This Is Like California But Its Philippines? La Union Is Beach Paradise

[@Venus_LakeandSky]

Nothing better than a quaint beach to relax, not overly crowded.. And kids just happy to show their moves! They look so happy !

[@Beau007us]

I would rate this video a 10/10! Amazing!! I have probably watched all of your videos. This video is special, it touched the core of my soul........I have always planned to move to the Phil's since I married my filipina here in Banff, Canada. Since I got to know her family back home after we married, I have been drawn to the idea of ultimately settling down there one day. I'm coming home Phil's!!!!

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Thank you and wide open arms await you coming here that much I know

[@johncoffman2703]

Loved the night dancers. so awesome!!!! Great video

[@jsully4064]

7:58 Best video yet. Excellent drone footage. It really made the video a step up from all previous videos. Thanks for all your efforts, Michael....Jim

[@mad_max2112]

I was stationed at Clark 84-86 and 89-91 loved going up to La Union and Hundred Islands Wallace AS. Good times

[@JulienSorelEatsSabras]

Yeah.... neighbors dancing.. that has to be one of the best things I've seen in all the travel videos...

[@SimpliiiJP]

2:37 that's Mhai Co Cey Na bus stop and restaurant popularly known as bulalohan in Barangay Namonitan in the town of Santo Tomas. Thanks for visiting and featuring our province☺️

[@thepowersofone2570]

THANKS OF SHOWCASING HOMETOWN PROVINCE THOUGH WELIVED IN SUNNY SAN DIEGO CAL FOR ALMOST HALF A CENTURY !

[@dawnheofon828]

Welcome to our country Philippines. Enjoy and be safe.

[@locker1325]

What a great setting. I love the peace. That's the most expensive hotel I've seen in your travels. Roll up the sidewalks at night. Very quiet. Right up until you found all those people dancing. So loud but such good dancing.

[@davidssunstar]

I was in Baguio and almost took the Kennon Road to La Union...now i think ill go check it out..Thx for the vid...

[@brainout5852]

Wow, nice to see Sophia. Great sense of humor. I'd love to meet her.

[@gregorypeter9719]

Pretty cool town and people are just so welcoming. Nice video

[@zack9656]

The drone footage is an awesome touch.

[@robhooper4493]

As an Australian living in Urbistanzo ( San Juan) La Union it was great that you came here but people who think that there is no surf here have obviously NEVER surfed. The waves vary in size depending on currents and other weather conditions. Las t week the waves were between 4-6 feet ! The surf is similar to Siaragao where I have been 5 times.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Yea I dont know how big the waves get thanks for letting us all know :)

[@davidscott820]

4 to 6 feet! Not too bad. Bit like Noosa on a good day 🤘

[@davidscott820]

Very clean wave 👍👍👍👍👍

[@tryscience]

I definitely appreciate big waves! Even though I'm probably too clumsy to surf lol

[@GerinPhils]

how is the water clarity in San Juan ? it looks murky ..compared to the clear waters of Siargao

[@antonioashford9996]

Wow, this is amazing i Love it

[@KevinMullin-iz9bp]

I live in San Juan, La Union, I love it. And wasn't those young people dancing in the street the sweetest?

[@tomhunter2623]

Nice place thanks for the tour enjoyed the video

[@Jamedia66]

I go to Thailand a lot. When I get out and around all of the locals, I feel like I’m in the middle of a musical all of the time. It’s stimulation overload. Love their communal energy. Beautiful people…

[@perry8498]

I’ve been subscriber off your channel awhile now and I gotta say you find some off the best places , I don’t know how you do it like I follow hmm 2-3 Filipino bloggers and still they don’t get your content it’s almost like they have over looked the areas you been , so my friends keep doing what you doing because I’m making my bucket list from your visits around

[@itzzmesisi3127]

Thanks for all the video :) I am from Montreal Canada but with wife’s family in Caloocan. If ever you plan to go to Caloocan let me know you can stay at our place :)

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Thanks so much I'll screenshot this so I can remember

[@paulsandford3345]

Great video, I really enjoyed this one!👍

[@BillyTimes-dw7vs]

Love your content ✨️ bro you be winning I lived in Baguio off and on nice and cold 🥶

[@xavierkoolat6926]

Once again, Michael, you're the man! Happy people dancing in the street! Literally brought tears to my eyes. So heart warming.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Really shows the quality of the people and the heart doesn't it

[@James-ll3jb]

Yea. Just don't start thinking you're gonna stay here and ruin everything with your crappy americano anticulture😅

[@flemster8370]

I have sat on a beach in Batangas and never get board watching the sun go down drinking a can of San Mig Light..... Great Vid going to have to plan a trip North next time I am there but long trip from Cavite

[@bel250]

I am so insipired to go and see Philippines when I retire, I was born in Cebu, Philippines; left there in 1983...now living in Ohio 🙂

[@teresabautista1303]

Love your videos, I started watching your video two week ago and like it. 🥰🥰🥰

[@1deaver]

Ive never met a person from the Philippines i didnt like. Such fun loving good people.

[@kirstinlapuz5492]

great vid! hope to see u around here in Elyu (La Union) 😊🤙🏻

[@edj3873]

La Union is known for their sunsets and Kahuna Resort seems like a great place to spend the evening watching it. Not sure why its a surfers spot as ive seen bigger waves in Lake Ontario. Again, great footage of the local people gathering and just appreciate how they rely on each other for leisure and not technology for entertainment. Thanks Michael!

[@GermanHodl]

La Union 🇵🇭🐊🦞🐠🦑🦐🐋🦀🐒🍹👙😎 is awesome ❣️

[@thotosamz737]

Wow, nice cozy place.

[@ReyvenBergado-tf2sc]

Not only the sunset and the beach but also the mountains of LA Union like Top Allan and the great wall of Santol have also an awesome view.

[@uliboyl564]

Omg❤❤i love this amazin raw footage very good vlog i was smilin sooh big while watchin..i luv the dancin ladies late@nyt.. im amazsd how the vlogger was able to immerse himself in the local community.. kudos!! Hope more people will watch this ..its d best!

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Thank you so much

[@LazarusEli]

Thats my second home and province San Juan La Union❤️❤️❤️🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@m3speedking]

nice droneshots, perfectly edited

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Thank you

[@C.E.Cabanero]

Cool that they danced for you. And that song, wow! "Body Dancer" has been around for about 38 years. Glad to hear it again.

[@davidc.9981]

With your comment, I was able to find the exact song: Shake Body Dancer by Magic Fire (1986). It was driving me nuts that Shazam could not find it. THANK YOU SO MUCH! 💪👍

[@C.E.Cabanero]

My pleasure! That song was a huge hit in the Philippines when it was released.

[@jonreedau81]

The most expensive units at Kahuna are one of two 3 bedroom 3 bath houses which share a private pool. We looked at going there last fall but ended up at a dive resort in Batangas

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Thank you, I wish I got more help but I think they were sold out but that one room

[@James-ll3jb]

You're on the wrong side of the country, ruined by decades of american whoremonger presence. Go south On our island a family of 3 lives comfortably on $900 / month. Hardly any 'foreigners' so its 100% decent people here!❤😅

[@gemmaleandado]

Last year I went there for few days stayed near 711 theres a way going inside beside 711 if you want to stay in 1 room and not cost too much 2500 and at there restaurant near the beach so you can see the sunset and sunrise all you want

[@davidssunstar]

Those ppl dancing in the street was so cool. I went to a Fiesta in Palompon in Leyte it was just like that..The people were great

[@misstess9125]

nice place and safety sir, this is my home town !

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Very nice

[@nahpree]

Holy snap this is where my great grandmother is from?! I gotta go

[@limtseho3540]

Fantastic video Michael! Now I want to travel to San Juan! May I know the title of the song you played for your resort and beach montage? 8:13 thank you so much

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

I think what's going on by Neffex or Track tribe (KZbin provided music for creators)

[@limtseho3540]

@@ThatPhilippinesLife thanks Michael!!

[@rosemarielunar1693]

Beautiful places ❤😊 of La Union

[@irabankston3390]

Beautiful place Michael, thanks for showing us😊. I just booked a few days on Agoda around 5300 Pesco per. Can't wait, thanks again. Be safe

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Fantastic enjoy the surf and beautiful sunsets

[@edsteward7717]

Fun! The dancers were great! And yes, i have a couple favs.

[@batangheluna2073]

wow injoy idol. in the philippines❤❤

[@frankiefernandez9225]

BEAUTIFUL 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@Bandgreek]

What a nice place. First time to see a video from La Union. Love the way you interact with the locals. Keep the great videos coming ,Michael!

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

More to come!

[@sandyofilanda1968]

welcome to my country bro enjoy and be safe de las islas pilipinas

[@DONSACUEZA]

Thanks for featuring San Juan La Union. Its a city in the North

[@AndreGuindon-j7e]

Yeah that ' s the Philipinnes to see dance challenge , and you said it , Canada you don ' t see those things . Love Philippines ,was there in December for 4 weeks . Beaches is beautiful. Samal island is a nice place from Davao. Keep the great video . Ottawa Canada

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Heard great things often about Samar thank you for your input

[@James-ll3jb]

Canada and US are the land of the walking dead😊

[@amrita49]

i like your solo videos style a lot more, very genuine

[@Scamander1417]

La Union is Spanish for The Union.😉 I'm so amazed by your foreign connections, Michael. You're the man!

[@williamsinns419]

I think the the dance and the basketball players was the highlight of this video so wonderful to see such positive vibes considering all the negative things going on here in America if only the newscasters could highlight this maybe it could bring everyone back to the true values again great work Micheal❤❤❤

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Traditional values and community are the backbone of why the world lives Filipinos

[@williamsinns419]

@@ThatPhilippinesLife so true

[@sscoyote]

mahal kita Pilipino at Pilipinas!

[@DrStan-cu1dv]

That Philippines Life Dance Challenge would be a good segment, a nationwide challenge,

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Yes! That would be so cool

[@thepowersofone2570]

I COULN"T WAIT TILL NEXT MONDAY, PI HERE I COME !

[@nicktomas3821]

La union ... My. Mothers hometown

[@trainrecked]

Nice video and drone shots. Hi Michael, I live in Angeles city area 6 months a year. I was wondering what drone you use..Mine is a dji mini 2..but, i don't know how to add audio to the video.The new controller has solved that problem, I guess..but wondered if there is an easier way.

[@rosebir7529]

bringing me back to my roots... i mean provincial life, quiet and slow

[@noelmarquez1620]

Glad you are enjoying the North Luzon. ❤

[@ugenescott111]

I like that song a lot. Its not the first time I've ever heard it😅. They're having so much fun with that dance 😊

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

They did so great, such amazing community life

[@polarpicket]

Nice Limo!

[@davegoody9603]

Hi Mike,, the beach u stayed looks awesome with beautiful hotel n pool , I think La Union is or has now a SM mall and its so changed since I was Their 2002....I thought u was going Bataan during your excursions but not to be...anyhow great video and enjoy your stay their

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

I do go to Bataan it's just the very last place I go instead, three very whirlwind 🌪️ days there

[@monstadable]

Great to finally meet you!

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Michael you were a wonderful host thank you again!

[@russellmontielmontojo1974]

wow i like.the beach its not very stony just fine sand.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Sand was so soft they keep good care of it too

[@monkeylupi1922]

Travel galore! Wow!

[@OnofreAntiado]

Ingat kanagi pre 🇺🇸🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@jaime3452]

Beautiful fiesta dance

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Yes it was

[@LakayBong-kt5dg]

welcome bro " ❤

very nice video

[@BernaSkea]

So true u wouldn't see people dancing outside their house anywhere else😂 ❤

[@JonS441]

I stayed at Kahuna in 2013. Looks like nothing has changed. Can be pricey, and often hard to get a booking. Back in 94, I visited San Juan and there was a single small Aussie owned surf resort on the far left, and a single Local bar in the middle, where Kahuna is now. And thats all. Just further North up the beach were beach side houses where a lot of Expats were building. But there are houses from the road to the beach now.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

That actually says a lot in a positive terms, to keep and maintain a property in the beach looking great 11 years later is not an easy task

[@AmaliaRoberts-fl7mj]

Nice video and happy people out there in aringay mike.nice to see also to sir Michael onstad,he's a good and straight forward man to his client .I tried to get health insurance specially for my husband before we come back home for good in the Philippines but sad to say my husband refused it.but pacific cross is a good health insurance specially to expats .

[@rosebrown2267]

You should have checked out san juan at night, it was so lively, many night outs , bars and restaurant along the road and beach.b

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Yea would have been nice but since my friend lives in this town that is where we spent out time. But definitely looked like it does well at night. (And it was a Tuesday)

[@estelitavillamil819]

Nice video

[@tedjohnson4451]

I compared the San Fernando to San Juan to Nagguilian "triangle" in La Union to the Crescent City, CA to Brookings, OR to Gasquet, CA "triangle"... Very similar Coastline & Land forms to my hometown area. The distance to Baguio City is very similar to the Crescent City, CA to Grants Pass, OR distance... After my stay in Cebu City, I'm thinking about visiting the area. My only concern [for living there] is that the area is pretty exposed to Storms. I live through Nasty Winter Storms where I am & Tropical Storms are much more energetic.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

I believe its better than the East coast when it comes to tropical storms and typhoons?

[@tedjohnson4451]

@@ThatPhilippinesLifeYes, but the "Coin-Flip" was for Cebu City. Also, if China "Jumps-the-Shark" there are Military Bases in the La Union area that make sense to Neutralize.

[@gg_Javier]

14:36 You meant SAN FERNANDO, right, Michael? ... California Dreamin' = I'm luving the vibe -- even from afar. But it sounds spendy. 😕 💖 Your kindness and sincere intentions shine, esp when interacting with the locals. Michael. We appreciate that very much.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Thanks so much and yes the city is San Fernando and beach town is San Juan (I mixed it up a bit)

[@JonathanMikka]

Surely, launion is beach paradise. 🌊👌👍

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Definitely

[@DomicianoAlfante]

Very nice it was great that come here but people who think there

[@floren879]

Wow 🤩

[@hygieagaloos6934]

Theres a family from Toronto I think vlogging too “Simple Ordinary life?” They are building their beach house in La Union

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

I have seen their blogs before but I didn't remember it was here

[@maodee09]

That's a beautiful beach. Amazing.

[@davidc.9981]

Fantastic video again! Anyone know what the name of the first night dance song is? Shazam can’t find it 😂

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Its a song supplied only to KZbin for creators you can find them on hear under Track tribe

[@cdl6953]

That’s a good itinerary! Make sure you enjoy the food in each places as well if they have a provincial specialty dishes they’re known for. I think Vigan will surprise you. It will remind you of Spain if you’ve been so very strong historically

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

All I can say is stay tuned (don't want to give anything away)

[@CarolineMiranda-td1th]

I hope you can visit Pagudpod and kaputpurawan and sand dunes and Hundred Islands too in Alaminos Pangasinan.

[@brianbaxter3913]

Nice resort but a bit pricey. Loved seeing the kids practicing their dance for the fiesta.

[@djjoelvelasco]

Great stuff Mike! Any chance of you checking out land prices in the area? Thanks & stay safe!

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Unfortunately I couldn't stay long enough to really go in depth but I'm sure some will chime in from the area

[@jamesabc372]

​@@ThatPhilippinesLifeI think you have to be citizen to own land in the Philippines. Perhaps you can lease contract.

[@tryscience]

It does seem to have a California-esque vibe to it... Love the Sandy beaches and beach volleyball, but for me personally the impression is it might be too expensive for what it is, for me. Still, that's valuable information for me. It simplifies my search a bit

[@LazarusEli]

Major buses going North of the Philippines Region 1 is Victory Liner Bus Partas Bus Viron Transit Bus Candon Lines Bus Farinas Bus and Florida Bus depending also to the areas youre going to like Pangasinan La Union Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte 😍🥰💐👍👌❤️❤️❤️🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭Enjoy and take care always

[@LazarusEli]

The fun and action takes place in Barangay Urbiztondo along the hi way near the beaches in San Juan La Union not in the towm itself but San Juan town proper today is very promising for some good developments but not as active like in major cities or other first class municipalities🙏🙏🙏🥰😍🤩❤️❤️❤️🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@Sunday_Morning570]

Pretty nice but my wife and I fell in love with Da Nang during our last month trip to Vietnam.🎉.

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

Rooms at some beach places under $50. Little Surf maid and such. But not as nice. I think Surf season is more like October and November there..

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Thank you, I was wondering this

[@LazarusEli]

San Juan Municipality is a booming town in terms of tourists and beaches b4 in the early 2000s its a sleepy town but now its a booming town near San Fernando City La Union the capital of Region 1 or the Ilocos Region🥰😍🤩❤️❤️❤️🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@philvorce1412]

Hi can you tell me if there is any country music in the Philippines ?

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

If you lion at my valentines day you'll see them all country line dancing, so yes there is

[@turtlelake8739]

Haha… I tried surfing there last year. And I had the same burger😂

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Great minds think alike

[@turtlelake8739]

Do you have plans to see the “100 islands”…in Alaminos

[@turtlelake8739]

We stayed home this winter…really mild winter this year in Halton Hills . We will be back in Clark this come winter.

[@ChadSteve1975]

Best comment. "Michael did you just vlog a 7eleven. Yeah I did."🤣

[@nicklanger9600]

nice

[@acaciomadeira5147]

The song at the hotel you played what band is that

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

These songs are all by Neffex it's KZbin based for creators to use in content so if you search Neffex here you'll find them