A ride around Dumaguete…
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- Dumaguete is a city in the Philippines, located on the island of Negros. It is the capital of the province of Negros Oriental and is known for its natural beauty, vibrant culture, and the presence of several educational institutions. Here are some key facts and attractions related to Dumaguete:
Nickname: Dumaguete is often referred to as the "City of Gentle People" due to the friendly and welcoming nature of its residents.
Silliman University: One of the city's most prominent landmarks is Silliman University, a well-respected institution of higher learning in the Philippines. The university has a beautiful campus and plays a significant role in the city's educational and cultural life.
Rizal Boulevard: This scenic waterfront promenade in Dumaguete is a popular spot for leisurely walks, enjoying sunsets, and sampling local street food.
Apo Island: Dumaguete is a popular hub for divers and snorkelers, mainly because of its proximity to Apo Island, a renowned marine sanctuary. Apo Island is famous for its coral reefs, diverse marine life, and underwater photography opportunities.
Casaroro Falls: Located in the nearby town of Valencia, Casaroro Falls is a stunning waterfall that is accessible through a challenging hike, rewarding visitors with a breathtaking natural beauty.
Bais City: Bais City is not far from Dumaguete and is known for dolphin and whale-watching tours in the Tanon Strait, where you can see these magnificent marine creatures in their natural habitat.
Dumaguete Cathedral: The St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral is a significant religious landmark in the city, known for its beautiful architecture and historical importance.
Local Cuisine: Dumaguete offers a range of delicious local foods, including seafood, as well as delicacies like budbod (sticky rice with chocolate), and "silvanas," a popular dessert.
Festivals: Dumaguete hosts various festivals, with the Buglasan Festival being one of the most prominent. It showcases the province's culture, arts, and heritage.
Transportation: You can reach Dumaguete by air, with the city having an airport (Sibulan Airport) that offers domestic flights. Additionally, there are ferry services connecting Dumaguete to other parts of the Philippines, as well as Cebu, which is a major transportation hub in the region.
Dumaguete is a charming and welcoming city known for its natural attractions, cultural diversity, and educational institutions. It's a popular destination for tourists seeking a combination of adventure, relaxation, and cultural experiences
I like your videos with a drone that gives an overview of where one moves. You were driving a bit fast and unexpected things happen all the time with such an unclear traffic picture, be careful since nothing changes if you arrive 5 minutes later.
Traffic speeds are pretty low actually. Especially compared to the west. It looks like I’m going faster than I am.
New subscriber here, enjoying your channel, keep it coming!!
Thank you John! Will do!
Great content Chris. You and Jo are the DumaGetMe Dynamic Duo. I just subscribed. Thanks.
Thanks for the sub!
Thanks for the ride Chris and Jho. It’s great seeing the sites with you.
Our pleasure!
I like seeing bloggers doing videos like this! Helps to show the area rather than just being in one location. I know you can’t talk much but is nice to see more of the phills
Glad you enjoyed!
Ready to be back on my bike. Looked like a fun ride.
Some really good riding here
Nice video Chris. Great idea to give us a bird's-eye view like this. You have a beautiful woman and you're living in a beautiful place. Enjoy.
Thank you kindly!
When I move there I will be going to all the tourist spots and doing all tourist activities
Same here :-) I have fun with it
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nice ride through dumeguete. I've seen this town so many times, I can almost believe I was there before. watched for about a year of vloggers talking about duma, mainly Old Dog, and thought I'd enjoy being there. however, after talking to my daughter in-law and finding your channel, I decided on cebu for my initial landing spot. I will eventually come and visit duma, along with other parts of the philippines. however, I prefer the luxuries of condo living, not renting a house or an apartment. was wondering if Jo's back gets sunburned being on the bike.
James, I really feel Cebu City is a great place to start.
I was hoping to see you walk the market 😢 Nice 😊 drive though, what would you say is the max speed you reach on the roads up to Valencia?
We were going to shoot the market but we got into some rain and left shortly after getting there
I really like the 360 degree camera it gives a whole new perspective. Jo was masterful running it
Really incredible isn’t it? And yes she is too :-)
What is the camera system you use, when riding ?
How do you film that? Is that a drone flying behind you? Quick vid on my equipment…
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I like this format, explaining the what & where while traveling. I also really like that 360 camera you got and it's post-editing capability it has like changing the viewpoint to show different views recorded during the trip (front and back traffic) without having to physically move the camera. That camera's exposure is perfect, even when the sun is in the frame--a lot of cameras do poorly with that.
I’m a big fan of this camera too. Thanks for watching,.
Welcome Chris ! Hope you enjoy your stay here. I saw you via Paul Old Dog . I've been here on & off since my Navy days in Subic 73' - 74'. Now on my 2nd Philippines wife. Took 1st one to States and she became loose American , riding cowboys all day , while I worked my butt off setting up our secure future which she scuttled. Take care Nick , NavyBlueSmoke , LST-1195, Baracks worst nightmare ( just ask him ) NavyBlueSmoke Outlook ........
Thanks for watching. Really appreciate it. Take care there:)
I can tell by the drive.... The riding there is a lot like it was when I would ride in Juarez Mexico. You really have to have so strong riding skills and sharp attention for someone else to make a bad move and you would need to react. Even the rodes remind me of Mexico.
This was a good video... It really gives you a sense of what to expect living there.
Thank you.
Thank you Rich
Unfortunately ya only need one reckless rider/driver and your toast, that’s why I prefer to drive as you have that tin box as protection. Also out of the blue, you’ll find something randomly in the road ..I was travailing by car about 6 months ago…on a three highway road and out of the blue there was a guy sitting in the middle of the road ..traffic 80kph…jeez he obviously had mental problems. On a bike your toast …
I have been riding for 45 years and I realized that while watching this I was white knuckling my iPad. I am sure you get used to it but holy cow, knucking futs! Once I got done watching, I wiped the sweat off of my brow and called my broker to double my insurance and I am not even there! I may have taken a policy out on you too :P Keep the shiny side up Chris.
Lol to funny and i hear ya. Good times and take care there:)
Been a long time since I've been to the PI, spent 3 years there, miss the laid back life style. Enjoy to day, say hello to Paul.
Will do. Hope you make it back soon
which bluetooth commmunication system did you get for your helmet? I couldn't tell if Jo has one too.
Hey Kevin. On my helmet I have the Packtalk Bold that I brought over from the US. Jo has an old Sena 10
I see no links for the facebook group? I hate to be a copycat, but in Colorado heading to Duma in March!
I haven't posted any Facebook links but I believe there are several.
Grats on coming here:) Exciting times for sure. Scouting trip?
@@CarefreeChris More of a cut and run...Was going to dispose of everything,buy a 4 runner, and do overlanding full time in the US and Mexico. Then, I stumbled across SE Asia on youtube....Getting all documents apostilled, etc. Have a place lined up in Siquijor for a month and will go from there. Kinda leaning toward Valencia due to elevation. Still have time for more homework and have not perused Facebook yet. Perhaps I will see you at TomnTom's in March(staying for 2 days at Hotel Essentia prior to Siquijor).
It's in my recent videos
What size engine does your bike have
I have a Royal Enfield Hunter 350. Really enjoy the bike.
Thanks for telling.ive heard the engine while you were riding.a thumper at that.
Good morning ☀️
Good morning!
You ever been to TayTay Rizal? My cousin lives there.
I have not but plan on exploring a lot of Negros
Nice road trip from downtown Duma to Valencia Chris.
I'm sure the novice rider can manage.
Brother can you do a vid on your bike when free, cost, good and bad aspects of bike?
BTW will y9u be in Cebu just after Xmas? I'll be stopping overnight there on my way to Northern Samar.
Cheers, hope you & Jho are having an incredible time explore Dumaguete, take care, stay safe always
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Thank you and i'll gladly do a video on my bike
@CarefreeChris appreciate Chris, in time know you busy.
I’ve don’t have scooter purely because of the dangerous situations in the phil’s, you must have had it but randomly they will just do a u turn …boom your toast on a scooter.
I hear ya. I’m glad I’m on a bigger more capable bike
@@CarefreeChris Will not stop ..some of the erratic driving by the locals ..I bet ya 70% don’t even have a license.
Another great bike video, love it!
More to come!
Ride safe cris,nice to see you in dumaguete,thats my province im from bacolod city,but now im living here in goshen,indiana
Thank you. Take care there:)
Cool camera work there
Thank you. Really appreciate it
Thanks for sharing, like the way you filmed the ride with overhead views.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Why not eh?
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Hey joejo
Hello Gamer:)
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Looks like a video game bike ride , very fun and cool!
It does:)
I was totally shocked that all roads including the national highway have intersections without traffic lights. After a few days I saw that I worked and realized the city would come to a standstill if there were traffic lights. I still couldn’t imagine myself riding a bike in that 5 o’clock traffic.
It’s pretty busy. We have been on the road a couple times and there was quite a bit of traffic. This ride being a Sunday it was pretty quiet though.
Manila and Cebu City have a lot of traffic lights. Smaller towns don't. Instead, there are "traffic aids", guys who try to do what traffic lights do. If you encounter a traffic jam, chances are high, that a traffic aid is the cause. Without him, traffic would go smoothly 90 % of the time.
This is the life here: Why to make it easy, if you can make it complicated, LOL. But I love it nevertheless.
Thanks for the video! We just visited Dumaguette for my wife’s class reunion and St. Paul’s founder’s day/homecoming. I shared your video with my friends so they can see some of the city.
Thank you so much. Really appreciate it
Hey Chris & Jo! That looks like a fun bike ride to Valencia! Someday we'll visit there and rent a scooter and tour around to see the sites.
Sounds great! We’ll try to get a two bedroom and you two can come down and visit
@@CarefreeChris Wow! Sounds awesome!
Wow great video, its been years, basically pre covid lol since i been to Dumaguete, seems like alot has changed, what time during the day did you start filming cause it seems very quiet.
Im planning to visit this Christmas this year !
It was a Sunday and I believe mid morning. For sure light traffic on Sundays
I just came upon your channel from other expat videos. I like your content compare to other channels so I smashed that subscribe button. Keep the videos coming!
Thank you so much. Really appreciate it
I sure do miss that scooter riding. I was there the whole month of February of this year. It was fun.
I love riding in this country
Hey Chris I think the format is great on this one, well done 👍, great perspective.
Awesome, thank you!
Southeast Negros Island, R.Ph. beautiful ride.
Can’t wait
I see.u have the insta360. Can u do a short explaning what camera and mic u use while rideing
Yeah. I'm using the X3 with DJI mics with a Rode lavaliere
Thank u. I just ordered the 360 x3 and was reseaeching other accessories I need to order
Motovlog 👍🏼
Thank you. Appreciate it
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Your speed :)
What's the easiest way to get to Dumaguete from Manila.? Fly?
Yeah exactly. It's a quick flight
@@CarefreeChris ok nice do you know if you can surf there
I don't think there's much surfing there in Negros outside of when it's storming