Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos

Miguel navigates the heavy September rains in Sablayan, visiting the damaged dike areas and exploring Libuao Lake within the penal colony. He reflects on infrastructure challenges, residency logistics, and the unique landscape of Occidental Mindoro. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 49 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Sablayan, Philippines. Places in this episode: Poblacion, Buenavista, Barangay Tagumpay, Amnay River, Patrick River, Alag River, Sablayan Public Market, Code Brew. Covered: Monsoon Flooding, Infrastructure Damage, Zip-line Adventure, Historical Context, Daily Costs, Visa Residency Updates. Chapters:00:00 Poblacion01:39 Barangay Tagumpay03:39 Libuao Lake06:45 Pandan Island A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sablayan #OccidentalMindoro #PhilippinesTravel #MonsoonSeason #ApoReef #Tamaraw #PenalColony #LibuaoLake #MindoroIsland #TravelPhilippines #BudgetTravel #DivingLife #ResidencyJourney #ACRCard #Mimaropa #RainyDays #SlowTravel #OffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Miguel navigates the aftermath of severe monsoon flooding in Sablayan, visits the historic Libuao Lake within the penal colony, and reflects on the resilience of the local community amid infrastructure challenges. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 48 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Sablayan, Philippines. Places in this episode: Poblacion, Buenavista, Code Brew, Amnay River, Tagumpay, Lumang Simbahan, San Sebastian Church, Dongon. Covered: Monsoon Flooding, Infrastructure Challenges, Prison Farm Tourism, Cost of Living, Residency Logistics, Local History. Chapters:00:00 Poblacion02:07 Amnay River05:07 Casa Ison Hotel07:59 Pandan Island A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sablayan #OccidentalMindoro #PhilippinesTravel #MonsoonSeason #ApoReef #Tamaraw #MindoroIsland #TravelPodcast #LiveInPhilippines #ResidencyVisa #OffTheBeatenPath #CoralReefDiving #PenalFarm #LibuaoLake #ParolaPark #ZiplineAdventure #SustainableTravel #LocalCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Miguel navigates the aftermath of monsoon floods in Sablayan, explores the town's historic districts, and plans an island-to-island zipline adventure across the Mindoro Strait. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 47 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Sablayan, Philippines. Places in this episode: Poblacion, Barangay Tagumpay, Amnay River, Buenavista, Code Brew, Parola Park, Pandan Pequeño, Barangay San Nicolas. Covered: Monsoon Flooding, Infrastructure Damage, Zip-line Adventure, Historical Context, Daily Costs, Visa Residency Updates. Chapters:00:00 Poblacion00:59 Barangay Tagumpay03:04 Parola Park05:45 Buenavista07:54 Libuao Lake A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sablayan #OccidentalMindoro #ApoReef #PhilippinesTravel #MonsoonSeason #ZiplineAdventure #TamarawConservation #LiveInPH #MindoroStrait #PenalFarm #MangyanCulture #DivingPH #ExpatLife #ResidencyPH #ClimateChangePH #OffSeasonTravel #BudgetTravelPH #IslandHoppingPH https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Miguel crosses Mindoro from east to west, arriving in Sablayan. He explores the town's history, the prison farm, and plans for Apo Reef diving. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 46 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Sablayan, Philippines. Places in this episode: Puerto Galera, Calapan, Mamburao, Buenavista, Poblacion, Lumang Simbahan, Parola Park, Pandan Island. Covered: Sablayan arrival and transit, Apo Reef diving plans, Penal Farm and Libuao Lake, Banking and ACR I-Card logistics, Local economy and costs, Mangyan cultural heritage. Chapters:00:00 Puerto Galera01:33 Gek & Fel Bistro04:02 Poblacion06:29 Sablayan09:14 Code Brew A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sablayan #OccidentalMindoro #ApoReef #PhilippinesTravel #DivingLife #MindoroIsland #PrisonFarm #Tamaraw #MonsoonSeason #Liveaboard #SlowLiving #MangyanCulture #BudgetTravelPH #ResidencyInPhilippines #IslandHopping #RuralPhilippines #TravelTips #ExpatLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

The final day in Puerto Galera before the move to Palawan. Off-season diving, local prices, and the quiet rhythm of a resort town settling into the rainy season. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 45 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Puerto Galera, Philippines. Places in this episode: Sabang Baywalk, Scandi Divers Resort, Bayview Coffee, Muelle Pier, Alma Jane Wreck, Talipanan Mangyan Village, Analyn's Garden, Aninuan Falls. Covered: Off-season diving ecology, Local cost of living breakdown, Mangyan indigenous heritage, Residency bureaucracy updates, Puerto Galera districts comparison, Transition planning to Palawan. Chapters:00:00 Sabang Baywalk01:44 Bayview Coffee03:47 Analyn's Garden06:50 Rural Bank of Puerto Galera A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuertoGalera #MindoroTravel #OffSeasonDiving #VerdeIslandPassage #PhilippinesExpatLife #MangyanCulture #BudgetTravelPH #DivePhilippines #SabangBeach #OrientalMindoro #ResidencyVisa #UnderwaterPhotography #TravelTips2026 #PhilippinesFood #TamarawFalls #AninuanFalls #EcoTourismPH #PalawanBound https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Miguel spends his final full day in Puerto Galera before moving on to Palawan. He navigates the quiet off-season rhythms, dives the Canyons wall one last time, and packs up his life in Poblacion. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 44 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Puerto Galera, Philippines. Places in this episode: Poblacion, Muelle Pier, Sabang, Scandi Divers Resort, Big La Laguna, Small La Laguna, Escarceo Point, White Beach. Covered: Puerto Galera off-season lifestyle, Diving the Canyons wall, Residency and banking logistics, Local wildlife and nature, Cost of living breakdown, Transition to Palawan. Chapters:00:00 Poblacion01:53 Sabang04:28 Tamaraw Falls08:50 Palawan A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuertoGalera #MindoroDiving #VerdeIslandPassage #PhilippinesExpatLife #OffSeasonTravel #SCUBADiving #UNESCOBiosphere #PalawanBound #TravelPhilippines #MarineConservation #MangyanCulture #BudgetTravelAsia #DiveResort #IslandHopping #PhilippinesWeather #MonsoonSeason #ResidencyVisa #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Miguel navigates Puerto Galera's September monsoon, dealing with rolling blackouts and cancelled ferries while exploring the quiet side of the dive economy and the rare Mindoro bleeding-heart pigeon sighting. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 43 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Puerto Galera, Philippines. Places in this episode: Oriental Mindoro, Sabang, White Beach, Talipanan, Aninuan, Poblacion, Balatero, Muelle Pier. Covered: Puerto Galera Monsoon Dives, Water Rationing, Mangyan Heritage, Residency Bureaucracy, Off-Season Dive Economy, Local Cost Breakdown. Chapters:00:00 Poblacion01:57 Sabang06:09 Tamaraw Falls07:47 Aninuan09:59 Puerto Galera A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuertoGalera #MindoroTravel #OffSeasonDiving #PhilippinesExpatLife #ResidencyVisa #VerdeIslandPassage #MangyanCulture #MonsoonTravel #BudgetTravelPH #FreedivingPhilippines #ACRICard #LocalEats #SustainableTourism #IslandHopping #TravelTips #DigitalNomadPH #MarineBiodiversity #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Day eleven in Puerto Galera brings rolling blackouts, a rare wildlife sighting, and the quiet rhythm of off-season diving. Miguel navigates power cuts, visits the Mangyan village, and reflects on the slow life of Mindoro before heading west. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Puerto Galera, Philippines. Places in this episode: Oriental Mindoro, Sabang, White Beach, Talipanan, Poblacion, Muelle Pier, Mount Malasimbo, Scandi Divers Resort. Covered: Off-season lifestyle, Power infrastructure, Mangyan culture, Diving ecology, Residency logistics. Chapters:00:00 Poblacion02:19 Galera Cafe & Restaurant05:15 Scandi Divers Resort07:52 Muelle Pier09:49 Puerto Galera A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuertoGalera #MindoroDiving #OffSeasonTravel #PhilippinesLiving #UNESCOBiosphere #MangyanHeritage #VerdeIslandPassage #MonsoonLife #DiveCommunity #ExpatPhilippines #BudgetTravelPH #MarineConservation #WildlifeSighting #SlowTravel #IslandHopping #ResidencyTips #MindoroBirds #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Miguel navigates rolling blackouts and water rationing in Puerto Galera while diving the Canyons wall in the off-season. He visits the Iraya Mangyan village in Talipanan, reflects on the rare sighting of the Mindoro bleeding-heart pigeon, and outlines the practicalities of residency paperwork and SIM registration. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Puerto Galera, Philippines. Places in this episode: Poblacion, Sabang, Muelle Pier, Canys, Verde Island Passage, Talipanan, Iraya Mangyan Village, Aninuan. Covered: Off-Season Diving Ecology, Mangyan Cultural Heritage, Residency Bureaucracy Updates, Local Cost of Living Breakdown, Power Outages and Infrastructure, SIM Registration Law. Chapters:00:00 Poblacion01:46 Sabang04:01 Talipanan06:00 Muelle Pier07:52 White Beach09:30 Pier A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuertoGalera #MindoroDiving #VerdeIslandPassage #PhilippinesExpatLife #OffSeasonTravel #IrayaMangyan #BleedingHeartPigeon #ResidencyVisa #ACRCARD #SIMRegistration #PowerOutages #WaterRationing #CanyonsDive #UNESCOBiosphere #MuellePier #BatWatching #TamarawFalls #BudgetTravelPH https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Day nine in Mindoro. Navigating rolling blackouts, diving the Canyons wall in the wet season, and reflecting on a rare wildlife sighting that changes everything. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Puerto Galera, Philippines. Places in this episode: Poblacion, Sabang, Bayview Coffee, Scandi Divers Resort, Talipanan, Mount Malasimbo, White Beach, Tamarind Restaurant. Covered: Power Outages and Infrastructure, Mangyan Cultural Heritage, Off-Season Diving Ecology, Residency Bureaucracy Updates, SIM Registration Law, Local Cost of Living Breakdown. Chapters:00:00 Poblacion02:49 Scandi Divers Resort05:36 White Beach08:26 Muelle Pier09:28 Mount Malasimbo10:29 Sea11:22 Minolo Port A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuertoGalera #MindoroDiving #OffSeasonTravel #VerdeIslandPassage #UNESCOBiosphere #MangyanHeritage #PhilippinesExpatLife #ResidentVisaPH #SustainableDiving #MonsoonSeason #BudgetTravelPH #WildlifeMindoro #CoralGardens #DriftDiving #IslandHoppingPH #SlowTravel #OceanConservation #LocalEconomy https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Day nine in Puerto Galera. The southwest monsoon keeps the ferries docked, giving me time to dive the Canyons wall, visit the Iraya Mangyan village in Talipanan, and navigate the rolling power cuts of the Habagat season. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Puerto Galera, Philippines. Places in this episode: Oriental Mindoro, Sabang Port, Escarceo Point, Talipanan, Mount Malasimbo, Poblacion, White Beach, Muelle Bay. Covered: Off-season diving ecology, Mangyan indigenous heritage, Power infrastructure challenges, Residency bureaucracy updates, Cost of living breakdown, Transition planning to Palawan. Chapters:00:00 Muelle Pier02:16 Talipanan05:21 Poblacion08:22 Tamarind Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuertoGalera #MindoroTravel #OffSeasonDiving #VerdeIslandPassage #IrayaMangyan #PhilippinesExpatLife #MonsoonTravel #MarineBiosphere #PalawanBound #SustainableTourism #IndigenousCulture #DivePhilippines #BudgetTravelPH #SlowTravel #NaturePhotography #BatWatch #LocalEats #ResidencyJourney https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Day seven in Puerto Galera brings rolling blackouts, a rare wildlife sighting, and the quiet rhythm of off-season diving as we wait for the monsoon to ease before heading west. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Puerto Galera, Philippines. Places in this episode: Poblacion, Muelle Pier, Bayview Coffee, White Beach, Sabang, Talipanan, Mount Malasimbo, Tamaraw Falls. Covered: Power Outages and Infrastructure, Mindoro Bleeding-Hearth Pigeon, Residency Banking Logistics, Off-Season Dive Economy, Mangyan Cultural Heritage, SIM Registration Law. Chapters:00:00 Poblacion02:03 Muelle Pier04:36 Talipanan07:16 Analyn's Garden09:36 Sabang A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuertoGalera #MindoroTravel #PhilippinesExpatLife #VerdeIslandPassage #OffSeasonDiving #MangyanHeritage #MonsoonTravel #UNESCOBiosphere #PhilippinesCostOfLiving #FreedivingPhilippines #ResidencyVisaPH #SlowTravelAsia #EcoTourismMindanao #WildlifePhilippines #DiveCommunity #LocalLifePH #TravelTipsPhilippines #IslandHoppingMindoro https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Day six in Puerto Galera. The monsoon drizzle keeps the crowds away, but the water rationing is real. Miguel dives the Canyons wall, visits the Mangyan village, and navigates the quiet off-season rhythm. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Puerto Galera, Philippines. Places in this episode: Poblacion, Sabang, Scandi Divers Resort, Canyons dive site, Escarceo Point, Bayview coffee, Talipanan, Mangyan Village. Covered: Off-season diving ecology, Mangyan indigenous heritage, Water crisis infrastructure, Daily cost breakdown, Immigration paperwork logistics, Transition planning to Palawan. Chapters:00:00 Poblacion01:33 Scandi Divers Resort04:42 Talipanan07:02 Rural Bank of Puerto Galera09:43 Puerto Galera A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuertoGalera #MindoroDiving #PhilippinesTravel #OffSeasonTravel #VerdeIslandPassage #MangyanCulture #DiveLife #SlowTravel #BudgetTravelPH #PalawanBound #ResidentLife #UnderwaterPhotography #EcoTourism #IslandHopping #Freediving #CommunityRespect #MonsoonSeason #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Day five in Puerto Galera. We navigate water rationing, dive the UNESCO biosphere walls at Canyons, and explore the quiet contrast between Sabang’s dive scene and White Beach’s slow rhythm. Plus, the real costs of living off-season. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Puerto Galera, Philippines. Places in this episode: Serenity Beach Hotel, Muelle Pier, Bayview coffee, Blue Lagoon Dive Resort, Canons dive site, Talipanan, Luca's Cucina Italiana, Analyn's Garden. Covered: Puerto Galera off-season diving, Water rationing infrastructure, Mangyan cultural heritage, Residency bureaucracy updates, Cost of living breakdown, Preparation for Palawan move. Chapters:00:00 Serenity Beach Hotel01:28 Muelle Pier03:25 Blue Lagoon Dive Resort05:43 BDO Network Bank Oriental Mindoro08:31 White Beach10:20 Bar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuertoGalera #MindoroDiving #VerdeIslandPassage #PhilippinesTravel #OffSeasonTravel #MangyanCulture #ScubaDivingLife #UNESCOMarineReserve #BudgetTravelPH #ExpatLifePhilippines #IslandHopping #FreedivingPhilippines #TravelTipsPH #ResortTownLife #MonsoonSeason #CoralReefProtection #DiveShopSabang #WhiteBeachPG https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Day four in Puerto Galera. I navigate the quiet rainy season, dive the UNESCO biosphere at Canyons, and discuss the reality of daily water rationing with locals. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Puerto Galera, Philippines. Places in this episode: Sabang, White Beach, Muelle Bay, Scandi Divers Resort, Rural Bank of Puerto Galera, Big La Laguna, Canyons dive site, Escarceo Point. Covered: Diving the Verde Island Passage, Water rationing infrastructure, Banking and SIM logistics, Sabang vs White Beach dynamics, Mangyan cultural heritage, Low season cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Muelle Bay02:25 Sabang06:11 White Beach08:26 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuertoGalera #MindoroDiving #VerdeIslandPassage #PhilippinesTravel #OffSeasonTravel #DiveLife #UNESCOPrivateReserve #WaterConservation #BayanihanSpirit #SlowTravel #ExpatLifePH #MarineBiodiversity #SabangBeach #WhiteBeachPG #MangyanCulture #SustainableTourism #PhilippinesVlog #TravelTips2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Day three in Puerto Galera. Navigating the daily water tanker schedule, diving the UNESCO biosphere reefs, and understanding the quiet rhythm of off-season island life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Puerto Galera, Philippines. Places in this episode: Sabang, Poblacion, White Beach, Talipanan, Aninuan, Muelle Pier, Scandi Divers Resort, Bayview Coffee. Covered: Water rationing infrastructure, UNESCO marine sanctuary diving, Mangyan cultural heritage, SIM and visa bureaucracy, Cost of living breakdown, Preparation for Palawan move. Chapters:00:00 Sabang02:04 Scandi Divers Resort04:15 Poblacion09:17 Muelle Pier11:38 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuertoGalera #MindoroDiving #PhilippinesExpatLife #VerdeIslandPassage #OffSeasonTravel #UNESCOBiosphere #MangyanCulture #FreedivingPH #WaterRationing #IslandHopping #TravelBudget #ResidencyVisa #OceanConservation #SlowTravel #PhilippinesTravel #DiveLife #MindoroIsland #LocalEats https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Day two in Puerto Galera: diving the UNESCO biosphere, navigating daily water rationing, and comparing the dive-centric Sabang with the family-friendly White Beach. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Puerto Galera, Philippines. Places in this episode: Bayview coffee, Muelle Pier, Scandi Divers Resort, Blue Lagoon Dive Resort, El Galleon Asia Divers Resort, Canons dive site, White Beach, Tamarind Restaurant. Covered: Water rationing and infrastructure, Diving the Verde Island Passage, Sabang vs White Beach dynamics, Local cost of living breakdown, Mangyan cultural respect, Residency bureaucracy updates. Chapters:00:00 Bayview coffee01:32 Scandi Divers Resort04:01 White Beach07:10 Rural Bank of Puerto Galera09:34 Tamaraw Falls A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuertoGalera #MindoroTravel #PhilippinesDiving #VerdeIslandPassage #OffSeasonTravel #LifeInPhilippines #ResidentPerspective #MarineBiodiversity #MangyanCulture #BudgetTravelPH #DiveLife #SlowTravel #PhilippinesLiving #OutdoorAdventure #EcoTourism #IslandHopping #FreedivingPH #TravelTips2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Miguel completes the move from Taal to Puerto Galera. The ferry ride across the Verde Island Passage, the quiet off-season town, and the start of a new chapter living among the reefs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Puerto Galera, Philippines. Places in this episode: Sabang, White Beach, Muelle Pier, Poblacion, Talipanan, Batangas Port, Blue Lagoon Dive Resort, Bayview Coffee. Covered: Puerto Galera arrival, Verde Island Passage ecology, Off-season dive life, Mangyan cultural visits, Residency paperwork updates, Local cost breakdown. Chapters:00:00 Batangas Port02:39 Puerto Galera05:39 Poblacion08:45 Ocean Brew A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuertoGalera #MindoroDiving #VerdeIslandPassage #PhilippinesTravel #OffSeasonTravel #SCUBADiving #FreedivingLife #MangyanCulture #TravelBudget #ExpatLifePH #ResortLiving #IslandHopping #MarineBiodiversity #SlowTravel #OceanConservation #DiveResort #PhilippinesExpats #AdventureTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Miguel spends his last full day in Taal on National Heroes Day, reflecting on the town's heroines and heroes, the looming lahar threat, and the practicalities of leaving. He enjoys a final feast of local food, checks on his ACR I-Card, and prepares for the monsoon-delayed ferry to Mindoro. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Taal, Philippines. Places in this episode: Roastery Cafe, Cucina de Jardin, Taal Bistro, Gerry and Lheen market stall, Municipal Hall, Barangay Buli waterfront, Casa Real, Taal Basilica. Covered: National Heroes Day reflection, Lahar advisory and safety, Local food: tapa, longganisa, lomi, tawilis, ACR I-Card status, Bank account options, Ferry to Mindoro planning. Chapters:00:00 Roastery Cafe01:48 Municipal Hall03:48 Barangay Buli waterfront05:47 Casa Real06:36 Taal Bistro07:35 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TaalHeritageTown #NationalHeroesDay #LaharWatch #PhilippinesTravel #BatangasFood #KapengBarako #Tawilis #Lomi #ACRICard #MonsoonTravel #MindoroFerry #Bayanihan #TaalVolcano #SlowTravel #TravelPhilippines #HeritageTourism #RoasteryCafe #CucinaDeJardin https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Miguel spends his last full day in Taal quietly — a slow market breakfast, a final look at the basilica, and a long lakeside walk that ends with a practical plan for the ferry to Mindoro. He also checks on his ACR I-Card and lines up the bank account in Lemery. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Taal, Philippines. Places in this episode: Taal Public Market, Gerry and Lheen stall, Minor Basilica of St. Martin of Tours, Casa Real, Roastery Cafe, Villa Tortuga, Cucina de Jardin, BDO Network Bank Taal. Covered: last day in Taal, market food and tapang taal, Heritage walk, ACR I-Card status check, bank account planning in Lemery, Mindoro ferry weather planning. Chapters:00:00 Room01:29 Minor Basilica of St. Martin of Tours03:48 Cucina de Jardin04:57 Barangay Buli05:49 Taal Lake07:06 Room08:03 Rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TaalBatangas #PhilippinesTravel #TravelPhilippines #MindoroBound #BatangasFood #TapangTaal #KapengBarako #Bulalo #TaalBasilica #HeritageTown #MonsoonTravel #SlowTravel #ACRICard #ExpatLife #PhilippinesLiving #TaalLake #VolcanoIsland #TagalogTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Day ten in Taal. Miguel walks the heritage core the evening before National Heroes Day, eats tapang taal at the market, and plans the practical path to Mindoro — banking in Lemery, the ferry weather window, and what ten days in one place has taught him about settling in. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Taal, Philippines. Places in this episode: Taal Public Market, Minor Basilica of St. Martin of Tours, Plaza Taal, Caysasay District, Casa Recuerdos de Taal, Paradores del Castillo, Roastery Cafe, Lemery. Covered: National Heroes Day reflection, ACR I-Card and TIN process, Bank account planning in Lemery, Mindoro ferry weather planning, Cost of living in Taal, Monsoon daily rhythm. Chapters:00:00 Market closing, hosing concrete00:33 Minor Basilica of St. Martin of Tours01:47 Lemery02:52 Batangas City06:50 Marcela Agoncillo Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TaalHeritageTown #NationalHeroesDay #BatangasTravel #TaalBasilica #PhilippinesTravel #LivingInPhilippines #KapengBarako #TaalFood #MonsoonSeason #PuertoGaleraFerry #MindoroTravel #ExpatLifePhilippines #TaalLake #PhilippinesTricycle #BarangayLife #ACRICard #BatangasCoffee #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

On day nine in Taal, I spend a slow morning in a lomi house watching the rain, visit a coffee roastery that survived a volcano, and think about what it means to build a life on the edge of a warning. Plus practical notes on local costs and the ACR I-Card wait. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Taal, Philippines. Places in this episode: Poblacion, Taal, Roastery Cafe, Galleria Taal, Taal Lake, Municipal Hall, Taal, Taal Basilica, Taal Public Market. Covered: Batangas lomi food culture, Kapeng barako and coffee culture, Taal Volcano alert and safety, ACR I-Card application logistics, Local market and food costs, Monsoon daily rhythms in Taal. Chapters:00:00 Monsoon rain on tin roof01:18 Lomi house interior02:23 Roastery Cafe04:16 Galleria Taal05:59 Taal Lake08:03 Town plaza A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Taal #TaalBatangas #Batangas #PhilippinesTravel #HeritageTown #MonsoonSeason #TaalVolcano #LomiLover #KapengBarako #GalleriaTaal #TravelPhilippines #DigitalNomadPH #SlowTravel #TaalLake #Tawilis #Balisong #PHHistory #IslandLifePH https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Miguel spends day eight in Taal visiting an embroidery cooperative in Barrio Balisong, watching piña barong being made by hand, and reflecting on the patience of craft in the middle of the monsoon. He also checks on his ACR I-Card, eats at a local eatery, and talks about what it costs to bring a piece of Taal home with you. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Taal, Philippines. Places in this episode: Taal Bistro, Galleria Taal, Barrio Balisong, Taal Basilica, Poblacion, Municipal Market. Covered: Piña fabric and barong embroidery craft, Cost of artisan goods and food in Taal, ACR I-Card processing status, Monsoon daily rhythm in heritage town, Taal Bistro and market food. Chapters:00:00 Poblacion00:57 Factory03:26 Taal Bistro04:49 Galleria Taal06:30 Market A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TaalBatangas #PiñaWeaving #BarongTagalog #HeritageTown #PhilippinesTravel #BatangasFood #KapengBarako #MonsoonTravel #TravelPhilippines #TaalBasilica #GalleriaTaal #FilipinoCraft #SlowTravel #TaalBistro #MindoroNext #ACRICard #SoutheastAsia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Miguel spends his seventh day in Taal at the public market, haggling for longganisa and tapang taal, then visits the municipal hall to check on his ACR I-Card and reflects on the cost of living and heroism ahead of National Heroes Day. A quiet day of errands and food, with the volcano breathing in the background. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Taal, Philippines. Places in this episode: Taal Public Market, Municipal Building of Taal, Taal Basilica, Plaza de Taal, Taal Lake, Heritage Core Poblacion. Covered: Taal public market local food, ACR I-Card application, Kapeng barako and lomi, National Heroes Day, Monsoon and volcano safety, Cost of living in Taal. Chapters:00:00 Market hall02:16 Street03:21 Cafe interior05:07 Street06:42 Taal Lake A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TaalTravel #Batangas #Philippines #TravelPhilippines #MonsoonTravel #TaalHeritage #Balisong #KapengBarako #Tawilis #Longganisa #ACRICard #HeroesDay #MindoroNext #SlowTravel #PinoyFood #TaalLake #VolcanoAwareness https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

On day six in Taal, Miguel explores the town's history of Filipino heroes, from Marcela Agoncillo's flag-making to the upcoming National Heroes Day. He samples the season's best tawilis, checks the volcano's alert level, and reflects on what heroism means in a small town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Taal, Philippines. Places in this episode: Marcela Agoncillo Museum, Taal Public Market, Minor Basilica of St. Martin of Tours, Barrio Balisong, Rural Bank of Taal, Poblacion flat. Covered: Heroes history and heritage, Tawilis season and market food, Volcano alert and safety, ACR I-Card and bureaucracy, Local artisan culture, Monsoon daily rhythm. Chapters:00:00 Marcela Agoncillo Museum00:35 Museum interior02:09 Minor Basilica of St. Martin of Tours04:03 Barrio Balisong05:41 Cafe interior06:30 Rural Bank of Taal07:45 Rain on tin roof A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Taal #Batangas #PhilippinesTravel #TravelPhilippines #MarcelaAgoncillo #NationalHeroesDay #TaalVolcano #Tawilis #KapengBarako #Balisong #HeritageTown #MonsoonTravel #SlowTravel #LivingInPhilippines #PinoyFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Day five in Taal: Miguel walks the lakeshore in the rain, eats the season's first crispy tawilis, checks the volcano's alert level, and reflects on living beside an active crater. Practical talk on the ACR I-Card, local banking, and the cost of a quiet monsoon day. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Taal, Philippines. Places in this episode: Barangay Buli, Taal Lake, Poblacion, Taal, Municipal Building, Taal, BDO Network Bank, Taal, Taal Basilica. Covered: Tawilis season and local food, Taal Volcano alert level and safety, ACR I-Card application and banking logistics, Monsoon weather and its impact, Cost of food and coffee in Taal. Chapters:00:00 Quiet town street00:50 Barangay Buli03:01 Small eatery interior03:56 Government office interior05:56 Cafe interior06:51 Rain on street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TaalBatangas #TawilisSeason #TaalVolcano #BatangasFood #PhilippinesTravel #SlowTravel #MonsoonSeason #KapengBarako #HeritageTown #ExpatLife #TravelPhilippines #LakeTaal #PhilippinesVisa #ACRCard #DigitalNomadPH #LocalFood #RainySeasonTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Day four in Taal. I finally visited Galleria Taal, the first camera museum in the Philippines, wandered through the ancestral houses, and settled into a routine of museum-going and lomi-eating. Also, a final check on the monsoon forecast for the Mindoro crossing and the small logistics of living here. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Taal, Philippines. Places in this episode: Galleria Taal, Taal Poblacion, Taal Basilica, Taal Lake, Municipal Building of Taal, Taal Market. Covered: Galleria Taal camera museum, Batangas lomi food culture, ACR I-Card application, TIN number requirement, Taal Lake monsoon conditions, bank account requirements in Batangas. Chapters:00:00 Galleria Taal01:42 Market street03:24 Quiet room04:52 Taal Lake06:04 Lakeside07:46 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TaalBatangas #GrandLadyOfBatangas #TaalHeritage #GalleriaTaal #CameraMuseum #BatangasFood #TaalLomi #KapengBarako #PhilippinesTravel #LivingInTaal #ExpatPhilippines #ACRICard #MuseumPH #HeritageTown #TaalLake #Volcano #TravelPhilippines #Batangas https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Day three in Taal, Batangas. I explore the art of piña embroidery at a heritage workshop, check out the balisong craft, and take a tricycle ride to nearby Balete—biking capital of the province. Plus, the practical costs of settling into a heritage town: food, transport, and the monsoon's impact on plans. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Taal, Philippines. Places in this episode: Tampuhan Cafe, Heritage Embroidery Cooperative, Gerry and Lheen stall, Balete, Taal Basilica, Marcela Agoncillo Museum. Covered: Piña embroidery craft, Balisong workshop revisit, Batangas food culture, Balete biking community, Daily costs in Taal, Monsoon travel planning. Chapters:00:00 Tampuhan Cafe01:37 Balete04:11 Hilltop05:16 Street06:33 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TaalBatangas #HeritageTown #PinaEmbroidery #Balisong #KapengBarako #TapangTaal #TripToTaal #BatangasTravel #PhilippinesLocalLife #MonsoonTravel #TaalVolcano #BaleteBiking #LakeTaal #SlowTravel #PhilippinesVisa #ExpatLife #RainySeason #TravelPhilippines https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Miguel spends day two in Taal learning the balisong knife craft from a third-generation maker, hikes the San Lorenzo Ruiz Steps in the rain to the Caysasay Shrine, and settles into his Poblacion flat with a cup of kapeng barako. Plus practical notes on barangay registration, local banking, and what a heritage-town day actually costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Taal, Philippines. Places in this episode: Barrio Balisong, Minor Basilica of St. Martin of Tours, San Lorenzo Ruiz Steps, Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Caysasay, Balon de Sta. Lucia, Roastery Cafe, Taal Public Market, Poblacion, Taal. Covered: Balisong knife craft, History of Caysasay Shrine, Barangay registration process, Local coffee and food costs, Practical residency in Taal, Monsoon day in heritage town. Chapters:00:00 Barrio Balisong01:21 Workshop03:01 Street04:04 San Lorenzo Ruiz Steps05:23 Balon de Sta. Lucia06:15 Street07:44 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TaalBatangas #Balisong #PhilippinesTravel #TravelPH #MonsoonTravel #HeritageTown #CaysasayShrine #SanLorenzoRuizSteps #KapengBarako #BatangasHistory #SlowTravel #DigitalNomadPH #ExpatLife #TaalBasilica #PhilippinesCulture #LocalEatsPH #SettlingInPH #RainySeason https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Miguel's road trip from Bataan to Taal ends in a heritage town dripping with history. He walks the plaza, visits the basilica and a balisong forge, and plans a lakeside life between monsoon showers. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Taal, Philippines. Places in this episode: Taal Plaza, Minor Basilica of St. Martin of Tours, Barrio Balisong, Taal Lake viewpoint, Tampuhan Cafe, San Lorenzo Ruiz Steps, Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Caysasay, Sta. Lucia Wells. Covered: Heritage town architecture, Balisong knife craft, Taal Lake and volcano, Kapeng Barako coffee, Practical residency setup, Local food and market, Monsoon travel impact. Chapters:00:00 Town plaza in light rain01:30 Minor Basilica of St. Martin of Tours03:15 Workshop04:57 San Lorenzo Ruiz Steps06:30 Tampuhan Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Taal #Batangas #TaalHeritage #TaalBasilica #Balisong #BalisongKnife #Caysasay #SanLorenzoRuiz #KapengBarako #PhilippinesTravel #TravelPH #HeritageTown #PhilippinesHistory #TaalLake #TaalVolcano #SlowTravel #DigitalNomadPH https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Miguel's final, rain-soaked day in Balanga. He checks on his new apartment, eats adobong dilaw one last time, hears a story about Bataan's clay pots, and wrestles with the monsoon's hold on his plans to reach Mindoro. Includes the real costs of a wet-season day, from coffee to a tricycle ride. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Balanga, Philippines. Places in this episode: Poblacion, Plaza Mayor de Ciudad de Balanga, The Beanery, The Grounded Cafe, Bataan Provincial Capitol, Talisay River, Balanga Wetland & Nature Park, Ciao Restorante. Covered: Monsoon travel logistics, Local food adobong dilaw, Balanga cost of living, Bataan historical memory, Clay pottery heritage, ACR I-Card annual report. Chapters:00:00 Poblacion01:54 City street heavy rain02:56 The Grounded Cafe04:31 Bataan Provincial Capitol05:35 Souvenir shop interior06:32 Ciao Restorante07:28 Talisay River A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Balanga #Bataan #MonsoonTravel #Philippines #TravelVlog #DeathMarch #MtSamat #AdobongDilaw #Mangrove #WetlandPark #MindoroFerry #BangaFestival #ClayPot #BataanHistory #SalamatBalanga #RainyDay #SoloTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Miguel spends his final day in Balanga under a red rainfall warning — walking the flooded Talisay, meeting a local fisherman, and eating adobong dilaw one last time. A look at what the monsoon costs, how the city keeps its rhythm, and what it means to leave a place you've just begun to call home. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Balanga, Philippines. Places in this episode: The Beanery, Bataan World War II Museum, Balanga Wetland and Nature Park, Balanga Transport Mall, Plaza Mayor de Ciudad de Balanga, Mt. Samat, Manila Bay. Covered: wet season day in Balanga, Bataan World War II museum revisit, adobong dilaw local food, Balanga Wetland in rain, cost of a rainy day, leaving Balanga and moving to Mindoro. Chapters:00:00 Manila Bay02:24 Bataan World War II Museum07:03 Bus ride in rain08:42 Highway in light rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Balanga #Bataan #MonsoonTravel #PhilippinesTravel #AdobongDilaw #BataanDeathMarch #WetSeason #MindoroNext #TravelPhilippines #BataanWWIIMuseum #BalangaWetland #Habagat #SlowTravel #LocalFoodPH #BataanHistory #RainyDayCafe https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

On day ten in Balanga, Miguel navigates the city under a red rainfall warning, visits the flood control project along the Talisay River, and shares the cost of a wet-season day. He reflects on community resilience and the coming ferry to Mindoro. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Balanga, Philippines. Places in this episode: Poblacion, Talisay River, Barangay Cupang Proper, Bataan World War II Museum, Plaza Mayor de Ciudad de Balanga, Balanga Cathedral, Balanga Wetland and Nature Park, Puerto Rivas Ibaba. Covered: Monsoon day activities, Flood control and infrastructure, WWII museum revisit, Local food adobong dilaw, Wetland ecology in rain, Travel logistics to Mindoro. Chapters:00:00 Poblacion00:57 Talisay River03:25 City street after rain04:39 Balanga Wetland and Nature Park06:16 The Beanery A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Balanga #Bataan #MonsoonLife #PhilippinesTravel #RainySeason #WW2History #AdobongDilaw #LocalEats #WetlandPark #TalisayRiver #WhyNotCoffee #TheBeanery #TravelGuide #SoloTravel #MindoroFerry #PhilippinesVlog https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

On day nine in Balanga, Miguel takes a jeepney to the Zero Kilometer marker and walks the first stretch of the Bataan Death March route in the pouring rain, reflects on the weight of history at the Bataan World War II Museum, and tracks what a day of remembrance costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Balanga, Philippines. Places in this episode: Zero Kilometer Marker, Mariveles, Bataan World War II Museum, Lunico Restocafe Bataan, Plaza Mayor de Ciudad de Balanga, The Yard, The Plaza Hotel Balanga City. Covered: Bataan Death March trail walking, WWII history memory, Local food adobong dilaw, Street food balut, Cost of a day in Bataan, Monsoon travel logistics. Chapters:00:00 Rain on road00:34 Roadside02:30 Bus ride03:58 Bataan World War II Museum05:16 Plaza Mayor de Ciudad de Balanga07:13 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bataan #BataanDeathMarch #PhilippinesHistory #BalangaCity #ZeroKilometer #WWIIPhilippines #TravelPhilippines #BataanTravel #MonsoonTravel #AdobongDilaw #LunicoRestocafe #PlazaMayor #Balut #TheYardBalanga #DeathMarchTrail #SoutheastAsiaTravel #BataanWarMuseum #PhilippinesVlog https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

On day eight in Balanga, Miguel spends the morning at the Balanga Wetland and Nature Park, watches the monsoon arrive over Manila Bay, and shares the practical costs of a wet-season day in Bataan, from coffee to a simple lunch, while reflecting on the city's quiet resilience. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Balanga, Philippines. Places in this episode: Balanga Wetland and Nature Park, Puerto Rivas Ibaba, Bataan WWII Museum, The Grounded Cafe, Why Not Coffee Bataan, CHN CAFÉ BALANGA CITY BATAAN, Bataan Tourism Center. Covered: Wetland ecology and birdwatching, Bataan Death March history, Local food and costs, Monsoon travel logistics, Balanga city ordinances. Chapters:00:00 Why Not Coffee Bataan03:12 Bataan WWII Museum05:13 The Grounded Cafe07:30 Seaside A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BalangaCity #Bataan #PhilippinesTravel #MonsoonSeason #WetlandBirding #BirdwatchingPH #AdobongDilaw #BataanDeathMarch #WWIIHistory #TravelPH #SlowTravel #ProvincialLife #Mindoro #Palawan #BalangaWetland #PhilippinesPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Day seven in Balanga. I climb Mount Samat for the view, walk through the colonnade under the great cross, and end the afternoon at the wetland with egrets and the monsoon in my ears. Plus the cost of a day of history and rain. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Balanga, Philippines. Places in this episode: Mount Samat National Shrine, Balanga Wetland and Nature Park, The Grounded Cafe, The Beanery, Pilar, Puerto Rivas Ibaba, San Jose. Covered: Mount Samat shrine visit, WWII history and memory, Balanga Wetland ecology, Monsoon day routine, Cost of a day in Bataan, Local cafes and food. Chapters:01:00 Shrine courtyard wind03:14 The Grounded Cafe06:55 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MountSamat #BataanDeathMarch #BalangaWetland #BalangaCity #BataanTravel #PhilippinesTravel #MonsoonSeason #Habagat #PancitBato #TricycleRide #ShrineOfValor #ManilaBay #MindoroNext #SlowTravel #ProvinceLife #AugustInPH https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Day six in Balanga: I trade the war trail for the city's wet-season heart — a morning at the public market, a pottery workshop that names the city, and lunch with a family who feeds the whole street. Plus the practical cost of living here, from a coffee to a week of meals. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Balanga, Philippines. Places in this episode: Balanga Transport Mall, Balanga Cathedral, Why Not Coffee, Balanga public market, Balanga River, Balanga Wetland and Nature Park, Plaza Mayor de Ciudad de Balanga, The Beanery. Covered: pottery heritage and craft, wetland and monsoon ecology, local food and cafes, practical banking and residency, war memory and oral history, cost of living in Balanga. Chapters:00:00 Balanga Transport Mall04:51 The Beanery07:31 Poblacion08:41 Evening street with carinderia A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BalangaCity #Bataan #PhilippinesTravel #MindoroPlanning #PalawanJourney #WetSeasonTravel #AdobongDilaw #PancitBato #BataanDeathMarch #MtSamatShrine #ClayPottery #BalangaMarket #TheBeaneryBalanga #WhyNotCoffeePH #SlowTravel #TravelBudget #BataanEats #MonsoonLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

On day five in Balanga, Miguel follows the Bataan Death March route from the Zero Kilometer marker through the monsoon-soaked province, visiting the Bataan World War II Museum and the Mt. Samat shrine, and reflecting on memory, resilience, and the practical cost of living in a place that carries so much history. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Balanga, Philippines. Places in this episode: Zero Kilometer Marker, Bagac, Bataan World War II Museum, Bataan Death March trail, Plaza Mayor de Ciudad de Balanga, Balanga Cathedral, The Grounded Cafe, The Plaza Hotel Balanga City. Covered: Bataan Death March trail, Bataan World War II Museum, Balanga living memory and bayanihan, Monsoon day routine and costs in Balanga. Chapters:00:00 Roadside01:51 Bataan World War II Museum03:23 Quiet room interior05:45 The Plaza Hotel Balanga City06:54 Plaza Mayor de Ciudad de Balanga07:57 Room tone A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BataanDeathMarch #ZeroKilometer #BataanWWIIMuseum #MtSamat #BalangaCity #BataanTravel #PhilippinesHistory #WWIIHistory #AdobongDilaw #MonsoonTravel #TravelPhilippines #SoutheastAsiaTravel #ThePlazaHotelBalanga #TheGroundedCafe #BataanSurrender #PhilippinesPodcast #SlowTravel #MindoroAndPalawanNext https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

On day four in Balanga, Miguel explores the city's monsoon rhythms, visits the Bataan WWII Museum and a local café, and walks part of the Death March trail, reflecting on history, resilience, and the practical costs of living in a Philippine province. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Balanga, Philippines. Places in this episode: Bataan World War II Museum, Zero Kilometer marker, Plaza Mayor de Ciudad de Balanga, Balanga Wetland and Nature Park, Bataan Provincial Capitol, Why Not Coffee Bataan, The Beanery, Ciao Restorante. Covered: WWII history, wetland ecology, local food, café culture, monsoon travel, practical costs. Chapters:00:00 Why Not Coffee Bataan01:10 Bataan World War II Museum02:34 Plaza Mayor de Ciudad de Balanga04:30 The Beanery06:23 Ciao Restorante07:15 Hanan Coffee Brewers A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Balanga #Bataan #DeathMarch #WWIIHistory #MonsoonTravel #PhilippinesTravel #TravelPhilippines #AdobongDilaw #PancitBato #BalangaWetland #BirdWatching #ProvincialLife #BataanMemorial #TricycleRide #CoffeeBreak #SlowTravel #HeritageSite https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

On day three in Balanga, Miguel navigates a plastic-free market morning, walks the Bataan Death March route from the Zero Kilometer marker, and finds an unexpected thread of hope in the city's postwar spirit. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Balanga, Philippines. Places in this episode: Balanga Public Market, Bataan World War II Museum, Balanga Wetland and Nature Park, Why Not Coffee Bataan, Plaza Mayor de Ciudad de Balanga, Fall of Bataan Marker, Mt. Samat National Shrine. Covered: market culture, plastic holiday ordinance, adobong dilaw and pancit bato, Bataan World War II Museum, Death March trail, Balanga Wetland and Nature Park, bayanihan concept, local café culture. Chapters:00:00 Balanga Public Market01:54 Museum interior03:02 Balanga Wetland and Nature Park05:05 Cafe interior06:24 Fall of Bataan Marker07:47 Rain on roof A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BalangaCity #Bataan #PhilippinesTravel #MonsoonTravel #DeathMarchTrail #BataanWWII #AdobongDilaw #PancitBato #BalangaWetland #MtSamat #TravelPodcast #SoloTravel #PhilippinesHistory #FoodTravel #MangroveEcology #ProvincialLife #TricycleRide #CafeHopping https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Miguel spends a monsoon day in Balanga exploring the Balanga Wetland & Nature Park, walks the Bataan Death March trail at Mt. Samat, and reflects on the city's layered history over local coffee and adobo. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Balanga, Philippines. Places in this episode: Balanga Wetland & Nature Park, Mt. Samat National Shrine, Balanga Cathedral, Plaza Mayor de Ciudad de Balanga, Why Not Coffee Bataan, Café Natalia, Gap Plaza Hotel, Balanga Transport Mall. Covered: Balanga wetland park, Mt. Samat shrine, Bataan Death March history, Local food: adobong dilaw, pancit Bato, Monsoon travel logistics, Balanga practicalities: transport, costs, vaccination drive. Chapters:00:00 Gap Plaza Hotel03:47 War memorial museum interior05:07 Balanga Cathedral06:14 Café Natalia07:51 Quiet room, rain on roof A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BalangaCity #Bataan #MtSamat #BataanDeathMarch #BalangaWetland #AdobongDilaw #PancitBato #MonsoonTravel #PhilippinesTravel #BataanHistory #WWIIMemorial #ProvincialLife #ManilaBay #MiguelSantosPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Miguel lands in Balanga, Bataan, after a three-hour road trip from Manila, dives into the province's WWII history, tastes local adobong dilaw and pancit Bato, and weathers a monsoon downpour by the mangrove wetland. The episode covers the Death March trail, the Mt. Samat shrine, and practical tips for settling into this quiet provincial capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Balanga, Philippines. Places in this episode: Balanga Transport Mall, Plaza Mayor de Ciudad de Balanga, Balanga Cathedral (Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph), Bataan World War II Museum, Balanga Wetland & Nature Park, Hanan Coffee Brewers, Mt. Samat National Shrine, Bataan Provincial Capitol. Covered: WWII history, local food, monsoon travel, coastal ecology, practical residency. Chapters:01:01 Bataan World War II Museum02:32 Museum interior, murmur of visitors03:54 Balanga Wetland & Nature Park05:31 Bataan Provincial Capitol07:13 Mesa Feliz08:35 Coastal path at dawn, gentle waves A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BalangaBataan #BataanTravel #PhilippinesTravel #MonsoonSeason #BataanDeathMarch #MtSamatShrine #BataanWWII #AdobongDilaw #PancitBato #BalangaWetland #IbongDayo #BataanEats #ExpatsInPhilippines #MindoroPlan #PalawanNext #SouthwestMonsoon #WetSeasonTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Miguel spends his last day in Manila with a final food crawl through Binondo, a quiet espresso at Millibean, and a monsoon-lit walk through Rizal Park, then plans his move to Mindoro and Palawan with a bakuna (barangay) send-off. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Manila, Philippines. Places in this episode: Bureau of Immigration, Intramuros, Fort Santiago, Binondo Church, Ongpin Street, The Aristocrat Restaurant, Millibean Cafe + Roastery, Gateway Cineplex, Quezon City, Cowboy Grill Mabini. Covered: Manila last day routine, ACR I-Card pickup, Binondo food crawl, The Aristocrat lunch, Cinemalaya film festival, Rizal Park walk, Plans for Mindoro and Palawan. Chapters:00:00 Fort Santiago02:13 Ongpin Street03:12 The Aristocrat Restaurant04:19 Millibean Cafe + Roastery05:24 Cowboy Grill Mabini06:31 Rizal Park07:45 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ManilaTravel #PhilippinesMonsoon #BinondoFoodCrawl #IntramurosHistory #TheAristocrat #MillibeanCafe #Cinemalaya2026 #MaArteFair #MindoroFerry #PalawanTrip #ACRIcard #ExpatLife #PhilippinesLiving #Bayanihan #RizalPark https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Miguel spends his final full day in Manila with a budget check, a visit to the National Museum of Natural History, and a monsoon-lit dinner at Harbor View Restaurant. He reflects on the city's rhythm, plans his move to Mindoro and Palawan, and feels the pull of the open road. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Manila, Philippines. Places in this episode: Poblacion, Makati, LRT-2, National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of Fine Arts, The Aristocrat Restaurant, Bureau of Immigration, Intramuros, San Agustin Church, EDSA Carousel. Covered: Budget review and cost of living recap, National Museum of Natural History visit, Bureau of Immigration ACR I-Card annual report info, Last dinner in Manila at Harbor View, Planning the move to Mindoro and Palawan, Reflections on first week in Manila. Chapters:00:00 National Museum of Natural History02:19 National Museum of Fine Arts03:39 The Aristocrat Restaurant05:00 San Agustin Church06:16 Harbor View Restaurant07:29 Bar area, music A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Manila #ManilaTravel #PhilippinesTravel #TravelPodcast #ExpatsInManila #ManilaLife #MonsoonSeason #NationalMuseumPH #HarborViewRestaurant #Poblacion #Intramuros #Mindoro #Palawan #BudgetTravel #SoloTravel #Philippines #PodcastPH #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Day five in Manila: Miguel collects mail, navigates a wet market, and plans the MaArte Fair. Plus, practical talk on ACR I-Card renewals, budget tips, and the cost of living in Poblacion. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Manila, Philippines. Places in this episode: Bureau of Immigration, Intramuros, San Agustin Church, Café Y Ruedas, Legazpi Sunday Market, Ayala Triangle Gardens, Manam, LRT Gil Puyat Station. Covered: ACR I-Card process, Postal service, Café visit, Market shopping, MaArte Fair planning, Cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Poblacion01:39 Bureau of Immigration02:59 San Agustin Church05:12 Ayala Triangle Gardens07:16 Manam08:26 City night09:53 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ManilaLife #ExpatLife #PhilippinesTravel #ManilaDiaries #ACRICard #MonsoonSeason #ManilaFood #Poblacion #MaArteFair #MangoLover #ManilaExplore #TravelPodcast #SoutheastAsiaTravel #LRTManila #JeepneyRide #CulturalImmersion #ManilaVibes https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Day four in Manila: Miguel navigates the city's monsoon rhythm, gets a caffeine fix at a local roastery, costs out the expat budget, and witnesses bayanihan in action during a flash flood. Plus, a plan for the MaArte Fair and the long road to Palawan. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Manila, Philippines. Places in this episode: Millibean Cafe + Roastery, Ayala Museum, Casa Manila, San Agustin Church, The Manila Peninsula, Poblacion, Makati. Covered: Manila cost of living, Ayala Museum visit, Bayanihan in action, Intramuros history, MaArte Fair planning, Monsoon day routine. Chapters:00:00 Millibean Cafe + Roastery01:18 The Manila Peninsula02:55 Ayala Museum04:53 Casa Manila07:11 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ManilaExpat #MonsoonLife #PhilippinesTravel #ManilaFood #CafeHopping #AyalaMuseum #BayanihanSpirit #IntramurosHistory #SanAgustinChurch #MaArteFair #ManilaBudget #ExpatLife #TravelPhilippines #RainyDayManila #PalawanBound #ManilaDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Day three in Manila: I check out the Cinemalaya film fest, mourn a Caloocan fire, watch a wage hike get blocked, and find a flat in Poblacion that might just be home. Plus, a monsoon-soaked walk through Quiapo, a coffee at The Den, and a plan for Mindoro and Palawan. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Manila, Philippines. Places in this episode: Poblacion, Makati, Quiapo Church, Plaza Miranda, Filling Station Bar And Cafe, The Den, Caloocan City, The Manila Peninsula. Covered: Cinemalaya film festival, Quiapo Friday market, Minimum wage controversy, Poblacion flat hunting, MaArte Fair forward plan, Monsoon routines. Chapters:00:00 The Den02:56 Market hall04:02 Quiapo Church05:08 Filling Station Bar And Cafe06:22 The Manila Peninsula A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ManilaLife #MonsoonSeason #Cinemalaya2026 #PoblacionMakati #QuiapoChurch #FilipinoCuisine #Tapsilog #IndieFilm #ExpatsInManila #MaArteFair #ManilaTravel #PalawanDream #Bayanihan #CityOfExtremes #NewHome #TravelPodcast #Philippines #MetroManila https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Miguel navigates the Philippine bureaucracy, from ACR I-Card applications to bank accounts, and explores the city's wet-market economy and vibrant arts scene, all while the monsoon rains shape his new life in Manila. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Manila, Philippines. Places in this episode: Bureau of Immigration, Intramuros, Binondo, Quiapo Church, Poblacion, Makati, Ongpin Street, EDSA. Covered: ACR I-Card, Bureau of Immigration, Binondo food, monsoon transit, Poblacion life, Colorfest event. Chapters:00:00 Poblacion01:39 Bureau of Immigration03:27 Binondo06:09 Makati07:08 Crowd cheer08:10 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ManilaLife #ExpatLife #PhilippinesTravel #ManilaMonsoon #ACRICard #PoblacionMakati #BinondoFoodCrawl #JeepneyRide #ManilaEats #BureauOfImmigration #BeepCard #EDSA #ManilaDay #Colorfest #ManilaRain #LivingInManila https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

Miguel Santos lands in Manila and dives straight into the chaos: monsoon rain, SIM registration, bank queues, and the hunt for a flat. He gets lost on a jeepney, eats his weight in Binondo dumplings, and walks the walls of Intramuros, all while figuring out how a megalopolis actually runs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Manila, Philippines. Places in this episode: Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Makati CBD, BDO, Poblacion, Makati, Arroceros Forest Park, Café Y Ruedas, Bureau of Immigration, Intramuros, Fort Santiago. Covered: Arrival logistics: SIM, banking, visa extension, Housing hunt and cost of living in Makati, Manila monsoon weather and jeepney transport, Food: karinderya adobo, Binondo crawl, Manam, Intramuros history and National Museum visit, Transit: LRT-2, Beep card, EDSA Carousel. Chapters:00:00 Ninoy Aquino International Airport01:15 Makati CBD02:46 Arroceros Forest Park04:36 Fort Santiago05:47 Binondo07:29 LRT-2 A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ManilaLiving #PhilippinesMove #ExpatLife #ManilaNewbie #BinondoFoodTrip #IntramurosWalkingTour #JeepneyRide #MonsoonSeason #MakatiApartments #ACRICard #BankingInPhilippines #SIMRegistration #Manila2026 #TravelPhilippines #PhilippineCuisine #ManilaVlog https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/