BUHAY SA AMERIKA: What we have been doing 5 years before retiring in the Philippines

Since 2019, we have been thinking about retiring in the Philippines. I'm sharing with you the things we've been doing for the past 5 years as we prepare for retirement in the Philippines.

[Mag-nh]

I retired in the Philippines on 2022. The best decision I ever made. I worked and lived in the US for almost 43 years. Planning is the key. I have no mortgage (owned a condo), owned a car, no debts. My best advice, live within your means. Live simply but comfortably. Do not compete with the Joneses. Try to set limits with friends and family. I’m 66, lives with my dog and a non live in housekeeper. I travel everywhere 4-5x per year. Cruise 1-2x per year. Life is good!

[ronaldbilaoen]

im in the US for 1year now at 40yo, but planning to retire early next year and do full time farming. Walang amo, more time with family and Church. I realized to invest more in heaven than here in earth where were just sojourners.

[mariviccarreon]

Hi Gi! Love how you're preparing for your retirement in an organized and realistic manner. Come to think of it. Retirement is really about finding joy and purpose as we reach our twilight years. No more running in a rat race.
Wishing you and hubby all the best as you head back to our beloved homeland. ❤👍🙏

[hsnt]

Hi ate Gi! Excited na kami for more vlogs when you retire!🤗 Ang dami ko natututunan sa inyo, nakaka inspire po talaga kayo.❤ God bless you always, ate Gi!

[FollowEman]

You do your own editing? It's really good. It must take a lot of time. I've been researching going back myself. After living in the US since age 10, now I long to go back. I've taken 3 trips since 2022. Your videos are spot on and realistic. Very very helpful.

[Mariesandoval]

God bless you for giving your furbabies a forever home no one is left behind. . I am cheering you on and you will now be included in my prayers and hopefully if I do decide to retire in two years, will decide by then if the Philippines is right for us

[stefgen]

I'm feeling inspired at the same time anxious about this stage of my life (our lives). Thank you so much!!!

[ziggyess]

Congratulations! I am retiring in 3 months at the age of 45! My husband and i are so excited. I also have a YouTube channel and like you i love sharing my thoughts in this platform as well. Enjoy your retirement in the philippines.

[buru]

The scenes in the videos are no doubt well put together but it’s the content that matters, so relevant and unpretentious. Excellent!

[mylespaglinawan]

I thoroughly enjoy your video content; it’s incredibly entertaining to watch, and the editing is top-notch.

[cecillec]

I am with you, Gi. By God’s grace, next year my husband and I are returning to the Philippines for good. We travel with us my 87 years old mother. For years we go back home to the Philippines with our kids, they were school age then. . I’m glad we visited the Philippines every year or two that we now get used to the lifestyle and climate difference in my country, which I left over 30 years ago. My husband, born and raised in canada, and I are happily adjusted to the weather and the nuances in the Philippines. God bless you and your husband. I hope to meet you in the Philippines .

[RanetteO]

Thanks for the update Ate Gi. Love the sound advice and planning tips. Looking forward for more videos.

[fireflyFL]

I really appreciate your videos, so informative and reflective

[yaaaraves]

All the best po. ❤🙏🏻 galing preparations nyo. I’ll do the same when my time comes.

[mydztouch]

I love your videos Ate Gie!! You are like a real Ate. Getting pointers from you since I’ll be retiring in the near future ( God willing)..

[jnsa]

Appreciate all the practical steps you've shared 👍🏽

[shielaabayon-noix]

im 36 yrs old and a new subscriber of you, you are right po i think in a few months or year you can be one of thus youtube famous influencer. theres a lot of things to learn from your inputs plus ang galing nyo po mag narrate

[melodyr]

So inspiring and so responsible! Love watching you! And looking forward to more youtube videos once you retire

[SideWays]

Must be bittersweet to sell so much. Freeing but kinda sad. We retired early seamlessly. Nobody even knew. Yours is a complete change. Best wishes!

[sdrsdr]

For me Philippines is good for vacation. Not retirement, I was born & raised there. I was 35 yrs. old when family moved abroad. In terms of quality living not thinking of currency value I prefer to retire where I'm now. There are more scenic views, wide roads, minimal traffic etc. The razzle & dazzle of crowds
The heat is just not for me at 64. Although, there are some of us who feel loneliness & would prefer to be home or retire back home. I'm a city boy not from any province after experiencing life abroad. You would see a big difference, especially in technology.