I love that Ben walks around Caracas like he's the mayor of the city

@carlosmedlen

Жыл бұрын

Attention!!! Hell is real!!! Where will you go when you die??? If the rapture took place today, would you be left behind??? Jesus loves you and He died for your sins. Anyone who denies Jesus Christ will also be rejected. Humble yourself to REPENT and put your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior today, we are not guaranteed tomorrow. . Mark 1:15 For the Kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the gospel.

@Pokupay_otechestvennoe

Жыл бұрын

Ахаха ))

@Boris82

Жыл бұрын

That's in many, many of his videos. He just takes control of his situation. It's good, makes good video 🙂

@3User

Жыл бұрын

Should be more careful. At least before he ends up meeting someone who doesn't like a foreigner parading around their town.

@streettravelxxi

Жыл бұрын

@@3User at this point bald would’ve been killed already if that’s true, it just goes to show if u r confident and show respect u most likely will get respect

I really appreciate that you tried to help the architect, but his plight was truly heart breaking. He hung his certificates so proudly. He played his music for you so well too. Good luck to him.

@deepbluehue3

8 ай бұрын

That bit playing the recorder was so bittersweet , left me in tears ...

@raynel1000

7 ай бұрын

the architect was gone when he wanted to give him the money

@exliferEK

7 ай бұрын

aint no way he didnt left him any money

@deepbluehue3

7 ай бұрын

I would have ... I assume he did ... or maybe gave it to someone that lives near that he trusted ...@@exliferEK

@romanpafkovic503

6 ай бұрын

Does anyone know where is this engineer's place? I'm in Caracas and I'm doing my best to find out, but I'm not successful, even the locals don't know

Did anyone else notice that the lady in the shop said it’s a lot safer because the criminals/gang members went to OTHER countries?

@redpiper1

Ай бұрын

Hmm. Yes I wonder where they went 🤔? Right here to the US and the crime rate has gone up exponentially because of it. Every day there's another story.

@invenom8894

Ай бұрын

It makes sense. the criminals make more money abroad. of course not ALL of the immigrants are criminals. the US did not bother filtering out the bad ones.

@driehoogachter5729

Ай бұрын

@@redpiper1 The US has brought it upon itself with the sanctions

@Alex-ej4wm

Ай бұрын

And they called Trump racist for saying their not sending "their best and brightest". Yet anthother thing he was right about

@wintaaaaa

Ай бұрын

@@redpiper1 When there is more money there is more crime

Your friendliness and kindness towards people is what keeps you safe! I’m convinced. You’re a damn good man

@navyvet05

2 ай бұрын

Being that hes a youtuber im pretty sure he got with the local government and was given the okay to go there without any real danger. He didnt just fly into caracas and walk around. They all knew he would be there.

@jonathankerkstra9152

Ай бұрын

​@@navyvet05what? They all knew he would be there? Did the goverment put it on the news or something?😂

@navyvet05

Ай бұрын

@@jonathankerkstra9152 yep, thats what happened, just like you said.

@jonathankerkstra9152

Ай бұрын

@@navyvet05 that's crazy ngl

@SONofTHC

Ай бұрын

It helps being multi lingual.. be VERY diffrent walk around going " SPEAK ANY ENGLISH, ME SPEAKA NO X "

That architect living under the bridge really broke my heart

@Superman_.

Жыл бұрын

I’m not going to sleep tonight thinking about the end of this video 😞

@Mudisolo

Жыл бұрын

@@digger5521 bro for real, i felt so bad that he didn’t received the money.

@thelumbyjack

Жыл бұрын

@@digger5521Part of me thinks he did get it - the smart thing to do would be to not show him giving the money, or else the guy becomes a target.

@Awesome-oh7op

Жыл бұрын

@@digger5521 I assume he probably did give him the money but didn't record it due to safety reasons

@mrazik131

Жыл бұрын

@@Awesome-oh7op safety, and not to embarrass the man, ...??

Thank you for showing parts of the world 99.9% will never see through your wonderfully raw lens, your interactions with the locals are hilarious, endearing and overall a pleasure to watch! Thanks Bald and keep going amigo, we love this!

Oh, man, I read some comments before but didn’t expect the architect to make me cry like this. May God bless this man and his family.

@friendlyreptile9931

Ай бұрын

Nothing different between him and all the others. Yeah he was an architect before life hit him like a train and others were even poor before. You can totaly cry about a lot of those people but not just him b.c. he was something better?

I went solo traveling twice in my early twenties and both times left me pretty rattled. I never experienced any real danger, but just being so out of my element and being constantly worried about being taken advantage of or accidentally wandering into a bad area made me completely fall out of love with the idea solo travel and seeing the world in general. Watching you admitting that you were worried, but still manoeuvring a dicey place like Caracas like a champ is really inspiring.

@eddyhernandez5869

8 ай бұрын

It's all fun and games, untill they pull a train on you, in the barrio.🤕

@lisaschuster686

5 ай бұрын

I feel that way here on Earth. Well said.

@navyvet05

2 ай бұрын

Going there is like playing russian roulette. If any normal westerner went there and dressed as nicely as bald did they would certainly be mugged. Im pretty sure he was given the okay and protection to be there considering how well known he is.

Being Venezuelan, this gives me a sense of pride, dread, joy, sadness and nostalgia for my home.

@VilliGz7

Жыл бұрын

Same

@yommmrr

Жыл бұрын

Life is what you make it and it could ALWAYS be worse.

@DrahcirC3

Жыл бұрын

No reconozco esa ciudad ni esa gente dios mio, como han destruido todo.

@radleysmith7528

Жыл бұрын

Whats the correct fare to the beach

@Lawnmower737

Жыл бұрын

It’s really sad because Venezuela has the best potential many of its neighbors in latin and south america to become a powerhouse, not just in economy but also opportunity. One day I hope to visit a Venezuela that models this.

Bald never disappoints. Spending a year to learn Spanish so he can better understand his travel destination is a labor of love. He doesn’t babble a few, mispronounced words strung together like the other travel youtubers. He’s more insightful, more authentic and less cynical than bourdain. Que Jesus y Miguel lo bendigan siempre

@gamerk1625

Жыл бұрын

I need to learn these ways

@MrSupernova111

Жыл бұрын

As a native Spanish speaker myself it amazes me how well he can communicate in Spanish. His Spanish isn't perfect but he appears to have a big enough vocabulary and grasp on grammar to have dialog with the locals. Very impressive considering he only learned Spanish recently.

@alisonhilll4317

Жыл бұрын

International bankers have put sanctions on Venezuela because of their oil , all wars are bankers wars follow the money.

@futzibald9564

Жыл бұрын

bald is a man of the world

@Ferelmakina

Жыл бұрын

Who TF is Miguel?

I had the pleasure of visiting Venezuela in the early 1990's. It was a vibrant, thriving country with beautiful and gracious people. I'm heartbroken the people have suffered so much.

@Chichi-rd9my

8 ай бұрын

Which part of Venezuela you went to visit??

@robertanna9964

8 ай бұрын

@@Chichi-rd9my Caracas and Porta La Cruz. Absolutely beautiful people. Incredibly kind and gracious.

@bvedant

5 ай бұрын

At one point in history Venezuela was one of the richest countries in the world.

@maryannwaters339

5 ай бұрын

Maybe Seann Penn, Susan Sarandon, Danny Glover, Naomi Campbell, Noam Chompsky, Oliver Stone and Kevin Spacey can all help out. They were Hugo Chávez's besties.😂

@bockscar1

5 ай бұрын

If you are a common American Citizen do not go to Venezuela ! there was common 10 American citizen who visited Venezuela was wrongly imprisoned by Maduro regime to use them for prisoner exchange for Alex Saab which was caught for 350 millions dollars money laundering for the Maduro regime look it up.

Very raw, very entertaining, very real, well narrated. Keep educating us Ben; keep up the good work!

I love this style. It's like a documentary, with the human experience being the prime narrative. Absolutely amazing job Ben!

@stewart2589

Жыл бұрын

Way better than boring couples with generic background music and typically rarely speak to locals or know the language

That man forced to live under a bridge selling junk really made me think about my own 'problems'. The fact he wanted to play music for you was really touching and made me want to cry. It's a shame that because of government corruption and incompetence and other countries exploiting them and basically stealing from the country, those decent, hard working friendly people have to live like that.

@seasn5553

Жыл бұрын

this is a pretty commie take 🫡

@israelgoldoni6452

Жыл бұрын

O nome disso é Imperialismo

@swapmeetlus4096

Жыл бұрын

Socialism… communism…

@tacob0

Жыл бұрын

@@seasn5553 If Venezuela was communist. They would have been a lot better off then they are now, Id rather live in Cuba then most latin american countries. My wife got a Phd just to make 400 euros a month in brazil imagine being poor there.. Had they been communist at least those poeple would be fed and housed.

@WalkingRawChannel

Жыл бұрын

A very touching part. The man trying to live with dignity under that bridge :(

Best youtube video I've ever seen Benjamin. Why? Authentic and respectful.

I grew up in Eastern Venezuela, particularly Anzoategui. We always had jokes about fish and beaches near Caracas. The beaches in other parts of the coast are better because of population density and the fact that La Guaira (which is state where the beaches you visited) had a massive landslide which damaged the coastline in the 1999 landslide. If you ever go back visit the other cities like Maracaibo, Maracay, Puerto La Cruz (my hometown), Ciudad Bolivar, and more. There are endless things to see. Thank you for your videos.

@TruthIsTheNewHate84

6 ай бұрын

The state of the economy is sad to see. The people seem really cool, the food looks good, and it's absolutely beautiful. I pray one day Venezuela and it's people will prosper again.

@bockscar1

5 ай бұрын

If you are a common American Citizen do not go to Venezuela ! there was common 10 American citizen who visited Venezuela was wrongly imprisoned by Maduro regime to use them for prisoner exchange for Alex Saab which was caught for 350 millions dollars money laundering for the Maduro regime look it up.

I can't believe the architect wasn't home! What a wonderful gift to give to a well-educated man who took the time to share his heartbreaking story. That would have been the perfect goodbye to this Venezuelan adventure.

Жыл бұрын

I was so sad!

@catlady4799

Жыл бұрын

Felt so bad.

@matrixfull

Жыл бұрын

yeaaa and I bet he would use it very responsibly and do a lot with it!!!

@trivacker

Жыл бұрын

I felt sad when he started playing the flute/recorder.

@Dranzel

Жыл бұрын

I was heartbroken, cant we do a go fund me?

Ben. You are my role model. What ever people say. I’m 25 years old you have shown me how to interact with people! Last week I visited Hungary and had a meggy ale in your honour. Thanks once again! You are a Legend!

I think its so wonderful that you're so brave to film your experiences. For me watching your channel, it's like being a passenger to these great adventures.

We are really blessed with your work bald. A platform for all! In all cultures and all walks of life, so sad for the architect that lived under the bridge. Keep safe brother!

It's absurd how excited I get when I receive a notification from this channel.

@Chopper140

Жыл бұрын

I’m grateful for this channel

@SlaterGator

Жыл бұрын

Its like we're embarking on an adventure 😄

@mraccountmanager

Жыл бұрын

Same!

@pstar810108

Жыл бұрын

same

@zolesomalijac8942

Жыл бұрын

Mi tu

The final part of the video simply broke my heart. Thank you so much for your work

You sir, allow so many to have a vicarious experience and do it so very well. I am overwhelmed with gratitude for your channel and for you, you are so inspiring and I just want to send you intentions of gratitude for your sharing with us that shall never be able to experience these wonderful adventures you take us on. Thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart.

As a Venezuelan still living in Caracas in pains me that I somehow did not see you walking around. Hope you enjoyed the visit Bald!

@Tobi-ln9xr

Жыл бұрын

It should pain you that Venezuela could be the richest country in the world but is instead the poorest place in South America

@mikeoxlong5843

Жыл бұрын

Caracas is a big city, quit acting like you know everyone in it...

@codyholyoke7946

Жыл бұрын

Hi from the USA! Ignore the person who just wants to start trouble! Love your country ❤

@anakin3060

Жыл бұрын

​@@Tobi-ln9xrYou must be really fun at parties.

@Tobi-ln9xr

Жыл бұрын

@@anakin3060 Its the truth mate. I am not from Venezuela but it extremly pisses me off that millions of people have to suffer because of corrupt and incompetent politicians and then they glorify someone like Chavez.

The people of Caracas express such warmth and hospitality. Hope this video will change the reputation of the country and pave way for more tourists to come there. ❤

Thank you for showing your kindness to our Venezuelan people, not only in this blog but also in the blogs in the Darien jungle and in la bestia tren in México, you are a kind hearted man 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

People are so kind and beautiful in Venezuela. As an unsociable person, I won't connect well with the locals even if I were there, but I feel like I connect with them through Ben.

@billycorgan3934

3 ай бұрын

Venezuelan people is lovely. It's just poverty what gives this picture of criminality.

As a Venezuelan this video hits me on an other level. You went to see the "worst" parts of Caracas but somehow you made it look good! I might have seen you walking through downtown Caracas but I'm not sure. If you come back make sure to hit me up so I can show you the richer areas!

@Andrew-dm8mk

Жыл бұрын

A Caracha!

@teresalehtonen8499

Жыл бұрын

Show us some rich areas, would be interesting.

@Eargesplitten-Loudenboomer

Жыл бұрын

I live in Ohio and this video seems unreal to me, It looks like someone doing a video through Japan but in south America. It's so unbelievably clean everywhere and people seem to really care. Even the cars and trucks are exactly the ones I see on the road in Ohio, minus the few we can't get here.

@IIIIKaroIIII

Жыл бұрын

Tbh, i don't think bald is ever interested in the wealthy areas of any city

@miguelvillegas955

Жыл бұрын

Dear Andres, there are several Venezuelan youtubers like Joseh Malon, Ey Graffe and even the wonderfull JapoVenezolano Keito Homma who have dedicated themselves to showing the interior of Venezuela, the changes are notable. The contrast between what the mainstream media say and the current reality of the country is incredible

bald really is the best travel vlogger i have seen. The way he communicates with locals and puts a smile on their face so easily is not something every person can do

@Hjerte_Verke

Жыл бұрын

He's the only one I've seen here and I don't want to watch any other travel vlogger. It is by pure happenstance (or the YT algorithm of suggested videos) that I found his channel. In fact I cannot stand his travel companions when they are featured and don't want to watch their content as they seem always to lack the exuberance, wit and sarcasm of Bald. He's good and he has found his niche in life.

@erat91

Жыл бұрын

Consider watching some Itchy Boots. Solo female travel moto vlogger that makes 30 minute masterpiece videos 3 times a week. Her and Bald are my favorites.

@CoopCollins

Жыл бұрын

@@Hjerte_Verke I enjoy bald a lot myself. But please expand, there is so much great travel bloggers especially since Ben only posts like once a month.

@latitudepost

Жыл бұрын

@@Hjerte_Verke Yes Hjerte I wholeheartedly agree. Bald is one of a kind in this respect. They don't come round very often. The majority of travel vloggers are quite shallow and vacuous even if they have hundreds of thousands or even millions of followers and go to 'dangerous' or 'edgy' places.

@H20.

Жыл бұрын

I agree, he's in a different league to any of the others. I don't like the stuff he says sometimes, but I appreciate how genuine he is all the time 👍

Am from Tanzania 🇹🇿 East Africa 🌍 I really Appreciate your good work brother this is what we call humanity I couldn't wait to see you giving architecture the ballance left but I was so disappointed to see that he wasn't around I believe you waited for him to come back. May God bestow tons of blessings upon you your one of the most divine souls ever seen if God can change people to be like you the world will be a better place

That little tune on the flute almost made me cry. Idk, I could feel his soul in that.

I absolutely love how you walk through the country without a single F to give!!

@monnomestbizarre

Жыл бұрын

I wish I had at least a tenth of his confidence

@JoshChristiane

Жыл бұрын

Part of that confidence is what keeps him safe. Criminals seek out tourists who look lost, confused, meek, or incompetent. When you look like you know where you are going and know what you're doing you're psychologically a more difficult target.

@jasonbonifacio2473

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, big man with a deep voice probably helps too.

@deegrawnz

Жыл бұрын

@@j6p974 Yeah I think mainly the camera but the way he carries himself definitely helps. He is usually very kind and respectful to other people as well so that will carry him a long way too.

@pseudonayme7717

Жыл бұрын

Shout out to Viviano for his shampoo gag👍👌

My grandfather and great grandfather were architects in Caracas. They helped build downtown and lived in luxurious houses with pools and servants. Seeing that architect under the bridge hit close to home.

@riiitch

Жыл бұрын

Amazing isn’t it. What is there to build when your country has little money?

@YvPilotMV

Жыл бұрын

​@@riiitch I am from Venezuela and he went to the poorest areas of Caracas in terms of infrastructure

@msergio0293

Жыл бұрын

And then it's you, a femboy 😂

Brave man... Thanks for taking us with you!❤

this was one of your best videos ever. i honestly didnt think you had it beyond eastern euurope. but you do

Dude, that architect living under a bridge broke my heart. I am from Argentina and we received a lot of Venezuelans after the recent crisis. Very hard-working nice people, the ones I met. But I can't stop thinking they escaped from and it's inflation.. and they ended up here where we seem to be going through the same process. Kind of sad. It´s cool that you come to south American countries. Make good use of your Spanish, it's getting much better. Keep it up

@ElBach1y

Жыл бұрын

muy real. espero que argentina salga de esta cuneta de corrupción

@rnik8156

Жыл бұрын

never vote socialists

@Isademon3x6

Жыл бұрын

Espero pronto todos nuestros amigos venezolanos y argentinos salgan de las situaciones tan difíciles algún día me gustaría visitar todo latino America porque todos somos 1 mismo animo! Y saludos desde mexico

@nistaffsubs6787

Жыл бұрын

Argentina is going un the se socialist way , high inflation ... God bless Venezuela and argentina ...

@msergio0293

Жыл бұрын

Una lastima que los venezolanos hayan terminado en una país peor😂😂

I am from Venezuela, and it makes me so nervous to see this man, with his camera, well dressed, in a popular area in Caracas, you definitely have a good pair of balls.

@mattrobertson6864

Жыл бұрын

Bald seems pretty attached to them yeah😂

@steveb1600

Жыл бұрын

Your comment made me die of laughter

@bonnerjung3326

Жыл бұрын

Maybe he should rename to „balls but bankrupt“ 🤣

@msergio0293

Жыл бұрын

You must be new to bald's channel

@manjelos

Жыл бұрын

I guess situation did change a bit as maybe just five years ago. Looks like many criminals but also poor people left the country and there is a bit more income since oil price got a bit higher

Thank you so muck for this video. I have never seen your videos before but I love this one and it really struck my heart. I feel sooo much for these people and I send them every blessing and wishes from my soul. I will keep them in my heart. Much LOVE from Sweden

@Harry-sp3fz

3 ай бұрын

I would rather walk around Caracas than parts of Sweden to be fair.

My last visit to Caracas was 42 years ago. Reading week. A week of tennis and R&R. End of Mardi Gras. The finest steak dinner I ever had. Sun. Beach. Sand. Military patrolling the resort with machine guns. Proud people. Very proud people. Going through a tough time then and more recently ... well .... Bald, thanks. Thanks so much. You are the best.

@CarlosGutierrez-wp9kl

6 ай бұрын

Oh Caracas! How much I miss your old times!

It's really incredible how Bald keeps on delivering us top tier content. Feel blessed

This episode is so pure, the way you actually listen to folks and the candy you bought for the children was in such a nicely sly way. I think that really won those people over, it seemed like they were iffy at first. Great job, stay safe brotha

As Venezuelan living in England, seeing this was heartbreaking 💔 Venezuelan people have been suffering so much for so long that they don’t have another option than learn to live and be happy with the little they have and helping and protecting each other. Thank you for showing not only our problems but also our kindness and good heart. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip and you go back soon and show more of my beautiful country and people 🇻🇪🫶

@toddmaek5436

Жыл бұрын

Just know that everything around you where you live was largeky gotten from wealth even more sinister

@indixium4045

Жыл бұрын

@@toddmaek5436 And that’s a good thing

@freedomworks3976

Жыл бұрын

Keep hope alive ❤

@yorkiebilger7805

Жыл бұрын

​@@toddmaek5436 are you yet another Communist?

@herbiegobananas1744

Жыл бұрын

Praying for the wonderful people of Venezuela

Your motorcycle driver said that it is safer because the gangs migrated to other countries (like Britain and the USA?).

I really hope the Architect got that $400 USD. It brought tears to my eyes thinking of him realising his dream as an architect, working and living his dream, to now being reduced to living under a bridge off scraps and junk. Its tragic and heartbreaking. I really hope he is doing well.

@Mansikkacake

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! hope he came back and got $400!!!

@lucillegil5306

Жыл бұрын

Watch out Americans woke and liberal politicians is working hard for us to slowly becoming like this one😂

@MrWolfSnack

Жыл бұрын

@@lucillegil5306 They have been doing it for years already. They just realized they can do it out in the open and tell you they will do it and everyone is too stupid to care.

You are amazing. So are your videos. Venezuelan people are very friendly and they are living a simple life. Thank you for sharing 🙏

Great video, as always. The real, humble approach we need, showing us the country from the streets and without any kind of propaganda. Greetings from Barcelona, I guess you could feel less safe in some hoods here in my town 😅

Top tier content and story teller right here. You never fail to educate and entertain me, Mr Benjamin.

@notoftentold4076

Жыл бұрын

The problem is not that they dont know how to handle the oil. The problem is that USA has put sanctions on Venezuela ever since Hugo Chavez started exposing USA and their partner Israel.. Ever heard about the Petrodollar?

There is no KZreadr that I respect more than you Bald. So modest and down to earth guy ! Looking forward for your future videos !

In equal parts this was both what I expected and didn’t expect to see from Caracas. I would love to see a return to Venezuela overall in the future.

A fantastic insight into Caracas, Venezuela. Thank you for posting this video ....

Ben always seems to find real genuine people on his travels, makes you believe in humanity again, great post Ben

@TheRuralpoet

Жыл бұрын

I think it's him to be honest, he just runs in, disarming smile on face. Kind of stuns people into explaining their life story. It's certainly a skill, most of us couldnt do it.

@Hjerte_Verke

Жыл бұрын

@@TheRuralpoet Yes, it's his personality and openness, plus he goes off the beaten path and far away from the tourist attractions to find the real gritty backbone of a nation.

@toniwertman4818

Жыл бұрын

It’s the editing. He’s a great editor and has a soothing voice

@Rosiestoned

Жыл бұрын

@@TheRuralpoet nah its also just the people.

@Rosiestoned

Жыл бұрын

he also talks to the friendly-looking people. anyway i don't think its just Bald being Bald thats making ppl friendly all over the world.

This video makes me glad you haven’t stopped making videos as you had originally planned. You look genuinely excited, love it! Keep exploring Ben! 👨🏼‍🦲

@porfiriato84

Жыл бұрын

He never planned to stop making videos though. He simply couldn't continue exploring Russia.

@randomidiot6278

Жыл бұрын

@@porfiriato84 he said when he visited every soviet nation he was going to stop KZread. Also said it when Russia stopped him going in. And said about 2 years ago he was going to do it for 1 more year. So I’m glad he hasn’t stopped either

@joenobody5913

Жыл бұрын

I don't think he ever planned to quit making videos. He said he wouldn't be making them in Russia anymore, for obvious reasons, but I don't recall him ever saying he was going to quit making vids. At this point even if he wanted to quit, that would be a huge gamble. KZread is his job and how he gets income. Also, his previous business ventures haven't been raging successes, (hint = bankrupt is in the name). Don't get me wrong, he's a very intelligent guy that's been wildly successful (at least on youtube) and could surely find some other outlet if he wanted to. But why would he? No boss, makes his own hours, literally travels for a living, and best of all, has a handful of dudes he can collab with and it benefits all of them. He's not young and he def makes good money doing these vids, he's not going anywhere.

@porfiriato84

Жыл бұрын

@@randomidiot6278 no need to type a paragraph just to lie 🤥

@porfiriato84

Жыл бұрын

@@joenobody5913 I've seen plenty of KZreadrs I once subbed to years ago who were making loads of money, had fame etc... That suddenly quit the YT life. You just can't say he's not going anywhere bc living this lifestyle can burn you out of nowhere.

Oh mate great content, and almost a perfect happy ending, personally I'd have come back later to find him. I like what you said about USA and UK your content is so natural and honest, brave enough as well. Cheers from Uruguay 🇺🇾

WOW! Great content. You do have a very confident, kind and friendly air about you. I think you will do very well on your own n Venezuela. You don’t find many videos of people going to Venezuela to share their experiences there. I live in Mexico and I’m still learning Spanish. You learned Spanish so quickly, you are encouraging me to study more so I can converse better with the people.

You stumble upon this channel, you watch,you absorb and you start loving other humans that look differently to you and speak differently. The channel works on different levels. These videos bring people together. Top work !!

@Jeanne90275

Жыл бұрын

Hugo Chavez's Communist paradise....imagine what the country, with its massive oil reserves, could have been with responsible leadership.

@GetawayAF

Жыл бұрын

True, really does give much needed hope...especially living in North America these days, good to see other parts of the world are going in a better direction.

@srdjanjovanovic1984

Жыл бұрын

True! 👏 👏 👏

Ben nobody can make a vlog as interesting and entertaining like you. The way you get involved with the locals and their lives is amazing. Don’t keep us waiting to long for the next vlog please. Thank you.

@peterkonitzer4410

Жыл бұрын

He's been called numero uno for a long time... if you dare to find out

Video so much better without boring Ben!! Good job sir.

I was in Caracas 1992 on my way out to Margarita Island off the coast. I noticed a different vibe which I thought was on the dangerous side, however I found the people very friendly and the island was stunning. Definitely a place I would return to. 😉👍🏻

Love how ben goes around an interacts with the locals. Really gives a completely different perspective of cultures colliding in so many videos. Great work

Brilliant. Thank you so much for sharing your video's. The journey you have had are truly amazing. Thsi one about Caracas really has me wanting to visit there.

Excellent exploration. I really enjoyed that and learned a lot! Thank you!

This is without a doubt one of the most important and eye-opening channels ever on this platform. Thank you for sharing with us all!

as a half colombian whose grandparents have lived in venezuela for a while i can say, you did an amazing job showing what it's like over there

dang that 400 would of been huge. great content as always 8D

What a great entertaining and informative video. I even learned a few Spanish expressions. I really enjoyed this unexpected visit to Caracas with you

Can’t believe how happy I am when I got a notification for a new video… 😊Love from a 63 year old grandpa from India

Bro, as a venezuelan who migrated to run away from all the madness around 8 years ago, I watched your video and gave me chills haha. You did for 50 min just like normal life roamind around the city where we used to be basically hidding after 6pm and trying not to show that had any phone or nothing on you as you would get robbed, kidnapped or worst. I never went back Venezuela since I left and it seems crazy to me what you were doing now there.

@py_a_thon

Жыл бұрын

Be who you need to be, yet never forget who you are. I hope you find and keep peace wherever you go.

@swayzocrazo4398

Жыл бұрын

Crazy how things change over time. But I think it's cause they locked up all the gang members are something like that.

@Cabo_Music

Жыл бұрын

@@swayzocrazo4398 there's no thing such as "they locked all the gang members" hahahah that just doesn't exist. In Venezuela there is no law (Ofc there is, but everybody and all the entities go work over it). When I was still living there, the level of coruption was so high that You would even get robbed by a policemen, or they will rent their guns to random criminals for quick cash.

@Cabo_Music

Жыл бұрын

so most likely is due to the fact that many of them have died already by gunshot or already left to other countries walking by the borders to brazil, peru, colombia, ecuadorm, etc.

@Cabo_Music

Жыл бұрын

@@swayzocrazo4398 I truly couldn't believe my eyes while watching the video.. Doing something like that when I was still living at home would have been completely nuts.. If you were from the lucky % of the population that didn't had to live in one of those slums, you would have never even get close to those areas, you would even try to avoid passing thru

Ben is fun...with his English demeanor narrating the video...LOVE IT

Wow never thought people singing "Hare Rama Hare Krishna" in Venezuela..Sending love to Venezuelan brothers from India ❤️🇮🇳.. Hare Krishna Hare Rama 🙏🏼

How can you stop watching these videos? The best vlog content out there, no over hyped and super overenergized 20 year old jumping whilst throwing his hands around.

I must say that the motorcycle rides really gives a greater perspective of things. Great video.

Thank you for sharing! Love your mini documentaries, I hope one day I could travel the world like you! Be safe..

People in Venezuela who met Benjamin, were thinking "I don't know who this guy holding a statue of himself is, but he's a pleasant fellow!"😆

Nice program👍..like that you are walking with the statue in your hand😂😂..cheers from🇸🇪

I haven't seen your videos in ages. Good to see you traveling in Venezuela!

Ben, I'm very impressed with your Spanish, you're way more comfortable with it, and it is very apparent. Your ability to meld and communicate with the locals really adds so much to the content of these expeditions. Venezuela looks like it would be a really nice place to visit, the people seem genuine and friendly.

@nimzodorf

Жыл бұрын

While people are friendly, be a bit careful usually, things are safe but not like Ben did, he is quite charming and has experience dodging bad situations (while inevitable), while people like locals some of them are not really with the best intention.

@WalkingRawChannel

Жыл бұрын

@@nimzodorf Yeah not everyone looks like a big malandro like Bald!

@MS-to6bq

Жыл бұрын

His Spanish sucks. However being confident is half the battle and he certainly is confident. His Russian is significantly better

@XRP747E

Жыл бұрын

He has such brilliant ways of communicating. To get his Spanish to that level is amazing. Ben is truly unique.

@TunnelJumper

Жыл бұрын

@@MS-to6bq That's encouraging for someone who put in the effort to learn the language.

You prove, once again, that, by and large, folks are good regardless of what part of the world you are in. Obviously, there are bad folks also but most are good. I was also taken by how little trash there was on the roads - always a good sign because of what it shows about the culture. Good job as always.

@frigginjerk

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. There's 9 million people in Caracas. At least 8.999 million of them are just trying to live their lives and don't want to bother anybody. And half of them are nice and enjoy talking to an English guy who's wandering around their city.

I’m off work right now & am sitting around bored getting through each day but have just discovered your videos baldy & I must say I can watch them all day .very entertaining.🇬🇧🇦🇺

An international beauty pageant called Miss Grand International was held in 🇻🇪 Venezuela back in 2019, with around 60 participants competing in the pageant. The participants' safety were all guaranteed. Free entrance fees were given to the local Venezuelans who wanted to watch the pageant live.

Man, every time you upload its a good feeling knowing your alive

@GabrielEddy

Жыл бұрын

I chuckled 😂

@Putrescence420

Жыл бұрын

@@GabrielEddy Same cause 2 days ago was telling my buddy I hope bald is alive hahahaha ,gladly it probably took awhile to edit the whole journey and the journey itself.

@GabrielEddy

Жыл бұрын

@@Putrescence420 Bald is a legend. When the cartel blocked off his exit in Mexico, I was scared for his life.

@IntoTheHalfMoon13

Жыл бұрын

Just follow him on Instagram he regurarly posts there

The beach area Bald visited was badly destroyed in 1999 by a landslide, partially the reason why it's so abandoned, it's never picked up from there. Good to see my country is slowly becoming safer, not rich, not posh, but at least safe!

@manunited7198

Жыл бұрын

Thank u for the insight. Love your birthplace

@terryrobertson111

Жыл бұрын

I was in Venezuela back in the late 90's near a town called Puerta la Cruz. The beach was clean but the water had an oily film to it and you had to wash it off your body when you got out of the water. The beach was located on a heavy oil tanker route used for international shipping.

@edu90cb

Жыл бұрын

@@terryrobertson111 yeah I don't think environmental responsibility is a thing over there, even less back then..

@paxhumana2015

Жыл бұрын

@@edu90cb , environmentalists ironically ruin the environment more than anyone else. Also, landslides can happen due to a variety of reasons. Moreover, the vast majority of those reasons have happened FAR before industries like logging, mining, and drilling came into existence.

@edu90cb

Жыл бұрын

@@paxhumana2015 you have missed the point completely. Congratulations!!!!, I was replying to Terry about the Oil in the water..

I’ve been in Venezuela from 1992 till 2005, average 8 / 9 months a year, driven at least 500.000 km went to every estado, visit the islands(also Los Roques) the Orinoco and rio negro, Canaima, the borders with Brazil, Colombia been basically everywhere mostly by myself and never had an issue but don’t show off in some sketchy areas, loved it and definitely missing it nowadays. Sad to see my friends and other people I know suffer in different ways because indeed it is the most richest and beautiful country in the world with almost unlimited resources as for mining or natural beauty.

42:56 "I use same shampoo as you" is the best joke haha.

Estás pronunciando 'barrio' de una manera muy divertida! 😂Me encanta ver tu contenido, güey!

This man is a bridge builder, connecting us to people and parts of the world we would have never thought of seeing or going. Respects to the warm and friendly people of Venezuela.

@ericwormser

Жыл бұрын

The man living under that bridge is the real bridge builder. He designed a house under his bridge.

@Scoliosisguide

Жыл бұрын

sounds qute but don't overthink. instead go to google flights. book. take bank Card with u. enter the plane. get of the plane. smoke a cigarette. go hostel. take antibiotics. stay confident and stay amused. dont flinch. U will own evry place of the world. go my man. 💪🏽😒

@EchoSigma6

Жыл бұрын

@@ericwormser The man under the bridge is representative of the sad situation of the country. He’s a squatter making do with his situation.

@marce4241

Жыл бұрын

@@ericwormser imagine if he designed the bridge he's living under. So sad....

@alen1014

Жыл бұрын

@@Scoliosisguide damn you are so right. did it already and planning to continue

That architect and his wife made me cry. You never disappoint, Bald.

@ln5321

Жыл бұрын

@@scouseaussie1638 "That wasn't REAL socialism! Let us do it in your country, it'll be totally different this time, we swear! 50th time's the charm!"

@oole0111

Жыл бұрын

​@@ln5321 Lmao fr, as a brazilian who saw venezuelans cross our borders in droves it's literally impossible to not put the blame of this on socialism, now i'm seeing venezuelans desperate to go to the US because we just elected a leader who supported Maduro's election, they say we gonna end up like them.

@SiameseCats4ever

Жыл бұрын

@@oole0111 he was being sarcastic

Bald is rapidly becoming one of my favourite vloggers to watch. Open, honest, entertaining, gives of himself, engages with people (with a bit of banter). These videos just wouldn't work if Bald hadn't made the effort to learn and speak the local language. To speak Spanish as well as he does after 1 year learning, is impressive. It's sad to see Venezuela so run down - but the people, as in many places, have a wonderful spirit.

@Casteeyo...

5 ай бұрын

Bald is the Best ... what a Lad

Venezuelan living in Germany here. I'm super impressed by how brave you are, man-my respects. I wouldn't have done that myself because the places you are visiting are super dangerous. Again, my respects, and keep up the good work!

@CarlosGutierrez-wp9kl

6 ай бұрын

He's been in places way more dangerous.

@asullivan4047

5 ай бұрын

Just trying to make a name for himself.

This guy, along with a few others, is carrying KZread on his back. Always a treat to watch your videos. Well done once again Benjamin. See you in the next one and please be safe!

@JunkBondTrader

Жыл бұрын

Dale also, with his 2 big strong legs.

@tomaslopes8253

Жыл бұрын

Which other channels are you thinking about?

@wtkprol

Жыл бұрын

@@tomaslopes8253 NoobNugget123 is an awesome travel channel like bandb

17:18 is my favorite moment from this video. The boy looking at his mother to check if it's okay to take the candy. Looks like a great family altogether.

Jai Bhole Ki ! I was remembering you today so searched your channel after a long time.. Relived that you are okay and doing great as usual..

Thank you Mr.Bald!! Your videos are always entertaining.

@carlosmedlen

Жыл бұрын

Attention!!! Hell is real!!! Where will you go when you die??? If the rapture took place today, would you be left behind??? Jesus loves you and He died for your sins. Anyone who denies Jesus Christ will also be rejected. Humble yourself to REPENT and put your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior today, we are not guaranteed tomorrow. . Mark 1:15 For the Kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the gospel.

I am sometimes left speechless at how simply and beautifully Ben is able to give a voice to these ordinary people who have been cared for so little and frankly betrayed by all the people in power. Buying the kids chocolates and lighting smiles on people's faces by simply talking to them, sharing small joys everywhere he goes, Ben is a real world hero.

@SeeLasSee

Жыл бұрын

I don’t disagree. The first step is simply to go with an open mind.

@tiffanylubeck3505

Жыл бұрын

@@SeeLasSee Yeah & being a 6ft man kinda helps aswell.

@efracarmona16

Жыл бұрын

USA want oil that all.

@jugottert

Жыл бұрын

This is the worse doc that I ever watch! He speaks like he is above of people from these countries. UK people doesn’t have money to pay the heat! USA have people sleeping in the cars or on the streets because they were tossed by this system this guy make profit! Canada sells all over the world an education system that is a façade.

@Morkoo

Жыл бұрын

@@tiffanylubeck3505 Im quite sure he is taller than that

I was in Venezuela in the 90's and visited some of the areas that at that time were "addressed" as dangerous; similar to what you have experienced, I met fabulous, cheerful and hospitable people, who made me feel like being home and always welcomed. Viva Venezuela!

How this guy learns and masters languages is fascinating, he can even say “malandros” which is a purely Venezuelan word. I confirm his understanding of what people say is 95% accurate. He’s remarkable.

@XtremuZ

9 ай бұрын

malandros is also used in portuguese (pt-pt Portugal or pt-br Brazil)

@broccyenjoyer

9 ай бұрын

Mexico says that word too

@walterschnipsel6334

6 ай бұрын

Ha muito malandros en Portugal e Espanha tambien!

was so worried for ben the entire episode, venezuelans are definitely the nicest in all of his adventures it seems like. the bridge architect broke my heart and the people of the petare barrio are really dope. he was really lucky meeting the motorcycle driver, she was so down to earth and the shopkeep

@jikamos

Жыл бұрын

Everyone is like that and we love people like him not scared of other people. Snobs will have it with us and this is a real respect country. Japanese people lives in Venezuela too so there you go. Bless up

@daeseongkim93

Жыл бұрын

@@jikamos im not japanese.....

Dude, I need to appreciate how easily you find your way around languages. I remember your wonderings in and about Russia, and you've been speaking like some foreigner who spent half his lifetime learning Russian. I was like, ok, maybe that dude has a history involving Russian, but now you say you just begun learning Spanish - and there you are fluently chatting on the streets. I mean, yeah, you're not discussing rocket science, but how easily you respond with meaningful answers. I've seen people unable to that fluency even in the easiest sentences after years of devoted studying.

@WickedlyVicki

4 ай бұрын

He worked for MI6 😊

@someguy8419

3 ай бұрын

I'm pretty sure he's fluent in at least like 5+ languages. It's insane when you get to binge watching his videos.

@bessinadress

3 ай бұрын

@@WickedlyVickiwhat's the back story on this one?!

@2NormalHuman

3 ай бұрын

hm I don't think it's 5+ languages. Ben is good at Russian and Spanish, I remember he can speak some Hindi as well. Adding English to this list this will make it 4. Aside from these, I can't think of other language he can have a conversation in

Man, it’s so different than the Venezuela I grew up in. Brings me so much pain to see this, but I also appreciate that our spirit remains despite the hardships. Our culture is beautiful and I can’t wait til the day that we are free and back to that beautiful place I knew- and better ❤️

Thank you for great video!!

The architect story, a bunch of dollars and a closed door is truly heartbreaking 😢 I hope he will be like Kolya from soviet vids and one day Bald will have a chance to give those dollars away...this would have been a fortune for this guy I bet :/

@FoodRecipes108

Жыл бұрын

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@psychopoison

Жыл бұрын

I was rooting for him to pop up from the door, Got really upset that he didn't, really heartbreaking

@juvenilegolden

Жыл бұрын

He'd feel sick to his stomach seeing he missed out on that opportunity.

@somabarua133

Жыл бұрын

I was so sad too. I felt so bad for the architect. I hope he revisits him too like with Kolya

@TriciaBute

Жыл бұрын

I do hope Ben went back again to give him the dollars 😢