Manila BGC was NOT what we expected! | Our honest opinion
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The video starts with a shot of the view from the service apartment in Manila.
Exploring BGC
The hosts explore Bonifacio High Street, a pedestrian area in Manila. They comment on the lack of traffic and how much Filipinos love their dogs.
- They appreciate the scenic view from their apartment.
- They arrive at Bonifacio High Street and comment on how peaceful it is.
- They decide not to rent scooters due to issues with the app and instead opt to walk around.
- They thank someone for directions.
Mine Museum
The hosts visit a mine museum in Manila.
- They arrive at the museum.
- They interact with exhibits about space junk and astronauts.
- They compare this museum to London's Natural History Museum, noting that this one is more sensory and easier to navigate.
Earthquake Simulation
The hosts experience an earthquake simulation at the museum before leaving to get cake.
- They prepare for an earthquake simulation.
- Afterward, they discuss their favorite parts of the museum before leaving.
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The speaker visits a cafe associated with the Little Flower Cafe and compares the vibe to Canary Wharf in London.
Comparing to Canary Wharf
- The BGC is like the business and financial vanilla of Manila.
- There are many beautiful cafes and restaurants in the area.
- The cafe has a modern, trendy atmosphere.
Local Food Tour
The speaker goes on a food tour with a local vlogger to try out some of her favorite spots.
Lunch at Brunch
- They go for lunch at Brunch, which has great pastry options.
- They chose it because they won't be coming back to BGC.
- The speaker chooses what looks like the sweetest option, but it's too much sugar for them.
Carrot Cake
- The speaker's partner digs into the carrot cake, which is huge.
- It's just chocolate on simple pastry, but it tastes like Nutella.
Venice Grand Mall
The speaker visits Venice Grand Mall in Manila to see an attraction that brings many people there.
Gondola Ride
- They wait 30 minutes for their turn on the gondola ride.
- Despite the wait, it was worth it because their gondolier was fun and entertaining.
- It's hard work if you have young children who get bored easily.
Collaboration with Manila YouTuber
In this section, the speaker announces that they will collaborate with a Manila-based content creator in their next video.
Conclusion
- They had fun exploring BGC and feel like they only scratched the surface of what the area has to offer.
- They invite viewers to comment with their must-visit places in BGC.
- The speaker thanks viewers for watching and encourages them to subscribe and like the video.