What They Don't Tell You About Travel in the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@giannishen]

I think it’s okay to complain occasionally. As long as it’s reasonable, I’m sure the audience will be happy to hear it! Also, complaining can help you relax, release stress, become happy, and even allow the audience to learn experience or give you better opinions! My best advice to you is that you can find ways to turn complaining into an art, such as adding humor or self-deprecation. I believe complaining will be good for you! My English is not good enough, I hope you understand what I mean! I like your walking style more and more. It feels like I am traveling, but my feet are not tired, haha! Thank you so much for sharing, happy travels! 👍🥰🙏

[@piacash5216]

Thanks Gianni I Loved to Read your Comments Coz You’re Comments always Have the Positive Vibe’s ✌️👍👍👍🙌👌🤗

[@giannishen]

@@piacash5216 I am trying to do my best! 😄✌ Thanks a lot for letting me know, you are very nice! 👍

[@Mary-zd8xo]

@@giannishenAdd humour and self deprecation. I like that.

[@giannishen]

@@Mary-zd8xo Thank you very much!

[@samohtsolacad229]

He complains too much like Luka Doncic or his black brother Lebron "the flopper" James. J/k!

[@nightwing4065]

Zane back at it again with another banger! 4:53 Dried Mangoes, I love it! 😋👍

[@koufax174]

Been there done that. It really helps to lower expectations and serenity increases. I’ve been through transportation in Phillipines. Delays, confusion, heat, waiting, incorrect assessments, inefficiencies, etc. After my first time to the Phillipines I knew what to expect and I self regulated my emotions and feelings - my experience was much better no matter what happened. Everything I go through I tell myself is temporary. I also look for the good. It’s part of the deal to enjoy the amazing heart and playfulness of the people, the monumental beautiful nature, and joy of being free and happy.

[@_arman_]

Great advice.

[@piacash5216]

Very well said 👍✌️

[@mindin2941]

What a real world video. Thank you!

[@twoofakind324]

keep up the positive attitude Zane. youre good.

[@KazeVersa]

I really like this vlog. It's honest and you really show what it looks like to travel. 👍

[@wanderingdoc5075]

I honestly blown away how easy and effortless it is to meet people in the Philippines. This includes men for friends, future business contacts, and women of all walks of life for dating, short and long-term. I've been in the Philippines for 6 weeks and honestly I can say this is the way life was always meant to be lived.

[@_arman_]

Awesome! What location/s have you stayed so far?

[@wanderingdoc5075]

@@_arman_ Manila, Cebu city, Mactan, and now Boracay. Met two wonderful girls from provinces at the north part of Cebu island each who came on a 3 and 5 hour bus ride on their own dime to see me. One would make a wonderful wife. Just the last two days in Boracay, met a Filipino fellow real estate investor in the ocean. Then approached a Filipina who was singing at the resort restaurant, went out for a date the same night and we are lovers 2 days later. Pretty much anywhere outside Manila has genuine people with good intentions. People are so KIND and lovely here.

[@_arman_]

Wow. Absolutely awesome. My favourite thing about travelling is just friendly people (I've been to Indonesia and Thailand so far) so I'm really excited to visit PH this year. Thanks for sharing your experiences! @@wanderingdoc5075

[@StickyKeys187]

You sounded like an ok Fella but then you said that bit at the end, and made yourself sound like a typical Passport Bro.

[@dsrrellgriffith1161]

ur funny,,,,,only 6 weeks,,,,people are lining u up for money, its all about money,,,,Do not be naive about everybody is nice, hahahaha,,,,i have been going to the PI for almost 30 years,,,,But of course there are so many rookies going to PI now, so they need content to survive

[@amaliahightower]

Zane thank goodness you have a lot of patience to travel around the 🇵🇭. God bless and take care.

[@marideecuasay2669]

Saw a couple of your Philippine videos and regardless of your unfortunate events in this video, I’m glad that you mostly enjoyed our people, culture and places that you’ve been. So thank you for your kindness and honest reactions and reviews of your experiences, both good and bad.👍 I was also a subscriber of your tarot channel and was pleasantly surprised to see you doing a travel one. All good Zane! Keep up the good work and please stay safe!

[@youtubephan2427]

hey zane curently i am in ph with just 2 weeks left, watching your content here i just wanted to make a comment , it is better to be open minded and flexible because you cant avoid anything from jgoing unplanned or things that delay you... you do have a pleasant and approachable apprearance so that helps when u need a hand from strangers.enjoy despite challenges. we all face challenges everyday!!

[@Iamdrew15]

Its so natural just by watchin you stroll an unpredictable place.. Enjoy the country and keep safe.. 💙

[@eli.capinbxu]

Zane, just think positively anytime and you'll be alright.

[@Ilove-zc1zm]

It is now the opportune moment for individuals worldwide to discover the exceptional quality of life in the Philippines and the stunning beauty this nation offers. Residing in the Philippines will impart valuable lessons on the genuine essence of life, emphasizing virtues such as good manners and a profound appreciation for life's simple pleasures.

[@adoraciondimaranan9975]

It’s awesome Watching from California, USA❤

[@harukurumi2747]

Its not bad to complain, transportation here is really rough so complaining is the way of being heard so that the top seats will move (hoping to move)

[@wavemaker2077]

My advise is to go with the flow. If things don't happen as expected, then believe that everything happens for a reason and that is true. Then you are not going to be that upset anymore.

[@tonybattaglio4625]

Gonna go watch the lechon vid

[@jackyjelai]

Actually I haven't visit the southern part of Philippines, it's really very beautiful provinces and cities all greenish. We plan visiting bohol as we've seen its pretty greenish wiyh animals too. Try visiting also the northern part of the Philippines, Baguio City, Cordillera provinces, sumaging cave of Sagada, Banaue rice terraces since you're a landscape traveller, so you will complete the all around of Philippines culture and beauties. Enjoy and Goodluck.

[@albertalgss1547]

Zane ..when you were at the ticket office at Bohol you left your bag with the tricycle driver...you are lucky as he was a good man...but i dont recommend that you do this as it is dangerous..there are some that take advantage of this situation and as you dont know this people you might end up being robbed..in this case..he might have been gone when you went our to get your bag..what if? so dont give opportunities for such to happen...just a piece of constructive advise. Have fun in Cebu..but always be careful and safe.

[@LanieGarcia-c2j]

Love Cebu shane, keep up the good heart.

[@owenwexler7214]

Sounds like "it is what it is" is the mantra.

[@HotelTravelmania]

We were in the same predicament getting from Bohol to Cebu City. We found out our tickets weren't confirm when we were at the port. Need to go back to the same ticket centre as you to clear the confusion and claim my official tickets. Did OceanJet change to a smaller ferry? The one we had a year ago has an open area. Couldn't say the seats are comfortable though but it's all good.

[@Jj_1024]

I had similar issues with the horsecart drivers in Luxor, Egypt and with cab drivers in Cairo. I told one driver to take me to the pyramids, he took me to the Pyramids Hotel! Even when I showed him a photo.

[@bayareatanders]

Mabolo is a place in Cebu City could be a Barangay. So the Toyoya dealership is located in Mabolo, Cebu City.

[@pizza7895]

When I'm down I get myself some ice cold beer! There's so much things to complain to specially here in Canada. But yeap Thank you beer for being so always here for me!

[@Mary-zd8xo]

In the Philippines, have a bottle of San Miguel. 😄

[@mikeealtiveros137]

I like this condo, looks nice 11:24

[@nickhennick]

How much was your air bnb that U were in? Very very nice!!

[@PhillipLibanan]

When will you be back in BGC?

[@kushal809]

Love Cebu😊😊

[@piacash5216]

You Came Back To Cebu I Never been in Cebu I Want To Visit In January For SINULOG FESTIVAL….. Later ZANE ….. ✌️👍👍👍👍🙌

[@LilyBeth-wm6lg]

❤

[@wanderingdoc5075]

I booked my first Airbnb in Cebu City in Evita tower, turns out they didn't clean it. Long female hair all over the floor and urine in between the toilet seat and the part you sit on. I stay in airbnbs for 90% of my travels but I actually believe hotels are better in Cebu city. Let me know how your experience goes!

[@dsrrellgriffith1161]

so far i have been lucky with airbnb bookings, but i am long stay,,,,I rent thorugh rentpad

[@PohAnnguan]

It’s part & parcel in travelling.. the drivers or those who ask u to serve u is their life and living to earn abit more. Just stay open minded and accept it. It is worse in Europe.. they are at time terrifying to foreigners.

[@jaredolson6189]

Before i move to the Philippines i will be making money online, how much money dou you recommend having in my savings before moving?

[@alvinantonio8033]

This was yet another video with unexpected encounters. I get it, its frustrating when travelling and things dont go as planned. I'm not a backpacker typer of traveller, but as I see you have been doing digital nomading. It's best to go into areas for exploration with an easy free spirit type of mentality. Expect delays. bargaining which you do with public transportation on motor or rickshaw, but just go with the flow and vent when needed. But just move along so that you dont always have to stress and complain along the way. Enjoy!

[@ironwolph]

Why carry 2 smaller backpacks instead of just 1 giant one? So you can just carry on the big one? Sorry I'm don't know..

[@piacash5216]

Hey ZANE YOU Don’t Have a Videos Yesterday What Happened ? I was Looking For your upload ✌️👍👍👍👍🙌👌💕🇺🇸

[@mariaperea9949]

👍👍💖💖👍👍

[@alaehvlogs5676]

Pls vlog BGC HIGHSTREET OR BGC UPTOWN,, ITS ULTRA MODERN AND FANCY🇵🇭🌆🌆🌆

[@alxc5150]

That is so sad you experience those inefficiencies and scams. That is the reality in the Philippines, that is why it is also not good to spoil people by just giving them money all the time. But I think you are still better than most Filipinos like me, I wanted to travel also but I don't have the money to do so since the Philippine peso is really low in value and salary here is really low. But I hope you also visit the northern part of the Philippines, but again you have to manage your expectations for inefficiences. Also don't encourage the scammers, report and expose them so others will know. Never trust taxis that don't use the taxi meter. Don't encourage haggling in taxi. The noise is really annoying in our country, only in the Philippines that you will have a neighbor that plays karaoke even in the later hours.

[@floren879]

Hello 👋

[@monkeylupi1922]

The worst are those drivers that annoyingly chase you at ports.. it happens in other SEA countries but PH is sometimes unbearable.

[@wavemaker2077]

Just tell them that you are going to meet someone and point to a place a little farther from them. They will not bother you anymore if they think that you have your ride already.

[@fortuneybiernas5778]

Just ignore them. Walk to the main road and hail normal taxis...

[@Mary-zd8xo]

@@wavemaker2077Good idea

[@JuDelacruz-s7j]

Pa shout out po

[@flynt1977]

Trying to pay tuk tuk while being panhandled at the exact same time... Good ol PI

[@marjoriecadanilla7546]

It’s not the money,it’s his principle.

[@richardnuevo]

From the port to the IT Park is only 170 pesos using grab.. these Cebuano cab drivers are scammers and i dont know why the Cebu LGUs is doing nothing about it. Its very annoying really. Cebu is earning bad reputations because of them

[@dave_in_florida]

You should have flirted with the coconut water girl. We would love to see her response.❤😊😊

[@jondenver6037]

What they don't tell you?

[@elperro3056]

U smart Man U keep it private

[@Mary-zd8xo]

He handles it coolly at the situation

[@tonybattaglio4625]

Turns out Mabolo is the dealers name, that looks like a wigo

[@G3...]

i thought cebu has less scammer and hustlers than manila.. i guess iwas wrong. theres hustlers and scammers everywhere..

[@Mary-zd8xo]

Transport hustlers are very common in ports and terminals. Just learn how to decline and ignore if they offer unreasonable price. And for the soft hearted, don’t feel bad. These guys are used to it. They just wish to earn extra. 😊

[@G3...]

@@Mary-zd8xo you don't actually see that in other countries.. And besides imagine you're in vacation happy traveling, and you have to go through all this bargaining and trying to not get scammed, it just ruins your day..

[@EB-jf5oi]

The Philippines is a dump. These idiots/vloggers will never give the reality.

[@dorightbyjesus_scorpion9489]

That's a natural human extinct Zane to speak about thing's that aren't right otherwise nothing goes right and some will take advantage of your kindness So! you're not complaining. 🙏🏽❤

[@vivianwenceslao7035]

I noticed that u always wear black Tshirt.. Black color keeps your body warm especially when in Phils, a tropical country .. wear black when you’re in cold country though. I advise you to wear white or any light color shirts to feel fresh and cool .

[@ironwolph]

When i went to the Philippines I was like, " oh 3 weeks is long enough to see it all. I made it to 3 Islands and that's it, it's a hassle to travel in Philippines and I like to chill.

[@roderickburns5151]

Praise God they refunded your money to you!!!!

[@jackyjelai]

There charging you 350 the taxi drivers, fool 😅

[@nothingnothing9762]

I would like to seriously warn everyone against flying to the Philippines. It is a human rights violating state. Highly criminal government employees and the locals live in poverty due to the state mafia. If you run into problems in this country, you will remember my message well.

[@AllanBaduel]

Try your best not making yourself become an enemy of Filipinos so that you can visit this country again. Dont be identified as an enemy nor be tgat person that destroys the image of Filipinos. No one is a complete evil so dont be a perfect evil to others, got it? Italy, France are not perfect people or host. No country is perfect. Dont eat Mami or noodles in Hongkong in very cheap place as well coz you will never get any satisfaction in cheap places nor in Ph. Since you are a tourist go soend some money in some reputable place. Backpackers who are tight budget should not be too choosy and too complaining. Whats good in Ph is that most family can offer you free food and stay eith a nice smile. Dont be too judgmental to Ph. Remember there Ph, by ratio to its population, we have more college, post graduate courses (M.A and Doctorates) than in USA. Have you met somevof them? 😊

[@arembotate4100]

You know, we Filipinos know what you are saying. We grew up with all worst inconveniences and greater hardships than what you are experiencing. In fact, things have become better, inspite of what you are experiencing now. That is why all these foreigners coming to the PH saying this and that, AMAZING, BLOWN AWAY, ha ha ha. They get views because that makes us curious only to realize, CLICKBAIT. Though we thank you for coming to the PH, the other half of our brains still think all these are foreigners are here to launch their YT career. This is what Filipinos dont tell you, or shall I say, just being polite not to tell you straight to your face, when you come to the PH. Anyway, enjoy your YT career. Just do not forget to thank the market that gave traction to your channel so it gets suggested in people's feeds. Keeping it real right?

[@elperro3056]

Where the gf at 😝

[@grillnanchilln]

Complaining and more complaining you’re not gonna make it in the Philippines if you keep complaining

[@polloloco809]

smile more zane. ur complaining bit too much ur privileged 🎉

[@elcubanito2442]

350 is $6 right? Why is that so crazy?

[@piacash5216]

That’s The American Way of Saying That is Good , When They Can’t Believe How Much The Price They Always Said …. It’s Crazy just like Expression ….✌️

[@Mary-zd8xo]

When spending in the Philippines, you don’t convert to dollars and say it’s cheap. You will soon run out of money. It maybe in “ones” in dollar but don’t forget in the Philippines you are spending by hundreds and thousands. Based on my experience and my friend’s. She thought everything was cheap. Then she discovered that she almost run out of money.