It’s hard to believe, but I dumped over 3.6 million pesos into my beach bar venture in Roxas City. In this video, I’m sharing the brutal truth about what it’s really like to start a restaurant business in the Philippines as a foreigner.

From supply chain nightmares involving multiple inter-island ferries to the endless red tape of permits, I break down exactly where the money went and why my "Western quality at local prices" model was a recipe for disaster. I also explain why I finally decided to hand over operations to my partners and why, despite the massive loss, I don't regret the experience.

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Philippines President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte are locked in a political battle that reads like it’s straight out of a thriller. But the stakes go far beyond domestic politics. The Philippines sits at the heart of the US–China power struggle in the region, and the direction it takes could ripple far beyond its shores.

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In today’s slow living vlog, we spend a quiet day close to the land, drying yam, preparing soybeans, cutting bamboo for a trellis, and cooking simple, nourishing meals together.

From fresh avocado and soursop in season to coffee sweetened with dates instead of sugar, we’re learning to choose more natural, wholesome alternatives and to appreciate the beauty of everyday life.

Growing even a little of our own food has changed how we see meals, time, and gratitude. It teaches patience, mindfulness, and respect for the earth that feeds us.

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Get ready for an epic roast battle between China 🇨🇳 and Philippines 🇵🇭 Countryballs!
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Ever live somewhere so long you start picking up the little things without even realizing it? 😅 Well... Here’s what I LEARNED living in the Philippines — and this one is all about that classic Filipino gesture we ALL know: the respectful duck-through when people are in the middle of a convo. 🙇🏽‍♂️
In this short, we take it waaaaay back to Week 1, when I just bulldozed through groups like a clueless foreigner 😂. Fast forward to Month 1, I’m half-committed, giving that slight lean like I kinda know the rules. But by Month 3? Man, I'm in full ninja-duck mode, practically breakdancing through the crowd just to show respect! 🤣 This is that type of content every Filipino — and every expat — will instantly relate to. "Here’s what I LEARNED living in the Philippines" isn't just about humor, it's about how these little cultural details become a part of you. The more time you spend here, the more you pick up without even trying — from small gestures to everyday habits. That ducking move is basically a rite of passage! 😂

"Did you know the Philippines secretly hate these things?"

No.1 Being Late:
Being late. Filipino time might sound funny, but if youre super late that's super annoying.
No.2 Cutting in Line:
Singit big no no, respect the pila or get the death stare from the tita's.
No.3 Disrespecting Elders:
Not saying 'Po' and 'Opo', that's like instant minus point to your manner.
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No one wants to be the topic of the marites conference, better behave or else you'll be in the group chat.
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Director: Wales Toney, John Park, Ella Langley
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Seamstress: Macey Graham
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Ella Langley Bus Driver: Ms. Alice
Riley Green bus driver: Tim Dodge
Starring: Ella Langley, Riley Green, Jamey Johnson
Man’s Best Friend: Carl Green
Horses: Drifter, LawDog
Cast: Madeline Maxwell, Morgan Rabren, Austin Rabren, Rye Jackson, Ben Flanders, Howard Nunnelly, Travis Houser, Josh Keith, Sam Crabtree, Caylee Robillard, Olivia Jones, Nathan Frensley, Rob Sexton, Robert Smith, Rebecca Byrd, Tristen Phelps, Jennifer Gowen, Jeremy Brown, Larry Dennison, Ren Evans, Brittney Eakins, Hannah Williams, Steve Baird, Zeb Son, Andrew Guenther, Charlie Hinton, David Schibert, Cindy Schibert, Donnie McIntosh, Monika Bowman, Eddie Kinberger, Debbie Kinberger, Helen Williams, Jaren Childers
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Lyrics:
I was all but 22
I think at the time
I’d been out on the road
Lonely at night
It’d been a while
So it was on my mind
Well I saw him walk in
With his cowboy hat
And I thought to myself
I could use some of that
His boots like glass on a saw dust floor
Had moves like nothin’ I’d ever seen before
So I walked right up
I pulled him to the side
I handed him a beer and looked him right in the eye
And I said “Baby, I think you’re gonna wanna hear this”
I said

Excuse me,
You look like you love me
You look like you want me
To want you to come on home
And baby I don’t blame you
For lookin’ me up and down across this room
I’m drunk and I’m ready to leave
And you look like you love me

Well I was down at the local beer joint with a few of the guys
When this cute little country girl caught my eye
And boy let me tell you she was the prettiest thing i’d ever seen in a pair of boots
Well she walked right up to me, handed me a beer
Gave me a look like, lets get outta here
And that's when I realized that she was every cowboys dream come true
She told me this right here, she said..

Excuse me,
You look like you love me
You look like you want me
To want you to come on home
And baby I don’t blame you
For lookin’ me up and down across this room
I’m drunk and I’m ready to leave
And you look like you love me
So if you ever see a man in a cowboy hat

And you think to yourself
I could use some of that
Don’t waste your time
Just give ‘em this here line
Goes a little like this
Excuse me,
You look like you love me
You look like you want me
To want you to come on home
And baby I don’t blame you
For lookin’ me up and down across this room
I’m drunk and I’m ready to leave
And you look like you love me
I’m drunk and I’m ready to leave
And you look like you love me

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