Philippines S2 Ep22: Gloria de Dapitan Fantasyland, Rizal Park & Shrine, Mindanao, Travel Vlog

• published: 04 Aug 2015
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Travel Philippines, Season 2, Ep22. Dapitan, third-class city, province of Zamboanga del Norte on the island of Mindanao. It is historically significant as the place where José Rizal was exiled by the Spaniards for his revolutionary activities. He is considered a national hero, and this is known as the "Shrine City in the Philippines". The city is also home to Fantasyland, the first amusement park in the Visayas-Mindanao region. Please subscribe to B Adventures. https://www.youtube.com/c/badventures B Adventures Facebook Page for latest updates. https://www.facebook.com/BAdventuresAU The José Rizal Memorial Protected Landscape, also known as the Rizal Park and Shrine. It preserves the farm site in barrio Talisay where José Rizal was exiled for four years from 1892-1896 after being accused of sedition and plotting the Philippine revolution in Manila by the Spanish colonial authorities. Located about 1 kilometer northwest from the Dapitan city proper. Gloria de Dapitan, Fantasyland Amusement Park, and Dakak Park and Beach Resort are a group business. http://fantasylandtours.com/ WARNING! I do NOT recommend Mindanao region for inexperienced, or solo foreign travellers. If you do go to Mindanao, travel with local Filipino's and stay in safe and well researched areas. Security has improved in recent years, but can change very quickly. There are active criminal and terrorist groups in Mindanao that target foreigners for kidnappings and attacks. Travel Tips: Everyone spoke English and generally very friendly. It is important to have photo ID for flights, hotels, and if police ask. It is common for taxi drivers in Manila, and every other city, to try rip off or overcharge foreigners and tourists. This includes motorbikes, or pedicabs / trike taxi. Ask them nicely to put the meter on, or negotiate the price from the start. Ask local security and your hotel what it costs for transport to your destination. If you are not comfortable, don't use that taxi. Don't be afraid to move on and find another taxi! Shopping mall culture, locals love the mall for the aircon and to get out of the heat. Generally you will notice ash and dust particles in the air as burning trash and charcoal BBQ cooking is quite common. Also if there is a lot of vehicle traffic in that city from jeepney buses, motorbikes, trucks and cars. Locals often inflate prices for foreigners and tourists. Haggle and negotiate nicely. Be firm and confident, but always be respectful and polite. Shop around, you can often get a better price. Ask around about local fair pricing for things you want to do. "Tip" can also mean bribe, so don't be afraid to ask what you're paying for upfront. Locals often do things to try help you, but then expect a tip. The average basic worker earns PHP200 - 300 a day. So tipping PHP 20 - 50 is fine. I have permission to use this music from the following artist, and credited below: Del Sound - Lost Island https://soundcloud.com/del-sound/lost-island https://soundcloud.com/del-sound https://www.youtube.com/user/TheDelsound https://instagram.com/del_sound/ https://twitter.com/Del_Sound http://delsound.tumblr.com/ Travel Philippines series, Filipino culture, Filipina, Pinoy, Pinay, travel guide, documentary, vlog, video blog, video blogger, vlogging, blogging, hotels, accommodation, explorer, exploring, travel tips, travel advice, food, comedy, wanderlust, things to do, tourist attractions, activities, islands, sea.