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Our FIRST time in the PHILIPPINES πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ / MAKATI – MANILA



We have finally made our way to the Philippines, a country that we have wanted to visit for years.

We are staying in the ultra modern Makati region of Manila. We only hd a few days here so we tried to eat as much amazing food as possible in our short time.

We met some of the friendliest people we have ever met and took more selfies that we thought was even possible.

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00:00 – Intro
01:02 – Salcedo Market
02:06 – Eating Durian
04:48 – Tacos In Manila?
05:36 – SM Mall
07:22 – Lechon
09:42 – Rizal Park
11:14 – Binondo
14:21 – Inasal
16:55 – Leaving Manila
17:55 – Our First Impressions

Originally from the Wirral, North West England we got married in 2012. After a few trips abroad we caught the #travel bug. In 2019 after 6 weeks in Japan we decided we were going to quit our jobs and take some time out to travel full time. After many delays due to the pandemic, in 2021 our dream finally came true and in November we set off on our journey.

37 Comments

  1. Lost Knox

    Please leave us as many food recommendations as you can!!!

    We have 2 months to explore the Philippines and are so excited!!!

  2. Wave 180

    There are lot of Mang Inasal ( fastfood chain ) in the Philippines
    Mix cakanansj ( little lemon ) chilli & soy sauce for dipping the chicken ..the orange one is chicken oil ..put some in your rice

  3. Wave 180

    If you come back in Manila visit BGC ( Bonifacio global city ) it is more modern thsn Makati ..
    MOA ( Mall of Asia ) is the 3rd largest mall in the world and biggest mall in southeast Asia
    Philippines has the biggest IKEA in the works located in Pasay ,Manila

  4. Steve Muchnick

    Welcome to my retirement paradise. I've lived here 5 years and I love this country. I live in Baguio but lived in Manila for 2 years. Make sure you try pork and chicken adobo and soup called Sinigang πŸ˜‹ πŸ˜‰ Stay safe kids

  6. Shella Dibulos

    Welcome sir and ma'am to this beautiful country..hope u'll enjoy ur visit here..ur new subscriber po. God bless!

  8. Jaust Mike

    How are you guys holding up with the Philippine weather? I mean its scorching hot right now, πŸ˜„ its officially Summer. Everyone just wanna stay in a room with the AC in full blast. 😁

  9. Prokopyo & Mayora

    If you have more time. Try to visit boracay, palawan, coron, cebu, baguio, batanes, baler, siargao even tagaytay and batangas. Hope you guys enjoy the food and island in the philippines.

  10. Prokopyo & Mayora

    Try Filipino food like pansit, lumpia, kare-kare, adobo, balot, crispy pata, chiacharon, bagnet, sinaing na tulingan, sisig, tapa, diningding, lomi of batangas, bulalo. Enjoy the food.

  11. joyce i

    Try tapsilog or longsilog – it’s usually eaten for breakfast b it really you can have it as meal lunch or dinner. Try adobo, sinigang, bulalo soup. Hope you explore just outside of metro Manila like Tagaytay very scenic and fantastic food too. Enjoy exploring the islands and the city. Filipinos are super friendly and welcoming.

  13. Alberto Reyes jr

    Welcome to the philippines guys.. enjoy your days and have fun and thank for visiting the philippines.. πŸ˜‰πŸ‘Œβ€οΈπŸ‡΅πŸ‡­πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­

  14. RICHELLE FERRER

    Hello guys..Welcome to Pinas, our beautiful country! A bunchful of thanks for choosing to visit here..Would u like to try to taste ripe/green mangoes..The ripes ones are very sweet because it's in season..how about going to BCG i Taguig? CORON, PALAWAN & BORACAY, our famous white sand beach resort..and our SUMMER CAPITAL in Baguio City..There are really much more beautiful and amazing places to discover here…hope u enjoy your stay! Staysafe always and have a great time guys!

  15. Eduardo Quiban

    FRUITS IN PHILIPPINES ARE NATURAL GROWING NOT STIMULANT. A TREE OF STIMULANT
    MUCH AND MUCH FRUITS PRODUCE BUT NOT TASTY.

  17. TariSindanarie

    Welcome to the Philippines! Hope you enjoy your stay. Here are some recommendations/suggestions that you may be interested in:

    Start with the urban explorations:

    1. Manila – the country's capital city. if you want to experience old Manila and its history check out Intramuros the walled city, walk through Luneta or RIzal Park then stroll around Manila Bay and experience the beautiful Manila sunset. Don't forget to enjoy a few street foods along the way. If you're adventurous enough, try the famous Balut (fertilized duck egg). Drop by Binondo and do a food crawl in the oldest Chinatown in the world.

    2. Makati – for a more modern and trendy experience, check Greenbelt, Rockwell and Ayala Triangle Gardens. There's also a Sunday Market called the Salcedo or Legazpi Sunday Market which offers an assortment of food and fresh produce so be sure to drop by when you can.

    3. BGC or Bonifacio Global City – a commercial hub known for glitzy shopping areas like Bonifacio High Street, filled with big-name brands and flagship stores. Upscale global restaurants mix with cocktail bars, hip cafes, and mainstream nightclubs. Colorful street murals and art installations make the area popular for strolling. Places to see are the Venice Grand Canal, Bonifacio HighStreet, Serendra, Forbes Town and Burgos Circle

    Land and ferry travels outside the city:

    1. Corregidor Island (Bataan) – the last bastion of the Philippines during the WWII

    2. Las Casas FIlipinas de Acuzar (Bataan) – a beach resort and heritage destination, they rebuild and showcase Spanish colonial-era mansions. you can go on a day trip or go on an overnight stay in one of their rooms.

    3. Tagaytay – Taal Volcano, Twin Lakes and enjoy food like bulalo, tawilis, coconut cream pie

    4. Batangas – there are a lot of beach resorts you can choose from, famous for Bulalo as well and the Batangas Lomi

    5. Ilocos Norte – Vigan, Paoay Church, Pagudpod, Bangui Windmills, Kapurpurawan Rock Formation, Pataput Viaduct, La Paz Sand Dunes, Cape Bojeador Lighthouse and MalacaΓ±ang of the North

    6. Baguio – Summer capital of the Philippines, temp is a bit colder. Famous for their Buco Pies, Strawberry Taho and Ube jams. Numerous parks to see: Mines View, Burnham, Wright, Botanical Garden. Other places are Camp John Hay (get yourself some warm cup of Tsokolate de Batirol), THe Mansion, Bell Tower, BenCab Museum, Valley of Colors etc>

    7. Sagada and Cordillera – after Baguio, if you feel like going more up north. This is where you can find the famous Banaue Rice Terraces (one of the 8 wonders of the world), The Hanging Coffins, Mt. Pulag, Sumaguing Caves, Marlboro Hill, Mt. Kiltepan viewpoint.

    8. Albay – home of Mayon Volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines known for its perfect cone shape. ATV Tour of the Mayon countryside and a hike up the lava wall. THey are also known for their spicy peppers so try out some of their food including the Sili Ice Cream.

    For the islands ( there are over 7,600 islands to choose from HAHAHAH)

    1. Cebu – visit Moalboal (home of the famous sardine run diving experience) and Oslob (watch and swim with the whale sharks or Butanding – the largest fish on the planet)

    2. Bohol – a short ferry ride from Cebu. There's Chocolate hills (ofcourse!), Tarsiers (you cant miss these cute little primates), Loboc River Cruise, Bohol Bee Farm (aside from the bees πŸ˜‚, one of their main attraction is their homemade ice creams at The Buzzz Cafe (yes, that's spelled with 3Zs haha) made with natural ingredients with no preservatives and a variety of unique flavors like malunggay, durian, spicy ginger etc), Panglao Island Tour and FIrefly kayaking.

    3. Siargao – tropical island in the southern Philippines, it is the surf capital of the Philippines and is a dream haven for surfers and kite surfers. Venture through the beautiful Coconut Road and enjoy a see of lush green coconut trees, cruise and enjoy a rope swing in Maasin River and ofcourse take a high dive in the famous emerald waters of Sugba Lagoon.

    4. Siquijor – also an island in the southernmost of the Philippines known as the Mystic Island of Central Visayas . The island is a serene place known throughout the country for its unique healing and mystic arts

    5. Boracay – no description necessary, i'll let the place speak for itself πŸ™‚

    6. Calaguas and Caramoan – boat ride away from Albay. Caramoan is the famed location of the reality series Survivor

    7. Palawan – known as the Philippines' Last Frontier and Best Island. It includes Puerto Princesa (e.g underground caves), El Nido and Coron. Famous for their beautiful beaches, diving spots with rich marine life and karst cliffs. For food, if you're rather daring haha try the Tamilok (I'll let you google this one LOL) and the Crocodile meat.

    And the best part of the Philippines…is its people! Filipinos are very warm and welcoming and always has smiles on their faces!

    That's it for now, sorry if it's too long but hope this list helps and enjoy!

  19. DAILY TRENDING PH

    All the people in the Philippines can speak in English. So you don't need to worry to explore anywhere in the country enjoy and have fun.GOD BLESS πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­β€οΈπŸ’•

  24. cloe

    Welcome to our humble country and its people @Philippines!πŸ€—πŸžοΈπŸŒ…πŸοΈ
    Injoy and be safe

  27. Lodivar Diomo, cartagena.

    The famous Filipino foods are, 1) Chicken adobo, 2) cari-cari, 3)sisig, 4)sinigang, 5)beef caldereta 6) milkfish 7)pork adobo 8) pork letchon 9) letchon kawali 10) lumpia shanghai 11)crispy pata, and many more…

  29. itsmenhiel20

    Have a nice stay here in the Philippines. 😊 Hoping you can visit Mayon Volcano, Tagaytay City, Bohol, Boracay, Palawan, etc. I cant enumerate all the beautiful places we have in our country. 😁
    But wherever you both go, may you have a nice and safety trips. God bless both of you. πŸ˜‡πŸ™πŸ»

  30. Tito Noy's VLOGS

    Welcome to the Philippines. You guys try our food named, sisig, balut, taho, pancit Canton, kare-kare, pork adobo,pork sinigang, crispy Pata (Pork) chicken adobo etc.

    already liked and subs your channel. Take care guys and thank you for promoting our. country..Mabuhay.

  33. EJL Recording

    Try out a filipino breakfast….like dried fish…Danggit with red egg tomatoes and garlic fried rice. Make a spicy vinegar dip for the dried dangit fish. The essence of pinoy breakfast the SILOG.

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