Without a doubt, this may be the best video you have ever done. Your honesty and the way you put things verbally is fantastic and touched me. Baby Mae is lucky to have you and visa versa. And, being 81 I can relate to the aging bit. The last two years has seen a lowering of energy, strength, and endurance. Stay healthy, love alot, and be safe. Much love to you guys.

PAUL , . . . . . I simply love your presentation / stage presence 🙂 as others have said - they feel that you are talking to JUST - ME ! All of your videos : convey the perfect flow , combined with info as being a great Teachable ( bunch ) of moments ;) Thank you sooooo much !

I like the fact that you spared us the suspense by telling us your eventual decision early on the video. I think more vloggers should follow your lead. Often times I just skip watching a video that just drags the point to the very end as a way to secure a captive audience. I don't have time for that shit so I just end my viewing and move on to the next vlogger. Your style suits me just fine Paul. Thank you for being innovative.

I have been here 3 years, moved here in March 2020... I have a Filipina Gf I met on line.... .. I visited in December 2019, it seemed great... It was... First thing I did was buy a new car .. about 20k US... I thought about Thailand, but the language... Now it's her family, who I love..That keeps me here...35 family members came to our (yes big) house last Christmas.. Expecting the same this year.. 99% of the filipinos I have met are some of the kindest/ friendliest people ever,,, I have NO regrets.. GOOD CHOICE, IMO !

I have been in Thailand for 13 years. I think you both have made a very wise decision by staying in the Philippines. Now I sit hear and listen to you. Paul, You hit the nail on the head. The People. As for the scooter accident. Doubtful that anyone here would have helped. I am happy for you both.

I'm sure and I have heard the Philippine people are lovely humble and kind. You should also know when you get out of tourist areas like Phuket and patong people are very caring and kind very much like the Philippines. It is the land of smiles, everyone I interact with daily shows me love and respect. The Thai people rock.

Thanks for giving your contemporary first-hand lived experience as an expat in the Philipplines and also in Thailand. There is no substitute for that kind of experience for someone that has never been there, looking from the outside.

My brother just got his cataract surgery done by the VA in Ann Arbor and they did a very good job!!

EXERCISE...!!! I moved to Thailand at the age of 57, 19 years ago. In the US I had been active, so was in good overall health, but did have minor bursitis, arthritis and sciatica. Coming to Asia made me more active, and I started a program of daily exercise with weights - light duty, no Arnold's level.. Today, yes, I still have the occasional pain, but much less than when I wa 57. I walk a couple of kilometers every day and exercise for a half hour every morning. Nothing special, just trying to keep up with my teenage daughters.

Hi Paul, when you move to a different Country or place of stay for your future, expectations should not be the first priority. You have relocated from the USA to the Philippines with one goal in mind: to live your life in better circumstances. Stay put, you are a stone's throw away from Thailand to come and enjoy your holidays whenever you want, and as long as you want, you have that freedom. In my opinion, this option is the better one, considering what awaits is always different. Yes, there will be differences that matter, but is the change really going to be worth it.

Wise decision Paul. Thailand may be great for you and May for 6 months or so. I could see you high tailing it back to Duma mate. You got the life you want, a lovely lady. What else could you ask for

Thank you Paul for your positive comments about our country and its people!

Great points Paul! I’m 63 with health issues. I stopped driving my motorcycle here in the PI for same reasons you mentioned. I had 2 “warning” falls with wife on back I have lost confidence in myself driving on some of these Province roads. Never overlook the warning signs before you have the big accident!

English speaking, friendly compassionate people is the tipping point driving me to pick the Philippines over Thailand. Thailand is great and I will enjoy some adventures there , but the Phils wins. Paul your idea of cutting back at home base to facilitate more travel opportunities is fantatic.

I rode motorcycles since I was 16, I’m 73 now, I bought a brand new Honda 125 when I came here in March. I saw the driving skills here and never got on the bike, went to Cebu and bought a used Toyota Camry, best money I’ve spent here, our abilities are definitely reduced with age and I figured that any stay in a hospital would probably cost as much as the car, be safe😊

The more that I watch you, the more I enjoy you. As someone married to a Filipina,and moving to the Philippines,I find your views and observations spot on. We have traveled throughout Mexico,Central America and the Caribbean and it feels like I came home whenever we are in the Philippines. Keep on doing what is good for you and Mae and let the haters hate. Power on brother.

Paul, certified crazy here, If it was my decision, I would alternate between each country as needed to prevent roots from growing from my feet. It is just too entertaining to see the Thai women interacting with Mai and vice versa. Yes indeed, Mai likes to expose some skin because it frees her inhibited stifled self from years of mousedom. Variety is the spice of life and if want to change the spice move.

I think you made the right decision. Thailand is always there for you and Mae to hop over for a vacation. Might be a good idea to get into a good exercise regimen in a gym Paul. I want you healthy for when I retire in Mindanao in a few years and bring my Filipina Fiancee to say hello to you and Baby Mae

Osteopenia (bone loss) and sarcopenia (muscle loss) are common conditions that we face as we age...you can avoid the rapid decline by exercising, especially resistance training and prioritizing your protein intake.

The meaning of life…. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. 👏👏👏👍🚀😂 Reflection… Full circle form. 👏👏👏 Good for you Mr. Paul.

My brother retired from the Navy when was nearly 40 years old. He moved back to the Philippines cause he loved it there. Now that he is 75 years old, he has to move back to the US because as Paul says, the medical system in the Philippines is subpar. Doctors over there are not liable for malpractice so if they screw up, it's not their fault attitude. When my brother was diagnosed with cancer the two doctors in the Philippines told him he only had 6 months to live. He flew back to California and went to the City of Hope for cancer treatment. That was in 2015 and to this day he is still alive. My brother can vouch for what Paul is saying.

I was actually thinking your both were going to move to Thailand. Glad to hear that you will stay in the Philippines. Doesn't stop you from more Thailand adventures in future. Be well Paul and Mai.

I just spent a week in Bangkok and that was plenty of time for me to determine that the language barrier is huge, huge, huge. Yes the food and infrastructure and service were better. I just feel after my 3rd day in cebu that the communication is much better here. One thing which surprised me was the number of Thais who were still wearing masks when masks haven't been required there for quite some time.

Philippines was a US colony until 1946, hence widespread English language. But it was a Spanish colony for 300 years prior to 1896. Thailand was never colonised and the culture is more Indianised (Buddhism), so it’s more mysterious and exotic to Westerners.

Hey Paul, very insightful and practical, now that you two have gotten the issues sorted out with Ms..Mae which alleviates the restrictive part of travel for her you guys are free to go wherever in that part of the world, which is very cool and I'm sure many ex-pats appreciate you being there even if they never talk to you. To me, the Christian values within the Philippines would be the unspoken factor, glad you guys decided to continue to grow where you are.

Hi Phil, great story thank you. And ... I'm 69 yrs young, I' hear you brother, I'm dreading my 70's

Another fabulous video. Wise, informative, interesting, gracious, honest, down to earth. I live in the US but if I lived near you, I'd visit you today. Thank you, Wise Sage.

Paul, you are a good judge of people and things and of yourself. Your sense of observation and your evaluation of the Philippines and its people is spot on. I'm glad you're both staying in the Philippines Paul. I believe its a good decision for you and Baby Mae.

Thanks for the video. I will settle in the country of my girlfriend, period. In my case, the Philippines. Communication is so very important and I feel at home when I'm in the Phils. That's good enough for me. Yes there are many downsides like the brownouts and in some places, water shortages. But when I'm with the woman I love, these inconveniences become minor

Try waiting for an ambulance in the UK, your lucky if one arrives within 4 hours.

I will never move to P.H. but I love listening to your chats and love hearing about the PH. People and places . The people seem very nice.

Excellent analysis Paul. Right now, I'm in the part of the video where you're discussing driving. I actually think you would acclimate - except in an emergency when it really counts. Then muscle memory is likely to take over - and you will have to readjust your thinking at the very moment when split seconds count. It has never occurred to me until now that the little bit of difference in our ages (I'm about 3 years older) might determine different points of view on decisions you're now making. For example, the scooter vs a car. I rode motorcycles many different times in my life, loved them. But some years back, I got on one a friend was going to sell me - and felt nothing but exposed on it. The thrill was gone. A beautiful bike, but all I could think about was how my body would take it if I went down. Or my legs if a car didn't see me or I made a mistake. So I was always a bit surprised that you hung onto the scooter this long, but now I get it. [Later] Language. You covered that right after, that was foremost in my mind, especially when you were talking about living away from the city. Although it's good for your brain to exercise it and learn another language. But...maybe Spanish instead, which is easier and there's lots of cultural (and religious) similarities (thanks Spain) between Latin America and the Philippines. I too, have looked at Ecuador - but I'm slowly looking at each SA country, liking different things about each one. My wife is Filipina. I concluded like you have, that P.I. could be a home base and visit all over SE Asia. But I'm less sure of that now, and I finally got around to getting VA health care, and am more reluctant to give that up as I continue to age. Good video Paul. I don't watch you for a quick snack - I come for the full menu, LOL.

Best of luck to you and Mae. I really appreciate you sharing the part about aging and its effects as we get older, and I wholeheartedly agree with every point you made! The nice thing about being where you are located is that travel to Southeast Asia is a short hop for you. So, it's just a matter of time for you and Mae to visit other countries! You've got the best of all worlds!

We got it, Paul, you can't have the best of both worlds all the time. All things considered, the PH is still a lot worth living in, notwithstanding its imperfections. As a tourism promo hype put it, IT'S MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES! Welcome back!!!!!

Thanks for your analysis. Great plan, use the Philippines as a home base and travel the world👍

Another major factor for a SINGLE man who may want to decide between the Philippines and Thailand, is with that culture gap, it’s much harder to find a real romantic connection in Thailand, which is often determined only by the size of your bank account. In the Philippines, where most people speak English, it’s much easier to gauge the true motives of a woman your dating.

What better why to start the day..hot coffee and an update from the legendary Old Dog

Woww Paul Lucky guy !! " 🙂 Thumbnail " So okay after listening to this entire video and hearing you out I'd say you got me on the last 3 minutes about compassion being number one and I could not agree more you held on to that one till the end but I think you are correct .

Thanks for getting to the point without a click bait title and then waiting until the end to answer it.

Your comparisons are pretty much spot on. I spent 15yrs travelling Thailand and can relate to most of your points. The biggest differences for me is the food, as you say, PH has such a boring menu taste wise, the culture is more vibrant than PH and I've noticed the service is getting worse in PH. Travel is easier in Thailand due to majority of the country being mainland compared to the islands of PH, plus being from the UK they drive on the correct side of the road haha. But I love the choice of islands in PH. For me having spent time in both, I'd prefer to stay in PH and cook my own Thai food.

Great video again Paul! I like your prudent, logical attitude and telling people the result up front was a great idea. When I was 54, I drove left hand traffic for the first time, got used to it to a certain degree, but still found it a bit scary. Good decision you made IMHO. I'm about your age and I can see where you're coming from. Speaking of Thailand, I visited the first time in 1994 with my family and found it very friendly. Now I have the impression that at least officials have become harsher and less friendly there.

Thanks for sharing the experience and comparing the positives and negatives of both countries.

Dear Paul, I only recently subscribed to you. I enjoy your honesty. I have been trying to compare Columbia, Panama, Costa Rica, Belize, and the Philippines. Thank you, and thank Baby Mae too.

I remember watching this KZfaq documentary of Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown Manila. He said that Filipinos are for reason that he yet to figure out is probably the most giving people in the planet. Anthony is now gone but who knows if he has the answer.

Paul, Amazing Video Especially the Ending. You talk About the People, and the Compassion and the Friendly Attitude, etc. That My Friend, Is Exactly why , On my Very First Visit, and Subsequent Visits, I knew I had Actually Come Home. It's Maybe Difficult for Others to Understand, Until you Experience it. I'm not Born there,Not Raised there, But I really Have this Feeling I was Meant to Be There. Yes, The Philippines has Many Drawbacks. The Infrastructure being A Huge Part of that, But From outside Observations, I can See they have Been Working to Modernize This . 1 City just Recently Completed Putting All Their Electric Lines underground. That Alone, Improved the Appearance of the Entire City, while maybe Protecting it a Bit from the Ravages of Rough Weather, Like Typhoons. I've Experienced their Medical Care, But my Experience was a Good one. Is it A Great Place in that Respect? Not yet, But I hear they Are Working in a 911 System similar to America's. That Could Take A Long time to Achieve, But would Really Bring the Country into it's Own . Thanks for the Video 😊🙏 Wishing Great Days Ahead for you And Mae.

Great you explained to us all about your life in phillippnes so glad u stopping it all makes sence dosent it. thanks Paul x

Oh,I'm glad you staying in the Philipines,thank you for loving Philipines,We are proud of you.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

You know what? I am not interested in living in the Philippines but your life and insights are great to hear and I really enjoy following you! STOP SMOKING NOW! YOU HAVE A LOT TO LIVE FOR!

you hit the nail on the head when you said the Philippine people are a culture of caring..... I have been many places in the world but never felt the ease of acceptance which i did from those i met in the Philippines , I been to Thailand and toured around as you do but when it came time to leave i was missing the Philippines and all the faults it has, making it your home base is wise as they say there is no place like the place you call home ..take care .stay safe .....

I’ve never been Thailand but everyone says Filipino people are a lot better. Im in Manila visiting my girlfriend for 3 months and walk past security guards and they always say ‘morning Sir/ma’am’ and are friendly. It’s very refreshing.

This is one of your BEST videos.

Paul,,, Thank you. You always give your heart felt honest opinion. I don't always agree with you, but you always tell the truth from your perspective and that is invaluable. Thanks

Well I have no intention of moving to Thailand or the Philippines, I watch because you're a great story teller and I love to hear about your day to day lives. So doesn't matter where you would live, I watch because you make the ordinary interesting. Subscribed to Mae's channel also.

Great video! I'm interested to hear about your thoughts if you visit Kuala Lumpur at some point. International Gateway city, former British Colony. I come across videos of ex-pats living there and they really love it (for big-city folks). The residency visas are a bit tougher / expensive maybe, but it sounds amazing. The same type of things as you explained of Thailand, food, shopping, medical all excellent...

Great Experience & insight you have shared thank you Paul

Paul, I think you & Mae have made the right decisions for the right reasons for staying in the 🇵🇭 Phillipines.

I was glad hear your take on the experience in Thailand while you were there. I drew the same conclusion that when you visit as a tourist, it is not the same as when you get down to living your daily lives. The fairytale will solidify into reality and decisions should be based on facts vs feelings alone. I'll be interested to see your vid on getting a car as the wife and I are still planning to retire in Cebu city. Practically speaking the Toyota Hylux seems like a good choice due to the road infrastructure and the ability for it carry whatever you need in the cab or bed of the truck. Finding parking might be the only thing that might a chore.

Hi Paul. Sounds like a good plan. I appreciate the comparisons and contrasts between the Philippines and Thailand you've provided. I'm getting some good ideas to consider for my future retirement. Thanks!

Paul you and I love Thailand and all of they have I did enjoyed very much and planning to go back and stay to end my time there people are honest and working hard.

Watched the whole thing, Paul. Fascinating perspective. Thanks for another great video, :)

My thought process as a late 50 yr old is to slow travel as tourist visa allows between SE Asia countries and after a few years know exactly all the pros and cons, then settle in to the country that makes me the most comfortable and happy.

Paul, I'm happy that you and Mae had a nice time in Thailand, but THANK GOD... that you decided to stay in the Duma. The Philippines has become a better place. I say become, because since you've been gone, I felt an emptiness that something was missing in the Philippines. Dude, you make a difference here.

Hi Paul & Mae♥ I'm glad your going to stay in the Philippines because I can still have a chance to meet both of you when I finally make the trek😎

Added on Goldfinger video. Nice to see you Chatsworth HS guys...still watching awaiting my move to meet you after my elder relative passes. Spacey Kilmer were friends in 1978-79 when I was on NoHo varsity Bball team. Plus bought my 1st Toy4WD truck from you. So there's a connection that we all have. Thank you and May. ❤❤✌

Loved this video... so well organized. Language (% of English spoken) would be key factor for me, glad you covered that. I think your 'solution' is optimal, Philippines as home base and travel to other places. So look forward to video about your trips to other places, your car purchase, your new home, etc. And finally thanks for being so honest about age. Sometimes i think, maybe the 'slowing down' is unique to me, so hearing you discuss that is comforting...

Hi Paul, Having watched the entire video, I can understand your decision to remain in the Philippines. Compassionate Philippines wins over Thailand with all its efficiencies & modern conveniences ... nothing wrong with that. But what convinced me was your comment regarding their political stability ... if a country has some undercurrents, that stbility can go up in smoke from one day to another. Good choice Paul. PS: I would watch you no matter where you resettle ...

I have lived in thailand 14 years. Now aged 65 I dont want to drive at all. Chiang Mai, like all the main provinces is abundant with songtaews and you dont have to worry about parking or having a drink.

Smart choice you and Mae staying ín the Philippines. Good thing you can visit other places. Glad you're staying...

I'm not jumping ship, Paul. We don't care where you end up. You and Baby Mae are the key draw.

Great video Paul. The caring spirit of the Filipino people is one of my attractions to the Philippines along with the ability to converse with them. I think that’s why we have so many nurses in the USA from the Philippines.

We are sticking with Paul and Baby Mae. Never going anywhere.

Excellent dissertation, thanks again paul.

I feel you on the age thing. I turned 68 in August and can't do half the things I did 5 years ago. This is the first time I've ever felt my age. I can still drive but it's gotten harder to drive at night especially since half the vehicles these days have super bright lights.

Your last statement had me. My workmates from the Philippines tell me the same thing. Carlos Bulosan wrote, America is in the Heart. His experience of immigrating from the Philippines to America is full of soul. It seems my next trip will have to be to the Philippines

Really an inspiring video. You clearly have your head screwed on straight. I think perhaps a reasonable compromise is to find a good Thai restaurant in the Philippines not too far from a hospital and maybe set up a solar array to deal with the power issues.

I've been watching your vids but just saw you on "Every man has a story" channel. I didn't know your own background story though. Very interesting. I too crashed & burned spiritually in the sterilised and homegenised western world. I moved to Thailand in my early fifties & many years of previous depression went away in just 24 hours! I ended up living there for six beautiful years. I love your line, "Feminity as opposed to Feminism" ... There's a huge difference. Thanks for your story Paul. It will benefit countless people.

Hey Paul I thought for sure you both would settle in Thailand. It's a big surprise, but your reasons are rock solid. Language being the most difficult but if you find a Thai friend who can translate.. problem solved. Medical is way better in Thailand including emergency vehicles. Prices and food better and cheaper in Thailand. The most important thing you said was Connection. That's the big huge plus for the Philippines. The people are always friendly, children respectful and they will share whatever little they have with expats. Infact having been all over the World, Philippines will always be that special Country. Getting a car, best decision ever. In any accident, right or wrong vs motorcycle, the car always wins. In a car, you walk away. On a motorcycle they carry you to a waiting emergency vehicle. It's always More Fun In The Philippines 💘

Pretty much every place you go on vacation is the place you wanna be. Conclusion: in my humble opinion you made the right decision. Yet I’m certain you two will have fun traveling together and experience the various places and countries.

Outstanding list of pros and cons Paul, well done. We are here in the US but I found your video very interestiing.

I knew that would be your decision 😀. Just from what I have researched and expirienced betweet the two countries I know the Philippines is for me, specifically Lapu Lapu. Glad to see you two have decided to stay. 👍

“Man’s got to know his limitations “- Dirty Harry. It’s always wise to know when it’s time to understand you have to change and adapt and look out for your own well being. I’m so thrilled Baby Mae had a wonderful time in Thailand and got to feel more freedom. Well deserved!

Paul: Thanks for the insight and the pros and cons of Thailand and the Philippines. It was very informative. Personally the idea of the community aspect of the people would have me sold as well, everyone cares about everyone, that just doesn't happen here in Canada. Too many entitled people over here and I'm really hoping for a change in my financial future so that I can pull the trigger on going to the Philippines myself. Thanks to your channel, Pea's channel and a few other channels that I watch regularly, I have a decent understanding about what I could be in for once I get to pull the trigger, hopefully sooner than later. As far as you making PH your home base, and traveling around for a while, I had already figured that would be what you would end up doing anyway. Even though I have only been subscribed a short time on your channel, I am pretty good at reading people and figuring out where they are coming from and going to in their conversations with pretty accurate conclusions. Like you, I don't like giving "advise" but if someone asks my opinion, I will give them a few options to chose from, and let them make the decision on their own.

Excellent VIDEO Paul 📹 👏 👍 👌. Glad you are staying in the Philippines 🇵🇭 so I will be able to visit you and Baby Mae. Stay Safe 💕 💞 🙏 🙏

Thanks for the great information. Each country has positive points.

Good decision Paul, been through all this myself and hope to revisit Thailand in late March.After all Thailand isn't that far away and if l may make a suggestion it probably would of been easier for you and Mae to go Cebu Singapore and onto Phuket,you and Mae made some great videos and l enjoyed watching ,take care buddy and take care.

WOW! Paul, you said the same thing I feel about Filipino people. They are truly responsive and caring to there fellow human beings. I whole heartidly agree with you. It sometimes irritates me that for 1 thing the Filipinos can't be on time for anything. The second thing is, Filipinos sometimes take their pretty time doing something that you consider important. I will leave it at that and I am happy that you made the decision to stay in the Philippines.

Paul that was a good one. It was full of information and told very well.

Good info Paul...thanks Mike and Arlyn

Happy Trails from sunny & stormy Florida. That was an excellent show! I am 68 now and still work 5 days a week. I may retire to the Philippines in the next year. Your comment about driving in Thailand, Myanmar and Japan being they drive on the other side of the road hits home with me. Imagine shifting a manual with your left hand. Just feels odd to me because of how I grew up driving. There is no reason for the Philippines to be behind in infrastructure. It is a shame. Maybe it will improve. I will come there, base myself on the Island and roam from there. Lets have a Magical Day.

Excellent decision. I spent 3 years in Thailand and in the end, the fun runs out. At least here the roots will not be upended. Tough decision for sure, but the medicine in the Philippines is challenged at best unless you do St. Luke’s, Asian Medical and handful of others. But my take is you made the right call. You can always jump on a plane at anytime to visit and have fun.

Great decision making, Paul. You're a sound thinker! Enjoy your life, man! Just let the haters hate and eat their hearts out. You've got it good!

Im very pleased you've both decided on the philipeans, there's always gonna plus points as well as minor points about everything in life, its the heartfelt genuine points that really count.

I’ve spent time in both countries… the main difference between the two, is that one culture is Buddhist, meaning zero attachment to anything. A truly cold hearted transactional cash is king approach to life. Where as, In the Philippines, people matter. People care about each other ! It’s just night and day.

Cambodia is being mentioned a lot lately as the next big Asian destination. Foreign companies are investing heavily to build resorts because places like Singapore and Bali are getting too crowded and expensive.

Good video! I have been to both PI and Thailand! Both people are friendly, but the PI is better for communication!

Good guy Paul. Answer in 2 min. Very fair. I'll stick around

Good morning Paul and great analysis of both countries. In my situation, I decided several months ago to pursue a LDR with a Thai woman vs one with a Filipina due to all the negative and backward consequences many foreigners/travelers encounter in the Philippines. I'll be going to Thailand in April 2023 and looking forward to spending my couple of weeks there with my Thai girlfriend!

You are spot on Paul , the people are the best in Philippines no question about that !

I think you are making the right decision Paul.

I've been to the Philippines and Thailand and totally agree with all your points. I intend to make Philippines my base and then fly to other countries around Asia. I'm also budgeting where I save 25% of my social security to either do like you say and travel or simply save it because I think at some point Social Security is going to be cut back maybe by 25% or so.