Why this American from DC chose the Philippines over Thailand and has NO REGRETS!🇺🇸🇵🇭🇹🇭

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  • Опубликовано: 3 янв 2025

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  • @PabloNaidasjr
    @PabloNaidasjr 5 дней назад +13

    Because Filipinos are friendly that foreigners like

  • @GOWITEF
    @GOWITEF 4 дня назад +9

    Another great encounter and perspective on the Philippines. Thanks for that my friend keep up the good work

    • @AForeignerAskingQuestions
      @AForeignerAskingQuestions  4 дня назад +1

      Thanks and you as well! I really enjoyed the video you just published from your time in Cebu! Looking forward to seeing more 👍🏻

  • @Gregory-Masovutch
    @Gregory-Masovutch 5 дней назад +15

    The Palengkes wet markets are the BEST thing about the Philippines. Live Talapia and other fishes, scallops, shrimp, fresh meats, no hormones or preservatives compared to America, the baby back ribs come out great, chickens, baboy, etc. Some of the best Palengkes are in the provinces as Bacolod, Iloilo, Dumaguete, Batangas, Tagaytay is good also.
    Everyone needs to visit the Palengkes and practice a little Tagalog in the process.
    Try Mahogany market has a great variety of mushrooms, lettuces, jackfruits, mints, pineapples, melons, all fresh.

  • @AForeignerAskingQuestions
    @AForeignerAskingQuestions  5 дней назад +7

    What a pleasant surprise bumping into Angelo after meeting the previous year at the Boulevard in Dumaguete! I greatly appreciate our conversation and for him sharing his insights with all of us as to why he chose to vacation in the Philippines over Thailand. Angelo, you’re a great guy! Good seeing you again and I wish you all the best in your future travels! The link to Angelo’s RUclips channel is here:
    m.youtube.com/@Ready4Travels/featured
    A friendly reminder, if you enjoyed this video then don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE! As always I look forward to reading y’all’s comments! Thanks for watching and yall take care!

    • @MetungKP
      @MetungKP 5 дней назад +1

      Thank you for promoting our Philippines!

  • @gv2035
    @gv2035 2 дня назад +5

    I recommend visiting Davao City, the safest city in the Philippines! You can experience the beaches of Samal Island which has beautiful white sand beaches and resorts to match all budgets. Also, go around Davao City, the largest city in the Philippines in terms of land area, and the 3rd largest metro area in terms of population. Davao City has the right mix of urban and provincial life. I've lived here for over 8 years. I grew up in metro Manila, lived in the US and now retired here with my American husband.
    Safe travels to you, Angelo and hope you enjoy the rest of your time here.

    • @GamiUy
      @GamiUy 2 дня назад +1

      WE WILL NEVER GO SOUTH

    • @AForeignerAskingQuestions
      @AForeignerAskingQuestions  2 дня назад

      Wow! Great info about Davao and thank you so much for suggesting it! Happy New Year!

  • @JimJones-fr4lu
    @JimJones-fr4lu 5 дней назад +17

    100 percent.Thailand is only set up for tourism which is annoying the Philippines is not like that.The Philippines is not all tourists and has a much more natural better feel to it.

  • @RainierEsguerra-h4k
    @RainierEsguerra-h4k 5 дней назад +6

    Happy New Year to you and your love ones. 🎉

  • @TeacherEric173
    @TeacherEric173 3 дня назад +3

    Patpong Bangkok isn't the backpackers' area but it's the red light district. Khaosan Road is the backpacker's area.

  • @nightwing4065
    @nightwing4065 День назад +4

    Dumaluan Beach is at Bohol Beach Club, I agree it's very beautiful indeed. If you have time you should also explore Anda White Beach and the Cadapdapan Rice Terraces at Candijay. Although, those are a bit far from Tagbilaran almost 2 hours away.

    • @AForeignerAskingQuestions
      @AForeignerAskingQuestions  День назад +1

      Agree 💯! I’ve been to Anda Beach and Candijay. Both beautiful places and great suggestions to visit! Thanks for the great comment!

  • @concerncitizen8988
    @concerncitizen8988 День назад

    Nice detail oriented guy who just roll in his response to the interview. Good chat. 👍

  • @jesscatangay9384
    @jesscatangay9384 5 дней назад +3

    In fact he did'nt mention yet the language barrier in Thailand and other SEA countries while in the Philippines at least 60 % speak and understand English all documents and signages in the street are not even tagalog its in english.

    • @AForeignerAskingQuestions
      @AForeignerAskingQuestions  5 дней назад

      No doubt many foreigners choose Philippines over other Asian nations because of English. Thanks for the great point!

    • @Ravishing_Mr_Perfect
      @Ravishing_Mr_Perfect 5 дней назад +1

      Eto ang mga problema ng pinas kaya konti lang ang mga foreign tourists at hindi sila nagtatagal sa ating bansa:
      1. Rampant Corruption in government and public.
      2. Very very very few modern infrastructures.
      3. No modern transportation
      4. No modern airport
      4. Mahina or walang internet
      5. Nawawalan ng kuryente (brownout)
      5. Mahina or nawawalan or walang tubig
      6. Nakawan at kikilan sa NAIA airport
      7. EXPENSIVE accomodations
      8. Maraming patayan, kriminal, nakawan, mandurukot, snatchers, kidnappers , drug addicts at mga pushers
      9. Mga ganid na taxi at tricycle drivers over-charging/scamming foreign tourists
      10. Mga basura or litters sa kalye at mga bangketa. Mga pinoy wala talagang disiplina. Kahit saan tayo nagtatapon ng mga basura/ litters natin.
      11. Pati sa mga beach, dagat, gubat at bundok may mga basura din..mga plastic bottles, plastik supot, wrappers at kung ano ano pang mga litter/garbage.
      12. Mga illegal vendors sa kalsada/bangketa, may vendor din sa gitna ng badian canyon, panglao sandbar at mga bangkang vendor sa dagat ng el nido at coron. Kaya madumi at maraming mga basura sa ating mga kapaligiran at kalikasan. MAGTINDA KAYO SA TAMANG LUGAR.
      13. Illegal squatters, street dwellers and beggars everywhere, particularly children asking money from foreigners.
      Tapos sasabihin natin "Its more fun in the Phlippines" ??? Nakakahiya ! Tourism will boost our local economy kasi foreigners spend money in our country which helps our local business to earn more. The local and national government MUST do something to solve/fix these problems.

  • @FouSurLaColline
    @FouSurLaColline День назад +1

    Bohol is expensive though. I was there last year. Food is expensive compared with Cebu.

  • @TeaRho
    @TeaRho 4 дня назад +3

    Thailand's tourism program is already set like a well-oiled machine. Philippines is still in the works. Each has its own charm. This guy finds the rawness and the not-so-tourist packed culture which the Philippines has, more appealing for his enjoyment.
    Filipino regular food is a challenge to foreigners in that it is fatty or oily, heavy and usually fried. Thailand's food rooted in their Buddhist religion is light, healthy style, veggies based diet.
    Warts and all, even if I've been to N-E-W-S of Thailand alone, I would prefer my own Pinas' geography, landscape anytime. Daily, Thai food is preferred but weekends are Filipino specials. However, I don't think I am yet ready to solo explore the whole archipelago alone.

    • @AForeignerAskingQuestions
      @AForeignerAskingQuestions  4 дня назад +1

      Great comment and thanks for sharing your perspective! For me, Filipino food shares some parallels with Southern food. For example, we love pork where I’m from and so for me I fell in love with lechon and liempo but I’ve met many foreigners who won’t touch it.

  • @Lil-Mike-55
    @Lil-Mike-55 4 дня назад +3

    💯 true. Personal preference. Respect...🤟🏻

    • @AForeignerAskingQuestions
      @AForeignerAskingQuestions  4 дня назад

      Agree 💯 I know some guys who prefer Thailand. Everyone has their own preferences and reasons for those preferences! Thanks for the great comment and Happy New Year in advance

  • @Ma.A-xB102
    @Ma.A-xB102 День назад +2

    No GMO grains, veggies, Fresh katay farm meat products ..

  • @williambreeze2659
    @williambreeze2659 День назад +2

    I can't wait to spend about a year split between the two countries.

  • @wasblindbutnowsee
    @wasblindbutnowsee 4 дня назад +4

    I don't know why in hell I came here , but now I'm too old and tired to move somewhere else.

  • @jeannettelemq2997
    @jeannettelemq2997 20 часов назад +1

    Keep safe

  • @phillippalana4143
    @phillippalana4143 5 дней назад +2

    I'd say if Angelo hasn't been to Palawan, he should go there. Puerto Princesa, Coron and El Nido are all beautiful and Palawan is known for its eco diversity. I've been to Puerto Princesa and Coron and though I myself haven't been to El Nido, I've heard a lot of people say El Nido should be in my bucket list.

    • @AForeignerAskingQuestions
      @AForeignerAskingQuestions  5 дней назад

      Thanks for sharing your personal experiences and for the suggestions! Have a Happy New Year and take care!

    • @ainmartinez8186
      @ainmartinez8186 19 часов назад +1

      I'm a local from Palawan. I could say that it's clean here. We have lots of trees. No tall buildings but we have everything you need.
      You are very welcome here. Oh last time I went downtown there were a lot of foreigners which was super cool!

    • @AForeignerAskingQuestions
      @AForeignerAskingQuestions  9 часов назад

      @@ainmartinez8186 thanks for being welcoming! You’re greatly appreciated!

  • @allenching114
    @allenching114 2 дня назад +1

    In Philippines we won't cover, what's happening in our country. Our homeless Filipinos you can see anywhere. What's in everyday in our lives working people anywhere in the streets, our malls full of filipinos walking around, shopping, eating etc.

  • @nicandrocreer8756
    @nicandrocreer8756 5 дней назад +2

    welcome to the Philippines.

  • @stewart2589
    @stewart2589 4 дня назад +1

    I met a ton of Lao expats here in America and they say their country is pretty authentic too

  • @Magenelli
    @Magenelli 22 часа назад

    I see.tourism is different from retiring site ! Enjoy your old age in some regions of Philippines!

  • @trade2riches126
    @trade2riches126 4 дня назад +2

    Wow everything is great until the last part whewwww i hate the bug part lol!

  • @emily3720
    @emily3720 2 дня назад

    Carefull drinking water buy distilled water like Wilkins brand

  • @MsVroege
    @MsVroege 5 дней назад +2

    Try visit Romblon, still a bit raw..

  • @cs_yt
    @cs_yt 5 дней назад +4

    Am I seeing right? He has an opinion about Thailand based on RUclips Videos🙄 Bangkok has touristy areas and Malls, but it has much more. I've been in night markets where I was the only foreigner in sight or China Town for example. Don't get me wrong, Philippines is a great destination, I've been to the places he mentioned and many more he didn't like Coron and Camotes. However, talking down without real ground experience is never a good idea. I want to go to Vietnam, never been there, I will not make any comments until I really have been there. Cheers!

    • @kennyhawley
      @kennyhawley 5 дней назад +2

      I agree. I spent some time in Thailand and in Philippines and I like them both for different reasons. My new Filipino wife and I will be spending more time visiting Thailand later. Thailand is so much more than the tourist areas.

    • @JimJones-fr4lu
      @JimJones-fr4lu 5 дней назад +1

      I lived in Thailand and the Philippines.I just got back from Thailand..He is 100 percent right.Thailand is all set up for tourism and is nothing but Foreigners.Philippines has foreigners but it is nothing like Thailand.Philippines has a much better feel to it.Its not all based on foreigners!

    • @AndiditLove
      @AndiditLove 5 дней назад +1

      He said he went to Thailand.

    • @Ravishing_Mr_Perfect
      @Ravishing_Mr_Perfect 5 дней назад +1

      Eto ang mga problema ng pinas kaya konti lang ang mga foreign tourists at hindi sila nagtatagal sa ating bansa:
      1. Rampant Corruption in government and public.
      2. Very very very few modern infrastructures.
      3. No modern transportation
      4. No modern airport
      4. Mahina or walang internet
      5. Nawawalan ng kuryente (brownout)
      5. Mahina or nawawalan or walang tubig
      6. Nakawan at kikilan sa NAIA airport
      7. EXPENSIVE accomodations
      8. Maraming patayan, kriminal, nakawan, mandurukot, snatchers, kidnappers , drug addicts at mga pushers
      9. Mga ganid na taxi at tricycle drivers over-charging/scamming foreign tourists
      10. Mga basura or litters sa kalye at mga bangketa. Mga pinoy wala talagang disiplina. Kahit saan tayo nagtatapon ng mga basura/ litters natin.
      11. Pati sa mga beach, dagat, gubat at bundok may mga basura din..mga plastic bottles, plastik supot, wrappers at kung ano ano pang mga litter/garbage.
      12. Mga illegal vendors sa kalsada/bangketa, may vendor din sa gitna ng badian canyon, panglao sandbar at mga bangkang vendor sa dagat ng el nido at coron. Kaya madumi at maraming mga basura sa ating mga kapaligiran at kalikasan. MAGTINDA KAYO SA TAMANG LUGAR.
      13. Illegal squatters, street dwellers and beggars everywhere, particularly children asking money from foreigners.
      Tapos sasabihin natin "Its more fun in the Phlippines" ??? Nakakahiya ! Tourism will boost our local economy kasi foreigners spend money in our country which helps our local business to earn more. The local and national government MUST do something to solve/fix these problems.

    • @dvdhr1
      @dvdhr1 2 дня назад

      eh di tumakbo ka sa eleksyon

  • @vicjdrapiza5323
    @vicjdrapiza5323 4 дня назад +1

    Clarke and Subicbay has that American Vibe because it used to be a American Based Here Try visiting Olongapo and Zambales Pampanga

  • @frankcentofanti9317
    @frankcentofanti9317 3 дня назад +1

    Why are malls such a big deal who the hell likes malls i'm not a 14 year old girl, always strange to hear men mention the malls who cares about malls

    • @TimothyJohnRGR
      @TimothyJohnRGR 12 часов назад

      Their air-conditioned.

    • @frankcentofanti9317
      @frankcentofanti9317 11 часов назад

      @@TimothyJohnRGR If that is a thing just another reason I will never live there.

  • @TechBuddy1981
    @TechBuddy1981 4 дня назад +1

    I agree with him.. I was in Thailand, Pattaya, I dont see locals anymore beside ladyboy. 90% i saw was white drunk man and other white people in the shop.

  • @ninajacob-soliven5322
    @ninajacob-soliven5322 5 дней назад +1

    🍺,!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

  • @EmpowerWave-ol2ol
    @EmpowerWave-ol2ol 4 дня назад +2

    Love the Philippines 🇵🇭 but Thailand the food and people.

  • @exp10rer
    @exp10rer 2 дня назад

    Patpong 😂 it's not really a backpacker's area... it's a wild red light area 😂

  • @neilasd3043
    @neilasd3043 5 дней назад +4

    He has cast iron guts & no taste buds.

  • @Ravishing_Mr_Perfect
    @Ravishing_Mr_Perfect 5 дней назад +2

    Eto ang mga problema ng pinas kaya konti lang ang mga foreign tourists at hindi sila nagtatagal sa ating bansa:
    1. Rampant Corruption in government and public.
    2. Very very very few modern infrastructures.
    3. No modern transportation
    4. No modern airport
    4. Mahina or walang internet
    5. Nawawalan ng kuryente (brownout)
    5. Mahina or nawawalan or walang tubig
    6. Nakawan at kikilan sa NAIA airport
    7. EXPENSIVE accomodations
    8. Maraming patayan, kriminal, nakawan, mandurukot, snatchers, kidnappers , drug addicts at mga pushers
    9. Mga ganid na taxi at tricycle drivers over-charging/scamming foreign tourists
    10. Mga basura or litters sa kalye at mga bangketa. Mga pinoy wala talagang disiplina. Kahit saan tayo nagtatapon ng mga basura/ litters natin.
    11. Pati sa mga beach, dagat, gubat at bundok may mga basura din..mga plastic bottles, plastik supot, wrappers at kung ano ano pang mga litter/garbage.
    12. Mga illegal vendors sa kalsada/bangketa, may vendor din sa gitna ng badian canyon, panglao sandbar at mga bangkang vendor sa dagat ng el nido at coron. Kaya madumi at maraming mga basura sa ating mga kapaligiran at kalikasan. MAGTINDA KAYO SA TAMANG LUGAR.
    13. Illegal squatters, street dwellers and beggars everywhere, particularly children asking money from foreigners.
    Tapos sasabihin natin "Its more fun in the Phlippines" ??? Nakakahiya ! Tourism will boost our local economy kasi foreigners spend money in our country which helps our local business to earn more. The local and national government MUST do something to solve/fix these problems.

    • @vicjdrapiza5323
      @vicjdrapiza5323 4 дня назад

      Nakapag travel kana ba ?try mo pumunta sa Subicbay Buhay na Buhay ang Tourism Happy New Year PS May New Year Count Down din Kame Dito sa Subicbay.🎉🎉🎉

    • @LorenxJynx
      @LorenxJynx 2 дня назад

      agree brad

  • @zztop7000
    @zztop7000 5 дней назад +4

    So you came from Philippines because Thailand lost to Philippines right? You're not even going to visited the Philippines if wasn't for that football much

    • @AndiditLove
      @AndiditLove 5 дней назад +3

      He said he was in Philippines last year as well. 😊

    • @sunlightsonate
      @sunlightsonate 5 дней назад +5

      why so triggered?

    • @Ravishing_Mr_Perfect
      @Ravishing_Mr_Perfect 5 дней назад +2

      Eto ang mga problema ng pinas kaya konti lang ang mga foreign tourists at hindi sila nagtatagal sa ating bansa:
      1. Rampant Corruption in government and public.
      2. Very very very few modern infrastructures.
      3. No modern transportation
      4. No modern airport
      4. Mahina or walang internet
      5. Nawawalan ng kuryente (brownout)
      5. Mahina or nawawalan or walang tubig
      6. Nakawan at kikilan sa NAIA airport
      7. EXPENSIVE accomodations
      8. Maraming patayan, kriminal, nakawan, mandurukot, snatchers, kidnappers , drug addicts at mga pushers
      9. Mga ganid na taxi at tricycle drivers over-charging/scamming foreign tourists
      10. Mga basura or litters sa kalye at mga bangketa. Mga pinoy wala talagang disiplina. Kahit saan tayo nagtatapon ng mga basura/ litters natin.
      11. Pati sa mga beach, dagat, gubat at bundok may mga basura din..mga plastic bottles, plastik supot, wrappers at kung ano ano pang mga litter/garbage.
      12. Mga illegal vendors sa kalsada/bangketa, may vendor din sa gitna ng badian canyon, panglao sandbar at mga bangkang vendor sa dagat ng el nido at coron. Kaya madumi at maraming mga basura sa ating mga kapaligiran at kalikasan. MAGTINDA KAYO SA TAMANG LUGAR.
      13. Illegal squatters, street dwellers and beggars everywhere, particularly children asking money from foreigners.
      Tapos sasabihin natin "Its more fun in the Phlippines" ??? Nakakahiya ! Tourism will boost our local economy kasi foreigners spend money in our country which helps our local business to earn more. The local and national government MUST do something to solve/fix these problems.

    • @murrmjmacasero4596
      @murrmjmacasero4596 4 дня назад

      ​@@Ravishing_Mr_Perfect agree ako kahit doon sa Panglao, Bohol and daming basura sa tabi ng daan papunta sa beach

    • @pompeiipamaran2010
      @pompeiipamaran2010 4 дня назад

      ​@@Ravishing_Mr_Perfecttalo Tayo sa Thailand sa lahat ng bagay...pati Yung pagkain natin di daw masarap mas malasa sa Thailand...pati adobo mechado kaldereta lahat maalat at lahat lutong Pinoy may asukar..