Boracay (Malay): the vibe
Videos from people who went, played right here, with what viewers said underneath. Not part of the score.
The verdict
Mixed · 50Thin and mostly generic content: a few travel-vlog comments praise Boracay's beaches and scenery, with almost no firsthand remote-work or living feedback, so the verdict stays near neutral.
- beaches and white sand
- scenery and views
- food in the region
- general travel appeal
- very little substantive feedback
- commenters admit they haven't been there
- Boracay has become touristy and changed
- Boracay is widely admired as a beach destination, not a living spot.
- Crowds and tourist growth are noticeable to recent visitors.
- Little evidence here about long-term remote work conditions.
- Commenters mostly praise the video rather than the island itself.
Read from 5 videos, 27 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-07; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
PHILIPPINES OR MALAYSIA? | Boracay Philippines vs Georgetown Penang | Travel Vlog 070, 2017
Dane and Stacey · 18K views · 2017
What viewers said
“Of course my vote is for the Philippines! 😃 BUT.. the way you described the places in Malaysia, I’d rather you go there so I can see it through your eyes. Wifi is better and improving in the Philippines depending on where you go. I went to”
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“Boracay or Penang? That's weird comparison.Boracay is a beautiful beaches at all while Penang a beautiful classic city on the island at all.Boracay should be compare with Phuket or Langkawi.While Penang should be compare with Cebu.Anyway,Ma”
♥ 21 likes
“So Penang is one of my favourite places in the entire world and that is simply because I travel for food and it is pound for pound the tastiest place I have ever visited. If you are into trying local cuisine then it's very hard to get bored”
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“Exciting times ahead! Thanks again for the support guys, we're seeing some good growth on the channel at the moment and thats all thanks to you 🤙🏼 But where to neeeexxxxttt??”
♥ 6 likes
“Update...We picked both!! 🇵🇭 21 Philippines Vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUDuSYCnVh-TVZVpoq12aKHzJjH8JRMhN 🇲🇾 10 Malaysia Vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Q6ey_FMW_k&list=PLUDuSYCnVh-TNMSlwGHjoWgpEK497_JcQ”
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“Not knowing where to go next is SUPER exciting - I'm in that exact situation for the first time and it's like ULTIMATE freedom!!! loving it! ;-)”
♥ 2 likes
“Hi Dane and Stacy,the haircut bit had me laughing hard man!!! Im alot older than you so straight razor shaves were normal.Go where your heart takes you,I did and still do what you guys are doing but minus the internet and cell phones for ye”
“Hi guys, love your stuff. I'd love to see Malaysia through your eyes. It'd help prepare me for the trip we're taking there next year.”
♥ 1 likes
“Can't wait to see where you are off to next! i wish i could offer opinions but havent been to either (yet).”
“nice dude, thx for sharing”
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