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  • čas přidán 28. 07. 2022
  • Sometimes, you just never know what to expect in Africa. I was in the far north of Morocco, on a very unusual border -- a border with Spain, not in Europe, but on the African continent. This was the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, which borders the Moroccan town of Fnidiq on the other side. What a strange situation, I thought. Your first thought might be, hey why does Spain still have colonies there? But the truth is a bit more complicated -- Ceuta is considered as Spanish as any other part of Spain.
    ...which is only a problem when you consider some controversial outfits they wear for Christian ceremonies and festivals. What was life like on the border? Let's go and find out!
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  • @SabbaticalTommy
    @SabbaticalTommy  Před rokem +331

    It's been an interesting ride through the northwestern tip of Africa. This turned out to be my last video from Morocco, as I had to cut the trip a bit short and go elsewhere. Great country though. I'll definitely be back someday to explore the (Western?) Sahara, I didn't even get a selfie with a camel yet.
    I'll probably be back in a few weeks from somewhere new. Enjoy your summer, wherever you may be. Hope the moonshine is good there.

    • @gdrathore1105
      @gdrathore1105 Před rokem +5

      Love from Lahore Pakistan ❤❤❤

    • @ashhempsall9803
      @ashhempsall9803 Před rokem +2

      Bon voyage intrepid dude! 🤠✨

    • @jadebell8790
      @jadebell8790 Před rokem +5

      Great content .. I feel like I’ve been to Spain now .. Totally enjoy your travels Tommy .. Be safe, see much and keep enjoying every step you take on your awesome travels and thank you for including us.. 👣 👣

    • @notsogreen
      @notsogreen Před rokem

      So this isn't "now". Where are you at the moment? Just say it's none of my business. Maybe you just stepped out of your room in Africa somewhere, and a bit "busy". Hope I didn't disturb you

    • @marcelkh3211
      @marcelkh3211 Před rokem +5

      He was not happy beacuse you aksed him to go with you to the border.

  • @toofiktional3596
    @toofiktional3596 Před rokem +674

    The guy at the beginning freaked out as he thought you were asking him on how to illegally cross the border which would get him in serious trouble with the authorities as a couple weeks ago a very large group of subsaharian immigrants tried to cross by force which resulted in chaos all over the place..

    • @damskee4
      @damskee4 Před rokem +58

      Thank you for letting us know! I was wondering

    • @aarondun8981
      @aarondun8981 Před rokem +46

      yeah it resulted in a huge massacre..

    • @toofiktional3596
      @toofiktional3596 Před rokem +77

      @@aarondun8981too sad is the fact that in 2022 we still witness people fleeing their homeland leave their families and go thousands of miles away risk their lives to be able to provide vital things such as food education and other minimal necessities of a decent living

    • @fun-dg8kp
      @fun-dg8kp Před rokem +5

      Kayna kayna

    • @Ccoleworld3
      @Ccoleworld3 Před rokem +23

      why would the guy think that when he knew tommy had an American passport?...

  • @selcukcilek555
    @selcukcilek555 Před rokem +383

    To be honest. THIS is one of the best if not THE BEST travel channel created by an individual. Tommy never disappoints. Some like these motorcycling gals and boys on CZcams but if it comes to sociological, historical issues and international contacts , Sabbatical just is unbeatable. Well done and thank you Tommy.

    • @bellissimajis678
      @bellissimajis678 Před rokem +5

      I agree ، and Tommy is very smart funny guy

    • @pallmall7385
      @pallmall7385 Před rokem +3

      Hell yeah.

    • @w.vanderkraan1827
      @w.vanderkraan1827 Před rokem +8

      I agree. Bald and Harald are the two other ones.

    • @pogledajovo9062
      @pogledajovo9062 Před rokem

      Justin East Europe is also good if you like ineractions with locals

    • @selcukcilek555
      @selcukcilek555 Před rokem +15

      @@w.vanderkraan1827 What makes Sabbatical better than the ones you have mentioned is the fact that Tommy is a polyglot. Others don't speak multi languages. And have you realized how long they film themselves? Each of them? Bald and Harald are more flashy and do the random CZcams sytle, whereas Tommy always keeps the camera at a angle and is less to be seen throughout the video. Not saying mentioned are "bad" but their sytle is too common. Wishing Tommy the subscribers they have.

  • @thomas-marx
    @thomas-marx Před rokem +101

    The chances of me traveling internationally grow less and less. I can not thank you enough for providing me the experience I would have hoped for if I traveled. Thank you so much Tommy! It makes me feel alive and real and connected to the world! Blessings.

  • @Tsuchinoko
    @Tsuchinoko Před rokem +57

    You know for a fact Sabbatical is a polyglot when he can switch from argentinian spanish to european spanish. Love your content man, hope you come back to Argentina soon!

    • @asgarihanif
      @asgarihanif Před 6 měsíci +1

      Argentine spanish and peninsular/castillian spanish are VERY similar, and are understandable by eachother.

  • @abdullahiamir6789
    @abdullahiamir6789 Před rokem +26

    Your Travel Vlogs seem the most natural and I like that. No super crazy production and editing, no fancy budgets etc. I feel like the views and interactions I see through your lens are the same I would see had I travelled there! Keep them coming!

    • @stellarray8596
      @stellarray8596 Před rokem +1

      Perfectly stated. And no obnoxious CZcams music at any point. No planned or overblown dialogue either. No efforts to do it like any others. It's refreshing.

    • @chrisbennett6260
      @chrisbennett6260 Před 5 měsíci

      @@stellarray8596 yes

  • @robinthomas4416
    @robinthomas4416 Před rokem +26

    Tommy, once again you have nailed it! This is a great video. You have once again shown us what most of us will never see, but some of us may travel to simply because of the videos that you have shown us. Great job as usual. Just more please.

  • @airedale5340
    @airedale5340 Před rokem +41

    The statue is nothing to do with KKK lol. Its related to Semana Santa. Its a cultural spanish tradition

    • @haroldgodwinson7241
      @haroldgodwinson7241 Před rokem

      Yeah it annoys me when idiots try bringing their destructive bullshit to other countries.

    • @jorgepalacio6910
      @jorgepalacio6910 Před rokem +7

      Yeah kinda annoying he just skipped explaining that.

    • @suzz1776
      @suzz1776 Před rokem +4

      OK good. I was gonna comment that but I looked first in the comments. Glad u mentioned that. Everybody always screams racism when 99.9% of the time it is not, they r just misinformed

    • @Jerahmeelli415
      @Jerahmeelli415 Před rokem

      Well they both were inquisitors. Kkk is just a modern Anglo version. Learn about the inquisition

    • @airedale5340
      @airedale5340 Před rokem +9

      @@Jerahmeelli415 I know about inquisition. Im a History teacher and the statue is nothing to do with inquisition either. I can not understand why you think spanish people could have statues of inquisitors or something like that 😂.

  • @wilzwalkabout
    @wilzwalkabout Před rokem +35

    the more you travel, the more I realize how little I know about our world. 68 and still learning. Heading to Arkansas, tomorrow, but at least I am going somewhere besides FL to make vids. Safe and continued travels.

  • @perro7183
    @perro7183 Před rokem +10

    Excellent video, always enjoy the mixture of history, travel, interviewing of locals, sense of humor and that you have enough confidence to eat at restaurants alone. I have to work on that last part when traveling

  • @delaandpatricethedogbatsef2089

    I love your videos. They are so informative and raw. You are so brave to walk around amongst the locals, wherever you go and you don’t shy away from the ghettos. In fact you seek them out for the real cultural experience. I appreciate it and you have actually taught me a lot. I pray continued protection over your life and your travels

  • @youtubearsivi9223
    @youtubearsivi9223 Před rokem +14

    I wish you become full time youtuber without loosing organic original contents of yours. Only your stuff relaxes me and since I can't travel, your shots are great and satisfying as if I have been there.

  • @johanventer1478
    @johanventer1478 Před rokem +5

    This is one of the more fascinating vids in a long time. I certainly learned something new today. Keep going an keep safe!

  • @moeskeetz5473
    @moeskeetz5473 Před rokem +9

    Excellent video as always! I love the videos where you show the nightlife of whatever Country you’re in. I like to see how other cultures party and have a good time. I also like that you research the places go to and provide historical knowledge about the place. 😎

  • @marcorenteria6686
    @marcorenteria6686 Před rokem +3

    Wow, one of my favorite blogs to date. Like always thanks for sharing your journeys!

  • @auntbetty92
    @auntbetty92 Před rokem +8

    legit one of my fave travel channels and i watch most of them, just something about Tommy and how he gets proper in with the people of the poorest area's and makes friends with all of them. Its amazing to see how they live in the slums and are happier than 90% of city dwellers and are increadibly friendly. Absolutely love the content bro.

  • @AdventureElliot
    @AdventureElliot Před rokem +38

    Good ole Nazarenes and Semana Santa.. An American would definitely mistake it fir the KKk, but it’s not. Isn’t it fascinating the drastic cultural and political change in Ceuta? So close, yet so different.

    • @oddballsok
      @oddballsok Před rokem

      same with black pete celebrations across europe...nothing malicious about that..but only yanks complain that it is racist because it shld depict slaves...that shit comes over from UN New York...

    • @AndAndmed
      @AndAndmed Před rokem +5

      Yes, all Americans confuse this priest endowments with the kkk.
      The pointy cone hut is called capirote.

    • @TheMartinFamily2000
      @TheMartinFamily2000 Před rokem

      so it's not racist agenst black people?

    • @nc0849
      @nc0849 Před rokem

      @@TheMartinFamily2000 I can't believe you're ignorant enough to ask a question like that. They costumes are called nazarenos. The 500 year tradition has nothing whatsoever to do about black people and is related to Easter tradition during an era when muslims ruled Spain through occupation and oppression (and slaughtered millions of them while capturing even more into slavery). They hid their identities with costumes as it was illegal and punishable by death to celebrate anything but Islam under the Moorish occupation. Later in history when the Spaniards drove out the Moors the coned hat came to represent a form of punishment and public humiliation representing a wrong deed done, and the color of the hat indicated the deed.

    • @eerkes
      @eerkes Před rokem +10

      @@TheMartinFamily2000 The clothing dates from the 1300s, 500 years before the kkk. It is used in religious ceremonies during the Easter season.

  • @quantadotonium3654
    @quantadotonium3654 Před rokem +6

    Tommy, as always, your contents are full of substances. Keep exploring and inspiring the earthlings.

  • @Little_scorpion-iz1xk
    @Little_scorpion-iz1xk Před rokem +3

    Absolutely ❤️ your posts and vibes ! Off the beaten track, fantastic! Keep it up and stay safe! 💙

  • @ToxicMoonshine67
    @ToxicMoonshine67 Před rokem +1

    The one channel on CZcams I have all notifications turned on for I look forward to all your videos tommy! The best independent travel channel on all of CZcams and better than network television travel shows!! Safe travels if you ever need a travel amigo I’m down!

  • @sergbar1066
    @sergbar1066 Před rokem +4

    every video is full of content on people and specificity of nations and tribes,Tom's language ability is awsom

  • @Eagle-
    @Eagle- Před rokem +9

    Keep the amazing content coming! 🙏

  • @navigator902
    @navigator902 Před rokem +4

    I think I love the best are your local historical synapsis of the area we are walking, you do this so well, sometimes makes me feel like a student of a sophist teacher, as we wonder and learn.

  • @m.goodengumman3941
    @m.goodengumman3941 Před rokem +6

    Your vlogs are educational, interesting and original. Keep inspiring us, vamos. Happy travelling 🙏👍🌏

  • @c.r.harris
    @c.r.harris Před rokem +28

    Wow, so very fascinating !! Thank you --as always, Sabbatical, for including glimpses of the geo-political impact upon languages, cultures & borders. The Map's close-up view of Ceuta & Fnidiq was excellent ! Thank you. Please, stay healthy & safe. Glad to see the return of the NY-themed baseball cap, lol, lol

    • @darkskindrake1314
      @darkskindrake1314 Před rokem

      I prefer the Braves 👍🏾czcams.com/video/YHVkrz4rG0Y/video.html

  • @V2k2010
    @V2k2010 Před rokem +10

    Always like your videos! You do real well no matter what country you are in pointing out different things than almost anybody would want to know about these places that you visit. I would say that you don’t know how lucky you are to be able to travel like this but I think I would be mistaken!

  • @JustinVenture-
    @JustinVenture- Před rokem +3

    Tommy, you're the best travel vlogger I've ever seen and my favorite CZcamsr. Thank you for everything you do. You're awesome, man! Much love from Kentucky.

  • @harrystokes1412
    @harrystokes1412 Před rokem +4

    I enjoy your style of explaining the history of places you go. I haven't spoken Spanish in years, but understood it and some of the Morocco Arabic, cool

  • @swinderby
    @swinderby Před rokem +6

    Fascinating! I've known about this place but never imagined it being a big Spanish town. Nobody else has done a blog from here that I know of.

  • @alfredomunoz8361
    @alfredomunoz8361 Před rokem +4

    Tommys super talented. I can't wait to see more of Africa through the lens of Tommy.

  • @wallywombat164
    @wallywombat164 Před rokem

    Keep going mate, i'll follow wherever you lead. Thanks for another great adventure mate.

  • @lovettedeleon4082
    @lovettedeleon4082 Před rokem

    It was nice seeing all your wonderful videos keep showing us more.

  • @Frenchie_on_the_go
    @Frenchie_on_the_go Před rokem +9

    Bonjour mon ami this is Abdul from Algeria living in the US just for a clarification the old gentlemen that you came across you asked him that you might go to Ceuta later based on what you told him if i am not wrong the old men thought that you asked him to go with you to Ceuta. That`s why perhaps he said no no good bye. he didnt wanted to go with you thats why than he walked away. it has nothing to do by the old men for being impolite to you or anything. Big hello to you and to all my Moroccan freinds and family in Morocco. When are you coming to Algeria ?

  • @LMW87MMA
    @LMW87MMA Před rokem +30

    I'd recommend reading about the history of the French tacos, very interesting history and now one of the most popular foods in France

    • @meeyamabio4040
      @meeyamabio4040 Před rokem +4

      That was invented by 2 Moroccans in french savoy

    • @LMW87MMA
      @LMW87MMA Před rokem +1

      @@meeyamabio4040 Fair enough, I'm just saying, if you want to read about the history, the best term to Google would be "french tacos". There's a great article in the New Yorker about it where I learned about the food & its history.

    • @meeyamabio4040
      @meeyamabio4040 Před rokem

      @@LMW87MMA I love tacos too I think it's a great one it's crispy crunchy and super yummy

    • @TheMusicalKnokcers
      @TheMusicalKnokcers Před rokem

      @@meeyamabio4040 ça viens de vaux en velin pas de savoie. Et de toute manière même si c'était de Grenoble ce serait pas non plus la savoie mais l'Isère

    • @meeyamabio4040
      @meeyamabio4040 Před rokem +1

      @@TheMusicalKnokcers Vous avez raison.

  • @fafaOTR
    @fafaOTR Před rokem

    Always the best! Thank you for the nice tour!

  • @CasaFuenteOrange
    @CasaFuenteOrange Před rokem +1

    Love the content lately ❤️

  • @funnyv6048
    @funnyv6048 Před rokem +15

    Hey Sabbatical, big fan here from Morocco, actually about the thing you ate it's more of a "french" tacos, not to be associated with the original Mexican Taco as you may have realized, but it's way more filling
    Anywhere you in France, Morocco & Algeria when you read the word tacos expect it to be of the French variation.

    • @SabbaticalTommy
      @SabbaticalTommy  Před rokem +10

      That must be kinda annoying for Mexicans in France

    • @quiricomazarin476
      @quiricomazarin476 Před rokem +5

      @@SabbaticalTommy the statue was a devout catholic member...as the costumes are worn for penance & during lent ......which goes back to the Holy Inquisition as people then wore them as punishments for sinning.

  • @jroar123
    @jroar123 Před rokem +8

    I lived in Kenitra for 2 years and it was the most friendly place. A complete stranger passing you while walking might invite you over for dinner. In return you would do the same. Family is very important in Morocco. I loved the place. Now I am back in Houston, TX. I barely know our neighbors.

    • @MrNanah38
      @MrNanah38 Před rokem

      Welcome to America 🇺🇸

    • @swisschalet1658
      @swisschalet1658 Před rokem

      Then go introduce yourself to them. We know our neighbors…and we live in an area where people are very spread out. Get up off your duff and go shake their hand…do expect them to come to you?

  • @cjc2
    @cjc2 Před rokem

    Fascinating place. Great video as always.

  • @MrGigihp
    @MrGigihp Před rokem +1

    The only vlogger I'll let let ads play through. Well done again

  • @etruscancivilization
    @etruscancivilization Před rokem +31

    This border crossing from Fnidiq, Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in a way reminds me of USA border crossing from San Ysidro, Calif. (San Diego County) into Tijuana, Baja-Mexico which I would cross an average of every two weeks on Saturday weekends for more than 15 yrs straight to party with the Mexican Senoritas at "Adelitas", "Las Chavelas" bar/clubs. Even though there was only a 10-15 minute walk across the bordering two countries, I could almost "IMMEDIATELY" see the vast difference between the two sides of the bordering cities. Same as Ceuta has at least 50% Moroccan residents on the Spanish side, it was well know that at least 70% of the residents on the American side in San Ysidro were Mexican and other Hispanic people. It was always nice living in southern California while being educated and having a nice salaried career job which allowed me to drive to a different country where my money went further, and could return back to my parked car on the USA side within approximately 10 hours and drive back home in a little less than 2 hours early Sunday morning and sleep until 2 PM when I would wake up to exercise and do my weekly laundry to start my Monday work week..😊😊

    • @Roestradd
      @Roestradd Před rokem +2

      You're having the best of two worlds my man. Live it up while you can.👍🏿

    • @unregisturd
      @unregisturd Před rokem

      Is that the area that the "San Diego Trolley" covers?

    • @etruscancivilization
      @etruscancivilization Před rokem +1

      @@unregisturd You are correct, that area does have the the red "San Diego Trolley" for people who live within that area. However, I was living in Long Beach which was a 2 hour drive thru Orange County, then Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, La Jolla, downtown San Diego, and on to San Ysidro. But it was well worth the scenic drive with a stop at Carl's Jr restaurant for a snack before walking across to Revolution Blvd, and farther to the Red Zone to visit the world famous "Adelitas Bar", Las Chavelas, Chicago Club, Hong Kong Bar, Hawaiian Bar, and observe the HUNDREDS of beautiful Senoritas (Damas) all standing up against walls of different buildings while trying to catch a TRICK..🤣😂

  • @Joserriffic
    @Joserriffic Před rokem +29

    There's so many travel channels. Sabbatical gets most of my viewing time and it's awesome to see his channel growing. Worthy of his own tv show imo. Keep it up amigo!

    • @yololoyo3376
      @yololoyo3376 Před rokem

      dont let TV ruin him pls, cant go anywhere with a camerateam :O

  • @ferchu2969
    @ferchu2969 Před rokem +1

    tu eres el mejor youtuber que existe, gracias por ensenarnos el mundo de una manera distinta y. mas honesta

  • @alanferrer6030
    @alanferrer6030 Před rokem

    You are incredible!! Thanks for the video 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @andybaker2456
    @andybaker2456 Před rokem +6

    Moroccan tacos may share the same name as a Mexican snack, but they're completely different! Apparently they were invented by Moroccan expats in France, and soon became popular in their homeland too. I love 'em!

  • @SantomPh
    @SantomPh Před rokem +22

    Speaking Darija is impressive for someone who isn't from there.
    Residents who work in the Spanish enclaves have long term work permits, so they have visas. Locals can also enter for emergency reasons such as medical or natural emergencies.
    Previously the locals only needed their passports, but there was a bit too much one sided traffic

  • @bikocyko
    @bikocyko Před rokem

    This is awesome man, love ur style. It's nice to check out Morocco from my couch. Love the history bits too

  • @ri20305
    @ri20305 Před rokem +2

    Africa & Europe never separated ! Very educative youtubing !

  • @TinyBubbleExtreme
    @TinyBubbleExtreme Před rokem +38

    this man doesnt travel the world, he experiences it

  • @Kenny-gg9me
    @Kenny-gg9me Před rokem +8

    Hi Tommy...I really love your videos,,,I'm from Kenya Nairobi, and I cant wait for you to visit Sao Tome & Precipe. They are really beautiful African Islands

  • @BG.Defender
    @BG.Defender Před rokem

    It was a very interesting video for me. Thank you for the content 👍👌

  • @elikorn7418
    @elikorn7418 Před rokem

    Interesting video comparing the two sides and seeing tbe crossover from Morocco to Ceuta. Have a great day ☀️

  • @6rawler6a6y
    @6rawler6a6y Před rokem +19

    10:35 those are called french tacos, created by a Moroccan & his fellow algerian in france in 2007, they created a franchise called O'tacos, and it became very popular in Morocco too
    This one we call one piece a "Tacos" unlike the Mexican one wich is called a "Taco" for one piece

  • @ItsThePurge
    @ItsThePurge Před rokem +6

    Absolutely love the videos, Tommy. What made you take the jump to start traveling/doing CZcams? Feeling stuck in my career and life in general and would love to know. Thank you!!

  • @antz8810
    @antz8810 Před rokem +2

    Amazing review thanks

  • @williamgamelisenaya793
    @williamgamelisenaya793 Před rokem +1

    Tommy ma man,your language skills is just remarkable.
    Kudos my friend.
    Big up
    Watching from Sydney

  • @mikey_atman
    @mikey_atman Před rokem +3

    I appreciate that you take me places I haven't even thought of. ✌️

  • @markireland7541
    @markireland7541 Před rokem +2

    Most normal person on the CZcams this man been watching them a long time now and never changes his personality

  • @TheDisillusionist
    @TheDisillusionist Před rokem

    Thanks for the interesting video... never thought I would see this tonight!

  • @theevanpyle
    @theevanpyle Před rokem

    Thanks for this video! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @dannythbanned3676
    @dannythbanned3676 Před rokem +20

    18:00 This is the robe of a Nazareno
    Clare West, the costume director for the film The Birth of a Nation by D. W. Griffith, witnessed Holy Week in Andalusia, and it was the Nazareno clothing that inspired her to design the clothing of the Ku Klux Klan and that this would serve as a inspiration for the new clothing design when this organization resurfaced again

    • @sectorsweep14
      @sectorsweep14 Před rokem +10

      That's funny. She was inspired by a Catholic ceremony to design the outfit for what would become a strongly anti-Catholic organization.

    • @rhuttrho88
      @rhuttrho88 Před rokem +3

      @@sectorsweep14 "Inspiration". Umm idea thief.. 🤔 Same thing in her case!😁

    • @darkskindrake1314
      @darkskindrake1314 Před rokem

      Interesting 🤔czcams.com/video/YHVkrz4rG0Y/video.html

    • @aja1108
      @aja1108 Před rokem

      She clearly didn't see who was under the robes as they were moors and others. The KKK aren't bright enough to look into the history behind thier own garb.

    • @glowpopupcommentary9183
      @glowpopupcommentary9183 Před rokem

      ☝️UM UM..IN THE NAME OF MY MIGHTY !!!
      SAVIOR LORD JESUS CHRIST 🌟🌟🌟
      THAT WHY THE KKK👹 IS DONE 😳GONE 👋BYE!!!
      GOD🌟 ALMIGHTY GOT RID OF IT. AMEN💫

  • @arriva1256
    @arriva1256 Před rokem +14

    I also travelled from Morroco to Spain. The difference is stark. I love that going between the worlds theme and contrasting things

  • @HunterFamily98
    @HunterFamily98 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the brief introduction to Ceuta. Never heard of it before.

  • @philiproberson2030
    @philiproberson2030 Před rokem +1

    Great video Tommy

  • @mimsandsis8979
    @mimsandsis8979 Před rokem +4

    You need to go to Al-Hoceima,
    i been there and i was shoked about the beauty that the city have.

  • @gregmock6808
    @gregmock6808 Před rokem +9

    Thanks for the exposure to this part of Africa...I learned something I sure didn't know about Morocco and Spain.

    • @robban5545
      @robban5545 Před rokem +7

      Ceuta was reconquered in 1415, this town was Kingdom Visigotic of Spain, until the year 709

    • @ColonelFluffles
      @ColonelFluffles Před rokem +4

      @@robban5545 Even back than the inhabitants were roman Africans and Roman Iberians. Both ancestors of the people that currently live in northern Morocco. The only true historical heritage Castillian spain has is from the time it conquered the region, not before that.
      Castillian spain has no affiliation with the Visigoths who lived in the south of Iberia or in cueta and melilla, because the Castillians expelled the original inhabitants of these regions (the Andalusians) who actually descended from those original southern Visigoths and fled to north-Morocco.
      So, bringing up the Visigothic occupation doesn't make Spain's occupation any more legitimate than that it makes the Moroccan occupation.

    • @robban5545
      @robban5545 Před rokem

      @@ColonelFluffles Castile was formed by Christians fleeing from the area invaded by Muslims, Christian populations from the North and Christian immigrants from Northern Europe.

    • @robban5545
      @robban5545 Před rokem

      @@ColonelFluffles Castile was formed by Christians fleeing from the area invaded by Muslims, Christian populations from the North Spain and Christian immigrants from Northern Europe.

    • @ColonelFluffles
      @ColonelFluffles Před rokem +5

      @@robban5545 The Christians who lived in al-Andalus were often treated like the Muslims and Jews, because they kept their Andalusian (Arabo-Andalusian) culture and spoke Arabic together with Mozarabic.
      To me the political reign of Spain over Cueta is not a big deal. Spain has indeed been ruling it for like 500 years. But, someone from Northern-Morocco has way more connection, integrity and heritage in that land than someone from mainland Spain. So, you'll have to accept the Maghrebi presence there as a fact of life.

  • @danielmcmillian4282
    @danielmcmillian4282 Před rokem +1

    So very good 😊 and interesting. Awesome 👍 job Tommy.

  • @IPangkhor
    @IPangkhor Před rokem

    I did not know any if this stuff! Amazing Tom 🙌🏼

  • @LynnaeaEmber
    @LynnaeaEmber Před rokem +44

    Tommy, you show us places no other tourist video has ever filmed. I look forward to your vlogs so I can enjoy traveling with you and meeting real people. Thanks for all that you do.

  • @robertellis1281
    @robertellis1281 Před rokem +7

    I was born in america joined the service and got to see alot of the world and all over europe and morocco and tunisia , japan, okinawa, korea , Philippines etc and after traveling alot of europe my favorite place was Spain until I went to Alaska

    • @ComeBackKid1
      @ComeBackKid1 Před rokem

      I didn't realize north and South America had the same military.

    • @Sonicboom238
      @Sonicboom238 Před rokem

      did you have any crazy experiences?

  • @dabdaddyjosh
    @dabdaddyjosh Před rokem

    Thanks for bringing us along

  • @CasaFuenteOrange
    @CasaFuenteOrange Před rokem

    Tommy! With another great video

  • @mstallion98
    @mstallion98 Před rokem +9

    I like you never realized there was part of Spain in Africa. Many years ago I signed up for a day tour of the city of Ceuta. I thought the ferry left from Cadiz but looking at a map it may of been a different place. It was an interesting trip that I don’t remember much of except pics.

    • @annukimuni3389
      @annukimuni3389 Před rokem

      Spain is a colonial state, and those territories it colonized will one day return to their owners.

    • @thebusinessstrategistbw816
      @thebusinessstrategistbw816 Před rokem +1

      I'm African. Even I don't even know this

  • @gideonriungu7785
    @gideonriungu7785 Před rokem +17

    When are you coming back to Kenya?....A Reunion with Everybody Knows Masdin would be 💥💥💥

    • @benjaminsmith2287
      @benjaminsmith2287 Před rokem

      I'd also like to see a reunion with Jelly.

    • @OrtizJasembo
      @OrtizJasembo Před rokem

      🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪..that guy from Mombasa is a real hustler.

  • @samuelpreciado1336
    @samuelpreciado1336 Před rokem

    Learned a lot! Thanks!

  • @fairalways
    @fairalways Před rokem

    Great job, Tommy! Onward!

  • @naufel3384
    @naufel3384 Před rokem +5

    I've been watching your videos for years and the last thing I expected is to see a vlog about Ceuta, my city.

  • @wasonworld
    @wasonworld Před rokem +14

    Yes Tommy, what a interesting video, I love it when people are shocked to see a American speaking Arabic like a boss, you are a true talent. We are British people living in Turkey , but for a Muslim country they like to drink here - except for at weddings , though people go to their vehicles for their stash. Take care from your fans at Wason World , representing Turkey

    • @LoudUpstairsNeighbor
      @LoudUpstairsNeighbor Před rokem

      Why not at weddings?

    • @wasonworld
      @wasonworld Před rokem +2

      @@LoudUpstairsNeighbor I thınk ıt just comes down to money - I know ın the UK some weddıng receptıons have bars and others have bottles on the table - but here ıts that added expense - and also ıt ıs down to the parents who host the weddıng

    • @lucianboar3489
      @lucianboar3489 Před rokem

      @@wasonworld or they feel they should act more traditional at a wedding?

  • @cliphero333
    @cliphero333 Před rokem

    I was reading about Ceuta and Melilla a week ago and then I see you're there, how weird, greetings from Tijuana amigo, you put out some of the best videos on CZcams, I been following your channel for a while now. Good luck be safe always.

  • @chantemarcelle
    @chantemarcelle Před rokem +1

    So interesting! Hopefully we’ll see you in Cape Town, South Africa some time soon Sabbatical🇿🇦

    • @praguetruebelievers9832
      @praguetruebelievers9832 Před rokem

      Yea, looking forward to your Afrikaans might be a little easier than the Dutch you picked up in Surinam.

  • @Kaygee79
    @Kaygee79 Před rokem +40

    Lol, as a Canadian, I must say we do love adventure! Not surprised that there are a lot of Canadian tourists over there! An interesting trip and easy access to Spain for you! :D

    • @TheSchiffReport
      @TheSchiffReport Před rokem +5

      I have met many Canadians snow birding in Morocco...and this is not new it was happening since the 70s whet the first direct flight between the two countries started to operate

    • @coupleofbeers31
      @coupleofbeers31 Před rokem +7

      This is weird but I find that Americans don't travel anywhere near as much as Canadians. I think it's because Canadians are more open to other cultures and ways of life whereas Americans are more conservative and insular. Americans mainly travel only within the US. If Americans travel abroad it's usually only Mexico. I traveled to the Caribbean a few years back and I would see so many people with North American accents and they were all Canadian. Also in Peru the tourists are all European or Canadian and very few from the US. Cheers.

    • @Kaygee79
      @Kaygee79 Před rokem +1

      @@coupleofbeers31 as a Canadian who has grown up in Toronto I have been surrounded by friends of various cultures and it is very normal for me and I would assume for other Canadians to want to explore and learn more about other cultures. It was encouraged in school with various cultural days and builds more curiosity to learn more about a culture you may know less about. When you actually visit those places you understand them even more. Also I would say that when you're used to being surrounded by many different cultures there is also a feeling of comfort even when you travel to another culture, you don't feel strange or out of place because you've already seen everyone so it's all normal to many of us. That is my perspective as a Canadian so the world to me is just an extension of Canada, so I still feel like this is all still my bigger home to explore and learn more about!

    • @coupleofbeers31
      @coupleofbeers31 Před rokem +1

      @@Kaygee79 That's great. We should have that ideology here in the US but we don't. Most people, anyways. Most people here don't want to go outside of their neighborhoods or clique of friends. Not everyone, of course. I find that people in the larger uban areas are more open-minded. However in small town and rural and even suburban America the people have little to no interest in traveling the World.

    • @coupleofbeers31
      @coupleofbeers31 Před rokem +2

      @@Kaygee79 I know it's ironic I am saying this being that the creator of the video is American but judging by his accent I think he's from NYC. In NYC the people tend to be more open to traveling and learning about other cultures. Not so much in like Nebraska or Idaho, LOL.

  • @ee6lpzfzj023
    @ee6lpzfzj023 Před rokem +10

    You told the man "you are going to Ceuta later?" not that I'm going to Ceuta later. Not sure why that triggered him a bit though. Maybe he also thought that you want help crossing illegally and he wanted nothing to do with you.

  • @lincolndomingo1682
    @lincolndomingo1682 Před rokem +2

    Excellent video..Beautiful places beautiful people.

  • @selwin2509
    @selwin2509 Před rokem

    I really admire and appreciate your videos you are a brave man

  • @mohamedmekdad7712
    @mohamedmekdad7712 Před rokem +10

    02:46 he thought you were asking him to go with you😂

    • @SabbaticalTommy
      @SabbaticalTommy  Před rokem +13

      Yeah, after rewatching this I realized I accidentally said "I will go" (nta) in Swahili...which coincidentally is the word for "you" in Arabic.
      The problems I have

    • @mohamedmekdad7712
      @mohamedmekdad7712 Před rokem +1

      ​@@SabbaticalTommy i see, if you have any questions about the country or the language i will be happy to answer them

    • @s0ne01
      @s0ne01 Před rokem +1

      @@SabbaticalTommy 😂. Who'd ever think knowing multiple languages would bring any problems.

  • @Thomas-eu6fj
    @Thomas-eu6fj Před rokem +3

    Best walking tour from Tommy ! Didn't need blasting music or fancy graphics 😍

  • @oceejekwam6829
    @oceejekwam6829 Před rokem

    Nice use of the maps to give us some background on locations, thank you.

  • @jroar123
    @jroar123 Před rokem +1

    Assalamu Alaikum السلام عليكم Great video!

  • @schmoonkie
    @schmoonkie Před rokem +4

    Interesting video, as usual. I think it's smart of you to keep filming in Africa as there are tons of videos about Europe already. Safe travels...

  • @jameswilde3203
    @jameswilde3203 Před rokem +4

    Tommy I will be in Johannesburg in early December from the 7th if your down in that part of the world we might meet up for a few beers that Moroccan Spain situation is very interesting
    I am learning a little European history from a Yankee nice one Tom be safe out there kind regards from Ireland

    • @robban5545
      @robban5545 Před rokem

      Ceuta was reconquered in 1415, this town belong Kingdom Visigotic of Spain, until the year 709.

    • @SabbaticalTommy
      @SabbaticalTommy  Před rokem

      I might just be there, who knows

  • @TammyMullins-tp5uf
    @TammyMullins-tp5uf Před 4 měsíci

    I enjoy watching your videos 😊very educational

  • @Van_Wilder
    @Van_Wilder Před rokem

    Nice one Tommy…job well done 👍🏻 one learns something new every other day 😉 I for one had no idea

  • @AlexisCamaleon.
    @AlexisCamaleon. Před rokem +4

    Hello Tommy! I have been following you since 2 years ago.. and this is the first time I leave you a comment!
    I´m from the provence of Cádiz (mainland spain)... just 16km away from Africa, it is creazy how far and how close we are from each other!! You said Ceuta is as Spanish as Madrid or Barcelona, well Ceuta it is defintly way more spanish than Barcelona and can be more spanish than any other part of mainland Spain. People in Ceuta are very proud of Spain and very patriotic, also many of ceutans are from the spanish army.
    About the KKK statue.. well is a religious dress from semana santa (holly week) it can be the most cultural, traditional and important week in Spain, specially in Andalusia(southern Spain). It is also way older than the KKK so problably KKK copy that religious spanish dress from us.
    I will highly recomend you to cross the border from La línea (spanish city) to Gibraltal (UK). It is mind blowing too! La línea is one of the poorest western european cities ang Gibraltar is one of the richest places on earth! Many spanish cross the border by foot everyday to get to work in the Uk. Now with Brexit made things wrost to Spanish an also to the British.
    You will love how the gibraltarians speak English mixing it with Spanish!
    Thank you for your videos mate!!

    • @praguetruebelievers9832
      @praguetruebelievers9832 Před rokem

      Yea, i was going to say the same. I know one guy from Gibralter here in Prague he speaks some crazy Spanish Dialect they only speak there in Gibralter, Normal Espanol and English with a typical london style accent. Check it out, the pound is not all that strong now so should be sort of a bargain now compared to times past.

  • @katella
    @katella Před rokem +10

    I live in Mallorca. It was interesting to see how Ceuta really looks. Thanks for showing us.

  • @akilinayat9595
    @akilinayat9595 Před rokem

    Very interesting and good video
    Thanks for sharing it

  • @rs120
    @rs120 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I'll be going to Ceuta from Algeciras by a ferry and crossing over into Morocco and getting a ride to Tangiers come February.. Staying in Ceuta for a couple of days to relax and walk around before my Moroccon adventure begins.. Good video of the general vibe of the cities.. Thank you

  • @suiiltan
    @suiiltan Před rokem +14

    im blown away by your arabic ! ive been watching most videos since 2020 and had no idea you speak arabic!
    hope you have a great journey onwards my friend !

  • @R2BMusicCH
    @R2BMusicCH Před rokem +8

    Nice one mate. Ceuta looks definitely Spanish indeed.
    Next time you're in East Africa check out Mayotte, a French island département. It's also part of the EU but very African. The local language is of course French but they also speak Mahorais.
    The interesting bit is that it's related to Kiswahili.

    • @yonkos2792
      @yonkos2792 Před rokem +6

      Ceuta is moroccan so anyway one day it will be back

    • @robban5545
      @robban5545 Před rokem +5

      Ceuta was reconquered in 1415, this town belong Kingdom Visigotic of Spain, until the year 709.

    • @houssamadnane271
      @houssamadnane271 Před rokem +4

      @@robban5545 yes but its still in morrocan territory just like jabal tariq its owned by england but is it really theirs?

    • @TheSchiffReport
      @TheSchiffReport Před rokem +1

      @@robban5545 And Gibraltar is British and Catalunya and The Basques should be independent countries....

    • @robban5545
      @robban5545 Před rokem +1

      @@TheSchiffReport ah,ah,ah

  • @praguetruebelievers9832

    Nother good one from Tommy, sorry about that last video all your videos are THE BEST but that one was damnd special. Loved this one i've always been interested in this region and wanted to visit sometime, but we are planing on moving to either Portugal or Spain in the near future.

    • @bondmood
      @bondmood Před 7 měsíci

      I'm trying to find out what happened to video 123! I'm left hanging. 😢

  • @alexmichael3437
    @alexmichael3437 Před rokem

    Really enjoyed it. Thank you.