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@ireneobal9886

2 ай бұрын

Actually they have the beach there in vigan city if you asked the locals they tells you where is it the beach

@ThatPhilippinesLife

2 ай бұрын

@@ireneobal9886 tomorrow's episode I go to the beach, at the time from launching the drone I couldn't see any ocean

@user-ws8fn5hz2g

2 ай бұрын

Suggestions: You can try to travel up north Luzon. You can check the Boracay of the North ... The Anguib Beach Sta. Ana Cagayan. It cheaper there, not like Boracay. Callao Cave. Then you can check Batanes Island. You can check online these places .

@The_intuition

22 күн бұрын

Sir in Baguio too is beautiful city you can meet traditional Igorot people wearing their traditional cloths

@victorree7489

10 күн бұрын

Woow what a magnificent beautiful place, i love it, thanks for sharing it❤❤❤❤

Thanks for showing Vigan. I can't believe how much it looks like Italy Spain or Mexico. Looking forward to moving to Philippines next year and checking this place out too.

@gentilewarrior

2 ай бұрын

This place similar to many Mexican colonial pueblos, it's not a coincidence since many Mexican families emigrated here and built the town alongside Spaniards and Filipinos.

@JaneLavi71

Ай бұрын

Yes mama ut so beautiful place my landmark and try to go to hannahs beach resort pagudpud ilocos norte . You can enjoy the beach..

@eduardochavacano

29 күн бұрын

It cant possibly look like Spain or Mexico. 😂😂😂😂😂

At last there's a foreign blogger who cares and exerts efforts to feature Vigan. I hope you continue to present more videos about your adventure/s in the Ilocos Region, sure you will not regret visiting Ilocos Region. Enjoy and stay safe and healthy. Thank you and God bless you

@moondustgirl2132

2 ай бұрын

Actually marami na rin pong foreign vloggers na nagfeature sa Vigan. :)

@wintersojourn9356

2 ай бұрын

Handsome Ilocanos & captivating Ilocanas💜 Thanks to Michael for this more peaceful, serene presentation of Vigan ilocos Sur. The more touristy presentations I’ve viewed (such as from 👸🏻Miss Universe pageants, they frequently do the side trips to Vigan for 📸photo shoots 😄) & official tourism departments, haven’t had this …atmospheric quality. Though they presented the area well. I just appreciate M’s take.

@lukealston996

2 ай бұрын

Blogging is not caring. Putting down roots and supporting Philippines is caring.

@CarolineMiranda-td1th

Ай бұрын

@@lukealston996 sorry we don't share same opinion on the definition of caring. Caring has a variety of meanings depending on the minds of the person.

This is one of my favorite vlogs about the Philippines. Your shot of Vigan at night at the end with the Spanish guitar is such a beautiful scene. I've taken a clip of it, and shared it with my friends pm or group chat. I hope you don't mind. 🙂

Philippines just keeps on giving. Looks awesome

Here in the Philippines you can fall in love every hour. So many beautiful women

@danneyboy1000

2 ай бұрын

I know I got my baguio beauty. We've been married 23 years now

@gb0417

Ай бұрын

🤭🤭🤭

I'm from there (currently living in CA). It's a magical place!

Your right Michael, northern Luzon doesn't get the tourist attention like it's southern counterparts. I've never heard of this place but thanks to you, their tourism may just go up. Thanks for sharing such a lovely place called Vigan

@ThatPhilippinesLife

2 ай бұрын

The North was a real treasure

@ChingZu

2 ай бұрын

That's make it even more charming. I wouldn't exchange the greatness of Northern Luzon to the beaches of Visayas. You know what the other white vlogger named Good Samaritan visited Vigan in 2022 I guess and outside of the city proper there's a very beautiful place I couldn't remember the name though.

@cricket-sp7of

2 ай бұрын

Ilocos Sur is quite exposed when it comes to tourism and all, Ilocos Norte isn't that exposed, however Ilocos Norte is the Balikabayan Province of the Philippines. And the best part of the north is that the cost of living is very low, from rent to almost everything. As per safety, it is one of the safest and cleanest province in the whole country

@JaneLavi71

Ай бұрын

It already featired nin international tv. Vigan city is a 7wonders of the world. Our landmark my plac eit realy beautifu. Try also in the landmark of ou r prisedent bongbong marcos the pagidpud ilocos nortw so many spanish house therw too and the hannah beach hotel resort ppagudpud the bluelagoon beach.. so beautiful fresh seafoods and nice place.

Go to Baguio city, and youll be pleasantly AMAZED!! It's where my grandparents and my mom grew up. ❤️

@ThatPhilippinesLife

2 ай бұрын

Next destination after Vigan :)

@chrisdunlap8322

2 ай бұрын

Baguio City was one of my favorite places to visit. I’m putting Vigan on my bucket list for my next visit.

@Opm0316

2 ай бұрын

True! I’m from there, (I’m in the US right now) but Baguio is very beautiful. The only thing I don’t like is the heavy traffic (very populated- and many tourists from the low lands)

@dannymoorhouse1174

2 ай бұрын

I've been here 7 years and still have not visited, although it's always been my intention .still is my intention.

@user-mt9mx4nt3c

2 ай бұрын

Congested na ang Baguio. ang daming shanties sa bungad papasok ng Baguio city from naguilian at marcos hiway, walang urban planning.

Bucket list for me! Beautiful, informative coverage, Mike! I like!😢

My hometown, thank you for featuring Vigan. ❤

Glad you enjoy vigan me and my wife we love 20 minutes from vigan and love to visit

That street where you bought the t shirts has no electrical or telephone wires. It looks very neat that way. Wish that all streets in the Philippines are like that.

@gg_Javier

2 ай бұрын

💯 Agree! ... Also, the real walking streets with no vehicles are awesome. ... Did you try the KALESA, Michael? I hope you did. They're roomier than the trikes, right?

@insectionbraxy2965

Ай бұрын

As if you're in Havana,Cuba, Hasta la Vista amigo!

I love Vigan. Reminds me of Cuba before it's downturn. Vigan is in the northern part of the Philippines which gets less tourists. Most western tourists want to go to beaches, which the north is not famous for.

@cacaimarcos4831

2 ай бұрын

we got lots of tourists here in the north esp in La Union.

The Philippinos make it a great country -i live in Vancouver B.C Canada and have only ever met the nicest Philippinos .

Beautiful city indeed that does have a beach just a short walk away!

My favorite hotel in Vigan was Cordillera Inn where i used to stay when on vacation when i was still working in Iloilo City.

ohlala..thank you for your vlog I see places on my country that its hard for me to go. we've plan to go there last December on our vacation but too much not enough time. .. maybe someday.. NICE! enjoy and be healthy and safe on your stayvacayvlogging in my country..

The Philippines probably had the most beautiful city in all of Asia before the war. After the war everything was in ruins.

13 years I have been visiting the Philippines why have I never heard of this beautiful little city?

@ChateauFerminQuinto-ez2vt

2 ай бұрын

Find time to visit and enjoy the vintage and Hispanic designs of houses and buildings ..enjoy and have a good day.

@rsc68er

2 ай бұрын

@ChateauFerminQuinto-ez2vt thank you. It looks absolutely amazingly beautiful. Are you from there ?

@ChateauFerminQuinto-ez2vt

2 ай бұрын

@@rsc68er yeah ..from Candon city Ilocos Sur ..and I studied college at university of Northern Philippines Vigan city. Back then. From Candon city to vigan it's a two hours drive ..

@anecitaolar4533

2 ай бұрын

It's in ilocos, up north.

@PAGTATAGera

2 ай бұрын

This belongs to 7 Wonders cities of the world. ❤

Greetings from Redondo Beach CA 🇺🇸. Nice video. Mabuhay to all in Vigan 🇵🇭

When I was a kid, it was the Vigan tapa with fried eggs i wanted for breakfast. The last restaurant on the right before the parking lot in the end has tapa.

My wife and I were there in Vigan last july, we stayed in that same exact hotel. Vigan is really a nice place to visit.

Another amazing video Michael strange how things work out your life change has seemingly pushed your vlogging to a whole new level you are definitely at the top end of vloggers in the Philippines.

@ThatPhilippinesLife

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

I've never even heard of this town! Thank you for sharing that looks incredible!

History: You will know it is an old city/ municipal in the Philippines when you see a plaza (or town square) in between a cathedral and the capitol/ municipal government buildings. It was designed naturally to keep the balance and separate power between the church and the states. It was designed during the Spanish era to make sure that the church won't influence the government's works and vice versa, however, the two power must be nearby to make sure that the ruling of the government will always be based with the spiritual guidance of the Church. Before, when the Spaniards introduced Christianity (conquered the Philippines) the church or the friers always intervenes in the policy and rules of the state and because of this, the Filipino leaders and officials make it sure that it will never ever happen again by putting a town square or a plaza in between both powers.❤ Enjoy your stay in our beloved Philippines.🇵🇭👍🙏

You gave justice in showcasing this city. I was there for four years back then with my college. We used to ride in "kalesa" carriage with my college mates who are residents of that place and we roamed around the city I considered my second home. Enjoy your stay .crisologo street is always busy days and nights. ❤

The North is beautiful white sandy beaches, rolling hills, mountain views from Pangasinan, La Union, Ilocos Regions, Cagayan Valley paddy fields, corn fields, Baguio , Cordillera Mountains, Spring wates falls and Lakes, Nueva Vizcaya From Eastern and Western Luzon Newly built high ways up hills and to the top etc. There are many nice places where people are not talking about it. Better Roads and Transportation than in the South of Philippines

Finally a different type of town.. Well I just put this beauty on my bucket list when I retire in the Phils. I will pile on with your drone footage being great at the end. Great job Michael! -=Efrain=-

@ThatPhilippinesLife

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, I really love how the Philippines has so many different experiences (just wait for Baguio vids soon)

Wow! 😍 Beautiful and I can't believe its in Asia

They do have a black sand beach named Mindoro Beach. Compared to most other Philippines cities, it seems like you can more easily and safely walk around the city. Very cool place!

This is one of my bucket list. I envy you both.

Beautiful college girls you interviewed !!!

My wife is from Vigan and she belongs to a prominent family with ties to the governor of vigan and her family has a restaurant called tessies that's been in Vigan over 70 years and she has connections everywhere in vigan

@awooooooooooo7921

2 ай бұрын

tapos?

@awooooooooooo7921

2 ай бұрын

wala naman nagtatanong

@blackgrandpa7652

2 ай бұрын

Obviously your a nobody who doesn't know anybody 😂😂😂

@humungushumungus213

2 ай бұрын

Do you have toilet paper?

@RPhTom

2 ай бұрын

My wife is vegan & she has ties with meat haters everywhere & her family owns a 70 year old vegan restaurant! Lol.

Im from Vigan. I havent been there since 2005 and can't wait to visit again. It's so amazing. 😊

Thank U for showing and sharing those beautiful ancient built houses Only in vigani it's really amazing,,,enjoy

@El_.5794

2 ай бұрын

I don’t think it’s ancient but colonial since it’s been built during the Spanish colonization. You will not see any ancient houses in the Philippines ‘cause they’re not made of concrete, stones or mud

HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Wow. Just saw the drone work at the end, drifting through the peaceful streets to a soothing melody. I could put that on loop and drift off to sleep ! If you have an extended , (5 or 10 minute version of that) I know it would be a hit. Just magical. the pub looked like an ideal place to hang out with friends, as you did. Lots of cool shops to explore. thank you for taking us along !

@ThatPhilippinesLife

2 ай бұрын

Thanks brother

You should check out the boracay of the north in Pagudpod Ilocos Norte, Saud beach its not as crowded as boracay with same crystal clear waters, calm waves relaxing and white sands but not as white as boracay but still breathtaking and the sunset spots are one of the best in PH on a clear weather.

Spain is also surprisingly affordable housing, Everyone just left, No money there, So younger generations just left, Now all old people, I tell you Spanish Architecture speaks loudly to me, Love the old Rock buildings, God Bless

Really nice setting. Love the people you meet. Carefree traveling sounds great.

Hi Mike. We have stayed at that place too. We were satisfied with everything at the time. Take care.

Tom Cruise stayed in one of the house in Vigan while filming Born on the fourth of July in Ilocos. You should continue travelling North up to Laoag and Pagudpud the nature will get better and better. That island is Batanes one of the most beautiful island.

@ThatPhilippinesLife

2 ай бұрын

It will have to be another trip as the destinations are pretty planned out and 3 weeks non stop going and going was a lot before needing a break to catch up on things. I'll be back and try further north

I'm sure I'll add more to this comment but... just saw the drone flyover of your hotel, and once more - PERFECT choice of music . You really capture the essence of being there. You my friend, have a gift.

@ThatPhilippinesLife

2 ай бұрын

Drone has been fabulous to have one again, thanks to @Frank&Fel

@tryscience

2 ай бұрын

@@ThatPhilippinesLife for certain, kind and generous people

Vigan is capital of Ilocos Sur. It is also the seat of the Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia. After the Diocese of Manila was elevated to Archdiocese, they had to decentralize so they created the Diocese of Nueva Segovia, Diocese of Nueva Caceres in Naga and Diocese of Cebu in Cebu. All 3 are now archdioceses.

@ThatPhilippinesLife

2 ай бұрын

Thank you

You should buy a lot of business cards with all your social media links on it. Then hand them out as you go. That will grow your following real fast. 😉

So very different from any PH cities that I have seen! Incredibly intriguing. I actually hope it does not get discovered and ruined by overtourism like many formerly outstanding places.

Watching your walk around the city streets are kept in great shape and I saw overall everything is clean, very surprising and a well deserved shoutout to the city government..😊

You do a great job of editing your videos... but, it would be super helpful to show on a map at the beginning where you are filming.

wow... breathtaking.. VIGAN City is so beautiful! thanks for sharing! :)))))

Mike im loving this blog. I love the atmosphere especially cobblestone streets😊

Love the old world charm. As a solo traveler, this place reminds me of those small towns and villages in Europe and Mexico (minus the tourists) that inspires me to keep traveling. So glad you went when there was less crowd so I got to appreciate and enjoy your vlog. Didn’t seem rushed at all. Evening scenes were fantastic! Thanks😊

Your vlog episodes always put a smile on my face esp after a long day at work. I see Vigan hasn't lost its charm. Seems like a lifetime since I was last there. Lots more to see up north, Mike, a whole new world up there esp in the Cordilleras. Keep going, mate, and stay safe. 👌

YOu are right about the Earthquake. The July 2022 magnitude 7 earthquake damaged almost every old building there. I'm from that small city by the way. Beautiful tiny city... the only thing I can't endure is the summer heat. specially in March to July. It will cook you from the inside out.

Beautiful editing at the end with music. Good job, did it justice 👏. And you seemed to have enjoyed the beers 🍻

Stunning destination 👍

You always carry that 'positive vibe' whereever you go, that is why I love watching your vlog...

Imagine that in the States..."hello Sir. Yes Sir. Have a good day".

Thanks for sharing. I would 🎉like to see Vigan.

More Fun in the Philippines. Thanks to your Vlog. 🎉❤😊

A comparable city here in Florida (but on a slightly smaller scale) would be St Augustine. Oldest city in the U.S. founded by Spain in 1565 and a place I've been visiting most of my life. Lots of history similar to Vigan and funny enough the Filipina Pea visited it here last year in August. Anyway, thanks for the video. Enjoyed it 👍

Wow! Haven't finished watching yet, but yes, that church - 19:30 - was badly damaged in the recent strong earthquake that happened just 2 years ago i think. In fact, so many structures there were damaged. But i'm glad they were able to patch things up and everything seems to be back to normal now. :)

Awesome video. Happy weekend.

Ilocos region is a nice place for retirement

Beautiful vlog. Thanks for sharing

Very well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Very beautiful place ❤

Its Batanes Mike the last island in the northern part of the Philippines. It has 3 islands I think. Yes the waves are huge, the houses there are made of stone because they got typhoon a lot. They say it's the Switzerland of the Philippines. You should go back one day and go further north. A lot of vloggers been to Batanes

@ThatPhilippinesLife

2 ай бұрын

Definitely will I think the airport is Batanes but then you take a boat to the small island unmentioned to get to the most northern tip of the Philippines?

@SkyBlue-rm6pb

2 ай бұрын

@@ThatPhilippinesLife Just did my research, Batanes is actually the smallest province and it has 10 islands, others say 11, but only 3 islands are inhabited. I have watched so many vlogs about Batanes, it's really breathraking! It's a must place to visit. Batan is where the airport is, then boat to the other islands, not sure which one has the very rough port

I'm in Guatemala City right now and similar building structures. Supposedly Antigua is the best...but I like the city. I'm off to Merida, Mexico in April.

My family is from Iloilo, never been to Vigan. Currently in the U.S. for 41 years. Thank you for your travel vlog. Vigan seems beautiful & really vintage.

Nice visit. Loved the drone fly at the end.

@JulienSorelEatsSabras

2 ай бұрын

And the guitar. Just elegant.

This place looks amazing thank you brother for the video

Thanks for this video, cant wait to explore Vigan. ❤❤❤

Thanks for showing Vigan, never been there, looks like Europe, pretty amazing

GOOD VIDEO 😊. Keep the video's comin.

I like vigan and it’s the same hotel I stayed at and breakfast is amazing

Amazing! Like taking a trip back in time to renaissance Spain. What a great getaway. Looking forward to visiting

Never seen so many 2 people around people ar beautiful n happy watching fr NewZealand Auckland ❤

This vigan is one of the heritage that now is the touris spot of all foreigner want to see spanish era you can go and see the philippines in spanish structure.

Your hotel looks really nice and cheap, im glad your enjoying the philippines , we love you

The last clip at night with the guitar playing did it for me! It is a movie shot right out of Evita! Good job, amigo! Bravo!

If you love Vigan, then you must visit Bataan. It's got great history and historical architecture preserved, stay in Las Casas Filipinas De Azucar!

I don't go to Starbucks. Instead, I make my own coffee, yell my name out incorrectly, then light a 10 dollar bill on fire.

@DataHoarders

2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@jurissalas-chow1587

2 ай бұрын

Smart !!!

@ThatPhilippinesLife

2 ай бұрын

Seriously it's so expensive but some people do swear by it and I'm happy for them but $2 coffee is my max

@cbsguy6363

2 ай бұрын

Starbucks is overrated…give me a Tim’s any day of the week

@NapoleonDynamyte

2 ай бұрын

Hahaha

nice place and very clean.

This town is gorgeous,your right❤

Will stay in your hotel - when I go to Vigan - good review/video -

Visit Las Casas de Acuzar in Bagac, Bataan. Historical place too.

@elprincep582

11 күн бұрын

That's a resort and not a city

Beautiful place

Nice

Wow, pretty place .. So far north ..

Looks like a great place. The building look awesome and think if they were all refaced and painted would look even better. Might be a bit pricy for me but would be worth the trip.

very beautiful place

it's good to see you're getting to explore more of the Philippines.

Sure, it's an amazing city. Spanish style.

Omg, that town is so beautiful. The drone shots make a difference. Have you ever thought about adding a microphone, sometimes the audio when the city is very busy it's hard to hear. But great job. Love the videos.

Reminds me of the cobble stone streets when I was in Spain n Portugal! Amazing!!

Nice place

Wow it’s my dream to go on places like this. Thank you for featuring this👏🏻☕️saw ur other vlog yesterday it was amazing

Batanes Province is an island province loated in the NOTHERN MOST PART of the Philippines. It's a mountainous province and is like the "little New Zealand" of the Philippinea becuse of its terrain. And YES, the plane fare to Batanes is the most expensive and limited - more so during the "rainy season". GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY TRAVELING. AROUND THE PHILIPPINES. GOD BLESS!!

That is a beautiful place! My parents just came back home from vacation there. Originally from there. That’s where we go shopping whenever we visit. I think that’s the most well kept Spanish History in The Philippines. Salute to the Ilocanos!

Nice hotel, thanks for the tour,,😊😊