Elon Musk: blowing up rockets 🚀 trying to get to Mars Ben: Welcome to Mars!

@jessicabrown5885

3 жыл бұрын

Lmfao

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

Looool. Pinned 🤝

@abelkibebe577

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@aifaasmith.

3 жыл бұрын

Lol this is good 🤣

@akhalif579

3 жыл бұрын

@@aifaasmith. Thanks ailfa smith.

Thank you for showing the postetive image of Ethiopia to the world!🙏❤️

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

❤️

We need to get Ben to a million subscribers cuz his content is top tier

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

you legend!

@bisab5644

3 жыл бұрын

Atashkabit. eyawaredeh toxic eyale ante habtam litadergew timokiraleh?

@jednatab5003

3 жыл бұрын

That's true

@dawityemane528

3 жыл бұрын

@@bisab5644 Toxic yalew Ethiopian Sayhon Sulfurun new. Antem atashkabt

@aifaasmith.

3 жыл бұрын

Check his other videos on other countries too, youll love it! 😁

This man went to Mars and the moon in the same video 😭

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

😆😆

@MrRAWKUS

3 жыл бұрын

The only man to go to mars and the moon on the same day. What a legend!

What a incredible place mate 😉

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

unreal man

Seeing a United fan travel to my beautiful country and show to the world is amazing bro. You are legend

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

MUFC ❤️

@forwaliya1754

3 жыл бұрын

@@BackpackerBen always #mufc!!

You are totally daring! Love your videos. Subscribed from Ethiopia. Country Ethiopia has a diverse display of topographical wonders. From the Highest Peak Ras Dashen Mnt to Dankil Depression. You deserve much appreciation.

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

HUGE THANKS :)

Glad you are all safe !! We live in the US and didn’t do that specific trip to Dallol because my dad ( who is afar) actually said no and that is too dangerous especially with my husband being a foreigner. So yeah that tells you everything you need to know about this trip and anyone looking at this video should know that Ben is telling it 💯 like it is. This ain’t no joke. Listen to his advise! Welcome to the Wild Wild East ladies and gentlemen!!!

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

GREAT COMMENT!

@yesufhassen7422

3 жыл бұрын

@@BackpackerBen do you think the tour guide and the cars from Afar itself decrease the issue? Someone who speaks the language and know the area/people more..

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

@@yesufhassen7422 no idea bro

@forwaliya1754

3 жыл бұрын

@@yesufhassen7422 what a question bruv it will help without doubt but we have to make sure that they know what z tourists want!!! & I think afar have enough young youth who r easy to teach about tourism sector!!! #afaricaunite

Great content!! Tbh Ben u deserve more Subscribers bro

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

thanks man!!!

the best part of ethiopia is how it's like a mix of so many different things- the people, the languages, the landscapes, the diversity in Ethiopia truly feels like it matched up to its name as cradle of human kind. stay safe ethiopians... hope all the conflict gets resolved soon with empathy instead of enmity!

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

❤️👏🏼

This is the craziest content I’ve come across in awhile! Honestly power to you man! You are really out there getting things on film that I could never ever see for myself in my wildest dreams.

@BackpackerBen

2 жыл бұрын

Crazy this place honestly

This probably is the most dangerous trip you did in Ethiopia! I can't imagine how hot it must have felt like there. What a man!

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

100%!!!!

@mamalove2630

3 жыл бұрын

What did u mean? It’s not Dangerous ur afraid of travelling

@nebiyuelias1

3 жыл бұрын

@@mamalove2630 Lol yeah I guess am afraid!

@M1ndfulJourney

3 жыл бұрын

@@mamalove2630 nah it's just hot

@bsahle

3 жыл бұрын

It’s insanely hot but not sure if it’s dangerous.

That looks straight out of a SciFi movie !

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

Mental

Brilliant mate!! Enjoyed all the videos from the comfort of my couch!! Huge respect!!

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in mate

It's amazing that you chose to go to places that are challenging and not 100% fun. Amazing content buddy!

What an adventure! Thanks. Stay safe Ben.

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

thank you :)

Loving the Ethiopia Videos. Beautiful scenery. Glad you all okay. Keep travelling.

Ben… thank you brother, I know you are risking your life just for showing the beautiful side of my country and for that i thank you so much, You deserve a million viewers and a million subscribers

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

huge thanks :)

Amazing content man. I’m hooked!

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

Great videos, probably never get there in my lifetime , thanks for showing us.

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🤝

Thank you Ben for your amazing videos and really showing us what Afar through your lenses....please be safe out there as things can really change in a hurry.

I like your positivity no matter what happens throughout your trips (and of course your sarcasm too - "fantastic" 😁). Legend!

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

THANKS MAN :)

Your contents are great!! You deserve 1mil+ subs... Love from India❤❤❤

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU :)

This is one of the best videos Ben, incredible, glad you got back to the hotel ok

U can say i've been to the lowest place on earth now man! Tougher everyday. I like ur observations too. Respect to the pastoralists! They choose their way of life and they like it. It's a life connected to nature. And the other thing is, now u know what water really means!

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

Damnnnnn I never mentioned it was the lowest place 😆😆😆😆

@probablynoone7485

3 жыл бұрын

A missed opportunity

thats so unsafe and beautiful at the same time!! keep it up Ben love watching your videos!!

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🤩

It’s absolutely fantastic content I ever seen in my life, weldon

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

Legend thanks mate

@fiftydreamsvlogs

3 жыл бұрын

@@BackpackerBen welcome 👌🏼

I am sure I will be there one day. Thanks for the real life adventurous video!

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

🥳🥳🥳🥳

Thank you for amazing video. And the information. Subscribed. Take care.🙏

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

😁

Thanks for sharing, keep up the great work 👍

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

cheers ;)

incredible content & story telling!

I had a great time at Danakil Depression through you and your videos. I'll pass the real excursion.

can't wait to watch this "secret location" videos? Big fan from Afar region Ethiopia

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

should be good ;)

The most toxic place I’ve been is the toilet after my father uses it.

@sammohamed8205

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha!😂😂😂😂😂

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

😆

@RandomDave

3 жыл бұрын

@@toti5122 absolutely, I stink the place out!!

Ben, Awesome content my friend! My wife and I enjoy your coverage of the places you visit. We’ve caught up to your most recent videos in Kazakhstan. However, finding a few we missed…jumping around and enjoying. Keep safe, wear a hat in the sun. The “white” sunscreen was definitely comical. Most likely had a lot of zinc which is actually the best sunscreen therefore unable to rub into your skin. Know that your friends in California enjoy your work Ben. Your Friend, Clark

Ben, you had just upgraded your legendary status :) that was some ADRENALINE! What a guy!

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

😁😁🥳

ይች ሰውዬ ደስ ትለኛለች 😂❤️

@molalignmichael3864

3 жыл бұрын

Kebad new moodesh

What an incredible journey....im glad you got back safe.....i cant imagine myself in such situation.

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

Was sooooo scary

I love you videos because you tell nothing but the truth. I've been in Ethiopia for 3 months this year and I didnt trust any entity. I always had to check and check again to make sure that any claims someone makes is true. These are key pointers and top tier guide he is giving you everyone. I will be going back soon. Keep up the great content. I know alot of people don't like the camera in Ethiopia and yet you are still able to get great content.

What a story. We did our tour to the afar region with Visitdanakildepression - and it was hands down the best tour I ever took. We were only one car, 1 driver, 1 guide, and 1 security guard (depending on the region we even had a second, local, security guard). Ben definitely has a good point, do your research when you go in the region and only go with a proper tour guide (let them send you photos of previous tours, the car, the equipment).

Great video! I remember that rotten eggs smell when I climbed both Mount Shasta and Hood!! It it one of the most horrible smells I have ever experienced.

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

Mateeeee so bad!! I was gagging

@midliferising

3 жыл бұрын

@@BackpackerBen I sympathize with you. Thanks for putting up an awesome video! Be safe on your continued adventure!! Hopefully the next one will be much easier to make.

Wow, I love your videos!👍🏼👍🏼

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

I was waiting for this part

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy 😎

Selam Ben! I’m your biggest fanYour trip to Afar was exciting and dangerous but you did it👍🏿 Respect man!! I Love my mother land Ethiopia, the land of origin. Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience!!

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😄

Hey Ben, Selam et al, glad you came back to Addis in one piece. Sounds like you picked the wrong travel agent or coordinator. I guess a few years down the line looking back you would be proud of every bit of experience. I wouldn't mind the sauna weather for a few minutes, here in the UK spring has been like autumn so far. Mars and moon all in one day, epic!

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely an experience I’ll never forget 😆

Glad you guys are safe!

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

:)

Excited for this

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

enjoy!

Advice to all Travelers. Just get locals and good contacts and your trip will be safe and good. Listen to Ben's advice and prepare before you go! Otherwise Afar region is very safe, especially in the rural areas compared to other places.

@michaelanderson4664

3 жыл бұрын

Anytime I drift far away from a city. I always want to be armed.

@johndouglas5712

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelanderson4664 Trust me , you want to be armed in most American cities . Hell the small towns in Ohio are more dangerous

Thank you for your bravery and videos about Ethiopia.

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching :)

@dawitnegussie3156

3 жыл бұрын

@@BackpackerBen would've been amazing to have areal shots of the place.

my favourite youtuber Ben , you deserve million subscribers

Great video thanks!!! also I would recommend you to go to Bale mountains

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

Next time! :)

Watching these afari people in their enviroment make me appreciate my life..

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

❤️

Ben. Thank god youre still alive. What a journey. Seriously.

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

MENTAL

@aifaasmith.

3 жыл бұрын

@@BackpackerBen i think this is by far the most mental trip lol

Ur contents r amazing bro keep up

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

Ethiopia , country of extremes ! Thanks mate, Great job !

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

Sure is! Thanks man

Always wanted to go here!! The journey is a bit dangerous but if you respect the people and go with an Afar tour guide I think it would be an amazing experience. This area needs to get noticed more it’s BEAUTIFUL

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

what a place!

This is profoundly interesting.

@BackpackerBen

2 жыл бұрын

yeahhhhh boyyyy

Omg, I named my youtube channel with this place . your content is so pure and amazing ...We get used to sand, stone, or muddy surfaces in normal circumstances but the sound when ben walk on the surface feels like.. Is it real?

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

mind blowing place!! yessss it's real

Ben is setting the bar higher for travel youtubers .

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

👀👀👀😎😎😎😎

@birukyilma430

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly men, you just went to hell and back.

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

It honestly was hell

I'm melting watching you guys🤔 well done 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

😅😅😅😅

Great video!

@BackpackerBen

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

well done to the adventerous travellers.& your brilliant observations, and generous advice. Few facts about the Danakil Depression. 1. 1 of the top 11 dangerous spots in the world. 2. hottest and most lifeless in the world. 3. One of the dangerous aspect is absence of breathable oxygen 4. air is burnt & filled with poisnous gas people can only stay a short time, risk to health. 5. aggressive -minded natives living on fringe of dessert (agressive perhaps because of need as Ben kindly pointed out) 6. risk of volcanic erruption.

@reedosubhato3850

2 жыл бұрын

Bruh where did you get that information. Have you actually met someone from the Danakil

Very. Like your video of Ethiopia 🇪🇹. Do good job 👏 Ben.

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

CHEERS :)

New subscriber...amazing content Ben....👏

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Thanks God u are back to Addis Ababa to my city, I was worried about u, because the problem on there in Tigray region, hopefully will be sorted soon 🙏

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

hopefully :)

Dallol is a unique, terrestrial hydrothermal system around a cinder cone volcano in the Danakil Depression, northeast of the Erta Ale Range in Ethiopia. It is known for its unearthly colors and mineral patterns, and the very acidic fluids that discharge from its hydrothermal springs.

It was a nice content... You did it👍🏼

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

boooom

You were close to Tigray that draws the world attention. So it is very usefull for the inhabitants to film the AfraThey obviously need help but for that they need much more attention. Whenever I see people complain about too many boatrefugees i will place your video under it. If you look Afar up on Google it is poverty everywhere. There is no attractive city in Afar where the people live under better conditions. It is most terrible, desperate place i have ever seen. I hope some rich person sees your video.

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

I hope 🤞🏼

What an adventurous man you are Ben

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

I try ;)

Wow wow wow now I'm your biggest fan Keep going Ben👏👏👏

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🤩

Beautiful AMAZING!!!!ETHIOPIA....What A COUNTRY.

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

agreeeeed

Thats some crazy landscape man

Great footage

Glad to see you made it out safely. Next time, come and see bubbling sulfur springs and geysers, here in the U.S. in Yellowstone Park, Wyoming, where the facilities are safe, the food is pretty good, and the temperature seldom gets above 30 degrees, C. And we speak a pretty well known language. That said, I still want to go to Ethiopia, just not to the Danakil Depression, from your videos. Job well done, Ben, hats off!

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

thanks Paul!! Yeah I heard yellowstone is incredible!!

Off to Jupiter and back, that was quick, though looked 20yrs older there than Adis👍🏼

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

Broken man here 😫

Wow it’s incredible different world and I am from Ethiopia I saw a lot of places but I didn’t see that one’s my wishes too see that place! 🙏🏾✌🏾🕊🇪🇹💚💛❤️

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

hope you go :)

@sebelsolo6381

3 жыл бұрын

One day with God I will !🙏🏾✌🏾 🕊💚💛❤️

Hey Ben. Good to see your latest vlog from the Danakil depression. Firstly, good to hear you made it back safely to Addis. Looks like you chose a very dodgy tour guide to visit Afar region. Could you please call out the tour guide's name so other visitors avoid them in the future...? Is it the same tour guide company that came up with a 60yr old bus from the museum? Thanks God it broke down before even leaving central Addis - LOL! If that cranky old bus had made it to the Danakil depression, it sure would never have made it out of there, and would by now been part of the Danakil landscape- LOL! In the future, i strongly advise you 1st check the review comments from past travellers before giving your hard-earned cash to a tour guide. That said, Ethiopia is incredibly beautiful and gifted, with natural beauty + rich history + diverse cultures. Another interesting fact you may like - Did you know that over 80% of mountain ranges in Africa are found in Ethiopia alone. Thus, all central parts of Ethiopia are mountainous and relatively cool. It's only in mainly border areas near Somalia, Djibouti and Sudan one encounters hot, lowland, and deserty environments. I was slightly surprised you and hardly anyone in your group was carrying a hat to protect you against the sun. BTW - The rotten egg smell comes from the Hydrogen Sulphide being spewed by the volcano. It's apartly the same smell as other planets like URANUS, VENUS, and MARS. Also, although the Danakil depression is well below sea level, it's not the lowest place on earth. The lowest point is the Dead Sea located in Jordan and Israel. I really enjoyed your latest vlog and I'm sure you would've had a better experience with better tour guide. In the end, i personally think that using a dodgy tour guide hopefully only gave you a better life experience and better storyline in case you plan to write a book in the future. As the saying goes- The journey is as exciting as the destination. Look forward to your next vlog mate. Sam

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

ETT in Addis. Shocking

@at5670

3 жыл бұрын

Dear Sam, Thank you, for that voice of reason..... No Self Respecting Individual GOING OUT IN THE SUN, would neglect, something as simple and basic, a protective gear as wearing a HAT???......MAKE'S ONE think, what else, has he inadvertently forgot to TAKE? l Find, Ben Himself a "one trick catalyst litmus paper!!!"....

@sammohamed8205

3 жыл бұрын

@@at5670 "One tricky catalyst" - LOL! Most Europeans would've had their skins peel off like tomato (or should that be like potato?) being exposed to strong unrelenting sun as in Afar region. Although he looks vulnerable, I believe Ben is a lot tougher than we think. More importantly, you can tell from his demeanour and the simple way he explains things that he does not have a single mean bone in him. i just hope he has a wacky great time and returns to the uk safely! Good luck Ben!!!

@at5670

3 жыл бұрын

@@sammohamed8205 You are Kind Sam.

I'm positive this story was not intended to be funny but it was hilarious!!! You had me rolling!!! You sir are a storyteller indeed!!

@BackpackerBen

2 жыл бұрын

nope it was hell for me LOL!

Wow beautiful place

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

unreaaaal

Ethiopia is underrated

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

True

I like it when people are real about us Ethiopians. Thanks Ben.

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

Pleasure 😄

Beautiful intro. "welcome to Mars. What a strange place." 😂😂

Thanks 🙏🏾 Ben for sharing your experience with us . But what was the travel agency you traveled with to this area ? Cuz that would help for your subscribers not to make the same mistake , am heading up to this place after summer . I would really appreciate if you just mention the ravel agent indeed .

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t want to expose and ruin their business. But seeing as though you asked it’s ETT

@serkserk8422

3 жыл бұрын

@@BackpackerBen thanks Ben i appreciate it 🙏🏾

the Danakil depression is like 52 annual temp..you're a legend not just being there just thinking to go there ... I'm a die-hard Liverpool fan btw..enjoy the leftovers lad

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

was liking the comment until you said you were a liverpool fan ;) hahah thanks for watching mate

I'm planning to visit the Danakil depression and Semien mountains next year. Based on other videos, I have had a high expectation for Danakil depression. Respect and thanks for clarifying the issue with your tour guide. Could you please let me know your tour guide so that i wont book with them :) Thank you!

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

ETT 💀

Thank you 😊 to visit our country 😍

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

Pleasure 😎

Thank you for showing us a beautiful place I wish I can visit but in terms of security I don’t think 🤔 I will

The footage of the drone is unique. It says in the manual: (-10/-40) but what happens actually when the temperature is too high? Nothing, the drone lands quietly (!) maybe a little footage that the drone still works and then offer it to DJI for a DJI pocket 2.

7:48 This here is a gem.😂

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

hehehehhe he was I think

Long time bruh....i was longing to see ur videos

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

enjoy!

OMG. That is crazzy

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

🥵🥵

Your videos are ameazzzing...

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU :)

I disagree with you about that opening in the eartcrust were you could see the magma. I have never seen such footage and i liked it. With stairs towards the hell😃 I think that children think a volcanol looks like the one you filmed. I t is a neat , cute, little volcano you showed us.❤️

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

What the wonderful place 😱

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

mental! :O

Hope this guy explores kenya...travelling around our neighbors

Your very brave!

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

never again

wooow absolutely incredible

😄 Ben on Mars! I'm glad you're back in one piece! 👏🏽

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

unreal!

Told u... To go there...mind blowing, right? Thank God you're okay... Cheers

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

AMAZING MAN

Legend ❤️

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

wooooo :)

@opaljones1560

3 жыл бұрын

@@BackpackerBen 'Man up it ain’t that hot!' nearly killed me man. Absolute jokers 😂

@BackpackerBen

3 жыл бұрын

@@opaljones1560 snowflakes ;)