3rd video from Afghanistan 3 to go....Would YOU want to go Afghanistan? 👀

@NikitaBenCarter

Жыл бұрын

I would love to go. Bit off topic but if you go to Morocco you should go to Chefchaouen

@MarriedToTheKGB

Жыл бұрын

No!

@robertpavey5615

Жыл бұрын

I would go if I had a forcefield around me.

@BackpackerBen

Жыл бұрын

@@MarriedToTheKGB why ????

@BackpackerBen

Жыл бұрын

@@robertpavey5615 lol, not that bad ;)

I was there! In 1977 I travelled around in Afghanistan for a couple of weeks. The Buddah statues in Bamiyan was very impressive and there were also a lot of buddist painting above their heads, they also seems to be gone. So sad. The landscape, the views looks the same. I loved being there! / Tomas from Sweden

@BackpackerBen

Жыл бұрын

A real shame! Thanks Tom

@hanzalaomar9915

Жыл бұрын

Why is it a shame? You guys are pagan or what?

@ModernWin

Жыл бұрын

Hey Tom! Would love to see them photographs from your travels esp. by Buddhas

@Samsungphone2

Жыл бұрын

You should go back.

@najibdurrani9436

Жыл бұрын

Yep everything was going fine until the Americans deployed Alqaeda fighters in Afghanistan and over threw the Government And then invaded the same country with the excuse of Alqaeda that the American government deployed And funded And now thanks to God Afghanistan is NATO Free

Thanks for organizing this and bringing Bald along. Always a bonus with Bald as your travel partner. Also, for your next adventurizing tale, invite Harald Baldr along as well and make sure to leave Simon Wilson and Johnny FD behind!

@wartext

Жыл бұрын

Yeah Simon just sounds annoying and Johnny just puts you to sleep lol

@thepartyfairyllc7678

Жыл бұрын

100%

@cameronpickard7456

Жыл бұрын

STAY AWAY FROM GOOFY GABRIEL TOO

It's fun to see Bald when he's not 'performing' for his camera

@CheekyChops710

Жыл бұрын

Tukkkkbbbiiiiiiiiiiiii

Ben, I live in Afghanistan in its cultural and economic hub, Herat. If you want to make a video of the city, I can help you.

@a.j.infowars7582

Жыл бұрын

I want to go to Khost.

@mansoramiri5496

Жыл бұрын

​@@a.j.infowars7582 don't go there man

Going to sit down this afternoon and watch through all of these 😎 keep it going Ben.

@BackpackerBen

Жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you!

I feel like Bamyan is a really quiet city and the people are nice❤ Thank you for traveling to Afghanistan❤

Great series !! Thanks for sharing!

Whole villages have been carpet bombed by the west in this region, but good old buddha made out of stone gets the empathy

@jeffbreezee

Жыл бұрын

Why don't you go join the Taliban, bruh!

@askewedlife

Жыл бұрын

Well said.

@putin6934

Жыл бұрын

Thanks ma bro

@phoenixrising8640

Жыл бұрын

That is true

This is great banter from you both 🙏🏼

@BackpackerBen

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

The countryside looks amazing nice to see how welcoming the people were.

thank you Ben for being there also you are the star of the show

@BackpackerBen

Жыл бұрын

😎🙏🏼

It's like the Afghan cannon ball run! This vid had me in stitches!

Great content..thanks Bald for the snippets of history..take care boys 😘

My man Ben great video buddy

You are good together ,make more videos like these 👌😊

Thanks for visiting my country my dear fellow human. I hope you enjoyed it. Its your home ❤️💪🏻

@BackpackerBen

Жыл бұрын

Thank you bro

It was great to watch my country from your camera, enjoy your trip

Watching this again to help it get the views it deserves! 👍🏼👍🏼

@BackpackerBen

Жыл бұрын

Legend ;)

That Buddha statue became more famous after the Taliban blew it up than it was before.

@Just.A.T-Rex

Жыл бұрын

Streisand effect

@hanzalaomar9915

Жыл бұрын

Lol it doesn't exist now.

Thank you so much Ben for sharing this wonderful video, we love you from the Philippines🇵🇭

I am from Afghanistan living in Kabul tnx for coming to Afghanistan hope you enjoy your time here

@BackpackerBen

Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro 😎

You must see Nuristan province Afghanistan. This area has many historical monuments It is a beautiful place with beautiful green mountains

For whatever reason, couldn’t tell ya… I was fascinated and researching Afghanistan 🇦🇫 before 9/11. I believe I chose it because it was a region of the world I knew nothing about. Beautiful place.

Rural Afghanistan is very beautiful. Mountains green valleys Rivers etc

@phoenixrising8640

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Come and visit.

Love the videos,!

New subscriber here! I absolutely love Bald. He’s my favorite!

@BackpackerBen

Жыл бұрын

Welcome 🙏🏼

No more dramas Ben with the Taliban they are doing no one harm just protecting there country If your that scared don’t enter there country I think everyone should have a good look at there own countries history and leaders

@BackpackerBen

Жыл бұрын

Who’s scared

@freakzilla723

Жыл бұрын

Shitty comment from a shitty person.

I appreciate your caution approach to this place. I suspect if you say something wrong, you could be dispatched immediately.

Watching this Video brings back many precious memory,luckily for me before the ruling of the Talibans!!!Would very much like to return to this majestic country with its very hospitable people! Pray that the afghan people being liberated from this horrid reime!

Yeah Yeah Mr. Benjamin Rich... I've never seen your driving skills on your channel! Ben did a great driving on an unknown road! I bet even Johnny is better driver then Bald!!!

Very interesring video chaps...cheers

Wish your microphone would be better. Enjoyed it again, hope I can go there some day,

Most welcome to Afghanistan 🇦🇫 ❤

@BackpackerBen

Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro 😎

I compliment that black outfit also. It is incredible.

10:53 I think you call it Zouhat. Absolutely stunning place. Beginning to take back my previous comments.

Imagine a new lifestyle of open borders and happy humans! No wars no talking about hurting others! Love love love 💕

For those of you not aware, the Taliban destroyed the statues as they said the government at the time would rather use money to look after the statues rather than look after people who were struggling financially. Up to you whether you believe that or not.

@BackpackerBen

Жыл бұрын

Hmmmm

@feedingtime7059

Жыл бұрын

Before the Taliban came to power the first time in 1996, there was a bloody civil war with lots of ethnic tension between sunnis and the shia hazaras. The hazara's had their own mujahideen group, but the weren't seen as "real" muslims tot he sunnis, so the hazara mujahideen fought a lot agaisnt the taliban and NA during the civil war. It can be speculated that part of the reason of the destruction was because of the tension between taliban and the hazara mujahideen at the time. A Taliban spokesperson said the official reason for their destruction was because foreign countries offered to fix/repair the buddha's for the taliban but they got mad that foreigners would rather pay money to restore a non living object while people were starving to death

@TheAhmadnt9

Жыл бұрын

The Buddha statues were destroyed throughout the history for centuries ,, the reason .. religion , politics . By the way , There's is a lying Giant Buddha still need to be Unearthed 🤗

@phoenixrising8640

Жыл бұрын

It is true. The West were not interested in the kids starving to death but were willing to spend millions or more restoring statues, which is why those statues were blown up.

@phoenixrising8640

Жыл бұрын

@@jennifermackinnon6982 educate yourself on why these Buddah statues were blown up.

Dont worries....talebans are not scary and won't hurt you...Many friends of mine work I'm Afg since taleban came to power and my self been there 3 times so far...let me say its more safer then ever in Afg!

@Palestine_Pakistan

Жыл бұрын

Now that american and british forces have left afghanistan it is much safer💯

@DeimosPC

Жыл бұрын

@@Palestine_Pakistan What about isis? Are they gone?

@phoenixrising8640

Жыл бұрын

@@DeimosPC ISKP was in Afghanistan under there NATO occupation too and they were supported by NATO and ANA. ISKP/NRF attacks are occasional in Afghanistan now and to try and push nefarious agendas. IEA security is tight and operations to eradicate ISKP are going strong.

@phoenixrising8640

Жыл бұрын

@@Palestine_Pakistan 100% true! Now that NATO and their puppets are gone, Afghanistan is safe and peaceful and free.

@Palestine_Pakistan

Жыл бұрын

@@phoenixrising8640 if the world does its research, most organisations such as taliban, hamas, isis and others were only created because of European and the west invading and harming muslims lands and people hence why these organisations were created to protect its land and its people however, i don’t condemn anything bad these people do as no innocent lives should be taken.

Great adventure, really enjoyed you and Bald. Where next ?????

@BackpackerBen

Жыл бұрын

Still deciding…any suggestions??

@luizas2345

Жыл бұрын

@@BackpackerBen try Turkmenistan. Closed country, the most beautiful horses, underground lake, burning Door to the Hell, etc

@unelectedbureaucrat2003

Жыл бұрын

@@BackpackerBen Yemen

@davidadams319

Жыл бұрын

@@BackpackerBen would love you to travel to other areas in Afghanistan if it was safe to do so

@phoenixrising8640

Жыл бұрын

@@davidadams319 All areas in Afghanistan are now safe. The NATO occupiers and their puppets are gone.

Great guys, very nice be safe.

Good work keep it up

Your driving in afg what a legend!

@BackpackerBen

Жыл бұрын

😎🤝

Bald reminds me of Hyacinth from Keeping up Appearances while you drive 😂

Who/what are the Taliban checkpoints looking for? Fun series thanks Ben.

Nice work and keep up ❤❤❤

What I wonder is do the guides genuinely enjoy that bangra sounding music on their radio? Because it would drive me nuts, I'd have to bring some tapes of western music or something.

And all the time I thought bald is wearing matching shalwar , and there he is deceiving haha

Beautiful Afghanistan

Hope to see more tourists come to our country , and we as interpreter find a job

Legends!!!

All foreigners needs to be watched ,have you seen what you lot done around the world in last 200 years .

*Welcome to Afghanistan* *And I hope you come again In future*

@BackpackerBen

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏼

@kabul1765

Жыл бұрын

@@BackpackerBen *YourWelcome* *Good man*

What a beautiful place. Lovely people too. I wish I could visit someday :)

@dali338

Жыл бұрын

But but western media says the opposite

Man I wish Afghanistan was a secular state, a lot of our countries problems could be solved. But people have become more and more religious because of all the “Free” madrassas in Pakistan, and within a generation peoples mentality has changed.

Ben, Afghanistan?! Are u kidding me? How did u manage? And Bald with you? I'm riveted mate. I await with bated breath the next instalment...

@phoenixrising8640

Жыл бұрын

Easily, many vloggers are coming to Afghanistan...Afghanistan is open for tourism and safe now.

@abusiraat1698

Жыл бұрын

@@phoenixrising8640 thats tru 😘

It was while I was doing archaeology in the Midlands of England in the 1990's that I came to hear about the Taliban. I was reading an archaeology magazine article about this tribe in Afghanistan who were destroying the archaeological heritage. Their heritage because that is what it is. That is history whether they like it or not. I thought why do that when they could turn those sites in to even bigger tourist attractions and raise big revenue.

I really enjoy your content. Any advice on how I can improve my channel?

That steps were so painful😅

I'd love to go mountain biking in Bamiyan. Great work from you and Benjamin as usual. Salaam Aleikum. Some of the places remind me of where I go biking in central Spain with lots of caves, abandoned farm houses, villages and some Moorish architecture.

Your mates a legend. Sooo funny

At the 19:15 mark as you were passing by the livestock, what were the guys referring to as haram?

Great job Guys ,, you could visit the wall of Kabul since you are already there it's form pre Islamic era,, 🙏

they really have a lot of natural resources. But still no where to export

A full drive examination in Afghanistan! 😂😂😅

"It's only Afghan pube" Keep up the humor :-)

You guys are very funny thanks for visiting Afghanistan

@BackpackerBen

Жыл бұрын

😎👍

Masha Alh Bro welcome

You are welcome, have a great time.

Wicked content 👌👌 defo ganna check out more

@BackpackerBen

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it mate

What is the camera you are using ?

Afgahnistan was beautiful in the 1970s

@BackpackerBen

Жыл бұрын

Certainly looked different

You are very brave to have been there.🤘🏻🤘🏻❤️

@dtesla2118

Жыл бұрын

Why???

@Sniperboy5551

Жыл бұрын

Well you’ve gotta think about it from a political POV, if the Taliban wants to stay in power and be able to negotiate with other countries on the world stage, it’s in their best interest to treat foreigners well and ensure their safety. Obviously this goes out the window when breaking their laws, but visitors should respect the laws of any country that they’re in regardless of how arbitrary those rules might seem, following rules is a good way of ensuring your safety!

@phoenixrising8640

Жыл бұрын

@@Sniperboy5551 Guests are welcome and treated well. Taliban and IEA security forces and leaders are Afghans, and Afghans are very hospitable. IEA security forces will share their food with you and give u food if you need it, even if they don't have enough for themselves. They are very soft, warm and humorous guys but they are very serious about their duty and job, as they must be because they are responsible for national security. Like in any other country, guests need to respect the laws, our security forces and Afghans.

@michaelahass2695

Жыл бұрын

@@phoenixrising8640 Why not possible to have a beer ?

you guys should make more videos together!

Where have you been Mr Ben? I followed you in Ethiopia, Somaliland, I think you went to Greece thereafter and didn't hear of you thereafter.

Can you tell us how you know which are Tali?

More Bald in your videos pls ! He is awesome

Hey Ben, what camera do you use?

@BackpackerBen

Жыл бұрын

osmo pocket

Willhave to watch later as getting ready to go camping in woods on search for bigfoot lol

@BackpackerBen

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy 👌🏼

Ma Shaa Allah

Does anyone know if Baldr the Norwegian is still touring?

2 great world powers cannot defeat Afghans and cannot destroy Islam.

5:40 - just like Belarus

I love watching Bald 👨🏼‍🦲.

u come in winter time Afghanistan snow fall and more beautifull views looks december january

@BackpackerBen

Жыл бұрын

that would be awesome!

@zarif521

Жыл бұрын

@@BackpackerBen most welcome bro We afghan peoples wil host a great hospitality always anytime🙏🧡

@BackpackerBen

Жыл бұрын

@@zarif521 amazing thank you

I remember when they blew the Buddhas up. That was before the war. 20 odd years ago now. Very sad. They should re carve the Buddhas.

I can't get over how many Corolla are there

@BackpackerBen

Жыл бұрын

Everywhere

You guys are funny 🤣 😂

any Karaoke Bars in good ol Afghanistan?

@BackpackerBen

Жыл бұрын

everywhere mate, we went everyday

Bald looks like he's wearing a maternity smock!

@BackpackerBen

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@Ghoulies

Жыл бұрын

Bald & Broody

I think Easterhouse is still dodgier

@BackpackerBen

Жыл бұрын

Nothing compares

Hello, I am Nader from Afghanistan, I am watching you from Italy. Bamyan is one of the safest provinces in Afghanistan. The city of Buddha is one of the most historic cities in the world. This city was first called Shahr Zar, when Genghis Khan's grandson was killed here, Genghis Khan killed this city to avenge his grandson. Who was Genghis? Genghis is known as one of the most bloodthirsty emperors in the world. All Hazaras live in this city. Hazaras are originally of Mongol and Turkish descent. Hazaras are one of the most proud people in Afghanistan

@BackpackerBen

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice bro

@fne587

7 ай бұрын

So, why are you in italy?

@nadirhosseini6395

7 ай бұрын

@@fne587 fore working ! Why?

"There they are, the Tallies" 😅

@BackpackerBen

Жыл бұрын

👀👀

Countries suggestion : 🇾🇪 Yemen 🇮🇷 Iran An African Series Georgia 🇬🇪 South America Belarus 🇧🇾 🇰🇪 Kenya

Hi ben.plz come to Khi pak. I welcoming u

👍👍

hi sir I'm from mazar e sharif city Afghanistan sir welcome to Afghanistan sir if you come to mazar e sharif city tell me sir i am your big fan sir

lol Bald is going off. 17:10

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😢Unfortunately, friendship does not serve business, the kind of business that Bold and you Ben are doing 😢 So Sad but trouth .