Youre absolutely right. My Cousin is a stewardess & she met her millionaire husband in Hongkong & now they have 3 beautiful kids. They built a mansion in Neg. occ. & they have a private resort & a vacation house right there in the beach

I'm a Filipino-American living in So.Cal and have lived here for 40+ years. I've visited the Philippines for the past 2 years. After the first visit, all I could think about is my next visit. Life is much simpler and found myself happier.

Their money will strech more here in Phil. They become billionaires as well with their millions and live like kings.

We millionaires move to the Philippines to remain millionaires and become billionaires . Something that can not be done any longer in the US as easy any more . I now sit back and watch my millions grow .

There are plusses and minuses for both arguments. My wife of 10+ years is from Cebu and we reside in NE Texas. I retired well 2 years ago. I asked her several times if she wants to relocate back to a nice area in the Philippines. She has consistently said no. Yes, it's expensive to live in NE Texas ($80,000.00 a year) but we live very,very well. What is the major upside for us? Texas is a big dang state and within it we have beaches,the Hill Country, pristine state and national parks, cheap fuel, cheap utilities,a mostly non-corrupt police, a mostly non-corrupt local and state government,easy shopping, easy access to healthcare, etc. I'm into my Harley's big time: in Texas a 300 mile ride at 70 mph is just a short jaunt. Not possible in PI. Also in the P.I there is an electronic I.D. tied to your smart phone that isn't optional. You have to have it to be able to function. That is the main deal breaker for me. If you're happy I'm happy for you. But for many,many folks (about 340,000,000) the U.S. is still the "go to" place to live and be happy.

I guess we forget that it is all temporary.

Well. I was not in a good relationship here at least in my opinion. Just felt used and trapped and wondered all the time where are these wonderful girls? I'm not in a relationship anymore and ... I never want to be. But now the Pi is finally starting to feel like Thailand to me. Very slowly. People leave me alone. And I love that and appreciate that. I plan to bounce all around SE Asia. I get more out of that by myself. I was married for 30 years and she's dead now. But the more I am alone, the more I think maybe that was the way I was always supposed to be. Everyone is different. My message is do what makes you feel good not what everyone else is doing. Their fun could be your misery. Find your fun.

Another great video. I recently retired with substantial assets so I was kinda waiting for this video. Keep the hat for your next hike but not your next video.

In America, it seems to be a competition of who has what. In the Philippines there is no competition that I have experienced. Great place with great people. The happiest people on the planet.

You convince me already. I'll retire in the Philippines. Situations here in SoCal is getting ridiculous like mob robberies and shopliftings, drive-by shootings, home invasions, car chases, mass shootings, inflation, discrimination, gang wars, and etc.

I hit that point in my life financially I could live great in America. But I would rather live in a small two bedroom clean house. Simple in the Philippines 😊

Love the hat! Been thinking about starting a new life as an expat. Philippines is on my list along with Brazil and Panama and maybe Belize.

New sub here from New Mexico...looking to leave the USA...great content! Love your various hats ! Thanks for the great info 😊

Glad you're happy and living a great life. Looks and sounds peaceful there today.

Your format reminds me of the Rotary clubs here where there's a speaker during the weekly meetings. The only difference is that a plaque of appreciation is given to the speaker. (Besides dinner). I enjoy attending because I always learn something new. (Don't know about the clubs overseas).

Great commentary Mark. Thanks!

I love the hat sir plus it's functional. Take care and be safe.

2 big reasons immediately come to mind. First, most wealthy Americans are self-made men. Came from poor or middle-class backgrounds. Regular Joe's. Second, people who really have money view it differently than most. Money isn't that important to me, I can always get more. What is valuable to me is my time. No matter what, I can never get more time. Why the Philippines? These people have very little money, but they may be among the happiest in the world. Maybe, just maybe, they know something we don't...

I'm not a millionaire but i made 800k from bitcoin because i bought some as soon as it went live back in 2009. Wasted alot of it. Now with less than 400k i can live comfortable in the Phils for nearly a decade.

a historic heat wave in the Philippines, few places have been harder to bear than the country’s overcrowded jails and prisons.
As temperatures rose past 122 degrees in parts of the country last month, jails reported thousands of cases of boils, rashes and skin disease among inmates.

Great hat, good video. I like it here in the Philippines. I think if I had millions I'd probably winter here and spend my summers bouncing around Europe. I'm nowhere near millionaire status, but living here in the Philippines allows me to save enough out of my retirement income to go back to the US for a visit every 5 or 6 months. If I lived in the US there's no way I'd be able to come to the Philippines or anywhere else every 5 or 6 months.

Its nice to hear.. you enjoy life in the phils.

that's what I thought.... looks more like a helmet.... interesting.... the pith helmet has actually roots in the Philippines: "The pith helmet, also known as the safari helmet, salacot, sola topee, sun helmet, topee, and topi is a lightweight cloth-covered helmet made of sholapith. The pith helmet originates from the Spanish military adaptation of the native salakot headgear of the Philippines." [wikipedia]

Great video. Being left alone is priceless!!😊

The falling coconuts reminded me a WalMart commercial where you have to look out for falling prices. 8)

For those who are unsure if they want to stay or not, just ask yourself this question, Are you willing to fight with them in case of conflict with china escalate although I very much doubt that. If your answer is no, then don’t go there. The Philippines is not for every retiree or expat. It is for ppl who can accept a place and it’s ppl with respect and the whole enchilada.

I like your sombrero sir.

that’s a great video you just made! I have been living in cebu for one year I’m in Canada now for the summer and going back august 22nd! 😊.

You made some good comments. A lot of well-off American men worked in the rat race, endured a spoiled ex-wife and now face a government and society that criticizes them for their hard work and success. You often see it in the comments of these vlogs. Many of them don't really care about fancy things and impressing people. They're leaving the US for a simpler life with some amount of anonymity, and a woman who is vastly different than American women.

A good video.

I’m visiting this area, currently in Valencia for a few days. I would really appreciate meeting you.

Most guys with money you would never know. Trust me Most hide wealth utility comes enjoyment from a good day at the beach

its all about finding somewhere your happy with money helps a lot as well its good you don't have to be rich though to live there and enjoy the place(speaking as a not so rich person)

You Look Superb with your Hat 👒 it Suit you 👌👍👍👍💪 Watching Now From Cali 🙏👍

The hat suits you. Protects from the sun and from falling coconuts, and it’s a distinctive look.

Yeah, skip the hat big guy.

Great show mark and very true info

Love that hat! Looks cool (breathable) to wear and keeps the sun off of you.

Nice hat! Yup, Just one life to live - why not spend it where you're happy.

The real rich person doesn’t show off & wear fancy jewelry & clothes.

Nice hat Mark... I love the Philippines can't wait to go back hopefully meet you might even have my teeth done in dumaguete closer to the time I might ask you for a recommendation if that's ok kind regards)

Love your pith helmet. Protective, ventilating and unique!

If you’re wealthy you can have homes anywhere you want. So why not live in the Philippines? I’ve seen some insanely beautiful homes there. Besides it makes a good home base for travel to the rest of Asia.

Nice hat. Always enjoy your content!🎉

I think they move because of perspective.. life is not a one way thing..

First thing id do after winning the lottery would be move to the phillipines,thailand or malaysia

LIVE WHEREVER YOU ARE HAPPY, BUT IN THE PHILS YOU CAN LIVE LIKE A KING FOR $3K PER MONTH AND THATS IMPOSSIBLE IN THE US. YOU CANT EVEN SURVIVE THAT AMOUNT IN THE USA. THE EXPERIENCE IN LIFE YOU HAVE FOR $3K IN THE PHILS IS WAY WAY BETTER THAN IN THE USA BECAUSE OF THE PEOPLE IN THE PHILIPPINES. IN AMERICA PEOPLE GET ANGRY EASILY. THEY WILL SMILE AT YOU BUT WHEN YOURE AWAY, THEY GET ANNOYED AT YOU. SOME PEOPLE ARE DEPPRESSING AND BI-POLAR. ITS HARD TO DEAL THE ATTITUDE OF AMERICAN PEOPLE. I RATHER BE WITH FILIPINOS, GENUINE AND HAPPY PEOPLE.....EQUALS LESS STRESS AND LONGER LIFE SPAN.....

Lets go for a swim Mark....

Mark, you're funny. On some days you're like a psychotherapist/philosopher!!! Good content today.

These men can say anything. Who can tell if it is true or not.

What, is this for real? I know the property market is getting expensive. More foreigners are buying expensive Condos esoecially in BGC & Makati. Well not good for local Filipinos

Because all the stress we endured to become wealthy took a toll on us. Coming here allows for a new start and to get away from the political BS back in the west. It's great to go somewhere else and have anew of everything. Start from scratch and build the happiness the way we want it to be. Don't need to show anything off, just live the life we want and no worries what anyone thinks of us. Mainly, we just want to live a normal life without having to listen to judgement from others on how they think we should live our life because of what's in our bank account.

Ooh. Who was the Australian billionaire? Inquiring minds..

This is great.

You talk about homes being in the Millions of dollars do you mean pesos or actual dollars?

I don’t mind doing an interview

Love the hat!

Why? Because the USA has gone to crap! In the Philippines, you get what you get and the people are open and great.

You are in life where you are because it's where you want to be if not make better choices/ decisions no matter where you live.

I believe in after death experience.

Ditch the hat. Fedora is the way.

The don’t 🤔😉

Oh, I like the hat. Been trying to find a proper Pith helmet for years.

The hat is cool. Something from Jumanji

It makes one look like a letter carrier, lol....

I have an interesting story

100% correct regards Australia. By the way, you need a blunderbuss to go with that hat 😂

They became more wealthy and fertile ❤

Jungle Jim?

Sana all millionaires😂

CALIFORNIA RENT IS SO HIGH SPECIALLY IN THE MAJOR CITY 1 BEDROOM STARTED TO 2THOUSAND AND UP …. BUT NOT SO POPULAR CITY 1BEDROOM 1THOUSAND TO 1500 A MONTH NOT CHEAP ANYMORE, SO MANY PEOPLES MOVING OUTS TO A CHEAPER STATE OR ABROAD….. NICE TOPIC 👌✌️💪💪💪👍👍👍🙏💕

15-20 pounds? More like 3 pounds. 😎

Cool hat . Should be your new look. I had a near death experience. Electrocution.

Breath of fresh air, freath of bresh air....whichever!😂😅

I like your other hat better.

it's stupid to retire in Philippines if your millionaire

U of VA has a 60 year data base of near death stuff. I think about 2,500 observations. I have watched all of these and others. Effectively, you never die and there is no hell, but there is a life review and I guess that can be a hellish experience if you were naughty. This will get you started...kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Zqekh7Bqzc2ndKs.html Also, there is a hospice doctor with a very large data base. Finally, there is a European researcher guy with a very large data base. All results are pretty much the same.