1 Month in Manila & The Philippines: Where & How To Live a Normal Life Tutorial

Matt Laker Podcast

In this informative episode, we explore what it's like to live in the Philippines as a digital nomad and entrepreneur. I will take you through the unique culture and way of life in the Philippines, sharing my personal experience of living in the country. I will also discuss business opportunities in the Philippines and ideas to set up a business. Areas to stay: - BGC - McKinley Hill Businesses to start: - Long-term rent with sublease agreement to set up Airbnbs at BGC - BPO (Business process outsourcing) - Recruitment Going out: - Forbestown Road in BGC (European-styled tables on the sidewalk - good for wine. Classy enough to meet quality people but not too classy to meet the show-offs (except for Dr Wine). The best place on that street is Bistro Madrid by Terry's. - Buccaneers Rum & Kitchen in Makati - great to meet people. You can talk to anyone and people will talk to you. - Revel at The Palace at BGC if you're into loud unrefined popular music, ordering bottles to affirm your social status, and standing around just one table. No good techno there. The best thing about the country: - People who smile, talk to you, and are hospitable. I love Philipino people. I really do. They are bubbly and fun to hang out with. Their English is the best in Asia. Most people I met speak better English than me and I even learn new words from them. Fo' real. What I don't like: - Not much access to healthy food. Not many Bali-styled smoothie bowls, healthy poke bowls, and steaks are quite pricey for the weight that you get. Too much junk food everywhere. Most that I've seen ever.