My Scariest Travel Story

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  • @BackpackerBen
    @BackpackerBen  2 роки тому +226

    Thanks everyone who watched mine and Bald’s Afghanistan adventure 🏳️ to see the other 6 videos here is the playlist
    ua-cam.com/play/PL0TQ57pkzfq3uUgQsqJAfnISZXVEZCBby.html

    • @casul-4891
      @casul-4891 2 роки тому +6

      Would you visit Ohio ?

    • @terrybriggs6016
      @terrybriggs6016 2 роки тому

      Nuff love to Ya,s

    • @Zeus-7778
      @Zeus-7778 2 роки тому

      Brother, you look like Russian spy

    • @SeaJay_Oceans
      @SeaJay_Oceans Рік тому +1

      Glad you all had a fun time. Be sure to stop by Qatar, and do a little sight seeing there too...

    • @user-sn8bd3vd4f
      @user-sn8bd3vd4f Рік тому

      This one is the best video yet! 👍👍

  • @anttam117
    @anttam117 2 роки тому +3853

    “World governments advice not to visit Afghanistan for any reason”
    Bald: “I wonder if there are any Soviet mosaics in Afghanistan…”

    • @Delsoonbye02
      @Delsoonbye02 2 роки тому

      Russia used to rule over Afghanistan. The United States gave money to the insurgent rebel army "the taliban" to take back control of their country from Russia.
      Ironic ain't it : )

    • @RoseRose-nt4ju
      @RoseRose-nt4ju 2 роки тому

      @@smeedia6145 tell max he can suck a long one

    • @nazofarf5949
      @nazofarf5949 2 роки тому

      😂😂

    • @AsmodeusT
      @AsmodeusT Рік тому +17

      Now I'm wondering if he was:
      A. Looking for them, and
      B. Whether he actually found any Soviet memorabilia left over from the 80s.

    • @RoseRose-nt4ju
      @RoseRose-nt4ju Рік тому

      @@nazofarf5949 istg these bots

  • @helenalexandraaaa
    @helenalexandraaaa 2 роки тому +4058

    "I asked the Taliban if they watched The Inbetweeners" is a sentence I never thought I'd hear

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  2 роки тому +157

      😂

    • @ApostolosFilms
      @ApostolosFilms 2 роки тому +70

      🤣🤣🤣 before watching the video I read this comment and I broke my mouse trying to click

    • @yungpandana4463
      @yungpandana4463 2 роки тому +38

      Perhaps they consider NATO a bunch of "bumdaaaas" 😂

    • @TomGodson95
      @TomGodson95 2 роки тому +2

      😂

    • @mike971000
      @mike971000 2 роки тому +1

      I'm still curious though we didn't really get an answer

  • @Learningmadeeasy632
    @Learningmadeeasy632 2 роки тому +2827

    "Are you a Muslim"
    As a Pashtun from Pakistan, I can with 101% surity that they asked this question out of curiosity and they meant you no harm.

  • @Underworld5s
    @Underworld5s Рік тому +247

    Really well made video and incredible story. Holds attention with ease.

    • @kavaop2121
      @kavaop2121 Рік тому +3

      And now he just needs something people click on...

  • @merwisehayati9694
    @merwisehayati9694 2 роки тому +1315

    Happy that you made it through it safely. Yeah, as you said, the Taliban is not that "much" ready to see tourists. Most of them don't even think foreigners will visit their country for exploring and adventure (mainly cuz it's destroyed through years of war) which ends up making them think it's some kinda spy or something (especially outside Kabul) lol.

    • @thestarseeker8196
      @thestarseeker8196 2 роки тому +84

      I know right 😂
      The Taliban: murders scores of innocent people and imposes hardline Islamic law
      Also the Taliban: I guess nobody wants to visit us 😔

    • @uzairaezad7630
      @uzairaezad7630 2 роки тому +129

      @@thestarseeker8196 I think the OP was very clear. It was "mainly cuz its destroyed through years of war". It is as if there is nothing to see or explore for tourists. You said what you wanted to hear.

    • @thestarseeker8196
      @thestarseeker8196 2 роки тому +13

      @@uzairaezad7630 Whatever your angle is is pretty wrong and pretty clear you want to have an argument where there is none.

    • @thestarseeker8196
      @thestarseeker8196 2 роки тому

      @@Anonymous-ek2rh You’re too thick-headed apparently to understand that trying to police anons from making fun of the Taliban is an intensely effective way to 🤡 yourself, please cease.

    • @thestarseeker8196
      @thestarseeker8196 2 роки тому +12

      @@earthmurmurs8659 everybody knows that. My stance is that the UN and everybody failed the Afghan people so sorry but you won’t be able to put words in my mouth that easily. At the same time, people weren’t hanging on to airplanes to escape from Americans, now were they? Stop being partial and biased, it shows in the worst way.

  • @Sniperboy5551
    @Sniperboy5551 2 роки тому +310

    Thanks for all of the awesome Afghanistan content, I know you’re not planning on going back, but I loved every second of this trip! You and Bald make a great team, it’s great seeing both of your perspectives!

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  2 роки тому +8

      Appreciate it mate

    • @TheSanthalVlogger
      @TheSanthalVlogger 2 роки тому

      @@BackpackerBen Recently indian youtuber was arrested & then invited for a meal. Hey, Ben didn’t they offer you to convert to ISLAM. Anyway Be Safe!
      Love from INDIA 🇮🇳

    • @anuninterestedsaitama4838
      @anuninterestedsaitama4838 2 роки тому +2

      @@indiasuperclean6969 why dont indians like afghanistan? your comment is a joke? haha

    • @killersopgaming4350
      @killersopgaming4350 2 роки тому

      @@indiasuperclean6969 Ohh chill kid you guys have a population of 1.4 billion and india has the most polluted cities in the world.most rape cases,most robbery’s,most scams,most beautiful but if you clean your india then

    • @doctorpanigrahi9975
      @doctorpanigrahi9975 Рік тому

      @@anuninterestedsaitama4838 He is a Paki with a fake account.

  • @Rahmani122
    @Rahmani122 2 роки тому +159

    Thank you so much for visiting Afghanistan. Sorry for being annoyed due to frequent questioning. But I think they asked you for security reasons which recently we witness of several attacks on educational centers that's why they are vigilant much. I'm sure people could have been so affable with you and hopefully you enjoyed a lot.

    • @smeedia6145
      @smeedia6145 2 роки тому +1

      ☝️Feedback appreciated,
      tell Max I reffered you for something profitable••

    • @danoneall4013
      @danoneall4013 2 роки тому +4

      Alsalam alaikum 7bibi
      Do you live in Afghanistan 🇦🇫?
      I'm American and live in Egypt 🇪🇬.
      I want to visit Afghanistan 🇦🇫. Wanted to go since I seen the Taliban sitting in the presidential palace when I was eating dinner. Amazing memories.
      Any advice or point of contact or something? Insha'Allah

    • @NithinJune
      @NithinJune Рік тому +3

      ???

    • @anarchy_79
      @anarchy_79 Рік тому +1

      I mean I guess that's fair considering the brutal rape our countries perpetrated upon Afghanistan. For absolutely no reason, by the way. Unless you count economic imperialism as a reason, I suppose. I will visit Afghanistan next year, but I would never dream of setting foot in the USA. In my view, the Afghans are by far the more honorable and decent people.

    • @RicardoMartinez-oh9sq
      @RicardoMartinez-oh9sq 9 місяців тому +1

      He is right that the Afghans are lovely people: They have just defended their nation against invaders for four decades.

  • @Choc-Ice
    @Choc-Ice Рік тому +31

    Fair play, I'm actually surprised the UK government cared that much as to contact you and warn you of the dangers. I'm quite impressed by that 😊

    • @anarchy_79
      @anarchy_79 Рік тому +2

      More likely an intelligence operation. Kind of creepy that they would find that out, honestly. What business is that of theirs, really?

    • @Georg3Nada
      @Georg3Nada Рік тому +3

      They called to tell them if anything happens to you you’re on your own

    • @TheSonOfDumb
      @TheSonOfDumb 11 місяців тому +3

      @@anarchy_79 They have a duty to protect citizens from doing stupid shit, obviously.

  • @aatrelkizuki2704
    @aatrelkizuki2704 Рік тому +167

    “Are you Muslim”
    As a person with afghan roots , I assure you he did not ask this question due to extremism. The thing is we Pashtuns come in all different shapes and sizes , some of us are blond with colored eyes, so he really was just wondering whether you are a Pashtun like him😂 that’s all .

    • @Mightydruncs
      @Mightydruncs Рік тому

      buddy theyre the taliban dont think were fucking stupid

    • @erkzneedtu
      @erkzneedtu Рік тому +7

      afghan roots, youve never sat foot in Afghanistan you're basically white

    • @remz7619
      @remz7619 Рік тому +16

      @@erkzneedtu don’t assume little boy 👦

    • @chilliecheesecake
      @chilliecheesecake Рік тому

      ​​@@erkzneedtu Yeah and a lot of Pashtuns are "basically white" (lol). Dumb bitch 😂 OP doesn't even have a picture on his channel so how would you even know his complexion?

    • @Mightydruncs
      @Mightydruncs Рік тому

      @@erkzneedtu assuming people are white, man oh man the taliban are just as racist as the klan.

  • @silviup
    @silviup Рік тому +16

    Not one woman was sighted in this video. I don't know what that says, but it surely says something.

    • @Silligk
      @Silligk 10 днів тому

      they are protected and safe inside of their home!!

    • @shoutout.kokain8713
      @shoutout.kokain8713 2 години тому

      I respect it! A lot of women these days shouldn't be in public!

  • @samebb7056
    @samebb7056 2 роки тому +624

    Was never your biggest fan Ben, but I have to say - You have a pair of balls on you mate. Good of you bringing honest videos like this to the world. Keep going!

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  2 роки тому +62

      Cheers Sam

    • @balkanjoker8754
      @balkanjoker8754 2 роки тому

      You think Taliban are the bad ones its Us who demonized them

    • @snarevox
      @snarevox 2 роки тому +19

      reddit has a pretty wild opinion of ben.. makes andrew tate look like the son of god.

    • @marklynch1305
      @marklynch1305 2 роки тому

      @@snarevox fuck all those people lol they’re all so high and mighty just sitting at home judging UA-camrs it’s actually sad.

    • @Kryp_02
      @Kryp_02 2 роки тому +5

      @@snarevox why? Mind clarifying?

  • @invertedvertigo22
    @invertedvertigo22 2 роки тому +145

    Hello Ben… I’ve said it before and Il say it again… I applaud you for going to a country that many choose to avoid and with good reason! But without people like you showing us the natural beauty of a place like Afghan many of us would never see how amazing it looks and it’s not all bad!… you and bald are super funny together… the ant and dec of travel… keep safe

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  2 роки тому +9

      Appreciate it mate! Thank you for joining

    • @invertedvertigo22
      @invertedvertigo22 2 роки тому +1

      @@earthmurmurs8659 hello and I will try my best to explain… The reason I say with good reason is…and this is just my opinion…Afghanistan has had quite extensive problems over the last 40 years or so! Which has led to country’s like the uk and many others being at war with the Taliban which have now taken over Afghanistan! And people know world wide how dangerous things can be! Many life’s lost and family’s broken! So for me like I say just my opinion is good reason to stay away! BUT, like I said in my earlier comment Afghanistan looks amazing! It’s just not somewhere I could ever risk taking my children on holiday!! I hope that changes in years to come! For now I rely on brave people like Ben and bald to show us the hidden beauty’s… hope this answers your question @Earth Murmurs

    • @invertedvertigo22
      @invertedvertigo22 2 роки тому

      @@earthmurmurs8659 If my comment offended you all I can say is sorry!! But not sorry!! It’s just how I see things, my opinion!! You never know we could be best friends and paragliding in Afghanistan in 10 years!! Life’s too short to be angry

    • @sedaentertainment
      @sedaentertainment 2 роки тому

      @@invertedvertigo22 thanks for your explanation

    • @idontlikekhasiilikemyboyfr8228
      @idontlikekhasiilikemyboyfr8228 2 роки тому

      @@invertedvertigo22 n this is bcus of Europe n American or else they don't mean harm to anyone

  • @kevinaldridge
    @kevinaldridge 2 роки тому +78

    Really enjoyed all of your videos on Afghanistan, Ben and Bald. What a great adventure! But not only for you two, but for a lot of us watching too. 🤩😎

  • @KourtneeTovar
    @KourtneeTovar 2 роки тому +21

    Afghans always seem like genuinely nice people. God bless them and their country. I couldn’t image war breaking out like that here in the u.s

    • @9ine5ive777
      @9ine5ive777 2 роки тому +1

      The US broke out the war on them your US imagine.

    • @timf2279
      @timf2279 Рік тому +1

      @9ine5ive777 your Google translate didn't make sense slugo.

    • @emailvonsour
      @emailvonsour Рік тому

      @@9ine5ive777 They'd been at war for DECADES before that, idiot.

  • @hannahkhan687
    @hannahkhan687 2 роки тому +40

    This made me happy! Thank you for shedding a light on Afghanistan and showing how beautiful it’s people really are! 🥰🥰🥰😍

  • @driiifter
    @driiifter 2 роки тому +147

    I had friends who immigrated from Afghanistan growing up. I've yet to meet anyone more hospitable than that. They would treat me like I lived with them any time I visited.

    • @smeedia6145
      @smeedia6145 2 роки тому

      ☝️Feedback appreciated,
      tell Max I reffered you for something profitable••

    • @arifhendriyana4399
      @arifhendriyana4399 2 роки тому +4

      Most of the asian culture treat their guests like that

    • @suhailnoor6898
      @suhailnoor6898 2 роки тому +2

      @@arifhendriyana4399 Muslim*

    • @rajatranjan3283
      @rajatranjan3283 Рік тому +10

      @@suhailnoor6898 asian* and it's to do with culture not religion

    • @suhailnoor6898
      @suhailnoor6898 Рік тому

      @@rajatranjan3283 shhhh
      They are like that because Islam teaches this. Most of asian culture is influenced by Islam. The thing u use in the toilet to clean your self in the toilet, even that is influenced by Islam. Before that Asians used to use sticks and other stuff like the Europeans. Most of asian culture is influenced by Islam especially the Muslim countries.

  • @LiamDoi
    @LiamDoi 2 роки тому +429

    Thank you Ben for share us your experience in Afghanistan. Because of your Videos and Bald's Video I have more interest for the culture and langauge of the Afghan people. I hope Afgahnistan is one day more safe for Western Tourists.

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  2 роки тому +19

      Appreciate it Liam. Keep it up with your channel 👏🏼

    • @LiamDoi
      @LiamDoi 2 роки тому +8

      @@BackpackerBen I do Ben, until December I plan to visit 2-3 more countries in Europe ✌️

    • @ToCatchALiarOnYoutube
      @ToCatchALiarOnYoutube 2 роки тому +26

      Dear Liam, right now is also completely safe and there are a lot of tourist coming and visiting Afghanistan after the Islamic Emirate took over the government.
      In every country on earth there are of course some safety issues and dangerous, and it's the same in Afghanistan too.
      Talibans are kind to every people specially foreign tourist.
      If you are worries and not comfortable about traveling to Afghanistan soon, it's ok just wait a little bit and travel to Afghanistan when you feel comfortable 👍🏼👍🏼

    • @ihsanafgun6643
      @ihsanafgun6643 2 роки тому +4

      I would love to show you around, when I move to Afghanistan.

    • @LiamDoi
      @LiamDoi 2 роки тому +5

      @@ToCatchALiarOnUA-cam Thank your for the advice. I will look 1-2 years and observe the situation there and maybe I decide for a visit. ✌️

  • @Nizar37814
    @Nizar37814 2 роки тому +155

    Big love to our brother in Afghanistan from Morocco 🇲🇦 your country is beautiful I love it. I wish to visit your country ❤
    Barak Allah fikom lots of love 💗

  • @MattsYoutubeChannel
    @MattsYoutubeChannel 2 роки тому +19

    You had some guts doing that especially, as you said, given the recent history with the British armed forces. Thanks for giving us a window into the country.

  • @HewhocS
    @HewhocS Рік тому +278

    As an American, these types of videos are what give me hope for a future. I'm still shocked and in disbelief of what our government has done for the last 20 years. I pray the Afghanis can heal and eventually forgive us.

    • @freedom_fight
      @freedom_fight Рік тому +12

      bro u are a muslim

    • @braxtonjones6163
      @braxtonjones6163 Рік тому +8

      Cut the crap and forget how they feel.

    • @xChimkin
      @xChimkin Рік тому +7

      @@braxtonjones6163 ?

    • @Om999-
      @Om999- Рік тому +1

      Great said 🙏🙏🙏

    • @HewhocS
      @HewhocS Рік тому

      @Isaiah 53 🙏🏾 I remember how tough Americans acted going into the wars. And now they all off themselves from ptsd. It's hilarious rather. Pathetic actually.

  • @SengerAustria
    @SengerAustria 2 роки тому +48

    I’m honestly addicted to your videos. Watching from Brazil 🇧🇷🇧🇷

  • @Afghandurrani1747
    @Afghandurrani1747 2 роки тому +213

    Aww thank you Ben for showing your love for Afghans ❤ We hope one day you return to Afghanistan with Absolutely no fear but it was fun seeing you guys roaming in Afghanistan

    • @danoneall4013
      @danoneall4013 2 роки тому +7

      Are you from and live in Afghanistan 🇦🇫??
      I'm American and live in Egypt 🇪🇬 and I want to visit Afghanistan 🇦🇫 in April or May of 2023, Insha'Allah....
      Any advice or point me to a guide? I usually go alone on my travels but in Afghanistan 🇦🇫 I don't want to take that risk, immediately leaving the airport.
      Thank You

    • @Afghandurrani1747
      @Afghandurrani1747 2 роки тому +25

      @@danoneall4013 yes I am From Afghanistan but I currently live in UAE because my business is in the UAE 🇦🇪 but I would give you some advice if you want to visit Afghanistan 1 there are some rules and regulations of the new government of Afghanistan when you apply for your visa in Afghan embassy they will tell you
      2 before you even plan to visit Afghanistan you have to find and contact a local tourist Guide in Afghanistan
      3 As far as the security is concerned my whole family lives in Afghanistan in Kandahar it’s safe to travel but but I would recommend you to do your own research and be satisfied
      4 again please never tour Afghanistan alone get a guide because he knows the prices of everything no one will be able to scam you and he will bargain for you and the locals doesn’t understand English well so you will get a guide and an interpreter at the same time because make sure that the guide knows English well
      5 And finally I wish I was there for you I would’ve loved to help you for free but I can’t manage time due to my work 😔

    • @tylersmith8038
      @tylersmith8038 2 роки тому +1

      Nuff respect from England my bruva

    • @WalkingThunderstorm
      @WalkingThunderstorm 2 роки тому +1

      @@Afghandurrani1747 Would they be welcoming to pakistani visitors?
      Asking out of genuine interest lol
      Cause I genuinely would love to visit
      But ive been seeing some UA-cam videos on this issue
      And the mood towards Pakistanis seems slightly hostile at least at the moment
      So what's your input bro?

    • @Afghandurrani1747
      @Afghandurrani1747 2 роки тому +4

      @@WalkingThunderstorm No it’s absolutely fine We don’t have hostility towards Pakistanis but the Establishment of Pakistan Ordinary People are Welcomed always there’s one Pakistani youtuer who is recently in Afghanistan and still making videos I forgot his name I will try to find the channel

  • @Kabul3V
    @Kabul3V 2 роки тому +67

    We always welcome to you and tourists to my sweet Afghanistan 🇦🇫❤

    • @dankvader5060
      @dankvader5060 2 роки тому +5

      You have a beautiful country my friend

    • @N0N4M30
      @N0N4M30 Рік тому +3

      Stop your Animal abuse, nothing Sweet about that

    • @jordaxisa2768
      @jordaxisa2768 Рік тому

      Abusing women is not sweet. You all should be fighting againt the Taliban to protect your ladies. Why do you even supoort them?

  • @siratshi455
    @siratshi455 2 роки тому +25

    I'm from Kazakhstan and want to visit Afghanistan too. May Allah help them, they are just recovering from all of the bloodshed of the past.

    • @MAD-kh2oy
      @MAD-kh2oy Рік тому +1

      recovering? the men maybe, the women are getting crushed. They just passed a law that women can’t visit male doctors, and the law that females can’t get education already exists so women can’t be doctors. So women there can’t visit a doctor at all.

    • @raphaellauf7786
      @raphaellauf7786 Рік тому +9

      yeah and now a whole new wave of oppresion has begun

    • @Girtharmstrong69
      @Girtharmstrong69 Рік тому +1

      Lol recovering ? More like preparing for the next round

    • @timf2279
      @timf2279 Рік тому +1

      They are in a transition period. They are on their best behavior because they want billions of dollars released that's tied up in international banks.

  • @SylviaDsilva
    @SylviaDsilva Рік тому +4

    I have a student from Afghanistan. She's a Pashtun, and so kind. No reason to hate the people, they are just normal people trying to lead normal lives.

  • @w-e-a.c..2264
    @w-e-a.c..2264 2 роки тому +84

    Thank you sir for all your efforts for my country Afghanistan, I really appreciate it and I hope you won't remain upset for our short comings.

    • @jamesbinns8528
      @jamesbinns8528 2 роки тому +2

      I think he loved it! Except for the Taliban.

    • @thestarseeker8196
      @thestarseeker8196 2 роки тому

      I hope everything gets so much better for you and 🇦🇫 my friend

    • @danoneall4013
      @danoneall4013 2 роки тому +1

      Do you live in Afghanistan 🇦🇫?
      I'm American and live in Egypt 🇪🇬
      I explore the M.E.N.A. region but I want to go to Afghanistan 🇦🇫, Insha'Allah.

    • @w-e-a.c..2264
      @w-e-a.c..2264 2 роки тому +3

      @@danoneall4013
      Yes sir I live here fortunately.

    • @w-e-a.c..2264
      @w-e-a.c..2264 2 роки тому

      @@thestarseeker8196
      Thanks dear friend for your kindness.

  • @GroverMonster
    @GroverMonster 2 роки тому +93

    The two Ben’s that never disappoint

  • @DCL26
    @DCL26 2 роки тому +47

    Thank you both for being brave and adventurous, though somewhat crazy.
    I do think I would agree that oftentimes the people of dangerous areas are probably some of the most giving,, nicest and charming one could find anywhere.
    Mr Bald never ceases to amaze, and thanks to the two of you we got a glimpse inside Afghanistan.

  • @RoninAvenger
    @RoninAvenger 2 роки тому +11

    Personally I think this is probably one of the best times to visit Afghanistan. But I say that in a limited sense, I don’t think most normal tourists should any time soon. I do think there’s a number of us who could make the best of it now before it does get more open and normal.

    • @kaihocompany
      @kaihocompany Рік тому

      Unless you're a woman of course, then you can go fuck yourself apparently.

    • @psychedelicpunk5031
      @psychedelicpunk5031 Рік тому +1

      Yea nothing says fun like being ordered around by terrorists

  • @CalCapone3
    @CalCapone3 Рік тому +5

    Not a single woman in the whole video. Not surprising, but god what an awful situation the Taliban have created.

  • @cherrlyn381
    @cherrlyn381 2 роки тому +12

    Thank you for doing the recap with Q&A. As others have said, you and Bald make a great team with different and interesting takes on people and places.

  • @ASEF_KARIMI
    @ASEF_KARIMI 2 роки тому +27

    Hey Ben, loved your AFG videos, I am a Hazara Afghan living in Australia for 18 years and I am only 34. Dearly miss my country, wish it was safe for us all to visit. I have watched your and Balds videos from AFG, loved this video in particular as it offers a little overall summary of AFG at the moment. and OH YES the food is amazing and AFG people are the most hospitable people in the world

    • @Yaybaybae
      @Yaybaybae 2 роки тому

      Im not hazaras but we all know Hazaras are targets of the taliban. We all hate the Taliban except the extremists like you. Go to them. All Farsi zabans and most pashtoons hate taliban.

    • @ismatkhan7409
      @ismatkhan7409 2 роки тому +2

      Stop propaganda aginst afghanistan all hazara do the same propaganda like u sanke

    • @udomshukul3383
      @udomshukul3383 2 роки тому +3

      @@ismatkhan7409 Hazaras have been targeted for long. You have to earn their trust.

  • @paulreedy9415
    @paulreedy9415 2 роки тому +20

    You both win the prize for sheer coolness under pressure, hats off! But as you note, you essentially have to prove lack of ill intent with every armed guy you meet--- a tiring situation . you're right, give it a rest, and return when the guards have calmed down in a couple years.

  • @FauziahAbdullah715
    @FauziahAbdullah715 2 роки тому +6

    You people are amongst the pioneers visitors that might have contributed in kickstarting this country economy and boost their morales. May Allah grace you with great adventures.

  • @hamzahomar7691
    @hamzahomar7691 2 роки тому +11

    Thank you for sharing the videos and the risk you taken with your companion, Bald. True enough Afghans are nice people. Beautiful country. It had gone through histories with many empires taken over it and is part of silk route. We do not know what next. Trust more development is taking place for the benefits of the country. Cheers !!!👍

  • @IndjanTraveler
    @IndjanTraveler 2 роки тому +15

    Awesome story and great summary👌 Loved it mate!

  • @High_101
    @High_101 2 роки тому +38

    Taliban telling Bruce Willis as their favorite actor really got me! 😂😂

    • @Sniperboy5551
      @Sniperboy5551 2 роки тому +5

      The Taliban are all about family too, I guess!

    • @manzoora8101
      @manzoora8101 2 роки тому +9

      @@Sniperboy5551In the 1990's they loved RAMBO. 😂

    • @allseeingotto2912
      @allseeingotto2912 Рік тому +3

      Bruce Willis is a Chad

  • @mansourrasoly6484
    @mansourrasoly6484 2 роки тому +7

    I really miss my beautiful Afghanistan
    Thanks for sharing amazing videos

  • @ajrollo1437
    @ajrollo1437 Рік тому +4

    It's so weird how there are absolutely no women in the entire country.

  • @bryancary7348
    @bryancary7348 Рік тому +3

    The rice dish is Kabuli Pulao, usually served with lamb and it’s absolutely delicious! Favorite meal I had during my time in Afghanistan.

  • @joeschmoe8504
    @joeschmoe8504 2 роки тому +28

    Literally watching the Inbetweeners 2 atm, lol. Just subscribed, good to see Bald staying out of danger. What an absolute legend , lol. Love to travel with you guys someday. Inspiring video to just go and travel

  • @josephsmith6777
    @josephsmith6777 Рік тому +4

    I worked in Afghanistan I really hope they get things together and the majority of the ppl get the government they want

  • @commoneuropeanstarling
    @commoneuropeanstarling 2 роки тому +6

    Great work, the pair of you. Thoroughly enjoy your vlogs. Very daring of you two to visit. Stay safe, my favourite travel vloggers.

  • @jackievandeven4797
    @jackievandeven4797 2 роки тому +6

    For a minute I felt like I was with Magellan and Marco Polo exploring where few have the ...courage and fortitude to go. Thank you for these world connecting videos. And the best humor too.

    • @smeedia6145
      @smeedia6145 2 роки тому

      ☝️Feedback appreciated,
      tell Max I reffered you for something profitable••

  • @Purecarbo
    @Purecarbo 2 роки тому +11

    The fact that you mentioned you were still feeling the whiskey after landing just revoked any plans to return 😂

  • @nadiaazizi9383
    @nadiaazizi9383 2 роки тому +11

    Glad you guys made it!

  • @Rob_430
    @Rob_430 2 роки тому +12

    I enjoyed this video Ben, even though I followed the whole series. Well Done and for being honest, from an American! It’s not the people of a Country that are bad, but possibly the Governments!

  • @EntryLevelLuxury
    @EntryLevelLuxury Рік тому +50

    There's a strange and dangerous narcisism in traveling through dangerous places.

    • @iAMaReaperGotprobZ
      @iAMaReaperGotprobZ Рік тому

      You have less probability of being robbed, kidnapped, raped or killed in Afghanistan than the US.

    • @tobi-yo8fb
      @tobi-yo8fb Рік тому +2

      please elaborate

    • @Asad-yc8kv
      @Asad-yc8kv Рік тому

      can't take your words back now mate explain

    • @EntryLevelLuxury
      @EntryLevelLuxury Рік тому +13

      @@Asad-yc8kv why would I take them back? What’s with the threatening tone lol
      Traveling alone to a war torn country that has a heavy culture of hating the west and you don’t speak the language is dangerous, narcissistic and stupid. Granted these guys have traveled a lot, I wouldn’t advise anyone to just up and do that. my comment had nuance, idk why y’all are tripping.

    • @EntryLevelLuxury
      @EntryLevelLuxury Рік тому +1

      @@Asad-yc8kv i’ll triple down on that 👍

  • @KJ-mr3mm
    @KJ-mr3mm Рік тому +1

    I viewed a picture of a father holding his three year old daughter. The taliban had removed her head for being christian. They are evil and deserve the hell that awaits them.

  • @oof9788
    @oof9788 Рік тому +1

    "Taliban not ready for tourist" shocking truly

  • @espianmashias9565
    @espianmashias9565 2 роки тому +4

    I wish nothing but happiness and freedom for Afghanistan and it’s people!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @Master13346
    @Master13346 2 роки тому +5

    Your videos re so entertaining. Masterfully edited and narrated.

  • @emilhettiarachchi5961
    @emilhettiarachchi5961 2 роки тому +2

    lovely to see Two MI6 agents exploring

  • @ChamaraSumanapala
    @ChamaraSumanapala 2 роки тому +2

    Wonderful recap. Watched all the videos of Bald and Ben in Afghanistan in both channels. It was amazing.

  • @Avicena-tf5uj
    @Avicena-tf5uj 2 роки тому +6

    I commend your bravery. Thanks for sharing with us

  • @portwayn
    @portwayn 2 роки тому +9

    👌👍Great sense of humour,Ben😂😂

  • @johnaguilar5095
    @johnaguilar5095 2 роки тому +25

    Glad you guys made it out safe...continued safe travels...

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  2 роки тому +2

      Cheers John

    • @skitzcunt4213
      @skitzcunt4213 2 роки тому +1

      lol i wanna know what the outcome would be if you told the taliban you came from america and that you are a christian... i doubt you would have made it out of there with your head still attached...

    • @Headie0ne
      @Headie0ne 2 роки тому

      @@skitzcunt4213 bs

    • @FlushaToilet24
      @FlushaToilet24 2 роки тому

      @@skitzcunt4213 you would have my Christian friend trades in Afghanistan commonly

    • @firdauzz7027
      @firdauzz7027 2 роки тому

      @@skitzcunt4213 lol.. Europe is sounds dangerous for me.. especially america

  • @cookdislander4372
    @cookdislander4372 Рік тому +2

    Honestly I like their clothes. They look comfy and stylish 😎
    I'm from New Zealand

  • @anandsuralkar2947
    @anandsuralkar2947 Рік тому +5

    didnt see a single women on street in the whole video really tells.
    I can only hope women arent living in hell

    • @skytv4122
      @skytv4122 Місяць тому

      😂😂😂 cow

  • @tsuikit536
    @tsuikit536 2 роки тому +8

    The most disturbing thing is I have not seen a single woman in this video.

    • @manitro337
      @manitro337 3 місяці тому

      Relax, their not being "enslaved", or "taken advantage of" or whatever, in Afghanistan the way of life has to be traditional because of harsh conditions...
      Hence the women do not leave home unless necessary.

  • @ahyaok100
    @ahyaok100 Рік тому +8

    Seeing how there were native Afghans that were literally holding on to jet planes taking off to escape because the Taliban were back in power is a pretty good indication that it's not a safe place for anyone to go.

  • @triplerosez
    @triplerosez Рік тому +4

    There is not a woman in sight in any of the videos. It is tough to call the people of Afghanistan welcoming and pleasant when all the atrocities against woman are ignored. I am sure it is a beautiful country - but just for the men.

    • @faktiman381
      @faktiman381 Рік тому

      Thank your goddamn American army for creating taliban and yes those illiterate pakistanis too

    • @bendikmanum3132
      @bendikmanum3132 Рік тому

      Not safe for them around Bald either

    • @cyberverse9141
      @cyberverse9141 Рік тому

      @@faktiman381 American didn't create Taliban or Pakistan. You knowledge of history is comparable to a 4 year old

  • @educationisanything7935
    @educationisanything7935 2 роки тому +1

    I welcome your arrival
    I am very grateful to everyone who comes to Afghanistan and loves the people
    I want a good life for you

  • @BlackRiverStudios
    @BlackRiverStudios Рік тому +1

    Your ending is well done and reminds me of Paul Artreides' line in Dune 2021; "not for riches, not for spice but for the strength of the people".

  • @Pauldjreadman
    @Pauldjreadman 2 роки тому +3

    This is what travel Vlogging is all about.. Both videos were intense.

  • @arshadedlu3416
    @arshadedlu3416 2 роки тому +5

    Hey ben, you are a total legend. I've been watching all your videos here from Tabriz, Iran, and despite all the stuff happening here in Iran atm, People here wouldn't even dare getting close to the border with Afghanistan even though we speak the same language. Keep up the good work, and I hope to see you in Iran one day once our government gives visas to British nationals to roam around freely. And if you ever get in, make friends with the tough local teenagers and they'll surely fix you up a beer or two 😂😂

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  2 роки тому +1

      Bro I’d love to go iran 🇮🇷 it’s so Friday I need a visa for it which is hard to get. Iran looks amazing

    • @arshadedlu3416
      @arshadedlu3416 2 роки тому

      ​@@BackpackerBen Our people will always welcome you here

    • @shivanshshridhar394
      @shivanshshridhar394 2 роки тому

      Iranians are the real Aryans

    • @bobbobbing12
      @bobbobbing12 2 роки тому

      @@BackpackerBen Spanish cyclist riding all the way to the World Cup, entered Iran, went missing for 10 days. Found in Iranian Prison. No details as to why. Happened last week.

    • @tarifburki1022
      @tarifburki1022 2 роки тому

      @@shivanshshridhar394 and ?

  • @ahmedkamalhasin2070
    @ahmedkamalhasin2070 2 роки тому +5

    Loved this sum-up video. More adventures with Bald please.

  • @bilalzhman5841
    @bilalzhman5841 2 роки тому +2

    I hope one day you will be back to our country ❤🎉
    Thanks for visiting Afghanistan 🇦🇫 in this situation

  • @marchfifth1754
    @marchfifth1754 Рік тому +2

    Wow, never seen this channel but I know of Bald and Bankrupt. Just subbed, great content.

  • @stanthehandyman3719
    @stanthehandyman3719 2 роки тому +4

    Thanks for this update Ben, safe travels

  • @Pablo_hr021
    @Pablo_hr021 2 роки тому +4

    You are very welcome to my country Long Live Afghanistan 🇦🇫🏳️💪🥰

  • @dahasolomon7314
    @dahasolomon7314 Рік тому +4

    Stands in front of a government ministery with a camera: "They pointed a gun at me" No shit 😂

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  Рік тому +2

      😂

    • @SamiNami
      @SamiNami Рік тому

      In most countries you can film the government building no problem

  • @oceejekwam6829
    @oceejekwam6829 Рік тому +1

    Excellent commentary.

  • @jmcnally647
    @jmcnally647 Рік тому +1

    Dang I didn't know Bald and Bankrupt has such an awesome wingman! I love how Backpacker Ben narrates their adventure :)

  • @Crazysummerdays
    @Crazysummerdays Рік тому +3

    Pathetic situation in this country, women are not allowed an education, just caged in their houses.

    • @willbill1536
      @willbill1536 Рік тому +1

      not much different from MAGA

    • @benbwaite9858
      @benbwaite9858 Рік тому

      @@willbill1536 what is MAGA?

    • @willbill1536
      @willbill1536 Рік тому

      @@benbwaite9858 A communist organization who hates America

    • @Kas3-
      @Kas3- Рік тому

      @@willbill1536 are you referring to Donald Trump or?

    • @Based_Mannn
      @Based_Mannn Місяць тому +1

      Yes Women submit to their husbands whom they love.
      In your pathetic country your women sleeps with other men and submit to a boss that she doesn't love.
      If Doing relatively no work, Watching Tv and rasing kids is "caged", id prefer to be "caged" then work for 8 hours a day for 6 days a week.

  • @neoxyte
    @neoxyte 2 роки тому +15

    Great title lol

  • @0dyss3us51
    @0dyss3us51 2 роки тому +1

    MI6,AgentBald and the T4liban in Afhgrrranisthan never thought I would see that day lol. Was a great video thank you!

  • @DejanKeepingitReal
    @DejanKeepingitReal 2 роки тому +2

    I loved this video and the humour and sincerity you bring to your videos just like the legendary Bald and Bankrupt. I have subscribed and look forward to more content mate! Your an absolute champion!

  • @Despotic_Waffle
    @Despotic_Waffle 2 роки тому +3

    Bald escaped russian police, just to head to afghanistan. What a madlad.

  • @rawanshenasi9866
    @rawanshenasi9866 2 роки тому +10

    I am very much glad but not surprised that you and Bald were welcomed with smile in my country. About the Taliban check points, yeah I understand it is certainly not fun. After all it is a wounded country

  • @somrajdutta8366
    @somrajdutta8366 2 роки тому +4

    AFGHANS WE LOVE YOU LOTS. KEEP IN PEACE. INSHALLHA. LOVE FROM INDIA

  • @tkdleeds
    @tkdleeds 2 роки тому

    My man you visited Afghanistan during Taliban regime. This proves you are brave. I would like to thank you for doing it so and show Afghanistan to the world and thank you for your honesty.

  • @TLK22
    @TLK22 Рік тому +1

    Great documentary! Subscribed! Afghanistan wasn't at war for the last 40 years. I have a friend who lived there between when the Russian left and the American invaded.

    • @DrMcMoist
      @DrMcMoist Рік тому

      *Chuckles*
      I think you mean liberated? Americans don't 'invade', they liberate.

  • @witchwaynow7572
    @witchwaynow7572 2 роки тому +11

    Beautiful country, very sad history. Especially the atrocities committed by the British and American militaries in the name of "freedom". respect for the Afghan people who took up arms to defend their homeland and families.

    • @smeedia6145
      @smeedia6145 2 роки тому

      ☝️Feedback appreciated,
      tell Max I reffered you for something profitable••

    • @judenoble2207
      @judenoble2207 2 роки тому +8

      the people in Afghanistzn are far from free. There wasnt a single woman in that video. Afghanistan is in the midst of a major humanitarian crisis and women have literally not safety or rights

    • @nightowl7261
      @nightowl7261 Рік тому +3

      @@judenoble2207
      Fun fact.
      No country is free.

    • @timf2279
      @timf2279 Рік тому

      @@nightowl7261 some are just less expensive.

    • @nightowl7261
      @nightowl7261 Рік тому

      @@timf2279
      Yes. That's why old wtye men go to these countries to do things they can't do in their home country.

  • @johnappleseed9290
    @johnappleseed9290 2 роки тому +5

    The inbetweeners .. no respond 🤣🤣
    Bruce Willis checks out perfectly for their liking of course 😁

  • @janbahlol
    @janbahlol 2 роки тому +4

    I hope see you again you guys in Afghanistan with beautiful videos

  • @Jauphrey
    @Jauphrey Рік тому

    Appreciate vids like this. I've traveled a bunch and, as a US citizen, I've yet to meet a citizen from another country that isn't just a person like me. Look, governments here and there do awful things, but people are people for the most part. Seeing the people without the lens of journalistic sensationalism, news bias, political bias, etc...just people being people...gives you hope, y'know?
    My Afgani brothers and sisters, با عرض پوزش صمیمانه از اقدامات دولت من. شما هم برادران و خواهران من هستید، همانطو که هر یک از شهروندان امریکایی من هستند. من دعا می کنم که یک روز کشورهای ما بتوانند تاریخ های خود را غلبه کنند و به یاران واقعی تبدیل شوند. خداوند شما را حفظ کند.

  • @wandaborowy9400
    @wandaborowy9400 Рік тому +2

    Women wouldn't be able to travel like that in Afghanistan.

  • @arfatmahmoodmahmood3607
    @arfatmahmoodmahmood3607 2 роки тому +6

    I from Kashmir I love Afghanistan 🥰 brother

  • @koroshiya_1
    @koroshiya_1 2 роки тому +4

    'He looked like he was wearing a maternity smock' LMFAO Ben

  • @cringeasf8618
    @cringeasf8618 2 роки тому +8

    As someone from Pakistan who has never visited Afghanistan
    I hope to see that beautiful country in my life 🏳️/🇦🇫❤️🇵🇰

    • @BondJFK
      @BondJFK 2 роки тому +4

      Don't worry, They'll visit your country soon with an army

    • @cringeasf8618
      @cringeasf8618 2 роки тому +1

      @@BondJFK I'm scared now lol
      Taliban are Pakistanis in denial

    • @cringeasf8618
      @cringeasf8618 2 роки тому +1

      @@Sam..2000 Nothing special. Infact we don't have border checkpoints on many fences and people just pass over

    • @cringeasf8618
      @cringeasf8618 2 роки тому

      @@Sam..2000 you must be consuming a lot of red pilled propaganda. Go out and touch some grass

    • @imreszabo5261
      @imreszabo5261 Рік тому

      @@cringeasf8618 A month later and the attacks are intensifying. TTP is really starting to wreak havoc in your country.

  • @anarchy_79
    @anarchy_79 Рік тому +1

    "What an absolute muppet"
    Got to love the self deprecating realization 😆

  • @SticksAandstonesBozo
    @SticksAandstonesBozo Рік тому +1

    Keep it up so I can giggle when your luck runs out.

  • @mysamosahead1917
    @mysamosahead1917 Рік тому +4

    “Bald kept calling it landmine” 💀

  • @dalfokane
    @dalfokane Рік тому +5

    I don't think i've seen a single woman

  • @avocadotoast7550
    @avocadotoast7550 Рік тому +9

    don't bother mentionning what they do to women bacause who cares as long as you see beautiful mountains !!

  • @2rudha
    @2rudha 2 роки тому

    At the beginning what a pleasant music, tune,. I just loved it ❤️❤️❤️

  • @jamesbinns8528
    @jamesbinns8528 2 роки тому +1

    That was a very interesting and fun video. Thanks!

  • @gossipandgrigio7200
    @gossipandgrigio7200 Рік тому +3

    Not 1 woman anywhere. The hell they must be going through behind closed doors