Walking around Bacolod City - the City of Smiles, Negros Occidental, Philippines

What does Bacolod City offer? I stayed in 2 different hotels on my 4 day stay in Bacolod. The second place - "11th Street Bed & Breakfast" was an absolute gem of a find. The staff are very friendly and genuine. None of them sit around on the phones all day. They are always on hand to assist you. It has a lovely relaxing garden and I felt very comfortable staying there. And so cheap at 880 pesos with a Senior Discount. Foreigners are not entitled to Senior discounts in the Philippines, but some can avail of a discount at the discretion of each establishment or travel company.
Negros residents have a love for knowledge and works of art, and at Silay City there are a collection of heritage mansions built during the height of the Philippine sugar industry's success, of which Negros was the very center.
Whilst in Bacolod, you should definitely make a trip outside the city to Talisay City to see "The Ruins" the ancestral mansion of the family of wealthy sugar businessman Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson. Built on a 440 hectare sugar plantation in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, in the early 1900s and now under the private ownership of the great-grandchildren of Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson and Cora Maria Osorio Rosa-Braga, the family have preserved it in its ruined state, among operational farmland, as a tourist attraction or hired for events.
The Philippines should be on everyone’s bucket list with its beautiful white sand beaches, fabulous idyllic islands, turquoise sea and stunning scenery. The Philippines is a traveller’s paradise and regularly included in top ten favorite places to visit in Asia and affordable, favorite world holiday destination.
Many foreigners/expats choose the Philippines as the best country to retire in Asia and live in paradise. The Philippines is one of the cheapest countries to live in the world with its low cost of living and all year sunshine. Retiring in the Philippines is affordable on a budget of less than $1000 per month.
Filipinos are welcome and warm people. Filipinos are often regarded as the most friendliest nation in Asia and nicest people in the world. English is widely spoken throughout the country. The Philippines is included in the top ten English speaking countries in the world. The majority of Filipinos are highly proficient in English, so it is very easy to strike up a conversation and make new friends.
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[@reyaz8531]

Laughed at the stones call out. Keep up the great work, love seeing you on the road

[@BiggWorldCinema]

I see it all the time. Ramones? "Sing me one of their songs!"

[@samiam8114]

Thanks for the multiple provider speed tests. I wish more vloggers did that.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

You're welcome my friend. Something I'm trying to do more of and which I need to know about hotels b4 staying there.

[@xzaihenze3491]

.... Another moment of video brilliance from The genius of Philip . Thank you sir... Still Loving all of them . And thank you very much for the little guitar solo at the end... Reminiscent of the original version Layla by Eric Clapton... Brilliant brilliant brilliant....

[@plalonde28]

Philip another successful vlog if I do say so myself. You definitely need to build a hotel list of those that are favorable. It would be very helpful to those of us that are planning a few weeks in the Philippines.

[@danilolabrador2595]

Most Haters and bashers in your channel have not been to Philippines for sure.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

For sure Danilo. That's why I often ask how much time have you spent here? To which they never respond.

[@MoshiraMitano]

There’s alot I like in Philippines but the food isn’t one of them. I like how you managed to put together a nice breakfast from that spread of pumpkin soup and red stuff. I’m not suggesting I’m perfect or that I can cook better than anyone else. Some countries have better food choices than others.

[@mrshawnceo]

My takeaway of the Philippines ( as if anyone gives a f¢) is that prices exceed other S.E. Asian countries now and the quality of living is worse with the old infrastructure, But the best most compelling reason to sacrifice these minor negatives is the ability to communicate and mingle with the beautiful women. 7:50 nice , reverse water fountain.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Sure. Infrastructure in the Phils is poor compared to other Asian countries, but the ability to converse with anyone is the appeal. I reversed the footage to distort the soundtrack. I imagine you're the only person to spot the reverse fountain lol

[@matrices3987]

This is correct. It's often twice as expensive for edible food yet still much lower quality than the food in Thailand, Vietnam... Anywhere. Accomodations are also pathetic yet expensive with zero amenities.

[@steveg4334]

Just discovered your channel a few days ago, with the reference to Sabang. Hard to believe the changes, it used to be a great place. Though I see the changes coming. Love your take on things. I used to visit the PI in the mid 80's into the 90's. Settled in Thailand. Funny looking at it now with your perspective. Now with mobiles, and internet it's very different. Your spot on with everything I've seen so far.

[@TioOliver-tr4it]

Ty for joining me in your vlog bro just go again and buy some clothes here in bacolod city in the phillipines bacolod gatuslao street front of jollibee near 888 in bacolod city negrosocc

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Next time!

[@St63420]

Well done video of the locals and area. Keep up the fine work. It is a very poor country. Besides Manila and coastal tourists towns it can be depressing to visit or view for some. It is one of the best countries to retire on a budget and there are plenty of ladies for company. Thanks Phil in Philippines .😂

[@yoda6051]

Can't wait to flirt my way around town for another several decades. Thanks to the PH :)

[@davidbush131]

Your new place looks nice. A very chill and quiet patio to work from. What more could you ask for? How did things go with that deaf girl? You sounded a tad uncomfortable while speaking with her and her gang. I taught my daughter sign language when she was a baby. The only signs I remember are "do you want more blueberries?" and "do you have to poop?"

[@BiggWorldCinema]

That place was one of the best places I've stayed in in the Phils. The staff were genuinely helpful and attentive. And 880 pesos (with Senior discount!) including breakfast. Bargain! I was so uncomfortable with deaf girl she probably signed "do you have to poop?"

[@metaphy]

@@BiggWorldCinemaShe was signing Hello Welcome

[@John_Smith777]

Growing up, I had two deaf great aunts on my father’s side. My dear sweet aunt Millie, long since passed, taught me the sign alphabet and some phrases when I was maybe 6 or 7. Legend has it, the first thing I signed to her was “you are fat”. What a rotten child I was. 😂

[@metaphy]

@@John_Smith777 Sweet auntie. Thanks to share this memory gems. She cared already about your health !

[@XxArielxX986]

The food looks nasty

[@steveg4334]

The food drove me out of the place. It's pretty crap, everywhere you go, unless it's 5 star. $$

[@metaphy]

Still the « Bon appetite »… Maybe you should push up north of Luzon to St Anna … What did you prefer ? Bacolod or Roxas ?

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Santa Ana is well north in Luzon! I'd never heard of the place until you mentioned it. You been there? I was only in Roxas city for one night, but enough time to feel that the place has something to offer. I stayed in Bacolod for 4 nights and didn't get excited about the place. Silay City 30km away is a good spot thou. You been there?

[@metaphy]

@@BiggWorldCinema Yep. Got a house house there and one in Kenting (look up North to TW, best village on earth). Very nice and laidback but very small. I see Michael from "That Philippines Selfies without model anymore" videos and feel that it could be the next Dumaguete, maybe a place to invest. Please don't scratch anymore my ears with Bonapetite. Right pronunciation is French pronunciation of French words, anywhere you may speak from. Bon appétit is pronounced "Bon apeti". French isn't a singing language like English or German, good French is dry like salt on a burning stone. No accent. Never pronounce the last letter. Never ever. As in every French rule or regulation, it'll be complete when you know all the exceptions, obviously, as aunty knows already.

[@wld-ph]

uphill water... Mmmm... lol

[@animejaxon9936]

❤😅💙😄💜😍

[@zerocarbdoc]

This was hilarious

[@Ironic_Jihad]

Your videos are pretty much cut and paste, how much time do you REALLY need to edit your videos? Liking your Bidets though!😊

[@BiggWorldCinema]

"Cut'n'paste?" I don't know how you edit your videos, but cutting and pasting is not an option.

[@toniwertman4818]

Pool??

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Sadly no pool at both hotels in Bacolod. One of my must-haves was denied there.

[@jonross8925]

Here is a trend I'm seeing in your videos..... If no one is crawling up all over you to give you attention, then it's a boring place to be.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

How long you been watching? Nobody was "crawling up all over" me when I stayed in Manila for 6 months last year and I was never bored.

[@fashionfgurl18]

Bacolod better than Iloilo. both still way too conservative

[@toniwertman4818]

Very catholic country. I guess that’s why.

[@toniwertman4818]

Too many foreigner heathens coming and going.

[@toniwertman4818]

Conversing maybe overrated. Unless you looking for a wife or a long term girlfriend. Hate to sound like that. But. IMHO.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Sure. But surely if I'm on a casual date, conversing easily makes the date more comfortable and enjoyable.