*Update* Thank you everyone who donated! We hit £2000 which was way over the target!!! All donations are being sent asap and all updates will follow on Instagram. Thank you once again

@carkawalakhatulistiwa

7 ай бұрын

Jakarta has actually been undergoing improvisation since 2013. If you look at photos of the Jakarta River before 2013, the river is nothing more than a trash can. And when the flood comes, this trash goes into people's homes. 10,000 people die from malaria in the capital every year

@coast_2coast

7 ай бұрын

Legend

@noenamfam

7 ай бұрын

Sorry Ben, just had the time to see the vid.. Yes, that is the reality and it is a reminder for all of us to be more thankful with what we have. We will be communicating and I will try my best to document it! Cheers, Ben! You are a good guy!

@coast_2coast

7 ай бұрын

@@noenamfam another legend! You cat and ben. Be sure to put some videos up on your channel. Be lucky

@noenamfam

7 ай бұрын

@@coast_2coast sure! I promise Ben to get the GoFundMe delivered safely to them and document it

If that garbage could be turned into gold, there would be the richest city in the universe! It’s hard to imagine people living under bridges. That’s the urban tragedy of the 21st century and a revelation to wealthy cities! Thank you for bringing us different themes, and thank you for your good deeds! Bless those who live under that bridge now, Indonesia, and everyone watching this channel! 🥰🙏

@ourladyofguadalupebotanica6732

7 ай бұрын

Clean up the rivers so fish can survive and be a source of fresh water. Clean up the landscapes for fruits and vegetables and goats. The human race does tend to shoot itself in the foot though.

@Indrakrn

7 ай бұрын

Have you ever seen what Kashmir looks like? I think they would win first place followed by Mumbai

Ben in all fairness looking at the pollution in Jakarta and indeed other places you've visited I'm never ever going to complain about my bin charges again.

@BackpackerBen

7 ай бұрын

Well said

Ben, please tell Kat, when I first went to Peru, decades ago, we were passing through a very poor area to visit a famous statue. My Peruvian friend saw the sadness on my face and she told me "Don't look at how they're living, look at the happiness on their faces". It was the best travel advice I've ever been given, I see the 3rd world with completely different eyes

"Always be nice to each other". Catarina ranks up there as one of the sweetest young women I've seen. She's not one of the typical self involved/entitled 20 somethings that we always see.

@Sniperboy5551

7 ай бұрын

That’s because she’s Portuguese 😉

@userrrrrxx135

7 ай бұрын

She is not involved/entitled. She is a typical teenager who doesn't understand anything

@KC-in9px

7 ай бұрын

@@userrrrrxx135 She's not a teenager and understands much more than you do sport

Catarina is so lovely and down to earth. A rare find nowadays, well done Ben!

Katerina, your compassion and humility is clear to see. Thanks to you and Ben showing us this

Jakarta has actually been undergoing improvisation since 2013. If you look at photos of the Jakarta River before 2013, the river is nothing more than a trash can. And when the flood comes, this trash goes into people's homes. 10,000 people die from malaria in the capital every year 9:43 The government gives them a house but they refuse because the government apartment is far from where they work.

What a powerful and wise advice from Caterina. “ be nice to everyone….” Love it❤

@BackpackerBen

7 ай бұрын

⭐️

@noenamfam

7 ай бұрын

I like that quote too

@peterwhitey4992

7 ай бұрын

She said "Always be nice to each other...".

@blardymunggas6884

7 ай бұрын

@@peterwhitey4992 Ok internet teacher. As long as you’re happy

@miked451

7 ай бұрын

Kat is a true gem!

This is outstanding content mate. Few people ever see and experience true poverty. Certainly not most Westerners. What strikes me is how hospitable and friendly they all seem to be.

@BackpackerBen

7 ай бұрын

Super friendly mate

@keremsify

7 ай бұрын

I agree .. thank you!@@BackpackerBen

@deidradahl2802

7 ай бұрын

​@@BackpackerBen Please remind them through the translator that it does not take money to know how to hold a broom. They should clean up the area, and people will be more willing to donate, as they see they are trying.

@rizkyadiyanto7922

7 ай бұрын

ehh homeless is everywhere in US big cities. the different in the US is that theyre druggy and carry guns.

@Annie420

7 ай бұрын

⁠@@deidradahl2802what a comment. There was literally an old woman sweeping up with a broom as Ben and Kat were walking through.

Good man Ben raising a GoFundme on those living under the bridge! On to the next journey! Stay safe with Cat!

@BackpackerBen

7 ай бұрын

Cheers mate!!

@carkawalakhatulistiwa

7 ай бұрын

​@@BackpackerBenJakarta has actually been undergoing improvisation since 2013. If you look at photos of the Jakarta River before 2013, the river is nothing more than a trash can. And when the flood comes, this trash goes into people's homes. 10,000 people die from malaria in the capital every year

Absolutely great content and Kat couldn't have said it better about being kind because you don't know what other people are going through!! Love you guys...be safe...

When you see those people Ben & Katerina, families living together under the road bridge, it humbles you when you realise there are plenty of folk living life out there with the barest of essentials, and yet, they are welcoming, friendly and kind. In contrast, living life in the west, we have so much but we see so many people still unhappy living their life’s. It just proves kindness and happiness comes from within. My mum use to say, when she grew up during WW2, living in poverty back then, we had very little but we were happy. Let’s hope everybody can help raise the funds for the go fund me page. 🍀

Thanks for showing off the touristy beaten path, both sides, the living in comfort with the people live basically underground, yet theyre not complaining in that hardship. Thanks again, another winner vlog. Both you stay safe

I lived for seven and a half years in Jakarta until the pandemic forced me to return to my home country. I loved living in Jakarta and absolutely hated leaving it.

I truly believe people like you and bald do an incredible service bringing awareness to mostly unknown parts of the world and the struggles that come with it. Man, it is really important to stop and reflect on the privilege I and others like me have.

@BackpackerBen

7 ай бұрын

🤝

Good man this Igba, that he shows the poor and dirty places in his town Jakarta, for sure with the hope, that it will cause a change for the better ! Lord Jesus Christ bless him.

@noenamfam

7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much

Good one Ben, thanks for showing the real Indonesia. I live in Kuala Lumpur and there are areas that I thought were quite bad (and bad traffic) but it doesn't come close to this! Rough life and we must count our blessings.

@tanuwidjayaady9515

7 ай бұрын

Anda goblok,jakarta lebih baik dari negara barat yang penuh gelandangan dan bau busuk di stasiun kereta

Amazing video Ben and Cat. I love the content. Well done mate. Greetings from Brazil.

Your content has really improved a lot lately. Impressive. You and Cat make a good duo 👌🏻

@W31rdG

7 ай бұрын

Ya... Kat's energy helps his videos quite a bit, and the both seem to have fun all the time. I don't think I've seen a video yet when Kat's not smiling.

@SanSet-lj3ru

7 ай бұрын

It's coz we all watching kat 😂😂

@michaelkleinkort8581

7 ай бұрын

Put on ring on that finger, love the videos with Princess Catarina! She balances you out, great content. God bless those people.

"My arse feels like it's been bummed by a horse" ... Ben's poetic & profound words made me chuckle 😆 at the end there after a bit of a sad watch

@BackpackerBen

7 ай бұрын

Got to lighten the mood

Wow Ben that was a Real Eye Opener so sad to see people living in such poor conditions Great video Thanks for sharing Your Experience in Jakarta🙂Watching from NB Canada🙂

@BackpackerBen

7 ай бұрын

Yeah mate eye opening! Thanks for the comment

What a respectful, accommodating, and knowledgeable "tour guide" Iqbal is. Backpacker Ben and Princess Catarina of Portugal were really lucky to have gotten acquainted with him. 🎒🥾👸🏻🇵🇹 😬

@BackpackerBen

7 ай бұрын

Iqbal was a legend

@noenamfam

7 ай бұрын

hahaha.. nah.. Ben is a legend

@THE-BUNKEN-DRUM

7 ай бұрын

​@@BackpackerBen: Iqbal IS a legend. 😉👍

Excellent one yet again Ben & Kat.

Great topic ben. Do more of these visiting the world's most xyz content if u can

As many beautiful things you see in your travels , there are some things you can not unsee. Thank you for showing all sides of life.

What a place! I don't think I'll be visiting there. Take care -- both of you. Richard in Reno

The clip with Bald was hilarious. "Butter my ass." What does it actually mean? Lol

@BackpackerBen

7 ай бұрын

Alan Partridge quote

Brilliant content Ben..safe travels ❤

@BackpackerBen

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks Ben love watching your videos.

@BackpackerBen

7 ай бұрын

Top man! Thank you

Nice one Ben and Kat... stay safe brother!

@BackpackerBen

7 ай бұрын

Appreciate it pal

Amazing. You two are brills!

You know it's a good day when Backpacker Ben uploads!

@BackpackerBen

7 ай бұрын

You know it! Many thanks

@carkawalakhatulistiwa

7 ай бұрын

​@@BackpackerBen9:43 The government gives them a house but they refuse because the government apartment is far from where they work.

everytime you think u life is bad and you think u have nothing ...then please watch this video and think again..

Your videos are amazing man, found you from Balds channel. This video was humbling, keep shedding light on stuff like this, thanks Ben!

@BackpackerBen

7 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! Thanks mate

It's great that you and Cat are showing us the conditions in which lots of people in large Third World cities live. It's also cool that you guys rode on motorbikes through the city - gives you (and us) a real feel for daily life there. I did that once in central Mumbai - quite an experience!

The silver paint they use is really bad for their health.

It's better to live in the village, even if you don't become rich, the important thing is to have enough and have a decent house. Instead of living in a big city but not having the skills, you end up being poor and living under a bridge in an inadequate house.

@peterwhitey4992

7 ай бұрын

They were poor in the village too. There aren't enough jobs there.

@maksumzaifudin5859

7 ай бұрын

@@peterwhitey4992 Hidup di desa meskipun miskin nggak masalah dari pada hidup miskin ditengah kota, apalagi hidup di desa miskin juga nggak ada yang tinggal di kolong jembatan. Di desa itu banyak pekerjaan kalau kita mau meskipun upahnya nggak besar asalkan bisa buat makan

@peterwhitey4992

7 ай бұрын

@@maksumzaifudin5859 - If they thought it was better living poor in the village, then they would move back. They're clearly choosing this, because despite how bad it is, in their opinion, it's still better than staying in the village.

@rizkyadiyanto7922

7 ай бұрын

​@@peterwhitey4992its not that they think its better there, theyre just ashamed to live in their own village.

Superb video and great Content, seeing the people in those living conditions is so sad and tbh unbelievable .... and here's me worrying because my poxy sky box wont work ffs

@BackpackerBen

7 ай бұрын

First world problems mate

@NiceGuyAidey

7 ай бұрын

@@BackpackerBen Yea , good Man Ben

I was in Jakarta 4 days last year... only now i feel i saw Jakarta. Thanks for sharing.

Great video ❤ Thank you Iqbal

@noenamfam

7 ай бұрын

You are welcome

It's sad to see Hugh numbers of people living under a highway, that shit even goes on in parts of America. Poverty is endemic throughout the world.

How you going Ben and Kat. Enjoying your vids. So close to Darwin! Be great to see you and Kat in the Northern Territory Australia. Yes, pricey but I reckon your subscribers would love it. There will be plenty of Aussies to welcome you and take you in. 🇦🇺 Careful with food and water in Indo.

you amaze me sometimes. you can be funny, and crazy. but this was serious. you do well and help, both of u. i appreciate both of u. thanks for the content,

@BackpackerBen

7 ай бұрын

No probs mate!

I work in West Jakarta and never know under bridge houses exist. Great advanture Ben!

Thanks Ben and Catarina for showing the reality, they are truly worthy of a go fund me and hopefully it raises enough to make a difference x

Another top video. Props for Catarina - she’s a trooper! Take care over there👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@BackpackerBen

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

Thanks you very much for help people and Jakarta city... thanks you brother and sister...👍🌏🌎🌍

Well done mate, well done👍🏻 You definitely showed us a side of Jakarta that no one else has the nerve or the desire to show all aspects of where they travel. You are, as always, an absolute legend!👏🏻👍🏻✌🏻🙏🤙🏻

Thanks Ben & Kat enjoy every video take care subscriber Australia ❤

Kids: "Housewife?" Kat: "Wife" Ben: silence... 🤣

Great work, Ben & Caterina.

My bro and sis if u still here in jakarta. Maybe u can go to national monunem (monas) central jakarta. Or kota tua (old town) that can give ur about history of jakarta and indonesia spesificly. but if u have more time just visit TMII (themepark) east jakarta. Was presentting all culture many provinces in indonesia . Good luck ❤

Just insaine... amazing content Ben!

Catarina,the apprentice housewife 😂😂😂 That made me chuckle!!What a cheeky kid!!

Great video mate, and very touching of you to initiate a fundraising campaign for those poor people. There should be more vloggers doing this. 👍

@BackpackerBen

7 ай бұрын

No worries mate! Thanks for watching

Great video 👏👏👏 Hopefully the authorities get more resources and permissions to clean up more and more. 🙏🙏

@BackpackerBen

7 ай бұрын

Much needed right

Respect Ben, you went to places few ever visit. You did better than Heiniken (the beer that reaches places that few ever reach). That level of poverty exists in parts of Africa too.

Excellent video my friend! Great job getting a go fund me going for those people. That's truly emotional to see that way of life but also showed people's determination to live there life. I think at this point Ben it's time to take Cat on full time with you. You two are just the perfect team and compliment each other so well. Plus she's not bad looking so I think you two can be great couple but at same time if you two have an amazing unbreakable friendship then sometimes making it a relationship and hurt that friendship in future if didn't work out. So I totally understand if that's why your just friends. True friendship with a person you know will always be there and never lie or try to hurt you is a friendship for life and not with ruining over trying to date. Enough about that just find a way to keep her on the journey with you as really sets a balance on your channel in a great way and hope for safe travels and more amazing content! 🥂💯

Wow, Could you imagine if all those motor bike riders were in cars.. what the traffic would be like then.. Great Videos Ben...

Good work guys.

@BackpackerBen

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Got an amazing lass there Ben she’s defo a 11/10! enjoy & safe travels to you both ❤

Something is wrong with this world! Thank you for to try and help as you can 👍🏼

@77moessa

7 ай бұрын

Corrupted governments. That's what's wrong..!

That traffic is why i tip very well these moto taxis. At least in vietnam or manila is always like $1 or $2 but i always try to at least double it if there is a lot of traffic. Drivers seem to appreciate a lot too, i dont think the locals do it. Total madness.

@BackpackerBen

7 ай бұрын

Insane mate 2 hours nearly for like £2 is a joke. I always pay triple or quad lol

Wow that's really awesome thanks for letting us know 😊

I am just going to Bali next year, and gotta go thru Jakarta first so, good to know

Waiting for Mr. Bald to come to Indonesia, especially Jakarta. Speaking of pollution, a few months ago there was a pollution epidemic in Jakarta.

The government is trying to build a dam and reclamation of the North coast of Jakarta like in the Netherlands to prevent Jakarta from sinking. but the people of the North Coast refused. so the government changed plans by moving the old capital to Kalimantan. a place far from earthquakes, tsunamis and floods

Love the Bald Cameo - Another great vid - Keep up the good work pal :)

I’m in Bali and flying to Jakarta tomorrow to check it out-seems like a stark contrast

@noenamfam

7 ай бұрын

Good luck over there.. :)

You guys are legends. When are you coming to Iceland. It´s getting a bit dodgy here now!!!!

Ben you have a good Heart and your Girlfriend has a very caring heart . She is beautiful inside and out .

Bless you Ben and Cat.

I have been to Jakarta a few times, lovely people It’s so sad to see the way that those people have to live😢😢😢

Two wonderful people….

Thanks for showing us the raw side of travelling

I love watching the adventures of Backpacker Ben and his wife Kat!

@rizkyadiyanto7922

7 ай бұрын

house wife

@ericd1084

7 ай бұрын

No. Apprentice 😂 Come on guys. You heard what he said. Lol

@AwesomeSwimmingSpots

7 ай бұрын

@@ericd1084 Kat said "wife" :)

Thank you for not showing the flashy places in jakarta

Hey Ben just started getting into your videos through Mr Bald. Was wondering what camera gear you use? Cheers mate.

3 nights in Jakarta was enough for me - the traffic, the heat, the humidity

Hey Ben I’m 19 homeless, stay at a shelter, and love watching your vids, I was wondering could I edit maybe just a small clip in your video it could be as small as 10 seconds?😊 if not that’s ok

Fantastic

Traffic in jkt has always been bad in living memory. Government makes also many mistakes when it comes to its Traffic control policies.

There are homeless people who live under a bridge in Los Angeles, California USA.

@11buleria

7 ай бұрын

Yes, I see homeless people living under most bridges in downtown Los Angeles.

Blessings, stay safe

Ben M8 not normally bloke speak. You have found a keeper in Kat!

Ben…your vids are much better than other KZreadrs.

@BackpackerBen

7 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!!

Surely Bangkok rates a mention for bad traffic? (although they have a very good mass transit system) Hope the Arses are better and the horse had a good time.

Kat is a gem!

This video is incredible and shows us what a horrible inpact we're having on the planet. I can't imagine living here. Think of all the biodiversities and local marine wildlife that have suffered as a result of this pollution. We really need to embrace sustainable living now! Thanks for the amazing and insightful video.

Hello from Vietnam 🇻🇳

@ericd1084

7 ай бұрын

Hello from Vietnam too. 😂 I live in Saigon.

It is sad but it's true, the economy inequality is so wide over here. One side is so modern and clean and flashy, and the other one is very filthy, slums. There are cities like these also in western and more in eastern Europe, but Jakarta definitely worse.

Sadness What We See, But The Joy Of These People's Face And Attitude Tells A Wonderful Story!

Good to see the other Ben make an appearance after his Darien Gap ordeal 😊😊

Truth is out, Cat is your apprentice, next level is apprentice-wife? 😊

The Pikachu made a heart sign with his fingers, basically thanking you.

LOVE FROM DUBLIN BEN AND CAT

Nice fundraiser. Happy to chip in since I know you’re the real deal.

@BackpackerBen

7 ай бұрын

Good man

There are homeless people living under many many bridges and underpasses in Los Angeles.

£1645 so far! Keep donations rolling in people! Great stuff Ben 👏 👍

@BackpackerBen

7 ай бұрын

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