Mars & Tobi

18/03/2026

Mariel announced her stomach was speaking for itself so we stopped at the nearest street stall in Butuan. She held up that plate of noodles like she won a trophy and honestly she kind of did.

Market lights, plastic stools, local food that cost almost nothing. She was absolutely glowing.

Nobody warns you about this part. How a random Tuesday night at a street stall ends up being one of your favorite memories. Butuan does not get enough credit.

Tag someone you would eat street food with at midnight.

18/03/2026

Sometimes love looks like a quick smile before we walk into the big event.

My wife Mariel just made my heart feel so full again. She is the best thing that ever happened to me here in Butuan.

We don't need perfect plans, just each other to share the moment.

Mahal kaayo nako mo para sa tanan nga akong mga adlaw.

What's the biggest culture shock you experienced with your partner?

18/03/2026

the little things she does that make me fall in love all over again

We flew to Sylt, Germany to celebrate my mom's birthday and somehow ended up on a North Sea beach in the middle of winter, completely freezing and absolutely losing it laughing.

Mariel gave me that look the moment I started shivering. That sweet, patient smile that says she already knew before I did.

Big grins, red cheeks, wind destroying her hair. We looked ridiculous and we knew it. Honestly one of my favorite moments from the whole trip.

There is something about traveling with the right person that turns even the uncomfortable parts into memories you want to keep forever.

What is the most unexpected place you have felt completely at home?

18/03/2026

she kissed me at the waterfall and i forgot how to breathe

We were hiking somewhere in the mountains. Hot. Sweaty.

Then we got to the waterfall.

She grabbed my face and kissed me right there. No warning. Just like that.

I could hear the water crashing behind us. I could feel her smiling into the kiss. And I thought this is it. This is the life I left everything for.

People ask me all the time. "Do you miss Europe? Do you regret it?"

Miss what? Cold weather? Traffic?

I have this woman. I have waterfalls on random Tuesdays. I have a life that feels like a movie but it's just... our normal.

Salamat, mahal. For every kiss. For every adventure. For choosing me.

Filipina wives where's the most romantic place your husband ever kissed you? Drop it below! 👇

24/12/2025

9 days of Misa de Gallo 🙏
Up at 4:00 AM, church at 4:30 ⛪😴
Second time completing it as a foreigner 🤍
Could you do this every year? 😅

01/11/2025

Visited Papa’s grave today 🕊️
Always in our hearts, never forgotten.

01/11/2025

Still can’t get over how fun MOFFS was last night 😭🎃 Butuan people really know how to party… ang init, pero worth it 😅🖤

09/10/2025

Sometimes, the best gifts aren’t expensive, they just show how much someone pays attention 🥹❤️

She remembered every player he talked about… and made his birthday unforgettable ⚽🎁

Tag someone who deserves a surprise like this 👇

10/07/2025

🐸 NEW VIDEO ALERT! 🇵🇭

Just dropped our latest adventure - watching Tobi try FROG ADOBO for the first time! 😱

You guys know how much Tobi loves trying new Filipino dishes, but this one had him SHOOK! 😂 Mariel walked him through making traditional adobong palaka, and let's just say... his reaction was PRICELESS!

🎥 "I Ate FROG for the FIRST TIME in the Philippines" is now live on our YouTube channel!

Want to see if this German guy survived his first frog experience? You can watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1BXHR8YOZM

What Filipino dish should we make Tobi try next? Drop your suggestions below! 👇

Watch Tobi's UNBELIEVABLE reaction when he tries frog adobo for the first time! You won't believe what happened...Mariel teaches Tobi how to prepare traditio...

09/07/2025

Shout out to our newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! ❤️🤩

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