@@kate7413 as a Dominican I can confirm a lot of Dominicans are racist, there's especially a lot of xenophobia towards Haitians. Obviously not everyone is like that but it's a big enough amount of people that it's noticeable when you're there.
@alien house Lol the earthquake was barely felt in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, the East side country. That's where he's at. He wouldn't last a day in Haiti
@Noe Martinez Guifarro - a lot of places will do that (example being Caracas, some neighbourhood in some cities in Africa, Asia, EU), but a lot won't. And they will be brutal about it, and things will escalate quickly. And this is applicable not only to South America, and so on - but a lot of places in Europe, Asia, Africa too. You just have to have a common sense. Just because you are some foreigner, recording everything, and traveling solo - across the globe - for a lot of people this will be completely miningless. They will rob you, beat the crap out of you, and in a lot of cases kill you, just because. And I'm saying that as somebody who worked and used to live in over 20+ countries, and having 4 different passports - allowing me to move quite freely in across EU, US, UK, Australia and so on. Edit: grammar/spelling
@@B0R0M1R - from the top of my head: Marseille. My god... But a lot of others too, to be honest. It's not about the cities as such, but specific neighbourhoods withing them. And this is where a common sense is important. London? Too general. But something like Croydon, a bit south of London, still within a Tube zones? Mixed feeling, as personally I know people who had been robbed there (young lady, just because she was talking on the new mobile phone, and a guy with a mask simply took it away from her, just outside of the station). Been there a lot myself, as I've been contracting for a large insurance company (almost just across the East Croydon station; don't want to put any names here). Plenty of other experiences from something like a Hammersmith area and others (hell even around Bank Station, Euston, Victoria, London Bridge and Waterloo you can be easily pick pocket by professionals -> and yeah, I've been working around all of them). Canary Wharf over the weekend - almost empty (comparing to the usuall daily rush hours) - and there is plenty of places that you can be taken advantage of over the weekend (especially if you are a turist). Paris or Rome? My god. Valetta, or Berlin - better. But I rather take Valetta. Northern countries (Finland, Norway, Iceland)? Much better. A lot. No comparison. Most of my experiences were good over there, in fact - very, very good. If anybody think that any major city in EU is safe? Sure. In general. Comparing to South America or Africa, Asia and so on (different game over there in a lot of cases). But is it actually "safe"? Nah. Again, this is where a simple common sense is important, because some people... can be really brutal. A lot, without any remorse, no matter what the country, or city. And they would forget that you (as a turist) existed 5 seconds after they would rob you. Hell even in Barcelona, outside of usual turist places you can be beaten - if you go outside usual main places, or everything inside your car can be taken away (if it is rental). Been there, and experienced that myself in a way (on the way to Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, a large stadium within the city)... Note: All in all, move outside your city, village, country. Travel a lot. Work in other countries. Experience everything, just beyond reading newspapers. And then... you will see.
@@tannhauser5399 This shit mostly happen in western European countries. Which is funny, since you'd expect for such shit to happen more often in the poor European countries.
When he's walking the streets, he's getting checked out. People on bikes driving past him. People looking at him from a distance. A white man walking the streets alone, in the day and talking to a camera, recording himself as walks. The reason he manages to walk these streets and not have any trouble is down to him being able to speak the language. He can hold a conversation with the people he meets. So he gains respect.
Wow… how did you begin to be so social and friendly? I was amazed by your openness and boldness to talk to strangers alone. I stumbled on this video by accident and watched the whole thing. This was very interesting
even when he met a pimp who offered him a woman he still said no in a kindly way and treated him like a friend when he said goodbye lol very smooth guy
That brother on the motorbike was a life saver for you!! Kept you on good path to good places and was probably thrilled to have a foreigner riding along to see all his favorite places. Probably was a special day for him because if I had a taxi job and a foreigner wanted to ride along with me I would be so exciting.
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I think what helps him is the camera any thieves don’t want to be filmed, his Spanish conversations with the locals is a huge plus, and how friendly he is. He asks people their names and he introduces himself, that in itself connects you to a person even if it’s for a few minutes
This guy is very confident and comfortable walking around but also extremely naturally vigilante, which is probably why he doesn’t get into any trouble. He is constantly looking around, especially if something enters his peripheral vision.
You can tell how well traveled he is he seems just comfortable enough that it looks like he’s been to the barrios before but still cautious of his surroundings and being observant
I mean in santo domingo the worse thing that can happen to you is getting robbed but no one will kill you unless provoked and is still not very likely.
His from South Africa he is very street wise. I was telling my Dad about Jamaica 🇯🇲 my father is from he said its worse in South Africa and there are similarities.
He’s South African SA is way more dangerous than any other nation even within the continent of Africa as a whole it’s considered a dangerous place. He wouldn’t last 5 minutes in downtown Johannesburg 🇿🇦 In his own country lols🤣🤣
I love that he's so conversative with the locals, as A Dominican I love that he's going to the lower class parts of my country and show that there's a lot of misunderstanding. You're not always in danger when going to those type of places, you'll always find warm people that receives you very welcoming. You got a new sub!
While there is nice people there he was definitely not safe everyplace he went they told him be careful and the one guy said not to be walking around alone while there is good people that are in poor areas there are also people that would kill him
People have the same opinion as Sacramento, but my father visited The US once and said the locals over there were very polite people, but if you view counties the negative way, then I could tell you that every country in the world (probably even Switzerland and Luxembourg) have a bad side, in The Netherlands we call it ‘vooroordeel’ which basically means like you saying ‘I saw the country on the news once and all I heard was it was a dangerous city/country. Whilst you never visited the country in your live, people see The Netherlands as a country full of wealth but with Cities as Amsterdam, The Hague, Eindhoven, Rotterdam and Utrecht, the criminal rate is very high especially in those five that I just mentioned, and all people talk about is ‘the country is full of wealth so there won’t be a problem with criminality’.
@@AverageCommenter2023 not the point I was trying to make he was being warned for a reason not safe to walk around a Neighborhood by yourself not knowing the language that well
As a blonde white dude living in Puerto Rico, I can’t begin to tell you how based this guy is getting the full Dominican haircut and dry shave. He has evolved like a Pokémon.
@@ferrarifast1429Are you from Puerto Rico? And if you are I have a random question that you might have a good understanding about. Do you think your island will become a state at some point?
@@huntersedlacek7495It will not. It doesn’t really benefit the US to give statehood to PR. In the 1950’s when it was first introduced as an option it did benefit the US. A lot of the people of PR were against it. They let it be known. In very extreme ways. Time passed. Most of the US military left.
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the reason the moto taxi like you called it (concho) told you that you can give him whatever you want is because they get paid very little for example all of that wouldn't have even been 100 pesos which isn't even 5 dollars I love that you gave him so much without knowing because they really deserve it.
I’m from Michigan and I moved to the Dominican Republic 5 years ago. First 3 years in Cabarete now I live in Las Terrenas. I have to say the Dominican people are extremely friendly.
@@StunnaTv897 nah, you are like 1 million among us plus other 2 million descendants and we live in peace, even our most popular politician ever was from haitian descent
Each interaction he had with the people here ended with them telling him to “be safe or careful”. Which shows the reality they live in but also shows love and looking out for one another. YING and YANG
@@sergionada1 true, but they weren’t doing what the commenter was suggesting and deliberately telling him to be careful or something, they were just saying a colloquialism. you know?
I noticed when he offered to hold the camera he was like “I think not”… you always have to be responsible and it’s nice he said it in a non offensive way too
He was prob more worried about unusable shake footage too haha. All the people seems so friendly if they wanted to steal his camera they would of taken it regardless :))
This guy has the perfect personality to interact with any group of people. So friendly, unassuming, open to anything new. And the haircut was wonderful! Thank you for a wonderful view into a culture that was unknown to me before your video.
Those are also the same people you end up hearing dead because they met someone crazy in a place they didn’t know enough about. I saw a story about a couple who had this guys personality they went to this country without really knowing anything except they heard it was beautiful. Long story short the guy was never found and presumed eaten by the village and the wife never heard of him again.
I honestly think the camera actually saves you sometimes bc shady guys aren't sure if they're on camera and might be traced back because of that. They never know if you're uploading while recording or maybe you're undercover (DEA?) Anyways great content, love to see it, all the best for you Kurt!
no you are wrong. all was fine because its not the most dangerous place. believe me robery doesnt know if its recording or not. the just do what they do.
@@sorinagashi9203 a guy whos name sounds japanese talking about crime. Other than the guy who shot the prsident you have literally nothing in terms of crime
generally you can rob but not harm tourists, especially not male tourists, even the crooks know that. if your a traveling tourist and your robbed and let go you can go to the police and watch basically as they question you "why you left the resort, why you were traveling alone, why did you go to that area" but if a tourist is physically harmed or god forbid killed, watch that whole neighborhood get rained down on by the police for weeks, the locals know this and avoid those situations because of it. your safer as a tourist then as a local sadly, so don't try and blend in too much.
You could only do this by having a good awareness of the environment around you & the amazing people skills that Kurt has. So enjoying watching him display his skills ❤️
Man, as a Dominican this brought me so much joy. The way you treat people says everything about you. You always gave more than what they asked and nobody overcharged you and even tried to give you your change back. I love my people, frienly and humble.
I don't see enough people praising this guy's Spanish skills, although he has an accent it's super slim and his response time is quick ASF as a linguistics person hearing you speak Spanish clears my pores
I like this so much simply because he wasn’t looking to get trouble on video. He wasn’t looking to be controversial, he simply wanted to have a good time, and he did. Mad respect.
I couldn’t imagine someone like me going to the Dominican Republic not knowing much Spanish. He is really good at talking to people and making them happy
Exactly. I just commented this before seeing this. I've been to tons of these types of places and as long as you're not flaunting expensive jewelry or have tons of cash, at worst you'll be asked if you want drug's. Don't follow anybody to any shady looking places where there aren't people around, use common sense, be friendly to everybody and you'll be fine.
@@CornPopWazABadDude yeah when I was there everyone just asked me if i wanted to fuck the girls or buy drugs. When I said i just wanted some food food and drinks / cigars, they were happy to point me in another direction lol
The haircut was clean, he did a nice job and added cream to moisturize the face and the powder to remove any hair that might’ve stuck to the skin, it helps to prevent irritation later on.👍🏼
@@Junior-yz8tf that’s true haha Thats how my dad looks if I give him to high of a fade. lol Especially the higher fades they give that type of vibe lol
The haircut looks fire, the food looked delicious, and I loved how sweet and grateful everyone was. Especially when you would let them keep the change. Awesome video. My first time watching you! Subscribed!
How i watched this entire video without noticing 33 minutes had slipped by is a testament to your candid friendliness, on camera presence, and genuine engagement with the culture and people of the DR. Hats off man this was awesome, really wholesome. (Advice for all travelers: Do as this guy did and ALWAYS tip more than you should while traveling abroad)
@@DaRevolution9 I’m sure people wouldn’t tip big if they knew they were in a bad part of a town/city lol. he knows what hes doing and knows what hes getting himself into. It’s his job to test the waters.
So nice how they all say be careful, goes to show that places are full of good people all over the world, sadly some places are stainted with criminal gangs and stuff like that… this looks like a great experience you had I’m happy for you :)
I hate videos like this lol. Please go walk there at night time by yourself and let me know how that goes for ya. It's broad fking daylight. NO place is dangerous in broad daylight.
@ no offense my nigga but we do not give a fuck where you from. Mostly all people going to treat you how you treat em and for his that was just straight kindness
@ because people in developing countries are not very educated so they always assume he is bullshitting them by claiming he's african. I'd say 70% of people on this planet are unaware that south africa has white people. Only Europeans know this.
the black suv that pointed like a gun at him wasn’t joking they will let it go on you i’m dominican so I know word will spread that he’s there being disrespectful
There is nothing that makes me happier than seeing foreigners enjoying my country!! Haven't been in D.R in over 10 years and I'm dying to return!! This video is so nostalgic for me!!
I think this is the first country you went to where the people didn't try to haggle you for the price or scam you. Much respect to the Dominicans for being classy and having integrity. 💯👏🏼
As much as I would like to say that my people don’t do this, I can’t, because they very much do. My brother’s girlfriend came with us to Santo Domingo for the first time and she definitely doesn’t look Dominican. So they knew she was just a tourist there. Everywhere we went they tried to charge her 3x even 4x the original price. Especially at the beach, I had bought this necklace for 1000 pesos (which is like $18 US) but when my brother’s girlfriend tried they charged her 2500 pesos for just one and she was planning on buying two. But she did it without noticing that she was being scammed. Obviously I’m not gonna say that my people are ALL like this but there are definitely quite a bit. But my country is overall beautiful, there’s a lot of hard working and admirable people just trying to enjoy life. ❤️🇩🇴
@@tamarfermin6902 .... I understand that, I was just commenting on the majority of his interactions in this video as opposed to other videos. For the most part, they were treating him like a local. To be fair, I think when you go to more touristy spots in any country, that's when you get hustlers preying on tourists (beaches, bazaars, nightclubs, etc) . Since he was in an almost entirely no-tourist area, I think he got the regular treatment they all normally extend to each other because the predatory mentality wasn't there since they're not accustomed to dealing with tourists. You notice that trend in all his videos. If he's deep in a Brazilian favela, the locals are very honest & respectable. But if he's buying a towel on the beach in Rio de Janeiro, they're looking to extract as much as humanly possible lol. It's quite the opposite from what you'd expect.
They actually did af one point with the ice cream. He was charged 45 pesos which is a lot more than it’s worth. Usually you can get those for 15 pesos or less. But other than that, prices were pretty reasonable.
As a Dominican I salute Kurt willing to travel there alone and come show everyone love and respect! Will always go a long way even if was a other different country.🗣️
As a Dominican from San José de las Matas..I want to personally thank you for having the respect for our people..our customs and for allowing yourself to live the experience from your own perspective and not through the biased eyes of others..😊😊😊
A beautiful people, too bad we can't say the same about their government. Poverty like this is completely unnecessary, yet it is the story of all systems worldwide. Hopefully one day soon the tyrants will be defeated and the people will have the wealth.
@@bertlenny5571 hell no...we don't need approval from anyone...we need to have people accept customs and tradition..no one is better than anyone else..we just think and live differently..and by the way we Dominicans are proud of our heritage no matter who approves of it or not..we stand and represent wherever we are..are YOU looking for acceptance into our culture?
@@daddygrace253 I would say if you have your wits about you. You’ll be okay. Plus people skills. This guy conducts himself incredibly, I was actually in awe watching this guy. He must have a massive shlong
I'm impressed you being from south Africa and speaking Spanish my RESPECT'S how did you learn I'm first generation Puerto Rican 🇵🇷 my parents are from la Isla de en cantó Puerto Rico ♥️ GOD BLESSED 🙏
Hey Kurt! I'm Dominican, I just wanna say THANK YOU!! I really appreciate you pay extra to all those ppl! I feel so proud of my country treating you like that. I hope you make another video like this whenever you come back again!! Dios te bediga! (God bless you)
This guy should have millions of subs. He visits all these countries and shows us the locals. He shows us that we are not so different after all. I commend Kurt for what he has posted throughout the years. He seeks out the "dangerous" neighborhoods and exposes the stigma. Sure there is high crime, but most of the people that live in these areas are regular just like you and I. I hope to do the same as you one day.
It’s not that we are that different….it’s that some places are just far more dangerous. Of course it would be awesome to experience different cultures but don’t feel like risking my life to do it.
@@muIIiner it’s hilarious because there is literally crime statistics so the stigma is still there. Apparently they think everyone will be robbed or murdered on site lol
I'm Dominican. Thank you for doing real tourism. A resort is a resort regardless to where you go but these are the realities of these countries. Also, you are very brave. Lol!
Hahahah yep. All around the world, here in Brazil is the same thing. I once lived in a kinda poor neighborhood and there were many people willing to help each other. Now that i moved to a great hood, people hardly want to know even if you're ok... 😒
yo i love that you do this really shows people that though some of these parts are considered very dangerous, when you really travel there most are very welcoming and good people
Yeah but cuidate as in take care can be taken literally as in 'Be careful of your surroundings' so it still stands that these nice people were looking out for the Gringo.
When you mentioned the lower class area, I was genuinely saying to myself “bro that’s where you’ll get the most authentic food and the most authentic culture” but you really described them through when it comes to respect and manners, and how those areas tend to have that way more then the richer areas! I hope you enjoyed it and had a blast with the locals!
Great moment of connection at the barbershop! It’s amazing how something as simple as a haircut can bring people together and show the warmth and hospitality of the Dominican community. Moments like these truly highlight the human side of every place.✂❤
@@thegoldennuggetyt in the US he definitely wouldn’t be walking around in certain hoods. Not to sound cool but they would’ve put hands and feet on him. Maybe even thru smoke his way but it all depends. Some hoods are cool just like in this video. I’m sure they have some grimy hoods in Dominican Republic as well.
Honestly he probably has just traveled a lot and developed street smarts. I would like to do the same, I'm 19 working a min wage job but I have like 7k Canadian saved up in savings so far and would like to travel in my twenties some time
Same But I kinda wish I wouldnt be such a introvert I dont even go outside ever I never do anything else then playing games and watching anime But this looks like this dude is enjoying live a lot more then me
Keep in mind he uses extremely introvert friendly conversation points and questions ! Tap into that inner introvert of yours and you’ll find great empathy, compassion and curiosity. Prompt them to lead by sharing their experiences with you and you’d be amazed at how comfortably you settle in to interactions. Although I desperately need solitary space to decompress after since it’s exhausting lol, but well worth, such rich experiences when doing this.
Seeing this made me so happy. Honestly you are so freaking handsome, and radiate good energy. That is why people do not mess with you, you are confident and not scared and speak the local language. God bless, mucho amor!
@@bansku1137 Maybe because cutting hair of different races is different even here in the USA. Black barbers usually struggle cutting white hair and vice versa
Wow I'm from Dominican Republic I love my country but even me there are places that I've never been in my life! Kurt's definitely brave! I don't know what to say about his actions but I respect that guy! God bless this guy and protects him cuz He's been in many countries and dangerous places!
Kurt is less likely to get robbed or mugged than a local like you and I. I wouldn't go into Capotillo by myself but I bet you Kurt has better chances than I do.
Idk why, but watching this there were moments i was just smiling to myself. His effortless conversing and being in an unknown area, just makes me happy.
Kurt's connects really well with the locals. I believe he is able to go and film in such areas because he is so polite and respectful. Notice how many times he asks people how they are doing. Keep on going Kurt!
been polite and respectful is a good thing but you forgot the most important thing, the langage, he can communicate with them and that changes everything
I'm Dominican and you don't know how much I appreciate you coming to our country. I never imagined that within all the countries you were going to choose the beautiful Dominican Republic.
Dominican Republic is such a great place, the people are amazingly friendly in general. We have been 5 times as a family from the UK. So worth the long flight
I love how you corrected your statement in the cable car about "low class" neighborhood vs "poorer" neighborhood...since class does not relate to your income. Lower income neighborhoods can have a lot of good and well educated people...
There can be low class people who are great and educated, I've always looked at class a economic although I guess that's because I believe society is separated more by class then nationality.
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If you're well educated you're not going to be living in a low income neighborhood, after all, when was the last time you heard of a doctor or a lawyer living in the hood.
He's unfortunately overdoing it however! I'm very light skinned and when I'm provided services people have come to expect unrealistic tips from me because of tourists like Kurt setting the bar so high XD XD
You're a master at building rapport with the people you interact with. Knowing the language of the people and speaking to them like they friends builds a lot of respect. You can see it.
I love how you captured our people, Dominicans are super friendly and welcoming. Yes, there are dangers as in any situations where there is extreme poverty but this was very well done. You didn't treat it like some prop and captured the essence of the island, glad you enjoyed it.
@Abdulsalam _XP Ngl it isnt even a stereotype at this point, it really is actually dangerous there, ive witnessed more robbery and shooting there. Driving there even sucks since mortobikers dont even give a fuck.
The people of Dominican are so incredibly sweet. They genuinely look out for one another. Everyone is so helpful and always looking to make a new friend. It's refreshing.
Been there done it, agree 100% they will treat you like family especially if you are a foreigner. I have been to every nook and cranny of the DR and would retire there if I could.
I´m Dominican and I live in one of that hood where He was. I feel very proud about the solidarity of our people, even He was in a hood that´s not safe, people make him to feel comftable. Thanks for show the world the real dominican people. Come here again, we wait for you with open arm! God bless you, an hug! 😊
En el minuto 31, habla mejor español que el piñero. Es porque es haitiano, y por lo visto lleva poco tiempo en el país. Muchas gracias por tan excelente vídeo. Ahí muestra las realidad de mi país. Un abrazo y que vuelva siempre.
as a Dominican who visits Santigo occasionally, this place scares me, its so difficult to walk around alone, and easy to get lost. His confidence definitely is keeping him safe XD . Love to see other dominicans treating him well and not mocking him either, happens a lot.
Wouldn't call it confidence, ignorance is bliss as they like to say. He just isn't fully aware, reading about it and seeing it in real life is different. He can't be walking around as a gringo alone like that. They will kill you just because they rarely see your kind and see it as more of a trophy that they got a gringo
@@Trailblazers323 Normally when people get tipped by white people they don't hesitate to take it cause they assume they got money like that lmao u off topic
I'm not even done with the video and I just want to say my face hurts from smiling.. my people can be so genuinely nice and helpful, this video warms my heart. Thank you for going to Santo Domingo and treating them with respect and I hope you go back and enjoy other parts of Dominican Republic
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BRUH I WAS 20 SECONDS AGO
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“Propina” should work for “tip”
Go visit republica de Panamá 🇵🇦
“I don’t like to call it lower class. Because usually the people from these areas have more class than the rich ones”....made me sub!
Exactly that made me subscribe immediately lol I said this guy is the truth very respectful
You people are unbelievably naive.
@Mia Smith we are no racist, thank u
@@kate7413 as a Dominican I can confirm a lot of Dominicans are racist, there's especially a lot of xenophobia towards Haitians. Obviously not everyone is like that but it's a big enough amount of people that it's noticeable when you're there.
Money has nothing to do with class
this dude walked into the hood, got a sick fade, and ate some dank local food. total respect earned my sub lol
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G good soul people see that.
Fr real ass mfr, hopefully this video sheds light on places like this and one day we can all work to rebuild em cuz these ppl deserve it
La comida es buena. El barrio es malo.
dude is from south africa i guess lol
as a dominican i appreciate you paying the barber extra. that definitely made his day in ways you wouldnt expect
@alien house Lol the earthquake was barely felt in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, the East side country. That's where he's at. He wouldn't last a day in Haiti
@@donjerson next episode "most dangerous hood in Haiti"
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@@fortyseven7789 nah he knows if he does that he will most certainly die
and over 2 million new potential customers ;)
I liked that some people actually warned him that he shouldn’t walk alone
@Noe Martinez Guifarro - a lot of places will do that (example being Caracas, some neighbourhood in some cities in Africa, Asia, EU), but a lot won't.
And they will be brutal about it, and things will escalate quickly.
And this is applicable not only to South America, and so on - but a lot of places in Europe, Asia, Africa too. You just have to have a common sense.
Just because you are some foreigner, recording everything, and traveling solo - across the globe - for a lot of people this will be completely miningless. They will rob you, beat the crap out of you, and in a lot of cases kill you, just because.
And I'm saying that as somebody who worked and used to live in over 20+ countries, and having 4 different passports - allowing me to move quite freely in across EU, US, UK, Australia and so on.
Edit: grammar/spelling
@@tannhauser5399 where in Europe can you find such places? (except London or Birmingham UK)
@@B0R0M1R - from the top of my head: Marseille. My god... But a lot of others too, to be honest.
It's not about the cities as such, but specific neighbourhoods withing them. And this is where a common sense is important.
London? Too general. But something like Croydon, a bit south of London, still within a Tube zones? Mixed feeling, as personally I know people who had been robbed there (young lady, just because she was talking on the new mobile phone, and a guy with a mask simply took it away from her, just outside of the station).
Been there a lot myself, as I've been contracting for a large insurance company (almost just across the East Croydon station; don't want to put any names here). Plenty of other experiences from something like a Hammersmith area and others (hell even around Bank Station, Euston, Victoria, London Bridge and Waterloo you can be easily pick pocket by professionals -> and yeah, I've been working around all of them).
Canary Wharf over the weekend - almost empty (comparing to the usuall daily rush hours) - and there is plenty of places that you can be taken advantage of over the weekend (especially if you are a turist).
Paris or Rome? My god. Valetta, or Berlin - better. But I rather take Valetta.
Northern countries (Finland, Norway, Iceland)? Much better. A lot. No comparison. Most of my experiences were good over there, in fact - very, very good.
If anybody think that any major city in EU is safe? Sure. In general. Comparing to South America or Africa, Asia and so on (different game over there in a lot of cases). But is it actually "safe"? Nah. Again, this is where a simple common sense is important, because some people... can be really brutal. A lot, without any remorse, no matter what the country, or city. And they would forget that you (as a turist) existed 5 seconds after they would rob you.
Hell even in Barcelona, outside of usual turist places you can be beaten - if you go outside usual main places, or everything inside your car can be taken away (if it is rental). Been there, and experienced that myself in a way (on the way to Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, a large stadium within the city)...
Note: All in all, move outside your city, village, country. Travel a lot. Work in other countries. Experience everything, just beyond reading newspapers. And then... you will see.
@@tannhauser5399 This shit mostly happen in western European countries. Which is funny, since you'd expect for such shit to happen more often in the poor European countries.
@@tannhauser5399 so curious what you used to do...hopefully can say without saying
When he's walking the streets, he's getting checked out. People on bikes driving past him. People looking at him from a distance.
A white man walking the streets alone, in the day and talking to a camera, recording himself as walks.
The reason he manages to walk these streets and not have any trouble is down to him being able to speak the language. He can hold a conversation with the people he meets. So he gains respect.
also camera helps ALOT, and prob has someone watching in case something happens
@@davidchandler6885 He absolutely does not have anybody with him, unless they're in the video.
Its because he is dressed lightly with no value products on him. I go everywhere in that area with no prob..
How do u gain respect in America then
fact
This is why UA-cam is amazing. Cant get unscripted quality content like this on television.
U know the song from 9:28 ?
UA-cam is starting to age restrict videos they do not like, so in Europe, you need to provide your ID to verify your age… Not very good
Well…it’s still edited.
It’s just not deceptively edited for manufactured drama.
@@JesusFriedChrist no one said it wasn’t edited, just not scripted, which it isn’t
@@000Ares26 There's a way around it by pasting the link on another website, I would never give my ID to a website and I really hope no one else does
His safety was guaranteed the moment he held the camera, effectively granting him immortality of a cameraman
Claiming my "before this comment blows up" ticket, that was good
Bro xD
More of a target for stealing. Camera footage easily deleted if you can snatch it
lol been there recently, they'll pull that camera out of your hand with a mask and sunglasses and casually walk away. you ain't chasin
He would not have had the same luck in Haiti, the fact that Dominicans are nice people should not be under appreciated
That kid at 11:11 was practicing his English with you. That's great he got a solid opportunity to use it.
just watching this dude being so friendly and making people’s day a little bit better by being social and interacting with them is so fun to watch
Agree
Agree made my day. Bronx Love 183. Bori at that.
@Mo No WHAT? 😭😭🤣 we do have technology😭 everyone has a phone.
He could have bought them young kids an ice cream too
@mo no tf are you talking about, everyone has phone nowdays
Wow… how did you begin to be so social and friendly? I was amazed by your openness and boldness to talk to strangers alone. I stumbled on this video by accident and watched the whole thing. This was very interesting
Same
True, and it's just appeared in my yt recommendation
Looked like xtc or speed at the start
We Dominicans are very warm, welcoming and social people.
even when he met a pimp who offered him a woman he still said no in a kindly way and treated him like a friend when he said goodbye lol very smooth guy
That brother on the motorbike was a life saver for you!! Kept you on good path to good places and was probably thrilled to have a foreigner riding along to see all his favorite places. Probably was a special day for him because if I had a taxi job and a foreigner wanted to ride along with me I would be so exciting.
This was a blessed video some people always have it worse
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Lol he knew the whiteboy had money 😂
Yeah. It would be the best day
That dude tried to steel his camera at the barber shop XD
I think what helps him is the camera any thieves don’t want to be filmed, his Spanish conversations with the locals is a huge plus, and how friendly he is. He asks people their names and he introduces himself, that in itself connects you to a person even if it’s for a few minutes
Speaking decent Spanish with some errors, showing confidence, showing respect, you will be welcomed.
A real street nigga give no fcks😆 they gon snatch that camera along with him
This guy is very confident and comfortable walking around but also extremely naturally vigilante, which is probably why he doesn’t get into any trouble.
He is constantly looking around, especially if something enters his peripheral vision.
Fr
Vigilant, that confused me lol
Mashallah
That s not a danger place in DR ....
Yeah. He's from South Africa. Probably used to dangerous places.
You can tell how well traveled he is he seems just comfortable enough that it looks like he’s been to the barrios before but still cautious of his surroundings and being observant
I mean in santo domingo the worse thing that can happen to you is getting robbed but no one will kill you unless provoked and is still not very likely.
That's because he's South African mate lol
His from South Africa he is very street wise. I was telling my Dad about Jamaica 🇯🇲 my father is from he said its worse in South Africa and there are similarities.
Yeah tbh Santo Domingo isn’t all really especially dangerous imo. That’s where my grandma lives.
He’s South African SA is way more dangerous than any other nation even within the continent of Africa as a whole it’s considered a dangerous place. He wouldn’t last 5 minutes in downtown Johannesburg 🇿🇦 In his own country lols🤣🤣
I love that he's so conversative with the locals, as A Dominican I love that he's going to the lower class parts of my country and show that there's a lot of misunderstanding.
You're not always in danger when going to those type of places, you'll always find warm people that receives you very welcoming.
You got a new sub!
Exactly! He does not ignore reality. He also shows that these places aren’t as bad as people think. You really get to see the people and the culture.
While there is nice people there he was definitely not safe everyplace he went they told him be careful and the one guy said not to be walking around alone while there is good people that are in poor areas there are also people that would kill him
People have the same opinion as Sacramento, but my father visited The US once and said the locals over there were very polite people, but if you view counties the negative way, then I could tell you that every country in the world (probably even Switzerland and Luxembourg) have a bad side, in The Netherlands we call it ‘vooroordeel’ which basically means like you saying ‘I saw the country on the news once and all I heard was it was a dangerous city/country. Whilst you never visited the country in your live, people see The Netherlands as a country full of wealth but with Cities as Amsterdam, The Hague, Eindhoven, Rotterdam and Utrecht, the criminal rate is very high especially in those five that I just mentioned, and all people talk about is ‘the country is full of wealth so there won’t be a problem with criminality’.
@@AverageCommenter2023 not the point I was trying to make he was being warned for a reason not safe to walk around a Neighborhood by yourself not knowing the language that well
@@AverageCommenter2023 yeah I moved to Switzerland and a lot of the people are nice but you find 2 or 3 xenophobic people
As a blonde white dude living in Puerto Rico, I can’t begin to tell you how based this guy is getting the full Dominican haircut and dry shave. He has evolved like a Pokémon.
He did the equivalent of walking through Santurce/Cantera over here in PR
@@ferrarifast1429Are you from Puerto Rico? And if you are I have a random question that you might have a good understanding about. Do you think your island will become a state at some point?
@@huntersedlacek7495It will not. It doesn’t really benefit the US to give statehood to PR. In the 1950’s when it was first introduced as an option it did benefit the US. A lot of the people of PR were against it. They let it be known. In very extreme ways. Time passed. Most of the US military left.
@@cactaceous Okay Mr. President.
bro pulled up on the block and got a haircut like it was his own neighborhood, what a chad
lad
@@arianasofia7796 tea and biscuits
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Lad doesnt mean a God. Just that he is confident enough to do what he wants to do.
@D'Arcy Cole I bet in million years you would do the same thing
the reason the moto taxi like you called it (concho) told you that you can give him whatever you want is because they get paid very little for example all of that wouldn't have even been 100 pesos which isn't even 5 dollars I love that you gave him so much without knowing because they really deserve it.
Ya that was dope!
Hi munda!!
Hey munda
Let me play kanye's donda
And u can shake your bunda.
@@amankc7226 ew
Y’all thirsty 🥲🦋
Bro you’re dope. The level of respect you have when you talk to people made me keep watching.
I’m from Michigan and I moved to the Dominican Republic 5 years ago. First 3 years in Cabarete now I live in Las Terrenas. I have to say the Dominican people are extremely friendly.
Thanks for choosing to live in DR 🇩🇴🙌😎much blessing 🙌
They don’t like Haitians 😢unless you have a u.s passport I know cause I’m Haitian
@@StunnaTv897 nah, you are like 1 million among us plus other 2 million descendants and we live in peace, even our most popular politician ever was from haitian descent
Each interaction he had with the people here ended with them telling him to “be safe or careful”. Which shows the reality they live in but also shows love and looking out for one another. YING
and YANG
Yin*
What they said didn't exactly mean be safe or be careful it means take care, a very common phrase used in the spanish language.
@@shenton93 which basically means the same thing
@@sergionada1 true, but they weren’t doing what the commenter was suggesting and deliberately telling him to be careful or something, they were just saying a colloquialism. you know?
@@justanotherone685 it’s true, i’m from the DR, and it’s a colloquial saying
I noticed when he offered to hold the camera he was like “I think not”… you always have to be responsible and it’s nice he said it in a non offensive way too
Super smart of him to not put himself in that position of vulnerability
He was prob more worried about unusable shake footage too haha. All the people seems so friendly if they wanted to steal his camera they would of taken it regardless :))
when was that in the vid? :0
@@doodle4346 I think he's referring to this part of the video 16:11
@@obivictor2891 tysm!
Seeing him communicate with the locals is so wholesome, genuinely some nice people
My people be chilling ain’t nobody trying to rip you off everyone just minding their business gotta love it 🇩🇴
Song name bro
con esa mentalidad salio un tio mio y le dieron una atraca que le robaron hasta la vida
@@javiermedina9392 En todas las ciudades del mundo hay crimen, donde quieras que vayas. Lamento lo de tu tío.
Except for the dude who wanted to film for him
@@javiermedina9392 Eso pasa en el entero mundo😂 Tu siempre tiene que tener cuidado.
This guy has the perfect personality to interact with any group of people. So friendly, unassuming, open to anything new. And the haircut was wonderful! Thank you for a wonderful view into a culture that was unknown to me before your video.
Those are also the same people you end up hearing dead because they met someone crazy in a place they didn’t know enough about. I saw a story about a couple who had this guys personality they went to this country without really knowing anything except they heard it was beautiful. Long story short the guy was never found and presumed eaten by the village and the wife never heard of him again.
@@juliorobinson5386 source of info: trust me bro
ua-cam.com/video/IenmwPCC6kA/v-deo.html
He also looks like a really naive person
Yeah!! He was respectful in all phases. I love that!
This does not feel like a 30 min wow, it’s incredibly captivating and has an amazing flow
@fUck eRy you’re absolutely right, literally sat getting my nails done whilst watching this 😂
There's this thing called edit yeah ur can edit ur videos in 2021 wo
dupa poza pari in dus !
@@losblancos1814 la tuya por si acaso
@@malaematagofie u missed the point
Every time he tipped they tried to give him back change. So true “Usually people from these areas have more class than the rich people”.
Really? What country? I'm always getting scammed. Lmao.
@@aldoranematzada8214 probably just karma for something you did haha
@@smoke4824 😐
not even true. You probley wouldn't know. In kingston Jamaica i got scammed out of my change
such a. reach. It’s an impoverish country. They’re used to giving change because they’re not used to getting tips because they can’t afford it
I honestly think the camera actually saves you sometimes bc shady guys aren't sure if they're on camera and might be traced back because of that.
They never know if you're uploading while recording or maybe you're undercover (DEA?)
Anyways great content, love to see it, all the best for you Kurt!
no you are wrong. all was fine because its not the most dangerous place. believe me robery doesnt know if its recording or not. the just do what they do.
@@sorinagashi9203 a guy whos name sounds japanese talking about crime. Other than the guy who shot the prsident you have literally nothing in terms of crime
I doubt they care. You see people robbing stores all the time with obvious security cameras. Some people just don’t care.
generally you can rob but not harm tourists, especially not male tourists, even the crooks know that.
if your a traveling tourist and your robbed and let go you can go to the police and watch basically as they question you "why you left the resort, why you were traveling alone, why did you go to that area" but if a tourist is physically harmed or god forbid killed, watch that whole neighborhood get rained down on by the police for weeks, the locals know this and avoid those situations because of it.
your safer as a tourist then as a local sadly, so don't try and blend in too much.
@@samuelpinder1215 bro is steriotyping a person
Lukas Podolski really is making the best of his time after retirement
quality comment
LMAO💀
PODOLSKI😭😭
😆
🤣🤣🤣
This makes me happy, he enjoyed himself and had a great sense of humor. Great person, can enjoy themselves anywhere
@Dictator Kirby themselves is grammatically correct.
fr. this was awesome to watch
This guy, showed the real life in the area, treated everyone equally and was humble, Respect and subbed!
You could only do this by having a good awareness of the environment around you & the amazing people skills that Kurt has. So enjoying watching him display his skills ❤️
That’s way he reminds me of someone that was in the cops. He’s always looking around. Never stops, he’s got a lot of street.
Ya I would totally get quiet and go back to the hotel after like 5 minutes hahahahaha the mans got skills fr And the beers help!
Man, as a Dominican this brought me so much joy. The way you treat people says everything about you. You always gave more than what they asked and nobody overcharged you and even tried to give you your change back. I love my people, frienly and humble.
Exactly.
Then what happens when y’all get to the US ? 😂 y’all are soooo damn rude and hostile in the US
@@dancam5812 bro it’s bad. everyone hates to meet a stranger and looks for a reason to be mad here 🙄 I want to get away from it.
@@selfishteammate what are you saying ?
@@dancam5812 Dominicans are really humble and friendly, coming from a Mexican they’re not rude in the US lol
I don't see enough people praising this guy's Spanish skills, although he has an accent it's super slim and his response time is quick ASF as a linguistics person hearing you speak Spanish clears my pores
He also READS Spanish! The talking is impressive within itself but the fact that he can read it is just amazing.
He also speaks Italian! and I think he’s German(?) Europeans tend to speak multiple languages and he’s very impressive!
funny hearing him switch accents back and forth, respect fr
@@angekiabannable5434 he said he's from south Africa (?)
@@angekiabannable5434 woah that’s awesome. I just started watching him today
I like this so much simply because he wasn’t looking to get trouble on video. He wasn’t looking to be controversial, he simply wanted to have a good time, and he did. Mad respect.
Yesssss woww you said it all right there!
Thanks for bringing happiness and being so generous to people in DR
I couldn’t imagine someone like me going to the Dominican Republic not knowing much Spanish. He is really good at talking to people and making them happy
Don't worry! Many people here know English, is like a second language.
You wouldn’t last 1 year there trust me I was born there and it’s bad
@@onlyflavorcash3192 what’s wrong. ?
@@joeyhernandez7908 well any type of jewelry or something of value will get stolen right away
@@onlyflavorcash3192 actually it depends where you live.
You would do well everywhere because of your good-natured confidence, and your obvious appreciation of where you are.
Good natured confidence bis a great way of putting it
Exactly. I just commented this before seeing this. I've been to tons of these types of places and as long as you're not flaunting expensive jewelry or have tons of cash, at worst you'll be asked if you want drug's. Don't follow anybody to any shady looking places where there aren't people around, use common sense, be friendly to everybody and you'll be fine.
Well, acting too friendly, smiling too much or trying to have a chat with evryone in Estonia might get you blue eye. No joke,
Unfortunately not everyone is gonna care about your nice attitude. But give respect when ya can.
@@CornPopWazABadDude yeah when I was there everyone just asked me if i wanted to fuck the girls or buy drugs. When I said i just wanted some food food and drinks / cigars, they were happy to point me in another direction lol
The haircut was clean, he did a nice job and added cream to moisturize the face and the powder to remove any hair that might’ve stuck to the skin, it helps to prevent irritation later on.👍🏼
I love a fresh fade. Only thing is when us white guys get one, people always assume that you're a cop, unfortunately. 😆
@@Junior-yz8tf that’s true haha Thats how my dad looks if I give him to high of a fade. lol Especially the higher fades they give that type of vibe lol
@@josephfades the John cena cut
@@Junior-yz8tf cause some of the fades y'all get be high ass hell like soldiers
@@Junior-yz8tf cause some of the fades y'all get be high ass hell like soldiers
The haircut looks fire, the food looked delicious, and I loved how sweet and grateful everyone was. Especially when you would let them keep the change. Awesome video. My first time watching you! Subscribed!
You are a genuinely kind man and it’s refreshing to see someone spread kindness to everyone in their path.
How i watched this entire video without noticing 33 minutes had slipped by is a testament to your candid friendliness, on camera presence, and genuine engagement with the culture and people of the DR. Hats off man this was awesome, really wholesome. (Advice for all travelers: Do as this guy did and ALWAYS tip more than you should while traveling abroad)
he knew spanish, thats what made everyhting haoppen
No dont tip nobody are u fucking crazy tb fanboy. They come for your ass if u bring out the guap
Same wow
@@Drforeverok exactly!!!! Him being able to speak Spanish fluently is probably what kept this guy safe
@@DaRevolution9 I’m sure people wouldn’t tip big if they knew they were in a bad part of a town/city lol. he knows what hes doing and knows what hes getting himself into. It’s his job to test the waters.
So nice how they all say be careful, goes to show that places are full of good people all over the world, sadly some places are stainted with criminal gangs and stuff like that… this looks like a great experience you had I’m happy for you :)
Same
I hate videos like this lol. Please go walk there at night time by yourself and let me know how that goes for ya. It's broad fking daylight. NO place is dangerous in broad daylight.
@@jleif7736 you are clueless
@@jleif7736 you are clueless bro ive seen someone shoot into a crowd in broad day just to kill a rival gang member
@@jleif7736 not to be rude but its a bit of a stretch to say NO place is dangerous in broad daylight.
i envy your social skills and confidence
@ no offense my nigga but we do not give a fuck where you from. Mostly all people going to treat you how you treat em and for his that was just straight kindness
@ why tho bro?
@@user-ds8gf3ki2g He’s sayin that cuz he is Irish😂
@ because people in developing countries are not very educated so they always assume he is bullshitting them by claiming he's african. I'd say 70% of people on this planet are unaware that south africa has white people. Only Europeans know this.
Because he exploits poverty and crime? You should live there with him, idjit.
I love how respectful he is with everyone
you have to be lmao telling you right now they will definitely handle you
the black suv that pointed like a gun at him wasn’t joking they will let it go on you i’m dominican so I know word will spread that he’s there being disrespectful
He has to be otherwise he'll get his ass smoking in no time
There is nothing that makes me happier than seeing foreigners enjoying my country!! Haven't been in D.R in over 10 years and I'm dying to return!! This video is so nostalgic for me!!
it's been 7 years for me and i totally agree.
I think this is the first country you went to where the people didn't try to haggle you for the price or scam you. Much respect to the Dominicans for being classy and having integrity. 💯👏🏼
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As much as I would like to say that my people don’t do this, I can’t, because they very much do. My brother’s girlfriend came with us to Santo Domingo for the first time and she definitely doesn’t look Dominican. So they knew she was just a tourist there. Everywhere we went they tried to charge her 3x even 4x the original price. Especially at the beach, I had bought this necklace for 1000 pesos (which is like $18 US) but when my brother’s girlfriend tried they charged her 2500 pesos for just one and she was planning on buying two. But she did it without noticing that she was being scammed. Obviously I’m not gonna say that my people are ALL like this but there are definitely quite a bit. But my country is overall beautiful, there’s a lot of hard working and admirable people just trying to enjoy life. ❤️🇩🇴
@@tamarfermin6902 gotta know what you doin homegirl
@@tamarfermin6902 .... I understand that, I was just commenting on the majority of his interactions in this video as opposed to other videos. For the most part, they were treating him like a local.
To be fair, I think when you go to more touristy spots in any country, that's when you get hustlers preying on tourists (beaches, bazaars, nightclubs, etc) . Since he was in an almost entirely no-tourist area, I think he got the regular treatment they all normally extend to each other because the predatory mentality wasn't there since they're not accustomed to dealing with tourists.
You notice that trend in all his videos. If he's deep in a Brazilian favela, the locals are very honest & respectable. But if he's buying a towel on the beach in Rio de Janeiro, they're looking to extract as much as humanly possible lol. It's quite the opposite from what you'd expect.
They actually did af one point with the ice cream. He was charged 45 pesos which is a lot more than it’s worth. Usually you can get those for 15 pesos or less. But other than that, prices were pretty reasonable.
As a Dominican I salute Kurt willing to travel there alone and come show everyone love and respect! Will always go a long way even if was a other different country.🗣️
As a dominican whats the song at 9:25
what was the song playing in the car when it drove by him
As a Dominican from San José de las Matas..I want to personally thank you for having the respect for our people..our customs and for allowing yourself to live the experience from your own perspective and not through the biased eyes of others..😊😊😊
A beautiful people, too bad we can't say the same about their government. Poverty like this is completely unnecessary, yet it is the story of all systems worldwide. Hopefully one day soon the tyrants will be defeated and the people will have the wealth.
@@randoee3854 love this!
Are you looking for approval from a white person?
@@bertlenny5571 hell no...we don't need approval from anyone...we need to have people accept customs and tradition..no one is better than anyone else..we just think and live differently..and by the way we Dominicans are proud of our heritage no matter who approves of it or not..we stand and represent wherever we are..are YOU looking for acceptance into our culture?
@@Rosebud62492 I’m Puerto Rican
Love how he wants to emerge himself into another culture and wants to experience it to the fullest and how he sparks pleasant conversation.
If I were white, I wouldn't be walking around alone in El Barrio.
Immerse. Not emerge.
@@daddygrace253 No around the Zona Colonial you can walk normally, in this country theres white people aswell
@@daddygrace253
I would say if you have your wits about you. You’ll be okay.
Plus people skills. This guy conducts himself incredibly, I was actually in awe watching this guy. He must have a massive shlong
I really enjoy how much respect you show everyone even in the moments of danger. You actually try to talk to them and not just film the spots.
I'm impressed you being from south Africa and speaking Spanish my RESPECT'S how did you learn I'm first generation Puerto Rican 🇵🇷 my parents are from la Isla de en cantó Puerto Rico ♥️ GOD BLESSED 🙏
Hey Kurt! I'm Dominican, I just wanna say THANK YOU!! I really appreciate you pay extra to all those ppl! I feel so proud of my country treating you like that. I hope you make another video like this whenever you come back again!! Dios te bediga! (God bless you)
Same 🥳🥰 really love to see our people like this 😭🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴
Dios te Bendiga..
Nothing but respect for this guy, you can just tell he’s real.
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This guy should have millions of subs. He visits all these countries and shows us the locals. He shows us that we are not so different after all. I commend Kurt for what he has posted throughout the years. He seeks out the "dangerous" neighborhoods and exposes the stigma. Sure there is high crime, but most of the people that live in these areas are regular just like you and I. I hope to do the same as you one day.
🙏agreed. kurt is a legend! grateful for the amazing content
It’s not that we are that different….it’s that some places are just far more dangerous. Of course it would be awesome to experience different cultures but don’t feel like risking my life to do it.
Okay we get it lol very tired of seeing these comments
@@muIIiner it’s hilarious because there is literally crime statistics so the stigma is still there. Apparently they think everyone will be robbed or murdered on site lol
Kurt is def on the road to having many subs if he keeps it up. His channel been blowing up crazy recently.
Kurt your humility it transcends the screen !! That’s the best part of the videos !!
I'm Dominican. Thank you for doing real tourism. A resort is a resort regardless to where you go but these are the realities of these countries. Also, you are very brave. Lol!
It’s beautiful when people from different countries meet each other and realise that they’re not really that different after all.
We are all the same bro
😂 yeah...depends where you go
Ikr.. despite the conditions and grounds we lived on, we still pretty much the same
I love this
We all shit the same color. If you can’t communicate with the locals you will have a very different response.
“Usually people from these areas have more class than the rich people” YOOOOOOO PREACHHHH!!!!
Hahahah yep. All around the world, here in Brazil is the same thing.
I once lived in a kinda poor neighborhood and there were many people willing to help each other.
Now that i moved to a great hood, people hardly want to know even if you're ok... 😒
@AppleJuice Really dude, everyone in Detroit lacks class? You can't be this dense 🤣
@@retrosphereasmr7364 it’s an estimation not exactly
Strait up
If only that were true. Poor people often have no class.
yo i love that you do this really shows people that though some of these parts are considered very dangerous, when you really travel there most are very welcoming and good people
I love how everyone says be careful, like they actually care about eachother
If you’re referring to “cuidate”, it’s actually more like a take care.
@@Set-vt Right, When we say “Cuidate” is not like something bad can happend is more like a bye
Yeah but cuidate as in take care can be taken literally as in 'Be careful of your surroundings' so it still stands that these nice people were looking out for the Gringo.
As a Dominican , I wanted to say thank you. This video shows the real life of the locals and our culture.
When you mentioned the lower class area, I was genuinely saying to myself “bro that’s where you’ll get the most authentic food and the most authentic culture” but you really described them through when it comes to respect and manners, and how those areas tend to have that way more then the richer areas! I hope you enjoyed it and had a blast with the locals!
Great moment of connection at the barbershop! It’s amazing how something as simple as a haircut can bring people together and show the warmth and hospitality of the Dominican community. Moments like these truly highlight the human side of every place.✂❤
Just goes to show that “hoods” are full of good people. No one deserves to be poor.
Except in the US.
@@thegoldennuggetyt get outta here with that US exceptionalism crap.
@@eetdarichmarx7423 except the US.
@@thegoldennuggetyt in the US he definitely wouldn’t be walking around in certain hoods. Not to sound cool but they would’ve put hands and feet on him. Maybe even thru smoke his way but it all depends. Some hoods are cool just like in this video. I’m sure they have some grimy hoods in Dominican Republic as well.
@@NotLikeUss bro you have no idea what you’re talking about. Even the worst hoods in America aint shit to some of these places or Mexico
You can tell he’s hyper alert, every noise & sound he’s absorbing EVERYTHING! He’s definitely got bigger balls than me going there on his own ...
Honestly he probably has just traveled a lot and developed street smarts. I would like to do the same, I'm 19 working a min wage job but I have like 7k Canadian saved up in savings so far and would like to travel in my twenties some time
@@jangledangle1689 go for it brother you won't regret it
Dude from SA, they all have balls..
@@firstlast-xn5re definitely!
@@jangledangle1689 go for it! Live your dream whilst you’re still so young. Create some amazing memories.
As an introvert I found this incredibly fascinating. You just talk to strangers and hang out with them all day. I would explode.
Just watching the video I feel like exploding
If you pretend to be confident for long enough, it comes off as natural. Same with smiling. You get used to it.
@@speedfastman thanks for the advice I’m an introvert that’s very insecure about many things I’ll try my best
Same But I kinda wish I wouldnt be such a introvert I dont even go outside ever I never do anything else then playing games and watching anime But this looks like this dude is enjoying live a lot more then me
Keep in mind he uses extremely introvert friendly conversation points and questions ! Tap into that inner introvert of yours and you’ll find great empathy, compassion and curiosity. Prompt them to lead by sharing their experiences with you and you’d be amazed at how comfortably you settle in to interactions. Although I desperately need solitary space to decompress after since it’s exhausting lol, but well worth, such rich experiences when doing this.
Seeing this made me so happy. Honestly you are so freaking handsome, and radiate good energy. That is why people do not mess with you, you are confident and not scared and speak the local language. God bless, mucho amor!
Kurt spreading happiness around the world one country at a time.
LUCKY af
Yeah man true
¡Si, Kurt es fantástico!
You didn't find none of this people that like to rip off gringo, No over price, they all were honest. I feel proud of my people in this video.
👏👏 most people living in challenging circumstances are the most giving 💗
The rip off guys are in tourist areas
@@John.Spandli yeah but isn't that normal in every country?
Kurt is like a 190 Gringo that walks alone to dangerous areas. Do you think that they would try it hahaha
@@delonsch3961 100%
The barber actually shaped him up nicely
Suuuper nice
Why would have he not?
For real
@@bansku1137 haircuts look different everywhere do “nice” looks different based on where you live
@@bansku1137 Maybe because cutting hair of different races is different even here in the USA. Black barbers usually struggle cutting white hair and vice versa
Wow I'm from Dominican Republic I love my country but even me there are places that I've never been in my life! Kurt's definitely brave! I don't know what to say about his actions but I respect that guy! God bless this guy and protects him cuz He's been in many countries and dangerous places!
what was the song playing in the car when it drove by him
Kurt is less likely to get robbed or mugged than a local like you and I. I wouldn't go into Capotillo by myself but I bet you Kurt has better chances than I do.
Idk why, but watching this there were moments i was just smiling to myself. His effortless conversing and being in an unknown area, just makes me happy.
Same bro
It's normal there in latin america
This guy is teaching us all to not judge any person by the way they look or dress. Good job brother!
Kurt is an ambassador of kindness and openness the world needs more of.
El motorista feliz con eso mil 😁😁👍🏻
The last women in the restaurant are hard-working Dominicans.🥰Thanks for this video. It shows the humanity in low-income neighborhoods. Thanks again.
“I don’t like to call it lower class. Because usually the people from these areas have more class than the rich ones”🔥👍🏻
Facts
@@Black-Circle Huh?
He meant economically.
Es la verdad.
@Cale Phillips l have. Kurt does a good job of showing the humanity de éste pobre país.
Kurt's connects really well with the locals. I believe he is able to go and film in such areas because he is so polite and respectful. Notice how many times he asks people how they are doing. Keep on going Kurt!
been polite and respectful is a good thing but you forgot the most important thing, the langage, he can communicate with them and that changes everything
And probably pay's them security money before.
And the worst places in the uk aren't really dangerous to go to.
@@kevglass4924 bro this ain’t the UK🤣
He makes the videos about the people and how places really are and not about him so much. I finally found a travel vlogger I enjoy subscribing to.
Poor doesn’t mean dangerous… dr is funded by tourists
I'm Dominican and you don't know how much I appreciate you coming to our country. I never imagined that within all the countries you were going to choose the beautiful Dominican Republic.
que lambon xdddddd
@@VacioBizarro te pasas xD
Coño pero hay que ver cosas jajaja
@FICK DEINE MUTTER AG. Hola se llama cortesia mi amor. Hasi es que se trata la gente.
I have a huge smile on my face watching this video!! This was absolutely beautiful!!! New sub❤
Dominican Republic is such a great place, the people are amazingly friendly in general. We have been 5 times as a family from the UK. So worth the long flight
Thank you for your kind comment. Hope you and your family can come back many times more and get to enjoy every bit of it!
Much love coming from a Dominican❤️
Thanks❤️
I love how you corrected your statement in the cable car about "low class" neighborhood vs "poorer" neighborhood...since class does not relate to your income. Lower income neighborhoods can have a lot of good and well educated people...
There can be low class people who are great and educated, I've always looked at class a economic although I guess that's because I believe society is separated more by class then nationality.
Hey! I just want to tell you to get it right with God Before you leave this World. God is one and great and all of us humans owe God because we have broken His laws that are carved in our hearts and known as God's ten commandments. The Bible says that there is not one good man and that everyone is condemned by God to pay the price for their sin and that is death. God is great and he is our judge he will judge us for our sin and we can not do anything about it because God can not just ignore sin. thus we all deserve death. But God he was gracious to us humans and had his son Jesus sacrificed on the cross for your and my sin so that we would not be lost and suffer in the eternal fire. It is written in the Bible: John 3:16 God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. so instead of you dying JESUS died on the cross he was mocked, beaten, whipped for you just for you, he could at any second call down angels to help him on the cross but no he chose to suffer for you and on that way God showed that he loved you. So turn to God and believe in him through Jesus it is the only way to eternal life with God. God also transformed me because he did disgusting things, but when I received Jesus, God began to do his work in me and thanks to the Lord I am saved. Please do not ignore this because I do not want you my sister or brother to be lost. but through Jesus there is not a single way to God for God is just he can not just forget your sin as long as nothing has paid for your sin and Jesus did. think of a court you are convicted of a punishment the judge will not remove your punishment for the good stuff you have done no he will judge you for the bad ones. but if someone pays your penalty then you are free to go. Seek the Lord. Pray with me: Lord I know I have sinned against me but I apologize and I want to be saved through the blood of Christ forgive me and guide me towards your kingdom God Amen.
hahaah
actually he almost got robbed for his phone and he got pressured into buying the most expensive dish he didn't prefer
If you're well educated you're not going to be living in a low income neighborhood, after all, when was the last time you heard of a doctor or a lawyer living in the hood.
His Spanish is very good. And he’s very respectful and courteous. 👍🏼
He seem like a great dude but his spanish aint all that
@@Knx3k it’s pretty good for a non Spanish speaker
For a non spanish speaker it’s decent could be better
I’m saying for a non-Spanish speaker, self taught, it’s good.
I love how you interact with them, its so genuine and kind! You have gained a new subscriber. I hope you enjoyed my country :)
He has a beautiful, genuinely kind smile. So much better to see than so many of the fake ones seen on youtube.
yeah and plus when something bad happens to him he doesnt send hate... hes epic yter
This man leaving tips to the people just warms my heart
@Manny Cracker only give people tips if they are friendly and offer a good service
He's unfortunately overdoing it however! I'm very light skinned and when I'm provided services people have come to expect unrealistic tips from me because of tourists like Kurt setting the bar so high XD XD
@@eliubfj This behaviour raises the 'tourist tax'...I agree
You're a master at building rapport with the people you interact with. Knowing the language of the people and speaking to them like they friends builds a lot of respect. You can see it.
You have such an positive energy it’s being a pleasure to watch thanks for this great video 💯👍🏻
I love how you captured our people, Dominicans are super friendly and welcoming. Yes, there are dangers as in any situations where there is extreme poverty but this was very well done. You didn't treat it like some prop and captured the essence of the island, glad you enjoyed it.
One of the most friendly person I encountered was a Dominican.
@Abdulsalam _XP Ngl it isnt even a stereotype at this point, it really is actually dangerous there, ive witnessed more robbery and shooting there. Driving there even sucks since mortobikers dont even give a fuck.
The people of Dominican are so incredibly sweet. They genuinely look out for one another. Everyone is so helpful and always looking to make a new friend. It's refreshing.
Been there done it, agree 100% they will treat you like family especially if you are a foreigner. I have been to every nook and cranny of the DR and would retire there if I could.
@@silentvoiceinthedark5665 Not really, they are nice but they expeting something, and is fai enough look where people live, im Dominican by myself😂
are you kidding?
For money the poor will be nice to you. I am also dominican
I´m Dominican and I live in one of that hood where He was. I feel very proud about the solidarity of our people, even He was in a hood that´s not safe, people make him to feel comftable. Thanks for show the world the real dominican people. Come here again, we wait for you with open arm! God bless you, an hug! 😊
Ese pelo q tienes wou
Exactly
They all look as good as you???
you’re so prettyyy
@@henrypereira6699 ¡Gracias! 😅
En el minuto 31, habla mejor español que el piñero. Es porque es haitiano, y por lo visto lleva poco tiempo en el país.
Muchas gracias por tan excelente vídeo. Ahí muestra las realidad de mi país. Un abrazo y que vuelva siempre.
as a Dominican who visits Santigo occasionally, this place scares me, its so difficult to walk around alone, and easy to get lost. His confidence definitely is keeping him safe XD . Love to see other dominicans treating him well and not mocking him either, happens a lot.
Yeah, same
So you are negra :D haha Haitiana!
Wouldn't call it confidence, ignorance is bliss as they like to say. He just isn't fully aware, reading about it and seeing it in real life is different. He can't be walking around as a gringo alone like that. They will kill you just because they rarely see your kind and see it as more of a trophy that they got a gringo
Same thoughts. Also Dominican
@@ShokanAkuma they are so ugly yuk
Who needs Netflix when u have kurts vids , ur content is elite
Netflix needs to make him the travel guy
YOU ARE THE MAN KURT IM GOING TOMORROW OUTSIDE IN YOUR STYLE
Hahaha, acera = pedestrian way, not hill.
Couldn’t agree more 👌
Literally like i don’t know what i will do if kurt stops posting man 🤣🤣🤣
That was simply well done. A South African who can speak Spanish, and walking around boldly. 🤙🏻 🇿🇦
I thought he sounded South African but the Spanish threw me off.
Dutch&English blood mix makes some bold mf's
Honestly I would assume he’s been in dangerous neighborhoods like this before given many parts of South Africa
@@Alistplayhe's German though
These videos are seriously the best. About as real as it gets and I’ve been there many times. Thank you for capturing this.
And they all didn’t try to short him, they tried to give him his change back. This place is awesome
@@Trailblazers323 is that supposed to mean anything or?
@@Trailblazers323 you would think in an area like that they would try to take advantage of him because he looks naive
@@Trailblazers323 Normally when people get tipped by white people they don't hesitate to take it cause they assume they got money like that lmao u off topic
Mashallah
@@Trailblazers323 yeah... the minority of DR
As someone who’s Dominican, born and raised in Santo Domingo, I really enjoyed watching this video. Awesome job 🇩🇴✊🏾
What was area he was in please
@@radcow sancritova
Dominican gang
@@radcow what part of the video?
@@radcow Gualey
Sabana centro
Sabana perdida
I'm not even done with the video and I just want to say my face hurts from smiling.. my people can be so genuinely nice and helpful, this video warms my heart. Thank you for going to Santo Domingo and treating them with respect and I hope you go back and enjoy other parts of Dominican Republic
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Ya i didnt see it that way i thought he was foolish but your right he was well treated
@@roundish7796 🤡
@@roundish7796 lmao
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