Interacting with the locals is always cool, they even taught me some language. But when I went to different provinces I didn’t know they had a different language 🤣

@cloydleyson8518

Жыл бұрын

every island has it's own dialect. too many to count

@SCARASLEFTARMPITlel

Жыл бұрын

Even us Filipinos does not know how to speak all of our dialects haha I mastered Tagalog and Bisaya, little in Ilonggo. Our country is so diversed ❤️

@Richie_Rio

Жыл бұрын

@@SCARASLEFTARMPITlel Ikinagagalak kitang makilala!

@alicefallao7844

Жыл бұрын

@@Richie_Rio ikinagagalang not ikinagagalak

@maryannconchas6239

Жыл бұрын

@@alicefallao7844 English: nice to meet you. Correct Tagalog: ikinagagalak kitang makilala.

The island hopping is made more fun in the Philippines… you have to be patience.. the country is hard to get around… but if you have travel enough.. you will get the rhythm this hard travels is what make the pilipino very tolerance and patience. Difficulties, patience, tolerance are what made this people amazing.

Interaction with the locals, learning the language, giving honest feedback and insight.. that made me a subscriber! :)

Hi Jonathan, i really admire the way you interact with the locals. It shows your kind of personality which is good & Genuine. Keep it up and may God guide you and bless you always in your journey in my country Philippines!

Your energy and positivity are almost infectious! I'm new to your channel and you've got a another subscriber here. Kudos!👍🏻

Great video, Jonathan. Siquijor Island looks like is full of night life and a beautiful location as well. Looking forward to the next video.

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’ve got a few Siquijor videos for sure!

Wow great video, very informative 😊 I like that it shows how to go from one place to another using public transport and includes how much the cost. Thank you! 😊

I love that I'm not the only one that says "Salamat! Thank you!". My wife laughed at me for saying it because I'm basically repeating myself lol. Love your content and spontaneous style in the philippines - Keep it up. Might see you there when we move in a few months!

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Hahah.. I do that every single time! “Salamat thank you”! 😅

@jimw7916

Жыл бұрын

your wife "laughs at you" cos you pronounce it wrong.

@nariamaga1254

Жыл бұрын

just dont make it a habit leaving your things unattended.

@dutch9664

Жыл бұрын

Envy’s those tourists visiting the Philippines this time of the year is hot but enjoyable in the beach and mountains falls, try out side the city’s same food and hotel but less expensive people are friendly, rent mopeds tour the islands coast to coast and good luck.

@anna-wt2tz

3 ай бұрын

wow i do that in soanish constantly, but i think i have it worse. ill say a full semtence in spanish and then repeat it inenglish, i have an idea of why i do it though. 🌻

Thank you for promoting our island special the people how to intertain you. The hospitality of the people welcome you so warm.

@lindabuck2777

Жыл бұрын

Many of us will come because of his blogging, and because it’s TRUE-you ARE the nicest people ever❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

Wow amazing place definitely on my list of places to go to in Philippines, didn't have time last trip. Great video 👍👏🇵🇭

Congratulations for 20k subscribers🥰🥰. You are one of the fastest growing foreign vloggers in the Philippines.

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! It’s a very exciting milestone!!

Been to Siquijor twice pre pandemic times. I just can't get enough of that place. Hope to get back soon.

Have a safe travel. Enjoy the beauty of the Philippines, water are crystal clear indeed! locals in the provinces are nice persons.

You are getting better at this. Keep interacting with the locals. Keep travelling close to the ground. I think you'll turn out like the first wave of Philippine-based KZreadrs like Becoming Filipino and FinnSnow. You are one of the best post-pandemic KZreadrs in the Philippines! Cheers from the Bay Area!

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for saying all of that! I’ll definitely keep at it!

@merleplatel6665

Жыл бұрын

This message has nothing to do with the video. I noticed that your surname is Alcala. My maternal grandfather is Pablo Alcala, & most of the Alcalas are originally from Calamba, Laguna.

@FolloweroftheRock

Жыл бұрын

@@merleplatel6665 the great alcala novelist? Wow!

What an exhausting day! Thanks for sharing what it's really like. Safe travels🥰

I love your attitude in terms of traveling in Philippines you are very patient it is good to have in that Philippine island 🏝 🤩 once again and always have fun 🤩 in PH.

I love ❤️ your passion about the Philippines 🇵🇭 I am so proud of you really understand Filipino culture and learning how to speak the language and eating the Filipino food.❤ sending you love ❤️ energy to keep going

I I'm kinda happy to see your now 19k plus subscribers. More subscriber to come Sir.😊 I always enjoy your vlogs. Travelling alone seems to be ...lonely😆 but the way filipinos welcomes you. Your like travelling in large group of happy people.😊 more power, stay safe and God Bless as always!❤

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes, it definitely can be lonely. Luckily the locals often talk to me!

Hi Jonathan! Good morning! I've just watched one of your vlogs and another and another and it got me interested. So, I'm now one of your subscribers. Good luck and hope your stay in the Philippines be pleasantly beautiful and happy!

Awesome video... I will be making that same track in about a month.... Valuable info... Tks...

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

thanks! Glad it was helpful!

It’s super chill……..OWWW stubbed my toe lol. another cool vid man.

I like the format of your video, I watched the whole thing

Thanks for visiting cebu phillipines.. Hope u come back soon....

i really appreciate in visiting and try to know what we filipino truely are...see u on your next blog and be carefull always and goodluck..

Hello to you. Wow this is a very clear:/ sharp video of yours. Thank you for showing 👍🇵🇭

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!!

Just watching your vlog now first subscriber, AZ USA 🇺🇸, at that port wow Crystal clear water 💦

Sir,I’m pilipina residing in Arizona USA 🇺🇸 your new subscriber I love the way you mingle with the locals, riding motorcycles 🏍 Tricycle, big buses 🚌, but don’t let your guard down, have fun in the Island 🏝 of Philippine

Absolutely love your videos man! Im a couple of weeks behind you. In Cebu city heading to Moalboal tomorrow and doing the circle to Bohol. Keep up the good work 👌

I enjoyed your blog. Have a safe travel. God bless.

Welcome to the Philippines, enjoy every moment but stay safe and healthy. More water intake. Hope you'll also come to North and experience the beauty of our place,, Baguio City, Benguet or Cordillera as a whole. You'll surely enjoy the beautiful mountains.

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I’ve heard others talking about that region, so it must be worth checking out!

You take me places Bru.I enjoyed watching you bubbling your way through the fillipenes

You’re full of positivity man. You’re awesome

I done Enjoying watching all your video about Phillippines keep safe and enjoy 🙏🥰

Really loved This real video on how to get around the Philippines....thank you so much....please do more videos like this when you travel....i want to learn more😃😃🐾🐦🐐🐴🐼🐰🐬

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

I’ll do another one at some point when I don’t have so many bags with me 😂

Enjoy my friend , the best lesson is to experience with every situation 😁 what matters is you've got new ideas out of it ! Make it as an Adventure! Have fun and god bless 🙏😁

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, just another adventure!

Great Video! Salamat!

I enjoyed watching all ur video's.more friendly people out there .I love the view side by side .

Pls don't make us wait for another 5 days for the next video hahahah. Keep having fun and stay safe!

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Hahah, I had to go film for several days.. now is edit and post time!

@Joju_8699

Жыл бұрын

@@travelescapesOFFICIAL are you still in PHILIPPINES?

@roefarm8142

Жыл бұрын

@@travelescapesOFFICIAL Haha for me no probs, willing to wait foe your vids bud. God bless you on your travels always🤗🙏

It showed in your vlogs that you really enjoy your stays in My homeland Philippines

i miss the Philippines!!! keep it up and take care ENJOY!!

Touristy prices already?! Wow! Good for the locals there, but I hope everything was worth it for you! Thank you for sharing! God bless you for the joy you bring with your vlogs!

You’re cute on that helmet! Wow! I envy your travel experience. It is the challenges and adventures that make your travel fun and exciting. ❤️ Yes can’t wait for the next vid. ☺️ We demand it! Haha 😂😂

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

hahah thank you!!

Your so good traveller .you know how to negotiate everything🥰😍

Watching your video makes me feel like actually going to Siquijor ❤️ like i said i left my heart there in Siquijor

I really like everytime you see the waters , and you’ll say “ohhhh look at thattt”😂 . Just soo nice to see how amazed you are!😄

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

😂 you’re used to it! I’m not haha

you are really a good vlogger..specifying all the details you encountered and with a comment

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

4 ай бұрын

Hey thank you for saying that!! I put a lot of work into this!

WoW! Siquijor is busy now. I went there in 2015 and it was very peaceful, I was the only foreigner there for the whole 7 days I was there and there was barely anyone around.

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

that was a special event/concert.. everyone seemed to be out for it, but the other nights weren't like that

It's rainy season but still you got to see the beauty of the Philippines like it's summer..mother nature gave you favor!😊 Stay safe..

@g4m3r1993

Жыл бұрын

I think these videos had been recorded a while ago. You can't even see clouds in the sky in his videos.. during a rainy season..

I am surprised to see how beautiful the water is. Same nice color of your eyes. Chicken afritada is good!!!! Enjoy your meal sir 😋😘☺ God bless you!

Bruh, i literally subbed because of the “ma init dito” 😂 Enjoying the channel bro, stay safe out there and keep enjoying PI! 🙌🏻

Really enjoy watching your videos.

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Wowww!!! at the port. The water is so clear BLUE

Thank you kababayan for treating Jonathan so well and for showing him how kind Filipinos are.

Welcome sir to my hometown Siquijor.. god bless ur trip and keepsafe

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

I love your island! Thank you!

Can’t wait to watch the next video 🇵🇭🇨🇦

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for following along!! I'm always working on the next video!

@md0520

Жыл бұрын

Salamat!😊

God bless your trip handsome. Sorry for the expensive travel cost here in the philippines.

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

the last-minute flights are where it really gets expensive! This isn't terrible in comparison

Its good that you have this video on situation like that..... its an eye-opener for the LGU too. Keep on vlogging and Keep safe!!!!

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

what is LGU? Will do, thank you!

@jacolyn12

Жыл бұрын

@@travelescapesOFFICIAL local government unit

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

@@jacolyn12 oooo

@mhyrahgu_38

Жыл бұрын

@@travelescapesOFFICIAL Local Government Unit

Thank you so much for visiting my home town Siquijor Island

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Just posted a new Siquijor video!

Dont skip the town fiesta here at san juan siquijor ♥️♥️ Love already your vlog♥️♥️

Glad you like your stay in Philippines and showcase what our country has to offer.. I don't know if you are familiar with the channel of "Fearless and Far" you kinda look like him..I enjoyed watching your vlog it shows kindness on how you treat the locals you've meet in the streets..hope to see your channel grow more..stay safe and Godbless..😊😊

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I’ll check out that channel!

I keep waiting for ur blog😅please don't make us wait..its hard to wait😅that was a tired transportation ha...can't wait to see the next

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Haha, I just filmed as much as I could in Siquijor and didn’t edit much there. Now I’m in edit/post mode. I should have 2 or 3 Siquijor videos coming soon!

Thanks for all the tips👍. Yeah, gotta have a little patience going through all commute. Food's looks good. That's a cool helmet man, it's more like Top Gun...lol. Nice spot on the beach ⛱️ 👌 🇵🇭.

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Hahahah.. top gun is a bit better than dumb and dumber. Definitely need some patience, but overall it wasn’t too bad! I would just get tickets in advance if traveling on the weekend next time !

just watched this video last night and your subscribers count was 19.5 k...and now you have 20 k subs....very glad for you friend...just enjoy your trips and don't let those hassles .trouble you..

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! It's really going well so far! 20k is a huge milestone for me!

@wavemaker2077

Жыл бұрын

Then I watched this video 2 weeks later and his subscriber base is already 29k! (timestamp: Sep 4, 2022). But the more amazing thing is that I just watched his other video before this and I saw his subscriber base was only 26k. So he gained 3k subscribers in a matter of just a few minutes.

Visit Kawasan Falls you have to do the most fun adventure in the Philippines The Kawasan Falls Canyoneering a must do in PH. I'm sure the viewers will love it.

Load up on white/light colored shirts, Jonathan! And bring drinking water always =D BTW, the bread in the top shelf inside the glass case where you bought the water is the beloved Filipino pan de sal which you should try if you haven't yet ü Best warm or newly baked, either in the early mornings or mid-afternoons. You probably know by now that Dumaguete City is really a major stop and a key city in that part of the Visayas, and how lucky you were to have been there at that time of day, meaning that you could get yourself proper accommodation if needed. It's also a very historic town with many educational institutions established by the Americans among others =D You arrived at a fiesta day in Siquijor, too-lucky you because people were out and about. It would otherwise have been a sleepy evening =D

Hello handsome...make the most of it in our country you will gain a lot ..you are really really Awesome you are different from the rest Thanks 👍🥰 for sharing..Godbless

New subscriber here..thank you for visiting my country❤️❤️🙏 PS..your BLUE EYES looks charming☺️😂

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Haha thank you so much!!

Always try to negotiate the price before taking the ride. Unfortunately, there are a lot of unscrupulous people particularly among the tricycle drivers bc they are not regulated.Hopefully the tourism dept looks into it so that tourists do not get turned off. Believe me, the country needs the tourists.

Welcome to my hometown Sir... I'm from San Juan Siquijor... Enjoy Sir there have a lot beautiful beaches my Hometown. God bless I'm your new subscriber

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

thank you for the new sub!! Siquijor is so beautiful and relaxed!

@manilagirl3804

Жыл бұрын

@@travelescapesOFFICIAL godless sir and keep safe .. i really miss my hometown.. 4 years im not back home

Your living my dream, thanksfor the vidz...Tomorrow ill retire and travel from Batanes to Jolo.💪💪💪 I wish!

A tip to lessen the fare on trikes is one to not ride alone. Most of the times if you are alone they will make you pay for the empty seat. They wont say that they included the other seats and just say 200,150.. outright. Another tip, before taking a ride if you have met a real local or like the owner of where you are staying ask for the fares esp the places you want to go to. Ask for "clean" Carenderia(the dollar meal places).

Hey Chris Daughtry enjoy your vacation here in the Philippines

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Haha, I haven’t heard that since high school

Great work on these vlogs man. I still can't imagine myself doing what you do. Traveling alone, talking to strangers, I wish I was comfortable traveling alone lol

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

thank you!! haha, I think most people wouldn't be very comfortable doing it. It's not that I wanted to travel alone, but I had to see the world, and no one would go with me, so I just went alone 😂

@dorydory7885

Жыл бұрын

@@travelescapesOFFICIAL the line of yours that say's no one would go with me.....for some reason makes me smile and feel a bit sad for you..my reaction was like aaaahhhhh...🙃🙃🙃🙃

@socosurf

Жыл бұрын

@@travelescapesOFFICIAL i am living vicariously through you brother. keep up the great work man!

@roefarm8142

Жыл бұрын

@@travelescapesOFFICIAL Hii, I'm a bit curious if the fares on the trikes/tricycle are reasonable. Some folks would hike it up if the see a foreigner.

@wavemaker2077

Жыл бұрын

@@roefarm8142 I think 100 pesos ($2) is a reasonable fare considering that he is traveling alone and the destination is a little far. I think even the locals are charged the same amount.

Have fun n stay safe😍

I probably would of gotten hotel relaxed in dumagetti then taken first morning boat.....I love your channel

And im her already 🤣 watching more and more of your Vedios

What an adventure.. amazing!

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for following along!!

Welcome to the Philippines, visit Ilocos Region too.Keep safe

Thanks for visiting my island, have a blast! Try freestyle diving with the Barracuda and skydiving on the island.

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Which island has this?

@TeacherEric173

Жыл бұрын

@@travelescapesOFFICIAL Siquijor!

Dumaguete is really nice. Lots of good restaurants. Siliman is one of the few, if not the only, American / Protestant founded University in the Philippines. Balinsasayao Lakes are really good to visit too. Dumaguete is popular with foreign retirees.

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

I like the strip by the park/water! It’s really nice !

Wow! Wish I have your patience lol.

Try and stay at Coco grove if you can. You get a large chef cooked breakfast included and it is about the best cheap resort I have ever stayed.

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Someone else recommended it to me also! I drove past it as well. It looks super nice from the road!

Doesn't look like the travel day was that much of a problem if not for the 6-hour waiting time to the last ferry. It actually turns out it all worked well after finding out you can do VISA processing at Dumaguete which is great! I also heard there's a big expat community in Dumaguete from retired US citizens.

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

yeah, it wasn't too bad other than that! The mistake was not booking the ticket in advance on Friday afternoon

Welcome to philippines.have fun.......

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Can’t wait to be in Dumaguete and Sijuihor this November mate🙏

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

That's coming up soon! I've got several Siquijor videos coming out soon; I filmed a lot there!

@floren879

Жыл бұрын

@@travelescapesOFFICIAL can’t wait to see the video 👍

So....i did....subscribed 😍

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your sub!!

I’m glad you’re enjoying staying there very hot and very kind people and I miss is well keep it and just be careful don’t trust to trust somebody

Damn bro!looks like a gatorade water from that Liloan port!never been to that place Siquijor...OceanJet is a very popular ferry in the 🇵🇭.And make sure u leave with extra time when u travel.Enjoy the country and explore more places and provinces!Safe travel kaibigan(friend).👍Looks like a town fiesta in Siquijor.to prevent mosquito bites?..buy a mosquito coil(as we Filipinos called it Katol)just like a citronella mosquito coils!👍

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Haha it does look like Gatorade! Actually, there were no mosquitoes in that room!

I'll try ONE OF EACH of those food inserts; they ALL look so deliciois!

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

5 ай бұрын

Which ones? At the port where I was waiting for the ferry?

You should make a video of Dumaguete City. It's a beautiful city. Watching from New York.

WOW 6hrs Glad you have time to Explored Dumaguete… You Should go to Manjuyod Sand Bar there in Dumaguete is so Beautiful…👌🙌👍✌️👋💕🇺🇸

Yes. Always give time allowance when booking tickets in Philippines, especially if it is from-island-to-island travel. It's also cheaper that way. Philippine travels can get too exhausting. You'll meed every bit of patience.

Enjoy and safe

Oh. I really felt sorry for you when you got into your room. After a hard day's travel, you deserved better.

I'm from Philippines move here in Modesto California last 2019. My place is in Davao City and my wife is from Cebu City. We're planning to get there on October this year from vacation. I hope to see you there. Just try to visit my place in Davao it cool place from vacation. Stay safe and have a good day. Have fun bro.

Hello sir, it’s nice to meet you on the road. If u still remember i am one of those 3 guy’s who is driving a motor bike in siquijor. You even told us “hey this is isn’t safe” while we were driving. We’re looking forward for the video! Keep safe always migo.

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

😂 of course I remember! That video probably won’t be my next video. Hopefully your video will be out next week!

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

😂 of course I remember! That video probably won’t be my next video. Hopefully your video will be out next week!

Love your channel Johnathan! Watched several of your videos, like how immersive your videos are! My gf is Filipino & enjoys it as well!, You didn't say how much the 2 hour bus ride was? Any plans to come to hawaii? I know it's expensive tho.

Hope you had explored Dumaguete well. Its the best retirement city according to the Department of tourism 2019. Its home to big universities established by your ancestors. Food is also great there

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Do you know the names of the good places to eat in Dumaguete?

@risingson1971

Жыл бұрын

@@travelescapesOFFICIAL havent been there in awhile but netizens suggest Chicos deli, Tinto, City burger, Lantaw. Dont leave Dumaguete without trying their Silvanas. Its even being imported to Manila

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

@@risingson1971 you're trying to make me fat I see 😅 I'll check those our thank you!

@risingson1971

Жыл бұрын

@@travelescapesOFFICIAL Dumaguete is a place you'd love to live in. Nice city and nice people. Has the features of a big city without the big city chaos. Spend a few days there. And you can go up to Bacolod city which is called the City of Smiles. Go there and find out why...😊

@charmsmanz6204

Жыл бұрын

@@travelescapesOFFICIAL 😄

I hope you could explore our island "Negros", and wish to meet you. Always take care and enjoy. Mabuhay

Next time, there is a cargo ship you can catch to go from Moalboal to Siquijor. I found that out while I was there which saved me a few hours instead of going to Dumaguete.

@lindabuck2777

Жыл бұрын

Good to know! Fabulous idea! My father was a ‘shrimper’ for awhile, so I would feel right at home talking with them! 🙏🏻❤️🤔