Calvin Castiel

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Why She Left Europe for the Philippines: $300 Rent & 3 Years of Happiness

Why She Left Europe for the Philippines: $300 Rent & 3 Years of Happiness Calvin Castiel

2K views - 5 hours ago

Why This Brazilian Left Everything for Siargao — The Curse Is Real

Why This Brazilian Left Everything for Siargao — The Curse Is Real Calvin Castiel

8.1K views - 1 day ago

A European Girl Sold Everything to Live in Siquijor, Philippines (Here’s Why She Loves It)

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A European Girl Sold Everything to Live in Siquijor, Philippines (Here’s Why She Loves It) Calvin Castiel and Paws&Palmtrees

23.7K views - 2 weeks ago

He Left America for a Simple Life in this Island ($600/Month… Here’s Why He’ll Never Go Back)

He Left America for a Simple Life in this Island ($600/Month… Here’s Why He’ll Never Go Back) Calvin Castiel

16.5K views - 2 weeks ago

He Left California to Live in the Richest part of the Philippines (Here’s Why he’s never going back)

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He Left California to Live in the Richest part of the Philippines (Here’s Why he’s never going back) Calvin Castiel and California Expat

13.6K views - 3 weeks ago

Why This Former Meta Employee Escaped Western Chaos for the Philippines 🇵🇭

Why This Former Meta Employee Escaped Western Chaos for the Philippines 🇵🇭 Calvin Castiel

15K views - 4 weeks ago

She Left Everything in South Africa for Love… Now She Owns a Bakery in the Philippines 🇵🇭🇿🇦

She Left Everything in South Africa for Love… Now She Owns a Bakery in the Philippines 🇵🇭🇿🇦 Calvin Castiel

26.6K views - 1 month ago

He Left Europe for a Simple Life in Manila (Here’s Why He’s Retiring in the Philippines)

He Left Europe for a Simple Life in Manila (Here’s Why He’s Retiring in the Philippines) Calvin Castiel

34.6K views - 1 month ago

She Left Europe for a Simple Life and Now Lives on a Philippine Island for $1,300/Month

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She Left Europe for a Simple Life and Now Lives on a Philippine Island for $1,300/Month Calvin Castiel and Siquijor Siren

10.1K views - 1 month ago

He Left Germany and Built 30 Villas in Siquijor – Let’s Tour His Villas

He Left Germany and Built 30 Villas in Siquijor – Let’s Tour His Villas Calvin Castiel

16.5K views - 1 month ago

She Left Italy for a Simple Life in the Philippines (But Ended Up Saving Stray Dogs in Siquijor)

She Left Italy for a Simple Life in the Philippines (But Ended Up Saving Stray Dogs in Siquijor) Calvin Castiel

41.8K views - 1 month ago

He Left Europe for Love in the Philippines (Bought $20K Mountain Farm in Dumaguete)

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He Left Europe for Love in the Philippines (Bought $20K Mountain Farm in Dumaguete) Calvin Castiel and The Kulikovs

67.4K views - 1 month ago

They Left Europe for a Simple Life in the Philippines (Bought $20K Mountain Farm in Dumaguete)

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They Left Europe for a Simple Life in the Philippines (Bought $20K Mountain Farm in Dumaguete) Calvin Castiel and The Kulikovs

184.3K views - 1 month ago

Canadian singer goes viral in the Philippines (But this changed everything)

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Canadian singer goes viral in the Philippines (But this changed everything) Calvin Castiel and Jeff Bryant

7.3K views - 1 month ago

They Left China & Japan for a Simple Life in Cebu (Province life)

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They Left China & Japan for a Simple Life in Cebu (Province life) Calvin Castiel and GO WITH HIRO 🇯🇵

7.2K views - 1 month ago

He Chose the Philippines Over Japan for Life (Here’s What Changed Everything)

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He Chose the Philippines Over Japan for Life (Here’s What Changed Everything) Calvin Castiel and GO WITH HIRO 🇯🇵

63.4K views - 1 month ago

Why She Left China and Chose Life in the Philippines (Here’s Why She’s Happier) 🇵🇭

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Why She Left China and Chose Life in the Philippines (Here’s Why She’s Happier) 🇵🇭 Calvin Castiel and Rola

25.3K views - 1 month ago

The "Philippine Curse" is REAL: Why Foreigners Never Leave Cebu! 🇵🇭

The "Philippine Curse" is REAL: Why Foreigners Never Leave Cebu! 🇵🇭 Calvin Castiel

2.9K views - 1 month ago

Madness in the Philippines Cebu! 🇵🇭

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Madness in the Philippines Cebu! 🇵🇭 Calvin Castiel and Guy(s) on the world

6.3K views - 1 month ago

From Cebu Streets to Heartbreak: My Friend’s Story After 4 Months in the Philippines

From Cebu Streets to Heartbreak: My Friend’s Story After 4 Months in the Philippines Calvin Castiel

2.5K views - 1 month ago

He Escaped a Warzone… Now He’s in Siargao (He’s Never Going Back) 🇵🇭

He Escaped a Warzone… Now He’s in Siargao (He’s Never Going Back) 🇵🇭 Calvin Castiel

5K views - 1 month ago

They Left Europe to Live in Paradise in Siargao for $700/Month

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They Left Europe to Live in Paradise in Siargao for $700/Month Calvin Castiel and Ana Savu

28.1K views - 3 months ago

NEW YEAR IN BGC WAS PURE CHAOS! (Manila 2026 🇵🇭)

NEW YEAR IN BGC WAS PURE CHAOS! (Manila 2026 🇵🇭) Calvin Castiel

17.4K views - 3 months ago

This Filipino Food Shocked Me as a Foreigner 🇵🇭

This Filipino Food Shocked Me as a Foreigner 🇵🇭 Calvin Castiel

3.6K views - 3 months ago

Living on a Boat for 4 Days in the Philippines ( Unreal Experience ) 🇵🇭 🥹

Living on a Boat for 4 Days in the Philippines ( Unreal Experience ) 🇵🇭 🥹 Calvin Castiel

12.9K views - 3 months ago

FILIPINO PROVINCE LIFE with a LOCAL FILIPINA! 🇵🇭 Philippines

FILIPINO PROVINCE LIFE with a LOCAL FILIPINA! 🇵🇭 Philippines Calvin Castiel

5.8K views - 3 months ago

He Quit His Job to Start a Business in the Philippines

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He Quit His Job to Start a Business in the Philippines Calvin Castiel and Andrew Fletch

30.7K views - 4 months ago

How the Philippines Changed This Foreigner’s Life 🇵🇭 (She’s Never Going Back)

How the Philippines Changed This Foreigner’s Life 🇵🇭 (She’s Never Going Back) Calvin Castiel

11.7K views - 4 months ago

From Angola to the Philippines: 10 Years of Struggle, Success & Surprises

From Angola to the Philippines: 10 Years of Struggle, Success & Surprises Calvin Castiel

18.5K views - 4 months ago

A Foreigner’s Shocking Truth After 10 Years in the Philippines 🇵🇭

A Foreigner’s Shocking Truth After 10 Years in the Philippines 🇵🇭 Calvin Castiel

17.5K views - 4 months ago

What’s It Like Being Latino in the Philippines in 2025? 😲 | Street Interview

What’s It Like Being Latino in the Philippines in 2025? 😲 | Street Interview Calvin Castiel

14.9K views - 4 months ago

From Brazil to the Philippines: The truth about the Philippines told by a foreigner

From Brazil to the Philippines: The truth about the Philippines told by a foreigner Calvin Castiel

17.8K views - 4 months ago

From America to the Philippines: This Is How They Treat You Here 🇵🇭😳 (Never going back)

From America to the Philippines: This Is How They Treat You Here 🇵🇭😳 (Never going back) Calvin Castiel

5.3K views - 4 months ago

Foreigners Shocked at Their First Halloween in the Philippines 🇵🇭

Foreigners Shocked at Their First Halloween in the Philippines 🇵🇭 Calvin Castiel

5.7K views - 5 months ago

She Left Manila for Siargao Island Life (and Never Looked Back!)

She Left Manila for Siargao Island Life (and Never Looked Back!) Calvin Castiel

2.2K views - 5 months ago

Foreigner Cooks at a Famous Vlogger’s House in the Philippines 🇵🇭

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Foreigner Cooks at a Famous Vlogger’s House in the Philippines 🇵🇭 Calvin Castiel and 3 more

80.7K views - 5 months ago

From Belarus to the Philippines: This Country Changed Her Life 🇵🇭

From Belarus to the Philippines: This Country Changed Her Life 🇵🇭 Calvin Castiel

44.4K views - 5 months ago

This Moroccan Girl Left Everything to Travel the World (The Philippines Changed Her Forever) 🇵🇭

This Moroccan Girl Left Everything to Travel the World (The Philippines Changed Her Forever) 🇵🇭 Calvin Castiel

26.2K views - 5 months ago

From Australia to the Philippines: I’ve Never Felt This Kind of Kindness 🇵🇭

From Australia to the Philippines: I’ve Never Felt This Kind of Kindness 🇵🇭 Calvin Castiel

15.5K views - 5 months ago

He Left Germany for a New Life in Siargao (The Island Changed Me) 🇵🇭

He Left Germany for a New Life in Siargao (The Island Changed Me) 🇵🇭 Calvin Castiel

16.9K views - 5 months ago

From America to the Philippines: Don’t Believe the Media, I’m Never Going Back 🇵🇭

From America to the Philippines: Don’t Believe the Media, I’m Never Going Back 🇵🇭 Calvin Castiel

28.5K views - 6 months ago

Why This Canadian Walked Away From a Normal Life 🌍🔥

Why This Canadian Walked Away From a Normal Life 🌍🔥 Calvin Castiel

8.9K views - 6 months ago

Foreigners Shocked at Their First Fiesta in the Philippines 🇵🇭

Foreigners Shocked at Their First Fiesta in the Philippines 🇵🇭 Calvin Castiel

67.6K views - 6 months ago

From Soldier to Viral Star: Kurt’s Journey in the Philippines 🇵🇭

From Soldier to Viral Star: Kurt’s Journey in the Philippines 🇵🇭 Calvin Castiel

16.6K views - 6 months ago

From America to the Philippines: Waiting for Love, Living with Purpose

From America to the Philippines: Waiting for Love, Living with Purpose Calvin Castiel

4.2K views - 6 months ago

FULL DAY Overating Filipino Street Food!!! 🇵🇭

FULL DAY Overating Filipino Street Food!!! 🇵🇭 Calvin Castiel

6.1K views - 7 months ago

ULTIMATE Cebu Lechon Tour!! Philippines’ Best Roasted Pig

ULTIMATE Cebu Lechon Tour!! Philippines’ Best Roasted Pig Calvin Castiel

14.6K views - 7 months ago

From Brazil to TONDO, Manila - What Happened Left Them Speechless! 😱

From Brazil to TONDO, Manila - What Happened Left Them Speechless! 😱 Calvin Castiel

7.1K views - 7 months ago

From Brazil to the Philippines: This Is How They Treat You Here 🇵🇭😳

From Brazil to the Philippines: This Is How They Treat You Here 🇵🇭😳 Calvin Castiel

43K views - 7 months ago

Foreigners Shocked by Rare Filipino Rabbit Lechon in the Province 🇵🇭

Foreigners Shocked by Rare Filipino Rabbit Lechon in the Province 🇵🇭 Calvin Castiel

2.8K views - 7 months ago

This RUSSIAN Singer Will BLOW Your Mind | Filipinos React!

This RUSSIAN Singer Will BLOW Your Mind | Filipinos React! Calvin Castiel

14K views - 8 months ago

Brazilian Tries ORIGINAL SISIG in Pampanga – His Reaction Says It All!

Brazilian Tries ORIGINAL SISIG in Pampanga – His Reaction Says It All! Calvin Castiel

8.6K views - 8 months ago

Foreigners From Around the World Try Filipino Food in the Province… and THIS Happened 🇵🇭😳

Foreigners From Around the World Try Filipino Food in the Province… and THIS Happened 🇵🇭😳 Calvin Castiel

9.6K views - 8 months ago

From America to the Philippines: Don’t Trust What the Media Told You 🇵🇭😳

From America to the Philippines: Don’t Trust What the Media Told You 🇵🇭😳 Calvin Castiel

25K views - 8 months ago

Angolan Community Tries Jollibee for the First Time! (Priceless Reactions)

Angolan Community Tries Jollibee for the First Time! (Priceless Reactions) Calvin Castiel

11.5K views - 8 months ago

From Angola to the Philippines: EATING FILIPINO FOODS FOR 24 HOURS

From Angola to the Philippines: EATING FILIPINO FOODS FOR 24 HOURS Calvin Castiel

25.8K views - 8 months ago

From America to the Philippines: This Is How They Treat You Here 🇵🇭😳

From America to the Philippines: This Is How They Treat You Here 🇵🇭😳 Calvin Castiel

176.7K views - 8 months ago

7 THINGS I wish I knew BEFORE visiting this Island in the PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭

7 THINGS I wish I knew BEFORE visiting this Island in the PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 Calvin Castiel

8.5K views - 8 months ago

From Kazakhstan to the Philippines: A Journey That Changed Her Forever

From Kazakhstan to the Philippines: A Journey That Changed Her Forever Calvin Castiel

139.9K views - 8 months ago

From Japan to the Philippines: The Country That Changed Her Forever

From Japan to the Philippines: The Country That Changed Her Forever Calvin Castiel

81.3K views - 8 months ago