How Dangerous is Ukraine? Solo in Lviv
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How Dangerous is Ukraine? Solo in Lviv
Respect to the surgeon. Admirable person. ☮
Oh, it's me on video) we were glad to see you in Ukraine, friend. Thank you and all American people and people from all world, who support Ukraine. Its very important.🟦🟨
Of course man ✊thanks for sharing your story
@@SmallBrainedAmerican hav u been in israel???;;;
@@oransherf1089 nope never
@@SmallBrainedAmerican so go here1 israel;;;
@@oransherf1089 Have you been to Palestine lately? Did you know Hamas = Mossad = CIA$$?
I can't believe how chill these people are...
Nice channel dude. I first watched your video from India and then found your trip in a war-torn Ukraine.
It's very interesting to see that a lot of people in India saw you as a money bag and wanted to rip you off, whereas despite the war Ukrainians saw you just as a fellow human and were interested in simply hanging out with you and helping you.
This area looks like one of the wealthiest parts of Ukraine. They don't need to rip anyone off. On the contrary, the average brown person from a third world country thinks every white person is rich and they want to take advantage of them. Eastern european countries are not as poor and they are white and european. Many Americans are descendants of ancestors originated from all of Europe. They definitely have stronger connections, while brown people are so exotic to them (vice versa). So it's easy for browns to scam white foreigners
Lviv s such a beautiful city. Thanks for sharing it with us.
lwow is wonderful polish city
@@derkonig162 Belgorod - is wonderful ukrainian city
@@maskakakaska kiew, odessa, and kharkov are beautiful russian cities
@@derkonig162
Poznan and Gdansk and Katowitz are wonderful german Cities.
@@arrameusthecimmerian6441 Danzig and Posen are German cities that's true
Weird that a country at war is cleaner and has better roads than my country ( the one you told your viewers to never come to )
You’re not real bright it seems. There are area Russia hasn’t yet destroyed!!
Which country is this?
I'm guessing India@@sarahr4184
India
The secret is to not associate with Russia. A lesson the Indian government is yet to learn.
That was a very interesting watch. Thanks a lot for this!
much love man stay safe traveling
Please don’t film military personnel, vehicles, police stations or anything military. You are not only putting other people at risk but also risk getting arrested and charged with some serious penalties.
can you provide source for that? I can't find anything about filming police
@@SmallBrainedAmerican I don’t have a source but I was in Ukraine a few weeks ago filming just like you and one of my friends told me that any government buildings should not be filmed.
It is also something we are thought in the military that during war you should not film police military or other government facilities.
And if you do film anything military you should wait a long time before posting it(weeks) although I would say don’t film anything like that at all. I avoided filming all stuff like that as you can see in my videos.
Generally be careful what you film and if you have to describe something you seen try to not give away the locations.
You will see military activities and vehicles if you continue your trip into Ukraine but just take my word and don’t film it. Death is no joke. I’m sure you will hear plenty of explosions and sirens too just try to avoid filming it.
What is your plan in Ukraine anyways? A lot of roads are pothole central, if you need advice on good roads just send me a message.
@@SmallBrainedAmericanyou shouldn’t film any troops or police as Russians end up bombing those areas!! Ask any soldier on the ground! Plus they never know who may be collaborating with Russians!
Great video, thanks.
6:57 good lord those are absolutely massive..
Awesome video. Thanks for your work Connor
thanks homie
@@SmallBrainedAmerican go rent a car;;;
Fantastic vlogging! Love your channel. Cheers, Conner.
homie repping that counterstrike, legend
You deserve so many more views.
Very interesting to see your point of view being right on the ground there. Feels like real journalism again. Thanks! 👍
Thanks so much for the kind words man
I started watching a few of this guy's videos just because of his unbelievable naivete as a traveller. "This is Slovakia part of the former Soviet Union". 😂However I applaud the fact that he is adventurous and candid. This vlog about Lviv however is the best of a very patchy bunch. In fact it's great! The approach is spot-on and the true gold here is the interaction with the wonderful people of Ukraine. да живее украина! You are getting better my friend keep on travelling!. Happy trails all!
In all fairness; 99.9% of Americans don’t know the diff between soviet bloc countries and Warsaw Pact countries. If you’re over there traveling…. that’s a diff story; you should know something.
@@joecambodia1326 I agree about 99.9% of Americans! However some of the most savvy and experienced rough travellers I've met during trips to over 100 countries have been from the States. The Darwin Award for travel naivete goes to the Japanese. Despite warnings from locals I have personally known them to be kidnapped by Chechen fighters in Georgia, eaten by a shark in Oz etc etc. FWIW I have made several visits to war-torn countries including Ukraine, Cote D'Ivoire (and noting your YT handle) Cambodia during the civil war between Hun Sen and the Khmer Rouge.That was the only country where I carried a firearm. Not my choice.My Israeli travel buddy bought an ancient AK47 from a temple guard. I rode pillion on his bike carrying it slung over my shoulder! 😃
@@iannicholson7205 good stuff, I’ve only seen old Japanese guys overpay for 15 minutes w a Thai girl and ps. I’m American 🇺🇸
It's a shame that such a lovely country has a chance to turn to rubble if the war gets worse
3:10 The buildings in the city are beautiful
Nadia got it going on son!
Thank you for this incredible insight into the war. I don't think I understood it as good as I do after this video what the Urkanian people must feel during all of this.
Cool 😎video!!! Thank You! For sharing your experience in Ukraine 🇺🇦 especially during the war. I want to go there very much. Because Ukraine is beautiful.
It is all as Russia and Belarus!
I am from West Ukraine to get into my home from Lviv three hours away, I did propose my wife in the Lviv I’m glad to see home country
Great video much love to Ukraine
Thanks mate
continue
thanks so much!!! 🙏
Nadia is absolutely gorgeous.. and that's coming from someone in their early 20's..
Another great video. Thanks again. Slava Ukraini
Stay safe bro 👍
thanks homie
Mate, great vid. Going through your channel now, we’ve got similar interests man🤙 subbed.
Thanks very much amigo
@@SmallBrainedAmerican hop to see u in israel the coin is shekel;;;;
Lviv is an amazing city. Very European.
agreed- beautiful architecture
Because it's a Polish town, not Ukrainian
@@kaliak8153 It was ocupied by Poland.
The founder of Lviv is UKRAINIAN PRINCE DANYLO HALYTSKYI!
@@kaliak8153 another imperialism nostalgia
" Very European " wtf ? lol
bro you r in european country
it's the same as : " Chicago - Very American city "
Finally I made my way to Lviv now after watched this video months ago months ago. Life now in Lviv is peaceful and normal as any cities in the world. The destroyed Russian tanks are gone now although I really wanted to take a peek. I heard siren went off only once after a week in here. There are quite some military uniform men here. With the war going on on the east Front, a lot of adults' face here are somewhat heavy or solemn, who is not? In any world. Very deep-heart touched to see some men with young family/teenager children on the street and in shops, just wish all those brave men the best luck and return home unharmed to rejoin their family soon. This war is senseless, should have been avoided, it is definetely Putin's crime, but also the faults of the West, if they all do care enough about this country and its people they could have negotiated out somehow. No time to blame who cause this war now, it is time to achieve peace soon. People here are some of nicest and bravest in the world they do not deserve this. In addition to keep sending bombs to win, West also need to send a lot more investment, moneies, technologies... to rebuild Ukriane to one of most successful economy in Europe. If the West politians/business communities do really believe in democracy, they need to show actions where their mouth is. Ukrianie can be as wealthy as Poland and Germany, they have all the successful ingridients, they just need some kick start from the West.
"They have aspirations" couldn't have said it better once this is over and Ukraine joins the world will change I think everyone can feel it and know we need a different world order where evil has no safe space and innocent people can live in peace in their home country's Слава Україні! 🇺🇦 12:08
Im not sure if theres no evil in the world other than the east.
But I sure hope for peace as soon as possible, especially for the civilians who need to live it through.
You could really see the turmoil on that first mans face. I felt so bad for him.
How do you manage to stay so safe during dangerous times like this? It’s amazing. And I mean that as a compliment overall, not an insult at all. I wish I had your courage. Haha.
to be fair I was quite far west in the country- all the fighting is happening near the Russian border
@@SmallBrainedAmerican may ask how old r u??;;;;
@@oransherf1089
He’s nearly 30..
Great hat.
i think your choice of using a GoPro with a little handle is wise... Just seems like less intrusive and the wide angle is so forgiving.. The audio is decent as well..
I love Ukrainian people i hope the best for them
I'm considering visiting Ukraine later this month. Was planning to stay in Kyiv, but now considering Lviv instead.
Can someone inform me about power and water situation in Kyiv and Lviv today? Should i just stay away for now?
I couldn't tell you, but DM me on insta and i can put you in touch with Ukrainians there now
As Lviv resident I can describe current situation in Lviv. The are no problems with water and there never been any during war time so that is not a problem at all. As for power, latest missile strike hit 3 main energy objects in region, we had no electricity for whole 15 of November. There still is lack of power, so there was created schedule list, where you can find when which streets of city are going to be powerless starting from tomorrow. As I far as I know situation in Kyiv is kind of the same. So i recommend you to delay your visit. That short answer for your questions. And now my personal opinion. I think that you shouldn't completely cancel your plans on visiting. In general it is safe to visit Lviv. Last two times of strikes on city before 15.11 were 10.10 and somewhen in June (2 last attacks were few days after remarkable events for Ukraine - Kherson liberation and explosion on Crimea bridge). Also city wasn't attacked yet, just nearby military and power objects. But you must understand that traveling in country during wartime can be unpredictable. During air raid sirens all shops, restaurants, museums are closed, you are not allowed to walk outside from 24 to 5, etc. So it's crucial to make flexible trip plan and look through all special wartime condition for civilians in Ukraine. I hope that this will help you, if you decide to visit Ukraine, have a nice trip. Lviv always welcomes tourists
@@Dr_seger hi. Thanks a lot for your insight on the situation in lviv. It helps a lot. I was initially headed to Kyiv, but has been torn if it was the best decision since the power seems to be out many hours a day. Sitting in a dark apartment every day does ruin the tourist experience a bit..
You shouldn’t. Lviv is too to the front.
May December 2: Nadia and Connor!
I really hope you get to go back to Ukraine someday
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People been running away from Ukraine for decades before the war, my ex fiancé was half Russian half Ukrainian born and lived in Ukraine, was brought to Australia by her mum and dad for school like 20+years ago... Best decision they could have every made for their daughter, the only decision really. Her grandma is still their in Kharkiv. her windows were blown out once by a close bombing,
omg holy shit the mother who got her daughter on the phone reminds me EXACTLY of my ex's mum holy shit.
Also imagine how some parents would just want to get their daughters out of Ukraine as fast as possible, it's probably the nicest thing they could do for them....
And yeah.... Ukraine has wanted to be part of EU for a long long time
4:09 she pervin hahaha
30$ per day.. it would be cheaper to rent an apartment if you stay for month or more.
He said 13, though.
@@fluestergefuehle Oh, not that much. I'm messing -ty and -teen
11:22 CS Chad
Conner you're crazy as fuck going there solo at that time lol
I remember visiting Estonia and seeing all the monuments celebrating their independance from Russia. So I bot the feeling that none of the smaller Countries around it are super safe unfortunately
Just got back from doing the civ service over there. I live in Alabama, but idk why something told me to go. I could never joing the military in the USA due to health issues, mostly my back. They declined me twice. It was a very surreal experience. It felt like a huge game of airsoft except a lot more real and a lot more serious. It was just weird to have a bunch of us with no experience playing soldier out there. I saw people get shot, hurt, etc. It is something I never want to experience again and I just hope the shit gets figured out soon.
Slava Ukraini!
La doña chichona quería contigo jajaja
Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦
Russia's war of aggression should be opposed by every freedom loving person.
Cool locals open up after a few beers and let their hair down. Good English!
Why is your bike out of commission?
Check out the vid before this 😮💨 broke down in Lviv
@@SmallBrainedAmerican
Did you get it fixed man?
Could be the stator or regulator as it seems you rode all day and it didn't charge...
@@jayp7003 This is like the beginning of a Hostel movie.
9:30 isnt that a member of Stoned Jesus band?
Missiles and bombs aside - it is safe . Always safe. There are no ghettos ,.etc...
Support Ukraine
Watching footage of an american chillen in ukraine is so trippy lol be careful out there g!
Thanks dawg appreciate the support
@@SmallBrainedAmerican may god bless u;;;com israel;;;
At 7:18 I would expect she brought u tea with sedative or clofein to driversptepare u for kidney removal 😵
The pornhub thing is killing me
That guy loves his ribs
5:11...oh dear. What's the real story here...
be careful man ;)
Слава Україні!
Героям слава! :D
I love how they display all the Russian stuff they have taken as street art. hahahaha
That whole town is rubble now
Fake news
Who told you this nonsense? lmao. I just spoke to my sister there, everything is fine.
I know this is late for this video, but where did you find the "religious checkpoints" in ukraine? I'm having a hard time tracking that down, and your tik tok is the source of ALOT of conspiracies.
it's in the video "fleeing ukraine during war"
yeah man that comment section is super toxic
Power to Ukraine force's 😁
Gtre
That lady wants you to get her models and daughter green cards and to the states where it's safe!!😊
Unless you go to school or in the wrong hood. Tbh there's probably a less chance for a civilian to get killed rn in Ukraine than in US.
She was a madam...the man is clueless.
I am just as patriotic for Ukraine as every one with a brain, but the phrase " *MY LAND* above all" makes me worry in absolutely every case...
I'm not patriotic or nationalistic, and i agree: no chunk of land is anywhere near as important as the lives of people who live there.
I don’t understand the fear of a country valuing itself before other countries. Ukrainians should care more about Ukraine than other countries.
@@danielwoods3896 How small minded can someone be? Do think this is the best the world will ever have to offer? National states? And besides you may think of NAzi Germany, Japan or Italia which used such slogans for themselves? Is this really something you want to be associated with?
@@arcanios806 For as long as every country is sovereign and independent, they are not obligated to put the rest of the world before themselves. That is a naive ideal that cannot be realized as long as malevolent nations exist, and they always will.
You’re right about fascist states using those slogans. So do France, Italy, Spain, Britain, the US, modern Germany, and damn near every other country on the planet.
Ignorant? I agree!
Sad they think those sand bags will stop anything at all in this modern day weapons
It's good that you are smarter than people who really saw this war, thank you chair expert
the sand bags are meant to keep the glass and debris from flying through the windows and such.
@@VitaliiThechair expert lmao
Video is great but those tanks aren't months old it was back in the USSR when they got destroyed. It said origin USSR so yea...
No, they were made back in Soviet Union, but destroyed when Russia attacked. There is tons of old Soviet machinery still in use in this war.
Soon to be Poland. SuperbaZed
Every one of those tanks on display were rusted to hell... What a stupid propaganda move... The more likely were tanks that were used by Ukraine and were abandoned for a long time, or some old Russian tanks they abandoned. Smh
Interesting..middle of a war and electric and internet all on and all are out strolling around... Evil Russia!!!
Even the Ukrainians don't have a clue as to the real history. If they did they would be talking about the Maiden Revolution 2014 and who was behind it and who did all te murdering.
@@davehightower1851 scam, stop posting this ruzzian propaganda. You asking who made murdering? - why, you, scam not saying about court which was few month ago, why you not saying about Berkut "police mans" which in jail right now, why you not sayin that part of that murders right now in ruzzia, why you not saying that ruzzia asks them to change to Ukrainian fighters?
What you don't like about internet and electric, or you living in 4d grade country there people have no clue about modern technologies?
Yes pretty amazing in the 2nd year of a full blown war, that Russia has left the whole infracture intact. Keep being a GeniousMorn@@VitaliiThe
@@davehightower1851constant attacks on electricity and internet would be both inefficient and an act of terrorism. Even most parts of Syria and Yemen have electricity despite their all out wars.
Lviv has a Polish heart and history. It was built by Poles and I hope one day it will return to the motherland.
Leave Ukraine alone !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stop acting like another Peter the Great wannabe, a war monger like Putin. Lviv belongs to Ukraine. Period.
@@carle5538 Guest before the war there were not even 10% Ukrainians in Lviv. There were already more Jews than Ukrainians. This is a historically Polish city. And no chauvinist Ukrainian bullshit is going to change that.The loss of Polish Lwów was a great historical injusticeAnd we will remember the deportation in cattle cars of 200k people and your genocide in Volhynia of 100k children and women.When the Soviets entered Lvov, you shouted that Lvov was Soviet and then it actually was. You are fucking cattle.
@@Vismaiorek Are you trying to be another Peter the Great wannabe? It is not going to work. Sorry. You should also not be cursing here on this forum. You should apologize to the youtube community here. Control your language and apologize. You should argue your points here with the Russia Federation . They are the ones causing all this war.
@@carle5538 nie potrzebuję być żadnym carem z dzikiego wschodu, Polska ma zdecydowanie lepszych bohaterów i zdecydowanie lepszą historię. Ruska swolocz wkoncu się wykończy sama, wtedy odbierzemy co nasze, albo wróci samo.
@@Vismaiorek Zachowujesz się jak twój brat bliźniak Putin z Rosji. Musisz przestać myśleć o przeszłości. Ukraina jest już niepodległym państwem. Musisz przestać zachowywać się jak maniak, który chce zabrać cudzą ziemię. Musicie szanować suwerenne, niezależne narody. Przestań. Zatrzymywać się !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
12:15 those natsi chants just prove that putin has a point
don't be an ignorant fool
No not really, they hate Russia for legitimate reasons, for what they have done. Putin has brought the hate onto himself.
I love Ukraine and Poland😊
Ukraine is a special place for sure
Hi Connor, could you please go to Russia to get the other perspective on the war. Moscow and St Petersburg are reported to be beautiful cities. Also with some research listening to people like Col Douglas Macgregor, Scott Ritter, Judge Napolitano and so many others, they blame the US and their expansionism policies in trying to surround Russia with NATO countries as the real reason for the war. The US is only using Ukraine as their proxy to try and weaken Russia.
Lol what a load of self-hating American tankie nonsense. Russia invaded Ukraine but somehow the almighty US did it.
Can you imagine that Russia has its own free will or do you think of any country that is not the US as only a puppet that whose every action is decided by the US? Why such a US-centric colonialistic attitude, comrade?
Lwów beautiful Polish town
Слава Україні!