7 Things We Wish We Knew BEFORE Travelling to The Philippines

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    0:00 Intro
    0:40 Wifi
    2:45 Accommodation prices
    4:01 Seafood & BBQ
    4:38 Travelling Around The Philippines
    5:50 English Speaking
    7:31 American Influence
    8:49 Weather

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  • @LloydandMandy
    @LloydandMandy  Рік тому +27

    Did we leave anything out?

    • @JB-xm8qi
      @JB-xm8qi Рік тому +1

      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!!!

    • @travelingtheworldonfingers9156
      @travelingtheworldonfingers9156 Рік тому +8

      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.

    • @AlliOopsadaisy
      @AlliOopsadaisy Рік тому +5

      Dunno, much as I love you guys, I detest 'top 8, bottom 17, best 25' vids.

    • @worldcatloversheavenwatcht2927
      @worldcatloversheavenwatcht2927 Рік тому +4

      Get married in Philippines 😊😊
      Nice chapels and flowers are cheap
      My friend only spent 1000 dollars USA on wedding and reception 😊 good luck

    • @SuiGenerisAbbie
      @SuiGenerisAbbie Рік тому +2

      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.

  • @pog332chi
    @pog332chi Рік тому +39

    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!

    • @stephaniepearson732
      @stephaniepearson732 Рік тому +1

      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?

  • @cristinasumadchat605
    @cristinasumadchat605 Рік тому +37

    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.

    • @davidhosking436
      @davidhosking436 Рік тому +1

      Been there many times

    • @janteo3645
      @janteo3645 Рік тому +4

      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

    • @CaptainKremmen
      @CaptainKremmen 2 місяці тому

      ​@@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.

  • @foreveryoungsy3511
    @foreveryoungsy3511 Рік тому +10

    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...

  • @lemnikim7388
    @lemnikim7388 Рік тому +2

    Good information. Thank you so much guys.👍🏼❤️

  • @wkmwvsalon
    @wkmwvsalon Рік тому +7

    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.

  • @jalferrer7973
    @jalferrer7973 Рік тому +10

    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.

    • @kabysummit5801
      @kabysummit5801 11 місяців тому

      I'm planning on a trip to the Philippines. Thanks for the explanations on why the costs are as such.

  • @mattsoley123
    @mattsoley123 Рік тому +18

    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.

  • @toddhildebrand
    @toddhildebrand Рік тому

    Thanx for the great info!!!

  • @ineedyou1298
    @ineedyou1298 Рік тому +6

    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? ☹

  • @nelsonlomod9601
    @nelsonlomod9601 Рік тому +9

    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.

    • @Prinskorv0
      @Prinskorv0 Рік тому

      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.

  • @jovelynstefanpreciousfilip4785

    Thanks for the Video 👍🏼

  • @janteo3645
    @janteo3645 Рік тому +4

    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.

  • @FOODHUB-wl5xj
    @FOODHUB-wl5xj 3 місяці тому +1

    Philippines is a great country for fun and such a stunning- from Ireland here

  • @marcp108
    @marcp108 Рік тому +14

    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!

    • @gericornista8133
      @gericornista8133 Рік тому +1

      I also have a hard time understanding Thai & other Asian accent actually!

    • @marcp108
      @marcp108 Рік тому +2

      @@gericornista8133 Me too - I understand and can speak some Thai but they speak so quickly and I miss so much!

  • @DHarri9977
    @DHarri9977 Рік тому

    Very insightful.

  • @renzericsongabuya7842
    @renzericsongabuya7842 Рік тому +3

    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.

  • @edgarnapiza4667
    @edgarnapiza4667 Рік тому +5

    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.

    • @stephaniepearson732
      @stephaniepearson732 Рік тому

      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?

  • @yvonnebondoc8707
    @yvonnebondoc8707 Рік тому +14

    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.

    • @gilly7312
      @gilly7312 Рік тому

      Correct even here in USA 🇺🇸

    • @NachoTV
      @NachoTV Рік тому

      Ireland 🇮🇪 sounds like a fun place to visit 😍 but you're right best to plan ahead. It saves time too.

    • @kusha8520
      @kusha8520 Рік тому

      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

    • @vernj613
      @vernj613 Рік тому +2

      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

  • @bluestarfishsea
    @bluestarfishsea Рік тому

    Great points, thks guys!

  • @kenzpc
    @kenzpc Рік тому +3

    My take here is to plan before traveling and manage expectations.

  • @KardosoMedia
    @KardosoMedia Рік тому

    Great feedback and tips guys

  • @bonzrh68
    @bonzrh68 Рік тому

    Thank you Lloyd and Mandy for a very informative video!🙏

  • @glensuarez5882
    @glensuarez5882 Рік тому +2

    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.

  • @JanVergelYOLO
    @JanVergelYOLO Рік тому +1

    Filipino watching your video here in the UK. You've been to places in the Philippines I haven't been haha, enjoy!

  • @cates3555
    @cates3555 Рік тому +6

    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.

  • @youtubephan2427
    @youtubephan2427 Рік тому +27

    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.

    • @sherinick7523
      @sherinick7523 Рік тому +6

      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
      @sherinick7523 Рік тому

      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??

    • @youtubephan2427
      @youtubephan2427 Рік тому +1

      @@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.

    • @Wickedtingzz
      @Wickedtingzz Рік тому

      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 .

    • @annesantisteban
      @annesantisteban Рік тому

      @@WickedtingzzHi! You can visit Palawan. You probably will enjoy your stay there.

  • @theJURN88
    @theJURN88 Рік тому +4

    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.

  • @ClearAdventure
    @ClearAdventure Рік тому +2

    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!

  • @fredtayam3638
    @fredtayam3638 Рік тому

    you guys are awesome thanks🙏🙏🙏

  • @Anythingwilldo296
    @Anythingwilldo296 9 місяців тому

    Thanks good tips especially the weather variables ty from Scotland ❤

  • @Jason-fs9pz
    @Jason-fs9pz 4 місяці тому

    Very helpful as I am going to siargao in July woot woot!

  • @ELEAByahera
    @ELEAByahera Рік тому +4

    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.

  • @agwonder1118
    @agwonder1118 Рік тому +3

    Mabuhay Philippines‼️

  • @jayneh2006
    @jayneh2006 Рік тому

    Oh! Thank u for the info guys! Watchin from tx usa.

  • @TaylorAMiles
    @TaylorAMiles Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @Telfund38154172
    @Telfund38154172 Рік тому

    Great tip .....and just keep in mind others might have a different point of view but anything that is new can help.

    • @andylee2608
      @andylee2608 Рік тому

      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.

  • @clairephilip3259
    @clairephilip3259 Рік тому +3

    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

  • @cundallthepieman
    @cundallthepieman Рік тому +1

    regarding wifi, if you based yourself in mnl / cebu - you can get fttp, but if your travelling around, then yes it's spotty

  • @herchickenlegs4
    @herchickenlegs4 Рік тому +3

    When we visit Philippines we'll stay in Manila and then fly to just one island xx 🤗🇬🇧

  • @thebiglebowski4309
    @thebiglebowski4309 Рік тому

    Thanks. Interesting.

  • @anthonyelbambo6306
    @anthonyelbambo6306 Рік тому +2

    Why were you so worried about the Wi-Fi? Who uploads videos on vacation?

  • @JojieCerteza
    @JojieCerteza Рік тому +2

    yeah,
    island hopping - plan it so it's close to each islands not hop from one side to the other side,
    food - yeah.. loving the bbq,
    english - my thoughts, since we get taught english (before 1987, it was spanish), we get taught english at a young age, but my thoughts would go to, as you get older, you loose it because it's not as used as the local and national languages (filipino + regional language).
    chopsticks - we use hands hahaha.. austronesians... ever tried using the coconut shell as your bowl/rich holder yup that's us.. you won't see it as much but we used to use them.

  • @eriksanchez7834
    @eriksanchez7834 Рік тому

    Interesting. We stay mostly in MetroManila when we go to the Philippines so I didn't experience the problem of the internet. You're right about the internet when we went to Coron. We did use Smart there also but we bought both sim card. We also bring Off Repellant but the mosquitos don't care and still bite us

  • @TitoJay22
    @TitoJay22 Рік тому

    Thanks for featuring philippines

  • @chrisk7118
    @chrisk7118 Рік тому +1

    Great review, can't wait for starlink to get established in PH (need fast internet too) then will park there as a digi nomad.

  • @csreyesccm
    @csreyesccm Рік тому +40

    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. 🙂👍🤘

    • @worldcatloversheavenwatcht2927
      @worldcatloversheavenwatcht2927 Рік тому +3

      I love infusion food of the Philippines 😊😊

    • @dispacitomexicano1606
      @dispacitomexicano1606 Рік тому +2

      Whatever 😂😂

    • @JojieCerteza
      @JojieCerteza Рік тому +12

      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!

    • @JojieCerteza
      @JojieCerteza Рік тому +2

      @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.

    • @JojieCerteza
      @JojieCerteza Рік тому +1

      @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.

  • @murpsauce7168
    @murpsauce7168 Рік тому +7

    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.

    • @andylee2608
      @andylee2608 Рік тому +1

      Hold the BS. Let's wait for it to happen before promoting corrected changes.

  • @FloriTravels
    @FloriTravels Рік тому +1

    The Phillipines seem to be a rather polarizing place. I can´t wait to get there and make my own experiences!

  • @anniesanjose7321
    @anniesanjose7321 Рік тому

    Good day .. welcome to Philippines. Stay safe and warm. God bless all 🙏❤️

  • @joeyramirez556
    @joeyramirez556 Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @arnelsanjuan2310
    @arnelsanjuan2310 Рік тому +1

    hello! lloyd and mandy keep safe

  • @lhizajavines3710
    @lhizajavines3710 Рік тому +3

    Now that you know this about the 🇵🇭. Will there be a season 2?😁😏

  • @Smallao97
    @Smallao97 7 місяців тому

    Great video thank you so much! I am going there in few months and I was wondering how does it work with checked luggage in the flight? If I wanna book my flights in advance I cannot always choose for checked luggage (only up to 10kg's). Is this an issue or can you just buy at the airport?

  • @renzericsongabuya7842
    @renzericsongabuya7842 Рік тому

    Yes I agree with planning ahead... Accomodations and transport most especially. when you do your research you might also used all available options like on the internet yeah? but i would say ask the locals instead or try to post something on your wall on where you are heading next so yeah locals or we as your followers will suggest/recommend for you.

  • @chattcedric6321
    @chattcedric6321 Рік тому +4

    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".

    • @andylee2608
      @andylee2608 Рік тому +1

      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.

    • @gangstagummybear3432
      @gangstagummybear3432 Рік тому +1

      @@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.

    • @chattcedric6321
      @chattcedric6321 Рік тому

      @@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.

  • @gericornista8133
    @gericornista8133 Рік тому

    Love those barbeques too! A lot cheaper & fresher indeed there!!

  • @ugmangdamlag7328
    @ugmangdamlag7328 Рік тому

    I just liked & subscribed your channel!👍😍🇵🇭❤🙏🙏🙏

  • @junemarbuclolgulitiw1855
    @junemarbuclolgulitiw1855 Рік тому

    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..?

  • @robshanks2213
    @robshanks2213 Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @ahvicremulla544
    @ahvicremulla544 Рік тому

    Rainy season now in the phil actually its quite lucky this year
    that we havent encounter so many storms bec last yrs we been into too many storms hoping you will enjoy your next countryto visit bec here we
    really have unpredictable weather. This season

  • @poppypoppy98
    @poppypoppy98 18 днів тому

    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
    ❤❤

  • @jennalclayton
    @jennalclayton Рік тому

    Thanks for the super helpful video. We will travel to Philippines in April. Can you please advise the best mosquito repellant you've found?

    • @LloydandMandy
      @LloydandMandy  Рік тому

      The one we've found works best is Soffel cream

  • @zindeehegseth
    @zindeehegseth Рік тому +1

    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 🇵🇭

  • @ChrisValera
    @ChrisValera Рік тому +1

    When it comes to internet, the Philippines teaches you how to literally live “Off the Grid” regardless of urban, provincial, or island areas.

  • @eldybones517
    @eldybones517 Рік тому +1

    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.

    • @andylee2608
      @andylee2608 Рік тому

      Sure. Tell me who plays in the rain? The poor people.

    • @gangstagummybear3432
      @gangstagummybear3432 Рік тому

      @@andylee2608 I dont know, people in a place that fun is not limited to indoor locations, maybe that.

  • @markbiaco9555
    @markbiaco9555 Рік тому +1

    100% true I wish Enjoy ur holiday here in Philippines 🇵🇭🏝️❤️🥰😂

  • @TravelBreakthrough
    @TravelBreakthrough Рік тому +1

    I got super lucky when I went and had amazing Wi-Fi in Siargo and Davao

  • @sharkinc1
    @sharkinc1 Рік тому

    I was thinking about going to siagao January and February. Is that a wet time of year? Hate squitos

  • @openrelationships
    @openrelationships Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @edithforbes6944
    @edithforbes6944 Рік тому

    I am from Canada, ❤to travel in the Philippines!!

  • @arvinlumbris4447
    @arvinlumbris4447 Рік тому +1

    Yeah for a digital Nomad its gonna be tough but if your just on a vacation Philippines is a perfect destination the thing is if your in the Philippines and you do vlogs and the content is good you will get a lot of subscribers but still vloggers come here to get more subs.

  • @90ld3n60y
    @90ld3n60y Рік тому +6

    Just FYI, in Bali right now is pretty cold [especially for me 😉] as it gets the winter wind from Australia from Jul until usually Sep. The coldest temperature can be around 17C at night and 25C at day time. Some little rain here and there and bit of cloudy too. I think I like this period at best 🤣

  • @travelingman777
    @travelingman777 Рік тому

    Have you tried Agoda? The prices are Very Good for Asia. But ho9w safe is it?

  • @nightmarex1989
    @nightmarex1989 Рік тому

    I am a foreign national vaccinated with booster in Phillipines back in January. Now outside, should I get the 4th dose when coming back in November?

  • @mikeldavid5763
    @mikeldavid5763 Рік тому

    Nice content

  • @teiganmatty4230
    @teiganmatty4230 Рік тому

    Hey guys, just wondering if you know about the covid vaccination requirements? Do you have to have the booster or can you get an exemption? Do you have to show at the airport and anywhere when you’re actually travelling around the Phillipines? Thanks!

    • @LloydandMandy
      @LloydandMandy  Рік тому

      You don’t need the booster; and you do have to show it a lot if places like airports, sporting events and shopping malls sometimes

  • @reynaldosalucop7296
    @reynaldosalucop7296 Рік тому +1

    Fair enough.

  • @BatmansMot
    @BatmansMot Рік тому

    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!

    • @LloydandMandy
      @LloydandMandy  Рік тому

      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.

  • @proudtobefilipino
    @proudtobefilipino Рік тому +1

    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

  • @RED_WIRE
    @RED_WIRE Рік тому

    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.

  • @strizzaoner1997
    @strizzaoner1997 22 дні тому +1

    Lloyd: #8. Don’t bring sand to the beach 🏖️

  • @junemarbuclolgulitiw1855
    @junemarbuclolgulitiw1855 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much guys that yur all opinions about phil..but you know guys i want to say this to you guys,before pandemic is all are cheap even the foods,accomodations,travelling but now because of pandemic are all huge or very expensive..i hope may be to return in a normal situations the all..price of foods,and everything important needs of people..?

  • @donnecyril
    @donnecyril 3 місяці тому

    Any idea if you can use Starlink purchased outside of the Philippines?

  • @travels129
    @travels129 9 місяців тому +1

    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

  • @jennymark7403
    @jennymark7403 Рік тому +1

    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, 😀

  • @heaven4Now26
    @heaven4Now26 Рік тому

    wow ur channel grew fast

  • @glycerinemarie5237
    @glycerinemarie5237 Рік тому

    || Accommodation. You can get affordable accommodation when you veer off from "touristy" hotels that offers "western" comfort. A basic mini hotel room will get you 300php or $6/night. You just have to do research first in each town you plan to visit to.

  • @perlitaenriquez5131
    @perlitaenriquez5131 Рік тому

    IF U WERE IN SIARGAO OLS VISIT " SUGBA LAGOON " AND HAVE A WATER ADVENTURE. BUT IF U WERE IN PALAWAN, TRY BALABAC ISLAND, WATER IS CRYSTAL CLEAR , U WILL LOVE IT THERE. ALSO IN PORT BARTON, THEY HAVE A BACK PACKERS ACCOMODATION THAT IS VERY CHEAP. SO MANY PLACES HERE FOR U TO DISCOVER. SALAMAT PO

  • @whatnow5598
    @whatnow5598 Рік тому +2

    Phillipines is 3rd largest english speaking country in the world lol, surprised you were surprised :P

  • @moondustgirl2132
    @moondustgirl2132 Рік тому

    PH wins at the recent 29th World Travel Awards held in Vietnam:
    Asia’s Leading Beach Destination (6th time) and Asia’s Leading Dive Destination (4 times straight).
    Intramuros - Asia’s Leading Tourist Attraction.
    PALAWAN - Travel + Leisure’s Best Island in the World in 2020.
    SIARGAO - Condé Nast Readers Choice Best Island in Asia for 2021.
    BORACAY - Conde Nast Traveler's 2nd Best Island Beach in the World in 2020.
    :)

  • @juanitawilms9842
    @juanitawilms9842 Рік тому

    I’m a new subscriber here, I’m a Filipino but I live in Germany and saw your Vlog

    • @stephaniepearson732
      @stephaniepearson732 Рік тому

      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?

  • @johnnyvoss2977
    @johnnyvoss2977 Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @stuartcoutts3898
    @stuartcoutts3898 Рік тому

    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 🙏😊🇦🇺

  • @homerbulos
    @homerbulos Рік тому +1

    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.

    • @my_other_side473
      @my_other_side473 Рік тому +2

      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.

  • @tonycarlton2029
    @tonycarlton2029 Рік тому

    Hello, I want to visit the Philippines soon. I will be doing so for one month. I've never travelled out of the USA. I have no clue how anything works. Am I supposed to exchange currency before I leave my country or can I do it in the Philippines? Can I use my credit cards in the Philippines? Do I need a visa or visitor visa to visit Philippines? Do you need to quarantine if you haven't been fully vaccinated? I am absolutely lost at travelling somewhere new. Any help with these would be appreciated or somewhere I can get all of this information. Thank you!

  • @rosacenteno3194
    @rosacenteno3194 Рік тому

    Yes because nature here in the Philippines especially Palawan so beautiful.

  • @IsabelS_Fuyu
    @IsabelS_Fuyu Рік тому

    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!

  • @henrytecson3059
    @henrytecson3059 Рік тому

    Hi Lloyd & Mandy enjoyed the Philippines until September or until December, because September is the start of CHRISTMAS her in the Philippines. Tnx

  • @erikmichael3493
    @erikmichael3493 Рік тому

    Is it possible to use a portable and faster router to help out?