Exploring Surigao, Mindanao, Philippines 1

[@boognow6728]

great video very informative.

[@I.can.do.8]

Beautiful as always. We were living in Nonoc Island, Surigao back in 1967. I will do my best to go back to visit.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

There is so much to see and do in the Philippines Sili. Safe travels.

[@erost.v9855]

Mam kilala nyo po ba si james tabada taga nonoc island din po sya galing sya sa jesus cabarrus school.

[@I.can.do.8]

@@erost.v9855 Sorry. Hindi ko siya kilala.

[@erost.v9855]

@@I.can.do.8 ahh ok po. Pero yung zarragoza po na island na maganda ang view nonoc island din po ba iyon?

[@mnlifeandpets]

Bah.... Very Wonderful VLog ...

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks MN WorldBD.

[@ecaben9050]

Nice to see that Surigao has progressed with businesses in the town center. I went once with a church charity relief mission in the mountains there. There is so much beauty but very sad to see how people live.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

It was an interesting trip ECA BEN. There are lots of more remote areas of the Philippines and other nations as well where life is quite a bit different than in the city.

[@janedudynsky5067]

The tricycles are big. I big person can fit easily. Thanks Rod for sharing.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Tricycles vary greatly by area and these are quite large Jane. Perhaps because there seem to be far fewer jeepneys here and not taxis.

[@versacejeans9327]

Nice to see you made a video about Surigao, I lived there for three years I can’t fault the city it’s probably one of the best cities in the Philippines, if you want the best food five star restaurant go to Parkway hotel next to it is flavours restaurant, ask for Chef Bong and if you are staying in the hotel ask for Godofredo they are my best friends and they will look after you.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks for sharing all of this information. I will make a note of it. We did not get to that hotel but we stayed at the Hotel Tavern.

[@KrissBartlett]

Cool looks so nice there Rod thanks for sharing

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks for watching Kriss. It was an interesting trip.

[@darya2689]

I miss my hometown 😔thank you for showing it!

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks Dareen. It was a nice visit.

[@maxmiser286]

They have some funky trikes. Nice to see parts of Mindanao.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

The trikes really vary greatly by area and manufacturer Max and it is interesting to see how they use what they have to carry so many people and freight.

[@garymclure1]

Great to see surigao city again. Have been there many times and know all the places on the video very well. Tavern hotel across from the bay is a very popular place to stay as is the city suites which is 5 mins from mcDonalds

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

I enjoyed the visit very much Gary. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@dennisb7930]

Great Video Rod I enjoyed Surigao we went to Sierigao island at spur of the moment in summertime there only 2 days would love to go again for 10 days. Thanks Rod enjoy your hard work on these very informative vids

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks for watching Dennis. One could easily spend several more days in the area exploring and enjoying the sites.

[@daddybob6096]

Good one Rod, very interesting, never been past Davao airport only when in transit between Singapore and Mactan and vice versa. Take care Sir Rod.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks for watching Bob. It was an interesting trip.

[@bmeisterusafirst4317]

Great video Rod! As always I appreciate your take on any area that you're focusing your attention on! Upon your traffic observation on the peaceful functioning of that extremely busy intersection maybe road rage would be greatly reduced here in western countries if all traffic lights were eliminated? Yeah that's the ticket! LOL! I'm really looking forward to the rest of this series and anything else you ultimately do on this under represented (in terms of vlogs) area of the Philippines! Thanks so much for your quality work as always enjoy your travels, take care and stay safe! Sincerely, BM

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

LOL. Eliminating traffic lights in the USA might not be the answer BM. It has a lot to do with attitude. It was a fun trip but we could have easily extended it for another day or 2 and taken more time to enjoy the area.

[@1967hashem]

Take the ferry north and see beautiful Leyte. Many great islands to check out too as well as where General Douglas MacArthur landed.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Leyte is very close and someday I will take a trip over there as well John. Thanks for watching.

[@ninaricafort7368]

North side of Mindanao is safe farther South is apprehensive to venture. Surigao is a nice city. From there you can go to Butuan city. Thanks for taking us on this trip!

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks for watching Nina. There is so much to see and do in the Philippines.

[@unisavemarket8424]

try to go also in dinagat

[@hamadasliem666sliem2]

i love thes country so much i wish vist 🥰🥰🤗🤗

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Hopefully, in a few months things will open up.

[@hamadasliem666sliem2]

@@AmazingPhilippines1 yah i know lockdown now but i think open after 3 month right

[@oceanic16]

Yes, I stayed at Tavern hotel as well. Nice breakfast buffet. Nice BBQ stalls nearby and just brought it back to hotel and had it on the balcony while enjoying ocean view. Many of those bancas in front of Tavern Hotel go to Siargao and it is cheaper to fly into surigao. Will definitely return and explore further. Siargao is domestic only airport, but so is surigao as well.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

It was an enjoyable trip and I hope to return and see more of the area as well. Thanks for watching and sharing that info.

[@JosephJaneth]

Wow good luck

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

It was an interesting trip Joseph. Thanks for watching.

[@nielcalubag3083]

Nice video sir thank you😊 My home town

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks Niel. Surigao City is an interesting place. We enjoyed our trip.

[@PhilippinesMyParadise]

Hello Rod You turn into Sinbad (Sindbad) the Sailor recently with all the islands hopping, which is great for your own enjoyment as it's for us being introduced to different parts of the beautiful Philippines! Thank you very much. Best regards/ Ned!

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

It is good to get out of the city and one's own island/province occasionally Ned, as you know. So much to see and do.

[@derektolliday7694]

Good video rod, living here in Manila is different to the province but I intend to visit more of the Philippines, been to Mindanao had a great time and much cheaper than Manila, enjoyed watching the video 😎👍.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

What part of Manila are you in Derek? I have lived in Los Angeles for a couple years and I think Manila would we a bit too big for my comfort....but I could do it.

[@derektolliday7694]

Amazing Philippines we live in pasig city it not bad but the traffic can drive you crazy 😜 but the province is pretty near.

[@francoiswilliams]

Actually Surigao del Sur, where Klub Safari is situated...is quite a BIT better than Surigao City, which is just va jumping off point for Siargao Island...but not a bad little city...as they go...

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks for sharing that Francois. I wish I had more time to see the surrounding area also.

[@francoiswilliams]

Come by my place next time...the real Philippines...near San Francisco etc...

[@travelerborja3393]

come here in MetrO CDO City Mindanao,my fren rod,,,,c you soon here & your welcome here anytime

[@WaynesAdventure]

Nice place Rod. My wife and I looking so forward to living in the Philippines within the next 7 years. What are some good places in the province to live that you recommend? Thanks look forward to your great videos

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Some expats like to live just outside of the "big" city Wayne so they are close to the better hospitals and malls while still saving some money by living out a bit. Talisay City just south of Cebu City. Liloan, Compostela, and Danao City are just to the north of Cebu City. Some like the Bacolod City area. Dumaguete is a smaller but good sized city with many expats living there. Iloilo City is also a medium-sized city. I would suggest making a list of your priorities and go from there. Cebu City has the largest international airport after Manila making it more convenient to travel.

[@unisavemarket8424]

@@AmazingPhilippines1 try to look for malimono in surigao

[@danieljr.escobal9006]

wow surigao

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Surigao was a great trip and we could have spent a couple of more days exploring Daniel.

[@maloumartin]

Awesome vid and thanks for sharing Rod. What's in your next agenda? Davao? Camiguin? hehehe! So looking forward to our retirement.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

This was a fun trip Malou with a lot packed into a short time. There are lots of things to see and do in most areas of the Philippines so it was nice to visit out of Cebu. Not sure about the next trip yet.

[@caseylance88]

Great video. You know your doing something right on your channel when you have almost 100 likes on videos and not a single thumb down. lol I'm from Texas but I was in Cebu back earlier in the year Rod, I thought about sending you a message but it was the day before I left before I came up with the idea. I'll be back in Cebu towards the end of the year, lunch is on me if you'd like to meet up

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

I usually get 1 dislike on most videos so someone takes the time to let me know they don't like me for some reason. LOL. But that is okay as a dislike is better than no interaction at all according to KZbin. My email is [e-mail] so stay in touch Casey.

[@marcdfrench2257]

Hi, Good i ve your email now, me too invite you to lunch soon, but we go angel burger LOL I tease you , god vid . Bye Marc

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

LOL. Angel Burger. I have tried them once. 2 for the price of 1 or as they say, Buy 1, Take 1.

[@unisavemarket8424]

try also in dinagat

[@versacejeans9327]

I had to move away from Surigao due the continuous earthquake and after shocks which are still happening till now, it’s a pity because it’s a great city,

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

They did have one shortly before we got there and there were some bridge repairs going on because of it. Less than a year ago one killed several people as you probably know.

[@leofreihofer]

Nice video. Did you walk the plank? That looked fun.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

That might be a little tricky when the seas are a little rougher Leo but it seems to work all right most of the time.

[@Pascal-asia]

good info friend :)

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks for watching Pascal. It was an interesting trip.

[@dindofamador7292]

ty sir...

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks for watching Dindo.

[@veronicaswann1360]

How far was your hotel from Airport? I'm looking for a decent hotel. I'm disabled and have a hard time walking. I DONT let it stop me. Hehe. Resorts? Sounds good. I'll finish your VLog

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

It was about a 29 minute ride Veronica and they offer free pickup and return to the airport in their van which makes it convenient. I think this is one of the best choices in town.

[@veronicaswann1360]

Amazing Philippines Thank you so much! I'm disabled and use a walker. I'm in search of Handicap Accommodations. I've learned to do my research, after all my travels to Europe.

[@veronicaswann1360]

Amazing Philippines what was the name of your Hotel? Thank you so much, I appreciate your videos and your time.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Tavern Hotel was the name of the hotel I stayed at Veronica. There is a main one and a second one in town also. safe travels to you.

[@LonskiBig]

....how far to Malaybalay City.....???

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

I am not sure Lonnie. Probably check one of the mapping apps like Maps.ME or google maps.

[@AmericanExpatInThePhilippines]

It isn't so far from me, but it'd take me 4 1/2 hours to get there.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Travel time can add up quickly here with so many islands to transit.

[@christian2119]

At 0:22 that’s my uncle in the yellow😂

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

I intentionally got him in the video because I thought he was your uncle Christian. LOL. It is always interesting when this happens. Thanks for watching.

[@travelerborja3393]

you have Filipina girlfriend her e in Philippines?

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Yes, I have a girlfriend.