NO Tourist Has SEEN THIS - Old Spanish Fort, Culion, Philippines - OFF the BEATEN Path!

This was really uncharted territory! It was a crazy and fun adventure! The locals know the area really well, but even our guide struggled to know the way to this incredible Old Spanish Fort built out of coral. We had to go at high tide, otherwise there was no boat passage access. Our Host David offered to take us with a guide so since we are always up for an adventure and seeing new things, especially ones that not many people go to, or in this case, no tourists, We said YES! We stopped in the city of Culion to pick up our guide. He was helpful to navigate the way as well as share the history behind the old Spanish fort. In the town of Culion, there is another one which has been updated and sits on the hill and overlooks the bay. It is beautiful!
Because our boat is larger, we struggled to get up the channel to make it. We almost had to turn around, or swim, or climb trees to get there, but luckily a man nearby came and offered us his bolo - machete. That allowed us to cut away a passage to get through enough to safely reach the land. It was a crazy adventure. We then trekked through the beautiful wilderness to finally reach the Spanish Fort.
This is where the video ends. We will pick up in the next video where we left off so you can see the ruins of this cool Old Spanish Fort!
Here is the info. for our Airbnb:
Sand Island Lodge
Host: David Vann
Contact info:
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
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The Backman Adventurer 😁

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The people are so friendly and helpful.

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Thank you for helping promoting tourism in this island. Btw, Culion Island had a sad story. It was named as Island of the living dead and island of no return before, but this island is full of hope now.

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The adventure' s of Backham family . I don't even know this place and I don't wanna go this place , it's look like Amazon rever .😂🤣they enjoy chapping the trees .

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Try Siargao.. fam will also enjoy there.. 😊

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Can’t wait to see part 2

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Thank you Sir...for educational and historical info that most of us Filipinos never heard about Culion!😊💗😁

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😁❤️

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amazing...

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[@klaudefarrales7187]

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Vlogger "Finnsnow" already went there and documented that place before

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Thanks so much! Lily is doing much better! Your very kind to think of her!

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I hope you can visit corregidor too !

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Headhunters are from Ifugao area north of Luzon..

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Wow that luscious green mangroves are insane.

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Wow! What a view!!!

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Adventure❤❤❤ Love it...

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Thank you for always watching!!

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Wow! That was some adventure. Excited to watch the next part to see the coral port. 👍🏼❤️

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I watched the full adventure and wish I was joining your team. ❤

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I enjoyed watching.... Part 2 please

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Thank you! ❤️

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OMG! The water is so clear.

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you should visit Siargao and Bohol too...

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Super nice view like in the movies!!!!

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I remember the movie ANACONDA 😁

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That plant with pink flower is a turmeric.

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excited to see the continuations of this video 😊

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Stay safe guys...enjoy and explore.

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Beautiful … Thank you much Backman Family for this vídeo.. God Bless always❤❤❤

[@OurBackmanFamily]

Thank you too

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That's why many foriegn living here in 🇵🇭

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Our National costume barong tagalog we call it is made of pineapple fiber ( actually from pineapple leaves )

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Is that how u get in the ruins..,That's literally wild adventure...

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when are you guys will go live on youtube ??

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I love this family ❤️❤️ but where's lily... your oldest daughter??

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Back in my elementary days, I remember in our Philippine history class , we were taught that Culion was once a leper colony - back in the days when leprosy was at its peak.

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this family is awesome they enjoying advebturous

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What a trouper your children are, no complaining and moaning (unlike the kids here in the US) they just go with the flow and have an adventure of a lifetime.

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😁❤️

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You can definitely see the sand underwater

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As kids, we used to do this... just walk through rivers and walk the jungle... we just walk until we find something. One time we found a small (but still beautiful) waterfall!

[@OurBackmanFamily]

Cool!

[@pingmendoza719]

enviable happy family! enjoy! Culion used to be a leper colony or island. it even had it's own monetary currency in circulation valid or accepted only in the place. ain't sure if it still is. enjoy the local people's hospitality and fresh fish!

[@OurBackmanFamily]

Thank you!

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Can't wait to see the video full of commercial /advertizer eh. Anyway thanks for sharing this video. Feel I been there too...hehehe Happy upon hearing Grace voice.

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😁❤️

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the kids are soo furtunate to experience this

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Regards to the whole happy family, i really admire your positivity and joy with your faces while you are touring and enjoying the beauty of nature in the Philippines. shout out from Saudi Arabia I'm really enjoying your vlogs and its my hobby to always watch your videos. Next time try to visit northern part of Luzon. God bless your Family and always Take Care whatever you go,.

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Thank you so much! And thank you for always watching!

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Watch out for snakes.

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Joe joe is so cute little boy and grace is so pretty little girl.

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Nice a beach.. so clear water..❤👍

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this felt like an episode of the amazing race:family edition lol

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😁

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Thank you. ❤

[@OurBackmanFamily]

You're welcome 😊

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If you still have time you can also visit Balabac Palawan

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Culion was a leper colony

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