I Don't Know Why Everyone Skips Manila | Philippines 🇵🇭

Not sure why everyone says to skip this city. There is tons to see here in Manila, in the Philippines. Some good, some not so good, there's definitely beautiful developments in parts of the city and also some parts where reality just hits different. We definitely did not expect Manila to be so built up. I'm not entirely sure what we were expecting, but we were pleasantly surprised and enjoyed this city!! So much that we even extended another 3 nights!
We hope you enjoy watching all parts of this vlog and we hope this brings some insight as to what it's actually like here.
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[@RaffyDionisio]

I am grateful I was born and raised in the Philippines. Beautiful country, beautiful people and beautiful culture.

[@nocheckinbags]

Yes we agree!! Love the Philippines 🇵🇭😁

[@pingyu5141]

I love my own my native land... Philippines my Philippines 😂

[@edching908]

It just deserves a BETTER government, that's all.

[@pingyu5141]

@@edching908 Oh you are late in your thoughts! We now have THE BEST government after Marcos Sr. era more than 4 decades ago! PBBM is the best president ever.. what is Cory, Fidel, erap, Gloria, Noynoy, and the worst Digong!! They were all bullshit!

[@kiboloy_sonofabitch]

Yes philippines is the worst place in asia !!! A lot pollution and drug addicts and poverty is everywhere !!! Only rich chinese is getting richer!!!

[@Ilove-zc1zm]

Whoever reads this please STOP saying that PHILIPPINES IS DANGEROUS.

[@kiboloy_sonofabitch]

Yes philippines is the worst place in asia !!! A lot pollution and drug addicts and poverty is everywhere !!! Only rich chinese is getting richer!!!

[@zztop7000]

Those are probably chinese people bro! They're our enemy NOW!

[@Sikat-k5i]

Well, you should be scared because more Chinese are going there. That should be the reason for you to be scared.

[@SuperLuckygirl100]

@@Sikat-k5iwhat are you talking about? Chinese people are everywhere around the world. You should be scared too.

[@louiehelwani4676]

philippines is dangerous! because of the corrupt politics!

[@crewcutter2030]

Fun fact, not alot people know, but the reason that triangle park in makati is shaped that way, is because that area used to be an airstrip, and the triangle area are where the towers were.

[@nocheckinbags]

Ohhh this is so cool!! Thanks for letting us know 🙌🏼

[@polgonzales]

Nielsen Tower is now an iconic restaurant preserving old glory.

[@rigor_ii-i]

@@nocheckinbagsIt was the first Manila International Airport before it was removed and moved to a different location, which is today the NAIA

[@quimueltriumphescaner861]

​@@nocheckinbagsTry the authentic filipino food , street foods and also our filipino liquiors or beers

[@canto10mosha65]

@@nocheckinbagsanother fun fact: when the National Hero Jose Rizal travelled in Europe, one of the friends he made there was Czech born (Prague) Ferdinand Blumentritt. An actual street that runs north to south in the heart of Manila and a metro station was named after him.

[@rmd743]

Welcome to our beloved Philippines. Enjoy the cities, islands, culture, food, places, and most of all, the people 🫶🇵🇭. Watching from San Francisco, CA 🇺🇲

[@nocheckinbags]

Thank you, we have so many videos to show from the Philippines, a truly beautiful country with amazing, kind and welcoming people! Thank you for watching!

[@jerwinalcantara7458]

Love how the guy doing his homework and diligently narrates trivia about the places they go to. New subscriber from Perth, Western Australia. Good luck on your vlogs

[@nocheckinbags]

Thanks and welcome aboard! 😁

[@zeerey12]

Agreeeee

[@bert-bb3cm]

Manila will always be ahead of alot of resto. Many large companies from other countries invest in the Philippines 🇵🇭 since 1945. Many advance business practices are here. Take note, Filipinos have invested in many types of industries, manufacturing, Farming, and Infrastructure to name a few. They will always be ahead of all nations whether you like it or not. You will have more fun in the Philippines 🇵🇭 what else can you ask for…I’m glad you are into the history of the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@user-pr8hz8ds4o]

tha glazing is unreal 😭

[@MrRizzo1961]

WOW! Robert has a great radio,and voice acting kind of voice👏👏 I didn't expect that voice to come out of Robert he looks very young ✌️❤️🇺🇲

[@nocheckinbags]

Hahah thank you 😄

[@bobb74ysmith]

It's annoying

[@quadmedia]

@@bobb74ysmith NO its not annoying.

[@Arnel_A67]

We Filipinos are also grateful that we are born and raised in the Philippines, even if we don't have every material thing that westerners have, we are friendly, hospitable, can sing good tune. I live in Baguio City, the summer capital of the Philippines. The weather here is cooler than other places. And also if you go up Mt Province, it's also cool there. Welcome to the 🇵🇭 enjoy your stay ❤

[@nocheckinbags]

Material things don’t matter! Best to be happy, friendly and enjoy life with friends & loved ones☺️

[@kinhason46]

@@nocheckinbags actually having some money provides choice, mobility, and better health care and education. I know both sides of the railroad track. Having poverty sucks! Grandstanding for poverty is a blind analysis!

[@garygilfix4228]

Hi Arnel, I will be in Baguio in 2 weeks time. Any "must see" that you can recommend? Otherwise, love this video of Manila, I will be looking for all of this when I visit in 3 weeks!

[@Arnel_A67]

@@garygilfix4228 Hi Gary, there are just a few famous tourist spots that you can visit namely, Tam-awan Village, Stone Kingdom, Mines View Park, The Mansion, Wright Park, Botanical Garden, Lourdes Grotto, Diplomat Hotel, Bell Church Strawberry Farm, and the Public Market.

[@MarvinMaximo]

"One of the oldest" is an understatement because BINONDO Distrct in Manila is basically THE OLDEST Chinatown in the world.

[@nocheckinbags]

Thanks for the information, from things I read online it was mixed. Some saying it was the oldest and others saying it wasn't. But now it is confirmed

[@keangwooichoo6138]

In 14xx, 15th century, Chinese junk arrived in the malay peninsula east coast called terengganu. And yes they settled there. So the chinatown isn't the oldest. One of the oldest is correct.

[@rafulpadua8494]

@@keangwooichoo6138 China Town is the oldest because before the Spaniards arrived in the Philippines in 15th century, the Chinese traders already doing business in Binondo, Manila(now China town). They started doing business in the Philippines as early as 9th century and married to locals. Most of them were from Fukien China and even the parents of Dr. Jose Rizal were of Chinese ancestry from Fukien. They like to settle in Binondo because it is located along Pasig River and their boat is safe from typhon.

[@sheeshstick3614]

​@@keangwooichoo6138 Binondo IS the oldest chinatown. just because chinese people are there doesn't mean it was founded as chinatown. Binondo was founded and recognized as the first chinatown. if we follow your logic, everywhere is chinatown because there's chinese settlers everywhere😂

[@IBCCEvelyn]

@@nocheckinbags You can Google it. It says Binondo is the oldest China Town in the world.

[@pjc_deleon7290]

a lot of foreigners do not know, and even a lot of locals get confused, but there's "Manila" referring to the city and the nation's capital, and "Manila" referring to Metropolitan Manila (Metro Manila), a collection of 16 cities plus 1 municipality, also known as the National Capital Region. fun fact#1: Makati is a city, not a District! Additionally, Metro Manila can be loosely divided into four areas, the northern metro manila area, the southern manila area, eastern metro manila, central metro manila areas. Why does this matter? because your experience and what you will encounter will vary substantially, each city and general areas have its own distinct vibes and attractions. For better or for worse, it sometimes feels like they are worlds' apart. it also helps a bit if you understand the history behind these places. (I was fortunate enough to live in or work in all four areas for most of my life so I can tell) Manila City has been the political, economic and cultural heart of the Philippines for most of its history, it was once called The Paris of the East, but it has been brutally devastated by the World War II. Add to this the fact that thru out 20th and 21st century, migration from the provinces has swelled its population to unsustainable levels, looking to change their fates and build their dreams. It is really a melting pot of anyone and everyone, but sadly Manila City's Infrastructure is having a hard time coping with the influx. This is an important context. The other 15 cities were towns that grew into cities as development spilled over from Manila the City. The cities in the north and center metro manila become mostly hubs of business and finance, transportation, government offices and media etc... Makati City and its CBD, and Taguig and its BGC, are famous financial centers and newly developed areas starting only two or three decades ago, as a result of the wave of development away from Manila the City. fun fact #2: BGC, Bonifacio global city, is not a real city; it's just a mixed used development district, within the City of Taguig. From Central Metro Manila (Manila, Makati, Mandaluyong, and parts of Pasig and Taguig), the urban development is spreading mostly to Southern Metro Manila (Pasay, Paranaque, Muntinlupa, parts of Taguig), because of less congestion, transportation and access to the Provinces of Southern Luzon (which have become the de facto capital of manufacturing and industrial parks.); this means new developments all over the south. Eastern Metro Manila and parts of South have become mostly Residential Areas, I hope you get the picture. SO............ in reality, you will get substantially different experiences and vibes depending on where you are in Metro Manila. this is a pet peeve I have with foreign vloggers and fellow Filipinos from the provinces bashing "Manila"; Stepping into the heart of BGC, then saying that the entirety of Manila is very modern like in other developed countries or alternatively, stepping in the mean streets of Tondo, Recto or Divisoria , and saying all of Manila is a crime infested smoke polluted city. Metro Manila has all its different faces, for better or worse, it has historical tourist attractions, modern high rises, and amenities, it has laid back districts, entertainment hubs and you're also 0.50 to 1.5hr ride away from the beaches, waterfalls, resorts and wildlife from the Metro. you can explore it for day and days. this could get even longer, but that's it. I hope you get a picture and enjoy the Metro. hope this helps. Greetings from Calamba, Laguna! (fun fact #3: Cashless Transactions is growing here, we use the GCash App, and Debit Cards, since Filipinos don't like using credit if possible) (good job walking thru the streets of makati and manila, to show the actual sights and sounds) (I was watching thru the video as I was typing, and I'm glad you two took the time to google some of Philippines and Manila's History, and also had some realistic expectations of what to see in Manila, cheers!)

[@canto10mosha65]

Great post! Last time I was there was 10 years ago. It actually looks better now than it was then.

[@elprincep582]

NCR is historically named as MANILA. and as a provinciano, we refer to Manila as the Metro Manila and it is not a big deal at all!

[@pjc_deleon7290]

@@elprincep582 its a matters, #1 get your facts and education straight and rather trying to cover up your misinformation. Its all a google away. Yes, historically people from the provinces call Metro Manila including surrounding provinces Manila for lack of understanding back then before the internet, but that is not excusable anymore in the age of the google. #2 if you came from whatever province, you were from, is it alright if a people from NCR call you simply a probinsyano? Annoying or offensive is it? So people from the NCR have to learn to address people properly. So should people from provinces. After I left NCR, and lived in Los Banos right in the middle provincial Laguna, a 3 hours bus ride, and some idiots still call it Manila. Like wtf. Some of my old friends live in the foot of the mountains of Montalban, some idiots still call it Manila. Dude get google that thing. Yes you all call it Manila, due to lack of understanding and misinformation same way some people growing up in metro manila lump all of vismin up. Which are all wrong and inexcusable in this day and age. When I get sent to work in the provinces, I google the area, and refer to destination town appropriately. And I dont pretend its Ok to call all the towns surrounding it as CDO, Davao, Cebu, Zamboanga, Tacloban and iloilo one and the same. There's Minglanilla, there's Villanueva in Misamis, there's Sta Cruz Davao, Sibuco, etc etc as proper respect. Its NCR or Metro Manila, with 16 cities and 1 municipality. If you're going to various cities, refer to it as such. Quezon City, Makati City, Taguig City, Muntinlupa City. If you're referring to Manila the old City itself, NCR people refer to it as Maynila. Then there's surrounding provinces like Laguna, Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite and Rizal provinces.

[@elprincep582]

@@pjc_deleon7290 duh who the hell will say pupunta ako ng Metro Manila like wth? We call it Manila ever and forever!

[@pjc_deleon7290]

Ok, wade in your ignorance then. manatili ka sa kamangmangan. Wala namang pumipigil sayo or sainyo. Pero wag rin kayo para namamagang pigsa Pag tinatawag kayo Probinsyano o worse, kasi ganun naman tawag sainyo forever and ever.

[@polgonzales]

❤ BELIEVE IT! Binondo is the largest AND oldest Chinatown in the whole wide world (outside of China of course). Remember, before Spain arrived, we were trading with Chinese sailors.

[@cesarsuello6089]

It is back to square one again in Binondo. It is dirty once again & the estero is full of smelly waste. Why do people cannot keep that area clean. No tourists coming to China town because there are vendors specially the food vendors contribute to the garbage out on the streets there. If is sad to hear from tourists comment on the smelly garbage filled estero as they crossed the bridge. Mayor Isko did well with the cleanliness campaign in Manila. Chinatown could help draw in Chinese, Taiwanese, Thais & Japanese tourists as being the biggest & oldest Chinatown in the world. Binondo needs a make over. ❤

[@nocheckinbags]

Ah okay, thank you for the confirmation. Such an amazing place for sure

[@troevell]

​@@cesarsuello6089I think the national government should step in. There is nothing the LGU of manila would do about this because they need the votes lol. Just like how the national government stepped in for the beautification of the pasig river (esplanade), they should as well when it comes to Binondo. I was there a few weeks ago and so much potential waste honestly.

[@ianpadernal7530]

Hey guys I’m from Philippines and living in city of Vaughan/Toronto. Let me know if you’re having hard time understanding some Filipino words, maybe I can help. Welcome to Philippines 🇵🇭 have fun!

[@legolasg.9991]

Westend here!! GO LEAFS GO!❤

[@nocheckinbags]

Thank you for the kind words, we will definitely ask if we are having some difficulties! But everyone speaks amazing English in this wonderful country!

[@nocheckinbags]

We are from the west end as well! Cheers

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Another San Francisco 🌉 resident here. I feel safer there than where I am. I was there as recent as 2022. I will fly ✈ in the future. Just 2 exceptions: 1 air pollution especially in the afternoon rush hour and the trash 🗑. All the areas in the world which were occupied by Spain 🇪🇸 or Portugal 🇵🇹 have the same layout of a city: main church ⛪, fort, market, cemetery. If you want to see the Nashville of The Philippines 🇵🇭, go to Baguio. American military men brought country music there. It still is played there.

[@nocheckinbags]

Oh really? I had no idea, that is something we'll have to check out.

[@WineSippingCowboy]

I forgot. If you do karaoke 🎤 long enough and study OPM singers such as Morissette Amon, you can return to the USA 🇺🇸 and surprise people with your Philippine trained voice: people will be in shock! 🤯 That happened to me when I returned in 2023! 🤯

[@hansj.severino7119]

I am so glad & happy that my fellow Torontonians are having a wonderful time, in my motherland, the Philippines! Check out the Islands, which would blow your mind!

[@nocheckinbags]

Yes they definitely did, we have many more amazing videos from this truly beautiful country!

[@chitoreyes6500]

yeah! and if you're looking for Beaches, there's a lot of them in the countryside...not necessarily in cities

[@TenCo-by9pf]

If you Skipped Manila, You missed the most modern cities, fun & entertainment in your visit or vacation in the Philippines, Manila is the most modern & exciting place of the Philippines, enjoy the beautiful Philippines guys! God Bless!

[@emilyacana341]

Visit GRAND CANAL MALL and OKADA it’s a resorts, hotel and casino the place is amazing.

[@rowlandpaes9213]

Beautiful Filipino guys????? What???? We only love women 😎

[@TheSwede70]

My second home country. Been there 15 times, each time in a different area. Soon retirement there. Haven't been back since 2018 now.

[@nocheckinbags]

It is a beautiful place, we met lots of people who retired in Philippines and love it.

[@14Jondaime]

FYI for y'all tourist coming here - Metropolitan Manila comprises 16 cities, including the capital city Manila while the 15 other cities used to be the suburb and manufacturing towns adjacent to Manila but later on became developed and elevated to cityhood. Makati City is different from Manila City - if y'all gonna reference Makati as a district of Manila, that's wrong. The correct way is Makati, Metro Manila.

[@nocheckinbags]

Interesting, thank you for the information

[@venza907]

Not true at all, poverty exist everywhere not just Asia. Have you been to Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago and New York. Lots of poverty. The difference is the slums you call in Philippines, people are happy with what they have and share what little they have. Need more research before assuming. I guess you have not travel much in Asia, you get shock easily and call things bad, horrible not meeting you Western standards. You are a traveler you are a visitor to the country open your mind on how other parts of the world do not match the European Weatern standards.

[@nocheckinbags]

I agree, there is lots of poverty in the western world now. We are from Toronto and there are many homeless encampments here and all over Canada and the US. We just make comparisons based on our own experience and where we are from, that is all.

[@alenavlcek9898]

Thank you guys for this very informative and educational video, showed me a little bit how Manila looks like and I appreciate it! Love you my big Babies!!!❤

[@nocheckinbags]

Our pleasure! We are so glad you enjoyed it and that we can show you a glimpse into how amazing this country truly is!

[@Lifeisbeautiful67]

Thank you for visiting our beloved home country Philippines. Enjoy. Be safe all the time.

[@nocheckinbags]

Thank you! 😃

[@jesscatangay9384]

Welcome to the Philippines! Not that Manila is bad, because you have 7,641 islands to which 3K stunning islands to explore are inhabited,they want to enjoy these islands asap some of which are remote off the hidden path need hours to reach who would want to miss once in a life time adventure of SARDINE RUN, KAWASAN CANYONEERING, SWIMMING WITH WHALE SHARKS in Cebu, BORACAY SUNSETS, SPECTACULAR ROCK FORMATION LIMESTONE CLIFFS OF EL NIDO AND CORON, THE MYSTICAL ISLAND OF SIQUIJOR, THE NATURE AND UNDERWATER OF BOHOL, THE GORGEOUS SAND BARS OF CAMIGUIN AND KALANGGAMAN IN LEYTE while Manila is just around the corner can easily explore upon arrival at the airport.😊😊😊

[@nocheckinbags]

Excellent thank you for the tips. We will have videos coming up of many of these places soon! Cheers

[@scotmarq]

I was in Makati. I loved the busy skyline. It is very congested, but Manila is only three million. Bankok is over 8 million, larger than L.A!!

[@torturingchief344]

Metro Manila has the most beautiful and well planned modern business districts in the entire Asia-Pacific.

[@troevell]

Naaahhhh 😅😅 I've been around and shall I say, Philippines cbd pales in comparison in one very specific area: public transport integration. Getting in and out of these cbds are so hard compared to cbds in countries of the same level of development like Thailand, Indonesia, etc.

[@eatsmylifeYT]

No, it doesn't. Stop the delusions, will ya?

[@eatsmylifeYT]

No, it doesn't. Stop it with the delusions.

[@TRustyOne]

God damn, what drugs you been taking?

[@AMM0beatz]

Lol and just stroll around a little longer in any of these ‘modern district’ and youll find yourself in a ghetto slum.

[@beckyg7276]

Hi ! I’m from Manila . I live in Vancouver Canada for 50 yrs. I enjoy watching your vlogs about Philippines . 👍👏

[@nocheckinbags]

Thank you very much!! 🤗🤗

[@JoeyZee-vs4kr]

There are cats and dogs which are born with short tails. Our cat and dog has short tails and nobody cut them. It's natural by birth 😊

[@nocheckinbags]

This is so interesting!!

[@ricoricky100]

The cats at Ayala Triangle are being cared for by a volunteer group and they're neutered. :)

[@toorkpavo5689]

Thank you for visiting PH Ma'am & Sir.. I hope youre enjoying your stay.

[@ReyvenBergado-tf2sc]

Old Manila is best for museums, Manila bay sunset, island hopping in corregidor, the oldest Chinatown in the world while the rest of M.Manila has 16 business districts. So Manila and the Calabarzon tour is the best.

[@nocheckinbags]

Yes there is definitely so much to see in this beautiful city. Thank you for all of the suggestions. Cheers

[@dannycarlos4020]

Thank you for your content, it's not just a vlog, but it's an educational. Thanks fior sharing some of our Nation's history and National heroes. More contents and followers to come👍

[@pauliejojo8241]

Other interesting places in the Greater Manila: Intramuros, Binondo, Luneta, Manila Hotel, Mall of Asia, Okada Manila, City of Dreams, Venice Mall at McKinley Hills in BGC, American Cemetery, Ayala Makati, Resorts World, Rockwell Center Ayala Museum in Makati, Ortigas Center in Pasig, Podium Mall, Greenhills in San Juan City,

[@lepunksmoothie]

Haven't been back home in a decade! Wow, I've only been to the Mall of Asia and SM Aura once - they were pretty new the last time I was there. I've never been to the Venice Mall, Okada Manila, and Resorts World. Grew up in Greenhills, studied and worked in Makati so I knew those area v well and miss them...but I'm quite sure so many things have changed! I used to hang out in Greenbelt, Glorietta, Park Square LOL...are they still there?

[@nocheckinbags]

Definitely lots to see in Manila, we will have to take a look at all of these places next time for sure

[@pauliejojo8241]

@@lepunksmoothie Yes, but some portions of Greenbelt and Glorietta are having a massive facelift and expansion. Park Square has been changed to open space and half of it are newly built luxury hotel. Interconhotel beside SM is now a newly built PUV Terminal and Ayala Mall and Seda Hotel

[@RjThermo]

Thank you guys for coming and for your positive insight about the Philippines. I know you both have been to different places all over the world but if you want the most beautiful beach, try Boracay, it's the best in the Philippines if not the world. If you've never been to paradise other than the 4 corners of your room, lol, please visit Coron both of those are located in Palawan. If you want surfing, try Siargao, our surfing capital. However, if the summer heat started to kick in, Baguio is our coolest place all year round located in the northern part of the our country. Enjoy your stay guys and don't get fade up from the Smiles of our People as you go around, they are born that way, in which I'm proud of.

[@SergioMnl]

You two are relaxing and pleasant to watch. Looking forward to more videos in the ph!

[@nocheckinbags]

Thank you!! 😊 more to come!

[@bassboosted9708]

God bless the Philippines and Filipinos. Philippines is the place to be.

[@leenmartinez]

Those cats' tails were not cut off, "puspin" local cats mostly have short tails. Also, bidets are common in some rest rooms (we call them comfort room/CR) than toilet papers in malls and the toilet papers are outside the cubicles, because Filipinos WASH than just WIPE hahaha, we bring our own wet wipes than toilet papers.

[@marvzadventure6015]

New subscriber here. Thank you for promoting the Philippines. There's much much more to explore the beauty of our country.

[@emilyacana341]

It seems that you have not been to BGC yet.

[@nocheckinbags]

Thanks for subbing! We love the Philippines!! 😍

[@glennpauldelatorre8924]

the oldest Chinatown is in the Philippines guys!

[@marartper9770]

Welcome to the Philippines 🇵🇭 thanks for coming just relax and enjoy your time keep safe wherever you go

[@nocheckinbags]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@cincogeronimo]

thanks guys for visiting philippines

[@Kfc27]

Since ur in manila hope u could visit bgc(bonifacio global city) Some of the areas are high street, the american memorial, venice mall.. Im sure you both gotta love it there .. 🙌

[@nocheckinbags]

Yes we will definitely have to go back and check it out.

[@FelizaCamba-xc8ph]

My first time to come across your channel and i just subscribed because you are in my country and i am sure that wherever you will go you will be vlogging to show to the world how beauty our country is. Thank you for visiting, just enjoy because It's more fun in the Philippines. Pls don't miss to go and see what our country are proud of from North to South of the Philippines are truly amazing God's Creation. In case you get lost don't hesitate to ask help from anybody else because even in villages at least one or more can speak english.❤❤❤

[@nocheckinbags]

Yes getting around speaking English is very easy in the Philippines and everyone was always willing to help

[@KaidePH]

Nahh. Binondo, China Town in the Philippines is still the oldest China Town in the world. Actually the original china town was established inside the Intramuros (the right side entrance inside the intramuros at the front of a university school) and they transferred Binondo after high rank Spanish leader ordered it.

[@nocheckinbags]

Okay interesting, thank you for the information.

[@LevEvans]

Robert & Natalie, I would highly recommend going to BGC (Bonifacio Global City ). Many foreigners, even some vloggers, decide to extend their stay or retire in the Philippines after experiencing the BONIFACIO GLOBAL CITY. I hope you both enjoy your stay in the Philippines ! ❤🎉

[@flipondagoroland6479]

The difference between USA sidewalk vs Philippine sidewalk NO homeless tent all over in the city

[@nocheckinbags]

Yes that is very true

[@laurenceallanbukas8987]

I love how you’re casually drinking coconut water beside a three-hundred year old church. That area is called Poblacion, Makati. It was the spanish-era center of Makati similar to how Mission Dolores is to San Francisco CA

[@nocheckinbags]

Very interesting, thank you for the information.

[@jayvivillas5574]

North America /europe people are living from paycheque to paycheque

[@nocheckinbags]

Yes this is very true, people in Canada for sure are just barely making ends meet. Hand to mouth is the new norm in Canada and people also have a lot of debt.

[@jg465]

35:56 Natalie is officially Filipino. Eating or Drinking with one foot up on the bench / seat 🤣 Hope you both are enjoying our country. Safe travels and God Bless!

[@nocheckinbags]

Thank you so much

[@arieleyr67]

YOU GUYS MUST VISIT THE BGC HIGH STREET AND THE VENICE GRAND CANAL MALLS OUR VERSION OF MODERN VENICE AND THE AMERICAN WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY

[@nocheckinbags]

Okay we will have to go check it out next time! Thank you for the advice!

[@marjunmarcelocristobal2678]

That Guy is a PHILIPPINE HISTORIAN!!❤❤❤❤

[@petebeltran6899]

We stayed at Makati Diamond Residences last month.

[@nocheckinbags]

How was it?!

[@petebeltran6899]

@@nocheckinbags We love it .

[@wrider34]

Did you know that Jose Rizal went to the Czech Republic to visit his friend Ferdinand Blumentritt. I believe there's even a bust of Rizal in Litomerice, Czech Republic.😊

[@nocheckinbags]

Really? In Litomerice of all places? That is the town my father is from, I have been there many times. Wow, I had no idea about that

[@wrider34]

@@nocheckinbags yeah. I even watched a KZbin video of someone doing a piece regarding the connection between Rizal and Blumentritt and they went to Litomerice and did a documentary. Small world huh?! 😊

[@inuhyasha2662]

Ferdinand blumentrit is German national paano sya naging Czech

[@wrider34]

@@inuhyasha2662 He is German but he was living at the time in the Czech Republic, where Rizal visited him after meeting him earlier and became friends with him.

[@agentbond2004]

Welcome to PH! Thanks for sharing most of the main parts of Manila. Pretty entertaining and lots of major places shown like Rizal Park, Nat'l Museum, Fort Santiago, Manila Catherdral, San Agustin Church and many more! Can't wait for your next adventure! Good vibes!🇵🇭🇨🇦✌

[@nocheckinbags]

Thank you!! Many more 🇵🇭 videos coming soon 👀

[@rrubio6660]

Okay, don't insult your host country by calling their most popular mode of transportation "chicken bus." That is not going to endear you to anyone.

[@solkalibri1376]

It's a sardines bus. Because people are packed in there like a can of sardines.

[@nocheckinbags]

Before this trip we were in Latin America and that is what they are called their. Now we know they are called Jeepney, did not mean to offend, just saying what we saw.

[@rrubio6660]

@@nocheckinbags There are no jeepneys in South America. Jeepneys are only found in the Philippines and are historically rooted in it because of the American occupation in the early 20th century. What they have in South American are not jeepneys. They are buses. Jeepneys are just that...jeeps.

[@rrubio6660]

@@solkalibri1376 Jeepneys are never packed like sardines. It's not like in India or Pakistan where people ride on the roofs of buses and trains.

[@FelizaCamba-xc8ph]

​​@@solkalibri1376well, it is not packed like a can of sardines, they have their own sits and just comfortably sitting beside each other. How dare you saying it is a sardines bus! That is not even considered a bus. We call that jeepneys for your information!

[@joemarlinga7849]

Philippines is truly blessed with natural beautynof nature plus its warm accomodating people..thnks so much for promoting our country thru your blog. God bless!! plus

[@nocheckinbags]

We agree! 🥰

[@danielito3766]

Dont focus on politics of human settlement. Stay foxus on new discovery

[@allisterafros.batica3415]

I'm glad watching you guys strolling our country's capital city- Manila!👍❤🇵🇭

[@nocheckinbags]

Thank you for the kind words, cheers!

[@rigor_ii-i]

Its the oldest CHINATOWN in the world dating back to precolonial era but established in 1594. Binondo is the birthplace of most Chinese Filipino

[@nocheckinbags]

Very interesting, so much great history in Manila and all of the Philippines!

[@GenevieveVargas-rb1hb]

Thank you for visiting my country Philippines.im new subscriber from Kuwait but proud to be filipino.Godbless both of you.take care and keep safe.🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@nocheckinbags]

Thank you! 😃🙏🥰

[@weirdobizarro]

Binondo in Manila, established in 1594, is recognized as the world's oldest Chinatown. Notable early examples outside Asia include San Francisco's Chinatown in the United States and Melbourne's Chinatown in Australia, which were founded in the early 1850s during the California and Victoria gold rushes, respectively.

[@cristinaseno6457]

Hello welcometo the Phillipines mabuhay!Enjoy exploring the cities and be safe always in crossing to other roads.Thank you for embracing our culture and enjoying for touring around the city of Makati .Godbless to the to beautiful couple.We love you guys👍❤️🙏🏻🥰🇵🇭

[@GaryUy-bt1wx]

And for your information the minimum wage in Phil is higher than!! Vietnam's!! Indonesia!! The misconception is Phil has lowest wage!! But the minimum wage in manila is 310dollars american!! Vietnam minimum wage is 196dollars to 200 dollars american!! Indonesia is 180 to 200dollars american!! Minimum wage of Malaysia is same with manila!! Thailand minimum wage is 330dollars slightly higher than 310dolkars of manila!! But manila is being portray very negatively!! Especially by the western media!! The Bonifacio global city is more developt than bangkok!!! Go see for yourself!!

[@nocheckinbags]

Yes definitely a very developed city, hopefully our video was able to shine a more positive light on the perception of Manila. We loved Manila and definitely recommend it to anyone we know travelling there.

[@peteperico8814]

Welcome to the Philippines 😇! To be honest, i like the vibes better in BGC ( Bonifacio Global City ) 👍! Enjoy your stay and keep exploring 😇!

[@victormateo8535]

Watching from Ottawa. Try going to BGC High Street. It's nice and safe too

[@joroniljosol5902]

Thanks for the info

[@vlogsfavorsphileco8788]

Ang sa Pilipinas kasi na wage hikes dahil sa inflations at behind or lagging pa nga sa mistulang langit na inflations, at super taas na presyo ng paupahang bahay para sa mga workers at students na dayo sa mga cities. Sa Thailand mas mataas ang sweldo 'ika mo, at pagkakaalam ko mula sa sobrang daming vloggers, mas di hamak na mas mura ang bilihin doon.. yun ang da best tunay na makaka save kahit ordinary workers ! ✌

[@wilcirera]

welcome to philippines guys....enjoy , explore, have fun my beautiful country....

[@nocheckinbags]

Thank you so much, we love the Philippines!

[@GaryUy-bt1wx]

And here they below poverty line people are the ones who earns 10900pesos that's 200american dollars!! That's below poverty line here!! But that's the minimum wage of Vietnam and Indonesia!!! And the poor in the phil who earns 10900pesos a month is only 20percent of the population!!! Minimum wage Is 17000pesos!! For average pilipino!! The middleclass is growing here!! Actually the pilipino has more financial power than most neighbors!! Contrary to most people misconception!! The phil economy is growing by the average of 6percent for straight 20years now!! It's Bec of strong household spending!! While the neighbors economic growth is dependent of exports!! If export demand is weak their economic growth slows down!!!

[@nocheckinbags]

Yes it seems to be the case in Philippines and many countries in the region, economies and middle classes are growing and things are getting better for people in general in SE Asia which is great.

[@GaryUy-bt1wx]

@@nocheckinbags just saying,the bridge you saw is the only infrastructure that china has funded in the whole phil!! Most of the big infra projects that are under construction now are not china funded!! The underground subway system under construction in manila now is 75percent loan from Japan!! 25percent funded by phil govt!! The new Manila international airport north of manila is funded by phil private corporation and the phil govt!! This airport will be the largest airport in south east asia and 2nd largest in the world!! They are building manyelavated train system in manila now!! And long haul train systems from north provinces to south provinces!! Funded by phil govt and loan from Japan!! They will built 3 35kilometers bridges that would connect island provinces funded by phil corporations and govt!! Just saying Bec only the negatives are being reported by western media!! Western media is bias against the phil!! That's the reason of phil negative perception on the western countries!!

[@TenCo-by9pf]

Philippines also have dynamic & world famous industries that can compete to the rest of the world such Jollibee, San Miguel Beer, Penshoppe, Bench apparel, Oushi, Potato Corner etc. that can help Philippines economy grow..those Filipino owned industries are invested in other countries world wide. And Philippines also have manufacturing major products export to other countries, in fact Philippines is one of the largest producer of Chip semiconductors on the Planet and one of the leading producer of electrical & electronic products on earth.

[@alfredoestrada2166]

I am from Mexico but i decided to stay here in the Philippines and it goes to bing me created me as a nice person and businesses man

[@nocheckinbags]

That's great to here, enjoy the beautiful Philippines

[@nessgabe1050]

Someone said..THE PHILIPPINES IS LIKE A BLIND BEGGAR SITTING ON A MOUNTAIN OF GOLD👈👈🫡🇵🇭

[@nocheckinbags]

Interesting perspective.

[@benjas3051]

Hi there. I'm from the East of Manila. Now living in Toronto. Enjoy your stay in the Philippines. Be safe.

[@nocheckinbags]

Hey hey! Amazing!! Thank you 😊

[@nessgabe1050]

Visit bgc....okada hotel nite light watershow

[@nocheckinbags]

Thank you for the suggestion my friend, we will have to check it out.

[@tootspogsforever5590]

You guys are awesome! The 1 hour presentation just flew by but rich with great videography and succinct background information of all the spots you've gone to in Metro Manila. I notice Natalie becoming bored (jokingly) while you dish out your scholarly piece on Philippine history Robert. You guys are funny and chill, and you'll enjoy much more once you hit the provinces. Take care and best wishes. Looking forward to your upcoming vids!

[@nocheckinbags]

Thank you so much 🙌🏼 we’re happy you enjoyed watching our vlog, appreciate the support ☺️ more videos coming soon!

[@aforadorable6006]

*'Metro Manila'* GDP PPP per capita 2023 was almost $30,000; GDP nominal per capita 2023 was almost $10,000. It's a developed megalopolis!

[@nocheckinbags]

Yes we definitely agree, just from being there and seeing how big and developed the city is it is a beautiful place to be.

[@ricardoagila3115]

Your knowledge of history is quite impressive.

[@teamigorotak1205]

Thank you for featuring my beloved country the PHILIPPINES! Mabuhay!

[@nocheckinbags]

A truly beautiful place, we love the Philippines

[@markanthonyatamosa4636]

You must visit Bonifacio Global City. It's more modern than Makati City

[@nocheckinbags]

Ah okay, we will have to check that out next time for sure.

[@charietabora8589]

Wow! He knows Philippine history! Kudos! 👏👍

[@ATC_Radio]

Philippines is the safest place for tourists! We respect each and everyone who comes and visit our country. We rarely have places who traps tourists, unlike Thailand! We are an honest to goodness people. What more can you ask for, we are the number 1 English speaking country in southeast asia!

[@GaryUy-bt1wx]

Yes so many phil haters saying manila is not developt and full of crime and slums!! Try to see Bonifacio global city the most developt business district of manila!!

[@nocheckinbags]

Yes there are definitely many beautiful parts of Manila, I hope we were able to shine a positive light on the city to change people's perception of this great city.

[@francisthegreat4064]

​@@nocheckinbags And some people say that all the provinces of the Philippines are nothing but literal jungles.

[@whoisperfect_no1.381]

Not only Manila Bro but the whole of Asia even USA europe combine.

[@Lucky55Blue]

Well they are not wrong. Most of Manila look like slums with the exception of BGC. A lot of spaghetti wires, poverty, dirty Canals, poor houses and garbage and smaller streets. Plenty of unsafe locations for foreigners as well. It’s like Thailand, some urban areas are developed but the rest are common basic Poverty shthoIes.

[@GaryUy-bt1wx]

@@Lucky55Blue but thailand is being portrayed positively by western media!! And I disagree that all of manila is like that!! There are 16 cities and one municipality that compose maestro manila!! And bgc is just one of the modern business districts!! There is Ortigas center!! Ayala Alabang!! Pasay has good modern area!! Eastwood city!! And now phil is reclaiming an island off the manila bay to built from scratch a modern central business district like bgc but 3 times bigger than bgc!! For completion on 2029!!

[@laurenceallanbukas8987]

Love that you did your homework on history 👌🏽

[@nocheckinbags]

I am happy you appreciate our effort, thank you for your support! We appreciate it!

[@laurenceallanbukas8987]

Manila is somewhat cashless already but we rely on e-wallet apps. That’s where you hook up your debit card or paypal

[@nocheckinbags]

Yes I was even seeing people upload cash to their e-wallet in the 7-elevens a lot

[@imeldarose6068]

Welcome to the Philippines 🇵🇭🥰 enjoy and always keep safe. I'm from 😮 hope to see your vlog here. By the way my aunt is from Toronto Canada too she's pure filipina but already citizens there who married a canadian. Have a great day. I hope both of you like our country 😊

[@nocheckinbags]

Thank you!! 🥰 and nice that’s amazing!! Have a great day 😊

[@nicoleladroma2117]

Manila is such a huge Metropolis. A must visit place, there is a lot of beautiful areas to explore

[@nocheckinbags]

Yes we agree!! There’s so much to see!

[@Jerome-Philippines]

Haircut around 85 php (last last month in Paranaque - Manila region) > $ 1,50. Massage 350$ (last May Subic Bay area) some hotels around 1,000PHP $ 7-$17 per hour. So happy to hear you think it was a good price but you stayed probably and a expensive area :)

[@MSalem-gt5dy]

Wow you know the history of the Philippines. Love this blog in Manila. I watching from California, but I’m from Manila. I’ve been living here since year 2000. There are lots of more developed places in Metro Manila. I’ve seen the new places on KZbin. Makati is the business district in Manila. Nowadays there are lots of residential condominiums and lots of malls, too. Everywhere now have condominiums in Metro Manila and even the cities of provincial areas Iike Cebu, Tagaytay, Baguio, Clark in Pampanga, and other touristy areas of the Philippines. You should visit this places where it’s not that hot like in Metro Mania.

[@weirdobizarro]

hi welcome to the Philippines! it's nice to see you are enjoying your stay. by the way, not the whole of the Philippines has hot climate. when you go up north, and I hope you will, there is Baguio City and Benguet where it is cold and sometimes very cold depending on the months you're there. and if you go south, in Mindanao, and you go to the mountainous areas, it will be definitely cold. during December to February, there's a bit coldness in the air in Metro Manila during the night until the early morning

[@cristyyusison9980]

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING OUR HUMBLE COUNTRY ..NEW SUBSCRIBER HERE...😍❤️🤩😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@nocheckinbags]

Thanks for subbing! Philippines is beautiful! 🥰

[@osamu1586]

Doing your research about our history is well appreciated!

[@nocheckinbags]

Thank you!

[@lepunksmoothie]

FYI, Dr. José Rizal is the Philippine national hero. He was a polymath (an author, an opthalmologist, an innovator - he taught scientific farming and helped in the construction of a water system based on gravity -, a sculptor, a painter, a zoologist - three animal species were named in his honour) and a polyglot (he speaks 20 languages). Haven't been back home in a decade...miss it dearly! Thanks for sharing Manila, PH to the world!

[@nocheckinbags]

Yes we loved Manila, and the history of this great nation is very interesting. We love the Philippines and the people are so kind and welcoming.

[@rachelsm7106]

I really enjoyed watching your vlog guys about Philippines. Not only you are show casing the places there but you know it’s history so well. Watching here from Toronto 😍

[@nocheckinbags]

Thank you so much 😁

[@Myforeignexperience]

I love Manila we spent a month last year throughout metro Manila it was so nice had a great time

[@nocheckinbags]

It truly is a beautiful city, we loved Manila and definitely want to go back for sure.

[@CanaPhil]

In North America, "slums" are in buildings so they don't look so bad from the outside. It's when you go inside that you see why they are indeed slums in their own right🙂

[@lolitaluz7935]

Too many homeless along the main streets in America

[@nocheckinbags]

Yes I completely agree, in North America everything looks good on the surface

[@alexboysillo7706]

Thanks for visiting Philippines! We need more positive feedback which is good for tourism.

[@AllanRodriguez-jb1bp]

You sound a very good historian coz u narrate it very well. That's a gift.

[@nocheckinbags]

Thank you so much, comments like these really mean a lot to me

[@marjunmarcelocristobal2678]

Loooving this couple!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉 WELCOME to the PHILIPINES!! VISIT BGC ALSO..AND OUR WORLD FAMOUS BORACAY, SIARGAO, EL NIDO PALAWAN AND CORON ISLANDS!❤

[@HuangHwei]

You should proceed to CEBU Philippines, the center to hundred tourist destinations in the country.

[@doc2log]

Welcome, enjoy, interact, be safe.

[@mimiblitberg]

Welcome to my native urban jungle, Manila! Safety will not be a major issue wherever you go in the Philippines. Stay safe, healthy, hydrated but most of all, have a blast!! New sub watching from Chicago.

[@nocheckinbags]

Thank you so much for your kind words. We love the Philippines and the Filipino people. Everyone was so kind and welcoming, we are excited to show all of the great content we got in this beautiful country!

[@ATC_Radio]

To NO CHECK IN BAGS, Thank you for choosing the Philippines. You are welcome here! Im looking forward to watch more of your videos!

[@nocheckinbags]

Thank you! 😃 appreciate the support 🫶🏻

[@laurenceallanbukas8987]

Kanto Freestyle is very popular among locals. Good choice

[@nocheckinbags]

Such a tremendous place, next time we go we will visit for sure.

[@pinoyhawaiifarmer8270]

Thanks for visiting my home country

[@DumpWeeDz]

good job.. i really like watching vloggers who really is doing research on the place they visiting history and all much fun too watch instead of others just walking around knowing nothing

[@nocheckinbags]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@vhicb7998]

Just shared to my FB Account… more power!🎉🎉🎉

[@nocheckinbags]

Thank you so much!! We appreciate the support 🤗

[@elanneyamoto4976]

Explore BCG....So beautiful. Have fun and stay safe. Go to the beaches too.I hope you'll enjoy my beautiful country has to offer. Watching from Toronto. So sad even here in Toronto there are a lot of homeless living in the tents downtown Toronto.Every country has poor people.

[@DivineTrivino]

New subscriber here! Welcome to our beautiful country Philippines! If you're still in Manila please don't skip BGC, It's just nearby to Makati City. Enjoy your stay in the Philippines! Explore different places and islands .There's a lot of interesting and experiences to offer! Stay safe and Godbless you both!

[@nocheckinbags]

Thanks for the tips! We’ll have to go to BGC next time!!

[@JoseMaStaMaria-i2h]

Im a filipino leaving in the province im studying there in manla when i was in college .and i visit also my daughter and son in law for 6 months stay in ontario canada. This year my wife visit also my daughter there in canada working in costco. Some of the foreigner they say that phils. Is not good country. I could say not maybe some other part like in mindanao some other part but in luzon like manila and baguio as well the weather is good there it is cold but not frozen like in canada there are snow. I experience when i was there in canada during winter is there is snow. So nothing to worry in our country it is safe country. A filipino culture is hospitable people we respect our visitor in welcoming in our home ,friendly filipino here in our country. God bless and enjoy your travel and visit the phils.