#expat life

Peter Pan Syndrome in the Philippines

February 22, 2026

What did I lose in the Philippines?

February 15, 2026

My Apology for the Expat Grievance Narrative

February 1, 2026

Eastern Dreamer's Reaction to "Leave America While You Still Can" @DeconstructingNarcissism

January 19, 2026

That Time I Met Pro Life Traveler and the Filipina Pea in Dumaguete

January 18, 2026

Extreme Expats Lack This One Little Thing

January 1, 2026

Why Are We Americans So Ungrateful?

December 26, 2025

Cringey Things I Heard From Other Expats

December 15, 2025

Expats Cannot Succeed in the Philippines

December 3, 2025

Expats are leaving because America is getting poorer

November 30, 2025

Criminal Foreigners Arrested in the Philippines

September 17, 2025

Don’t Just Move to a Red State

September 16, 2025

These Expats are not Invisible, They're Annoying

September 15, 2025

Too Poor for the American Dream

September 14, 2025

Rich Countries Don’t Need Broke Expats

September 13, 2025

Rich American Boomers Aren’t Moving Abroad

September 12, 2025

Why Low Trust Countries are Cheap

September 11, 2025

RIP Charlie Kirk - Will political violence lead to more expatriation?

September 11, 2025

Are Expat YouTubers Lying about Southeast Asia?

September 10, 2025

What led to my Expat Burnout?

September 9, 2025

The Types of Expats I Try to Avoid

September 8, 2025

Why does Southeast Asia seem more optimistic than the USA?

September 8, 2025

Why did I move back to California to get rich?

September 6, 2025

The Dirty Little Secret of Many Young Passports Bros

September 4, 2025

What do I miss about the Philippines?

August 31, 2025

Back in the US - Reverse Culture Shock

August 31, 2025

Keep Your Opinions to Yourself - Why You Don't Have Free Speech in Asia

May 3, 2025

Get to Know Jane, the Ultimate Filapina@Jane The Ultimate Filipina

May 1, 2025

Why did I leave the Philippines? (My thoughts on Vitaly)

April 14, 2025

He Came to the Philippines Before I Was Born @kevinsphilippineadventures

February 24, 2025

Is this the Quietest Cafe in Dumaguete? 🇵🇭

February 17, 2025

Will This Veteran Be Successful in Building a Home in the Philippines? @JerryBellasFinalChapter

February 10, 2025

Is He The Happiest Man in the Philippines? 🇵🇭

February 4, 2025

Can This Disabled American Save Himself in the Philippines? 🇺🇸

January 28, 2025

Can Expats Really Find Happiness On Their Own?

January 24, 2025

Can This Poor Fool Afford to Study Nursing in the Philippines? (as an American)

January 22, 2025

I Didn't Know Cebu Was Like This

January 20, 2025

Dumaguete to Cebu and Back in 36 Hours - Journey to Hell?

January 18, 2025

My US Passport Renewal was rejected - Will I be getting deported?

January 14, 2025

5 Myths About the USA I no longer believe after moving overseas

January 12, 2025

No Country For Old Men - I Can't Live Like This

January 9, 2025

They Don't Want You To Leave the United States - Why They Want You to Stay Home

January 5, 2025

They Don't Care if You Leave the United States - Nobody is Coming to Save You

January 4, 2025

This is Why I'm Blessed in the Philippines

December 31, 2024

Why are Filipinos Happier than Americans?

December 27, 2024

Smart Choices, Not Snap Judgments - Expats Finding Balance Abroad

December 26, 2024

Why I’m Not Lonely This Christmas in the Philippines

December 25, 2024

RIP Mark Thornton @everymanhasastory

December 20, 2024

The Ugly Truth: Why Some Expats Hate Each Other and What They're Hiding

December 13, 2024

Expat Bachelor Life: 10 Reasons It’s Pure Freedom

December 10, 2024

Expat Life Isn't Perfect, But Why So Much Negativity?

December 8, 2024

This Filipina Made Me Something Tasty

December 5, 2024

I Learned This From the Filipinos in the Philippines

December 4, 2024

Did I Make a Mess? - My Biggest Mistakes in the Philippines 🇵🇭 (So Far)

December 2, 2024

Expats Behaving Badly - Misery Loves Company

December 1, 2024

Expats Facing Rejection in the Philippines - Will You Be Persona Non Grata?

November 30, 2024

Justin Found THIS While Diving in the Philippines @Critter Hunter

November 28, 2024

Wannabe Expats Failing to Reach the Philippines

November 26, 2024

Immigrants Becoming Expats - What’s Changed?

November 24, 2024

Is It Really Every Expat Out For Themselves? - Expats Taking Responsibility

November 23, 2024

Can you move to Southeast Asia with 10K?

November 20, 2024

I LOVE This About Living in the Philippines (Reason #1 is a TIE between the Nature and the People)

November 19, 2024

I Don't Like This About Living In The Philippines

November 17, 2024

Expats Living Large And In Charge - This Is Why They Can't Live Like Locals

November 16, 2024

What I Don't Like About Dumaguete

November 13, 2024

The Real Reasons Expats Skip Africa for Retirement

November 11, 2024

So Many Expats in Dumaguete 🇵🇭

November 6, 2024

Every Expat Has a Sob Story - What Happened To Us?

November 1, 2024

Why I Left America For the Philippines 🇺🇸

October 29, 2024

Don't Let Her Think She's Getting a Rich American @mikesphilippineretirement

October 24, 2024

How can JR help you with your Philippines Visa? @jrcvcis-philippines

October 18, 2024

5 Tips for Expat Minimalism to Keep Your Dream Alive 🇵🇭

October 15, 2024

Are Disabled Expats Welcome Here? 🇵🇭

October 11, 2024

Expats Getting PRICED OUT of the Philippines 🇵🇭

October 8, 2024

Condescending Expats Discouraging You From Pursuing Your Dreams Daily 🇵🇭

October 2, 2024

Angry Americans Envious of Expats 🇵🇭

October 1, 2024

What does this Filipina have to say to foreigners in the Philippines? 🇵🇭

September 25, 2024

This future teacher had THIS to say to foreigners coming to the Philippines 🇵🇭

September 22, 2024

The Ninja Fisherman Found His Freedom in Dumaguete 🇵🇭

September 20, 2024

Did Chad Find Paradise in the Philippines? @ChadFosterExplores

September 18, 2024

Tony's Philippine Journey 🇵🇭

September 11, 2024

Alex and Jake discuss Jake's Half Year Journey in SE Asia @JakelopeTravels

September 9, 2024

Gio Shares His Playbook for Young Expats @Gio_On_The_Go

September 7, 2024

Too Many Expats are Estranged From Their Families

September 5, 2024

I Turned the Tables on the Old Dog - Boomers Being Cool

September 1, 2024

Mike Under the Microscope - Boomers Being Cool @mikesphilippineretirement

August 26, 2024

Daddy Paul and Uncle Mike didn't tell me Dumaguete was like this 🇵🇭

August 13, 2024

What are my top 5 introvert-friendly countries?

July 21, 2024

Why are unhappy people happier in Thailand? 🇹🇭

July 10, 2024

Why do I maintain low expectations while traveling? (in the developing world)

May 21, 2024

What are some myths that Americans believe about other countries? 🇺🇸

May 17, 2024

What are the push factors? (making people want to leave the declining West)

May 16, 2024

Why are there so many narcissistic expats? @mikesphilippineretirement

May 15, 2024

What are the signs of western decline? (that are pushing us away) 🇺🇸

May 11, 2024

There won't be a FLOOD of expats in the future 🇺🇸

April 20, 2024

Am I happy in Thailand? 🇹🇭

April 14, 2024

Why I never worry about US collapse 🇺🇸

April 2, 2024

What is my TARGET financial independence number for Southeast Asia? 🇹🇭

March 27, 2024

Why are so many young men unhappy in the United States? 🇺🇸

March 25, 2024

Financial Independence vs. Retire Early 🇹🇭

March 17, 2024

There will be a FLOOD of expats in the future 🇺🇸

March 16, 2024

Why do so many people hate expats? 🇺🇸

March 14, 2024

Why is financial independence harder in the United States? 🇺🇸

March 10, 2024

Surprising reasons why financial independence is easier overseas 🇹🇭

March 8, 2024

What do I not miss about the United States? (after 7 months in Thailand) 🇹🇭

February 23, 2024

What is this man DOING on this bus in California? 🇺🇸

February 21, 2024

Pursue financial independence before making long-term overseas commitments

February 19, 2024

Why should YOU choose Thailand? 🇹🇭

February 1, 2024

What do I miss about the USA? (after 6 months in Thailand) 🇺🇸

January 30, 2024

What are expats escaping? 🇹🇭

January 20, 2024

Comparing Latin America and Southeast Asia (USA perspective)

December 30, 2023

5 Ways My Mental Health Benefiits from Living in Thailand 🇹🇭

December 5, 2023

Why I've chosen estrangement from my entire family

May 21, 2021

Could I live in CUSCO? (long-term)

May 12, 2021

I tried the BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT in CUSCO 🇵🇪

April 25, 2021

Thoughts on BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - Walking around Chapinero 🇨🇴

April 11, 2021

What is my biggest regret after a week in Medellin? 🇨🇴

February 17, 2021

Toyoko Inn ITM Osaka Hotel Room tour

January 18, 2020

Daiwa Hotel Grande Kyoto Room Tour

January 14, 2020

Dotonbori Hotel Room Tour Osaka, Japan

January 13, 2020

Pocket Hotel Room Tour Lapu Lapu City Philippines

January 12, 2020

Griffin Hotel and Suites Cebu Philippines Hotel Room Tour

January 7, 2020

Paguia's Cottages Hotel room tour - Camiguin Island, Philippines

January 5, 2020

Main Strip of Catarman, Camiguin Island 🇵🇭

December 31, 2019

Never Split the Difference audiobook review

February 26, 2019

3 Reasons to consider leaving your hometown

October 17, 2018

Thoughts on living in Tennessee

September 30, 2018

5 Reasons I moved from Nashville to Denver in 2015

September 11, 2018

THAI Red Bull Review

June 12, 2018

Why are Some People Losing Interest in Expat Life?

January 5, 2026

California is getting a lot of precipitation

December 27, 2025

Where should I go next year?

November 23, 2025

I spent $15 on this Plate to Support a Medical Mission to the Philippines

November 2, 2025

Fall Update Livestream

September 15, 2025

Actually, It's Nice To Be Back in the US

June 20, 2025

I have had too much Caffeine this morning in the Philippines

February 7, 2025

It's Already February in the Philippines

February 1, 2025

I'm Writing a Book

January 27, 2025

It's a Boring Day in the Philippines

January 22, 2025

What Happened to My Face? - My Passport Renewal was Rejected

January 14, 2025

Another Wonderful Day in the Philippines

January 4, 2025

It's Always Sunny in the Philippines

December 30, 2024

Will They Let Me Renew My Passport?

December 17, 2024

I was Featured on CNA - Happy Holidays - My 2nd Christmas in the Philippines

December 8, 2024

I Lost An Important Memory Card - December Plans - Happy Holidays - Housekeeping

November 30, 2024

Am I Moving to Cebu?

November 23, 2024

I moved to a new apartment in Dumaguete!

November 11, 2024

Eastern Dreamer is Live on the Boulevard!

November 4, 2024

I have been staying busy in the Philippines

October 19, 2024

Why Am I Staying Longer in the Philippines?

October 14, 2024

I'm Staying Longer in the Philippines

October 13, 2024

I Didn't Get the Job - Am I a Total Failure? - My Birthday is Tomorrow

October 3, 2024

I May Be Going Back Home Soon - Am I Getting the Job Offer? - Future of the Channel

September 20, 2024

Will the rain ever stop in Dumaguete, Philippines?

September 18, 2024

Heavy Rain in Dumaguete City

September 15, 2024

I've extended my stay in Dumaguete

September 13, 2024

Another Beautiful Day in the Philippines

September 6, 2024

It's still fun in the Philippines!

September 2, 2024

Welcome to all of the New Subscribers!

August 27, 2024

Enjoying the Philippines, Staying Present

August 23, 2024

It's more fun in the Philippines! I love this country.

August 16, 2024

Eastern Dreamer is live!

August 11, 2024

Eating all of the Vietnamese food, Scheduling Interviews

August 6, 2024

I will miss you Vietnam

August 3, 2024

Preparing for the Philippines

August 1, 2024

It's more fun in the Philippines! My flight is booked.

July 29, 2024

Two weeks left in Vietnam

July 26, 2024

I may leave Vietnam earlier than expected

July 21, 2024

Live from Da Nang, Vietnam - Southeast Asia Discussion

July 17, 2024

First Time in Vietnam - More First Impressions

July 13, 2024

I'm going to miss this country 🇹🇭

June 23, 2024

I don't want to leave Thailand 🇹🇭

June 17, 2024

Live from Bangkok - I booked my flight to Vietnam

June 12, 2024

My Vietnam eVisa was approved!

June 7, 2024

Friday Night Live from Bangkok, Thailand

May 24, 2024

The Rainy Season is in full effect in Bangkok, Thailand

May 23, 2024

Rainy Day in Bangkok

May 21, 2024

Saturday Night in Bangkok

May 19, 2024

Live from Bangkok Part 2

May 2, 2024

Heading to the Big Mango - Bangkok, Thailand

April 28, 2024

Friday Night in Krabi

April 12, 2024

I made it to KRABI

April 5, 2024

Hat Yai Livestream Part 2

March 30, 2024

1,000 Subscriber Q & A Session

March 23, 2024

Live from Chiang Mai

October 14, 2023

CMU Night Market Food Raid

September 14, 2023

Settling in to Chiang Mai

September 12, 2023

What are my top expat city destinations?

August 18, 2022

Why do some people want to become expats?

July 26, 2022

Researching Ecuador Digital Nomad Visa

July 16, 2022

Isla Mujeres Stream #1

December 22, 2021

Cancun, Mexico - Riviera Maya - Isla Mujeres - Trip Planning

December 15, 2021

First Livestream

October 25, 2021