I was Warned NOT to Visit Mindanao? 🇵🇭

[@BackpackerBen]

Thank you to the people of the Philippines for another amazing trip! That’s my final video from the country I have just arrived in Mongolia! Videos coming very soon. Thanks to everyone who watches, likes and comments on each video it really helps the videos grow 🚀

[@Alan_Watkin]

i met a guy in a dive bar (Ryans Bar) in Sale south Manchester who was from Mongolia, his English was very bad, i had no clue what he was sayin but i kept hearing "i am Mongo" you maybe had to be there, but i was almost on the floor laughing, he was a good guy... i think!

[@Robloxgamer-ol9iw]

Thank you for coming to our country can't wait for your next travel vlog

[@elsacm6361]

Only IGNORANT people would say that Mindanao is not safe. Those are the people who has not traveled at all or believe what they hear without checking the facts!!!! It’s a beautiful Island. I know this because I am from Mindanao and my husband who is an American loves the beaches, the abundance of fruits and the friendly and kind people of Mindanao.

[@johnc5915]

Those were vinegars from coconuts, not wine.

[@gizelles]

More travel videos please with Ms. Cat😍 hope you enjoy your short stay here in the 🇵🇭 Keep safe always sir🫶

[@jaytee0316]

I love how after all these years Ben insists that if people don’t speak English, all you have to do is repeat the word or phrase, in English, over and over again, and somehow they will understand it eventually.

[@BackpackerBen]

From my experience yes that actually works

[@Albanach-je1nk]

It's works for me in England. 😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@suchhun]

😂😂😂

[@oncorpse2987]

Hahahahaha

[@jonas7919]

Just talk slower and louder, work every time 😅

[@OutAboutFilipina]

The main reason the ladies were laughing was because they were shy to speak English and struggling to explain about the available accommodation. This kind of embarrassed reaction is very common in the Philippines. I speak Cebuano, and I can assure you that their conversation among themselves was entirely about their shyness and that there wasn't a hint of any intention to defraud you.

[@LuvMyLilBabe]

Agreed 100% they were very shy. But why the price so high in Mindanao??

[@sweetlove8855]

True I am guilty with that I'm laughing if someone English speaker ask me if like my broken English but now living abroad in Europe I'm thinking is open now like why should Im shy to speak English like I'm the one adjusting them to understand them so no need to be shy. And also usually scam happened in streets or big cities in the Philippines they are laughing on their english they can't explain properly I feel bad for them they did not scam you..i can understand their language I'm bisaya too.

[@mitjed]

@@LuvMyLilBabe They stayed in Dagos at a resort called Dhen Yhos Family Resort, the reason why its 4000 pesos is its not an ordinary hotel, its a mountain view resort where there is a very large pool in it and a view of mount Apo, the room might be so so but the view by the room has mount apo in it and you can swim at a resort pool, you can also hike and so on, its a tourist spot.

[@nickthegreek8717]

​@@mitjed it's a hole of a place and $80 it's not worth even $15. Nothing special about that mountain resort it's just a ghetto on a hill 😂😂

[@nigelnicholls6168]

​@Jed 100 dollars? Still seems very high in manilla a hotel room that price is so much more advanced, that's with gym etc 5 star Air con..butuan city 40 dollars for 2 ,5 star hotel..just high compared to hotels on mindanao mountain and pool or not 😮😮

[@joenbikey143]

not all mindanao area is dangerous only in the south part of mindanao particularly basilan, sulu, and tawi tawi islands because of muslim extremists but most part of mindanao is safe like in visayas and luzon, the international media exaggerated it

[@mikejones5364]

Davao City has has 7 documented terroristic bombings in the last 20 years.

[@trevorharvey105]

Isn't Davao the safest city in the philippines

[@Albanach-je1nk]

Yrs

[@mikejones5364]

@@trevorharvey105 Sure it is, Davao City has had 7 documented terroristic bombings in the last 20 years. I believe the last one was 2016 at the Roxas Night market, killed 15 and injured 100. People in Davao are brained washed by the government to say it's the safest city in Philipppines.

[@joenbikey143]

@@trevorharvey105 davao city is safe po

[@markjosephbacho5652]

Just talk slower. English may be one of the Philippines' official languages, but locals don't have that much exposure with foreigners who speak English as a native language. So, of course, there's gonna be a disconnect. Foreign tourists should at least jusy try to speak slowly.

[@AD-ig4vg]

It’s a safe island with the most wonderful people. My favorite of all the islands in the Philippines and yes I’ve been there 10 times. Only thing tough is the lamok or mosquitoes are little rough. God Bless the people of the Philippines! Sending blessings from New Jersey !

[@aileen130]

Mosquitos are pretty hardcore here in Mindanao😂

[@paulingame.9719]

Thankyou for supporting small businesses along side the road! ☺️

[@demonhunter0102]

not anymore people will avoid this resort after this vid overprice without ac

[@blivit195cm3]

Come on Ben, go to Bangsamoro Autonomous Region . Grow a pair ! Going through the mountains around Davao isn't traveling through the sketchy parts. You must have said Mindanao fifty times!

[@BackpackerBen]

Grow a pair. Okay pal Where have you been

[@billybob19656]

​@@BackpackerBen You are the one giving Mindanao a bad reputation. No one is saying Mindanao is dangerous. There are selected dangerous places particularly the Muslim territories of BARMM and Sulu archipelago. You should go to those places to prove your toughness. You are actually in Duterte's territory which is very safe.

[@jackschluckbier7051]

I’ve been all over Mindanao dozens of times. Have family in Davao. There are areas where the locals warn foreigners not to go or be very vigilant. Just know before you go. If you know ….you know, and if you don’t stay away for your own safety. The majority of Mindanao is completely safe for foreigners.

[@Amigash16]

I will understand if they say Mindanao's Not safe because I have heard many negative news about here, and I guess there's no really place called safe in the world, each country has darkside, and afterall we all humans only

[@DannyArangale]

kinappers in Mindano do not kidnap gays. so dont worry, youre safe in that category😂😂😂.

[@vonmonsantonery8062]

After you visited Katapagan then come to Linamon, the 1st Municipality going to the Province of Lanao Del Norte. In Linamon you can visit and see the famous TINAGO FALLS located in Brgy. Robocon. I assure you, you gonna love the place coz I'm from Linamon. ❤️🆗😍

[@Peter-MH]

“It’s a beautiful place, with some beautiful dogs” it’s lines like that that make the Backpacker Ben channel special 😁👍

[@robertjenkins6132]

0:48 You said "lead the way" but immediately drove far ahead of him before he even got on his bike 😂

[@BackpackerBen]

Looool

[@kimodvina4942]

Hi Ben, a long-time subscriber here and I'm from Mindanao, not far from Davao City. I'm a Little jealous of those locals because they were able to meet you in person, but I'm still so proud that you visit my Island. And those local wine you mention isn't actually wine, it's our local coconut vinegar and we call it "Suka"

[@BackpackerBen]

Appreciate it Kim! Shame we couldn’t meet. Thank you for watching and supporting 😎

[@markjosephbacho5652]

Reasonable po ba yung price nung room nila?

[@aileen130]

​@@markjosephbacho5652yes, in that part of Davao. The themperature there is lovely because you can practically touch the clouds. I'm exaggerating, but yeah. 😊

[@nelsonlomod9601]

Kyle Jennerman of Becoming Filipino, a canadian and Anselm Plummer of Kumander Daot, a welshman have gone around mindanao for years north, south, east and west still their countries warns them of the dangers of mindanao, paranoids!

[@edithcallaway4316]

The correct price for that room 500 peso per night, you are being charged the '' White '' price a very unsavoury practice, can you imagine doing that to a Philippino in Europe, they would scream rascism. there is never any excuse for racism rich or poor.

[@willow881000]

As a Filipina, I am ashamed that my countrymen can blatantly rip off "foreigners" with hotel rates just like that. For shame!

[@mitjed]

Its not a rip off, they stayed at a mountain view resort with a very large pool and a view of mount apo, its not an ordinary hotel.

[@nickthegreek8717]

​@@mitjed don't be silly 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@demonhunter0102]

​@@mitjedyou idiot for the view you gonna pay 100dollar for a room wihout ac?maybe for you ya but for other that they only want to stay for 1night no

[@markjosephbacho5652]

​@@Hellastreet700 The ladies were laughing because they're shy ans insecure of their English. But that room is definitely overpriced. Maybe cuz they're far from Davao City proper?

[@johnvillacin2185]

Wala pong scam jan...malapit na yan s mt.apo..mhal din binabayaran nilang tax..popular din ang lugar na yan s mga local tourist galing Davao city at Gensan dahil s malamig na klima....

[@vloggingismyhobby]

If you want to communicate to the local filipinos for example if you are asking or talk to them You should pronounce the every words clearly. because more of the locals coudnt understand the words if you Speak in Slang pronounciation. So that sometimes they not understand what is your saying because its Slang. or sometimes they are shy to answer because about the wrong grammar or wrong pronounciation. But they are willing to answer and to help you if need to speak with them even their english is not good. The good thing is.. what important is you will understand to each other rather than nothing.😁👍

[@samuelmartin707]

Ben I have live here for 15yrs now and I would not pay that for a room. You got taken with the white man tax. The rooms should of been 1k a night. Great video tho!!!! 2 thumbs up my friend!!!!

[@BackpackerBen]

Scammed 😂

[@mikea.1586]

@@BackpackerBen this is why i always feel so envious of Thailand and Vietnam. The prices of rooms there are just so affordable, and why here in the Philippines even in rural towns, decent inns cost double or triple that of our neighbouring countries.

[@aileen130]

The ladies at the reception laughing at themselves for what they seem to think is a poor english communication because they think they sound rediculous and nothing else, what they don't realize is that Ben and Harry can't even compose a sentence in Tagalog. Filipinos can speak Tagalog, English and local dialects like bisaya and mandaya to name a few😉 You still make us Filipino proud, Ben. Thank you❤

[@victorb153]

Did you guys not do 5 minutes of research....plus you dont even say what towns your going thru.....where you starting from where your going to.....Mindanao is a big Island.....only the western coast was dangerous years ago.......

[@Dany-oj2jv]

Man your looking for trouble bro?Nothing happens until...! In my own town all is ok but if i go downtown i will be in trouble for sure... just saying! love all your video...

[@fku1217]

In general mindanao is safe. If you wanna feel what you are looking for. I suggest you visit basilan or tawi tawi, islands off the coast of mindanao just before malaysia. Strong military presence.

[@unelectedbureaucrat2003]

Just watch out for the Moslems

[@strongbodystrongmind-ie]

Ben, I come for the A-HAAAA, but stay for a bit of the travel stuff 😂 hope all is good my man.

[@BackpackerBen]

Plenty of arrr haaaaa to come

[@paulrobinson165]

@@BackpackerBen Have you managed to have a cup of beans on your travels.

[@jettjones9889]

Needless to say Ben had the last laugh.

[@jenniferleebaybee4257]

U have inspired me to travel there it's on my bucket list ✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️my ex is Filipino and i love the people they are so warm and friendly

[@Dadovdeon]

8:42 - Ben: "he's sucking it really weird" - Harry "it's a bit romantic" 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@kieranhudson4938]

Harry for sure sucked off Ben that night.

[@Brit_in_Mindanao]

Those room rates are a serious rip off, the one you settled on should be no more than 800php/night. Maybe 1000 with Aircon and private shower and toilet. I've lived on Mindanao 3 years plus and NEVER paid that price, even in top class resorts. Do a Google search in Davao or Digos and you'll see what I mean. That resort is quite well known and I would have thought they'd want to protect their reputation more. And yes, the vast majority of Mindanao is completely safe.

[@gramirez72]

₽4800 for that! In the province. What the heck! You can find way nicer places in BGC for less! That’s F****d up. You should haggle. Yeah, safe place all right… safely being ripped off…. You know there’s a Scottish vlogger that lives in Mindanao, speaks fluent Visaya, channel is Kumander Daot; and Canadian vlogger Kyle/Kulas of Becoming Filipino. Maybe they can help you guys get local prices.

[@Jjjjjjjjjjnnnn]

I'm from mindanao philippines its a Beautiful place

[@trevorharvey105]

You are paying foreigners price, room is worth 1200 peso. Quite normal unless you are with a local. Booking online is the way to go but I am guessing where you are, nothing online.

[@nielk799]

Not whole island of Mindanao is Dangerous only to its southern most part of the island where the most number of muslim concentration in the PHILIPPINES. Mindanao Island is actually almost 100,000sq. km still way larger than the Island of Ireland which is only 77,000sq. km.

[@1517the_year]

Wow, I’m Irish and did not know that!

[@kapamilyatalks5420]

agree..watching here from Zambales

[@jesseferdinandpasco1661]

You guys are about 2 steps away from being offensive. You meet the wrong person with those vibes and word will spread. Be mindful of your language. These are simple and shy people. The room rates is not the fault of the staff but they will take offense if they hear or understand when you guys say you are being "ripped off". BTW - I am from Mindanao and speak the same language as these folks.

[@AndyNE1979]

Same with the small fruit for 1.4 million?

[@MGDownUnder]

​@@AndyNE1979those guys were joking about the 1.4 million price for the durian.. made me laugh because I know they were joking and it was funny.

[@MGDownUnder]

these guys should have just accepted the price at the first motel.. $30 quid was decent.. but they were still looking for a bargain. these are poorer people making a living and these 2 guys were still looking for a bargain less than $30 quid. For this price for a 1 night stay is pretty decent. Instead they paid $100.. but still they had a beautiful view but yeah there's your bargain lol.

[@Platelunchexpress]

Simple and shy people, oh uhh be careful lol

[@jesseferdinandpasco1661]

@@Platelunchexpress Yes, simple. Once offended, specially women, their male relatives and friends tend to do the work. Shy, yes. They usually don't talk back which makes identifying their anger harder. Know the culture or at least respect it or get out.

[@Emolista2]

5:33 that is a pure coconut vinegar. Some bottles have chili for extra flavor :D

[@ciudad7932]

puryagaba ning mga bayhana... pila bay edad ninyo day ngano dili mo kabalo mag english? nag eskwela ba mo ug tarung tung bata pa mo? paka uwaw

[@U_KCuF]

Mao gyud grabe ra ba mopresyo sa hotel 4500.. wa gabae maot kaayo na room wala pa gyud aircon😂

[@jeroincababat565]

Not all place in Mindanao is safe. Keep safe

[@BURNLEY87]

Quit the click bait lad your doing yourself no favours

[@BackpackerBen]

Literally zero clickbait at all. A legitimate fact 🍩

[@BURNLEY87]

@@BackpackerBen the island they tell you don’t visit …click bait lad I live here in north Cotabato pigcawayan the locals are sick of the stigma you are adding more fear in your titles we want Mindanao to be open to all we don’t need any more kanos adding to the fear mongering maybe take a leaf out of becoming Filipinos vlogs 🤡

[@BackpackerBen]

Use your brain

[@BURNLEY87]

@@BackpackerBen suck ya mum

[@arnolfvisto8044]

Im from visayas but mindanao is more safety than islands of luzon. Safest province in ph is in mindanao(davao)

[@giraffesinc.2193]

Ben deserves at least a million subscribers! Please do not hesitate to ask .. when I first started watching KZbin I had no idea that subscriptions/likes helped all of you intrepid travelers/cooks, etc. Ask! You will receive!

[@CkBrandon-xo5ov]

It's safe until a dude comes out the jungle with automatic weapon and takes you away.

[@Helios824]

Mindanao is way dangerous than Manila

[@bluemoontravelers]

Man....if the people you met knew who you are lol!! and on 5:40 I think that is vinegar made out coconut juice...you don't want to be drinking that lol, and the place you went to is called Kapatagan under the city of Digos, Davao del Sur.

[@Alan_Watkin]

so in £ just over £25 each.... as scams go, it's not that bad ben, i'm sure that could have been far worse, and hay try getting a hotel in the welsh hills for that price..... you'd be sleeping in the outhouse lol

[@DrewsTravels]

An absolute legend of travel vloggers. Thank you Ben for the inspiration to create Drew's Travels, documenting province life in Southern Leyte, Philippines.

[@vodkadave69]

I’m looking forward to visiting this dangerous island !! The locals seem friendly,looks great to me 😎👌

[@zippofcy]

Im pretty sure its much less dangerous than any suburbs in the US.

[@SimplyExpat]

​@@zippofcyI'm pretty sure sarcasm may occur...

[@TeacherEric173]

Coconut vinegar is what you might have noticed in those bottles with the chilies. Additionally, the item next to the avocado is not heroin; more specifically, the Philippines does not sell heroin in public areas. Due to the fact that you and Harry were the only foreigners in the area, locals were likely to stare a lot. In addition, you only lost 10 pesos rather than 20.

[@FoyLo]

I'm pretty sure Ben was joking when he said "heroin" ! ☺️

[@angelawhitehead6187]

I visited davao and samal island.lovely places.not at all dangerous.we were the only foreigners.but that's nice.we were sort of celebrities.many places in Asia and throughout the world haven't still been reached by the Instagram masses.

[@WildernessRocks]

Oh no corn coffee has no kick. 😮

[@theene6043]

Just waiting for someone to answer your “is it safe” question with “ Nooooo…..run!!”😂😂😂

[@zippofcy]

Yea i guess the locals' surprise when they hear that question. Its like some1 in Eastern Europe would ask "Is it safe here?" I would answer: "Its pretty safe ... in the daylight. At night, dragons and vampires roam here so u better seek shelter if u value your life."

[@theene6043]

@@zippofcy 🤣🤣🤣

[@Lenilugz5406]

He is trying very hard to look tough. No one here in the Philippines is saying Mindanao is dangerous. It is only the Muslim majority Western and Sulu regions that are advised as dangerous as those are territories of secessionists and extremists like the Abu Sayyaf. He is travelling in Davao, therefore he's in a safe area ruled by the Dutertes. He is actually giving false information about Mindanao.

[@infinityspin6537]

@@Lenilugz5406 tell me u havent been there without telling me u havent been there

[@JoshKeogh]

By no means was it a great room but £25 each in the middle of a random village in the mountains where they probably don't get a lot of business isn't the end of the world haha - as long as you didn't sleep with bed bugs 😂

[@BackpackerBen]

No bed bugs just ants and spiders

[@JoshKeogh]

@@BackpackerBen Nothing like some company during the night 😂

[@chefp0l065]

My wife is from Mindanao and I’m going to visit her family. I’m really looking forward to it.

[@TreasureKita]

Harry stepped on d new cement and the owner laugh, is in Europe same can they laugh on it, if me Im happy who stepped here a foreigner vlogger

[@driftersmemoirs9643]

the 4000 pesos is too much for a room that size...maybe when they say it's a dangerous place, it could be the overpriced rooms for transient occupants, I am from Mindanao and I could say you are charged too much for that...

[@AlterMann57]

Never, ever eat durian! You're a brave man to purchase that horrible fruit.

[@lonewolf7565]

If you've been in the Philippines before why didn't you try to learn a few basic Tagalog or local dialect words to make it easier for both you and the locals. Words or phrases like How much?, Water, Food, etc. Don't expect locals to understand you especially the farther you are from the cities. It's kinda annoying to watch you converse with some of the locals like when you and your friend were trying to find a ride going to town for McDonald's. You could have learned the word "bayan" which means town instead of repeating center over and over. And FYI, Mindanao is several islands. There are no go zones and there are tourist friendly ones. You have to be very specific which area you are in.

[@sweetlove8855]

Oh you meet kulas there a Canadian vlogger becoming a filipino

[@flybywir1]

What's the big deal? rabiting on about MINDANAO....I'm a retired pensioner and I traveled through Mindanao for months in 2017......

[@Cuckie1996]

Should have took a bottle tbh

[@joelmacapil5098]

why almost all your video about mindanao you always say that it is dangerous?like you sensationalize it so much just to gain viewers...there are so many ways to gain views that doesn't affect the whole area of mindanao..please stop that!

[@BackpackerBen]

Another painful one

[@boymarzph1012]

im from the philippines, but from luzon island, never been to mindanao, i think 4k/night for that room is exorbitant maybe bcoz they dont hv too much business in that place. maybe if you search earlier you could hv found a place with reasonable relative price.

[@rudolphvincentlatada3400]

You can ask a local for a stay... They are willing to help you

[@Vile_Entity_3545]

@PhillyWilly in the Philippines did he say airbnb? Somebody will let you stay in their house for the night for a bit of cash.

[@larspregge6420]

Someone say it is dangerous. And you show us this nice video. But, maybe, there was some other ppl with the same idea on the same route, but couldn't tell because they didn't survive.

[@daisyhalo-halovlogs748]

Always carry the address when you go to Mindanao, Mindanao is huge Country. People in Mindanao are very honest,friendly some maybe 20%shy.

[@daisyhalo-halovlogs748]

You are in Mindanao visit to kulas,we like kulas too much

[@CB-jq7fe]

Cool vlog... hope you guys get better room rates next time... just be careful with coconut wine --> becomes vinegar if aged too many days and will cause runny stool for half a day... better if fresh as possible. Durian???😊

[@toddburgess5056]

That Mr. Burns hand in Mindanao was pretty cool, Id love to roast a big ol' joint in the palm of that hand and enjoy the wonderful view as the sun went down. 🇵🇭🌴🌺🏝️🦜🌅🧳🛵

[@wingnutbert9685]

🤣🤣🤣 Ben: "No, seriously, it's just coffee Sir!" Cop: "You always brew your coffee in you azz my friend?"

[@flor6723]

OMG where are u going guys lol.U must know the places u wanted to explore in mindanao lol better coordinate with becoming filipino (Kyle from canada) who lives in Cateel Davao so he can guide u both as well as kumander Daot (British national living in davao city).They both explored mindanao area.There are beautiful places u can explore like the buda tour, eden paradise in davao, beautiful beaches of samal island ( u have to book in one of their beaches) then go to bukidnon visit the pineapple plantation, then visit siargao if u like surfing, and if u like white water rafting go to cagayan de oro etc!Before leaving davao if u like hiking u can climb the tallest peak of the phil Mt Apo, where u just found it!

[@rcabz9123]

Backpakers its safe here in mindanao. Only in selected areas.

[@russellmontielmontojo1974]

i believe it is safe in whole of mindanao because the well known vlogger kulas already visited mindanao and nothing bad happened.to.him.

[@MGDownUnder]

these guys should have just accepted the price at the first motel.. $30 quid was decent.. but they were still looking for a bargain. these are poorer people making a living and these 2 guys were still looking for a bargain less than $30 quid. For this price for a 1 night stay is pretty decent. Instead they paid $100.. but still they had a beautiful view but yeah there's your bargain lol.

[@angelawhitehead6187]

Seems it's unsafe in England but I think that might be propaganda to keep people out. Can't believe something would be stolen in broad daylight there. Any comments?

[@catsivakunchoo1489]

In Asian culture we always use our right hand to give and received.

[@genboqvbgbj]

Try to be a bit specific to whatever places you are in, you can ask the locals about the name of the places..

[@Tyblubearboy]

Nice one Ben...shame about the rip off hotels. Nevermind though..onto Mongolia then!

[@riyadhroadmarkers.]

You were warned? There are many people killed their in Manila by mugger. Davao city in Mindanao is the safest place in the whole Philippines.{

[@SimplySammyK]

genuine question. how do you afford to do these? Doing what you've been doing all this time has been a dream of mine, but it's so expansive! I'd love to leave my job and travel the world

[@nelsonlomod9601]

Hehehehe not all towns have transient accommodations but sometime you may find some resort that have overnight cottages. Hotels are available in bigger towns and cities.

[@its-all-happening2172]

The room is a bit overpriced yes. Most of the local businesses there take advantage of the beautiful places and charge the tourists really high prices. A shame rally.

[@AllanBaduel]

You must be doing some spy work, man. If you love adventure, why not try Gaza Strip.

[@BrokkaLee]

Dont know why but i always love the segments of your videos of you hunting for a hotel lol

[@BackpackerBen]

Crucial content ;)

[@ferdnanbanalan3120]

i hope you visit also the northern part of the philipines such as baguio baler aurora banaue rice teraces zambales pangasinan and ilocos norte

[@adamlook798]

The downside of Mindanao is limited accommodation which makes more expensive

[@MoonKingGamingMobile]

Seeing them get ripped off for the room definitely makes me not want to visit… fk them feeling offended when you drop the price by 1000 I’m offended so we can both be mad then

[@lindaalaureano]

A bit "paranoid with the stares" . I don't think the Filipinos are paranoid of the foreigners.

[@screencutgaming]

Hey man, I'm gonna be honest here. I paused the video coz you keep saying you wanna put this danger blah blah Soso in Mindanao. And lemme tell you, you are probably in Davao idk exactly where you guys are but if you really want to put it to the test like for real real, I don't recommend you guys do this coz it really is dangerous but come and visit Bukidnon, lanao, maguindanao, sulu marawi to name a few. I am not gonna sugar coat my words it is dangerous I have seen it with my own eyes and I have even experienced it myself. So don't go out there roaming around in davao it could easily be the safest place in Mindanao, and say that you are trying to put this narrative about Mindanao to test, no no no! If I were you I WON'T MAKE SUCH vids, just change your title or choose a diff theme, just my 2 cents stay safe.

[@KanoGuapo]

He's embarassed himself to the people who actually know. He wouldn't be caught dead in Sulu.

[@mathforbreakfast]

And the fact that he never mentions the actual town or city he's in. He just says Mindanao every time. Mindanao, Mindanao, Mindano. Mindanao is a huge island. I sense some clickbait or at least not telling the whole story. And you're right. He's in the Davao area which is probably safer than anywhere in the Philippines to be honest.

[@riyadhroadmarkers.]

Haha don't drink that vinegar. It will fry your stomach.

[@jodisonglee3577]

Safe travels to both of you Ben and Harry 🙏I've never been to Mindanao and it's so nice to see the place it's beautiful too.❤️

[@danilocasuga4444]

Bro.mindanao island is peaceful. You exagerated!!!

[@haha-eg8fj]

$80 for that shit room? That’s insane. You can get a nice hotel room in Bkk or a tiny hotel room in Tokyo with that amount of money.

[@milesfinch]

"What do i win?" "YES", nothing, you a tourist, you always lose!!

[@michaeldooley2402]

😂

[@p4ttl344]

The people seem lovely here at least they aren't chasing you around begging you for money

[@Bomullspinne]

16:55 threw my headset

[@anonymousanonymous2651]

That's to far far away in a city , your in south Cotobato or North, Scary out there, man

[@Lufthansa787]

Omg. 4000 for only that ? So sorry for you. In Vietnam I paid 8 USD night near sea with a bungalow with kitchen and veranda. But there are cheap places in Phillipines to , but i think Vietnam is much cheaper.

[@BackpackerBen]

Scammed 😆

[@conservative-ku3lz]

Nothing dangerous about Mindanao, it is a lot safer and cleaner than Cebu or Manila.

[@MrSlimdaddybim]

Not dangerous, but not very honest either. I can't believe they scammed yall that much. 4,500p is more than a penthouse in Makati with city view. I bet that room normally goes for 1,500p

[@BackpackerBen]

Less than that lol

[@salafi2038]

Where are all the muslims? I thought Mindanao was muslim island.

[@acefromspace4376]

question about the snakes if you get bitten by one what are the odds you going to die ?

[@EstherIgnas-me2yb]

Keep safe in your travel . May God protect you.

[@marierocher4422]

Don’t they provide the hotel rates on their brochures?

[@neilpatrickdy6947]

This looks refreshing after watching your stressful Bangladesh journey 😆