SIMPLE LIFE IN SAMAL ISLAND PHILIPPINES | FOREIGNERS TRY DURIAN FOR THE FIRST TIME| ISLAND LIFE
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 พ.ค. 2023
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The pigs, running around the yard, and digging up the ground. Chicks chirps, chickens cluck. It feels like we are living on a farm.
We went to the beach early to give Osman a bottle of Coca-Cola and to thank him again for the beautiful seashells.
On the way back we spotted an unusual purple chilli by the roadside. It's edible, but more often it's just planted for beauty.
Boria and I go to Davao to the immigration office to find out more about his visa. It turns out that when he entered the Philippines, he got a little stamp in his passport. It indicated the date of the visa renewal. It was a pleasant surprise for us that the Philippines gave him 1 year free stay because he entered the country with me.
We decided to go to the nearest mall to buy a few more things for the house. On the way, we stopped to admire some beautiful vases. There are also the usual ceramic pots.
Later I read that this is a tassel-shaped ficus, or Indian fig. In India it is grown as an edible plant. This fig is pollinated by only one kind of wasp, which lays its larvae in the fruit, so the fruit has to be eaten carefully. Maybe that's why Filipinos tell their children that fruit is poisonous.
We've come to the mall.
I love books. I learned to speak English, mostly through novels and English movies without subtitles. Although here children are taught English in school from an early age.
Boria was drawn to a book about building in the Philippines. We dream of building our own house in the future, too. We will have to learn about the local conditions and technology.
We bought some plant pots. I want to plant the seeds we brought back from Russia in them. I love shops that sell household items. I like to look at pots, pans, knives and kitchen utensils.
Before we went home, we went to an outdoor café. There, a new surprise awaited him.
We are going back to Samal Island. We heard that they are going to build a bridge. It will make it easier to get to and from Davao. But we wondered what would happen to those passenger ferries and barges, what would happen to the people who work there?
In the evening we went to the beach next to the ferry station. From here you can see the silhouette of Mount Apo. It is the highest mountain in the Philippines.
It's really nice to sit here and watch the beautiful sunset. Ferries come and go.
Even heavy trucks are loaded into this small ferry.
Next to the shore are the barges. In the old days they used to float majestically too, but now they're just rotting away.
There are a lot of big starfish here. Some people take them out of the water and leave them on the shore. We put the star back in the water and enjoy a swim.
The water is so warm you don't want to get out of it. The average water temperature here is 29 degrees. And throughout the year, it doesn't drop below 27.
We didn't go home until it got dark. On the way, we stopped at a barbecue stand. It smells delicious, so we decided to buy some.
I am cleaning the edible shells we found in the ocean. Turns out Boria pulled a cone snail from the bottom. It has a poisonous harpoon-shaped tooth that it stabs into its prey's body. The venom of some species of cone snail is absolutely fatal. Death occurs very quickly within five minutes. For this it is called the poison of a smoked cigarette. More than a dozen divers around the world die each year while trying to lift a beautiful cone from the bottom. It turns out that avoiding the danger is very easy. You have to grab the clam by the blunt end of the shell on the opposite side from the head.
We boiled the shells in minutes. Our favourite is the spider clam, or saang. Its meat is slightly chewy, flavourful and juicy.
A new day has dawned. We are still amazed by the greenery. We are very blessed with beautiful nature and a wonderful climate. The banana fruits are so heavy that their trees are bent over.
On the side of the road they sell colourful fish for an aquarium. The price ranges from 5 pesos to 50, depending on size.
The durian season begins. Davao is known as the durian capital of the Philippines. Today is Boria anf mama’s first taste of this famous king of fruits. Most of the durians here are from the Kalinan and Toril districts.
Many people don't like the smell of durian. It has been compared to rotten onions, sewage, or dirty socks. This is why durian is banned in most hotels and public transport. The smell is distinct, but we don't think it smells bad.
The seller opened the durian and showed us the edible pulp.
Boria can't wait to get home to taste it.
I started gardening. We have some sprouted avocado seeds and we decided to plant them.
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Darlene mag Aral kayo ni boris ng visaya din na salita kung diyan na ang napili niyong lugar para mas marami kayong magiging kaibigan diyan, friendly ang mga visaya at masaya sila kasama.
Pls keep uploading videos
Sorry Darlene I wrongly addressed you Charlene old lady here 😁
Pls.Don't skip the ads for this beautiful couple..This is Barangay Kagawad of Samal Island..thank you 8:53 9:02
Thank you very much sir🤗❤️
please look after them, thank you...
Darlene's good narration makes me glued to yr video. Happy for Boris for getting a one-year free stay in the Philippines. Stay healthy n b happy. ♥️
Thank you so much. Have a great day🤗❤️
How about your mama katya,how is her visa too...always following your blog darlene
@@islandlifebdyeah it's like watching a documentary. Her voice too is magical ☺️
I like their true ethnicity n pure genuine character
I men authenticity sorry old lady here oodles dropping most of the time 😀
I already watched all your videos without skipping ads. I will watch again Evey video. Take care guys
Thank you so much Fely. Take care 🤗❤️
Sana lagi kyong mag vlog lagi kng inaabangan Ang bgo ung vlog
Borlene always amazes me everytime they post a new vlog. Simple life from simple people who live for peace and love.
I am surprised if I can see the kikay side of Darlene when she danced just to make his husband laugh. 🥰 💖 I love how Boria examines things with detailed and close scrutiny. He really studies things with amazement and fascination. People like that can easily absorb things with real interest and fast learning. And the benefit of that is they can easily learn things with good memories and apply it as well.
Well said. True I’m observing how they’re really interact, compliment and adapt themselves growing their strong relationship.
The three of you are masters of simple living after living from A western prospective way of living, keep it up guys..
Interesting living near the sea you can have all kinds of seafoods..
Hello! Darlene. You are very smart. Intelligent woman. I want to watch more episode. Kong baga sa pagkain.. I want pa more and more videos 😂😂😂
Your Vlog “Island Life” is the best. I message you before, I said I’m from Dagupan City (Pangasinan) but I was born and raise in Davao City. But now residing in US New York City. You, Boris and Katya are very humble and simple. Mwuahhh ❤🥰🙏
I watched other Russians who are bloggers too. They lived in Negros Oriental, a town name Dauin ( hope correct spelling). I watched them in TH-cam.
Hello, good day. Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. We have more videos coming po, I hope you won't get tired of us☺️
Me and my husband are subscribed to some Russians here in the Philippines and their families too. I think you're referring to Nivy and Dmitri Stepanov. I love them.
More videos even twice a week..
Sana mapadalas PA ang upload Ms Darlene❤
Talagang inaantay ko ang inyong Vlog. Parang documentary. At saka naa-amaze ako sa choice of words mo. You are really a great feature writer. ❤️
Maraming salamat po🤗❤️
@@islandlifebd welcome to Davao city guy's. Isa Ako subscribers ninyo. Your narration is very clear and educational too. GOD bless
@@jessieasuncion5892 thank you so much, Jessie. See you around ☺️
@@islandlifebd ♥️
Thank you po for replying my comment.♥️
I'm so glad that you all settle well in Samal.Seem mom Katya and Boris like it there , people seem very friendly and helpful.All the best of you.
Ay Salamat at May bgong apload
Always waiting & watching all your videos
Darlene listen that flower on your ear could be your trademark as an island girl, keep it and wear it on all your videos..👍👍👍
My wife & I absolutely love this couple! We can relate to their journey so much, even if we are still stuck in Australia we will be in Pangasinan in paradise soon!
& can put Australia behind us!
Durian smoothie in my city here in US, cost almost $6.00, Since there is no fresh durian here, I bought frozen for smoothie, 1 box of 6 cost $12.00, cheaper to make smoothie than buy in a Vietnamese restaurant. My mixture is durian banana and milk...smoothie good, try it. Congratulations in your new exploration, never been there but I'm from Mindanao, now in USA.
Love watching your vlog, lagi kung cheni-check pag May bago bang vlog, hopefully 2 to 3 vlogs a week 😊 I’m not skipping ads as way of supporting your videos. God bless ❤
Thank you so much, Rosalea. Ganda po ng name nyo🥰. Have a great day. God bless you too ❤️🤗
Don't skip ads guys.😊
Thank you🤗❤️
@@islandlifebd your welcome.😊
Basta wag nyo ako kalimutan pag mayaman na kayo ha?😁
Basta stay humble hanggang sa matupad nyo yung pangarap nyo.laban Lang.💪🙏
If the ad is a long one, over 10 minutes, do they get paid more?
Just curious. I warch 2 long ads that are 20 minutes each.
Never do. In fact I turn on all of my devices and just to run their vlogs: on my iPhone, iPad, lap top, desk top, and TV, to facilitate more views.
@@islandlifebdlovely place.. and take care Mama Katya ..
How i wish you would live at the Russian village there in Samal so that Boria & Mama Katya will be so happy inter acting with their kababayans. You are a good story teller narrator Darlene. More subscribers to come❤
Boris and Darlene... a super typhoon is heading Luzon this week.... you are very wise to live in Davao... Davao has no typhoons..
Yes, I saw it on the news. We hope and pray that everything will be alright.
This is such a lovely presentation of how you and Boria and Mama are getting along in your adopted home Darlene. It makes me want to live there. I am a Filipino but grew up in the US and knew nothing about Samal Island. Because of this vlog I want to go there and experience the delightful story you are describing, perhaps even retire there. Thank you for your wonderful description. Enjoy your plants particularly the ones you are trying to grow from Russia. Keep us updated. I am interested to know if they will thrive in the island environment in the Philippines.!
HI Yvonne...just want to let you know Samal is still not well visited by the foreigner bloggers...due to the old warning that Mindanao is a dangerous poo lace to visit....but Davao city has been a peaceful city overall which is unfair to be listed as a dangerous area. I am a proud Davaowena, Samal is a beautiful Island you should start thinking of buying a piece of land there now before it gets to be too expensive...
I'm also planning to go back to Samal next year and retire early after living in USA for 40 yrs....
Yeah… that’s what I was led to believe: that Mindanao is a dangerous place to visit because it is a place for rebels who are against the government. I remember the tourists that were visiting and kidnapped for ransom many years ago. But I really would like to see any place in Mindanao that I am allowed to visit. I am planning of going back home next year and hopefully I get to visit Davao, Siargao, and Samal Island. Thank you for your reassurance. Who knows we’ll even buy a property while we are there.
That makes two of us.
@@yvonnehorneffer3516 .. watch another vloger (randy)an American who brought his 2 white kids and white in Davao, I thought he was crazy, if his crazy I'm crazier, I'll bring mine too, at least I can speak Tagalog.
@@yvonnehorneffer3516 th-cam.com/video/HcVj2qBAiwA/w-d-xo.html
No skipping 6 ads 👍😁, take care
6 ads? I didn't know TH-cam put that much ads. Please just skip the long ones. The most important for us is you enjoy the video ☺️
Happy to see y’all happy in living in Samal ❤ May GOD Guide you all always to the right path. Ameen ❤
may your life be bless with god's gracious blessings, wish you more happiness and reach your dreams, take care well of your mother shes so very great woman raise her son boria well❤
Great to see a new blog from you guys ... Beautifully captured scenes of Samal Island ...glad that you all like Durian so you passed to become a Davaowenos now....take care
Well done Borja and mum for trying Durian…fresh one too. I only have tasted Durian that has been turned into a candy. I love watching your videos all the way from Australia🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺….Aussie…Aussie..Aussie…oi..oi..oi
Dish, Filipino wife blogger is very eloquent. She knows her English language very well. It sounds like she is highly educated in the Philippines.
Thanks for sharing. You make me dream of moving to Samal island. Everything looks so serene and beautiful. Those figs are good and very healthy. I picked some when we went to Tagaytay last year. Just make sure they are ripe. The durian seeds are also edible, Darlene. Just boil them, then you can eat. It’s also very nutritious and healthy, and very tasty. Until next time. Please stay safe. God bless you!
Salamat sa bagong video.isa aku sa palaging nkaabang.enjoy sa new adventure.godbless sa family mo
Living island life very interested specially ur husband and ur mother in law she smile always u r lucky u have mother in law mabait cya
Darlene hello! I wonder if you might consider renting a decent size bahay kubo in a small farm in Del Monte area. I thought of this because you can actually plant and raise your own chicken. Good luck!
I really like to hear your voice and English speech. And do not be shy to sing or dance, all people do it, someone is better, and someone is worse, it is important that you like it and want to do it. Say hello to your caring husband Boris...
molodec 😊
I hope you upload more videos in a week.
Sa wakas! May new video uploaded na...Abangers ako sa videos niyo. pls upload more frequently, it will help your channel grow.
Good luck on your new life in Davao..Godbless your family 🙏🥰
Boris and mama are adopting to island life well ❤
Your vlogg is so imformative indeed
Hello! Im glad you have a new vlog! You are good in vlogging! More power to you take care, regards to your husband and mother in law 🥰
I enjoy watching your vlogs. It makes me feel like I'm in the Philippines 🇵🇭. Thank you Darlene, Boris, & sweet mama Katya for sharing your day-to-day life. Posted from Los Angeles, California🇺🇸
At last, after waiting for several days since your last vlog, you finally release your new videos. It's awesome 👌 👏 👍
Very beautiful video... I wonder if u know theres a Russian village in samal... Many russian in samal....
I always watch your vlogs .. I wish you could upload more often
Boris & Darlene , I’m glad to watched your new video , been waiting for days !! Thank you !!
Your vlogs made me company while I was confined in the hospital for several days . Been watching them over & over ...
II was surprised you enjoyed Durian .
I love the fruit !!!
Abangers palagi sa vlog niyo.❤ Keep safe always. Godbless 🙏🏼
Thank you poaay may video na naman kayo. Kung pwede sana every other day kung kaya ng time nyo po. Salamat po ingat po kayo palagi. My brothrr is in samal residing.
Woww omg!! I love those shells..very beautiful amazing pattern..❤❤
thanks may new upload kayo😍lagi po akong nag aabang sa inyo.. God bless Borlene & mum katya🙏🥰❤️
Thank you po. Take care and God bless ☺️❤️
Loved watching your videos! ❤ Very informative and the way the content is presented is very calming and relaxing. Your narration, Darlene is superb! I look forward to watching more. Keep it coming 😉
Thank you so much, Ruby🤗❤️
& the sea shells you collected are truly collectibles & rare… ❤ keep them properly… priceless… the colors & shapes are rare!!! Amazing collection!!!❤❤ besutiful sunsets too in PH…🎉🎉🎉 enjoy ur life.. ur truly an inspiration to many ❤
HELLO ISLAND LIFE THANK YOU FOR THE NEW VIDEOS VERY VERY NICE ❤❤
Thank you Ma'am Weena🤗❤️.
Nakakatuwa ang mga comments ng mga viewers nyo on encou re aging you to vlog more or upload every other day ..........but its not that easy naman .. ........on the other hand. ,.totoo naman , dahil we liked your story and content of your videos.........Quality .......kaya......... more pa....
Tibig Fig tree that fruit is nutritious. Make sure they are fully ripe and soft. They are sweet. Kinda sappy if not well ripen. We sprinkle a little bit honey and eat with some feta cheese and bread or crackers. Eating by itself is also filling. Guys should get them, they are expensive here.
Make some fig jam. Really soft is so sweet. Well I hope that variety
Sa Wakas may New Upload. inaabangan ko ito Kahapon pa eh!.. thanks Darlene Have a nice day!
Thank you very much po. Have a nice day🤗❤️
Aww! Mama Katya finally spoken! ❤️🫶🏼 i am glad yall like the durian. 😬 Be safe and take care yall!
Darlene more videos please
God bless you 🙏🙏🙏
Love to see youe lifes updates Boris and Darlene also mommy Katya...keep on vlogging we are here always ready to support you
I always wanting to watch your videos or vlog everyday. Hope you can do more. My niece has a coconut farm in samal. Hope one day i could visit it and see you. Im still here in Pasig city. Bec im a senior i cant go out often. But im sure one day i will visit you one day❤🙏❤keep safe and be healthy.
It’s good to see you guys again! Beautiful beautiful thank you! Say hello to your husband and mom in-law ❤❤❤❤❤
Gud eve guys
Good day. Hope you're doing great ❤️
Kuya has a good masculine Bing Rodrigo voice. That scones of Mama Kat is pure and inventive together with both banana and durian. You had collected many beautiful shells especially the orange ones. You can also plant on plastic bottles or large cans, Darlene. That is a very good idea for you to plant. But do not plant too much if you don't have any house yet. You will just leave it. Perhaps vegetable garden maybe if you will stay long in that area for viand and other additives for daily meal.
It's good you're becoming familiar and get use to the new place! I hope you find new friends out there!🙏🇧🇭🇵🇭
I admire.and praying for.them ..continue to.make.clogs darlene.and boris...❤
Durian ‘ LAMI KAAYU’ means ..durian is yummy’! Glad to watch your video in awhile for a week . Happy to see mama’s wonderful smile❤ I’m going home to dvo city on Aug’gods will’..very much eager to meet you guys out there! Take care..amping!
I mis your video. More videos place
Waa ang bilis matapos😭 Sana aabot ng 30 minutes ang video niyo po. Please🙏🙏
Same nkakabitin
Baka makatulog po kayo pag 30 minutes 😄. Biro lang po. Salamat sa panonood, bawi kami sa susunod na episode ❤️🤗
Pag video niyo po kahit abutin pa yan ng oras panunuorin ko parin❤️❤️. Sana po makita ko kayo lahat dito sa davao. Ingat po kayo lage Mama Katya, Boris and Darelene
God Bless, I like watching all your video
So happy to watch another wonderful vlog from you guys. Take care and God bless you always.
Hello from Texas. I skip the adds so decided to send you money. I also enjoy your videos very much. I worry about you a bit as Boris has yet to find a niche in the working world of the Philippines. However I know that he as well as you and mom are resourceful and practical. In addition you are all happy regardless of your situation, a most precious quality. All the best to you.
Thank you very much. It means a lot to us. More blessings to come❤️
I/ we don't skip ads depending... Darlene, are you and Boris working on his permanent residence or whatever is required for him not to have limited stay since you are already married. Please work on that.❤😊
Wow sa wakas may bagong upload,tlgang inaantay ko ito..
Dalagin ko maging successful kyo Darlene at Boris,God bless you always🙏💪💪
i looked at with pleasure how mum katya & boris eat the Durian… they ate them all 😂😂😂 am glad they liked Durian… made me proud of our filipino fruit!❤❤❤
Supporting you. I go out for a smoke in my balcony when the ads come in. My question is why are you still wearing a mask when outside in open space? I work in health care in Ontario and we wear mask and face shields everytime one of our patients are infected. My stress reliever is watching youtube, so when I see people wearing mask when there is no need, I just want skip.
I hope your mom is better now. 🙏
More blessings n subscribers!👍🇵🇭🇧🇭
you're a great story teller 💯❤️
Wow!, i admired you after you enjoyed consuming the king of fruits, unlike other nationalities, just by the smell 0f it they feel uneasy. fruit season and festival is near. hope you could pass all the trials and obstacle. stay safe and God bless.
Very educational vedeos
No skip ads
Yes sure no skipping ads.
Hi new to your blog. I am very touched what you and your family experienced living in Russia I hope that you found peace and happiness in the Philippines. God Bless you and your family.
Hindi ko talaga e skip, gusto ko yong mga content nyo darlene and boria regards to your mother in law, God bless po sa inyo.
Salamat po ma'am Analiza. God bless po❤️🤗
Thanks!
Thank you so much ❤️🤗
i love the flow of your video and the story and your subtle voice Darlene. Thank you so much !! Yes looking forward to your next episode. cheers !! 😊🙏
I always enjoy your videos most specifically your detailed information. Keep up the good work and thank you for all your work.
Wish I was living close by, I would love to buy all those sea 🌊 shells 🐚 from you ❤😊Stay safe and blessed 😇 good to watch you guys again.🇺🇸🇵🇭
I can almost smell the durian just watching this video. I miss my place Davao.
beitiful shell. very nice
Igos tree in English Fig Tree -the fruits is not poisonous because its's favorite eating of birds, even the chicken they eat it, and the Leaf of Fig tree is use for Cooking and it's delicious to eat.
Ang ganda ,pangarap ko rin tumira sa probinsya kc presko at tahimik .
D2 kmi QC maingay eh
Wow nakapunta po kayo jan sa baywalk,malapit lng po yan sa amin walking distance lng po mam darlene
I like this better than the other. For me, it feels better. Sanay naman ako mag-Tagalog. Tsaka parehong video din naman yun. I don't know...
Love the barbecue scene....❤
Omigolly !!! Duriaaaaannnnn ..,,, yummy 🤤 😋
Upload more often ....,,,
nice may bahay kmi pinapagawa banda jan tambo nice u stay der samal
Salamat at may bagong vedio kayo na tutuwa ako at nagustohan ang ating lugar ingat kayong palagi. mahalin mo ang iyong bianan. Godbless.
Thank you for the new video❤️❤️
remember 1 seed of durian is equivalent of ,,12 eggs. always ask the vendor for a puyat variety.
Godbless you both ❤️🙏❤️
Silent viewer here since the beginning.. always waiting for your next video 🌿🌼🦋
happy to see you and your husband and mother n law eating durian...how they love it ..good..
Beautiful vlog as always. Thanks for sharing your journey in this beautiful island. Please post more and often. Best ❤