Quite amazing to see how more retsurants (including the weekends-only 'food court', subject to weather) have opened. Let's hope with the slow return to normality that more Filipinos and foreign tourists will visit islands such as Bantayan so that incomes can recover from the undoubted hit many have sadly experienced during the past 26 months. Rob, it's just terrific the work that you do bringing this to the world in a way that many including me find engaging.
Yes, too many people have been struggling. Not only money but mental health as well. Hopefully the worst is behind us. Tourists, both local and international need come back and start spending. Tourism in the Philippines was in a real boom prior to the pandemic and it was sad to see that come to a grinding stop. Anyhow it does look like we have turned a corner. Thanks for watching too! cheers
Nothing official still. Tourism minister was hoping for the end of the year. The president wants at least 50 -70 million vaccinated before they lower some of the restrictions (that may include international tourists). Still just a wait and see.
Actually a few days after i rented the bike, someone tried to rent me a bike but I said I already I one. He asked how much blah blah. Long story short he offered it for 150 per day!
I was there in 2013 there was and old Spanish fort up in the jungle back then the island was quant and shabby I loved it then I went back in 2018 I miss the island of 2013
Yeah with its popularity with tourists it has changed a bit, particually in the last 10 years. With the expansion of the runway which will allow direct flights from Manila it's going to change a lot quicker in the future (after COVID).
@@FindingParadise Thanks for message. I watched it just now. It's wonderful !! I couldn't leach at sand bar when I visited there because of bad whether.By the way , have you been to Kalanggaman island ?
@@西本淳治-l5l Yeah that's a bummer. Yes I went to Kalanggaman a number of years ago. Here's the vid on that ua-cam.com/video/TpZxNda5YQI/v-deo.html I did plan to go back last year but COVID put an end to that.
I did that island nearly 10 years ago, actually I have an old old video ua-cam.com/video/cq_QCaaSbJ8/v-deo.html it's around the 4.50 secs mark. I do need to get back there one day...
One day it will open again, but who knows when!. Thanks for the feedback. I have found by appearing in the videos more (at least from UA-cam's algorithm point of view) people watch longer, more people subscribe and in general perform better. I understand some won't like it as much and I'm conscience of this. I don't want to radically change my style. I'm currently doing some more accommodation in Bantayan video (part 2), you will be glad there's not much selfies in it! Cheers
You look like you’re having fun. Wish I was there! Australia is a god damn prison right now. Shouldn’t complain being in S.A we’ve been virtually untouched throughout this pandemic but on the flipside I haven’t had a life for years and I miss traveling and adventure. So jealous but at least glad to see some people having a good time.
I'm back in the city again and back to face shields and all the covid protocols, being in the province is worlds apart. You still need a masks but it's just so much nicer to get around. You can just be more "human" there. My bro complains when they have those snap lockdowns in Melbourne.
@@FindingParadise Any Covid cases reported on Bantayan? Has it been untouched? Adelaide has been extremely lucky but the downside is I’m incredibly bored. I know I’m whingeing but when you’ve travelled constantly for 16 years not traveling feels like not living.
There have been but very low. I don't know how many though. News gets around fast there, I didn't hear of any having while I was there. I felt the same being stuck in Mandaue. I needed to get out. I was planning to spend 3 weeks in Bantayan and i ended up spending 3 months! I just felt freedom there. Just even getting out on the scooter riding around the island by myself. Anyhow hope things improve soon. It's all bad on your mental health. Take care mate.
You're a brave man eating that stick. lol
I was a bit hesitant at first, it looks ugly! But as i said it just tasted like any other bbq chicken with hard boiled eggs
Quite amazing to see how more retsurants (including the weekends-only 'food court', subject to weather) have opened. Let's hope with the slow return to normality that more Filipinos and foreign tourists will visit islands such as Bantayan so that incomes can recover from the undoubted hit many have sadly experienced during the past 26 months.
Rob, it's just terrific the work that you do bringing this to the world in a way that many including me find engaging.
Yes, too many people have been struggling. Not only money but mental health as well. Hopefully the worst is behind us. Tourists, both local and international need come back and start spending. Tourism in the Philippines was in a real boom prior to the pandemic and it was sad to see that come to a grinding stop. Anyhow it does look like we have turned a corner. Thanks for watching too! cheers
Your videos helped so much in organizing my family's trip to Bantyan and honestly, the part about the ruins made me crack up, great humour!
Cheers. Hope you enjoy the paradise of Bantayan! Yeah I did that to make it a bit more light hearted. Take care
Your companions are so delightful. Nice to see all of you laughing and having fun, despite the pandemic. I'm stuck in Manila.
The province is so different it's like worlds apart. Coming back to Cebu City it's just depressing! In the province you can feel human again!
Any info on when the PP will open up ?
Nothing official still. Tourism minister was hoping for the end of the year. The president wants at least 50 -70 million vaccinated before they lower some of the restrictions (that may include international tourists). Still just a wait and see.
200 a day for motorcycles and you’d still negotiate wtf hahaha
Actually a few days after i rented the bike, someone tried to rent me a bike but I said I already I one. He asked how much blah blah. Long story short he offered it for 150 per day!
Wow The view is Really Beautiful i want to visit that place soon.
It's my favorite island in Cebu.
I was there in 2013 there was and old Spanish fort up in the jungle back then the island was quant and shabby I loved it then I went back in 2018 I miss the island of 2013
Yeah with its popularity with tourists it has changed a bit, particually in the last 10 years. With the expansion of the runway which will allow direct flights from Manila it's going to change a lot quicker in the future (after COVID).
I would like you to go Blue Water resort in Sumilon island🙂
I have, you can watch it here ua-cam.com/video/qlQs-ijhWK4/v-deo.html
@@FindingParadise
Thanks for message. I watched it just now. It's wonderful !!
I couldn't leach at sand bar when I visited there because of bad whether.By the way , have you been to Kalanggaman island ?
@@西本淳治-l5l Yeah that's a bummer. Yes I went to Kalanggaman a number of years ago. Here's the vid on that ua-cam.com/video/TpZxNda5YQI/v-deo.html I did plan to go back last year but COVID put an end to that.
Good afternoon . I'm always watching your video. I would like you to go Pandanon island. I think this is heaven🙂
I did that island nearly 10 years ago, actually I have an old old video ua-cam.com/video/cq_QCaaSbJ8/v-deo.html it's around the 4.50 secs mark. I do need to get back there one day...
7:16 Delta Rhrytm Boys I think... :) Thanks for a nice video again Rob!
Thanks, I couldn't guess em. Take care
Wish I was there. I liked your earlier vids with less selfies and more actual scenery;))
One day it will open again, but who knows when!. Thanks for the feedback. I have found by appearing in the videos more (at least from UA-cam's algorithm point of view) people watch longer, more people subscribe and in general perform better. I understand some won't like it as much and I'm conscience of this. I don't want to radically change my style. I'm currently doing some more accommodation in Bantayan video (part 2), you will be glad there's not much selfies in it! Cheers
Burrito making me hungry now.
Good to see you again. Nice vlogs
Thanks, Bantayan Island is amazing place.
Beautiful ❤️
It's a gorgeous island. Have you been?
Yes its very lovely island.. haven't been there yet...
You'll have to put it on your bucket list :)
You look like you’re having fun. Wish I was there! Australia is a god damn prison right now. Shouldn’t complain being in S.A we’ve been virtually untouched throughout this pandemic but on the flipside I haven’t had a life for years and I miss traveling and adventure. So jealous but at least glad to see some people having a good time.
I'm back in the city again and back to face shields and all the covid protocols, being in the province is worlds apart. You still need a masks but it's just so much nicer to get around. You can just be more "human" there. My bro complains when they have those snap lockdowns in Melbourne.
@@FindingParadise Any Covid cases reported on Bantayan? Has it been untouched? Adelaide has been extremely lucky but the downside is I’m incredibly bored. I know I’m whingeing but when you’ve travelled constantly for 16 years not traveling feels like not living.
There have been but very low. I don't know how many though. News gets around fast there, I didn't hear of any having while I was there. I felt the same being stuck in Mandaue. I needed to get out. I was planning to spend 3 weeks in Bantayan and i ended up spending 3 months! I just felt freedom there. Just even getting out on the scooter riding around the island by myself. Anyhow hope things improve soon. It's all bad on your mental health. Take care mate.
I love your blogs..so helpful..thank u so much
Glad you like them! I put a lot of hard work into to make them informative. Appriciate you comments! cheers
I wouldn’t have eaten that chicken and eggs combo for all the money in the world 😂 Nice vid. 🙏
I was a bit hesitant at first. Things you do for the camera! I wonder what Gordon Ramsay say about it!
@@FindingParadise if they can eat balut they’ll eat anything!
@@GK-wx6xo Haha, nothing goes to waste here!
Great video Rob, good to see a longer video...Take care mate.
Thanks Sam. I'll just use shorts to fill in between my longer ones.
@@FindingParadise keep the girls in your vids..lol
@@JustSamOfficial yeah better than looking at me in a speedo!
@@FindingParadise HAHAHA!!
Great video again rob..
Thanks mate, it was a lot more time consuming than I originally planned. Next up is accommodation! take care
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Nice work!
So tempting, I will be there soon I hope!
Paradise is waiting.....