I'm alive!

@hydro4198

2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear brother 😂🙏 not leaving us so soon eh?

@nolimitgaming7128

2 жыл бұрын

Hey how's it going I found your channel recently and I really like it I really like Latin Nations I'm planning to go to Argentina I wanted to see some good content and wow I got to say your channel hit the nail on the head I love how you show all aspects the rich and the poor in the country and the City and all in between

@nolimitgaming7128

2 жыл бұрын

Do you have discord?

@andrei19238

2 жыл бұрын

happy to hear it

@chodete3268

2 жыл бұрын

Wagwan bruv!

what a generous woman, the world would be a beautiful place if everyone was like her

@The-Real-Ando

2 жыл бұрын

I could be wrong but I think people like that are the majority ☮️

@myahh808

2 жыл бұрын

@@The-Real-Ando personally, I would’ve yelled at him to get away from my property; cuz I don’t trust strangers

@The-Real-Ando

2 жыл бұрын

@@myahh808 sorry but that’s a bit sad. Most people are mostly good. I haven’t travelled as much as this dude but I’ve met some very cool people I’m still friends with because I talk to everyone with respect but expect nothing. My advice would be take people how they come, if they come good they probably are, you could be missing out on some cool people. ☮️

@tubester4567

2 жыл бұрын

@@The-Real-Ando Thats true, but there are many stories in the news of foreign men being robbed/killed in Latin America by gangsters. They use women to sweet talk the man, get him drunk, then rob and kill him. But I agree, this woman seems genuine and nice. Its true theres more nice people than bad people but in many countries scamming and robbing people is normal.

@The-Real-Ando

2 жыл бұрын

@@tubester4567 I know what you say is true and I got robbed in the Seychelles. I have left bars when I think I’m going to get jumped, by some locals in Thailand (muay Thai), I’ve had racist comments made to me (Taiwan) when the boys are buzzing on betel nut in the back blocks, but I don’t react. Still over all, I hold that most people are mostly good. Stuff can go down anywhere, anytime, local or foreigner in any country that’s true. I’m from New Zealand a country that is ‘safe’, but people still get robbed and worse. It’s a luck/karma thing, but also don’t be dumb. Sabbatical has a really good way about him, he glides in and out of all sorts because he’s not an ahole and that will take you a long way with most people, and that is exactly why this kind woman is giving him the heads up. But the kicker is he can talk to them in their own language, and that shows respect, just the normal kind but it blows people away time and time again, because he gives a f and doesn’t give a f. ☮️

What a sweet good hearted woman, may she be blessed and protected..🤙🏼

Nauva is a really kind and generous soul. I was touched when she showed the little tortoises she was taking care of. They are so defenceless, they need friends.

the hospitality that lady showed you was really heartwarming. such a generous and friendly person, and her house is honestly beautiful even if a bit dilapidated. what a wonderful interaction!! I thought it was really cool that you guys didnt even get each others names till 15 minutes or so of hanging out. thats how you know it was a very natural and friendly encounter, it didnt even occur to either of you. And after all that she walks with you around town. Truly amazing. Friendship! You have to visit her again if you ever return!

@zamanzimande6238

Жыл бұрын

She's such a sweetheart ♥️

@Rayvn7

11 ай бұрын

Why would you ask anybody's name unless you are about to leave and also giving information to see each other again?! "Not having a name during a conversation" is the EXPECTED way!

This channel is so important for people to see. If you relax your fears and need to control your experiences look what can happen. So refreshing to see someone travel like this. No Instagram pics. Just the unveiled truth of this beautiful world.

@BGratefully

2 жыл бұрын

Well said :)

@joshuahyman3612

2 жыл бұрын

@@whereisdan sure I’ll give it a shot!

@jojolafrite90

2 жыл бұрын

There is also a very ugly side too. And it's there in that place too. For sure. But I get it, there are probably among the best people living near the worst kind often. It's like the two nourish each other's spirit in some way.

@rohitpatil6824

Жыл бұрын

Perfectly explained 👌🏻

@nj6530

Жыл бұрын

Exactly

I backpacked around Brasil for 9 months back I 2004. I was 23-24 years old, and certainly was an adventure. I was always welcomed by the locals and a couple of really nice families invited me to stay with them for several weeks. Brazilian hospitality is unmatched anywhere else. It ticks all the boxes as a country to travel. Food is damn good too

It's amazing you go to a place known for violent crime and gets scrambled eggs and a tour of a nice ladies home . This says a lot about the people.

@ye9122

Жыл бұрын

Poverty can at times and will either turn you to the most evil or the most generous person

@wallerstc

Жыл бұрын

Bcoz he is white

@bbnciz6776

Жыл бұрын

@@wallerstc tourist would be more of a reason to rob him and not treat him well

@DanAvenell

Жыл бұрын

The most violent and dangerous places in the world, still there are decent loving people there. This s what this channel shows.

Been watching you since beginning of Africa. Was amazed. My wife is Brazilian. I love speaking to Brazilians after learning Portuguese. Amazing people and country. I love my Brasil.

This lady, whose house you visited was just fantastic .. wish there were more people like her in the World .. more warmth and genuine friendship 👍👍

@alexandremota1981

2 жыл бұрын

Brazilians usually are very kind with white, american/european tourists. I am brasilian 🤗

@barbosa_2261

Жыл бұрын

@@alexandremota1981 com qualquer tipo de turistas nós somos legais, assisto a canais de africanos que moram aqui e eles só nos elogiam.

@FunYl

Жыл бұрын

That's just the Brazilian way to treat people

@am5790

Жыл бұрын

@@alexandremota1981 very true....its almost everywhere like that....money, power and conditioning of minority, and minority need to be liked and loved by them. it's complicated but in a nutshell.

that woman is the epitome of the concept of "caring mama". we need more of her worldwide! instantly welcomed you with open arms, showed you probably one of the best views in town. gave you food and beverage. i hope she sells her house, and find a buyer for Dr. edina's house.

That Favela was so dangerous, they even fed you. 😱

@sedna2644

Жыл бұрын

So scary

The formation of beach dunes is a complex geological process that includes a combination of just the right amount of sediment, rainfall and constant wind action. What is more interesting is that at least some of the sand in those dunes actually originated in the Sahara and was blown over by trans Atlantic wind currents. There's more of Africa in Brazil than you taught!

@SabbaticalTommy

2 жыл бұрын

Now that's the comment I was looking for!

@Jeancarvalho153

2 жыл бұрын

Just to add some info, these dune fields can't be considered deserts, they're just costal dunes. In a nutshell they are formed by accumulation of sand carried from the beach to the continent by the wind blown from the ocean. I hope you enjoy my country 🇧🇷

@HF22-

2 жыл бұрын

Morocco especially around Agadir has some of the best sand dunes I’ve seen

@westho7314

2 жыл бұрын

Dunes are always amazing especially being a landform popping up in the tropics. Many Pacific Islands that are volcanic in nature have black mountains, black rocks & black sand on the beaches , Occasionally you will cross an odd white sand beach, which for a long time made me curious of how the white sand got there when most all the other beaches on an island had black sand, come to find out that whenever you find a white sand beach on a black volcanic island good chances if go out into the shallows just outside of tidal waters you'll find a long established habitat of marine life, coral reefs or a profusion of Shelled crabs & Crustaceons or both, the broken down shells & coral are the sole source of the sand and its alot brighter white than usual white sand erodes out from the shorelines & rivers in to the ocean that create most beaches, where as on a black sand beach the tidal zones will likely no established reefs or habitat for bottom critters.

@wormy5700

2 жыл бұрын

Wow great information

You can’t write ✍🏼 none of this. Real genuine human interactions. It doesn’t get any better. They could be double the amount of time, I’d still watch. Keep at it sabbatical 💪🏼💯

I'm Argentinian and I used to be young and fearless, traveling to insanely criminal and out of the way places. Every Sabbatical video reminds me of my youth and just how "old and sadly stable" my existence currently is. Keep on traveling!!

@denissef9278

Жыл бұрын

So when you were young and stupid exposing yourself to dangerous circumstances. Ok! #DitoLoco

@PITAH1

Жыл бұрын

60% inflation is a lot more dangerous than that.

@am5790

Жыл бұрын

@@denissef9278 yes, and he lived through it to talk about it....

@thetechlibrarian

Жыл бұрын

@@denissef9278 yeah I’m not saying be absolutely reckless, but there’s worse things than death,

What a great woman. Glad to see your videos pop up again!

What a wonderful human being that woman is. Inviting a total stranger into her home and feeding him as well. By her surroundings one can assume she is not a wealthy person. If only we were all like her. The world would be a much happier and safer place than what it is right now.

I was in Salvador two months ago, spent a month traveling around Brazil alone. it's such an amazing place. I'm going back for 40 days next month! I can't stay away

@user-rp9rb5bl8j

5 ай бұрын

Have you ever been to rio de janeiro?

Tommy's focus on linguistics not only makes him stand out but hopefully helps move this medium forward a bit, food/language are the entry points to understand the pleasures and the pains of anyplace. Can't wait for 117!

@frank327

2 жыл бұрын

Well put!

I've only just started watching this video but have paused it to say that I am so glad that Sabbatical is still with us. Its been a few weeks since your last video and I was worried for your well being. In fact, I also expressed this concern to a new Subscriber from Rwanda who also loves your videos. Great to hear your voice again Sabbatical.

Sabbatical is the GOAT of all travelling Vloggers, the man does not stick to stereotypes or stereotypical places, not like many others that insist in showcasing women in their videos and he does make an effort to speak the language of the land where he goes.Numero 1, Number 1 of all travellng vloggers.Kudos from a black brazilian from Sao Paulo but residing in Bangkok,Thailand!

@mascarenhas9624

Жыл бұрын

Hello in Thailand is another vblogger, Lili American married to a thai men. She is very open to another culture. You will like to follow her, maybe you do 🤔 Have a wonderful time in Asia. Macarena Virginia 🇺🇲

Such a wholesome woman with a big golden heart. Respect

@kinglear5952

Жыл бұрын

She's quite amazing

That also struck me when I was in Brasil . Fancy buildings right next to favela. They are great friendly people most of them .There are some opportunists that will rob you. I never experienced anything bad during my 4 months there. However watching the news was like seeing a movie. Crazy. I always tried to look non- gringo and have a bit of situational awareness . I liked my time there.

I love how complete strangers are looking out for you everywhere you go.

11:41 so beautiful and the lady has such a good heart very humble GOD bless the lady that took you in to see the house. the majority of Brazilians are like that kind hearted and ready to help. ❤

I think I've heard Tommy conversing with people in... five... I wanna say, languages. Pretty incredible language skills. Can't wait for the next vid.

What a lovely welcoming lady ..Bravo to her for making you so welcome brother.some of the nicest people I’ve met in my life have been poor ..I myself came from a very poor background.

@perthfalcon

2 жыл бұрын

I've been blessed enought to have enough to eat for most of my life and the more i travel the more i find that everyone is the same. We all want to live well, have fun, provide for our families and be looked apon kindly. That's all. That's all that we all want. Don't let anyone tell you we are different. We aren't.

I was stoked to see that you uploaded! That lady seemed really genuine and down to earth. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your adventures in Brazil🇧🇷 Stay Safe

Can't leave Bahia without trying acaraje ;) Welcome back Tommy! Glad you're enjoying Brazil.

@SabbaticalTommy

2 жыл бұрын

Oh shii I missed that, and after googling it I regret it

@kendrelata6258

2 жыл бұрын

@@SabbaticalTommy hi.sir.come.india

@gardensteps

2 жыл бұрын

@@SabbaticalTommy Don't worry, You can have it when you get back to Nigeria. Akara, or akaraje was taken to the new world by the West African enslaved people.

@pintinhoamarelinho1820

Жыл бұрын

@@gardensteps Eu sou brasileiro. O acaraje é uma comida típica muito conhecida no Brasil. Aqui, o acaraje é ligado a bahia. Foi bom você informar sua origem: A Nigéria um grande abraço

@gardensteps

Жыл бұрын

@@pintinhoamarelinho1820 Eu não entendo português.

O coração do seu vídeo foi a dona Nauva! Ela mostrou o que de fato a Bahia tem de melhor: A sua gente!

I wasn't expecting to, but I ended up watching this whole video, great content. You are really inspiring me to travel the world.

Your are blessed to encounter some very amazing and good people that try to guide you and warn you of dangerous that you assume you already know about. Respect the Elder Ladies they are trying to protect you as your Mother would. But your a sweet guy and a have good soul. That's a beautiful town. Nice friendly and safe place.

God Bless this Woman 🙏🙏🙏, for letting you in her house to explore the sea view and her house too❤️❣️. She always says feel free and make yourself at home.

The skies in the desert seemed unreal, Great job showing us around, another gem of a vlog. Stay blessed.

I was all over Salvador many years ago. Downtown, in residential areas, even in favelas. Never had a single issue.

31:19 that's so exciting you comming to my country, africa was DOPE but brazil is full of diversity, its like a BOWL OF (almost)ALL CULTURES AND RACES

I admire you for taking the beaten path and showing us the people of these countries you visit So we get to see what life is truly like everyday , not a brochure at a resort MUCH LOVE

@gangoffour6690

2 жыл бұрын

He is actually off the beaten path.

@drevil3606

2 жыл бұрын

Yes of the beaten path

I've traveled alone many times and always meet kind and interesting people. The people with the least money are always the most generous.

This is a slap on the face when they say Brazilian people are dangerous. They are actually one of the most friendly people you can ever meet..

Did you get a new camera? And might I add, as a viewer since your very beginning videos, your unwavering commitments to the style of content you produce is amazing. I’m grateful you exist and are able to do so well on KZread. Thank you for what you do man. Hope al is well! Keep it up! Your subs are growing fast friend.

I'm from this city, love the vid!!! U are so brave Bro, honestly. Good job!! (btw, the lady was kidding about the 1million dollar house hahahah)

@lr1179

2 жыл бұрын

i am from salvador too, i can`t believe i didn`t see him

That aunty was so genuine... What an awesome video. Thanks Bro. 👊

I am so pleased you are back Tommy. We are watching you from Australia and missed you. Stay safe mate

@jeweettoch1454

2 жыл бұрын

Nice dutch last name

@sandyklein1090

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeweettoch1454 lol

@jeweettoch1454

2 жыл бұрын

@@sandyklein1090 are you dutch/ Ben je nederlands?

Today I was like: "Man, what happened to Sabbatical?", then checked your channel and there was this vid that YT didn't tell me about!

@PETER-rt6zt

2 жыл бұрын

Me too , exactly the same as your experience with YT ! ( AND the ' just happened to check in ' on him - been doing that everyday for weeks )

You're really far from Westlands, Nairobi. Wonderful video! Didn't realize that Salvador can be sketchy. But what a lovely human being you found in Nauva.

What an awesome thing to see you in my hometown sabbatical. Keep it up and stay in bahia for a bit longer!!

That encounter with the lady was wholesome af, there needs to be more people like her in the world today.

Nauva was a awesome!! Love her, she's so sweet.

Awesome footage and amazing people, and what a rich history there in Salvador. And you too are a true modern-day explorer extraordinaire. Thanks to you, the world can see such places up close and personal that until now we've only read about and seen still pictures in books, if we were lucky. Your rapport with people from around the world speaks volumes about your admirable character.

Your series of videos shows that people are people. Love your content, keep up the good work.

Its amazing with videos like this that in the toughest places in the world you can find the nicest people in the world.

@thelion2078

2 жыл бұрын

It's because he is, so positive. Negative attracts negative

@goudagrishhdoe8925

2 жыл бұрын

@@thelion2078 partially. Also has to do w the fact that he is also a novelty.. which lends favor. Most mostly because he is not scared.

@thelion2078

2 жыл бұрын

@@goudagrishhdoe8925 yes people respect you when youre fearless.

Go to the most dangerous favela in Brazil and a nice lady let a dude she never saw before go in her home... dangerous? dangerous is have fear and not live your dreams, all the other conceptions are excuses. Much love from Brazil.

@princeosars3298

2 жыл бұрын

I know most of it are exaggerated. But dude is white, ofcos she's not gonna feel threatened by a white American

@rocha1001

2 жыл бұрын

@@hermicruz9937 You're very welcome our home its yours!

@lucasnavarro6460

Жыл бұрын

I live in Salvador, it's not quite a safe city anymore, but this neighborhood is far from the most dangerous favela in Brazil. Salvador já não é uma cidade segura, mas este bairro está longe de ser o mais perigoso do Brasil.

Yes been missing you Tommy happy to see you back. .That lady who invited you in her house was so lovely as always take care love from London x

Cara, quando você chegou no Brasil te indiquei ir para Salvador, BA por que achei que iria gostar do Estado com mais decendentes africanos no Brasil. Não sei se leu meu comentário, mas parece que gostou do passeio. haha Obrigado.

@ventureted

2 жыл бұрын

Quero perguntar a alguém da cultura qual seria a melhor e mais respeitosa maneira de pagar uma mulher como esta de volta por sua hospitalidade? Eu gostaria de pagar pela comida, mas também não quero ser desrespeitoso. Talvez comprar algumas compras para ela?

@gustavogama4971

2 жыл бұрын

@@ventureted Acho que o mais importante é ser educado e atencioso com a pessoa que está nos recebendo. E voltar a casa daquela mulher quando tiver outra oportunidade. A amizade é mais importante do que qualquer agrado ou presente.

@brunojeannetti4606

Жыл бұрын

@@gustavogama4971 exatamente, a amizade quando é verdadeira vale muito mais do que qualquer presente

Goodness the lady @11:52 is immensely gracious...such a sweet soul!!

You have such a good channel that I don't understand why you don't have a million subscribers.

What a beautiful soul this woman has. God bless her for her help and hospitality. 🙏🏼

lovely lady ! senhora encantadora! deu vontade de conhecer Salvador! Love From Portugal

Bro man gotta go back and see that lady in the Favela. Heart of pure platinum.

I was worried about you, where the hell you been. Good to see you’re back!!!!

Yes! I’ve been eagerly anticipating new video!

She lives in a dangerous place yet opens her home to a stranger. That is how humanity should work. What a nice woman

You got lucky with the good people you got to meet especially this lovely lady she’s been amazing and one of my favourite characters God bless her and her family ❤️✌🏼

I liked the video before watching it 🙃, that's how cool your content is

@craigslistbuslistingsofnor6494

2 жыл бұрын

I did as well

wow the sandboarding looks like a lot of fun!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣 also the “dinosaurs” the kind lady keeps as pets are very cute!!!!

Thank you for the video!!🤩👍♥

Another great vlog , I could watch you walk around the way you do all day. Great how you speak the languages and people think that's great. Keep tge great vlogs coming. You do a very different style and it works.

What a good hearted woman . It's not hard to see why she was able to raise a successful well mannered son .

This woman is such a gem, such a lovely and kind person .

Bro you have the most random encounters😂 end up in some lady's house eating eggs😂

Good to see you bk it's been a while

It is not so much the petty criminality in the favelas the danger. The real danger is the financial, economic and political systems that create the conditions for the petty criminality. In summary: the high-level criminality breeds the petty criminality. Kisses from Tel Aviv.

@JohnnyJonathan

Жыл бұрын

That is exactly it.

@dartvader4081

Жыл бұрын

@@ursusursidae3527 Petty criminals kill but oligarchs kill more... FAR more people than petty criminals. Ate logo.

Good to see you back Tommy. Looking forward to this road trip adventure!!!

It's been a month Tommy...we miss you☺️

Welcome back Tommy I missed your blog be careful.

gosh your videos have become my therapy! I feel so relaxed when watching all the wholesome, positive energy! LOVE ❤️

you have extremely exepcional language skills , for an amercian , there might be a few only like you from the states .😊

@nobaso620

2 жыл бұрын

I just don't seem to understand how he gets to learn languages so fast

@richardnunes8559

2 жыл бұрын

@@nobaso620 idk which method he uses but there's a method called spaced repetition that most polyglots use. tbh that's how i learned english and some french... it's really useful, makes you brain learn anything really fast

Your Portuguese is awesome mate, all good for you! 🤟🏼

Good video again Bro. Havent seen you in a while.What I like is every Country you go to you learn the language to the best of your ability

I have been waiting for you to upload a new video, your channel is one of the best channels on KZread, keep up the fantastic work Tommy, God bless you.

G'day Mate. I love your vids. You take me off the beaten track. Also you seem to be a gifted man with languages. Thanks mate and keep up the great work. See you next time.

17:53 most wholesome moment on the video

hes alive!!!!! yesss!!! been wondering where Sab has been, love the videos!!!

Thank you for that, it was very enlightening, I feel blessed to have seen this.

This is my first post to your channel and I have been enjoying your videos. I really enjoy learning about the cultures and history as well as the languages. I was beginning to wonder if you were okay since the last vid with the Ayahuasca, glad to see your are well! Thank you for all you do, keep up the good work and please stay safe my friend. 😀✌

More times than not it's the people who have the least are the most genrous ! The hospitality this nice woman showed you ,such kindness & genersoity ,quite litteraly treating you like family inviting you into her home & feeding you ! This is the way it should be EVERYWHERE !

Awesome!!! Been longing to see another one of your videos! Missed your content, man!

Another beautiful leg of the journey Tommy. The Father always connects you to some wonderful and genuine salt-of-the-earth people. Looking forward to the next one.

What a lovely, Kind woman

What a wonderfully kind woman,. Man, you are blessed meeting people like that...

I get to learn something as soon as I open your videos.. bravo 👏

Tommy's Back - you stay safe man, I love watching your videos really inspire me

What a friendly lady 👍👍👍

This is going to be a fun road trip cant wait for the next one Thankyou Tommy

Haven’t watched your videos in a bit and just noticed you have almost 300K subs. Great and we’ll deserved. Always enjoyed your videos.

This is one of the things I like about Sabbatical - you see out of the way places you don't see with others that mostly cover tourist spots.

Great to see you back // Fantastic view of Another side of Brazil 😎

Hope you at least offered the nice lady a ride to her next destination, saw her waiving in the rear 😂

@FunYl

Жыл бұрын

Ikr, he could at least give her a ride back

You are so brave and i like you for being so passionate with different countries and its people ..be safe always♥️

Good morning, i was waiting for your video since few week, good picturisation and thanks for sharing it. have a great day ahead.