Great summary of the pros and cons of travelling off season. One of the things I like about travelling off season is there is less tourists and you get to have a less commercial experience. Sometimes the people have more time for tourists and you get to know them better.
Awesome to see you show us the real life aspects of traveling there during the offseason, that is unfortunate about the weather but I am sure it is gorgeous and actually nice being the only ones there! haha That burger looked amazing, and aw man rained out again! Definitely would go there and explore sometime!
Yeah, I never want to be the type of vlogger that makes everything look amazing if I'm not exactly feeling that way,. It was rainy, but that didn't mean it was a complete bust. Still had a great time!
Man, that is some intense rainy season! Classic south east Asia monsoon weather. At least the restaurants are nice and empty when you get your food :D Thanks for the 1 on 1 chat learnt good insight into the off peak season.
Way to persevere on the intro!! Just getting off of Mount Robson, berg lake, so getting caught up. We hit Sapa, Vietnam during the rainy season, and that is when I realized that this is a time of year, for me, that I needed to avoid in future travels. Great insight!
Well, I wish you would have given me that life insight a few weeks ago! Haha it is definitely a different experience and now just need to be more strategic with my island hopping while I'm here. Can't wait to check out the Mount Robson video I'm sure is coming!
Ha, yeah...it can be hard timing..I've had some great travel experiences at the edge of bad weather patterns...for example, autumn in New Zealand, and the short lull in the rainy season in July on the West Coast of Costa Rica.... Hope the Island hopping goes well, maybe some Island get less rain in the rainy season? Footage looks great from Mount Robson...got to clear up some Jasper stuff first...which is hard to do, because it is not on par with Robson. Have a blast today!
Thanks for the great video!! super helpful and cool to see what it actually looks like in the off season. what month did you guys actually go? was it September or October? x
I am just so hesitant about visiting El NIDO during the rainy season. Your video shows me what might happen during that time😆. It is helpful for me to make a decision. Thanks.
I guess sometime you dont know when rain is going to come - regardless if you go during the "good season" - like when i went to HK it pretty much rained non stop :D - so definitely still found a way to shoot some videos and made it useful somewhat haha! although it takes an extra step and some umbrella/ponchos lol :D
Ooooh, do you have those videos of Hong Kong up? I would love to check those out. The ponchos are key, I have carried a packable rain jacket with me for the last 7 months and I FINALLY got some use out of it. Bittersweet for sure!
So far behind on videos, went back and saw I hadn't visited on this one.. We just came through Hurricane Florence, waht an experience... We are blessed to only have minor damage...
Damn, even in that crazy weather the water is absolutely beautiful and clear. The dark, looming clouds actually make it look magical and almost unnatural. How can it be so blue?! That does sound like low, low season. I went to Sri Lanka in the low season but it was just before the monsoon season properly kicked in so we only had a couple of days of rain in total. Although it was annoying when it did rain!
Oooh, love that. Sounds like you went at the perfect time. I think that is the goal, make it to a destination in between tourist season and wet season and get everything done then. Also....I just want to go to Sri Lanka in general. I can't believe I've been missing those videos, going to check them out now!
Well damn I already booked our flight for the Philippines for July this year since my summer holiday can only be used from May till August :( But I am hopefully that the weather will be nice this year! :)
Thanks for the info. I'll be there this Tuesday lol. Not my first time, staying at a resort on the beach with wife's whole family. Why did they insist on this? Dunno. All I know is I will be eating, drinking and karaokeing.
I have a serious question for you guys how did you deal with uploading vlogs to TH-cam in Philippines cos I no it’s real bad WiFi ? Can you tell me places it is good so I can go there ?
Still working on it. The first vlog took about 4 hours at a place called Art Cafe in El Nido, and this vlog took about 6 hours (overnight) at an airbnb in Cebu. It will definitely take some time, just depends on the places you go to use wifi.
Hehe in behalf of the rain, we are sorry! Yeah it is best to enjoy El Nido during summer time but expected prices for the tour are at a high price. :) Anyway, enjoy the rest of your time there!! :)
Haha we knew it was rainy season so we did that to ourselves, but it was still a great time. Can't wait to go back when it's a bit drier (even if we have to spend a couple more bucks for everything). I'm looking forward to it!
Strange, but despite the rains ruining your plans, I enjoyed this vlog a lot so I am going to give this a two thumbs up! You don't look stress out in this vlog either which is amazing.. El Nido is a boom town so the construction I am afraid will be with the town in the next couple of years. And yeah, that's the risk one has to take when visiting El Nido and the Philippine in general during the rainy season. Weather is unpredictable. Direct flights to El Nido's tiny tiny airport is a little bit expensive but if you have the money, go for it! :D
No lie, I was actually hoping I would get your approval. I didn't want to make this a negative vlog at all because we still had a ton of fun in El Nido (and it was still beautiful). We will definitely be back during the dry season and do all of island hopping we've heard so much about. As always, thanks for watching Chris!
Okay Adam, I will take your word that you're gonna be back in Palawan to give us great vlogging content! hahaha.. You are actually a pretty funny guy, I hope to see that side of you more. :D
Oh too bad about the weather you have to get back during the dry season. We love adventure and being outdoors so definitely for us it would have to be the dry season.
Yeah, it definitely seems like a place I would love while it's dry. It's still so crazy to me that southeast asia has 2 seasons (dry and wet) vs. what I'm used to.
Adam - Citizens of Everywhere haha totally get that we have close to the same kind of climate and season. Either hot and dry or cold and wet. Though its not the extremes
Adam - Citizens of Everywhere haha totally get that we have close to the same kind of climate and season. Either hot and dry or cold and wet. Though its not the extremes
Hi Adam....shame about the washout....you are not the first to show us this side of things in the Philippines off season, we. like you wouldn't enjoy it either...best to go back again when the weather will be better....we hope your next destination is better for you....
Compared to where I grew up (the US) the Philippines is very inexpensive. It's cheap, and beautiful, and the food is delicious. It is like the perfect paradise! I might never leave!
True what Adam said. Philippines is not expensive compared to Europe and the US. It gets cheaper (since last year) as the Philippine peso is weak and getting weaker still. Your Euros or US dollars will go a lot! 👍🏼
any plans to come to Poland ? Maybe Kraków ? :D haha PS. I feel bad for asking you this but mind checking out my channel ? If not then that's totally fine ! :D
your video totally helped me make up my mind 😄🙏🏽 thanks a bunch!
Great summary of the pros and cons of travelling off season. One of the things I like about travelling off season is there is less tourists and you get to have a less commercial experience. Sometimes the people have more time for tourists and you get to know them better.
Awesome to see you show us the real life aspects of traveling there during the offseason, that is unfortunate about the weather but I am sure it is gorgeous and actually nice being the only ones there! haha That burger looked amazing, and aw man rained out again! Definitely would go there and explore sometime!
Yeah, I never want to be the type of vlogger that makes everything look amazing if I'm not exactly feeling that way,. It was rainy, but that didn't mean it was a complete bust. Still had a great time!
Dark clouds and thunder are my favorite!!! That place looks awesome
It was definitely amazing. Dark clouds have a different sense of beauty to them for sure.
Thank you for the helpful tips ! :) In which month have you been there?
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Crazy rain the video must go on great share 👊🏻🤙🏻
Haha exactly! I tried my best to make due with a rainy situation.
wow fantastic✨ Wonderful video✨thanks for sharing👍
Thank YOU for watching!
Man, that is some intense rainy season! Classic south east Asia monsoon weather. At least the restaurants are nice and empty when you get your food :D Thanks for the 1 on 1 chat learnt good insight into the off peak season.
Haha thanks so much for watching. Rainy, definitely, but still beautiful. Can't wait to make it back. Glad you enjoyed our little one an one, haha
What month is this? Planning to go July end to first week of Aug
Very good video 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Way to persevere on the intro!! Just getting off of Mount Robson, berg lake, so getting caught up. We hit Sapa, Vietnam during the rainy season, and that is when I realized that this is a time of year, for me, that I needed to avoid in future travels. Great insight!
Well, I wish you would have given me that life insight a few weeks ago! Haha it is definitely a different experience and now just need to be more strategic with my island hopping while I'm here. Can't wait to check out the Mount Robson video I'm sure is coming!
Ha, yeah...it can be hard timing..I've had some great travel experiences at the edge of bad weather patterns...for example, autumn in New Zealand, and the short lull in the rainy season in July on the West Coast of Costa Rica.... Hope the Island hopping goes well, maybe some Island get less rain in the rainy season? Footage looks great from Mount Robson...got to clear up some Jasper stuff first...which is hard to do, because it is not on par with Robson. Have a blast today!
Thanks for the great video!! super helpful and cool to see what it actually looks like in the off season. what month did you guys actually go? was it September or October? x
I wanna know the same as i am planning my travel between 1-7th June. I do not know if it would rain as much during first week of June.
Wauw the colors of the sky and the sea, so beautiful 🌬☔👍🏼
It might have been rainy, but it was definitely beautiful
I am just so hesitant about visiting El NIDO during the rainy season. Your video shows me what might happen during that time😆. It is helpful for me to make a decision. Thanks.
What month did you guys go?
Is September ok to visit?
What time of the year was this?
Hi, what month did you go?
Wow.... Big waves
Perfect for surfing (maybe, I don't actually surf, but it sounded like something cool to say).
Nice job Adam. That’s some crazy rain! Looking forward to your thoughts and comparisons when you return during high season.
Haha I'm actually looking forward to the exact same thing!
El Nido looks like a beatuful city but...we prefer a little less rain. Great video!
Totally agree, I'll definitely be back.
Nice video, like the presentation and your arguments
Would still highly recommend it, just maybe when it's a bit drier. Thanks for watching!
Wow ...that's good to know..
I'll definitely have to go back!
Which month was this taken on?
LOVED THE VID EVEN WITH THE RAIN :)
Thanks a ton! I had to make due with what I had, ya know?
I guess sometime you dont know when rain is going to come - regardless if you go during the "good season" - like when i went to HK it pretty much rained non stop :D - so definitely still found a way to shoot some videos and made it useful somewhat haha! although it takes an extra step and some umbrella/ponchos lol :D
Ooooh, do you have those videos of Hong Kong up? I would love to check those out. The ponchos are key, I have carried a packable rain jacket with me for the last 7 months and I FINALLY got some use out of it. Bittersweet for sure!
So far behind on videos, went back and saw I hadn't visited on this one.. We just came through Hurricane Florence, waht an experience... We are blessed to only have minor damage...
Which month have you been there?
Hi there Adam...cool share☺
thanks so much!
Summer season is best to visit EL NIDO..
Oh I’ll be back for sure!!!
Woah that is crazy rainy season! You don't know it will rain or not!
I know it, still getting used to that!
Hello! Oh its wrong timing when you got there beause of the typhoon. And also it is rainy season.
Yeahhhhhh, that was my mistake. I'll definitely be back.
Damn, even in that crazy weather the water is absolutely beautiful and clear. The dark, looming clouds actually make it look magical and almost unnatural. How can it be so blue?! That does sound like low, low season. I went to Sri Lanka in the low season but it was just before the monsoon season properly kicked in so we only had a couple of days of rain in total. Although it was annoying when it did rain!
Oooh, love that. Sounds like you went at the perfect time. I think that is the goal, make it to a destination in between tourist season and wet season and get everything done then. Also....I just want to go to Sri Lanka in general. I can't believe I've been missing those videos, going to check them out now!
Sri Lanka is amazing. I definitely recommend it. Yay, thanks for checking them out!
Well damn I already booked our flight for the Philippines for July this year since my summer holiday can only be used from May till August :( But I am hopefully that the weather will be nice this year! :)
Thanks for the info. I'll be there this Tuesday lol. Not my first time, staying at a resort on the beach with wife's whole family. Why did they insist on this? Dunno. All I know is I will be eating, drinking and karaokeing.
What's the month
cheers
I would say go and roll with it - unless you know a typhoon or hurricane is on the way! 👍😎 ~Mav
Yeaaaaaah, the typhoon thing might have been an issue haha
very cool
Thanks so much!
I have a serious question for you guys how did you deal with uploading vlogs to TH-cam in Philippines cos I no it’s real bad WiFi ? Can you tell me places it is good so I can go there ?
Still working on it. The first vlog took about 4 hours at a place called Art Cafe in El Nido, and this vlog took about 6 hours (overnight) at an airbnb in Cebu. It will definitely take some time, just depends on the places you go to use wifi.
Off season month Aug to Nov.
wow I love el nido👍👍👍👍😍😍😍
I can't wait to go back! I have to make sure to get the timing right this time.
Nice videos I love them do you see your friend all the time or half the fine I’m asking
We talk everyday still, we both have so much going on already! Lots to see in the Philippines!
Hehe in behalf of the rain, we are sorry! Yeah it is best to enjoy El Nido during summer time but expected prices for the tour are at a high price. :) Anyway, enjoy the rest of your time there!! :)
Haha we knew it was rainy season so we did that to ourselves, but it was still a great time. Can't wait to go back when it's a bit drier (even if we have to spend a couple more bucks for everything). I'm looking forward to it!
Typhoon season too...not just rainy😆
MABUHAY DXstitch Amateur Radio early June? When did you go?
Were trying to decide right now! This makes it seem not worth it :-(
At what month did you go? Planning on going late June to early July
Strange, but despite the rains ruining your plans, I enjoyed this vlog a lot so I am going to give this a two thumbs up! You don't look stress out in this vlog either which is amazing.. El Nido is a boom town so the construction I am afraid will be with the town in the next couple of years. And yeah, that's the risk one has to take when visiting El Nido and the Philippine in general during the rainy season. Weather is unpredictable. Direct flights to El Nido's tiny tiny airport is a little bit expensive but if you have the money, go for it! :D
No lie, I was actually hoping I would get your approval. I didn't want to make this a negative vlog at all because we still had a ton of fun in El Nido (and it was still beautiful). We will definitely be back during the dry season and do all of island hopping we've heard so much about. As always, thanks for watching Chris!
Okay Adam, I will take your word that you're gonna be back in Palawan to give us great vlogging content! hahaha.. You are actually a pretty funny guy, I hope to see that side of you more. :D
Oh too bad about the weather you have to get back during the dry season. We love adventure and being outdoors so definitely for us it would have to be the dry season.
Yeah, it definitely seems like a place I would love while it's dry. It's still so crazy to me that southeast asia has 2 seasons (dry and wet) vs. what I'm used to.
Adam - Citizens of Everywhere haha totally get that we have close to the same kind of climate and season. Either hot and dry or cold and wet. Though its not the extremes
Adam - Citizens of Everywhere haha totally get that we have close to the same kind of climate and season. Either hot and dry or cold and wet. Though its not the extremes
I love el nido
Can't wait to go back when it's a little less wet, haha
Hi Adam....shame about the washout....you are not the first to show us this side of things in the Philippines off season, we. like you wouldn't enjoy it either...best to go back again when the weather will be better....we hope your next destination is better for you....
I'm hoping so as well, may have come to the Philippines at a bad time but I'm making the best of it!
would be nice without the crowds ...great Vid
That was one great thing about it, barely any tourists. Then again, there was a reason for that haha.
Is it expensive there in Philippines , like airbnb/hotels etc. ? :D
Compared to where I grew up (the US) the Philippines is very inexpensive. It's cheap, and beautiful, and the food is delicious. It is like the perfect paradise! I might never leave!
True what Adam said. Philippines is not expensive compared to Europe and the US. It gets cheaper (since last year) as the Philippine peso is weak and getting weaker still. Your Euros or US dollars will go a lot! 👍🏼
Hello my friend
Oh hello!
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It's rainning
any plans to come to Poland ? Maybe Kraków ? :D haha
PS. I feel bad for asking you this but mind checking out my channel ? If not then that's totally fine ! :D
I would love to come to Poland. Eventually I'll head up that way, there is just so much to explore in southeast asia! I'll stop by, definitely!
Let me know if you ever are in Kraków, or in Poland in general ! :D
Why would you answer this question after one night there? As soon as I heard you say that you lost credibility as someone who actually has the answer
U got a really horrible place to stay that’s why there’s so much construction. U should go to a boutique island resort