Why I Left Dumaguete, Cebu, Davao… and Now Bacolod!

🌏 Top Resources for Expats, Travelers & Retirees in the Philippines
These are the tools and services I personally use and recommend for living, dating, and traveling in the Philippines.

🔐 Online Security & Streaming Access
✅ Surfshark VPN
Protect your personal data, unblock streaming sites, and browse securely while abroad.
👉 Get up to 3 months FREE →
https://get.surfshark.net/aff_c?offer...

💘 Dating & Relationships
💘 The Only Dating Site I Recommend (Christian Filipina)
Looking for a real, sincere Filipina? This is the site I trust.
👉 Join here →
https://bit.ly/RecommendedDatingSite

💬 PinaLove – Free Dating Site
Simple and effective—over 500 new users daily.
👉 Sign up →
https://www.pinalove.com/?ai=3494&cid=1

💉 Travel & Medical Insurance (2 Options)
🛡️ SafetyWing – Best for Digital Nomads & Expats
Flexible coverage ideal for long-term travelers and visa runs.
👉 Sign up here →
https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=2...

🧳 Ekta Travel Health Insurance
Worldwide coverage with great rates.
✅ Includes COVID coverage
✅ Suitable for visa processing
✅ Ages 2 months to 100 years
👉 Get covered now →
https://ektatraveling.tp.st/fO4cVbN1
📧 Contact Michael Onstad: [email protected]
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💸 Money Transfer & Finance Tools
💸 Wise – Low-Fee International Transfers
Send and receive money with real exchange rates.
👉 First transfer FREE →
https://wise.com/invite/dic/giovannis229

📂 Travel Tools & Essentials
📄 Onward Ticket – Immigration-Compliant Proof of Travel
Generate a temporary flight ticket in minutes.
👉 Get yours for $16 →
https://onwardticket.com/giointhephil...

📶 Holafly eSIM – No More Airport SIM Hassles
Get mobile data as soon as you land.
👉 Choose your destination →
https://holafly.sjv.io/POrKr6
🎟️ Use Discount Code: GIOINTHEPHILIPPINES

📬 Living Abroad Essentials
📬 Traveling Mailbox – Manage U.S. Mail From Anywhere
Access your physical mail digitally while living abroad.
👉 Sign up →
https://travelingmailbox.com/?ref=1384

💍 Visa Assistance
💍 FilipinoVisa.com – For Spouse & Fiancé Visas
Professional help with getting your Filipina partner abroad.
👉 Start here →
https://www.filipinovisa.com/?partner...

🏨 Flights & Accommodation
🏨 Agoda – Hotel, Condo, and Resort Bookings
Wide options across the Philippines.
👉 Book your stay →
https://bit.ly/38CvDgr

✈️ Skyscanner – Compare Cheap Flights
Great for hopping between islands or traveling Asia.
👉 Find flights →
https://skyscanner.pxf.io/EK0dVP

📞 Book a 1-on-1 Consultation With Me
Relocating? Dating? Confused about where to live? Let me help you make smarter decisions.

🔗 Schedule a 1-on-1 Call →
https://calendly.com/giointhephilippines

💼 Options:
• $50 – 1 hour
• $85 – 2 hours
• $125 – 3 hours

📲 Contact Me & Stay Connected
🌐 Website & Blog →
https://giointhephilippines.com

📩 Email Me →
Use the contact form at:
https://giointhephilippines.com/#contact

📘 Facebook Page →
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📸 Instagram →
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🎥 Channel Membership →
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🎥 Patreon (Exclusive Content) →
  / giointhephilippines  

☕ Buy Me a Coffee →
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/italiagio71

💵 PayPal Support →
https://www.paypal.biz/GioSanTeaching

⚠️ Affiliate Disclosure
Some of the links above are affiliate links. That means, at no extra cost to you, I may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. I only recommend products and services that I have personally used and found valuable in my own experience living and traveling in the Philippines.

Chapters:
0:00 Dumaguete
06:10 Cebu
09:13 Davao
12:10 Bacolod
15:55 What is my ideal City