Foreign Guy in the Barangay - Invidious

Foreign Guy in the Barangay

Mabuhay! Maayong Buntag.

We’re Chris and Melody. We’ve bought 3,593m² of land in Bohol, Philippines, and we’re building a home that deliberately does not follow the usual route. No concrete hollow blocks. No timber frame. A different approach, planned carefully from the ground up.

This channel documents the reality of that journey: planning a non-traditional build, navigating Filipino culture, and preparing for a permanent move halfway around the world from our current home in England.

Expect honest conversations about building, cultural understanding, mistakes made, lessons learned, and life in a provincial barangay. No hype. No shortcuts. Just real-world experience, shared as it happens.

If you’re interested in building in the Philippines, retiring abroad, or understanding what actually changes when you move countries, you’re in the right place.

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Foreign Guy NOT In The Barangay - What Went Wrong - Why My Flight Got Cancelled At The Last Minute

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I Learned This the Hard Way — And Now Life in the Philippines Can Be Easier for You

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The Operating System Westerners Don't Understand About Filipino Family

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Foreigners Don't Understand This About Filipino Generosity

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Confidence Dropped. Initiative Faded. Here's Why.

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Hiya Explained: The Filipino Concept Foreigners Get Wrong

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I’m Going Back to the Philippines — This Time I’m Doing It Differently

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The Filipino Mindset That Confuses Every Foreigner

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The Clash Between Western Words and Filipino Feelings

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The Real Reason Foreigners Struggle in the Philippines

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Filipino Mindsets Examined | Why Nothing Is Said, Everything Is Felt, and You Feel Like A Foreigner”

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Did You Do This? And Kill The Vibe?

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The Filipino Mindset Foreigners Don't Understand

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FREE Quiz -The Secret to Being Happy in the Philippines as a Foreigner

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The Truth About Truth in the Philippines

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The Things Westerners Do That Really Annoy Filipinos

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Go With the Flow Joe: Why Filipinos Don’t Try to “Fix” Everything

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The Filipino Mindset That Foreigners Just Can't Understand

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Naughty or Nice? It's Part Two of the Q&A Session, Hosted By Santa Claus Himself.

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This Christmas Special Gets INSANE

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Compromise Over Drama: The Philippines Build Turns a Corner

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The Architect Responds - I wasn't expecting this!

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The Architect Breakdown That Nearly Killed Our Build

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When Silence Isn't Golden - My New Home Build Update

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Issues With Getting to the Barangay - Will We Ever Solve This Problem?

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Which Theme Song Fits My Future Life in the Philippines? 🌴🎶 | Foreign Guy in the Barangay

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Philippines House Build. Can Moving Away Make You Happier?

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🎶 NEW Theme Songs + Sneak Peek Photos of Our Bohol House Build | Foreign Guy in the Barangay

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The Chocolate Hills Are Melting in the Sun!

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Planning a Paradise Retirement in the Philippines

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Dream Home in the Philippines - How To Save Thousands Before Building

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Counting Down 949 Days To Our Dream Home In The Philippines!

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Can Solar Panels Really Cut Your Bill?

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Designed in Sustainability. This House Breaks Every rule, and Still Works!

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Amazing House Tour in the Philippines. You Have to See This

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How Are We Building Our Future in The Philippines - Starting Now?

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You Won’t Believe Our Dream House Design in the Philippines!

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My 7000 mile Philippines Trip To Meet Our Architect Avoided Complete Disaster

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Everything was Perfect, So Why Did Our Dream House Plan Go Wrong?

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Beginning the journey to our dream home in Bohol, Philippines

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Building Our Dream Retirement Home in the Philippines | Step-by-Step Journey|PH

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Our First Days In Manila: A Vibrant City Review Must-See Sights, Culture, and Cuisine!

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Mesmerizing Sunset at Pasuquin Beach, Ilocos Norte, Philippines

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Traffic Management in The Philippines is INSANE - But it WORKS!

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#shorts High Rise Balcony Gramercy, Makati, Manila

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On our way to the Philippines

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Retiring to the Philippines - The Foolproof Plan - Pt 1 - Culture of the Philippines

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Philippines Quiz - What will your score be?

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Speak 20 phrases of Tagalog in ONE MINUTE! - Learn the easy way. You can do it!

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The brilliant plan for our Philippines Retirement

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🌴 WHAT DO PINOYS DO IN THEIR SPARE TIME?? 🇵🇭✨

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HOW TO GET A BUILDING PERMIT IN THE PHILIPPINES - THE EASY WAY

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IS THIS THE BEST THAT THE PHILIPPINES CAN OFFER?.

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COULD YOU RETIRE TO THE PHILIPPINES? - This, and other questions answered.

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If you think Pinoys can't build, then you need to learn to do THIS!

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Building a House in the Philippines - The Ultimate Guide

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We Bought Land In The Philippines

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