An Unexpected Surprise In The Philippines (
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 มี.ค. 2023
- Ah, the Philippines. I was happy to be back. I didn't have much of a plan on this trip, I just wanted to go somewhere off the beaten path. Laoag City, in the far north of Luzon, seemed like an interesting place to start. It was the home of the Marcos dynasty, whose son was the current president. Little did I know, the president was actually visiting the city that week -- I had to try my luck and see if I could meet Bongbong. Who wouldn't, with a name like that.
Along the way, I formed a new gang, received some of the best hospitality of my life, and discovered what a Filipino empanada looks like. This was shaping up to be a good trip.
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Kamusta! 🇵🇭 Probably one of the top requested countries, I'm finally here, and definitely not complaining. Let's make things happen.
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My wife’s family is from Vigan. You will see her family’s name everywhere. Singson. We visited and were treated like royalty.
A cool resort that’s fun is the Fort Ilocandia resort. Imelda Marcos Reagan Gorbachev and other leaders of the day stayed there. And it’s cheap.
About 10 years ago I spent 7 months in cagayan de oro on mindanao. I had a great time volunteering there. When you bought the drink off the motorcycle the guy did the mouth open thing. Very common there haha
Pls go to Mactan Cebu where Ferdinand Magellan landed
Stoked to have to back in action! Great day starter
I watch a lot of these travel vloggers on TH-cam. All with similar style of no destination, not much editing, just roaming around with a camera experiencing different people/cultures. You have the perfect balance of this, and being informative and educational at the same time. Not many of these vloggers have this balance. Keep up the great work.
You know @haraldbaldr and @baldandbankrupt ? Top 3 with @ sabbatical ❤
This man is a geographical encyclopedia
@@appelsab8319yup!
@@appelsab8319 they're the worst
Never seen so many smiling friendly people in any country. This must be the friendliest one. Plus safety, plus low prices, also very beautiful. I am sold.
This is my wife's home country. I've been there twice and we hope to return soon. The hospitality is quite amazing.
I lived in Mindanao for a year in '90-'91, working with Habitat for Humanity; it was a much trickier place then for "Canos," or I never would have left. Best people in the world, no question. Salt of the Earth.
Philippines 3rd happiest Country in the WORLD..
Very poor and still find reasons to be happy.
@@yOongi1106 pse share which country's are rated first nd second if Philipino is rated 3rd. X you
28:11 That youtuber you saw is a Canadian vlogger based in Mindanao for many years now. His name is Kyle Jennermann and his channel is known as "Becoming Filipino." Recently, the Congress of the Philippines granted him Filipino citizenship because of his passion for promoting Filipino culture.
Citizenship? Omg. Just to be a youtuber?
@@rgasta7765 you dont get citiznship just to be a youtuber. He has made thousands of videos over the years exploring filipino culture and people. He has already become Filipino citizenship is just recognition.
@@rgasta7765 Bruh. he's been in the philippines for 10 years now.
@@rgasta7765 No his wife is a Filipina. He has been travelling all round The Philippines from 2013 to dozens of islands learning the language, culture and traditions of Filipino people to help boost tourism in The Philippines. He also does a lot of humanitarian assistance supporting Filipinos that why the government honoured him with Filipino citizenship.
@@globalismoblackman Gf not wife. He’s not married.
The Philippines is the best. I love the Philippines and the Pinoy. I lived there for 3 years Married a Pinay and have a beautiful anak. God bless the Philippines. Mindanao is a great beautiful place to go I have been there many times .I LOVE MINDANAO The Hospitality of the Pinoy is unmatched in all the world I know from personal experience. enjoy your channel friend
I have been traveling to the Philippines since visiting while in the military in 1975. I eventually met and married a Filipina in 1981 and still visit regularly. Love it there!
I was fortunate enough to travel to the Philippines. I was there for three weeks. I went to multiple islands & cities. As a foreigner from texas I’ve never been somewhere so welcoming & kind. I hope to travel back someday. Thank you for bringing me back sabbatical!
Jeremy did u travel to other south Asian countries? How do u compare the friendliness?
@@rgasta7765 other countries are welcoming too, but Philippines were more vocal and not shy to foreigners.
@@jefrey488 That's what I've been thinking too
East Texas here 😎💪🏽👌, hope one day I can travel to the Philippines too 🙏🏽
Where do you land? Is it possible to explore in 8-9 days?
Philippines is a good country and the people are generous and lovely. Welcome once again to 🇵🇭
Pure gold! You are a great ambassador for all foreigners who aspire to explore the Philippines. Tall, guapo, charming, open-minded, respectful, adventurous, and multilingual! Really looking forward to seeing more of your travels!
You got my support, brother. No one does this quite like you. Keep at it and stay safe!
Well I do it, but dont film it ;) But thats because im not like that. I really respect this channel! Soon in the North again :)
I’ve been to the Philippines several times tried learning. Tagalog but only remembered a few words. I’ve been to Laoag City and went to President Marcos Tomb. Been to many places on Luzon especially Metro Manila. Many memories brought back to me. The Philippines is a bright beautiful place with beautiful people and wonderful foods
I miss the Philippines 🇵🇭… i was surprised to see such an amazing stadium in Laoag City. I was also shocked to see so much geo engineering in the the beautiful blue skies above in your video. Excited to see more of this wonderful country!
Yup , I'm always watching for the geo engineering. Was in Thailand in 2018 when the government quietly announced it would be geo engineering to combat the pollution(!!) of the fires outside bangkok, cloud seeding to make it rain. Since then I've not seen a video of Thailand where the sky is not a filthy hazy mess. When I was there first in 2008 the weather was literally perfect clockwork, including the rainy season showers , an hour or 2 every day. I imagine the pattern is very different now, more droughts, more floods.
Tommy, you're one of my favorite TH-camrs, your call at the end was genuine and I will definitely support you on your way! Used to live in the Phils, nice to see you enjoyed it too! Take good care!
My favorite vlogger in my favorite country. Thanks, I hope to be there soon.!!
I accidentally stumbled onto this channel and I’m so glad I did. This dude makes these videos so interesting and he has a swag in front of the camera that he doesn’t even notice because he’s just himself 👊🏼
I'd love to go there. Filipinos are very nice people. One of my best friends when I was in high school was from there.
Philippines is perhaps my favourite country to visit. It just has such a warm vibe.
Always a good show Bro.I work with Philipinos in Australia and they are the nicest friendliest people you could imagine.Great friends indeed
My wife is from Laoag and I am a New Yorker we live in Upstate New York closest to Rochester. We enjoyed your TH-cam video.
I'm filipino and he's taking me places where I've never been before. I'm getting to know my country very well watching his youtube videos. ...and in a much authentic down to earth way which I would very much prefer too. Much entertaining and can just keep on watching more of it. Thank you. I tell you, it beats being home sick.
I’ve been trying to wrap my mind around the Philippines for 9 years it helps that I live here but still always surprises and new destinations.
You are right filipinos are the kindest and friendliest people.
Love it there. Friendliest people in the world...
I've been married to a Filipina from Naga City, CamSur for 51 years
By far the best travel logger on YT, keep up the good work Tommy
Laoag City. Vigan City. Philippines. And you came from El Salvador. Sabbatical, you are everywhere! Enjoy the hospitality of the Ilocanos! Take a side trip to the beaches (as you know, Ilocos is along the sea on the west and on the north side). And BTW, if you happen to visit Hawaii (which I know you will eventually), you may find a good number of people there speaking the same language (Ilocano). Safe travels.👍
It's so nice to see you visiting Philippines sir most of the time i watched your vlog wjen your in Africa or Argentena or Brazil and Venezuela. I myself been living here for 7 years now i'm from the state of Florida God bless and enjoy Pjilippines
PH is awesome 🇵🇭 haven't been yet but all the Filipinos I've met are good people. Empanadas makes everything better, too 😋
I love Philippines can't wait for more content from this beautiful country, I got married couple weeks ago to a filipina in Davao it was the best day in my life.
MINDANAO is mostly very safe. Maybe a few regions are questionable. I❤the Philippines 🇵🇭
Never miss a Sabbatical video. Been subbed since the early videos. TH-cam is their own worst enemy these days.
PATREON - I'm in! You ma boyi!!
Ive been waiting for this. Welcome to the Philippines buddy! Keep exploring the unexplored remote areas and have fun!
Always excited for a new Sabbatical video!!
As soon as you stated that not many tourists go there I bacame interested. Filipino people are always so warm and friendly.
Yes. That’s been my experience also. Even in America, Filipino people have been the nicest.
I will go back once they become like Mexico 🇲🇽 fully open with no requirements or testing.
I am not a patreon of any other channel but I will gladly join yours.
I lived in the Philippines for 4 months. I love the people and the food!
4 minutes in and can already tell it’s going to be a great video. Thanks for showing us these places Tommy
Love this series & that family, the love!!! Thank you for sharing with us! You make me crack up, your sense of humor is everything!
I noticed most vendors and drivers in Ilocos are honest, they didnt try to ripped you off 😊
Philippines is my favourite travel destination. Enjoy!
Same here
as an Italian who experienced Filipinos ... I totally respect this people, I wish in Italy we would have the some of their attitude (toward gays, ladyboys and anybody who wants to live the way he/she likes respecting law and community.. some times I feel like Filipinos are centuries ahead of Italy on this type of development.. and if quality of life is quality of people you have around -not money- then the Philippines rank near the top of the work ranking) ❤❤❤ love and tons of respect for the Philippines and their people.
This whole episode is so fun to watch. I like how you carry your cntent, how you interact with people you met along the way.
You were smiling all throughout the video. That speaks a lot about the Philippines! Great video!
Kiitos!
Best travel vlogger out there. Very respectful and fun
We Patreon'd ya buddy! You're our hero. Keep up the vids that don't suck!
You're very adventurous! You went to Ilocos Norte & Ilocos Sur which I never visited when I was there many years ago. I was born & raised in Laguna, Southern Luzon. Lechon on a tricycle! I feel homesick now!
Man you were just in New York then El Salvador, and then Morroco, now Philippines. How fast you get across the globe.
Good scenery of the countryside. Thank you for the nice hospitality of that family; very good people.
Thanks!
Nice vlog you have there.. keep it up. Keep us informed & updated, bro!
Awesome Tommy. This was a great look at some real life Filipino culture
I was waiting for a new video.Great content,as usual.Greetings from Croatia!
Thrilled to see you in Phil, have a beautiful time!
Great work brother! Philippines is the best! Definitely some of the very kindest people anywhere in the world.
Thanks love your work
Tommy,
You are one of a kind. Hope you get your company back. I would love to see your start up company take off.
I came across your channel today and I like what I saw. It's a mix of documentary and vlogging. Immersive, interactive. Perfect ingredients to survive in a tough neighborhood. A foreigner like you visits shady neighborhoods in the Philippines with those traits, will be a lot safer than a local from a different city.
Phillipinos are cool people who speak many different dialects, believe it or not, not all Phillipinos understand each other fully.
Haha true .. i speak hiligaynon and i dont understand cebuano dialect
😂😂😂😂😂 TRUE 😂😂😂
Haha yes, that's probably why English language come to play
@@joehinds29988 they don’t need to because that would over lap the other languages
I have watched a whole lot of vloggers but this one is really different. subbed already
Your one of the coolest travelers on yt! Keep spreading the good vibes around the world 🌎 God Bless 🙌
This is going to be good, really looking forward to your interpretation of Philippines.
Holy smokes, that Filipino family didn't know they had Sabbatical in the house. Literally! Safe travels!
whoohoo in the Philippines ... Lookin forward to this 1
Love the Philippines
Love to watch your videos Tommy,thanks for sharing ❤️
Its my first time to see the interior of Sta. Maria Church which is a UNESCO world heritage site. Thank you I'll visit it someday
Just found you and subscribed. Love hearing the NY accent and seeing you in other cultures. Your pronunciation or the languages are a blast.
I am a Canadian presently living in the Philippines. I love it here; People are very kind and always friendly, which makes me feel right at home. I come from the island of Newfoundland, where, during the 9/11 incident, many Americans landed and were taken into the homes of the people because of a shortage of hotel rooms. They experienced the
love and generosity of our people.
Greetings Patrick. Do you know what the process, and requirements of living there, are? I'm an American.
I am from there, thank you for featuring my hometown. Happy travels!🤙
Living in Philippines and been watching your videos the past few years. Enjoy brother
I've been to The Philippines quite a few times. Interesting place to be.
The Philippines is the best!!! Can’t wait to go back
Thank you for coming
What a raw vlog, very spontaneous ! Love it !
Make sure you like and comment to support this man. We must protect him at all costs. Also his link at the end of the video.
You are worldwide! Another new destination! Another fantastic adventure!
Don’t worry about it you are the
celebrity have fun in the Philippines 🇵🇭 stay safe
Yessss sabbatical in my homeland!!! Enjoy bro!!! I hope this is one of many epis!!!! Btw expect A LOT more subs as long as you do right by the filipino people!!!
There are a variety of EMPANADAS in the Philippines, depends on the province you're in. Thanks Sabbatical for featuring Laog, Ilocos, stay safe & enjoy tour stay. MABUHAY.❤️🇵🇭🇺🇲🙏
Thanks
thank you to allow us to travel with you, it's always interesting and educational
I used to go to the Philippines - Manila, surrounding areas in Luzon, & Bacolod along with the inland more mountainous areas like Don Salvador. Just found your channel & this is my third or fourth video of yours I think but you should do some more inland exploring of the islands, the non coastal areas. Last I was in Philippines was 2016. My wife is over there visiting now I wish I could be there too. Thanks for showing me what it's like over there now.
I joined your Patreon. I don't mind paying for great content, taking me on journeys that i will never get to visit. I'm not able to contribute much but i hope it helps in even some small way. Take care man, Steve in Texas.
Tommy! So glad you went to my region! I happened to be an ilocano too. Laoag is a beautiful and safe city. Hope you enjoyed your stay.
You are speaking Ilocano my friend, yeah not too many tourist go there, i like that you put historical background in places you go, the Philippines is extreme in terms of culture, language and natural wonders, i request you continue to do your own vlogging style, exploring the places not shown by other vloggers...good to see BBM in the picture.
The phillipino people are so respectful and courteous what a beautiful country thanks for the vids
Amazing! Here to support. A friend recommended you. Enjoy Philippines! I miss my homeland.
Welcome to the Philippines Sir. Glad u are here in my beautiful country. Mabuhay ka!
Keep up the amazing content bro ! Stay safe as well :)
The Philippines is my 2nd home, I've been travelling there since 2008. The people, food & culture is wonderful....@sabbatical I highly recommend you visit Bacolod city & immerse yourself in its history & try its famous Chicken Inasal & a mountain resort called Mambukal.....safe travels 🙂
Hi what so special about bacolod?
@@rgasta7765 every place in the PH have different things to offer. food. places, etc but the people and the energy are the same
Godbless u Tommy… your a very impressionable linguist. Hope you gonna do some more Philippines blogs… I can’t wait to go back there
Thanks for the ride :) I enjoyed it man.
10:21 Sabbatical: "How do I eat it?" Woman: "Just eat it". 😂😂😂
¡Finalmente! I thought you got lost somewhere in El Salvador lol. Great to have you back bro. Saludos desde Nigeria 🇳🇬.
lol
Welcome to the Philippines 🇵🇭. Enjoy your stay. You are amazing vlogger.
Good job. Some great content and enjoy all the interactions.
I'm planning on going to the Philippines next month. Hopefully everything goes well :)
jeesus your vibes are different on this video, you look happier than ever
Your videos are the best. Will support you as best I can bro