This is by far my worst experience traveling. If you enjoyed the video, kindly give me the thumbs👍up. More soon!

@linemade7866

2 ай бұрын

So sorry for you ...

@Bil626

2 ай бұрын

Viewing from Texas, USA 🇺🇸 👀 ❤🎉😅 👋 🔉

@dtmt502

2 ай бұрын

Kiwis are hidden racists while Australians are casual racists.

@robjordan3763

2 ай бұрын

Ivain, I think you've garnered more subscribers and viewers as a result of the poor immigration in NZ. I would have whipped out my phone and recorded the incident, then put his face on KZread. If he complained, I would have said, if you don't follow the rules and laws here, why should I, this vlog goes out tonight.

@siryogiwan

2 ай бұрын

you shoulda watched a few Kiwi border security episodes before you went, to prepare yourself lol

You actually baited us with this title, because you weren’t arrested you were just detained and are two different things. 😂😂😂

Glad you were able to continue with your visit in NZ. I agree they should search your luggage in front of you. Waiting for part 2.

I'm sorry about your bad experience with custom. I 100% agree with you that if they want to scan your bags, it should be done in front of you. Wow! You're a better man than me. You handled it better than I would . I'm waiting to see your New Zealand series. I enjoyed watching 👍👍👍.

@Jeni10

2 ай бұрын

The scanner isn’t at the passenger checking area, it’s in another department, which is why they have to take the empty bag with them. They can’t invite the passenger because that’s inviting a prospective suspect into an unsecured area. Trust me, they are not gone long enough to fill the steel frame of your bag with drugs, or to line the bag with a hidden cache of narcotics and glue it inside. That’s a lot of trouble that smugglers know takes days to do. The scanner isn’t in a public area.

@mikechin6452

2 ай бұрын

@@Jeni10 Thank you 👍

@gideon546

2 ай бұрын

​@@Jeni10- Everything being Done on your Luggages Should be Done infront of the Visitor Not while you are NOT Watching. PERIOD. 👉 That is Why the Immigration FIRST asks Visitors Whether they "Packed the Luggage" themselves.👈 Immigration should INSTALL their Machines in the PUBLIC Area NOT in Hidden Area. We have heard Stories before of DRUGS being "Planted".❌

@Jeni10

2 ай бұрын

@@gideon546 That sounds very anti-border security. I trust the Australian border security.

@krysaliyah

7 күн бұрын

IMHO, Clearly a racist reason for that officer doing what he did. He had absolutely no reason except that he saw you were black to pull you aside in the first instance. Btw, did I miss the video that is entitled something about you being arrested in NZ? Just watched your video on the guys who drove you around Waiheke. Hope the driver wasn’t drink driving. Also, what happened to the other videos following your Waiheke visit. How long did you stay in Auckland? Will go search for your other videos. I think you are very brave travelling alone. Stay safe.

Hello ivain and sorry about the bad treatment at immigration upon arrival in Auckland and hope rest of your stay is enjoyable and Auckland seems so clean .

You should have simply told him you will tour around New Zealand. It would have saved you a lot of problems. You seemed suspect because you went to a country and you said you have no plans. Lesson learned bro. Try to enjoy yourself there and move on to the next location.

@nostalgiacampesina

2 ай бұрын

He was being unnecessarily arrogant towards the immigration officer. You don’t go to any country in the world without a “plan”.

@AfamOrji

2 ай бұрын

@@nostalgiacampesina It wasn't arrogance. Although I think he shouldn't have said he had no plans because the way he thought it in his head and the way the immigration officer interpreted it are different. Although that's still not a good reason to treat anyone that way.

@malcolmscrivener8750

Ай бұрын

@@nostalgiacampesinaNot true . Everyone is different . When I travel overseas I book nothing and don’t look at maps etc beforehand . That is the surprise ! Things always work out well and the people I meet look after me and send me to all the good spots anyway . That’s called making friends !

@krysaliyah

7 күн бұрын

As I said earlier, imo that officer did what he did from a racist perspective. A bit of power-tripping too, I suspect. Found the following about border control in NZ. “Once the passenger has arrived at the port, Customs officers also have the opportunity to assess that person based on their physical presentation. Frontline staff visually profile arriving passengers, looking for signs of intentional or unintentional non-compliance with New Zealand laws. If a passenger is considered to be a risk they will be sent to a secondary search area, which gives frontline staff the opportunity to question the passenger and gather information. Following further inquiries, the passenger or the contents of their bags could be searched.” He had NO reason imo to suspect you of anything, right, except you were a different colour! Just saying. Loved your videos of your Waiheke trip. But bro, your accepting the boss’s offer for his employees to take you around and then seeing those dudes and their van, I thought whoa, this was like a kidnapping movie in the making. I was smiling all the way through at how trusting you were. Those guys are so typical of the good nature of our boys. They were what we call, “hardcase”/“crackups”. lol!

Ivain, so sorry this happened to you in NZ. Hope this doesn't affect your vlogging. We are with you, man.

Sorry about what you went through.Keep thriving and be encouraged

Iventures you are doing amazing my brother. They can't stop your mission keep the positive vibes flowing

Sorry boss about your experience.I am afro too and I feel you.however I have nothing but praise for our NZ customs staff.they are awesome.In this case,your initial answers to basic questions probably set off the sequence of events that followed.Just it take on the chin and part of travel learnings.Hope you enjoy our beautiful motu.

What an ordeal Ivain ! You went thru the mill with this trip.

Dude you are great at what you do, I feel like your channel should blow up BIG TIME great story telling!

Same experience happened to me when I visited Egypt. The worst part was I had a driver waiting on me for over two hours not knowing what happened to me. My phone was blasting because he kept calling, but I couldn’t answer because I was also being detained. Luckily the driver came back to get me. They literally thought I was a drug dealer and searched me and my belongings trying to find something. When they finally realize they had nothing and none of this was true I literally had to pack all my stuff all over again from the ground. Hearing your story, I was reliving this all over again. Enjoy your time over there. Don’t let it ruin the rest of your trip. Keep going 🫡

Sorry for your negative experience dude. Keep your head up

Wow, such a cliffhanger, I have to watch the next video. Your trip to New Zealand has been quite interesting.

Thanks for sharing. Wow! Keep Shining Bright. You are Appreciated. Blessings Always ❣️

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I appreciate that!

He was doing his job. Frequent traveller, no itinerary. NZ has always been strict so don't take it badly. Standard procedures.

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

Sounds good! Thanks for the heads up!

@rosahacketts1668

2 ай бұрын

You've missed the point. He was the ONLY person that looked like him and he was called out no one else was!

@marionthompson3365

2 ай бұрын

@@rosahacketts1668 Rubbish. Happens every day. Former Customs officer. I've been questioned entering the US, on a ski tour once. If you are asked questions, you answer honestly. Doesn't matter who you are. If alone, a frequent traveller and have no itinerary, it raises red flags.

@brontewcat

2 ай бұрын

@@rosahacketts1668He was the only person he saw who was hauled out and questioned. If you stood and watched the process all day you would see it happen to other people as well. NZ is probably one of the least racist countries, although it does exist against the Maori.

@nostalgiacampesina

2 ай бұрын

He was being unnecessarily arrogant towards the immigration officer. You don’t go to any country in the world without a “plan”.

Great video bro.

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for watching!

Hie Ivain, Sorry about the bad experience. New Zealand is a beautiful country and welcomes people from all around the world. I am glad you were allowed to continue with your travel experience. I am a big fan of your videos as your travel experience helps others that may not be able to get to some of these beautiful places you show us to see them. Keep well my brother.

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! I appreciate that!

Giinagay my brother. I'm sorry to hear this happened. Thanks for sharing. Travel safe, well and happy. Peace out 🙏🌻

Thanks for sharing your travel problems in New Zealand!

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

I’m sorry for this pathetic treatment from our customs! I had a bad experience this year! Bought a Big Mac from the Sydney terminal, ate half of it but couldn’t finish it, so thought to finish it on the plane. Filled out the customs form and declared my Big Mac as food in case I forget to finish it or throw it away! Well, I forgot to throw it away so I got stopped, half eaten burger taken off me and officer disappeared around the corner. Second officer motioned me to a desk, started filling out a form without saying anything! I told her, that I had declared the burger as food, she gave me the piece of paper and told me to go to another desk across from where we were. No one was there so the same officer came around to the 2nd desk and started filling out another form and I’m like, “What are you doing? I’ve declared that I have a half eaten burger as food! All she said to me was, “not the meat!” Gave me the infringement notice and that was it!! No explanations, she didn’t take the time to educate me cause I thought a Big Mac can be declared as food! Long story short, I wrote and complained, I receive an email back with no apologies of the officers behaviour but still had to pay the infringement notice!! The most expensive BigMac I’ve ever had! $413.00!!! 🙄

@ricksanchez9232

2 ай бұрын

New Zealand customs is very strict, but New Zealand was one of the only country who did not join the boycott of South Africa during apartheid. They sent their rugby team to play SF, when the rest of the world boycott that nation.

@carrier411

11 күн бұрын

never go thru any airport with fresh food - meat, vegetables, anything. you will be fined in NZ and probably Australia is quite strict too.

a very nice and profesional video i love it

Thanks for sharing and Safe travels Ivan

Hey @Ivain! Much love from this end. Keep going! Don't forget you'll always get some crazy heads out there. While we can't ignore the horrible treatment by the immigration we should appreciate the lovely chat you had with the gentleman and the beautiful views. Keep the fire burning. ❤

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Yes, everything does balances out at the end. I appreciate you watching and the feedback.

Good morning from Papua New Guinea. I enjoyed watching your contents.

Exactly keep going to see this world and show us what you can... home will thank you...🎉🎉

Australia is also similar - you need to watch the show Border Security and see the types of people who arrive in Australia with limited funds, no plans - border security are checking to make sure that you have an entry and exit plan...

@bernadettelanders7306

Ай бұрын

Aussie here, I was thinking exactly the same thing re asking questions. Some that, as u probably know, come to Aus for one day, don’t know anyone, don’t know what they want to see, many of those are carrying drugs into the country, thus a bag scan, as u know, as you watch the show.. A shame he didn’t know that before, it wasn’t personal, well to him it was. But it’s the only way they catch so many drug smugglers trying to get into Australia and New Zealand too.

@kiaora7214

Ай бұрын

So why did they pull him from the queue for questioning, and no one else? Stop lying to yourselves.

@krysaliyah

7 күн бұрын

@@kiaora7214I reckon! I’m an 80 y.o. Maori kuia. It seems to happen to me all the time when I travel. Hello. I always seem to be the one that is being ‘randomly’ selected for extra checking.

The Kiwi’s are beautiful people - I hope this doesn’t spoil your time in NZ… it’s a magnificent place 🍎

Bro is a grown man acting like a child lmao

Hello brother, this is typical nz for you nothing new here lol. I'd love to show your around brother. Auckland has some great places to explore. looking forward hearing from you. best of luck.

Watching live from Japan 🇯🇵 🇺🇬🙏

Hey Ivaintures the people over there are so friendly,I went there last month travelling by my self and same thing happened to a lady picked me up and went for ride in her car and dropped me off again at my hotel..so thankful

Okay brown sugar Good to see you doing well after the experience entering New Zealand😮.

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. I’m doing much better.

@justcallmebrian793

2 ай бұрын

Go to fiji next which is not far since you are in that region

I hope you made it to Mudbrick safely.

I'm guessing the agent went : lots of border entries on passport + travelling light + business class + no plans = courier.

Makes me laugh some of these comments. Im Australian and i also know that if i visit America or Canada without any travel plans, I'd be treated the same way.

@austiwollongongwolf

2 ай бұрын

Yep, same here, hassled every time I am in the states on every flight both domestic and international. Should I say you shouldn’t treat a white person like that.

@rosahacketts1668

2 ай бұрын

He was the ONLY black person and he was the ONLY one interrogated no one else was. Oh boy!

@austiwollongongwolf

2 ай бұрын

@@rosahacketts1668 he doesn’t know that, is only assuming he was. 300 people getting off a plane, how would he know. The reasons why he were pulled aside have been explained over and over. I’m a frequent traveller and I know exactly why I’m going. The guy does no research, can’t even catch a train in Sydney. He may fly to places, but he is a complete amateur when it comes to real travel. All he does is catch Ubers , hangs in hotels and walks around the city. Go to the states as I often do, they want to know everything about you when you enter and I’m white. If the guy had a few answers about why he was there, would of been sweet as bro!

When you have short stays in one country and fly to another country, the border security will see you and check you and your luggage for suspected drugs. Having no itinerary is unusual for tourists, because everyone does their research about the country and places they want to visit. You came in with several red flags so they needed to check you thoroughly before admitting you into the country. Australia is the same. We do random searches too, and the border and immigration officers are looking for passengers with any red flags. If you have nothing, you’re fine, but they will always check someone who stays for short periods and/or has no itinerary. Those two things fit drug smugglers.

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

I understand but here is the thing, what I do isn’t at all unusual. This is precisely what KZreadrs do all the time. I have done research about NZ but didn’t plan anything. I booked the trip last min. I think smugglers are more organized. Also, nobody else was questioned and I already crossed customs.

@joannedickie7863

2 ай бұрын

@@IvainTures The answers you gave to the officer were exactly what smugglers & those intending to overstay say. You did everything to raise red flags with the authorities. You were not singled out because of your colour. You should have been able to be present when your property was searched. My husband & I visit New Zealand on a regular basis. We have both been searched during random bomb detection searches & are aware that NZ is the same as Australia in being very proactive in protecting their flora & forna from introduced deseases. BTW we much prefer the lifestyle & spectacular scenery of the South Island. Throroughly recommend you visit Milford Sound irrespective of the weather.

@austiwollongongwolf

2 ай бұрын

@@IvainTures they don’t care if you are a KZreadr, you can still be a drug smuggler. You don’t know how many people were taken aside for a start. Also Australians go straight through with NZ citizens as we don’t need visas, you would of been one of the few foreigners on the plane also as the flight I’m thinking would be mostly filled with Aussies and Kiwis, so I’m afraid you ticked the drug mule boxes. Watch Border Security Australia online and see how many people customs get who are smuggling drugs by asking the questions you were asked. Do your homework bro. I get asked exactly the same questions when entering the USA. I do my homework and have my answers ready. US customs is a pain in the arse! Get over it, stop playing the victim.

@dodoreact

2 ай бұрын

@@austiwollongongwolf I agree with you on this. I like Ivan and watch his content regularly, but he made some mistakes. Saying you don't have an itinerary or plans, and don't know how long you'll stay in the country is considered an extreme red flag which makes immigration/customs officers nervous. Please never do that. Always printout or memorise your plans before travelling because even though this was a first, this won't be the last stop and search as you travel more. I empathise with your ordeal and hope your next travels go smoothly. @IvainTures

@brontewcat

2 ай бұрын

⁠@@austiwollongongwolfYour comment was sensible until you made a comment about Ivain playing the victim. The sad reality is when a person does have dark skin they are often treated differently- particularly in the US. I don’t think this was the case here, but it can be the case in other circumstances. As this does not usually happen to whites, it is difficult for us to realise how insidious it is.

I can relate to your experience, although mine was not as extreme compared to this

As a Kiwi, I'm very sorry for your experience. However, I'm glad our Customs are on the ball. The thing is, as New Zealand is so far away, most people entering have long term holiday plans, and friends and family to meet. Someone on a short visit with not much luggage and very little money (not saying that's you but you did say you were low on funds) is very suspicious, and they do have to check you out. It is not racist, it is just your circumstances they are looking at. I just hope they were professional and polite, and I hope you enjoy your stay notwithstanding.

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your feedback. I Appreciate that! I agree with you! Thanks so much for watching!

@kiaora7214

Ай бұрын

BS. They pulled him from the queue because he wasn't pink 😂

Merci Ivain pour cette vidéo très informative. Je pense que cet officier en douane était très intrigué de voir arriver un voyageur seul sans planification de visite de la NZ ni intention de rencontrer des connaissances et ce douanier voulait vérifier si dans tes bagages se trouvaient des liasses de billets. Il a aussi voulu vérifié si ton bagage avait un double fond..

Bro 😎 don’t let this one slide. You should let the US Consulate know about this incident. My family and I travel on Our US Passports and have never had anything happen like this. Put them on blast. You have the platform. Do it!! All the Best.

My family and I were the only people of colour on the flight when we came to NZ a few years ago. We too were the only ones pulled out and held for almost 3 hours. We were also asked for proof of income etc. even though our visas clearly stated no proof of income required. Welcome to New Zealand!

Hello from America 🎉🎉🎉

From Kenya So unfortunate incident at the airport but hopefully it won't lower down your energy levels,just have a good time cheers

Bro who is editing your videos for you?wow its the best 👌 I have ever come across weldone

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I edit my own videos bro. Thanks a lot for the kind words.

Worst experience but boom... Nice and cool guy was ready for you.

What an ordeal! Truly heart renching! A traumatic experience indeed. This is not good for the image of the country and it could just have been coincidental , a disgruntled employee who would love to have the opportunity you have to freely travel but cannot and decided to upset the balance of your trip. You are a great soul, keep doing you and giving your audience the very best.

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for watching. I also appreciate the words of support. It means a lot!

@leehere-jq5ws

2 ай бұрын

traumatic???he simply got searched by customs , as is thweir right to do Oh please , traumatic my arse

My brother had a somewhat similar experience landing in New York. Questioned persistently about why he was there, told him that he wasn't welcome to migrate to the US, he's a pharmacist travelled there on business. He made the mistake of saying 'why on earth would I want to move to the US when I'm Australian?" Of course that just prolonged the process. Americans are paranoid that everyone wants to move there when it's a fact that Aussies out of all countries, clearly do not.

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about that! It’s too bad!

@joanneburford6364

2 ай бұрын

@@IvainTures you have an inflated idea about the US mate - we do not.

sorry you had to go through that my bro

Wow

Oh dang

You were too fresh for customs bro... They can't handle the swagggg 🤞🏾

I’m so sorry you had that dreadful experience. Some of these security guys are on power trips. It’s terrible.

😂😂 at least you didn’t get ‘arrested’ in Australia… go to Fiji beautiful place ❤❤.. enjoy your trip think of it as an experience and laugh it off 😊

😂 they are looking for something big and different 😂and you are the only Big chocolate they ever saw with no plans 😂 lol

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

😆

Loved the video with exception of you meal choices. I would’ve rather watch this video cruelty free. ✌🏽

Australian here. Flying from Bali to Darwin I was pulled aside and had all my luggage searched. Seems they were bored as there weren't many incoming flights that day. They found nothing. Did the luggage scan reveal anything at all? We once brought black tea from India into the country via Brisbane. They detected organic matter, found it quickly, confirmed it was not green unprocessed tea and waved us through promptly. Perhaps you should lodge a complaint with the US embassy in Wellington.

Hi there. I am from Auckland and I just started watching your channel this morning. I couldnt believe it when I saw you coming to my home town! Sorry about customs! We have a rising coke problem here! lol Anyways I hope you have a good time here and if I see you around I ll say a big hello! NZ is great! And yeah not so much racist as people are definitely not used to seeing African americans here, unless they are here doing a rap concert! :)

You do not get arrested, you just get searched.

I had a similar incident in Egypt and Malaysia years back. I kept my cool as customs inspected my British passport for 30min. AND that was leaving the country. I think they were suprised that black people travel. Lol.

@nanaobben5166

2 ай бұрын

That's the thing, when a person lives under rock....they don't expect black people to have funds to travel to a country on a whim. But yeah saying "no plans" doesn't help your case either. 😅

@harmonyclarke6808

2 ай бұрын

I had simulator in Morocco

@okponku1

2 ай бұрын

I had a similar experience in Israel--and this was when I was leaving the country. I had travelled on a Holy Land Tour organized by my church. So upon leaving Israel, we didn't travel as a group. I was headed to Malta for a little R & R. Upon arrival at the Tel Aviv airport, my US passport was checked and rechecked against my face. I was asked my name and what I was doing in Israel. I told them where I visited in Israel. In fact, they could have checked my carry on luggage for evidence of my tours but they didn't. I was also taken into a room for further searching. I needed to be on my best behavior to say the least 😂.

Racism is real, it sounds like you were profiled. Sorry you had to go through that.

New Zealand stopped to that again??

😮😮😮

That South Island beaches, lakes, mountains and Kenyans as small, less people got me and that image in my mind doesn’t disappear those less people like up to 10 Kenyans they are tall slim in white traditional clothings, rings on their necks and ears and mouth, such an attractive scene on South Island like that❤😍

@austiwollongongwolf

2 ай бұрын

Can he catch an Uber there?

Not a good welcoming to NZ, it would have been upsetting and annoying for you. Hope the rest of your trip is good. Look forward to seeing what you see. Take care.

Try being an Australian trying to get in to the USA. Even just transiting is unbelievable hard. I had to go to Mexico via LAX. Put me right off going for a holiday in USA.

@austiwollongongwolf

2 ай бұрын

Yep I get a hard time every time I go there. They always ask what are your plans there on arrival. This bloke who reckons he is a traveller is not real savvy on the way things work. When a custom person asks you what you plan to do and you don’t know it’s normal to be suspicious.He also has had strange travel plans, doesn’t know how long he is there for, also raises flags. Me thinks he is playing the race card!

I am old and as white as a snowball and I am always pulled out of line and have my hand luggage tested for bombs/chemicals, rejected by scanners, pulled apart, re-scanned. At Heathrow I have been taken out of line and been put in a body scanner. I have had my luggage opened and gone through! My husband can’t understand why I am always treated this way and the only thing we can think of is that they figure I look like a person who wouldn’t make a fuss but we believe it is really so they can say they are not racially profiling certain people … I am so sorry this happened to you because it looks bad for the country. Hopefully you will love New Zealand because it is a beautiful country.

@gamera3000

2 ай бұрын

My wife has a similar experience but only when travelling to the USA or on flights that are continuing on to there. Someone told her she has the same name as someone on a list.

@Jeni10

2 ай бұрын

There are many reasons for security to check you over, but if you’re innocent, just relax and be patient, because what they’re doing is their job, ie looking for contraband, undeclared foods, anything of a biosecurity nature that threaten their farmers etc. If you’re not doing that, you’ll eventually be allowed to leave. If they see someone sweating and not making eye contact, that can be because they’re behaving guilty and they’ll pull them aside. Also because people who are carrying drugs internally often appear sweaty and nervous, so they might be subjected to a body scan to see if there are pellets inside them. That’s also for the traveler’s safety because they can die from an overdose if a package leaks. If they have come from a country known for drug smuggling or if they are doing short trips, especially i n series, that’s a red flag to them because smugglers also go from country to country to pick up and drop off narcotics. Also, since flights are expensive, such short trips make them ask the question, how much money have you got? There are lots of valid reasons for border security to stop and search you. And yes, having the same name as a previous offender is one of them. So is a message from the previous country’s border security that you “fit the description of a prior offender”. Getting annoyed with border security only elevates their suspicions, so stay calm and be your normal friendly self. The less reactive you are, the easier it is for them to check everything and let you go. One important thing, NEVER LIE TO THEM! If you do that and they find out, you’ll be added to a list and then they’ll be watching you everywhere. It’s a serious offence to lie to border security because their job is to check and detect. Innocents will always be sent on their way eventually.

@judileeming1589

2 ай бұрын

@@Jeni10 anyone putting my name into a computer would have found out that I had an extremely high security clearance with several countries so being on a watch list was definitely not the issue in the main countries I travelled to and from. One instance, the full body scan at Heathrow was definitely to allay profiling claims, because when we woke up in Singapore and turned on the TV we found out that there was a terrorist bombing threat and travellers out of Heathrow were queuing in their thousands for hours to undergo exhaustive clearances and the no more than 100 ml of liquids became a new restriction.

Sorry for the bad experience

One time in 2019 I had booked a Two way flight ticket from the Midwest, to Oakland Salt Lake City. Before I could get a connection, I found that the plane lift 15 minutes. I was made to spend at a Hotel close to the Air port. The Hotel was too noisy.

Vacation equal site seeing. You could have said a travel blogger.

Wow that’s awful that you went through that in NZ, I’ve been there a dozen times it’s a beautiful country and the ppl are real friendly. I have black friends living there. Sorry you had that experience.

Please don’t be mad at the customs officers. They are just doing their job. Drugs are a big problem for every country. You are lucky you missed the big massacre in Sydney from a guy on drugs. I always get interrogated as a solo traveler. When I travel to the States they either think I’m a drug smuggler or trying immigrate illegally even though I travel on an Australian passport. I’m really enjoying your travel series. It’s different because you try to show the not so nice parts of places but do it with respect, good humour and kindness. Keep up the good work.

Interesting video indeed we are citizens of the world and are free to live anywhere in the world.

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

100% true

I hope this doesn't affect your mood for the rest of your Kiwi adventure. I'm interested in your unbiased opinions. With that being said, if it is a theme in NZ, let us know. Although I feel like that man the airport in customs needs a follow up. You should complain about him. He might not be liked or appreciated by either his colleagues or maybe management either but if no one complains, then maybe they won't be able to get rid of him. You might actually be helping them out by complaining.

Your Place of Birth is one of the most important things in your passport

I would’ve have told them going to contact the US Embassy!💪🏾

@izonozi

2 ай бұрын

Pfft, to do what?

@leehere-jq5ws

2 ай бұрын

@@izonozi he is an entitled american apparently customs doesn't apply to him hes too special

@leehere-jq5ws

2 ай бұрын

now that is the funniest thing i,ve heard all day ,,, call the embasy hello i got searched by customs quick call the military hahahahahahah

@izonozi

2 ай бұрын

​@@leehere-jq5wsyeah, unfortunately it seems that way. I do take offence when overseas travellers come to NZ or AUS and start bitching about out border protection; even worse when they play the 'racist' card. We have strong border protection for a reason, least of all so we don't become another America.

@joannedickie7863

2 ай бұрын

The immigration officer was simply doing their job after Ivain's answers raised red flags. My husband was given the 3rd degree by US immigration on one of our visits because we did not have a planned itinerary, we did not have a large amount of cash on us (using credit cards) & because they thought my husband was too young to be retired. My husband used to work for Australian immigration so he just politely answered the officer's questions & eventually we were permitted to enter.

Fiji is the best place in the world and the Taxi driver has chosen NZ as his home for the last 37 years . Am i missing something ?????

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@shanemad1640

2 ай бұрын

@@IvainTures . I was born in Fiji and call Australia home now . Am as Aussie as they come .

My father had a similar experience in Aukland. He was a white Australian 60. Also, my grandmother got caught smuggling cheese back into Australia. It happened to me in London. I felt like a leper.

The guard thought you were Nigerian lmao 😂

You and I have in common that we are of Cameroonian descent. Originally from western Cameroon, the town of Bangangté. I encourage you to contact the United States Embassy in New Zealand. One of the missions of diplomatic representations abroad is to defend their fellow citizens in whatever country in the world. Westerners do it very well, especially the United States. Even here in France, the white police officers in front of a African American are afraid, because the white police officers here in France know that the African American will contact the American Embassy in Paris, and he will be found and sanctioned, punished. recognize that it is in front of Africans that certain racist police officers allow themselves to behave in a racist manner, but in front of a black person who has an American passport, it is not the same attitude.

Also you reminded me that when I was near strip searched in similar way like you had🤦🏻‍♀️ not one but 5 officers on my luggages and bags, because I didn’t register the roasted chickpeas in my luggage ( oh well those chickpeas were special ones you can only get from a certain place in Turkiye and I left them on the table didn’t want to bring it to have fuss at airport but my busy aunty put that chickpeas back in my luggage thinking I forgot🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️) so they were repetitively asking me at Sydney airport if I have any food in any luggage or bag, I was like you nonchalant and keep saying no I don’t have any🥳🤪 well it became a very long story putting me further away calling all his managers and finishing with reprimands, accusations getting treated like a criminal and warnings, I was still feeling very uncomfortable to remember it but while I was listening to you it just became a funny memory as I started to see humorous side of it, thank you, please you do too it is better than getting stressed about it

@austiwollongongwolf

2 ай бұрын

Yes, but customs would hear that story a thousand times a day. In the end you are responsible for your bag and its contents.

@Coco_au

2 ай бұрын

@@austiwollongongwolf yes I know that

It’s obvious you were profiled. Sorry you have to suffer because of others who’ve done the wrong thing . There are more kiwis in Australia than NZ. Ihope u get to see some of the scenery. It’s a beautiful place. Please go to the South Island.

Ivan, when are you going to visit Trinidad 🇹🇹 we welcome you, Tobago, is a vibe ,and you will learn about the African and the slave trade ,great food and culture

We say that word in Trinidad.

Welcome to my world. I had the same experience in Singapore once & it wasn't pleasant. This skin attracts profiling & it's for us as individuals to portray an excellent behaviour as ambassadors for our race.

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

I agree! Sorry you had that happen to you as Well. Thanks for watching!

Ivan . 12:50 that wasn’t the best answer as well bro. A bit down there. You could have said to him yes you are in vacation And you gonna discover the country and all that it has to offer. Yea some like that. Saying, I don’t know was like a red flag there.

NZ is the Polynesian capital of the world. NZ has more Polynesians than the USA (excluding Hawaii) and every other country on Earth!!

Harbourside Auckland Harbourside nothing like circular Sydney lol

.. . "you have Kenyans" .. . ."no -- Canyons" . . 😅😂 that was hilarious!😄 I'm definitely sorry for that BS detainment with the customs agent. It was too "convenient" that he chose the only melanated person in the line. I'm very glad you didn't allow him to inspect your property in another room, away from your sight; you are right - they could've slipped anything into your suitcase in order to falsely arrest you. You were wise and well spoken, Brother Ivan. 👍 That was a nice chat with the Fijian taxi driver, Cam. I've been interested in touring many of those Polynesian countries. Fiji, Samoa, New Caledonia, and of course the Solomon Islands (where the people have natural blonde afros).

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

Yes that would be interesting. The whole Kenyan and Canyon thing was too funny. 😆 thanks a lot for watching!

As someone born and raised here in NZ id wouldnt say its a race thing, theres a reason we are the second safest country in the world, one of the reasons being how careful we are of visiters

Wow! I expected you to get interrogated/inspected like that in Australia NOT IN NEW ZEALAND! The NZ immigration agent definitely thought you were a drug mule! Also, you were suspected since you did not have definitive plans or planned itinerary.

@austiwollongongwolf

2 ай бұрын

You would get the same treatment in the states if you told them you had no plans. I get asked every time. I always have some idea what I’m up to. This bloke travels place to place, but most unadventurous and does no research when he even gets to a place. Relies on Ubers. I’m afraid city streets, airports and hotel rooms not travel. He just likes to tick countries off his list.

Come Fiji.....and Papua New Guinea

Brother!! Traveling while black! Been there done it. 😂😂

Hey bro are you still in NZ, I'm about 30mins from where you are

New Zealand is a very bureaucratic country, and the questions he asked are somewhat typical and expected. Probably, it was down to your nationality(I'm too polite to say "race"); they don't realise just how many rich people there are in places like Africa or China or India. They think you are coming here to work illegally or something like that. Also, they are probably shocked at all the travel you have done, and don't understand how you(an African) can afford it. Actually, in the US they have a similar attitude. I live in Beijing and I know a number of young single Chinese girls who have been refused visas to the US. The US embassy staffers think that they don't want to go on holiday, instead they desperately want to go to the US to live the American dream because life in China is so bad compared to the US---what they don't realise is that a lot of these girls don't even have to work, they spend their time playing golf, lunching, shopping and travelling around the world. A lot of average people in NZ don't comprehend people with money and the lifestyle that goes with it, as NZ is a very expensive country to live in and the "average" person struggles financially. Actually, they don't even realise that there are rich people in NZ......years ago I used to clean rich NZer's houses....and I learned then that "the other half" definitely exists in NZ too. P.S. my comments will very likely "trigger" one or two of my fellow Kiwis. Damn $59.....prices have risen since I lived in Auckland.

What was their purpose for the arrest.

You should ask them to contact the American embassy because it’s a lawsuit for discrimination

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

If it happens again I’ll self deport. It’s so unnecessary the way they handled the situation.

I was treated like you experienced when I flew to USA at La, I was a 27 year old solo traveler

I been to Australia and New Zealand and Figi

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

Amazing! Hopefully you had fun! I love it so far.