Our Story

From a dare between two friends to the most incredible experience.

The Short Story

We’re two friends from France who decided to share our amazing and fun experiences in the Philippines.

In 2016, Nelson and John went to the Philippines for the first time as GK volunteers (NGO). Living in IloIlo and Bacolod, they enjoyed their stay and decided to come back in the Philippines after their studies. In 2018, they decided to settle in Manila as “it is more fun in the Philippines!”.

Seeing that people enjoy listening to our stories or watching our daily moments. We started with entertaining videos, posts and other possible content. Regularly posting on our Instagram.

 We then aspire to bridge the culture between France and the Philippines. As we think that those two countries, which we now call our homes, have a lot to offer to each other.

Follow our journey. Bisous guys! 
Read the long story

WHO ARE WE 

John

Bridging the Philippines and France is already in my blood. Half-French, half-Filipino, he was born in Paris and grew up there.

I went to a French business school where I met Nelson. I am a master’s graduate in International Business Management.

Being accustomed to the Filipino culture thanks to my family, I developed the desire to know more about my roots.

I am also the author of a blog called johnfisalbon.com where I teach people who want to learn about blogging how to do it. I learned English at school and through my travels. Which is why most of the articles are in English.

Nelson

I was born in the South of France, in a small town near Lyon. I moved to Paris when I went to college.

Studying at the same school, I am a master’s graduate in Sales and Business Management.

I always had this desire to travel around the world. In 2016, I went to the Philippines for the first time.

From growing up in the countryside of France to living in a tropical country, ten thousand kilometers away from my hometown. You have no doubt I fell in love with this country.

I do not have Filipino blood like John, but I feel great here. And I think it’s what matters the most right?

2frenchinmanila allows me to unleash my imagination. This feeling when you have a great concept for a video and you make it happen is just the best.

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The Duo

The great thing about our duo is that we complete each other well. We’re really different in the way we approach things. Nelson is the creative. Most of the graphics, designs or even ideas come from him. Whereas John is the organizer. Making sure every project is running smoothly.

Although, when we come to important decisions, we spend time together and discuss about the right strategy to follow. We act as partners as we started 2frenchinmanila together.

On a more personal side, we think we are both crazy sometimes. We love having fun with others and connecting with everyone. That is how we enjoy life. And how we always have new stories to tell.

A video is worth a thousand words

Little by little we started to take photography and videos to capture all the moments we could live all around the Philippines. Discovering exceptional places and captivating stories on our Youtube channel.

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