I started this channel to show people what life is like for a western guy in SE Asia, in particular The Philippines.
Who am I? Well, I am from the United States but I have been living in SE Asia for over 7 years now. Join me as I travel throughout The Philippines as I travel island to island searching out the ideal place for retirement and enjoying life to the fullest.
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Facebook: web.facebook.com/GioInThePhilippines
website: giointhephilippines.com/contact-gio/
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Hi Mr Gio. I will stay in the Philippines for 33 days. Can you pls explain further about the trow away ticket? How and when should i get it.
wow that's allot of layovers & stops going from the US to the Phils How long were you in transit from the time you left the 1st US airport until landing in 'Duma ?
I really like EVA
Welcome to Canada 😂😂😂
I’ve got my own story to tell on my last trip in January 2024 and part of it was just my own fault losing my phone in a taxi cab two days upon arrival in Cebu.. but there was more to the story
Still better than connecting through Manila!! :-)
Canada......can kiss my. Used to be a great country but a certain party took over a few decades back and I hope they're happy with what they have now.. As far as long travel the cheap way always gets you wishing you hadnt been cheap! If I cant afford business class I don't go until I can afford. 100% worth it. Thanks for sharing your trip home
Hi Gio, I saw your Amazon list of great items, question, does the USA Roku stick work in the Philippines? or is there actually a special Philippine Roku stick??🤔
Well, actually it's better to get the Amazon fire stick international version
Just back to USA from the Phillpines and I flew United from San Franciso to Manila nonstop the only drawback bring that that flight leaves San Franciso around Midnight. Korean air is good airline.
Damn, that’s a crazy connecting flights. I feel so lucky to live close to SFO. Philippine airlines to manila then connecting to Panglao. On the bright side, you don’t have to go work the next day.🤣
6 weeks ago, I had a heffer at SW Airlines in Houston try to argue with me that I was "Required" to have a return ticket to the United States to board. Sorry, this one has escaped the rate race!😂😂😂😂
At least the bin door broke and the cabin door didnt blow off. Is that a tablet or PC you are viewing? Beside you. Looks compact. Thanks for posting
Seriously, thanks for making my trip back to Michigan from Ecuador next week to visit family for a few weeks seem like a couple of commuter flights😄 I will not be complaining at all ....absent a lousy neighbor on the plane😆.
You got flagged for being a passport bro.
Wow! This video should be titled: Everything Not to do When Traveling to The Philippines Good Lord! That was as painful as it was avoidable!!
One time, back in my day, I was returning to US after a fun 3 month climbing season in Nepal. My luggage was typical outdoor gear. At immigration they searched my backpack. In my kitchen stuff they found a few old bouillon cubes all wrapped in foil. Alarms were sounded and soon I was surrounded by 4 cops and hustled into a private room. The cops thought they had found the motherload and I was a cartel kingpin . The whole process took an hour and was almost laughable. I tried to tell them up front. In the end they realized I was just some granola hiker type and let me go.
Did they scan the file contents of your laptop?
Manila is a good airport they can have that happen at any airport
Good day from Vancouver.
I always avoid Canada I stay with EVA AIR best routs
Gio you got my vote! I think they are my 2 favorite airlines. But I am not sure if i want you as a Travel buddy . LOL
man, one day I want to be like Gio and travel the world with no job! nice life! go for it
Do you fly coach or business usually?
Yes, flying from the States to the Philippines can be an adventure. I have flown on EVA great airlines but a 7 hour layover. My wife prefers PAL nonstop to Manila, but we had a 9 hours delay at JFK due to the plane out of the Philippines being delayed. I have taken the shuttle, but from terminal two to terminal one, thank God no hassles other than waiting for it. You will be home soon. Take care of the great video.
About a week ago I flew direct from SFO to Manila with United and had NONE of those problems. In fact, while on the flight, when we were two hours out from landing, they came on intercom, and started telling everyone they might want to fill out their eTravel stuff, or it might be a problem for them. LOL
As an airline employee I enjoyed this one. But the busted door trying to shove your bag into the overhead by the FA takes the cake😂.
i always fly delta or american from wisc never had that many stops . ohare to tokyo to minila its about 26 hrs
i agree...as direct as a person can get....september ..i go ..lax ..to taipei..direct....then .over night there.....then to cebu next day....stay at appelton hotel ...there lapu lapu ..not far from airport
Way to many layovers brutal 😮
I had to bring the same Greek seasoning to Portugal for my brother that's so funny, But I had no issues. I think TSA is at a higher alert because Biden's open border damaging policies. So many unknowns in the country Now! I feel for you Gio; coming across the USA. I'm lucky to fly out of SFO or LAX it's a little faster. And more Airlines to choose from going to PI.."There is never anything like coming home to your Filipino Wife" It's has always been the Best." To spirituality and hard to explain! But you will experience it..Aloha! safe travels..🌺🧭✈
One way , Vancouver, 1.5 hours Hong Kong layover, Cebu , total 17.5 hours, $585 US .
I did NYC > LA > Honolulu > Guam > Manila on United as one multi way ticket and it only cost me $800 one way. Should be even cheaper if you're closer to LA.
On korean airlines. A beautiful korean lady was looking after her mum. She saw i was struggling a bit so she looked after me. Respect to her.
I am co.ing to see you in dumaghiti.
Much prefer Eva, we were Premier Elite with PAL for over a decade when we lived in California but now use EVA since we moved to Florida, Houston/George Bush-Taipei- Manila or Cebu which ever works, if we fly into Manila we overnight before heading to Tacloban.. worth the $$, btw, you seem like a decent guy, suck it up and bring your wife here to States and get her citizenship, as you grow older it is the best situation as while the Philippines is livable, it won't be in a natural disaster, health crisis, or geopolitical scenario out of your hands😉😁
Glad you made it back Gio, I don't envy you for the traveling. I used to do it for over a decade and got sick of the hassle and all the arrogant security, attendants, agents, border guards and whomever was involved. Once I was flying home to Canada with Air Canada and in YYZ, after clearing immigration, I went downstairs to get mu checked in luggage and a small hound dog walked up to me, all excited. This arrogant middle aged woman followed with a superiority complex, informing me that I might have suspicious stuff in my luggage. So she sent me into another room where my luggage were dissected and turns out the that dog smelled the one remaining sandwich I didn't eat on the plane. This was in my carry on bag tho, My Gf made those for me for the long trip. Told the officer that I had like 9 of those to start with. He asked me where is the rest (idiot) Told him "it's in my belly, cause I ate it all and I can throw the last one in the garbage, which I did. They wanted to fine me over $850- for this, but I talked my way out of it. SO long story short, Do not take any food with you, especially spices or meat products. They will pull you a side. Canadian security also scans you and rolls your hand for drugs, if you have substantial cash on you. I learned this the hard way. Always have a few apples and a water bottle and before going thru security check, empty the bottle and place it in their bin. Once you go thru security, just re fill it at a bar or washroom. Apples are ok and security cannot confiscate empty bottles. Go figure
I can't believe they checked the content of you computer! These guys are getting out of hand, especially TSA bullshit checks. There is debate on whether they actually make our flights any safer and the need to abolish them all together. The only reason they currently exist is an over reaction from 9/11. IMO, another example of government over reach.
I would never go through or into Canada. They are slowly eroding your rights.
Good thing you got out before the travel bans
No drama no vlog 😂
That is the very last time A. You buy a silly ticket B. You ever visit canda C. Yoo ever imagine going through manila and on to a baby hop in the Philippines. Sorry Gio made some classic mistakes. Not like you bro.
Incheon, Haneda, and Narita are my favorite airports!
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Get some rest buddy....you look pretty beat!!! Welcome Home!!!
Great advice thanks
Hello Gio, saw in one of your lives you will files to increase your VA rating. You should file as soon as possible things are changing a lot. The longer you have been out of service, the harder it is to claim something. I'll be on my way to the Philippines in about a year to be with my girlfriend. It's really difficult to wait to leave. So I understand your pain just watching this video.
Its more fun in the USA... safe travels..
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My man. Love your channel. Why not Delta out of MSP to South Korea and then South Korea straight to Cebu? Avoid all this Canada stuff, avoid Manila, avoid all these extra stops. I know it's more, but less aggravation.
May of 2023 I traveled to the Philippines. Cebu is where I ended up. Had all of my stuff in two carry-ons. No problem on three different aircraft from two different airlines. Head back home a month later and one of my carry-ons is suddenly too big. It had to be checked. Different airlines, but the exact same type of plane. I tried telling the ticket agent that it would fit just fine, but once they get something in their head you are going to do it their way. On that trip they were still checking covid vaccinations. No one has ever asked for my etravel registration until I've arrived in my destination country (Philippines). And half the time they don't even ask for it there. They've always checked for an onward ticket before leaving the states.