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We've kind of done the opposite. Come from Australia to live in the UK. We really miss the big tropical thunderstorms from Australia/Asia, but we love the UK summer, with its really long days. The biggest thing we miss when we think of The Philippines is the people. The Filipino people were all so lovely when we were there a few years back. ❤️

I’m from the U.K. and my partner is Filipino and I can’t wait to settle permanently in the Philippines, I’ll only miss the U.K. a little bit 😂

During these very trying times, I often forget to be thankful for all the things that my country has to offer. With this vlog, you guys just gave me a reason to pause, look at the greener side of things, and actually appreciate the Philippines once again, so thank you so much for that! P.S. I always look forward to your daily vlogs because they make the quarantine life a bit better each day. Stay inspiring!! ❤️

I'm living in Australia and I do miss the friendliness of the Filipinos as well as the many staff that assist you in stores. It's absolutely fantastic! ❤️

Hi George n Lucy as one of ex Dubai and a Filipino working in sales I can also proudly say that we are a big impack to the shop owners, and we even have a customer mystery shopper. And also most of the sales person in duty free are filipinos, because they are really knowledgeable of the products and good in customer service.

I am from the UK and I was there for 4 weeks from Dec 2019 - Jan 2020. I just cant wait to come back. My apartment is in Manila. Philippines shopping mall makes the shopping malls in England look like a cupboard. You can get up to 4 malls within a square 2 miles, unlike England, you have to travel up to 2 hours from one to another. Enjoy it guys and hope to connect on my next visit. I totally agree with you on all points.

about driving specifically in edsa, we always say to beginners(im not sure if everyone say this but a lot of people i know does including me), "if you can drive in edsa then you can drive anywhere around the world with ease." edsa is like a battle ground for drivers. XD

I can't help it. I shed a tear when you mentioned the lazy boy in movie theatres in Manila. With just P500, I evem have unlimited cola and pop corn there. I miss you, Manila.😘

Foreigners: I love the weather in Philippines! Filipinos: **Nauuhaw, napapaos, Nanghihinang umiiyak sa loob ng refrigerator habang nagsasalita ng "Gusto ko makahawak ng snow"** (Thirsted, Drying, weakening, crying inside a refrigerator while saying " I want to touch a snow")

I am a Filipina who migrated to the UK in middle age, and when I started living here I was so disheartened by the fact that you cannot just walk in a dentist’s clinic and have emergency tooth treatment. You needed to book and you can of course go private but it will cost you an arm and a leg. I needed a specialised root canal and it cost us 600 pounds! So whenever I go back to visit, I have all dental, eye and cosmetic treatments like facials, massages etc. which are pricey in the UK. Other than that I love the UK. I have dual citizenship. Thanks and more power. Will follow your vlog. Watching fr Hoddesdon, England.

As a Filipino living in the UK, there are things I love in the Philippines which are not in the UK and there are things I love in the UK which are not the Philippines. I just love both of these countries.

I'm 100% English. I live near Newcastle and I hate it here. The people the racism the weather the mass amount of processed food. Good food is expensive and healthy food is generally more expensive too. The lack of things to do here too. I've been to PH twice and cant wait to get back

Yes there will be an IKEA shop soon. It'll be the largest in the world. 70,000 square feet if I'm not mistaken. Construction is currently ongoing right beside the Mall of Asia!

Good thing if your a millionaire in other country and you move to Philippines you turn to a billionaire 😂😂😬❤

I've worked & lived in UK (Coventry, West Midlands). Mostly spot-on on what these 2 said in this episode. Here are other things that are quite unique in UK: 1. Higher tax (salary-based). Other taxes such as TV tax, Road tax, & Council tax. 2. Free medical (unless you want private hospital, and if you are a tourist). 3. Disciplined drivers and their transport system is very good, but less public vehicles during Sundays & holidays. 4. Expensive car park fee. 5. Roundabouts (Rotunda in the Phils.) which can be confusing at first. 6. Beaches are cold (even during summer). 7. Malls close early specially in small cities/towns. 8. Brits' love of Fish & Chips, Football (soccer), tea, reality TV. 9. Brits call lunch "dinner" and dinner "tea" or supper. 10. They love asking "Are you alright?" no matter how many times you've bumped into each other in workplaces. 11. Different spellings of certain words, like paedia/pedia, colour/color. Words like loo (CR/toilet), ages ago, cab (taxi), push bike (bicycle), cheers (thank you), and many others. 12. They tell times differently: quarter past 2 (2:15), half-past six/half-six (6:30). I might have forgotten something else, feel free to add. Cheers!!!

As a Filipino i am oftened amused when o see foreigners choosing to live here in Manila. I sometimes want to leave the Philippines because i just get so tired of our Goverment/politics, but this video made me see how blessed we are. You are going to create a great UK migration. Cheers! :)

Try climbing Mt. Pulag around the month of January to February the temperature could drop to 0 degree and if you are lucky enough you see the Sea Clouds which us breath taking. Love you both ❤️

In Ireland strangers all the time talk to person next to them , commenting about things what happening or talking something random. There’s lot of hi to strangers passing by too . Town and country sides. And it’s nice mostly

Yes its true, Diverse Landscape, in fact in one Thailand vlog called WORLD 360 DEGREE, Philippines Series (please do watch 4 part series), since it is recognized as one of World Diverse Destinations, a Thailander working in the Philippines acknowledged that "VISITING ONLY THIS COUNTRY WILL MAKE YOU FEEL AS TRAVELED AROUND THE WORLD" as she explain the diversity of places in the country.

Its been a pleasure for us Filipinos that you enjoyed Philippines the fact that you moved in here. Certified fan here and of course a subscriber. Thank you so much. A warm welcome from us. Hope you have a great time here in Philippines. 👍👍👍

There will be an IKEA in the Philippines soon, Lucy! The good thing is you’re just near the location-it’s in Mall of Asia! 🤗

With this video... British explorers will explore and flock to Philippines and live their lives under the sun. Forget about the privilege and money. One life enjoy it at least we will all die with a smile in our face with halo halo on a 🏖. 😂10 more years you will see a diverse population. But we hope they will integrate and be more friends with LOCALS rather than co-European vloggers. Telling everybody Filipinos are nice and friendly but no genuine effort to integrate gives them a wrong message that you stay in Philippines for massive audiences and rack up KZfaq income. I know culture and language is way different but Pinoys integrates abroad so can you. No harm!

12. Relaxed day to day attitude. Less stressful here, less urgency, less panic. Things will get done here, Filipino Time, so no need to panic.

Wow man, I learned a lot from you guys and I am a Filipino. I am glad that you are enjoying the culture, food, and the people of the Philippines. Stay safe and God bless you both!

I can see how genuinely in love you are with each other and with the Philippines.

Haha speaking of service in UK, went to a shop in the airport, this lady at the counter i think probably practiced saying “no” not knowing they actually have the item that I’m looking for 😅

Wow!! Lovely! I just saw your vlog just now. First time subscriber. I’m here in the Uk living in Romford, Essex but a true bloodied Filipino. I envy you guys because you are enjoying life in our country but I am dreaming of going back home in few years time. I really really missed my home country Philippines. Thanks much for the nice comments or observations in my country. Glad that you really love living there. Enjoy your life there & take care🙏😘 In addition to what you mentioned is.. if you are in the supermarket you don’t have to carry your stuffs, somebody from the supermarket will help you put all the grocery items in the your shopping bag & will help you carry all your stuff to your car. While here in Uk “no one will help you”. You can leave everything in the customer service if you want to continue shopping without the hassle or burden of carrying your shoppings bags whilst going to one shop to another. That’s one of the things I missed back home.👍

omg I can totally relate! im currently living in the UK right now and missing Phils to bits😭.. enjoyed watching this and agree to your lists! keep safe always there!

I really learned a lot today from you both. Thank you. I've been away for four decades and just started visiting on a regular basis after my husband died.

Watching your videos has been now a part of my daily routine. It made me feel a bit closer to my home country. Especially now that I can't visit the Philippnes due to the pandemic. Thank you and God bless to the both you.

Philippines is a lot better than the UK. I would like to live back there some day with my family

We are humbled to have you both shared your opinions about our country. Thank you so much. Maraming salamat.

Unfortunately, we are very near the equator to snow. We wouldn’t have these amazing beaches if it snows in the PH. I wouldn’t trade beaches for snow, either. I guess we can’t have it all. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Hi, guys good to hear that you enjoy Philippines too much, Im born Filipino but immigrate here in the UK , to work in the NHS, been here for 15yrs now as a british citizen, but I also applied for dual citizen in the Philippines, hoping some day that I will be able to go back to my home land to start a bussiness, your video is so uplifting for me as a Filipino British, keep up the good work guys God bless.

It's amazing that you're living in the Philippines and I'm Pilipino living in the snowy country Canada for decades since I was a kid. So glad though that you love living in the Philippines. Maybe someday soon I will come home and build a house and enjoy the sunny weather like you do. Well guys, take care of yourselves and stay safe traveling different places in the Philippines. Have fun. ❤🇵🇭🇬🇧

Pretty cool guys! I love how you added “diversed landscapes” in your list! So true in your description, Philippines has everything except snow. I do remember though when I was little, maybe late 80’s or early ‘90’s when Baguio reached its lowest temp and news of flurries were reported. I don’t know how true it was, probably not, but at least it gets cold there like spring weather. ❤️ Love this episode!

I literally waited for this, thanks for obliging and I believe your comparison is fairly thought of.☝️✌🏻🤟❤🥰😍🇵🇭🙏

Maybe you can use instead the title “Difference between Living in the Philippines and the UK”. Thanks for the nice observations. Mabuhay!

that was lovely watching you both so excited for your turn on the list... haha! love you, luce and george!

Much appreciated how you guy's appreciate our country. It shows how down to Earth and open minded you guys are in terms of learning and experiencing about our culture and our traditions.

After seeing your contents. I fell in love with your honest reactions and immediately subscribed to your channel. You both looks so amazing..

I remember your post at the start of the quarantines. Good to see that you've completely adapted. Shop assistants here get bored when no one's shopping. Customers provide human contact and you know by now that Filipinos love company. Movies. Hollywood sometimes tests the market by showing movies here first. The only drawback is, with Filipinos practically attached to the (slow 🙄) internet, spoilers spread fast. Social media is the best for getting around the quarantines. You can be at home and eat a previously unknown neighbor's special cooking. There's also "pasabuy" where you can practically ask someone out shopping to buy something for you and just add a little for the gas. Malls are the modern "plaza" where people used to converge. Plazas were usually at the center of the town. The church is there. Local government is there. People sell food there. Dances and concerts are held there. Children run around everyday. Back when the slow community-centered life is the rule.

I love this vlog. And I'm glad you love living in the Philippines. I've been living in the States for 40 years and now that I'm retired, we are planning to move back to Manila soon. I found the 11 ways you mentioned very interesting. The first one is Delivery which I found amusing but understandable. In the US, deliveries are not common. In Manila, they deliver McDonald's or Jolibee, etc. Only in the Philippines! Second, is there is no snow in the Phil. I think the closest you will get to snow is frost and you might see that in Baguio during Jan/Feb.. And lastly, I like your analysis about driving in manila. I agree that you just have to go with the flow instead of getting irritated with the traffic and driving habits of the Filipinos. When I'm there, I don't drive because I get irritated just by being a passenger. I can still drive in Manila but with your analysis, I just may be able to drive with a different attitude. One question and you don't have to answer this. Are you guys applying for residency in the Philippines, i.e. as immigrants? Just curious. Thank you for your time in reading this (hopefully you read it). Great vlog. Take care.

Two very different places and in many respects completely opposite ways of living. Nice to hear your comparisons and commentaries. I like both but definitely enjoy traveling in the Philippines more because of the weather and beaches 🙌💯☀️🏝

Check out Uptown Mall at BGC- they have a four-step process before they let you in the mall: temp, hand sanitizer, mist, foot bath. They used a cubicle to implement the first three

Hi guys , I’m a filipino but I moved here in the UK in 2003 . We lived in the cotswolds which is an amazing place for 5 years before settling in Bromsgrove. We have a house in Baguio , everytime we go home my daughter who was born here in the Uk don’t want to leave baguio, she hate warm weather so obviously anywhere outside baguio is hot” 😅Hopefully she can change her view as she grows as she is more a Brit than pinoy .&I’ll show her this video of yours. Thanks ,cheers 😀

You guys faces never grew old, looks like you're really enjoying your time in the Phil. Have you noticed that even it's warm, your faces feel like moisturized? How cool is that!!!

I couldn't agree more with you regarding driving there, Lucy. You really do have to adopt a more flexible, relaxed and go-with-the-flow approach. The "chaos" actually becomes quite pleasant and enjoyable. And I noticed how relaxed drivers are there. Thanks for reminding me of the things to be grateful for about my country and heritage. Love the UK, too! I love the art and cultural diversity of London :-)

I'm here in London and you made me miss the Philippines even more😭

Really appreciate this content! 😍I super loved this amongst all the vlog of yours, (sorry, might have missed something) but as a Filipino, wow! Thank you and the reactions Lucy, smiling all the time! 😘❤️😍

This is one of the best vlogs I have watched from you guys. God bless you both and the Filipinos will continue to embrace you and love you both.

Suggestion for No.10 you should visit 1) Tubbataha Reef if you love diving 2) Kaparkan Falls if you want to feel out of this world scenery.

True if the weather is perfect in the Phils , I will consider that the place is indeed comparable to UK Im a Fil working here in Saudi

Aww...love your comments about the Phils! Thanks. Btw you both look chic in black and your hairstyle suits you George.

I think the reason why your orders get to you in just a couple of hours is because you're in Manila. In the Philippines most of the suppliers for online selling is based on Manila or any parts of Luzon. That is why for some of us who lives here in the southern parts like Visayaz and Mindanao, we can relate to you about your orders taking about a few days or weeks before it gets to you.

It's kinda surprising to hear that driving in the phils is more laid back? Most foreigners i know say they get stressed easily here than in their country hahaha...

George and Lucy...keep safe and love coming from a Filipino family in Calgary.

I am filipino by orin born in the province of pangasinan.i am retired and live in UK for 46 yrears now.my heart is is always in the Philippines. Everytime I see your vlogs i miss life in my town bayambang,I miss my home town food "pinakbet and adobo".I wish you all the best stay safe to save life.keep up the good work.i very jealous!!!

Thanks George and Lucy! Highly appreciated your honest actual observations and personal experiences you have in our country. We’re happy as well to have you both here and making our country your home. More power and success to your juicy vlog! 👍😊🤗👏

About the cinemas: true that snacks in UK cinemas are sooo overpriced and there's not as many choices - it's literally just sweet or salty popcorn. I miss the cheese, sour cream, barbecue, chocolate and so many different flavours of popcorn

Please make a list of top 10/15 Beaches, places, island destinations you have visited in the Philippines! Stay safe!

All I can say is it is sooo true coming from a Filipino living in Europe for the last 7 years. In general the video sums up that everything is easy and laidback, if you have the ways and means, everything in the Philippines is way easier.

Aw..so sweet guys..I finally appreciate this 11 better ways here in PH hearing from you..but also hope we have snow here too like in England..

at the top of Mt. Pulag, and some of the surrounding towns there is frost every year.

Philippines cinema are much cleaner and spacious, glad Edmonton, Canada are starting to change their seats into a recliners as well but the snacks are still expensive, love 💕 this vlogs and enjoying your reactions channels, good job guys and stay safe❤️

Thank you for loving & appreciating our country!-from Vancouver,Canada

Upon viewing this vid for 1min. &20 secs I noticed that u both changed for the better. For me, George looked like a much younger Pierce Brosnan and Lucy I don't have any idea of which celebrity u look like now but ur definitely more beautiful than before the lockdown. Staying in ur apartment/condo unit for more than 60 days did make u both so good looking and healthier(thanks also to Lucy's everyday prepared healthy food and ur calisthenics/exercises). Congrats! 👍❤

Thank you guys, watching this , i appreciate more what we have here, like having great cinemas , shopping malls, etc. 😁

Thanks for appreciating our country. I love PH but i always dream of living in UK, I am obsessed of the culture and history, i watched documentaries related to Castles in UK, i read and watch everything about the Royal Family, i looove Princess Diana, i love watching movies based on Kings n Queens of UK, i love British singers, 1D, Ed Sheeran,Adele, i love British Actors n Actresses esp EMILIA CLARKE 😍 and of course love love you guys ❤

Aww...Thank u so much for this. Much appreciated. I always watch ur videos. Love ur channel💜

This is why I like watching you guys. I have been in the US for a very long time, you give me "updates" on "actually" living or current life and changes since I left the Philippines.

When I was in London last December people there are friendly, someone even explained to us how to use the tube since we got in to an incorrect one.

Here in the province quezon you can rent 100$ for a month with free Internet Electricity Water And its not just a room. Its a house.

It’s great to see you guys voicing out the stuff you like about the Philippines despite the few obvious unfavourable concerns in the country.The UK has also been our second home & we love it as much as you have fallen in love with the Philippines

WOW, MOST OF WHAT YOU'V SAID, I WASNT EVEN AWARE OF... THANK U FOR SHARING THAT. I LOV U KUYA AND ATE :) -Danes frm the Philippines

You forgot to mention about the festivities in the Philippines, the long x’mas season including new year...

After hearing the F.R.I.E.N.D.S. reference, I immediately clicked like.

I was born in the Philippines but I live in Ontario, and I noticed the same thing that you guys did when it comes to store staff. Recently my family and I went back for vacation and as soon as I entered the SM department store to buy some clothes, I had about two or three of their workers come up and ask how they can help and what stuff I was looking for. One of them even walked with me throughout the whole store to help me locate each item. Needless to say, the shopping experience was smooth and the only trouble I had was choosing from the huge variety of styles. And I agree with you 100% about the size of the malls in the Philippines, they're huge! I swear you need like at least a full day or even more to fully get through all of MOA.

Thank you for always loving our country . We love you so much guys . ❤

Haha I feel like you're getting spoiled with the services here with it's convenience. But I can't blame you. Maybe it's because we're modernizing the way customer services business should be in the future years. Lucy referring to fb market as guerilla marketing, which is really really effective and convenient to customers. Nice content as always. ❤ this channel.

love these two! ❤

I've always considered the UK my second home, mainly because I was married to an English gentleman for four decades, who sadly passed away over two years ago. I have lots of British friends I've met four decades ago. I find the British friendly and helpful. I got stuck in Gatwick for a week and moved around airport hotels a couple of months ago because of the bad weather and the imminent coronavirus that was making many people in a state of panic. However, I'm planning my post-John life and might choose Cebu. Why? It doesn't seem to get earthquakes. Also, I love the Cebuano language. It's not repetitive unlike Tagalog. Your observations re the Philippines is 97% accurate and that says a lot about your being a workaholic. Thank you for opening the eyes of many people. Thank you for being there and enjoying life, young as you both are. Cheers from getting warm Spain!

Yes there is a little bit of snow at Mt. Pulag (Benguet). Temperature there dropped to zero way back Feb of 2017

Many thanks for this informative vlog. Guys, have you watched "Half-asleep Chris' world's amazing banknotes?

Guys i love seeing you with that twin couple necklace ❤

Thanks a lot guyz!! I love both the UK and The Philippines and look forward to visiting both countries again soon!

Thanks for appreciating PH!i actually love this country too,but there’s just one thing I don’t really like I mean if I can trade it to other country I would love to experience cold season too...but other than that PH is where my ❤️ is.

Thats True. Philippines is amazing country

You’re hungry? Open your Facebook and you’ll have food delivered at your doorstep

Thank you guys for appreciating the convenience of staying in the PH. Hope your vlog can help boost tourism in our country. I was in one of my visits to London in 70s. I was new to the place. I came to meet a lady Londoner on a street and asked courteously where is this place etc. She just walked past by me and said “I really got no clue.” That was not so nice to a stranger. Just sharing.

I live for how George say "But". It's very satisfying. I mean, the accent in general is purely therapeutic. It heals my soul.

The biggest Ikea will soon open close to where you live. Keep safe, I'm your Pinoy fan in Israel.

Of course, the weather 😄 I used to travel to UK, my friends and I would joke about UK’s 4 days of summer 😬✌🏼

Appreciation. This is the most fundamental happiness tool. Appreciation is the purest, strongest form of love. It is the outwardbound kind of love that asks for nothing and gives everything. Thank you for choosing the Philippines ❤️ I hope you guys enjoy your stay, always. Indeed they are beautiful and happy British couple, stay safe and healthy.

About the topic.... I felt like the Philippines is leveling up and happy you shared such good feedback. Thank you.

no there's never been snow in Philiipines, tropical country... we do have rare hailstorms, very rare though

Omg Lucy, I love the shirt you’re wearing

Thank you very much for all the positive views about my beloved country. I totally agree with your opinion. I now reside in the UK with my family. We are very fortunate to be UK citizens and there are things that you can’t compare a first world country to a developing country such as education, healthcare system, infrastructure, public transport, pollution, environment, political system , quality of life, etc. You are absolutely right when you mentioned about the warm and happy-go-lucky mentality of Filipinos. They are resilient because challenges and hardships in life are just part of their day to day existence. I love my home country hence I acquired dual citizenship. I invested organic farming in the Philippines to support employment and sustainable way of life. I intend to retire soon in both countries and explore tourism business to attract UK citizens to visit the Philippines and Filipinos to visit the UK. Good luck to you both and I wish you success. All the best!

Great observations! Very honest! Surprised about the driving, lol! When my pastor and his wife went to visit, they were stressed with the driving:). There’s little discipline, but I’m so used to it that I forgot how others would see it:). BUT I know exactly what you mean as well! I currently live here in the States and have been living here close to 20 years, but I still prefer driving in the Philippines! It’s basically coz I feel I can do anything, lol. I turn when I want to, unlike here where there are tons of places you can’t turn, you have to do a left turn to go right (Michigan left, they call it) coz of a No right turn sign, etc. There are many more rules:). I feel a bit more carefree when I drive at home in the Philippines:).