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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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29:44

Stop Getting Sick When You Fly 2026, Simple Travel Health Rules That Actually Work

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24:39

Don't Overthink Retirement Abroad 2026, Philippines vs Thailand vs Vietnam, My Real Scorecard

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Shared 2 days ago

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22:50

Stop Letting Retirement Annoy You, Cebu Motorcycle Errands, 30 USD Savemore Run 2026

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Shared 3 days ago

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26:06

Stop Staying in the Bubble Cebu Walk Outside Mactan Newtown Safe Real Life 2026

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Shared 5 days ago

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11:27

Hidden Island Hopping Cebu, Two Beaches, Fresh Seafood, Real Costs in Pesos 2026

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Shared 6 days ago

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20:10

Cebu Travel Prep Day, Condo Setup, Island Hopping Costs, What I’d Do Differently

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Shared 1 week ago

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16:58

First 30 Minutes in Cebu Mactan Airport, What to Do, Where to Go, What to Avoid

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Shared 1 week ago

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18:58

Best Food Inside the Bubble in Mactan New Town, Where to Eat Without Leaving

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Shared 1 week ago

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19:11

Where Should You Retire First in Southeast Asia 2026, Start Here and Avoid Costly Mistakes

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Shared 1 week ago

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26:43

Stop Wasting Your Retirement: Budget Your Time, Avoid Bars, Build a Routine in Cebu 2026

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Shared 1 week ago

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28:14

Stop Shipping Your Stuff: What to Bring to the Philippines for Retirement 2026

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Shared 2 weeks ago

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32:16

Cebu Day Trips, Island Hopping Costs, Tour Scams to Avoid, Mactan Newtown Budget Guide

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Shared 2 weeks ago

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23:06

Cebu Rainy Day Plan, Food Run, Storm Prep, Sunulog 2026, Retire in the Philippines

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Shared 2 weeks ago

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25:27

Cebu Grocery Prices 2026, What $50 Buys at Metro Supermarket, Philippines Cost of Living Reality

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Shared 2 weeks ago

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21:27

Am I Too Nice, How I Stopped Getting Angry and Started Enjoying Retirement

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Shared 3 weeks ago

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21:01

Do This in Your First 48 Hours After Landing in Retirement

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Shared 3 weeks ago

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23:25

Stop Consuming News After You Retire Abroad

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Shared 3 weeks ago

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21:51

Stop Letting Small Things Ruin Retirement Abroad, Cebu Philippines, 2026

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Shared 3 weeks ago

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19:13

Why Expats Attack Each Other?

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Shared 3 weeks ago

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37:18

Philippines vs Thailand After 30 Days, Retired Terry Tells the Truth

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Shared 4 weeks ago

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28:30

Retire in Cebu Like This, Simple Daily Routine That Actually Works

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Shared 4 weeks ago

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32:22

Biggest Retirement Risks in Southeast Asia, Money, Health, Scams, Safety

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Shared 1 month ago

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31:41

Cebu Cost of Living 2026, My Real Monthly Budget in Mactan New Town

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Shared 1 month ago

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33:26

Dating in Southeast Asia After 50, Scams, Red Flags, Real Talk in Cebu 2026

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Shared 1 month ago

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33:07

Philippines Retirement Reality 2026, Reset Your Expectations

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Shared 1 month ago

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27:51

Why I Picked Cebu Philippines Over Thailand for Retirement 2026

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Shared 1 month ago

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15:38

Happy New Year from Cebu, thank you for a great year

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Shared 1 month ago

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25:58

The Truth About 2025, Why 2026 Is My Pivot Year in Southeast Asia

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Shared 1 month ago

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28:13

Why I Chose the Philippines Over Sri Lanka for Retirement, the honest scorecard

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Shared 1 month ago

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20:30

Stop living fast, try SLO living in Reitrement

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Shared 1 month ago

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34:30

Stop trusting online dating in Retirment ~ plus an expat horror story

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Shared 1 month ago

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11:40

Merry Christmas from Cebu

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Shared 1 month ago

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16:03

What happiness really means after 50 living in Retirement

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Shared 1 month ago

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36:22

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

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Shared 1 month ago

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18:57

What is the NUMBER ONE MISTAKE Expats make in Retirement

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Shared 1 month ago

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29:56

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

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Shared 1 month ago

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28:33

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

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35:23

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

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Shared 1 month ago

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39:12

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

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Shared 1 month ago

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49:49

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

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Shared 1 month ago

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35:20

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

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Shared 1 month ago

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24:20

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

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Shared 1 month ago

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38:29

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

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Shared 1 month ago

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27:15

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

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Shared 2 months ago

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34:53

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

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Shared 2 months ago

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How I made Cebu home after 50, my LIFE story

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Shared 2 months ago

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23:44

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

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Shared 2 months ago

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

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Shared 2 months ago

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21:46

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

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Shared 2 months ago

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36:15

What my Cebu life really looks like in Mactan Newtown 2025

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Shared 2 months ago

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24:23

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

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Shared 2 months ago

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31:18

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

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Shared 2 months ago

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24:11

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

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Shared 2 months ago

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26:52

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

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Shared 2 months ago

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29:40

Driving in the Philippines, what tourists must know in 2025

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Shared 2 months ago

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

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Shared 2 months ago

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

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Shared 2 months ago

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

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Shared 2 months ago

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Stop letting food preferences ruin your retirement

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Shared 2 months ago

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20:31

Philippines Visa Extension in Cebu ~ ACR card and ECC 2025

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Shared 2 months ago

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