Was quite the trip. Will have to come back for another visit 😉🇵🇭

You should occasionally show maps in your videos. For example I'd love to be able to visualize where that peninsula was. You don't have to go crazy, just a simple image displayed for a few seconds over part of the screen would be really appreciated. Loved the video regardless. The Philippines is an amazing country.

My lolo (grandfather) was in the Bataan death March. He lived to be 91. He passed in 09’. Boy he hated the Japanese. Even during his last years, he had dementia, but I will always remember he would randomly start yelling and have flashbacks.

Subic Bay more like Sabbatical Bay

I absolutely love the Philippines, it's people , and the culture. Live there for 4 years but had to leave due to medical issues. I lived up in San Jose del Monte for about 8 months . Did the Pilgrimage for Easter to the Church of the Grotto. Lived down in General Santos city for about the same time. Then I met a girl from Cebu and moved to Negros Oriental around the Dumaguete area where I spent the rest of the time and got married in Cebu where my now wife's family lives. Oh how we miss being home. I consider the Philippines home now because I was treated better there than any place in my life even with my own family that are all mostly dead or estranged !!! It's the place of dreams❤️🙏🇵🇭. Like you, I hope and pray they don't get caught up in the craziness between China and America. The Chinese do treat the fisherman there very badly .

I agree with your assessment of the Philippine people. They are among the warmest and kindest I have encountered anywhere and I have never been to the Philippines.

ありがとうございます！Tommy for being generous to my kababayan (my fellow countrymen&women)i'm filipino living here in fukushima japan 31years my wife is Chinese from Hunan province met her when i was assigned working in japanese company in Shenzen. Visited her family&all the relatives in her hometown. Experienced their hospitality & countryside lifestyle will never ever forget.Wish you all the good journeys in life wherever crosspath with all the lucky people you meet &may they also share your good spirit in their journeys.

Keep in mind Latai. My dad was a US Army POW guard there. He befriended a POW artist who sketched him for cigarettes. Dad wrote an article about his experiences emphasizing how well POWs were treated. Article included the sketch. Eventually article was reprinted it Tokyo news paper, where esteemed artist recognized his work.. contacted my dad and invited him to visit. He and mom did, and artist and wife visited my parents in Clearwater, FL.

Amazing how great u can speak so many different languages, and very kind to all people, thanks for the vids.

Hey, I just discovered your channel and thought you were just some average travel blogger. But when I watched your content it felt more unique than the other. It was refreshing seeing just how real of a person you are and the fact you actually learn most of the dialects, i really respect that. I also enjoy your bits of education during the vlog. I feel like I'm in a history class that I would actually enjoy learning from. Your cool man 😎

'skin that was designed to live in the Irish bog'... I feel your struggle! 😂

No to war, yes to peace 🕊️

fascinating how you make it interesting to listen to you talk about historical events as you travel across different country

Always fun learning about a new place, your content is always great man. And comfy!

I love the no-drama ...authentic vibe from Tommy. Favorite vlogger.

I grew up in Subic Bay. My parents worked at the Satellite station there

My father fought four years in these waters, including the Battle of Leyte Gulf. His siblings and parents said "he was never the same after the war". Let's hope it never happens again!

Love Sabbatical's information filled videos....I've learned so much... Just watched this one for the second time...and learned more.

Thank you so much for doing this as I haven't been home since 1987. I know, shame on me! Brought back some memories.

Thanks for visiting our beloved country. Hope you enjoyed your stay. Much much more for you to see though. Keep safe buddy. 😊

Another great, informative, heartfelt video 👌 You really have a knack for for these "slice of life " segments Tommy.

Respect 👊 Much love from 🇨🇦 Keep it real brotha!

This is a wholesome video thanks sabbatical

60fps really helping with these, cheers!

It’s always a history lesson from you nice one

I am amazed you don't have more subscribers. Maybe because you seem so genuine, honest and likeable. ;)

Love your videos man. So different from most travel vloggers (more interesting) keep posting pls!👏

Fascinating thanks for posting 👍🏼 ✨

Your channel is amazing, Tommy. I really enjoy watching. I am super impressed with how many different languages you speak. There are no strangers in your world!

I was a Marine stationed in Subic Bay in 1990 .. Best duty EVER .. lots of good memories

Ive never been this early to a video. Can't wait to see the crazy things you get up to

Good content bro! You do a good job mate well done

Thank Sabbatical for giving us free History lessons.

you gained a new fan! thanks for the commentary, I am learning something from your vlogs.

Love your content bro.more informative vids like this!im from the philippines btw

This guy has integrity.. kudos.. good job in documenting this

Great show!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

I always appreciate your videos.

Good video Buddy. Thanks for sharing. I love the Philippines. Might see you there one day. 👍🙂

Notification squad! Good to see that you're safe.

Really enjoying your Philippines journey.

Dude Awsome video! I enjoyed the history lesson, good stuff

I like your vedio, you go deep in the country and show us what others don't do

best vlogger out there and it's not even close, i love the way you interact with the people, know a ton of languages, and most of all THE HISTORY, you are literally an amazing tour guide, im filipino yet i learned a lot of things just by watching your videos, thank you for being authentic in doing these kinds of videos man! keep it up

thanks for the info

Thanks for your videos. Your videos are great

It’s great to see you take so much interest in world history wherever you go Mr. Tom! Excellent content!

There's something calming about your videos that I appreciate a lot. The vibe of yours is laid back and chill. Looking forward to your next one. :) And that you bring up the history for each of the place you visit makes it even better. Keep going buddy!

looks amazing

Nice work man, great video 📹

Good work!

Awesome vid. My Grandpa barely survived the Bataan death march. And yes, he was carried by a fellow soldier who happened to be the older brother of my aunts husband. He fell ill with beriberi during the march.

Thanks Sabbatical Tommy. Great content 👌 safe journeys buddy. ✌️❣️

Something similar happened here in Scotland after the American naval base in Rosyth packed up and moved Tommy ! The local economy got decimated and the River Clyde has never been so empty .... By the way ,when you're hot ....You're hot ! Phew ...I can feel the heat through my tablet screen .

Love the Palmeiras Jersey 🫡 great Brazilian soccer time ! God bless you Sabbatical

Been waiting for a new one.👍👍

good job my friend, philipines and the people are wonderful

Hello from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 love your videos xxx

Great one!

been waiting for his videos

Skin that looks like I should live in an Irish Bog! Brilliant, thanks for making me chuckle, that's a classic! I feel for you brother x

Lived there for awhile, was also there when the situation started and got out right before the lock downs in March of 2020. Cheers Sab. Go hit up cheap Charlie's for a ice cold beer.

You are right about the Filipinos viewing Americans more favorably than their other colonizers, the Spanish and the Japanese. We were thought in our history classes that it was America that saved the Philippines from the Japanese. How McArthur kept his promise and returned there to liberate the Philippines from Japan. Yeah, most Filipinos love the Americans. 🇺🇸🇵🇭

You are awesome bro

Love your vlogs and Philpine looks so amazing

Great vid

Tommy, the "pretenders" can't match your erudite vlogs & the sense of history you mix in with current day life. You just do you and your fans will continue to enjoy it all & we appreciate you. Travel safe, brother. One love. W.

Great vlog!!!

To find the americans you needed to go to Bario Baretto and Baloy, thats where the bars are and close to where most Ameericana and expats in the area live. Its closer to subic town than the old base in Olongapo

literally one of the only channels that can keep my attention for a full 30 minutes...

Great video ! i like it !

It's so fun to travel with you. 재미있게 잘 봤습니다

Love your vids Tommy man! It's not just seeing new places and things it's learning a little about them too. Cheers from across the pond 🇬🇧

Another good video brother stay safe God bless

Thank you for this discussion on the Philippines.

Oh boy, next Tommy video. I think you have to postpone all important plans for later :D

Best vlogger out there, doesn’t go do tourist shit but instead engages with locals while educating us viewers. Appreciate your videos💯🤘

Thank you for all the cultural, historical, and geographical lessons.....enjoying thoroughly! Poco a Poco!

God Bless Bro!

Thanks

Cool place, very peaceful for the time being.

best travelvlogger, or atleast top 3 heheh... but really, one learn a lot by watching your videos

Great videos on the Philippines. We hear a lot of negative stuff about the politics there, but you have shown us a different side, as you always do in your videos.

If you want to talk to older military people, you should have gone to the Legion earlier. Or just about any bar in Barrio Barretto. They go home early, you have to go before the afternoon if you want to catch them.

Que bueno verte!, que pena que no puedo seguirte en Patreon...abrazoooo

Love ur content. Have been following ur vlog from the africa episodes. U know ur languages and history, a little like bald. Ur a cool dude. Ill keep watching ut vlog, cheers from Estonia/Finland.

Tommy you are awesome! 🤙🏼

Great content. All the best Tommy. Greetings from Kaohsiung city. Be careful with he blockade if you come here. I can show you some nice monuments related to WWII and other stuff.

Since you talked about the Death March and you were already in Bataan, you should have gone to "Dambana ng Kagitingan/Shrine of Valor"... The shrine was built to honor the Filipino and American soldiers who fought against the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II.. It's a big cross on top of Mount Samat. Even though it's on top of the mountain, a vehicle could go up there. The view is nice and you could actually climb the big cross.

Beautiful skies

Ey bro i enjoyd this so much bro and im tipsy as hell but i like it bro nostalgia country! keep it amazing! #love

Keep bringin' it Tommy! Killer shit, my Man! You are skyrocketing a fan base , your dedication to your craft is paying off Bro!

seriously, what a way to start my day/video picturing that place up in flames instead of its beauty. Damn Sabbatical LOL! haha Much love

Wow... Sabbatical you are amazing i luv u man...

nice video about I country I also love, the people are great and its a great place to ride a motorcycle, even traffic can be fun with the right bike

Nice video

If you were looking for WWII relics, you should've went to the area where Ocean Adventure is (near the old shipyard). There's a bunch of abandoned WWII ammo depots scattered across the area.

Enjoying your channel very interesting im from england...yep every one just wants peace.

Exactly! Why cant we all just get along and have a beer or shot of some random liquor on the beach lol. Love your videos and attitude towards life man. Truly living the dream!

Closure due to disagreements in leasing costs From 1988 to 1992, the US Government and Philippine government tried to renegotiate the terms of an extension of the military bases at Subic and Clark. This referred to the Military Bases Agreement of 1947, which was due to expire.