Hey Jonathan, Bohol Island has just been declared Philippines 1st Unesco Global Geopark 2 days ago.

@brucepeterleinwand

Жыл бұрын

Great video , very enjoyable

@joeudan4820

Жыл бұрын

Cool❤

@wavemaker2077

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if you have to be proud of that. China has 34 Unesco Global Geoparks while the US and Australia have none. Well, Australia had one before but they didn't renew their membership. So it is not as prestigious as it sounds. This is obviously the brainchild of China.

@WishMeLuck143

Жыл бұрын

Whoa that's really good!

@bighand1530

Жыл бұрын

Cool

I was born and raised in the next town, 14 km away (30 mins by car), but at 17moved to a next island province for college studies and work. I was never at Anda de Boracay till I was 62. I was really amazed by this fine-sand beach, because my place, which is on the other side of Anda peninsula, has nothing but muddy swamps full of nipa palms and pagatpat trees. Although a superb sandbar of Lumislis is only 4 km away, I need a boat to reach there. At that time, the beach was very natural, devoid of commercial structures like hotels and food courts. The second time I had a visit here was 3 years later, when my mother passed away. By then, the natural beauty was spoiled by structures encroaching the beach. Then, persons soliciting sale of commercial accommodations abound, like mosquitoes. I was disappointed, much more by a roadblock that stops every car, collecting fees. As I have inherited an hectare of property of choice location in my town, I have planned to buy an RV and be an old beach bum, maybe writing some poetry as I was a poet in my teens -- then alternating as a farmer to make my property productive. What a way for an end game!

@oilairnalo

Ай бұрын

Ala Robert Frost?

Only the most virgin Pacific Ocean 🌊 water 💦 that enters the Philippines and exits to various Asian countries. Love the Philippine beaches!

Love all your videos! My wife and I will retire to the Philippines in nine years, she's a Filipina. Keep the videos coming.

@ianharman9499

Жыл бұрын

Me 7 years to Camarines Sur

What a paradise! It's crazy how calm it is

I left Philippines 1987 and I haven’t been home since then everytime I see Philippine dish makes me hungry I had been living in states for a 30 years still working here in states. Keep up the good work

Hey jonathan. I am a recent travel escapes subcribee BUT i've binged on your beautiful vlogs already! Thank you for promoting positive vibes about my country. For highlighting the natural beauty of my country and exposing the innate radiance of my peeps! It is so heartwarming to watch and virtually feel what you are experiencing. And yes, everyone may not be able to speak your tongue as well as you do but they surely can understand your heart and your English well and good! BTW, what you are experiencing now and will continue to experience (generosity, warmth, kindness, happiness, joy, do you want me to go on?....) are NOT a regional NOR a local thing, consider it given expectations wherever you are - from the north tip of the Batanes Islands to the south ends of the Sulu Islands! Soak into the warmth of my country and my people! Some helpful tips for your everyday use and knowledge - so you blend well with the locals. In our own language, our national language is called Pilipino. Outside of our language, it is named Filipino. (We do not have F letter or sound in our Filipino alphabet.) Both terms are also applicable to the Philippine citizenry. Filipino language is mostly based off Tagalog dialect. Although Tagalog dialect is spoken and can be understood in all 3 archipelagos (Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao), it is predominantly spoken in the , well, "Tagalog" region which is in Luzon, the northern part of the country. In our vocabulary and alphabet, this is how our vowels sound when you read them, you always enunciate them using the short sound version: a as in spa e as in bet i as in hit o as in on/off u as in to or moo When you are reading a Filipino menu or local street signs or instructions or anything with Filipino words, most of the time you say the word as you read it (with the vowels sound in mind ^^^). As with other languages and/or dialects, be mindful of where the accent within syllables is when you pronounce a word. e.g. Sala'-mat, accent on the 2nd syllable, and not Sa'-lamat or Salamat'. On some multi-meaning words, a shift in syllable accent may mean different thing, which might get you in a funny or troublesome situation. e.g. ba'ti - greeting, to greet; bati' - jerk-off/spank the monkey, whisk an egg, or whip a sikwate Good morning (Cebuano) Ma-a'yong bun'tag (Tagalog) Magan-dang' uma'ga Good noon (11:30ish am - 12:30ish pm) (Cebuano) Ma-a'yong ud'to (Tagalog) Magan-dang' tangha'li Good afternoon (Cebuano) Ma-a'yong ha'pon (Tagalog) Magan-dang' ha'pon Good evening (Cebuano) Ma-a'yong gabi'-i (Tagalog) Magan-dang' gabi'

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Wowwww thank you so much for this! Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to find an app or something like that to help me with bisaya. I’ve been focusing more on that since the locals in Bohol always speak Bisaya with each other, and I want to understand them, but I know I need to learn Tagalog as well. Thank you for your sub and watching as well! Plenty more to come!

@MyUeueToob

Жыл бұрын

@@travelescapesOFFICIAL Bisaya, in and on itself, is a term that comprise of different multiple dialects from the Visayas archipelago/region and NOT from the "Tagalog" region. Again, the same term can also be applied to an individual or a person hailing from that region where Bisaya (specific dialect) is spoken. These are some of the dialects that I know of are considered Bisaya: - Cebuano, spoken and understood in multiple cities/regions in parts of Visayas and Mindanao - but as the name indicates its a Cebu native tongue, Bohol, Davao City (where I had my childhood), CDO, Butuan, etc. - Ilonggo (Hiligaynon), spoken and understood in multiple cities/regions in parts of Visayas and Mindanao - Panay Islands (Ilo-Ilo, Roxas, Kalibo), Romblon, Negros, Bacolod, etc. - Waray, spoken and understood in multiple cities/regions in parts of Visayas - Samar, Leyte, and Biliran islands. - Masbateno, Masbate Island - Chavacano, Zamboanga, heavy-Spanish language influence I was wide awake during my Philippine history subject, but unfortunately, these are the only ones I remember. I hope your viewers and subscribers can share and chime in.

@wavemaker2077

Жыл бұрын

@@MyUeueToob Cebuano, Hiligaynon and Waray are languages and not dialects. Dialects are Batangas Tagalog and Bulacan Tagalog. Dialects are variations of a language. They are a little different from each other but they will understand each other. On the other hand, a Cebuano and an Ilonggo will not understand each other because Cebuano and Hiligaynon are languages and are totally different from each other. There may be some similar words but that is like there are similar words between Tagalog and Bahasa.

I'll pick Bohol over Boracay that's for sure. My retirement plan is either Siargao or Bohol but I'm leaning towards Bohol coz it's surrounded by other islands, storm wise.

@frankcentofanti9317

Ай бұрын

no hospital near there good luck

I've been to Bohol a couple of times and enjoyed it. As you can see the water is beautiful and clear and it was warm too. I don't like a beach too crowded, but I like it with enough to chat with as the people are so friendly over in the Philippines.

@asimplelifeldr

Жыл бұрын

Me too I was been twice...panglao alonah beach in Bohol was so good...if I choose Boracay or Bohol ...Bohol is my choose was really good experienced I had..❤❤

@michaelmcknight2305

Жыл бұрын

@@asimplelifeldr I’ve been to both and loved them both but think Borocay is slightly better. The people are equally as friendly and nice though

@asimplelifeldr

Жыл бұрын

I was been in Boracay last month ago ..but scuba diving only I was enjoyed...island hoping was disappointed I thought was good places what I was expected same in Bohol...but it was wrong my expectations...

@michaelmcknight2305

Жыл бұрын

@@asimplelifeldr I haven’t done scuba diving but went snorkelling at Moalboal and loved that.

@asimplelifeldr

Жыл бұрын

Yes I agree...try in siargao nice place too part in magpupungko...

Hey Jonathan -Quinale beach in Anda is a stunning beach but there are a lot of more beautiful coves you can explore in Anda. If u r still around the area, i suggest u explore Lamanok Is. From there you can go to Candijay. It's a beautiful beautiful winding road going there. Also, if I may suggest, try visit Cansiwang in Guindulman, it's the most beautiful landscape I have ever seen in all of Bohol. That and those beautiful beautiful rolling hills of Mabini and Ubay (Ubay Stock Farm). Have fun travelling and keep safe.

I went to Anda for a week back in 2020 just before COVID struck and it was just as quiet, peaceful, and relaxing then. Didn't matter what day of the week. Super friendly people too!

OMG that beach , the sand , the color of the water what a surprise , so beautiful!!

Panglao used to look like this, growing up in Panglao I always look forward have our weekly chill with the famiy at the beach, years after you can’t do it anymore because most of them are fenced or owned privately. Good to see Anda is still peaceful, hope they would preserve the town like that

@juergenernst1320

Жыл бұрын

I think the government owns the coastline 6m above the high tide mark. Weird how beach access becomes ever harder...

A friendly reminder…. Please do not leave you backpack on chair or table in a public place even if it’s just a few steps away…. It is better to be careful… other than that enjoy the Philippines….. though it looks like you have friendly people around you…

Thank you Mr Jonathan for promoting our nature of landscape through out the Philippines

Much, much quieter than Boracay. And the water...❤ Picturesque place indeed!

Kinda impressed that you learned a lot of bisaya words tho. Keep it up Jonathan 🎉

I recently discovered your channel, I thoroughly enjoy your video's. I love that you capture the wholesomeness of the Filipino people in your ventures. I went to the Philippines for the first time a year ago and can't imagine anywhere having nicer people. Keep up the great work!

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

6 ай бұрын

I 100% agree! Thanks for watching!

I own a property there in anda too. Can’t wait to retire

On the way to 100k! (Wolf whistles for Jonathan). Pls continue with your genuine interest in Filipino language, cuisine, culture and sights. Mabuhay!

Superbe endroit Bohol for Vacances

Man, from the first video I watched on your channel which was the short video of you in Tondo Market, you've earned my sub. I've watched your videos and it's very wholesome and it's amazing how you communicate with Filipinos throughout our country. Keep up the good work man!

Thank you...Mr Travel Escapes...enjoy your stay in the Philippines.

Hi Jonathan, my family and I are in Boracay now! I’m actually kinda envious of you, that looks better than Boracay beach. There is a lot of algae in the water, it’s really crowded and most places are pricey, close to America prices and sometimes even higher. Today it is really windy and the wavy on the beach. We might be checking out Anda with our next visit to the Philippines, thank you for your recommendation!

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jason! That seems to be the downsides of Boracay now. Because of its natural beauty and popularity it seems it has gotten crowded and expensive. The Philippines has thousands of islands, and I’m sure there are many more hidden gems that aren’t known by tourists.. Anda is without a doubt one of my favorite small, quiet beach towns!

@juergenernst1320

Жыл бұрын

Boracay for party, Anda for relaxing. There's almost nothing there in terms of entertainment. Palawan has awesome beaches but there are many gems all over the Philippines.

I have never heard of this place before but it looks beautiful. I like the small town vibe, not crowded and stunning beaches. Thanks for sharing

the best channel for foreign vloggers. interacting with locals and eat, live locally

I'm happy that you're blending in with the locals... ❤❤❤enjoy the gorgeous beaches be safe 🙏🙏🙏💙💙💙🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭👍🥰😍🤩😃

Love your videos, man. My wife and I spent a few days diving in Anda in February and it rained almost our entire time there so we didn't explore the town and surrounding area as much. I regret that and will have to make it back one day to rectify!

That place looks amazing. Glad to see you put out another video a little quicker this time lol.

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

hahah... The reason the last one took so long was because I was editing both this one and that one at the same time.

Thanks for flexing the Philippines in Bohol Philippines ☺️🥰🤗😇❤️❤️❤️

Jonathan thank you for appreciating the Philippines in all its simplicuty.

Agree! I was in Anda late last year and I've certainly enjoyed the uncrowded beach vs Boracay or even Panglao.

Is this another area of the beach where you went scuba diving? Beautiful, the place is just beautiful , very clear , clean water. The eatery where you ate has a LOT of different dishes , there’s one dish there that I haven’t eaten since I came here in the US , the squid with black ink . If it’s fresh has the right amount of vinegar and lots of garlic it’s so delicious. Growing up in the Philippines, we usually eat a lot of fish and other seafoods although I grew up in Manila and not in a place near the sea . When I see a blog showing a lot of food I’m so excited 😀 Till the next blog 👍👏👏👏

BORACAY AND BOHOL Both beautiful in thier own way😊 Thats why it more fun in the Philippines The more you explore The more fun you experienced🎉🎉🎉🎉

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Yeah exactly! As I mention at the very end of the video, each place is a little different and it depends on your personal preference which one fits you best.

@ermayoung1557

Жыл бұрын

New subscriber watching from California

BOHOL is the BEST, I live in Florida and have a house in Cebu, married to Cebuana but for me nothing beats the Peacock resort with the largest pool I have ever seen and a short drive from beaches.

The color of the sea water is called turquoise blue, and jellyfish infestation can be an indicator of overfishing in the area, which causes the depletion of jellyfish predatory fishes there.

You really like kinilaw.. I like it too, kinilaw na tanigue (kind of fish) really really masarap 😮

Love your videos man. Been there 6 years ago, I guess. The place is picture perfect and the foods, oooh the foooods! Superb! And yes the people is so pleasing and friendly!

I really appreciate foreigners that like those vegetable dishes with coconut milk like that banana blossom and langka. Have you tried laing?

A beach shoes is a must so your feet will never get cut with corals or rocks jelly fish come around during warm weather month of May and June after that month it’ll all be gone and don’t worry about it. Have fun Jonathan stay safe.

Thank you very much for promoting my counrty the Philippines!

I told you Anda beach is worth visiting. I hope you could also visit Candijay Rice Terraves. It's just a 30mins drive from Anda.

There are lots of beautiful beaches in the Philippines waiting to be found, islands yet to be stepped on! ☺️

That crystal clear water is really beautiful.

So nice, clear water and solemnly peaceful,I love it❤

growing up i used to not like the banana heart cooked with coconut. now, as an adult, i love it.

im happy that you like our jonathan enjoy dha amping kanunay

Wow!!! That country was blessed of natural resources!!!😮

Oh just amazing discovery.. PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 my native land.

ALMOST 💯K JONATHAN HOPE YOU HIT IT PRETTY SOON ✌️👌🙌👍👍👍 KEEP GOING GOD BLESS YOU 🙏👍✌️👌🙌💕 From California ✌️

Subscribed to you because I LOVE diving in PHP and I am from Alabama. I've been to that exact beach and Anda food park. That whole area of Bohol is outstanding!!

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

5 ай бұрын

Oh hey! Small world! That is the best beach area of Bohol that I’ve found!

@jasonr500

5 ай бұрын

hey hey brotha! That Anda Food Park is hopping on Friday and Sat. nights. They have live bands and they LOVE when foreigners get up there and sing with them. It's outstanding! I will be in boracay this fall. Safe travels to you! I am also traveling to Alabama next month to see family.@@travelescapesOFFICIAL

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

5 ай бұрын

oh really?! I may need to go check that out on a weekend I've even considered moving there.. it may be a little bit too quiet and isolated though for living there. Enjoy boracay! @@jasonr500

Thank you for loving my home province, Bohol!

Johnathan, I'm in Alabama. You make me want to come to the island ! Keep the videos coming !!

Thank you for showing Bohol! Im considering moving to Bohol and your videos really help!

Basketball fanatic kids. Crisp laughters and asking you balik balik.. Thats awesome

Hey Jonathan, I’m a new subscriber. Just want to say that I’m from this place Anda Bohol and I exactly know that beach. Thank you for featuring our Anda beach! Honestly speaking, our white sand beach is really better than Boracay & not crowded too.

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

4 ай бұрын

Heyy!! Oh I completely agree! Anda is my favorite town in Bohol! It’s amazing!!

We went there last 2 years ago very clean water few tourist going there it’s a long beach.

You portray Anda well. We are a Fil-am family with a home in Anda. I am using your video to illustrate why we love Anda.

I'm enjoying watching all your videos my friend... you are living the dream. Take care and enjoy life to the fullest out there.

that untoched beach were awesome.. its right in your footstep.. dying to go there too 😊

Hello Jonathan how are you! Enjoy the beach park👏👏😻from Calif USA foods looks delicious

anda's beach is truly one of the best beaches of bohol

Johnathan thanks for loving the Philippines. Have you decided where to finally base yourself? May I suggest that you do what Philippines Life vloggers did in Boracay wherein they instead of getting a hotel or renting an Air bnb, they struck a deal with a land owner and I think constructed a simple house or beautified an existing house. The cost turned out to be their rental and the house was according to their specs. A 2k per night in Anda is costly similar to the cost of a city hotel. God bless

Hi Jonathan, I’m from Alabama too and been to Philippines haha several times . I like Boracay but this looks like Boracay before it came popular. I have this on my list now to visit .

This will be on my bucket list for sure!

that place looks beautiful! thanks for sharing!

This is beautiful. The next time I visit Bohol, Anda will be on my list. Thanks for sharing your Philippine adventures

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Love the clear water! Thank you for showing the area. I can't wait for my visit there.

Beautiful

Another great one, Jonathan. Closing in on 100k subs. You deserve each and every one of them!

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Nighthawk! I appreciate your views and comments all along the way!

Yes i know that place very nice,

Hi Jonathan, you were right about the beautiful clear Blue water and beach fronts. I couldn't believe all the dishes that place had to choose from to eat. They had all of those pots lined up and wonder how they keep it all warm.

@worldlightchaser

Жыл бұрын

It is over 90f...😀😅

@liquorstax1

Жыл бұрын

They don’t keep it warm, which is a bit disappointing actually, but they are all like that.

good appreciation to my country mostly in bohol Jonathan.. i knew that you inlove of thos place xo of beautiful beaches and people most.. u can live or visit here as you can👍👋💪🙏😄😄🏖️🚣🏊🐠🐬

I love it, too. ANDA is simply beautiful.

We just ran across your video of Anda Beach area. Last year my Leyte wife and I came to spend 6 weeks around Bohol and Southern Leyte and she did not care for Panglao. I also have been searching for a nice white sandy beach in the Visayas and ran into this looking at Google maps. We were very pleased to see all that you showed of the town. We plan on a 3 month stay with a rental in the Dumaguete area to try out daily life for my part, but I was thinking of trying a couple weeks in the area you showed near the center of town. It looks great there! I would love to get more information on food and other local conveniences. Nice video man!

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

7 ай бұрын

Hi thanks for watching! My friends just moved to Anda and they have a channel called @millenniallegends and I’m sure they know more then I do! You can check out their channel here… and I loved Anda! Very quiet town. youtube.com/@millenniallegends?si=15JNDnop9AejWdzU

@zsempai9

7 ай бұрын

Thanks a load for the information. Keep up the videos...we enjoy them!@@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Thank you for sharing and showing we hope you okay after the typhoon I think so otherwise you didn't upload the video 😅😅 have a nice day greetings Alexander

Banana heart with coconut milk is actually an appetizer, best paired with adobo or barbecue 😋

Wow the place is beautiful and very clear blue water thats amazing jonathan stay safe.👍✌😍🙏

Wow 100K subscribers soon..!!! Congratulations Jonathan

Hello jonathan,,enjoy your day nice beach

Stunning beach love to sit and smell the coconut trees😊

Love your videos..thank you for promoting places in the philippines

I think its not crowded with non-local tourists because the airport is nearer panglao and tourists are used to staying in that area. We passed by Anda before as part of the land tour, but we still wen't back to our accomodations in Panglao. its already around 20 kilometers from Alona Beach in Panglao to Tagbilaran, then you have to travel further to get to Anda.

@michaeldooley2402

Жыл бұрын

About 112km 😮

Nice thank you for sharing ❤ the place

Thank you sir .next visit to Philippines I will visit this place.

Hi Jordan im from anda , Bohol. Our ancestral house is just right near the convent. I am glad you love anda . I was just there last Dec and it’s a beautiful place to stay esp. if ur at beachfront

It seems that Anda is not a popular tourist destination yet. There are not so many tourists walking around the town and even on the beach. But I expect more tourists to visit that place after watching this video. The tourists are just not aware that Anda has beautiful beaches.

This one here is my favorite because I want to go visit next time I'm in PI

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Ай бұрын

Anda is the quiet and peaceful town! It’s beautiful

Try Calaguas Island too, you will be amazed just how stunning the place is!😊

Take a walk along the beach at 5 am and u can see the stretch of the beach.

Thanks for posting your videos it’s very helpful when I get to come and visit my home town of Ormoc city, Leyte 🙏

Amazing place nice white sand

I had Anda on my go to list for next month. I love that I get to see it before going to confirm it is a place that I had hoped for. Great Videos!

Super nice! Enjoy Philippines! Mabuhay!

YOU HIT IT!!!!!! MY NUMBER 1 BEACH SO FAR 😍😍😎😍😍. Been here twice , and still dreaming to go back. p.s. im not frim here

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

I don’t know why I waited until now to go! Such a great spot

Oh wow! Thank you so much for sharing!! Place still looks the same except has hotels now. We were there in 2012. My cousin said it’s called Boracay de Anda (or something like that..)

I just discovered your channel and very glad I did! A perspective I very much appreciate.

Continuing to enjoy your content of the Philippines May have to check out some of your older videos from other sites

Stunning place, thanks for sharing, have to visit the next time I visit Cebu

Wow beautiful place.yummm.just watch what u eat.