First Class Sleeper Train in Iraq 🇮🇶

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  • @Delicate-Sound-of-Thunder
    @Delicate-Sound-of-Thunder Рік тому +197

    Who needs TV when there are UA-cam channels like this... Awesome stuff!

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  Рік тому +25

      You know it

    • @thomassmithUTUBE
      @thomassmithUTUBE Рік тому +6

      I would Agree!! ❤

    • @ABloodyEyeFull
      @ABloodyEyeFull Рік тому +2

      ​@@BackpackerBenYou and Kat should do a trip to Brighton sometime, it's a great, lively, friendly place in the UK. Not without it's problems, but in my opinion, the best place to visit or live in the UK. Anyhow keep up the brilliant vlogs!

    • @tokingreens
      @tokingreens Рік тому

      Isn't Mr. Bald in Brighton?@@ABloodyEyeFull

    • @taviakristoff9800
      @taviakristoff9800 Рік тому +1

      Exactly❤

  • @moisesperez4605
    @moisesperez4605 Рік тому +80

    Ben,
    I am a blind individual. Just want to say that love your videos, usually I cannot wait for your next one very adventurous you explain to us people that can’t see what you’re seeing and I love it. Thank you very much for all these adventurous videos that you’re putting out great content again, love your videos brother.

  • @FannyShmellar
    @FannyShmellar Рік тому +6

    Takes some balls to do these trips for any man, hats off to you both. I have mates who served in Basra not all that long ago, so it puts it into perspective where you are.

  • @KardosoMedia
    @KardosoMedia Рік тому +18

    Hats off to Cat for making this trek! She’s a keeper

  • @Happy_Snapper
    @Happy_Snapper Рік тому +25

    Katarina should have her own channel. ❤❤❤

  • @craigcochrane1837
    @craigcochrane1837 Рік тому +33

    Have to say Cat is a gem. She's great, she just cracks on with it. She doesn't moan about anything, great travel companion. Are you a couple.??

    • @davidhall2327
      @davidhall2327 Рік тому +5

      Never complains on camera.

    • @Lionking1190
      @Lionking1190 Рік тому +8

      @@davidhall2327I get the vibe she is real on camera. Probs complains as much as everyone in the moment but still cracks on with life anyway

    • @markmcginley559
      @markmcginley559 10 місяців тому +3

      Yea they're a couple. She seems like a really genuine girl. So easy to see they have a connection

    • @William2Firearms
      @William2Firearms 2 місяці тому

      Cat smokes crack?

    • @William2Firearms
      @William2Firearms 2 місяці тому

      🌚💨

  • @williehannon9306
    @williehannon9306 Рік тому +9

    Love your work Ben. Together you and Kat are a great team. She is beautiful and patient. T he chemistry is genuine and so watchable. Thank you both. Huge respect

  • @cybermavenmusic
    @cybermavenmusic Рік тому +8

    I'd travel with you guys any day. You both have such a genuine vibe. I love it.

  • @jackhui2812
    @jackhui2812 Рік тому +9

    NEVER thought I'd see a UA-camr in BASRA. Awesome Ben and Kat! Kat sounds a little under the weather... Feel better Kat! Everyone here where I am is sick it seems.. Be safe, stay well!

  • @dannyyarborough3014
    @dannyyarborough3014 Рік тому +9

    Kat is soooo funny!!! And has such a great energy she is hilarious!!! Love your travel vlog Kat is like coffee with cream and peas and carrots she's got to be a part of it she really brings the vibe!!! Your solo ones are great too but she's too funny!!

    • @Auraramorningstar
      @Auraramorningstar 9 місяців тому

      I think so too such a smiley face shes a star

  • @Rianewjob01
    @Rianewjob01 Рік тому +10

    Fascinating video. You show a different Iraq from the one we know of from the war earlier this century. You’re an adventurous couple. Hilarious that the universal response to Kat saying she’s from Portugal is ‘Christiano’.

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  Рік тому +3

      The goat 🐐 🇵🇹

    • @mariolopez-oi2td
      @mariolopez-oi2td Рік тому +1

      @@BackpackerBen The UK's longest alliance! Still going strong!

    • @THE-BUNKEN-DRUM
      @THE-BUNKEN-DRUM Рік тому

      ​@@mariolopez-oi2td: Amen to that, brother. 🙏

  • @jonhigginson4096
    @jonhigginson4096 Рік тому +11

    Great film folks, I’d say you’re brave to step out to somewhere many brits wouldn’t consider but it looks very friendly and the grub looks fab! Anyway, now subscribed, glad you appeared on my UA-cam.

  • @lindah953
    @lindah953 Рік тому +3

    Cat is a star. Enjoying these videos you are making together. ❤

  • @stevetay1957
    @stevetay1957 Рік тому +5

    Great video you guys as always. Time after time you find the general population are friendly and helpful, it's politicians and media that drag a place down.

  • @annalou777
    @annalou777 Рік тому +3

    Bless Kat's heart! I love her! She is a wonderful vlogger, too! I loved it when she had the camera. Please stay safe! ❤

  • @KjayCarving
    @KjayCarving Рік тому +2

    Backpacker KAT’s vlog moments crack me up !

  • @alexc9199
    @alexc9199 Рік тому +3

    Ben needs to go to sleeper train rehab. The guy's hooked

  • @ideogramma-sac
    @ideogramma-sac Рік тому +6

    Great job, as aways, mate. You have such a generous view about people and places you go. So do Kat. Please tell her this if you can: Kat, você é incrível, uma pessoa tão doce e tão determinada e corajosa ao mesmo tempo. Toda admiração e carinho aqui do Brasil!

  • @giraffesinc.2193
    @giraffesinc.2193 Рік тому +3

    I am so enjoying your journeys with the lovely, cheerful Katarina! Thank God you arrived safely and met so many friendly people along the way. Thank you again for your videos, Ben! Also, hope you get a Patreon one of these days!

  • @AñdyOmar
    @AñdyOmar Рік тому +1

    This video is awesome. Great presentation as well. Been to several different places in Iraq, but anything Southern Iraq was very welcoming. I am glad there is an informative UA-cam channel like this. Keep them coming Ben. 🎉

  • @sarahhaaniaxoxo
    @sarahhaaniaxoxo Рік тому +6

    Thankfully, no one was flirting with Cat this time XD You both are fantastic vloggers who make my day with your uploads!

  • @SamuelEarpArtist
    @SamuelEarpArtist 3 місяці тому

    I love your channel. I grew up in Exeter and went to uni in Plymouth back in the day. I now live in New Zealand 🇳🇿. Your sense of humour and Alan Partridge references are hilarious 🤣

  • @abbasmian6100
    @abbasmian6100 Рік тому +1

    Hello Ben and Katarina, love choice of places,surprising as usual.Very nice places you visit.it’s 9:13 pm here at Charsadda(near Peshawar)Pakistan

  • @quilmesdave
    @quilmesdave Рік тому

    I see you and the other bloggers going to the Middle East and Central Asia, and I can't wait, to visit those places. Soon. I just came back from Georgia, The Baltic countries and Poland.

  • @ll1602
    @ll1602 Рік тому +3

    So interesting to watch Kat and Ben´s traveling adventures 🥳😊

  • @geraldhuot6302
    @geraldhuot6302 11 місяців тому

    Brave souls! I'm so glad you made it safelly. Great video!

  • @oceejekwam6829
    @oceejekwam6829 Рік тому +1

    Ben you look more relaxed in Iraq compared to when you were in Jakarta's slums.
    Stay safe.

  • @SirCarlosMusicBMI
    @SirCarlosMusicBMI 2 місяці тому

    🌴🌴🌴 hi 👋🏼 Ben and Mrs. Ben. Still catching up on some older videos. Blessings,Carlos ✝️🙏❤️😊🇺🇸

  • @Mahakasmieslapsi
    @Mahakasmieslapsi 2 місяці тому

    iraq people are so kind

  • @mynameismarcusT
    @mynameismarcusT Рік тому +1

    Kat and Benjamin. The duo the world needs!

  • @rewanji
    @rewanji Рік тому +7

    The unstoppable Dream Team! Take care on Iraqi land and safe journeys.👍🏻👍🏻

  • @tokingreens
    @tokingreens Рік тому

    Thanks Ben and Cat. Very enjoyable as always.

  • @ConnorsComedyClipsOffical
    @ConnorsComedyClipsOffical Рік тому +5

    Love your content mate keep up the good work
    hope to see you in Australia at some point 😊

  • @LydiaForJesus
    @LydiaForJesus Рік тому

    You two vibe so well together! I can picture you married with little Bens and Kats. 😊
    Thank you for sharing!

  • @WittySternRajV-no4wt
    @WittySternRajV-no4wt Рік тому

    Tackling the Irritated STARE during any Travel adventures is really a difficult Task and so here Mr Ben and that Portugal Lady Kat is Performing so COOL in that Country Iraq now.

  • @hazel7167
    @hazel7167 Рік тому +1

    You 2 are the Best Ever! Stay safe! Can't wait to see your next video!! ❤ 😊

  • @PoJoTheBackPacker
    @PoJoTheBackPacker Рік тому

    Got my spliff ready for a new video. I’m gunna be riding this train in February!

  • @clive_the_fat_cat
    @clive_the_fat_cat Рік тому +1

    You love a good sleeper train mate! Good to see you guys got a good hotel to get some sleep after the cow castle in the marshes

  • @aroundnorth
    @aroundnorth Рік тому +6

    First time i seen a car covered in plastic, i guess he had bad experience in past.. We don't have trains up north where i live so its always nice to watch someone else travel with one, look forward to see your next adventure.

  • @wormsnake1
    @wormsnake1 Рік тому

    Just found this channel. Ben you are a fantastic presenter. So looking forward to catching up on all your content. The Mrs is a keeper too!!❤️🙏

  • @boozytortoise
    @boozytortoise Рік тому

    Got recommended this. Had to subscribe as im a fellow benjamin from england who loves travel and trains

  • @themaverickprotocol
    @themaverickprotocol Рік тому

    Hi Ben, this trip was a great one again. You and Kat's adventures together are always fun to watch.

  • @marklewarne239
    @marklewarne239 11 місяців тому

    I'm from Cornwall Ben and we do jam first on our scones..great videos by the way look forward to more in the future good luck Devonian lad. Cheers

  • @chrispytree
    @chrispytree Рік тому

    Another great adventure from my favorite travel vlogers

  • @travelingfrogman
    @travelingfrogman Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing Ben! Awesome video!

  • @oceantree5000
    @oceantree5000 Рік тому

    Heck yeah! Been too long since the last train video. Thanks, brother.

  • @AJ_UK_LIVE
    @AJ_UK_LIVE Рік тому +1

    This seemed pretty relaxing for you guys! You don't have to have mad loud music all the time haha

  • @carolinehenderson1292
    @carolinehenderson1292 Рік тому

    Another great vlog from you and Catarina Benjamin always enjoy them ❤

  • @Zaraa-z2e
    @Zaraa-z2e 10 місяців тому

    Welcome to Iraq, and I hope that you will return again to visit Iraq and visit Basra And Najaf 🌹🇮🇶💙

  • @Tom-jc3nm
    @Tom-jc3nm 11 місяців тому

    Another top video as always Ben 🫡, hope you both enjoyed the trip

  • @harryg3639
    @harryg3639 Рік тому +2

    Much better Ben , nice seeing the real Iraq , very informative and entertainiing

  • @jacksjacks9927
    @jacksjacks9927 Рік тому +1

    Best part about ur vids is cat wat a lovely girl she is, an angel, hope u treat her well as she's ur biggest asset

  • @bren70ssss94
    @bren70ssss94 Рік тому +14

    The people are so friendly arent they , Kat is so cool never whinging and complaining

  • @Depstha
    @Depstha Рік тому +1

    Great stuff as always mate. ❤

  • @shawnmurphy2047
    @shawnmurphy2047 Рік тому

    The pre-train trip meal looked so delicious ❤

  • @kimblecheat
    @kimblecheat Рік тому +3

    Always wanted to go to Iraq. You certainly make it seem possible. Cheers you two. Keep it up.

  • @wickedocity3545
    @wickedocity3545 Рік тому +9

    You were pulling on the fidge from the wrong side. lol

  • @RL-yo1wp
    @RL-yo1wp Рік тому +1

    Great video. I can’t wait for more videos from Iraq.
    I’m the one that complains for more videos Mate. All the way from New York. Noisy city for sure.
    Iraq is nice and the people are really friendly.

  • @Slykkpkins
    @Slykkpkins Рік тому

    Perfect, you go where vou lead to go.... you have an Angel both you n Cat. Very well done.

  • @victoriaaletaaustria2817
    @victoriaaletaaustria2817 Рік тому +1

    The ever-no fuss Katerina! I like you. I remember Alinchik of Mr. Bald, no fuss too.

  • @_LC__
    @_LC__ Рік тому

    You and kat are perfect duo, definetly need more trips with you pair in the future, loving the iraq vids, keep it up.

  • @Ryane994
    @Ryane994 Рік тому +11

    And I thought the megabus from Glasgow to London was bad 🤣 love your videos Ben, you & Cat make a great team 😊 suuuiii ⚽️

  • @clocky1990
    @clocky1990 Рік тому

    Mate you are smashing it! None of this forced fuggery you see from most travel vlogs. would be great to see some more of you an bald in the future, the bants never gets old😂safe travels my friend 🤘🏻!

  • @jamaljoseph2306
    @jamaljoseph2306 Рік тому +1

    You two will be good a good couple. 👍

  • @bobroberts8264
    @bobroberts8264 Рік тому +1

    It was really nice to see Catarina open up more on this one, and those toilets looked hardcore, how do people get by without normal toilets man, our arses truly are blessed lol

  • @EastUpperGooner
    @EastUpperGooner Рік тому

    Another banger! Really enjoying the Iraq vids! What are Cat's socials?

  • @harvey22
    @harvey22 Рік тому

    You two are the best! Crack on. Richard in Reno

  • @krisjames4276
    @krisjames4276 3 місяці тому

    Great video guys. Love x❤❤

  • @CaseyWiggin
    @CaseyWiggin Рік тому

    The train looks so clean. Safe journey

    • @ahnadm
      @ahnadm Рік тому +2

      nope, unsafe and unclean

  • @damianmaher1032
    @damianmaher1032 Рік тому +1

    Sometimes if u turn the TV 📺 on after the train leaves it has a direct camera to front of train 🚉, wellthe ones in Australia do

  • @thomasthgersen
    @thomasthgersen Рік тому

    Hi from Denmark ❤ , hope you have a great trip,X😄😀

  • @djh2633
    @djh2633 Рік тому +2

    I didn't realize it got that cold in Iraq. Its a shame they don't clean up the garbage!

  • @sicr7373
    @sicr7373 Рік тому

    A two "Ah Ha" video!......Love it! 😄😄👍👍

  • @TB.....
    @TB..... Рік тому

    Love these adventures.

  • @craigcochrane1837
    @craigcochrane1837 Рік тому +1

    Forgot to mention about you Ben, you are far more natural these days. You don't have the " youtube voice " anymore. Are you going to do Australia at any point. ??

  • @debbieanne7962
    @debbieanne7962 Рік тому +6

    I'd travel on the sleeper train. Used plenty of those toilets travelling through Asia. Squatting is actually a better way to toilet as is squatting when giving birth. I remember Kurdistan being beautiful from your last visit. Iraq home to the first civilization on the banks of the Euphrates and Tigris rivers

  • @victorius_thrilla
    @victorius_thrilla Рік тому +7

    Wow? I worked there in Iraq a lot, between 2009 and 2015, but ut was dangerous back in these days, so I never traveled there. A lot of beautiful changes there.

  • @tedtimmis8135
    @tedtimmis8135 Місяць тому +1

    Katarina is adorable.

    • @tedtimmis8135
      @tedtimmis8135 Місяць тому +1

      Actually, curvy and adorable. Always upbeat. Always affable.

  • @Jemool83
    @Jemool83 Рік тому

    Easy benji... love ya videos... habeebi int.. yala haha... the guy in the beginning was asking where your from and u said Ben, then he said what country is that haha...

  • @booneman50036
    @booneman50036 3 місяці тому

    Glad to see Iraq doing good! OIF vet

  • @redpill-12345
    @redpill-12345 2 місяці тому +1

    This is soooo much better than any first class sleeper train in
    India, thats surprising

  • @iankendrick5282
    @iankendrick5282 Рік тому

    Loved it brill

  • @johnappel5528
    @johnappel5528 Рік тому

    The food looks amazing

  • @MrRoughknuckles
    @MrRoughknuckles Рік тому +1

    Kat got a Kold in the marshes. Love your videos betterin bald

  • @aviadilo
    @aviadilo Рік тому

    Ben, you say it's cold, it's freezing, but you're wearing a T-shirt! Put on a jacket, mate! Enjoying your and Catarina's Iraqi adventures!

  • @ChandChandramukhi
    @ChandChandramukhi Рік тому

    What a beautiful town was Basra! I cannot believe that after all the wars and crisis those ottoman houses survived. It looks a bit like Egypt or Albania or India.

  • @mesoiq
    @mesoiq 9 місяців тому +2

    8:07 💀💀💀💀💀💀
    Any ways it's been great watching u having fun in Iraq
    and it's more fun watching Iraqi's confused by foreigners we don't get that many tourists 😂

  • @Ditcha1
    @Ditcha1 Рік тому +2

    Getting better than Mr Bald loving it

  • @gihanmoonasinghe8090
    @gihanmoonasinghe8090 Рік тому

    Great content

  • @Jimwaugh8
    @Jimwaugh8 Рік тому

    “We are shattered”, definitely sums up your travels 😅

  • @anverk
    @anverk Рік тому +1

    Shukran means thank-you and if you add Jazeelan to the end it means thanks a lot

  • @Lina_wisam_aldabbagh
    @Lina_wisam_aldabbagh Рік тому +1

    2:46
    lol he thought benjamin was the name of your countrey 🫨🫨🥲

  • @melissasanford3602
    @melissasanford3602 Рік тому +1

    Any plans for an Iran trip? I know it is complicated with a Brit passport but it can still be done.

  • @sonofawhisp
    @sonofawhisp Рік тому

    stay safe brother

  • @joshcowham8668
    @joshcowham8668 Рік тому

    Quality as usual Ben & Kat

  • @abuturabshah65
    @abuturabshah65 7 місяців тому

    GOD BLESS YOU VERY NICE INFORMATIVE VIDEO I LOVE TRAIN JOURNEY

  • @wherestheparty_
    @wherestheparty_ 11 місяців тому

    ah man! I only visited Kurdistan 3 years ago, they were making sure at the border that I didn`t leave down south to Bagdad, not sure if it was for safety reasons or because I`m a solo female traveler but I would really love to visit Bagdad.

  • @bcaominh
    @bcaominh Рік тому +1

    Belt and Road Initiative- here we come!

  • @vanninintallinn
    @vanninintallinn 6 місяців тому +1

    That toilet looked no worse than anywhere else in the world or did the camera fail to pick up on something? The whole in the ground was OK and you’d probably not want to make contact with a seat anyway but maintaining balance on a moving train is hard.