Enough is Enough 🇵🇭 I Leave | From Paradise to Reality Travel Philippines (S8-Ep16/16)

[@rickb7225]

Wow , an honest vlogger, i experienced the same beach access problems on Cebu and Panglao islands, most of it closed to the public and people trying to charge entry to beach, i certainly wouldn't return to Philippines. Its interesting that eventually i went to stay in a resort for two nights at weekend, the resort was empty just us and one other couple! because of this the food wasn't freah or good, They have strange ideas of how to run business.

[@RenOverSea]

@rickb7225 Thanks, and yes, unfortunately, this happens in certain places. To be fair, it's not only in the Philippines where the beaches are being taken hostage by private property owners, but this also occurs in many other countries.

[@JunBermz]

@@rickb7225 all beachfronts in the Philippines are public lands. You have to know where to access the beach and not trespass on private properties. The Philippine coastline is long. Just do some research before going there. The best for me is Palawan. You have unlimited and visually unobstructed sceneries of the beach and islands.

[@rickb7225]

@JunBermz I understand, but when you're visiting a place for a week there isn't always time to do much research, especially when there are countries where beach access isn't blocked by fences and resorts, Greece for example where we're used to open beaches, the government don't allow development like in Philippines

[@JunBermz]

Twenty-five yards from the high tide water line are already private properties. The Philippines has thousands of islands that you can visit and enjoy on your own. Just because you visited one specific location does not mean it reflects the entire country. As a Filipino, I haven't visited Bohol because it doesn't appeal to me. My favorite place is Palawan, which I believe has the best islands, beaches, and marine wildlife in the world.

[@RenOverSea]

@rickb7225 Not only this, but even when doing the research on the Internet in advance, you might not discover the whole truth about the place until you see it by yourself.

[@incrediblyhappyatthemoment3497]

Sadly public beaches are not easily accessible. Looking forward to your next episode. And please take care. We miss you from Thailand.

[@RenOverSea]

@incrediblyhappyatthemoment3497 Yes, in some places, even if a beach is technically public, access points might be privately owned & limiting the public entry. The next episode of my new season will be life this Sunday evening. Thanks & greetings to Thailand 🇹🇭 🥰

[@RoseKasan-s9h]

Nice travelling with your videos sir Ren. Hosting you was a blessing. Now I realise. Thanx

[@RenOverSea]

@RoseKasan-s9h Thanks so much, Miss Rose, and it was my utmost pleasure to stay with you at your lovely guest house 🥰

[@mikestrenja2966]

Philippines has so much potential but most of it is wasted. I thought it was just me.

[@RenOverSea]

@@mikestrenja2966 Ya you are correct

[@JunBermz]

I agree, but not every waterfront or beachfront is suitable for tourists. These areas are often locals' backyards where they work, play, and go about their daily lives without considering strangers.

[@fernandorosselli6723]

Philippines is a big grand country with a lot to offer. You are giving out very confusing messages to the outside public. Going back to Philippines for the last 30 years, and not yet tired to visit family and friends.

[@mikestrenja2966]

A lot to offer is a stretch I think. They don’t seem to care for tourists. Their money yes but amenities not really. The value is rarely there and disappointments are frequent. I don’t understand it. So much wasted potential. Sad really.

[@RenOverSea]

@@fernandorosselli6723 I think I'm only talking here about the Patar White Sand Public Beach, so I don't see any confusion as I'm not talking about anywhere else in the Philippines

[@RenOverSea]

@@mikestrenja2966 Yes, sadly there are quite a few places like this, and with a little enthusiasm and re- investment they could improve a lot.

[@jerry501md2]

If you're still around the area, why not try: Osmeña Point Beach Resort in Dasol, or Tambobong White Beach, or Cabongaoan Beach

[@RenOverSea]

@@jerry501md2 Thanks for the tip and I will do it on my next visit to the Northern parts of Luzon

[@jerry501md2]

@RenOverSea also if you're going up to The Cagayan Vallley, I highly recomend you stay atleast to nights at Tuguegarao's Mango Hotel and ask them about Bagao Blue Waters, it's a fresh water place (leave the hotel early in the morning bring some sandwiches - McDonald's etc), bring wet shoes.

[@RenOverSea]

@jerry501md2 Thanks, I stayed at the Urban View @ Balzain East Tuguegarao by RedDoorz (episode 10), and it was good, but then I missed Bagao Blue Water 😥

[@ReyvenBergado-tf2sc]

Try to use Clark International Airport, the most beautiful airport . NAIA is under renovation .

[@RenOverSea]

@ReyvenBergado-tf2sc Unfortunately, Air Asia is still not serving Clark Int'l Airport

[@ReyvenBergado-tf2sc]

@@RenOverSea Bolinao is more on private resorts . If you like public beach in Pangasinan then you should go to Lingayen or Binmaley .

[@RenOverSea]

@ReyvenBergado-tf2sc Ya I recognised it

[@BearInThePhillipines]

​@@RenOverSeaI live near Clark I see air asia landing here. Clark peaceful.

[@RenOverSea]

@BearInThePhillipines oh ok, let me check again

[@BearInThePhillipines]

What size and kind of bike did you rent?

[@RenOverSea]

@@BearInThePhillipines Honda Scooter 125cc

[@marcluohmy8243]

this is funny. a public beach that is not accessible by road.

[@RenOverSea]

@@marcluohmy8243 ya, you virtually have to go towards the very end of the village road to discover a tiny unnamed and nearly hidden beach entrance

[@celestinoviloria2354]

try to travel to ILOcoS SUR next time

[@RenOverSea]

@@celestinoviloria2354 Thanks, and I did visit some very interesting and nice places in Ilocos Sur in this Season in my episode 8 👍🏻

[@tonymckay6556]

phil is not recommended place to visit. they charge 5 star to a 3 star accomodation. locals are opportunistic.

[@RenOverSea]

@tonymckay6556 Yes, some places are really overcharging for what they offer. But on the other hand I discovered many nice guest houses and homestays for a very reasonable price too. So, a bit of pre-research can go a long way.

[@JunBermz]

It’s funny how you went to places where no local tourists visit and complained about being treated poorly.

[@RenOverSea]

@@JunBermz I didn't say I was treated poorly. I just noticed that indeed they do like the tourist income, but sadly without putting much back into the system to improve it.

[@JunBermz]

I understand your frustration. These Filipinos you encountered are not trained to meet tourism standards. This is why foreign tourists are often discouraged from exploring off-the-beaten-path locations. Many travelers tend to complain about minor issues while expecting high standards of service. It’s a hit or miss. Better go to places that have proper facilities.

[@PambansangFixer]

lol you are deceiving people with this video of yours. how come you get to have a depressing story? when in fact you even know caranglaan road. which is unlikely for someone not to know his way to public patar beach while traveling from town to town with less known shortcut roads even locals are not aware of. there are so many restaurants in bolinao and even get to eat in floating restaurant like sungayan grill with no reservations at all. and you weren't able to find it? that is absurd.

[@RenOverSea]

The depressing story of mine is that I have to leave the Philippines, and the message to Patar White Sand Beach is a suggestion to improve their facilities they like to provide to the tourists. As for the other parts and places of Bolinao, I can not comment as I haven't visited them yet.