Your just here because you cant afford the expenses in your country anymore,

Yeah ,starring has a lot of meaning...but people doesn't think negative here. Somehow they adore and captive your personality. Paronacity added.

Tell foreigners that the staring contest is just out of curiosity. Nothing much to be scared of. Haha. But that's literally me if I will be in a foreign country. Just communicate with the locals, it's part of the experience but ofc being alert and cautious sometimes is not a problem. You have a good day! Nice content btw!

As a Filipina, I am happy hearing positive things from the foreigners which is uplifting to us - saying we are friendly, happy & kind. Thank you for your nice words. Enjoy your stay here in 🇵🇭.

I'm a Filipino-American who lived here from 84-92. This is my first time back and I gotta admit, my anxiety is high. Everything has obviously changed in the 30 years since I've lived here. Public transportation confuses me so I have yet to go outside of Araneta Center. Communication has been a little tough as my Tagalog is very basic and my Southern accent makes it tough for some to understand me. But I am still making the best of my time, and grateful to be able to visit my beautiful (but very hot lol) homeland.

Thank you for so much complements on the Philippines. Apologies for the tendency to stare at all foreigners - not as an insult - rather as just being shy about openly saying Hello...but if you smile at us...we will be very happy to talk to you too. Note also that if you were taller, or hunkier, or bigger than a Filipino you come across....it will be shyness on our part. Welcome to my country!

This is a new take on vlogging by foreigners here in the Philippines. Hope to see more of these as it will surely help locals make some improvements based on foreign perception.

Filipino is very friendly and helpful😍❤️🇵🇭

Thanks for these foreigners liking our country and people Watching from Australia 🇦🇺

It's good to see other nationality choosing g the Philippines home like us mate, I have retired here fully and loving it and I traveled here soo many times es since 2008

Great stuff, Alex! Always love seeing the smiling faces and happy attitudes.

Guy said weather... Like he knew when it will rain... Even us filipinos dont know when it rains... Just be ready... When it goes a bit dark carry the umbrella... If its too dark maybe a raincoat... If its dark dark, check the clock and carry a flashlight... Also in a summer day a cup of water could evaporate outside... And in a cool night you can still sweat hard...

We Filipinos stare at foreigners because you are taller than us and we love to have that height.

Great interview, great people, great insights, a great compilation of responses, thank you for posting.

I see no problem at all in this video. It feels positive. There is a good balance. That’s the beauty of the Philippines. The more you go remote the more people are welcoming and honest.

Love it. More of it please. Good luck to your channel.

the customer service of dugay dugay has bcome a norm in the philippines..we are so laid back that we really dont complain much about our food order taking long..the florida man must have love the life in the philippines he stayed for 4 years just chilling with a beer..

A WOW content. Excellent perspective of the country and its locals.

Hey Guys- I am Al- American that married a Filipina twelve years ago and the Best decision I ever made! I too have spent 'lots' of time in the Philippines/PI since '78 and have seen a fair amount of the country- worked with Filipino's there and abroad. Unfortunately were now back living in the US (And don't luv it!) but were also Non-vaccine people so flying is the problem etc.- yet we'll see?) Anyway, what I would like to plug-in here is this- my wife and I also from here support a small outreach project in southern PI- island of Samal off the coast of Davao City. There we set-up a Filipino Christian friend/sister and helped her open a small restaurant and she has taken-in some street ophans and is raising them in a proper way to be able to grow up and make a life for themelsves in PI. And here I's like to say- as you 'open your hands and hearts' you also Get Back A Lot of satisfaction in that you re Doing Something of Worth (Reason to Be!) Yeah- in PI one good man or woman can do A lot to change 'some people's lives for the better!!!! I appreciate that living in shorts, a t-shirt and sandals is great- the Dolla $ goes farrrr, the beaches are Kool and access to women is 'easy' for the average Foreigner- but also remember that there is yet More- holding your hand out to the poor, sharing something that you know how to do- teaching English, sharing what the US is really like- the Pros & Cons of what you personally would want your own relations to know- what Democracy is and is not -ALL of these ideas and what you can share someone needs in PI!!!!!! In this you Can be someone Special to others whereas here in the US were nothin-special- and between the fear, suspicion we have over here and the constant pressure of making Dollars and now the inflations i.e. gas $5- A gallon is making the US look less attractive all the time. In PI the same is true for the Locals (As gas there is always higher than here!) but what PI has and is- is An Opportunity to Do Something for others where "You" Can make a difference! Anyway, for now here in the US for us but someday back to PI !

I agree with transpo being difficult, slow service is acceptable, thats how we are here.

Thank you for this video! It’s very nice to see foreigners from different countries and their reasons why they are visiting the Philippines

Filipinos are friendly hospitable kind nice loving guys also smiling people love your videos

Sometimes they stared to know you bcuz your a tourist. Filipinos are friendly if you’re nice and polite. They don’t like rude n arrogant tourist 🙄

You're a good interviewer! Bless you!!!

Hey Mate, great video I really enjoyed watching the interviews of normal traveler’s and listening to there story’s about what they like about the Philippines…keep up the good work! Cheers

Be open minded! Expect many things are diffrent wherever you go around the world, culture, people, food, services weather are diffrent. You are free here but there is also some limitation, you are always welcome so enjoy your staying!

The cost of living in the provinces and some cities are cheap in Philippines except of course in the upscale areas in some cities.

i love Para's energy and smile! it's so contagious! ❤❤❤

Thanks for showing this, makes me appreciate more being born here and proud of knowing that our attitude as Filipino is the foremost that sticks to their mind.

Good job Alex, nice interview. 👍 Keep it up. Interesting stuff.

What the foreigners think when Filipino's are staring: Is it because I look different? What Filipinos actually think: Oh no a Foreigner... I'll need to pull out my English lessons in my brain if he comes and talk to me. I can already feel the nosebleed from the high blood pressure my brain needed to think and remember them!

Yes sir staring is something that filipino sometimes do even here in our barrio when you go out they just stare at you though they already know you its nothing just be yourself ok dont be afraid ok

i love that the concept of this video giving a ways to know micro bad side's experience of foreigners here in the Philippines, it'll help us Filipino to recitify sort of things that foreigner's seems to be misunderstood so we can be somewhat aware of and creates enlightenment that will enable to generate mutual understanding between natives and foreigners. love this, hope to watch more videos like this, greatly appreciated.❤

You need to make part 2 and 3 and so on.. This is a very unique video. And the set of questions are on point, not to many and dragging questions.. Jimbo and Para were interesting...

most filipino people have never been traveling abroad and have never seen different races and people, that's why they are so happy when they meet one , because they actually love the vibes from those other people and races that is coming to the country that they have never seen even before, That's why most filipino are happy when they known some.

Thank you for choosing the philippines for your visiting and make a content about the philippines

I like the video Alex, its not easy approaching strangers and getting them to go on Camera. 🤙 Have you been across to Lapu Lapu (Mactan Island) yet?

I like this video. I think Pinoys would appreciate to hear the “not so good things” also as long as it’s done in a cordial manner.

What an entertaining watching your videos Alex, I like it! Keep it up and we’re following you were ever you are because as a Filipino living in England 🇬🇧 it is nice to know what individuals you interview would answer your questions. Very interesting and glad you think of doing that, much appreciation! Enjoy and take care. God bless 🙏🇵🇭👍😀

Alex you should do a lot more of these interviews more and I like the diversity of the people you interviewed young old and from different countries it's great. And also another thing make your videos longer so that you can fit in more in depth conversations or interviews. With saying all that all I can say is enjoy Ur stay in the Philippines.

Alex it's amazing your interviews with xpat really guarranted that they like to live in the Philippines thank you much

You deserve more views. Good job! I hope they fix the transportation in the Philippines. There should only be point to point buses as well as trains. There are no guides on how to travel for first timers so it is difficult to travel around the country.

Nice hearing your views about the Philippines ! Stay and enjoy your life here !

I do like this vlog getting info about opinions among foreign visitors in our country nice job bro. just keep it coming!

Bro this is a great content !

Cool Video Alex, loving the channel, great Content

Real people .. real answers , great video..!!

More videos like this please. Good job. Something different from what other vloggers are doing like trying Fiilipino food or going to different tourist spots. It's the same thing over and over again. This kind of content is a bit new. Very few vloggers are doing this.

We love you bro!!we are here for you😊💟

muy bien video bro! like the part about the Metro, you'll never understand unless you live for a couple days Interacting with the locals and learning to use Jeepney, bus, trike and Light rail transit in Manila. More questions about what every honest expats doesn't like about the Philippines. Eye opening video for everyone. Enjoy your stay in the Philippines 😀🌴

I am a Filipino and a Canadian-Filipino Citizen and will definitely retire and live in the Philippines during winter and going back to Canada during summer. 😁😁😁

Love this vlog!! 💖

Greetings🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 you've got my subs here bro!! Really enjoyed watching you vid👌jaz keep diggin to explore to our beautiful country Pilipinas🇵🇭 Mad and Respect to you bro🙏💯

Ah yes, the Filipino Death Stare😅 for all the foreigners staying in Philippines, there's nothing to worry abt, just us being curious like its our first time to see an American or European thats all.

Thank you for your wonderful content and vlogging my lovely country Philippines 🇵🇭🌈😘💋 Foreigners are always welcome here, God blessed to you Sir and enjoy your each day here...

Good job Alex love your vlog

Very good interview Alex 👏

This Awesome Alex ,👍🏼👍🏼great job, hope more Foriegner you interview ,coz so many are wanted to know about culture and why the like Philippines.stay safe Alway's Alex

So impress, thank you all, ❤❤❤

Nice to see videos from a foreigner from foreigner's take, keep it up 👍

Here in my country just show you are friendly person and you will see to yourself how filipino interact.We are hospitable and approachable.just learn our culture and be generous you will enjoy your stay.

You are doing a great job!

Hey man, new subs here. I enjoyed watching your videos.

so you topped your 5k challenge in just 8 days..way to go mate.. goodluck..new subby here

Wow so many views. Its nice to hear that most of the people you asked their answers are the same ,they like the people

Locals stare to foreigners because they're curious and they don't see foreigners daily or used to be especially in the province. It's Filipino habit foreigners don't understand, even local to local if you're new to the place they'll be curiously staring at you, maybe it's offensive to others but that's the norm people used to grow up to.

Good job man I was enjoying your blog interviewing those expat’s what’s their feelings about the Philippines cultures it was good though I learned a lot from them how they appreciate the culture 👍

This is the usefull part of vlogging. It is like knowing your score after the game.😁😁😁👍

THANK Ü GODBLESS 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

Good channel...looking forward to more videos

Nice Video Content my friend.. I Am your new subscriber from the Philippines. I found your video nice and very interesting to watch. Keep it up and wish the best for your future's vlog.👍❤👍🇵🇭👍❤👍

Very nice episode . Interesting interviews

Because of this. I subscribed now.

MORE OF THESE BRO. Take care.

Good questions, thanks for video

Im also an expack here in Japan. Been here 26yrs now. Im originally from US. Home can be anywhere your heart can feel. Tourist gates are opening this June here. Little by little the normal life is getting back. I will visit Pinas soon. Hopefully this year in early August. Hello from Saga, Japan. New subscriber here😊✌️ i've noticed this video was posted 12 days ago and people still not wearing masks like they do here in Japan.

your vlog is different and unique. keep this up and make a fun content. lez go 👍👍👍

Which answer did you find surprising?

Great interviews Alex👍. I Really enjoyed it. 5K Not far now.😃☘.

I like your contents.. keep it up my friend .. welcome to the Philippines.

Cheers from SF! Im surprised no one said the traffic, being that you’re right there in Metro Manila, I think. Anyway, great interviews!!

This is a good idea interviewing foreigners. What I suggest though is that these guys should blog especially the black guy, he has the looks and has got that great voice. For the one who talks about staring, I think Filipinos like to stare. Most stare because you look different and at the same time trying to figure out where you are from. Don't take it wrong, there' s more good to it than bad. Hope you get your 5K and more. Subscribed.

Filipinos are great people. I will have to visit there for a holiday someday 😊 👌

I think it's part of the culture if filipino is curious or amazed they will just stare at you for a minute. that's basically me 😅!

Good interview.

THANK Ü GODBLESS 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

10:27 Tbh man I feel you, I'm a Filipino and it's probably cuz you look exotic, kinda like an Egyptian or kinda looking like Rik Rok, I don't mean to offend you brah but honestly you look amazing that's why my fellow Filipinos stare at u for sure

Continue what your doing good luck 👍

If the foreigner intends to stay long in the Philippines, they have to learn more about Filipino Culture. About complexities moving around the cities like Metro Manila, buy a map in National Bookstore or use your mobile phone, and ask Google/Google Map.

GOD BLESS US ALL.

great video thanks brother

salamat, God bless, mabuhay!

Newly subbed to your channel, enjoying your videos. I'll be visiting Cebu in October.

Yow man that's a great content But quick question where was that place when you interviewed jimbo from florida ?? Stay easy man thanks !

The eyess😭 i agree. Sadly, 3 years in and the stares are still ongoing.

I feel so happy there's so many foreigners staying in our country tho I'm Filipino living in UK since 1978. enjoying living in our country..I have sister also living in Toronto..

subscribed,,,goodluck bro..from the philippines

I've been watching your videos lately and appreciate that you could share honest opinions of tourists and expats here in the Philippines. To appreciate the Philippines more, I encourage foreigners to learn, even just a little bit of our language to be able to get by. Learn to speak Filipino with me.

Nice!!! Wassup from Guam!

Filipinos tend so stare you were right madly stared at you like crazy. Felt really uncomfortable but they're tend to stare at you maybe thinking what we doing out here or they knew we're pretty much out here for travel.. but they were really approachable and really hospitable .