Enjoy your content and knowledge God bless

And That's why it is important for experienced tubers like you, Need to expose them,

great video,,,, your one of my favorite bloggers,,,, you look more relaxed in this setting!!!

Hello Mike and Janet. Thank you for those interesting informations. Not easy to détect the fake chanels. Anyway, i am following only what seems to me true... By the way, all of you (You, Shay, Jessel, Weng ... Filipina pea) made that i want to see this aera with my own eyes: i plan to come to dumaguete in october. Would be great to have a diner or any kind of meeting. I would give you my feelings as a newbe with new eyes 😂😂

Thanks Mike and Janet , another nice video ! I don't care how many other U- Tubers there are I like quality and content , that is why both of you are number ONE ! 🌺

I appreciate ya Mike and really enjoy your program.. Hat's off too pea and Paul . enjoy them also.

What can I say.... I'm a newbie who is here because of you StirCrazyKZfaqrs from Plandemic.

There is another group of KZfaqrs like me that primarily make videos to preserve memories or experiences and share them with family or friends and to experiment with different artistic media applications and techniques.

Good Video Mike. Some good points.

Nice. Well done.

Mike another great video ! Poor Janet she looks a little overheated 🥵 but she is still the brains of the operation 😁 there are a lot of great KZfaqrs in Dumaguete, but you guys are my favorite. 👍

Another great video Mike an Janet

thanks for you input on this subject....same in Northern Luzon from what I see

I'm a Philippine-born Pinoy-Am Army vet who wishes to split my retirement years between Pinas and the American South. I would spend 100% there if it wasn't married to a white woman. I want her and our Hapa kids to see where I grew up (Metro Manila). Now, watching videos from expats, I may decide to live in Dumaguete or at least not in QC.

Interesting topic, Mike! Why are there more KZfaqrs in Dumaguete? I guess that's fairly simple. There are more foreigners in Dumaguete than in any other area of the Philippines, and many foreigners are vlogging. So it's only normal that there are more vloggers in Duma. I like the way you describe how some vloggers go for click bate. There are even those who show as much boob as legally allowed to attract subscribers. I'm vlogging as a hobby. I only have a few hundred subscribers and get less views in a couple of weeks than the established vloggers in one hour. But that is my choice. I have no intention of monetising and that gives me the liberty of posting the content that I like instead of the content that attracts a lot of viewers. I don't talk about bananas, pussies and BJs and I like to keep it that way. That's why I prefer to watch KZfaqrs like yourself.

Really enjoy your videos, Mike, especially when Janet joins you in front of the camera. You bring us good, worthwhile, no BS content. 👍

Great topic M&J! The one Vlogger who should be highly praised separately from all Vloggers is Shay Travels. You mentioned her as a Filipina Vlogger, but she is beyond being a Vlogger, and her topics are not just about bananas and relationships, but are about substance and relevant issues. She's a journalist/documentarian who tells her stories with her amazing camera work and she seems to be making her videos to either bring her viewers to appreciate Nature, or to do good for others. The others are fun, but she needs to get more credit, and viewers. Some of her videos are like National Geographic quality. Sorry for such a long comment, but I noticed she only has like 4k subs when everyone else is like 10k or higher. It's just a matter of time. Substance should be rewarded. You guys are great! Keep it up.

hello to these two beautiful people I know ❤!

Many filipinas doing it or trying to, it's money,give it 6 year's the whole country of filipinas will be you tuber's.

Yeah duma has reached saturation point. Most of the 'to see' sights have been flogged to death.

There's no denying the abundance of vloggers in Dumaguete, but in my view only a small portion of them provide solid information and value to the viewer. It is important as a viewer to have your filtering mechanism switched on and not just take everything you hear at face value. Those who can validate what they preach (i.e. "show receipts") are the ones to follow, the insight and advice provided is helpful and even entertaining. I just wish there were more expat/foreign vloggers focusing on other communities in the Philippines. No disrespect to those in Dumaguete, but there are many other places in the country which I'm sure can offer a good quality of life.

Great video as always, that’s what we love about the both of you, you are always 100% honest with us and tell it the way it is, no sugar coating from you or the Trooper 😊

I like your style Mike and Janet

Mike, I love you channel ans am a sub and always like, same for a few others. I retire next year, still a bit young and had Duma as #1 spot, not now> It has become Drama city and overrun with high ego KZfaqrs not like yourself and I want no part of it. I will visit for sure but will never step foot in Ground Zero. Thanks Mike and will keep watching and like your info and content.

I like your videos. Great couple ! 😊😃

Hey Mike & Janet!! Here are 2 (what I consider good) KZfaq channels sources for how to do & improve ANY KZfaq channel: 1) Nick Nimmin 2) Brian G Johnson TV If you are not already aware of them, you'll find there is always something useful you can glean from these 2 guys and make your own.

Interesting Assessment Mike; Its great to have the variety of perspectives, personalities, ages and experiences in that most popular Expat region. The variety provides a more complete picture and knowledge of life there and is a great help to those of us considering moving there. Yes there is some overlap but one confirms the other or adds clarity another didn’t have. It also helps screen out the BS when you find and watch the good ones like you, Old Dog, Mark, Steve, etc. So its good to have many of you honestly sharing knowledge and experience w viewers. As you know, having trailblazers saves so many hassles upon visiting. Or just gives a view into another Country we would not know otherwise. Its great to have you all to learn from. I was so prepared for my recon visit that it went great w/o a hitch - due mostly to you guys- and the variety of info. Keep up the good work and collaborations w you various talents! John

Great video always have fun you too

I’m a private person. It’s amazing how people publish their lives. I don’t do photos/social media. Yes, it drives my daughter crazy. I’ve established this as a golden rule for my Filipina. Must admit I enjoy informative KZfaq content.

Interesting commentary Mike - definitely some truths there tho I may have other ideas about why there are so many KZfaqrs in Duma. The sense of community at Ground Zero is indeed palpable but I believe it's really because Dumaguete has attracted many older foreigners for valid reasons. I loved it there but my younger GF - not so much so will likely stick with Cebu as my Philippines base. Many of us spent our days during the pandemic watching KZfaq and living vicariously through various popular creators. Many of us watched and thought we could do as good or better job and we were probably right. That said KZfaq is not as easy as it seems. If you have the ability to talk for 10 minutes in one take (like you have just so ably demonstrated) and then publish after some basic editing then it is more viable. However a creator like Shay whom you mentioned must put so much more effort into one ten-minute video. So I love her creative ability and that super-soothing voiceover doesn't hurt either 😁But I suspect she will need to grow (as she is) to sustain that effort - something like Pea has demonstrated is possible. For me I truly do it for fun and of course nothing would please me more than to see my channel grow but if it doesn't that's OK. I will continue to try to put out honest, decently-edited and varied (not good for the algorithm) content for those that enjoy it. Finally, congratulations on the rapid growth of your channel - well-deserved for straightforward, honest and informative comment.

I wouldve jumped in the water to cool off as long as it wasnt polluted. Have a good week ya'll.

A great issue to talk about Mike and Janet, and you are right, you need to hear what they are preaching, and make form your own opinion on what is given. Thanks for the video, and thank you Janet, for being there for Mike in the very hot weather 😊

Forgot the group of single younger 30-40yr guys that just come over here to 'manifest'. An interesting trend. Then older guys like me (as in been here full time 9 years and climbing) that do YT mostly to have something fun to do while relaxing in the province.

Well done Mike and Janet, well thought out video

Mike I think you sell yourself short in that you do a credible job of getting across your points with clarity and effectiveness.

Janet slowly showing the umbrella in the camera frame at 10:40 is hilarious. Hahaha. There are 2 types of vloggers; those you can trust, and those you can't. Let your gut be the judge. See you guys later.

Janet looks like she is suffering with the heat 🎉

Maybe we should call that last group of vloggers "PimpTubers!"

I enjoy your channel. You both have a nice, easygoing conversational style. I can only enjoy the Phils vicariously at the moment, but I have to admit all the darn Philippine KZfaqrs are giving me a huge travel itch lol

Mike you do have talent, have seen many vids of you. Much improved from the beginning.✌️⭐

Janet is starting her channel, awesome. I hear she runs the show.

My guess a lot of them retire in Duma they want to be around their own kind it would be a lonely place without other american around you can relate to . U tube give them something to do some can make good money nothing wrong with that.

That's one concern I have on dumegette, everyone trying get rich quick with sooo many doing it ,and constantly having people shove phone cameras in your face ,I'm wondering if someone like me that doesn't want to do youtube could live a reasonable quiet and private life ?? or should I be rethinking dumegette and choose Iloilo instead ??I I like your Channel and shays for info and heartfelt moments but that's about it really ,hope you guys do well and stay grounded.

Disagree. After old dog you are my favorite story teller. Your narratives ring true. Peace

copy cats

Always support Mike and Janet

Hi Mike ,we just arrived in Dumaguete we will be here for a few days. Any chance we can meet up and I will buy you and Janet lunch?

And Please don't let Janet become Americanized, I use to watch GIO, got disappointed with him and Maya,

I can understand why people want to make some money off youtube, if you only live with a small pension makes total sense. But its always better to stick with Mike he is bare bone and tells the truth about life in the PH, no sugar coating here.

I found the Dumagetuete KZfaqr's through Pea's Videos... One of my Exes Filipino Nephews shared one of her videos... I "liked the vid" & the Algorithm DOOMED me. My only concern for the Dumaguete area, is that in the four years before I retire, Negros Oriental will get Saturated with Expats that will soak up the available housing. Anyway, I'm looking at similar areas that aren't as popular online. I'm relocating when I retire anyway, so my plan is to liquidate & stash a half dozen boxes at my Son's place... Fly out on vacation, spend a week or ten days each in several places. If I acclimate, settle in one of the places & have my stuff sent to me. If not, I could move near family in the US.

Please don't take this the wrong way, but this is the first video I've seen of your and Janet's where Janet is in the foreground. I don't think you mean to do it, Mike, but on some of the other videos I've seen, you are crowding Janet out (your shoulders are in front of hers). It sends the wrong message. This one was nice and relaxed and had a really good vibe. This is meant as constructive criticism so please take it as that. You look like a really nice couple.

Janet was so great sitting in that heat. My respect for her. You could tell how uncomfortable it was, hope you took her out for a cold drink. I laughed when you mentioned the click bait. "Big banana or small" I guess some have problems thinking of topics that will get them views. You and Janet do a good job.

One thing with KZfaq is, it's NOT a guaranteed/reliable source of income, some channels may not even get monetized, and KZfaq can demonetize any video/channel whenever they feel, don't rely on income from KZfaq. It's also not as simple as many think it is, it does require work. When it comes to clickable thumbnails, just click bait it and put a pretty lady in a bikini up 🤣. Me personally, I prefer the channels that provide actual helpful information, not story telling, an event that happened to that person isn't much importance to me. Of course sometimes the moral of the story can be important, but I would rather just hear the moral and not the long drawn out story that's just to make the video over the 8 minute mark. I like the interviews, getting other people's perspectives is always good, but I wonder how many are being HONEST with their answers or just saying what they think the viewers want to hear. Like a foreigner interviewing a Filipino/Filipina about foreigners, are they really giving an HONEST answer or being polite because it's a foreigner interviewing them. Are the questions in the interview pertinent and helpful or just more click bait sexual things, is the interviewee actually paying attention and showing they want to be there or are they paying more attention to their phone? I wouldn't have a problem with a lady I was with starting her own KZfaq channel, WITH CONDITIONS. She goes into knowing not all channels are successful and it's not a get rich quick scheme, she will have to put in time, effort, and work. More importantly, MY private life remains private!!! I would have no problems helping her BEHIND the camera, but I don't want my private life put out there for everyone else to see. She will also remain "classy" at all times, not wearing tight skimpy clothes or bikinis showing off all her "goodies" or talking about sexual topics that are no one else's business but ours, demeaning herself just to get clicks and views. The type of videos you put out will attract the type of audience you want, if you put out serious/informative videos, you'll attract people seriously considering retiring there and looking for a serious relationship, put out sexual content you'll attract the deviants. A man is a direct representation of the woman by his side, if she's classy and respectful, he will be seen as such also, if she's disrespectful and showing off her body, then he is seen as a low life as well. I personally wouldn't want to be in a place with a lot of foreigners, with all their drama, stress, and complaining, there wouldn't be any relaxation and peace. If you're around foreigners you'll just revert back to your normal ways. Being around mostly locals, you'll be able to learn about THEIR culture.

Not a case of many you tubers arriving. Its more about needs must where older foreigners turn up relying only on there basic pension and have no choice but to try anything to supplement there pension. New younger GF, wives dont come cheap

Hi Mike and Janet.... Mike you forgot to mention Monty. He's the one who showed Paul how to vlog a number of years ago.

Mike, Im sorry to have to say it. We only watch you to see Janet. Lol

Dumaguete is getting overloaded on everything expat. Is no wonder it is attracting names like Dramaguete, Dumaguetto, etc. I have absolutely no interest going there, because of the KZfaqrs. They present it as too many expats being there now and is growing. I truly am not in a hurry to run into what i want to get away from.

None better than you and Janet.

I have a question but, why is there a lot of very young filipinas hooking up with a very much older foreigner?

There's quite a few in Bohol too.

Hello Mike and Janet, I am grateful for your channel, I just subcribed. You have a very clean cut channel, I greatly appreciate the videos. Japanese American from New York, currently assigned in Japan. Moving to Tacloban this coming December. I am seeking some advice, how we exchange emails, please let me know. Thank you and looking foward to your informative videos！👍🙏👏👏

Dumaguete is starting to sound like the joke we have in states about all the old people moving to Florida. I think if you are an expat under 50 years old; you should live a little and travel PH for a bit before settling down in Dumaguete. There's no rush to settle down if you are still under 50 years old, there are plenty of Filipinas to go around, and new Filipinas enter the dating game (market) every month. Take your time to learn about the country and its people. A lot expats are

I think most are doing it from boredom, and its a part time hustle to supplement their social security, and that's okay.

I like your channel, Have you checked our Dustin backpack yet he has 150k subscribers, must be doing something right! Has a phillipina girlfriend,and helps out many familys in the Toledo aeea.

there are so many channels now i cant watch all of them.

I still think Duma is a boring place as foreigners going to retire in a foreign country interested in working on KZfaq. These information nowdays what you put on KZfaq is thousand times discussed and those who rely on a KZfaq info are those who never lived away from mum haha. The famous youtubers like Gio,Paul, Reekay can't really make nowdays nail-biting videos anymore and even Pea lost topics. Post covid is the end of the KZfaq era for the Philippines.

Yea, I never give $$$ to you tubers..it’s pretty low if you ask me. Online beggars….

The problem is all talk and no substance. I try to screen all the crap out and watch a 2 or 3. Be careful guys, the Philippines is catching on to the whole youtube income stream and they will be enforcing an employment tax and the proper work visa just like other countries. That will likely affect many foreigners on limited income.

Funny to see a Filipina complaining about the heat, hahaha

I look all the time for the new Negros and Duma area ones and old ones I never knew. Example Married “Ting the Ordinary Filipina” and single “Travel with Gelay in the Philippines” in Duma up and comers. Gelay tourism student in college. Sexy “Jenalyn” in Duma bikini shows mainly haha. “It’s Me” married expat in Amlan is cool. Eccentric “Philippines Expat Retirement Hillbilly Pete” and his nice wife’s “Grace and Pete vlog” provides views and info on living in the province jungle of the beaten path in the hills of Vallehermoso Negros Oriental. He’s been there 13 years now. A few single expat guys (no names) are probably not gonna make it. And as a southerner I just loves crazy “Juelles in the Philippines” in Dauin. Heck there are so many great established ones for sure in Dumaguete. Kinda cool next time I visit there see some be like meeting movie stars haha. Keep up the GREAT work you two. 20k subscribers next crossing! PS maybe you guys can get ole hillbilly Pete to interview with Mark or You sometime…13 years there now a long time he’s probably got some good turds of wisdom.

Mike - Hi - quick transportation question. If a person did not have a car or a motorbike, and lived in Dumaguete or Valencia, can you take a trike south to Dauin and the beaches and diving spots that are near Dauin or north to other interesting destinations? Thanks my friend.

Two questions about your video, I’ve been watching and find your videos very informative! 1. what is the best way to be able to access money from an account in the United States while in the Philippines? 2. Do I need to purchase the throwaway ticket once I arrive in the Philippines or have it in my hand when I arrive? Thank you, Mike

When it is so hot, I have to stay in the aircon.

True. The Visaya is where the most expats are concentrated. The women in the Visaya are also more wilder than women of the north. There are no KZfaqr women in the north and there's very few men are KZfaqr.

Who watches any of them?

You and Janet are good you tubers, a lot of the Filipina you tubers are putting stupid American trash, I would rather listen to people like you and Janet, Paul from World Zoom, and Old Dog, and Calvin

TBH.. it depends in your content and how you deliver it, I find the other KZfaqr not my likes to watch it. I'm a filipina but I don't really like to watch most of my fellow filipino's vlogs..

Hey, Mike: Other than AirBNB or Facebook Marketplace, do you recommend any other sites to find short or longer term rentals? Thank you

Mike, I've been debating on whether or not to start a channel when I get there. I'll be retiring and building a house in Sablan Benguet which is a province close to Baguio. I'm thinking about doing it to help people that want to build a house in a small province as I'm sure it's a totally different experience compared to larger areas. I'm not interested in any money as I will have no problem living on my pensions. Matter of fact, if somehow I do make money, it will be donated to help out the homeless and the unfortunate in Sablan and surrounding areas. I'm pretty personable and my wife is nuts! LOL.............what's your thoughts on starting one in a small province not to mention Baguio which I haven't seen any vloggers there.

The only money I'll throw their way is if they're on stage. 😅

Is Janet related to Michael the x girlfriend of Ned of Philippine Dreams channel?

Not only so many KZfaqrs there, expat Tubers that are getting married.

Pea made it a profession!

If I was you, I would have my feets in the cool creek. Is the water cold?

Tuber's are dime n dozen Ya find 'em at every bust stop

Never give money to nobody online. Ever.