Happy to know that you were inspired by the local artist. Hope that you can sell your art in the Philippines one day. Beautiful family by the way. Looking forward to your adventures in the Philippines!
I'm with you I prefer and love Makati as it's a city that still has that local vibe and raw feels . One minute you're in the Makati Central Business District but if you travel to the post office you'll suddenly find yourself in a local neighborhood. That is what keeps Makati grounded to its roots. It has its skyscrapers and well maintained parks and all but take a walk a few blocks down the road and you'll see the locals in the streets celebrating whatever occasion is on. Never hesitate to move out of your comfort zone. Always have that zest for adventure as there's a world out there that needs exploring and never stop having that sense of awe and wonder. TC and keep safe.
@@wistlfamilyadventures Makati locals are the most exposed to foreigners in the entire country so if you have noticed between say, Paranaque vs Makati, the way you are treaded in Makati is more like a true person and not as a foreigner.
You should go back to BGC on Halloween. We were there last year and its is nice to see kids and adult walking in their Halloween costumes. BGC indeed celebrates Halloween. You should go there at dawn that's the time people are out. And it's a long weekend because oct 31 was declared special holiday. Nov 1 is our national holiday all saints day where Filipinos go to cemeteries to visit their departed one. Most people started to go to the province on friday afternoon. It's a 4 day holiday indeed.
Happy to see the family is settling in nicely after a rough start to your new life in a new country. Enjoying watching your experience in the Philippines and I hope it’s everything you hoped it would be. ❤
We're going on a holiday starting next week and we've had a hard time deciding which place to choose. Whether BGC or Makati. In the end we chose Makati and watching this made me happy of our choice. I love how realistic your vlogs are. Keep em coming! 🥰
Looking forward to your next BGC and Mind Museum vlog. I think BGC and Makati are both awesome towns. It all comes down to personal preference and where you’re happy and comfortable the most.👍🏼❤️
@@wistlfamilyadventures BGC is actually part of Makati by the Court of Appeals ruling in 90s, but the regional trail court of Pasig favors Taguig as the owner of the district as well as the Supreme Court's decision that gives Makati a lot of violations in 2 reasons. Until now, Taguig City is the sole owner of BGC.
Bazaars are held by different organizers. And they really invite independent and small time sellers. Depending on their contract. Most handlers do not get commissions, only booth rental. Off season it can be around 3days to 2wks. But during bet months or xmas seasons, it can be like for a week for the full 3 ber months.
BGC and Makati are my favorite cities. BGC is modern, cleanest, masterplanned and has an awesome vibe. Please visit Uptown Mall and Burgos Circle in BGC. It is completely nice to stroll in BGC at night 😊
Quezon City is definitely The City of Stars where lots of Pinoy Artists live. Try to visit Eastwood City and there you can find the walk of fame of our very own Filipino artists.
@@wistlfamilyadventures SM City North EDSA, Quezon Memorial Circle, Libis, TriNoMa, Araneta City, Ateneo De Manila University, University of the Philippines. Trifate Lifestyle vlog actually went to U.P. and also Quezon Memorial Circle as well through walking.
@@wistlfamilyadventures I understand what you meant when you said Quezon, you meant the city. In Pinas (short, local term for the country), when they say just "Quezon", it meant Quezon Province. The city is always referred to as Quezon City.
@@wistlfamilyadventures i always wait to see your next vlog!i think your family is such a sweet and happy family. Love the little ones i think theyre adorable :) hope you all have a nice day!( hope not too hot or too humid for you guys. Take care! )
@LL i know about-BGC is in 1970's this Place was for Govt Military Reserve and Housings for,then was sold to a commercial developer.// it was use to be Called--""Fort Bonifacio""---the First Filipino President (Warrior)in years 1700-1800's.//
Hi..How are you..Happy family,,have a nice day,i hope you enjoy your adventure the city..but always keep safe,,ilove you guys..very nice vlog today..?👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️..
There are still 2 malls nearby,bring your kids in famous Venice Grand Canal Mall its a venice inspired mall, cool place to eat and relax.and the other one is the upscale Uptown Mall where you can find also the Uptown Parade,best time to visit in the late afternoon,definitely one the best place to dine or to eat..
Hey! you could bring to visit the kids to the museum there at the bgc I think they will love it! I just watch juicyvlog you another UK fellow vlogger with their baby gone there, it was amazing!
I totally agree with your thoughts about Makati, for me it has more character or as you've described it lived in feel. Having lived there for more than a decade before moving back to the province during the pandemic. I really miss the food scene of the weekend community market that your family frequents.
I love watching your vlogs especially to the 3 kids so adorable and so cute and well mannered keep doing many vlogs and always keep safe and have fun their in the Philippines 🇵🇭 ❤❤❤
To add, from below. Try to visit a "Singing Waiters, atbp." restaurant. There's one in Manila. The waiters sing and dance to Filipino songs while you dine!!!!! Cultural overload activation, indeed.
Same thoughts here. If you're a rich person and wanted to live a posh life, then BGC is definitely for you. But if you'll like to live a common and normal city life, then Makati City has lots to offer. Thanks for showcasing the Market Market and SM Aura, it's really been a long while since the last time I went there. More mall tour videos please. 😁
@@wistlfamilyadventures I hope you'll be able to visit the SM Megamall since it's the second largest mall in the PH. And you will also bump into the classy high-end mall Shangri-la Plaza since it's just a few walks away from it. You'll definitely love them both. 🙂
Ms Yuna Kai took my spot . Im always the FIRST . Now, im 3rd Place . ill do better next video . Watch out for me Ms Yuna Kai ...Lols ....BTW Hi Wistl Famfam...happy watching you couple and the cutest kids Evahhh...
Yes very true, we sometimes add the flag to our thumbnail or add it to the title or text in the thumbnail - the Philippines is always in the video somewhere 😅
yes, absolutely, people has different reason why they move to BGC or Makati. but the 1 thing why mostly expats are prefer for BGC is that it is a very convenient Area despite of being looks like NEW YORK or CHICAGO vibes BGC is way clean, well maintained and safe than NEW YORK or CHICAGO. which is one most important thing to be considered.
my favorite family vlogger...dont skip ads guys to support this family...but for me ill definitely choose bgc...but sad to say i havent visit bgc yet maybe soon...
Can you give us some tips on how you guys do your day-to-day chores? How do you do your laundry, for example? Just preparing for my own trip to the Philippines. By the way, you mentioned your favorite pizza place. Have you tried "A Mano" on Lopez Drive in Makati? It's listed among the 50 Top PIzza in Asia Pacific for 2022.
True, besides that BGC is very expensive and so you feel like your money is wasted somehow when you can buy what you needed in a cheaper store. Nice place to go eat or window shop once in a while. Oh I see you both are artists, good to know... yes, there is so much lacking in the Philippines, specially when it comes to appreciation of small talents like artists who still are beginning their craft and if you can show Filipinos how to catalogue or put those little stickers together to make a beautiful portrait or picture and use it as your decoration in your house or outside your house then they will see the beauty of your work. I tell you there are so many opportunities in the Philippines which Filipinos still are unaware of, good luck and God bless. The primary things that are concerning in the Philippines is the heat, bugs, and crowd specially in Manila.
Makati medical center, post office the creek side, Salcedo & Legaspi market stalls during weekends…a walk along Ayala avenue down to Glorieta malls .. a movie theaters, a walk down to Ayala triangle parka lot to go around. Makati avenue poblacion & so on.
There are basically five awesome areas to tour in BGC: - SM Aura - Bonifacio High Street - One Bonifacio High Street - Forbestown - Uptown - McKinley Hill Those were most vloggers go and where many expats live
It's in Makati where some of the rich & influential people live (Forbes Park, Urdaneta Village, Dasmarinas Village, etc.). They are upscale, exclusive & gated villages in the area. You will find in there the Manila Golf Club, Manila Polo Club, Manila Polo Townhouses and some other exclusive venues. With tree lined streets & parks, with huge huge & really stunning beautiful mansions. Some western embassies are located there as well.
I have been living in Makati for the past 15 years and this is one of the big differences between Makati and BGC: on weekends and holidays, you can have Makati all to yourself because most of the people who live in condominiums stay in Makati for work and they go back home on weekends and holidays while BGC is busier on weekends and holidays as people from other cities flock to BGC to unwind. Don’t be fooled by the shine of BGC but the old and filthy rich actually live in Makati -- Forbes Park and Urdaneta Village. 😉Makati and BGC have the same developer, Ayala. BGC is newer and better planned as a modern city but my heart belongs to Makati because it's more "real", difficult to explain in words because it's something that can only be felt. I like BGC but I love Makati.
Don’t worry we completely understand what you mean! Yes Makati is so much quieter on weekends the roads are dead and the malls are chill - we went to BGC on Saturday and it was crazy!!
It's the neighborhood feel of the CBD. The CBD is only 5% residential, 95% business/commercial. BGC is 70% residential, 30% business/commercial. When you walk around the streets of CBD, you will feel like walking inside a subdivision with narrower streets and not a touristy complex that is BGC. With a smaller number of residents, there is that sense of community in your CBD village. Having said all of the, BGC is newer, is more convenient to shop like you said, has electrical posts on each street corner because wires are all underground. It is great for mingling with people from everywhere and it is feels very happy like you are in a Disney park. So both have their own appeals.
For your lechon fix, you can go to the food court in Landmark Makati. Take the escalator near the main entrance of Landmark, lower ground. Look for Elar’s Lechon or Lydia’s Lechon. You can also do your groceries in Landmark which has a wider selection of produce at reasonable prices.
SM Aura is upscale mall. Expensive boutiques, fine dining restos, signature stores, even outlets at the good hall are more expensive. Market Market cater to the common classes. Cheaper, local merchandise.
"Elevator game:" that's hilarious :D we do the same whenever work brings us to the Makati or BGC offices and meetings happen to end during close of business (5PM) or taller buildings with lots of foot traffic. The mountain view is east of the Metro, part of the Rizal provinces (Taglog-speaking). Up there is Antipolo City with its own quaint sights; adjacent town of Angono has a cave with petrolglyphs you can visit as well. The BGC, as you may already know, is a planned development on military (government) property that sits at the fringes of the really posh and gated subdivisions on the Makati side, so previous to what it is now, it was mostly just rolling hills of grass and some military facilities and housing. Makati, meanwhile, is a really _really_ old Filipino enclave that existed pre-Hispanic times (BGC area would then be just hills yonder before what is now the Rizal province mountain ranges in the background. So Makati has undeniably more history, the vibes of which permeates and what makes you feel more home-y :D / "lakimata" is a combination of "laki" (big/large/huge) and "mata (eye), just as tapsilog is the combination of "TAPa" (Spanish, of course), SInigang (garlic fried rice) and itLOG (egg) < Yes, you already know that :D Cheers.
just like that kiddos..dont forget to wear ur hat wherever u go coz u philippine sometimes its soo hot sometimes suddenly rain..goodjob Godbles u all enjoyed.
market market is the oldest mall in BGC.. its just across SM aura.. Serendra and Bonifacio highstreet is just across Market Market.. theres also Uptown mall and some new malls.. all walking distance theres a lot of street art in BGC.. better to walk around early morning or late late afternoon.. also lot of small parks around there also.. you can visit BURGOS Circle area next also there in BGC..
The very rich in the Philippines live in Dasmariñas Village and Forbes Park. They are the premier subdivision/village in the Philippines, and they are both in Makati. Before, Forbes Park was called the millionaires' row. But I think, now, the value of property in Dasmariñas Village (Dasma for short) is higher than that in Forbes Park.
@@wistlfamilyadventures some of embassies are inside the Forbes Park village. The ambassadors or consuls, esp if they are oldie, prefer to live and hold office in the Forbes mansions than be in condos and office in skyscrapers.
SM Aura is more on the higher end. Market Market on other hand is always jam packed with people coz it's more of a 'masses' kind of mall where food and other items are lot more affordable compared to higher end malls. My workplace years ago was so near SM Aura but me and my coworkers eat and shop often in Market Market but sometimes in Aura if we have extra money.😆
Next time maybe visit on a weekday, significantly less people and not as busy. Maybe someday you could visit Enchanted Kingdom it’s like the Philippines version of a theme park. Unfortunately it’s a little far it’s in Sta.Rosa Laguna. Maybe overnight in Laguna? You can stay in Seda Hotel in Nuvali or Microtel. Sure you and the kids will enjoy.😊
Basically, you just explored the middle part of the entire BGC, better next time if you explore the place in the early morning like 5am to 8am or 4pm to late night, it is one of the few smart, walkable, and pedestrian-friendly cities. Explore more, like the Uptown BGC area, the Forbes Town area, and the University area up to the American Memorial. Yes, it is a fancy place, and I believe you can afford it since your currency UK pound can go a long way. hehe, Cheers! By the way, try to check the other British Vlogger who is living the life in BGC, "Mergim Vlog" almost every day he has a vlog discovery around BGC. :) Thanks
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A tip when dealing with the hot humid weather is to wear clothes with quick dry sports fabric. Don't wear cotton because once it gets wet with sweat, it's not going to breathe.
Lovely to see you Wistl fam 😘 I do agree with Kev and prefer Makati however I always wanna go2 BGC when I’m at Greenbelt. Coming from Cavite I take the nice comfy aircon P2P bus where the buses station is just across Greenbelt. There is a bus that will take you to BGC. I’ve been wanting to try the bread pudding from M bakery. It’s supposed to be really yummy. Keep the videos coming ❤ Take care all 😘
I love Ayala Mall. Pleased to hear you both prefer Makati. Thank you for your honest opinion. I'm glad you like Filipino food. You've got 3 beautiful children. Watching from England. New subs here Enjoy Makati! Take care. ❤️
sorry guys,Philippines rainy season till December. please understand.bring them again on Christmas day there.for sure you'll love it all the Christmas decors.❤️❤️❤️ God bless your family 🙏
Happy to know that you were inspired by the local artist. Hope that you can sell your art in the Philippines one day. Beautiful family by the way. Looking forward to your adventures in the Philippines!
Yes we love looking at local artists it’s so fun! Thank you so much 😊
I'm with you I prefer and love Makati as it's a city that still has that local vibe and raw feels . One minute you're in the Makati Central Business District but if you travel to the post office you'll suddenly find yourself in a local neighborhood. That is what keeps Makati grounded to its roots. It has its skyscrapers and well maintained parks and all but take a walk a few blocks down the road and you'll see the locals in the streets celebrating whatever occasion is on. Never hesitate to move out of your comfort zone. Always have that zest for adventure as there's a world out there that needs exploring and never stop having that sense of awe and wonder. TC and keep safe.
Yes that’s very true! It is still very local here and you have to do the walking, and look around 😊
Well expressed!
@@wistlfamilyadventures Makati locals are the most exposed to foreigners in the entire country so if you have noticed between say, Paranaque vs Makati, the way you are treaded in Makati is more like a true person and not as a foreigner.
i really wish kuya harry can be spotted and be a commercial model talent, that child got what it takes, those eyes,, oh my,, God Bless Wistl Fam!!!!
Aw wow thank you so much - maybe one day haha 😊
Correct❣ eyes like a angel
You should go back to BGC on Halloween. We were there last year and its is nice to see kids and adult walking in their Halloween costumes. BGC indeed celebrates Halloween. You should go there at dawn that's the time people are out. And it's a long weekend because oct 31 was declared special holiday. Nov 1 is our national holiday all saints day where Filipinos go to cemeteries to visit their departed one. Most people started to go to the province on friday afternoon. It's a 4 day holiday indeed.
Wow thank you - great ideas! We will have to make a trip back there 😁
When they said Salamat po in the end of the video is so kind🙂👦🙎♀️🙍
Aw we are glad you liked it 🧡
Bring the kids to the OCEAN PARK they will love it .. and also ENCHANTED KINGDOM in laguna its like 1 hr away from manila more or less i think..
Yes we have plans in place 😊🧡
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That’s so cool welcome! 🙏🧡
Happy to see the family is settling in nicely after a rough start to your new life in a new country. Enjoying watching your experience in the Philippines and I hope it’s everything you hoped it would be. ❤
Ah wow that’s a lovely comment thank you - yes we are settling in really well now 🧡
We're going on a holiday starting next week and we've had a hard time deciding which place to choose. Whether BGC or Makati. In the end we chose Makati and watching this made me happy of our choice. I love how realistic your vlogs are. Keep em coming! 🥰
Makati and BGC are next to each other, you can just walk.
Aw that’s amazing! Makati does have a charm about it - and it’s definitely become like home for us 😊
@@antigraftandcorruption5849 walk?
@@ronnienestor Yes, only 30 minutes from Ayala-EDSA.
Yes walk. If you love Walking tho. 😁
Good exploring the BGC area. Popeyes here in U.S. don't have spaghetti but love the chicken. Your children are just so adorable.🤗🇵🇭🌞
Aw thank you so much! Yes spaghetti is a very popular fast food dish here in PH ☺️
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Yes 👍 🧡
Looking forward to your next BGC and Mind Museum vlog. I think BGC and Makati are both awesome towns. It all comes down to personal preference and where you’re happy and comfortable the most.👍🏼❤️
Yes exactly!! 🧡
For me both are great, Makati city is a combination of old & new while BGC is all new. both are beautiful modern cities.
Yes they both have great qualities about them 🧡
@@wistlfamilyadventures BGC is actually part of Makati by the Court of Appeals ruling in 90s, but the regional trail court of Pasig favors Taguig as the owner of the district as well as the Supreme Court's decision that gives Makati a lot of violations in 2 reasons. Until now, Taguig City is the sole owner of BGC.
Another wonderful blog and bonding for the family
Aw thank you so much 😊
Bazaars are held by different organizers. And they really invite independent and small time sellers. Depending on their contract. Most handlers do not get commissions, only booth rental. Off season it can be around 3days to 2wks. But during bet months or xmas seasons, it can be like for a week for the full 3 ber months.
Thank you - that’s really interesting information 🙏🧡
Enjoy your day out in BGC. Your children are so sweet xxx
Thank you so much 😊
BGC and Makati are my favorite cities.
BGC is modern, cleanest, masterplanned and has an awesome vibe. Please visit Uptown Mall and Burgos Circle in BGC. It is completely nice to stroll in BGC at night 😊
Thank you, we will have to return again! 😊
Quezon City is definitely The City of Stars where lots of Pinoy Artists live. Try to visit Eastwood City and there you can find the walk of fame of our very own Filipino artists.
We really want to go to Quezon - so any recommendations are very welcome 🙏
@@wistlfamilyadventures SM City North EDSA, Quezon Memorial Circle, Libis, TriNoMa, Araneta City, Ateneo De Manila University, University of the Philippines. Trifate Lifestyle vlog actually went to U.P. and also Quezon Memorial Circle as well through walking.
@@wistlfamilyadventures I understand what you meant when you said Quezon, you meant the city. In Pinas (short, local term for the country), when they say just "Quezon", it meant Quezon Province. The city is always referred to as Quezon City.
Hi guys! New sub heyer! Ur channell deserves a 100K subs! Cheers...have a GREAT day!🌞🌞🌞
Aw thank you so much 😊
Yeyyyy! First to see another vlog! :D
Hey! That’s so cool thank you 🙏
@@wistlfamilyadventures i always wait to see your next vlog!i think your family is such a sweet and happy family. Love the little ones i think theyre adorable :) hope you all have a nice day!( hope not too hot or too humid for you guys. Take care! )
@LL i know about-BGC is in 1970's this Place was for Govt Military Reserve and Housings for,then was sold to a commercial
developer.// it was use to be Called--""Fort Bonifacio""---the First Filipino President (Warrior)in years 1700-1800's.//
Very interesting Thankyou for the trivia 🧡
I haven't been to BGC yet as haven't been home for over 10 years 🥰. Will visit when I get home though. Enjoy xxx
Yea! It’s really fancy haha and just lots and lots and lots of shops! 😊🧡
Congratulations Wistl Fam... you have reached your 5k subscribers🎉...more views,ads, and ads to come. God bless 🥰🎉
Yes 🙌 thank you so much we are so happy and excited for more to come! ☺️🧡
Hi..How are you..Happy family,,have a nice day,i hope you enjoy your adventure the city..but always keep safe,,ilove you guys..very nice vlog today..?👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️..
Hey we are all good thanks, how are you!! Thanks for watching 🧡🧡
@@wistlfamilyadventures your very welcome..beautiful family...im good also..take care always..
keep exploring around the metro... your kids are so cute... new subscriber here..😂😂😂😂
Wow welcome and thank you 🙏
HI KIDDO'S HAVE A NICE DAY EVERYTIME...KEEP SAFE KIDS
Thank you so much 😊
Try also to visit Ortigas Center, Eastwood City, Araneta Center, Filinvest City and other vibrant districts and suburbs in MegaManila.
Thank you we hope to! 🧡
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Wow thank you 🙏
Always bring candies/chocolates/drinks for kids for them not to get tired.
Yes we tend to have them all in our bag as we walk 🧡
There are still 2 malls nearby,bring your kids in famous Venice Grand Canal Mall its a venice inspired mall, cool place to eat and relax.and the other one is the upscale Uptown Mall where you can find also the Uptown Parade,best time to visit in the late afternoon,definitely one the best place to dine or to eat..
Thank you - we didn’t go in to uptown, but we have visited the Venice grand canal mall ruclips.net/video/DC81gWp91Qg/видео.html
Hey! you could bring to visit the kids to the museum there at the bgc I think they will love it! I just watch juicyvlog you another UK fellow vlogger with their baby gone there, it was amazing!
Yes we saw that video, it looks epic! 😊
I totally agree with your thoughts about Makati, for me it has more character or as you've described it lived in feel. Having lived there for more than a decade before moving back to the province during the pandemic. I really miss the food scene of the weekend community market that your family frequents.
Some suggestions where kids will enjoy: (1)manila ocean park, (2) enchanted kingdom, (3) star city, (4) mind museum
Thank you great ideas! 🧡
you can include "Art In Island", in Quezon City
I love watching your vlogs especially to the 3 kids so adorable and so cute and well mannered keep doing many vlogs and always keep safe and have fun their in the Philippines 🇵🇭 ❤❤❤
Thank you so much for watching 🧡😊
I always watch your vlog. I love your family. ❤️
That’s amazing thank you 🙏
To add, from below. Try to visit a "Singing Waiters, atbp." restaurant. There's one in Manila. The waiters sing and dance to Filipino songs while you dine!!!!! Cultural overload activation, indeed.
Haha it sounds great! Thank you 🙏
Your kids are really cute, they can be featured in local ads there in Manila.
Easily, I hope they can at least make a small living out of it.
Aw thank you 😊
Thank you for visiting.
It was awesome thanks! 😊
AMAZING FAMILY. ENJOY IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Aw thanks 🧡
Same thoughts here. If you're a rich person and wanted to live a posh life, then BGC is definitely for you. But if you'll like to live a common and normal city life, then Makati City has lots to offer. Thanks for showcasing the Market Market and SM Aura, it's really been a long while since the last time I went there. More mall tour videos please. 😁
There are more coming!! 😊🧡
@@wistlfamilyadventures I hope you'll be able to visit the SM Megamall since it's the second largest mall in the PH. And you will also bump into the classy high-end mall Shangri-la Plaza since it's just a few walks away from it. You'll definitely love them both. 🙂
Ms Yuna Kai took my spot . Im always the FIRST . Now, im 3rd Place . ill do better next video . Watch out for me Ms Yuna Kai ...Lols ....BTW Hi Wistl Famfam...happy watching you couple and the cutest kids Evahhh...
Ah no! Don’t fight too much for 1st haha hello to you today 👋🧡
Just hope the kids are doing well and still enjoying your stay in Metro Manila.....Have a great time....
Yes they are thank you 🙏
I think there should always be "Philippines" in the title so that more Filipino viewers can discover your channel.
Yes very true, we sometimes add the flag to our thumbnail or add it to the title or text in the thumbnail - the Philippines is always in the video somewhere 😅
yes, absolutely, people has different reason why they move to BGC or Makati. but the 1 thing why mostly expats are prefer for BGC is that it is a very convenient Area despite of being looks like NEW YORK or CHICAGO vibes BGC is way clean, well maintained and safe than NEW YORK or CHICAGO. which is one most important thing to be considered.
Yes that is a great point! It is really convenient - it’s hard not to be tempted by it all 😊
my favorite family vlogger...dont skip ads guys to support this family...but for me ill definitely choose bgc...but sad to say i havent visit bgc yet maybe soon...
It’s pretty amazing, very different vibes but really convenient I must say - hopefully you can soon! 😊
BGC is definitely fancier and more modern. But I've lived and grown in Makati, it's still the one for me.
Yes it is very fancy 😅
Great video 👍 BGC is one of my favourite places in the Philippines 🇵🇭
It is a good place
More videos too come, ❤️😘
Yes! 👍🧡
Can you give us some tips on how you guys do your day-to-day chores? How do you do your laundry, for example? Just preparing for my own trip to the Philippines. By the way, you mentioned your favorite pizza place. Have you tried "A Mano" on Lopez Drive in Makati? It's listed among the 50 Top PIzza in Asia Pacific for 2022.
No but we love pizza so any suggestion is welcomed!! We will have to find it thank you 🧡 yes we can definitely do that 👍
Highly recommend Brownies Unlimited they have lovely brownies 😋
What !? Brownies ?!! We have to go back now 😅🧡
True, besides that BGC is very expensive and so you feel like your money is wasted somehow when you can buy what you needed in a cheaper store. Nice place to go eat or window shop once in a while. Oh I see you both are artists, good to know... yes, there is so much lacking in the Philippines, specially when it comes to appreciation of small talents like artists who still are beginning their craft and if you can show Filipinos how to catalogue or put those little stickers together to make a beautiful portrait or picture and use it as your decoration in your house or outside your house then they will see the beauty of your work. I tell you there are so many opportunities in the Philippines which Filipinos still are unaware of, good luck and God bless. The primary things that are concerning in the Philippines is the heat, bugs, and crowd specially in Manila.
Enjoy the Philippines
Thank you po 🧡
Good thing living where you are is the closeness of everything - from malls to food markets - just bit of exercise and u are there -
Yes exactly - we like to go for walks so it makes it good for us 😁
Makati medical center, post office the creek side, Salcedo & Legaspi market stalls during weekends…a walk along Ayala avenue down to Glorieta malls .. a movie theaters, a walk down to Ayala triangle parka lot to go around. Makati avenue poblacion & so on.
There are basically five awesome areas to tour in BGC:
- SM Aura
- Bonifacio High Street
- One Bonifacio High Street
- Forbestown
- Uptown
- McKinley Hill
Those were most vloggers go and where many expats live
We have visited most of these
God blessed your family guys.
Thank you 🙏
Take ur kids to mind museum next time, I'm sure they will love it.
If you watch to the end we mention that already 😅
It's in Makati where some of the rich & influential people live (Forbes Park, Urdaneta Village, Dasmarinas Village, etc.). They are upscale, exclusive & gated villages in the area. You will find in there the Manila Golf Club, Manila Polo Club, Manila Polo Townhouses and some other exclusive venues. With tree lined streets & parks, with huge huge & really stunning beautiful mansions. Some western embassies are located there as well.
Wow that sounds crazy! Thank you for letting us know 😃
I have been living in Makati for the past 15 years and this is one of the big differences between Makati and BGC: on weekends and holidays, you can have Makati all to yourself because most of the people who live in condominiums stay in Makati for work and they go back home on weekends and holidays while BGC is busier on weekends and holidays as people from other cities flock to BGC to unwind. Don’t be fooled by the shine of BGC but the old and filthy rich actually live in Makati -- Forbes Park and Urdaneta Village. 😉Makati and BGC have the same developer, Ayala. BGC is newer and better planned as a modern city but my heart belongs to Makati because it's more "real", difficult to explain in words because it's something that can only be felt. I like BGC but I love Makati.
Don’t worry we completely understand what you mean! Yes Makati is so much quieter on weekends the roads are dead and the malls are chill - we went to BGC on Saturday and it was crazy!!
It's the neighborhood feel of the CBD. The CBD is only 5% residential, 95% business/commercial. BGC is 70% residential, 30% business/commercial. When you walk around the streets of CBD, you will feel like walking inside a subdivision with narrower streets and not a touristy complex that is BGC. With a smaller number of residents, there is that sense of community in your CBD village.
Having said all of the, BGC is newer, is more convenient to shop like you said, has electrical posts on each street corner because wires are all underground. It is great for mingling with people from everywhere and it is feels very happy like you are in a Disney park.
So both have their own appeals.
For your lechon fix, you can go to the food court in Landmark Makati. Take the escalator near the main entrance of Landmark, lower ground. Look for Elar’s Lechon or Lydia’s Lechon. You can also do your groceries in Landmark which has a wider selection of produce at reasonable prices.
Thank you! We will have to check that out!
I hope you have a fitness activity video, too. Filipino people will love that.
Maybe in the future
The shake shack restaurant you saw I believe is where George and Lucy go to.
We thought so
Try to visit Luneta Park and Manila Ocean park both in Manila..
Yes thank you 🙏
Look forward always your videos.beautiful family❤🥰
Thank you so much 🧡
Warm and joyous family they arè marvelous
Aw thanks 🥰
SM Aura is upscale mall. Expensive boutiques, fine dining restos, signature stores, even outlets at the good hall are more expensive. Market Market cater to the common classes. Cheaper, local merchandise.
We really like market market been a number of times now
I like your vlogs i always watch. Hope you would meet someday the Juicy Vlog they live in BGC, they are also from UK.
Yes they are there! Maybe one day ☺️
Please take your kids to bgc mind museum, for sure the kids will be amaze.
Thank you yes we want to 😊
"Elevator game:" that's hilarious :D we do the same whenever work brings us to the Makati or BGC offices and meetings happen to end during close of business (5PM) or taller buildings with lots of foot traffic. The mountain view is east of the Metro, part of the Rizal provinces (Taglog-speaking). Up there is Antipolo City with its own quaint sights; adjacent town of Angono has a cave with petrolglyphs you can visit as well.
The BGC, as you may already know, is a planned development on military (government) property that sits at the fringes of the really posh and gated subdivisions on the Makati side, so previous to what it is now, it was mostly just rolling hills of grass and some military facilities and housing. Makati, meanwhile, is a really _really_ old Filipino enclave that existed pre-Hispanic times (BGC area would then be just hills yonder before what is now the Rizal province mountain ranges in the background. So Makati has undeniably more history, the vibes of which permeates and what makes you feel more home-y :D / "lakimata" is a combination of "laki" (big/large/huge) and "mata (eye), just as tapsilog is the combination of "TAPa" (Spanish, of course), SInigang (garlic fried rice) and itLOG (egg) < Yes, you already know that :D Cheers.
just like that kiddos..dont forget to wear ur hat wherever u go coz u philippine sometimes its soo hot sometimes suddenly rain..goodjob Godbles u all enjoyed.
Yes we bring their hats everywhere - but sometimes it gets to hot and sweaty for them 😊
market market is the oldest mall in BGC.. its just across SM aura.. Serendra and Bonifacio highstreet is just across Market Market.. theres also Uptown mall and some new malls.. all walking distance
theres a lot of street art in BGC.. better to walk around early morning or late late afternoon.. also lot of small parks around there also.. you can visit BURGOS Circle area next also there in BGC..
Thank you so much! There are a lot of malls! 😊🧡
Ingat lage god bless you all adds no skip☺️😉
Thank you 🙏
Beautiful family! Keep loving the PH. Started watching your vlogs. ❤️🇵🇭
Wow thank you and welcome 👋
BCG is equivalent to UK's Canary Wharf for its wonderful city lights at the evening.
There are two bits bloggers living in bgc the juicy vlogs and mergin vlogs. Try to watch their vlogs.. Thanks
The very rich in the Philippines live in Dasmariñas Village and Forbes Park. They are the premier subdivision/village in the Philippines, and they are both in Makati. Before, Forbes Park was called the millionaires' row. But I think, now, the value of property in Dasmariñas Village (Dasma for short) is higher than that in Forbes Park.
Wow we didn’t know that - we will have to see if we can spot it some time! Probably get turned away very quickly 🧡😊
@@wistlfamilyadventures some of embassies are inside the Forbes Park village. The ambassadors or consuls, esp if they are oldie, prefer to live and hold office in the Forbes mansions than be in condos and office in skyscrapers.
Great video . Keep it coming . Bgc is better for u I think 😊❤
Aw thank you / yes we understand why! 😁
Aw thank you / yes we understand why! 😁
I really wish I can see you guys. would love to take a photo with you❤❤❤
That would be amazing!! 🧡
Wow wisti family I love watching your videos take care and enjoy
Thank you so much 😊
They say Ayala Corp. is the developer of Makati Buss. District & BGC. 😀🧡
Yes you did found the juicy vlog,😂in there..Godbless your fam.
Hi 😊 new subscriber from Switzerland 🇨🇭.
Wow hi! 👋🧡
First time to watch your vlog anyway..have fun &enjoy!!
Welcome!!
Nice video, thanks for sharing. Your family is adorable glad you are enjoying your experiences in the Philippines so far. Take care always.
Thank you so much! You too! 🧡
SM Aura is more on the higher end. Market Market on other hand is always jam packed with people coz it's more of a 'masses' kind of mall where food and other items are lot more affordable compared to higher end malls. My workplace years ago was so near SM Aura but me and my coworkers eat and shop often in Market Market but sometimes in Aura if we have extra money.😆
My sibling and I here in abroad we’re finally plan to visit our family in the Philippines in 2024. I miss seeing my hometown again. See you soon.
Wow that sounds amazing! I hope you enjoy it 😊
Next, Filinvest City Alabang please. The southern metro manila business district.
rice is life in the philippines heheh cute ittle girl eating spaghetti
Yes it is!! 🍙 🧡
Please bring the kids to Mind Museum in BGC they will like it there. 😁
Yes we will !! 🧡
Yes.. better... like done
Thanks 🧡
Have you been to GRAND CANAL? you can find there in BGC..
@@cherrycruz5530 they have been there since their first week in the Philippines.
Next time maybe visit on a weekday, significantly less people and not as busy. Maybe someday you could visit Enchanted Kingdom it’s like the Philippines version of a theme park. Unfortunately it’s a little far it’s in Sta.Rosa Laguna. Maybe overnight in Laguna? You can stay in Seda Hotel in Nuvali or Microtel. Sure you and the kids will enjoy.😊
Thank you yes we would love to go there 😊
You have beautiful kids ma'am, hope you your vacation in the Philippines, stay safe and God bless🙏
Thank you so much 😊 🧡
Basically, you just explored the middle part of the entire BGC, better next time if you explore the place in the early morning like 5am to 8am or 4pm to late night, it is one of the few smart, walkable, and pedestrian-friendly cities. Explore more, like the Uptown BGC area, the Forbes Town area, and the University area up to the American Memorial. Yes, it is a fancy place, and I believe you can afford it since your currency UK pound can go a long way. hehe, Cheers! By the way, try to check the other British Vlogger who is living the life in BGC, "Mergim Vlog" almost every day he has a vlog discovery around BGC. :) Thanks
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Wonderful family!😊 Good to see you guys enjoying your stay in the Phils....stay safe!
Thank you so much and you 🧡
Have you been to Mckinley Hills? You guys should also try Venice Mall. You'll also love it.
Yes we have - check that out here: ruclips.net/video/DC81gWp91Qg/видео.html
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A tip when dealing with the hot humid weather is to wear clothes with quick dry sports fabric. Don't wear cotton because once it gets wet with sweat, it's not going to breathe.
Thankyou for the advice 🙏
Lovely to see you Wistl fam 😘 I do agree with Kev and prefer Makati however I always wanna go2 BGC when I’m at Greenbelt. Coming from Cavite I take the nice comfy aircon P2P bus where the buses station is just across Greenbelt. There is a bus that will take you to BGC. I’ve been wanting to try the bread pudding from M bakery. It’s supposed to be really yummy. Keep the videos coming ❤ Take care all 😘
Aw thank you so much! Bread pudding?! We will have to find that 😃
I love Ayala Mall. Pleased to hear you both prefer Makati. Thank you for your honest opinion. I'm glad you like Filipino food. You've got 3 beautiful children. Watching from England. New subs here Enjoy Makati! Take care. ❤️
Hi from England 👋 thank you so much for watching 🧡
sorry guys,Philippines rainy season till December. please understand.bring them again on Christmas day there.for sure you'll love it all the Christmas decors.❤️❤️❤️
God bless your family 🙏
Yes we do! There was a massive storm last night too and it was crazy loud but there’s something really spectacular about it here 😊🧡