This is Really the PHILIPPINES in 2024 🇵🇭 | First Time in BGC
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- čas přidán 16. 07. 2023
- In this video, I head out to explore the up and coming BGC (Bonifacio Global City). BGC was once known as the military area where US took part in military actions, but today it has been transformed into one of the most modern cities of Southeast Asia.
Come along as I grab a Moto Taxi and make my way to the district. I explored the famous High Street to see what the night scene is like. It sure wasn't short of restaurants and classy places to hang out.
This part of the Greater Manila area is one of the most livable areas you will come across in all of the Philippines. If you haven't visited the area yet, what are you waiting for?
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📍Locations📍
High Street: goo.gl/maps/K5dxzBcxq2GuKsZ36
BGC: goo.gl/maps/nD8xvX9o8gbsuKAB6
SM Aura Premier: goo.gl/maps/MzSFcHWYwWbDav4p7
Tap Station: goo.gl/maps/1R58t9Dyg8TBpgPx8
Burgos Circle Park: goo.gl/maps/QZG5xoTMjay4dHn6A
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🔹Video Chapters 🔹
00:30 Introduction
02:10 Manila on a Saturday Afternoon
02:40 Get Around Manila Via Moto Taxi
04:00 First Look of BGC
05:00 Bonifacio High Street
05:55 Signatures on 5th - Food District
07:00 BGC - Walkable & Livable
07:52 Shopping, Dining, & Lodging
08:55 Pet-Friendly City
10:30 Markets & Street Food
12:43 SM Aura Premier Mall - Luxury Malls
13:10 Loaded Nachos at Food on 4 (Food Court)
15:23 Stopped by Security
17:02 One Final Stroll Through High Street
18:45 Burgos Circle Park
19:50 Forbes Town Road & Tap Station
22:00 Final Thoughts on BGC
I visited BGC again in near Christmas time and I was amazed: czcams.com/video/zd0qkfIbLDc/video.htmlsi=6-WbAUbSWovu9udU
I’m planning to visit there ..watching from France 😍✌🏼🇫🇷
Never been to France, but one day. You'll love it in Manila :)
Great video and new subscriber here. Miss the Philippines and I will be back soon to visit hopefully in December. Welcome to the Philippines 🇵🇭 Reardon!
Thanks! Such a great place to travel! Enjoy!
Welcome to the Philippines, Sir Reardon! Filipinos are happy to see you travel to the Philippines. Just continue to vlog good vibes videos in the Philippines, and for sure you will get massive views and subscribers. Enjoy and have a great stay. Subscribed.
Thanks! I'm glad I could make it to the Philippines for a second time. :)
This deserves appreciation ❤. I Love your shots!
Thanks a lot for the comment! Tried to show it from a different angle :)
Sorry not
All are snobby ones
Many Filipinos
shy to communicate in English
Thanks for featuring our City
Enjoy your visit
GOD bless
I know, totally understand. Don't want to push them past their comfortable limit sometimes
Welcome Sir,to the Philippines 🇵🇭, so many Cities in Metro Manila
Philippines❤ more,more Infrustractures going on,16 Cities and more more coming,7641 Islands to explore.enjoy your stay Sir.and staysafe ❤🇵🇭
Hi! Thank you! That is so true. Metro Manila is a mega city and there is so much going on, and the islands....wow! Want to hop to them all! :)
Snippet: FYI - The makati commerce district has a neck named and it's the Green Apple -- in case you guys are hearing locals mentioning that in their conversation with you -- the Green Apple Commercial District is the same as what you are seeing in high street or BGC and in Taguig or Santa Rosa area. We still have so much more work to be done in the name of Development, and rebuilding our motherland after the atrocity of world war 2, but grateful to have been able to fund some major nationwide improvements -- this time around. Thanks for the video. Enjoy strolling along memory lane. Come see us again soon. God bless. must behave. jul2023.
Hi! Thanks a lot for your informative comment. Can't wait to see what is next! :)
And so I have been hearing about this. Thank you! I will research about this new name some more in my spare time. Have a pleasant day! ♥
Only one video so far in the Philippines? So looking forward to the next one. I am really liking this channel. New subscriber here!
Thanks for watching! So far, just one video :( I got rained on a lot during my visit (this camera isn't waterproof). I put some other videos on my second channel (un-planned vlogs)
New subsciber here. Nice vlog bro. You can also try to visit Eastwood city in Quezon . It is the first cyberpark and also one of the nicest modern cities in the Philippines. I think it's a 20-30 minutes ride from BGC.
Welcome! Thanks for the recs.
Just a clarification: Despite having "City" in their names, Eastwood City and BGC are not really cities by our law definition (i.e. The Local Government Code of the Phils). Both these business districts do not elect their own mayor. But you are correct that Eastwood City is in Quezon City, which is a real city. Similarly, BGC is in Taguig City. Quezon and Taguig are among the many cities that comprise "Metro Manila" which is the old but popular name of the National Capital Region (NCR).
Just wanting to spread correct info about PHL. We certainly do not want foreigners to end up in Quiapo instead of Eastwood because they mistakenly told the airport taxi to head for "Manila" when they actually meant Eastwood City in Quezon City.
Welcome to the Philippines.. enjoy
Our hospitality and suggest you go at the
Northern part of Luzon . The place you were in is Metro Manila , which consider In the
Middle of LuZon and Visayas and Mindanao..
Ah yes, I know. I'd like to go north, especially doing a roadtrip one day. Thanks!
Baguio city also is one of the best cities in the philippines. Many national and international tourist love the city thats why they are always coming back here.
Ok. I will definitely put it on my visit list for next time
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This is a well put together vid. I like your vlogging style. It’s raw and got some grit to it!
Thanks! Sometimes I try to plan what goes into it, but usually end up going with the flow :)
Thanks! Sometimes I try to plan what goes into it, but usually end up going with the flow! :)
Nice that they put utility lines underground. Makes a big difference.
I absolutely agree!
Almost 900 Malls in the Philippines and all packed while China Malls are closing that I was so shocked.
Oh wow, really? That's wild!
also in USA malls are closing
The internet says over 1400
@@alexantollin564 I know :( my home city mall hasn't been open for years
@@gangstagummybear3432 Wow!!!
i love the philippines! i need to visit soon
You should! It's a heart warming place
Welcome to the Philippines,enjoy and stay safe.
Thanks! :)
Lol, the police with dog looks like he was unable to process your questions I think it's because he was trying to convey something but was not familiar with your English so he got lost in translation 🤣 😂 props to him for trying. He thought you were asking him if he had many dogs, he did not catch your first words because if you say "there's a lot of dogs here" that will not register in their response, but what they are used to listening to is "there's many dogs here" or "there are many dogs here, and if you say "there are many dogs in this area, or if you say " i see a lot of dogs around here, he would respond to you like what? With Baffled look because (in this area) means something else to them and if you say (around the area) he would think around is circumference, he would start looking for circle that is how he was lost in translation. Just a thought, anyway, you paid that much for a beer. it must not be local brew.
Exactly...I believe so. I'm glad he tried to comprehend even if he hasn't learned all that much English. But that's right...I asked the question in slang way which foreigners would think is a statement. Nice observations! Yes, a local draft beer brewed in PH :)
Guys welcome to the Philippines thank you for appreciating our country take care
A wonderful place! Need to explore more
Awesome. Excellent video.
Thanks! :)
Enjoy your day in our beautiful country Philippines. It's nice and beautiful everywhere. Our friendly locals are everywhere. The country is cheap and affordable. Enjoy guys., Watching u from Cairo
Yes it really is. Thanks for watching. Enjoy Cairo. Seems beautiful :)
BGC is the New York City of the Philippines 🇵🇭
I can see it. So enjoyable!
Makati is way more New York than BGC. He's just in the wrong part of Makati
More natury than NY
Nope
maybe more than NYC haha. New York itself is a very green state.
Welcome to the Philippines, I hope you have a great time here and see the other wonderful sights of the country
Thanks! I will eventually :)
You make me crave nachos minus bits of meat. 😋 enjoy your stay in the Philippines 🇵🇭
Nachos tonight? Haha thanks!
Thanks for coming in the
Philippines Reardon explores
You have to injoy vlogging
Here there's a lot of beautiful
Place here and you try going to
Eastwood quizon city, Makati
Greenbelt, all around glorieta
Mall, sm mall mkt.and remember don't shy to ask
to a Filipino if you need
Help information, Filipino's
Are kind and friendly.
Hi, Thanks! Sure will be visiting more places during my next trips and adventures.
Keep on the good vlogging sir !Mabuhay a❤nd God bless .
Thanks! Sure will! :)
Bro you just scratch one part of BGC, there are still cool areas there, like the BGC Uptown Parade, BGC Burgos Circle, and the american cemetery
Yes, true. Actually, went to Burgos circle in the video. maybe you skipped out haha. Will visit the other places next time.
Nice vlog just continue exploring and enjoy keep safe ❤❤
Sure will! Thanks!
New Subscriber here.❤❤❤
From the Philippines
Thanks! :)
Mabuhay, welcome to the Philippines ❤❤❤new subscriber here
Thanks! :)
Love it 🥰
Thank you! 🤗
New subs here. You are good in vlogging. Keep up the good work.
Thanks! :)
Hi. New subscriber here. Great wandering around the Metro. 🤩😊😊
Thanks! :)
New subscriber here. Welcome to the Philippines. Stay safe and enjoy.
Thanks for subbing! Love it there! :)
Many are always surprised that everything is in english in the Philippines. It's because after being colonized by Spain for 333 years, US had also colonized Philippines changing spanish to english. So dont be surprised why our names are mostly spanish and some in english. Thats the story the my humble Philippines for ur info. Welcome and enjoy city and island life here. 🇵🇭🏝️👍
Thanks! I already knew English was present, after all the language was adopted as an official language, second to Tagolog. Lots of history to discover in PH. :)
@@Reardon_Explores yes, enjoy our cities and islands life sir. Mabuhay (welcome) 🇵🇭🏝️👍
I like the details you show and describe. Subscribed
Try the mrt and try to go down every stop.
Hi, Thanks :) I will see what I can do during my next visits.
Bonifacio Global City - Best place to hang around in Manila, always in the mood for party time, and meet new friendly people. WELCOME MABUHAY to Philippines (PARADISE ON EARTH)
That's right! There is great energy there
Some correction: BGC is not in Manila. BGC is in Taguig. BGC is not real city despite having "city" in its name. It's within Taguig City.
Manila and Taguig are cities by themselves, but both are part of "Metro Manila" which is the old but popular name of the National Capital Region (NCR).
NCR is a region at the center (ish) of the Luzon group of islands. It is composed of 16 adjacent cities and 1 municipality.
I do not wish foreigners to have misunderstanding with airport taxi because they keep calling everything here "Manila".
wow! awesome place
It really is!
Very good comment and go ver our country here in the Philippines,,It's nice place there bgc. I'll had plans to go their next year either Feb. Or march. .. I'll hope it's good weather..
Yes. Hope you get the chance to go. It's an awesome place
18:09 The cats are actually there to control the mice population. They do serve a purpose.
Wow! I like it! That's brilliant
Welcome to the philippines enjoy and take care
Thanks a lot! :)
Cool 🎉❤
:)
Mabuhay Welcome to the Philippines 🇵🇭❤️
Thanks!
Welcome to the Philippines 🇵🇭 enjoy and have
Thanks! :)
A new sunscriber.try makati area grrenbelt.eastwood they say is like chicago or san francisco of tje philippines.
Okay. I went to greenbelt for some shopping. Walked my legs off haha. Thanks! :)
Philippine malls are the best, compared to what we have here in Alberta, Canada!
Oh wow, really. Never been to CA but i'd say the same about US. 😝
Welcome to the Philippines ,enjoy your stay brother
Thanks! 😃
Thanks! 😃
Have fun sir... From istanbul...
Thanks! Love your city! Spent three weeks there. Delicious food :)
Hi visit also okada manila, mall of asia, greenbelt in makati, intramuros the spanish colonial city, luneta park, the oldest china town in the world in binondo, mckinley area in bgc and the americam cemetery in bgc.
Thanks! I'll try to visit more
I subscribed for you. Watching from Chicago. Yes no match even here in Chicago . I live here…
Thanks for the sub! Yes, what a super cool place! Enjoy Chicago!
Yo sir new subscriber bro 🇺🇸❤️🇵🇭
Welcome! Thanks :)
Welcome to the Philippines
Thanks! It's great to be here :)
Philippines still developing country ☹️ I hope someday all place in the Philippines like BGC and makati city
It is. That's the beauty of the Philippines. Some raw and gritty mixed with futuristic architecture
New subscriber here wassup from
Guam!!!
Welcome! Thanks! A great island! :)
@@Reardon_Exploresthanks for visiting guam!! Watching the new video😂
10:30 That is still not McKinley Hill. It's still part of BGC. Mckinley Hill is few more km going to Venice Grand Canal and all the way going to Makati Ayala before crossing EDSA Road. From your location, you're going to a Mall called Market2x and SM Aura.
You're right, it's not McKinley Hill. That is why I said it's McKinley Pkwy, the circle and road that passes by Market Market and SM Aura. (Which I also went to).
mabuhay experience the sights and sounds of the philippines try filipino dishes snacks malls beaches resorts enjoy
I sure will! Thank you! :)
Philippines is the place to be
Yes, it is a wonderful place to travel and live.
It's also safe in BGC zero crime rate. Everything is monitored by CCTV. You should have walk to uptown megamall 10 minutes from Bonifacio high street. You'll fell like last vegas there because of the lights. Next time when you take a motorcab you can go down to uptown megaworld BGC. The biggest japanese mall is there, most American food chains are there.
Ahhh yes. I saw it in some other videos. Thanks for the recommendation. I guess I will have to head there next time! :)
welcome...
:)
Welcome to Manila!
Thanks!
It feels like Mexico for you maybe because of the Hispanic cultural influences during the Manila-Acapulco galleon trade that ended in 1815. Most old buildings in the capital region are religious buildings built during the Spanish colonial period.
Ahhh yes there we go. A comment that fits well. Yeah, and I just like to see how cities can have similar angles but be totally different once you deep dive into them.
Safest neighborhood in the city but is also the most expensive one.
That's why haha. Not for the low-income level people. I couldn't afford it
New subs here
Welcome! :)
@@Reardon_Explores ty babe 😘😘😘
BGC is a Game Winner 🏆🏆🏆
Game changers are game winners :)
@@Reardon_Explores true 👍👍👍
You look like you can blend well with Filipinos. You look like you have a hispanic or asian or islander descent, which is basically the Filipino genes.
Hahaha i've been told that many many times :)
🤞👏🕺
:)
maybe the man police ur trying to ask is shy or what so ever cause our second language we r filipinos good in english & if u r not visiting the venice grand canal mall in bgc area also it feels like ur in venice italy & if u want more of history try to visit the filipino-american cemetery in bgc that memorial is so beautiful & u need to explore the pasay area in manila go to parqal area in pasay cause the building there so modern & beautiful😊
Ah yes. Was gonna visit there, but it got dark too soon. Next time. Thanks! :)
Visit also baguio city philippines. Developed by the US army since before world war 2.. Just watch in youtube also about baguio and its history. It has the best climate because of its cold climate. Many tourist spots here.
Wow, that's interesting. I will definitely have to put it on the list. Thanks!
Funny thing if you listen to their pop boy band group which are very talented the English song sometimes Americans gets confused because when they say example a phrase saying 'come on and test me" you as an American would think what test? An academic test? school test? Drug test, so on, , but for Americans would say an statement as "come on and try me" then you would understand what they are saying.
True but some Americans use the word "test" in various ways. But like you said, "try me" is more common. Haha 😎
You didn't visit iptown area in bgc you can comeback anytime specially christmas time in manila there's so much to explore. Stay longer in the philippines. 😊
Ah yes! I have to save it for other trips. Only stayed for 3 weeks but maybe do longer next time
Market Market at the end of the Bonifacio High street facing c5 highway is where different street food is displayed.
Ah yes, I saw it there. I passed it and even bought a beef skewer
@@Reardon_Explores Go to the rooftop near the chapel at the SM Aura and you will see the entire Rizal Province surrounded by the Mountains of Sierra Madre.
@@pauliejojo8241 I went there in the video. Watch till the end and let me know if that's the right spot. :)
you need to try the real Makati. You're in the redlight district. Go to Legazpi Village and Salcedo Village Makati. They're very clean and modern compared to the part of Makati you're in
You're saying BGC isn't clean??
@@Reardon_Explores I'm saying you're acting as if Makati and BGC are complete opposites. They're not. You're just staying in the bad part of Makati
Really? So, Ayala Circuit is part of the red light district? (not sarcasm). I just found my area to be a bit local feeling rather then modern-developed and attractive to tourists.
For me it feels like New York, Chicago, Hong Kong, Singapore or Dubai xD
INteresting! I can see a bit of NY and Chicago
Welcome to Mexico city.😊
hahah :)
❤LOVE🇵🇭
:)
If you get a chance, you should visit Baguio City up the northern mountains. It has a very different vibe compare to Manila. Temperatures are alot milder and cooler through out the day. Lots and lots of hiking trails to roam around. And there is one particular area called the Blue soil hills its kind of hard to find and so you need a google map to find it.
Different vibe, until you see carendetia selling Tapsilog and fishball vendors and maids walking around with selfie sticks on a Sunday. But I do love Baguio and strawberries. I am just not happy about no cheap hostels or apartments.
Oh wow, sounds quite amazing. Maybe I will put that as one of my next destinations.
Totally understand you. I've noticed too that pricing of accommodation has rapidly increased over the years in the Philippines :/
Yes Philippines Need To Eliminate Some Of The Carenderia All Over The Philippines, Specially By Tourist Spots, Coz They Overpriced it For The Foreigners, ONE FOREIGNERS COMPLAINING ABOUT SIARGAO CARENDERIA COZ It’s TOO EXPENSIVE, THEY MIGHT AS WELL EAT IN A WELL KNOWN RESTAURANTS IF They OVER PRICE IT …. ✌️✌️✌️
Yeah I agree...price hikes are not cool, especially aiming at tourists because they have money to spend in the foreign country.
Hi new subscriber here. Are you going to explore the islands? Cebu, Palawan, Bohol, Boracay, Siargao etc. Looking forward to your Philippine adventure. Enjoy and stay safe!
Hi! I've been to Palawan years ago but didn't document it. I'm actually looking forward to making more trips to the Philippines as there is so much to see
@@Reardon_Explores oh welcome back! More than the spectacular nature and exciting adventure, it's really the warm and friendly Filipinos that make your visit truly unforgettable.
Yes, Filipinos are one of a kind
@@Reardon_Explores are you back in the PH yet? Looking forward to your new episodes.
Actually there are so many BGC's in Metro Manila ( 17 cities including the capital Manila), its just BGC is the most popular, try to explore Eastwood in Quezon City, Arcovia in Pasig, Harbour Square in Manila, New Port City in Pasay, Makati City,Ortigas Center in Mandaluyong City, Aseana City in Paranaque, Ayala Alabang in Muntinlupa, check it out
Wow thanks for all the suggestions. Will add them to the list. :)
Try NEXT TIME TO WENT UP AT ROOF TOP OF SMN AURA
HAVE A NICE TRIP
Was I not on the roof of SM Aura? Pretty sure I went up there where there is a restaurant and grass to hang out on.
I want to taste that Nachos, pls tell me whats d name of that Nachos. Thank u Sir.
The exact name, I am not sure. It might have been listed on the menu as "Loaded Nachos" but I believe there wasn't any other variation to the nachos.
I live in Mexico City but there's no place here that comes close to BGC. They have Sta. Fe but compared to BGC it's ugly.
Hahaha well sometimes grabbed my attention and made me feel a similar moment. Maybe it's the tall modern buildings near Reforma. I don't know. Either way, two of my favorite cities.
Reardon: "There's so many dogs around here"
Random man with a dog: "No, one"
**FACEPALM**
Hahaha I feel for him as I might have caught him off guard so he responded as quick as he could
WHEN YOU RIDE A SERVICE MOTOR YOU CAN REQUEST KINDLY THE DRIVER TO DRIVE ACCORDING TO WHAT SPEED YOU REQUIRE THEY WILL DO IT.
That's a good tip! I'll enforce it next time! :)
You’re drinking a beer at Forbes Town in BGC that’s considered for the rich people. The food in that area is expensive.
I thought that'd be the case. That's why I held myself at one beer 😝
hi visit venice grabd canal and easrwood city
Ok, next time
manny new modern city in the philippine
Yes. The cities are really pushing the limits. Nice to see contrast.
Dogs/cats are everywhere in the Philippines 😅 in malls, you might see an owner carrying a dog/cat in stroller, as if a baby 😅
Haha yes i've seen it. It's funny but cute too haha
Come to Ortigas the underrated cbd in Metro Manila😅
Maybe one day!
Ortigas home of twin buildings and unique skyscrapers
Ah ok. Adding it to the list
Philippines was a US territory until 1945. So we have a lot of American influence...
Yes, that is true.
I don't understand the "everything is in english", because the entire country's signanges, posters, advertisements, etc. are pretty much always usually in english because its the country's second official language next to Filipino, and you may have just not noticed that 😅
No I noticed it. I said it as a reference to show others that English isn't a problem for when they go there and also because where I stayed in the outer northwest edge of Makati, most signs weren't in English.
cheapest place to eat there is either at z 7eleven or heavens bbq on 26th street, and there are other cheap eats there aw well
Ah okay. That is good to know for future visits. Thanks!
HI, THERE IS A BUS TERMINAL IN MARKET MARKET GOING TO MAKATI. MUCH CHEAPER THAN GRAB.
Ah interesting! Could do that I suppose. I didn't mind paying the 80-100pesos via moto taxi.
You're a handsome man
Thanks
Manila's 30 degrees heat at night 😅😅
Yeah, well it's only 14.5 degrees north of the Equator, so that explains a lot
Some Pilipinas understand English but are too shy to respond or speak in English. English is taught in all schools from grade 4 up to highschool and most especially in college.
Ah that's right! I see how some are shy to speak. Speaking another language can be intimidating. Sometimes just need to take it slow
I think you are the one that didn't understand the situation, the police officer was figuring out why you're asking why so many dogs, he's thinking if you were demanding something or what.
I didn't ask "why"...I made a statement saying that there are many as that it is very dog-friendly there. His English was lacking a lot. But sure, I probably worded a bit weird for him.
There are more modern areas than bgc in ph being developed in ph right now
Lol...There you go again🤣🤣🤣
Yeah maybe but i'm speaking of Manila. Will do a video in future about Philippines most modern city haha
Hahaha
@@iamtraining2983 There i go what? You must be one of those stalkers, good to see you again, I love having fans.
@@Reardon_Explores Im talking about Manila too, and elsewhere in the country.
BGC is a district of Taguig City. It is in Metro Manila state/province/region..whatever you wanna call it. Metro Manila is in Luzon, the largest island in the Philippines. So, obviously BGC is in the Philippines 😂
Yes, you are right
Im a Filipino but China is the best modern city for me
Well, China isn't a city but maybe you're referring to Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, etc...definitely modern but overly congested
You look like a volleyball player from Brazil
Hahaha really? I hope it's not a female volleyball player 😂
Hes bruno rezende ,also handsome, of course a male team .
Hahaha damn I was hoping from a female team. Then it's more worth looking up on Google haha