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  • čas přidán 15. 05. 2024
  • Cambodia. I'm not sure what you've heard about this country, but after some stressful trips around the world, I needed a break. Cambodia has, well, an interesting reputation. A place where you can find almost anything! It even has one of the world's biggest wonders, Angkor Wat! Perfect place for a little vacation. Sure, there's a lot of shady things that have happened in the country as well, but we were going to forget that for now.
    I invited some friends of mine to join and we were off to try everything Cambodia had to offer, from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. It was sure to be a very happy time.
    KidGreatness' channel:
    / @kidgreatness
    Mey's channel:
    / @mey_slnn
    Parham's channel:
    / @gowithgop
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    Instagram: sabbatical.tommy
    Patreon: / sabbaticaltommy
    #sabbatical #cambodia #siemreap

Komentáře • 427

  • @SabbaticalTommy
    @SabbaticalTommy  Před měsícem +77

    Well hey, you guys told me to take a break.
    Btw, check out the channels of my friends when you got time:
    KidGreatness' channel:
    www.youtube.com/@KidGreatness
    Mey's channel:
    www.youtube.com/@Mey_slnn
    Parham's channel:
    www.youtube.com/@gowithgop

    • @gowithgop
      @gowithgop Před měsícem +9

      Thanks for inviting me on the adventure Tommy... had a good time making the video with everyone !

    • @KidGreatness
      @KidGreatness Před měsícem +8

      Appreciate it 🙏 🙏

    • @garydrawsandpaints7745
      @garydrawsandpaints7745 Před měsícem +1

      How about taking a look at my drawing and painting travel videos on my channel Gary Draws and Paints. We should join up sometime!

    • @chopsticksandtrains
      @chopsticksandtrains Před měsícem +1

      @@KidGreatness Yo, Kid Greatness - you just got a new subscriber here! If Sabbatical approves, hey, you're OK in my book! Safe travels!

    • @chopsticksandtrains
      @chopsticksandtrains Před měsícem +2

      @@gowithgop Enjoyed the vid and was impressed by your language abilities! You just got a new subscriber! Mr. Chopsticks is now on Team Go with Gop

  • @uranomichiaruki1
    @uranomichiaruki1 Před měsícem +39

    Cambodia is special. The Khmer are kind people, love them and their country. 🇰🇭

    • @josephmedina6403
      @josephmedina6403 Před 6 dny +1

      “Where are the drugs at?”
      Entrance is over there .💀

  • @chopsticksandtrains
    @chopsticksandtrains Před měsícem +62

    Hey Sabbatical, I literally just left there! Too bad we weren’t able to cross paths there. I had an amazing time… great video and eager to see your further adventures!

  • @dansonkang8053
    @dansonkang8053 Před měsícem +7

    So happy to see you upload another video, was getting a little worried that you haven't posted in a while. Looking forward to your next adventure at sihanoukville!

  • @jonathanmilo
    @jonathanmilo Před měsícem +22

    Dedicated viewer here! Thank you again for your wonderfully unvarnished peek into another fascinating corner of the world. Just yesterday a friend suggested we go to Angkor Wat. I’m now on board!
    Much love to you. I look forward to learning more about how Chinese mafias are impacting Cambodia.

    • @keithdouglas9848
      @keithdouglas9848 Před měsícem +1

      Angkor wat is the most amazing thing you will ever see, trust me and I've travelled extensively and still Angkor wat blows my mind .

  • @mackattack701
    @mackattack701 Před měsícem +5

    Tommy, what a great collaboration! I enjoy watching you spend time with your friends.

  • @MADDcartman
    @MADDcartman Před měsícem +10

    14:00 dude was so impressed by his Chinese but respectfully answered the question first before complimenting him.

  • @tank9708
    @tank9708 Před měsícem +10

    Thanks for the Adventure Tommy. it was real fun, loved the relaxed attitude, yet you still managed to teach us something and show off your Chinese :) Looking forward to the next one....Peace

    • @chinito77
      @chinito77 Před měsícem

      I like his vids but this one didnt sit well with me. He felt out of character. Came off rather rude and disrespectful compared to his usual smart, thoughtful, and calm self.

  • @williamobryan682
    @williamobryan682 Před 12 dny +1

    Glad to see you again , sabbatical .

  • @iulian919
    @iulian919 Před měsícem +1

    Great vibe, like the video Tommy!!

  • @xXCigarXx
    @xXCigarXx Před měsícem

    What a great video and a great cliffhanger for the follow up Tommy.

  • @lololps7590
    @lololps7590 Před 23 dny +7

    That is so awesome! Everywhere you go you're trying to speak the local language. Respect 😅

  • @fairalways
    @fairalways Před měsícem +1

    Peppy video, Tommy! Love from my den in NYC, as usual!

  • @Goono123
    @Goono123 Před měsícem +16

    I've been living in Cambodia for 6 years. I didn't expect you to come here. But welcome! Looking forward to your next episode in Kampong Som (Sihanoukville).

    • @mrdm1967ify
      @mrdm1967ify Před 28 dny +2

      How it's it now since the Chinese swarmed in?. I was there in 07 and stayed at the Utopia, not too far from the beaches.

    • @Goono123
      @Goono123 Před 28 dny

      @@mrdm1967ify a lot of Chinese left after the government banned online gambling. And they left hundreds of unfinished buildings behind. There's still a lot of Chinese left but they seem to be very seedy and involved in a lot of scamming. I'm constantly hearing about murders, kidnapping, trafficking... The sleepy Sihanoukville you saw in 07 is long gone.

    • @UnclePhillyMyAss
      @UnclePhillyMyAss Před 9 dny

      @@mrdm1967ify Its a completely different place. Utopia is now one of many grey buildings. The lions are still there but all around are just chinese stle half empty buldings and chinese shops. Same with Otres allthough Otres can be ok for a few days. The whole Ocheteul beach now is basically identical looking resteraunts. There are a few that never sold though. Khin shack is still there as in 07.

  • @InvestedAdventure
    @InvestedAdventure Před 28 dny

    This video is a joy to watch, as usual, Tommy! It was really interesting to learn about the local perspectives on Cambodia's hedonistic reputation and how it compares to other Southeast Asian countries. I'm a travel vlogger and can't wait to visit Cambodia soon to document my experience there as well.🇰🇭

  • @aarancole9296
    @aarancole9296 Před měsícem +2

    Amazing this Tommy great vlog

  • @tdog3954
    @tdog3954 Před 28 dny

    been looking forward to cambodia videos. thanks for making them

  • @MrDachshund99
    @MrDachshund99 Před 17 dny

    let's gooooo been waiting for this one

  • @mikec4845
    @mikec4845 Před měsícem +2

    All these years of travel around Asia and it's your first time in Cambodia! Nice to see you made it there!!!

  • @doug5246
    @doug5246 Před měsícem +4

    I'm in Siem Reap now. Enjoyed your video! Nice traveling partners, so fun!

  • @indigenouswasp
    @indigenouswasp Před měsícem +3

    Thanks for visiting Cambodia, Tommy. I'm the local Cambodian and have been following your channel for so long now. I think Cambodia is safer than some of the places you have been to.

    • @mattgraham4340
      @mattgraham4340 Před 29 dny +3

      It's much safer, but Tommy goes to some of the sketchiest neighborhoods in other countries

  • @rosenpcj
    @rosenpcj Před 27 dny

    I really like your videos and direct style and useful information. Onwards!!

  • @oldmanvic
    @oldmanvic Před měsícem

    Learned something today. Thanks tommy.

  • @peterkellegher4419
    @peterkellegher4419 Před měsícem

    Ohh I was in Angkor wat
    Just yesterday would have been amazing if I'd see you Tommy. I've watched loads of your videos but my first time to comment.
    Love your content.

  • @terry-cn8ks
    @terry-cn8ks Před měsícem

    i cant wait for the next video Thank You Tommy

  • @gloryfauoo8670
    @gloryfauoo8670 Před měsícem

    I really enjoy all your videos! Please keep making more, sir.

  • @UMGuidewmt
    @UMGuidewmt Před 3 dny +12

    I disagree with classifying Cambodia as a hedonistic country. The people are very friendly, honest. Crime is very low. Vices are not pushed in your face like in Philippines and Thailand. Scammers are much less than Vietnam. I've been living around SE Asia for 11 years now and I find Cambodia as the most relaxing and safe country in the region, with citizens having strong moral values.

    • @ephelesfrance7006
      @ephelesfrance7006 Před 2 dny +2

      im 30 years in cambodia laos thailand myanmar and can speak 6 languages here some more than others
      this youtuber is a clueless tourist about cambodia. i have famliy all over cambodia and never have they asked me for money. if a khmer family finds there daughter working in some bar she would be disowned. vs thailand in many cases parents know and just take the cash. and guess what happens to a robber if they find him? hes either shot dead or tied to a tree and set on fire. have acatully seen such. more so in the lawless days khmer rouge that ended around 1997. acatully thou the most moral people are the upcountry people of myanmar tai yai, mon, pa-o,karen, wa well there are many. near zero corruption. but cambodia would be 2nd best. they are still corrupted but its not the thai corruption of allowing murderers to get off free but stuff like business dealing and well its cambodia everything been sold ie angkor wat (vietnam) killing fields (japan), naga casino (malaysia) all leases to the highest bidder and all that money pocketed.

    • @gavinmckee9211
      @gavinmckee9211 Před dnem

      @@ephelesfrance7006 respect to Cambodia. however, he is a clueless tourist and proud of it, bumbling and discovering innocently enough. sure get to see stuff.

  • @NirnimeshRudra-kr7de
    @NirnimeshRudra-kr7de Před měsícem +23

    Thank goodness you are alright ! Every time there is a big gap between your videos, i start worrying if everything is alright.
    My favourite travel blogger !

  • @StartLivingNow1963
    @StartLivingNow1963 Před měsícem

    Another Awesome Adventure Thank You Tommy🙂❤👍Watching from NB Canada🙂🙂🙂

  • @tityaphirun3577
    @tityaphirun3577 Před 3 dny +3

    if you're curious about the "black girl" stall name, it is a direct translation from the word ស្រីម៉ៅ which is a very common female khmer name and also the name of the stall owner.

    • @SabbaticalTommy
      @SabbaticalTommy  Před 3 dny

      Thanks for the explanation! Never knew there were so many black girls in Cambodia

  • @mrbubz6942
    @mrbubz6942 Před 21 dnem

    Could've sworn i subbed to your channel years ago, but here i am a new sub lol. Cant wait for the next video!

  • @Trux3d
    @Trux3d Před měsícem +2

    Thank you for the video Safe Travels

  • @matthewsemenuk7544
    @matthewsemenuk7544 Před měsícem

    Good stuff Tommy

  • @Just.A.T-Rex
    @Just.A.T-Rex Před měsícem +7

    You are a lifesaver with your content. I need this. Just found out I’m having a baby boy in November so was in need of a video to calm my thoughts and nerves and just allow me to slow down a bit😂😂😂

  • @Uglyskinnyhike
    @Uglyskinnyhike Před 25 dny

    Love your adventures bromie!

  • @chieftron
    @chieftron Před měsícem +1

    Looks like you had a great time!

  • @johnpantle
    @johnpantle Před měsícem +1

    second. damnit. love that you do these. thanks!

  • @Grey.A.R.E.A
    @Grey.A.R.E.A Před měsícem +8

    the only youtuber that does intros right

  • @jackoneil3933
    @jackoneil3933 Před měsícem +1

    Thanks Tommy. Good to see the gang in formation.

  • @michaeljaydenanderson537

    another great vlog bro. keep it up

  • @mandistevens9047
    @mandistevens9047 Před měsícem

    Thanks for this awesome episode!!!!!!! Vishnu is awesome!

  • @tonepoet
    @tonepoet Před měsícem

    I was in Thailand twice, made it so close to Cambodia. I read amazing stories written in journals in a Cafe in Trat which said nothing but great things about Cambodia.

  • @germanapplemullentree6152
    @germanapplemullentree6152 Před měsícem

    You are the best vlogger out there
    Love your Content ❤

  • @daaapru4693
    @daaapru4693 Před měsícem +3

    Long time subscriber but glad to see you finally visiting my parents motherland Tommy! Went in 2017 and didn’t get to try the weed pizza either. I went to the temple and they wanted to charge me the entrance fee because of my American passport but since I spoke the language they let me in free 😊

  • @Joseph-nw3gw
    @Joseph-nw3gw Před měsícem

    It is amazing how your channel is exponentially growing.....cant believe

  • @Marisolita_95
    @Marisolita_95 Před měsícem

    Keep on rocking, Tommy! ❤ It's always so much fun when you upload a new video. También quiero decir que aprecio tus habilidades lingüísticas, o sea, es bastante raro ver a un estadounidense que pueda hablar varios idiomas con fluidez 👍Espero verte pronto con un nuevo vídeo. Buena suerte! ❤ Saludos desde Las Palmas, GC. Con afecto, Marisol.

  • @lovingdeanthegodmachine5622
    @lovingdeanthegodmachine5622 Před měsícem +2

    Would love to visit that giant temple atleast once in my life! That’s a very cool piece of the past right there. I’ve always been so fascinated by those kind of ancient structures/sites.

  • @Niall-yo1uo
    @Niall-yo1uo Před 29 dny +2

    I was there. You brought back some memories to me 😊

  • @sleeptemple1564
    @sleeptemple1564 Před měsícem +2

    Just got back from Cambodia! It was my first time as well. Glad I got to go.

  • @robinhazell6019
    @robinhazell6019 Před 2 dny +2

    Inhaling some baloon gas in 1 bar in Phnom Penh hardly makes Cambodia the most hedonistic country on Earth.

  • @cruelladebil1195
    @cruelladebil1195 Před 27 dny

    man i love your videos so much

  • @Sniperboy5551
    @Sniperboy5551 Před měsícem +2

    It’s funny, I was just talking about Cambodia with my grandmother this morning. She’s been to Phnom Penh and Angkor Wat. She really enjoyed it, she has plenty of cool stories.

  • @johnbonamigo5696
    @johnbonamigo5696 Před 20 dny

    been obssesed with Cambodia lately nice

  • @vvorldnewsmedia
    @vvorldnewsmedia Před měsícem

    Glade to see you back bro hope life is treating you well stay safe God Bless

  • @FilippoBuscemi93
    @FilippoBuscemi93 Před měsícem +1

    I'm always so happy when I see a new video of yours!
    Come visit us in Portugal one day!

  • @radiowave12
    @radiowave12 Před měsícem

    The lack of Chinese tourists can suggest so many different things. I'm not going to speculate but that difference was stark.
    Great video, I like that you met with all those other travel vloggers and just seeing the multifaceted content really helps put perspective to what the country might be like

  • @keithdouglas9848
    @keithdouglas9848 Před měsícem +1

    I miss Cambodia so much, cant wait to be back there .

  • @Kaygee79
    @Kaygee79 Před měsícem

    Good to see you exploring with the friends and seeing the historical sites!

    • @Weston777
      @Weston777 Před měsícem +1

      how is getting high in a club... consindered exploring historical sites? 🤣🥴

    • @Kaygee79
      @Kaygee79 Před měsícem +1

      @@Weston777 Lol, I guess you only watched a bit of the video LOL!

    • @user-mm7zi4ue7d
      @user-mm7zi4ue7d Před měsícem +1

      It’s not a historical monument, it’s unmanaged construction waste.

  • @UncleLesterCam
    @UncleLesterCam Před 19 dny +3

    Tommy! Why am I not surprised that you travel with a fantastic crew! I hope your adventures have been well and as always - thank you for taking us with you!

  • @furball8967
    @furball8967 Před měsícem

    Tommy looking forward to Your Cambodia special on Chinese Mafia. I thoroughly enjoyed your video on the Chinese triangle that was a hotbed of criminal activity, most interesting! Can’t wait for your next one.😊

  • @staymad7206
    @staymad7206 Před měsícem +1

    you look fun bro good friends and laughs cheers mate

  • @TravelWithBradley
    @TravelWithBradley Před měsícem

    I'd love to meet you if you're still here, but I suspect you're already on your next adventure! Keep it up!

  • @Omnipotent645
    @Omnipotent645 Před 29 dny

    Man, so nice to see you having a lil gang of expats exploring cambodia!

  • @timdavis4227
    @timdavis4227 Před měsícem +10

    Live in Siem Reap. Cambodia is an amazing country. Hope you make it up this way. Angkor Wat, and the whole temple complex will blow your mind.

    • @wp70
      @wp70 Před měsícem

      ar you based in sihanoukville/

    • @user-qd4td7yb8e
      @user-qd4td7yb8e Před měsícem

      It didn't blow my mind.

  • @nicholascross5150
    @nicholascross5150 Před měsícem +1

    Luv your videos my brother..

  • @gregsavill4615
    @gregsavill4615 Před měsícem

    Cambodia is so cool
    I am totally buzzed out by the ancient temples there’s so much to know and a guide is really helpful for ancient legend and stories it’s a mysterious place in the Angkor kingdom

  • @crombelsla9800
    @crombelsla9800 Před měsícem +1

    Enjoy have a great time.

  • @DM-lq8hc
    @DM-lq8hc Před 29 dny +1

    Another good one ☝️

  • @georgedickens261
    @georgedickens261 Před měsícem +69

    Cambodia is possibly the best country in SE Asia, no language barrier like Thailand/Vietnam/Myanmar etc because most Khmer speak English, Medical & Pharmacy/Drug stores everywhere with no prescription necessary, most Restaurants list Menu in Khmer/English unlike Vietnam & Thailand, the Khmer Rouge held back development of Cambodia so there are areas of the country which have not been westernized & a person can get a glimpse of real Khmer culture, in spite of the hardships these people have faced & continue to do so they are a warm & friendly people, Cambodia is definitely worth a visit!

    • @user-qd4td7yb8e
      @user-qd4td7yb8e Před měsícem +2

      atheist Khmer rouge ruined Cambodia.

    • @georgedickens261
      @georgedickens261 Před 29 dny +3

      @@user-qd4td7yb8e They did that for sure, & what a tragedy it all were & is to this day, I think Cambodia would have possibly been one of the most advanced places in SE Asia if KR did not happen, no other city in surrounding countries has such a nice riverfront area like in Phnom Penh, as well as the Siem Reap Temple Complex. Even though Thailand & Vietnam did not go through what Khmer have i still feel as a westerner that Cambodia is an good place to visit without language barrier like those 2 previously mentioned countries.

    • @houserental5424
      @houserental5424 Před 13 dny +7

      You sound like you have never been there, half of what you said is nonsense

    • @houserental5424
      @houserental5424 Před 13 dny +3

      @@georgedickens261you think the average Khmer speaks more english than the average thai?

    • @sopheathunofficial9793
      @sopheathunofficial9793 Před 13 dny +5

      ​@@houserental5424Did you ever read the report? Most ASIAN country only Thailand is the most poorest in English proficiency. Most of them don't know English or some can't even read alphabet.

  • @prague7706
    @prague7706 Před 28 dny

    I like your crew of people, they all seem real cool.

  • @breather_neo1058
    @breather_neo1058 Před měsícem +1

    Hey Sabbatical, you never know what positive impact you have created through out the world even without your knowledge, just want to thank you and appreciate your work.

  • @oxiixashi
    @oxiixashi Před měsícem +1

    Love seeing the Sabbatical extended cinematic universe unite, i smell lots of sequels in the future (hopefully!)

  • @burleism5158
    @burleism5158 Před měsícem +1

    That into was fire! Right over that guys head lol

  • @WatcherofHumanity
    @WatcherofHumanity Před měsícem

    That was a fun one :)

  • @elisabethbrisson734
    @elisabethbrisson734 Před měsícem +19

    Its good to see you hanging out with fellow friends just on a regular vacation kinda
    Please guys and gal
    Be safe dont get stolen tommy

  • @justaguy-69
    @justaguy-69 Před měsícem +1

    been wanting to go there! maybe in a couple months, its a bit more expensive of a flight from philippines than singapore but i been there a few times already.
    love your personality and channel and you kind of remind me of anthony bourdain lol

  • @Wolf-Daily
    @Wolf-Daily Před 15 dny

    Like your video so much, you are just language genius, wish I can be a great youtuber like you! Many of my youtube videos are just trying to follow your style!

  • @samuelcappe4714
    @samuelcappe4714 Před měsícem +2

    Welcome in my home!
    I hope u will enjoy it.
    I can recommend u guys to go see the old Dumpsite of Phnom Penh steung Mean chea. It gives you a crazy view between rich and poor (old city, new city)
    Be careful in Sianoukville !
    Samuel

  • @kongswethai3964
    @kongswethai3964 Před měsícem +2

    nice video, i learned ancient Khmer, "Khmer boran" many years back from the Khmer population in Thailand that still uses the old language, so when i use the old words in Cambodja i always get a reaction - "prang yey Khmer boran! hehe

  • @Red_Ryan_Red
    @Red_Ryan_Red Před měsícem +5

    Cambodia 🇰🇭 one of my favorite countries in the world. I spent some time there before covid and I really need to go back.

  • @Nighthawk2211
    @Nighthawk2211 Před měsícem +1

    Greatest intro in history! Haha.

  • @user-zx8hh7zz6z
    @user-zx8hh7zz6z Před 26 dny

    When I lived in Thailand I used spend a week in PP every 3 months to renew my visa .Loved the place imagine it was like Bangkok was 20 years ago!

  • @neoda91
    @neoda91 Před měsícem

    cant wait for the next 1

  • @chenghao1583
    @chenghao1583 Před dnem

    It's easy to stay in Cambodia. 5 years later, still awesome.

  • @willnygren1443
    @willnygren1443 Před měsícem +1

    Big fan! Are you in Phnom Penh now? Come down to Oscar's on the Corner on Street 104 tonight to check out some of the expats who keep rock and roll alive and well in the Penh. Cheers!

  • @felixthecat2786
    @felixthecat2786 Před 14 dny

    I really liked this country. People just seemed genuinely happy and hospitably. Also, loved the food.

  • @ironman4122
    @ironman4122 Před měsícem

    I’ve never heard Sabbatical say “ I feel you” wonder why he did today?😆jk bud love this and all your videos!🖤💛🤟✌️

  • @user-dj6hu9gq4t
    @user-dj6hu9gq4t Před 29 dny

    Really enjoyed Angkor Wat. Highly recommended.

  • @kfraser3783
    @kfraser3783 Před měsícem +2

    Hello from Melbourne, Australia

  • @marynyambura4597
    @marynyambura4597 Před měsícem +1

    The country which I was waiting to see..I heard the climate is unbearable..Thanks Tommy for this video.

  • @stlukes09bymycreator98
    @stlukes09bymycreator98 Před měsícem +2

    ❤🙏🫵🇺🇸👍 Hello Tommy GREAT to see you Bro’ although I am not familiar with your buddy’s except for the beautiful young woman I really am glad they are with you I hate to see you alone in these foreign countries I really worry about your safety God Bless You and stay safe 🙏.

    • @davidcollin1436
      @davidcollin1436 Před měsícem

      If you've ever traveled you'd realize that you're never alone.

  • @dmarc3050
    @dmarc3050 Před 2 dny

    Introducing the driver was awesome

  • @DaveEPie
    @DaveEPie Před 7 dny

    Subscribed - then went through your playlist- Where are the Vietnam trips?
    You really need to go -
    I mean you are 100 yards from VN in the casinos video.
    I think you will really like it- get away from Saigon- go up into the central highlands.
    Explore the villages along the central coast

  • @tainanking
    @tainanking Před měsícem +1

    Def a diff vibe for this one. His vids are usually more serious. Ur he was enjoying himself out here and getting lit

  • @saviyou
    @saviyou Před měsícem +1

    Good to see you in my country Tommy! Man I wish you would've reached out to me, I could show you the real side of Cambodia ;)

  • @activelistener4484
    @activelistener4484 Před 27 dny

    Good to see you are back. Escaped from getting arrested in India?

  • @johnnyb8412
    @johnnyb8412 Před 7 dny

    Salesman waiting for you to introduce him😂😂 thats brilliant, hope you slipped the guy 10 dollar or something for the brilliant intro

  • @scottjohnson921
    @scottjohnson921 Před 15 dny

    13:34 I was at this temple 20 years ago. So cool.

  • @so_cal909
    @so_cal909 Před 9 dny

    Lol my boy causally hitting the nozz balloon 😂

  • @jonstolarski
    @jonstolarski Před měsícem

    dear God. Be careful, man. thanks for the cool channel.