The Amazon's Weirdest Village 🇵🇪

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  • Опубліковано 21 лют 2023
  • 🇵🇪 Welcome to the Jungle! I sailed down Amazon tributaries from the Peruvian town of Pucallpa in search of adventure on my way to Iquitos, a town hacked out of the rainforest, passing villages where foreigners don't stop. And there in a small village on the banks of the Amazon I met the legendary turtle man. Join me.
    Sponsored by Life For Men
    Thanks to Lucy and her brother for helping me translate the drunken conversations in Pucallpa

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  • @Maximilianajp
    @Maximilianajp Рік тому +4619

    No matter where bald and bankrupt goes his videos are such a treat

    • @coledog8861
      @coledog8861 Рік тому +10

      @@BigStiffWilly would make a great vid i reckon

    • @user-jq3qt8no7h
      @user-jq3qt8no7h Рік тому +6

      @@BigStiffWillywhy?

    • @mistermystery1999
      @mistermystery1999 Рік тому +7

      ​@BigStiffWilly He went to Russian prison recently

    • @greatestytcommentator
      @greatestytcommentator Рік тому

      @H 12899 Because they are Jealous and believe every little wannabe scum journo that posts sleaze on YT.

    • @ryaniverson3555
      @ryaniverson3555 Рік тому +53

      Come to South Africa 🇿🇦
      I'm already bankrupt & I'm starting to go bald !!

  • @fongsbasement
    @fongsbasement Рік тому +1101

    The Peruvian transportation industry is fueled by repeating top tier cinematic masterpieces. On my 20 hour bus ride from Arequipa to Cusco I was blessed with watching Paul Blart mall cop 2 on repeat. I really felt like I was missing context from the first Paul Blart film, but after the third watch I truly was able to appreciate it for the masterpiece that it is.

    • @Alsatiagent
      @Alsatiagent Рік тому +48

      What do the proprietors have against silence? I'd rather hear the drone of an engine. Do the locals actually watch these movies in the middle of the night?

    • @MrLoretano77
      @MrLoretano77 Рік тому +84

      In 1993 i took a bus from Cusco to Arequipa through the night. We saw robocop, Karate Kid 3 and a Mexican Sexy Comedy and 5 minutes into the Mexican film. The tv sparked and fried. The bus driver wasn't even phased lol. Then he told me he was in the Shining Path and wanted to kill Fujimouri but that is another story lol

    • @rogink
      @rogink Рік тому +17

      Never mind Peru. Back in the 80s/90s as a student I used to take long coach journeys across the UK - 8-9 hours - and we were treated to such delights as National Lampoon's Vacation. These were the days before noise cancelling headphones. So it was brutal.

    • @fongsbasement
      @fongsbasement Рік тому +35

      @@Alsatiagent They turned it off during sleeping hours but when the "entertainment" resumed it was paul blart mall cop 2 again.

    • @formworksucks
      @formworksucks Рік тому +2

      You poor bastard. At least it wasn't a chick flick.

  • @kiraweidman
    @kiraweidman Рік тому +155

    I just can’t get over little George digging for gold hardcore style 😂

    • @cashreedhar
      @cashreedhar Рік тому +13

      Lol at 36:67 it was intense and I was laughing hard.

    • @Aryan_626
      @Aryan_626 Рік тому +1

      ​@@cashreedhar da fak

    • @Gyrostatics
      @Gyrostatics Рік тому +9

      he wasn’t digging for gold, dude was drilling for oil 😹

    • @KnugenMooMoo
      @KnugenMooMoo 11 місяців тому +15

      😂😂😂😂 just come to see if anyone mentioned this

    • @CosmicTeapot
      @CosmicTeapot 11 місяців тому +3

      Explains why he went for the fist bump instead of a hand shake at the end, how considerate of him.

  • @AlexGTAgamer
    @AlexGTAgamer 10 місяців тому +46

    Ben: “This is the worst trip I’ve been on.”
    Bald: “This is the best trip I’ve been on! I just met a ninja turtle!”

  • @jimster1111
    @jimster1111 Рік тому +2869

    i love how ben having the worst time of his life and bald having the best time of his life has become somewhat of a meme in itself.

    • @elsbethhumphrey2048
      @elsbethhumphrey2048 Рік тому +272

      I sometimes get annoyed with Ben, he often complains on their travels while Bald is out there going with the flow of things enjoying himself. Love him. Wish Rusha wasn't such a messed up place and Bald could have continued his adventures there....

    • @TheStacato
      @TheStacato Рік тому +61

      @@elsbethhumphrey2048 are they always in a hurry in Rusha?

    • @NoNeedNoGreed
      @NoNeedNoGreed Рік тому +267

      @@elsbethhumphrey2048 It's all an act, Ben even let it glip that Bald moans and complains as well, he just doesn't edit it that way. But I'm sure Ben is fine with being the whiny stooge of the videos or else he wouldn't have joined him for so many trips lol

    • @elsbethhumphrey2048
      @elsbethhumphrey2048 Рік тому +26

      @@NoNeedNoGreed I agree the two of them do carry on together....

    • @paperandmedals8316
      @paperandmedals8316 Рік тому +139

      At least Simon isn’t there. He’s a major drag.

  • @mcchuff
    @mcchuff Рік тому +706

    2:57 love how Bald still says "super" like a Russian even when speaking Spanish now 😂

    • @mintcake6895
      @mintcake6895 Рік тому +29

      2:57

    • @RandomDudeOne
      @RandomDudeOne Рік тому +24

      Is "super" a word like "OK" where everybody in the world uses it now?

    • @debunkinghistory214
      @debunkinghistory214 Рік тому +22

      People say it in spanish too, like 'super bueno' though you don't really hear it by itself

    • @ArturBaidi
      @ArturBaidi Рік тому +3

      Germans also say super.

    • @NoNeedNoGreed
      @NoNeedNoGreed Рік тому +4

      And in Norway we say 'Supert' if it's used by itself. It's just an all round good enhancing word

  • @phillyslim3109
    @phillyslim3109 Рік тому +19

    I love the nose pick photobomb at 37:00! Great video as always!

  • @marshayame
    @marshayame Рік тому +412

    I love how Bald just buys sketchy looking food and gives it to Ben 😂

  • @csteven7935
    @csteven7935 Рік тому +997

    I truly enjoyed how Jorge is fiercely picking his nose in the background while Bald is telling us about stilt houses & politics 😂 36:55

  • @MrBobbyBrown2006
    @MrBobbyBrown2006 Рік тому +45

    Seeing that cat close to death just laying there on the street and nobody helping it or putting it out of it's misery was heartbreaking.

    • @gbodybala9295
      @gbodybala9295 Рік тому +2

      yupp

    • @Metaphix
      @Metaphix 10 місяців тому +1

      maybe im wrong or being racist or w/e but i think people in those environments are familiar with death in a way we in the west are seperated from, it's not as jarring to them. Probably grew up killing chickens for lunch with their hands.

    • @gbodybala9295
      @gbodybala9295 10 місяців тому

      @@Metaphix not racist dont be dumb . words are words ...words cant hurt unless you let them . we dont teach that anymore

  • @PITFALL11
    @PITFALL11 10 місяців тому +50

    I almost feel guilty that I'm so entertained by Bald with his adventures. Its like watching a horror movie and knowing how it will end. Yet he keeps beating all the odds, and I keep cheering for him… (Cheers Bald, at least for now! Lol)

    • @megadethly
      @megadethly 9 місяців тому +4

      Knowing how it all ends? What do you mean?

    • @BasicUniversalEconomics
      @BasicUniversalEconomics 9 місяців тому +10

      there are far more dangerous places than Peru

    • @mirak3050
      @mirak3050 6 місяців тому +5

      you are so dramatic. where he is isn't even dangerous

    • @alexjrk1675
      @alexjrk1675 6 місяців тому

      you soft

    • @user-zm9xf7mo4p
      @user-zm9xf7mo4p 6 місяців тому +2

      When you start travelling you'll recognize there's a certain type of danger in every single country on the planet. Be dilligent and respectful and at the same don't take no shit and everything mostly going to be okay, Couldn't imagine myself not travelling somewhere because what might be

  • @DabuDave
    @DabuDave Рік тому +367

    Best part is when bald is talking and George starts digging for gold 🤣🤣🤣

    • @RockinRonnie111
      @RockinRonnie111 Рік тому +30

      I was looking for a comment on this!! 😂😅

    • @tenettttt
      @tenettttt Рік тому +10

      Caught myself doing the same lol

    • @KahinDaz
      @KahinDaz Рік тому +4

      @@RockinRonnie111 same here

    • @marqunhss6499
      @marqunhss6499 Рік тому +2

      ​@@RockinRonnie111same! Hahaha

    • @rj4108
      @rj4108 Рік тому +9

      I respected the HELL out of that dig!! Go George!

  • @mnbvcxz109ify
    @mnbvcxz109ify Рік тому +194

    George digging for gold on the canoe had me 🤣

    • @erastmatej2425
      @erastmatej2425 Рік тому +12

      Same. He went deep 😂

    • @jordanhamilton50
      @jordanhamilton50 Рік тому

      He was working for those boogers like a full time job.

    • @Excretionist
      @Excretionist Рік тому +10

      just as ben was talking about "little fat one"

    • @judgeprime3730
      @judgeprime3730 Рік тому

      ROFL😂😂

    • @-LovedOne
      @-LovedOne Рік тому +1

      I feel like he flippin' off Bald for his childish behavior. And Bald just loving the content lol

  • @greenlover4522
    @greenlover4522 Рік тому +2

    That non-stop music is something I can't take.

  • @TammyMullins-tp5uf
    @TammyMullins-tp5uf 2 місяці тому +2

    I just started watching your channel its awesome 😊

  • @danielhomes7023
    @danielhomes7023 Рік тому +16

    Man, you really make a huge difference to all travel channels on YT. No bs, strange and interesting places and a cool dude towards ppl. Greetz and be safe.

  • @BlackHammerProd
    @BlackHammerProd Рік тому +105

    36:57 The way he gently massages his nostrils and throws the snot right in balds direction. That, is true love

    • @paul4292
      @paul4292 Рік тому +2

      😂😂

    • @saltpeter7429
      @saltpeter7429 Рік тому +2

      That was foul. Very funny.

    • @sirsmudge1000
      @sirsmudge1000 Рік тому +15

      Ok good i'm not the only one that seen that. That guy was digging for some serious gold.

    • @adrianelias2365
      @adrianelias2365 Рік тому +4

      @@sirsmudge1000 Spanish came to the New World to find gold too.

    • @wests2831
      @wests2831 Рік тому +2

      Came here just to post that. Then I noted at the end how they enthusiastically shook hands....cmon Jorge. Have some respect...lol

  • @Qsen123
    @Qsen123 Рік тому +476

    ben is really a one in a million character not many people could replicate this kind of content with the same level of charisma

    • @boolnrelaz3883
      @boolnrelaz3883 Рік тому +3

      yes! and his travel buddy bald and bankrupt is pretty cool too

    • @Qsen123
      @Qsen123 Рік тому +3

      @@mickkidston7344 based on the interviews ive seen of him he wasnt charismatic at all

    • @2_572
      @2_572 Рік тому

      The phone is the best mirror ever.

  • @Bootes_Void
    @Bootes_Void Рік тому +5

    The Chocolate lady didn’t say “don’t film, I have a big belly” in dumbed down Spanish she said “no tome, malo tú hígado” which pretty much translates to “don’t drink, it’s bad for your liver”.

  • @WindjumbieFPV
    @WindjumbieFPV Рік тому +7

    dude you are such an inspiration to go out and explore these places you visit, thanks for sharing

  • @eckph
    @eckph Рік тому +596

    I must admit that I was quite sad about the end of the journey through the former USSR. I thought it'd mean the end of bald and bankrupt. But I can't stress this enough: Ben has done it again - I'm just as hyped about this as I was when he visited Buran. This is - by far - the best channel on UA-cam.

    • @curiousnomadic
      @curiousnomadic Рік тому +16

      I found the former USSR bleak and grew tired of it.

    • @orlagskapten9829
      @orlagskapten9829 Рік тому +17

      @@curiousnomadic I liked it a lot. The conversations were perfect listening exercises to practice my Russian.

    • @jacksonsmith5490
      @jacksonsmith5490 Рік тому +4

      I'm just baffled over how he was recording audio on the front of that boat.

    • @AlienX511
      @AlienX511 Рік тому

      There was one former USSR place where Bald newer visited and newer will. Most dangerous place on earth where you can get shot in head on spot because you are white and that place is USA. Alaska used belong USSR but they sold it to USA

    • @megapet777
      @megapet777 Рік тому +8

      yeah wherever he goes it will be good content, but the former ussr countries have certain vibe to them. I hope bald still visits them someday again.

  • @Ubiquitous1984
    @Ubiquitous1984 Рік тому +388

    Ben’s Spanish is a real asset, its come on so much and opens up loads of new countries to properly explore! Exciting times for the channel

    • @yucol5661
      @yucol5661 Рік тому +11

      As a bilingual I sometimes catch myself struggling to figure out if he understands what people are saying or not. Like when he says “I know I know” . Because part of my brain just translates to try and guess what he would have said in English.
      Regardless it’s admirable that he is so good at Spanish and russian and who knows how many other languages. And accents are always way harder for learners to understand. So even if he speaks pansies he might not understand the Amazonian accents

    • @EphemeralProductions
      @EphemeralProductions Рік тому +13

      yep. it actually is a good lesson to see, that anyone planning on visiting another country should try to get at least basically conversational in its language. Makes it a LOT easier to get around!!!! :)

    • @illegalsmirf
      @illegalsmirf Рік тому

      @@EphemeralProductions That's why a lot of people don't bother to travel

    • @Knowledge-is-Power444
      @Knowledge-is-Power444 Рік тому +15

      As a native Spanish speaker I must admit that its impressive to see his language skills. Also hats off to his respect towards the locals by taking the time to learn their language. I can't praise him enough!

    • @pierrenilsson6189
      @pierrenilsson6189 Рік тому +7

      @@illegalsmirf You don't need to learn the language if you are not travelling like that. Most people don't. They just want a vacation and will never leave the safety of their hotel complex. Personally, I travel like Ben. I will learn the language first and go for the full experience.

  • @megorex630
    @megorex630 Рік тому +32

    I find myself often envious of some of these villages and the life people live there… I imagine it can be incredibly challenging and isolating but everyone seems so happy and well connected with nature. I am definitely jaded with western civilization and would love to live off the grid for a period of time but due to several severe chronic illnesses where I do need medication and such.

    • @wspek
      @wspek 3 місяці тому

      No offence, but...are you sure the chronic illnesses are not related to the western civilization?

  • @pa3kput
    @pa3kput Рік тому

    As per usual, amazing and i mean AMAZING content. You and Harald are the best ones on this platform. Now that you have learned spanish its even better!!! Love it !

  • @darrenfunk8440
    @darrenfunk8440 Рік тому +788

    Ben is the only guy who could make traveling look like an absolute nightmare and also have a travel youtube channel

    • @DellStudio
      @DellStudio Рік тому +26

      100% correct comment

    • @ZGRAKIJU
      @ZGRAKIJU Рік тому +47

      F++++n' nightmare of travel partner...

    • @teresalehtonen8499
      @teresalehtonen8499 Рік тому +65

      He is not sugarcoating like soooo many others are.. I prefer it this way big time

    • @telliere
      @telliere Рік тому +32

      @@teresalehtonen8499 he seems to be really unfriendly

    • @sylvia9292
      @sylvia9292 Рік тому +3

      @@telliere that boat looks awesome, but all those ours tho hll noo, hes cool but grumpy from not sleeping lol

  • @ssreenavin
    @ssreenavin Рік тому +668

    Mr. Bald is the epitome of a world traveller. Super friendly, well informed, respectful and never complains. What a Legend!

    • @BabylonCentral
      @BabylonCentral Рік тому +6

      Complains about the food a bit no???

    • @musicalsofa4813
      @musicalsofa4813 Рік тому +11

      @@BabylonCentral maybe because he didn't like it?

    • @Wazztheweasel
      @Wazztheweasel Рік тому

      And he is a really cool guy to.

    • @guydreamr
      @guydreamr Рік тому

      @@sambennett2354 He didn't sneak in, he was there on a valid passport with a Russian visa, speaking the language. The Russian govt decided to shoot itself in the foot and kick him out, it was they who were disrespectful.

    • @theworldaccordingtokirsch
      @theworldaccordingtokirsch Рік тому +2

      That is why so many people love him and his videos.🍒

  • @m8_flicks
    @m8_flicks 10 місяців тому +8

    Wow. This river shuttle instantly become one of my favourite transportation methods just by looking at it. Feels like its from a weird retrofuturistic sci-fi movie and its totally awesome.

    • @simplytrolling6869
      @simplytrolling6869 6 місяців тому +1

      As cool as it looks, I could not imagine the aroma onboard… 🤮

    • @MrReymoclif714
      @MrReymoclif714 6 місяців тому

      Notice he’s catching the wind?

  • @Angel-xp1jy
    @Angel-xp1jy Рік тому +4

    It's really amazing, how quickly you are adapting to every place on earth.

  • @chadwicktenderstem2646
    @chadwicktenderstem2646 Рік тому +500

    I like how Bald pulled himself up by his gopnik bootstraps and just learned Spanish to continue making videos

    • @cyber_stealth9743
      @cyber_stealth9743 Рік тому +8

      @@rvansteensel420 ???

    • @lenarae3845
      @lenarae3845 Рік тому +22

      @@sneedmyseedsnogger No more Ayahuasca for you 😆

    • @derekwatson7037
      @derekwatson7037 Рік тому

      @@rvansteensel420 You loser Freek. What do you know of the world? Nada. So shut up with your ignorance.

    • @Thomes-Maisling
      @Thomes-Maisling Рік тому +14

      @@sneedmyseedsnogger You get the weirdest comment award today 🏆

    • @SkAtErOfLiVe
      @SkAtErOfLiVe Рік тому

      @@sneedmyseedsnogger ok virigin

  • @Charlie-vj8op
    @Charlie-vj8op Рік тому +177

    That Amazonian man swearing in English out of nowhere is amazing 😂

    • @tonypine3434
      @tonypine3434 Рік тому +13

      i had a similar thing when a kid on a bus in medellin, musta have been about 10, just went "what the fuuuckk" out of nowhere. pissed myself and the whole bus started laughing as he repeated what the fuuuuckk about 3 more times. funny as.

    • @purge2--u--nite342
      @purge2--u--nite342 Рік тому +1

      The ninja turtle 🐢 dude 😂 and that baby sloth 😍 ...I bet he bought it for Melissa 😂

    • @MrLoretano77
      @MrLoretano77 Рік тому +8

      Ive lived in iquitos and this is common. They have HBO and other channels and know all the swear qords

    • @Floridawg
      @Floridawg Рік тому +3

      In latin america people usually only know swear words and hola in english lol

    • @purge2--u--nite342
      @purge2--u--nite342 Рік тому +1

      @@MrLoretano77 wena wena

  • @johnknizner6446
    @johnknizner6446 2 місяці тому

    More than the views and perspectives you can't get anywhere else i love you INSIGHT and KNOWLEDGE! ty

  • @lilysterling9483
    @lilysterling9483 Рік тому

    That was incredible to watch. Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @darcy1522
    @darcy1522 Рік тому +272

    100% the best travel vlogger because he knows the language of places he goes and can actually speak to the locals. Respect

    • @UnChicharo
      @UnChicharo Рік тому +13

      He also respects the culture and locals, Ben seems like a chill guy and good vibes will help you anywhere in the world.

    • @thevinceberry
      @thevinceberry Рік тому +4

      And he doesn't just zoom and out of the airport and call it a day

    • @vineleak7676
      @vineleak7676 Рік тому +4

      @@UnChicharo well there are some people who would not agree, there is alot of evidence that he started his traveling journey hunting for vulnerable girls...

    • @griffinrichmond3442
      @griffinrichmond3442 Рік тому +8

      @@vineleak7676I’ve been casually following his videos for years and I’ve never heard that. Where did you hear or read that

    • @abssdabss
      @abssdabss Рік тому +2

      @@vineleak7676 he made one short clip of female Indian police officers, and I don't blame him, they were gorgeous

  • @5eyesalliance785
    @5eyesalliance785 Рік тому +184

    The way this guy presents these videos with just himself, the towns, the locals and his camera is outstanding.

    • @Vasily_dont_be_silly
      @Vasily_dont_be_silly Рік тому

      It seems like he never feels alone, he always makes friends along the way. God I wish I had such a quality. Top man

  • @johndewey6358
    @johndewey6358 6 місяців тому +4

    What an interesting journey and all the different cultures and people. Thank you Ben for taking us along, to places that most of us might never be able to travel to.

  • @michellejohnson875
    @michellejohnson875 4 місяці тому +1

    This is the 2nd video I've seen of yours and you know what? I fricken love your videos 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 I love your style and I love how you just blend in with the locals, thats awesome! You are showing us the real people and how they live. The people are all so friendly and helpful. Thank you for the experience mate 🥰. Through you I can see these amazing places and people. I feel like I'm on the journey with you n Ben even though I'm sitting here in Brisbane Australia. Looking forward to checking out the rest of your videos and going tiki tour with you guys 😁 ❤️❤️❤️

  • @thedavephan
    @thedavephan Рік тому +669

    This guy is multitudes better than any docu series I’ve ever seen on cable or fancy streaming service. And it’s free. Absolutely fantastic content.

    • @RicardoMartinez-oh9sq
      @RicardoMartinez-oh9sq Рік тому +5

      I would carry enough booze to neutralize the awful music playing all the time.

    • @meangreanbean
      @meangreanbean 10 місяців тому

      you must not have seen Best Ever Food Reviews!

    • @ashleywintle572
      @ashleywintle572 8 місяців тому +1

      He’s the best in the business

    • @aliensonearthvideocast5783
      @aliensonearthvideocast5783 8 місяців тому +1

      Are there any single women between the age of 35 and 45 who would like to meet a good man and possibly travel the world together recording videos for UA-cam? If so, reply here. Thank you

    • @AJ-bz7wq
      @AJ-bz7wq 5 місяців тому

      Sorry I have to disagree.. Its pretty crap..

  • @eddiekelly3224
    @eddiekelly3224 Рік тому +99

    I love the fact, no matter how tired , how fed up you must get with hours of uncomfortable travelling, you are always upbeat and enthusiastic. On that note, you’ve not sold Peru to me.

    • @ES-qt6yo
      @ES-qt6yo Рік тому +10

      It is one way to travel that matches what the poorer folks in Peru do. There are various levels up and different destinations to visit as well. Ben visits the nontouristy unbeaten paths trodden by average folk leading their every day lives.

  • @Yotam420
    @Yotam420 Рік тому +5

    That type of jungle tobacco is called there "Mapacho" (Nicotiana Rustica) , it's a differemt species of tobacco than common tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) and contains about 9 times more nicotine. It's used there as a sacrament, definitely don't want to inhale it😅

  • @theurbanraccoon6165
    @theurbanraccoon6165 11 місяців тому

    So happy I found this channel. I’ve been binge watching this like it’s Netflix!

  • @downdabeach
    @downdabeach Рік тому +131

    Im so happy this man is still out here giving us top of the line traveling vlogs.

    • @Posey12345
      @Posey12345 Рік тому +8

      He has been to Japan and Vietnam and Afghanistan just before the New Year

  • @danieln9226
    @danieln9226 Рік тому +248

    It's heartwarming to see the guys throwing out biscuits and food to children of the small villages. They didn't have to do it, but they did. Much respect.

    • @RZPPAA
      @RZPPAA Рік тому +13

      Better than the live turtles and cat.

    • @MrLoretano77
      @MrLoretano77 Рік тому +6

      That is how many of the wonderful people are in that part of the world

    • @mashalongclark3413
      @mashalongclark3413 Рік тому +1

      I loved that as well!

    • @Kededian
      @Kededian Рік тому +6

      @@RZPPAA cry some moar peta..

    • @RZPPAA
      @RZPPAA Рік тому +2

      🤮🤮🤮

  • @swonghobby
    @swonghobby Рік тому +1

    These are very cool videos. Love seeing the other part of the world we do not know. Watch too many of the travel channels in nice looking places, but these are the places I enjoy watching. Thanks

  • @arturobartiquin3667
    @arturobartiquin3667 11 місяців тому +1

    I feel like an explorer too when following your travels.

  • @scottcol23
    @scottcol23 Рік тому +63

    I love that the first thing you do wherever you are is go find the drunkest people in the village, and get travel advice.

  • @somebodyelseful
    @somebodyelseful Рік тому +387

    Ben, your Spanish is unexpectedly good. I'd not expected you to transition from Sovietica to South American so smoothly, but this shows why you are the undisputed master of this travel genre. Look forward to more!

    • @polarvortex6601
      @polarvortex6601 Рік тому +14

      " sovietica" lol🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @I_Did_That_46
      @I_Did_That_46 Рік тому +1

      @@polarvortex6601 lmao🤫is this dude cappin or did I learn a new word

    • @deadasfboi
      @deadasfboi Рік тому +4

      @@I_Did_That_46 new word im about to use forsure when talking about babuska's, and the old glory soviet days.

    • @whukriede
      @whukriede Рік тому +3

      Yes, he has improved a lot. Compare with his trip to Cuba, which was not that long ago. Admirable.

    • @harambe4267
      @harambe4267 Рік тому +5

      Honestly, traveling South America and Northern Asia is great since you only really need 2 languages, it might not get you completely everywhere on account of dialects and other languages, but they serve as somewhat of a lingua franca there, it's way more difficult to make it through southern Asia for example.

  • @aa2339
    @aa2339 Рік тому +2

    Itchy boots was on a boat like this just a few months ago. And made friends with the river boat captain & crew.

  • @RustyShackleford-
    @RustyShackleford- 11 місяців тому

    I’m really loving this channel. Subscribed

  • @jessicasparkle
    @jessicasparkle Рік тому +151

    I am always astonished by Mr. Bald's ability to interact with literally anyone in the world! Also, 7 times in one night, he said? Hmmm.

    • @kingcarlos7048
      @kingcarlos7048 Рік тому +4

      Most I've gone in one night was 4 and I literally passed out for 12 hours afterwards 🤣🤣

    • @liveslowlivesimple
      @liveslowlivesimple Рік тому +2

      ive done 8. with a latina of course. and then i think 4 times the next morning

    • @jessicasparkle
      @jessicasparkle Рік тому

      @@liveslowlivesimple good Lord. You must have been parched.

  • @soanmonte9706
    @soanmonte9706 Рік тому +572

    Suggestion: Idk how's your schedule after Venezuela, but since you're in the Amazon, you could take a boat to the Brazilian Amazon and stop by Manaus and Santarém. Alternatively, coming from Venezuela, you could enter Brazil by its northenmost state and you can even climb the insanely beautiful Roraima Mount (that square mountain that inspired the movie "Up" and has the highest waterfall in the world).
    But anyway, south of Santarém, there is a ghost town in the middle of freaking nowhere. It's called Fordland, and it's where Henry Ford himself sent his men and machinery to build an utopian american city in the middle of the Amazon in order to extract rubber for his car's tires. And boy, did it go wrong! It's a pretty eerie place with a fantastic and unknown history.
    The lack of good content about this city is criminal, you should 100% go there.
    I'm a tour guide in Santarém and I've been to Fordland a few times. Let me know if you need any info!
    Greetings from the Brazilian Amazon!

    • @chrissmith3509
      @chrissmith3509 Рік тому +8

      Great idea

    • @trundlesupport5418
      @trundlesupport5418 Рік тому +34

      Been watching for years but never comment. This suggestion deserves recognition

    • @midwestmike613
      @midwestmike613 Рік тому +15

      I have to agree Fordland would be excellent content I saw an old documentary about this would be interesting to see how much the jungle has reclaimed that land.

    • @imrino2918
      @imrino2918 Рік тому +5

      Seems like a great idea honestly

    • @theredchicken3284
      @theredchicken3284 Рік тому +3

      I think he already finished the trip because he talked about it being christmas day or something

  • @IamPINKIEDaniels
    @IamPINKIEDaniels 9 місяців тому

    I love how you always show the real heart of people 🙏💕

  • @joenguyen-vlog8063
    @joenguyen-vlog8063 Рік тому

    Amazing. Thanks for sharing this journey. ❤️👍😃

  • @rj4108
    @rj4108 Рік тому +142

    That 28 hour boat trip went from terrifying to magical on camera. I know I personally could not have done it, but watching it gave me great joy. Such a unique experience.

    • @ASHERUISE
      @ASHERUISE Рік тому +12

      I wonder how the 5 day cargo cruise would have been.

  • @austin7783
    @austin7783 Рік тому +150

    Bald has the best sense of humor and it makes his videos 100x more entertaining!

    • @Posey12345
      @Posey12345 Рік тому +9

      Also educational He is amazing

  • @debbiestroup511
    @debbiestroup511 4 місяці тому

    Oh my gosh!! The end of this had me cracking up so hard I was in tears. Really enjoyed this video:)

  • @boursitocard
    @boursitocard Місяць тому

    had a big smile all along while watching this, thx

  • @TurntableTV
    @TurntableTV Рік тому +58

    Man, if we make first contact with aliens, Benjamin should be our ambassador.

    • @melaninfarmer
      @melaninfarmer Рік тому +3

      Yes

    • @TomaszDK
      @TomaszDK Рік тому +2

      How do you even know that they hav...... I've said too much already...

    • @TruthAplomado
      @TruthAplomado Рік тому +4

      Aliens have no babushkas

    • @TurntableTV
      @TurntableTV Рік тому

      @@TruthAplomado True, but they might have soviet stuff in their space ships.

  • @calamares3219
    @calamares3219 Рік тому +91

    Haha, that moment Bald's friend realizes he shouldn't have thrown away his ticket and his attempts to wind him up after have been hilarious. The turtle guy and the little sloth were such highlights. Thanks for the introduction to the Peruvian Amazonas, man. Until this moment, I only imagined the country with its high mountains. Good luck.

  • @geetachhabra3115
    @geetachhabra3115 3 місяці тому +1

    Very informative and your adventures show the courage you have. Best wishes to you and your comrade, Benjamin.

  • @dariapolanco519
    @dariapolanco519 5 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely enjoyed this, it's good to see how folks travel on the Amazon, thanks Benjamin

  • @rxsurrect
    @rxsurrect Рік тому +213

    these videos really put into perspective how other people live around the world. i need to be more grateful of what i have, and how most of everything i need or want is accessible to me.

    • @deutschekultur5035
      @deutschekultur5035 Рік тому +10

      Absolutely true!

    • @sophia.lb95
      @sophia.lb95 Рік тому +5

      I'm from middle class Mexico City and even I feel like so so so blessed after seeing this video. I don't think I've seen a non paved road in months

    • @dougk359
      @dougk359 Рік тому +3

      I have an 18-year old and it was really important to me that she experience Mexico to see that not everyone shares the same privilege she grew up with. We're in Texas, so there are a lot of places that could trade places with Mexico. It made her cry, she really had no idea. It was a good lesson in treating others that are less fortunate with kindness and respect.

    • @alejandrotadeo9732
      @alejandrotadeo9732 Рік тому

      @@sophia.lb95 a nepobaby?

    • @leeevans4268
      @leeevans4268 Рік тому

      You are write we are lucky and that poor little cat dieing in the street don't these local people have a hart i would of helped it

  • @2WheelsGood.01
    @2WheelsGood.01 Рік тому +301

    As a Colombian that doesn't live in Colombia anymore, I'm stoked.
    Yes, there is blaring music everywhere. You get a taxi, loud music, boat? Loud music, city streets? Loud music, beach? Loud music. It's a very interesting cultural phenomenon. Also people yell at each other from distances rather than walking closer and talking at a normal volume. This is more predominant the closer you get to the coastal cities.

    • @MyNextShotWontMiss
      @MyNextShotWontMiss Рік тому +9

      Let me guess, you're in the USA now.

    • @ettit6283
      @ettit6283 Рік тому +3

      I heard that Brazil is the same.

    • @jimster1111
      @jimster1111 Рік тому +15

      @@MyNextShotWontMiss no he just speaks english better than most native speakers for fun.

    • @kakerandelin
      @kakerandelin Рік тому +38

      To a peace and quiet loving Finn like me that sounds like an absolute nightmare. Completely opposite culture I guess. Then again, get a couple of drinks in me and it's all good lol.

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 Рік тому +18

      ​@@kakerandelin haha yes, I go once a year since my parents still live there, it's hard for me to deal with the constant noise.

  • @timbuckthe2nd642
    @timbuckthe2nd642 8 місяців тому +2

    This is a good guide on how to survive in a foreign country. He respects them, knows their language, and has a positive attitude. Giving you only positive energy bald. You are a fookin legend.

    • @Peyote1312
      @Peyote1312 2 місяці тому

      Drinking that fruit juice was a big mistake. That's like practically begging to get diarrhea.

  • @jorgenorbertoocampo7408
    @jorgenorbertoocampo7408 Рік тому

    Incredible place! Fantastic video Benjamin'!!

  • @readmycomment3157
    @readmycomment3157 Рік тому +62

    I love how you can be in the middle of the amazon with people from a totally different culture and the banter and conversation is so familiar. We are all human.

  • @roundone7954
    @roundone7954 Рік тому +277

    I'm so happy to see my favorite traveler is back at it. There's a lot that duplicate but you're the top dog.👍🏽

    • @slashdotism
      @slashdotism Рік тому +10

      @@geckopubg He is one of the OG DangerTubers though.

    • @bobmcalister2131
      @bobmcalister2131 Рік тому +5

      He didn’t say he was the first traveler.. he said Bald was his Favorite!!

    • @starcloudhidden8074
      @starcloudhidden8074 Рік тому +3

      My favorite indubitably

    • @jackdaniels4346
      @jackdaniels4346 Рік тому +1

      @@slashdotism what’s a danger tuber

    • @PJL7095
      @PJL7095 Рік тому +5

      Can’t believe Bald only bought 4 beers! I would have gotten 16.

  • @donnagotcher743
    @donnagotcher743 6 місяців тому

    I love how you are giving each other a hard time(smile)

  • @Gorgeousij
    @Gorgeousij Рік тому +2

    I have just come across your videos and found this one very interesting. I have just subscribed
    With love from kenya 🇰🇪 in East Africa

  • @jameschapman4285
    @jameschapman4285 Рік тому +176

    I love the fact Ben has learnt Spanish and is back in areas outside of Eastern Europe. It was his Indian adventures that got me hooked

    • @mattm1721
      @mattm1721 Рік тому +9

      His India videos are what got me hooked too!

    • @r0N1n_SD
      @r0N1n_SD Рік тому

      Aren't we all

    • @Lupi33z
      @Lupi33z Рік тому +6

      it's confusing with two Bens..easier if we refer to Bald by his stage name

    • @A7X062388
      @A7X062388 Рік тому

      yet you haven't learned English's yet...Learned*.

  • @matusgargulak-qm6mm
    @matusgargulak-qm6mm Рік тому +136

    Respect to this man how he gets integrated and having fun with locals, his effort to learn language amd interact with people just makes ir more watchable

    • @BacardiVidyas
      @BacardiVidyas Рік тому

      search 'The Dark Reality of Bald and Bankrupt'

  • @silverparis2948
    @silverparis2948 Рік тому +2

    love this amazon series to see the villages and people you interact

  • @Disneymagic24
    @Disneymagic24 Рік тому +71

    I love the polar opposites of both bens. Bald is always ready to go and energetic and backpacker ben is like " why am I doing this?'

    • @jimmunro4649
      @jimmunro4649 Рік тому

      Ben like a lost Sheep

    • @mitjed
      @mitjed Рік тому

      Bald in real life is a silent dude, the only reason Bald enjoyed the boat ride trip is because he slept well in the boat.

  • @ripgeorgie3156
    @ripgeorgie3156 Рік тому +88

    This man really is one of the great travellers of modern times.. and we get to go with him.. fantastic content.

  • @Septicaemic
    @Septicaemic Рік тому +3

    13:00 that dog is having the time of his life!

  • @mackenzierivercasey6752
    @mackenzierivercasey6752 4 місяці тому

    You're cool for filming and appreciating these people, yet the people are what make your content cool. I love people! I'm happy to see so much love in the world despite what the media likes to portray. Thank you for your service, Sir Bald! I also appreciate you as a traveller and how with confidence, you politely refused to eat jungle rat. We all have our limits lol!

  • @verrico7536
    @verrico7536 Рік тому +361

    As a Colombian I’m too hyped to see this 🇨🇴

    • @IamJackTheRipper
      @IamJackTheRipper Рік тому +5

      Give me the good white stuff 🤤🤤

    • @WV_Raised1983
      @WV_Raised1983 Рік тому +26

      Not everyone from Colombia are narcos. You must be American

    • @dru4670
      @dru4670 Рік тому +7

      @@WV_Raised1983 not everyone is a Narco lol... stop it🙄. Stoppp🤚

    • @pedromatamala6220
      @pedromatamala6220 Рік тому +3

      As a Chileam i am hype as you, my southamerican bro. Hope he could come someday. At least he is going northways. Pero qué chucha por qué estaba hablando en inglés? Saludos amigo y grande Calvo y en Bancarrota jaja

    • @WV_Raised1983
      @WV_Raised1983 Рік тому +3

      @@dru4670 did I hurt your feelings or are you always this fun?

  • @PeradonCentury
    @PeradonCentury Рік тому +123

    Bald has got to be one of the most socially skilled men in the world.

    • @ChrisFalk2
      @ChrisFalk2 Рік тому +17

      A MI6 agent has to be.

    • @Fabian080690
      @Fabian080690 Рік тому +11

      He's just tall and white.

    • @2_572
      @2_572 Рік тому

      The phone is definitely the best mirror ever.

    • @PeradonCentury
      @PeradonCentury Рік тому +1

      @@2_572 What do you mean?

    • @2_572
      @2_572 Рік тому +2

      @@PeradonCentury because you can constantly increase your charisma by speaking to it seeing yourself talk increasing your speech skills😁👍

  • @roballen8830
    @roballen8830 Рік тому +2

    Great insights into our sisters & brothers ways of lifestyles,,thank you & absolutely a treat watching you talk in native tongue , respect 💯 🙏 god bless

  • @Smalltownphilosopher76
    @Smalltownphilosopher76 Рік тому

    Always awesome videos!

  • @theend1555
    @theend1555 Рік тому +136

    I'm sure it's partially the editing but it's always hilarious how miserable Ben is 24/7

    • @BlackJesus8463
      @BlackJesus8463 Рік тому +1

      lol

    • @paulmccarthy4277
      @paulmccarthy4277 Рік тому

      who is ben? are you talking about bald

    • @tomix3568
      @tomix3568 Рік тому

      I think I would be too. I don't have the strong constitution of Mr. Bald

    • @svengangert2683
      @svengangert2683 Рік тому

      @@paulmccarthy4277 The other benjamin

    • @MrReymoclif714
      @MrReymoclif714 6 місяців тому

      1980 shuttle buses were free of charge to Paris with your hovercraft ticket!

  • @padraigocobthaigh1770
    @padraigocobthaigh1770 Рік тому +20

    It's funny to see George the guide doing brain surgery through his nose at 37 min while on the boat 😂🤣😂🤣

  • @marisolprietoramirez7290
    @marisolprietoramirez7290 Рік тому

    ! Gracias mi amor por tan excelente trabajo, saludos desde Medellín Antioquia (Colombia)!

  • @ME-ty8rv
    @ME-ty8rv Рік тому +2

    Great Trip and great Docu :) I was several times in the Venezuelan Amazon and I like the people there. Very friendly. Especially when you know someone from there. I like that you treat the people so well :)

  • @Simonize41
    @Simonize41 Рік тому +61

    I declare our dear Bald a national treasure. The world is a better place with him and his channel in it. Thanks Benjamin.

    • @NC0Q
      @NC0Q Рік тому +1

      National treasure? Sorry to seem argumentative, but I don’t know what nation you comment from. He’s English, and I’m Nebraskan, so I’d say…he’s a world treasure!

  • @jerry50bmg65
    @jerry50bmg65 Рік тому +33

    Bald's Spanish has improved immensely. Respect!

  • @adrianp2227
    @adrianp2227 11 місяців тому

    I had never seen in internet such villages, good stuff man, keep showing the corners of the world

  • @kushwinderchana1912
    @kushwinderchana1912 Рік тому

    Love watching your videos

  • @Skyjacker_
    @Skyjacker_ Рік тому +62

    Mr Bald, you can't travel in that part of the world without making Ben take some Ayahuasca and filming him communing with the spirits of the Amazon.

  • @MrPepperjack25
    @MrPepperjack25 Рік тому +128

    That dying kitten really hit me. The way the man nudged him with his foot with a half smile saying "its still alive"... man. My cat doesnt know how lucky he is. RIP lil guy.

    • @prithvi8405
      @prithvi8405 Рік тому +19

      Same. Can't get the scene out of my head
      😔

    • @nammifischer5526
      @nammifischer5526 Рік тому +7

      Yes its sad to see lil kat dying on street of that village in Amazon. In west people giving more concentration, interest on LGBTQ,,, Cat, Dog, windmill, electric vehecles and all. Look at those human life in that village of south america life standard and their life style. Their houses, transport vehicles, environment all are looking more sad and bad shape than the cat on street..,

    • @rockig5529
      @rockig5529 Рік тому +37

      @@nammifischer5526 Worse living conditions but happier people. Interesting phenomenon. Because their lives are hard (unlike in the west) they don’t make up mental nonsense to worry about.

    • @alondor8157
      @alondor8157 Рік тому +10

      @@rockig5529 True. That world is simple. And a simple life is a happy one. Sure I can buy every essential I want in America. But my 9-5 life, and governmental responsibilities is driving me mad. When I retire, I just wanna go off to some small village and die in peace tbh.

    • @ASHERUISE
      @ASHERUISE Рік тому +9

      In a perfect world the kitten would be chilling in Prague as Fidel's new baby brother or sister but unfortunately Bald can't save every cat.

  • @merryfergie
    @merryfergie Рік тому +1

    You do have a wonderful personality for traveling,
    Encountering people In different cultures

  • @elaineblanchard4775
    @elaineblanchard4775 Рік тому

    I hope you keep vids coming out i like your journey's super cool

  • @GlossopTours
    @GlossopTours Рік тому +110

    We continue to sit down with 5 generations of the family and all of us learn something new, have a laugh and you truly inspire us to discover the fascinating world we live in. Thank you from the Cox and Lake Families x

  • @python5113
    @python5113 Рік тому +41

    I love how the two Bens can see exactly the same thing and produce such vastly different videos

  • @kimharris7429
    @kimharris7429 5 місяців тому

    Amazing vid. Love the boat driver knuckle deep in his nose🤣🤣

  • @michellenaron827
    @michellenaron827 Рік тому +1

    Bald....I do feel content on this Sunday evening, because I have been so well entertained by your content. Thanks

  • @gunsmokegaloreyt6840
    @gunsmokegaloreyt6840 Рік тому +49

    Ben, the way your spanish has improved dramatically across such a short period of time has astonished me!

    • @ASHERUISE
      @ASHERUISE Рік тому +1

      It's amazing. I on the other hand forgot all the Spanish I studied for 7 years of school.

    • @gunsmokegaloreyt6840
      @gunsmokegaloreyt6840 Рік тому

      @@ASHERUISE same it's why I'm so amazed

  • @AlterMann57
    @AlterMann57 Рік тому +59

    Ben, I watched Backpacker Ben's video yesterday and from his side of the trip it looked like a real shitshow, but you're able to make that journey look enjoyable. You're bloody amazing! Be careful what you drink or eat down there, too many ways to get very sick. Take care mate, and I didn't even hear you say Soviet during the entire vid, that's amazing.

  • @samnepsland2421
    @samnepsland2421 8 місяців тому

    I'm always watching from Fiji n love all ur videos just makes me laugh out loud all the time u so funny brother 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @juliebaldwin8730
    @juliebaldwin8730 Рік тому

    Elbow guy get mad props for not shaking hands 🙌 also I subscribed this sure isn’t public television travel blog that’s for sure what an adventure!!!!

  • @jesuschrist194
    @jesuschrist194 Рік тому +117

    Wow I am blown away, this level of content is unseen on youtube, absolutely LOVE your charisma man, and every single interaction with the locals. That guy with the turtle shell, TOTALLY reasonable to think you might have accidentally drank ayahuasca, what the actual fuck was that??? xDD Peruvians totally breaking stereotypes up here, I am amazed at how whacky and friendly and drunk but still kind they are, love it!!! keep it up man this is amazing!!!!!

    • @vajcochlpko
      @vajcochlpko Рік тому +3

      jesus crhist

    • @copper4441
      @copper4441 Рік тому +1

      @@vajcochlpko yes can I help you

    • @fatal4204
      @fatal4204 Рік тому +1

      @@feel_the_walk no one cares

    • @vajcochlpko
      @vajcochlpko Рік тому +3

      @@copper4441 you are not jesus chrst