Visiting My Fiance's Hometown in Rural Philippines
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The reason why I'm in the Philippines right now is to get married to Deanna on a private island called Balesin! So in the weeks leading up to our big day, we decided to visit her hometown called Polangui in the Bicol Province of Eastern Philippines - and it's AMAZING HERE. In this video, I document our 4 days in Bicol - visiting her family, seeing her college friends, and exploring her charming province. This is really a beautiful story filled with love and happiness, and I'm just so blessed that I get to marry Deanna in a few weeks! Stay tuned for the video from our wedding on my main CZcams channel :)
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This story is extra special for me to make, and thank for watching! Stay tuned for our WEDDING VIDEO dropping very soon on my main channel :)
Could u possibly try tocino next vid? It's good and happy wedding
congratulations Mr. And Mrs. Binsky
So excited Drew ❤🎉😊
I'm so peanut butter and jealous 😭😭 congratulations you guys 🎉🎊🥳😭😭😭
i loved it
The people of the Philippines are the warmest people in the world. They are so thoughtful and kind.
His Fiancee is so beautiful!
the warmest people in the world live in the western african country of mali
Indeed
Dika suree 😏
Yes, they certainly are!
Credit to your parents! They’ve raised a wonderful human being!
Your wife looked incredibly happy being in her hometown. That was special. Cherish her!
The reason why Filipino spaghetti is sweeter: It has banana ketchup rather than tomato sauce. Banana ketchup was invented during WWII when there was a shortage of tomatoes but plenty of bananas. Combine the two scenarios, and you get the solution of a yellow-brown banana sauce mixed with spices and vinegar dyed red as a substitute for tomato ketchup (and it's delicious).
The genius behind this, Maria Orosa, already came up with so many innovations (including 700 recipes) like this one from freezing mangoes to the palayok oven (which enabled families without electricity to bake) to combat the country's malnutrition, which she returned to the Philippines to do in 1922 after rejecting a job offer at the Washington State government. And she was a leading member of the resistance against Japan. If it wasn't for her, thousands of Filipinos and Americans alike would've died of malnutrition. Since then, banana ketchup became a popular condiment of choice for Filipinos. And the sliced hot dogs were added as part of American influence. It's like Italy and the US got married and adopted a Filipino kid.
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Kim jung-on is in the house 🚀🚀🚀🤔😂
also ketchup was inspired by chinese condiment too
Living here in Canada,my kids grew in Philippines,after several years,he still prefers banana ketchup.
I love your attire,Drew and followed Filipino tradition.❤❤
She wrote down so many dreams, actually put her mind to it, and made them come true...that is what's so beautiful. The only thing worse than starting something and failing...is not starting something. Following your dreams is an exhausting, draining effort, but the rewards are well worth it all. Love what you do and do what you love. Don't listen to anyone else who tells you not to do it. You do what you want, what you love. Imagination should be the center of your life.
What an absolutely stunning place Bicol is! And I love the fact they embrace spice to the point, they even made it into ice cream (with coconut, not vanilla)...typically ice cream is a way to remedy spice, but I bet the people who created Sili ice cream were like "SIKE! TOO BAD!" 😂So ube is different from taro! Ube is purple yam, while taro is a different species called Colocasia esculenta. Those tricycles remind me of the jitneys when I lived in Jersey City for a few years. We took them to Newport Centre mall all the time because they were way more frequent than the NJ Transit buses, plus it had a sense of community as its main demographic were Latinos as the jitneys were Latino-owned and operated. Jersey City also has lots of Filipinos, I first discovered Jollibee there!
Love this comment thank you! And I'll be in CUBA next week, judging by your username, you seem to be from there!!! Can't wait!
@@MoreTravelsWithDrewBinsky Try to taste Cuban lechon
@@JulitoBn Had some whe in Ft. Lauderdale 4 yrs ago. Was phenominal.
@@MoreTravelsWithDrewBinsky I'm so glad you're going back to Cuba!! I can't wait for this video, I hear so much from my family about when they lived there but they don't have photos or anything
@@MoreTravelsWithDrewBinsky if you get the chance when you get back to Arizona let's go to a lebanese restaurant and get us some lunch and it's on me. Congratulations for you guys on your coming wedding and may your life always be full of happiness and good health.
you got a very admirable fiance. no hypocrisy, no arte, not feeling artista,sosyal or mayaman kind of thing. She's very down to earth, a real one. No matter how far she's been, she still acts the very same way she did as a bikolana. thats very admirable.
I absolutely agree. There are some housewives (of senior westerners) jn a certain place here who are little Cinderellas but dressing up in public feeling Hollywood celebs!!!
My favorite part was Deanna reading her list of 100 things she wanted to accomplish. So beautiful to see how many goals she has in only 10 years. Like that is a long time but also so short at the same time.
Drew, I admire you for appreciating the simple joys and the sense of community in the hometown of Deanna. It reminds me of my childhood trips to the respective hometowns of my father (in Dumanjug, Cebu) and mother (in Carigara and Tanauan, Leyte).
You and Deanna are a joy to watch. I wish you both all the love and happiness in the world! And wherever you may go, may your days be filled with love, joy and positive energy.
Thank you so much :) I appreciate your comments!
I was born in the Phillipines, but I grew up in Northern California. Proud to be an American, but I'm also proud to be a Filipino because our culture and country is one of the best in the world and everyone who encounters Filipinos knows how friendly and humble they are. If anyone has a bucket list, the Phillipines is a must visit country and you will see that even though the common folks there have little money, they are probably happier than most because of the core values are strong (family and respect). Congratulation Drew!
Filipinos are resilient and mentally tough specially when u compare it to Americans where Hate Crimes and Mass shootings has become new normal.
sure
Estoryahe...lab your country then go bak..enjoy da show in your own country.
@@reneabrea4123 😅sagdii na lang gud. Di man niya sala nga nigawas siya sa Pinas. Niuban ra siya sa iyang ginikanan. 😊
Couldn't have said it bettter yourself!
no wonder her wife achieve so much at her age, she is a very humble person and she still remember her hometown and still act like a local, this is when you travel a lot, youll realize that there is no place like home, makes me more proud to be bicolana
As an African, this is so culture-rich!!!
Congratulations to both of you on your wedding!!! ❤️😍
Congratulations to both of you,,i never expect that ur girlfriend ias a filipina,,you made the right choice of ur life
what country? Africa is an extremely diverse continent...
@@Alex_Gordon judging be the name shes probably from those muslim ones
This is the first video I heard Deanna speaks Filipino. She usually speaks English in your videos. Congratulations Drew and Deanna! A proud Filipino fan here.❤️🇵🇭
Wow awesome video going back to the Philippines on April 29th with my wife to Bataan Philippines we have been married 11 years now very proud to be married to a lovely Filipina
She looks so happy. Made me tear up how happy she is to show you her hometown🥹✨
My wife is also from Luzon. We now live in the states, but when you were in the market an you said your wife changed I said the same about my wife. In the market they are different. When she's home she's so confident. I love to see her like that! Love your channel. Thanks for sharing.
I was crying all the time in the papanhikan part. I am just so happy for the both of you. Drew, filipinas can be very overthinker but they are the sweetest women ever created on earth. LOL. So watch out. Congratulations to the both of you! Mabuhay kayong dalawa! Pagpalain nawa kayo ng Poong Maykapal..
They really are the sweetest
Drew, I cannnot believe your here in Bicol, Philippines!! So good to see you having an amazing time with your fiance in her hometown. 😎🇵🇭💖
Knowing Deanna & her hometown gives you an idea on how she grew up & now that you've experienced it, you, your fiance & her family are very happy and your always welcome here in our country.
Plus, you experienced the Filipino tradition even better with family & friends.
Filipinos are the warmest people on earth.
Congratulations Drew!!
Your the lucky man! 😎🇵🇭💐💖✨
The joy in her face and voice when she is seeing all of the people is amazing!! Simple joy life. Her heart was in another place once she got home!! Love it!! Now, tell us how you met!!!! Adorable couple, many blessings to you and her on your union!
The expression on your wife’s face when she greets people is beautiful!
Really enjoyed this video, as it shows the reality of travel and tourism rather than the rushed travel blogs we are use to seeing on CZcams. the Philippines is such a beautiful place that I have always wanted to visit and seeing this visit has only made me want to go more. Thank you for the content.
come and enjoy!
Than you!!!
Anybody would feel the same way reading someone's Diary written from the pasts which brings so much memories whether good or bad. 😢 Her Nephew is so adorable and lovable.💘 He likes you a lot, Drew. 💝 Yes, that brings nostalgia everytime you return to your native land. Brings so much happiness and tears seeing the same place and people that you used to be with. 😢🌴💓
Man, I had a blast watching your video!! I am getting ready to visit my Pinay family in Lanao del Norte. I Love the Philipines and the History. These are great days for the Country. Thank you for your Video. God bless all in the family....all the families.
Lanao? Bro careful if you go there it a dangerous place for a foreigner.
@@t-rexs232 Yes, thanks, I've been researching for weeks....
Filipinos are the warmest people in the world and that's what make Philippines unique. The tropical beaches and mountains are amazing. Sharing banquets whether small or large, fancy or simple as long as families and friends gather are the highlight of the day. Ill see you beautiful Philippines next year! ❤
"Thank you for loving me" is every man's dream to hear from a wife/girlfriend.
You are now a Filipino welcome to our country, I'm so much proud to be a Filipino
Awe🥰this reminds me of my husband and I he’s from Georgia USA and I’m from Adelaide Australia we’ve travelled USA and Australia and now have chosen Tasmania to call home with our 3 boys 😊Thankyou for sharing such a special part of your life and showing us how beautiful the Phillipines are and the people and culture that pig 🐖 made our mouths water!!and taking me down memory lane sending you both all the best for your upcoming life together 🥰
Drew you just rock man! My dad is from Bicol and I visited Polangui and Legazpi. You made me miss Philippines even more since moving here at Spain
For some reason, I was teary eyed watching this video. Deana is a sweet girl, very proud of her roots. You are a lucky man. ❤
What a bliss to watch 2 genuine people sharing their love story in its most authentic way. ❤❤❤
Omgg.. i cried with her when she was reading off her list. That feeling of accomplishment that was rushing thru her. I love that for her. God bless you both ❤
Deanna looks like Jessica Sanchez from American Idol... I'm happy for you Drew... stay happy and healthy. Best wishes to the both of you.
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That was a really nice video Drew. My wife is Filipina from the north and we went back in 2017 for her daughters wedding where I was honored to give her away. I wore the baring Tagalog too and we had a big party at the family house the night before and a wedding party after the church ceremony at the house. So much of what you showed I can relate to. You’re really very very lucky to have found a wonderful person in Deanna.
i love it when she says, " Its not in my vocabulary to give up." that 's typically what every filipinos men/women who works abroad brings with them. one of the main reason that keeps the philippines afloat, economically. we put faith and hope to our Lord Jesus Christ, that He will bless us, and would never abandons us --no matter what. please keep it coming.
You seem so inspired making this video. One of the best videos I ‘ve seen of yours. Congrats to Drew and Deana
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You have a precious wife Deanna and I love the people of the phillipines!!! I can’t wait to be there in a month ❤
Your very much welcome here
Deanna is so beautiful. What a lovely family she has... You're a lucky guy Drew.
You are lucky having her in your life. She’s independent, reliable, informative!!
Edit: Need to add more because last part of this video im so shocked almost everyone says you are lucky same to what im thinking.
Because i just notice shes really a special girl.
The love and excitement drew has for Deanna is the best ! I loved seeing her realize how far she's come
This is awesome drew. I wish you both the happiest of lives together. Seeing you appreciate your fiances (now wifes) culture is just so awesome because you can see how much she loves her hometown and how much she loves you. I Love your stuff man
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Thank you!!
Your so very lucky guy. Treasure your wife to be and she will treat you like her king.. good luck to both of you and stay strong. Congrats on your wedding day.
Beautiful it reminded me a lot of my childhood in rural Nicaragua which is also very similar to the Philippines with many volcanoes, tropical beaches and a strong culture for family and religion. It also happens to be directly across the Pacific Ocean from the Philippines so weather and geography is also very similar.
Yes Nicaragua is Philippines counterpart in Latin America
My heart is so happy, Drew. That you came here in the Philippines without knowing that your soon to be wife is a Filipina. You're very welcome in one of the happiest countries, the Philippines! Stay in love with your soon to be wife. I am your fan and I always watch your vlogs every time that there's a new upload in your channel. Love you both!! Stay in love and welcome to the Philippines, my idol!! 🫶🏽
I'm so glad u choose a Filipina among all the country u visited...Filipino is a family oriented people...loving caring hospitable...that's why Filipino people is the best...
Yeah she is definitely home😌🥰🥰 The feeling of being in your hometown after a while is indescribable 🥰
OMG! dude my both my parents are from Bicol! Moms father from Legaspi my Papa is from Sorsogon .I was born in Manila we grew up having long drives to Bicol.The most warm loving people ever dude, very luck you found a Bicolana ❤.So happy for you both Congratulations and more success for u both
your lucky to have her. there is a saying if your looking for loving wife, look a girl who loves her parents or family, that hundred percent she will take care of you and your family too.
The thumbnail was giving me Puerto Rico vibes, not the same but similar so I'm excited to see this video.
Congratulations Drew and wife. Get some glimpse of our Filipino culture. Enjoy and have a blessed and wonderful married life
Nice video coming back to my old days in the Philippines. Warm people, nice environment, simple life and not too costly to live unlike here in the US. Soon i will retire there.
I learned so much from your travel vlogs from sophisticated rich countries to countries with a lot of restrictions (Muslim countries) for some reason. Your visit to Zamboanga city (Southern part of the Phils., Mindanao) impressed me. I never realized you fall in love with a lovely Filipina and will soon be married. Congrats to both of you! May God shower you all his blessings as you start an exciting journey to building a family.
By far, your most personal video Drew! Good luck to both of u!
I hope you read this Drew. This video is really heartwarming. I remember as a child if we been good or on a Sunday after church or whatever occasion Jollibee is the go to treats for us then kids. So you picking up your nephew and bringing him to Jollibee and reminding him to be grateful to his Tita is such a pleasant thing to see. You just made memories with your nephew right there. This video captures really what it is to be Filipino. You captured the regular Filipino life there. Glad to know your Fiancee (now wife?) has not changed and have not forgotten her roots. Bikolanos are one of the niciest people around. They also have one of the best foods the PH has to offer. Your Nephew is the cutest thing ever. Well done really brilliant video. Very genuine and real. You looked really happy and peaceful. Congratulations to you both. ❤👍
was tearing the whole video from her dreams to your serenade of how hard you are trying to make a filipina happy.
THIS IS SO PINOOOOY & HEARTWARMING!!! I was teary-eyed several times while watching this. ❤❤❤
My respect to you Drew and congratulations. I can see that you will be a very good family guy and Deanna is very blessed to have you as her husband. You are the best Drew and I wish you both nothing but the best in life as you start this new chapter/ journey together as one. Thank you.
I've seen a ton of your videos and by far, this is my favorite. I'm a little biased because I'm half Filipino and only lived in the Philippines for 3 years as a child. This really reminds me a lot of what I've experienced as a kid and the rest of the vid just shows off really well a beautiful portion of a daily life there.
Deanna is so beautiful,inside and out! you're very lucky to find her
You're such a lucky guy Drew finding a trully precious gem in the Philippines in the person of Dianna👍 Congratulations to you, and best wishes to Dianna😊
Congratulations, Drew! I’ve been watching your travels and I never imagined that you’ll end up with a Filipina with all the women you’ve met around the world! But you’re lucky to be with a Filipina! Wishing you two all the best!💐
Mazel Tov( congratulations) May you have a lifetime of happiness together..❤️The video was so much fun…
The editing, man... you're really killing it! Simple & raw, but awesome. That's why you're this famous. You keep the watchers glued... Genius!!
Seeing you drinking buko juice in a plastic is amazing! I remember my childhood totally, we used to drink juice and pop or soda in a plastic! I am from down south of the philippines, Zamboanga City to which ofcourse you have been to as well....thank you for visiting our country!
Wow.....Drew, you are lucky to have Deanna, and her family.
You are lucky to find a sweet and good fiancé .Wishing you both love and happiness forever
Being 2nd generation Filipino in America, and never been in the Philippines, it was nice to see you bring my culture to me in this video. I appreciate how you captured all your personal moments with your fiancé and her hometown. I cried when she went through her book of things she wanted to do in her life, and you helped her make some of those dreams come true. Salamat, Drew, for what you do. I wish nothing but endless happiness for the both of you.
Pamamanhikan wherein the fiancé and his family formally ask the fiancée and her family’s permission to get married is still very much practiced today. Normally, the groom’s family will bring the food, and initial plans for the wedding are sorted out. The Despedida del Soltera, on the other hand, is when the bride’s family throw a send off party for the daughter before the wedding, especially if the wedding will be held elsewhere (not in Polangui in Deanna’s case).
Thank you for loving Philippines the culture and the people we love you Drew❤️💯🙏🏼🇵🇭
This is so heartwarming 😢 I wish someone would look at me the way drew look at her
Just so thrilled to see you immerse with our culture tremendously. Thank you for the love reciprocated. Appreciate too for understanding and opening your arms to embrace our unique cultural traditions. God bless you Drew and Deanna. Teary-eyed too when Deanna was reviewing her 100 bucket list!!!!
This is so heartwarming. Thank you for embracing, marrying into the Filipino culture. Such a joy to see this side of our country. Deanna is also very lucky to be marrying you. Best wishes!
Thanx for loving our filipino culture…can’t wait to see your wedding video ❤
This video makes me happy, Family is everything, like with my Filipina wife we keep going back every year and will move to the Philippines for good next year! Excited!!!
This was so much fun! Two people reminded Drew that HE'S the lucky one. That was so cute. Filipino people are the kindest people in the world.
Hey Drew,
You made my day with this video 😅😅😅, it really touched my heart and brought me to tears. Simple reason : I'm in love with a Phillipines girl too and it's still 53 days to be back there (Rosario Batangas). It feels like eternity to be back there again and enjoy her family life, her neighbors, her village, all these lovely people. I never saw any Philippines video that showed all this in a better way than you did. Thank you for all this insight of a wonderful country. Who knows may be some day we'll unexpectedly meet in any karaoke bar 😁😁😁
All the best for you and your sweet wife and all these lovely kids in the video.
Martin from Germany
Im so happy that you love the Philippines and you embrace our tradition. Best wishes to both of you
One of the best videos you have, Drew! I've been smiling for 40minutes
You sir are an incredibly lucky man. Bicolanas are battle hardened from all the volcanic eruptions, bad weather from the pacific that always hits them first, and all the chili in their cuisine. They're loyal, long-suffering and very, very generous with what they have.
My girlfriend is from Bulan, Sorsogon. She's an absolute keeper.
So nice seeing the personal side of you and how much Deanna means to you! You gave us the chance to fall in love with her too. Looking forward to the wedding video!
Finally visiting your family in the Pines. Seems very peaceful and everyone is friendly
I love how invested and in love you are with her culture and her family/heritage ❤
Hello Drew, Correction just for context. UBE aka Purple Yam is different from TARO.
Dioscorea alata, also known as purple yam, ube (/ˈubɛ/, /ˈubeɪ/), or greater yam, among many other names, is a species of yam (a tuber). The tubers are usually a vivid violet-purple to bright lavender in color (hence the common name), but some range in color from cream to plain white. It is sometimes confused with taro and the Okinawa sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas cv. Ayamurasaki), although D. alata is also grown in Okinawa, where it is known as beniimo (紅芋). With its origins in the Asian tropics, D. alata has been known to humans since ancient times.
Because it has become naturalized following its origins in Asia, specifically the Philippines, through tropical South America, and the southeastern U.S., D. alata is referred to by many different names in these regions. In English alone, aside from purple yam, other common names include ten-months yam, water yam, white yam, winged yam, violet yam, Guyana arrowroot, or simply yam.
Thank you drew for loving our country 🙏🏻enjoy and take care always
You're so cool Drew, adapting & embracing Pinoy culture, that's commendable! Thank you ! I am happy for my "kababayan", Deanna! Fun vlog, expecting more Philippines' vlog.
i love these people. the people of the philipines are so humble and nice.
I can’t wait to see your wedding video!! I love the openness and acceptance of different cultures coming together!
It just shows us that we truly are one people no matter your beliefs!
Drew, I love this video so much! What a magnificent place. Deanna's hometown is wonderful and she lights up even more there. She is magical when moving through the markets. The community is filled with the most lovely and welcoming people. Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience with us!
Can't wait for the wedding video. Congratulations!
I know you said this one was more personal so it's different from your other videos but please do more like this! I loved seeing Deanna's joy in "coming home", as it reminded me of all my emotions visiting my family after the pandemic. But also seeing you connect with her family / your future family was truly beautiful! ❤️
Oh My God!! You're partner is Soooo Beautiful!! Didn't you know that Bicol,Diana's Hometown is known as the place where Many Philippine Top Beauty Queens call their hometown or birthplace!?.. Catriona Gray,Miss Universe 2018 had her roots in Bicol coz her Mom is from there..
This is video is really special and it shows all the love and happiness around. Congratulations and happy for you Drew!
I love how Deanna did not forget where she lived and still embraced the culture.
Your "personal" video is a good education. Many traditions remind me of other places too.
Congratulations on getting married and love your videos and how you’re so open to different cultures!
My wife is also from Bicol. She moved here right after highschool in 2000. I met her 3 years later. Been together ever since. Best culture & food, great people.
When you were trying the barong, I was surprised that it actually looks good on you. I saw lots of non-Fil guys wore barong and you're the only one, ever, that I saw wearing or trying it on and looks good. Thank you for embracing our culture and traditions. It only shows how much you really love her. Congrats to both of you, peace, happiness and love forever to both you. Wishing you all the best from Batanguenio in Houston.
Hindi naman. Daming foreigners maganda magdala ng barong. Si Hungry Syrian ang gwapo pag naka barong.
Drew & Deanna, super congrats on your wedding! Live long, well, and happy together with your life’s partner.
Ken Krupnik Singer/Songwriter
the best pamamanhikan ever! Love It! thanks drew for keeping our tradition alive and for loving a fellow filipina
😊Deanna is a beautiful gem! She seems to have an amazing spirit!💕🙏prayers for blessed future!
Couldn’t help but notice the similarities in food to India! Tropical countries indeed! Drew, I love how you just delve deeply into every place you visit! This of course is home for you now! And, Congratulations on your wedding 😄
back then indian use to trade spice wit ph before