Inside The "North Korea" of Africa 🇪🇷: How It Really Is (

[@SabbaticalTommy]

Eritrea! One of the hardest countries in the world to visit, I made it. Now it's time to make the most of it.

[@salitreco1]

Hello from mendocino California

[@digitalsplit9312]

2nd and a like, greetings from Los Angeles!!

[@JM-xg7xo]

very interesting , thank you for the enlightening video

[@yegnaTech1]

Greeting, from Ethiopia.

[@sarahtyson2676]

So there you are! Stay safe! A Mineola Fan

[@shawnyepes2389]

I love Eritreans, met a cool Eritrean guy and we spoke in Italian together. We talked about how Eritrea has the best pizza in Africa. Much love to Eritrean people may you prosper 🇪🇷

[@eridon111]

My God, the pharmacy belonged to my grandfather, the guy with the hat is my uncle. I grew up in that neighborhood in the 80s an 90s and left in 2000. Brings joy and sadness at the same time. It's bitter sweet but I still miss my home.

[@SabbaticalTommy]

Wow. All of your family left?

[@josephmaina-vm1lc]

​@@eridon111come and develop your country don't stay for along in other countries your home need you🙏🙏

[@eridon111]

@josephmaina-vm1lc no one wants to leave their home and live in another man's country, but when the options are limited due to the policy, suppression, and iron fist ruling of the government, then you'll do whatever it takes to survive. I've seen so many of my peers thrown in prison for years for no justified reason with no due process, no trial no judge. You just get picked up and disappear. It's like playing russian roulette every day you wake up.

[@kebronmussie-d1g]

And then they will call you ከዳዓ for saying the truth@@eridon111

[@NAraya-nt5xw]

@@eridon111 that's not true at all where do you get that.

[@samspeakslanguages-co7xy]

I'm from Boston and there are SO many Eritreans here. I went to high school with lots of them and had some Eritrean teachers, too. Always really sweet people, I've only had great experiences. I'm glad that my neighbor at 4:16 is bringing his kids up with both cultures.

[@Toronto6]

They’re Ethiopians originally before a university dropout guy started a gurella war and broke away from Ethiopia. He’s been a president since 1993. They broke up from Ethiopia in 1991.

[@nnn-qv7fu]

@@Toronto6 there was not a country called Ethiopia. It was an empire like the Romans but smaller. Imagine saying North Europe was Italian until they broke away.

[@pb6839]

I used to live in the USA and my coworker was an Eritrean celebrity. Despite no Americans caring about her at all, some Eritrean immigrants found her and started stalking the business and eventually she had to leave the job because of it. I never understood why she worked a temp job in the USA, but would travel to Eritrea for shows. And why she didn’t just live there,

[@mikael3245]

@@Toronto6 you believe that Ethiopia is one of the few african countries which are not colonized, but Eritrea was colonized by many colonizers like the ottoman turks Egyptians Italians British for over 500 years and then in 1962 Eritrea should get its independence like libya and somalia but Americans and Europeans used their hegemony and connected Eritrea with Ethiopia by federation without the will of the eritrean people which led to the 30 years of armed struggle that freed Eritrea in 1991 by defeating the Ethiopian forces and officially declared its independence in 1993 after the people of Eritrea voted 99.9% infavour of independence in the UN observed referendum held April 1993, this is the truth you don't want others to know.

[@clipaqua8848]

keep dreaming🤣 eritrea is its own country❤ we know you are not eritrean@@Toronto6

[@kinduasmamaw9706]

As an Ethiopian who was born and raised in Asmara, I can honestly say that this city is still one of my favorite places to live. Guys, there aren't many cities in the world that can match Asmara's beauty, elegance, and neatness. Dear Sabbatical, I believe you ignored to visit and show some of the most important historical sites in Asmara, like the US Military Camp (Kagnew Station) and Traits A, B, C, and D, which were constructed by the US Government to maintain control over communication satellites covering the Middle East, Far East, African Horn of Africa

[@adulis73]

All the tracts are gone and Kagnew has been renamed Denden Camp.

[@kinduasmamaw9706]

Even though it has been replaced by Denden, Kagnew Station remains the place where we spent our childhoods and is still widely recognized by its previous name among all Ethiopians and Eritreans as well as the CIA itself. Seeing Kagnew Station in its current condition is heartbreaking. It appears to be a slump area. @@adulis73

[@kinduasmamaw9706]

@@adulis73 Even though it has been replaced by Denden, Kagnew Station remains the place where we spent our childhoods and is still widely recognized by its previous name among all Ethiopians and Eritreans as well as the CIA itself. Seeing Kagnew Station in its current condition is heartbreaking. It appears to be a slump area

[@kagnewcobra5228]

@@kinduasmamaw9706 Loved my time at Kagnew. I think most did.

[@kinduasmamaw9706]

@@kagnewcobra5228 The best period of our time in Kagnew was not under the EPLF but rather during the Emperor Haileselassie and President Mengistu -Derg era

[@tantrayukina4507]

So clean love Asmara Eritrea 🇪🇷 from Kenya 🇰🇪 with love

[@sofoniasdaniel5547]

As an Eritrean I rather have dirty streets and have freedom like in Kenya.

[@thecomebackking737]

I’m Eritrean 36 years old, I have only lived or seen Eritrea for 1 years when I was 10. It has been 26 years since I last seen the country I’m glad you are visiting my country. My greeting from the UK.🤝

[@foxmoontp]

Is it hard for you to get back in? Why so long?

[@toxxyg8]

Your Country? No chance!

[@lanteTV1]

@@foxmoontp Life in Eritrea is a nightmare. As long as you live, you are a free slave labor servant of the government, but when you die, you will be free. Your skeleton will be given to your parents

[@thecomebackking737]

@@foxmoontp no one left, both my parents dead with in 9 months. I blamed my country for their death however now I understand that my country has got nothing to do with their death. So soon I will visit my country🤲🏽🙏

[@ghjsdkfs]

I visited when I was ten with my family. I went back alone when I was 27, it was a wonderful trip. It feels like home whether you’re family is there or not. I strongly encourage you to go soon that’s a great age to go. The trip influenced my life From 27-33 years old, which are pivotal years. This is a good time for you to go back.

[@MrSketchyCharacter]

I love the background sounds of these videos. The birds singing, people laughing, traffic, etc. really captures the travel experience.

[@Africa_Nexus]

yes indeed the city is nice but you should not forget that there is no electricity not much young people no new cars may be no clean water and no WIFI.....

[@Asmerana]

@@Africa_Nexus ...so what?

[@wedidenden]

You're right ✅️ . That's shows us how a peaceful country Eritrea 🇪🇷 is!

[@wedidenden]

​@AMB_Et In which part of the planet are you living in? Eritrea 🇪🇷 and its people have been fighting for their existence for the last 3 decades. You must be from Weyane Junta Judah, their supporter or one of those matrcides.

[@Asmerana]

@@wedidenden Oh yeah, definitely!

[@smokingblues5067]

As an Italian I would love to go there. Love to all Eritrean people from Italia🇮🇹🇪🇷

[@geneamha7584]

Kind Regards 🇪🇷🇮🇹

[@smokingblues5067]

@@geneamha7584 ❤️

[@smokingblues5067]

@@geneamha7584 ❤️

[@HaraGhirmai]

Grazie mille❤🇪🇷🇨🇮

[@ndoyisilemogale6855]

Make sure you don't end up prison

[@oaa]

My personal takeaways as a person recently been to Eritrea - Super easy to go. I got my visa from the embassy in a few days and booked the flight and went ahead. Only thing is you need to register to the tourist office when you arrive. - Everywhere is very very very safe. I was hanging in the middle of nowhere at 3-4 am and no one even turns around and looks at you. Super chill - True, there is no internet or connectivity, however life is very slow paced. You low-key enjoy it - Great food, smiling people, cheap prices for europeans, amazing sea (in Massawa), untold history I would recommend. No need for clickbaits, good place to visit.

[@senayeri433]

❤❤❤❤

[@dcgallin]

Thank you for such a great comment!...would i able to travel in a camper van?

[@Billye48]

I love the way you do your videos without music, It is good to just hear the sounds of people and things as you walk around. Well done.

[@arab]

that boston culture guy was super respectable, i loved him

[@_owso]

Caught you lacking bro

[@Picoteful]

Bro, I was watching a video from 6 months ago of a reporter talking shit about you about those favela visits and vlogging you did... Seems you've made mainstream quite mad at you here in brasil... AND I FUCKING LOVE YOU FOR IT! Gud shit, homie!

[@juandebermudez1435]

If you were to determine the value of a country by the smiles on its people, I’d have to say this country is highly valued. Thanks for doing what you do, you do it very well.

[@markwaiswa5786]

With your video, I have visited Eritrea virtually. I have gotten a glimpse of the country and people

[@EddieManning]

Fascinating. Thanks. I learned a few things today due to you. 1) Eritreans seem warm and welcoming 2) The streets look somewhat clean and orderly 3) The Italians were there and involved in construction 4) No internet or communications easily available for foreigners 5) English language seems widely understood and spoken 6) It is not easy to get into there as a foreigner 7) Many Eritreans are fleeing their country seeking refuge in other countries 8) Safety does not seem an issue - even for an American I went to Myanmar in 2000 (and several times since). Back then no internet or smartphones either, but lovely people. Great to visit off the regular track places. That's adventure such as yours. Looking forward to your 06:00am start on the next film. Subscribed!

[@Otherworldsmeditation]

"The Italians were there and involved in construction" You mean they built the place.

[@DemaqDesiet]

@@Otherworldsmeditation he is right, the italians were the engineers and architects but it was built by the eritreans sweat

[@ghassencsetwow]

So it was built by the italians? @@DemaqDesiet

[@Goldenberg198]

@@DemaqDesiet The Italians built almost everything, and they were on the construction sites. The video speaks for itself. No Italians, ruined buildings.

[@BF-bb5us]

@@Goldenberg198 Nope, Eritreans were in the thousands compared to a small number of Italians. The data speaks for itself. It was Eritrean labour.

[@TayoAinaFilms]

This is a country I have been wanting to visit for some time now. I heard the visa process if super difficult. I'm glad you made it in and can't wait to visit.

[@SabbaticalTommy]

Trying to go anywhere with a Nigerian passport is like travel on hard mode but I’m sure you can make it

[@cuzz2777]

I was there last year, the country is amazing and beautiful people. If want a break I recommend it, the day feels longer there. I’m hoping to go back again. @peace

[@wedidenden]

I am wolly and 💯% agree with!!!

[@jako8276]

That is literally what I told my friends in germany the 24 hours feel like 72 😂❤

[@kibromdzion2740]

How safe city we have .That woman let in him her house to a strange person , does Americans open their door to strange person not at all but we Eritrean not only open our doors house but also our door's heart too. What blessed country we have despite all the problems in the country.

[@AlexejSvirid]

The problem is Devil runs the world. He is lier and murderer. That's why we've got the Gospel about the God's kingdom. Jehovah would put everything in order. The dead will be resurected and we'll meet our beloved ones again! :-)

[@kebronmussie-d1g]

Let's keep it simple: dictator leaders don't become bosses because everyone's okay with it. They push their way in using fear, bullying, and lies. Saying anything else ignores the people suffering under their rule. It's time to wake up and speak out against this unfairness.

[@NAraya-nt5xw]

Exactily

[@Sulullta]

Our problem is we open our door and heart for evil people 😂😂😂

[@kebronmussie-d1g]

what evil he is speaking the truth your government is evil@@Sulullta

[@TewieBoy-bo9hd]

Eritrea 🇪🇷 is one country living with own materials in Africa eritrea under sanctions by USA and Europian and the peoples Eritrea very hardworkers 💗🇪🇷🇪🇷💪thank you for viste

[@gonderAmh]

What do u mean "own meterials" ? the entire city of Asmera was built by Italians and still used nowdays.Even the posters are still the originals

[@ftatekeste134]

Liar man you can't hide the truth you're living as a refugee go and live there don't make excuses for your weakness

[@ዲበላ]

And why are you not living there sir?

[@Yocamb]

@@gonderAmh not entirely…Italian architecture but built with sweat & blood of Eritreans who deserve credit when credit is due. There are a lot of new buildings and residential areas that were built after the Italians left in the 1940s. Eritreans kept building and maintained the infrastructure during difficult period under British and Ethiopian occupation who destroyed and dismantled industries , rail roads, cable transport etc etc The rail road from Asmara to Massawa, Asmara to Keren, Asmara to Agordat & Asmara to Bisha was completely dismantled by Ethiopian military and used to build trenches. The Asmara to Masawa was restored by Eritreans after independence which is testament to self reliance and never kneel down moto of Eritrean population!

[@abrahammeles7634]

@@gonderAmh who told you the entire Asmara was built by Italian.

[@Gusararr]

You made me wanna visit this place, I haven't seen anything like it.

[@MoHassanTV]

Eritreans are one of the coolest people in the world. Asmara looks real chilled, Hopefully one day I’ll be able to visit ✌🏽

[@heruy8274]

Nothing cool a about a people who give up their rights and freedoms in favour of security the regime cannot provide.

[@Asmerana]

You're always welcome my brother!

[@veiledallegory]

I’m sure it is chill since it has now electricity or modern conveniences. What else could it be?

[@hello-nz4hy]

The people of eritrea are either in the desert somewhere in the forced military, fled Eritrea or in prison in which we have over 300. Population around 3 million. Do the maths. Erittea has been destroyed by the brutal regime and his followers who live in the western democratic countries. Sad

[@Asmerana]

@@hello-nz4hy Tigraway get real! Over 1million people died in your Tigray region and millions starving at the moment and yet you judge others? Ridiculous!

[@badfinger61]

Excellent. Another fascinating video of a country few of us get to see. Thanks!

[@Just.A.T-Rex]

Tommy is the best travel vlogger imo. Thank you man, been here for years now and you only get gold!

[@ruthlipes2631]

these people are so nice despite the challenges

[@clipaqua8848]

yeah I can only imagine the daily struggles, but theyre so clean, orderly and gentle. ive met some very respectful ones.

[@teclenegash2750]

@@clipaqua8848 Mille Grazie ❤🎉

[@fartmanny]

I feel and see the innocence, purity, and hospitality of Eritrean people. God bless ❤🇪🇷🤲🏽

[@heruy8274]

I only see ignorance, passiviness, docility, and indifference to the demographic and material decline of their country under lawless despotism.

[@921yeah]

⁠​⁠@@heruy8274hmm, u have immense anger bitterness at anything eritrean? how many comments have u left under this video alone full of vile hate? obnoxious fan girl behavior 😂

[@clipaqua8848]

god bless you more❤ you can see how hated eritreans are, but they persevere❤🙌🇪🇷🙌❤

[@abyudelyakem6449]

hateful Agame@@heruy8274

[@DewittEyassue]

@@clipaqua8848why are they hated?

[@Muslixtrades]

Greetings from Mogadishu to Eritreans. This is really beautiful and clean city.

[@aboosis4690]

ethiopia king of horn of africa

[@sehahub]

Jazak Allah kheer our Somali brother ensha Allah one day we will invite all our Somali brother to visit Eritrea .

[@Turthhurt]

❤❤🇪🇷🇸🇴✌️

[@bekureadera7578]

LOL

[@nebiatmehari9838]

😂😂😂🤮​@@aboosis4690

[@Africa_Nexus]

I have seen only 3 videos from you so far but you are already my favorite traveler. It fits my personality.

[@israeltavor6874]

In Israel there are a big Eritrean community. Nice, intelligent and hard working people.

[@heruy8274]

I thought that Israeli opinions of Eritrean residents in Israel was negative?

[@Asmerana]

@@heruy8274 Big fat lier!

[@caslas-bj7wd]

@@heruy8274maybe the opinion of the Tigray migrants from Ethiopia because they behave like savage animals but I also heard the eritreans there are hard working

[@ruta1324]

Thanks for your kind words 🙏 May God bless you 🇪🇷

[@Asmerana]

@@milla411 which part of North Eastern Africa are you referring to?

[@CURTAINS_]

I never got to visit, so seeing this was nice. The people have been through so much, and things that may seem little to newcomers can mean a lot. The pain and effects of war are recent and run deep in each family and this is truly a resilient people with many layers. The more you learn, the more beautiful it will become

[@ezzelofficial7563]

Being half Eritrean with a parent that is not allowed to set foot in Eritrea ever again, this is very insightful. Thank you for making this video.

[@yashtiwari1189]

Whys your parent not allowed?

[@GeezSpeaker]

Is your father Eritrean Tigranya🇪🇷?

[@habesha6883]

@@yashtiwari1189maybe coz he opposes the mafia regime

[@thorthumb0031]

That's clearly a lie. One of your parents either lied and claimed refugee status abroad as an Eritrean, but is tigrayan, or they've committed some crime and ran away from the country.

[@Aokijji]

@joeysinde1340 go back to eritrea smh, why be proud outside of eritrea?

[@marcchad4359]

This dude! He just walked inside someone house uninvited!! Africa is beautiful. Do that in Europe or America and you will see a different réaction 😂 I must say the Italians built well

[@TesfayGyesus]

You know we Eritrean respect people our people is very kind but we had bad government

[@yohannesgetachew5869]

Yeah, he just walked in😂😂. I was kind of surprised there!

[@karozimathestar929]

In US stand in your ground law would make his life at risk.

[@melahiwet9752]

Yes, we are stupid you know.

[@selamuyhabena7038]

😂😅 only in my country what a beautiful innocent my people ❤🇪🇷❤

[@salahsalad]

Nothing but Love and Respekt to my Eritrean Brothers🇪🇷❤ Watching from Mogadisho🇸🇴

[@kidusabebe2645]

As a fellow Ethiopian , I love Eritrea ns . The courage this dude has is different , I love your work and next time go with a tour guide who can speak the local language so that u can understand more about the people and culture .

[@Erenabella]

Let me correct you on prices of Taxi! You are mistaken saying “everybody is supposed to pay 10 Nkf ”. Certain direct lines are 10 Nkf on a shared taxi. You wanted to go to Bahti Meskerem , there is no “Meskel Square” that’s an Ethiopian area in Addis Abeba, which is off the direct line, and so that is what we call a “contract” price, and it is normally 70 Nkf and it can be more depending on the distance ! You could have taken a shared taxi for 10 Nkf, and got off at Piazza Michaele and walked about 4-5 blocks to Bahti Meskerem. The taxi driver could have taken straight to Bahti Meskerem private, but since you offered him 30 Nkf he had to make up the difference by picking up passengers going on the direct line service. So, the taxi driver ended up making 30 Nkf from you, and 30Nkf from the other three, and basically earned 60Nkf short 10.

[@userw3738]

Thanks dear for elaborating it.That is right, this guy thought that the taxi driver is cheating him because he is a foriegner. But he was right to tell him to pay 70 N.

[@erison6791]

Thank you for clarifying the doubt. We Eritreans will not cheat instead we give from our pocket @@userw3738

[@afrocentric1674]

I have NEVER understood these white people obsession with bargaining. Dude makes thousands of dollars on KZbin but won't part with 1$ for a taxi ride must bargain to $0.30

[@RahimE.Terek-Raba]

Thanks for clarifying, I was wondering also how $10 Nakfa for every service be possible with the gas price of this days.

[@Maijels1337]

Thanks for the insight of this beautiful country!

[@robert900222]

Eritrea looks pretty nice and peaceful

[@hello-nz4hy]

Good people terrible "government"

[@guilherminhu]

@@hello-nz4hy thats a great goverment, keeping drugs and violence away in the 21th century isnt easy

[@gregmock6808]

Great series Tommy. I thought I knew every country in the world but I knew nothing about this country. Thank you for informing me

[@HabeshaKitchenForYou]

Thank you, please make a little search about the history of this country and how wonderful and heroic people Eritreans are . It is a country that has a family lost 8 children in the war for independence.

[@mhassan9288]

Beautiful Country Beautiful People Long Live 🇪🇷...love from mogadishu

[@maranata9067]

Thank you ❤

[@teliladdis]

Kkkkk😂😂😂😂😂

[@amanuelghebrengus3735]

Thanks bro

[@ibnhabesha]

I really enjoyed this one!. Eritrean, born and raised in Europe. I should have been raised in those streets. Now I am planning to go next year and watching this was great. Oh Asmara, how I long to see ya. Bella Asmarina!.

[@hello-nz4hy]

The city looks tired and empty. The essais regime and its supporters have destroyed Eritrea

[@adriennem7927]

At least give water back to these people. Have people come in and plumb water for them. Something!!!!! Please.

[@mebootm]

I love my Eritrean 🇪🇷 brothers Love ❤️ from Jimma, Ethiopia 🇪🇹

[@geneamha7584]

Peace and love 🇪🇷🇪🇹

[@ak4ever818]

Thank you our brother we love you too. God bless Eritrea and Ethiopia!

[@wondimuheme477]

I think Eritreans they don't understand what European colonial and ethiopian unity with Eritrea but they are saying ethiopian colonial era ,they are very wrong , ethiopian like Eritrean but there in Eritrea politicians and called freedom fighters separetist make Eritrea backwards

[@geneamha7584]

@@wondimuheme477 you have no idea what did Ethiopian liders to Eritrean people! Only We know and because of what they did to Eritrean citizens, Eritreans are forced to fight. Eritrean still consider Etiopan like brothers. We are peaceful people but we have to fight against odds!

[@wondimuheme477]

@geneamha7584 let's be brothers not enemies each other I know Eritreans are good people that is why we love Eritreans and we must forget those bad things happened be forward and think better for future mutually

[@Football_today100]

Eritrea is the most peaceful country in the world women can go out all night with out any fear there are no thieves or crimes

[@N.at.79]

💯👍

[@mycellphone4437]

It also produces tons of refugees due to forced conscription that lasts for years on end in many cases.

[@noshortcuttoglory6443]

😅😅😅

[@HR61919]

ትታለል ኣለኻ bro

[@unvorbereitet]

in the whole universe 🤣

[@tomasg8604]

A country never have peace for the last 70 years but peaceful .

[@jon2218]

We have been peace for 31 yrs and dont build any thing just excuses

[@azul_faya]

@@jon2218 Only your enslaved mind is not build.

[@et_matrix]

@@azul_faya Nothing is there. Don't lie. He is right.

[@adriennem7927]

First you need money. If you don't have any you're stuck with what you have. How are those 100+ people going to pick up the pieces and move all that rubble. Too bad gov won't lift a finger for their people. Peace

[@stereoheartsrnb]

This is nothing like I imaged Eritrea to be, wonderful video

[@abyudelyakem6449]

I am an Ethiopian who is IN LOVE with Eritrea and its people

[@ruta1324]

Thanks for your love and we love you more

[@geneamha7584]

Peace and love 🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇹🇪🇹

[@Rasamabaafar]

We love you too .

[@JohnThomas-li2vi]

Do you live there?

[@M_O_P.Limited]

They are the same people.

[@guyfromaucklandnz]

I've been trying for ages to find a video that shows me a proper look inside Eritrea. Great to see it from the inside for once.

[@esayasbemnet6808]

Asmara, I will see you soon. Planning to visit my country this summer with my family, 5 of us.

[@oliwiasurymt1123]

My favourite KZbinr uploaded, life’s good

[@Melograno_Nellano]

I'm Italian and this video shocked me. I've never seen a country so far away yet so similar to Italy. The little nonno ' Italiano Africano' at 17:00 cracked me up, I wanna befriend him! Thanks for this video :)

[@freezerebafree6278]

Perhaps you need to do a little study on your Italian colonial era.

[@Goldenberg198]

@@freezerebafree6278 Indeed, Italy's colonial history is little mentioned but definitely amazing. The idea of going to a country with a desert climate and turning it into a haven of peace is quite extraordinary. 🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@freezerebafree6278]

@@Goldenberg198 Eritrea well then, the land was fertile and Italians for their own benefit confiscated the land and developed it using Eritreans labour, if that’s what you mean however, Italians for that matter all colonialist don’t educate their citizens on their past if any good ones only case in point is Italians build this Italians did these, how about the atrocities committed ?

[@Goldenberg198]

@@freezerebafree6278 Actually, the great majority of Eritrea’s landscape is characterized by arid and semi-arid conditions, which are considered desert-like. The coastal region along the Red Sea, in particular, is known to be one of the hottest and driest places in Africa, according to Köppen climate. Concerning food, like all African countries, with the exception of South Africa, Erithrea is highly dependent on imports and food aid from net exporters, i.e. Western countries, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Concerning labor, I haven't found any information about the Italians forcing the Erithreans into labor. However, the Erithreans, as many other african people throughout africa, played a major role in the Indian Ocean sl'ave trade, sometimes known as the East African sl'ave trade or Arab sl'ave trade, which goes back to 2500 BCE. Today, many Erithreans immigrate to Italy and other Western countries, such as the USA, and they are very grateful. Keep in mind that nobody who has been mistreated would risk their lives to go to the country that mistreated them.

[@Goldenberg198]

@@freezerebafree6278 Actually, the great majority of Eritrea’s landscape is characterized by arid and semi-arid conditions, which are considered desert-like. The coastal region along the Red Sea, in particular, is known to be one of the hottest and driest places in A'frica, according to Köppen climate. Concerning food, like all African countries, with the exception of South A'frica, Erithrea is highly dependent on imports and food aid from net exporters, i.e. W'estern countries, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (F'A'O). I haven't found any information about the Italians f'orcing the Erithreans into labor. However, the Erithreans, as many other A'frican people throughout A'frica, played a major role in the Indian Ocean sl'ave trade, sometimes known as the East A'frican sl'ave trade or A'rab sl'ave trade, which goes back to 2500 BCE. Today, many Erithreans i'mmigrate to Italy and other W'estern countries, such as the USA and they are very grateful. Keep in mind that nobody who has been mistreated would risk their life to go to the country that mistreated them.

[@twida9]

Am Ethiopian but I like Eritrean people. They are good people

[@Rasamabaafar]

We love you too.

[@et_matrix]

Forget them homie. They consider us as their enemy.

[@amanuelghebrengus3735]

Thanks ❤

[@orangeloverfan]

@@et_matrix no they are our siblings :( and im eritrean/jamaican

[@filamostech]

You made a very nice introduction to the people of Eritrea. We understand that you come from abroad and you have a lot of trouble without electricity and, internet😩. But thank you very much for your very expressive and truthful comments and observations💖. I promise we will improve a lot next time. I invite you to come again with your colleagues and you. Get ready to come to other port cities in the country as well next time🤝

[@leulgeorgis3216]

The last time I walked the streets of Asmara was in the summer of 1974. I was 10 then. Whilst I was there the king was overthrown and my parents asked my uncle to send me back to Addis where we lived and that was it. It was an amazing place then. Thanks for the post.

[@charrua59]

Are there still Italian families living in Eritrea?

[@leulgeorgis3216]

@@charrua59 there must be some but not many.

[@abdiadennn]

Much love to our brothers and sisters of Eritrea beautiful people, most of my friends here in Sweden are Eritreans and trust me, they’re the kindest and most honest people i know 🇪🇷 🇸🇴 ❤ i will visit Eritrea soon Insha’Allah,

[@berhaneghebremichael9338]

You are very welcome brother 🇪🇷

[@filieyob2843]

You are very welcome, brother. Eritrea 🇪🇷 is second country for Somalians 🇸🇴

[@abdiadennn]

@@berhaneghebremichael9338 thanks bro

[@abdiadennn]

@@filieyob2843 ❤

[@abdiadennn]

@@filieyob2843 thanks Fili

[@Eldana9435]

Eritrea looks good and the people is very peaceful Irish one day to visit

[@nazrethagos4560]

Wellcom to Eritrea🥰🇪🇷

[@gezasebnwa4642]

wel come

[@amanuelghebrengus3735]

Welcome 🙏

[@dremmz]

Massive respect to the man raising his children to be connected to their homeland.

[@MichaelRogerStDenis]

Looks far better than a majority of other African countries.

[@gonderAmh]

It was entirely built by Italians, that's why

[@MichaelRogerStDenis]

@@gonderAmh True.

[@BF-bb5us]

@@gonderAmh No, it would not have been possible without Eritreans. The data speaks for itself. As for other African countries clearly no clue about its infrastructure.

[@gonderAmh]

what are you talking about, Italian built everything and eritrean WERENT even allowed in Asmera proper until the independence, it was reserved to white.@@BF-bb5us

[@Yocamb]

Italian architecture but built with sweat & blood of Eritreans who deserve credit when credit is due. It is to easy to be a critic but Eritreans have been under continued colonialism, annexation, wars, Cold War & post Cold War geopolitics, unwarranted Sanctions for 20 odd years. Yet Eritreans inside & outside the country have stuck with their leadership and defeated all their enemies be it in the battlefield or diplomatically. Eritrea & Eritreans will prevail with their moto of self reliance and build a prosperous country!

[@thinklet7]

I love your vlogs because you present them raw without any bias, much respect to you.

[@sz8028]

Yes don't judge book with its cover. enjoy in my beautiful cauntry recpictful and helpfulpeople thank you bro for visiting my beloved country 🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷❤❤❤wel come peace in all world.

[@WODEMAYA]

You made it?😂I’ve tried several times 😅

[@lutaayam]

Lol. What excuses do you get?

[@musical_lolu4811]

Nice to see you here, Wode. Maybe ask him about the 'tourist package' he got and try it out, see how it works out.

[@keenannorris3309]

@@musical_lolu4811 He's American. That's the tour package.

[@99alp99fila]

​No he's white they are treated with respect when they tour anywhere in africa ​despite 'his' colour people were colonisers @@keenannorris3309

[@habesha6883]

Lmao I knew you tried..that’s why I dmed you on Instagram to ask you what the embassy response was

[@mahadomar754]

Eritreans are humble , resilent and friendly people, yes there is an authoritarian regime but don't forget the western sanctions on Eritra and it's people. I wish the best for Eritreans.

[@geneamha7584]

Thank you Dear ❤️🙏

[@asmarasweetflora745]

It's like cuba because of western sections on Eritrea. But Eritrea has bright future.

[@ነሽነሽ]

Sunction against own people by the goverment you know if you want paint your house you have to get permission they dont allowed to built or rebuilt house everyone when become17 they force you to millitary for unlimited time

[@mbyoungboy1316]

What bright future bro ?

[@charrua59]

Americans complain about immigration. People move away from their country's cause of lack of opportunities caused by embargo. It doesn't affect leaders, only regular population.

[@hello-nz4hy]

The problem is the dictatorship government. It's not america that wars with eritrean niegbours, or imprisoned all its citizens. Eritrea is finished. Thank you essais afwerki and your blind fan boys

[@ftatekeste134]

Haha weak man never admit his weakness he makes excuses there is no any progress people are leaving their home country

[@FLTET_NKULU]

Nice video. You should have given the shoe shine guy at least 5 Nakfas. He said it is for free because there is this general culture of refusing accepting money at first mention. Such kind of refusal for money, food and other offerings in all contexts is generally called 'skfta' in Tigrinya. Anyways, remember this next time.

[@makeamericagreenagain8511]

I like the journey you are on now Tommy. So many people I've met in west Philly have started out in Ethiopia and Eritrea. It's good to see what city life is like there - I've asked people how to visit and I'm glad you've been able to show some ways. Thanks for taking us along. 🌲😎🌲

[@martian-sunset]

Safe, clean and eerie. What a strange place. Thanks for showing it to us.

[@fikruyimam9991]

Eritrea is save 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Shayoooooo]

@@fikruyimam9991yes it is very safe actually

[@fikruyimam9991]

@@Shayoooooo why you migrant if it is save 😂😂😂😂

[@heruy8274]

​@@ShayooooooThe people are not safe from the regime because they have no laws that protect their rights and liberty.

[@shinrinyokumusic1808]

ROFL, THAT PLACE ISNT SAFE AT ALL 😅

[@andumenged]

I see they also offer Ethiopian movies 11:01. On another note though, the population must be very few in Eritrea. I see only few people on the streets and even on Meskel celebration. Crazy! But it’s safe and clean. I wish all the best for the Eritrean people and thank you for this video.

[@mr.harambe2658]

Ya only around 6m ppl

[@zecliffleaf2257]

It is always like that people like to walk in the city after 5pm

[@kahasehailey7890]

Nice one very safe too i have been there 9years ago. You should go to the city centre asmara at night time around 8pm you will see so many people and so busy too. Hopefully this year will be sort out all shortages off electric and Internet🙏 and enjoy your stay

[@TheUnknownTraveler]

I came to tanzania because of your videos and i love it 🎉🎉🎉

[@frequentiis]

many tanzanians are racist against whites, so good luck

[@atrader888]

Another very interesting journey to a place most of us will never visit. Seems like the people are genuinely peaceful and warm to strangers. Tom, you hit it out of the park once again!

[@zero2hero262]

I wish we'll came together and work for mutual benefit. No war again b/n Ethiopia and Eretria.

[@jupiterplanet1316]

Ethiopia 🇪🇹 will never work with you.... The border closed for ever.... You people always wishes to befit from Ethiopias🇪🇹 econmy but you will never gat it.... Enjoy your poverty

[@jupiterplanet1316]

​@@eritreashikor1991in your dream.... You people will never benefit from Ethiopias🇪🇹 big econmy.. never... the border is closed for ever..... enjoy your poverty

[@eritreashikor1991]

@@jupiterplanet1316 😁

[@jakejhons5138]

@@jupiterplanet1316 mindless childish thinking like yours is what’s holding Africa back.

[@lanxy2398]

@@jakejhons5138That mindless childlike behavior is what keeps peace lol there are some countries that should just remain separate, Ethiopia and Eritrea are one of those countries

[@mulualemchikuala1731]

the city is so clean. love🇪🇷 from🇪🇹

[@hello-nz4hy]

That's because its empty. All the people have fled from the dictatorship. They are all in ethiopia, sudan, uganda, europe and America.

[@tigrayplea5385]

what a liar

[@CSKnor]

My respect goes out to you Tommy. How much research you do, make sure you know the basics of every language where you visit, the history of the country. And the genuine interest of other people around the globe. You are an example to be followed by everyone.

[@leeGedleh]

For strangers that come from far away capitals with little to no understanding or even less good intentions Eritrea might as well be next door to N. Korean, but for those neighboring countries of the horn that live and love her, thank Allah for Eritrea and her people👌🏾 Much love from 🇸🇴

[@berhaneghebremichael9338]

Tank you brother.love from 🇪🇷 to 🇸🇴

[@921yeah]

many blessing and love for somalia as well 🇸🇴 ❤ they are always leaving beautiful comments for eritrea 🫶🏽

[@moon-wc4in]

❤

[@p123-o5h]

Somalia season is upon us

[@teclenegash2750]

Grazie Mille Somalo Fratello 🇪🇷

[@smartcityfool]

Cuba, you said it right, and like Cuba, Eritrea has been under US and EU sanctions for DECADES, and still survived. Technology, modern banking and much more are restricted by those sanctions. But, it was really easy to blame it only on “dictatorship “ or “authoritarian rule”.

[@sherersmart5562]

I am not a fancy person, the only things i require are safety, clean water, electricity and internet. It is simply painful to see my beloved Eritrea like this : So sad to see, the people don’t deserve this, You can't blame everything on outside factors. 34 years of independence, nothing to show for it. Just reminiscent of the past glory. The epitome of LIVING IN THE PAST. the elderly dictator is taking the country down with him. He is good for nothing and keeps blaming TPLF and US for his failure. worst thing is the national service last forever. how hell is Eritrea to Eritreans. we are hard working people, but we are not fortunate enough to work in our homeland. We are scattered everywhere in the world leaving our families behind. Sad, very sad to see my country failed. People who support the dictator are Eritrea's main problem. We need educated people to lead not a militia. Governance matters. For those who are saying Sanction did suffer this country, you are wrong. The truth is, the brutal dictator running the land for the past 30 years locked the country purposely. he Can only survive in such situation. Ones Eritrea opens its border, ports, economy and Internet to the outside world, End of the story. The authoritarian regime will collapse in no time.

[@billbirkett7166]

Yes, Castro was definitely a completely gentle ruler who was targeted unfairly...all he wanted to do was to teach people to share and he was a victim of American bullying...so sad.

[@Theking24h]

I lived in Eretria for six yrs as a refuge from Somalia , I'm more Eretrian than Somali , very peaceful country , Great Leader I wish we have more LIKE Isaias Afwerki IN AFRICA

[@arthurroschbooksandmusic7700]

I'm a long time subscriber, Tommy. I just want to say how much I enjoy your courage, erudition and language skillls. Admirable!

[@DutchPlanDerLinde]

Many tourists call themselves travellers but you man are a true traveller, your channel is incredible and you have shown me a world I didn't know existed.

[@guyholdingtheguitar1]

It blows my mind that Tommy isn't above a million subs yet! Amazing as always, you remain as the only travel vlogger I'm actually excited to see a new upload from.

[@senaitisaac8927]

This breaks my heart. The beautiful and vibrant city is empty, so sad. Thank you for sharing the truth. We need to work hard and claim our country back.

[@geneamha7584]

True 😢😢

[@NatE1]

This can only be done by the youth being aware of what's actually going on. We need a combined military force of Eritrean diaspora and political assistance.

[@azul_faya]

At least people sleep in peace, have food to eat and roof over their head in Asmara. You cant say that for most Western cities filed with zombies injected with the latest drugs let alone third world countries. Save us your crocodile tears please!

[@geneamha7584]

@@azul_faya really?? People they don’t sleep well, due to their beloved ones are in prisms, or work more than 30 years like slavers.

[@senaitisaac8927]

These lies are like a drug for you. And why you have to compare it with Western Cities? Try to remember the old Asmara.

[@yaseentv1078]

An amazing and pretty well enjoyed glimpse of a country I always wanted to visit in East Africa. Very nice people wherever you meat them Eritreans. Thank you for the original style of reporting

[@travel_peet]

27:00 It’s really eye-opening to watch a video like this, where you get to hear from someone who has been through so much during a war. It’s a completely different world from what most of us know, and it really makes you think. The fact that you went out there, met this person, and shared his story with us is pretty amazing. It’s not every day you get to see life from such a unique perspective.Hope to make such impact with my vlogs one day!

[@FrequentFlyer_MIA]

I spent much time in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Djibouti and Kenya. I love East Africa. So much so my wife is Ethiopian. Many blessings to the Eritrean people.

[@joshuas2943]

Hey I enjoy your videos brother. Ive been thinking for awhile now of learning another language. You inspired me to get started. Im on day 9 of learning espanol. Thanks and stay safe out there.

[@Travelistul]

Great video Tommy 👍👍👍

[@alemxewar1825]

Thanks bro I never thought you would consider visiting eritrea

[@michaeleyasu7800]

Every one the speak English. Proud of you Eritrea 🇪🇷 people. I Iive now in Switzerland, but miss the tradition the weather every thing there. Thanks u for visiting our country.

[@stephanierodriguez1540]

This guy is funny! Funnier than I expected. So glad to have found this channel!

[@TheDigitala]

Eritrea is full of love like no other country in sense of respecting any KINDS that comes to the country 🫡💙🇪🇷

[@STP_TV]

Those streets are cleaner then a lot of european cities

[@josecaetano2388]

I meet 3 or 4 Eritrean people All of them are very good people Very educated and respectful

[@gilchristhaas9865]

Great video! It does seem like a pleasant and safe place to spend several days and interact with some very friendly people, despite the various deprivations. Not sure whether I’ll move Eritrea up any notches on my bucket list, but thanks for taking the time to put together this clear representation.

[@maureenalder8905]

Another super interesting vid Tommy..sending you this message from London 🇬🇧 ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@shutup2751]

Eritrea is one of the safest countries in Africa, that's all you need to know about why the west does not like it

[@fullpurpose]

As an Eritrean, I can confirm that the country is African North-Korea, but the people are nice and welcoming.

[@tsorona2005]

Well said.

[@eri_funny]

Thanks for the video bri❤❤🇪🇷

[@ilecier]

Overall it looks really nice with its own, special atmosphere. People unspoiled from modern developments. Italians did a not too bad job bringing in their infrastructure and architecture. Likeable place.

[@dawitmulholland1820]

thanks for doing this video. The last time I was in Eritrea was 2003/2004 and less people spoke english back then. Asmara looks pretty much unchanged since then!

[@GOLDZZK]

This is educational and students in America should watch it lol Thanks Tommy!

[@toobeast673]

It’s nice to see a video of Eritrea during the holidays. Every other video shows Eritrea when things are quiet so this was a nice change of scenery

[@SiggyMe]

I have know solders from both sides of that conflict Eritrea vs Ethiopia. Eritrea was a breakaway country. One of my friends that live near the fighting talked about the fear of Eritrea Tanks the T-10s. He said once you heard them you knew exactly when they were coming without seeing them. He said many families were on both sides of the conflict. I knew a young woman that fought in the Eritrea military that told me about being trenches where the fighting went back and forth with of of dead. So I'm glad to see its peaceful now. Thanks!

[@Asmerana]

@SiggyMe, thanks for your honest comments but you need to dig a little deeper into the history of the two countries. Eritrea was never part of Ethiopia, except under a forceful colonization that ended in 1991.

[@Asmerana]

@@bambooboobamb3335 I think your reply was meant for @SiggyMe? Thanks.

[@bambooboobamb3335]

Eritrea was federated forcefully due to the policy of the USA towards Eritrea as stated by John Foster Dulles "“From the point of view of justice, the opinions of the Eritrean people must receive consideration" . It is incorrect to state that it was a breakaway when it in fact was never same country, yet closely related and shared common historical background. It is a common mistake of public viewers that didn't get the time to delve into history and examine facts and misconceptions.

[@heruy8274]

​@@bambooboobamb3335Most Eritreans back then were pro-union with Ethiopia. Even Woldeab Woldemariam, the father of Eritrean independence was for union at some point. Most Eritrean narratives are built on lies.

[@walelign1356]

12:45 you summarised the whole history of Eritrea in just one funny sentence! Well put my friend!

[@michaeltoddharris8341]

One Word. Fascinating! Keep them coming! Thanks