Paul "Old Dog" Tells All / Life, Love & Regrets in the Philippines.

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Old Dog Meets Mike – The Real Expat Talk You’ve Been Waiting For He Moved to the Philippines Alone… What He Says Now Might Surprise You Thank you for your support BUY ME A COFFEE https://buymeacoffee.com/mikesphiliX If you're thinking about retiring in the Philippines, you need to hear this first. In this no-holds-barred interview, Mike sits down with Paul from the YouTube channel Old Dog New Tricks to talk about the real life of expats in the Philippines. Paul shares his raw insights on retirement, dating Filipinas, budgeting mistakes, emotional baggage, and why so many foreigners crash and burn after just a few months. 👉 What brought Paul to the Philippines 👉 Why older men struggle (and thrive) here 👉 Budget reality vs fantasy 👉 How to avoid the biggest expat mistakes 👉 Old Dog’s best relationship advice 👉 And one piece of wisdom every retiree needs to hear If you're over 60 and looking for a better life overseas, this interview might save you a world of trouble—and maybe even a few thousand dollars. 🔔 Subscribe for more honest expat insights, interviews, and survival tips from Mike’s Philippine Retirement. 📺 Check out Paul’s channel: @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 Thank you for your support BUY ME A COFFEE https://buymeacoffee.com/mikesphiliX PAYPAL https://paypal.me/JanetPatinga?country.x=PH&locale.x=en_US Join our channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChJZEuE4O45M6CbcYOS3U1w/join HEIDI CAJES- C&G CONSULTING VISA AND SRRV / 13A INFO https://cgconsulting.ph/mike HOW TO GET YOUR MAIL BACK HOME CHECK OUT iPostal1 The Complete Digital Mailbox a href="https://ipostal1.com/?ref=3647" target="_blank" Mike's website https://mikesphilippineretirement.com/ Link to Mikes Newsletter `https://mikesphilippineretirement.substack.com/subscribe AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: Some of the links on this channel are affiliate links, meaning, at NO additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase and/or subscribe FACEBOOK Check out my Facebook page Mikes Philippine Retirement https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079610481824 EMAIL MY E MAIL ADDRESS FOR YOUR QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS [email protected] 00:00 – Lays Chips, Green Screens & the Real Intro 00:39 – What Brought Paul to the Philippines? 01:48 – Escaping U.S. Debt & Embracing Simplicity 02:46 – Aging, Happiness & Life Perspective Abroad 04:27 – Why Expats Crash & Burn After a Few Months 06:12 – Budget Fantasies vs. Reality 07:19 – Starting “Old Dog New Tricks” – The Real Story 08:50 – Making YouTube Personal: Confessions & Connection 10:53 – The Biggest Misconception About Romance Here 13:03 – Advice for Older Men Dating Filipinas 15:30 – The Biggest Mistake Paul Avoided 17:20 – Impulse Decisions: Rent, Love, and Scooters 20:19 – How Much Do You Really Need to Live Comfortably? 23:10 – Budget Discipline, Unexpected Expenses & “Curtains” 24:01 – Paul's Favorite Place in the Philippines 26:15 – Airports, Aging & Why Travel Feels Different Now 28:55 – “Old Dog” Wisdom for New Retirees & Expats 30:15 – Why You Should Test the Philippines Before Committing 31:20 – Land vs. House: What You Leave Behind 32:40 – Final Thoughts & Lays Chips Revisited 33:00 – Outro: “See You Crazy People”