ARRIVING IN MANILA // First Impressions as Solo Backpacker
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- čas přidán 11. 07. 2024
- I have arrived in the Philippines!! I am going to be solo backpacking around the whole country for the next 2 months and here are my first impressions and experiences in the capital city of Manila.
Thanks to Z hostel for having me! Check out their website here: Https://zhostel.com
My stay was kindly gifted by the team.
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Wooo hoooo! Can’t wait to watch all your Phillipines adventures 😍
Yay 🤓🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️
Yes
Choose Davao City.. Hospitality is so present here not in Manila.. even Taxi Drivers are Scam.
I'm so happy to see even the struggles of travel, because as you did, there's always a way out! You are such an inspiration and I love all of your videos!
I agree! Always a way out 🙌🏼 just may not be the route you intended 😅
You are such a natural storyteller and you NAILED your talk! I MISS YOU 💛
I miss you more!
oh no now I really want to go to the Philippines haha!! Can't wait to see more of your trip !!
Haha it's a pretty incredible country!
Erin Linnea 👋👋👋
I'm not a simp but i hope i can welcome you 😂
I’m glad to see you in my hometown! Enjoy the rest of your trip!!
Thank youuu ❤️❤️
Excited 😊 can’t wait to see more of your videos in my beloved Country. 😍🥰❤️ take care always and enjoy.
🇵🇭 in Kuwait is watching 🇰🇼
gah so excited for all the vlogs in the Philippines, hopefully going with a friend in December! :)
Woohoooo 🎉🎉❤️
Z Hostel is awesome! Welcome to the Philippines :)
YAY! A BB video today! great video about your travel and the problems you had. I didn't realize how modern Manilla is! Fantastic looking city. I hope you find more wifi and upload more...I can't wait to see the whole PI trip.
Thanks Bill! I hope I find more WiFi too 😅 I be been trying to upload this video for the past 3 weeks!
I am glad you are enjoying in Manila. And I was so excited to hear positive feedback regarding our country. For sure you will enjoy there God bless you and I will keep following you while you are there fir the rest of your vacation!
So excited as I’m hoping to go to the Philippines this year!! Can’t wait to watch more vlogs. X
Yay! ❤️❤️❤️
I am going to the Philippines in a couple of weeks, after Christmas. I haven't traveled solo in years, and I was so nervous. I almost canceled the trip.
I've been watching your videos on the Philippines for an hour now and I feel so comfortable now. Thanks for the amazing content. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the tips on the "Grab App"...I want to travel to the Philippines one day! Safe travels and have fun!
This video was a lovely surprise for the end of the day! So glad you chose the Philippines for this trip-I've never been interested in traveling there before, but now I can't wait to!
Yay! ❤️ Glad you enjoyed the video x
Thank you so much for amazing travel tips in Manila! I've been sooo impatiently waiting for your first Philippines video to see what you have to say as I'm hopefully heading there this summer :)
Hope you'll have a blast there, can't wait for your next vlog!
God bless xx
wellcome to philippines! very cool story and really enjoyed it!
Welcome my friend! Have a blast and hit up JOLLIBEE!
Thank you my friend!!! Hahahaha I STILL haven't been to Jollibee. I must get there before I leave!
Im sorry, yet what a horrid recommendation..fake food
Your vlog was recommended. Please keep sharing. Absolutely love your travel style and insight!!
Thanks ❤️❤️ so pleased it's being recommended ☺️
There’s so many things and places to Vlog in Manila. Great to see you have a an awesome time. Z Hostel, got it.
I am planning on going there in June! So I'll be watching all your videos until then :)
June is the start of the rainy season.just a heads up.
June? Bring your raincoat and rain boots!
I can be your tourist guide.
Never get in a cab that doesn't have the meter running. Dont talk to the driver. Never tip more then 15%. I got ripped off getting to malate for 400ps. Meter said 290. But its $2..
I'll be there in june too! I've been watching a couple of videos and it's been recommended to take one flight to Puerto Princessa and slowly make ur way up to El Nido and island hop to coron (bout 3 weeks) instead of wasting money and time getting all over the country on flights etc.
I subscribed when you were just getting your PH visa in Australia. The last update is when I see you in a video and you were in Malapasqua . You arrived in PH so silently that the PH youtube community were not able to welcome you immediately. Welcome to PH! have fun!
Thank you! My Instagram is always up to date but unfortuntaely it's much more difficult to upload a YT video with the WiFi here!
I’m so excited for your Philippine vlogs! I grew up in the Philippines and I would love to see it again thru your vlogs! Chicken intestines are really good!
Yay!! I hope I can take you back to your home country ❤️
welcome to the Philippines!!! . . . its good u met some vlogers as well to atleast help u out. . . yes ur ryt, if ur a foreigner, its better to stay in makati to keep u a bit more safer. just be careful, filipinos are friendly but just like anywhere in the world, dont trust just anybody. . . . enjoy! more power! . . . GOD BLESS!
I went to Philippines first week of November and my friend warned me about the Christmas thing 😂😂 they literally celebrate since like beginning of September apparently haha
Madness!!
I enjoyed watching your PH backpacking trip during quarantine and now I'm super homesick (I'm filipino) and I will be re watching your PH vlogs again 💗 thanks for the amazing videos
Yeah another video! Love it 😍
Woohoooo 🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️
Great Video! Im going to manila on December 29... this made me looking forward to the trip even more :)
Idea for future video: also show those moments in your video when you are alone to give a real impression on how it is to travel alone! Love these videos keep it up.
Will do! Trying to be as real as possible in these vlogs 😅
When I get to the Philippines am going to stay at Z Hostel and do that hand stand in your honor ha ha ;). Have a good one and as always, cheers.
I am so glad your stay ended on a more positive light. Take care and safe travels!
Thanks ❤️❤️
I just came upon your channel and I love it!!! going home to Ph and will probably trace your steps on the islands, Thank you soo much!:)
Filipinos are suuuuuuper nice. When I went there, everyone was very accommodating cordial and helpful.
I went for a local artist's concert and till this day when people see my videos and ask about my trip they say: Thank you for visiting from that far (I'm from South America), hope you had a great time, etc.
The traffic and the humidity are bananas, def.! But the country, people and good vibes are worth it!. Good luck with the rest of your trip. Cheers!
Thank you ❤️❤️
Buenas tardes seÑorita. Nice to know of your visit to the Philippines. The latin america of asia.
Agree
Yes there amazing thats why I married one lol
go to eastwood at night, BGC and MckinleyHill Taguig. :) add that to your manila destinations
You just made up my mind! Philippines next 😁 Thank you so so much for your videos, they have helped me so much!
New subscriber from Oslo!!! Welcome to the Philippines!!! Looking forward to watch your videos
Welcome!! ❤️❤️❤️
Good thing I watched all the way to end. You went to Donsol, Sorsogon. That is my hometown. So much to do in Bicol. Away from the busy ways of Manila. Just nature and locals. Can’t wait to see your vlog.
Great VLOG, new sub and I will binge-watch.
As the Philippines is a cash-based economy and has a low ATM count, my top tip for travelling in the Philippines and across much of SE Asia would be to download the Western Union App as your virtual ATM.
Send yourself "Pick up Cash" the rates are great the fees are low and there's usually a WU branch every few hundred metres in cities and normally within easy reach in the provinces.
I use the app to find my nearest, get directions from within the app/Google maps, usually walk there, check it's open for business. Send the cash to myself within the app, a few minutes later go to the counter with ID and the transaction reference and pick up the cash. According to the app there are 10-15 branches, 1 at the airport and 14 within a 10-minute walk, 25 branches in Makati (1/4 mile radius)
Thank you for sharing. We migrated in USA 40 years ago. I'm planning to go back in our beautiful country end of this year. I definitely like to experience that place. Surprisingly no one told me about this place but you. Thanks. Enjoy your stay. Live, Love, Pray😍🤗
I am glad that you made it to your Hostel, stay safe and enjoy your adventure!
I love the Philippines and one of my best travel experience exploring 133 countries. Philippinos are the most giving people in the world.
We absolutely swear by Revolut! definitely definitely get one if you can! All the best with your travels in the Philippines, we would love to go.
Deffo need to get one!!
Welcome to Manila Philippines! Keep safe and enjoy your stay here just saw your vlog now and try to watch you from now on i just subscribed and click the bell now 😀
Planning is faulty BUT quite an adventure and a great story to tell 😁 Wishing you a great trip for the rest of your stay in the Philippines!!
Welcome to the Phil! Enjoy your stay here!
Thank you! ❤️
Sorry to heard that I feel sad but stay in the Philippines is the best experiences and change your life completely. I see success in your career work just passionate an effort of love and rewarding at the end you're Winner.
Glad you enjoyed your stay
Missed you ❤️❤️
Gerome from G&D bloggers is my friend. They're such a nice couple. Glad you were able to meet them 😊
Really! That was scary. Hehehe waiting for your Siquijor video 😁
Off To Road ?
Greatvideo ! welcome!
GLAD THAT U ENJOYED AND APPRECIATE THE PHILIPPINES!..
It is more Fun in the Philippines, have patience and for sure you will enjoy the rest of your stay, watch FinnSnow vids and you will for sure get some ideas but give yourself a chance to explore the country!!!!!!!!! More power to your channel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was great to meet you Christiane! Glad you're having a blast here in our country. If you want to have a lil' stroll in Manila, let us know! David is used to living here in Manila already, so we would be glad to show you around Manila. :D
Really excited for you to see the Philippines. I hope to see more videos of your travels in the Philippine islands. ;)
Welcome to the Philippines and have fun 😁
Wellcome to the Philippines!!!
Enjoy your stay here
You're a good story-teller. Can't help but subscribed.
WELCOME! MABUHAY PO!
Looking forward to watch more of your videos 👍👍
good thing you were accompanied by another youtubers vacationing here. i hope you had a great time
Ooo I stayed at Z Hostel 😊
Fab hostel hey!
The most important situation Miss Beauty is that you are safe. Filipinos in general are friendly & most accommodating people. We are also a welcoming people much more if you are a visitor. I'm happy that you are safe fr. a Filipino subscriber in Manila.
I’m currently planning a trip to south east asia and The Philippines are a must. I watched your philippines travel guide and now I’m rewatching your Philippines vlogs😍
How'd you go? :)
@@aki12569 in the end, due to covid restrictions, I went to Costa Rica and Mexico for 6 months. I loved it there!
That was a cool vlog, I hope you have a fun trip. I wouldn't mind doing a bit of that myself, the traveling.
Please always bring emergency cash every time you travel 🙏🏽
Lesson learnt! That's for sure 😅
@@BackpackingBananas Bring two wallets/purses wherever you travel .I got robbed in Argentina ,including my wallet .Fortunately ,I kept another wallet in my hotel .However,I lost $ 1K US .It was an expensive lesson ,but didnt let it ruin my escapade.Never leave your purse unattended ,even inside church ,where unfortunately crime happens too.Never join friendly stranger to their place ,as you may get rob there or never accept free drinks ,as it may be laced with tranquilizer .Crime happens everywhere ,even in your own city ,as you know.I travelled dozens of countries already,always solo .When you hail a cab ,tell him or here to give you his phone numbers ,as you will be interested in availing his services again ,possibly the next day ,even if you dont intend to .This way ,he /she may not try to dupe you ,as you will be his/her repeat patron . BTW,Welcome to the Philippines ,even if Im not there.
@@BackpackingBananas And besides having an emergency currency stash, I always have 2 ATM cards with me (from two different banks). And always call the bank before you travel and tell them that you will be traveling. They will ask you what countries and for how long. What's happened to you has happened to the rest of us. Planning ahead can make all the difference. Be safe out there. PS A lot of theft and pick pockets especially on Jeepneys. Makati is the MOST developed and wealthy area in the Philippines. The further you go away from Manila, Makati (and Cebu), everything becomes way more rural and developing world.
Wow, Phillipines will be on bucket list.
Great idea ❤️
Welcome to the Philippines and enjoy.
glad to know you have you have a positive first impression of the Philippines. except the card issue. welcome to the Philippines enjoy your stay and safe travel going around the islands.
Great vlog as always thank you. It sounded so frustrating with the cashpoint. Thank goodness you were well organised with the emergency supply. I will take note of this. Maybe a useful future vlog of cards out there / or what is recommended etc. .
Great idea! I must do the research myself first ☺️
Thanks for the tips really useful already looked up the Z hostel too stay. The after 6 club are they on you tube? Cheers
Hello! Glad things turned up alright for you. Stay away from taxi cabs, always watch your stuff where ever you are, and hydrate. Beware of killer mosquitos! :D
Hope you had a great time and I'm looking forward to more of your adventures.
PS. Love your smile. :)
Goshh, have fun and eat lots lots of good food!!
Enjoy the people, the food and view. Thanks for vlogging about the Philippines. Mabuhay ka!
I love your story. I love your energy and I can sense you are a positive human being. Despite what you encountered all I hear from you are the beautiful things with your wide eyed wonders. Maravilloso! Estupendo! Thank you for accepting the little inconveniences of our capital. You are the kind of tourist that we appreciate. Try visiting southern Philippine cities like Bacolod, Iloilo and Cebu. And if not for the liquid blue eyes you could pass for one of the mestizas in the southern cities. Desde provincia de iloilo bienvenido al paìs de los latinos de asia. Dios te bendigo.
Welcome to the Philippines. Your problem about not able to withdraw your money when you first arrived, is a good information to pass along to those who are visiting countries in Southeast Asia. Its great that you met the Beer and Breakfast couple, truly nice people to know. I am a fan and a subscriber of their Vlog and follow their adventures there. Glad also that you feel safe and comfortable being in the Philippines, which erases the bad things you heard about Manila. Enjoy your stay and keep us abreast about your experience. God bless
good vibes! yeah some loose change from my home country in the bottom of my bag has definitely saved me a time or two!
Need to make sure I remember this for future 😅
darling you are very brave woman,you nwill be safe,God will protect,i pray tha you will be happy,just do it and enjoy,take good care.good luck dear.xx jimmy,london.
Welcome to Manila,,, enjoy your vacation!
Great story welcome to the Philippines! :)
At first i thought she said 10,000 too 😱 🤣🤣
Relax enjoy the philippines and locals are always happy to help 😁
I brought my HSBC card from Egypt and it was bananas, I guess you have to advise the bank that you are going to Philippines, maybe they consider it high risk. Anyways! I moved to Philippines 5 years ago and I live in Makati with my wife our baby girl. Enjoy your time lady 🙏
Thank you! And you ❤️
@Z J so true.
Z hostel rooftop bar is a dope spot at night to hang and meet people. Love the vibes there.
I hope that you will enjoy your travel, take care and always be careful.
New subscriber here... welcome to PHILIPPINES 😍😍😍☝
at least you got to the hostel safely. taxis in manila are most scam drivers, they do that even to us filipinos
You will surely have new Filipino subscribers. It's a win win for everybody.
Glad you had a great time
Love your vlogs 👌🏽
Welcome to the Philippines, Christianne! Not a great start, but hopefully it will be your only bump on the road. Did you try other ATMs outside of the airport? Anyways, enjoy your stay and travel safe! Agreed, Justina and Micha are cool and pretty much know how to get around Manila. Take your time touring our country, you will enjoy it more.
Thank you! ❤️ Haha yes hopefully not a recurring trend for the whole trip 🤦🏻♀️ yes I did manage to use an ATM elsewhere in Manila!
Just keep in mind be close and friendly with the locals but not too much , put everything in moderation.. good luck
Another brilliant video🙂🙂
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Hi there! Welcome to the Philippines!
U should go to palawan .. its very beautiful there. Can’t wait to visit my country
welcome to ph🇵🇭 ..more beautifull places err to visit..just enjoy!
whoever that taxi driver was. God Bless him. He's giving the entire Filipino hospitality a bad name. Anyway, awesome vlog.
MABUHAY !
Love love love you💓💓
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I just got back from a night in Makati on my way out of the Philippines, and I loved it. I met so many artists and kind people in the streets (which are clean) and my god, the food.
Also, legazipi and donsol were some of my favorite places! I loved the tuna sisig at Woodlands!
Thumbs up for the Pixel 3
Welcome to Philippines jolly girl, you have such a good vibes, enjoy your stay always take extra care.godbless
you have a pack of stories 😅 but really nice listening all of those. Beer 4 Breakfast are really refreshing though. and so you are.. Subscribed 👍 the way you tell your stories and your personality was so positive 😂