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I feel like we should say this video is not sponsored by Malagos Chocolate. Rex, the head chocolate maker and farmer, is a sailor that we met thought another local Filipino friend. We love chocolate and this is one of the most unique chocolate destinations we’d ever heard of…that curiosity is what brought us out to this Heirloom Cacao Farm.

Most of us grow up thinking we know what it is. But the truth is kind of shocking—that sweet, familiar taste you’ve known your whole life? It’s a far cry from what the ancient Mayans and Aztecs considered a gift from the gods. Because chocolate was once the chosen ceremonial beverage. They believed it gave strength, vitality, and even mystical or hallucinogenic effects during ceremonies. (And they weren’t far off! Cacao is packed with natural compounds like theobromine, magnesium, and antioxidants that boost mood, energy, and heart health.)
But deep in the volcanic foothills of the Philippines, one family is preserving something truly rare: one of only 19 officially recognized heirloom cacao sites in the world. What we discovered there completely changed how we see (and taste) chocolate.

We dive in a little deeper into the details on our website if you’re curious: https://www.gonewiththewynns.com

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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
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 Real, Pure Chocolate is the BEST
02:08 Anyone Can Tour Malagos Chocolate
03:53 A Native Tradition Drinking Tsokolate made from Pure Cacao
06:15 Beautiful Location & Chocolate Therapy
08:37 Bean to Nib Chocolate Making Factory Tour
09:50 Nib to Bar Chocolate Making Factory Tour
15:17 It’s Truly a GARDEN Resort
16:17 Chocolate R&D – What Makes a Good Bar
20:30 How to Create Craft Chocolate in a Small Kitchen
25:57 How Many Chocolate Bars come from One Cacao Tree?
27:35 Cocoa Liquor – Professional Chocolate Tasting
30:28 Single Origin Heirloom Bar – Professional Chocolate Tasting
32:12 Commercial Chocolate – Professional Chocolate Tasting
33:37 The Small Farm Chocolate Conundrum

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