Hi Mark, really appreciate your channel. You’re an inspiration to a seasoned gentleman living in the west. I’m married to a Filipina and intend to partly retire to the Philippines.

The Filipinos are some of the friendliest and nice people that I've come across. I'm Samoan but living in Auckland, New Zealand, and have met so many Filipino people and I love them for many reasons.

Thanks Mark. I'm very down and out. Clinically depressed, heartbroken, lonely, bored, etc. A struggle everyday. Hearing your story and words like "don't give up" mean so much to me and inspire me to do what you have done. Thanks again.

Great story! I've lived here 5 years... Came because I hurt my back and couldn't work any more and only social security! Now life is great, met a girl who takes care of me and made me well with good food, massage, Love! I don't want to go back to the states either!

Living in the Philippines is not for everyone but for those Filipinos as always when they retired they went back to the Philippines because the life in the Philippines is too far to compare than living in the foreign land. As planned when i retire early since I have only 2 more years and 4 months to wait then i will leave the USA. I like to live in the province where my parents lived and the property is facing the ocean which is very peaceful and quiet with fresh air , fresh seafoods and fresh vegetables plus with coconut trees, and banana trees around the property. Im looking forward to go home and experience a life in the Philippines.

Hi mate, I'm an Aussie and been here in PH close to 10 years. I agree the people, place and hospitality make this the No. 1 choice to live. I'm a single dad with my EVERYTHING a 6 yr old daughter who changed my life. I wouldn't change a thing. Loved your perspective and would love to chat one on one some time. Cheers mate Jon

The Phillipines will give you new life. It's an amazing place.

Living a simple life with your loved ones, is more satisfying.

I left my country in the early 80's,lived and worked in Dubai and Malaysia and traveled the world,based in Dubai,the I came home to continue my work in the Philippines opened my branch company in the Philippines. 40 years away from my comfort zone,here I am back home in my Town.The Pandemic freeze all my work,my business but not my Philanthropic tasks.3 years of no income,really struggled,under medication,and 2 of my sons died during the Covid times 2021 and 2022. Can you imagine the severe hit like a bomb to me?But when I came into your Chanel Mark,it was like a bomb of inspiration...I was ablento slowly move on...and I did and still moving on working now on my project Urban Farming for food supply for my family and community and will expand soon to every community in my Region.Faith,Patience and Empathy are my strongest weapon plus listening to great people like you Mark LIFE GOES ON.Thank you Mark

You can start your own company or business in Dumaguete assisting expats who want to settle here in the Philippines. You can do travel arragement, airport transport, Helping them find a place you stay and maybe a dating service for those who wish to find forever love. Who knows. Great Job Sir. Enjoy the Philippines.

Mark, I love these kind of videos where you talk to the camera and tell stories. I know they take a lot of work but they are worth it I think. Thank you.

Thank you for sharing your story. Your persistence and perseverance, despite the many obstacles, is truly inspirational.

Thanks for sharing...gone thru a bad divorce and bankrupt now....I'm a Filipino American but carry a Filipino passport.. your story gives me hope. Thank you....& I too enjoy riding my motorcycle around ( had a nice car before,) thanks for giving me hope..more videos pls

Beautiful true story Mark. Im a filipina and am living here in the United States. I do have a good job here. However, I really miss the simple living I once had over there. Your story is inspiring.

G-day from Victoria Australia. Thank you for sharing this video, perfect timing for me ! I’m at the breaking point, 68, after being a widower for 6 long lonely years, I need a warm change so thank you once again for your inspirational video. Cheers

Hey Mark, Thanks for sharing your journey. Very positive and encouraging. Grateful,

When your back is against the wall and you step out in faith, things seem to work out. I've had it happen for me several times.

Just found your channel. I enjoyed your post today. I've been coming to the Philippines since 2007. I'm also a friend of Enrique. Met him years ago in Cebu. I live in northern cebu with my wife. I love my life here in the Philippines. I love the family atmosphere here. I found a good woman and we dated over eight years before I asked her to marry me. Been married now four years. My first marriage. She has a large family and I love them all. We built a house here on her parents property overlooking the Cebu Strait. Great story, I really enjoyed listening to you I look forward to checking out your other videos.

My snappy salute Sir! Enjoy the Philippines. Simple life is indeed a happy life. Thanks for loving this country

As a side note : I was watching "Pt 2 How Retired Business Owner Thomas found Happiness in the Philippines. " - Thomas's predictions in Feb 2021 were spot on accurate !! You might want to consider having him back on....

Well done Mark , great message to put out there , it will give some people hope … Be nice and you are 👍👍

When you come from a foreign country, especially, the US, and come to the Philippines, you can see how fortunate you are when you see the standard of living here compared to yours. You can never be depressed about yourself here coz even though, mostly, people here are poor, they know how to entertain themselves. People here are very social and hospitable to tourists. Will make you smile and laugh. Oh yeah for sure, Filipino people knows that laughter is the best medicine.

Wayyy Kool. Thx a Ton for the Post.

It made a pleasant change to hear about your life struggles as so many like to give the impression that they have tons of money and only well off people should come to the Philippines I've been here 11 years

Thank You for loving our country, culture people.Watching from Canada

Mark. Great story. Philippines will change your life into better situation you had before. You did it. Please continue with your channel.

thanks for the advice . you have saved people with the positive outlook presented. I have been in a dark place and traveling to Asia has awaken my manhood and value my experience can bring . thanks for thinking of other men .

Great video Mark, appreciate your transparency and you sharing some of your story.

Cool story..Congrats

fantastic mate, nothing is sugar coated with you! is what it is...

Thanks for sharing your story Give me hope Stuck in Australian in a rut only in my 50s and it all feeling like what’s it all for Hope to save enough to travel to Philippines 🇵🇭 and see something totally different Cheers Mike

I appreciate the work you are doing for all the men out there that feel lost and depressed. Maybe you helped someone to get out of a debilitating depression , leading to something horrible. Good on you brother ❤

Fascinating life story and I’m glad you’ve found the Philippines as that place to de-stress from life back in the US. I’m about 10 years away from moving over to Thailand, along with my Thai wife. Keep up the good stories and I love your Channel.

I am happy to hear your story that you find paradise here in Philippines. Wishing you all the best together with your Filipina wife. God bless.🙏😊

Absolutely true,sir. Sometimes,material things are not enough to make you happy.. as long as you are happy and contented with what u have right now: your family and living simple life..things will be alright.. 🇵🇭

I appreciate your down to earth simplicity and love for life. Wishing you more happiness.

I’m thinking of doing the same exact thing in 2023. Quit my job and pack my stuff to fly to Cebu. There’s nothing to look forward to here in America. I’m excited to start my new life.

Learn from Filipino RESILIENCY that's what we are

I've been following your channel for a while now and although my life is mostly in Thailand, you do give me inspiration to visit Philippines and try out living there.

You last 3 years is tremendously encouraging thanks so much

Mark I don't get tired of hearing your story is great to see you evolve and prosper God Bless

Once again Mark I'm really happy and proud of your success story. I've watched Reekay and traveled to the Philippines in 2011. There weren't very many vloggers from the USA back then. I am truly happy for you and your perseverent mindset. Happy 3rd anniversary! Thanks for sharing your story -- learned some other things that I didn't know about you -- and I'm sure you've given hope to others. Keep on keeping on!!!

Many thanks for sharing your story Mark, even if your vlog changes just one person's life you have done something good 👍

Like what you said man, "Don't give up!" I am a Filipino now living in Spain. But when retirement comes, I'll be back to my country and continue what I left out when I came to Spain and go back and forth to Manila and Spain. All the best Mark and stay safe always!!!

I really enjoyed this, I stopped half way through to sign up on Camby, I tried before but never heard back. I moved to the Philippines in February, Im here for good, my fiance and I built a home and we have a truck. I love being here, we visited Negros a,few months ago. Went to Bias city, thanks for sharing

No matter how hard life gets on the low road of life, with time and fortitude and few words of hope ,and a small push from our fellow man being a stranger or not can get us all back on the high road of life ...Seen it many times , I find material things and being brain washed into consumerism is like chasing \the dragon / I respect and thank you for your words of encouragement to all those that need that boost of confidence ...

You came along way Mark. We all love happy endings !

glad to hear you are doing good my friend and wish you all best. hope to see you when i come to the Philippines. cheers and tnx

Wow!!! I love your story! REGARDS to your wife and to you. Stay SAFE 🇺🇸🙏💐

I am where you were. You are truly an inspiration. See you soon!

That's a great story Mark...God bless!

Thats the spirit. Positive outlook and never giving up. Surround your environment with good people and use critical thinking and always be kind.

Hi Mark, new to your vlogs. I was raised in Bacolod City, perhaps you'd been there. Had been out of Philippines 36 years, living in Southern California. Also a retired army reservist, spent 27 years with deployments in middle east. Evaluating to going back in Negros, I am worrying about safety here in the US. Violent crimes keep on rising. So may incidents were people of Asian decent had been beaten or harassed. It seems not the America I known before. Not 62 yet so not in SS pension but with VA and army pensions. Also doing online teaching, its a trade school, teaching electrical theories, codes and building electrical system. Thank you, appreciate your updates.

This popped up on my recommended feed.KZfaq seems to know that I'm going back to the Philippines after being abroad for 16 years.Thank you for the inspiring story sir!

Appreciate your story , you survived , you endured and now you thrive . A lot of people would have given up Give yourself a pat on the back incredible mental strength

I'm so happy for you Mark. Let it never end for you.

WOW Mark I really like the Inspiring Story, Good Thing You Decided to Change your Destiny… Good job 👍 👍👍👌✌️🙌👋❤️🇺🇸

Amazing story. You were truly all in on this adventure.

Great message brother and glad things went your way for a change! Seems to me you received a few blessings that were well deserved! Keep putting one foot in front of the other.

Thank you so much for nice story.

Great to hear it all again! Good job!

Hi Mark. Good evening all the way from Chicago, USA. I was born and raised in Manila, Philippines and emigrated here for economic reason. I was petitioned by Roseland Hospital as a nurse after passing nursing exams and interviews. I'm happy for turning your life 180 degree. I think Philippines is undiscovered, under represented and simply put it underdog. Philippines has a lot of things to offer to expats like you. A lot of people speaks English to start with. We welcome Americans and any other foreigners that come to visit or live in the Philippines permanently. I too with my family are thinking of going back home to live there. Thanks for sharing your life. I'm sure a lot would find it helpful in battling loneliness, desperation and helplessness. God bless. "Mabuhay".

Thank you Mark.

OMG! Thank you for this man! This is a really wale up call for me. My life and relationship is sucks I might tight my belt and bite a bullet and follow what make me feel happy.

Thanks for your channel and Paul's . They helped a lot and I arrived in Cebu, unvaxxed, had 6 days quarantine and now free to move around 😁

Great happy for you

Hey Mark, this was a very revealing part of your life that you're telling us about. Thanks for this Mark, i appreciate your honesty, personally i think you're a good guy, no b/s from you. This without a doubt, would be the best video you have done. Good luck mate, hope your life continues to be happy and contented for you, and your lovely wife. Bob NZ.

What a great story. Made me cry a bit. I'm a local and I stayed a year in DGT and Valencia. Great place. Nice people. I hope you're doing well now and happy. All the best!

Great video! I moved to Portugal from America. I don't need much to live, but I can't live without my surf board and wine.

Hi Mark Nice meeting you the other day at Ground Zero. Thanks for recapping your story. More people men especially need to reminded that there is hope. Regardless of your circumstances or situation life can dramatically change for the better. You have to stay positive keep moving forward and listening to other inspirational stories. We can all learn from each other's stories. Need to hear the good, bad and sometimes ugly . Keeping it real and staying positive will help anyone. Life is too short live it. Live in the moment and enjoy each day. Make your own personal happiness a reality. Many men work their whole lives and don't know what they want. Discover, learn, and live life. Make mistakes fail, sometimes end up nothing,..like in a divorce or failed relationships, appreciate the blessing of life itself. The Philippines will change any man Regardless of age or social status . Embrace the people the culture and assimilate. Leave the Westen world's behind Don't chase material goods or money or cars or homes. When it's all over you can't take it with you. Only the friendships you created the moments that you shared with loved ones and the experiences that shaped your life. Keep up the channel and being inspirational to many others. Your life can change dramatically..Make a decision and take action and let life unfold and surprise you. Enjoy the journey, be kind to others, lots of beautiful warm hearted people in the Philippines and exapts. Life is meant to be lived. Like Nike slogan " Just do it. " Live, love and take care of each other and your world can be an exciting adventure. Thank you Mark ..and everyone take care and thank you for sharing your stories and others. It's a blessing to all of us. Stay happy stay positive and keep up the wonderful work your doing!!

Hello Mark. I really enjoyed your story. Your honesty is admirable and helpful. I am 62, healthy, fit and retired. I have a decent retirement, not a lot, but enough. I myself just finished a two year long typical USA gold-digger divorce. I am getting ready to make a trip to the Philippines this November. I went to Thailand last year for several months and this year want to explore your area . I want to be somewhere that I can socialized, but not a big city. Do you feel Dumaguete would be a cost effective, yet fun area to visit. Any advice of areas to look at staying.

They are the most generous people I know, I work with many there are the 1 or 2 that are different overall most beautiful peoples

Good life baring story of your life. Appreciate your good advocacy. May God bless you more. From Münich. 🤠😎

Glad you're enjoying the good life in the Philippines. For sure, you're an inspiration to your KZfaq subscribers. Keep it up!

Great story, listened to it while driving to work. Your life has been an adventure bro, stay strong and keep on traveling/exploring!

Thanks for sharing your incredible story. I've been married to a Filipina for almost 9 years now---here in Louisiana. We are both working towards retirement in the Philippines. You are very inspiring! I think about living there every single day. I can't get there soon enough. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.

What a nice story you have. God bless to you and i salute your message "DONT GIVE UP" right i agree never gave up you have to fight.

Hey Mark...didn't know your story. Thanks for sharing. I lived in Cebu up until March 2000 and had a call center there. But shut it down. I look forward to getting back eventually. Kinda of needed your video today.

I’m so glad I got out of my comfort zone… within a few years we travelled big chunks of SE Asia. How many people can say they’ve lived 2 or more cultures, in one life time. That’s what drove me to decide to build in the Philippines. Love your channel… don’t often chime in but this video resonates with me.

Hey Mark, Your'e a very courageous person for telling your story on youtube. A lot of people have the same issues but won't admit it even to themselves. I'm happy you are doing well! I'm going to Thailand next month (food is better)

You have a great story and a lot of balls to move to the Philippines under those circumstances. I'm coming next year, but I'll be 70 and will start drawing social security.

I loved the part about losing his fanny pack + having some honest kids finding + returning it.

wow! this video is very inspiring. thank you for sharing a part of your life here in the Phil.. stay happy and positive man.

Mark, this video was really inspiring. I just shared it with a man who is going through a bad divorce. I think this video will help during a dark time

Good story . Positive attitude . Thanks for advice .

Thank you. Very very inspiring.

Great inspiration.... thanks for sharing.

I can relate to what your saying. I'm a younger man who was in a rut and had the opportunity to work and live overseas in Asia 8 years ago, and it was by far the best decision I have ever made. Every time I think about returning to the USA it just seems to get worse.

Living in the Philippines is really great the people are friendly and warm hearted less stress away from the ratrace in US

Congratulations! Great going Mark

You’re very blessed to have been given new lease on life. I wouldn’t credit this to luck as I believe we all make our own luck. You’re a testament to this. Onwards and upwards!

Mark, happiness is a destination, you found it brother. I would like to chat with you sometime?

Nice appreciated thanks for sharing ur story watching from Hongkong 🙏👍🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

Being content with what you have I think is the moral of your story at least how I'd sum up your story and that alone goes a long way for anybody who'd take it seriously. Even in the Philippines, not just in America and many plce else, people who have bombarded themselves with a lot of materials may have been happier, but Life as we know it boils down to being happy and having peace inside of you. This is your story Mark, thanks for making me realize.

Thank you for the positive content. See you there soon.

Great stories you share Mark, life always going on and never give up.

Thank you for the encouragement brother! We are so happy that you both are doing great.

Great story! Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for sharing your story. My filipina wife and I moved to the Philippines from Texas about 14 months ago to retire. We're currently living in Muntinlupa City. I have to admit that the move hasn't been easy and sometimes I really miss the states, but now that we're in our second year things are getting better. I wish you continued success.

Thanks for sharing this amazing & inspirational story. I moved to Colombia last year and it is the BEST decision ever. What a fulfilling life!