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I lived over 20 years in the Philippines. You made me homesick! So true that Filipinos are happy and joyful people. It was a great place to raise my children!
I can relate. Arriving to the US years ago, I still prefer some Filipino ways. Yes, we still share food when we eat outside 😂. I miss Filipino time... here you need to be on time hence the road rage, hence the worry, hence the rudeness of people who live here. Everything is a rush and needs to get done on time... now now now... ohhh i miss the stress free laid back Philippines. Just lay back sit down and eat my cheap champorado 🤤😆
I don't think the rudeness of some people is due to time constraints.. Here in Europe people are very particular with being on time, hence they don't take time for granted..I had to adjust from being so used to Filipino time, where we take our time to just making time to be on time.
People in the west are just rude in comparison to Filipinos period.! Filipino time is not a good thing, productivity is not good with such laid back attitudes... but yes it is so easy and chilled out in the Philippines. Life is easy so there and people are a lot more friendly 😊
Oh my you nailed it. I’m a Filipino living in US. My first job here I noticed people just eating by themselves in their desk. Also us Filipinos when we are eating & a friend comes by the first thing you say is “ want to have some”. You can’t just go on munching without asking. In the Philippine offices we have coffee time one in the morning around 10am & one at 3pm. Usually we gather in someone’s desk & chit chat or we go to the cafeteria in groups....at least during my time there.Also you are right, there is always a place to go to eat & hangout any time of the day or night & you feel like you are always surrounded by people. In the US when we go on long drives seldom do you see people hanging out outside their houses. In fact it became a game for our family during road trips....we would say oh look there’s someone out there. I was in the Philippines from Feb 3 to Mar 7 (almost got locked down there) & loved the feeling of being surrounded by friendly people all day long, going out to eat , travel to the islands , being pampered in the salon/spa, home massages & just be happy. I can’t wait for this virus to go away so my hubby & I can come back. Why go to the Caribbean, Hawaii & other island countries....helloooo the Philippines is the place to go. Some foreigners are afraid...the foreign media sometimes exaggerates the news. Well their loss....
This is true. Foreign media really does exaggerate the negatives of the Philippines 😔 You and your hubby and family are welcome to vacay and visit your home, PH, again!
Patience, resilience, positive attitude, laid back lifestyle, slow paced, less worries, less pressure and being happy in small things makes life more beautiful. Live simple, live life before it leaves you.
Drinking coffee at midnight culture started when PH became the "call center" capital of Asia. Since BPO or Business Process Outsourcing boomed, companies are catering to clients in the other side of the world which means they are working on a totally opposite timezone. So to keep themselves awake at night, there, coffee. :)
I've always had this theory that one of the quickest way to adapt to the hot and humid weather in the Philippines is to change the chemistry of your body by changing your diet. A rice based diet is what helps people adapt better to the tropical heat. Because it gives you the needed energy to burn without the heavy protein build up that a pure meat and potatoes diet gives. Western high protein diet is good for packing in the muscles and fat to adapt to the cold winter climate, but here, all that fat and muscle would be just like wearing a heavy winter jacket in the desert, it makes you sweat and feel sluggish in the hot tropical climate. Once you've changed your diet and your body has adapted to the temperature, you'll find that you can tolerate the heat and sweat more and can appreciate putting on more clothes for the texture and their sweat absorbing properties. And if you still feel very hot, you can always have some cold refreshments to cool down or if the opposite, get something hot if you feel cold.
@ObeyJay13 ah but those countries you mention have a fairly similar diet like the Philippines so they are also able to adapt to the tropical heat. I didn't say fat and muscled people per se have a hard time adapting, I said the high protein diet that produce dense muscle tissues and fats in the west makes it harder for pople to adapt to the tropical climate.
When I went to the Philippines few years ago, one of the things I noticed was the patience of the Filipinos when it comes to driving. Wow! I can't believe how patient they are. Here in the US. There's honking, swearing 🤬, and some other forms of showing anger or short temper. It's not a surprise why there's a road rage. So, driving can be very stressful here.
This is heartwarming guys. I especially liked when you mentioned the Filipinos’ resilience and how it’s rubbing off on you too. Some would misunderstand our “come what may, we’ll find a way” attitude. It’s not always a positive thing but I think it’s one of our endearing traits and I guess one of the things that we want our foreign friends to pick up on. Having been very used to natural disasters that we cannot stop but only do our best to prepare for, has instilled in our culture a certain psychological strength to battle the many hardships in life. And also your comment about the climate is very true. There have been studies linking weather to behaviours and seasons to personalities, so the idea’s not far-fetched. And for us Filipinos, it’s an advantage: we may not always like the heat, but the perennial sunny day contributes a lot to our “sunny” disposition in life. I’m glad you are enjoying your stay in the Philippines, even if you are limited to just being the city.
What I really love about you guys is that you're not just influencers, you're inspiring influencers. You influenced your subscribers to be healthy by sharing your lifestyle and principles but not in a highly manner. My husband inspired to buy an espresso machine because for you George! Keep doing what you do guys.
I chat with Filipino's online a lot and sometime find myself talking like them online. On my second trip there it was 30 C or more and the day after I came back to Canada it went to -30 C. Talk about temperature shock. Typhoons won't bother me much as I lived on the east coast of Canada for a few years and I mean right at the ocean and you have gale force winds in the winter with snow and freezing rain so I think I can handle a typhoon. I drove for a few days in Scotland and adapted to it fairly quick. Only got honked at one time lol. As a truck driver I see so many bad drivers every day and they would not like what I have to say to them haha. The east coast of Canada is a slower pace of life very similar to the Philippines so that part is ok. I can't wait to move to the Philippines as I know my life will be much better and as they say It Is More Fun In The Philippines.
I am in Birmingham at the moment and I always love watching you guys. From the Philippines ( Bicol) and now British living here. So proud of you both. Have a nice life. Xx
I love the fact that the first thing you guys mentioned was resilience. It's a really good trait to have adopted from living here. Even if you're not aware, you've been sharing some of your traits and habits with us as well by uploading your videos. I have learned to become open-minded just by watching you. Thanks George and Lucy. 😍 I hope you can travel again.
I just rewatched your first video of when you first arrived in the Philippines. And the differences are quite noticeable. But yes, you guys look more relaxed and happy over here. And that's what living is all about! 👍😉
The coffee shop at night culture can also be attributed to the number of business process outsourcing companies in the country. Most of them work on afternoon and night shifts (UK and US daytime) so many call center workers patronize this coffee shops to start their day. In Makati and BGC some coffee shops run 24 hrs like convenient stores.
I agree. Here in my town coffee shops are closed at around 8? But Milk tea shops are open until midnight! 😂 Milk tea is life. (edit: not anymore because of the curfew hours)
@@petertullemans ever since the boom of the business process outsourcing industry in the Philippines, a lot of businesses grow with them as well. Not just coffee shops, in business districts, special economic zones and industrial parks which are the hubs of these BPO companies, a lot of shops and stores run for 24 hrs a day / 7 days a week. Restaurants and fast food operate round the clock. You'll even see bars and pubs full of people drinking at 7am to 12nn when many of these BPO workers end their shifts. Even SM Hypermarket and Department Stores in some malls open 24 hrs during December to give those who work on night shifts a chance to do their Christmas shopping.
Such great eye opener. My last visit in the Philippines was 12 years ago. Thanks you for this. I have to agree with everything you said. I love watching your videos and seeing my country in your eyes. And as always, to support my favorite vloggers, I never skip ads.
Roylan Bade can they a permanent resident here if they want to without becaming naturalized pilipinos? It seems we dont have a law about that here for foreigners like them. In the US once you lived there 8 years straight they can grant permanent residency already but now thousand of pilipinos are facing deportation..
I can relate to that I'm a Filipino living here in Southern California the stress level here is too high like everybody is in a rush, you cannot even have time to have a conversation with your neighbor, unlike in the Philippines whenever we go on vacation, upon arrival in Manila for some reason that stressed feelings suddenly disappear like turning off a switch.
I’m proud of you guys of your stay in the Philippines. Your change in your personality in staying in the Philippines is somewhat a high breed way of thinking way of life... I mean it’s like two worlds in one... and your openness is good to teach other people how to live... And hoping that all or at least most people in the world must learn... more power and use your flatform for teaching others... 😊🇵🇭👍🏼
In addition, Filipinos believe that if it's God's will to die then die. In the south aside from earthquakes, typhoons and floods there are also wars and bombings. Filipinos have adjusted to all sorts of problems, even their neighbor's midnight karaoke, hence they just smile and don't easily back down in life.
That is not to say we won't make an effort to heal ourselves, of course. But the thought can balm our pain a little and it makes us less bitter about life and the fragility of life. Sometimes, we even think it's the good people that God claims first to save them from further suffering here on the mortal world/plane. Sometimes we think some people die in pain or had to suffer before they died as punishment for the grave sins they've done while they were alive. I can't explain it very well but I think having explanations to things we don't understand or sure about, no matter how superstitious or supernatural they are in nature, gives us a bit of comfort and keeps us from getting bitter and encourages us to think more about karma. Being conscious about karma encourages us to be more kind or at least, not intentionally bad.
I actually throw stones on our neighbours roof if they went overboard with time singing karaoke😅 or I call the barangay Captain to shut them up... Hahahah so, we are not all, very patient with karaoke at midnight especially that we are in the suburbs..
Hi thanks for loving our country, culture,artists documentaries & doing reactions that made us be known to others especially like you foreigners👌💖🇵🇭💖💖. God bless👼🙏
Been living in the UK for almost 7 years now. I can totally make a reverse adaptation of this video (being a filipino living in the uk) haha! I had fun watching this can totally relate 😊
I love seeing your guys' transition from living the life in the UK to the Philippines. I've watched you since you first stepped in the Philippines for Vacations and now you're actually living here. Bummer I never crossed paths with you guys back in Iloilo in 2019 though. Much Love from a fellow Filipino
I'm Filipino but my family moved to Canada when I was a child. Every time we go back to visit, it's always puzzling to me how people there could wear jeans in the extreme heat. I always pack my suitcase with light cotton and linen clothing to combat the extreme weather. I guess our bodies adapt to the climate wherever we live. Our winters here could reach negative 30-40 and I would trade Philippine's hot weather over winter any day!
This the reason I left my job abroad and set myself working here.. It's just feel different if I'm in pH.. Though a lot of things going on around us.. But I feel life simple living..
Using rice cooker is like driving an automatic (forgive the analogy). We usually cook rice "manually"... measuring with the first line on your finger, removing the lid when the water boils, then low heat when there's little water left and putting the lid back on. Then you wait until its cooked. But cooking large pots of rice for fiestas on wood fire is a whole different category. (They measure water using the lid of the pot)
Hi Lady! There's another point, regarding rice cooking. There are times that while the rise is luck of water, during cooking,the could half cook..immediately, put some salt on the cover and liveth. And have a good result. That's the way it is..bye.
Thank you for accepting the lifestyle of being Filipino. I rarely make comments to vlog. But i can't help not to say how you were able to live the Filipino ways. You give positive feedback about life. I really appreciate when you said you have been living better life away from your comfort zone that you were used to. It makes me proud Filipino base on things you have been adopted to. More positive vibes... ❤🥰🤩
I lived and worked in london for almost 6 years and I can relate about the malls you guys are talking. But I like Harrods,Selfridges and bond street shops. Walking in the piccadily circus is a breeze but it will grow on you unlike manila,makati,taguig,alabang, etc which has a lot to offer and yeah pinoys party all day and night long hahaha and we really love to eat anytime we wanted as long as there is an open store 😁 Now I’m here living in the US and it adds more the missing part of my soul looking back and forth again and again to come back to Phil. Nature is the best part of the Phil and the rich culture and hospitality of the people like no other plus you include their simple smile and happiness. Galing na ako sa mdaming bansa pero maniwala kayo mga kababayan mas maganda ang pinas babalik balikan mo talaga..kya mahalin nyo ang sariling atin at magpasalamat at i share sa iba na marunong magpahalaga at malasakit sa bansa natin. Thanks guys hope you enjoy more of your time in our country.
I really admire how George can easily adapt to driving on the "wrong side" of the road let alone deal with the chaotic driving conditions in Metro Manila.
I enjoyed watching most of your vlogs I really can’t wait to go back to Philippines I missed a lot the massages I always get there and it’s so inexpensive. I wish this pandemic will be over soon so we travel back to Manila.
Security makes us feel secure, not threatened, that's my mindset as a Filipino. I don't trust a security guard who has no gun! The bigger their guns, the cooler. Lol
I'm in UK right now, and missing the security back there in Philippines. Recently, someone took our bike (2 bike locks on per bike) on the hospital (inside hospital premises) we're working and the security done nothing at all. And we feel frustrated that we miss a strict security back home.
Been here 22 years. 1. Still can't get used to it going dark by 6:30pm 2. Everyday sort of melds into each other. Weekends don't seem to matter here, it's just another day. 3. Filipinos answering in a negative way or positive way to a question. For example: John is not at work today is he? Yes. What yes he is here or yes he is not here.
Hahaha I laughed on your #3 example. Maybe because some are shy to talk in English and sometimes saying "Yes" is a lot easier for them than to continue explaining in english. But I think you've noticed that after saying yes they will keep on making hand gestures trying to convey what they want to explain to you. It's funny. 😄
Because filipinos are FORTUNE tellers ask jokoy. We can understand one another like....get that one please and you just point with your lips ...and presto you get what you want. Or in telling stories like duh " nakita ko yung ano grabe talaga yun tapos yung ano nagalit . ...and then your friend will answer ganun talaga yun."
I love this Vlog!! Migrated to Canada and living here now and this Vlog brought back all the feels!! I am terribly missing home especially shopping malls!!
I like how you adapted positively to item 9 "Patience". As a filipino, I've seen how people in Manila endures waiting in line to get a ride going home or to work even if it's under the heat of the sun. I hated it that was why I always rent just a walikg distance away from my place of work.
Love this vlog! Refreshing to hear you're adapting to the Filipino culture with positivity. With strong family ties, Filipinos can live and adapt anywhere in the world.
Please learn to speak our language Tagalog. You guys are smart enough to do and learn it. We believe in the both of you! Like Bret Maverick, Kyle "Kulas", Will Dasovich and others. It will be fun and an asset. Think about it... 👍😉
You two have surely acclimatized to the Filipino ways of living and "thriving" in the tropical "jungle" of Philippine social and cultural fabric of life. To hear your positive impressions of your observations are music to the ears of us natives. Thank you.
I totally relate with the guards. When I first came in NZ i noticed the lack of security. I am used with security guards in the Philippines :) Been here for a year now
I love your content. Thank you for that heart warming insights about the Philippines, the Filipinos, Filipino mindset and of Filipinos common everyday practices. I hope you guys stay longer in the Philippines. More Power.
Its true.. Im living in kuwait for almost 8 years im totally adopt theyre life style, even attitude in the good way, stay safe guys much love from kuwait ❤️
Hey, that's cool 👍😊 I think drinking coffee in the evening has become a trade or a habit because of the Call Center Agents or the people working in BPO or ( Business Process Outsourcing ). Because they are working on a night shift so they need coffee to keep them going. Also i do appologize for the "Filipino time". Honestly, that is one of the attitude that should be corrected. Because we need to be professional and should also consider that maybe the person that we are goin to meet is also busy. ✌🏽😊✌🏽 Love lots 👍😊❤💯🇵🇭
New subscriber here. I’m a Filipina living in US but lived in London in 2000-2008 so I got so excited about Brits living in Philippines. I must have watched 100+ videos in the last 3 nights ( so yes, I’m losing sleep lol). But loved watching all your videos & will continue to watch more of it.
No. 10 Island Time! Both the city traffic jams means late timing is forgivable, and then in the province, the casual relaxed vibe of swaying palm trees and waves hitting the beach also means time is atmospherically slowed down, not rushed, and but a mere construct reducing the pressure to be on time? My guess as a Filipino-Australian and occasional visitor
Honking in RP is really more about getting the attention to say hey I'm here. It's more informational rather than road rage. I think it's because they don't want to hit people who might not be aware of his/her car presence.
I totally agree with your comment to having a more relaxed, mentally& emotionally healthier being here in the phils coz you get to live in a "chiller pace". I am a filipino and have migrated to the US. But decided to leave the american dream and came back to the phil for a "quality kind of life" over green money. Inner peace & hapiness is more precious than anything money can buy, right?
Food sharing is fun, especially with friends, loved ones and family! You get to taste everything while socializing. To Filipinos, eating isn’t just an individual activity you do to refuel, it’s also a time to socialize. This is why in Filipino offices, everyone has lunch (or take yosi breaks) in groups. We have this thing called “boodle fight” where enormous amount of food is laid out on banana leaves and we just eat with friends or family members with our bare hands. To me, eating “naked” (by that I mean without utensils) is like making love to the food. Imagine licking that sauce off of your fingers! Haha. It taste so much better and natural. Of course, you need to sanitize your hands beforehand but yeah, it’s one of my favorite things about Filipino culture.
When you live and survived the Philippines, you practically can survive anywhere. You become adaptable in any situation because you know how to cook rice without a rice cooker.
Love the vlog because it was somewhat intimate. There was definitely a moment in there where it felt like being in the same room as George and Lucy. It made me feel like I was just casually hanging out with a close friend. You guys are the real ones!
its nice to hear positive comments about the philippines, may foreigner said the work environment in the philippines is more relaxing compared to other country
barbie doll, what kind of filipino language because when you filipino language is composed of several major languages, tagalog, bisaya, hiligaynon, bicol, ilocano, to name a few.
I really like your comment on driving. I notice that too when we visited the Philippines. People don’t get mad when you’re cut off. Everyone is doing it. For them it is if it is free and safe it’s fine. Everybody wants to go to a certain place and should not waste time. It is not being disrespectful but just being more practical.
I laughed when you mentioned the security guards out there, when I was staying in Boracay I saw a small open minibus with six armed policemen they just get out and walk along the beach. No problem! Also when going into a Costa Coffee shop the security guard was just opening the door and welcoming you in.
Very true about the driving part, guys!!! I think u have adapted so well in our culture coz We welcome you guys with an open heart.Enjoy Philippines!!💖
Hello guys! Im filipina living here in the uk now for 10yrs, as i say i still loved going home every christmas or holiday season, coz here in uk christmas just quiet and boring, unlike in the philippines i really enjoyed with family.
speaking of adapting to earthquakes, the houses in Pinas used to be cement ground floor and wooden second floor. and on eating with people, it is a sign of gentility to share your food, however small the piece (no joke); that's how you get on with the bigger hardships in life here.
I miss the “ laid-back” life in the Philippines that’s why you never hear “ being depressed “ from Filipinos. That word is just taboo. We are resilient bunch! Just move on, pick up where we left off! I live in the US now but still consider Phil as my home.
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I agree with you guys i stay in Europe for almost 3 yrs the mall there’s no guard and every sunday they’re close
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Where's number 6 ?
What's number 6 ?
There's a saying, it's better to be late than never..😂😜
I lived over 20 years in the Philippines. You made me homesick! So true that Filipinos are happy and joyful people. It was a great place to raise my children!
George sitting while he has his knees up on the couch is a very filipino thing. 😂😂😂
exactly hahaha😂😂😂
So true
I agree! This is a Filipino mannerism. 😄
Yeah.
Hahhaha which my father don't want us to do before.. Coz ur like a lazy person.. Well you know old people.. Hahhah weird stuff
When George says” I think we live a better life here, and were in the right place physically and mentally”
Me: 🥺🥺🥺 you guys 😢😍💕
Love to watch your vlogs.
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Makes me feel proud when someone from other country finds Philippines a better place to live. Thank you!!
Anong minutes po nung sinabi nya yan? 😍
@@lyhj_3007 17:23 po
I can relate. Arriving to the US years ago, I still prefer some Filipino ways. Yes, we still share food when we eat outside 😂. I miss Filipino time... here you need to be on time hence the road rage, hence the worry, hence the rudeness of people who live here. Everything is a rush and needs to get done on time... now now now... ohhh i miss the stress free laid back Philippines. Just lay back sit down and eat my cheap champorado 🤤😆
😂😂😂 champorado! Delish!
I don't think the rudeness of some people is due to time constraints.. Here in Europe people are very particular with being on time, hence they don't take time for granted..I had to adjust from being so used to Filipino time, where we take our time to just making time to be on time.
Champorado with tuyo on the side .......hehe
Wow champorado
People in the west are just rude in comparison to Filipinos period.!
Filipino time is not a good thing, productivity is not good with such laid back attitudes... but yes it is so easy and chilled out in the Philippines. Life is easy so there and people are a lot more friendly 😊
Oh my you nailed it. I’m a Filipino living in US. My first job here I noticed people just eating by themselves in their desk. Also us Filipinos when we are eating & a friend comes by the first thing you say is “ want to have some”. You can’t just go on munching without asking. In the Philippine offices we have coffee time one in the morning around 10am & one at 3pm. Usually we gather in someone’s desk & chit chat or we go to the cafeteria in groups....at least during my time there.Also you are right, there is always a place to go to eat & hangout any time of the day or night & you feel like you are always surrounded by people. In the US when we go on long drives seldom do you see people hanging out outside their houses. In fact it became a game for our family during road trips....we would say oh look there’s someone out there. I was in the Philippines from Feb 3 to Mar 7 (almost got locked down there) & loved the feeling of being surrounded by friendly people all day long, going out to eat , travel to the islands , being pampered in the salon/spa, home massages & just be happy. I can’t wait for this virus to go away so my hubby & I can come back. Why go to the Caribbean, Hawaii & other island countries....helloooo the Philippines is the place to go. Some foreigners are afraid...the foreign media sometimes exaggerates the news. Well their loss....
This is true. Foreign media really does exaggerate the negatives of the Philippines 😔 You and your hubby and family are welcome to vacay and visit your home, PH, again!
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Mark Onick true!
Exactly our thoughts too! Why go to Hawaii when afew hours more you’re in the Philippines already😬😉
Patience, resilience, positive attitude, laid back lifestyle, slow paced, less worries, less pressure and being happy in small things makes life more beautiful. Live simple, live life before it leaves you.
Drinking coffee at midnight culture started when PH became the "call center" capital of Asia. Since BPO or Business Process Outsourcing boomed, companies are catering to clients in the other side of the world which means they are working on a totally opposite timezone. So to keep themselves awake at night, there, coffee. :)
I've always had this theory that one of the quickest way to adapt to the hot and humid weather in the Philippines is to change the chemistry of your body by changing your diet. A rice based diet is what helps people adapt better to the tropical heat. Because it gives you the needed energy to burn without the heavy protein build up that a pure meat and potatoes diet gives. Western high protein diet is good for packing in the muscles and fat to adapt to the cold winter climate, but here, all that fat and muscle would be just like wearing a heavy winter jacket in the desert, it makes you sweat and feel sluggish in the hot tropical climate. Once you've changed your diet and your body has adapted to the temperature, you'll find that you can tolerate the heat and sweat more and can appreciate putting on more clothes for the texture and their sweat absorbing properties. And if you still feel very hot, you can always have some cold refreshments to cool down or if the opposite, get something hot if you feel cold.
Interesting theory! 👍
makes a lot of sense.
Great points. Gulaman anyone?
This makes sense 👍👍
@ObeyJay13 ah but those countries you mention have a fairly similar diet like the Philippines so they are also able to adapt to the tropical heat. I didn't say fat and muscled people per se have a hard time adapting, I said the high protein diet that produce dense muscle tissues and fats in the west makes it harder for pople to adapt to the tropical climate.
When you are resilient, you become more tolerant and then you become less entitled and less whiney!!!!!!
That is a fact.
True
I totally agree. And there is less stress.
Julie Francis amen!
Exactly.
Phillipines is a nice country 😊, love from India 🇮🇳.
I have known many Indians they are respectful and nice!😊😊
The Filipino trait that I don’t really like is being late. We should respect each other’s time.
I agree. Although it became a norm here in the Phil, being punctual is really important in all areas of your life.
True
@Hannah Leung Not when I moved to the US. People here value each other’s time.
When I went to the Philippines few years ago, one of the things I noticed was the patience of the Filipinos when it comes to driving. Wow! I can't believe how patient they are. Here in the US. There's honking, swearing 🤬, and some other forms of showing anger or short temper. It's not a surprise why there's a road rage. So, driving can be very stressful here.
Because traffic here on the Philippines is forever
If there is one thing we Filipinos are sure about, it's that there will always be bad traffic.
We always expect traffic
bruh we legit are placed FIRST on the list of the Worst Traffic in the world lmao
Dude are we talking about the same country? HAHAHAH
This is heartwarming guys. I especially liked when you mentioned the Filipinos’ resilience and how it’s rubbing off on you too. Some would misunderstand our “come what may, we’ll find a way” attitude. It’s not always a positive thing but I think it’s one of our endearing traits and I guess one of the things that we want our foreign friends to pick up on. Having been very used to natural disasters that we cannot stop but only do our best to prepare for, has instilled in our culture a certain psychological strength to battle the many hardships in life. And also your comment about the climate is very true. There have been studies linking weather to behaviours and seasons to personalities, so the idea’s not far-fetched. And for us Filipinos, it’s an advantage: we may not always like the heat, but the perennial sunny day contributes a lot to our “sunny” disposition in life. I’m glad you are enjoying your stay in the Philippines, even if you are limited to just being the city.
What I really love about you guys is that you're not just influencers, you're inspiring influencers. You influenced your subscribers to be healthy by sharing your lifestyle and principles but not in a highly manner.
My husband inspired to buy an espresso machine because for you George!
Keep doing what you do guys.
I chat with Filipino's online a lot and sometime find myself talking like them online. On my second trip there it was 30 C or more and the day after I came back to Canada it went to -30 C. Talk about temperature shock. Typhoons won't bother me much as I lived on the east coast of Canada for a few years and I mean right at the ocean and you have gale force winds in the winter with snow and freezing rain so I think I can handle a typhoon. I drove for a few days in Scotland and adapted to it fairly quick. Only got honked at one time lol. As a truck driver I see so many bad drivers every day and they would not like what I have to say to them haha. The east coast of Canada is a slower pace of life very similar to the Philippines so that part is ok. I can't wait to move to the Philippines as I know my life will be much better and as they say It Is More Fun In The Philippines.
We would be happy to be welcome you here Brian
Don't worry about weather in the Philippines. U will be ok and enjoy it. Welcome soon 🇵🇭💯💖💐🙏
@@ferdinandcabasugsanchez2427 Thanks and hopefully I will be there in 2022
@@rjvillana Thanks I hope to be there in 2022
Just drink water, water to lessen the heat. Take a bath 2 -3x.
I am in Birmingham at the moment and I always love watching you guys. From the Philippines ( Bicol) and now British living here. So proud of you both. Have a nice life. Xx
Filipino habit sealed by George with the knee up with arm wrapped around it. 😅😂😜
Be safe! Cheers!
I love the fact that the first thing you guys mentioned was resilience. It's a really good trait to have adopted from living here.
Even if you're not aware, you've been sharing some of your traits and habits with us as well by uploading your videos. I have learned to become open-minded just by watching you. Thanks George and Lucy. 😍 I hope you can travel again.
I just rewatched your first video of when you first arrived in the Philippines. And the differences are quite noticeable. But yes, you guys look more relaxed and happy over here. And that's what living is all about! 👍😉
You guys definitely look healthier, more relaxed, and happier. Cheers from the San Francisco Bay Area!
The coffee shop at night culture can also be attributed to the number of business process outsourcing companies in the country. Most of them work on afternoon and night shifts (UK and US daytime) so many call center workers patronize this coffee shops to start their day. In Makati and BGC some coffee shops run 24 hrs like convenient stores.
I agree. Here in my town coffee shops are closed at around 8? But Milk tea shops are open until midnight! 😂 Milk tea is life. (edit: not anymore because of the curfew hours)
Ahh.. makes sense. 👍🏾🇺🇸🇵🇭
I was just about to say that.. John Paul Limbo
Wow that really illuminated the actual context from a business perspective. I just thought Filipinos always have time to be social
@@petertullemans ever since the boom of the business process outsourcing industry in the Philippines, a lot of businesses grow with them as well. Not just coffee shops, in business districts, special economic zones and industrial parks which are the hubs of these BPO companies, a lot of shops and stores run for 24 hrs a day / 7 days a week. Restaurants and fast food operate round the clock. You'll even see bars and pubs full of people drinking at 7am to 12nn when many of these BPO workers end their shifts. Even SM Hypermarket and Department Stores in some malls open 24 hrs during December to give those who work on night shifts a chance to do their Christmas shopping.
Such great eye opener. My last visit in the Philippines was 12 years ago. Thanks you for this. I have to agree with everything you said. I love watching your videos and seeing my country in your eyes. And as always, to support my favorite vloggers, I never skip ads.
You two becoming a pilipino now🇵🇭👏🏼👏🏼
Roylan Bade can they a permanent resident here if they want to without becaming naturalized pilipinos? It seems we dont have a law about that here for foreigners like them. In the US once you lived there 8 years straight they can grant permanent residency already but now thousand of pilipinos are facing deportation..
I can relate to that I'm a Filipino living here in Southern California the stress level here is too high like everybody is in a rush, you cannot even have time to have a conversation with your neighbor, unlike in the Philippines whenever we go on vacation, upon arrival in Manila for some reason that stressed feelings suddenly disappear like turning off a switch.
I think you're starting to become Filipinos. 😉 We have a term for that. "foreignoy", foreigner with a heart of a Filipino. 😉
So nice to watching and listening. Your adapting our culture that.makes you well. So proud of you guyz.
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Hello ,🤗🤗
I’m proud of you guys of your stay in the Philippines. Your change in your personality in staying in the Philippines is somewhat a high breed way of thinking way of life... I mean it’s like two worlds in one... and your openness is good to teach other people how to live...
And hoping that all or at least most people in the world must learn...
more power and use your flatform for teaching others... 😊🇵🇭👍🏼
In addition, Filipinos believe that if it's God's will to die then die. In the south aside from earthquakes, typhoons and floods there are also wars and bombings. Filipinos have adjusted to all sorts of problems, even their neighbor's midnight karaoke, hence they just smile and don't easily back down in life.
That is not to say we won't make an effort to heal ourselves, of course. But the thought can balm our pain a little and it makes us less bitter about life and the fragility of life. Sometimes, we even think it's the good people that God claims first to save them from further suffering here on the mortal world/plane. Sometimes we think some people die in pain or had to suffer before they died as punishment for the grave sins they've done while they were alive. I can't explain it very well but I think having explanations to things we don't understand or sure about, no matter how superstitious or supernatural they are in nature, gives us a bit of comfort and keeps us from getting bitter and encourages us to think more about karma. Being conscious about karma encourages us to be more kind or at least, not intentionally bad.
Bahala na...is life.
I actually throw stones on our neighbours roof if they went overboard with time singing karaoke😅 or I call the barangay Captain to shut them up... Hahahah so, we are not all, very patient with karaoke at midnight especially that we are in the suburbs..
elevator scene:
filipino1: bababa ba?
filipino2: bababa
foreigner: !?!...
(Foreigner reaction to this convo) Amazing! 😱 Only one syllable and they understand each other! 😂😂😂
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Hahaha
Hahahahaha..
How about
Madapa ka?
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Lalala?
Lalala...😭
Hi thanks for loving our country, culture,artists documentaries & doing reactions that made us be known to others especially like you foreigners👌💖🇵🇭💖💖.
God bless👼🙏
Been living in the UK for almost 7 years now. I can totally make a reverse adaptation of this video (being a filipino living in the uk) haha! I had fun watching this can totally relate 😊
I love seeing your guys' transition from living the life in the UK to the Philippines. I've watched you since you first stepped in the Philippines for Vacations and now you're actually living here. Bummer I never crossed paths with you guys back in Iloilo in 2019 though. Much Love from a fellow Filipino
I'm Filipino but my family moved to Canada when I was a child. Every time we go back to visit, it's always puzzling to me how people there could wear jeans in the extreme heat. I always pack my suitcase with light cotton and linen clothing to combat the extreme weather. I guess our bodies adapt to the climate wherever we live. Our winters here could reach negative 30-40 and I would trade Philippine's hot weather over winter any day!
This the reason I left my job abroad and set myself working here.. It's just feel different if I'm in pH.. Though a lot of things going on around us.. But I feel life simple living..
Thank you for loving the Philippines. You already adapted the Filipino culture. I also love watching your vlogs and reactions
Using rice cooker is like driving an automatic (forgive the analogy). We usually cook rice "manually"... measuring with the first line on your finger, removing the lid when the water boils, then low heat when there's little water left and putting the lid back on. Then you wait until its cooked. But cooking large pots of rice for fiestas on wood fire is a whole different category. (They measure water using the lid of the pot)
Hi Lady! There's another point, regarding rice cooking. There are times that while the rise is luck of water, during cooking,the could half cook..immediately, put some salt on the cover and liveth. And have a good result. That's the way it is..bye.
Thank you for accepting the lifestyle of being Filipino.
I rarely make comments to vlog.
But i can't help not to say how you were able to live the Filipino ways.
You give positive feedback about life.
I really appreciate when you said you have been living better life away from your comfort zone that you were used to.
It makes me proud Filipino base on things you have been adopted to.
More positive vibes...
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I lived and worked in london for almost 6 years and I can relate about the malls you guys are talking. But I like Harrods,Selfridges and bond street shops. Walking in the piccadily circus is a breeze but it will grow on you unlike manila,makati,taguig,alabang, etc which has a lot to offer and yeah pinoys party all day and night long hahaha and we really love to eat anytime we wanted as long as there is an open store 😁
Now I’m here living in the US and it adds more the missing part of my soul looking back and forth again and again to come back to Phil. Nature is the best part of the Phil and the rich culture and hospitality of the people like no other plus you include their simple smile and happiness.
Galing na ako sa mdaming bansa pero maniwala kayo mga kababayan mas maganda ang pinas babalik balikan mo talaga..kya mahalin nyo ang sariling atin at magpasalamat at i share sa iba na marunong magpahalaga at malasakit sa bansa natin.
Thanks guys hope you enjoy more of your time in our country.
Thank you for appreciating the good traits and traditions of filipinos! 💖
I really admire how George can easily adapt to driving on the "wrong side" of the road let alone deal with the chaotic driving conditions in Metro Manila.
I enjoyed watching most of your vlogs I really can’t wait to go back to Philippines I missed a lot the massages I always get there and it’s so inexpensive.
I wish this pandemic will be over soon so we travel back to Manila.
Love it that you've adjusted so well. We're really a generally easy-going and fun-loving people.
Security makes us feel secure, not threatened, that's my mindset as a Filipino. I don't trust a security guard who has no gun! The bigger their guns, the cooler. Lol
I'm in UK right now, and missing the security back there in Philippines. Recently, someone took our bike (2 bike locks on per bike) on the hospital (inside hospital premises) we're working and the security done nothing at all. And we feel frustrated that we miss a strict security back home.
@@Mjtim04 that's sad. They should be called Insecurity Guards!
Thanks george and lucy for loving filipino culture you are always welcome here...stay safe and live the filipino way,
Been here 22 years. 1. Still can't get used to it going dark by 6:30pm 2. Everyday sort of melds into each other. Weekends don't seem to matter here, it's just another day. 3. Filipinos answering in a negative way or positive way to a question. For example: John is not at work today is he? Yes. What yes he is here or yes he is not here.
Hahaha
I laughed on your #3 example. Maybe because some are shy to talk in English and sometimes saying "Yes" is a lot easier for them than to continue explaining in english. But I think you've noticed that after saying yes they will keep on making hand gestures trying to convey what they want to explain to you.
It's funny. 😄
Because filipinos are FORTUNE tellers ask jokoy. We can understand one another like....get that one please and you just point with your lips ...and presto you get what you want. Or in telling stories like duh " nakita ko yung ano grabe talaga yun tapos yung ano nagalit . ...and then your friend will answer ganun talaga yun."
Funny.
It's an affirmation of your assumption 😆
I love this Vlog!! Migrated to Canada and living here now and this Vlog brought back all the feels!! I am terribly missing home especially shopping malls!!
I like how you adapted positively to item 9 "Patience".
As a filipino, I've seen how people in Manila endures waiting in line to get a ride going home or to work even if it's under the heat of the sun.
I hated it that was why I always rent just a walikg distance away from my place of work.
Kapangalan mo po Yung bagyo jk mag kaiba spelling ✌️
Awww I'm teary eyed 😊 the moment you guys mentioned how friendly filipinos are. I felt that! 😍😍😍 Keep safe Godbless
My friend : where are you now?
Me: im on my way (...just got out of bed)😂
Lol
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ahahah thats me😂😂😂
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Love this vlog! Refreshing to hear you're adapting to the Filipino culture with positivity. With strong family ties, Filipinos can live and adapt anywhere in the world.
Please learn to speak our language Tagalog. You guys are smart enough to do and learn it. We believe in the both of you! Like Bret Maverick, Kyle "Kulas", Will Dasovich and others. It will be fun and an asset. Think about it... 👍😉
Definitely the 11th filipino thing they should do!
I really love your vlogs. I'm currently here in the UK and I can really relate in almost all things being a Filipino here. Cheers to great videos! :)
Love this kind of content! Hope you make a video of your top 10 vlogs for us to rewatch! 🤗
You two have surely acclimatized to the Filipino ways of living and "thriving" in the tropical "jungle" of Philippine social and cultural fabric of life. To hear your positive impressions of your observations are music to the ears of us natives. Thank you.
I totally relate with the guards. When I first came in NZ i noticed the lack of security. I am used with security guards in the Philippines :) Been here for a year now
I love your content. Thank you for that heart warming insights about the Philippines, the Filipinos, Filipino mindset and of Filipinos common everyday practices. I hope you guys stay longer in the Philippines. More Power.
This only shows you love the philippines :) love you both too. maraming salamat !
Its true.. Im living in kuwait for almost 8 years im totally adopt theyre life style, even attitude in the good way, stay safe guys much love from kuwait ❤️
Hey, that's cool 👍😊
I think drinking coffee in the evening has become a trade or a habit because of the Call Center Agents or the people working in BPO or ( Business Process Outsourcing ). Because they are working on a night shift so they need coffee to keep them going. Also i do appologize for the "Filipino time". Honestly, that is one of the attitude that should be corrected. Because we need to be professional and should also consider that maybe the person that we are goin to meet is also busy. ✌🏽😊✌🏽
Love lots 👍😊❤💯🇵🇭
New subscriber here. I’m a Filipina living in US but lived in London in 2000-2008 so I got so excited about Brits living in Philippines. I must have watched 100+ videos in the last 3 nights ( so yes, I’m losing sleep lol). But loved watching all your videos & will continue to watch more of it.
Trully. a late person is happier than the one who's waiting😂
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lolz
Well if there's no one thats early and waits no one will come because some people only come when their friends are waiting. Lol
haha relate
No. 10 Island Time! Both the city traffic jams means late timing is forgivable, and then in the province, the casual relaxed vibe of swaying palm trees and waves hitting the beach also means time is atmospherically slowed down, not rushed, and but a mere construct reducing the pressure to be on time? My guess as a Filipino-Australian and occasional visitor
Honking in RP is really more about getting the attention to say hey I'm here. It's more informational rather than road rage. I think it's because they don't want to hit people who might not be aware of his/her car presence.
Or if you see your friends driving in the road while driving, you honk at them like “ hey buddy! “...
@@someoneelseright4671 LOL, pwede!
Happiness is where your heart and home is..adjustment and adapting to your environment makes your life goes by much, much easier. I love this blog.
I just want to tell you guys that i agree that coffee is life❤😊❤
I totally agree with your comment to having a more relaxed, mentally& emotionally healthier being here in the phils coz you get to live in a "chiller pace". I am a filipino and have migrated to the US. But decided to leave the american dream and came back to the phil for a "quality kind of life" over green money. Inner peace & hapiness is more precious than anything money can buy, right?
I've always thought people in the UK would order coffee every hour. I stand corrected.
Food sharing is fun, especially with friends, loved ones and family! You get to taste everything while socializing. To Filipinos, eating isn’t just an individual activity you do to refuel, it’s also a time to socialize. This is why in Filipino offices, everyone has lunch (or take yosi breaks) in groups. We have this thing called “boodle fight” where enormous amount of food is laid out on banana leaves and we just eat with friends or family members with our bare hands. To me, eating “naked” (by that I mean without utensils) is like making love to the food. Imagine licking that sauce off of your fingers! Haha. It taste so much better and natural. Of course, you need to sanitize your hands beforehand but yeah, it’s one of my favorite things about Filipino culture.
Love the content! Love George's shirt! Love Lucy's nail color and outfit! Love you both! Forever and always 😘💖
I've shared this video to my siblings in UK Canada and Manila. We've lived around the world for awhile so this brings so much memories. Thank you.
Gosh you guys are probably the poshest adaptee here in the Philippines, such fun ☝️✌🏻👌🤟😘🥰❤😍
When you live and survived the Philippines, you practically can survive anywhere. You become adaptable in any situation because you know how to cook rice without a rice cooker.
Watching from Zürich ,Switzerland 😂
Love the vlog because it was somewhat intimate. There was definitely a moment in there where it felt like being in the same room as George and Lucy. It made me feel like I was just casually hanging out with a close friend. You guys are the real ones!
when youre smiling more often, you're pretty much becoming more Filipino
Thank you for showcasing the Philippines to the world and thank you very much for being a Filipino now. God bless you!
Comment and edit, it's the habit especially when we love the vlog a lot. 😊😊😊😊
its nice to hear positive comments about the philippines, may foreigner said the work environment in the philippines is more relaxing compared to other country
I'd like to see both of you actually try to learn the filipino language 😁
Barbie Doll but which language? I understand there are at least two different Philippine languages spoken, depending on which island you come from.
@@ddjjss 170+ actually.
@@ddjjss How bout Tagalog ?
@@ddjjss they are living within Metro Manila, so to answer your question, its Tagalog they have to learn first.
barbie doll, what kind of filipino language because when you filipino language is composed of several major languages, tagalog, bisaya, hiligaynon, bicol, ilocano, to name a few.
I really like your comment on driving. I notice that too when we visited the Philippines. People don’t get mad when you’re cut off. Everyone is doing it. For them it is if it is free and safe it’s fine. Everybody wants to go to a certain place and should not waste time. It is not being disrespectful but just being more practical.
This particular blog should be titled “ The Filipinazation of British couple” 😂😂😂😂
I love you guys😘😘 new follower here!
Leaving and working here in London but a Filipino blood & still filipino heart.
Take care guys❤️❤️❤️
Ang komento ko lang ang nag iisang tagalog na lingwahe dito. 😂
Di ka nag iisa dai😂
Ang Pag sa salaysay mo ay nag iisang tagalog na wika dito.
“Ang kumento ko lang ang nag-iisang Tagalog na lenggwahe dito.” :)
Ambot lang Kung tinuud na pero kabalo ko kasabot ka ani
I am a Fipina, living here in the UK with my English husband, its nice compliments from you two about my country.I always enjoy watching your video,
I laughed when you mentioned the security guards out there, when I was staying in Boracay I saw a small open minibus with six armed policemen they just get out and walk along the beach. No problem! Also when going into a Costa Coffee shop the security guard was just opening the door and welcoming you in.
Your husband is a nice man we met today with my kids at Worthing outside in your house while we are walking. Good luck & God bless to you both
coffee at 12noon and 12midnight is ❤️
shopping is life here
"window shopping" 😂
Hello george@lucy! Thank you cuz you love here always watching you! You look more handsome and beautiful here. Take care and God bless you!
You should travel and experience torres farm of baylosis squad. Hooe for collab with them.
Very true about the driving part, guys!!! I think u have adapted so well in our culture coz We welcome you guys with an open heart.Enjoy Philippines!!💖
This is a healthy conversation. ❤
You guys really looks good when you starts vlogging in the Philippine. It really shown to your vlogs looks healthier and beautiful.
Hi George and Lucy. Please react to Uncle Roger's reaction to Jamie Oliver's version of egg fried rice. It's hilarious!
Hello guys! Im filipina living here in the uk now for 10yrs, as i say i still loved going home every christmas or holiday season, coz here in uk christmas just quiet and boring, unlike in the philippines i really enjoyed with family.
Hello lovely couple.😊watching from Singapore 🇸🇬 lovelots♥️😊
speaking of adapting to earthquakes, the houses in Pinas used to be cement ground floor and wooden second floor. and on eating with people, it is a sign of gentility to share your food, however small the piece (no joke); that's how you get on with the bigger hardships in life here.
I can't imagine why still had some people dislikes this video...
Hello lucy@george! Thank you for enjoying staying here in the philippines im happy for hearing that. Stay safe and enjoy. God bless you!
I miss the “ laid-back” life in the Philippines that’s why you never hear “ being depressed “ from Filipinos. That word is just taboo. We are resilient bunch! Just move on, pick up where we left off! I live in the US now but still consider Phil as my home.
Stress free, no constraints; more fun in the Philippines.. glad you are enjoying your assimilation into the culture...