5 Philippine Towns I'd Move to With My Own Money After 20 Years Here

After 20 years of living in the Philippines, I’ve seen expats make the exact same mistakes over and over—moving to heavily hyped, expensive cities that drain their savings and completely ruin their retirement dreams. If I had to pack up my life today and relocate using my own hard-earned money, where would I actually go? In this video, I reveal the top 5 Philippine towns and mid-sized cities I would personally move to right now. We are skipping the overcrowded tourist traps and diving into the real hidden gems—like the incredibly affordable coastal vibe of Dumaguete, the cool mountain air of Baguio, and the perfectly organized, highly progressive streets of Iloilo City. I’m breaking down exactly why these specific towns offer the absolute best balance of a low cost of living, high-quality healthcare, safety, and deeply welcoming local communities. If you want to know where the real long-term expats are hiding out to live their best lives on a budget, you need to watch this before booking your flight! #RetireInThePhilippines #PhilippinesExpat #MoveAbroad #ExpatLife #livingabroad