Why Dumaguete Was Perfect… Until It Wasn’t

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00:00 - 02:33 philippines move + road trip
02:33 - 04:26 arriving dumaguete, settling in
04:26 - 06:05 forbes retirement list hits
06:05 - 07:12 dating scene shifts fast
07:12 - 09:22 expats flood changes dynamics
09:22 - 10:41 new forbes drops philippines
10:41 - 12:41 typhoons + infrastructure issues
12:41 - 14:50 supply-demand dating economics
14:50 - 17:13 cebu as expat template
17:13 - 20:36 advice: smaller islands win

What happens when a quiet Philippine city suddenly lands on a Forbes retirement list? This video walks through a rare first-hand account of Dumaguete before, during, and after its explosive rise as an expat destination. Arriving just months before international attention poured in, the creator reflects on how Forbes recognition reshaped daily life, dating dynamics, and the overall character of the city. From early motorbike travels and authentic local connections to the gradual shift brought on by mass foreign interest, this story highlights how supply and demand quietly changed everything. It also explores why Forbes later removed the Philippines entirely from its retirement recommendations, touching on typhoons, infrastructure, and regional comparisons. For anyone considering retirement, dating, or relocation in Southeast Asia, this video offers a perspective most lists never show.