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

[@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]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@grethelkaterecile8601]

Indeed hahaha

[@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 😁😀😁😁

[@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

[@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 😊

[@베르동알렉산더]

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".

[@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 🤯

[@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.

[@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

[@ramonlegs3076]

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

[@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.

[@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 !!!

[@BataSug_POV]

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

[@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.

[@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??

[@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😒

[@Maubari]

@@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]

@@Maubari 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.

[@lidawaydamasen5847]

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

[@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

[@pillows666]

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

[@mommybree1783]

Lol

[@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 😂

[@eNeVeFamily]

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

[@mailayongco]

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

[@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!

[@tgg766]

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

[@raynardyu7441]

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

[@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

[@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

[@JesusisKing602]

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

[@MK-jq8xl]

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

[@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

[@L_Leocel]

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

[@ronb7062]

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

[@AdamFreediver]

Thanks Ron :)

[@thodeus]

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

[@teddymac9487]

Beautiful moments and incredible shot guys thank you for sharing

[@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 😊🙏

[@edzgaralde8585]

Absolutely amazing the magical shot of the sardines wow

[@DennisD619]

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

[@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.

[@EmoryJacob]

any advice on how to come home after leaving a beautiful place like that without being totally bummed out? haha ... i guess Australia isnt too bad tho either haha

[@johnstockers9219]

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

[@bonjouring9719]

Its "BANGAG" means hole in bisaya. not "BUNGUNG"...👌

[@ArchieS-id8lf]

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

[@olansua8102]

Wow, looks magical.

[@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!

[@PinasInsider]

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

[@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

[@wileyvidal7416]

I wish they Have JOLLIBEE in Australia..

[@rayland4028]

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

[@ykGibzei]

What is one thing you wish you learned earlier when it came to free diving?

[@AdamFreediver]

Proper equalisation techniques and to never push myself. To make training fun and enjoyable always :)

[@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. :)

[@vernonnery22]

7:55 She was like beaming up to a large alien ship above her.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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 🤣🤣🤣😅😅

[@whyme8068]

I wish I was stuck in paradise!!! 🤣

[@AdamFreediver]

hahahahaha True but right now i'll take Sydney happily

[@alyzza1753]

Same :(

[@freddiereadie30]

No hospitals or doctors in paradise. If you get struck by the virus, they would have to pluck you out of there with a military helicopter.

[@andeiparado3847]

Tubataha,check it out.

[@temperateortropical161]

F R : Except you wouldn't get sick there unless you're eating processed foods when all those freshly grilled sardines and other seafood are available, as well as other fresh foods.

[@corentinchailleux2854]

Hey mate what kind of shooting gear you use? (would love to get into underwater photo)

[@AdamFreediver]

I use a go pro and a Sony A7s mark 2

[@emconsolacion7950]

@@AdamFreediver thats why, good equipment

[@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!

[@tamaradabney8699]

Wow...you are really lucky with the timing. Probably going to go nuts in the hotel, but at least you’re in Sydney and your next and last stop will be home. Be well. Corona is helping the planet breathe while threatening (and taking) the breath of humanity. I continue to seek the silver linings of this event. I hope more people will wake up to realize we can no longer take the planet or community for granted.

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@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 :)

[@d30punisher80]

breath taking video despite the pandemic your video gives positive VIBES awesome stay safe dude

[@AdamFreediver]

Thanks! I appreciate that :) Nothing else to do in times of crisis but stay positive :)

[@3amYTofficial]

I love the BGM when there is too much sardines, what is the title of the songs Adam?

[@coolsamawe]

14:20 ph military vvip convoy

[@AnarinaTV]

The footages underwster are amazing :)

[@melodybdlc3095]

And I'm so proud that I'm born here in Philippines 🇵🇭😍#ProudtobeFilipino

[@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, 😍

[@sirjoemotovlog1567]

Fishes are also practicing social distancing in the philippines...they might lost their population if one is infected...hehehe Enjoy the Philippines guys...!!!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@paolot7899]

congrats 100k subscribers

[@appleromas694]

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

[@vincentcosmecrisologo8879]

wow!! super nice shot with sardines

[@JaylenSmokey]

Adam I think it's bangag not bungung. :D It's cebuano for fissure or cracks, in tagalog bangag means dumb or idiot. Hahaha

[@AdamFreediver]

Hahahaha oh how brilliant! Okay well my Cebuano just improved

[@mikhred]

It is either "bu-ong" (broken) or "bu-ak" (crack).

[@strangertime8288]

Bangag means hole in Cebuano.

[@JuanDayOff]

Yeah, thats Filipino dialect for you

[@ronaldcuevas2611]

wow nature below great!!!what you will do in Australia if you are back? So you will be lockdown due to covid19. Are you happy you are enjoying the nature than stock up in the house or city

[@henrikfriis-mller3295]

Its all fun and games untill a whale comes and eat them.

[@narcruz9008]

PH is realy not that much playgroud of Shark or whale..we have one the biggest one but glad to say they are the friendlies whales i told you just visit cebu and witness it by yourself .

[@ellenbulay5918]

JEG ELSKER DEG FM ... I never heard any news eaten by whale in the Philippines.

[@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 😭

[@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.

[@ItsBillieFox]

Hey Love the video! I've recently just come back from the Philippines due to the corona virus! was planning on building my channel over there but obvs cut the trip short! Manage to get some content though!

[@akinonino]

The cracks are actually called "bangag" hahaha

[@TalkToMeInTagalog]

💕💕💕💕🇵🇭

[@EthanYeo1]

5:24 had me in tears 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@heartyflakesvlog2794]

It's beautiful and amazing diving experience. But please don't kill the sardines. It's Filipinos treasures

[@wonderv8]

imagine if those sardine try to eat you, lol

[@robertolumen7143]

Such an amazing experience, a close encounter with the gazillion of sardines. 😍😍😍

[@jeddanDavid]

you'll have alot of subscriber in the Phil. adam just like "make it happen vlog"

[@aquillesanhaw3388]

Not thousands its a millions.

[@VMankevofficial]

congrats to your 100k subs Adam.

[@AdamFreediver]

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

[@micoy10]

You have a very positive attitude but why the hell did you leave your passport on the pocket ha ha Ha

[@AdamFreediver]

Hahahah trust me I was asking myself that same question haha

[@HPTM]

Hello from Arizona!!

[@AdamFreediver]

Hello from Australia!!! :)

[@louiemarcsalva]

Too bad you cut your great time in Panglao short. I'm so happy you managed your way out. 😊

[@surface2wherever]

Great vid again, Adam! How did you arrange for someone else to pick-up your passport? Seems so unusal.

[@AdamFreediver]

It was very unusual! haha He had a letter from me saying that he was there to pick it up and I arranged with the airline that they would give it to him when he arrived.

[@freddiereadie30]

@@AdamFreediver Under normal circumstances, they would require you to get a lawyer to notarize your letter to make sure it really came from you.

[@Goaly123]

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

[@stingdelbd]

Adam, do you have plans to come back here in Philippines after those an expected incidents you had encountered..? Always keep safe my name is Bernard Delgado from Makati City, Philippines...

[@merrylmarana]

wow so amazing shoot under water i love it, i'm a filipina but i never been in Panglao, thanks God u back in Sydney safe , keep it up Mr Adam and thanks for sharing this wonderful experienced of yours in Philippines.

[@danielward2515]

Currently in the Philippines and 'stuck' until Saturday. Did you manage to see any whale sharks?

[@AdamFreediver]

No whale sharks this time but hopefully when I get back :)

[@tobytan7002]

He is the whale shark lol