I DO NOT SUPPORT COCKFIGHTING OR ANIMAL CRUELTY. This video was merely intended to show you that this sport exists and that its an important part of Filipino culture. I didnt pay to enter the arena, and I DID NOT BET.\r
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According to my research, these roosters are animals that are bred to fight and later eaten as meat (as shown in the video). Their deaths are quick, and their remains are consumed rather than wasted.\r
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El Nido is a town in the northern tip of Palawan famous for its stunningly gorgeous beaches. While I certainly do enjoy my time at the beach here, I want to go off the beaten path and share a different part of Filipino culture: cock fighting. Im invited to attend some cock fights -- it was free, and I dont bet -- and meet some of the folks who partake in this popular betting sport.\r
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While it is popular for tourists to take one of the four major tours in El Nido (tour A, B, C, or D), I couldnt include them as part of this video because they each cost about 25-40 dollars apiece. So this video is totally different from your average El Nido vlog.\r
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On the day I shot this video, I had to TRY to spend money since most of the things I usually pay for were given to me, so I made up for it by buying a round of beers at the end of the night. Watch and enjoy!\r
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How I spent my money in El Nido in one day:\r
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($20 USD = ~1,000 PHP)\r
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Hostel - 500 pesos\r
Breakfast - FREE (included with hostel)\r
Bunch of bananas - 20 pesos\r
Tricycle ride - 100 pesos\r
Fresh coconut - 50 pesos\r
Lunch - FREE\r
Balut - 20 pesos\r
Dinner - FREE\r
Round of beers - 225 pesos\r
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TOTAL COST - 915 pesos ($18.95)\r
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Where I stayed: Amos Hostel\r
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This is pretty much the coolest hostel in El Nido, and its definitely the best deal youre going to find. Not only does the 500 pesos for a dorm room include free breakfast, but almost every other hostel I saw was advertising its rates for at least double that price. Whats more, the staff here were so friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend you stay at Amos Hostel if you visit El Nido on a budget, or not on a budget!\r
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Click here to book a room at Amos Hostel - \r
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Website - \r
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Address: National Highway, Barangay Corong-Corong, 5313 El Nido, Philippines\r
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Sick BEATS provided courtesy of The Passion HiFi \r
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About Me:\r
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My name is Kevin Cook. Im originally from Dallas, TX, but Ive been living and traveling in Asia since new.\r
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After graduating from university in new and working a few unfulfilling jobs, I saved enough money to move to Asia and work as a teacher for a few years. That opportunity allowed me to travel around and experience new foods and cultures, and ignited a passion for blogging and making videos.\r
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Now I travel full-time and make videos with the goal that I can encourage YOU to pursue your own dream of overseas traveling and living.\r
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