Meeting The African Tribes Who Live in the Amazon ( 

Hope you enjoyed this short African intermission. I think the wannabe anthropologist in me got a little too excited for this one, hope you didn't mind me droning on about languages. This wasn't Africa but it's a really cool place anyway -- I mean they're African tribes living in the ****ing Amazon rainforest, how wild is that? As for the real Africa, fear not, we'll be back there soon enough to find the real moonshine, matakos, angry village chiefs and Everybody Knows Me types. I just have one more *big* (hint) country I really have to visit on this Latin American sidequest. Let's keep it moving.

Sabbaticals unconventional way of travel vlogging - no music , no drone shots, no fake bs, actually showing locals is so refreshing to watch. It’s a shame there’s not more like him these days. Thanks for taking us to these places bro!

I am 80 years old. Thank you for taking me to places I will never go to.

Thank you for showing a part of the interior of Suriname and the people within, to the world. My country 🇸🇷

#Sabbatical My dad on the thumbnail 😰 really, that house is where I grow up. Thank you for the flashback, I always enjoyed your videos. this is more than I expected🍀 or language is so funny 😂. The A on the necklace stand’s for Adjasie, the second name of my father. the famous respected man in the Sipaliwini district selling necklace as a business and working ass a (Basja) a person that brings the important news like if a meeting should be arrange he talks to the people, he walks and bring the news to the people while he talks and everyone can here what he is saying, like if something bad happened and that they’re calling all the independents to come to the meeting, at that time while he is on his work no one shout talk to him, our religion. I helped my dad selling necklace in other villages I can say I’m also famous on all the villages in Sipaliwini helping my dad my self also, as you know we had to go to school in Paramaribo that brake down the business. But he always kept it on 💪🏾. The name of the white thing on the necklace is a papa money that is just the name, not to get money or what is for good luck and and all the words to describe good luck, it’s just nice to make a necklace with. I was yesterday with hem on the phone. Than the friend with the dreadlocks visit. I had to hang up, after that you visit him. I will be back in Suriname soon missing my family a lot. Thank you for this, friend 🙏. Made my day.

I feel like I'm walking beside you when you go out and explore. I really really do enjoy your videos and always wait if there's new release. You are friendly guy who try to know the language of the place you visit and I believe that's why they accept you quickly. Stay safe and stay healthy bro...waiting for ur next video ...

Great video,I am Dutch and had Surinamer friends on highschool.We made plans to go there once.I went to sea to work on ships very young.And was also in some west African countries. And some south American countries,and felt the connection.Here in Holland we know the story of the Maroon people.Its actually a very sad story what happened in that time,I have no words for it.But understand it was a terrible time for them to live in that time.And all for the fuxking money and power over others.Nothing has changed in the world from today.But it makes me happy these Maroon people has a reasenable live.They are poor but more happy then us here in the West.Living there in the Jungle, has it charms.Not much stress and it looks peacefull there.All you need is in the Jungle.With many things they are better off then us in Holland.I still like to go there one day,or maybe I am just dreaming…

This guy has this humble slightly dweeby slightly hungover or drained demeanor haha which probably rubs off well with the locals, he is not arrogant nor a threat and he seems pretty chilled, I've tried the African/ equatorial adventure thing but I seemed to annoy the locals and vice versa, he has the patience of a true explorer in these demanding conditions, good luck man!!

This is eerie in a good way. These are literally small villages similar to many rural parts of many West Africa. One of the ladies mentioned "moi moi" in conversation and pronounced it exactly as in Nigeria - it is a popular dish made of a steamed bean base.

Thanks for showing us a country barely ever spoken about.A nice chill country.Love from Nairobi Kenya.

This one felt the way I expected it to be. In the isolated villages deep in the heart of Suriname...one would expect peace, quiet, and serenity. The rainfall is just perfect...and who'd want wifi when you can go and swim with the fishes in the river. The refrigerator graveyard is possibly multiple receptacles for storing fish? Good to see both the Surinamese and the Guyanese flags in this video. They are like very cool siblings who don't speak the same language but are connected by the universal language of love. So, this trip (here in these villages) was like a microcosm of the less popular countries in South America. One Love from Guyana

I spent mean years working in Haiti and visiting villages and your video are bring back so many memories. I smell the air and feel the temp and humidity when I watch. Keep makin videos that show the reality of visiting counties like this.

So excited hearing you say, "I am no longer Mzugu (White man in East African Swahili), I am no longer Oyinbo (White man In Nigeria Hausa, Ibo or Yoruba). In Suriname (our African brothers kidnapped by the dutch), you are called something not too far away. I love the work you did. Bravo. Shout out from Lagos Nigeria.

Lots of love from Nairobi Kenya

Thanks Sabbatical, i never knew that there was this Africa outside of Africa that kept it true to the culture. This one actually touches me, more than all the others as it was so profound. The language, the clothes, the village, the innocence of the people, everything. Cuba, columbia, , Panama Costa Rica, or Brazil. Next?

"Here, I'm a bakra" I chuckled, I subbed to your channel after these Suriname videos, as an American you gave the best vlog on Suriname from outside perspective so far, love your linguistic curiosity which helps you get way more indepth with people, connect and also represent their country in a more authentic way, most of what you described is exactly how I experienced my stay in Suriname. When I lived in Paramaribo, most houses also were self sufficient in water and partially also power, its just a more self sustainable way to not be dependend on the grid which works for most people! Actually when I moved back to NL I bought a water tank my self for this exact reason! There was a Dutch-Surinamese researcher who went to Ghana - Kromansi to connect with people in that village, he brought one of the Translator/Guides back to Suriname into Saramacca and they were able to understand eachother, it was an emotional moment. This is some very deep and rich history that you have tapped into my friend and you are part of uncovering a big important part of our shared history. Thank you for this, it is underrated! The cool thing about Pa Moni is the rich history, it was the global currency from Africa all the way to Asia and even Americas for over 4000 years, it is still a gold standard in Oceania to this day. Thank you! Wish there was more episodes on this beautiful country, greets from Amsterdam.

Best country in the best region of the world . Suriname, Amazonian rainforest. The world should do more to protect this last piece of pristine forest as world heritage

I am so in love with this beautiful country so far my bro, basically just amazing jungle, friendly people, food from all over the world, a lot of cultures mixed together. Great weather as well! You should go to Kabalebo Nature Resort though

Those villages are amazingly beautiful - I can see myself building a log cabin by the river side and enjoying nature.

bruh,for sure i did not know this country until u decided to educate me. i love u for what u do. my u live long to see great things

Love my country so diverse, our best product is hospitality. Welcome to Sunny Surinam 🌞🌞🌞 thanks for the video.

I am proud of my Surinamese people making nice things far in the bush. Yeah!

They leave exactly like Ghanaian villages..i'm in an amusement, colonization really separated us...watching live from Ghana

Thank you for letting us be apart of your sabbatical, Sabbatical!

Thank you so much for offering these real world experiences! You are loved and appreciated my friend!

I visited Nieuwe Aurora in Decemeber! You did an awesome job showcasing those beautiful people, thanks again bro @sabbatical

The people seem so nice. I love your videos taking us along to these remote places. Thanks a million.

I'm Yoruba, we have places that look similar to the village you visited. Keep up the good work.

You're my favorite for sure! I'm never bored with your contents.

I'm from suriname and i gotta say nice video man subed and stay safe keep up the great content i would love to see more 🇸🇷❤

I want to know more about Suriname. Just keep touring us around that country.

Thank you for this rare video of villages in Suriname, sir

I am from Ghana and I know for a fact that this village looks like an Ghanaian village. The way they interact with each other, their natural environment looks just like Ghana and the tonation and accent of their language sounds Ghanaian( even tho I don’t know what language that is and do not understand it). I’m glad I watched this video and kuddos to you man

You have such awesome videos! I wouldn't have the cajones to roam around different places like this. Thanks for sharing!

I find it amazing that wherever you are there are plenty of people speaking English. The world outside of the US is all at least bilingual. We are so lazy and entitled here. People around the world actually talking to each other, learning each other’s words and not vegetating in front of a television. Love the work your doing

I love your videos man. Great therapy for when someone is having an off day.

Fantastic content. Truly a historical record of African history.

And you haven't even visited the indigenous, Amerindian villages yet. What a diverse country!

I'm actually traveling and exploring vicariously through u. Learning so many different things about places I didn't know existed. I've watched so many documentaries in my life time but I never heard of African ppl living in the rainforest of South America this a new one on me. I am a VIKI subscriber I get to watch series about Chinese, Korean history melodramas with subtitles I stumbled upon u in China about a week ago I been watching every since. Thank u so much for all u do your my favorite one and only authentic traveling polyglot stay safe😊 🙌

Nice video! I thought it was like West Africa, but more chill than Nigeria. Your videos in Nigeria showed an edge to that country in every frame. These villages seemed much more laid back. Folks seemed to be more at peace. Was that your impression, Sabbatical?

Another one from the Great TOMMY!! It only gets better and interesting. Wow! I feel like I was walking with you thro the visit in those lovely peaceful villages. What a great insight and revelation of places we have only heard of in the history. Amazing how it is so well preserved and the locals all look happy and healthy and independent. They got their own way of life which is so pure. As you have said, they are more African than us here in Africa. We have been diluted by different reliogions, geo politics and globalisation. We are impressed with their houses designs. Long roofs on wooden walls, street or walk ways designs and the creativity to live in the jungle. They got the best of both worlds. The use of the rivers as a means of transport is wonderful. Roads should not be builts, because the foreign outsiders will influx and destroy the land in search of minearals and the planting of the foreign palm oil trees. I am so very grateful to be one of your subscribers. We miss you here in Nairobi, KENYA! Ahsante sana Tommy!

Kerel loopt echt in het midden van de rimboe en dan staat er op een willekeurige hut geschreven "Winkel". Niet een beetje bizar, extreem bizar om te zien. 24:22 En dan vervolgens, een heel epistel op een plakkaat op de muur... moeilijk om te bevatten.. 25:59

I really loved this content the most and i hope you get to see more of suriname your gonna love it ❤

Oh man, what a incredible journey! You always leave me with this magical feeling of being culturally transplanted by the grace of a special ability that none but you have. Stay safe and don't forget to come to Brazil.

Love Suriname 🇸🇷 ❤️😍 Thank you for sharing😍🇸🇷❤️

Your travels Tommy show me how much I take for granted living here in the U.S. yet also helps me see how content people can be without the many things I take for granted. Always great to seemingly walk with you @ times. A laid back, quiet journey this time around. Catch ya next time, be safe !

Your presence and your demeanour is beautiful humble and calm it is pleasure to listen to you .Much love to you

My first time to hear n to see this amazing beautiful country with lovely African cultured people. SARINAME.. MUCH LOVE FROM 🇺🇬 UG ...

i am dutch and tx for giving this info about suriname. Now i am certanly sure to visit this beautiful country.

I haven’t been keeping up, but u are in my thoughts so it was a nice treat this morning

It’s like africa just without the chaos and everyone saying to Sabbatical, “Hello, how are you, give me money.”

I don't understand Saamaka, but what I can understand from what the boy said (14:33) is that 'you should come back' (yu mu kon baka). Today you should come here. 15:49 - 16:02 Yeah that's the 'Kankantri'. The name is a corruption of the English 'cotton tree' (Ceiba pentandra)

I find it quite interesting that the climate, the people, the plants, the way of life are a replica of west Africa. They surely found a home away from home.. Edited.

Sabbatical style ✈️🇸🇷 great vlog!

Excellent vlog once again my good sir🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷

8:48 wow I find it interesting that the locals wear a type of Tartan cloth. The tartan pattern has origin in Celtic countries like Scotland and Ireland. I guess this is the culturally connected world we live in now.

Nice ! When i watch this, I feel the pain my ancestors felt when they were chained and bundled to America, Europe and the Caribbean. Keep the good work Sab !

sabbatical, the most realist channel on yt

I currently live in guyana 🇬🇾 and I always hear about Saramacca but never had an idea. Thanks for painting the picture.

this is really Great video dear thanks for sharing it.

“Do you have any board games on the boat”🤣🤣...only Sabbatical can get away with that.

Yesssss. New video. I’ll be watching this tonight. Thanks Tommy mate.

You have the best travel vlogs out there.

Wow I hope they can retain such an unpolluted place. Beautiful.

love your videos amazing keep up the good work !!!!

The people that live there are so interesting! They seem very welcoming.

You're one crazy blast man. You like going to strange places joking with people. Are there any board games on this trip", and " Hey, I' m a Bakara"? lmao. Bro. You are one crazy dude , but I love your charisma and sense of humor. Great video .

I was just in Suriname in January. It's wonderful. You can actually get to the interion (at least to Bruinsberg by car. They built a highway from Paramaribo.

At 26:56- "aqui" is also Spanish for "here". Spanish is quite similar to Portuguese, it doesn't mean they're able to understand one each other.

Nice village so quite and peaceful

Dude, you really get around. Best of luck to you. Enjoy your travels, I do appreciate

That was amazing. Your journeys are unlike anything else I've found. As a fellow NYer, I feel like I've got a cool trip with a friend. Really nice, and just what I need during this crazy time. My son is in Shanghai right now, in lockdown. And I'm sitting with my fat ass on a couch in my den, traveling to a jungle in Suriname. Crazy beautiful world.

Great work Tommy yet again I’ve been lucky enough to see different countries myself but I’ve never done Africa myself and I ain’t as young now a days so it was another informative journey alongside you 🌍✌🏼

So very much enjoying your travels. I was in Bolivia many years ago and befriended an Aussie by the name of Paul. He got us on a boat ride down the Rio Beni and eventually Rurenbaque. Those are some of my best memories.

Seems like each video you get more and more remote on your travels , be safe bro 👍

And suddenly there was a white man pissing in their backyard lol😅 . Translation of the information sign located on the church... After peace was concluded with the Samaraccaners in 1762, the first Maroon missionary post of the EBG was established near Senthea in 1765. In 1771 the first Maroon was baptized, Johannes Arabi. The desire to establish a missionary post came from Governor Crommelin. The idea behind this was that the missionaries could also serve as Postman (observers). A trio of missionaries took on the task, Stoll, Jones, and Dahne. Of these three evangelists, Jones would die a few months after their arrival and Dahne returned to Europe, leaving Stoll alone. Granman Abini received a warm welcome from the missionaries and his son John Arabi would be baptized locally by the EBG a few years later as the first Maroon. The rest of the community was originally less positive about the arrival of the EGB-ers. Their Obia men (predecessors) threatened with the wrath of their gods. The EGB people then turned to teaching and translating the Bible. Johannes Arabi would be the first to be baptized Maroon in 1771 by Christophel Kersten. Johannes Arabi would continue the evangelizing work himself until his death in 1821. After him, among another Maroon group, the Matawai, there would arise another well-known evangelist named John King.

Very nicely done. There are several villages in Colombia, one being Palenque, which are just as African as the one you visit in Suriname. They've maintained their religion, languages, dance and other cultures. Wonderful.people. Thanks for showing this to the world.

Love the content thank you!

It’s like an RPG. If you don’t talk to the village chief your journey doesn’t continue.

Much Thanks for the peek into the lives & culture of the maroons of Surinam ~ it was an Interesting journey👍.

Very beautiful place man . Nice and a very good vlog and happy to see my motherland 💪🏽❤️ Keep doing the good work 👍🏿

Your videos have grown on me a lot and it's because of these type of places you go to that make me click on your video as soon as u upload. This one gave such a blast from the past and remote type vibes to it. Props for actually finding these locations then going there so we can all see. This is amazing

When Tommy showed the fish and the tree, I wanted him to play the camera over them, because they were fish and trees I had never seen. But Tommy keeps it about the people.

Great guy, interesting visit , good raw wideo! 🙏

That seems like a relaxing commute to/from work.

Enjoy the pace in your videos Sabbatical, walking in stride with your surroundings along with your intuitive nature to learn languages. Interacting with locals at their pace culture & customs & adding tidbits of local history along the way. Unlike so many other travel vlogs bent on getting more subscribers while trying to compress so much content focusing on action & drama into a hopeful 15 minutes of fame or 30 minutes of busy boredom. Half of that content time being selfie -speak from behind a windshield. The other half talking about prices, food or comparing wherever they're at with the US.-ad nauseum. You got it right, enjoy the stroll through time.& thanks for sharing some of that time & experience!

Always here ❤ much love

Hi Tommy. I like your video's. Keep em coming. Like the way you interact with people from different backgrounds. Thumbs up. 👍

It's refreshing seeing someone actually "live their best life" - and that best life being hunting for obscure languages up a river!

Fascinating history of these tribes. Thanks for posting your experience.

Hope Tommy has his videos archived someplace safe. They are a treasure.

You need to get to southeast Asia. I think you would have a lot of fun out there.

Looks like they cannot access any paint for the buildings, yet a number of the houses have porches swept clean, and sparkling clean windows...God help them all to survive and maintain, in the middle of that ruinous rain forest!!!✝️✝️✝️✝️⚡⚡⚡⚡🙏🙏🙏🙏

Awesome video… even the villages are as diverse as the big city

Love the video's.Nice to see that this Village stay True to there African culture and Religion❤

hope you come see my country too, Brazil is a pretty place with lots of different cultures, languages, landscapes yet still something connecting us. Thanks for the Vid!

Dude your stuff is great, respect for the efforts in your Dutch language!

A new Sabbatical video on my birthday. 🎂 Thanks Tommy!!

Another banger! Thanks for sharing your adventures, Tommy! Looking forward to the next video, as always.

its "ba"kra 🤣 bakra. love your videos. thanks for filming my country and making us enjoy your trip.❤