SEARCHING FOR WHALE SHARKS IN DONSOL // Solo Backpacking the Philippines
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 มี.ค. 2019
- Episode 2 Solo Backpacking the Philippines 😍
I flew to Legazpi and visited the small town of Donsol in search of a majestic Whale Shark!
Watch Tal's documentary on whale shark tourism in the Philippines - • WHALE SHARKS IN THE PH...
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It was amazing you went to Donsol.rather than Oslob. I sure you will get bonus points in life for taking the ethical tour. Keep safe.
Hope so, I love bonus points! 😅
Proud of you for going to Donsol!
Thanks bud! ❤️
here coz of you ^^
In Oslob its sure that you will be swimming with whale sharks. But Donsol is more satisfying coz the whale sharks are rather wild. Unlike in Oslob that they are being feed to stay and it's yeah very crowded. Lots of tourists. Good luck
Oh this video was so lovely, i adore seeing your travels and the diving shots were stunning!! Shame about the sharks but hey, still plenty of opportunities to come!
Thank you for going to Donsol and supporting a more ethical way of making memories. I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip. I recently came back from PH after 13 years and it's sparked a desire to see more of my country. Vlogs like yours help in bringing awareness and information for people like me who want to discover more of the Philippines. Take care and have fun!
Gutted you didn’t see them, but it seems like you’ll be heading back at some point ☺️ I loooove the editing on this one and it’s so nice to see as I’m hoping to go soon!
YAY a new video! (made my day) Love the adventure you're on. Another awesome quality video! Can't wait to see what happens next.
Thanks Bill ❤️
Christianne! You make amazing video footage!Must importantly your music choices are amazing, and this all coming from a former London U.K. DJ!Keep up the good work!✌
Thank you for doing your research on the shark dive. I’ve gone from being a fan to a being a big fan of yours 👏👏👏👏
I’m so happy you chose to do the ethical thing and tour in Donsol. It broke my heart seeing how people treat the whale sharks in Oslob :(
here from the travelling clatt ^^ - some of those clips felt like i was watching adrift!!! - sorry you didn't find whale sharks .. excited to see you in Cebu.. we were there a few months ago
Hey Christianne, sorry you did not see the whale sharks, but you did have some excellent underwater footage. Stay positive, girl, things happens that's out of your control. Kudos for wanting to protect the whale sharks! Take care and stay safe!
I appreciate how you say the names of the places well.
I’m so excited for this series, it’s gonna be legendary. I can feel it.
I hope so! 😅 ❤️
Hi Cristianne! Just found your channel and I'm already a big fan!
Sad you didn't get to see the whale sharks! But I loved the video and loved you! Tfs!❤☺
Hey I'm ur new subscriber...love ur PH vlogs of course! Explore more from Palawan, to Cebu , to Siargao and Boracay! You are in the right time in PH vacation..it's the start of summer til end of May!
If your planning on going to Mexico, you can dive and snorkle with whalesharks there too! I snorkled with about 6 whalesharks there, best day of my life! (I was in Cancun btw) on a small island calles Isla Mujeres :D
This VLOG makes me even more excited going to the Philippines!!! I'm lovin' it! 😍😍
Woooop 🙌🏼🌴❤️
I'm going to the Phillipines to dive in under 20 days and this makes me so excited!!
you do your research.. good job. ..
The ups and downs of backpacking, its all part of the adventure and experience. By the way, the ending song was simply perfect for this vlog. Have a good one and as always, cheers.
Sending some love from The Travelling Clatt! ❤
Finally.. been waiting for the travel vlogs ☺️☺️
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Well done hopefully they keep improving the nature to save more
Such a shame you didn’t see one! I’m trying to think of you have gone back on this trip from your stories but I’ll keep an eye on the vlogs to see!!
You're my fave Ellie ❤️ it was a shame but I guess it's just something I still have to look forward to on my travels somewhere in the world wherever that may be haha
How are you finding the Philippines? We were there not too long ago! You should head to Malapascua Island and dive with the Thresher sharks!! Love your videos! SUBSCRIBED! 😀
I enjoyed this video so much! Loved the music and editing. Soaking everything up cause I will travel the Philippines in July this year! ❤️
June-October is the rainy season in the Philippines.
Yeah you might wanna re-schedule your trip. That’s rainy season in the Philippines, and when it rains, it really pours. It can rain for two weeks straight. The best months to travel to Philippines is from January to April
You're a good inspiration for travel vloggers! Great video
I luckily saw one in panglao last year coming back from a diving trip. Just snorkeling but it was amazing and its much better seeing them naturally than somewhere like oslob. I've done 15 dives in koh tao as well and never seen one there.
Wonderful Video is nice to see young people enjoying the Philippines. When I first arrived most of the videos were mainly from the retirees. I have never scuba dived over here, I am quite far from the beaches. It looks like it would be a lot fun though.
It was really disappointing but hopefully on you next visit to dinsol, you will have that chance to see it.
Really fun seeing you do this solo!!
Best way 🙌🏼🙌🏼
I love the content recently keep it up girl xxx
Please don't get disappointed. The weather is always something we cannot predict. You still have a long ways to go and more places to see and I'm sure as the days go on you will have so much fun. Go back to Donsol because it is worth all the time once you see the miracle of the whale sharks. It is awesome and an unforgettable experience.
Just a little info for your next visit in the philippines. Since you like Diving. You might want to visit Malapascua, an Island in the Northern Part of the island of Cebu. They have 2 dive attraction there. You can swim with the Thresher Sharks. Aswell as dive into/near the Japanese Ships Sunk in world war 2. There was a big Naval Battle near there :) Also you can visit Kalanggaman Island/Sand Bar aswell.
Enjoy!!! I love your Vlog! 😍
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December to Feb the water can be a bit chilly in the Philippines....March to June I would say are the best times for diving.
It’s beautiful 😍
I'm sure you're going to make it to Oslob! Whalesharks want to see you too. At least make a review about the experience. Have a fun and safe travel!
I miss diving. I have a PADI rescue dive certificate but have not dive for a long time.
Your underwater footage is stunning! 😃💙 Even of you didn't see a whale shark
Thanks Danica! The corals there were great 😊❤️
Keep safe and don't going alone better go with your friends God bless
Even if you did not see any whale sharks, im glad you went to donsol instead of Oslob, Cebu. Im from Cebu by the way LOL!
asl please
@@RaminiBatangBurunzi 18, f, cebu hahahaha
@@redhorse69 hahahahaha taya subscribed nko nmu boss
Philippines great Place for fun great Place for foreigner
Don't worry, be happy (just like the song) It maybe a disappoint to missed the whale shark but just chill and relax.. (chillax)
I love your videos!
Hey, go to Western Australia - Ningaloo Reef. They do an ethical tour and swim with whale sharks, they spot them via airplane and it is almost guaranteed, but pricey. But really amazing! I would recommend it. Also, do Western Australia in general, from Pinnacles to Karijini and Broome, everything is amazing :)
You can actually just do snorkeling with the whalesharks in Donsol. I did Donsol and Oslob and honestly I prefer Donsol as well (for all the reasons you already mentioned). Btw, you can also do the firefly tour in Donsol - that's cool too! Anyway, this is the 2nd vlog of yours that I watched and I like your style. 🤙☺️ Keep them vlogs coming! Enjoy your stay in my country and safe travels! 😄👍
Thanks ❤️
Have a nice trip,travel safe it's more fun in the Philippines and Have a nice day.....
Thank you Christian ❤️
@@BackpackingBananas you're welcome👍🤩😍🤩😍👍.....
As a first-timer in the Philippines you're doing fine. Praying for your safety.
Thank you, I actually think I'm doing great 😅
just subscribed. you are so braved. try to interact with locals too. they will treat you as a family.
Good choice. Donsol is way better than what folks do in Oslob.
Having done the whale shark trip in Donsol yesterday I can't help but feel disappointed. Every blog post and video and ad I saw advertised it as a completely wild experience, ethical and with far fewer people than in Oslob. One of the key facts I saw mentioned was that each boat is limited to 6 guests only. However, what isn't mentioned is that there is no limit on the number of boats allowed to search so in my case, there were 12 boats, all with 6 guests and 4 crew, so 120 people chasing one single whale shark around the bay. With that many people and boats in such close proximity, most of the time was spent dodging other people or in many cases, not dodging, which resulted in many people having to return to shore with head injuries where they had been kicked by other guests. Actually seeing the whale shark was amazing, but with that many people it was hard for the crew to control the crowds and regulations were often broken; with multiple people grabbing the whale shark and the rules about only one boat or 6 guests per whale shark was completely disregarded.
I can imagine the conditions in Donsol ARE better than those in Oslob but I think its important to inform people on the reality of this supposed eco-interaction.
V true, I don't agree with the snorkelling there. They don't do the same with the scuba diving though, they just drop you off and you gotta hope for the best!
maybe next time would be better for you. also a reason for you to go back hehe. good decision in going to cebu at that time.
I think youre staying in the same place i did! Best sunsets ever! I managed to see the whale sharks, i was so lucky! Other girl in my dorm tried three times before she got to see one. I think you were too early in the season unfortunately :(
I swam with the whale sharks in Oslob and since been discouraging everyone from going. Didn't even post my pics cuz I just felt so bad about the situation. Only figured it after getting there. Was thinking about doing it in Oz next time.
I like the attitude and the energy. And you also know how to manage your expectations. Lol. Adv. diver here
Always important to manage your expectations, especially when diving! 😅🌴
Welcome to the ph. Wish you had a nice time in our humble country. Good vibes always.
Nice trip! Donsol is the pioneering for the whale shark, oslob is the second. And yes they feed the whale sharks in Oslob.
Nemo clown fish in different colors? Wow! Usually only orange. Im from ph but i haven't been there
Donsol
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i'll be back later for more comments ...... i'm currently binge watching beer for breakfast vlogs 😂
EDIT: "...thoroughly enjoyed this vlog, backgrnd music superb, and the underwater world breathtaking 🌊🦑🐋🐙🐟 more please!"
Such a shame that you didn't manage to see a whale shark! Like you say though, you can't really get too disappointed all things considered! We are heading here in a couple of days ourselves, so fingers crossed we manage to see them!
Missing Donsol so much. 💞
I recommend that you go to the Philippines in summer. Which starts from March til June
Love your videos so much! I’m going to America for three months in June and I should be planning and booking but I can’t help but procrastinate over your amazing content😫
I'd consider watching these videos part of your research 😅😉
Backpacking Bananas that’s what I tell myself, will be very different though ahah☺️
take care !
Always 😊
I will pray that the whale sharks will visit you in donsol. I admire your ethical conviction on marine life. Mabuhay ka!
Btw, may i know the music you used during your travel from the airport? It was nice
in Donsol it’s unpredictable if u can see the whale shark the have Manta bowl thier which is also unpredictable but in oslob everyday is reliable you’ve been there in moalboal it’s close .love ur video
OMG soooo excited to hear that you're doing your Divemaster!! Where in Mexico are you planning to do it? And yes... water can be a bit cold in the Philippines, so maybe come back end May it's the best season: vis is good, water is warm! Possibly not many fish tho cause good vis means less plankton for them but it's still good :)
I'm sure where in Mexico yet! Maybe Tulum or Cozumel 😊
i miss my hometown DONSOL
Underwater footage is unreal!
try to go to Oslob in Cebu where you can swim with the shark it's safe.
Bummer you didn’t get to see the whale sharks, but it’ll make it that much more special when you see them next time!! 👍🏻
For sure! Can't wait for that moment!!
me too for the convenience
enjoy your stay in our country. :)
visit palawan for the best dive spots.
I swam with whale sharks in coral bay Australia was very expensive but worth it I see 8 of them all sizes and even see tiger, hammerhead and manta rays I did this before I got my Padi advance
It's great that more travellers start thinking about the impact they have on places like Oslob! So proud of you that you went for an alternative instead!
Btw, have you ever been to Exmouth in Australia? They also offer swimming with whalesharks without feeding them :) unfortunately it was out of season when I was there
I have heard about Exmouth! I'd love to go one day if i ever manage it 😅 ah that's a shame! Hope you get to go when it's in season!
@@BackpackingBananas I can highly highly recommend the coral coast even if it's out of season for whalesharks :)
I'll just have to go to the Philippines instead, hopefully soon!
You probably already knew ... but typhoons and inclement weather (tropical rain storms) are common in Phil. I personally think that's why it has not (yet) become the vacation paradise that the Hawaiian Islands have become. But given that Palawan Island is attracting so much attention lately, it might lead the way. I mean, Phil is about ten times a big as Hawaii!
There are plenty of whale sharks in the Philippines & we are sorry for you were not able to swim with them. I'm sure next time. Good luck. Just keep safe.
Hi Christianne, thanks for this video 😊 What comoany did you use fir the diving and the accomodation please?
It's sad that the hotel management oversaw the cleaning of the floor. Hence, the ants' presence! Hopefully, they will see your vlog and do more to make the place happily livable!! Take care!
Do you ever dive in the UK? It's a bit morme hassle with the drive suites and everything but it can still be amazing
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I have been stuck on an island once because of bad weather. You couldn't do anything cause everything was water related. It sucks, but there is nothing you can do about it, it happens :) I absolutely love your content! I was wondering: where do you get your music from for your videos?
Hello..whats the title and artist of the music on the background pls..? Videos and music blends well. Awesome.
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great video and your beautifull
Nice 🎶 music (you tried so hard) from who is it pls?
Any recs for diving in general in Australia, but also specifically learn to dive and get my open water diver certification?
can you make a video on how you film your travel content / how you edit it e.g. your slow mo ect
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Cebu City whale shark so many there
Hi, like your video! May I ask when did you go Donsol? Which month is better to go there? Cheers! John
Typhoon was rolling in so the water was cold. Under normal conditions the water is warm everywhere in the Philippines because as you said, we're near the equator and it is a tropical country
I have to disagree, I've been here 7 weeks now, amazing weather, and still cold water haha
Did you make a flight report on your travels
Like yourvlog
After three weeks, I will go to Donsol to see mantarays and whalesharks. Please wish me luck.
True! I agree with you. Whale Shark feeding is not good actually. Maybe next time the local community should try a new stunt. Like swimming with Great White Sharks or Tiger Sharks any Sharks as long as it's not Whale Sharks. Lol Viva Filipinas 🇵🇭
Don‘t you have to wait 24hrs between diving and flying? Just wanna make sure you‘re safe 🙈 Looking forward to all the Philippines vlogs, already in love with the place from seeing your insta pics haha
It's a bit less than 24 hours, and I did! I flew the day after that I went diving 😊
Diving Moalboal will make up for the all the disappointments you've had since you arrived.🙂