My FIRST LOCAL MARKET in Manila, The Philippines! (trying ube) 🇵🇭

In this video, we visited some of Makati City, Manilas best food spots for our next adventure in The Philippines!
We start our day at a Philippines street market - Salcedo Saturday Market, a large open air community market that has been serving local Filipinos for over 15 years. There is so much here to discover and eat - we try Ube for the first time, as well as Filipino BBQ skewers - so good!
We then took a long walk and ended up in the Poblacion area, checking out P. Burgos, the Main Street for Manila nightlife, where we grabbed a coffee from a cool little shop.
After that, we ended the day with a late lunch at El Chupacabra, a famous Mexican/Filipino fusion spot that served some of the best food we have had so far in Manila. We had such a great day, so come along with us to enjoy Manila, The Philippines!
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LOCATIONS
📍 Salcedo Saturday Market: goo.gl/maps/9ovyGxcpgEJffj4f8
📍 Good Sht Coffee Poblacion: goo.gl/maps/Cg8N9Wg4B1zAPeyZ9
📍 El Chupacabra: goo.gl/maps/aKtCxJejCFxKWg1K7
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:40 Walking to Salcedo Market
02:12 Exploring Salcedo Market
03:39 Trying Pork
05:16 Trying Ube Cheese
06:20 Watermelon Juice
07:00 Crab Genders??
07:23: Trying Lumpia Shanghai
08:52 Walking to Poblacion
10:09 Coffee in Poblacion
11:36 El Chupacabra Mexican Lunch
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[@josieliftsthings]

This was a fun one! Sorry everyone I meant Spanish was 500 years AGO for 300 years, my fault! Have you subscribed yet?! 😁 You can FOLLOW my Instagram for behind the scenes here!: instagram.com/josieliftsthings/ And Tik Tok!: www.tiktok.com/@josieliftsthings Thank you for watching and I'll see you in the next one! ❤️☺️🙏🏻

[@facelessraw4701]

Enjoy and eat big😅

[@arnozagaming2696]

Keep safe always.. Have a nice day.. Waiting for ur vlog again.. 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@rachelleabendano1820]

Hi new Subscriber here.Enjoy The Phil ❤️ Hopefully you can also visit some of the beautiful beaches here before you left Phil.❤️❤️❤️Always tc of your belongings

[@roma7923]

Yea done subscribing since the first time l saw your video there in Pinas😁 l love Ube and l missed it so much l can hardly find it here in Thomastown Vic.

[@batangquiapo1219]

Buko means 🥥

[@jannisdeaf1406]

Josie, whenever you hear subtle and short beeps, no need to get startled, they are just a polite way of saying “watch out” for the oncoming vehicles. I know in western countries beeping usually means the driver is angry, but in the Philippines it’s kind of a cultural thing and just the people looking after you. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@josieliftsthings]

This is exactly right!!!! I keep thinking it’s because everyone’s angry 😂😂😂 thank you!’ 😁😁

[@iflipover]

@@josieliftsthings It's the long or exaggerated and repeated beeps you should watch out for. That means they're annoyed or angry.

[@bhelgappi4188]

Yeah, agree, blowing of horn while you are taking video it means Hi and take care. So just wave amd smile to them. Enjoy your stay. Looking forward fir more videos from you in Philippines

[@kyonzki]

The way I see it they are saying Hi, because my father does that. He says Hi to our neighbors using a short beep whenever we pass by them. 👋😊

[@selenadanson8849]

yesss! Its the same in Vietnam, just to warn you that they are behind you or turning a corner, etc.

[@lezzatmartabak8249]

Hola Josie! We very much appreciate sharing your experience with our Ube-Cheese Martabak! More people came by our stall last Saturday and we're sold out early. We are proud to be one of the few, if not the only one, who makes this type of flavor of Martabak since Ube is not a popular ingredient in Indonesia. Thanks again for your support and we wish you all the best in your awesome food vlogging journey! 😁🙏

[@JudeDefensor]

Lumpia Shanghai is best eaten while hot and crisp, fresh from the fryer. So if what you got was cold and floppy it seems that they may have been sitting out too long.

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you!! Thought so! We got lumpia in another video coming up and it was better! Haha

[@rollypillon3593]

@@rodericksumaway5441 can you read John 14: 8-9 why Jesus said in filip if you see me you see the father and also 1 john 5:7

[@teodorocalalo6744]

Lumpiang shanghai and Lumpiang toge and Barbeque as well are the best buy among the street foods 😉⭐🤙

[@aquariumsatbptv3350]

Thats not actually a common streetfoods, bbq, shainghai, pancake are commonly prepared during an occasion like bdays etc, though you can also found some in street but they bought it not as snacks but for some as a pulutan or as an ulam hehe, our affordable streetfoods here in our place are fishballs, kikiam, kwekkwek, balut, turon, bananaque, isaw, ordinary hotdog on stick chop or whole, pansin, lumpiang gulay, buko juice, palamig and a lot more... Hope you will also try those i mentioned in order for you both to experienced the feeling of being in the street muching our regular snacks in reeltime and in realworld...

[@emermorales3056]

Buko is coconut

[@frederickmaniquis757]

You guys are the kind of tourist that I personally love to watch. First of all because you are not afraid to try our kind of food to offer. This is the best way to experience our culture and hospitality! I am glad that you guys are not finicky which will make your trip in our country an unforgettable one, not to mention the vibrant city of Manila and Makati as well as the kindness and cheerfulness of our people which we are known for all over the world, as well as our generosity.

[@josieliftsthings]

I love this comment thank you so so much! So happy you enjoy my videos 🥰🥺😁

[@dexterechiverri6631]

I absolutely love your reactions to all the flavors and tastes that the Philippines has to offer. Im Filipino American, and have been to the Philippines several times. Your videos make me really want to return. ❤️

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much for this! So lovely to hear.. thank you!!!

[@JullaLopez]

Buko is coconut, josie!! I'm loving your videos. i'm glad you're loving philippines so far 😊

[@josieliftsthings]

Hahaha thank you!!!

[@reyfordteves6827]

THANK YOU FOR VISITING MY COUNTY PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭👍👍👍👍

[@hard536]

I like your confidence to vlogging, yo to all my fellow Filipinos let's support this girl, much love here from manila Philippines ❤🇵🇭

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you!!!! 🥺😁😁

[@davidengen1954]

You both need to try Halo Halo and the best tasting mangoes 🥭 in the World are right here in the Philippines 🇵🇭 😋

[@CarlZilla81]

I don't know if you have a food list yet but here's a list you can try out while here in the Philippines... 1. Lechon - Roasted whole pork . 2. Sisig - sizzling pig face, pork liver, and innards. 3. Kwek Kwek - Filipino street food, common along busy side streets. 4. Mang Inasal - a bbq chicken recipe from one of the southern islands of the Philippines. 5. Jollibee - fast food chain which is home grown and making waves across the globe. 6. Various Street Foods - where there is Kwek Kwek there are other street foods with it, so worth a try. 7. Balut - Discover this out, for the brave soul inside of you. These are just some of the things I can think of on top of my head that you can try. There are TONS of food you can try, some are local, some are common. It's up to your adventurous spirit to try them out. Have fun, stay safe!

[@josieliftsthings]

I’m surprised jollibee isn’t first!! Hahaha thank you for this I’ll try tick off as many as I can! 😁😁😁

[@bhelgappi4188]

Hi. Look at your views from Philippines it increased. So keep on exploring the PH and cant wait for the next videos of you in PH. Take care😍😍😍🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you for your support 🥺🥺

[@arnelsantiago6881]

Josie never dissapoint me on her reaction to our food🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@josieliftsthings]

I love this comment! Thank you for welcoming me to your country! 🥺😩🤍🙏🏻

[@jherimo]

Lumpiang shanghai is best eaten when hot and crispy and dipped in a sweet and sour sauce. Really enjoying your vlogs 💯

[@hottesteverything6545]

Lumpiang Shanghai, Lumpiang Togue, Turon, Peach Mango Pie, Cheese Sticks and Dynamite are best eaten when they're just 15-30 mins out of the fryer, warm and crispy ...

[@Jeianne_123]

Hi Josie...I just want to say thank you very much for visiting my country and loving all our local foods.Hope your having great time staying there.Stay safe and God BLess.

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much for watching! 🙏🏻🙏🏻😁😁☺️

[@Jeianne_123]

@@josieliftsthings my pleasure

[@karenl.8480]

Thanks for featuring PH in your content. Love the good vibes. You guys should visit BGC. If you want to experience nature, you can also visit Cebu and the awesome beaches of Palawan.

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much!!! 😁😁🙏🏻

[@omarsharriff9161]

Pilipinos are the friendliest people on the planet especially to foreigners .

[@ianusman916]

I feel hungry while watching you😭😭 I almost swallow my saliva✌️✌️ keep safe always and enjoy every single day of your life in the Philippines ❤️❤️

[@jemmacebreros1852]

Keep exploring the food, culture,people and places in the Philippines. Love your vlogs!!Waiting for more! God bless!

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much for liking my videos!! 😁😁

[@jocelynmanuel6197]

I love How you reacted to food. You eat so well.thanks for introducing some food in our country and showing stuff here like motorcycle and jeepneys. Goodluck always to your vlogs. Take care.🥰

[@kaloydizon8075]

Welcome to our country miss josie.. thanks for all the good reactions on our foods 🥰🥰🥰 if you time you can visit my hometown "pampanga".. it is known for good food.. its like the cooking capital of the philippunes😁😁😁

[@angelotimonera7967]

Hi Jo ... a love(ly) name! "BUKO" is a fresh coconut juice from coconut palm tree. The purple pancake is "UBE" flavored purple yam. Perhaps next trying is PORK or CHICKEN ADOBO! "Tinola, SINIGANG and many more!

[@josieliftsthings]

YUM! Haha thank you!

[@selenadanson8849]

Ok, now I am interested in travelling to the Phillipines for my next solo trip...hahaha! Loving your videos.

[@josieliftsthings]

I never was honestly but we wanted a place that Michael hadn’t been to before (he’s been to most of south east Asia before haha) so he could feel like it’s in a new country and I’m not glad we have! Just wait until you see the islands we’ve gone too here!!! 😍😍

[@marilouscooking2123]

The bbq sauce is: Tomato sauce Soy sauce Sprites Minced garlic Black pepper Kalamansi juice And little bit of sugar

[@leiramsaylom]

Hello, welcome to the Philippines! I just started watching your vlogs and I really like them. I'm a Filipino and I'm glad you're enjoying your stay here. Looking forward to more videos of you together here. Take care!

[@josieliftsthings]

So happy you love my videos!! Thank you for watching! 🙏🏻🙏🏻😁😁☺️☺️☺️

[@merlineabalos5944]

God bless you both thanks to explore Philippines 🇵🇭 🇵🇭 🇵🇭 🇵🇭

[@geneviegutierrez1455]

I'm absolutely loving following you throughout the Philippines, as I plan to retire somewhere there with my husband, eventually. You both have so much enthusiasm, adventure, and an openness for new things.

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

Awesome video! Your vlogs are my favorite of the Philippines vlogs I've found so far. This is exactly the video I needed to see as I'm planning on where to stay when I'm there this weekend or next week! Poblacion seems more my style than BGC or the more expensive areas of Makati. Would you say Poblacion would be a good area to stay (I don't want the fancy, lavish areas). Also, knowing they have Mexican food makes me very happy. 😂

[@usersubscriberSC]

All kinds of cuisine are in the Greenbelt and Glorietta areas in Makati. Poblacion is more known for its bars and vibrant night life.

[@bulbol1]

try going out of the comfort zone..go to manila..explore binondo..or visit ugbo in tondo..lots of good food..

[@josieliftsthings]

Already have done those. Look out for future videos 😁😁😁

[@josieliftsthings]

Your favourite!!! Thank you!!! 🥺🥺😩❤️ Mir is correct, it’s more grungy, bars, night life, back packers and affordable, I’d say isn’t fancy at all so this seems better for you!! More local experience as well I would say after walking through there!! Lots of Mexican and me too I was stoked 😂😂 Hopefully I can give you some good ideas for when you’re here! 😁😁🙏🏻

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

@@josieliftsthings haha.. Yes, I'd say favorite haha... I like your editing style (balance of vlog, transitions, history, great shots to see the area), positive energy, and humor. All are important to keep my attention, personally. I may steal some of your editing moves hahah./ k cool, Sounds perfect! I may stay around there for a few days then. I'll be following for ideas! I'll probably just be a week or two behind you. Thanks for info!

[@brucekent6786]

I'm new here, I'm Filipino, I like this girl a lot, coz ur always smiling and laughing....ur inviting Good Vibes....thnx 4 visiting the Philippines, just always takecare and God Bless, visit our province with white sand beaches....sorry 4 my English...hehehe....pa Shout out po....thnx...

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much for liking my videos! 😊🥺🥺

[@peachpablo3024]

Josieee! I don’t usually subscribe to a lot of vloggers but your energy and vibe is just up there! I saw most of your Manila videos and thank you for appreciating my country 🖤

[@Telfund38154172]

Food......walking.....coffee......Food.....walking....Drinks.....and another coffee.....what a way to start a tour of Metro Manila...Enjoy....

[@pinoy-ozhomecooking3750]

Hello! I’m a Filipino Watching from Melbourne… The filipino Bbq is mostly marinated in soysauce, garlic, salt and pepper and calamansi ( local lime/lemon). And they brushed it off with banana ketchup, for that extra sweetness taste… Keep it up mates! Enjoy your Stay in the Phil. Try to go in my hometown in pampanga considered to be one of the top food tour in the philippines.

[@iflipover]

Yes! It's the banana ketchup that makes our bbq taste, well, Pinoy. Btw, it's usually banana ketchup and oil (for brushing).

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you for watching from my home in Aus! 😁😁

[@concerncitizen8988]

Josie is always fun to watch, her cheerful face and positive vibes will make your day and will always try new things in unfamiliar places. 👍

[@josieliftsthings]

I love this comment!! Thank you!! 🥺😁☺️

[@kaizillaboy]

Josie is so incredibly bubbly and honest. And I can't get enough of her rousing commentary. Well done, LUV..

[@josieliftsthings]

Haha Awh thank you so much! I love this! Thank you 🙏🏻 😁😁😁😁

[@charmsmanz6204]

Your subscribers are fast growing! Happy to be one of them! Congratulations! You are such a nice vlogger, that's why! Welcome to the Philippines!

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much! This comment is so lovely. Thank you so much for your support in my channel 🥺🙏🏻🤍🤍

[@gregorioluna5401]

Try Bo's Cafe, one of the few coffee shops that serve Philippine coffee. We do have really good local coffee, the best come from the Cordilleras, Cavite, Bukidnon, and Davao, to name just four. We even have great, natural, eco-friendly civet coffee but that can be expensive.

[@nelsonlomod9601]

The Philippines was a colony of Spain from 1570 to 1898 upon the declaration of the 1st republic and the start of the Philippine-American War. The Manila-Acapulco trade lasted 250yrs w/c brought the spanish and mexican cultures to the islands.

[@arielp.dimalanta7392]

Josie, your bubbly character is what makes your vlog entertaining....nice!

[@junbestamante7063]

I love the way you say hi to people. Your so sweet. Keep it up. Love your videos and reaction and your beautiful too. Thank you for visiting Philippines ❣️❣️

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much!! It was so nice that everyone said hello to me 😭🥹☺️ thank you for watching my videos! 😁😁

[@junbestamante7063]

@@josieliftsthings thank you so much. I appreciate that you appreciate Filipinos attitude. Waiting for more travel vlogs from you❣️❣️ Godbless.

[@Wanda96]

I recognised last week your subscriber about 20k now 30k congratulations 🔥🔥🔥

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you SO much!! I’m so grateful 🥺🥺😩☺️☺️

[@BPGH1975]

So Many Many Food You Can DISCOVER Here In The PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 That You Will LOVE Just Go Around Wherever You May Go Keep Safe and Feel At Home Here In Our COUNTRY....

[@jhorene09]

I like you two, both of you exhibit so much positivity! I love Josie's smile, it is so contagious :-) hope you enjoy the Philippines. To more subscribers and views! you deserve it!

[@josieliftsthings]

This is an amazing comment! You made my day. Thank you!! 🙏🏻😁😁

[@lzalab2286]

Buko is coconut juice 🧃 it’s refreshingly quenched fulfilling drink 😂

[@mariellagab2557]

Your vlog is super fun Josie! I love your positive vibes 🤗 Glad you're enjoying your vacay here in our country! Stay safe lovely couple 💕

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much and thank you for watching! 😁😁

[@mjara2510]

Hi Josie...feels good to see you guys enjoying Pinoy food! I hope you can try one of the Restaurant buffet soon😊. You Enjoy guys and take care!

[@augustusalvarez9341]

I enjoyed watching your vlogs with full positivity…Keep uploading and we will support you!!!!!!

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much!! 🥺😁

[@j.bmengue3693]

Always a pleasure to watch...I like the video quality, and also everything around. You people are doing a great job.

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much!! Glad you like my videos 😁😁

[@angelosantiago5887]

your pretty smile in every vlog captures every Filipinos heart ❤❤❤❤,,,subscribed😊😊😊

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so so much! 🥺🥺 thank you for subscribing, Welcome! ☺️🙏🏻😁😁

[@moveslikemarvin1663]

I love your energy. Welcome to the Philippines. I really enjoy your videos even before you came here. More contents soon. Try to visit the provinces to have a break from the busy streets of metro manila. Enjoy the islands here in our country. Please stay safe and enjoy your stay here. 💛💙🙏

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much!! 😁😁

[@bigfun5761]

Loved the video Josie! Full of good vibes 🥰

[@josieliftsthings]

Love this comment! Thank you!! 😁😁😁☺️

[@junarreglo9100]

great going so far Josie..keep exploring and experience Filipino culture, places and delicacies. Take care

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you!!!

[@domingofabian4032]

Buko is young coconut. Enjoy your visit here in the Philippines 🇵🇭 😊 ♥

[@sohyperable1017]

You should try Halo-Halo it's the number 1 cold dessert in the Philippines. Halo-halo is tagalog for "mixed," it is made up of crushed ice, evaporated milk or coconut milk, and various ingredients including ube jam (ube halaya), sweetened kidney or garbanzo beans, coconut strips, sago, gulaman (agar), pinipig, boiled taro or soft yams in cubes, flan, slices or portions of fruit preserves and other root crop preserves.

[@josieliftsthings]

I definitely need to try this!!

[@joytorres08]

your happy face makes us happy also . love the smile ❤️

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you joy!!! 😁😁😁

[@James_Strickland5835]

Good to know you enjoy staying here 😊, keep safe always to the both of you ❤

[@stanley19d]

Keep explore the philippines and you will see the heart of the country. It made up of 7017 island and white sand beaches lagoons and under ground rivers that u never seen in your life. We can say that u are just in the foot of the country before u can witness the whole beautiful places. Take care always

[@dennis-qp7rl]

I do hope you're both enjoying your time in my country , please visit Baguio city , I'm pretty sure you will have fun there because of the climate and amazing views

[@lovetteedora3279]

Happy that you love Filipino food. MABUHAY!!!

[@chengxuan3671]

Lumpiang Shanghai with sweet and sour sauce is a good combination. Dynamite is a must too... I hope you've enjoyed your experiences so far. Have a nice day ahead and stay safe!

[@justinkeys167]

I recommend also to visit Intramuros where the famous Walled City is located Very historic place in the Philippines. Try some foods stalls and the famous La Cathedral Cafe and Barbara

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you jayson!!

[@maeannperillo7653]

For me Buco (coconut) is the best. You both should try it.♥️♥️🌹

[@jeezzzgaming1069]

The reason why I subscribe is you’re so jolly..i enjoyed watching your videos😁👍keep safe and enjoy your vacay in my country Philippines

[@juliuspalamos7863]

Amazing Josie live it, keep safe happy and healthy

[@cr8pstvty935]

Hi Josie. It's so refreshing to watch your vlogs, you are so bubbly and have an awesome personality. ✌🏻🫰By the way, I believe the final destination of the Jeepneys' is usually written on the Jeepneys'. You can also ask if they are going to your destination. 👍🏼Plus I'm sure you can ask people on board and/or driver to let you know when your stop is near so you can get off. 👍🏼 Buko, is coconut. The Lumpia you ate, should have been crunchy, if it's not crunchy anymore and taste very oily, then it's not freshly fried and been sitting there for a while.

[@josieliftsthings]

You’re the best thank you so much for watching!’ We may have to just try one before we leave and see where we end up 😂😂😂

[@angellee5976]

fell in love immediately to your channel. you guys are so cute. enjoy the Philippines

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so so much! This is so nice! 😁😁

[@jeanlevier7212]

That's very nice of you guys .thank you

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you! 😁😁😁

[@arvandero]

I just Subscribed and love you full embrace of the Philippines, people, food, and culture!

[@XandieFireman]

I love how responsive Josie is in the comment section. 😊 great edge among the other foreign travel vloggers 😁

[@josieliftsthings]

This means so much!! I try to make sure everyone is appreciated as best I can! Thank you 🥺🥺🙏🏻☺️

[@geneviegutierrez1455]

Yes, I feel the same: I love when a vlogger I enjoy actually takes the time to be interactive with their viewers. I think some end up getting too "popular" (for lack of a better word), they fail to ever answer a question, inquiry, or something that needs elaboration. I just stumbled upon Josie today, really enjoying her venture through PI and Filipino culture.

[@dephnekus9796]

Lol, yes. Jeepney system is truly unique in the Philippines. There are no formalized instructions on how to use it. It sort of evolved in the local traveling public. The routes are written on the sides and front of the jeeps, but frankly, I always have to ask around myself before I go on one, unless I'm used to taking a certain route. And I also observed that each place has its own way of signalling where to stop. Some say 'para', and in some places they just tap the roof, some even have a string you can pull to signal.

[@josieliftsthings]

Hahaha we definitely will end up somewhere in Japan or something if we went on it 😂😂

[@BuhaySahara]

love the positiveness in you!!!!

[@josieliftsthings]

THANK YOUUU 😁

[@marianmiguel05]

Your laugh is contagious ! Love your videos!

[@aar2014]

My favorite Philippine coffee chain is Figaro. Their coffee tastes like espresso, very pleasing and not bitter.

[@josieliftsthings]

I’ll have to find them and try! Thank you!!

[@mamonkorapat4636]

You should explore other Provinces of the Philippines especially the ones that are not that CITY LIKE especially in the Visayas area like Siquijor, Southern Leyte, or even in Samar.

[@facelessraw4701]

Big thanks to you Josie!!! God bless you.

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you!! 😁😁😁

[@chrisrentino7321]

Am happy watching your video ... you guys are awesome... fwll like you both are happy in Philippines.. thank you for visiting our country people are friendly. Good you liked our street foods too... enjoy!

[@marb9093]

Always keep in mind, don't get discouraged if a food you tastes isn't what you expected as "delicious" and good. Every region in the Philippines has different techniques in cooking.

[@josieliftsthings]

Hahah of course! I’ve very honest with food! There was a very traditional dish I didn’t like and that’s coming up! But I can see how everything would be cooked slightly different! 😁😁😁

[@junson73]

I'm so sorry about the honking of horns. It's a common thing that is being used here, I know in Canada and the US or Australia horns are not used frequently.

[@RED_WIRE]

China and the Philippines are the same about honking. Maybe we got it from the Chinese. Lack of patience.

[@luzviminda795]

Honking is pretty used frequently in the US and Canada. Especially when they saw someone famous or one they know. It's a way of drivers saying "Hey!" To a person or them saying "please get out of the way because i might hit you accidentally".

[@josieliftsthings]

Hahaha you’re right about Australia though, we only beep the horn if we’re really mad basically 😂😂😂 Don’t hear it often hahaha but I should be more used to it by now 😂😂

[@armandoramos1949]

I love your personality and bubby attitude. Thank your for sharing your videos and experiences. Enjoy your stay, and be safe. More power to you and your channel. Love your channel.

[@samuelmisa2415]

I'd like like to watch you're video,because you always laughing,and it's a big honor for me,to have you her in our county to vlog to promote what is Philippines is, thank you so much,have some fun and enjoy yourself in our county,be careful always,And God bless you both

[@tanflojo9480]

If you guys are still in Poblacion, you should definitely try Commune Coffee! Both food and their coffee are *chef's kiss*

[@josieliftsthings]

Chefs kiss!! Haha love this comment thank you!

[@geneviegutierrez1455]

Love your suggestion! I'll be taking a trip to the Philippines in November and I'm from Guam. A "chef's kiss" is all the convincing I need to find Commune Coffee in Poblacion.

[@jimreybarcelo4435]

You need to try the Jollibee,Sisig, crispy pata,Letchon and also the Balot 🥰

[@josieliftsthings]

Coming!! (But not the balut sorry I don’t think I can do that 😂😂)

[@jimreybarcelo4435]

@@josieliftsthings please 😊 all the foreigner that first time here in da Philippines try that 🙏🏾 please all the Filipino will appreciate you at Love you if u try that

[@jaywei7546]

I really enjoy watching your unpretentious vlogs. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much for watching! I’m so happy you like my videos ☺️☺️

[@explorinwithlaurin]

Right behind you headed to the Philippines in just a few days! Loved seeing the market-looking forward to experiencing it!

[@josieliftsthings]

Excited for you too!! 😁😁

[@KrisTinna41]

Total nostalgia. I remember going there on weekends when I was working in the area. I'm an "ube all the way" kind of girl. 😁. Another great vid. I can't help it now, need to subscribe to you two. 👍. DONE!

[@josieliftsthings]

Haha how weird is it to see places you’ve been before!! I definitely have to try ube in other things now! Haha. Thank you so much for subscribing, welcome!!! 😁😁😁

[@KrisTinna41]

@@josieliftsthings Happy to be here. Your excitement and positive energy endeared me when I watched your arrival to Philippines video. I did not subscribe right away bec so many foreign vloggers jump the Pinoy-bait bandwagon and you can see it after you watched a number of videos. I was disappointed and had to unsubscribe to some of them after. But both of your personalities and genuineness just caught me like a bug. So nope, no escaping now. 'Til your next vids. 😊

[@michaelmonreal3782]

I love the reaction while you eat filipino food 🥰🥰 you must try BALUT 🥰🥰

[@myragaculaisdelrosario5853]

Sending the link to my daughter. A few years back she worked not far from Salcedo Market. I love your spunk, Josie! Is Josie a common Australian name? Here it is a common nickname for women named Josephine. There are lots of Josephines and Josies here who are in their 50s today.

[@josieliftsthings]

Haha thank you!!!! That’s so lovely! 😁😁😁 no Josie is not common at all in Australia hahaha I’ve met maybe 6 other Josie’s in my whole life. I was actually named after my grandpa who’s name was Joseph! Haha and my full name is Josephine but don’t use it for anything! Always Josie! 😂😁

[@jeromestamaria8734]

Welcome to the Philippines! I love the energy haha enjoy watching your videos.subscribed! More videos please ❤️

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much!!

[@aira7992]

hey, ate Josie! you must visit here in Bohol, one of the most visited island in PH. I recommend featuring the Bohol's delicacy called "Calamay" specifically from the town of Jagna. It is a perfect filling for the "Pandesal", a famous filipino bread. Bohol is the land of the chocolate hills, breathtaking beaches, and home of the second smallest primate in the world, the tarsier!

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much!!! You’ll have to keep an eye out for this one then!’ 😁😁😁

[@trentdiaz8197]

@@josieliftsthings She didn't mean she "ate Josie" lol. She's using the term ate (AH-teh) which means older sis._* 😎😎😎

[@josieliftsthings]

@@trentdiaz8197 😂😂 this is so cute I didn’t know that! Haha thank you 🥹🥺😁

[@user-ny7og4bu2g]

ผมชอบดู เพราะมีซับไทย และเข้าใจง่ายในวีดีโอของคุณ ฉันรักเมืองไทย 💓🙏🙏

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you for still watching even from Thailand! So happy you support me 🤍🤍🤍

[@arvitugas9803]

Try BGC (Bonifacio Global City). That’s near in makati 😊 enjoy the Philippines 🇵🇭 mate! 😊

[@nicanorodejar7754]

I'm with the Turron Team - Filipino from Sydney NSW! Love your videos!

[@josieliftsthings]

Wow thank you so much for watching from my home in Sydney!! 🥺😁🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@bhelgappi4188]

Hi #josieliftsthings. I enjoy watching your videos and seeing you how you appreciate our cultures amd Filipinos being so friendly , because hospitality is one of the filipinos culture. Try to visiit Tagaytay. Its quite near in Manila. Try the BULALO in tagaytay, try the famous JOLLIBEE fast food restaurant. For sure youll gonna have a lot of Filipino viewers/ subscribers. Hope you will enjoy your stay in Philippines and looking forward here for more videos of you in Philippines. Take care and enjoy.😍😍😍🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much!!! Thank you for the recommendations! I definitely need to try jollibee!! 😂😂😁🙏🏻

[@johnpaulsison7446]

Hi, if you want to know more about Filipino Culture, you may visit the Intrumuros ( Walled City,), Luneta Park. Yes, there are lot of restaurant that offers authentic Filipino cuisine. You should try that. Lastly, you may visit, Binondo Manila, the oldest Chinatown in the world. Enjoy the food. 😊😉

[@josieliftsthings]

Haha thank you!! Keep an eye out for my next video on Wednesday! 😉 😉

[@johnpaulsison7446]

Yes of course. Thanks Josie🥰

[@nhelmercsdiy7521]

I like your energy, so satisfying to watch.. welcome to the philippines!!

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much for the nice comment! 🥺😁😁

[@herchickenlegs4]

This channel is awesome loving it 🤩

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much!!! 😁😁😁🥺

[@tomorrownomore8060]

First nice to see you exploring different parts of manila (NCR) hope you enjoy and stay safe. 6:42 Buko / Niyog (Coconut) 8:06 that's one soggy lumpia sad 😢 11:50 Correction 333 yrs of colonization of Spain the Philippines are not direct rule of Spain but under of Vice royal of Mexico the 500 yrs celebration can be two diffent meaning one the celebration of winning of Lapulapu the first Filipino who repel European colonizer and the second one is 500 yrs aniversary of Christianity in the Philippines

[@rellaleonissefeliciano6782]

8:06 Agreed on that. Shanghai is so much better when freshly cooked and the excess oil is removed well

[@josieliftsthings]

Yes thank you!! I meant 300 years ago FOR 500 years, not 500 years ago, my fault!! Thank you for helping me 😁😁

[@bonifaciopanchojr4039]

Go either North or South of the Philippines for more food adventures guys.

[@josieliftsthings]

We already have! Follow my Instagram if you’d like to see where we are or where we’ve been! Hahah 😁😁

[@bernieespinosa6792]

MABUHAY & WELCOME TO THE PHILIPPINES JOSIE & YOUR COMPANION. MORE SUPPORT & LOVE TO YOUR CHANNEL. 👏👏👏🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭👍✌️👌💖💖💖

[@Abeltepase8000]

Enjoy and have fun

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you for watching!’ 😁😁😁