The Best of Basilan Food (The Best Beach Views!) with Erwan Heussaff

[@myraveemaldo329]

I've noticed that Erwann has been giving great representation of our dear Muslim brothers and sisters in his channel. My roots is from Northern Mindanao but I'm now a citizen in Canada. Living in Canada has changed my point of view with different cultures as it's a country known for cultural diversity. Thanks Erwan, this will definitely changed stereotypes and perspective. Your wife and Dahlia must be very proud of you. 😊

[@typeg3756]

We love our muslim brothers! Hoping they get the opportunity and recognition they deserve. What a beautiful culture and heritage.

[@whitepouch0904]

That is sad that you had to live in a different country to have a different view of other’s cultures. I’m from northmin also and I never treated Muslims or other indigenous peoples different. I have had friends and co-workers that are Muslims and Lumad and I’ve treated them since childhood not as inferior or superior just equal to me.

[@delq2101]

Same here in Australia it helps me widen my understanding to different cultures and people itself..

[@vinmertv1747]

Erwan very Braved to travel that place

[@chinoageined701]

Mema lang na nasa Canada...Asus...Galing! Ikaw na...

[@reavenusvillegas]

Department of Tourism sleeping on Erwan for long time. This is the kind of tourism promotion Philippines should have.

[@tonwins11]

This video brings me goosebumps! Born in Basilan but Igorot by blood. Erwan mentioned "from the Cordilleras to Basilan". That's just me. That's just amazing!

[@carlag7998]

That's a good share right there ❤

[@tonwins11]

@@NiX_aKi nope. My grandfather is from Misamis Occidental who ventured to Basilan as an agriculturist. My lola is from Benguet to had an opportunity to work as a nurse in Isabela City. That's how my grandparents met. Then rest is history.

[@gitaristangnars]

That's really a connection.

[@yhammiegem0814]

From the comment itself, and the name, I think I recognize you. ☺️ If I am not mistaken, you're Lolo Gonzalo's grandson. 😅

[@tonwins11]

yes I am. Do you know my grandfather?@@yhammiegem0814

[@eduardtabieros8137]

No wonder you have an award Erwan. Pls don't stop doing this kind of content. Congrats!

[@romelaguilar3984]

ano award niya boss?

[@eduardtabieros8137]

@@romelaguilar3984 James Beard Award. If I'm not mistaken. Just recently.

[@romelaguilar3984]

@@eduardtabieros8137 salamat boss

[@cosmiclatte17]

For someone that haven't been home in the Philippines for the past 8 years, thank you for always showing us these parts of Motherland that we weren't able to reach. Always great content FEATR!

[@featrmedia]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching!

[@iamprincesslen]

I really appreciate your documetaries. Especially how erwan gave his positive insight about Basilan and how culture exchange can be possibly known from one region to another. Still looking for more travel documentaries from you Erwan and Team Featr! You'll really deserved the James Beard Foundation Awards! 🥳🥳🥳

[@elgaming5811]

​@@iamprincesslen I couldnt agree more. He deserves recognition.

[@pobrengofw6599]

Sa lahat ng blogger ang taong ito lang ang may lakas loob pasukin ang mindanao. Maraming masasarap na food sa Mindanao na hindi alam ng iba.. Good job Sir Erwan. Salute

[@tedsanity]

The Chui Show also went to Basilan. He also visited Sulu, and Tawi Tawi. Do check him out

[@huang_yue0520]

Waitt a minute where you living in the Philippines?? HAHAHAHA I’m assuming that your from luzon? I’m been living here in maluso basilan but it’s been peaceful this days i just hope that other part of tge philippines won’t be afraid of exploring the mindanao 😢

[@huang_yue0520]

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[@judithgatpayat1039]

Napakaganda pala jan sa Basilan maraming salamat Erwan sa pag prisinta mo at sa kakaibang putahe .na hindi ko pa nskikita dito sa manila at ibang country .thank you and god bless .

[@leslieonabudget]

So deserving of the James Beard award. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@matt0993]

Great content. Hindi lang talaga Luzon ang Pilipinas. Visayas and Mindanao are equally blessed, we just have to connect the islands more.

[@matejhojdar4350]

Great video Erwan! Basilan is an amazing place, I visited this february as a solo backpacker traveling through less known areas in the Philippines. Apparently I was there a few days before you and your crew, which is quite funny as you were the one who made me want to fly to the Philippines and explore the food and culture in the first place! 😏 A truly spectacular place! However I did run into quite some difficulties, and I think this important to mention. I believe Basilan is perfectly safe and to deny that is quite ridiculous based on real world data as you mentioned in the section at Malamawi beach. I wasn’t allowed to buy a ferry ticket in Zamboanga, had to be profile checked at the coast guard like some criminal, then told I need a contact in Basilan, which I obviously didn’t have but made some connections in Zamboanga which led me to a friendly lady who agreed to host me. After arriving in Isabela I was made to think that I would stop by the tourism office and visit the mayor, which was requested of me and then I would be able to check out the island a bit (in the company of my minder, as it was unthinkable to let me walk around Basilan alone 🙄😬) I found this truly ridiculous, yes I saw the beauty of Basilan, met friendly people, but spent most of my time in various offices taking selfies and getting shuttled everywhere by a car and guards with assault rifles. I have visited well over a 100 countries and this was definitely the most over the top measures I have seen. It is great that a lot of people like you and Kulas are giving voice to the inhabitants and the beauty of this region of the Philippines because they and their culture truly deserve it. But at the same time I think it is important to shed light onto this negative side. All the people at city council keep saying how safe it is and how they appreciate my effort of flying from Europe to the the Sulu archipelago with my own eyes and not trust the media. At the same time I am restricted in movement and not left alone at all. In the end a truly bittersweet trip. The officials should get their stuff together, Either we want tourism as we say and promote by actually letting people come, or we don’t. I hope they choose the former and communicate things better because the people truly deserve it and the potential is amazing in Basilan island and all around the Sulu archipelago I am sure 😏🤩🇵🇭 I thought I had to mention this 😌 Thanks Erwan and the FEATR crew for an amazing video once again and I am here still supporting you guys 💪🏻😏 Sending my regards from Europe to you and the great people of Basilan 🤲🏻😎🇵🇭🌏 But man I am craving a cassava puto right now 😬🤭

[@mariloubautista4170]

5hanks for your honest detailed story of what you went through but still appreciating the beauty of Basilan and it’s people. So sorry that you met all these difficulties that of course sort of ruined your stay. Yes hopefully they read this and put things together to attract more tourists.

[@editharodriguez8259]

born in maluso basilan city..miiz my homeplace n relatives sooo much..we left 1976 in maluso ...

[@angelbaby1923]

Congratulations Erwan for winning the James Beard Broadcast Award🎉❤! And thank you for visiting my homeland❤.

[@chimchiminpark9578]

What I love Erwann is how you can see his sincerity to explore different cultures. He look so humble. ❤

[@PEN0311]

You. Are. Absolutely. Killing. It. The Call to make the trip back to the PI is strong because of this series.

[@paulabergstrom6802]

Hi Sir Erwan, I am a big fan. I enjoyed your content. I live here now in the USA. I am a Filipino and am proud being me “filipina “. I am just living in my own simple ordinary life. Here in the US, no one is interested to listen to me when I start sharing my beautiful Philippines with my co workers and friends. I feel bad but I’m also felt fortunate to be a Filipino who has a beautiful country in nature, and a varieties of cultures which is made me feel different from anybody else in this world. I feel so special given the favorable love that God can give. My Philippines is my paradise and would like to share it with everyone around the world but failed. So I am so thankful of you and others who helped to promote tourism in there so the locals can earn money when tourists visit. I am a Filipino but never get any chance to visit the places where you are. Thank you so for doing it. May God bless you and please take care and be safe and be aware that not 100% are good people maybe in the Philippines there’s 1 or 2% are bad. Just be safe and enjoy your exploration around the Philippines. ❤

[@kimberly9197]

Basilan like palawan Elni do the sand very clear & water. The basilan is Hidding paradise...watching from kuala lumpur....basilan is my hometown

[@swedemartyrsonswade]

A content creator that represents the Philippine's Best!

[@shepz03]

Again, as a Pinoy, thank you Erwan and FEATR for opening our eyes to these beautiful glimpses into our own culture that we would be oblivious to, if not for you guys.

[@ligayaannawi4779]

I'd love to see you with Dahlia soon as you will show the world through your eyes. She will certainly learn much from you. Thank you for sharing Basilan, Tawi-tawi and Sulo with us.

[@franzmanlutac]

FEATR has grown so much! Compared to previous videos, I appreciate the balance in narration and storytelling between Erwan giving his commentaries and the locals of Basilan actually speaking about their food themselves. There’s a great sense of empowerment in doing that. Keep up the good work! :)

[@jeremys6631]

Erwan has grown so much as person. when I was 1st introduced to him on Will's channels. It crazy how long ago that was but it seems so fresh in my mind. Erwan, that's how much of impression you make. ✌️

[@blackswan640]

It's time for DOT to promote the colorful and rich culture of the South. Breathtaking Basilan❤. Thanks Erwan and Team!

[@pearl-uj8bl]

I can sit their the whole day with my hubby not feeling bored listening the sound of nature..

[@jimmylouantepuesto8211]

How Erwan narrated and the way he shared his personal point of views is just so accurate and concise. Hats off to this man! Anne is so lucky to have a partner in life like this man. 😘

[@tachiebillano6244]

Congratulations on your Beard award, Erwan! Mabuhay ka!

[@featrmedia]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@majimarco1909]

My mom was born in Basilan and we sometimes go there for vacation. I love Basilan. Now we are in Cebu, but my mama plans and dreams to go back to Basilan and live there during her retirement years. I will definitely have my vacation in Basilan next year after I graduate.

[@ptbohbet2085]

longlive erwan!thank you for promoting filipino food and culture...you are a true blooded noypi!

[@khriealagan3163]

Miss those days, but thank you Erwan for reminding us our young self. I am from Davao Del Sur where bibingka is the greatest in the world.

[@emman2702]

This deserve to be on the mainstream tv.more recognition,awards for Erwan and team.

[@KenKen-sq1gw]

Proud to be yakan n from Basilan in general. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to showcase n shown our cultures n what Basilan is.

[@julietapatawaran8219]

Nice feature again Erwan, we almost forgot what was Basilan before

[@mariloubautista4170]

I didn’t know that Basilian is so beautiful. Thanks for featuring the road less travelled but equally amazing as the more popular tourist attractions.

[@crysteljoyrodriguez7886]

Thank you for visiting and appreciating our land. ❤️ Proud BASILEÑA here. ❤️❤️

[@jimmelyimbo6763]

When I saw you went to Basilan in Tiktok, I immediately rushed to YT to see the full video. From the start, I was already emotional. Thank you for showing the beauty of Basilan. Its people, the food and the amazing beaches. This is the best video I have seen of our beautiful Basilan. This is not just a food channel. You delved into the culture and heart of the province. Do come back ❤

[@ruelgrubio]

Can't Thank enough Erwan and his team showcasing the beauty of Basilan, like Kulas, It open doors for opportunity with our fellow Basilenos!!! Watching from Riyadh!

[@tatacornelio6034]

i remember kay kulas ba un or erwan videos, na puntang basilan, klangan escort ng authorities, ang ganda sanang puntahan

[@eddsuffocates3895]

This guy deserves more. Great content with so much sense. Kudos and more power Erwan!

[@nolanng2590]

Never get tired watching this guy. Sigh.

[@bangkingking]

BEST TRAVEL FOOD CHANNEL! THE NAME SYAS IT ALL. MORE ACHIEVEMENTS FOR THIS CHANNEL.

[@jzrlbcs]

Thank you Erwan and FEATR staff for show casing this side of the Philippines, hope the stigma will be gone so everyone can enjoy and experience full potential of the Philippine's beautiful people and places. God bless and more power.

[@NITIB0]

Why did I cry though? Being from Mindanao, I am so happy to watch this. Another awesome video FEATR. Thank you.

[@nifahansarimayaman8117]

Thank u erwan for appreciating the culture here in philippines specially for muslim tribe. ❤❤❤ this channel is worth to watch .

[@shembu5965]

This is such a nice approach to introducing Basilan to more people, I just hope the government would be proactive in providing package deal in touring the place so that others would embrace to visit the city without fear of security, having the LGU doing the itinerary would be much safer for guests. Philippines is such a beautiful place and there are more to see.

[@clarissedemonteverde743]

ERWAN IS THE BEST STORY TELLER!! I am very much convinced to visit Basilan this year. Thank you!! Fan of your vlogs since 2017 🫶💯💯

[@Antonio_Luna1899]

I always believe that Philippines has so much to offer when it comes to tourism.

[@jesterleander8]

Excellent storytelling! ❤️ Thank you for another great video and for sharing us this GEM of a place! You guys make us proud to be Filipinos! 🇵🇭

[@hapiapol3855]

Thank you Erwin for showcasing Philippines to the world especially the places people think are inaccessible due to its perilous history. It’s amazing to see different cultures and traditions that young people should be aware, learn and understand it.

[@israellicious]

the introduction is so powerfully giving me chills.. I wish to go to Basilan and to the entire Sulu archipelago from zamboanga all the way to tawi tawi soon

[@maraantonetteudarbe1397]

I'm from Mindanao and unfortunately I didn't know much more about Basilan and the neighboring places. So grateful I learned something from this video. So informative and real! Thank you so much Erwan and the whole Featr team. You inspire so many people to embrace and learn more about our country. ❤

[@catherinetherez218]

ThanKyou Erwan for promoting the locals tourism,food and culture of Philippines

[@TambayNaMaotPa]

Mabuhay ang YT Channel mo Erwan. There was never a dull moment. Sarap sa mata mga tanawin. ❤

[@Richard-vv9mf]

Thanks so much for all that you do and your staff do. Mabuhay!!!

[@jengcharity09]

Basilan food speaks art and culture. Thanks for covering this story.

[@chararatchannel9788]

Wow!! Very Nice feature of Basilan, really a good job Erwan!! Thank you for sharing this. I really love your conversations and thoughts.

[@vexunaerials7185]

Wow, breathtaking views with very delicious looking foods, dito lang yan sa Pilipinas. Thank you FEATR for these class A documentaries of our localities 🥰

[@featrmedia]

Thank you for watching!

[@dennismillerdenison9977]

Gracias Erwan!!! As a cook before sa mga hotels dito sa metro. Pangarap ko lang dati ipakilala ang cuisine around Zamboanga city, bungao to Jolo. Sana magkakaroon pa ng more videos ng ganito. Or cooking videos from you.

[@featrmedia]

Thanks Dennis!

[@yrabianca4805]

This makes me want to visit Basilan. Huhuh. The beach!!! Ang Ganda.

[@cristinahermoso2331]

Love your discovering the Philippines! Another Kulas. How Awesome is that for our country! May the force be with you!!

[@vincejoshuamartinez2409]

The writing always gets me. 🍃

[@LynnCharles]

Product of Basilan here ❤

[@apeluddinm]

Found new respect for Erwan and his team after this feature.

[@alviemateo9272]

For someone who was born in zamboanga city and raised on both isabela and lamitan city. I appreciate this channel for featuring these places where I spent most of my childhood years. I really didn't have the grit to appreciate what surrounded me back in the days, the food, the place, the people. Till I get to taste what is life in the other side of the country. Erwan is right on saying that when you go to different places in our country we just dont get to be on a different place but we also get to experience the diversity and culture that each place has to offer. Thank you Erwan and to this channel. Makes me miss home and go back now. ❤😊😅😊😊

[@정진영-b2g]

New subscriber from Korea!! I lived in the Philippines from 2004 to 2009. And i'm still calling the Phillipines as a second home and eager to travel like the old times. Ive been traveling around the Philipipines back in the days but Mindanao was most likely considred unaccecable due to the media creating image. But i always wanted to search the new area in the most souther part of Island and also tried to go Sendakan from there by ferry. I wonder if the ferry is still running. Would you be able to check on your next visit? 😄 Thanks for this precious video and your channel lit my passion about traveling the Philippines once again!!!

[@acesrusselcloud5676]

No more ferry from Zamboanga to sandakan. Idk what happened.

[@정진영-b2g]

Sayang..

[@christiepalima312]

thank you Erwan for choosing basilan as one of your content. Now we knew how beautiful basilan is .

[@malumont7844]

Bravo Erwan and FEATR team , Well done as always 🎉proud Mindanaon here🇵🇭🇺🇸❤️💐

[@mikedirain]

I just recently discovered you after watching the episode with Leah. Big props to you and your crew. I’ve learned so much about my country that I had no idea existed. Appreciate you Erwan, thank you!! You’re the new Bourdain, for real!!!

[@Liquidi_colors]

Love the storytelling and how the culture of Basilan is being the center of the entire show through thier food...Bravo Erwan and team.

[@sparta1446]

Beaches in basilan is also beautiful ❤

[@AngPalawenoNgDubai]

Thank you for exploring muslim tradition food in philippines. salute Erwann…. I’m Proud to be a muslim.

[@RDLACHICA]

Galing talaga ng team mo, erwan. Thanks for the story, the storytelling, and the aesthetics! Kumpleto! Congrats on you award ha! Much deserved!

[@oeyt1982]

This is just beautiful. The South is just full of soul. ❤

[@jaterymy73vivo44]

Ohh my God !Basilan!what a beautiful place !it's like heaven!

[@josefsacala855]

It just keeps giving me goosebumps and teary eyes, you guys showcasing farthest part of our country thank you so so much and giving them spotlight hope we filipinos adore our locals more

[@cesarmangubatjr.5029]

you should be appointed as a head of the tourism department,, this exactly how you promote culture and beautiful places in the phillipines

[@weirdnerd6841]

As a Tausug, I'm familiar with the delicacies and eaten much of it when I'm back home but have not seen how artfully they are made. It's only in this video that I've learned of it. Thanks.

[@dunyatrip]

Oh that’s interesting hawnu kaw lumaggu zambo?

[@herchickenlegs4]

Congrats Erwaan for travelling to MINDANAO, trying different food and meeting lovely people there. I live in the UK but my family lives in Mindanao.

[@anxty22]

super love this!!! Another quality content!! Will definitely add Basilan to my bucketlist!! Kudos to the whole FEATR team!! ✨️

[@vickysanjuan7085]

Deserving of that James Beard award, galing galing! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@featrmedia]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@bottleneckpieces922]

I've always been wanting to know more about Basilan. Thank you, Erwan for this!

[@kristine5556]

Oh my God! I've been dreaming to go to Basilan and there you are! Nice!

[@featrmedia]

Have fun!

[@AnnIngersoll]

Omg i love this erwan and the team behind the camera. Thank you for showing it to us. I like how their guide in tourism explained. I went to Zamboanga like 15yrs ago and I really want to go to Basilan at that time but I was being told that it’s dangerous. I really hope more tourists will come and experience the beauty of Basilan. I love that white sand beach 🥰🥰🥰

[@luzc4945]

Thank you for promoting Basilan ! Beautiful 😍 beach! And good food! They need more tourists, so my kababayan can have jobs.😢

[@leezaa480]

My gosh! Ang ganda naman dyan at parang ang sasarap ng food! Yung beach parang yung picture ng beach sa seychelles. Who would have thought may ganito ang pilipinas! Thanks erwan for this ❤

[@acesrusselcloud5676]

I agree

[@renato7stars278]

Being away from the philippines for 16yrs, wtching ths videos makes me feel at home somehow.. keep it coming❤ thankyou🍻

[@noone8957]

Wow! The beaches are incredible! The food looks amazing and the people are lovely. Mabuhay!

[@mariateresaterrado4346]

Thank you Erwan for this vlog. Very inspiring. You are on of a kind vlogger!

[@salomegapay9571]

Good job Erwan!!! Thank you for doing this....

[@deityjainga7596]

Your content makes me want to explore Mindanao more. Great job!!

[@violetaramos5862]

Ito yung mga videos ni sir erwan na hindi ko pinapalampas. Dahil sa mga trips at videos nya from cordillera to mindanao, mas lalo pa nating nakikilala kung anong meron sa ating bansa🙂 its indeed very educational sir erwan❤ godbless and more exploration witihin Philippines to come ❤

[@mariazaldarriaga8177]

Thank you Erwan we are learning and seeing how beautiful Philippine is

[@pottedcat8269]

One of your best videos! No wonder you won that award! Thank you for showing us the beauty of Mindanao. Been wanting to see Basilan, fear got me. But with this, I now know there is nothing to fear. Oh, and the food! Damn you're so lucky!

[@kimsapallo3904]

Awesome video! I have some friends who were able to visit Basilan and far flung areas of Mindanao and true, first impression we as friends made was how courageous they are on their trip. We still have apprehensions since they mentioned that in some areas you would have to be accompanied by soldiers. But this video says it all, a beautiful, reclusive place, perfect for people who explores places off the beaten track. And why go to Indonesia and Malaysia, when you can taste the same flavors in the comfort of your own backyard here in Mindanao. Will consider travelling to Isabela de Basilan soon!

[@ivanchrismarquez9991]

i love watching "Food, Encounter And Travel".

[@mldllegaspi5897]

Hi Erwan your recent vlogs are more educational & interesting. I was born in Isabela, Basilan but didn't grow up there and i only saw the place where i was born because of your vlog! kudos to you Erwan, more power.🙏

[@leensalocin]

Something different about this video, maybe it’s the quality of the camera? The story telling? This channel is underrated asf and deserves more subscribers

[@MoonaLoona8]

It's everything. I'd rather Erwan does these kinds of trips as it's very obvious this is his passion vs being in the studio making videos with young content creators.

[@leensalocin]

@@MoonaLoona8 I agree . No one is doing it like erwan these days. Yung iba lagi na lang “Palawan, boracay, etc” gets pretty boring. I love what erwan is doing here

[@weirdnerd6841]

Haha😁 Erwan, that regular cassava ( piyuto) is best eaten together with a dish like tiyapa ista or kinilaw. It's actually an alternative to rice. They failed to tell you about this.. BTW, I love your Intro words..Tells me you're a great guy.🙂 Craving for tiyula itum, kinilaw with bubuk, junay with egg, satti and oko oko.

[@hannyherbas]

Ganitong mga content talaga ang mga dapat palaging Million views.

[@charie3092]

Hindi ng skip ng ads kasi sobrang worth it ung galing nyo po sa content nyo❤

[@viviansicat5733]

Amazing video of Basilan, it's people, culture and food. I love Ja! 💗

[@khriealagan3163]

It's what we called Erwan, bayanihan. Bayanihan is not only on transferring house to another please. But people get together and cooking food for all of the community. I remember myself and all our oldest make panyalam and amik. We were altogether. Some make we so called nagbabayo, and so for. And it was correct if making it no noise from children is allowed.

[@mariarhodaaglosolos6156]

Your vlog is with a style, authenticity and uniqueness!

[@VictorianoAlambra-t3e]

Thank you so much. Thru your vlog I had a glimpse of the culture of Basilan. How I wish to taste those foods! ❤