Entering Civil War Myanmar…Without A Visa (

[@asap_fm]

Native Burmese here, currently living in Myanmar. Surprised to see this video popping out on my fyp; it's honestly tragic to see the ongoing situations occurring there. I live in city, whereas safe from the war, but not entirely. Various types of danger are still on the rise here like never before, abductions, threats, and so on. Citizens each other advised not to stay out late and avoid going sketchy areas. Nothing is completely stable here, yet life is hell. Lack of electricity (esp. during this unbearable weather), economics issues, recent announced mandatory military service, which ultimately caused more people to flee the country. Future is uncertain. Even after all these circumstances, it's still skeptical the amount of time to reconstruct all these ruins. I appreciate every individual out there sacrificing their lives coming to this area, uncovering places that have never been recognised. Wishing your safety out there.

[@zinny999]

Why add the word Native? Aren't we all native? Karen, Arakan, Shan or Bama. Just keep it simple 😅

[@asap_fm]

@@zinny999 Apologies, I didn't seem to get to your point. "Native" in my case indicates that I was born here. Also, "Burmese" here refers to a person in Myanmar or in another way, "Myanmar person"? If that seemed to be a mistake, I apologise.

[@kitty_s23456]

​@@asap_fmHi. I visited Myanmar in 2016. During that time, the young staff at my hotel were so hopeful about their newly gained democracy and the govt. I am very sad abt the way the military has changed things in recent years. I wish the Myanmar people to have peace & democracy once again. - from your neighbour in ASEAN.

[@BharatEtho]

Well the Naga Hills is not Burma... that's why it is safe

[@minthu1369]

devastate huh.. sorry for that.

[@thetalltrotter]

Thank You NAGAs for your great hospitality and loving nature towards ever individual , This is why I respect you , I love you . The 2 months that I spend exploring Nagaland are still best 2 months of my life . MOI TO APNI BISI MOROM KURI SE , BISI NAGAMESE TO NA JANE BUT ALOP ALOP 😉😉

[@dertythegrower]

another Travelin man

[@wangbongkonyak5983]

❤🙌 Do visit again

[@jack-it9hs]

Love you bro

[@bukhotsuritobukhotsurito]

Wooh I love you too bro " MOI B APNI KE BISHI MOROM ASE "

[@bottleneck5863]

U did great ... And ur always welcome again

[@aritramanna]

For this reason the Indian government has decided to end the visa free movement between India and Myanmar and fence the border completely. But Nagaland and Mizoram States are against it because it will cut the ethnic ties between them. Currently people of same ethnic groups lives in different parts of those hills, some in India some in Myanmar ( brits drew the border ).

[@StuartAnderson-xl4bo]

The British created borders in many areas fair enough but the local indeginous people could have amended them after they left. Now it's used as an excuse

[@user-uw7br8qw9h]

Even you lack full Knowledge about ethnic people living in those areas. Don't trouble to give knowledge.

[@The_Russian_was_Right]

Not really, they intervene via international pressure

[@ssjrose9641]

It doesn't matter if the "same ethnic" backgrounds are separated by a border. i.e usa (hispanic) with mexico; almost all of north, and south america (mexico on down sans the non spanish speaking countries.

[@StuartAnderson-xl4bo]

@theishingkhuishimray1892 I said that if u read my comment I am British . It's not always our fault we made borders but the indigenous peopled countries could have adjusted or rectified them

[@crossfoxfinance]

every time i watch a sabbatical video, my wanderlust grows. im gonna have to act on it soon

[@nicholaswest9146]

God damn right, was just thinking the same. Keep em coming Tommy

[@xtc300mg]

you can wander into these balls

[@lukekcc8911]

Keep watching them and you won’t

[@deardaughter]

It's time bruv. WanderlustCrossFox.

[@raoultesla2292]

Hurry your passport, and research All VISA oddities for every country. And... GO, soon you will be old, and regret missing the chance to change your life. Go go go. The global economy is going full Sc-Fi the next 8 months.

[@nomad_ape]

Sabbatical always goes where tourists don’t go. places we haven't seen.

[@jorma41griefer]

Go and watch Madventures B-)

[@nnozz1373]

Sabbatical is a tourist

[@asynchronicity]

@@nnozz1373As opposed to what? What you do?

[@nnozz1373]

As opposed to not being a tourist. Thank you kindly for your interest in what I do but I don't put my life out on the internet

[@asynchronicity]

@@nnozz1373 You sound super important. Really high up there.🤦‍♂️

[@druggy1868]

I've been a fan ever since you were in my country Kenya. I've seen so much of the world through you. It's made me realize just how huge and amazing the world truly is, paradoxically it has also made me realize just how small the world has become. Through you I've met amazing people in remote places of the world that i would likely never have seen even through the media and I've been left in awe of how similar yet so different we are. You seem to carry the spirit of the explorers of old who bravely ventured deep into unknown territory with little regard for their own safety, modern day travellers in comparison only visit familiar territory that would never actually excite the spirit of a true explorer.

[@chicarteldrug0unor0708]

Hi, druggy1868 which part are you from?

[@god6384]

@@chicarteldrug0unor0708 he is obviously some time traveler from 1868 that got stuck in Kenya

[@zinny999]

​@@god6384if God was soo cruel 😅

[@firstset7415]

Im so fortunate having been able to visit myanmar during the small window of opportunity. Its an amazing country with amazing people that just want peace..

[@StuartAnderson-xl4bo]

That's technically racist as they are more divise than that. You can't categorise whole countries that simply. If they all wanted peace there would be peace but many want to grow and sell drugs and many are in rebellion so quit the nonsense. No ethnic group as a whole are peaceful humans are violent

[@richardsimpson7776]

I too visited Myanmar in 2016. Such a great experience. It was like a child awaking to the world . Everyone was so positive about their future.

[@zinny999]

We yearn for peace because we really haven't had that stability for.over.80 years.

[@phuketrichard]

small window?? I first visited Burma in 1988 an have been going back often thru 2019 with over 7 trips between 2014 and 2019

[@motomason]

I drop everything when I see a new sabbatical video I’ve even quit a job to watch this ish! Dude you are one of the seven wonders of the world

[@SabbaticalTommy]

Damn hope that was a shitty job!

[@motomason]

@@SabbaticalTommy it was worth it Tommy! 🙃 keep rockin bro. You are killin it

[@MihirS84]

omg you really got me at 15:00 when you said you were going deep into Myanmar (illegally). We want you alive Tommy 😄we love your videos

[@OsmoticRelease]

I hope this gets a lot of views it's a beautiful part of the world beautiful man I wish I could go thank you for letting me live vicariously

[@OsmoticRelease]

Easily the best video you posted

[@ontheway-myanmar-burma]

As someone from Myanmar, it's both heartening and bittersweet to see outsiders curious about our country, especially during such tumultuous times. The reality of the situation here, post-coup, is incredibly complex and often dangerous. While I appreciate the curiosity and desire to explore, it's essential to acknowledge the gravity of the situation and the suffering that many of our people are enduring. Border areas like Longwa might offer glimpses of cultural exchange, but they also reflect the challenges and tragedies of displacement and conflict. It's a reminder of the resilience and interconnectedness of communities across borders, but also of the urgent need for peace and justice within Myanmar. Thank you for shedding light on this, but let's also keep the focus on supporting those affected and advocating for a better future for all Myanmar citizens.

[@khaingdar]

The letters on the board are 1. Ministry of education 2. Basic Education Department 3. Basic Education post- Primary School In the bottom, The left one is LonWah Thein Kha village. The right one is LaHel township.

[@SabbaticalTommy]

Thanks

[@ConstructiveApe]

Hey! I’ve been watching your videos for a while now and my social anxiety has improved a lot through seeing your interactions with strangers!

[@SabbaticalTommy]

Great to hear. Next step is to get out there yourself

[@ComedyHub-dz7sm]

What I love about Tommy is that he is so genuinely himself. An honest man with integrity. In a time where selling out for success is all too common where people put on a persona or are deceptive it makes me happy to see somebody doing honest work. Great job mr sabbatical

[@jackpot5115]

Seeing the way these people live in 2024 is grotesque and foul bk respect for their community

[@Q_QQ_Q]

He's honest that's why his videos average views only despite having top grade content. Looks like shadow banned

[@dizongmongzar8070]

Thank you Bro, for exploring the unique places of Nagaland which has lack of development. You are great brother,may God guide in every journey of your life, stay healthy.

[@EddieManning]

Fascinating film Tommy. I've been lucky enough to venture well into Myanmar on four occasions. Two were as a solo bicycle tourist in 2000 and 2016 (even camped in the jungle). More recently travelling by train and road in 2020 and 2023. The Burmese are some of the loveliest people in the world. Genuinely kind and interested in meeting foreigners. I never felt unsafe or in danger (of course I did not go to regions in conflict). Look forward to seeing more of your travels. Thanks!

[@WandererNirvana]

Is Myanmar open for tourism now? Can we just fly into Yangon walk around and take pics? I was lucky to go there in 2020.

[@EddieManning]

@@WandererNirvana You'll need a visa (unless you're from an exempt country). www.evisa.moip.gov.mm for full info. Travel advice from UK is at www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/myanmar or your home country. Some countries such as USA advise "do not travel" for their citizens.

[@brozb4chorez831]

Love from the Karen People of Burma Sabbatical, stay safe there!

[@tharp42]

I have always been so curious about this corner of India. Thanks for taking us with you.

[@wolfganghofmann3977]

Bro , I caught this one early , your vids are amazing and interesting , thanks for the entertainment , cheers 🍻 .

[@westsideroller1749]

Duh

[@jongilchrist7229]

Tommy you truly are a superstar in my book. I worry sometimes about you. Thank you for your presentations.

[@flatfish72]

Genuinely kind people, reminds me of old times when people still nice to eachother. City people are generally much more rude and selfish.

[@putusuabawa721]

Another excellent episode. Would never see this from any other travel bloggers. Thank you.

[@tluanga2103]

Nagas are one of the friendliest people I know. Awesome Video Tommy Much love from Mizoram.

[@yangerjamir0906]

Thank you for the kind words about my people. But we can also be stubborn as a mule. I guess there's a good and bad side in everyone.

[@simonfrancisluttrell5818]

I worked as a teacher in Myanmar, in Yangon, Mandalay and Naypyitaw, between 2012 to 2022. It is a beautiful country and I hope to return when it's safe (my business visa was cancelled in 2022 when I went on a weekend break in Bangkok and I have not been able to return...)

[@kenteo24]

Your videos seem to get riskier and grittier. I pray for your safety, health and shalom peace. Take care mate, and try to take it easy(ier) somewhat.

[@aviholichishi7611]

Nagaland is the safest place in India.

[@Q_QQ_Q]

​@@aviholichishi7611Nagas used to be Buddhist like their cousins in the neighbouring countries, that's where Naga word comes from . British divided the people and spread Christianity.

[@hilmirflyrheim]

Such inspiring philosohpy. Your Sabbatical can change the way we all think. Thank you and you must know that you have inspiration. Can't buy that with paper.

[@TheBlinky81]

Tommy, just found out about your channel a few days ago. I love every video I've watched. A lot of other travel vloggers sensationalize and politicize everything, or are completely ignorant to the history of the region they are in. You are nothing like that, and I am so glad to have found this refreshing channel!

[@aristonsaizoxic1048]

The view 8:24 looks stunning....the light coming from the sky to mountain....damn

[@jonathanmilo]

Another fascinating video. You give us a window into the lives of everyday people around the world. It’s very compelling and fascinating! Thank you.

[@rmmonline]

I love of this guys videos. Unlike the big travel bloggers that make millions of dollars thanks to KZbin, pretend to be “budget travels” Sabbatical is the real deal.

[@user-qh7mv8np2s]

Thanks for this. Got in your videos when you went to Japan. ありがとうございます。

[@CryptocurrencyInsider]

The people in Nagaland are so lovely :) I hope Myanmar can become a democratic country one day.

[@radootoorcan]

15:14 I stayed in Myanmar for a month last year. Mainly in Yangon but I also visited Bagan and Mandalay. Yes, there are many checkpoints on the roads but people are friendly. I had a military guy that even gave me a free ride back to the hotel in Bagan late in the evening just before the curfew. It's a beautiful country with very nice people. Yangon and Mandalay felt safe despite the military presence and tourists area allowed to enter. I applied for the evisa in advance and everything was smooth. I recommend you go there as soon as you can because you never know what happens in the future and the country gets closed again or worse.

[@ThePatriot-gm1fg]

The country has never been completely closed. However, at the moment its about as "closed" as you can get. Name even one other country where access by land is essentially prohibited.

[@chopsticksandtrains]

Awesome video Tommy. I traveled in Myanmar like a decade ago... got some pics and vids from there. This makes me hope that I'm able to dig up that footage. Some really spectacular places there. Stay safe out there on the road.

[@AnnNoya-r4k]

I pray for the people of Myanmar. I have a friend from there and she told me of the wars and her family there. I really enjoy your videos & places you travel. God Bless & thank you for sharing your travel experiences ❤

[@Fuerwahrhalunke]

The woman at 13:14 is so cute and respectful, it warms up my heart 🙂 I hope times will get better for these people in the not so long future. Sad how we don't hear anything about that region here in the west.

[@fairalways]

Hey Tommy! I have a Rohingya friend who now lives in a camp. Prior, when he first had to flee, I financed his buying of books for his tarp schoolroom in which he taught. Since then, I've helped pay for his daughter to sneak out of camp to go to college. They are among the worst refugee situations in the world, but we westerners are too focused on whatever our media points us to. My heart goes out to all the Rohingya and their futures. Meanwhile love to you as usual, Tommy, from my sofa in NY!

[@nilarmyint611]

what a unique individual you are. You always show us places a lot of us don't come across. very appreciative of what you do.

[@aramatena]

this is amazing, the people are so welcoming and kind

[@JeffMartin1]

This is a crazy video! Thanks and looking forward to more about Myanmar. You can indeed fly to Yangon and move on from there. You can go up to Mandalay and Inle and Bagan areas no problem.

[@MrBestfootforward]

Very moving. I'm not sure why . Great you are there tho , people show their trust in you right away as well as the chickens and all of village life. Well done Tom . I've actually cheered up now I've made this post.

[@andrewlayton1007]

Seeing this pop up made my day!

[@youknowdakine]

Tommy, you are the most excellent traveler on youtube, it's that simple, all the best to you my brother. Peace

[@kyikyi_6487]

These kind of videos is the reason why I'm subscribed

[@KaiVaiphei]

Thank you for exploring NE, I have been a subscriber for a long time and I am from a war torn state of Manipur in the Noth East region.

[@sta292]

amazing that you found this place. even more amazing that you went to it. thank you for sharing this experience.

[@evaumpo3606]

Channel is raw and authentic.

[@nativestories1443]

Your visit will have been a lot more emmersive had you got a local guide in Longwa.

[@kiowa1508]

They’re big…and made out of brass. Thanks for making us feel like we’re right there with you.

[@MrTraveller.]

Myanmar 🇲🇲 is a great place to travel & explore.

[@cholio96]

Thank you for all the great videos friend. Keep on traveling 😁

[@ChickenDeek]

The sun rays coming down from the clouds are incredibly beautiful at 8:40, wish I was there. What a breathtaking view to go along with it!

[@channarosenblatt8197]

Thanks!

[@chingshomashom234]

Sir! Thank you for visited my home town.. Stay safe wherever you are..

[@TorresAssociatesCPAsLLC]

You the best Tom! Keep it up!

[@sunilshegdeable]

You are brave man. All the best. Take care.

[@robc7881]

Been looking forward to this; looks beautiful up there with lovely selfless people.

[@fungary1984]

Great video, very interesting to see this part of India. I live close to the border with Burma (in Thailand) and hope to someday be allowed to visit again.

[@NoSugarThanks]

Pitt-Rivers museum in Oxford U.K has some exhibits from Wa-tribe that Tommy visited which include shrunken heads.Kept as trophies.Great Vlog once again

[@thisnthat7760]

Tommy is in India in Naga land ..not in China

[@thecraftingworkshop]

what a cool vlog, raw unfiltered , love it

[@johncopeland3826]

Stunningly natural visions of the most beautiful kind possible ,Tommy ! Can you imagine opening your living room curtains every morning and being greeted with such unbelievable views ? You have the job of 10 lifetimes my friend ...stay safe and continued success in your discoveries ... all the best from Scotland .

[@neerajsharma-ls9vk]

Thanks for showing this part of India. I could never think of going there

[@raco-al7124]

I just felt in love with these people. I will look deeper into their history. Thank you...

[@georgemoore7196]

You my man are a guy who really knows your way around SE Asia. I can't believe you did this trip.

[@bukhotsuritobukhotsurito]

New subscriber from Dimapur, Nagaland

[@RobertLouisMoore]

Started watching your channel while visiting Thailand last November, first time leaving the US. Keep it up, i love seeing all tyese people and places awesome bro

[@macmamab]

Love your channel! Thanks for all you do!

[@stevegand]

I think you dodged a bullet literally and figuratively on this trip. Another great adventure.

[@VARMOT123]

What are you talking about?

[@thisnthat7760]

Idk about the Myanmar side... But over here in nagaland side , nobody will mess with a random traveller. Ofc we have multiple rebel groups but they are not barbaric or desperate enough to rob a random traveller.. I bet my last rupee that if he met a rebel group , they'll welcome him,feed him, entertain him and drop him off wherever he wants to go. Nagaland may be a "rebel state" ... But guess? It's the safest state in India.. the yearly average crime rate is 0.03 % ... The arrested are 100% drug runners 😂😂😂 ..

[@matiasmazzo2938]

Hi from Argentina 🇦🇷. I loved how you welcomed the good herb the youngin offered you. Happy 420.

[@mtemwang6701]

Messi Messi Messi

[@chiefpanda7040]

@@mtemwang6701 Messi Messi Messi #1 #1 #1 Campeon Campeon Campeon

[@MeTube_Sk]

Ankara Messi goallllllll

[@Gruezi583]

Yay another sabbatical video

[@KethoYhome]

Really impressed bro God bless..

[@jimcowden733]

Your videos are super interesting man must be cool to be able to travel like that.

[@permelin2233]

Before the civil war i visited Myanmar on a business trip. I was suprised how easy it was to get a Visa, nobody asked me, I came by car passin the border. But when I was checking in at the hotel they asked for visa. So the next day I went to immigration/police office, and they issued on directly fot a small fee. 5 months later I came back but this by plane, no visa again and they checked at arrival but again I showed my expired one and they just laught followed me to "immigration" and once again, boom 10min a small fee, with recits again. Didn't expect that. Feel very sorry for them, tragic, and I really liked the people the diversity of different people inherent groups and so friendly and extremely funny. And thanks for content you publish 🙏

[@qthemusiq4461]

It is new year in SE Asia. They were celebrating in Thailand and Cambodia also

[@scintillam_dei]

Khmer ancestors probably came through Burma thousands of years ago.

[@robertraymond348]

New year for the Buddhist only, not the entire SEA.

[@MK-gn1nz]

Mingalarbar! Welcome to Myanmar!

[@williamgamelisenaya793]

Wow Tommy ,i don't know whether you're brave or gud damn crazy,i think you're both & we love 💕 you all the same. Nuff respect Bless up💝

[@CultureDrift]

Wow, what an incredible journey! The way you navigated through the border between India and Myanmar was fascinating. Has anyone else here crossed such unique borders before?

[@250sabre]

Good show Tommy !! The Great Explorer !!!

[@angh4803]

We are a proud Naga first but it seem you have not visited Angh place thats between burma and india so sad, and ya under Longwa Angh there are more than 60 villages in myanmar and around 20 village in india we are siblings dont divide as like india burma not only that you can find Naga-self administration region in burma side too they too are proud Naga not Myanmar or india . We are free people . Anyhow we really appreciate you for covering my hometown region mate ! Keep exploring keep learning !!

[@arundhatifit]

That is so cool! The feeling of being united beyond country borders.

[@audreyslim3902]

😮😮😮 o m g another brave warrior good luck be safe all the way 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@TravelWithBradley]

You actually did it. I might just do the same as you and come on through to Myanmar. Wow.

[@kyawmintun2660]

@Sabbatical You must have great experiences on your journey to Myanmar. You were really lucky, you have been to Naga Self-Administered Zone. As for me, even as a Burmese, I haven’t been there yet. Such a wonderful experience!

[@Totoroto187]

I went to visit Yangon and a beach side in Rakhine state, Myanmar like just a few weeks before you uploaded this video, it's a beautiful country with a very diverse population and unique culture. It's a shame what's happening there currently, you can see the greed and lust for power of human beings in full display. The innocent are always the ones who suffer.

[@vankilaya]

Good stuff, Tommy.. very good... thanks for wandering..

[@Jacj_]

Inviting you to come visit Myanmar again another time, “legally” ❤

[@azm.6947]

Perfect channel to start weekend morning. Thx

[@todemery2622]

Brother you are braver than me , great video , thanks and be careful

[@JUSLUKING]

thanks for another adventure, you have shown places that I never knew they existed and I'll never be able to travel,,,as always I await to follow you to the next place.. Peace

[@cgtatted4145]

My favorite KZbinr tommyyyyyyy! Thank goodness you uploaded my brother from another.

[@omegapointsingularity6504]

I always look forward to your next episode, I have like 5 content creators for youtube that I watch on the weekend when their stuff drops. I love your stuff!

[@tsnaga3846]

Beautiful..!!

[@jackstarr4726]

Even before the civil war there were checkpoints at certain places & Sabbatical wouldn't have gotten very far into Myanmar & still wouldn't. Seeker of the Way channel is my favorite with videos from South-East Asia with deep knowledge & strange places! ;)

[@2justbeme666]

Another interesting and informative video. Thanks !!

[@TheGracehew]

Much Thanks Sabbatical ~ Much Appreciated for your AmaZing travels & information!👍👍👍☺️

[@arman_garaev]

Respect from Uzbekistan 👍🏻 Good Travel 🧳

[@sonevongkot6046]

Thanks for sharing.. be safe 🙏🙏🙏

[@iulian919]

Great video, thank you, wait for more savage locations like this one. 💯🙏🏻

[@swankyb9454]

That area is beautiful, but it was really brave of you to cross that border by yourself. You have actual headhunters lurking and what if you had been stopped by the rebels in Myannmar and been kidnapped !?? You are crazy but I love this channel.

[@thisnthat7760]

No... Our ancestors are headhunter, and we have multiple rebel groups but we are not barbaric, we are not in middle East or Somalia or whatever... We leave people alone .. our beef is with the government of India.. not random people

[@alfalee2798]

知道這位老兄在中國住了幾年, 能說一些不錯的中國普通話, 你應該會看懂中文吧. 非常感謝這位老兄不畏艱辛地到一些生活條件相對原生態的地方旅遊拍攝, 上傳給感興趣的人觀看, 可增長知識.

[@musical_lolu4811]

Xièxiè

[@longtaoyou2931]

是的，尤其是中国人被禁止进入印度东北地区。之前的锡金视频，我也是第一次知道印度藏人对西藏的最近发展近乎无知。印度对其少数民族和少数宗教的洗脑和愚民教育太惊人了。

[@sturmpelz1277]

你怎么认为？中国是接管吉贝特并驱逐宗教人士的国家

[@servantofaeie1569]

The R in Myanmar is supposed to be silent, but it was put in there so British people can say it. If it were up to Americans we'd spell it Myanmaw.