I Lived 30 Days in the PHILIPPINES (here's what I think)

[@JooseTheNomad]

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[@honusblanco1259]

I believe that’s the very reason why the few expats who live in Siargao prefer it over Bali - it is because it hasn’t become like Bali yet. That’s exactly the charm of Siargao. They’d like to keep it that way. I think you’re better off in Bali and there’s nothing wrong with that. It’s a matter of lifestyle preference that doesn’t fit in a particular place no matter how beautiful it is to others.

[@JooseTheNomad]

Yes for sure! And that's the exact reason I'd like to spend more time in Siargao, but I need a better internet for that, that's why I'm hoping for it😄

[@cdl6953]

@@JooseTheNomad If you go there I hope you meet Eight Miles from Home they’ve been living in Siargao for over 3 years and know things and places there also Emy & Johan in the Philippines vlog

[@AbuGadingDung]

@@JooseTheNomad Starlink is already available here in the Philippines and you get much cheaper deal here compared to other western country.

[@AbuGadingDung]

yeah Bali now is getting over development because of the cheap property there, compare to Siargao, and it's becoming dirty already, I'd been there and need to run 2kms going to the airport because of the heavy traffic. This is the problem to most of the popular destinations. Better let's keep the best places here in the Philippines secret for us to enjoy lols.

[@susanmayohack2891]

Indonesia and Thailand is the best u live I agree Ok Philippines is so bad and poor country nobody likes u there..is that make sense Ba bye 😭😱😭🐳

[@raymond-qz6ld]

My take on this, it would be better for places in the Philippines to remain in that status so that the environment and nature can be taken care of and not be commercialized like other places in SEA. When all the infrastructure for tourism is good, tourists can flock to areas that can be damaged by over-tourism. It is still better to maintain the simplicity of places and stay away from commercialism. In that way, there is no risk to change the simple behavior of the locals and thus will not become materialistic due to the development of the areas.

[@JooseTheNomad]

That is true🙏🏽

[@cdl6953]

@@JooseTheNomadThat’s what happened to Boracay. 30 years ago it was new and then it became so popular it was always overcrowded and busy. It may be better now bec many have been to Boracay but when it was the IT beach everyone had to go there

[@mt7754]

That’s what I fear also. They are starting to build more and more resorts in Balabac, Palawan. In Siargao, managing the solid waste products is an increasing problem due to the massive influx of migrants and tourists. If the municipal officials don’t act fast to remedy the problem, the locals will surely suffer and Siargao will become another Boracay before it was shutdown for massive cleanup.

[@ßhopkins]

watching the latest El Nido vids and it is starting to get overcrowded. Another vlogger even mentioned that the locals there are different and less friendly, where interaction are seen in a 'business' point of view. very much like boracay 😢

[@richardsamillano8016]

if you want a party, women, beaches etc. go to Bali, and Thailand,but if you're looking for relaxation, natures,white beaches, no language barrier, go to the Philippines.

[@JooseTheNomad]

I don't party but the most party in Siargao hahah

[@MG77740]

Not being able to communicate, relate and trust are deal killers for Thailand and winners for the Philippines. There’s Orr to a place than beaches, infrastructure and internet.

[@jetd9716]

We are from Cebu and Bohol and I rather have them not be overpopulated with tourist, although tourism brings the $$$ it also brings more trash, bad behavior and illegal activity. Bohol especially, I would like to kept it as is, keep its natural wonders and not overdevelop. Alona beach is already packed and looking like little Boracay. I remember when growing up there were only fishing boats on its shores where we buy the local catch or catch the fish ourselves. The world is growing though it seems.

[@mt7754]

I hear you! I feel the same way.

[@JooseTheNomad]

My take on this is that countries should focus on digital nomads as they usually stay longer and are more responsible and actually care about the destinations ans not only their own enjoyment for few days😊

[@ßhopkins]

agree with you, jet. Ive been to Bohol many years ago and im afraid many tourists are beginning to flock over there and it may eventually lose its peaceful nature. I also heard its getting more and more expensive. I just hope we can find a good balance between bringing in tourism and preserving the islands

[@observations2011]

Thanks for appreciating the Philippines. We welcome westerners more than ever. Since we are a diversified people we welcome everyone. More power to your channel.

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks so much😊🙏🏽

[@pizza7895]

We can't turn each place to replicate another of our preference. Because if we can then the world will be monolitic. As a take away Siargao is a new found tourism island destination. Its charm is its remoteness, it being less touristy and being raw. Maybe if you can not get the vibe you are looking for in Siargao pick another island remember there's 7 thousand islands in the Philippines all you have to do is research and head in to 1 to see how it is. But yes I beleive Bali is another level, but I beleive that it is at that level because there's just limited options in Indonesia to stay as an Expat where in the Philippines being A Christian country the whole of it is your playground. That is why expats in the Philippines is really dispersed among its thousand of islands and long coastline and mountaineous terrain.

[@JooseTheNomad]

Yes I just hope I could stay longer on an island I love, that's all :) a little bit better internet is not much change needed, I also don't want Siargao to turn to a new Bali😄

[@archilife2555]

Also think it's important to remember that Siargao is in a huge growth phase only now. Airlines only starting flying directly to the island in 2016, and look at how fast word has got out about Siargao. Before 2016 it was like a 15 hour boat ride to Siargao from Cebu?!

[@PizzaLord]

nah before that that you just flew to surigao and then took the short ferry to siagao

[@jetbisayaadventures1437]

Wherever your heart desires!! Keep in mind Philippines has 7,600 islands only 2000 only inhabited the rest are uninhabited so in the future those islands will be developed or at least be livable. Keep your energy going as Theres more and more fun in the Philippines! Be safe and have fun in the Philippines 🇵🇭!!

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks so much! I'll be back next year to explore more of the Philippines🙊🙏🏽

[@justinbradford1131]

@@JooseTheNomad I have a question I plan on visiting the Philippines. How much money would I need saved to stay out there for a couple days ?

[@analintabat4539]

If ever lots of cities in province's develop they looks like a Thailand or bali that super crowded people sana wag NMN ganun mangyari sa ilands ng Philippines tahimik mamuhay sa paraisong isla

[@garrydye2394]

Good video. I live in the Philippines and each persons needs are different. The one thing I really enjoy about the Philippines is how easy it is to get away from all thr expats. Looks like each place you visited was with a high consentration of foreigners. I think the more you can get away from those places the better the Filipino experience will be.

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you! I need to work online tho and need vegan restaurants. So what place would be good for that?🙊

[@larrylim8050]

Just stay in Bali if you want fun. We want people who aren't here to party but just appreciate the goodness of the people, nothing else. Then we want people who want simplicity, and are kind and won't spread bad vibes like hedonistic inclinations.

[@JooseTheNomad]

I have partied once in the last 6 years😂

[@JooseTheNomad]

@Joseph Garcia Salamat!😊🙏🏽

[@PinoyAbnoy]

what kind of party you like and dont like

[@ginggingsaging]

Baket bitter ka?

[@mt7754]

@@ginggingsaging because hedonistic mentality is what corrupts a society. Get the drift?

[@denniscabilla6811]

phillippines. Is only starting to establish tourism because our country has came from a devastated ww2 and some political issue , and bali and phuket developed. Since 1950,

[@JooseTheNomad]

Yees🙏🏽🏝️

[@civivva4501]

Thinking of doing something like this. Thanks for highlighting the negatives and the positives. The internet is something I need for entertainment. I can't wait 5 minutes to load a page LOL

[@JooseTheNomad]

Haha yes it was quite tough! But more Starlinks there now so it should be better😊

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks for watching! Don't forget to like & subscribe😊🙏🏽 And feel free to ask any questions🇵🇭🏝️ EDIT: forgot to mention that I'll for sure come to the Philippines every year as I really love it🙊

[@qan2boy]

The Philippines is still behind in terms of tourism in general and still has a lot of catching up to do in terms of Tourism infrastructure versus Bali or places in Thailand as rightly pointed out by others. Having said that, it's kinda an advantage if you don't like swells of crowds and mass tourism which is evident in Bali or places in BKK. This part I like personally. Have to agree that Internet still sucks in Siargao and places like El Nido or Coron in Palawan. So its just impossible to stay long term to work remotely when you can't have a decent video call or even just email stuff. Its very frustrating even for locals. Hence, for now, it's great for short visits but not as a place for digital nomads who work on the go.

[@bern5332]

You're wrong! Go to Philippines and you will see that tourist infra in Philippines is better now and have ongoing construction of BIG Infra ptojects for tourist, Fyi foreign tourists who are going to Philippines is on the rise now a days, and internet in Palawan or Siargao or C😊oron are fair better in speed its depend on the cost.and today starlink invest in Philippines so soon Philippines has issued internet at par to the rest of the world.

[@qan2boy]

@Bern I'm right. I'm local and talking out of my personal experience having visited pretty much all popular and less popular Philippine tourist destinations fairly recently having stayed in El Nido, Siargao, Boracay for more than a week at a time in the last 2 years while also working remotely. And I can tell you that aside perhaps from Boracay, Internet and mobile data in El Nido and Siargao are just slow. Compared to other popular tourist destinations in Asean, they have higher and more stable speeds even from many years ago. Much better transportation infrastructure too. We are still playing catch up with our neighbors which is good. And that's a fact and it's okay to play catch up. Ask anyone who are well traveled in Asean.

[@etag3709]

@@qan2boy Yeah, noticed a lot of improvements and projects the last time I visited but internet was weak. Hopefully it will be better next time I visit because my kids will be with me. Agree with your statement Philippines is still playing catch up...as you said, it's okay.

[@YawningGlory]

@qan2boy Well said! I’m not sure why someone came and blindly denied your experience, but as a digital nomad I found it hard to stay in Siargao (and to a lesser extent, non-Manila/Cebu PH) and do productive, even moderately data-intensive work. It isn’t a knock on what is otherwise a wonderful place, just a realistic depiction of where the tourism/business infrastructure is.

[@qan2boy]

@@YawningGlory I reckon I have some overzealous countrymen who are onion skinned, who only want to hear praises and can't accept facts and our areas for improvement

[@denniscabilla6811]

Phil has a lot of island to explore,

[@JooseTheNomad]

Yees so many!😍🏝️

[@phil-amvlogsi8359]

Have you ever tried the areas and beaches of towns/provinces in the outskirts of Metro Manila like Batangas, Zambales, Pangasinan, La Union and many more. Zambales and La Union are also sites of surfing. since you have mentioned your issues about internet and food. I T and Digital will be improving in the Philippines because of the new administration plans for energy for a nuclear power plant and continuing infrastructure development. it seems though that you already made a decision between the Philippines and Bali and you should just follow that.

[@archilife2555]

Yes there's a lot of projects I've seen in the development pipeline for Siargao that will make it rival Bali in a year or two! Yacht club being built and boat parties being organised, more surf camps and pubs in the north of the island! Exciting times :)

[@JooseTheNomad]

Yeah it's still sooooo much smaller and undeveloped than Bali! I hope it still keeps the same vibe with all the new developments🙊

[@archilife2555]

​@@JooseTheNomad Same here bro!

[@xandroid87]

Overdevelopment will ruin Siargao😢.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@xandroid87 yees hope it doesn't turn into Bali😳

[@gangstagummybear3432]

@@JooseTheNomad Bali is a major island in Indonesia in comparison to Siargao, so it SHOULD be more developed than Siargao

[@IRyu03]

siargao is meant to be a vacation spot not staycation. i hope it will stay the same just the way the locals like it.

[@JooseTheNomad]

The locals don't like people staying longer there?😄

[@IRyu03]

@@JooseTheNomad yes not only locals but national gov. too. staycation concept is not new to the Philippines, since early 2000's multiple projects was propose to support that industry but everytime it was rejected by national and local gov. we took notice whats happening around the world we don't want to end up like mexico panama other sea nation and now colombia, where local tourist is being force out of thier own tourist destination. we support local tourist too.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@IRyu03 okay makes sense but isn't short term international tourism gonna have the same effect? There's more people who travel short term than long term?

[@IRyu03]

@@JooseTheNomad Philippines tourism is always been dominated by local tourist, foreign tourist arrival is at 5-6m only yearly mostly short term. there are 15m Filipinos who work overseas and goes home yearly and take a short vacation with their families, and people from manila area does the samething too. its just Philippines has a different approach to tourism compare to other countries in the region.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@sherinick7523 there was lots of people staying long term in Siargao and they hang out with locals and no one had any problem :)

[@U_KCuF]

Of course you like bali cuz good internet and infrastructure but a real island like siargao no need internet and just enjoy the beauty of nature.. i even like an island not tourist, not develop all natural not man made

[@JooseTheNomad]

Yeah it just mean that people like me can't stay there for longer :)

[@U_KCuF]

@@JooseTheNomad cuz you use to live a comfortable or rich life while filipinos live a simply life.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@U_KCuF no I just need to work and the internet is not enough🙈

[@jackquelineg5340]

@@JooseTheNomad, I truly understand you. I am a digital nomad too. I love Siargao and want to stay longer but need a better internet connection. Hope they will have a good internet soon. But in Boracay, there is a digital nomads community there. And a good internet connection. I stayed there for 3 months, and like 2 mins walk from the beach. I so love the white beach of Boracay is the best. The best 3 months and sunset were amazing.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@jackquelineg5340 yeah ahhaha hopefully soon it's possible in Siargao! Oh yeah?? I didn't meet any other digital nomad in Boracay but maybe I didn't know where to look haha

[@MG77740]

Ok, he struck out on the social aspect but the info and perspective is still valuable. Don’t take it personally. The PH has some development yet to do and he’s correct about that. However, there’s this. In the PH, I have smiling, English speaking Filipinos helping me with everything and trying to make sure that I’m having a good time. Sometimes, what the heck, really. If you have a problem or chore and 50 people show up to help you and then make it a party. Yeh, you cannot find that anywhere else in the world. Maybe he should stay longer next time and really get to know this country.

[@JooseTheNomad]

Yeah you're right :) I'll stay longer next time!

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@sherinick7523 why? Did I do something bad to you or your country?

[@SilverLake401]

Thanks for the info 💯

[@JooseTheNomad]

You're welcome🙏🏽

[@Woottart]

This was helpful for me. I'm a Canadian (Vancouver BC) married to the Filipina lady. I am planning to retire and hoping to spend some of my year there in Cebu- but outside of the urban areas of CeBu City. I have been 5 times so far but for 1 month at most.

[@irmaabenes4023]

New subscriber here. Enjoy your stay in the Philippines. Be safe.

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks a lot😊🙏🏽

[@spidey6077]

You are very honest THANKS FOR YOUR ADVICE

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks, you're welcome🙏🏽

[@boyinglabro7082]

Bali is only one place in Indonesia not like in our country. We have a lot of tourist destination, like siargao, Palawan, Cebu , dumaguete . And also in north a of beaches mountains etc.. we have a Lot of islands you want to see.. Philippines is the Most and beautiful country in the world...

[@ahmadin5681]

Lol as in 2021 about 16milions tourist visited Indonesia, and only about 7 million make Bali as their final destination

[@simplyyank1119]

That's why it's called tourists destinations because it's frequented by tourists, those you mentioned above are vloggers destinations. Lombok get tourists, so is Komodo islands, raja ampat, triton bay, togian, Singaporean do short escapes to Bintan and anambas, pro surfers love Mentawai islands and Nias. Wake up, Indo is 17,508 islands and 6,5 times bigger than PH in land size.

[@TheRyanos]

That's almost half.... Almost half of the entire swarm of tourists visiting Indonesia go to this one relatively small island Bali. In other words, it's swarmed! @@ahmadin5681

[@LauraBC]

Loving your videos! I’m also a youtuber and I’m moving to South East Asia in a few months. These videos are so helpful as I’m trying to find out where to stay long term. As you, I need the sea. I’m a free-diver, scuba diver and I love surfing! So I couldn’t live in a city. I’ve been living in London for over 10 years and I had enough. 😅 Thank you for your great insights! I may start with Thailand and then visit Philippines! 😊

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you! Great to hear😊 Sounds good, enjoy🙏🏽

[@soyalfonsora]

hey man, thanks for the video, I have been in Bali for 6 yrs and also vegan for 7 yrs

[@Spy-hp8ki]

It would be quite tragic to see Siargao - or any tourists' spot in the Philippines, for that matter - go to the likes of Phuket or, even, Bali. Sadly, Boracay is slowly headed that way.

[@MyLifeThai371]

Phuket is a scam. My landlord was born and raised in Bangkok and said Phuket is the most expensive place in Thailand. Between the jet ski scams and the coffee shops in Phuket that tell you that you have to spend $15 minimum if using credit card, after you already drank your $5 coffee. :(

[@jesscatangay9384]

When you travel to the Philippines, you can explore a lot of choices of popular islands to visit of different vibe,differnt from each other) like Palawan (spectacular limestone cliffs rock formation),Boracay( stunning sunsets)Bohol(Chocolate hills tarsiers, scuba diving,dolphins tour) Siargao(surfing), CEBU(adventure Canyoneering whale sharks, Sardine run), Romblon Leyte, Camiguin( they all have beautiful sand Bars While in Indonesia you will notice that in you tube social media it's only concentrated in Bali, in fact it is more popular than its country itself, some vlogger comparing it to a country not to another island countepart, check it out

[@norkisserrano]

Bro the solution to Siargao is buy your own Starlink hardware and the subscription is cheaper in the Philippines than here in the US.

[@JooseTheNomad]

Yeaa that would make sense if staying longer!!

[@MG77740]

Got a suitcase? Got internet.

[@norkisserrano]

@@MG77740 -exactly

[@silondon9010]

Great channel, just subscribed

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks so much🙏🏽

[@TitaMariamSaladBowlC02]

Nah! It’s ok don’t come back to the Philippines if you don’t have contentment and satisfaction. Just stay wherever your heart happy . May God guide your heart to the right path and bless you with contentment and satisfaction Ameen.

[@JooseTheNomad]

I'll definitely come back to the Philippines :) but thanks!

[@TravelWithJoeyH]

I can’t stand these “I lived here for 30 days” because you can not fully tell what a place is like in only 30 days. Live in a country for 6 months to a year then you can talk about “would I live here?”.

[@HappyMochies]

He is a Nomad. He is honest about that. Some people prefer that way...

[@EvolvedBonobo]

I travel the world and easily know after 30 days whether I want to live in any given place.

[@DonaldjayCole]

After my first month in the Philippines in 2015, I've lived in the Philippines 6 of the past 9 years. I knew I wanted to live here after a month, no question.

[@Hazokny]

I don't think to know "fully" is the goal, just gives me a better idea as a digital nomad, and as somebody who had stayed in Davao, Philippines for 2 months last year, it was helpful.

[@EvolvedBonobo]

@@Hazokny Did you like Davao? Would you live there long-term?

[@erictorigrosa7483]

Congrats 10k subs

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks man🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@bisayakaayo8595]

great perspective , just subbed!

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks so much😊🙏🏽

[@rogerroldan5569]

I would recommend to all tourist who wish to stay longer in Siargao Philippines should look for a place to live because Philippines is getting more develop so fast. Now is the time to get a place fast as possible while the price still affordable.

[@aforadorable6006]

A golden trophy 🏆 for the Philippines 🇵🇭!

[@JooseTheNomad]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@iantidz]

For the slow internet, Globe, PLDT and other fiber internet provider are now laying fiber optics all over the island so more likely a lot better the next time you will visit !

[@Abs00Hero]

We look for infrastructure but what are we looking for? A bridge? Connecting bridges to 7600 islands? that is impossible and if the philippine will build, you are sacrificing natures beauty😂😂😂

[@JooseTheNomad]

Mostly I'm looking for stable internet connection😂

[@U_KCuF]

Hope the philippines govf will stop developing siargao..keep the natural beauty..

[@JooseTheNomad]

Yeah I hope it doesn't get too developed but at least so far it doesn't seem to!:)

[@Spy-hp8ki]

Yes. Too many foreigners, haha!

[@Abs00Hero]

dont worry Foreigners cannot buy land in the Philippines

[@sacmarcela1973]

The world in this generation is often fast changing especially the nature cause of climate change and because also of fast phase progress of modern technology. maybe now the Philippines is still a paradise of so many beautiful stunning gift of Nature from our God in heaven but tomorrow we don't know so while we can enjoy it let's not waste the time coz we don't know what tomorrow will bring

[@JooseTheNomad]

Yes exactly🙏🏽

[@jeangomes3884]

Nice video 🎉

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you🙏🏽

[@adamlook798]

Please dont compare Bali to Siargao.... Siargao is not for nomads because its for social detox place

[@JooseTheNomad]

Okay😊🙏🏽

[@eliolovesgaymovies1117]

He's hoping that Siargao will be converted to Bali for digital nomads so they have more options. Earning money while vacationing lols.. But free of tax..

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@eliolovesgaymovies1117 nope🙈

[@LifeWithRilla]

Seriously hope all of the digital nomads stay away and don't ruin The Phils like they did with Bali

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@LifeWithRilla you really think digital nomads would ruin a place?😄

[@bradebronson8835]

You need to check out Palawan.. El Nido or Coron... Even Cebu... beautiful places there and I think the wifi is better.

[@StevenJeffrey-h2g]

good surfing there?

[@bradebronson8835]

@@StevenJeffrey-h2g Siargao is probably the best spot for surfing... I didnt do surfing in the other places... but scuba diving and snorkling are really good and the beaches... to me beat boracay and Siargao.

[@StevenJeffrey-h2g]

@@bradebronson8835 Okay thanks man, thinking about going this winter, heard good things about Cebu

[@bradebronson8835]

@@StevenJeffrey-h2g You go to Cebu, make sure you do Kawasan Falls canyoneering excursion. Once of my fav excursions I ever done.

[@pearlcoviello5471]

Welcome and enjoy

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you🙏🏽

[@santhiabello5931]

I understand to you sir... Thank you for your honest though about our country. I wish some island in the Philippines more improvement and hoping for that. Come again to the Philippines sir you always welcome so many island here to choice much better in siargao. 😊

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks so much😊🙏🏽 I'll come back every year😍🇵🇭 What's better than Siargao?

[@santhiabello5931]

El Nido, Amanpulo, tablas. That particular island sir. Should go there.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@santhiabello5931 hmm yeah I will but not so good for longer stay I guess👀

[@pimpnsam1]

Tablas! Wao, that’s interesting. I lived in the Philippines for eight years and never thought of that! Comotos would be worth a look too. ✌🏼

[@MG77740]

No stay away, I want it for myself.

[@MyLifeThai371]

I dated a woman in Laguna province for 1 year, which connects to Manila. I was so unhappy living there. It was so expensive too. $36-$46 for terrible hotel rooms. I went to Thailand after that year and never looked back. I still think I probably should try Cebu and Dumaguete area and give it another chance though. Thailand just has better infrastructure and the hotels only charge me $15-$20 for a nice air conditioned hotel room.

[@JooseTheNomad]

Yeah Thailand is better that way. Where in Thailand do you live?

[@MyLifeThai371]

@@JooseTheNomad I was going to school in Bangkok and living in On Nut. In On Nut it is just the normal working class Thai people and the college students live there as well.

[@angelicashley]

You should visit BGC, it's cleaner and more modern than Makati, Manila. Siargao has been hit by typhoon the past year, so there are still things to improve on the island.

[@Cum-69pose]

Cebu better

[@artvandelay409]

You're awfully quiet about your absent girlfriend. Surely you didn't break up with her. She was stunning.

[@KenTruongVlogs]

Thank 🙏

[@JooseTheNomad]

😊🙏🏽

[@yisus4711]

Awesome video!! Would you say that bali is a better destination than koh phangan???

[@JooseTheNomad]

It really depends! Both are awesome but very different😊 and thank you!

[@danielm.5636]

For 1000-1500 usd per month you can live in Portugal or Spain/Italy. Conclusion: Asia is too expensive nowadays…

[@JooseTheNomad]

Well, you can. But it's not the same lifestyle. How much for nice Airbnb? How much to rent a scooter for a month?😊

[@fym216]

Just stay in Bali forever they have all you want!😁 Paalam!👏

[@j.c.a.1101]

I like this one ☝️ hope this guy enjoy his life wherever he is. He likes overated places…

[@TitaMariamSaladBowlC02]

Also Philippines 🇵🇭 is for people who love simple life and with heart of contentment. And for people who really have money to spend and never complain of higher prices, the people who loves luxurious life with means to do so. Those are the ones who stay longer in the country. 🧐

[@methamor5351]

Kahit naman mga pinoy nagpuntahan na sa ibang bansa kasi walang kwenta pinas

[@jjohnsengraciesmom]

Yes but there are rules there like anywhere else. Bit I would watch a video on living in Bali.

[@nzsl368]

cebu & bohol have bali vibes (but not necessarily so) cebu has faster internet than bohol

[@JooseTheNomad]

Like Moalboal in Cebu or?👀

[@nzsl368]

@@JooseTheNomad i am referring to cebu city, actually (in terms of interconnectivity) cebu province & its islands (camotes, bantayan, malapascua, sumilon, mactan, olango, badian island, etc.) may not have strong internet connection, but these islands offer interesting sights to behold btw, starlink (a satellite internet constellation operated by spaceX, can function before and after a massive supertyphoon) has slowly been utilized in the country (mostly provinces) i guess, in asia, starlink is only available in the philippines because of the periodic weather disturbances, which occurred alot of times in the country elon musk had chosen the philippines as it's pilot area, all because philippines is regularly visited by typhoon and even supertyphoon (like category 5 odette and yolanda) in the future, they might enhance or improve the starlink network it's sad that resilient filipinos are exposed to heavy, massive and destructive typhoons -- year in, year out but during "habagat" season (from mid-may to mid-november), bicol and luzon region are the hardest hit by typhoon during "amihan" season (from mid-november to mid-march), visayas and mindanao are the hardest hit meaning: it's nice to have a shelter in luzon and another shelter in visayas or mindanao -- to escape the super-wet, monsoon season (you know what i mean) the nearby islands of cebu: bohol, negros, siquijor, leyte, biliran, masbate and even kalanggaman island and camiguin, give you wider perspective of what tropical island living is all about it's true that the philippines is not a "vegan paradise" unlike bali, thailand, vietnam, cambodia, or even china, 'coz philippine food is a fusion of malay, indonesian, chinese, american, spanish and mexican -- where there's heavy emphasis on animal protein than plant-based protein not many know it, cebu is a fruit, vegetable & flower basket and even part of the seafood supply chain in the region in fact, neighboring provinces buy fruits, veggies, spices, herbs and most of all, variety of flowers (being shipped regularly) from cebu

[@jetd9716]

We just added 5G at our new house in Clarin, Bohol of all places an hour from Tagbilaran, definitely barrio land. Speed of 200 mbs and only for $40 per month, now that is not bad. Also, have a farm there with 5,000 cacao trees, 500 bananas and 500 coconuts. Maybe I should start a tourist farm tour of sort and make some $$$$. T-shirt anyone?

[@janmajnik6889]

Nice to see a vegan bro, I am as well! :) I am leaving sweden this autumn after 10 years and starting my digital nomad life. I'm a video professional, you think I can make a decent living in Indonesia or Phillipines? Nice vid ! you inspired me more.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@janmajnik6889 nice! Thanks bro🙏🏽 You can't really work here you know, need to be online income.

[@janmajnik6889]

@@JooseTheNomad I have, I work for an american company as a video editor and am planning to find more remote editing work. :)

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@janmajnik6889 that's good!

[@liezelvevang5306]

My favorite country ever😊❤ Philippines 🇵🇭 they speak great English that's matter to me easy to communicate 😊

[@JooseTheNomad]

Yees it's great🙏🏽

[@themediterraneanguy]

Without any doubt, Philippines is the best country in the world, so peaceful, full of surprises and adventures

[@donnaandreadioneda]

Some foreigners cant really stay in Manila or makati because they only have limited income. They are looking for much cheaper. Normally, who stays in makati are business people.

[@jezreelamoguis8559]

New subs here, enjoy the country and welcome.

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you🙏🏽

[@benjamesv]

Does the water have the box jellyfish? I like swimming in the ocean but I don’t like dangerous jellyfish

[@JooseTheNomad]

At least not when I was there :)

[@nikoladinic6373]

Thanks very much for your videos. I am also planing to be a digital nomad and i was wondering what you do?

[@JooseTheNomad]

My pleasure :) I made a video about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6urk3qNjdyUqsUsi=9pXGZiIc-UhteyTO Good luck🙏🏽

[@BackpackwithJo]

Thanks for sharing these really informative videos! Heading over the the Philippines next month so this was helpful 😊

[@JooseTheNomad]

My pleasure! Enjoy😊🙏🏽

[@SihyungLee-tm1uc]

Look at that weather ..... which month did you filmed ??

[@JooseTheNomad]

April :)

[@DanielFernandez-jv7jx]

Hello and many thanks for the information! What can you tell us about water temperature.I prefer my water on the cooler side. Do you know what the temperature range might be in different places and times of the year?

[@asyamuzlera]

Great video! Very helpful. How was the internet in Boracay?

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you! In some places it was really fast but in some, not so much😄

[@ronyoung1270]

If beautiful place is perfect it will get overrun and made not perfect. Need to make it difficult to be totally comfortable to ever have a chance for it to remain “close to perfect”😎😊

[@JooseTheNomad]

Yeah it's true...

[@marygracemaarat9768]

Wow thanks for reviews but we are not going to change just for you as you know you're the one have to adjust as good or bad internet it's the unique places here in our country I think our country is not for you....

[@beybslifeintheus494]

we back to the phillipines soon

[@JooseTheNomad]

Salamat😊🙏🏽

[@hunk0075]

Starlink is now flooding Siargao. Every household will start to own one. Internet would not be an issue in the next 12 months.

[@JooseTheNomad]

I saw many hostels getting it but are other places getting them now too?

[@hunk0075]

Yes, Its price range is almost the same with fiber internet very competitive. Starlink is cheaper in the Philippines, it is only Php2700 per month or $50/mos.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@hunk0075 yea that's really good!

[@jaywei7546]

Thanks for sharing! Please come back

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks! I'm back🙏🏽

[@piacash5216]

Enjoy your Stay in the PI ✌️💕👍👍👍🙌👌🇺🇸

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you😊🙏🏽

[@Chris-gi9ch]

Surprised you found a nice apartment in Makati for $400 usd? Although I admit I haven't been there......If it was within comfortable range income wise, I would live in Makati, but travel around. Nice presentation.

[@JooseTheNomad]

It was really small maybe that's why :) thank you!

[@JohnJohn-l1o]

What kind of camera do you like to use for vlogging?

[@JooseTheNomad]

Iphone 14/15 pro :)

[@remcovanderpas44]

Dutchie here looking to relocate to the Philipines and build a life there. 30 years off kitchen experience, could i get work as a chef/sous or even a dishwasher to begin?

[@jetbisayaadventures1437]

Forget Bali come back in siargao it’s developing fast hopefully typhoons will not come back but in paradise it’s always possible.

[@JooseTheNomad]

Hahaha I need bette rinternet to stay lomger there, hopefully soon🙏🏽

[@vernfb5189]

Surprised you were having trouble with Starlink. I was consistently getting 200 MBPS when I was there. I lived near Legazpi City in the Bicol Region for 6 months.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@vernfb5189 back then there was not many starlinks but even this year they never reach suck speeds🤔

[@FIAT836]

Stay in Bali no need to stay in the Philippines you have so many complaints

[@JooseTheNomad]

Haha just telling my opinion, not to complain..

[@chrisk7118]

Why are people so thinned skinned when people are honest? 😂

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@chrisk7118 yeah sometimes it's not even opinion, just a fact or observation haha

[@MG77740]

He’s giving an honest review and there’s good info there. The language problem in Thailand and the relatability, he sadly missed. So, I give him a C-. Not an F.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@sherinick7523 so I should lie and not be honest? I said 99% good about your country and told the truth so why do you have a problem with that?🙈

[@JayBrody-xx9ut]

Waiting for your Bali content hawks, is it coming soon??

[@JooseTheNomad]

Yeah man I'm back in Bali so very soon!🙏🏽

[@JayBrody-xx9ut]

Awesome! Hoping your lovely gf will be back on the vlog.😁

[@TryorDie2024]

Actual cost is not everything you really need to tell people about the problems of living in the Philippines. Like brownout, dengue fever, theft, kidnappings, water quality, cost of suntan lotion, bug spray, milk, so many other things that you are not even bringing up and therefore you are not comprehensive at all

[@melissaalbano9678]

What is your recommendation on finding good accommodation in the Philippines, and specifically Siargao? thanks!

[@Chillin007]

How do you live in Bali long term with Visas? I thought you could only get a one month extension (for a total of 2 months)

[@JooseTheNomad]

There are business visa or Kitas options :)

[@TinkerTomUK]

With only 48.8K subscribers I would imagine I would be very difficult to live off of the revenue from that alone especially in the Philippines 🇵🇭 a good $1,500 to $2000 per month to live comfortably with a partner and a medium sized dog.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@TinkerTomUK Back then when this was filmed I had like 10k subs😆 But adsense is only one of the income streams.

[@Jaryd1224]

Good video, good info. How would you find a place in Manila for that price?

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks :) on Airbnb.

[@Crickets555]

Are you able to tell me the name of the apartment complex you stayed at in Manila please? looked really good

[@samgomolka6260]

Was it possible to use hot spot via cell service to work remotely? Had anyone tried that in the more remote places in the Philippines.

[@JooseTheNomad]

Yes but also that sometimes doesn't work or is extremely slow, in my experience at least!

[@abetskychua]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JooseTheNomad]

🥰🙏🏽

[@River18223]

What online job do you have to be able to live south east Asia??

[@JooseTheNomad]

I made a video about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6urk3qNjdyUqsUsi=EDautRfPhXRVWMlO Currently doing KZbin full-time :)

[@EdwinRiem]

Is Starlink a solution for internet issues in the Phillipines? ?

[@JooseTheNomad]

Yes it helps to get better connection in remote places!

[@tukmol1589]

Leave now, then come back when you’re ready to live the island style. That means giving up your western amenities.

[@therunway8282]

Love your video! Where are you living now?

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you! I'm in Canggu, Bali now :)

[@therunway8282]

@@JooseTheNomad Hi thank you! I understand Bali has a better wifi than the Philippines? I went to Palawan 5 years ago but wondering if things have improved since then..

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@therunway8282 yes way better haha!

[@therunway8282]

@@JooseTheNomad Thanks goodness! 😅 I'm thinking of going back to Pinas in Feb. Would it be possible to book a video call with you for some travel tips? Of course, I'm happy to pay for your time!

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@therunway8282 www.travelinghawksmedia.com/coaching :)

[@brianmoodyagency7515]

Why did you leave Da Nang?

[@JooseTheNomad]

30 days visa :) and wasn't really my intention to be more than that this year.

[@BEACHDUDE71]

Maybe I will move back to Italy after I retire

[@KevinDChanx]

What’s the most digital nomads friendly towns or city as today?

[@MRBIGSLICK66]

Hi, enjoyed your trip in the Philippines 🇵🇭! Where did you stay in Makati for 400 monthly? We’ll be heading there in October of 2024. Thanks ✌🏻

[@aghilesrahli1222]

what about Cebu brother ?

[@JooseTheNomad]

Haven't been yet :)

[@aghilesrahli1222]

@@JooseTheNomad ok thanks

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@aghilesrahli1222 where should I go in Cebu?

[@aghilesrahli1222]

@@JooseTheNomad No idea brother ! i just hope that if your are in the Philippines you could show us if it good place for a long term stay as digital nomad

[@007thematrix007]

great reviews.....thnks for this vlog!

[@shedrick2417]

SIARGAO is a small island while Bali is a BIG Island.. the cost of living and prices in Siargao are higher because of its location same as the internet since its a small island no cables from the mainland unlike BALI same as exporting and importing foods it goes through the boats thats why...

[@simplyyank1119]

South Lombok is just right, crowd are just enough, waves are good, electricity and internet are stable, easy hop to Bali and still in the same country with mentawai, as a surfer, what else do you want?right?

[@JooseTheNomad]

I personaly want good infrastructure and options for ordering healthy food, good gyms, etc. :)

[@simplyyank1119]

@@JooseTheNomad Yeah,, that's a good point bro, it's just how Filipinos projecting Bali's image that I don't agree with, never Thais or Malays do that kind of projecting toward us. Not every inch of Bali are crowded, not everytime it's full of people. In fact just live in uluwatu, then traffic will be easier than canggu and still with as good infras as canggu. That's why I call Lombok to the discussion, what so special about Siargao that Lombok doesn't has? They trying to project like if you're surfer in southeast asia, Bali is crowded and Siargao is the next, like what? 🤪 Sorry tho, it's just too often I find these kind of comparison things, makes me a bit itchy.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@simplyyank1119 yeah or even in Pererenan, next to Canggu, it's not too crowded :) And yeah SEA has many islands and places and people like different places better and it's nice try try everything but it's not a competition really hahaha

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@simplyyank1119 Siargao is a very special place tho!

[@simplyyank1119]

@@JooseTheNomad agree, so is Bali, Lombok and Mentawais. 👍