Why is Everyone Talking About SIQUIJOR ISLAND? Lets Go See. Philippines 🇵🇭

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People keep telling me how beautiful Siquijor Island is and how its the best place for foreigners in all the Philippines. White Sand Beaches, resorts and bars with a great nightlife. Is it all they say it is? Is a good place to meet a Filipina?
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[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

The resort I stayed at owners took us out to see the nightlife and so I'm happy to share their link! Hen Yuan facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094086720939

[@Sana_Balik_Pinas]

I was there few decades ago and had an accident on a chartered motorbike. Still had my scar visible today. But apart from that, it was a great place to chill. Those days there were no big resorts as cocogrove and others. Thanks for this great update of Siquijor. A brilliant vlog Micheal👍🎉

[@tomsorrell4918]

It's ok and not exactly the Hyatt

[@juliuspalamos7863]

Hi sir nice video, Siquijor island is majestic and enchanted place

[@tryscience]

What a beautiful island ! So glad you took us all along. Your friend is a cool guy, very kind of him to join you and provide wheels so you can visit different areas on the island. I wonder how inexpensive, smaller long term rentals are on the sunrise side of the island. Not only do I like the larger waves, but also I'm more of a morning person. Great job on the video! 😎🤙

[@wavemaker2077]

Well, Alex is also alone there. So he might as well hang out with Michael. They can go explore places together. That's more enjoyable.

[@panobalayo1422]

what a nice and wonderful hotels and resorts are in Siquijor...that place is popular like Dumaguette soon,,,more tourist are coming and live there!!!🏝️🐬🐢👍👏👏🙏🫰☺️

[@Ryan-wi3ry]

It’s cool you made a good friend there, Alex seems like such a great guy and he has a beautiful property. Keep up the good work Michael!!😊

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Alex is amazing! I have been so lucky to run into subscribers who turn out to be great people and now great friends.

[@juliuspalamos7863]

​@@ThatPhilippinesLifeyes Alex is like your brother here in the Philippines a very supportive friend,

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

@@juliuspalamos7863 definitely my new brother, I've been very lucky to meet so many since living in the Philippines, Filipinos are generally the friendliest people anywhere

[@billg3388]

I have stayed at Infiniti Sands, it is small but great. Good people, good food, nice bar. Huge rooms. Also I have stayed at Coco Grove. Gorgeous resort, loved staying there. I will try to stay there again if the price is ok?

[@edj3873]

That Casa Coco Grove looked nice but very pricey. Would have liked to have seen more of it but the place you stayed at had great views and nice rooms. Looking forward to your party video at night

[@cloonz25]

been watching a few vids on siquijor lately ,reguler guys there doing one.i just hope they dont overbuild the place and spoil it.people seem freindly enough there.enjoy your stay my fiend,👍

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Agreed, only time will tell

[@shopkins__1]

i agree. some expats flocking over at provinces like Bohol can ruin the place. Im speaking here as a concerned local.

[@puckster61554]

Vloggers "Isla Pamilya" live in Siquijor. Matt , from Poland, is a diver. His wife is Maricar and they have a son Anton who has a stepbro, Calix that stays with them.

[@joestone8576]

no, they moved to the mainland, I believe Dauin area

[@cobrakai388]

DAMN!!!....missing the island already! Been there 2 weeks ago, stayed at Coco Grove for almost a week. Loved Lagaan and Cambugahay Falls and those fishes that bite your feet at the big tree. lol All I can say...what a paradise the island is! Cannot wait to go back again.

[@gheecute5573]

Alex is nice humble driver , good friend you have

[@GlimpseInParadise]

I really like Alex, such a nice man. You too Mike. 😂

[@Chris-xo9bq]

I always like your videos. Always educating people especially the foreigners regarding the destination they like to visit, about the laws, pros and cons. Expectations. 👍👍👍

[@indianabukidboyszutowicz3191]

Great Island, a place to eat is Harbor Lights, amazing food, worth a look.

[@scottbhart656]

Enjoyed the video. Can’t wait to come and work remotely there later this year. Keep them coming ….. really helpful.

[@pamwasielewski5736]

Sir, you are doing an excellent job. I enjoy all your videos and I appreciate all your hard work. 😃

[@One_Bonehead_Name]

Was there 5 yrs ago... WOW at that blue Duma water! Nice job on all the different stays Hit that jump at Salagdoong!

[@davegoody9603]

Hi Mike, your really Visiting some Amazing places and I just love looking your blogs now your Solo....keep smiling and ty for the Daily Blogs

[@Spy-hp8ki]

Siquijor is more peaceful, laid-back than Dumaguete. ... and it's got much whiter beaches, too.

[@johnshundymontano2332]

Although the food taste very different and taste bad in siquijor.

[@adianbeat6701]

Siquijor is a great place, forget about folktales etc❤

[@adianbeat6701]

​@@johnshundymontano2332i suddenly thought of something 😂

[@jeffwright584]

You should tell us in dollars. Not just payso.

[@radar5464]

Hope Alex is getting some good ideas for his property 👍 😊

[@Jack-2day]

Best idea is to keep it ‘As Is’ - I’ll guarantee it will be the Only place like it in 10 years’ in that neck of the woods

[@MattSmith-pf5di]

Fun channel. Probably never going….. It’s enjoyable to listen to and dream

[@floren879]

Love Siquijor 👍

[@VirginiaSandiego-z2r]

Wow, it's nice to live there..😂❤

[@ryumad.kyoshiro8208]

love your content bro, its exciting! i want to see more :)

[@loyalkeyboardcoolkid-co-le782]

This video makes me wanna go to Siquijor and visit the place. Excellent vlog by the way. Scotty- the Regular Guy has also made some great videos on many different places of the Philippines. 👍👍

[@ReyvenBergado-tf2sc]

Siquijor Mystique !

[@kurtnigbor7165]

Wow. Great video. Wish I was there!! 😊

[@robertp.7090]

Very well done!!!!!! Thanks, I look forward to the next video. Is it a "What happens in Siquijor stays in Siquijor" sort of night?

[@darlenevios1270]

Love that you came to our home island! Glad you enjoyed!

[@stevewilcox9173]

Looking forward to the next video. Like what I see so far. 👍👍👍👍

[@tryscience]

quality is no accident. Mike is kicking it out of the park ! No wonder his foot hurts. ;)

[@johkarimchilltv7687]

Wow amazing vlog brother phillip, enjoy vlog and have a nice day

[@DavidSheridan-kt7hv]

So you are on the island known for witchcraft and then they show you the Barbie room and the room number is 666!! HAHA

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

You caught that!!

[@-Cece]

I saw that too! Then went to see who made a comment about it!

[@chuckh4077]

I'm a fan of Harry Potter movies so it shouldn't be a problem 😅

[@johnbush8254]

Nice clip I've been to Siquijor a few times that resort you stayed at looks great

[@michaelrobinson1465]

Another great video ... Will be there soon !! See you then !!

[@susancarter9504]

Great video,,,,,,,beautiful scenery

[@karenglaicar5486]

Very nice island. Nice video, great info. Thanks and take care. Just subscribed.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Thank you for subscribing

[@carletto_au]

Great video. Thank you for sharing 🙂

[@HappyinJapan358]

I went there, they played Christian rock music and live bands in the evening. No chance to talk quietly among friends tho. Great food!

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Was a crazy night as you will see in the next episode, a little less "Christian"

[@Jack-2day]

@@ThatPhilippinesLife never concerned about crazy nights, what time do the workers start right outside your bungalow s at? lol Rnjoyed the tour ! Cheers

[@Landmantx]

Appreciate the grind. Keep them coming!

[@locker1325]

Great video. What a beautiful location. Those resorts looked 4 stars and above. Love the luxury and the setting.

[@danielhammer1737]

Keep kicking it bro! I love the videos.

[@samiam6771]

Hello my friend

[@frankiefernandez9225]

BEAUTIFUL

[@mattclark7718]

good job with your videos. please cover the internet speeds/etc..in these places..Im a daytrader looking for a beach type area to retire to and internet is very important for me. thanks again.

[@user-do1ef9mf2q]

Stunning Siquijor!

[@JAG72270]

Went there in June. Got pink eye and diarrhea, but other than that it was great (both went away relatively quick). Stayed at Coco Grove. Enjoyed the whole island.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Wow that is some really bad luck

[@JAG72270]

If you happen to get pink eye or any ailment, there is a small hospital and a number of pharmacies near the hospital. The locals also suggested I put breast milk in my eye, which apparently works, but I was fresh out! They offered to find me some. Love the Phils!!

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

@@JAG72270 how could you be fresh out, doesn't everyone keep a bottle nearby on vacation? 😂 And very true Filipinos are so gracious and helpful

[@tryscience]

@@ThatPhilippinesLife hahaha. 😂

[@chuckh4077]

​@jasong2068 ask your gf or wife to help out with the milk 😅

[@davidscott820]

Looks great! Stay for a week and show us around mate.

[@Raquel_In_Sorsogon]

Beautiful island ❤

[@philippinefuture8679]

loved Coco resort, we have a vid on it as well and loved the island. Great vid

[@JonS441]

Another Place to add to the list to visit I guess. Great you were able to find a nice quiet place to stay, even if it was because of all the Pool Reno work. And they still had a great large pool open. So looking for a Toe get well spell tomorrow ?

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Toe is easy, let's aim higher 😂

[@JonS441]

Ah above the waist or Below 🤣🤣 sorry couldnt resist. Though for any sort of aches, including 💔. My preferred treatment is a nice long relaxing massage. Great for the mind, body and soul. @@ThatPhilippinesLife .

[@revenge52]

I don't know why I love your hat! I live in Las Vegas. Go figure...

[@mariceldl738]

Enjoying your videos 😊

[@homebasebelgium359]

Cool place!

[@ZhanMiyong]

Another beautiful vlogs today ❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😊

[@user-jv5rj7md4o]

The Government needs to check the prices of hotels and foods if they are reasonable so we can compete the tourist destination in other countries in Asia.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Free market is better these places had very few empty rooms, prices will come down with increased competition

[@jamesortega8681]

@@ThatPhilippinesLife i was about to agree with him when i read your point so i changed my mind and agree with you lol. altho i do believe that what govt should regulate is the strict implementation of the prescribed prices of businesses,. what i mean is the price of goods and services should be the same for everyone. for example the price of transportation for a filipino should be the same price with foreigners.

[@heaven4Now26]

Nice

[@napoleonmdusa8877]

It's only longer (90 min) due to taking a car. You can get the faster boat if you don't need to take a car or scooter. For a quick or day visit, I'd just use the fast boat.

[@Armis71]

Mike, I saw you giving a flower to my wife at our gate last night while she's coming in the house, and I was video chatting with her.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Oh yes! Hello, the most friendly family in the subdivision, and haha you make it sound like I was giving her a flower but she dropped it and her arms were full lol

[@Armis71]

@ThatPhilippinesLife lol thanks for the clarification.

[@nw1424]

😂😂

[@HumbleTravels]

You keep proving you’re the best all around vlogger in the Philippines

[@piacash5216]

Awesome 👍👍👍

[@walkwithyan]

hi. thanks for showing us siquijor. never been there but i always wanted to go. your videos are a good and informative guide to different places here in the philippines. btw, are you using an external microphone for your camera or are you recording thru its built in mic? sounds really good. your voice is very clear.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

I use Go Pro Hero 10 Black model and it has a great Microphone so I don't need an external one

[@walkwithyan]

@@ThatPhilippinesLife thanks for the info. btw, i was waiting for the girl in your thumbnail to show up. guess i have to wait for her on the next video huh? 🤣

[@i-am-your-conscience]

And the "regular guy" is there also currently.. I wonder how it would be if those two canadian vloggers would meet.. cant imagine, and that means something :D

[@wavemaker2077]

You may have to convince Alex to turn his property into something like those resorts there in Siquijor. He has a nice location there in Dumaguete.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Yea but I think he wants a more retired life without the stress of running a business

[@martingrefalde1822]

Nice place in siquijor don't forget to go to the healing person so that your spiritual will be cleanse,

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Stay tuned

[@43supermark]

Enjoying your content. I mentioned this before. Thought I'd give it one more shot. You are posting these for foreigners. Please put up the currency that is used by your audience. Or show multiple. People don't want to stop the video to Google translate during the videos. Just a request, but you do you my man. Thanks for the information nonetheless. 👍

[@michaelmallal9101]

Our apartment in Singapore was painted pink too.

[@KevinVenturePhilippines]

PRO TIP: Please shoot your videos in 1080p but upload them in 4K. Why? KZbin crushes and compresses videos. 1080p actually looks _amazing_ uncompressed. When you upload 1080p in 4k, it is like going from a traffic jam to the only car on an 8 lane highway (Bandwidth), so it is so much faster to load for us, and looks unreal. You can just try it, or look up all the professionals that tell you why. With no compression, 1080p looks as good as 4k compressed. Easier, faster, better. Keep rocking! Love your new vids! 🤘

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

How does it look in a large size 4k Tv? Also KZbin will still flag it 4k?

[@KevinVenturePhilippines]

​@@ThatPhilippinesLife Great questions. I just watched more videos on the topic. One video named: "Can YOU see any difference? (1080 vs 4K revisited)" Had some interesting things to say. After watching the clips in both resolutions I could not really see a difference on my laptop, but it is not 4k. So I read the comments and one man said he had a 65" 4k TV and could not tell a difference until the video was zoomed in 200% or more, and even then he said he could only tell because he was looking for it. We were all taught to salivate like Pavlov's dogs when we hear "4K!" Lol. But it is just not true. Because the small differences that do make 4K better than 1080p are _also_ crushed by KZbin. Good old KZbin, the equal opportunity video compressor, haha. Ironically, there are also ways (depending on your editing program) to make your editor "Double scan" your video when you upload giving it even more detail. You would have to look that up. Bottom line, I don't have to tell you all the benefits of 1080p like smaller files, faster rendering, less overheating, etc, etc. You already know this. Also your analytics will show you what devices most of your viewers are watching on. Chances are, it is a laptop and phone over a smart TV all day. Making 4k again useless, even if it was not compressed. I say give it a shot, use the highest bitrate 1080p setting you have, and I believe you will be impressed. I thank you for showing me the Philippines before I get there, and I hope I helped share something that may help you as well. ~ Kevin Venture. 🤘

[@alanhughes1262]

i really don't think ya can beat Boracay after going to most of these places as i like to be entertained, and love beach walking.

[@nadiajurasek186]

Not true , it is very overcrowded, ocean was dirty , full of sea weeds and all restaurants overpriced , I did not like it at all .

[@Spy-hp8ki]

Boracay is just one big mall, which, so happens to have a beach at the side. Siquijor is so much better, anyday, than Boracay.

[@Spy-hp8ki]

​@@nadiajurasek186True. Boracay is, actually, quite overrated.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Boracay (as someone who lived there 8 months) is very packed, very touristy, here is more nature and peace type place but one day it might get close (airport likely not possible nearby though)

[@wavemaker2077]

@@nadiajurasek186 People have different preferences. If he likes to party and money is not a problem, then he will enjoy Boracay very much.

[@monstadable]

It's called the Love Bug

[@dougparson4407]

Great Video. Some of my favorite playmates were Witches - LOL

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

😂😂

[@arceortiz3298]

I'm already a member yet I got a pop notification to become a Member, weird

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

That is strange, I didn't even know they have notifications about being a member?

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Also thank you for being a member 😊

[@Jack-2day]

I just stopped to check price @9:00 -65 cdn (Canucklhead here) Cheers

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Yea I'm always having to think also in Canadian terms since my money is in Canadian $$, 400 is $10 I have to remember

[@DelmarWyatt]

That show was the love bug.

[@25Soupy]

Funny, Regular Guy, aka Scootie Boy another Canadian is currently in Siquijor. I'm sure you (Michael) saw more western people when you were living on Boracay Island and you'll also see more western people on Siargao Island.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Since I lived in Boracay right as soon as it opened there were very few foreigners and when it did get busy it was mostly Koreans, in the last week's I lived there I started to see a few more western tourists but no young backpackers at all. Probably due to costs. I haven't been back but it may have changed since

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Siargao island unheard is 70% foreigner population so when I go there I definitely expect it to be just like Bali with digital nomads everywhere

[@user-nw9ox6rw3c]

@@ThatPhilippinesLife I hope you'll accidentally run into the "8 Miles From Home" family when you visit there.

[@drewnc6196]

You can save money by staying at places that have a COLD water heater. There is no need to heat hot water! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jetbisayaadventures1437]

Hello!,, you gonna see more in Siargao😂 most foreigners destinations!

[@user-xz6lw6lj8y]

haha you are Canadian with the "oht and abouut🤣

[@makiavelli6101]

The owner of Herbies, and I can't remember his name, but you can find him in Nathan's restaurant Get Wrecked, is a guy that has worked with a lot of very well known musicians in the last 30 plus years or more.

[@michaelnettleship3794]

Looks great have to go before it becomes a hot spot 👍🏻

[@stevencaseymiller8376]

@25:10 The view is worth the extra $10.

[@MH-hr9wp]

Siquijor is one of the better places in ph imo. One major thing which no travel vloggers seem to mention about the place is the fishing and swimming ban that has come into force this year. I imagine paying all that money to stay at coco grove and then not even being able to swim in the sea 😂

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Whoa...but..but I saw fishing and swimming but near the resort I stayed at not the beach bar

[@MH-hr9wp]

It’s not all the time just 3 days every month and I believe only around San Juan area. I know for sure you can’t swim in the marine sanctuary and coco grove beach on those dates. Just something to bear in mind, especially for those who are travelling from far to visit siquijor.

[@chuckh4077]

​@MH-hr9wp maybe because of jelly fish in the ocean?? Or sharks. Must be a reason

[@jlmarc01]

I really appreciate your videos. Good stuff. I have a problem. Trying to work my way to visit there, but deep down it’s not for me. Don’t like the beaches, don’t like the food, muggy weather maybe poor infrastructure and don’t have the basic luxuries that I enjoy in Manila. So I am staying put. But your effort in teaching us such places and enticing more travels should work wonders for many. But then again Manila is not for everyone either.

[@YoungTowser]

Bro's tucking.

[@JosephMyLife]

Can I ask what camera set up you use, or is that a secret? lol

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Go Pro Hero 10 Black, Its been so reliable for 2 years although its on its last legs now

[@JosephMyLife]

@@ThatPhilippinesLife Thanks

[@dino5254]

Anyone have the time stamp on the solo foreign girls? I watched 10 minutes then scrubbed the rest but didn’t catch any.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Mentioned it so many times at least 3 places

[@dino5254]

@@ThatPhilippinesLife I didn’t see any pictures. That’s what I was asking for. Thanks

[@brianbaxter3913]

I hope to be going there next month. A friend invited me to go with her and some of her friends. The resorts look nice but a bit pricey. I have been told there are some cheaper places.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Yes there are cheaper I was willing to spend extra for a resort type place

[@Barney83]

FYI - In the Philippines, those vehicles are only called “Pedicabs”. The name, “Tuk Tuk” is only used in Thailand and never used by Filipinos.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Never heard Pedicabs before thanks! Only trikes and true Tuk tuk is Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia

[@elibainbridge1326]

I don't care how cheap it is: Don't rent the pink room number 666.... lol

[@43supermark]

Hey, ummm @12:00 min. In there is a guy following you, RUN!! Oh, wait that's Alex! 😂

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

😂😂

[@bbgcars]

I was waiting for the BLOND SOLO hikers...ts...tsk.. but I was disappointed !..I guess I will have to do my own vlog and make sure the CONTENT matches the THUMNAIL lolz!

[@summerguy1022]

This one the most informative vlogs I have encountered. Great job! I do have one question - what is the name of the hotel with the pools not working and where is it located?

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Hello there is a link in the description to the resort pinned in the top comment. Called Hen Yuan I think. Also thanks so much

[@raymondcox3585]

would like to know more about transport in roxas city. are there vans and trikes? last time i went to see my sister inlaw in roxas was in a taxi we rented from iloilo

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

No taxis yet there, the new development will be banning trike entry and instead have free electric busses, for now trikes allowed in as they added just one bus from Robinson going around. I hope grab and taxis start there. The trikes that have numbers in the front are registered and charge proper prices at least

[@yasserhasan-mq1zb]

I love your choice

[@CavalrySecurity]

I'd love to cycle around Siquijor, could do it in a day if not too hilly.

[@kimphilley621]

Your doing a fine job. In tim your Vlog will increase in size....

[@TheRonvash]

kung malapit lang sa manila yan sigurado maraming pupunta diyan ...

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Pretty far from Manila although Philippines everything is max one hour flight from Manila

[@jasonpantig3189]

1st one to comment! 😂

[@zachary261]

Here's something to think about: What would the Philippines look like had it not be granted independence by the US? If the Filipinos could see that outcome, would they think differently about that episode?

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

What would it look like if japan had not invaded and it was bombed (seeing old videos and photos I'm blown away)

[@zachary261]

@@ThatPhilippinesLife I think the Philippines would look similar to Hawaii and with higher standard of living. Now in that alternate reality, would Filipinos think differently about independence from the US?

[@forwatchingyoutube1257]

Cost of living will be high. At present setting, life is slow phase , chill vibes. That’s why many westerners like Americans are deciding to retire in the Philippines and not in Hawaii which is more higher standard of living.

[@envillain]

Seriously, it seems like every foreign travel vlogger started visiting and talking about Siquijor at the same time.