Digital Nomads LEAVING BALI Find the PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 SIARGAO is the next Bali

Siargao in the Philippines is being discovered by digital nomads leaving Bali. This has been the story for the last 4 years now, and we've seen the trend slowly increase over that time. In this video we discuss the developments that we've witnessed on this island, and it's potential to be the next Bali for nomadic travellers looking for an escape from what Bali has become.

Years ago when the movie Eat, Pray, Love was released, Bali became this magical escape destination for Western travellers looking to find an exotic life abroad. It was painted as a place of peace and meditation where you would be surrounded by Balinese culture and plant-based healthy foods.

Fast forward to 2024 and Bali now has a different image of hard partying, traffic, digital nomad networking, plastic pollution and disrespectful tourists abusing the area. It's very different from the peaceful image of the past.

Because of this, we meet peace seeking Digital nomads in Siargao more often these days. The type of tourists that expected a beautiful escape in Bali, but ended up looking for that feeling of paradise elsewhere.

It might be possible that Siargao will become the next Bali, so lets hope that the Philippines doesn't get into the same situation that Indonesia is in right now.

This video is filmed in the tiny town of Pacifico in the Northern section of Siargao island. It's a wonderful place currently going though it's own version of gentrification.

We hope you found this video informative and enjoyable

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Our names are Jmayel, Sacha & Story. We traveled to the Philippines Siargao island and fell in love with island life, now we want to make that life more permanent.
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Sacha, Jmayel, Story & Poppy are a Vegan family currently living in the Philippines. Creating a peaceful vlog about travel, family and life.

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[mountainforest]

I dont want Siargao to be like Bali. NO WAY! 🙏🏻

[AngryKittens]

Getting to grow up in a place like Siargao, that's something Story will thank you for later in her life.

[northernglights]

“We’ll be staying here for the long haul” - so heart warming 💜💜💜

[delianato]

Tnks for sharing the beautiful scenery of our country Philippines to the whole world!

[Aze]

Bali is over crowded now and I don't want that to happen there in Surgiao, I hope Surgiao will remain peaceful and not crowded.

[bengpiloton]

Thank you 8 miles from home for sharing your thoughts about Siargao.. so amazing!!!

[lilymay]

Love this kind of vlogs. Please show us more local restaurants/cafes, resorts. Love the beautiful sceneries of the island 🏝. Love it when you show us what food you eat 💚💙

[gerardpadua]

Haha thanks for the shout out! Living in the island now as well🤙been coming for years but yeah saw the island's up and downs.

[apgdream]

What an honest to goodness video about Siargao! You both beautifully laid down the pros and cons of living there. I am now a convinced subscriber, that Siargao is one of the best places in the Philippines (or should I also say in the world) to settle in. 🤗❤️👍

[SimplyDalja]

I love pacifico ❤very memorable wnt there 2015, i love the vibes

[arrianneobias]

I’m glad you stayed since Typhoon Odette and had the chance to witness how the island has recovered and become even more beautiful.

[nomred]

if Bali is full of bikes and traffic, then I don't want that to be the next scenario for Siargao. I just want Siargao Island to stay nice, peaceful and quiet even if I'm not a local in the area.

[jennibulan]

Story… this is your HOME! You are one of us… island girls!

[SamJamieson-pjzl]

Lived here in Sairgao since 2021 it’s now over crowded but you can still find parts of the island that are quiet.

[Aquarian]

I can’t wait to see your house built in your land. Always watching your vlog from Colorado. Thank You Very Much!

[Oph]

I agree.
A hospital is a MUST considering there are loads of tourists.
Accomodations standard according to the price.

[maricrisjosol]

hi sacha and jay, , just enjoy siargao philippines, God bless ur family as well..❤❤❤❤

[yeayeachats]

A fantastic Siargao life update and recap!

[junekaturseestanol]

Thank so much 8 miles for loving Siargao Philippines GOD Bless your family

[kendhal]

Beautiful picture. Beautiful cinematography. Beautiful camera.