Most Livable City Will Surprise! Price, Clean & Safe, IT'S NOT BGC

[@discoverglobeliving]

The way they balance modern living and nature is stunning. Wish more cities were like this

[@thebackforty939]

i stayed there at the city garden grand last trip before i went to Roxas City and the Canadian Beaver..... very nice place!

[@blackgrandpa7652]

Its cute she is already calling you daddy i hope you guys grow old together a daughter's love is next level

[@juanverweij]

lol, you have no idea how many children call a stranger even "daddy" thats even a joke in street talk and in family behavior its the first thing they said to you as soon you gf have a child on day one

[@tweakedkonvict]

Theres nothing cute about raising someone elses kid 🤣

[@jenniferinocencio8945]

The huge Chandeliers at the lobby of City Garden Grand hotel is made of Capiz shells... Used to have trainings/seminars there with my former all-Filipino owned company; our lunch and coffee-breaktime were served at the roofdeck resto, with the view of Makati and Mandaluyong😊 reminiscing the good old days💗

[@glencunnington]

Great video !!

[@keithclark5512]

Why would you worry about how much money this man is spending it’s his so it’s his decision count your own money

[@marccolomayt82094]

That’s so absolutely amazing!!❤❤❤❤

[@MarkVanceinSRQ]

Wow 😮I missed you by a few days! I was staying right by Legazpi Park but left for Baguio on the 23rd. I hope to come down to the Beaver 🦫 before I go back to the US! I love that rooftop restaurant!

[@ronlafleur4246]

BGC is amazing but Makati is amazing and it has a feeling of real with a soul.

[@willieG333]

I love it..I booked a condo for 12 days.

[@MegaMarlynx]

That truly is a spectacular garden/shopping precinct. You could spend the whole day there and not see everything!

[@dynastyman36]

Thanks for showing us Mike! Maligayang Pasko!

[@CeeGeeHDProductions]

We stayed at the exact same place! Location is Great! Lots to do nearby

[@PAPACREDIT]

Checking in from Tampa, FL Great Video

[@bernardlyons2064]

Merry Christmas to you and the family. Your Christmas vacation looks like my Philippines trip. Great video and a very lovely city

[@wintersojourn9356]

Gr8 accommodations with even greater friends/subscribers/hosts. TPL peeps must be among the greatest.// Catherine looked especially lovely in her traveling to Makati outfit, gave me a Parisian vibe, tres chic. She was very decisive with her Filling Station meal, that side did NOT make the cut it appeared! 😆Or maybe she is one of those that doesn’t like the different foods crowded on the plate….whatever the case I found it a cute catch by the cameraman. Handsome in pink …or rather salmon ! 🍣// Contd Xmas Season blessings to M, C , L & all the TPL viewers. 🎄👶🏻👑

[@wintersojourn9356]

P.s. after watching most recent live, I will amend to 99.99% of TPL peeps are the greatest esp hosts & then becoming friends! That person who prematurely or falsely offered y’all accommodations in Bohol acted terribly. Should’ve at least cancelled or apologized, even if he or she couldn’t reimburse the plane tickets. Stuff happens but to just ghost is terrible. // on positive side, I hope the Pototan family that has hosted XMAS TPL is well esp their elder patriarch & ladies & the cute little ones esp that precocious & whip smart little boy (gonna be Prez someday I bet). Enjoying Philippine cuisine as I do, the Luzon restaurants aren’t beating that family’s Xmas spread! Yum.

[@canadianguy37]

Merry Christmas Mike & Kat & Lara. Happy New Year all from Waterloo Canada 🇨🇦

[@randellt]

Greenbelt area is amazing... Lived there for a year..spent my share of $$$ too 🙃😁 People's Palace Greenbelt One 😁 So glad you made it to the Filling Station! A must visit..

[@juanverweij]

..filling station .. its a silly name in the middle of the street where all girly and gogo bars are located

[@bigbearhugebear9018]

@@juanverweij yes its right in the middle of the red light district thefood and service was pretty good

[@willieG333]

Near Greenbelt is a very good condo..Prince Plaza Two, swimming pool and buffet breakfast, clean and very reasonable.

[@okamsug]

Power plant is beautifully decorated for Christmas. Too bad Ayala park doesn't have the light show this year. Filling Station looks like a fun place.

[@hilmarschraft1678]

Merry Christmas 😊

[@raynewbold5574]

nice video

[@aselvais]

I stayed at the City Garden GRAND Hotel Makati this summer... very nice place indeed :) One of my vavorite place during my stay was in Cebu city; well Mactan; the Tambuli Seaside Resort and Spa ... It was so nice and relaxing there. Can't wait to go back to the Philippines and stay for a longer stay; there is so much to see :)

[@keithclark5512]

Very nice area

[@bayareatanders]

Makati, BGC, Cebu IT Park are good place for a home base. Close to an international airport so you can take off anytime whether domestic or international. Lots of international cuisine and good hospitals.

[@timkehler11]

Laura so talkative in this video ….. system overload of excitement big city/ different

[@brianbaxter3913]

Not only have I see the Filling Station on other vlogs and IG but have been there and got a ton of pics. A bit pricey but it is worth it. Next time I get back to Makati I will definitly go back again. Where that Caddy is, is where I sat both times I was there. I have been told if they will not use the meter then find another taxi. When I was there all the fares ended up about 300-350 peso. The only time I took a taxi that did not use the meter was if they quoted the same price or less than the meter price.

[@davidscott820]

I gotta say, Lara is a hell of a good walker. When my family moved here to Brisbane, we went on a few trips to Melbourne. Our daughter was 4yrs at the time. Looking back now, I wish I'd spent $20 and got her a Stroller so she could sit in that while we went around. I have to admit the thought of getting one just never occured and it would have saved me having to carry her around alot 😂😂😂😂

[@ReyvenBergado-tf2sc]

The best CBD in the Metro are Ayala Center. Aseana Bay City , Ortigas Center , BGC , and my favorite Alabang .

[@gantenbeinable]

For me, a livable city must offer safety, clean air, clean water, good schools, good public transport system, public parks and recreational area, good and affordable health care, efficient government, futureproof and disaster proof infrastructure, affordable property prices.

[@BogsersJazzPopTrio]

Where is that in the Philippines

[@blackgrandpa7652]

I hope this relationship last the test of time because Kat would have a hard time going back to her old life happy new year from Brampton Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@theintrovertedcalifornian5047]

oh it will that wife and girl have it made now plus this guy seems like a decent fellow

[@mabahokano7567]

He's probably regretting getting into a relationship with her, she won't let him go anywhere alone. She should stay home once in awhile and help with the bar or just give him a break, traveling with a child would get tiring

[@ICheat_ILie_ISteal]

He'll never leave her... She did black magic on him lol. She living a retired life at a young age she be stupid to blow it all away. 😅 Plus ppl said he a simp so he's going to keep simping down to his last peso.

[@NightLetterLondon]

@@mabahokano7567 What a dumb thing to say. 'he's probably regretting..'. What do you know. He's devoted to her and to her daughter. Go be miserable elsewhere..

[@NightLetterLondon]

@@ICheat_ILie_ISteal Your name says everything about you that we need to know..

[@tryscience]

Ugh - texting and driving - it's like ASKING for a Darwin Award. Gangsta Rap - never underestimate the power of rap music to wreck any situation

[@wintersojourn9356]

I had a bad feeling from that driver from the start; seemed he did not want to be there, didn’t wish to even say his name to answer Michael’s query. That was just my take viewing once. But, they arrived safely so that is all that truly matters. Merry Xmas TS! .

[@CharlesSipe1]

Yeah that's terrible. Too bad you couldn't rate them

[@jerrymarshall2728]

Well, that's 2 of the last remaining malls I haven't been to... But I try to stay out of Makati and BGC as much as possible! In fact, since moving to Pampanga (Angeles City/San Fernando) in June, I stay as far away from Metro Manila, as possible! I'll have to look for the overflow parking by Marquee mall... I do my Immigration stuff at the mall, but never noticed any overflow parking. Hope you, Kat and Laura had a good Christmas?

[@digitalnomadtrader]

Is that Salcedo? I love that area. Fantastic Sunday market in the park. Greenbelt/Glorietta malls are awesome.

[@tonybattaglio4625]

Blues Brothers awesome

[@markpawlak727]

Nice place, probably expensive to live there now.

[@aril2395]

Thank you for the information about makati area. Definitely not as pricey as BGC , more affordable n safe Belated Merry Christmas Mike n family Happy New Years

[@thenextchapter3615]

where on facebook did you find drivers?

[@raymondcox3585]

When i first went to the Philippines i stayed in Pearl Lane Hotel 1700 Maria Orosa St, Malate, Manila, 1004 Metro Manila, Philippines. nice hotel on a budget

[@Scamander1417]

Wait till you see Rockwell at night.🎄🎄🎄😃

[@successiseverywhere]

I don't know if you're still in Makati, but you have to find "The Filling Station" and "Cafe Cubano" next door. Both family friendly.. Both are very popular with gringos, and very nostalgic. It's near the popular Japanese "I'm Hotel" with the acrylic pool across the street from City Garden Hotel, and a center for nightlife. We just left Makati, and visiting BGC for New Years.. (EDIT: I see that you did find the filling station!)

[@steveharris7116]

That little girl can do some serious walking.

[@michaelnettleship3794]

Ye you can’t beat the filling station 😊

[@Liampo00]

Nice city gardens my favourite hotel in makati and early breakfast in filling station makati greenbelt is very cool .What are the plans for new year in bar?

[@markhetherington6964]

@That Philippines Life. Wooow Michael i can't believe you were at the city garden hotel roofdeck man 😮 It's one of my favorite places and I take it you were there Dec 23rd morning time. I was up there Christmas Eve morning, but was spoiled by the rain unfortunately. We where like ships passing in the night,coz wen you were at the filling station i was probably in my hotel room at that time unfortunately.😢 Would love to have met you,kat and little larra, but maybe sometime.🙏 Ps the Rockwell mall is probably one of the most decorated inside compared to the other malls.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

We were so close

[@MMari4811]

Greenbelt series of buildings ,way back in 90s only 3,connecting SM,Landmark and the nearby,before BGC its the most neat place to visit.

[@doc2log]

Happy Holidays!!! The same here nro...texting while driving is my greatest pet peeve!! When will people learn>

[@Primrose_C]

Lara you are so cute ❤

[@okamsug]

Makati business district is nice but it was designed and developed in the 1960s and the planning lack many considerations that are necessary for a walkable and people-friendly business district. BGC is specifically designed for people: wide sidewalks, covered walkways, trees and greeneries, lighting, art installations, water features, pocket parks or play areas, benches and tables choices of eateries nearby, 6 malls to choose from, safety and convenience.

[@albathoughtsofficial]

Would just like to clarify a point that's not mentioned much: Yes, BGC is arguably the most modern CBD in Metro Manila, but it's newness also means there is a huge lack of tall trees around. So it gets very hot there. The covered walkways are only a very small percentage of the walkways, mainly only in the High Street area. The wide sidewalks are nice, but they radiate a lot of heat. Makati is older for sure, but it's Greenbelt area has the largest canopy of towering old growth trees in Manila. They provide much needed shade and cool down the local neighborhoods, and absorb the carbon dioxide and pump fresh oxygen back into the environment. It's a miracle all those beautiful gigantic trees were preserved. They also are the centerpiece of 6 large parks, where people can really exercise and kids can run around. The "parklets" in BGC are too small. Poor planning. Also, Greenbelt has the longest elevated walkway system in the Philippines. You can walk from Makati Medical center, next to North Ayala Exchange, to the new One Ayala mall. That's a distance of over 2 km where you can continuously walk above the street, and car and noise pollution, and also be completely sheltered from either rain or hot sun. And along your wonderful walk, you will find that the Greenbelt malls, Landmark Department store, Glorietta malls, SM Mall, and One Ayala mall are all connected to one another! Another advantage of Makati Greenbelt is it's system of subway paths and outdoor escalators so you don't have to wait for the light to change to cross it's busy main roads. So for walkability, Makati leads all other cities by a HUGE margin. You will sweat a lot if you are trying to walk to and from the 6 disconnected malls in BGC. And driving from one mall to another would be an additional hassle. But Greenbelt and BGC are very close to one another. Just pick the bubble you prefer and visit the other place whenever you want. I enjoy Greenery and Walking, so it's Greenbelt Makati for me.

[@juanverweij]

@@albathoughtsofficial the fact you explain: " You will sweat a lot if you are trying to walk to and from the 6 disconnected malls in BGC" say enough about you definition of best area .... shopping Mall addicted

[@albathoughtsofficial]

@@juanverweij If you read my comment it's not above a love of malls, otherwise I might live near MegaMall or MOA, which are the biggest malls. My post was first about greenery and appreciation for large, old trees, and secondly about walkability. Also I state that BGC is nice but it's just my personal preference for Greenbelt because of all the green parks there. You may have another preference, but you don't need to insult someone else in order to express it. Wish you a Happy New Year!

[@roddielopp]

I'm hotel is awesome and yes pool but NOT for sunbathing. If you want pool and sun then City Grand is better hotel. For dinner and entertainment you can't beat next door to City Grand in the tent. All kinds of food cooked right there and awesome entertainment.

[@Brutushungwell]

Manila is just too crowded for me.

[@JohnD-x3k]

We have stayed at the hotel directly across from there and could look down at that pool.

[@KutWrite]

Cool! In that last scene, does anyone know who the big-headed guy was supposed to be? I didn't recognize him as anyone famous here in the US.

[@fjrph1482]

I believe its the animated version of Mr. Bean. It's from British pop culture so kinda out of place there.

[@LanceWhite]

Mr Bean. Not US character at all lol.

[@mission-toast]

Mr. Bean

[@wintersojourn9356]

Yes, as the commenters noted, Mr. Bean, portrayed by Mr. Rowan Atkinson. My fave little character of his was his tiny cameo in the movie, “Love Actually”. He played the fancy jewelry counter salesman in the department store. His 2nd scene with the late great Mr. Alan Rickman will have me laughing every time, no matter how stressful a day.

[@philmcleod111]

The Filling Station is a great place to hang out for an evening. great food and entertainment. A little pricy but still a good time

[@badboylimmy]

That’s your opinion kind Sir and you’re entitled to it, but I disagree. BGC is still it overall. Just ask Grab drivers, out of all the “fancy” cities, BGC’s traffic flow is still the best compared to any other in Metro Manila. In a longer stay, that would be one thing you won’t stress over.

[@raymondcox3585]

in Queènsland Australia if you get caught by the police texting or calling on your phone you get a infringement notice in the mail.

[@NightLetterLondon]

same in UK. And if spotted by a cop, you'll be pulled over and issued with it..

[@paulg115ATX]

Malls in America are actually not thriving due to online ordering. Everyone sits at home and orders everything online. Kinda sad. Merry Christmas from Austin Tx

[@roddielopp]

@@paulg115ATX and Sears crashing finished the mall's off!

[@wesgraham2262]

Love the new haircut! But lose the wraparound beard and just keep the goatee for a fabulous look, bro!

[@arthurjackson861]

Life is just a moment in time what makes you happy do it kat personality is reflection of upbringing does mean she's not into you i personally think she truly care for you

[@dynastyman36]

Cap

[@MMari4811]

had watched how she put on the sauce cup on the other plate,plus her facial expression

[@reymatienzo6673]

​​@@MMari4811and so what???....

[@jozah2148]

Larra, how are yooou?🫶🏻🧑‍🎄🎄🇬🇧

[@ruscocor]

great video

[@LJ.Treasure]

She should just call you uncle incase something happens in the future…don’t give her future trauma calling you daddy if it doesn’t work out

[@iansantillan5078]

Malls in the Philippines is out of this world . We don't even have something close to that here in toronto, Canada

[@roddielopp]

@@iansantillan5078 welcome to the US our 51st state

[@SameerAcnin]

Thanks for sharing such valuable information! A bit off-topic, but I wanted to ask: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). How can I transfer them to Binance?

[@Clayton-dd5zr]

Kips big boy!

[@manfredklose1229]

I'm from Austria.... I can't follow. But Hollywood is strong

[@SteadyCreations]

💪😎💪

[@bkilbey]

Sorry about the pool!

[@juanverweij]

City garden Grand hotel is a good choice to enjoy roof top view anyway its Makati and less developed as BGC Taguig area in manila here there no mess about cables its all underground and no air pollution by jeepneys, tricycles and busses are not allowed to enter this area. what you further explain to use the "river" by boat or ferry its totally not true. this have no sense at all you ending up in Mandaluyong district and this is far away from Quezon you need roads or MRT to come there

[@NorbertFrost]

Kat is so very maganda!

[@armandosune3839]

That's Makati. You call it livable? Rather, it's a bubble. Better go back to ILOILO. It's livable like Makati is not.

[@okamsug]

It depends on what you do or want to do.

[@edieiyon]

.....hmnnn...nakikigaya ka lang sa mga comment ng iba.

[@roddielopp]

@@armandosune3839 I stay in Makati a few days to get over the jet lag then Visaya

[@Anything.is.Possible]

Welcome to the real Philippines 😅

[@aizenrua2596]

Dude I got 100 a month budget to stay in makati or bgc .. you could investigate for you will do a patriot a favor / single / straight / women 20 to 36 fit and curvy 😅.. English spoken and friendly ..m

[@steveharris7116]

100 a month is that pesos or dollars, that will make a big difference.

[@aizenrua2596]

@ of course USD .. 😂

[@genei-c5q]

​@@aizenrua2596you are living in Makati and BGC area for only 5 thousand pesos a month?: 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂I think you are free of rent and free stay at Makati Public Cemetery or Taguig Public Cemetery

[@78swats]

@@steveharris7116may be BTC

[@barryj3266]

Manila is suck a city of contrasts. Beautiful areas like Makati, but right beside extreme poverty.

[@stevebennett511]

Filling station has disgusting food .

[@tryscience]

Mike, please sunblock your nose at a minimum with high SPF lotion - maybe the top of your ears as well. the sun is unrelenting

[@richardwagner1559]

SCHAU DIR diesen Ameisenhaufen an - und überall die elektrischen Leitungen über den Gehwegen - das soll die lebenswerteste Stadt sein ? Ich möchte dort nicht wohnen und auch keine drei Tage verbringen - das ist doch der Vorhof zur Hölle 😛

[@matrices3987]

From the real estate agent that brought you overpriced and ugly homes.

[@bigbearhugebear9018]

LOL Who is running you bar?

[@ICheat_ILie_ISteal]

Their little dog. Lol

[@jenniferinocencio8945]

Haters!! Well, wish you well just the same🫰

[@EJTHEMASTER]

Lol

[@jennymark7403]

Most livable city mmm in the phillipinnes , cant drink the water, power outages,internet slow, traffic, they drive on footpaths when congestove, pathways that can injure you cheap maybe but infrastructure non exciting, rubbish piled up everywhere, come on get real

[@Scamander1417]

When was the last time you came? Sorry that you went to the wrong places because the nice, westernized parts of the Philippines you cannot afford. And why would you drink from the tap? Eew! Yeah, we have filtered water in the us, but I just don't drink from the tap.🙄

[@dynastyman36]

That’s the Philippines for you. We are the jungle Asians lol

[@marilouduhaylungsod7869]

What's important is that we dont have zombies here and mass shootings

[@ßhopkins]

Just a reminder : You dont have to come. We are not even inviting any more outsiders to come. 🎉 I dont get where your hate is coming from, but you keep on watching Philippine videos. 😂 Is that jealousy?

[@bigbearhugebear9018]

jennymark...I agree plus the air you breathe in Makati and BGC Taguig is the worst in the metro Manila area...

[@markpawlak727]

Trump tower really?

[@mabahokano7567]

Cat always found a sitter for her girl when she started hanging out with you, but now it seems she always takes her on the road with you. She should respect you a little more and find someone to watch her while you travel. I bet if you said she needs to stay home and care for her that she could find a sitter really fast.

[@Jora-tuber]

Fictional dribble.

[@ICheat_ILie_ISteal]

He actually dating Kat for the little kid. LMAO dont be surprised if he leaves kat and keeps the little kid. 😅

[@NightLetterLondon]

@@ICheat_ILie_ISteal keep taking the drugs. they're working wonders for you..

[@mabahokano7567]

@@ICheat_ILie_ISteal She's extremely lazy, most filipinas would try to help out more with the business. And she has him caring for the girl too, he's guiding the child around and playing while Kat is on her phone like a VIP, very bad sign for the future.