Surviving Philippines MOST EXTREME Mountains! Rocky Rice Terraces (Tacadang, Benguet)

SURVIVING PHILIPPINES MOST EXTREME MOUNTAINS IS NOT EASY.
But these amazing humans have managed it.
Atop the rocky mounds of Tacadang, part of Kibungan in Benguet, in a landscape that reminds me of Machu Picchu, are rice terraces built over 100 years ago.
The road getting here is new and rough (but better than trekking a steep uphill for 6 hours!) and the view phenomenal.
Visiting the rice terraces, I was amazed by the hard work that goes into repairing them, the hospitable culture, and the final steep climb to a burial cave...
What an adventure this was.
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  • @m3cs4
    @m3cs42 ай бұрын

    My dad grew up there in Kibungan and I heard him before talking about Tacadang and never thought it was really a majestic place. I lived here in the US for over two decades and wanting to visit there when I get back because I’ve Never visited my dad’s birthplace. Thank you for sharing this awesome travel videos.

  • @KumanderDaot

    @KumanderDaot

    2 ай бұрын

    Truly majestic!

  • @maeshandicrafts7543

    @maeshandicrafts7543

    2 ай бұрын

    Sumaa ka madam sir ta engka iliwen nan ili tako ya toton od mo

  • @lionelbermor6043
    @lionelbermor60432 ай бұрын

    Salamat ti kaadam nga mang ie share ti pintas ti Probinsya ti Benguet. ,sapay kuma ta makaited met kenka ti ragsak ken salun-at ,talna ti puso ken panunot..,take care always and 'GOD bless..😃

  • @kahawaiihele
    @kahawaiihele2 ай бұрын

    You have come a long way in your KZread adventure. I have complimented you before, but your video's are like mini documentaries. I am so tired of the travel vlogger video's of the PI. It is really great seeing your off-the-beaten-path video's. Much more interesting, with a production that is more organic and appealing than a History, Discovery, or Nat Geo show. No BS, great job!

  • @mariscambel8591
    @mariscambel85912 ай бұрын

    A good life perspective from the local guy fixing the rice field..happiness depends on you, "if you make your life happy then you will be happy"

  • @J4TravelAdventures
    @J4TravelAdventures2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the shout out brother, ridesafe always. 🤜🤛

  • @KumanderDaot

    @KumanderDaot

    2 ай бұрын

    Love your adventures brother, ride safe!

  • @agnescurrie697

    @agnescurrie697

    2 ай бұрын

    J4 in the house😂😂😂😂 😆

  • @teresitacampagna4960
    @teresitacampagna49602 ай бұрын

    You never fail to amaze us with your superb documentary/video. Once again your aerial shots are outstanding. The mountains are breathtaking and majestic. I have to watch your vlog several times to appreciate the views. Thanks for showing the world the beauty of the Philippines and allowing us to appreciate our fellow Filipinos in Benguet who strive to preserve the culture and centuries old tradition of building and farming on terraces. This is one of your best vlog. More power to you. We appreciate and support you.

  • @KnH07
    @KnH072 ай бұрын

    The beginning of the Cordillera Hymn says: Caddled by majestic mountains, Blest with nature's flowing fountains Blowing flow’rs and verdant hills Is a region of murm’ring rills. Cordillera, region of wonder hail.

  • @royallado78
    @royallado782 ай бұрын

    Majestic... Plus great musical scoring... Its a National Geographic and adventure movie

  • @antoniodelpilar5930
    @antoniodelpilar59302 ай бұрын

    I'm very proud of having an igorot wife. Very beautiful and hard working woman she's from mankayan and I'm from leyte. Through marriage i am igorot now. And proud to be one.

  • @maeshandicrafts7543

    @maeshandicrafts7543

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you sir,,,welcome to igorot trbes

  • @iamkathaleya6040
    @iamkathaleya60402 ай бұрын

    nothing beats brewed coffee 😁ayeeeee makapaawis 🤩Thank you for showing us these aerial views.... amazing amazing footage.... 😍

  • @estheranapen1595
    @estheranapen15952 ай бұрын

    lucky for you kumander daot you visited tacadang I am from Kibungan but Afraid to go in that place because according to my classmates you must hike 8mountains before reaching the place but when I saw yor adventures in that place its like I also went there thanks a lot kumander I appreciate your adventure in tacadang

  • @alpena9094
    @alpena90942 ай бұрын

    Kumander Daot, you are a very good story teller. You describe your travels like as if I’m there too. You inspire me to go to the places you visited and experience the beauty of the place. I hope the tourism office will continue to hire you to show their community to the whole world. Padayon KD!!!

  • @mtnluvr
    @mtnluvr2 ай бұрын

    Filipinos are hardworking, hospitable, happy people and speak English fluently. The mountains are breathtaking. Thanks KD.

  • @valf.4589
    @valf.45892 ай бұрын

    I just love the beauty of the Philippines, my country of birth. The people and culture are one of the best in the world.

  • @edgarsantos2217
    @edgarsantos22172 ай бұрын

    So beautiful... Heaven like Inviting to visit more the outskirts of the country Inspiring work of hands And they are very articulate ❤❤❤

  • @ReyvenBergado-tf2sc
    @ReyvenBergado-tf2sc2 ай бұрын

    You went to Crying Mountain high but it's El Nino so the mountain is not crying. I'm impressed that you're energy drink in hiking is a Kwatro Kantos.

  • @gertiemaebourjess167
    @gertiemaebourjess1672 ай бұрын

    Watching this video gave me goobumps. I imagined the Cordillerans making these trraces in order to plant food for their survival. Gallons of blood , sweat and tears. More so when you mentioned macchu picchu. The builders were excellent engineers & architects .

  • @mannygreywolfsdb9936
    @mannygreywolfsdb99362 ай бұрын

    Wow, these highland farmers are hard workers - I think all farmers are - and they speak English. My students in the lowlands can't even complete one English sentence.

  • @carolinekepes7953
    @carolinekepes79532 ай бұрын

    Wowww!!Just woww! Salamat Kumander Daot for showing us the beauty of Tacadang. Honestly, even if Im from Kapangan,I have no idea how Tacadang looks like. All we know is that it's very far and the road is very difficult. It's indeed the Machu Picchu of Benguet. So grateful and much respect for you KD. Ingat as always👍😊 Matagutago ka!!

  • @KumanderDaot

    @KumanderDaot

    2 ай бұрын

    Truly one of the most amazing places I've ever been!

  • @inyangkilongan1152
    @inyangkilongan11522 ай бұрын

    Tough life but we are still happy enjoy life to the fullest God bless us all.

  • @ericnyberg1074
    @ericnyberg10742 ай бұрын

    Thank you Crazy for taking us to a place where millions dream of going but only few actually do.

  • @LeahandBlair
    @LeahandBlair2 ай бұрын

    Kummander delivers every time!

  • @offthecuffadventureswithjamie
    @offthecuffadventureswithjamie2 ай бұрын

    You deserve it! 💪🏻

  • @KumanderDaot

    @KumanderDaot

    2 ай бұрын

    Oh man, thank you so much!

  • @mmjablar
    @mmjablar2 ай бұрын

    KD, you’ve brought us to a part of our great country that we have never been and know existed. Breath taking and enough to make you proud of being a Filipino. God bless you more as you bring us more information about our roots and culture as a nation. Safe travels to you

  • @WillardAdag
    @WillardAdag2 ай бұрын

    Very nice. I don’t see the old guys from the provincial tourism ( Brian and Felix). This is very powerful and very moving.

  • @KumanderDaot

    @KumanderDaot

    2 ай бұрын

    I saw Brian and Felix at the office! They're doing great too!

  • @Idahovandal4ever
    @Idahovandal4ever2 ай бұрын

    Kumander Daot raises the bar once again. Incredible! Incredible! Thank you.

  • @mabeldipollo9251
    @mabeldipollo92512 ай бұрын

    Thank you for going back to our igorot country.... Its as do you brought us to home... Take care always .. God bless..

  • @roads_up9368
    @roads_up93682 ай бұрын

    "when you wake up, you're at peace" You had me there. Thats definitely what we want. 👉🏾No one really does it like you do KD. It's like the whole KD community is with you on each travel. the storytelling is just superb and IT'S REAL.

  • @KalanardTV
    @KalanardTV2 ай бұрын

    I have been there in Tacadang after a few days of hiking, aside from Banaue and Batad rice terraces, Tacadang has the most beautiful rice terraces. it's not easy to go there. good that they are making roads up there.

  • @KumanderDaot

    @KumanderDaot

    2 ай бұрын

    They have their own unique beauty, that's for sure 😁

  • @mariarosarioespiritu2008
    @mariarosarioespiritu20082 ай бұрын

    You're above the clouds 😊❤️

  • @KumanderDaot

    @KumanderDaot

    2 ай бұрын

    An amazing feeling!

  • @Chris-kn6sd
    @Chris-kn6sd2 ай бұрын

    Salute to you. Kumander you did an Amazing job for me. We Filipino are so happy that you did this for us to show how beautiful Philippines is. Thankyou for your efforts and waiting that our government in the Philippines recognize your work. ❤❤❤

  • @renpinero3171
    @renpinero31712 ай бұрын

    Kumander you are truly an explorer! Thats a scary place to go and its breathtaking!

  • @KalanardTV
    @KalanardTV2 ай бұрын

    Only a few people have seen the CRYING MOUNTAINS OF TACADANG. We camp overnight on those school grounds. great memories

  • @KumanderDaot

    @KumanderDaot

    2 ай бұрын

    I have to come back during rainy season for that!

  • @proudtinguianbb1290
    @proudtinguianbb12902 ай бұрын

    It’s beautiful and magical place the people there are so hardworking and very hospitable that how we cordilleran’s is! Thank you comander daot for your appreciation

  • @vanessamann4258
    @vanessamann42582 ай бұрын

    Breath taking scenery plus powerful telling stories about the community, it gives me goosebumps! I used to live in Kapangan when I was a kid but I’ve never known such amazing place. Thanks to your very informative vlogs KD!🤝🤝👏🏻👏🏻

  • @wilinordumo7745
    @wilinordumo77452 ай бұрын

    Wow beautiful Benguet. Thank you Kumander

  • @freddiemariano7220
    @freddiemariano72202 ай бұрын

    Not just a regular travel vlog but a really excellent documentary. Spectacular drone shots with entertaining and informative narration.

  • @AmbitsCommunity
    @AmbitsCommunity2 ай бұрын

    Beautiful place. My neighbor province. Proud igorot here!!!

  • @maeshandicrafts7543

    @maeshandicrafts7543

    2 ай бұрын

    Salamat madam,,,uray kananda waday ipos tako,,,hahahaha

  • @therainbow488
    @therainbow4882 ай бұрын

    This vlog is epic KD.

  • @lugo3797
    @lugo37972 ай бұрын

    Kumander Daot, I have been enjoying your adventures here in Florida. I appreciate your sharing magnificent beauty of Philippines, quite amazing views of rice terraces and how risky to get to your destination with the terrain. Thank you for tourism crew who helped, too. Kudos to great hospitality of people and sharing their livelihood. Be careful as always and stay safe! Thank you for your great work! 👍👍🇵🇭👍🇵🇭

  • @yamacal1589
    @yamacal15892 ай бұрын

    Ang ganda ang ganda ganda ! You did justice to the place !

  • @Rengiililuches
    @Rengiililuches2 ай бұрын

    So beautiful and the sceneries are amazing. Love the Philippines

  • @offthecuffadventureswithjamie
    @offthecuffadventureswithjamie2 ай бұрын

    You rock! You’re the chillest of the chill! I hope one day I run into to you! 😊 Still watching. Very chill vibes.

  • @chillryd
    @chillryd2 ай бұрын

    kumander daot , i think you should buy a land in that region. you seem to love mountains

  • @markanthonylumbres8385
    @markanthonylumbres83852 ай бұрын

    my beautiful country Philippines .... thank's Mr. KD for sharing this nice mini documentary of your's about our country... Cheer's

  • @ryanfelicianoriireyes9933
    @ryanfelicianoriireyes99332 ай бұрын

    I always believe that difficult roads lead to beautiful and awesome destinations. Thank you, KD and amping pirmi. May God bless you more, brother.🙏

  • @johnwilsonlee1086
    @johnwilsonlee10862 ай бұрын

    damn, that place looks old, ancient even. hopefully more recognition will come so more support will pour in on protecting the area. it's gorgeous. also surprisingly the older pips can converse in English well enough na very remote na nila. amazing

  • @b-lopez394
    @b-lopez3942 ай бұрын

    Thanks KD for taking us to a remote and amazing place of my birth country that I never going to see it personally because of age (71) and residence distance. I was born in the Ilocos South China sea coastal area now resides in the US.

  • @b-lopez394

    @b-lopez394

    2 ай бұрын

    @LeslieAmdono Please try to learn your geography before you make a comment. Google map named the body of water west of Luzon, SOUTH CHINA SEA. PHILIPPINE SEA is the body of water east of Luzon. You can verify it yourself. Open your Google Map. Thank you.🤣🤣🤣

  • @cherrygrace9910
    @cherrygrace99102 ай бұрын

    Great thanks for showcasing our beautiful Benguet. You really did a great job up there.

  • @will_274
    @will_2742 ай бұрын

    Your videos are wonderful. They have a professional documentary style about them. It feels genuine and sincere. Very educational cheers.

  • @I_Santos_
    @I_Santos_2 ай бұрын

    One of your absolute best yet, Anselm. Mind-numbing beauty up there. This road trip is the stuff dreams are made of. Thank you so much for sharing with us so we who are stuck in the rat race can escape, albeit briefly. Take care, bro 🤙

  • @melaimoncatar
    @melaimoncatar2 ай бұрын

    Awesome video as always!

  • @Lorna393
    @Lorna393Ай бұрын

    My goodness my country should reward you! You can be the Sir David Attenborough of the Philippines! Thank you for showcasing the Philippines! God bless you and family!

  • @donsilvino5269
    @donsilvino52692 ай бұрын

    You've many amazing scenes in this video Kumander! Thanks for sharing!

  • @NeoKrypton21
    @NeoKrypton212 ай бұрын

    Wow! Another gemstone documentary video vlog here Mr. National Geographics Daot. Thank you for making this and sharing this to our view. You did the hard work and effort for us. Thank you, Kumander! I have nothing but all salutes and respects to our kababayans living in the mountains of Benguet. You have a tough and yet simple life there that give me tears of joy and pain at the same time. All love for Benguet and the mountain provinces in the Philippines!!! ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏💐💐💐

  • @lifeafterworkingabroad
    @lifeafterworkingabroad2 ай бұрын

    Great drone shots and epic story teller. Well done kumander D

  • @porksandbean
    @porksandbean2 ай бұрын

    this the best series so far!

  • @akoustician
    @akoustician2 ай бұрын

    Always respect to those people living in the tougher conditions. Like you, I get nothing but energy when I hear them talk positivity! And nothing but respect for Kumander Daot for sharing this amazing story man. Keep em comin! Yourself is a tough mfer man.

  • @chadbacusmo1337
    @chadbacusmo13372 ай бұрын

    Wow! This is quite an adventure! Keep going. 🤙

  • @osiarap
    @osiarap2 ай бұрын

    Great episode, thank you.

  • @junbautista942
    @junbautista9422 ай бұрын

    Amazing video!!!! I love it

  • @bemcorrales5358
    @bemcorrales53582 ай бұрын

    That girl in a remote Benguet village speaks fluent English 👍 👌 . Salamat kaayo KD for always featuring the ROAD LESS TRAVELLED 😮❤ always awesome 👌 👏 🇵🇭 ❤

  • @che_libra_girl
    @che_libra_girl2 ай бұрын

    Spread more excellent vibes KD,how fantastic smile😊..Welcome to our province and feel how we love and support you ❤

  • @rosebrown2267
    @rosebrown22672 ай бұрын

    So beautiful. The terraces is majestic

  • @mylesdonio
    @mylesdonio2 ай бұрын

    Wow those scenery..so majestic

  • @hambone5547
    @hambone55472 күн бұрын

    My two favorite Kumanders. Kumander Daot and Kumander Liwayway.

  • @audysumido
    @audysumido2 ай бұрын

    Another epic trek added unto your list. Awesome.

  • @hodophileDavao27
    @hodophileDavao272 ай бұрын

    Ur right Ansel this place we can compare very similar to machu picchu the clouds covered the mountains and the mountain burial is literally majestic I'm a filipino but this scene I've only able to see in our school books. Thank you for sharing our cultural heritage Ansel and if am not mistaken the avenger Infinity war was shot here. Philippines is reach of culture and heritage than you so much Ansel for sharing this amazing trip with you thank you for sharing through your blog how majestic banaue is. Safe travels and stay safe guys.

  • @travelwithroland2
    @travelwithroland22 ай бұрын

    I am enjoying this footage… you have a great eye for what works well!!

  • @doodskie999
    @doodskie9992 ай бұрын

    Another epic video from KD! Wish I can visit that place soon

  • @rossbeezee
    @rossbeezee2 ай бұрын

    Good job, Kumander. Awesome landcape videos, and keep safe all the time.

  • @nestoramable1753
    @nestoramable17532 ай бұрын

    I have been following your Vlogs for quite sometime now. This one is your crowning glory for Luzon Island... Hoping and praying you'll have in Mindanao and Visayas too..MABUHAY KA ANSELM-KUMANDER DAOT❣️

  • @Agayins
    @Agayins2 ай бұрын

    Nice content komander daot...hope more videos like this..

  • @jackastor8357
    @jackastor83572 ай бұрын

    That's really an extreme adventure Kumander D, stay safe. ,

  • @offthecuffadventureswithjamie
    @offthecuffadventureswithjamie2 ай бұрын

    Yes you’re right. You got be tough to live there if you like mountains. Haha I’m flying in 10 days. 🥰🤭😊

  • @jessdueat3400
    @jessdueat34002 ай бұрын

    This is extreme vlog of kumander daot...never been done B4... awesome kumander.

  • @mylahbarreto5265
    @mylahbarreto52652 ай бұрын

    Loving this road trip! Landscape and scenery changes as quickly as the climate!

  • @JJGAMBIT316
    @JJGAMBIT3162 ай бұрын

    Ayos yan idol Kumabder Daot mountain hiking para maging macho ka ulit ehehehe. By the way i'm from Benguet and Mountain Province and your subscriber since you create your own YT channel. Because i'm Kulas subscriber too that's how I first know you brother. ❤

  • @marquijada298
    @marquijada298Ай бұрын

    What an awesome video I got to see rice terraces up close. Great job Kumander....

  • @josephdokinescovers
    @josephdokinescovers2 ай бұрын

    wow,your presentation is unique which I like.Talking to the locals is a great part also.

  • @jovitagibson5567
    @jovitagibson55672 ай бұрын

    Kumander D., the simplicity of the place, is where the beauty is hidden & lies! Thanks for sharing us this most hidden civilization! Be careful & take care ! 🙏❤😮

  • @maxeldutz2433
    @maxeldutz24332 ай бұрын

    One of the coldest climate in the Philippines rocky road and foggy road amazing

  • @kainaatjessicashazadi
    @kainaatjessicashazadi2 ай бұрын

    Much appreciation kumander daot for show casing again our humble KIBUNGAN to the world

  • @r.r.y7026
    @r.r.y70262 ай бұрын

    wow Daot reached benguet great enjoy and be safe Godbless !

  • @lornaramirez6567
    @lornaramirez65672 ай бұрын

    Crazy terrain but majestic beauty Amping Kumander D

  • @jaywei7546
    @jaywei75462 ай бұрын

    Stunning location! Thanks for sharing

  • @dorisdalanon6663
    @dorisdalanon666324 күн бұрын

    Awesome Kumander Daot...God bless you as you share to us your travels...Take care!!!

  • @Hans-c2o
    @Hans-c2o2 ай бұрын

    You got the best vlog KD. The Philippines is proud of you

  • @tjg4579
    @tjg45792 ай бұрын

    another quality content

  • @florencemislang5277
    @florencemislang52772 ай бұрын

    Just awesome! Thank you for showing us that beautiful part of our country. You are all amazing!

  • @jeffetctv
    @jeffetctv2 ай бұрын

    What a beautiful view, Kumander Daot! However, admiring these terraces reminds me of the hard work that went into building them. God bless you on your trip. Amping Kanonay, best regards jeffrideph

  • @gradeheads8966
    @gradeheads89662 ай бұрын

    My new fave video. Officially my new fave phil vlogger. Saludo Kumander!

  • @mylahbarreto5265
    @mylahbarreto52652 ай бұрын

    Absolutely! Life is what you make of it :)

  • @jdive12
    @jdive122 ай бұрын

    Awesome and inspiring!

  • @timj1470
    @timj14702 ай бұрын

    Thank you KD for bringing us into less vicited place in the country but such a beautiful and amazing part of Benguet. It's awsome how the villagers able to cultivate that high and rocky terrain and survive. It's really inspiring.

  • @louiswynntorres
    @louiswynntorres2 ай бұрын

    😮awesome,majestic heavenly, etc. well done Kd the great

  • @juanitocacao8837
    @juanitocacao88372 ай бұрын

    Wow Mate... love it...

  • @RedAbalde
    @RedAbaldeАй бұрын

    Again, another place I didn't know existed. Amazing Kumander, thank you.

  • @toshikomidorirussianblue
    @toshikomidorirussianblue2 ай бұрын

    OMG 😻, you're officially Kumander DD (hinDi na daot - sa totoo lang) conquering our mountains in Benguet like that! Awesome content and oh, you seem to be more inspired adding music differently if you're going up to the Cordilleras, which is top tier. Blessings to your family always! Btw, we saw you first with FDGStages before you upload this, that's awesome.

  • @jim_gama
    @jim_gama2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for these challenging videos Kumander, showing us places we may never reach in our lifetime. keep going..!