Wow, People in Guyana Are Fun! (
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
- For a very long time, I had looked at the map of South America and wondered about those 3 tiny countries at the top -- the countries that no one knew even existed. One of those countries, Guyana, actually had a huge immigrant population in New York, where I'm from. It was the only English speaking country in South America, they said. It was a country of unspoiled natural beauty, they also said. With the world slowly reopening again, I knew I had to go. Guyana is not rich, but with it's recent discovery of oil, that will be changing very soon. But I was there for the people.
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Waam Guyana! We're back in South America, but a very different part of it. Gonna be here for the next few months so all options are on the table, it's gonna be fun. Stay tuned.
Recognized their accent right away. Enjoy your travels!
Qué buen destino!!! 😃💥🎉🌠
come to brazil pls
La verdad que la mayoría creo de lis sudamericanos conocemos poco y nada de Guyana! Los olvidamos ! No los tomamos en cuenta! Al igual que Surinan! Excelente elección Tommy! Después te mensajeo 🤠🫂🥂😉
@@lr1179 Tal vez
Jada: "Never go into town alone."
Let me guess. Next episode: Tommy in town. Alone.
Nothing wrong with walking around GT alone during the day, just don't do it at night.
I thought that was a offer or a hint
But he buys a gun?
He should go to Albouystown...;-)
"She warned me about walking into town alone..." Next title lol
In my humble opinion, your channel is one of the very best-if not THE BEST- Travel Documentary channels Thomas. It’s fun, interesting, & informative.
You show an exceptionally honest look at the lives of real people who live there.
What about Bald&Bankrupt?
@@Tallborn5 Absolutely another great channel!! But I think Tommy has a great deal more interaction & connections with the locals.
I have watched planetajuan, thats a colombian guy that does somethin like this, he goes to places not any tourist woulg go. I like this king of youtubers.
You found a cute tour guide. The fellow from the sea wall gave you the right introductory lines. Try to stay out of trouble and looking forward to your next video.
@Samuel Sweetmann who is josey and what video is she from lol
@@KlutchLikeKobeENT ua-cam.com/video/jjh1u-wRK_4/v-deo.html.
@@KlutchLikeKobeENT She is a Ugandan UA-camr currently in UAE who Tommy met while in Africa. See the link I posted.
@@DIMP11 thanks man 👍🏾!
@@DIMP11 So lucky Tommy 😁
A largely English speaking country in South America with people that look ethnically Indian and their accent is Caribbean/Spanish/English. Wow. Learned something today. Excited for this series.
Beautiful women
There's another country full of people like this. Trinidad and Tobago.
It's mostly caribbean/English accent, there's a few Venezuelan refugees so that's all there is to it.
Also in St. Vincent and other Caribbean islands.
@@WendellD00 lol
I use to live in Toronto, Canada. I worked with a lady from 🇬🇾. She made the best ROTI and curry chicken. It was over 20 years ago, but I will never forget Sharon's ROTI and curry chicken.🇯🇲🇨🇦❤
Roti 👌🏾😋😋
Chicken Curry
In Guyana we call it chicken curry not curry chicken
Curry chicken who?
No offense to people who actually say curry chicken
But is chicken curry in Guyana
@@tashadevine687 curry chicken
Eddy Grant is a famous singer from Guyana. Electric Avenue, Romancing the stone, Gimmy hope Jo'ana are some of his hits.
I'm from Argentina, but I find it super interesting how we know absolutely nothing from Guyana, the French Guiana nor Suriname. Those are the only 3 countries in South America most people here have barely (if ever) heard their names. Eager to see your next videos!
iba a escribir algo parecido a lo que vos comentaste, me ganaste de mano, totalmente de acuerdo
Another great video, George.
That's because it's still colonised by the French and they want keep it quiet.
Ya se lo dije 😄
Pero en argentina sabemos algo por lo menos los que por la selección mayor de fútbol se refiere. Por ejemplo Patrick Kluibert , Clarence Sidorf que jugaron con Argentinos en Juventus y Barcelona!
Are you orginally from Spain or italy? I mean where did your ancestors come from?
Sabbatical, World citizen. The fact is, we all are pretty much the same, no matter the nation or our origins. A friendly smile and genuine conversation is what people worldwide are craving after all. Much respect Tommy. One love. 🇦🇺
Venezuela does not own half of Guyana. They just want our resources
Reading the comments I’m surprised on the amount of people who haven’t heard of Guyana 🇬🇾 Growing up in NYC there is no way you don’t run into a Guyanese person.
Had a couple a great friends from Guyana growing up.. There is a Guyanese community in the Bronx. I’ve always been intrigued by the country. Great video.
True. I've worked with some.
I must admit, I know I through the love of Rum - but now I feel I already knew it well ;)
People are just too uneducated or unaware
@@cjc2 what’s the name of the community?
I just love his confidence how he walks up to people and say wam🤣🤣🤣🤣 as a guyanese my self this looks fun...definitely gained a new follower
Same here, and lol I definitely think they should've told him to say "Wamnin" or "Wamnin deh" instead of just the WAM 🤣
😂😂😂
Tommy, please be safe. you know that we love, and appreciate you. Thanks for allowing me to see these places through your eyes and your feelings.
I used to work with someone from Guyana but she never talked about her country, so I’m definitely looking forward to your Guyana videos Tommy. Because like you mentioned, it’s one of those countries that hardly anyone talks about.
honestly when those kids recognized u, i heart melted, u deserve a heroes welcome for what u r doing bruh. love u
Tommy you're always lucky to find the best of the best tourist guides wherever you go
She's a keeper if you ask me.
@JRG Lol 😂
@@benallmark9671 I believe you 😂
He later gives them the pipe 😂😂
tindr helps
Guyana was/is pretty big in the cricket world, Clive Lloyd probably the most famous as he was the Captain when West Indies were the Kings of cricket, Shivnarine Chanderpaul more recently.
Nice that you’re in Guyana and showcasing the warmness and kindness of the people and the country as a whole.
Since you are in that region, you should also visit Trinidad as well. I can promise you that you will definitely enjoy it there as well. The culture and everything in Trinidad is mostly similar to that of Guyana.
Very Cool Tommy. I was just going to send you a message to suggest Guyana. If you're still there I have some friends in Georgetown who have the first hotel (Takutu Hotel) in Lethem up north in the Savannahs and near the Amazon at the end of what used to be considered the worst of all worst roads in the world. They are great hosts and can provide some fun and historical Guynese perspectives. Call the Takutu Hotel and ask to be put through to Morsha, the owner and she can set you up with some personalities and adventures. Her family is well known and connected and she used to be an attorney for the President and Prime Minister and would love to share more about Guyana.
This would be awesome. The stories those folks could tell I'm sure would be very interesting.
@@humdinger5701 Thanks! I hope Tommy can reach out, some of the personalities and stories of the not so distant past are incredible.
I also know someone who Knew Jim Jones and flew the first flights into Jonestown after the massacre who has some dramatic accounts. The dynamics of the the Afro-Guyanese, Amerindian, East Indian, Chinese, British and Portuguese cultures and history include unique aspects of interdependence and even political incursions and a small scale race war.
Morsha and others can tell of when a paramilitary group of insurrectionists from Venezuela flew in and attempted to claim the area and commit genocide in the process. She and her family fled their hotel and hid under weeds in the river to avoid being slaughtered.
Sounds good, I might head that way
@@SabbaticalTommy Cool, looking forward to the upcoming installments. I might be able to hook you up with Gerry Gouveia who founded Roraima Airways and knew Jim Jones.
Feel free to give Morsha a call in Gorgetown
Seven Seven 2 Two O 34 She might be able to get you a ride with locals with a truck and locals to stay with along the way and at the hotel in Lethem and with locals in there. From there Manaus, is interesting place with some adventure.
@@jackoneil3933 Just message me on Instagram if you can
Jada, is one Hell of a Great Tour Guide to just randomly meet on the beach! Salut!
A lot of people in NY, FL, Toronto are actually from Guyana. I'm only naming a few places, but plenty people know of Guyana.
Nice trip, thanks for posting
I'm a guyanese,i live in the NY . I meet people from all over the country. I alot of people don't know about Guyana , when people hear Guyana, they thing Ghana in Africa
@@tallmanproduction5256 I also hear people say Ghana instead of Guyana
@@RANInkTV yes truth
I was in stone mountain Georgia on memorial weekend, they had a parade never seen so many Guyanese flags 🇬🇾 they in Georgia too!
@@C.R886 That's dope. Always a pleasant surprise to see that in an unexpected place
I'm heading to Paraguay in mid-March I have been inspired to travel to the off the beaten path areas of the world thanks to your videos.
Wow welcome to my country 🇵🇾🇵🇾🇵🇾
Peace Corps?
Looking forward to seeing more of the country Tommy. I’ve been eyeing Guyana lately so it’s cool that you’re showcasing it for us. Peace-out from another Georgetown somewhere else. Cheers.
Finally a Guyanese vlog. Thanks for this vicarious adventure
Yes, especially after Drew Binsky came for all of 1 day and only played golf instead of exploring the country or even the city.
There are tons of Guyanese vloggers on UA-cam these days documenting daily life.
I’ve been on a massive binge of all your old videos and it’s amazing how even though your channel has grown bigger, the style of videos and your personality is consistent throughout them all. Please keep exploring the worlds lesser known countries
Está evolucionando y aprendiendo mucho!
True
Have been trying to find time to go to Guyana for a few years now. Still plan on going but awesome to see you are there!
Wow. I have been following you in Africa , Jamaica and Argentina. Now you are in my home country region. I am from Suriname the neighbor of Guyana, but I have visited Guyana very often. I can't wait to see how this will go. Enjoy!
It’s cool you’re getting noticed man! So much great growth recently. Keep it up man! This is the world I wish all could see and you are helping distribute high quality records of these beautiful places and people. Thank you Tommy
Tommy real out here loooooking for that questionable place or neighborhood, and I love that courage. He then goes in with a completely open heart and mind, allowing positive energy to exchange with most folks he meets. It's a beautiful and exciting thing to witness
Hey hey I'm a subscriber from Guyana........ following u since Africa
Que bueno que seguis recorriendo Sudamérica Tommy!, que lo disfrutes mucho 🤗
4:03 Sabbatical, many thanks for visiting Guyana 🇬🇾 - it's made my families day as our heritage is from this nation.
Could you please consider to investigate if previous historical tensions between Black and Asian (Indian Sub - continent) exist in 2022 as we are conflicted if to visit for vacation as it's been over 30yrs since our last time in Georgetown.
Many thanks again for your great work. 👍
We have to realize that those tribal differences have been resolved. However, if there is a local conflict between individuals of both groups, it must not be construed as conflict between either cultures at large. ONE GUYANA!
Guyana today is not like long time Guyana....yes people might still have their one and two cuss out but its not prominent....like with any county you have places to go and places to avoid. Guyana is beautiful and on the uphill track.
Nice ! I'm stoked to see more from this country. I've heard of it over the years but I haven't seen anyone explore it yet.
@AlisaDashaCollegePTLuftwaffe41V Brigades Aint that the truth ! In all my 45 years of life I've only been to a starbucks once and that was to get someone a giftcard, lol.
You have very nice and friendly people from Guyana.
In Queens and Brooklyn NY, there is a hugh concentration of them there. Enjoy yourself Tommy, i am ready for this new adventure.
Bronx have some white plains road and Fordham road
Best notification of the day 🙏🏾🙏🏾💪🏽💪🏽
Yooooooooo thiss iss sooo dope to see you in my country 🥺❤️
GT like the beer ;)
As soon as you said GUYANA, I was like whoa, YEAH!
ANOTHER ONE from Tommy. This is a great informative vlog that I always look forward to. You have now shown us Guyana, its location, people and food. We would all like to know more about the place and how the Indians ended up there. Everyone so far seems to be very friendly.
Its is surprising to see that you are so famous that even the local smart kids know who you are.
Keep up the good work and we cannot wait to watch the next clips about Guyana
I think there are as many Guyanese folks in Queens as in Georgetown. & they are great people always bringing good vibes.
Good shit Tommy. Good to see you chilling in Guyana. Be safe and looking forward to more fun and interesting content bro.
one love brother, keep enjoying your tours and keep feeding us we such nice videos
cheers from Nigeria
This is a country I want to learn more about, good on you sir! Looking forward to next episode.
I wonder how many Americans are thinking "maybe I should move to Guyana... " lol😆
Hell.....they had me at Rum N Ginger beer (or a dark n stormy)....Nectar of the Gods.
You got me thinking lol
Questionable water though
bro it’s crazy i never felt like that about any country😂 and im biracial i feel like this would be perfect
It didn't work out so well for Jim Jones.
Great to see you back Tommy. What a friendly place! Looking forward to this series !
*Well, I knew that country, I mean Guyana because of the the cricket players in the "West Indian Cricket Team" belonged or belongs to Guyana. The West Indian Cricket Team consist of players from Caribbean countries, like Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Guyana, Grenada and Barbados.* 😉
We consider Guyana as one of us...west indian/caribbean even though it is south american...
One Love , bless up ! ……… you never disappoint , keeping us educated and entertained at the same time , another great video 🤙🏼
Waam Tommy..Guyana wow.. know absolutely nothing about this country so looking forward to this series..sending you my love..from London 🇬🇧 ❤
Welcome back Sabbatical. Can't wait to see your next video.
That’s awesome, even little kids recognize you man.
This is really fascinating to me. I am a white Canadian, but my family came from Guyana just before independence and settled in Canada. I heard stories about Guyana growing up and have seen photos of Georgetown back in the 1950s. Growing up in the 90s and early 2000s, I had a lot of Indo-Guyanese friends in Toronto, most of which thought it was bizarre that a white person's family could have come from Guyana, although to their parents, it was nothing out of the ordinary. Guyana was, at one time, a very very diverse nation, but I think that has changed. I would really like to visit some day. It's one of these countries that you literally hear nothing about at all - it's almost as though they are completely cut off from the rest of us. It's unfortunate - such amazing people and amazing culture.
I told many people that Guyana at one time had a white population. I grew up with white people in Guyana. My father was white and black. I even mention it on this post that at one time the white population in Guyana had swell to about 12% if you factor in the portorguese.
When blacks and Indians started to fight for political power in 1960s, white people just pack their bags and left Guyana, and the country never recover from their exodus, because they took all their money and expertise.
A lot of people have white family members from England, Scotland and Ireland. At one time there was lots of white folks but by the time Burnham came into power, everyone just left.
@@ianbynoe6515 I can't speak for all white families from Guyana, but at least for my own and for the ones I know. Most of them, while they are white, have mixed backgrounds like myself for instance - my great grandmother was an Indian who was brought over by the British. Also Portuguese, Dutch and Irish ancestry. I don't look Indian by any means, but the history of Guyana and its mixing of populations is present in my blood like it is in that of other families. I have listened to the current President of Guyana speak and from time to time, follow what's happening there. It truly appears to me as though it's a country being run by people who have no business running a furniture store, never mind a nation.
Welcome back Senior Tommy. Pissed off I didn't get a UA-cam notification until 3 days later but happy to see your videos once again 😁
Watching this from Guyana. Just found your channel today. Trust your stay was beautiful. Looking forward to see my country through your eyes
El Dorado 15 Year Rum from Guayana is one of the best rums you can get. Try it, Tommy. I know you'll love it.
Very happy to see you again, Tommy... Your videos are always an "experience"
Welcome welcome to Guyana. Do enjoy your stay. Go visit the nature resorts and the interior regions accessible by road.
Tommy- great video you made. The people seem real nice & chill. You’re the first one I’ve seen go there.
Glad you're back out there! Love your video's and since I'm not "allowed" to work yet (I work in the event business & I'm a dj) nor travel, you do it for me. Gotta love modern technology! Stay safe & enjoy!!
This was a great one :) thanks for the content as always and living your life the way you do, your way!
This is an outstanding channel with an outstanding personality helping erase beliefs and stereotypes on travel to other countries many deem dangerous and undesriable. Thank you for your channel. You rock!
I guessed you would end up a little bit farther north in Central America, but I’m pleased to see you ended up in a country I don’t know much about. This will be a cool learning experience!
Time to sit down, smoke some cannabis, and watch some Sabbatical! By the way, I see there are some gorgeous ladies in Guyana! 💖😏
This is one of the best videos I have seen today! You are wonderful, keep uploading such amazing videos. I look forward to more of your videos my friend. Have a wonderful day!♥️
There's alot of Guyanese here in Canada, one of my best friends is from there lol crazy fuck I met him in January 2011 when he first came and he'd walk around without a coat lmfao
Here with you, from way deep in covid...still alive...keep going till the end!! BRAVO!!
Very cool Tommy. We were only talking about Guyana as a future destination last week. I created a Guyana travel folder a few years ago and I went back through the links I'd saved.
Looking forward to more Guyana content 😎
Tommy!! I almost went to Suriname but went to Thailand instead. This is a cool video! Thanks for showing us
So when are you actually coming to Suriname ??👀😂
@@sabrinaakodjo9069 Maybe next year
Yo Tommy my girlfriend is Venezuelan and we make Cachapas together all the time, they are fire. I got a video on it. Bro keep traveling and making fire content, you da bom
Sabbatical: Very good video. Regards from Guatemala
Thank God, you’re back. Luv to see your interesting journey as always. 👍
As always your a joy to watch, and learn alot about the places you visit
🇬🇾!! I always wanted to see a blog about this nation I bet nobody would think to go to ! Great shit Sab!
Vlog*
Check out my vlogs on Guyana Alexander Village Girl
Went to Guyana back in 1995 as a project manager with a British based charity. Built a primary school way down south on the Guyana / Brazil border. The most satisfying and enjoyable experience I have had in my life. The local Chief was so impressed with his new school, he offered me his daughters hand in marriage. Stunning as she was, alas, she was only 14. Lovely people and lovely country.
Love this guys vids.. His channle has grown tremendously in the last few months.. Keep up the good work...
Loving the unknown part of south america so far, hope you can keep finding the edge between staying safe and sensational Tommy
Definitely not unknown it depends on who you ask... not many people are interested in learning about others places due to circumstances. I've personally had friends visit my family
@@merlin8996 I had heard about Guyana before, but hadn't the slightest clue what to expect from it. I think if you ask a lot of people worldwide most people wouldnt know Guyana compared to other better known South American countries. While there are ofcourse people who know about it, most people still don't. And that's why I love Tommy his videos, he educates us about stuff most people don't know.
@mentox some actually would based on the production of gold my father was in business with jews from new york Italians guyana has one of the most pure gold plus the oil an the amazon... I definitely understand you though
Love the continuous content mate keep it up.
Barely even heard of Guyana before but i’m digging the vibes so far
Our whole family loves your videos man. It's awesome that you go solo to sketchy places to show that it's actually chill. Great vibes man, can't wait for more!
Another good one, Sabbatical. Enjoyed this very much. I look forward to more episodes. I had no idea Guyana hardly has any beaches.
I has beaches but the water is brown and muddy because of all the silt deposited from the numerous rivers flowing into the ocean from the Amazon.The interior has nice rivers with clear water.🌴
Guyana has beaches in the interior
Someone I knew involved in law enforcement told me 15 yrs ago Guyana is the place to go with money to start a new life where no one will find you. And he did shortly after that conversation.
Sounds like this guy had a criminal past to hide. Care to divulge the details on the name?
Nice one Tommy. I've been working on and off in the Caribbean for years and have a lot of Guyanese colleagues but have never been there. Spent a little time in Suriname and French Guiana. Looking forward to seeing your travels in Guyana.
Guyana has interesting places to visit, such as: Port Kaituma, (Jonestown, where the largest suicide occurred in 1978), the border town of Baramita and the shores of Shell Beach. And to the southwest in Region 7: Paruima village (where there are impressive waterfalls such as: Uchii Falls, Panacima Falls and Attabrau Falls), as well as the Amerindian villages of Phillipai and Opadai (in the vicinity of Mount Roraima) 😉
On weekends Guyanese love to cook nuff food,and hang with friends and family
Roti and curry,cookup,chowmein, some of our must food you will find at any event
Great choice. A country I had heard of briefly but know nothing about, couldn't even place it on the map until now, which now makes me feel ignorant as a Brit. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
I am hoping you will visit Jonestown to see what it looks like now.
So cool to see you get recognized now
Bingewatching Sabbatical for a month now. You put yourself into embarrassing situations so we don't have to!
Same here want to go to tanazina and most of Africa
Yr loss
@@tombimashri8149 My loss? These are some of the worst countries to visit, that's why there's barely any tourists.
@@incremental_failure actually you are wrong. Guyana’s tourism isn’t about sun,sand & beaches it’s rather eco-tourism. Tourists come here to visit the rainforests, waterfalls, bird watching, hiking etc. Yes tourists aren’t flocking to Georgetown but they definitely experiencing eco tourism in Guyana’s rainforests.
From my understanding Barbados 🇧🇧 will be collaborating with Guyana 🇬🇾 in the tourism sector. It’s a package whereby one can go to Barbados for sun, sand and beach then off to Guyana for that rainforests adventure.
@@mapledaleguy It's in no way a major tourist destination.
Gonna be a good series! Let’s gooo tommy!
Hey Tommy! I hope you don't mind but I've posted support for your channel on my FB page. I've binged watched ever episode since discovering it. I've traveled outside the US ( nowhere as much as you) and, at one point,, lived in Iceland for over a year so I completely agree with you on the benefits of such an experience and how beneficial it is in understanding yourself and others. Your approach is unique and I'm enjoying traveling vicariously, along with you! Most of all, I believe you represent the heart of an American like me so well in your travels! So, yeah!..... thank you for that! Safiri salama!
You sabbatical, your videos are so interesting, and your social skills is at the top notch
What a great sojourn! Guyana! Wow! Thanks for opening up a new place to us!
I love how he ends the video totally hammered 😆 what a leyend. Hope he eventually gets into Venezuela
This is very cool that you chose to visit Guyana. Most foreigners overlook it.
The people seem really nice and your tour guide was "Very Lovely"..
I can't wait to see the rest of videos on you visiting our country, I'm actually excited, all the best and be safe
I wonder how that Malta beer tastes like. Seems a popular one in that part of the world. Malta is my country's name!
Malta is a processed cereal some beer are made of, but also I think there's a non alcoholic beverage made of malta in Venezuela, like a soda pop
@@GabyAR7575 awesome! thanks for the info.
Great notification video. Thanks for sharing it. I was there in 1988 when I was in Indian Navy. It's great place.
Wow Sabbatical, I've not seen you in weeks. I thought you might of gotten tired of seeing the world and went back to Queens.good to see you well and bringing back us some good contents. Coincidently, South Ozone , Queens and Brooklyn have large Guyanese Communities
this place seems pretty nice actually. especially for a country no one has heard of
nvm i saw pt 2 this place is a shithole lol
We New Jersey natives can live anywhere. Also, the guy gave you a great tip for girls and you used it in the simplest way on hottie. I see you Sabbatical. Cheers.
He clearly knew her before he went up and Said that
@@ej1692 Tommy walks up to random people in literally every video and about a dozen times in this video. Stop clowning
@@ej1692 It definitely seemed so, otherwise he needs to buy a lottery ticket. Amazing how some people are not discerning.
@@ej1692 No, it wasn't. Goons use the like to sleep with women around the world and in some countries you can literally meet your love interest or future wife like that. You need to get out more and learn more of the world.
Thank you kid,....after fasting for more than two weeks or more ,we are here for a feast. Thank you. Wish you great travels ahead
Thank you for visiting my country Guyana. People know how to party and have a nice time in Guyana. Fun country.