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If one thing I have learned from watching alot of vloggers on you tube is I'm not doing any online dating. I just wait till I get there to meet someone
You can Google apartments as well. I'm currently renting a studio in Dumaguete for $260.00, fully furnished, western standards, wifi, and HBO, mostly foreigners who live there...when I first Googled for Apartments I read the reviews before we walked there and took a look....
The foreigners move in with their filipinas fast because they've just spent decades of their lives dealing with toxic feminist Western relationships that have drained them emotionally and financially. They don't want these newfound amazing feelings with their filipina to get away.
Sound advice, to be sure. I’ve been here for two weeks, and I’m hip-deep in my own experiment. I spent one week with my brother and his girlfriend in a Cebu province. I couldn’t stand sleeping in the same room with five other people, so I came down to Dumaguete. I spent three nights in a terrible hotel, and then a non-sexual female friend helped me find an apartment. It’s not in the city, proper, but it has good access to pedicabs, so town is just a few minutes away. I have a six month contract, which goes against your advice, but I’m willing to take things slow and live as a single guy for a while.
Hello Gio, I am going to Dipolog City in August to Visit my Filipina and to meet her Parents. She has invited me to stay in their home but I told her that I will stay in the Hotel close to the airport for my first visit because I need air conditioning to sleep at night. And you are right, after my 30 hour flight to the Philippines, I will need to sleep first before meeting anyone. Take care.
Sound advice as always Gio, it really is overwhelming for affection starved Western guys when they experience Filipinas for the first time. Like you, I only book 3-5 nights anywhere initially, depending on what there is to see and do in that area. It makes it easier to move on if you’re not really happy with the hotel, or the girl that you arranged to meet for the first time. From experience, they can sometimes be very different in looks and personality, to how they are online.
Hello Gio, I spent two months in the Philippines and one thing that I noticed from the many UA-camrs here is that no one seems to cover what happens to your visa after 59 days. Maybe I missed it but I don’t think so. What the BI does is depending on where you are located, they issue you an ID that can be used to open a bank account and get a drivers license, that might be useful to some but it comes with a price of 3k just for the ID. To me that is useless because I have no intention of getting a bank account or get a drivers license. So for example if you are in Davao they only have one option and that is if you want to extend the visa you get it the same day but they want you to pay 3k per month and adds up quickly, in short we end up paying 9k after 59 days. I asked the immigration employee if that was an option and he said it’s the rule. But if one is in Manila, one can pay 2k per Month, but the passport stays with them for 3 days before you get it stamped. For many that come to the Philippines, that can add up quickly if one is on a fixed income. So in short, I’m a cheapskate and refused to pay the 9k and went for a visa run to another country. One might argue that the visa run is more expensive but in my case, I’m traveling to a place that I want to go visit anyway. So that might be another topic that you can cover on a video here. Take care.
I just finished my first 3 months. I live here in Bacong. So far I love it. I know it’s not perfect and will change for me as time goes by. I’m also getting use to retirement as well. Hope to run into you sometime.
Met my boyfriend after a 12 month LDR in March this year. Met at the airport and spent one month together. Had a couple of misunderstandings but got on really well as I knew we would. Going back for two weeks in 3 months. It can work out well. depends on how good a judge of character (or how desperate you are!). So its not all doom and gloom,
Great advice! I did everything the opposite of what you recommended. Luckily for me it worked out okay I’m happily married 3 years now! But guys listen to Gio looking back I can say it’s great advice to guys thinking of moving to the Philippines and getting into a relationship. There is a lot to learn don’t depend on good luck!
Hi, I have seen your video featuring Dipolog boulevard. Dipolog is my hometown which I haven’t been able to visit since 2013. I am ecstatic to see the massive /long boulevard. I was told there’s a port at the end of it. Thanks for visiting!!! and I wish I can visit my hometown soon.
Great advice, I was thinking about my first trip to the Phils and wish I had spent more time looking around various places before staying in one place. I never looked at any you tube videos before I went so it was a bit overwhelming as I had no idea except I wanted to get out of Manila as quickly as possible,
Perfect timing as I was looking to book a few months through Airbnb, thinking it would give me enough time to really check a place out and see if that would be a place to set down roots. Grabbing a few days in a hotel sounds like a great idea for starters.
I booked a consultation with Gio and he is a cool guy. I didn't know what to ask but he is a wealth of information. Now with his website, giving all of the information away for free? well, he embodies the Filipino culture in this way and I appreciate it! You have to check out his material. I have already visited Cebu for three weeks and guys, PH and the women are the real deal! The good and the bad. Plan well. Be careful. But heaven is here!
Hi Goo, I always use Agoda in philly. I usually only book 2 nights as they always have daily special which are fantastic if you dont mind moving around a bit. I booked a hotel in boracay my last trip at a real nice resort for about 1800 a night for a decent room and found a 3 day special the next day at another hotel down the street for 1200 a night for the presidential suite on the beach
Ne already had a place reserved for us in Bohol. We stayed in Hotels in Cebu for a little over week. Ne did the scope and scoped 4 yrs., ago. No family with her. They had my welcome Ron party about 3 weeks after I came here. There were over 100 people there off and on. We lived a year in Bohol before coming here to Davao 3 years ago. It was different for me I just came here to be with Ne. I have never dated anyone here in the last 4 years.
Thanks for this video, Gio! You described all of the mistakes I surely would have made when I come! I'm keeping this video on my short list when I make my move.
Awesome video... Headed to Cebu in Sep for a month... Long ago, while in the Navy I had some extensive Filipina training, but this will be my first time in the central island areas...
Excellent advice to stay at a hotel for several days and personally inspect Airbnb rentals before booking them. Booked a number of Airbnbs here over the last several years, only to discover unpleasant surprises after checking in. Poor plumbing, poor aircon, poor wi-fi, cockroaches, poor location, etc. Much better to personally inspect the units (and check the plumbing, aircon and wi-fi) before booking. Wish I’d thought of that.
Interesting you mentioned Mactan Gio, my stay in Mactan was not one to remember and Agoda really was the culprit ! apparently there is a beach for snorkeling just a 15 minute walk away , and a fitness centre it stated , but am afraid the reality did not match the advertising, private beach ! what ! no beach that anyone could tell me about that close , and fitness centre ? that was a basketball court with a dodgy roof ( Odette), I was anticipating a gym ! ha ha yes I gave a review that they asked for, strange no comment from them ! I could say a few things about the area as I was thinking of buying a small condo there , good thing I had a good look around, seems like a place for the rich in those 5 star resorts some from 300 usd a night ! anyway I gave a good tip to the two lady cooks who make a good breakfast, am in Mindanao at present in an ok place for 8,500 pesos a month, but should have checked out the area though first, as there are stray dogs and I have to walk down a lane where at the end they sometimes are ! told Landlord but dogs are gone when they turned up so have had to make friends with them and throw them some food, BUT if I had of known this situation, as was scared I could have been bitten as they were growling a few times ! so yes ! you guys check b4 you reside in a place check the surrounds , good video Gio , maybe catch up with you some time , cheers !
Hi Gio, enjoy your vlogs, as well as Ms Pea, and Paul (old dog). I will be moving to the islands in a couple years. I was surprised to read what robert bonilla said about your visa after the initial 59 days. So is this 2000 or 3000 peso fee per month mandatory to stay in the islands. its the first time i've heard of this. I know you can get extensions up to 36 months, so was wondering whats this all about.
I am a british expat. I think your advice is very good. I think selling your Aerox it is not a good idea. I have Abs Aerox which I am very happy with. I keep my knowledge and experience to myself.
I've been doing these exact things in your video right now. I stayed in a hotel for week when I first arrived. I'm now on my second monthly AirBnB and enjoying it. But I did not look at them first, I didn't know you could on AirBnB? No girl problems like wanting to move in because I have not been able to find a girlfriend yet.
LDR online is almost always a fantasy for both people. Always super fun because it's a fantasy you create...so why wouldn't you create a fun fantasy. Meeting is reality. Probably why most foreigners never leave home.
Very informative for those who are too close to the forrest to see the trees……. Common sense is not always so common and very easy to get caught up in a emotional response to an unfamiliar environment. ( been there, done that ).
very true. Also, just for me because I didn't know or experienced ldr, moving in too soon with a girlfriend is probably not adviseable it's like living in with a complete stranger could be dangerous in a lot of ways. So many weird thing, one is being met by the girl's entire family and or friends? This actually depends on whether or not one is comfortable enough to be in the situation which is not a bad thing at all, but that also seems like the foreigner is being pushed.
What about. 1. Extending visa 2. Renting a motorcycle for 3 months, insurance?? 3. Getting a personal tour guide 4. Hiring help, cook, housekeeper, assistant? 5. Food, eat out the whole time? Cook at home? 6. Banking, cash, plastic, check?? 7. Things to do in a 3 month trial run
Renting an AirBnb is super expensive. At least double what a rental would be. I’ve been looking at them for a few months in Iloilo and all are minimum $900/month with the preferred one $1050-$1200. Crazy. I will rent a hotel room for a week and search for a 3 month condo rental using a Filipina to negotiate the rent after I’ve seen the one I want, she can go in next day and see what sort of skin tax I was quoted the day prior. I’ll do the same for my car and ADV160 purchase. I’m surprised you never suggest that. I also believe your suggestion of travel insurance is too expensive as the firm you recommended wants $178/month. Kaiser offers much lower rates but I can self insure in the beginning as medical costs are so low. Hospitals only charge $50/night and most serious stays are often $2K or less. I’m a bit of a gambler as I never get sick and have yet to be prescribed a medication this century. Only the good die young, so I have nothing to worry about.
I need to know how to navigate Cebu in a week. I need to get an idea about living there by checking out the condos, hospitals, health insurance and the cost of withdrawing money from either banks or atm. I heard it costs a lot to take money out.
I believe you can send yourself money, then pick it up at remittance centers like M lhuillier, I think with just an id and a code that the sender (which is you) knows. I do send myself money using remotely or wise phone app, linked my chase or Bank of America, but I send it to a local bank here where I have an account.
If you’re staying a while, might be worth to get gcash, it’s just a phone app. And it’s widely used in the Philippines. You can pay bills, food, parking fees, a lot of things. You can also send or receive money, but only locally maybe, not sure if it works for international.
I live on the beach in the most temperate city in the U.S., San Diego. I'm very worried about heat and humidity. I also own a home in the desert where the dry heat routinely hits 105 plus.
Yes, it’s called LTO, land transportation office. It works, but have to be honest, a high chance of having to deal with under the table dealings esp in the beginning. It’s not expensive though. It’s crazy driving esp in the Manila area, I know be. That’s where I drive, province is a bit less
Hello Gio don't forget to visit Boracay Beach in Malay, Aklan, Philippines, it is claimed to be the best beach of the world. (Check it out in UA-cam) 1. Island Hopping in Boracay Islands, it is full of white sandy beaches, blue indigo waters and dreamy sunsets. Known to be unexploited paradise. The stops often includes the beaches of Lapus-lapus, Ilig-iligan, Crocodile Island & Magic Island. 2. Visit Puka Shell Beach in Boracay, it is located in Yapak, Malay, Aklan, tricycles and boats going to Puka Shell Beach can be hired from White Beach. 3. Ariel's Point is the most popular for the 15 meters high diving boards where adventure junkies can leaf off to the clear waters below. It is located in Batason, Buruanga, Aklan,purchase a ticket from Ariel's house in Station 1 where the boat leaves to Ariel point. 4. Explore Mount Luho, is the highest point of the Islands, rising 100 meters above sea level. Tricycles from any stations can be hired to take you to the Mount Luho entrance. 5. Visit Crystal Cove, is one of the must-visit Islands hopping destination when you're in Boracay. Outrigger boats heading to Crystal Cove can be hired from Station 1. 6. Bulabog Beach , also known as "back beach", is popular for windsurfing and kitesurfing competitions. It is only 5 minute walk towards the east from D Mall Shopping Center, located White Beach Station No. 2. 7. Take a trip to Diniwid Beach, it's just short walk away from all the bars. Tricycles from any point of White Beach can be hired to take you to Diniwid Beach. 8. Willy's Rock , is probably one of the most recognizable attractions of the Boracay Islands, it is located at Willy's Rock, Station 1, Boracay. 9. Watch the Iconic Sunsets in Boracay Islands 10. Scuba diving in Boracay, underneath Boracay's crystalline waters is a bustling and thriving ecosystem teeming with marine life. Where to stay in Boracay Islands 1. Coast Boracay Island 2. Henann Lagoon Resort 3. Discovery Shores Boracay 4. Shang-rila Boracay's Resort & Spa 5. La Carmela de Boracay 6. The Orient Beach Boracay 7. Mandala Spa & Resort Villas 8. The Tides Hotel Boracay 9. Movenpick Resort & Spa Boracay 10. Fairways and Blue water Boracay 11. Paradise Garden Resort Hotel 12. Boracay Midtown Hotel 13. Boracay Mandarin Island Hotel 14. Boracay Island Villa 15. 7Stones Boracay 16. Crimson Resort & Spa Boracay 17. Aqua Boracay 18. Crown Regency Beach Resort 19. Savoy Hotel Boracay 20. Luxx Boutique Hotel How to go to Boracay Islands ? Just take a flight to Caticlan Airport. There is a direct daily flight from Cebu City, Manila & Puerto Princesa City going to Caticlan Airport.
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If one thing I have learned from watching alot of vloggers on you tube is I'm not doing any online dating. I just wait till I get there to meet someone
You can Google apartments as well. I'm currently renting a studio in Dumaguete for $260.00, fully furnished, western standards, wifi, and HBO, mostly foreigners who live there...when I first Googled for Apartments I read the reviews before we walked there and took a look....
The foreigners move in with their filipinas fast because they've just spent decades of their lives dealing with toxic feminist Western relationships that have drained them emotionally and financially. They don't want these newfound amazing feelings with their filipina to get away.
And they're making up for lost time!
@@RealGaryGibson Serious case of blue balls...
Haha I just wanted to say this comment made my day 😅
Yes right on-we have to understand-they have no clue there are 1000’s of better looking Flipinas then their online chick!
And then you find out she is just as crazy as western women and you now have to get her out, good move champ. Obviously some foreigners never learn
Sound advice, to be sure. I’ve been here for two weeks, and I’m hip-deep in my own experiment.
I spent one week with my brother and his girlfriend in a Cebu province. I couldn’t stand sleeping in the same room with five other people, so I came down to Dumaguete.
I spent three nights in a terrible hotel, and then a non-sexual female friend helped me find an apartment. It’s not in the city, proper, but it has good access to pedicabs, so town is just a few minutes away. I have a six month contract, which goes against your advice, but I’m willing to take things slow and live as a single guy for a while.
Welcome to dumaguete
I've had a two year online relationship with a girl in Bayawan. I'm thinking of going there to finally meet her. Any advice apart from the obvious?
Hello Gio, I am going to Dipolog City in August to Visit my Filipina and to meet her Parents. She has invited me to stay in their home but I told her that I will stay in the Hotel close to the airport for my first visit because I need air conditioning to sleep at night. And you are right, after my 30 hour flight to the Philippines, I will need to sleep first before meeting anyone. Take care.
Sound advice as always Gio, it really is overwhelming for affection starved Western guys when they experience Filipinas for the first time. Like you, I only book 3-5 nights anywhere initially, depending on what there is to see and do in that area. It makes it easier to move on if you’re not really happy with the hotel, or the girl that you arranged to meet for the first time. From experience, they can sometimes be very different in looks and personality, to how they are online.
I can understand you thinking, logic, to an extent. Ron's are being booked up so fast! You're playing a risky game doing it that way , I think
Hello Gio,
I spent two months in the Philippines and one thing that I noticed from the many UA-camrs here is that no one seems to cover what happens to your visa after 59 days. Maybe I missed it but I don’t think so. What the BI does is depending on where you are located, they issue you an ID that can be used to open a bank account and get a drivers license, that might be useful to some but it comes with a price of 3k just for the ID. To me that is useless because I have no intention of getting a bank account or get a drivers license. So for example if you are in Davao they only have one option and that is if you want to extend the visa you get it the same day but they want you to pay 3k per month and adds up quickly, in short we end up paying 9k after 59 days. I asked the immigration employee if that was an option and he said it’s the rule. But if one is in Manila, one can pay 2k per
Month, but the passport stays with them for 3 days before you get it stamped. For many that come to the Philippines, that can add up quickly if one is on a fixed income. So in short, I’m a cheapskate and refused to pay the 9k and went for a visa run to another country. One might argue that the visa run is more expensive but in my case, I’m traveling to a place that I want to go visit anyway. So that might be another topic that you can cover on a video here. Take care.
I just finished my first 3 months. I live here in Bacong. So far I love it. I know it’s not perfect and will change for me as time goes by. I’m also getting use to retirement as well. Hope to run into you sometime.
Met my boyfriend after a 12 month LDR in March this year. Met at the airport and spent one month together. Had a couple of misunderstandings but got on really well as I knew we would. Going back for two weeks in 3 months. It can work out well. depends on how good a judge of character (or how desperate you are!). So its not all doom and gloom,
Great advice! I did everything the opposite of what you recommended. Luckily for me it worked out okay I’m happily married 3 years now! But guys listen to Gio looking back I can say it’s great advice to guys thinking of moving to the Philippines and getting into a relationship. There is a lot to learn don’t depend on good luck!
Hi, I have seen your video featuring Dipolog boulevard. Dipolog is my hometown which I haven’t been able to visit since 2013. I am ecstatic to see the massive /long boulevard. I was told there’s a port at the end of it. Thanks for visiting!!! and I wish I can visit my hometown soon.
Great advice, I was thinking about my first trip to the Phils and wish I had spent more time looking around various places before staying in one place. I never looked at any you tube videos before I went so it was a bit overwhelming as I had no idea except I wanted to get out of Manila as quickly as possible,
Eat, drink, sleep repeat 😁
Perfect timing as I was looking to book a few months through Airbnb, thinking it would give me enough time to really check a place out and see if that would be a place to set down roots. Grabbing a few days in a hotel sounds like a great idea for starters.
Hope you enjoy it!
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I booked a consultation with Gio and he is a cool guy. I didn't know what to ask but he is a wealth of information. Now with his website, giving all of the information away for free? well, he embodies the Filipino culture in this way and I appreciate it! You have to check out his material. I have already visited Cebu for three weeks and guys, PH and the women are the real deal! The good and the bad. Plan well. Be careful. But heaven is here!
Thanks Craig, I appreciate the nice comment!
Appreciate the content. Want to come out next spring...balancing with scuba diving locations. Philippines is large so will take multiple trips.
My gf met me at the airport and had a taxi and everything was all set and got me to our hotel and in my experience everything worked out great
and often it does but sometimes it doesn't
Hi Goo, I always use Agoda in philly. I usually only book 2 nights as they always have daily special which are fantastic if you dont mind moving around a bit. I booked a hotel in boracay my last trip at a real nice resort for about 1800 a night for a decent room and found a 3 day special the next day at another hotel down the street for 1200 a night for the presidential suite on the beach
Thanks Gio for the information. Couldn’t agree with you more. Cheers to all the beautiful ladies in the Philippines
Ne already had a place reserved for us in Bohol. We stayed in Hotels in Cebu for a little over week. Ne did the scope and scoped 4 yrs., ago. No family with her. They had my welcome Ron party about 3 weeks after I came here. There were over 100 people there off and on. We lived a year in Bohol before coming here to Davao 3 years ago. It was different for me I just came here to be with Ne. I have never dated anyone here in the last 4 years.
Thanks for this video, Gio! You described all of the mistakes I surely would have made when I come! I'm keeping this video on my short list when I make my move.
Invaluable advice. Thank you
Good video as usual. Give good advice. I have been happily married to my Filipino wife for 7 years.
Very good info I like travel all arould the first 6 months or so see all the points before I settle in one place .
Good advice from the start, liked it already.
Not good being stuck in a rented place that sucks.
All great sound advice,I found the same to be true in Thailand,they can make it all consuming and all about them and there agenda.
Sound advice for anyone considering going to Phil.......
That's very sound advice even though I broke about half of those suggestions I still believe That's very sound advice
Awesome video... Headed to Cebu in Sep for a month... Long ago, while in the Navy I had some extensive Filipina training, but this will be my first time in the central island areas...
Excellent advice to stay at a hotel for several days and personally inspect Airbnb rentals before booking them. Booked a number of Airbnbs here over the last several years, only to discover unpleasant surprises after checking in. Poor plumbing, poor aircon, poor wi-fi, cockroaches, poor location, etc.
Much better to personally inspect the units (and check the plumbing, aircon and wi-fi) before booking. Wish I’d thought of that.
Glad it was helpful!
Great advice! Said hi to you at Ground Zero last week!
I remember
Awesome video!
Interesting you mentioned Mactan Gio, my stay in Mactan was not one to remember and Agoda really was the culprit ! apparently there is a beach for snorkeling just a 15 minute walk away , and a fitness centre it stated , but am afraid the reality did not match the advertising, private beach ! what ! no beach that anyone could tell me about that close , and fitness centre ? that was a basketball court with a dodgy roof ( Odette), I was anticipating a gym ! ha ha yes I gave a review that they asked for, strange no comment from them ! I could say a few things about the area as I was thinking of buying a small condo there , good thing I had a good look around, seems like a place for the rich in those 5 star resorts some from 300 usd a night ! anyway I gave a good tip to the two lady cooks who make a good breakfast, am in Mindanao at present in an ok place for 8,500 pesos a month, but should have checked out the area though first, as there are stray dogs and I have to walk down a lane where at the end they sometimes are ! told Landlord but dogs are gone when they turned up so have had to make friends with them and throw them some food, BUT if I had of known this situation, as was scared I could have been bitten as they were growling a few times ! so yes ! you guys check b4 you reside in a place check the surrounds , good video Gio , maybe catch up with you some time , cheers !
Cheers Eric!
Hi Gio, enjoy your vlogs, as well as Ms Pea, and Paul (old dog). I will be moving to the islands in a couple years. I was surprised to read what robert bonilla said about your visa after the initial 59 days. So is this 2000 or 3000 peso fee per month mandatory to stay in the islands. its the first time i've heard of this. I know you can get extensions up to 36 months, so was wondering whats this all about.
You brought up a good point about putting extra stuff in storage. Is there rental storage lockers or units in Dumaguete?
I am a british expat. I think your advice is very good. I think selling your Aerox it is not a good idea. I have Abs Aerox which I am very happy with. I keep my knowledge and experience to myself.
Thanks Gio for your informative video. Have a great day!
Nice to hear that to you keep vlogging
I've been doing these exact things in your video right now. I stayed in a hotel for week when I first arrived. I'm now on my second monthly AirBnB and enjoying it. But I did not look at them first, I didn't know you could on AirBnB? No girl problems like wanting to move in because I have not been able to find a girlfriend yet.
Yea, you can message on Airbnb and ask to see the place, I always do it.
Lot of good advice
What you say makes a lot of sense. Som good advice. Thanks😊
Great info, great video, thank you
Great video Gio, thanks it really helps.
Well done, excellent advice.
Very wise advice👍
Good advice
LDR online is almost always a fantasy for both people. Always super fun because it's a fantasy you create...so why wouldn't you create a fun fantasy. Meeting is reality. Probably why most foreigners never leave home.
Spot on
Like your advice about renting BNB
There is also considering work availability!!!!!
Please send your link again
Very informative for those who are too close to the forrest to see the trees……. Common sense is not always so common and very easy to get caught up in a emotional response to an unfamiliar environment. ( been there, done that ).
very true. Also, just for me because I didn't know or experienced ldr, moving in too soon with a girlfriend is probably not adviseable it's like living in with a complete stranger could be dangerous in a lot of ways. So many weird thing, one is being met by the girl's entire family and or friends? This actually depends on whether or not one is comfortable enough to be in the situation which is not a bad thing at all, but that also seems like the foreigner is being pushed.
Very entertaining 😀
Gio, I dont know if you can make a short video how to apply a social pension but retiring in the Ph from US?
What about.
1. Extending visa
2. Renting a motorcycle for 3 months, insurance??
3. Getting a personal tour guide
4. Hiring help, cook, housekeeper, assistant?
5. Food, eat out the whole time? Cook at home?
6. Banking, cash, plastic, check??
7. Things to do in a 3 month trial run
I'll do a 2nd video
Great tips Gio, thanks!
No worries!
Renting an AirBnb is super expensive. At least double what a rental would be. I’ve been looking at them for a few months in Iloilo and all are minimum $900/month with the preferred one $1050-$1200. Crazy. I will rent a hotel room for a week and search for a 3 month condo rental using a Filipina to negotiate the rent after I’ve seen the one I want, she can go in next day and see what sort of skin tax I was quoted the day prior. I’ll do the same for my car and ADV160 purchase. I’m surprised you never suggest that. I also believe your suggestion of travel insurance is too expensive as the firm you recommended wants $178/month. Kaiser offers much lower rates but I can self insure in the beginning as medical costs are so low. Hospitals only charge $50/night and most serious stays are often $2K or less. I’m a bit of a gambler as I never get sick and have yet to be prescribed a medication this century. Only the good die young, so I have nothing to worry about.
Over thing you might want to do!? It's what you can and not do renting a motor bike or scooter in the PH
Affection-starved western guy? That's me, and it's an understatement. Ha!
Thanks. Gio great content.
Thank you!
Good information
What software do you use for the emoji drop down
Solid advice.
great info!
Thanks
Wise advice!
Good advise
I need to know how to navigate Cebu in a week. I need to get an idea about living there by checking out the condos, hospitals, health insurance and the cost of withdrawing money from either banks or atm. I heard it costs a lot to take money out.
I believe you can send yourself money, then pick it up at remittance centers like M lhuillier, I think with just an id and a code that the sender (which is you) knows.
I do send myself money using remotely or wise phone app, linked my chase or Bank of America, but I send it to a local bank here where I have an account.
Exactly or have a bank that refunds the ATM fees.
If you’re staying a while, might be worth to get gcash, it’s just a phone app. And it’s widely used in the Philippines. You can pay bills, food, parking fees, a lot of things. You can also send or receive money, but only locally maybe, not sure if it works for international.
Good video
I live on the beach in the most temperate city in the U.S., San Diego. I'm very worried about heat and humidity. I also own a home in the desert where the dry heat routinely hits 105 plus.
💯 humidity, my husband had heat stroke. It’s just ungodly. Good luck!
Hello Gio..love your videos...I live in dumagette now...what's the best restaurant for burgers...or seafoods
giointhephilippines.com/2022/05/my-top-five-restaurants-in-dumaguete/
Thanks for the information
I might try casablanca...
Why will you give up your motorbike to get another? The one there looks fine.
Not anytime soon, but my next bike will be a Honda ADV
@@GiointhePhilippines Yeah, I recall you said that. To me, as long as it has wheels, I'm good. Including an electric bike. May change my mind however.
Hey Gio I was staying at the Savoy in Mactan Newtown and ran into a guy that’s renting your old condo
Oh yea, Eric!
Yea good guy
Gio, how does the motorcycle license deal work? Do they have DMV's there?
Yes, it’s called LTO, land transportation office. It works, but have to be honest, a high chance of having to deal with under the table dealings esp in the beginning. It’s not expensive though. It’s crazy driving esp in the Manila area, I know be. That’s where I drive, province is a bit less
Your license is good from your home country for 90 days, after that you must go to the LTO and get a Philippines license.
Hi! The Agoda link is not working. Just wanted to let you know. Take care.
I just tested it, it works.
great vid
Howdy, new subscriber. I'm kirk. 51, that says it all . I'm cool tho, 😎. I'm a bipolar 2. 🙃
In place of Honda ADV, beter buy Honda Rebel 1100 DCT.
Too much bike for me, I just want a little scooter.
Around the Philippines in 90 Days
ADV350 bro you deserve it
I'd love that bike!
Can you even use the extra power from the 350 ?
The roads are poor.
Chickens and dogs run out in front of you.
Crazy Filipino driving
🙀
The ADV is a 750 and it runs like a scolded dog.
Have you ever thought about becoming a citizen there ?
Exactly
Can't he have duel citizenship.?
avoid a lot problems with this vid and links
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Hello Gio don't forget to visit Boracay Beach in Malay, Aklan, Philippines, it is claimed to be the best beach of the world. (Check it out in UA-cam)
1. Island Hopping in Boracay Islands, it is full of white sandy beaches, blue indigo waters and dreamy sunsets. Known to be unexploited paradise. The stops often includes the beaches of Lapus-lapus, Ilig-iligan, Crocodile Island & Magic Island.
2. Visit Puka Shell Beach in Boracay, it is located in Yapak, Malay, Aklan, tricycles and boats going to Puka Shell Beach can be hired from White Beach.
3. Ariel's Point is the most popular for the 15 meters high diving boards where adventure junkies can leaf off to the clear waters below. It is located in Batason, Buruanga, Aklan,purchase a ticket from Ariel's house in Station 1 where the boat leaves to Ariel point.
4. Explore Mount Luho, is the highest point of the Islands, rising 100 meters above sea level. Tricycles from any stations can be hired to take you to the Mount Luho entrance.
5. Visit Crystal Cove, is one of the must-visit Islands hopping destination when you're in Boracay. Outrigger boats heading to Crystal Cove can be hired from Station 1.
6. Bulabog Beach , also known as "back beach", is popular for windsurfing and kitesurfing competitions. It is only 5 minute walk towards the east from D Mall Shopping Center, located White Beach Station No. 2.
7. Take a trip to Diniwid Beach, it's just short walk away from all the bars. Tricycles from any point of White Beach can be hired to take you to Diniwid Beach.
8. Willy's Rock , is probably one of the most recognizable attractions of the Boracay Islands, it is located at Willy's Rock, Station 1, Boracay.
9. Watch the Iconic Sunsets in Boracay Islands
10. Scuba diving in Boracay, underneath Boracay's crystalline waters is a bustling and thriving ecosystem teeming with marine life.
Where to stay in Boracay Islands
1. Coast Boracay Island
2. Henann Lagoon Resort
3. Discovery Shores Boracay
4. Shang-rila Boracay's Resort & Spa
5. La Carmela de Boracay
6. The Orient Beach Boracay
7. Mandala Spa & Resort Villas
8. The Tides Hotel Boracay
9. Movenpick Resort & Spa Boracay
10. Fairways and Blue water Boracay
11. Paradise Garden Resort Hotel
12. Boracay Midtown Hotel
13. Boracay Mandarin Island Hotel
14. Boracay Island Villa
15. 7Stones Boracay
16. Crimson Resort & Spa Boracay
17. Aqua Boracay
18. Crown Regency Beach Resort
19. Savoy Hotel Boracay
20. Luxx Boutique Hotel
How to go to Boracay Islands ? Just take a flight to Caticlan Airport. There is a direct daily flight from Cebu City, Manila & Puerto Princesa City going to Caticlan Airport.
Excellent advice👍
Great advice 👍👍👍