The Hungry Syrian Wanderer

Basel Manadil (Arabic: باسل مناديل) (born 11 November 1993), also known as The Hungry Syrian Wanderer, is a Syrian-born Filipino vlogger and content creator, noted for his positive views on the Philippines and work to provide aid to victims of natural disasters.

During the outbreak of the Syrian Civil War, his family were forced to evacuate individually on their own, as harassment of Mukhabarat became worse whenever they learn that he was from Homs.

[5] On 21 December 2016, he started his own YouTube channel where he drew attention in July 2019 for a video he released that praised the Philippines and its economy.

[4][6] Due to his popularity and his positive views on the country, Manadil has been dubbed the "adopted son of the Philippines".

[10] On 12 March 2021, he reported in a Youtube video that one YOLO Retro Diner location was robbed.