My First Island in the Philippines! 🇵🇭
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- My First Island in the Philippines! 🇵🇭
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I admire your girlfriend. She’s adventurous and patient. No complaints riding the tricycles and jeepneys. She’s an excellent travel partner!
Definitely❣️😊
She is from Thailand and we from South East Asians are seldom to complain we are born not rich.
True! Nagkagod ba naman ug lubi sa tondo.. asa ka ana? Hahaha
@@sallysuay809 We us asians fights everything even patience 😊😂
It's nationality
My son is asking why I’m watching the same vlog on my iPhone, iPad and smart TV, and I told him, it’s simply addicting and my wife agreed 😀
Aha that’s brilliant! You’ve got you’re whole family tuning in for the channel. You’re a legend :)
@@MergimVlogsYT 😀😇😊😉😆🇵🇭🇸🇽🇸🇽
I did the same thing.
Watching on smart tv and iphone😂
me too! before i sleep, i watch using my phone then wake up using my tv. with all the views, u kinda have to watch it on a big screen.
Same here watching from Android tv and celphone and desktop comp in the office before signing check vouchers
So that's how you get there. You even documented the journey while on the boat and how it felt like. Most vloggers, dont film this part. They just do a quick 3 seconds quick-cut of it. Appreciate this style of vlog. 👍
You are so right!!! Quick cut everything so we can’t see the real life authentic travel management.
The Island hopping adventure starts now!. 😀
It does! I’m looking forward to it :)
Hotels have been getting very expensive and somehow also really full at the same time! You have some of the best vlogs I have ever seen. So informative!
Hi Mergim! I'm a new subscriber. I literally spent my rest day watching your vlogs here in PH. I thought you're just like the other foreign vloggers here, same style, checking different places, foods, etc. However, I was drawn to your vlogs the moment I noticed how you interact with the locals, no matter if you're in an affluent area or not. You treat people equally, kindly and friendly, regardless of their social status. We really appreciate that. I also like how transparent you are, showing if you're upset, disappointed or unimpressed, because it's not always all comfort and convenience. I think most of your Filipino subscribers are like me. We subscribed to your channel not just because of the quality or editing of your vlogs, but also because you gain our respect and admiration. More power to your vlogs! Always take care and have fun!
P.S. I forgot, about your girlfriend Maya, I adore her so much. She's very genuine and natural. You're a good match.
Yes indeed! Couldn't have said it any better than you did... 👌👍🤘
Yes. Same sentiments with you. We will support his vlogs the more
That's the spirit, rebounding after an unfortunate incident yesterday. It would be interesting to see you in a tropical environment. Don't be afraid to explore, even if things can go wrong sometimes. That's how we grow, right? Stay safe & hoping you will have a positive day ahead. ✌️
Pretty dope! it's like watching episodes of your favorite TV series, can't wait for the next one :)
There is a tribe there called the Mangyan, their Music and Culture is fascinating even to us locals. You should check the local Tourism there.. Mindoro is vast Island to explore, there is also a Tamaraw sanctuary there, an endangered animal endemic in that island,..
That is actually a go-to island for Me if i want a vacation and get out of the city life since it is the closest island to Manila
Praise God Mergim and Maya you both arrived safely in Mindoro. The unfortunate happened in Batangas just take it part of a journey and learned from it. Enjoy and have great fun there. 🙏
"the hotels in this region are extremely extortionate..."
yup... not even gonna bat an eyelash on that statement, I fully agree, some of these hotels are straight up exorbitant for services that are far from excellent.. 5k a night and not even a 5 star hotel?
definitely i stayed in 5 star hotel in makati it costed way less than 5k.. those hotels in batangas watch out..
Hey bud! Can't wait to see more of your Puerto Galera experience.
Can’t wait to get in there myself :)
From Puerto Galera, you could head south east and make your way to Tablas and Romblon, amazing sleeper islands. OR you could go to the south end of Mindoro to San Jose and catch a boat ride to... Coron! Just a fan making some suggestions. Also, yes, there are a lot of places to go in South Luzon and renting a car would make it a lot easier.
Oh my god! So much energy you two but I just love your enthusiasm and love of life. I have a hunch you’ll be staying in beautiful Philippines longer than you have planned. Have fun and stay safe out there.
Yes you’re right, we don’t know how long we’re going to stay here 😂
Great video, i watch them everyday!! keep em coming!!! Have fun in the Philippines!!!
6:25 its probably going LOWTIDE and the boat route has to change because the boat might bang into a shallow coral reef and will endanger the passengers. it is for the safety of the passengers why it has to go that way.
Since you're basically at the region called "Lower Tagalog/Mimaropa"... hopes this list works. Just choose...
VII. Mimaropa (Region IV-B)
Mindoro Occidental
• Tour around the capital of Mamburao
• A quick sidetrip to Calawagan Mountain Resort in Paluan
• Off the shores of Sablayan, discover the underwater ocean world of Apo Reef Natural Park (Optional due to price)
• Stroll by the lighthouse at Parola Park in Sablayan and experience the lonest island-to-island zipline
• Visit the sturdy tamaraws at the Tamaraw Gene Pool Farm in Rizal
• Find the best views of the Devil's Horns Mountain of San Jose
• Look for the hundred year old bubug tree at Iling Elementary School in San Jose
• Experience a day in Maldives at Grace Island Resort in San Jose
Mindoro Oriental
• Go on an ultimate beach bumming at the White Beach at Puerto Galera (get a taste of the Mindoro Sling cocktail)
• Go on an island hopping and visit the other beaches of Puerto Galera: Sabang, Haligi, Bayanan, Coral Garden, Aniuan, Talipanan.
• At Sabang Beach, experience chilaxing at Bikini Floating Bar
• Trek your way to the enchanting Underwater Cave in Puerto Galera
• Unwind with nature at Tamaraw Falls (Puerto Galera)
• Enjoy the cascading waters of Lantuyan River at Tagbungan Mountain Resort in Baco
• Tour around Calapan City
• Visit the historical Simbahang Bato in Naujan
• Trek you way towards the Walang Langit Falls in Gloria
• Visit the Hununuo Tribe in Mansalay and learn their culture
• Explore the islands of Bulalacao
Marinduque
• Experience the feeling at the geographic center of the Philippines at Luzon Datum of 1911 in Mogpog
• Catch a glipse of the Our Lady of Balanacan Statue at the port of Mogpog
• Commune with nature at Paadjao Falls in Mogpog
• Visit the century-old and historical Boac Cathedral
• Roam around Boac and visit its park as well as several old houses. Also dine at Casa de Don Emilio (try their Kari-Kari)
• At the town of Gasan, another heritage church awaits. There's also a beautiful garden at the back with the Tres Reyes Islands as your background
• Stroll by the beautiful Gasan Baywalk
• Dip and relax at Malbog Sulfuric Hot Spring Resort in Buenavista
• Visit the Pulang Lupa historical site in Torrijos
• Relax and unwind at Poctoy Beach with Mount Malindig on the background (Torrijos)
• Go on a spelunking adventures inside Bagumbungan Cave in Sta. Cruz
• Go on an island hopping and visit Maniwaya Island in Sta. Cruz
• While at Sta. Cruz, get a taste of Marinduque's arrowroot cookies at Rejanos Bakery
Romblon
• Visit the Cresta de Gallo Island
• Enjoy the relaxing ambiance at the banks of Cantingas River in San Fernando
• Tour around the island-town of Romblon: an old Spanish-era fortress (Fort San Andres) and cathedral (San Jose Cathedral), and a tantalizing sandbar connecting to a nearby islet by the beach (Bonbon Sandbar)
• Romblon is known as the Marble Capital of the country, so better check out some fine products made of marble at Romblon Shopping Center
• Explore the tiers of Busay Falls in San Augustin
• Swim with the fishes at Looc Fish Sanctuary
• Looc town sidetrip: Grotto de Banloc, and Bantigue Resort (Big Ben and Eiffel Tower Replica)
• Island hopping adventured in Calatrava: Aurelio Cove, White Rock, Tinagong Dagat, The Blue Hole, Cobrador Island
• Experience the Koding-koding and Cathedral cave cliff jump in San Jose
• Enjoy a relaxing sunset at Tagaytay in San Jose
Palawan
• Trek to the top of Mount Tapyas and enjoy the scenic view of Coron
• Dip and rejuvenate your tired muscles at Maquinit Hot Springs in Coron
• Best snorkling spot in Coron is Siete Pecados
• Discover the tantalizing and unspoiled beauty of Coron Island with all its natural gems: swimming in Barracuda Lake, dipping in at Kayangan Lake, kayaking in Twin Lagoon
• Enjoy the wildlife vibes of Calauit Safari in Busuanga
• Go on a historical tour - Culion Museum and Culion Church
• Go on an island hopping and discover the gems of El Nido: Snake Island, Shimizu Island, Secret Lagoon, Big Lagoon, Small Lagoon
• Visit Taytay's Fort Santa Isabel and wander inside its walls
• Stroll the longest beach in the Philippines, the Long Beach in San Vicente
• Discover the captivating beauty of Port Barton, San Vicente
• Tour around the city of Puerto Princesa
(Plaza Cuartel, Baywalk, Palawan Museum, Baker's Hill)
• Visit a World Wonder: the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River
• Go on a first hand encounter with history in Tabon Caves in Quezon
• While in Quezon, experience the Iwahig River Firefly Watching
Worth the wait! Happy Sunday to the both of you! Enjoy! 🥂
Thanks, hope you have a cracking Sunday too :)
Morning and thank you for everything , as usual l love it , take care and be safe , hello Maya 👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Good morning! Hope you’re well?
Maya is currently sleeping haha, actually she’s been sleeping for the past 5 and a bit hours while I’ve been grinding it out :)
some places do take advantage of tourists, even local tourists... so we can relate
thats what am talking about when life gives you lemon you make a lemon juice😃good job Mergim finding your way to Puerto Galera w Maya.enjoy!
I was waiting for vloggers to feature Puerto Galera 😍 Thanks for taking me there.
I'm first my friend... Watching for my support for my favorite vlogger
Thank you, it’s very much appreciated :)
That's a brilliant move, Mergim! Mindoro is also closer to Palawan and Boracay. You might want to ask around how to take ferries to those destinations, should you decide to island hop in the next coming days. (please make sure to check the weather, rainy days it is)
Your boat ride is waay more pleasant than your journey to Batangas City. Enjoy the beach of Puerto Galera! 100K subs Let's Go!👍❤💯
Enjoy Puerto Galera, Mergim!!!,❤❣️❤I always forward to seeing your next vlog!
Wow, I'm filipino but its my first time seeing the port of batangas! Its really nice! Its like an airport terminal😍
Wow...🏝️🏝️🏝️
Missing those ferry trips with beautiful views
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Good morning Mergim! Take care and enjoy...💖💖💖
Good morning there :)
Huge fan here man. Raw vlogs! I love it. Real and authentic. Keep posting bro. Subd!
First foreign vlogger i see to take a ferry. That was cool mergin .i love your energy keep it up!
I cant wait to watch your vlog for the next days.... I never ever failed to watch your vlogs every day. The funny part is I make sure to watch it not later than 30min. after you upload.
Always take care!
Love your videos. Honest comments.Very down to earth.
Before the pandemic, we used to take a boat with katig going to Puerto Galera. It’s a lot cheaper (less than 500 pesos per person) and faster (1 hour). It will drop you off at Muelle Bay and then you have to take a tricycle or shuttle going to White Beach. Mindoro waters are usually rough in the afternoon and evening. We always made sure that we travel in the morning. Now that you’re in Mindoro, check out White Beach, Tamarraw Falls and the Mangyan village. Go snorkeling because Mindoro has one of the most beautiful coral gardens and diving spots.
If you want to rent a car or a motorcycle, you can travel by ferry to most island provinces, which they usually refer to as Roro (roll on, roll off). It will be more convenient and minimizes the hassle of commuting. But your vlog style of including the trivial parts of travelling is very nice. It's a good guide for other travellers. Keep it up.
Few days more and you will reach 50k subs!! Congratulations Mergim!!
“Thank you, po…” Nicely spoken! You’re picking up on the language, sounding like the locals. You even got the intonation!
See, the rainy season isnt too bad… just short outbursts here and there. You’ll still have plenty of sun! No turning back now…
I like that Mindoro is your first island. Gradually easing your way into the Visayas. With the way you’re traveling, you’re likely to see the entire archipelago.
“The sun will come out… Tomorrow… Bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow… There’ll be sun…. “ LOL!
I haven't really seen any vloggers go to that part of the Philippines. Would like to see more of your opinion on your upcoming videos. Stay safe bro!
We’ll time to see what there is around here :)
This is what I like about foreign vlogger's, I want to see it the way they saw it...
Dabble and Travel did and they loved Mindoro.
Lost Le Blanc went to Cresta de Gallo in Romblon. Travelling to Tablas and Romblon are not easy. The sea is quite choppy especially in the late afternoon and night time.
You are now one of my favorite foreign vloggers.
Hello Mergim and Maya. Music to my ears your saying PO. Continue doing your detailed experience everywhere you go. Most of the viewers like details. Stay safe!
I used to frequent Puerto Galera where a friend owned a resort. Have fun, you guys!
Nice I can’t wait to begin exploring :)
Can't wait to see your adventure there in Mindoro. Batangas was a bummer I wonder what the Batangas govenment ever did there. Great heads up. I've been to Tagaytay and they are progressing. I've been to Batangas also but I guess no progress yet. Sadly they've been sleeping on it.
Excited to see what you have in store for us! Take care Mergim and Maya. 🙂
Enjoy the islands! Have a great time! The best is yet to come!
I was waiting for this vlog to come out, wandering if your Ok in your adventures. Keep safe to both of you!
8 mins online and u’ve got 52 comments. Amazing rate for an “amazing race”-kind of show! Keep up the good work mergim, travel safe you two.
You're already half-way to Boracay so you can take a bus from Puerto Galera to Calapan and then proceed along the Philippine Nautical Highway to Romblon, Tablas, or Boracay (using different ferries). From Boracay you can proceed to Iloilo City via a 6-hour bus ride.
I'm glad this became a complete 180 from the Batangas video! I hope you guys enjoy your stay at Puerto Galera!
My daily dose of positivity. Good morning! 😊
Good morning :)
Hi Mergim! new sub here. I like your vlog so straight forward and so honest. Looking forward to more vlogs and more island visit in our humble country. Just enjoy your stay here.
Now it's time to explore the beaches and I think there's a nice waterfall close by as well
Can't believe you are already in Puerto Galera! Excited for your adventures there since I haven't visited it! 🙂
Congrats 40k and island life!
You have made all your vlogs exciting and full details as we watch the full coverage that other vloggers are lacking.
Great video!!
Cheers mergim. Have fun there and take care!
Wow enjoy and take care always sir
Thank you :)
It's good that you are loving Mindoro so far! Enjoy the island life, make sure to try the Mindoro sling (alcoholic drink LOL)!
wow you are on the island now. enjoy !
Can't wait for the rest of the mindoro vlogs...enjoy and stay safe! Greetings from Qatar.. 🇵🇭🇶🇦
That's my province! Check our beaches, it may not be white sand but it's quite fine. There're resorts where you can stay in. Most importantly, it'll be our fiesta this coming June 21. It'll be a great time to taste some authentic Filipino dishes. Try it out at my cousin's place, Kawaii eatery. Im sure you'll enjoy it.
Welcome to Oriental Mindoro! have fun exploring beaches,falls and mountains🌞
First island, 7,000 more islands to go😁😄😄 Take care Mergim and Maya !
Yah!!! you're on beautiful Puerto Galera..
Enjoy
Good to see the hiccups is over 😃I’ve heard lots of good things about Mindoro ❤️ Have a good time in Puerto Galera 🙏
Keep. Growing To your channel Mergim 🥰. We. Pinoy. Support does who love our country this is what I'm waiting since day 1 of your Stay in pH. God bless you
Maybe you have not explored Batangas that’s why you have that unimpressive feeling, but Batangas is one of the most popular diving spots in the Philippines 🇵🇭 because of its lively coral reefs and it maintains its good reputation in that industry. Also, the scenery here is where most tourists pay for and not for a white sand beach as there is none actually you can find one in that area. Batangas is more of a peninsula and some areas near the lake of Batangas. Your unpredictable plan for your next itinerary could have been the reason why you had that disappointment in the first place. Stay safe and keep enjoying.
That s why i was so surprise when he said they are going to Batangas City. What are they going to do there? There is nothing to see in Batangas City. The beauty of Batangas is on those places you never expected- not in the city proper.
I enjoy watching your videos. I like your enthusiasm and authenticity. I'm proud that so many foreign vloggers like you choose to feature our country. We are indeed a welcoming and hospitable people! You'll enjoy not just the beauty of our country but the warm friendship of the Pinoys!
Thank you for supporting our country and showing the world how beautiful Philippines is. 🧡
May God's traveling mercy be upon your trip. Enjoy your stay in the Philippines and what Philippines has to offer. God bless 🙏
Been waiting for this, Mergim exploring the Islands.🤩 Welcome to Mergim's Island hopping... I hope you and Maya enjoy your stay.
The moment I subscribed in your Chanel, I've always check my phone were are you now in the Philippines.., well, can't wait to see you more on your videos going around the country.. Enjoy!
If you have more time on the island of Mindoro. Go to the other side: Occidental Mindoro and go to Sablayan town and into Apo Reef. Only few foreign vloggers go there. Usually they come there via Coron, Palawan, which is much more expensive.
Enjoy and take care
Yep sir Mergim I will guide you how to go in Apo Reef and Pandan Island also. I'm from Sablayan Occ. Mindoro.
I'm not sure bro. I feel a little bit bad that you had such a difficult time to get to mindoro. What we usually do though is take a boat to puerto galera white beach. It is on a smaller but faster boat. But anyways glad you are in Mindoro. Things you experience will be much better soon. Great video as always.
Scarier though if the waves are big.
Good beginning Mergim.Puerto Galera is beautiful.
Addicting indeed!👍It's like we're travelling with you👌
You can visit camiguin island it’s very beautiful island there in mindoro
Lol your face lit up when you see the red light district bars😄.Party party time 🥳Have blasts CHEERS🥳
Yes... finally ... my island!!!
...from mindoro .. you can take a ride to calapan.. and from there ... you can go to roxas ... take a ferry to boracay...
... we already told u this is rainy/typhoon season...but since it is still early june ... you can hop to boracay ... then from there to cebu... because of your way of transport (non.avation)... I think it is better this way...
It's a lot easier for tourists to move around when majority of locals can speak english and majority of the signs are also in English. This is one huge advantage we have compared to other countries...
Seems like your vlog will become my atlas and glossary of my travel when im back to my country.
awww! So good to see you visiting P.G.. go to El Galleon and check out the POINT BAR always good to hangout for happy hour 😍
Wow!!!you guys..in Mindoro Islands !!!!...Enjoy!!!..I came from very small... Burias Island "Bicol Region"....farther infront where you are it
now...have fun!!! Ingat!!!!
Nice to watch, stay safe and God Bless!more power (see also other INVESTMENT in Philippines)
Sir, dont forget to wear your face mask at all times except when eating and drinking . Stay safe 😷
Beautiful Sunset
It's a daily M&M vibes.
Mergim&Maya rocks!!
Keep safe always to both of you...enjoy the journey and God bless.
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Welcome, welcome to Mindoro.. enjoy your stay mam and sir..
I've never been into an island in the Philippines. That will be my goal someday. You also found a perfect companion of all your adventures. She's awesome addition to your blog!
Puerto Galera is known for scuba diving because of its rich marine biodiversity and it belongs to the Coral Triangle of the world.
I hope you can search for more activities there so you could enjoy your first Island Hopping! Take care Mergim 💗🤗
FYI Batangas has also many nice beaches and resorts🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄😅😅😅😅😅😅
Youre one of the rare vloggers in philippines that tell the most truthfull data about what it takes traveling with in the philippines.
I’ve been following your blog since you arrived in the Philippines and have even watched your last few Thailand vlogs and have seen you subscribers grow here in the Philippines I find your blogging style refreshing and very down to earth. I also appreciate the fact that you are very savvy in negotiating prices with the tricycle drivers and good on you for not getting scammed by the inflated rates they try to charge you. But I take exception in your characterizing some of the hotels prices as “extremely extortionate” if the prices are too high for you just say so and we’re fine with that. But to call very good hotel “extremely extortionate” is a bit too much. Be authentic and just say currently out of your budget. Previous vloggers before you have stayed in those hotels and have given good reviews . Enjoy your Puerto Galera trip and maybe be a bit more mindful of your off the cuff quips next time.
Dont promote.the low class Hotel. I think you work there.its so obvious extortionate.price they charging the foreigners, not knowing that they are vloggers.exposing ur scamming technique.😐thats bad for the image of ur Province and the Philippine.
Hey Marvin, That batangas hotel had birds living in the room aircon. That is hotel is not worth $20 USD
@@bonlavel9740 Drawing your own conclusions and making spot judgment on people you don’t know is not a very smart thing to do. Did you even look at the facade of the hotel where he was quoted 6.5K a night? It looked like a 3 star hotel at least. Everyone knows trying to walk in and book a room in a vacation hotel they will give you the most expensive rate. Mergin was looking for a budget hotel and that particular hotel was not a budget hotel. He based the price of 1K on reviews on the hotel in Google. Hotel change their prices depending on the hotel season. During lean season they price the rooms lower and on peak season hotels charge a higher rate. That is not a scam that is in a nutshell the hotel industry. And no I do not work at the hotel I’m a retired business man who has done his fair share of business travel and understands how hotel pricing work. Is it fair ? Heck no but is it “extortionate” not even sure that is a word. Mergim could have said outrageously expensive in his opinion. And that would have been fine but to impute aspersion on a local business trying to survive in these trying times I felt was a bit too far. So Don chill he wasn’t scammed or anything he left that hotel and went for a cheaper budget hotel. I just felt that I needed to stand up for the pinoy business people from a careless remark by a foreigner in our country vlogging about our country while trying to make money doing so. I like the guy but that doesn’t mean we can’t call him out if he oversteps right?
@@kadoku Hey Kadoku I was not referring to that hotel with the birds. I was referring to the bigger hotel with the facade and courtyard which was obviously not a budget hotel. I myself would not stay in a hotel that has birds living in the AC. That’s a health risk and safety violation right there 😊
You really did put a lot of effort and handwork in putting up your videos daily. Travelling, editing and capturing videos while also trying to travel like locals can be really exhausting I can only imagine. And also you give your viewers HD quality, cinematography and the overall content is great bro. This is one of the reason I love watching your channel and also because you put up many unexpected surprises daily in your vblogs and it's like we're watching a drama series hahaha. Thank you for tagging us along in your Philippine journey. We'll keep watching and supporting. By the way, your gf Maya is super chill, cool and patient. I love her. Way to go Maya and Mergim.
Wow Ganda na ng mga boat papuntang Puerto Galleria, dati ferry boat lang na maliliit kya may chance mg overload ng pasahero 😁
Nice!! here comes the islands 😎
Yep, can’t wait to explore them :)
Yeah, Days Hotel is quite old and the branding probably makes it cost more than it should. Going to Batangas City directly from Tagaytay really was many missed opportunities as everyone in Batangas City goes to every other town and city in Batangas when they want to do something.
Unless they have some access to property near the beach or remote area like a farmhouse in one of the rural areas of Batangas City, people in Batangas City go to Lemery, Mabini, Lobo for swimming or diving, maybe Lipa maybe San Pascual for food tripping. Taal has some heritage town stuff like old colonial buildings, pork tapa, longganisang Taal (local sausage), traditional costumes (may be pricey) and abanicos (folding fans), "morcon" which is what they call embotido. Calatagan and Nasugbu, and Laiya of course are very remote, and Laiya may be quite expensive.
Batangas City itself, I don't know what the cheaper hotels are like that Google said was less than 2000 a day, but they do exist for travelers. I think there's some near the port.
But really, unless you basically leave Batangas City proper, there's not much to do in Batangas City but go to SM City Batangas and there's less to do there than Lucky Chinatown. Verde Island is part of it though I've never been.
Batangas City really is kind of a gateway to Luzon island as much is it is a gateway to the other islands as a port city.
Unless they live there, people kind of go to Batangas City so they can leave Batangas City. Either via the Port to a different island like Mindoro (it's why many bus routes have a stop at the Port) or via bus to a different city like Manila at the Grand Terminal.
I don't know about the situation with the hotels, but basically, Batangas City's main tourism feature is the many ways you can leave Batangas City to go somewhere else. There's stuff to do, but it's stuff you can do anywhere else and it looks like you are.
Many people only ever pass through Batangas City exactly for what you just did, go to a different island so in a way, you did get the Batangas City experience.
Interesting. Wonder why the hotels are more expensive considering its state. I mean the branding isn’t really up to par these days. Maybe way beach when. There are other branded hotels that cost less nowadays.
@@iflipover Yeah, no idea. I'm not even sure why they built it there when they did as at the time it was basically undeveloped and it was years before they built the SM. It's not next to any beaches, there isn't a casino... the convention center and stadium didn't exist so it's not because they expected event crowds. Around it was mostly fields, a few karaoke bars, the public elementary school. Maybe they expected business travelers working on the natural gas projects and the refinery, but I imagine they had their own housing.
I think they do get people staying there, though. Some locals may have guests and they have them stay there or the other big hotel. Probably local business owners with business agreements with the hotels for discounted rates for their guests.
Maybe a wedding/reception venue since there are a couple big parish churches nearby. I think, though, for Days Hotel it's mostly because it's next to SM and the commercial area around it.
I'm sure there are cheaper, small hotels somewhere else but they'd still wake up wondering what to do in Batangas City to have fun and even for people who live in Batangas City the answer is to go somewhere else most of the time. Really, it has a Port with ferries, a Grand Terminal for buses, vans, and jeepneys, and access to STAR Tollway and so to the rest of the expressways. I think they're also planning on building a floating bridge to Isla Verde and then to Mindoro. Batangas City really is kind of built for having you go somewhere else.
I mean there are places to go for things to do especially if you have somewhere to stay and know how to get there without having to leave Batangas City outside of the city proper (Batangas City is pretty big) like Brgy. Ilijan that has some beach resorts, Montemaria has the giant Virgin Mary statue for pilgrims but it's about an hour away from the city and it's probably close enough to the municipality of Lobo to be worth continuing on there.
As a starting point or as a stop, it's perfectly good. But setting it as a destination? I think we just saw what that results in if you don't live there or are not there to visit somebody. Really good place to go if you want to go somewhere else, though.
Wow your now 40.8k subscriber that's what I'm talking about 😊
Just seen this video 19 hrs later from upload. Enjoy your Puerto Gallera adventure! :)
Enjoy travelling to Puerto Gallera Mergim. One of the best beaches in our country that is near in Metro Manila area. The beach, the sand, the sun and the people are the best.
hey i just saw you vloging the sand castle here at puerto hahahaha. stay safe man :)