Yes. They are saying that one lucky fan will win a quad bike from CF moto and was asking for 4000 pesos delivery fee. And asking to pay right away.. Total scam!
I chose to retire in the Philippines several years ago....after visiting the country many times over 20 years. I understand the pros and cons, but have chosen the Philippines, the people, the culture, the lifestyle, etc over the US. I love it here, and I'm soooo grateful for the Filipinos that have not only welcomed and helped me, but have become my best friends.
@@rgasta7765 I chose to live on the island of Palawan for many reasons and after quite a bit of research and travel around the Philippines over the years. No volcanos, no earthquakes, very rare typhoon activity......a recognized biodiverse island with lots of mountains, beautiful beaches..... a small but international airport.....small population and quiet, but sufficient infrastructure and commercial services / conveniences. No place is perfect, but Palawan suits me just fine. Check it out....
Hey John, I’m planning a trip in the next week & was told some fun stuff regarding Manila then to Bangkok. I’ve recently finalized a long, painful & expensive divorce from a 30y marriage. I just returned from a 4 month journey from Colombia, Venezuela, Costa Rica then Mexico. I have zero time constraints & real ideas or plans so any info would be helpful. Most of the videos are fun but I’d like more a view of a local. The locals obviously know where to go or how to make it a better experience. Ive been back in LA less than a week & can’t wait to leave. Anywhere…Asia sounds fun as It’s been quite a while. Anyway, is there a local website or something where a solo almost 50yo could get a local guide or something to that nature? No funny biz…After my divorce I’m afraid of women! 😂 Much appreciated for any info.
@@myexkidsarekillingmeslowly8555 HI.....sorry about the divorce. I got divorced after 20 years myself, so I get it. At any rate, I'd say a) there are plenty of videos on youtube that are very simple and just showing the local culture, but you have to wade through the ones that are all about the women, hotspots, etc.....and if you think you'd want to live in Asia, look for those and the ones made to show the pros and cons of whatever area/country you're considering. b) as for local tour guides, I don't know of any right off, but there are websites that cater to this.....one time I went to Thailand and had a local tour guide...not a group, but personal....and it was fantastic. Also, if you can get the right tour van operator, you can hire them for the day and they will take you to all the local spots and talk one on one with you....just make sure you get one that speaks English. If you come to the Philippines, most of the tour van operators do speak English but finding a genuine guy might be tougher. If you come here to Palawan I can possibly source one for you, and could show you the town easy enough. To truly experience the local culture might take a while....you have to sort of settle in, look around, be willing to venture out and not be shy to talk to strangers. The Philippine people are amazingly friendly and willing to help. In the provinces (countryside) some won't speak such great English however. Best of wishes in your adventures!
@@Gmail.comyama Hey brother sorry for the delayed response…my condolences & respect to your mother & all your loved ones brada! All I’ll say is that 95% of people who talk shit about Mexico & south don’t know shit $ have never been there but maybe to Tijuana or some other place. BTW, TJ is very cool, safe, great food & gorgeous girls all over the place. I’m more afraid in Los Angeles after dark than 3am in TJ or anywhere else I’ve been. Now don’t get me wrong there are bad areas but you can sense those so just back pedal or roll thru with your head up, a crooked eyebrow & a downward head tilt “what’s up” will get you thru most areas. At least in my experiences. In fact, I just took my early teenage daughters to Ensenada for a week for thanksgiving & had a 2bdrm beachfront villa for less than $100/night. Anyway, DT LA is way scarier than 99% of places I’ve traveled in Latin America.
aint that the truth.. other countries have a different approach to tourist people or the immigrant people. filipinos dont even get it from the filipino locals in the phil. european and north american usually teach their kids from a young age not to talk or interact with strangers. reason why people from uk, usa, canada, australian get surprise how welcoming the philippine people are. filipinos tries to hard to get along with other races.
Philipines is the the the foreign country where most divorcees go to meet younger women. Filipino women trade poverty for old men and at the end of the day, you all have what you want.
I am in the Philippines now and have been for 7 months. Everything you say is so true. I am greeted with my name by kids and adults as well. They are definitely a genine and loving people. I have also experienced the exact same hositality and genuiness when I cycled Vietnam for 2 months. They are also very generous with the little that they have!
Been living in the Philippines for four years and love it. The culture, the food, the lifestyle, all of it. But if everything disappeared overnight it would still be the best place to live because of the people. Filipinos are easily the most wonderful people in the world.
BINGO. Nailed it. It's a country thats still trying to get it's economy going after the pandemic. It's still unfortunately a third world country with a first world humanity. One of the best and most beautiful places in the world.
HAVE YOU TRAVELLED AROUND ASIA AMIGO? Filipino food is not good bro! it,s ok, but not comparable with China,Japan, Malaysia,Thailand, Vietnam or anywhere in Asia actually!
@@johnnygwapo.Lapu-Lapu If you would taste some traditional foods such as chavacano dishes you will have a different perspective. It's fantastic and mouthwatering...
@Bees Are On The What Now Lifestyle? You mean foreigner/expat lifestyle! most ordinary Filipinos struggle through life, not having money for luxuries, never visit malls, no holidays, eating rice 3 times a day, with a little fish and vegetables, only occasionally meat! It's only the middle class, the rich and the privelleged few who can fully enjoy all the wonders and beauty of the Philippines, I lived in a small village in Cebu, my neighbours were fisherman, poor and unemployed for the most part, living day to day, eating rice with corned beef for lunch, tin of sardines with eggs and some pandesal, 3 in 1 coffee and cigarettes bought singly from the sari-sari store! Enjoy your great lifestyle, but not all Filipinos are as lucky as you!
Hi Jonathan, My wife and I stayed in Medellin in the north Cebu for six months and I dropped the bike twice and both times people came running to help pick it up, I agree with you 100%, cant wait to get back.
As Filipinos we really are glad to see people coming from other countries. You can see us always smiling and ready to assist just for you guys to feel comfortable.
@@chrisclarke7828 It‘s my 3rd time in PH now and this time I‘m travelling the north of mainland. With only a very few foreigners seen, I get invited for food or drinks almost everywhere I go. If I proceed to go to a Sari-Sari store (small convenient shop) they try to stop me because they want to invite me. Even shop owners, sellers, etc never harass me or make me feel like they see me as a tourist that will spend money on anything. On some islands where tourism is rolling more actively, you will meet some people try to sell you stuff ofc cause they need to make a living, but compared to other countries, this feels like none to zero. filipinos are not friendly bc they assume they will get something from you.. In worst case they will ask for a picture after you had a nice chat. So next time before you try to comment stupid toxic shit cause obviously your life sucks, think twice, shut up and come here first to see for yourself. Cheers 😘
Visit the old country then to see all the visible progress done ! If before you left for the gringo country going from Manila to the south was only by sea and air . now travel by bus is available ! Welcome home buddy !! Thanks.
I've been to the Philippines a handful of times now and the people are what really makes the country so amazing. They are the nicest, happiest and most hospitable people anywhere I've ever been. Even though the majority of the country is very poor you would never know. They are rich in love and family and most would give you the shirt off their back. It is a special place.
Fyi Majority people in Philippines is not very poor, Majority of people in Philippines is either middle class or rich Filipino families, in fact based on the Philippines statistic the poverty line in Philippines is only 18.% of overall Philippine population.
@@blairclare9482 I respect your opinion and honestly am not trying to start an argument. The reported statistical numbers do show a 17 to 20 percent poverty rate currently. I believe in the past decade or so there has been a big improvement. We are trusting the government to give these numbers and the poverty line is around 12,000 pesos/month for a family of 5. I know the cost of living is generally lower than a lot of places (depending on where you reside) most items can be purchased cheaper in the right places but even so that's a low benchmark for a family of 5. Even if the reported numbers are 100% legit, just because you are making over 12,000 pesos/month does not mean that you are not living in poverty. OFW's and Filipinos living/working abroad are a big reason the numbers are not even lower and a lot of people make the sacrifice to leave their families and country to be able to provide for them. It can be very difficult to make a good living in most places in the Philippines. I have spent a lot of time there, been all over the country and have many filipino friends and family. Most of them would not share your view on the situation there and from what I have seen and experienced I would not agree either. That being said maybe I am completely off base and what I have seen and heard does not reflect reality. I do know that Filipinos are a proud and mostly happy people no matter what thier circumstances.
Indenial filipinos will say majority of filipinos are not poor no wonder they voted someone who has a family with criminal background and no degree literacy rate is pretty low they easily got paid from these corrupt officials 👎
How does the money/banking/ATM situation work? I want to come for a month and I’m American as well. My card has being eaten by foreign atms before so I’m nervous but also don’t want to carry too much cash
I spent a Month in the Philippines back in 2011. IT was the BEST time I ever had in my life!!! I absolutely fell in love with the Country and the super friendly people!!!!!
Just happen to stumble upon your video. You are spot on about the people of the Philippines. I'm Filipino and came to the US in 1979 and living in NY. I want to go back to Philippines to retire but I'm having a hard time convincing my American wife. Hopefully, she changes her mind by the time I retire. Love your channel. Subscribed!
I am bringing 10 Americans home with me. Ask your wife what her fears are and work from there. Is it the people/family knowing your from USA and expecting money - then stay low key away from family. Is it the rural parts- then stay in BGC. Then focus on what she may like …. Not having to cool or clean anymore. Or maybe it’s having a driver.
Why , are you a DISTANT RELATIVE OF ANDRES THAT YOU CAN"T CONVINCE YOUR COWGIRL LADY ?? Come on dude , revive the bloods of LAPULAPU (not the fsh) and the RAJAHS in your system ! It's really more fun in the PHILIPPINES !! Especially when you're in the company of old buddies- and when drunk !! Jeje !! Salamat.🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😛😛😛😛😛😛
I've been here for 3 months and it is my first time here and I couldn't agree more that the people make this a great place to visit . I went to a small island off of Bohol and even though they had no electricity or running water everyone was welcoming and generous with their time and food 🙂
I think the level hospitality of Filipinos is due to the fact that they are separated by islands. And long before airplane or fast craft travel arrived, people travel for days in small boats so that when they arrived in another island, people are so like happy to see new faces ,new people and since everyone had that experience traveling and knew how exhausting it was, they offer the best food and accommodation to the newcomers. Well, this is just my theory though as a Filipino who had been a receipient of this hospitality from fellow Filipinos so many times and who had experience as a kid how my parents afforded this kind of hospitality to visitors who arrived in our house. My mom always had clean blankets,pillows kept in closets reserved for any visitos: family relatives or even strangers. And of course, to slaughter chicken for food. That is why as kid, I'd always love to have visitors coming because we get to eat delicious food than usual meals😂
You’re spot on , Filipinos are chatty , if you like talking and exploring caves , water falls and beaches then Philippines is the place to be . Thank you for speaking so highly of my country and for embracing our culture .
The beaches are beautiful, but the mountains in central and north Luzon are spectacular. It's almost like what you would envision paradise to be. The PI is truly a blessed country.
You nailed this video! I have been married to a Filipina for 12 years and you nailed the culture so friendly and helpful always. We are here now visiting family in northern Luzon and getting ready to visit Boracay, Bohol and Siargao over the next two weeks! Thanks for posting your videos! Super helpful!
One minute in and I'm crying. Haha. I miss the sunshine, the warmth, the joy, the kindness of the people in my home country. I'm glad you're enjoying living there. You'll always be with family.💖
I have been living here in Rizal (Luzon) for almost 1 year with my new wife. You are exactly right about the kind hospitality. This video was very well done. I learned something just by watching this for a few minutes.
I was in the Philippines for seven weeks earlier this year. I stayed in metro Manila, but visited El Nido and Baguio. What you said was on point. I enjoyed your video, and will return to the Philippines before the end of the year.
I just got back a week ago to the US and I gotta say I fell in love with the Phillipines it may not look like much but the home feeling, and welcoming feeling I got from the people and my fiancés family made me wanna stay there and live there.
Hi... I just found your channel. What you said about the Philippines made me feel so good inside. I met my Filipina in 2007 and I went to the Philippines in 2008 for 1 month and lived with her family no air conditioning just an electric fan and I fell in love with Zandy and the Philippines and I came back to America and started the I-129f fiancee visa and in about 6months I was flying Zandy to America and we habe been married since. I am so happy I found your channel and I will watch often... Just hearing you discuss the Philippines makes me miss that beautiful country.
I just spent the month of July in Valencia Negros. It was my first time in the Philippines and I'm from Southern California. All I can say is you're spot on with how wonderful it is to be in such a blessed place. I've never been happier than I was that month spending time with my wife's family and the local community. It was heartbreaking to have to leave. I will be back as soon as possible as I felt more at home in this foreign country then I ever have where I've lived most of my life in the US.
Agree 100%. Not all but a lot of Americans are so spoiled, inconsiderate, feel entitled, too caught up with money and material things and don’t understand the value of true happiness.
Jonathan, thank you for saying good things about Cebu and the Filipinos. Of course, every country has pros and cons but Filipinos are used to it, always worked hard, always nice, always smiling, always friendly and resilient, mostly never have time to think to give up, always looking for the positive side of every situation, thinking how to live with what they got and seeing it always as a daily blessing. Hope you meet more filipinos and enjoy your time in the Philippines. We always support those who are good people. Thank you also for being good to the Philippines.
Many Filipinos can't even travel other part of the Philippines, 'cause many of us can't afford it. But through you, and other vloggers, we are able to see and experience the excitement watching your videos. And it kinda motivates me to explore life. Just wanna thank you for that. Your videos give inspiration and hope.
“The energy is contagious!” You have described our people and culture to a T! You’ll find yourself going back and becoming homesick for the Philippines 🇵🇭 ❤️
I’m actually in the Philippines right now from the USA , and your correct about the people and the Country is absolutely beautiful. Maybe America could take a lesson, so many rude people back at home , kinda want to extend my stay myself
Ah yes, the Philippines, land of literature, sophistication and art. No filthy alleys, no disgusting open sewerage, no criminals or beggars infesting the streets... tf 😑
Thank you so much Sir for your great appreciation here!!Filipinos are warm-hearted people! Thank you as well for promoting the beautiful Philippines!!!!
I was in the Philippines for 3 weeks, and I agree, the people are amazing. Very friendly. I had a great time enjoying the beauty of the country(I've never seen a sunset as beautiful as the one I saw there), and the food is fantastic!
Not my Filipina wife's family. Many family members borrowed tuition money and never paid it back. One sister lied about her son going to college so she could get tuition money. I was told by her nieces and nephews there is only one trustworthy person out of 150 people.
Yes 2 months is NOT enough! There's just something that keeps pulling me back😁! Great video man and keep at it, the world is a beautiful place and the Philippines is my personal favorite🤩
Thank you for loving the Philippines. We, the Filipinos are very hospitable as long as you treat us good. We will reply more than you could. Enjoy your stay...dont hesitate to ask the locals because every Filipino/Filipina as very helpful. Eventhough we are lack of resources/wealth...we are rich in love to anyone who needs help especially foreigners like you who is kind.
I have found remarkable kindness all over SE Asia. The Philippinos are probably the friendliest people but I have had great experiences with people in Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore. I just love it there. Can't wait to visit the Phillipines early next year.
I'm smiling while watching your Videos..Thank you for Appreciating Filipino People ..And thank you for exploring our Country. God bless you always take care and enjoy your stay. ❤🇵🇭🇵🇭
I 100% agree with everything he said in the video, I initially came here for a 1 month's vacation and I've been here 6 months already. The locals are so so wonderful and welcoming. The beauty of the country as he explained is just magnificent. As a lover of nature, this country is just perfect.
@@ronnienestor Thanks for welcoming me and i hope to continue enjoying my time here while it last. It's rainy and cold today, so I'll love to have some Tinola sabaw
@@de.seeker Absolutely amused by this :D A fave, too! I hope @Travel Escapes/Jonathan takes note about the Tinola: (mostly) chicken-based broth with green papaya or chayote (aka "sayote" locally), sili leaves traditionally (it's not spicy, promise, although some do include the long, green variety fruit ie. siling haba [haba adj.=length / mahaba n.=long] which may or may not be hot), ginger (a key ingredient). Bon appetit!
@@subicstationditosailor4053 the women truly are hard to exist lol It's no wonder American and British men and Australian men are going to Asia for romance
You're right. Here in Philippines it doesn't matter whether you're a talented singer or can't sing at all. Most people don't mind it as long as you sing along with your friends and have fun, that is already appreciated. We bond a lot through singing.
I've been in 46 countries and the Filipino hospitality makes it my number one country to visit and not to mention that its more fun in the Philippines:)
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Hey I'm new to your channel , but I'm in the Philippines for the last 5 months, I totally agree with you on your experiences, as you go along and people get to know you , you will never want to leave...as soon as they get comfortable talking interacting with foreigners, ( they are a bit shy )you will be so comfortable , I don't plan on leaving honestly, the people are really amazing as you said ....have fun and enjoy bro.
Hey Jonathan.....I'm so glad you're feeling welcomed by the locals. You know growing up, being hospitable was something deeply instilled in us by our parents and grandparents. I still remember being told in whispers to always make our guests feel at home, make sure to offer them food or at least a beverage, and never leave then unattended. As an adult now, I see myself treating my guests the same way. It's certainly not unique to my family. I'm convinced to be kind and welcoming of guests is in the Filipino DNA. I'm waiting to see you do canyoneering at Kawasan Falls and swim with the whale sharks and take a "shower" at Tumalog waterfalls n Oslob.
@@michaelsix9684 Not all naman in America are not hospitable. I think there's good and not so good in every country, race, ethnicity, and culture. I believe it's important that we Filipinos remain humble and not elevate ourselves at the expense of others lest we lose the luster of the pearl of our hospitality. It is that pearl that others notice and admire 🇵🇭
I've been saying this all over RUclips. I've been around Filipinos for a good part of my life and they are the most friendly people I've ever met. I have been planning on visiting the Cebu area so thanks for showing us around that area.
I've been to many countries in Europe and been to North America and then I have been to the Philippines 🇵🇭 and it kinda stole my heart and mind... everything you talked about is true, the hospitality, the mind blowing sceneries and beaches ⛱ and the top notch cuisine, and the beautiful night life... I can go on and on about how great of a touristic destination the Philippines is.... Luckily, as a Saudi I don't need visa to go to the Philippines which is a very important factor when you plan to spend your vacation out of your country ... I hope you find the love of your life in the Philippines 👍... Good luck with everything Jonthan!
@@CrisCallorina Al Khobar is one of the best Saudi Cities. Let me take a wild guess, I think you moved to Toronto, don't you? I miss filipino food as well, I miss particularly adobo 😋
Thanks Jonathan for appreciating my beloved country Philippines and countrymen. We Filipinos have a great respect to foreigners especially to Americans! 🇵🇭🇱🇷 From your Fil-Am subscriber here in L.A.
Absolutely. I was lucky enough to take an extended shore leave there in the early 80s. These people are incredible and for the most part they blew me away.
Being hospitable is something every Filipino child is taught early on. It shows good breeding in our society when you are hospitable and polite to guests.
Couldn't break the details down any better. Amazing observations and information. Just so proud with my countrymen keeping our tradition alive. Keep exploring, stay healthy and safe. God bless 🙏 🇵🇭
I am from Texas but I have traveled to Philippines 2 times. They are very nice people. you can not find hospitality like in phil anywhere in the world ... just a beautiful country with beautiful people
Make sure not to miss the Sinulog Festival on January 15, 2023, in Cebu. It's something that you'll definitely enjoy and treasure your whole life. You'll also meet a lot of vloggers of different nationalities there. Enjoy! Oh btw. Don't forget to bring extra clothes if you ever go to the Sinulog Festival.
I have lived in the Philippines coming up on 7 years so I do grin when people make videos about being in a country for a short time. It's like a marriage at first everything your spouse does is cute but after a while you notice things. I don't love the Philippines and I don't hate it, I just try to accept it for what it is and I don't try to change it. It's not for everyone and it's not all puppies and unicorns but it's a very good place so live.
I feel exactly like that. After a couple of months in the PI, I notice things that are just a little strange to me. Not in a bad or good way. I don't love it or hate it. But I will always be a foreigner and I will always have to keep my patience. Still, the Philippines is a wonderful country and I like it there.
That's a honest and realistic comment. My wife is a Filipino and the beginning goes well, but now being in my homecountry after 2 years it turns to bad. There are good and bad sides like all over the world.
Agreed nice people but that changes when you meet them at work! Very bad customer service and you can hardly get anything you need or want in a timely fashion. Example. Bought brand new Honda CRF 300 rally. Fist tire change could not find the tires. On line or at the stores. Try calling a business. Good luck. 20% of the businesses have a working number. Most don't have a website. Same problem with brakes for my Sport Trac. Businesses close for lunch no service period. Buying anything imported is more expensive than buying in the USA. A gallon of milk is three times the cost. Many issues. But marrying a philipina means deal with it.
The video maker has only been here a month. Its not all rambows. But what i can say is my philipine girlfriend is a different breed and generaly a good person.
New subscribers here! Love the fact in your videos you focus on meeting the locals while discovering the country. That’s why I miss home so much because everyone is always so happy no matter what their circumstances are in life. Everyone is so cheerful so you don’t feel alone and depress.
Love watching your videos I’m a Filipino living in California and longing to go back to the Philippines and visit places I’ve never been. Thank You for sharing these insights
I'm a digital nomad from Zimbabwe, Southern Africa, and I have been in the Philippines for 3 months now. I can relate to your experience, you can never get enough of this awesome country. I think I'll be here for a little over a year before I move on to Thailand
@ceciliaibardolaza2581 I hope one day to do so. I'd love to climb a tree, get a coconut, then drink it on the sands of the beach. Not to mention your excellent food! When I visit the Phillines I'm gonna go up two weight classes!
Love watching your videos, Jonathan! And you're right, Filipinos are so chill, even after natural disasters like typhoons, you'll still see Filipinos smile!☺️ Anyway, can't wait to see your next adventures! Enjoy Pinas and stay safe! 🙌🤩
You're absolutely free to visit 7k plus islands in the Philippines, but bear in mind the last quarter of the year is a rainy season. If you guys staying till the December, then I assured you how Filipinos are generous, accomodating, friendly and hospitable especially this coming Christmas season.
Nice listening to all your comments. By the way I am a lawyer by profession in the phils now vacationing in the US in CA visiting my 5 children, 4 nurses & a doctor and I say your comments are honest, factual & interesting but I would want you to give more negative comments which I am sure you have experienced so people visiting my country there would be more cautious especially in the big cities like Manila & surrounding cities & Cebu too. I would also wish that you could see my home city, VIGAN in the northern part of the phils chosen one of the 7 wonder cities in the world by UNESCO which is entirely different from all other places in the phils. you have visited & will visit. Take care always, be vigilant of people & places you intend to visit & thanks for promoting my country to the world. Thank you
Thank you Jonathan for visiting Philippines. Yes, Traveling around Philippines can still be difficult and internet in secluded areas is not reliable. I hope this will be sorted out soon as this is vital for Tourism industry. Do a lot of research first is needed before you go to another island to island take the easier way and time. Good WiFi is a must and I hope this will sorted out soon. God Bless You enjoy the rest of your stay. Xxx
I’m from Cebu and now living in the US. I’m glad that you like the Philippines. I agree with you the plane tickets are expensive. Filipino really are hospitable especially with foreign visitors. Yes, don’t let your guard down. Every where you go there is bad people and good people. It’s is really great to see the all provinces/ islands in the Philippines because each one of the an island have different charms. Hope you have a safe and interesting stay.
wow jonathan, your channel is definitey growing so fast since you started vlogging about the philippines. the support is overwhelming. we look forward to you living here one day. ☺️
Hello @travelEscape thank you for visiting and staying in the Philippines my beautiful Country... Also thank you for the honest rewiews Appreciated,! Enjoy staying in the Philippines.
My brother married a lovely Philippine woman and they have been together 25 years and have never had an argument. She is kind and thoughtful and respects his side of the family too. They first met through a mutual friend, and they said they both felt a magnetic pull towards each other which was unexplainable. When my mother died, her Philipino friends who were only acquaintances of my mother came to the funeral to support us. They did not come to the wake because they believe that was only for my mother's closest friends. So humble, but I would have been very pleased if they came.
We wish you well in your extended stay in the Philippines. We love having foreign guests and yes, we love to chat and make our foreign guests feel at home. We wish you a wonderful journey here. Take care! Have fun. Enjoy.
Hi Jonathan, your video will help others to get an idea how it’s like living in the Philippines, from new timers like you. I love the honesty of the good and not well experienced you had recently to understand more about that place and the people. Thank you for sharing your video and your personal view of the Philippines! Love it!
Love it! I always enjoyed your content and happy to here your opinion and i agree! All of them are valid, and the negative ones are something we need to improve. More power to you sir :)
So happy you like our country Jonathan. That's also the reason why I like watching your videos. You know that's the nature of us Filipinos, even in the face of poverty and difficult times we still manage to smile and laugh. Take it from me, I lost my motorcycle with the bank, and I can't work anymore as a delivery driver, my wife and I ate once a day because of the financial situation we are in but we're still happy and one reason for that is your videos. Watching your videos makes me smile and joyfull.
I was born in Philippines but migrated here in the U.S since 2006, by then I never got a chance to go back in there. I love the way your vlogging, it's really pure and authentic. I hope I can go back there soon🙏🏻 Thank you for loving our country "Philippines". Good luck on your next episode and have fun in there. 👏🏻😀
Even local tourists has negative experience especially when it is about the fare, but at the end of the day you'll count on the positive experiences you had while you are in the Phillipines. Hope that you can reach the Island of Mindanao. Salamat ❤️
Be great to live somewhere friendly. I'm from a small city in Australia and you can't even say, " G'day" to a stranger when walking down the street without them giving you a stern look and refusing to reciprocate. I'm sure it' would be different there.
Other places with warm gracious people are Chile, Cuba, Malaysia, Japan, Brighton and Devon in England, and New Orleans in the USA. You feel like you never want to leave. Places I don't like the people are Lisbon in Portugal, New York and Miami Florida.
Really appreciate you deciding to spend more time in 'pinas. One thing you can do to know more about 'pinas is to do a bike tour in the island of MIndanao, you might even find a place to stay when you decide to do so. Always ingat on your adventures, Jonathan
Thank you Jonathan😊your vlog encouraged my boyfriend more to come in my country he is your subscriber and he is enjoying watching your vlog he cant wait to come im Philippines next year,
Great video! This is not a criticism, but I love it when someone from the US goes to the PI and is surprised about the "energy" they see. That's what's called the "happiness factor" in the Philippines. Now don't get me wrong, because when you go to the Philippines, there's a lot of poverty and poor infrastructure compared to what we are familiar with here in the US. What most Americans don't understand is that someone in the Philippines can be happy with a lot less than what we as Expats have. Combined with the high level of Faith in Philippines, there's a level of contentment that is hard for many expats to understand... But be forewarned... It will have an impact on you! If you can let your guard down and integrate with the Vibe... It will be a stress reducing experience and one that is very life changing. That's why a lot of expats settle in the Philippines. I plan on living in multiple countries when I retire and the PI is one of them!
First time viewer - great video. I always wanted to do something like you are but never really had the guts. I'm single and never wanted to travel alone. I admire you for getting out and doing it.
I have been with my Filipina wife now for 12 years, the best years of my life. One of the most caring, loving and hard working people I have ever met. My health is failing as I get older, but she cares for me beautifully. We have a couple of Apartments there and some businesses for when we retire there. Her family are wonderful too, they named one of their sons after me. I travelled the World as a travel agent, but the Filipinos are easily the most hospitable and friendly people I ever met. Cannot wait to go back.
I remember when you came out with your moving to PH video (while you were still in Thailand). Glad PH seems to have exceeded your expectations. We hope you'll make PH your second home. :)
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😲 omg...its good I com.ented
Oh...these people
Yes. They are saying that one lucky fan will win a quad bike from CF moto and was asking for 4000 pesos delivery fee. And asking to pay right away.. Total scam!
yeah,This is the real account.
Reported
I chose to retire in the Philippines several years ago....after visiting the country many times over 20 years. I understand the pros and cons, but have chosen the Philippines, the people, the culture, the lifestyle, etc over the US. I love it here, and I'm soooo grateful for the Filipinos that have not only welcomed and helped me, but have become my best friends.
Hi John, what city in the PH did you choose to live in,? I would love to know. Thanks
@@rgasta7765 I chose to live on the island of Palawan for many reasons and after quite a bit of research and travel around the Philippines over the years. No volcanos, no earthquakes, very rare typhoon activity......a recognized biodiverse island with lots of mountains, beautiful beaches..... a small but international airport.....small population and quiet, but sufficient infrastructure and commercial services / conveniences. No place is perfect, but Palawan suits me just fine. Check it out....
Hey John, I’m planning a trip in the next week & was told some fun stuff regarding Manila then to Bangkok. I’ve recently finalized a long, painful & expensive divorce from a 30y marriage. I just returned from a 4 month journey from Colombia, Venezuela, Costa Rica then Mexico.
I have zero time constraints & real ideas or plans so any info would be helpful.
Most of the videos are fun but I’d like more a view of a local. The locals obviously know where to go or how to make it a better experience.
Ive been back in LA less than a week & can’t wait to leave. Anywhere…Asia sounds fun as It’s been quite a while.
Anyway, is there a local website or something where a solo almost 50yo could get a local guide or something to that nature? No funny biz…After my divorce I’m afraid of women! 😂
Much appreciated for any info.
@@myexkidsarekillingmeslowly8555 HI.....sorry about the divorce. I got divorced after 20 years myself, so I get it. At any rate, I'd say a) there are plenty of videos on youtube that are very simple and just showing the local culture, but you have to wade through the ones that are all about the women, hotspots, etc.....and if you think you'd want to live in Asia, look for those and the ones made to show the pros and cons of whatever area/country you're considering. b) as for local tour guides, I don't know of any right off, but there are websites that cater to this.....one time I went to Thailand and had a local tour guide...not a group, but personal....and it was fantastic. Also, if you can get the right tour van operator, you can hire them for the day and they will take you to all the local spots and talk one on one with you....just make sure you get one that speaks English. If you come to the Philippines, most of the tour van operators do speak English but finding a genuine guy might be tougher. If you come here to Palawan I can possibly source one for you, and could show you the town easy enough. To truly experience the local culture might take a while....you have to sort of settle in, look around, be willing to venture out and not be shy to talk to strangers. The Philippine people are amazingly friendly and willing to help. In the provinces (countryside) some won't speak such great English however. Best of wishes in your adventures!
@@Gmail.comyama
Hey brother sorry for the delayed response…my condolences & respect to your mother & all your loved ones brada!
All I’ll say is that 95% of people who talk shit about Mexico & south don’t know shit $ have never been there but maybe to Tijuana or some other place.
BTW, TJ is very cool, safe, great food & gorgeous girls all over the place.
I’m more afraid in Los Angeles after dark than 3am in TJ or anywhere else I’ve been. Now don’t get me wrong there are bad areas but you can sense those so just back pedal or roll thru with your head up, a crooked eyebrow & a downward head tilt “what’s up” will get you thru most areas.
At least in my experiences.
In fact, I just took my early teenage daughters to Ensenada for a week for thanksgiving & had a 2bdrm beachfront villa for less than $100/night.
Anyway, DT LA is way scarier than 99% of places I’ve traveled in Latin America.
The hospitality of the Filipino people is unmatched. Unfortunately, the Filipinos dont get the same hospitality from other countries.
couldn't be any truer
In many places in Europe its not only against the Filipinos, its against any foreigner (mostly colored)
aint that the truth.. other countries have a different approach to tourist people or the immigrant people. filipinos dont even get it from the filipino locals in the phil. european and north american usually teach their kids from a young age not to talk or interact with strangers. reason why people from uk, usa, canada, australian get surprise how welcoming the philippine people are. filipinos tries to hard to get along with other races.
People always not the same
If you only knew the truth instead of that idolization.
Been here nine years, married a Filipina. I'm old, these have been the happiest years of my life. Great place
Happy for you long life more blessings to your family and good health God bless
Wishing more happiness for you and your family. ❤❤❤
That is great news, very happy for you.
Philipines is the the the foreign country where most divorcees go to meet younger women. Filipino women trade poverty for old men and at the end of the day, you all have what you want.
I am in the Philippines now and have been for 7 months. Everything you say is so true. I am greeted with my name by kids and adults as well. They are definitely a genine and loving people.
I have also experienced the exact same hositality and genuiness when I cycled Vietnam for 2 months. They are also very generous with the little that they have!
Been living in the Philippines for four years and love it. The culture, the food, the lifestyle, all of it. But if everything disappeared overnight it would still be the best place to live because of the people. Filipinos are easily the most wonderful people in the world.
BINGO. Nailed it. It's a country thats still trying to get it's economy going after the pandemic. It's still unfortunately a third world country with a first world humanity. One of the best and most beautiful places in the world.
HAVE YOU TRAVELLED AROUND ASIA AMIGO? Filipino food is not good bro! it,s ok, but not comparable with China,Japan, Malaysia,Thailand, Vietnam or anywhere in Asia actually!
@@johnnygwapo.Lapu-Lapu If you would taste some traditional foods such as chavacano dishes you will have a different perspective. It's fantastic and mouthwatering...
@Bees Are On The What Now
Lifestyle? You mean foreigner/expat lifestyle! most ordinary Filipinos struggle through life, not having money for luxuries, never visit malls, no holidays, eating rice 3 times a day, with a little fish and vegetables, only occasionally meat! It's only the middle class, the rich and the privelleged few who can fully enjoy all the wonders and beauty of the Philippines, I lived in a small village in Cebu, my neighbours were fisherman, poor and unemployed for the most part, living day to day, eating rice with corned beef for lunch, tin of sardines with eggs and some pandesal, 3 in 1 coffee and cigarettes bought singly from the sari-sari store!
Enjoy your great lifestyle, but not all Filipinos are as lucky as you!
@@johnnygwapo.Lapu-Lapu of course what you say is true, but travellers help bring money onto the economy so its definitely a positive being there.
Hi Jonathan, My wife and I stayed in Medellin in the north Cebu for six months and I dropped the bike twice and both times people came running to help pick it up, I agree with you 100%, cant wait to get back.
I'm not surprised at all that they did that!
hey whats up Roy, im from Medellin and currently living here, it's a great place, hope you can comeback
Omg hii everyone, from Antipolo, Medellin here too😁👋👋👋
@@jejeu06 my wife and I have a house behind the barangay hall in Daanlungsod. We hope to be back next year
I'm sorry but Australians would run to help, yes we may laugh but we would help
Thank you for coming to the Philippines and for the recommendations. 💕
thank you so much!! I'm Sorry for the delay I just saw this!
As Filipinos we really are glad to see people coming from other countries. You can see us always smiling and ready to assist just for you guys to feel comfortable.
Especially for the money they have......................guys.
My biggest dream is to visit the Philippines, hope it will be soon💖
@@chrisclarke7828 man, your life is very sad, I feel bad for you...
Yeah, 20 pesos only lang... LOL
@@chrisclarke7828 It‘s my 3rd time in PH now and this time I‘m travelling the north of mainland. With only a very few foreigners seen, I get invited for food or drinks almost everywhere I go.
If I proceed to go to a Sari-Sari store (small convenient shop) they try to stop me because they want to invite me.
Even shop owners, sellers, etc never harass me or make me feel like they see me as a tourist that will spend money on anything.
On some islands where tourism is rolling more actively, you will meet some people try to sell you stuff ofc cause they need to make a living, but compared to other countries, this feels like none to zero.
filipinos are not friendly bc they assume they will get something from you.. In worst case they will ask for a picture after you had a nice chat. So next time before you try to comment stupid toxic shit cause obviously your life sucks, think twice, shut up and come here first to see for yourself.
Cheers 😘
As a Filipino living in United States, your opinion about the Philippines and the people makes me proud. I miss the Philippines. 😎👍
Visit the old country then to see all the visible progress done ! If before you left for the gringo country going from Manila to the south was only by sea and air . now travel by bus is available ! Welcome home buddy !! Thanks.
Philippines 🇵🇭 I will go by 2024 this video helps me out
GO BACK HOME, I WILL PAY THE TICKET!
The Philippines is a good place. 😊
Nothing bad in the Philippines... it's merely a different cultural experience.
I lived there for a few years and you hit the nail on the head…the people make the Philippines beautiful. I loved my time there. 🙏
Thank you for the kind words about PH.
I've been to the Philippines a handful of times now and the people are what really makes the country so amazing. They are the nicest, happiest and most hospitable people anywhere I've ever been. Even though the majority of the country is very poor you would never know. They are rich in love and family and most would give you the shirt off their back. It is a special place.
Miscegenation is pathetic
Fyi Majority people in Philippines is not very poor, Majority of people in Philippines is either middle class or rich Filipino families, in fact based on the Philippines statistic the poverty line in Philippines is only 18.% of overall Philippine population.
@@blairclare9482 I respect your opinion and honestly am not trying to start an argument. The reported statistical numbers do show a 17 to 20 percent poverty rate currently. I believe in the past decade or so there has been a big improvement. We are trusting the government to give these numbers and the poverty line is around 12,000 pesos/month for a family of 5. I know the cost of living is generally lower than a lot of places (depending on where you reside) most items can be purchased cheaper in the right places but even so that's a low benchmark for a family of 5. Even if the reported numbers are 100% legit, just because you are making over 12,000 pesos/month does not mean that you are not living in poverty. OFW's and Filipinos living/working abroad are a big reason the numbers are not even lower and a lot of people make the sacrifice to leave their families and country to be able to provide for them. It can be very difficult to make a good living in most places in the Philippines. I have spent a lot of time there, been all over the country and have many filipino friends and family. Most of them would not share your view on the situation there and from what I have seen and experienced I would not agree either. That being said maybe I am completely off base and what I have seen and heard does not reflect reality. I do know that Filipinos are a proud and mostly happy people no matter what thier circumstances.
100% clueless statement. Try and visit there.
Indenial filipinos will say majority of filipinos are not poor no wonder they voted someone who has a family with criminal background and no degree literacy rate is pretty low they easily got paid from these corrupt officials 👎
I've lived here for 5 years now, coming from Salt Lake City Utah. Love the people, the weather, the beauty!
I'm living in sandy utah,how did you just jump off and move to the Philippines?...just curious
Mormon?
Calvin where do u live
How does the money/banking/ATM situation work? I want to come for a month and I’m American as well. My card has being eaten by foreign atms before so I’m nervous but also don’t want to carry too much cash
I spent a Month in the Philippines back in 2011. IT was the BEST time I ever had in my life!!! I absolutely fell in love with the Country and the super friendly people!!!!!
"Super friendly"
Thanks for the kind words about PH.
Filipinos are very social people. A smile comes quickly. Patience is infinite. I've lived here 5 years. First visited more than 25 years ago.
Hi, where in the PH do u live please? I'm rob
Just happen to stumble upon your video. You are spot on about the people of the Philippines. I'm Filipino and came to the US in 1979 and living in NY. I want to go back to Philippines to retire but I'm having a hard time convincing my American wife. Hopefully, she changes her mind by the time I retire. Love your channel. Subscribed!
I am bringing 10 Americans home with me. Ask your wife what her fears are and work from there. Is it the people/family knowing your from USA and expecting money - then stay low key away from family. Is it the rural parts- then stay in BGC. Then focus on what she may like …. Not having to cool or clean anymore. Or maybe it’s having a driver.
Why , are you a DISTANT RELATIVE OF ANDRES THAT YOU CAN"T CONVINCE YOUR COWGIRL LADY ?? Come on dude , revive the bloods of LAPULAPU (not the fsh) and the RAJAHS in your system ! It's really more fun in the PHILIPPINES !! Especially when you're in the company of old buddies- and when drunk !! Jeje !! Salamat.🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😛😛😛😛😛😛
I've been here for 3 months and it is my first time here and I couldn't agree more that the people make this a great place to visit . I went to a small island off of Bohol and even though they had no electricity or running water everyone was welcoming and generous with their time and food 🙂
I don’t doubt it!!
I think the level hospitality of Filipinos is due to the fact that they are separated by islands. And long before airplane or fast craft travel arrived, people travel for days in small boats so that when they arrived in another island, people are so like happy to see new faces ,new people and since everyone had that experience traveling and knew how exhausting it was, they offer the best food and accommodation to the newcomers.
Well, this is just my theory though as a Filipino who had been a receipient of this hospitality from fellow Filipinos so many times and who had experience as a kid how my parents afforded this kind of hospitality to visitors who arrived in our house. My mom always had clean blankets,pillows kept in closets reserved for any visitos: family relatives or even strangers. And of course, to slaughter chicken for food. That is why as kid, I'd always love to have visitors coming because we get to eat delicious food than usual meals😂
Wow. Where are you currently? Enjoy the islands. Stay safe
Panglao?
@@ryanh2479 Jao Island off of Talibon Bohol
You’re spot on , Filipinos are chatty , if you like talking and exploring caves , water falls and beaches then Philippines is the place to be . Thank you for speaking so highly of my country and for embracing our culture .
Can you be my tour guard when I come that side?
yeah i cant. do the chatty they blow up my social media.
Chatty, I love that
The beaches are beautiful, but the mountains in central and north Luzon are spectacular. It's almost like what you would envision paradise to be. The PI is truly a blessed country.
You nailed this video! I have been married to a Filipina for 12 years and you nailed the culture so friendly and helpful always. We are here now visiting family in northern Luzon and getting ready to visit Boracay, Bohol and Siargao over the next two weeks! Thanks for posting your videos! Super helpful!
One minute in and I'm crying. Haha. I miss the sunshine, the warmth, the joy, the kindness of the people in my home country. I'm glad you're enjoying living there. You'll always be with family.💖
It's our nature being filipino that we are hospitable,humble,kind and we always smiled no matter what we been through in life.
yes and always happy to give even if they have very little, beautiful people
@Theodore Olson go ahead
I have been living here in Rizal (Luzon) for almost 1 year with my new wife. You are exactly right about the kind hospitality.
This video was very well done. I learned something just by watching this for a few minutes.
I was in the Philippines for seven weeks earlier this year. I stayed in metro Manila, but visited El Nido and Baguio. What you said was on point. I enjoyed your video, and will return to the Philippines before the end of the year.
I just got back a week ago to the US and I gotta say I fell in love with the Phillipines it may not look like much but the home feeling, and welcoming feeling I got from the people and my fiancés family made me wanna stay there and live there.
Hi... I just found your channel. What you said about the Philippines made me feel so good inside. I met my Filipina in 2007 and I went to the Philippines in 2008 for 1 month and lived with her family no air conditioning just an electric fan and I fell in love with Zandy and the Philippines and I came back to America and started the I-129f fiancee visa and in about 6months I was flying Zandy to America and we habe been married since. I am so happy I found your channel and I will watch often... Just hearing you discuss the Philippines makes me miss that beautiful country.
Thank you soo much Sir for your Kind words about my humble country phils. God/Jesus bless you and your family!
I just spent the month of July in Valencia Negros. It was my first time in the Philippines and I'm from Southern California. All I can say is you're spot on with how wonderful it is to be in such a blessed place. I've never been happier than I was that month spending time with my wife's family and the local community. It was heartbreaking to have to leave. I will be back as soon as possible as I felt more at home in this foreign country then I ever have where I've lived most of my life in the US.
you are just a tourist, anywhere is paradise compared to the US
Agree 100%. Not all but a lot of Americans are so spoiled, inconsiderate, feel entitled, too caught up with money and material things and don’t understand the value of true happiness.
Jonathan, thank you for saying good things about Cebu and the Filipinos. Of course, every country has pros and cons but Filipinos are used to it, always worked hard, always nice, always smiling, always friendly and resilient, mostly never have time to think to give up, always looking for the positive side of every situation, thinking how to live with what they got and seeing it always as a daily blessing. Hope you meet more filipinos and enjoy your time in the Philippines. We always support those who are good people. Thank you also for being good to the Philippines.
Thanks for visiting our country
Many Filipinos can't even travel other part of the Philippines, 'cause many of us can't afford it. But through you, and other vloggers, we are able to see and experience the excitement watching your videos. And it kinda motivates me to explore life. Just wanna thank you for that. Your videos give inspiration and hope.
The way you talk about the Philippines and the people is so heart warming. Thank you 🙏
Thanks!
Ok thank you so much Rojo!!
“The energy is contagious!” You have described our people and culture to a T! You’ll find yourself going back and becoming homesick for the Philippines 🇵🇭 ❤️
That's true and Jonathan is so handsome he will meet his dream girl 😘😘😘
So true. Every time I left "for a year of two" I was in six weeks, max.
Paradise is addictive.
Beautiful
I’m actually in the Philippines right now from the USA , and your correct about the people and the Country is absolutely beautiful. Maybe America could take a lesson, so many rude people back at home , kinda want to extend my stay myself
Yeah, some of the best garbage dumps on the planet are found in Manila, lots of employment opportunities there.
Ah yes, the Philippines, land of literature, sophistication and art. No filthy alleys, no disgusting open sewerage, no criminals or beggars infesting the streets... tf 😑
What do you do for cash? Bring a lot or find ATMS on the islands? I’m planning a trip now
@@RogueReplicantno school shootings
@@DreamyyArt Correct. And more people die from dysentery and cholera in the disgusting slums full of third world eyesores, t f 😑
Thank you so much Sir for your great appreciation here!!Filipinos are warm-hearted people! Thank you as well for promoting the beautiful Philippines!!!!
I was in the Philippines for 3 weeks, and I agree, the people are amazing. Very friendly. I had a great time enjoying the beauty of the country(I've never seen a sunset as beautiful as the one I saw there), and the food is fantastic!
Not my Filipina wife's family. Many family members borrowed tuition money and never paid it back. One sister lied about her son going to college so she could get tuition money. I was told by her nieces and nephews there is only one trustworthy person out of 150 people.
Yes 2 months is NOT enough! There's just something that keeps pulling me back😁! Great video man and keep at it, the world is a beautiful place and the Philippines is my personal favorite🤩
Thank you for loving the Philippines. We, the Filipinos are very hospitable as long as you treat us good. We will reply more than you could. Enjoy your stay...dont hesitate to ask the locals because every Filipino/Filipina as very helpful. Eventhough we are lack of resources/wealth...we are rich in love to anyone who needs help especially foreigners like you who is kind.
I have found remarkable kindness all over SE Asia. The Philippinos are probably the friendliest people but I have had great experiences with people in Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore. I just love it there. Can't wait to visit the Phillipines early next year.
I'm smiling while watching your Videos..Thank you for Appreciating Filipino People ..And thank you for exploring our Country. God bless you always take care and enjoy your stay. ❤🇵🇭🇵🇭
❤ Beautiful country, beautiful people, inside and out! Love the Philippines!
Thank you Madam. Hope you can visit again the islands.
did you alone?
I 100% agree with everything he said in the video, I initially came here for a 1 month's vacation and I've been here 6 months already. The locals are so so wonderful and welcoming. The beauty of the country as he explained is just magnificent. As a lover of nature, this country is just perfect.
Nice and thanks for visiting our country.
@@ronnienestor Thanks for welcoming me and i hope to continue enjoying my time here while it last. It's rainy and cold today, so I'll love to have some Tinola sabaw
@@de.seeker Absolutely amused by this :D A fave, too! I hope @Travel Escapes/Jonathan takes note about the Tinola: (mostly) chicken-based broth with green papaya or chayote (aka "sayote" locally), sili leaves traditionally (it's not spicy, promise, although some do include the long, green variety fruit ie. siling haba [haba adj.=length / mahaba n.=long] which may or may not be hot), ginger (a key ingredient). Bon appetit!
Thats how I fall in love with philippines,they care for everybody the hospitality are awesome.
I was stationed in Philippines in the 90's while in the military and absolutely loved it. I would go back there in a heartbeat if I could.
Stationed at Cubi from 88 to 91. I brought home a 5' souvenir.
@@subicstationditosailor4053 😉🥰
@@subicstationditosailor4053 the women truly are hard to exist lol It's no wonder American and British men and Australian men are going to Asia for romance
Please consider coming back , we would love to welcome you back❤️
You're right. Here in Philippines it doesn't matter whether you're a talented singer or can't sing at all. Most people don't mind it as long as you sing along with your friends and have fun, that is already appreciated. We bond a lot through singing.
I've been in 46 countries and the Filipino hospitality makes it my number one country to visit and not to mention that its more fun in the Philippines:)
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Hey I'm new to your channel , but I'm in the Philippines for the last 5 months, I totally agree with you on your experiences, as you go along and people get to know you , you will never want to leave...as soon as they get comfortable talking interacting with foreigners, ( they are a bit shy )you will be so comfortable , I don't plan on leaving honestly, the people are really amazing as you said ....have fun and enjoy bro.
Spent three weeks travelling to Bahol, Cebu, Moal Bohl and can confirm its an amazing place, people are unreal and so friendly!
Hey Jonathan.....I'm so glad you're feeling welcomed by the locals. You know growing up, being hospitable was something deeply instilled in us by our parents and grandparents. I still remember being told in whispers to always make our guests feel at home, make sure to offer them food or at least a beverage, and never leave then unattended. As an adult now, I see myself treating my guests the same way. It's certainly not unique to my family. I'm convinced to be kind and welcoming of guests is in the Filipino DNA. I'm waiting to see you do canyoneering at Kawasan Falls and swim with the whale sharks and take a "shower" at Tumalog waterfalls n Oslob.
too bad people in America can't behave this way
@@michaelsix9684 Not all naman in America are not hospitable. I think there's good and not so good in every country, race, ethnicity, and culture. I believe it's important that we Filipinos remain humble and not elevate ourselves at the expense of others lest we lose the luster of the pearl of our hospitality. It is that pearl that others notice and admire 🇵🇭
@@travellingvloggerfan12 well said
@@michaelsix9684 👍
Completely agree…
I've been saying this all over RUclips. I've been around Filipinos for a good part of my life and they are the most friendly people I've ever met. I have been planning on visiting the Cebu area so thanks for showing us around that area.
That is very true, Filipinos really are very hospitable, and unique compared to other countries. LONG LIVE FILIPINOS, WE ARE THE PRIDE OF OUR LAND.
I've been to many countries in Europe and been to North America and then I have been to the Philippines 🇵🇭 and it kinda stole my heart and mind... everything you talked about is true, the hospitality, the mind blowing sceneries and beaches ⛱ and the top notch cuisine, and the beautiful night life... I can go on and on about how great of a touristic destination the Philippines is.... Luckily, as a Saudi I don't need visa to go to the Philippines which is a very important factor when you plan to spend your vacation out of your country ... I hope you find the love of your life in the Philippines 👍... Good luck with everything Jonthan!
I miss Saudi Arabia, I worked in the kingdom for 7 years before moving to Canada.
@@CrisCallorina Great Keris! I have been to Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver in Canada. Where were you working in Saudi Arabia?
@@abdulrahmanalamri2473 worked as a Nurse in Al Khobar. Missing Arabic foods😁
@@CrisCallorina Al Khobar is one of the best Saudi Cities. Let me take a wild guess, I think you moved to Toronto, don't you? I miss filipino food as well, I miss particularly adobo 😋
@@abdulrahmanalamri2473 yes🙂😃.
Thanks Jonathan for appreciating my beloved country Philippines and countrymen. We Filipinos have a great respect to foreigners especially to Americans! 🇵🇭🇱🇷 From your Fil-Am subscriber here in L.A.
Absolutely. I was lucky enough to take an extended shore leave there in the early 80s. These people are incredible and for the most part they blew me away.
Cant wait to go here next month. Philippines is beautiful i agree all filipinos are like that. We are family oriented
I appreciate you showing the beauty of my country. I haven’t been home since the pandemic. I’m in the U.S. since 1998.
Being hospitable is something every Filipino child is taught early on. It shows good breeding in our society when you are hospitable and polite to guests.
You’ve got the most beautiful eyes! I hope you’ll find the love of your life in the Philippines. Beautiful country,nice and kind hearted people
Couldn't break the details down any better. Amazing observations and information. Just so proud with my countrymen keeping our tradition alive. Keep exploring, stay healthy and safe. God bless 🙏 🇵🇭
It warms my heart thinking how proud and pleased Filipino people will be watching this.
I am from Texas but I have traveled to Philippines 2 times. They are very nice people. you can not find hospitality like in phil anywhere in the world ... just a beautiful country with beautiful people
Make sure not to miss the Sinulog Festival on January 15, 2023, in Cebu. It's something that you'll definitely enjoy and treasure your whole life. You'll also meet a lot of vloggers of different nationalities there. Enjoy! Oh btw. Don't forget to bring extra clothes if you ever go to the Sinulog Festival.
Sinulog is not Even Close Not Until 3rd Week of January…
Good day sir Jonathan .we will support ur channel just like all the foreign vloggers here in my beautiful country..keep going..stay safe.God bless
thank you so much for your support!
Filipinos loves you Jonathan!
Yeah stay, who knows you’ll find the love of your life in the Philippines! Watching you from California 🇺🇸
I have lived in the Philippines coming up on 7 years so I do grin when people make videos about being in a country for a short time. It's like a marriage at first everything your spouse does is cute but after a while you notice things. I don't love the Philippines and I don't hate it, I just try to accept it for what it is and I don't try to change it. It's not for everyone and it's not all puppies and unicorns but it's a very good place so live.
I feel exactly like that. After a couple of months in the PI, I notice things that are just a little strange to me. Not in a bad or good way. I don't love it or hate it. But I will always be a foreigner and I will always have to keep my patience. Still, the Philippines is a wonderful country and I like it there.
That's a honest and realistic comment.
My wife is a Filipino and the beginning goes well, but now being in my homecountry after 2 years it turns to bad.
There are good and bad sides like all over the world.
Very true,been here 5 yrs,it wears you out sometimes,the downside is 60% the good is 40%
Agreed nice people but that changes when you meet them at work! Very bad customer service and you can hardly get anything you need or want in a timely fashion. Example. Bought brand new Honda CRF 300 rally. Fist tire change could not find the tires. On line or at the stores. Try calling a business. Good luck. 20% of the businesses have a working number. Most don't have a website. Same problem with brakes for my Sport Trac. Businesses close for lunch no service period. Buying anything imported is more expensive than buying in the USA. A gallon of milk is three times the cost. Many issues. But marrying a philipina means deal with it.
The video maker has only been here a month. Its not all rambows. But what i can say is my philipine girlfriend is a different breed and generaly a good person.
Nice video. Thanks for taking the time to make and post. It's now on my list. Cheers.
New subscribers here! Love the fact in your videos you focus on meeting the locals while discovering the country. That’s why I miss home so much because everyone is always so happy no matter what their circumstances are in life. Everyone is so cheerful so you don’t feel alone and depress.
Love watching your videos I’m a Filipino living in California and longing to go back to the Philippines and visit places I’ve never been. Thank You for sharing these insights
So much to see here! Hopefully you can come back and visit them soon!
I'm a digital nomad from Zimbabwe, Southern Africa, and I have been in the Philippines for 3 months now. I can relate to your experience, you can never get enough of this awesome country. I think I'll be here for a little over a year before I move on to Thailand
Thank you brother. We always welcome people from anywhere in the world.
@@ronnienestormuch appreciated, it's a beautiful country with very welcoming people
What city are u at Takudzwa?
@@rgasta7765 I'm in Northgate Alabang, Metro Manila
@@takudzwamazwienduna Cool,how do u like it? Are the people friendly? I would love to know
I REALLY want to visit the Phillipines before I die. Such a positive, uplifting culture!
Thank you from Philippines ❤
You should come and visit but not before you die how can you enjoy and have fun if your life expectancy is already short.
@ceciliaibardolaza2581 I hope one day to do so. I'd love to climb a tree, get a coconut, then drink it on the sands of the beach. Not to mention your excellent food! When I visit the Phillines I'm gonna go up two weight classes!
I can host you in my tiny house.
@simplelivingtranspinay5892 Are you being serious?
Love your video bro. I've lived and traveled all over SE Asia, but have yet to travel to the Philippines. I'm now more inspired, and grateful. 🙏👊
Love watching your videos, Jonathan! And you're right, Filipinos are so chill, even after natural disasters like typhoons, you'll still see Filipinos smile!☺️ Anyway, can't wait to see your next adventures! Enjoy Pinas and stay safe! 🙌🤩
You're absolutely free to visit 7k plus islands in the Philippines, but bear in mind the last quarter of the year is a rainy season. If you guys staying till the December, then I assured you how Filipinos are generous, accomodating, friendly and hospitable especially this coming Christmas season.
Nice listening to all your comments. By the way I am a lawyer by profession in the phils now vacationing in the US in CA visiting my 5 children, 4 nurses & a doctor and I say your comments are honest, factual & interesting but I would want you to give more negative comments which I am sure you have experienced so people visiting my country there would be more cautious especially in the big cities like Manila & surrounding cities & Cebu too. I would also wish that you could see my home city, VIGAN in the northern part of the phils chosen one of the 7 wonder cities in the world by UNESCO which is entirely different from all other places in the phils. you have visited & will visit.
Take care always, be vigilant of people & places you intend to visit & thanks for promoting my country to the world. Thank you
Really a great watch !! I am ready to be there !! Thanks
Thanks for watching!
GLAD UR ENJOYING YOUR STAY IM FROM DUMAGUETE AND WE THANK YOU FOR VISITING US❤🎉❤🎉❤
Thank you Jonathan for visiting Philippines. Yes, Traveling around Philippines can still be difficult and internet in secluded areas is not reliable. I hope this will be sorted out soon as this is vital for Tourism industry. Do a lot of research first is needed before you go to another island to island take the easier way and time. Good WiFi is a must and I hope this will sorted out soon. God Bless You enjoy the rest of your stay. Xxx
I’m from Cebu and now living in the US. I’m glad that you like the Philippines. I agree with you the plane tickets are expensive. Filipino really are hospitable especially with foreign visitors. Yes, don’t let your guard down. Every where you go there is bad people and good people. It’s is really great to see the all provinces/ islands in the Philippines because each one of the an island have different charms. Hope you have a safe and interesting stay.
wow jonathan, your channel is definitey growing so fast since you started vlogging about the philippines. the support is overwhelming. we look forward to you living here one day. ☺️
Loved your vlogs from a Filipino who lives here in the USA. Enjoy my country!
Hello @travelEscape thank you for visiting and staying in the Philippines my beautiful Country... Also thank you for the honest rewiews Appreciated,! Enjoy staying in the Philippines.
I spend 2 weeks a year in the Philippines and love it. I travel all over the world and it’s the best.
I thank you humbly for appreciating us Filipinos!😊❤
My brother married a lovely Philippine woman and they have been together 25 years and have never had an argument. She is kind and thoughtful and respects his side of the family too. They first met through a mutual friend, and they said they both felt a magnetic pull towards each other which was unexplainable.
When my mother died, her Philipino friends who were only acquaintances of my mother came to the funeral to support us. They did not come to the wake because they believe that was only for my mother's closest friends. So humble, but I would have been very pleased if they came.
Did you say married and “ never had an argument”
@@tagastaana9533 True. Yes some disagreements. It is not in her nature to be anything but kind and modest.
Philippines has incredible natural beauty, amazing country!
Great info! Ive been living in Vietnam for years and have almost gone to the Philippines many times. Thanks for the video
We wish you well in your extended stay in the Philippines. We love having foreign guests and yes, we love to chat and make our foreign guests feel at home. We wish you a wonderful journey here. Take care! Have fun. Enjoy.
Hi Jonathan, your video will help others to get an idea how it’s like living in the Philippines, from new timers like you.
I love the honesty of the good and not well experienced you had recently to understand more about that place and the people.
Thank you for sharing your video and your personal view of the Philippines! Love it!
Love it! I always enjoyed your content and happy to here your opinion and i agree! All of them are valid, and the negative ones are something we need to improve. More power to you sir :)
Thank you!!
So happy you like our country Jonathan. That's also the reason why I like watching your videos. You know that's the nature of us Filipinos, even in the face of poverty and difficult times we still manage to smile and laugh. Take it from me, I lost my motorcycle with the bank, and I can't work anymore as a delivery driver, my wife and I ate once a day because of the financial situation we are in but we're still happy and one reason for that is your videos. Watching your videos makes me smile and joyfull.
I was born in Philippines but migrated here in the U.S since 2006, by then I never got a chance to go back in there. I love the way your vlogging, it's really pure and authentic. I hope I can go back there soon🙏🏻
Thank you for loving our country "Philippines". Good luck on your next episode and have fun in there. 👏🏻😀
Even local tourists has negative experience especially when it is about the fare, but at the end of the day you'll count on the positive experiences you had while you are in the Phillipines. Hope that you can reach the Island of Mindanao. Salamat ❤️
I agree..
So true. So Much more now.
Be great to live somewhere friendly. I'm from a small city in Australia and you can't even say, " G'day" to a stranger when walking down the street without them giving you a stern look and refusing to reciprocate. I'm sure it' would be different there.
If you were to give such an unfriendly response in the Philippines, they might wonder what in the world is wrong with your soul!
Other places with warm gracious people are Chile, Cuba, Malaysia, Japan, Brighton and Devon in England, and New Orleans in the USA. You feel like you never want to leave.
Places I don't like the people are Lisbon in Portugal, New York and Miami Florida.
same here in Houston, TX, hope to leave soon after 35 yrs. such an unfriendly place
Really appreciate you deciding to spend more time in 'pinas. One thing you can do to know more about 'pinas is to do a bike tour in the island of MIndanao, you might even find a place to stay when you decide to do so. Always ingat on your adventures, Jonathan
Thank you Jonathan😊your vlog encouraged my boyfriend more to come in my country he is your subscriber and he is enjoying watching your vlog he cant wait to come im Philippines next year,
Oh thank you both for watching!! Make sure he eats Balut 20 days on his first day in the country! 😂
Great video! This is not a criticism, but I love it when someone from the US goes to the PI and is surprised about the "energy" they see. That's what's called the "happiness factor" in the Philippines. Now don't get me wrong, because when you go to the Philippines, there's a lot of poverty and poor infrastructure compared to what we are familiar with here in the US. What most Americans don't understand is that someone in the Philippines can be happy with a lot less than what we as Expats have. Combined with the high level of Faith in Philippines, there's a level of contentment that is hard for many expats to understand...
But be forewarned... It will have an impact on you! If you can let your guard down and integrate with the Vibe... It will be a stress reducing experience and one that is very life changing. That's why a lot of expats settle in the Philippines. I plan on living in multiple countries when I retire and the PI is one of them!
I was in the Philippines in 1976, and must agree. It's the people that make it a wonderful country.
Try cannoniring in Kawasan Falls ...
An ultimate adventure in Cebu
I would love to. I just don't have a case for my gopro.. If I find a case, I'll be there!
@@travelescapesOFFICIAL you need a good stamina doing the activities there. Haha Touriists said its hard. Lol
First time viewer - great video. I always wanted to do something like you are but never really had the guts. I'm single and never wanted to travel alone. I admire you for getting out and doing it.
I have been with my Filipina wife now for 12 years, the best years of my life. One of the most caring, loving and hard working people I have ever met. My health is failing as I get older, but she cares for me beautifully. We have a couple of Apartments there and some businesses for when we retire there. Her family are wonderful too, they named one of their sons after me. I travelled the World as a travel agent, but the Filipinos are easily the most hospitable and friendly people I ever met. Cannot wait to go back.
I remember when you came out with your moving to PH video (while you were still in Thailand). Glad PH seems to have exceeded your expectations. We hope you'll make PH your second home. :)
Having support before I came helped me make the decision to come! Thank you for supporting me from the beginning!!
@@travelescapesOFFICIAL You're welcome :) Was more than happy to :)