This is Why Filipinos Are Different 🇵🇭

[@flyintampa]

I just married a Filipina last month from a southern province of Luzon. This video captures the hospitable nature of the Filipino people and the reason I decided to marry a Filipina. I had to return to work after our wedding and have only been out of the Philippines for a few weeks, and I am already homesick.

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

They’re the friendliest, most fun and hospitable culture I’ve known!

[@generojas6059]

@@travelescapesOFFICIAL more fun in the philippines!

[@malouaguilar9565]

21:37 ​@@travelescapesOFFICIALThanx Jonathan for adopting filipino culture..U also friendly thats y a lot of pple like u!!..Gb!..

[@eddiesaninocencio6635]

Don't be too cosy with Filipinos they'll rob you, scam you, beware being too friendly is dangerous in the Philippines.

[@marjunmarcelocristobal2678]

Most Extroverted Race in terms of Welcoming Tourists and Foreigners!!❤❤❤--- It's PHILIPPINES!!

[@goatman3828]

The excitement of those kids getting to interact with you is infectious. It constantly astounds me how people with little are the happiest. A leason for all of us.

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

They seemed to have a lot of fun in this video!!

[@Keihana]

Hahahha mga kids makalingaw

[@ophirph-2024]

Little about what? What do you mean? Too much stereotyping

[@goatman3828]

@@ophirph-2024 why do some people always try and find an insult within a compliment?

[@juncarlorodriguez5715]

​@@travelescapesOFFICIAL that grandma said her name was LuzViMinda,Philippines consist of three parts Luzon,Visayas and Mindanao

[@angelicaruth7619]

This vlogger is one of the friendliest foreigner vlogger i’ve ever seen. That’s why you are on my top 5 fave foreigner vlogger. hahahahahaha

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

Top 5!! I’ll take it! Who are the other 4 on the list?!

[@angelicaruth7619]

@@travelescapesOFFICIALwahaha! this is no in particular order. - journeyofjosh - kayyywild - ken abroad - daily max/world nomac pls make a collab with journey of josh and kayyywild. i saw ur comment in one of the vlog of josh hahaha and teach them bisaya words hahahaha

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

I have a few videos with Ken already! I like Josh's channel also!@@angelicaruth7619

[@Lowkiecharvet]

​@@angelicaruth7619pls include dale

[@Apobangpo-bts-r9i]

Is Lukas the #1?

[@josekennethgreen3705]

I AM SO PROUD OF THE KIDS...THEY UNDERSTAND ENGLISH AND CAN COMMUNICATE ALSO ALREADY IN ENGLISH. kudos to the teachers.

[@redlikefirewangyibo1610]

All Filipinos know how to speak English, even if it is broken English. Filipinos are exposed to different dialects that's why they learn easily to speak English or any languages

[@totoabell5856]

Kudos to cocomelon

[@rynheart0717]

not sure cguro,mga pmangkin ko 4 yrs old mgaling na mg.english dhil lng sa mga pinapanuod nilang cartoons 😊

[@serdalkaptan]

Learning foreign languages is very important. However, preserving own language is more important. I know (some well, some beginning level) 7 languages, however I still pay utmost attention to speak and write my mother language flawlessly. Pinoys are not paying enough attention to their mother languages (Tagalog and local languages). I always explain to my Pinoy friends and future relatives the importance of Tagalog and other local languages. The language is the core of a culture. Once it is gone, the bridge between the past and the future is destroyed. Written language seems like English in Pilipinas now. In my opinion this is very wrong. Pinoys must be proud of their lnaguages.

[@hansolo1615]

mahusay sa english mga taga cebu, at visayas if they cant say it in tagalog theyll say it in english..im from batangas

[@jayareaaaa]

I’ve been living in the Bay Area since the early 90s and I haven’t been able to go home since 2006. people aren’t the friendliest here and I so appreciate you taking me back to my roots 😭😭 I miss the PI so much!!

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

Hopefully you’ll get to visit or move back soon!!

[@cezz1105]

😍

[@jayareaaaa]

@@nowadayswithandyooo I would say go to Isla in Newark if you want to experience kamayan or bilao! I can’t think of others off top because I usually don’t eat Filipino food outside of my family’s home so I’ll have to get back to you on this one

[@Leandro-sk5mt]

You're lucky, Sir. It's always a great experience to interact with kids. The feeling is heartwarming. When the kids said, "Come back here," this only goes to show that they loved hanging out with you, Sir. Kids are a bundle of joy. They are joyful to watch. Innocent they are, lying is not their thing. Because of this, their reactions are always genuine.

[@cleoque]

can we all appreciate that thumbnail too? the smiles on your faces, that's just pure happiness! ☀️🇵🇭

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

I actually just changed the thumbnail to this! It was driving the tricycle, but then I decided I liked this better. I’m glad you think so too!

[@kshadejr]

I hope you realize how fortunate you are being outside of the U.S.A. and in the Philippines. I live my dreams through your Philippine travels. I know there are many other beautiful places to visit and live but given a choice, my forever home would be the Philippines THANKS.

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

I do realize how fortunate I am to be able to live here! Are you planning on moving here at some point in the future?

[@kshadejr]

At 76, I've waited to late in life for that adventure. i/ travelled the world through the internet and the many friends I've made around the world, especially from the Philippines. @@travelescapesOFFICIAL

[@rbebeabucay9356]

Good luck. May your dreams come true.

[@manoy268]

That’s wonderful to see how you can interact and communicate with the locals specially the kids. Such a friendly atmosphere.👏😎

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

It really was! I had a lot of fun filming this one!

[@dancox7041]

You are such a kind & beautiful human being. The happiness you gave those kids was pure magic x

[@almzjainar506]

Been watching you since you arrived here in the Philippines. Thank you so much jonathan for enjoying your stay here. More blessings and Take care po.

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

I really appreciate you following along for long !! Salamat po!!

[@jakedavid1908]

Hi Jonathan, thanks for you blogging and promoting our country the Philippines. I been following you wherever you go seems like I been traveling with your. Your good of traveling. And good for you. You better off you see different places in our country than me I only see Manila and I’m from Leyte I speak visaya I’m glad you trying to speak visaya . Those kids are teaching you to speak cebuano. Currently I always watch your from Chicago. True that Philippines are less stress and anxieties. Even though we are poor but are happiest people compare to some other countries. When I’m done working here me and my husband planning to retire in the Philippines.

[@johnfaigao5031]

i salute you sir,, please don't stop loving Filipinos,. we will always watch your videos, god bless sir

[@ferdilasay]

This is what makes you, Jon, different from all the rest. Your connection with the Filipinos is just unparalleled, plus your good nature shows in even the smallest interaction that you have with the locals. 😍

[@yenebrado]

Filipinos seems like don't have any problems in life..In behalf of many obstacles....They're still happy and fun....Jonathan God bless you always....Ingat po.

[@motivationontop6587]

The old lady saying her name is Luz-Vi-Minda it is also the name of the 3 main island in the Philippines it is known for Luzon Visayas and Mindanao, Luzviminda

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

Yeah I was confused with her explanation of her name. Thank you for clarifying!

[@Yammerzaki123fr]

Interesting name talaga

[@eddieBoxer]

These kids are waiting for you to give them money, I know first hand.

[@motivationontop6587]

@@eddieBoxer Jesus loves you that’s all

[@sagittar3407]

My Aunt's name is LuzVisMinda. She 65y old Now. I asked my GrandPa befor the story of my Aunt's Name. He said,She was name Like that because it was so Popular at that time. Every News Papers, Magazine,Radio. Mention LuzVisMinda to address the Whole PH Islands.She's Only been in 2 Islands Negros(BirthPlace) and Cebu. Never been in Luzon and Mindanao.😊

[@cjmmella]

im a filipino from iloilo city watching this from canada, and i miss my home so much! the kids interacting with you will be such a core memory for them because i probably would've done something like that as a kid too.

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

oh I just went to Iloilo! That will be the next video probably! I loved Iloilo!

[@helenestep3050]

Travel Escapes . You are so friendly too You captured the Heart of the People You are amazing.welcome

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

heyyyy thank you !!!

[@saulgoodman7221]

Hey Jonathan. Kids seem to follow you wherever you go 🧸 everyone there seems excited to see you. Very cool 😎

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

It was a super fun neighborhood! And kids always just want to be on camera when they see a vlogger 🤣

[@travelwithjulius]

Wow, what an amazing hospitality! Love the videos! Can't wait to visit the Philippines 😍

[@jonalynmardo5256]

I love how you talked to the kids. Thanks for being kind to them and also how they make conversation to you.

[@aidapruitt2674]

You are such a kind and beautiful human being. I’m a Filipina who left the Philippines and moved to San Francisco, California in 1980 at the age of 14. I’ve visited about 5 times; I was just there in February for my sister’s 60th birthday celebration turned into family reunion because she invited both sides of the family. Brought back a lot of fond childhood memories and I had a lot of fun bonding with childhood friends and extended family. I’m hoping to convince my husband to retire there.

[@imtijamir8054]

Bro you are a friendly person, kinda like everybody's big brother, all the kids love you.

[@CatherineToling]

Hi Jonathan my husband and I always watching you here in Australia ❤️ 🇦🇺 your so kind and friendly to all Filipino.❤

[@CharlotteHansen-z5z]

Very uplifting clip, thanks bro. I really hope Filipino character stays this way and never changes.

[@brettsroberts]

This is BY FAR my favorite video of yours!!!!! I love traveling to the Philippines! I love the people, the food, the culture and the beaches! I am excited to go to Cebu in December! Thank you Jonathan for sharing this experience!

[@green1way]

What a great vid!! Your infectous joy allows you to capture the true PH!

[@nightwing4065]

4:53 Kids are adorable! They're having a blast. 🤣

[@piyelpiyel4]

The old lady is saying that her name is Luzviminda which is short for LUZ-on, VI-sayas and MINDA-nao. Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao are the 3 main islands of the Philippines. Those 3 Main Island roughly divides the Philippines into 3. Luzon being the upper part of the country, Visayas being the middle part and Mindanao being the Lower part. You are in Cebu which is in Visayas. (Central Visayas to be specific).

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

Oooo I was confused by her name. Thank you for clarifying!

[@VirginiaTorres-ts5jr]

Having Fun watching you with the happy Kids of Cebu! Mabuhay Philippines!

[@NPRNTVChannel]

New subscriber here from California. Cebu City is memorable to me because it’s the place where I spent my youth age until I graduated from college. Take care bro. and enjoy your stay!

[@saskiaaa]

just saw the introduction and teaser clips and it already got me clicking the subscribe button. This is such a fun and wholesome video. The guys who let you the ebike were so funny.. :)) Thank you for this!

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

Ooo thank you!! I loved making this video! Thank you for watching and subscribing!

[@LibertyHomePDX]

I love this video! I love how you interact with the locals especially the kids.

[@imeldarose6068]

Hi, I'm your new subscriber. You're so kind and you love our country. I really like your vlog and contents. I will support you all the way and I will not skip the ads. Thank you and always keep safe.

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

Thank you so much! 😃 Everyone here is so supportive of my channel!! Thanks for your new sub!!

[@BluebirdAzul]

*_thank you kuya J for patronizing the local vendors. interacting with the locals adds more fun on ur vloggs!_*

[@elizewong4763]

done subscribing.hope your stay in the Philippines will be fruitful and full of happiness..take care while vlogging...

[@richardlayus3543]

Jonathan doesn’t need a lot to make the Filipinos happy... Thank You for sharing your videos...

[@joy_kim103]

This was soo much fun Sir Jonathan, we Filipinos are really friendly, fun to be with & most especially very hospitable people, i hope you could come in Mindanao too Sir, the way u interact with the locals are simply the best, keep safe always Jonathan & God Bless 😍👍🏼

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

I completely agree!! So much more fun here with friendly locals who like to have a good time! I definitely want to explore more of Mindanao!

[@paulwpocock]

Just come across this, it seemed loads of fun and made me happy and miss the philippines more 😊

[@TB-xx4gc]

Really heartwarming, and just goes to show that people are people. I will be out that way in November and am so looking forward to sharing similar experiences.

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

oh nice! The similar experiences are away from the main tourist spots! Venture out a little bit and you'll be met with fun-loving, friendly locals!

[@smc5910]

So much fun, I am very happy for you. Your videos bring me joy!

[@gracegonzales2380]

so much fun in that area😄

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

It is!!

[@humminbird6990]

That is a fun neighbourhood and you have fun too.

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

It really is!!

[@digitalwolf9582]

Great video, and your level of kindness, patience and most of all respect to your host country locals is unique. Keep going.

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

Thanks for watching! I definitely plan to keep going!

[@lucyamarado4370]

Im a new subscriber here from Mindanao, im glad you enjoyed Cebu, weve been there last year with my American fiance he is from Alabama too, i enjoyed watching your channel Jonathan, more vlogs please, we are here to support your channel.😊

[@DavidDickens-q2h]

This video is awesome. Nice to see you talking to people on the street. 😊❤

[@ferdinandamodo9456]

Hey Johnatha, I really appreciate you showing our culture . My Filipino people coming from Alabama. I really respect that Mahalo brother. 🤙🏼

[@ElsaHopkins]

Love those kids!they are good in interprating the bisaya and english,they are smart😊

[@alberthead4806]

wow what a lovely place with special people

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

I completely agree!!

[@mimiblitberg]

Nice to see another great video! We missed you Jonathan!

[@serdalkaptan]

Awesome video. Very well done. I can't wait to retire (in less than 2 months) to settle in Pilipinas. Their culture is really amazing. Thank you very much for sharing. Regards from Canada.

[@carmenhizon6287]

Congratulations on your up coming retirement. Enjoy 🎉

[@serdalkaptan]

@@carmenhizon6287 Maraming Salamat Carmen. That's very kind of you.

[@ProsPeria-j5r]

Thanks for loving our culture...loving and always happy people..God bless

[@MRBIGSLICK66]

That’s the real Philippines experience! The kids are adorable ✌🏻🇵🇭

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

always looking for the real experience!

[@Hitechjunky]

Keep it up man. Good stuff. I live in LA. Lower Alabama. Hope to be traveling Southern Asia soon.

[@melodiewindle-ov5co]

I can see you are having fun .

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

Or was a super fun day!

[@leewhidbee9111]

Wow! Looks like you had a great time!

[@felinatampengco4848]

Wow it’s fun Jonathan ❤❤❤❤

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

It was!

[@marbintot]

I was just smiling throughout this video! I'm from CEBU and great to see you have a good time! My family is one of your avid followers! Great video! More! More! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

thank you so much for following!! Filming this video made me happy! I'm glad you liked it!

[@ruthvillalva1786]

Isn’t it Fun talking to the locals, and easy because they can speak English. 😊

[@serdalkaptan]

Foreigners should start learning Pilipinas languages, like Jon does. That will be more fun. I can speak Tagalog, Karay ah and Ilokano little by little, sometimes barok. Why am I spending a lot of efforts trying to learn your languages while English is written everywhere? Because I respect your culture.

[@FerdiLasay-b7i]

This kind of story never fails to emtertain and see your good nature. 😊

[@cebamy]

This is so much fun Jonathan!

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

This was one of the more fun videos I’ve made!!

[@ryanaquino81]

A beautiful video, showing the natural beauty of Filipinos. By the way, you have beautiful eyes mister. They're like shiny marbles. Enticing

[@lindabuck2777]

The kids are the most fun and entertaining laughing at your pronunciation just too cute! Better chicken from them than kfc and don’t know Jollibies, but anything they make everyday means they’ve got it down, AND made with love! Philipines is the place to travel clearly. So much to see so many islands, all have something special. Don’t be such a stranger and thanks for this one. Happy travels🙏🏻❤️

[@alanjohnson6369]

This was a great video thanks for sharing

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

I’m glad you liked it!!

[@alvenabalinas5848]

Thank you Jonathan, I cried with joy for the children, the only ones who are beautiful in Philippines,even though it's hard,but they're happy,❤❤GOD bless us all,thank you 🇵🇭

[@Markev-vk5mm]

You should experience the sinulog festival......is the best festival...

[@johnmarlon6916]

That video basically sums up why.I would like to live there someday.

[@DavidDickens-q2h]

I like this. Good to see you talking to children. ❤

[@lvg0001]

Jonathan bringin in the party again 🙌🥳 That grandma you met with the red shirt is OG 😎

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

hahaha she is!

[@hermann984]

Come to Cebu next week. Definitly will check out these great places :) Thx for the awesome video

[@lisacook8812]

Really enjoyed this video! What beautiful and welcoming people in Cebu!

[@NeedGrace]

Hello Jonathan! How are you doing!!! Great to see your video again!!!

[@SB_love_SB19]

You are doing great!💜

[@Chickenlegs836]

By far one of your best videos brother 👍The people so friendly everywhere. The kids honesty about your hat was priceless 🙏😉. Ann videos are also my favorite 🤩. She is an amazing person inside and out 👍. Thanks for sharing 👍. Blessings 🙏🌺🌼🌸

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

Thank you for saying that! I also agree about this video and Anne! I’ve been really excited to release this video! I’m glad you feel the same about it as I do!

[@Chickenlegs836]

@@travelescapesOFFICIAL My first time commenting to you but it put such a big smile on my face to watch their real interactions with you👍. Like 👍 with Anne video I first saw climbing the coconut 🥥 tree or cooking together is truly a beautiful thing you are blessed to experience and we appreciate to be along for the ride👍🙏😉. Thank you and I will start to comment more with you. Blessings brother 🙏🌸🌼🌺

[@pidgy_poofoom]

that's the typical childhood of most Filipino kids right there -- playing with the other kids in the neighborhood after schoolwork is done. then when you turn into adults, it becomes more difficult to hang out as you all get so busy 😊

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

Seems like a great childhood here!!

[@pidgy_poofoom]

@@travelescapesOFFICIAL remembering fun childhood memories... good times! ❤️

[@Pachochay8045]

Yes I do that too play outside after school with other children skipping ropes and playing when it is raining !

[@Evejalladin]

Have fun in our beloved country the Philippines 🥰 Watching you from Singapore 🇸🇬

[@larryt90745]

I'm impressed with these kids, they understand and speak English

[@loveaeron9718]

I miss Cebu.. I feel like going home to eat it again... Great video... God bless you.

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

thanks so much! Hopefully you can visit again soon!

[@mariloubpablo5821]

You are really happy there in CEBU PHILIPPINES especially talking with the kids,i can see it in their eyes and also on you❤️😉 thank you for loving and appreciating what PHILLIPINES have god bless you

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

I always have a lot of fun in Cebu! Those kids were very talkative and friendly! Thank you for watching!

[@Ron-oe7hg]

Love your videos dude!

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

I appreciate that! Thank you for watching them!

[@cutepotatoooooo]

cutieeeee huhu i love the genuine interactions 🥰❤

[@Markev-vk5mm]

Awesome kids... amping means take care.

[@NishimuraYoshiyuki]

Finally new vlog or video…ingat po kayo tagalog…amping bisaya..take care English…

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

Sorry for the delay! But thank you for following along and watching!

[@NishimuraYoshiyuki]

@@travelescapesOFFICIALit’s ok no problem…your welcome be safe and god bless…

[@crissoen2004]

Your videos of philippine places and those kids makes me feel proud being a filipina💖

[@Starbat88]

The kids were so cute and excited. ^^

[@annaclaraf]

Watching this makes me miss my home country so much! Mabuhay ka Jonathan! Salamat sa video na ito! ☺️

[@bengamorin744]

It was fun..thank u.

[@darwintabares7085]

Your the best idol 😊 keep going. Godbless you.

[@ejnrose]

Good work Jonathan I like how you interact with our kabayans ( Visayans )

[@grandsavonsoap]

Enjoy your stay and keep safe!

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

thank you!! I will!

[@wildflower072377]

Enjoy your day! Watching your vlog here in🇨🇦😊❤

[@LilyBeth-wm6lg]

Hi jonathan have a great time ❤

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

Hi LilyBeth! I am! Thank you for watching!

[@LilyBeth-wm6lg]

@@travelescapesOFFICIAL more video pls.

[@donrobillos8056]

Loving this episode. Im here in Cebu but never been to Brgy Pasil. Such a friendly neighborhood

[@robbrockpearson7268]

This would be Awesome …..eating wonderful New foods never even conceived of ! I could spend a week Trying them ALL ! At the same time enjoying the locals ……Great family atmosphere ! Very Fun !

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

The atmosphere is so unique there! I love it

[@donniemorris9959]

So you been here before? River street is a blast, they just built new hotels on the river. Ive been to Philippines long time ago, still has friendly people i see. Im planning on moveing to Philippines jan of 2026, maybe sooner.

[@ericpoirier9735]

cool video as always, your one of my favorite Bro

[@Kitkat-wu3ow]

The electric ride was pretty cool.

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

it was a lot of fun! Thanks for watching!

[@newstoday8021]

​@@travelescapesOFFICIALin the usa you have a lot of sports car, expensive car but in pasil they have a lot of electric motor jehehehe😂😂😂 Enjoy your stay in the philippines and keep safe sir👍👍👍👍

[@poizonflowerx6766]

You are si good w the people Great to watch 😊

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

I just try to show respect to everyone! Thanks for watching!

[@PinayPicPeek]

That is natural Filipino hospitality. No script, all organic.

[@nelsonlomod9601]

Many of our fried food are dipped in spiced vinegar with soy sauce or banana catsup.

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

I really am a fan of vinegar now, and I never ate it before coming here. I like to put it on raw onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, and keep it in the refrigerator for a snack later

[@nelsonlomod9601]

@@travelescapesOFFICIAL coconut vinegar makes good ensalada or pickle salad and vinagrete.