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Sorry Cebu City but this might be my future home

Chad Foster Explores

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@ChadFosterExplores Creator 1 year ago Pinned

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@FoundingYouTuber-2005 1 year ago

IMO the better plan: plant your flag in a Cebu City condo, then visit the Philippine islands to your heart's content. That gives you the benefits of both worlds (big city living, four-day getaways to the remote island resorts).

@EchoKreeger 1 year ago (edited)

I hear that Siquijor has one of the WORST power grids in the PI... I agree that it is a supremely beautiful place and I would love to live there as well, but not until they improve the power grid situation. You may be able to be on solar or some other off-grid option, but that still doesn't account for the businesses/restaurants that need power to operate. Thanks for such great content, Chad.

@marierocher4422 1 year ago

It’s a very beautiful place for a week visit but not for months. Retired people need a place where fast access to the hospital is important. Cebu still central to any travel mood you want. Still surrounded from close to neighboring islands and sometimes you need a city vibe.

@2wheelsfinn 1 year ago

Siquijor has huge power issues currently. No electricity, no water. Everyone complaining about it there. Until its fixed permanently think twice.

@fruitloops3718 1 year ago

I learned my lesson about these is islands during my visit to Siargao. I got a bronchial chest infection and there's no hospital on the island and all the doctor could provide was hrrbal remedies when I needed strong antibiotic treatment as I have previous health issues that could've gone very badly. But no, my island days are over from now on unless there's a decent hospital.

@Alleycat_67 1 year ago

Siquijor and Bantayan definitely beautiful islands!!

@presquevu9350 1 year ago

I’ve lived on Siquijor for 14 months and just renewed my lease. Everything is difficult here, especially finding a good residence and finding groceries. From time to time I experience small island fever. Living in a busy tourist spot is tiring at times and I think the culture is dominated by the players in the tourist community. Most of the island negatives have been mentioned elsewhere. The ex pat community seems heavily weighted toward Europeans, Dumaguete feels more American oriented. Definitely worth a visit, I recommend you do so in the low season it can be overwhelming in high season.

@bubumic2971 4 months ago

Don`t need highrises, shopping malls or busy streets. I do need a pharmacy , a hospital close by, peace and quiet and a small home

@Lifesajourney-d6e 1 year ago

Here in Davao!! Nobody talks about Davao. However it's great. Easily the most drivable( by car), city in the Philippines. So clean here! And safe! Mountains nearby and here in the beach. Amenities of Makati without the high cost!!!

@mingoelevaf 1 year ago

OMG, Chad, don't tell everyone. It's a secret!

@rl8571 1 year ago

My uncle was CIS for the US Navy who's Filipino and one of his roles was to do welfare check on veterans getting pensions and you will be shocked how many islands on the Philippines has an American veteran getting a month pension. We are everywhere

@Kenny478Va 1 year ago

I'm not sure why you're sorry. If that's what you want, go for it!

@graceylifestyle593 1 year ago (edited)

Siquijor Island is so peaceful to live and so beautiful! The sunset, the water falls, the Pitogo cliff and the siquijor plaza is just unique and etc.. There's another booming tourist destination also in the northern part of Iloilo, which is my hometown Concepcion! You must visit there!

@HTXAdventurer 1 year ago

Chad, another great, informative video. Best PI Expat Channel on YouTube. Planning on moving there in fall 2026. I'll start in Cebu as a solid transitional home base, and travel around to may of the places you've reviewed, plus Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia. I am so ready to get out of the rat race and enjoy my retirement in the Philippines. Your videos get me so pumped!