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Mike’s Philippine Retirement – Real Life as an Expat in the Philippines

I’m Mike, an American expat who moved to the Philippines in February 2022 at age 67. After a couple of months in Panglao, I settled in Dumaguete City and started documenting the real-life experience of retiring here.
On this channel, I share the good, the bad, and everything in between about expat life in the Philippines. You’ll see what it’s like to live on a budget, adapt to a new culture, and navigate daily life as a retiree.

We’ll talk about:
Cost of living in the Philippines
Housing & apartment costs
Avoiding scams and common expat mistakes
Transportation & travel tips
Daily life in Dumaguete, Cebu, Bohol, and beyond
Interviews with expats and locals on important topics

If you’re planning to retire here, already living here, or just curious about what life is like for an expat in the Philippines, this channel is for you.
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Monty’s Battle with Cancer “One of the Good Guys ❤️”

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Why Life in the Philippines Isn’t Always Easy

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Will you go to Jail for Yelling at your Filipina GF?

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Retirement Dreams Crushed by a 20-Year-Old Filipina

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I Wasn’t Ready For Medical Emergency in the Philippines” My ER Bill

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15 Shocking Things That Surprised Me in the Philippines!

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He Gave Up Everything… For Nothing!

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"You Can’t Own The Land! So Why Build?"

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"Old, Lonely and Desperate=Walking ATM Machine"

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Avoid This $30,000 Building Disaster in the Philippines

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Retired Abroad and Still Stressed — My Life Isn't Perfect at 71

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Is the Philippines Safe? The Dark Side of Paradise?

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Social Security Being Cut by 25%! What Can You Do?

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Why are men retiring in the Philippines—and finding wives here?

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Why Are Expats Abandoning Dumaguete?

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Social Security Deposited into a Philippines Bank: Smart or Dangerous?

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Nightmare of Being Denied Entry to the Philippines.

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Keys to a Successful Retirement in the Philippines

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Watch Out! A Few Surprises That Will "SHOCK YOU"

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