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    FIRST Day in Manila | From a Sikh Gurudwara to BGC City Life



    FIRST Day in Manila | From a Sikh Gurudwara to BGC City Life

    First day in Manila, Philippines exploring a side of the city I didn’t expect.
    In this travel vlog, I start my day by visiting a Sikh Gurudwara in Manila, experience langar, and then head to BGC (Bonifacio Global City) — one of the most modern, clean, and developed areas in the Philippines. From peaceful spiritual moments to high-rise city life, this video shows the real contrast of Manila.
    BGC feels completely different from the usual image of Manila — wide roads, skyscrapers, modern cafes, and city vibes that feel almost Western. I also explore parts of Ayala Mall and walk around the business district to understand what daily life looks like here.
    This Manila travel vlog is perfect if you’re planning a trip to the Philippines or want to see modern Manila beyond the usual tourist spots. No exaggeration, no fake hype — just an honest first impression of the city.
    📍 Places in this video:
    • Sikh Gurudwara, Manila
    • Bonifacio Global City (BGC)
    • Ayala Mall
    • Manila city walk
    If you enjoy real travel vlogs, first-day experiences, city exploration, and honest impressions, this video is for you.

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    18 Comments

    9. @emmanueldecastro7655 on

      Places to visit and good for content creators

      Metro Manila it consists of sixteen highly urbanized cities.

      Modern and vibrant Urban Cities in Metro Manila

      1. BONIFACIO GLOBAL CITY, also known as BGC –https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RVPDwtXK2M

      Most visited tourist spot in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JY7mzacQnI

      BONIFACIO HIGH STREET (BGC) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj6Rt6rIO28

      BURGOS CIRCLE (BGC) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmKzBqDik0A

      UPTOWN MEGAWORLD (BGC) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmEgMV7b3oY

      MITSUKOSHI MALL (BGC) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33heL2fiqDM

      SM AURA (BGC) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlhTazrPAIo

      2. MAKATI CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRjSp0asyOU

      Most visited tourist spot in Makati CBD

      GREENBELT 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5) within Ayala Center – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukstvNqxQvQ&t=11s

      AYALA TRIANGLE – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huJdeYAWWGk&t=103s

      AYALA CENTER – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA2qLs0HK5Q

      AYALA AVENUE – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLSPCeYj7-M

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kDoEQHdYtY

      SALCEDO MARKET MAKATI – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi-ksfthezg

      3. ROCKWELL MAKATI – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ9adFENeS0

      4. ORTIGAS CENTER – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMmmkShJWJQ

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3ruGTniWk0

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTtbBrBC0WQ

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdIVzN73Y-8

      5. MALL OF ASIA COMPLEX , Pasay City https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0y60xsm5Ucs

      6. ASEANA CITY, Parañaque – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK97H1hpwlw&t=24s

      PARQAL MALL – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84LRRd845I4

      AYALA MALL MANILA BAY – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdiBjt95gVo

      LANDMARK (Aseana City) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaYmAqFjNlo&t=558s

      MANILA BAY CITY – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_HgpkvZ-NI&t=12s

      7. MCKINLEY HILL TAGUIG CITY – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SbAyZwMsg4

      8. EASTWOOD CITY, Quezon City – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7CeTHcPkB8

      9. VERTIS NORTH, Quezon City – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZVIp8QKA6w

      10. ARANETA CITY, Quezon City – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lh0LawApSK4

      11. GREENHILLS SHOPPING CENTER, San Juan City – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uCtkInOxEM

      Old & Historical areas:

      1. City Of Manila – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ezALob9mY0

      2. Intramuros manila – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltbuG10_4NM

      3. Rizal Park – Manila, also known as Luneta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWzD4OIK6GE

      4. Roxas Boulevard, Manila – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qB8rJH5QikY

      5. Pasig River Esplanade, Manila – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-29HGgIz8g

      6. Chinatown Binondo Manila – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyonXPsZi04

      7. University of Santo Tomas (UST) Manila Philippines, is the oldest existing university in Asia, founded in 1611. – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDCFzJ7kp4Q

    12. @davidpelaez4816 on

      if you are addressing a global audience, I feel you'd be more helpful if you can speak in English the universal language. It seems you only target a specific audience — Malayalam speaking Indians? Even in your country there are multiple languages and your people in the extreme north may not understand Tamil or vice versa.

    13. @troevell on

      It's very hard to travel around during holidays and that's why it's very much discouraged to roam around during these times if you don't have your own vehicle as booking rides would be very hard.

    17. @Heznilo on

      Actually this is the new Manila a beautiful and modern city, gone were the days the Western media post Manila as poverty city..The BGC, Makati city, Mandaluyong City, Pasig city, Pasay city, Alabang city, Quezon City of Metro Manila are the modern face of the Philippines..Welcome to the wonderful Manila Philippines!

    18. @levitabacug1943 on

      Air India 🇮🇳 now flies to Manila 5 times a week and we love to see Indian nationals to visit us here in Manila, or swim in our clear beaches in the province.
      Indians need no visa to visit us here.
      The Philippines actually has large Indian community here in the Philippines.
      Filipinos in general love Indians ❤
      Namaste.

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