My Experience in the Philippines after 2 Months 🇵🇭 HONEST TRUTH

[@gilannev9171]

I think , Filipino food is not really “not healthy”! I’ve been regularly watching your vlogs and I notice you’ve been eating a lot of fast food and drinking a lot of mango based fruit drinks which is really not very healthy. But those are not really Filipino food …Authentic Filipino food include a lot of fish and vegetables …like pinakbet , bulanglang , sinigang , kare-kare , kinilaw , etc. Like what you’ve said our “ food “ gets a bad rap but not because it is bad but it’s because of “ what you’ve been eating”.

[@djaeyphoenix]

Thank you for showing the world the hospitality of the Pinoys. Thank you for reading the comments. Next time, try other places outside Manila. Don't stay in BGC because it's too expensive. Safe travels and we hope to see you back in the Philippines. 😊😊😊❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@dispelledword7818]

Philippines food is not healthy, but still doing it.m when u contradict your own words😂. , Other word. Philippines foods is good for Western pl

[@zzzzzsleeping]

How can you missed these islands? How? You don't go to the Philippines and stay in the City -- You should go to the provinces and see the landscapes of the Philippines and interact with locals. Well, in contrast? All cities all over the world has contrast. Say for example in inner cities of United states, atlanta, baltimore, la, detroit, washington, etc etc etc -- you see people can afford & eating to a fancy restaurants but just a couple of blocks you see thousands of homelessness. So contrast is subjective.

[@SweetHurt]

I’m a Filipino American residing in California and I thank you for your positive comment about the Filipino people .😊🙏Safe travel to your new destination and I’ll catch you here on KZbin till next time.😊✌️

[@MG77740]

I laughed about the marriages. Two in my family.

[@beautyshines2124]

It's the kind of food you chose that makes you unhealthy. There are lots of healthy of foods in the Philippines. Mang Inasal is one of my favorite fastfood but I don't take extra rice.

[@Haydra1898]

Pretty much you will gain weight if you just eat out all the time. The food prepared in a Filipino household is different. I agree, transportation there needs to improve considering the country is composed of thousand of islands. It’s in the culture that you are being matched to women and vice versa, but don’t take it seriously. Most Filipinos still want to marry their own.

[@dvdhr1]

when you say the food is not healthy .. you mean about the saturated fat... "unhealthy food" to us conveys dirtiness... you may want to rephrase that.

[@asianpopmedia]

I've been watching your videos consistently for the past few weeks or so. What I like about them a lot is that you've been honest and your videos are spontaneous. I hope to see you back in the Philippines soon!

[@msbee-xj8ni]

Re: Food. Mate you ate most of the times in western restaurants of course you will gain weight. If you ate proper Filipino food you won't (in moderation of course) and I don't mean Jollibee, Chowking etc. I mean have you been to Manam? Locavore, Mesa, Romulo's Cafe also in Makati other good Filipino restaurants like there in your backyard Makati Cosmic Poblacion? (vegan) Have you had Sinigang (fish, shrimp etc) Bulalo, Tinola is one of the healthiest food you can have. Monggo? Ampalaya? Have you had Bicolano Dishes? Dig deeper and you will find good healthtly Filipino food! How is it that Western countries have high obesity rates and not as much in the PH? Thing is Filipinos always cook from scratch for their everyday meal so when they go out on the weekend or payday they choose other kinds of food like Korean, Japanese or Western food for a change. They do not eat western or fast food everyday. But thanks for your feedback! Enjoy the next country and PH in August! (just remember that will be the monsoon/rainy season)

[@callasurfvlog2221]

Thanks zane for good experience here but not all is not goid you decide to back thanks i can't wait that more ❤❤❤

[@heyamax]

Don't get too serious when people introduce you to their nieces for marriage, they are almost always half joke. They may appear as serious but if you can read between the lines its mostly a joke.

[@marivicremulla5540]

Its a expensive there in bgc bec the rent of business is expensive the matching of a girl is sometimes a joke only thats how other do in starting a laugh or a joke but it does not mean that you have to take seriously.

[@jettschenker]

Annulment can be done with a lawyer's assistance.

[@here-and-there1071]

Ever wonder why even though the food there doesn't seem too healthy, the majority of people are skinny and not overweight like Americans?

[@josephp5005]

Eating healthy foods is subjective. There's a lot of healthy foods around there. It depends on a person if s/he loves eating unhealthy or healthy foods. You just have to find a food that suits in your palate.

[@amaliahightower]

Yeah I totally agree with you 💯% on everything you’ve said about the 🇵🇭. Not big on eating meats. I grew up in 🇨🇦n 🇺🇸. I like my fresh salads, veggies n fruits. I missed lots of foods n things back in the 🇺🇸. However I got tired of the rat race that’s why I’m living in the 🇵🇭. Also my money goes a long ways living in the province. Zane thanks for coming here in the 🇵🇭. And yes you still have lots of beautiful islands to see when you come back next time. Enjoy your travels and take care.

[@ermarios4281]

There are resto there that offer different kinds of veg. U can make salad at home just buy in stores and dressings if u want. Go in tbe gymn once in a while or jogging so u will not gain weight. Avoid soda it will make ur tummy big. I noticed u r fond of drinking it.

[@83nomad5]

He eats those "unhealthy" food and seems to enjoy them too. If you don't do any physical activity to burn those calories, the added pounds would be the result. I bet if he had taken any similar unhealthy food (of which there are many) in the U.S. or anywhere on the planet, he would have gain the same weight in HALF the time. If it isn't for the crazy hot weather and humidity in the Philippines, Zane would have easily double his gain weight.

[@josepedrenajr5850]

Thank you Zane for staying in the Philippines and enjoying your stay. I've watched almost all your videos they are all amazing. I hope you come back and explore more. I hope to see more of your videos in other places. Thank you also for appreciating what we have in the Philippines, as you see around, Philippines is developing much in few time, everything will be fine. By the way, Philippines was part of the USA before from 1898 to 1946 if am not mistaken as the history tells. Americans brought the educational system that we have now, and that's the reason why English is our medium of instructions in school from Elementary to College; although there are some variations of vernacular and Filipino languages but the official language for Government and offices functions is in English. I hope you are at home in the Philippines and you can make it your Second home. Again, welcome, and God bless your way to the next journey!

[@robelitomata253]

❤❤❤Thank you sir for your honest thoughts of observations while here in the Philippines 🇵🇭.... Anyway sir keep going life is so short.. We must enjoy it.

[@ManduRugas-oe4kv]

Mr. Zane you and the others who have made comments on this video that the food in our country is unhealthy/bad,but you admitted that we,the filipinos are the friendliest in the world dont you think sir, that maybe just maybe it is the food that we eat.

[@pebsstonesteel1424]

What is surprising is that Western people think that "marriage" is NOT for life 😅 In tourist spots, it is a given in any country, i think, that foreigners will meet a lot of hawkers... just smile and say "no". Local tourists experience the same thing. Thank you for visiting the Philippines.

[@davidmartin2706]

No. the surprising thing is trying to sell off your daughters, nieces, or yourself to a man that you don't even know just because he's white. And that commitment is for life, to a man you dont even know

[@vedailynflores1441]

Thank you for your nice review about Philippines, i will still follow and support you wherever you are…take care and hope to see you in the future….

[@BurritoRoll]

Stumbled upon your videos recently, and i’m loving it, I do have to say that Filipinos do tend to be a bit nicer to foreigners than fellow Filipinos but that applies to a small group and for the most part, people are nice. I look forward to you coming back. And there’s a lot of hidden places to discover, as someone who stayed for years in makati and BGC. great vlogs, simple and genuine, I love it!

[@RLV_RLV]

Hey dude thanks for visiting and No Sugar/Candy Coating, safe travels

[@anabelle5059]

When you come back Zane, I do suggest you visit North Luzon (Baguio, Sagada, Ilocos) because you can easily travel there by bus from Manila. And, I will also suggest Batanes -where you can get a flight from Manila. These are provincial areas but all beautiful. Stay safe on your next journey❤

[@Mickeyyy0909]

Hi zane, visit bacolod city in october for thei masskara festival the most vibrant festival in the philippines. Bacolod is the city of smiles and the home of chicken inasal and bacolod is known as the sugarcapital of the philippines. Do your research. Hipe to see u again in ph.

[@imwithstupid086]

I'm glad you had a great time. A lot of people don't. Hell, a good deal of people that live here, hate it here. I also appreciate your candor.

[@BenManu0227]

The "sauce" you tasted first was not sauce. That was chicken oil which was supposed to be mixed with the rice. :)

[@karlbriancruzrce5997]

Zane will now experience the Filipino viewer detachment phenomenon lol. It has been a trend in the past that when a foreign vlogger arrive to the Philippines, their views and subs skyrocket then drastically drop when they post content out of the country. I guess it goes to say that the Filipinos' support is purely and exclusively for the Philippines. 😆

[@jaysonbayani3241]

For some ues but for vlogger like zane, im sure he will get more subs and views

[@karlbriancruzrce5997]

@@jaysonbayani3241 I hope so, too. But even Mergim gets that drop of views when he's out of the country.

[@ric44n]

Yep as soon as he leaves, his subs will go down but since he said he will come back, some Filipino will stay subscribing to his channel lol. Filipino is the most thin skinned people on KZbin. Their food suck compared to Thai/Viet/Malay foods but don’t you dare say so😂

[@CB-jq7fe]

Cool vlog bro... when you come back... do visit Palawan, Siargao have an adventurous vibe, Cebu/Lapu2x, Bohol, Siquihor... take care and God Bless.

[@ElectroChards]

That place you ate Mang Inasal. The Makati Square is 40 yrs old building 3:43 in your video

[@camiilepmoreno]

Hope you see Singapore then cross to Malaysia and Indonesia.☺️ Done that and I still prefer Philippines especially BGC. 😊

[@marysingh5699]

I have been watching you since your Zane intuitive and now Zane travel. Good luck to your new destination. Definitely you will be back to Philippines 🇵🇭 and see more beautiful places 💖

[@LazarusEli]

Transportation is very bad but we are getting there hopefully 🙏🙏🙏 and the rubbish very sadly 😔😕😟☹️❤❤❤🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@leonardoflores9605]

Zane keep coming back to the Philippines we filipinos love you much and also try to explore Mindanao there were beaches around the island

[@Prometheus-nj3et]

Thanks for visiting the Philippines, til the next time!

[@wugglebuggle2592]

Showcase also Bali Indonesia, Batam all the island same as Philippines when ur back to Asia this year. You already vsit,Thailand,Philippines,so Indonesia next…..Malaysia….spore….mayanmAr….Laos…Saigon vietnam….almost SEA😊

[@JigsawPuzzle47]

You should eat those "karendaya" or Canteen to eat healthy food. In Restautaurant they serve International food because it classy for Filipino. Native food in the Philippines like Sinigang, Nilaga (it's my favorite) Langka, Pakbet, Laing, Monggo. And Many Ginisa dishes etc. (you can seach those) You will find this in Karenderya. It's healthy. (First time I comment here) Thank uou for honest. Say what you want. We like hearing bad comments. Just honest opinon rather than faking it to catch all of us

[@Flipodahippo]

Just curious what do you do for a living because traveling is expensive.

[@zanetravel]

On a monthly basis it’s surprisingly cheaper to travel south east Asia than when I lived in the states. I will make a video on this one day.

[@Jaimesw]

So much transportation in Philippines. Not just jeepneys. But it helps my wife is Filipino, because as a foreigner i wouldn’t know where or what transportation to get to go places

[@myamwaybiz5975]

Loved your content in the Philippines. I must ask. I see a lot of digital nomads making videos like yours. None of you address how you maintain an income during your travels. What do you do, man?

[@zanetravel]

I agree- I will make a video on this 😎

[@yella_c2]

Have watched almost all the vlogs on this tour and what l like about Zane is his honest reviews. He tells is at it is. I bet he likes Divisoria better than all the places bec it reflects the lives of most Filipinos. Thanks Zane for coming. would be delighted to have you back. Stay safe and Ingat (take care) 🇵🇭

[@Spy-hp8ki]

Not many foreign vloggers vlog the island of Batanes. You'd be the fourth vlogger to ever do so. It's the "last frontier." ... And, yeah: it's only in Filipino fastfood establishments where the listed food items are actually NOT available.

[@maeannperillo7653]

I will pray for your health and safety wherever places/Countries you traveled. Thank you because you still coming back to Philippines.♥️♥️♥️

[@Joseph_A_Dreamer]

Stumbled across your channel and I'm loving the content. Subscribed too! 😎🌟 How about a "Get to know me" video soon? Would be great to hear about the backstory of your channel and some bits and pieces about yourself. 🙂

[@bashersbeware]

Do your research when you do comeback. It's gonna be a blast definitely with FIBA on August but the biggest hindrance would be the ticket prices. I'm sure every US game will be expensive as hell and Im sure you wouldn't want to be there for one game day only. Expect ticket scalping will be at its worst.

[@jamesesguerra8751]

They dont have Chicken Inasal in Mang Inasal? Hmmmm lol

[@mike-ulove2travel]

At the Inasal you probably should have had the chicken with the sour soup. It’s pretty good. 👍🏽

[@MorbidandSinister]

The next time you're back in the Phils, go to Baguio, Tagaytay, and the cafes in Rizal since you like mountains.

[@hellocyrax]

flip on superview and extend your selfie stick like 80% of the frame is ur head lol

[@maricarnalus815]

Try Sisig barbecue chicken and Halo Halo

[@NiechZyjePolska48]

Poverty, infrastructure, pollution. I’ll pass on the PI

[@seabuschan5677]

Yeah. If you want to come back here you should've done diet, workout coz Filipinos love meat so much.

[@JackieVinson]

Hi zane thank you for your love to our country philippines..we always welcome you with hugs.. I'm a fan here love all your videos so informative .. looking to see you in person to say thank you .. good luck to oyour next journey

[@sanashy9024]

The service in the Philippines is the best when you are a foreigner. Really. If you are a local, it's a different experience.

[@josephineportante7400]

Zane, you need more money if you want to travel more in the Philippines. Food mayb cheap but do not get hooked on street food which is soo unhealthy. I am a Filipino but has been residing in the US x 50 yrs. So i know Philippines. Being a foreigner in the Philippines is different than a Filipino-American raised and born in the Philippines esp the culture.

[@maricarnalus815]

Thats nice to know...August is my birthday ...hehehe ...

[@raindy9850]

OMG!!! NO MEET UP??? That's okay, hope you enjoyed your short trip here Zane.

[@PretzelKid]

What is that called hellahella???? THAT purple stuff? Was it Ice Cream?

[@alanbuzeta1980]

I have been watching your vids and truly enjoying them I appreciate your honest review of the country. Funny thing with what you say is that it is ALL true especially the transportation issue! Well... I certainly hope you come back. It's a pleasure watching your vlogs seeing the Philippines from your set of eyes!

[@pharcyde8083]

Most people in the upper to middle class service industry are college graduates. Jobs are scarce there, so even those jobs are valued. Otherwise many college grads have to leave the country to be OFWs.

[@redheart332]

I think there is beauty in every country, each individual has different preference. Thank you for sharing your travel experience and allowing us to enjoy other countries in our own home

[@ileanacastro9676]

Please be back I'm always watching your vlog

[@adoraciondimaranan9975]

Watching from California USA 🇺🇸 from the Philippines 🇵🇭 Mabuhay 😊

[@bernadetteschannel]

Thank you for visiting the Philippines! We are not perfect but we try our best to welcome you all. Thanks also for being honest..☺️ New subscriber here…

[@cocoabuena]

I watched every episode you posted about the PI and am planning my trip there next year. Thank you for sharing and I’m excited for the next adventure. Safe travels. Cheers from Denver! 🍻

[@nildasabang-vo1ys]

Thank you Zane for adjusting our weather here in the Philippines

[@eddiemarbaided8935]

Thanks for sharing your experienced in Philippines dude. That’s my home country all the way from 🇨🇦 here. Stay safe

[@meltoycorral]

that yellow one is not a sauce. it's chicken oil. you're supposed to mix it with rice. 😅 but it's ok, you should eat at mang inasal again when you return. their halo-halo is a must try. peace!

[@verngarcia9195]

You have the most honest view /comment/ experience about the women in the Phils...about every one of rhen wanting to get a Caucasian man no matter what. Your video is definitely not like the other Caucasian men's comments in all the other videos.

[@pauliejojo8241]

Have you tried some gastro journey like eating in Vikings Buffet to taste so me local and Int'l dishes as well?

[@aaaa-pe1zi]

I didn't find the Philippines to be as cheap as a lot of people make out either, I found a lot of prices for food accommodation to be more expensive than my own country.

[@pauliejojo8241]

Tagged as best people is good but our best target is one of the best Tourists destination in Asia. Because thats where the success story of the country and its people start .

[@perlaaguinaldo]

Sorry zane its really very your stay is summrtime the hottest weather by dec to feb a little cooler.go to baguio or tagay tay a little cooler.👍🙏😄🤩✌🇵🇭

[@carmzfg8072]

Thanks for visiting PH and appreciating its good side despite the drawbacks, come back soon!

[@archshunrey8979]

Food is not healthy if - we eat mostly on restaurant (& fast foods). If you get to cook from home, I think you can keep it healthy.

[@elainelim2569]

Philippines is a developing country, and moving here for good is not easy for a foreigner, you need to ADJUST, ADAPT, and ACCEPT our culture, food, people and weather ( 2 weather hot and very hot 😂) Philippine door is always open to those who wants to explore the country. Another thing Filipino really like to support foreign vloggers. Thank you so much for staying in my beloved country. Be safe and God bless ❤️

[@miguelbalisi9952]

I'd say again with the very hot weather, add to that the slow-paced transactions or dealings with offices or places that you may have not experienced yet, the can be-unbearable rooster noise and the dogs barking in the countryside, are just few of the many negatives that needs tons and non-stop patience from foreigners eyeing to stay in the country for at least a long period of time. This may sound discouraging but it would take away the possible frustration a foreigner may have in the end. I feel your honesty and straightforward review of the Philippines based on your experience. Being honest deserves support more than some vloggers who may have sugar-coated their findings of the Philippines, especially if you don't hear some negatives. But negatives said nicely not in a brutal sense.

[@rupertogonzales7870]

Wag na lang Silang papuntahin Dito, is that what you're trying to say?

[@miguelbalisi9952]

@Ruperto Gonzales no, it's to make them aware that the Philippines also have a lot of negatives "THAT MAY" surprise or frustrate them, but this one seems open-minded. It's a matter of KNOWING HOW to read between the lines, and BEING positive, Ruperto, obviously, you took my comment negatively. But this vlogger needs support because HE KNOWS HOW to read between the lines.

[@jennyzubiri9312]

Thailand is hotter than the Philippines but most foreigners have no trouble adjusting there. Things are just more efficient. Don’t blame it on the weather

[@elainelim2569]

Did I blame the weather??? I just stating the fact that Philippines weather is hot, also if you're coming from a cold weather, I'm just advising them to accept and adapt because it is what it is.. Philippine weather, food, culture and people doesn't adjust to them. I don't like foreigner coming here and start complaining and comparing Philippines to other countries.

[@laylacodilla4805]

Sorry for the bad experience sir and thank you for your patience and understanding..😊🤩Safe travel and again visit Philippines soon😂🌞🎉🎊🏖🏝

[@j.c.a.1101]

Much liked your vlogs. Hopefully youll be back soon.

[@marichuarmodia2375]

Tagay and cheers 👍tanks for coming to the Philippines

[@jetd9716]

The food is not healthy if you go out and eat too much @ Jollibees and McDonalds, instead buy your own food at the local grocer like I do. I make fresh crab tacos, fresh languini with fresh clams from the market and fresh spaghetti with local jumbo prawns from the open market and do a bit of fish wraps too on Wednesdays. Yes, most of our Filipino recipes are unhealthy and I try to stay away from them, sometime I do make taco lechon though, man these are the bomb!! See there are ways to eat healthy here, just need to stop eating at restaurants. GL!

[@marfethecatholic2217]

Thank you also for visiting!

[@alicem.8868]

THANKS ZANE for your VISIT , positive comments regarding our PEOPLE, our SERVICE In our country PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭! 👏👏👏.See you in ur next vlog! STAY SAFE AND GOOD LUCK !

[@ponorj]

Oh my god!!! You haven’t been to the palawan islands?!?! You’re definitely in for a pleasant exploration 🥰

[@makgalatv]

As a Filipino living in Europe i have the freedom to choose the kind of food i want to consume, may it be healthy or not it is up for me to decide. You said that most Filipino food is unhealthy, well maybe they are (you'll find them all over the world). And when you are body conscious you should take your hands off them and maybe pick the lighter ones. Americans love to eat burgers and fries and they're maybe unhealthy to some but who cares? Nobody forces anyone to eat them. We only live once and we must enjoy it to the fullest, regardless of what we eat.

[@philipnewman7531]

I’m really glad you enjoyed the Philippines so much Zane. 🇵🇭😊

[@styletradz1820]

He said is true food in philippines is not healthy and also transportation is not convenient but is cheap

[@irmaabenes4023]

Stay safe on your next destination. Hope, to see you back to the Philippines.

[@sophiemendoza8946]

Have a safe travel, thanks for being honest and straightforward for your comment’s definitely we will be supporting you next time around.

[@christianm4450]

Next time go to country side, beaches, mountains.

[@jobalvaro3440]

thank you so much for visiting our country and with much positive experiences.. hope you the best for your next journey..... keep safe bro...

[@solkalibri1376]

It's true. Food not so healthy. My sisters came home for just two weeks and I grew fat right away cause I was eating all the time. I think if you want healthy food you're just gonna have to prepare it for yourself. There's not really a lack of ingredients for healthy food as there are wet markets that you can go to and buy vegies and non pork meats. There was a couple vloggers here during the pandemic who had decided to stay in Siargao since it was too expensive at that time to get out of the country. They've maintained being lean and slim during their stay because they cooked for themselves. They went to the market themselves to do their groceries. They didn't rely on others to take care of them that's why they were eating healthy foods all the time.

[@johnbalin8258]

Thanks for your honest review. I guess you haven't tried the more healthy food alternatives just like what moms prepare for their families. Consisting more of green vegetables, chicken, fish, etch. As for cheap and expensive it depends on where you are. I think you might have to explore more if you are planning to comeback. Like what they say "If you're in Rome do what the Romans do" In every country there are a lot more contrasting background and issues but good luck in your next trip.

[@mildelacruz27]

Really enjoyed watching your vlogs... filipino/American in California-I was recently there in Philippines.. stayed 1 month.. and couldn't agree with you more.. 💯 on the people !! The most kind and hospitable.. Moreso than Westerners.. Can't wait to go back!

[@danielito3766]

Amazing PHILIPPINES ❤

[@mikeealtiveros137]

You have to put the chicken oil in chicken or rice. And you dip it in soy sauce with calamansi.

[@allenedwardcamungao6311]

That's not an authentic HALO-HALO 😢

[@frankcruz990]

Was there anything wrong with the airbnb there?

[@ermarios4281]

Yes many places to explore Zane. Philippines is the Paradise of Asia!

[@rhoelg]

You are right about the food being not so healthy for westeners especially if you don't go to the gym but for locals if you notice theres not many obese people there that means the food is mainly suitable for locals due to them sweating a lot due to humid weather whereas tourist stay in aircondituined room most of the time.