Dubai Off The Beaten Path: By Sea, Air & Land (+ Sterling Pacific Luggage Review)

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    Our family’s catching a flight from our part-time home in the Philippines to the opposite side of Asia, touching down in the city and emirate of Dubai. Even though this is our first time in the UAE, we’re bypassing the obvious tourist traps in search of some Arabian adventure that’s more off the beaten path. So we’re about to explore Dubai by sea… by air… and by land. And for the first time in a long time, we’re traveling with a carry-on suitcase - but only for a very special reason. @sterlingpacific
    Contents:
    0:00 Intro
    0:25 Heading to NAIA (Manila Airport)
    2:10 Sterling Pacific Luggage Review
    7:30 Flight to Dubai
    8:15 Hot Air Ballooning
    14:33 Dubai By Sea
    21:37 Desert Adventures Base Camp
    25:08 Dune Bashing
    28:57 Conclusion
    29:24 Behind the Scenes
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 137

  • @dyantrishacarisma2755
    @dyantrishacarisma2755 Місяць тому +13

    I dont know but I just love this family so much. I'm a filipino residing in Canada right now and i miss the Philippines so much. Their videos made me feel like I'm back in the Philippines. Theres so raw and real. I dont even skip the ads as I want them to keep travelling and make videos! Love it! 😍😍😍😍

  • @oscieestanislao5840
    @oscieestanislao5840 Місяць тому +2

    This is probably the most luxurious blog I've ever watched.

  • @celestenacious
    @celestenacious Місяць тому +6

    I can't help but notice -- Erin Lockwood has a striking resemblance to Leslie Mann, (the younger version.😊)

  • @edaalmoguera8261
    @edaalmoguera8261 Місяць тому

    Welcome to abu dhabi, im sure all of u will love it... Im here now in the Phil. but i work in abu dhabi for a long time as a nurse, now im retired.enjoy & have fun. ❤️

    • @AlwaysBeChanging
      @AlwaysBeChanging  Місяць тому

      We loved Abu Dhabi! ❤️ that episode is next 👍🏻

  • @sachinkambadur6940
    @sachinkambadur6940 Місяць тому

    I really liked your Dubai vlog, was very nice, reminds me of the travel I have done there. In general, i love all your travel videos, the best family youtubers on youtube. Next time there are awards for best travel vloggers, you got my vote. I am looking forward to your next set of vlogs.

  • @ricardojustiniano7193
    @ricardojustiniano7193 Місяць тому +4

    How was Cebu Pacific Manila to Dubai? Its a low cost airline but I think it serves its purpose. We also got a good deal for a family of 5. Set my expectations and it was a good flight---on time, comfortable seats, with electricty plug for gadgets( I downloaded movies from Netflix), we pre ordered our meals and food was good. After 8 hours we are in Dubai on time! Cebu Pacific gets you to where you want to be at a fraction of a cost compared to legacy airlines. (not sponsored) just stating our experience for future travellers.

    • @AlwaysBeChanging
      @AlwaysBeChanging  Місяць тому +1

      We have mixed feelings about the Cebu Pacific flight. The price was unbeatable! But our seats didn't recline and it was an overnight flight so sleeping was really uncomfortable. I wish I knew better to order our meals in advance. I wasn't prepared to have to pay for coffee, water, snacks, etc.

    • @mylahbarreto5265
      @mylahbarreto5265 Місяць тому +1

      @@AlwaysBeChanging wooow, I’m sorry. Sounds rough. Thank you for the information, very helpful. Although the price is great, might be better to opt for another airline

  • @blackbearstores2340
    @blackbearstores2340 Місяць тому +1

    Silent follower here. Love your videos. Thank you so much!

    • @AlwaysBeChanging
      @AlwaysBeChanging  Місяць тому

      Lucky for us, not too silent 🤗 Thank you for your support!

  • @KINGKONGAIN2
    @KINGKONGAIN2 Місяць тому +1

    Great video. Thank you for the great scenery and beautiful family video. Thank you.

    • @AlwaysBeChanging
      @AlwaysBeChanging  Місяць тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it 🤗 we had fun making it.

  • @Lost-Then-Found
    @Lost-Then-Found Місяць тому

    This is absolutely not the typical Dubai itinerary which makes your vlog concept of “air, sea & land” uniquely spectacular. It’s so refreshing to see and experience Dubai from those 3 vantage points. P.S. Your hot air balloon landing was definitely impactful - literally and figuratively. 😅

    • @AlwaysBeChanging
      @AlwaysBeChanging  Місяць тому +1

      Melanie, you are the absolute best! Thank you for being so helpful for this entire trip. Can’t wait for our Antarctica cruise with you! 🤗🫶

  • @jadezworld4826
    @jadezworld4826 Місяць тому +1

    DUBAI has many filipinos too. and Arabic people love filipinos there. Filipinos play a huge workforce for their economy and market.

    • @AlwaysBeChanging
      @AlwaysBeChanging  Місяць тому

      We met so many wonderful and kind people there and many were Filipinos. 🫶

  • @maureenmaynard1057
    @maureenmaynard1057 Місяць тому

    I hope Cole takes non-drowsy Dramamine! I also get very motion sick on boats, but LOVE them. Love your family and your videos, thanks for taking us along on all your adventures!

    • @AlwaysBeChanging
      @AlwaysBeChanging  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks! 😊 we should be better about traveling with it but he usually never cares because he’s just so excited about whatever activity we’re doing 🤗

  • @maricelviray2281
    @maricelviray2281 Місяць тому +1

    Oh so great, so beautiful places in Dubai, I love for being adventures your family keep it More more country It can still be visited, and it can be shown in blogging ❤❤

  • @rickbuencamino358
    @rickbuencamino358 Місяць тому

    That was epic. Especially the "Dune Bashing". And doing it in a Land Cruiser....literally the best vehicle to do it in.
    One thing you missed in Dubai was trying the local Jollibee. They have menu items that are unique to Dubai like the Chicken biryani and from what my friends in Dubai told me... it's really good.

    • @AlwaysBeChanging
      @AlwaysBeChanging  Місяць тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! We had the best time there. We’ll have to hit up Jollibee next time but I don’t think we saw any while we were there.

  • @mylahbarreto5265
    @mylahbarreto5265 Місяць тому +1

    LOVE the new suitcase!! Worth the investment!

    • @AlwaysBeChanging
      @AlwaysBeChanging  Місяць тому

      It is the nice suitcase we've ever encountered. Luggage goals for sure!

  • @pvdogs2
    @pvdogs2 Місяць тому

    Great video!! Poor Cole did not look like he was going to make it to the end of the Dune Bashing without hurling. I recently saw a bit of a vid where falcons were being trained for a race in Bahrain. They are magnificent birds. The purse for the race was quite substantial too.

    • @AlwaysBeChanging
      @AlwaysBeChanging  Місяць тому

      Oh wow, I bet. We learned that the falcons are worth tens of thousands of dollars.

    • @pvdogs2
      @pvdogs2 Місяць тому

      @@AlwaysBeChanging Yes, and they are very well cared for.

  • @SharingTravelMoments
    @SharingTravelMoments Місяць тому

    Great video guys, its like watching a tv series with you guys, had to laugh when Brooklyn diverted you guys back to the Cat idea, seems like she is hell bent on having a cat, will be fun watching how the CatGate turns out

  • @HappyMochies
    @HappyMochies Місяць тому +2

    I felt the adrenaline when the guy told you to hop into the basket of the air balloon 😂 🎈

  • @MarissaLaZar-zw6vd
    @MarissaLaZar-zw6vd Місяць тому +1

    I ❤ UAE! I took my then 18 year old son on his Spring break in 2016. He said that was his Best travel destination ever. We did the camel ride, desert sand dunes ride and visited a nomadic tent 😊
    You should go to Groome,Turkey. They're experts there with tons of hot air balloons with soft landings on a trailer then top it off with a glass of champagne 🥂🍾😍

    • @AlwaysBeChanging
      @AlwaysBeChanging  Місяць тому

      I think a turkey has the ultimate hot air balloon experience there. That’s on our list of things to do 🤗

    • @andriandriansyah8367
      @andriandriansyah8367 29 днів тому

      Nice like

  • @itsnoterica
    @itsnoterica Місяць тому

    That’s genuinely one of the nicest suitcases I’ve ever seen. Dare I say, it looks even nicer than its Rimowa counterpart

    • @AlwaysBeChanging
      @AlwaysBeChanging  Місяць тому

      💯 it’s the most beautiful suitcase we’ve ever seen.

  • @reyronaldsolde2923
    @reyronaldsolde2923 Місяць тому

    Omg! So beautiful experience! My plan next year will do skydiving in Dubai on my 50th bday!

  • @bethanyangeles8098
    @bethanyangeles8098 Місяць тому

    Looks like a great place to go, my bucket list destination!
    Erin I love your turquoise dress, where did you get this???

    • @AlwaysBeChanging
      @AlwaysBeChanging  Місяць тому

      Thanks! I'm so glad you asked. My friends own my favorite boutique store in Denver, www.juneruby.com She is coming out with her own line of cover ups soon and I'm so excited to start showing them!

  • @jigA48
    @jigA48 Місяць тому

    Love all your videos ❤

  • @jayalanjaque
    @jayalanjaque Місяць тому

    Always take care in all of your traveling.wish to meet you all in person.

  • @jparreno
    @jparreno Місяць тому

    i'm more of an underwater guy thats why i stick to scuba diving but i promised myself i would only try sky diving over Palm Jumeira so it's on the bucket list... one day!

  • @theoadelaidabondocabe7261
    @theoadelaidabondocabe7261 Місяць тому

    Congratulations to you guys lovely family to takes a amazing “Balloon Air Rides” today’s in Dubai city with other tourists in the Middle East April of 2024❤❤❤

  • @OHANA-Beach-Suites-CDO
    @OHANA-Beach-Suites-CDO Місяць тому

    Super cool video guys! Dubai is on our Bucket List soon! My wife wants to do the hot air balloon ride for sure! Our old boss is a front office director at the Atlantis The Royal so we definitely want to stay there! Tell Colt I was the same way with motion sickness for air planes, car rides etc when I was his age, but it gets better and goes away a few years later! That suitcase looks super cool and you're right we go through many suitcases in the past 18 years of traveling so good investment there! Have fun and safe travels!

    • @AlwaysBeChanging
      @AlwaysBeChanging  Місяць тому +1

      Atlantis will be incredible. And the hot air balloon is a must. I bet it would be most enjoyable without the haze and humidity.

  • @aisumelef211
    @aisumelef211 Місяць тому +1

    I passed by Dubai en route to the Philippines. My sister booked dinner for me and my husband at the QE2. I couldn't resist going there after finding out it was retired and docked in Dubai. I first knew about the QE2 from Lindsay Lohan's The Parent Trap. It was still very elegant inside and out. ❤

  • @theoadelaidabondocabe7261
    @theoadelaidabondocabe7261 Місяць тому

    Welcome to Dubai city,UAE this week in great joy & peace April of 2024❤❤❤I wish you guys safe journeys for more new videos to come up soon in 2024❤❤❤

  • @XabierInaki72
    @XabierInaki72 Місяць тому

    It would have been really funny if falcon crapped on Colt's head. 😆 Those kids make the vlogs more entertaining. 😁

  • @niko8010
    @niko8010 14 днів тому +1

    Awesome video! Which sling bag and size is that. Looks great

    • @AlwaysBeChanging
      @AlwaysBeChanging  12 днів тому

      Thank you!
      I have the largest version of this sling: followabc.com/stuff-we-love/pgytech-onemo-sling-camera-bag

    • @niko8010
      @niko8010 12 днів тому

      @@AlwaysBeChanging Thanks!!

  • @LilyBeth-wm6lg
    @LilyBeth-wm6lg Місяць тому

    Great video ❤🇵🇭

  • @mariorobles5725
    @mariorobles5725 Місяць тому

    Great tour.

  • @mylahbarreto5265
    @mylahbarreto5265 Місяць тому +1

    Well chosen activities!

  • @well-blazeredman6187
    @well-blazeredman6187 Місяць тому +1

    That suitcase wants to be stuffed with eighty million dollars and rolled out of a Terry Benedict casino. I'll concede it's a thing of beauty.
    Good video.

    • @AlwaysBeChanging
      @AlwaysBeChanging  Місяць тому +2

      Haha 💯 and plus points for an Ocean’s 11 reference.

  • @mariarequina6203
    @mariarequina6203 Місяць тому

    Wow i always traveling because i am OFW. And that laggage bag i think much stronger and much safer to carry.

  • @theoadelaidabondocabe7261
    @theoadelaidabondocabe7261 Місяць тому

    Congratulations to you guys lovely family to heads from Manila, The Philippines to Dubai city,UAE this week to rides a remarkable hot air balloon with other tourists in 2024❤❤❤

    • @AlwaysBeChanging
      @AlwaysBeChanging  Місяць тому

      That's fantastic! You're going to have a great time 😊

  • @Luzzzzie
    @Luzzzzie Місяць тому

    Like the luggage looks durable and easy wheeling.

  • @ricardojustiniano7193
    @ricardojustiniano7193 Місяць тому

    Can you make a cebu pacific Manila to Dubai Honest Review?

    • @AlwaysBeChanging
      @AlwaysBeChanging  Місяць тому +1

      Here’s the short version… It was about 10 hours in firm economy seating, with very narrow armrests, and no reclining whatsoever. It was, in all honesty, the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken in my life. Don’t recommend.-Phil

  • @pragyankefacts
    @pragyankefacts Місяць тому

    Amazing family 😊😊😊😊

  • @mylahbarreto5265
    @mylahbarreto5265 Місяць тому

    Google hasn’t failed me anywhere in the world when searching for my flight info - I just enter flight number and voilà!!! 😅

  • @hannaliza2221
    @hannaliza2221 Місяць тому

    I really wanna go there in Dubai 🤗 enjoy and be safe 😂♥️🙏

  • @5100yes
    @5100yes Місяць тому

    My Bucket list !😎 Lots of filipinos there too 🤣 Be forewarned though !! I've had bad experiences with Cebu Air Pacific . Lots of people have even though there's tons of promos .

    • @AlwaysBeChanging
      @AlwaysBeChanging  Місяць тому

      This is spot on for our experience. The prices were fantastic but the most uncomfortable flight we’ve ever taken. Plus, they nickel and dime you for everything once you buy the tickets.

    • @5100yes
      @5100yes Місяць тому

      @@AlwaysBeChanging Yes! And there's delays to cancellations that can really get to you !

  • @titahodge6278
    @titahodge6278 Місяць тому

    How much was the airboat ride? Looks fun?

    • @AlwaysBeChanging
      @AlwaysBeChanging  Місяць тому

      We paid for everything as a package so I’m not sure how much the boat ride was on its own. You should contact Vicky 😊 her contact information is in the description.

  • @andriandriansyah8367
    @andriandriansyah8367 Місяць тому

    Nice like and I am from indonesia country always very like

  • @frankiefernandez9225
    @frankiefernandez9225 Місяць тому

    Happy Trip 🫶

  • @raptorgonzo4666
    @raptorgonzo4666 Місяць тому

    Phil.....what's your AFSC in the Air Force?

    • @AlwaysBeChanging
      @AlwaysBeChanging  Місяць тому

      Been so long I don't know the code itself but I was a crew chief on 130s (ECs and MCs) at DM (Tucson) and Kirkland (Albuquerque). Were you USAF?

    • @raptorgonzo4666
      @raptorgonzo4666 Місяць тому

      @@AlwaysBeChanging was a CE guy in the AF back in the day

  • @ericlee6495
    @ericlee6495 Місяць тому

    Hey there I’m Eric and your kids are so cute 🥰

  • @Khairun-dx3uw
    @Khairun-dx3uw Місяць тому

    Dubai seem very clean city right ?

  • @CATEYES-
    @CATEYES- Місяць тому

    Lol what better than travel to Indonesia Bali and around , than to Dubai full of skycrapers and very dry scenes.

  • @jigA48
    @jigA48 Місяць тому

    I want that luggage better than Rimowa!

  • @artlondon5459
    @artlondon5459 Місяць тому

    cool..

  • @mylahbarreto5265
    @mylahbarreto5265 Місяць тому

    I prefer Grab when in Philippines as well! Wooooooaaahhhh, that is CHEAP!! Enjoy!!!

  • @mylahbarreto5265
    @mylahbarreto5265 Місяць тому

    Bloopers 😂😂😂

  • @philipprubia609
    @philipprubia609 Місяць тому

  • @kirbyisjaye
    @kirbyisjaye Місяць тому

    Love this vlog, ABC back in touring the world.
    Another thing I love. Phil using KILOMETER 😅 sorry americans

    • @AlwaysBeChanging
      @AlwaysBeChanging  Місяць тому

      haha! We are traveling the American out of us 😅. Getting more and more used to meters vs feet

  • @Wheelztotheworld
    @Wheelztotheworld Місяць тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @axizcorp
    @axizcorp Місяць тому

    Have you noticed the number of Filipinos in Dubai? :D

  • @krisb-travel
    @krisb-travel Місяць тому

    beautiful suitcase but damn $2000

  • @paulgedavid
    @paulgedavid Місяць тому +1

    2:33 wow thats a very sexy luggage

    • @AlwaysBeChanging
      @AlwaysBeChanging  Місяць тому +1

      💯!! It’s almost too nice to use. It’s beautiful to just look at. Not sure we’ve seen any suitcase made this well.

  • @jvdiaz
    @jvdiaz Місяць тому

    2000 USD with only 2 wheels…please.

    • @AlwaysBeChanging
      @AlwaysBeChanging  Місяць тому

      What would you say is a reasonable per-wheel max cost? 😄

  • @kadangyan
    @kadangyan Місяць тому

    buy your gold chains and things in dubai not in the Philippines

  • @fallenejoski
    @fallenejoski Місяць тому

    So majority of the workers in dubai are filipinos and Indians, where are the arab citizens? 😂

    • @TommyHoff
      @TommyHoff Місяць тому

      Those are too damn lazy to work!

    • @AlwaysBeChanging
      @AlwaysBeChanging  Місяць тому

      UAE citizens have a pretty sweet setup! I would venture that most have jobs and many of those are provided by the government. Not only do they not pay any taxes, but they get paid by the government just for being citizens. And most of their living expenses, from housing to health, are paid for. This is why you really cannot become a UAE citizen if you aren't born one!

    • @fallenejoski
      @fallenejoski Місяць тому

      @@AlwaysBeChanging wow! Awesome! So lucky to be born as uae citizens then!