The Real Reason I'm In Africa, As A White Guy 🌍 (#92)
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- Before leaving Nigeria and the African continent (for a bit), I recorded one last video on the way out. This is why I'm in Africa.
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#sabbatical #africa
The Sabbatical backstory has finally been unlocked. Over the past year, people from around the world have to started to send me messages about how I inspired them to want to visit Africa. People who have lived there for decades, or who have African wives/husbands told me they’re happy that people are finally seeing what they’ve always known. I never imagined that’s the kind of impact I’d have, and I’m happy to hear it. There's much more to come, we're just getting started.
For now, I’m on a short break, and then I’ll be off to complete some side quests in the rest of the world. See you again soon, you already know I can’t sit still for long..
don't stop making travel videos bro, they're some of the best on youtube.
stay safe- thanks for all the content of your life. its been fascinating honestly and reminds me of my 20s... i did a lot of exploring the globe...
Again Thank You Tommy and see ya on the next Vid.
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Tommy. Nothing but respect for you. You are very lucky to have missed out this passed 3 years here in the states. Keep doing you brother. Keep safe and stay healthy in your travels!
Good old Tanzania
Are you still in Tanzania
I just can’t stop watching. I’m sick of the typical travel vloggers Basically vlogging as the same old cookie cutter shit. I love the actual interaction with real people and their culture in their every day way of life. And the effort you put in to learn languages so you can better connect with them. All the respect in the world 🌍
As a Nigerian, I really like this guy... warm, humble and a genuine human being
Fred Locks - True Rastaman
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I always say I think one of Tommy s ancestors were Black. Tommy is a good guy. Hope his tube career grows bigger, ND cannot wait to see him in Africa again. Stay safe ND Blessed Tommy
@@tombimashri8149 wtf you on about 🤣
I think you are right, I appreciate you and other Nigerians for watching along 🇨🇦🇳🇬
Soo True 🇰🇪🇰🇪
As a Tanzanian, I felt proud when mentioned you had a great time as the first country in Africa to set your feet on. Thank you Tommy for sharing your adventures with us, and wish you all the best in the future. Great Vlogs!!
I totally get it! I used to do international sales & I always loved going to Africa. Because of my job involved consulting with factories where I met many regular workers I saw a side of Africa no tourist ever sees. I found some of the friendliest people on the planet who were eager to share their lives & food with this white man. It caused me to fall in love with Africa. Working in Africa certainly wasn’t even close to my best paying territory, but I always looked forward to my next trip back to Africa far more than anywhere else I traveled & worked.
Where in Africa?
I studied English with this
I restarted English after 10 years
I am a beginner studying English with asmr.
Please come and take a look and support. Wow...hi excuse me
@@hassshoban8206 I guess you were in the south . Don't think London is the UK please
As a college student in Milwaukee some years ago, I ended up working jobs that were in the area that is referred to as the ghetto. Milwaukee has always been a city in which ethnic groups have their own areas. Polish are on the south side along with a small Mexican American community. Irish, French and Italian have their dominant ethnic areas on the lower east side of town, with Jewish persons often on the upper east side. Germans were the dominant ethnicity in farming which was just on the outskirts of the city. Majority of black residents lived in the inner city. Working in a neighborhood that was poor, black, culturally and economically cut off from the other parts of the city, was an eye opening experience. Residents were as nice as they could be to me. Those jobs were always fun because the people were so friendly. Some great memories.
I’m so happy that you have had the opportunity to go and enjoy that beautiful continent. I hope to go as well one day.
People have painted Us Africans as savages for a long time...if it's not for Missionaries forcing us to abandon our African ways..we barely meet white people in the villages... Thank you for going in the most remote areas and showing how humble and friendly people are. And I'm fascinated by how many languages you speak.
Africans act a lot different than most black ppl in major cities all over the world it seems like
How do missionaries force you to do anything? I'm in Canada and we have lots of christian Africans moving here and starting evangelical churches so I find that incredibly ironic
@@Girtharmstrong69Missionaries went to Africa together with the colonizers because they considered Africans savages that needed to be "civilized". Haven't you heard of the white man's burden? They enslaved Africans not only physically but spiritually. Religion is an important part of a people's culture and tradition and changing their religion by force was meant to alienate them from their roots and break their spirit. They weren't like the missionaries you see today but were an integral part of colonial armies and imperialism.
@@Girtharmstrong69 tricks into conversion*
“The media's the most powerful entity on earth. They have the power to make the innocent guilty and to make the guilty innocent, and that's power. Because they control the minds of the masses.”
― Malcolm X
"What goes woke turns to shit" - Donald J Trump
That's why it's called fake news for a reason.
Malcolm x is Still Deceiving the masses even today because he was Deceived and so he Deceived others ( Islam) one of the great lies of life ---- Only One True God/ Jesus
@Thomas Rupp it's the same media just different Era! They are more free in being who they really are today.
Jealous of this kid and you know what f*** the media Republicans and Democrats if you don't like it f*** you too
As a Kenyan, I really admire this dude. Great conversationalist. Blends well with everyone.
I'm a Canadian and about 15 years ago, I married a Colombian woman. As a result, I ended up spending a lot of time in Colombia and learning Spanish. Totally agree that you have to get out of your home bubble and push the boundaries of your comfort zone so you learn and grow. The world is a great place. It pays you back in spades if you open yourself up to it.
Marrying someone from other country can be so beneficioso!
I don't have success finding people in my country of origin, so then it would be interesting for me at least to go to another and the locals will look at me different. Maybe in a good way or maybe not. This world is inscrutable.
@@tuforu4 Yes man I know it is a disaster. The difference is that you comment that from your first world country (Maybe France, Canada, or I don't really care which other) so maybe you are used to good or at least normal living conditions, but I was born in ecuador XD so stop crying and girling about the topic and go see the real world.
@@tuforu4 no doubt, corruption is the biggest problem that humanity should resolve in the upcoming years...
@@tuforu4 you've forgotten that it's the colonial masters that introduced Africa to corruption. They know corruption won't make Africa grow.
@@tuforu4 come to kenya ill show you around
I am just impressed on how u learn the languages so quickly, that's just beautiful. By the way, your last video about the chaotic and corrupt officials at the Lagos airport when u were living has ruffled some feathers here, a lot of news channels has aired that video and investigations is been carried out by the authorities.👍 I love it.
I hope the feather ruffling continues and some changes happen!
@@SabbaticalTommy Our government know about the Lagos state airport corruption and I will tell you that Lagos is not the only place with a corrupted airport, that is the same way it is in every part of the states in Nigeria but they turned blind because they benefited from the corruption
They can delay the flight for them to arrive with a token so they believe if we have a working system there won't be such privileged and that is why they will tell you that anything money can not do never exist.
I just stumbled on these videos a couple days ago and was amazed at his linguistic abilities as well.
Some arrests too sef
Is there a video on youtube about the news where sabbatical's video is in? I'd like to see it haha. It's nice that people are able to see the truth from Sabbatical's videos.
If my few dollars a month actually help you keep on this path, then I’m delighted to have it taken from my account. I am in awe of the passion and attitude and commitment you show to bringing us raw unfiltered content. We sincerely appreciate you. Please stay safe and continue on! Thank you for everything you do from
The bottom of my heart and soul from one traveler to another. Hope=hold on pain ends. Your exploration has been a huge help to so many of us just needing a break from the world around us and the videos you post provide that. I can feel from your demeanor and the goodness of light you spread around the world that you are not one of the few who have had things handed to them. Hard work pays off and real recognizes real. Keep it up bro! Upwards to a million!
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@@SabbaticalTommy hey don't assume Africans think like black Africans Americans who whine about slavery we have moved on its annoying when people merge the two together Africa American are spoiled children compared to Africans am damn serious
Makes us 2 T-Rex
Well said gooo sabbatical ☝️☝️👍👍
@@tuforu4 Lol! That is part of the adventurous trips he has bee on...:)
Your "polygamy" video came across my feed (after watching this I'm sure that was totally unintentional, Mr. Media), and I'm glad it did. What a great channel and mission. You've changed my perception of African in about 30 mins and I subscribed right after that first video.
At age 55, I moved to the Philippines and lived there for 12 years with my Filipina wife, until her death on 03/01/18. I returned to to the Philippines in 2019 and stayed about 6 months. I was scheduled to return there on 04/08/20, but the pandemic shut everything down. I'm still waiting to return. All in all, living there changed my perspective on life. Everyone should travel and live outside the U.S. for a few months, perhaps a year. I guarantee, their perspective on life would change.
I serve in the military and seen the best and worst of mankind. Trust me I never take my life for granted. But I also learned to love this country more than I used to as a child.
My condolences to loss of your wife.
Travelling empties the biggy bank but broadens the mond, goes the saying. My condolences for the death of your beloved wife.
Visit africa and experience the difference
@@natewilliams3211 Don’t you think travelling in a military setting is vastly different from visiting in a tourist setting.
Tommy. Your assessment of the situation in the US and the media/social media spewing so much divisiveness is on the money. I’m originally from Kenya, of Indian descent, but married my lovely American wife from Wisconsin and raised a family with her in California over the 35 years, but now more than ever I have the urge to go back to Africa. There’s just something special about the place and the people that’s hard to describe to the average person here in the US. Your videos have been awesome and I look forward to following you in your adventures
@Aziz Karim
Please try to go back, even if only for a visit.
Hello
Come back to kenya.. create jobs for us
@@tuforu4
You are always in the comment section of any video about Africa, spewing nonsense. If you have such a problem with Africa and Africans, why don't you just stop watching these videos. You are beginning to sound like a broken record.
Hope you follow Wode maya as well.
Glad to see “ a White guy” who portrays the African continent as it really is. Not everyone is dying from hunger or war in Africa. Next time you visit Uganda just swing by Burundi before heading to Congo. You’ll love it without a doubt. Please come with Miss Josey we love your collaboration.
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Miss Josey is travelling herself
Thank you, Tommy. I can't even explain how your videos made me feel. Many creators who come here only show one side of the coin. Some come with their “savior” complex/mentality. You came objectively, with an open mind, and showed all sides of the coin. You came and made yourself at home and the same as everyone you meet. Your interactions and communication were Inspiring and your content is super wholesome.
I hope to meet you someday on one of your journeys.
Hello bro
Kurt Caz and to an extent Harald Baldr are good examples of savior complex mentalities
Sabbatical makes a great point at 4:10 about spending at least once in your life extended time abroad. Unfortunately too many Americans never venture outside their surrounding states and have thus a narrow viewpoint of the world.
As African who has lived in Europe and visited other African countries ! Your summary about Africa bring joy to my heart ! Because here in Europe most people think Africa is just a jungle I was amazed one day a lady ask me if people wear clothes in Africa!I can’t imagine how those media like BBC CNN has portrayed Africa to the rest of the world ! Making people to think Africa is just a jungle with all the population uncivilized
In which European country MOST people think Africa is just one big jungle!?
I have to think that a big part of the reason you enjoy yourself in Africa is because of the great energy you bring to the table. You don't judge these people and simply treat them like the decent human beings they are. That kind of energy is sure to be reciprocated.
Of course. Good energy you bring anywhere will usually reciprocate. Unless you’re in New York. Haha.
I felt sad seeing you and Josey on the Moto knowing it may be awhile before you see each other again (assuming you're both wanting to continue a relationship). She seems like a true African Queen and I hope you guys can end up getting married :D
Hello
They are dating
Yeah bro Josie is amazing she has the most infectious smile and laugh shes a keeper brother 👍🙏
You have received a gift in life. Many. A gift of your wholesomeness. Humility. Acceptance. Need for exploration. A kind soul and particularly, the wanting of sharing all this with the world. You hold no ego and show us without showboating anything. It is what it is. Envious love here from this 58 y/o man living vicariously with you. Much respect.
Having lived outside of the UK for 17 years and raised my family in different jurisdictions, different cultures I fully agree with you. Those people living in the home bubbles just need to experience life outside ! Keep the content flowing Tommy !
► *You're a people's person. Africa is a people's continent... Keep on traveling man!*
Min 4: "If you can, spend and extended period of time abroad" as an American that has lived abroad for more than 20 years, 100% agree. That is what 90% of Americans need to open their eyes to what life is really about!
It goes for all countries, not just Americans. When people start taking on an identity based on their skin or nationality, ignorance has already won, and peace is lost.
Are you suggesting that our white people skincolor makes us somehow automatically ignorant, and we shouldn't have any national pride!? That sounded more than borderline rasism to me!?
I only gravitate to authentic people that's why I follow this channel.
You indeed had gr8 parents raising you as you are a disciplined person with... humility.... God bless you... I am grateful you have talked well about my beautiful country 🇹🇿 Tanzania ... and Africa..as well
1004 estate. We actually live in the same place, small world. Too bad I'm currently in Abuja for work, lol. Anyway, great content. 👍🏽🇳🇬💪🏾
Tommy, this is the most beautiful video I’ve watched from you! You’re showing the world a truth that they have a really hard time seeing with just words that somebody tells them. You’re showing with your videos, your interactions with people around the world, that we’re truly all brothers and sisters, we all share the blood. This is the reality that people can’t see in America, because of the reasons you mentioned in this video. Thank you! I hope that more Americans and people in all countries watch this.
As a Brit I would much rather be in Tanzania than the UK!
Me too
And with the purchasing power of the pound sterling, you would live like a tribal chieftain in Tanzania or pretty much anywhere in Africa 😄
@@adstix See the arrogance that what gets you kicked out from Africa in the 1st place.
@@Brocambro1
Maybe @ad stix is an African.
I am in Uganda..and am proud that u feel in love with my Ugandan sister!...that smile makes u go crazy!
Safety in your travels, Tommy! And thanks again for the regular reminders of what real humanity looks like...
Thanks Tommy, you are truly an African man in white skin. Showing the world the greatness of the African continent and its people. When are you coming back to Kenya, we miss you down here. Keep safe and God bless. Asanti sana Tommy
So happy I discovered this channel. I love the way that woman said how African you are . She was totally indifferent to your skin colour and just seen a kindred spirit and a kind soul …. Eagerly awaiting your adventures and thank you 🙏🏼
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Dude, you are bang on about social media turning people insane. Calling it an experiment was perfect. Happy for your experience, you seem very at ease and happy about it. Enjoy life my friend. I would love cross paths somewhere on this planet with you one day. All the best.
I find it intersting that all the people you encounter in Africa seem to be about 100000x more happy living than any American you run into randomly on the streets whos trying not to make eye contact with you. Do Africans ever stop smiling?? :D
Yea interactions in the US are always so awkward. Ppl always trying not to make eye contact. Awkward fake smiles and lots of impatience
We are always happy around fresh air affirdable lifestyle karibu
We might have issues but we are always grateful for the little things we have.We value friendship,we have good climate etc
Love africans for that. That is how I want my children to be.
Happiness is in the DNA brother.
Keep making these videos Tommy. You’re doing very important work in dispelling the miseducation most westerners receive about Africa. I appreciate how open and humble you are regarding cultures different from your own. I look forward to visiting some of the places you’ve been. I would have never known I would want to visit there if it weren’t for you.
Without a doubt you are one of the most authentic and genuine travel vloggers I've yet to see😊
I have so much respect for someone who not only visits and brings his tourist dollars but makes an effort to learn the language to better interact with the locals. An inspiration to all you are sir!👍🏼❤
I could feel what you were describing about the first day you woke up in Tanzania...the first time you woke up in Africa.
Looks like we had kind of the same path in some paths.
man this 40 degree coffee beer.... ayayaya very dangerous
I Hope you'll be back soon on the motherland.
many places to be seen yeah;...64 you said ? i must have something like 45 more to do then...
i enjoyed that video brother, i wasn t thinking i can watch a full talk like this one.
hope we will have that chat ! I hope we can have that beer and meet plenty guys somewhere together !
take care !
Yeah for sure. Good luck in Naija, and for anyone reading this, this dude Ludo makes some good videos on Nigeria as well
Unlike some others, you've never come across as privileged or entitled. I think your modern day exploring and sharing how others live day to day in other countries is as educational as it is entertaining. Thanks for being an ambassador for he places you visit whether you intended to do that or not! I don't know if it's better or worse now, but, I 'Escaped from NY
decades ago...
I escaped New York 4 1/2 years ago ... not the city though ... upstate which is rather beautiful.
I'm with you on this journey sabbatical. You're the first vlogger I follow "bumper to bumper". Your candid nature, your openness and realness are unparalleled. Keep being real. Keep showing the many stories of Africa. You have avoided what Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie would call the Single Story. Well done and good luck.
Amen to this !!
I don't know why UA-cam decided to recommend this channel to me today but I'm glad it did. Your videos are fascinating. Thanks.
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Well done Tommy, I'm glad that you decided to go to Africa and find out for yourself how African countries and people are really like. Too bad that people are not living in trees in the jungle and all the children are not sick and dying from malnutrition and all have to walk five miles to get some dirty water. This is what the western media has portrayed about Africa to the world. I'm glad that you got the chance to make these videos and show the world what Africa is really like. I hope more people will watch your videos. God bless you!
Thanks for visiting Lagos - Nigeria, looking forward to having you back in Nigeria. #AfricanAmbassador
I MOVED to Nigeria 🇳🇬 from America and it was the best decision of my life.
I will never ever live in the states again.
Ever
Best decision? Really??
Wow Sabbatical you're amazing
Speaking Swahili is just remarkable...
Watching from Sydney Australia
Bless up
hello from Tanzania
@@Jos8643 I'm Ghanaian/Australian
True, I'm also a white guy from NY state. I also went to Uganda this past year during the pandemic. I had the same mindset as you about wanting to break free from this toxic environment and experience a more visceral life. Uganda is such a special place that it changed my life for the better. The people there have a different vibe, a generally way more positive one than the people in NY that I've met in my life. Just like you said, at least I can walk down the street in Uganda and i have a smile on my face and other people are smiling too. Here in NY it's really not like that at all. It's a rarity to see that here.
Thats the point. Africa seems to be cool place unless you earn money in other country, in rich country. Its not that cool if you are born in Africa or other poor country becouse you dont have that choise where to live in. For example im jealous for americans just becouse you can earn money for visit other countries. Be glad you are born in america.
@@nutka2618, hey I changed my original comment a bit. But anyways I love Uganda and I want to come back soon. You should feel grateful that there are such genuine and friendly people with good morals there in Africa because it's very rare to find that here in america.
As for making money to survive there. Maybe start a business of exporting goods to other countries to earn the higher valued currencies of other countries.
@@Humble-Daniel im not from Africa :p there is a lot of poor countries in the world ;)
@@nutka2618, there are successful people from every country in the world who started off as poor and from a poor country. Of course I'm grateful for what I have, but you should be grateful for what you have too. Wealth is subjective to the interpreter. As a simple outdoorsman, wealth for me is to live a simple life in an area with a good climate and friendly people. New York state is the exact opposite. Unpredictable and generally cold weather and unpredictable and generally cold people.
@@Humble-Daniel Imagine that I live in place with cold climate, cold people but in addition its poor place xD soo still New York seems better.
Brilliant and informative and heart felt. Years ago I worked in Algeria and spent time in both Sidi Bel Abbes and Oran with some weeks into the Sahara and up into the Ajax mountains toward Morocco. Funny but I always thought those places were a bit corrupted by the Mediterranean and European influences. Don't get me wrong they were beautiful with incredible food and scenery that were quite jarring for the American from a small Massachusetts farm town but they were not the Africa I was hoping to see. Perhaps I had the same misconceptions that I had learned about what my time there would be as you describe about your early expectations for your travel in Africa. For me then your videos and narration and simple interaction with the people and the streets and in some cases narrow little places I do not know I could handle, have been eye opening and intriguing. I look forward to your every post and hope to see many more and wish you Godspeed and health as you act as our eyes and ears there. Thank you Tommy. All the best.
I'm absolutely a lot like you. My entire life since I was a child I enjoy being around foreign people in a foreign country.
Sabbatical, please write a book. I love hearing/reading your view point.
I have to give up to our Kenyan brothers and sisters. Nairobi is developing quite a skyline with an impressive road network.
Don't forget Comoros islands, and Madagascar.
I'd have to find a way to sit still for awhile, but maybe someday
@@SabbaticalTommy Cote d'Ivoire too. I'm Kenyan, been there and really loved it
Africa is not just one story (Chimamanda). The more the stories we can collate, the nearer we approach the truth about Africa.
Thank you for your story of Africa. It's been entertaining and educative.
We wish you well. God keep you and all dear to you.
10 years you were broke? You just gave me hope. I thought my life was over
Its never over until YOU give up
And you call yourself King Solomon? 😂
@@nobs997 Bruh I just like King Solomon’s story. Doesn’t mean I’m anything like him
@@hk254lyt8 I am sorry, I thought you had couple of mistresses 😂
@@nobs997 LOL...😂..
Dude, Africa is special and gets in your blood. I was born in Kampala in 1955 and lived there till all the Indians were expelled in 1971. I have lived in the USA since then and have visited several times. The only problem with Africa is the political climate which can change in a flash and you could be stripped of everything you own. The local people however are the best and very good and easy going. I am planning to go to Uganda in 2022. I enjoy watching your videos as you show the local scene and not some fancy resort. Thank You for that.
The way you roast Nigerians
You called it organized chaos😂✌️💯😅
Nigeria is chaotic. Dusty, loud, crowded, sweltering; big city, or small city, it's the same. You feel the chaos the moment you step off the plane on to the jet bridge at horrid MMIA. But, two weeks or one month or whenever later when you leave, this huge wave of nostalgia overwhelms you, and you can't wait to go back. Home is home.
You are on a right path. giant matakos of Uganda indeed hahahahahaaaa made me crack a rib
You are truly a different travel blogger who accepts the day to day life in Africa w/o any expectations or luxuries.
Thats True happiness
Bro you’re probably the best travel channel on UA-cam, you are destined for huge success!
He said design to make you angry 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 so true , laughing at those News lines is the best Health care ❤️❤️❤️
Awesome. Can't wait to see more Africa!! So impressed how easily you learn languages and interact with everyone. I'm definitely a fan.
"Unajua kisii?" 😂😂😂😂😂Kenyans are hilarious. Also mwanadamu means we're all human(children of Adam) as opposed to "share blood". I love this channel
@@samkush6777 I suggest you learn your swahili. The guy is correct...
@@samkush6777 she is right mwanadamu :children of adam./ descendants of adam
Binadamu; human beings
WOW 😳😳😳😳😳 I have never thought of that before?!!
Yes,.it makes alot of sense.
@@Tmaria-wn3hc it comes from Arabic Language Bin Adam (son of Adam) bint Adam (daughter of Adam)
Good Statement @ 4:45 Of Clip "If You Spend *More* Time In America You *Slowly* Going To Go Insane" Totally Agree!!
Can't wait to see more of your travels in the next couple of months Tommy! I love your channel because it reminds me of the real reasons as to why I enjoy social media and brings me back to the days where it wasn't used and abused as a part of a social experiment. I've never really learned much about Africa so following you throughout your travels has taught me a lot about the continent, the people, and their culture. Thank you!
Hi Jamie Africa is not a country!
Hello excuse me god bless you
I studied English with this
I restarted English after 10 years
I am a beginner studying English with asmr.
Please come and take a look and support.
@@carawak1 **continent
Come to Nigeria or Holla me will host you if u want
Hello madam
Hello Sabbatical, I am a big fan from Uganda. Thank you for filming and sharing the true African narrative. Being African makes me proud following your true and honest adventures.
SOUNDS FULFILLING...thank you for showing the world different perspectives of Africa
👍👍👍 Love your vlogs of organised chaos - very informative and calming. You are a nice and humble person.
When the coronavirus pandemic is over come visit the land of the hornbills on the island of Borneo - Sarawak, Malaysia
No doubt, the smiles and constant greetings in Africa catch you off guard as a first timer. Even me growing up in South Africa when I went back to Ethiopia in my early twenties I was a bit surprised
Sabbatical, I'm with you. Also an America on permanent vacay who travels virtually full time. Currently in Spain... headed back to Africa next month. No thanks to what America is offering these days. To me, something more pleasant about certain less technically advanced destinations.
it is warmth of the ppl. The genuine smiles. America is full of awkward smiles, suspicious ppl and coldness
I would wish and love to see you back in Kenya. Your intellect is on another level.
I can tell you really love Tanzania. You are always welcome back Tommy.
Did Tommy film Tanzania duing pandemic? Give video title please
This is funny and actually makes sense the reason you left.
@@uricoarmagedon3885 ignore the trolls bait
I lived and got married in Nigeria humble experience I love it's my home and u right in USA I struggle here paycheck to paycheck it's horrible the people are not nice anymore like africa.your so right brother.tbh I hate living in America it's depressing
That Uganda woman you travel with comes across as amazing 🥰. Most American women across the board of all colors would be extremely jealous of her
I'm assuming they have a platonic relationship, so why would other women be extremely jealous of her?
@@HasPotatoAim I am aware of that and do watch it. Still, why would some women be burning with jealousy?
@@oceejekwam6829 non-bw tend to be very threatened by beautiful bw for some reason. There is no reason. Its just may be instinctive
@@sweetspice9120 Okay now I get it. I'm a man and probably very naive when it comes to matter like this. Thank you Sweetspice.
We Africans are hospitable generally especially to foreigners. Tommy may have been received well in this part of the continent, however it isn't always our experience when we are out here in the west.. We're treated like garbage, unfortunately!
I love your energy and the ways of thinking,Africa isn't a bad place to come and visit to learn other countries culture and languages. Love u man👊
Bro, your Kiswahili is really good! You are truly Mwafrika. Thanks for sharing your journey and enlightening the world on our continent. Stay safe and pure wherever you go next. Kwaheri
Awesome! Keep shedding that positive view of Africa. I love that vibe in Africa. I am always a bit sad when it is time for me to leave, but I hope one day I can call Kenya my home. 🇰🇪
Welcome to Kenya bro
@@mashariki6781 thank you brother
You're always welcome home bro
Took a spontaneous trip to Tanzania this year with my family. We were suppose to go for a month but with the extended lockdown in London we ended up staying for seven months. I am 23 year old African women, first time in Africa and I can honestly say that was the best seven months abroad and it I highly recommend people travelling for a couple months abroad. It really opens your eyes to new perspectives of life and as you said @sabbatical, staying in one country really makes you feel like you are in a bubble. I miss Tz, can’t wait to go again.
This has been the most eye opening week i have had just finding your channel!
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Please come back to nigeria 🇳🇬, so many places to show us
Such an important perspective to share and why it is important to travel. Great video
Thank you Tommy. I am too old to travel like you but I receive so much insight and love when I watch your videos. I am so grateful for your work. I feel your work does more to unite the world than anything else. I learn laugh and love with every video. You are young healthy and brilliant and you are not wasting it . Thank you so much.
This has been a great adventure and can’t wait for you to get back Tommy……I am here for the ride!!!
What a beautiful video. Imagine if we all lived like this. Loved the lady at the end saying "we have the same blood". Thank you for this brother
It’s all about passion. You are passionate about Africa and it gives a direction to your life. Too many never even experience passion in their lives. May you grow this passion as far as you ever dreamed and thank you for taking us onboard.
As one who spent years of his professional life working, living and experiencing multiple African countries, I appreciate your perspective, perhaps because it largely reflects my own. It was a fascinating time of my life, after having worked for years in Asia and Europe, and one that contributed significantly to developing a more balanced, more accurate picture of the world.
Wassup friend
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Between you and Indigo Traveller, your experiences shine a great light on the reality that is the rest of the world outside of our North American bubble. It also provides people with a perspective that makes them question the motivations of our governments and the legitimacy of our news media
I would also put Kurt Caz in the mix too!
indigo traveler,,kurt caz they are great!!
Indigo is a one-of-a-kind traveler who focuses more on stern human angle videos.
He's not into UA-cam to entertain anyone but to awaken the humanity in us!
@@Sagalands Love kurt Caz videos
by the way, I started with Drew Binsky, he is also good!!
Tommy…I love your story of why you went to Africa. The nastiness that we live with daily in America is frustrating. Many Americans have forgotten how to be grateful for having the gift of Life. Same frustrations for me….and in November of2020 It led me to start a non-profit to help folks that life has slapped around. More kindness would change the world. Bravo to you Sir.
Very profound and inspiring message!! It’s refreshing to see someone who genuinely wants to show the world what life is like in other countries. Would love to smoke with you someday in some remote countryside lol keep it up🔥❤️
This is the best channel on UA-cam ! I understand about going insane here in America....I am so tired of people at each others throats, I refuse to watch the news....I can take a trip like that but I feel nailed down with work...I would trade places with you on a heartbeat. I've been to the Middle East before but only as invading force, US Marines. Mexico and Canada....I have always wanted to see what countries are really like. Its different when you're holding an M-16 in your hand walking down the street in Baghdad....would love to go back but as a tourist. Would love to see all the old Sumerian cities....Africa would be amazing to see....
I hope one day when you are all done with your travels that you write a book. I think millions of people, especially Americans would benefit from reading your thoughts.
Sad to see the story coming to a temporary pause. I followed you from Zanzibar onward and you've given me a great glimpse into Africa. I like your style-- you're a less edgy "Bald and Bankrupt"...Talking to people, in their language, and showing the general daily life of other places.
You fill in a niche that the flashier Drew Binsky types glaze over with their fakeness and I'm glad.
As an Australian whom become tired of my own countries somewhat insular and arrogant attitudes towards other cultures , which at times was also festered by portions of the media here, whilst in various work places over a decade ago, I sought to travel and had my heart set on Brazil and learnt the language, but I met a lady here in my home town who was Brazilian that put an end to those travels who I later married.
I’m so curious as to how you pick up language so quickly ? Do you have some sort of system for learning ?
Keep up the great videos, I’ve always had the belief that people all over the world mostly have the same wants and needs and that we are more similar then most people admit to.
Sabbatical you're the man
Kudos for allowing us to live our lives vicariously through your lens
Watching from Sydney Australia
Bless up
I am planning my first extended solo trip right now. I've saved up all the money I need, got myself out of debt and fixed up all my loose ends. I am heading to Vietnam and your videos have really helped me make my mind to start traveling.
Vietnam is one of the best countries to solo backpack through. Da Nang is underrated and has amazing beaches. Have fun
@@addicted2nipples thank you. that's where I'm planning on starting my trip in Da Nang.
People have a view of Africa which is obviously incorrect. I was shocked how different Rwanda was compared to what I thought it would be like. Totally enjoyed your vlogs and have been hooked. I do fear for you sometimes though ha ha. Looking forward to more and yes the scenery is awesome!
bro your a beast, good luck on your journey the world need more of you.
Hello sir
I'm from the UK and although I don;t think the protrayal of Africa is as bad here, it is so interesting to see just how beautiful and happy the continent is, when the medis says the opposite.
African people with a caring and loving heart ❤
If I was younger and single, I would spend a lot of time in Africa, I loved my time there. Even Equatorial Guinea, which has a bad reputation, there are really good friendly people, some of them are exceptionally good workers and it was a pleasure to spend almost 15 years there with a couple of years in Ghana, which is also full of friendly, hard working people.
I sincerely admire your take on this. I appreciate your travels as a small-town American. I agree with your take on our country. Sad but true. Stay safe!
Hello sir
True wisdom at 21:19 "you're white, we're black, but we share the [same] blood" - if only the rest of the world would share that beautiful outlook :)