The guy you rented the bike from mentioned to wait a moment between turning on the accessory power before pressing the starter button. That's because the fuel pump is priming. It'll start easier if that pump has a couple seconds to send fuel.
I think this is the only part of the Philippines I would truly be happy in. Criminally underrated by foreign travelers and expats. It often looks and feels more like mainland SE Asia.
i finally made it back to Laoag (my hometown) in December of last year after being gone for almost 30 years! it is so cool to see the places you have been because they are familiar. Thanks for the content you make!
5000 a night is pretty expensive for the Philippines. Too bad they were booked so we couldn’t see what the rooms looked like. As always, great video Tim.
Thanks Ben. More to come. Took some testing and a little bit of a pain to run separate video and audio (I dont like the janky gopro setup with audio running off of it)
6:30 I think she was just embaressed because of her English so she was shy and distant in the beginning. Probably didn't know the first thing you said so she was confused and shut down. Perhaps social anxiety due to English.
You don't know if that was her first day on the job though, maybe she didn't have any training in customer service before and then got scared? That could be a natural reaction to fear.@@GUITARTIME2024
which could come across as rude of course to the average customer.. and a business opportunity for them to fix but still , maybe she was, maybe she wasnt @@GUITARTIME2024 unprofessional is the better term imo considering Philippines usually shines with outstanding customer service.
Did you know that those windmill blades are traveling at a speed of 200 mph? The only reason I know is because I’m from Oklahoma and this is unfortunately windmill country. Keep up the good work Timmy Boy!
You're a hoot LT... It's nice you are so real & able to bring us along on these adventures. I never got that far north on Luzon. It's pretty cool to see these places~
Hey Tim. Motorbike tours are the best. I’d love to do that if I get to the Phillipines. I definitely have to get my motorcycle licence. I’m keen as when that happens. How’s that slice of paradise you came across. Awesome beach mate 👍
That scene at the diner was kinda cringe, 😆. Anyways Tim who hasn't been a nerd at one time or another? Your self depreciating sense of humor is a very attractive quality, enjoy your adventure.
Great video! Are you going to Sanchez Mira in Cagayan Valley? If you do, I'll tell my stepson to meet you at the restaurant I told you about and I'll pay for lunch!! Komendor in Sanchez. Beautiful beaches there and in Claveria just to the west of Sanchez Mira. I also recommend North Shore Resort next to Claveria. Keep the videos coming!
The new helmet cam and sound is great. Good to see you not trying to hold your camera/phone while riding. Would love for you to grab a clip on mic for you and Chrissy. Sometimes, it is hard to hear her. Keep it up!
yes. i think it is good for your first 3 months. after 3 months just go to the LTO and get a phils license if you plan to stay here. they will honor your california valid licence.
I went to Tacloban a few weeks after Yalonda and all I saw was disaster. Never saw any disaster to that level in my life, spreading all the way to Burauen. Took a bus from Manila to Pagudpud, very long ride. Stayed at Pagudpud Beach for a week, saw the windmills too. The place was like your experience, not many people there but I have to say, the beach was nice, water very clear, bought fresh fish from the fishermen as they brought them to shore. Nice peaceful quiet place for the time I was there. Very relaxing.
Tim, I don't know what's going on, but I haven't gotten a notification or seen any of your videos since the Vegas trip. FYI. Had to search for this one.
Can you call them to book in advanced. It was a long motorcycle trip just to go there and have no rooms available to sleep. Not that many people on the beach and it looked not that buzzy. Nice sunny day.
This side of PH seem like they dont like foreigners much.. I have had some issues up here with rudeness and scams. I will be heading more south soon. It is too weird and uncomfortable in Northern Luzon (Ilocos)
bigmike....U R spot on I can tell U as a matter of fact. I won't be returning to northern LUZON. Thanx but NO thanx. I DIS-LIKE those northern LUZON PINOYS. They R different from the other FRIENDLY PINOYS elsewhere in P.I..
Tim , do you have life insurance ? I think at your age it is not to expensive . . Driving in the P H looks ah dangerous . At least $250,000 or $500,000 Thanks , your a good man .
It’s because the American expats all enjoy paying hire prices as they all tip excessively out the nose, so the PH locals oblige and raise the prices to try to keep up with them! 🎉🎉🎉
He does not have to learn it. The native language in the island he resides is not tagalog. There are 120 to 187 languages in the Philippines. Majority of them are not dialects of each contrary to what Filipinos themselves claim. Tagalog is a different language spoken in 8 to 10 provinces in the island of Luzon. English will do as well.
tim you know i have firends here in usa that still has famaily in that part of luzon island. tim i have been to jade beach California and was chest deep in water and still was able to see my feet the water there was really blue too back then it was that was back in 1977 when i and my two firends took are bikes for a ride down the cost of California on highway 1 back then right after we had graduated from high school what a trip to do when you were that young back then. even if i took that same trip now it jsut would not be the same as it was back then in the summer time after all it was the sumer time of the mid 1970s.
I would not have the courage to rent a motorcycle as a tourist and drive on Philippine roads. Driving literacy in the country is not that good and bikers always get the raw deal in accidents. I'll get a 4-wheeled transportation and just put the windows down as I drive. Stay safe.
Boracay is famous for its beautiful white sand beaches. You can spend the whole day relaxing on the sand, swimming in the clear blue water or sunbathing.
Interesting seeing areas in the Philippines, I never made it to. I was stationed at Clark AFB, 90-91. I also made a port visit to Cebu. But the furthest north I ever made it to, was Baguio.
7:50 The alternative is a chimney from a coal-fired power plant. Wind energy is essential. In 2023, the Philippines generated almost all of its electricity from fossil fuels and almost a third from low-carbon energy. Over half of electricity was generated from fossil fuels, primarily coal (52.69 TWh) and gas (14.47 TWh).
Just the tip huh? Lol Nice bro. Best of luck on your adventures. Oh just brush that off what happened at the resto. She probably was just too shy to speak English. Happens to me all the time when I’m in the Philippines. Cheers brutha!
Coming from just an average coffee enthusiast, the Philippines has the worst coffee and that cup you ordered (I wouldn’t even refer to that as “coffee”) and you were required to mix yourself, was the worst of the worst I’ve seen. I commend your patience and admiration and respect for keeping cool.
