Probably - just probably - the world's most celebrated location of Christmas - call it Ground Zero, maybe - is actually in the Philippines. With celebrations starting in September, the lights and events build up 'til December 25. Catholics attend Midnight Mass, as you may see. To maximize your experience, check out the City of Manila, Makati, BGC for more lights and events. And if you want a much cooler climate for Christmas, go and see Tagaytay, where you get a breathtaking view of Taal Volcano and its lake. It's a 2 - hour drive from Metro Manila. Enjoy the Season of Christmas 🎄 in the Philippines! 😉
Europe has the best Christmas celebrations. The historic sights, people are out in high streets for shopping and dining. The US has the best Christmas light and neon displays in New York. Probably the best in the world.
Please stop yung pagbubuhat ng sariling bangko.. hindi maganda. Yes, we have the best xmas scenes in Asia because of religion and Filipinos really celebrate but NOT in the world. Goodness..
@@ronnienestor Been to the Big Apple, already. Well, they have nice lights. But when it comes to trying to show the lights and glamor, the Philippines - in all their eagerness to celebrate Christmas - still takes the cake. (And, btw: Goodness. 🙂)
@@observerguy6943 yes, it’s normal kahit nga sa mga islamic countries meron din silang 13th month pag ramadhan.
Irony kasi yun. May Pasko dahil sa batang pinanganak sa sabsaban pero garbong materyoso ang selebrasyon sa birthday daw nya. Kristiyano ang Pilipinas, sabi ni Kristo ang mapagmalaki ibinababa pero Kristiyanong mapagmalaki.. Irony ng lahi natin.
Such a lovely couple. Thanks for sharing! Pleased to hear you’re staying until February ❤
Welcome to manila... always happy to see Dion's contagious SMILE🥰🥰🥰 beautiful couple. Enjoy.
That's so nice you are staying a month in manilla, must be nice to unpack and settle for a while.so happy lily has a nice home take care and looking forward to manilla content
We’re really happy & omg yes it feels AMAZING to properly unpack for a while! We wish we had her with us but we’re just glad she’s safe and happy ☺️
Glad this lovely couple are back in Manila and still enjoying their stay in the Philippines. I just love the positive vibes and happy disposition of this couple. I really wish for you two to enjoy Christmas and New Year in Manila to the fullest. 👍🏼❤️🎄🎁🎉
Good decission to stay here for christmas,staysafe guys and enjoy staying here in the philippines
Be sure to go to Sinulog Festival in Cebu on January. Its on the third Sunday of January and it is one of the largest regional festivals in the country. Events are everywhere in the city a week prior to the Grand Parade. You will never run out of content, and of course, you will have an unforgettable experience. Stay safe always and welcome back.
Thank you! We're making notes of all the festivals being recommended to us and will try to visit as many as possible
If you're in madaluyong, SM megamall is there and the Ortigas business district. Go to Podium Mall to see their beautiful Christmas decorations. Also the greenfield district.
We went past it on the MRT earlier today it looks great!! Will be checking out as many malls and their beautiful decorations as we can!
You've surpassed 10,000 subscribers. Well done! Have a wonderful and memorable Christmas in the Philippines. I wish I were there, too. Cheers from rainy and cold Spain.
Finally haha!! Thank you very much☺️ we didn’t know Spain was cold and rainy at Christmas, we thought it would be like here🤣
Its a Sunday and my family is watching your videos keep it up more power.. Enjoy the 🇵🇭 & keep safe
Bless you both for your kind hearts. Let’s hope Lily has found her forever loving home❤❤❤
Welcome back to Manila; hope you enjoy the sights & sounds of the city! Stay safe!
Thank you sir! We are actually loving being back, especially with all the holiday spirit going around!
On new year eve you can wath a tons of fire works on your balcony, keep going with your vlog Pilipinos are very supportive.
Hi..lovely couple,my favourite ever..we love you in enjoy your travel here,MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEWYEAR..but always take care..🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️..
Hello!! Thank you so much that’s so lovely 💙
Merry Christmas and New Year to you too🎄🥳
Most vloggers here in the Philippines or any other foreigners stay in BGC. That's something new. Good luck guys and have fun!
Thank you! We did consider staying in BGC but we loved this little apartment
Welcome bc k in Manila and experience Yultide Season and the cracking sounds of New Year.
Yey welcome back!!!!❤
Glad to hear that you guys are staying for a bit longer - I'm guessing you both didn't anticipate your length of stay here. Be careful now - some people never leave and decide to make the Philippines their second home base for traveling around Asia 😊 Happy holidays to you both!
We really didn't anticipate being here for this long! We thought we would be in a new country by Christmas but we love the Philippines and there is soooo much to explore here. May or may not have spoken about a potential base here... ;)
I'm so glad that Lily was able to find a home! It will be cool to see all that you will be doing in Manila coming up. The arcade looked like a lot of fun!
It was a great early Christmas present for us! Lots of fun stuff planned… as long as we don’t spend all our time in the arcades🤣
welcomeback to the philippines enjoy christmas
I missed you Travels to freedom👏🏻👏🏻I’ve been waiting and I hope to see more Vlogs of you guys. Stay safe please.♥️♥️😘
Yeah! enjoy your stay, thank you for sharing your video. Take care and stay healthy. 🎄🤙🏝♥️💐🙏🌹☮️😊
Good decision to stay in during the Christmas season in Manila. The festive mood and those beautiful Christmas lights everywhere for sure you will enjoy it.
Yup Christmas season is a lot more festive & colorful in Metro Manila! Specially the business & commercial districts!
Great video, have fun in Manila. Those lights are amazing
Thank you Josh! We have seen some amazing decorations since we got here it’s so beautiful
Awesome news 🎉
Really felt relieved you found a forever home for Lily just before you left :) And welcome to Manila! Since you're staying in Mandaluyong, i hope you can also check out Ortigas Center and it's malls. It's actually the second most important CBD here after Makati. Even the headquarters of Jollibee and San Miguel are in Ortigas. And check out the other CBDs too like Eastwood City, Filinvest City and Newport City. Try to visit also Okada Manila and Manila Ocean Park. :)
We were so pleased! Things happen for a reason🥰 we’ve made note of your recommendations, thank you!💛
Looking forward to your videos on your stay in Manila. So hard to constantly travel and be on the move, so it is nice that you can stay 1 month at one place.
We feel relieved that we are here for 1 month. Travelling every week really does drain us!
Sweet. Happy ending for Lily! :) Merry Chirstmas!!
enjoy your stay! not only does the ph has the longest "christmas season celebration", new year can get really festive as well. a friend from the U.S. once, commented that, he was used to see fireworks coming from selected, designated places; but here in the ph, it's coming from everywhere!
Congratulations on your 10k subscribers. Expecting great vlogs ahead as you spend Christmas in the Philippines. You may have been to Rockwell, Makati, BGC, and MOA last time your were in Manila but going there now that those places are all dressed up and lit for Christmas is like a total new experience again. Enjoy and stay safe.
Thank you! We’re so happy to be back in Manila for Christmas, it’s so festive here right now!
Enjoy your stay here in the Philippines,
Great video!
Your Chelsea jersey convinced me to subscribe. 😁
Love your videos guys happy holidays enjoy your christmas in manila phillippines
You're going to witness a banging fireworks display on New Year's eve from your balcony. 😎
We really want to go out for New Years but we know that our balcony would have an AMAZING fireworks show😬🤣
check out the christmas village in taguig. also a trip to tagaytay would be nice and see the taal volcano. make sure to go there on a weekday since it’s really busy there during weekends especially this season. if you want some beach getaway near manila, batangas has a lot of options. enjoy your christmas in manila! 😊
Since you're in Manila, try to visit Tagaytay City, about 2 to 3 hrs travel from Mandaluyong going south. It's a nice place with a lot of restaurants. You may visit Sky Ranch, Picnic Groove, and Palace in the sky. Nice place overlooking Taal volcano and a little bit cooler.
That sounds really nice, we will look at a little day trip down there for sure!
@@TravelstoFreedom not now because of traffic...traffic everywhere due to holiday rush season
OMG you stayed in Mandaluyong!! I know that greenwhich across it is the city municipal hall!
Welcome to our neighborhood, "MANILA" a city that has tons of energy. Make sure to lend some time to stroll at the SEASIDE for some good old Seabreeze and good eats.
Yes Dion and Louie I really enjoyed this lovely video ❤️Watching you2 in the arcade having such wonderful time that’s what life is all about...having FUN ❤️🇵🇭💙 Have an amazing one month in Metro Manila and be safe 🙏🥰
Welcom back manila happy couple enjoy explore in beautiful manila so nice Christmas tree and light god bless stay safe always watch your vlog
there's the annual christmas light show in the Ayala Triangle in Makati, you should definitely check that out
Iirc I think it’s everyday 6-10pm and shows every hour for like 20 mins. If you want Christmas vibe that’s def the spot 👌🏼 btw not from there but seen enough yt videos haha
Haha thank you very much! We’ll definitely head over there and check that out!
Absolutely love this couple and how you guys stumble upon things and just let your kid selves loose! How heartwarming ang fantastic to know of the happy encounter with Lily's new family-a highlight for sure and which she will thank you for the rest of her comfy and well-cared life *crossing fingers* (maybe when you happen to come around here again in a few years time and visit Bohol, you'll have a reunion of sorts-we all love a happy ending don't we?). A new swag haircut certainly preps you for the city, Louie.
'Grats on your 10K± milestone, only in the Philippines! Enjoy the city with all its buzz and holiday razzle dazzle safely as usual. Cheers ü
Aw thank you! We’ve spoken about returning to Bohol one day and the first thing on our list would be to see Lily again☺️ Louie had to be looking fresh for the festive season! Thank you for watching💛
How exciting enjoy your Christmas Dion and Louie. It's freezing here in the UK -4 last night in Oxfordshire. I wish I'm in Manila ... 💕
I hope u guys can make it to the SINULOG FESTIVAL in Cebu city next month 😊🤙
OMG YOU STAYING FOR SINULOG FESTIVAL BACK IN CEBU…. YOU GUYS ARE NOT GOING TO REGRET IT COZ THATS THE FESTIVAL OF FESTIVALS IN THE Philippines THE MAIN ATTRACTION ….SO MANY FOREIGN VLOGGERS COME TO THIS FESTIVAL SO THEY CAN EXPERIENCE IT …. BUT YOU WATCH OUT FOR THE PAINTS 😂😅 PEOPLES WELL PAINTED YOUR FACE SO Don’t WEAR A NICE CLOTHES JUST WEAR PLAIN SHIRT AND SHORTS, COZ YOU GOING TO BE SORRY 😂😅😂 THATS A WARNING 😅😂😂✌️👌💕🇺🇸 ENJOY GUYS 👍👍👍
Wow..absolutely you are 11K..
Congrats..and so greatfull fallen in touch with you guys upon rescuing lily..
While now you were renting apt..in BGC..as to witness xmas celebration in Manila..
Good to see you always and keep safe
Well come back!guys.Merry Christmas to you both.its more fun in the Philippines!❤🇵🇭Please check out Christmas light at BGC/MAKATI/ROCKWELL.its all everywhere in Manila and Provincies.
Thank you! We're making a list of places to visit around the Christmas period
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From Mandaluyong here (on the other side, across EDSA). You guys have a very nice view in your balcony to watch the fireworks on New Year.
We're debating whether to stay in on new years eve just because the view from our apartment should be great but we also want to go out and party with everyone else haha!
Welcome back to Manila guys! Enjoy our capital city Yes experience Christmas here in our city enjoy Christmas here ❤
Tagaytay City is also amazing during Xmas and a lil colder than Manila only 2 hrs by bus or car from Manila.
You are such a lovely couple! Enjoy your Christmas! Wish i could bump you there! 🤓
Well done guys you are amazing your followers agree your fab Christmas 🎄 love you guys and will be thinking of you for sure as always my heart ❤️ goes out to you both one proud mum I love both so much stay safe and I Dave your one of my Christmas Yorkshire puddings xxxxxmum
Thank you lovely! Love you lots and happy early Christmas haha! You keep them yorkshires in case you need to break a wall🤣💙
WOW STAYING IN THE PHILIPPINES FOR CHRISTMAS 🎄 AWESOME….HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAYS IN THE PHILIPPINES ❤🇺🇸🙌👋👌✌️👍👍👍
Things to experience on Christmas in PHL especially in MLA
1) Dawn Catholic church mass : 9 mornings, called "misa de gallo", from Dec 16 - 24 suggested church where the crowds are , Sto Domingo Church ( quexon city ) , Malate Church ( Manila ) , Manila Cathedral , Black NazareneChurch (quiapo ) .
2) try native delicacies sold outside churches during misa de gallo .
3) try to join Filipino Family dinner ( midnight ) on Dec 24 or lunch on 25.its a family reunions anywhere There are monito - monitas (exchange gift ) . Try from lower income to middle incomes families. Its more joyfull .
4) witness the "aginaldo" ,; giving of gift from godmothers / godfathers ( witnesses during ones baptism / confirmation ).
5) christmas parties is held in every companies, left& right .. Raffles for prizes are given.
You can visit Pampanga and see the giant lanterns display, the christmas capital of the Philippines,
Your bucket list for 2023 are the festivals in Visayas like SINULOG, Dinagyang, and even Panagbenga in Baguio after your stay in Metro Manila.
L&D -- Extended until February. Hurray! Thank you for the gift of more PH content. I do really appreciate them.
Yes try yo experience christmas and new year here in Manila visit Ayala triangle BGC Luneta Park Taguig East Wood City, Tagaytay an hour drive from Manila by Bus you can see the beauty of Taal volcano and some other places.
Welcome to Manila
You guys might even like the CHINESE LUNAR Year on Feb 2023, massively crazy activity too
Your condo unit has the view of Rockwell in Makati -- it has one of the most spectacular fireworks display on New Year's Eve.
Well...Ho, ho, ho! 🎄
Glad to hear you're back in Manila safe and well. Have you checked out the Okada fountain light show? Or even Rockwell skyscraper lights at night? Cheers! Nice haircut, mate!👍
Ho ho ho!! We havent checked those out yet but we'll add them onto our places to visit list! Thank you
hello there just subscribed enjoy your stay here in manila.take care always.👍😍😀🙏🇵🇭
Merry Christmas 🙏😊👍
Visit BGC and Power Plant Mall at Rockwell. Visit the Pantaleon Bridge with an awesome view of Rockwell at night!
Go to Batanes islands. The vibes there is only one of its kind. Aesthe beauty and idyllic terrene, reflecting the most honest culture.
Mandaluyong is a nice place. Most residents are mid to upper middle income Filipinos who reside in high rise residential towers, low rise apartments, townhouses, bungalows and modest houses.
Yes I saw you with ate nelly...in Malaysia if I'm not mistaken😁...
Try to visit this places
(Manila:Okada, Mall of Asia, Manila Ocean Park, Intramuros,
Tagaytay-Taal Volcano just hours from Manila. Batangas beach, Laguna-Pagsanjan Falls or hotspring, Quezon Province, Mt Makiling, MT Mayon, Taal Volcano, Mt Pinatubo, Hundred Island, Baguio-City of Pines coldest place in the Ph, Sagada, Mt Pinatubo, Subic, Banaue Rice Terraces. Boracay, El Nido Coron-Palawan, Bohol-Chocolate Hills. Sardines, Kawasan Falls, Tumalog falls, Batanes.
I appreciate those foreign vloggers whos staying longer in our country, it means that they are enjoying and not just focusing in gaining subscribers. Take care always to both of you. Merry Christmas🤶🎅🎄
We love it too much to leave haha! Merry Christmas x