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  • čas přidán 11. 02. 2024
  • This place isn't Italy. It isn't Cuba, and it's not the Middle East either. This is Eritrea, and there's nowhere else like it on earth. Due to a history of colonization by Italy and near-constant war with it's neighbor Ethiopia, this country has a very distinctive look--and it feels like it hasn't changed in 50 years.
    After visiting the capital city of Asmara, it was time to tour the entire country. We would visit lands that very few foreigners have seen--at least in the last 30 years. Ruins and remains from the Ottomans, Egyptians, Italians and Ethiopians lay waiting to be explored, as if they were destroyed just yesterday. This was one of the most interesting trips I had ever taken.
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  • @SabbaticalTommy
    @SabbaticalTommy  Před 4 měsíci +325

    Hope you enjoyed this little sidequest to one of the world's most unknown countries. Trips like these are why I travel!

    • @HeiterProductions
      @HeiterProductions Před 4 měsíci +8

      Keep these coming! They are soooo good

    • @marcoallin
      @marcoallin Před 4 měsíci +3

      have you tried the Opuntia cactus fruits? they seem to be everywhere. Look for gemstone too ;)

    • @redseayouth9119
      @redseayouth9119 Před 4 měsíci +1

      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

    • @kokoyaro
      @kokoyaro Před 4 měsíci +4

      Eritrea? No way! Come to Equatorial Guinea and Sao Tome and Principe. It's the least visited region in the world 😂

    • @user-nf9zl7ir1r
      @user-nf9zl7ir1r Před 4 měsíci +6

      I love your videos man, i am from chile, beautifull country!

  • @johanholmberg3579
    @johanholmberg3579 Před 3 měsíci +111

    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.

    • @loveelroi4453
      @loveelroi4453 Před 3 měsíci

      Ohhhhh that’s so sweet .. hope you will come to visit Eritrea after the next 2 years after all this construction finished

    • @redfill68
      @redfill68 Před 3 měsíci

      what constructions???
      @@loveelroi4453

    • @rutasolomon4569
      @rutasolomon4569 Před 3 měsíci +2

      I hope you get a chance to visit again.

    • @fruitsarelife7073
      @fruitsarelife7073 Před 3 měsíci +1

      That’s sad. But thanks for trying.

    • @leonfann1704
      @leonfann1704 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Just try to visit again

  • @humhum3511
    @humhum3511 Před 4 měsíci +117

    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.

    • @Maly69
      @Maly69 Před 4 měsíci +13

      Or no beggars in the streets

    • @peacetotheworld1737
      @peacetotheworld1737 Před 4 měsíci +23

      @@Maly69the government is the digital beggar, which is unusual 😂😂

    • @medhindebas5003
      @medhindebas5003 Před 4 měsíci

      @@peacetotheworld1737😅😅😅😅😅

    • @Ironfurnaceroom
      @Ironfurnaceroom Před 3 měsíci

      Very cool:)

    • @LogsMaggot
      @LogsMaggot Před 3 měsíci +4

      more like no PEOPLE in the streets as far I can gather from this video@@Maly69

  • @viccasaur
    @viccasaur Před 4 měsíci +145

    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.

    • @scnrich4941
      @scnrich4941 Před 4 měsíci +3

      "ramble" the most funniest word for me today 😅

    • @user-ke8qz3jz2v
      @user-ke8qz3jz2v Před 3 měsíci

      lol you actually sit and watch all of his this perverts video! 😂 amazing!

    • @scnrich4941
      @scnrich4941 Před 3 měsíci

      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

  • @BrokenRRT
    @BrokenRRT Před 4 měsíci +61

    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.

    • @fanaha282
      @fanaha282 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thats true brother

    • @Relaxingblog123
      @Relaxingblog123 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Oh ❤❤❤ thank you 🙏

    • @BF-bb5us
      @BF-bb5us Před 3 měsíci +6

      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

    • @NotImpressed-yr2nz
      @NotImpressed-yr2nz Před 3 měsíci

      DOUBTFUL 😂😂😂

    • @NoName-qs6ei
      @NoName-qs6ei Před 2 měsíci

      Human trafficking

  • @ScruffyNomad
    @ScruffyNomad Před 4 měsíci +126

    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.

  • @Laascaanood614
    @Laascaanood614 Před 4 měsíci +169

    As a Somali i believe ERITREA is a beautiful nation with its wonderful people and its amazing geography 🥰🥰🥰

    • @geziwi3853
      @geziwi3853 Před 4 měsíci +11

      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.

    • @Fidias2001
      @Fidias2001 Před 4 měsíci +10

      and we love our beautiful Somalian brothers and sisters. lovely ppl.

    • @egel7736
      @egel7736 Před 3 měsíci

      It's a dictatorship

    • @ZusaMawel
      @ZusaMawel Před 3 měsíci

      Anaa fadwak​i 2,we love yu 2@@Fidias2001

    • @fruitsarelife7073
      @fruitsarelife7073 Před 3 měsíci

      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.

  • @ConstructiveApe
    @ConstructiveApe Před 4 měsíci +158

    I struggle with depression and your videos keep me going

    • @Ironfurnaceroom
      @Ironfurnaceroom Před 4 měsíci +17

      Funny thing, I was just reading somewhere in a book, "depression is anger turned inward"... Does that somehow resonate with you, or is it more a chemical thing? I'll send up a prayer... depression is a brutal thing. Been there in my teens.

    • @paulodeoliveira9165
      @paulodeoliveira9165 Před 4 měsíci +9

      @@Ironfurnaceroom I'm not in depression, but i'm getting old, some drems unrealized, then sometimes the life make no sense for me.

    • @ValentinaMitchell1
      @ValentinaMitchell1 Před 4 měsíci

      @@paulodeoliveira9165same

    • @Bhq870
      @Bhq870 Před 4 měsíci +8

      Keeps me from blowing my head off

    • @donaldmac3736
      @donaldmac3736 Před 4 měsíci

      @@Bhq870try smoking some nice Kush weed. It helps

  • @ElJquin
    @ElJquin Před 4 měsíci +53

    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❤

  • @Techvideos-ws2sv
    @Techvideos-ws2sv Před 4 měsíci +12

    I love how apolitical your videos are
    I love that u just focus on showing us the country, their lifestyle, roads etc
    Big up

  • @lovejubileee
    @lovejubileee Před 4 měsíci +5

    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

  • @as9017
    @as9017 Před 4 měsíci +10

    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.

  • @williamgamelisenaya793
    @williamgamelisenaya793 Před 4 měsíci +13

    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

  • @thembadube9589
    @thembadube9589 Před 4 měsíci +8

    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.

  • @gergister
    @gergister Před 4 měsíci +6

    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

  • @Profesor_Jirafales8
    @Profesor_Jirafales8 Před 4 měsíci +10

    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 💪

  • @pedrapgwilym1341
    @pedrapgwilym1341 Před 4 měsíci +4

    One of your best videos, Tommy. Keep your amazing content coming!

  • @BillyBats773
    @BillyBats773 Před 4 měsíci +10

    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.

  • @MrKeleta
    @MrKeleta Před 4 měsíci +10

    Well have visited Eritrea 5 times and it was so nice the people are so polite. the culture is so rich.

  • @ichibanmanekineko
    @ichibanmanekineko Před 4 měsíci +16

    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. ❤❤❤❤

    • @notsogreen
      @notsogreen Před 2 měsíci

      Fascinating! Thanks for the tour.

  • @paulbishop4712
    @paulbishop4712 Před 4 měsíci +7

    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

  • @vvorldnewsmedia
    @vvorldnewsmedia Před 4 měsíci +44

    Thank you, my friend, and make sure you stay safe god bless and take care.

  • @VladfishTheMagnificent
    @VladfishTheMagnificent Před 4 měsíci +9

    Eritrea is a country that has intrigued me for a long time. Would love to visit one day!

    • @yanicyoda4762
      @yanicyoda4762 Před 3 měsíci +2

      The Coffe is good and the fish is organic

  • @tomdurover
    @tomdurover Před 4 měsíci +97

    Always good to see a new video of one of the best vloggers on CZcams

    • @Ironfurnaceroom
      @Ironfurnaceroom Před 4 měsíci +5

      Isn't it? I'm so thankful for the dude's thorough work and relaxed and courteous behavior.

    • @ianmathewlawas7795
      @ianmathewlawas7795 Před 4 měsíci +1

      bro do you know similar yt vloggers who have the same vibe/energy as Sabbatical? this guy's vlogs are so good lol

    • @user-zu2fl1ep4e
      @user-zu2fl1ep4e Před 4 měsíci

      UNA RE EIKHA TEHAGHISKA? TEDENGHEX.

    • @tomdurover
      @tomdurover Před 4 měsíci

      @@ianmathewlawas7795 yeah me 😂✌️

    • @Ironfurnaceroom
      @Ironfurnaceroom Před 4 měsíci

      @@user-zu2fl1ep4e What is this in English? On that note, what is this language?

  • @nbksteak
    @nbksteak Před 4 měsíci +22

    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!

  • @tonepoet
    @tonepoet Před 4 měsíci +8

    Probably one of your most unique trips yet, Tommy. So very interesting to see it through your eyes. No travel channel glamour here!!

  • @Sagalands
    @Sagalands Před 4 měsíci +22

    A mother with her shoe in one hand and a purposeful look is universal!

  • @northsidepolarbear
    @northsidepolarbear Před 4 měsíci +1

    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 🙌🙌🙌🫡

  • @makeyourownluck8823
    @makeyourownluck8823 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Great job I've never heard of this place. You do a good job capturing moments between you and the locals

  • @alexglanz7406
    @alexglanz7406 Před 4 měsíci +15

    "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!

  • @humanlove7021
    @humanlove7021 Před 4 měsíci +35

    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!

    • @veryrelitrans3025
      @veryrelitrans3025 Před 4 měsíci +3

      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 🤔

    • @MenghesHabtu
      @MenghesHabtu Před 4 měsíci +2

      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.

    • @Noname-be8yi
      @Noname-be8yi Před 3 měsíci

      ​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
      @menassies3224 Před 3 měsíci

      Maybe federated with ethiopia again

    • @Noname-be8yi
      @Noname-be8yi Před 3 měsíci

      @@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

  • @gabreil1130
    @gabreil1130 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great video and watched it. Your determination to visit the forgotten areas in the world is eye opening. And you did your homework about the history of the region. BTW your video is going viral.

  • @jackoneil3933
    @jackoneil3933 Před 4 měsíci +10

    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.

  • @babylon6078
    @babylon6078 Před 4 měsíci +87

    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🇪🇷

    • @veryrelitrans3025
      @veryrelitrans3025 Před 4 měsíci +18

      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 🤔

    • @bmsk0076
      @bmsk0076 Před 4 měsíci +14

      What are you proud of? Destitution, depopulation?

    • @babylon6078
      @babylon6078 Před 4 měsíci

      @@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.

    • @babylon6078
      @babylon6078 Před 4 měsíci +12

      @@bmsk0076 why do you care if you are not Eritrean 😁🤣

    • @dfaro8453
      @dfaro8453 Před 4 měsíci +6

      @@babylon6078all I saw was poverty left and right. Wow I hope this nation find their way.

  • @XER0GRAVITY
    @XER0GRAVITY Před 4 měsíci +43

    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.

    • @dina4473
      @dina4473 Před 4 měsíci +7

      Positive? He did not tell the truth about Eritrea not even close!

    • @GG-lh2yw
      @GG-lh2yw Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@dina4473what are you going to say the government bribed him to say a good things about Eritrea😁

    • @Samygena
      @Samygena Před 3 měsíci +1

      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.

    • @rahelgoitom6686
      @rahelgoitom6686 Před 3 měsíci +1

      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.

    • @rainbow3649
      @rainbow3649 Před 3 měsíci

      ​@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.

  • @dmaw5135
    @dmaw5135 Před 4 měsíci +1

    man i love your style of videos, the history bits are my fave

  • @whiteman258
    @whiteman258 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Hell yeah dude. I always watch but never comment. Best channel on CZcams, keep it up.

  • @jonathanmilo
    @jonathanmilo Před 4 měsíci +16

    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!❤

    • @mohamadalakhras9750
      @mohamadalakhras9750 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Was he on the British or Italian side?

    • @Noname-be8yi
      @Noname-be8yi Před 3 měsíci +3

      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 ❤❤❤

    • @fruitsarelife7073
      @fruitsarelife7073 Před 3 měsíci

      @@Noname-be8yiBrother, We don’t want any colonizer. No European colonizers and no Eritrean Nazis.

  • @ale_xsuisse
    @ale_xsuisse Před 4 měsíci +5

    WHAT A GREAT VIDEO!!

  • @ajire.janora
    @ajire.janora Před 4 měsíci +2

    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
      @tinan2010 Před 4 měsíci +2

      He was talking mostly Amharic( Ethiopian language) 😊 and they are not new to Amharic so that’s why they are replying.

    • @ajire.janora
      @ajire.janora Před 4 měsíci

      ​@@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

  • @Milli-meter567
    @Milli-meter567 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thank you for uploading this video, ❤

  • @russianprincess3673
    @russianprincess3673 Před 4 měsíci +20

    From Russian Subscribers We are fans of your videos Much Blessings Always Yuliya n Andrei 👍👍👍👍👍✝️🇷🇺

    • @daniel1tube922
      @daniel1tube922 Před 4 měsíci

      Haha, great friends, Russian. It looks like our friendship is improving in short months .we start to look for each other. And thanks, Russia sends us some gifts. We love you, Russian . I really love Russian before this hot friendship.

    • @shabatshalom693
      @shabatshalom693 Před 4 měsíci

      Spesiva blatt😂😂😂😂

    • @russianprincess3673
      @russianprincess3673 Před 3 měsíci

      @@shabatshalom693 💋💋💋💋YULIYA

  • @rlclxpz-
    @rlclxpz- Před 4 měsíci +3

    Good posting bro your blogs are legendary brudda

  • @emiliarodriguez-lazo6548
    @emiliarodriguez-lazo6548 Před 3 měsíci

    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.

  • @theodoreedwards7774
    @theodoreedwards7774 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Really would not know life in other places, if it were not for videos like this. Salute Sabbatical👑💯💯

  • @damaeast6551
    @damaeast6551 Před 4 měsíci +15

    Great presentation Tommy!
    Appreciate your detailed tour of Eritrea and giving little history lessons.

    • @damaeast6551
      @damaeast6551 Před 4 měsíci +4

      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!

  • @tseganeshyeferu9852
    @tseganeshyeferu9852 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thank you for sharing this with us!

  • @hjb6713
    @hjb6713 Před 12 dny

    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.

  •  Před 4 měsíci +4

    Was waiting for this

  • @brucemacmillan9581
    @brucemacmillan9581 Před 4 měsíci +3

    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.

    • @Noname-be8yi
      @Noname-be8yi Před 3 měsíci

      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

    • @nunu7353
      @nunu7353 Před měsícem

      @@Noname-be8yiwhy do Eritreans run to Ethiopia is a question I want to ask?

  • @fisch69
    @fisch69 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Good video as always!

  • @whyme3402
    @whyme3402 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great way to learn history of different places you visit. Thank you.

  • @kirostekie7519
    @kirostekie7519 Před 4 měsíci +37

    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

    • @Zelazella1
      @Zelazella1 Před 4 měsíci

      Eritrea one of poorest human rights abusing country on earth

    • @abetabet8746
      @abetabet8746 Před 3 měsíci +4

      It is healthy to face the truth.

    • @user-fw7os4un3f
      @user-fw7os4un3f Před 3 měsíci +1

      How in the hell you expect them to beg if they don’t allow them to do that.😮

    • @user-cm8qh2ns1k
      @user-cm8qh2ns1k Před 2 měsíci

      There is no control! They don’t remove beggars

    • @Dream-bebe
      @Dream-bebe Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you for this in-depth tour of Massawa. Your videos are inspiring. I hope I will visit one day ❤🇪🇷

  • @cajunfid
    @cajunfid Před 4 měsíci +13

    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.

    • @Ironfurnaceroom
      @Ironfurnaceroom Před 3 měsíci +1

      What an incredibly interesting observation! Wow!

    • @cumba3551
      @cumba3551 Před 3 měsíci +1

      what has to do coils with totalltarianism ?

    • @Scythra
      @Scythra Před 3 měsíci

      i don't get it either@@cumba3551

    • @heavent883
      @heavent883 Před 3 měsíci

      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.

  • @chefardude2720
    @chefardude2720 Před 4 měsíci +1

    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 .

  • @danielbrinkman8069
    @danielbrinkman8069 Před 4 měsíci

    one of my favorite you tubers..super interesting thanks for sharing man

  • @michelemcdermott75
    @michelemcdermott75 Před 4 měsíci +39

    I never heard of Eritrea! Fascinating!!! Thank you!

    • @user-fx6ys6yd6m
      @user-fx6ys6yd6m Před 4 měsíci +1

      Eritrea is hell on earth.

    • @mesfinkidan-rg3io
      @mesfinkidan-rg3io Před 4 měsíci +9

      kkkkkkk tell them, They think they are famous in the world.

    • @Animalsandwildlife.7527
      @Animalsandwildlife.7527 Před 4 měsíci +4

      It is on top of Ethiopia

    • @azebhabte5642
      @azebhabte5642 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Really? It’s a new country.

    • @Merhaba543
      @Merhaba543 Před 4 měsíci +23

      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.

  • @miamireese
    @miamireese Před 4 měsíci +6

    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!

    • @rainbow3649
      @rainbow3649 Před 3 měsíci

      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!

  • @G3N3RALSMOK3Qc
    @G3N3RALSMOK3Qc Před 4 měsíci

    Solid video man ! Thank you .

  • @archibaldhaddock3970
    @archibaldhaddock3970 Před 3 měsíci

    Yet another fascinating and informative video, thank you!

  • @MADDcartman
    @MADDcartman Před 4 měsíci +5

    Great video Tommy. Your guide was straight chilling. What a job.

  • @quantadotonium3654
    @quantadotonium3654 Před 4 měsíci +7

    Organic content as usual! Good job Tommy.

  • @norbufamily823
    @norbufamily823 Před 4 měsíci +1

    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.

  • @zhalt123
    @zhalt123 Před 4 měsíci

    I've been binge watching most of your videos over the course of the last few days after seeing your channel recommended on Reddit, and I enjoyed every single one that I saw. Really enjoy your style, and I can't wait to see more! :)

  • @Kaygee79
    @Kaygee79 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Thanks for introducing us to Eritrea!

  • @STP_TV
    @STP_TV Před 4 měsíci +4

    Your last videos are fascinating

  • @Relaxingblog123
    @Relaxingblog123 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank so much and you are so Amazing Tommy I have been watching your videos for a while also this is one of the best videos I’ve ever seen 😂as An Eritrean 🇻🇮🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷 keep the good work as usual bless you ❤❤❤

  • @ConordoDoyle
    @ConordoDoyle Před 3 měsíci

    Tommy love the videos bud wish i had your positivity and fearlessness and u seem to give everyone a chance 👍 🇮🇪

  • @TheOvercomer_s
    @TheOvercomer_s Před 4 měsíci +11

    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. 😭

    • @biniluwyz4981
      @biniluwyz4981 Před 3 měsíci +3

      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.

    • @user-ke8qz3jz2v
      @user-ke8qz3jz2v Před 3 měsíci

      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

    • @townbidnezz206
      @townbidnezz206 Před 3 měsíci +3

      @@biniluwyz4981 this is what happens when your country is sanctioned. Rome wasn’t built in a day. The future is bright for Eritrea 🇪🇷

    • @RahimE.Terek-Raba
      @RahimE.Terek-Raba Před 22 dny

      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.

    • @user-ke8qz3jz2v
      @user-ke8qz3jz2v Před 21 dnem

      @@RahimE.Terek-Raba he called Tigray “the den of thieves” lol his show is about showing the grimey side the poor side

  • @rogel2639
    @rogel2639 Před 4 měsíci +25

    Something you should know about these people is that they are the KINDEST people on the planet not for a second would you be in danger in that town. Regardless of what it looks like anyone could go here.

    • @Just.A.T-Rex
      @Just.A.T-Rex Před 4 měsíci +1

      He knows already

    • @dfaro8453
      @dfaro8453 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Yeah maybe. However the country doesn’t provide any leisure for tourists to visit. I just don’t see it but a plane ticket to go there. Plus being a one state one government is scary to me. Anyway thats my thought.

    • @peacetotheworld1737
      @peacetotheworld1737 Před 4 měsíci

      There is no activity. Everybody under control. That’s why a lot of people taking dangerous ways to escape from the government. Be careful what’s behind the closed doors!

  • @geraldgm1217
    @geraldgm1217 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Awesome video .love it !!!❤❤❤. ..Great Great insights to a most rare country

  • @Skinna-123
    @Skinna-123 Před 3 měsíci

    Love your videos Tommy. Keep them coming 🎉

  • @juniourx2203
    @juniourx2203 Před 4 měsíci +3

    This is unfiltered,very impressive

  • @catty7260
    @catty7260 Před 3 měsíci +5

    I’m from Eritrea and I’m ✝️

  • @Travelistul
    @Travelistul Před 4 měsíci

    Great video as usually Tommy 👍👍👍

  • @Dubsam
    @Dubsam Před 4 měsíci +2

    I was there in 96 not much has changed. Thanks for sharing, hopefully things will change in the future

  • @qwal1984
    @qwal1984 Před 4 měsíci +16

    Loved it! I guess the lady said "gymnasium" to define an Italian-built high school.

    • @tonepoet
      @tonepoet Před 4 měsíci +4

      The Germans call it the same. Probably other countries call it that as well.

    • @Jordan-xg4pn
      @Jordan-xg4pn Před 4 měsíci +5

      Scandinavia too ​@@tonepoet

  • @deanl0
    @deanl0 Před 4 měsíci +14

    Eritrea, didn't change a bit in the last 30 yrs, only the government is more strict
    then ever before, visa were cheap and easy to get and they were still using the Birr Et.
    The people are still as friendly even in this hardship. The future can only be brighter
    They surely deserve it.

    • @dasnaextrab2034
      @dasnaextrab2034 Před 4 měsíci +4

      No the currency of Eritrea is Nakfa .

    • @chefardude2720
      @chefardude2720 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Of course it has changed , unfortunately in a wrong way. It looked much better in the 90s & early 2000s.

    • @Miniaturejelly24
      @Miniaturejelly24 Před 3 měsíci +2

      We used Nakfa

    • @Noname-be8yi
      @Noname-be8yi Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@habtuaraya9726 well if you enjoying slavery thats cool ... you been saying that for 30 years and still having hope for bright future while the millitary ruling .. good luck with that

  • @IPangkhor
    @IPangkhor Před 4 měsíci +2

    The only problem I have with Tommy’s videos is that they are not 2-3 hours long. Banger after banger 🙌🏼

  • @user-yb7uj1wm8l
    @user-yb7uj1wm8l Před 4 měsíci

    Love all your videos. Keep it up

  • @arontung
    @arontung Před 4 měsíci +7

    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 😄.

  • @cholio96
    @cholio96 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Keep them coming Tommy, best content on CZcams!

  • @WediDebas
    @WediDebas Před 4 měsíci +2

    Tommy
    Thank you very much indeed for your obvious and concise information of Eritrea.

  • @MatrixDeception722
    @MatrixDeception722 Před 4 měsíci

    Excellent video Tommy

  • @richcleme2798
    @richcleme2798 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Sabbatical dropped, let's gooo

  • @user-gb4rd2hb4q
    @user-gb4rd2hb4q Před 4 měsíci +22

    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.

    • @user-ux6lp3hh8i
      @user-ux6lp3hh8i Před 4 měsíci +5

      Men kibil shimki or men eyou shemki

    • @peacelove6150
      @peacelove6150 Před 4 měsíci +6

      The war was 30 years ago but, it looks like a war zone a month ago 😭😭😭

    • @Eripeace5221
      @Eripeace5221 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Men shimka/shimki

    • @HabeshaKitchenForYou
      @HabeshaKitchenForYou Před 4 měsíci +2

      Thank you. Shemki meme eyu for the women or girls. Shemka meme eyu for boys or Men

    • @biniluwyz4981
      @biniluwyz4981 Před 3 měsíci +1

      almost there, be Kana channel bzu sew amarigna lemdwal, I left Massawa 2019 yane hitsanochu bdemb ynageru neber.

  • @zaka668
    @zaka668 Před 4 měsíci

    Very good and imformative podcast, love it👍

  • @HappyToursAfrica
    @HappyToursAfrica Před 4 měsíci +3

    Happy Tours Africa is following you from UGANDA 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬 Enjoy Eritrea

  • @donaldmac3736
    @donaldmac3736 Před 4 měsíci +3

    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

  • @sisselhansen3915
    @sisselhansen3915 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Beautiful video!

  • @BalBadwal
    @BalBadwal Před 4 měsíci

    Great Content Bro Respect

  • @costin7883
    @costin7883 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Thanks for the vlogs.
    Some like that dont see every day. More like that.

  • @Eritrology
    @Eritrology Před 4 měsíci +19

    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.

    • @TomVegas763
      @TomVegas763 Před 4 měsíci

      😂😂

    • @eritreanamazon9877
      @eritreanamazon9877 Před 3 měsíci

      @@TomVegas763😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @rahelgoitom6686
      @rahelgoitom6686 Před 3 měsíci

      Ma blood ❤

    • @nunu7353
      @nunu7353 Před měsícem

      Who would want to live there? I’m an Ethiopian and you couldn’t pay me to pay a visit there

    • @Eritrology
      @Eritrology Před měsícem

      @@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🇪🇷."

  • @Petepapas
    @Petepapas Před 4 měsíci

    Great video as usual.

  • @mariehaugland9996
    @mariehaugland9996 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the tour 🙏🇧🇻

  • @Alexander-rr6yn
    @Alexander-rr6yn Před 4 měsíci +8

    As Italian I felt deeply emotional watching this. Part of my family was stationed in Eritrea in the 1930s and seeing old photos of them with paved streets, cinemas and perfectly kept buildings makes me think that if we were still there maybe things would be better economically and without wars. Colonialism is bad but Italians always had a soft spot for Eritrea and Eritreans who loyally fought with us till the end. I hope to come and visit soon. Viva l’Eritrea e viva l’Italia 2 popoli fratelli 🇮🇹🤝🇪🇷

    • @jhonywalker1168
      @jhonywalker1168 Před 4 měsíci +1

      thanks to Italy Eritrea is still suffering until today.

    • @Alexander-rr6yn
      @Alexander-rr6yn Před 4 měsíci +4

      @@jhonywalker1168 Not true and you know it.

    • @heruy8274
      @heruy8274 Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@Alexander-rr6yn Italy was a oppressive and exploitative colonial power. But i would not attribute Eritrea's troubles to Italian colonialism. Well, Eritrea should never have existed so Italy can be blamed for Eritrea's creation since the Italian-imposed colonial borders separated Habasa people into two states.

    • @joneyohanis-ee9ph
      @joneyohanis-ee9ph Před 4 měsíci

      Italian don't dream

    • @Black-lioness
      @Black-lioness Před 4 měsíci

      Marriage of convenience

  • @mikey_atman
    @mikey_atman Před 4 měsíci +9

    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. 🕺🐶

  • @amankumar-zx1eo
    @amankumar-zx1eo Před 4 měsíci

    One of the best CZcams channel ❤❤

  • @robertgates9434
    @robertgates9434 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank you Tommy for showing me a part of the world I would never see otherwise. Thank you Sir !!!!

  • @Del_116
    @Del_116 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I used to work with a
    Eritrean older lady she is probably one of the nicest people I know .