Every time I watch your Vlogs, I find myself searching Google to look up something you talk about. Most of the time it is the history of whatever place you are in. I couldn't remember anything about the Bosnian War and your video prompted me to take a little stroll through history. Thank you for your Vlogs and constant inspiration.
This was a border crossing point for locals. The border guard took pictures to send them to the next international border crossing point to provide an exeption to you. Unfortuanally he didn‘t get any reply so he had to send you back.
Hængtst that makes so much more sense. And because of the language barrier he didn’t know how to explain what he was doing! Just a big misunderstanding. Lol
*I know this video is old....but I'm a homeschooling mama here who has been using your travel vlogs to help show my 9 and 10 year old kiddos around the world! Thank you for these!*
Bosnia Croatia border is the main route of european guns smugling bussines. Majority of illegal weapons in EU come from this balkan route, so border guards are equally sketchy at these small border crossings.
Hahah Bosnian-Croatian border crossings are so unpredictable. Once I went through one and the border patrol guy was just sitting outside playing the guitar. When I drove up, he asked me if I wanted a passport stamp or not, and then waved me through. I was going into Bosnia though.
The border crossing was for the locals. He took the photos and wanted to send them to his supervisor to try and get an exception for you guys so you don't have to turn back.
I Love you guys...but I will seriously miss Charlie when He's gone. I haven't heard the phrase 1/2 past a freckle and 1/4 til a mole since I was a kid. I definitely have a Crush on Charlie !
When I saw the road, one lane road where two cars barely pass by each other it clicked to my mind the crossing border point is for locals only with residential ID card. There’s the same crossing border point between Herzegovina and Montenegro.
We just arrived in Dubrovnik today and WOW what a stunning lil city. Im looking forward to seeing what you guys were up to here. I hope you walked the wall although I know Nate does not like to pay for things like that. Its expensive 120 kuna ($18). My hopes were up that we could walk it but when seeing the price we decided the best thing was to opt out and fly the drone instead. -Ash
Flying drones over populated areas actually became illegal if done withouth a special permission, fine is almost 4 thousand dollars if you get caught Here's the link, you can run it through google translate www.index.hr/vijesti/clanak/ne-prijavite-li-snimanje-dronom-prijeti-vam-kazna-od-25000-kuna/916074.aspx
I see two possibilities - either it was some kinda passport-copy scan for black market - OR, it was because it was sorta suspicious you guys turning up at that border - drug-smugglers etc, going through his mind and took a pic just in case - gotta remember, they are security paranoid, is their job, specially young folks......:-)....and your Aussie friend does look sorta.....suspicious, in a cocky (and therefore annoying for bureaucracy) way.......just saying.....
Good luck on your merch sales! They look great! Are you guys planning on coming to INDONESIA? We are from Northern California but are living in Indonesia. Would be great to get together if this is a planned stop of yours!
Martin Johnson Hi pak martin ... how are you ? Vita here from Jakarta. I am also watching your vlog and subscribe your channel too. before i've been ask to them come to INDONESIA and i hope Kara and Nate have plan for the next they trip. it's sound excited if i can meet you a both here 😊
Uhhh yeah that was incredibly intimidating...when I heard that door slam and you said something about it slamming I was super nervous for Charlie and for you 2...WOW...but cool drive and location in the end :) BIG HUGS FROM IDAHO! :)
What is this exact point. I am planning a road trip from Bosnia to Croatia and I wanna avoid this local border gate. Great if you could send me this border gate location. TIA!
I don't think you could do much with a photo of someone's passport... He probably took photos so he could let you pass on that crossing, because he couldnt scan them there...
Croatia is one of the safest countries in the world, there was nothing to be worried about. Keep in mind that recording police is forbidden in Croatia and they are gestappo, but are lawful
@@TheKres7787 oh no I’m not saying that, they just had guns and where working out of a tiny hut in the middle of nowhere so it felt a bit sketchy, they also took our passports for like 20 mins for each crossing
@@sophxx7284 yeah I suppose we got some of those peasent hut crossings with Bosnia x) but don't worry you were quite safe with em. If they had a bad day or are random idiots they could delay you, but they wouldn't dare do anything too sketchy
@@sophxx7284 but Charlie grabbing his passports from the border guard and disrespecting them like that, laughing, is a big no no for our police. I am surprised they didn't held them there for hours. No Croat would dare doing that with our police xD they are used to being seen as demi-gods..
The roads are pretty bad in B i H but there are soo many beautiful parts all across the country. The scenery is beautiful - the greenery, the lakes, rivers ,mountains and the landscapes- yes see many bullets in buildings all across the country which is reminder of the terrible war there.
I don't think I would ever get out of my vehicle at a border crossing but I just can't believe that guy took pictures of their passports with his phone?! That is definitely illegal everywhere.
It is not allowed to record police officers in croatia, that certainly includes borders. They are quite serious about. Furthermore they are of gestapo discipline, and you being chill and disrespectful will blow their minds
@@staceyp.9964 So? Why does it matter if he has a gun or not? They can argue as much as they want if they are right. It's not like he is going to shoot some tourists for arguing. I know it happens in the US for things less than arguing, and thereby the US part.
vivalabraga ok, you have an issue with my statement, you seem focused on the word gun, I never implied they would be shot. I used the term ‘official with a gun’ to denote a person in authority who has to be issued a gun to do their job, and thus usually has a low tolerance level of crap from people. If you think arguing with a customs officer/border guard is a good idea, I dare you to try it. Yeah you probably aren’t going to get shot, however if a custom’s officer is questioning you above what is normal for the situation, they are probably suspicious of you for some reason. Arguing is just going to fuel their suspicions and that can result in many things, a full search of your luggage which can take hours, or maybe being detained or arrested, or there is always the ‘fun’ full body cavity search as an option too. I stand by my advice do not argue with an official especially a customs official as in this case, you will not make your situation better, it does not matter if you are ‘right’, the officer is just doing their job. Next time you are going into a country or even returning to your own country, go ahead argue with the officer, let me know how that turns out for you, LOL.
I really can't understand what you want to prove here. Since when do a person in authority NEED to have a gun? The majority atleast here in Europe don't. And what you mean by low tolerance? They are going through education and practice to handle these situations and shouldn't have these problems. Oh I can promise I have argued and can't be more prouder that I stood up for my rights. In that video that police called the other customs if they could pass there and no harm at all was intended. I've argued with officers from all parts of Europe. In this area where they are I paid the Bosnian customs $30 to let me pass as I forgot my car insurance. Did he let me in? Oh hell yeah, without a blink. You just have to vibe as them, hard to understand probably. Speeding ticket? Buy him a beer or coffee. And what you mean taking hours with luggage? They stopped me in Croatia and said to open. I opened. He checked. And then tried to leave. I called whistled at him back and said to put all the things he took out and fix it as it was before. He doubted, I called his manager, he bent down and I watched him work for 10 minutes. Even in Greece where he stopped me and fined me $1000 for not wearing helmet on a bike. But "you get 50% if you pay in 48 hours" . Lol, ripped it apart in front of him and drove away. Don't ever let these people fuck with you if you know you are right.
Poor Charlie at least you didn't show any weakness, if you did God knows what could have been. You all be very careful in your journeys. God bless & may the Lord keep you safe. Pray for your safety as you travel for you are in foreign country. 🕇🕎🙏💜💕
Nicely handled guys! And as you said"A great story as we have done nothing wrong" :D We are learning by watching thank you! Oh "A hair past a freckle! "classic!
Wow, that guard was a dick. I've crossed the Bosnian-Croatian border several times with no problems (but my wife is Bosnian so speaks the language) and in general I find the Bosnians nice and the Croatians a bit officious. Do you know if the guard was Croatian or Bosnian? They often just wave you on at the border you did cross at. Hope you enjoy Dubrovnik. It is amazing.
Bribe for what? You probably don't even know the meaning of the word. He had no right to take passports from the border officer, he was lucky he wasn't arrested. Border guard had every right to arrest him for doing what he did. Dumb people think they're God given just because they come from Australia or USA and they don't even bother themselves to get accustomed to EU laws
English is my first language so I am pretty good at it! I agree that the crazy Aussie's actions were a bit dangerous/reckless. At the same time the guard was probably thinking about how he could get some money from this group of young foreigners. He could have refused to return the passports without payment. He could have asked for money to allow them to cross the border at that location. So, what EU law allows border guards to intimidate travelers?
MrSmeker, you are absolutely right. Try going to the USA/AUS as a foreigner and grabbing your passport from a US border patrol guy when he's not finished yet. I bet it wouldn't end well.
Oh my gosh, poor Charlie! What a terrible experience. Too bad you couldn't report him. Even if it was a misunderstanding, it doesn't justify his actions. 😠
I'm binging these from the future and know the Charlie/Chad guy isn't going to be a regular thankfully. Someone should just "deck him" and you should leave him behind - no respect to locals - even if the guy did just want $ Kara and Nate - do you really want a guy who scales fortresses and pretty much gets arrested travelling with you.
Omg I can't believe he grabbed Charlie like that! Border crossing is always a nervous thing
Every time I watch your Vlogs, I find myself searching Google to look up something you talk about. Most of the time it is the history of whatever place you are in. I couldn't remember anything about the Bosnian War and your video prompted me to take a little stroll through history. Thank you for your Vlogs and constant inspiration.
This was a border crossing point for locals. The border guard took pictures to send them to the next international border crossing point to provide an exeption to you. Unfortuanally he didn‘t get any reply so he had to send you back.
Hængtst that makes so much more sense. And because of the language barrier he didn’t know how to explain what he was doing! Just a big misunderstanding. Lol
If your friend Charlie did what he try to pull coming in America border, he will get handcuff 100% for sure! ua-cam.com/video/nBX5Wu6-E-c/v-deo.html
That doesn't explain why he treated Charlie like a criminal which was not right.
Just realized I have a constant smile on my face when Charlie’s in the vlog. Love him. ❤
*I know this video is old....but I'm a homeschooling mama here who has been using your travel vlogs to help show my 9 and 10 year old kiddos around the world! Thank you for these!*
Charlie does go a little closer to the darker side, but i really like him.
Bosnia Croatia border is the main route of european guns smugling bussines. Majority of illegal weapons in EU come from this balkan route, so border guards are equally sketchy at these small border crossings.
Hahah Bosnian-Croatian border crossings are so unpredictable. Once I went through one and the border patrol guy was just sitting outside playing the guitar. When I drove up, he asked me if I wanted a passport stamp or not, and then waved me through. I was going into Bosnia though.
The border crossing was for the locals. He took the photos and wanted to send them to his supervisor to try and get an exception for you guys so you don't have to turn back.
I think that was the scariest of all your crossings. I'm glad all is ok!
I Love you guys...but I will seriously miss Charlie when He's gone. I haven't heard the phrase 1/2 past a freckle and 1/4 til a mole since I was a kid. I definitely have a Crush on Charlie !
"A Hair past a freckle growing on a mole"
Well we got some suspense in this vlog! This one was particularly interesting and fun to watch! Blame it on rebellious Charlie ;)
Love your blog. Glad to see your mate Charlie. What happened to jill?
I've been watching from the beginning and wondering the same thing!!
When I saw the road, one lane road where two cars barely pass by each other it clicked to my mind the crossing border point is for locals only with residential ID card. There’s the same crossing border point between Herzegovina and Montenegro.
Charlie brings the party with him.
Lol gotta love Charlie!
So glad Gel's back! I love her, she's hilarious!!
Gotta love Charlie. Seems him and kara have a brother sister relationship !:)
I love Charlie. He's such a funny guy. Love the videos he's in they so make me laugh
it's been almost a year guys I will definitely miss charlie wish he had a UA-cam channel❤ I am excited for what is next and hope u guys keep vlogging.
Poor Charlie! I'll comfort you
We just arrived in Dubrovnik today and WOW what a stunning lil city. Im looking forward to seeing what you guys were up to here. I hope you walked the wall although I know Nate does not like to pay for things like that. Its expensive 120 kuna ($18). My hopes were up that we could walk it but when seeing the price we decided the best thing was to opt out and fly the drone instead. -Ash
Flying drones over populated areas actually became illegal if done withouth a special permission, fine is almost 4 thousand dollars if you get caught
Here's the link, you can run it through google translate
www.index.hr/vijesti/clanak/ne-prijavite-li-snimanje-dronom-prijeti-vam-kazna-od-25000-kuna/916074.aspx
jesus christ that is expensive
Karas face when good old Aussie Charlie gets up in the dudes face.. lol. Kara you are so sweet.
I see two possibilities - either it was some kinda passport-copy scan for black market - OR, it was because it was sorta suspicious you guys turning up at that border - drug-smugglers etc, going through his mind and took a pic just in case - gotta remember, they are security paranoid, is their job, specially young folks......:-)....and your Aussie friend does look sorta.....suspicious, in a cocky (and therefore annoying for bureaucracy) way.......just saying.....
Yay Gel sighting! I was afraid Chad from Kentucky was going to become Chad from Bosnia. Now I'm off to buy my shirt!
nice video, lads! have a good time
After binge watching your videos for a month, I've finally caught up to your most recent video...yay!
Loved the hair flip!!!
Charlies a legend
I wish I had seen this vlog before I passed this border last week. Luckly they let me through. Sketchy roads hahaha!
Good luck on your merch sales! They look great! Are you guys planning on coming to INDONESIA? We are from Northern California but are living in Indonesia. Would be great to get together if this is a planned stop of yours!
Martin Johnson Hi pak martin ... how are you ? Vita here from Jakarta. I am also watching your vlog and subscribe your channel too. before i've been ask to them come to INDONESIA and i hope Kara and Nate have plan for the next they trip. it's sound excited if i can meet you a both here 😊
glad you guys are ok! welcome back Gel!
Uhhh yeah that was incredibly intimidating...when I heard that door slam and you said something about it slamming I was super nervous for Charlie and for you 2...WOW...but cool drive and location in the end :) BIG HUGS FROM IDAHO! :)
What happened to Gel?
At least you have that shady guy on video. Send it to Bosnia border control and report him! Probably won't change anything though!
OMG that was scary. You guy's be safe.
Well at least it made for an exciting story!
Scary situation!!
I have pretty much been to Dubrovnik and Mostar and Split
just love it , that's funny ..
What is this exact point. I am planning a road trip from Bosnia to Croatia and I wanna avoid this local border gate. Great if you could send me this border gate location. TIA!
Wow that guy was rude! But people are much more suspicious on those tiny border crossings than on thet big one.
identity theft is dangerous and that certenly looked grungy. spooky situation.
yeah you dont mess around on the borders around that region folks
I don't think you could do much with a photo of someone's passport... He probably took photos so he could let you pass on that crossing, because he couldnt scan them there...
I’ve done the Croatian Bosnian crossing myself and honestly was so frightening but now I have so many fun story’s to tell😂
Croatia is one of the safest countries in the world, there was nothing to be worried about. Keep in mind that recording police is forbidden in Croatia and they are gestappo, but are lawful
@@TheKres7787 oh no I’m not saying that, they just had guns and where working out of a tiny hut in the middle of nowhere so it felt a bit sketchy, they also took our passports for like 20 mins for each crossing
@@sophxx7284 yeah I suppose we got some of those peasent hut crossings with Bosnia x) but don't worry you were quite safe with em. If they had a bad day or are random idiots they could delay you, but they wouldn't dare do anything too sketchy
@@sophxx7284 but Charlie grabbing his passports from the border guard and disrespecting them like that, laughing, is a big no no for our police. I am surprised they didn't held them there for hours. No Croat would dare doing that with our police xD they are used to being seen as demi-gods..
Breakfast @ Golden Arches Supper Club--very culturally relevant. LOL
Takeaway... I NEED A CHARLIE IN MY LIFE!! Wait, I'm kind of the Charlie. I just need a Charlie to get me out of my non-Charlie-friendly life.
The roads are pretty bad in B i H but there are soo many beautiful parts all across the country. The scenery is beautiful - the greenery, the lakes, rivers ,mountains and the landscapes- yes see many bullets in buildings all across the country which is reminder of the terrible war there.
I don't think I would ever get out of my vehicle at a border crossing but I just can't believe that guy took pictures of their passports with his phone?! That is definitely illegal everywhere.
They gave you the wave through cause they were waiting for you they had pictures 📸 of your pass ports and your car license plates
Thank you for going to Croatia
I asked where Jill is before i even watched the video. Turns out, you'll be meeting her at the end. Ha! I thought she and Charlie are sweethearts.
me too 😊
omg they've been in my country AHHH
what the heck!!!!
Mostar is actually in Herzegowina.
I discovered your channel a week ago and I've now watched nearly all of your vlogs! I love watching your travels! Do you guys have snapchat?
The flower is actually toxic... :D
Charlie is looking better every video!! Is he single? ;) :P jajaja
Fun fact - Border officers on both sides of the border are Croatians
It is not allowed to record police officers in croatia, that certainly includes borders. They are quite serious about. Furthermore they are of gestapo discipline, and you being chill and disrespectful will blow their minds
Where’s Gel?
Don’t argue with an official with a gun, it never ever makes the situation better, it will almost always make it worse.
They are not in the US.
vivalabraga so? Rule applies world wide.
@@staceyp.9964 So? Why does it matter if he has a gun or not? They can argue as much as they want if they are right. It's not like he is going to shoot some tourists for arguing. I know it happens in the US for things less than arguing, and thereby the US part.
vivalabraga ok, you have an issue with my statement, you seem focused on the word gun, I never implied they would be shot. I used the term ‘official with a gun’ to denote a person in authority who has to be issued a gun to do their job, and thus usually has a low tolerance level of crap from people. If you think arguing with a customs officer/border guard is a good idea, I dare you to try it. Yeah you probably aren’t going to get shot, however if a custom’s officer is questioning you above what is normal for the situation, they are probably suspicious of you for some reason. Arguing is just going to fuel their suspicions and that can result in many things, a full search of your luggage which can take hours, or maybe being detained or arrested, or there is always the ‘fun’ full body cavity search as an option too.
I stand by my advice do not argue with an official especially a customs official as in this case, you will not make your situation better, it does not matter if you are ‘right’, the officer is just doing their job.
Next time you are going into a country or even returning to your own country, go ahead argue with the officer, let me know how that turns out for you, LOL.
I really can't understand what you want to prove here. Since when do a person in authority NEED to have a gun? The majority atleast here in Europe don't. And what you mean by low tolerance? They are going through education and practice to handle these situations and shouldn't have these problems.
Oh I can promise I have argued and can't be more prouder that I stood up for my rights. In that video that police called the other customs if they could pass there and no harm at all was intended.
I've argued with officers from all parts of Europe. In this area where they are I paid the Bosnian customs $30 to let me pass as I forgot my car insurance. Did he let me in? Oh hell yeah, without a blink. You just have to vibe as them, hard to understand probably. Speeding ticket? Buy him a beer or coffee.
And what you mean taking hours with luggage? They stopped me in Croatia and said to open. I opened. He checked. And then tried to leave. I called whistled at him back and said to put all the things he took out and fix it as it was before. He doubted, I called his manager, he bent down and I watched him work for 10 minutes.
Even in Greece where he stopped me and fined me $1000 for not wearing helmet on a bike. But "you get 50% if you pay in 48 hours" . Lol, ripped it apart in front of him and drove away.
Don't ever let these people fuck with you if you know you are right.
You should have called Police 112 abut it and report this.
If you ever go back to Croatia visit the Plitvice lake national park. It's so beautifull with crystal clear water and lots of waterfalls
Yeah and 10000 of tourists, crowded and overpriced. From a paradise on earth it is now just a tourist crowded trap.
I think I've missed the video that tells how n when u met Charlie
They met on the trek to Everest Base Camp.
??? I need do find the video..and get clued in....
I guess "hectic" has a different meaning to Aussies??
nice couple
Poor Charlie at least you didn't show any weakness, if you did God knows what could have been. You all be very careful in your journeys. God bless & may the Lord keep you safe. Pray for your safety as you travel for you are in foreign country. 🕇🕎🙏💜💕
Nicely handled guys! And as you said"A great story as we have done nothing wrong" :D We are learning by watching thank you! Oh "A hair past a freckle! "classic!
Wow, that guard was a dick. I've crossed the Bosnian-Croatian border several times with no problems (but my wife is Bosnian so speaks the language) and in general I find the Bosnians nice and the Croatians a bit officious. Do you know if the guard was Croatian or Bosnian? They often just wave you on at the border you did cross at. Hope you enjoy Dubrovnik. It is amazing.
You guys should have just gone to Serbia!
And do what? You could spend months and months in Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Montenegro and even that wouldn't be enough.
Is it just me or does Charlie look like the Aussie Ned Fulmer?
Lol guys. Why not check in, drop your bags THEN take the rental car back?
Long story short with that border he wanted money $$$ thats how it works
Despicable behaviour, considering these people are the first impression one has of the country
who's charlie that everyone talks about him ?
Lol his name is charlie but people keep calling him chad they call him charlie like 5 times in under a minute....
Hmm, might better be spreading the word more about your merchandise, cause you never know if you will need BAIL MONEY!!!!! Poor Charlie!
When we crossed the border out of Bosnia and into Croatia they were extremely intimidating as well! Glad Charlie is OK!
The guard was probably expecting a bribe when he saw American and Australian passports. Again, another example of the crazy Aussie in action!
Bribe for what? You probably don't even know the meaning of the word. He had no right to take passports from the border officer, he was lucky he wasn't arrested. Border guard had every right to arrest him for doing what he did. Dumb people think they're God given just because they come from Australia or USA and they don't even bother themselves to get accustomed to EU laws
MrSmeker Exactly what EU law was broken and why were pictures taken on the personal phone? No it wasn't all of the up and up.
English is my first language so I am pretty good at it! I agree that the crazy Aussie's actions were a bit dangerous/reckless. At the same time the guard was probably thinking about how he could get some money from this group of young foreigners. He could have refused to return the passports without payment. He could have asked for money to allow them to cross the border at that location. So, what EU law allows border guards to intimidate travelers?
MrSmeker, you are absolutely right.
Try going to the USA/AUS as a foreigner and grabbing your passport from a US border patrol guy when he's not finished yet. I bet it wouldn't end well.
Where is jay
7:00 surely the evil border guard experience happened in B-H 🇧🇦 given you didn’t cross the border there, but you seem to be blaming Croatia for it? 🤔
Oh right. Have we met Marcus before? Was he in Mt Everest? I’m so confused. I thought Gel was Charlie’s girlfriend. Lol
Rachel Sandstrom does gel and charlie have a YT channel??
What is charlie’s youtube or instagram?
Oh my gosh, poor Charlie! What a terrible experience. Too bad you couldn't report him. Even if it was a misunderstanding, it doesn't justify his actions. 😠
Who is Marcus?!?!?!?!?!?!?
Mostar is not Bosnia
Scary!!!
And I hope the right authorities pick up on this !
Border officer could only get in trouble for not arresting Charlie. What Charlie did was a serious offense.
it was a minor offense, the only serious offense was the one that that border idiot has done.
The bourder controll man are corrupt? This the road for drugs commerce.
Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian are not the same language the man was yelling at you in Bosnian😂
Where was Charlie’s girlfriend this time?
Where is Charlie from? Does he have a YT channel of his own?
hahaha aussie aussie aussie!!
First!
I'm binging these from the future and know the Charlie/Chad guy isn't going to be a regular thankfully. Someone should just "deck him" and you should leave him behind - no respect to locals - even if the guy did just want $
Kara and Nate - do you really want a guy who scales fortresses and pretty much gets arrested travelling with you.
good you ditched the third wheel. This aussie guy doesnt care about the country;s culture or history.
Slashplite i
I take it all your friends come in pairs? If you have any that is.
U guys didnt wash ur hands after peeing.. eww, disgusting
Did you see a sink and soap nailed to a tree somewhere? Don't be dumb.
Don’t like Charlie - intruding.
That was a croatian border policeman expectin money. Bosnians are moe friendly tho.
nice couple