I was ROBBED, they cut my bike... mE 21 🇱🇧

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  • @tarazan3456
    @tarazan3456 2 роки тому +393

    It seems they (1 or 2 of them) were trying to arrange for you to get robbed by somebody else and split the proceeds (without you knowing it, or figuring it out later on)
    That is why they let you film them, and always tried to show how nice they were...
    It could have worked if they did not make 2 mistakes:
    -they got greedy and took part of the money ($400), and you noticed it
    -they over-sabotaged your bike to the point that you noticed it
    my 2 cents.

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому +150

      Wow, I never thought that someone else was supposed to rob me, in my mind they were gonna rob me themselves, but I think that you are completely right, it's much smarter this way, and it definitely explains why they let me film them, and how enthusiastic they were about the filming.
      It also explains why they only took part of the cash in my bags, and the way they let me go from their house despite the bike being sabotaged, and what the half bald Hadi said when I left by surprise: "good luck"... This "good luck" always remained very mysterious to me, but now it's all clear!
      And yeah, you are completely right about their two mistakes, without these two mistakes, I would have naively ridden down the Beqaa valley, and then I was surely gonna get properly robbed, that's 100% sure.
      I am really glad I took this minibus, and that they didn't know that I could fold my bike. It's so great that I was able to just vanish from the Beqaa, without them being able to understand how I could do that, it makes me so happy just to think about them, or those supposed to rob me, looking for me everywhere in the Beqaa, while I was already in Beirut. And now I really appreciate Hadi's phone calls when I was in Beirut, when he was saying all the time "where are you, where are you???"... as if I was gonna tell him...
      Thank you very much for your comment, it clarifies almost everything.

    • @kmo2959
      @kmo2959 2 роки тому +58

      @@KinoYves That jerk had the nerve to call you to see where you were?!?
      What an idiot he is, like you were going to wave a flag, "Here I am!".
      Truthfully Yves, I think you escaped death, so many places they could have gotten rid of your trike and body.
      No one would ever find you or know who they were.
      So glad you made a good get away!

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому +68

      @@kmo2959 Yes, he had the nerves to call me for that...
      And well, I can't be sure of what was their plan for me, but for sure it was very bad, and that's why I wanted to publicly shame those guys, because these guys are truly dangerous. They are not just random basic thieves.

    • @kmo2959
      @kmo2959 2 роки тому +17

      @@KinoYves They truly did not have the best intentions. Merci beaucoup for responding so fast!
      It is very late here, going on to 3:30am, so I have to get some beauty sleep, although that might take a hundred years worth. 😀
      Bonsoir.

    • @JWPRODUCTIONS2025
      @JWPRODUCTIONS2025 2 роки тому +18

      @@KinoYves I honestly think you are very lucky.

  • @Gustavo-Ayres-Lima
    @Gustavo-Ayres-Lima 9 місяців тому +31

    I don't know how it works in France, but in Brazil, my mother always said not to trust strangers. I'm glad nothing bad happened to you. God bless you.

    • @ironspider9026
      @ironspider9026 4 місяці тому +2

      In my country mothers also tell their children not to trust strangers unless of course you have youtube channel and need content 🤭

  • @xbarb7226
    @xbarb7226 Рік тому +18

    I'm sorry this happened to you. I've been watching your videos and you are so kind. Glad you kept going!

  • @Recumbenttrike
    @Recumbenttrike 9 місяців тому +76

    You are lucky. I was kidnapped in Mali and lost my trike and all my equipment. And I was kidnapped for 20 months. I lived for 20 months in the Sahara desert under a tree with chains on my feet at night.

    • @sharinglanguage
      @sharinglanguage 8 місяців тому +7

      I just have just heard you talking about it in a video. That was a very extreme experience, glad you made it out at some point.

    • @kolobagale3779
      @kolobagale3779 7 місяців тому +2

      Sorry for that. West Africa is generally safe despite what is happening these last years.

    • @hellohello8556
      @hellohello8556 6 місяців тому +2

      That sounds like quite a adventure. I'm glad your safe now. 🙏

    • @Recumbenttrike
      @Recumbenttrike 6 місяців тому

      @@hellohello8556 yes One of greatest adventure of my life

    • @FirstLast-cb3nt
      @FirstLast-cb3nt 6 місяців тому

      ​@@kolobagale3779actually the east is the safe side and generally the west of Africa is dangerous

  • @desitravelr
    @desitravelr 2 роки тому +108

    fellow cyclist here, who survived robbery attempts in south africa (they're much more violent). on top of all the precautions you are already taking, my suggestion would be to keep a dummy phone, wallet and pouch with some random printouts as well - so that if at all this happens again, you'll be able to secretly save your actual wallet and pouch

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому +20

      Interesting, yeah, that's a very good idea. Thank you very much for the advice.

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому +7

      As I plan to go to south africa, I am wondering what happened to you? Did some people just tried to randomly rob you on the road outside of the cities, or was it while going through a city?

    • @desitravelr
      @desitravelr 2 роки тому +16

      @@KinoYves it happened twice. The first, just outside cape town, time a guy came running to me and suddenly grabbed my handlebar to stop me, while there was another group running towards me from the shanty nearby. Because this happened during daytime on an open road, nearby passing truck driver started honking loudly when he saw my struggle, they all ran back after that. In the second attempt, near a town called Springbok, a group tried to snatch away things from my moving bike. I caught speed and fled off.
      all in all, africa is a continent of extremes, this will definitely be one of the highlights of your life (for both good and bad reasons lol). one simple rule you can try to follow is that never leave your bike out of sight - even in villages.
      love your videos man - keep em coming!

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому +7

      @@desitravelr thank you very much for the explanation and for the advice. I guess I have to be ready to face a similar situation at some point.

    • @je7647
      @je7647 2 роки тому +3

      Yes certainly prepare if ur going to SA it’s inevitable there bro be careful

  • @casualcarl8460
    @casualcarl8460 2 роки тому +52

    Wow! That looked very terrifying.😬You did a great job of getting out of there. You really do well under stress Yves. I am so sorry that happened to you. Thanks for taking the time to film and share. Really good reflection at the end in front of the cedar mural. I wish you continued peace and safety as you move forward! 🙏

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому +13

      Yeah, I was terrified. And I trust myself a lot regarding getting out of problematic situations, but I should be careful with the amount of trust I put in myself.

    • @Darkness-ie2yl
      @Darkness-ie2yl 7 місяців тому

      safe in Beirut is funny to hear

  • @adotca
    @adotca 2 роки тому +20

    I'm glad you were out of their area safe, and so sorry you had to go through this :(

  • @jerryswallow
    @jerryswallow 2 роки тому +22

    Sorry this happen to you mate, take care, be safe! Love your vids.

  • @hussein-irak
    @hussein-irak 2 роки тому +35

    I'm in love with your videos, i just can't stop watching them, thank you a lot and good luck for your next trips !

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому +2

      😁😁😁

    • @SHAEE7000
      @SHAEE7000 2 роки тому

      @@KinoYves هل حصلت لك تجربة مماثلة في العراق

  • @faisalarain8448
    @faisalarain8448 2 роки тому +38

    Exact thing happened to me last week in Lebanon where local guy invited me to his home and I met his family and later drove me around and stole my money. On top of that the guy start threatening me and ask for more money. I went to the police and they were no help. I just arrived back to Rome couple of days ago. It was a nightmare

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому +5

      Really sorry that it happened to you as well.

    • @jc1531997
      @jc1531997 2 роки тому +2

      In which area were you?

    • @ANBAR-1995
      @ANBAR-1995 2 роки тому +1

      Why do these lousy countries go?😞😑 You have Switzerland, you have a lot of new countries.

    • @manchagojohnsonmanchago6367
      @manchagojohnsonmanchago6367 Рік тому +3

      @@ANBAR-1995 because of adventure.. you can have switzerland but it becomes tiresome its interesting to see different cultures even if ther eis bad things you encounter good things too..

  • @skepticalline789
    @skepticalline789 2 роки тому +5

    Glad you Left that place Healthy and alive , Really glad i found this channel

  • @rubenvaldes7392
    @rubenvaldes7392 2 роки тому +15

    I just returned from a solo trip to Lebanon. I took mini busses up through the coast and to Baalbek by myself. I loved the country and the people. Unfortunately they are struggling very badly right now with hyperinflation and the energy crisis. Even then, I felt safe. The only time that I felt uneasy was in Baalbek. I understood that it is an area controlled by Hezbolla before I went, but the city just had a different feel to it. More lawless. Anyways made it back safely and can't wait to return to Lebanon. I really hope their situation gets better soon.

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому +5

      Still it's an awesome country to visit

    • @rubenvaldes7392
      @rubenvaldes7392 2 роки тому +1

      @@KinoYves Definitely! Those ruins are amazing!

  • @danahsutton101
    @danahsutton101 2 роки тому +14

    You escaped with the most valuable thing, your life. Good luck with your adventures.

  • @wcronin7307
    @wcronin7307 2 роки тому +10

    Enjoying all your videos. Now starting from scratch, when you first began your journey from France. I actually just returned from a 18 day trip to France with my daughter. We stayed for a while near Paris (Massy) did side trips to Nice (4 nights), Monaco and Cannes (day trips from Nice) and then a 3 night stay in Lourdes. Did a lot of walking. Enjoyed the Eiffel Tower, the catacombs, Roman ruins in Paris, cruise on the Seinne and also visited the grave of Vincent Van Gogh. Enjoyed every moment.!

  • @MK1l
    @MK1l 2 роки тому +105

    Hey. That's a crazy video to watch I really felt for you.
    To be honest as a Lebanese I wouldn't think about going to the rural parts of Bekaa even though I have friends who reside in Beirut but originally from Bekaa and invite me there but I politely decline.
    You were very lucky to be honest that the outcome was only damage and theft because they're not only thugs but the area is completely outlaw and its VERY dangerous. The outcome could have been much much worse.
    My humble advice is to be careful where you're going.

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому +13

      Oh yeah, I am very happy of the outcome. Somehow I managed to escape with just a few "scratches", so to say.

    • @josharnold7247
      @josharnold7247 2 роки тому

      It's gonna take one of these youtubers to die and then everyone will stop believing in tourism for these countries full stop. It's a shame. Please be careful

    • @daniyalbbd5281
      @daniyalbbd5281 2 роки тому +1

      I thought Bekaa is safe

    • @Sim-po1mc
      @Sim-po1mc 2 роки тому +3

      @@daniyalbbd5281 the place could be safe, its the people that make it dangerous and how often you will face this shitfaces that think they are smarter, i feel bad for you and as a Portuguese living in France i recognize your french accent eheh safe trips and you are brave sir

    • @fraaggl
      @fraaggl 2 роки тому +1

      yes exactly like not going to the ENTIRE middle east would be a good idea...

  • @dinahu.s.a.2663
    @dinahu.s.a.2663 2 роки тому +80

    I am glad you managed to escape safely. They might not just rob you, but kidnappings for ransom are becoming a common occurrence in Beqaa/Baalbeck region. The riders in the bus were trying to tell you they are Syrian refugees. Hope you stay safe and well in your future trips.

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому +20

      Kidnappings, wow... that's very bad. Yeah, good that I managed to escape. It was a good lesson, now I try to be more cautious.

    • @richardhe5973
      @richardhe5973 2 роки тому +5

      Hopefully there's a Liam Neeson of UA-cam that can make a video of rescuing you if you get kidnapped

    • @SSDQ8
      @SSDQ8 2 роки тому

      ت

    • @Jughead24
      @Jughead24 2 роки тому +5

      Ohh..what a great culture....ever wonder why we live better, longer.....?

    • @galaxymoon3920
      @galaxymoon3920 2 роки тому +6

      @@Jughead24 its country with falling economy so expect everything and every country had its negative

  • @JoeCitizensBlues
    @JoeCitizensBlues 2 роки тому +12

    You're a kind and open minded person. Unfortunately, people take advantage of that. BUT, nice survival skills man. You didn't freak out and got the fuck out of Dodge.

  • @بغدادحبيبتي-ز1ص
    @بغدادحبيبتي-ز1ص 2 роки тому +11

    هذا الفرق بين العراق وبين باقي الدول عندما زرت العراق تمشيت في اسوء الاماكن ولم يتعرض لك اي شخص لاننا بلد امن

  • @LearnSpanishWorld
    @LearnSpanishWorld 10 місяців тому +2

    Wow. For a moment I thought I was seeing Ricky Martin vlogging! ...You've got some great videos amigo. New follower here :)

  • @snowsior621
    @snowsior621 2 роки тому +35

    In the previous video I saw I was shocked how people are friendly and open, and during this video I understood how just a one scoundrel family can leave bad experience about the whole country, we have to be сareful

    • @Jughead24
      @Jughead24 2 роки тому +9

      Friendly until you put the money away...let's be honest

    • @BrandNew777
      @BrandNew777 2 роки тому

      Exactly, certain communities have it ingrained within them to appear truthful knowing full well they will st@b you in the back at the same time

  • @suziperret468
    @suziperret468 9 днів тому

    Wow what a scary situation you escaped from! Your videos that I’ve watched show people that are happy to see you on your adventure, but there is that small chance that you may cross paths with evil . Keep up your guard.

  • @anam814
    @anam814 2 роки тому +34

    I’m so sorry for what happened to you, I believe this happened for a reason so that you take it as a lesson to not trust everyone who shows friendliness to you and invites you to their house. Btw the first family that you met in Lebanon were super nice.

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому +4

      Indeed, lesson learned

  • @JG-ke7gj
    @JG-ke7gj 2 роки тому +8

    Seem like you got one of those valuable life lessons where you gain experience but escape virtually unharmed with just the shock and a few dollars lighter. This will keep you safer in the future.

  • @shroukabozid
    @shroukabozid Рік тому +5

    I am very sorry and sad, Eve, because of what happened to you in terms of deception, theft and vandalism, but make sure that every country has good people and really bad people.
    I really wish you good luck in your adventures and your beautiful travel, which we really enjoy watching, and return to your country well❤❤❤

  • @ars8363
    @ars8363 2 роки тому +9

    Please be careful wherever you are because your safety is important to us ♥️

  • @reema3369
    @reema3369 2 роки тому +14

    I am glad that you are safe. I think you should do some research before going to any area because some areas are safer and better than others. Such as in LA or any other city, some areas are so dangerous, and some others are safe.

  • @LM-pk4uo
    @LM-pk4uo 2 роки тому +42

    that bus was scary too, I wouldn't trust all this guys and the bus driver may just rob you. glad you are ok through this!!

    • @lucysLifee
      @lucysLifee Рік тому

      maybe, but it local bus which work regularly

    • @husamhiary5717
      @husamhiary5717 Рік тому +1

      The guys in bus are syrian refugee according to what they say.

    • @tammcscotti
      @tammcscotti Рік тому +5

      All laughing and joking... stuff nightmares are made of 😂😂

    • @sb.5vm
      @sb.5vm Рік тому +4

      Nah man the bus seemed funny and friendly.... Two dudes from syria randomly trying to communicate with a French dude on a bus in Lebanon

    • @05erscharlatan31
      @05erscharlatan31 Рік тому

      You sounds very weak

  • @quraandose
    @quraandose 2 роки тому +20

    i am so glad you are safe now, honestly such a terrifying incident

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому +2

      Yes, I was terrified when I escaped.

    • @quraandose
      @quraandose 2 роки тому +4

      @@KinoYves i am from baalback but me myself would never visit such remote village and trust these people who look like drug addicts and thieves, whatever what's important now is that you are thankfully safe, and I am just sad you didn't have a good experience with baalback and you didn't meet its truly welcoming people. In Baalback protecting your guest and offering him?her all kinds of love and respect is one of our most important values but these disgusting people didn't do so, what a shame

  • @johnbuckley8099
    @johnbuckley8099 2 роки тому +20

    These people should need ro be reigned in. I'm sure the locals know who they are. Shame on these criminals! They are giving the nice and kind people of Lebanon a bad name and may deprive them of tourist revenue. It still would not stop me from going there. Bad experiences can happen in any country. I'm certain the people of Lebanon are disgusted with this behaviour.

  • @SAPPERBRAVO
    @SAPPERBRAVO 2 роки тому +46

    Youve got guts mate. Love your videos. 8 years of of my life in the Army, ive learned long ago that humans are scum in general. Since the dawn of time. Unfortunately all the good in this earth has always been outdone by the bad. Take care out there. Stay safe always aware brother. 🤙🏾

    • @rakpak8290
      @rakpak8290 2 роки тому +7

      Well defenitely not me. I am very religious and wouldn’t harm anyone or steal a penny from someone. If this guy came as a tourist to my country I would invite him and offer him all the hospitaly I have to offer

    • @Mugzchunch
      @Mugzchunch 2 роки тому +11

      Your assumption that most of humanity is inherently bad is dangerous

    • @_9287ArmyMan
      @_9287ArmyMan 2 роки тому

      Right things you are saying

    • @SHAEE7000
      @SHAEE7000 2 роки тому +1

      اعتقد ان الجيش قد اثر بطريقة تفكيرك ربما لانك قتلت احد او قتل احدهم صديقك في الجيش فاصبحت تكره البشر

    • @SAPPERBRAVO
      @SAPPERBRAVO 2 роки тому +1

      @@rakpak8290 you are one of the light of good in this world brother. And everyone should follow the same. 🙏

  • @kennyk4134
    @kennyk4134 2 роки тому +8

    They would have probably recommended someone to fix your bike when you noticed it , then charged you a fortune .but you noticed , never said anything and left before their plan went into action. I glad you were ok in the end .

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому +1

      That does make sense, it could have been the outcome.

  • @z.alvarez1315
    @z.alvarez1315 Рік тому +3

    So sorry you had this experience. I’m glad they didn’t cause you bodily harm.

  • @williamkelley6023
    @williamkelley6023 2 роки тому +10

    Brother - don’t allow anyone to strong arm you. I’m glad you got away, but it makes us tourist an easier target.
    Much love.

  • @runzligerrudiger1355
    @runzligerrudiger1355 2 роки тому +9

    Alleine so weit weg von zuhause kann gefährlich sein ! ❤️

  • @guimagie
    @guimagie 2 роки тому +11

    Wish you all the best for rest of your trip. From watching all this I don't think those guys planned anything bad for you. If they did they would have done it. However someone did stole your money and your fear of unknown was justified. I did share of my own travels long ago, money and documents were always kept in small traveling pouch on my chest, exept when I showered. Your journey is entertaining even without major drama. Most attractive aspect of your video travel journal is for viewrs to see goodness in random people you met in all these different countries. Keep it going!

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому +34

      Thank you, and as you saw in my first videos with them (as long as I was oblivious of the stealing and the sabotage), I never had the intention to show anything bad about them, so I do prefer to show when I meet good people. But I also don't want to falsely show that everyone is good in this world, so if something bad happens to me, I will show it as well.
      Regarding this video, I really think that most of the family was genuinely nice, especially the parents, but also all the neighbors. And stealing is something very very bad in Islam, that's why, in my mind, as long as all my stuff was in the house of the parents, the guys were not able to take anything from me except some cash, because their parents would have kicked them out of the house if they would have taken other objects. So in the house, I was completely safe, thanks to Islamic rules.
      So the stealing did not scare me, it just showed me that they were not good people. What scared me a lot is the fact that they cut my rack. They obviously cut my rack with a purpose (you don't cut someone's rack just for the fun of cutting it). If my rack is cut, then I can't carry bags anymore on my bike, then I will need someone's help to carry my bags to go to Baalbek or somewhere else, and then someone who has guns, who already took money from me, will help me, and will be with me and all my stuff, far from the eyes of the family... and that is very scary.
      So even though this area seems lawless, these people do have a law, it's the Islamic law, and for me, cutting my rack was their way to meet me away from the eyes of the Islamic law (in this case, their family, their neighbors).
      Well, that's why I felt the urge to escape.
      And just to add something that Westerners usually don't know, a good Muslim will always be nice to a traveler, because respecting and entertaining a guest is very important in Islam, the Guest somehow helps the Host connect to God.

  • @rudigermuller8291
    @rudigermuller8291 Рік тому +1

    Hello Ives,
    you can be glad, that you met these guys. Certainly you would have had much more trouble if you had continued your journey through this area. May be, you wouldn't be alive anymore! I discovered your channel some weeks ago and I love it! I wish you good luck for your plans and hopefully you only meet nice people!
    All the best to you
    Rüdi

  • @mrFoxYou1
    @mrFoxYou1 2 роки тому +6

    wow what an adventure, glad you got out of that situation alright

  • @abdullahalshehri9128
    @abdullahalshehri9128 Рік тому +4

    Sorry to hear that. Look at the bright side, this what makes your journey unforgettable and unique, Good and bad things could happen. Glad that you’re finally safe

  • @dondulah
    @dondulah 2 роки тому +40

    Hello Yves, I am from another part of the Beqqa Valley. Most of the people in the area are nice, even in Baalbek, however there is a disproportionate amount of thugs in this part of the country vs other areas. These were clearly Lebanese "clan" members of the Beqqa. They may support Hezbollah, but do not take orders from, they have their "own thing" and their own rules they play by. These guys do think they are smarter than you, and I believe they did want to rob you, but do not think they would harm you. Just my opinion. Glad you had fun in other parts. If you want to go to a Shiite area, I would go to the south. I don't think you would have these types of issues there.

    • @the0arabian
      @the0arabian 2 роки тому +9

      They are clearly not related to hezbollah.. They are Sunni Bedouins... And I think you are also sunni and need to glue every bad thing to hezbollah..

    • @Georgio476
      @Georgio476 2 роки тому +11

      @@the0arabian Yeah Hez.b doesn't need anyone to glue anything on it. Their repertoire speaks for itself.

    • @cccbb89767
      @cccbb89767 2 роки тому

      @@the0arabian how can you 2 still fight with each other about stupid believes where no one could prove that he is right … ppl like you are the explanation why we will have always wars

    • @alimohammed4709
      @alimohammed4709 2 роки тому +5

      @@the0arabian the guy said nothing wrong. You need to chill out. He clearly implied hezbollah wouldn’t approve of this

    • @the0arabian
      @the0arabian 2 роки тому +3

      @@alimohammed4709 yes I know he implied that. But he saw clearly they are Bedouins sunnis.. So nothing to do with hezbollah, to bring its name to the scene.

  • @Okenyyahya
    @Okenyyahya 9 місяців тому

    It's good you escaped with your life and I know you have prepared for this kind of risk and in any case it's part of the adventure and you have nothing to lose really.we are happy you are still in one piece and sharing your beautiful experience with us🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @hussein-irak
    @hussein-irak 2 роки тому +5

    sorry for what happened to you, be more careful next times, best wishes !

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому +1

      Yes, I am more careful now.

  • @merlegouveris3166
    @merlegouveris3166 Рік тому +2

    Baalbek is historically an incredible area and I just think that with rife unemployment criminality has increased. It's tragic. Lebanon is a beautiful country. Love the people but I haven't been there recently. Hope you safe now!!

  • @ars8363
    @ars8363 2 роки тому +4

    Please be careful because your safety is important to us 🥺🙏🏻

  • @onlymelodic109
    @onlymelodic109 2 роки тому +18

    Well I haven't checked the rest of the videos of this incident but let's just say that I believe that karma will keep up with them faster than you ride. For any Lebanese people or authorities in the area taking notice of this, please pay them a visit and explain how disgraceful was what they did or planned to do to their guest who was at their mercy. Glad you're safe.

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому +5

      True, in the end, they will pay for what they did during a long time.

  • @blackpillspear2592
    @blackpillspear2592 Рік тому +8

    You have balls of steel, my friend. Respect.

  • @ХристоЯмболиев-в2ц
    @ХристоЯмболиев-в2ц 9 місяців тому +1

    You're a kind and open minded person. Unfortunately, people take advantage of that. BUT, nice survival skills man.

  • @أبيريحانةقلبي-ظ7م
    @أبيريحانةقلبي-ظ7م 2 роки тому +7

    ياالهي كم انت شخص لطيف ومتواضع ومحترم.. شاهدت الفيديو السابق واحسست ان هناك شيء ما يُخطط لك
    على المرء ان يكون حذراً.. تملك قلباً طيباً.. اتمنى ان تكون أكثر حذرا في المرات القادمة. اتمنى لك التوفيق
    ترفع لك القبعة لكل ماتحمله من انسانية داخل قلبك الكبير ❤️

    • @JWilkins-lo3gg
      @JWilkins-lo3gg 9 місяців тому

      Oh my God, what a kind, humble and respectful person you are. I watched the previous video and felt that something was being planned for you One has to be careful. You have a good heart. I hope you will be more careful next time. I wish you success Hats off to you for all the humanity you carry inside your big heart ❤

  • @chenar82
    @chenar82 Рік тому +2

    I was shocked 🤬🤬. Why you left money in the bag , you should keep it with you all the time !!

  • @sousekkrzewicki8747
    @sousekkrzewicki8747 2 роки тому +2

    I’m so sorry 😢 there is good and bad in us all. Thank God you are ok. Please stay safe 🌺

  • @terryhughes7349
    @terryhughes7349 2 роки тому +4

    Glad you made it out of a hairy situation. That was terrifying episode.

  • @loksterization
    @loksterization 2 роки тому +36

    Glad that you're safe to tell the story. And it's good to know which places to avoid visiting. Such places are harming themselves, because less tourists will go there in the future. Seems like this place is not as friendly and safe as for example Basra in Iraq.

    • @a_z9174
      @a_z9174 2 роки тому

      despite this difficult experience in Lebanon , but when the police in Egypt prevented Mr. Yves from riding and using his bike and detained him for a while in the hotel , he described Iraq as one of the most dangerous countries in the world even though he was not exposed to such a situation during his stay in Iraq , on the contrary , the security forces hosts him in their headquarters when it was late and escorted him with their car to safety .

    • @AbiyeKetema
      @AbiyeKetema Рік тому

      Why do you think he is doing that? I don't think he has bad motive about Iraq or gain anything by saying bad things about Iraq.

    • @loksterization
      @loksterization Рік тому

      @@AbiyeKetema I don't know what his motives are.

    • @AbiyeKetema
      @AbiyeKetema Рік тому

      @@loksterization look I agree about saying things about those guys bad things based on assumption or suspicion especially blasting them on the web. From reading some of these comments most locals agreed with him until you said something. I don't think he is meaning bad about the place in general, he is only showing his frustration and fear about what happened to him.

  • @abumalik3338
    @abumalik3338 2 роки тому +1

    I am addicted to your videos...super job👍

  • @revy_moto
    @revy_moto 2 роки тому +5

    That was fucked up, but you did the right thing getting out while you could. Definitely a close one.

  • @MukesharugoMarieClaire
    @MukesharugoMarieClaire 7 місяців тому +3

    I am from rwanda and I am happy that you are safe in rwanda

  • @saraessaily
    @saraessaily 2 роки тому +9

    You should be careful who you trust wherever you go. Also, whichever country it is, be careful! You need a local travel companion!
    Lebanon is extremely bad these days, people are hungry, in pain and broke!

    • @ThexXxXxOLOxXxXx
      @ThexXxXxOLOxXxXx 2 роки тому

      Yes he's dumb to even come to lebanon at such a time and not just that he want to like the most dangerous zones in the whole country like he fucked up bad.

    • @YahudiDestroyer
      @YahudiDestroyer 2 роки тому

      Let him let him he will see with his own eyes !

    • @WaAaAaAaW
      @WaAaAaAaW Рік тому +5

      They don't look broke at all and they have plenty of food. Let's be real. They are just scumbags.

  • @JaYoeNation
    @JaYoeNation Рік тому

    this is my first videos seeing from you... im bummed its taken me so long.

  • @the_tech_trend
    @the_tech_trend Рік тому +2

    I'm not an Arab but but I know Arab people are very respectful for their guests, and they offer you anything they have. That's why the lady was offering you many food

  • @serkdamerc6236
    @serkdamerc6236 Рік тому +3

    you should ride through the beka valley if you ask me

  • @flower9144
    @flower9144 2 роки тому +5

    I'm so sorry Yves for what was happened to you.. I'm lebaneese (muslim shiit) and I tell you that hospitality is a high value in Lebanon (all lebanon).. those guys are thief.. but the people in baalebek are so good, also in Mountaign, Tripoli, Beirut, Daheye, South of lebanon like Nabetieh, Tyre.. so I hope you can visit Lebanon another time and meet other real honest and good people.. "mes saluts" Yves

    • @flower9144
      @flower9144 2 роки тому

      La ville du Baalebek est hors du danger.. je suis du Sud.. bien venu au Liban 🤗

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому +1

      Merci, and except this experience, I had a great time in Lebanon.

    • @flower9144
      @flower9144 2 роки тому +1

      @@KinoYves 🌷

  • @IansOddInterests
    @IansOddInterests 2 роки тому +2

    You are braver man than those so called “men” who stole from you. All you can do is pity them and think of all those many kind people in the Middle East who gave you food, friendship and shelter for free.

  • @pepsihamburger640
    @pepsihamburger640 2 роки тому +11

    I am sorry for what happened to you in Lebanon. The good news is that they did not harm you and you are fine now

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому +2

      Indeed, in the end I was lucky enough to escape unhurt.

  • @Westley76
    @Westley76 7 місяців тому

    What a problem that could have been. You did well to escape. God be with you, AND KEEP YOU SAFE!

  • @jugoslavnamljidjiu9021
    @jugoslavnamljidjiu9021 2 роки тому +8

    I am glad that you escape from dangerous people they are bad people not poor at all, true poor people are safe people, but that is a part of adventure at least you have what to talk one day to your kids or grandsons. Your really big adventure wish you best

  • @snowyteddy
    @snowyteddy 2 роки тому +2

    Sorry to hear that mate. My family always tell me to be vigilant when going out that way.

  • @LenBranson
    @LenBranson 2 роки тому +3

    wow... Yves.. how gentle courageous you are!!! Wish there were more people on this planet like you....

  • @houseofsolomon2440
    @houseofsolomon2440 6 місяців тому +1

    Looks like fun! Solo travel adventure has risks but is SO rewarding! 🎉

  • @mit4c
    @mit4c 2 роки тому +3

    great content just stumbled uppon you being in iraq and was very interested in how it looks from real eyes perspective, so i watch you channel and see that you were in town where i live Ljubljana :)) take care be safe

  • @McCalifornia
    @McCalifornia Рік тому +3

    10:00 That was the biggest RELIEF MOMENT

  • @moecentral759
    @moecentral759 2 роки тому +7

    I am from Baalbeck. You shouldn't kept your money in your purse in your pocket. You must have known it is a very dangerous place before you even went there, I would never trust another family even here in the USA, let alone there or even any other country I just don't feel safe. There are a lot of reputable hotels you can stay in through out lebanon, you should only look for those. Some people are saying it can be someone else, but how can it be someone else and the family didn't hear them? They must have needed an electric cutting machine and it does make loud noise. Try getting in contact with police, or hopefully this video gets shared enough and they are arrested.

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому +1

      Yes, I knew it was a dangerous place, I decided to take the risk, but I guess the level of risk was too high. And yes, only the family knew that the bike was in their house, and there is nobody else in the neighborhood, so it can only be them.

    • @frostflower5555
      @frostflower5555 2 роки тому +5

      @@KinoYves What kind of people would cut the metal from your bike? I can't understand this. Did they want you to have an accident? They ate with you and showed you around the village. Whoever was behind this has a double face.

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому +5

      @@frostflower5555 of course those who did that have a double face. As I was filming them, they had to look as nice as possible, and I thought that the camera was also kind of protecting me. With the guy asking me several times which exact road I was gonna take, it's very clear that they wanted to rob me. For their exact motive, I have no idea, probably partly greed, and also, why not do it if you can use guns against a defenseless cyclist... this region is lawless.

    • @ابوالليثعربيلبنانيوبكلفخرناصري
      @ابوالليثعربيلبنانيوبكلفخرناصري 2 роки тому +5

      @@frostflower5555 they are a disgrace, cowards…

  • @NathanMasso-u7m
    @NathanMasso-u7m 6 місяців тому

    The People in the taxi Good Folks. And that Kid All the Best to you Young Man. Keep Safe Mate

  • @nissantrapath4228
    @nissantrapath4228 10 місяців тому +3

    The dog that was running away from one of those guys in one of the videos, was giving you a warnings

  • @ck-vlogs-Africa
    @ck-vlogs-Africa Рік тому +1

    Watching from Nairobi 1year later I know now you are in northern Kenya. It's been quite a journey ooh and that one year you have aged I think the journey has been quite intense 😅

  • @fchow8652
    @fchow8652 2 роки тому +12

    travelling alone is dangerous, lucky you got away unhurt. Take care Mr Yves

  • @rockntrollrp
    @rockntrollrp Рік тому

    "they robbed me" also: "ppl are so kind here" :D strong mental very positive

  • @SpikyDane
    @SpikyDane 2 роки тому +3

    Sad to see, but of course no country is bandit free. Glad you're safe.

  • @Djamelkarim
    @Djamelkarim 2 роки тому +23

    Be careful, my friend.
    You always find scum and thieves in these countries full of wars and conflicts.

  • @elontrudeau
    @elontrudeau Рік тому +1

    You did the right thing to get out of their asap and relax for a couple of weeks.

  • @davidholiday4494
    @davidholiday4494 2 роки тому +6

    Hello again, Yves: I wrote to you yesterday about a later video and now I find this one today. I am so sorry you had to experience the fear and panic of what happened to you. I think you had a good strategy though. Well, we all know all people cannot be fine - but at least the majority are. There are few things more resiliant than the human heart and spirit. Your later videos certainly show this truth. All the best to you always. D

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому

      Yes, there are a few bad people everywhere, and you can't always avoid them. And in the end, I did enjoy very much my journey in Lebanon.
      Thank you

    • @davidholiday4494
      @davidholiday4494 2 роки тому

      @@KinoYves Thanks very much for your quick responses. D

  • @perisfolkert8285
    @perisfolkert8285 Рік тому +1

    Ooh 😢 be careful out there, it's really dangerous.

  • @mohamadzein5784
    @mohamadzein5784 2 роки тому +4

    Wow I am sorry you had to go through this. i am now intrigued if they will see that video lol. Did they contact you afterwards? Love to hear more about this story

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому +8

      They did, and I received a lot of insults from those who hosted me, but interestingly, no reaction at all from the greater family of the neighborhood.

    • @mohamadzein5784
      @mohamadzein5784 2 роки тому +2

      @@KinoYves wow so they denied it. was in Lebanon with my non Lebanese wife, and even I was too worried to take her there. Glad you made it out safe!

    • @dannyyarborough3014
      @dannyyarborough3014 2 роки тому

      @@KinoYves what insults did they say to you? Did they admit they stole from you?

  • @husseinb9688
    @husseinb9688 2 роки тому +2

    You need to have a local guide my freind. Its dangerous to travel in rural areas alone in the middleast . There are war and poverty and one must be careful. I wish you safe journey.

  • @phoenicianbird109
    @phoenicianbird109 2 роки тому +4

    Im sorry that you had this experience bro... I can ashore you that they are wanted and abandoned by ther family....
    Lebanon contains slums like every country around the world...
    You must have a local guide with you it will make your trip and the videos more interesting and allot safer :)
    Btw : those people in the van was serian refugees and they ask you to go to ther camp... I didn't like ther behavior but what you can do!!!
    Anyway.. Please stay safe and all the best... Good luck

  • @earlbee3196
    @earlbee3196 Рік тому +1

    Aluminum pulls heat faster and wants to distribute it throughout the part, while carbon steel doesn't distribute heat as fast. This makes aluminum less forgiving to errors (such as using too much heat) during welding, especially on very thin materials.,
    🚴‍♂️

  • @louisep4805
    @louisep4805 2 роки тому +6

    Please don't tell people you carry cash. I am glad you are safe. They are out of order doing that to you. I hope the mother reads them the riot act.

  • @mohamedsadek1312
    @mohamedsadek1312 2 роки тому +1

    I’m really sorry my friend, I’m happy ur safe I really love ur channel I watch it after work lol I’m happy u got better experience in my country EGYPT 🇪🇬, but never judge country based on two ppl . Keep ballin 😎

    • @ponyclub3198
      @ponyclub3198 Рік тому

      Well, of you had watched his Egypt episodes,it ends in the same way

    • @mohamedsadek1312
      @mohamedsadek1312 Рік тому

      @@ponyclub3198 I believe you, Scammers are everywhere

  • @yurubabamyuru3947
    @yurubabamyuru3947 2 роки тому +4

    Çok geçmiş olsun Yves !

  • @tlnab359
    @tlnab359 Рік тому

    Hello, Not all people are bad people. Good thing you got away from them. Be careful who you meet & trust. Always stay around where there is a lot of people and don't go alone with anyone. Continue having a nice trip.

  • @tillykelp9744
    @tillykelp9744 2 роки тому +18

    Phew... that was scary! I am amazed that you were able to keep a cool head and get away without harm. After seeing your experience I can't but think that you were a Westerner in a part of Lebanon where some take a strong dislike to Westerners and probably view them with suspicion. I think you were very, very lucky.

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah, that could be an explanation as well.

    • @tillykelp9744
      @tillykelp9744 2 роки тому +2

      @@KinoYves Yves, could they have been after your camera and footage? I recall vision of hashish fields? They may have not wanted to be identified. All the best Yves.

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому

      @@tillykelp9744 well, in my mind, yes, they were probably thinking in getting all my footage. But hard to be sure.

  • @JaYoeNation
    @JaYoeNation Рік тому

    finding Aluminum welders is a pain in the butt... especially when you are in escape mode... i felt your anxiety thru the video..

  • @OouzyYew452
    @OouzyYew452 2 роки тому +5

    My grandmother had to cut 2 of her Lebanon trips short due to bombing in the area. Always found it slightly terrifying how nonchalantly she would say these things " they drop the bombs, make an explosion 🤷‍♀️ I go "

  • @alanmasters6666
    @alanmasters6666 6 місяців тому

    It's disgusting that a man cannot get on his bike and go out for a ride. I've just started cycling myself I've attached a seat post where my pump goes just incase someone tries something. Stay safe brother

  • @scanningnyc
    @scanningnyc 2 роки тому +16

    Words spoken by no one ever "I'm safe in Beirut"

    • @MaMu-fv8uo
      @MaMu-fv8uo 2 роки тому +1

      Words I said, as a westerner, when I was last in Beirut: "I AM perfectly safe here."

    • @user-lk1qx7gb5o
      @user-lk1qx7gb5o 2 роки тому

      Same goes for America....the most dangerous place on earth.

  • @lovemom8098
    @lovemom8098 Рік тому

    My friend told me about that traveling to Lebnan is not safety. They are so dangerous but also have few good people. Feel sorry for what happened to u. And I know you r strong man.

  • @سلكالغسالة
    @سلكالغسالة 2 роки тому +9

    When you go to baalbak
    Make sure that you go along with someone of the members of the big families over there
    They are big families over there and once you are a guest with them nobody can harm you or rob you
    They will take a good care of you

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому +1

      That's a good idea!

    • @سلكالغسالة
      @سلكالغسالة 2 роки тому

      ​@@KinoYves
      Actually after I watched your previous videos I think that you are lying
      And it's shame on you to accuse them of stealing from you
      They gave you the perfect hospitality with no intentions of robbing or scamming you
      They let you in their house meet their family and gave you a room and clothes
      You said they have a gun in the car so if they are thugs and want to rob you why they need to hide it!
      They could threat you since the beginning with the gun and take all your money and the camera so you will not show their faces since they knew you are a youtuber
      Shame on you

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому +1

      @@سلكالغسالة love you man!
      No, I am not lying, and I am tired of explaining why.
      Read the comments, everything is explained in some other comments of the 4 videos I did with them.
      And they could not rob me in front of their family because their family is, indeed, respectful.

    • @alexalexis7121
      @alexalexis7121 2 роки тому +3

      The tribal nature of this third world amazes me. Big family big gun. No respect for human 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @13abyBoY
    @13abyBoY 2 роки тому

    You will make it someday to be a very famous youtuber , much love from kuwait

  • @bojo6607
    @bojo6607 2 роки тому +6

    It sucks to be robbed however look at it this way, they fed you, housed you,showed you around, free haircut, for $400? I mean it was a mini vacation . Also you really can’t prove who did it maybe it was just one on them and the others are innocent. Or maybe your right and avoided worse. Either way it was an Adventure and it cost 400 bucks. Love your videos

    • @SCD4
      @SCD4 Рік тому

      No excuse for the shit kicking scum.

  • @manjothi1
    @manjothi1 11 місяців тому +2

    Really sorry to hear this 😢😢

  • @B7128
    @B7128 2 роки тому +3

    Sorry man for this bad experience it could happen anywhere im lebanese and I wish that wouldn't happen to you 😔 stay safe My friend 🙏 ❤

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому +1

      Indeed, bad luck... now I am more careful.

  • @adamkk7960
    @adamkk7960 2 роки тому +2

    One thing I don’t understand is if you were in that much danger and felt that you were in a life threatening position! How would have time to get your bike repaired in the same area ? Doesn’t make since if I was in a life threatening position , I would find the first ride and get the hell out of that area and worry about fixing my bike once I was back in a safe place.

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому +5

      I completely agree, and I also don't really know why I did that, as it seems illogical. In this kind of situation, what you do does not always seem to make sense.
      I felt that I bought myself a bit of time as I turned left while these guys were expecting me to turn right after reaching the main road.
      And also, I thought that the guy who repaired the bike could help me find a transport to Beirut, which he did, and it would be better this way in order to avoid having to find where is the minibus station, and maybe ending up meeting (at the bus station or on the way) some friends of the guys who wanted to rob me.
      As I managed to avoid getting robbed, I do think that I made the right decisions during this escape, especially as Hadi called me several times, after I reached Beirut, to ask me very aggressively "where are you? Where are you? I need to see you"

  • @maryshak6092
    @maryshak6092 2 роки тому +3

    Oh my god ! I am glad that you are safe. the Lebanese people are so nice.but you know the good and bad people are everywhere. Did you contact the police?

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому +1

      There is no police in Baalbek, the government does not control the city.

    • @maryshak6092
      @maryshak6092 2 роки тому

      No way! Really?

    • @KinoYves
      @KinoYves  2 роки тому

      @@maryshak6092 yes, the city is controlled by the Hezbollah