a weekend in macau

3 days, 2 nights in the vegas of asia!
we're not casino people but we love all the vintage cafes, wong kar wai vibes and historical sites at this former portuguese colony
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0:00 day 1 (getting to macau, lung wah tea house, hotel caravel tour, 逸日iat iat, st paul ruins, a lorcha, jazz club)
10:59 day 2 (cafe nam ping, portuguese egg tarts, cafe hopping, lai kei sorvetes, vintage shops)
21:00 day 3 (新鴻發咖啡美食, teamLab SuperNature Macao)
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[@unikreations2258]

The shots you take really give us viewers who aren’t there feel like we’re actually there. Thank you for such meticulously put together vlog.

[@blackmatilda]

I love her format. You can’t find it anywhere else on KZbin.

[@Gaxby]

@@blackmatilda Agreed...beautiful and surreal...the walking line at 18:36 among so many frames...

[@kalinga2nihon]

Yes this is the best part of travel vlogs

[@daphne2549]

Exactly!!

[@samantahernandez7928]

Ikr the shots were amazing.

[@itsMeiLai]

As a Macanese living in Portugal and only going back from time to time, this definitely made me home-sick and wanting to move back. Thanks for the nostalgic feels and heartwarming vibes.

[@SamandVictor]

Oh wow you must have a very unique perspective about Macau as a local!

[@sirenity8839]

i really got curious. seems an interesting blend betweeen chinese and portuguese culture. I have a german passport. Do i need a visa for coming to macau from hkg?

[@14tristianmartin9]

nope, on entry you recieve a visa for travel into macau for up to 3 months, but this visa doesn't extend into mainland china.@@sirenity8839

[@chairman76]

​@@sirenity8839There's no blend. The majority culture is Cantonese. Portugal is a bygone relic.

[@sirenity8839]

@@chairman76 i had been there in january. honestly i didnt pick up any cantonese only mandarin :) i guess that was because of the cny mainland tourists

[@ShoppingEmail-iy6en]

love how you seek out old-timey and vintage aesthetics but sad that they've become harder to find over the years

[@SamandVictor]

Yeah! But I think Macau has more of these types of buildings than Hong Kong sadly

[@concha0711]

Macau is soooo similar to Portugal! The street tiles, the pastries, portuguese translations everywhere, even the car plaques!... made me want to go, and will most likely feel at home!

[@samantahernandez7928]

well i just found out that Macau was a portuguese colony.

[@keyser021]

Its called colonialism.

[@melonshop8888]

WITH ALL THOSE ORNAMENTAL TILES LOOK SO OLD & DIRTY NOWADAYS. IT LOOKS SO OUTDATED ITS TIME FOR UPGRADE SO VISIT NOW WHILE YOU CAN.

[@chairman76]

Don't kid yourself, the dominant culture there is Chinese. Most people in Macau cannot speak Portuguese.

[@eddycheong4848]

Sam, I love your music and your carefree style of presentation!🥰

[@itsjustinjapan]

Love this. My family is from Macau - I have been on that ferry at least 20 times going back to when I was a child. I’m in my late twenties now... I remember as a child that I used to dread going back to Macau (pollution, entertainment is for adults etc.), but in recent years i’ve come to appreciate it’s uniqueness. Your vlog has certainly inspired me to try out a few areas I wouldn’t normally go to. Congrats on a very fine video!

[@atd3317]

Sam and Victor, thanks for sharing your trip to Macau. Your videos are beautifully composed and capture with sensitivity the soul of the city. The wonderful juxtaposition of the new and the old is what makes Macau such a fascinating place. Great call on A Lorcha, my favorite restaurant in Macau and a place I would travel to Macau just to eat there. Hats off to the great HD camerawork as the video quality is superb! Happy travels and look forward to seeing more of your installments.

[@travelmurmur]

This is amazing! As a Portuguese person, I find Macau fascinating. Your video inspired us to visit it soon 👀 Thank you for sharing!

[@TaoDeChing-ls5gz]

Yea it’s all Chinese culture.

[@streamonthegroundandgone]

This is what we missed when we went to HK. We didn't had the time to visit Macau. Thank you Sam and victor for taking us along with you guys. Hoping to see you when we get back to HK. By the way you're subscribers is gaining so fast. I'm so so happy and proud of you guys.

[@millicentliu4750]

I have already visited Macau 2 times in 2023. However, I would like to visit there again! I think there is a small place with new and old things mixed together. Thank you for this Macau vlog. You bring a different style of Macau to me. Happy birthday to Victor! Good choice for the place.

[@elyse3884]

Such a beautiful look into Macau 🌟 Glad to see the rain didn’t stop you ☔️ I just love your travel vlogs- and shopping trips as well. Happy belated Birthday Victor! 🎂🎉🥳🌟🥰

[@user-iw2bx7cv3r]

I love the retro feel parts of Macau can give to visitors.

[@trustytrad467]

You are an excellent photographer and video-recorder. Your composition is artistic and vivid!

[@SamandVictor]

Ah thank you!

[@simongregory3114]

Love those retro vibes and the mix of Chinese and Portuguese architecture etc. I'm not into gambling either but this video makes the place seem so charming. Probably not so easy for an outsider to visit though I imagine.

[@masterma8143]

It's actually really easy to get around Macau as it's such a small city! You can simply do it by walking around and already will see so much stuff from this vlog!

[@natlopanda]

this is where all my family is from! thank you for showing the world tiny little macau

[@angeltraveller_]

Omg you were shooting right next to where I lived! Thanks for showcasing old town Macau❤️ It is the architecture and colorful buildings that make the city so beautiful and unique 🥰

[@SamandVictor]

wow you live in such a photogenic part of town! theres so many alleyways to shoot

[@sirenity8839]

i really wanna visit this place ❤I have a german passport. Do i need a visa for coming to macau from hkg?

[@opocot7363]

Seriously one of the best macau vlogs I've seen, makes me more excited for my trip there later in the year, thank you Sam and Victor!

[@UnicornStory]

so beautifully nostalgic! i went to macau once before i was into cafe hopping but now i really wanna go back for the retro aesthetic cafes and eats!

[@jameseagle7261]

Good cinematography, a lots of cut by cut shots, no unnecessary panning shots , especially no zooming shots at all👍

[@eupsychics8167]

omg the third gen owner of laikei showing you all the old products is so cute !!! definitely stopping by there the next time i visit macau with my family hehe

[@superherzl6299]

… and subscribed. The way you are documenting your trip has the realism and tranquility of a 4K street walk movie with the plot of a very personal travel documentary. Am no expert at all but this was very very satisfying to watch :) greetings from Germany.

[@luciaung9]

Awesome feature you’ve made! I was raised in Macau and though now a Montrealer, your video is a perfect fix for my homesickness. I’ve always remarked the resemblance between Macau and Montreal and I am so excited seeing your Quebec reference in this!! Love your work. ❤

[@solenix]

what a lovely vid! bgms were so fitting and i love all your shots especially - makes me want to vlog my future trips now inspired by you!

[@donnag726]

I am watching from New Orleans, La. I’m new to your channel and I’m so excited when I see a new video is out. I don’t travel a lot but when watching your videos it motivates me to. You guys videos are the best. I just get captured by the beautiful views and how you show each location. I know a lot of work goes into this and it’s very much appreciated. Thank You !!!!

[@ingridnh1]

Watching from NYC! 👋🏽 Happy Belated Birthday Victor!🎉 Love the vibe and aesthetic of Macau! A true cross between Old World Portugal and HK. I love places that have a vintage feel! ❤ Looks like you all had a great time in lieu of the rain and having to change hotel rooms! A must visit destination for sure!❤

[@SamandVictor]

Thank you! 🎉

[@wuszutao1]

You make Macau fascinating! Top-notch content as always. Period!

[@SamandVictor]

Thank you! Appreciate it

[@linalandeu]

I am obsessed with your vlogs 💔 I found you randomly and now I cannnot wait for the new video every week. Because of you now I have a dream to visit Hong Kong. Thank you so much for your videos. 🤗

[@Foluwah]

Thanks again as always for the scenic vlog…didn’t want it to end!

[@SheshankReddyS]

Beautifully framed shots. Absolutely immaculate. The city itself is a great subject, but your film adds the magic.

[@tonytony3895]

Outstanding presentation, excellent narrative and photography and music. I have watched 6 times. 👍👍😍

[@tessmariea]

I've been there 10 years ago. I wanna go back there.

[@vinvin5238]

The contrast of old and new Macau by a bridge. That is amazing 🎉

[@cholietta]

Loved the vlog, beautiful as always 💖 And belated happy birthday Victor!

[@timnologic]

Love love love the vibe in your vlogs ❤❤❤

[@kolkattaindia]

Had a lot of fun watching your travel videos. Thank you for sharing. Safe travels and stay healthy! 👍👏💯

[@SagarA24]

This is so calming.. very well put together and edited 😍😍

[@cannedcondensedmilk]

as a filipino-macanese person who grew up in singapore and has only ever been to macau once when i was 9, watching this vlog has made me reconnect and fall in love w my culture

[@lilacifyable]

i currently live in alberta canada where my dad is from , but me and my brothers were born and raised in macau and i lived there for 11 years before moving to canada, since then i've gone back to visit twice and i'm going back again next january with my family and my partner . this video showed me so many nostalgic places i remember fondly and new places i have yet to see and will definitely check out when i'm there next! Macau is my favorite place in the world and i hope i can return to visit many more times in my life and bring my friends with me some day . Being a dual citizen is such a blessing and I am so lucky to be a permanent Macau citizen!

[@LiftingGeek]

Your videos, style, editing, everything is absolutely amazing.

[@samantahernandez7928]

I loved this unique retro perspective oriented theme, it makes it more special and nostalgic, what a great vlog.

[@cherubicanh7027]

Your vlogs are beautiful. I am so mind blown seeing Portuguese architecture and tiles in an Asian country. I learned something new today… I never knew! New bucket list destination. Asian and European influences colliding ❤

[@amytan7081]

Thanks for sharing such an awesome Vlog! Happy Birthday Victor 🙂

[@wongks9995]

只看了少於兩分鐘. 已感覺--- 字幕,配樂,攝影,翦接. 風格獨特,電影感很強.❤❤❤

[@ExpatNatt]

We want to visit Macau and HK some time later this year, it looks wonderful! ❤

[@SamandVictor]

We had a great time (minus the heat 😅)

[@streamonthegroundandgone]

@@SamandVictor lol probably this is victor🤣

[@rrenatabp]

I've always been fascinated by the heritage and history in Macau as a brazilian. This video has only made me want to visit even more!

[@ericloh4871]

Good vibe. The music and the nicely curated video bring out the retro side of Macau 😮

[@scottsimon6903]

I love Love LOVE the music you have selected!

[@mady.b]

macau is so beautiful! also love your filming and editing style, had to subscribe right away ☺️

[@elaineds9387]

Thank you Sam and Victor. Watching your video was so nice … Really miss Macau. Also enjoy all your videos. ❤

[@SamandVictor]

Thank you! We appreciate it

[@adsingh9192]

So great to see Macau with retro vibe 🤩💯

[@mareecuree]

love the choice of songs used in the vid! lovely!

[@herlinetann]

indeed a beautiful vlog that makes me wanna visit macau!😍

[@elisag4664]

You vlogs are truly on another level! Love from Seattle, Washington ⛴ 🌲

[@akiheavenly6]

OMG your video made me fall in love with Macau. 😍😍 The entire city looks so nostalgic

[@SamandVictor]

Yayyyy

[@oileengrace8228]

Nice music, nice shots! Thanks for showing us more of Macau.

[@larilima4785]

Meu Deus, parece muito aqui em aonde eu moro, em Salvador. Nossa, que vontade de ir visitar Macau. Oiiiiee, aqui é do Brasil.🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@sandychan480]

Love love love. Those tri-colored icecream sandwiches were so great! Hit jackpot with the "food elevators". Que lindo que lindo! Amei muito!

[@SamandVictor]

It would be so cool if we could choose our own flavor tho :P

[@sandychan480]

@@SamandVictor Oh for sure. Love your vid so much watched it several times. Adore the old town section of Macau.

[@leemr9581]

拍攝同配樂巳經好尊業，值得一讚。

[@GOLDZZK]

Never been to Macau but now wanting to visit one day! Thanks for the video!

[@sg_doraeeeemon]

Thank you for taking such a beautiful video of Macau.

[@bnova7719]

This was excellently and beautifully shot with tasteful choice of background music. A very well done traveling guide to bring you to a rarely seen side of Macau. Thank you.

[@LaKatiFernandes]

Loving your vlogs guys, such a great taste you have 👌🏻

[@d.y.e3803]

Another absolutely beautiful vlog. Thanks for taking the time to film it. Greetings from Los Angeles

[@alexc6324]

A great video thanks. Ive lived in Macau for 9 years (I am English) but I only walk past these places and never go in but this video makes me want to try all the cafes you went to. Thankyou.

[@fukuko558]

Very nice vlog!! I would love to visit the retro city and the cafes!🧡

[@jenniferk8875]

Thank you so much for making such a great video about Macau! As a Macau local I thank you from the bottom of my heart and hope there will be sunny days the next time you come 😊🙏🏻

[@KyawMingNaing]

This video make me wanna go there. Every single shot is so beautiful. Thank KZbin for recommendation

[@dee468]

I had to subscribe! You guys make such beautiful vlogs! Thank you

[@hechoinvenezuela6439]

love it!!! I'm going to Macau in two weeks and now watching this video i have more ideas where to go and eat, btw, love the soundtracks you use for the video.

[@writerjohnmcnally]

Thanks so much for this video. I’ll be visiting Hong Kong in November and was on the fence about going to Macau. You sold me on it. The old architecture is wonderful. I’m really looking forward to going there now.

[@SamandVictor]

Yes it’s really worth it to go even for a day trip!

[@rannoh2832]

Hi Victor & Sam, Love your vlogs! I watch newly uploaded videos every week from LA! Love your beautiful aesthetic and vibe… I have never been to Macau cuz I thought it is just another party city like Vegas, but after I see this video, I want to check it out when I'm in Asia next time. So many little gems to try out and love to see old architectures in the other side of the city. ❤❤❤

[@SamandVictor]

Ah yes Macau has a lot of cool vintage places for people who don’t gamble! Hope you get a chance to visit

[@latan1621]

Thank you very much for the vlog. I have been to Macao many times, and all that I knew of Macao is the Cotai Strip. Your vlog was certainly an eye opener. My next visit to Macao will definitely be more exciting visiting the local historical spots.

[@tuispeatbog]

this vlog was so lovely

[@tachawazowskeey]

i sooo loved this one

[@LeekKeel]

Thank you for showing the part of Macau other than the casinos. I will definitely check out some of those places, esp. the ice cream place!

[@leonieparsons]

Just watched this. It was fantastic. Next time I am in Hong Kong I want to go to Macau and get that boat across. Everything you did looked amazing. It was really excellent to watch. I was amazed by everything.

[@Jo-bt3xr]

Very nice shots and tour of Macao. I was born and grew up in Macao, so these brought back memories! I’m new to your channel, so please have a brief introduction to yourself like, your name....? I guess you are Sam? I love your style and how you dressed casual but elegant! 😍Thank you for the captions, subtitles, makes anyone easier to understand or refer to if they want to follow your footsteps!👍 One last thing: please don’t “compare” with Hong Kong! It’s 2 different cities!

[@LisaJamshed]

This video was splendid. It's so interesting to see such a unique place in the world. Like the birth child of HK, Lisbon, and Las Vegas. I adore & definitely connect with yours and Victor's perspective in travel.

[@lua604]

This is the most perfect macau vlog ever omg

[@SamandVictor]

Thank you!

[@SandpigVolleyball]

Stumbled across this video (and your channel) by chance and i just had to comment on how beautifully shot and edited this video is. Just the proper amount of narration here and there, lots of titles used and the background music binds everything together so neatly. Im from Macao myself, I wonder how many trips you have made back and forth between Senado square in this video😂.

[@user-zi1mf8xc6m]

動画の編集がシンプルで好きだ〜 マカオ行ってみたいな

[@expatmamachelle]

We just moved to macau and have been having trouble enjoying living here! Your video inspired us to explore this weekend!

[@raesong]

Thank you for sharing the places where to stay and eat. I will keep them on my list until I revisit Hong Kong and Macau. Wish I could teleport there right now.😀❤

[@davidhoag8077]

Brilliant video! Very stylish. Loved it.

[@taiwik]

We got so inspired by your video that we are going to Macau to try the various places you have showcased, thank you.

[@nicholasdove5109]

I really liked this video a lot! I'm moving to Hong Kong in a couple of days on a working-holiday visa, but had no interest in visiting Macau. Except I am feeling like it's a must, after watching this. Thank you so much for the unexpected inspiration ❤🙏

[@jazzyoffwork]

Love it. Thanks for sharing

[@kadfilm2634]

I love love your channel!!!

[@VIVIDvlog]

Love the spots you went to, saving for my next tour!

[@HoangDRM]

Wonderful color lighting and cinematography

[@jenniferyoung9597]

Going to Macau never crossed my mind but after watching your video? I think I wanna go 😅. The area looks so beautiful.

[@vee_deee]

binge watching ur vlogs

[@calebladner6704]

I really enjoyed your content and subscribed to your channel. I already knew that I need to visit Macau, but your video gives me confirmation. The architecture is beautiful, and the vibe is charged with energy!

[@SamandVictor]

Thank you! Yes it’s really worth going to if you are already in hk!

[@deenzmartin6695]

wasn't expecting the cuban music in a macau video

[@ostrichfun2115]

We just stumbled upon your channel......LOVE IT!!! You make Macau look crazy cool and beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing!!!! I mentioned to my partner that "I think by their accent, they are Canadian...." Then you mentioned Quebec! Nice 👍 Regards, your fans from Vancouver, Mike and Betty 😊

[@SamandVictor]

Haha that's amazing! Yes- we're both Canadian :)

[@irisnascimento2210]

This video is a piece of art!

[@Garanon5]

Super aesthetic! Thanks for the share.

[@juansuarez0510]

I just found ur channel and I LOVE YOUR CINEMATOGRAPHY OMG, amazing quality, everything!! subscribed 🤭🤭😭😭😭😭

[@misterx20000]

Great music choices, fits the retro feel.

[@ometofu]

Now I need to add Macau to my visit list!