Flying to Africa's Most DANGEROUS Country: AIR BURKINA

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  • Опубліковано 23 лип 2022
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    I took a flight to one of the most dangerous countries in Africa to take a flight on the national airline of Burkina Faso: Air Burkina.
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  • @jooei2810
    @jooei2810 Рік тому +332

    What separates you from these other flight / travel channels is that you put yourself on the line, taking the less travelled road and giving us a glimpse on the rougher side of the world. Love it!
    Never change Noel!

    • @christophermoriarty7843
      @christophermoriarty7843 Рік тому +3

      100%

    • @SimplyCheryl
      @SimplyCheryl Рік тому +1

      Yes!!

    • @simonperry8569
      @simonperry8569 Рік тому +18

      Emm. He literally went straight from the airport to a high quality hotel.

    • @emleecee
      @emleecee Рік тому +16

      @@simonperry8569 I mean, in my opinion, it’s better than not going at all; a dudes also gotta be realistic about safety and minimizing risk wherever you can is an understandable, normal thing to do.

    • @HontasFarmer80
      @HontasFarmer80 Рік тому

      @fgfghjkggdfdghjfgfjh THIS Noel is fine but Bald and Bankrupt would go to Africa to get out an talk to people. _He'd also have went to find out and record a bit of _*_actual music from Burkina_*_ and use that under his footage _*_rather than generic "African" drum music_*_ that's probably from Harlem NY_ . Then he'd have a beer with the rebels after walking out to hear from them on foot.

  • @cameronaberdeenuk1260
    @cameronaberdeenuk1260 Рік тому +290

    Blimey....all credit to this man. I stopped watching all other travel vloggers ages ago because most just seem to want Presidential type service but Noel invests his time and sometimes risks his health (the overnight Indian bus journey for example) - what an eye-opener journey this was - well done to him.

    • @ketobeginner1591
      @ketobeginner1591 Рік тому +4

      Have you ever thought about reviewing the hotels that you stay at

    • @themakerstoolbox9688
      @themakerstoolbox9688 Рік тому +7

      Check out Bald and Bankrupt for similar content.

    • @aaaaplay
      @aaaaplay Рік тому +5

      I know what you mean. I've gone right through Noel's back catalogue of videos. Searching for other UA-camrs with a similar style and outlook can be difficult. I'd recommend Josh Cahill, he even meets up with Noel.

    • @michaela7100
      @michaela7100 Рік тому +1

      He's way ahead of Paul Mucus

    • @productionz9445
      @productionz9445 Рік тому +1

      Ayo , your from Aberdeen?
      Me to bro

  • @mattyross4002
    @mattyross4002 Рік тому +81

    Hi Noel, my buddy sadly passed not long ago and he loved your channel. Thank you for bringing back the memories of us chatting about your channel for me to enjoy. Stay safe ❤️

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  Рік тому +27

      Hi Matty, truly sorry to hear about your friend. Thinking of you ✈️

  • @bennymav81
    @bennymav81 Рік тому +40

    Air Burkina looked great. Meal service, clean toilet and a nice soft landing - so that makes them better than Ryanair!

  • @ricequin
    @ricequin Рік тому +36

    I’ve been interested in Burkina Faso since we had a guy from there act as a French teaching assistant at my high school. He was a fascinating guy with incredible energy and the biggest smile.

  • @PlanesTrainsEverything
    @PlanesTrainsEverything Рік тому +33

    One of my three favourite capital cities - Ouagadougou, Antananarivo and Tegucigalpa. Never been to any of them, but always keep them handy for the occasional pub quiz. Great video (as per usual).

    • @moduleapothem6446
      @moduleapothem6446 11 місяців тому +2

      what about sri jayawardenepura kotte

    • @6ltk
      @6ltk 2 місяці тому +2

      Ngerulmud is good to

  • @thabomabuza7340
    @thabomabuza7340 Рік тому +18

    Love how the music matches the culture of the place you are in.

  • @Buckshon1953
    @Buckshon1953 4 місяці тому +5

    Ah, Ouagadougou. It was on my bucket list many years ago when the country was called Upper Volta, and was my second-last stop after about two yers in Africa as a 25-6 year old journalist (spent most of my time in Rhodesia turning to Zimbabwe) I was there about a week and only had enough money left to stay at a really slummy hotel except for two nights at the end of my stay, when I wrote a story about the place for a Canadian news agency,. I just wanted to produce a story with a dateline - Ouagadougou. This is truly a bucket-list place for serious travellers.

  • @whathasxgottodowithit3919.
    @whathasxgottodowithit3919. Рік тому +57

    It looked a lot less stressful than coming back through Heathrow immigration

    • @sudbtd
      @sudbtd 10 місяців тому +1

      Somehow you always manage to get detained...

  • @kzeb245
    @kzeb245 Рік тому +32

    You went to my country !!! I love it there i feel more safe in Burkina than i do in USA. I can’t wait to go back home and visit my family. You made me smile thank you so much for visiting. We welcome you again.

    • @rpscorp9457
      @rpscorp9457 Рік тому

      munchausen by proxy

    • @annalouise9588
      @annalouise9588 Рік тому +1

      I would love to go to burkina, I have heard the people are amazing and I love the flag!

  • @mxyzptlyk
    @mxyzptlyk Рік тому +22

    Another great amusing video from Noel. Paperwork, Visa, who need them! This is Africa! When I lived in Nigeria I had all the necessary "stuff". No one at Immigration ever checked it entering or leaving the country. My "fixer" had money poking out of my Passport and he walked me to the front of the line, held up the Passport. The banknotes were collected without us ever stopping and with that we had cleared Customs and Immigration.

  • @insertchannelnamehere632
    @insertchannelnamehere632 Рік тому +4

    I like how honest you are and not overdramatizing everything

  • @my_adventures67
    @my_adventures67 Рік тому +129

    Nothing better than to watch another one of Noel Phillips’ awesome videos on a Sunday night here in Australia 😊

    • @matts1544
      @matts1544 Рік тому +1

      Same here!

    • @Brettski_1234
      @Brettski_1234 Рік тому +2

      Same here my usual Sunday night routine

    • @Mat-xe8pt
      @Mat-xe8pt Рік тому +5

      Same, Sunday night routine from Adelaide!

    • @RavenLion1326
      @RavenLion1326 Рік тому +4

      Also good to watch on Sunday morning here in The United States

    • @kevinvanbever8490
      @kevinvanbever8490 Рік тому +2

      Same , from a loyal follower from Perth !

  • @DannyA3579
    @DannyA3579 Рік тому +31

    Hey Noel! As always a fantastic video. I watched Cahill’s most recent vid and I thought he said he was joining “Nile” for an African adventure but now I’m thinking he said Noel.
    If that’s the next move, I’m excited to see what’s in store.
    I do have 1 question (especially since in this vid you traveled to a “dangerous” place) - Have you ever been genuinely afraid for your safety while traveling to some of the locations you’ve been to?
    Make that 2 questions - If yes, where was that?
    Safe travels.

  • @mountainman9380
    @mountainman9380 Рік тому +7

    What a lovely hotel room in wagadoodoo. The people seem very friendly. Above all the weather is perfect. Cheers 😊

  • @adamchandler8834
    @adamchandler8834 Рік тому +14

    I really like your videos, especially those ones with the less known more exotic airlines like this one 👍

  • @KevinJones-qp9er
    @KevinJones-qp9er Рік тому +37

    Hats off Noel for going to a place most of us at home would just give a wide berth , why we all love your channel 👍

  • @rodneyboulton6410
    @rodneyboulton6410 Рік тому +2

    Been binge watching your videos over the last few months, and today I've finally caught up. I do love your channel

  • @jerrylancs8690
    @jerrylancs8690 Рік тому

    Fantastic video as always Noel! Hope you enjoyed your mini bar beer. Thanks for your continuing travels through that beautiful continent.

  • @EMTevjorgensen
    @EMTevjorgensen Рік тому +3

    What an interesting place to visit. I always love flying on the E-175, it's such a speedy comfortable plane, hard to beat the single seat in business class when flying solo.

  • @karenhall6216
    @karenhall6216 Рік тому +10

    Well done Noel! You can tell you're slightly pleased that all went smoothly with your foray into Waga do do do! Keep safe.

  • @tramlad2
    @tramlad2 Рік тому +2

    Loving the Africa trip Noel, keep safe mate, you do go that extra mile taking us to places we will likely never see, brilliant mate

  • @serge9808
    @serge9808 Рік тому +7

    that was quite a pleasant journey, wasn't it? loved it!; I personally find the African francophone people the friendliest; what a good choice of country Noel 👍👍

  • @SimplyCheryl
    @SimplyCheryl Рік тому +1

    I’m so glad you go to places other travel bloggers don’t… it’s so interesting!! Loved coming with you on this journey!

  • @Papershields001
    @Papershields001 Рік тому +4

    Burkina actually looked pretty straight forward and nothing to worry about at all. Quite lovely.

  • @kawangkwok5262
    @kawangkwok5262 Рік тому +9

    Really glad you can make a trip and freight review of airlines and a city, that are unfamiliar in developed countries, at least we can see how do these cities and airline is like, thanks Noel. Watching at night in Hong Kong :)

  • @ryanchamberlain4102
    @ryanchamberlain4102 Рік тому +2

    Great video Noel can’t wait to see the next places you visit in Africa

  • @paulm8796
    @paulm8796 Рік тому +1

    It’s amazing that Noel’s job takes him to all these countries. Good morning from New York

  • @thaimaxcan
    @thaimaxcan Рік тому +22

    It is always wonderful to follow you in all those African countries airports . I notice that you have basic knowledge of French which is useful in many Afracan country.

  • @camotech1314
    @camotech1314 Рік тому +2

    I love how excited he gets going into new places he's not been before ☺️

  • @andrewmcivor42
    @andrewmcivor42 Рік тому +2

    Very interesting - thanks for taking us along for a trip to places most of us will never visit

  • @explorewithahsann
    @explorewithahsann Рік тому +4

    a very genuine and honest vlog by our favorite mr. noel

  • @jooei2810
    @jooei2810 Рік тому +11

    Two hour flight and a meal service, you won’t get that from Finnair!

    • @Canleaf08
      @Canleaf08 Рік тому +1

      I got a meal when I flew with NORRA on their Embraer in Biz Class. My flight was like 3 hours.

  • @bsr6823
    @bsr6823 Рік тому

    I am impressed they have a stocked minibar! Looks like a nice place to visit really. Nice flight as well.

  • @walterlv01
    @walterlv01 Рік тому +13

    This might be the most excited I've ever seen Noel after arriving someplace - he looks like a giddy schoolboy once he's in Ouaga. So awesome.

  • @davidwellden5165
    @davidwellden5165 Рік тому +1

    Excellent video Noel, really enjoyed it and a loo review as well !!

  • @redbaron4600
    @redbaron4600 Рік тому +3

    A sunny sunday and a spectacular new video from Noel. What a weekend🙂.

  • @aslobos
    @aslobos Рік тому +1

    So happy you arrived safely. ✈✈ 🙏🙏

  • @austinlallison
    @austinlallison Рік тому +2

    I too have had a weird interest in Burkina Faso! Glad you got to go there!

  • @DiecastPowderCoating
    @DiecastPowderCoating Рік тому +1

    Great video Noel. You absolutely amaze me the places you go.
    Take care out there.

  • @paincreatesfame
    @paincreatesfame Рік тому +9

    So many other travel channels would never dare of going on the crazy journeys you go on and that's why I love this because you don't hesitate to show us the good, the bad, the ugly, and everything in between. Seeing the smaller/less-travelled parts of the world has always been so fascinating to me :)

  • @markstedman4592
    @markstedman4592 Рік тому +2

    Loved this Noel thanks for a great video again

  • @johncairns7433
    @johncairns7433 Рік тому +1

    Love your content Noel, I couldn't do what you do, as in travel alone to all those weird and wonderful Countries. Looking forward to your next episode.

  • @karijordan4930
    @karijordan4930 7 місяців тому +1

    So glad u arrived safely & that u felt safe once u got to ur hotel room. I have 2 say, I'm glad u only stayed the night. God bless & a hello 2 Ms.Rachel & ur lovely kids!

  • @EverythingFlight
    @EverythingFlight Рік тому

    Man, loved your content. It really inspires us to improve ourselves and our channel. Keep it up!

  • @Turtleanju
    @Turtleanju Рік тому

    I love all your little transitions like the loo review and the ad read really adds a bit of character

  • @Leanne23240
    @Leanne23240 Рік тому

    Looking forward to watching this Noel! Love your videos

  • @nealsokay3243
    @nealsokay3243 11 місяців тому

    Awesome stuff Noel, looks like a great experience in Bakino.

  • @itz.doubledee2237
    @itz.doubledee2237 Рік тому +17

    I’ve always wondered why South Africa have a lot of London east names I wish Noel would do a colab with Josh for air Greenland new airbus A330 Neo delivery flight by far the best YT AV geeks could watch all day long

  • @BuzzieBee77
    @BuzzieBee77 Рік тому

    Greetings from Australia Noel...Been watching a few of your uploads lately.. Bloody love'em.

  • @palmtraveller2177
    @palmtraveller2177 Рік тому +14

    Noel - as a 19 year old recently coming out of a long depression seeing your videos, the environments and overall your brilliant presence has helped out an unbelievable amount. I hope to one day meet you, and would LOVE to start my own travel vlogs but realise how hard it actually is! All the best buddy, keep them coming. Ill be subscribing to your PPL vlogs too as a wanna-be 737-8 Pilot! Cheers! 🌴
    Owen

    • @brittneylyntalks
      @brittneylyntalks 4 місяці тому

      Hope you’re doing well a year later. Agreed on the power of his videos. Believe in the beauty of your dreams❤

  • @mjbsen
    @mjbsen Рік тому +5

    When I saw the title I thought wow he must be going to Chad or Somalia............ I lived in Burkina and other West African countries for most of my life. Yes there are real problems due to the general unrest across the Sahel and some awful events but which have been mainly in the north although yes there were some nasty attacks in Ouaga a few years ago. However Burkina remains one of the most friendly and wonderful places to visit in Africa and I am glad that after your continual "nervousness" during the video you gave such a good review to "the Land of Incorruptible People" and to Air Burkina which I have flown regularly on since the 1980s and never had any problems (unlike most other airlines in the region). Sad that you are not staying long enough to get a real flavour of this wonderful city.

  • @fleurkus
    @fleurkus Рік тому +1

    Very impressed with the aircraft, very clean and not a bad meal for a short flight. The hotel looks nice too. Enjoy.xx

  • @sleepytabby9113
    @sleepytabby9113 9 місяців тому

    Only saw half of this video on Facebook (technical issues) so searched for Noel on UA-cam. So glad everything was ok with Burkina Faso. Great channel, subscribed 😁❤

  • @MummyJilly
    @MummyJilly Рік тому +1

    I really enjoyed the Agadoo joke, laughed out loud. And great to hear a fellow ‘cob’ speaker!!

  • @durstin8er
    @durstin8er Рік тому +1

    Hey noel your videos have inspired me to get out and travel more. Thank you so much for blogging. Keep up the great work

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  Рік тому

      Thank you Nick! Good luck with your travels!

  • @darrenpaulschofield5268
    @darrenpaulschofield5268 Рік тому +1

    Great vid, brought back memories of working in Burkina

  • @annettewalter2273
    @annettewalter2273 Рік тому +1

    The hotel room and the aeroplane seemed clean and the seats looked really comfortable.

  • @ayb100
    @ayb100 Рік тому +3

    I never miss any of your videos because you are brave and you always take the road less travelled :) Good Job Noel :)

  • @Bad_Karma1968
    @Bad_Karma1968 Рік тому +6

    Noel as always an interesting vlog
    Interesting choice of destination 😁
    The aircraft seems clean and new which is good
    Food looked pretty good to

  • @spilldetea0841
    @spilldetea0841 Рік тому

    I come from Burkina Faso and we face many struggles but I love it here

  • @TheShootinStar
    @TheShootinStar Рік тому

    You're a very brave man. Thanks for the video!!

  • @fadyhocheimy
    @fadyhocheimy Рік тому +2

    Great stuff Noel. I live in Gambia and I’m so glad to see you visit West Africa. For sure sharing this on twitter. Do you have a twitter account?

  • @bwolper
    @bwolper Рік тому

    I loved your enthusiasm once you arrived to your hotel.

  • @glenyosa3777
    @glenyosa3777 11 місяців тому

    Hi Noel. On your next trip to Africa, please consider flying to Zambia. There is a pretty cool airline called Proflight Zambia. They fly mostly domestic but they also flya to Johannesburg South Africa and have just launched a new service to Cape Town. They fly a fleet of Jetstream 41, CRJ 100/200 and a Boeing 737-500. Zambia also has very cool places you can visit like Livingstone where you can see the Victoria falls. The people are also very friendly and you will definitely feel the love.

  • @ScottWineGuy
    @ScottWineGuy Рік тому +3

    Great video! Enjoy that mini-bar beer...Cheers!

  • @J_J1711
    @J_J1711 Рік тому

    I've always liked the Embraer 175! You made it, keep safe!

  • @mukhtarhaddadbelem5341
    @mukhtarhaddadbelem5341 Рік тому +1

    Hi Noel,
    Thank you for visiting my country Burkina Faso and for your kind words about Air Burkina. You are very kind and funny. I like your style.

    • @vestigex
      @vestigex Рік тому

      my family’s taking me there and im worried, is it bad or no?

    • @KingDavidMysterio23
      @KingDavidMysterio23 8 місяців тому

      @@vestigex i don't know if you already went but im from burkina faso it's safe and you have nothing to worry about you'll have a wonderful time :)

  • @kitdouglas9295
    @kitdouglas9295 Рік тому

    I like this video, it’s good to see you buzzing to be in a country.

  • @ThemeParksAndAttractions
    @ThemeParksAndAttractions Рік тому

    Great video Noel!!

  • @GregCheekSpeaks
    @GregCheekSpeaks 5 місяців тому

    Amazing as always Noel!

  • @Dylan-bh6uj
    @Dylan-bh6uj Рік тому +11

    As usual, a fantastic video! I'm really enjoying the Africa trips, I hope there are more to come.

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  Рік тому +4

      Thanks Dylan! Yes plenty more on the way over the coming weeks!

  • @JK-dv3qe
    @JK-dv3qe Рік тому +1

    seemed like a pretty good flight!

  • @STUDIODAKWAHALAMINAMINORIGINAL

    Finally, we can see your back! Nice vids bro! Love them!

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  Рік тому +1

      Glad you like them!

    • @STUDIODAKWAHALAMINAMINORIGINAL
      @STUDIODAKWAHALAMINAMINORIGINAL Рік тому

      @@noelphilips hopefully you can produce more videos. Some of us do not the luxury to travel around the world. So, your videos are really inspiring! ♥️♥️♥️🇲🇾

  • @husak8737
    @husak8737 10 місяців тому +1

    I have family in Burkina Faso and because of the safety problems it's been a long time since I haven't seen them. I kind of feel good to see the airport once again and just for that a huge thanks ❤
    However if anyone wants to fly Air Burkina, beware cause you might get any checked bags loaded in the next flight...

  • @tomernst1185
    @tomernst1185 Рік тому +2

    Wow. I think i never saw you this visibly nervous about traveling into a certain country. Must be a real adventure to go to Burkina Faso.

  • @teazerfemi
    @teazerfemi Рік тому

    You are such a fantastic man, Noel, thanks for this lovely video

  • @martinbaum5354
    @martinbaum5354 Рік тому +2

    great stuff - really enjoyed that. Air Burkina looks pretty decent compared to our Euro budget airlines!

  • @AmadouDiallo-ip1pm
    @AmadouDiallo-ip1pm Рік тому

    Great video as always, Noel 🙏🙏🙏

  • @sithonsithon1012
    @sithonsithon1012 Рік тому +5

    Your french is quite good. I quite enjoyed this one Noel.

  • @SkyHighGuys
    @SkyHighGuys Рік тому +1

    Just seeing a new video to watch makes the whole day better. I’ve been watching your 3 year old videos while waiting haha. Hope your travels are going well.
    I’d love to watch you fly air new zealend. And maybe walk the road of Mordor 👀👀

  • @rmfalco6288
    @rmfalco6288 Рік тому +1

    Imagine someone waiting urgently to use the loo and they are just hearing you talk to yourself about how nice the loo is etc... Just great :).

  • @britishjohn04
    @britishjohn04 Рік тому +1

    Another good one Noel.

  • @alokoreyunus2543
    @alokoreyunus2543 2 місяці тому

    I did my Master thesis in Kosmoro in Burkina Faso. Those people are extremely friendly and always want to help.

  • @edwright3985
    @edwright3985 3 місяці тому +1

    You are a braver man than me Noel. I have had an interest in Burkina Faso for a long time but always worried about safety. Thanks for doing it for me!

    • @wynter2651
      @wynter2651 11 днів тому

      Im from there, Jihadist are only in the North but Wagner has helped out a lot. Very friendly country, capital is pretty safe too except for the traffic

  • @richardaustinaustin1890
    @richardaustinaustin1890 Рік тому

    Interesting as usual Noel, thanks. Hotel looks nice?

  • @dennisalexandercabico9481
    @dennisalexandercabico9481 Рік тому

    Safe Travels, Noel 🙏🙏👍👍👍.. Good luck 👍👍..

  • @lincolncityful1
    @lincolncityful1 Рік тому +4

    Good old Noel going to the places others won’t tread 👌

  • @MyBallsRBest
    @MyBallsRBest Рік тому +3

    Should have shown some more of Ouaga….and the people….it’s an interesting place…

  • @gaz7560
    @gaz7560 Рік тому

    Excellent as always. My first flight when I was 16yrs old was on a Tarom Ilyushin il-18 Luton to Bucharest . If you see any out there please put the clip of it in one of your videos

  • @CodeBlue_EMT-P
    @CodeBlue_EMT-P Рік тому +24

    I’m a former US Government travel agent and it’s awesome, through you Noel, to see the places that I’ve only reserved travelers to.

  • @ojosef4608
    @ojosef4608 Рік тому

    I am happy you liked it and your fears were all about what you heard or read and not your own experience. It's always advised to experience yourself rather than from the eyes and mouths of others.

  • @ShadowfinderMusic
    @ShadowfinderMusic Місяць тому +1

    "You can skip all the traffic on this highway" - absolutely NO cars in view on the way

  • @Cloken100
    @Cloken100 Рік тому +47

    Question for Noel: What do you say when security/border guards ask what’s the purpose of your stay? Do they accept this is your job, or have they ever got funny about your short stays and flight hopping?

    • @c898dba
      @c898dba Рік тому +2

      I’m pretty sure he says he “runs a media production company”. I remember he included such a conversation in one of his videos as to why he was travelling during covid restrictions.

  • @TheHobartAviationFan
    @TheHobartAviationFan Рік тому +1

    The Plane you were on XT-ABZ only came into the Air Burkina fleet in 2019, before that it flew with Royal Jordanian!

  • @SoydeCubaCompay
    @SoydeCubaCompay Рік тому +1

    very professional way of filming. nice video.

  • @yilunliu4900
    @yilunliu4900 Рік тому +1

    Noel - nice video. Will be cool if you have the opportunity to tour around the city as well. Super curious

  • @fjphoto23
    @fjphoto23 Рік тому +1

    Best travel/aviation YT channel.

  • @trashcan209
    @trashcan209 Рік тому +1

    the animations he made are really creative

  • @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling

    Hi Noel, one flight I've not seen you do is one to Ascension Island South Atlantic. I think that would be a good one with background on their part in the 'Conflict' and Intercept site. Just an idea.

    • @paulmorrisashton7835
      @paulmorrisashton7835 Рік тому

      Hi Chris, my daughter was on Ascension Island last Sat/Sun she's cabin crew for airlink. There is only one hotel on the island which is not good. Covid restrictions are still in place maybe being lifted sometime in Aug, one needs a special permit from st helena gov to travel to Ascension either contractor or military