Thanks for putting a spotlight on other areas in the Philippines that very few vloggers report on. Thanks Mike!!!

@BpGregor

5 ай бұрын

That is very true. Most only concentrate on the big cities or parts of them. Very good observation.

@antoniominev6278

5 ай бұрын

Yea is not like the Duma- Dramagette wich I'm already tired to watch .

My Hometown, Estancia ❤ It's known as the municipality where business doesn't sleep. I miss home so much especially the fresh fish, dried fish, and vegetables!!

Nice little Municipality town. The locals in the small town are typically shy but once thy got comfortable they will be happy to talk to a foreigner. Nice video for the showing us Estancia.

That's my hometown 🥹 I grew up there so everytime I visit I don't wanna go back to the city. I love how slow, simple and peaceful the life in Estancia.

@georgekibblin9924

5 ай бұрын

What a beautiful place to grow up in!

@jamesdempster1187

2 ай бұрын

Yes, I look like a very nice slow paste. Little country town something I would love.

Its always good to have your honest perspective on the different cities.. its refreshing to see something different.

i was born in sicogon Island carles is my hometown,thanks for visiting estancia😊

Walking tours - the best way to go. Meet people. Ask questions. Stop off here and there. Check the back alleys. And it's nit just a big blur.

Its nice to see how Panay have evolved since we lived there 8yrs ago. But i have one comment for you Michael. Never start petting a strange dog from the top and never put your face in their face. Dogs are not alwayst treated like in the Western world and even in US you shuldent greet a dog like that.... Just a friendly advice. Your face is to valuable for you now that your single :-)

@jetd9716

5 ай бұрын

And face surgery here is expensive. Lol 😅

@ZhanMiyong

5 ай бұрын

And stray dogs are not rabies vaccinated - 😊

@fedriconunez3564

5 ай бұрын

Handsome. Baka hansama Ng ugali.

@ma.eloisayap9443

3 ай бұрын

Dried fish

Oh I remember you , you smiled at us the other day when you passed by our municipal park, Thanks for exploring our home town, Welcome to Estancia, Iloilo , have a nice trip sir! 🥰

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

Completely my pleasure, I appreciated everyone was so nice to me

@HeyItschelaii

5 ай бұрын

God bless you always sir , keep it up!@@ThatPhilippinesLife

Good to see Mike your video's are getting Longer with Great content...😊

Yea that's right, we are all students of life. 😊🏖

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

Exactly! We learn everyday

wow estancia, thats very from from the city.. there are Nice beaches there you can discover some while vlogging 😇

Cool! Great vid! Thanks!

Nice town the people always happy and welcoming. Keep on your adventures amigo

Thanks Mike - just love Estancia too - everyone seems so friendly. Can't wait to see more.

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

I gotta go back it was just the one day/night this time

Keep up the great work.

Nice to see Estancia again. I lived there 4 decades ago.

Glad to see you getting on with your life and I wish you all the best

Am a foreigner and really like Estancia as it's the REAL natural Philippines.

Thank you for featuring our town,🥰I had the chance to see my mother on your video🥰

Great stuff Mike 👏 👍 ❤

So very clear,to taking a video and photos,😍thank you for sharing the place of estancia, just visiting again here at Domingo's grill and Resto Bar,..

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

Domingo's on a weekend next time!

Estancia looks really cool, loved the market there. Thanks for sharing....Jim

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

It really is a fun market to explore

Great video. Cat is so kind. Hope to see her in future videos

Very cool vlog in a new city with colourful experience. Your solo vlog looks much interesting than before. Good luck mate.👏🇵🇭

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

Thank you

Thank u for all the videos and all the information about all the places

Thank you for featuring my hometown.. 😊❤

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

My pleasure , 😄

Beautiful place beautiful people

@ladyleebacanto8669

5 ай бұрын

Yes true ❤

Thank you for your channel you are really great I love your tours

Good video 😊

This is the very first time that I've seen someone do a vlog about my hometown. Thank you so much!

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

It was fun! Will come back

@user-gf9yx6ve5k

5 ай бұрын

@@ThatPhilippinesLife I'll suggest that you should come back at the month of April. Since it's our Panagat Festival by that time. You'll definitely enjoy!

@armandosune3839

5 ай бұрын

​​​​​@@user-gf9yx6ve5k Good to know Estancia now has its own festival. Better late than never, while other towns in ILOILO already had theirs so many years ago. Estancia has so much potential compared to other towns in ILOILO, but sad to say , everything has always been a promise that haven't turned into realities . What's wrong with Estancia? Your government there needs to look at other towns that were back roads years ago, but now have overtaken Estancia. Estancia has to exert efforts double time and promote it as a tourist destination.its local government has to encourage and INVITE FORMALLY investors to put up resorts, retirement subdivisions especially targeted for expatriate American and European and Korean and Japanese retirees, and Balikbayan retirees; encourage handicraft and pasalubong delicacies shops investors, like at Caticlan in Aklan and Jordan in Guimaras. It's actually a town with similar potentials as Nasugbu and the nearby seaside towns of Batangas. Hurry up Estancia. A sluggish Estancia local government? I don't think so. Just go ahead and get ahead of the other towns beside you in ILOILO. You can make it., Estancia.

BTW...your stats on your vids are awesome. This vid has 11K views and you only have 19K subscribers. These are amazing stats. You do an amazing job to entertain and educate. And your authentic. AWESOME.

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much and I appreciate all the support, it's great to know people enjoy it

Wow. I saw you the other day filming outside Gaisano Grand mall here in Estancia. You just missed the different kinds of fishes insise our public market, when you nake your turn left side from those chicken stalls. Thanks anyway for vlogging our town. I finished the whole film you did. 😊 Stay safe and enjoy Eatancia. God bless.

Can't wait to make it out there one day

your vids just keep getting better ,love that little town ,people were nice,and like you said there is all them little islands so close to go and explore.i will put that place on my list to explore when i come to phils.hi from the uk

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

Exactly what an ideal place

My dear friend is from Estancia. The seafood is awesome. 😉

@39:06 the guy on the far right sitting down is my uncle! That is my aunt’s stall. Hello from Minnesota!

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

That's so cool, small world and hello Minnesota (how's the weather??)

@GoldyWolffJr

5 ай бұрын

@@ThatPhilippinesLifesuch a small world! This made my mom very happy to see her hometown. It’s unusually warm here in Minnesota right now

tnx for featuring my beloved hometown sir :) try also visit pan de acuzar, sicogon and gigantes island

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

Check out a few videos ago I was at Gigantes

really loving your 'man on the street' format. Happy to be a subscriber, and thank you for what you're doing. Would love to know what kind of camera / selfie stick you use for your filming.

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

This is just a go pro hero 10 black with a sony hand held from another camera nothing fancy here

Love Mike’s dad jokes in every episode

Thanks for all the tours Mike, loving you're concept and very informative Could you possibly add Links to locations you're visiting on each Video please!!

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

I generally do if it's a hotel I recommend other stay at. I don't like to be negative on business that I wouldn't go back but I just don't promote those that don't meet the expectations

Hi handsome you already saw every tourist spot in the Philippines more than a Filipino did whew👍 enjoy have a good time😊

What a great show Michael! Really feeling the vibe of the city there! You did so well mingling and while not being intrusive. Just so much energy in the Philippines. I think it's because it has a lot of younger people that just add so much energy. It really captured how I have felt just walking around and feeling so alive!

@wintersojourn9356

5 ай бұрын

@LanceWhite. Appreciate your observation. I agree but hadn’t linked it to the numerous young people, that’s a good point. Watching this vlog a 2nd time & have another comment: I wouldn’t describe Michael so much as “easily impressed”, rather as “still with capacity for wonder & appreciation.” This capacity is in all children, but many of us lose it once grown up. It is a worthy trait, to remain childlike in wonder, but far from childish. Imo Our Lord endorsed it in Scripture …Matthew 18….(among more detailed interpretations).

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

They are such a friendly culture, live the Philippines

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

That's a great way to put it. I appreciate so many interesting things at face value

thank you for visiting our town sir God bless 🙏🙏 next pls. our 2nd home "SICOGON ISLAND" is a nice place there sir hope we can see it in your next vlog sir 😁

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

Looking forward to coming back

I feel its a happening place and the lady you spoke to before turning around is an absolute stunner, great video and insight as all these are, living the dream you are mate even considering the work you put in to produce these videos, good stuff.

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

I have also been here. There are a lot of great places to eat. The people are so friendly.

They are known for dried fish and other seafoods like Banica Scallops as well since it is one of the jetty ports that goes too Gigantes island. Did they mean PAON beach? I would recommend the crispy fried noodles it's delicious :) .

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

Thank you

Thats my town and it’s beautiful.

So nice to see you visiting Estancia town, they have tasty seafoods.😊 Maybe you can also try to visit the Island of Concepcion. Stay safe!

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

I think I should check it out too

Great video, makes me want to visit. Yeah Count=17

Its nice of you to visit estancia. too bad i didnt see you as i live far away from town center

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

Maybe another time

Kusog uswag nice words, strong and prosper

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

Oh I like that!

My grandma always mention that place since she was from Jaro.

Your forte is working the room. Filipinos make it so easy-peasy as they are so open... and a little zany fun. I think you'd go crazy and a little town like Estancia where they roll up the streets except on weekends.

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

Yea I'm considering all the sides of this, it is equal distance to Roxas City, Iloilo City , Bacolod, not too far from Cebu though. Trying to find the right mix of life is my goal and potentially starting a business.

I like the view restaurant at hotel

Great video thank you

@gildaagorilla8848

4 ай бұрын

Estancia is my birthplace..Now. Im 77 yrs. old. and how I wish I can visit there..Now Im residing here in General Santos City, the TUNA City of the Phil.

Ok subscribed because of Dan boy. Estancia is a beautiful town.

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

Score one for Dan Boy

Mike I like your videos because you show other gems from Philippines. I am from Seychelles live next to the beach on a beautiful Island called La Digue. I love province life and small towns with all conviences and aminities. That is one thing that I missed here but the Philippines can compensate it. If possible also when touring these small gems see also about health care clinics, insurance, traffic, safety. I want to live six months of the year in the Philippines maybe in 3 years.

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

Definitely, let's be honest proximity to a city is the key to the big things you won't find a high end hospital in a small town. But when I see a medical city or Medicis new clinic I shine a light on those. Appreciate your input

nice to meet you sir...from Ilocos Norte of Luzon Island, ph's

@ThatPhilippinesLife

4 ай бұрын

Hello

Take the mailboat to the Gigante Islands.....beautiful.

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

The next video after this one :)

hello Iam from BarotAC nUEVO Iloilo... BUT NOW IAM RESDING IN uS. YOU HAVE A NICE AND EXCITING VLOG. MISS MY TOWN, GOD BLESS. THIS IS MY FIRST TIME... SUBSCRIBING.HOPE TO VISIT OUIR TOWN SOMEDAY

Oh and a total bonus you get to drive in a Canadian road direction of lane :)

I've had young women all over Asia complement me on my wallet, but you, sir, are a genuinely hansum man. My favorite complement was in Jakarta when a woman told me that in the dark, and from the side, I looked just like Harrison Ford.

you release vlogs like autumn leaves as soon as i switch the lap top on theres another haha, but i get to see different parts of the philippines. Hope later you show other far off places there like subic baguio or leyte surigao etc

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

I'm heading to Cebu/Luzon islands soon. I have done Subic but now with the massive American military presence again I'm interested to know what's changed

Leaving on the 15 for Roxas. Spending 3 nights (Espacio Verde Resort) and then renting a Honda 160 and heading to Solina Beach Resort for 3 more nights. I was going to stay 2 but then thought about the Island Hopping. Then after seeing this.. off to Estancia... Thank you so much!. Stay safe my friend.

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

Excellent plan

@randellt

5 ай бұрын

@@ThatPhilippinesLife you see a 605 guy running around with a cowboy hat.. It's probably me 😆

@humminbird6990

5 ай бұрын

Have fun

That roots on a power line 😂🤣. You crack me up. I don't get it either 😅

If you’re into dried fish then this is the best place to go in Iloilo. The quality is really good and its really tasty.

Hi, Mike! You should have visited the port where fishing boats bring their catch over for display for buyers. :) I used to walk there with my fam when I want to chill and smell the salty sea air. hahaha

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

Hmm wasn't I there in this video?

That is my home town...watching in pasig city

Wow what a nice town. You are going to have a difficult time figuring out where you want to live. Did my first walk around in Roxas City. Went to the public market. First take not as friendly as in Dumaguete but it’s my first day here we will see.

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

Oh, tomorrow will be festivities for the Chinese New year near the capital. I'll see you around maybe. Make sure you go to the beach around sunset and on too

Good morning ☀️

I live in the Philippines and have been looking for some other place than La Union Province. I have watched your videos and Estancia looks like a great place. Looks like a nice city with a small town atmosphere. Those two huskies were really beautiful. I wonder if that gentleman's dogs ever have puppies and, if so, how much does he ask for them?

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

Right, they are so beautiful, the town has so much potential. So Many opportunities for starting a business and I could see that the future is bright here

Estancia is where most of the dried fish come from including for export.

Great as always mate. Im keen to try that beer next time I'm up. Is it a Lager? My very first trip to anywhere overseas was Budapest...food was great. Spent a week at the F1 race.

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

It's close to the pilsner, it's San Miguel's cheapest beer made for the provinces

@davidscott820

5 ай бұрын

@@ThatPhilippinesLife looking forward to getting stuck into it....one day. Meanwhile, enjoy there mate. Those island look fantastic and the water color is amazing.

Just found your channel and subscribed

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

Thank you

Estancia is one of the places I would like to visit one day. It will probably take me a whole day to get there via cycling. I heard they have great seafoods there.

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

Definitely should check it out

Yikes. That death stare would have unnerved even Mike Tyson at a weigh in. LOL. Nice video. Thanks.

Great video. I love the markets. You could eat so fresh and healthy. I like your brother greetings. Very friendly people for sure. I would prefer if you didn't offer close ups of your food. It tutns my stomach.

That's my broskie in the hoodie there he's damn tall I'm a bit older than him we were best friend since we're kids his grandpa is the owner of the resto bar!! I'm so proud about him

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

He has a great future

Welcome to Estancia!

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

Thank you🥂love the town

JOLLY PLEASANT VIDEOS. THANK YOU FOR LOADING.

Estancia is the fishing/trading hub of Iloilo. That town was the source of fish supply for all other towns. Try visiting town of Banate next. Have you been to Isla Gigantes and Sicogon?

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

Giantess is the next video, Sicogon as mentioned is pretty pricey overnight stay so another time

student of life haha nice !

I give it a year and that town will be overrun with foreigners 😂. It’s because your content is so good 😊

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

Haha wait let me get in their first!

Mike you keep hitting on those girls over there, it nice to see that is really clean town.

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

Haha wait, I seriously have no game I definitely don't hit on anyone (I should tho)

@GUITARTIME2024

5 ай бұрын

I can tell you don't have game. Plus youre hoping your ex changes her mind. You're easy to read. Lol

I wonder if there is a way that you can do deeper interviews with the local gym like those two girls going to university. It would be interesting to hear what their family life is like, family being so paramount in their culture. If you can figure out how to ask these personal questions but I have it all come out in the general sort of way that could be shared online without any liabilities and such, you know. I think your channel would become famous.

Next time you can check out Solina Nature Resort in Carles Iloilo about 20 minutes ride from Estancia you’ll like there if you want beach vibes a little bit more pricey but it’s worth to check it out. Thank you I really enjoy your watching your videos

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

I stayed there for two nights (the two videos before this one featured it)

Michael finally me and husband when to Bread Basket Bakery I see it in your yt channel ist really nice bakery thanks again we are leaving back to the USA we been for here for a month

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

Fantastic, I hope you return again soon!

@mariastevens-om7fy

5 ай бұрын

well be back soon love iloilo city

Go to Botongan town.And you will see my cousin Hotel.The name is Loveres Inn.Its state side Hotel. It’s beautiful and brand new.And you will like it with reasonable prices.

You can take us on a tour to Gigantes Islands. Its a short boat ride from there.

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

I had it already planned in Carles it was rescheduled from 2 days prior when it was too stormy out

@jomazerud

5 ай бұрын

@@ThatPhilippinesLife They take pride of their scallops there. You might also find a mountain of discarded scallop shells which are collected and polished into "Capiz shells" used to make lanterns and traditional Filipino windows.

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

@@jomazerud I went to the capiz shell manufacturing location it was so interesting and definitely ate lots of scallops

@dronechrisnaturelover3399

5 ай бұрын

@@ThatPhilippinesLife or you can stop over in sicugon island It’s a five star resort own by Ayala Is the famous island before discover Boracay

Gold Eagle is served at the sari-sari next door to my apartment.

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👍👍👍

She said OJT On The Job Training. So thats part of her schooling like a practicum or internship prior to graduation.

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

Oh that makes sense

My Hometown..from 2001 to 2014 Estancia😢 but now im in bacolod❤ visit here .!.bacolod have a many famous spot here..❤..

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

I have been to Bacolod several times a few videos on this channel and several on the old

Oh thats my home town🥹🫶

Go to everdels miya if you re fond of ramen please do visit sir

You should definitely run for Mayor of Estancia, you got the local's vote if you promise to open a Tim Horton.

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

Tom Hortons for the win! And everyone must say Eh

Fishing I believe.

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

Yea most is fishing for sure

Hi Michael had to send another message. I was wrong when I said think people in Dumaguete more friendly. I think the people in the public Market in Roxas City market are just afraid to EnglishI want to BayBay beach wow folks were so friendly. Came upon a group on the beach drinking a huge bottle of Tequila. Of course I did a shot with them. They were a nice family.

@ThatPhilippinesLife

5 ай бұрын

Awesome 😎😎 that's what I expected 😁😁