"You Might Have The Best Life in Jamaica" 🇯🇲 (#93)

Ah, Jamaica. Most Americans go there to sit at a resort and down piña coladas for a few days, buying overpriced herbs from their taxi driver along the way (not speaking from personal experience here, obviously). But there’s way more to this country than that, and I had travelled to Saint Elizabeth, far from the tourist zones in Montego Bay, to go find out what Jamaica was really like. And if I was serious about getting to know the place, I knew I had to learn some patwah. Caw patwah a di real language a Jamaica, yuh see me?
#sabbatical #jamaica #caribbean

[@SabbaticalTommy]

Wa gwan Jamaica! Time to complete some Caribbean sidequests. Looking forward to seeing how it compares to the African countries we've been to. Let's do this.

[@Eagle-]

Never stop exploring your content is amazing! 🙏

[@mzgrob9621]

Wagwan Tommy 😎 me say hi 👋

[@Keskitalo1]

Some say it compares alot with Ghana. Maybe because alot of people were brought in from that area. For example Junkanoo, obeah, pocomania, possibly originated from Ghana. Paint jobs are done in similar style as in Ghana. Food cuisine is simliar; yam and cassava brought is from West Africa.

[@august88837]

Come belize 🇧🇿 soon

[@cliffm8112]

Locals will find it funny when you try to speak.

[@Secondmentt]

Wagwannn….A Rastaman walks n2 a bank & hands the teller a bag of weed. She says "Sir, what is this 4?" Da Rasta said, "Mi wan open a joint account! 😂😂😂

[@rmccarrillo1759]

Hahahahahahahaha!!!!

[@ML-oo3vw]

Lol 😂

[@c.n5127]

😂😂😂😂

[@LG-universe]

😂😂😂

[@stephensoftwareengr6105]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@karmy1]

As a Trinidadian, your patois isn't half bad .... better than what those US actors that act Jamaican produce ... you should give classes 🤣

[@halfers83]

Oh a local watch him as well?! Greetings my Trini!

[@rishijaggan2988]

Never thought i'd hear from a fellow trini on this channel, i am slowly getting addicted to his vids

[@guygoldstone]

I’m addicted as well and I am not Trini, but have a Trini wife :)

[@jonathanntulume9298]

Am Ugandan living in Australia. Anyone wants a tour?

[@JayChaps]

I do agree with you @karmy1. I'm jamaican and i'm impressed.

[@MishaElRusito]

The interactions with the locals make these videos very special.

[@aligned6729]

It’s because he’s personable and makes the effort to learn these languages. I’m impressed.

[@koolkidz9193]

very true

[@voornaam3191]

Yeah, it is the locals that we love. I'll ask all my friends where they were born. When it is not here, I'll kick them out. From now on, I will only talk to locals. In local dialect. Like, our fucking locals are the best motherfuckers in the world. Of course that is local dialect, it's how much we appreciate our neighbours.

[@KingMixUpChannel]

😂 Bumbo Klaat Yuh Reach Yard 🔥🔥🔥

[@ozziecockings780]

...to bimbicleet...😁

[@Whoelsebutjones]

Bloodcleeet! Jah know! 😁

[@rojayrg8715]

Been a wait frl

[@stephandixon3590]

yeah i been following him for like a year now. am jamaican but live in america. i really like his trips so authentic

[@Fari-100]

A dat mi say 😅

[@derrickmutuma7185]

I would love to visit Jamaica. Greetings from Kenya to all Jamaicans.

[@DV-lr8ec]

Greetings to all Kenyan bros and sis 🇰🇪 from Jamaica 🇯🇲.. 🙌

[@ofimportance5458]

Man kenyans love us huh.

[@yardie2750]

Hi to all Kenyans fr Jamaica 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@derrickmutuma7185]

@@yardie2750 Greetings to you fam.

[@shirubergmann4547]

It's a beautiful island. I'm Kenyan and I live here

[@nickodh3537]

The chill no stress vibe of island places is something to be desired

[@soulalbeniz]

best comment so far

[@deanpaul2945]

Tommy likes the wacky weed, hope they let you back in new york, hey TOMMY EVERYBODY KNOWS ME, EVERYBODY, EVEN THE POLICE KNOW ME TOMMY

[@deanpaul2945]

I'm a white man, everybody knows me white boy, he wants ya miney TOMMY, NOT 1,000...19 CENTS, HE WANTS YA BODY HEY...EVERYONE KNOWS ME

[@deanpaul2945]

Hey Tommy, no photo, everybody knows me Tommy, everybody? Ye even the Police, body guard

[@tiko4621]

@@deanpaul2945 are you.. ok?

[@youtubearsivi9223]

Out of all other vloggers I have been watching, your videos somehow feel the most humane, organic. I am tired of this fake world and I think you are helping many of us depressed people who are stuck in their apartments.

[@sharsasuke01]

Him and Bald and Bankrupt are the best travel vloggers.

[@gregoryian123]

The covid scam . There is a better world coming. . Trust me

[@youtubearsivi9223]

@@gregoryian123 I hope so man.

[@I.C.Landscape]

This is one of the reasons I'll travel more. That lady asking you if you want to come for a party on Sunday, I love this things, to meet new people, to hear their stories, make new friends, I'm loving it! ❤️

[@BCAB1992]

I can tell spending time in Africa played a great part in this decision.

[@jamesluisrodriguezsolly9062]

Here is not Africa. Here's Caribbean

[@SRXT09]

@@jamesluisrodriguezsolly9062 he didnt say it was africa, what u talkin about? and he's right btw.

[@BCAB1992]

@@jamesluisrodriguezsolly9062 I did not say it was sir, but, the similarities with the culture are enormous.

[@jodene78]

@@BCAB1992 The landscape and lifestyle are very similar to East Africa.

[@MajorrBison]

@@jamesluisrodriguezsolly9062 shut up will ya? who no know say here be caribbean?

[@mikeythamason]

Thanks for taking me from Philly to African and Jamaican streets . Living viciously through your adventures !

[@adoomyforever3673]

Ya man

[@BakerWild]

*vicariously my man! You got it tho!

[@beautyan5309]

Me too lol

[@classicepisodesofcrimewatc9971]

Baker X u beat me to it hah

[@nikeish]

Lol viciously😂

[@Etienne_H]

That guy is such a proper person. What a lovely experience.

[@chrisc9869]

Yeah man Jamaican series hell yeah. Can’t wait for the Kingston vlogs.

[@keithsteffen5770]

Ya gotta be the coolest dude I've ever seen . Your like a chamaeleon, you blend right in where ever you go!!! Fantastic stuff fer sure!!! Keith In Florida

[@tyhannahibbert6909]

So excited to see you in my home Tommy 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲. Please try to explore some east coast cities and countrysides as well. Big cities like Kingston and Portmore are a must visit. You can get a real feel of different sides of life in Kingston, from the struggling lower income inner-city neighborhoods in parts of the east and southern parts, to the rich neighborhoods in upper St. Andrew. If you go to Portmore, you gotta visit Hellshire beach it’s some of the best local seafood you’ll get. Also, the countrysides in Portland are breathtaking! My brain is overwhelmed with all the places I wanna recommend 😩. Please feel free to ask for recommendations in any particular region. I was born and raised in Kingston+Portmore but I’ve traveled all over so I may be able to give some useful info. Big up yuhself Tommy, Happy Exploring!

[@tafabeatz9417]

Any historic antique buildings in Jamaica? And how is the crime rate in there? Wanna visit soon 🙏🏻

[@Kyra_of_Kerkyra]

@@tafabeatz9417 There's the villa of the first Jamaican millionaire which we visited when we were there

[@tafabeatz9417]

@@Kyra_of_Kerkyra are there any castles or something?

[@0kah645]

@@tafabeatz9417 no but there are many colonial buildings and cathedrals etc.

[@aseaga]

@@tafabeatz9417 lots of great houses and estates from the slavery days throughout the island. Devon house in Kingston is a great house that is worth visiting, same for Rose Hall in Montego Bay Area.

[@jamaicannana9012]

Wow you traveling Jamaica solo it’s impressive that where ever you go you take a interest in the people , their culture and try to learn the language.

[@cliffm8112]

Tommy you're a fun dude..you will fit right in with Jamaican culture.

[@voornaam3191]

He is a Swiss pocket knife. He can cut an apple, he is scissors, he can file your nails for you, he is a cork screw. And he always smiles. And he looks like what people want Jesus to look like. I suspect he is one of the first military robots, made from human tissue, and these video's are tests, to see if "THE LOCALS" dig him. It seems he is doing fine.

[@MrMarc1991]

The Jamaicans are so nice. wish them all the best.

[@husrebel494]

unless you have a sister

[@nemowei5553]

We just working on our papers to migrate to Jamaica. Lovely people, good food and vibes. We luv it.

[@amankumar-zx1eo]

man i love the way you interact with the locals,many travel youtubers dont do this ,which they should .thats the beautiful things of interacting with the locals.you come to hear about their lives and wonderful stories on a scenic beach which makes your whole existence a success .

[@kiwiboy1999]

Those are the riches I seek.

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Yea, that's our favorite part about traveling; meeting the locals!

[@padre3124]

"Out of Many, One People". Much Love from Kenya. We in Kenya we share alot of cultural aspects and one of the biggest consumer of Jamaican music in Africa,actually Go to Portmore, Kingston. Wanna experience how things are down there.

[@ingridreim3205]

@Padre Yes, not only Kenyans love Jamaican music. When I go to Reggae Festivals or concerts I see many Africans loving this music, from Gambia, Ghana, Ivory Coast ... one love

[@eyeandisinclair821]

@@ingridreim3205 United we stand , divided we fall .

[@ingridreim3205]

@@eyeandisinclair821 👍🙂

[@brilarouch8969]

Hey Padre? go see your countryman. i'am Marwa. He has blogs from Portmore.

[@samsonjumaayaa6893]

From Kenya one love brothers and sisters in Jamaica

[@concertofthemind-relaxatio1780]

We're from Australia, but I spent a year with my wife in Jamaica, back in 2001. Based in Kingston, but travelled all over, Ocho Rios, Port Antonio, Montego Bay, Negril, Boston Bay for Jerk. Great place, lovely people.

[@riverbankfisher]

Ya mon. I-and-I can identify. Sittin and chillin' down by da beach, bailing a likkul ting of righteous chalice fodder, fire it up, and feel irie while da waves is greetin' da sand. Hey, we're tagging along from Africa and still following your journey. Anyone who makes it out of Nigeria without any mishaps is badass for sure. This bud's fer you sir.

[@evansmattsk7841]

Ya Man. If you can make it in Nigeria, you can make it anywhere. 😁!

[@kaderathebeekeeper22m3]

😅 Wa gwan! If you can make it in Nigeria 🇳🇬 you can make it anywhere ✊🏽🇪🇹🇰🇪 ❤️ 🇯🇲

[@jodene78]

@@kaderathebeekeeper22m3 🤣😅 True!! He's prepared for any country now. 🇳🇬

[@b.sorger5189]

Wannabe.

[@riverbankfisher]

@@b.sorger5189you sound so agitated and upset. Hope you get better soon.

[@MishaElRusito]

I hope we get to see the video from the party. Although being familiar with Jamaican parties, it might not be suitable for KZbin. Lol

[@wassup9769]

Big facts 😂😂😂

[@ryo.4200]

what happens?

[@voornaam3191]

@@ryo.4200 They watch mopeds. Or motorbikes. Very exciting.

[@guccispeed8811]

cool to hear this guys story and just see how other parts of the world are living.

[@grozdinapetrowic4323]

Other countrys live in prison😂

[@sabrinalewis6541]

@@grozdinapetrowic4323 and where are you from?

[@M.Audu435]

You've gone from a country that is part of my heritage that i want to visit next year (Nigeria), to my favourite Island, which is also my girlfriends roots.

[@shamira777shami6]

As a ugandan i love Jamaica so much💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@snitcherchimp1871]

We love you too , we are one.

[@foreverthere4597]

jamaica is a very clean country they keep their environment very very clean ❤️

[@talkthethings7376]

Need to change your glasses

[@thunderventure6902]

@no one It just depends on where you go but regardless the 'majority' of Jamaica is in fact very clean.

[@BCAB1992]

I screamed, like a little kid 🥺🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@Latinachillz]

So did my husband 😂

[@adoomyforever3673]

Ya man ma braada

[@Bmxdad40]

This channel randomly pooped up in my feed last week so I thought I'd watch a little bit.......I binge watched most of Africa..... now I'm happy because I get to watch a new adventure from the start 👍

[@somina4003]

I'm stuck at 'pooped' 🤔

[@mervynmontague1811]

Welcome to Jamaica 🇯🇲 I've followed your African journeys. Your grasp of our patois is quite impressive.

[@outfctrl]

I went a few times to Hedonism2 back in the 80's. Loved Jamaica. Oh and don't forget to try the mushroom tea. ;-)

[@bubbas5651]

I thought that travelling around Africa through you was fun but Jamaica? Now this will be a trip. I am really excited to see you have a whole lot of fun, meet a whole lot of people and learn patois. Nuff respek.

[@reekoprince9444]

Keep on travelling the world bro

[@markself1079]

THE JAMAICAN PEOPLE SEEM TO BE THE NICEST, RESPECTFUL PEOPLE, IVE SEEN. WISH I COULD GO THERE. GOD BLESS!

[@egolayer13]

Dude, I just wanna chill with Blowser on the beach and smoke. Dude's got stories.

[@timebot000]

..yesuknow, Bowser is an old school dogsname🐕

[@Latinachillz]

Tommy go to Port Antonio you will love it there. It’s my husbands parish 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🙌🙌 amazing 🤩 Tom have the best time.

[@briiqueen3749]

Alot a food grow that side

[@youme1414]

As a Nigerian I like Jamaicans a lot.

[@aaronmulenga5421]

Because you're the same

[@JohnSmith-jl4wq]

@@aaronmulenga5421 Soo you have to be the same as someone to like them? That's ignorant

[@fabrizi7362]

Most Jamaicans are of Igbo, Nigeria descent. Igbo culture and languages, as well as other cultures from Africa, were key in forming the Jamaican Patois language and culture during the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.

[@hamzexphilosopher]

@@fabrizi7362 most are of Akan/Ashanti descent from Ghana

[@lesstalk9287]

Jamaicans like Nigerians a lot.

[@stevenwilgus5422]

I can feel you. The haunting beauty of the Land and it's people have a fine appeal.

[@SuburbanColours]

Knew you couldn’t stick NY for long ! Jamaica 🇯🇲 looks awesome. Getting very chill vibes so far

[@blususpect]

I guessed Jamaica 🇯🇲 on your last post 🤣 my geography game is on point 🌎! BOMBA CLOT TING MAN.

[@marioelburro1492]

Man this was relaxing af

[@RedButtonJournal]

I’ve been watching your channel for a pretty long time, and it’s so great to see you here in Jamaica. I’m loving this video. You visited the real Jamaica 🇯🇲! Big up yourself!!

[@celestindimitriu3675]

Man Jamaicans are my favorite people. Small country with such a big music influence alover the world. It even had some influence on the music in my country

[@romerojackson6438]

I love this jamaica 🇯🇲 to the world!!

[@BajiKorvisamo]

Jamaica you have a Guest truly Respected! A Wonderful dude the best tourist to chat and learn with,

[@elroyrobinson6]

I'm from Jamaica

[@paulinemazur7433]

Welcome to my and many others beautiful island of the wonderful Jamaica 🇯🇲 Big Up!!!

[@am5790]

Jamaica honest hard working respectful people.....would love to visit Old Kingston but I dont have a rough edge to me and am introvert .............King Tubby is my musical hero. Bu love the country roads and town and the chill people. beautiful, quiet, and uncorrupted environment. wish goodness and prosperity without corrupt vulgar corporate involvement. You have a good and likable personality.

[@Imovement]

Big ship sailing on the ocean!!!!! Love this Sabbatical.

[@justin5822]

Jamaican is the coolest language.. it's as if you have to have a certain chill attitude to speak it.

[@johnholme783]

Your Gregarious is infectious dude. When I’m out and about I find myself talking to strangers as if I’ve know them all my life! Love the videos; I’m fascinated by different cultures!

[@ironpamf]

Exactly, I started doing the same thing he does even with the people in my own country and neighborhood lmao. Just chatting.

[@questioneverything0]

You just gotta love Jamaica and its people. So beautiful 🇯🇲❤

[@jocivtrance3455]

Make sure you check out the Blue Mountains and Frenchman's Cove located near in Port Antonio. Also the bioluminescent waters🏝😊

[@elchimpo6178]

Much respeck for the Tenor Saw reference at 25:18. Big up yuhself, Tommy.

[@TheHaolepinos]

I love Treasure Beach! I stayed at Jakes Place for a week years ago, met a couple locals guys and took the local boat ride to see some goodies! Side fact, Jakes place interior design was done by Bob Marley’s mom! They always drank Guinness. A fresh beer always they always did a tiny pour to the ground for freshness check and give back.

[@williamgamelisenaya793]

Yes man Your linguistic skills is just legendary Bless up Watching

[@jahfus]

🤣🤣😂😂😂 I’m Jamaican and to me your certified bro 🤝🇯🇲 yehmon str888. One love bless up 💪

[@travellingpanda2225]

Can't believe you are in Jamaica. One of your Jamaican youtube supporter here👍👍👍

[@chicabecca]

Just discovered your channel and love it! Fascinated by you! Thanks so much for sharing our beautiful world with us. Incredible content!

[@laughinguru]

Love your content and you bringing some East Coast with you wherever you go.

[@kuskut]

So excited you are visiting the Caribbean - you can speak more Patois than me lol!. There is a Jamaican vlogger I follow named Chucky wish you can visit he is so chill!

[@gregmock6808]

good move! I had guessed Malta or Dominican Republic.....Jamaica makes sense after a long African journey....good place to be a fisherman selling ganja and living on the beach

[@agp2401]

Great video as always! Very happy to see you in a new adventure! Thank you!

[@barasamuia7836]

I love your travel documentaries very inspirational

[@FIN86fi]

This channel is pure FIRE ! Keep em coming eh

[@Ludo_Liu]

love that !! happy to follow you on a new journey brother !

[@8isenough8isenough13]

The country with most bars and churches. As a jamaican watching your channel throughout Africa so excited to see visit my country jamaica big up Tommy 👊👊👊😁😁

[@fionahgberg3453]

You surprise us everytime Tommy! Amazing 😊

[@Felix-rc2rm]

I really enjoy the long videos try to keep them that way if you can much love.

[@tonylopez5413]

Bro Sabbatical went to Jamaica 🔥

[@lagosian]

Tommy, I always enjoy your videos man. You are a good man.

[@beajustme]

Good to see you back vlogging Tommy!! Can’t wait to visit some villages in 🇯🇲

[@SiempreAlgoLoco]

I see you’re right back to it! Love and respect my friend

[@rockymarciano8076]

Solid solid work. You the best!

[@taramorgan6331]

Thank you so much for these videos! I have always wanted to go to Jamaica and I am grateful for you sharing these experiences

[@ElunearaStarsong]

Great, man! Looking forward to videos from Jamaica! I really hope you went to that party and filmed it for us ;) Take care, stay safe!

[@mudlanetv4766]

Welcome to Jamaica 🇯🇲 bro,hoping to do a video with u when u get to Kingston

[@progrockrules9463]

I thought I was pretty good in learning language (French native, English, Spanish and Portuguese), but you really beat me 🤣🧡

[@vermiculus3848]

That was so cool that blowser opened up to you like that near the end of the video. Can't wait for more content!

[@timzyjay4708]

Jamaica is really a lovely place...I would love to go there for a visit one day and have a taste of their rice and peas, and probably a taste of a good weed 😇

[@cryp4life509]

I was in Treasure Beach over 25 years ago (Kurt Cobain died while I was there) and let me tell you...it looked just the same as in your video. Hasnt changed at all from what I can tell. I recognize those same exact roads. Getting deja vu watching this. Very dreamy place. I also respect the respect for Blackness in Jamaica. This guy was more interested in talking about his mothers Blackness as opposed to the Whiteness of his father. It seemed like an inconsequential thing for him to discuss his dads skin color but he kept referring to his mothers. In Dominican Republic it would be the opposite, they hate their black side.

[@prajwal8810]

What a opening to the vlog! Beautiful!

[@AS-su7lv]

Looks absolutely beautiful Thank you for taking us there Big up Nuff respect 👍👊

[@christhomas8281]

love it.. best KZbinr out there.. keep travelling and stay safe

[@reekoprince9444]

Love this channel 🐐. GOAT

[@viper0981]

Excited for your Jamaica series! Spent about a month there about 8 years ago. Stayed by Braco. Toured the bauxite mining operations. Seen some crazy things.

[@mikezmiles]

Didnt expect a new video for a while but this sure is a hella pleasant surprise, lets goo

[@diogo7581]

i love this channel, thx for the videos 🇧🇷

[@deanl0]

Nice to see Sabba feelin Irie.. with the local people ✌

[@marvinromain433]

loving the whole Jamaican vibe and the whole reggae vibe...looking forward to more of this videos Tommy. Good job 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@savagelychill2858]

“Talkin intelligentlee an sellin a lickle weed!” 😂 Big ups Bowser!!!

[@IrieIslandGaming]

Wah Gwaan Sabbatical! Hope you enjoy my country!

[@Charjhean]

Much respect Sabbatical/Tommy. Yuh inna Jamdung.Always love how you immerse yourself in the culture of the places you visit. Blessings. Patwa gud. Yeh man.

[@unrulycats2006]

There's a pattern emerging... Language, Beer, Weed, Culture (in that order). Great title for a memoir.

[@doncsay]

bro, your vibes is intoxicating, love ya man

[@perhennung]

Absolutely fantastic adventure, lovely people! You add value to all of us!Thanks!🙏🌎

[@bubbsnova2014]

I can't wait to see more of your visit in Jamaica.

[@soulgamerman]

I’ve learned so much about Jamaica in this vid. Completely immerse yourself my brother there’s nothing that’s not meant for you in your journey. Makes me want to go see blowser and get to know this man and see if I can be his neighbor

[@prajwal8810]

Ohh, the sound of waves and serene places. Beauty!

[@tonychang3080]

Funny been watching you while you where in .africa ..now you are in Jamaica from.where I have been watching your videos..enjoy and welcome