First Impressions of Siargao, Philippines 🇵🇭

[@SimsimsamTravels]

What do you think about this tradition? Let me know in the comments

[@timurina]

I think you should make it a tradition to travel with that German dude

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Haha, unfortunately he's back in Germany

[@gibstron]

What is his KZbin channel so I will subscribe

[@SimsimsamTravels]

@gibstron he does tiktok only, link is in the description

[@kasumpang09]

I'm Filipino but I don't like and don't support cock fighting

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

One of favorite islands in the country! So beautiful

[@SimsimsamTravels]

I had a blast, wished I could have stayed longer

[@marialeonoraviejo3946]

You know what I like the most with this guy is his contagious smile. He smiles I smile as well. I enjoy watching your videos. Please continue travelling and making videos, bc you are bringing us in every travel videos of yours. Keep safe Sam and enjoy life!

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Haha thank you 😊 I hope we can continue for a long time

[@ymerejSetellag-bd4qe]

👏👏👏

[@bamboogirl365]

Very respectful guy and the smile is contagious!

[@SimsimsamTravels]

😊🙏 thanks

[@rockshelltgistv6329]

I never skip all your vlogs in the Philippines. Thank you because its like I go all the places you go too.

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Thank you 😊 I'm glad you are enjoying the videos and coming along the travels

[@lipskie7202]

I love you bro. You are respectful and a polite traveller

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Thank you 😊🫶

[@makoytan9952]

love the energy and attitude, road to 10k subs,lets go Simsimsam !

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Thank you 💪🚀

[@RochKin-n8h]

Awesome vlog in Siargao. Really enjoyed it.👍🏼❤️

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Thanks 😊

[@jinada27]

I love your videos man, very authentic. Keep it up! Glad youre enjoying your stay~

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Thank you 😊

[@Louisa-Reyes]

OMG!!! My crush!!! I wish I was home to take a picture with you. I’m so jealous. Maybe I can catch up with you the next time you go back to the Philippines. ♥️♥️♥️

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Hey Louisa, might be a while until I'm heading back to the Philippines. But surely we can take pictures together 😊 what's your province in the Phils?

[@Louisa-Reyes]

@@SimsimsamTravels I’m from Mexico, Philippines. It’s in Luzon. I am a Pampangeña. Pampanga is known as the Culinary Capital of the Philippines. The food is incredible. And oooooh, the women are soooo pretty! You can Google that, I didn’t make that up. 😉 But anyway, I grew up in the states. Living in Miami. I haven’t been to the Philippines since I left. If I ever go back, I would stay in Palawan, Boracay and Cebu, Not Pampanga, not much to do there. Can’t wait to see your next video, Sam!!!♥️

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Ah yes, I only drove through on my way up to Sadaga. Nice destinations you are choosing there. Haha, also no need to google that 😁

[@Louisa-Reyes]

@@SimsimsamTravels 🥰

[@OllilleT]

Hey Sam. I still don't know if I want to say anything about this tradition, so yeah. The coconuts look very tasty, I want to try them sometime. Glad to see you are enjoying your time. Stay safe. 👊

[@ericmjrs798]

Hope you'll enjoy your stay in the Philippines. Welcome.

[@SimsimsamTravels]

I did, thanks 😊

[@peruvianbreed8719]

When you go to the Philippines you will be instant celebrity 😂😂😂

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Haha, pictures pictures pictures 😄

[@LarzieKircher]

You are making me hungry, my saliva is dripping, I MISS MY NATIVE COUNTRY, WATCHING YOU MAKING ME HOMESICK, I AM A NURSE WORKING ABROAD IN USA, KEEP VLOGGING, YOU NEED TO HAVE A LOT OF FOLLOWERS, THANK YOU AND “ GOD” bless you

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Haha, I feel you. Same for me when I watch vlogs. Thanks a lot and keep up the good work 😊 fellow aged care nursing assistant 😉

[@appleromas694]

Thats funny with the human drone haha!

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Hilarious 😄

[@Growithkris]

Amazing to meet you in Siargao bro, its Kris haha

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Hello brother 😊 same here

[@MarcusSmart21]

everyone wants taking pictures with you sam awesome 😎💪📸

[@gerlene1508]

Enjoy sam

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Haha, Siargao was crazy for that. So many pictures 😅

[@cromwelondon]

Goodluck to your next new country to visit . Ingat Sam!🙏

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Salamat po 🙏

[@loretafalcutila501]

Wow..I miss coconut

[@SimsimsamTravels]

I could have 1 every day as well 😄

[@kat7546]

So nice this vlog again. Lots of action. So nice also, you met 2 fellow vloggers.........It's true most of the food in Philippines these days is very sweet or too salty. It is becoming hard to find authentic Pinoy food.😢

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Yeah, very hard to avoid sugar in the Philippines 😅

[@junkristoffertamon2414]

Godbless always po🙏

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Salamat po 🙏

[@cromwelondon]

Hi Sam it’s a nice vlog glad you enjoyed Siargao. Take care!

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Thank you 😊🙌

[@Evejalladin]

❤😊❤ Enjoy our beautiful country ❤😊

[@SimsimsamTravels]

I did :) Thank you

[@andrewmccune2895]

Amazing video, always showing us the real side. At first, I was turned off at cockfighting but cant be hypocritical whilst eating chicken in the west where they have worse conditions.

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Thank you 😊 exactly, it's we have to think about what we do in our countries first, before we criticise others 👍 good that you think like that

[@glendaraguin9086]

NICE TO MEET YOU in Filipino " kina gaga lak kitang Makilala. ❤

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Thanks for that :)

[@ArjudePar]

Temur,i think famous TikTokers. I'm looking island hopping with temur Nice video 😁

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Yeah, cool guy 🙌

[@carmelitajacinto2896]

new subs here enjoy the Phils❤

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Thanks 😊

[@rockshelltgistv6329]

Waiting to see you in AFAM Bridge.

[@SimsimsamTravels]

😁👍

[@hazel-ivyacebuche5687]

Subbed! Amazing content.

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Thank you 😊🙏

[@dinbee4611]

While cockfighting is banned in many countries, in the Philippines we even have grand derby fights called the "Slashers Cup", a grand international prestigious event held at the Araneta Coliseum, Manila where many international cock breeders would join and compete. Gamefowl roosters here are considered gladiators that are bred to fight. While many consider it a violent sport and so they were banned, here it is considered a game and betting sport, held usually during Sundays. What is illegal though are those fights which do not have permits or licenses by the government for they are strictly regulated.

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Yeah, I would have never guessed how big of a sport it is in the Philippines

[@eduardochavacano]

Because Philippines have few Casinos and in some islands, few ways to gamble.

[@florentinodicang2403]

hello sir your new subscriber watching from Baguio City

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Thank you, love Baguio

[@kakorstv9294]

The Cassava you've just ate is also good with ice cream. That is very famous in Bohol maybe next time sam . The Name of the Restau. is Bohol Bee Farm . What makes it delicious is they put coconut milk on it so the taste is quite unique and refreshing❤.

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Sounds good, I hope I remember this next time I'm in Bohol

[@takiBerora]

missed you Big guy!❤

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Taki taki, taki taki RUMBA 🎵🎵🎵 see you next time 😊

[@emelymercado1809]

Please try to visit Claveria

[@therezeparc]

It's been 4 months that I sub you from the time you arrived I don't skip your adds❤❤❤

[@SimsimsamTravels]

You don't know how much I appreciate that. Thank you for following along all those months 🙏

[@marjoriecadanilla7546]

Me too,no matter how long the ads is.that lady at the store,very liberated,no decency😢

[@cromwelondon]

I thought he’s gay😄

[@gillopeztv]

ingat sir ❤❤❤❤

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Thank you, you too 🙏

[@weeble3140]

I skip all ur ads that im able to becuz im impatient....but that doesn't mean that I don't 💙 u tho....😂🤣 🙏🏽🙏🏽💙

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Fair enough 😄 I totally understand. I appreciate you watching and leaving comments 🙏 as long as you enjoy it, I'm happy 🫶

[@rommeltan-abing8555]

Wow Rucksack Inn Siargao!!! :)

[@SimsimsamTravels]

😁😁

[@BennLuvsYou24]

@15:00 If the cock lived up to 6 months, it has lived 4x the length of the chicken you had at Jollibee. Chicken are mostly harvested 45 days after hatching.

[@SimsimsamTravels]

True that

[@PabloNaidasjr]

You getting to eat more filipino food sam im happy that you try them like bananacue how about learning surfing too😊

[@SimsimsamTravels]

You just wait a couple more days 😉

[@teresadatig3139]

New subscriber here ❤😊

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Welcome and thanks for subbing 😊

[@elle816]

My friends and I went to Siargao recently and I would very much like to go back but airfare to Siargao is a bit expensive compared to others. You should go to Cloud 9 for sunset viewing. And do the tri-island tour. Lunch was so good. You'll definitely enjoy it. 😁

[@SimsimsamTravels]

It is pricy, that's why I chose bus and ferry to get there as well. I wanted to do the island tour, but I had a motorbike accident, that limited my trip in the end...

[@elle816]

@@SimsimsamTravels oh no. I hope you're doing well now from the accident and nothing too serious. So sorry to hear that. 🙁

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Just some nasty scratches, all healed up 😊 thanks

[@elle816]

@@SimsimsamTravels good to know. Safe travels!

[@peepow2]

LOL, coconuts here in Cebu is cheaper!

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Depends where ☝️ in a touristy place like Moalboal, you easily pay 100 pesos at a local place 😁 officially on the menu

[@SimsimsamTravels]

This is a touristy viewpoint with nothing else around, 60 isn't that bad

[@richardmontederamos8164]

​@@SimsimsamTravelsHere in our place in maasin city southern leyte in my barangay we only give the young coconut to our friend or visitor or just sell only for 10 pesos higher price is 20 pesos

[@richardmontederamos8164]

​@@SimsimsamTravelsHere in our place in maasin city southern leyte in my barangay we only give the young coconut to our friend or visitor or just sell only for 10 pesos higher price is 20 pesos

[@LilyBeth-wm6lg]

Hi sam ❤

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Hello again 😊😊

[@Ronn1203]

That is a made of ground cassava ,we called it salvaro,cassava is a root craft like sweet potatoes.

[@SimsimsamTravels]

So yummy 😁

[@tatajaz4938]

Meet Barbie in siargao 😊

[@SimsimsamTravels]

I was eating right behind her 😅 didn't know who she was unfortunately

[@gibstron]

She's American and famous in Siargao

[@robadventure8007]

The Filipino guy is right that Cockfighting is a tradition...common during Fiestas! Though its a gambling!

[@felipepastrana7184]

Hey,friend. Try and experience traditional fiesta with the local in siargao😁

[@SimsimsamTravels]

I didn't unfortunately, but had a few in the Philippines. But not on camera

[@danifristian]

We also have that tradition here. We called it "sabung ayam" or chicken fighting, no wonder coz Indonesia n Philippines have same ancestor.

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Oh I didn't know it's a think in Indonesia as well. What part are you from?

[@danifristian]

@@SimsimsamTravels Sumatra island. But that tradition has been banned coz it's didn't follow Sharia law. You know that most of Indonesian are Moslem, but I'm not religious though

[@SimsimsamTravels]

I probably won't make it to Sumatra this time, but wanna visit one day. Yeah, I know that, been to Indonesia a couple of times and am here right now :)

[@danifristian]

@@SimsimsamTravels it's okay bro, just keep it up, I'm enjoying your travel vlog. Salamat for those vlogs

[@michaelquiambao1975]

👍Kuya Sam!👋😉 Kamusta? Ingat🙏☝️

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Mabuti bro 😊

[@Russell9778]

Thanks

[@SimsimsamTravels]

🫡

[@RommelAltamirano-u3n]

Visit Polillo island also

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Maybe one day

[@OnePanda512]

i teach you how to get young coconut water .... tell the vendor you want the alumbahin coconut..... less meat but more juice inside and its very fresh taste.... filipino also use that coconut to treat kidney bacteria.... you will know its alumbahin if the husk inside is pinkish

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Oh ok thanks, I hope I remember this when I go back to the Philippines 😅

[@regorflora7915]

cockfighting is our version of gladiators. instead of humans its chickens. but just as brutal. 1st time i witness it i cried. So when somebody call you a chicken for being afraid just remember those gradiator chickens we have

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Puts it in a good spot, being called a chicken 😄

[@rvmateo]

new subscriber here, welcom

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Hi there 👋😊

[@Cons2911]

I’m a local, and I love fresh buko

[@SimsimsamTravels]

So good 😊

[@FilipinaMimi]

🤦🏻‍♀️ That guy said he's scared of Mindanao ? Siargao is in Mindanao!

[@SimsimsamTravels]

True, but he is referring to parts of Mindanao (west and central) that are being warned of to travel into by governments and locals

[@jbbalbin7069]

O wow man you are rocking all the way through out your journey with the locals. You seem to enjoy every minute of your stay. It is a breath of gresh watching foreigners like you in the videos you make always with a smile on your face.. Just keep on rocking ang enjoying bro and continue to make good memories about your stay in the Philippines!!! Stay safe always.

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Thanks a lot 😊 yes, I really enjoyed my time in the Philippines and the welcoming pinoys. Hard not to smile there 😁

[@bongm6039]

Cockfighting is huge in the Philippines. Betting is based on honor system. If you take a bet and lose or win you had better honor it or you will be in a world of trouble.

[@SimsimsamTravels]

So amazing how that works

[@mimiblitberg]

I grew up with uncles who were into cock fights. It is cruel, but like you said the commercial chickens aren't treated much better either. 🤷‍♀. First time seeing those human drones and it does makes for great videos! Leave it to pinoys! 🤣🤣 Mann, we're gonna miss you, Sam when your PH series is done!😥

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Yeah, it is such a normal thing in the Philippines. Especially loved by men, so passionate. The human drone was something 😄 kudos to them. It's almost over Mimi, I already miss the Philippines...

[@apriltan3802]

Sam u hv to Print Card not everyone can remember ur blog, u give it a try

[@SimsimsamTravels]

I've got stickers now 😊 but the name is so easy to remember 😅

[@mharvztv]

what's chris' channel?

[@SimsimsamTravels]

It's in the description 👍

[@apriltan3802]

What’s his blog?

[@SimsimsamTravels]

The link is in the description 👍

[@euniceneuenschwander5107]

That's manyok.

[@SimsimsamTravels]

And it's delicious 😁

[@AlejandroJakebriones]

what mindanao is not danger island bro so peace in here

[@SimsimsamTravels]

I was comfortable in Mindanao, just some parts are being warned by locals and government not to visit. I haven't been, so I can't judge

[@MargieMarbebe-ql2gj]

❤😮😊🔥👆❤️😍🙏🇵🇭👍

[@SimsimsamTravels]

🫶😁🙃🚀🇵🇭😉✌️

[@NishimuraYoshiyuki]

What happen this vlog or video already I watched yesterday???

[@SimsimsamTravels]

KZbin didn't like it much, so I had to edit it a bit 😉

[@NishimuraYoshiyuki]

@@SimsimsamTravels ok enjoy and keep safe

[@mikep5731]

OMG! My undies just fell off seeing timur❤❤❤

[@SimsimsamTravels]

😂😂😂😂

[@jeffyON3]

Coconut P60 each????

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Reasonable price for a tourist spot actually

[@TeacherEric173]

Cockfighting has existed in the Philippines since before the Spanish invasion. Indigenous tribes and early settlers engaged in cockfighting for leisure and amusement, transforming into a form of gambling during Spanish rule. I do not view it as cruel, as animals naturally engage in combat just like humans do in wrestling, boxing, and karate & etc. I was disappointed when the Filipina couldn't correctly interpret "Nice to Meet You" in Cebuano, translating it as "Nalipay ko Nagkaila ta" at 23:07. It made me feel both sad and angry. I wondered how she would handle more serious English phrases and sentences. It seemed like she was just seeking attention and trying to impress good-looking foreigners. While I don't want to judge her, I couldn't help but feel this way, as I was raised in a city where clubbing and prostitution were common sources of income during the American presence in the country in the 70s and 80s.

[@SimsimsamTravels]

I can tell how embedded it is to filipino culture and how passionate everyone involved is. As for the translation, not everybody is good at it on the spot 😄 I struggle to translate between German and English as well

[@BennLuvsYou24]

@@SimsimsamTravels The closest Tagalog translation that is normally used is "Ikinagagalak kong makilala ka". Translated literally it means "I'm glad to know you". Quite a mouthful but if you can nail that one that would be impressive. Haha.

[@BojasFamily]

Cock fighting is and always regulated so with official permission. Iligal competition subject to prison and fines.Hope you enjoy and much fun though out your stay.

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Thank you, really enjoyed the Philippines 🙌

[@PatrickLopez259]

Reupload??

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Yep, had to cut a few bits. KZbin wasn't happy with the first version 🤷‍♂️

[@PatrickLopez259]

@@SimsimsamTravels i think because of the cockfighting photage??

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Exactly, even though I didn't show the actual fights and blurred the animal after 🤷‍♂️

[@rosebrown2267]

but Siargao is in Mindanao

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Yes, but he is referring to parts of Mindanao (west and central) that are being warned of to travel into by governments and locals 👍

[@sherylcastro5688]

Everybody wants to be a content creator now…. PHILIPPINES IS THEIR GO TO PLACE NOW TO STACK UP SUBSCRIBERS 😩

[@almh_23]

hindi na. PH views are down.

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Because it's fun to do while travelling. There aren't many that give up their job to really become content creators. It's also quite some work and you have to be watchable to be successful. I think the time to go for a quick following to the Philippines are over as well. I for example just had a blast travelling all over the place 😊

[@sherylcastro5688]

Everybody wants to be a content creator now… Lol. It seems

[@marukuAron]

I thought u are filipino😂😂😂

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Oh really? 😄😄

[@BennLuvsYou24]

@@SimsimsamTravels I have a friend here in Canada who is Filipino and wears that same jersey all the time. He looks just like you, long curly hair just like yours and tall and bronzed skin too. Sadly cocaine destroyed him. I don't even know where he is now. People call him "buddy"

[@marukuAron]

@@SimsimsamTravels I thought You are half filipino😭😭

[@PercivalBerongoy]

SIARGAO IS PART OF MINDANAO

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Correct, but he's talking about other parts

[@herchickenlegs4]

This game is not for me 😢😢😢

[@SimsimsamTravels]

I understand

[@jaysongopio9702]

Php60? Huy😒😰

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Not a bad price for a tourist location honestly. I've seen 100 and above

[@kimberly7630]

30:00 what's his @tiktok?

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Check the description 😁