Sounds like a good plan to stay six months in each country because I’m sure it is much harder in the Philippines during this time

I’m from Angra dos Reis, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil .Canada's salary is very unique for financial freedom

I’m American and my wife is Filipina, we have a farm in Aurora in Mindano, and spend part of the time both places. You are making a sound decision. Best to you both.

Nice sharing my dear nice plant big leave

Nice Vid! The garden plants look great.

Thanks for this advice. Makes a lot of sense. Your plan to stay part-time both in the Philippines and Canada sounds great!

Good luck to the both of you, the most important thing is, you guys are still striving to have the best of what you have and Be happy about it. More often, it is that feeling of being GRATEFUL that keeps us going.

Hi I'm Robert Thomas today is my 1st day coming across your channel, thank youll for Posting this video, Robert Thomas, Houston TX

Hi guys, hope you are happy wherever you are in the world. It can be difficult, especially in the twilight years. Great vid! I will be following your channel.

You speak so eloquently I just recently discovered your channel and look forward to your new videos. Be well.

Honestly speaking, i have been living in NYC for 25 years but I can't get used to this winter /cold weather . the 4 seasons used to be exciting but I got fed up with it. I would be a snowbird when I retire. you are right 6 mos phils and 6 mos canada sounds like a great plan. canada winter is very cold and snowy....you would want to be in the tropics on those times. Good luck to your plans and to wherever you decided to be...

Excited for you guys to come back here in Canada. We will have -1this wed., so spring sounds really good to come back.

Thank you for your advice. At least Mr. John gave it a good try. I also, am going to give it a good try. This pandemic mess up a lot of things.

I read an article about five years ago when I was thinking of moving to a warmer state as I live in the cold upper midwest of the US. The advice from the article was: rent first then if you like the location then buy or build a house. I like Maria's advice not to burn your bridges so that you can go back where you came from if things do not work out.

Very informative video. Good Luck in your new venture. Cheers!

that's same thing i do... but i spend 9 months in philippines and 3 months in USA... mainly because the USA is too expensive for me to stay for 6 months... also i go in the winter not in the summer... because i enjoy the cold snowy weather after 9 months of summer here in the philippines... plus it's the holiday season in november-december-january and i can spend thanksgiving and christmas with my children and grand children.

I will try to take a peek of your videos sometimes👍

Hello John and Maria, I subscribed to your channel and clicked the notification bell 🔔. I believe there's going to be some gardening happening around your place. It's winter here in the USA, I'm not a winter gardening person and when You're heading to Canada I'll be starting my spring gardening. You mentioned two reasons for going back to Canada I see you love your husband and you want the best for him. Plus Having insurance is very important, we need it young or older. I pray you can find ways to stay busy in Canada.❤ I'm off to view more of your videos, let's see what's in store for your subscribers. Have a great day💐

I think this is great, the best of two worlds for all the right reasons! No regrets, just pivoting your life to match your style! The pandemic has really made things tough as you both like to live more active lifestyles- hopefully Canada will be in a much better position when you come home...at least the plan looks like Dad will not have to shovel snow, if you are here for the summer months and back overseas in the winter! Sending lots of love from Canada and wishing you guys good luck on your new plan of retirement! XOXO

I saw your video when you first moved in 2019 and glad to see your update now. You've done well and your experience sure will help others in making their decisions about retirirng in the Philippines.

My parents stay in Canada for six months and six months in the Philippines and it works perfectly for them.

Very reasonable and understandable! Good luck to you!

Am retired as well, in Canada. Going only on a yearly trip to Pinas, when it gets too cold,during winter. After a few weeks of sunny breaks, touching base with relations, visiting local tourist spots in the Phil., I long to go back to Canada. Phil. Weather have a troubling effect on my health, as I am accustomed already to Canadian weather. Respiratory problems sets in, skin allergies starts. Can’t adjust anymore to the local way of life when boredom comes. You can’t always be in vacation spots in the Phil., as it would be too costly. Parks are scarce and there is no other destination except these big business boxes (malls). Urban areas are too densely populated and local transport is a bit challenging. But all of these are well compensated by the joy you’ll have with old friends and close relatives, much more, of the local delicious food you will consume. I am still trying to get that balance of going back and forth, hopefully, as long as my walking feet could still stand and support me.

A video every expat thinking about retiring in the Philippines should watch. To me you're making a sound decision to live each place 6mo out of the year. Hats off to ya.

I think that’s s really wonderful plan that you and john came up with. Half a year here in Canada and half over there sounds really good.

WOW, what a good Idea me and my have from you guys, We are also from Mindanao Philippines, Living here in Canada...God Bless John and Maria.. Amping Pirmi

like watching your channel and others I always pay attention way back then, I see people here in the states who worked and saved for retirement all their lives. They go on vacation there decide to stay there. years later realized they are NOT happy for all sorts of reasons relatives issues utang etc. I go home yearly to get used to the way of life there so much to consider you can't cover it all. we just have to deal with changes along the way and have a backup plan. I feel once we get to 60's we are on barrowed times. So enjoy life and do what make us happy.

Great video, very practical advise . Thanks for sharing po.

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Hello new friend here I love 💕 you home very beautiful thanks 🙏 for a beautiful house tour I’m glad I found your channel I just subscribe watching from California thanks 🙏 for sharing your awesome vedio keep safe ❤️

Hi, i think your plan and advice is very sound. I plan to do something quite similar as i enter semi retirement. All the very best.

Thanks for the vlog 👍👍

Totally understand and agreed bless you..

yes sounds like a great plan it is my plan to soon

Thanks for the advice

Hi Maria, we did the same thing, living in the Philippines for 2 years we decided to come back to Canada for the same reason health care,

Yes very good advice !

Big decisions. Life is about moving forward and adapting . But, you give good advice, don’t make irreversible steps too early after any major life decision. Welcome back to Canada!

Wow 🤩 Sounds like a very good solution 👍🏻 Every couple who can do this should do this in my opinion.

Thanks for sharing this madam!New subscriber here!

Good advise

Your advice is very practical. Health Insurance is a major part of the decision making moving back to the Philippines in a retirement age.

You both made a wise choice. Health concerns are on the top of priorities.

Good topic!

Completely logical and it is better to try than not. Good luck!

Really nice 6 months is really good decision just reality health insurance

Hi! great channel!

Your new subscriber from Switzerland 🇨🇭

Hello Maria,i like your channel,im from Québec Canada,its too cold out here 😰 thank you guys for sharing 💖💖💖👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏stay safe and god bless 🙏🙏🙏

Good idea

You can not forget your roots! Dito ka nagsimula! The pretty hard things to deal living in our OWN LAND IS THE HEALTH INSURANCE! Specially if you have an Existing HEALTH CONDITION! MONEY TALKS! 💰

great idea..

Its good to both of you living in your own country for every 6 months as long as you are always happy together

That's exactly what my husband and me are planning to do, 6 & 6 between here in U.S. and PHils., thanks for sharing, big help !

Six months in beautiful Canada with wonderful people and six months in the beautiful Philippines with wonderful people, who could ask for anything more?

thank you for being honest with boredom...6 and 6 is best...peace from Mississauga

I like your channel I live in California my father is from mindano hes past already but I went on vacation there in 1976/and in 1978 but have COUSIN’s there still but it looks beautiful there some day I will visit again

Great video ,it make me worry a bit ,we are mowing to Mindanao next year,I hope we adapt easy to Philippine way of life

Hello Maria. Sorry for the late watch. I hope your new plan works out better. Inflation is crazy over here. I'm sure it's the same in Canada. Wishing you guys the best. I think that's what we'll try before we make a permanent decision. I hope you'll continue to make video's in Canada too?

Hi fellow Canadian how are you guys doing?very nice video we just started our new Channel God bless you guys

I’m new to your channel. My plans are to retire soon in the Philippines from the USA. Hopefully I can afford to come back to the US for a few months visit every year. I’m nervous about my decision, but for now I’m staying with it. Your place in Mindanao is so beautiful. I hope the best in your travels.

Sounds like a good plan. Post some videos from Canada.

Everyone is on their own unique journey for sure. Sometimes you have to make the hard decisions. It’s good to have a 6-month break from Canada 🇨🇦 that’s super cold for everyone. At the end of the day, you have to choose what’s best for you. I’m going to miss Canada for sure. Yet. I miss the Philippines also. We shall see. 😃 Thank you for sharing your journey.

My personal opinion..sad to say medical assurance is the main problem here in Phil....but please keep visiting Phil...your still welcome here anytime! Enjoy your senior life...mabuhay!

And me personally, I love living in Australia better in the Philippines. I have a full time work in Australia, I enjoy my driving, and I love that space, a lot of space to do gardening, and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Hello John and Maria. You can Get Bored here for sure and limited things to do and go. But living here 6 months and there in Canada 6 months that is a good thing . Yes feeling of wonder recharge yourself. God bless you both and you are right live here first for a while and see if you like it. Ruth and I will be back in USA for few months next year

To each his own, managing expectations, understanding the pitfalls, family ties, location, and of course good health and not having to rely on healthcare that is very costly in the Philippines are key factors. I love Davao City !

I live in Canada and retired. We have a two acre farm that we garden and enjoy in the summer, then travel in the winter., except for this pandemic. I feel it’s the best of both worlds.

I am somewhat of you going back to Canada,but it is for the best. All I can say is good 🤞☺️

Hello po madam, it’s a very nice and a fresh air to live there….. there’s no like home. Only in thé Philippines. Our native land…

Hi Belen.....My husband too doesn't like to stay long in the Phil.He felt lonely......ingat

Hope that works out for you. Yes we enjoy Aussie Farming also. We are actually finally leaving Manila for our home in Palawan. Been waiting almost 2 yrs since pandemic started.

That's good decision ma'am 6 months in Canada and 6 months in Philip.good luck and GOD bless.

Maam kauswagan mindanao I cant wait to have my garden 😀

Thanks for your honesty, I did notice over time that your husband seems depressed

Exactly what my wifey n me is planning as soon as my wifey retired.She got 3 more years n that’s quick nowadays.Planning to stay say 3months in the Philippines n split it to different places n might include a trip to neighboring asian countries as well.We’ll just rent anyways for less stress n headache.Gudluck to y’all n God bless us all!Watchin fr Charlotte,NCarolina,USofA. Merci.

Hello po new here. Stay safe wherever you are po.

Thank you for your blog. We been in San Juan Batangas since 2016. We are both FilAm. My husband family migrated to San Francisco in 1966. We are both happy with our lives. My husband is 68yrs old and we are living with his SS and government pension. I am busy with my gardening and my husband is in to computer and gaming. We love our retirement in the Philippines, that we are now selling our San Francisco home. We will use some of the money to travel with our kids and grandkids. Because, life is to short enjoy while you still can. Have a positive and wonderful memories in this lifetime. We also have several Expat friends in Batangas. Good luck to you.

Welcome back to Canada! Wishing you the best on your plans! I can't help looking at that beautiful Amaryllis on your table. Do you grow them in your garden? Or are they available in the nurseries there?

Heasrd your story for the first time. Will folow you.

Oh no..its funny you’re going back to Canada and we cant wait to go back to our house in Guimaras Island near Iloilo😀 We were suppose to have our cataract surgery last Mar 2020 but due to Pandemic we were forced to stay longer here in Tx near our son’s house. Weve been very bored here and missed our 11 dogs, cows, goats, chickens and my garden. Luckily we have caretakers who took care of everything in our property. We are due to fly out on Feb 18 and were so glad and relieved that there’s no more hotel quarantine. Weve been living on and off in the Philippines since 2015 when we bought a condo in Paranaque but we sold it in 2017 because its not the lifestyle we want as retirees….its like living in an apartment and I like to have a garden. So when we found a 1 hectare property in Guimaras, we love it because of the ocean view and we have mango, tamarind and other trees. We built a country style house with 3 bedroom 2 baths and it was done in 3 months. I wish you find happiness back in Canada…try 6 months at a time just to change scenery, but im sure youll miss your beautiful house, and your daily chores and the good people and family nearby. Good Luck John and Maria and may you keep yourself happy and content…healthy and safe😷

Sounds good,

The best way is to stay 4 month in the Philippines and staying in Canada or the US. Don't need to spend big houses in the Philippines, I think small house and a big lot is enough.

That's my plan because I love Canada too. I want to live in two of my fave countries in the world! Your advice will help others rethink about their plans upon retirement. God bless you😍😍😍

Maganda yung plano nyo po. 6 mos. dun at 6 mos. dito para di ma-bored si husband hanggang kung saan bansa babawian ng buhay. Ang mahalaga ay enjoy life habang may buhay.

Thanks for info.. we (US national) bought a property in Mnl for retirement, health care is def impt.

You have a good p.an 6 months in Canada 6 months in Philippines ,we are of retirement age and are very healthy with no issues so we plan 100% in Philippines ,just not sure where ,but province life is the best ,away from big cities

that is a plan also for my husband..when he retired...he dont want to stay for life in pinas because of insurance ..

Nice sharing my friend excellent video greetings from japan 🇯🇵 saan kayo sa Mindanao mam

Same, situation, from Australia sigh

And especially, we ARE both retirees, and my partner is on pension already. It will be too expensive for us to be here, considering that my partner is not an easy person to feed, .....he is used to the luxuries of what Australian life can offer.

Hellow you have a good decision sayang nman kase mga benefits sa canada.na wala nman maantay sa pag stay sa pinas kase mgkaiba ang rules ng bawat country.thanks for sharing keep it up

Your video popped up on my screen and can see you and your husband have somethig in common with my wife and I. Six months in the Philippines Six months in husbands home country is an ideal living arrangement Why? Snowbirds have more fun and the best of both worlds! My wife and I have been snowbirds for 15 plus years. We divide our time between homes in the USA and the Philippines. If you work hard, and carefully plan you can have your cake and eat it too. :)

Exactly my plan. Will travel back and forth and not truly retire in P.I.

John is probably homesick since he lives most of his life in Canada. He is bored because he needs to see his old friends or socialization with his peers. Your plan will be very good as long as traveling is safe. John is probably at my age and I usually like socializing with my peers and keeps me away from boredom. Or maybe have contact with Canadian expats in the Phil will help. Your you tube channel should have suggested with Canadian connection so as to have more retired expats followers esp Canadians. Thanks for your vlog again!

Well , I’ve retired , and decided to stay on the island . We will have to get together, when you move back . I thinks that’s great , you get the benefit of enjoying two countries .

The politicians should take care of the health system in the Philippines. Especially seniors and low income families. I know not that easy. But they need to think of a way and do it for the benefits of the citizens.

I understand the boredom. I get terribly bored when I visit my mother in her birthplace of Cuartero, Capiz, and that's only for two weeks at the most.

Obviously hard for the guy much transitional factors to adapt with. Retirees from Canada, UK and Australia has also to deal wd their funding resources ( retirements) as these countries seems to have a different govt policies and deposit systems in managing such.

Not much different than thousands f others do.. Sounds good to me🙏👏