I Left My Beach Resort For A Kenyan Village (#67) 

And we're back. Don't worry, I wasn't kidnapped/arrested/deported/etc, but I have been a little ill the past week, so I needed a few days to rest. I'll hopefully be back to filming soon, but don't be alarmed if I disappear for a few days again. Until then, enjoy this journey into the middle of nowhere in Kenya. I'll be fine. Everybody knows me, okay? Even the police knows me.

Amazing how he always manages to execute all situations smoothly. As far as African videos go, this man is number one by far. I hope he will continue to focus on Africa.

Lets take a moment to appreciate African hospitality, not many places in the world you can turn up unannounced, bang on a door , tell the man of the house that you 'may' have met a person he is related to, and he freely offers to personally show you round his town.

22:10 In Kenya, "hotel" is a restaurant. I know it's confusing but back in the day, food joints were always attached to an actual hotel with rooms. When stand alone restaurants started becoming a thing in the 80s and 90s, we did not really distinguish them from actual hotels. It stuck.

Much more relaxed this episode. We needed a break from the stress you've put us through 😂😂

Your Swahili is really good for 5 months. I noticed that you translate a lot in your head from English into Swahili. I think you should learn to use fewer words. You should also learn to play around with prefixes and suffixes to give your language more meaning. Also, if you are on the coast go to a town called Shimba Hills, it's by the Shimba Hills Secondary school. There is a very nice waterfall there. You can also see the ocean from the hills. It is on the edge of the National Park. Spend the night there and walk around to a few more towns. Also, there is a very interesting place called Sagala a little more inland. I miss the coast very much. Make sure you eat Mbazi (beans & coconut = Swahili breakfast). In Shimba Hills, you can relax, drink Mnazi & no one will bother you.

Looking great all shirtless...I had to say it. These videos are always very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

I live in kenya for many years. U show in ur videos the really kenya and the true real ppl. I like ur way to show the ppl the landscape and society. Simple and real. Thats the best.

That guy was so friendly and nice to show you around the village. Also all of the children seem to be very well behaved. I think they are fine drinking from the watering hole, but you'd be in trouble if you did 😅

Am Kenyan, this is so real. Typical village in coast. This kind of cool content main media will never have. More love tommy. You're my hero.

Yo.. this make my heart feel good. I need this for my health. We are all brothers and sisters on this earth here to help one another

This is very cool I’ve never left America, the Kenyan people seem so friendly…sad that a lot of westerners look down their nose at African countries we could take some lessons on community building and friendliness

The mild and benevolent vibe of being human

This channel should have millions of subscribers, I love your videos.

Tommy is the coolest guy on youtube, hands down. All the very best and keep doing what you doing. I am walking around my house now saying momba zainu and Asante Sana and my kids asking me to stop, but I cant. Love the Swahili language and the friendliness of our African brother.

One of my favorite things about these videos are the comments. I never would have thought so many would be from the regions Tommy visits, but from people like me who will probably never get to Kenya or Tanzania or remote parts of Mexico. And their appreciation of Tommy and the videos is wonderful to see.

That guy is so nice showing you around and introducing you to his family. He seems like a genuinely very nice dude

Brother, you are just amazing! I love my country more and more when I see your experiences. Our strength is not our resources as the world knows, its our people, that's our biggest resource. And also, 'hotel' is a colloquial term for restaurant 😂😂😂 he must have thought you were crazy asking for a bed 😂😂😂

"how many of these are your children?" "this one, this one" *turns around* "basically all of them." 😂😂😂😂😂😂

everything is so 'slow' and laid back.. you know? the conversations. they.. wait for you to make sense, use the right words, chill, no pressure. no wonder the people are happy..

This channel is beautiful man, it's so, so candid. You interact humbly and with peace and kindness without some saviour complex. Just overall a brilliant human showing us some wonderful real life situations.

Having schooled in Kwale boys,am always humbled by the kindness of the miji kenda despite too much poverty.

The children were so precious and curious. I'm glad your hat survived the adventure.

I've been to Diani 5 times in the last 6 years. Great place to hangout.. The Kenyans have suffered with the droughts making butter & milk a big problem to purchase in the shops. Ukunda has a top class hospital. They fixed me up after hitting a warthog on my motorbike & gave me Voltarin injections for the pain & infection. Kenyans recognize hospitality & tourism so well.

There is something special to me about this video. I mean all of his are Special but I just really like the vibe in this one, just going out to take up an offer of a barber you met to come to see me anytime, people say that all the time but never really mean it, here they do. I definitely would have hooked my Boy The Barbers Brothe up with a little Tip for showing the village to me in such a good way

Thanks for the amazing content, Sabbatical -- you're like my favorite random RU-vidr.

Salute you and subscribed. This reply is regarding all of your radios not just this one:I like the way you show what is going on in Africa by personally going there…plain facts speak better than all judgements based on pure imagination. As a Chinese I am also a bit shocked over African mixed feedback on Chinese infrastructure projects. You always believe you are doing good things with them, but it sometimes is not considered that way. I don’t agree with some of the opinions and Generally speaking, I believe we shall continue to do this. But it is a 100% MUST that we need to respect Africans as we do business, as their intelligence and kindness are by any means, not lower than westerners or asians (if not higher）

Tommy - in Kenya when they say Hotel, they actually mean restaurant

This nice quiet stroll was nice to watch, to go to sleep to. Very relaxing. Nice people. And the kids got candy !! Yayy !!

Am now addicted to this channel. I wish you a quick recovery Tommy

What I find so beautiful is that no matter the place, even the most remote ones, children have this universal innocence and curiosity about them that is so pure. That’s how u know that hate and prejudice are taught. Being a blank woman and knowing all too well of how black children in America are not given that same pass to be kids it’s good to see someone like this guy just be human and treat everyone else as such. Kids are just innocent kids and the people are kind.

This is by far the best African Content Creator

Kenya is one of favorite countries, all the African countries are beautiful, and the people are so nice. God Bless Africa

I think this is my best sabbatical video in Kenya. Thanks Tommy and give us more

That RU-vid plaque for 100K is coming real fast...Most raw content ever...Great job kaka

Don't know what it is with your vlogs but they are captivating. Started watching from the Africa vlogs

This guy has good content

Would you start a patreon or donation link for people to help you gift things to nice people you meet? I'd donate some money for you to give someone in need or someone like the brother whom showed you around. that hospitality is worth a lot to me!

Tommy: Let's not over think it, let's just go. I need to adapt this mentality while creating content especially in new places.

Mzungu umepotea sana. I'm glad you're back

You're African content is THE BEST on RU-vid my brother. I travel with you in every one of your videos. Keep doing this good work . Keep showing true Africa

Tommy is the best!! You’re a great person and glad you can connect with these people and the fact you know their language! My girlfriend is danish and she loves when I learn her language, and I’m sure these people enjoy you, for the fact you know their language. Respect man. I’m glad you’re doing well!! :)

Tommy, you never cease to amaze. You are so down to earth. Well done.

Wow. What an interesting video. Kenyans from other regions will be intrigued by your visit to this village. One thing I have to say: You must have studied Swahili in a classroom at some point. Your fluency is amazing.

I’m from white plains New York I’m always watching video I really enjoy thank you so much excellent 👍👍👍👍🇺🇸USA

Cool little village, love how they warmed up to you as you went along. Once you overcame their natural leeriness of you, and that you really knew their brother, the whole day seemed to turn into smiles and a good time.

"Hotel" in East Africa sometimes mean small restaurant, especially in small towns. This was a carryover from colonial India.

29:00 That was funny when you asked them if they boil the water from the pond and the guy just laughed and started drinking it like he just got out of the Sahara Desert.

Sabbatical you should try the cassava that has lemon, salt and pepper. It's pretty good and is well known in the coast. Also cassava is very dry so be careful you don't choke .

Wait, how I am I 6 days late to this bad boy, alright, let's go... Let me watch this ..

I think the kids were more freaked out by the hat. They seemed to relax when you took it off.

I hope Sabbatical realizes the importance of his East Africa trip. I would never consider thinking about visiting Africa before this (I thought it might be too dangerous, too hot, etc.) but now I’m considering it..

i like the fact that you can make friends anywhere with a open mind, lovely video, i have been thinking about relocating to kenya or tanzania, now i want it even more. keep the videos comming, and good luck from London

Another great video! I will be in Kenya soon. I need to step up my Swahili studies.

I'm glued to your content

Tommy- thanks for setting up this great channel. First off, love that you pay homage to B and B. Second, I went to Africa 20 years back and went to some of the places you have been. Its so fun to live that again through your videos. Its also funny to see how so little had changed about the cameras and the look of things. Stay safe brother, and keep the videos coming!!

Yes, very one knows Tommy. Thanks for the tour, it's great to see how other people live. If we everyone was open and friendly like you , life would be so much better and enjoyable

Another great video. It seems like nothing happens, but every video you make, something happens. What may seem to be a boring village is actually quite complex! Hotel=restaurant there...

Remote area is quite an adventure...

How do you not end up with a tan in all that sun . Beautiful village and people . Stay safe

Salute my brother ,because theoretically your getting in tune with my and your ancestors❤️💯💪

You have just passed outside my village where I have my farm. The guy says he speaks ki Mijikenda. Mijikenda means nine villages, speaking nine languages that are very similar to one another, most probably he is a Duruma out of his local name.

You and your content are amazing. Thank you for spreading positivity wherever you go

Kenya always in my heart!10 years...the best time in my life!

Its probably been said before but thank you for showing Us/me a part of the world that I will probably never get to experience in person.

Man you are soooo lucky to visit the motherland. I only dream of coming to my ancestors land. I just wanna visit one day I 🙏 pray that day will come soon.

I enjoy watching your videos.. Continue showing the world the real Africa I wish you also visited Southern Africa too!

Thank you for sharing this amazing videos, i appreciate it

I love you man. We share the same live for East Africa. I miss Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya. You are doing a great work showing the beauty of Africa which are her persons. God bless you. You lose your hat because the land is telling you to stay

Whenever this channel drops a new video I must stop everything I'm doing.

Your new fan from Kenya. I just subscribed. I'm now watching even your old videos

You made me find also Miss Joseys channel. You are doing so good videos!

Your hat didn't want to go to that place at first. But At the end, your hat wanted to return to the village, it understood the power of humanity. Beautiful story.

22:14 😂😂😂 I am on the floor laughing. You asked "staying here is how much per day?" HOTEL in kenya is used to refer to a restaurant . Hahahaha..

What nice people thank you man you have made my day

Always waiting for a new one from Sabatical, I like the way you choose your places to go 👍

Thank you for showing Africa. Western media has mostly portrayed Africa as starving people and that Africa people are always starving. Thank Tommy. God Bless You and protect you. 1 love, Respect and peace

Just noticed you have a Patreon! I had just typed out that you should get one or join the RU-vid members program so maybe we can help you out with being able to give a bit to people.

Sabbatical killed me when you said can you blame coz of think bout matako all the time😂😂😂😂

Waiting on the video man!

I just came across your channel. I spend the entire day on the couch enjoying your experiences. You proved that wherever you travel you need to attempt to learn their language. Zanzibar is my new go to destination. You are an impressive guy.

Sabbatical, you're a brave man to just walk up to anywhere in the world and fit in eat anything drink anything Man you are Brave and making your money 🍺

Really enjoy seeing all this thanks man .

Thanks for another great video, legend. Hope you feel better soon..

Funny how we ugandans and kenyans are the same a local resturant is called "hoteli" in uganda too 😂😂tommy was confused nti kitanda wapi??😂😂

Being lay around lazy the whole day..finally I gat something cool to watch

I will always be happy for you to stay safe throughout your travels! Thank You for sharing such beautiful videos!

you need to visit Marsdin village. Where actually everybody knows him part 2

Just discovered this channel, very cool unique content and I also think you're very brave for venturing out like this all by yourself!

Thx 4 sharing your adventure.

Your vlogs are just worth watching…wacha kupotea

Hey!!!! THANK YOU .I truly appreciate your life style and enjoy watching and the educational info that you throw in really attracts my attention even catch my self getting nervous for you. 🥴 KEEP THEM COMING THANK YOU

As usual, your videos are amazing! Such a fantastic way to see exactly what is going on in faraway places…

Another wonderful vlog Tommy. Keep up the great work

If you are looking for a place to sleep, ask for a lodging instead of a hotel. Lodging is used for places you can sleep while hotel is used for places to eat.

You gotta respect this guy busting Swahili only just come across this channel..loving it 👌👌

Wow! Amazing! I have to extend my respect to you for the way you are able to get others on your side. You have a way with people which is a very good skill to own. Your personality is so open, brave and fearless include friendly. Cheers!

After watching the video ,those kids and people seem to be free than most of us living in the west

2 seconds before you lost the hat on the boda, I called it. Hats going flying lol. Great video man!

Tommy, I think you need to buy bigger sized hats next time.