World’s Toughest Boat Trips | Philippines | Free Documentary

World’s Toughest Boat Trips | Philippines | Free Documentary

This series explores some of the most fascinating and hard-core boat journeys on the planet. We undertake epic journeys by boats in some of the toughest environments on earth. During our journeys we look at how the technology of boat travel has been adapted to survive, trade with and connect isolated communities.

The Philippines is the world’s second largest Archipelago comprising of 7,107 stunning Islands nestled in the Pacific Ocean’s Coral Triangle. Ever since the first Malaysian and Indonesian settlers arrived nearly 70,000 years ago, boats have played a fundamental role in shaping the country, its people, economy, and culture. In our hour-long adventure, we explore five of the Philippines' most breathtaking Islands.

Starting in the chaos of Cebu City, Zoe D’Amato explores the birth of the Philippines and its main religion, Christianity. After a tour of the port, observing how the shipping industry acts as the country's lifeblood, we head North to the sleepy oasis of Bantayan Island. Famous for its fishing, we join a local fisherman and learn how life revolves around the ocean for so many people.

On the island of Negros, Zoe experiences one of the world’s most vibrant and spectacular fiestas – the Maskarra festival, a month-long extravaganza of dazzling dances, shimmering costumes and smiling faces. The highlight of the festival is the intensely competitive street dance contest and Zoe joins the defending champions in their bid to retain their title and gain a grand slam victory.

After a 36-hour ferry crossing the magnificent Sulu Sea, sleeping on the deck, we finish our journey in Palawan, the Philippines' last ecological frontier. Zoe discovers palm-fringed beaches, rugged limestone cliffs, meandering rivers, and lush tropical rainforest. We meet a local Badjao tribe, known as Sea Gypsies, who traditionally spend their life at sea, living on bamboo banca boats before heading to Tay Tay to learn about one of the World’s most exotic gems – the South Sea Pearl. For centuries Badjao tribes have risked their lives diving for these elusive jewels. Visiting the Jewel Mer Pearl Farm, we learn that today’s pearl hunters are taking a more scientific and sustainable approach. Zoe helps the team with daily tasks from the lab to the hatchery, harvesting golden pearls.

Our epic adventure ends in the exquisite, turquoise waters of the Bacuit Circuit sailing Tao Philippines majestic Paraw. This Filipino outrigger was built using traditional techniques and its passionate crew will teach our presenter the ropes and the history of these stunning sailboats.
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The Philippines is the world's second largest Archipelago comprising over 7000 stunning Islands nestled in the Pacific Ocean's Coral Triangle. Ever since the first Malaysian and Indonesian settlers arrived nearly 70, 000 years ago, boats have played a fundamental role in shaping the country, its people, economy, and culture. In our hour-long adventure, we explore five of the Philippines' most breathtaking Islands.

[KMacFNP]

Travel journalists should learn from her. Presenting the country as it is, with no comparison to more developed western countries. She also appears down to earth and is genuinely interested to learn the Filipino culture. Thank you for making this video.

[SriRam-icvg]

This is how a documentary should be presented thanks for the entire team.

[superjonz]

I would like to commend the host as she has that kind, receptive and humble approach to this documentary. She really immerses herself to this entire journey full of wonderment. Big respect to her. 🙌🏻💫

[geraintpates]

The dog in the end. That was just lovely and adorable.

[shanshan]

This documentary is really worth to watch… happy that you featured few of our beautiful islands and the people in our country. Mabuhay Philippines!!!

[dondonsalonoy]

Wow ! Modesty aside, there are so many documentaries that are maybe better and exciting, BUT, this one, is EXCELLENT ! Proud to be a Filipino. You NAILED it ! That’s the Filpino way. Thank you Madame.

[conchitapacray]

Oh well I love the dog coming out from nowhere gently sat down beside Zoe towards the end if he can only talk. I find him very smart indeed. For Zoe thank you very much for presenting the Philippine Boat trips, colourful customs, traditions, and beautiful landscapes.

[randysantos]

I don't often finish Documentaries even if it's about my country, but this time I did. Maybe because of the presentor. The way she tells the story was crisp and clear. Hope to see more from Zoe D' Amato soon.

[leonimontenegro]

Very nice, Zoe D'Amato for doing these documentary about the Philippine Island, watching here from Canada, originally from the Philippines, viewing your documentary miss the Philippines always are. My home now is Canada but still miss my homeland Philippines. Gdo Bless.

[irvintorreon]

She’s like a female version of Rick Steves, a true specialist in travel documentaries. I’m hooked on Zoe’s candid skills and her ability to bring destinations to life. Her insights and storytelling style make an episode a delightful to watch. Was this broadcasted in France or BBC tv?

[zandronovo]

I was glued to finish the video till the end! Zoe D'Amato presented it really well, direct but fun! Hope to see more from her!

[julitolestino]

Hi maam. Thank you for featuring our beloved country God Bless you

[mariayu]

This is the best documentary of the Philippines..she has pointed out some facts without creating negative image on the country. Well done!

[reny]

Wow. This is wonderfully videographed, the vlogger so alluring and endearing.

[concerncitizen]

This documentary is a patchwork of tapestry of adventure, people, history, customs, traditions, festival and whatnot but painstakingly put together to complete the episode. Awesome job.

[wacksinthemiddle]

the whole world is always welcome to see our beautiful people, culture and islands. We are proud of our Motherland, the Philippines❤️🇵🇭

[jayh.]

OMG, I just found your video. I've lived in Davao for almost 1 year, you were awesome, appreciative, of new culture, I loved Evert minute of this video, and so did my Pinoy friend. Ty.

[markacop]

Proud Cebuano here. Thank u for featuring our beautiful Visayan islands..

[JosephDabon-md]

The best video about the Phils. Simple, expressive, no frills.