been my Moto Be Safe and Be Kind Ben, VtK

You have to be patience in Davao because people in Davao so fri nd kind and open heart and happy davao people. And Can’t wait to get home in my place in Davao with my family.

Patience calms you down. Even as you wait in line, you learn to look around you and even try to get into a conversation with the next one or behind you. You get to learn the true meaning of sensibility and sensitivity unlike Karens and Kens!! Whatever it is, you're on track.. enjoying life, the world and be grateful for being blest, feeling blest and giving blessings to others in your little humble way. You value your smile when others smile at you... spontaneously and genuinely! God bless us all anywhere, everywhere, anytime, everytime.. 👌😀🙏

We loved you sir

Nice Videos Dr Laway Thanks For Sharing 👍👍👍✌️👌🙌💕

“Kuripot” (“miser” in English) is pronounced “koo-ree-poT”, like the same way an American might pronounce “COOTIES”…”kooree-“ then “pot” like in British English. Haha! I had a good giggle hearing you pronounce it like “CURRY POT”. 😂 Now, I’m hungry. In all seriousness, I’m happy seeing more foreigners vlog about how much positivity the Philippines has contributed to their lives. Growing up here, no matter which part of the country, from the get-go, a lot of Pinoys have it rough (no just economically, internally/social status/familial/religious culture, etc.) That’s why most of us are resilient, no matter what part of the world we end up in - a vast majority truly believe everywhere else is better than here. It may sound negative to say, but we as a people are used to being treated like crap (this stems from hundreds if years of colonization from Spain, Japan, U.S., etc.) that we work our damn hardest when we’re abroad. On the positive flipside, the many cultures that have arrived at our shores make us more TOLERANT, understanding, open-minded to other people’s cultures. Just don’t do bad stuff, be an equally respectful human being and 99% of Filipinos will give you the best care, love, friendship, respect, and all that. We’re all quite chummy here. (The 1% being the crappy people you see everywhere in the world that try to take advantage of other people, but those you just look out for.)

I feel the same way. Wasting my money in the us when I get way more in Asia.

Enjoy to stay sir

True. Thats right real Talk. Spot on.

Great video as always from Dave in lreland.....well Done

So you’re living in digos davao sir nice place you choose, and you are good in calculating good job

What I gather from watching videos about Philippines is that compared to Thailand only advantage is the use of English, easier to deal with visas and immigration and receiving overseas pension, other than that Thailand seems much better option overall.

“DOC” Don’t move back food is like 300% more now, I am even delay my trip home for 3 months, Everyone back home so disappointed, It’s a disaster, Enjoy your day bro, God Bless Belus Leyte

Hi Dr Laway, Great vlog as usual. I have been coming to the Philippines off and on for the past seven or so years since meeting my girlfriend Cora. We live in a small house in Nueva Ecija, Luzon. People ask me what do i like about the Philippines? I always say 1 Cost of living, 2 The weather, 3 The girls are all so pretty. But also, as you say, the people are so friendly, unlike racist UK where i am sorry to say is my home country, there is no racism here in Philippines. Of course that may be influenced by money. Im getting on a bit now, 75 YO, so just want to enjoy a few years here. As i say to my family in the UK, its cheaper to die here than in the UK. Regards, Steve😢

I always noticed the high prices in the USA, that is why I moved to Arkansas. I have been back in the Philippines for only 5 days and what surprises me is that while they have had inflation, it is no where close to the inflation in the USA, which is way higher than the official US rate. The South has been devastated by drug addiction, it all changed when the big pharma started to get everyone hooked on pain killers. I can handle the lines in the Philippines, what stresses me is the incompetence of getting your food order wrong, or a group of waiters/waitress all busy chatting together or looking at their phones versus doing their jobs. Which kind of reminds me working for the state government low paying jobs, people just pretended to work to get a paycheck, putting in as little effort as possible.

Youre a.good man doc. An old pinoy here.

How true, how true! Between culture shock and the gigantic rise of prices in the U.S. I will never live there again much less visit. The people here are fantastic and as you say easy to meet. I only have two issues, the first is product availability. I live in the province on Leyte. I see that many of the products I need or want can be found on other islands but not here. My second issue is with the lack of traffic law enforcement. What is the point of traffic laws but not enforcing them? As I said, other than these two issues I am very happy and content here.

if your reeding the comment's you have red mine thumbs up always you changed my mind was not going to do you tube but you inspired me I have no idea how to start should be fun on my way

Thank You! I was Raised between Montreal and Miami.. Lived in small villages to big cities.... SE Asia is so much similar to a small village, everyone knows everyone so the rule is DON'T Do BAD THINGS!!! I lived between Thailand (Other countries also) and North America.... Only White Guy in the Village, I was given a chance to contribute to the community and accepted for my worth, not money! I learned Thai as much as I could,... Still Klingon to me but I can get around without a Thai native speaker. Outside Bangkok, the Thais are the BEST, it gave me HOPE of Mankind. I look forward to being in the Philipines in the near future. Khab Khun Krup, VtK

Yes big difference between the two countries. My problem is to relax and learn to take it easy, good news break 60yrs old you have specials lines for us old folks, lol...

I took my gf and two of her friends to a Korean restaurant,close to Roxas market ,we had prawns by the bucket full and many visits to the food table ,finished it off with ice cream and soft drinks , it came to 1400 pesos ,that's about 20 GB pounds,in comparison I sent out for pizza for 4 Adults and two kids ,including soda it came to £65 GB pounds

New subscriber here from ph

Are there any videos or thoughts on your overall favorite place so far? I've been to all of them but the Philippines, I get a lot of mixed thoughts on there from people. Some say dangerous, bad food, expensive compared to Thailand/Vietnam, getting around is hard etc. Others say it's pretty good, but only island hopping for the beauty. However, Davao is how I found your vids, I have an interest in longer term there or somewhere. Thanks man, great videos, cool you're a lawyer too.

Hello sir it's been a long time since your last vlog

Where in the Philippines can I find 400 Mbps internet speeds? Thank you I really enjoy you sharing your experience>

He can always go back to America in better times after gathering his forces outside of it that sucked his critical assets, ...time, energy, material resources, mental health...

New subscriber here doc laway Shout out here in San Carlos city negros occidental brolorenz Antonio Po ito.

Welcome to filipino tme. Isn't it great?

Quick question…if you’re in Davao and you have a beard, where do you get a beard trim? Been there a lot, but didn’t get a beard trim there… EVER. Rocky’s??? Going there in about a month and want to get a good beard trim while I am there.

The report on superstitions help to clear up something I thought be very strange that when the rain came the people here seem to scatter like flies like the rain would cause them to melt or something. KZfaq I have found not to be totally accurate when it comes to places to go and to visit and probably because it is mostly designed for the vacationers or tourists(MARKETING TACTICS) because you can go places even resorts that cost less and get the same thing. Whenever possible I will follow the same paths where the people know me and I know them and I don't shop at the mom pop shops is what I call them the family owned stores unless i know them because immediately knowing I am a foreigner they will always try to charge me double or lot more than they would a local person if the item has no price on it. Thanks for the information keep it coming

I think the view is a little pollyannish. People are treated with respect based on class and their perception of you (again, according to class). I see as many rush people in supermarkets here as in the US. I'm also located in Davao (from the US), I don't know what supermarket you are referencing but the prices are fairly comparable. The sizes are smaller here so apple to apple comparison is comparable (from apples to yogurt).

How can you get residency without getting marry? I want residency but don’t want to get marry 😅

Why even bother coming back to the USA?

Benefits of living in the USA: The selection of foods, the selection of beef, consistent power and water, the ability for others to understand you, getting things done in record time, the live baseball, football, music, family to rely on, the amazing sites the US has to offer.

A trial lawyer? Now a better person? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I will find out from the prosecutor if you really changed man..... hahahaha!

Pre-pandemic days = pre psy-op days.

*Hello. I am an American, relocated into the Philippines earlier this year from the United States. I have failed the written test for the motorcycle license 3 times and for only one single question (one more correct answer and would have passed). I am very frustrated because I already bought my new motorcycle. Do you have any suggestions, PLEASE?*

why laway? thats foreigner in chinese and saliva in tagalog. :D