I Lived 30 Days in the PHILIPPINES (here's what I think)

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  • Опубликовано: 15 ноя 2024

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  • @JooseTheNomad
    @JooseTheNomad  4 месяца назад

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  • @honusblanco1259
    @honusblanco1259 Год назад +76

    I believe that’s the very reason why the few expats who live in Siargao prefer it over Bali - it is because it hasn’t become like Bali yet. That’s exactly the charm of Siargao. They’d like to keep it that way. I think you’re better off in Bali and there’s nothing wrong with that. It’s a matter of lifestyle preference that doesn’t fit in a particular place no matter how beautiful it is to others.

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +9

      Yes for sure! And that's the exact reason I'd like to spend more time in Siargao, but I need a better internet for that, that's why I'm hoping for it😄

    • @cdl6953
      @cdl6953 Год назад +2

      @@JooseTheNomad If you go there I hope you meet Eight Miles from Home they’ve been living in Siargao for over 3 years and know things and places there also Emy & Johan in the Philippines vlog

    • @AbuGadingDung
      @AbuGadingDung 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@JooseTheNomad Starlink is already available here in the Philippines and you get much cheaper deal here compared to other western country.

    • @AbuGadingDung
      @AbuGadingDung 5 месяцев назад +1

      yeah Bali now is getting over development because of the cheap property there, compare to Siargao, and it's becoming dirty already, I'd been there and need to run 2kms going to the airport because of the heavy traffic. This is the problem to most of the popular destinations. Better let's keep the best places here in the Philippines secret for us to enjoy lols.

    • @susanmayohack2891
      @susanmayohack2891 5 месяцев назад

      Indonesia and Thailand is the best u live I agree Ok
      Philippines is so bad and poor country nobody likes u there..is that make sense Ba bye 😭😱😭🐳

  • @raymond-qz6ld
    @raymond-qz6ld Год назад +51

    My take on this, it would be better for places in the Philippines to remain in that status so that the environment and nature can be taken care of and not be commercialized like other places in SEA. When all the infrastructure for tourism is good, tourists can flock to areas that can be damaged by over-tourism. It is still better to maintain the simplicity of places and stay away from commercialism. In that way, there is no risk to change the simple behavior of the locals and thus will not become materialistic due to the development of the areas.

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +2

      That is true🙏🏽

    • @cdl6953
      @cdl6953 Год назад +2

      @@JooseTheNomadThat’s what happened to Boracay. 30 years ago it was new and then it became so popular it was always overcrowded and busy. It may be better now bec many have been to Boracay but when it was the IT beach everyone had to go there

    • @mt7754
      @mt7754 Год назад +3

      That’s what I fear also. They are starting to build more and more resorts in Balabac, Palawan. In Siargao, managing the solid waste products is an increasing problem due to the massive influx of migrants and tourists. If the municipal officials don’t act fast to remedy the problem, the locals will surely suffer and Siargao will become another Boracay before it was shutdown for massive cleanup.

    • @kristinhannah001
      @kristinhannah001 Год назад +1

      watching the latest El Nido vids and it is starting to get overcrowded. Another vlogger even mentioned that the locals there are different and less friendly, where interaction are seen in a 'business' point of view. very much like boracay 😢

  • @richardsamillano8016
    @richardsamillano8016 Год назад +52

    if you want a party, women, beaches etc. go to Bali, and Thailand,but if you're looking for relaxation, natures,white beaches, no language barrier, go to the Philippines.

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +5

      I don't party but the most party in Siargao hahah

    • @MG77740
      @MG77740 Год назад +5

      Not being able to communicate, relate and trust are deal killers for Thailand and winners for the Philippines. There’s Orr to a place than beaches, infrastructure and internet.

  • @jetd9716
    @jetd9716 Год назад +23

    We are from Cebu and Bohol and I rather have them not be overpopulated with tourist, although tourism brings the $$$ it also brings more trash, bad behavior and illegal activity. Bohol especially, I would like to kept it as is, keep its natural wonders and not overdevelop. Alona beach is already packed and looking like little Boracay. I remember when growing up there were only fishing boats on its shores where we buy the local catch or catch the fish ourselves. The world is growing though it seems.

    • @mt7754
      @mt7754 Год назад +2

      I hear you! I feel the same way.

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +4

      My take on this is that countries should focus on digital nomads as they usually stay longer and are more responsible and actually care about the destinations ans not only their own enjoyment for few days😊

    • @kristinhannah001
      @kristinhannah001 Год назад +1

      agree with you, jet. Ive been to Bohol many years ago and im afraid many tourists are beginning to flock over there and it may eventually lose its peaceful nature. I also heard its getting more and more expensive. I just hope we can find a good balance between bringing in tourism and preserving the islands

  • @observations2011
    @observations2011 Год назад +26

    Thanks for appreciating the Philippines. We welcome westerners more than ever. Since we are a diversified people we welcome everyone. More power to your channel.

  • @JooseTheNomad
    @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +15

    Thanks for watching! Don't forget to like & subscribe😊🙏🏽 And feel free to ask any questions🇵🇭🏝️ EDIT: forgot to mention that I'll for sure come to the Philippines every year as I really love it🙊

  • @analintabat4539
    @analintabat4539 Год назад +11

    If ever lots of cities in province's develop they looks like a Thailand or bali that super crowded people sana wag NMN ganun mangyari sa ilands ng Philippines tahimik mamuhay sa paraisong isla

  • @pizza7895
    @pizza7895 Год назад +11

    We can't turn each place to replicate another of our preference. Because if we can then the world will be monolitic. As a take away Siargao is a new found tourism island destination. Its charm is its remoteness, it being less touristy and being raw. Maybe if you can not get the vibe you are looking for in Siargao pick another island remember there's 7 thousand islands in the Philippines all you have to do is research and head in to 1 to see how it is. But yes I beleive Bali is another level, but I beleive that it is at that level because there's just limited options in Indonesia to stay as an Expat where in the Philippines being A Christian country the whole of it is your playground. That is why expats in the Philippines is really dispersed among its thousand of islands and long coastline and mountaineous terrain.

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +1

      Yes I just hope I could stay longer on an island I love, that's all :) a little bit better internet is not much change needed, I also don't want Siargao to turn to a new Bali😄

  • @archilife2555
    @archilife2555 Год назад +19

    Also think it's important to remember that Siargao is in a huge growth phase only now. Airlines only starting flying directly to the island in 2016, and look at how fast word has got out about Siargao. Before 2016 it was like a 15 hour boat ride to Siargao from Cebu?!

    • @PizzaLord
      @PizzaLord 3 месяца назад

      nah before that that you just flew to surigao and then took the short ferry to siagao

  • @garrydye2394
    @garrydye2394 Год назад +14

    Good video. I live in the Philippines and each persons needs are different. The one thing I really enjoy about the Philippines is how easy it is to get away from all thr expats. Looks like each place you visited was with a high consentration of foreigners. I think the more you can get away from those places the better the Filipino experience will be.

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +1

      Thank you! I need to work online tho and need vegan restaurants. So what place would be good for that?🙊

  • @jetbisayaadventures1437
    @jetbisayaadventures1437 Год назад +23

    Wherever your heart desires!! Keep in mind Philippines has 7,600 islands only 2000 only inhabited the rest are uninhabited so in the future those islands will be developed or at least be livable. Keep your energy going as Theres more and more fun in the Philippines! Be safe and have fun in the Philippines 🇵🇭!!

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +4

      Thanks so much! I'll be back next year to explore more of the Philippines🙊🙏🏽

    • @justinbradford1131
      @justinbradford1131 Год назад

      @@JooseTheNomad I have a question I plan on visiting the Philippines.
      How much money would I need saved to stay out there for a couple days ?

  • @fym216
    @fym216 Год назад +27

    Just stay in Bali forever they have all you want!😁 Paalam!👏

    • @j.c.a.1101
      @j.c.a.1101 Год назад +1

      I like this one ☝️
      hope this guy enjoy his life wherever he is. He likes overated places…

    • @TitaMariamSaladBowlC02
      @TitaMariamSaladBowlC02 Год назад +3

      Also Philippines 🇵🇭 is for people who love simple life and with heart of contentment. And for people who really have money to spend and never complain of higher prices, the people who loves luxurious life with means to do so. Those are the ones who stay longer in the country. 🧐

    • @methamor5351
      @methamor5351 Год назад

      Kahit naman mga pinoy nagpuntahan na sa ibang bansa kasi walang kwenta pinas

    • @jjohnsengraciesmom
      @jjohnsengraciesmom Год назад

      Yes but there are rules there like anywhere else. Bit I would watch a video on living in Bali.

  • @phil-amvlogsi8359
    @phil-amvlogsi8359 Год назад +6

    Have you ever tried the areas and beaches of towns/provinces in the outskirts of Metro Manila like Batangas, Zambales, Pangasinan, La Union and many more. Zambales and La Union are also sites of surfing. since you have mentioned your issues about internet and food.
    I T and Digital will be improving in the Philippines because of the new administration plans for energy for a nuclear power plant and continuing infrastructure development.
    it seems though that you already made a decision between the Philippines and Bali and you should just follow that.

  • @larrylim8050
    @larrylim8050 Год назад +95

    Just stay in Bali if you want fun. We want people who aren't here to party but just appreciate the goodness of the people, nothing else. Then we want people who want simplicity, and are kind and won't spread bad vibes like hedonistic inclinations.

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +9

      I have partied once in the last 6 years😂

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +2

      @Joseph Garcia Salamat!😊🙏🏽

    • @PinoyAbnoy
      @PinoyAbnoy Год назад

      what kind of party you like and dont like

    • @ginggingsaging
      @ginggingsaging Год назад +2

      Baket bitter ka?

    • @mt7754
      @mt7754 Год назад +10

      @@ginggingsaging because hedonistic mentality is what corrupts a society. Get the drift?

  • @denniscabilla6811
    @denniscabilla6811 Год назад +13

    phillippines. Is only starting to establish tourism because our country has came from a devastated ww2 and some political issue , and bali and phuket developed. Since 1950,

  • @LauraBC
    @LauraBC Год назад +12

    Loving your videos! I’m also a youtuber and I’m moving to South East Asia in a few months. These videos are so helpful as I’m trying to find out where to stay long term. As you, I need the sea. I’m a free-diver, scuba diver and I love surfing! So I couldn’t live in a city. I’ve been living in London for over 10 years and I had enough. 😅 Thank you for your great insights! I may start with Thailand and then visit Philippines! 😊

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +2

      Thank you! Great to hear😊 Sounds good, enjoy🙏🏽

  • @qan2boy
    @qan2boy Год назад +13

    The Philippines is still behind in terms of tourism in general and still has a lot of catching up to do in terms of Tourism infrastructure versus Bali or places in Thailand as rightly pointed out by others. Having said that, it's kinda an advantage if you don't like swells of crowds and mass tourism which is evident in Bali or places in BKK. This part I like personally.
    Have to agree that Internet still sucks in Siargao and places like El Nido or Coron in Palawan. So its just impossible to stay long term to work remotely when you can't have a decent video call or even just email stuff. Its very frustrating even for locals.
    Hence, for now, it's great for short visits but not as a place for digital nomads who work on the go.

    • @bern5332
      @bern5332 Год назад +1

      You're wrong! Go to Philippines and you will see that tourist infra in Philippines is better now and have ongoing construction of BIG Infra ptojects for tourist, Fyi foreign tourists who are going to Philippines is on the rise now a days, and internet in Palawan or Siargao or C😊oron are fair better in speed its depend on the cost.and today starlink invest in Philippines so soon Philippines has issued internet at par to the rest of the world.

    • @qan2boy
      @qan2boy Год назад +4

      @Bern I'm right. I'm local and talking out of my personal experience having visited pretty much all popular and less popular Philippine tourist destinations fairly recently having stayed in El Nido, Siargao, Boracay for more than a week at a time in the last 2 years while also working remotely. And I can tell you that aside perhaps from Boracay, Internet and mobile data in El Nido and Siargao are just slow. Compared to other popular tourist destinations in Asean, they have higher and more stable speeds even from many years ago. Much better transportation infrastructure too. We are still playing catch up with our neighbors which is good. And that's a fact and it's okay to play catch up. Ask anyone who are well traveled in Asean.

    • @etag3709
      @etag3709 Год назад +2

      @@qan2boy Yeah, noticed a lot of improvements and projects the last time I visited but internet was weak. Hopefully it will be better next time I visit because my kids will be with me. Agree with your statement Philippines is still playing catch up...as you said, it's okay.

    • @YawningGlory
      @YawningGlory Год назад +1

      @qan2boy Well said! I’m not sure why someone came and blindly denied your experience, but as a digital nomad I found it hard to stay in Siargao (and to a lesser extent, non-Manila/Cebu PH) and do productive, even moderately data-intensive work. It isn’t a knock on what is otherwise a wonderful place, just a realistic depiction of where the tourism/business infrastructure is.

    • @qan2boy
      @qan2boy Год назад +2

      @@YawningGlory I reckon I have some overzealous countrymen who are onion skinned, who only want to hear praises and can't accept facts and our areas for improvement

  • @civivva4501
    @civivva4501 Год назад +5

    Thinking of doing something like this. Thanks for highlighting the negatives and the positives. The internet is something I need for entertainment. I can't wait 5 minutes to load a page LOL

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +1

      Haha yes it was quite tough! But more Starlinks there now so it should be better😊

  • @Abs00Hero
    @Abs00Hero Год назад +8

    We look for infrastructure but what are we looking for? A bridge? Connecting bridges to 7600 islands? that is impossible and if the philippine will build, you are sacrificing natures beauty😂😂😂

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +2

      Mostly I'm looking for stable internet connection😂

  • @archilife2555
    @archilife2555 Год назад +11

    Yes there's a lot of projects I've seen in the development pipeline for Siargao that will make it rival Bali in a year or two! Yacht club being built and boat parties being organised, more surf camps and pubs in the north of the island! Exciting times :)

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +5

      Yeah it's still sooooo much smaller and undeveloped than Bali! I hope it still keeps the same vibe with all the new developments🙊

    • @archilife2555
      @archilife2555 Год назад +1

      ​@@JooseTheNomad Same here bro!

    • @xandroid87
      @xandroid87 Год назад +8

      Overdevelopment will ruin Siargao😢.

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +4

      @@xandroid87 yees hope it doesn't turn into Bali😳

    • @gangstagummybear3432
      @gangstagummybear3432 Год назад +3

      @@JooseTheNomad Bali is a major island in Indonesia in comparison to Siargao, so it SHOULD be more developed than Siargao

  • @MG77740
    @MG77740 Год назад +5

    Ok, he struck out on the social aspect but the info and perspective is still valuable. Don’t take it personally. The PH has some development yet to do and he’s correct about that.
    However, there’s this. In the PH, I have smiling, English speaking Filipinos helping me with everything and trying to make sure that I’m having a good time. Sometimes, what the heck, really. If you have a problem or chore and 50 people show up to help you and then make it a party. Yeh, you cannot find that anywhere else in the world. Maybe he should stay longer next time and really get to know this country.

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +2

      Yeah you're right :) I'll stay longer next time!

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад

      @@sherinick7523 why? Did I do something bad to you or your country?

  • @denniscabilla6811
    @denniscabilla6811 Год назад +16

    Phil has a lot of island to explore,

  • @IRyu03
    @IRyu03 Год назад +6

    siargao is meant to be a vacation spot not staycation. i hope it will stay the same just the way the locals like it.

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +1

      The locals don't like people staying longer there?😄

    • @IRyu03
      @IRyu03 Год назад +2

      @@JooseTheNomad yes not only locals but national gov. too. staycation concept is not new to the Philippines, since early 2000's multiple projects was propose to support that industry but everytime it was rejected by national and local gov. we took notice whats happening around the world we don't want to end up like mexico panama other sea nation and now colombia, where local tourist is being force out of thier own tourist destination. we support local tourist too.

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +1

      @@IRyu03 okay makes sense but isn't short term international tourism gonna have the same effect? There's more people who travel short term than long term?

    • @IRyu03
      @IRyu03 Год назад +2

      @@JooseTheNomad Philippines tourism is always been dominated by local tourist, foreign tourist arrival is at 5-6m only yearly mostly short term. there are 15m Filipinos who work overseas and goes home yearly and take a short vacation with their families, and people from manila area does the samething too. its just Philippines has a different approach to tourism compare to other countries in the region.

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +1

      @@sherinick7523 there was lots of people staying long term in Siargao and they hang out with locals and no one had any problem :)

  • @aforadorable6006
    @aforadorable6006 Год назад +3

    A golden trophy 🏆 for the Philippines 🇵🇭!

  • @Woottart
    @Woottart 13 дней назад

    This was helpful for me. I'm a Canadian (Vancouver BC) married to the Filipina lady. I am planning to retire and hoping to spend some of my year there in Cebu- but outside of the urban areas of CeBu City. I have been 5 times so far but for 1 month at most.

  • @soyalfonsora
    @soyalfonsora Месяц назад

    hey man, thanks for the video, I have been in Bali for 6 yrs and also vegan for 7 yrs

  • @U_KCuF
    @U_KCuF Год назад +11

    Of course you like bali cuz good internet and infrastructure but a real island like siargao no need internet and just enjoy the beauty of nature.. i even like an island not tourist, not develop all natural not man made

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +2

      Yeah it just mean that people like me can't stay there for longer :)

    • @U_KCuF
      @U_KCuF Год назад +3

      @@JooseTheNomad cuz you use to live a comfortable or rich life while filipinos live a simply life.

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +2

      @@U_KCuF no I just need to work and the internet is not enough🙈

    • @jackquelineg5340
      @jackquelineg5340 Год назад +3

      @@JooseTheNomad, I truly understand you. I am a digital nomad too. I love Siargao and want to stay longer but need a better internet connection. Hope they will have a good internet soon. But in Boracay, there is a digital nomads community there. And a good internet connection. I stayed there for 3 months, and like 2 mins walk from the beach. I so love the white beach of Boracay is the best. The best 3 months and sunset were amazing.

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад

      @@jackquelineg5340 yeah ahhaha hopefully soon it's possible in Siargao! Oh yeah?? I didn't meet any other digital nomad in Boracay but maybe I didn't know where to look haha

  • @norkisserrano
    @norkisserrano Год назад +3

    Bro the solution to Siargao is buy your own Starlink hardware and the subscription is cheaper in the Philippines than here in the US.

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +4

      Yeaa that would make sense if staying longer!!

    • @MG77740
      @MG77740 Год назад +1

      Got a suitcase? Got internet.

    • @norkisserrano
      @norkisserrano Год назад

      @@MG77740 -exactly

  • @Spy-hp8ki
    @Spy-hp8ki Год назад +13

    It would be quite tragic to see Siargao - or any tourists' spot in the Philippines, for that matter - go to the likes of Phuket or, even, Bali. Sadly, Boracay is slowly headed that way.

    • @MyLifeThai371
      @MyLifeThai371 Год назад +1

      Phuket is a scam. My landlord was born and raised in Bangkok and said Phuket is the most expensive place in Thailand. Between the jet ski scams and the coffee shops in Phuket that tell you that you have to spend $15 minimum if using credit card, after you already drank your $5 coffee. :(

  • @jesscatangay9384
    @jesscatangay9384 Год назад +1

    When you travel to the Philippines, you can explore a lot of choices of popular islands to visit of different vibe,differnt from each other) like Palawan (spectacular limestone cliffs rock formation),Boracay( stunning sunsets)Bohol(Chocolate hills tarsiers, scuba diving,dolphins tour) Siargao(surfing), CEBU(adventure Canyoneering whale sharks, Sardine run), Romblon Leyte, Camiguin( they all have beautiful sand Bars
    While in Indonesia you will notice that in you tube social media it's only concentrated in Bali, in fact it is more popular than its country itself, some vlogger comparing it to a country not to another island countepart, check it out

  • @irmaabenes4023
    @irmaabenes4023 Год назад +3

    New subscriber here. Enjoy your stay in the Philippines. Be safe.

  • @adamlook798
    @adamlook798 Год назад +20

    Please dont compare Bali to Siargao.... Siargao is not for nomads because its for social detox place

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +2

      Okay😊🙏🏽

    • @eliolovesgaymovies1117
      @eliolovesgaymovies1117 Год назад

      He's hoping that Siargao will be converted to Bali for digital nomads so they have more options. Earning money while vacationing lols.. But free of tax..

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад

      @@eliolovesgaymovies1117 nope🙈

    • @LifeWithRilla
      @LifeWithRilla Год назад +1

      Seriously hope all of the digital nomads stay away and don't ruin The Phils like they did with Bali

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад

      @@LifeWithRilla you really think digital nomads would ruin a place?😄

  • @spidey6077
    @spidey6077 6 месяцев назад +1

    You are very honest THANKS FOR YOUR ADVICE

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks, you're welcome🙏🏽

  • @rogerroldan5569
    @rogerroldan5569 Год назад +1

    I would recommend to all tourist who wish to stay longer in Siargao Philippines should look for a place to live because Philippines is getting more develop so fast. Now is the time to get a place fast as possible while the price still affordable.

  • @yisus4711
    @yisus4711 Год назад +3

    Awesome video!! Would you say that bali is a better destination than koh phangan???

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +1

      It really depends! Both are awesome but very different😊 and thank you!

  • @marygracemaarat9768
    @marygracemaarat9768 Год назад +3

    Wow thanks for reviews but we are not going to change just for you as you know you're the one have to adjust as good or bad internet it's the unique places here in our country I think our country is not for you....

  • @SilverLake401
    @SilverLake401 Год назад +3

    Thanks for the info 💯

  • @iantidz
    @iantidz Год назад

    For the slow internet, Globe, PLDT and other fiber internet provider are now laying fiber optics all over the island so more likely a lot better the next time you will visit !

  • @artvandelay409
    @artvandelay409 Год назад +9

    You're awfully quiet about your absent girlfriend. Surely you didn't break up with her. She was stunning.

  • @U_KCuF
    @U_KCuF Год назад +15

    Hope the philippines govf will stop developing siargao..keep the natural beauty..

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +2

      Yeah I hope it doesn't get too developed but at least so far it doesn't seem to!:)

    • @Spy-hp8ki
      @Spy-hp8ki Год назад

      Yes. Too many foreigners, haha!

    • @Abs00Hero
      @Abs00Hero Год назад +1

      dont worry Foreigners cannot buy land in the Philippines

  • @boyinglabro7082
    @boyinglabro7082 Год назад +11

    Bali is only one place in Indonesia not like in our country. We have a lot of tourist destination, like siargao, Palawan, Cebu , dumaguete . And also in north a of beaches mountains etc.. we have a
    Lot of islands you want to see.. Philippines is the
    Most and beautiful country in the world...

    • @ahmadin5681
      @ahmadin5681 Год назад +1

      Lol as in 2021 about 16milions tourist visited Indonesia, and only about 7 million make Bali as their final destination

    • @simplyyank1119
      @simplyyank1119 Год назад +1

      That's why it's called tourists destinations because it's frequented by tourists, those you mentioned above are vloggers destinations. Lombok get tourists, so is Komodo islands, raja ampat, triton bay, togian, Singaporean do short escapes to Bintan and anambas, pro surfers love Mentawai islands and Nias. Wake up, Indo is 17,508 islands and 6,5 times bigger than PH in land size.

    • @TheRyanos
      @TheRyanos 4 месяца назад

      That's almost half.... Almost half of the entire swarm of tourists visiting Indonesia go to this one relatively small island Bali. In other words, it's swarmed! @@ahmadin5681

  • @DanielFernandez-jv7jx
    @DanielFernandez-jv7jx 4 месяца назад

    Hello and many thanks for the information! What can you tell us about water temperature.I prefer my water on the cooler side. Do you know what the temperature range might be in different places and times of the year?

  • @janmajnik6889
    @janmajnik6889 4 месяца назад +1

    Nice to see a vegan bro, I am as well! :) I am leaving sweden this autumn after 10 years and starting my digital nomad life. I'm a video professional, you think I can make a decent living in Indonesia or Phillipines? Nice vid ! you inspired me more.

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  4 месяца назад +1

      @@janmajnik6889 nice! Thanks bro🙏🏽 You can't really work here you know, need to be online income.

    • @janmajnik6889
      @janmajnik6889 4 месяца назад +1

      @@JooseTheNomad I have, I work for an american company as a video editor and am planning to find more remote editing work. :)

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  4 месяца назад

      @@janmajnik6889 that's good!

  • @bradebronson8835
    @bradebronson8835 2 месяца назад +1

    You need to check out Palawan.. El Nido or Coron... Even Cebu... beautiful places there and I think the wifi is better.

    • @StevenJeffrey-h2g
      @StevenJeffrey-h2g Месяц назад

      good surfing there?

    • @bradebronson8835
      @bradebronson8835 Месяц назад +1

      @@StevenJeffrey-h2g Siargao is probably the best spot for surfing... I didnt do surfing in the other places... but scuba diving and snorkling are really good and the beaches... to me beat boracay and Siargao.

    • @StevenJeffrey-h2g
      @StevenJeffrey-h2g Месяц назад

      @@bradebronson8835 Okay thanks man, thinking about going this winter, heard good things about Cebu

    • @bradebronson8835
      @bradebronson8835 Месяц назад

      @@StevenJeffrey-h2g You go to Cebu, make sure you do Kawasan Falls canyoneering excursion. Once of my fav excursions I ever done.

  • @TitaMariamSaladBowlC02
    @TitaMariamSaladBowlC02 Год назад +8

    Nah! It’s ok don’t come back to the Philippines if you don’t have contentment and satisfaction. Just stay wherever your heart happy . May God guide your heart to the right path and bless you with contentment and satisfaction Ameen.

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +3

      I'll definitely come back to the Philippines :) but thanks!

  • @SihyungLee-tm1uc
    @SihyungLee-tm1uc 4 месяца назад +1

    Look at that weather ..... which month did you filmed ??

  • @JohnJohn-l1o
    @JohnJohn-l1o 6 месяцев назад +1

    What kind of camera do you like to use for vlogging?

  • @nikoladinic6373
    @nikoladinic6373 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks very much for your videos. I am also planing to be a digital nomad and i was wondering what you do?

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  9 месяцев назад

      My pleasure :) I made a video about it: ruclips.net/video/ezHbGWXwatc/видео.htmlsi=9pXGZiIc-UhteyTO Good luck🙏🏽

  • @santhiabello5931
    @santhiabello5931 Год назад +6

    I understand to you sir... Thank you for your honest though about our country. I wish some island in the Philippines more improvement and hoping for that. Come again to the Philippines sir you always welcome so many island here to choice much better in siargao. 😊

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +1

      Thanks so much😊🙏🏽 I'll come back every year😍🇵🇭 What's better than Siargao?

    • @santhiabello5931
      @santhiabello5931 Год назад +2

      El Nido, Amanpulo, tablas. That particular island sir. Should go there.

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +1

      @@santhiabello5931 hmm yeah I will but not so good for longer stay I guess👀

    • @pimpnsam1
      @pimpnsam1 Год назад

      Tablas! Wao, that’s interesting. I lived in the Philippines for eight years and never thought of that! Comotos would be worth a look too. ✌🏼

    • @MG77740
      @MG77740 Год назад

      No stay away, I want it for myself.

  • @silondon9010
    @silondon9010 Год назад +1

    Great channel, just subscribed

  • @liezelvevang5306
    @liezelvevang5306 7 месяцев назад +1

    My favorite country ever😊❤ Philippines 🇵🇭 they speak great English that's matter to me easy to communicate 😊

  • @angelicashley
    @angelicashley Год назад

    You should visit BGC, it's cleaner and more modern than Makati, Manila. Siargao has been hit by typhoon the past year, so there are still things to improve on the island.

  • @TheWanderingKuya
    @TheWanderingKuya 10 месяцев назад +29

    I can’t stand these “I lived here for 30 days” because you can not fully tell what a place is like in only 30 days. Live in a country for 6 months to a year then you can talk about “would I live here?”.

    • @HappyMochies
      @HappyMochies 6 месяцев назад +5

      He is a Nomad. He is honest about that. Some people prefer that way...

    • @EvolvedBonobo
      @EvolvedBonobo 6 месяцев назад +10

      I travel the world and easily know after 30 days whether I want to live in any given place.

    • @DonaldjayCole
      @DonaldjayCole 6 месяцев назад +4

      After my first month in the Philippines in 2015, I've lived in the Philippines 6 of the past 9 years. I knew I wanted to live here after a month, no question.

    • @Hazokny
      @Hazokny 5 месяцев назад +2

      I don't think to know "fully" is the goal, just gives me a better idea as a digital nomad, and as somebody who had stayed in Davao, Philippines for 2 months last year, it was helpful.

    • @EvolvedBonobo
      @EvolvedBonobo 5 месяцев назад

      @@Hazokny Did you like Davao? Would you live there long-term?

  • @FIAT836
    @FIAT836 Год назад +15

    Stay in Bali no need to stay in the Philippines you have so many complaints

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +3

      Haha just telling my opinion, not to complain..

    • @chrisk7118
      @chrisk7118 Год назад +3

      Why are people so thinned skinned when people are honest? 😂

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +5

      @@chrisk7118 yeah sometimes it's not even opinion, just a fact or observation haha

    • @MG77740
      @MG77740 Год назад +2

      He’s giving an honest review and there’s good info there.
      The language problem in Thailand and the relatability, he sadly missed. So, I give him a C-. Not an F.

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +2

      @@sherinick7523 so I should lie and not be honest? I said 99% good about your country and told the truth so why do you have a problem with that?🙈

  • @benjamesv
    @benjamesv Год назад +1

    Does the water have the box jellyfish? I like swimming in the ocean but I don’t like dangerous jellyfish

  • @erictorigrosa7483
    @erictorigrosa7483 Год назад +2

    Congrats 10k subs

  • @melissaalbano9678
    @melissaalbano9678 Месяц назад

    What is your recommendation on finding good accommodation in the Philippines, and specifically Siargao? thanks!

  • @vernfb5189
    @vernfb5189 4 месяца назад

    Surprised you were having trouble with Starlink. I was consistently getting 200 MBPS when I was there. I lived near Legazpi City in the Bicol Region for 6 months.

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  4 месяца назад

      @@vernfb5189 back then there was not many starlinks but even this year they never reach suck speeds🤔

  • @bisayakaayo8595
    @bisayakaayo8595 Год назад +1

    great perspective , just subbed!

  • @asyamuzlera
    @asyamuzlera Год назад +1

    Great video! Very helpful. How was the internet in Boracay?

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +2

      Thank you! In some places it was really fast but in some, not so much😄

  • @remcovanderpas44
    @remcovanderpas44 2 месяца назад

    Dutchie here looking to relocate to the Philipines and build a life there. 30 years off kitchen experience, could i get work as a chef/sous or even a dishwasher to begin?

  • @sacmarcela1973
    @sacmarcela1973 Год назад +7

    The world in this generation is often fast changing especially the nature cause of climate change and because also of fast phase progress of modern technology. maybe now the Philippines is still a paradise of so many beautiful stunning gift of Nature from our God in heaven but tomorrow we don't know so while we can enjoy it let's not waste the time coz we don't know what tomorrow will bring

  • @pearlcoviello5471
    @pearlcoviello5471 Год назад +1

    Welcome and enjoy

  • @nzsl368
    @nzsl368 Год назад +4

    cebu & bohol have bali vibes (but not necessarily so)
    cebu has faster internet than bohol

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад

      Like Moalboal in Cebu or?👀

    • @nzsl368
      @nzsl368 Год назад +1

      @@JooseTheNomad
      i am referring to cebu city, actually (in terms of interconnectivity)
      cebu province & its islands (camotes, bantayan, malapascua, sumilon, mactan, olango, badian island, etc.) may not have strong internet connection, but these islands offer interesting sights to behold
      btw, starlink (a satellite internet constellation operated by spaceX, can function before and after a massive supertyphoon) has slowly been utilized in the country (mostly provinces)
      i guess, in asia, starlink is only available in the philippines because of the periodic weather disturbances, which occurred alot of times in the country
      elon musk had chosen the philippines as it's pilot area, all because philippines is regularly visited by typhoon and even supertyphoon (like category 5 odette and yolanda)
      in the future, they might enhance or improve the starlink network
      it's sad that resilient filipinos are exposed to heavy, massive and destructive typhoons -- year in, year out
      but during "habagat" season (from mid-may to mid-november), bicol and luzon region are the hardest hit by typhoon
      during "amihan" season (from mid-november to mid-march), visayas and mindanao are the hardest hit
      meaning: it's nice to have a shelter in luzon and another shelter in visayas or mindanao -- to escape the super-wet, monsoon season (you know what i mean)
      the nearby islands of cebu: bohol, negros, siquijor, leyte, biliran, masbate and even kalanggaman island and camiguin, give you wider perspective of what tropical island living is all about
      it's true that the philippines is not a "vegan paradise" unlike bali, thailand, vietnam, cambodia, or even china, 'coz philippine food is a fusion of malay, indonesian, chinese, american, spanish and mexican -- where there's heavy emphasis on animal protein than plant-based protein
      not many know it, cebu is a fruit, vegetable & flower basket and even part of the seafood supply chain in the region
      in fact, neighboring provinces buy fruits, veggies, spices, herbs and most of all, variety of flowers (being shipped regularly) from cebu

    • @jetd9716
      @jetd9716 Год назад

      We just added 5G at our new house in Clarin, Bohol of all places an hour from Tagbilaran, definitely barrio land. Speed of 200 mbs and only for $40 per month, now that is not bad. Also, have a farm there with 5,000 cacao trees, 500 bananas and 500 coconuts. Maybe I should start a tourist farm tour of sort and make some $$$$. T-shirt anyone?

  • @donnaandreadioneda
    @donnaandreadioneda Год назад

    Some foreigners cant really stay in Manila or makati because they only have limited income. They are looking for much cheaper. Normally, who stays in makati are business people.

  • @ronyoung1270
    @ronyoung1270 9 месяцев назад +1

    If beautiful place is perfect it will get overrun and made not perfect. Need to make it difficult to be totally comfortable to ever have a chance for it to remain “close to perfect”😎😊

  • @piacash5216
    @piacash5216 Год назад +1

    Enjoy your Stay in the PI ✌️💕👍👍👍🙌👌🇺🇸

  • @MyLifeThai371
    @MyLifeThai371 Год назад +4

    I dated a woman in Laguna province for 1 year, which connects to Manila. I was so unhappy living there. It was so expensive too. $36-$46 for terrible hotel rooms. I went to Thailand after that year and never looked back. I still think I probably should try Cebu and Dumaguete area and give it another chance though. Thailand just has better infrastructure and the hotels only charge me $15-$20 for a nice air conditioned hotel room.

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +2

      Yeah Thailand is better that way. Where in Thailand do you live?

    • @MyLifeThai371
      @MyLifeThai371 Год назад +2

      @@JooseTheNomad I was going to school in Bangkok and living in On Nut. In On Nut it is just the normal working class Thai people and the college students live there as well.

  • @themediterraneanguy
    @themediterraneanguy Год назад +4

    Without any doubt, Philippines is the best country in the world, so peaceful, full of surprises and adventures

  • @Chris-gi9ch
    @Chris-gi9ch 10 месяцев назад +1

    Surprised you found a nice apartment in Makati for $400 usd? Although I admit I haven't been there......If it was within comfortable range income wise, I would live in Makati, but travel around. Nice presentation.

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  10 месяцев назад +1

      It was really small maybe that's why :) thank you!

  • @KevinDChanx
    @KevinDChanx 6 месяцев назад

    What’s the most digital nomads friendly towns or city as today?

  • @Jaryd1224
    @Jaryd1224 Год назад +1

    Good video, good info. How would you find a place in Manila for that price?

  • @Madworld8975
    @Madworld8975 Год назад +2

    Your thoughts aren’t good, you only did a month and that’s not a real way to judge unless its just not your place. I lived there a year and a half, just like any other places it has it’s pos and negs

  • @MRBIGSLICK66
    @MRBIGSLICK66 5 месяцев назад

    Hi, enjoyed your trip in the Philippines 🇵🇭! Where did you stay in Makati for 400 monthly? We’ll be heading there in October of 2024. Thanks ✌🏻

  • @River18223
    @River18223 6 месяцев назад +1

    What online job do you have to be able to live south east Asia??

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  6 месяцев назад

      I made a video about it:
      ruclips.net/video/ezHbGWXwatc/видео.htmlsi=EDautRfPhXRVWMlO
      Currently doing RUclips full-time :)

  • @Chillin007
    @Chillin007 Год назад +1

    How do you live in Bali long term with Visas? I thought you could only get a one month extension (for a total of 2 months)

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +1

      There are business visa or Kitas options :)

  • @brianmoodyagency7515
    @brianmoodyagency7515 Год назад +2

    Why did you leave Da Nang?

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +1

      30 days visa :) and wasn't really my intention to be more than that this year.

  • @jeangomes3884
    @jeangomes3884 Год назад +1

    Nice video 🎉

  • @JayBrody-xx9ut
    @JayBrody-xx9ut Год назад +2

    Waiting for your Bali content hawks, is it coming soon??

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад

      Yeah man I'm back in Bali so very soon!🙏🏽

    • @JayBrody-xx9ut
      @JayBrody-xx9ut Год назад +2

      Awesome! Hoping your lovely gf will be back on the vlog.😁

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 Год назад +3

    Where are you from sir?

  • @danielm.5636
    @danielm.5636 7 месяцев назад

    For 1000-1500 usd per month you can live in Portugal or Spain/Italy. Conclusion: Asia is too expensive nowadays…

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  7 месяцев назад +1

      Well, you can. But it's not the same lifestyle. How much for nice Airbnb? How much to rent a scooter for a month?😊

  • @EdwinRiem
    @EdwinRiem 8 месяцев назад +1

    Is Starlink a solution for internet issues in the Phillipines?
    ?

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  8 месяцев назад

      Yes it helps to get better connection in remote places!

  • @KenTruongVlogs
    @KenTruongVlogs 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank 🙏

  • @jezreelamoguis8559
    @jezreelamoguis8559 Год назад

    New subs here, enjoy the country and welcome.

  • @TINASAMRA-zr8lj
    @TINASAMRA-zr8lj 6 месяцев назад

    What do you need for the paperwork to go there????😊

  • @lespoirdemavie
    @lespoirdemavie 9 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for sharing these really informative videos! Heading over the the Philippines next month so this was helpful 😊

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  9 месяцев назад

      My pleasure! Enjoy😊🙏🏽

  • @tukmol1589
    @tukmol1589 Год назад +1

    Leave now, then come back when you’re ready to live the island style. That means giving up your western amenities.

  • @cardo_Ri
    @cardo_Ri Год назад +4

    ah ok.maybe Siargao or the Philippines is not the right place you looking for.go back to bali...now na!!

  • @aghilesrahli1222
    @aghilesrahli1222 Год назад +3

    what about Cebu brother ?

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +1

      Haven't been yet :)

    • @aghilesrahli1222
      @aghilesrahli1222 Год назад +1

      @@JooseTheNomad ok thanks

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +1

      @@aghilesrahli1222 where should I go in Cebu?

    • @aghilesrahli1222
      @aghilesrahli1222 Год назад

      @@JooseTheNomad No idea brother ! i just hope that if your are in the Philippines you could show us if it good place for a long term stay as digital nomad

  • @hannahjames6
    @hannahjames6 7 месяцев назад

    Do you need visa if you are British?

  • @rhp5239
    @rhp5239 Год назад +7

    Leave Siargao alone. Don’t propose to make it another Bali.

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад

      I specifically have said that I don't want it to turn into Bali..

  • @therunway8282
    @therunway8282 Год назад +1

    Love your video! Where are you living now?

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +2

      Thank you! I'm in Canggu, Bali now :)

    • @therunway8282
      @therunway8282 Год назад +1

      @@JooseTheNomad Hi thank you! I understand Bali has a better wifi than the Philippines? I went to Palawan 5 years ago but wondering if things have improved since then..

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +2

      @@therunway8282 yes way better haha!

    • @therunway8282
      @therunway8282 Год назад +1

      @@JooseTheNomad
      Thanks goodness! 😅
      I'm thinking of going back to Pinas in Feb. Would it be possible to book a video call with you for some travel tips? Of course, I'm happy to pay for your time!

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +1

      @@therunway8282 www.travelinghawksmedia.com/coaching :)

  • @minotor7176
    @minotor7176 Год назад +1

    One month is NOT LIVING , its just small holidays

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +1

      I get your point but I didn't have a home anywhere else while there and I worked there so what would you call it then haha?

  • @abetskychua
    @abetskychua Год назад +1

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @buwaya5704
    @buwaya5704 Год назад +1

    MAKATI is not MANILA, but both are part of metro manila

  • @brendonirwin3644
    @brendonirwin3644 Год назад

    What is the name of the good spot Philippines???

  • @jaywei7546
    @jaywei7546 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks for sharing! Please come back

  • @hunk0075
    @hunk0075 Год назад +1

    Starlink is now flooding Siargao. Every household will start to own one. Internet would not be an issue in the next 12 months.

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +1

      I saw many hostels getting it but are other places getting them now too?

    • @hunk0075
      @hunk0075 Год назад +1

      Yes, Its price range is almost the same with fiber internet very competitive. Starlink is cheaper in the Philippines, it is only Php2700 per month or $50/mos.

    • @JooseTheNomad
      @JooseTheNomad  Год назад +1

      @@hunk0075 yea that's really good!

  • @BEACHDUDE71
    @BEACHDUDE71 2 месяца назад

    Maybe I will move back to Italy after I retire