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

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  • čas přidán 12. 05. 2024
  • 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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Komentáře • 257

  • @m3cs4
    @m3cs4 Před 21 dnem +49

    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.

  • @kahawaiihele
    @kahawaiihele Před 21 dnem +25

    You have come a long way in your CZcams 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!

  • @lionelbermor6043
    @lionelbermor6043 Před 21 dnem +28

    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..😃

  • @teresitacampagna4960
    @teresitacampagna4960 Před 21 dnem +15

    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.

  • @mariscambel8591
    @mariscambel8591 Před 18 dny +4

    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
    @J4TravelAdventures Před 20 dny +9

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

  • @ericnyberg1074
    @ericnyberg1074 Před 21 dnem +13

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

  • @bemcorrales5358
    @bemcorrales5358 Před 13 dny +1

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

  • @mannygreywolfsdb9936
    @mannygreywolfsdb9936 Před 20 dny +3

    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.

  • @royallado78
    @royallado78 Před 21 dnem +14

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

  • @iamkathaleya6040
    @iamkathaleya6040 Před 20 dny +3

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

  • @mmjablar
    @mmjablar Před 21 dnem +16

    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

  • @edgarsantos2217
    @edgarsantos2217 Před 21 dnem +12

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

  • @mtnluvr
    @mtnluvr Před 21 dnem +17

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

  • @Idahovandal4ever
    @Idahovandal4ever Před 21 dnem +9

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

  • @roads_up9368
    @roads_up9368 Před 18 dny +2

    "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.

  • @ReyvenBergado-tf2sc
    @ReyvenBergado-tf2sc Před 21 dnem +3

    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.

  • @alpena9094
    @alpena9094 Před 19 dny +2

    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!!!

  • @gertiemaebourjess167
    @gertiemaebourjess167 Před 19 dny +2

    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 .

  • @Chris-kn6sd
    @Chris-kn6sd Před 19 dny +2

    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. ❤❤❤

  • @estheranapen1595
    @estheranapen1595 Před 16 dny +2

    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

  • @carolinekepes7953
    @carolinekepes7953 Před 21 dnem +7

    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  Před 21 dnem +3

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

  • @valf.4589
    @valf.4589 Před 21 dnem +7

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

  • @vanessamann4258
    @vanessamann4258 Před 14 dny +2

    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!🤝🤝👏🏻👏🏻

  • @antoniodelpilar5930
    @antoniodelpilar5930 Před 21 dnem +4

    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.

  • @KalanardTV
    @KalanardTV Před 21 dnem +5

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

    • @KumanderDaot
      @KumanderDaot  Před 21 dnem +4

      I have to come back during rainy season for that!

  • @lugo3797
    @lugo3797 Před 17 dny +2

    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! 👍👍🇵🇭👍🇵🇭

  • @inyangkilongan1152
    @inyangkilongan1152 Před 21 dnem +6

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

  • @proudtinguianbb1290
    @proudtinguianbb1290 Před 20 dny +2

    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

  • @renpinero3171
    @renpinero3171 Před 21 dnem +4

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

  • @freddiemariano7220
    @freddiemariano7220 Před 21 dnem +3

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

  • @KalanardTV
    @KalanardTV Před 21 dnem +4

    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  Před 21 dnem +2

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

  • @mariarosarioespiritu2008
    @mariarosarioespiritu2008 Před 21 dnem +5

    You're above the clouds 😊❤️

  • @wilinordumo7745
    @wilinordumo7745 Před 21 dnem +5

    Wow beautiful Benguet. Thank you Kumander

  • @WillardAdag
    @WillardAdag Před 21 dnem +4

    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  Před 21 dnem +1

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

  • @KnH07
    @KnH07 Před 20 dny +1

    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.

  • @I_Santos_
    @I_Santos_ Před 21 dnem +5

    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 🤙

  • @johnwilsonlee1086
    @johnwilsonlee1086 Před 21 dnem +3

    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

  • @offthecuffadventureswithjamie

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

  • @ryanfelicianoriireyes9933
    @ryanfelicianoriireyes9933 Před 21 dnem +4

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

  • @will_274
    @will_274 Před 21 dnem +5

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

  • @offthecuffadventureswithjamie

    You deserve it! 💪🏻

  • @NeoKrypton21
    @NeoKrypton21 Před 21 dnem +2

    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!!! ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏💐💐💐

  • @therainbow488
    @therainbow488 Před 21 dnem +5

    This vlog is epic KD.

  • @Rengiililuches
    @Rengiililuches Před 21 dnem +3

    So beautiful and the sceneries are amazing. Love the Philippines

  • @offthecuffadventureswithjamie

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

  • @yamacal1589
    @yamacal1589 Před 21 dnem +3

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

  • @markanthonylumbres8385
    @markanthonylumbres8385 Před 21 dnem +1

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

  • @mabeldipollo9251
    @mabeldipollo9251 Před 15 dny

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

  • @nestoramable1753
    @nestoramable1753 Před 20 dny +1

    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❣️

  • @dleon0902
    @dleon0902 Před 5 dny

    I am from Manila, Philippines and have not been to any of these places you are visiting. I envy you. I will be going home next month but headed to Davao. A place I look forward to experience.

  • @b-lopez394
    @b-lopez394 Před 21 dnem +3

    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 Před 20 dny

      @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.🤣🤣🤣

  • @timj1470
    @timj1470 Před 21 dnem +1

    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.

  • @AmbitsCommunity
    @AmbitsCommunity Před 20 dny +1

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

  • @che_libra_girl
    @che_libra_girl Před 21 dnem +2

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

  • @cherrygrace9910
    @cherrygrace9910 Před 17 dny +1

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

  • @toshikomidorirussianblue

    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.

  • @maxeldutz2433
    @maxeldutz2433 Před 21 dnem +2

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

  • @rossbeezee
    @rossbeezee Před 21 dnem +3

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

  • @hodophileDavao27
    @hodophileDavao27 Před 21 dnem +2

    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.

  • @tinaraphael9783
    @tinaraphael9783 Před 21 dnem +3

    Do you see the Solar up on the Mountain Kumander. You are amazing KD stay safe.

  • @rosalynepallay5906
    @rosalynepallay5906 Před 21 dnem +3

    Those guys with you are used to that kind of terrain, Im surprised you keep up with them.

  • @jovitagibson5567
    @jovitagibson5567 Před 21 dnem +3

    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 ! 🙏❤😮

  • @akoustician
    @akoustician Před 19 dny +1

    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.

  • @user-jj2qj5ie5z
    @user-jj2qj5ie5z Před 21 dnem +3

    TskTsk so sorry to hear that...Amping jud. Health is wealth! Grabe kanindot sa view sa rice terraces kay.

  • @chillryd
    @chillryd Před 21 dnem +3

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

  • @mackydiggymardutz2677
    @mackydiggymardutz2677 Před 21 dnem +3

    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. ❤

  • @jessdueat3400
    @jessdueat3400 Před 21 dnem +2

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

  • @lancegomez384
    @lancegomez384 Před 19 dny +1

    Hi Kumander, thanks for another one of your fantastic vlogs, this one off course is one off the best , such spectacular terrains the rice fields in the most incredible terrains, sometimes looking from the outside , i find it almost impossible how people survive in these inviroment and conditions, you are such a brave guy to venture in these places, so i wish you all the best
    and safe journey,
    GOD BLESS AND REGARDS TO ALL......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>...

  • @jeffrideph
    @jeffrideph Před 21 dnem +4

    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

  • @mylahbarreto5265
    @mylahbarreto5265 Před 21 dnem +2

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

  • @josephdokinescovers
    @josephdokinescovers Před 20 dny +1

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

  • @mariamemilio7951
    @mariamemilio7951 Před 19 dny +1

    It is really majestic , been there way back 2008 for sure lost a lot of weight kd love and really appreciate not a joke your five hrs walk to reach there is 6hrs to me😊, next time you go there in takadang you pass via La union and direct on top way out to ilocos sur by trecking not sure how many hrs via La union -takadang-ilocos sur

  • @artpascual6345
    @artpascual6345 Před 17 dny +1

    this is so nice to watch and educational too. the breathtaking rice terraces as we actually see how they are made or built. tnx KD for sharing this. God bless.

  • @jackastor8357
    @jackastor8357 Před 21 dnem +2

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

  • @henryjohnnajarila
    @henryjohnnajarila Před 19 dny

    Thank you for appreciating the Cordilleras, Kumander!

  • @r.r.y7026
    @r.r.y7026 Před 20 dny +1

    wow Daot reached benguet great enjoy and be safe Godbless !

  • @mimitandalmasjones1037
    @mimitandalmasjones1037 Před 21 dnem +1

    Thank you so much for taking us to your journey up in the mountains and capturing those beautiful and amazing views! Sorry to hear about your back, I hope you get better and take care of your self so you can continue all your wonderful adventures in our country! More power to you and I am learning so much from your travels, your contents are always of great quality and informative! Thank you!! 🙏 ❤

  • @captainbackfirejr
    @captainbackfirejr Před 20 dny

    Nobody ever quite showed this perspective before and I never imagined that the unexplored corners would look remotely like this. Beautiful.

  • @joeyrealiza2322
    @joeyrealiza2322 Před 21 dnem +3

    Your GREAT kumander D.brave Knight.

  • @linprott9732
    @linprott9732 Před 20 dny +1

    This vlog is worth subscribing to. Great contents and there are more to explore in the Philippines with its 7K plus islands. Keep it up, you are doing a good job.

  • @DallasCarr-1
    @DallasCarr-1 Před 17 dny +1

    Another smashing video by National Geo-Stunning!

  • @springtime5361
    @springtime5361 Před 21 dnem +2

    Hi K Daot, awesome video wow! Your one of the best vloggers (smile) keep it up.
    Always enjoying your videos.
    May God bless, guide & protect you and your family throughout your lives.
    From The U.S.A

  • @okunii3737
    @okunii3737 Před 19 dny

    Thanks for showing parts of the Philippines that otherwise would be missed!

  • @travelwithroland2
    @travelwithroland2 Před 21 dnem +3

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

  • @michaelwilson9716
    @michaelwilson9716 Před 21 dnem +4

    Benguet gets better and better

  • @porksandbean
    @porksandbean Před 21 dnem +3

    this the best series so far!

  • @eagleofthenorthmacroexcell6843

    That's our life when we were kids everytime we go home we have to travel up and down to the mountains for almost 8 hrs it's good that there are guava trees in our path that we used to pick the fruits and eat along the way, we also cross rivers to cool ourselves

  • @a.w.3438
    @a.w.3438 Před 12 dny

    @9:40 That shot was magnificent!

  • @mylesdonio
    @mylesdonio Před 21 dnem +2

    Wow those scenery..so majestic

  • @lifeafterworkingabroad
    @lifeafterworkingabroad Před 18 dny +1

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

  • @doodskie999
    @doodskie999 Před 21 dnem +2

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

  • @mylahbarreto5265
    @mylahbarreto5265 Před 21 dnem +3

    Absolutely! Life is what you make of it :)

  • @gradeheads8966
    @gradeheads8966 Před 20 dny +1

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

  • @marquijada298
    @marquijada298 Před dnem

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

  • @boowwetTV
    @boowwetTV Před 20 dny

    What an amazing video! I've been to Takadang by hiking for 8 hours then another 4 hours to Palina, almost 25 years ago. Except for the newly built roads, seems not much have changed. That basi is the most memorable part of my visit, the best tasting wine I've had. So envigorating!

  • @kevinnashskitchen3517
    @kevinnashskitchen3517 Před 20 dny +1

    Good morning.. Great footage. Best scenic views ever. Glad you got to try Pinikpikan 👍 I'm sure you heard all about it's history or at least it's story.. I know it's not good video material. Too bad. Enjoy the cool air sir. 😁☕

  • @KareenMartino-qe2gv
    @KareenMartino-qe2gv Před 20 dny

    Wow!!! I'm from Tacadang from that rice terraces at the lower.. its very amazing and I'm always missing that place even though we go home every year 🥰🥰Thankyou sir. You're always welcome to visit our place 😊

  • @edr_tv
    @edr_tv Před 21 dnem +3

    Kumander d❤
    Keep safe

  • @lornaramirez6567
    @lornaramirez6567 Před 21 dnem +1

    Crazy terrain but majestic beauty Amping Kumander D