SCARY FLIGHT To Philippines Most ISOLATED Town - Palanan, Isabela

THERE ARE MANY ISOLATED ISLANDS IN THE PHILIPPINES.
But this might be Philippines most isolated town, since it lies on the largest island of Luzon, but is totally disconnected from the "mainland" as the locals call it by the towering Sierra Madre range.
It is so isolated, that Emilio Aguinaldo called it his last capital of the First Philippine Republic!
The only way in is a 6 hour boat trip from Aurora, or a 30 minute flight in a small plane from Cauayan!
So I took a plane from one of the smallest Filipino airlines to find out!
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  • @mrclever384
    @mrclever384 Жыл бұрын

    I am a Filipino but never had the chance to tour around the Philippines like you do. Thank you for the virtual tours Kumander. I really really really love your vlogs! ❤❤❤

  • @mbeeler33
    @mbeeler33 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for coming to Isabela, mate. Come back anytime. You know you will always have a home in Aurora. Will visit you in Davao when I get back to the Philippines. Hope to meet your wife and kiddo soon! We are grateful for your visit and can't thank you enough for featuring our province. Most Isabelinos have never seen the coastal part of Isabela and through your videos, I hope the government can appreciate Isabela more and put more funding towards it. Isabela is rich in culture, history and beautiful untouched nature. Salamat ha! Balik ka ulit. Bring the whole gang next time. 😄😄😄😄 We will make you some Ilocano tupig. ( grilled rice cake with coconut) 👍👍😁😁

  • @KumanderDaot

    @KumanderDaot

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for inviting me! This was an awesome trip! Also yes tupig hehe

  • @michaelamontemayor448

    @michaelamontemayor448

    Жыл бұрын

    Be careful what you wish for. If it's my choice, I'd rather let the place as it is. Virgin, unexplored, natural scenery intact and untouched, gives more value to the rest of the Philippines.

  • @mbeeler33

    @mbeeler33

    Жыл бұрын

    @@michaelamontemayor448 I totally agree with you as per preserving the Philippines and keeping it untouched but also, progress is good.. I'm sure parameters will be set to prevent exploiting its beauty. Maski kalsada man lang sana, matapos na. This will give locals a chance to go to the mainland to seek medical attention without paying arm and a leg. Need pa mag plane para mangibang bayan. Just like any other provinces, I think Isabela deserves a little bit of notice. It is for people to enjoy and it is up to us to respect Mother Nature and preserve it for future generations. If we haven't seen it, we would not appreciate it. And it is up to us to preserve its culture, nature and its wonderful people especially the Dumagats❤️❤️❤️...

  • @michaelamontemayor448

    @michaelamontemayor448

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mbeeler33 agree, concrete roads are acceptable. Be aware that even ordinary inhabitants has the rights to oppose environmental degradation in the pretext of tourism to give jobs to the locals. But who does really profits from it but the wealthy capitalists. The locals remains their slaves. Most of them are naive. They are here to grab not to for charity.

  • @007pikes

    @007pikes

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KumanderDaot do you have any kontak number from there? like the hotel?

  • @aminahforever4277
    @aminahforever4277 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you KD. As an ordinary Filipino, I do not have the strength and resources to be able to see these remote wonders of The Philippines. Now with you, am teary eyed for the content of your videos, so touching! My knowledge of Philippine Geography, Culture, Food and her diverse people is being polished by your informative video content. Cheers to another awesome entertainment. 🤩🤩🤩

  • @wintersojourn9356

    @wintersojourn9356

    11 ай бұрын

    Yes adding my thanks. I always enjoy the videos but this one was very moving to me. For some reason I also got teary…I didn’t know quite why?! Then I read your comment & so I don’t feel strange! I do have relatives not originally from Isabella but moved there years ago from Ilocos Sur. In the “mainland” though. I especially loved -out of order- the family b4 the plane ride, the priest, the daughter of Kuya Boy & somehow how he introduced her -“this is my daughter, my youngest.” I think he said. He seemed pleased for you all to meet. Proud of her Im guessing. The trike ride. The church. The blue lagoon. The aerial views. Well everything. But the priest cracked me up with all his questions. It IS cultural. No offense meant I write this with a smile & love, but I often felt my Philippine relatives were very intrusive with strangers! Lol. It was always “how old are you? Are you married? Are you going to college? Don’t live together b4 marriage…”. 🙊🙈

  • @wintersojourn9356

    @wintersojourn9356

    11 ай бұрын

    If KD Anselm sees this please excuse my forwardness. I am still newish but I know you keep your art & work separate from your private life as much as you are able. But I also follow your wife, so I do see those precious aspects of your life too, a bit. You could’ve said to Father when he asked your religion, oh Father you will be glad to hear I’m married to one of your flock & also raising a wee Catholic. Though I’m not sure L is baptized, I suspect she is, just from following N. In any case, it is not your job to please others but I know that would’ve made the friendly & welcoming Father very happy…..

  • @kahawaiihele
    @kahawaiihele Жыл бұрын

    Mahalo for the style of video's. It is nice to see someone highlighting areas of the Philippines not mainstream by other bloggers. Also love the historical context that you tie in to the areas you visit.

  • @johnblenkiron5126
    @johnblenkiron5126 Жыл бұрын

    Just when we thought that there were no more hidden gems to explore you brought us to the idyllic wonder called Palanan. This has been a rare treat.

  • @bencyellorin7874
    @bencyellorin7874 Жыл бұрын

    KD: the legit travel, culture and history vlogger, documentary creator! Bravo!

  • @rickyph5320
    @rickyph5320 Жыл бұрын

    It's my first time to see a vlog featuring this part of our country. Amping Kumander!🤙

  • @christopherturco197
    @christopherturco197 Жыл бұрын

    It's incredible that such a blue color at the Blue Lagoon occurs naturally. That is such an amazing sight. Old Capan is spectacular! I hope you'll spend a little more time there when you return from Palanan.

  • @KumanderDaot

    @KumanderDaot

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah! I want to spend more time in Old Gapan!

  • @zackchagas7241
    @zackchagas7241 Жыл бұрын

    NEVER IN MY LIFE I REACH THOSE PLACES 😊THANKS KUMANDER FOR SHOWING US THIS SIDE OF THE PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 ❤

  • @3llo267
    @3llo267 Жыл бұрын

    Never knew Palanan is isolated as this. Thanks KD for showing the beauty of this place. Truly a hidden Gem!

  • @gg_Javier
    @gg_Javier Жыл бұрын

    This vblog, above others I've seen so far, has given me a new APPRECIATION for you, Anselm / KD. Glad I found it. Learned a lot. Was awed by SIGHTS I would've never seen otherwise. (Thought "Blue Lagoon" was only a movie.) Saw genuine Filipino KINDNESS and hospitality THANK YOU, Kumander Daot! Safe travels.

  • @grayessamm4203
    @grayessamm4203 Жыл бұрын

    You’re videos are all great. I’m surprised you’re not in the 500+ if not 1M+ subscribers.

  • @darlingdenez116
    @darlingdenez116 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you for showing us another part of Philippines. Isabela province is beautiful lots of historical houses, hopefully the government will preserve them for future generations.❤

  • @jlew5545
    @jlew5545 Жыл бұрын

    I watch all Kumander's videos......but I really really like this one.....I could live peacefully in this Palanan Isabela place.....and not many places make me feel peaceful these days.

  • @MikeZee83
    @MikeZee83 Жыл бұрын

    Good to see your video again Kumander! That’s a heck of plane ride!😮

  • @clydeseaside345
    @clydeseaside345 Жыл бұрын

    As my Filipina wife said, wow, thats a vlog-----going to places we will never see and teaching us the history. Thank you Anselm. It is just so wonderful finding all of the friendly people with family connections. Loved the open trike ride, got you a seat and a leaf----all of the comforts. Brilliant

  • @einryms8335
    @einryms8335 Жыл бұрын

    I wonder what route Aguinaldo took when he travel from lubuagan to palanan,,i think by walking through the mountain ranges of cordillera and sierra madre

  • @two-wayadventure2739
    @two-wayadventure2739 Жыл бұрын

    What captured me in this vlog is the Filipino hospitality. Another great content Kumander

  • @KumanderDaot

    @KumanderDaot

    Жыл бұрын

    Made all the difference!

  • @jmomandia
    @jmomandia Жыл бұрын

    So instructive, Kumander!

  • @kauai5839
    @kauai5839 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome,awesome vlog!Cant wait for the next episode.👌🏼🤙🏼

  • @quackersna
    @quackersna Жыл бұрын

    I flew into Wyoming once on a twin prop plane like that 10 seater. The landing made it the scariest flight of my life. We had to make multiple attempts because the wind kept blowing us off course, but on the third attempt we touched down. It was the only flight where I felt like I was legitimately in danger of crashing.

  • @KumanderDaot

    @KumanderDaot

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh wait until the next one! The 10 seater was even scarier! The only time I thought the plane was going to blow over!

  • @jdive12
    @jdive12 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, you continue to show us beautiful places in the Philippines we never knew existed! Great stuff!

  • @gertiemaebourjess167
    @gertiemaebourjess167 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks KD for passing through my beautiful province of Nueva Vizcaya! I am feeling nostalgic right now☹️🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

  • @nate.s406
    @nate.s406 Жыл бұрын

    @Kumander Daot, man your the only foreign that traveled almost all of the Philippines. Thank you for loving our country the Philippines and appreciating the hospitality of the filipino people.#pusongpinoy♥️♥️♥️

  • @LeahandBlair
    @LeahandBlair Жыл бұрын

    Good work. Keep pushing forward. 🎉

  • @dorisdalanon6663
    @dorisdalanon6663 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! you were able to reach such far place. Always take care and God bless you Kumander Daot.

  • @mylahbarreto5265
    @mylahbarreto5265 Жыл бұрын

    I LOVE this for so many reasons! Thank you for the history lesson, and sharing another beautiful area of the country. Glad you’re safe!

  • @fredbadbaden5322
    @fredbadbaden5322 Жыл бұрын

    I am so envious Anselm. I guess you have already visited almost if not all the places in the Philippines. As a Filipino, how I wish I have the means to do that too. Through you, I am/was able to see the places in my country which I have not been to and I would like to thank you for that. I pray for your safety always as you do your travels. God bless you always. - Willie Fred Cabalar Badbaden of Toronto

  • @edwinwerdna7061

    @edwinwerdna7061

    Жыл бұрын

    Please say hello to manang Chiquita.

  • @eleanorpakilit
    @eleanorpakilit Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for visiting my hometown Isabela Kumander D! Wishing you a safe journey/trip up north in Cagayan Valley. God bless and hope you enjoy your visit and have a memorable adventures in Isabela. You’ll be entering the first town of Isabela which is the municipality of Cordon, my beloved town. Welcome Kumander D!

  • @joevergara1433
    @joevergara1433 Жыл бұрын

    Nice to see Kumander D with Boy Perstaym and Kulas again!!!!! WOW!!! Very entertaining as well as stunning cinematic shots on this video!!!!!!!!!!

  • @blightfiresnook
    @blightfiresnook Жыл бұрын

    This is awesome vlog bro!

  • @scyyllaaa4047
    @scyyllaaa4047 Жыл бұрын

    That's my aunties and uncle in the video 😂 anyway, It was a lot of fun watching your vlog Kumander Daot. I am looking forward to your upcoming videos and adventures 😁

  • @yamacal1589
    @yamacal1589 Жыл бұрын

    Wow what an adventure & showing us the most remotest places in the country. Always stay safe & thank you !

  • @denniscabilla6811
    @denniscabilla6811 Жыл бұрын

    Great presentation of yours ur a nice documentaries ,👍👍👍👍

  • @rasheedahbautista9046
    @rasheedahbautista9046 Жыл бұрын

    Kumander Daot, welcome to my hometown Cauayan Isabela. You’re indeed adventurous and brave.

  • @amleth9047
    @amleth9047 Жыл бұрын

    You are so brave, Kumander Daot!!

  • @remyhemmingson7546
    @remyhemmingson7546 Жыл бұрын

    Nueva Ecija (Esiha), Kumander D. Great travel videos! I'm jealous that you've been to beautiful places in the Philippines. Thank you for sharing your travel vlogs! Take care!😍

  • @pakalstabai
    @pakalstabai Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Such another great adventure Kumander daot! Amping sa byahe. :)

  • @alexl6734
    @alexl6734 Жыл бұрын

    Bro respect yo. That's remote and rough out there yet peaceful.

  • @sethdreamz3328
    @sethdreamz3328 Жыл бұрын

    thanks for showing us a little glimpse of Isabela your video is yet the first one watched from that place your courageous enough to go to that place on your own ,hats off to u kumander daot

  • @CommieKilla1977
    @CommieKilla1977 Жыл бұрын

    My kind of place to retire and settle in. It’s like in between Amazon and Papua New Guinea.

  • @tinmanrobby
    @tinmanrobby Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Can feel the peace set in. Thanks.

  • @snp5O0
    @snp5O0 Жыл бұрын

    Love this vlog kd!!

  • @eldagasataya8907
    @eldagasataya8907 Жыл бұрын

    buti pa kayo nka punta dyan...salamat for bringing us to this part of our country

  • @unoblock3296
    @unoblock3296 Жыл бұрын

    Nice to see this place that I have never been in. Thanks to Kumander Daot for showing this to us

  • @kennethakennetha
    @kennethakennetha Жыл бұрын

    I love you kumander daot! I'm from Isabela and I'm so glad that our province is getting more love! Thank you for this!!!!

  • @badacid6774
    @badacid6774 Жыл бұрын

    Welcome to Isabela Commander.. this is my province, enjoy your visit

  • @honbrown
    @honbrown Жыл бұрын

    Wow KD!! Amazing blue lagoon!

  • @jc-vj3ie
    @jc-vj3ie Жыл бұрын

    Great vlog kumander

  • @louiswynntorres
    @louiswynntorres Жыл бұрын

    You always surprise, amaze us thank you Kumander

  • @filpontex3478
    @filpontex3478 Жыл бұрын

    Wow..ganda ng lagoon same in enchanted river na lagoon malinis at bluest.

  • @ohcrapwhatsnext
    @ohcrapwhatsnext Жыл бұрын

    😮 nice vid!

  • @darrellbrixey5341
    @darrellbrixey5341 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video Kumander

  • @jesseperges
    @jesseperges Жыл бұрын

    You came to my hometown province Isabela my town is Cabatuan before Aurora😊

  • @pinkvelvet3865
    @pinkvelvet3865 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Kumander Daot for bringing us there. Never been to that part of the country. I only been to few places in the Philippines lived here in the US more than 30 years.

  • @jmfarrell5
    @jmfarrell5 Жыл бұрын

    Such a great trip and experience meeting people. 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @giadaeuqor3924
    @giadaeuqor39245 ай бұрын

    Wow. Thank you for sharing

  • @hermiegalura1457
    @hermiegalura1457 Жыл бұрын

    I would also like to add your research on the history of the places you visit are very valuable knowledge for those who view your vlogs. Your wholesome and happy character makes your videos very entertaining. Thank you.

  • @hermiegalura1457
    @hermiegalura1457 Жыл бұрын

    Your recent vlogs have been very interesting. You're taking me to remote places in our country which I will not see in my lifetime if it were not for your videos. Long live Kumander Daot.

  • @floridaaguada4216
    @floridaaguada4216 Жыл бұрын

    So grateful u pass by in Nueva Viscaya,our small province.Thanks for visiting Isabela K.D.So beautiful island.Never seen that place yet.no skipp adds.Wishing u more subscriber.God bless ure family en friends❤

  • @crispinawabingga772
    @crispinawabingga772 Жыл бұрын

    Wowww! Enjoy and have a good time Kumander D. ❤👍😍 God bless 🙏

  • @HapiHippo88
    @HapiHippo88 Жыл бұрын

    kumander daot videos are surreal!!!

  • @mgtv2826
    @mgtv2826 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing

  • @Objectivityguy
    @Objectivityguy Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for bringing us to the far reaches of my country. Amping pirme.

  • @German_the3rd
    @German_the3rd Жыл бұрын

    Astig!!! Ride safe Kumander😊

  • @DavidBrockes
    @DavidBrockes9 ай бұрын

    How cool is this. I've been writing down places to visit that are isolated with good beaches and Palanan is one of my top picks. Choice video🥰🥰

  • @jun-rodgragasin5693
    @jun-rodgragasin5693 Жыл бұрын

    You made it! Congratulations! Soon, road will reach Palanan, Gov't still working on it.

  • @maegelbolingo9880
    @maegelbolingo9880 Жыл бұрын

    Your vedio is ayways amazing... Always excited every vedio u upload

  • @manuelreyes9109
    @manuelreyes9109 Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed this video immensely. Thanks, Kumander. I'm hoping to be visit Isabela when i get back to the country again. (Don't tell Kulas, but I think your videos are way more entertaining. )

  • @pinay1abee-tr7lu
    @pinay1abee-tr7lu Жыл бұрын

    Just fell in love w/ur channel. Very adventurous trips i hope to indulge in someday. Thank you.

  • @sweetydiaz3488
    @sweetydiaz3488 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing journey and exploration keep going Kumander D

  • @mariavictoriasantos1746
    @mariavictoriasantos1746 Жыл бұрын

    wow Anselm great journey i love it😂❤ takecare

  • @agnesfetters
    @agnesfetters Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful lagoon. So blue.

  • @stanleybumanglag3644
    @stanleybumanglag3644 Жыл бұрын

    I am from isabela but never been to this place. Hoping to go next year

  • @marjunmarcelocristobal2678
    @marjunmarcelocristobal2678 Жыл бұрын

    AMAAAZZZZIIIINNG!!

  • @floranteguron3513
    @floranteguron3513 Жыл бұрын

    KD, the vibe of the place is so peaceful, and the locals are friendly. I just love provincial settings where people are respectful and thankful for venturing their town, esp a person like ur'self. I trust they don't see a white guy visiting. Btw the blue lagoon lives up to its name. The water is truly blue. Have a safe flight back to the mainland...

  • @ahentengmanganganta4176
    @ahentengmanganganta4176 Жыл бұрын

    Nice one bai.

  • @MariaShieloNDavid
    @MariaShieloNDavid Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Fr. Sam is truly hospitable and super bait. You're lucky Anselm, he saw you. God bless you Fr.

  • @manwithmountain
    @manwithmountain Жыл бұрын

    that beach looks great!

  • @eraserheads78
    @eraserheads78 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful and historical place. Thanks truly Kumander. Be safe and God bless.

  • @atcroccas
    @atcroccas Жыл бұрын

    traveling the Philippines is easy for foreigners who speaks English because everybody undertand and speak the language..

  • @tinaraphael9783
    @tinaraphael9783 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome Kumander your amazing have a great time.

  • @darlenemyles1155
    @darlenemyles1155 Жыл бұрын

    Such beautiful land!❤

  • @BongiePilapilMacas
    @BongiePilapilMacas Жыл бұрын

    My parents travelled as far Isabela Cagayan because of the Palarong Pambansa days! I only hear of these places from them. Thank you Anselmo❤

  • @rowenap.espedilla1986
    @rowenap.espedilla1986 Жыл бұрын

    Oh, I really wanted to see that place..good for you had been there

  • @MegaVicoy
    @MegaVicoy Жыл бұрын

    very informative

  • @revzaguinaldo8622
    @revzaguinaldo8622 Жыл бұрын

    I'm from San Mariano Isabela next to Palanan but I've never been there yet. Good video, you guys are funny, enjoyable to watch.

  • @jinggeorpames3273
    @jinggeorpames3273 Жыл бұрын

    A very daring adventure KD...keep safe✈✈✈👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @jrvaldehueza2965
    @jrvaldehueza2965 Жыл бұрын

    Thats a very beautiful and peaceful town. Good place to relax and to have a healthy mind

  • @Manila-sb3sn
    @Manila-sb3sn Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful lagoon.thank you k. Daot for showing to people this interesting place .

  • @franciaperfecto7925
    @franciaperfecto7925 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful vlogging very educational indeed you are the epitome of of being anAmbassador of goodwill amongst Filipinos be safe and will pray for your daily journey so proud of our sense of hospitality happy cheers 🌷🌷🌷

  • @mariacristinavinluan495
    @mariacristinavinluan495 Жыл бұрын

    I've been there a decade ago. Few Isabelans dream to see that place because it's really risky and too remote though it's called the hidden paradise. By the way, I was born in Isabela. Nice vlog, I love it.

  • @maribelducayag48
    @maribelducayag48 Жыл бұрын

    Now I had a glimpse of Palanan with your video,hope road will reach that beautiful,historical place

  • @scotbownes5627
    @scotbownes5627 Жыл бұрын

    Thank for showing us/me this amazing place 👍🙂👍

  • @annzacarias8240
    @annzacarias8240 Жыл бұрын

    Nice I’m just smiling until the end and of the Video..

  • @williamwalker3719
    @williamwalker3719 Жыл бұрын

    KD, I’m impressed dude, I thought I was an intense explorer when I was over there in PI, you’re taking it to a whole different level… Kudos! and Regards, From the old, Philippines walker👍

  • @daisydabu7865
    @daisydabu7865 Жыл бұрын

    Salamat KD, those remote areas are really lovely. How I wish, I can see it's natural beauty .✅

  • @elisapagarigan2310
    @elisapagarigan2310 Жыл бұрын

    kudos to you kumander 😍 i like your vlog... take care always on your travels 😍

  • @iheartcrypto5991
    @iheartcrypto5991 Жыл бұрын

    im so happy that this place is still remote. look for a guide and trek to jamolong. and dont foget to feast on cheap rock lobsters while you are there.

  • @AresGodofWar
    @AresGodofWar Жыл бұрын

    When I saw Kyle in the vlog, I thought he's finally going to make it to Palanan. But it looks like Anselm went there by himself.

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