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Retire in Southeast Asia with Sammi

I'm Sri Lankan Sammi, a 55+ divorced, single, childfree, debt-free, healthy Canadian expat hoping to help you explore what it's really like to retire in Southeast Asia. From my homebase in Sri Lanka to affordable living in Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam, and beyond, to practical tips on cost of living, healthcare, visas, and lifestyle — I share honest, real-world experiences to help you retire smarter.
Whether you're planning early retirement, working remotely, or just dreaming of tropical beach life, this channel gives you the tools and confidence to make it happen.

🔔 Subscribe to learn how to:
• Maximize your retirement budget
• Find the best places to live in SE Asia
• Avoid expat pitfalls and scams
• Build passive income streams
• Live a stress-free, healthy lifestyle
• Use today's smart tools to help make life easier

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11:40

Merry Christmas from Cebu

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What happiness really means after 50 living in Retirement

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Stop getting scammed in Retirement ~ dating apps 2025 the rules that protect you

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What is the NUMBER ONE MISTAKE Expats make in Retirement

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$70 USD night out in Cebu, what you actually get in 2025

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Never skip this Cebu Motorcycle mountain ride ~ cool air big views

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Why a Dutch expat chose Cebu, the real 2025 retire in the Philippines guide

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Stop letting LIFE own you, cut anchors and build a life in REITREMENT 2025

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Vacation vs retired life in Cebu ~ NINE real differences in 2025

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TWENTY ONE safety moves for RETIREMENT that most expats skip in 2025

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Cebu walk and talk ~ rent paid, groceries under 50 USD and a street lunch

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He landed for a week and chose to stay in Cebu, ~ Expat Interview

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Never buy before you run this math, rent vs buy in Cebu 2025

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Why I still work part time in retirement, the truth about mental fitness and freedom in Cebu

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How I made Cebu home after 50, my LIFE story

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Cebu 2025, Mactan Newtown private beach and pool, how I build my social life in retirement

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Mactan Newtown Cebu Philippines, how renting and buying really works in 2025

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21:46

My real daily routine in Mactan Cebu Philippines, gym, pool, social life

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What my Cebu life really looks like in Mactan Newtown 2025

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7 reasons Mactan Newtown beats Dumaguete and Roxas City for retirement in 2025

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How I set up life in Cebu, condo bank phone and transport under USD 1200

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Young and broke in 2025, the plan to build Retirement freedom

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Dating after 55 in the Philippines, what I will and will not do

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Driving in the Philippines, what tourists must know in 2025

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$500USD condo tour Cebu 2025 ~ One Pacific Residence Mactan Newtown

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Retiring in Cebu 2025, real daily life and plans for my channel

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I went to the ER in Cebu ~ 50USD 26 minutes ~ what expats must know 2025

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Stop letting food preferences ruin your retirement

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Philippines Visa Extension in Cebu ~ ACR card and ECC 2025

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THREE rules to stay happy in Retirement ~ Cebu 2025

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Philippines vs Thailand for retirement, what no one tells you in 2025

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Can you get rich quick online in 2025?

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Why I chose Mactan Newtown over cheaper Cebu rentals in 2025

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Culture shock checklist for Westerners moving to the Philippines Cebu

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Cebu TYPHOON Playbook Power Outages Flooding What I Learned

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Mactan Newtown condo tour, is 550 USD per month worth beach access

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Simple Cebu shop with me real costs for everyday living 2025

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Make friends fast in Cebu, retiree social playbook 2025

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How I did blood work in Cebu in 5 minutes

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Stop wasting $$$ in Cebu, my cash and banking playbook 2025

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SEVEN retirement mistakes that ruin your move to Southeast Asia

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Cebu Plans & Routine: Gym, Scooter Life, Costs & 4-Month Game Plan in Lapu-Lapu

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Cebu Daily Routine: Semi-Retired Life in Lapu-Lapu

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Cebu Daily Life: 700 PHP Gym, 3,000 PHP Trainer + 400 PHP/Day Scooter (Walkabout & Costs)

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Cebu Island Hopping: Caohagan Sandbar + Nalusuan Snorkeling

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Facing My #1 Retirement Fear in Cebu: Budget, Income and Real Costs on the Ground

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First Week in Cebu: Must-Bring Items, GCash/Grab Setup, Internet & Banking (Real Expat Guide)

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Cebu Island Hopping for ₱4,250: Snorkeling, Sea Urchin Feast, Crystal Waters

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I Moved to Cebu—Here’s What Surprised Me

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Cebu Starter Kit: eSIM, Brownout Hacks, GCash, Landers, Grab | Newcomer Guide

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Jpark Cebu Day Pass REVIEW: ₱3,500 Entry + ₱3,000 Cabana — Worth It?

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Cebu Admin Day, Bike Service, Landers Grocery Membership, 29 day VISA Extension, Smart eSIM reload

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What $350/Month Gets You in Cebu (2BR, Pool, Generator) + How I Found It

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Singapore to Cebu 2025, Changi layover, Cebu arrival, SIM and taxi tips

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Changi Singapore Airport Transit Guide 2025

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Colombo Airport Silk Route VIP, Fast Track, Araliya Lounge, Singapore Airlines Business Class

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Cebu Packing List 2025, Essentials and How I Pack One Bag

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Philippines Trip Budget 2025, My Forecast

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Cebu Tourist Visa Costs 2025 ~ Real USD Numbers

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Cebu First Week, Day Trips With a Friend, Then the Truth About Retiring

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