Siruma, Camarines Sur —In today's episode, let's embark on a tour of "KiudKad - The Last Resort" in the picturesque, Camarines Sur, a labor of love created by Randall Dagooc. With no specific meaning to its name, "KiudKad" has evolved into a sanctuary for those in pursuit of an off-the-grid lifestyle and the natural beauty of Bicol.
Discover the philosophy behind off-the-grid living and the journey that led to the development of KiudKad, from its modest beginnings to its current sprawling 30-hectare expanse. Learn about the transformation of the Brownhaus, the intimate Lodge, and the use of locally sourced recycled wood in construction. The owner also shares the challenges of building in this remote location and the inspiration drawn from his global adventures.
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Discover the philosophy behind off-the-grid living and the journey that led to the development of KiudKad, from its modest beginnings to its current sprawling 30-hectare expanse. Learn about the transformation of the Brownhaus, the intimate Lodge, and the use of locally sourced recycled wood in construction. The owner also shares the challenges of building in this remote location and the inspiration drawn from his global adventures.
Reach them through https://www.instagram.com/kiudkad/
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00:00 Hello OG, I'm Randall and I'm here in Seruma, Camarines Sur and welcome to Q'yud Qad, the last resort.
00:08 So Q'yud Qad, actually it doesn't have any meaning.
00:28 So for the longest time, the locals here, every spot, they have a name.
00:34 Like Punta or like, you know, they call this spot Q'yud Qad.
00:38 So it's a nice sounding name.
00:40 I said, and might as well as respect for the locals here.
00:45 That's what we're going to use.
00:49 So in Q'yud Qad, we have four houses for rent.
00:57 The two there are mine.
01:00 So the brown, it's more of like a friend, a family, like a big group.
01:09 And then the lodge, the lodge is more of like intimate for couples or you know, small families.
01:20 We have a main house, that's where we stay.
01:25 The story behind Q'yud Qad is actually like our pandemic baby, right?
01:30 We realized that we're tired of the city life and then we want to get more of this experience, right?
01:41 So we moved out of Manila and then built something that was just super basic before.
01:47 Like a house and then off the grid, we didn't pay for electricity, we didn't pay for water.
01:56 And then, you know, we spent what, like two years in the pandemic, we were just here.
02:03 Then, like fish out of water, we're here.
02:07 Then learning everything, getting food, everything like that.
02:14 A lot of people are visiting and they like the place.
02:17 So we said, might as well just share it, the philosophy behind living like this.
02:26 Way back, this place is so remote.
02:30 So now, it's just fast to get here from Naga, just two hours.
02:36 But way back, like six hours from Naga.
02:40 So it's really far, it's so remote.
02:42 Actually, this barangay is one of the most remotest barangays in Camarines Sur, right?
02:50 At that time, I like camping and then just backpack and whatever.
02:57 So I went here, there's no trail yet.
03:01 I got here, I camped, I befriended the locals.
03:07 Then stayed for like four nights, just camping.
03:12 Then I went fishing with the locals.
03:15 Then I drank with them, like that.
03:20 I liked the place, I fell in love with the place.
03:22 So I came back.
03:23 I got a small parcel of land, so that's where it really started.
03:27 Now, it's 30 hectares.
03:33 [music]
03:38 So the story behind Brown is,
03:42 this was our first house.
03:46 It was just a hut, then there was a loft.
03:51 But then, after a few years, it was hit by a strong storm, it was totally destroyed.
03:57 So we had to rebuild it.
03:59 So this is it now, the Brown.
04:02 So it has a loft.
04:06 [music]
04:11 Then it has a living area.
04:14 [music]
04:17 Dining.
04:19 Then there's a pond.
04:23 Then there's also an outdoor dining room.
04:27 [music]
04:30 Then there's a view of the beach,
04:33 a view of the sunrise, a view of the sunset.
04:36 [music]
04:41 So the lodge, the studio, is small.
04:45 Before, the story behind that,
04:48 we used to live in Brown.
04:51 But then we started renting it out.
04:54 Then, when we were renting it out,
04:57 I was just camping on the beach.
05:01 So I decided to, like Mrs. said,
05:05 "Let's build a house that we can stay in."
05:08 So we built that house.
05:10 It was small, because I said, "We're the only two."
05:14 So, that's how it was.
05:16 And then we moved there.
05:18 Then, someone wanted to rent the lodge.
05:21 So we moved out again.
05:23 Then we rented it out.
05:25 And that's how we built the house.
05:27 So the lodge is just a studio.
05:31 It's basically good for, like, what,
05:34 three or four people.
05:36 It has this huge deck.
05:39 [music]
05:43 And then, a kitchen.
05:46 Yeah, like that. A studio.
05:49 In Brown, it's like 120 square meters.
05:54 In the lodge, it's about 45 square meters, I guess.
05:59 The construction of the house,
06:02 most of the materials used is local recycled wood.
06:07 Mostly, sometimes, in the barangay,
06:10 there are people who upgrade the house to concrete.
06:14 And then, they will bring in old houses.
06:18 So, I buy old wood,
06:22 and then I used it here.
06:25 [music]
06:33 It's a big challenge, because it's so remote.
06:37 And it's hard to bring materials.
06:41 And at the same time,
06:43 it's hard to find a workforce to build.
06:48 So, that's the biggest challenge.
06:51 And the weather itself, you know,
06:53 it poses itself as this huge hindrance
06:58 that you don't want to build.
07:03 You know, something like that.
07:05 So, that's our problem.
07:09 Yeah, over time, we've been addressing it.
07:15 [music]
07:19 There are times in my life when I've been traveling around,
07:23 backpacking all over the world,
07:26 and then getting inspiration from wherever I go.
07:31 And this is the amalgamation of my experiences.
07:38 So, it's kind of like there's no set theme, right?
07:45 So, it's more of like a collection of experiences.
07:49 [music]
07:55 I guess, the "Kyudkad" is something like a blank space for me,
08:02 in the middle of nowhere.
08:04 So, it's basically a blank slate.
08:07 So, whatever experience you derive from it,
08:11 I guess that's what's going to make it unique.
08:14 [music]
08:25 Living here, it's humbling.
08:27 It's a city, you have a lot of needs,
08:31 but then, you're here, you're able to live.
08:34 That's a small thing, but you're happy and appreciative of the small things.
08:39 [music]
08:48 The nightly rate of Brown is Php 15,000.
08:54 And then, the lodge, the nightly rate is Php 12,000.
09:00 So, hey guys, welcome to Kyudkad, the last resort.
09:06 Hope to see you guys soon.
09:08 And you may reach us on Instagram and Facebook,
09:13 @kyudkadthelastresort.
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