Fleeing Ukraine During War (Nearly Impossible)
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
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Fleeing Ukraine During War (Almost Impossible)
What did you stumble across at that religious based border crossing??
Bro absolutely no clue. No Christian’s allowed apparently 😂
In the end of September, the Hasidic pilgrims from Israel, USA and worldwide visit Uman for their annual religious event on the occasion of the Jewish New Year, at the tomb of a rabbi.
@@romchykk3 There ya have it folks! Mystery solved
@@romchykk3 Sounds like utter b******* and another reason for Jews to put their foot on all the other people in the world
@@romchykk3that's not cool to reject people based on religion especially during a war. That's incredibly xenophobic especially since Christians donate so much money to Jewish causes.
rip to the lil black kitty who lost its fight to the cold
Yeah man stuff like that breaks my heart. I was just thinking how awesome this video was too when that showed up. It's good he didn't cut it out though, keeps things real. Though I personally could have done without seeing that :(
This is probably the most honest travel vlog I have ever seen. Nothing is washed or biased in presentation. What you see is what he sees.
You've never seen Bald and Bankrupt, Harald Baldr, Simon Wilson and Gabriel Traveler
Try Vagrant Holiday or Bald and Bankrupt, those guy are batsh## jackasses
@@dickriggles942They are good too. But this guy has a "less aggressive" and very laid-back way of showing us his journey without putting himself too much in the foreground.
@@dickriggles942 Bald and Bankrupt is a fuckin weirdo
@@dickriggles942 this one is a lot better. More chill than those you mentioned.
How does this only have 179 views? You make great stuff.
Thank u my friend! Share with your friends :)
@@SmallBrainedAmerican did u rent a car???;;;;;;
I agree, this is above average content.
All of his videos are so real and raw. Good stuff!!
He's getting views now
Dude it’s so cool how you straight up chill with the locals. You got a likable personality and a good heart. Keep up this content its amazing
This video touched me.
I'm from the UK and lived in Kyiv from July 2020 until the big war started, when I had to leave. I love Ukraine and its people more than anywhere else in the world, and like you said I also felt at peace there.
I've been back several times since the war started, and weirdly enough, despite bombs falling 700m from me in Kyiv and constant air raid alerts, the feeling of peace I feel there remains❤
Guess it's all propaganda.
that's interesting... do you know why do you have this feeling despite the war? is it Patriot or something else?
Wow I’m from US and the news here makes it seem like no one can enter Ukraine even if they’re from there unless they’re entering to fight in the war
After having met Ukranians who have spread into Europe since after the war, it has made me want to visit Ukraine after. They've all been more than a bit wild like in this video, but very nice. I'm expecting some slavic/ex-Soviet traits to remain, like certain incivilities I've seen in countries that believe themselves to be more "civilized" like Czech, but I actually can't even imagine anyone can act worse than Czechs so I'll be ready for whatever.
>despite bombs falling 700m from me in Kyiv
Are you dumb?
Your channel deeply inspires me to never leave my couch.
As a ukrainian myself, I hope u come back some time later, maybe when the war is over, to visit some other cities! Awesome vid bro!
If I had the money and Americans were allowed to vacation, I'd visit Kyiv whether Putin was hucking ordinance at y'all or not. Slava, homie!
will take awhile to rebuild those cities
@@omarrichardson7007 In most of them there isnt too much destructuon
Dude I love ure spirit !
I've met some Ukranians in Europe since the war, since they're spread across Europe, and it makes me want to visit Ukraine afterwards. They've all been more than a little bit wild, like in this video, but extremely friendly and outgoing more than other slavic/ex-Soviet countries I've been to.
I relate to your struggle, I never want to work a real job again. I spent over 10 years doing something that I absolutely despised. I just can't do it anymore. I'm now pursuing something I love and even though I'm poor, I'm happier than I've ever been. Like an enormous weight has been lifted from my shoulders
I had the exact same feelings when I visited Ukraine (Im German). This country is amazing and I hope I can go back soon. Hope the war ends soon! The Ukrainians are amazing people and I don't want them to suffer.
wow I love. these videos. They are the most real videos of traveling that I ve ever seen.
You’re gunna inspire people to do similar things I would imagine….
Hearing you speak of the freedom spiritually was awe-some.
real
I’ve watched so many of your videos in the last few days! Thank you for providing some of the best travel vlogs I’ve seen on UA-cam, I love this style. Keep doing your good work ❤ from Canada 🇨🇦
there's nothing cool about being vegan or woke. Just to state some facts.
@@agustinenzoa4447Nobody asked what you think. She was clearly just leaving a nice comment.
The beginning of the video where you explained how happy you felt although you were physically tired was really beautiful I feel like all humans should seek that in life it is not just about money
"Gestures to GTFO" LOL...your commentary is hilarious. I am a Canadian citizen now but originally from Odessa Ukraine. Really enjoying your videos.
Welcome to Canada 🙌
19:10 That old man told you to dress up warmer so you don't get freezing like that. Good vids, maan.
Best travel content ever. I like how u dont sugar coat every damn thing like other people do
Dude, I don't know you....but I'm so happy for you hearing your joy. All the best!
It's great to hear someone saying 'This is exactly what I want to do' Spot on man, keep having fun.
I was just recommended your channel from a friend that also loves travel vlogs. Enjoying this so far. You seem like my kind of people.
A real travel vlog with a seemingly random dude doing some insane stuff. We need the reality more often here on YT.
Don't know how and why I was so invested till the end 😂You have a cool way of telling your journey 👍🏾👍🏾
I am Ukrainian living in US for 26 years. My family is in Ukraine and it’s heart breaking what my people have to live through. I visit Kiev 4 year ago and I was so impressed how beautiful it it and how far Ukraine came from 1997. So many little children ! Beautiful! Glory to Ukraine and its brave people! May God help Ukraine!🙏
The sign seen on 13:40 is a towns name, but due to certain letters being taped off it makes the sign say "I love State automobile inspection (basically cops)"
Awesome to hear/see someone live their dream. 👍
It can be your dream too just work super hard and save up for a few months and not spend your money on stupid stuff then you can travel a few times a year and staying within budget:)goodluck friend
I have been binging your video's. Love the positive and adventurous energy!
I used to fill three bottles with almost boiling water. Make sure they're sturdy enough to not open of course....one in each pocket and one larger one in chest pocket. You can ride pretty comfortable for a long while
Newspapers are good to just laid flat inside your coat across your abdomen.
Nice, you drove through Pecherska / Druzhby Narodiv metro station, my home from 2018-2021. I caught a brief glimpse of my apartment building at 2:28, used to shop often at that Novus.
Hey there, I don't know if anyone explained this in the comments already or not, but I am from Ukraine and I think I know what this Uman hotel situation is all about. So you just happened to come to the town of Uman when there is an annual pilgrimage to one of the very respected rabbi among the hassidic jews. He is buried in that town and there are hundreds if not thousands of Hassidic jews coming there at this time of the year every year, even when there's war. There are so many people flooding the town that the police has to make sure its all safe for them and everyone else. That's why there might've been some restrictions, especially at the time of another escalation. So that is one crazy coincidence that you decided to go there exactly when this hassidic event happens =)
😂 freakin' timing... 😅
wrong
Jews were being bussed out of Ukraine to avoid being drafted, not that Zelensky (Jewish) would draft fellow Jews.
Such a “Nazi” country with jew only zones lol
@@leshtricity dude stop it, stop blaming zelensky for the fucking war that putin started.
@@leshtricity what good stuff are you smoking? to kill so many brain cells? can I get your connect? I mean you could just google what the OP said and confirm it in literally 5 min
I LOVE that your doing what YOU want to do.
your doing what you want.
money will follow you if you follow your heart.
i appreciate the realness of this narrative. great job man
good on you dude, i wish you all the best. just found your channel and subbed
Just jumping into a foreign country without much preparation induces a weird combination of mania and panic. Your adrenaline just floods my brain. I kind of got addicted to that sense when I traveled to places where I didn’t know the language
i saw this on tik tok and watched the full video it’s amazing seeing the ups and downs and of your journey, if you’re every in north carolina i would love to meet you, this is amazing
Tell him to stop in South Carolina first and we'll all meet up. Lol
@@fuzzydunlop0507just bypass the North all together. When it comes to the Carolinas anyways. 😂
Dude all your titles are so good, I'm clicking almost all of them. Now I'm subbed. Good stuff man, stay safe out there
1:12 yeah I felt the same way. I found the people were calm, down to earth, direct. The country felt more grounded and "authentic" than places I've been in North America and western Europe.
Thats why they brought war there. Cant be having a wholesome society in the nwo
Thank You so much for your videos! Especially for your honest opinion about different places, difficulties and people.😍
P.S. another appreciation fpr making it through Ukraine and showing it to the world🙏🏼🕊️
I just bumped into your video from Japan this week and oh god, it turned out you were travelling across Ukraine during the war.. You were so brave to do that. I appreciate all the words said about my nation, and thank you for showing the world what was going on there when it had just started❤Apparently you've got a new Ukrainian follower bro :D
"The way my soul feels, liberated. I feel truly happy when I'm traveling. To me that's enough"
Right on brother
Love watching your videos plus it’s amazing how you learn a little of the languages where ever you go. Keep safe
Seeing this at 18th desember in 2023, its wild to hear him say "reallty grown to like it here, and feel very safe unlike the few other countries he has visited".
And it just instantly put me back, to when it got announced that first night, Ukraine was offically being bombed by Russia. And its such a time chapsul so be able to see these videos, and not only that, but for this dude that legit experienced Ukraine right before it got destroyed. As of now, Ukraine so unsafe, tortured and keep being bombed and tarnished to destructuion.. and my mind goes instantly to this dude, who must have many nice epic and cool memories from here, and currently seeing it being ripped to shreds.
I hope Ukraine gets free from the pain soon, and it can be rebuilt again. Be well all, i wish healthy to all of you
Dude, this was in September 2022, 6 months after the war started.
22:11 that scared tf out of me
jumpscare
Watched all your content backwards from recent till this point, love it as another small brained American, awesome man.
Please stay safe my friend. ❤
Thank you very much 🙏
Extremely Underrated Channel!!! 💯
I stayed in Ukraine for a couple of days in 2022. Nice video.
Its incredible what you do. I would love to do this also but no way too much stress and anxiety this lone traveling without speaking language I could not put myself through it. Enjoy your videos from warm of my home
I've been watching a lot of your videos recently as I just found your channel, I'm so inspired by your trusting nature and in your soul I see a truly happy and fulfilled person. it was amazing to hear you say how proud of yourself you are and how you're right where you're meant to be. not many people can say this about their life. I want to be a museum curator so I aspire to travel like you and truly immerse myself. it gives me hope that even though we want different outcomes this life path has fulfillment and purpose. I send my gratitude and good wishes!!
I love how you bleep out the cuss words after you already say it 😂😂 love your channel, I’m also from Atlanta as well 🧡🧡
“I’m not a political commentator” thank you. I’m a former political science major who worked in government and now I’m not even a registered voter. I’m sick of people forcing politics into everything when it doesn’t apply. Thank you for just saying what you are seeing and letting us make up our minds for ourselves
who else jumped when satnav audio started?
Thats amazing that your are able to do what you love. Well done 👍
The best places to take a bite and rest on Ukrainian roadtrip are gas stations. As most of them have a small restaurant inside.
I have bribed out cops in impoverished countries just to cross the border with a problem in my passport; maybe he ought to have tried, too, fifty dollars can be a small fortune for some people there.
Much love from Costa Rica bro! Love your vids, keep it up!
Well that room in Moldova only cost $23.27! Good luck to you!
Got so lucky with that one 😮💨 thank u my brotha
@@SmallBrainedAmerican to say i dont know russian u say ya niz nay;;;
@@SmallBrainedAmerican After all that rain and the bike problems I'm sure you could use that luck! Be safe out there!!
@@oransherf1089 Don't forget the "ruskie" after it or else you're just saying "I don't know." 🙂
I must admit you have some big huevos to travel to Ukraine at that time. I would have had multiple anxiety attacks 😂. Keep on keeping on!
Once the war is over I can recommend going to Odessa and Kherson, to Zhelezyn port. Great places for beach and partying. Glad you enjoyed the culture. For the future if you plan to eat on the road, I recommend ordering soup, more specifically Borsch. If its summer and you're feeling hot, order Akroshka and specify to NOT have kvass. Best of luck on your travels!
not recommend, because there are a lot of mine....(
Wow, im speechless
I am from Germany and since last year 3 ukrainiens are in my class and through your honest videos I fully understand where they are from and what the feel. I only found your chanel today (Video from India) and I must say that this has to be one of the best chanels I've ever seen. Its also really interesting for me to see how americans (at least you) view the world. Please keep posting content. Maybe you could also react to other videos or smth.. Love
wow what a video. I feel like I was there with ya. Tough trip but definitely memorable i'm sure haha.
$100 a night for that room in the middle of nowhere Moldova seems steep. I feel like you got the 3:30AM tourist rate on that room.
450 LEI is about 25 USD
"I-I-I-Think i'm having a panic attack.... Kitty?!" I cannot stop laughing and I feel horrible for it.
Jsyk you flooded the bike. Next time turn off choke all the way let it sit for 5 minutes and it’s all good. Love your videos man hope to be able to do what you do someday
I know that the country would be incredibly harsh and difficult, I'm sure things like medical care and government or professional services would be absolutely dreary, I'm sure there would be rudeness and intolerance in everyday life, but there's something that intrigues me and draws me to/about Ukraine.
Poverty yes, but not like aggresion fighting fear for your life poverty as some countries.. This is why culture is important.
dude, you passed by my neighbourhood in the beginning. missing home so much. thank you!!
thank you for your videos and showing my hometown - Kyiv
Loved this video man. Traversing Ukraine can be challenging AF - glad you got some love from the locals and made it out safely! Good luck on your travels. Slava Ukraini!
I am binge watching your channel i wish id caught all of this as you uploaded. You clearly love bikes. Is there a point where the journey became more important than the vehicle?
if you ever get super cold hands theres 1 place were its always warm them nuts
I'm sorry I'm late by over half a year, but what happened to u near Uman was related to Jewish New Year. Around this time (September-October), thousands of hassidic jews come to Uman as pilgrims. That's probably why only jews r allowed in the city during this time.
Ah nothing about Ukraine being Nazis
@@weslegna Do u know how n*zism works even? N*zis kept jews IN certain places, not kept other people OUTside the holy zones during pilgrimages.
@@boardtoonsguy just figured the Stepan Bandera supporters wouldn’t be a fan of the jews there… giving all their nazi salutes and such.. but totally Zionist country.. I get it
@boardtoonsguy why are you censoring nazi haha just spell it out dude
@@InsaneD602 the algorithm doesn't like such words and doesn't always consider the context they're being used in, so it's just me being extra careful.
Man, I can't stop watching your videos! Very entertaining!
Feeling less safe in Ireland than in Kyviv...that's hard to believe. I've solo'ed Ireland, and i.felt safe all the time
love these videos man
I love everything you said in the first few minutes of the video. Really liking the channel. I travel a lot and if you want to do a trip I'm ready when you are!
The most humbled UA-camr on the net keep hustling I definitely travel through your eyes we need to do a Collab
I know I'm way late to the ballgame here but I figured out why you felt more at home in Ukraine than the EU... it is very much similar in landscape to the American south (I know. I'm here)
I completely agree about.feeling very at home and safe in Ukraine. I stayed in Kyiv and Lviv from 2020-2021. Just the year and i LOVED it. I absolutely loved Kyiv. Im from Ireland and i felt safer in Kyiv then Dublin. Ps love your channel, just discovered it today. Hello from Spain, where I am now!
Boi....when I tell you I about shit my pants when the navigation lady started talking while he was showing us the mud puddle...
Just got done watching your Ukraine video's. I've never seen depth this good in a long time! Very well done. Ukrainian people are extremely loyal and fighter's not selfish at all. Hope you get the recognition for your brilliantly done video's my friend! Glory to you and Glory to Ukraine!🇺🇦🤝🇺🇲🙏
Thanks very much my brotha much appreciated!
Bro, this video is brilliant
Jesus man how do you do all this..I spent 6 years in Asia..but your travelogues are mind blowing. Brian from Canada.
once this man discovers the technology of 'warm clothing' he'll be unstoppable
Also the technology of starting a bike with the kick
@@xpunkypaz he can't do that. He's not an animal.
@@ojjoooooo jajaj what?
The technology of the Google translate app as well. Game changer
I would've never imagined Kyiv (and Ukraine in general) was so, so, clean. Not because it is hard to believe, but because I never heard anybody mentioning it. Everybody talks about how clean Japan is, but nobody talks about how clean Ukraine is.
More people should watch this man. He's brave, kind ,and loving life trying to bring people to see we need to get along. People are nice until you meet the devil
You are sick and brave man. RESPECT
Excellent episode
These are great bike travel stories, feel like this is what riding is all about
Love your videos bro! This reminds me of times when I used to hitchhike across europe, experiencing a lot of crazy shit and not being the tightass i am now..
This reminds me of driving through Florida, minus the cold. I went to college in Orlando and I had a friend who lived in Bonita Springs. It was like a five hour drive and all the way there’s like no infrastructure at all. Barely any gas stations either. Just farms and tons of bugs.
Just to imagine the state of those buildings and roads now 😢
Keep pushing!
Wow Ukraine is beautiful
Hello, i from Ukraine and let me explain what happened then.
9:00 Country now in war, and some rules which named or curfew. All people must sit home, but how as i undestand for Jews allowed moving for they religious Hassids feast.
In near time our president accepted new law about studing English for all goverment personal or they be fired, i hope)
If you return in Ukraine, thanks - Dee-a-coo-you or dee akuyou (no way
Yeah, Jews are allowed special traveling options for their religious feasts but somehow, people still call Ukraine Nazi. smh
a@@karlissulcs3822 Makes you question of what is a Nassi?
Damn, I’m laying in bed feeling stressed watching this.
so captivating not even joking, i cannot look away when i put these videos on "the background"
You got blessed with that room
I was so close to sleeping on the street
@@SmallBrainedAmerican how r u???;;;;
Awesome channel,
Okay, so the Jew thing may seem weird, I will try to explain it.
Uman is a place of pilgrimage for Hasid Jews. Every year they come during the last days of Septermber/early November to the grave of Reb Nachman of Bratslav to celebrate the beginning of a new year (Rosh HaShanah, Jewish New Year). They came there during Covid, too, although they were adviced by our and Israel government not to. Literally nothing can stop them, not even the war.
During this event, 20 000 of Hasids gather in one small town, around one holy place. As you can imagine, this density of people is perfect for russian missile strike, provocations and chaos. In order to make this event go as smoothly as possible, during Rosh HaShanah of 2022 no one was allowed to enter Uman except for the pilgrims, journalists and locals. Everyone was searched and checked on block posts in order to not let in people with explosives, guns, etc. And possibly to save the non-Jewish civillians from the risk of bombing. The place was very high-risk. That's why they asked if you were Jewish and directed you away from the site.
Basically, the rule was "if you don't Need to be there, don't be there. It is safer for you because you can never know what target russians will choose next."
Pippul
That's pretty cool. I really like it how people even shut down entire roads and cities just for the sake of jews. Totally not indicative of anything
Thank you for the explanation!
Yeah right. So they're safer from a Russian missle strike by discriminating nonjews. If it were the other way around I'm sure it would be just fine. Amirite
That's kind of hilarious, because the reason Russia stated for invading Ukraine was to "de-nazify" the country.
You would think that a country run by Nazis is not a place where 20,000 Jews would come to, no?
"we're in the fucking middle of nowhere...I finally just found civilization" :D great vids tho, keep it up!
lol siri giving directions while you were explaining bump starting scared the shit out of me