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Very nice place as a starter for someone who is brand new. Possibly like me 😂. Davao City seems like a really good choice. I heard so many good things as being the best option for the Philippines to retire. Your feedback on this would be really great. Maybe do a video about it.
More Korean live in Davao city 🏙 they have business 👩💼 they laugh 😹 they said it’s cheap. I don’t know 🤷♀️ what is cheap but it’s cheap compared to South Korea 🇰🇷 they said.
I watched a video from you before, when you were in General Santos, will be glad to see more of it. Plus last time, I believe you were saying that they were building a condo there. It is one of my retirement destinations along with Cavite, and Laoag.
Gio, this is a excellent video of Davao, Mindanao. Now, Gio, seeing you there as a American made me have second thoughts of that area. I have watch videos by Filipinos in that area but, felt skiddish and worried about my safety and security down there. I should not stereotype mainly the Muslim influence and believe of Muslim extremist there. Having been in Desert Storm War in the 90s and station at Dharhan Air Base, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Air Station, Kuwait. I should know better. I really thank you for showing us this video, so, I can work out my fears on that part of the Philippines. From US American Air Force Security Police Military Veteran who was station at Clark Air Base, back in the day.
@@tilapiadave3234 You are correct I live in Davao and it is not even close to Zamboanga. I have lived here for 3 years after moving here from Bohol and it is a whole lot safer than some parts of Columbus Ohio where I am from.
Always great info, Gio. I look forward to your new ventures. What is the name of the luxury apartments down the road that you noted in the video. Best wishes always!
Your place is a lot newer and a little bigger than Ne & not place at Camilla Northpoint, our place is only 12.5k though. The one thing I really like about ours is the bed has two 6" mattresses on it. I thought it was a good price and signed a year's lease for a reduced deposit, Thanks for letting us view U R place.
Hey Gio my dear friend, this condo is very nice. I definitely like it a lot. The grounds look very nicely taken care of. I like the cage area where you wash your clothes and you can hang them up there to dry. I will definitely check out this place. I can't wait to see what kind of place that you will get in mindinao. Thank you Gio my dear friend for sharing this awesome video. Please stay safe and healthy, and God bless you always.😊 😊 😊 ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
I wouldn't recommend Martina Enclaves to a street dog. I was booked in for 6 months but moved out in one month, noisy construction from next door and the management office only informed me AFTER I moved in that only 5 friends are allowed to visit and you have to name them on a register and give 2 days notice before any one of them visits wtf 🙄 Gestapo Condo's is what I nicknamed it.
I would advise anybody if you are looking for somewhere cheap to stay is try to rent it yourself privately ...... i’ve previously stayed at Northpoint two times and at Arezzo through airbnb, but this time I’ve been able to find a 2 bed condo at seawind privately owned for only 15,000 pesos (that’s only £214 British pounds) amazing, there’s lots of condos empty at the moment and if you search you will find somewhere and don’t forget if it’s privately rented you can always barter 👍🏻
Nice review! How much "stuff" did you take with you having just the motorbike? I assume you had a daypack and a small "trunk" on the back of your motorbike but is that enough space to pack everything you need for travailing to a new area for months? I'm assuming you can't really strap a suitcase to your motorbike.
aka boring.. same type of clone buildings all over the PH... lacking design, but expecting a premium price. I rented one similar in Paranaque for 2 years. Never again.
So it sounded like you sublet your condo in Mactan. Have you heard whether or not utilities have been restored in that area? Any info on the current state of recovery in Cebu in general? I'm still interested in that area versus Davao or Manilla. Or am I crazy?
My condo in Las Vegas is a 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath and one car garage is $385.00US per month on a mortgage and that includes property taxes and home owners insurance.
I'm in Vegas. "On a mortgage" means you are the owner? May I ask where your condo is located? The Mortgage of the house I live in which is 4 bedrooms 3 full baths etc. Is a $1000 mortgage and the utilities are about $800 on top of that. Its guard gated which is nice also. But I may wish to move one day and a retirement condo may be the ticket so I can travel without upkeep worries and concerns. Thx.
@@GiointhePhilippines ha ha no good Sir, I've never stayed as a guest inside one of the Queens hotels, but as a firefighter I have been in plenty on call outs
It’s nice but preferred your apartment In Newtown. Hoping the Philippines will be open in March but as the Global Summit has been put back a month to April is that when they will open. A month before Duterte leaves.
I'm so excited that you're going to Gen San. Really looking forward to these videos. Would really like to see some food videos if you can work that in. I've heard there is a great Japanese ramen / food restaurant in Gen San called Oishi Ramen Bai. The menu there looks compelling. I believe there are three units in Gen San. If you can make it as far as Cotobato there is a tribe of people called the T'boli who have an amazing culture and very interesting dlalect - or language - T'boli. I've heard that some cities in Southern Mindanao may be fairly dangerous for foreigners, such as Jolo City or Marawi. It would be amazing if you could return footage of these places; but, not sure if it would be worth the risk. Stay safe, Gio, and stay hovering above the fray. Your buddy from California, Clyde R
I noticed you haven't been back to Cebu, so, how are you paying rent for your condo in Cebu without actually being there to take cash to the landlord? I've heard that most landlords only accept cash for rent payments.
Its a communist country masquerading as a republic after all. Hopefully after this bio-weapon attack is over and the Nuremberg has taken hold,, things will get back to being a Republic again. We'll see.
Some South Korean they already pull the plugs 🔌 to their own country they move to Davao have business 👩💼 they said it’s cheap to live here in Davao they laugh 😂. I don’t know what is cheap in Davao but they said cheaper than South Korea.
@@GiointhePhilippines Used to be a decent amount of activity by Abu Sayyaf & NPA in that area. History of targeting foreigners for ransom. Has that changed? My wife doesn't like me traveling any further south than Davao
Hey Gio how hard is it to get a woman in bed there. Sorry bro we're both men but yeah that's what I was wondering what difficulty level. I plan on landing there sometime in May this year so we can meet up man. You always make good videos brother keep it up
Mindanao a very big island. Many areas are safe for tourists, but, there are areas best to avoid. My wife lives on island of Mindanao. I happen to be(American) muslim as well, but being "extreme" is wrong, especially when hurting innocent men, women and children.
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Wow gio! 400$$ great value for your money! My family are from davao too! Enjoy!!
Nice small studio. The only negative for me is the old style AC unit. They are noisy and use more electricity than the modern split units.
Very nice place as a starter for someone who is brand new. Possibly like me 😂. Davao City seems like a really good choice. I heard so many good things as being the best option for the Philippines to retire. Your feedback on this would be really great. Maybe do a video about it.
More Korean live in Davao city 🏙 they have business 👩💼 they laugh 😹 they said it’s cheap. I don’t know 🤷♀️ what is cheap but it’s cheap compared to South Korea 🇰🇷 they said.
Nice Gio.
To bad that travel still shut down.
You are lucky . You are.one of the few foreigners.in the Philippines that still can enjoy the adventure
Enjoyed the tour ...be safe on your travels my friend...
I watched a video from you before, when you were in General Santos, will be glad to see more of it. Plus last time, I believe you were saying that they were building a condo there. It is one of my retirement destinations along with Cavite, and Laoag.
Gio, this is a excellent video of Davao, Mindanao. Now, Gio, seeing you there as a American made me have second thoughts of that area. I have watch videos by Filipinos in that area but, felt skiddish and worried about my safety and security down there. I should not stereotype mainly the Muslim influence and believe of Muslim extremist there. Having been in Desert Storm War in the 90s and station at Dharhan Air Base, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Air Station, Kuwait. I should know better. I really thank you for showing us this video, so, I can work out my fears on that part of the Philippines. From US American Air Force Security Police Military Veteran who was station at Clark Air Base, back in the day.
The advisory is don’t travel in the island of Sulu island of Basilan and Zamboanga peninsula.
Ummm , you may want to look at a MAP. Davao is NOT even close ,, not even NEAR the Muslim problem.
@@tilapiadave3234 You are correct I live in Davao and it is not even close to Zamboanga. I have lived here for 3 years after moving here from Bohol and it is a whole lot safer than some parts of Columbus Ohio where I am from.
Very cool. Thanks for sharing. Wishing you safe travels
Always great info, Gio. I look forward to your new ventures. What is the name of the luxury apartments down the road that you noted in the video. Best wishes always!
That is still a great bargain price for such a beautiful place & a furnished condo unit!!
Thanks for the tour. Looks like a great spot for a single guy for a short one month stay.
Your place is a lot newer and a little bigger than Ne & not place at Camilla Northpoint, our place is only 12.5k though. The one thing I really like about ours is the bed has two 6" mattresses on it. I thought it was a good price and signed a year's lease for a reduced deposit, Thanks for letting us view U R place.
Nice walk around! What’s a good internet speed for condo living? Good luck in Gen San!
25 up, 25 down
Hey Gio my dear friend, this condo is very nice. I definitely like it a lot. The grounds look very nicely taken care of. I like the cage area where you wash your clothes and you can hang them up there to dry. I will definitely check out this place. I can't wait to see what kind of place that you will get in mindinao. Thank you Gio my dear friend for sharing this awesome video. Please stay safe and healthy, and God bless you always.😊 😊 😊 ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
I’m from Davao city 🌃. The city aren’t crowded yet.
Hope you can go back here in davao soon and enjoy your journey in Gen San Gio,keep safe
Thank you
Like the condo Gio. I finally made it to Phuket. Final destination Manila, probably after the Philippines elections.
Take care during your travels.
Hello!
Very classy combo and surroundings.
I don't hear of many foreigners living in Gen Santos so there must be some reason for that.
Thank you Gio or Salamat
You ought to visit Dilihayan Forest Park Resort... its SE of CDO, about an hours drive south. Lots of rides, a restaurant, a 60s style diner!...
DAHILAYAN IN MUNICIPALITY IF MANOLO FORTICH,BUKIDNON.
Accommodation in the Philippines is weird. It’s always a bit below par. Thailand absolutely blows it away for quality.
I wouldn't recommend Martina Enclaves to a street dog.
I was booked in for 6 months but moved out in one month, noisy construction from next door and the management office only informed me AFTER I moved in that only 5 friends are allowed to visit and you have to name them on a register and give 2 days notice before any one of them visits wtf 🙄
Gestapo Condo's is what I nicknamed it.
Yea, very strict at most condos in Davao currently.
Safe travels Gio.
I would advise anybody if you are looking for somewhere cheap to stay is try to rent it yourself privately ...... i’ve previously stayed at Northpoint two times and at Arezzo through airbnb, but this time I’ve been able to find a 2 bed condo at seawind privately owned for only 15,000 pesos (that’s only £214 British pounds) amazing, there’s lots of condos empty at the moment and if you search you will find somewhere and don’t forget if it’s privately rented you can always barter 👍🏻
I agree with that.
Great rental ,really nice pad to shack up in enjoy nice grounds and swim gym near by so got it all like it lots .
I was born in Philippines. Iam a USC living in Los Angeles.
I live most of my life in Philippines but never been to Davao.
Nice review! How much "stuff" did you take with you having just the motorbike? I assume you had a daypack and a small "trunk" on the back of your motorbike but is that enough space to pack everything you need for travailing to a new area for months? I'm assuming you can't really strap a suitcase to your motorbike.
I had a backpack too.
nice video looks nice there!
Very nice - good video 😊👍
Hopefully a new year I will be there
I just watched your beautiful video ... Safe travel
Thank you ❤️
Good video, and did electric and internet come with the $400. Thanks.
Yes, all inclusive
Looks good Gio any news on phillipines moving towards letting people tra el to Thailand ?
Tamsak done host
Nice place Gio
Gio. Is this a permanent change? Not going back to Mactan Newtown? Blessings!!
I'm undecided
That’s DMCI signature with Basketball court & rooftop view deck
aka boring.. same type of clone buildings all over the PH... lacking design, but expecting a premium price. I rented one similar in Paranaque for 2 years. Never again.
So it sounded like you sublet your condo in Mactan. Have you heard whether or not utilities have been restored in that area? Any info on the current state of recovery in Cebu in general? I'm still interested in that area versus Davao or Manilla. Or am I crazy?
I let a family who lost their home stay for free.
Most power and internet is restored.
Wow that was really nice 👌 👏
I've stayed in that building
My condo in Las Vegas is a 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath and one car garage is $385.00US per month on a mortgage and that includes property taxes and home owners insurance.
I'm in Vegas. "On a mortgage" means you are the owner? May I ask where your condo is located? The Mortgage of the house I live in which is 4 bedrooms 3 full baths etc. Is a $1000 mortgage and the utilities are about $800 on top of that. Its guard gated which is nice also. But I may wish to move one day and a retirement condo may be the ticket so I can travel without upkeep worries and concerns. Thx.
Is it me or does that look like a prison block inside more than an apartment block?
Are you comparing it to your former prison cell?
If you don’t look like a prison cell you can rented a land in Davao city building your house 🏡 cheaper to rent than apartment .
@@GiointhePhilippines ha ha no good Sir, I've never stayed as a guest inside one of the Queens hotels, but as a firefighter I have been in plenty on call outs
Gio,
Are there any condos that have a washer and dryer in them ?
Not many
@@GiointhePhilippines Thanks for the info
9:42 I'm guessing it's cheap materials & or shoddy construction as opposed to bad maintenance.
That's pretty nice place
It’s nice but preferred your apartment In Newtown. Hoping the Philippines will be open in March but as the Global Summit has been put back a month to April is that when they will open. A month before Duterte leaves.
I'm so excited that you're going to Gen San. Really looking forward to these videos. Would really like to see some food videos if you can work that in. I've heard there is a great Japanese ramen / food restaurant in Gen San called Oishi Ramen Bai. The menu there looks compelling. I believe there are three units in Gen San. If you can make it as far as Cotobato there is a tribe of people called the T'boli who have an amazing culture and very interesting dlalect - or language - T'boli. I've heard that some cities in Southern Mindanao may be fairly dangerous for foreigners, such as Jolo City or Marawi. It would be amazing if you could return footage of these places; but, not sure if it would be worth the risk. Stay safe, Gio, and stay hovering above the fray. Your buddy from California, Clyde R
Welcome to davao city gio.
Very nice condo🤩
Hi sir... can pls give us the link of this condo or how to contact the owner
I noticed you haven't been back to Cebu, so, how are you paying rent for your condo in Cebu without actually being there to take cash to the landlord? I've heard that most landlords only accept cash for rent payments.
Some places will let you deposit into their bank account or accept Gcash.
So many rules in the Philippines... It's like being an adult in kindergarten. And Gio has the whole room to himself. 🙄😆
Its a communist country masquerading as a republic after all. Hopefully after this bio-weapon attack is over and the Nuremberg has taken hold,, things will get back to being a Republic again. We'll see.
That’s a nice & clean area
Now that you live over there how do you get your money from the US sent to you do have a bank account send you money or you have to call the time
ATM or Cash remittance
@@GiointhePhilippines cash remittance, which do you prefer to use?
Quite nice. All you need! I’m ready to pull the plug here in Canada at any time! 🤭😅
Some South Korean they already pull the plugs 🔌 to their own country they move to Davao have business 👩💼 they said it’s cheap to live here in Davao they laugh 😂. I don’t know what is cheap in Davao but they said cheaper than South Korea.
@@rexmascarina2169 exactly Rex! 😊 enjoy.
So you rather live at General Santos instead of Davao ?
too early to say.
it was very quiet no motorbikes and no roosters ahahah.
General Santos should be exciting....I hear its kinda dangerous...
No, it's not
@@GiointhePhilippines Used to be a decent amount of activity by Abu Sayyaf & NPA in that area. History of targeting foreigners for ransom. Has that changed? My wife doesn't like me traveling any further south than Davao
Curious what's your budget number
Usually around $1500
Hey Gio how hard is it to get a woman in bed there. Sorry bro we're both men but yeah that's what I was wondering what difficulty level. I plan on landing there sometime in May this year so we can meet up man. You always make good videos brother keep it up
It seems to be extremely expensive to me
For a 3rd world country....yes indeed!
Looks like DMCI developers. Standard designs
Good morning philippines
Curious if that lap pool was heated?
It’s the Philippines?
Usually heated by the tropical sun David
nope =)
You don’t need heated pool in Davao what you need is cooling fan .
Hello Gio I have a friend in Cotabato she needs a friend like you , want her name
Lol
Gi gio
I like that idea of having a drying area after washing clothes. My Condo I have to dry it inside my living room
Nice place Gio. Maybe Im wrong but isnt Mindanao a no go zone for tourists, as there is kidnappings and such???
Davao is the safest city in the Philippines
Mindanao a very big island.
Many areas are safe for tourists, but, there are areas best to avoid.
My wife lives on island of Mindanao.
I happen to be(American) muslim as well, but being "extreme" is wrong, especially when hurting innocent men, women and children.
@@GiointhePhilippines correct!
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