FOREIGNERS' FIRST REACTION to SIARGAO, PHILIPPINES (It’s weirdly cheap)

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FOREIGNERS' FIRST REACTION to SIARGAO, PHILIPPINES (It’s weirdly cheap)

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Chris and Mia

Күн бұрын

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@RedWhiteBlue. Ай бұрын

To those Filipinos critical of his reviews of the prices vis-a-vis quality of accomodation and foods in Siargao, his statements are valid and noteworthy in comparison with Bali or Vietnam. While Philippine prices are still dirt cheap compared to Europe, Philippine prices on accomodation are relatively still expensive. Foods in Siargao are comparable with Thailand, but more expensive than Indonesia and Vietnam. With the power challenges in Siargao, distribution has been an issue especially if your accomodation is not close to the city center. This has been further aggravated by Super Typhoon Odette which brought the entire island devastated and crawling on its knees. Water is also an issue as groundwater is fast dying up with saltwater intruding the water table. But visitors like you make the local community survives and Filipinos should just appreciate how tourism helps with the local economy.

@Ravishing_Mr_Perfect Ай бұрын

Eto ang mga problema ng pinas kaya konti lang ang mga foreign tourists at hindi sila nagtatagal sa ating bansa: 1. Corruption everywhere. RED TAPE in govt. 2. Very very very very few modern infrastructures. 3. Wala tayong modernong transportation at airport 4. Mahina or walang internet 5. Nawawalan ng kuryente (brownout) 5. Mahina or nawawalan or walang tubig 6. Nakawan at kikilan sa NAIA airport 7. EXPENSIVE accomodations 8. Maraming patayan, kriminal, nakawan, mandurukot, snatchers, kidnappers , drug addicts at mga pushers 9. Mga ganid na taxi at tricycle drivers over-charging/scamming foreign tourists 10. Mga basura or litters sa kalye at mga bangketa. Mga pinoy wala talagang disiplina. Kahit saan tayo nagtatapon ng mga basura/ litters natin. 11. Pati sa mga beach, dagat, gubat at bundok may mga basura din..mga plastic bottles, plastik supot, wrappers at kung ano ano pang mga litter/garbage. 12. Mga illegal vendors sa kalsada/bangketa, may vendor din sa gitna ng badian canyon, panglao sandbar at mga bangkang vendor sa dagat ng el nido at coron. Kaya madumi at maraming mga basura sa ating mga kapaligiran at kalikasan. MAGTINDA KAYO SA TAMANG LUGAR. 13. Illegal squatters, street dwellers and beggars everywhere, particularly children asking money from foreigners. Tapos sasabihin natin "Its more fun in the Phlippines" ??? Nakakahiya ! Tourism will boost our local economy kasi foreigners spend money in our country which helps our local business to earn more. The local and national government MUST do something to solve/fix these problems.

@Chris_travellust Ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment! 🙏

@ryugahydeki2 18 күн бұрын

I was there 4 years ago, and definitely its a demand issue. The island isn't really prepared for droves of tourist coming in. It is a pretty small island and most of it is still left untouched.

@Chris_travellust 12 күн бұрын

I agree! ☺️ Thank you for the comment 🙏

@lesterdelrosario11 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this comprehensive review. Planning to go to Siargao & you gave some good tips!

@Chris_travellust Ай бұрын

I am Glad it was helpful! 😄

@Kfc27 Ай бұрын

Subscribed! Thank you for visiting the philippines.. Enjoy and stay safe🙏😇❤️

@Chris_travellust Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏😁

@georgieboy2432 Ай бұрын

It's for backpackers, surfers and people who like to party on a budget.

@Chris_travellust Ай бұрын

Alcohol is cheap here 😁

@nlf17 Ай бұрын

Welcome to our humble country, Sir! I'm so sorry for all the disappointments that you have encountered while in Siargao....but i hope that you will also keep the good memories with you....Take care, and I wish you all the best in your journey! ❤❤❤

@Chris_travellust Ай бұрын

Thank you I do, my visit in Philippines and siargao been great! This was my first impression of the island ☺️

@JEPOYHEROBLOGG 11 күн бұрын

GUYS ALWAYS REMEMBER WHAT ISLAND MEANS MEANING YOU WILL DISCONNECT TO ANY DEVICE TO ANY OF HURTING OUR EYES YOU WILL SIAGAO AND OTHER ISLAND PHILIPPINES IS NOT FOR WEAK PEOPLE OR DRAMATIC PEOPLE THIS PLACE IS FOR NATURE LOVER AND ADVENTURE PEOPLE OK

@Chris_travellust 10 күн бұрын

Haha 😂

@ReyvenBergado-tf2sc Ай бұрын

The best places to visit in Siargao are the kawhagan island and Sugba lagoon, Bucas Grande, and Magpupungko . If you visit those places I think Siargao is worth.

@Chris_travellust Ай бұрын

Awesome thanks for the advice 🏖️🌴🌴

@SIMPLYCOOLVIBES Ай бұрын

Enjoy your stay in the country

@Chris_travellust Ай бұрын

Thank you i do! ☺️

@rolflockhart3728 Ай бұрын

You get what you paid for... if you want great ammenities, booked yourself at a five star resort or hotel.

@Chris_travellust Ай бұрын

True! You can always find better by go up in stars! Still it is easier said than done ☺️

@baldeagledelta3482 Ай бұрын

@@Chris_travellust Meaning, he can't afford the upgrade so he complains. Whiner spotted! 😂😂😂

@Ravishing_Mr_Perfect Ай бұрын

@@baldeagledelta3482Eto ang mga problema ng pinas kaya konti lang ang mga foreign tourists at hindi sila nagtatagal sa ating bansa: 1. Corruption everywhere. RED TAPE in govt. 2. Very very very very few modern infrastructures. 3. Wala tayong modernong transportation at airport 4. Mahina or walang internet 5. Nawawalan ng kuryente (brownout) 5. Mahina or nawawalan or walang tubig 6. Nakawan at kikilan sa NAIA airport 7. EXPENSIVE accomodations 8. Maraming patayan, kriminal, nakawan, mandurukot, snatchers, kidnappers , drug addicts at mga pushers 9. Mga ganid na taxi at tricycle drivers over-charging/scamming foreign tourists 10. Mga basura or litters sa kalye at mga bangketa. Mga pinoy wala talagang disiplina. Kahit saan tayo nagtatapon ng mga basura/ litters natin. 11. Pati sa mga beach, dagat, gubat at bundok may mga basura din..mga plastic bottles, plastik supot, wrappers at kung ano ano pang mga litter/garbage. 12. Mga illegal vendors sa kalsada/bangketa, may vendor din sa gitna ng badian canyon, panglao sandbar at mga bangkang vendor sa dagat ng el nido at coron. Kaya madumi at maraming mga basura sa ating mga kapaligiran at kalikasan. MAGTINDA KAYO SA TAMANG LUGAR. 13. Illegal squatters, street dwellers and beggars everywhere, particularly children asking money from foreigners. Tapos sasabihin natin "Its more fun in the Phlippines" ??? Nakakahiya ! Tourism will boost our local economy kasi foreigners spend money in our country which helps our local business to earn more. The local and national government MUST do something to solve/fix these problems.

@simplyyank1119 Ай бұрын

For small islands, imho limited tourism is the right way to go because of the lack of resources. Not every island could be like Bali & Phuket (talking about millions foreign tourists). Just like what they've done in The Mentawais for example, It's not cheap but give more value and experience to the visitors, better uncrowded beaches, much better waves and with just enough crowd on the line up. Other than the surf tax, i think $150-$200 a day will get you a spot in some surf resorts there all inclusive (and they're pretty nice resorts for sure). But to be fair, not every island/islands have waves as good as The Mentawais tho, so yeah no easy.

@Chris_travellust Ай бұрын

Hi thank you for your comment! 😀 I see what you mean, but to be honest. I don’t know anything about what kind of development you be for the better, I just shared my first impression about this island because I think there is a a lot of misleading information out there so want to share the real picture of how the world looks like 🌴☀️ I dont know to much about Mentawais, where is it located? ☺️

@simplyyank1119 Ай бұрын

@@Chris_travellustit's located Off the western coast of Sumatera, Indonesia. That's the good thing how Mentawaians market their islands, low key, no using Bali's name despite it's their own sibling island, and they put the surfing tax to limit the number of visitor. Just search them, it's way more famous among the pro surfers compare this Siargao, it's home to surfspots such as : Lance's right (HT), Bankvaults, Rifles, No Kandui, Greenbush, Telescopes, Playgrounds, Rag's Right, Rag's left. Trust me, go check footages of them, there are many. Personally I would be ashamed if I were claiming such bold statement as the next or better Bali, while their cloud 9 hardly would make the cut into top 10 waves if it's happened to be in Mentawais, Bali's sibling islands, and it's also not crowded, (if the less crowded is the selling point).✌️

@angelitosantos7522 Ай бұрын

News subscribers from Philippines 😁🇵🇭🙋🏽‍♂️

@Chris_travellust Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏄‍♂️

@flinze2001 Ай бұрын

let's go! ❤

@Chris_travellust Ай бұрын

Lets go! 🚀🚀🚀

@wahtusy3519 Ай бұрын

On the flip side, it's maybe a good thing also that not everybody likes Siargao. I don't want it to become overly gentrified and over run by tourists and become the next Bali or something

@simplyyank1119 Ай бұрын

The blame is on Filipinos, some of them so obsessed to made Siargao as a direct competitor of Bali. Some even dedicated their account just to do smearing campaign toward Bali telling there's no white beach blabla in Bali, etc, in hope to get the advantages of anti-Bali sentiment, which is not a noble thing to do. They're also ill-informed about how Bali's surfing condition and potential really is, they don't know how spots Like Padang-padang, Impossibles, Balangan, Outside corner, and The Bombie are on different caliber compared to Cloud9 etc. Sorry to say this, but siargao doesn't have what it takes to become major surf destination in southeast Asia,If Mentawais choose to not take a direct competition with Bali, I don't think you guys have the things needed to do so. Imagine if your cloud 9 is hardly would made the cut into top 10 surfspots of Mentawais, and all of that come with countless uncrowded white sand beaches, that's how good Mentawais are as a surf destination, some notable spots : Lance's right (HT), Bankvaults, No Kandui, Rifles, Greenbush, Rags right, Rags left, etc. So I'll repeat myself, If Mentawai islands choose to not take a direct competition with Bali, why you would? Just my 2 cent, just see footages of all the surfspots I mentioned above, you'll get the picture.

@Chris_travellust Ай бұрын

True but the new Bali, that is how the Philippines is marketing siargao 😌✌️

@Ravishing_Mr_Perfect Ай бұрын

@Ilove-zc1zm Ай бұрын

Many Europeans are not familiar with the Philippines. When discussing Asia in Europe, Thailand is likely the first country that comes to mind. We hope to have many European vloggers like you help introduce our beloved country to the world, especially throughout Europe.

@Chris_travellust Ай бұрын

I did not know much about Philippines before getting here, I have learned so much of your culture, and like how kind all people are ☺️ Looking forward to show you more in my next video 💯🙏

@chaopanofasia8490 Ай бұрын

They can choose Thailand anytime. Walang pipigil sa kanila haha

@charlesjosephdiputado804 Ай бұрын

Because the Philippines is not a popular destination for the Europeans. They rather see China, Japan, India etc. comes to their mind when it comes about Asia but when they visit, they will go for culturally different and popular destination countries like China, Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore etc.

@chaopanofasia8490 Ай бұрын

@@charlesjosephdiputado804 They didn't go to China 😂

@charlesjosephdiputado804 Ай бұрын

@@chaopanofasia8490 Europeans also love visiting China, it's their top destination in Asia...

@charlesetienne6037 Ай бұрын

Dude Siagao is a direct competitor to Seychelles, but it is still much cheaper than Seychelles. From your video the lower grade accommodation here starts around 50 euros night rare ro find. A normal guest house here stars at 80 euros

@Chris_travellust Ай бұрын

Have never heard about Seychelles before now haha 😂 Its Africa right?😄

@charlesetienne6037 Ай бұрын

@@Chris_travellust today world everything you can google

@Jonases_20 Ай бұрын

new sub here

@Chris_travellust Ай бұрын

Thanks for subbing! 👋

@Jonases_20 Ай бұрын

@@Chris_travellust yw :)

@preciousbarroga9342 Ай бұрын

Yes, Siargao is not for everyone. Not for you.

@Chris_travellust Ай бұрын

I would say it depends on the travel 😌 as someone that is working online, and at the same time are traveling on a budget, this island has its limitations. If you go here for a 2 weeks vacation, to recharge and surf this island is a paradise 😄

@preciousbarroga9342 Ай бұрын

@@Chris_travellust Then it is not really for you because you are a digital nomad or working while travelling. Siargao is more laidback catering to those who wanted to relax and enjoy life leaving their work behind. There are good spots of internet in the area for those who can afford a better accomodation.

@Ravishing_Mr_Perfect Ай бұрын

@@preciousbarroga9342, reality check, iwan na iwan na ang pinas in terms of number of foreign tourists, modern infrastructure, modern transportation and communication, modern airport..i have been to malaysia, thailand, singapore and jakarta, bali...sobrang dami ng foreign tourists nila and they stay longer... Eto ang mga problema ng pinas kaya konti lang ang mga foreign tourists at hindi sila nagtatagal sa ating bansa: 1. Corruption everywhere. RED TAPE in govt. 2. Very very very very few modern infrastructures. 3. Wala tayong modernong transportation at airport 4. Mahina or walang internet 5. Nawawalan ng kuryente (brownout) 5. Mahina or nawawalan or walang tubig 6. Nakawan at kikilan sa NAIA airport 7. EXPENSIVE accomodations 8. Maraming patayan, kriminal, nakawan, mandurukot, snatchers, kidnappers , drug addicts at mga pushers 9. Mga ganid na taxi at tricycle drivers over-charging/scamming foreign tourists 10. Mga basura or litters sa kalye at mga bangketa. Mga pinoy wala talagang disiplina. Kahit saan tayo nagtatapon ng mga basura/ litters natin. 11. Pati sa mga beach, dagat, gubat at bundok may mga basura din..mga plastic bottles, plastik supot, wrappers at kung ano ano pang mga litter/garbage. 12. Mga illegal vendors sa kalsada/bangketa, may vendor din sa gitna ng badian canyon, panglao sandbar at mga bangkang vendor sa dagat ng el nido at coron. Kaya madumi at maraming mga basura sa ating mga kapaligiran at kalikasan. MAGTINDA KAYO SA TAMANG LUGAR. 13. Illegal squatters, street dwellers and beggars everywhere, particularly children asking money from foreigners. Tapos sasabihin natin "Its more fun in the Phlippines" ??? Nakakahiya ! Tourism will boost our local economy kasi foreigners spend money in our country which helps our local business to earn more. The local and national government MUST do something to solve/fix these problems.

@awieferrer6172 10 күн бұрын

Dami talagang pinoy na balat sibuyas.. tskk. Tama naman sya eh.

@preciousbarroga9342 10 күн бұрын

@@awieferrer6172 O.A mo. Mapaghanap siya eh bare minimum lang naman ang Siargao dahil malayo sa kabihasnan.

@SuperLuckygirl100 Ай бұрын

Thailand and other countries in Asia have been developed for tourism from decades ago compared to the Philippines which just have started to open for tourism due to political issue from the past. I hope the Philippines will develop to tourism years or decades from now.

@Chris_travellust Ай бұрын

I bet you will 😄

@Chris_travellust Ай бұрын

I bet you will 😄

@JEPOYHEROBLOGG 11 күн бұрын

I CHALLENGE YOU GUYS TRY TO LIVE ATLEAST 1 MONTH THEN SAY IF YOU DONT LIKE AWAY FROM TOXIC PEOPLE AWAY FROM POLUTION AWAY FROM NOISY PEOPLE

@Chris_travellust 10 күн бұрын

I lived there for 20+ days ☺️ And thank you for all the comments 🌴 In general i don’t surround myself with toxic people no matter where i stay ☺️

@JEPOYHEROBLOGG 11 күн бұрын

HAVE YOU BEEN TO PARTY IN SIARGAO ??

@Chris_travellust 10 күн бұрын

Yes we did that 😁

@pinkvelvet3865 Ай бұрын

Don't insult us because in the first place nobody told you to go there!!!!

@Chris_travellust Ай бұрын

Where do you feel like i have insulted you?

@Ravishing_Mr_Perfect Ай бұрын

@joselitosinon8107 24 күн бұрын

huh?

@Taka-nq3ys 16 күн бұрын

it's an honest review, suck it up and improve instead of pointing finger

@Borble333 Ай бұрын

Meat lover country , its true that accoodation is on expensive compared to thailand. Government is working on standardizing the quality of accomodation and infrastructure :)

@Chris_travellust Ай бұрын

Nice to know 😁😌

@floren879 Ай бұрын

Hello 👋

@Chris_travellust Ай бұрын

Hello how are you? 😁

@cjmlads Ай бұрын

Please bare with us, our tourism industry is not yet fully developed compared to our neighboring countries. The DOT has to learn more from its counterpart.

@Chris_travellust 29 күн бұрын

I just finish my full review of Siargao, I think you will love it Gonna post it one of the comings days 😇

@chad_er_meister8845 Ай бұрын

I agree that the Philippines is generally more expensive than Bali and Thailand, which throws me off as A Filipino to travel in my own country. On top of that, the quality of accommodations is way better outside the Philippines. I hope things change and get better soon Department of Tourism hello hello!

@Chris_travellust Ай бұрын

Hope it will and hope that it contributes to the whole community here ☺️

@nomadlife7356 Ай бұрын

exactly! I guess the demand of accommodations is so high that they just don’t make an effort to make it look presentable for the price they ask for.

@JEPOYHEROBLOGG 11 күн бұрын

YOU KNOW WHY THERES NO WIFI AND SOME YOU NEED BCOZ THAT PLACE IS LETTING YOU ENGAGE IN NATURE

@Chris_travellust 10 күн бұрын

Those 2 things can easily go hand in hand, and siargao is getting there but just not yet ☺️

@rosamaerz1465 Ай бұрын

Sorry for you

@JEPOYHEROBLOGG 11 күн бұрын

YOU SHOULD TRY TO GO SIARGAO PARTTY AT NIGHT JUST SEARCH

@imcheezbhui Ай бұрын

I'm a Filipino here. I agree with your comments on Siargao. Food and accommodation is weirdly expensive. But the beach looks great though. Personally, it was an overall, meh experience. Oh, the cocktails in bars are really cheap.

@Chris_travellust Ай бұрын

The island looks amazing, I am so much into all the Palm trees haha

@adamlook798 Ай бұрын

Misleading title, CERTIFIED NOT AFAM

@Chris_travellust 29 күн бұрын

I think the title tells everything about whats the video is about I talk about my first impression 🙂

@rosamaerz1465 Ай бұрын

We live happy and contented Wien foreigners were Not yet coming to the Philippines. I advise you Mr of nowhere to Stay in your own country so that you dont have Problem.Dont come to the Phil.ok?

@Chris_travellust Ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment ☺️

@marysuzettecatipon6147 Ай бұрын

Next time you visit other islands of the Philippines its better for you to do a research first so that you are less dissapointed when you get there. You have to be open minded always. Enjoy your stay in the Philippines. God bless.🙏❤

@Chris_travellust Ай бұрын

I thought I had it hard to do research on those topics like pictures and review its not always the reflection of what it actually looks like But thank you I do enjoy my stay here in this beautiful country ✌️😀😃

@marysuzettecatipon6147 Ай бұрын

@@Chris_travellust Okay. Enjoy🙏❤🥰

@denvercatuday5833 Ай бұрын

Cancel this entitled gentlemen! The digital warrior!

@Chris_travellust 29 күн бұрын

What do you mean? 🙂

@gunalanlatchaiah1047 Ай бұрын

WHEN YOU SAY CHEAP IN FOREIGN COUNTRY AND THEIR OWN CITIZEN IS STRUGGLING TO MAKE END MEET , MAY BE YOU SHOULD USE PROPER WORD. SORRY YA. WE ASIAN KINDA HURT WHENEVER WESTERN PEOPLE COME TO ASIA AND SAY CHEAP CHEAP AND CHEAP.. ITS NOT CHEAP FOR US

@Chris_travellust Ай бұрын

I am sorry if the video have offended you, i was not my intention with it

@nofearnelson58 7 күн бұрын

The problem is there's no government supervision on hotels or accommodation places, so even crappy places overcharge so much. There should be a 1 to 5 star rating system and corresponding prices for each rating to be enforced by the government/Dept. Of Tourism to avoid overpricing. The food prices though, that's another thing since supplies have to be transported to the island just like Boracay so prices are usually high. Siargao needs budget hotel or resort chains to drive the accommodation prices down. Right now everyone is competing to have higher prices, which are putting off most local tourists and foreign backpackers. Maybe another pandemic is needed to put these greedy people on their knees, as well as the Narcos administration, so they'll come to some realization.🤣

@berdengmata Ай бұрын

Why do anyone need a hot shower in a tropical humid country?

@Chris_travellust Ай бұрын

To easily remove wax from your body after surf etc. there is many reasons 😂

@richardgallarde4337 Ай бұрын

These guys are going to make as anywhere look bad. I live in Hawaii, and they would have issues with Hawaii. That's part of the adventure. This looks like the, they enjoyed the Free beer. Looks young, so probably feels entitled, so easy to use your parents $$$. In most cases the parents paid their trip, so they didn't have to hear their son complaining.

@Chris_travellust Ай бұрын

What do you mean?

@robertsoncatorce Ай бұрын

Thailand 🇹🇭 is so much better in terms of infrastructure,exotic places and temples and food! Im a Filipino and knows where the Philippines at in terms of tourism and it has a lot to do in improving just even the cellular coverage,transportation(sea,air and land),cleanliness .Such are basic and yet are way 30 to 50 years behind from other countries.

@chaopanofasia8490 Ай бұрын

Oh bakit hindi ka tumira sa Thailand. Todo comment ka pa rin. Crab mentality lang? Haha Layas

@reynaldojrdelarosa8313 Ай бұрын

Pinoy ka ba? Nag comment pa talaga Ng ganyan,talangka talaga...😂😮

@chaopanofasia8490 Ай бұрын

@@reynaldojrdelarosa8313 actually marami mg Vietnamese at Malaysian. Galit sila at inggit

@Chris_travellust Ай бұрын

Philippines top my list at exotic places! Really! Never have i seen such an amazing nature and diverted animal life, combined with the most amazing people i have meet! 🤩 This was just my first impression of Siargao, in my next video i focus way more of the beauty of it. 💯

@happy2bnoypi_001 Ай бұрын

If you cant afford it, then dont come. Plain and simple.