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Jumping The Wall Between Manilas Richest And Slums (#146)
Manila 🇵🇭 is a city of contrasts. In some places, like the famous BGC neighborhood, you can find glistening skyscrapers and "first world" amenities that could rival anywhere in the world. And yet right next to it lies something very different. Over the years, informal tenements and slums sprung up all over the city, which is exactly what you'll find surrounding BGC. A literal wall separates the richest of the Philippines from those of more humble means.
If you visit, Filipinos will tell you to never go there, to never cross the boundaries that divide BGC and the surrounding slums. But I was curious. I could literally see these places from my window.
And more importantly, I had to get to the damn Western Union.
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Instagram: tommyelforastero
Patreon: http://www.patreon.co...
published: 26 Mar 2023
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An Unexpected Surprise In The Philippines (#144)
Ah, the Philippines. I was happy to be back. I didn't have much of a plan on this trip, I just wanted to go somewhere off the beaten path. Laoag City, in the far north of Luzon, seemed like an interesting place to start. It was the home of the Marcos dynasty, whose son was the current president. Little did I know, the president was actually visiting the city that week -- I had to try my luck and see if I could meet Bongbong. Who wouldn't, with a name like that.
Along the way, I formed a new gang, received some of the best hospitality of my life, and discovered what a Filipino empanada looks like. This was shaping up to be a good trip.
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Instagram: tommyelforastero
Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/sabbaticaltommy
#philippines #sabbatical
published: 09 Mar 2023
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I Went To Manila's Worst Slum. It Was Wild (#145)
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Manila is a megacity unlike any other in Asia. It’s got a rawness that other cities in the region simply don’t have. While most of the city is relatively harmless, there are a few areas that Filipinos will insist you never visit. The ports. The old city. Tondo.
As always, I thought it’d be more interesting to go find out myself. Before that, I’d stop in Binondo, the world’s “oldest Chinatown”. I’d also get my first chance to ride a jeepney. Little did I know, my ticket into the hood was an invitation to a basketball game. 🏀
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Instagram: tommyelforastero
Pat...
published: 18 Mar 2023
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Yakuza Takes Me To The Hostess Club In Japan (#137)
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The Yakuza: one of the most well-known criminal groups in the world. Unlike other mafias and gangs, the Yakuza were known for doing their business with honor - no matter how illicit those business activities might be.
I had the opportunity to meet an ex-Yakuza boss in Fukuoka, and I knew I couldn't pass this up. Yuyama-san was a Yakuza for 15 years, and although he had left the life a decade ago, he had plenty of information to share. He was also going to take me to one of Japan's strangest cultural staples: the hostess club. There would be much to learn on this evening.
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My Instagram: sabbatical.tommy
My P...
published: 09 Dec 2022
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Is El Salvador Still Dangerous? I Went To Find Out (#143)
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El Salvador. Being from Long Island in New York, you couldn't go through your life without meeting at least a few Salvadorans. But sadly, I never used to hear anything good about the country. I heard about the gang wars, about MS-13, about Barrio 18, about huge waves of migrants fleeing the country. It had the highest murder rate in the world for many of the last 30 years. El Salvador didn't seem like the kinda place you'd wanna visit.
But then I heard that things had changed. There's a new president with some very...unique ideas on public safety. Was it true? Was El Salvador really a different place now?
I had to go there to find out. And I would soon ...
published: 09 Feb 2023
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I Was Kidnapped In The Brazilian Slums (#114)
You have to be ready for anything in Brazil. This was my first week in the country, and I was in a part that most foreigners never visit: the city of Boa Vista in Roraima, in the far north of the country. It's a mid-sized and relatively peaceful city, but there were some parts that the locals warned me about. The slums, the favelas. One day, I found myself taking a casual stroll there.
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Instagram: sabbatical.tommy
Patreon: www.patreon.com/sabbaticaltommy?fan_landing=true
#sabbatical #brazil #brasil
published: 16 Apr 2022
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I Was Forced Into Polygamy in Rural Tanzania (#37)
This is a story of love in a hopeless place. It takes place in Rombo, in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro and hours away from Moshi. One man, in search of banana liquor (mbege), stumbles upon a situation that will change his life. On this day he will take the first steps to becoming a true Chagga man with more than one wife.
#tanzania #sabbatical #chagga
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Instagram: sabbatical.tommy
Patreon: www.patreon.com/sabbaticaltommy?fan_landing=true
published: 30 Apr 2021
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Yakuza Gangster Gives Me A House Tour In Okinawa Japan (#139)
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The Yakuza. A criminal organization that has taken on an almost mythical reputation after being portrayed in movies, video games and books. But at the end of the day, they're people - perhaps with a few more problems than you or I, but people.
During my visit to Okinawa, I had the chance to meetup again with my now friend Yuyama-san. He lives there now, and wanted to introduce me to his other ex-Yakuza friend. Many former criminals struggle to adapt back to normal life, and in Japan this is especially difficult. I was curious to see how these guys were doing.
Little did I know I'...
published: 03 Jan 2023
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African Kid Sees White Guy, Thinks He's A Ghost (#51)
One day, on a casual hike through the Rwenzori mountains in western Uganda, we stumbled upon a secluded village that apparently doesn't get many visitors from abroad. I mean, like none. The reactions to seeing a muzungu (white person) for the first time were...well, let's just say unexpected.
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Instagram: tommyelforastero
Patreon: www.patreon.com/sabbaticaltommy?fan_landing=true
#sabbatical #africa #uganda
published: 12 Jun 2021
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Walking Into Japan's Most Feared Yakuza Slum (#135)
Well, this was a change of pace. After journeying across Africa, I hopped on a flight from Uganda to go across the globe all the way to Japan. The Japanese government had just opened the borders to foreigners, and I, being the cunning Gaijin that I am, knew that it was time to go and fulfill my dream of becoming a Yakuza.
First stop? The Nishinari 西成 slum in Osaka. Known as Japan's last remaining slum, it has an infamous reputation across Japan as being it's most chaotic, sketchy, crime-filled neighborhood. There were multiple Yakuza offices, or headquarters, based in the area. But were all these stereotypes based on the past? I was willing to go and investigate.
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Instagram: sabbatical.tommy
Patreon: www.patreon.com/sabbaticaltommy?fan_landing=true
#sabbatical ...
published: 19 Nov 2022
28:45
Jumping The Wall Between Manilas Richest And Slums (#146)
Manila 🇵🇭 is a city of contrasts. In some places, like the famous BGC neighborhood, you can find glistening skyscrapers and "first world" amenities that could ...
Manila 🇵🇭 is a city of contrasts. In some places, like the famous BGC neighborhood, you can find glistening skyscrapers and "first world" amenities that could rival anywhere in the world. And yet right next to it lies something very different. Over the years, informal tenements and slums sprung up all over the city, which is exactly what you'll find surrounding BGC. A literal wall separates the richest of the Philippines from those of more humble means.
If you visit, Filipinos will tell you to never go there, to never cross the boundaries that divide BGC and the surrounding slums. But I was curious. I could literally see these places from my window.
And more importantly, I had to get to the damn Western Union.
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Instagram: tommyelforastero
Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/sabbaticaltommy
#philippines #BGC #sabbatical
https://wn.com/Jumping_The_Wall_Between_Manilas_Richest_And_Slums_(_146)
Manila 🇵🇭 is a city of contrasts. In some places, like the famous BGC neighborhood, you can find glistening skyscrapers and "first world" amenities that could rival anywhere in the world. And yet right next to it lies something very different. Over the years, informal tenements and slums sprung up all over the city, which is exactly what you'll find surrounding BGC. A literal wall separates the richest of the Philippines from those of more humble means.
If you visit, Filipinos will tell you to never go there, to never cross the boundaries that divide BGC and the surrounding slums. But I was curious. I could literally see these places from my window.
And more importantly, I had to get to the damn Western Union.
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Instagram: tommyelforastero
Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/sabbaticaltommy
#philippines #BGC #sabbatical
- published: 26 Mar 2023
- views: 99750
32:48
An Unexpected Surprise In The Philippines (#144)
Ah, the Philippines. I was happy to be back. I didn't have much of a plan on this trip, I just wanted to go somewhere off the beaten path. Laoag City, in the...
Ah, the Philippines. I was happy to be back. I didn't have much of a plan on this trip, I just wanted to go somewhere off the beaten path. Laoag City, in the far north of Luzon, seemed like an interesting place to start. It was the home of the Marcos dynasty, whose son was the current president. Little did I know, the president was actually visiting the city that week -- I had to try my luck and see if I could meet Bongbong. Who wouldn't, with a name like that.
Along the way, I formed a new gang, received some of the best hospitality of my life, and discovered what a Filipino empanada looks like. This was shaping up to be a good trip.
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Instagram: tommyelforastero
Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/sabbaticaltommy
#philippines #sabbatical
https://wn.com/An_Unexpected_Surprise_In_The_Philippines_(_144)
Ah, the Philippines. I was happy to be back. I didn't have much of a plan on this trip, I just wanted to go somewhere off the beaten path. Laoag City, in the far north of Luzon, seemed like an interesting place to start. It was the home of the Marcos dynasty, whose son was the current president. Little did I know, the president was actually visiting the city that week -- I had to try my luck and see if I could meet Bongbong. Who wouldn't, with a name like that.
Along the way, I formed a new gang, received some of the best hospitality of my life, and discovered what a Filipino empanada looks like. This was shaping up to be a good trip.
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Instagram: tommyelforastero
Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/sabbaticaltommy
#philippines #sabbatical
- published: 09 Mar 2023
- views: 100816
29:30
I Went To Manila's Worst Slum. It Was Wild (#145)
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Learn 150+ languages with quality native-speaking teachers on italki 🎉.
Buy $10 get $5 off for your first lesson using my code TOMMY :
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Manila is a megacity unlike any other in Asia. It’s got a rawness that other cities in the region simply don’t have. While most of the city is relatively harmless, there are a few areas that Filipinos will insist you never visit. The ports. The old city. Tondo.
As always, I thought it’d be more interesting to go find out myself. Before that, I’d stop in Binondo, the world’s “oldest Chinatown”. I’d also get my first chance to ride a jeepney. Little did I know, my ticket into the hood was an invitation to a basketball game. 🏀
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Instagram: tommyelforastero
Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/sabbaticaltommy
#philippines #sabbatical
https://wn.com/I_Went_To_Manila's_Worst_Slum._It_Was_Wild_(_145)
Learn 150+ languages with quality native-speaking teachers on italki 🎉.
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Manila is a megacity unlike any other in Asia. It’s got a rawness that other cities in the region simply don’t have. While most of the city is relatively harmless, there are a few areas that Filipinos will insist you never visit. The ports. The old city. Tondo.
As always, I thought it’d be more interesting to go find out myself. Before that, I’d stop in Binondo, the world’s “oldest Chinatown”. I’d also get my first chance to ride a jeepney. Little did I know, my ticket into the hood was an invitation to a basketball game. 🏀
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Instagram: tommyelforastero
Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/sabbaticaltommy
#philippines #sabbatical
- published: 18 Mar 2023
- views: 717561
31:41
Yakuza Takes Me To The Hostess Club In Japan (#137)
Check out https://ground.news/sabbatical to stay informed on breaking news as it’s happening around the world, compare coverage, and know where your news is com...
Check out https://ground.news/sabbatical to stay informed on breaking news as it’s happening around the world, compare coverage, and know where your news is coming from.
The Yakuza: one of the most well-known criminal groups in the world. Unlike other mafias and gangs, the Yakuza were known for doing their business with honor - no matter how illicit those business activities might be.
I had the opportunity to meet an ex-Yakuza boss in Fukuoka, and I knew I couldn't pass this up. Yuyama-san was a Yakuza for 15 years, and although he had left the life a decade ago, he had plenty of information to share. He was also going to take me to one of Japan's strangest cultural staples: the hostess club. There would be much to learn on this evening.
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My Instagram: sabbatical.tommy
My Patreon: www.patreon.com/sabbaticaltommy?fan_landing=true
Yuyama's Instagram:
https://instagram.com/shinyayuyama?igshid=Nzg3NjI1NGI=
Yuyama's YouTube channel:
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCV51yAsBRde3r6FZnmpOOTg?fbclid=PAAabG1KBJqsjEINdjYqB4snhBPtQeUI6or_vdjZAwEmfaI-PMIaz6YfbNE8g
#sabbatical #yakuza #japan
https://wn.com/Yakuza_Takes_Me_To_The_Hostess_Club_In_Japan_(_137)
Check out https://ground.news/sabbatical to stay informed on breaking news as it’s happening around the world, compare coverage, and know where your news is coming from.
The Yakuza: one of the most well-known criminal groups in the world. Unlike other mafias and gangs, the Yakuza were known for doing their business with honor - no matter how illicit those business activities might be.
I had the opportunity to meet an ex-Yakuza boss in Fukuoka, and I knew I couldn't pass this up. Yuyama-san was a Yakuza for 15 years, and although he had left the life a decade ago, he had plenty of information to share. He was also going to take me to one of Japan's strangest cultural staples: the hostess club. There would be much to learn on this evening.
-------
My Instagram: sabbatical.tommy
My Patreon: www.patreon.com/sabbaticaltommy?fan_landing=true
Yuyama's Instagram:
https://instagram.com/shinyayuyama?igshid=Nzg3NjI1NGI=
Yuyama's YouTube channel:
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCV51yAsBRde3r6FZnmpOOTg?fbclid=PAAabG1KBJqsjEINdjYqB4snhBPtQeUI6or_vdjZAwEmfaI-PMIaz6YfbNE8g
#sabbatical #yakuza #japan
- published: 09 Dec 2022
- views: 3320336
32:59
Is El Salvador Still Dangerous? I Went To Find Out (#143)
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El Salvador. Being from Long Isla...
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El Salvador. Being from Long Island in New York, you couldn't go through your life without meeting at least a few Salvadorans. But sadly, I never used to hear anything good about the country. I heard about the gang wars, about MS-13, about Barrio 18, about huge waves of migrants fleeing the country. It had the highest murder rate in the world for many of the last 30 years. El Salvador didn't seem like the kinda place you'd wanna visit.
But then I heard that things had changed. There's a new president with some very...unique ideas on public safety. Was it true? Was El Salvador really a different place now?
I had to go there to find out. And I would soon discover that I was quite popular in El Salvador, but not quite with who I imagined.
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My Instagram: sabbatical.tommy
My Patreon: www.patreon.com/sabbaticaltommy?fan_landing=true
#elsalvador #sabbatical
https://wn.com/Is_El_Salvador_Still_Dangerous_I_Went_To_Find_Out_(_143)
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El Salvador. Being from Long Island in New York, you couldn't go through your life without meeting at least a few Salvadorans. But sadly, I never used to hear anything good about the country. I heard about the gang wars, about MS-13, about Barrio 18, about huge waves of migrants fleeing the country. It had the highest murder rate in the world for many of the last 30 years. El Salvador didn't seem like the kinda place you'd wanna visit.
But then I heard that things had changed. There's a new president with some very...unique ideas on public safety. Was it true? Was El Salvador really a different place now?
I had to go there to find out. And I would soon discover that I was quite popular in El Salvador, but not quite with who I imagined.
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My Instagram: sabbatical.tommy
My Patreon: www.patreon.com/sabbaticaltommy?fan_landing=true
#elsalvador #sabbatical
- published: 09 Feb 2023
- views: 564517
19:15
I Was Kidnapped In The Brazilian Slums (#114)
You have to be ready for anything in Brazil. This was my first week in the country, and I was in a part that most foreigners never visit: the city of Boa Vista...
You have to be ready for anything in Brazil. This was my first week in the country, and I was in a part that most foreigners never visit: the city of Boa Vista in Roraima, in the far north of the country. It's a mid-sized and relatively peaceful city, but there were some parts that the locals warned me about. The slums, the favelas. One day, I found myself taking a casual stroll there.
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Instagram: sabbatical.tommy
Patreon: www.patreon.com/sabbaticaltommy?fan_landing=true
#sabbatical #brazil #brasil
https://wn.com/I_Was_Kidnapped_In_The_Brazilian_Slums_(_114)
You have to be ready for anything in Brazil. This was my first week in the country, and I was in a part that most foreigners never visit: the city of Boa Vista in Roraima, in the far north of the country. It's a mid-sized and relatively peaceful city, but there were some parts that the locals warned me about. The slums, the favelas. One day, I found myself taking a casual stroll there.
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Instagram: sabbatical.tommy
Patreon: www.patreon.com/sabbaticaltommy?fan_landing=true
#sabbatical #brazil #brasil
- published: 16 Apr 2022
- views: 4084636
30:37
I Was Forced Into Polygamy in Rural Tanzania (#37)
This is a story of love in a hopeless place. It takes place in Rombo, in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro and hours away from Moshi. One man, in search of ban...
This is a story of love in a hopeless place. It takes place in Rombo, in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro and hours away from Moshi. One man, in search of banana liquor (mbege), stumbles upon a situation that will change his life. On this day he will take the first steps to becoming a true Chagga man with more than one wife.
#tanzania #sabbatical #chagga
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Patreon: www.patreon.com/sabbaticaltommy?fan_landing=true
https://wn.com/I_Was_Forced_Into_Polygamy_In_Rural_Tanzania_(_37)
This is a story of love in a hopeless place. It takes place in Rombo, in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro and hours away from Moshi. One man, in search of banana liquor (mbege), stumbles upon a situation that will change his life. On this day he will take the first steps to becoming a true Chagga man with more than one wife.
#tanzania #sabbatical #chagga
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Instagram: sabbatical.tommy
Patreon: www.patreon.com/sabbaticaltommy?fan_landing=true
- published: 30 Apr 2021
- views: 7977831
24:00
Yakuza Gangster Gives Me A House Tour In Okinawa Japan (#139)
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The Yakuza. A criminal organization that has taken on an almost mythical reputation after being portrayed in movies, video games and books. But at the end of the day, they're people - perhaps with a few more problems than you or I, but people.
During my visit to Okinawa, I had the chance to meetup again with my now friend Yuyama-san. He lives there now, and wanted to introduce me to his other ex-Yakuza friend. Many former criminals struggle to adapt back to normal life, and in Japan this is especially difficult. I was curious to see how these guys were doing.
Little did I know I'd have to drink chinko-enhancing snake venom before the night was done..
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My Instagram: tommyelforastero
My Patreon: www.patreon.com/sabbaticaltommy?fan_landing=true
Yuyama's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/shinyayuyama/?igshid=Nzg3NjI1NGI%3D
Yuyama's YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV51yAsBRde3r6FZnmpOOTg
#sabbatical #yakuza #japan
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The Yakuza. A criminal organization that has taken on an almost mythical reputation after being portrayed in movies, video games and books. But at the end of the day, they're people - perhaps with a few more problems than you or I, but people.
During my visit to Okinawa, I had the chance to meetup again with my now friend Yuyama-san. He lives there now, and wanted to introduce me to his other ex-Yakuza friend. Many former criminals struggle to adapt back to normal life, and in Japan this is especially difficult. I was curious to see how these guys were doing.
Little did I know I'd have to drink chinko-enhancing snake venom before the night was done..
-------
My Instagram: tommyelforastero
My Patreon: www.patreon.com/sabbaticaltommy?fan_landing=true
Yuyama's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/shinyayuyama/?igshid=Nzg3NjI1NGI%3D
Yuyama's YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV51yAsBRde3r6FZnmpOOTg
#sabbatical #yakuza #japan
- published: 03 Jan 2023
- views: 156896
12:14
African Kid Sees White Guy, Thinks He's A Ghost (#51)
One day, on a casual hike through the Rwenzori mountains in western Uganda, we stumbled upon a secluded village that apparently doesn't get many visitors from a...
One day, on a casual hike through the Rwenzori mountains in western Uganda, we stumbled upon a secluded village that apparently doesn't get many visitors from abroad. I mean, like none. The reactions to seeing a muzungu (white person) for the first time were...well, let's just say unexpected.
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Instagram: tommyelforastero
Patreon: www.patreon.com/sabbaticaltommy?fan_landing=true
#sabbatical #africa #uganda
https://wn.com/African_Kid_Sees_White_Guy,_Thinks_He's_A_Ghost_(_51)
One day, on a casual hike through the Rwenzori mountains in western Uganda, we stumbled upon a secluded village that apparently doesn't get many visitors from abroad. I mean, like none. The reactions to seeing a muzungu (white person) for the first time were...well, let's just say unexpected.
-----
Instagram: tommyelforastero
Patreon: www.patreon.com/sabbaticaltommy?fan_landing=true
#sabbatical #africa #uganda
- published: 12 Jun 2021
- views: 16538469
26:15
Walking Into Japan's Most Feared Yakuza Slum (#135)
Well, this was a change of pace. After journeying across Africa, I hopped on a flight from Uganda to go across the globe all the way to Japan. The Japanese go...
Well, this was a change of pace. After journeying across Africa, I hopped on a flight from Uganda to go across the globe all the way to Japan. The Japanese government had just opened the borders to foreigners, and I, being the cunning Gaijin that I am, knew that it was time to go and fulfill my dream of becoming a Yakuza.
First stop? The Nishinari 西成 slum in Osaka. Known as Japan's last remaining slum, it has an infamous reputation across Japan as being it's most chaotic, sketchy, crime-filled neighborhood. There were multiple Yakuza offices, or headquarters, based in the area. But were all these stereotypes based on the past? I was willing to go and investigate.
-----------------
Instagram: sabbatical.tommy
Patreon: www.patreon.com/sabbaticaltommy?fan_landing=true
#sabbatical #japan #osaka
https://wn.com/Walking_Into_Japan's_Most_Feared_Yakuza_Slum_(_135)
Well, this was a change of pace. After journeying across Africa, I hopped on a flight from Uganda to go across the globe all the way to Japan. The Japanese government had just opened the borders to foreigners, and I, being the cunning Gaijin that I am, knew that it was time to go and fulfill my dream of becoming a Yakuza.
First stop? The Nishinari 西成 slum in Osaka. Known as Japan's last remaining slum, it has an infamous reputation across Japan as being it's most chaotic, sketchy, crime-filled neighborhood. There were multiple Yakuza offices, or headquarters, based in the area. But were all these stereotypes based on the past? I was willing to go and investigate.
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Instagram: sabbatical.tommy
Patreon: www.patreon.com/sabbaticaltommy?fan_landing=true
#sabbatical #japan #osaka
- published: 19 Nov 2022
- views: 2618267