Beautiful DOMINICA, Nature Island | Banana Lama Travel Vlog

Deep in the glorious rainforests of Dominica is a hidden oasis known as Banana Lama eco-villas. I had the privilege of staying there for 2 nights. In the last vlog, we trekked off-the-beaten path and zip-lined across 2 rivers in order to reach Banana Lama, Dominica. Now we had a full day to explore and enjoy this paradise in the jungle.

Banana Lama, Dominica provided us with an amazing experience. There's no better way to see the nature island than submersed in nature itself so I can't recommend it enough.

I hope you enjoy this short documentary of my time exploring the forest and gardens of Banana Lama eco-villas in Dominica.

Banana Lama: https://www.bananalamaecovilla.com/
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--- The Caribbean Series ---

This is Episode 5 in my Caribbean documentary series. If you're not up to date, make sure you watch my previous vlogs in the series:

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Previous Episodes 👇

Episode 1: Arrival in Barbados - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX31mETyioo&t=425s

Episode 2: 24 Hours in Barbados - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4O3NKj-U6gQ&t=408s

Episode 3: Stranded in Barbados in a tropical storm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw59nVWk86I

Episode 4: Crazy Journey to Banana Lama through the Jungle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYwO_OU3fH8&t=147s

The Next Episodes 👇

Episode 6: Exploring Dominica, from Rosalie to Calibishie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTNfu9soW0Q

Episode 7: Paradise in Calibishie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y2VmaZNuPc

Episode 8: Calibishie Beach Adventure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9yVkfE_6sM&t=338s
--- Behind the Scenes ---

This vlog has been the most challenging travel vlog to put together so far! I can't believe I had over 3 hour's worth of footage to go through and mercilessly cut down. I hate discarding footage or cutting it too short! Around 16 hours of editing later, here is the video. I still notice a couple of errors with it but it's better to post a video than never post it as it's never 'perfect'.

I was also annoyed as 2 filming issues occurred whilst making this vlog. First of all, I put too strong an ND filter on my drone whilst moronically using automatic settings which made for very grainy drone shots which were a nightmare to colour-grade. Secondly, somehow whilst filming at the river, 'rock steady' mode was switched off my Osmo and I had no idea so all Osmo footage is unbearably shaky. I really appreciate what a fantastic job my GH5 does of stabilisation now that I can see what regular footage looks like.
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Rosalie, Banana Lama Eco Villa, Dominica, The Caribbean
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Main Camera: Panasonic GH5
Vlog Lens: Leica 12mm f1.4
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