Visiting South America's Troubled Nation 🇵🇪

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  • Опубліковано 14 лют 2023
  • 🇵🇪 Peru is currently experiencing a lot of civil unrest due to a political crises. Sixty people have been killed by the police and many hundreds injured. The country has been brought to a standstill by road blocks and protests. And so you’d think I would avoid visiting the country. However no, I wanted to visit and see what was happening on the ground and meet the Peruvian people. And practice my Spanish. Join me…
    Thank you to Lucy my teacher and chama for patiently helping me learn Spanish this last year. Without her help this trip would have been completely different and only half and interesting.

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  • @baldandbankrupt
    @baldandbankrupt  Рік тому +2480

    Don't forget to check out backpacker ben's channel for his version of the adventure and a lot of complaining

    • @pauldochertyyt
      @pauldochertyyt Рік тому +23

      Back with a bang👑

    • @Pnut1998w
      @Pnut1998w Рік тому +30

      Bald what did you use to learn Spanish? I would like to use the same program

    • @gav26801
      @gav26801 Рік тому +27

      Bald and Ben, ye guys make a great pair, good luck on this journey 👍

    • @Marco-hg4cx
      @Marco-hg4cx Рік тому +7

      At last!!!

    • @KonstantyPL
      @KonstantyPL Рік тому +9

      Thanks for uploading today you made my day 🙏

  • @justincase9463
    @justincase9463 Рік тому +1646

    Getting out the poor man’s message of suffering in Peru to the rest of the world was solid gold Mr Bald.

    • @IvoPoblete
      @IvoPoblete Рік тому +55

      Prolly knowingly that poor man voted for what would become the VP of Castillo, the country's deposed President, when he voted for him in 2021.
      Now suddenly that poor fella doesnt want her, the VP, when she was legally his successor if anything happened to him politically.

    • @comradesushi4281
      @comradesushi4281 Рік тому +2

      The man is lying. The current President was literally the previous one's Vice President and is now on power after legal succession following the previous one's attempt to quite literally do a coup. "Protesters" are not even protesting they are quite literally just raiding and sacking businesses and attacking anyone who is not supporting them, to the point of setting buildings on fire and killing policemen. Fuck that guy.

    • @fishie3799
      @fishie3799 Рік тому +88

      Yes, but also don't take that one guy's word for it, it's worth reading more and getting the full picture of the situation. For example: the former President, Castillo, is in prison for trying to dissolve Congress lol. Peru has long struggled with non-corrupt leadership in their fledgling democracy.

    • @slaitronic5573
      @slaitronic5573 Рік тому +1

      They are in favor of a dictator. Bald here is pushing a certain message, stark when the truth is out there. Castillo self-coup, he gambled a dictatorship and lost. And this people are being fooled into defending him.

    • @canagil
      @canagil Рік тому +7

      We will be victorious in the end, my brotha

  • @bbheart
    @bbheart Рік тому +3722

    As a Peruvian who have been watching bald and bankrupt for years. I never thought this day would come. I hope you had a great time in Peru and enjoyed our food ♥️🇵🇪

    • @ghkgfu
      @ghkgfu Рік тому +145

      Yeah, he enjoyed as we can see 😅

    • @bbheart
      @bbheart Рік тому +93

      @@brum555 Good thing is that burger ain’t even authentic Peruvian food iykyk 🤷🏽‍♀️

    • @nastyHarry
      @nastyHarry Рік тому +13

      Please help me ….. what is the song playing at 6:29

    • @philipbrookes1078
      @philipbrookes1078 Рік тому +6

      Uk needs to take a page out of ur fight back

    • @callmekirkland8
      @callmekirkland8 Рік тому +11

      @Stanley J. Bennet never gonna give you up.

  • @jf9979
    @jf9979 Рік тому +45

    Those 2 old ladies selling snacks on the footpath were so sweet. 2 longtime friends getting through life together. ❤

  • @admiralb2848
    @admiralb2848 11 місяців тому +36

    I spent 25 years in the Navy and was able to travel extensively in Europe, Asia and North America. Now that I’m old and my traveling days are almost gone, I quite enjoy these South American travelogues….great job, thanks!

  • @claytommn006
    @claytommn006 Рік тому +470

    Thank you Mr Bald for helping inspire me to go see the world. I leave for a 70 day adventure around the Balkans in a few weeks. Wish me luck boys.
    Update. I'm on my trip currently. Made it from Amsterdam all the way to Romanian and into Moldova. Stop in Transnistria for a day and what an amazing experience it was. Currently on a train to the South of Serbia after spending 10 days in Belgrade. Next stop is Bulgaria where I'll be traveling across the country from Sofia to Varna on the black sea.

    • @michaelreid8857
      @michaelreid8857 Рік тому +16

      God speed and have a safe trip. Hope it’s the first of many

    • @patrick1992
      @patrick1992 Рік тому +11

      Hope you will not disappear 😂

    • @no_soy_rubio
      @no_soy_rubio Рік тому +8

      Good luck, beautiful part of the world

    • @uberalles9797
      @uberalles9797 Рік тому +1

      The souther you go after bosnia the higher the risk

    • @cfxxd9476
      @cfxxd9476 Рік тому

      just dont run around with a camera and speak english so people dont think youre a idiot tourist and youll be fine

  • @somethingtoputonpizza6667
    @somethingtoputonpizza6667 Рік тому +638

    Ben on his way to have the worst time of his life (as always) vs Bald on his way to have the time of his life (as always)

    • @DweeD1516
      @DweeD1516 Рік тому +10

      Theres only been 1 or 2 times Bald has vocally expressed he is having a bad time and was but I cant remeber which videos and if you add getting apprehended by the Russian government thats 3 lolol that is gonna be a bad time no matter what.

    • @thomasbrady8056
      @thomasbrady8056 Рік тому +33

      It's so true! Ben always seems like he is having the worst time!

    • @Jamesjmoore1818
      @Jamesjmoore1818 Рік тому +48

      Yeah ben is a little baby

    • @killerman19880385
      @killerman19880385 Рік тому +15

      @@Jamesjmoore1818 I think the other guy that went with Harold and Bald was more insufferable.

    • @trealin4730
      @trealin4730 Рік тому +31

      Ben should stay home

  • @goodyeoman4534
    @goodyeoman4534 Рік тому +10

    18:04 The little wave she gives as she moves off with her heavy bag is so adorable.

  • @samuelhartman872
    @samuelhartman872 Рік тому +9

    Great video! I traveled through Peru some years back and this brings back memories. You prove that if you have courage & good intentions theres 1000x more good ppl than bad out there.

  • @davidtheloafward
    @davidtheloafward Рік тому +627

    Your Spanish has improved so much since the Bolivia/Mexico vids mate, impressive stuff

    • @KAPANGAAAMASTER
      @KAPANGAAAMASTER Рік тому

      Spanish is somehow different between countries. Enough spanish to get by is fine, people here are friendly and help tourists out. Not like NY or other cities full of shit people.

    • @unknownninja4430
      @unknownninja4430 Рік тому +29

      it improved so much since the cuba episodes

    • @pluto8404
      @pluto8404 Рік тому +23

      really improved since he was in preschool.

    • @conormurphy3657
      @conormurphy3657 Рік тому +11

      He's been getting private lessons!

    • @Hackitect
      @Hackitect Рік тому +52

      the UK gov train their agents well 😅

  • @e4t662
    @e4t662 Рік тому +378

    I love the "When in Rome" attitude Ben adopts everywhere he goes.

    • @guydreamr
      @guydreamr Рік тому +16

      It's the only way to fly.

    • @DanishBacon555
      @DanishBacon555 Рік тому +16

      Its like watching “an idiot abroad” with karl pilkington

    • @beingchilling6018
      @beingchilling6018 Рік тому +4

      Simon Wilson & Backpacker Ben won't

    • @brianm2881
      @brianm2881 Рік тому +9

      @@numbersix8919 And then from off camera, you just hear, "Eh, 'scuse me, mate... You haven't seen a McDonald's around here, 'ave ya?"

    • @yuu.13
      @yuu.13 2 місяці тому

      I love Bald but in this video i felt like sometimes he was like putting himself above some of the locals.
      Anyway he's a great traveller

  • @jackthomas205
    @jackthomas205 Рік тому +6

    I love all these youtubers doing travel vlogs it's amazing to visit different parts of the world via UA-cam and get an idea of lifestyles and culture including food and music,fashion and living conditions but this gentleman will literally give you a full on history lesson with detailed information of the past ,present the good the bad and the ugly!!! Amazing to see and hear about the interesting locations wherever B&B decides to take us on his journey! Thank you sir for the wonderful trips and very detailed and important history lessons! Keep up the great work and enjoy your time and stay safe!

  • @bobjoe1343
    @bobjoe1343 Рік тому +6

    those people in the villages... god bless them. I wish them and their children the best going forward.

  • @villelepoaho4105
    @villelepoaho4105 Рік тому +817

    Possibly the best content on UA-cam, just a bald dude traveling around the world. It's the fact that Bald actually talks to the locals that separates him from most travel vloggers who sleep in five star hotels and film timelapses on a beach.

    • @texaswunderkind
      @texaswunderkind Рік тому +53

      That is why I have been a subscriber for years. I hate travel shows with unlimited budgets and luxury accommodations separated from the locals. I want to know what it is like to actually be there.

    • @streitkrisztian
      @streitkrisztian Рік тому +22

      exactly, he's the real deal..And actually even learning the language of the country he's visiting, and he's funny, but caring, everything together..he's not a poser, like all those "travel" youtubers, who are ignorant and just want clout while sleeping in a 5 star hotel..

    • @freddiblio6358
      @freddiblio6358 Рік тому +12

      There is loads of UA-camrs that travel off the beaten track.

    • @streitkrisztian
      @streitkrisztian Рік тому +1

      @@wasim.ahmd. lol and hes bald too :D

    • @thelife8836
      @thelife8836 Рік тому +1

      Specially he is bankrupt

  • @dees-days
    @dees-days Рік тому +566

    mastered the skill of talking to anyone, even in foreign languages, most real and raw vlogger on youtube! going places where no '' influencer'' would go, love it man!

    • @userseveneleven
      @userseveneleven Рік тому +39

      I wouldn't call him a master at communication unless you're an incel with no communication skills.He's just very eccentric and comes off as confident but I can guarantee you his conversations are awkward to anybody he talks to.

    • @yespls4184
      @yespls4184 Рік тому +3

      Huh? Influencers definitely go to Peru.. it's one of the most popular countries to visit as a tourist in South America.

    • @HARRYAZZHOLE
      @HARRYAZZHOLE Рік тому +4

      @@userseveneleven I know Bald has mentioned it in older videos about his personality. He want's to get genuine knowledge about places from the people that live there, so he tries to talk to everyone. He has said that most people are as social as you would think. Specifically when a bald white guy is speaking their language.

    • @pizzerialavella8599
      @pizzerialavella8599 Рік тому +3

      @@yespls4184 i doubt they would wanna go to places like these

    • @Kaiser58
      @Kaiser58 Рік тому +2

      ​@@pizzerialavella8599It is probably the most touristic place in South America. Do you even know Machu Pichu?

  • @anguskong5132
    @anguskong5132 Рік тому +1

    Man , best channel I've found in awhile! Thanks and be safe !

  • @alanc7772
    @alanc7772 6 місяців тому +3

    Watching your videos during the last several bleak years has transported me thousands of miles from myself and fills me with and overwhelming sense of confidence and inspiration. Not to mention your humor and commentary about the random things you encounter which is hilarious! The very best of UA-cam, sir.

  • @brycemathis7534
    @brycemathis7534 Рік тому +578

    That gentleman in the Puebla who begged you to tell the story of what had happened to his people has had his wish come true. Brilliant stuff Bald, you are not only entertaining but you are truly helping by exposing us to the lives of these wonderful humans

    • @rustynail3893
      @rustynail3893 Рік тому +10

      nothing but a beautiful comment here

    • @hhc1948
      @hhc1948 Рік тому

      In reality, the only corrupt politician is former president Castillo who is actually imprisoned for the crimes he committed.

    • @TheBotchJob
      @TheBotchJob Рік тому +7

      Exactly just as the resistance who truly cares about its people often is hardly ever recognized had their voice heard outside of the propagandized version that we receive in western media.

    • @almightyswizz
      @almightyswizz Рік тому +3

      I remember that video in particular so crazy how it stuck w us

    • @mattmatt6572
      @mattmatt6572 Рік тому

      I think Ben got Montezumas revenge?

  • @darrenfunk8440
    @darrenfunk8440 Рік тому +936

    The fact that Bald has been learning Spanish for the past year to bring us better content is amazing! Haha (I know he probably just wanted to learn it for himself) lol

    • @mayasol9850
      @mayasol9850 Рік тому +9

      it sounded good, from a second language perspective

    • @xcalibertrekker6693
      @xcalibertrekker6693 Рік тому +9

      The fact that you believe that is the problem.......

    • @darrenfunk8440
      @darrenfunk8440 Рік тому +13

      @xcalibertrekker6693 how could believing this be considered a problem whether it's true or not?

    • @mikewilliams9069
      @mikewilliams9069 Рік тому +8

      @@xcalibertrekker6693 stoopid comment

    • @andrew_owens7680
      @andrew_owens7680 Рік тому +5

      If you learn more than a couple of languages, Spanish is just something you do. I'm not particularly interested in it and I'm sure I've devoted over 100 hours to studying it over the years.

  • @TheHudsonValleyWanderer
    @TheHudsonValleyWanderer Рік тому +14

    I love Peru. I live in New York but I've visited Peru 3 times and will go back many more. Its has its dangerous areas just like anywhere but overall its a nice place.

  • @bendyben3556
    @bendyben3556 Рік тому +5

    These extended videos are amazing. The perfect amount of humour along with experience, history and information.
    You ought to have your own TV programme with a production team, although your proof you donr need one and H&S would probably get in the way. Humour without offense. Very good job

  • @scenenuf
    @scenenuf Рік тому +657

    I find it absolutely hilarious that Ben is literally the type of person to hate travel, yet he makes it his career to do it and somehow is able to travel with one of UA-cams OG travel historians XD

    • @victorsamsung2921
      @victorsamsung2921 Рік тому +22

      And he throws up too ... which shows he doesn't have nerves of steel, unlike Bald.😂

    • @rikbry2392
      @rikbry2392 Рік тому +19

      He's properly boring though 😂 bring back Johnny!

    • @Chinaman-gw6ts
      @Chinaman-gw6ts 10 місяців тому

      I'd take him over simon.@@rikbry2392

    • @welshmunn
      @welshmunn 8 місяців тому +9

      ​@rikbry2392 I like his humour. Very cynical, very British

    • @FuncleB
      @FuncleB Місяць тому

      I find him annoying to be honest. Not a very interesting person for someone so well travelled. Utter chav vibes.

  • @psvhangoveral
    @psvhangoveral Рік тому +191

    Your videos are better than 99.9% of high production mainstream TV. Love it mate!

  • @Untitled7.4
    @Untitled7.4 5 місяців тому

    You're a great Vlogger and i look up to you man. Your videos are fun and authentic. There's a lot to take from them more than just entertainment. Keep doing you man! God Bless

  • @jdaniel3068
    @jdaniel3068 Рік тому +6

    Before Covid hit i was taking 2 to 3 trips around the world per year. Each time I wld meet my soul mate in a country 5000 miles from me and we wld start our adventures together. Mostly to lesser-travelled places in eastern Europe due to us not having alot of money but the exchange rates helping stretch our funds.
    You remind me so much of him and what he wld have become. A total extrovert anywhere.
    Those years were the peak of my life. Watching you takes me back there.

  • @vespertinnee
    @vespertinnee Рік тому +75

    46:19 this legend was on a mission, she was gonna get on the video no matter what. and u know? she did it, proud of her

  • @averagedeer5965
    @averagedeer5965 Рік тому +116

    Mr Bald has got to be the most charismatic person I have ever seen

  • @locodelcosta
    @locodelcosta Рік тому +3

    please never stop with this travels! pure gold!

  • @Izztana666
    @Izztana666 Рік тому

    You ability to master the languages and speaks to the people from the countries you visited is phenomenal. You’re a human google translator…love your videos👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @BriCanavan
    @BriCanavan Рік тому +265

    It's amazing how 49 mins can pass by so quickly, and without any boredom setting in.

    • @marleymatthews7633
      @marleymatthews7633 Рік тому

      Reakon Ben moaned to much

    • @blagoevski336
      @blagoevski336 Рік тому +1

      @@marleymatthews7633 what

    • @marleymatthews7633
      @marleymatthews7633 Рік тому

      @@blagoevski336 the guy he is with is constantly moaning its off putting

    • @blagoevski336
      @blagoevski336 Рік тому

      @@marleymatthews7633 meh, not a problem

    • @brunotonyoli9408
      @brunotonyoli9408 Рік тому

      That’s called good editing. Not that the content is boring or anything, I’m just saying a massive part of his videos is the editing style

  • @BagsPackedFamily
    @BagsPackedFamily Рік тому +132

    Yes! We’re so excited to join Mr. Bald for another adventure!

  • @birdy9739
    @birdy9739 Рік тому +2

    Just discovered this channel and am absolutely loving it. Keep up the good work

  • @watsitallabout
    @watsitallabout Рік тому

    Man you have me rolling throughout this whole video. Thank you sir!

  • @justasrandom6609
    @justasrandom6609 Рік тому +475

    Would be great if you could include maps of your travels to illustrate the journey!

    • @basavarajpatil634
      @basavarajpatil634 Рік тому +35

      Yea I agree. That would be great. I keep going to google map to see where he is.

    • @TheBushRanger.
      @TheBushRanger. Рік тому

      Cusco Peru big city

    • @Derek-tk4wf
      @Derek-tk4wf Рік тому +3

      Use Vagrant Holiday's method. It was pretty cool.

    • @ajoel
      @ajoel Рік тому +2

      I know, I'm always on maps traveling along lol

    • @Joe-Nuts
      @Joe-Nuts Рік тому +7

      No map does kind of include a form of mystery, it feels more like he is traveling in unknown lands

  • @63sgjunior
    @63sgjunior Рік тому +180

    I'm always amazed that wherever you go the people you talk to have the same thing in common as everyone else. We all like to learn things from one another. We share help where we can and we all hate politicians. Don't stop making these travel videos they show how similar we all are with different scenery. For those of us who are unable to travel your experiences are invaluable.

    • @sa9861
      @sa9861 Рік тому +6

      Well said! 🦜from Australia

  • @armoris66
    @armoris66 Рік тому +8

    1:21 love the way the little Lama stopped chewing like it was thinking "Bro what you doing!? Can't you see I'm trying to eat here!?" 😂🤣

  • @colski222
    @colski222 Рік тому +8

    I am having a bald and bankrupt binge watch. And loving the history and places you go.🔥

  • @yesgunner9494
    @yesgunner9494 Рік тому +75

    When you think everything is over, when you think your favorite UA-camr is done. He appears from the shadows of nowhere. He gives his followers few clues as to where he is. Thanks Bald. Been here since day1.

  • @jp407
    @jp407 Рік тому +11

    Mr Bald made me laugh so much this episode 😂 Thanks Bald great videos my friend!

  • @brusslysb
    @brusslysb Рік тому +2

    You are quite a character and I find your videos so entertaining. You just gain a new subscriber from LA. Keep the great videos coming.

  • @ely_oh
    @ely_oh Рік тому +145

    Mr. Bald: **uploads a new vid outta nowhere**
    *THE RETURN OF THE KING!!!*

  • @sammearns428
    @sammearns428 Рік тому +139

    It's refreshing knowing these people are so welcoming and hospitable. Peruvians look like a nice bunch.

    • @joes.8500
      @joes.8500 Рік тому +19

      I married a Peruvian. She is the best- funny, classy, supportive, she likes big dumb gringos- (lucky me)
      and she pushed out a cool little kid 2 years ago. I'm way happier than I was with my American wife that's for sure.

    • @mysticskunk6540
      @mysticskunk6540 Рік тому +4

      Naa. Not really. Mexico the best Welcoming people. Best food, best everything 😏

    • @DixieBanjo
      @DixieBanjo Рік тому

      If you are an American, you will be shocked at how people are so super friendly in every country outside the US. Here in the US, we are brainwashed by the talmud-vision to believe that it's so wonderful here and that outside our borders is evil and hell. How opposite that belief truly is. Want to know why? Because the government doesn't want to American citizen to know how great the world is, because if word got out, people would leave.

    • @Sunrah
      @Sunrah Рік тому +1

      latin americans in general seem to be nice people, met a few of them who emigrated to spain and I can vouch for them

    • @marvin2678
      @marvin2678 Рік тому +1

      ​@@joes.8500im Sure she Likes Money too

  • @chaz2400
    @chaz2400 8 місяців тому

    Love the history that you weave into the story... great videos! Safe travels...

  • @jburgo15
    @jburgo15 Рік тому +14

    You know you are visting probably the country with the top cuisine right nowworldwide dont you? Massive respect to Peru. And also one of the ancients cultures of the world.

  • @darrensoames
    @darrensoames Рік тому +116

    That man’s passion for his country and what’s happening to it is heartbreaking. I’m so glad you left that in and he got to tell the story to the world.

  • @irondef2585
    @irondef2585 Рік тому +323

    it was 30 minutes since this dropped and i already can say this is certified bald and bankrupt classic

  • @dundeeutility4899
    @dundeeutility4899 Рік тому +3

    Great to see Ben back again!!! LOVE FROM SCOTLAND BRO 👊 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 stay safe

  • @jamesbeaton7010
    @jamesbeaton7010 Рік тому +12

    For those of us who can't afford to travel to these types of places, it is an interesting watch. Keep the videos coming Mr Bald!!!

  • @alexmejia3580
    @alexmejia3580 Рік тому +293

    I’ve been watching bald for a couple of years now and this is a video that brought much joy to me being Hispanic myself (Mexican & Honduran) seeing someone study the language and the culture by exploring it and respecting it. Love the work keep it up

    • @DougPVlogs
      @DougPVlogs Рік тому +3

      I plan to go to Peru one day but I am currently vlogging from Mexico.

    • @StukkoChonies
      @StukkoChonies Рік тому +1

      @@DougPVlogs dude you have touched human bones since you made this comment!

    • @DougPVlogs
      @DougPVlogs Рік тому

      @@StukkoChonies Yes I have, my first time ever doing something like that. Thanks for watching.

  • @willsullivan7074
    @willsullivan7074 Рік тому

    Been following your lively broadcasts for some time now. As an american ex-pat in Prague, I absolutely loved what you said about the city and it's people. Hope to meet you here some day.

  • @tj_manhecangamertxjxmxg5403
    @tj_manhecangamertxjxmxg5403 Рік тому +6

    Aha I swear you almost made me spit up my lasagna when you said“ok señor gopnik, gracias” @ 19:34. Absolute legend for learning Spanish to make that bit ever more memorable 💯🖤🤘🏽

  • @isprikitikburkabush6200
    @isprikitikburkabush6200 Рік тому +328

    I love how Bald can turn a boring wait for a bus ride into a good content by interacting with the locals nearby 🤣

    • @victorsamsung2921
      @victorsamsung2921 Рік тому +6

      Yup. And massive credit to him for dealing with that low airpressure and high altitude. It's not easy, jumping from a mere 90 ft (30 meters) or so from England, all the way to +10.000 ft (3300m) in Cusco. Not to forget, when making his trip to Andahuaylas ... crossing even the 13.300! ft (4.000 meters) barrier. Which is absolutely insane for a "bus" drive.

  • @Hoki4
    @Hoki4 Рік тому +53

    Holy crap, just earlier today i was wondering what Bald is up to and noticed he hadnt uploaded in a while. AND NOW HE DOES, WHAT A GLORIOUS DAY.

    • @giraffesinc.2193
      @giraffesinc.2193 Рік тому

      Me too!

    • @billmeecham
      @billmeecham Рік тому +1

      I pictured him sitting in a gulag somewhere in Southeast Asia. Nice to see Peru.

  • @rteezy5683
    @rteezy5683 Рік тому +19

    baldo and ben are the funniest dudes on this platform and the perfect travelling combo 😂 Bens always the debbie downer and baldo always in a good mood making the most boring situations funny af 👏

  • @michaelorourke2893
    @michaelorourke2893 Рік тому +2

    This channel is truly fantastic

  • @AJGeeTV
    @AJGeeTV Рік тому +383

    I have mixed feelings about Cusco - you brought back sad memories. I was there with friends in late 1988/early 89 when the area had been infiltrated by The Shining Path - a Marxist guerilla movement. We hitched rides in small trucks to get to Ollantaytambo, the start of the Inc Trail, which was technically off-limits to foreigners. We knew it was dangerous, but when the guerillas entered the village and executed one of our group, the terror kicked in. We fled along the Inca Trail and wild camped for a week, then followed the railway line back to Cusco over days in the darkness of night. I went back in 2012 with my bicycle and toured the country, and was amazed at the change. Let's hope political chaos never returns to like it was back in the 1980s.

    • @artofwar420
      @artofwar420 Рік тому +45

      Killings and terrorizing people are never the answer, and I condemn it. And we must not forget the reasons those things happened. The centralization of Peru to a single city, Lima, has been so pivotal to things like lack of development in the rest of the country since colonial times. To the extreme that poverty, discrimination, colorism, and corruption affected negatively those who lived in rural areas and were ethnically mostly indigenous. This issue has never been fully addressed, but what we're seeing now is the rise of fascist ideals to counter the plight of the protesters. Even people I know in Lima who are rational and regular people are already treating the "others" as criminals from the outset. It's scary how quickly the government can use those tactics, the ones that create a boogeyman, to shape how people perceive ideas. Unfortunately I don't think the current government has any plans to address the issues of the past and present, but are simply putting on the bandaid of "tough on crime" and the Lima people immediately bought into it.
      Your experiences, what you remember is also being used to bait people into fear. Frankly, who wouldn't be afraid of random bombings, raids, kidnappings, etc. However the deeper issue is being swept under the rug. Lastly, I don't mean to paint the people of Lima as a monolith because there are people with a wider scope of the problem and hopefully they will be able to get that message across before the country either turns into a fascist state or a place where terror reigns.

    • @gps9715
      @gps9715 Рік тому +23

      @@artofwar420 It seems like the entire world is going that way. Even once free countries.

    • @Horatio997
      @Horatio997 Рік тому +7

      That's some story mate! What were you doing down there in the 80s?

    • @abraham539
      @abraham539 Рік тому

      Dozens of mechanisms are used to manipulate the minds of people ( young people / living in ‘rural’ and ‘town and fringe’ areas people) in order to prevent them from differentiating between good and evil... It is the distortion of values and principles in order to attack truth, love, family, homeland and the most intimate beliefs... The SÂO PAULO FORUM's Warfare. It is a new form of warfare. Our country are under attack !!!

    • @sanyopoweraid1
      @sanyopoweraid1 Рік тому +36

      @@artofwar420 exactly. The Shining Path didn't emerge in a vacuum. It was a response--an irrational and overly violent response--to an irrational and violent situation. The people had the colonial and fascist boot on their necks for all of their historical memory. And they responded. And we can't ignore the role of the US empire in all of this.

  • @patograce26
    @patograce26 Рік тому +72

    My God this is heartbreaking. I appreciate you not editing the gentleman's message towards the end. His feelings really came through.

    • @Pmoneys5535
      @Pmoneys5535 Рік тому

      I liked the honesty and genuine statement he was making.

  • @millsj9383
    @millsj9383 Рік тому +1

    From Soviet to Asia to South America were with you Bald. Stay safe keep making videos

  • @user-oc6qs1po3j
    @user-oc6qs1po3j Рік тому

    Love to see you at it again we all been missing you

  • @SongBillong
    @SongBillong Рік тому +148

    Fair play to you for learning Spanish, Bald. Great commitment 🙂

    • @ExVeritateLibertas
      @ExVeritateLibertas 8 місяців тому +4

      The guy taught himself Hindi and Russian... Spanish is child's play by comparison.🤠

  • @SilverfoxJB
    @SilverfoxJB Рік тому +30

    Your ability to learn languages is enviable. Great to see you back on the Tube

  • @jimfowler1514
    @jimfowler1514 11 місяців тому

    Awesome video mate!! Looking forward to your next adventure!!

  • @kiskumen2
    @kiskumen2 Рік тому

    What a LEGEND, the finest Chap in Town looking forward to your future journeys mate

  • @northernvideo
    @northernvideo Рік тому +158

    I always laugh when I see you with Ben. For a guy who travels a lot and has his own channel he seems to be in agony every moment of the trip lol.

    • @M.R.T.V.Videos
      @M.R.T.V.Videos Рік тому +26

      He's just for the money doesn't even enjoy it much 🤑

    • @Hjerte_Verke
      @Hjerte_Verke Рік тому +20

      I don't laugh I just roll my eyes and say a silent "oh no, not again" 😀

    • @Boris82
      @Boris82 Рік тому

      Ben and Benjamin

    • @enjinman
      @enjinman Рік тому +2

      😂😂😂 true seems like it’s an absolute torture.

    • @lotus7906
      @lotus7906 Рік тому +12

      @@markmark2080 I feel like he's an actual british person going on adventures. Like he'd rather be at home with a good cup of tea or at the pub with mates but no. Instead he's on the side of the road in Peru, vomiting his heart out for our benefit.

  • @Not.ed.sheeran
    @Not.ed.sheeran Рік тому +57

    Long time viewer. My Fiancee is Peruvian and I spent 4 months there last year. Your Spanish is getting much better. I have been also learning Spanish and you doing this well is additional motivation.

    • @nastyHarry
      @nastyHarry Рік тому +3

      Please ask her if she knows who is the artist for the song at 6:29 ?
      I have to get that song!

    • @elmero6977
      @elmero6977 Рік тому +1

      @@nastyHarry Hello! I’m Peruvian, sadly I don’t know the name of the song but the music genre is called “Huaino”

    • @nastyHarry
      @nastyHarry Рік тому +1

      @@elmero6977 thanks friend

  • @khensley7057
    @khensley7057 Рік тому +1

    Excellent video!! I couldn't stop watching this as it was very good content 👍

  • @charliemichaels452
    @charliemichaels452 Рік тому

    What a lot of fun! I'm enjoying your trip from NYC. Thanks for bringing us along. 😃

  • @fizzie1721
    @fizzie1721 Рік тому +735

    A 50 minute bald and bankrupt video is what i live for

  • @WendallExplores
    @WendallExplores Рік тому +33

    Bald this is top gear mate. Really enjoyed this, your on top form and the year of Spanish lessons is paying of in the interactions.

  • @rrich52806
    @rrich52806 Рік тому

    So glad you are back Ben.

  • @sarahclare8749
    @sarahclare8749 Рік тому

    What a great journey you make it better when your on it your Spanish is amazing 👏 keep them coming awesome stuff 👍

  • @jf1780
    @jf1780 Рік тому +69

    Quick correction at 37:26 ‘Viva el Paro’ actually means ‘Long live the strikes/unemployment’ as opposed to the former president, whose name is actually Pedro Castillo lol. Also it would be helpful to point out that Castillo in fact tried to stage a coup d’etat against the democratic system of Peru and when it failed miserably, he attempted to flee to the Mexican embassy only to be stopped by a massive gridlock staged by the people of Lima and later imprisoned. Whilst there is a lot wrong with Peru’s establishment and its handling of the crisis, it’s important to make the full story clear here. Great video as usual though I’m looking forward to the rest of your South American adventure!

    • @mushroomjesus2068
      @mushroomjesus2068 Рік тому

      If I recall correctly, he did it to appose the fascist takeover that was doing that same thing to him.
      He saw the actually Coup happening and did the only thing he could to help the people.

    • @pedebe100
      @pedebe100 7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for the correction

    • @iveyglezyiaglen3116
      @iveyglezyiaglen3116 6 місяців тому +1

      You are absolutely right…Well said!!

    • @DJOTK-ru2xd
      @DJOTK-ru2xd День тому

      spot on

  • @itsthenewlifeofsomeone1
    @itsthenewlifeofsomeone1 Рік тому +46

    Cusco, Peru! This is going to be great 🇵🇪

  • @neilost86
    @neilost86 11 місяців тому +2

    Bald has some cajones grandes going to these off the beat locales. I have a lot of respect for his travel I.Q. he's obviously put in a lot of years of hard travel to feel so comfortable traveling to these off the beat villages. I'm thoroughly jealous. Thanks for the content.

  • @aralevonian8391
    @aralevonian8391 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your journey, very interesting

  • @dukem3
    @dukem3 Рік тому +18

    Thanks for showing us around, Mr. Bald. As usual, you did a great job at showing the real people. You’re the best UA-cam channel there is !

  • @nikitakrit4083
    @nikitakrit4083 Рік тому +48

    It's amazing how hospitalibe are the people in Peru, the little girl who barely seems 5 at 17.55 said Bien Dio a ti which means good day to you. Says a lot about the culture there

    • @Montoya2005
      @Montoya2005 Рік тому +11

      I went to Peru once and a native bird SHlT in my eye

    • @mozzila04358
      @mozzila04358 Рік тому

      ​@@Montoya2005 how niceeee 😂😂😂that's a lot of luck been sent to you

    • @nikitakrit4083
      @nikitakrit4083 Рік тому +3

      @@Montoya2005 that's better than what I got in France. Got stung in my eye by a wasp

    • @ThisUsernameSystemF-ckingSucks
      @ThisUsernameSystemF-ckingSucks Рік тому +2

      ​@@nikitakrit4083 fucking oof, that sounds like hell

    • @5amH45lam
      @5amH45lam Рік тому

      @@Montoya2005 what did that cost you?

  • @user-ki1gz9sf6w
    @user-ki1gz9sf6w 5 місяців тому

    All your road trips is very interesting, now I see the world thank you so much I really appreciate it

  • @bernardlandman1
    @bernardlandman1 Рік тому +2

    What amazes me is that he says he studied Spanish on line for a year,he now speaks with amazing ease with the natives. He’s amazing

  • @Luiiz84
    @Luiiz84 Рік тому +22

    i love the way you narrate your videos, telling the story of the country interacting with the local people and being funny too.

  • @charlesyoung9980
    @charlesyoung9980 Рік тому +52

    Bald, you got a lot of balls walking through Peru in times like this. Peace be with you!

    • @alananderson007008
      @alananderson007008 Рік тому +7

      I don't even know how can he even walk with balls so big

    • @IamBATMAN2024
      @IamBATMAN2024 Рік тому +19

      He’s been through Sinaloa and Culiacan dressed as a Mexican cowboy, Peru is a walk in the park for him 😂

    • @niceguy9790
      @niceguy9790 Рік тому +37

      he went to the taliban, peru is vacation

    • @malcolmsaunders4622
      @malcolmsaunders4622 Рік тому +18

      Even now I think Peru is probably pretty safe for foreigners, their fight isn’t with him.

    • @Thomson07
      @Thomson07 Рік тому +3

      @@malcolmsaunders4622 Its true, peru is one of the safer countries in south America for tourists. Most countries you will be fine just gotta be smart with your belongings and learn some Spanish.

  • @grantdeancommons5390
    @grantdeancommons5390 3 місяці тому +1

    Best channel on you tube and backpacker Bens too ,mucho suerte amigos

  • @xtianor
    @xtianor Рік тому +1

    im a long time bald's follower and also happen to be peruvian but i just couldnt watch the video up until this moment, all that time was so hard for the country and the idea of seeing my country ripped apart thanks to all these scummie politicians was overwhelming, glad to see that you made it safe and could have a good time. Hope you come back in a more relaxed moment.

  • @adelineandriesian-4277
    @adelineandriesian-4277 Рік тому +43

    This is awesome! Your Spanish has improved so much! Good work. I’m loving this pivot for the channel. Latin America is so fascinating and fun. The people are kind and friendly too. Not enough people know the history of this part of the world. So excited for this! Thank you for broadcasting these stories 💜

  • @TomWatsonB1
    @TomWatsonB1 Рік тому +36

    Senor Gopnik! Dying! By the way, you descended from Cusco to Abancay, but then ascended from Abancay to Andahuaylas. Also, Cusco is already within the Amazon River Drainage Basin. It is likely that you remained within the drainage basin during the entirety of your trip, unless you went far to the west in Peru. The Ucayali is the primary tributary river that forms the Amazon River and the Ene, Apurimac, and Mantaro Rivers are some of the tributaries of the Ucayali that you were seeing during the initial part of your journey. Between them, you would find varied elevations and, therefore, variable climates and weather. 30C in Cusco is nearly impossible, since it is at an elevation of 3,400m (11,150 feet), whereas I am sure that in Abancay, at an elevation of 2,377m (7,800 feet), it is more common. Still, I imagine that perhaps you were exaggerating the temperature a bit.

  • @leonahendricks6577
    @leonahendricks6577 Рік тому

    One of the best videos yet!

  • @danielkokal8819
    @danielkokal8819 Рік тому

    1st timer. excellent and knowledgable commentary. he makes it interesting.
    great video and cool places. well done bald one.

  • @soullessons
    @soullessons Рік тому +31

    I love how you do your research before you visit each country so you're not only providing great entertainment but also great bits of history on top to educate the viewers on these countries

  • @juancamilolara
    @juancamilolara Рік тому +36

    Hey Bald! I'm from Colombia and I can say that your Spanish is very good since you can communicate effectively what you're trying to say (maybe your listening is not as good yet lol). If you're planning to come to this country I could show you around. Safe travels!

    • @terrythomas8486
      @terrythomas8486 Рік тому +5

      I have found that with some effort it is not too difficult to learn enough Spanish to be understood, but it takes a little more time to understand Spanish. Bald seems to have learned much more in less time than I have.

    • @TheGhostOfFredZeppelin
      @TheGhostOfFredZeppelin Рік тому +3

      I understand spanish fairly good when reading, but listening is a whole different beast especially with the different dialects and the fact that a lot of spanish speakers talk really fast.

    • @michaelreid8857
      @michaelreid8857 Рік тому +4

      The problem is the dialects, the speed, the slang and many things have two or three names for them.
      Peanuts for example can be Mani or Cacahuates
      Strawberries. Fresas or Frutilla. Papaya can be Papaya or Lechosa!

  • @alvarez0223
    @alvarez0223 Рік тому +2

    Wow. The clouds over the mountains.🥰

  • @davechapman7735
    @davechapman7735 2 дні тому

    These are the most down to earth travel do'c ever!! always well done Sir and cheers from NZ say come down our way and I show you around!!!!

  • @gwynethbennellick4839
    @gwynethbennellick4839 Рік тому +64

    This is bitter sweet to me so reminds me of my travels in Mexico back roads in 1973/5. I love your Spanish. I went to night classes to learn for a year. A book "The People's Guide to Mexico" added useful phrases such as how to bribe a police officer: "No hay otra vez para resolver la matera?" Looks like nothing has improved for los pobres in the intervening time. My heart goes out to those people.

    • @Metaliconian
      @Metaliconian Рік тому +6

      😄😄 As long as the way to resolve that matter is en dinero. I don't want to imagine the other ways.

    • @dr.nosborn6330
      @dr.nosborn6330 9 місяців тому

      *la materia
      (Just because I'm a language purist) 😂

  • @jonathantaylor3407
    @jonathantaylor3407 Рік тому +37

    As always, loved every single second of this. Such a joy to see your interactions and adventures. Only complaint I have, is WE WANT MORE. Cheers Ben!

  • @spartanrabbit
    @spartanrabbit Рік тому +3

    Señor Gopnik LOOOOOL. How do you manage to be so respectful and so disrespectful at the same time. Hahaha love your channel, cheers from Chile.
    We dont have much to offer as in history as other countries might, but would Love a Bald n Bankrupt episode down here. Youd be welcome Sir.

  • @alvarez0223
    @alvarez0223 Рік тому +1

    The landscape is so beautiful!

  • @mariaangelina3936
    @mariaangelina3936 Рік тому +26

    you did an amazing job learning Spanish! Your language skills really elevate this journey. But, it’s fun to watch you no matter where you go just speaking English. 🌻

  • @stevieswheels6660
    @stevieswheels6660 Рік тому +79

    Hola Top B!
    After my diagnosis I didn't go out for 2 years. In a wheelchair feeling shit etc. Mr Bald, you inspired me to say fuck it and start travelling the world again (now on wheels!) I started a little yt channel which I'm happy is inspiring other wheelchair users to get out there too. Travel, adventure, soviet sinks and people is just the best. Thank you Ben for your channel! Loving the new venture, tu español es tan bueno!
    P.s Teach that whippersnapper about proper music..Dolly Parton ffs???

    • @Participant616
      @Participant616 Рік тому

      What diagnosis, may I ask?

    • @ThisUsernameSystemF-ckingSucks
      @ThisUsernameSystemF-ckingSucks Рік тому +4

      Oh, please dont bring the whole Top G shit here. I know Ben showed misguided support but god damn. Lets just forget that guy.

    • @ettu9358
      @ettu9358 Рік тому

      ​@@ThisUsernameSystemF-ckingSucksthe world will not forget.

    • @eonthinker100yrago8
      @eonthinker100yrago8 Рік тому +1

      @@ThisUsernameSystemF-ckingSucks excuse me?

  • @KieronWray
    @KieronWray 10 місяців тому

    impressive spanish for only 1 year mate! great vid, thanks

  • @Achillias
    @Achillias Рік тому +556

    Bald and Bankrupt came back from his monthly holiday break.

    • @CVL1986
      @CVL1986 Рік тому +14

      I know it’s been a long time 😅we all been waiting for him to come back lol

    • @user-qg8fe9hw6h
      @user-qg8fe9hw6h Рік тому

      he was getting bored and horny and needed to find some young women to get with him for a 10er. what better place than a troubled poor town in south america where a mum would rent her daughter to
      him. i’m sure he’s gentle but i know what yours about bald 🧑🏻‍🦲

    • @user-qg8fe9hw6h
      @user-qg8fe9hw6h Рік тому

      i still have the vid a like but it’s because bald is a narcissist and a master manipulator, he sucks u in w his bald shiny scalp

    • @kellyb8237
      @kellyb8237 Рік тому +6

      He's been learning Spanish

    • @justwondering1967
      @justwondering1967 Рік тому +8

      I am ok with the cadence, it’s like UA-cam Christmas when he puts up a video and they are so well done.

  • @AndreiRynhel
    @AndreiRynhel Рік тому

    Your videos are just getting better and better 😅