Charley Boorman rides the jeepney

A popular United Kingdom-based TV show that airs in the National Geographic and British Broadcasting Corporation channel is featuring the country’s unusual methods of transportation.  Entitled “By Any Means,” the travel documentary presents host Charley Boorman and his cameraman Paul “Mungo” Mungeam, as they go around using rare transport vehicles.

Hosting the crew and providing information on the country’s interesting modes of transport, the Department of Tourism (DoT) accompanied Boorman and Mungeam in their journey which includes sidetrips to alternative tourist spots.

“Apart from presenting accessibility of our different destinations through our creative means of transportation, the show also highlights the unique facets of our tucked-away destinations,” said Ace Durano, Secretary of Tourism.

“We made certain that the group will have a one-of-a-kind feature on the Philippines.  We had them visit interesting locales such as a monastery in Bukidnon, a fishing farm in Camiguin and a pineapple farm in MalayBalay,” shared Eduardo Jarque. Jr., DoT Undersecretary for Tourism Planning and Promotions. 

“By Any Means” planned a 10-day trip starting from Davao to Manila.  They rode a skylab from Davao to MalayBalay where they transferred to a fruit truck to reach Cagayan De Oro.  From there they took a Supercat to Camiguin, then hopped on to a navy boat to Bohol.