There Is So Much Money In Manila Philippines

We Flew To Manila for New Years Eve! Join us for an absolutely epic New Year's Eve celebration in the heart of Makati! This year, we decided to trade the peace and quiet of the provinces for the chaotic energy of the big city to ring in 2026. We checked into the City Garden Grand Hotel to secure a prime rooftop spot for the fireworks, and it did not disappoint—the skyline looked like a war zone in the best way possible! In this vlog, we take you along as we explore the "concrete jungle" of Bonifacio Global City (BGC), hunt for affordable finds at Market Market, and marvel at the luxury of Rockwell (where houses cost 400 million pesos?! It wasn't all smooth sailing, though. From fighting for elevator space to navigating holiday crowds and surge pricing, we give you the honest reality of spending the holidays in Metro Manila. Plus, we cap off the trip with some phenomenal late-night eats at Pasha Turkish Restaurant. Is the expensive city life worth it, or do we miss the province too much? Watch to find out! In this video: Checking into City Garden Grand Hotel for NYE Shopping in BGC: Market Market vs. High-end Malls The reality of holiday prices and "Grab" struggles Meeting up with friends & subscribers New Year's Eve Rooftop Buffet & Fireworks Display Late-night food hunt Near the Red Light District Thanks for watching! Don't forget to Like and Subscribe for more adventures in the Philippines! 🇵🇭 HEALTH INSURANCE: For expat health insurance I recommend Michael Onstad Facebook https://www.facebook.com/monstad1?mib... Email address [email protected] Phone 0919 581 3100 CHARITY: To Donate To the amazing charity causes Click Here https://sulugardenfoundation.org/dona... MY CONTACT Email is [email protected] Facebook   / thatphilippineslife   Timestamps [00:00] Intro: Insane Real Estate Prices in Manila [01:05] Checking into City Garden Grand Hotel (Makati) [04:40] The Cost of Grab & Transport in the City [06:22] Shopping in BGC: Market! Market! vs. SM Aura [13:50] Hotel Room Tour: 21st Floor View [22:00] The New Year's Eve Feast (Unlimited Buffet) [28:50] Fireworks & Counting Down to 2026 [34:55] The "Morning After" Smog & Breakfast [38:20] Visiting Shangri-La The Fort (Luxury Hotel Tour) [43:05] Exploring Rockwell Center (The 450 Million Peso Neighborhood) [48:15] Hunting for Dinner & Turkish Food at Pasha [49:50] Conclusion: City Life vs. Province Life