Enjoy Philippines!!Filipinos are very hospitable and loving people.from NYC

Reconnecting with your roots after being away 15 years can really feel weird. Just go along with the flow, have an open mind, and be respectful of the culture and customs of the locals. Learning to speak and understand a few local words will help. Welcome to the Philippines🇵🇭❤️

@antonioespanol2123

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

How very exciting to reconnect with your Filipino culture, and it will be interesting to hear and see your reactions. The family episodes are going to be as good if not better than the previous videos.

As an American married to a Filipina, this was fun for us to watch. I can't wait to see more. - John

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks for watching! We're excited to share more with you!☺

Sunday lunch with Nicole and Mico is back! 😍 I shared Mico's questions and struggle a lot as a first generation Asian immigrant as well. The first time I went back after 18 years was a very strange experience: everything looked so familiar like in my memory, but there were also differences with the same things being much older and the newer things looked unfamiliar in familiar places. The people felt the same and different at the same time, with them being much older and have taken on much more life experiences. I also stayed for two months because I felt like I needed to be immersed and learn about my culture and heritage. I think being in-between is a strange place to be, and certainty can feel awkward and uncomfortable. However, I've come to think of myself as a bridge between the two cultures--I can help connect the two and foster understanding. Instead of seeking what I can get, I appreciate what I'm given and think about what I can give. I've learned to embrace myself as a person with my own unique, privileged experience of two cultures. Instead of being neither, I can be a good blend of both. I still get questions of "where are you REALLY from?" though 😂 I hope Mico will come to a place that fits for him too! And it's exciting to see Nicole walking this journey together with him. Also, I've never seen ads on baggage compartments in planes. I had to laugh a little at the gesture to include ads anywhere in Asia 😂. Big shout out to Nicole's backpack still looking pristine after all this travel too!

@antonioespanol2123

Жыл бұрын

Will said. Same experience

I love y’all so much! Your enthusiasm, hunger to learn and relate to different cultures, sense of adventure, and I could just keep going. So excited to watch Mico rediscover his heritage and to watch Nicole learn right alongside. What a gift to be able to enjoy. ❤

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Awe we love this comment so much! We can't wait to share more with you! It's going to be so fun ☺

Welcome and welcome back to the Philippines ❤❤❤

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very excited to finally visit again!

Welcome to the Philippines! Hope you have fun reconnecting to your roots Mico - discovering your heritage with Nicole sounds absolutely brilliant.

Excited to see this upcoming series, especially for Mico’s perspective! You also had me wondering how many takes it took for the intro… putting on your backpacks and leaving Negombo looked well choreographed! 😂

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha thanks! I think we managed with only 2 takes to get the backpack times right. We're slowly getting better 😂 A year ago it would have taken 10 takes 😅

Welcome and welcome back kababayan! It will be quite a shock to be back, take it all in as a part of the experience. I was also a former OFW and only a few years away from the Philippines (from Cebu) and there are already many changes. Enjoy your trip and Mabuhay!

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! So glad to finally be home!

Born in Cebu, grew up in Toronto. Just returned for a month backpacking in the Philippines mostly in the Visayas region. Had an awesome time reconnecting with the family. I think you will too. Enjoy the Philippines, so many things to do and places to go. The best is going local, minimize hanging out where most tourists congregate to trully get the feel of the Philippines.

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

So cool! We are excited for what the Philippines series will bring! Can't wait to share more 😊

My mom had a very similar experience immigrating to the US from the Philippines, assimilating to US culture and losing some of her Filipino identity. Thanks for sharing your story, I'm excited to see your travels there and I hope to do the same soon!

I know the excitement of going home to the Philippines and would really enjoy the days while being there. Come December 2023 I will also try to visit the Philippines and reminisging thse days that I worked, see my friends and relatives....which \i really missed a lot. Thank you for sharing this. Roland from Toronto, Canada.

I love you both!!

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! We really appreciate your support 😊 We can't wait to share our Philippines series!!

Looking forward to your guided tour of the Philippines, hopefully I will learn something,certain to be entertained, have fun much love ✌️❤️🇬🇧

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for coming along with us for another country 😁

Very happy for you both and I would like to wish you the very best, Have a wonderful vacation

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Welcome to the phil.nicole mico and God bless you enjoy your vacation

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Thank you it's our pleasure!

En Palawan el nido and coron Boracay beaches, include Calaguas beach in Cam Sur. Thank you and Welcome , guys!

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! Can't wait to share more!

Mabuhay! Welcome back and welcome to Pinas, guys!

I’m so excited for you both!! And I’m sure you will be both welcome with open arms, that’s just how Filipinos are😉

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Dont worry guys....Dont even try to meld in. It will happen to you naturally. How will it happen is the exciting part. Just enjoy your day and do your stuffs....Welcome to your roots! 😊😊😊

Just enjoy your trip welcome to the Philippines

First time watching your content and waiting for your travel vlog Welcome to the philippines

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Can't wait to share more with you 😊

Looking forward to your adventures and the content you will share to us. Thank you for sharing some background of your unique story.

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!

I really appreciate the videos that show you guys traveling from destination to destination!

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! We like to also consider it our time to tell a story as it's more fun than just showing an airport or two 😋 Glad you enjoyed!

Glad to start the Philippines series.

My half fil-aussie son moved in Australia when he was 5, he knows 3 languages but it’s hard for him to speak now, thankfully he still understand me when I speak to him in Tagalog.

Really excited about the upcoming videos!

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We are excited to keep sharing. The next video will be coming out on Wednesday!

Welcome Home ❤🎉🎉

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

So happy to be back!

Nice cant wait for the series

welcome home mico and nicole ,enjoy and have fun to every tourist destination.

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

SO excited thank you!

Just came across your videos today. Nice to see a Filipino couple that is not foreigner male and female Filipina... you guys do an excellent job of completing each other! Nice to meet my neighbors to the North (from Minnesota in the USA). I married a Filipina 7 years ago and it's been different . She's a great lady, and I LOVE her family. We have been back to the Philippine 4 times in the time we have been married. We are building a house on the island of BOHOL for when we retire. It's about 3/4's of the way done so far, so hopefully on the next trip, we'll be able to stay there vs the hotel/resort. I look forward to seeing your Canadian family interact with the Philippine family, customs, etc. Keep up the good videos!

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Haha yes I think we are a bit different that way and it's something we're proud of 😊 That house in Bohol sounds like a dream! Thanks so so much for watching and we hope you enjoy the series!

Ur 6yrs old came to Canada ...my son 4yrs old came to Canada but still speak Filipino languages

Looking forward to seeing your future videos there👌👍take care thanks for sharing

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming! Can't wait to share more 😊

Welcome to the philippines ♥️🇵🇭

welcome back

I’m a little perturbed that your parents didn’t immerse you more in our Filipino culture/language (you could be speaking or understanding 2 languages by now) but you’ve got great personalities and high energy that it was fun watching your video. I’m looking forward to your Philippine adventures. 😊

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Yes it's very common in my experience. At least with the filipinos I grew up with in Canada. I'd love to learn more of the language though!

@marjunmarcelocristobal2678

Жыл бұрын

Yup..he could have the best of 2 cultures had Mico been taught early how to speak a bit of Tagalog..His appreciation would have been much deeper... i guess.

@get_busy_living

Жыл бұрын

I used to blame my parents for not teaching my brothers and I Filipino growing up. But my parents were new to Canada in the 70's and they said the teacher told them to speak English at home with us so we could learn English better. Of course teachers can't say that anymore.

This is the first time I saw your vlog and I am so excited to your upcoming adventures. Welcome to the 🇵🇭

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊 We are so excited to share with you!

Welcome to the Philippines!!

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Glad to finally be here!

try to go visit BGC taguig city and explore your first impression relax and enjoy tour the whole neighborhood of BGC is pedestrian friendly and pet friendly and very safe to travel

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

It's coming very soon! Great tip!

I'm a new subscriber. Welcome to the Philippines. 🙂

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing! We can't wait to share more with you!

Try to visit Isla Gigantes in Iloilo after your Boracay trip

Hi, your video appeared on my feed and your thumbnail looked interesting. Mico, since you were born in the Philippines to Filipino parents, you are considered a "balikbayan" and under Philippine law, you can actually apply for Filipino citizenship thus making you dual citizen under Philippine law. When you travel to the Philippines, you can present both your Canadian and Philippine passports. And with Philippine citizenship, you are obviously accorded the rights of a citizen including owning real property, etc. Just letting you know though, that I do not know the taxation part of it. So, there.

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Very good info! We wish we had known this in advance however we've been traveling for a while and didn't have access to my old passport anyways. Great to know though!

@praisesui-tyan

Жыл бұрын

DFA Passport scheduling is jam-packed right now however. The latest schedule I think will be after 1 month so be prepared for hassle when scheduling passport renewal.

If you are a Canadian passportholder then you are a Canadian citizen regardless of parentage. But my friends in the same situation as you are, refer to the country as HOMELAND, regardless of acquired nationality. Mabuhay and welcome. Best to get in touch with relatives if you still have relatives.

New Subs here. Mabuhay ! Welcome guys. Philippines is where you'll get more subscribers, just wait.😊

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

we can't wait!

2months is a lot, enjoy and share with us during/after ! ^^ looking for this series. have fun

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is quite a while! There is so much to see and explore 😁

❤ igan, welcome home!

New subscriber here, welcome/welcome back to the Philippines. Enjoy!

Welcome guys, enjoy your stay in the Philippines. 😍😍😍😍

you blow my mind. the most exciting vlog about coming to the Philippines :)

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

SO pumped to share more!

The reason why they segregate Filipinos/ non-Filipinos - the Filipino diaspora. There are more than 10 million overseas Filipinos who maintain Filipino citizenship and many are called OFW (Overseas Filipino Workers), or Filipinos who are overseas for purposes of work only. This demographic have different checks at customs - and I mean it is good. They allow more leverage on what we bring to the country besides we have our paper work ready. We can buy more and bring more with minimal taxation. I was an OFW a decade ago, so I know.

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

We never knew that. Thank for you sharing such wonderful and detailed info. I think this seems very unique to the Philippines as we haven't seen this much emphasis on OFW's when visiting other countries.

Wow nice seeing you both enjoying your togetherness !

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

U2 are so wonderful and beautiful 🤩I love to see you again in the Philippines and enjoy life the way you do.............enjoy,,,,,,Namaste

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃🤗

To be honest I enjoy watching your video...New subscriber here..

With regards to your identity, I think there's a general rule: as long as you're not ACTIVELY denying your heritage, it's completely fine. Some people might be disappointed that you do not know the languages (more at your parents than you though), but considering almost everyone here speaks English, it's not really an issue. There are tons of people like you these days because of the Filipino diaspora. Being half-Filipino, or being a Filipino with a foreign passport isn't a big deal. Including in my own family. Literally ALL my nieces and nephews are foreign citizens. However, they have always been immersed in Filipino culture because even abroad, they grew up surrounded by Filipinos.

New subscriber kabayan welcome back to our mother land.. OFW in KSA

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. We can't wait to share more of the Philippines 😊

God bless you brother

new sub from Calgary! have fun down there, enjoy the traffic😂

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing! O gosh the traffic! haha 😲

This resonated with me, i'm ethnically Indian but spent most of my life in Southern California. I was crossing the Syria/Lebanon border one time (before the war of course) and when the guy asked me where I was from and when I said "California, USA" he rolled his eyes and said in his thickest Arabic accent "NO, where you from - your FATHER!!" 🤣 At that point I realized that there is a certain image of what an "American" looks like in other parts of the world.

@antonioespanol2123

Жыл бұрын

Even in America/Canada. Same question

I wonder..HOW BEAUTIFUL your Kids are going to be!!!❤❤❤

I enjoyed you guys cause you’re a great couple . I subscribed and can you let me know the name of your bib and how much .🙏🏽

Metro Manila MALLS are waving guys! Enjoy!!!!😊

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Yes we got to go to the malls!

so funny you haven't learned Tagalog but you sound like a Filipino speaking english - amazing! your genes show up thru your voice, how cool is that

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

So cool!

I came to Canada when I was 10 yrs. old. But my parents trying to speak and teach me Tagalog. Now im in my late 20s and still fluent speaking Tagalog. It’s sad some filipino parents are embarrassed teaching their kids of their heritage.

welcome home kabayan and wifey, enjoy your stay and keep safe. Eat at Jollibee and make a vlog about your first impression. ❤️🇵🇭

Welcome to the PH. Enjoy!

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hello I watch your series and I have two questions first what’s the name of the building you stayed at on the airbnb app and did the airport in Manila need any proof of health? Thanks

I have a similar story. I left Philippines when I was 3 years old and didn't go back for 50 years. Grew up Canadian and didn't learn to speak Filipino. My parents told me back then the teacher said speak English at home that's why we didn't learn Filipino. Of course teachers can't say that now. I went back for the first time this past March on a recon mission. Everything was great and planning to move there next year. Only issue was I had to keep saying sorry sir/mam I can't speak Filipino but it was all good. 😀

Hi! The air bnb you guys stayed in manila seems so nice. May i know what is the name of that hotel? Thanks so much. Hope you guys find time to reply. More power to your channel.

Hello, YT algorithm has blessed me with your video, new sub here!

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing! So pumped to share our adventures in the Philippines with you!

there's a lot of famous Canadian vlogger in the Philippines

awesome! awesome! philippines is a beautiful country with beautiful people esp. of hearts. the people will love you and hoped you would not leave them back behind, or i should say, you may want to stay for good LOL .....may the Lord Jesus bless all your endeavors...please keep it coming.

Nice to meet you, Ncole and Mico. Congratulations on your marriage. Love your video content. If I may ask, what province are you two from? I live in the U.S. in North Dakiota and we share a border with Manitoba. My parents emigrated from the Philippines to the U.S.in the late 1950s several years before I was born, so I consider myself more American than Filipino. I can't even speak Tagalog, but I'm studying it now. I served in the United States Air Force when I was 18 and my first assignment was in the Philippines at Clark Air Base. I spent 18 months trying to track relatives. My Cousins were all born in Canada when my Uncle emigrated there in the 1950's. I plan on visiting the P.I. again at some point in the future. My brother toured with a group of stunt performers from L.A. to China during the pandemic, and was forced to leave, so they stopped in the P.I. which was under quarantine at the time. Fortunately, my brother was able to contact relatives who had him stay with them and he got to see our family's ancestral home. Looking forward to enjoying more of your videos. P.S. Mico, don't know if you or Nicole knew this, but there are Tim Horton's shops in Manila. I can't live without my double double and Timbits. LOL. Best wishes you two! 😊👋

New sub here. I'm looking forward to following your journey in the Philippines.

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! Looking forward to sharing more of the Philippines with you!

New subscriber here in Philipppines

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing! Can't wait to share more of PH with you!

Welcome home MICO! 🎉

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It feels so good!

start from the top Batanes..then down south.

While you are in the Philippines...just take it easy - open your eyes, and don't be critical of anything because anything would be unexpectedly new or different from your liking (not typically what you're used to) ...life here in the Phils. is different from what you used to or grow up in Canada...Hope you enjoy your stay & like it....Keep safe.

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

I hope you bring her in tagaytay and baguio and also in palawan and boracay

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Great recommendations!

Mico, you're a Third Culture Kid. There are loads of us! I used to hate it when people asked me... but what are you?!?! I'm a human is what I am. (I'm also Canadian, but I live in the UK but ethnically I'm not from either of these countries I was born elsewhere) Love your videos you guys are adorable.

@nicoleandmico

3 ай бұрын

I can totally relate! Glad there is more people who are like me (Mico). I feel like there is a community of us out there just dispersed throughout the world haha. Thanks for watching :)

Enjoy vacation.

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Thank you we will!

OMG this is going to be me when I comeback to the Philippines lol

It's your accent that determines your identity. You sound like an American so they won't treat you like a local there, even if you look like one. Also, when you speak, no one would say you don't belong in Canada, that's all just in your head. People would only reject you as a local in Canada if you still had an overseas accent.

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

In our experience people always make assumptions on where you're from, regardless of your accent or what you say. It's a complex issue but something I think many people go through as more people continue to travel and move around the world. Thanks for watching!

Welcome to the Phils.

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure to finally be here!

welcome kabayan

That's funny, that happen to me too on immigrations in Manila long time ago, mine is completely opposite from Mico before i became an American citizen, they thought i was a foreigner so they direct me to that line so when i show my passport and speak tagalog, they were surprised i was speaking fluently. lol

Actually if you brought your Filipino Passport they’ll give you both 1 year entry instead of the usual 30 days

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

I wish we knew that!

Hi we watched your videos in Sri lanka

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching them! We hope you enjoyed them all ☺

Yes when i and my husband going to the Phils for vacation we are separated in the imigration.. then when we went back into my husband country i was so scared because my husband get inside first and i was behind... Then my husband waited me while the immigration checking my passport. And then the security guard keep telling my husband to go because its not allowed to wait on that place . But my husband said that he is waited me.... Scary Phils immigration...

Hi I subscribe need to follow while you're in the Philippines. Ingat guys ( take care)

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad to have you here!

Looking forward to this stop…

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! We're so excited to share 😊

Welcome 😂❤

Rule #1 Filipino Time, LOL things move slower in the Philippines. Currently my wife and I have been in Negros Oriental since March 28th and we will be leaving soon. If you get out to the provinces it is a much different culture lifestyle. I should have said rule #1 is take toilet paper with you to public restrooms. Some have it and some do NOT. have a great time both of you.

Welcome home to your motherland and roots

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

So happy to be finally be home again!

Sa boni. Maybe sm light

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

yes!

Go go go....pogi...

Give us a daily dose of Nico&Mico 😃🙃

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Haha if only we could release a video everyday!

Very neat! :)

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

You guys have great work, but i have a question: How do you manage expenses money? You have a low view, but you travel around everywhere. How can you manage? i can't understand yourself. How can you manage? It's amazing you guys hats off you

@nicoleandmico

Жыл бұрын

Great question! We travel off our savings and the money we get from KZread. It's not a lot right now but we hope it will grow as more people find and enjoy our videos 😊

Hi hello sir, any job vacancy there in Canada can u help me pls.....