Leaving Thailand for the Philippines/Travel Nightmare/Stranded in Manila

Leaving Thailand for the Philippines/Travel Nightmare/Stranded in Manila‪@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234‬ Our last 24 hours traveling home form Thailand to the Philippines was by far the worst travel experience ever

[@hdrider201100]

Hahaha²!!! Paul! I saw so much of my own bad behavior in your example I had to shake my head. I complain to my Filipino BF all the time about conditions in the Philippines, over which he has no control or responsibility for. I needed to see this video!

[@localtime824]

Great story! Thanks for sharing. What an adventure/ordeal haha. Was laughing in the second half about the 24 hour rooms. Insanely funny 😄 🤣

[@TWCH]

The scene of the boat from the hotel to the van was a perfect symbol of my experience of the Philippines. Terrible infrastructure, poor drainage, crazy weather all shrugged off by resilient people who know how to make things work with whatever is available. And they have fun and laugh while getting the job done despite the problems. It's been too long since I've been there. Looking forward to my visit in January, hope we cross paths.

[@christopheripsan9327]

Great stuff, as always. Mae, you look fabulous in this installment, and I love your evolving sense of style. Yes, we definitely want a couple of months' worth of Thailand stories! I think many of your viewers are looking forward to your impressions of the contrasts and comparisons between the two cultures and told from each of your unique individual perspectives. Can't wait!

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Thank you so much!

[@steveperyer4850]

Glad to see you back, and safe and sound, even though all the stress and anxiety! Keep the stories coming Paul and Baby Mae!

[@just_another_concerned_citizen]

What a story Paul! Thanks for sharing. Glad you and Baby Mae made it home safe.

thank you Tom

[@_apey]

Liked the boat footage! Yes please, more stories!!

[@sactopyrshep]

This has to be one of the best videos I’ve watched. I hope it gets a million views. I guess this could’ve been called “Suffering In the name of content”. I’ll be sharing this. By the way - the boat ride was the best part.

[@Saltybluemap]

Glad you both made it home safe! Baby Mae is looking super beautiful in her outfit!!!!

thank you christopher Martin godbless you

[@Saltybluemap]

@ you are welcome!

[@yurdawg]

Another great story from an amazing story teller. Thanks Paul

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Thanks for listening

[@mv4463]

Your finally home...I missed the chicken 🐔 oh.. welcome back... glad you safe and sound..it's wet here but not as bad as many other places.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Yes! Thank you!

[@mv4463]

@@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 I love davao in the fall.. coming to Valencia for Christmas 🎄 🤗..

[@j.sullivan7235]

"Planes, Buses, and Plastic Boats" -- The Movie! Howling with laughter, tears in my eyes! One of your very best, and that's saying something because they are all so good. Got a kick out of "Tag LeBaron"! Murphy lives!

[@rickylee6129]

WOW, AWESOME Video 📹 👏 👌 🙌. Would love to hear more stories for sure 😀. Baby Mae is a Real Trooper ❤️ 💙 😍 💖. Stay Safe 💕 💞 🙏 🙏

[@painrick]

Thanks for sharing, I no doubt like a lot of your subscribers were wondering where in the typhoon you guys were. Glad you are home safe now. Mae looks different, kind of Cosmopolitan international jet setter now, and she is definitely going to need a BIGGER cloths cupboard or three !

[@cvg9142]

great boat footage. 😀 That had to be pretty fun.....in retrospect. 😀

[@stevebergh7303]

Happy to see you two safely back home! What a tale you told! Keep 'emcoming, Paul! 😅😎

[@57cpaul]

Thank you for the boots on the ground videos. Good to see the actual day to day navigation instead of verbal descriptions.

[@edscherer3965]

An absolute classic! I'm continually amazed with the grace and flexibility that Filipinos show when confronted with problems. The boat, which looks like a $19.99 Wal-Mart special saved the day! Glad you made it back!

[@todd7756]

Great story Paul, the boat ride footage was awesome, glad you made it back ok.

[@josephcmcauliffe1706]

Glad you made it back without to many problems 🤠 I have to make a visa run in March hopefully it goes well 😃

[@ronfrederico7251]

Thank you Paul for this video it’s bad enough taking a 3 hour bus ride for Cebu too go too Green Apple Dental, S&R and Landers. Takes me a week too recover. I became frustrated and tired just listening too your video. I have too take a nap now lol

[@frontendzen4852]

Poor old man Paul going through all that. I am younger so I can adjust to these conditions easily but you must have been completely drained over that.

[@michaelmcshane6280]

Great video and story. At least you can laugh about now. I am glad that you are home safe.

[@milzchiveous]

Omg! Paul and Mae !! This is my first comment and first sub from my new channel from ( Sam J0nes) !! What a freakin’ stressful with a fun adventure with disasters here and there from Phuket to Manila! I’m so glad you made it safe back home now. It’s more fun in the Philippines riding that cool homemade boats in Manila plus the warmth and hospitality of my countrymen. The bayanihan spirit was alive lifting you from your hotel to Manila airport. Thank goodness to be seeing you both smiling now. I was worried not seeing any new uploads from your channel and Mae. Looking forward to hearing your adventures from Phuket and the plans ahead !!

[@TravellingMan20]

No one tells a story like you Paul. Not for you but that was funny. You can’t help but admire Filipinos unbreakable spirit and patience. You truly are blessed with Baby Mae, but I know that you know that. Glad you’re back safe.

[@renaldonormani6646]

Hoo Haw…Hoo Haw!-) Mother Nature rules…everywhere!-) What an absolutely great adventure you had! And get ready for more…;-) Welcome back guys!

[@scotthummer1319]

Welcome home. What an adventure. Thanks for sharing

[@MaroonedInDub]

A great story. I can relate to it all. You look thoroughly invigorated.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lesterbangs3417]

You can scratch Venice, Itay off the bucket list now. You've already done the gondola experience !

[@dong4617]

I bet the smell was similar to Venice too.

[@lesterbangs3417]

@@dong4617 In all seriousness, there's probably a business opportunity for someone willing to buy a bunch of canoes and compete with the taxis. They could appoint Mark Thornton as Cruise Director.

[@garytimm8880]

The Suspense was Intense. Thanks for the eye candy Baby Mae Great Story ! :)

[@lawrencer8673]

Thank you for taking me on your journey home to the Philippines. The lake outside your hotel & the boat ride..priceless! I alway look forward to your videos 🇬🇧

[@juancarlosvaldes4538]

What an adventure Paul! You both already know the drill on your next adventure! Haha! Stay safe and enjoy your restful day back.

[@rickpineo2588]

That hat is baby Maes best yet! Thx to you Paul I was very prepared for my first trip to the Philippines from America last July so I wanted to say thank you again! Safe travels and thx for all you do! I’m working on getting my Filipina to USA but if that doesn’t happen by next summer I’ll go see her while we’re waiting and if I see you I hope to shake your hand. Be well!

Thank you Rick Pineo

[@kevinwelsh7490]

Yeah, I noticed her hat too

[@toomanyhobbies8351]

Yes, I’d like to see more of you and Mae’s trip in future videos

[@llewellynlombard7428]

Hi Paul & Baby Mae, Thailand does not want to let you go, blocking your path on both shores. Happy you made It back home safely, experience, experience living in Asia. Hope to see you back in Thailand soon. Greetings from Khon Kaen. Thailand.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Thanks 👍

[@davidbeard3634]

Glad y'all made it back. Sorry about all the flooding. Stay safe and healthy

[@renatep.7566]

THANK YOU FOR A BELLY LAUGH!!!! Leave it to you to come up with a story like that! I loved how courageous Mae got in that boat with the luggage first!!!! The guy with the umbrella killed it! 😃

[@RafaelGil2022]

Welcome back guys. I think this is your best video so far. And the boat ride hilarios..It just happens in the Philippines Lol...

[@gordontherock9142]

Just think, you got a gondola ride in the Venice of Manilla.

[@pierrebernard719]

This was funny! Thought you were kidding about the boat from the hotel to the van. Looking forward to seeing and hearing more about the trip.

[@hobiefit1742]

Great story Paul! May 105 yeah’s keep it up 👍

[@allen9129]

mae is so cute. she really makes me smile when i see her in your videos

[@johncooperpics6211]

Awesome. I love it. The Philippine people have always shown their ability to take things as they come. Us in America are missing out on truly living life. I love how Filipinos can always make us slow the stress. You Paul are a lucky man. They do really teach us alot in life. Great video. Thank you for sharing.

[@LiberalPatriot24]

Great story. I was stressed just listening. Baby Mae is a human tranquilizer.

[@Elvin6219]

Hello Paul and baby Mae hope you enjoy your vacation ✌️and love

[@Silkremnents]

Thankz for the story …. Sososoooo glad I stayed home …. I’m retired and supposed to be traveling but do to the covid testing decided I don’t want the a added trouble…. I so content 🎉 but love hearing y’all stories lol 👍🏻

[@markhanley5432]

Can't believe you held it together Paul..I would have completely lost it

[@roustabout4fun]

I enjoyed the video and BabyMae's pre banana boat ride. That event exemplifies my experiences in Phils because Filipinos are able to adapt with a good attitude to whatever it takes to accomplish the goal as a people (group). and actually laugh! It always felt and still seems that there Time is only a suggestion dependent on nature and structure or lack of.///Whatever you guys feel like sharing seems to be interesting and sometimes comical after the event. Sort of seems like a trip from 1966 and not 2022 lol.

[@gramheald1]

agree, pinoy get things done.

[@Silkremnents]

Come on come out and say it “ dependent on nature “ more like dependent on “Weather Change “ 😝

[@perry8498]

Haha funny , well you had a good time over all and yeah the boat to van was hmm stressing it made a great story lol 🎉 good stuff mate

[@tryscience]

That was hysterical! Awesome video. I did hear about the storm. Your adventure reminds me of a line from the original Star Wars, "watch it kid or you'll end up floating home!" 🤣 The literal truth in this case! Glad you're home safe and sound and rested up.😎👍

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tryscience]

@@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 I just emailed you the Star Wars clip. Enjoy 😊

[@mick-berry5331]

Hilarious story! So good to know you two made it home safely. You traveled for adventure, and adventure you got! Great how Mae always keeps her cool.. Enjoy!

thank you Mick-Berry

[@gretchen8472]

Long time subscriber, first time commenter: I was really laughing out loud with this video! Hilarious! Glad you and Baby Mae finally reached home safely. I'm looking forward to hearing all the stories. You're a great story-teller, Paul!

thank you Gretchen

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Welcome!!

[@eileentombs3062]

I was with you all the way loved every story of your trip u cant make it up.Just pleased u got through all that trauma and now home safe, i await your next video

[@Freebird-oo6oe]

Really enjoyed watching your debacles in Thailand the boat ride was the icing on the cake 😅 Thanks Paul and Mae.. Enjoy both your utube channels ..

[@darrellyoung9586]

Very Funny. Great video about the adventure of flying. And that is why I do not fly unless there is no other option. I plan to visit lots of places in SE Asia, but I will be doing it on my yacht. You and Baby May are welcome to join us.

[@robmason6466]

So business as usual. Nice! This is what makes traveling so captivating.

[@jbuzzy]

Yep, I'm the same way, when things are't going right with my trip I get wound up as tight as a 24 hour watch. Shoot just listening to your story I'm anxious now. Grad you made it safe and sound. Loved it, thanks. Jon

[@donskuse2194]

I found it easier traveling to and from the Philippines if I did it by myself. I went the first time with a Filipino friend who was working here in Canada. I promised to pay his way if he came with me. It turned out that HE was the most stressful part of my trip haha. It was through him that I learned how Filipinos have a casual relationship with time. I want to be at an airport at least 2 hours before take-off. If I hadn't nagged and argued with him I know for certain we would have missed two flights. I made two more trips to the Philippines traveling by myself and there wasn't a single problem. Mind you, this was before the pandemic years. If I go again it'll be after ALL restrictions are lifted. I'll be 65 next February and I have more anxiety than I did before, so maybe I'll give in and travel with an expat Filipino again. If I bypass the Philippines I'll sign up for a seniors tour going somewhere else and let more capable people handle ALL the details. Nowadays singles can wander away from the tour group for the day and spend more time doing something they're more interested in, like spending most of the day at a museum or just people-watching at a local cafe in a beautiful neighborhood (looking at you Paris, Copenhagen, Berlin). I still think about finding a Filipino partner (I had one and now we're separated and eventually will be divorced). Now that I know so many more things about the Philippines and their cultural idiocyncrasies I'm not sure I want to settle there now, and I definitely don't want to bring one to Canada. Maybe it's ageing, but I'm just not as lonely as I used to be; at least not so lonely that I need a whole lot of aggravation back in my life. I've fulfilled most of my travel dreams. The three cities I wanted to visit in the U.S. - New York, Washington D.C. and San Francisco - Done! South-East Asia - Thailand, Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea - Done! Got married in and toured around it - Auckland, New Zealand - Done! Three long vacations to Great Britain - Done! My last dream is mainland Europe, preferably far from Putin's savagery.

[@travel-trade]

Just checking Sky-scanner and Cheap Flights apps, I see there is a 7 hr 25 min flight between Cebu and Phuket (1 hr 55 min layover in Singapore).

[@rodmasters9093]

Oh my !! I thought the cover was a stock photo BUT NO it was baby Mae in the boat in the middle of Manila during a layover !!!! Wow, I've had some travel stories but can't top this one Welcome home 🏡

[@jeffsea6490]

Good story Mae n Paul 👍

[@virginiakessler3294]

Wow,amazing story,I glad you made it home.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@barrypress3704]

Hi Paul and baby Mae from panorama city California glad you are back in the Philippines

[@xx2108abc769]

That was a hilarious, stressful travel experienced lol. But at least you didn't miss yr flight bck to Duma and got home safe and sound. Thk you for sharing. Next time be aware of the weather forecast of the area you are into.

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Next time!

[@hereiknowmyself-jeaniealks377]

What an adventure! Glad you’re home safely and now have a story to laugh about. Nobody tells the story of how they caught the next flight and the sun was shining and there were no delays.

[@davem8898]

Loved it!! Like something James Bond would have to do with the boat. Lol

[@HamckRgr]

The efficacy of Airline/travel anesthesia needs to be considered.

[@robertnorkus5582]

Excellent video and you seem to have the same problems traveling that I do

[@craig2963]

I am just wondering why you do not have Baby Mae's KZbin link listed on your channel tab, and hers linking back to your channel?? Both of your channel tabs are empty. If they were listed there you would not need to link it in the descriptions.

[@justinmcintosh6554]

It was all a sign, Paul. Stay in Thailand! Great channel.

[@mikesimpson9997]

I'm glad your home. Malaysia next . I was thinking about jaws movie . They seen Paul said we gonna need a bigger boat lol

[@mjusa4u]

Thanks Paul and Mae great story..I would have been freaking out too

[@rickkerr2899]

thanks Paul and Mae for a great video. it was both sad and humorous. thanks to your great communication skills this video should be used as a model for the stresses of travelling.

thank you too rick kerr for watching godbless you

[@tomquinn607]

Great video especially the boat scene.

[@royhowdyshell241]

Great story Paul and yes keep them coming as it made my day hahahaha

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Glad to hear it

[@TB-xx4gc]

Please do share your experiences/impressions of Thailand. I hope to spend several months each year in the Phils and Thailand and am interested in keeping up on the goings on in both places. Loved seeing the "boat ride" and the attitudes of the locals. The very thing that causes me to gravitate towards South East Asia when I retire.

[@underdogrescueofflorida2313]

This is the prettiest color and outfit on Mae!! She is really pretty in this video

[@tomcataleno9128]

OMG ,A very good adventure ,& many great people there to help you guys, stay safe,

[@dwsherm1]

That was a very funny story, all I could keep thinking was it's more fun in the Philippines. Good that you had Baby Mae along as a calming influence.

[@VegasJim]

Wow! - What happen to that easy-going flight home! - Good thing you had Mae with you to share some of the stress. Or should I say 'put up with' - LOL! .... But you made it back ok, and now back to normal P.I. stress. I could spend an hour telling you about all the new, and stressful crap I had to learn on my travels around Asia during the trip when I met you in Duma. - And Mae, you're looking awfully good lady! -Thailand travel was good for you. - All the best to everyone in Duma! .... cul, VegasJim

[@brainiac8060]

Paul, that was a great story. Glad you got to film the boats. Remember, it’s more fun in the Philippines!

[@TheOUboy]

Glad you 2 made it home safe. Of course we want to hear your stories.

[@LivingTheLifeRetired]

Great stories, let’s hear some more!

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

More to come!

[@joemufalli4290]

Good video enjoyed and almost entertaining

[@robertp.7090]

Great story Paul, thanks!

[@victoramor]

really a hilarious video, you made your trepidations and anxieties into a very funny story.....

[@jon15711]

Great story guys you can't make this stuff up. Thanks for sharing real life stuff with us all

[@brrraaak2]

good you and mae made it home safely. God bless

[@williambarco7144]

Unfreaking believable! What a story. I hope you tipped those boat guys well.

[@garyburgmylifeandtimes6354]

If it wasn’t so eventful, it would not be much of a memory. This trip you will never forget. True, it definitely was more stressful than it should have been but probably some lessons learned and experiences of a life time. I mean seriously, how many people get to go on a boat ride in downtown Manila 😁😁

[@johnmackenzie2277]

Wow what a adventure getting home baby Mae and paul

[@glennmcallister2509]

Hi. Paul and Baby Mae. I remember first time I was in Manila, I woke up in the hotel , i looked out the window, the streets was a river. The drains just can’t cope with heavy rain fall.

[@hobo1704]

I drove past that road collapse yesterday on the way to the airport. Crazy to see, will be a big job fixing it. When that road is closed it makes getting around Phuket very hard from Patong.

[@sammynavarro9881]

Glad you both made it back home safely. Yes please tell us more about your trip😜😜

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Thank you! Will do!

[@tonyharnett3169]

Yes I want to hear more please 😜

[@jon15711]

Love the car wash signs near the little boat ride to get to the taxi

[@BillyWarpinjur]

With all due respect Paul Start following the weather days out where ever you are Big Prepping idea

[@krl8814]

Paul you really should try to stop smoking is bad for your health

[@Rogerla62]

Glad you both made it home safely, in spite of the challenges!!!

[@vremerman]

Whatever you do in the Philippines just double the time for everything. How much was the boat ride?

[@mikeschultze3135]

Some fun facts about my first trip back to the Philippines from Thailand in August 2022.: Flying Philippine Airlines BKK - MNL. PAirlines gives you more baggage allowance for free on International flights than the Low Cost Airlines. You also get free full inflight meal. I think the baggage allowance is 33 kilos. However you have to go thru immigration and pickup bags BEFORE transfer to Domestic Flights. Due to the frequency into General Santos I had an early AM departure which got delayed 3 hours making about 7 hour layover with little sleep in past 24 hours. The domestic segment only allows 10 kilos so upon check in at Manila had to pay 800 peso for overweight baggage. The flight to General Santos was on a Boeing 777 ER, which is used for long haul flights. The best food at Manila Airport is in Terminal 3. P Airlines is Terminal 2 & other Intl travel is Terminal 1. They have a free bus shuttle between all three terminals, but you should show or say your connecting flight. I was at T2 but needed to catch bus to Angeles City at T3. I got on without any documents for flight at T3, but I was lucky. Coming back from General Santos they had the worldwide airline database computer fail. Lucky for me I was going to Angeles City by bus. Outside There were lines waiting to get past security checks as far as the eye could see. It easily was the entire length of the building. So for Southeast Asia air travel prepare for delays and the unexpected. Post Covid is really not fully geared for airline frequency and documents are still necessary line the newly updated E Travel card done online. Tip: With Taxi service in Manila. Never get out of the vehicle BEFORE the driver. There have been reports that taxis couldl drive off with your luggage. Welcome Home ✝️