MY FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF MANILA, PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 IT'S SHOCKING HOW BIG IT IS! PHILIPPINES VLOG

[@ralphrazelcesa5500]

Can we all take a moment, and acknowledge his tour guide?! I was cheering him on, the whole time. True Pinoy!❤❤

[@alohashl3y]

Right? I wonder if he is paid by the government, if not they definitely should put some time and effort for them to get more knowledge and get compensated

[@prescyesmama4967]

@@alohashl3y trained tour guide

[@santyleonardotv3872]

manong did great great job! He really knows history and a great tour guide. We nee more like manong!

[@carrylmacadenden]

I really enjoyed watching ur vlog.. but felt bad about this man who scammed you.. please be very careful wherever u go and be alert too take care always... Have a safe flight back home.. GOD BLESS!

[@edzblas7825]

I like kuya

[@m.entera3196]

Rico is very well informed and personable. I hope this video gets him lots of business and especially BIG TIPS.

[@prescyesmama4967]

Trained tour guide

[@nelspinosa]

What is Rico’s last name and cell phone number? Anybody knows ?

[@andi_Lee]

Rico, the tricycle driver / tourist guide gave you such a good value for your money . He's also quite knowledgeable with quite accurate information about Manila & Philippines. He deserve a handsome tip

[@wenerr20]

10/10 for Rico, he is such a nice tour guide. Hope every Pinoy tour guide in the Philippines is like Rico, he knows a lot and very accommodating and take extra care to some scammers, there’s a lot in Manila

[@mariafegonzales3693]

Be careful...not all people. Has a good heart.. scammer...is everywhere...

[@jhunvb22]

I lived here near Manila but 1st time I'm impressed with Rico he's not an ordinary tricab driver. He knows basic history so well and you're so lucky to have his honesty and also the most cheap tour guide at your time . Hope he will be recognized by many... Good luck man and your tour. Thanks for visiting our place ! 👍 Tour Safe !

[@prescyesmama4967]

Trained tour guide

[@dimplesterry]

Mr. Gabi ! You found a very knowledgeable tour guide Mr . Rico it seems you are a proud Filipino to introduce our country to foreigners. Honest pinoy one of a kind tourist guide.👍🏼

[@seniortravellervlogs]

Very good tour guide.

[@reinnicolas8119]

Very informative content. Welcome to the Philippines Gabi. Enjoy your stay. A friendly suggestion, do not hesitate to report to the authorities/police abusive individuals. Our government do not tolerate such activities. I'm a government employee and I hate seeing such scammers.

[@glendaraguin9086]

Wow ang galing ni kuya Rico dami nya alam about our culture and history. Gabi u get the right person to tour u in Manila. Well knowledgeable si Kuya Rico and i proud of him. I will give him a Tip for the job well done and for loving his work heartedly.

[@geov3138]

I like that you took time to understand Manila and realize its many different faces. Most tourists don't bother to try to understand

[@michaelparpa5390]

Dapat matutulungan ng tourism dept c Mr Rico the tricycle driver very informative and honest ,true pilipino godbless you mr Rico and family 🇵🇭🙏🏼😍

[@balthazarmayrena600]

I'm a college-graduate Filipino and I didn't know many things Rico said in the video. That's a great guide right there!

[@ellee8209]

Thank you for sharing the good and bad side of our country but still enjoy your vacation.. Welcome to the Philippines🇵🇭

[@thebisdakbackpacker5074]

Hello Gab, good to see you exploring our country. I'm a Filipino from Davao City but im currently residing in Macau for more than 5 yrs and been travelling to different countries particularly Asia, my last travel just recently last Feb in Phuket and Bangkok I am happy that i found your vlog and really learned many things. Now seeing you exploring our country makes me more happy that you will experience and learnfrom our culture. But its a sad thing to know that you got scammed, well actually this is not new to us even us local people still a target for this shameful things thats one of the reason that me myself never explored Manila but by watching this video makes me want to. Manila is just our gateway going up north or flying abroad. Regarding about your plan buy a motorcycle is not the best thing to do coz yeah theres a lot of paperwork it will not took you just a week but more than a month luckily you didnt pursue.Just renting is the best way. Anyway try to visit CEBU is theres a lot of activities there i know you will enjoy. Also consider Mindanao specially Siargao its a backpackers haven for young people. Try also consider Baguio, Benguet & Sagada if you want high mountains, if you want beach mindanao has a lot to offer from mountain ranges to sea. Samal Island is one of few.. I am happy to tour you but unfortunately im not in philippines currently. Hope you enjoy your visit there..reagards to you and ploy! DAGHANG SALAMAT

[@ThisIsHarderThanIThought]

wow, your tour guide knows his history, im impressed...he actually added great knowledge and content to ur vlog

[@feciriaco1013]

Gabi...philippines has very diversified places and dialects...a beautiful and free country indeed I love my count

[@ericroca8879]

Hi Gabi, I've watched your vlogs before. If you still plan to ride around Philippines, I would suggest roaming the island of Luzon first since some of the most scenic roads and landscapes are here. Mindanao is an underrated island with lots of hidden gems and indigenous culture. You might hear a lot of bad stuff about Mindanao but its generally safe. Visayas region is beautiful too with tons of surprises on different islands but you need to prepare mentally and physically for the long RoRo boat rides. Regarding food, Filipinos prefer more of home-cooking than streetfood. You're lucky if a Filipino family invites you to dine with them. Best of luck!

[@rynfloa731]

This man the guide is better than Google. He knows everything. Such a nice person

[@sepperz]

Thank you for showcasing the best and worse part of the Philippines. Not all vloggers do this , hats off to you brother! Salamat!

[@myboyz7154]

It started so well with Rico. Very knowledgeable tour guide but ends very bad with the other guy wanted to imply with his little scam. I don't think Pinoy people are like that. They are very lovely and friendly people. I love Philippines and still looking forward to come back and enjoy my holiday

[@andyyassine1767]

Thanks

[@Melody1433]

YOu're lucky to have a driver who's talks like a history teacher😊

[@cynthiaraymundo6983]

Your are so lucky to find Rico, the tricycle/pedicab driver. I will look for him so he can give my kids a tour. ❤

[@quantee]

I am hesitate to visit Manila, now I decided i am going to visit. You gave a different perspective to Manila. Thank you

[@JohnDoe-Alien]

This guy with the horse is why I almost never bother with local transport like this. It usually ends badly. Too annoying. I was in Manila in 2007 and it looks very different from when I was there . Much cleaner and upmarket . I guess 15 years is pretty long time. I should visit again .

[@Aajwithswayam]

You are right

[@marnyburns3911]

Thoroughly enjoy your travels 😅😅

[@lacusclyne9125]

Big NO on a kalesa, horse cart ride tour in Manila. So expensive & not worth.

[@mariotolentino557]

Those horse driven “caretela” drivers lie and will say something lower price when they’re “selling” their ride but then they will show you the price on their card which is way too high than what their “come on” sell was. I am a Fil-American visitor being taken around by a local host and the same scam happened and we almost got into a fight but they were so many of these “drivers” that we were afraid of our lives. To tourists: don’t get sold with this horse-drawn carts. They are scammers!

[@henrygarcia9554]

Scammer must be report to the Police

[@geov3138]

the most densely populated thing only applies to Manila city, which is just a tiny part of Metro Manila. It's almost like the old forgotten part (destroyed during WW2). Most of the commerce and business have moved further inland like Makati, Ortigas, and BGC. Those are the new "downtowns"

[@newetman4382]

You got it man! Your observation about Metro Manila is spot on! Every city of the metro has its own vibe & presentation. The swing from high class to low class, clean to filthy, ultra-developed to slums are evident once you tour around the metro. It even goes down to differences with the residents of each city. Few travel bloggers can fathom the diversity that you see & experience in Metro Manila. It's just mind-blowing and overwhelming, both in positive and negative ways

[@jayabunda9156]

Thank you for visiting our country 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 MABUHAY..

[@richardnuevo]

Your tour guide is very knowledgeable and that guy deserves some tips

[@rmd743]

That guy in the pedi-cab Mr. Rico was the true representation of the Filipino who cares for our culture. Just quite disappointed with that scammer horse guy, hope authorities can get you him for some good lesson. Anyways, hope you had a great time exploring 🌞 Watching from San Francisco CA 🇺🇲. Take care Gab 🇵🇭.

[@eduardochavacano]

Why would a horse carriage only cost 50 pesos??????? My gosh! If you live in the Philippines for at least 14 days, you would know that something like a horse drawn carriage, which is only for tourism should cost a minimum of 500 pesoses. He probably thought he was experiencing something cultural, ha ha ha ha. He was expecting something cultural from the streets of Manila and it cost a dollar,

[@guilbertrecla9503]

The caleZa hourse guy is a scammer avoid to ride again and remember his face.

[@DraftedByTheMan]

@@eduardochavacano He told Gabi he was going past his hotel anyway to make it sound like the reason for the cheap fare. Just like when the guys father told me in 1986 he’d give me a free ride because I was about to walk into some hoodlums…and then wouldn’t let me off.

[@piacash5216]

THIS KALESA GUY ALWAYS TRY TO SCAM PEOPLES SPECIALLY YOU A FOREIGNERS, IT HAPPENED TO US RIGHT OUTSIDE MANILA ZOO,WE TRIED TO HELP HIM COZ HE SAID HE Didn’t HAVE A PASSENGER YET THE WHOLE DAY, SO I TOLD HIM TO TAKE US ACROSS THE STREET TO THE BOULEVARDS SO HE SAID 600 Pesos I SAID THATS FINE …. THEN WHEN I WAS TRYING TO PAY HIM HE SAID A THOUSANDS PESOS…. I WAS SHOCKED COZ I WAS GOING TO GIVE HIM A THOUSANDS PESOS ANYWAY FOR THE TIPS, TRYING TO HELP HIM OUT I TOLD HIM KUYA I WAS Going TO GIVE YOU MORE MONEY IF YOU JUST HONEST….. SO I GIVE THEM tHE THOUSANDS ANYWAY GOT SCAMMED NEVER AGAIN… THIS BEFORE PANDEMIC… ✌️

[@eduardochavacano]

@@DraftedByTheMan Well, those horse drawn carriages are not cultural and they are expected to be overpriced because anything intended for the tourist are normally very expensive. But I get what you are saying, but tourist also need to understand that Manila is nothing like Bangkok or Khaosan Road, where cheap things can exist.

[@DraftedByTheMan]

My first time to the Philippines was in April 1986. My friend and I were walking along Roxas Blvd (exactly where you were) and we were told by the driver of the horse and buggy that the next block was very dangerous and he would give us a free ride to the “safe” zone (one block). After we got in, the driver kept going and was speeding up when we asked him to stop. It was only when we stood up to jump off that he finally stopped and demanded money. Some things never change…

[@samsunghanfil828]

Make sure uf u go manila u must r

[@samsunghanfil828]

U mudt record all theconversationthat u have@the man that u meet the different driver that u meet

[@evilydal]

Yep too much scammers

[@nealwright5630]

THis video was so educational! I learned so much about the Philippines that I never knew!

[@pingyu5141]

Yeah he thought Philippines is very poor... don't think this is Philippines.

[@IndayGrey]

Filipina here.. I lived in Makati for 10 years but never had the chance to have a pedicab historical tour in Intramuros .. I should do that when I get back …your tour guide kuya pedicab driver is well informed.. galing mo kuya rico!! 🎉

[@myphilippines2686]

Salute to our Filipino tour guide..Mabuhay Ka!

[@jodytoupin1225]

Really interesting Gabi. I was always curious about Manilla. It is so varied and the gap between rich and poor is huge. Thanks for sharing this with us. The first tour guide was so amazing and happy to share about his culture, and it is too bad you were scammed afterwards. I look forward to more of this series!

[@rampage4695]

nahh i just searched in google that the rich and poor gap in US is worser than Philippines

[@amore1056]

He found a very informed tourist guide . Well done 👏 Rico the man

[@jeffreyfrancisco66]

Can’t believe I only found your channel just now. Well seems like I got a lot of catching up watching all your vids. 2 down, more to go. And oh, I feel so sorry for being scammed in our country. Feeling so ashamed. Hope it didn’t ruin your entire stay. Keep it up Gabi! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@raghupadma9900]

Wow manila is so beautiful with wide roads different places to see.philipinos are hard working

[@GungaLaGunga]

Most excellent guide. Are most like him? Amazing.

[@marilynaggabao6389]

Saludo sa iyo Rico ( tour guide)Sana all!

[@donmorelos5788]

Welcome to the Philippines, Gabi. I'm your follower from San Diego. I am a Filipino living in San Diego. I watched all your vlog. I'm sorry about your unfortunate experience with the "Karetela"(horse carriage). Be wary of scammers. There may be a handful of those at the Manila proper. Enjoy your trip. I'm sure you'll find pleasurable experience along the way. Goodluck to you, my friend.

[@theoadelaidabondocabe7261]

Congratulations to you to heads Makati & Manila,The Philippines two months ago in 2023❤❤❤This is one of my favorite video that I really LOVE to watch in great joy & peace 2023❤❤❤

[@maryjoybesnar9709]

wow congrats to kuya rico proud of him of what his work and i hope kuya rico must have more tourist to tour around his so knowledgeable with our history. where so proud of you kuya rico....God bless

[@elmercelo9357]

Shout out to Kuya Rico! One of the best tour guides! He's so kind & very knowledgeable.

[@klaussowka]

Hi Gabi, very nice video of Manila! I was in Manila end of February and it was pretty hot to I suffered visiting some of these places. Of course I did Intramuros and the beachfront but when I tried to go to Makato and BGC I was stuck in traffic. Enjoy your time in the Philippines. I would seriously recommend, if you go to Palawan, El Nido, book a trip with Tao Expedition!!! At least 5 days trip on a boat to some small Islands between El Nido and Coron. Don't miss that experience! For me it was the best in Philippines and I am still there in my thoughts. Have a save trip and enjoy!

[@theoadelaidabondocabe7261]

Mr. Gabi: Welcomes to Manila & Makati cities, The Philippines this week in March of 2023.I really LOVE this great video so much in Southeast Asia.I am so delighted that you traveled to Chinatown, Manila, The Philippines in this remarkable video in March of 2023❤❤❤

[@marartper9770]

Welcome to the Philippines, thanks for coming, beware of some scammer,keep safe always

[@lizwilde2457]

Thank you Gabi, I have put the Phillipines on my list, you're such a great guide & inspiration. I'm sorry you got scammed, but I'm also so touched by your compassion for the horse, you're a great human🕉🪷

[@aforadorable6006]

Wow, the Philippines is so amazing! 😮😊

[@maritesaguilar2475]

Wow kuya saludo ako sau mura nama byad sa u galing you sa history dapat mahal ak byad haaha pwedi ka na sa history tourist guide siper galing 😮😮

[@tman5634]

Great video Gabi. As for scammers like him, I walk away without giving them anything. I've learned.

[@romeosinson4446]

The guide is quite knowledgeable. Kudos to him.

[@Adittyaable]

Brother good to see you again and I was waiting for you to update on Phillipines as I was planning for Manila and Boracay in July. Safe journey Brother.

[@febsdiary2827]

Galing ni kuya nag paliwanag pang tourist talaga sya

[@traveletceteratv5923]

Thank you for visiting Manila. I hope to meet you someday. I wanted to work and travel the world and I am 50yrs old already...

[@ramonbermeo1942]

agree withbyour observations.hope you come back!

[@maricelsaldevia6467]

Thumbs up to Rico ur local guide..he did a great job touring u around..❤

[@travelifestyleph.1569]

Amazing tour in Manila very nice good Job KUYA Rico Ang galing!!!❤ Ayaw ko Yung ganyang SI Kuya Yung NASA Kalesa🫢🤔nakakahiya nmn ginagawa mo sa Foreigner.,ngscam🫢

[@alanbuzeta1980]

I enjoyed your Manila video! Very thorough and candid. Enjoy your Philippine journey. As they say it’s more fun in the Philippines!

[@petebeltran6899]

Have fun and enjoy your Philippines adventure. Just be aware of some scammers. Scammers are all out there not only in the Philippines.

[@theoadelaidabondocabe7261]

Mr. Gabi: I visited Manila, The Philippines in 2008 for one few weeks or Month vacation to visit a great friends of mine.I also visited Chinatown & Mall of Asia @ midnight,I am also planning to visits Manila & Makati cities,The Philippines in 2025 again❤❤❤Thanks you so much for this remarkable video today’s from Southeast Asia in 2023❤❤❤

[@lindamando1794]

Free tourist guide his very good very accessible to all part of Manila, enjoy your holiday in the Philippines!

[@JoseMendes-Toronto]

Great video my friend, I have been missing you and waiting for you to come back, your friend in Toronto

[@MiguelGuerolachafer]

Hi dear Gaby 😊it's great to watch you traveling again❤ I always learn a lot by watching your reports 🙏thank you very much about thate

[@annalizaacibug1622]

Mabuhay Gabi🇵🇭Welcome to our country!!

[@aykutyurduseven6077]

Hey Gabi, nice to see you again. I just discovered a few weeks ago the Casino areas in Manila. There are not so many videos on youtube about there but the places look amazing. I am talking about Okada Manila, City of Dreams, and Solaire. They have a shopping center beach clubs and a Casino area. If you have time and make a video there it will be very nice to watch. There is also SM Mall which is one of the biggest malls in the world. Thank you

[@piacash5216]

The Reason Why the Vloggers is Not Showing The Casino Parts Of THE HOTEL is THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED To FILM Inside The Casino….. I VISITED THE Philippines in 2018 AS SOON AS I APPROACHED THE CASINO THE GUARD TELLS ME OH YOUR NOT ALLOWED TO TAKE A PICTURE INSIDE IN ANY FORM OF CAMERA DONT KNOW WHY , HERE IN THE USA THEY COULD CARE LESS…..✌️

[@avakholwadia1420]

Hi Gabi so nice to see Manila. I went over 15 years ago for a friend’s wedding. It has changed so much. The wedding was in Boraci island so beautiful. Brings back such nice memories.

[@Gundi-ee1uf]

He is a great tour guide, very knowledgeable. Really impressive.

[@khingr8]

Hi Gabi. Great vdo as always, cheers mate!

[@jaimealfaro7416]

Hola gabi gracias por el video de Manila saludos desde suecia Jaime

[@norcalpinoy9618]

Beware of scammers it's so frustrating to see dishonest people. Now you're aware and i hope next time don't take their bait. Boracay is part of my province. Enjoy dear... ♡♡♡

[@rollycorpuzko9385]

Amazing n friendly tricycle driver , a perfect tourist guide at the same time !!

[@bromartyt7143]

WELCOME TO THE PHILIPPINES ..SIR BE CAREFUL TO ALL SCAMMERS NOT ALL FILIFINOS ARE GOOD..JUST BE SAFE MABUHAY GOD BLESS ENJOY THE PHILIPPINES..

[@piotr9864]

Hi Gabi. Great vlog. I spent 3 weeks in Manila before the pandemic. I had hotel in Makati and worked in BGC. I've met super nice people. Manila have different faces, can be beautiful but also very dangerous. In your video everything looks as I remember it, with the same vibe :) Have a safe trip 🙏

[@Emredja0513]

Wow! just wow.. very knowledgeable tour guide..salute to your Tour guide,Sir ..very intelligent.

[@izlainihashimlyne6032]

nice view of manila. you should drop by Malaysia as well Gabi!

[@ButsukoyCaducoy]

Very good decision man, you've got balls to fight for your right.

[@katkat_1987]

Grazie! a 🇵🇭🇵🇭here . Watchin from 🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪.

[@bobspilnt5945]

Really interesting the historical narrative part, thank you for sharing 👍

[@ludimercapague3191]

The actual price of the ride is 1,500, however he told you its 50 pesos to convince you to make a ride. Next time be familiar with different kinds and cost of transportation so you will not be scammed. Like the horse ride is not for transport to bring you to the hotel rather its for someone who would want to experience the kalesa ride and to see attractions around

[@josiegrikepelis9018]

Thank you for exploring our country. My Italian husband and I have been to your country Italy too and really loved it. Enjoy and keep safe.

[@derbdep]

Mabuhay Gabi! Definitely recommend staying and hanging more around BGC in your next time in Metro Manila - which for anyone who hasn't been here is the new downtown area for Metro Manila. It comes alive from 5pm, but during the day its quiet and chilled. The area is fully developed and has places like the Mind Museum, American Cemetary, Venice Grand Central Mall, Bonifacio High Street (the main uptown lifestyle center for the entire metro), and Forbes Town (for chilled restaurants and evening hanging out). Another place you could see next time is the SM Mall Of Asia (MOA) complex called Bay City which a large new area in Manila Bay. That's where you'll see all us ordinary middle class Filipinos and other tourists if going by the Bay area. That part of the bay you went to is a bit sketchy to be honest, so I'm not surprised you were scammed by that calesa driver (we avoid taking calesas). At Bay City you can ride on the Manila Eye ferris wheel with lovely views of the entire metro, see the world's largest Ikea store, and the world's second largest dancing fountain at Okada. They do free shows between 6-10pm every day. The thing with Metro Manila is that there's a big divide - most tourists and expats hang out in the better areas of the metro like BGC and Bay City. Binondo is culturally rich, but its in the sketchy part of the city. Makati too is getting a bit dated now, since the center has shifted to BGC, and it shows in the dilapidated quality of the Makati sidewalks and sometimes sketchy characters who are there. If you're able to go to Baguio and the Cordillera highlands and see the 2,500 year old rice terraces on the UNESCO world heritage list (its 3-4 hour trip via bus on the expressway to Baguio, but a longer trip to see the rice terraces once you're in the pine-filled highlands) - or Batanes (the NZ of Southeast Asia), its highly highly recommended - its unique to this country :) Subbed!

[@JohanFitFoodie]

Looks amazing, relocating there after summer and can't wait, looks fantastic! 😀

[@virginiabserapion6284]

Thank you sir gab for the upload!!!!

[@origenjerome8031]

Filipinos love vloggers so much. You will make boatloads of money here from views and new subscribers.

[@theoadelaidabondocabe7261]

Makati is one of the most remarkable city in the Philippines for ALL tourists to visit in great joy❤❤❤Thanks you so much for this remarkable video about Makati city,The Philippines in 2023❤❤❤

[@gingcueno9550]

Welcome to the Philippines. Hope you will enjoy your stay and your travels here in our place❤

[@Geoffreyboucher]

Cheers as always Gabi for a nice video,,peace and happiness as always

[@ronaldcuieii8639]

Hi!! Very very nice. Please keep coming out with more vlogs!!

[@bighand1530]

Hello

[@sdot7117]

I absolutely love Manila. Can’t wait to visit again at the end of this month. Thank you for showing me new places to explore! 🙌🏽

[@hillroberts1311]

Good thing, you have a very good Guide. Enjoy your travel there! Cheers from Spain!

[@observations2011]

Next time you hop into a taxi karitela or tricycle verify and double check before you enter into an agreement. This drivers sometimes take advantage but the Grab, buses and jeepneys are more reliable. Yes, Manila is so diversified even us locals come in different shapes, sizes and colors but we are friendly and loving people. There are also many Filipinos in Italy. In fact our last candidate in the last Ms Universe is half Italian and half Filipino

[@rac23ph]

Your Guide with his pedicab is very knowledgeable of our history...👍

[@romulojesusnunez979]

Good tourist guide, very accomodating.

[@genesisparido8555]

welcome to the Philippines Gabi...ive been watching ur vlogs in thailand..Glad ur here..take care

[@theoadelaidabondocabe7261]

Thanks you so much for this remarkable video that was released one year ago from Manila & Makati cities, The Philippines to shows these amazing places in great joy 2023❤❤❤❤

[@melodyocampo427]

Kuya salute to you very enthusiastic 😎 cool awesome tour 😊

[@jamlorenzana2047]

Good start in Manila bro🥰 And i'd like to give a shout out to your Intramuros guide, Rico, 'coz he's so knowledgeable about the Philippine history and everything about Intramuros. And he's fluent in English, that's a plus factor😊

[@rogenparamio6003]

Kudos to kua he is a good historian and tourist guide, he should be advertise then

[@bhogstheadventure7615]

After Boracay just visit also our province EL Nido Palawan.keep safe and enjoy more

[@NotilangPinoy]

Good luck! Using take joyride get less trafic and not expensive.