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  • If you're one of the rare souls who decides to take a trip to Guyana, the least visited country in the Americas, chances are your first stop will be Georgetown, the capital city. With a population of only around 200,000, it looks and feels almost like a small town. But this city is no joke. With the newfound oil wealth driving prices up, crime is starting to skyrocket. Although everyone in Guyana suffers from theft, American oil workers and Chinese merchants in particular are hunted in the streets by muggers. I was no oil worker, but I was assumed to be one.
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  • @SabbaticalTommy
    @SabbaticalTommy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +608

    You know Georgetown is no joke when I need a security detail. Sorry for the lack of uploads recently, have been on the road without good wifi. It'll be worth the wait. Probably.

    • @musical_lolu4811
      @musical_lolu4811 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Do take it easy man. Cheers from Lagos, Nigeria.

    • @Mma_wth
      @Mma_wth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Glad your back!!

    • @tech.industrialmechanics8248
      @tech.industrialmechanics8248 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I was very impatiently waiting for your next upload 🙈😁
      Please visit Nigeria 🇳🇬 again.
      Here’s a compilation to motivate you to come back:
      m.th-cam.com/video/Maaql0oF8bM/w-d-xo.html

    • @user-fq7tv2lo6e
      @user-fq7tv2lo6e 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Can't wait for Suriname...

    • @Dragonslayapwn
      @Dragonslayapwn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Was starting to get worried, not getting an update in so long. Stay safe brother!

  • @cartears
    @cartears 2 ปีที่แล้ว +295

    The beauty of Guyana lies not in the capital city but in the simplicity of countryside living. The generosity and closeness to nature will amaze you.

    • @favour3319
      @favour3319 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I really wished he had shown more of the countryside

    • @randysingh6548
      @randysingh6548 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You are correct. Countryside is best in guyana. Especially Berbice.

    • @orvinsidnauth4415
      @orvinsidnauth4415 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Facts

    • @shellyfullerton
      @shellyfullerton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kris you're so correct

    • @shellyfullerton
      @shellyfullerton 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@randysingh6548 lol Berbician here too

  • @victorngugi1047
    @victorngugi1047 2 ปีที่แล้ว +404

    It is painful to see an old man cry because of the government. He is past his prime and he's crying for his children's future

    • @korbermeister1
      @korbermeister1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Yeah that was very sad. You know he’s in a bad way (at least mentally distressed) he approach you with grave warnings about the Guyanese government

    • @rasheednode
      @rasheednode 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Heart wrenching, can't agree more.

    • @oceejekwam6829
      @oceejekwam6829 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Guyana has good fundamentals. They only need to attract the diaspora back. They have all they could ever wish for. Stable geography, fertile land, access to the sea, mineral resources, abundance of water, little pollution, the list goes on...

    • @navigator902
      @navigator902 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I cry like him, live in a country which ascribes to Democracy, which now I know has a range in philosophy ... late in life one sees through the facade.

    • @elaineseenauth1230
      @elaineseenauth1230 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      U don't judge one people and comdem a government that place was build by pnc that TH-cam person is one of the worst you tube people I c

  • @wj-s4378
    @wj-s4378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Such a Beautiful Country!! Lovely people. I hope that the people recieve the rewards of their labors. The oil belongs to the the people not the politicians.

    • @Mark-nu5vg
      @Mark-nu5vg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's common throughout the world the poor get poorer as the rich gets richer.

    • @Vincenzo60
      @Vincenzo60 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mark-nu5vg true

    • @rykson161
      @rykson161 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      European spy and saboteur! I have been there many times alone , day and night , this guy is a liar ! I was never harassed or attacked ! Safest and cleanest hotels and guest houses !!

    • @avant-garde2.028
      @avant-garde2.028 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just come together and get rid of politicians who aren’t for the people. We are more important than the politicians remember we put them there

  • @Water_lily_lily
    @Water_lily_lily ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I miss my home country, Guyana 🇬🇾. Beautiful people, delicious food, and amazing hospitality ❤

    • @juniorclarke152
      @juniorclarke152 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know how you feel water lily

    • @robertmazurowski5974
      @robertmazurowski5974 ปีที่แล้ว

      In 10 years you will probably want to go back, even for economic reasons.

    • @mandingo1125
      @mandingo1125 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m going back in june 2025 ❤

  • @TheMileswin
    @TheMileswin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Guyana home of Eddy Grant. Lets all dance to Romancing the stone. An iconic reggae music legend. Thanks for sharing. I hope to visit soon.

    • @alteredbeast1974
      @alteredbeast1974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      We gonna rock down to electric avenue.......⚡⚡

    • @kaydenpat
      @kaydenpat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Give Me Hope, Johanna!

    • @anniemc2968
      @anniemc2968 หลายเดือนก่อน

      His music is not reggae. He had his own sound.

  • @joshwalley9864
    @joshwalley9864 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    2:20 lmao love how the guy is just totally unfazed by the guy's mad rant.

    • @Bass_Reaper_
      @Bass_Reaper_ 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Lmao i couldn't stop laughing for 2 minutes

  • @shaqirib
    @shaqirib 2 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    As a Jamaican, I was pretty impressed at the amount of dancehall music I heard playing in the different areas you passed! Great Videos Man! One Love

    • @collinheadley286
      @collinheadley286 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      that is all we play in Guyana

    • @chrisper94
      @chrisper94 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Huh? It's Guyana. It's the Caribbean. What else did you expect? They even say waapen.

    • @Dogtubee
      @Dogtubee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@chrisper94 it not the Caribbean its in SA

    • @dandrejones6332
      @dandrejones6332 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@Dogtubee Regardless if Guyana is in SA it’s still considered Caribbean

    • @faithethomas2823
      @faithethomas2823 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Guyana has been into dance hall for centuries now. Only because we are not represented like other places like Jamaica, T&T and Barbados but we are very up to date with a lot of things. Glad someone saw fit to show our country and our culture. Glad others got to see that we are more than their so called Third world 🌎 country.

  • @glenroybrathwaite1531
    @glenroybrathwaite1531 2 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    I'm from Antigua and we have a large Guyanese immigrants living here.I'm going to recommend your channel to my Guyanese friends.Thanks very much for the content

    • @rykson161
      @rykson161 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He is a European spy and saboteur! I have been there many times alone , day and night , this guy is a liar ! I was never harassed or attacked ! Safest and cleanest hotels and guest houses !!

    • @davidmike3560
      @davidmike3560 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where is Antigua?

    • @arnoldfromspace7465
      @arnoldfromspace7465 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@davidmike3560 I believe in Guatemala. Really beautiful place

    • @davidmike3560
      @davidmike3560 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@arnoldfromspace7465 thanks for the information.Guyana seems like a nice place also.

    • @glenroybrathwaite1531
      @glenroybrathwaite1531 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@davidmike3560 Antigua and Barbuda are a small twin island state in the caribbean region.they are a part of the West Indies archipelago.About 17 degrees latitude and 61 longitude

  • @jeffitachi2589
    @jeffitachi2589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Cheers from Nairobi Kenya Thanks for showing Guyana.Only knew the country because the former CEO of kenya's largest company Safaricom come from there RIP to him he was such a great guy.Enjoying this series.

    • @cobwebtheorem7538
      @cobwebtheorem7538 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      If you were of a slightly older generation, or had attended the previous school system in Kenya, then you would know that the first black judge of the High Court of Kenya, Cecil Henry Ethelwood Miller, who arrived in Kenya in 1964, was also from Georgetown, British Guyana. He also served as Chief Justice during very politically-charged years in Kenya (the country was virtually a police state then) that the younger generation has absolutely no knowledge or understanding of.

    • @jeffitachi2589
      @jeffitachi2589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@cobwebtheorem7538 Intresting and thanks for the information I had no knowledge of that.I am a millennial.

    • @martinmwangi254
      @martinmwangi254 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cobwebtheorem7538 thanks for that info, I'm from Kenya but hadn't heard of him

  • @israelkingston2635
    @israelkingston2635 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Mi love your videos mi born Inna Jamaica 🇯🇲 to a Jamaican Fada 🇯🇲 and Guyanese Mada 🇬🇾 I am so happy I get to experience both sides of my family 🤤😩❤️

  • @simonclark83
    @simonclark83 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I was in Guyana last year for 8 weeks, beautiful country and people.

  • @twozero4863
    @twozero4863 2 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    As a South American myself I always wondered why these countries are simply forgotten and not integrated whatsoever with the rest of the sub-continent. It's not just people people farther North in the continent that don't know of their existence, for us in the South it's as though they are not even there to the point that you won't learn anything about them in your school life.
    The fact that Sabbatical probably had to fly all over from Buenos Aires to NY and then back to Georgetown to get there, proves to what extent these countries are just isolated from most of the region.
    Thanks for showing this for us so ignorant about how these people live and we can only hope that in the future we can do some work on proper integrating the region.

    • @goutfromfriedokra7099
      @goutfromfriedokra7099 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Because it's an economic illiterate basket case of a country. if it was composed of Taiwanese or Israeli's it would a powerhouse

    • @favour3319
      @favour3319 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No direct flights from Miami?

    • @Just.A.T-Rex
      @Just.A.T-Rex 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Y’all don’t go over Jim Jones suicides?

    • @Just.A.T-Rex
      @Just.A.T-Rex 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @Falcoon Space most people sadly only know because if Jim Jones

    • @korbermeister1
      @korbermeister1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@goutfromfriedokra7099 Israel’s only a powerhouse because of the boatloads of American money it gets. Taiwan’s got a bigger powerhouse breathing down their neck called China that wants to give it a loving embrace, permanently

  • @viksam009
    @viksam009 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    10:21 I think that man asked if Tom is from New Zealand because he was wearing a black cap. NZ cricket team are also called blackcaps and cricket is popular in the Caribbean.

    • @SabbaticalTommy
      @SabbaticalTommy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Ahh well there you go. I was completely confused by that guess

    • @cobwebtheorem7538
      @cobwebtheorem7538 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nice one! I wondered why...

    • @korbermeister1
      @korbermeister1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! Now that makes sense

    • @sankubanku1633
      @sankubanku1633 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@SabbaticalTommy No I think that dude confused you with Karl Rock.

    • @tombimashri8149
      @tombimashri8149 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tommy PSE be cautious ND treat with care, we don t want anything to happen to you, u r a good guy humble ND friendly to all. PSE be in a safe place b4 dark PSE PSE ND PSE.

  • @yvonne237
    @yvonne237 2 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    I'm originally from Guyana,came to the USA in 1977. Guyana is a small English speaking country in the Northern tip of South America. We have less than 1 million people living in a country larger than Idaho or the UK. We are however; culturally Caribbean. The Guyanese's political history is not as straight forward as some might want you to believe. President Forbes Burnham and Cheddi Jagan used to be friends. Guyana educated some bright and brilliant people, scattered all over the World today. The older generations are more educated than the youths of today. Burnham had restrictions on speech and imports. He thought that making us self reliant was better than depending on the West. Burnham died in 1985. The economic situation in Guyana today can't be blamed only on him. Most Guyanese are friendly, hard working, and peaceful people. Over the years, I've taken my husband, kids, and grands to visit. Thanks for educating the World on some of our history. Stay safe. 🇬🇾

    • @JC-wi2jz
      @JC-wi2jz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hi, is there ethnic tension between the Afro-Guyanese & Indian-Guyanese? Do they self segregate and live in their own neighborhoods etc; ?

    • @yvonne237
      @yvonne237 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@JC-wi2jz yes,there is self segregation among the different ethnic groups.

    • @JC-wi2jz
      @JC-wi2jz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@yvonne237 Interesting....Tks

    • @islandgirl3330
      @islandgirl3330 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@JC-wi2jz Not like the America. Why there are more Indians in certain areas is because after slavery most of them worked on the plantations and farms and stayed there but it is not the type of segregation like the States. Black people tend to live in the cities because they were not into heavy farming. The threw their hoes down that is why they had to bring in the Indians, Portuguese and Chinese to work as indentured labourers after slavery. You can buy a house and live anywhere in Guyana. A lot of the Ameridians live on their original land in the interior and has been discriminated against. There are more Indians because a great percentage of the other races left after Burnham destroyed the country. Indians also had extremely large families more than anyone else. But you can choose to live where ever you want.

    • @Potential2006
      @Potential2006 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool essay

  • @joelquintyn592
    @joelquintyn592 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    As a resident Guyanese 🇬🇾, it's very intersting to see it from a different perspective. Great video.

  • @cyrilkatatak2267
    @cyrilkatatak2267 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You are hands down the best travel vlogger that I've come across & I'm a junkie for this stuff. The edgy content, global scale, the history lessons & great vocal cadence. F'n awesome. Greatly appreciated. Tks from Thailand.

    • @HustleBoss
      @HustleBoss 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I second this comment!

    • @kalloggs40
      @kalloggs40 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bald and Bankrupt is much better

  • @xxdiimpleszxx
    @xxdiimpleszxx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I’m living in NY but it’s nice to see my country and learn things I didn’t even know …I’m from Berbice and I would say that the country side is peaceful and has a different energy to it …but thanks for spreading awareness ✨

    • @bryanvasquezescobar6200
      @bryanvasquezescobar6200 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yo My man is bugging he said NYC never heard of Guyana , in Richmond hill queens you got lil Guyana , i know I'm from Hollis.

    • @bryanvasquezescobar6200
      @bryanvasquezescobar6200 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I Love 💕😘 Guyanese Woman, i love ya skin tone an culture

    • @AfroSnackey
      @AfroSnackey ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm NYC now Long Island and met exactly one Guyanese person.

    • @cathyvanmiert8854
      @cathyvanmiert8854 ปีที่แล้ว

      My stepfather's family were from Rosehall Berbice. Very different from Georgetown back in the 70s.

  • @danniejones2032
    @danniejones2032 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Tommy you are helping me see the world through your travels. Thanks dude.

  • @ramnauthdoodnauth9030
    @ramnauthdoodnauth9030 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Tommy it is the first time I saw your channel and I very impressed about it. Keep up to show more places in GUYANA and you will become famous in the whole world.

    • @but_is_it_art_6657
      @but_is_it_art_6657 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We have guyanese doing this exact thing. Smh

  • @favour3319
    @favour3319 2 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Guyana seems so much like 🇯🇲 to me. Just seeing the kids in their uniforms, feels so nostalgic. I don't think I would ever be homesick if I visit there.

    • @kushboss
      @kushboss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Playing alot of dancehall music too

    • @rda6029
      @rda6029 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I don't know what the Indians but hblack Guyanese have alot of love for Jamaicans!

    • @yogeshsukhdeo4837
      @yogeshsukhdeo4837 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Guyana 🇬🇾 and Jamaica 🇯🇲 has many similarities ❤💚💛🖤

    • @chrisper94
      @chrisper94 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Don't forget, after loosing Air Jamaica, Fly Jamaica came about. Fly Jamaica is Guyanese owned. So yea, Jamaica and Guyana have ties.

    • @bwooodstar
      @bwooodstar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@rda6029 the indians love jamaicans we’re all a carib family

  • @davidxavier1199
    @davidxavier1199 2 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Thank you so much for traveling to Guyana Mzungu! My family is of Portugese-Guyanese descent and I cant tell you how excited i am to see this series. You're killing it with the videos, keep going!

    • @stephenkamunya3956
      @stephenkamunya3956 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Mzungu is Swahili. Are you east African?

    • @imawake2566
      @imawake2566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mine to #ferreiras

    • @jaylonlogos
      @jaylonlogos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@stephenkamunya3956 exactly 😅

    • @avant-garde2.028
      @avant-garde2.028 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m of Portuguese Guyanese descent too on my grandpas side and madrasi Guyanese on my grandmas side

  • @dmunchman
    @dmunchman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love the historical view you project of the places you visit . 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

  • @mikey_atman
    @mikey_atman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Good on you for shining a real light on the rough edges. I am moved and often smiling. Thanks man.

  • @gtboy32100
    @gtboy32100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Great take on our homeland....I love all ur work but had to comment on this because I grew up there...hope you get to go to other parts and see the beauty our country has to offer. Most of us Guyanese would love see the unity with each and every one like the Motto says. Nuff respect ..

  • @LeRainbow
    @LeRainbow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    My though about the guy instantly warning you about thugs: "I've come to find out that listening to others try to reason for us about apparent impossible, bad or just never-done things leads to depression: it's best to experience the world yourself. The beauty of your channel is you never judge or try to enforce your will: you try to make people understand not by force but by understanding with their own two eyes and ears."

    • @bvbocan1
      @bvbocan1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The guy in the car warning you about theives is the one you should be careful with

    • @michellebeaton2967
      @michellebeaton2967 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I Agree go see for yourself. I go twice a year. I love it .

    • @RAPEDBYBLACKS
      @RAPEDBYBLACKS ปีที่แล้ว

      He was robbed immediately upon getting there

  • @tommyatt8193
    @tommyatt8193 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is the best show! It’s so interesting to learn about these Countries Tommy. Thank you!

  • @Heyimkj
    @Heyimkj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As someone whos part guyanese and has never been im glad i got to live vicariously through your video

  • @globallibran378
    @globallibran378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hey Tommy thanx for showcasing Guyana. Clearly you are a history buff and I always learn from your deep knowledge and revelations. Anyways since we are in the throes of a war in Europe ( Russia v Ukraine 2/25/2022) this does provide some escape. Tommy I feel you'd make a great history teacher and one who could speak on locations you not only read about but visited. Love your work. Looking forward to the next vlog. One love.

  • @KingSuperior
    @KingSuperior 2 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Welcome here Buddy 🇬🇾

    • @richnicky28
      @richnicky28 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Welcome?? Yes maybe but be real.

  • @Epictravellerz
    @Epictravellerz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks for this video....you took me down memory lane when I visited years ago for Christmas. Everyone around me said negative things about going BUT I'm a traveller and decided to "bite the bullet" and see my heritage. One of my best trips ever!

    • @rykson161
      @rykson161 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He is a European spy and saboteur! I have been there many times alone , day and night , this guy is a liar ! I was never harassed or attacked ! Safest and cleanest hotels and guest houses !!

  • @TrenchTrawler
    @TrenchTrawler 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love your content man one of the best exploring channels on this platform

  • @liuanne99
    @liuanne99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    As guyanese guyana is beautiful petty criminal doesn't define guyana alot of that happen in region 4 capital but guyana have 10 administration regions and alot of small islands and welcome to my amazing country 🇬🇾 🇬🇾 🇬🇾

    • @kings_chronicle592
      @kings_chronicle592 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same I was telling him up top its 10 regions Im sure if @sabbatical was to see the whole country he would néed a month and more

    • @liuanne99
      @liuanne99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kings_chronicle592 agree

    • @psycho-fit3630
      @psycho-fit3630 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ...and where exactly is Guyana on the map?

    • @sayitloudblcknproud
      @sayitloudblcknproud 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@psycho-fit3630 Between Venezuela and Brazil

  • @tonybaloney6656
    @tonybaloney6656 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wha gwan bredrin , another great video Tommy , I get real feel for a place through your vlogs, you have a disarming banter that’s very relatable. No one does it like you . I look forward to all your vids . Thanks brother 👍

  • @idrecesafraj1712
    @idrecesafraj1712 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just came across your Vlong of my home land of Guyana I have not been back since I left back in 78. Watching your video has taken me back to some of the places where I would go as child with my father. Thank you for the walk down memory lane.

  • @soulgamerman
    @soulgamerman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Most cultural in depth walkthrough on record bar none. The freestyle guy at the end made my job seem like a E rated game. This guy is playing a rated R paint simulator while putting in work on his dreams. Nice to see that youre taking your safety seriously so we dont have to worry so much! Guyana is quite the place for history and even though it may not challenge your linguistics it did seem like the charm was starting to rub off while mingling in Georgetown. You have a great personality and do an even better job at remaining positive in tough situations. Rock on bro

  • @andrewharris6347
    @andrewharris6347 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Always enjoy your videos! Keep the adventures coming.

  • @lincolnchains3731
    @lincolnchains3731 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    "There's a saying that if you can drive on Guyana you can drive anywhere."
    Something tells me it's his saying 😂

    • @lincolnchains3731
      @lincolnchains3731 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dubaibank I dunno. My neighborhood is ok but you can't drive a mile without 3 or 4 homeless people throwing shit at your car. It's part of our towns charm.

    • @cobwebtheorem7538
      @cobwebtheorem7538 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That 'saying' also exists in India....and Egypt :-D

    • @micaelsalheb2334
      @micaelsalheb2334 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      whats funny is, in my country we have the same saying lol

    • @gotchawon
      @gotchawon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nope that’s very true

    • @CPays
      @CPays 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@cobwebtheorem7538 my first thought was India aswell it’s so chaotic it kinda works

  • @clintonwilliams4570
    @clintonwilliams4570 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Tommy, recently saw yr vlog of my Jamaica - Trench Twn and home of BOB and enjoyed it. Yu did a good job and survived well. Very impressed how yu blend in with Jamaicans and Guyanese on yr tour and must say yu did an excellent job without fear or prejudice! Keep up de good work and stay safe breda! Blessup.

  • @zackariyyaalli
    @zackariyyaalli 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I like how his accent became progressively more Guyanese as the video went on lol

  • @wakilinathannjoroge835
    @wakilinathannjoroge835 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The second CEO of Kenya's biggest telecom service provider was from Guyana. He was a really cool guy and people love him alot. He passed on in 2018 from cancer. RIP Bob Collimore

  • @ronicapariag348
    @ronicapariag348 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I watch your channel all the time and I missed seeing your notifications and just moments ago I decided to search for more videos and there was my own country that you're in . Welcome brother! Welcome!
    I watched this video and realized you've been given a really poor outlook from my fellow Guyanese ,but then I realized it was the city people giving this impression ,however guyana is really a beauty to see as long as you don't go around flaunting alot of cash in the city at some places, come again sometime and let me give you a really good tour and tell you much more of my countru

  • @reamus9102
    @reamus9102 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My first video of yours I've ever watched, but I really like it. It's like seeing more of what a place is REALLY like, rather than a lot of travel vloggers who just show us the glitz and glamour or things they think we want to see. Good luck on your travels!

  • @leleandcrew
    @leleandcrew 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾 cheers to your pronunciations. When you’re used to certain names, places etc as a native,you sometimes don’t realize how tricky the words are like “ Cheddi Jagan “. Can’t wait to see more!

  • @yourlocaltraveller3224
    @yourlocaltraveller3224 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    When I always see a new vedio from this dude my day is automatically good 👍 " I come from mombasa kenya 🇰🇪 😀 do you remember the bodyguard in kongowea Market "everybody knows me here"

  • @beakyplinders4361
    @beakyplinders4361 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the history and tour, keep up the good work.

  • @4secsharkmr352
    @4secsharkmr352 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for showing us some parts of Guyana. Enjoy the talk to the usual people. Very 👍

  • @navigator902
    @navigator902 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always worth the wait sabbaticals take time and in this world it adds up, So glad always makes my day, seeing Sabbatical show up a favorite subscription, learned history and a place like Georgetown , Guyana another out of mind location, which needs to be seen. Thanks

  • @jzk2020
    @jzk2020 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Any respectable pan-African knows about Guyana if they know about Walter Rodney, may he RIP.

  • @raymondcerv1370
    @raymondcerv1370 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love my Guyanese Brothers, from Central Mexico, The toughest people of South America and The Caribbean.

  • @rovinp9323
    @rovinp9323 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I enjoyed watching this video awesome job 👍🏾and its good you gave a history of 🇬🇾 Guyana. We migrated from Guyana to US🇺🇲 over 30 years ago when i was a child, ago but I enjoy visiting and seeing different areas when returning as an Adult. The population is working for a better tomorrow. Stay safe everyone✌🏾

  • @javiervanderwesthuyzen6559
    @javiervanderwesthuyzen6559 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love the videos, keep doing what you are doing and stay safe 🙏🏻👍🏻

  • @siuleung3997
    @siuleung3997 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Don't know anything about Guyana until watched your videos. Great content. Thank you and stay safe ...

    • @israelkingston2635
      @israelkingston2635 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mi fada Jamaican 🇯🇲an mi born Inna Jamaica 🇯🇲tuh Guyanese Mada 🇬🇾her side is from George town and some of these vlogs love to show the bad side of Guyana instead of the good side, especially the white vloggers some of them don't know how to tour Guyana properly and love to scare the viewers away with a bunch of lies and being dramatic about the crimes when every country has their problems and talking about security in Georgetown very rude and talking about their hotel being overpriced and shady towards mi Mada country it has 10 regions and dem fi choose Georgetown duh make sense like explore the place it's big come on like it's more to Guyana than Georgetown when we tour other places besides Georgetown I was shocked bredda how diverse Guyana is people hear something they run with it like go there for yourself and explore and pick the right tour guide and it was Dutch Guiana before Suriname became dutch then it became British Guiana which is now Guyana like some of them don’t take their time try to educate people the folks in the comments have to do it like bro smh

  • @detectiveandy6323
    @detectiveandy6323 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Hello from Pittsburgh Tommy. Never thought I would know so much history about such a little-known country. Me n the fam love what you're doing Tommy, good luck with future adventures bro, may the sun be upon your face and the wind always at your back!

    • @tombimashri8149
      @tombimashri8149 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ameeeeen

    • @j.r.marcone7199
      @j.r.marcone7199 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice to see another yinzer in the chat

    • @detectiveandy6323
      @detectiveandy6323 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@j.r.marcone7199 Me n Donnie Iris were hangin' on the Sowside at Pants n'at, enjoying a Primanti's sandwich😁, how'd you know I'm a Yinzer? Lol

  • @saraphillips9424
    @saraphillips9424 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love how knowledgeable you are about Guyana... you did your research. The police escort was a great idea 😅 Big up to my home Country same way though. Loved this video. 🙌🏽🇬🇾🇱🇨

  • @jumpy2xstreaming
    @jumpy2xstreaming 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Idk what it is but when I saw the new upload and then 40 MINS OF CONTENT FOR ME TO WATCH! Love you man you make our days soo much better

  • @waynem7186
    @waynem7186 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I lived there for 1.2 years and i was robbed 4x... Aside from that, it was a great experience.

    • @Kj-Astro
      @Kj-Astro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lol what was a great experience
      U getting robbed or u living in the country

    • @alexmichaelseepersaud3738
      @alexmichaelseepersaud3738 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Kj-Astro 😂

  • @Cuyt24
    @Cuyt24 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I always wanted to visit Guyana. The only English speaking country in South America. When I worked in NYC all of my co-workers were Indian/Guyanese

    • @Cuyt24
      @Cuyt24 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ibj3 They speak Dutch in Suriname. Yes, some English, however it's not an official language and was never colonized by England. Read a book, don't be an ignorant person.

    • @Cuyt24
      @Cuyt24 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ibj3 I am not arguing against that. English is also commonly spoken in South Korea and Germany and they are not English-speaking speaking countries. You don't even know what you're arguing about. Guyana is the only English speaking country in South America.

    • @Cuyt24
      @Cuyt24 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@amazonwarrior7126 Neither. I am Korean.

    • @Cuyt24
      @Cuyt24 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ibj3 Well, I am talking about the official language. You don't need to add anything. It's meaningless. People speak English in Peru as well, it's still a Spanish speaking country. You are not an educated person. I think you do manual labor for a living. You lack basic reading skills and lack the ability to think critically.

    • @essarroyrupchand4007
      @essarroyrupchand4007 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Cuyt24 You made your point and don't have to be insulting. We know what it means when it is said that"Guyana is the only English speaking country in South America". His ability to interpret it is totally different from ours.

  • @Champwsox05
    @Champwsox05 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just learned of your channel today and I've been binge watching the ones from Suriname and Guyana for the last few hours. I should be asleep right now!

  • @manassehcarrington5061
    @manassehcarrington5061 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    😂 I'm guyanese 🇬🇾 thank you for checking out our country ik it's a little hard to understand our way of speaking and it tough that u have to be on your guard 24/7 because of the thugs.

    • @dianeliskarusagnatoranzoro8226
      @dianeliskarusagnatoranzoro8226 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, how I could know if there is a hostal at 172 Charlotte & light St? It's really important for me to check that info. Thank u

    • @avant-garde2.028
      @avant-garde2.028 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m female and tried vlogging my visit there and had a great experience. Though I was targeted a lot for looking like a tourist when I’m Guyanese 😬. But getting harassed by men is something we deal with everywhere. But this one guy chased me and it was scary.

  • @brendanoneill6267
    @brendanoneill6267 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Also great video Tommy 👍. Very informative and entertaining. Keep up the good work man

  • @windies1827
    @windies1827 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The darker coconut oil is used for skin and hair. The clear virgin coconut oil is used for cooking (can also be used on skin and hair). The pastry is called Chinese cake or "chiney cake" (pronounced chi-knee) in the Guyanese patwa/creole. It is of Chinese origin, but the Guyanese version is made with a short-crust pastry and black eyed peas instead of black beans.

  • @MegaCurios1
    @MegaCurios1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every time I am sick I binge your videos! Very informative and enlightening!

  • @daniellewilson6629
    @daniellewilson6629 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hope you make it to the Rupununi. A must if you want to see the savannah and rainforest regions of Guyana. Beautiful!!

  • @joeld5311
    @joeld5311 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Great video brother, maybe one day you will visit the island of Mauritius 🇲🇺, it has a similar feel to Guyana 🇬🇾 or Trinidad 🇹🇹

    • @MS-tc2fs
      @MS-tc2fs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Most Indo Guyanese and Indo Mauritians are actual relatives, since they were sourced from the exact same villages within India.

    • @joeld5311
      @joeld5311 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MS-tc2fs yes that is a fair point..
      I meant it more in the sense that all the countries i mentioned are all melting pots with different descendants.
      In Mauritius the descendants come from India, Africa, China, and French

    • @somytony9713
      @somytony9713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes Joel is right. Welcome to our beautiful country ,🇲🇺. Similar to Guyana and T&T. You can literally travel anywhere without security but as they said every country has their bad coins. Mauritius is the safest country of Africa. The fusion of food from different part of the world makes our strength . Our people are so welcoming that tourism is one of our main economic pillar. Lots of love,❤️ to you afro and Indian brothers of Guyana .

  • @cliffm8112
    @cliffm8112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Excellent advice by the private security personnel at the end. Get someone local to take you around.

  • @DoranBeats
    @DoranBeats 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm so happy youre in the guyanas, it's litterally impossible to find good travellers that go there on youtube, hopefully you can also visit french guiana where some of my family is from. its another forgotten side of the south american continent

  • @almackanz425
    @almackanz425 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another top video Tommy enjoy your stories stay safe keep up the good work

  • @Mike-ig6ex
    @Mike-ig6ex 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    My home country star! Wha!!!!! Brap brap star! No one ever showcases Guyana. Good for you Bana!

  • @georgiep6971
    @georgiep6971 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    1:26 The random horse under the bleachers got me 😂

  • @blususpect
    @blususpect 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    So glad your putting a spot light on the West Indies. I’m not as educated about that region as much I should be 😅. Love the channel, keep it up!!!

  • @llau9210
    @llau9210 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I have been checking for a new upload many times a day since the last one. I am so addicted to your channel that I keep rewatching some of the previous episodes. I really like your eloquence and style of presentation. So worried when I haven't see a new upload for what seems to be forever! I don't usually like to leave comments for anything but I just want to say how these videos has changed my perspectives in life and have so much appreciation for them.

    • @Just.A.T-Rex
      @Just.A.T-Rex 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      New one today!!!

    • @llau9210
      @llau9210 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yup! Was very excited so I watched the new one on increments of 5 min then pause to do chores then go back...to make it lasts longer. Tommy is really my favorite. He is trully entertaining with his interactions with the locals wherever he goes. Hope and I predict he reaches over 1 million subscribers soon. I try not to skip ads as I read they get paid when subscribers do not skip them.

  • @leonardmichaelwrinch446
    @leonardmichaelwrinch446 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Glad to see you are alive ‼️✌🏽❤️

  • @ariesone1878
    @ariesone1878 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing your many traveling experiences. Be safe.

  • @gardensteps
    @gardensteps 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    From 33mins on, the houses look like houses in West Africa.
    Another great video Tommy.

  • @35boxes
    @35boxes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    always love your content!

  • @AdventureElliot
    @AdventureElliot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    It’s so cool how they speak English with such a unique accent as if they’re speaking English as a second language but they’re actually not.

    • @DWilliam1
      @DWilliam1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      West Indian English…

    • @BPslyful
      @BPslyful 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lol. Kinda rude, pal.

    • @josephwinslow7613
      @josephwinslow7613 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It no different that how people speak in the different states of America speaks with different accents. Plus, even in United Kingdom with the English, Wales and Scots. Guyana was formerly named British Guiana which means we learn the English from Britain, of course, without the British accent.

    • @cobwebtheorem7538
      @cobwebtheorem7538 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Island accent, very similar to Jamaican (and many a Caribbean island) patois.

    • @tammibrown5074
      @tammibrown5074 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cobwebtheorem7538 it sounds so similar to Antigua/Trinidad accents

  • @oamsingh2008
    @oamsingh2008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm Guyanese and I love the work you did on your visit there. New subscriber here !

  • @rasheednode
    @rasheednode 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Sensible and tolerable vlogger, keep it up, man, you're on the right track, your vlog themes are mature and substantial, good luck! Heard that certain social media platform performed a very negative act in the election of this badly divided country, recently. The best thing about your channel is really choice of your destinations, man, Thumps up! Being an Indian and living in India, I'm little curious about the impressions of people of Indian origin living in Guyana.

    • @dhanraj7523
      @dhanraj7523 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Public comment. Indians is about protecting their dignity and integrity and trust and respect care about each other. Unity and respect among every one brings peace and happiness always. Positive thinking gives Positive results base on how you procieve life in words and taught or deeds weather physical mental or emotional self realization is the key to success by using your inner ability to control your taught and actions base on how you procieve life journey begins with you. Knowledge is powerful use it wisely. Aways remember that you say or do in life define your character and personality it is important to protect your dignity and integrity in life.. God bless Guyana 🇬🇾 with every thing for humanity to enjoy life. Give thanks to almighty God for life and caring for humanity.

  • @pequetita.
    @pequetita. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You're right!, the architecture is really good there, love that...

  • @joebuleuru7069
    @joebuleuru7069 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Tommy my brother, thank you so very much. I see the world through your travel.
    Please come to Vanuatu (South Pacific) sometime.
    Respect🙏

  • @Stickandmove75SAM
    @Stickandmove75SAM 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My new favorite channel.. bingeing since yesterday

  • @pranc236
    @pranc236 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My wife is Guyanese and i loved seeing the place i have heard so much about. Her large family is very tight and like to hear me talk to the elders. The stories fit with what you have shown. They have one of my favorite sayings i have ever heard. “Empty barrels make the most noise” the barrel is a person if you didnt pick that up. 😉

  • @mjardine33
    @mjardine33 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I would have laughed my ass off if the bar owner had have explained why his bar was called "Dubai bar" if it was because they pass by and "do buy" 🤣

    • @boatsoar2557
      @boatsoar2557 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can explain the meaning of Dubai bar. My guess would be seen as a ethnic tote to history. Dubai in the Middle East. Jesus was a Middle East Walker. Or maybe something deeper. People visit Dubai yet avoid Iran. Something like that. So Dubai is in Guyana literarily. Take that from me with grains of seasoning.

    • @shamieshaw185
      @shamieshaw185 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lolllll

    • @rudeshwarmohabir2474
      @rudeshwarmohabir2474 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Deddddd💀🤣

    • @randolphedward8152
      @randolphedward8152 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thats the most logical explanation

  • @terrygauvin3961
    @terrygauvin3961 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love your videos great job thanks just finish watching all 105 of them super super interesting.

    • @tombimashri8149
      @tombimashri8149 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hope u Clicked the like on all u watched

    • @terrygauvin3961
      @terrygauvin3961 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tombimashri8149 Yes I did 😎

  • @milanjeftic3374
    @milanjeftic3374 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another excellent videoThanks

  • @perrythesylvester
    @perrythesylvester 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Respect and thanks for this experience

  • @joshuahyman3612
    @joshuahyman3612 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I am glad I found your channel. I really enjoy your content. All of your videos are entertaining, educational and interesting. Thanks for doing what you do and keep it up!

  • @jettnorr
    @jettnorr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    FYI- Ectomorph is a body type that is described as tall and slim, with narrow shoulders and a low muscle mass percentage. In general, people with an ectomorph body type have a fast metabolism and tend to lose weight easily. However, they do have more difficulty building muscle.

  • @islandmanmikep
    @islandmanmikep 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your content. Millions of people should love it too.

  • @derekcurriecurrie1609
    @derekcurriecurrie1609 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One problem..not enough videos !! Great stuff ..love from Glasgow Scotland ⚽

  • @Mealo95
    @Mealo95 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was in Guyana last year November, this video makes me miss Guyana!!

  • @georgechapogas1054
    @georgechapogas1054 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The east coast of Nicaragua, San Juan all the way south to Limon CR have English as their first Idioma as well. Last I checked here in Rivas, we are in Latin America as well.

  • @sskywisp191
    @sskywisp191 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    am a Ghanaian , i will definately visit this country........so much love

  • @jaszie2468
    @jaszie2468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My country. I loved this. Just came back fr there♥️♥️

  • @islandmanmikep
    @islandmanmikep 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The crazy thing about me being in the most dangerous areas in the many places I have been is my lack of fear of death. Once you are dead it doesn't matter. I am never scared of death, but I never tempt fate.

  • @BaldBarber67
    @BaldBarber67 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    All I ever knew about Guyana was what happened with "JIm Jones".
    But once again you have (learned me) with new knowledge.
    Thank you for doing what you do. You are one of the riskier vloggers. Love it and be careful brother.
    Derek

  • @amysingh2112
    @amysingh2112 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keeping it real. Enjoyed the educational piece as well. 👍👍

  • @elizabethtaylor897
    @elizabethtaylor897 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Sabbatical, BIG UP, BIG UP. Thanks for visiting Guiana.That's how I pronounce the Land of many waters. I have just subscribed to you vlog. Hope you are enjoying the hot weather and the friendly citizens of Guiana. Thanks so much for the exposure. Watching you from the stae of Pennsylvania. Temperature is 27 degrees. Snow and rain showers expected. Great presentation of vedio. Again enjoy the warm weather be safe.🙏🙏🙏.

  • @alicasingh4968
    @alicasingh4968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for visiting. Like any other country we have our fair share of ups and downs but we are a loving people.