EXPLORING ANDA BEACHES IN A BANCA BOAT. ANDA, BOHOL, PHILIPPINES

[@donaldtrumpy5914]

Great video.. Great adventure

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks. It was a fun trip Donald and glad we caught this guy as I didn't want to walk back. We are back in Cebu City now and many more videos coming.

[@zariuexplores]

Very incredible amazing informative video keep on vlogging

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks FilAm Nurse.

[@leofreihofer]

Looks like fun and pretty views. Good value too. Thanks for sharing.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

My friend tells me she thinks one could rent a banca and "driver" for about 2000 pesos for 6-8 hours. Many of the bancas that do island hopping will try to charge 3000+ near Cebu City/Mactan.

[@simplehumblelifephilippine429]

nice great video..

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks for watching. It was an interesting experience and Anda is still a nice town.

[@PhilstoPhx]

Great video, those bunka boats are a bunch of fun to ride. Glad you got the chance to ride one.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

That is the smallest one I have been in John and it was an interesting experience and a quick ride back.

[@w.a.e.9126]

Thanks for sharing

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks for watching W.A.E.

[@meekhinglim4829]

what a beautiful sea !

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks. Yes, the seas around the Philippines are beautiful and perfect temperature for swimming also.

[@victorv123]

Excellent narration. Sound like a true professional...a radio dude. I'm coming there soon and your videos are insightful. Thanks.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Appreciated Reginald. Safe travels.

[@rogeryoung8429]

Excellent video, Rod. Nice to go along with you on your adventures. Very beautiful beaches indeed.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Beautiful beach and water Roger and not overcrowded like Boracay.

[@brianp6097]

Thanks for another nice video on life there Rod . Good to see some of Anda , I’ll definitely be going there on my next visit . Maybe you can recommend a reasonable accommodation there if possible . Thank you and enjoy your trip .

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Anda is an interesting area that I had never heard of Brian. I visited a couple of resorts and will put up some info soon. It seems quite "rustic" but that will probably change as more tourist learn of the area and demand more.

[@adamtson]

Nindut kaayo!!!

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks Adam.

[@johninsocal8544]

HI Rod. I been away from here for too long. just catching up on your vids.. Loved the boat ride.. I neeed to go back soooooon.. Hope u r great !!!!

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks John. Sounds like you are staying busy which is good. I am still enjoying the Philippines.

[@jameslonergan5840]

To be 15yo again riding on that boat in such a beautiful place. Thanks for the video!!

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

I like bancas and it was a great experience James. I agree, I wish I was 20-40 years younger.

[@dennisb7930]

Looks real nice Rod thanks

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Beautiful water and white sand beaches here Dennis. It is not as developed as Boracay. Several foreigners but mostly Filipinos on the beach.

[@mhazel4777]

great looked like fun to me remined me of when I I was there in 70s 80s in navy thank you

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

It is a beautiful area James with clear warm water and white sand beaches, and it was not overcrowded like Boracay.

[@PhilippinesMyParadise]

Hello Rod An adventure ride at a little banca boats, a beautiful water and white sand beaches... It is more fun in the Philippines' is a true actualization of what the country has to offer! Best regards/Ned

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

It was a fun ride in that narrow little banca Ned. Anda is an interesting area that I had not heard of before.

[@steveh6483]

That water really looked inviting, makes you want to jump right in!

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

The water was bath water warm Steve which surprised me as the water south of here about 40 km was quite cool. Must be the currents are different here.

[@stevefogelbach9742]

good to know

[@I.can.do.8]

Awesome view.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Clear water and white sand in Anda, Bohol and I had never heard of it before Sili.

[@tesstessrr1984]

You should please go to Mabini we have Lumayag sandbar also beautiful soround of mauntain location san isedro Mabini Bohol

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks for mentioning that Tess. I will check it out.

[@BrianHalsteadToontownrewritten]

Oh and awesome video bro...

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

It was a great ride Brian. I wish my Gopro with the wider view had been working to show a better view.

[@a7bie]

This camera you used is much better than go pro. Much clearer.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

I used my Canon SX70 for this as the GoPro battery died and I am having some other issues with it as wall. The Canon has good quality but not as wide an angle.

[@manuelcamomot5152]

It's nice to be in paradise

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Anda is a beautiful place Manuel and the water was quite warm.

[@barneygoogle2720]

Super cool ride! That little banca boat slips through the water with ease. You were scooting right along and riding over those little waves high and dry. Sounded like a diesel engine? 4 bucks well spent.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

It was a interesting ride Barney and we were lucky to get him just before he left. We hit a few waves the wrong way and got a quick salt water shower but not bad.

[@ncredblehulk-onbreakstillg1894]

That was actually a great boat ride Rod. Thnks. You're really livin' the life there sir :)

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks. I love rides and adventures like that when they become available.

[@Bukinoy]

Rod you missed a 'great' winter here in MN 😄

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

LOL. I stay in touch with my family and news back in Minnesota and always enjoy hearing about the cold and snow John.

[@AmericanExpatInThePhilippines]

I like riding in banca boats. It's more fun than a ferry.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

I didn't realize how close Camiguin was John. I waved to you but didn't see you wave back. a 5 hour trip in that little banca could be quite interesting but no shade so I would burn up probably.

[@jeanphillips8866]

Good morning - shout out from California High Desert! you have a very informative videos!I just love watching your videos...keep up the wonderful work you've done so far. One of this days I will venture out to all the places on your videos and hope to meet you someday. Thinking about retiring in the Philippines also but I don't know for sure what part of the Philippines yet! God Bless and please be safe out there!

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks Jean. There are lots of options in the Philippines so good luck hunting for your dream.

[@daddybob6096]

Something different Sir Rod, lovely place, clear waters, maybe not too hot? Our close relatives live alongside the main highway near the small town of Loon, on a hillside property, not sure how far that is from Anda? Regards, Rod. Enjoy life.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

I am learning a lot about Bohol on this longer trip Bob. I think Loon is on the west side of Bohol and we are going up the east side.

[@daddybob6096]

@@AmazingPhilippines1 Yep you're correct.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

We just got back to Cebu Bob and we ended up going all the way around Bohol and through Loon as well. Interesting trip.

[@rickyusa1000]

Nothing like arriving like a Rock Star in a chaffeur driven banca!

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

LOL. I was just glad I didn't have to walk back Ricky and this was a nice new adventure.

[@WaynesAdventure]

Nice to ride along with you in the boat Rod. Personally I would be scared in that small boat 😂

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

It was an adventure Wayne. He is out in the much more open sea every day but we did get tossed around more lthan I thought we would even with the outriggers on it.

[@lakwatserongpatrick6873]

Wow . Thank you for visiting our resort sir :) -Patrick Torres from Arthoghin Beach Resort

[@philippinefandango2859]

Boat ride 200php ($4), more fun than a tricycle, BINGO!!! I really want to go to Anda… Finn Snow did a vlog on it... Looks like a cool place, and relaxing.. Not too hectic... I am sure you will do more on Anda, Rod... Thanks for the video....

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Anda is an interesting place with lots of options Bruce. A little "rustic" for some and I will be putting up lots of video soon.

[@clydeseaside345]

200 pesos well spent Rod----a two hour walk is fine, but ride back any way you can---of course you are gonna get your feet wet, but it's the Philippines, you will be dry in 30 minutes

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

I agree Clyde. I enjoyed the ride and got some good video also.

[@BrianHalsteadToontownrewritten]

Oh my gosh I am so homesick!

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

I love the Philippines Brian and thanks for watching.

[@tesstessrr1984]

Brian Halstead our country so beautiful I miss also I was there last month .

[@surfcasualms]

Anda seems nice. Once the virus clears me asawa and famlia are going to make that one of our stops in bohol. Seems a little more expensive of an area as far as housing n property though for retirement.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Yes, I like that area also. Safe travels.

[@kenactofkindness4017]

Watching from data in parking lot pine city

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment Ken.

[@scotfree8363]

Amazing, the timing of your video Rod. My girlfriend and I are going to Anda end of this month. Thankyou for the great info. I was wondering what type of transportation did you use to get from the ferry port (in Bahol) over to Anda? I and many others really appreciate your informative adventure video's. I love it here in the Philippines as well. Happy Days!

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

We rented a 125cc motorbike for 6 days for 400 pesos/day Scot and I will be putting that info up very soon. We took a tricycle to our hotel in Tagbilaran City for 2 days first. Most tricycle rides in town seem to be about 10 pesos minimum per person so 2 people= 20 pesos.

[@Mikesadventures-m2q]

I thought this was gonna be a 3 hour tour! :) Looks like fun. I'm in Manilla and want to go to a beach with a sandbar. Any suggestions. I know I'll have to probably fly anyway.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

El Nido and Coron are very popular Mike. There are many "island hopping" day tours out of many other ports also including Mactan Island next to Cebu City. Have fun and stay safe.

[@omgreensexpress5396]

how beautiful

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks. It is an interesting part of Bohol.

[@bobbilheimersky7689]

Great video Rod! 👍. Now that you have been in paradise for a few years how are you feeling about staying for the duration? And additionally I have a subject idea if you already done it sorry I missed but the subject is end of life arrangements and nursing care for if we finally loose it mentally who makes decisions and how does one deal with immigration when you become too infirm to hop on a flight out after the required 3 year exit period? Can money solve this problem? Great work as always and thank you for the quality videos! Sincerely, BM

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

I am still loving the Philippines William and it is good to get out of the city occasionally. You pose some very important questions and I have thought a bit about it but don't have many answers yet. Will see what I can find out. A longer term "permanent" visa is one option and requires a $10,000 deposit or investment unless you are military retired, in which case it is less than $1000 I think.

[@bobbilheimersky7689]

@@AmazingPhilippines1 Thank You for your prompt response and take care of yourself! The 10k dollars deposit sounds like a very good alternative! Sincerely, BM

[@stephenfrancis4999]

Good ride Rod but boat very noisy .

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

That motor was a little loud but not bad after we got underway as it was behind me Stephen.

[@JackTheExplorer]

Great video for four bucks.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

I explained that to my friend who really did not feel safe in a small banca. She grew up near the sea and her father does some fishing with his banca, but like so many Filipinos, she never learned to swim Jack.

[@brianp6097]

Su

[@brianp6097]

Surprising how many grown up filipinas cant swim . The kids there seem to almost live in the water there as they love it so much.

[@47boogieman67]

Rod I have a question completely off subject. Something I've noticed I have not seen that many people riding bicycles in the Philippines. Not just your vlogs but several it finally hit me why. In Vietnam they're everywhere

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

That is true boogieman and I am not sure why. I think with more enforcement we are starting to see more bikes but still not that many. They are much cheaper and no fuel needed and most Filipinos don't travel very far either.

[@cebuanoninoy]

Most of the streets in the Philippines has no separate bicycle lane. So, bicycle riders has to thread among cars, vans, trucks and motorcycle and that would be too daunting for many. Also, Jeepney (equivalent to bus for many countries) are cheap and primary mode of transpo here that you could find anywhere.

[@sassed12many]

I think I want to live on that beach. Feel the need to lie in shallow salt water for a month

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

The water was so warm which surprised me as the water about 45 km south near Jagna seemed quite cool. The currents must be the reason.

[@rubiemabano6905]

It's Panglao

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks Rubie and take care.

[@sdickinson5234]

I would not feel safe in this boat for a five hour trip. No life jackets, no signal flares, no radio, no fire extinguisher.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

I don't think I would want to go very far in one of these small bancas either but he makes the round trip almost every day I think.

[@EternallyGod]

You need to get on a boat with over 1000 horsepower, that wasnt wild at all. You were just on a normal boat on the water.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

I understand what you are saying Kirk. That skinny banca was tossed around a bit by the waves and it was a fun and easy way to get back.

[@lakwatserongpatrick6873]

Wow . Thank you for visiting our resort sir :) -Patrick Torres from Arthoghin Beach Resort

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks for showing up around Patrick. It looks like you have a nice place there.

[@lakwatserongpatrick6873]

@@AmazingPhilippines1 thank you :) enjoy your day and more adventures :) looking forward for more videos :)