Mike's Philippine Retirement
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.
✅ Subscribe and join the journey —
Mike's Philippine Retirement
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Join the live Stream Tuesday 9pm EST in the USA. Wednesday 9AM Philippine time. youtube.com/live/VUl4d6MlFa0?feature=share Run Off the Road in the Philippines — Time to Buy a Car? Motorbike Freedom or Fool’s Risk? My Near Miss at 71
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Great Thursday night Football Game..2 new videos coming out this weekend..."Dumaguete. The Worst Place to Live!" and "The Dark Side of Paradise!" Lets get back to work and put out a few new videos.
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Watch the replay of todays live Sept 30,2025 youtube.com/live/0USTKPGStDI?feature=share
I'm Back Felling Good and Ready to Go Back to Work. The Philippine Legal System. It can work for you or against you. Tickets, Attorney's and Government Offices
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Join the live Stream Tuesday 9pm EST in the USA youtube.com/live/0USTKPGStDI Wednesday 9AM Philippine time.
I'm Back Felling Good and Ready to Go Back to Work. The Philippine Legal System. It can work for you or against you. Tickets, Attorney's and Government Offices
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Enough Is Enough: Responding to Lies, A Troll and Harassment
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🎉 55,000 Subscribers – Thank You!
Today we crossed 55,000 subscribers on Mike’s Philippine Retirement.
When I started this channel, I never imagined we’d build such an amazing community of retirees, travelers, and future expats.
Your comments, questions, and encouragement keep me inspired to share life here in the Philippines every week.
Here’s to the next chapter—more stories, more tips, and more adventures together.
Salamat po & thank you for being part of the journey! ❤️
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