Found Paradise in Islas de Gigantes | BEST VIDEO SO FAR | Philippines | Panay | Carles
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- čas přidán 13. 08. 2018
- Simply: WAUW! Islas de Gigantes is a little paradise! It has some vibes of El Nido and Coron, but it's far less discovered. In this video I'll show you everything :) Featuring a land tour in Gigantes Norte and the island hopping tour in Gigantes Sur.
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-WHAT TO SEE IN ISLAS DE GIGANTES-
We did two tours. The tour over land and the island hopping tour.
► Land tour
We’ve mainly seen two places:
- The old lighthouse
- Bakwitan Cave
Both are places you can hang around for a long time! It made up for a good daytrip. NOTE if you want to get all the way through in Bakwitan Cave (it’s quite big) you need to be prepaired. Good shoes and flashlight. There are some narrow passways. Otherwise just do like me and return halfway to the same entrance you entered!
► Island hopping
We arranged this through our resort. It’s one of the highlights of Islas de Gigantes.
Main attractions are around Gigantes Sur (the southern island)
We saw:
- Little Boracay or Mini Boracay or actually Tinagong Dagat. Fine sand and clear blue water
- Antonia beach (great for lunch and snorkeling)
- Salt water lagoon Tangke (fly the drone if you dare! Or swim in the shallow water)
- Cabugao Gamay Island (take a picture and enjoy the view. The most famous spot of the whole tour)
- Sandbar! Last in our tour, and a good way to end! Make sure you walk a bit over the entire island, it’s nice!
-WHERE TO SLEEP IN ISLAS DE GIGANTES-
Most resorts are in Isla de Gigantes Norte. It’s not the fancy resorts, but basic ones with good facilities. You can get food inside as well. There are more luxury resorts popping up. I am curious what this place will look like in a few years time!
► Rosewood resort:
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-WHERE TO EAT IN ISLAS DE GIGANTES-
We only ate at one place, in our resort. They had amazing scallops and other seafood! Or bbq pork, you name it. Not expensive and very tasty! NOTE that you have to bring your own lunch if you’re going island hopping!
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U deserved millions of subscribers!!!!!! Coz ur not only highlighting the beautiful sceneries but also enjoying with the locals
The first few seconds really captured the essence of the islands.... Definitely one of the best islands of the Philippines.
Gigantes for me is one of my top5 destination in this country. It's beautiful and less touristy
Cool!
unfortunately, when Boracay was closed it got a bit too touristic. Still it was still beautiful.
Damn production quality on your vids are always great but this one is especially LIT! This channel is too underappreciated! More people need to see this. Such stunning production quality. Also, once again, music curation on point as always!
Thanx so much!!! I am a bit ashamed to say but I was really happy with it myself as well :) Well - I put it in the title ;)
I think CZcams is not happy with my uploading schedule which costs me lots of views to be honest. But I always put production value over fast upload.... so yeah. Small but very nice community! I am happy :D
Agree! This is one of the best shots, if not the best, of Isla de Gigantes to date. I want to say hello to you Ma'am Grietje! Hope you're doing fine!, 🙏😊💖
Hi Gretl, Bakwitan came from the Ilonggo word “Bakwit” which is short and Filipinized word of the English word “evacuate.” So Bakwitan means a place where you can take refuge after fleeing from something. Incidentally i was born just across Isla de Gigantes, on the mainland of Panay. I literally see Gigantes every morning from my room while growing up in the Philippines.
This channel deserves a million views!!!
Awesome drone footage and soundtrack. You will have a 100,000 subs in no time
Thanx! Half of them are from Bang also :)
Love the voice over, and production quality of your vids 😍 Binge watching your videos right now 😘
I Love the beauty, the scenery, music and everything.
You’re one lucky lady to have visited paradise many times over. Memories and experiencing different cultures and natural beauty of the islands far more rewarding than worldly possessions. What a lifetime experience. As always stay safe so we can see more island videos.
I love watching you playing with the local kids.
That's my home. Thank u for visiting! ❤
Lovin the music😍😍😍 welcome back!!
Thanx :D
Wow! It took you a while to post this vid but truly worth the wait! Your vlogs are always well presented and very entertaining indeed! I can't wait to see more of your work and I'm looking forward to your Antique vlogs & more of Panay provinces!:- )
Thanx so much :D
Like your old fashioned presentation style... quite refreshing.
Nice vlog. Great place to relax, not crowded at all.
Waaat! Why did I miss your new vids! So glad youre back at it again!
Haha, exactly that! Check out what I wrote under your other comment. You won't if you hit the notification bell - but CZcams is not promoting my channel too much since I don't upload regularly :) I suspect!
Wonderful shot! 😍
Hi beautiful Gretel, this video is beautiful as you.The views are stunning.I wish someday I can also visit this beautiful place.Thanks for sharing this beautiful video and Godbless you always.
Thanx so much for watching again :D
Fantastic as always
Wow amazing place and result in the Philippine thanks to choice my country to tour mam god bless take care I'm waching from Riyadh saudi
My first favorite travel blogger’s new release!
Thanx Uncle :D
12:05 hahaha very cool hidden gem in the Philippines.... indeed! 🤣
As always, very nice vlogs. Cool narrations, great videos and beautiful vlogger!
Amazing. 🤩🤩🤩
So amazing natural beauty of nature. Your shots are fantastic! Thanks for sharing.
Thanx so much Bert! :D
Thanks a lot for this video I will surely visit this place..
Loved it!
Love the camera work. Love the soundtracks. Love you for bringing smiles the locals.
Thanx so much :D
I've been there😍missing this beautiful Island..
A really nice video. We like it and we love the Philippines. 👍🏽 Our Video from "Palawan - Cacnipa Island" is with subtitles. That was beautiful there too.🏝
Best regards
Martin & Nancy
when i was younger, i like having a spontaneous conversation with elderly people especially in the province (city people tends to be grumpier 😊). They have very good sense of humour and great wisdom.
:D I noticed that too in many places :D
So beautiful!
Wonderful vlog about Islas de Gigantes, Iloilo! It made me remember my trip to the islands plus the scallops everywhere meal! You have a very good way of narration and nice voice quality. You can host a travel show of your own!
Very beautiful video! ❤️😍
Those kids are adorable.
So much fun here 😀
Gigantes is pronounced HEE-GAN-TES. Spanish pronunciation, dear. Your beautiful video is matched by your beautiful English that sounded like dripping honey. You obviously learned your English not from peasants nor from the streets of the U.S. of A. And you have a knack of showing the island's nook and cranny in a most sublime and beautiful manner. Lady, thank you so much. Your work short as it is showed so much respect for the environment and a genuine appreciation of our country's natural beauty. Otra vez, muy muchas gracias. Visitanos en la ciudad de iloilo de este enero siguiente y vamos a celebrar la fiesta de Dinagyang. Vamos a celebrar la cultura de los ilonggos. Dios te bendigo.
Gretl vlog is so relaxing. The music, the view and the voice :) Enjoy the paradise :)
Thanx so much Kurt! :D
AMAZING video and AMAZING place! proud to be Ilonggo!
welcome back maam
Agreed this is one of your best edits
Thanx :D
Awesome! Salamat
ohh welcome back!
:D
your vids are some of the best. you are like an unofficial ambasadress of the PHilippines
I'm repeating myself I know but your interaction with children during your travels is always delightful. 😀👍
Thanx Tosh :)
wow!! never been to that place...
Oh wow! The quality of this video is Lit. Can’t wait your next adventure
Thanx! Just learned what lit is ;) whahahaha
Travel Gretl hahaha now you know. Keep up a good work.
Amazing content!
Soon ill be there... nice vlog and nice video editing maam gretl.. much appreciated!!
Thanx so much!
Wow.so beautiful place.
:D
I trully enjoy your videos,.
Nice drone shots...💓💓💓
Also from Bang :D
Your videos is always beautiful just like you.I love the music in most of ur videos too beautiful Gretel but my top most favorite among the videos you've made is your batanes travel video plus the music you add on it makes me so very satisfied and wanting more of it Gretel.Thanks for ur talent and Im one of ur avid follower and admirer forever.Sending you love from the philippines💝💝💝
Reign Heart thanx so much! Yeah the Batanes is quite popular I feel 😊😊 and love that one myself too! Had an amazing time there - very special place 😃😃
Great video 👍😉
Just subscribed! I'm starting to 💚 this! 👍👍
Cool! Thanx Carla :D
Your vlog is totally awesome 👍👍
I love it one of the best place on earth, I'm blessed to have visited the place, part of Eden
😃🤤
I miss my hometown...
Im going home soon...
Ohhh my 😍😍😍😍😍
Great storytelling.
Thank you for showing the beauty of Gigantes Island...Im from Iloilo...btw your voice, video quality and everything you presented was nice..gudluck for you nxt video..new sub here..
Thanx so much :D Welcome! You're just in at the right time since some of new Philippines episodes are coming right up :D
Great content. Want to visit the island too. 😊
nice. the drone shot was really beautiful and catchy. @7:52 very beautiful view. approved scene!
Thanx so much! Drone shots are from me and Bang also :)
Ive been following your vlogs especially in the philippines and they are exceptional..more power
Cool :D Nice to hear you hang around! :D See you next vid then :)
Hola chika que tal? still remember your dutch song.and certainly nice to see you back in Las islas de Filipinas, mi favorito pais. Gracias halande mojer y adios.
:D
I love how you run your vids!!
Thanx!
thank u for this
hi you are such a wonderful vlogger,well defined,well articulated,well explained and i just love to listen tha way you talj to your subscriber,you are so brave and full of stamina,mire, more, more pls.
Thanx so much :D
Gosh I miss #iloilo and food specialy 👍👊🏻 kisses 😘 from #kuwait
Love from Amsterdam!!! 😘
Cool vlog😎
Thanx!
Beautiful islands, i guess you really love the philippines
😬😬😬😬
Amazing drone shots....
:D Thanx to Bang also! @bangsbucketlist
Travel Gretl your batanes trip still my favorite.....
I see in your face that you enjoy much of it....i'm happy for you
:)
You finally did it. I''ll gonna assume that you indeed enjoy your travel and see the beauty of those hidden gem of island in the central Philippines. There's still a lot to sneak in and enjoy nearby on those places you have travelled lately but I know your time is just limited. you've never been to lakawon sandbar,seko island, mannequin island just adjacent to marasison island...and a lot more island to travel in the nearby northern Iloilo and roxas capiz & antique. glad you have come to love to keep on coming back in the Philippines.Cheers!
Hope G. Gregorio1 year ago
Hi.. you've got a nice videos of my country philippines. Thanks for sharing your travel experience for us. It refreshes us watching it while we are out of the country. Hoping that next time you travel back to philippines, you can visit these places: Isla de higantes, Mararison Island & Onuk Island. I highly recommend those 3 destinations. cheersss! ^_^
Travel Gretl1 year ago
+Hope G. Gregorio Thanx!! love suggestions like this 😊😊 will definitely keep it in mind 😀
Yes very true!!! Thanx for the suggestion :D It was definitely one of the highlights of the trip. Such an amazing place. There is too much to see :) Onuk I haven't seen, so guess should see that one too!
Hi, i like ur choice of music. Enjoy .... ingat✌
:D
nice video mate
as usual great video, need to check the place out ... what is the name of the song in the beginning? Soundhound didn't recognise it. thanks
It's from artlist.io.. I'd have to look it up!
love the music so 30"s
Thanx! Sander (my bf) suggested I went back to my old style of more akoestic music again, which I did and I am very happy with the result. And happy with people giving compliments over the music :D
Agree! Like Coron! 😉
I've been here last December 9,2017
With my high school classmates
Truly amazing
Cool :D
Amazing video, bakwitan cave meaning evacuation cave..10:12
Best days in Iloilo! 😁 I'm suddenly craving for scallops now
Hahaha, me too!
Estancia is my hometown i've heard of Gigantes before but i've never been there even if its near in our place that time its not yet well known even to local tourists.
😍😍😍
Amazing videos about the Philippines! You made me change my mind about our itinerary 10 times already :) How long have you spent in the Philippines? What do you recommend for a 25 day trip?
Don't get fomo 😊😊 you'll miss a lot but see a lot too! And it's all beautiful! It depends on what you look for?
Wow first time i was looking to that islands it was Finn Snow vlog long time ago . Your islands tour are more interesting, very informatives and so nice views. 👍
Congratulation. It was right now on August or July ?. Ask about cause rainy Season and Typhoons .
🐸🗼🇫🇷;
February :) It's old material. I saw his vid pass by as well! In 2017 if I remember correctly? Thanx for the compliment :)
wow
nice
nice place😨
Yes!
Hey guys,watch greti's vblog,And see how she done it perfectly.Sure you will love her too,kabayan..
Nice job ladies finding off the beaten path getaway. LOL! I see (12:00) you like to share your food. I wished you covered the underwater part ... diving.
Thanx! I am not great with under water shots though I feel... but more people recall that :) I should do mos def!
You should most definitely. You've been to places that are sun-drenched white beaches topside its almost a teaser to what equally the marine environment is like -- over the top. ;-)
What drone were you using? ☺
The little Boracay. White sand beaches like Boracay.
:)
The beauty of your video so overwhelmed me that when I posted my first comment I forgot to ask you: were you with Hansel?
Fun to see you running with kids😅
Some researchers claimed that Garden of Eden is in the Philippines. Some saying it is Panay Island or in Sulu or Samar
Hi
Can i ask you if you took a guide? Did you planned your stay before, or did you just go and look wehere to stay and wehere you go?
I mostly book accomodation online and get a guide on the spot 😊
hey ms. Travel girl, I suggest that if you come back to the Philippines, try to get in touch with some of the great travel vloggers who are already staying in the Philippines and collaboate with them. because you are a very good vlogger. you desrve to be discovered by more followers.
Thanx so much! I am very happy already with all who watch and enjoy and leave sweet comments 😊 but collabs would be great fun 😃
Where is this location so a nice sea
Those background music are doing the job
Thanx Ryan-from-Guimaras :D
@@TravelGretl 😂 lol
You should come next time during the manggahan festival
:D Would love too!
still love your voice 😍
Haha, thanx :D