Why EXPATS Have Been Moving to BGC Taguig Philippines for Years!

[@Far9mm]

lived in San Diego all my life moved to manila at 32 and its been amazing

[@Jaycation]

glad you are having fun!

[@K-FREED]

Same here brother! San diego -> BGC

[@yvonneacosta2539]

I'm starting to fall in love with the Philippines. Need to get a new passport. Had one but it expired. It all looks amazing. Yes, please visit Alabang for a day.

[@Jaycation]

traveling internationally is amazing!

[@jeffboyrdeee]

Bro is just pulling PI content left and right! I love it!!!

[@Jaycation]

Challenging myself to daily vlog because i cant have any backlog when i leave the PH!

[@El-Vee]

BGC looks so nice and modern. Tons of familiar brands and restaurants you see here in the states. Hope your upcoming vlogs explore outside of the city and showcase more of the local culture and authentic Filipino food scene. Keep up the good work!

[@Jaycation]

Thanks!

[@SaRobs12]

You’re making us homesick! Great content Jay

[@Jaycation]

Thank you!

[@embarknation41510]

As an American born half-pinay who has never been to PI, I’m so appreciative that you are doing this series Jay! Looking forward to what’s to come over the next month while you’re out there. Salamat! ❤

[@kiddykookie]

Hi! I know what you meant there - just wanted to share that locally in the PH, the term mestiza refers to having "lighter skin" (people mixed with eurocentric features).

[@embarknation41510]

@@kiddykookie that’s definitely not me 😂 I was told it meant mixed!! My skin is quite dark. Thank you for clarifying!!! Let me edit my comment now 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@kiddykookie]

@@embarknation41510 no I know thats totally correct but in the day to day language its now something else 😃. On the contrary, Moreno/a is the term for Filipinos with browner skin tone.

[@embarknation41510]

@@kiddykookie I’ve heard moreno/a used in the Latino/a community, I didn’t realize it was used by Filipinos as well. Thank you for schooling me! I appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness and taking the time to explain to me 😁

[@Jaycation]

Im so glad u appreciate it! Hope u can pay a visit here!

[@IronMkT682]

Great video. I really like how you showed all the cool places there. Random, but how do those Philippine Nike Hoodie sizes work? I'm trying to cop one too from one of my relatives who is there right now. Is an American Large like a Philippines XXXL?

[@Jaycation]

True to normal nike sizes!

[@JohnMichael-gd2lh]

10:46 Where did you get that Eras Tour Tank from? lol

[@alexwallace6120]

Thanks! That looks like an exciting ,vibrant ,and wonderful neighborhood.

[@Jaycation]

it really is a lively area!

[@330toSRT8]

Yes to Alabang video, please. 🙏🏼😊

[@gerriedelira1811]

Glad you did the Tagalog challenge I shared it to my family

[@Jaycation]

salamat! it was fun!

[@whimsicalhamster88]

This part of Manila looks a lot like the US. I’m sure the weather is great in February. I hope you get out and show us some of the stuff in The Philippines that’s a bit more unique.

[@Jaycation]

This is probably the best weather you can ask for this time of year

[@gerriedelira1811]

I have to check out nyc when i come back to the Philippines snd check out the restaurants thst you went to Jay

[@Jaycation]

it is like nyc haha

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Great stuff! Thanks for sharing!

[@Jaycation]

Thanks for watching!

[@butterflywingsbullet]

Great vids of the BGC area! My family was from the Cavite province and I went to the US when I was a kid in the late 1960s. I live in Las Vegas, NV US now. Try out the barbers at the Venice mall, most of the vloggers was showing them at great low prices.

[@Jaycation]

good call!

[@latruce]

I’d like to see some natures! Tagaytay, Chocolate Hills, or the beaches (I don’t know if it’s the season), Palawan

[@Jaycation]

Haha id like to see bella poarch in nature

[@latruce]

@@Jaycation 😂

[@elainemancenido4997]

Definitely try Brotzeit. Great beer great food. You’ll enjoy it better with company. I live here in BGC and that’s one of our fave places to go to.

[@Jaycation]

i might just go there tonight for dinner!

[@manonteng]

Sarap Kain 😂🥃👏🙏

[@xericxonyoutube]

I'll probably stay in BGC next time, I was in Makati last time, I like being around Greenbelt and the parks as its pretty lively out there and what I'm familiar with. I did visit BGC but just for the Jordan store, walked down High street and dinner (at that same Wildflour) but it did remind me of Singapore. Manam is awesome, I was actually back in the US dreaming of their traditional elevated Filipino dishes (without being fusion). And their Sago Mango drink was so good. (went to the one in Makati though)

[@Jaycation]

I have to make a trip to makati this weekend!

[@traveling_emptynesters]

@@Jaycation the weekend markets! Saturdays in Salcedo and Sundays at Legazpi are awesome 👌7am-2

[@mojopotato1715]

Nice Nike Filipino Basketball hoodie! Is that exclusively sold in Philippines? Or can I order one online or in the states?

[@Jaycation]

Yeah probably just here in PH

[@dadcation]

Nice, good to see Steve or who we call "Tibo" by the family. Those kids or adults now have grown quite a bit. Good to see Maricel too.

[@JimmyJam7571]

Nice meeting your relatives, Jay. Have you eaten at Jolibee' s yet?

[@gori2k11]

Look for a Titan Store in BGC, and check out their selection of signature pinoy apparels. They have great selection of kicks too.

[@Jaycation]

ill have to check it out! thanks for the tip

[@markkram74]

I worked in BGC, hope I bump into you while you are here.

[@Jaycation]

If u see me just say hello!

[@carrel85]

Sup Jay! When you Hittup Uptown, you should do a review of the Japanese Food Hall inside Mitsukoshi Mall. It's in lower basement level. Looks awesome! Can't wait to try it!

[@Jaycation]

I'll check it out!

[@orvilledyer9904]

Love your video. Great content😊

[@momcation9786]

Absolute best Jaycation! Great to see Jako, Stevie, Maricel & Fam! BGC is amazingly beautiful! Expats love it there! Great job Jaycation!

[@Jaycation]

Great seeing the Maniquis fam!

[@1takesituation]

Yes to Alabang video. There was a time when going to Tony Romas in Alabang was a cool thing to do back in the days. I doubt it’s still there today lol

[@Jaycation]

it probably is though haha

[@Sunlight762]

Cool video Jay Jay I love watching you drinking the Ube Sago shake that looks delicious with a lot of calories. LOL And it was nice to see your family in BGC I enjoyed the video very much. By the way I’m no longer able to post my comments on your channels, I think KZbin mistaken my main channel as spam. Therefore I had to use my second channel. Keep up the good work Jay Jay. Firestorm🤗

[@Jaycation]

Calorie counting is the death of happiness 🤣

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome job jay drop a like

[@Jaycation]

You rock!

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

No problem jay

[@traveling_emptynesters]

@jaycation, for a taste of a "traditional" neighborhood...there's a hidden shortcut behind Grand Hyatt, next to Park West condo. It's called "Butas" entrance. Fill your cravings for street food just a hop, skip away!

[@carrel85]

Isn't also another butas in the Uptown Area near Mitsukoshi? Heading there next month hoping i can find that shortcut to the "real streets" lol

[@traveling_emptynesters]

@@carrel85 that's the one! Easy to find

[@Jaycation]

I saw that entrance! I guess ill check it out

[@traveling_emptynesters]

@@Jaycation I believe it's open between 6am-10pm. Since tricycles aren't allowed in BGC, and if you're exploring the neiboring area (Guadalupe), that's where you can get picked up or dropped off. OR explore by foot 🙂 Jeepneys are only allowed on select roads on the outskirts of BGC.

[@ScTorani]

15:08 its pronounced queen aman jaycation. Wildlflour is a sistes company of Republique in LA. the owners are sisters. Margarita Manzke of Republique and the owner of Wildflour are siblings

[@Jaycation]

Cool!

[@JR-bw3tr]

Wow , thank you so much Jay this was so educational and very encouraging for me to watch this although I am born in the United States of Filipino descent comma I really appreciate your Vlogs thank you so much I hope someday to visit here

[@ralas72]

Should check out the beaches and the beach resorts.

[@Jaycation]

On the list

[@sleep.machine]

You got me missing BGC, was just there last month. Wildflour Bakery + Cafe is my favorite. I always get the pistachio au lait and I add a shot of espresso. Highly recommend if you do go back to Wildflour.

[@Jaycation]

i def might come back! thanks for the rec!

[@Mickeyyy0909]

Jay check out also moa area e-com buildings in moa area is stunning. 😊

[@Jaycation]

MOA area is nice!

[@mariacatherman3416]

Your trip to the Philippines has inspired my sister and I to go back to the land of our birth. We have not been back since we moved to CA in 1972. We decided to follow your advice and check out BCG for a couple weeks next year. Mosquitoes were a thing when we lived there. Did you have to use bug protection during your visit?

[@bobblebunny219]

Thanks so much for taking us along on your wonderful journey Jay. Would you get by on a visit to BGC if you only spoke English? P.s would really love to see you visit the san diego garden about half an hour drive from where you're at.

[@traveling_emptynesters]

Everyone speaks English in BGC and many thru out the country as it's 1 of 2 national languages. Definitely a place that makes it familiar to ease into a new culture

[@bobblebunny219]

@@traveling_emptynesters thanks 😁 that's good to know 👍

[@Jaycation]

Oh man if all u knew was english its easy to get around here. But try to learn a couple words and phrases in tagalog

[@carolayala-eu5rs]

Hey Jay, could you get dad give us his recipe for the chicken skewers that he makes in his backyard love you Philippine Manila tour it is so fun some people will never get to do what you do and it is so nice that you share with us hello dad and mom cation from New Orleans

[@Jaycation]

Shout out to New Orleans! You’ll have to ask dadcation… hes pretty secretive about it haha

[@dcadventures2394]

There are around 8 secret bars in BGC. See if you can find them.

[@Jaycation]

For sure!

[@dangerapple]

It’s 4am and can’t sleep all the food got me going to coxtican getting a carnitas burrito

[@gerriedelira1811]

Love to see a video on alabang I used to live there while I went to college

[@Jaycation]

i heard alabang is even NICER now

[@josephforbes7911]

It may be less expensive to stay in BGC , but also consider the cost of airfare, transportation, etc. Plus many still pay their rents back home while abroad.

[@kevinsmith968]

Sick hoodie brother . I think I would visit there just for the food 😊

[@Jaycation]

Same!

[@martymckay297]

Eat at Vikings Buffet at the Alley in BGC. Only P1000

[@ariesgemv]

ABC Dad @ 1:48. He is a Vlogger with his Family from Colorado. I can see how BGC Community is so small because I often see Vloggers randomly in other Vlogger’s videos.

[@Jaycation]

Never heard! Haha nice

[@strawberry9383]

Can you do a walk around Tondo the other side of Manila

[@Jaycation]

maybe!

[@pingyu5141]

What's the relevance? When I go to other countries I do not especially sought out their impoverished areas... what for? So you could start bashing their government? Who cares! People don't have the need to meddle on other country's politics! Tourists go to a country's tourist areas for fun. And if getting real for you is to emerge into the country's poor people.. then keep it to yourself.

[@tintickles]

If you like Palabok, Manam has a crispy palabok which is good. Just one funny question, how come you are not sweaty at all? When we were back there in October last year I had to bring a towel with me all the time coz it was hella hot. Oh I miss the Philippines.

[@Jaycation]

Manam is such a go-to!

[@chriscook1249]

Hey Jay the Manila Gin Festival is March 8th and 9th in BGC. I know how you like your G&T's....cheers.

[@Jaycation]

Thanks for the heads up! Id definitely check it out!

[@pat75]

Well, I'm *STILL* Pat, so I guess I gotta stay in North America! 🤣 Maybe someday I'll get out there. 🙂

[@Jaycation]

Lol go to your homeland!

[@Mickeyyy0909]

Ye you have to feature in your vlog how alabang looks like in the area of festival mall, alabang town center. The palm trees in that area is kinda like you're in dubai. Take care brother jay. Check out also okada manila and the area surrounds okada. And also if you like visit the most famous theme park of the philippines Enchanted Kingdom the disneyland kinda of ph. 😉

[@Jaycation]

i may check it out!

[@frankiefernandez9225]

BEST GREAT CITY 👑👑👑🏆🏆🏆🍻🍻🍻

[@jeffhoffman3429]

Jaycation.. staycation! Show us the beach 🤙

[@Jaycation]

in due time i will

[@djramirez8635]

This administration has a lot of people thinking of moving out of the US..💯💯. Great content as always. 💪🏽

[@theadicts3793]

Not just this administration, even with the previous administration and before. It’s the cost of living and inflation of why people are leaving the US.

[@sprikitik9719]

It from previous administration specially the pandemic because most of them got stranded and fell in love here.

[@LesMorrisracing]

Stopped by hit the Like button.

[@Jaycation]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@sandogdy7175]

Ube overload. !!! I do the same when I'm back there and I go back to the condo before 8 pm. BGC might be becoming like SG but not yet for now. As you said people on the streets and drivers are rowdy at times.Enjoy your stay and also that place you're staying is really a good deal.👍👍

[@Jaycation]

Ube all day erryday!

[@amandamaminski1097]

so glad you got that nike jawn lol

[@Jaycation]

jawn? are u from philly? lol

[@amandamaminski1097]

yessir (originally lol)@@Jaycation

[@TheHost345]

I’m half bisaya too!! When are you making a bisaya only vlog?? 🤣🤣 when are you going to vlog in cebu??

[@Jaycation]

If i only knew visaya! Dadcation does a little

[@TomStick91]

Jay, I gotta ask - As a disabled person (from the US): How accessible is BGC? It is easy to get around the city? Is everything in close(ish) proximity?

[@dcadventures2394]

I’ve lived in BGC since the early days (2006) when there were less than a dozen high rises. From the very beginning, BGC was designed to accommodate PWDs. You can see in the video that the sidewalks are very wide.

[@traveling_emptynesters]

It's known as the #15MinuteCity

[@Jaycation]

Yes! I address this in my next video

[@Deck160ooo]

chix pare.. chix.. inaabangan ko chix mo.. hahah

[@Jaycation]

amazing city!

[@genedeguzman1293]

Balut and dinuguan time!! Jay. C'mon bro show us your a true pinoy

[@Jaycation]

Lol im not though

[@AmputeeAdventures]

Gonna Binge watch your vids until I catch up

[@nonoygerafoscoarsenio8690]

Vesit Eastwood, Quezon city

[@alohastateofmind3565]

Is tipping a customary in the Philippines?

[@raymondcenteno5835]

I would tip. Wages in the Philippines aren't very high.

[@snowtyboy]

No. It's voluntary

[@Itsmejudy90]

It’s voluntary it’s up you if you want to tip them or not

[@underratedgod6899]

I would rather tip the people here than the ungrateful servers in the west tbh

[@Zee_1003]

might wanna do a collab with Evan from the channel, The Savvy Expat.

[@paticiagarcia3671]

Isn't the Hotspot in the Philippines called Angeles City? It is supposedly like Pattaya in Thailand, right?? What's the scoop on Angeles City??

[@firearms3647]

oh you mean where all the caucasian sexpats are right?

[@Jaycation]

i wouldnt know haha if i find out ill tell u!

[@paticiagarcia3671]

Hopefully you can go there and give a scouting report haha

[@freyafoxmusic]

Why don’t you move there too? San Diego is way too overpriced now, I’m Filipino American from SD. There’s zero that SD can offer over BGC

[@Jaycation]

Everyone i love is in san diego! But i feel you

[@freyafoxmusic]

@@Jaycation ya my whole family is there too I get it. But not enough to convince me to live there 😂

[@Jaycation]

Haha thats where we differ. But hey its all good!

[@ErlitasWorld]

I don’t need to cook in 2 months straight because of so many restaurants and other cheap eateries too 😆😆😁😁😆

[@arnelsanjuan2310]

COLLABS WITH JACKO DE LEON

[@Jaycation]

yessir! thats the homey

[@carlosdancil]

fly @2:24😁 wala bang surot, enjoy your videos

[@archiecamilon4102]

Jako De Leon is indahus

[@Jaycation]

He da man!

[@SleepingElephant]

Cuz of Passport Bros.. bro

[@nicodino9787]

Show some speakeasies🥃

[@Jaycation]

Good call!

[@traveling_emptynesters]

@@Jaycation behind 7-11 ('bank' bar😁)

[@JohnJackson-e9z]

Vietnam is cheaper.

[@nielk799]

but vietnam dont have numerous ultra modern CBD like BGC, MAKATI and ORTIGAS of MANILA,PHILIPPINES.

[@underratedgod6899]

@nielk799 bgc is just like any other first world place vietnam on the other hand is underrated for travelers

[@nielk799]

@@underratedgod6899 yeah vietnam is underrated coz its still an underdeveloped country it has few skyscrapers and small economy compared to PHILIPPINES.

[@ernestacibal8132]

i am from south africa i been traveling for over 5yrs. i been to saigon and i would say vietnamese cities are still alot to catching up it is nothing compared to Manila. when i been to their saigon it has no proper CBD the district 1 which i must say their modern district is not even closed to the not good and . modern CBD in Manila.

[@ErnestAcibal]

lol vietnam is a poor country, so it is no match to the Philippines. there transportation system is only old motorbikes.