I’ll Never Return Here | $100 Room in Philippines vs USA

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  • Опубликовано: 21 янв 2025
  • Shocking Difference: $100 Room in Philippines vs USA
    In this video I compare $100 rooms in the America with the Philippines. The options in this downtown area in the U.S. were limited, so I booked a room, which had very bad reviews. For $100 in Siargao, Philippines there were great options. This video shows you how much further your money goes in the Philippines vs the USA.

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  • @travelescapesOFFICIAL
    @travelescapesOFFICIAL  4 месяца назад +38

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    • @Noonesbusiness-n1i
      @Noonesbusiness-n1i 3 месяца назад +2

      You should have went to Tuscaloosa instead of Birmingham it would have been better on McFarland across from waffle House but not behind it 😂

    • @ralphbiago4161
      @ralphbiago4161 3 месяца назад +2

      Hey dude, why you don't try the reality! The 100$ is for 1month rent in the Philippines..

    • @Noonesbusiness-n1i
      @Noonesbusiness-n1i 3 месяца назад

      @@ralphbiago4161 he means that a room in the United States is 100 a night which is true a room in United States can be any where 75 dollars and up for one night

    • @GerardSalis
      @GerardSalis 2 месяца назад

      Please dont comeback ever to the philippines. You are toxic and nuisance..

    • @DennisTedder-wj5ln
      @DennisTedder-wj5ln Месяц назад

      stupid

  • @Mitch-rk5mz
    @Mitch-rk5mz 5 месяцев назад +2741

    I'm from Alabama USA and have been going to the Philippines since 1992. Been married to a Filipina for 30 years. And I can for sure say the Philippines is much safer and friendlier than the USA

    • @GeeAnnFargo
      @GeeAnnFargo 5 месяцев назад +76

      I agree to that..

    • @Mygoalweight
      @Mygoalweight 5 месяцев назад +136

      Lived here for 5 years and have to say it really depends on where you are but generally would say yes. Just don't take public transport in the Philippines if you do try to take a uv the jeepney drivers and some of the buses are super rude and play very filthy language music and will purposely entice you when you try and tell them they can't play that in public with kids on the bus. Generally Philippines is much cheaper and better. I am debating moving back here once I go back to state and save a bit and buy a home here in the Philippines and start a small business but that is a concern given the curroption we will have to figure it out.

    • @NBS-rk8bl
      @NBS-rk8bl 5 месяцев назад +81

      Thank you man, but please don't go or live in Tondo Manila, the most dangerous place in Philippines, just for your safety.

    • @CollosalTrollge
      @CollosalTrollge 5 месяцев назад +13

      agree with that

    • @rasamurai763
      @rasamurai763 5 месяцев назад +18

      Most common stories I hear but I don't hate it at all, it's rather sweet by the way. It's just the fact I am overwhelmed that I hear those stories all the time.

  • @ジャン-j9h
    @ジャン-j9h 5 месяцев назад +1744

    Love that the only thing that's stalking you is that feline friend in the Philippines. Definitely a win for 🇵🇭

    • @travelescapesOFFICIAL
      @travelescapesOFFICIAL  5 месяцев назад +88

      hahahaha

    • @Lordshin8193
      @Lordshin8193 5 месяцев назад +30

      True if you stayed that room in the Philippines with your friends they would spy on you lol

    • @gerliearrieta2536
      @gerliearrieta2536 5 месяцев назад +1

      agree❤

    • @kittybunnyfluffle
      @kittybunnyfluffle 5 месяцев назад +26

      Carrot is not stalking!! Carrot is actually the supervisor and was just doing a quality check on the couch and making sure the new person staying at the resort keeps out of trouble. 😊

    • @Lordshin8193
      @Lordshin8193 5 месяцев назад

      @@kittybunnyfluffle what are you talking about? Where talking about bringing ur sus friends to that room.

  • @peterdcar
    @peterdcar 5 месяцев назад +1247

    Thats $20 for a Carrot Cat
    70$ for the nature, $10 for a warm smile at the reception

    • @travelescapesOFFICIAL
      @travelescapesOFFICIAL  5 месяцев назад +118

      hahahahaha... I agree with that price breakdown

    • @willn8664
      @willn8664 5 месяцев назад +72

      In the other hotel: $10 for the black mold, $20 for the stalking red car, $70 for the bearded man experience.

    • @im_lilly736
      @im_lilly736 5 месяцев назад +29

      90$ for a carrot cat 5$ for the nature $5 for a warm smile at the reception.

    • @TTKMLK
      @TTKMLK 5 месяцев назад +5

      $96, tax included in that.

    • @michelledg5354
      @michelledg5354 5 месяцев назад

      hahahaha​@@willn8664

  • @traveling_ftw
    @traveling_ftw 3 месяца назад +89

    I stayed at a hotel in BGC Manila, I paid $29 USD a night, it had a pool on one of the higher levels, 30 floors, a city view, cold A/C, a gym, a 24-hour full convenience store on the property, and the room was great! It's crazy how cheap PH is! And the people are amazing!

    • @nerisamercado9100
      @nerisamercado9100 3 месяца назад +1

      Hi. What's d name off d hotel, please.

    • @anton_c8gur
      @anton_c8gur 3 месяца назад

      for just a night? thats expensive it should be atleast 24hours

    • @rangercynth
      @rangercynth Месяц назад +3

      @@anton_c8gur a night just means check in is 2pm and check out is noon the next day. 22 hours for that price

    • @Lqg7379
      @Lqg7379 Месяц назад

      @@anton_c8gur 22 hours

    • @cat_atouille
      @cat_atouille Месяц назад +3

      cheap for dollar earners

  • @marifender4643
    @marifender4643 5 месяцев назад +35

    Carrot the cat definitely knew you have a good heart , he followed you right after you two met.

  • @ChrisI78
    @ChrisI78 5 месяцев назад +709

    Mann being followed by a red camaro in a sketchy area or being followed by an orange cat in a beautiful area of the Philippines. EASY choice!! Thank for another awesome video Jonathan!! Looking forward to the next!

    • @travelescapesOFFICIAL
      @travelescapesOFFICIAL  5 месяцев назад +66

      😂 not a tough decision. Thanks for watching Chris!

    • @mo-EX1414
      @mo-EX1414 5 месяцев назад +11

      Agree...

    • @TheMightyCrucibleKnight184
      @TheMightyCrucibleKnight184 5 месяцев назад +21

      I'll take the orange cat following me.

    • @bristolrovers27
      @bristolrovers27 4 месяца назад +11

      I'm from England and $100 room here is of better quality in our Birmingham than Birmingham USA.
      But I'd rather be in the Philippines
      Thanks for the great comparison

    • @808_ISLAdeYSLA
      @808_ISLAdeYSLA 4 месяца назад +9

      I'll fly there just for a Carrot experience . 😅

  • @manitolabrador2127
    @manitolabrador2127 5 месяцев назад +252

    The lamp on top of the microwave oven on top of the fridge is the most optimum space-saving scheme I have ever seen!

    • @habuteru
      @habuteru 5 месяцев назад +8

      Don’t forget a door stop for the connecting room door.

    • @sashimi8187
      @sashimi8187 5 месяцев назад +5

      Honestly looks like furniture setting youd see in the sims ngl

  • @SleepyAppl
    @SleepyAppl 5 месяцев назад +102

    Always trust your gut. If you feel like you need to leave, just go. Trusting my gut has never failed me and has saved me from multiple bad situations.

    • @firsttouchy-h4g
      @firsttouchy-h4g 22 дня назад

      I wish I had trusted mine

    • @HeyThatsImpossible
      @HeyThatsImpossible 17 дней назад +2

      I don't trust my gut. I always gets hungry and cause me to gain weight

  • @MontagZoso
    @MontagZoso 16 дней назад +7

    The minute I saw the friendly check in woman, the plants and the laid back hotel dogs just hanging out, I instantly got that awesome, homey vibe. What a gem of a place! 💎 Especially after the Alabama nightmare. ❤

  • @Vilomah-yt1uv
    @Vilomah-yt1uv 5 месяцев назад +164

    There is a reason why Filipinos love their Canadian adopted son Kulas! Instead of comparing things from a third-world country vs. the first world country, he showcases the cultures of the Philippines with positivity! Mabuhay ka Kulas

    • @offthecuffadventureswithjamie
      @offthecuffadventureswithjamie 4 месяца назад +2

      You nailed it sir!!

    • @yangyanglabanta4655
      @yangyanglabanta4655 4 месяца назад

      😢Vt

    • @BernadetteGaskin
      @BernadetteGaskin 4 месяца назад +15

      Jonathan actually showed that $100 can buy a great room in the Philippines vs USA. He showcased the positive things in the Philippines.

    • @Freeridin07
      @Freeridin07 4 месяца назад +8

      He did show the positive things about the Philippines. Like, how it's safer, more welcoming, and better quality of life. Comparison is better. Unlike Kulas who isn't a realist. He doesn't ever show anything negative or the reality of what happens in the world.

    • @lvfrau5279
      @lvfrau5279 3 месяца назад +1

      Third world understanding of the vodeo

  • @jayosIncorporated
    @jayosIncorporated 5 месяцев назад +650

    That red car makes any price too expansive.
    On the other hand, that warm welcoming receptionist's smile has no price.

  • @JonaHanz-u2hix
    @JonaHanz-u2hix 5 месяцев назад +629

    A bonus in the Philippines is the hospitality of the people. This is priceless.

    • @TheQuietKidAmerican
      @TheQuietKidAmerican 5 месяцев назад +20

      Yeah, i visited my aunt on my mother's side of the family which lived in mexico or philipines
      Surprisingly most of the Filipinos in cebu speaks fluent english, it was very good there especially because i was able to meet and talk with my cousin who carried me in dayZ ever since, they had ps5 and a gaming pc, they let me play on them, and i was able to go max graphics on most games.

    • @hiroibwah
      @hiroibwah 5 месяцев назад +29

      As long as you treat us with the same respect as a human being. A few times I've experienced foreigners treating my co-workers like maids and butlers because of the preconception that we're hospitable to the point of being loyal servants. We're people, not some exotic creatures made to lick the boots of foreigners.

    • @Dafunboy_5570
      @Dafunboy_5570 5 месяцев назад +7

      meanwhile filipinos talking to each other:

    • @yolz1238
      @yolz1238 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@Dafunboy_5570😂😂😂😂

    • @gerliearrieta2536
      @gerliearrieta2536 5 месяцев назад

      Absolutely❤

  • @kanenstuff
    @kanenstuff 5 месяцев назад +349

    Ive been a Australian expat for over 10yrs and 4 of those was working in the Philippines. My wife is Filipino and we now love in Kuala Lumpur, but Philippines was my favorite place to live and travel. The places to visit and the people make the Philippines the best for me.

    • @BjorgenEatinger
      @BjorgenEatinger 5 месяцев назад +5

      Except for the incredible heat.

    • @kanenstuff
      @kanenstuff 5 месяцев назад +16

      @BjorgenEatinger if you live here full time and long enough you will get use to it plus I'm Australia, where I was born, and it's 36 to 46 Celsius in summer. For me, Asia is a great place to live and where I will retire will be the Philippines or Thailand.

    • @gerliearrieta2536
      @gerliearrieta2536 5 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you so much

    • @loucb8354
      @loucb8354 2 месяца назад +2

      Cant blieve Phils can be your fav,, well if u stay on the islands resorts maybe. But not the metropolis. Dont u miss driving in a more disciplined place like Aus.?

    • @kanenstuff
      @kanenstuff 2 месяца назад

      @loucb8354 it's obvious you have never lived there or in any Asian country. The people are super nice and the people I worked with for 4yrs I will aways remeber. Yes the traffic is not so good but I don't really miss driving in Australia and the Australian products are cheaper here in Kuala Lumpur. My sister just came and was shocked to see what's available here and its cheaper than Coles or Woolies so enjoy being ripped off enjoy ya day.

  • @randygriffith5664
    @randygriffith5664 3 месяца назад +28

    I have lived in the Philippines myself in 1983/84, and agree with the kindness and general attitude of the people, but it is not fair to compare the 2 with cost. I do miss Subic and Olongapo, fun times

  • @appleppadilla
    @appleppadilla 5 месяцев назад +30

    I live in the Philippines and it’s great to hear that you love the places here. Thank you for that tour, that would be next on my list 😊

    • @travelescapesOFFICIAL
      @travelescapesOFFICIAL  3 месяца назад

      I loved that place! Thanks for watching the tour!

    • @Ray-gf4vf
      @Ray-gf4vf 2 месяца назад

      only a fool belives that how much pot u smoking mr welfair

  • @anonview
    @anonview 5 месяцев назад +189

    Obviously, rooms in the Philippines are so much cheaper than anything in most Western countries. What makes these places memorable, though, are the accommodating staff and the regular maintenance. This place is quite pricey for a local Filipino, but it delivers on quality, so you actually get your money's worth.

    • @kizzten
      @kizzten 5 месяцев назад +4

      Siargao has become pricey. There is an island across which is quieter.

    • @seabuschan5677
      @seabuschan5677 4 месяца назад +7

      ​@@kizztenit's pricey for locals but definitely cheaper for westerners.

    • @nilocula1202
      @nilocula1202 4 месяца назад +2

      Plus that lovely carrot cat ❤

    • @diorocks5858
      @diorocks5858 3 месяца назад

      The construction is higher Quality to in Philippines. In Dubai and the rest of the Gulf Filipino designers are highly sort of for the major construction projects

    • @VANquishedAdventures
      @VANquishedAdventures 3 месяца назад

      These places aren't made for the locals. For $100 in the Philippines you should be getting 3 meals and a massage too lol

  • @lvg0001
    @lvg0001 5 месяцев назад +89

    What a stark contrast. That downtown neighborhood in AL is sketch AF! Glad you made the decision to get out of there. Gonna check out that Siargao resort online, looks so relaxing.

  • @mywhitesanctuary6126
    @mywhitesanctuary6126 5 месяцев назад +61

    Carrot is sooo cute! 🥕🥕🥕 Glad you enjoyed your stay here in the PH. I like your videos! 🇵🇭

  • @JerryRMartin
    @JerryRMartin 4 месяца назад +5

    Nice. I'm from Alabama and have traveled all over the Philippines, including Siargao and all the way from there to Davao by bus. My wife is from Mindanao. We live in Alabama until I retire in 5 years.

  • @coreybaker9473
    @coreybaker9473 4 месяца назад +7

    I have been here in the Philippines for 3 months now and i would say it this has been a breath of fresh air...the people here are so nice and my fiance has taken me to some amazing places. Memories to last us a lifetime

    • @travelescapesOFFICIAL
      @travelescapesOFFICIAL  4 месяца назад +1

      I agree! It restores your faith in humanity a bit. They really are the friendliest people in the world

  • @Lumerimi
    @Lumerimi 5 месяцев назад +63

    I wish all foreigners who visit the Philippines are as friendly and appreciative as you.

    • @CollosalTrollge
      @CollosalTrollge Месяц назад +1

      I am

    • @MontagZoso
      @MontagZoso 16 дней назад

      Agreed. Any foreigner who is not polite or appreciative should just stay home if they have a rude attitude.

    • @CollosalTrollge
      @CollosalTrollge 16 дней назад

      @@MontagZoso it's difficult to find decent groups to communicate inī, like facebook for example.... Many people always react nastily or go off topic and hardly actually answer the question in order to be helpful.

  • @BoiseDomieno
    @BoiseDomieno 5 месяцев назад +40

    We’ve checked this place before but I forgot the name. I love their dogs. They watch you go with you while doing the paddle board. 11:01 Bruno is a jealous one.

  • @Robin-xt7yo
    @Robin-xt7yo 5 месяцев назад +510

    Carrot the cat alone is worth the price!

    • @travelescapesOFFICIAL
      @travelescapesOFFICIAL  5 месяцев назад +66

      😂 I was big fan of Carrot!

    • @Robin-xt7yo
      @Robin-xt7yo 5 месяцев назад +15

      So tiny, i think he/she was just a kitten! 🐈​@travelescapesOFFICIAL

    • @element564ddlosias6
      @element564ddlosias6 5 месяцев назад +26

      Filipinos really know how to name.

    • @ptrs559
      @ptrs559 5 месяцев назад +3

      Carrot looks awfully thin.

    • @DOI_ARTS
      @DOI_ARTS 5 месяцев назад +44

      ​@@ptrs559Philippine cats are slim and slender, I feed mine everyday and still looks like Carrot

  • @anthonykeller5120
    @anthonykeller5120 4 месяца назад +4

    Before I got a rental house I stayed at the Go Hotel next door to Robinsons Mall in Dumaguete for 1,800P (~$36)/night. The mall has all the amenities for food/entertainment and transportation to the boulevard. Nothing like it in the US and I traveled all over the US for business for 25+ years. Many resorts around the Philippines offer much more for less money than almost all the resorts I spent time in the US. For much less than $100/night in Siquijor (La Condura) I had a fabulous room, very nice pool, great food available, and one of the best views on the island. The staff was fabulous. The only downside was it’s not close to the beach and the night life, but I wanted to chill out so it was just what I needed.

  • @shunawestern9153
    @shunawestern9153 2 месяца назад +1

    I've watched a few people holidaying in the Philippines, and I have to say all the reviews I've seen have been amazing, and what's been said about the the people themselves have warmed my heart, as it only kind and beautiful words that are spoken about them. I would love to visit the Philippines after watching all this, but whether I actually get the chance, well I'm not sure I will...🥰🇬🇧👍❤️

  • @FrayMiigwetch13_4
    @FrayMiigwetch13_4 5 месяцев назад +81

    9:06 i just notice the difference between your face back in the U.S and this footage in the Philippines. You look healthier on this video now. Or idk which of those photos/images/videos are recent. But, i feel the healthier Jonathan with the Philippines video 😊😊😊.
    And that scared face in Alabama, mostly the one that you're running up the stairs like wtf, 🙄 you scares🤧😰
    Stay safe, happy and enjoy life❤
    God Bless Bro❣️

    • @vx_glx4702
      @vx_glx4702 5 месяцев назад +3

      He looks scared for his life in that US room. You can see it in his eyes

    • @NxtActxallyLxna
      @NxtActxallyLxna 5 месяцев назад +4

      ​@@vx_glx4702Yeah, even I was scared for him 😭 It was giving me so much anxiety

  • @TheQuantumTraveller
    @TheQuantumTraveller 5 месяцев назад +253

    The comparison demonstrate there is no comparison. One looks like the remnants of a hostile, old and dying world and the other is alive with nature where the people are in relationship to it. The energies that dictate the physical world reveal a stark difference of two civilizations. The richness of living in the Philippines naturally defines what it is to be rich.

    • @travelescapesOFFICIAL
      @travelescapesOFFICIAL  5 месяцев назад +59

      I agree! That's what I wanted to show also. Not only how much further money can go, but also how a change of location can change almost every aspect of life. Even the warm welcome with the smiles and friendliness in the Philippines room says a lot as well!

    • @DingusCirc
      @DingusCirc 5 месяцев назад +9

      You are comparing a third world country to a first world country. Manila is considered the 4th most dangerous city in the whole world.

    • @lucerodj11
      @lucerodj11 5 месяцев назад +29

      ​@@DingusCirc most? there are many cities out there that more far dangerous 🥸 .. US alone (Ney York Capital, etc) plus, Latin America cities, some cities in the Middle East, There is also dangerous cities in Balkan Continent. and many more.. We need to study the world map more.

    • @DingusCirc
      @DingusCirc 5 месяцев назад

      @@lucerodj11 Nope , do a google search . It recently listed the most dangerous cities in the world . Manila tied Lagos, Nigeria .

    • @DingusCirc
      @DingusCirc 5 месяцев назад +4

      @@lucerodj11 Its from Forbes: Top 10 most risky cities in the world for tourists:
      Caracas (Venezuela)
      Karachi (Pakistan)
      Yangon (Burma)
      Lagos (Nigeria)
      Manila (Philippines)
      Dhaka (Bangladesh)
      Bogotá (Colombia)
      Cairo (Egypt)
      Mexico City (Mexico)
      Quito (Ecuador)

  • @theweatherman81
    @theweatherman81 5 месяцев назад +315

    you know it's funny when I told my friends I was moving to the Philippines they all joked I was gonna wake up in a tub missing a kidney, and now I watch this and am thinking Jonathan almost got kidnapped and sold into white slavery back home in the states lmao

    • @travelescapesOFFICIAL
      @travelescapesOFFICIAL  5 месяцев назад +68

      😂 to be fair, I intentionally went to the bad area. That was my fault. But show them this! 🤣 it might change their mind

    • @Jbghkkjkkyyf
      @Jbghkkjkkyyf 5 месяцев назад +52

      @@travelescapesOFFICIALGotta be careful man. When I was younger I stayed in the cheapest hotel rooms I could find. And then one day in Baton Rogue Louisiana I walked out of my room to have a smoke (same layout as this place with the upper deck) and like 4-5 doors down there was guy standing there just holding a glock in his hand. We locked eyes, I hit my cigarette went back inside and slid the dresser in front of the door.
      It was the weirdest exchange of silent communication in my life. His eyes just said “get out of here” and I guess my eyes said “you got it”.
      That was the last time I cheapd out, not worth losing your life.

    • @saymyname6726
      @saymyname6726 5 месяцев назад +31

      Do you want to know the unbiased truth about the Philippines? What your friend said is not entirely impossible. I mean, let's be real, this could happen anywhere around the world in this modern day. But the trick with the Philippines is knowing the places you ought to visit limiting your exploration and having some trustworthy locals tell you where to and where not to go. As long as you go to these right places, it may not be a first-world country experience, but the warmth of the people, and quality of life it gives you. It's the vacation dream of everyone who wishes to win the lottery. Except, you don't need to win the lottery.

    • @onlynice9567
      @onlynice9567 5 месяцев назад +16

      That waking-up-in-a-tub-with-a- missed-kidney in the Philippines cracked me up 😂 lol. I wonder why westerners think Asia is as horrendous as this 😂

    • @gametri-eq6lj
      @gametri-eq6lj 5 месяцев назад

      @@onlynice9567because it’s true in Vietnam and China there’s forced organ trafficking

  • @AyongGarcia
    @AyongGarcia 2 месяца назад +3

    Thanks a lot bro.for promoting Siargao, Philippines.

  • @erwinmacabales5121
    @erwinmacabales5121 5 месяцев назад +4

    Make sure the ice in the pineapple juice is not frozen tap water. You don’t want to get sick.

    • @orabaki
      @orabaki 2 месяца назад +1

      Looks like tube ice. They're bought from a purified ice supplier, quite safe.

  • @liezlcamacho500
    @liezlcamacho500 5 месяцев назад +67

    In the Philippines, you can check in for a $45 price at a hotel that includes a large array of food choices for a breakfast buffet for two persons. And the service is world class!

    • @anjinsanx44
      @anjinsanx44 4 месяца назад +1

      Yea and ask 4 something sorry po we dont have....usa usa usa

    • @travelescapesOFFICIAL
      @travelescapesOFFICIAL  3 месяца назад +3

      oh yeah there are plenty of good hotels for the $45 price range in the Philippines!

  • @ecnalrialcnis6531
    @ecnalrialcnis6531 5 месяцев назад +385

    Dude,I have stayed in places like that in the USA!!! I prefer to stay anywhere in the Philippines and I feel safer, even the low budget places in the Phils are safer than here. You looked terrified in Birmingham!

    • @colleenfirz2857
      @colleenfirz2857 5 месяцев назад +19

      I agree with you, I reside in Illinois for many years, here is Motel 6 it's nasty, the price is only $68 per person a night but far away from everything, in Chicago yes closer to everything but the price is also $40 more.

    • @KuyaLoycooking
      @KuyaLoycooking 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@colleenfirz2857yes

    • @Jorg-po6oi
      @Jorg-po6oi 5 месяцев назад +2

      AVOID AVOID PHILIPPINES ! EXPENSIVE

    • @jonlaurenzreyes1902
      @jonlaurenzreyes1902 5 месяцев назад +17

      @@Jorg-po6oi it's definitely expensive in tourist areas and major cities if you want cheap avoid them

    • @troevell
      @troevell 5 месяцев назад +14

      ​@@Jorg-po6oiif you want cheap, don't travel 😂😂

  • @jeffreyparker4462
    @jeffreyparker4462 5 месяцев назад +231

    I live about 40 miles north of Birmingham and commute to Hoover for work. Locally, we don’t go to the city itself. There are some suburbs that are much nicer and safer. I also have a fiancé in Luzon and was there earlier this summer and the comparison is for sure accurate. This is the example I share when folks that don’t know assume the Philippines is a dangerous place. There are dangerous places in every country.

    • @mo-EX1414
      @mo-EX1414 5 месяцев назад +8

      @jeffreyparker4462 ...Congrats on having a Filipina fiancé Jeffrey Parker.... you're blessed to have met her... congrats big time... !!!

    • @FebeNegrite
      @FebeNegrite 5 месяцев назад +5

      @@mo-EX1414Filipina are enduring as long as you are honest witj her

    • @maosama3695
      @maosama3695 5 месяцев назад +3

      It was bavk in the 70s and 80s especially in most southern islands. Pirates , islamic extremist.
      In 2002 valentines day just after a few months after 9/11 my city got attacked.
      But now its safe. Just glad that people kinda got their shit together and worked to fix the problems.

    • @mirandaab972
      @mirandaab972 5 месяцев назад

      Western politicians are a huge fucking joke

    • @Ju.Delacruz
      @Ju.Delacruz 5 месяцев назад +5

      As a Filipino who who live in here, I'd say there are places that is not safe so better ask your Filipino friend where you can move safe.

  • @ParadiseAwaits-t2w
    @ParadiseAwaits-t2w 8 дней назад +1

    I myself I'm an American from Florida and I can't convince you enough to say that you are the smartest man alive in the sense that you totally come to the realization of the Philippines being a better alternative to the United States💯👊

  • @susantan9558
    @susantan9558 19 дней назад

    I finished watching your entire video. What i heard from you from the beginning of your video when you were already here in the Philippines were all wow compared to your video on the 1st hotel you covered in the US. Your facial expression on the 1st was you looked scared and worried unlike on the 2nd you were already enjoying the room . Thank you and enjoy your stay here in my beautiful country .❤❤❤
    ❤❤❤

  • @ivanvillarruz8412
    @ivanvillarruz8412 5 месяцев назад +262

    I think the guy driving the red car thinks you are a narc. I'm from the Philippines and have stayed in the US during business trips. It is hard to find decent and safe accommodation for $100 a night. Usually, they are at the $300 to $400 range in my experience. I'm surprised you found a clean one for $100. But in the Philippines, even for $60, you can check-in to a 3-star hotel in a safe neighborhood. Accommodation is really affordable in most countries in Southeast Asia.

    • @Jonases_20
      @Jonases_20 5 месяцев назад +20

      I'm Filipino and i live in the US. The reason why it's cheaper in the Philippines because we are a third world country and our hotels over there are infested with roaches and rodents

    • @MaEmetriaLim-b2j
      @MaEmetriaLim-b2j 5 месяцев назад +37

      ​@@Jonases_20when was the last time you were in the Phils?

    • @Jonases_20
      @Jonases_20 5 месяцев назад

      @@MaEmetriaLim-b2j2022. At ang dumi at traffic sobra

    • @AmbotQwerty
      @AmbotQwerty 5 месяцев назад

      @@Jonases_20 tong taong to talaga oh.. andto ka nanaman lahat nalang negative comment mo sa bansang pinanggalingan mo... tsk tsk tsk move on dude 2024 na.... galit mo ba yan or inggit ka sa bangsang iniwan mo....

    • @js-vn3pg
      @js-vn3pg 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@MaEmetriaLim-b2jthis applies to even today 2024. I ve been in different hotels here, and could see rats from outside, the bad smell of the sink, and lack of clean rooms. Also very lazy staff trying to get things from the guests. There is a partner who left me a 7/11 bag at the lobby, and even if she mentioned my room number to please let.me know there was something, they never called me. Good thing that late in that day she sent me.a whatsapp asking me if i received it
      I said i didnt receive anything. And later in the lobby they were acting like confuse, like there is no any bag , until they "found it".

  • @springtime5361
    @springtime5361 5 месяцев назад +40

    Hi Jonathan, awesome videos always.
    Please don’t go to dangerous places, we care for you and want you to be safe.
    You don’t need to show us or prove or compare dangerous places vs USA or any country.
    There is good and bad places in every country.
    I love, enjoy and go on vacation to Philippines every 6 months for 90 days vacation love the beaches!
    and local food and the Filipino people are friendly, nice.
    I live in the USA not in Alabama dangerous place no way!
    I live in a beautiful place , city and nice neighborhood.
    Enjoy your exciting, different places you show us.
    Keep away from bad areas, we want you safe (smile).
    May God bless, guide & protect you throughout your life.
    From USA

    • @floof6896
      @floof6896 4 месяца назад +1

      hi, im a filipino teenager in highschool planning to move to the USA after graduation and work as a nurse because of high salary. my extended family lives in california LA, but i don't know whats the best state to live in as a filipino, so im just asking you (american) for advice if thats alright.
      im looking at a bunch of factors to decide where to move to, like salaries in a state, temperatures, weather and climate, nature and terrain, crime rate, people and culture, etc

  • @philipmccann2709
    @philipmccann2709 5 месяцев назад +93

    I love the Philippines and the people. I know you were doing a video matching a room price in USA vs Philippines. I have to say you can get beautiful rooms in Philippines for much less than what you paid. The Filipino people are lovely people who provide outstanding service no matter we’re you go there

    • @gerliearrieta2536
      @gerliearrieta2536 5 месяцев назад +1

      ❤❤❤

    • @fardst871
      @fardst871 4 месяца назад

      @@gerliearrieta2536I can get a better cheaper room in Barcelona, Spain or Paris. Its way cheaper in Europe than in Philippines or USA. Dubai too is cheaper.

    • @Bike_Lion
      @Bike_Lion 4 месяца назад +4

      @@fardst871 - Europe can be cheaper than the US, but *not* cheaper than Phil. The Phil room he showed was at a luxury beachside resort. One can get a basic (but still quite nice) room there for much cheaper.

    • @Bike_Lion
      @Bike_Lion 4 месяца назад +3

      @@fardst871 - To be fair, there are some cheaper hotel rooms in the US, and in lower crime areas too. Just searched online now, and found a room in suburban Omaha, Nebraska, for $54/night, including taxes and fees.

  • @agnesvictoria5836
    @agnesvictoria5836 3 дня назад

    I love your Siargao vlog you are helping promote tourism in my country, the Philippines! God bless you.

  • @kyleesteban467
    @kyleesteban467 5 месяцев назад +676

    For security purposes, You NEVER stay in a room with a door to a connecting room.

    • @travelescapesOFFICIAL
      @travelescapesOFFICIAL  5 месяцев назад +108

      Yeahhh… I didn’t like that

    • @MagnumNYC
      @MagnumNYC 5 месяцев назад +39

      lol at least not that in that neighborhood

    • @viviansimon4853
      @viviansimon4853 5 месяцев назад +23

      So true, it is so risky

    • @Giraldine
      @Giraldine 5 месяцев назад +47

      We just stayed 3 nights different hotels with connecting door to the next room, we didn’t mind it cuz we locked it in our side and we checked it’s double doors.

    • @bornonjuly7052
      @bornonjuly7052 5 месяцев назад +6

      ​@@travelescapesOFFICIAL you could make a creepy video there.😅😅😅

  • @DeeDragon
    @DeeDragon 5 месяцев назад +109

    Carrot melted my heart as she follows you all the time. I will not be able to leave her, that’s my problem 😅 I will take her home ehehe

    • @travelescapesOFFICIAL
      @travelescapesOFFICIAL  5 месяцев назад +16

      😂 carrot was the highlight

    • @DeeDragon
      @DeeDragon 5 месяцев назад +6

      @@travelescapesOFFICIAL lol yesssss she’s so sweet.

    • @corkystorky
      @corkystorky Месяц назад

      @@DeeDragon aww you're such a sweet heart, don't change

  • @Nomak863
    @Nomak863 5 месяцев назад +34

    Here in St. Pete FL you don't even get a room. A beach Cabana is just some chairs, a picnic table, and if your lucky, a cooler. $150 for 5 hours. Thanks for sharing the comparisons.

    • @travelescapesOFFICIAL
      @travelescapesOFFICIAL  5 месяцев назад +3

      are you serious or joking?

    • @Nomak863
      @Nomak863 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@travelescapesOFFICIAL I'm serious! I just go to the beach and bring my own stuff. Doesn't cost me anything. I usually go to Turtle Beach between Vero and Sebastian Inlet. No way I'd pay that much.

    • @travelescapesOFFICIAL
      @travelescapesOFFICIAL  5 месяцев назад +3

      @@Nomak863 wow! That's crazy

    • @Nomak863
      @Nomak863 5 месяцев назад +9

      @@travelescapesOFFICIAL I know right!? I've been watching your videos trying to find the best places to visit. You've definitely been to some awesome places. I've been considering about moving there myself. 42 years old retired army.

    • @jay-arfagutao5395
      @jay-arfagutao5395 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@Nomak863❤❤❤❤

  • @scottwalker2398
    @scottwalker2398 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for all of your wonderful video's on life in the Philippines. I've watched dozens of them and enjoyed every one. What special people these folks are. And that includes you. I see how much love and kindness you spread, and receive during your travels. There's nothing I want to do more than to visit there for a couple of weeks, and experience the magic of the country first hand. I have more than enough money to make such a magical trip. Unfortunately I'm in my 70's and dying of a lung disease. Isn't that the way. Lol. I will continue to watch your channel, and Anne's channel with interest and curiosity in whatever your doing. And thanks again for sharing this wonderful time of your life. Best wishes to you my youtube friend.

  • @ElianoAlipao
    @ElianoAlipao 15 дней назад

    Welcome to the Philippines. Hope you have nice moments in our country. Thanx for coming 👍

  • @oppaijin623
    @oppaijin623 5 месяцев назад +7

    Watching this from siargao island. Thank you for appreciating our island. ❤

  • @Markuz1775
    @Markuz1775 5 месяцев назад +10

    I really Loved the $100 Room rent in the Philippines in nature and the Resort type of feeling. Great video production idea. Very informative comparision 🤓 ❤ 👍 👁.

  • @lhexalfinitypinto7876
    @lhexalfinitypinto7876 5 месяцев назад +8

    Welcome to our beloved country Philippines, enjoy your stay, hope you have a nice vacation here..❤

  • @SeattlesaphiresLowcarbWorld
    @SeattlesaphiresLowcarbWorld Месяц назад

    Your video came up on my feed as a suggestion. I love to travel and was going to start planning my next three month get away. I am going to binge watch your videos for some ideas. I have always allowed myself $200 a night for a hotel stay if not more. I never imagined it could be a little less

  • @OpenCarryUSMC
    @OpenCarryUSMC 3 месяца назад +2

    The door is no biggie it’s called “adjoining rooms” and is quite common.
    You’ve never seen that?

    • @colonelfustercluck486
      @colonelfustercluck486 Месяц назад

      yeah, they are great for a larger family or having a party (although if you had a 'party' in that area, you might get undesirables knocking on your door)

  • @azil21
    @azil21 5 месяцев назад +5

    Thank you for visiting Philippines..Just enjoy ..stay safe and wishing you a great tour!

  • @ponzifon_rc
    @ponzifon_rc 5 месяцев назад +5

    Thank you for visiting the Philippines. I hope you are enjoying your visit ❤

  • @RedHorsePoker
    @RedHorsePoker 5 месяцев назад +36

    Bro, you brave. I deliver food and if I gotta go into that kind of building in the hood. I carry a Glock 26, a regular spare mag bottom cargo pocket, another 30 rnd clip( crowd control mag) and a knife. So a knife and 3 magazines. I’ve seen groups eyeball me… ppl carrying swords…. You gotta go heavy on the ghetto….

    • @wavemaker2077
      @wavemaker2077 5 месяцев назад

      Where are the policemen? They should take control of the security of that area.

    • @thislittleplaceintheworld8555
      @thislittleplaceintheworld8555 5 месяцев назад +1

      I can tell by your comment you're one of the good guys. Please be careful! I'm from St. Louis so I've seen what it's like in the tough areas.

    • @andrejka_talking_out_loud
      @andrejka_talking_out_loud 3 месяца назад

      @@wavemaker2077 the police are either sacrificed as a murder victim and the higher ups in cahoots with the gangs... there is no real justice in the USA. Everyone is in danger... and if not by an honest murderer by the serial killer at the hospital wearing the doctor coat.

  • @AnnaDarbyshire
    @AnnaDarbyshire 2 месяца назад +1

    The cat just helped you with your show Tara the cute little kitty is sweet❤❤ the place is beautiful I want to go right now❤😂

  • @juneadriano5998
    @juneadriano5998 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for recognizing the warm hospitality and quality accomodations the Philippines can provide. Im inviting all nationsls to come.

  • @DC-uo5hy
    @DC-uo5hy 5 месяцев назад +28

    The first room was ok for the price, but the area is tabu. Thus, the price is low, and they can not afford to maintain it. The main fault is that the local government administration is irresponsible.
    This video is not just interesting. It has a bit of intrigue while being informative. A nice comparison of Philippine country life and Alabama country life might be cool, especially for folks that have preconcieved views of both. Thanks again. You are still very creative.

  • @epsig1507
    @epsig1507 5 месяцев назад +28

    I love the stacked fridge + microwave + lamp, it ties everything together

  • @172satoshi
    @172satoshi 5 месяцев назад +32

    I want to visit just for Carrot. Thanks for showcasing this

  • @gerliearrieta2536
    @gerliearrieta2536 5 месяцев назад +2

    Much love from Philippines❤

  • @anjhie19
    @anjhie19 4 месяца назад

    Omg! I like the room! It's true! You're renting the resort, not only the room. Seems nice to relax facing the beach. 😍😍😍😍

  • @phoenix5054
    @phoenix5054 5 месяцев назад +4

    Even that “cheap” massage is pretty expensive for Manila. The spa I frequent to costs P550 (+ tips) for a 90 minute hot compress massage. The room looks really cozy though, and very nature-friendly.

  • @Carrilleptbreak
    @Carrilleptbreak 5 месяцев назад +30

    Mabuhay pares! I have stayed at over 50 Hotels in the Philippines and never had a problem with security or locals. ($20-$120 range) Have stayed at a $180 Hotel in the US with people (non staff) that entered my room when I was gone. #LaUnion #Palawan #Pagudpud

  • @Youmu_Konpaku_
    @Youmu_Konpaku_ 5 месяцев назад +10

    As a Filipino imo our country is the best place for vacation. While the US is the best for saving a good amount of money. You can freely enjoy life here without fearing getting into a violent encounter,
    Once you've amassed a few hundred thousands of dollars you can probably retire here with the exchange rates heavily favouring US dollars

  • @Genehicks199
    @Genehicks199 Месяц назад

    3 months ago, my wife and i stayed in a small motel room on the beach in Oregon, 2 nights cost us 800 dollars. Small town, nothing fancy, it was clean and had a safe vibe.

  • @brendatrujillo2666
    @brendatrujillo2666 Месяц назад

    The first one in the USA was a nightmare! No way I would EVER stay in that area. The Philippines choice was heavenly! I would love to go there! Thank you for reporting on these. This info is valuable. ❤

  • @MrPlanless
    @MrPlanless 5 месяцев назад +34

    Camera in direction of the Shower is a bit sketchy too. But i love the Fillipino People there the friendlyest i know.

    • @ponnex
      @ponnex 5 месяцев назад +10

      That's a spotlight, not a camera

    • @dennis.teevee
      @dennis.teevee 5 месяцев назад

      😬😂🤣

    • @DOI_ARTS
      @DOI_ARTS 5 месяцев назад +9

      Ha ha that's an outdoor light for when you need to take a dump in the evenings

    • @heavyhitter5538
      @heavyhitter5538 5 месяцев назад +1

      Why the fck they put a camera in there😂they aint that dmb. SMH

  • @eveluster4697
    @eveluster4697 5 месяцев назад +17

    You and my husband have same lit. I saw in his video, his aura in US was kinda dim before our vacation, then going in Philippines and staying in Zuri Hotel, Coron Palawan he was all lit and excited. He was delighted, glowing and so happy all 2 wks of our stay, and then he literally had a tear when we left the island. Us Filipinos are poor, but rich in love, abundant smiles and the hospitality is excellent, mostly most pinays are loyal, loving and very devoted mother and wife. God bless! To anyone who like Filipino wife I have several friends (excellent in English, graduate from top universities in Manila) who are seeking good man with big heart for Filipino people, just saying.

    • @travelescapesOFFICIAL
      @travelescapesOFFICIAL  5 месяцев назад +4

      @@eveluster4697 there’s something special about the Philippines that the US doesn’t have. It’s true

  • @mduckod992
    @mduckod992 5 месяцев назад +49

    The best way of avoiding road noise, make sure the neighbour has a rooster 😂 I'm just thankful you didn't try and compare the room prices in Dublin to the Philippines, Irish prices at the moment are bordering on extortionate

  • @fightdhr8866
    @fightdhr8866 2 месяца назад

    That outdoor shower is the bomb..We went from sketchy to heaven😊

  • @Veronica.A.
    @Veronica.A. Месяц назад +2

    I've visited both Phillipines and Alabama. My experience in Alabama was fantastic and unlike Arkansas which is a southern state too, this was really nice. No racism against me, also no crime considering the fact that I'm a female.
    With Phillipines it was fantastic too. The people there are super nice though they thought I'm from Spain lol.What I think the price of the room is steep!

  • @batangkalye8358
    @batangkalye8358 5 месяцев назад +154

    100$ Hotel in US Lonely, no chatting, no neighbor, scary, unsafe in many things
    100$ hotel in the Philippines, NOTHING but a BEAUTIFUL Smile of a young Lady + a very simple ambiance 😊😊😊 ahhhh......

    • @mbarrett99
      @mbarrett99 5 месяцев назад +7

      $100 in a third world country is plush, no question.

    • @amvet5387
      @amvet5387 5 месяцев назад +1

      what is with filipinos using the word Ambience all the time?

    • @Jorg-po6oi
      @Jorg-po6oi 5 месяцев назад +2

      IN PHILIPPINES NOISE AND ROOSTER DAY AND NIGHTS . NO THANX

    • @lslarosa1234
      @lslarosa1234 5 месяцев назад +9

      @@Jorg-po6oi then don't comeback.

    • @romeosiervo9418
      @romeosiervo9418 5 месяцев назад +8

      ​@@Jorg-po6oi.....Good for you!!!!You got the experience the philppines and i hope you are not going back to that country for good and its better for to stay put in america....

  • @mensdailyadviceencouragement
    @mensdailyadviceencouragement 5 месяцев назад +25

    I'm Dying Laughing at How he Looked Scared to Stay in the USA Hotel And Kept Saying it was Sketchy,🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Keep up the Great Work Homie 👍🏾💪🏾💪🏾

  • @dave642
    @dave642 5 месяцев назад +5

    You can get great Airbnb’s in the Philippines too. Three bedroom house in Bacolod , AC , two bathrooms. $65 a night

  • @lindabishop7656
    @lindabishop7656 3 месяца назад +2

    The most dangerous and nasty part is the bedspreads, the sheets, pillows, and....check UNDER the beds...sometimes there are BODIES

  • @RyanKungdaanswer
    @RyanKungdaanswer 4 месяца назад +2

    i stayed somewhere in phoenix near the suns arena probably 10 min drive. looked similar to yours around 90 bucks no wifi smelly as hell. i was unable to sleep on it. luckily i had an early flight. I am originally in the Philippines and 100 usd is around 5600. I recall there are times a 5 star hotel like Shangri-La is around that price range but the quality and service you get is wow. The run down motels in manila arent as scary as the ones here in north america for sure. and most of them are under 20 dollars a night

  • @chipchap2007
    @chipchap2007 5 месяцев назад +139

    fascinating difference, would choose the Philippines any day

    • @travelescapesOFFICIAL
      @travelescapesOFFICIAL  5 месяцев назад +13

      Yep!

    • @BUTTHOLEfiftyfour
      @BUTTHOLEfiftyfour 5 месяцев назад +19

      Yep, I'm in Manila Pasay City and wouldn't go back home to the USA in perspective they would need to drag me and handcuff me the airplane to be successful 😂

    • @mo-EX1414
      @mo-EX1414 5 месяцев назад +1

      Fasure...

    • @trickstab1235
      @trickstab1235 5 месяцев назад +4

      Just don't piss off the locals or you will hear some rumors about you..

    • @cuteNothings
      @cuteNothings 4 месяца назад

      @@trickstab1235lol

  • @rn-la3103
    @rn-la3103 5 месяцев назад +74

    Next time if you feel like visiting again, you are welcome to our rental house, and you can enjoy the view of the Majestic Mayon Volcano for only P1,500 a day with air condition, bathub, hot & cold water & kitchen.

    • @travelescapesOFFICIAL
      @travelescapesOFFICIAL  5 месяцев назад +22

      I'd love to visit the Mayon volcano! How do I reserve the rental house?

    • @chefmigzalvarez1204
      @chefmigzalvarez1204 5 месяцев назад +2

      Tell me more about your place

    • @nyle-no1yj
      @nyle-no1yj 5 месяцев назад

      i would love to stay and hike! how do my friends and i reserve?

    • @royvincentniepes3734
      @royvincentniepes3734 5 месяцев назад

      interested here too

    • @liezlcamacho500
      @liezlcamacho500 5 месяцев назад +1

      How do we find your place? We would like to revisit Bicol and see Mayon Volcano again.

  • @MoreFormosa
    @MoreFormosa 5 месяцев назад +21

    Can’t speak for the Philippines but you can get an actual 5-star beach resort room in Thailand during high season for $60-$80 during high season, with a little searching. With a massive breakfast buffet included with both Thai and Western foods.

    • @joshuajamessagritalo5906
      @joshuajamessagritalo5906 5 месяцев назад +19

      Thailand is much cheaper than the Philippines.. but in exchange
      1. you won't have a hard time with language barrier
      2. You won't have so many people around you
      3. You will be able to actually relax and enjoy nature
      4. Most of the time you'll have the place all to yourself.

    • @liezlcamacho500
      @liezlcamacho500 5 месяцев назад +1

      Same in the Philippines.

    • @goingplaces2274
      @goingplaces2274 5 месяцев назад +2

      If you go to popular resorts you can get the same price and quality. You just need to be adventurous and not rely on what tourism brochures recommend. Thailand is more popular but it doesn't mean they have better quality. "Cheaper" is relative. I would be willing to spend a little more for a higher quality vacation.

    • @heavyhitter5538
      @heavyhitter5538 5 месяцев назад

      Lol the only thing thailand has more to offer is that if u have fascination with commercialized ladyboys😂😂otherwise its almost the same😂😂

    • @anjhie19
      @anjhie19 4 месяца назад

      True. I love Thailand. ❤

  • @GenieOfTheLamp82
    @GenieOfTheLamp82 19 дней назад

    That outdoor bathroom is spectacular. Being in nature while showering or using the toilet, very nice.

  • @bubs83
    @bubs83 3 месяца назад

    Adjoining rooms are separated by another door between the two doors. You can't go or see into the next room until either of you open that separate door.

  • @courtneyg1254
    @courtneyg1254 26 дней назад

    I worked at one of the hospitals in downtown and those motels are known for two things and neither one you would be interested in. You made a good choice in getting out of there.

  • @lol958
    @lol958 5 месяцев назад +14

    I like your content. I love the Philippines. Nature, beach and a nice room. I love it.

  • @MagnumNYC
    @MagnumNYC 5 месяцев назад +29

    Please don't risk your life for us.... That guy in the car was probably waiting for you to buy drugs from him. These types of places are there for just seedy business.

    • @TheQuietKidAmerican
      @TheQuietKidAmerican 5 месяцев назад

      Yeah and they are selling overpriced ones too and its also kinda trash, the dealers are the kind of people to call the police if i steal their weed 🚬

    • @floof6896
      @floof6896 4 месяца назад

      ​@@TheQuietKidAmericannah its your fault those dealers exist lmao just stop buying from them, usa's problems will significantly drop

  • @nestledalaygon6665
    @nestledalaygon6665 5 месяцев назад +37

    I loooove how you love my country, I'm a proud filipino watching here in kuwait, stay safe in my country❤

    • @mo-EX1414
      @mo-EX1414 5 месяцев назад

      You're right.. !

    • @ririlub
      @ririlub 5 месяцев назад

      woah! one of my closest Filipino friends is living in kuwait!!:D

    • @richardharcourt813
      @richardharcourt813 5 месяцев назад

    • @Mingcay-l9h
      @Mingcay-l9h 5 месяцев назад +1

      Proud filipino again hahahah

    • @Rhod07
      @Rhod07 3 месяца назад

      pffffff!

  • @MSWcryptoworker
    @MSWcryptoworker 2 месяца назад

    I’m a 71 yr female and even though i done have a mortgage in California because i downsized and humbled my expectation i have an ugly old mobile on the out side but beautiful on the inside with an acre of land with a beautiful view of lake isabella

  • @rriflemann308
    @rriflemann308 2 месяца назад

    Mini fridge and microwave amazes you and the epic mystery of the connecting door between rooms,
    apparently you just fell off the turnip truck.

  • @wowreally594
    @wowreally594 5 месяцев назад +14

    This is why I built a house in the Philippines and will be back there soon....you are in the new America my friend.

  • @michaelwheelock6591
    @michaelwheelock6591 5 месяцев назад +53

    I live in Albertville Alabama. No way would I consider Birmingham! Hate to say it, but go back to the Philippines! If I could, I would. But I'd miss Lake Guntersville.

  • @litolegaspi7368
    @litolegaspi7368 5 месяцев назад +11

    Maybe the guy from that red car thought you are Chris Daughtry(the singer), and he may just want to have your autograph.. :) Anyway nice video, it has provided us an insight of that particular place.

  • @mark7s980
    @mark7s980 Месяц назад

    On a school trip, we stayed in a cheap $40 a night motel. One of the kids found a huge Bowie knife under the mattress. Not something you'd expect to find in a college town motel. We switched hotels that night.

  • @myrnaalfonso3693
    @myrnaalfonso3693 Месяц назад +1

    You see we Filipinos are very hospitales as long as you good people, and you can see the difference in the welcoming of the guest

  • @dubsforeverlozano9638
    @dubsforeverlozano9638 5 месяцев назад +7

    Alabama! don't worry about the price if the area is scary and your safety is on the line!

  • @joralyncanillo6399
    @joralyncanillo6399 5 месяцев назад +57

    I have been watching you're videos in the Philippines Jonathan, it made me miss more my country. We're now in the US with my daughter and my husband. I work here as a nurse. I had so much realization but I'm grateful that I get to see another part of the world. It made us realize that our country has a very rich culture and that happiness you could share with everyone around. It cannot be replace ld with any material thing. now looking forward to save up and maybe do passive income there and go home soon for good.

    • @gametri-eq6lj
      @gametri-eq6lj 5 месяцев назад +1

      sorry but it’s impossible to live above your means unless you make content or have remote job

    • @Jorg-po6oi
      @Jorg-po6oi 5 месяцев назад

      you dont have IDEA about your culture....your Culture is dived for Super rich. Rich mid Rich poor and trash.. slams pple ... CRIME, THIEFERY SCAMMS. DRUGS, ROBERY ( I WAS A victime )PROSTITUTES ALL HERE. . . . WELCOME HOME. BALIBAGO - ANGELES CITY

    • @bannyqt2674
      @bannyqt2674 5 месяцев назад

      @@gametri-eq6lj unless they save up and start a business here

    • @joralyncanillo6399
      @joralyncanillo6399 5 месяцев назад

      @@gametri-eq6ljyes that is why we don't conform here. we do what we think is best for us.

  • @scottulbrich5376
    @scottulbrich5376 5 месяцев назад +5

    ive had rooms in Manila with breakfast, king size beds, spotless housekeeping for way less than $100

  • @fightdhr8866
    @fightdhr8866 2 месяца назад

    I growed up 40 mins north of bham but ran around there as a kid..Watched it go down hill 20yrs ago..Now Trussville Al is just as bad..Sad!.Enjoyed the video..Subbed ❤

  • @BillGreenAZ
    @BillGreenAZ 5 месяцев назад +38

    I stayed in a resort with a private beach in Cebu and it was $85 per night. It was a spacious 1 bedroom, not a cabana though. My airbnb host said he would allow me to stay there for $1000 per month.
    The host told me about the restaurants at the resort. He said "they were kind of pricey". I had steak tenderloin medallions and potatoes and salad and drink and tax/tip for $27. 😄

    • @gametri-eq6lj
      @gametri-eq6lj 5 месяцев назад +2

      Average Filipino makes 200 a month

    • @jmaca112
      @jmaca112 5 месяцев назад

      @@gametri-eq6lj liar

    • @rubzkikay
      @rubzkikay 5 месяцев назад +2

      Na. Around 500usd a month. But that's still below average. It's within poverty line especially for those living in Manila

    • @jmaca112
      @jmaca112 5 месяцев назад

      @@rubzkikay and what do you call those Americans living in their smelly tents or old beaten up RVs hundreds if not thousands of them lined up on dirty rotten city streets/under or over bridges,public parks /Wlamart parking lots🤣..Homeless,no income cannot afford even a decent room , unemployed ,and only survive through govt small amount of checks ($500or less)a month.They're not within but below,way low poverty line..Some so lucky fromSS pensions of $500+ less and expats to 3rd world countries andthe rests???...you know the story...

    • @FuckedupLife014
      @FuckedupLife014 5 месяцев назад

      @@gametri-eq6lj nahh. average filipino here now makes $450-600 a month. and still the 450-600 a month here is just enough to live a daily life, not a fancy one.

  • @uncommonsense5876
    @uncommonsense5876 5 месяцев назад +7

    Omg.. that place in Phillipines is awesome, right on the beach ⛱️

  • @thislittleplaceintheworld8555
    @thislittleplaceintheworld8555 5 месяцев назад +13

    I wouldn't have laid on those quilts in the Alabama room-they rarely wash those things! And I wouldn't have touched that grimy phone either! I have never felt unsafe in the Philippines in all my years of going back and forth there. By the way, hope you are still staying in Bohol because that is the best island of all. From the energy of Panglao/Alona to the beautiful provincial areas, Bohol is tops.

    • @oppalab4587
      @oppalab4587 5 месяцев назад +1

      Made me smile as a Boholana. Visit ANDA in the eastern most part of Bohol and surely you will be wowed. Not as touristy. Gorgeous beach, cave pools, friendly locals, very safe - just beautiful. Anda local here 😊

    • @thekormans3582
      @thekormans3582 5 месяцев назад +1

      I am from Lila Bohol where the whale sharks are. Our property is just few steps from it where bunch of vendors are.

    • @thislittleplaceintheworld8555
      @thislittleplaceintheworld8555 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@thekormans3582 We love Lila and all of those lovely little towns along that beautiful coastal drive.

  • @lzlsanatomy
    @lzlsanatomy 4 месяца назад

    Fascinating comparison... Ive visited family from Oregon and as someone living in a 3rd world country I was shocked at how depressing the downtown Portland area is. However, most of the places are lush with manicured gardens and well kept parks, there are just reallly sketchy areas that you can just feel the danger-- far worse than slum areas of Manila.

  • @victorsmith-z9l
    @victorsmith-z9l 21 день назад

    In the United States you can find rooms for under $100 that are safe just not in a larger city. Superior WI you could stay at the Androy Hotel. Recently update yet still has some of its 1925 historic charm. Right downtown and a short distance to the largest freshwater lake in the United States. Very safe area to walk around at any time.