Motorbike Trip to Iloilo City: The Ultimate Travel Experience!

[@GiointhePhilippines]

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[@ExtraGuac007]

A married guy is doing a solo trip around the PH. This should be interesting!

[@GiointhePhilippines]

4 day trip. I don't drink or go to bars.

[@mrbHanoi]

4 days is nothing She can visit mom and other relatives.

[@marcofluff]

Awesome! Palawan and Iloilo is one of my dream itineraries of the philippines!! My eventual goal is to get a scooter and drive the entire philippines staying in one section for a month then move to another section for a solid year untill I get a top 3 area then go back to those areas to pick my retirement location.

[@damncars2618]

A surprise road trip 😀. Living vicariously through Gio. Let's go!

[@michaelfortenberry5735]

I'll be in Iloilo in January. Asawa's aunt lives there and I can catch Dinagyang. Hope I enjoy it as much as you, maybe more because of weather.

[@travelwithxavier]

just spend 3 months in iloilo city and find it very nice

[@vec306]

Did you like it and how much did it cost?

[@phroden]

The best of the best.

[@brianscovern68]

Stop by the Canadian Beaver in Roxas city

[@phroden]

Michael is the best vlogger I just mention!

[@Plant_Traced]

Hit up the Canadian Beaver Bar in Roxas

[@rossini7up]

Oh..I'm from Talusan Dumangas Iloilo my home town..hope to see you in person sir...

[@stevenr1354]

Thanks for your service. Really looking forward to watching your trip. I'd like a few extra days in Bacolod and then your comparison with Iloilo.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Cool, thanks

[@brucesnyder690]

Tetired expat living in Thailand 6 1/2 years. Had mcycles, never did a road trip. Wife says no. In theory sounds great. But car much better. We travel all over Tland. Great roads, reasonable hotels. Be careful, safe travels.

[@ms.schnapp7415]

Local foods please! Like food stalls, markets, local dishes. I’ve been to Manila area only and now inspired to see other places.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Sounds good!

[@marcofluff]

Please!! do this! This is an excellent idea.

[@bobhunsicker8852]

​@@marcofluffcan you do a video on the details of you getting a visa from your wife to go to the US

[@rosemendez931]

Try visiting Iloilo its one of Unesco city of gastronomy. . You can also visit Guimaras its just 15 minutes boat ride from Iloilo.

[@garytibo]

My way to explore the Philippine GIO...can't wait for the new video...Thanks

[@stannmcb3]

Looking forward to your travels. Maybe while showing the sites there could be an input from your mapping software up in the corner of the video. Don’t have any idea how difficult that would be. Just an idea.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

That is a good idea.

[@eccentricity00]

iloilo is underrated 100%

[@phroden]

Iloilo becomes the next BGC!

[@samwalker1691]

I have really been looking forward to see someone show the INS and outs of taking a ferry with their bike.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Ok I will

[@livwire3572]

I have only been to PH twice now (3.5 months first time 2 months 2nd time) I now have an apartment in Valencia. The first time I was there I bought a KTM Duke 390 and outfitted it with a top box and panniers (which I remove for daily use). I have done two trips around Siquijor. Next time I hope to do Bohol, but now I might consider Iloilo as well. I am set up for road trips and also have a Click 160 with top box if the partner wants to come along. I have found some places are hard to take a Motorbike or scooter are hard to get to (Palawan). I am still to young to retire, but working on building a future there now, so working in U.S. and starting to spend a few months at a time there. Maybe we can do some road trips in the future

[@j-man7021]

Hey Gio, maybe if time allows, tour a few condos on the esplanade and festive walk areas.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

good idea.

[@paulburney5713]

Have a good time. Can’t wait to hear about your adventure.

[@phill7573]

Iloilo sounds like a great place to check out. I've seen a few videos on it, and looks cleaner and more developed.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

It really is!

[@phroden]

Same clean city like BGC, and most fast developing place in the whole Philippines.

[@kevinpanique1671]

Hey Gio! You can check out Bucari Highlands in Iloilo and also Islas de Gigantes. You can also check out a very nice restaurant in Dumangas called Costa Buena. Enjoy!

[@wesleywarren8781]

Some affordable condos in Iloilo

[@timsretirementjourney8323]

I look forward to the videos on the road trip. My wife is from the town of Dumangas so when we've gone there to visit over the years we've spent a lot of time in Iloilo City. A nice trip is along the coastal highway from Iloilo to Miagao. Currently we're back in Canada, but are both looking forward to getting back to our home in the city of San Fernando, Pampanga about 6 weeks from now. Safe Travels Gio.

[@markwilson8416]

Yes we do want to see the developments of this Clark hospital been turned into a Museum.. Yes Gio we do need to view the Clark Hospital us guys from here Western Aussie.. Gio do use your Dome for all of us to see the Birds eye views.. the grounds surrounding grounds of the Clark Hospital too. Cheers man, Many thanks..

[@abqcrutch]

I'm looking forward to your Iloilo trip. One of the reasons I'm moving to the Philippines is to go scuba diving. Are there lots of dive spots somewhat close Iloilo? Curious about Roxas city as well.

[@rosemendez931]

There is a diving site in San Joaquin Iloilo. Concepcion Iloilo and Isla de Gigantes is a nice place for scuba diving. Concepcion and Isla de Gigantes is near Roxas city too.

[@tonycrea2041]

Ciao Gio , long time subscriber also a son of Italian parents..I've been watching you since you started on KZbin excellent content and great audio . Wanting to come to filipines by the end of the year for 2 -3weeks. My main interests are enjoying relaxing on great beaches and some dating pretty filipinas. What areas would you recommend to combine the two ?

[@robert9248]

I would love to make that trip with you on my Yamaha Aerox 155, it is smooth and comfortable. The problem is my Passport was sent in today because I have no more pages and must renew…takes 6 to 8 weeks. I once rode my BMW F800GT from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta and back over 4 days there and 5 days back 4,000 miles round trip. No issues or problems ourselves but came upon two dead men, one on the beach in Mazatlan and one near Los Mochis in the dirt, and a shot dead horse in the middle of the road.

[@ReyvenBergado-tf2sc]

The best roadtrip in the Philippines is the North Luzon loop . Start in Clark global city then to Baguio , LA Union , Ilocos , Pagudpud , then Sta. Ana Cagayan, Isabela , Quirino , Aurora , then back to Clark . That's the best and scenic roadtrip

[@marcofluff]

What scooter do you drive again??

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Yamaha Aerox

[@svengalli9302]

Looking forward to your trip, Gio. I'm located in the provinces of southern Luzon, but I'm planning on relocating the family to Iloilo at the end of the school year next summer. I'll be very interested in your report. One area of interest is the availability and quality of medical care. Perhaps you can touch on that topic.

[@limtseho3540]

Can you check out the Canadian Beaver Bar snd Burger place over in Roxas City? Its run and owned by vlogger that Philippines Life Michael Cheers

[@phroden]

Best vlogger in the Philippines for sure! Not all that girls and dating nonsense!

[@bigtime911]

What about San Salvador Benedico negros occidental. Heard cool beautiful pines😊

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Yes, I'll be filming it.

[@davidkaiser810]

I would be curious what the prices are like in Iloilo compared to Dumaguete. A nicer place with nicer roads, buildings and restaurants have to cost more...

[@markwilson8416]

Hey man I/we want you to explore the Clark Hospital we all hear your voice that you to explore the Clark Hospital at Angeles City.. Gio use your Dome--Yeah do please use your dome for the Birds eye views..

[@stevekendzior7430]

Im curious to check out IIoilo City.

[@fenderbend3r]

Please be careful driving Gio. That is a long drive.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Lots of stops and slow pace.

[@benpradhan9625]

Take Vern with you…he just got back to Dumaguete and this would be the perfect duo video shows…both you guys are well liked :)

[@eamonkelly36]

Goodman gio bit independence is no harm either time to see few new places explore and review look foward to youre travels from balmy emerald isle😅😅

[@Lazy-A-L33]

Gio, I used to follow a KZbinr who lived in Iloilo. His channel was @Tito Tim. He has since quit vlogging.

[@David-ng4ut]

Hey Gio, make sure you film how to get the roro from Bacolod to Iloilo and back, I'm thinking about doing the same thing backwards from Iloilo to Cebu. You know Texas Filipino has a Air BnB in that area. Don't forget the Canadian Beaver up in Roxas, that Mike from " that philippine life" is running. Maybe I'll see ya here.

[@JT-mf3dm]

Over permanently Dec 17, let me know if you ever do a Mindinao Trip and swing by Butuan

[@rovli816]

Dinagyang season i think would be the best time to go to Iloilo City

[@vec306]

What’s available in short term places to stay just outside the main Iloilo area. 2 to 3 miles?

[@phroden]

Finally a good topic but please don't make to much promotion for my place Iloilo, we don't have many expats and I wanna keep it like that! Where I live I seen only two, the best and most famous vloggers.

[@andrewkamchi7478]

Supposedly, the biggest gym in the PH is going to be opening in IloIlo, so it would be cool to see the Golds there. Thx,

[@One_Bonehead_Name]

Any golf course that's under $100 USD

[@De-certified_jlb]

Very cool

[@gmanY159]

Will you be doing a video on the steps for applying for a tourist visa to the USA for your wife? Do you have someone assisting you with the process?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Yes, I will

[@gmanY159]

Okay good.

[@whiskykiss]

I was in the Army stationed in Hanau Germany. Where were you stationed?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I was in kaiserslautern or otherwise known as k-town

[@hernstv]

l like that accent Gio, Elow-Elow! have fun. Are you taking Duma-Sipalay route up north to Bacolod? You could pass by my city, Bago City on your way to Bacolod. Cheers!

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Cheers

[@petertosh4748]

Can you speak as to which phone network seems to work best.. thx

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Globe or smart . Either will do

[@robert9248]

I would have thought you would have a SRRV visa there in the Philippines because you are former US Military man like me. I got mine, and it is good for life with $10 each year to update your ID card. In and outs of country are easy, plus you can work if you wish. It too is a resident visa.

[@marcrichard7251]

Please video the road from San Carlos to Bacolod as I want to see if it’s a dangerous road as I want to go buy pickup truck from Dumaguete to San Carlos to Bacolod.😊

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Ok sure

[@jonathanport5002]

You gio are off to a quiet place. The wife us off to a really fun island 😮😮😅

[@GiointhePhilippines]

And?

[@michaeloherlihy2418]

You should go to Ireland July 2025 I knows some great tourist spots

[@derekdestep40]

I’m retired navy we called them barracks. Rats also

[@vec306]

Ditto

[@fallenskybird]

I hope you don't go to Iloilo because some things should remain more of a mystery so that when people finally get an opportunity to go there, themselves, they can experience the awe that arises when they behold the mystery of a place firsthand. Many of us would already know from other videos how beautiful Iloilo is from other videos made by other expatriates; and that's enough already to wet the appetite. It's beautiful in a lot of ways because of the people who live there who I've heard are a more respectable conservative type of people. They are likely that way because Iloilo hasn't been inundated or contaminated by so many tourists. Some places are better off not being put up on any form of an advertising billboard; and not all people have to be on video or in a video interview. Maybe you feel obliged to your subscriber base to make a video for them; but, you could, instead, make them a video for them on, perhaps, a hobby you do at home; insofar as inviting them into a sort of thematic presentation of what domestic life is like for an expatriate in the Philippines. A lot of armchair tourists simply won't know about the sacredness of a place like Iloilo and its long history because sadly a lot of people are exploitative in nature; and you don't have to look much further than what happened the Native American Indian demographic and their land. Simply put, some places are to be revered and should remain somewhat undiscovered to encourage an evolution on their own terms without influence.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

My answer to that would be not to watch the videos if you want to be surprised.

[@phroden]

No promotion please, we don't want a second Dramaguete, Iloilo is as good as expat free, let's keep it like that!

[@HemiChrysler]

Respectfully, Gio, you own a scooter, not a motorbike (motorcycle).

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Scooter but Filipinos here call them motorbikes or motors. I have adapted to how they call it.

[@jonathanport5002]

Right

[@HemiChrysler]

@@GiointhePhilippines if I refer to my car as a truck, am I right ? 🤔

[@AllenFreeman]

@@HemiChrysler well, my Filipina wife calls our truck a car...

[@bmactattoo1219]

​@@HemiChryslerThese days you can put on a dress and magically you're a woman. Then compete against actual women in sports and beat the hell out of them. 😂🙄 So calling a scooter a motorbike is the least of the world's problems. 😏

[@derekdestep40]

You should back pack. Europe

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Did that in my 20s

[@7rileyst]

Do you wear a helmet?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Always!

[@carletto_au]

who is this awesome guy that is going with you? does he speak English?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Barely any English lol

[@robert9248]

I warn you, a tourist Visa for her no doubt will be rejected by the US Embassy like ours was. My Thai wife and I have been married two years and built a house free and clear on her land in Eastern Thailand. She and her sister have a farm and raise rice, chili peppers, onions, and garlic for sell. My wife and I have a joint bank account and she took all the proof of strong ties to Thailand but the interviewing officer didn’t bother to look over her well organized paperwork. I contacted a visa lawyer in Bangkok who said, I can take your money to help you but you will pay another $185 application fee and the Embassy will still say no. He said the reason is, they automatically think she will go to USA and file a petition to stay which eliminates the higher fees to immigrate with a marriage visa and green card. I even wrote the embassy to complain but there is no appeal process…you are just SOL. The US Embassy runs a scam to get your money, as their web page gives you a list of what she might bring as proof but they will not even scan it. Try another visa is the only advice I can give you.

[@bill7778]

Anyone know if asap tickets is any good for cheap flights to the Philippines from US?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I use Skyscanner skyscanner.pxf.io/EK0dVP

[@BB-dp4kh]

'Iloilo not far from boracay'...if you are traveling by plane

[@phroden]

Four hours by taxi, only 6000 pesos.

[@richardhowe5583]

really interested about your Filipino female friend😮 also interested in what you will find and report 😮 Thanks 👍👍

[@GiointhePhilippines]

female friend? I am going with my buddies.

[@richardhowe5583]

@@GiointhePhilippines sorry about that my friend.. old eyes and old ears and a slow brain is what happens when you get old.. definitely going to watch you and see what you find out about Iloilo.. I would like you to go up into the mountains of Valencia and Sibuland next to the twin lakes and see if there are any rentals and houses for sale.. it is cool in the mountains of Valencia and the next door province of Sibuland it is two or three or more degrees cooler.. I've been there and did that in the 70s but I haven't been there since then.. thank you sir and I am always watching and enjoying but you asked what we wanted to see and that is what I would like to see..👍👍👍

[@fransodekerken-sf7xs]

Thought you wanted to buy a car

[@GiointhePhilippines]

What does that have to do with a road trip?

[@fransodekerken-sf7xs]

@@GiointhePhilippines uh nothing but you told first thing after vacation would be decide which car you want

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I will have an update video shortly, but I need to save a bit more. I budgeted out for a Toyota Wigo for 729k pesos but it just isn't what I want. I want the Toyota Yaris Crossover which is double that price. So saving a few more months, I want no car payments.

[@fransodekerken-sf7xs]

@@GiointhePhilippines understand you, have a nice trip👍

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Thank you

[@matkotomljenovic1557]

Hi. I really look forward for video from Iloilo. This year my Filipina girlfriend and I started to pay for condo in Iloilo city. Once the Building will be finished, we plan to rent condo. But I would like to visit Iloilo, Bacolod and Guimaras island once I will have condo there. I hope Iloilo will be more popular for foreigners one day. I will need to rent that condo to someone. 😃😃😃 Having empty Condo on Philippines, and living in Europe is not good combination. 🤣🤣🤣

[@phroden]

Why you want more foreigners, you better stay home then. You should come to Iloilo for the nicest locals.