ARRIVING IN MANILA // First Impressions as Solo Backpacker
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ค. 2024
- I have arrived in the Philippines!! I am going to be solo backpacking around the whole country for the next 2 months and here are my first impressions and experiences in the capital city of Manila.
Thanks to Z hostel for having me! Check out their website here: Https://zhostel.com
My stay was kindly gifted by the team.
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Wooo hoooo! Can’t wait to watch all your Phillipines adventures 😍
Yay 🤓🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️
Yes
Choose Davao City.. Hospitality is so present here not in Manila.. even Taxi Drivers are Scam.
You are such a natural storyteller and you NAILED your talk! I MISS YOU 💛
I miss you more!
I'm so happy to see even the struggles of travel, because as you did, there's always a way out! You are such an inspiration and I love all of your videos!
I agree! Always a way out 🙌🏼 just may not be the route you intended 😅
Excited 😊 can’t wait to see more of your videos in my beloved Country. 😍🥰❤️ take care always and enjoy.
🇵🇭 in Kuwait is watching 🇰🇼
oh no now I really want to go to the Philippines haha!! Can't wait to see more of your trip !!
Haha it's a pretty incredible country!
Erin Linnea 👋👋👋
I'm not a simp but i hope i can welcome you 😂
I’m glad to see you in my hometown! Enjoy the rest of your trip!!
Thank youuu ❤️❤️
gah so excited for all the vlogs in the Philippines, hopefully going with a friend in December! :)
Woohoooo 🎉🎉❤️
Z Hostel is awesome! Welcome to the Philippines :)
This video was a lovely surprise for the end of the day! So glad you chose the Philippines for this trip-I've never been interested in traveling there before, but now I can't wait to!
Yay! ❤️ Glad you enjoyed the video x
There’s so many things and places to Vlog in Manila. Great to see you have a an awesome time. Z Hostel, got it.
Welcome my friend! Have a blast and hit up JOLLIBEE!
Thank you my friend!!! Hahahaha I STILL haven't been to Jollibee. I must get there before I leave!
Im sorry, yet what a horrid recommendation..fake food
YAY! A BB video today! great video about your travel and the problems you had. I didn't realize how modern Manilla is! Fantastic looking city. I hope you find more wifi and upload more...I can't wait to see the whole PI trip.
Thanks Bill! I hope I find more WiFi too 😅 I be been trying to upload this video for the past 3 weeks!
Thanks for the tips really useful already looked up the Z hostel too stay. The after 6 club are they on you tube? Cheers
Thank you so much for amazing travel tips in Manila! I've been sooo impatiently waiting for your first Philippines video to see what you have to say as I'm hopefully heading there this summer :)
Hope you'll have a blast there, can't wait for your next vlog!
God bless xx
I am glad you are enjoying in Manila. And I was so excited to hear positive feedback regarding our country. For sure you will enjoy there God bless you and I will keep following you while you are there fir the rest of your vacation!
So excited as I’m hoping to go to the Philippines this year!! Can’t wait to watch more vlogs. X
Yay! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for the tips on the "Grab App"...I want to travel to the Philippines one day! Safe travels and have fun!
I am glad that you made it to your Hostel, stay safe and enjoy your adventure!
It was great to meet you Christiane! Glad you're having a blast here in our country. If you want to have a lil' stroll in Manila, let us know! David is used to living here in Manila already, so we would be glad to show you around Manila. :D
Your vlog was recommended. Please keep sharing. Absolutely love your travel style and insight!!
Thanks ❤️❤️ so pleased it's being recommended ☺️
wellcome to philippines! very cool story and really enjoyed it!
When I get to the Philippines am going to stay at Z Hostel and do that hand stand in your honor ha ha ;). Have a good one and as always, cheers.
I am planning on going there in June! So I'll be watching all your videos until then :)
June is the start of the rainy season.just a heads up.
June? Bring your raincoat and rain boots!
I can be your tourist guide.
Never get in a cab that doesn't have the meter running. Dont talk to the driver. Never tip more then 15%. I got ripped off getting to malate for 400ps. Meter said 290. But its $2..
I'll be there in june too! I've been watching a couple of videos and it's been recommended to take one flight to Puerto Princessa and slowly make ur way up to El Nido and island hop to coron (bout 3 weeks) instead of wasting money and time getting all over the country on flights etc.
I am going to the Philippines in a couple of weeks, after Christmas. I haven't traveled solo in years, and I was so nervous. I almost canceled the trip.
I've been watching your videos on the Philippines for an hour now and I feel so comfortable now. Thanks for the amazing content. Keep up the good work.
I subscribed when you were just getting your PH visa in Australia. The last update is when I see you in a video and you were in Malapasqua . You arrived in PH so silently that the PH youtube community were not able to welcome you immediately. Welcome to PH! have fun!
Thank you! My Instagram is always up to date but unfortuntaely it's much more difficult to upload a YT video with the WiFi here!
I just came upon your channel and I love it!!! going home to Ph and will probably trace your steps on the islands, Thank you soo much!:)
I’m so excited for your Philippine vlogs! I grew up in the Philippines and I would love to see it again thru your vlogs! Chicken intestines are really good!
Yay!! I hope I can take you back to your home country ❤️
Idea for future video: also show those moments in your video when you are alone to give a real impression on how it is to travel alone! Love these videos keep it up.
Will do! Trying to be as real as possible in these vlogs 😅
Yeah another video! Love it 😍
Woohoooo 🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️
New subscriber from Oslo!!! Welcome to the Philippines!!! Looking forward to watch your videos
Welcome!! ❤️❤️❤️
Great Video! Im going to manila on December 29... this made me looking forward to the trip even more :)
Welcome to Manila Philippines! Keep safe and enjoy your stay here just saw your vlog now and try to watch you from now on i just subscribed and click the bell now 😀
go to eastwood at night, BGC and MckinleyHill Taguig. :) add that to your manila destinations
WELCOME! MABUHAY PO!
Greatvideo ! welcome!
Glad you enjoyed your stay
Good thing I watched all the way to end. You went to Donsol, Sorsogon. That is my hometown. So much to do in Bicol. Away from the busy ways of Manila. Just nature and locals. Can’t wait to see your vlog.
I enjoyed watching your PH backpacking trip during quarantine and now I'm super homesick (I'm filipino) and I will be re watching your PH vlogs again 💗 thanks for the amazing videos
I went to Philippines first week of November and my friend warned me about the Christmas thing 😂😂 they literally celebrate since like beginning of September apparently haha
Madness!!
Really excited for you to see the Philippines. I hope to see more videos of your travels in the Philippine islands. ;)
Missed you ❤️❤️
I love the Philippines and one of my best travel experience exploring 133 countries. Philippinos are the most giving people in the world.
welcome to the Philippines!!! . . . its good u met some vlogers as well to atleast help u out. . . yes ur ryt, if ur a foreigner, its better to stay in makati to keep u a bit more safer. just be careful, filipinos are friendly but just like anywhere in the world, dont trust just anybody. . . . enjoy! more power! . . . GOD BLESS!
Filipinos are suuuuuuper nice. When I went there, everyone was very accommodating cordial and helpful.
I went for a local artist's concert and till this day when people see my videos and ask about my trip they say: Thank you for visiting from that far (I'm from South America), hope you had a great time, etc.
The traffic and the humidity are bananas, def.! But the country, people and good vibes are worth it!. Good luck with the rest of your trip. Cheers!
Thank you ❤️❤️
Buenas tardes seÑorita. Nice to know of your visit to the Philippines. The latin america of asia.
Agree
Yes there amazing thats why I married one lol
Planning is faulty BUT quite an adventure and a great story to tell 😁 Wishing you a great trip for the rest of your stay in the Philippines!!
Gerome from G&D bloggers is my friend. They're such a nice couple. Glad you were able to meet them 😊
You just made up my mind! Philippines next 😁 Thank you so so much for your videos, they have helped me so much!
Really! That was scary. Hehehe waiting for your Siquijor video 😁
Off To Road ?
I am so glad your stay ended on a more positive light. Take care and safe travels!
Thanks ❤️❤️
Welcome to the Philippines and enjoy.
Did you dip the chicken intestine in vinegar?
Thank you for sharing. We migrated in USA 40 years ago. I'm planning to go back in our beautiful country end of this year. I definitely like to experience that place. Surprisingly no one told me about this place but you. Thanks. Enjoy your stay. Live, Love, Pray😍🤗
Welcome to the Phil! Enjoy your stay here!
Thank you! ❤️
Wellcome to the Philippines!!!
Enjoy your stay here
Ooo I stayed at Z Hostel 😊
Fab hostel hey!
It is more Fun in the Philippines, have patience and for sure you will enjoy the rest of your stay, watch FinnSnow vids and you will for sure get some ideas but give yourself a chance to explore the country!!!!!!!!! More power to your channel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great VLOG, new sub and I will binge-watch.
As the Philippines is a cash-based economy and has a low ATM count, my top tip for travelling in the Philippines and across much of SE Asia would be to download the Western Union App as your virtual ATM.
Send yourself "Pick up Cash" the rates are great the fees are low and there's usually a WU branch every few hundred metres in cities and normally within easy reach in the provinces.
I use the app to find my nearest, get directions from within the app/Google maps, usually walk there, check it's open for business. Send the cash to myself within the app, a few minutes later go to the counter with ID and the transaction reference and pick up the cash. According to the app there are 10-15 branches, 1 at the airport and 14 within a 10-minute walk, 25 branches in Makati (1/4 mile radius)
Welcome to the Philippines and have fun 😁
GLAD THAT U ENJOYED AND APPRECIATE THE PHILIPPINES!..
Looking forward to watch more of your videos 👍👍
Sorry to heard that I feel sad but stay in the Philippines is the best experiences and change your life completely. I see success in your career work just passionate an effort of love and rewarding at the end you're Winner.
We absolutely swear by Revolut! definitely definitely get one if you can! All the best with your travels in the Philippines, we would love to go.
Deffo need to get one!!
Please always bring emergency cash every time you travel 🙏🏽
Lesson learnt! That's for sure 😅
@@BackpackingBananas Bring two wallets/purses wherever you travel .I got robbed in Argentina ,including my wallet .Fortunately ,I kept another wallet in my hotel .However,I lost $ 1K US .It was an expensive lesson ,but didnt let it ruin my escapade.Never leave your purse unattended ,even inside church ,where unfortunately crime happens too.Never join friendly stranger to their place ,as you may get rob there or never accept free drinks ,as it may be laced with tranquilizer .Crime happens everywhere ,even in your own city ,as you know.I travelled dozens of countries already,always solo .When you hail a cab ,tell him or here to give you his phone numbers ,as you will be interested in availing his services again ,possibly the next day ,even if you dont intend to .This way ,he /she may not try to dupe you ,as you will be his/her repeat patron . BTW,Welcome to the Philippines ,even if Im not there.
@@BackpackingBananas And besides having an emergency currency stash, I always have 2 ATM cards with me (from two different banks). And always call the bank before you travel and tell them that you will be traveling. They will ask you what countries and for how long. What's happened to you has happened to the rest of us. Planning ahead can make all the difference. Be safe out there. PS A lot of theft and pick pockets especially on Jeepneys. Makati is the MOST developed and wealthy area in the Philippines. The further you go away from Manila, Makati (and Cebu), everything becomes way more rural and developing world.
That was a cool vlog, I hope you have a fun trip. I wouldn't mind doing a bit of that myself, the traveling.
Welcome to the Philippines, Christianne! Not a great start, but hopefully it will be your only bump on the road. Did you try other ATMs outside of the airport? Anyways, enjoy your stay and travel safe! Agreed, Justina and Micha are cool and pretty much know how to get around Manila. Take your time touring our country, you will enjoy it more.
Thank you! ❤️ Haha yes hopefully not a recurring trend for the whole trip 🤦🏻♀️ yes I did manage to use an ATM elsewhere in Manila!
Great vlog as always thank you. It sounded so frustrating with the cashpoint. Thank goodness you were well organised with the emergency supply. I will take note of this. Maybe a useful future vlog of cards out there / or what is recommended etc. .
Great idea! I must do the research myself first ☺️
Great story welcome to the Philippines! :)
Goshh, have fun and eat lots lots of good food!!
Hi Christianne! I’ve been watching your videos ever since I studied abroad in New Zealand last year and I’ve loved hearing your tips and tricks for traveling. I am graduating in May and am thinking about spending a couple weeks traveling before I have to come back and start working. I know you have gone to a lot of places, so do you have any recommendations for a student just out of college to go to for a couple weeks? I love NZ and Australia and can’t wait to go back, but I want to explore other parts of the world too. What have been your favorite places you’ve traveled to?
Central America is insane!! I love it there
U should go to palawan .. its very beautiful there. Can’t wait to visit my country
You're a good story-teller. Can't help but subscribed.
I hope that you will enjoy your travel, take care and always be careful.
How much did the taxi charge you from airport to hostel?
good thing you were accompanied by another youtubers vacationing here. i hope you had a great time
Glad you had a great time
Love your vlogs 👌🏽
Have a good time
Welcome to Manila,,, enjoy your vacation!
Hello! Glad things turned up alright for you. Stay away from taxi cabs, always watch your stuff where ever you are, and hydrate. Beware of killer mosquitos! :D
Hope you had a great time and I'm looking forward to more of your adventures.
PS. Love your smile. :)
whoever that taxi driver was. God Bless him. He's giving the entire Filipino hospitality a bad name. Anyway, awesome vlog.
MABUHAY !
Thumbs up for the Pixel 3
Are you going to Bacolod City?
Z hostel rooftop bar is a dope spot at night to hang and meet people. Love the vibes there.
When we travel I always bring about 20-40 usd (depending on location) because of this situation or I try to exchange before leaving the home airport.
Next time try to talk or ask help to locals in airport so they can guide or help you out how to get into your destination without getting scammed by a taxi drivers in manila.
Awesome video as usual! I imagine the shooker you’ve had arriving there with nooo money!!!
Do you have the TH-cam Chanel of the two youtubers you mentioned?
Cheers!
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glad to know you have you have a positive first impression of the Philippines. except the card issue. welcome to the Philippines enjoy your stay and safe travel going around the islands.
Did the taxi charged u in the meter?
Hi there! Welcome to the Philippines!
at least you got to the hostel safely. taxis in manila are most scam drivers, they do that even to us filipinos
How much did you pay to the taxi? 9,000 pesos is more than enough for 1 week.
The most important situation Miss Beauty is that you are safe. Filipinos in general are friendly & most accommodating people. We are also a welcoming people much more if you are a visitor. I'm happy that you are safe fr. a Filipino subscriber in Manila.
I brought my HSBC card from Egypt and it was bananas, I guess you have to advise the bank that you are going to Philippines, maybe they consider it high risk. Anyways! I moved to Philippines 5 years ago and I live in Makati with my wife our baby girl. Enjoy your time lady 🙏
Thank you! And you ❤️
@Z J so true.
I run an ING card, there are no atm charges at all world wide. They refund atm fees straight back into your account. This is handy for only having small amounts of cash at any one time.
4:40 What were those 2 cards you named?
Christianne, what took you so long to decide to visit the Philippines? You've been travelling around the world particularly Southeast Asia back and forth for the past 5 years but bypassing my country on all occasions? Anyway, welcome to the Philippines!
Haha it's been high on my bucket list for years! But circumstances and other opportunities kept getting in the way. I'm thrilled to be exploring now!
That was also my experience with HSBC ATM card in the past. Their card only works with HSBC ATM machines when overseas.
Haha what an adventure!! You can find Grab stand at the airport and they will arrange the trip for you even though you don't have internet connection, in case you go there next time ;) I also stayed at Z Hostel and it was soooooo nice! I was living in El Nido for 10 months and all my local friends were super friendly and funny xD Love your video and hope you're enjoying Philippines! Looking forward to more of your adventures :)
good vibes! yeah some loose change from my home country in the bottom of my bag has definitely saved me a time or two!
Need to make sure I remember this for future 😅
wow what a great story thank u so much