The Island Of No Return (Sailing the Philippines)

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  • Опубликовано: 16 июн 2024
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    Once upon a time not so long ago, there was a small island in the Philippines no sailor would dare venture to. Because despite it's beauty, Culion was known by many notorious names; The Island of The Living Dead, The Island of Pain, The Island of No Return.
    The citizens of Culion were not criminals, but they were feared and they were prisoners, sentenced never to leave the island. And while times have changed, the story and the island are far from ancient history.
    Beneath the tropical façade of a quaint fisherman’s village lies tales of an ancient disease, ingenuity and survival. A place so complex and curious that we simply couldn’t just sail by.
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    WE’RE JASON AND NIKKI WYNN. A couple of explorers, modern-day documentarians, and cultivators of curiosity.
    We’ve been chasing our curiosity around the world on wheels and keels since 2011. Why? Because curiosity is the key to unlocking life. It pushes us outside our comfort zone, softens our assumptions, and helps us embrace the great unknown. The more we let our curiosity lead the way, the more we discover about ourselves and the world around us.
    Things We're Most Curious About...
    GETTING OFF-GRID
    Our home is also our transportation and we spend weeks away from civilization and sometimes land. So self-reliance and sustainable living are a must. We've learned heaps about renewable energy, managing waste, creating safe drinking water and foraging for food. We carefully manage our resources and we’re always looking for new and better ways to do so.
    TALKING TO STRANGERS
    People are busy (even on remote islands) and travelers are a dime a dozen. It takes time to talk to strangers, and even more time to have a real connection. Going the extra mile to get to know someone is a commitment.
    Which is why these are our most treasured experiences. Setting off into the world with curiosity as our guide and nature as our compass. We talk to strangers and accept hospitality without fear or reservations. Both giving and receiving.
    ALTERNATIVE LIVING
    These are people who are doing things differently. Forgoing the mainstream, seeking freedom and living on the margins. Creative, unique and inspiring people who challenge our ideas of home and community.
    Our journey is ever-evolving but the mission remains the same: #CultivateCuriosity
    Timestamps if you like to Jump Around:
    00:00 Curious Culion Island
    00:35 Sailing out of Coron, Palawan
    04:44 Anchoring Lessons Learned
    06:56 Internet On a Boat
    08:33 Dinghy to Land Can Be an Adventure
    10:06 Meet our Culion Local Guide Pastor Hermie
    10:31 First Philippines TRIKE Ride
    11:13 Backyard Coffee Farm
    12:07 Traditional Filippino Coffee Roasting & Processing
    14:17 New Banana Variety
    15:04 Part 2 Divided Worlds
    16:25 Nursery for Leper Babies
    18:03 How Leprosy Was Spread
    19:04 The First Leper Nurses
    20:42 Eagle Stairway Tribute
    23:02 The Cure for Leprosy
    23:40 A Thriving Leper Community
    27:19 Spanish Fort and Historic Church
    29:06 Grocery Run & Back to CURIOSITY
    30:11 The Beauty of Learning Through Travel
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    #BoatLife #Catamaran #Sailboat #Travel #LifeStyle
    © Gone With the Wynns 2024

Комментарии • 1 тыс.

  • @ivor8275
    @ivor8275 21 день назад +383

    There are 3 RUclips channels that feature 3 new boats, all finished late, and with a weekly uploads. While each has a different way of telling their story, this channel just seems to be constant in quality, with positive storytelling , no bad language or constant problems , it is just a good high quality production each and every week. So glad that your boat seems relatively trouble free too.

    • @giles-df9yu
      @giles-df9yu 21 день назад +8

      The great one, ransailing. RUclips..

    • @adventurecrews
      @adventurecrews 21 день назад +4

      So true!

    • @CaribbeanHeart
      @CaribbeanHeart 21 день назад +9

      yes but they all lost the real content and became social media content creators in the process

    • @elizabeth4053
      @elizabeth4053 21 день назад +1

      Omg gosh he is gorgeous and his home is beautiful 😍

    • @AnthonyParr-do5jk
      @AnthonyParr-do5jk 21 день назад +7

      Yes especially the yellow one.​@@CaribbeanHeart

  • @laurieashley4306
    @laurieashley4306 21 день назад +242

    I love your channel so much because you not only take us to far away places, but you also introduce us to people and their stories. Thank you

  • @gardenrailroading
    @gardenrailroading 22 дня назад +223

    In my 40 plus years of working in the Marine Industry, I have found that the Filipino people are some of the best Sailors in the world and also some of the nicest!

    • @basilroland
      @basilroland 21 день назад +1

      Who's the worst ? never mind, we all know already .

    • @iainmcglynn833
      @iainmcglynn833 21 день назад +1

      An epic watch ❤

    • @ckeilah
      @ckeilah 21 день назад +1

      Yep. Right up there with Texans! 🤠

    • @anthonyrstrawbridge
      @anthonyrstrawbridge 21 день назад

      No need for motorcycle helmets either 😊

    • @giles-df9yu
      @giles-df9yu 21 день назад +1

      Russians

  • @richardjones3052
    @richardjones3052 21 день назад +199

    This is why you are my favorite channel. Beautiful people with a story well told and documented by a couple with exceptional ability to do so. Thank you both! Love your joy of life.

    • @donaldo1954
      @donaldo1954 21 день назад +17

      I came here to say exactly this. This channel with Nikki and Jason doing such a great job has become my all-time favorite. Thanks

  • @greatpix
    @greatpix 21 день назад +188

    So many sailing channels don't bother to go ashore to experience the culture and meet the people, other than to shop for groceries or eat out at a restaurant. There's almost no interaction with the people who live there. So thanks for putting out videos like this one and the one on the cashew harvesting/production. A+

    • @evinwhiteson4902
      @evinwhiteson4902 21 день назад +2

      Have you ever sailed to another country. Cause if you have you would understand that when you do there is no chance you are not not fully introduced to that country.there culture and there people. Its just not possible. Just cause some don't feature this does not mean there not experiencing sailing around the world one country at a time.

    • @yvonnekneeshaw2784
      @yvonnekneeshaw2784 21 день назад +1

      I agree completely

    • @chriskelly6559
      @chriskelly6559 20 дней назад

      Watch Sam Holmes.

    • @jackblah5842
      @jackblah5842 18 дней назад +1

      I'm considering starting a Chanel where I put a GoPro in a shopping cart and time lapse my grocery run and see if you can guess how much it costs. It should compete head to head with loads of sailing channels.

    • @jackblah5842
      @jackblah5842 18 дней назад +2

      @@evinwhiteson4902 I think that's the point of this comment. They put in the effort to crack that nut and deliver interesting content. It's not easy, that's why many don't deliver like this channel does.

  • @jackblah5842
    @jackblah5842 20 дней назад +69

    This isn't as much a story about a cure but more so about humanity. Some have complained your channel is getting away from sailing, but this is the whole point of sailing. Great storytelling as always.

  • @screddot7074
    @screddot7074 21 день назад +119

    In 1972, I was in the Air Force at Clark AB. working in what was commonly known as the junk yard. They say what is one man's trash is another man's treasure. There was an Irish Nun who ran the school at the lepers colony that would occasionally visit and I always felt disappointed that I cold not do more to help her. One day we received some property that I immediately knew where it would go. I didn't think anyone would claim it, but to be sure, I hid it in a warehouse until the Nun returned. The property was one piece school chairs. When she saw them she was so grateful and I was very happy I had found something so useful for her. I will always have the utmost respect for that lady.

    • @davidoverholt251
      @davidoverholt251 20 дней назад +6

      You were blessed my friend! You gave and only received your giving gift of love!

    • @antoniobuenaobra8282
      @antoniobuenaobra8282 20 дней назад +4

      Thank you so much for visiting that place.I’m from Luzon but never heard that place here in the Philippines.

    • @astroboy483
      @astroboy483 8 дней назад

      I was at Cubi 79-82. Lots of orphanages and places to give.

  • @dianeb95
    @dianeb95 21 день назад +85

    What an incredible story & place! Very humbling. Sometimes we all need to be reminded of the blessings we so often take for granted. Thank you for sharing that with the world.

    • @user-ti2zn2cs7k
      @user-ti2zn2cs7k 21 день назад +2

      These youngsters I tell you. I just love these Texans❤

  • @CarrieMtn
    @CarrieMtn 21 день назад +82

    Wow such a story of grief and sadness- but finished up with a group of people who came together to make a strong community out of it. Culion looks like a beautiful island- Pastor Herme did a wonderful job sharing! ❤

  • @maryj4876
    @maryj4876 21 день назад +53

    I'm Filipino but I'm not aware of the story. I only know the Culion island. Thank you for sharing. Glad your video just pop in my feed. Your channel is full of knowledge and interesting stories.

  • @ronaldwilliams9606
    @ronaldwilliams9606 21 день назад +56

    As a Marine who served in combat, that was so heart warming, I live and love to travel with you on your adventures. Thank you.

  • @pegwhite6533
    @pegwhite6533 21 день назад +61

    This wonderful video is just an example of why I’ve been following you for many years, even early RV years. I have seen and learned so much from the two of you. You’re excellent story tellers! As a member of an earlier generation (I’m almost 78), you touched my heart with your appreciation and understanding of history. Thank you for being so genuine and kind. 🥰

  • @SilentTrigger31585
    @SilentTrigger31585 21 день назад +36

    This is not just a Vlog, this is a service to everyone. Please continue doing this as we are not just entertained but informed. Kudos to you guys.

  • @bertanelson8062
    @bertanelson8062 21 день назад +82

    Consider: You are the Placebo. As human consciousness expands, we transcend ailments.
    It is lovely to hear that these people created a community in which they could thrive. Thanks to the ones who set it up with theater, work opportunities, etc. Thanks to those who came to help with love & compassion. Thank you Wynns for stopping to hear the story for us.

    • @nancybates1376
      @nancybates1376 21 день назад +4

      very cool video, and beautiful words spoken Berta Nelson ❤

  • @dennismatthews6660
    @dennismatthews6660 21 день назад +41

    This is an adventure channel, but so often an educational channel. Thank you!

  • @kurtarmbrust
    @kurtarmbrust 21 день назад +23

    The story of the cashews and the one about this island are what make the Wynns so entertaining. My wife is a Filipina and came to the US at 13. She is now in her 70's and only had a short exposure to her native country. Having only visited the Philippines once, I have really enjoyed these videos.
    The in depth stories of the places the Wynns visit is what makes their channel the best. Here's hoping for more great content.

  • @wildwestunlimited
    @wildwestunlimited 21 день назад +27

    OMG you guys!!!..... I have tears welling up as I write this to you. This is just ONE MORE "Nat Geo" episodes that educates us dummies all over the world about some of the most interesting HISTORY available! Who would have thought that such a damaging disease that wrecked SOOOO many families would have been THIS forgotten. I've known about Leprosy but I never knew it was THAT bad. If episodes like THIS doesn't get you to a million subscribers then we're living on the wrong planet! One day, there's going to be history books and YOU TWO are gonna be in it! Major love to you two!! WOW, what a video!!! THANK YOU for all your hard work on this!!

  • @1964Mooney
    @1964Mooney 21 день назад +40

    Has anyone ever seen the iconic parallel between your trip sailing around the world and financing it with tales of your voyages
    as did Slocum in his book, "Sailing Alone Around the World" in the 1890s where he too told the tales of his journey to help
    finance his travels?
    Always a great way to spend Sunday mornings watching your weekly installment. 🙂

  • @neripazreyes2606
    @neripazreyes2606 8 дней назад +2

    My first time in your channel and so glad this is the first of the series I intend to watch. I have heard and seen many beautiful Philippine Islands but this is the first time I know about Culion and it is so touching that only a heart of stone would not feel the loneliness of a leper colony. Yet the enthusiasm of the Filipinos outshone the sadness and created a vibrant community that vibrates to this day. Thank you. You made this FILAM very proud.

  • @maryj4876
    @maryj4876 21 день назад +33

    Beautiful place, beautiful people, beautiful culture, beautiful story. ❤

    • @bluets1112
      @bluets1112 21 день назад +2

      I am Fil. Canadian. But haven't been to Culion. My two siblings lived in Palawan for a long time.

  • @dianahampton8768
    @dianahampton8768 21 день назад +32

    You guys are awesome. Not only do we get to enjoy sailing but your adventures and the way you teach us about the world is really special. Thank you so much for doing what you’re doing and I am delighted to see your subscribers going up so much

  • @51marshmellow
    @51marshmellow 21 день назад +22

    As a long time follower (early van days), I value each post and appreciate you both for always bringing us the world through your experienced eyes. Your ability and passion for bringing us closer to each place you explore I find so enriches my perspective of our planet. This post moved me so much. The strength of that community through many bleak and terrifying times to then persevering to create a loving place to call home, gives such hope to all of us that battle whatever life's challenges put in our paths. Thank you for the compassionate lens through which you engage wherever you may be. I am always grateful for your insight and embracing of people and their lived experiences with dignity, respect, humor and always recognizing that deep down we have the same dreams and hope for our shared planet.Sending love from CT,USA, Ellen

  • @tezdejesus8384
    @tezdejesus8384 21 день назад +22

    Something about this episode touched me and I began to cry. Perhaps it was the things you talked about at the end - the little pills that stopped the disfigurement, the joy of your guide despite some family having been on the "other side," and how medical advances are changing lives. An amazing episode! I loved the recap on deck.

  • @larryharris8601
    @larryharris8601 21 день назад +24

    I started watching your channel for the sailing, Now I look forward to the stories you share with us. Thank you for bringing us the lives and spirt of the people you meet on your incredible journey. Your cinematography and story telling are top notch. Keep up the good work

  • @utubefroggy
    @utubefroggy 21 день назад +37

    If it at all possible, and it shows, your video logs keep getting better. You have found a niche and ot is something we look forward to every Sunday.
    Thank you for sharing.

  • @CH750TN
    @CH750TN 17 дней назад +12

    I think the greatest gift you were given here was Pastor himself. He wasn't just a guide. He was an ambassador of friendship and love. You couldn't have asked to hook up with anyone better.

  • @jonathanwetherell3609
    @jonathanwetherell3609 21 день назад +7

    I remember seeing kids with their legs in callipers due to Polio. I'm 68. My gran had one lung removed plus part of the other as a cure for TB. I remember the first inhaler for asthma coming in. It changed my life. How things have changed in this world.

  • @leehoffman3604
    @leehoffman3604 21 день назад +15

    What an inspiring video. Your comment at the end about how lucky we are to not have endured times of terrible diseases really hit me. Discoveries in the medical field are progressing exponentially. There will be a day when there will be no cancer and no genetic diseases. We all need to be optimistic about the future. I can imagine someone on that island years ago saying there would be no Leparsy someday. And then that day came. Great video, guys. Thank you very much. By the way, love the new boat. Congrats. You worked your butts off for it.

  • @whitneylake2107
    @whitneylake2107 21 день назад +12

    I worked for my neighbor, Dr. David Jacobus, in 1982, who had a patent on Dapsone, which was a Leprosy treatment. It was a fascinating educational experience. This episode really showed the continuing story. Thank you

  • @trekkermueth3074
    @trekkermueth3074 19 дней назад +8

    I have been enjoying your channel for years, but I have to say, this episode was exceptional. The presentation, the Filipino guide, the videography and the editing to make a complex story line so concise but filled with empathy and positive emotion. You managed to beautifully communicate the tragedy and incredible impact of leprosy on so many lives; the uniqueness of this special colony; the hero nuns who cared for the infected; the miraculous transition after the medical breakthroughs; and the wonderful place that Culion has now become. Thank you so much for bringing this incredible story to us. Best wishes on your travels.

  • @biyahenidyow2914
    @biyahenidyow2914 21 день назад +9

    This is where Curiosity brings us. I love how you immerse with the community.

  • @mr.mister4110
    @mr.mister4110 15 дней назад +4

    Dear Nikki and J, we watch regularly from NYC and we own land on Pujada Bay, Philippines. We enjoy your channel so very much and appreciate how the both of you embrace the culture and absorb the true colors of every story those around you share. The manner in which you participate in the lives of those you meet is absolutely touching and we admire you both for the respect and dignity you share with those you make your friends. Your episodes are the best in all of the sailing world because you never complain, you push through. You both are such a blessing to watch and we want to convey our love and thanks to you both. My wife is from Mindanao. One day if we build a dock in Pujada, (Possibly 2027, we would love to invite you to our humble home. We have friends who own a dock there. Maybe we can work something out with them so you can visit and go for a swim with us. That would be a dream come true!
    We love you!
    Daniel & Sarah
    Mindanao/NY

  • @franmacmillan6939
    @franmacmillan6939 21 день назад +13

    I love this so much! I've followed you guys for a very long time and one of the things I love most about your channel is that you touch on and meet people in their community that have meaning and we can learn from them! I'm 74 and still learning about different cultures and their history! I did travel a lot in my younger years but due to health issues, that has been curtailed, so I am following your adventures to see and learn more! Thank you from Windsor, Ontario CANADA

  • @kevinsoares4237
    @kevinsoares4237 21 день назад +5

    The HH44 is a powerhouse of new technology that needs to get the spotlight more often. We love your storytelling and would love to have more boat episodes out on the water! Keep up the amazing journey, you guys rock! #HH44 #TeamHH44 #LoveSailing

  • @977400Dana
    @977400Dana 21 день назад +6

    Another moving and wonderful episode! I began to tear up when we learned that the babies were taken away and the mothers could only look through the viewing window at their beloved child. This was in incredible story. I loved that Pastor is so proud of his home and heritage.❤️❤️❤️

  • @thomasw5430
    @thomasw5430 21 день назад +21

    Fantastic video. My first introduction to the history of leprosy was during my first visit to Hawaii. I heard about the community in Hawaii. Pastors enthusiasm is amazing. Thank you for the history lesson Pastor, as well as thanks to you guys for bringing it to us and all the others every week.

  • @abigailadams426
    @abigailadams426 21 день назад +5

    Your guide told the story so beautifully. What a heart.

  • @randomradzz
    @randomradzz 21 день назад +9

    ive been following you guys for a long time and other sailing channels, i gotta say you hit gold on this documentary stuff and i think this is what sailing/travelling is all about and also what sets you apart from the others. immersing yourself in the culture and sharing stories about the place. i know it takes a lot of research to this but please continue to do it! i am from the ph this place is not widely known in the younger generation so thank you for showcasing this island of hope.

  • @user-pe6hh4rp6c
    @user-pe6hh4rp6c 21 день назад +6

    What you did today was give everyone watching a gift. Thank you so much❤

  • @nicelourieyu3589
    @nicelourieyu3589 21 день назад +6

    i’m a Filipino and would have never known that this happened in our country..I’m shookt.. Thank you Wynns for showing our history….

  • @caseyleichter2309
    @caseyleichter2309 21 день назад +6

    A gift you have that I think sets your explorations and story-telling apart is how open you are to listening and understanding on their own terms, so to speak. It would be very difficult for me to take in histories like this without thinking of the historical context (of the disease, the culture, the outside forces, etc.). Each community is unique, has its own ethos and flavor - and I so much appreciate how you convey that.

  • @clm1002
    @clm1002 21 день назад +16

    Thank you for this episode. I am a Filipino and lived my entire life without knowing about Culion. It is rather embarrassing that 2 visitors from another land educated me about my own country. I am grateful nonetheless. Thanks again. ❤

    • @KenG....
      @KenG.... 21 день назад +3

      That's high praise for Jason and Nikki. Funny how we experience things through the lens of others.

    • @georgegilbert7347
      @georgegilbert7347 20 дней назад +1

      It is so common to find that people know more about what is in some distant location than they know about what is in their own neighborhood.

  • @pamiejo7778
    @pamiejo7778 21 день назад +3

    Culion Island : Your tour your life your experiences.
    What a tour of pain suffering hope faith healing and joy in the middle of such are death sentence for so many. The Filipino people on both sides has shown their is hope faith and joy even in the middle of such a painful part of history. The depth of showing us and convicting us how we can live our lives today. In the middle of tough times we can have joy if your eyes are not focused on self but each other. Working to better each other in education, implying what we have right now to help each other in faith, hope and joy and how it can be fulfilling and healing in our own lives.
    Tysm for bring us along on your life in self discovery.

  • @jimmyrosen9424
    @jimmyrosen9424 21 день назад +20

    Guys: For several years, your channel was running neck and neck with Itchy Boots as the best channel on youtube. Now that Itchy Boots will be off for about six months due to her accident in Africa, you just jumped to top of the heap! GREAT VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!

    • @TheRusschannel
      @TheRusschannel 21 день назад +1

      Zatara?

    • @JKwakulla
      @JKwakulla 21 день назад +2

      Agreed. I'll miss Noraly for awhile. Sundays after Church it was Itchy first, then the Wynns. This one was an especially good episode.

    • @giles-df9yu
      @giles-df9yu 21 день назад

      They'll never catch itchyboots, she will be back in September, considering the 70 to 90 days he posting delay runs. I figured out her delayed in America by the weather where she was. And looking to see when the event occurred..

    • @Plantandpeoplecarer
      @Plantandpeoplecarer 21 день назад +2

      Who?

    • @jimmyrosen9424
      @jimmyrosen9424 21 день назад

      @@Plantandpeoplecarer Are you an owl?

  • @garybaker6548
    @garybaker6548 21 день назад +6

    Jason & Nikki, I wish the like button came with stars--this was a 10-star video. I enjoyed watching as you did the tour, but I especially enjoyed the epilogue. It was so obvious that you had been significantly touched by what you had seen and learned. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @marclongwood8048
    @marclongwood8048 18 дней назад +1

    You two have become very good storytellers... informative and quite enjoyable!

  • @musicguy866
    @musicguy866 17 дней назад +2

    I love this story you shared with me today. That Pastor was the nicest well spoken man that shared a message of hope! Very touching! Thanks again guys!!! God Bless!!!

  • @debb9008
    @debb9008 21 день назад +5

    Patrick Swayzee was in a movie called City of hope.... where he was a Dr on an island with Lepers... it sounds like it was about Culion...It was a good movie... now I'm going to have to go back and watch it again to see if they mention the island name... safe travels... Deb from South Dakota

  • @lindadurst2290
    @lindadurst2290 21 день назад +5

    One of the things I love about watching your videos is I always learn something. Thank you for sharing.

  • @wallykramer7566
    @wallykramer7566 19 дней назад +1

    Excellent tour and review of Leprosy from 100 years ago! Nikki's comments about the progression of medical advancement was rather profound. Hopefully a cure for cancer is not too far away!
    With the new boats, you have leaped over the tailing bain of ICE engines quite nicely!

  • @lpettet1
    @lpettet1 21 день назад +1

    I'm so glad that you are curious. To go out of the way and show us such a community made my day. Keep curious and show us even more. One of the best shows you've had (glad you are back sailing and not land locked), and perhaps the best sailing channel.

  • @user-bh1lk9rj7j
    @user-bh1lk9rj7j 21 день назад +2

    Thank you for yet another inspirational message. Hearing the story of making the best of a devastating diagnosis turning ruined lives into a loving community. So glad you’re back on the water.

  • @TheRiseofSuperman
    @TheRiseofSuperman 21 день назад +4

    You guys are so good at this type of sailing / education / travel experience content. This is your super power. ❤

  • @Maoli2013
    @Maoli2013 21 день назад +2

    Sometimes I'm just speechless as you two allow us to share in your journey. This was one of those moments. Thank you so much.

  • @jacksgirl23
    @jacksgirl23 21 день назад +2

    You guys have an amazing talent for letting places and people shine! We would have never heard that sweet man's story and that of his beautiful city without your help! Thank you for sharing! ❤

  • @robertlhoyt9775
    @robertlhoyt9775 22 дня назад +10

    Awesome experience! Thank you for the visit.

  • @smartbiz888
    @smartbiz888 21 день назад +3

    I love your channel, your new cat, your stories, and your attitudes...
    Must watch for me, beats Netflix by 100 miles!!!
    Take care, and this was another tear jerker in spots...
    Thanks for bringing light to lives and places we otherwise would not know about...
    I've been in and out of The Philippines for over 20 years...
    Never, never have I heard about this place...
    Be Blessed...
    🙏🙏🙏
    👍😎👍

  • @2timkat
    @2timkat 15 дней назад +1

    Having watched your videos over the last couple of years, something that strikes me is that each viewing always leaves me with a nice feeling of positivity. Not airy-fairy positivity, but a positivity displayed through how you both react to challenges, or how you appreciate the positive side of whatever experience you portray in the video I happen to be watching. I don't like to seem over-dramatic, but I truly believe the kind of content you create is a good (yes, GOOD: value judgement intended!) influence on society. Keep it up!

  • @alias7
    @alias7 21 день назад +1

    By far one of the best channels on RUclips or any media for that matter. The story telling and the cinematography are absolutely National Geographic level. ❤❤❤

  • @karenpolansky9097
    @karenpolansky9097 21 день назад +2

    Great video once again. I was afraid something happened and you weren’t going to be posting. That’s why my first comment was that I was glad to see you. In any case, this week you once again brought attention to an area I never knew existed. So thank you again! ❤❤

  • @savannahsmiles67
    @savannahsmiles67 21 день назад +4

    This was a touching story. The sick and down trodden rising and showing what can be done if given respect,resources, and time.

  • @davidoverholt251
    @davidoverholt251 20 дней назад +1

    This is Memorial Day 2024, but back in 1944 and 1945 I am thankful for the Philippine People during WW Two! My dad was MIA in the Phillipine Islands for 9 months during the war, he hid in caves with a few Phillipinos, and they would sneak out at night and each garbage from the Japenese garbage dumps sites on the island they hid in! The war stories I was told still haunt me today at 72 years old! Thank a Vet for their service, as the politicians send them off to war, and then congress and the taxpayers usually let them down when they come home!

  • @marcanderson1073
    @marcanderson1073 21 день назад +3

    My wife is filipina. We watched every second with warm hearts for a great people. Thank You for this video.

  • @jmcgilvary
    @jmcgilvary 21 день назад +1

    After following you guys for some years, I am more impressed than ever with you as story tellers.
    That was awesome. So well done.
    Thank you

  • @beckyfields3319
    @beckyfields3319 21 день назад +2

    Thank you for this insight into this colony, it is a sad but beàutiful story

  • @Najitaka
    @Najitaka 21 день назад +4

    Incredible story, thank you for sharing.

  • @Mike-Hughes-Timmins
    @Mike-Hughes-Timmins 21 день назад

    Thank you both so much, this week you showed something that was so emotional. The pain of the mothers being separated and the joy of the hope in the community. it was a film full of tears and smiles. Keep up the great work guys. 💕💕

  • @user-oj2zt2nw5u
    @user-oj2zt2nw5u 21 день назад

    What you do better than any other sailors is the connections you make with the locals.
    Outstanding, educational and just plain entertaining.
    Keep up the good job, you are the best at what you do.

  • @exploringfindeverything
    @exploringfindeverything 21 день назад +3

    This is so special. This reminds me when I was in Molokai and it's leper colony.

  • @t.j.sortino7844
    @t.j.sortino7844 21 день назад +3

    How absolutely beauitful this islands story was! I think the islands history can be extremely valuable knowledge for us today. There is so much we can learn from these peoples past and how they not just survived but thrived in the long run. The United States could learn from this islands history and completely change the way we treat our prisoners. I believe the reason we have such high numbers of repeat offenders is because our prisoners are dehumanized and institutionalized mentally. They either forget or never learn how to be a part of a healthy thriving comunity. The epidemic of addiction and private for-profit prisons are equally responsible for repeat offender rates remaining high. The goal of any corporation is to increase profits and grow. Prisons shouldn't be corporations. Most all prisons should be rehabilitation and education centers. I just love the videos you two do! Such a great job you did at capturing the soul, the heart and the living history of this island! Thank you so much for this. 💙

  • @10mllowe
    @10mllowe 17 дней назад +1

    I am Filipino but have not heard about the story of Culion and the Lepers. The tour guide did a great job of story telling and incorporating his own family history. Thank you for this excellent vlog and sharing history that I have not heard of.

  • @AliasJimWirth
    @AliasJimWirth 21 день назад

    What a fabulous episode. Thank you for sharing this story and for having the interest to record it.

  • @MSHopps175
    @MSHopps175 22 дня назад +10

    Hi from Ladismith in the Karoo in South Africa ❤

  • @0924kumki
    @0924kumki 21 день назад +2

    hi my name is kenny thank you for show the small history of Philippine and vary good for the education thank you

  • @thehcorps
    @thehcorps 11 дней назад

    This is the content! Thank you for stopping over and spreading the positive, hope, love and community, Sail safe! 🙏🤙🇵🇭

  • @mshappy4413
    @mshappy4413 21 день назад +1

    Of all your journeys and all the enlightenment you have brought to us, this is beyond description..only the feelings infused in your story can bring so uplifting a feeling...ty soooooo much

  • @acerone10
    @acerone10 21 день назад +2

    WOW...What a story. TFS.

  • @cherylsibson2529
    @cherylsibson2529 21 день назад +5

    Getting " beyond Leprosy" was the attitude change that Cullon needed, Hope, renewal, changed perceptions, "The Wynn's are ambassadors of change|, be the change that you are lead to be Wynn's, pretty much that simple, sometimes simple isn't easy, but certainly doable with love and compassion. The wind of change, changed the " Wynn's" the greatest blessing you could ever receive.

  • @Marcus_Aurelius_1978
    @Marcus_Aurelius_1978 21 день назад +2

    Thanks for sharing the (Hi)story of Culion with us! What I heard out of everything was, a new hope! Thanx

  • @amgonzaga4299
    @amgonzaga4299 22 дня назад +3

    Watching from Iloilo City, Philippines❤❤❤

  • @giovannifiorentino8947
    @giovannifiorentino8947 21 день назад +2

    Nikki and Jason, you should get a sun drying box for preserving extra fruit. I just started drying mangoes. And salted mangoes. You guys are stars.

  • @donnawarmouth9329
    @donnawarmouth9329 21 день назад +2

    Love love this video!! Thank you for kindness in telling someone’s stories. Always showing respect to others!

  • @kenhansen4435
    @kenhansen4435 21 день назад

    This is probably the most captivating video you have made. Spell binding. You both have profound photogenicity that comes through without effort! Old timey Hollywood stars craved it. May you have fair winds always.

  • @gbsbill
    @gbsbill 22 дня назад +6

    Nickie, Jason I am not in the market for a boat. But if I was I love your boat. I would want one just like that. It looks beautiful while sailing. It also looks comfortable to live in.

  • @a-a-ron2336
    @a-a-ron2336 22 дня назад +3

    Good morning, let's gooooo ✌️

  • @sathdora2025
    @sathdora2025 20 дней назад

    Learning about all these communities opens the heart to see how much love is in the world.

  • @ellenkimble9963
    @ellenkimble9963 21 день назад +1

    You made me smile with this one. It was good to see how they came so far and thrived. Thank you

  • @pnuttheclownh2254
    @pnuttheclownh2254 21 день назад +4

    Let's ALL assist in enhancing GWTW's RUclips algorithm, like I'm viewing, liking and commenting from Quakertown, Pennsylvania, USA.

    • @scottmichaels6854
      @scottmichaels6854 21 день назад +1

      And yet they didn't even "Like" your comment.😢

  • @wannabe_sailor_777smith6
    @wannabe_sailor_777smith6 21 день назад +5

    If big pharma was around in the 40’s it’s a safe bet that only a managing treatment would have been offered. As there is no real money in curing diseases. This isn’t an anti-government rant or political rhetoric, it’s just a real description of the world today. All that aside, thank you Nikki and Jason for bringing this part of history alive for all of us to see. Great episode!

    • @jackwickman2403
      @jackwickman2403 21 день назад

      "Perverse motivation" is built into many systems. Seeking to maximize profit can lead to what you describe. Removing the profit motive from medical care could be a way to reduce this "perverse motivation". No one insists that the Fire Department must make a profit or be shut down. It is something that we want as a part of our society, so we fund it. Medical care should be no different.

  • @debh4190
    @debh4190 21 день назад +1

    Wow. Was totally not expecting this story, but SO glad you've shared. I most appreciate that you share your initial efforts to process what you had seen and what you have learned. I bet this experience will stick with you for the rest of your lives. Thank you for giving us a lot to think about too.

  • @cindyl542
    @cindyl542 21 день назад +1

    Thank you so much for telling us the story of this place. These are places and stories that we would never hear without you. I have been following you since your RV days and will continue to watch for your new adventures.

  • @jehovareyes5405
    @jehovareyes5405 22 дня назад +3

    Hello dear successful friend, where are the subtitles! My grandfather is upset, thank you

  • @CallieCatCuddles
    @CallieCatCuddles 21 день назад +1

    THIS... is what I've been waiting for! Travel adventures!

  • @bobram94
    @bobram94 21 день назад +1

    Thank you so much for this video. What a story of perseverance of the community. What they built is inspiring, to say the least. Have a great week, and thank you for that tour.

  • @gailmariage5318
    @gailmariage5318 21 день назад

    I was in tears and so touched by the hope and healing given to the desperate people with leprosy. They were so loved, even though there lives were so hard....the people here cared for those people and wanted their lives to have happiness and community. Thank you for sharing this place with us.

  • @elliephant25
    @elliephant25 18 дней назад

    This is the reason why I got hooked with your channel. You not only show us the world but the different stories behind different backgrounds and cultures. It has always been a dream to visit Palawan but with the rising prices. It's really hard to achieve. So thank you for bringing us there, and letting us experience the world with you. I always look forward to seeing your videos. More power to both of you!

  • @Cotterman06
    @Cotterman06 13 дней назад +1

    Thank you for finding passionate people to share with us. Always love learning about the stunning places you visit through the eyes of locals.

  • @terebianchi8772
    @terebianchi8772 21 день назад +1

    My first comment after watching for a couple of years. Great history lesson about Culion Leprosy community. Your host Herme was so humble & his own personal history was inspiring & touching. Hope was the theme. Culion Island of Hope!!! My favorite video you've ever done!

  • @philk90
    @philk90 21 день назад

    Oh my, you two! What a great piece and letting Pastor Herme tell his story. I've been following you for a few years now and I think I';ve told you once or twice. "You are amazing travel vloggers." You share so many of your experiences, the places and their history. You continue to search out human interest stories in addition to your own lives. Thank you for doing what you do. It may not be apparent, but you two, make the world a better place.

  • @johngroom7665
    @johngroom7665 21 день назад +2

    Oh my god Guys , This has to be one of your best episodes, I have watched many and never commented but this was realy something else another level. Well done take five .