Top Reasons I love Dumaguete and Things I Dislike - The Philippines!

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Top Reasons I love Dumaguete and Thing I Hate - The Philippines! in this video, I tell you the top reasons I love Dumaguete and what I really don't like! AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: Some of the links on this channel are affiliate links, meaning, at NO additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase and/or subscribe. Travel & Medical Insurance & Covers Covid-19 and requirements for coming to the Philippines: bit.ly/36pHlVf ------------------------------------------------ My Top 3 Dating Sites for finding a Filipina partner: #1 Dating Site to meet quality Filipina girls: Christian Filipina Meet Beautiful Christian Singles Today! They check every profile. Best overall results of any dating site in the Philippines. bit.ly/30bPjP8 ----------------------------------------------------- #2 FilipinoCupid is the #1 Filipino Dating Site With Over 5.5 Million Members cupidlinks.com/?a=142230&c=1&p=r&s1= ----------------------------------------------------------- #3 Filipina Love Connection - Find your soulmate today! filipinaloveconnection.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Need to Send yourself or your Filipina money: Remitly: Sending Money around the world: Get a special promotional rate and no fee on your first transfer!! remit.ly/bw9omq ---------------------------------------------------- Please consider Joining this channel to get access to perks and help support my channel: bit.ly/3eauJ8q -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gio's Essentials Traveling List Order today! ========================= JBL Go 3 Portable speaker amzn.to/3hwyZn9 Merrell's Sandals amzn.to/3tRaLGQ Amazon Fire TV Stick amzn.to/3wfWZzi Roku Streaming Stick amzn.to/3tX9EWa Pacsafe metrosafe Anti-theft backpack amzn.to/3hyYnbX Balennz wicking quick dry t-shirts amzn.to/3ot9SmY Athletic Shorts Lightweight Quick Dry amzn.to/3djnxIk Mesh Quick Dry Sports Underwear amzn.to/3yRutFK Water Shoes Anti-slip amzn.to/3uXD6MR Lightweight Waterproof Pants Outdoor Travel Pants amzn.to/3H269Ej -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Camera Equipment & Editing Software that I use for my videos: ========================= DJI Pocket 2 Gimbal Camera Creator Combo amzn.to/2Rupsm7 DJI Backpack Clip & mount amzn.to/3oqB8SU Filmora Editing Software bit.ly/3o3BmkW ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you would like to help support my channel: paypal.me/GioSanTeaching ------------------------------------------------------------------- Visiting or moving to The Philippines? 1 on 1 Consultation With Gio: e-mail: [e-mail] ----------------------------------------------------------- My Patreon account: Over 60 Exclusive videos not found on KZbin www.patreon.com/giointhephilippines -------------------------------------------------------------- Wise get your first transfer for free: bit.ly/2Z4xxfZ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Gio's Moving To The Philippines Checklist PDF: 1drv.ms/b/s!Ah6Pwkh_BLpP72iBOkTi5-3c-6L5 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Information: facebook.com/GiointhePhilippines Contact me by e-mail: [e-mail] www.giointhephilippines.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About me: My name is Gio and I left the USA over 5 years ago to travel SE Asia and live a better life. Follow my journey as I travel around The Philippines reviewing different islands and cities. My channel: Reviewing different islands and cities in The Philippines as places to visit or live, condo and apartment reviews, dating tips, & how to travel and live inexpensively in The Philippines.

[@aumarigan]

You need to meet up or interview Bud Brown. A Dumaguete based KZbinr.

[@RoseBill423]

What about women from Santa catalina? Have u heard good or bad things about them? Good video my guy, love from NYC

[@mariatresitadumalag5234]

I appreciate your honesty. Its sad to hear but I know it's true. I was born in Dumaguete City. Our City before was known to be the "City of Gentle People " but not sure now if that is still the best description of my place. I love my place still.

[@robjulian2955]

Cebu is starting to get like Dumaguete. It is the second most populous province in the Philippines, but 9th largest island, and the most populated province in all of the Central Visayas. It is very small in land mass, only 135 miles long and 15 miles wide, yet 5 million people live here. 3 million people live in Cebu City alone. Starting to get that boxed in feeling, for me anyway, lots of traffic and total gridlock, at times. I have been to the Philippines 10 times to 8 different islands. I have spent some years living and traveling in other countries (20), and it is nice to be able to spread out a little. If you really want to get away from foreigners, if that is your goal, then Leyte, and Luzon north of Manila and Angeles City is where to go. When I traveled throughout Luzon, north of Angeles City, I never saw 1 foreigner at all, except in Baguio City, which of course, is also considered a tourist attraction. Other than that, Luzon is the largest island, has an international airports, excellent hospitals, and the people are just as beautiful and nice as anywhere in the Philippines.

[@jonathanport5002]

Rob Julian. Negros is a big island. You go out of duma and you won't see foreigners. A few in Bacolod. Mostly integrated wealthy business foreigners. Nice island. I was up north in the sugar cane fields and saw whole families from the mountains cutting cane by hand. Owner on a horse. Like stepping back in time. Filthy work. Hellish conditions. A world away from Duma. Trust me the old Philippines is alive and well

[@robjulian2955]

@@jonathanport5002 Yes, I have been to Negros as well, If you stay out of Duma and San Carlos, Bacolod, you are sure to be isolated, if that is what you want.

[@oittisallen4057]

Good info. Thanks man.

[@jonathanport5002]

@@robjulian2955 well far from isolated. You just have to make an effort. Meet the locals rich and poor. Integrate. Good fun

[@jonathanport5002]

As to the traffic I once worked in mactan and lived on cebu. Only one bridge back in the day. Used to take 2 hours to drive home. Before my time. No bridge . They used to use a car ferry

[@jonathanport5002]

Gio you must read playing with water by James Hamilton-Paterson its on Kimble. Great insights into the Philippines. Duma is a bit shallow dare I say it. Especially the resident expats

[@Kitiwake]

I was going to put it in a less diplomatic way. Well said.

[@CollinsGroupLuxury]

I liked Valencia and Dauin a lot. Dumaguete was fun to explore by motorcycle but lots of traffic. Some good restaurants I enjoyed. Like Hayahay Treehouse bar, Casablanca, San Rival Pastries, Why Not nightclub was fun. Sidewalks very uneven like many places in Phil so use caution. I will go back but also want to check out Bohol & Siquohor, and drive up the west side of Negros and Talisay. Stayed also at Mike’s dive resort in Dauin, scuba lessons and say trips to Apo Island awesome. Exploring Valencia hot springs, and dirt farm roads on motorcycle was a blast. Renting in Valencia is the way to go.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I agree with that assessment.

[@madcyrptic23]

Hey Gio, I don’t usually comment on anything to be honest but I have to say thank you for your honesty. I’m considering travelling there to potentially retire in the Philippines. I need all the frank,blunt and honest opinions I can harvest. Everyone has a slightly different one and they all have value to me. Thanks again and take care.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Thank you Harry

[@tmb3131]

Harry, I pulled the trigger and am in Duma now. Paul and Gio were the goto guys for me and honestly portrayed what I have seen so far in Cebu and Dumaguete. As soon as you get here there are plenty of expats to guide you along the way. I wouldn't recommend you go out to a provincial town right away. You'll need the faculties/infrastructure that a city can offer in the way of adjustment and adaptation. Just getting acclimated to the weather here can be a struggle and having local resources nearby for clothes, dermatologists or whatever is really beneficial. I had several bacterial infections from the water and who knows what else in the first 2 months in the PH and that's to be expected. It's a wildly different environment so take some time to get used to it. Duma is a fantastic place with a bit of everything.

[@merbenudal3095]

Pls Visit City Of Good Life Oroquieta,Province of Misamis Occidental Its More Fun in Philippines

[@michaeltoia9095]

You can take the foreigner to the Philippines but you can’t take the foreigner out of the country he came from if that makes any sense thanks for being honest about your thoughts of Dumaguete you shouldn’t have to feel any discomfort about talking about it

[@StanHasselback]

The boulevard really looks nice. Thank you for your honest opinion I don't think you were too brutal but I guess we will see in the comments. I think Dumaguete suffered a little from it own success which isn't unusually. As the rock band the Eagles sung "Call some place paradise kiss it goodbye."

[@wanderingdoc5075]

So true, what's the name of the song

[@Falconlibrary]

@@wanderingdoc5075 The Last Resort. It's the last track on their Hotel California album. "Put up a bunch of ugly boxes/And Jesus, people bought 'em"

[@georgevwalking]

Nice informative video Gio I'm new to the Philippines and just arrived in Dumaguete City I'm enjoying the food choices and really enjoying the City. I think I will keep moving around the Philippines so many places to see.

[@joenewontheblock2404]

How come your view of Dumaguete is oposite to the one above? Thanks!

[@tmb3131]

Same here Matt... I'm not super keen on the PH food so Duma has the balance i need right now. I'll be headed to Dauin next to see some beaches! Then Bohol then Siquijor then who knows!

[@georgevwalking]

@@tmb3131 Hi tmb31 Spent a couple weeks in bohol and panglao not that impressed with the food around alona but may have changed as not many places open when I was there Dumaluan is the pick of the beaches at high tide Bantaya Island has been my personal favourite place so far sugar beach is great to relax and a peaceful swim I love place

[@coreyh7323]

In Baguio now. The weather is 60 deg at night and maybe 70 deg during the day. It's beautiful

[@tomsorrell4918]

Is there modern housing to rent in Bagiou regardless of the price? And is their thousands of Filipina to date there or not really?

[@juniusdiamondreyes1242]

My Wife and I just decided to live here in Dumaguete, we just visited my parents for a 2-month vacation, and we fell in love with the city. Coming from manila, we prefer living in Dumaguete. Plus, we are both web developers, and there are a lot of foreigners in the town which are potential clients.

[@junbarz361]

I agree with what you said. I grew up in Cebu and lived in the US for 42 years and visit the Philippines every year except for the last 2 years. Thanks for your honesty.

[@marvinphillips1326]

As they say: We don't live in a perfect world. Wherever you decide to live you can be a lot happier by accepting the culture & lifestyle. Not saying they have to like it. If they don't give them directions to the nearest airport.

[@philippineislandadventures4744]

You are correct Planes fly both ways every day.

[@toddsellars4694]

The honesty is appreciated and makes your channel stand out and above the others. Keep up the good work Gio!

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Thank you Todd

[@lawrencebrown9057]

Hello and that’s such a beautiful place to hang out and just enjoy the day or night,when ever you’re there.Thanks for the video and stay safe.🙂✌️

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

All valid and true points made in this video

[@DHarri9977]

It would seem that living on the outskirts and having access to this area would be a good thing, looks wonderful, and nowhere is perfect so you adapt, improvise, and enjoy. I've been watching a lot of your vlogs and was given a good impression of this place.

[@tilapiadave3234]

Dumaguette TOOOO many foreigners ,, why go to a different country and then hang around with your own countrymen ??

[@Bereadyalways123]

Good advise and good to be BLUNT in life, lived in the Phils 33 years on and off...will be back in Cebu hopefully around later November still have my V Max Yamaha 1200cc custom bike in Cebu , may take it over to Dumaaguete for a tour ride.

[@ericcoyle5184]

Good video Gio, think you hit the nail on the head when you mentioned carnival atmosphere, certainly the area's developement provides a good vibe /carnival feel, especially when there is free, quality music ! good one Council ! I did see your earlier walks last year when it was in developement stage, the many lights are an added bonus too ! good you expressed the negatives along with the positives, I was though under the impression that the quality health care in Dumaguete was also a reason that the older ex-pat resided there , anyway 38 days b4 I touch down in Manila , looking forward to seeing people I know, playing pool , quality San Miguel Pale Pilsnin, lumpia ! lechon, adobo chicken/pork, babinkgka, helo helo, ube , mango shakes ! etc etc and maybe some busking ! safe travels Gio , cheers from N Z ( Aotearoa).

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Quality healthcare for sure!

[@davidkaiser810]

Everyone concidering retiring in Dumaguete should watch this video and read your blog. Excellent information

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Thanks David.

[@bobwilson5041]

Love duma,wouldnt live anywhere else,you have the best of the philippines here.small town close by,ok beaches not to far away,a nice mall,and its very safe,find a girl elsewhere,and bring her here to live with you,just my take after 6.5 yrs here.

[@livethemoment5148]

you were way too kind talking about Dumaguete. From the perspective of a visitor who has to stay in a downtown hotel in the city and always eat out at the "restaurants" there...the place is a dump...the available hotels , most are dumps, the streets are dusty, dirty , and filthy, restaurant service and variety is pessimal, and the ferry terminal sucks rocks too. Shopping is pessimal since many places are hot with no air conditioning. I cannot say anything good about Duma from a tourist visitor perspective...its just a stopover short stay to go on to somewhere nicer like Siquijor, Bohol, Cebu etc... Valencia is much better than Duma

[@joenewontheblock2404]

I appreciate your honesty! I am not a negative person, but I feel that vloggers have to be all the time too positive about their reporting or they get in trouble there with the authorities or the locals for telling the truth! I think you are right. Cheers!🍻

[@livethemoment5148]

@@joenewontheblock2404 Thanks , that's my opinion on it, i wanna make sure new visitors don't have romantic rosy expectations of this place. Another thing that ticked me off , is that they finished the new brick boardwalk but left the old one in horrible disrepair..so typically unprofessional of them.

[@jerolvilladolid]

They dont go to Dumaguete to experience first-world luxuries. They go there for the girls girls girls. If you went there and you didnt go girl hunting. You really did waste your time!

[@alice_agogo]

@@joenewontheblock2404 please, this ain't China 🇨🇳 or Egypt ⛺ 🙄

[@joenewontheblock2404]

@@livethemoment5148 you know, as long as you remember you are a visitor, let it go and enjoy yourself as much as you can, or you might just come back to $ 4.00 + / loaf of bread...😂 enjoy the beauty, that's why all make the move there...here I come Johnny....😂

[@mitchellphelps1229]

Dumaguete is way over rated. No nice sand beaches. medium level expenses. One can do better.. But it is ok.

[@boracay12]

my thoughts exactly

[@robertbriggs4129]

I married a Filipino gal (she was 47, I was 59) and we are back for the first time in 5.5 years, staying with her family in Antipolo. Right now we are at the family homestead in Sta Catalina, so we flew in to Dumaguete. 1st impression off the plane was wowwwww.....love this city! I am retiring next year but will continue to work for my US company (small tech firm) and both me and boss are weighing moving to Dymaguete area. Thanks for you commentary and insights, Gio!

[@trailguy]

I assume your solar power was purchased partly to handle brown and black outs. I’d worry mostly about food in the fridge and freezers. Like you I keep lots of food. I’d probably get a pretty huge array and battery storage.

[@iggi70]

I was born in the Philippines but grew up in the US since I was 7. I’m ready to retire and come back home. My question, can you do a vlog on an area where there a low or no expats?

[@curtneilson5502]

wow, ouch, if you move out of the city and get a province girl, then it's not so bad? not quite a ringing endorsement. helpgul video. thanks

[@07Kimo07]

I agree with all your talking points. You probably should add that price of commodities tend to be higher at communities with more foreigners. As you know, foreigners are looked at as "rich" people compared to the locals.

[@TravellingMan20]

That was a nice discussion and look around Gio, it’s changed a lot since I spent a few days there about seven years ago. The boulevard looks a nice place to hang out at nighttime. Thanks for your thoughts.

[@cachooscar5802]

Cebu is better than Dumaguete for traveling and lower price tickets and better transportation

[@floraidacortez4581]

Its a beautiful place.Iam a Filipino but never been to this place.I will add Dumaguete a place of interest in my list.

[@almatho1]

I like my beloved hometown, Dumaguete. Born & bred. Hope to be able to visit soon. What you said about Dumaguete, I beg to differ. Boulevard was a meeting place for me when I was little. Now there are so many changes, overcrowded with foreigners and the streets are very dangerous when traveling to all parts of the city. Thank you for sharing your story in my home town. Hopefully you'll enjoy your stay there.

[@Joe-mz6dc]

It sounds more like you agree with what he said for the most part. 🤔

[@eprohoda]

Thankk you,gorgeous channel~take care, man, 🙌

[@michaelcassidy1864]

It was Forbes magazine several years ago that confirmed Dumaguete among the best places in the world to retire. Also, the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) has confirmed Dumaguete as the best place in the entire Philippines in which to retire.

[@juancarlosvaldes4538]

WOW Gio! That boardwalk has improved and has gotten way better than before! I enjoyed seeing many people outside participating and enjoying themselves! Enjoy your evening!

[@tonytravels2494]

Wish they would fix the rough patches where the cobbles have disintegrated. Bit of a hazard.

[@dennislbrown]

You recommend a generator, but if the power goes out, the internet goes out right? No reason to power the router if there is nothing to route to.

[@TomBTerrific]

I was a visitor in Dumaguette back in 2009. I liked it for the most part but the motorcycle traffic was just crazy because of the college’s there. I prefer the outlying areas. I agree with the airport and the shipping port being a big plus. I took shop to Bohol and enjoyed myself there also. Spent most of my time just north of Dumaguette around Bias.much slower pace but I’m old so that was fine with me. Thanks for your video.

[@saburabdul-salaam2418]

I am married to a Filipina and have lived in the Philippines for three years and I am presently living in Quezon City. I have been to Cebu a few times and I was also thinking about relocating there but I also heard some good things about Dumaguete. Your video has been very helpful. Thank you.

[@inso80videos]

Discovered your channel recently. Very nice quality! Keep the good work and thanks for the content!

[@Paul-yk7ds]

I'm new to the Philippines, and I often feel quite annoyed about waiting in long/slow lines and having unreliable Internet connections here... So I could see myself *really* being annoyed by regular brown-outs!

[@aden1013]

The Philippines being an island nation has a disadvantage of its power grid mostly not interconnected to the other bigger islands. Hope it would be fixed soon by laying submarine cables.

[@zenydina7927]

Thats the reason why our current President want chinese telecom company because this Philippine telecom company giving a very poor internet service to the filipino people even they pay very expensive.

[@alice_agogo]

@@zenydina7927 your fault for not supporting sun cellular 🙄

[@markledesma2396]

Loved Dumaguete, it has a small town feel but somehow cleaner than Bacolod with a wide array of restaurant options.

[@jabezfausto3800]

Hi Gio, you can try visit Bayawan City. It is more peaceful here with less traffic, we have traffic lights.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I've been there, I like it there. Nice boardwalk also.

[@glennandthefilamfam]

When I spent two weeks in Himalayan City, Negros Occidental staying at my in law's house, and even in Kabankalan City , I never seen a foreigner.

[@martinagnew7508]

I'm surprised at the number of "Brown Outs" in Dumaguete and the fact that the cost of power is increasing. I mean to say the power is generated using geothermal means - "For free". The great big green lie - sustainable power ain't free. When NORECO generated the power and maintained the grid which supplied it to everyone, it was more reliable and the price was stable. Now there is this new grid corporation maintaining the system which is now not as reliable and it costs more.

[@napoleonmdusa8877]

A great video of a night-time excursion. I'm impressed at how well your camera dealt with the tricky exposure with a lot of bright lights in the background without diming the overall exposure making the scene too dark to view. My old camera would have resulted in an underexposed scene while walking around at night.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Thank you very much!

[@julesfalcone]

Napoleon: that's what I was thinking. Also the sky looks like it's falling on him. Great camera/lens.

[@lindrahena9024]

YOU JUST LIKE AND LOVE THE PHILIPPINES BECAUSE IT IS CHEAP TO LIVE AND THE PEOPLE ALWAYS RESPECT YOU AND NO ONE BOTHERS YOU MOST OF THE TIME IN YOUR BELOVED LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jonathanport5002]

When I rented a house there it was opposite an illegal casino. 24 hour mahjong. Lotta guns.

[@lindrahena9024]

YOU JUST LIKE AND LOVE THE PHILIPPINES BECAUSE IT IS CHEAP TO LIVE AND THE PEOPLE ALWAYS RESPECT YOU AND NO ONE BOTHERS YOU MOST OF THE TIME IN YOUR BELOVED LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@chumba2a]

Don't forget the smell at the ocean park yuk!

[@suttonmatthew]

With all those lights in the park, now wonder there are brown outs. Great video. I like the University.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Yes, thanks

[@helencruz5316]

I’m Filipina From the states, you are the first expat who is talking.. living there and Reality topics covered. Many expats bragging how happy they are with $600. Social Security Income. Age 60 and up , does not necessary mean they have 401K or other sources of income. High spending , they go broke Fast. You are the smart guy!

[@119jle]

I live a middle-class class lifestyle here and I easily spend $5000 US a month. But I wanted to live better than home or why come? Question your income guys. It doesn’t last

[@craigjacob3704]

Good you don't really need a generator for brown outs. You need a couple good batteries a charge controller and a inverter to run your computer and a couple fans during the brown outs. Just keep you battery bank charged up on house current👍😊

[@Southeastasiantraveler]

I assume during brown outs there is no internet - fine if you’re working offline only but not if you need to be online, eg. teaching, work video calls etc

[@Roadglide59]

Except after the Typhoon, power returned after a couple of weeks, which was 3 weeks faster than most of Cebu. Gio is on target when he's mentioning a generator.

[@Roadglide59]

Gio, excellent points again. You're echoing my opinions and concerns. Funny coincidence, twice this week you were in the same place as my girlfriend and family. Just different days. The power is my main concern. Losing food, and aircon to the power outages isn't a joke. Too hot and muggy there. Open the windows and doors to insects, cause you can't run a fan. I will have solar power and a generator on our house. Call me a wimp if you want to, but I didn't work 50 years to retire uncomfortable. Keep up the good work Gio 👏👏

[@woodshome11]

@@Southeastasiantraveler I run our FilProducts modem/router during brownouts with my jeep battery and a 1000 watt inverter and have internet. I'll admit I was surprised but it works fine.

[@mr.randolph5582]

Gio, I got you. I thank you for being straight up. That's the way to be. Too bad if people do not like being told the truth between the eyes LOL

[@carletto_au]

Wow - the boardwalk it looks so different: the improvement is astonishing - I love the fact that everyone is taking advantage of the meeting place - it looks so alive

[@GiointhePhilippines]

and that was just a Monday, weekends are much more vibrant!

[@konaranger599]

Have to agree with most of what you said. Love the tour. My wife is from So.Leyte I don't see very many expats. Keep Calm and Keep up the great INFO. Your work is getting better all the time. Checked some of you past work you have come a long way. lol.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I cringe when I look at my past work haha

[@tomsorrell4918]

Can you find a modern western style housing in Duma to rent even if the cost is $1,200 a month like BGC ?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Yes, you can!

[@marklee8484]

Nice video, learn a lot. Thanks👍👍

[@beautifulnature9813]

@Gio in the Philippines thanks for touring us. I really missed the Philippines so much! I am so excited I'll be flying to the Philippines next month for my 1 month vacation. I'm Filipina and watching from 🇺🇸

[@innotafanofanyofjlbjlbissd6777]

How was your trip ? Where did you go ?

[@hernstv]

You can tell the place is good in the presence of foreigners. If you want a quite town, check out Kabankalan, Bago city and nearby towns. maybe Bacolod city.

[@philippineislandadventures4744]

Noooooo Please dont come to Bacolod City We are full

[@GiointhePhilippines]

lol

[@marybriones6454]

How about Himamaylan City lol no foreigners there 15 mins from kabankalan and a little over 2 hrs away north of Duma ....

[@jimmydo1196]

Hi Gio. I wonder if you can help me In the details on how you got there. Im thinking of moving to Dumaguete.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

You can contact me on www.giointhephilippines.com

[@tmb3131]

I love Dumaguete so far... been here a month now. But man, the trash is a real issue. At Lantaw, across the street from the restaurants, they dump the trash right into the ocean over the edge of the stone railing. BUT yeah the Duma boardwalk is a neat place. The empty area you noted in the middle hosts quite a few events like archery tournaments, volleyball and other outdoor stuff. I am noticing it getting a bit crazier as each weekend arrives. Thanks for the great video!

[@charlesbennett7688]

Great video keep up great work

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Thanks, will do!

[@tomdutcher2131]

What's the song at the end? I like it!

[@MostlyMMA]

What does a good generator cost there ?

[@samuelmendoza4117]

Wow Gio, you checked all the boxes that give me reasons on why NOT to live in Dumaguete. I’ll still visit to form my own opinion, but the lens is much different now.

[@ericrollings]

Most Filipinos are very kind and warm. I strongly dislike foreigners behaving badly. It’s embarrassing.

[@ellenkeach]

23 yrs ago, power outages were rare. Have not been home for 23 yrs. My ex had a lot of fights with the locals. He was super ugly with everyone. Thank you man.

[@RudyBenavides-l5g]

that place looks nice I could really hang out evening there you can surly gets your steps in and exercise with Zumba thanks of all the videos Ive seen of Dumaguete no one has mention the board walk at night

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Yes for sure

[@rogerhunter5658]

For me being in and out of the Philippines for 40+ years. And traveled many area's of the Philippines. Yes Duma is a nice City but for me there's many other places throughout this country much better. Mainly because I'm not a fan of area's with large foreign congregation. I prefer to live on the mainland of Luzon. I can easily drive to manila from Sorsogon for VA appointment's. And not a fan of local foods in the Philippines so do a lot of shopping at S&R and Lander's.

[@ricomontesa2691]

Great honest video. You tell it like it is. Im going to the Dumagueste (ticket already booked) this April 18, 2023. Thanks for the video. I will keep in touch.

[@zorbadundee2249]

Brown outs, would make me not move there is it just dumaguete that has them where are there no brown outs???

[@floracredo9478]

Thank you for the video. I'm from Zamboanguita. During my college days in Dumaguete, the city was quiet. If not your video I wouldn't know how the boulevard looks like now. I live in Washington State for 37 years, not been home for five yrs now.

[@timrupp2944]

Great video, very accurate. Dumaguete is my favorite place in the Philippines. It The inconveniences you mention though, that's what makes the Philippines the Philippines!

[@intlvoiceofreason9239]

Your advice re: Amazi Homestay Hotel was spot on. Nice, clean, centrally located, even somewhat unique design. Heck, the owner even gave us a ride to the airport at 6am for free! Thanks again.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Good, glad you liked it.

[@jonathanport5002]

You want to see a real tourist industry. Foriegners bringing wives and girlfriends for recreation. Its the surfing island down south. Surigow. ( miss spelt) tons of tourist. Land prices very high. Very different vibe from dumagette. Duma will be a thing of the past soon

[@jerolvilladolid]

Im Filipino and I dont even think that highly about my own country. Its wonderful to see foreigners having such a positive view of the place. You are always welcome we treat you as one of us instantly

[@truthbetold6496]

My first plan was Thailand retire there, then i heard the visa issues are insane and the cost of living is going up. I found Cebu in Philippine looks really nice i am looking into all video and very interested in the Philippines right now.

[@dougparson4407]

Great Video - Loving the Boulevard !! Appreciate your honest views of that area. I am looking forward to my next visit there!!

[@tonyalberto4927]

Thanks for this video! A few months ago I was just fantasizing about visiting Dumaguete to revisit my footprints I had there when I was a student at Silliman U in the 70s and, surprise, you gave me a nice glimpse of the brand new boulevard that was virtually non-existent in my time. I guess they had appropriated a vast area of private land or they must have undertaken some reclamation and they did a fine job putting that seaside park as a healthy breathing space for the city dwellers. Not far from that there used to be some tiny joints where we'd hang out for some beer while having "sound trip" with juke boxes; listening to Richard Harris' "McArthur Park" is an immortal experience. Couldn't forget the city and the people - - arguably the kindest folks in the country. Looking forward to more vlogs!!

[@scottsdialyadventure1338]

Good to see the nighttime activities and music... Reminds me of Danang Viet. Likely it is not as dusty as Cambodia but with that kind of humidity a 2 shower day is minimum. Good to hear about the trash receptacles... maybe a new mindset will clean things up. You explain exactly why don't seek out other Americans because I don't hang out in bars I don't get drunk and I don't say the F word they the F word openly which is a big insult to a conservative population representing our white faces so negatively . I have encountered locals that I can tell they already judge me From there past experience with drunk a** fools, that happened to be white skinned... There is a certain percentage of percentage of Western guys that end up in places like the Philippines, simply because they are mentally or alcohol induced unstable and they certainlyLack normal skills to associate with women, and/or they're just plain butt ugly with no style .... Having experience culture shock every time I return to USA, I don't have a lot of needy desire to associate with other Americans. Maybe I don't fit in to the trendy side of things, and I'm quite happy.. Thanks for sharing really enjoyed the nighttime video

[@ericrollings]

Gio, a generator helps with internet? I assumed power outage would also affect the signal of internet.

[@mr.randolph5582]

It's soo family orientated. Love it!

[@GiointhePhilippines]

It really is!

[@filville5723]

Men from the west, mostly Americans, preferred SBMA & CLARK. If not only for the red light district and high cost of living, everyone would prefer these two. You cannot see elsewhere in Philippines a group of foreign bikers riding on their Eagle, BMW, & Harley Davidson - roving northward to Ilocos Region, down to Bicol and so forth, but by expats coming from SBMA & Clark. Likewise, foreign yacht owners are stationed in Cebu, Manila, and SBMA

[@justincooper1626]

Thanks for the video. I will be traveling there in a couple of weeks to meet my girlfriend. The place looks charming.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@justincooper1626]

@@GiointhePhilippines There is a quirkiness about the place that's hard to resist

[@nipponsensei]

thanks for the information. aı guess the internet connection is also not good there?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

It can be very good here

[@juliogonzalez4764]

Alot of pros and cons with respect to Dumaguete. I do like your honest take on everything. I plan to go there and see for myself. But completely agree that if you own/rent a home you should invest in a generator. Good job.

[@nomadinthemaking]

I love Dumaguete along the Boulevard part near Starbucks. Everywhere I went in the Philippines I found the internet to be best in Manila and Dumaguete! You are right if you make a living online you would need back up internet. The upload and download speed on Smart is over 10 mbps and a good plan with them is less than 500 pesos a month.

[@ScoreGuru123]

I found Dumaguete to be a very smelly place. All i could smell when I was there was sewerage everywhere.

[@joenewontheblock2404]

But vloggers are not allowed to tell the truth, filipinos have to save face...😂

[@ScoreGuru123]

@@joenewontheblock2404 that is such a stupid tradition. It fosters a culture of lies and poor standards

[@zenydina7927]

Philippines doesnt have proper sewage thats very sad . If you heard that Boracay was close for 6 months because theres no proper sewage. Living on the City is really disaster specially during raining season.However theres a lot of beautiful places that you can visit specailly the beautiful beaches around the Philippines :) 😀

[@dutch9664]

About homeless in San Diego and Los Angeles California do you like the smell?

[@meowco69]

@@dutch9664 homeless is one thing, smelling sewage as you go eat somewhere is a different thing.

[@EyesWideOpen1969]

Thanks for being honest about Dumaguete. A lot of vlogs are either angsty or overly praising of places.

[@kell7195]

A saying has developed in the West now which is very similar referring to Women in general specifically to Female Hypergamy. "Shes never yours, its just your turn" Richard Cooper.

[@maranathaharpazo3476]

Unless a person is using a positive pressure mask used by virologist in biosafety level 4 laboratory, SARS-CoV-2 can go through ordinary face mask.

[@animesaiho]

Informative thanks for the vids...

[@GiointhePhilippines]

You bet

[@bobbyscoggins3160]

Dumaguete Do You Know If Dumaguete Have 10 Ball Tournaments I' play pool Like To Go to pool Tournaments while I'm there going in September

[@davethesen3951]

When You left Dumaguete last time you didn’t say much good about the people, Whats changed your mind or has it ?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Nothing wrong with the people, I just don't like the traffic, heavy foreigner population here.

[@jjcohrs3046]

Thank u. Will take ur advice and appreciate ur honesty.... thanks

[@silentmajority2028]

SUHS graduate 1985..🇺🇸 can’t wait to visit again .

[@trevorwhite5127]

Really enjoyed it. Thanks very much. If possible on future videos please let us know the Temperature and Time of day. Best regards, Trevor.

[@samuelaragon3465]

What kind of gyms do they have is there any close by I'm retired and going to Dumagutue I'm staying at Fiesole Residence inn I will be there in June see how I like it there I want to look around

[@GiointhePhilippines]

They have some good gyms here.

[@allenhaney9439]

Thanks I haven't been to the Philippines in 40 plus years. Plan on taking my wife there next year.

[@ramostaneo412]

Dumaguete is where I always belong....Yes me to i hate black out..but you can invest solar....

[@ryanzafra1480]

Hey Gio appreciate you being honest with the negative sides of Dumaguete City not everybody can say it out loud. God bless man💪