How Moving to the Philippines Changed My Life… Am I Going Back?

In this video, I open up about my journey from growing up in a small town in Michigan to making the life-changing decision to move to the Philippines. I share my childhood memories, college experiences, and the pivotal moment I decided to step out of my comfort zone and embrace the unknown.

Over two years in the Philippines, I fell in love with the culture, the people, and the way of life—it truly became one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. But now, the question remains: Am I going back to the Philippines?

Along the way, I also share many of the challenges and life-changing events I faced—moments that tested me, shaped me, and ultimately helped me grow into the person I am today.

Join me as I reflect on my past, share my story, and reveal what’s next.

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[IslandBarbieK]

One of my favorite videos yet! This answers many many questions that you guys ask me💖 I’d appreciate if you had the time to listen🙏🏼 Salamat Kayo!

[bobkirkman]

I went to the Philippines as a 18 year old. I was Stationed in the Philippines for 4 years. The beauty and the friendly Filipino people made those 4 years. The best 4 years of my life.

[MIXEDPINAYFLAVA]

You made me think about moving back. I feel like I miss all the happy people. Living there for 2 years as a teenager was life changing for me.

[bong-ry]

you have a heart of a Filipino! That's one of the reasons why Filipinos loves you...the Philippines will be here waiting for your returns!

[LeahGregorio-qr]

We recently visited Siargao, visiting siargao makes you feel grateful! Nature wise makes you grounded! Last 2 days was raining and you’d see local use to walk under the rain. No complaint! The life there was different very simple that allows you to live every moment no wasted time. Thanks Barbie for loving our country!

[egmediocastillonjr.]

You have blended so well with the Filipinos in so short a time, which means that your person and personality have been truly appreciated by the Pinoys. Your culture is so wide apart from ours but that did not pose a barrier to you, in fact you did an awesome act of assimilating to our way of living. You may have been 'shocked', for sure, and left with many questions and doubts about Pinoys, but you took pains in bearing with the folks, where you eventually found the 'gold' in their hearts.

[mariz]

reason why you come back to America is because your heart and soul are in so much love for your sister. your sister needs you. stay strong and healthy. God bless you and your family!❤ 35:22

[MichaelAluag]

Yea I appreciated you because you included God. Don't forget to pray always wherever you go girl and that's Filipino life. We don't live without God in our lives. MABUHAY PO si BARBIE 🇵🇭❤️.

[nanettemiller]

“Trusted God”. That’s the way to go girl! Always ask God for guidance, He will never let you down!🙌🙏🙏

[cherylcarter]

You’re amazing Barbie! Visayan girl fan of yours here in Hawaii.
I could keep listening to you 😊. Yes put GOD 1st ☝🏼 Glad you love our country, it’s people & we love you too! 🥰

[nanettemiller]

Material things do not last! You are right! Helping people is more important to you! You are so mature in you age! You already know what you want in life🙌🙏

[seventeeseven-cm]

Brianna aka Barbie.. In the two years you spent here in the Philippines (Siargao) a lot happened that you will never forget, it will become a part of your life. If you want to return to the Philippines, the people of Siargao will accept you, but your family needs you now.. You decide if you will return to the Philippines.. Follow what is in your heart and that will be good for you. .. Pray God always.. 🙏❤

[mas]

You just missed your forever in Siargao...Live your life to the fullest...explore everything possible...Life is an accumulated experience... when you grow old no regrets...

[jaspersparents]

Barb, you have the Filipino spirit of KAPWA! You are family!!

[Sig_ben]

I love how open-minded you're. The fact that you take a risk to explore to see different races. That makes you ahead of the game. I've never been in siargao myself. I heard it's really beautiful and people are friendly.

[tataymilyo]

I was moved by your story loving the Philipines and the culture. God Bless You and your family. I love watching your vlogs. Philippines always welcome you. An avid fan!!!

[SECRETPURPOSE]

This was almost like a sermon by the end. So great! Preach! Thanks for bringing good things to so many of us

[clydeevanampa]

WAzzzz up Barb... i'm one of ur supporter hear in🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 basically from Northern Mindanao.... love ur videos... i appreciate how u you embrace us filipinos, as well how we embraced you here.. Hope you could explore nice places hear in Mindanao... Hope one day i could have the chance to Take photo of you... God bless you forward you come back home here in Philippines❤🇵🇭🫶...."Manga-on Ta!"😊

[bernk]

Damn ur still so young but ur wisdom and ur beautiful heart is so inspirational. U r also a life-coach. This video made me cry coz I understand everything u said

[richardlayus]

Ma’am Brianna, God send you to the Philippines for a reason...Philippines love you especially the people in Siargao...Daghan salamat sa pag appreciate mu sa Pilipinas....Ingat palagi...God Bless ❤️