My Journey into Northern Luzon Philippines 

I never thought Philippines is soo beautiful. It so underrated compare to other Asian countries. It so unique. I can't wait to travel there. I'm from Brazil.

I'm in love with that part of the Philippines. Such a unique place that gets overlooked by most tourists. I can't wait to go back, this video made me miss it even more ❤️🇵🇭

as a tourist from Australia.. mate i’d say philippines is one of my enjoyable thing i experienced.. the thing is almost everything(except good internet connection) you need and to look for in a vacation is there! i mean if you do like beaches from north to south they have one!.. if you want to cool yourself go up north! i’ve come one time at sagada.. the long trip is worth it! if you want to shop then they offer you the biggest malls wherein you can find all you need.., oh the booz are cheap as hell compared here.. and the food is so underrated! the food is so diverse that i’m sure every pallet around the world will surely love.. the only thing i think that the philippines needs to improve is their transport system.. because with all these beautiful places everywhere, it’s accessability kind of hard for some tourist even for local ones i heard.. but yeah philippines is definitely a tourist haven..

I will not call this a vlog. It is a beautiful documentary. Amazing!

I could watch that footage of the rice fields all day!

Never heard you complain about how wifi sucks just like other vloggers. You also sound genuine and sincere while in the moment. More power to you!

For those who wanted to visit the Philippines in the future, here's a reference: North Luzon: ▪Batanes - rolling emerald hills (Batan), rocky cliffs (Itbayat), and Ivatan culture, including stone houses (Sabtang). ▪Ilocos - beaches (Pagudpud), desert (Paoay), Spanish colonial archutecture (Vigan) ▪La Union - surfing ▪Pangasinan - hundred islands, beaches (Patar), caves ▪Cagayan Valley - caves (Callao), river (Cagayan), beaches (Calayan, Palaui, Palanan), mountains (Nueva Vizcaya) ▪Cordilleras - Igorot culture, mountains, rice terraces, and cool climate. One of the best places if you wanted to reconnect with nature. Central Luzon and NCR: ▪Zambales - beaches, mountains, and Pinatubo volcano, Aeta culture ▪Bataan - beaches and mountains, historical sites ▪Tarlac - historical sites ▪Pampanga - cuisine ▪Bulacan - historical sites, caves ▪Nueva Ecija - historical sites, ricefields, dams, mountains ▪Aurora - surfing, falls, mountains ▪Metro Manila - national capital, skyscrapers, gigantic malls, museum, historical sites Southern Luzon and Palawan: ▪Palawan - paradise-like beaches ▪Cavite - historical sites, mountains, beaches, Tagaytay ▪Laguna - historical sites, waterfalls ▪Batangas - beaches (Lian, Calatagan, Laiya), diving (Anilao), Taal Lake and Volcano ▪Rizal - mountains ▪Quezon - beaches, waterfalls, mountains ▪Mindoro - mountains and beaches, diving (Apo Reef), Mangyan culture ▪Romblon - beaches, mountains, marbles ▪Marinduque - beaches, Moriones Festival during Lent ▪Bicol Region - beaches (Calaguas, Caramoan, Masbate, Subic Beach), volcanoes (Mayon, Isarog, Iriga, Bulusan), hot springs (Irosin, Goa, Tiwi), glowing blue plankton beach (Atulayan), caves (a lot of them), hills (Quitinday), historical sites (Cagsawa), surfing (Puraran) Visayas: ▪Panay - beaches (Boracay), mountains (Antique), historical sites (Iloilo), seafood (Capiz) ▪Guimaras - beaches and sweet mangoes ▪Negros - beaches (Manjuyod), volcano (Kanlaon), historical sites (Silay, The Ruins, Dumaguete), silvanas ▪Siquijor - beaches and magic ▪Cebu - beaches (Malapascua), historical sites (Cebu City), and mountains (Osmeña Peak) ▪Bohol - beaches (Panglao), Chocolate Hills, and historical sites ▪Leyte Island - beaches (Kalanggaman), lakes (Danao), historical sites, mountains, San Juanico Bridge, caves ▪Biliran - beaches, waterfalls ▪Samar Island - beautiful sedimentary landscapes (Biri), beaches, waterfalls, caves Western Mindanao: ▪Sulu Archipelago - beaches (Tawi-Tawi, Malamawi), Venice of the South, historical sites, Badjao, Tausug, and Yakan culture ▪Zamboanga - beaches (Sta. Cruz), historical sites (Dapitan and Zamboanga City), mountains ▪Lanao - waterfalls (Iligan), Lake Lanao, historical sites, Maranao culture ▪Maguindanao - mosques, Maguindanao culture, mountains ▪Misamis - white water rafting, mountains, beaches, historical sites Central Mindanao: ▪Camiguin - volcanoes, hot springs, beaches (White Island), historical sites ▪Bukidnon - beautiful mountains, canyons, and ridges ▪Davao, excluding Davao Oriental - fruits, beaches (Samal), mountains (Mount Apo), hot springs (Balut Island) ▪Cotabato - mountains, hot springs (Kidapawan), waterfalls (Asik-asik), volcanoes, lakes (Sebu and Holon), Lumad culture (including B'laan, T'boli, among others) ▪ Sarangani - beaches (Glan), mountains Eastern Mindanao: ▪Davao Oriental - surfing (Dahican), mountains ▪Surigao - surfing (Siargao), Enchanted River (Hinatuan), islands (Britannia), caves, beaches ▪Agusan - marsh, historical sites (Butuan) ▪Dinagat - beaches, mountains

I'm so impressed how positive all your comments are about the Phil. Your amazing. I wish we can see our country the way you do.. U make me even prouder to be a filipino

MT. Province the place where you can find humble peaceful people.. and one thing that never gets old.. all people wake up at 4am to start working... amazing

Been to the Mountain Province once and the rice terraces were surreal. There's more to the Philippines than just beaches.

I'm a Filipino but when i watch all of your video about the Philippines. You always surprise me to proove how beautiful are country the Philippines. Wish you all the best and I hope you enjoy staying here in the Philippines. Thank you Mr. Gareth Leonard #BeautifulCountry #BeautifulLifeStyle #BeautifulPeople #BeautifulNature #Philippines

That's where Thanos stayed after snapping his fingers. Your videos about the Philippines are amazing!!! God bless you Gareth!! Thank you for showing how great our country is - the people, culture, and most especially the food!

few youtuber foriegners only featured this place. This place is in Northern part of the Philippines.. most of the youtuber focus only on the beach which is in Southern Philippines

Philippines is not all about the islands down south, it also is the mountains, plains, valleys, rivers, and fields up north. The Ilocos region is my recommendation for you, we are rich in culture and history, and full of long beaches, lush green hills, and small port towns. Beautiful sunsets there too.

That’s one of the most beautiful places, that I have ever seen. I hope i can visit that area. When i come to the Philippines this year. First time visiting. And meeting my filipina girlfriend. It will be glorious. Thank you so much for sharing.✌️🤙

This is why philippines are so rich about there nature wow just blow my mind

How fucking amazing too see a beautiful part of the planet I never new existed

One of my favourite regions man. Absolutely love it. Need to get back there and explore a bit more.

This is beautiful. It looks like a paradise❤❤❤ Thank you for showing another beautiful part of the Philippines

who's watching this in 2020? stay safe everyone! Can't wait to travel again,

Man, this episode was so worth the wait! The seaside town of San Juan looks so quaint and charming, and like a lot of fun. And I'm seriously blown away by the beauty of the mountain provinces. Life up there looks like it's so peaceful and simple. Your drone footage of the rice terraces took my breath away, man. Absolutely stunning! Some of the most beautiful drone footage I've ever seen. Haha, and I loved seeing you join the kids in rehearsing for their festival routine! Your whole journey looks like a special, once in a lifetime experience. But my favorite part of the video is how much in awe you are of that place and your gratitude. It makes this already incredible vlog even more enjoyable. My favorite vlog of yours so far. Thank you for sharing it with us!

MOUNTAIN PROVINCE LANDSCAPE IS SO BEAUTIFUL...MY FAVORITE EPISODE SO FAR.

I was teary-eyed while listening to you how you appreciate the beauty of the Nature up north...God bless and have a safe adventure guys!

Quality of your video and presentation is fa better from what I've seen from other youtube channels, you earned a new sub. Thanks for this video

Tears falling down my eyes unintentionally, I’m just in complete Awe and optimism that I tought never in my life I would see this again. The country’s progression and technology slowly killing this beautiful places. I was born and raise in the Philippines but never in my life experienced this beauty and wonder of a place. Hope one day just like you can visit and unwind.

Was in Sagada 3 days ago. That was a trip of a lifetime.

When you see this place you realize...There is a GOD!

Although i was born in northern luzon, everytime i go home, i would always feel the same way you felt in this video. Those mountains and rice fields are the manifestation of calm, peace, and beauty. Not to mentioned them ever so welcoming and accommodating local people.

A Tao-type ecotourism system in the Northern Philippines would be awesome and would immensely help the communities while also preserving their cultures. Hope it gets off the ground. If Eddie is looking for more places, I'd suggest a look at the the Lumad cultures in central Mindanao. It's very similar to Ifugao culture, but is underrepresented in the tourism industry because it's lumped along with the rest of Mindanao as being "dangerous". It doesn't have the rice terraces, but makes up for it by having intricate traditional arts and music.

I'm From Canada I have been to PH 1 time so far . I seen most of Manila Pasig Tondo Malate Intramaros Tagaytay Even Boracay My girlfriend was rised in Manlia. But her mom and dad were from Pamaga in this area This is the Philippines I want to see sooo nice there reminds me of some places here in Canada But with a Asian tropical twist. It's sad to think that we build Towers and cities in the want of money and power But crave the open wilderness and its beauty

Thank you for loving our country.i can see and feel your sincerity and genuineness in your heart .lovely to hear all the beautiful and positive comments about our country .

I feel humbled and feel crying just watching how beautiful and peaceful this rice terraces scenery. I feel even just watching it, I get to feel closer to the wonder of this mountain. When Gareth said he feels just relax and at peace when he woke up, I am feeling it too just by watching the beauty of this mountain he is showing. Thanks Gareth for sharing this video.

OMG! I'm teary eyed when you showed the terraces, so beautiful! Thank you.

Wow, that was an eyeopener. Very interesting and informative video. The furthest north I've been in Luzon is Subic Bay. I need to be more adventurous the next time I visit that region. Cheers 🍺

The Aerial View is so perfect... Amazing..

I’ve watched this about five times already and not getting tired of it. Love the videography and music. Professionally done!

Amazing place. Living in the highlands makes you live longer, food are fresh even the air that you breath is clean. It's a stress free environment Awesome video. Thank you for showcasing my country. Godspeed.

Thanks again man for showcasing the Philippines on your vlogs. Cheers....

Can I just say that you genuinely look happy being there. I am glad you had a great time there. I’m about to visit after 25 years! So glad I came across your video. Love the enthusiasm.

This is worth watching! Living simple leads us to living healthy...

For a vlog, i find it too long before i even watched it. But, man! I didn't get bored. I want more! This is a documentary! This is so good. I love the coverage, edit, music...everything! Keep up the good work and take care.

Good thing you didnt just visit the popular tourist spots in the Visayas. The places here in northern Luzon are almost always not featured by foreign tourists. I hope you also visited other provinces up north.

I just missed some vlogs you had in Philippines. This is one beautiful vlog to mesmerize!🇧🇭🇵🇭

Those drone shots of the rice terraces are stunning! You just don't know how you've captured the beauty of the countryside. Thank you for sharing this with us. Safe travels.

I've seen many travel vlogs. Yours by far has been one of the best, if not the best. You highlight not only the tourist traps bu you also showcase remote areas and the locals' way of life. You're also very respectful of the culture, even if you did not really like some of the food, you were still respectful and appreciative.

Was worth the late post Gareth - i have to say this was a stunning episode - waking up to the rice terraces is just an experience - the drone shots and the music ambience is just perfect. So the convenient store didnt sell chips but hey we can settle for choccies haha. Was also great that ale’s known even by the local he really is 😉 i have to say i love the bloopers roll - haha

The Philippines is really a beautiful country. A must-visit for everyone

That incredible rice terraces was an awesome piece of living art, and I'm loving it so much. Just praying it will be taken care of and preserverd. Glad you enjoyed North as much as i do.

Wow gareth I am totally in awe, jaws dropped during those drone shots of the terraces!!! Epic! I have never seen this specific location in other vlogs. Wow wow wow! And when you said that your host was the founder of Tao, that made this more epic beacuse I love watching the Tao Expedition videos and for him to take you and tell you of his plans of doing the same in the northern region of Philippines made me more excited in the years to come.. Kudos and I am happy to subscribe in your channel :-)

I am constantly amazed by the beauty of the Mountain Provinces and the rice terraces! This year alone, I did 2 trips up north to 2 different clusters of rice Terraces. And both times, I didn't see Thanos! 🤣 This is the 1st time I've heard of that one in Bauko. It is true how serene and peaceful one feels in the mountains. It is perfectly fine to disconnect once in awhile and the Mountain Province is the perfect place to unwind and recharge - nice climate, crisp clean air, laid back vibe and a lot of smiling and friendly people! That bumpy jeepney ride would have been the perfect opportunity to test the GoPro7's hyper smooth feature. 😉 I have always been interested to try Tao Philippines' tours. I have always thought it was managed by foreigners. Gosh! I miss the mountains and the weather! Loved this vlog, Gareth! Well done! 👍🇵🇭😊 P. S. @garethleonard, you stood out from amongst the teens, both for your dancing and height. 🤣

Gareth. One of my favorite video of yours so far. It's simple, peaceful, and beautiful. Always interact with the locals especially the kiddos. Thanks again for sharing your experience to the rest of us. Love it Gareth!!!

Gareth Leonard, your video and your story moved a lot...What beautiful Islan! wishing you the best!

I'll be there in a few weeks! Awesome channel bro! This is getting me pumped! I was near that area but didn't quite get that far north, but I plan on going all the way up this time.. take care!!

Such a great part of the world for beautiful pictures and people. I truly enjoy you and your adventures! Excellent!

You have the best video of capturing the amazing Rice Terraces. You connected with the people. Great job!

I feel you bro at 11:50. Wow! I'd love to go there, amazing place! This vid has just been my favorite!!! I know beaches are beautiful but that site for me, is far more beautiful, it's different! Landscape, those terraces carved by hand, peaceful place, everything about it, like you said, LIFE IS GOOD!!!

The narration you did on the first morning when you wake up at your base camp, describing the emotion your going through showing the place what your eyes is seeing through your lens is like a poetry to my ears and before I knew it, I got teary eyed and I'm a hard knock old soul. First time ever. Nice work

Wow! Gareth that drone shot was awe spectacular. The rice terraces is so beautiful.

You are so authentic, appreciative and genuine Gareth. More power to your travel journeys. You make me proud to be Pinoy with your Philippine travels. You appreciate our country and our culture more than some Filipinos I know and it's just so refreshing. More power!

This has got to be one of my fave vlogs featuring the phils. you can really tell the joy and peace through your narration. so much more than the typical touristy beaches. what an experience.

- Cool! My initial goal was to go to Northern Luzon, but somehow I made a crazy decision to travel south. If/when I return to PH, I will go north! 💪🏼

Another great video Gareth, the rice terraces and the scenery we're absolutely breathtaking. Be safe on your travels sir and looking forward to your future shows.

I’m from Benguet and re-watching this video again. One of the best vlogs about the North of my country. Love that one,too, of Fearless and Far.

your videos are really great, i'm enjoying them! your appreciation of the Philippines (and not just the tourist spots) is pretty evident, well done!

You're one of the most passionate travel blogger out here! Thank you for exploring the country and taking in your perspective with the unplanned agendas. It was indeed felt all throughout your travels. The content sincerity as well as how it affected you, that's a real deal. God bless on your future travels and thank you for sharing.😊

This is so beautiful OMG I wanna go back to the Philippines for good. I miss home so much, thank you so much for this refreshing vlog.

What a beautiful place you took us to.. Thanks for sharing us your traveling experience Gareth... Glad you like the beautiful places of our country, the Philippines..

I love this episode. My favorite travel vlog so far out of all the youtube channel. You really get a sense of the place from the shots, music, lighting, etc.

Wow man you’re vlog is so beautiful make me happy and I cry because our country are so beautiful 😍 thank you for your beautiful adventures take care be safe and may god bless you ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍🍀🍀🍀

Your great storyteller, i got hooked! i have watched the whole video, especially those drone shots was pretty amazing! just wow! that's life i been dreaming when i retire someday! silent, simple, peaceful life! But now i face my everyday reality working in a noisy city! :( i think you worth a subscribed! Can't wait for your adventure in Palawan!

The drone shots of the rice terraces are beautiful! Born nd raised in La Union, now lives in the US, and I haven’t even seen the terraces! Thank you for sharing! That’s why I still call Philippines my home😌! So nostalgic of my life back there

Very lucky of you experienced the beautiful views/ tourists spot in my country Philippines..the hospitality of my fellow countrymen I’m so much proud .. And I’m glad you’re enjoyed it.

I’ve been to Mountain Province but haven’t experienced something like this yet, I hope they can build an experience like this while still preserving the tranquility and way of life in this place.

I love your video. It's very peaceful and I think the air is so fresh.

Amazing travel moments on the mountains of cordillera.....and the accomodations superb!!!!!

Thank you for sharing this trip as usual you’ve shown the best part of philippines, thank you.!

That kind of place that I want to stay in my entire life.. Wow so beautiful and peaceful...

I got the same smile and happiness when i went up to Banaue and Sagada back in 2018..

Thank you Gareth for showing the beauty of our country to the world. Truly enjoying watching your videos. Keep it up and Filipinos for sure are glad that you have appreciated and enjoyed your visit.

I love watching your videos man, I haven't traveled much in the Philippines and I really appreciate you sharing your experiences in all your travels with your subscribers, you kinda bring us with you on your adventures. Thank you again. You are one of my favorites travel vloggers.

Awesome Adventure!!!! I’ll be there in that neighborhood this January for medical & dental mission. God’s Best for you Gareth Leonard.

Very good storytelling and great drone shots of the rice terraces and the mountains!

thanks for sharing to the world your trip to Philippines and to Mt. Province...so wonderful, i am from Mt province in Bontoc.,,thanks guys.

I am from the Northern Luzon (La Union Province) and I am just teary-eyed watching you and hearing you describe your journey, how you admire nature and your first-hand experience with local cultures. I am completely engaged from the start of this video.

What a nice experience! Thank you for coming to the Philippines!

The place is amazing. Beautiful. There is a sense of calmness I can feel it while watching your video. love it!

im blown away by how simple and beautiful the sceneries are.. wow

Hi Gareth I’m a huge fan of your videos. Indeed my country Philippines has more to offer when it comes to world class natures and of course the hospitality of people. Looking forward to see your amazing travels. 🙌

that is so much relax place i've ever seen.. i love it.. incredibly beautiful...

You're so lucky to explore the beauty of the northern part of my beloved country. Thank you for appreciating local foods and most of all the Filipino people. You should also visit Batanes. God bless you and stay safe.

God. I still watch this video every now and then. It just feels so good watching something so relaxing and peaceful. It is a luxury I just can't afford.

I've been to Vigan, also up in the north and I love the history it has. The buildings are kept the way they were during the Spanish colonial, their food, and the fun Kalesa ride.

Very nice video you have here Gareth... the editing is very good too. Peaceful and beautiful place. It makes me wanna go home... Enjoy the Philippines and enjoy life. God bless.

I feel like im watching a movie..thank you so much for this..im a filipina, sadly i haven't travel all over the philippines yet. Our country will always give you or every traveler an emotional attachment for sure. Always take care!

I lived in that area for 3 months and I miss the serene, stunning view of the rice terraces. Beautiful place.

I am completely blown away with the beautiful scenery. And one of the nicest people are the mountain people. Been there several times and I love the people.

I've just started watching your videos in youtube right now Philippines to be exact! men that was amazing places you've been . This episode made my mind blow'n. Keep it up Bro! Hope to explore Philippines one of this day.

Wow!!! Salamat Gareth for showcasing this wonderful place...we love you bro.! Again SALAMAT!!!😍😍😍

Your shots are by far the most beautiful I've seen.

I love the scenic nature, people and very relaxed vibe of Mt. Provinces. It may not be for everyone - but it’s home - a different world as time slows down forces you to slow down and reflect.