The Real EL NIDO 🇵🇭

[@mathilde7871]

I used to watch ur Portugal vlogs a years ago.. I'm surprised u are in my country. I like both of you because you always smiling when you talk about something on your vlog. This couple the most auntentic vloggers when it comes to travel. 🙂🙂🙂

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hello Mathilde 👋 It's so wonderful to hear that you watched our Portugal videos... it's lovely to know that those videos resonated with you back then, and now we're showing our awesome experiences in your beautiful country 🇵🇭♥️ We appreciate your kindness and support more than words can say 🙏🤗 I shared your comment on our Instagram Story, as it means so much to us to receive such lovely feedback XX😍♥️ ~ Mandy

[@epi_diet023]

I love watching this couple with full of positivity and good vibes, rather than complaining 😊.

[@FrugalTravellers]

That is so wonderful to hear, Epifanny. Thank you so much for your lovely comment 🙏😍♥️

[@elen6983]

Mandy and Lee capture my heart with their frugal travel tips without "Filipino click baiting." I started to watch their Sri Lanka series, and I really love how they appreciate each local food they try. They adjust to what the locals can offer, and that is something.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much for your wonderful comment, Simone. I actually shared it on our Instagram Story as it really means so much to us when we receive such kind feedback. Thank you 🙏😍♥️ ~ Mandy

[@farahkhelifi4398]

What beautiful memories as we are following your steps which were ours in 2022 ! Loved the people there😊

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Farah, and for sharing your beautiful memories 🤗❤️🇵🇭

[@TitaMariamLovesfoodandtravel]

Here watching. Congratulations on your 30K subs 🎉❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much. We're so happy to have reached this awesome milestone 🤗♥️

[@jlodarl2k889]

I appreciate the way you do things. You travel like a local. I travel like you do and was more enjoyable when youtube wasn’t that poular in early 2000 yet. I only have a lot of pictures. 😂 Karenderia food is always the best price back then is only around 5-10PHP. It’s nostalgic, good old memories on my younger years. Keep up the good work! ❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

We're so glad that you enjoyed this and it reminded you of your happy travel memories. Best wishes 🙏❤️🇵🇭

[@allthingsleo-dubai]

I was looking for something to watch in yt and i found this channel and i love watching it, im a new subscriber now and continue to support your lovely channel and all your videos here. Amazing! Always take care you both maam and sir. God bless you. ❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@allthingsleo-dubai Thank you so much for your lovely comment 🙏😍 We had a wonderful time in the Philippines, and have many more videos in our Pinoy playlist. We hope you enjoy them: PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭: kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrm9Npya3L_hhtKCInmeN_j1

[@toriahmyworld]

First time see a foreigner eating typical Filipino dish. Nice one! +1 sub!

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's so lovely, thank you for subscribing 🙏 We had such an amazing time in the Philippines, and here's our playlist with more videos to come from Palawan and Manila: PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭: kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrm9Npya3L_hhtKCInmeN_j1

[@toriahmyworld]

Yeah! I've seen the playlist, and played all Hope you had or having a good time! (* ´ ▽ ` *)ﾉ

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@toriahmyworld That's so wonderful to hear, thank you. We had an amazing time in the Philippines, and there are more videos to come from Palawan and Manila 🇵🇭❤️

[@f22at12mm]

Headed here in September, another great video!!! Enjoy Pakistan!! Much love!

[@FrugalTravellers]

Have an awesome time, Scott! We're so pleased you enjoyed this video. Pakistan is amazing... we're in Gilgit-Baltistan, looking out at 7,000+ metre snowcapped mountains 🤗😁

[@f22at12mm]

@@FrugalTravellers That's my aim to see Gilgit. What a special place. There's a small lodge there looks like a fairytale. I'll await your videos.

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@f22at12mm Gilgit-Baltistan is such a stunning region. That lodge sounds fascinating... what's it called? We'll go and look for it 🤗😁

[@f22at12mm]

@@FrugalTravellers I'll find pic and name. It's just magic.

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@f22at12mm Excellent, thank you.

[@rollingwiththepauls]

So nice that you got to travel to Palawan; it's still on our bucket list. Still love the way you both go to a place and really capture the moments and reactions...really makes us feel like we're right there with you! 🤩

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much, PAULS 🙏♥️. It really is so wonderful to hear such lovely feedback from you both, as you've been part of the Frugal Travellers family for years now, abd we always love to hear from you 🤗. Palawan was amazing, and hadms made us want to visit more of the Philippines 7000+ islands! We'll have to plan another trip there 🇵🇭♥️

[@bhello99]

🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 love you guys! just on the go & the positivity is superb!

[@FrugalTravellers]

Oh, that is so lovely to hear, thank you 🙏🥰❤️

[@melikaicanete]

Lovely couple ❤enjoy your vacation ❤beautiful ❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you! 🤗 We had such a wonderful time 😍🇵🇭

[@sicilian-american]

vanilla beach was awesome..i stayed right up the road from there. the massage place organic i think its called was 500 pesos for 1 hour oil massage and it was awesome. right there by vanilla beach so convenient

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's great to hear 😊 You can't beat a good massage and then a lovely beach! 😍

[@kalpalahiru]

Very beautiful beach You are such a talented creator, keep doing what you’re doing!

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Lahiru 🙏🤗

[@blackvise357]

you can learn from this couple what budget travelling is ❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much 🙏. We love to live this way and hope to help others to as well. 🙏😍

[@steves7013]

The beach looks great. The cliff side house amazing. The food great, I thought there would be more veggie options! Take care and stay safe 🙏❤🇬🇧

[@FrugalTravellers]

We loved our accommodation in El Nido, Steve... it was wonderful having so much space, 2 balconies AND getting a Thermos of hot water for tea every day. We were happy to find some great veggie options as well 🙏🤗

[@fatima1995ahmed]

What a beautiful beach 😍

[@FrugalTravellers]

Isn't it absolutely stunning, Fatima 🏝️🇵🇭😍

[@louieranque9599]

Thank you for visiting the Philippines. Hope you enjoy your travel.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hello Louie 👋 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. We had an amazing time in the Philippines, and meet such wonderful people 🥰🤗 There's so much more to see, so we'll definitely be back! 🇵🇭❤️😍

[@amaliahightower]

Lee and Mandy, thanks for this great finds ie accommodations and locals carinderia’s (turo turo)💚 It’s going on my playlist. Imo...the 1k pesos for accommodation is real cheap for El Nido. I was in Bohol and Siquijor and the accommodations I found were expensive. Stayed at Airbnb.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much, Amalia. Yes, we thought it was such a brilliant find and really enjoyed our stay there 🤗🥰

[@epi_diet023]

That is what I missed in the Philippines .Just stop by at the carinderia to get freshly cooked ,nutritious ,cheap but delicious food.I got hungry here 😊😊😊.

[@FrugalTravellers]

We know exactly what you mean, Epifanny. We were always so hungry when editing these Philippines videos 😋🇵🇭❤️

[@Karenemm1]

Hi Mandy and Lee - Lovely Place you are Staying at - Cliffside Cottages - The View is Brilliant - Great Video - Thanks Mandy and Lee X

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hello Karen 👋 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It was an amazing place to stay, and we loved the Cliffside Cottages... I'd go back there in a flash 🤗😁

[@Karenemm1]

@@FrugalTravellers Such an Amazing Place - So Beautiful X

[@holdmymilkshake]

A quick and easy remedy against jellyfish stings is vinegar. Carry a small packet with you the next time you go swimming. Cheers.

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's a genius idea, thank you! 🙏🤗

[@ahjacobs1967]

Love the video and your smiling faces ❤😊

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's so lovely, thank you ❤️🥰

[@Killerchihauhau]

Hello . I’m enjoying your videos and living vicariously especially the food. Can you ask and see what kind of oils are used i the foods ? I’m curious if they use seed oils . Thanks so much

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hello k w, and thank you so much for your lovely comment. We were in the Philippines in November-December, but hopefully someone will be able to answer your excellent question.

[@Killerchihauhau]

@@FrugalTravellers no problem. I read they use coconut oils a lot . Safe travels .

[@yanadventures]

LOVE YOU MANDY AND LEE 🥰🥰🥰❤❤❤👏👏👏👏 Another beautiful episode you made here.... i am being quite a big fan now of both you...such a lovely and nice couple.....God bless always in your Philippine adventures......very respectful couple in terms of cultural experience....always such a fresh view to look at your videos....cheers! 🥰❤🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭👏👏👏👏

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏❤️🙏❤️. We try our hardest to show the best of what we see in a realistic way. We love the feedback you give us. Sending hugs 🙏❤️🙏

[@bromartyt7143]

WOW EL NIDO IVE NEVER BEEN THERE ITS EXPENSIVE..LOVE THE PALAWAN.TAKE CARE ALWAYS

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much 🙏🤗

[@philiplu7065]

I'm not fond of going to turn turo to eat but with your british accent describing the menus there, everything sounds delectable and im planning to eat there 😊

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's such a wonderful compliment, Philip, thank you 🙏🤗

[@cindybruin4888]

Omg, can't believe there's a Macca's up there near el nido. Sure has changed since my visit. Lol That zipline right up my alley, definitely put that on my list. Downtown el nido I don't recognise anything, things change I guess. Nice that you can swim at the beach there, wasn't clean before so at least some improvement. Awesome accommodation.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Yes . Maccas is in town. I guess that's a benchmark for how touristy a place becomes. 🫣 The zipline looked fun. I bet you'd love it. I'm not surprised how fast El Nido would have changed due to its popularity. I think I preferred Port Barton due to its more laid back vibe. Still lovely beaches around Nido though. 🙏

[@myendlesslove5120]

New subscriber here

[@FrugalTravellers]

You are more than welcome 🙏❤️ Here's our Philippines playlist 👍 kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrm9Npya3L_hhtKCInmeN_j1&si=33ETeop-UOLDAv4g

[@georginaelliots7666]

L❤VE The Cliffside Cottages.... not that expensive.... Did you booked it Online in Advance?😊

[@FrugalTravellers]

It was such a wonderful place to stay. We'd bumped into someone from the ferry who was staying there, and we couldn't believe how lovely it was for the very reasonable price! 🙏😍

[@jenjaxskye]

Sorbetes = Ice Cream 🍦 Jhong jhong, maybe is the brand or seller’s name 🤭

[@FrugalTravellers]

Ah, that makes sense. Thank you so much for sharing this information 🙏🤗

[@tuting1965]

Nice, Carinderia budget meal same price in manila the food looks good, Kare kare partner with fish paste to enchance more taste

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks for the great tip about kare kare.

[@victoriaaletaaustria2817]

Ask the locals. You need to pour vinegar on jellyfish sting. Or dunno if you believe, people in the province would say urinate on it. That's the catch in going to the beach during rainy season, it's jellyfish time too.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you for sharing the vinegar tip... we knew about the other one but Lee didn't fancy doing that on such a busy beach 😂.

[@EdgarEnova]

🥰🥰🥰

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you for the love 🥰😍♥️

[@soniph.563]

นํ้าส้มสายชูกันได้ 🪼แมงกะพรุน 😊

[@FrugalTravellers]

Oh, that's a great tip re: vinegar! Thank you so much 🙏🤗

[@carolinacadabra8278]

I got stung by jellyfish in Hawaii. It’s no fun!

[@FrugalTravellers]

Oh no! I definitely feel for you, Carolina 🙏🤗

[@jenjaxskye]

Turo Turo = Point Point 👉🏼🍛 👉🏼🍲 cause you point with your fingers what you want to eat, no menu 👉🏼🍛

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's so cool! We love turo turo 😋🇵🇭❤️

[@PlanetImo]

I'd never thought of stingray as a food.

[@chitocucio4573]

I had Kinunot na Pagi or stingray at the Mayon Observatory in Albay.

[@FrugalTravellers]

It was surprisingly tasty 😋

[@robertdobbins6039]

did the jelly fish survive ????

[@sicilian-american]

thats not soup with that chicken,its gravy. its not bad but i ate the chicken with sweet chili sauce. i ate chicken in bohol & some other places in philippines at a place called angelos & another place called miss krispy.. miss krispy was always packed but the taste is worth the wait. cheap too

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks for the great information... we'll look out for those places when we visit Bohol.

[@lbunnygordon1133]

If just 1 of you at beach where do you put your things for a swim..always a problem for me as no longer trust.. are prices for a room per person or for the room please? Looks lovely... hope your jellyfish sting cured fast. Remember they were everywhere at a Mexican beach... would lkve to go ..we only get 1 month entry from Uk so would hace to try to get a cheaper flight...

[@FrugalTravellers]

Some great questions, lbuuny. If it's just Lee at the beach, as so often happens, he just takes his sarong down... or maybe his phone as well, and keeps an eye on it. We always show room prices per night. We had 28 days in the Philippines, on a 30 day visa, and were able to see so much, even travelling at a fairly slow pace. It's a great destination ❤️🇵🇭

[@bhello99]

🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you for the love 🙏❤️🥰

[@gigigavino-punsalang7400]

Usually foreigners are asking why don't we have vegetarian options in big restaurants. Where are the veggies? Filipinos usually eat veggies at home so veggies are not offered in restaurants. So foreigners/tourists must turn to turo-turo/karenderya/hole in the wall food shop to eat/buy vegetarian options. Specially if the home cook is really good, it's as if you've been invited to a Filipino home.

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's great information, thank you. We loved eating at turo-turo places... such delicious food 😋

[@Lenilugz5406]

Those type of foreigners are just whining sexpats who are not invited in Filipino homes.

[@gigigavino-punsalang7400]

That's not a soup. It's gravy for the fried chicken.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Oh, thank you so much for the correction 🙏🤗

[@jmrs211]

iglesia ni cristo is actually not a catholic church 😅 bagoong is shrimp paste. it is indeed has a fishy taste 😊

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much for sharing this information 🙏😊

[@gigigavino-punsalang7400]

Iglesia ni Cristo(INC) is not THE Catholic Church. INC is an independent nontrinitarian Christian Church founded in 1913.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much for the correction.

[@onelonleyfarmer]

Igesia Ni Cristo is not Catholic my friends. my wife and I are members and your always welcome to worship service. it translates to The Church Of Christ.

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@onelonleyfarmer Thank you so much for the correction, and for your very kind invitation 🤗♥️

[@gigigavino-punsalang7400]

St Francis of Asisi Parish Church IS a Catholic Church.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@vermont741]

It's spelled turo-turo

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks for that, Martin.

[@jserenity]

That church is not catholic thou

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you, we didn't realise.

[@fashionfgurl18]

Palawan is too big, most of it is untapped especially the southern part, there are still indgenous living in the forests

[@FrugalTravellers]

It's an incredible place to visit, and I just wish we'd had longer there! ❤️🇵🇭

[@polgonzales]

⭐️ Iglesia ni Christo is not Roman Catholic. In fact, it should be Iglesia NO Christo as they do not believe Jesus Christ is God. In my book, that’s a cult. Just want to be fair with my catholic friends.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much for correcting us. It's invaluable to hear from locals, especially when we get things wrong.