My VERY LUCKY Evacuation from the Philippines!

Borders were closing everywhere. I lost my passport. I was trying to find a way to get out of the Philippines so I could get back home before everything shut down and I would be stuck in the Philippines for a long time...and I can't believe how lucky I got!
While all this was going on we did a little exploring around Panglao. We weren't allowed to travel around the Island of Bohol at the time but we were allowed to dive in our immediate vicinity. So we dived the most iconic dive site in Panglao, the northern reef wall with the school of sardines.
It's sad to think that my freediving adventure in the Philippines has come to a close for the time being. I was really enjoying my time there. I was really enjoying my training there. I'll definitely be back as soon as I can! :)
If you are keen to learn to freedive in Panglao check out M'ocean Freediving: / moceanfreediving
To learn to freedive online click here: www.freedivingfamily.com
To follow me on instagram: @adamfreediver

[@blackjack9505]

The sardines avoiding the divers for social distancing 😂

[@alvincolina6769]

🤣🤣🤣

[@bmona7550]

Even they know edi wow

[@hazelvigo3255]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@phii7001]

I guess that the sardines are racists as well🤣

[@willyou9153]

They dont think outside the water ,they have no brains 😁😀😁😁

[@alteffour872]

while most filipinos stuck at home, the only sardines they have is what on the cabinet, and there you are, swimming with them

[@marikitliwayway6703]

Haha 😂

[@user-sm2bj2ry4x]

😆

[@kezlee1666]

😂😂😂

[@hazelvigo3255]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@ft3045]

What a phenomenon .catch them by hands as many as you can and make sardines out of it.

[@TMAdventuresT7]

I’m still in the Philippines and glad I’m here, had to make the decision not to go back to the UK and I’m 100% sure it was the right decision, stunning footage my friend and fantastic editing, stay safe Bro ✌🏽

[@neilsant1194]

Advantage is that the islands/beach or resort you currently are will be like exclusively yours for as long as lockdown is there... no too much over crowded beach... plus u practice extremely social distancing. Only fish socializing.

[@TMAdventuresT7]

NA Santi haha absolutely, I had the beech to myself yesterday here in Antulang Dumaguete, as long as your not in a group it’s fine the police allow this. Stay safe my friend it will soon be over 🙏🏻

[@elaestioko7655]

Wow! You're spending your community quarantine in Dumaguete. We are on our 3rd week lockdown here in Manila (not aloud to go out except to buy food and other necessities. You're lucky 😊 stay safe, enjoy the fruits, veggies, seafood and local dishes. Sun and salt kills the virus, so its better to be at the beach more often than in the city. God bless

[@TMAdventuresT7]

Ela Estioko Good Morning from Valencia, Dumaguete Ella, yes the home grown produce and seafood is unreal, supporting the local economy also, we just been hit with the permit system where only one out the household is allowed to get groceries, medication etc...so no more Dauin beech runs, I got friends in Manila and feel your pain, both Manila and Makati were always going to feel the brunt of the lockdown before the rest of us. Do what you need to do to stay positive and focused, it will soon pass and we will be back to normal soon. God Bless my friend 🙏🏻

[@katalahan]

Keep safe in dumaguete. Currently lots of covid cases in UK. 😉

[@tsankotsankov760]

Probably the only person in the world who can laugh at the crazy situation he was in. Love your positivity man! I hope you and your family will stay safe in that crisis!

[@carlosmatos6395]

Se nota que Adam tiene plata. Muy poca gente puede pagar un viaje a Philipinas... yo no puedo pagar eso.

[@bmona7550]

Actually even people in the small cities there still laugh. The covid cases outside Luzon isn't that many

[@williamberger2866]

I did the same thing as him. Just make the best out of the situation

[@raindy9850]

A Very Filipino trait actually.

[@genkuroshuriken3502]

Quick note: It is normal for us Filipinos smile and laugh in the face of any adversity. :)

[@dylansprouse7128]

In behalf of all Filipinos in the Philippines we would like to say " Thank You very much Mr. Adam " for having a wonderful and happy vacation here in my country and We wish you good health and safe trip back to your home in Australia ❤🌈🇵🇭 Hoping that you will visit again the Philippines soon 🌅🌄 Mabuhay and God Bless! 🙏

[@reignheart2908]

This video proves how healthy the ocean in this part of Philippines. Lots of fish and beautiful and healthy corals.

[@brynhard]

Is it a protected area?

[@kelliv2995]

Reign Heart It’s so sad that we have to point this out. The world should be a protected area 🌎

[@krussshhcongkyot8354]

Rich of Marine biodiversity

[@willyou9153]

Do we still have the ocean ?i thought we lost them too ,i sea i sea😁😁

[@ngMamamo]

Ssshhh! Keep quiet China is listening

[@VenturiLife]

What a beautiful place, the Phillipines is amazing...

[@Kitiwake]

To visit.

[@NoName-cx3gk]

When you have enough money...

[@mckulit2790]

So come and visit after covid..be sure you bring your stuff take some vid.and im pretty sure we will watch it..come come come!

[@marijolivitzky4336]

jen jay Antulang resort is far from Dumaguete, and Apo Island (few kilometers from Dgte), the diver's paradise has nice beach.

[@jamesmichaelnogar5498]

@@jenjay7144 not all

[@user-us7hm4pz3g]

Man you'll remember this episode of you're life when you get much much much older. You might tell it to your grandsons.

[@neilsant1194]

That us what you call "exclusive vacation of the lifetime".

[@chrisd5263]

Being quarantine in the beautiful island in our country feels like heaven, you can't feel that there's a bad situation happening in the whole world.

[@williamberger2866]

Well not really true. Checkpoints everywhere you go on the streets. Beach and restaurants are closed. Only 1 or 2 people in the family get quarantine pass and are allowed to go through checkpoints to get food etc. Meaning that you are stuck inside.

[@joshmcnulty5950]

Incredible! The best video I’ve seen in a long time, I got literal chills when I saw the thousands of sardines swarming and dancing around you 🤙🏼 I need to go on one of your trips.

[@sadiyahrawat98]

I’m at home in self isolation and missing being in the water so so very much. So Here I am binge watching your videos and living vicariously through you!! Hope you and the girls are safe and healthy xx

[@AdamFreediver]

Well now I join you in self isolation haha :) We are all safe and healthy :) I hope you and your family are too!

[@chupepsurlok7326]

@@AdamFreediver please back here in the Philippines after pandemic 😊

[@MrGambino28]

What a beautiful way to get stranded...in the island paradise Philippines. 😁

[@willyou9153]

That attitude is infectious😀😀😀

[@williamberger2866]

Well, Checkpoints everywhere you go on the streets. Beach and restaurants are closed. Only 1 or 2 people in the family get quarantine pass and are allowed to go through checkpoints to get food etc. Meaning that you are stuck inside.

[@sammychicken3457]

Incredibly beautiful. I could see that footage in a National Geographic documentary. The irony that bellow the water is a call, peaceful environment but on land it's global kaos at the moment.

[@jewelleryh3562]

when you're in quarantine in PH it will be heaven,feels just like a vacation .

[@leoreoibardo9294]

his wife and child need him.

[@jewelleryh3562]

yeah,who doesn't want to be with their family with this kind of situation right? what I am trying to say is why not enjoy and be calm and look at the positive side in time like this. internet and other stuff are available to be connected to his family😒

[@Sawtje2]

@@jewelleryh3562 Yeah, very nice if you're away from your family in a foreign country for god knows how long. Lovely. Also, this is the Phillippines - not exactly the ideal country to be in during this crisis.

[@jewelleryh3562]

@@Sawtje2 so what is the ideal country to be quarantine huh? can you just please be happy that even though many people were away from their families they find ways to be positive and happy.

[@osuasphiee879]

Not for everyone. I'm stuck in the city, it's kinda scary here.

[@ramonlegs3076]

In the province there was no scarcity of food, theres always veggies and rice and everything.

[@yannhuang6996]

I'm currently in hotel-quarantine as well, haven't got the chance to see even a beam of sunlight for the last 14 days. Tomorrow would be my 14th day, finally !!!

[@JaMes-dr8zt]

Ohh my god. Im here curently at Canada right now dealing with corona and snow. I wish I was there at the ocean. That positivity tho. Well done!

[@willyou9153]

So you love sardines eeh?

[@avbhev]

Toronto??

[@ronb7062]

i love his laughing. makes anyone's day bright.

[@AdamFreediver]

Thanks Ron :)

[@mailayongco6286]

I love your positive mindset despite of the misfortunes. And I can't avoid laughing when you're laughing hahahahaha. Thank you Adam!

[@AdamFreediver]

Thanks! Well there wasn't much I could do besides laugh haha

[@d0nbran]

Lmao me as well

[@raynardyu7441]

Those are some of the most stunning underwater footage I've seen

[@pillows666]

Holy crap you are like the king of sardines! I can only live vicariously. This is absolutely breathtaking!

[@mommybree1783]

Lol

[@tgg766]

I almost cried when I saw that ton of sardines so beautiful.

[@ruwenbaldon]

I'm speechless... wow... INCREDIBLY AMAZING....

[@AdamFreediver]

Thanks bro!!!!! :)

[@mckulit2790]

Come and visit...come come come.....!!

[@mckulit2790]

Best video i ever seen..you will never regret even in a worse situation.you can feel the paradise

[@tk-dz4uj]

I love how you're still positive and still smiling despite what happened. 😊 Glad you're able to go home! Fan for years now! Hope to freedive with you when you're back here! Stay safe 😊🙏

[@L_Leocel]

You have such a happy demeanor, considering the circumstances you got into. Way to go!

[@JesusisKing602]

I can't count the number of times I said wooow when u started diving with the sardines

[@PauSinaj]

That smile and optimism that you display, i love it and it keeps me coming back for your videos, the diving scenes are a bonus too, bless you

[@olansua8102]

Wow, looks magical.

[@ajhi7199]

The view there is soooo amazing. 😍I was not able to go there when we went to Panglao. Thank you for showcasing the beauty of our country- Philippines. :)

[@DennisD619]

A moment of wonder and a glimmer of hope, make me say to myself this too will pass. Thank you for spreading positivity.

[@teddymac9487]

Beautiful moments and incredible shot guys thank you for sharing

[@abelardoandolong7859]

You didn't realize all these flight cancellations brought you to discover paradise called Panglao. Breathtaking pics of the school of sardines! You have been so positive dude all throughout.

[@eNeVeFamily]

Crazy times we are living in... Man, swimming with Sardines looks beautiful.

[@edzgaralde8585]

Absolutely amazing the magical shot of the sardines wow

[@hanzohasashi1530]

Glad you made it home my youtube mentor😊. I'm a local here in Panglao where you stayed recently. I learned a lot of freediving techniques from your YT videos and used it in my daily living as a local spearfisher here. Was hoping to meet you but the time doesn't come along coz of the crisis. Thank you for visiting our place, till next time😉!

[@alyzza1753]

Sana all 😭

[@Zee_1003]

your positivity and cheerfulness is amazing!!!

[@BataSug_POV]

I'm jealous i can only stay underwater with my swimfin for only like 15 seconds HAHA

[@lidawaydamasen5847]

Lucky to be Stranded or you might have missed that grand encounter with sardines in their playground.

[@carboz7]

You are a very happy person - always smiling even though you were in a crisis! Inspired by your positivity.

[@MrCruz_TEDM]

Glad all is well! Thank you for all of the amazing content and helpful tips. Ive been diving for years now very addicting! Out here in Nor Cal and everything's shut down here till the 1st. 6 days to go.

[@appleromas694]

wow perfect drone shots under water with this millions of sardines, loved my home province.

[@amiehardin9273]

In awe of your positivity despite the hindrances and headache you’ve been through. Same here lucky to catch a flight out of cebu via taipei to seattle and only been stranded in cebu for a couple of days, despite having to emergently catch a flight to cebu from davao before they all shutdown domestic flights. Btw video with the sardines were fantastic!

[@johncrebbin1191]

Good to have you back safe and well. Looking forward to catching up with you and the girls when all this is over... fingers crossed for Deep Week in November :)

[@uniquecorn4995]

I just had a very happy tear. This is amazing!

[@thodeus]

6:08 I have to watch this part again. Amazing.. gotta learn to free dive soon.

[@JaylenSmokey]

Those sardines are amazing! It's like you're swimming through rain clouds Hope you'll be back to our country soon. Videos are amazing! Stay safe out there, do the proper precautionary measures before going to the gals. Cheers!!

[@AdamFreediver]

Absolutely :) I won't see them for 12 more days. I can't wait to get back to the Philippines :) I love it there!

[@gracejonesgj3368]

wow so amazing magical diving with sardines...thanks for sharing and i like you when u laugh and smile ,you're a happy person .lovely fam as well.see u soon in the philippines and bring ur fam.

[@suprun_dao]

You are such a positive guy!!! Thank you for this atmosphere! 💙💙💙 All the best!

[@nanivon]

The shots with the sardines are really amazing. I haven’t experienced swimming with the sardines in my country. Will better put than in my bucket lists.

[@kordapyo612]

My experience with sardines is delicious, straight from the can in "Tomato Sauce".

[@LiZa-rt9ui]

@@kordapyo612 🤣🤣🤣😅😅

[@JuanDayOff]

Come back soon. I'd be happy to dive with you at Anilao Batangas, very near to Manila, and lots of beautiful diving spots, 😍

[@DC-wp8cr]

You are adorable ❤️! What a way to report on a terrible situation! Laughing and smiling

[@hse4342]

loved it! looking forward to the live stream

[@kjpare]

Sadly i wasnt able to see you bro in personal. I miss diving with the sardines in napaling point. Good times! Have a safe trip bro. Can you say hi to wei for me haha from dive ta bai group in bohol.

[@mellow8066]

When everything is ok hope u visit us again here in PH.be safe n gl 🌊🐨👪🌏✌😊😷😄

[@AdamFreediver]

Absolutely I will! I love the Philippines!

[@samuraiwarrior369]

I'm looking forward to seeing your PH vlog soon... Stay safe beautiful people.

[@nashexplorer5000]

WOW! Mind blowing shots. Absolutely stunning.

[@ArchieS-id8lf]

Wow. I was getting stressed watching all those cancelled flights, boats. But the sardine run , amazing.

[@michikomsc]

I was supposed there by April but Corona happened :( Soon!!! Love the vid!!

[@AdamFreediver]

Soon indeed :) You'll love it when you get there!

[@whoanderer]

Wow! Those underwater shots are AMAZING!!! 😍😍😍🇵🇭

[@IslandLifeFishing]

“Fish vortex “ so awesome!! What a healthy looking reef. Learning lots about video composition from you. Thank you

[@earlsouth]

Glad you made it back to Australia safe and sound! The officials here on Maui are asking us to stay in our homes until April 30th. So, I'm looking forward to your live streams. 😃 Best wishes for you and your family. Aloha!

[@AdamFreediver]

Wow that's a long quarantine period but definitely necessary! Live streams coming :)

[@AnarinaTV]

The footages underwster are amazing :)

[@conradotecson1067]

You're one of the best nature photographer/ blogger. I enjoyed watching this video. Wonderful nature experience you had.

[@carlsunio1233]

Dude , thanks for showing Philippines to the world. Panglao is absolutely amazing! Happy to see you that you finally came back to your family in australia safely.

[@WittyShali]

Its really stressful chasing from one boat to another and flights being canceled. Been there to bohol 3weeks ago before manila lockdown. Glad your back home. Keep safe bud!

[@AdamFreediver]

Totally agree! I think it was the most stressful week of my life haha :)

[@WittyShali]

Hope to see you soon back with your lovely wife and daughter!

[@JanuWaray]

That cloud of sardines engulfing the lady was simply enthralling. Sadly, I can't swim, so i'm overjoyed to do it vicariously thru this vid. Many thanks! Stay healthy and safe!

[@PinasInsider]

Wow,..just wow...my beautiful homeland bohol..I'm glad you enjoyed your vacation..just love the positivity dude.

[@mcmyrgonzalez3873]

You are such a positive person. I hope you could come back to the Philippines soon!

[@johnstockers9219]

Woow very best experienced swim with sorounded of many fish..😀😀🤗🤗🐠🐠🐳🐋

[@thesuperiorbench6307]

This stressed me out haha. The editing just doesn’t do it justice how much u would’ve been scrambling around to do different tasks to get off the island ;) Glad u made it out tho, love from the UK

[@OurSimpleCreation]

Wow! awesome video with you guys swimming and all those sardines around, very nice!

[@tripsandtravels]

Wow! Amazing videos. I felt like i was watching dance ballet under water. Would have been nice getting quarantined in panglao ( one of my favorite places i visited) instead of cold yvr. But home is where we need to be at this precarious times. Thank you for sharing.

[@monstadable]

Quarantine in a hotel room seems much worse than quarantine in the Philippines

[@AdamFreediver]

Hahahaha true but after 14 days I get to see my daughter :)

[@potusumanbibingka]

indead. 😁

[@carlosmatos6395]

Todo el mundo esta pasando por esto. Ese maldito virus llego también a Venezuela. Maldita puta sea con China, como llego esa mierda de virus desde Wuhan, China a Caracas, Venezuela... ojalá yo pudiera estar donde tú estas, Adam, en una playa...

[@angelotiotangco4549]

Lol

[@jougalit6335]

it's ok..no human around..he practice social distancing...he is with natural aquarium good sir

[@rauldempaire5330]

Remind me again: why would you put your passport in the seat pocket of an airplane?...

[@Tralaw97]

HAHAHA so reckless

[@user-ln4jx4xf3o]

Maybe it was really destined to happen 😂

[@bmona7550]

God's plan to give him extended vacation I guess 😆

[@calllialea]

Ikr 🤯

[@okiksCancel169]

that is how beautiful the Philippines are...and thanks for having you Guys...

[@sujer1821]

God bless you AND your family adam... stay safe. Still loving your dives videos AND all the beauty life at sea.

[@VMankevofficial]

congrats to your 100k subs Adam.

[@AdamFreediver]

Thanks! It happened so quickly that it got me by surprise :)

[@HPTM]

Hello from Arizona!!

[@AdamFreediver]

Hello from Australia!!! :)

[@thaedab]

I love your positivity despite all the things you have gone through! Keep safe!

[@ShanicornBeauty]

Awesome video and I admire your optimism!

[@EthanYeo1]

5:24 had me in tears 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@rendtech]

The sardines are fleeing the caronavirus.

[@salvadoroars]

Did you just call Adam a virus 😆

[@LeoBrightLight]

He is carrying it

[@bmona7550]

@@LeoBrightLight Don't worry he has a mask

[@paparaph5787]

Hahahhaahha 😂

[@bmgabon5891]

The most beautiful underwater shots i've ever seen,stay safe!

[@elsierogers556]

This is the best video i have seen in all vlog.in the philippines.

[@wildorchidxxx2644]

Yes that was stressful having to book several flights and kept being cancelled. But at least you had an amazing time with the Philippine sardines

[@MK-jq8xl]

I wouldn’t mind being quarantined In a place like this 🤷‍♀️

[@christianmaydizon9985]

Im just so happy you arrived safe in your country adam.. God bless u and your family!!

[@manchowyin]

Wow! Great to see you made it home!

[@robertarodriguez2279]

It's a great blessing to get locked down in this kind of environment: where we live in a stress-free surroundings, living the simplest and basic way of life, connected with nature & it's taken-for-granted wonders, worry nothing but the current situation...., and above all, treasure life one day at a time.

[@emconsolacion7950]

why don't you stay you got a lot of sardines to eat, lol, anyway, good to know you arrive safe and sound down under.keep safe

[@artifexmom3824]

We’re glad that you enjoy in our country 🇵🇭

[@eishaacatubig9812]

You are very light and positive person. You keep smiling when challenges around. I live near panglao. So I enroll free diving course. Been inspired.☺️💕💖. Keep safe to you and your family🌹

[@thtmtrvlr5014]

Hey adam what kind of gear are you usingß PS: absolutely love your videos and they brought myself into freediving too.

[@AdamFreediver]

Those are Molchanovs fins and aqua lung Sphera mask :)

[@rayland4028]

Do you have still plans going back here and exploring other diving sites in the Philippines?

[@CarlGal0015]

Yeah you guys are so lucky.. me and my sibs just imagining the ocean and freediving.. while stock in our home.. and you guys there just enjoying it.. im so jealous!

[@whitephoenix1513]

Thank God you made IT home Adam. The VIDEO with the sardines was really awesome.

[@ludwigolimba5315]

By the way, it's Bangag or Bang-ngag (Hole) :D Crack is Liki or Li-ki in Bisaya.

[@ktravels4817]

Ludwig Olimba Mao gyud

[@andersonlei]

The color of the mask can match your Wetsuit. 😊 Stay safe and hope you and families stay healthy.

[@AdamFreediver]

Hahaha that's super important! Sending love to you and your family Anderson!

[@stevereyes3322]

Awesome photos n video. Incredible adventure huh!! Hope u can come back to enjoy the philippines more next time. Stay safe!!

[@dianachern4234]

Wow, that must be so stressful! Glad you made it home!