Philippines CHEAPEST Fish In Luzon's Most REMOTE Island (Calayan, Babuyan Islands)
130 PER KILO LAPU-LAPU?!
The Babuyan Islands are maybe Luzon's most remote islands. Accessible only by a 6 hour boat ride from the northernmost tip of mainland Luzon, they are cut off from the rest of the country any time winds tip over 25kph; the ocean is exposed and open on both the Pacific and West Philippine Sea side and the waves would be impossible even for the most skilled navigator.
But this far away, dramatic landscapes meet abundant fish and lobster, and I really wanted to see how people thrive in such places.
From Claveria, Cagayan, we took the lampetaw (after a 3 day weather delay, of course) to Calayan, the administrative centre of these islands (Calayan is the name of the municipality, but of course the island group Babuyan is better known).
Then we started to see Calayan's dramatic landscapes unfold... Rainforest falls into the ocean, impressive rock formations like the Lussock Cave, and we tried and failed at spearfishing (it was midday... that's never going to work out!)
After a trip back where the waves were coming into the boat (sorry, electronics), we visited Nagudungan Hill - where we can really see the power of nature. The hills are grassy moorland, devoid of trees, where only carabaos and goats dare thrive.
Beside it is Sibang Cove, rugged beauty hidden behind the steep cliffs that protect the rest of the island from the constant battering that this eastern coast receives from the Pacific.
Fishing, salt-making, dried seaweed patties... they're all aspects of life here - not to forget the humble kuliglig, which many farmers still rely on!
And to top it all off, we were stranded for an extra day because the boat didn't run. Oops!
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These guys are very helpful if you want to go! They'll arrange everything! facebook.com/calayan.travel.and.tours.2023
@user-xo9pc6bf3w
Ай бұрын
Very nice memory kumander.
@edr_tv
Ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@remusayta9937
Ай бұрын
Yes but you pay them?how much you pay for the boat Kumander..
@KumanderDaot
Ай бұрын
@@remusayta9937I think the boat was 900 each way
Kumander daot should get an award or government recognition for not just promoting the Philippines but also for educating the viewers the country's different local cultures and livelihood.
Because of his courage traveling, exploring alone and many discoveries of remote beauties mostly never seen, I now proclaim Commander Daot "King of Vloggers"
Wow, not long ago, daot is just a main character like bret in kulas vlog, but now, he leveled up, his vlogs are similar to BBC docs , keep it up sir daot, u're the man!
First time to see Calayan Island in a vlog… from North to South, you explore the less travelled by…. Amazing places ! Beautiful Pinas!
How many vloggers have been to Calayan? Only the most adventurous of them all..the always laughing KD. You should get an award for showcasing the hard to reach islands of our country. More power KD. Wish you good health and more adventures.
Calayan and Babuyan Islands are sooo remote, but rest assured Kumander Daot is there. 12:02 12:58 16:27 Simply amazing! 😱
Wow! Very few tourists venture to the beautiful Calayan Island in Northern Luzon. Thank you for featuring Calayan Island in your channel.
I believe KD is concentrating on discovering other places which other bloggers has not yet been discovered. He is on exploring different unique places in the Philippines. He is doing a very hard job to share to Everyone. KD is Awesome and very brave and courageous. God bless this awesome blogger.
The scenery at Calayan is incredibly dramatic and beautiful!
@user-uc1yo2vv2q
Ай бұрын
Ay, Oo.
@ChrisEndrina
Ай бұрын
I agree!🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
@user-mz4ce2rm9z
8 күн бұрын
Stunning scenery, I admire the locals of Calayan, Babuyan islands for their work, hospitality, their capacity to live and survive what I consider very challenging!!! Thank you KD, you are in a class entirely of your own, your kindness, your narration, you Need to get Paid handsomely for what you do!!!💕💕💕💕💕💕💕⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👏👏love from California!!🎉🎉
What a hidden gem...Calayan Island. The landscape is amazing and the shoreline is incredibly beautiful. This vlog is a package full of adventures. We learned so much from your storytelling. Every part of the Island you featured are amazing....the cave adventure, the coastline, people's way of life, etc. Thanks for this amazing vlog. It was worth the wait.
One if the mosst underrated vloggers. You're one of the best KD!❤
I wondered why KD is not among the vloggers awarded by Go Negosyo for showcasing the country's beautiful sceneries. Perhaps KD hasn't yet registered with Go Negosyo as an accredited vlogger.
@elizerlaguna3713
Ай бұрын
Anselm, should be credited by the Dept of Tourism for touring and promoting beautiful places from Tawi-tawi, Sulu, Mindanao, Visayas and Luzon provinces. All his presentations were tourist destinations and also the hinterlands where no other influencers have reached. Kudos to you, Kumander Daot. Stay safe and healthy. God bless 🙏🙏🙏
@liveyourbestlife1225
Ай бұрын
Minsan kasi bibilhin mo ang award.
@ehwankho9042
Ай бұрын
Baka nga.. Ang galing ni KD mag salaysay saang sulod ng Pilipinas
@karl21200
Ай бұрын
Dapat kasama sya..kesa sa doon sa 2 mag asawa na di pa nga naikot buong pinas
@majuana
Ай бұрын
Agree on this.. naisip ko rin to dati. Bakit dipa naacknowledge si Kumander Daot as travel vlogger. Hopefully soon.. 🙏❤
That Place is unknown to Foreigner's never seen vloggers in Calayan Island except Kumander D. You are the greatest to be seen in that beautiful Island. Congratulations and thank you for taking us it is Fantastic beach.
@einryms8335
Ай бұрын
Umm there were foreigners,,they are not blogger though,just tourist thats why no videos like this
15:55 Those are beautiful looking fish. Even more beautiful beaches. Thanks for sharing Calayan Island, Kumander...Jim
Wow what a beatiful place, one of the beautiful places in the Philippines.
The Pusong Pinoy Awardee, the Kumander! All hail Kumander!💪
what a very calm nice place to stay..out of the noisest crowded cities...this place is a must go to unwind
This feels more of an educational video in a vlog format. Started watching from the Davao Coastal Road video and I'll probably binge it out.
amazing footages kumanderD.. very nice view and dramatic landscapes all over..wow!
One of my nephews lives in Calayan, Cagayan! Enjoy
Looks like it s a very well kept place❤
Beautiful Philippines. Thanks KD!!!
The motovlogger..storytellerrrr..adventurer of mountains and seas..and most of all,loved by people. Bless your heart KD and take care always..❤
Great video again. What a discoverer of unknown jewels of beauty. Only by Kumander Daot. Thank you so much.
Ang layo na ng nararating mo kmd.daot from top to bottom of the Phl.
The people are very resourceful.
One of your best vlogs!!!
Proud of you Ansel, you're doing a fantastic job with your channel. You don't get enough credit for your effort towards your content unlike other vloggers who just use the filipinos for views and get praise.
What a beautiful places
Ur so awesome! Ur an inspiration, the honesty in voice, in ur face it’s pure delightful more power to u Commander D!
Thank you, KD, for this adventurous episode. Great shots, amazing videography. Thank you.
my bucket list to visit Babuyan islands
ganda naman ng beaches dyan
Oh Wow!!! What a beautiful places and the beaches ❤❤🫨
❤️ Lots of suprises and amazing places and islands in the Philippines, my beloved country.🤗
i almost cried 😢 thats my dream tour. im afraid of airplanes thats why whenever my family have an international trip, im always left behind. but my dream is to go to calayan, babuyan then batanes and probably stay there for good. thank you kd for showing it to me 😢
Gorgeous scenery Kumander!👍👍👍. I've always wondered what Babuyan Island looks like, now I know!😊. Thank you for sharing 😊.
Amazing scenery
What a lovely chap you are, I am married to a Filipina from Davao, I absolutely love the Philippines and the Filipino people, I love the way you with people, your doing a great job mate
I always love watching your very raw exploration, Kumander D. I wonder how they transport all those building materials when they built their houses in the past. That place / island is too far & remote from the main or bigger islands. Wow! Those seafoods look so delicious! Thanks Kumander D. for sharing with us this vlog! This is your another amazing travel vlog!
@KumanderDaot
Ай бұрын
Transport basically doubles the cost of construction materials here! Amazing to see some of the buildings that have been built regardless!
Nice Kumader Daot you done a best video being a moto vlogger, content creator and tour guide. Keep up and be safe always in your journey. Mabuhay ka.
Thank you, KD, for showing us another breathtaking part of our country where in not everybody has the luxury to explore, admire and enjoy.
Wow that truly looked amazing!
❤ THAT COVE IS SPECTACULAR BR0. THANK YOU FOR SHARING
Epic drone shots. What a beautiful Area. 🍀👍🙏🇵🇭
thank you KD for showing us, mabuhay Pilipinas
first time I seen the inner side of Babuyan island. ♥️🇵🇭
i really need to thumb up this episode. I've been waiting for someone to vlog babuyan islands. I have always been curious about life in those islands.
i May will Live in CalayaaN Babuyan Islands , lifes Soo Abundant soo affordable ,make Peace all Day Long./
Amazing place! You are the first vlogger to feature that northern part of the Philippines! Thank you for this beautiful vlog! ❤👏👍
That is a good time in Calayan KD. Nice that you had the time to explore that beautiful island. It is one of the more remote places in Cagayan but this place has its charms. I’m glad to see there has been improvements in there. One place good to revisit again. ❤
Kalayaan Island is so beautiful that God made it!!❤❤ Thank you so much Kumander Daot for your appreciation of our people Philippines! Ingat ka palagi and God bless
What an awesome video!!! This approaches *documentary level* like those presented by *Nat Geo.*
A well preserved nature. I love watching your unbeaten off-road adventures. So amazing 🤩 thanks kumader Daot for sharing videos.
Yes salamat kaayo KD nakaabot mi ug Calayan Island maski ra sa imong vlog. What a beautiful place. Philippines has so much to offer
🏞 The towering cliffs, turquoise-hued ocean, off-white smooth sand, and freshly cooked seafood are my favorites. Thank you for capturing the ESSENCE of Babuyan Islands. Your vlogs have been exemplary, Kumander D. Thank you, and safe travels always ...
Grabe, nindota dii oi. Thank you, KD for the very beautiful video of this place.
oh God... excellent dedication to service the boatmen their shows... exemplary vlog as always
Wow. the view is spectacular.😍 Thanks for bringing us (viewers) with you through your vlogs. Keep going KD.
Hello Daot, Its nice for you to visit that remote Province. I never been there but kudos to you I was busy living in other country and I did not think about visiting Provinces where I lived. I'm happy seeing you everywhere in the defferent parts of the Philippines and further places. Thank you for that.
Hi KD, thanks for this. Very informative. So beautiful island. Beautiful country indeed. I love philipines!
Nice epic place
Very exciting adventure KD! I also watched your Palanan Isabela vlog. You're very brave!
The fish they caught looks good. One of the fish they call it Dorado. In Hawaii where I'm from it's called "Mahimahi" (mahee, mahee). excellent eating fish. I'm watching the Philippines I have never seen through your eyes, Kumander. thank you for your educational videos.
AMAZING!!!We haven't known that there is a hidden paradise in Calayan island,,Thank you for your courage in exploring places as beautiful as this!!!
Top notch content 👍
Outstanding location. Keep sharing your travels - God Bless you and yours.
I subscribed to your channel. What a brave and adventurous foreign vlogger. thank you for featuring this hidden gem of the country. I didn't know this place....
What an awesome footage and an adventure just to get there . Thanks for sharing
Thanks in many for sharing your vlog KD . Your vlog is somewhat like documentary. For many of us who can not afford & have time to explore our native lands you are the one 🇵🇭 explore it for us👍👌👏
Another great video..
The road less traveled has the best scenery. Thanks for sharing, Kumander!
Really appreciate you showing beautiful places in our country. I also love how you tell a story ❤
Nice, finally able to see. Thank you.
Thanks mate for your awesome vlog you discover more beautiful places and culture in the Philippines than me i salute you and God bless keep up the good works mate... greetings from davao occ.see you from other vlogs
That is amazing fantastic view I’m a Pilipino but never seen these beautiful places of our Country . Thank u Sir Daot ! Keep going … I loved your blogging !
ANG GANDA NAMAN NG PLACE 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Thanks a lot KD for sharing our beautiful island of Calayan (Babuyan group of island of our province Cagayan. Please continue exploring more awesome places and share the beauty of our country. Keep it up! Stay safe always and God bless you more. 🤙🤘❤️🙏🍻👊
Nice video my friend kumander great scenery am glad that you are having a great time on the road have an awesome time with your family Sa Dios
the first time i saw this place . thank you for bringing me there as i watch this
Kept going jud KD Been your silent viewer pero talagsa ra gyud mag comments pwera atong time nga you're so down but ngayon nga full of energy kna ug more on positivity na Mabuhay ka sir KD Kudos nimo ug sa buong pamilya sa kausaban nga nanghitabo sa imong life ug sa pagba vlog. Amping sa kanunay sir
@KumanderDaot
Ай бұрын
Appreciate it so much! Amping permi ug God bless 🙂
Tnx much sir because of ur vlog we'd able to see the other side of the Phillipines .Enjoy and keep safe
Thank you for sharing your travels Kumander Daot. Always take care and God bless...
That view of the boats in Claveria is reminds me of the time I was there. But I did not know that there is a trip from that place to a far more beautiful place like Calayan. It's good that you made a vlog on this so people can sée how life goes on these less explored areas.
Ka nindot diha kumander oy
A very interesting place indeed....hope to see this beautiful place in the near future! Keep safe always. 😊
Ganda naman ❤❤❤
Hi Kumander Daot, Wow ..Maybe Kulas is now planning to go there too..What a nice Island..I'm from the North but I haven't see that Island..There are many interesting places and things to Explore..Take care😊🇨🇦
Nindot Lugar ✨ 🌊 🐟🎵🙏🏽
I envy youKD! you've seen more of the phils.islands than me,thats why i watch ur vlogs,i see the places that i can not visit through ur vlogs,be Safe always.
Nice place Dong KD! Love the beach! Untouched
Nice adventure KD. Looks like you had fun with your group. I'm intrigued by the nature of camaraderie between the tour people and you, like they had known you a lifetime. Great one .
@KumanderDaot
Ай бұрын
Enjoyed the company of these guys even if we just met!
@intoapayaowithcheriepulpul6854
Ай бұрын
Nadaot lahat 😂🤣😂🤣
Wow!first time I saw Callahan island,it’s a beautiful island I would have love to visit that island if not of my age,thankyou KD for bringing us along in your adventure.
The best documentaries ever.
it is always an absolute pleasure watching your phenomenal videos kumander Anselm.💛💚♥
So beautiful!
What a beautiful view of Calayan Island, featured by Kumander Daot.
Such a pretty place brought to you by KD. Thank you very much sir and mabuhay .
Kamander, so happy to see you smiling and laughing, that is a sign that your living your life to the fullest :)