I do hope you are aware that the West sanctioned Eritrea for nearly two decades, because Eritrea refused to be puppet of US gov? Hence why Eritrean economy suffered as result of Western sanctions led by the US and diplomatic isolations
Tommy, thanks for showcasing what is one of my favourite countries in the world, after a lifetime of travels. I visited Eritrea a dozen or so times between 1997 and 2002, but due to the nature of my work, I will probably sadly not be able to go back in the near future. We ran a student empowerment project at the university of Asmara, and unfortunately most of the participants are now based in the US or in Europe, and last time I tried, I was denied a visa. I would love to visit again, I can feel the scorching heat of Massawa, the history of Keren and all the odd places in Asmara again. This and the previous video took me back 20 years, and also to other places, like Mendefera, Adi Quala, Dekamhare, Assab... Eritrea is a truly unique place, and is a main reason why I kept on travelling all my life.
I love how you don’t ramble in your videos, and you let us obverse the environment and people without interruptions. This is why I watch all your videos.
He and others they're doing a great job by touring across the globe showing and exposition how rotten africa is and how corrupt African leaders who...Still foolishly complaining of slavery & colonialism...fools
Love your videos, Tommy. No bullshit or fluff. Facts, history, culture, observations and insight into many places other content creators don't go to. Has anyone ever told you that you narrate like Christopher Walken? Keep on doing what you do best. Stay safe and well, sir.
In the late 90’s a lot of Eritrean women were given work visas in Las Vegas. I worked for a human resource company that was a medical part of that process so I interacted with easily a few hundred of them. They were extremely polite, respectful, and very witty. Many of them spoke more than 2 languages as well. Most of the women very fit and beautiful. They definitely stood out from other women from that continent.
There is something so relaxing and satisfying in places like that. Thanks for sharing. I have been in few countries in Africa and although I was working for months in each place - the time there felt so refreshing and real.. I miss the serenity
Stay away!! GREAT! Those great morons arrested a bunch of sweet people yesterday for reading their Bibles, singing songs, even an 85-yr-old woman!! There are shameful leaders on our beautiful earth right now. Eritrea is worse than any of them. Boycott!!
I love your videos and I always live vicariously through them. I’m about the same age as you and I am also from the North East coast area of the US so I always feel that I can relate to your sarcasm and speaking style. I live in Japan with my wife and small children and found your channel through your Japan videos. I can’t travel easily with small kids so I look forward to every video you put out, and I always feel like I am there with you. Great job, Tommy!
that little family that hosted Tommy at the end with their break on the road, they are awesome! they all seemed very sweet and friendly! what a nice little "cooldown" break that must have been! cute little house and property they have.
hey Tommy ...just wanted to thank you .......I like your travelling style watched you for the past year always a plus to my day....an old guy from an island off the west coast of Canada sitting in front of the wood stove happy with my steak and mushrooms and a taste of Eritrea for dessert all the best Paul
I watch your videos for the little history lessons. They never get old. Then I watch for the experiences. It’s really refreshing. And you’re not some pompous ass dude. You remind me of the blue collar guys I know. Thanks for the vids.
11:30 you were speaking amharic to the women and the kid. "simsh man new?" is amharic. in tigrinya i think they say "simki man ztibl" i am not sure but it`s something like that.
Wow,Tommy you're a great narrator. You're videos are of very educational & informative natue.You dive into the history & culture of the places you visit without putting any country down. Kudos mate. Nuff respect for your hustle. Bless up🙏🙏❤️ Watching from the land downunder Sydney NSW
I love your videos there’s no zoom in and zoom out , one word at a time captions , and fast paced scenes. This new style of content is driving me crazy 😅 thx for this
Amazing Tommy, real travel indeed, thank you for bringing this part of the world and humanity to us. Have you considered visiting Artsakh/ Nagorno Karabakh? I have friends along the border in Armenia with an old soviet outpost building they are remodeling into an eco lodge (Areni Lodge). They are a lovely couple with a dream who who are assisting with refugees, and would welcome a traveler who brings the world to world. A little known and Fasanating area and history I hope to visit.
Stay away!! GREAT! Those great morons arrested a bunch of sweet people yesterday for reading their Bibles, singing songs, even an 85-yr-old woman!! There are shameful leaders on our beautiful earth right now. Eritrea is worse than any of them. Boycott!!
I've been looking forward to this video since I saw the last part on the home page. It's refreshing to see someone speak positively about Eritrea, especially given all of the negativity in the world.
Watch the first video about why Asmara/Eritrea is safe to move about. You can’t go anywhere without a permit(not talking about a visa). It is basically a police state. And it is wrong to call it africas North Korea. NK is a nuclear power.
@dina4473 stop that???? Every country in the world has their own history that started the country. We are seeing the videos live, with our own eyes,so what lie is he telling.
I am addicted to your videos. All the things you said about Eritrea is very accurate. You said Eritrea is one of the poorest countries in the world, true, yet didn’t see people begging you for money. And how peaceful!!! it is to walk on the streets of Asmara or any other Eritrean cities. People don’t follow or approach you in Eritrea when they see a foreigner as it is a common occurrence in other African countries
Actually it very old country. Older than Ethiopia. The Name Eritrea given by Italy during colonization. The real name was Medri Bahri also known as Bahri Negash. If you google Medri Bahri you will find the true history. Eritrea is called the gate way to Africa. Islam and Christianity came to Africa around 350 BC ish through Eritrea Red Sea. Many true history. Ethiopia became Ethiopia 1903 ish. Eritrea was a country before that . Little history for those you don’t know Eritrea or Medri Bahri in English:Land of the Sea also known as Midri Bahr, Medre Bahr, Bahr Melash or The territory of the Bahr Negash also know as Adolis the kingdom of Adolis also Punt land and Axumite kingdom was iEritrea.
from KENYA nairobi thank you for the visit coz we were wondering where did Eritrea go but thanks for the video its a very calm and cool country if any viewer here is from ERITREA know that we love you❤ ❤
I agree there are so many things that make Eritreans and Somali people similar. They are most civilized societies although they are yet to land on moon; I do hope they will land on moon with their camels.
And a brutal Dicatorship that doesn’t give us any freedom of speech. We have become regugees and immigrants. Nothing more nothing less. And people are so 🤐🤐🤐that you wouldn’t even hear about it. Cause all these patriotic Nazis gaslight you into silence. So Eritrea suffers in silence.
Love your channel Tommy! Here's an idea...you should get one of those portable Polaroid printers that lets you insta-print pics straight from your iPhone... then you can give the prints as gifts to the people you meet on your travels. Thanks for giving us a glimpse into the lesser-seen corners of the world!
Such a great idea u suggested. That will definitely leave the people with such memories and aspirations that they would others not ever have! I hope he reads your comment!
Your videos always fascinate me, especially the ones from Eritrea. Thank you very much for your honest and balanced opinion about the country you reported on. What I really like about your videos is that you tell the story behind the things.that's cool.
Hopefully your next trip to Eritrea will be with overflowing tourists and modern facilities with true development to the people of Eritrea 🇪🇷 who deserve better!
One of my favorite videos of yours so far! My grandfather was deployed there in WWII, and your journey gives color and depth to some of his stories. Keep up the amazing work!❤
Your grandfather was a good man . We wish they stayed over much longer cuz we Eritrean was much better than our local millitary dictator colonaizers ❤❤❤
"Apocalyptic Beauty" -- great description! It looked a little like Gaza to me. The people seemed friendly, and the Italian ruins are amazing...the plaster work is probably hand done. Love this stuff!
Stay away!! GREAT! Those great morons arrested a bunch of sweet people yesterday for reading their Bibles, singing songs, even an 85-yr-old woman!! There are shameful leaders on our beautiful earth right now. Eritrea is worse than any of them. Boycott!!
Just found your videos by chance and so far I am enjoying them wholeheartedly. It takes me back to how I grew up and things I remember not even being from this region of the world. Thank you. Keep up the great work of teaching us history.
Your vids are well done with pithy and wry observations. Eritrea wouldn't be on my list of places to visit, but it does have a bleak and arrid fascination. I appreciate that you take on some rather out of the way places. Keep on keepin' on.
Smart guy ... heck im Eritrean and dont wana visit that place ever ... we got people crossing sahara deserts and oceans to run away from this place and yet people pating visa to visit a place where there is no net or water or electric city
For those who Doesn’t know us ! our Area code is 291 the number 2 for our two Religions , the 9 for our beautiful Tribes and the last digit number 1 stands for One Nation. Proud Eritrean. 🇪🇷Eru🇪🇷
Question ,What do really Eritrean people get from independent 🤔 ⁉️ Freedom of speech? Freedom of movement? Freedom of doing what they want ? Freedom of independent just to celebrate independent days in all over the world, including in Addis? Or what ? Most of Eritrean left or fled Eritrea 🇪🇷 like bees 🐝 as soon as they get the so-called independent. The majority of them are living overseas as refugees and can not even go back to Eritrea and do an investment there. Eritrea is an empty country. this is why there are no universities, colleges or public infrastructures, no constitution or election, and so on. Now Eritrean is filling up in Addis quickly than Agames. They are even buying homes and doing businesses in the country they hated and seceded from..no internet, electricity, water 💧 etc Again, here in Addis & in other parts of Ethiopia, Eritrean are surpassing or more Eritrean are working and Living than Agames from the north. By the way, what were the names of the first Eritrean president or Prime Ministers before the colony by Italy 🇮🇹 or by British or Ethiopia 🇪🇹 🤔 meaning before current president 🤔
@@veryrelitrans3025 What do really Eritrean people get from independent well simple Q to answer but it's better you find out by asking ur grand parents. also i would like to tell you this why don't you worry on your own problem your people eating each other like a hyena 30+M ppl UNDER HUNGER ur country can't even pay 33M DEBT lol pls pls sometimes feel a little bit shame to ask such kind of question more than 250,000 ppl in addis are homeless within 3yrs of war ur 2+M ppl killed in your country. you don't have any moral to ask any question to Eritrean ppl lol how many active civil war in your country ? fix your shit before you open ur mouth but if you wanna know about Eritrea as i told you ask your grand parents who left alive from the war they will explain to you everything. Ethiopia is just another failed state soon will be follow Yugoslavia coz that's what's gonna happen to uncivilized people period.
This is so sad to witness. I’m Eritrean and it kills me to see my country just slowly rotting away. Politics aside we should all agree that our people deserve better. Acceptance is the first step to change. Thank you Tommy for being honest and unbiased. God bless Eritrea and Eritreans!
Question ,What do really Eritrean people get from independent 🤔 ⁉️ Freedom of speech? Freedom of movement? Freedom of doing what they want ? Freedom of independent just to celebrate independent days in all over the world, including in Addis? Or what ? Most of Eritrean left or fled Eritrea 🇪🇷 like bees 🐝 as soon as they get the so-called independent. The majority of them are living overseas as refugees and can not even go back to Eritrea and do an investment there. Eritrea is an empty country. this is why there are no universities, colleges or public infrastructures, no constitution or election, and so on. Now Eritrean is filling up in Addis quickly than Agames. They are even buying homes and doing businesses in the country they hated and seceded from..no internet, electricity, water 💧 etc Again, here in Addis & in other parts of Ethiopia, Eritrean are surpassing or more Eritrean are working and Living than Agames from the north. By the way, what were the names of the first Eritrean president or Prime Ministers before the colony by Italy 🇮🇹 or by British or Ethiopia 🇪🇹 🤔 meaning before current president 🤔
Among other things, just a couple of years back, the "Bees" from Medri BaHri, saved the "Hive" from being destroyed by its "wild bees." Shortly we will witness a variety of honey being produced within the land of BaaHriNeghestat and definitely share with the unfortunate bees in the "Hive" that are not blessed with good "queens" that take care of their own.
its sad and true ... thats what happen when millitary rules in any country ... too bad our dictator betrayed his fellow mates patriots who were actually looking for the democracy and development of Eritrea.... now we are just beeing ruled by agame and the product of prostitutes. And what piss us more is those who dance in independence day and celebrating while we are still in slavery ... we didnt get our full independence with military ruling us to be future refugees or living in slavery ...
@@menassies3224 why federation when you already got racism among you all over in religion and tribal , why would eritrean after they got their own country risk it to join Ethiopia with all that ?? Yea in eritrea we got a crazy man ruling but atleast he got few years to die
What great, interesting and informative videos of place most of us would never go and never have the chance to see places you take us. Really enjoy all of your work. Thanks for sharing with us.
You know a country is totalitarian as hell when you walk in front of a building that's been abandoned for 30 years and the condenser coils are still intact on the a/c units.
the West the one sanctioned the country for 26 years now it just another cuba in sanction crabling, only China my country try to help this country because we can understand what poverty and sanction is maybe tell western governments to fuck off and mind their own business for once if you have that human thing inside of you.
I miss my home town. I fled the country five months ago, never wanted to leave, but everything was suffocating and unbearable. Eritrea could have been and still could be one of the magnificent countries 😢. Just really hope for my people to have some kind of relief.
@@redfill68We could take over Eritrea. But after such a long time of not being allowed to think critically, many Eritreans started to develop a form of Stockholm Syndrom. They became the patriots or nationalists of Eritrea and continue to silence the truth. So the problem is not even the dictator anymore, it’s more the split amongst the people. We have become divided and passive bystanders, that’s kept us in shackles for over 3 decades now.
@@mimivistaverde5030 okay, dear! A lot of times, they don’t seem to give credits and don’t recognize the story behind our coffee ceremony. There is a story of 3 young Ethiopian shepherds from the area where coffee was first discovered…the fact that we have 3 rounds represents the 3 Ethiopian shepherds. The Story is beautiful the same way the ceremony is. Anyways m, I hope you liked the Ethiopia coffee ceremony!
@@nunu7353 Lol, you're absolutely wrong and don't know the history of coffee. The first ppl who roasted and brewed coffee were the Turkish ...IN RED SEA, here in MASSAWA ERITREA. Evidence of it, till today both Eritrea and Ethiopians call the kettle we brew coffee as FINJAL wich is a Turkish word. And of course it started by Turkish who occupied the Red Sea Massawa area in 15th century. Now, coffee grow in Eritrea not commercial level yet but we do, coffee arabica aromatics labeled as radish and robust - grows in Mirrara Eritrea near Shieb also. There is no tradition we took from you Ethiopians, Popcorn also, during wedding and welcoming sign....IT's OUR tradition. In Ethiopia in grows in the South bordering Kenya. Not in dry Tigray nada.
Why was my comment deleted, coffee was discovered by Turkish, here in Massawas, the evidence is that the kettle we use in both Eritrea and Ethiopia to brew the coffee is called FINJAL, which is a Turkish word, and the Turks are the first ppl who roasted and brew coffee, here in this part of the world in the 15 century when they occupied the Red Sea coast of Eritrea. Coffee grows in Eritrea, in fact best in quality robust reddish arabica coffee in Mirrara, Shieb Eritrea. It’s not Ethiopian tradition or nothing from Ethiopia, coffee grows in South Ethiopia bordering Kenya. Popcorn is also Eritrean tradition at wedding and welcome sign.
Tommy, desde hace un año sos el gringo al que más quiero por lejos! Admiro tu forma de relacionarte con el resto de las personas del planeta. A big hug from Argentina!
As an Eritrean who spent weeks at a time in this city where my family lived and worked, it breaks my heart to see Massawa, so-called the "Pearl of the Red Sea", in such ruins. 😭
that is my home town where such a humble and welcoming poor people live in, left to be ruined for years. so sad to see this, and It's often only when we're outside of a situation that we realize how much it was affecting us, my city my people really need help. They don't know what they are carrying.
You do know it’s the most sanctioned place on earth! By white ppl like him! Sad to see Eritreans falling for these CIA agents pretending to be regular civilians
It seems he was only interested showing us the ruins not even once by mistake he didn't show nice places like the Gurgusum beach or the newly buildings built by Eritreans.
I saw your videos from Ethiopia and Eritrea and I am amazed at your ability to pick up new languages and how tactful you are in your interactions and commentary and I am looking forward to seeing your other work.
@@tinan2010 That's no easy feat, and he knows enough Mandarin to have a decent conversation as well! I know westerners who lived in Ethiopia for years and can't do basic communication in Amharic
"Siminish Mano" is amharic lol but proud of you for taking the chance to visit our country and expose our rich history and culture. Keep up the great content!
Coming from the UK i have met many eritrean people and i have to say that they are some of the most wonderful, friendly, unassuming people who happy to share their culture. ❤❤❤❤
I was in Haile Selassie's palace in 2001. It was still fully furnished with beautiful paintings and chandeliers. A soldier stopped me then from going in further. Should have taken a “gift” with me 😄.
Bro how do you keep from being sick when you travel. I just came back from Durban, South Africa and I’m crapping muddy water 😢. Just to mention I only ate from Chain restaurants so I’m not sure if that makes a difference
Thoroughly described the history and background for such a short video, keep it up bro. One correction though, Keren is with about 80 thousand residents the second largest town in Eritrea .
Tommy, I am finding it difficult to find a word to describe how fearless and how you’ve been created for this stuff... 😂 Very well appreciated for covering our country and my city of keren.
It is amazing to see the potential for tourism in Eritrea🇪🇷, with rich historical heritage and welcoming communities. Hopefully, with the right investments and initiatives, it can become a thriving tourist destination.
@@nunu7353 "Indeed, the tranquility of our peaceful nation 🇪🇷 offers a stark contrast to the chaotic realities faced by some. While we extend our empathy to those enduring hardship elsewhere, we take pride in fostering an environment of stability and harmony. Should you ever seek relief from the state of war you 😭 are in, you're welcome to experience the peace 🕊️ that defines our country🇪🇷."
Five stars as usual Sabbatical..great information on Eritrean culture and the Italian architecture was amazing..followed a long time…your blogs of Ethiopia, and Eritrea …let’s hope the Eritreans and Ethiopian live in peace for decades to come.. keep up the good work Tommy
In Toronto, some Eritrean guys invited me and my foster Dogo Argentino to come into their barber shop off the street, and share a large platter tasty flatbreads, meats, and good company... A beautiful moment. The dog was very happy too. 🕺🐶
Here because of Jon Levi. Looks to be pretty interesting, so I'm subbed. I never knew about this country - very sad to see all of the beautiful buildings empty for so long.
Was there with the USN 71-73. Thanks for showing us around again. Asmara was bustling a lot of Italians and Americans there. Made many trips to Massawa and Karen. Worked at a site near Dekamare some 30 miles from Asmara. You are doing a great job.
So much potential in this country. It also doesn't seem to look, how should I put it, disorganized and filthy like most other places. It looks tidy, safe and people seem reserved and polite.
Exactly. I have been there 5 times with family and it truly breaks all stereotypes I had of Africa. Made my love the country because the only thing our people need is money and freedom.
We don’t have water either food we eat 1 times a day and take shower twice a month the dumb fk gov did nothing for 33 years and still now nothing changes so sad 😢
Thank you, ur vlogs are very insightful on places I wouldn’t necessarily know about. Informative, on the ppl of such places. Camera quality nd the views of these places are amazing. Thank you Tommy, be safe 🙌🙌🙌🫡
Excellent video of Eritrea with very rear footage of history, way of living and eclectic architecture. Long years is my wish to visit Ethiopia and Eritrea Thank you for wonderful video Greetings from Rep.Macedonia europe
Hope you enjoyed this little sidequest to one of the world's most unknown countries. Trips like these are why I travel!
Keep these coming! They are soooo good
have you tried the Opuntia cactus fruits? they seem to be everywhere. Look for gemstone too ;)
I do hope you are aware that the West sanctioned Eritrea for nearly two decades, because Eritrea refused to be puppet of US gov? Hence why Eritrean economy suffered as result of Western sanctions led by the US and diplomatic isolations
Eritrea? No way! Come to Equatorial Guinea and Sao Tome and Principe. It's the least visited region in the world 😂
I love your videos man, i am from chile, beautifull country!
Tommy, thanks for showcasing what is one of my favourite countries in the world, after a lifetime of travels. I visited Eritrea a dozen or so times between 1997 and 2002, but due to the nature of my work, I will probably sadly not be able to go back in the near future. We ran a student empowerment project at the university of Asmara, and unfortunately most of the participants are now based in the US or in Europe, and last time I tried, I was denied a visa. I would love to visit again, I can feel the scorching heat of Massawa, the history of Keren and all the odd places in Asmara again. This and the previous video took me back 20 years, and also to other places, like Mendefera, Adi Quala, Dekamhare, Assab... Eritrea is a truly unique place, and is a main reason why I kept on travelling all my life.
Ohhhhh that’s so sweet .. hope you will come to visit Eritrea after the next 2 years after all this construction finished
what constructions???
@@loveelroi4453
I hope you get a chance to visit again.
That’s sad. But thanks for trying.
Just try to visit again
I love how you don’t ramble in your videos, and you let us obverse the environment and people without interruptions. This is why I watch all your videos.
"ramble" the most funniest word for me today 😅
lol you actually sit and watch all of his this perverts video! 😂 amazing!
He and others they're doing a great job by touring across the globe showing and exposition how rotten africa is and how corrupt African leaders who...Still foolishly complaining of slavery & colonialism...fools
Love your videos, Tommy. No bullshit or fluff. Facts, history, culture, observations and insight into many places other content creators don't go to. Has anyone ever told you that you narrate like Christopher Walken? Keep on doing what you do best. Stay safe and well, sir.
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that facts and history about each place he goes is what I love and honestly the main thing that keeps me watchin these! :)
They don't even ask him for money after they showed him directions . No where is like that . That is my people , proud as they are.
Or no beggars in the streets
@@Maly69the government is the digital beggar, which is unusual 😂😂
@@peacetotheworld1737😅😅😅😅😅
more like no PEOPLE in the streets as far I can gather from this video@@Maly69
@@peacetotheworld1737😅😅😅
Well have visited Eritrea 5 times and it was so nice the people are so polite. the culture is so rich.
In the late 90’s a lot of Eritrean women were given work visas in Las Vegas. I worked for a human resource company that was a medical part of that process so I interacted with easily a few hundred of them. They were extremely polite, respectful, and very witty. Many of them spoke more than 2 languages as well. Most of the women very fit and beautiful. They definitely stood out from other women from that continent.
Thats true brother
Oh ❤❤❤ thank you 🙏
How do you know other women from the continent to make such a fleeting remark. Please don’t use Eritrea to denigrate other African women
DOUBTFUL 😂😂😂
Human trafficking
I struggle with depression and your videos keep me going
@@Ironfurnaceroom I'm not in depression, but i'm getting old, some drems unrealized, then sometimes the life make no sense for me.
@@paulodeoliveira9165same
Keeps me from blowing my head off
@@Bhq870try smoking some nice Kush weed. It helps
@@paulodeoliveira9165Learn about Islam and end your depression
There is something so relaxing and satisfying in places like that. Thanks for sharing.
I have been in few countries in Africa and although I was working for months in each place - the time there felt so refreshing and real.. I miss the serenity
Always good to see a new video of one of the best vloggers on TH-cam
bro do you know similar yt vloggers who have the same vibe/energy as Sabbatical? this guy's vlogs are so good lol
UNA RE EIKHA TEHAGHISKA? TEDENGHEX.
@@ianmathewlawas7795 yeah me 😂✌️
@@Ironfurnaceroom Which note are talking about ?
Stay away!! GREAT! Those great morons arrested a bunch of sweet people yesterday for reading their Bibles, singing songs, even an 85-yr-old woman!! There are shameful leaders on our beautiful earth right now. Eritrea is worse than any of them. Boycott!!
We dont all get to travel and document our travels so watching your videos really helps me tune out all the noise and just tune in. Thanks coach 💪
Thank you, my friend, and make sure you stay safe god bless and take care.
I love your videos and I always live vicariously through them. I’m about the same age as you and I am also from the North East coast area of the US so I always feel that I can relate to your sarcasm and speaking style. I live in Japan with my wife and small children and found your channel through your Japan videos. I can’t travel easily with small kids so I look forward to every video you put out, and I always feel like I am there with you. Great job, Tommy!
Happy Tours Africa is following you from UGANDA 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬 Enjoy Eritrea
that little family that hosted Tommy at the end with their break on the road, they are awesome! they all seemed very sweet and friendly! what a nice little "cooldown" break that must have been! cute little house and property they have.
hey Tommy ...just wanted to thank you .......I like your travelling style watched you for the past year always a plus to my day....an old guy from an island off the west coast of Canada sitting in front of the wood stove happy with my steak and mushrooms and a taste of Eritrea for dessert all the best Paul
Very touching video, Sabba. I have been following your work for a long time now; but this is the first video that almost brought tears to my eyes.
Thanks!
Thanks Tammy
One of your best videos, Tommy. Keep your amazing content coming!
I watch your videos for the little history lessons. They never get old. Then I watch for the experiences. It’s really refreshing. And you’re not some pompous ass dude. You remind me of the blue collar guys I know. Thanks for the vids.
Thanks!
11:30 you were speaking amharic to the women and the kid. "simsh man new?" is amharic. in tigrinya i think they say "simki man ztibl" i am not sure but it`s something like that.
Men kibil shimki or men eyou shemki
The war was 30 years ago but, it looks like a war zone a month ago 😭😭😭
Men shimka/shimki
Thank you. Shemki meme eyu for the women or girls. Shemka meme eyu for boys or Men
almost there, be Kana channel bzu sew amarigna lemdwal, I left Massawa 2019 yane hitsanochu bdemb ynageru neber.
Wow,Tommy you're a great narrator.
You're videos are of very educational & informative natue.You dive into the history & culture of the places you visit without putting any country down.
Kudos mate.
Nuff respect for your hustle.
Bless up🙏🙏❤️
Watching from the land downunder Sydney NSW
Probably one of your most unique trips yet, Tommy. So very interesting to see it through your eyes. No travel channel glamour here!!
I love your videos there’s no zoom in and zoom out , one word at a time captions , and fast paced scenes. This new style of content is driving me crazy 😅 thx for this
Amazing Tommy, real travel indeed, thank you for bringing this part of the world and humanity to us.
Have you considered visiting Artsakh/ Nagorno Karabakh? I have friends along the border in Armenia with an old soviet outpost building they are remodeling into an eco lodge (Areni Lodge). They are a lovely couple with a dream who who are assisting with refugees, and would welcome a traveler who brings the world to world. A little known and Fasanating area and history I hope to visit.
From Russian Subscribers We are fans of your videos Much Blessings Always Yuliya n Andrei 👍👍👍👍👍✝️🇷🇺
Spesiva blatt😂😂😂😂
@@shabatshalom693 💋💋💋💋YULIYA
Stay away!! GREAT! Those great morons arrested a bunch of sweet people yesterday for reading their Bibles, singing songs, even an 85-yr-old woman!! There are shameful leaders on our beautiful earth right now. Eritrea is worse than any of them. Boycott!!
I've been looking forward to this video since I saw the last part on the home page. It's refreshing to see someone speak positively about Eritrea, especially given all of the negativity in the world.
Positive? He did not tell the truth about Eritrea not even close!
@@dina4473what are you going to say the government bribed him to say a good things about Eritrea😁
Watch the first video about why Asmara/Eritrea is safe to move about. You can’t go anywhere without a permit(not talking about a visa). It is basically a police state. And it is wrong to call it africas North Korea. NK is a nuclear power.
Are you sure, he didn't spoke the truth. He is no different than those who spoke bad and negative about eritrea. He didn't even approach the positive.
@dina4473 stop that???? Every country in the world has their own history that started the country. We are seeing the videos live, with our own eyes,so what lie is he telling.
I am addicted to your videos. All the things you said about Eritrea is very accurate. You said Eritrea is one of the poorest countries in the world, true, yet didn’t see people begging you for money. And how peaceful!!! it is to walk on the streets of Asmara or any other Eritrean cities. People don’t follow or approach you in Eritrea when they see a foreigner as it is a common occurrence in other African countries
Eritrea one of poorest human rights abusing country on earth
It is healthy to face the truth.
How in the hell you expect them to beg if they don’t allow them to do that.😮
There is no control! They don’t remove beggars
Thank you for this in-depth tour of Massawa. Your videos are inspiring. I hope I will visit one day ❤🇪🇷
I never heard of Eritrea! Fascinating!!! Thank you!
Eritrea is hell on earth.
kkkkkkk tell them, They think they are famous in the world.
Really? It’s a new country.
Actually it very old country. Older than Ethiopia. The Name Eritrea given by Italy during colonization. The real name was Medri Bahri also known as Bahri Negash. If you google Medri Bahri you will find the true history. Eritrea is called the gate way to Africa. Islam and Christianity came to Africa around 350 BC ish through Eritrea Red Sea. Many true history. Ethiopia became Ethiopia 1903 ish. Eritrea was a country before that . Little history for those you don’t know Eritrea or Medri Bahri in English:Land of the Sea also known as Midri Bahr, Medre Bahr, Bahr Melash or The territory of the Bahr Negash also know as Adolis the kingdom of Adolis also Punt land and Axumite kingdom was iEritrea.
@@mesfinkidan-rg3ioyes we are with many true history not made up
from KENYA nairobi thank you for the visit coz we were wondering where did Eritrea go but thanks for the video its a very calm and cool country
if any viewer here is from ERITREA know that we love you❤
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Thank you 🙏love you too ❤️brother
Thankyou, we love you too❤
We love you too Kenyans
I used to live in Kenya from 1998-2001
we love u too
As a Somali i believe ERITREA is a beautiful nation with its wonderful people and its amazing geography 🥰🥰🥰
I agree there are so many things that make Eritreans and Somali people similar. They are most civilized societies although they are yet to land on moon; I do hope they will land on moon with their camels.
and we love our beautiful Somalian brothers and sisters. lovely ppl.
It's a dictatorship
Anaa fadwaki 2,we love yu 2@@Fidias2001
And a brutal Dicatorship that doesn’t give us any freedom of speech. We have become regugees and immigrants. Nothing more nothing less.
And people are so 🤐🤐🤐that you wouldn’t even hear about it. Cause all these patriotic Nazis gaslight you into silence.
So Eritrea suffers in silence.
Great job I've never heard of this place. You do a good job capturing moments between you and the locals
Love your channel Tommy! Here's an idea...you should get one of those portable Polaroid printers that lets you insta-print pics straight from your iPhone... then you can give the prints as gifts to the people you meet on your travels. Thanks for giving us a glimpse into the lesser-seen corners of the world!
Such a great idea u suggested. That will definitely leave the people with such memories and aspirations that they would others not ever have! I hope he reads your comment!
Your videos always fascinate me, especially the ones from Eritrea. Thank you very much for your honest and balanced opinion about the country you reported on.
What I really like about your videos is that you tell the story behind the things.that's cool.
Hell yeah dude. I always watch but never comment. Best channel on TH-cam, keep it up.
I was there in 96 not much has changed. Thanks for sharing, hopefully things will change in the future
Great presentation Tommy!
Appreciate your detailed tour of Eritrea and giving little history lessons.
Hopefully your next trip to Eritrea will be with overflowing tourists and modern facilities with true development to the people of Eritrea 🇪🇷 who deserve better!
Wow love all of the old Italian buildings....My relatives from Italy where stationed there many years ago
Really would not know life in other places, if it were not for videos like this. Salute Sabbatical👑💯💯
Eritrea is a country that has intrigued me for a long time. Would love to visit one day!
The Coffe is good and the fish is organic
Me too!
One of my favorite videos of yours so far! My grandfather was deployed there in WWII, and your journey gives color and depth to some of his stories.
Keep up the amazing work!❤
Was he on the British or Italian side?
Your grandfather was a good man . We wish they stayed over much longer cuz we Eritrean was much better than our local millitary dictator colonaizers ❤❤❤
@@Noname-be8yiBrother, We don’t want any colonizer. No European colonizers and no Eritrean Nazis.
"Apocalyptic Beauty" -- great description! It looked a little like Gaza to me. The people seemed friendly, and the Italian ruins are amazing...the plaster work is probably hand done. Love this stuff!
You need to show also the newly built part of the city of Masawa
😂😂😂 sure the newly built is for the hegdef supporters
@@dina4473
Who destroyed our beautiful country is the government not Ethiopia .
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I love how apolitical your videos are
I love that u just focus on showing us the country, their lifestyle, roads etc
Big up
Stay away!! GREAT! Those great morons arrested a bunch of sweet people yesterday for reading their Bibles, singing songs, even an 85-yr-old woman!! There are shameful leaders on our beautiful earth right now. Eritrea is worse than any of them. Boycott!!
Loved it! I guess the lady said "gymnasium" to define an Italian-built high school.
The Germans call it the same. Probably other countries call it that as well.
Scandinavia too @@tonepoet
Just found your videos by chance and so far I am enjoying them wholeheartedly. It takes me back to how I grew up and things I remember not even being from this region of the world. Thank you. Keep up the great work of teaching us history.
Your vids are well done with pithy and wry observations. Eritrea wouldn't be on my list of places to visit, but it does have a bleak and arrid fascination. I appreciate that you take on some rather out of the way places. Keep on keepin' on.
Smart guy ... heck im Eritrean and dont wana visit that place ever ... we got people crossing sahara deserts and oceans to run away from this place and yet people pating visa to visit a place where there is no net or water or electric city
@@Noname-be8yiwhy do Eritreans run to Ethiopia is a question I want to ask?
For those who Doesn’t know us ! our Area code is 291 the number 2 for our two Religions , the 9 for our beautiful Tribes and the last digit number 1 stands for One Nation. Proud Eritrean. 🇪🇷Eru🇪🇷
Question ,What do really Eritrean people get from independent 🤔 ⁉️
Freedom of speech? Freedom of movement? Freedom of doing what they want ? Freedom of independent just to celebrate independent days in all over the world, including in Addis? Or what ?
Most of Eritrean left or fled Eritrea 🇪🇷 like bees 🐝 as soon as they get the so-called independent.
The majority of them are living overseas as refugees and can not even go back to Eritrea and do an investment there.
Eritrea is an empty country. this is why there are no universities, colleges or public infrastructures, no constitution or election, and so on. Now Eritrean is filling up in Addis quickly than Agames. They are even buying homes and doing businesses in the country they hated and seceded from..no internet, electricity, water 💧 etc
Again, here in Addis & in other parts of Ethiopia, Eritrean are surpassing or more Eritrean are working and Living than Agames from the north.
By the way, what were the names of the first Eritrean president or Prime Ministers before the colony by Italy 🇮🇹 or by British or Ethiopia 🇪🇹 🤔 meaning before current president 🤔
What are you proud of? Destitution, depopulation?
@@veryrelitrans3025 What do really Eritrean people get from independent
well simple Q to answer but it's better you find out by asking ur grand parents.
also i would like to tell you this why don't you worry on your own problem your people eating each other like a hyena 30+M ppl UNDER HUNGER ur country can't even pay 33M DEBT lol pls pls sometimes feel a little bit shame to ask such kind of question
more than 250,000 ppl in addis are homeless
within 3yrs of war ur 2+M ppl killed in your country. you don't have any moral to ask any question to Eritrean ppl lol
how many active civil war in your country ?
fix your shit before you open ur mouth
but if you wanna know about Eritrea as i told you ask your grand parents who left alive from the war they will explain to you everything.
Ethiopia is just another failed state soon will be follow Yugoslavia coz that's what's gonna happen to uncivilized people period.
@@bmsk0076 why do you care if you are not Eritrean 😁🤣
@@babylon6078all I saw was poverty left and right. Wow I hope this nation find their way.
This is so sad to witness. I’m Eritrean and it kills me to see my country just slowly rotting away. Politics aside we should all agree that our people deserve better. Acceptance is the first step to change. Thank you Tommy for being honest and unbiased. God bless Eritrea and Eritreans!
Question ,What do really Eritrean people get from independent 🤔 ⁉️
Freedom of speech? Freedom of movement? Freedom of doing what they want ? Freedom of independent just to celebrate independent days in all over the world, including in Addis? Or what ?
Most of Eritrean left or fled Eritrea 🇪🇷 like bees 🐝 as soon as they get the so-called independent.
The majority of them are living overseas as refugees and can not even go back to Eritrea and do an investment there.
Eritrea is an empty country. this is why there are no universities, colleges or public infrastructures, no constitution or election, and so on. Now Eritrean is filling up in Addis quickly than Agames. They are even buying homes and doing businesses in the country they hated and seceded from..no internet, electricity, water 💧 etc
Again, here in Addis & in other parts of Ethiopia, Eritrean are surpassing or more Eritrean are working and Living than Agames from the north.
By the way, what were the names of the first Eritrean president or Prime Ministers before the colony by Italy 🇮🇹 or by British or Ethiopia 🇪🇹 🤔 meaning before current president 🤔
Among other things, just a couple of years back, the "Bees" from Medri BaHri, saved the "Hive" from being destroyed by its "wild bees." Shortly we will witness a variety of honey being produced within the land of BaaHriNeghestat and definitely share with the unfortunate bees in the "Hive" that are not blessed with good "queens" that take care of their own.
its sad and true ... thats what happen when millitary rules in any country ... too bad our dictator betrayed his fellow mates patriots who were actually looking for the democracy and development of Eritrea.... now we are just beeing ruled by agame and the product of prostitutes.
And what piss us more is those who dance in independence day and celebrating while we are still in slavery ... we didnt get our full independence with military ruling us to be future refugees or living in slavery ...
Maybe federated with ethiopia again
@@menassies3224 why federation when you already got racism among you all over in religion and tribal , why would eritrean after they got their own country risk it to join Ethiopia with all that ??
Yea in eritrea we got a crazy man ruling but atleast he got few years to die
What great, interesting and informative videos of place most of us would never go and never have the chance to see places you take us. Really enjoy all of your work. Thanks for sharing with us.
You know a country is totalitarian as hell when you walk in front of a building that's been abandoned for 30 years and the condenser coils are still intact on the a/c units.
what has to do coils with totalltarianism ?
i don't get it either@@cumba3551
the West the one sanctioned the country for 26 years now it just another cuba in sanction crabling, only China my country try to help this country because we can understand what poverty and sanction is maybe tell western governments to fuck off and mind their own business for once if you have that human thing inside of you.
You are a brave man Thomas...
I miss my home town. I fled the country five months ago, never wanted to leave, but everything was suffocating and unbearable. Eritrea could have been and still could be one of the magnificent countries 😢. Just really hope for my people to have some kind of relief.
africans need to stop hoping and start doing. of course there are sacifices to make. but people are cowards nowadays. nobody is willing to die.
@@redfill68yea right .... say that about the dictator of north korea
Dont worry brother , one day will come ❤❤❤
@@redfill68We could take over Eritrea. But after such a long time of not being allowed to think critically, many Eritreans started to develop a form of Stockholm Syndrom. They became the patriots or nationalists of Eritrea and continue to silence the truth. So the problem is not even the dictator anymore, it’s more the split amongst the people.
We have become divided and passive bystanders, that’s kept us in shackles for over 3 decades now.
@@fruitsarelife7073 shigir yelen... i will unite these countries in the future. Mark my words & remember my name!
Thank you for sharing this with us!
WHAT A GREAT VIDEO!!
Tommy
Thank you very much indeed for your obvious and concise information of Eritrea.
I have an Eritrean co worker that brings me bags of coffee beans. She taught me how to roast and grind them. Best coffee ive ever had🙌🏽
lol Eritreans don’t grow coffee beans, they get it from Ethiopia.
Even the ceremony they use is Ethiopians.
@nunu7353 Absolutely, she buys her beans from the Ethiopian store.
@@mimivistaverde5030 okay, dear! A lot of times, they don’t seem to give credits and don’t recognize the story behind our coffee ceremony. There is a story of 3 young Ethiopian shepherds from the area where coffee was first discovered…the fact that we have 3 rounds represents the 3 Ethiopian shepherds. The Story is beautiful the same way the ceremony is. Anyways m, I hope you liked the Ethiopia coffee ceremony!
@@nunu7353 Lol, you're absolutely wrong and don't know the history of coffee. The first ppl who roasted and brewed coffee were the Turkish ...IN RED SEA, here in MASSAWA ERITREA. Evidence of it, till today both Eritrea and Ethiopians call the kettle we brew coffee as FINJAL wich is a Turkish word. And of course it started by Turkish who occupied the Red Sea Massawa area in 15th century. Now, coffee grow in Eritrea not commercial level yet but we do, coffee arabica aromatics labeled as radish and robust - grows in Mirrara Eritrea near Shieb also. There is no tradition we took from you Ethiopians, Popcorn also, during wedding and welcoming sign....IT's OUR tradition. In Ethiopia in grows in the South bordering Kenya. Not in dry Tigray nada.
Why was my comment deleted, coffee was discovered by Turkish, here in Massawas, the evidence is that the kettle we use in both Eritrea and Ethiopia to brew the coffee is called FINJAL, which is a Turkish word, and the Turks are the first ppl who roasted and brew coffee, here in this part of the world in the 15 century when they occupied the Red Sea coast of Eritrea. Coffee grows in Eritrea, in fact best in quality robust reddish arabica coffee in Mirrara, Shieb Eritrea. It’s not Ethiopian tradition or nothing from Ethiopia, coffee grows in South Ethiopia bordering Kenya. Popcorn is also Eritrean tradition at wedding and welcome sign.
Tommy, desde hace un año sos el gringo al que más quiero por lejos! Admiro tu forma de relacionarte con el resto de las personas del planeta. A big hug from Argentina!
As an Eritrean who spent weeks at a time in this city where my family lived and worked, it breaks my heart to see Massawa, so-called the "Pearl of the Red Sea", in such ruins. 😭
that is my home town where such a humble and welcoming poor people live in, left to be ruined for years. so sad to see this, and It's often only when we're outside of a situation that we realize how much it was affecting us, my city my people really need help. They don't know what they are carrying.
You do know it’s the most sanctioned place on earth! By white ppl like him! Sad to see Eritreans falling for these CIA agents pretending to be regular civilians
@@biniluwyz4981 this is what happens when your country is sanctioned. Rome wasn’t built in a day. The future is bright for Eritrea 🇪🇷
It seems he was only interested showing us the ruins not even once by mistake he didn't show nice places like the Gurgusum beach or the newly buildings built by Eritreans.
@@RahimE.Terek-Raba he called Tigray “the den of thieves” lol his show is about showing the grimey side the poor side
I saw your videos from Ethiopia and Eritrea and I am amazed at your ability to pick up new languages and how tactful you are in your interactions and commentary and I am looking forward to seeing your other work.
He was talking mostly Amharic( Ethiopian language) 😊 and they are not new to Amharic so that’s why they are replying.
@@tinan2010 That's no easy feat, and he knows enough Mandarin to have a decent conversation as well! I know westerners who lived in Ethiopia for years and can't do basic communication in Amharic
Thanks for introducing us to Eritrea!
"Siminish Mano" is amharic lol but proud of you for taking the chance to visit our country and expose our rich history and culture. Keep up the great content!
A mother with her shoe in one hand and a purposeful look is universal!
I have been going to massawa every year for 8 years ....Its a beautiful city ...and the people are extremely nice n helpful
Coming from the UK i have met many eritrean people and i have to say that they are some of the most wonderful, friendly, unassuming people who happy to share their culture. ❤❤❤❤
Fascinating! Thanks for the tour.
What a great video. It's beautiful there
This is unfiltered,very impressive
Bravo hai fatto un bel video dell Eritrea io trovo che quando vai in Africa è stupendo !
Thanks for the vlogs.
Some like that dont see every day. More like that.
Thank you for uploading this video, ❤
I was in Haile Selassie's palace in 2001. It was still fully furnished with beautiful paintings and chandeliers. A soldier stopped me then from going in further. Should have taken a “gift” with me 😄.
2001..?
My family and I absolutely love your videos. So interesting, eye-opening and informative. Wish you have a mic attached to your shirt for better audio.
honestly, this country looks amazing. I just wish the government took care of their historic buildings.
Thank you Tommy for showing me a part of the world I would never see otherwise. Thank you Sir !!!!
Bro how do you keep from being sick when you travel. I just came back from Durban, South Africa and I’m crapping muddy water 😢. Just to mention I only ate from Chain restaurants so I’m not sure if that makes a difference
No doubt,Where he’s now is the worst if we talk about a variety of good foods Or competitive 🍱.If we talk about the weather,Eritrea is the best place.
You be smoking that Durban poison
they make really good italian dishes and the sea food i fresh .And Coffee Is topnotch
HYGENE differences and shortsges of clean water water would kill me.
Did you drink any water? Durban's water systems got hit hard in the recent floods and the infrastructure is decaying.
Thoroughly described the history and background for such a short video, keep it up bro.
One correction though, Keren is with about 80 thousand residents the second largest town in Eritrea .
Eritreans seem like the nicest people on Earth
Amazing and interesting video thanks for sharing sending greetings from Italy 🇮🇹
Your last videos are fascinating
Looks pretty chilled, and a relaxed lifestyle! 👍
I used to work with a
Eritrean older lady she is probably one of the nicest people I know .
Tommy, I am finding it difficult to find a word to describe how fearless and how you’ve been created for this stuff... 😂
Very well appreciated for covering our country and my city of keren.
It is amazing to see the potential for tourism in Eritrea🇪🇷, with rich historical heritage and welcoming communities. Hopefully, with the right investments and initiatives, it can become a thriving tourist destination.
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@@smc1-k5wjan😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Ma blood ❤
Who would want to live there? I’m an Ethiopian and you couldn’t pay me to pay a visit there
@@nunu7353 "Indeed, the tranquility of our peaceful nation 🇪🇷 offers a stark contrast to the chaotic realities faced by some. While we extend our empathy to those enduring hardship elsewhere, we take pride in fostering an environment of stability and harmony.
Should you ever seek relief from the state of war you 😭 are in, you're welcome to experience the peace 🕊️ that defines our country🇪🇷."
Five stars as usual Sabbatical..great information on Eritrean culture and the Italian architecture was amazing..followed a long time…your blogs of Ethiopia, and Eritrea …let’s hope the Eritreans and Ethiopian live in peace for decades to come.. keep up the good work Tommy
The only problem I have with Tommy’s videos is that they are not 2-3 hours long. Banger after banger 🙌🏼
In Toronto, some Eritrean guys invited me and my foster Dogo Argentino to come into their barber shop off the street, and share a large platter tasty flatbreads, meats, and good company... A beautiful moment. The dog was very happy too. 🕺🐶
Very cool. Just got introduced to this channel by John Levi's channel. Can't wait to check out if you have more like this, I loved seeing all this
Organic content as usual! Good job Tommy.
Here because of Jon Levi. Looks to be pretty interesting, so I'm subbed. I never knew about this country - very sad to see all of the beautiful buildings empty for so long.
Was there with the USN 71-73. Thanks for showing us around again. Asmara was bustling a lot of Italians and Americans there. Made many trips to Massawa and Karen. Worked at a site near Dekamare some 30 miles from Asmara. You are doing a great job.
Gura Rat Joint patrol 72-73
I was a Gura Rat. Do I know you?@@kagnewcobra5228
21:38 astonishing....sono clean everywhere,no rubbish around!
Tommy love the videos bud wish i had your positivity and fearlessness and u seem to give everyone a chance 👍 🇮🇪
So much potential in this country. It also doesn't seem to look, how should I put it, disorganized and filthy like most other places. It looks tidy, safe and people seem reserved and polite.
Exactly. I have been there 5 times with family and it truly breaks all stereotypes I had of Africa. Made my love the country because the only thing our people need is money and freedom.
We don’t have water either food we eat 1 times a day and take shower twice a month the dumb fk gov did nothing for 33 years and still now nothing changes so sad 😢
Happy to have stumbled on to your channel. I really enjoy your presentations!
Go visit Sawa Defence Training Camp, while you're at it.
🇪🇷 🇪🇷 Beautiful 🇪🇷 🇪🇷
Thanks for sharing.
Good posting bro your blogs are legendary brudda
Thank you, ur vlogs are very insightful on places I wouldn’t necessarily know about.
Informative, on the ppl of such places. Camera quality nd the views of these places are amazing. Thank you Tommy, be safe 🙌🙌🙌🫡
Excellent video of Eritrea with very rear footage of history, way of living and eclectic architecture. Long years is my wish to visit Ethiopia and Eritrea Thank you for wonderful video Greetings from Rep.Macedonia europe