A Guyanese Family Invited Me To Their Home! (

Few would guess that in an unknown corner of South America lies a country that's majority Indian, and even has an Indian president. And no, not the "Indians" that the Europeans encountered when they arrived in the Americas, but rather Indians from the country of India. In the 1800's, in order to fill a labor shortage left after the abolition of slavery, the British brought over thousands of people from northern India to work as indentured laborers on the sugar plantations. They signed long contracts that were impossible to get out of, and in the end, very few actually returned to India. They stayed, and along with the Afro-Guyanese created one of the most unique countries in the world.
On a recent trip to Berbice in eastern Guyana, I decided to meet the community and learn a bit more.
Song credits:
Rikki Jai - I Dont Want To Live Alone
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[@SabbaticalTommy]

In this video you'll meet some of my favorite people from all of my travels.

[@technov1deo]

When are you going to meet Putin?

[@lg7879]

I love moments like 5:25 those edits are perfect, leaves one thinking with your delivery. Noticed it in other videos too..

[@reetac4214]

Hey nice seeing you in my hometown. That's real Guyanese hospitality right there. How lucky you are to meet with that nice Guyanese family. Enjoy your stay there Bai.. 😉😉

[@stable-shadow]

May you always fear the Stash and may you someday wrestle a Russian Bear and feed Putin too it, I dream of you riding horses shirtless, and curing covid with your tears... Much love and many years before you get the common courtesy of a proper reach around, thank you, be well, and don't bump em!

[@marvilousmccammon4380]

Eat some food add alot of pepper, rice is life buddy.

[@RISHIE25]

I’m so proud of my brother Vishal and his family for all the hospitality they show Tommy. That’s they way we were all brought up. Thank you for representing our Guyanese family. Amazing video. Thanks for showing everyone a little part of Guyana.

[@coolstorybro6076]

Much love ❤

[@certaindeath7776]

very nice hospitality from your family

[@abhinabbora6779]

Love from India❤

[@babypapaya8229]

What a beautiful family and life they have built. This is what traveling is all about: connecting with the culture. Thank you for showing us

[@MS-tc2fs]

Guyanese culture is very tolerant, jovial, helpful, open, laid back, and family oriented.

[@MishaElRusito]

Loving that village type vibe. Would be nice to live like this for a while, disconnect from the world.

[@SabbaticalTommy]

Definitely

[@ezragriffith6023]

i love how he talk in our guyanese accent

[@Tumadre250]

Whats stopping you?

[@javidrasheed47]

You should take a trip there, but do be careful if you go.

[@dannytemplegod9873]

Javid I'm sure there're good areas and bad like every country

[@nom5205]

hey Tommy. Glad you mentioned the "overpriced Hotels".. Guyana is trying to attract tourists, but they fail to acknowledge that their hotels are grossly overpriced. Nice to see that family/fisherman from skeldon/corentyne who invited you to fish curry dinner. Very friendly family. This is how Guyana used to be years ago. Not so anymore. So it was good to see this family so friendly. To the family..you made us proud. cheers

[@bernardwechsler4595]

@@user-wb1kd9kq5p ?????? Or nazis like you happened?

[@smoke4824]

@@user-wb1kd9kq5p I though Osama bin biden killed all of them in the cold war

[@piked261]

@@user-wb1kd9kq5p such bollocks 😂

[@raymohamed3368]

seeing he was just there, it seems that the people are still the same way

[@MS-tc2fs]

Culturally speaking, all Guyanese families are still like this within Guyana and in the diaspora.

[@sandraweekes4923]

Love this video love how my Guyanese people treated you so kindly and friendly Blessings to this family

[@amitramsingh3565]

They look like very nice family

[@chermainehoogbergen822]

I'm half Guyanese, half Surinamese and seeing this family just take you in like this gives me hope in these messed up times. Thank you to the family for being human and showing our purpose on this earth. Tommy please go to Suriname and show the world my beautiful country. We have the best food 🙂

[@patrickdaly1393]

Of all the places I have lived and traveled to Suriname is by far the best food. I am from Jamaica and also lived in Guyana, USA and Switzerland. Surinamese food rules supreme.

[@serialgkiller]

👌🏾🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷😋🌶🥥🍗🍦

[@stanleypokornicki2619]

It Really must be ultra good food for people to praise it so much

[@onetrueindian1]

That man Vishal is living the life ... What else a man could ask for ... Damn ! That's such a beautiful place to live in ..

[@tonybaloney6656]

The way that family had room in their heart to feed and look after an alcoholic is unheard of . Truly charitable people making the world a better place .

[@ffarmchicken]

I thought that was amazing too. A friend of mine that is poor, let’s a homeless guy sleep in his garage when it’s raining. Funny how rich people don’t do that.

[@lynbishop3778]

This is how everyone in Guyana lives. We always feed the poor or beggars or better yet visitors. Everyday when my grandmother cooked she always took out shares and let me take something to a neighbour. We had houses renting. The tenants might have the mother's working so my mom would send me with lunch for the kids. It's part of our culture, we always share. It's a Guyanese thing

[@essarroyrupchand4007]

@@lynbishop3778 Couldn't agree with you more. I grew up in the countryside, 22 miles outside of GT and that is how I remember it.Your narrative captures Guyanese general attitude.

[@lynbishop3778]

@@essarroyrupchand4007 yes and we all live that way. Everyone shared. Remember when it's Holi all Hindus bring over pera which is like fudge and sweets and persad( the guy gave the traveller this. It's called sirrni too) it's like sweet cake. And Muslims give their sweets at Eid. Guyanese people are kind. The poorest person will offer his food. Have a blessed day friend

[@cukuceral]

@@lynbishop3778 that's all we guyanese. 52 village was giving food to all the homeless and needy. No one is homeless in Guyana. He should gone to blackbush to see a little more but its alright

[@mahendratapariya5637]

TOMMY, I AM FROM INDIA, very happy to see your host with honesty and politeness with Indian culture

[@KS-dw9hw]

We (Fijian-Indians / Findians) also share a very similar history with our Indo-Guyanese cousins. There is large indian population in the South Pacific Island of Fiji :)

[@dungeonmaster2365]

I choose fiji for my honeymoon it is safe?

[@arunjosep1410]

What is your mother tongue brother? How many tamils are living there? Are they still speaking tamil?

[@KS-dw9hw]

@@dungeonmaster2365 Yes it's quite safe :)

[@amitexo]

So does Indo-Mauritians :)

[@susieboodoo8464]

Trinidadians share basically the same history and is very close to Guyana.

[@mikezmiles]

You chillin with that familly was so wholesome. They were so nice offering you all types of things 😂

[@alfa_romeo55yush82]

Vishal, youre the best human being EVER. Ive never ever met a family such as yours with such compassion for humanity. May your heart and life be full of riches. Your family is amazing and you my friend are the epitome of who people should aspire to become. Bless up.

[@jeremynewhouse6530]

You come across some of the best people and places in the world. It’s refreshing to see most people are welcoming and friendly. That family treated you like they have know you for years, great video

[@egolayer13]

This series is single-handedly making me want to vacation in Guyana.

[@MrEffervescent]

Same here..Overall ,it seems very beautiful.

[@brianjschumer]

I have to say, from what I see is the Guyanese people are very kind and generous. I'm sure not everyone but the overall community is nice to foreigners and in general

[@lynbishop3778]

All people are hospitable there. There's a saying you rather go hungry but make sure you feed your guest. That's how everybody does especially visitors you treat them well. Also we feed beggars etc. It's good ❤️

[@mtanyctrainatlantamartatra7164]

@@lynbishop3778 it's just when people come to the USA, attitude changes when foreigners come here, getting the American disgusting attitude

[@rusty5078]

Everyone here is united by one thing...Sabbatical 😂 Stay blessed everybody!

[@winstonbachan8372]

In Guyana we are not Muslim Hindu or Christian, we are all Guyanese, one people one nation and one destiny (unity and diversity is power)💪

[@patrickdaly1393]

Hi Tommy. You are in my favorite part of the world. Originally from Jamaica, went to college for two years in Guyana. Married a girl from Suriname and lived there for 10 years. During my stay in Suriname I went to live and study in Switzerland for another 2 years. Now living in Florida and wondering why I ever left Jamaica or Guyana or Suriname. Bad decisions on my part because my kids love those other places so much.

[@emanuelerossi789]

Sounds like an amazing life man… I’ve lived in Florida for a few years and and now I’m in nyc. Always loved FL.

[@tt55k]

Sounds like you need a move brother

[@petprincesses]

Guyanese. Welcoming people

[@MinotaurvsCyclops]

Move back sir

[@lynbishop3778]

Yes warm 12 months. Healthy. Fresh food. The best food straight out of the ocean nothing ever frozen there.

[@buster8454]

Really enjoyed this one reminds me that we still have kindness in the world what a lovely family 💚

[@benjismith593]

They got on that young man's ass for not giving you a proper coconut 😂. This video is so valuable. Had no idea Indians were in S. America! That guy is living the dream. He has no idea. His wife is a saint!

[@lynbishop3778]

Yes we left and came abroad. And my husband was saying you wait for a vacation and rent a cottage and try to get a boat for one day to have fun. There the men fish all day they cook their own food and theyre blissfully happy with their dogs and cats and kids who cares🙅 less money but they are at peace. She cooked and is rockling in her hammock. How most the country people live😍

[@mannyali8225]

Yup! My great grandmother gave birth to my grandma on the ship from india to Guyana!

[@adameinhardt2065]

One of my favorite things about Tommy's videos is the random moments that he puts in that are delivered with no context whatsoever. Case in point, 34:50. His videos are hilarious, but also informative, educational and enriching.

[@targetlock5941]

Telling us it was all a piss take

[@tonybaloney6656]

Another great video Tommy , I love the way you say yes to everything. Those people were so genuinely hospitable , real salt of the earth.

[@rikhiT]

What I love about your tour so far in Guyana 🇬🇾 is how informed you're about the country and the people...which is amazing, as a born Guyanese/Berbician, I find you can intrigue your followers how knowledgeable you're about your destination...keep up your fantastic travels...So proud of you Tommy!!!❤💗 Hopefully, you can spend more time in Guyana 🇬🇾

[@justineifenna1037]

What a beautiful family, welcoming and entertaining. The environment is really cool.

[@PhilipVlogsMD]

This was a wonderful video you had a great experience, Big Up to the Locals.

[@007Anukul]

I'm always very intrigued by Guyana. Watching their life, also their chutney songs make me happy. Friendly, chill people. As an Indian(the country) it's even more fascinating.

[@Balochonmove]

*That family was really awesome and I can feel you had great day.*

[@talkswithvigy7860]

such wholesome content and the family is so chill and welcoming, big love from india.

[@nigelgarcia6745]

I'm from Belize 🇧🇿, but lived and studied in Guyana for 2 years. I recently met the president of Guyana H.E Dr Ifraan Ali while he was here in Belize a few weeks ago. I miss my days in 🇬🇾, and ofc roti and curry 😅. Hoping to be back soon.

[@Dannie-My0wnReality]

I’ve never watched your channel before but I found your videos because I just wanted to see Guyana again… I left when I was 10 and I haven’t been back since, I’m almost 30 now and I miss it so much. Guyana is a beautiful country, I hope you got to visit Kaieteur Falls it’s absolutely breath taking. It’s such a mixed country, my mum is black white and Amerindian and my father is Chinese eygptian and Portuguese so when I was a kid they would tell me I was a “cook-up rice” 🤣 I really do miss it there after living in London for almost 20years I’m pretty much British now but my mum still has her thick Guyanese accent and I absolutely love it 🤣 so thank you for giving me the chance to explore Guyana again I really appreciate it and I hope you had a blast 🖤

[@durgaprasadpandey8348]

The PPL who came from india are from eastern Uttarpradesh and from Bihar ( Bhojpuri speaking belt of our country India) even I belong from eastern Uttarpradesh and feel so happy and proud to see that our brothers and sisters have restored our Indian values and culture regardless of tough time they went through during colonial period ....

[@R33Z47]

Dude I love this I love when foreigners go to my country and enjoy it and also take the opportunity to show the world much love ❤️

[@striker44]

"Chop that coconut good man!", "He helps around...he drink from morning to night" ...great hosts. Getting to know the Indian diaspora. Very enjoyable episode. Thank you. 👍

[@Toronto324]

Wow I really enjoyed this video! Kudos to you for bringing me back to childhood memories in Berbice, Guyana.. ❤️🇬🇾

[@20397510]

This is a really lovely family their hospitality is amazing, Ambassadors for this wonderful country Guyana.Great show nuff raspect to the presenter & the family

[@tobigbemisola]

I was deeply touched by the family's hospitality. It's great to know that human kindness is still a thing. I loved the adventure at the ship graveyard. It reminds me of childhood.

[@IEDRISZ]

Me too same hospitality the Yoruba have to the foreigners inside a country called Nigeria the British created.

[@cherlenerampersaud5650]

Guyana has many different cultures many different people with one unity one love every one celebrate together with different holidays love Guyanese foods

[@melitabogor543]

By the time you read this, you're already in my country, sweet Suriname 🇸🇷😃 Welcome brother and I hope you'll enjoy your stay 👍🏽

[@serialgkiller]

🇸🇷

[@friendlyatheist9589]

Might not be well developed place but still laid back and very calm life. They are happy and living with fullest

[@JHLeetz]

Guyana and Suriname had many similarities. In slavery time both were Dutch colonies. Now both have a mix populations and both have a huge amount of oil. .I’am from Surinam, living in the Netherlands and I enjoy this video.

[@eric81872]

As always! Thank you for the video! ♥☺♥

[@geoffgeoff344]

Hey tommy ,hi from australia,what great people you met ,the indians are great people wherever they are.they are guyanese laid back with great dna from the indian bit,and the kids,no problem muslim, hindu, adventure is a common language,what fun the sea the old ships/boats to play on,the wildlife,very little consumerisim,some charity for the other guy food from kind hearts ,supa people,they are the valium of a capitalist materalistic life.from the salt mines of wall street,to the R and R of the indian guyanese lifestyle.respect to all those people and the kids.cheers

[@oceejekwam6829]

@Tommy, there's a large Indian community in Suriname too. It struck me whilst following your series on Guyana. Guyana is equivalent to a small Brazilian state, that struck me at how humongous Brazil is. *What an amazing family. Their generosity is second to none. Whenever I return to Guyana I will checkout East Berbice. Thanks for bringing this to us.

[@justicefurawl3122]

It’s so great how you can find great people everywhere you go…your quest for knowledge has blessed you.

[@MoManz]

Regular watcher of all your vids. Youre an inspiration and love getting to see different parts of the world through your eyes.

[@prasshantkumaarr7103]

So much connect with Indians who live far off from the Motherland. They move away from India but India never moves away from them .

[@reetac4214]

That's right, we still have India in us. Glad our fore parents brought it with them.

[@manic76]

Guyanese folks are the best bro, I’m Guyanese myself but I’ve been living in the US since I was 9. I actually live in Minnesota. Btw I’m a subscriber and I do enjoy your vlogs, I myself have a KZbin channel DA REAL CHRIS is the name of the channel.

[@essarroyrupchand4007]

do guyana a favor. highlight some of the positive areas of guyana on your channel.

[@LaurenceMosca89]

I'm from Trinidad and Tobago, and this country reminds me a lot of those islands. You should visit them.

[@daltonschannel8405]

OMG this is the coolest family ever. Their hospitality is top level / the best. These are the type of people I keep in my close circle.

[@michaeltexeira6185]

We always nice always.

[@raymartinez5339]

It’s cool that you meet all these great people from around the world. Thanks for bringing us along with you. Hope your channel continues to grow so you can do even more.

[@timothyrill3825]

It is amazing how nice this family was to you! Thanks for exposing us to this part of the world. I really enjoyed it.

[@DallasSk]

@tommy. You continue to hit it outta the park on so many levels. Excellent work. So enjoyable.

[@micaelsalheb2334]

Seriously, watching this made me belive humanity once again

[@Antonowskyfly]

Well done. I will be tuning in to the new posts from here on out. Thank you.

[@woodcox0171]

Thanks again, Tommy. So great to see that energy is alive there. I get the feeling you will find your place somewhere like this and live it well, wherever it may lead.

[@MishaElRusito]

I was just about to eat and you video came out. How convenient ;)

[@elizabethtaylor897]

Sabbatical, "SALUTE" You were hanging with a loving ❤ family. Who showed you love as a visitor who is exploring Guiana. Great hospitality. That's family is caring. And family oriented. Big up and stay Ssafe Sabbatical:" Respect" In Guiana.

[@WaltB.]

This segment was great! Thanks for sharing!

[@TPOT65]

Been feeling down the last few days and then I watch this which reminds me of my childhood exploring with no fear. Thanks for sharing as always Tommy, made my day!

[@David-jn4fx]

Great adventure Tommy! Looks like a really nice place with good folks. Just simple.. Loved the quick urban explore of the ships with the kids. Thanks..

[@barrybrowning3667]

Thanks Tommy for another fine video. What a cool family you spent the day with. See ya next time. Take care, be safe.

[@robertgates9914]

Enjoyed your vlog. The hospitality and caring of humanity of that family was so cool to witness.

[@tomjones1786]

Loved the video!!! I watched it a couple of times already. Every time i feel down on the world I need to watch it. There is still plenty of good out there.

[@andrewl4701]

you're gonna be huge bro. good luck, and keep up this genuine personALITY AND CONTENT!

[@hafeezkhan1067]

Although I left Guyana 37 years ago and never went to Berbice because I was born in Georgetown I am so Guyanese and proud of my Indian ancestry and the fact that people are still so accommodating and friendly. God Bless

[@essarroyrupchand4007]

it's time you back and visit your old country

[@sisselhansen3915]

Thanks, Tommy, for lovely video! I'm so glad you met these wonderful people who offered you a coconut!! Again I have to say: What A Wonderful Family, its like paradise, for sure!

[@jasonsimmons671]

Tommy: these are the type of people that make you think everything is gonna be alright... Indeed tommy indeed 💪🏿❤️!

[@vpn__]

Dude the family you spent time with are so genuine friendly and welcoming it’s so nice to see my fellow Guyanese people 🤟🏽🙂 I hope you got their contact info because they are great hosts and would prob welcome you back anytime

[@cliffboodhoo7588]

Great to see a none Guyanese really exploring and meeting the locals, spending a day with some ordinary people and being so calm and easy going with them. Cheers Tommy👍🍻

[@johnny2hands773]

This was a beautiful video showcasing the awesome people. Loved it

[@susanmcclure480]

this is so refreshing right now. thankyou.

[@blususpect]

Yo Sabbatical thanks for showing us the West Indies 🌎!!! It’s an underrated part of the world fr!!! I’m surprised theirs so many Muslims in a South American country 🇬🇾 and the Adhan is heard!!!

[@jamaul1391]

Well don't be, our country has 6 different races, and we celebrate each other holidays and believes, regardless of race or religion

[@nonaps]

@@jamaul1391 pppff got em

[@blususpect]

@@jamaul1391 good to see co existence thrive in Guyana 🇬🇾! We need that in other places around the world.

[@calumcain2355]

@@jamaul1391 6 different races and what would they be huh ahahah

[@rudeboy2502]

Guyana recognizes Muslim, Christian and Hindu national holidays. The cuisine is a mixture of Indian, African, Chinese, Native, Portuguese and British influences.

[@theclavers]

I am a KZbinr as well, but love watching every single of your videos, from Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda(my country, though now in Texas), Nigeria was one of your amazing videos

[@SuperEvilC]

Very nice of that guy to invite you in for the evening. I thought for a moment you were being adopted. They certainly have a wonderful spot there! 👍❤ Yes that made me feel really good too. Bless them!!

[@ryangonsalves6310]

Yeah man, i like this raw and real docu-series, not everything is supposed to be glitter and glam, sometimes you just need to take a step back and appreciate the vibe and soul of what you're recording.

[@Lanajune1620]

Nice video. Thanks for visiting my country🇬🇾 Love this video❤️❤️

[@WalkWithRooha]

yeah love from me to you too❤️❤️❤️

[@jagwarrior6752]

A hardworking family with Huge hearts. Great video Tommy.

[@IPangkhor]

Man how awesome that family is and their life! I really hope that they have good life and that they get by without big problems 🙌🏼

[@diegoelcienfueguero7865]

Hello Tommy, uhh wow what a excellent video. that family were so grateful 🥲 and simply honest, this world is need of people like that. Thanks 🙏👍🇨🇺

[@hl1599]

Nice long video Tommy. What a nice and chill environment that that family in eastern Guyana live in. They were so hospitable and sincere🙏. That horse had no chance with your Gauchos skills using your bolas. Yo, Mr. Softee in Guyana, that's what's up. The cab driver told you that you had to take your shoes off when visiting the mosque, but didn't say the same when entering the Hindu temple 😆. Lucas was very cute but looked like he wanted to bite the shit out of you since he didn't know you..lol. Awesome bike ride and family! Shazam does enough drinking for the whole family 🤣. Guyana really is a botanical paradise. Thank you for such a laid back video reminding us all that are living in a rat race that there's others who aren't. Safe travels brother and looking forward to the next one.

[@amitexo]

Thought i was the only one who noticed the "taking off shoes" discrepancy LOL

[@arianayoung7537]

Oh monkey pet I always wanted one?

[@leesenger3094]

You can pretty much rest assured, if you’re entering a non-Christian temple, shoes come off with some requiring a ceremonial washing of the feet

[@arvindgoudar1586]

very nice episode !! shows how friendly people are in such an unknown country. Nice family. You are right when you said, "life in NY is boring compared to this !!!" ..✌✌

[@FunkyAve69]

What amazing beautiful people. Maybe everything IS going to be ok. Thanks for that-very much needed at this time.

[@ragaraga9399]

Great videos Tommy!.. Thanks for showcasing Guyana to the world ; we need more down to earth unbiased exposure like yours Sir.. 🇬🇾🇨🇦

[@annehiggins5958]

Brilliant video Tommy , you always make them so interesting watching from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 xxx stay safe 🙏🙏🙏

[@jerryb9182]

Most people in this world are kind and nice. It is just the few in this world that make it hard for everyone else.

[@susieboodoo8464]

Omg! That man treated you with such great hospitality, it is so true that those with little are the givers not the takers. Great video

[@rilema05]

Thank you so much for posting this! My mother is from Guyana, but I know very little about the country. Your videos are giving me a glimpse into part of my ancestors culture that I am trying to understand. There is little content like this available.

[@mervynmontague1811]

Thanks for the tour 🇯🇲

[@WalkWithRooha]

yeah lets go my dear

[@adrianlindo3536]

You are funny. “Now that my driver inhaled 3 bears in the span of 10 minutes I am now in a rice field” Your videos are always interesting and fun to watch.

[@fedorxxx8423]

Thank you very much, Tommy. Very educational !

[@dpcwing729]

I'm Guyanese born and living abroad since 1978 (first Canada & now the USA). The Indian guy & his family who extended you their hospitality brought back fond memories of when I lived & worked there. I'm happy to see that folks like these still exist & will do things for complete strangers without looking for any reward or compensation. Kudos to the way in which you expressed your thanks for their kindnesses.

[@MagicMahoney]

Wow, I absolutely enjoyed watching this video! That father is a real man!

[@WalkWithRooha]

its great my dear

[@reactverse4828]

I really love how vishal treated tommy and other homeless guys. People like vishal are the most important people right now.

[@Let_the_truth_be_known]

I really enjoyed your videos on Guyana, you kept it authentic, unbiased and informative. Looking forward to your other adventures. Proud Canadian Guyanese 🇨🇦 🇬🇾

[@alimtanta2934]

That was a very nice gesture from you man. Give something back to his father without expecting. I would do the same. Thank you for that

[@maureenalder8905]

Another great history lesson Tommy thanks really appreciate it and big shout out to that super friendly family they were lovely ❤💋 🇬🇧

[@ronluna2159]

Ye@ssss another video. Love your videos Mr. Sabbatical they are very interesting and informative and very entertaining. I also Love your friends youtube videos Miss Josey.

[@LejlaEnigma91-oy1mj]

I like your page so much ,you are an inspiration and im happy that you do what you love the most ,keep going ❤️great things are waiting for you

[@kaiserg777]

It is so beautiful to see such openness and generosity