In this captivating video, join Gabriel Morris on his journey from Mactan island, near Cebu in the Philippines, to the picturesque Siargao island. As he arrives on the island, he quickly realizes that things aren’t quite as he had hoped they would be.
Experience the beauty and charm of Siargao through Gabriel’s lens as he navigates the island and shares his candid observations. From stunning landscapes to unexpected adventures, this video offers a glimpse into the reality of traveling to this tropical paradise.
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Join Gabriel Morris, a budget traveler and outdoor enthusiast, as he explores the wonders of Siargao island and shares his insights along the way. Don’t miss out on this immersive travel experience that will inspire your next adventure.
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Video “Traveling to Siargao Island in the Philippines” was uploaded on 02/08/2025. Watch all the latest Videos by Gabriel Traveler on Gretopia
You have to use grab in the Philippines. Id never take regular taxis there. Grabs r so much easier and cheaper. I use grab everywhere in south east asia.
How long is the visa valid in the Philippines, and I guess on US or Canadian passport?
great music picks on your phone!!
Lol, I can relate to the weather situation, I am here in Da Nang, Vietnam for a month and it's been raining nonstop 24/7 for the last week and forecast is more rain all through next two weeks, it's supposed to be the dry season here too, oh well.. due to climate change historical weather patterns are getting less accurate
Been waiting for this Philippine series. Welcome back to the country Gab! Have fun and make sure to always bring with you your goggles.
Airport travel..confusing and stressful at times 😱 luckily I’ve never missed a flight. I actually have alot of dreams about being in an airport about to fly back home and I can’t find my freaking Gate!
Do you see any evidence of USAID projects in Siargao? There supposed to alleviate poverty, but it seems like YouTubers could do a better job in impacting lives of local communities. It’s embarrassing to see failed US Aid projects when traveling.
I believe there have been countless suggestions on downloading Uber, Grab, Bolt and Yandex several times by various viewers. Boracay was closed when I visited few years back due to clean up the human litter.
food in philippina is bloody expensive!
Do you get preventative shots ie; malaria vaccine, etc, when traveling?
Hey man fyi…..if your doing an international flight out of manila fly Philippines airlines and you will not have to go to the dreaded terminal 3 nightmare. Philippines airlines international terminal is right next to the manila domestic terminal. It's so much easier n less stress . I think there's a few a day to bkk and kl 🤙🏼
i love your hawaiian shirt collections 🥰, welcome to my country Philippines! enjoy and take care always gabriel❤
You are in rainy season summer is April may June.
Led Zep 1 good choice Gabe……
Hi Gabriel, the Philippines is such an interesting country. It was influenced by two different empires, one recent and one older, but you see it. Spain on one side and America on the other—even today, America uses the Philippines for call center support, much like India. Most Filipinos are Catholic Christians, over eighty percent of the population.
I just checked online, dry season in Siargao island is from march to july. It is the dry season in Cebu but that doesn't mean it is the same in other islands.
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Why Mactan for a first time traveler? There is nothing much there. You should check with Max and Harry, your fellow bloggers.
Hello there Gabriel, I am enjoying the Philippines videos so far😊
Nice to see a different perspective. I’ve followed Eight Miles from Home on YouTube for years. When the typhoon hit it was scary!
That room is worth p1500, not 50 dollars
Thank You Gabriel 🙂💙👍
You may run into British vlogers Eight Mile From Home who have been living nearby for many years.
Philippines is such a shit hole.
Street food vendors…
Hello gab, Siargao is one of the nicest place in Mindanao, been there many times. Please don’t forget to visit Greek Taverna, Kermit (best italian foods), ceviche (very delicious), and for an authentic filipino food visit Hapag, for calm beach front with beer and billiards visit Reef Beach Resort. Magpupungko somewhat is close but may open mid of February, Malinao area for a short ride from General Luna if you want serene nice beach, Cloud 9 for surfers haven, Afam bridge for streetfoods while watching sunset, Pacifico (around 1hr travel from General Luna), for a hawaii-like beach. U can also go for a 1 day 3 island hopping with white beaches especially in Daku Island, and Naked (vanishing) island. Play volleyball on Guyam Island as well. Beer is somewhat expensive there.:) Stay safe. It’s always raining here in Mindanao including Siargao.
50 bucks for a very basic small room does not seem either cheap or back packer ish. Sorry about the rain Gabrielle
Dude, it’s all rainy for the next week too. I would just get out of there.
This is why people love the Mediterranean too. You never get rain there
Bohol is also beautiful!