Nice advice. Very informative. But foreign tourists might also be interested in seeing tropical mountains, cliffs along crashing shores, rice terraces, hanging coffins, cultural dances, historical buildings and towns. For these, the Philippines is not just islands and beaches. It's so much more. 🙂
Yes, exactly! I’ve been to the Philippines once before and the beaches are gorgeous indeed. But there’s so much culture and unique places to discover too!
Perfect timing is December till April, so avoid the snow in the UK while being in the beach. Cost, well compared to the UK, everything is 10x cheaper! Makes sense to live here part of the year! And the people are kind, English speaking!
No mention here about .. +Boracay island +Kalibo indigenous festival each January +Annual Healers festival in Siquijor +Bantayan Island +Tarsier zoos in Bohol +Kawasan Falls and Enchanted River tubing +Vigan historic town in north Luzon +Silay historic town north of Bacolod (Negros island) +Batanes islands in north Luzon +Mt Pinatubo, Mt Isorog (Mt Mayon view), Mt Canlaon, Mt Apo hiking +Sites with monkeys including cave in southwest Leyte +Caves and cave pool sites +Many great waterfall sites
I don't agree with the hotels... I stayed 3 nights in a luxury flat for £52.. depends where you go, I suppose? This stay was in Baguio, which I HIGHLY recommend any tourist to go!! ❤❤
The best months ti be in the Philippines is April May June. This is the flowering and fruiting season. There is abundance of mangoes, papayas, bananas, soursop, and some other types of fruits you havent seen
6:46. aren't you supposed to not drink the water unless it's bottled? Everything I've read so far says don't even brush your teeth with tap water or get a drink with ice cubes unless you know where they came from.
thanks for the info on the whale sharks - done some research and didn't know they were an endangered species, will be avoiding now 👍 thanks for your education!
Thank you for the time and effort you took to make this amazing video which is important to me as I’m travelling to the Philippines on the 27th this month. I’m meeting my fiancé at Manila airport and we will stay a week in Manila and then get a two day ferry ride to iligan city where we will be living, actually just outside in Lanao Del Norte, 10 minutes away from the beautiful waterfalls. ❤ oh yes and I’m also from the UK 🇬🇧 Norwich city 😉
Some Filipino men can be fresh at times like staring, saying something or whistle, even I as filipina growing up there have experienced that. But just ignore them & be in a crowd, there's safety in numbers and someone is bound to help you if needed.
For your information sir. Jeepny engine now a days are mostly from japan surplus. No more us engine. All are hooded by filipno welders and cheaper compared to factory made locomotives
Very informative thank you. I’m thinking of doing a tour to the west of Philippines can you tell me what’s the night life in Palawan, El Nido and Coron?
Surprising not one mention about water safety. Specifically what types of places have safe treated water for showering and drinking, apartments, hotels?
Nice video. I’m just a single 41 year old guy. How would you find a personal guide who won’t try to scam you but will help you once landed in the Philippines? I’m from the United States and never been outside of the US.
Thank you for the information! I'm going to Manila this summer, and this information should be very helpful to it! Also, I would like to ask if you need an international driver's licence for riding the scooter mentioned in the video?
Feeding the whale sharks are better than eating whale sharks. In Oslob, they used to hunt and kill whale sharks. Now, they provide livelihood to the residents through ecotourism. It’s a win-win situation for the sharks and the locals.
There’s still a lot more that can be done, it’s over crowded and they aren’t there naturally anymore like in Donsol, and Lyete, who are doing a great job!
@@Joelfriend I used to be one of those Filipinos who didn't understand that there are still a lot of improvements that can be done with regards to the whale shark watching in Oslob. Now, for me, it doesn't seem natural anymore. I get it. It's overcrowded and very touristy. And it doesn't seem to be as safe for the whale sharks as I used to think. Go to Donsol instead.
Tq Good Info. Suggest places in d mountains, river Cruises for senior citizens. We r vegetarians from India. We r not interested in adventure activities.
Hello Joel , Nice video .. We will be there in June . Booked 8 days in Siargao. What one other place would you recommend? ( we are flying in and out of Cebu )
From a local perspective, you can exchange your US$ at the airport, or at money change counters in the malls (in Manila, Cebu). Or you can withdraw from your bank account thru ATMs that dispense Philippine Peso. Word of caution though to bring cash when headed to the province like El Nido where ATMs come far in between, not to mention instances when they are out of service.
@@chitocucio4573 Usually I avoid airport for currency exchange.. I found an exchange (Core Pacific Money Exchange) just 3 mins by walk from my Manila Hotel, it should work. Yes of course I will change money before going to El Nido because I read that sometimes it's difficult to pay by card or withdraw money from ATM in general
Thank you so much for all the information! I am going for 2 weeks in December but finding it hard to decide where to go. Where would you recommend is a must for 2 weeks?
@@Joelfriend thank you so much! Is it good enough across Cebu and Coron? I’m really worried because I’m planning to work from there for a week and want to make sure I don’t run into internet issues… really appreciate the reply!!!
Great video Joel! I am going there in few months and I was wondering how does it work with checked luggage in the flight? If I wanna book my flights in advance I cannot always choose for checked luggage (only up to 10kg's). Is this an issue or can you just buy at the airport?
Yes @ebo5739. Those news you've heard or read in the media are not completely true. They distract the public not to come so they can only enjoy the Philippines by themselves. Don't always believe what you've heard in your surroundings. Most people in the world don't know what they are talking about. It was those old days some conflict occured in the Philippines a long time ago. Now it's completely different. These vloggers will not come to the Philippines if it is not safe. Watch other vloggers and follow them like Always Be Changing, Jumping Places, Travel Escape, Brent Contie, Christian Lost le Blanc, Kristi Travel Escape and of course Joel Friend to name a few. These vloggers captured the real Philippines and how foreign vloggers and travellers around the world keep coming back to the Philippines. Of course, you have to be cautious of your surroundings and don't let your guards down, not only in the Philippines, but the rest of the world.
the sea is beautiful but there are many places in the world with sea beautiful. the favelas of brazil are a luxury compared to coron. and the other islands are the same.
Nice advice. Very informative. But foreign tourists might also be interested in seeing tropical mountains, cliffs along crashing shores, rice terraces, hanging coffins, cultural dances, historical buildings and towns. For these, the Philippines is not just islands and beaches. It's so much more. 🙂
Yes, exactly! I’ve been to the Philippines once before and the beaches are gorgeous indeed. But there’s so much culture and unique places to discover too!
Do you guys have any recommendations for that?:)
@@paulinep343mountains is mostly in northern patrs:
1. Batad Rice Terrces
2. Sagada
3. Bontoc
4. Mt Pinatubo
5- Batanes
Agree...want to see indigenous and real culture!
Hello from Outback Australia. We really appreciate these tips, as we are visiting Philippines later in the year. All the best.
Is that you Dazza and Shazza. How the fock are ya. Well see ya on the road eh
@@bretoster6091 maybe back in Oz in 3-4 yrs. 😃
Thank you for liking and promoting our country to the world❤️❤️❤️
Perfect timing is December till April, so avoid the snow in the UK while being in the beach. Cost, well compared to the UK, everything is 10x cheaper! Makes sense to live here part of the year! And the people are kind, English speaking!
Dude, I'm filipino born and raised there... Very good and informative video. I'm impressed. Keep up the good work
Gos bless you !! You make me more confident to go to Philippines as a solo female traveler thank you very much for all this details ❤
Thank you for all your videos, they are all helping me plan my one month trip to the Philippines ❤️🥰
Great video! I'm going in summer and this is super helpful!
No worries, thanks for watching!
Enjoy your time in the Philippines!
Thank you!!
Thank you for this video! I was JUST looking into the Philippines today.
No way! Glad it was helpful! 😊
Loved this vid, super helpful for planning my trip thank u!
No worries, thanks so much for watching!
Thanks Joel for loving the Philippines☺
Thanks!
Thank you! 🙏🏼☺️
Amazing content that inspired me to create a similar video for my own RUclips channel. Keep motivating other content creators like myself. Love the 🇵🇭
Thank you Joel for this amazing amazing video keep them coming love it 😊😊😊
Thank you! Will do!
its so nice to see the natire real world you make me want to go
No mention here about ..
+Boracay island
+Kalibo indigenous festival each January
+Annual Healers festival in Siquijor
+Bantayan Island
+Tarsier zoos in Bohol
+Kawasan Falls and Enchanted River tubing
+Vigan historic town in north Luzon
+Silay historic town north of Bacolod (Negros island)
+Batanes islands in north Luzon
+Mt Pinatubo, Mt Isorog (Mt Mayon view), Mt Canlaon, Mt Apo hiking
+Sites with monkeys including cave in southwest Leyte
+Caves and cave pool sites
+Many great waterfall sites
Balabac is indeed a beautiful group of islands with pristine beaches.
Wow, what a 1 month plan. Love it, thank you!
Amazing content that inspired me to create a similar video for my own RUclips channel. Keep motivating other content creators like myself.
Such great information! Thank you! We are going to the Philippines soon and this information will be so helpful 🙏🏼
Thank you for watching, I hope you have a great time there, I sure do love the Philippines!
Thank you. This video is very informative... All your recommendations about beautiful places in the Philippines are perfect destinations for 1mo.
Thank you so much! Love from the Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
I don't agree with the hotels... I stayed 3 nights in a luxury flat for £52.. depends where you go, I suppose? This stay was in Baguio, which I HIGHLY recommend any tourist to go!! ❤❤
O nice to know! great review man!
Thanks for watching! We always appreciate your support, Alexander!
Very good information for foreigners. Thank you for liking the Philippines especially our beautiful beaches
This guy deserves a follow and a like for sure 🎉
A no nonsense informative video.
Well done and thank you.
Perfect video! Thanks for all the great information!
New subscriber here. Thank you so much for being so informative and concise.🌸🌸🌸 I think Philippines will be on my list for 2025🌸
No worries! Thank you for watching! Enjoy the Philippines!
A really helpful concise video. It makes a nice change to hear about the place / subject and not the person. Well done.
Great advice. I'm heading to Palawan in February. I do have a personal guide. She knows the ins and outs and where it's safe.
The best months ti be in the Philippines is April May June. This is the flowering and fruiting season. There is abundance of mangoes, papayas, bananas, soursop, and some other types of fruits you havent seen
6:46. aren't you supposed to not drink the water unless it's bottled? Everything I've read so far says don't even brush your teeth with tap water or get a drink with ice cubes unless you know where they came from.
Welcome n enjoy Philippines 🇵🇭 da friendliest people in the world
Super helpful bro thanks
I’m heading over in January
Big help 👍🏼✌🏼🇺🇸‼️
Awesome, your going to love it over there!
Excellent video mate!! Thank you!!
thanks for the info on the whale sharks - done some research and didn't know they were an endangered species, will be avoiding now 👍 thanks for your education!
Thank you this video is really helpful ❤
Thanks... some good and well presented advice.
Thank you for the time and effort you took to make this amazing video which is important to me as I’m travelling to the Philippines on the 27th this month. I’m meeting my fiancé at Manila airport and we will stay a week in Manila and then get a two day ferry ride to iligan city where we will be living, actually just outside in Lanao Del Norte, 10 minutes away from the beautiful waterfalls. ❤ oh yes and I’m also from the UK 🇬🇧 Norwich city 😉
Great video thanks for making it
Great video dude ! Thanks so very much
Great video bro!!
Epic breakdown man 👌
Love travelling around the Philippines. Sk many excellent places to visit
Some Filipino men can be fresh at times like staring, saying something or whistle, even I as filipina growing up there have experienced that. But just ignore them & be in a crowd, there's safety in numbers and someone is bound to help you if needed.
Nice and very informative vedio gr8 work
Good information! It makes sense to eat local cuisine and save. I can see how island-hopping would be challenging.
Just subscribed. Enjoy your stay in the Philippines. God bless.
For your information sir. Jeepny engine now a days are mostly from japan surplus. No more us engine. All are hooded by filipno welders and cheaper compared to factory made locomotives
Im going to tarlac in October to see my godchildren n friends. I was looking at boracay but now ive seen this i think we will explore ❤
Thanks Joel and much appreciated for your good comments and loving philippines ❤
Very informative thank you. I’m thinking of doing a tour to the west of Philippines can you tell me what’s the night life in Palawan, El Nido and Coron?
Everyone haves to gain experience from their own travels when they 1st go to any foreign country!! But u learn as keep going back
Surprising not one mention about water safety. Specifically what types of places have safe treated water for showering and drinking, apartments, hotels?
God bless you man
Can you please repeat the name of the company. Will you get your Travel Insurance? And what does it cover
Philippines the best and most beautiful beaches,!!!🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
I'm in wheelchair ♿️ I have Cerebral Palsy, would you you have any tips getting around in a wheelchair thank you.
Hey Joel, I like your advice, have you visited coron and if so how did you like it
Could you tell me something about food poisonig?The electricity is very hectic thats why cooling food is dificoult.
Nice video. I’m just a single 41 year old guy. How would you find a personal guide who won’t try to scam you but will help you once landed in the Philippines? I’m from the United States and never been outside of the US.
Great video! For the scooter rental, do they ask for a driver's license regardless of the size?
Thank you for the information! I'm going to Manila this summer, and this information should be very helpful to it! Also, I would like to ask if you need an international driver's licence for riding the scooter mentioned in the video?
Hi Joel! How did you protect yourself from malaria and mosquitos? Thanks!
Do we have phone call and internet access in balabac ?
Awesome but why not mention natural distasters under your weather category?
Thanks for the awesome video!
Is this one month itinerary suitable for june?
Thanks in advance! :)
Feeding the whale sharks are better than eating whale sharks. In Oslob, they used to hunt and kill whale sharks. Now, they provide livelihood to the residents through ecotourism. It’s a win-win situation for the sharks and the locals.
There’s still a lot more that can be done, it’s over crowded and they aren’t there naturally anymore like in Donsol, and Lyete, who are doing a great job!
Eating and hunting whale sharks is highly illegal in the Philippines too so probably why they don’t eat them anymore
@@Joelfriend I used to be one of those Filipinos who didn't understand that there are still a lot of improvements that can be done with regards to the whale shark watching in Oslob. Now, for me, it doesn't seem natural anymore. I get it. It's overcrowded and very touristy. And it doesn't seem to be as safe for the whale sharks as I used to think. Go to Donsol instead.
sayop ka doy,sa bohol to nga video (MGB) ni kabayan' ,pilian gani na pagkaon kanang tagadinha..
Tq Good Info. Suggest places in d mountains, river Cruises for senior citizens. We r vegetarians from India.
We r not interested in adventure activities.
Good
If you are only going for a week, and you have to choose only one island… which one would you recommend??
Cebu is best if you will stay for a week
im filipino i choose Siargao or palawan❤❤❤
Is El Nido safe from Malaria? Thank you for this amazing Video!
Hello Joel ,
Nice video ..
We will be there in June . Booked 8 days in Siargao. What one other place would you recommend? ( we are flying in and out of Cebu )
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
I'm going to El Nido in 2 weeks from EU (Switzerland), where should I change money? Which currancy should I bring?
From a local perspective, you can exchange your US$ at the airport, or at money change counters in the malls (in Manila, Cebu). Or you can withdraw from your bank account thru ATMs that dispense Philippine Peso. Word of caution though to bring cash when headed to the province like El Nido where ATMs come far in between, not to mention instances when they are out of service.
@@chitocucio4573 Usually I avoid airport for currency exchange.. I found an exchange (Core Pacific Money Exchange) just 3 mins by walk from my Manila Hotel, it should work. Yes of course I will change money before going to El Nido because I read that sometimes it's difficult to pay by card or withdraw money from ATM in general
You forgot to mention the hundreds of campsites that cost £1.50 per pitch..we're doing 1 month camping there very cheap 😀
Thank you 🙏 💖🙏Mabuhay Philippines 💖
amazing !!
Thank 🙌
Thank you so much for all the information! I am going for 2 weeks in December but finding it hard to decide where to go. Where would you recommend is a must for 2 weeks?
•palawan coron/el nido
•Siargao
•Batanes
•cebu canyoneering and
try SARDINES RUN too
•Bohol
•Baguio
enjoy and have fun🙂
I am seeing that the Dry Season of Siargao is March to October? Is this correct? Can I go in September?
Hey Joel Keep up the great work 📹 Bro amazing content 👏 👍 👌
Can we rent our own bike at Philippines? Like Thailand or Vietnam?
advice on carrying money, changing money , paying for things
Waaaahh a lot more! Explore Surigao del sur and del norte! So so so much more remote islands.(e.g Britania islands, bucas grande, dinagat etc.)
Is the internet good enough to do video calls? Especially with the esim?
Yes data is often much better than WiFi to be honest, using eSIMs!
@@Joelfriend thank you so much! Is it good enough across Cebu and Coron? I’m really worried because I’m planning to work from there for a week and want to make sure I don’t run into internet issues… really appreciate the reply!!!
excellent videos; but would really like to see higher definition video.
You can choose what quality you view it in down below
Great video thanks Joel. Qu, how did you travel for 3 months, without extending your visa, or did you apply for one beforehand? tia x
How safe are your things, staying in a hostel?
Great video Joel! I am going there in few months and I was wondering how does it work with checked luggage in the flight? If I wanna book my flights in advance I cannot always choose for checked luggage (only up to 10kg's). Is this an issue or can you just buy at the airport?
Your hotel room looks nice ...where is it and how much did it cost you
Just booked the whaleshark trip in oblob, didnt know that..
What is a realistic budget to visit for a month?
You forgot to explore the North of the Philippines. Hope you explore it someday 😊 Greetings from Manila
Next time!
Hi Boardingpass, do u think the philippines is safe to travel?
I read a lot on different government pages on kidnapping
Yes @ebo5739. Those news you've heard or read in the media are not completely true. They distract the public not to come so they can only enjoy the Philippines by themselves. Don't always believe what you've heard in your surroundings. Most people in the world don't know what they are talking about. It was those old days some conflict occured in the Philippines a long time ago. Now it's completely different. These vloggers will not come to the Philippines if it is not safe. Watch other vloggers and follow them like Always Be Changing, Jumping Places, Travel Escape, Brent Contie, Christian Lost le Blanc, Kristi Travel Escape and of course Joel Friend to name a few. These vloggers captured the real Philippines and how foreign vloggers and travellers around the world keep coming back to the Philippines. Of course, you have to be cautious of your surroundings and don't let your guards down, not only in the Philippines, but the rest of the world.
Great advice.. just sub buddy
the sea is beautiful but there are many places in the world with sea beautiful. the favelas of brazil are a luxury compared to coron. and the other islands are the same.
Can you share how long you stayed at each island for?
Have you tried swimming with the whale sharks in some island there?
Thanks you❤
good! how about using credit card vs cash