Assumptions and Misconceptions | Americans Visit Philippines

[@addiewilliamson50]

Hi! I’m Filipina and live in Houston, I actually work with Chris as ICU nurses during the Covid season 🙌🏼 he’s the one who told me about this channel. You can get mangosteen at Asian markets like Viet Hoa on Beltway 8, or Hong Kong markets (there’s one on Scarsdale). But I think it’s seasonal. It’s also one of my favorite fruits and I actually bought the mangosteen tea when I went to Bali. I’m glad Chris and family had fun in the Philippines. I was there in October, we went to Boracay, Cebu, Iligan, Ozamiz, Tagaytay and Manila. It was fun! 🤩

[@LLVT]

Hi Addie! Chris told us about you ☺️ I bet you were surprised to see his face on here 😜 we can’t wait for them to come back and do some island hopping and waterfall hunting with us!

[@frigidtsunami]

Chris is on point. Corn beef hash is made so much better in the PH.

[@LLVT]

He loved it!

[@blackeon]

Argentina brand is so delicious

[@elisatorres749]

Glad your best friends be able to come to the Philippines and experience some stuff. Hopefully they’ll comeback and experience more about the beautiful country has to offer.

[@Dapper_Dean]

yup, I agree. They need to feel Baguio and Tagaytay's weather as well. A lot cooler than most of P.I.

[@LLVT]

Yes! We can't wait for them to come back and experience more of the Philippines.

[@gabrielvicente6027]

Fully agree with you that you have great, very supportive friends from home. We love hearing their honest opinions, why they can easily live in a place like Philippines, knowing that you are happily living here. You guys adjusted well, so have more fun doing lots of family activities. Stay safe and God bless

[@LLVT]

Thank you so much!

[@starelisec2578]

You are so blessed to have good friends who are happy for you. Thanks also for choosing Philippines as your new home and for your vacations.

[@LLVT]

Thank you so much!

[@Scarlett-yt6uz]

I’m a Filipina from Houston and yes, no paper towels in the restrooms in the Philippines. You have to bring your own. Humidity in the Philippines is not as dry as Houston, thus, makes you sweat more which makes the people there loose weight easily despite eating so much carbs (rice for breakfast, lunch and dinner) nor any physical workout. I’m glad that you got to explore my country. You may find mangosteen in Hongkong Mall in Chinatown. Also, their driving may be crazy but you won’t see angry drivers and accidents seldom happens.

[@LLVT]

Great points Scarlett! Thank you for sharing and hopefully my friends will get to find mangosteens somewhere in Houston!

[@vitrarom4468]

On point. Road rage in Manila is very uncommon. Filipinos are very patient. That's decades of getting used to hours stuck in traffic and waiting in long lines to get into restaurants, cinemas, halls, etc.

[@rodelynpeteros-thapa2432]

@@LLVT loads of mangosteen in my city in Davao. All kinds of fruits

[@abra.hui.]

Thing is, paper towels is not our culture.. We use our hands to clean our mess lol.. I'd rather complain about lack of Bidet Spray or Tabo and water to clean your sh hhaha

[@StaceyMane]

It's great that your friends were able to visit the Philippines. Their honest opinions are fair but in the end what matters is seeing how happy you are for having made the right choice to move to the Philippines. Thanks for all your vlogs. Best of love to you and your wonderful family.🌹💐☘️

[@LLVT]

Thank you so much! Perfectly said :)

[@iflipover]

I love the editing. I really appreciate the effort you put into it bec it’s not just one day of shooting then cutting some parts out but getting footages from other days and finding ones to emphasize or describe a point being made. Looking forward to your island vlogs.

[@LLVT]

Thank you so much! Credit goes to my husband - he's a fantastic editor and he puts in several hours of work to edit these videos.

[@TheEddietor1550]

i believe it would be nice for them to stay where they are comfortable. Our country are not for the choosy honestly. Usually people who visit another place adopts and not the other way around. I believe they fit better in the americas. thanks for the visit though.

[@abelity]

I would take their comments as an insight into how United States culture is.

[@LLVT]

I think it should be a mutual adoption of each others cultural traditions and customs. It's the best way for the country and the traveler to have growth and progress. Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@melvinhernandez1051]

I love both countries.

[@zzzzzsleeping]

I always said .... a successful living in the Philippines or any other host country is by not comparing your life where you came from.

[@LLVT]

I don't think it's possible not to compare but it is important to remember that the comparison is not what matters. It's how you "handle" the adjustments that you might have to make in order to be comfortable 😉

[@angelotimonera7967]

The most presious treasures in our lives are "true friends", really hard to seek.

[@LLVT]

Very true! We are so grateful to have met these incredible people!

[@axizcorp]

Filipino Time is one of the negative cultural traits that Spain passed down to Filipinos. Spanish people are known for also being late up to this day. It was the Americans and Japanese that taught Filipinos punctuality.

[@jaimejones6275]

Also the siestas . Napping after lunch is an influence of Spain from some of the countries they colonized including the PH.

[@allynsworld8317]

@@jaimejones6275 actually naping in noon time have a health benefits. If you do it in the right time ideally 12:00 - 1:00 pm but it must be a 30 minutes only in order to recharge our body. Napping is short deep sleep

[@Islandboy1900]

Not an excuse…just a poor cultural reasoning and habit. People should change that bad habit…not professional.

[@allynsworld8317]

@@Islandboy1900 not excuse? You are idiot. There is already scientific medical studies about the health benefits of noon break or napping. Ano bad cultural habits ang pinagsasabi mo yung mga machine need recharge tao pa kaya. Just ask questions on those centenarians in any nationality kung hindi ba nila banggitin ang Siesta as part of their routine.

[@komentarista5759]

Nope. Filipino Time is also called Island Time.

[@cocomine8897]

Horning in the Philippines is usually to give a signal to other drivers especially when you are passing crossing lane or whenever you overtaking and the pedestrians for sudden passing jaywalking, these are all about to avoid accident and sometimes you give a go signal to ahead of you on a traffic when it's green, but the hornings are prohibited in some areas like school to avoid disturbance.

[@LLVT]

Thank you for sharing and for watching our channel ☺️

[@cocomine8897]

@@LLVT You're welcome ☺️

[@lisabell9318]

Lol the bloopers made me laugh so hard 🤣 ummm, ummm. You can tell I’m not used to the camera 😂 loved the ending. Great job, guys.

[@bashersbeware]

You're an awesome interviewer. Not only did you ask the right questions but the way you phrased them was very good and invites deep insights.

[@LLVT]

Thanks! I was actually professionally traing in "interview and interrogation" techniques in my previous career so it comes in handy for these types of conversations ;)

[@Telfund38154172]

What a wonderful time Together...and knowing what is there and doubts that have been proven...it was all worth it......

[@LLVT]

I'm glad that they were happy to see us doing well and thriving :)

[@evaristods8747]

I liked watching this vlog. Very smart girl doing the interviews for opinions and feedbacks. Glad the madam happily discovered her favorite Mangoosteen. Loved the girl's epilog at the end. So touching. Many thanks.

[@LLVT]

Thank you so much for watching and sharing your beautiful positive comments :)

[@amgmedia808]

Man it make me cry, the last portion when you said we spend so much memories..that all it matter.creating memories.

[@LLVT]

We are incredibly fortunate to have such wonderful friends in our lives!

[@aidaloyola3753]

Nice episode, Q and A on assumptions and misconceptions about a country and its people and you closed your story telling with a very personal note about friendship. Very nice. Today, I became your subscriber. Keep up the positive vibe. !!!

[@LLVT]

Thank you so much for subscribing and we appreciate the positive vibes!! Salamat po!

[@isagoldfield7393]

You’re SO blessed to be able to live in the Philippines. My family is so jealous✨🫧🤍🪅

[@LLVT]

Thank you! We truly are blessed, don’t be jealous, I bet you can/will do it too someday 🙏🏼

[@Dapper_Dean]

We have mangosteen here in the Bay Area California. We get them at Costcos. I tried to grow the seeds. But the weather here is not meant for it. So I failed. But I believe they come from central and south America. That's why they're so pricey.

[@LLVT]

Thank you for letting our Bay Area viewers know where they can find it!!

[@venza907]

I like the honest opinion of country comparison; but one thing we have to keep in mind when traveling we can't expect other countries to have the same U.S/Europe standards. You have to remember you are the "visitor" of that country you are traveling to, you have to respect the culture and the way of living. I have been guilty of this myself, but i do have a open mind more than I use to.

[@abelity]

Maybe I missed it…what did they say that was disrespectful??

[@venza907]

@@abelity I never said anything about being "disrespectful". YOU did not miss anything. All i said was i like the honest opinion. Just like the bathroom hygiene, toilet tissue, etc. I can relate to that. You seem to misunderstood!

[@LLVT]

Yes we can all show respect for the country we are visiting and/or living in but it's also ok to point out certain inefficiences that you might find and even suggest solutions. It' could be useful for future travelers to be better prepared. Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts :)

[@blackeon]

as expected bato bato sa langit ang tamaan sabog ang batok 😂😂😂 proven and tested nayang Filipino time... guilty here....well that's before....i am American time now or with Japanese disciplined.... speaking of DISCIPLINED! Notorious din ang Filipino vice versa UNDISCIPLINED 😅 our laws is good but consistent implementation are lacking.

[@blackeon]

@@LLVT don't worry you're correct on your point of views....also TRUTH HURTS is real🤣

[@mariamontorio9882]

Mangosteen are sometimes sold in Costco in the bay area. Happy holidays!

[@LLVT]

I've heard about this! So glad more people are getting access to this incredible fruit.

[@haya_pot3616]

If they happen to visit anywhere from Aug to October, you can take them to Davao City, they are known for their mangosteen, pomelo and durian 😋 you can get a kilo for 0.50$ during those months

[@LLVT]

Good to know for them and also for myself! Mangosteen is my all time most favorite fruit 🥰

[@ronnienestor]

Hello… glad to have your friends visited the Philippines.

[@LLVT]

We are so lucky to have such incredible friends to come and visit us!

[@adelanfamchannel]

hmmm let me check 88 ranch for mangosteen. I didn’t see that in Island Pacific but 88 Ranch not sure if they have.

[@LLVT]

Thank you so much for offering to check - these friends are from Houston though so if its the 88 Ranch in Temecula that won't work for them ;) hopefully we have Houston viewers who can tell us where to find it!

[@willalirazan4200]

Hi Guys good to hear all those good times you have be sure to come and visit Iloilo City and its beautiful beaches in Buruanga, Guimaras mangoes in May and our coming Dinagyang festival in January you guys will never regret my opinion...Take care always and have fun everyone 😊

[@LLVT]

So many great festivals all throughout the Philippines!

[@felycacal3882]

You need to visit the other islands because they have different scenic views. It’s different experience going to the beaches and island hopping in the south.

[@LLVT]

We agree! Unfortunately their time here was limited and we didn't get to go island hopping. That only means that they will be planning another trip in the future and we look forward to hosting them again!

[@froilananthony7391]

awesome guys❤ q&a

[@LLVT]

Thank you so much!

[@anthonymeneses2827]

The Philippines is a tropical country with a hot and humid weather, so a sticky and uncomfortable feeling is normal. When you're planning to swim in a swimming pool, expect yourself to get wet.

[@LLVT]

Yes you are correct. They live in Houston which is also hot in humid but we all learned that the humidity here in PH was different than the humidity they were used too in Texas. They definetly ezxpected to be hot and sweaty but I don't think they knew exactly how much it would be.

[@edifierbass7821]

Of course its different, you know I always say this that whenever you go to any country you must be ready always put in your mind that things are not way it used to be back home its not the same country, also do not expect too much for anything coz it will cause desperation, chaos or despair, and leave your american attitude if possible to blend well deep with the culture you can breathe freely.. merry xmas see you next year if possible

[@LLVT]

Salamat po and ingat ‘til next time ☺️

[@LarrieFromCA]

I can understand the comparison between the two countries and where they're coming from. I'm Fil-Am living here in Orange County for more than 30 years. I also frequently visiting Houston because my daughter lives there now. Yes, I agree about the "Filipino Time" and that's one of Filipino pet peeves I really hate. When you're meeting a friend in the Philippines and say you meet at 10am, don't expect he/she be on time. That 10am means 11am, LOL..

[@JC0820]

Traffic in the metro contributes to that. That is why it became a custom for Filipinos to don't prioritize time specially when just meeting friends. But going to their workplace or schools they still go on time.

[@sabugdalantx]

I call it island time

[@i.am.elzosajr]

we're sorry sir heheheh bad pet peeves

[@LLVT]

We've learned to add the "ish" like 10ish or 11ish to time frames for ourselves because we're never totally sure if we're going to be on time because of the kids. Our boys are terrible with understanding time :)

[@blackeon]

@@JC0820 aside from traffic is just a habit of many Filipinos proven and tested 🤣 im one of them actually...well before....i am American time now or japanese disciplined

[@dailymealswithtere6034]

You can find mangosteen at any asian store like H-Mart or 99 Ranch in Houston. However the cost is way expensive than in Bangkok or Manila.

[@LLVT]

Thank you so much! I bet she'd definetely pay more to have them there in Houston.

[@dailymealswithtere6034]

@@LLVT you’re welcome. I keep watching your blog😍

[@joselitodiaz199]

Happiness Depends to a Significant Degree Upon Expectations. If You Inflate your Expectations, you're Begging to Be Unhappy. PERSPECTIVE ------ Unhappy People Tend To See Things in Absolute Terms and Often Can't Distinguish Small Problems from Big Ones. Happy People See Shades of Gray, and They Know How To Prioritize Their Problems and Turn them into Possibilities. They Don't Lose Sight of Life's Big Picture During Bad Times.

[@LLVT]

I agree, we always do our best to promote postivity here on our channel. We also want to be sure we are being honest and sometimes that may not always sound postive but it's done with good intentions.

[@apgdream7958]

So nice vlog...so comforting to hear from your friends that they feel you are ok and happily settled here in the Philippines after experiencing themselves what its like here. Thank you! Keep the vlogs coming...enjoyed watching them.

[@LLVT]

Thank you so much! It was nice to hear that too, I'm glad that they felt peace by seeing us here, happy and thriving :)

[@maydelrosario-brody6883]

Please take into consideration that we are comparing Houston (USA) and the Philippines, 1st vs 3rd world countries. I cannot argue with the weather because I just came back from a month long vacay and I didn’t appreciate the humidity. Toilet paper! Depending on what/where part of the country you’re in, toilet paper is as not popular as in the US, please refer to JoKoy’s 😂. In the province, some of us still don’t have access to easy water like in Manila or other cities, we need to walk miles and fetch the water, we conserve. So no toilet paper with limited water. Some dig a deep well for this. Thank you for pointing out the good and the challenges in this vlog. Thank you for visiting the Philippines.

[@LLVT]

Thank you so much for watching and Maligayang Pasko!

[@josefinovelasco941]

Filipinos use water and soap more often than toilet paper. Toilet paper is used as their wiper to dry the wet butt parts.Toilet paper alone is not enough to wipe off all the good stuff in your butt. Many only use it to cover the toilet seat especially in public restrooms.

[@ollieoxinfree5336]

Not Huston, but Hong Kong Market in Atlanta often has Mangosteen.

[@francbo0479]

Not sure which mall you went to but you usually see paper towel where there are hand-dryers. I personally use them to tap dripping water before I use the dryer so it’s quicker.

[@LLVT]

Several malls unfortunately only have toilet paper to use rather than paper towels. We've learned to bring extra washcloth to dry our hands instead ☺️

[@feliciasamoy3251]

I don’t know if you have Seafood City Supermarket in Houston Texas, but here in California, we do have Seafood City it’s a Filipino Supermarket and they do sell Mangoesteen which is in the frozen aisle, or you can also go to any asian grocery store, mostly they sell them too. Have your friend try Rambutan I think she would like it too. I enjoy your vlogs and learn a lot from your travels.❤

[@LLVT]

I don't beleive they do have Seafood City - but they do have an area within Houston with some Asian markets so they might try looking there first. She did try a rambutan in Thailad as well and also enjoyed it :) thank you so much for watching!

[@diniasantos9117]

Looking forward to your friends coming back to the Phil and seeing the rural parts of the country which are breathtaking and enjoying every minute of the countryside driving.

[@LLVT]

Yes, we are looking forward to that as well ☺️

[@jemuellen]

Regarding 11am opening time, the website/page simply wasn't updated. Mall/store opening/closing times are modified during the Christmas holidays to make traffic more manageable.

[@LLVT]

You are correct, however, we wanted to point this out so things like that can be updated. It's not fair to folks who are trying to plan their days according to the times that are posted. This is something we've learned in the few months that we've been living here and it's not that difficult to update a website or social media page when they know the hours will be changing. We appreciate your insight and thank you for watching the channel! Maligayang Pasko!

[@edwinbadulis4697]

Experience the fun… of the “fiesta” or feast-celebration at the provinces/towns. For sure all of you will love it❤️👍🏼😉😀

[@LLVT]

Yes! Once we choose a province to build a home in, I am sure we will get to experience those types of celebrations!

[@bertlacatan1776]

Go to Flushing here in New York and you'll find most grocery stores selling mangosteen.

[@LLVT]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing ☺️

[@snowtyboy]

Mall hours were adjusted by the government an hour later during weekdays but extended an hour too because of traffic situations. Mangosteen fruits said that it can prevent cancer and can cure some health problems. MX3 coffee is made from mangosteen. You can also buy them in capsule form in all of the leading supermarkets.

[@bernadettegill8645]

I’m so glad that u’r friends enjoyed Manila…

[@LLVT]

We are glad they enjoyed it too :)

[@imeldaperez6181]

11am to 11pm is the time for mall to open pre christmas time ..other times 10 to 10

[@LLVT]

Thank you for sharing! I’m curious if malls will have earlier opening hours as we get closer to Christmas.

[@sabugdalantx]

I am happy that your friends from Houston appreciate Filipinas; it has taken a long way to get to where we are now, and hopefully the current President, the son of Marcos, can fix what, for the most part, his father did when Sr. decided to pass a very painful martial law (weaponized military against its citizens) that really hurt the growth of the country and alienated foreign investment. Filipinas and I believe Vietnam will be considered a Tiger Economy/Market next year again, so expect continued modernization in Maynila, Cebu, and other provinces, including Tacloban, where I was born. I think you understand finance/banking and I think you would agree that right now Filipinas is a good investment. Pinas is getting there, and your channel helps with that by showing people how great the people are, how the infrastructure is improving, the food, and the pro-American culture.- Hopefully with improve infrastructure it will attract some of that market of tourist from Thailand and Vietnam and for the most part I see that and people are shock that everyone speaks english and very much pro-american culture so they feel safe. Mangosteen season is from April through August, but the demand here in the US is low, so it is hard to find. a ripe mangosteen in season. But here in Houston, you can get them from Linda's Tropical Fruits, Great Wall Supermarket. and sometimes at 99 Ranch Market. Mangosteen from India and Southeast Asia is the best. I think what we get ours here in Houston from Mexico. Yes, when I was growing up in Pinas until the age of 11, I witnessed people not washing their hands, and I was also surprised when I arrived in Texas that many Americans or Texans do not wash their hands after using the restroom. When I traveled through Europe, the same things applied. You would think this would have changed because of what we learned from COVID-19. In Western countries, the horn is generally associated with road rage and impatience, but particularly in Asia, it is used to communicate with other cars and pedestrians. I work for Schlumberger, an energy company here in Houston, and most energy companies, which have offices all over Asia and Middle East, use horn for our safety class. Once a month we all have to take defensive driving class at work, and we are told to use the horn when leaving a parking area and if we need to communicate with other drivers, but obviously with caution in America or Europe because someone might think we are being rude. By the way I don't know if you all notice when you were in Singapore, they don't use horns much like in big cities of Japan cause they are trying to change and finds it a bit of low class to continue to use horns. "LOL" Hell I use horn even here in Houston and when they look at me, I say cause I am an Asian Driver! haha Tell your friend to visit Jakarta or Indonesia one day if they want to experience hell on a motorcycle. Motorbikes, or I guess mopeds, are all over Indonesia; it's crazy even in Bali. Thank you for sharing your adventure and best wishes!

[@pingyu5141]

Wow very painful Martial Law HAHAHA what a laugh!!! Had the late President Marcos did not declare Martial Law at that time, when Joma Sison and Ninoy Aquino were terrorizing the country, to disrupt the peace and country developments, and lashing at the Marcos government for the people to switch loyalty to the COMMUNIST PARTY.. So without Martial Law on that time, then what would we be right now.. right, COMMUNIST! And Joma Sison's Communist Party of the Philippines, and Aquinos LIBERAL, DILAWAN and KAKAMPINKS PARTY, are still trying their best to convert the country into Communist! But majority of the filipinos had realized that now, and give the Marcos son a landslide victory majority vote, to win as the present president.. And alligations of massive cheating has just been put to rest, with the admittance of the KAKAMPINK losing presidential candidate Leni Robredi, that with all their checkings, they didn't find a single proof of cheating! So there...

[@wambofilo]

@@pingyu5141 perhaps you should do some research Ping.

[@pingyu5141]

@@wambofilo i don't have to make research.. simply because i lived through it. I'm in my 60's, and like most of filipinos, i was among the silent majority.. but not anymore, we were a strong 31 Million voices that's being heard on the last election, as against the 15M that's still holding on to the Aquino legacy.

[@wambofilo]

@@pingyu5141 and you think I didn't while growing in Alang Alang! You know the province his wife is from! According to Amnesty International Marcos dictatorship was marked by over 3,000 extrajudicial killing, 35,000 documented tortures and 70,000 incarcerations. Young marcos rebranding earned him young filipino votes and I am hoping and praying he is better than his Dad.

[@pingyu5141]

@@wambofilo well i'm not discounting the fact that you also live through that part of our country's history.. though we don't share the same views, ideas, and opinions, it's alright.. though surely i'll never change my side of the coin. What's good with me presently is, i'm part of the WINNERS.. sorry you are Losers, but who knows the weather might change.. though of course lots from my side would be seeing to it, that what it is now.. stays as is.

[@bernardojr.sumatra3828]

in mindanao 1 to 2 dollar 0er kilo. In iligan city

[@LLVT]

They are so good!

[@HDtv13]

This is awesome! 😍

[@LLVT]

Thank you so much!

[@ja01975]

I would highly recommend a visit to the American cemetery of Manila next to BGC. Good video!

[@LLVT]

We’ve gone 🥰 and absolutely loved it. I was able to get a little bit of videos that I hope to share in an upcoming vlog. We could only use our cell phones for video so the sound quality isn’t as great as our cameras. I’ll post some photos of the place on my instagram as well. Thank you for watching and sharing this suggestion, that cemetery is absolutely beautiful 🤩

[@ariesgemv]

Inside HEB in Houston (SW) has great Filipino Restaurant. Bellaire Blvd (SW) has many Asian Stores that sell tropical fruit, they had rambutan so they may have mangosteen.

[@LLVT]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing!

[@truthhurtsalways4u]

the sewage issue is common in many asian,latin and easter european countries .i usually take toilet paper with me ,if i travel in those countries .i cross to mexico almost on a weekly basis and its basically the same thing . i live here in the bordertown of Mcallen and Reynosa and do visit Mexico frequently .BTW, I drove to Houston about 2 weeks ago . I usually shop at HongKong Supermarket in Houston ,in the Chinatown area .They have varieties of imported fruits ,possibly from Asia .Many of them i couldnt recognized or havent seen in my life.If your friends like Filipino foods ,they should try Maxs Fried Chicken and Gerry' Grill which are ubiquitous in the Philippines .

[@LLVT]

Yes! Thank you for sharing this information. They have tried Gerry’s and also Max’s - they love going to Be More Pacific in the Houston Heights area. It’s a Filipino American fusion.

[@truthhurtsalways4u]

@@LLVT Ive been to BMP resto,once .It was just average for me . There is also Filipino eatery inside HEB supermarket in Houston ,which i usually go,when Im in the area ,but mainly for take out .

[@Liriqos]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 SO SWEET, SLMT OR VISITING THE PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭

[@LLVT]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@CAJimenez89]

I’m American of Filipino descent living in the greater Houston (Klein/Spring) area. You should be able to find mangosteen at your larger Asian Super Markets like Hong Kong grocery, 99 Ranch Market, or that grocery store at Katy Asian Town. I really like the content of your KZbin channel and will be watching often

[@LLVT]

Awesome! Thank you so much for sharing 😊

[@baldeagledelta3482]

Very good friends are very hard to find. This life’s journey is short so make the best of it. Once you do find life travelers that stick with you through thick and thin, consider them as treasures that’ll last a lifetime and beyond!

[@LLVT]

So perfectly written. I get teary-eyed when I think of how blessed we ar eto have founds these kind of people to share our lives, travel and families with :)

[@jenniferespiritu6861]

Hi! I really enjoy your videos. I live in Houston and I remember buying mangosteen at H-mart in Katy Texas. However I think it’s seasonal (not available year round)

[@ronnienestor]

Here in PH, it’s available all year round.

[@LLVT]

Thank you so much for sharing! We’ve reminded our friends to keep an eye on the comments here so they can know where to get this amazing fruit! It was a seasonal item back in California as well so I did let my friends know they may have to wait until they are in season.

[@SilentTrigger31585]

Those mangosteens when in Season you can buy it 25 pesos per Kilo in Davao. I used to buy 2 kilos and eat it on the Hotel I am staying.

[@LLVT]

I am loving being able to get all of the tropical fruits here in PH for an affordable price... now if I want US fruits like peaches or green grapes those will cost a lot of money here!

[@theboringtube]

Wow the last message was ghost bumps 🥰

[@LLVT]

Thank you for watching!

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Paper towels are more costlier than toilet tissue. That is why some places use hand dryer instead. So they only provide toilet tissues to clean our butt. Some countries we also use hand bidet or bum gun too. It is cleaner to use both water and toilet tissue.

[@LLVT]

They are more expensive correct. I think the trouble was that there was no hand dryer and only toilet tissue to dry hands - which is not effective at all. I don't mind the bidet but seeing how so many folks chose not to wash their hands when leaving the CR scares me to touch the hand bidet. I've tried to memorize which malls have the better bathrooms.... :)

[@aimeeseattle]

Hi! 😀Hope you and family are doing fine! I need to catch up on your vids! We are in Seattle, but I have lived for a short time (a few years)in Quezon City in my youth and a short time in the province of visayas for a month I think. It was very difficult when I took me of my sons there in the province, he got sick because he is not used to the food and I felt so bad . But belong there in my youth really helped me see the world in different eyes better . Loved my experience and share those with my children. You are doing amazing!

[@LLVT]

Thank you so much! I hope you are hunkering down in Seattle for Christmas and that you've been able to find some great Filipino holiday treats to share with your boys :)

[@MSalem-gt5dy]

I agree about the security out there. Whenever there was another shooting incident in school here I thought it's because of lack of security guards in schools where the children were supposed to be in a safe place. Even in the mall and in banks here in California there were not enough security guards nor it was in place. I worked in the bank for 16 years and I can tell the security guards were carrying shotgun and firearms in the bank for security. It's safer out there in Manila. BGC is a new city and beautiful. I haven't been there but I have seen in KZbin how great it is. I haven't visited my hometown in Quezon city since 2010. Can't wait to visit again soon.

[@LLVT]

Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment on our video!

[@josefinovelasco941]

...and guards will not hesitate to shoot especially if the culprit or culprits are behaving violently, armed or not armed. In US you see people looting, destroying properties and guards or police look helpless. That is not the way to instill discipline and fear of the law.

[@lancelotnicolas1910]

Philippine is from another world always expect the unexpected☺️🙏mabuhay po and God bless you all always po❤️🙏

[@LLVT]

Salamat po!

[@andrewsoyosa508]

South east Asians not used of using tissues, paper towel or paper hand towel and whatnot, maybe because of the additional cost and imagine how many trees you have to cut down just to have something to dry your hand and or even to wipe our butt, use water instead much better and cleaner. and too much using of toilet paper is one of the reason the toilet clog up.

[@abelity]

Some countries have recycled paper towels…No need to destroy environment. 👍🏼

[@andrewsoyosa508]

@@abelity you can't recycle toilet paper though

[@abelity]

I hear what you’re saying Andrew. I am certainly no toilet paper expert. But Google says there’s a bunch of ‘recycled toilet paper’ out on the market. Amazon has many options as well.

[@LLVT]

I agree that it's costly, but it's also difficult for travelers or visitors to get the whole bidet thing just right. I still have trouble with it myself and I've been living here for almost 6 months now. It's even harder to dry hands with toilet paper... which is what I was trying to explain on this video. But I'm glad there was always working water and soap at least... ;) thank you so much for watching!

[@andrewsoyosa508]

@@LLVT I know right, it is a bit difficult if you are not used to it. What I'm doing when I'm traveling is bringing my own towel/face towel. just like taking my own water canister instead of buying bottled water, lil things would help to Mother Earth.

[@ronnienestor]

Filipino time is really true… just be patient… 😊😊😊

[@czandriyeaduchannes9078]

be patient? my gosh yan ang klangan natin baguhin nakakahiya, cla dapat mag adjust satin?

[@ronnienestor]

@@czandriyeaduchannes9078 If you can change it, pls do it… Filipino time is a reality and has been here since Spanish time. The Americans failed to change the behavior…. I don’t think this will be gone in our generation.

[@ronnienestor]

@@czandriyeaduchannes9078 Do they have a choice? If they won’t adjust, they will just be frustrated. Real talk lang.

[@kristagrace0917]

@@czandriyeaduchannes9078 it's hard to change this especially sa pinas because not many have the privilege to be early to things. We have lots of traffic, our mass transpo is well...not as good as in other countries. To change this one, we'll need to change a lot in our system din. Complete overhaul siguro at this point. It's just flat out stupid to change this when many are deterring us from getting to stuff, appointments on time sa ph. Swerte ka if you can but the rest of us, it's a struggle.

[@romanracela]

Cool video. Filipino food was almost everywhere when I lived in Southern California. Now I live in Katy, TX (near Houston) and I can't find a decent Filipino restaurant. Maybe you know of one? 😁

[@LLVT]

Not sure about Katy but if you’re near the Houston Heights area definitely check out Be More Pacific. We actually have a blog about them from earlier in the year. It’s titled Best Filipino Food in Houston, Texas | BE MORE PACIFIC. Check it out, Masarap!!

[@romanracela]

@@LLVT I'll check out your video and check out Be More Pacific. Thanks for the reply and info. 🙂

[@trendingcelebritiesworldwi3751]

Philippines is really the best place for retiring age American family because the funds coming from their pension would really go a long way rather than spending retirement years in the US. The corned beef guy should try Purefoods corned beef (canned blue label) the best so far. Take them to El Nido beach hopping and snorkeling or Cebu on a canyoneering adventure.

[@LLVT]

We can't wait to take them out to all of the islands when they come back to visit us.

[@zeusavelino8819]

You can also try Delimondo. It's Philippines made and really good also like Purefoods.

[@trendingcelebritiesworldwi3751]

@@zeusavelino8819 cancel culture for Delimondo (bad political inclinations)

[@Arnel_A67]

hmm, true opinion. ❤️

[@LLVT]

Thank you so much!

[@rodelsalatan6994]

Wow best friend forever

[@LLVT]

She is the best! I’m very lucky that I have two of the best friends ever, I’m hoping my other one will be here to visit sometime next year!

[@LarrieFromCA]

You can find a lot of Mangosteen in Southern California.

[@LLVT]

I used to see them every now and then between Oct and Dec - hopefully our friends can find them in Houston :)

[@FilCanGil]

If you’re looking for mangosteen my cousin from Houston says, try Linda’s tropical fruits, 99 ranch market, Hong Kong food market or Thang Hung food market…… not to be confused with “Well”😂😂😂

[@LLVT]

YAY! Thank you Gil for sharing and getting the info from your cousin :)

[@U_KCuF]

Mangosteen is abundant here in mindanao and its cheap only compared to luzon..

[@LLVT]

So delicious!

[@HermanRamiro]

Nice ending. Ingat till we meet again

[@LLVT]

🥰

[@bramozbrave7812]

Thank u appreciate 🇵🇭

[@LLVT]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@quickthinker7582]

Philippines was a former U.S. Territory from 1899 to 1945, so just imagine there's a lot of American influence in our country even our mentality is American like the way we dress up, like for guys we love jackets/hoodie with caps, Nike shoes, shorts, for women wearing jeans, caps, etc... NBA, boxing, football,, our laws and constitution patterned from the U.S. also, in the past Filipinos hold U.S. Passport during those years. So, I guess you guys didn't actually leave the U.S. heheheh... Have a great time.

[@LLVT]

It can seem very similar at times and then we travel out of town 😉 we love it here, thank you so much for watching!

[@edgarnapiza4667]

Philippines is more laidback especially in the provinces. Unless you beat the time to work. So it’s relaxing!

[@LLVT]

Thank you!

[@rholbrook7720]

Can you create a video on how and where to books trips to explore Philippines. So Filipinos (just like me, 15 years haven’t been back) wanting to go visit know where to start. TIA

[@LLVT]

That sounds like a wonderful idea… perhaps a series for sure. I think it’s also dependent on what you’re wanting to see and the kind of budget you’re looking for. There’s so much to see and do, we’re working on compiling a travel list for ourselves in 2023.

[@elmar_eldnah]

One of my complaints with the U.S. is they are still using English system when the whole world use Metric system already. With Metric, computations are simpler and easier.

[@LLVT]

We actually discussed that during one of our car rides and we didn’t film that conversation. I find the measurement thing odd as well 🤔

[@froilananthony7391]

mangosteen is a superfruit❤ healthy fruits

[@LLVT]

So yummy!

[@kbc321]

❤❤❤ enjoy

[@florentinojavieriii1868]

Good emotional happy content.

[@LLVT]

❤️

[@bethserran]

Mangosteens are my favorite fruit. They have soo many in Thailand and very cheap.

[@LLVT]

So delicious!

[@gericornista8133]

The best thing is how far a dollar can stretch there indeed specially now!

[@LLVT]

It definetely made their stay much more relaxing knowing they weren't spending a whole bunch of money!

[@saiorycrp]

I live in Houston. Randalls have Mangosteens but they are a whopping 12 dollars a pound.

[@LLVT]

I bet she'd pay it! Do they actually have them now? Or is it only during a specific time of the year?

[@izzy7ph519]

Hahaha! For a minute there I thought Roro was Kuya bec of how behave n quiet he was... 😂

[@LLVT]

He's also getting so tall now!

[@adelanfamchannel]

next vlog pls. how will you celebrate your Christmas like what games would you have with cousins of kuya and bunso.

[@LLVT]

Looking forward to capturing some holiday fun and games this year!

[@rodelynpeteros-thapa2432]

I am from Davao Philippines and live in the UK now. I always bring my own tissue papers and wipes tissue with me every time i went out.

[@LLVT]

I understand now why everyone carries a bag out here, even men carry a bag of some sort.

[@esperanzag.patangui8021]

Philippines sapat na.saan ka pa!

[@LLVT]

Thank you for watching!

[@wisemanlucky630]

Thank you for sharing this to them...😍😍😍💖💖💖💝💝💝✌️✌️🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@LLVT]

Thank you for watching!

[@JoeyPenuela]

Hi guys. I hope all is well. I had to go back to this vid to gain a better perspective on living in the Philippines 🇵🇭 I think I've already made up my mind 😅 #NoMoreRatRaceLiving #LiveandEnjoyLifeNow

[@LLVT]

Thanks for watching!! We hope you’re feeling even more solid about whichever decision you choose 😉 we’re very happy here!

[@floren879]

Great vid

[@LLVT]

Salamat po!

[@Jazz-tv7jr]

I always bring my tissue 🙏🇵🇭

[@LLVT]

💪🏼

[@cookiemurph8532]

Guys, Had you been to the north? like Baguio city, Sagada.....

[@LLVT]

Not yet! We look forward to going... I'm thinking maybe in the "summer" to cool down if possible lol.

[@r_donor669]

I just dont get tha comparison of thailand and manila regarding the toilet and the sewage system i think it's bit mix up

[@LLVT]

Sorry for the confusion - I think they were mentioning that the toilets specifically in both places seemed week in the flush capability but that it was much stronger in MNL versus in Thailand.

[@komentarista5759]

Horn honking here in the PH is really like that. A heads up. In INDIA tho.... Hahaha!

[@LLVT]

😂

[@rrubio6660]

Traffic...well, that is simply because every Filipino seems too want to live in the metropolis regardless of whether they can afford to live there or not! Not to mention, the growing population ALL around.

[@LLVT]

So much traffic! Thank you so much for watching :)

[@J_I_R_OAdrian]

Thank you For Visting Our Country while you guy here try our Filipino authentic food cuisine whitch is 👉 Lumpiia togue/ Lumpia Shang Hai👈 And👉 Chiken Adobo /Prok Adobo👈 And 👉PORK SISIG/FISH SISIG👈 New SubsCriber From Ph

[@LLVT]

Salamt po! We had them try sooo many filipino foods while there were here :) thank you for watching and subscribing, we hope you continue to enjoy the channel!

[@emmanueljingco]

Girl you and Liza can't go wrong with appreciating the Mangosteen fruit. It's regarded as the the queen of all fruits for its mega doses of high nutritive values....anti-cancer, anti inflammatory, anti oxidant, Vit C...you name it ....

[@LLVT]

Thanks! I think it's funny that we both love it so much :)

[@rbs69]

never thought I'd hear observations about the sewage system in a first impressions video

[@LLVT]

lol - trying to keep it real :)

[@felisardotubojan]

Hi mama,,,♥️❤️🇵🇭

[@LLVT]

hello po!

[@reynalynbroaders3497]

About the toilet paper issue haha, it’s a culture thing. Philippines is not a toilet paper country. We use “tabo” for genitalias and handkerchiefs/ alcohol for our hands. You may find people not washing their hands but their bags have alcohols even before covid time. Growing up teachers in schools will tell us to bring our own hanky, but times are changing now that Philippines get western visitors and so the adaptation is just starting or it may not.

[@LLVT]

Hopefully they were using that alcohol 😉 I am very keen to wash hands and then to also apply the hand sanitizer especially after using a public bathroom.