Ridgewood Condo Tour, BGC Manila Philippines S4 Vlog 16

[@rheyzonalgordo6726]

Nice hotel, better sorouding, bid changing philippines,

[@BAdventures]

Was a good vacation rental apartment. Thanks for watching =)

[@ltap9388]

Glad to see you are traveling again.

[@BAdventures]

Thank you. PH Season 4, another adventure ;)

[@ltap9388]

yes, I am watching the new season. I have been staying at the Dumaguete Studio Apartments since Feb 18th after learning about it from your Season 3 video. Have an enjoyable and safe Season 4!

[@hillroberts1311]

Very informative Thanks

[@BAdventures]

Thank you =)

[@doritominendres117]

liked

[@BAdventures]

Thank you =)

[@galaxycoolgamer4831]

I thought the place is gonna be untidy & disorganised..ya proved us wrong Mr B the great...it is really a great help your vlogs, and can give us a precise prospective of the area. You're the best Mate...hope yagot more interesting videos ta post..keep it goin' sir!

[@BAdventures]

Much more homely than a hotel and can sometimes more affordable. I met a few local Pinoy who got condos while they were in Manila for business. Thanks for watching =)

[@colinwoods5663]

very clean premises best ive seen on vlog philippines. that place would make you feel so comfortable and safe

[@BAdventures]

I just needed a decent place to sleep as we were out during the day. Certainly worked out well and was happy with it =)

[@maunes43]

Nice to see ur cooking brekfast bro.nice expensive hotel in ph

[@BAdventures]

Had to cook at some point lol. Was a vacation rental apartment, cheaper than a hotel. Thanks for watching =)

[@hillroberts1311]

I like that speedy stove

[@BAdventures]

Worked out well cooking breakfast =)

[@dlorbieski]

Thanks for the informative and thorough review. It is great that you are always showing alternatives to big brand hotels. Safe travels and take care.

[@BAdventures]

Thank you appreciate it. Exactly just another option ;)

[@samthepoet107]

From the top there it gives the impression the Philippines is a rich country. So many high rises and lots of traffic. And a nice manicured cemetery that looks so inviting but I'd rather stay out because it's not my time.

[@BAdventures]

Good points. BGC is more of a upmarket area, many corporate offices there. That is the Manila American Cemetery & Memorial. Thanks for watching =)

[@charlesdefilmer7433]

wow neva try that combo.. scramble egg mix witj tuna..loos yummy though😆....Btw great info and footage of the condo😊😎

[@BAdventures]

Thank you. I've seen corned beef or spam with eggs. Wanted to try tuna, also that particular type comes with tomato sauce ;)

[@poconosgiant3255]

Brandon, nice room with reasonable price at nice location. thanks for sharing.

[@BAdventures]

Thank you =)

[@travelpill4104]

you visit Philippines frequently. thats a good sign 😊

[@BAdventures]

LOL thanks. I was actually going to visit other SE Asian countries but plans didn't work out. So I came back for PH Season 4 ;)

[@night1961]

Nice pool almost looks Olympic

[@BAdventures]

Haha not quite but big enough for the whole apartment block. Thanks for watching =)

[@GoingGoingGoneCraigWyatt]

I fly out today from the uk staying with a friend in Angeles. Going to be amazing been watching your vlogs last 5months getting ready for my trip

[@BAdventures]

Hey congrats. Just be that extra bit careful and pace yourself. Hope you have a good trip and enjoy ;)

[@brilate]

Oh so you cook! That answer my question on previous episode.

[@BAdventures]

Yes haha I even have some cooking videos on different series. These videos are part of PH Season 4 travel series =)

[@cocooctober2485]

Please check inn in my unit near bgc.

[@BAdventures]

I don't know where it is lol. You can PM me on my FB Page ;) facebook.com/BAdventuresAU

[@daniloong609]

How can I avail or make a reservation there? we are scheduled to go back for 18 days in the Philippines in November

[@BAdventures]

Link below to the property ad for convenience. Thanks for watching =) Ridgewood Towers Taguig, HomeAway vacation rental. goo.gl/X2bkff

[@daniloong609]

Thanks for the info

[@pinoyinengland-pie2131]

Awesome place there!:)

[@BAdventures]

Good accommodation option if you want to stay near BGC Taguig City =)

[@ronaeasyhomecookingchannel5325]

Wow ala Brendan dish looks yummy. The condo is nice.. Great vlog.

[@BAdventures]

Thank you appreciate it =)

[@jeffsantos9590]

are you going to the KZbin fanfest?

[@BAdventures]

No, but thanks for reminding me. I've wanted to attend some YT events but often its bad timing with work and travel.

[@jeffsantos9590]

oh. where's john by the way the owner of LA casita. he's usually in your videos. good man..

[@takuma628]

I miss that place I used to live there

[@BAdventures]

Don't worry I still recommend Makati hehe. Thanks for sharing ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qH2vfImaeqeJmNE

[@michaelj2528]

great place , clean and tidy and not expensive what more can you ask for

[@BAdventures]

Exactly, I just wanted a clean and safe place to stay. It was quieter and a bit more privacy being on the top floor.

[@jeceriefloro769]

Hm 1 month only?

[@BAdventures]

Note sure. You will have to ask if there is monthly rates. Keep in mind this is only 1 room in a building complex. So there are others also renting rooms.

[@sid6689]

yes I'm familiar with this location. this condo is nice and monthly rent is $400-500 I think. but with my husband, he prefers the condos within BGC (the main) or McKinley. its expensive there ranging from $600 up up up. But Makati is the most expensive.

[@BAdventures]

I found Makati more affordable and convenient. Many more options for accommodation, holiday lettings, restaurants, malls etc. I just wanted to check out BGC Taguig and was fine. But shop around, more options in Makati ;)

[@TheDino888]

Hi B , where are you off to next ? is Andre going with you ? how did you guys meet ?

[@BAdventures]

Will be heading south of Manila near San Pablo City, Laguna. Yes with Andre, we met through the channel lol ;)

[@amiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

Not sure if u expained this before but what constitutes a season? :) Is it each time u leave and come back?

[@BAdventures]

Basically the trip and time period. Season 1 was actually 2 trips in 2013 and 2014. I went back for my friends wedding so combined it into 1 travel series. The rest are all separate trips. Thanks for watching =)

[@amiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

B Adventures Travel Vlogs I see! You're one of my favorite KZbinrs because u take strides to reply to as many comments as u can. Admirable! Keep up the good work!

[@offhamsterwheel2789]

how much u pay a nite there, that cementary view, prob a turnoff...

[@BAdventures]

At the time was P1500 a night. Thanks for watching =)

[@rossoliva2327]

In Vietnam, I remember when you check in the hotel, the staff takes your passport and does not turn it back to you until you check out, is this the same process in the Philippines?

[@BAdventures]

Good memory. No, in Philippines they might ask to see a passport or photo ID. Some are more casual and don't care. Usually they photocopy it on check-in and give it back. In Vietnam they have to confirm your travel visa by law. A modern hotel would just photocopy the ID page and my Vietnam travel visa inside my passport. But some were a bit behind so they kept it until they could photocopy it later and get approval from a manager etc. You must have a travel visa before going to Vietnam. But they want the tourism so usually it is not hard or very quick processing.

[@johnmartinpatenia1937]

Ross Oliva thats the viet way in every visitors since a lot of backpackers in Vietnam. They need to make sure that every visitors will pay the due rent.... i experience that last march, hilarious but need to follow hehe

[@gildizon6458]

Something about staying in a hotel room in a high rise in the Philippines and being stuck in an elevator during a black-(brown)-out and water pressure makes you think before booking on those levels. Lol!

[@BAdventures]

Yes I know what you mean, important to check everything works. Sometimes they do not even have a phone line installed. But everything worked so I was happy. Thanks for watching =)

[@rogerx9298]

Ah but that's living life on the worst case that has a 0.2% chance of occurring. It is much better to make life choices on the 99.8% -- life is more fun that way.

[@amiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

Rocko Dizon Most if not all condos will have back up generators for when the power goes out so u most likely will not be stuck in an eleavtor

[@blinkblink1969]

Where is Pam your filipina friend from season 2?

[@BAdventures]

Oh that's old haha. Well I tried keeping in touch and I invited her for dinner in Season 3, but never turned up. Became pretty obvious she was a player, working several guys at the same time. She admitted it so I wished her well and moved on ;)

[@johnlover9209]

was the wifi pre installed by condo or you called globe or PLDT to have ur own connection

[@BAdventures]

Was pre-installed. I think it was PLDT. Depends on the room you find to rent. This owner included it. Thanks for watching 😎

[@BAdventures]

Internet speed test in another room kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3-4dpyoltNpnMU

[@luzvimindafilipinas4404]

You should visit that cemetery.And learn a bit about world war 2.That is Manila American Cemetery and Memorial.

[@BAdventures]

I ran out of time. I enjoy history tours so went to Corregidor Island in PH Season 1. Saw the Filipino Heroes, and Pacific War Memorial. Link below for convenience and thanks for watching ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZKvgIiZeNF3hKs

[@jamesdelcarmen7824]

the view from your room is incredible. hmm for that area, thats cheap!

[@BAdventures]

Was pleasantly surprised. I just needed a clean and safe place to sleep. But worked out well =)

[@edwinodus]

That cemetery is american ww11 cemetery

[@BAdventures]

Yes I could tell from afar. Looked very well laid out and organised. Thanks for watching =)

[@geloguy7]

how much is it to rent there?

[@BAdventures]

Link below to the property ad for convenience. Thanks for watching =) Ridgewood Towers Taguig, HomeAway vacation rental. goo.gl/X2bkff

[@johnmarieenad4849]

Nice unit! Do you know what is the floor to ceiling height of your place?

[@BAdventures]

No sorry. I'm about 5'8" (177cm) tall. You can see in the videos it was a decent height like in a Western country. Link below to when I arrived at the condo. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l16cfWCKhal4kJI

[@rickyusa1000]

Is it no smoking inside the room also or is that just the common areas?

[@BAdventures]

No smoking in the building or rooms. Only at the designated smoking area outside. Thanks for watching =)

[@ignaciobalais5394]

Hi do you own one unit? thanks

[@BAdventures]

No was renting a holiday letting. Link below to when I first arrived there. Thanks for watching =) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l16cfWCKhal4kJI

[@nikeboy69er]

That's the American War Memorial. You should pay it a visit. It's free.

[@BAdventures]

Wish I did but ran out of time. Was back on the road soon after =)

[@robertdavey2660]

I agree with Andrew, it's a worthwhile visit but you need good id to get in e.g.passport. It would have to be one of the most peaceful places in manila and the gardens are beautiful- if you ignore all the white crosses in memory of all the americans killed in the ww2 pacific theatre. I'm not a cemetery buff but the huge Chinese cemetery in manila is also an eye opening visit!

[@dyel3456]

is that a condominium

[@BAdventures]

Yes condo / apartment building. Thanks for watching =)

[@dyel3456]

B Adventures Travel Vlogs can i ask how much is the rent

[@BAdventures]

The apartment I got was P1500 a night, holiday letting. They are privately owned so you might shop around and find a better room for rent. This condo was in Taguig City. I still prefer Makati City area, more convenient. I covered this condo when I first arrived, link below =) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l16cfWCKhal4kJI

[@johnwest360]

Nice place. Nice view! I missed BGC during my call center days few buildings back then, 2007 - 2009. Thats the American Cemetery on the right side... 🏤 Thumbs up 👍👍👍

[@BAdventures]

Oh right, Manila American Cemetery & Memorial. I thought it looked like a veterans cemetery. Thanks for sharing =)

[@denisnorton3325]

Juan Castellano Belmonte ii

[@alexsagun7977]

Hey, we stayed there last year we rented 1 unit for 3 days, and we stayed same floor ur staying in but opposite side right next the stairs.. That place wasn't bad at all i like the place, not far from the BGC

[@BAdventures]

Nice one, glad it worked out. Trying something different to hotels 😎

[@dualbios007]

Bro I stay there nice place but the downside is traffic it really bad there

[@BAdventures]

Thanks. I initially thought the same. Taxi drivers would often BS and say "plus extra fee" for traffic. But after a few metered taxi's, it was not really an issue. Just peoples perceptions. Taguig is next to Makati City which has more traffic. That said Makati is much more convenient, more malls and options for everything.

[@kanehi]

The volume of the video is very low, can't hardly hear your vlog

[@BAdventures]

I just tested this video on a laptop with and without headphones, also my phone. Was very clear an audible. Maybe check the audio and volume settings on the device you are using. Thanks for watching =)

[@kanehi]

Yes it was my laptop, dang updates! LOL

[@ignaciobalais5394]

Are you Filipino or Chinese?

[@BAdventures]

Chinese from Australia. Been exploring PH in these travel series =)

[@wldmhd]

Mixed

[@ignaciobalais5394]

You should sell condo units

[@BAdventures]

LOL thanks, just covering what it was like there. I still prefer Makati. Thanks for watching =)

[@ourphilsadventure2605]

Why you only do expensive condos how about cheap 2 or 3 star hotels mostly everyone that comes to Phils is not rich like you

[@BAdventures]

LOL I'm not rich and I cannot please everyone. If you want 2-3 star hotel you can investigate that yourself. You won't get far in life if you just blame other people. At the time this apartment was P1500 a night, a cheap hotel with single bed and in Makati was a similar price. No amenities like the pool, kitchen, refrigerator, or working internet. The problem with cheap places is you have to inspect them in person. It may not match the advertised pictures, or not even available. It is a common trick, advertise something really cheap and attractive. Once you get there it is much higher price or a dirty old room the size of a closet. So you have to be careful regardless. Obviously not very convenient when you are travelling internationally and short on time. 2 good options I have found: Casa Rosario Pension House in Cebu City (P1000 night) kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4uWXqtsd5Wsbtk Howzat Inn, Makati City Manila (P1500 night) kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5W2eISuj76saNE

[@litots5215]

Great reply, Mr. B.

[@ourphilsadventure2605]

3 star hotels in Manila you can pay 1200 a night nice room double bed and a pool and in a decent area like malate how about you go to tondo and do a video if you not chicken

[@litots5215]

+Captain Nemo, I can't seem to understand what your problems are. hahahahahaha... I mean come on, let's just thank him for the free video.

[@may-emaky4383]

man its bad

[@BAdventures]

It may not be fancy hotel, but certainly not the worst. Maybe you stayed at another room in the building?

[@may-emaky4383]

no, i never been in Taguig but looking at the traffic and pedestrians - there are no safe place to walk or across the city to go the inner BGC so i said it is bad. I lived in Manhattan nyc so comparing it, i would not live there. i like a city that i can walk safely. any suggestion in the area?

[@BAdventures]

Oh I see. It's a developing country, so don't have any expectations or you will be disappointed. I recommend the Makati City area, plenty of malls and convenience. I covered Makati a lot, link below of a nicer area. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKSknpWdj7FsgLM

[@ClazMusic]

Am finally up to date with all your Filipino vlogs, am somewhat hooked my friend! Anywho, i'm a Filipino/Australian hip-hop artist from Adelaide, if you ever need some music for your videos I have a ton of original songs I can send you. Would be a pleasure. Much love bro

[@BAdventures]

Glad you like it and welcome to the channel. Ok thanks, yo ucan also PM me through YT or my Facebook Page. Will check out your music ;)

[@ClazMusic]

Cheers bro, I messaged you on your Facebook page. Looking forward to hearing from you