CRAZY DAY IN MANILA!! My FIRST Impressions of the Philippines! 🇵🇭

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  • Welcome to the Philippines series!! In this video join my on my very first day in the Philippines, we start of in the capital Manila!
    My first impressions of the Philippines weren't what I expected AT ALL!
    We only had 1 day in Manila but we jam packed it, staying the BGC, visiting Rizal Park, meeting locals, trying Jollibee, tasting famous food in Chinatown Binondo and ending the night in the impressive SM Mall of Asia! 🇵🇭
    MANILA PHILIPPINES FIRST IMPRESSIONS
    0:00 DON'T VISIT MANILA WARNING! 🚫
    0:56 First Impressions of the BGC Manila Philippines 🌇
    2:20 Rizal Park Manila 🌲⛲
    4:22 Meeting the NICEST locals in Manila! 💖
    5:20 Trying Jollibee for the first time in the Philippines 🍗
    5:35 Intramuros | The Spanish District 🇪🇸
    6:49 Intramuros Coffee Break at Batala Bar ☕
    7:42 Why can ALL Filipinos SING!!??!! 🎤🎶
    8:38 Manila Binondo Chinatown First Impressions 🍜🇨🇳
    9:40 Lord Stows Bakery | FAMOUS EGG TARTS! 🥐
    11:16 SM Mall of Asia first impressions Manila 🛍️
    12:43 Lee VS SM Mall of Asia Shopping 🩳
    13:02 Trying food in the MOA Food Hall 🍲
    15:21 Bye Bye Manila! You've been ACE! 👋
    15:38 Coming up in the next Philippines Vlog 🌴🥥
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  • @scottielad1545
    @scottielad1545 Před 16 dny +88

    42 yrs old. From Glasgow, Scotland. Been in the Phils. 3x in the past. Love the place and people. Looking for the possibility to live there for good.

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny +6

      Woohoo! Shoutout to Glasgow! I hope you find your perfect place to live in the Philippines ✈️

    • @joselitosimon1106
      @joselitosimon1106 Před 12 dny +1

      its more fun in the pHilippines

    • @vwitchhunter3k837
      @vwitchhunter3k837 Před 11 dny +1

      The Philippines always welcomes you!!

    • @JrPatatas
      @JrPatatas Před 9 dny

      me too.

    • @user-sx8tr3bv1j
      @user-sx8tr3bv1j Před 8 dny

      don't look for girls in a bar to marry... go to the province. I know filipino psyche..if you a red flag o her leave..

  • @daviddarden1915
    @daviddarden1915 Před 16 dny +79

    Philippines, I was stationed at Clark Air Base, Philippines 🇵🇭 back in 1991.(Angeles). I was age 28. The American Base was great. Philippines with the mastery of English helps countries like United Kingdom 🇬🇧 and America 🇺🇸. Planning to return and retire in the Philippines 🇵🇭 next year 2025. Great video. Thank you.

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny +8

      Wow what a place to retire! Living in paradise! Thank you so much for watching & commenting 🙌😁💖

    • @JB-xm8qi
      @JB-xm8qi Před 16 dny +4

      Thank you! The Filipinos Love America and the American people :) ❤

    • @chitocucio4573
      @chitocucio4573 Před 16 dny +3

      Wow. 1991 was the year the Bases left. And, prior to that was the Mt. Pinatubo Eruption that changed landscape and global temperature. It is now a good trekking attraction, with a previously non-existent crater that turned into a lake . Hope you get to visit too.

    • @shinhaakatsuki2516
      @shinhaakatsuki2516 Před 14 dny +2

      Phils is not anymore as it was way back 1991

    • @geralddangvlog9676
      @geralddangvlog9676 Před 12 dny +1

      ❤❤❤❤

  • @dabsavage3163
    @dabsavage3163 Před 16 dny +61

    Philippines is the most diverse. From modern tall structures and buildings, to the best powder white sand beaches and majestic mountains and lakes and volcanoes

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny +17

      Absolutely! It has everything including delicious food! I wasn't expecting much from the cuisine because we don't hear much about it over here in Europe but I was pleasantly surprised. I LOVED all the food we tried! 💖🙌🥰

    • @jesscatangay9384
      @jesscatangay9384 Před 16 dny +4

      ​@@LaurenCotteryah so underrated, they did'nt know we have 7k + islands and 82 provinces each has its own signature dishes, you just have to explore discover . Welcome and enjoy!

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny +8

      @@jesscatangay9384 I knew it was big but it's blowing my mind that it would take a lifetime to visit every island and try every dish. I already know I need to come back again. I'll barely scratch the surface on my tip cause it's huge 😂😂🙌🙌

    • @jeysoncanete8251
      @jeysoncanete8251 Před 14 dny

      Overproud napag iwanan na nga tayo sa mga ibang bansa dahil sa mga kurap na yan

    • @kilometer6712
      @kilometer6712 Před 4 dny

      And beatiful and clean rivers and waterfalls

  • @bernieespinosa8691
    @bernieespinosa8691 Před 16 dny +33

    MS . LAUREN COTTER , WELCOME HERE IN PHILIPPINES . 👋👋👋🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭👏👍✌️❤️❤️❤️

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny +4

      Thank you so much for the warm welcome!! 🥹💖🙌🫶😁

  • @benedictosaguid9421
    @benedictosaguid9421 Před 16 dny +39

    You are VERY WELCOME IN THE PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 AND MABUHAY.

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny +4

      Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️❤️🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

  • @nightwing4065
    @nightwing4065 Před 16 dny +39

    I like the editting, the music, the research and energy that you on these videos. Welcome to the Philippines! Let's GO! 👍

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny +3

      Awww that's so kind of you to say. Thank you so much 🫶😁💖🙌

  • @noypi.me.6352
    @noypi.me.6352 Před 16 dny +18

    It's summer now in 🇵🇭, bring umbrella if you go outside..

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny +3

      That's a great tip! I need an umbrella to keep my Irish skin in the shade before I melt away haha! 😁🫶

  • @manolojimenez4970
    @manolojimenez4970 Před 7 dny +6

    NICE YOURE HAVING A GREAT TIME IN PHILIPPINES.

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 6 dny

      Thank you so much! 🥰💖🙌🫶🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

  • @jollyrogers5261
    @jollyrogers5261 Před 12 dny +6

    Love the Philippines 🇵🇭 So much variety of things to do. Big part of my life and I was just there last month for a month!
    Great country! Best part are the wonderful people! From the north such as Sagada, Baguio, big cities like Manila and Cebu, Palawan and all the beautiful islands ❤
    Explore 👍

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 12 dny

      Ohh wow a whole month! I wish we had we spent the full month there cause we just scratched the surface during our 10 days, but I guess it's an excuse to return again and again. 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

  • @FrancheskaanneRiego
    @FrancheskaanneRiego Před 14 dny +4

    Welcome to the Philippines ❤️🇵🇭👸💯👍.

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 13 dny +1

      Thank you so much for the warm welcome! 🙌🥰🫶

  • @joselitodiaz199
    @joselitodiaz199 Před 11 dny +4

    I Saw a Happy Woman Today
    Someone Who Was Vibrant With Life. She Was On You Tube, and She Was So Luminous With Vitality That She Seemed To Leap Right Off The Screen.
    Welcome To The Philippines Ma'am.
    Stay Safe and Healthy.
    God Bless.🙏

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 9 dny

      This is so kind! 🥹🥹🥹
      Thanks so much for your lovey words, really appreciate it 🥰🫶🏼🙌🏼🇵🇭❤️

  • @herchickenlegs4
    @herchickenlegs4 Před 10 dny +7

    Hi beautiful Lauren welcome to the Philippines. I hope you both have an enjoyable stay Mabuhay....

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 9 dny

      Thank you so much 🫶🏼🇵🇭🙌🏼❤️

  • @PTCannonFodder
    @PTCannonFodder Před 16 dny +25

    Other locations for Spanish influence in Philippines is Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar and Vigan. Las Casas is superb.

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny +9

      Yeah I wasn't expecting such a strong Spanish Influence! Thank you so much for the tips 🙌🥰

  • @comsci2491
    @comsci2491 Před 14 dny +6

    Thank you for visiting my country! I've been living in the US for 22 years now more than I've lived in the Philippines but it will always have a place in my heart.

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 13 dny

      Thank you so much for the warm welcome! 🙌🥰🫶 I can see why a piece of your heart stays in the Philippines. It's a paradise!

  • @alma3704
    @alma3704 Před 16 dny +6

    welcome to the Philippines, MABUHAY!

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny

      Thanks so much po! 💖🙌🫶🥰🇵🇭🇵🇭

  • @gregdixon5848
    @gregdixon5848 Před 16 dny +14

    Looking forward to your Philippines videos. Your positivity is perfect for Phil.

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny +1

      Awww you're too kind! Thanks a mil, I'm having so much fun editing the videos! It was one hell of a trip! 😁🙌🫶💖🇵🇭

  • @albertjavar5873
    @albertjavar5873 Před 13 dny +3

    Thank you for embracing our culture

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 13 dny

      Thanks for all being so welcoming 🥰🙌🏼🫶🏼❤️

  • @jeffhamac6662
    @jeffhamac6662 Před 16 dny +110

    Thailand n Malaysia are both trying to discourage tourists to come to the Philippines for so many years. We dont know why they r like that in the past, tourists usually just bypass the Philippines because of the negative bogus statements by our so called neighbors of which the philippines hasnot done anything to them but thanks to CZcams n many local n foreign vloggers now many people has finally discovered the Philippines. You are most welcome to my beautiful country. In any country there will always be the bad seeds, bad neighborhoods etc so always do ur proper research n dont hesitate to ask the locals coz we speak english n we love to help anybody that needs assistance. We will not speak ill of our neighbors coz you n other tourists if u give us a chance we will prove every negative sayers wrong

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny +34

      This is so true, when people claim an entire city is 'rough or dirty' I think there's always going to be parts of any large city which are dirty & rough, but you shouldn't write off an entire place for that. The people in Manila were SOOOO kind, friendly and helpful everywhere we went. So many people asked us if we were tourists, where we're from and then welcomed us to their country. That's what makes a great place! The people! 🥰💖😁🫶

    • @PROLIFIC_TRAVELS
      @PROLIFIC_TRAVELS Před 13 dny

      The city is very dirty and the corruption is insane and the economy is trash pretty much

    • @JoeyZee-vs4kr
      @JoeyZee-vs4kr Před 13 dny +2

      Actually Manila is behind Thailand and Malaysia but because of BGC and other new developments in Manila, it's becoming attractive and deserves a second look.
      New Intramurus, New Rizal Park and Roxas Blvd. , Pasig River esplanade, BGC, Okada, Newport city, new Ayala Triangle, Aseana City, etc. and many more coming like the Horizon Manila Reclamation project but Marcos foolishly STOPPED it for greedy reasons or conflict of interest. 😊

    • @lightner6924
      @lightner6924 Před 12 dny +2

      Thailand is decades ahead of the Philippines. The Philippines has some nice places but most foriengers only show the nice places and don't show 99% of what the phillpines is. They so rude compared to other countries I have been to. If they are nice to you it's usually fake. The rental cost of Condos is actually awful. Thailand has cheaper places that at twice the size and quality.

    • @JoeyZee-vs4kr
      @JoeyZee-vs4kr Před 12 dny +8

      ​@@lightner6924Philippines is beautiful. It has lots of CBDs and has the best CBD in the whole world. It's number 11 in the list of most number of skyscrapers and highest in all of SouthEast Asia. Are you addict? 😊

  • @joselitoreyes4325
    @joselitoreyes4325 Před 4 dny +3

    Let’s Go and Discover the Philippines.

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 2 dny

      Let's goooooooooo 💖🥰🙌🇵🇭🇵🇭

  • @chloe6926
    @chloe6926 Před 13 dny +3

    Just came back from a trip to the Philippines as well -- if I could describe Manila in two words, it would be beautiful chaos. It just is. Mabuhay!

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 12 dny +1

      I hope you'd a great time in the Philippines too! 🇵🇭💖🙌

  • @OHANA-BEACH-SUITES
    @OHANA-BEACH-SUITES Před 16 dny +8

    Happy for you! Philippines is the BEST! Hello from Seattle USA! But I married a Filipina and we go all the time. We built our house there and now almost done building our Beach Hotel in Cagayan De Oro City, called (Ohana Beach Suites) Hope to welcome you next year! Have fun! The people are the nicest!

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny +1

      Oh WOW! That's so cool that you're building a beach hotel!! I would love to visit next year! 🌴🫶💖

    • @OHANA-BEACH-SUITES
      @OHANA-BEACH-SUITES Před 15 dny

      @@LaurenCotter It’s been a long slow journey with no loans, but we are almost there! Welcome to your SUITE Vacation next year! Have a great week!

  • @Jojo-nz1uw
    @Jojo-nz1uw Před 15 dny +6

    WELCOME TO PHILIPPINES JOLLIBEE FEEL AT HOME BRITEST PEOPLE WATCHING FROM LOS ANGELES U.S.A

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 15 dny +2

      Thanks so much! Shout out to LA! 🫶🙌💖

    • @Jojo-nz1uw
      @Jojo-nz1uw Před 14 dny +2

      @@LaurenCotter ENJOY WATCHING YOUR BLOG PRETTY GIRL AND BOYFRIEND

  • @agentbond2004
    @agentbond2004 Před 16 dny +6

    Welcome to PH! Enjoy, have fun and don't forget to hydrate. Great edit! So much content! 👌🇺🇸🇵🇭

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny +1

      Thank you so much and I will do! Gotta stay cool 🙌😁💖🫶

  • @NPRNTVChannel
    @NPRNTVChannel Před 14 dny +5

    Welcome to the Philippines. Enjoy your stay. Be safe always.

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 13 dny +1

      Thank you so much for the warm welcome! 🙌🥰🫶

  • @benitoervas810
    @benitoervas810 Před 16 dny +9

    Very energetic, enjoy your holiday 😊😊😊

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny +5

      Thank you so much! Filipinos are the best! You guys made us feel so welcomed from the second we landed in your wonderful country 💖🇵🇭

  • @Sutifen
    @Sutifen Před 16 dny +4

    Thanks for giving Manila a chance and proving others wrong. Here's to a great stay and adventure in the Philippines. 🎉

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 15 dny +2

      Awww thanks so much, it was our pleasure! 🙌🫶💖

  • @princeedwinofthephilippine2985

    Welcome to my Home Country Philippines 🇵🇭 Enjoy while you stay here ... This is Prince Edwin of the Philippines

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny

      Lovely to meet you Prince Edwin of the Philippines 😂🙌💖🫶

  • @airisakura5447
    @airisakura5447 Před 16 dny +5

    mabuhay experience the sights and sounds of the philippines try filipino dishes snacks malls beaches resorts enjoy

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny

      Thanks so much! Can't wait to soak up all the best of the Philippines on my adventure 💖😁🫶🥰🌴

  • @forevadivamergal7260
    @forevadivamergal7260 Před 16 dny +5

    Cheerful blogger and full of beans.welcome to our country

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny

      'Full of beans' made me laugh 😂🙌🫶 Thanks so much 💖

  • @crestinavalenzuelavaldez7083

    Thank you for visiting our beloved country Philippines maam enjoy watching from kuwait

  • @henryaganon514
    @henryaganon514 Před 16 dny +1

    welcome you two! we're excited for your adventures!

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny

      Aww thanks a mil for the warm welcome! We're so excited for our Filipino adventure. Let's goooo! 🙌😁💖

  • @kitxchu03
    @kitxchu03 Před 16 dny +10

    I really enjoy watching your travel vlogs ❤ love it ❤

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny +3

      Awww thank you so much! I really appreciate it! 🙌🥰

  • @AlistarMadeBy
    @AlistarMadeBy Před 16 dny +6

    I saw this video on my CZcams feeds and I had to check it out. And now I'm a new subscriber to your channel. :)

    • @mocabe01
      @mocabe01 Před 16 dny

      Don't believe her though. NO ONE here calls the region simply as "Manila". Always, the region is "METRO MANILA" while "Manila" is just one of many cities in it. You will offend local political loyalties here for calling absolutely everything "Manila" just because you are walking on concrete.

    • @JB-xm8qi
      @JB-xm8qi Před 16 dny

      Thought you were Andrew/tristan tate lol.

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny

      Thanks so much! I really appreciate the support & sub 🙌💖😁

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny

      😂

  • @user-nz3ih4yc7k
    @user-nz3ih4yc7k Před 6 dny +2

    Welcome to my country enjoy
    😊😊 Welcome to Philippines ❤❤

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 6 dny

      Thank you so much! 🥰💖🙌🫶🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

  • @jayneh2006
    @jayneh2006 Před 12 dny +2

    Wow! Those are amazing places you showed to us! That mall is gorgeous!

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 11 dny

      Thank you! Yes, that mall was sooo impressive! 🇵🇭🇵🇭

  • @robertoclemente2283
    @robertoclemente2283 Před 16 dny +3

    Cheers & welcome to our glorious country, the Philippines. Enjoy!!!

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny +2

      Thanks so much for the warm welcome 😁🙌🫶💖

    • @chitocucio4573
      @chitocucio4573 Před 16 dny

      ​@LaurenCotter oh, and it's really warm here about this time of the year. Sweltering heat I should say. But, at least, it won't rain on your parade. The wet season comes in two months.

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny +1

      @@chitocucio4573 hahaha that's true! No raining on my Filipino adventure! Let's gooo! 😎😎☀☀

  • @user-ue8gk1mb5w
    @user-ue8gk1mb5w Před 8 dny +3

    Beautiful Philippines

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 7 dny

      🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🥰💖🙌🫶

  • @gilbertcapongcol3300
    @gilbertcapongcol3300 Před 16 dny +1

    loved the video...u put in the effort... great research too!

    • @mocabe01
      @mocabe01 Před 16 dny

      GREAT RESEARCH ?! Saying "metro manila" and "manila" are the same thing is "great research" ?

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny

      Thanks so much, really appreciate the kind words 🫶🙌💖

  • @efriendsf
    @efriendsf Před 16 dny +1

    Lovely this content. Love the diversity of the city too. Kudos!

  • @keishypoo9769
    @keishypoo9769 Před 16 dny +8

    The dog edit was too funny 😅😂

  • @jenniferhirukawa5217
    @jenniferhirukawa5217 Před 16 dny +2

    I hope you like it my country 🇵🇭 enjoy your visiting 😊

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny

      I love it in the Philippines, thanks so much for the warm welcome 😁💖🙌🫶🥰🇵🇭

  • @loveroadtrips9037
    @loveroadtrips9037 Před 16 dny +3

    enjoy your stay in the Philippines. Top 3 islands are Palawan, Siargao and Siquijor

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny

      Thanks a mil! Palawan is on our itinerary for this trip so that makes me happy! 🙌🥰🫶

  • @fredpallaya5316
    @fredpallaya5316 Před 16 dny +5

    Your video is class, it’s well put together the history. It’s eye opening to see the diversity of taking risk from facts of struggles. I should go see darndale what to offer 😅 🔪

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny +3

      Thanks so much for watching 🫶🏼🇵🇭

    • @mocabe01
      @mocabe01 Před 16 dny

      Class ? What is "class" about falsely claiming that "metro Manila" (NCR) and "manila" are the same thing? No one calls the region simply as Manila. NO ONE. Stop smiling at foreigners calling EVERYTHING manila promoting ig norance about your country.

  • @riclo8806
    @riclo8806 Před 9 dny +2

    Vibrant video! Keep it up Lauren. Enjoy the Philippines. Stay until Christmas! lols

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 9 dny

      I really want to visit at Christmas, so many people told us that nobody does Xmas like the Philippines! Thank you so much!! 🥰💖🙌🫶🇵🇭

  • @albertramos7442
    @albertramos7442 Před 7 dny +2

    I'm watching enjoy have fun Philippines are very islands Filipino mostly friendly

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 6 dny

      Thank you so much! 🥰💖🙌🫶🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

  • @E9ONE1
    @E9ONE1 Před 16 dny +3

    ALOHA & MAHALO🤙

  • @cayezara8110
    @cayezara8110 Před 13 dny +3

    The Philippines, Pearl of the Orient, Land of Gold, Ends of the Earth, with over 7000 islands and the most hospitable and friendliest people in the World. The location of the Garden of Eden.

  • @chonasibugan3472
    @chonasibugan3472 Před 6 dny +2

    Welcome po in the Philippines. Mabuhay and enjoy po❤️

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 5 dny

      Thank you so much! 🙌💖🫶🥰🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

  • @nitroo9455
    @nitroo9455 Před 16 dny +2

    Welcome to the Philippines, enjoy your stay 😊

  • @Freelencerjhui098
    @Freelencerjhui098 Před 16 dny +5

    Amazing vlog

  • @planning-A1945
    @planning-A1945 Před 16 dny +4

    😂❤ welcome to the Philippines 😁😍

  • @febielaurel9543
    @febielaurel9543 Před 16 dny +1

    Welcome to the Philippines Miss Lauren❤ stay hydrated it's so hot here.

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny

      Thank you so much and I will do! Gotta stay cool 🙌😁💖🫶

  • @dayanneA
    @dayanneA Před 16 dny +2

    Welcome to the Philippines! Enjoy your stay! #proudfilipina here 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭❤️❤️❤️

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny

      Thanks so much po! 💖🙌🫶🥰🇵🇭🇵🇭

  • @chessmaster9842
    @chessmaster9842 Před 16 dny +3

    New subs here. Welcome to the beautiful country, the Philippines 🇵🇭 😊❤

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny

      Thanks so much the sub! Really appreciate all the love I've been shown from the Philippines 🙌🥰💖

  • @wildorchidxxx2644
    @wildorchidxxx2644 Před 16 dny +11

    Omg, extreme weather. Take care and stay hydrated.

  • @RichardFerrer-wg2vw
    @RichardFerrer-wg2vw Před 16 dny +3

    Metro mnila is compost of 16 cities

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny

      Okay WOW! I knew it was big but didn't know it's made up of 16 cities! That's HUGE! 🙌

    • @daphbacus9256
      @daphbacus9256 Před 16 dny

      and the City of Manila is a part of the 16 cities of Metro Manila, so when you go out of the city, you refer it as Metro Manila, the city your apartment is, is in Taguig another city of Metro Manila, enjoy your trip❤

    • @rodolfosoloria5730
      @rodolfosoloria5730 Před 3 dny

      Metro Manila is simply called Manila by locals and foriegners some locals doesnt know that during Spanish colonization the whole present day Metro Manila is a province of Manila mid 1700s to 1901.

  • @marartper9770
    @marartper9770 Před 14 dny +2

    Welcome to the Philippines 🇵🇭 thanks for coming just relax and enjoy your time

  • @luisitocanedo1941
    @luisitocanedo1941 Před 4 dny +2

    🇵🇭welcome to the Phillipines👣👣👣and take gd care of ur belongings👣👣🇵🇭

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 4 dny

      Thanks for the warm welcome and thanks for watching! 🥰💖🙌🇵🇭🇵🇭

  • @mayg.931
    @mayg.931 Před 16 dny +4

    Young lady breath you talk to fast hehe even though I understand everything you say hehe enjoy in the Philippines 🇵🇭 Mabuhay welcome to the country Philippines

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny

      Hahaha my bad! I think I get too excited and talk a million miles an hour haha! Thanks a mil for the warm welcome to the Philippines 💖😁🫶🥰

  • @velky_reeds
    @velky_reeds Před 16 dny +12

    Manila is pretty big, and the negative comments about the city are targeted towards very specific unsafe neighborhoods, I don't know why people started generalizing the *entire* city all of a sudden. I think the one thing that the entire Manila has in common is the bad traffic, but other than that, it's a diverse city that offers literally everything. not everything is bad, not everything is horrible, not everywhere is unsafe

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny +2

      Exactly, I agree. I don't think it's fair to generalise a whole city. Bangkok also had terrible traffic but I still loved the city. Gotta take the good with the bad 😁💖💖🙌

    • @uchniezt1212
      @uchniezt1212 Před 15 dny

      Eh... Manila is not really a big city. Manila is just 4% of the NCR. Taguig is 2x as big. But the biggest city in NCR is Quezon City around 7x as big as Manila I think. This is because historically around 1950's(?) they wanted to transfer the country's capital from Manila to Quezon City due to congestion. Did not work though...

    • @miks669
      @miks669 Před 15 dny +2

      @@uchniezt1212metropolitan is a mother city and so it is still a city.

    • @uchniezt1212
      @uchniezt1212 Před 15 dny

      @@miks669 Does "Metro Manila" elect its own mayor? No ? I thought so.

    • @miks669
      @miks669 Před 15 dny

      @@uchniezt1212 so is that what you define a city? MM is considered as Mega City. Tokyo Metropolis has several cities and does not even have Mayor so it is not considered as City? I don’t think so.

  • @nestorescala6186
    @nestorescala6186 Před 3 dny +2

    Thank you guys for visiting our small country, I hope you enjoy much here and gain more subscriber to your channel, love you guys..

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 2 dny

      Thanks for watching & subbing 💖🥰🙌🇵🇭🇵🇭

  • @franktv170
    @franktv170 Před 16 dny

    new subscribers and welcome to the Philippines. Enjoy your stay!

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny +1

      Aww thanks a mil for the sub! I really appreciate the support 💖🙌

  • @BlueCheeseBand101
    @BlueCheeseBand101 Před 16 dny +3

    Manila is the capital of the Philippines, it was a city. When you say Metro Manila, it consist of 16 cities including Manila

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny

      Ahhhh I see! My bad, thanks for correcting me 😁🙌

    • @mocabe01
      @mocabe01 Před 15 dny

      Thank you po, kabayan! It pleases my patriotic heart when I see more Filipinos promoting the truth about our geography. Let's stop tolerating these foreigners from assuming everything here is manila. We have a right to expect that they will do some research about our geography when they come here. That's traveler etiquette. Indeed, "Metro Manila" is a region. "Manila" is just one of many cities in it. In fact, even "Metro Manila" is already obsolete (or at least it should have been). It was renamed to NCR way back 1978 precisely to distinguish Manila from the other equally valid cities in the region.

    • @JoeyZee-vs4kr
      @JoeyZee-vs4kr Před 13 dny

      I don't care. If I hear Manila, for me it's Metro Manila. Period. 😊

    • @mocabe01
      @mocabe01 Před 13 dny

      @@JoeyZee-vs4kr Remember when it's your turn to fall victim to lies and and others will say to you too, "I don't care". You want to live in a just and orderly society but you will not do your share to make that happen? Deplorable how alien the phrase "social responsibility" must be for you.

    • @JoeyZee-vs4kr
      @JoeyZee-vs4kr Před 13 dny

      @@mocabe01 both of you just want to look smart when EVERYONE KNOWS that when vloggers talks of Manila, they mean Metro Manila. Do you guys nothing to think about except disturbing the vloggers? 😊

  • @lanzcruzy2657
    @lanzcruzy2657 Před 16 dny +5

    🤗...🫰🫂🤳

  • @ericdanielsias6734
    @ericdanielsias6734 Před 16 dny

    Thank you for appreciating Philippines tourist spots.

    • @mocabe01
      @mocabe01 Před 16 dny

      No thanks for spreading ignorance about PHL though.
      "Metro Manila" and "Manila" are NOT the same thing.

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny

      Of course, thanks for being soooo hospital and warm to us tourists 💖💖🙌🙌

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny

      @mocabe01 it's a simple misunderstanding. I was told that the locals call it 'Manila' but if that's no the case then fair enough. 🤷‍♀️

  • @itswanderlala
    @itswanderlala Před 16 dny +2

    Enjoy your vacation in the Philippines ❤ I can't wait for your reaction with the beaches. Welcome to the Philippines 🇵🇭

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny

      Thanks so much for the support! My reaction to the beaches was 🤯😂 I was like 'quick I need a Filipino passport I'm never leaving' 😂😂😂 PARADISE! 🌴🥥

    • @itswanderlala
      @itswanderlala Před 16 dny

      @LaurenCotter yayyy enjoy it. I'm looking forward to my next beach getaway, too. Thanks for loving the Philippines ❤️

  • @lsc242
    @lsc242 Před 16 dny +6

    You came in summer not comfortable 😢😅

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny +2

      Yeah it was soooo hot & humid but thankfully everywhere has AC unlike London 😂🙌

    • @espiyaako
      @espiyaako Před 16 dny

      @@LaurenCotterit's better than coming to a rainy season. This is the perfect time to go to the islands.

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny +1

      @@espiyaako YES 10000% agree! I'll take the heat over the rain anyday 😂😂🙌🙌

    • @PeterObenza
      @PeterObenza Před 16 dny +2

      Summer is sooooo much better than rain and typhoon season!

  • @mifuramil
    @mifuramil Před 16 dny +3

    Try authentic filipino food in carenderia

  • @AmoiO10
    @AmoiO10 Před 16 dny +1

    Wow same hotel we checked in last year!❤️✌️enjoy your stay

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny

      Haha no way! Small world! Thanks so much 🫶😁💖🙌

  • @hennmanacpo
    @hennmanacpo Před 16 dny +1

    welcome to the phillippines and enjoy ,takecare

  • @KenMikaze
    @KenMikaze Před 16 dny +3

    When they say, don't go to Manila, they are partly right. Metro Manila is NOT Manila City. You were in Taguig city, which IS NOT Manila City. Though, saying there's nothing to do in Manila is quite overreaching. There's a lot of places to go to in Manila City. You've got Intramuros, which is a day-trip on itself if you want to immerse on its rich history. Arroceros park, if you want to be in an urban jungle. You can also enjoy the slices of life in Quiapo, the food in Binondo. Of course, like any major rising metropolitans, Manila city has a poor air quality, and has a lot of poverty issues, but then again, if you don't want to be a victim of crime, just like in any other places, then don't show off your expensive stuff. Just leave those in your hotel.

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 15 dny

      Agree, just like any major city you have to know which parts to visit for a safe enjoyable trip. Thanks for watching 🙌💖🫶

    • @KenMikaze
      @KenMikaze Před 15 dny

      enjoy your stay in the Philippines!

    • @mocabe01
      @mocabe01 Před 15 dny +1

      Thank you, Ken. It makes me very happy when more Filipinos like you promote the truth about our country. Please all of us Filipinos, let us stop tolerating these foreigners from calling everything manila. We have a right to expect that they will do ample research about our geography when coming here. That's respect!

    • @akros-qs6zh
      @akros-qs6zh Před 15 dny

      @@mocabe01 Amen, bro!

    • @KenMikaze
      @KenMikaze Před 15 dny

      @@mocabe01 Uhm, they'd still have the right to criticize our country. After all, we're not perfect. Just like any country, we have our best parts, and we also have our hideous part. And that's something we need to work on. We have an alarming rate of poverty in the Philippines. We also have a very high crime rate, and that's not just Manila alone. What we don't tolerate is poverty porn, and also, we need to remove to mindset of excusing crime because of poverty. Truth be told, we have a lot of job potentials in the Philippines, though there are also missed opportunities because a lot of people won't invest on themselves and improve their plight. Hence, those foreign detractors have also the right to criticize us. Let those be a welcome call for us.

  • @bokchoy9632
    @bokchoy9632 Před 16 dny +3

    Manila is very boring. No good attractions at all except BGC

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny

      Really? We had so much more we wanted to see & do but ran out of time 😭

  • @PatrickLopez259
    @PatrickLopez259 Před 16 dny +2

    Welcome to our country Philippines 🇵🇭! Enjoy explore and stay safe MABUHAY

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny

      Thank you so much! We love it in the Philippines 🙌😁💖

    • @mocabe01
      @mocabe01 Před 16 dny

      @@LaurenCotter "Love the Philippines" -- but you can't even do ample research about it? "Metro Manila" and "Manila" are not the same. Metro Manila is a region. Manila is just one of many cities in it. In fact, "Metro Manila" is already obsolete. It was renamed to NCR way back 1978 precisely to distinguish that tiny city Manila from the rest of the equally valid cities in the region. NO ONE calls the region simply as Manila. No one.

  • @InvestedAdventure
    @InvestedAdventure Před dnem

    Just got back from the Philippines (my second time). 👌I love how even in the big cities, you can still feel the incredible warmth of the people and see the rich culture everywhere. I've shared some of my experiences and encounters with the locals on my channel too. It made me want to come back again, perhaps next year.🇵🇭

  • @ferrylv5125
    @ferrylv5125 Před 16 dny +1

    Welcome and enjoy 😊

  • @fym216
    @fym216 Před 16 dny +2

    welcome and enjoy! subscribed!👍

  • @peterdcar
    @peterdcar Před 13 dny

    I enjoyed watching ur short trip to Manila. Gave me good vibes. Lots more to explore !

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 13 dny

      Thanks so much 🇵🇭🫶🏼❤️🙌🏼🥰

  • @SmilingBoxer-cp2ue
    @SmilingBoxer-cp2ue Před 15 dny +1

    You are welcome to the Philippines madam ! Hope you enjoy your stay here !

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 15 dny

      Thank you so much! We love the Philippines 🙌💖🫶

  • @ronniedlc6410
    @ronniedlc6410 Před 13 dny

    Awsome... Thanks guys!! 👌

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 13 dny

      Thanks so much 🇵🇭🫶🏼❤️🙌🏼🥰

  • @marilousumo226
    @marilousumo226 Před 16 dny +1

    Welcome to the Philippines .. enjoy

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny

      I love it in the Philippines, thanks so much for the warm welcome 😁💖🙌🫶🥰🇵🇭

  • @markburias4204
    @markburias4204 Před 16 dny

    Welcome to Philippines.. Enjoy your time here.have a nice day

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny

      Thank you so much! You too 🙌💖🥰

    • @mocabe01
      @mocabe01 Před 16 dny

      And learn proper geography while you are here. "Metro Manila" (NCR) is NOT the same as "Manila". No one here calls the region simply as "Manila" unless they really are referring to that tiny city at the western edge of the region. Always, the region is METRO MANILA and "Manila" is just one of many cities in it. In fact, "Metro Manila" was renamed to NCR way back 1978 precisely to distinguish that Manila is just that tiny city at the west. Everything else is NOT manila anymore!

  • @bustaubie
    @bustaubie Před 13 dny +1

    I'm envious. Have fun!

  • @lemnikim7388
    @lemnikim7388 Před 16 dny +1

    Awesome vlog around Manila. Love it!👍🏼❤️

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny +1

      Thank you 😁 so kind of you to say! 💖😁🙌🫶🇵🇭

  • @AnneCantos
    @AnneCantos Před 13 dny

    Omg this looked like so much fun!!! I really want to visit the Philippines soon.

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 13 dny +1

      You totally should! It's paradise! Thanks so much for watching 💖🙌🥰🇵🇭

  • @aero2trippings
    @aero2trippings Před 10 dny +2

    I just love your energy! It's really pure joy seeing tourists exploring and enjoying Manila since most exclude the Philippine capital in their itineraries and instead immediately go to the islands and beaches. I would say you guys are now my most favorite travel vloggers out there. Enjoy, have fun and I will be looking forward to more of your travel and adventures. Mabuhay! ❤

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 9 dny +1

      Awww you’re so kind 🥹🥹🥹 Thank you so much 🫶🏼🇵🇭🙌🏼❤️

  • @TheMizpah2000
    @TheMizpah2000 Před 12 dny

    Wow, thank you for doing your research about the Philippines. Stay safe, but have fun

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 12 dny

      Thanks so much and we will do 🥰💖🙌🫶🇵🇭

    • @BraQKun
      @BraQKun Před 6 dny +1

      We do not conflate Metro Manila and Manila so the first part is wrong. The region is always Metro Manila. We don't shorten it at all. That's just lazy talk.

  • @letobellofficial
    @letobellofficial Před 7 dny +1

    hi im filipino watching here in malaysia ..we really miss manila..anyway thnks for good review we love you guys ..hope more blessing and success

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 6 dny

      Thank you so much! 🥰💖🙌🫶🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

  • @thomaivlog6815
    @thomaivlog6815 Před 13 dny

    Welcome to The Philippines🎉❤

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 13 dny

      Thanks so much 🇵🇭🫶🏼❤️🙌🏼🥰

  • @Jportin
    @Jportin Před 15 dny +1

    your editing skill is super nice. 🎉

  • @richmondroadtv6527
    @richmondroadtv6527 Před 11 dny

    A warm welcome to you in the Philippines and enjoy your holiday. Mabuhay!

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 11 dny

      Thank you for the warm
      Welcome 🇵🇭🫶🏼❤️🙌🏼

  • @migznkagz3233
    @migznkagz3233 Před 16 dny +1

    Welcome to the Philippines. Done Subs.
    Enjoy your trip.

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny

      Thanks a mil for the sub! I really appreciate the support and can't wait for my Filipino adventure 💖🫶😁

  • @zuirjandroale5825
    @zuirjandroale5825 Před 16 dny +1

    Welcome to the Philippines & enjoyyyyy❤❤❤

  • @chefmikealim-kapampanganku8870

    My first time watching you. And im lovin your vibe. Welcome to the philippines!❤

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 15 dny

      Awww thank you so much! That's so kind of you and thanks for the warm welcome 💖🙌🫶

  • @tamarahcristobal6390
    @tamarahcristobal6390 Před 6 dny +1

    Welcome to the Philippines❤

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 5 dny

      Thank you so much! 🙌💖🫶🥰🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

  • @TheOttecarlos
    @TheOttecarlos Před 16 dny +1

    Love this. Welcome to manila. Watching from san Francisco ❤

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny +1

      Thanks so much and shout out to San Fran 😁🙌🫶💖🇵🇭

  • @marvinmarigmen4486
    @marvinmarigmen4486 Před 16 dny +1

    love your vibes and energy..

  • @delfinadoalban853
    @delfinadoalban853 Před 7 dny +1

    Welcome to the Phils, have funs.

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 6 dny

      Thank you so much! 🥰💖🙌🫶🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

  • @analynnmedina7414
    @analynnmedina7414 Před 16 dny +1

    SUBSCRIBED! Enjoy your visit in the Philippines….

  • @pidolenri1854
    @pidolenri1854 Před 11 dny

    new subscriber here. spread the love from the 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭💚💚💚

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 9 dny

      Thanks for subbing! Appreciate the support ❤️🇵🇭🫶🏼🙌🏼😁

  • @polopatrick3246
    @polopatrick3246 Před 16 dny +1

    First time to watch your vlog. I love how talkative she is. 😂

    • @LaurenCotter
      @LaurenCotter  Před 16 dny

      Hahahah I don't shut up! 😂🙌 Thanks so much for the support 💖💖💖