Why Expats Are Leaving Dumaguete… and Where They’re Going?

Mike's Philippine Retirement. More and more expats are quietly rethinking life in Dumaguete—and some are choosing to leave.

In this honest, no-drama conversation, I sit down with Joe (Adobo Joe), who spent a full year living in Dumaguete before deciding it was time to move on. We talk openly about what Dumaguete does well, and the real-world issues that pushed him to look elsewhere: traffic, infrastructure limits, internet availability, rising costs, and the challenges of settling down too early.

Joe also explains where he’s going next—downsizing to a small apartment in Cebu Province, cutting expenses dramatically, and choosing a lifestyle that allows more travel while he’s still healthy enough to enjoy it.

This video isn’t about bashing Dumaguete. For many expats, it’s still a great place to start. But it may not be the forever home many imagine when they first arrive.

If you’re retired, living on Social Security, or considering a move to the Philippines after 60, this is a conversation worth watching.
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