MEETING OUR FIRST GUEST IN THE PHILIPPINES | FOREIGNER'S LIFE IN MINDANAO | ISLAND LIFE
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ส.ค. 2023
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The sun has not yet risen, but my husband and I are already standing outside waiting for the bus. It will take us to the place where our life in Mindanao began. Another adventure, but today it's not ours..
One of our subscribers wanted to come to the Philippines and contacted Boria. This would be his first trip so he needed a guide. We arranged to meet him at the Davao airport.
After an hour of waiting, we finally saw Denis coming towards us.
Denis was tired from the trip and we hurriedly headed to the bus stop.
I found an apartment in Tagum on Facebook a few days before Denis arrived. I also called the apartment to confirm that we would be arriving soon. Everything was great until we arrived at the address given.
When we arrived, we were told that there were no vacancies and that they had not received any calls from us. This was ridiculous since we had only talked to them a couple hours before. We tried calling their number again, but we couldn't get through.
We're not going to let this unpleasant event ruin our day. Denis needed to buy some things, so we went to the mall. We decided that he would stay with us until we find him a new apartment.
At home, mom and I are making dumplings for dinner.
The next day Boria took Denis to the Mako center to show him the market. They also want to ask the locals who rents an apartment nearby.
Denis is fascinated by the neighborhood.
For lunch mom and I made grilled fish, vegetable salad and crepe.
The next day we helped Denis move into his apartment.
After we moved his things, we drove to the city of Tagum.
Denis needs stable internet for his work. We went looking for a company that could install wi-fi.
We went to the market. We'll buy some groceries and tell Denis what things he can use in his household.
I bought some cassava and a bunch of red bananas.
After wandering around the market, we got in the multicab and drove home.
Today I am going to make one of my favorite desserts - cassava suman, or grated cassava wrapped in banana leaves. But first, we need to ask for banana leaves from the neighbors.
According to Filipino beliefs, a butterfly is a sign that a deceased relative is making himself or herself known. I told my husband that it might be my late grandmother visiting me.
I washed and peeled the cassava and then grated it finely. It takes a lot of time, but it's worth it. The cassava juice is a little bitter, so it needs to be squeezed. I then added coconut cream, condensed milk, a little sugar and a pinch of salt.
To soften the banana leaves, they need to be heated over an open flame. This way the leaves will not break and fall apart.
The wrapped cassava needs to be steamed for about an hour.
This dessert is perfect with tea.
Denis has only lived in his new apartment for one day and asked us to find him another place to live. This apartment has very thin walls, so he can hear everything that happens outside. He could not work properly. It was a culture shock for him.
I found another apartment in Tagum city, and we helped him move again. On the first floor of the building where this apartment there is a laundromat, a canteen-carinderia and a bakery. There is a hospital nearby and the city center is only 10 minutes away. We hope Denis will be comfortable here.
Denis wanted to buy clothes and a backpack. We took him to our favorite place, a ukai ukai or second hand store.
This store is very big. They sell not only clothes, but also hats, bags, shoes and kitchen items.
Boria found some new swim trunks. They still have the tag on them.
We bought fish and vegetables at the market and headed home.
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Thank you at na pin mo ANG Russia channel ni Boris ading Darlene tagal KO na HINAHANAP Yan channel niya..
Try po ninyo meet si kulas Becoming filipino... malapit lang po kau nanjan po cya davao de oro cateel
I will always support your channel Darlene. I wish you success in everything.
Kindly remind your subscriber to always double lock his apartment everytime he goes out, because of his important things like his computer etc that he is using for his work. More blessings to all of us.
You're the only filipina girl vlogger with a foreign husband that I watch here in youtube, mostly I watch a filipino guy with a foreign wife. It's fun to watch and your husband is very simple as well. Keep vlogging we love you guys.
There are quite a few Filipino women who are married to their foreign husbands who are vloggers like Avelovinit I love her vlogs, Kito Family and Inday Roning, so many Pinay vloggers but I only watch those that have interesting vlogs and I also watch other foreign vloggers again only those that have interesting and educational subjects. Island life is a new additional vlogger that I newly discovered and follow. To be honest there are so many Filipino vloggers on You Tube but that aren’t interesting to watch.
Hello guys! How is dennis now? Hope he' fine in his new apartment. Many people are watching ur blogs already so, you have to make more blogs. I always watch for the next, so please do more blogs, ok! I love ur mom,Boris😍 ..
Nice
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Nice vlog as always.
Darlene please tell your guest Dennis always be careful especially his personal belongings
Sorry for the bad experience of your Friend Denis tell him to take good care of his things and lock the room when he goes out
It's the Filipinos' time to showcase our hospitality and amiability. We do great in this aspect. Welcome to the Philippines, Denis!
Road to 100k! Let’s us keep supporting them guys! 😊🎉
Thank you so much 😊
The first time i watched their story and struggles i told myself i want to support them by watching all their vlogs.
Me too
Oh Boris and Darlene you have a new friend arrive from Russia.he is so lucky to have you.take care to all.
GOD BLESS TO THE COUPLE RUSSIAN FILIPINA WITH MOTHER IN LAW.
Welcome, Dennis! Enjoy your vacation here in the Philippines! Mabuhay!
Darlene tell him to get starlink if that is for his work (my opinion it's more stable)
Wow! only 5 minutes ago and the viewing is already 113. Hi Island Life people.
Darlene, you have a gentle soul and a pure spirit, which is why butterflies easily land in you. Boris and your mother -in-law have this gentleness in them as well. I will be wary of Denis tho'
To support u Guys, I never skip the adds.
Naka2asar yung apartment na nakausap nyo sabay deneny kayo di talaga maiwasan kahit saan talaga may balasubas
They were scammed not by the apartment but by hackers
Hallo Darlene mama katya and Boris nice to see your video again.. i hope this man a good person this is your subscriber? Please becareful Boris mama katya and Darlene I hope its all ok????
Thank you very much for your concern 😊. He's very nice and all is going well.
Denis is so lucky to have you Darlene & Boris to be your friend. You are both accomodating to him the fact that he is also a Russian like Boris. God bless your family Darlene Boris & Mama Katya❤
Yes - I'm Russian, but living in Philippines :) I never can be like a real filipino but I can live among you and friend with you :)
I was born in the Philippines and been living in the US. I still get culture shock everytime I come back to visit. I understand your friend and he's so brave to come there by himself. So nice of you two to look out for him.
Ohhh yes, culture shock is the strong thing. And I miss my Russian friends and talking in R. But the main thing I suppose is an interest to life and understanding another culture.
your friend is so lucky to have you guiding him and giving him ideas what's where's and how to enjoy his stay in Philippines!!
It's ok. I try to enjoy as much as I can :). But there are many things in R that I can not get here too. But many thing here that I can not get in Russia :)))
You are good people😍. So nice of you to help a Russian guy to settle in the Philippines. I have been to Russia myself. People there are very afraid to speak against the government . Much like when the Philippines under martial law. I hope more Russians can come to the Philippines and file for refugee status so they can stay.
Are you kidding me? Russians can’t apply as a refugees their country is not suffering the Ukrainians are! 🙄
Please don’t skip advertise guys
Thank you very much ❤️🥰
❤❤❤ yes same goes to me don’t skip ads 🙌
Always😄😄
It's so cute the butterfly on your hand
Darlene and Boris; Why don’t you move Denis to a place closer to you. He looks like he is really scared ! Welcome to the Philippines Denis ,,Watching from U.S.A.
The first apartment is close to us about five minutes walk and the second one is about 20 minutes bus ride😊
Dennis welcome to the Philippines. FYI most Filipinos love to sing karaoke from early night to dawn. this is a big problem for you if you happen to have a neighbor like this. you cannot sleep at night.
This film is very good for my soul.
I just really hope that my three children will come to me.
Now they are working in Germany as refugees.
Thank you Igor. We wish you all the best and that you will soon be reunited with your children❤️
Wow! Wow! Wow! love Ur vlogs so much it makes my day
I wish much success to your channel and your family. I like the fact that you show what it's like to be in the Philippines without filters and pretentiousness.
Thank you so much. By the way, your cat looks so cute😊
Welcome to the Philippines Denis, so kind of u Darlene and Boris ❤🙏🏻
May God bless you always Darlene and Boris that may find success and happiness in our country!
Sa city proper dapat ninyo ihanap Ng apartment Ang visitor nating Russian para Hindi masyadong maingay,
Happy watching especially, when ur Mama is trying our foods, she looks like more happy now, and better skin now.
Im also a fan of yours and following your vlog eversince you left Russia and only your vlog wherein i never skip your ads im a senior too like mama Katia. This is the only way i could help and support your family but of course my prayers for you..😘😘😘
Thank you very much. God bless 🤗❤️
❤❤even the butterfly loved Darlene and landed on her hand and even stayed for a minute or so. How about that, so heartwarming indeed ❤❤❤
Welcome to the Philippines Denis, Filipinos are happy people, loud and noisy be prepared and make yourself used and adjusted to it. Stay longer until you realize that it's really more fun in the Philippines. Goodluck and be happy!
Ohh yearrr loud and noisy - you are right! And they are very simply talking about any part of my life, sometimes - private part too. So as for Russian - for me is not easy to take it. But I understand that I came to another country and must understand its rules (sometimes agree with it sometimes no :))), but understand!).
Welcome visitor and feel at home in davao de oro province with ur host couple. Just observe the filipino hospitality and culture.
Napaka-ingay naman tlaga dun sa unang nilipatan ni Denis. Yung mga bata hinahayaan lang mag-ingay! Kahit ako na Pinoy ay mabibwisit din! Tama lang na umalis c Denis dun at mabuti ay nakalipat sa mas maayos na apartment.
Maybe it would be nice to also take Denis w/ you when you visit The Stepanov so that he can get ideas related to his online work and to have insights of other places.
What a beautiful Lola (Babushka) you have. It was so touching that she came to visit you, in her finest clothing. Thank you for another wonderful gift and best wishes to you all, including the newest member of your family, Denis. He will quickly come to realise that the Philippines is like no other place in the world. Many things are better, some are not, but overall the people, the culture, the land are as close to paradise as many of us will get. Bless you all.
First to see DEnnis he acts really like an army.. he was really receiving a lot of information and culture shocks when he arrived I feel him I also felt that way when i lived in thailand too much information i recieved and got my mind got tired... his first apartment was not really fit for his job.. too many kids and too close but glad that he found a new one.. i wonder whats the update of his life now.. did he find a girl or a future wife to spend with..
Perhaps Dennis should not concentrate on girls yet as it was still too early. Learn the culture first and take time to meet the proper one. In short, don't be in a rush.
@@user-lz1jc9sl6f I agree i was shock when he tell a story that he was invited by his textmate
I’m so happy to watch your video again.Thank you.❤
Hi Darlene😊😊the lady that u interviewed; i know her she's my classmate in college Dentistry b4😁😁😁what a small world it is..
I am inspired by your story and thinking of going home for good and have a beautiful and simple life like yours🖐️👍
Bring him to davao city too
I fully support Darlene n Boris's channel. Hope both of the channels will receive great response fr the viewers. They r down to earth people n deserve our support. Good luck to both of u. Denis is a welcoming sight to yr channel, Darlene. All the best to him too.
Thank you very much. We love reading you lovely comments. Have a wonderful day ❤️
21:53 Ah, is it the Bilawa Mainit Hot Waterfall, Mainit Hot Spring in Compostela Valley? Its nice to visit.. But there are surely a lot of hot springs there
Hi Darlene and Boris!
Loved watching your vlogs very refreshing and very authentic.
Been watching you guys since you left Russia.
Simple life for very special couple like you!
Your mother-in law is lovable like your husband.
Please tell Denis to be extra careful as he is new in the area!!
God bless you always!
Thank you very much. We appreciate your support and kind words. Have a wonderful day🥰
Nice apartment guide him and be careful stay safe welcome to the Philippines ❤
More power to your vlog my friend🍀👍🏻🙏
As a support to your channel, I don't skip All adds,
Yan lang ang maitutulong ko and i enjoy also watching your video Darlene.
Maraming salamat po 😊❤️
I enjoyed watching your vlogs. Enjoy our beautiful country and keep videos coming. God bless you guys
Ang ganda mag negosyo ng apartment diha oi. Sa Davao City lang pala Meron ,ga condo at Maraming apartments.
With due respect! Bro. BORIZ.. 🥰🙏
Inspite of your wife (Girl friend) comes from the level of lower class clan from far north of our Phils. She posses "BRAIN & BEAUTY", i would say YOU ARE ONE OF THE LUCKIEST FOREIGNER "RUSSIAN" man marriage to a Filipina (Filipino) Plus your mother she accepted her and give all the respect she.deserve, this how our tradition of life in the Phils 🥰🇵🇭
She is a college grad.
…& his wife.
I can tell she is an educated Filipino girl because her English narration is very good.
@@reynoschicote if you have challenges with narration, chatGPT pretty much saves the day with perfect grammar.
Very nice content
This Dennis Guy keeps on complaining, he is the opposite of your husband, he accepts everything and can adapt Filipino culture easily also you Mom is so cool, there is no culture shock for her. She is a nice lady as a Mother-in law.
Take care Darlene always enjoy your adventure and travels, I am a subscriber, I enjoy watching you because your vloggs is like a Story for you to be told about your life with a Russian Husband and Mother-in law.!. God Bless..🙏 ♥ 🌹 🏖 🏝 ☀ 🌟..
its normal to complain because he is working nad theres many kids running around.. plz understand him.. dont be so sensitive.. and from davao also, i know that place because im from there.
He needs to move to a nicer place quiet and secured but that place will be a little expensive if he’s willing to pay. The province is very different, life is laid back and not as what a foreigner like him will expect. Tagum city is nice lots of cafes and trendy restaurants. Becoming Filipino Kulas always like to visit his friends there and he enjoys the province. It takes time to adjust to a new whole culture of a new country esp. coming from Russia. Hope he gets acclimated sooner but he just needs to be patient if he wants to live in the province. Otherwise, he can move to bigger cities like Cebu or Makati in BGC
There are lots of Condos in Davao City proper for rent. Verdon Parc Condo at Ecoland, Davao City has still lots of vacancy. That is situated beside the Indonesian Embassy and a meters away from St.Paul's College. Proximal also to SM, Ecoland near the Terminal Bus of Davao City where you can ride a trisikad or an e-bike if you don't want jeep or taxi because there are lots of short-cuts to pass. This new high-rising building of this DMCI property is just infront of our own house. But I guess, apartment proximal to Davao City is more economical than condos depending on the kind of unit you will like. There are variety of units to choose from according to your own preference.
He is not sensitive he is just the same with mostly pinoy who are ignorant. They dont know about culture shock.
Most foreigners are frank. They will say what is in their mind. That is just the way they are. No pretense.
Welcome to the philipines Denis
Please tell your guest to buy Star link. Its fastest in remote provinces. On the other hand, if there's PLDT in your area, you can avail PLDT's Home Fiber then add a booster - PLDT mesh to make your internet go faster up to 300 or 600 mbps depending on the plan you want to avail
Bitin! Haha more vids with Denis to know how he is going
Thank you Darlene
Now i know how to
cook the cassava
suman..Yummy 😋😋
Thank you so much ☺️.
Another great vlog with the best narrator on TH-cam👍🏼
Thank you so much 😊
wag basta basta sumama sa mga nag iimbeta baka wakwak pala😂mag ingat sa yanggaw
Welcome to new life in the philippine denis.....god bless & keep safe always denis and enjoy your stay in the philippines.
Darlene & Boris, I always look forward to watch your new videos. Welcome to the Philippines, Denis👍🏼 Hope you will like Philippines 🇵🇭
Ni skipping ads, a way of appreciation for your entertaining videos...
God bless your family 🙏
Better that you let him stay in a more comfortable place.
stay safe and enjoy your friend holiday in our beautiful country ❤❤❤
No skipping ads..welcome to the phil.denis...nakakabitin ung ved..godbless darlene and fam..more subscriber to come❤❤❤
Thank you so much po ❤️
I always look forward to your upload. Sana maka upload kayo everyday☺️
Congratulations 🎉 more subrcibers to come🙏❤️🤗 God bless you more❤
Congratulations 🎉 on 41 K subs ! 🤗 Thank you for your wonderful videos . Keep up the great work.
DARLENE: You are the essence of a true pinay! Your physical beauty but more importantly your inner beauty shines … humble , hardworking and supportive. And your narrative voice is both welcoming and soothing.
MAMA: We love your smile and positive vibes.
We are so happy you are feeling better and in good health. Take good care! 🥰
BORIS: Great video footage, background music, Birds Eye view footage and overall composition of great videos! Thank you.
Thank you very much for your wonderful comment. Have a wonderful day. Take care❤️
Samoaguita hotel… cheap n at heart of the city too.. nice
Hi. Thanks for your new video. Waited with anticipation. Darlene, you are such a capable lady. It’s not easy settling down at another place where you don’t speak the dialect. I experienced that. My first exposure to Cebuano dialect was when I was 21 years old. It was a big struggle for me so I communicated with locals in English and Tagalog. I did learn the dialect and was able to translate and interpret (for foreign event speakers) from English to Cebuano. Well, that was donkey years ago. I’m 64 years old now….Best regards to your husband and mother-in-law.
WILL BE EAGERLY waiting for your next video 😊😊😊
I hope Dennis would really like that apartment, be safe guys🙏🙏👍👍 love watching your vlogs👍🫰
Congratulations 🎊 41.1K subs na kayo ngayon. Another celebration 🎉❤
Thank you so much po ma'am ❤️❤️.
@@islandlifebdHuwag “ma’am” “Tita” lang. ❤
@@islandlifebdcongrats 🎉 God blessed 🙏
I really enjoy your videos Congratulations to both keep always ahead 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Wow!!! So sad the see the deception of the people at the apartment building. Additionally, simple life seems to also come with simple thinking. It seems when looking for a place to live and work, one would consider the availability of internet and the physical surroundings needed conduct work. No wonder Denis was anxious. The sweet moment came when a local came to check on him and made themself available to befriend and help.
KEEP safe guys its raining thats dangerous land slide..
Maybe Denis would like to try the prepaid modem. It's more stable, I use it for work as backup internet
He bought a prepaid modem from Globe. It works really well 😊
Enjoying this Vlog of simple things & challenging situations! Thank you😅
Оh may also drop everything and go to the islands of the Philippines😮😂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤
Green windows nice apartel & cheap & within the davao city proper at apo st..
More blessimgs to come 🙏🙏🙏
Nice have another blog happy 😊
Thank you so much ❤️
good evening..mommy boris lyn..make more videos for viewers..hope for million s subs.. good luck..
Blessed sunday everyone😘😘😘
Hello darline and bores and mama Katya.... Kumusta po kayo..... And also welcome Philippine sir DINNES enjoy and stay safe always...
GOD BLESS YOU ALL 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️
It’s beautiful very humble-God Bless You all!
More subscribers to come you are such a nice couple, God bless you always🙏
Thank you so much. God bless ❤️
God blessed you more Darlene and boris. Hi MamKatya. And welcome to the Philippines Denis.
Thank you for your simply beautiful , informative and almost poetic vlog. You are inspiration and true to yourself. God bless you and keep up the great work.
Im so proud of you madame .. congrats
*Looking forward to your streams*
Your friend Denise is right. I myself is not comfortable with an accomodation that is so chaotic and noisy. He will really be disturbed. I myself had seen the trouble before he arrived on that place. I could not stay in a place with an unrepaired shower, no internet, and a chaotic, noisy environment even I myself is a Filipino. That is why privacy is very important in a Boarding house. You are not the only one who is living there, that is why you must modulate your voice. So do not live in a place where a family is renting where there were lots of children running and screaming around. Usually children and adults are becoming more noisy when other people are present. That is common among Filipinos that they become more disturbing when a Visitor has come, because they too are excited. And we must understand that Denise needs his privacy even just a bit. And you ironically seldom find it in a Province when the City has more silence in condos and apartments? So we cannot blame him. And I really admire the hospitality of the couple especially Darlene who assisted him all throughout his needs. On the otherhand, I do commend the ability of the Owner of that first apartment to attend the repairs despite of the inconveniences. At least he tried. Salute to Darlene for being a good Cook and a good Tourist Guide! 👍💝🌼💖
It was my 3d or 4th day in Ph. And I moved at weekends... They have celebrated something, I don't know what. Only later I understood that sining and drinking all night - can be at weekends only. And I had a temerature - accomdation.
@@user-vx4qy3em9i You better transfer in apartments that are quiet and has no family especially not within Squatters area or a semi-populated place where people can get in and out. There are lots of Apartments out there owned by one Caretaker or OFWs. Single accomodation are also available like Townhouses. In faraway provinces, they cost around 3k-5k to 10k pesos depending on your negotiation. Anywhere that has a family with children or a nearby store or houses that operates a videoke is an annoying place. Because singing for them is their relaxation and bonding time among Relatives and Neighbors. Only Condos or Apartments within Davao City you can find a much peaceful place to stay because they have strict restrictions and regulations.
Wow I love that you showed how to make my favorite cassava bud-bud or suman ❤❤❤
Cassava suman is more delicious when you put bukayo or sweetened coconut inside.
Thanks for sharing your life with us
Thanks!
Thank you very much ❤️
Welcome guests to Mindanao!!!🎉
Denis has a culture shock, he must remember that he is in a third world country. Boris and Mom are both appreciative.
Developing country❤correction pls.,..
@@ronaldodemeterio3764 kay PRRD, it was developing, kay PBBM, I don't know where it's going🥲🥲🥲
@@nonette46 it’s been developing for how many years and still stock there never improved esp. in the province 🤣
Mabuti na yung ganon lang na i-preserve nature. Tingnan mo Manila, o. Sa sobrang developed, di ka na makahinga sa mga building. Kaka-suffocate. Polluted pa!
@@ronaldodemeterio3764still 3rd world.. baka malampasan pa ng Vietnam in terms of progress kawawang Pilipinas dahil sa mga bulok na pulitiko
I love u three mother is so timid and smile always continue what you doing always im here to support you godbless
God bless Boris and Darlene and family take care
Video footages are raw but nice and authentic. Looking forward to your next video. Thank you Darlene and Boria