Business Class Ferry to Cebu 🇵🇭

I left Bohol by ferry and headed to Cebu. Business Class seats only cost 50% more than regular class, so it was an easy choice to book the comfortable seat.
The departure lounge at the Tagbilaran ferry terminal was very clean and comfortable, with a few nice food and drink options available. So I was able to relax in comfort with a mango coconut milkshake while waiting for my ferry to Cebu to arrive.
That's where the comfort ended, unfortunately, as I was unlucky enough to get the one business class seat on the ferry that had restricted legroom. I felt quite hard done by, as I'd paid the same price as everyone else in the business class cabin, but had a much worse seat.
The ferry was fast, though, and I had a friendly neighbour who gave me advice on places to visit and food to eat in Cebu.
When I arrived at the Cebu ferry terminal, I quickly checked the Grab app to see how much it would cost for a car to take me to my hotel. I checked the amount before exiting the terminal gates, so when I was approached by taxi touts I would know if they were overcharging me or not.
The guys who greeted me at the gates were asking me for double the amount quoted on Grab and it turned out they didn't even have cars. They were all motorbike taxis. So I just booked the Grab car through the app.
A very friendly driver came and took me to my hotel, Holiday Inn Cebu, that I'd booked for $75 a night.
I found that hotel room to be a bit on the small side and there was only a coffee table rather than a proper working desk. The internet wasn't exactly fast either. But I could make do with all of that.
After settling in to my new home in Cebu, I went out to visit Philippines' oldest street, that I had learned about from my Grab driver earlier.
Colon Street was the first street ever created by the Spanish when they arrived in Cebu back in 1565. These days it's a big busy road with low end retail shops and a few street vendors.
There aren't really old buildings or anything interesting for tourists there. I did buy a cheap knockoff Adidas cap and a fresh melon juice, and that was interesting to me though.
I wandered down a side street and ended up at some big complex. I wondered what it was and as I wandered in, I was asked to remove my baseball cap. That's because it was a church, and nit just any church, but the Basilica del Santo Niño, the oldest church in the Philippines.
After a bit of exploring, I had worked up a hunger and decided to visit a branch of Mang Inasal. I'd seen many branches of this restaurant and realised it must be popular.
It turns out to be a barbecue chicken restaurant, so I enjoyed some delicious chicken with a massive halo halo for dessert. A tasty way to end my first day in Cebu.
0:00 Tagbilaran Ferry Terminal
2:00 Business Class Ferry
10:30 Arriving in Cebu
17:05 Cebu's Best Grab Driver
27:17 Holiday Inn Cebu
36:26 Philippines Oldest Street
37:40 Adidas Cap
40:07 Melon Juice
50:15 Philippines Oldest Church
55:48 Mang Inasal Chicken Restaurant
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[@Dale_Philip]

Somehow Cebu is even hotter than Manila. I didn't think it was possible 😅

[@carolkearton7521]

Put your feet up on the steps 😊

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[@Lovemyuniverse1]

I just wrote a comment on your last video that try to upload video gap of 4 days atleast and you did it man Love you my brother you're the life saviour 😅 love from your second home New Delhi ❤

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Hi there dale! I watch your vids all the time, when I sit to eat a meal, I put on a random one of your vids and enjoy! Cheers!

[@LearnSpanishWorld]

It reminds me of the marina from Bali to Gili islands. It was stinking hot too!,,,Hey amigo. I love your vlogging. I've been watching you since you had 200k subs. Now you have almost 3 Millions!!! Well done! You've inspired me to combine Spanish learning + travel. I just uploaded my first video showing the cable car in Santiago Chile with the Andes mountains in the background! I even referenced you when I said...Two strong legs! I hope someday you make it to South America! Chile, Argentina Buenos Aires, Uruguay which is only 1 hour from Buenos Aires, Brasil etc

[@marcspencermartain]

i’m amazed by the grab driver! what a smart and friendly man! every driver should be like him

[@demmazda3sportback]

As someone who loves geography as well, i was impressed he managed to answer some capitals which i also forgotten so thats nice

[@gazwel83]

I loved the way he said Kingston

[@Berm_Blaster]

What is a grab driver

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​​@@Berm_Blasterwhat world you've been livin in????

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like an uber driver @@Berm_Blaster

[@sebastienbolduc5654]

What I like about these vlogs is that he keeps them raw, no fancy editing or putting on a show. It actually feels like we're there with him.

[@melaann4254]

True! Nung sa baguio siya parang ako yung nag hihike e 😂

[@chuckbiddle2295]

True Dale definitely makes me feel like I’m there with him. 💯🎯

[@pauljhonfestijo78]

I think the foreigner is the taxi driver 😂😂

[@BennyPafitis]

The Grab Driver was an extremely intelligent, smart man. So impressed by him!

[@memcmeepants2392]

probably the most knowledgeable taxi driver you have ever had.

[@muktiowen]

I hope Mr. Driver can travel around the world like you someday, he deserve it because his knowledge about other countries🙂

[@dwikykasih3781]

I'm now at the point where one hour vlog from Dale is not enough for me.

[@mehashey]

Same here

[@geleeers7391]

Ikr i need his whole week vlog lol

[@slatesslates]

same

[@MrKylePopovich]

Yeah we need full day livestreams!

[@fromisgunner]

The Grab driver is cool af hope he gets a chance to travel outside the Philippines!

[@giannishen]

You are really lucky to meet that kind local in the ferry, he provides good advice and help! In fact, you can keep that teddy bear as a companion, or as a lucky charm, and show it out every time you visit a new restaurant! There are some restaurants in that old street, so glad you end up going to Mang Inasal, it is the first time I see their food, it looks great!! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful first day in Cebu, happy travels! 👍🥰🙌👊 P. S. Dale, it seems that you didn’t read the comment I took a lot of time to write in the last episode. Just a reminder！😄✌

[@sachindaundkar4877]

We all want 3 hours vlog from Dale always 😂❤

[@arpithabafna]

I want to be able to strike conversations as organically as the one between Dale and the cab driver, man; what a friendly, well-read man. He stands out for me on this vlog. 😮❤🥺

[@ellesse7436]

You're a decent guy Dale. You don't feel you need to go to dangerous places and no sleazy exploitative vibe like there is with some vloggers. Keep doing what you do!

[@d3v1n4c]

Mr. Grab Driver should be the Philippines Grab ambassador. Knowledgeable, friendly, very good English . Someday when I go to Cebu, I will have to take his taxi.

[@raizen4271]

Lol if can catch him😅

[@yohansuyonosudarma9151]

When Dale arriving in Cebu and was surrounded by many people, I could feel that Dale hoped that Grab would quickly pick him up 😅

[@TruthSeekers13]

People behaving like this toward tourist is what keep me from travelling.and i spend my holiday on luxury place only

[@MrYega-zq7rz]

​@@TruthSeekers13 Facts. I wanted to visit that country but after seeing that New Zealand guy get robbed and died protecting his girlfriend and seeing multiple videos of people haggling foreigners.... im not going to any 3rd world country anymore. I rather just explore other countries and just stay safe until things get better there.

[@AdityaWaghmare]

@@MrYega-zq7rz I just googled it. Damn it’s sad.

[@richardnuevo]

​@@MrYega-zq7rzLOL there's always such incidents anywhere in the world.. it's a rare case as compare to your country and to other countries. The Philippines have so many options for luxury travels and fyi we are not a third world country

[@Albo_Ren]

@@MrYega-zq7rzgrow up and educate yourself, such incidents can occur any where around the world and especially in western countries with some of the highest crime rates and degenerates

[@margerymanukau3821]

Of all the youtubers and their channels I appreciate that Dale is not only interested in the countries,the lifestyle and the people but he also takes the time to educate himself of the local history to share with his viewers as well ❤

[@nookienokienookie3023]

Educate himself?

[@margerymanukau3821]

@@nookienokienookie3023 umm yes learning something he didn't know and passing that newfound knowledge onto others

[@JohnDoe-pg2xp]

yeah one day he's going to get educated

[@aryan-ei3ld]

that grab driver is my father! he is indeed a smart man. whenever i am with him, he tells me random facts about the countries and their history haha

[@slatesslates]

you got a smart father there

[@sacha_msky]

TELL ME SOMETHING ABOUT FRANCE

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

@@sacha_mskymacarons and baguettes

[@Nath2GMG2]

mann, I miss cebu so much! Love seeing Dale interact with other filipinos, especially the grab driver, learned so much from him.

[@weeejr96]

Its nice to see you mingle with the locals and how you always make them laugh. Not many scottish people doing what you do on KZbin i find it quite comforting as a fellow scot 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤

[@Vincent_N89]

Dale and Luke are the only travel vloggers I'll watch

[@iPlayiOS]

I watch them & the rest of the boys. Other than that, the odd other one like Daily Max. Luke & Dale have no sponsors though which is always nice. Of course Luke is sponsoring himself now, but still way less annoying than people shilling shitty watches, etc lol.

[@holyhikaru]

Give TriFate Lifestyle a chance, they have their charm of their own and quite wholesome too

[@shiTthebed86]

I enjoy Kurt too.

[@invader63]

check out harold baldr. he is the best for me along with dale, Luke & bald&bankrupt

[@Vincent_N89]

​@@shiTthebed86I don't watch seedy sex tourists

[@thabangmosehla4389]

Of all the travel vlogs we can all be honest that this guy is a legend. His vlogs look like they’re live and they’re real no faking for clouts , i will watch this guy 24 hour no cap

[@exozeropoint580]

I was so impressed by the grab driver and his knowledge about capitals 🤯 that was so random but he definitely nailed it!

[@InvestedAdventure]

@exozeropoint580 He was so impressive! I hope to encounter him when I visit Cebu again.

[@muneebhassan8236]

Firstly I was absolutely gobsmacked by the general knowledge of the grab driver, secondly this was probably Dale's only video where he was shouting at the camera 😂. But who cares as long as it's Dale's vlog! An absolute treat! I don't know if it's just me or is Dale looking far too young! Good on you mate! 👏. Now it's only you and Luke on my list of vlogers. ❤from Pakistan 🇵🇰 bro...

[@fionaboss1512]

I love watching your blog tours as I get to see the world without going anywhere 😊 thank you 😊

[@nilayanghosh3917]

That cab driver is amazing. He knows capital of almost all countries. Mr. Scotsman, u enjoyed Halo halo much. Waiting for your next vlog. Pls don't post too late. Cheers ❤

[@CraigJSY]

Fellow jock and Rangers supporter here Dale mate. Love the long vlogs buddy it makes me wish I'd done a lot more travelling but you're made for it mate, keep going mate 👍🏻

[@ChinaChinaChinaChinaChinaChin4]

That Grab driver is a Gem! Cebuano's must protect this Grab Driver. ✨

[@Albo_Ren]

That Cab Driver seems like a very nice guy, whole time laughing and entertaining you while also teaching you a lot of things. I hope he stays safe!

[@GProsperity]

I have never traveled outside of the US but I watch this Scottish man’s vlogs and he inspired me

[@angelinaveriic6437]

I received notification for Dale's KZbin channel 😊....was so excited... always luv watching your journey and experiences thru all countries you visit...make me laugh at times which I really need, so thank you.... keep on keeping on... love from Australia 🙏💞🌏

[@ibrahimozturk7]

really enjoying these vlogs Dale, like others I appreciate the simplicity of the videos, basically raw footage of your experiences. Definitely motivates me to travel to new places when I get an opportunity

[@praveen_sinnur]

You can never get over the Asian streets. So much fun always. That taxi driver was really informative n interesting. Nice vid as usual Dale

[@emaguigad]

Great Grab ride engagement! I would usually tip a guy higher for that experience! Thanks for sharing Dale! Enjoy the Philippines!

[@muhammadnazeer3409]

Im amazed by the drive hes well educated and answer everything correctly ❤

[@BlastinGuitars]

You're in the perfect time to be in the Philippines, bro. It's Christmas season it's gonna be very exciting if u experience the local stuffs there

[@InvestedAdventure]

I've visited the Philippines twice, once in Cebu and recently in Manila. I should have visited during the holiday season. I'll definitely keep this in mind for next time!

[@gameguru0413]

Cebu's Best Grab Driver indeed!! 👍👍👍 You're such lucky to encounter and meet him Dale and had a nice conversation!

[@markabrami5762]

Another magic video Dale. Looking forward to seeing you get 3 Million Subscribers bro. Freezing here in Glasgow minus 5 last night. Enjoy the warmer weather out there. 😊

[@annabelleattwood]

Wow you really shown our country, how beautiful it is, well done you. Enjoy watching from uk

[@user-op1rm3jz5r]

This video is very good,because there are many good places to visit in Cebu, and typical Filipino food that looks very tasty,thank you for a very good video Dale Philip ❤❤👍👍

[@abingdonsoftworks2200]

I’m so exited to watch this later😊. Thank you dale for posting. It makes my day! Have fun in cebu

[@_joapa]

Love how Dale just boisterously talks and walks the streets of colon like it's nobody's business 😂

[@pfineman]

We just came from Edinburgh, That’s Dales hometown. I’m very much impressed and amazed on how beautiful the place and people of Scotland are. Enjoy your stay here in my homeland, the Philippines and hope you’ll capture more of the nice places and hospitable Filipinos as you go around. I suggest you go and visit another very “cool” place near you, that’s tagaytay. It’s a volcano within a loch, that’s within another loch. I say cheers to you my man and safe passage to all your adventures!

[@-IAmPie]

Did you know a fact about dale that he was a professional poker player

[@chowchows4605]

I love watchiing your videos Dale, it always gives me a new experience to an all new place

[@jamielew]

Loved the Vlog as always. The grab driver was ace. Hard luck on the seat on the ferry. Thanks for the vlog and adventure. Nearly at 3M matey 🎉

[@JeridenNapilay]

Very smart driver, he knows a lot about history and geography very impressive and nice in English too

[@raizen4271]

Literal Cebuano

[@user-qy4vf8yp2p]

in seems like the great explorer is enjoying his visit in the Philippines, Kudos to the great vlog man👍

[@omw9965]

I laughed so hard when I saw the seat for a one legged person, your videos have entertainment, travel adventures, and random things that go wrong along the way. To keep up with your adventures I had to sign up and subscribe. The best thing I ever did. 😅

[@GamingWithAro]

Hey dale, I just wanted to let you know that I love your videos and I watch them everyday especially when I eat food! Keep up the good work :)

[@mansoor3159]

Dale you are truly truly inspiration for us and I really really love your vlogs so so much and I love this guy so so much ♥️♥️♥️

[@pakamfc80]

Always watching yours Vlogs from Costa Rica 😎 awsome vids

[@DrewsTravels]

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

[@RuzzelAdrielAnchetaSandigan]

I'm from Maasin City, South leyte also.

[@AllenKeithKochovski]

Another marvelous video my friend

[@Noscopejohnny]

I love how he’s like “only a few but if you do I’ll have one more”dales the goat 😂

[@brentd209]

I remember staying in that holiday inn. Their executive suite rooms weren't much more and had a big desk, huge bathroom, and separate room to sleep.

[@Dale_Philip]

Usually I get an upgrade for free, by having diamond status, so I booked the cheapest room.

[@aphodite7426]

Nice video Dale, I'll never stop watching!

[@beechface1]

That grab driver was infectious! Had me grinning at my PC screen watching him! So funny and friendly, what a guy.

[@divena8667]

‘Hello auntyyy’ 🥰 😫 he’s so nice !!!

[@maowpg]

I’m Canadian. My father is from Cebu. I’m excited to see!

[@dinobase88]

Amazing work Dale and hope you enjoy your stay in Cebu. Looking forward to your next Cebu vlog . Cheers mate

[@queendragon9674]

Im so happy that youve tasted already the authentic halohalo from my country dale! Thank u for visiting phil❤. Hope u enjoyed ur stay in our country..Godbless

[@carolynboston9715]

Welcome to Cebu, Dale. It's my hometown. I'm a digital nomad and haven't been home for over two years. Your video makes me want to come home :D

[@Berm_Blaster]

Just curious where are you now?

[@Skipppp8705]

Your grab driver is genuine. We need more of him in the world

[@kevsz0128]

Dale's vlog adventures is like my movie trip for me and I really love all your travels vlog and didn't realize I watch your whole video from beginning till end stay strong always my good friend in every travels you make and we're here for you❤️🥰🇵🇭🙏

[@user-zo5ez5ke6d]

the driver was full of knowledge 🥰 knowing our history is awesome

[@ViduwithLove]

I think 1 hour is not enough for dale’s videos ❤🇱🇰

[@Asuraaa-kun]

The Grab Driver have his own google map in his head

[@otscar8365]

i’ve been binge watching all your videos ! love the content 😁

[@DARBY-JOAN]

I’m 6”1 and looking at your seat makes my knee caps want to cry! 😂😂 absolutely love that I found your channel and really enjoy your content!

[@Chow3001j]

Wow, that driver deserves a 6 / 5 star rating

[@DannyDeeps101]

Yesss, another vlog!

[@vikasit_vikas]

One of the best poker player , turned literally the best travel vlogger. Thanx for all your vlogs dale

[@reginald56000]

i always watch your Videos. and never noticed im not subscribed yet. now im subscribed . Keep up the good work .

[@raffywanas5128]

Im about to sleep but KZbin says you uploaded new movie...an hour of another adventure 😊😊

[@ChinaChinaChinaChinaChinaChin4]

Yung newly downloaded ko na Oppenheimer sakto nag notif si KZbin so I choose Dale 😂😂😂 taena

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Yessss, 1 min ago letsss goo another adventure with our man ❤❤

[@chelle-cu4eb]

lovely suprise upload perfect timing

[@markydop]

Hello Dale, it was nice again watching your vlog, I am here in Cebu original in Manila, taxi is better here in Cebu than in Manila. Hoping I can see you in person here in Cebu before you leave the Philippines if it’s happen I am very happy but if ever not then I’ll just gonna watch your vlog lol . Take care

[@Berm_Blaster]

They definitely knew what they were doing assigning the tourist that specific seat 😂

[@markc5118]

Watching ang enjoying your videos Dale

[@pauldouglas3084]

Really enjoyed the video mate can't wait for the next one

[@The_prazil]

Nothing is more satisfying than receiving the dale's youtube notification.Cheers from Nepal😇🥰

[@jrnapilan]

Welcome to Cebu Dale, the best English Speaking City/Province in the Philippines.

[@paulynortega4140]

Love watching your videos with my Brother! Keep up the great content!

[@junatanofficial4872]

We need more screentime from the driver, dale should be his personal driver when he’s in cebu

[@shutupntakemymoni]

You are famous in Cebu! Always great to see you interact with friendly people in Phillipines.

[@K1ngRo]

I am literally in the supermarket buying lunch right now, perfect timing 😁

[@Jnigo]

Nice bro! What did you get for lunch? I had jollibee for the first time and it was very disappointing

[@K1ngRo]

@@Jnigo tigerbread with mexican grilled beef 😁 edit: I never had jollibee, Dale always seems to like it.. what was so bad about it?

[@followthesun2115]

Great street scenes and great dialogue with the locals, especially the Grab driver. What an interesting fellow!

[@darlenepadilla6186]

So amazing, keep up the excellent work.

[@elgadricchartoen4369]

Hi Dale, Welcome to CEBU. Tagged as the best Lechon in the Philippines - arguably the world. Dale the Lechon, Litson, or Inasal in Cebu are always of special quality and taste, and always the best tasting. Look for CNT lechon or Rico's lechon; these are two of the best lechons in Cebu. And the most popular places where you can find the best lechon in Cebu are in Talisay and Car-Car, although Car-Car is a bit far south of Cebu. Enjoy. And Dale, the famous influencer Mark Weins, was in Cebu, and his vlog about Cebu's lechon went viral with over 6 million views on KZbin and Facebook. And they went to Talisay to see how the lechons were prepared and roasted, the method of cooking lechons in Cebu.

[@richardnuevo]

Lechon Cebu is known to be overrated

[@elgadricchartoen4369]

@@richardnuevo LOL 🤣 You're just so fre@kin Je@I0us of Cebu! L0ser! I've seen your other h@teful comments about Cebu, that's how very desperate and sick you are! You're a very sick, sad and lonely creature! You should stay where you are in your fiIthy, dark, lonely Cave, where you belong, Gollum, and never go out! Keep your fiIth with you! SUYA kaayo ka sa Cebu noh kay bati man gud kaayo inyong lugar ug imong nawong! Sakit kaayo sa imong mata noh! LOL na SUYA kaayo ang Tikalong Pisot! 🤣😂

[@naturalhigh1113]

​@@richardnuevoStop spreading your t0xic and lies! L0ser! Obviously you're very Je@lous!😂

[@mikedupree832]

Bohol is really a great place to stay. I took the evening ferry

[@Feeevz]

When dale said “We be chillin at the holiday innnn” and quoted the rap song I knew that’s why I loved him hahahahaha

[@jessamata-ag5579]

Hi Dale!! KZbin notified me so watching right now from Ifugao

[@prosimian]

Its gonna be a long bus ride but down southern Cebu, in Sibonga town, is Simala church. Might wanna check it out

[@cjhtoky4006]

“You don’t drive a boat, you con it” =Papa Jim RIP

[@desamaemariamad4879]

Wow! Kudos to the driver, he's very sharp! Stay safe in Cebu, Dale!

[@CellularPengu]

Got so used to Sunday uploads this caught me off guard😂 Love the videos

[@lionhearted1969]

@Dale....I suggest you tour the mountains of Cebu City and visit Temple of Leah which is a magnificent memorial structure built in a Greek-style architecture. Contrary to some claims, Temple of Leah is not a mausoleum but just a memorial for the deceased wife of a loving husband. Leah's remains are not buried there. Aside from the large statue of the late Leah, the temple contains around 24 chambers which contain Leah's exploits during her global travels. The temple is still under construction up to this day. The slow pace of its completion is attributed largely to the site being opened to the public due to the insistent demand from the visitors who saw leaked videos and photos online. The temple was intended originally as a private repository of Leah's possessions/mementos she gathered during her travels from around the world but after the leaked videos and photos, a barrage of requests online urging the family to open it to the public for a fee to which the family eventually gave in. Thus, the temple was finally opened to the public in 2015.

[@ewinfrombeamer]

the grab driver is amazing...

[@ribkaheaven]

thank you Dale, you are so humble in your vlogs its really great to see the city from your eyes :)

[@AKA_MAZZA]

Finally nice to ceyu in Cebu. 😅 Great video Dale. The Grab driver was very knowledgeable and the lady in the Church was very nice to share her son's food with you. 😊 Please post part 2. 😂❤

[@asimff8888]

Love from india from kerala 🇮🇳💖

[@Terristcy]

The oldest street in Cebu has a wider sidewalk than most streets in Metro Manila lmao