Yes, you forgot to mention how sexy, pretty, and cute filipinos are.. you have to caution the others they may be schocked when and if they'd be lucky enough to stumble upon me and my friends ;) 😅🤣😂 and oh, its gonna be september soon.. so christmas begins!!!
Decent attire is required when visiting government offices. For both Men and Women: no shorts(men), no skimpy shorts(women), no sleeveless shirts (men) and no flipflops.
1) It is always wisest to RESEARCH wherever you plan to live thoroughly before you go. Know before you go, as they say. 2) I'd be most worried about being in one of the typhoons, over there. Philippines gets them annually and the storms that SLAM into that nation can be FIERCE! I don't reckon one can avoid them, eh? 3) About people knowing English -- We have all thought that everyone else knows our language and such. It is unavoidable being (as Lloyd put it) selfish. English is surprisingly commonly spoken, as well, so of course one just naturally assumes that whoever you encounter will speak it.
I'm a native born Filipino based here in Las Vegas. Your appraisal and comments about the Philippines is "fair and balanced", and I'm sure many foreign travelers to the Philippines, as well as the people of the Philippines, would find would find your comments very helpful. Thank you for your comments and God bless you both!
As a Filipino Cani please ask your advice? 😊 I can only travel to the Philippines in June, and am really worried about the weather!! Will it be fine during June or will it just be too rainy?
They charge foreigners more now in the Philippines. I was told 7k to 10k Pecos depending on many things they said for only 2 a month for wifi. I ask a filipinas mother to go ask. She went in and ask for the same service for her. They told her 1000p for 1 month. They raise the price of everything for tourists. Even to taxis and tricycles. It's all almost always now scamms prices if you are white.
This is the reason why many Filipinos are like tourists in their own country. You would be surprised that many of us have not seen the whole country because of the expenses needed to travel around islands. If you want to experience the coldest place in the country, try going up north to Baguio City, which is the country's summer capital.
This is so true, especially since most Filipinos don't have large incomes to begin with. I once spent $300 flying from Toronto to Peru. I went from the Northern to the Southern Hemisphere but it was still cheaper than some flights from Manila to Davao. SMH
@@janteo3645 All you have to do is book ahead to get cheap airfares in the Philippines. e.g. cheapest CEB-PPS one-way in 2 days is 4474 pesos, but 1221 pesos (under US$22) for next month.
Regarding accomodation...you can actually cost less when you stay in the villages...rent a car for your daily travel...make friends with local and you find many hospitable people to offer you good places for less cost or even free...
Each country has a pros & cons… still 🇵🇭 is such a wonderful place to do business, travel & retire.. From the thousands of Islands we offer pretty much sure you can love 1 or 2… 👌 This is such a great info from you guys.. Much love n keep safe.. ❤️
People should not travel if they cannot afford and always remember you got what you paid for! If stay at BGC or high class hotel you have to pay more than airbnb or hostel, if you eat at high class restaurant you have to pay more instead of eating at local carenderia which is kulas favorite place to eat, you have to do research and planning before you travel instead of whining so many things you dont know about Philippines my advice to both you watch kulas becoming pilipino vlog you will learn a lot from him.
PI - please us PH.. not PI. These days PI is abbreviation to a curse word... :p Latin Country - we are not a latin country. Yes we are PART OF "hispanics" but no way are we latin!
@ゅ thanks for replying.. there's a part in there that you MISSED... the words PART OF . that's the cruicial to the understanding. whilst you are correct we are NOT hispanic.. we are however PART OF. That's a key distinction. We are equally PART OF Austronesian group.
@ゅ not directly, some do but mostly - it's deeply ingrained that we don't even notice them.. I.E chinese influence in us as well and so many others. We simply labelled them as filipino without knowing where the roots came from.
Iv been goin to PI since 1985 yea i definitely spend more then in Vietnam Thailand . Jeepneys dirt cheap and tricycles food cheap . Overall cant go past the very friendly people
I appreciate your video because it is honest and frank. Being a Filipino-American, I just spent the whole month of June there, and I entirely agree with your "7 things", especially #7. Wifi is spotty. I was pretty fortunate to stay in some nice hotels and only there was I able to hook up to the internet well. Did not do any uploading though.
Actually the rainy season starts on the month of july- december but since the country runs north to south, the rains are more prevalent in north and the rains go south as the year ends but thats not always regular. Rain will still come intermittently anywhere anytime.
I agree. I live in central Visayas, It seems like it pretty much rains all year. I don't really notice anything seasonaly (except for the bugs) But usually for no more than a few hours or if when there's a tropical storm, like the recent Nalgae.
Thanks Lloyd and Mandy - really enjoyed this very informative - and yes I am Australian too (and currently in Thailand) and people find it difficult to understand my accent!
Internet is not that fast because we are composed of different islands and connecting each island digitally is still being improved. It will be better in the near future as internet cables are being laid down underwater.
i've got to say, i live in the US. Going to PH for vacation is really affordable for me.That being said, I have no comparison experience with other places like Thailand or Vietnam. I recently travelled to PH and did notice my Grab transportation went up from last time. Still, I am not wealthy, but things just cost more in the US. My lifestyle is definately cheaper in the PH. But the internet does suck in PH.
Not all places. If you go to places like islands, dont expect good wifi. Why? Local people go to this places to enjoy the place and not the wifi. Of course we need wifi but not that much. Just stay and enjoy the place thats the number 1 motive.
@@sherinick7523 the most stable wifi will probably be in the big hotels in Manila(Marriott, Hilton, Sheraton). Clark Hilton seemed good too...everywhere else in Manila offering wifi is just ok...I love the city most, so if I do go out of Manila, I usually dont expect much.
I just got my passport . I want to go on a vacation . Mexico and Jamaica o have been . I want to go somewhere nice but cheap . I don’t want to spend more than 2 k Where could I go in Philippines? Is it all inclusive for cheap or a cheap beach house and cook or find my own food .
I absolutely agree with you about the comparatively exorbitant cost of accommodations and airfares in the Philippines. I'm Filipino and live in the U.S. and have been going home almost every year, sometimes 2-3 times a year. I've also traveled extensively in SE Asia for work and find your observations spot on. There is so much more competition from local and international hotels and air carriers overseas that pushes prices down. With monopolies in many industries in the Philippines, there is no need for hotel and airlines to lower prices and offer a better product.
Im a filipino but living in ireland now & i love being subscriber of every vloggers that goes to philippines ( that is why i’m one of your subscriber😀) i think before travelling you need to know about the country you will visit & learn how the lifestyle & cost of living as well & that might save you monetary wise. Wifi ? Every country has problem on it, even here in ireland if you will visit a isolated place you will tell to yourself why i went there?🥴& bcoz of the pandemic plus the war from ukraine-russia & inflation😩everything goes high😫(except my hieght😁) it just so happened you travel on different situation. Anyway we thank both of you at least seeing philippines. We appreciate the happy moments of it. Stay happy & blessed.
I have been in philippines n really its nice place. As solo traveler I haven't face any problems. They all help me. I enjoyed food specially Adobe halo halo boco salad
Nice! American here living in Ireland now. Found this video as I am thinking/considering the Philippines for vacay. Grew up in Brooklyn with a ton of Philippine people.As a matter of fact my God daughter is Philippino
Great feedback, thank you. It would be also interesting if some time you could give a run down on every island you visited and the characteristics or features of them? Assuming each one is a little different bfrom eachother. For example, I like hiking or bushwalking along different trails and have no idea what place would be best for this?
although there are a variety of mountains on almost every island in the Ph, i'd have to say the mountain province of northern luzon is probably best for a tourist. you can choose from several mountains to climb and you may even trek the 3rd highest peak in the country ( it's the tallest in luzon island) called mount pulag. several tour outfits offer a climb there (or other mountains too) where everything would be taken care of in terms of food and accommodation.
Best for you would be the north of Luzon. Rice terraces, beautiful mountain sceneries, then visit Apo Wang Od, our last mambabatok or tribal tattoo artist. Shes more than 100 years old and of our national treasure.
It depends what you want really. If you want beach holidays then choose the right island to stay. If you want mountains, water falls then stay in the province. Philippines is so very lucky it has so many beautiful natural places to go to although still internet is a problem but hopefully will be sorted it out very soon as people now a days are so much engaged on social media. I must say the North of the Philippines is the best worth a visit. I have visited the south Island of the Philippines and less tourists but still a lot to do, make some improvements to attract People there to go and visit. Siargao is beautiful and Camiguin parts of South Philippines 😊
In Antique province, there are 3 famous mountain rated for hiking. Mount Baloy 9/9, Mount Nangtud 8/9 and Mount Madjass 8/9. In negros oriental province there is Mount Talinis and several hiking area like Puncak Tanawan, Mampas peak and Dinasaurs back and in Dauin, which is also famous for snorkel and scuba diving.
For the beach lovers: Visit El Nido, Coron, Ticao Island, Tablas Island, Dinagat Island, Boracay, Tubbataha Reef, Kalanggaman Island, Sambawan Island, Cresta de Gallo Island, Balabac Island, Romblon, Camiguin, Malapascua For the city slickers visit: BGC (ultra modern), Calle Crisologo Vigan (16th century), Baguio City (mini Europe) For the hikers you climb: Mt Pulag, Mt. APO, have lunch on top of an active volcano Mt Pinatubo, Mt. Guiting Guiting AND the long list goes on For the Cavers: the biggest caves in Asia are located in Samar, Philippines Desert lovers (yes we have a desert here) and rock formations😂: Visit La Paz in Ilocos ; kapurpurawan Rock; Masbate; Biri ; Nagpatong Rock Hotsprings and coldsprings: Maquinit in Coron; Lake Agco long list goes on The cleanest rivers: Sibuyan Island Waterfalls Pagsanjan Falls, Catandayagan Falls (this rare waterfalls drops into the sea); Maria Christina Falls and long list goes on ❤❤
I'm a Canadian born in the Philippines. I totally agree with you about the expensive Wi-Fi and the cost of traveling. Most of it is because of the duopoly they have going on there. They don't allow outside airlines and telecoms companies in, so the companies have no incentive to improve their services as there is no other competition. They should introduce short inter-island flights between the major Philippine islands like Cebu, Panay, Negros, etc.. That would cut traveling costs because people don't have to fly back to Manila every time they want to visit another beautiful island. That would be a win for local Tourism as well. That said, I actually think we have the same problems here in Canada but it's getting better with the new budget airlines coming in. It still has some room for improvement here though. I wish the Philippines government sees this video and look into improving the country's infrastructure, especially in the provinces. It should be a priority for countries that rely so much on tourism.
Yep... English as our 2nd language so most of us local can understand plus almost all signages and menus are in enhlish also. so pretty much easy communications to everyone.
Even us Filipinos travelling to beaches are planned ahead of time as ticket and accommodation are expensive. So it will take us months to prepare tickets, accommodation. Maybe it’s expensive in the Phils as more islands are separated and maybe to minimize travelling in that islands like El Nido, Boracay, Coron, Siargao.
As a Filipino Cani please ask your advice? 😊 I can only travel to the Philippines in June, and am really worried about the weather!! Will it be fine during June or will it just be too rainy?
You can still enjoy playing under the rain here and then just sip a hot cup of coffee or eat a bowl of lugaw or sopas and it will make you happy. Unlike other cold countries, rain most of the time triggers depression to people. Here you feel cleansed and happy.
That is right. Even here in Manila, wifi is slow and cutting in and out. Use mobile data when uploading😅, try it. It's way better than wifi. I always hear from a lot of vloggers that they're struggling for wifi here. Hope the government should consider this including the accomodation. It's really expensive here but not that so quality. Even boarding houses, expensive too. So sad for those employees earning minimum wage, it sucks. That's why poor people remain poor and rich people get richer. Can u imagine, monthly salary here is very low but we pay more for accomodation? ☹
Wifi question. Does purchasing a sim card allow you to use wifi through a laptop or only on your phone? I plan to work remotely in the Philippines for a while, but I would need to be able to work through my laptop.
I really like your country (Philippines). People there are so funny and they are all having great sense of humor and hospitable. Wishing to visit there soon again. Greetings from Seoul. Seoul-tan Kudarat.
Good news for you, a lot of these problems regarding accommodation / travel expenses and etc. will be soon corrected. The Philippines has a new head of tourism secretary Christina Frasco, and she's quite possibly the best, most qualified one yet. The DOT has a masterplan in infrastructure, price regulations, etc. So expect massive changes, like real soon.
so true.wifi here is too slow bec.network companies were so greedy that they dont upgrade the connection but rather try to accomodate more net subscribers and so downgrading the frequency making it more slower.
Ur wifi is a big understatement.. lived in ph for years my land line is 5 to 8 Gbs and forget about cell phones can't count how many times I have paid for cell package to get no internet 5 min to send txt on messenger.. forget about streaming a video. Maybe at 3am u can get it done
Mindanao does not have a pronounced wet and dry season unlike Luzon and Visayas. In Mindanao (where Siargao is), usually rains for couple of hours and sunny the rest of the day.
Accommodation is way too much for what you get here in PH. Glad we found Holiday Ocean view in Samal Island for only 2,500 a night, you get the condo and oceanview. Internet is not available here hahahaha PH is not suitable if you need fast internet… and the food here in Samal island is very low quality and the serving time is 1 hour up hahahaha hard to get everything you want on a holiday
As a Filipino Cani please ask your advice? 😊 I can only travel to the Philippines in June, and am really worried about the weather!! Will it be fine during June or will it just be too rainy?
The best to travel is summer starting to october to May seasons guys..but now is rainy season..to take your time to travel the different places,and islands of the phil,to enjoy it..its more funs in the phil..take care and be safe..we love you guys your always welcome..?
Since the Philippines has 7,641 Islands, that means lots of Beautiful White Beaches especially in the Visayas and Mindanao Provinces, tho Luzon has a few White Beaches as well. When it comes to Hiking, Trekking, Canyoneering and Island Hopping, aside from the Visayas and Mindanao, Palawan is a must. Palawan has been Voted by many International Travel Agencies as the Best Island in the World. And Millions of Foreigners/Tourists can attest to it. The Philippines is now at the Top on International Tourism. "It's More Fun in the Philippines".
Stop with the moniker "It's more fun in the Philippines" crap. For who? When I am in the Philippines I stay away from places like Palawan. You want to be on a top list? Then deal with the crowds...like Oslob and Palawan for example. Where then do I go? I care not to say because it is secluded and I am helping keeping it that way.
@@andylee2608 It definitely is more fun in Philippines, I can have more fun in a mall than I can in virtually anywhere in SE Asia, which means more fun than like, anywhere.
@@andylee2608 To each his own, if you want secluded places buy your own Island and peace your butt out. It's more fun in the Philippines to people who love FUN, but for you 'coz you're a LONER it's more boring and disagreeable. You're so PATHETIC.
Had to lower our expectations as well when fortunately we get to travel to Europe (Milan and Luzern, Australia even) as now we found out there's no perfect place. With the recent facelift and upgrades in the economy and certain cities all over the Phils, yes, pls expect also an upgrade in the cost of living. Gone are the days of merely a developing country or island life. Hello to paradise and modern metropolis.
@@andylee2608 Stop trolling bum, you cant say what wont happen in the future, Philippines has fulfilled much more than its neighbors, why do I have to go to Cambodia still to go to casinos in Thailand?
Yes, we are the least Indianized in the region, so lesser buddhas, temples, etc. We are an Asian country, with Spanish names, and speak English. We still have tribal cultures, but mostly in the outskirts.
Because of colonization. Ancient Filipinos were actually Indianized. Raja, Datus, Guro, Maharlika, Langit, Karma. We're actually Hindi Words. Our ancient writing system were a form of Sanskrit.
For prices of accommodation, I think it is because tourism in the Philippines is not commercialized compared to Thailand and others, there is limited choices of accommodation and competition is not steep, so they can put rather premium price with lower value.
That is very true. But perhaps lodge owners should also know that the Philippines has now become a new place of interest for foreign tourists to see and experience. Tourist numbers have grown for the past decade, already. So they should find ways to attract and keep them staying longer by offering better prices, not only against local competitors, but as against other countries' pricing - and making sure of maintaining quality accommodations. Maybe they should look at the web sites of other Southeast Asian countries' lodging - their accommodations and pricing - to find a way to compete. If they can't lower the prices, then they should, at least, keep them at par with the rest.
@@Spy359 Yeah we will get there eventually but at the moment Philippine tourism is atleast 30 years behind Thailand and Malaysia in terms of overall tourism infrastructure.
@@Ghost12561 You're definitely right. Let's just say we'll just attract tourists who want more of an "adventure" even in just lodging and internet connection, hahahah!
If you want everything to be like it is in the west, then stay in the west, I left the UK to retire here 13 years ago and have no desire to go back. As for accommodation, it is as cheap or as expensive as you want it to be, the big plus of the Philippines is the people, I live in Dumaguete on the island of Negros and the locals here are so friendly and ready to make conversation. I couldn't care less about the rain, Brit's are used to lousy weather even in the summer, at least the rain is warm here..😀 and there is plenty of sun to be had all year round. I came here to escape the madness of the west and I feel much safer here, so that's my pitch for what it's worth...
Siargao is located near mainland Mindanao or it’s part of Mindanao islands and usually typhoons don’t pass the area unlike eastern Visayas typhoons pass through the area and the rest of the country.
You have so much luggage using a motor bike is hard if you pack light travel light, then motor bikes the way, ferry crossing on a barge fliat ferry is cheap, say your in dumaguete there's 8 islands of there , 30 min to 40 min crossings bike 2 person average about $ 15.40aussie per crossing so cheap great place to dumaguete to base yourself, cheaper accommodation, and the island of negros, is huge can spend months exploring there, also you can get an visa extension there with good visa agents helping you out, 😀
Hey! Love the video. We are digital nomads travelling to Philippines next month. What were the best places you came across in general for wifi/internet access? Or any places to avoid? 😅 cheers!
The Internet is pretty terrible everywhere, I guess the best place would be manila. Just make sure when booking accommodation they have good wifi, check the reviews.
Another tip that I feel like I haven't seen many travellers comment on is CARRY TOILET/TISSUE PAPER WITH YOU like toilets restroom barely have if at all..I'm glad I was with family the last time they always had one handy thank goodness!
I felt sorry for the spotty internet of my beloved country. It’s true when it comes to wifi you have to not expect much good about it especially if you go far from the city. It’s still trying to improve but hopefully it will be resolved soon 😅! It’s true also about the mosquitoes 🦟 when it’s raining season. Always be prepared for mosquito repellent😅. But still, it’s more fun in the Philippines 🇵🇭❤ and it’s cheaper compared to other countries. You just have to be alert. Be informed ahead! My husband and I still chose Philippines 🇵🇭
Try coconut oil for the mosquitoes, I was watching a UA-camr who has lived in Thailand for years, he says the locals use it and so does he. And I enjoy y'all's channel, thank you.
Did we leave anything out?
Yes, you forgot to mention how sexy, pretty, and cute filipinos are.. you have to caution the others they may be schocked when and if they'd be lucky enough to stumble upon me and my friends ;) 😅🤣😂 and oh, its gonna be september soon.. so christmas begins!!!
Decent attire is required when visiting government offices.
For both Men and Women: no shorts(men), no skimpy shorts(women), no sleeveless shirts (men) and no flipflops.
Dunno, much as I love you guys, I detest 'top 8, bottom 17, best 25' vids.
Get married in Philippines 😊😊
Nice chapels and flowers are cheap
My friend only spent 1000 dollars USA on wedding and reception 😊 good luck
1) It is always wisest to RESEARCH wherever you plan to live thoroughly before you go. Know before you go, as they say.
2) I'd be most worried about being in one of the typhoons, over there. Philippines gets them annually and the storms that SLAM into that nation can be FIERCE! I don't reckon one can avoid them, eh?
3) About people knowing English -- We have all thought that everyone else knows our language and such. It is unavoidable being (as Lloyd put it) selfish. English is surprisingly commonly spoken, as well, so of course one just naturally assumes that whoever you encounter will speak it.
I'm a native born Filipino based here in Las Vegas. Your appraisal and comments about the Philippines is "fair and balanced", and I'm sure many foreign travelers to the Philippines, as well as the people of the Philippines, would find would find your comments very helpful. Thank you for your comments and God bless you both!
As a Filipino Cani please ask your advice? 😊 I can only travel to the Philippines in June, and am really worried about the weather!! Will it be fine during June or will it just be too rainy?
They charge foreigners more now in the Philippines. I was told 7k to 10k Pecos depending on many things they said for only 2 a month for wifi. I ask a filipinas mother to go ask. She went in and ask for the same service for her. They told her 1000p for 1 month. They raise the price of everything for tourists. Even to taxis and tricycles. It's all almost always now scamms prices if you are white.
This is the reason why many Filipinos are like tourists in their own country. You would be surprised that many of us have not seen the whole country because of the expenses needed to travel around islands.
If you want to experience the coldest place in the country, try going up north to Baguio City, which is the country's summer capital.
Been there many times
This is so true, especially since most Filipinos don't have large incomes to begin with.
I once spent $300 flying from Toronto to Peru. I went from the Northern to the Southern Hemisphere but it was still cheaper than some flights from Manila to Davao. SMH
@@janteo3645 All you have to do is book ahead to get cheap airfares in the Philippines. e.g. cheapest CEB-PPS one-way in 2 days is 4474 pesos, but 1221 pesos (under US$22) for next month.
It is also applicable to many developing countries you will be surprised. Infrastructure is not good and people are struggling to make ends meet.
Regarding accomodation...you can actually cost less when you stay in the villages...rent a car for your daily travel...make friends with local and you find many hospitable people to offer you good places for less cost or even free...
Each country has a pros & cons… still 🇵🇭 is such a wonderful place to do business, travel & retire.. From the thousands of Islands we offer pretty much sure you can love 1 or 2… 👌 This is such a great info from you guys.. Much love n keep safe.. ❤️
Filipino watching your video here in the UK. You've been to places in the Philippines I haven't been haha, enjoy!
Thanks for visiting my motherland!…watching from San Francisco Ca 🇵🇭🇺🇸
People should not travel if they cannot afford and always remember you got what you paid for! If stay at BGC or high class hotel you have to pay more than airbnb or hostel, if you eat at high class restaurant you have to pay more instead of eating at local carenderia which is kulas favorite place to eat, you have to do research and planning before you travel instead of whining so many things you dont know about Philippines my advice to both you watch kulas becoming pilipino vlog you will learn a lot from him.
Prices on flights within the Philippines must have went down from a hundred dollars I’m looking at a round trip from Cebu to Manila for 45 bucks
Good information. Thank you so much guys.👍🏼❤️
Spain occupied the PI for 333 years longer than Mexico. The PI in a sense is a Latin Country due to Spanish influence and doesn't use chopsticks. 🙂👍🤘
I love infusion food of the Philippines 😊😊
Whatever 😂😂
PI - please us PH.. not PI. These days PI is abbreviation to a curse word... :p
Latin Country - we are not a latin country. Yes we are PART OF "hispanics" but no way are we latin!
@ゅ thanks for replying.. there's a part in there that you MISSED... the words PART OF . that's the cruicial to the understanding.
whilst you are correct we are NOT hispanic.. we are however PART OF. That's a key distinction.
We are equally PART OF Austronesian group.
@ゅ not directly, some do but mostly - it's deeply ingrained that we don't even notice them.. I.E chinese influence in us as well and so many others. We simply labelled them as filipino without knowing where the roots came from.
Iv been goin to PI since 1985 yea i definitely spend more then in Vietnam Thailand . Jeepneys dirt cheap and tricycles food cheap . Overall cant go past the very friendly people
I appreciate your video because it is honest and frank. Being a Filipino-American, I just spent the whole month of June there, and I entirely agree with your "7 things", especially #7. Wifi is spotty. I was pretty fortunate to stay in some nice hotels and only there was I able to hook up to the internet well. Did not do any uploading though.
Actually the rainy season starts on the month of july- december but since the country runs north to south, the rains are more prevalent in north and the rains go south as the year ends but thats not always regular. Rain will still come intermittently anywhere anytime.
I agree. I live in central Visayas, It seems like it pretty much rains all year. I don't really notice anything seasonaly (except for the bugs) But usually for no more than a few hours or if when there's a tropical storm, like the recent Nalgae.
Thanks Lloyd and Mandy - really enjoyed this very informative - and yes I am Australian too (and currently in Thailand) and people find it difficult to understand my accent!
I also have a hard time understanding Thai & other Asian accent actually!
@@gericornista8133 Me too - I understand and can speak some Thai but they speak so quickly and I miss so much!
Internet is not that fast because we are composed of different islands and connecting each island digitally is still being improved. It will be better in the near future as internet cables are being laid down underwater.
i've got to say, i live in the US. Going to PH for vacation is really affordable for me.That being said, I have no comparison experience with other places like Thailand or Vietnam. I recently travelled to PH and did notice my Grab transportation went up from last time.
Still, I am not wealthy, but things just cost more in the US. My lifestyle is definately cheaper in the PH. But the internet does suck in PH.
Not all places. If you go to places like islands, dont expect good wifi. Why? Local people go to this places to enjoy the place and not the wifi. Of course we need wifi but not that much. Just stay and enjoy the place thats the number 1 motive.
Coz the oil prices goes up sir anywhere in the world crude oil goes up even in USA. WHY complain? You agree crude oil in USA is very high right??
@@sherinick7523 the most stable wifi will probably be in the big hotels in Manila(Marriott, Hilton, Sheraton). Clark Hilton seemed good too...everywhere else in Manila offering wifi is just ok...I love the city most, so if I do go out of Manila, I usually dont expect much.
I just got my passport .
I want to go on a vacation . Mexico and Jamaica o have been .
I want to go somewhere nice but cheap .
I don’t want to spend more than 2 k
Where could I go in Philippines? Is it all inclusive for cheap or a cheap beach house and cook or find my own food .
@@WickedtingzzHi! You can visit Palawan. You probably will enjoy your stay there.
I absolutely agree with you about the comparatively exorbitant cost of accommodations and airfares in the Philippines. I'm Filipino and live in the U.S. and have been going home almost every year, sometimes 2-3 times a year. I've also traveled extensively in SE Asia for work and find your observations spot on. There is so much more competition from local and international hotels and air carriers overseas that pushes prices down. With monopolies in many industries in the Philippines, there is no need for hotel and airlines to lower prices and offer a better product.
I'm planning on a trip to the Philippines. Thanks for the explanations on why the costs are as such.
Philippines is a great country for fun and such a stunning- from Ireland here
Very helpful as I am going to siargao in July woot woot!
Im a filipino but living in ireland now & i love being subscriber of every vloggers that goes to philippines ( that is why i’m one of your subscriber😀) i think before travelling you need to know about the country you will visit & learn how the lifestyle & cost of living as well & that might save you monetary wise. Wifi ? Every country has problem on it, even here in ireland if you will visit a isolated place you will tell to yourself why i went there?🥴& bcoz of the pandemic plus the war from ukraine-russia & inflation😩everything goes high😫(except my hieght😁) it just so happened you travel on different situation. Anyway we thank both of you at least seeing philippines. We appreciate the happy moments of it. Stay happy & blessed.
Correct even here in USA 🇺🇸
Ireland 🇮🇪 sounds like a fun place to visit 😍 but you're right best to plan ahead. It saves time too.
I have been in philippines n really its nice place. As solo traveler I haven't face any problems. They all help me. I enjoyed food specially Adobe halo halo boco salad
Nice! American here living in Ireland now. Found this video as I am thinking/considering the Philippines for vacay. Grew up in Brooklyn with a ton of Philippine people.As a matter of fact my God daughter is Philippino
Same thing here in Switzerland
Great feedback, thank you. It would be also interesting if some time you could give a run down on every island you visited and the characteristics or features of them? Assuming each one is a little different bfrom eachother. For example, I like hiking or bushwalking along different trails and have no idea what place would be best for this?
although there are a variety of mountains on almost every island in the Ph, i'd have to say the mountain province of northern luzon is probably best for a tourist. you can choose from several mountains to climb and you may even trek the 3rd highest peak in the country ( it's the tallest in luzon island) called mount pulag. several tour outfits offer a climb there (or other mountains too) where everything would be taken care of in terms of food and accommodation.
Best for you would be the north of Luzon. Rice terraces, beautiful mountain sceneries, then visit Apo Wang Od, our last mambabatok or tribal tattoo artist. Shes more than 100 years old and of our national treasure.
The southern Philippines is the right place for you! Well actually the mountainous north too!
It depends what you want really. If you want beach holidays then choose the right island to stay. If you want mountains, water falls then stay in the province. Philippines is so very lucky it has so many beautiful natural places to go to although still internet is a problem but hopefully will be sorted it out very soon as people now a days are so much engaged on social media. I must say the North of the Philippines is the best worth a visit. I have visited the south Island of the Philippines and less tourists but still a lot to do, make some improvements to attract People there to go and visit. Siargao is beautiful and Camiguin parts of South Philippines 😊
In Antique province, there are 3 famous mountain rated for hiking. Mount Baloy 9/9, Mount Nangtud 8/9 and Mount Madjass 8/9. In negros oriental province there is Mount Talinis and several hiking area like Puncak Tanawan, Mampas peak and Dinasaurs back and in Dauin, which is also famous for snorkel and scuba diving.
Thank you Lloyd and Mandy for a very informative video!🙏
Our pleasure!
My take here is to plan before traveling and manage expectations.
For the beach lovers: Visit El Nido, Coron, Ticao Island, Tablas Island, Dinagat Island, Boracay, Tubbataha Reef, Kalanggaman Island, Sambawan Island, Cresta de Gallo Island, Balabac Island, Romblon, Camiguin, Malapascua
For the city slickers visit: BGC (ultra modern), Calle Crisologo Vigan (16th century), Baguio City (mini Europe)
For the hikers you climb: Mt Pulag, Mt. APO, have lunch on top of an active volcano Mt Pinatubo, Mt. Guiting Guiting AND the long list goes on
For the Cavers: the biggest caves in Asia are located in Samar, Philippines
Desert lovers (yes we have a desert here) and rock formations😂: Visit La Paz in Ilocos ; kapurpurawan Rock; Masbate; Biri ; Nagpatong Rock
Hotsprings and coldsprings: Maquinit in Coron; Lake Agco long list goes on
The cleanest rivers: Sibuyan Island
Waterfalls
Pagsanjan Falls, Catandayagan Falls (this rare waterfalls drops into the sea); Maria Christina Falls and long list goes on
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Thanks. I copied your post. It will be helpful as I plan.😀
Highly irresponsible to send tourists to Dinagat. Sira ang ulo ka ba ?
I'm a Canadian born in the Philippines. I totally agree with you about the expensive Wi-Fi and the cost of traveling. Most of it is because of the duopoly they have going on there. They don't allow outside airlines and telecoms companies in, so the companies have no incentive to improve their services as there is no other competition.
They should introduce short inter-island flights between the major Philippine islands like Cebu, Panay, Negros, etc.. That would cut traveling costs because people don't have to fly back to Manila every time they want to visit another beautiful island. That would be a win for local Tourism as well.
That said, I actually think we have the same problems here in Canada but it's getting better with the new budget airlines coming in. It still has some room for improvement here though.
I wish the Philippines government sees this video and look into improving the country's infrastructure, especially in the provinces. It should be a priority for countries that rely so much on tourism.
One look at all the lines on the power pole that is leaning , let’s you know what you are dealing with.
Thanks for the Video 👍🏼
Yep... English as our 2nd language so most of us local can understand plus almost all signages and menus are in enhlish also. so pretty much easy communications to everyone.
Great points, thks guys!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks good tips especially the weather variables ty from Scotland ❤
You guys are so young and inexperienced. Keep and open mind. Things change fast and so much of what your experience is related to covod and inflation.
Thanx for the great info!!!
Even us Filipinos travelling to beaches are planned ahead of time as ticket and accommodation are expensive. So it will take us months to prepare tickets, accommodation.
Maybe it’s expensive in the Phils as more islands are separated and maybe to minimize travelling in that islands like El Nido, Boracay, Coron, Siargao.
As a Filipino Cani please ask your advice? 😊 I can only travel to the Philippines in June, and am really worried about the weather!! Will it be fine during June or will it just be too rainy?
Oh! Thank u for the info guys! Watchin from tx usa.
You can still enjoy playing under the rain here and then just sip a hot cup of coffee or eat a bowl of lugaw or sopas and it will make you happy. Unlike other cold countries, rain most of the time triggers depression to people. Here you feel cleansed and happy.
Sure. Tell me who plays in the rain? The poor people.
@@andylee2608 I dont know, people in a place that fun is not limited to indoor locations, maybe that.
Mabuhay Philippines‼️
Lloyd: #8. Don’t bring sand to the beach 🏖️
That is right. Even here in Manila, wifi is slow and cutting in and out. Use mobile data when uploading😅, try it. It's way better than wifi. I always hear from a lot of vloggers that they're struggling for wifi here. Hope the government should consider this including the accomodation. It's really expensive here but not that so quality. Even boarding houses, expensive too. So sad for those employees earning minimum wage, it sucks. That's why poor people remain poor and rich people get richer. Can u imagine, monthly salary here is very low but we pay more for accomodation? ☹
Wifi question. Does purchasing a sim card allow you to use wifi through a laptop or only on your phone? I plan to work remotely in the Philippines for a while, but I would need to be able to work through my laptop.
Yes you can hotspot your computer
Where do you work?
Thank you so much, july is perfect for family trip to Siargao during Australia school holidays👍
regarding wifi, if you based yourself in mnl / cebu - you can get fttp, but if your travelling around, then yes it's spotty
For someone who has traveled extensively, your lack of research is shocking. You probably got taken on some of the pricing.
you guys are awesome thanks🙏🙏🙏
I really like your country (Philippines). People there are so funny and they are all having great sense of humor and hospitable. Wishing to visit there soon again. Greetings from Seoul.
Seoul-tan Kudarat.
Very insightful.
Amazing content that inspired me to create a similar video for my own UA-cam channel. Keep motivating other content creators like myself.
Good news for you, a lot of these problems regarding accommodation / travel expenses and etc. will be soon corrected.
The Philippines has a new head of tourism secretary Christina Frasco, and she's quite possibly the best, most qualified one yet.
The DOT has a masterplan in infrastructure, price regulations, etc. So expect massive changes, like real soon.
Hold the BS. Let's wait for it to happen before promoting corrected changes.
so true.wifi here is too slow bec.network companies were so greedy that they dont upgrade the connection but rather try to accomodate more net subscribers and so downgrading the frequency making it more slower.
Ur wifi is a big understatement.. lived in ph for years my land line is 5 to 8 Gbs and forget about cell phones can't count how many times I have paid for cell package to get no internet 5 min to send txt on messenger.. forget about streaming a video. Maybe at 3am u can get it done
Thank you so much 🤘
Well if you want high speed in wifi you have to buy converge or dito but if you really want very high buy the converge because that high 5 G
The Phillipines seem to be a rather polarizing place. I can´t wait to get there and make my own experiences!
When we visit Philippines we'll stay in Manila and then fly to just one island xx 🤗🇬🇧
I am from Canada, ❤to travel in the Philippines!!
Why thumbnail don't come to the Philippines..then praise it majority of the video 🙄
When it comes to internet, the Philippines teaches you how to literally live “Off the Grid” regardless of urban, provincial, or island areas.
Mindanao does not have a pronounced wet and dry season unlike Luzon and Visayas.
In Mindanao (where Siargao is), usually rains for couple of hours and sunny the rest of the day.
I just liked & subscribed your channel!👍😍🇵🇭❤🙏🙏🙏
Yes because nature here in the Philippines especially Palawan so beautiful.
We agree!
@@LloydandMandy thank you
Sanay na ang mga Filipino sa ganyang takbo ng wifi. Ipopost lng namin na galit kami sa signal ,and we'll be fine after that 😂❤
You refer to the rainy season and mosquito season. When is that?
Accommodation is way too much for what you get here in PH. Glad we found Holiday Ocean view in Samal Island for only 2,500 a night, you get the condo and oceanview. Internet is not available here hahahaha PH is not suitable if you need fast internet… and the food here in Samal island is very low quality and the serving time is 1 hour up hahahaha hard to get everything you want on a holiday
Thanks for featuring philippines
Thanks for the super helpful video. We will travel to Philippines in April. Can you please advise the best mosquito repellant you've found?
The one we've found works best is Soffel cream
Great tip .....and just keep in mind others might have a different point of view but anything that is new can help.
Of course everyone has a point of view. You pay strict attention to those who care and do not have an agenda as far as unbiased information.
I’m a new subscriber here, I’m a Filipino but I live in Germany and saw your Vlog
As a Filipino Cani please ask your advice? 😊 I can only travel to the Philippines in June, and am really worried about the weather!! Will it be fine during June or will it just be too rainy?
What is the power source? US 110/220 for electronic devices?
Thanks. Interesting.
Great feedback and tips guys
The best to travel is summer starting to october to May seasons guys..but now is rainy season..to take your time to travel the different places,and islands of the phil,to enjoy it..its more funs in the phil..take care and be safe..we love you guys your always welcome..?
Good day .. welcome to Philippines. Stay safe and warm. God bless all 🙏❤️
Since the Philippines has 7,641 Islands, that means lots of Beautiful White Beaches especially in the Visayas and Mindanao Provinces, tho Luzon has a few White Beaches as well. When it comes to Hiking, Trekking, Canyoneering and Island Hopping, aside from the Visayas and Mindanao, Palawan is a must. Palawan has been Voted by many International Travel Agencies as the Best Island in the World. And Millions of Foreigners/Tourists can attest to it. The Philippines is now at the Top on International Tourism. "It's More Fun in the Philippines".
Stop with the moniker "It's more fun in the Philippines" crap. For who? When I am in the Philippines I stay away from places like Palawan. You want to be on a top list? Then deal with the crowds...like Oslob and Palawan for example. Where then do I go? I care not to say because it is secluded and I am helping keeping it that way.
@@andylee2608 It definitely is more fun in Philippines, I can have more fun in a mall than I can in virtually anywhere in SE Asia, which means more fun than like, anywhere.
@@andylee2608 To each his own, if you want secluded places buy your own Island and peace your butt out. It's more fun in the Philippines to people who love FUN, but for you 'coz you're a LONER it's more boring and disagreeable. You're so PATHETIC.
Had to lower our expectations as well when fortunately we get to travel to Europe (Milan and Luzern, Australia even) as now we found out there's no perfect place. With the recent facelift and upgrades in the economy and certain cities all over the Phils, yes, pls expect also an upgrade in the cost of living. Gone are the days of merely a developing country or island life. Hello to paradise and modern metropolis.
The barbecues are also full of calories. The dressing that makes it really good has lots of oil and sugar so just be aware of that.
If you come to bacolod. My internet is fiber download speed is 200 mbps and upload is 150 mbps
wait for Starlink Philippines.. they will start rolling out service in october..
stop promising BS. Wait for it to happen.
@@andylee2608 Stop trolling bum, you cant say what wont happen in the future, Philippines has fulfilled much more than its neighbors, why do I have to go to Cambodia still to go to casinos in Thailand?
Yes, we are the least Indianized in the region, so lesser buddhas, temples, etc. We are an Asian country, with Spanish names, and speak English. We still have tribal cultures, but mostly in the outskirts.
Because of colonization. Ancient Filipinos were actually Indianized. Raja, Datus, Guro, Maharlika, Langit, Karma. We're actually Hindi Words. Our ancient writing system were a form of Sanskrit.
For prices of accommodation, I think it is because tourism in the Philippines is not commercialized compared to Thailand and others, there is limited choices of accommodation and competition is not steep, so they can put rather premium price with lower value.
That is very true. But perhaps lodge owners should also know that the Philippines has now become a new place of interest for foreign tourists to see and experience. Tourist numbers have grown for the past decade, already. So they should find ways to attract and keep them staying longer by offering better prices, not only against local competitors, but as against other countries' pricing - and making sure of maintaining quality accommodations. Maybe they should look at the web sites of other Southeast Asian countries' lodging - their accommodations and pricing - to find a way to compete. If they can't lower the prices, then they should, at least, keep them at par with the rest.
@@Spy359 Yeah we will get there eventually but at the moment Philippine tourism is atleast 30 years behind Thailand and Malaysia in terms of overall tourism infrastructure.
@@Ghost12561 You're definitely right. Let's just say we'll just attract tourists who want more of an "adventure" even in just lodging and internet connection, hahahah!
@@joehinds29988 yup that's a childish comment right there mate
@@Ghost12561 30 years is a much longer time than you could really imagine, you are overshooting that number
No country is perfect, heaven is the only place you can find it.
of all the places around the world, I will still choose this beautiful country
I would rather be in the rain on the beach in the Philippine's, than in the sun in traffic in America. Great video, God bless!
hello! lloyd and mandy keep safe
How about a video on ‘advising people on becoming you tubers and do’s and don’ts and what has your experience been so far 🙏😊🇦🇺
If you want everything to be like it is in the west, then stay in the west, I left the UK to retire here 13 years ago and have no desire to go back. As for accommodation, it is as cheap or as expensive as you want it to be, the big plus of the Philippines is the people, I live in Dumaguete on the island of Negros and the locals here are so friendly and ready to make conversation. I couldn't care less about the rain, Brit's are used to lousy weather even in the summer, at least the rain is warm here..😀 and there is plenty of sun to be had all year round.
I came here to escape the madness of the west and I feel much safer here, so that's my pitch for what it's worth...
100% facts
Bravo well said....😏😏😏😏
Love those barbeques too! A lot cheaper & fresher indeed there!!
Siargao is located near mainland Mindanao or it’s part of Mindanao islands and usually typhoons don’t pass the area unlike eastern Visayas typhoons pass through the area and the rest of the country.
Air fare in the Philippines is not cheap at all. From Manila to anywhere cost at least $100 + defending on the season.
Fair enough.
You have so much luggage using a motor bike is hard if you pack light travel light, then motor bikes the way, ferry crossing on a barge fliat ferry is cheap, say your in dumaguete there's 8 islands of there , 30 min to 40 min crossings bike 2 person average about $ 15.40aussie per crossing so cheap great place to dumaguete to base yourself, cheaper accommodation, and the island of negros, is huge can spend months exploring there, also you can get an visa extension there with good visa agents helping you out, 😀
Hey! Love the video. We are digital nomads travelling to Philippines next month. What were the best places you came across in general for wifi/internet access? Or any places to avoid? 😅 cheers!
The Internet is pretty terrible everywhere, I guess the best place would be manila. Just make sure when booking accommodation they have good wifi, check the reviews.
It’s supply and demand economics. There are fewer tourists in the Philippines, therefore fewer hotels, making prices less competitive.
Any idea if you can use Starlink purchased outside of the Philippines?
Another tip that I feel like I haven't seen many travellers comment on is CARRY TOILET/TISSUE PAPER WITH YOU like toilets restroom barely have if at all..I'm glad I was with family the last time they always had one handy thank goodness!
I’m actually moving to surigao from cavite. Nice beach 🏖️ house.
Was it Chagao that has a dry season during July? Sry I cannot understand what the place was called :D
I got super lucky when I went and had amazing Wi-Fi in Siargo and Davao
I felt sorry for the spotty internet of my beloved country. It’s true when it comes to wifi you have to not expect much good about it especially if you go far from the city. It’s still trying to improve but hopefully it will be resolved soon 😅!
It’s true also about the mosquitoes 🦟 when it’s raining season. Always be prepared for mosquito repellent😅.
But still, it’s more fun in the Philippines 🇵🇭❤ and it’s cheaper compared to other countries. You just have to be alert. Be informed ahead!
My husband and I still chose Philippines 🇵🇭
Great review, can't wait for starlink to get established in PH (need fast internet too) then will park there as a digi nomad.
I love Siquijor! 😊
Try coconut oil for the mosquitoes, I was watching a UA-camr who has lived in Thailand for years, he says the locals use it and so does he. And I enjoy y'all's channel, thank you.