Philippines vs USA: I Wish I Knew THIS Before Moving! (As an American)

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17 күн бұрын

Dive into the vibrant contrasts between life in the USA and the sun-drenched shores of the Philippines from the eyes of a 43-year-old American expat! 🌴☀️🇵🇭
In this eye-opening video, I share the surprises, cultural shocks, and heartwarming discoveries I've encountered after trading my American lifestyle for the adventure of living in the Philippines. From unexpected living costs and lifestyle changes to the amazing warmth of Filipino hospitality, I'll take you through a journey that's as humorous as it is enlightening.
🔹 What I Wish I Knew:
The real deal on cost of living
Cultural nuances that make everyday a learning curve
How family and social interactions differ drastically
The challenges and perks of dating
Why "Filipino Time" might just change how you view your schedule
Whether you're considering a move yourself, or just curious about life across the globe, this video is your inside scoop into what it's really like to make a home in the heart of Southeast Asia.
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Пікірлер: 94

@SurprisedLabrador-gl6hy 13 күн бұрын

The big difference is in America, people think life is good if you're able to make enough money to live a comfortable life and afford everything you want. In the Philippines, life is good when you have family and friends by your side to laugh with, cry with and to be inspired by them with or without money to spend.

@celynatividad4584 5 күн бұрын

Couldn’t agree more 👍

@bishelski_16 2 күн бұрын

Yes we have this support system within our family.. money won’t give you the love and support you will need when you’re down and get depressed when you get older.❤

@myrnamonserrat5795 15 күн бұрын

We dont complain too much we are Happy what we have Thanks God for his Blessings 🙏🙏

@armastus1474 15 күн бұрын

So true, that's why we have poor infrastructure, no clean water, horrible traffic, brown outs, disgusting streets, homeless children, and people still living in shakes that are ready to crumble when we get our next good earthquake.

@GeoSer-lv9eb 15 күн бұрын

Howdy Brian appreciate for all those nice words you pronounce towards the former US colony Philippines 🇵🇭 God bless Philippines & USA 🇺🇸 Filipino American from Texas USA 🇺🇸

@balot-tatadominguez3341 2 күн бұрын

You sound very sincere and appreciative of the Filipino culture. Thank you for seeing my country in a good light❤

@audrinamaloc7331 15 күн бұрын

We are Blessed with All positive vibes, very kind, with manners respect and very Humble heart! Now 🇵🇭a paradise place… Of all foreigners… everyone is welcome!

@bornonjuly7052 15 күн бұрын

The reason why the Philippines has no chaotic minds unlike the west is because of our laidback cultures: 1. Ambitious but not so greedy because of the tribal and family oriented cultures. 2. Filipinos being so resilient had been in hardships since the time of their grandparents the reason that any small victory or achievements in life is being appreciated. 3. Filipinos are brave people but practice and subdue its tempers by mostly just walking from troubles. We have minimal cases of roadrage only happens sometimes in the big cities. 4. We have very rare case of mass shootings killing many people 10 and up casualties in 1 ocassion but take note we do also have cases of mental illness but Unlike in the west where it becomes normal. When calamities besiege places even in its most destructive manner, filipinos still have that tendency to get relax ,smiles and laugh. It never happens in many many country. In the US when hurricane Katrina ravage many states people are hysterical and so angry you can hardly talked to them blaming someone especially the government for all their musfortunes.

@Donnie-ng9tb 8 күн бұрын

Except you forget America attacked you 126 years ago killing 10s of thousands. After giving you your independence they made sure to install a corrupt regime to kowtow to America's wishes. Now you are just subservient to their wealth and sex pars.

@user-qx3hj5ox1o 10 күн бұрын

You are a literary expert... well said of life assessment about the Philippines, and tge people. God bless!

@reyronaldsolde2923 15 күн бұрын

Hey Brian! The way you narrated your life in the Philippines is like a poem! So beautiful to listen. Thank you for your appreciation about the culture, food and most especially the people. Enjoy you stay in the Philippines! Mabuhay ka! I am a Filipino lives in Cleveland Ohio..

@PhilAmStyle77568 13 күн бұрын

Brian, I second rhat. Your narration was one of the purest I have ever heard! A mix of witty irresistible jokes, a deep cultural dive and a very stirring moving and emotional summary of the Philippines, its kind welcoming and resilient people and scenic natural beauty. Should anyone out there hearing your narration not be moved by it, they can surely be officially declared as missing their hearts. God bless you Brian, soon the Philippines Tourist Bureau will call on you for their next Visit Philippines campaign video, featuring the roaring lion from Portland, OR!

@chestereguia6233 4 күн бұрын

I totally agree!

@EMEdel-ir4ti 15 күн бұрын

Hey Brian, your description of living in the Philippines is spot-on! You're very perceptive about the differences between Filipino and US social culture although their histories are intertwined. You've learned a lot since you first landed in the islands - it will be interesting to see how you progress if you stay longer.

@jimm.8977 6 күн бұрын

We may not be a perfect COUNTRY but we always enjoy the fullness of what GOD has given us everyday that makes as HAPPY.❤❤❤

@Cons2911 15 күн бұрын

You have a knack in telling stories

@noritacantal2801 15 күн бұрын

Most Pilipinos are contented to what we have...aside of having strong faith in God.🙏🙏🙏

@thetruthseekers316 15 күн бұрын

I’m a Filipino New Yorker and we’re always late lol

@allanabiva1557 15 күн бұрын

Well written. I do hope you experience the Philippines to the fullest. I am currently living in Australia, people would ask me - what's your long-term goal? To which I say, I'd come back home. They would give me this look and say why would you trade the Aussie life to the Philippines? To which we say, it's different back home - your neighbour is family, be part of the community and you will never feel alone - the marites will always mind your business haha. It's very hard to explain but its just happy there - regardless of the bad traffic.

@iyaley8888 4 күн бұрын

I am outside the Philippines right now, and you make me miss home sooo much. Filipinos don’t know how good we have it back home in terms of community and culture, aside from amazing nature!

@edmendoza1501 12 күн бұрын

Been to other Asian countries & I still don't understand that happiness is not all about richness or status quo, it is the ability to turn the worst times into a normal day at least, what about a normal day? It can be the best day in a snap...a Filipino can start the fire anytime, anywhere. Welcome to the best chill country & the happiest people on earth.

@mishaga6309 15 күн бұрын

Wonderful... another ode to Filipinos...❤❤❤😊

@Wander-hn6fd 15 күн бұрын

The writing is gorgeous---- too smart, too real. ❤❤❤

@proudajero1709 14 күн бұрын

I love how you present this video poetically. Awesome!

@Maricelpadilla-zn4zx 12 күн бұрын

Thank you for choosing Philippines😊

@Yjn75 10 күн бұрын

Cringe. Stop thanking foreigners for "loving our country", we don't owe them anything!

@Maricelpadilla-zn4zx 9 күн бұрын

@@Yjn75 but why? Ng dahil sa mga foreigners madami Ang natutulongan na mga kababayan natin especially in province🙄 not just because we thank to them we owe them? No, it's just an appreciation🤣✌️ stop also crab mentality dude✌️

@mimiblitberg 14 күн бұрын

Wow 🤯 🤩 the Philippines is lucky to have you sing praises about it. 👏 👏 👏. Mabuhay!

@user-mp4jo6ln9b 15 күн бұрын

This was so beautifully written! Love it!

@harrypingol3430 15 күн бұрын

Next is Rockwell Makati !

@dayeen8452 4 күн бұрын

Spot on! Thanks for appreciating our culture!❤❤❤

@disneylike644 15 күн бұрын

You made me laugh…..marites😂🇵🇭❤️❤️❤️ thank you for this wonderful video❤️ more power to your channel. Welcome to Philippines. Mabuhay🇵🇭❤️😊

@cristopolonava5000 15 күн бұрын

Wow! Tsismosa, Marites.local lingo!! Love it hehehe.

@KingRat71 10 күн бұрын

1. Limited if any public trahs cans. 2. No toilet paper at public toilets in malls. 3. Hot and in rainy season the humidity will drown you. 4. American food at restaurants is not up to standards you are used to. Pizza is poor at best and hot dogs are terrible. 5. Filipino time. 6. Traffic during rush hour is a nightmare. 7. Sarcasm and figures of speech will go over most peoples heads. So you risk offending people by accident. On the good side…… 8. The people are generally super super friendly and nice. 9. Food is very affordable mostly. 10. Beaches everywhere so dont waste your time and money on the tourist spots. Just go to local beaches. 11. Basically everyone speaks English. 12. Exchange rate is super helpful. 13. Mecial care is generally very affordable but make sure you have insurance for major events.

@armastus1474 15 күн бұрын

This is great man, but as a Filipino citizen, there are some of us that want to improve things. Yes, we got family and kindness, but we also have a mass amount of homeless children, we can't drink water from our taps, our electricity goes out often, and our traffic pollution is next level awful. So yea, thanks for noticing the good stuff, but I ask foreigners to not sweep under the rug our problems but instead help us push for improvements.

@Gman767 3 күн бұрын

Nice presentation

@conniehernandez6519 15 күн бұрын

You’re a pleasure to watch and listen to😍

@philjeans 13 күн бұрын

I love the literature and the narration❤

@fransodekerken-sf7xs 10 күн бұрын

Nice video and nice realistic positive words👍

@g22fancam 10 күн бұрын

I like the delivery, very poetic. I'm glad you are having a great time here, surely a place you can also call home. :)

@jeremiahdelapaz2466 5 күн бұрын

Ya I can tell your way of narrating is so excellently well crafted. It is verbose weave into strings of colorful words. It is like a cake with with rich trapping that is pleasant to hear. Go for it. Wrrie a book

@pagsureuy5322 15 күн бұрын

nakakatuwa naman the way you described your experiences here. Mabuhay!😊

@rosemarievernacchio8292 14 күн бұрын

Hi Brian, I wish you were a neighbor next to my apartment, you are a genre of a smart and very observant person who is nice to converse with! Watching from Nevada USA🇺🇸🇸🇪🇵🇭

@FernandoSanchez-uv3pm 11 күн бұрын

Mabuhay❤

@striderhiryu8549 15 күн бұрын

In the Philippines everyone is Welcome 😊😅😂

@needPeace6 15 күн бұрын

😅😅😅😅😅beautiful ode, Brian but hilarious

@arnoldbaylon3457 12 күн бұрын

New subscriber here, i enjoy watching your vlog.

@darkcocoa1127 15 күн бұрын

LIKE YOUR VOICE AND HOW YOU CONVERSE❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

@justsmy5677 13 күн бұрын

You mention baseball. One of the nice advantages to living overseas is you can subscribe to MLB TV and see all the games without blackouts. In the PI I used to eat breakfast by the pool and stream MLB TV on my phone. Subscribing after the season starts is a pretty good (discounted) price. FYI - I think the word "lechon" has the emphasis on the first syllable. Keep up the good work!!

@leahlegaspi5644 11 күн бұрын

What a beautfiul oral narrative. One of the beautiful.contents i watch as a siletn senior citizen..so precise amd clear voice over.Good job. Thanks much for sharing. Keep up.🤗👌

@rrubio6660 14 күн бұрын

Good to see you fixed how you show the Philippine flag.

@rosebrown2267 14 күн бұрын

Brian is now the new Chairman of BGC, Mergim already signed Off. I laughed out loud with your definition of the "Maritess" -They know your business better then yours hahahhahha... you hit the nail on the head.

@leonardoflores9605 14 күн бұрын

Brian what a wonderful background of your videos its amazing i love it the way you Vlog

@ericmjrs798 15 күн бұрын

Nice to see you roaming around Metro. Manila Philippines.

@allanwilliams1814 15 күн бұрын

G'Day from Oz, I have never wanted to visit but with your cool happy description ,Ill be there by Christmas.

@chadi4ever 14 күн бұрын

Touching commentary. New sub here!

@jojodavid7085 15 күн бұрын

A vlogger is someone who shows you their experience of a place. Tang'na . . . hindi ka vlogger, You are a fuckn POET ! Enjoy the PH my KABABAYAN in spirit .

@helendevera62 14 күн бұрын

❤❤❤ 😊

@kamuts7 14 күн бұрын

What camera you using, very high definition crystal clear video.

@ca8547 15 күн бұрын

Welcome to the Maharlika family

@nubainphenergan 15 күн бұрын

I love this vlog.

@LilyBeth-wm6lg 15 күн бұрын

Great video ❤ good morning

@JayarBdelaCruz Күн бұрын

Were you a writer (or still are)? The script was very well written. 👍🏽 👍🏽 👍🏽

@fuzzy4494 15 күн бұрын

"you say 7pm they hear 9" i'm dead. 😂

@christopherm.cianfrocco5685 11 күн бұрын

America is better because there is more opportunity, and there is no Filipino who would turn down any chance to work or live in America!

@johncarlobaraquiel4608 2 күн бұрын

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@myrnamonserrat5795 15 күн бұрын

Laughing at you Brian you are already a filipino you know Tsismosa and MARITES 😅😅😅not me😂

@mayquestadio2759 15 күн бұрын

♥️♥️♥️

@harrietdeluna1390 15 күн бұрын

I will eat Balut anytime if I’m in Manila balut her in America is not good as the balut we eat at midnight while we are setting in our doorstep hanging with friends Friday night and weekend and on spot jamming when friends have guitar on hands .

@leozorrel 15 күн бұрын

ugh! i might come late but not 1 to 2 hours.

@ronvanhalen 15 күн бұрын

Hope u can meet a Filipina that u can really cherish, Filipina's does not account u for how much money u make, so flexing is not that big of a deal, they prefer more romantic and traditional approach. Flowers and chocolates, ezpeazy.. Then invest in a condo and make it like airbnb, go down south in Batangas, lookup Pico de loro or Punta Fuego

@poppypoppy98 10 күн бұрын

Happiness is about having quality relationships. Something the West does not have.

@ronnienestor 15 күн бұрын

Very few Karens here in PH vs. USA.

@archsword2446 15 күн бұрын

no divorce here

@330toSRT8 12 күн бұрын

So balut is your new pre-workout secret? 😄

@mikeg9554 14 күн бұрын

The philippines is everything the describe! Just don't lift those beautiful stones! Underneath them, you'll find the rather unpleasant truth.

@josepanicucci8591 15 күн бұрын

PH is paradise on earth for rich Filipinos only & not the ideal country for foreigners to settle foreigners in PH can't own properties & can only own 40% of any PH business if the main Fil. owner allows it foreigners obtain PH citizenship if born & raised in PH which is not your case Brian South American countries don't have such restriction & are also cheap South Americans are also friendly service oriented & accomodating people just like Filipinos

@murrayspiffy2815 15 күн бұрын

You forgot the part where you paid for the family party.

@albertjavar5873 15 күн бұрын

You get your filipino citizenship

@dan96746 13 күн бұрын

Foreigners visiting Philippines stop comparing Philippine to your country it’s not the same so stop freakin complaining

@cjcrystal1726 15 күн бұрын

😂 pobalcion makati = if vegas strip had a baby with a night market hahahaha

@time2eat850 15 күн бұрын

Bruh the sun as warm as a SAN MIG 😂😂😂 "MARITES = KAREN" 😂😂😂

@unexpected8377 11 күн бұрын

Women there are far more fit

@ejnrose 15 күн бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂 LOL. MARITES. THATS LIFE FULL OF STORY LIKE A FAIRY TAILS

@TC-kf9zw 4 күн бұрын

Yaaaaawn nothing new here, just another video from a newbie to PI who thinks their video is the first or the best .......lol

@HrmtatManda 14 күн бұрын

More Pinoy click baiting!

@markdavis6835 15 күн бұрын

My only real serious complain is the "skin tax". Even being with a Filipina is try to buy a car, rent or buy a house if they see an American guy first they will try to jack up the price. So whenever possible I let her do all the talking so we don't pay the skin tax.

@mrwonderful612 15 күн бұрын

Very true. I don't really mind it at the street markets where I get told the RayBan sunglasses I want are $3.00 (Peso equivalent), but my Filipina wife returns and the cost for her is only $1.50. I understand a street market bump in pricing. But, I have found the same thing happens in professional offices as well, as with my dentist, my dermatologist, my travel agent, and others where the difference in price that I get quoted is HUNDREDS of dollars more than the Filipinos are assessed. Thanks, Brian! I just subscribed.