Russian Beach in Zanzibar 🇷🇺🇹🇿 (#29)

Tourism is booming in Zanzibar again, and it's mostly thanks to Eastern Europe. Russians and Ukranians have been pouring into Zanzibar by the truckloads recently, and the Zanzibaris are rushing to learn Russian. I traveled to Kendwa and Nungwi in the north to see what was up.
#zanzibar #tanzania #sabbatical

[@kudraally6492]

Kudos for respecting the local culture and learning some Swahili. Mad respect

[@SabbaticalTommy]

It's just not the same if I don't

[@emmanuelmacha1222]

Hakuna Matata is a Swahili word. The movie Lion King took it from Tanzania. Is not like all Zanzibarians have seen the movie.

[@Islandicus]

@@SabbaticalTommy Exactly. You get a completely different impression of a place if you can speak some of the language. You are the best ambassador for Tanzania!

[@kosteaproduction]

@@SabbaticalTommy that's what she said

[@queengoddess1295]

Hey what's good I love your video's yo take care and God bless u 🤗♥️

[@peacelove728]

Kudos for speaking decent basic Russian. Especially for an American who also speaks Swahili, and probably more.

[@allann5256]

You need to watch his Garissa trip. His Arabic is really really good.

[@aaron2424]

He also speaks Spanish, French, Mandarin, Shanghainese, Luganda and Portuguese

[@robtennapel78]

@@aaron2424 How!?!??

[@32braveheart]

@@aaron2424 Don't forget Swahili and Patois.

[@32braveheart]

@@robtennapel78 He seems to be a language genius. He picks up languages so quickly it's almost miraculous.

[@Koshy210]

Damn..the crystal blue water is so inviting!

[@abrahamlidholm9007]

Tanzania.... keep your borders open 🙏🏾👍🏾💕

[@derrickmutuma7185]

Hi, I am Kenyan and your videos help me see Tanzania in a way I have never seen before.

[@emmanuelmarch6534]

Me too

[@waltinco51]

You’re polyglot! My respects! With travelers like you it’s interesting to learn about other countries and cultures! Thank you and take care!

[@allann5256]

I just tweeted that ! This guy is a real polyglot.

[@romethepacifist3222]

That intro of him by the water really looked like paradise at the edge of the world

[@mamboamer4491]

Hello

[@SarahLibogomalove]

Nungwi beaches.....cleanest and the best in Tz

[@GriotDNB]

And then you find out there's Russians. Spoil any holiday location.

[@SlamDunkRecordsTV]

This is interesting...I like how you just switch languages

[@Marcyvom]

You most have an amazing system of learning languages quickly and effectively. It’s very admirable what you do man. Great content man! Tks! Take care of yourself out there

[@0shizznes0]

I saw what you did there lol. telling the guy to play music loud as your leaving the beach with all those relaxing russians 😅 👍

[@benjaminsmith2287]

You're my kind of traveler. Expensive resorts can be anywhere by a beach and be very similar. These Russian people bore me. There are Russians that excite me, but not these. Going to a place and learning their language and communicating with folks that live in villages, that's real traveling and really experiencing a place. Because you speak in their language, are respectful, are adventurous, and a bit kinda crazy to do some of what you do, I've subscribed to your channel. And I'm also from New York.

[@SabbaticalTommy]

Nice. Yeah I've never been on a cruise or stayed at a 5 star resort, it's just not for me. The real experience is talking to the people

[@agoodlife2]

This how to travel, cruise ships are nothing but floating malls, I travel to experience new cultures, not the ones I just left

[@IvanIvanov-vy7pt]

Ben, many Russian women today travel for the purpose of getting laid(a lot), especially if they are there without their husbands! Fact!

[@greatestever5674]

Ben... Yes i totally agree with you. Im Russian myself and i spent about 8 years in Kenya and could visited tanzania several times. Know some basic swahili, luo and kikuiyu languages. But the problem is that whenever I talk to someone here they automatically switch to English, all of them, including my wife 😂 but on Kenya, especially in Nairobi swahili is stronly mixed with english and few other local languages.. The outcome is called Shang. So probably thts why they prefer English here unlike the coastal regions or tanzania. Generally speaking majority of my fellow Russians bore me as well)) i always try to convince them to learn English as it is a gate to other cultures. As for me i did it when i was a kid)) thanks to video games, because our English program in schools suck(

[@IvanIvanov-vy7pt]

@@greatestever5674 8 лет прожить в стране и НЕ изучить языка толком- просто позор😲👎🤔

[@dlasky]

Just binge-watched all your Tanzania videos and want more! Lol... Good job for learning the native language before traveling, makes the vlogs more interesting.

[@SabbaticalTommy]

Hope that wasn't too painful! There'll be more to come...I need to learn some sheng before I go to Nairobi

[@jodiescott01]

@@SabbaticalTommy Unreal lingo brother, how did you get so good, I'm moving to Tanzania this Friday? Great communication man, great vibes. Best wishes.

[@sshem]

@@SabbaticalTommy Sheng changes alot by the time you will be in nairobi you will find a whole different set of new words

[@JamalAli-ps1us]

@@SabbaticalTommy better to just learn mpre swahili and of course you're good at english. Sheng can change so frequently that even i who lives just south of nairobi in mombasa find myself baffled when i go there. But you can easily get by with just english in nairobi especially nowadays.

[@jsuswaram]

@@SabbaticalTommy Bro be careful not everyone will appreciate you recording. Just don't want to see you harmed though your intentions are harmless.

[@tinad721]

I could watch you every day. Your Swahili is better than mine

[@johnaustin6667]

Love this channel, the way he “culturally explores”.

[@abbymmari741]

Next time when buying small goods give out small money. Like when you bought those bananas for 300TZS use one thousand or five hundred shilling coins to reduce the hassle for change.

[@amriz7026]

Hakuna Matata is not Zanzibari, this is originated from musician group in Kenya who started singing about Kenya Hakuna Matata, Zanzibar Music is mainly Taraab. I AM Zanzibari born and done all my education there, but a lot of so called Zanzibari Tourist guides needs to be educated about history of Zanzibar, they have been distorting the history and they tell tourist lots of lies about Zanzibar, at least I see you have done your home work on the real history. Even now the original Zanzibari dialect is disappearing slowly.

[@Sergei1981TV]

Автор молодец, очень весёлый и общительный! Спасибо тебе за съёмки, познавательно и интересно!!! Удачного путешествия!

[@cobwebtheorem7538]

@Amri Hilal Spot on! Hakuna Matata was a very famous pop song by Them Mushrooms from Mombasa. I wonder why the deliberate misinformation about the phrase by some.

[@tloco9551]

really nice guy, much more symphatic and respectful than many other bloggers !! A lot of props!

[@32braveheart]

9:11 Apparently Kobe Bryant faked his death.

[@KandMe1]

Its a gift to have ability with languages like you do.

[@maximr6576]

Yep. He is multilingual and it seems it comes so easy!

[@gearoiddom]

I was surprised at the blasé reactions to his language skills from both Russians and locals.

[@povilas007]

even though I admire his multilingual skills, his Russian is nothing special, so I guess thats why they are not that impressed (and they don't know that he can speak many languages).

[@faisalwaafrica7478]

You speka very good swahili mate. Huko vinzur sana kuzungumza kiswahil keep going🏃‍♂️

[@maratchasanov7235]

Keep on filming and thinking outside the box, great content

[@pumpupthevolume4775]

Tom, you crack me up. Your interactions are awkward and entertaining at the same time. Admire your attempts at the various languages. You remind me of my approach in those types of situations. I also agree lounging on the beach gets boring after a short time. Meeting people and having adventures are much preferred.

[@karmakameleon113]

Who is Mike? Lol

[@pumpupthevolume4775]

@@karmakameleon113 Oops. Got my youtubers mixed up. Fixed. Thx.

[@BLackPEsa777]

I have watched your videos before, and did not subscriber. But after watching your interaction with those maasai women at the beach and supporting their business when you did not have to. New subscriber. You are a real one.

[@MrTraveller.]

Great to see another fellow long term traveller off the beaten path, speaking local language & learning the culture. I hitch hiked up to that beach in Northern Zanzibar, Tanzania 🇹🇿 back in 2003 on a trip through East Africa Kenya 🇰🇪 to Cape Town. Cheers from a Canadian long term traveller (+18 years abroad travelling to 76 Countries so far, 11 in Africa ) currently living in Taiwan 🇹🇼

[@willy7968]

I admire people like you…. Like how did you do it, I’m a traveller also but I always go back home… what do you do in Taiwan

[@MrTraveller.]

@@willy7968 I teach ESL & run my own business. I love Working & living abroad

[@jojo2021]

Im amazed by your diversity in Languages. Well done Sabbatical 👏✔👍👌😀

[@siyadanisa6523]

hi

[@jojo2021]

@@siyadanisa6523 👋

[@dncviorel]

I'm digging this interviews a lot, keep them coming. Thanks for the upload!

[@hassanmpwepwe3826]

your welcome again tanzania

[@mwangi6885]

during traveling can peak local language is great .

[@JohnStewart223]

The weed part was funny

[@JayTh3Gamer]

🤣

[@shanti888]

I truly admire your ability to get along with all peoples. It’s particularly difficult when you’re a foreigner and everybody expects a matabish ! And you speak so many languages with the best accent!! Well done!

[@ambiencewithandrew]

Saw you recommended as a good watch on the r/MisterBald subreddit. Great video man, very natural and I love the conversations with the locals.

[@SabbaticalTommy]

Wow, that's pretty cool and thanks. Welcome aboard

[@mikewhite255]

I'd be broke in a minute 🤣 I can't say no to people when it's their livelyhood and I know I make so much more in America. They are selling stuff for like a buck or two it's hard to say no but I guess if you don't a buck or two adds up to a couple grand in a week .

[@trawsoza2926]

Push over lol

[@jojo2021]

@Mike White same boat. Lol. Worse off is I couldn't bring myself to bargain with them. Sabbatical is Africanised in tgis way ...lol.

[@gueguense8258]

Yes, then the whole town will hear about you and you’ll be followed everywhere you go.

[@Heat3YT2]

He is like Chris Rock. “How much for one rib?”

[@markthompson8656]

Me too. When my Ghanaian wife and I go to the street market she told me not to pay what they ask at first. She will do the haggling. and get much lower price.

[@TheSwede70]

I found you a few days ago. You are amazing with languages and I like the content. New subscriber!

[@zeinabshosy409]

Watu wa zanzibar ni wakarimu sana.

[@metfan099]

My man is like “ok thanks for the chat, bye!” and the Russian babe is all disappointed lol

[@wolololer]

yeah i feel like he cut off the conversation too quick dont get why, the girl also wanted to talk it seems

[@borattopaz4592]

Lol yup

[@nathanliberman]

Да норм вообще. Пришел в Занзибар потому что экзотика

[@fakhrussalhin3149]

probably because he wants to interact more with the locals. his only interest in the Russians was his curiosity in knowing why so many Russian/Ukrainian tourists visit there. idk i'm just guessing

[@MorganMcGinnis]

well, yeah.... he didnt offer her 3000 crowns for sex lol

[@garywalker4945]

"I like everyone"...what a beautiful quote!

[@edwardcristina9309]

I am glad to have come across your channel I left Nairobi in 1956 and have only a few native word in my vocab left but since listening to some of your conversations many word have come to mind, and for that I thank you ,keep it up and keep safe, kwaheri bwana asante .(Melb Australia )🐸

[@1310Robbo]

That’s cool Edward

[@baddestjoanna-michellesmit5578]

Tanzania looks like caribean shacks , we are the same ! It's so gratifying , love it

[@daver.2871]

I've kind of gotten sucked into your videos over the past few days. It never ceases to amaze me how much the same life is among simple people the world over. I've lived much of my life in Asia and except for the language and the appearance of the people in your videos, any of them could have been shot in Asia or South America. Right down to the sachets of shampoo hanging on the string across all the little home storefronts. I have enjoyed watching the chill vibe of the people in your videos.

[@derickjones2546]

This guy has a uncanny ability to learn different languages I'm still totally slow with Spanish

[@josetrujillo738]

You’re awesome Tommy! Thank You for sharing these videos with us!

[@alfredomunoz8361]

Once again great video!!! It won't be long before you have tens of thousands of subscribers.

[@aidooedna]

Very much in love with your videos, brilliant idea of you immersing yourself in the country, culture, etc, your interactions with the locals is just beautiful to watch but most especially you have a lovely personality 🤗

[@onlydab5655]

The knowledge you have of these people and their demeanor seems like it has ensured your safety a few times. I'm only a handful of videos in, so far but you definitely put a ton of work into your craft. It shows.

[@baddestjoanna-michellesmit5578]

My style and the weed indeedd yesss to Tanzania! Lol I was goig there nay way now I'm more excited ! Lol

[@pendael02]

You are in love with Zanzibar bro

[@nastheboss.baishe2799]

I miss home man..hope u having a good time...kendwa beach ipo poa sana

[@mopessa2503]

Karibu nyumbani bro!

[@baazbana]

I have see enough of this guy now to know that he is the Jeremy Wade of traveling. He prefers to be in somebody’s village speaking their language. Polyglot traveler. Real experiences. I feel like I get a better perspective of African village life from this guy. That Zanzibar beach is beautiful. Also he is a savage😂 That guy was like I want a banana and he told him the store is over there go get one 😂

[@vitalycleptsoff7757]

Kendwa the best! Привет from Siberia!

[@123uzuz]

Reckon this guy could be a spy, giving his languages

[@joejones9520]

shhh...

[@leonrobinson8180]

The name's Bond. Tom Bond....

[@rattusnorvegicus4380]

I thought maybe a shepherd?

[@sepetuko]

He is

[@ssimba2785]

td You must be a undercover agent to know that.

[@geoffreyanguyo4616]

OK..OK...OK...OK...This is way better than the travel shows on Nat Geo people..kudos

[@mpforeverunlimited]

Congrats on 1k!

[@SabbaticalTommy]

Good to see people like this channel for some strange reason

[@j-dub8369]

It is helping me learn Swahili. I appreciate it 👍

[@ItsLahai]

Thank you for this vlog.

[@SabbaticalTommy]

Thanks for watching, dada!

[@ItsLahai]

@@SabbaticalTommy Dada

[@SabbaticalTommy]

@Rahayloy N Just changed it 😂

[@MrLisbe]

Very sad with Magafuli... hope Tansania stays open....

[@africaine4889]

They should close I think. All those tourist bringing rona with them

[@godfreygeffi3865]

Our new president promised everything will be as expected.

[@AT-gu8by]

@@africaine4889 Of corse they’re bringing in the rona!

[@MrLisbe]

@@AT-gu8by @Godfrey Geffi @African Nobody brings something... There is no problem with pathogens. It is a political problem. Now die the people because of vacc and will very ill. Go to telegram ' cov... vacccine victims'...

[@mohamedbaridhwan3017]

At 7:20.. actually the lion King took the phrase from us. We've always been saying 'hakuna matata!'

[@SuperWilliamholmes]

In these countries every regular person says "Buy me this!" or "give me money to buy this!"

[@openbob6656]

just looking for handouts

[@madeofmetal94]

The fake sip at the beginning cracked me up 😅

[@arahmantvonline]

The Genius KZbinr

[@dharmabob2]

How the hell did you learn these languages. Amazing! Well done! Love the way you interact with the people

[@mimim868]

I was looking at our tourism numbers and it was strange how many Russians visited for the first half of this year. Glad to know we make an excellent backup!

[@murattywamuratty9778]

Uyoo anae uza bangi ajue Anatafutwa kaingia mwenyewe na ushahidi ndo huu

[@chiedzamurahwa8708]

Iam so impressed by sabbaticals ability to speak bantu based languagses.. please learn shona and come to zimbabwe

[@jimjones2757]

Great channel bro

[@sgt.grinch3299]

All Americans should see videos concerning how the rest of the world lives.

[@joejones9520]

yep, people dont know how lucky they are to live in usa and for so many to say they hate it, wow, they are naive.

[@claudioteixeira5917]

All black Americans should see!

[@JC201039]

How does this guy speak so many languages. Im shocked every video at how well this man can adapt. Youre the next Bald and Bankrupt my friend.,

[@bokononbryan]

Minus the predation that dude is notorious for. And Sabbatical's videos are way more interesting.

[@LogsMaggot]

Oof this title didn't age very well lol

[@arsalankhan8751]

@Sabbatical, I must say you are very good in languages. As an American, it’s so nice to see you speaking so many different languages. I would like to be a polyglot like you. I have a question. In your videos, Why does it seem like you are not really interested in traveling or you are not really enjoying traveling ? You seem very unemotional and not very warm and friendly compared to other KZbin travel vloggers. Is it a New York thing or is it just your personality ?

[@ipyanahmajor]

Safari Lager.....🇹🇿

[@ylracci]

previete...you da truth..ur humor is great..lol endelea

[@1Surinamer]

This guy is good, how many languages does he know....mad respect. If this man continues his video with his personality he will become big on YT. Hes got my blessings. Great Trip 👍 12:11 lovely smile on that pretty girl, reminds me of my daughter ❤️️

[@professor-maima]

CIA

[@moodnjovu4694]

🤣🤣🤣uyoo anaeuza bangi daaa😂😂

[@nuruleonard959]

😂😂😂 Eti mmarekani mweusi ww

[@bigshrimp6458]

Great time to get recommended this

[@aiyaavibes7610]

At 8:25 ...The local told you ...One banana Cost 100 Tshillings ...But it's funny enough you thought it was 300 Tshillings ...... That is why he said ( you are helping me )

[@SabbaticalTommy]

Ahhh! His Swahili was so hard to understand haha Now I finally get it

[@aiyaavibes7610]

So next time practice the word .... mia moja or mia....Means 100... So some one can say... Mia...Or Mia moja ... means..100 Also mia tano...Or jelo...Means 500 And buku moja ..Or elfu moja or elfu means ...1000 Buku tano or elfu tano...Means 5000 Mwekundu wa msimbazi or elfu kumi...Means 10,000 Just remember this ...And everything will be fine

[@Tino_Official_tz]

Umefanya vizuri kumuelezea. 👏👏👏

[@eddyvillejracamosie5562]

Hahah u got robbed 200 Tshs lol, the guy said ndizi moja Mia Moja, and u offered him Mia Tatu hahaha

[@ravegdog6939]

@aiyaa!Vibes! Lies

[@citizenm9590]

I been following from your Mexico trip videos as latino you got more love and channel grew that's the power of Africa. When I travel I'm going to visit African countries what you are doing it's important because the western world have been spreading lies about Africa it's important people in the ground showing how beautiful the peope culture are.

[@AjTory]

When r u going to come?

[@AjTory]

I hope ur still coming!

[@MrAlkazal]

Brilliant video thats 2 ive watched and definitely most informative looking forward to watching more we are going over in November from Scotland and hope not as many Russians 🤣thanks for the videos 👍

[@SabbaticalTommy]

Awesome. The Russians may have moved on to Thailand by then haha

[@MrAlkazal]

@@SabbaticalTommy cheers for your response we are also going to dar es salaam for a week before zanzibar catch up for a beer in the yacht club 😂😂

[@MrAlkazal]

@@SabbaticalTommy looks like Tanzania and zanzibar will have to wait for an other year they are in the red zone here in Britain so no chance of use getting there 😒😒

[@pilot60-287]

Russians like Scotland. But why dont you like Russians?

[@bellami86]

Yes russians would also avoid dead drunk scotts tattoed just like they were released from prison recently, with their dumb stag parties. Tanzania is now closed for russians so you can enjoy only company of your shouting fellows around

[@sahima-shreq7301]

It's favourite beach to me 🥰🥰😍😍😍🤜🇹🇿🤛

[@farhatomar7495]

Karibu tena broo

[@khalimudodoma6045]

nice

[@namulondobeth8345]

I love this

[@cgarcia7614]

Dude! I have been watching your videos quite a lot recently, and I am really impressed! you have a real talent for languages! respect my friend

[@squidward6907]

rn im working hard to get more money so i can travel around the world asap just like you, you're my inspiration man

[@chrisoconnor3119]

Bro where in the U.S.A. are you from? Such a linguist! Bravo Sir.

[@franklinrussell3042]

You cracked those ladies up! Humor is without borders!

[@felix-do4yj]

you are one interesting guy, watching uganda

[@SabbaticalTommy]

Nice! Ogamba ki? I hope to go to Uganda soon!

[@felix-do4yj]

@@SabbaticalTommy Tewali , you are more than welcome to Uganda

[@alexkalish8288]

Impressive video amigo - Russian and Swahili plus a great interaction with the people .. enjoy yourself.

[@sahilrajaking7265]

Mambo vp karibu Tanzania

[@ckmp]

Its kind of annoying when you think having a wholesome conversation with someone and then being asked for money

[@DennisRay99]

Yep

[@qswedasf]

Lots of them are like that. Not everyone - but they see it as they'll never see you again, so might as well hustle you for cash.

[@ckmp]

@@qswedasf lmao 🤣

[@christopherjosef5164]

I’ve apparently kinda noticed that in Berlin as well. Many people may approach you with a smile, you think they are being friendly but a few mins into the conversation and you realize that they are trying to sell you a product or service. Find it sad that people can’t talk to you genuinely without wanting something in return especially financial wise. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@ckmp]

@@christopherjosef5164 yea so not cool

[@baddestjoanna-michellesmit5578]

U went with out me ! This is still on my places to go !!! Wow ! Thanks for the this upload nonetheless

[@meddy92]

I just subscribed, great content my men .

[@theevanpyle]

Zanzibar Tanzania 🇹🇿 is beautiful

[@amismuhitira507]

Africa is amazing 🇦🇮🇦🇮

[@Никит-а]

I am almost Russian, Finnish roots, I live in Siberia :)

[@dhavaljdesai]

Love your videos bro. Very simple and all about exploration. Keep up the good work!

[@Balochonmove]

*Zanzibari beaches are really great and I would love to travel there... but these days it's really hard to travel as you don't know when lockdown starts anywhere and there would be no flights. But I am amazed by seeing these white sand beaches in Zanzibar.* 😉 from #Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@Reth_Hard]

I might not be a professional about decoding people's body language but if you look closely at this girl's hands just a bit after 0:40 I think it's pretty clear what is actually in her mind... ;)

[@markwhalen1]

Watching from Talkeetna Alaska.. good job! Well done again.

[@chiedzamurahwa8708]

Zanzibar is beautiful i hope to go some day

[@guynelson2341]

Seems like a cool place to hang out in.

[@Travecmo]

Love the honesty

[@pascaldavid9419]

Am amazed by how you speak and understand swahili. You interact so well with the locals like you have lived there many years. East Africa suits you. Put a land mark there!