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  • Ukraine. Israel/Palestine. Some conflicts dominate the news cycle, while others pass by barely noticed -- Sudan, Myanmar, Congo, just to name a few. But the most violent war of the past decade was in a place many have never heard of: Tigray, in northern Ethiopia.
    In just 2 short years between 2021 and 2022, a brutal struggle was fought between the Ethiopian government and the Tigrayan people. At least half a million people lost their lives.
    But Tigray used to be known for more than just conflict. It's the home of Axum, an ancient city that could be considered the beginning of Ethiopia. It's also supposedly the place where the Ark of the Covenant is held, which is said to hold the 10 Commandments. Intense.
    No one wants to visit this place. I decided to go for it.
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  • @SabbaticalTommy
    @SabbaticalTommy  4 місяці тому +258

    It's been real Ethiopia.
    Back to slightly more mundane locations in the next one.

    • @rohayeha
      @rohayeha 4 місяці тому +2

      The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

    • @realsteppab
      @realsteppab 4 місяці тому +5

      Tommy take care of yourself thank you for the unique and informative vlogs. 🩶

    • @JohnDoe-bh2lp
      @JohnDoe-bh2lp 4 місяці тому +9

      Tigray led a 30 year genocide against Amharas under the TPLF regime, then they revolted after losing democratically. No sympathy to animals like that.

    • @johne4323
      @johne4323 4 місяці тому +2

      Thanks for taking your viewers on great journeys but safety should be a concern my friend

    • @marcoles2987
      @marcoles2987 4 місяці тому +5

      you forgot to mention that the Italians took Ethiopia during fascism!!

  • @humanlove7021
    @humanlove7021 4 місяці тому +379

    I'm an Eritrean and it saddens me to see what the people of Tigray are going through. Politics is politics but in the end, we're all human. I wish them prosperity, peace, healing, and blessings.

    • @rohayeha
      @rohayeha 4 місяці тому +3

      The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

    • @nessys6450
      @nessys6450 4 місяці тому +13

      @@rohayehayup! as much as i feel for the civilians, the innocent souls who didn’t deserve any harm, this video is not doing a good job of telling the truth at allll.

    • @daniyalbbd5281
      @daniyalbbd5281 4 місяці тому +36

      Eritreans are happy with this situation, they wanted Tigray to be like this

    • @humanlove7021
      @humanlove7021 4 місяці тому +34

      @@daniyalbbd5281 I just said I wish them well. There is no need for you to say that now. Judgement is for God and God only. No one knows what will happen in the future so just try to be a good person and let God handle everything else.

    • @zelalemtekeletsadik6431
      @zelalemtekeletsadik6431 4 місяці тому +13

      Ya right. You are Eritrean. 😅

  • @grumpyoldwizard
    @grumpyoldwizard 4 місяці тому +249

    I feel bad for the people. None of them look happy, they just looked shell-shocked. Even the kids look scared.
    God bless all of them.

    • @rohayeha
      @rohayeha 4 місяці тому +1

      The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

    • @enterurname2231
      @enterurname2231 4 місяці тому

      They attack the government b/c they werent in power

    • @Aulihans3030
      @Aulihans3030 4 місяці тому +6

      I don feel bad because I remember what do you do in the border from here to?

    • @solomontadele9166
      @solomontadele9166 4 місяці тому +15

      They'd gone through so much pain and suffering the last three years people getting killed and raped by their own Ethiopia Governmet soliders, Amhara militia and Eritrea's animal soliders war, their mothers, sisters and neighbors raped , displaced , looted their properties , destroyed their health clinics and schools without discrimination , that's why you 👀 what You 👁️.

    • @zekariasgiorgis7734
      @zekariasgiorgis7734 4 місяці тому +6

      Thanks dear...............all you said is right because as a people we were in hell for nearly three years.

  • @tootallno
    @tootallno 4 місяці тому +70

    Tommy, you are not doing a travel VLOG but making history lesson and showing the beauty around the world.
    Awesome content

  • @benasir2795
    @benasir2795 4 місяці тому +53

    I am a Kenyan, we respect and love Ethiopians. We see them as our brothers. I wish them Peace and unity for a prosperous Ethiopia.

  • @et_matrix
    @et_matrix 4 місяці тому +236

    I was Mekelle University student when they war was happening. I am not from Tigray region. I am from southern nation. I have seen what war looks like in my eyes. It made me really to hate war. I am really so sorry for Tigrayans, Amharans and others Ethiopians. These greedy politicians are making us to fight with each other. It didn't benefit us.
    Thanks for showing us what's happening there. It has been 2 years since i left Mekelle.

    • @Black-lioness
      @Black-lioness 4 місяці тому +11

      As fellow Ethiopian it sucks to be us in the midsts of war time again

    • @NA-kb9ky
      @NA-kb9ky 4 місяці тому

      The issue is that the Eritrean people not recognizing for who he is a snake from a cave of Nakfa. Last time one man come out from a cave, just from the other side of the sea now 1.9 billion people believe him with thier souls that man had 13 wifes by the way. Now the people of Etio/Eri should know, our enemys sits in a higher place i.e church, mosques and gov offices!

    • @NA-kb9ky
      @NA-kb9ky 4 місяці тому

      The issue is that the Eritrean people not recognizing for who he is a snake from a cave of Nakfa. Last time one man come out from a cave, just from the other side of the sea now 1.9 billion people believe him with thier souls that man had 13 wifes by the way. Now the people of Etio/Eri should know, our enemys sits in a higher place i.e church, mosques and gov offices!

    • @NA-kb9ky
      @NA-kb9ky 4 місяці тому

      The issue is that the Eritrean people not recognizing for who he is a snake from a cave of Nakfa. Last time one man come out from a cave, just from the other side of the sea now 1.9 billion people believe him with thier souls that man had 13 wifes by the way. Now the people of Etio/Eri should know, our enemys sits in a higher place i.e church, mosques and gov offices!

    • @NA-kb9ky
      @NA-kb9ky 4 місяці тому

      The issue is that the Eritrean people not recognizing for who he is a snake from a cave of Nakfa. Last time one man come out from a cave, just from the other side of the sea now 1.9 billion people believe him with thier souls that man had 13 wifes by the way. Now the people of Etio/Eri should know, our enemys sits in a higher place i.e church, mosques and gov offices!

  • @LynnaeaEmber
    @LynnaeaEmber 4 місяці тому +103

    I learn so much from watching your vlog, Tommy. I think I learn more from you than I did in any world history class at university.

    • @friendlyjapanesebusinesswoman
      @friendlyjapanesebusinesswoman 4 місяці тому

      i agree

    • @israelnwanne8401
      @israelnwanne8401 4 місяці тому

      Nothing is heard about the war because it’s not muslims being fought by non Muslim majority.

    • @addisababanazareth1525
      @addisababanazareth1525 3 місяці тому

      But they fed him wrong information.
      Tigray gov. Started the war because they wanted to go back to Addis Ababa to grab some place in politics. They didn't want others to have a chance to lead the country.
      So, this all mess happened. To be honest this is what they asked for 👈

  • @cobwebtheorem7538
    @cobwebtheorem7538 4 місяці тому +83

    Greetings from Kenya Tommy. The rain at the end of your video was a sign of blessings. At least in most parts of Africa it is. If it were not for the language barrier, so many of the locals would have told you a lot more about the distant and modern history of Axum/Ethiopia.
    Stay blessed.

    • @rohayeha
      @rohayeha 4 місяці тому +1

      The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

  • @PowellGFX
    @PowellGFX 4 місяці тому +30

    I genuinely love how you take time to show places and issues you care about and feel like should be more visible to the general public
    much love and keep up the great work Tommy

    • @rohayeha
      @rohayeha 4 місяці тому

      The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

  • @lgonzasn5145
    @lgonzasn5145 4 місяці тому +110

    Beautiful message, irmão. To the Great Ethiopian people. Hug from Brazil.

    • @rohayeha
      @rohayeha 4 місяці тому

      The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

    • @ewengillies9826
      @ewengillies9826 4 місяці тому +2

      And the rest of the unified world. Bushyboy Oz.

    • @sareeyemanusqaame8723
      @sareeyemanusqaame8723 4 місяці тому

      There's no such thing as Ethiopia, it's actually fake and unrealistic concept.

    • @MrBanana2000
      @MrBanana2000 4 місяці тому

      That’s not what this video says.

  • @phoenix0000
    @phoenix0000 4 місяці тому +139

    Actually, Tigray used to be the safest region in Ethiopia when it comes to mugging. Now that it is rife with illegal weapons and poverty, illegal activity have spiked. And why your luggage was misplaced is because the federal government still looks through stuff that moves to Tigray thoroughly. The official reconciliation never happened yet. Every passenger of Ethiopian airlines that travels Tigray faces this. It's sad. But what can you do. Your closing remark is awesome 👌

    • @JohnDoe-bh2lp
      @JohnDoe-bh2lp 4 місяці тому +26

      Tigray led a 30 year genocide against Amharas under the TPLF regime, then they revolted after losing democratically. No sympathy to animals like that.

    • @user-qm7yc6tn8g
      @user-qm7yc6tn8g 4 місяці тому

      ​@@JohnDoe-bh2lpI love that you deserve animal amharas ye sharmuta zeroch

    • @rohayeha
      @rohayeha 4 місяці тому

      The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

    • @DawitEthiopia4391
      @DawitEthiopia4391 4 місяці тому +1

      you think the government still care for something can pass to tigray the can see it in front of you if they think you passing something. what is the misplacing drama needed bro

    • @thepinkpolly5215
      @thepinkpolly5215 4 місяці тому +41

      @@JohnDoe-bh2lp What a senseless take that is. First of all, Tigrayans are an ethnic group are not the same as the TPLF. If you have issues with the TPLF, blame the TPLF and not the innocent civilians.

  • @cadenpolen001
    @cadenpolen001 4 місяці тому +6

    Once again I am blown away by your abilities to learn new languages and interact with native speakers in different countries as you explore and travel from place to place - creating a captivating, yet informative narrative!
    Love you're work Sabbatical, and truthfully I would follow you anywhere - even into the abyss!

  • @westsideroller1749
    @westsideroller1749 4 місяці тому +5

    Thank you for educating us again. Especially on such an interesting and important area of the world

  • @badfinger61
    @badfinger61 4 місяці тому +108

    Excellent work Tommy.
    I really appreciate all your hard work, research, filming and interviewing that go into your videos.
    Superb - thank you.

    • @rohayeha
      @rohayeha 4 місяці тому

      The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

  • @Brave-Is_Mine1
    @Brave-Is_Mine1 4 місяці тому +73

    The “You guys stop fighting” to me 😢!
    Tigray didn’t deserved this devastating situation,I hope this wonderful region will be back to normal and get recovered soon.

    • @rohayeha
      @rohayeha 4 місяці тому +1

      The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

    • @veryrelitrans3025
      @veryrelitrans3025 4 місяці тому +9

      Tplf is responsible

    • @supertomtomboy
      @supertomtomboy 4 місяці тому +1

      ​@@veryrelitrans3025 f . U and the Amhara ,and Abiye and Higdef that have the responsiblety for the Genoced in Tigray .you are a lier.

    • @sareeyemanusqaame8723
      @sareeyemanusqaame8723 4 місяці тому +2

      It did deserve your comment only shows how much you don't know

    • @Brave-Is_Mine1
      @Brave-Is_Mine1 4 місяці тому

      @@sareeyemanusqaame8723 please Tell me what do you know. You must be one of those blinded idiots that supports War?!

  • @BethBirhe-vo5nl
    @BethBirhe-vo5nl 4 місяці тому +8

    God bless you brother for the beautiful message at the end. A foreigner that really gets it. You’re a rare beautiful soul who spoke kindly about a beautiful nation with so much history!

  • @Dubsam
    @Dubsam 4 місяці тому +2

    Good job Tommy! I love the message at the end! Insightful and informative presentation

  • @neilgin1
    @neilgin1 4 місяці тому +59

    thank you SO much for providing on the ground reporting for a hellish war, the "media" (lol) doesnt cover, love you bro

    • @rohayeha
      @rohayeha 4 місяці тому

      The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

    • @chiefpanda7040
      @chiefpanda7040 4 місяці тому +8

      they'd rather cover what kim kardashian is wearing than real events to take our minds away from what's actually happening

    • @NAraya-nt5xw
      @NAraya-nt5xw 4 місяці тому

      What do you think they going to do they already saw the truth on satellite when Tigray went gender to take a power but did't work they lost..

  • @stephenjackson6515
    @stephenjackson6515 4 місяці тому +13

    Thank you Tommy, you are a breath of fresh air, in these troubled times, which seem to just get wars!...whatever happened to talking? Peace and love, Tommy to you and miss Josie, and all your followers ❤️

  • @besemay
    @besemay 4 місяці тому +4

    Thank you for the remarks and advice, man. IT IS GENUINE and beautiful.

  • @allanw404
    @allanw404 4 місяці тому +4

    Amazing. Thank you and your participants for sharing this unique straightforward honest view of Tigray. I'll be reflecting on this one for a while.

  • @Animalsandwildlife.7527
    @Animalsandwildlife.7527 4 місяці тому +27

    Your reporting was way better than CNN and BBC combined. Normally the other journalists are reporting about the war there while they are in Nairobi, Kenya or Johannesburg, SA.

    • @peregrino9154
      @peregrino9154 4 місяці тому +1

      It's not hard to be better than them.

  • @dannyduggan4324
    @dannyduggan4324 4 місяці тому +49

    I only knew about this conflict because of the 'popular front' podcast and the fact I was looking at doing Cairo to Cape Town and going thru Ethiopia.
    Great video again. I regularly binge your videos, like the ones in East and West Africa. Proper traveller!

    • @rohayeha
      @rohayeha 4 місяці тому

      The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

    • @peregrino9154
      @peregrino9154 4 місяці тому

      I did Cape Town to Cairo. I flew into Addis Ababba to change planes and was going to go to Lalibela but didn't because of the fighting.

  • @zenebechmekete3353
    @zenebechmekete3353 4 місяці тому +5

    Thank you! You’re absolutely right! Together we are stronger!
    We appreciate your interest and support of our beloved country!
    We will see you on your next video👏🏾👍😀

  • @tomaszsmith8016
    @tomaszsmith8016 4 місяці тому +5

    the history input is great. Love your videos

  • @Jextraterrestrial_Strange
    @Jextraterrestrial_Strange 4 місяці тому +9

    You’re the best Tommy. Thanks for all the excellent work you do.

  • @wedishire1123
    @wedishire1123 4 місяці тому +26

    Thank you for speaking out some facts & showing Tigray!

  • @williamgamelisenaya793
    @williamgamelisenaya793 4 місяці тому +3

    Man, you're awesome showing us the roads less travelled.
    Nuff respect for your hustle.
    Bless up 🙏🙏❤️
    Safe travels

  • @berekettibebu8861
    @berekettibebu8861 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for all the excellent work

  • @bighugs8860
    @bighugs8860 4 місяці тому +20

    Love your content big brother . Love ❤️ from Ghana 🇬🇭

  • @blitztim6416
    @blitztim6416 4 місяці тому +15

    Beautiful country. They do deserve peace there.
    Man you are so chill. That must really help you getting along in such situations.

  • @weditigray5782
    @weditigray5782 4 місяці тому +38

    Thanks for visiting Tigray. Just to note Tigray is a safe place even after this devastating war that was imposed on the people of Tigray. Tegarus are hardworking people with a great history! We learnt the hard way on who to trust, we have now awoken, Tigray first. God bless Tigray and it’s people.

    • @Lemlem7682
      @Lemlem7682 4 місяці тому +3

      Amen 🙏 ❤

    • @yutest6872
      @yutest6872 4 місяці тому +2

      It is hell bro

    • @rreer
      @rreer 4 місяці тому

      ​@@yutest6872watch them they will prevail

    • @rreer
      @rreer 4 місяці тому

      Agree

    • @tesfaldettesfamariam2951
      @tesfaldettesfamariam2951 4 місяці тому

      He is there. He said gang hang . He said tigray is not safe place. Before and after crime rape for jobless people daily income .

  • @michaell1665
    @michaell1665 4 місяці тому +1

    Extremely informative! Thanks for sharing your travels!

  • @GhosthoundYT
    @GhosthoundYT 4 місяці тому +18

    Tommy's Journey getting more and more worrying (on his safety) these days! Stay safe buddy! and thank you for the videos, love em so much!

    • @dertythegrower
      @dertythegrower 4 місяці тому

      animeguy.. dont worry hermit, this was recorded long before all the stuff going on there now

    • @Jordan-xg4pn
      @Jordan-xg4pn 4 місяці тому +1

      Lol the war ended a time ago

    • @rohayeha
      @rohayeha 4 місяці тому

      The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

    • @SaMcfc05
      @SaMcfc05 Місяць тому

      Is it safe to travel to now? ​@@Jordan-xg4pn

  • @toddm6999
    @toddm6999 4 місяці тому +16

    Legend as usual. Don't forget the war in Sudan equally horrible and ongoing...the Chinese flooded Ethiopia with workers ...I have a lot of experience in these areas ...beautiful people and ancient cultures..we need to stop the madness of war

  • @debbiemacdonald3481
    @debbiemacdonald3481 4 місяці тому +1

    Another amazing vlog. Thanks Tommy.

  • @bal8016
    @bal8016 4 місяці тому +11

    Sabbatical, I am very happy to watch your videos on Ethiopia. You are a great eye witness for the people who are far away, like me Ethiopian Diaspora living in USA. Thank you also for your true genuine brotherly comments and advice to Ethiopians in general. STOP FIGHTING, I heard you loud and clear.
    May Ethiopians prayer for your safe journey be heard and may God protect you with his angels every where you go. Be safe and God bless you.

    • @LordOfSweden
      @LordOfSweden 3 місяці тому

      Bah I have no respect for you, you go to another country instead of fixing your own. That's the problem.

  • @tylarpenney3971
    @tylarpenney3971 4 місяці тому +9

    Thanks for your content

  • @solo1372
    @solo1372 4 місяці тому +4

    Hello. Love your channels and very down to earth presentations of different regions and cultures. Am learning a lot. Many thanks

  • @ruthhaile7030
    @ruthhaile7030 4 місяці тому +27

    I am glad no one in Tigray tried hostelling you for money. I love my people they are always humble and honest.

    • @israelnwanne8401
      @israelnwanne8401 4 місяці тому

      South Africa will not promote the cause of Tigray because Iranian money is not an incentive.

    • @geneamha7584
      @geneamha7584 3 місяці тому

      Now in Tigray, Eritrean refugees and local people are being kidnapped for ransom!

    • @SaMcfc05
      @SaMcfc05 Місяць тому

      ​@@israelnwanne8401icc coming for Netanyahu 😂

  • @geoffpm
    @geoffpm 4 місяці тому +3

    One of your best series, Tommy !

  • @ekramnegash4172
    @ekramnegash4172 4 місяці тому +20

    Thank you for visiting and showing our country

    • @Gracefull-ok9lr
      @Gracefull-ok9lr 4 місяці тому

      If you are a donkey from that region😂 it's not your country. It's Tigray

  • @63bigmac63
    @63bigmac63 4 місяці тому +9

    Good to see you again, Tommy You are looking well. Thanks for all you do to bring us the truth in the world .
    Mike

    • @rohayeha
      @rohayeha 4 місяці тому

      The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

  • @marten9334
    @marten9334 Місяць тому +1

    for a nation that has just been through a war, these people are really friendly and nice. I wouldve expected a lot more hostility and problems in a region like that. Great video!

  • @BillyBob-uc9zp
    @BillyBob-uc9zp 4 місяці тому +1

    Always interesting.
    Thank you ❤

  • @nikhayes3396
    @nikhayes3396 4 місяці тому +19

    Great video. Wonderful people, all Ethiopian immigrants I have met are humble, peaceful, great people. You are living the life my friend.

  • @mleinternationalW
    @mleinternationalW 4 місяці тому +18

    You are a brave man. Even Ethiopian reporters barely do ground reports around the northern area. There is a very dangerous tension brewing and people have lost trust in the leadership and institutions including the military. But the sights and people are beautiful. The message resonates

    • @nahomefiseha2416
      @nahomefiseha2416 4 місяці тому +2

      Mey be that is because his a foreign

    • @nahomefiseha2416
      @nahomefiseha2416 4 місяці тому

      @@mt5661 I don't see them like that I want them to know that the way they live is worth less even the way I live

    • @Wizdani6
      @Wizdani6 4 місяці тому +1

      The problem in ethiopia is when you are same you will have a problem otherwise you are oky

    • @dmulugeta
      @dmulugeta 4 місяці тому +1

      I think it works in his favor that he is not Ethiopian. Furthermore, it helps that he's white and he's a tourist.

    • @nahomefiseha2416
      @nahomefiseha2416 4 місяці тому

      The problem is if u are Ethiopia an u will do as people want u to here like if u are a trgrai u will just talk about for the benefit of Tigris not a truth because we already divided by our culture land and everyone says Ethiopia but it is not from his heart and we say that because we divided always , i don't if other countries do the same thing as we did it seems another country in a country if u divided a land for certain group it shouldn't be that way

  • @janetjames1562
    @janetjames1562 4 місяці тому

    Thanks so much for bringing us on your journey. You have a great talent to be with common people and so bringing places to life. Eye opening!

  • @marcofigueroa3001
    @marcofigueroa3001 4 місяці тому +4

    You are doing a real job Tom thank you

  • @probablytommy
    @probablytommy 4 місяці тому +9

    Excellent stuff Tommy :)

  • @abichugobana9509
    @abichugobana9509 3 місяці тому

    Thank you Sabbatical. You delivered the most important message at the end.

  • @Black-E-Pearl
    @Black-E-Pearl 4 місяці тому

    The final message is priceless. Thank you for your insight!

  • @roundhouse1975
    @roundhouse1975 4 місяці тому +4

    I have very good friends deeply affected by this war. It saddens me greatly and i appreciate ypu showing and speaking of these issues

    • @Lemlem7682
      @Lemlem7682 4 місяці тому +3

      Yes, we were horrify and terrified. I had so much nightmare that, I couldn't sleep when I heard about the people of Tigray and the war and you can't get any information because it was seized and blocked and shut down the electric the internet the lights food could not even get in and also medications the hospital has been completely destroyed the school is destroyed there was no banking for the last three years..they have tried to Wipeout Tigrayn people from this earth. Thank God it's over 🙌 🙏

  • @Maki-vr8sw
    @Maki-vr8sw 4 місяці тому +11

    Tigray people’s are very kind and Undefeated I know them well because I lived with them. I like your powerful message at the end. Thank you for sharing your experience and our history. Peace be upon us 🤲. One love Ethiopia 🇪🇹

  • @magmaraymaker.kweenkleokat8779
    @magmaraymaker.kweenkleokat8779 4 місяці тому +2

    I've sworn off UA-cam and hadn't seen you for awhile Tommy. This is not a sabbatical, this is a modus operendi. This outro brought tears. I love you and your work!

  • @as9017
    @as9017 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for the wonderful video. As always, you explained everything wonderfully to us and showed us beautiful things. This is really great. Thanks again. You are lovely, the way you tell it is fascinating.

  • @tekletravel27
    @tekletravel27 4 місяці тому +3

    Tommy you make me speechless.
    Thank you for everything you are doing .

  • @jodokusflax871
    @jodokusflax871 4 місяці тому +3

    Really good content on your channel! Keep the good work up.

  • @Football_shorts15662
    @Football_shorts15662 4 місяці тому

    Another moving series Tommy; thanks for sharing this story

  • @Focus_Point101
    @Focus_Point101 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this with the world

  • @timothyrill3825
    @timothyrill3825 4 місяці тому +23

    That was so interesting and informative. You should offer this collection to schools in the USA. I think your message is very important to the world to understand the world strive. Very informative on how many countries try to take advantage of smaller countries. You opened my eyes and I hope people learn the message in Ethiopia is so strong. Thank you for sharing!

    • @rohayeha
      @rohayeha 4 місяці тому

      The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

    • @behaveman5754
      @behaveman5754 4 місяці тому

      😂😂😂

  • @healthyforus
    @healthyforus 4 місяці тому +3

    Great job Tom, I really enjoyed watching your video! I wish you can do more videos in ethiopia!

  • @sem3945
    @sem3945 4 місяці тому

    Great video. Simple and genuine presentation. Thank you for your effort !

  • @birhanemelaku3931
    @birhanemelaku3931 3 дні тому

    Thank you for sharing this video

  • @tina-mariecrocker5687
    @tina-mariecrocker5687 4 місяці тому +3

    You are one of the few vloggers who actually makes videos that matter❤

  • @gzx926
    @gzx926 4 місяці тому +20

    Wow ART OF THE COVENANT. Glad to hear that it's in Ethiopia. I'm definitely going to visit this place one day. Thanks for your video and stay safe. ❤❤❤

    • @lifeonthelake4367
      @lifeonthelake4367 4 місяці тому +1

      If itcwas there Hitler would have walked in and took it during ww2 when he was looking for lost relics. No one could have stopped him

    • @nomaayie2899
      @nomaayie2899 4 місяці тому +1

      I will sneak in at night to confirm whether it's really arc of covenant

    • @us3rG
      @us3rG 3 місяці тому +2

      ​@@lifeonthelake4367yea why didn't Italians take it then?

    • @StopTheLiess
      @StopTheLiess 3 місяці тому

      why didnt he take it he was alive then and friends with Mussolini @@lifeonthelake4367

    • @JohnDoeSr
      @JohnDoeSr 2 місяці тому

      That's a fairytale

  • @kayskaht2052
    @kayskaht2052 Місяць тому

    Absolutely brilliant. So happy I found this channel!

  • @henoxgames
    @henoxgames 4 місяці тому +1

    What you said at the end touched my heart, thank you.

  • @meronambaye2497
    @meronambaye2497 4 місяці тому +9

    Just watching you walk around brought so much memories. I left because of the war and it’s nice to be able to see it again.

  • @AnLostdInrSciencea
    @AnLostdInrSciencea 4 місяці тому +21

    Wow man this was heartbreaking, I am Italian, I am so ashamed about what our grandfathers did there. This place is so beautiful , I hope they will stop fight and start build their own independent future soon.

    • @Lemlem7682
      @Lemlem7682 4 місяці тому +4

      I believe it was your great grandfather's that sew division in Ethiopia 🇪🇹 because they can defeat us..

    • @AnLostdInrSciencea
      @AnLostdInrSciencea 4 місяці тому +4

      Yes it's right, nevertheless it was a dark time in our history; eventually it ended, but leaved scars in my country and in a lot of other places...

    • @behaveman5754
      @behaveman5754 4 місяці тому +7

      It will be soon Tigray is independence country no matter about the time will takes.
      Because the young generation is learning from thire mistakes now they know what to do . That means they don’t see them self as Ethiopian any more .🤷‍♂️

    • @giuseppelastarza967
      @giuseppelastarza967 4 місяці тому

      Well thats not true. Italian colonialism had nothing to do with the current problems ethiopia are facing. I actually believe ethiopia would have been more united then ever if it had become an Italian colony.

    • @beletetigist9830
      @beletetigist9830 4 місяці тому

      ​@@behaveman5754አፍጥኑት ምን አየጠበቃችሁ ነው ጥሩግ😏

  • @StoneyIsland69th
    @StoneyIsland69th 4 місяці тому

    Thanks bruh! Great and informative session.

  • @estiphanosget3602
    @estiphanosget3602 4 місяці тому

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINAL REMARK AND ADVICE TO US!!

  • @solacemusic242
    @solacemusic242 4 місяці тому +8

    As with so many conflicts, it is the government, not the people. In Ethiopia, whomever is in charge (Tigrayan, Amhara, Oromo) the others feel (rightly or not) they are not represented and are being oppressed. When we were in Addis in 2012, an Amhara person we know had a small business but left for USA because of (perceived or otherwise) discrimination and lost his business. We were in Mekelle for 2 days. We had a lovely group of people we were staying with who took us around the town. Most had almost nothing, but always a smile by the Tigrayans. We left our hearts there and hopefully will go back someday. But it is difficult to travel with the uncertainty. Thank you for going there and filming a part of that breathtakingly beautiful, complex and amazing country and its people. Their story is, as you say, going unnoticed by virtually everyone except those whose hearts are broken by the turmoil. Praying for peace there...

    • @rohayeha
      @rohayeha 4 місяці тому

      The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

    • @Tefera-hf8fw
      @Tefera-hf8fw 4 місяці тому

      The news of the war was at the top of all international news media plus UN.

  • @FarisZehara-tr7jp
    @FarisZehara-tr7jp 4 місяці тому +6

    Wow what a great content you really did good job. Love from Ethiopia ❤🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹

  • @aarancole9296
    @aarancole9296 4 місяці тому +1

    Love the place and the vlog keep it up can’t wait for next one

  • @douggreen8211
    @douggreen8211 4 місяці тому +2

    I love your channel! Peace to you brother!

  • @ermiasawoke192
    @ermiasawoke192 4 місяці тому +30

    32:16 is the message that put me to tears. We need to be united as Ethiopian! We need it desperately more than ever now. Thank you very much for your inspiration. Good luck brother.
    From Ethiopia 🇪🇹

    • @Lemlem7682
      @Lemlem7682 4 місяці тому

      Yes, we do because the divided house will fall down😢I pray that my country will rise up and be strong the way we used to be or more than before..the worst mistakes Ethiopian people did was by letting Eritrean to come to their own country and let Eritrean looted and rape Tigrayn people.ሰው እዴት አገሩን በውጭ አገር ጠላት አሳልፈኽ ትሰጠውአለህ?

    • @weditigray5782
      @weditigray5782 4 місяці тому +5

      @ermiasawoke192 You call for unity after your house was knocked down. We Tegarus had been through hell with all regions attacking Tigray but when you invited an external force Eritrea to attack your people that’s when things change. That’s a no go and will not unite Ethiopia. It clear to say Tegarus are out of this equation.

    • @rohayeha
      @rohayeha 4 місяці тому

      The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

    • @JMGD44
      @JMGD44 4 місяці тому +3

      I don't think that Tegaru want be with the Ethiopian anymore. Accept and respect that. 😢😢😢

    • @user-rw3rt1dh1m
      @user-rw3rt1dh1m 4 місяці тому

      Tigray leaders who are now standing same platform with abiye and eating and drinking beer with him.

  • @westakladnz1582
    @westakladnz1582 4 місяці тому +3

    Beautiful country, friendly ppl, so much potential.....if we all just stop fighting against each other. Another awesome vlog, thanks Tommy

  • @kassaterefe9263
    @kassaterefe9263 3 місяці тому

    Thanks brother, like your courage and reminding us to be united!

  • @au3014
    @au3014 27 днів тому

    Great one. Thanks man.

  • @habeshaboss
    @habeshaboss 4 місяці тому +36

    *Tigray are very beautiful nice People. I Love Tigrayan and i Wish nothing but the best for my beloved neighbors. 🇪🇷🤝❤️💛*

    • @loyalbelieve6954
      @loyalbelieve6954 4 місяці тому +7

      Tell that to amharay who stole everything during the genocide

    • @habeshaboss
      @habeshaboss 4 місяці тому +4

      @mt5661 *First Off you arent Tigrayan or Eritrean why do you Come under my comment? you are Amhara so you dont have nothing to do with Axumites coins... ✌️*

    • @jhonywalker1168
      @jhonywalker1168 4 місяці тому +5

      we Tigrayans wish you the best i don't want bad thing to happen to Eritrea even if Eritrean soldiers did bad thing in Tigray.

    • @eddx5758
      @eddx5758 4 місяці тому +3

      @@habeshabossdo you hate Amhara people

    • @habeshaboss
      @habeshaboss 4 місяці тому +6

      @eddx5758 *No but i dont Like those People who Take Land of Others act Like is theirs. welkayt humera tsegede raya all is Tigray !*

  • @paulbklyn4742
    @paulbklyn4742 4 місяці тому +3

    Great Video Tom, you have more guts than me. Keep up the great work.

  • @Cani-Gulah
    @Cani-Gulah 4 місяці тому +1

    I was waiting for this video ✌️

  • @moretriflenowplz1837
    @moretriflenowplz1837 4 місяці тому +1

    Certainly a different view than I thought it would have been. People like you really are a treasure to these nations you visit.

  • @jakoflynn2560
    @jakoflynn2560 4 місяці тому +3

    Hey dude you are out there!!!!!! Go man! God bless you bro!!!

  • @destawadugna8991
    @destawadugna8991 4 місяці тому +9

    Appreciate your way of messaging for unity of 🇪🇹

  • @melest5645
    @melest5645 4 місяці тому

    Very well put together video ...thx for ur hard work

  • @vehiculemagazine
    @vehiculemagazine 4 місяці тому +2

    keep em coming!

  • @garykapuscinski8273
    @garykapuscinski8273 4 місяці тому +3

    This blog felt rushed but I adored it bro this could of been 2 part to 4 part series keep safe always

  • @hanuasfaw2252
    @hanuasfaw2252 4 місяці тому +15

    🎉❤Thank you for showing us clearly to those who don't know the war of Tigray, which no one really understands. The past 2 years have been a very frustrating and difficult time. We have lost many of our families😢. Thank God for everything

    • @Lemlem7682
      @Lemlem7682 4 місяці тому +4

      Yes, it was terrifying and painful, and thank goodness it's over.😢 and we need to make a way to help Tigray people because they are starving to death😢

    • @rohayeha
      @rohayeha 4 місяці тому

      The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

    • @daniyalbbd5281
      @daniyalbbd5281 4 місяці тому

      Not true

    • @user-nn4vy1wd8u
      @user-nn4vy1wd8u 4 місяці тому

      You thanking for losing many families 😂😂😂

    • @hanuasfaw2252
      @hanuasfaw2252 4 місяці тому +1

      @@user-nn4vy1wd8u Yes, we have lost many of our Tigray families, this is true. This is not politics, this is humanity. Try to think correctly

  • @helinaabisahle7833
    @helinaabisahle7833 Місяць тому

    thank you so much, this video changed my perspective on how i see the war!

  • @jupiterplanet1316
    @jupiterplanet1316 4 місяці тому +2

    What a nice video 👍👍👍👍... Tank you for your work bro👍👍👍

  • @matthewbaxter358
    @matthewbaxter358 4 місяці тому +9

    You’re so great man keep it up!!

  • @00708046
    @00708046 4 місяці тому +4

    Wow , the landscapes are so incredible . The contrasts are like night and day . The mountains push out of the ground like spear heads.
    Great video ! Thanks ...

  • @brktihagosgaltigray1027
    @brktihagosgaltigray1027 3 місяці тому +2

    I love my Tigray too much ❤❤ also our language is really the best language in the world. Trust me learn it a few weeks & you will be amazed by its beauty

  • @MrShanebizzle
    @MrShanebizzle 4 місяці тому

    Your channel is awesome man. You do excellent work bro. Thanks for all the top notch content brotha

  • @imfromtambunan
    @imfromtambunan 4 місяці тому +24

    I think my Tigray friend died during the war. He was posting a lot on Facebook criticizing the government then suddenly no news. He hasn't posted anything in over a year and a half.

    • @rohayeha
      @rohayeha 4 місяці тому

      The Tigray liberation fronts are a shame to Africa and the black race because they introduced ethnic federalism which resulted in a deadly war and conflict and over 500, 000 people died in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. They even made the national identity card to specify one's ethnic group so that it will be easy for them to attack other tribes especially the Amhara people. The irony is that Tigres play the victim card while they are the main reason for all the hate and destruction in the country. They want to blame other ethnic tribes who are the real victims. Africans please do not align yourself with this group who wants to divide and rule just like colonialist.

    • @ruthhaile7030
      @ruthhaile7030 4 місяці тому +1

      Sorry for your loss but he is gone most likely. I lost many friends and families.

  • @thorangla2853
    @thorangla2853 4 місяці тому +9

    Great video Tommy.
    Id live to see you hit Argentina again. The people are really going through it now and it would be great to watch you sharing the streetview of what life is like there now. Bon voyage.

    • @thorangla2853
      @thorangla2853 4 місяці тому

      First Rimbaud reference I've ever seen on UA-cam. Bravo

    • @SabbaticalTommy
      @SabbaticalTommy  4 місяці тому +1

      Sadly “going through it” is the never ending story of Argentina. But I should go back..

  • @user-kt6bz5um7m
    @user-kt6bz5um7m 4 місяці тому +2

    Great video!

  • @deirdrenugent1887
    @deirdrenugent1887 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for highlighting