Hey Mom, I am in RUclips! Lol. Hope you enjoy your stay here in Jakarta.. Kinda short but it was hella fun to meet you, Ben and Cat! Safe trip to your next and next destinations. Hope to meet you again one day
Ben and Cat, I'm very happy that you two decided to spend a little extra on the room in Labuan Bojo, you two had been put through the wringer with the loud never ending music and bumpy bus rides. What an incredible room and view, Cat (and you) certainly deserved that luxury! Safe travels friends !
She is adorable!!! Ben you’re really getting comfortable in your recent videos. I feel so bad for you guys and all the loud music.😭 keep it up, I’ll be catching all your videos in the future. Cheers.
Oh guys, what a delightful video. So good to see you two enjoying some well deserved luxury times. What a girl is Kat!! Sweet, brave, always ready for harsh adventures. And what about her lovely, captivating smile! You look very good together, man. Ben, you are the guy! Thanks for your work here. Grettings from Brazil!
Stay close to Kat. Stay away from the monkeys! Excellent video mate. Great to see you both happy and healthy. Cheers from the Sierra Nevada mountains. 🍻
Reminds me of one time people in my neighborhood were making noise till 2 am and I had to work at 6 am so I left a little early for work and went through the neighborhood honking my car horn.
I can’t wait for the next video. This country is very unique. Kat is awesome. She’s the right girl to go on a trip around the world. Keep up the good videos.
ive never understood why people would murder someone in cold blood, until i was somewhere with someone playing loud base late at night and i had no power over it lol.
Ben, if Kat left her job to be with you, while you suffer around the world in those shithole places, maybe you two should make it a permanent arrangement. She's such a plus part of your life.
The footage in and around Jakarta was pretty cool, especially when Ben and Cat entered that maze through little shops and people's living quarters. It would certainly be interesting living there. My 93 year old former boss and her family were from a little town in Northern Maine and moved to Jakarta sometime in the 1970's. When I worked for her she had all sorts of stories from when her Diplomat husband brought them all there to live for a few years.
Lol the polution there and the mentioned other places makes having to pay for plastic bags in Tescos seem ridiculous 😅 I think supermarkets just saw an extra profit, the heiress of Tesco still owes the British taxpayer thousands after selling of land in London in a scam that went wrong, she refused to pay the fine given to her by the courts, transfered her assets into familys names and fled the country, and yet we still do our shopping in the shop that will make her extremely rich .
I really love the story of You & Cat, Ben. I remember the vlog when you met her on a beach, possibly somewhere in Brazil? (I forget the geographic location) Since then I have enjoyed seeing your adventures together, and it warms my heart to see you both happy together. I can see by the way that she looks at you Ben ….. you are in for trouble, my brother. (Luckily it’s the good kind of trouble, no worries.) - Jason/Freedom Fighter Until Death/Vermont, FRA (‘FRA’, meaning “The Failed Republic Of America”)
This is so relatable brother! I travelled SEA for about six years and I know that pain. Once stayed in a hotel room where the room next door was literally been knocked down. I stayed across the road from a restaurant that was so loud that it was shaking the windows. And I lived next door to a hotel where for an entire week the owners thought it was acceptable to have their Buddhist funeral from 7:00 p.m. till 5:00 a.m. respect there traditions but I doubt the ancestors had martial amplifiers! 😂
Once again, you and Catarina made my grey and dreary sunday morning a whole lot brighter. Thanks for that and keep up the good work! I've recently visited your home town and I get it now. very inspiring to go travel.
I have not been to jkt for about 15 years. It has grown massively in that time. I spend a lot of time there, during the late 80s-90s, traffic, and pollution has always been an issue. In the 80s, there was a lot more open culture. Now Islam there has become lot more conservative.
I was just there in the beginning of October for a week, I absolutely love the vibe of the city. Its chaotic at times but its very intriguing, the people are unbelievably friendly, and the nice places in jakarta are unbelievable. The traffic is next level though
Ben, I feel you, that's a nightmare scenario, geez... As a seasoned traveler myself I've learned to always bring at least two pairs of quality vaccume headphones comfortable enough to sleep in + some meditation music or asmr that drains out any disturbances. Ear plugs work too but might cause ear infections after a couple days.
I have cycled around many Asian cities, including Jakarta. But I will put Manila and Delhi in front of Jakarta, when it comes to Chaos. And I absolutely love the Indonesian people. I find them to be the most easygoing people in all Asia.
We had Indonesian Muslim guys live with us in NZ for many years, I love them too & have Vietnamese kids, the Indo guys were so protective over our girls.
Ben, Cat has been travelling with you on this trip as well as others, but I have never once heard you say "we". It's always I'm this and I'm that. Don't you think she deserves to be included in your narration, especially as she's right there beside you wherever you go?
Yes Ben, I am currently in Uzbekistan, I film Walking video tours for RUclips just for free. It is my passion because of you!❤ Can you see it and give me your advice?
I feel your pain... I've got an old cat here (18yo) that has become so senile that it wont shut up for any hour. Lack of sleep can really mess a guy/gal up.
Ben, thank you for all the hard work you put into your videos. It's very inspirational to watch it, especially for those of us that just started creating travel content. Keep it coming my friend!
Enjoy in Jakarta - North Jakarta is hustle city and little bit wild - Central Jakarta is office area and Political wave - South Jakarta is many hangout place for youth like a party or just take a coffee
When you're traveling alone, it's okay to rough it up but when the Queen tags along you have to give her the royal treatment, ever so often. My goodness, Cat is a keeper; she has to rough it up, along with you. Next stop, Bali and no cameras for a few days so Cat can enjoy some off time.
I lived in Jakarta for seven years until the pandemic forced me to return to my home country. I absolutely loved living there and absolutely hated leaving it.
The place where the traffic jams are so legendary, they have their own fan club. Forget about rush hour; it's more like 'standstill hour,' where the cars play a game of musical horns. Honk if you love traffic! But I don't mind because this is the country where my bucketlist belongs! Hopefully, my travel dart would land soon in this place!
If you two can travel through hell together your relationship is 100% safe ! I ditched the first fiancé due to his need of 5 star luxury ! Married a backpacker ! He speaks Indonesian too, ran a furniture business in NZ, many Indo friends, great people.
Perhaps you need to visit Kepulauan Seribu, islands around Jakarta that you can go from Ancol. You can hop from one island to another island. The water is blue and it's far from the hectic city. These islands are parts of Jakarta too.
Enjoy your vids much for sure. But now, I'm absolutely slain by Caterina! She is charming and delightful. Your vids are cool too, Ben. All the best to you both; I'm looking forward to your content going forward. Love, respect and regards to all!
just got going into the video...i dont know whats better m8t, the fact u actually dropped some coin and stayed in a nice place?..or the fact that Cat looked "well rested"!..lol..i'll continue on with the video before my comments get me in trouble..lol. good job m8t
I didn’t like Jakarta when I was there, but I’m sure it’s a great place. Bali was better to me. Live in Perth, Western Australia, Love the channel Ben 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Not gonna lie when you first started going on about it im like surely it cannot be that bad, then MY back wall started to vibrate too 😅, totally worth it all tho in the end as always haha! Stay awesome and stay safe out there! @@BackpackerBen
I don't know if you and Kat are a thing but if you are treat her well stay faithful enjoy each other's company! Like for real. I miss a certain person every day so yea 😅
For the noise, it is always wise to carry a pair of earplugs in your travels (tho I don't always remember to, much to my dismay at times)..even tho listening to your heartbeat thru the plugs, can be irritating too, if you are tired enough, you can fall asleep wearing them? Obviously it is much better than having to listen to loud music, with the bass pumped up!
Hey Mom, I am in RUclips!
Lol. Hope you enjoy your stay here in Jakarta.. Kinda short but it was hella fun to meet you, Ben and Cat! Safe trip to your next and next destinations. Hope to meet you again one day
IQBAL YOU LEGEND
Very kind of you to show Ben and Cat around Jakarta, Iqbal.
@@noenamfam that is very kind of you to offer. I would need a new passport as mine expired in 2020.
@@toddburgess5056 come on mate.. renew your passport and hopefully you can get cheap flights here..
I love these two....Ben has always been incredibly entertaining but Cat improves it all!...amazing!
Might not wanna see any more videos without Cat. Hope it’s only you two from here on out. Both of you are awesome and compliment each other very well.
Beautiful Catarina definitely deserved that luxury break! You're a great partner and she is completely adorable. Happy travels!
Cat is such a good sport no matter what you put her thru she just keeps smiling gotta love her and Ben as a couple
She's amazing!
Yup!! Im sure, She's a Keeper for BeNjaMIN
Ben and Cat, I'm very happy that you two decided to spend a little extra on the room in Labuan Bojo, you two had been put through the wringer with the loud never ending music and bumpy bus rides. What an incredible room and view, Cat (and you) certainly deserved that luxury! Safe travels friends !
Cheers mate!
@@BackpackerBen Keep spoiling her Ben. You two appear to be a great travel team. And the spoiling never ever ever ever ends. FYI.
Bojo : Boris Johnson?😅
Kat really enhances your videos! She’s always smiling! Another interesting video Ben! Many thanks. Keep on travelling!
Glad you like them!
She is adorable!!! Ben you’re really getting comfortable in your recent videos. I feel so bad for you guys and all the loud music.😭 keep it up, I’ll be catching all your videos in the future. Cheers.
Oh guys, what a delightful video. So good to see you two enjoying some well deserved luxury times. What a girl is Kat!! Sweet, brave, always ready for harsh adventures. And what about her lovely, captivating smile! You look very good together, man. Ben, you are the guy! Thanks for your work here. Grettings from Brazil!
Good to see you both staying in a luxury hotel, makes a nice change.
Won’t be happening again that
Stay close to Kat.
Stay away from the monkeys!
Excellent video mate.
Great to see you both happy and healthy.
Cheers from the Sierra Nevada mountains. 🍻
Cheers mate! Will do
Very good point stay away from the monkeys. Kat doing great with the vlogs, very concerning pollution and overall a very accurate video.
Reminds me of one time people in my neighborhood were making noise till 2 am and I had to work at 6 am so I left a little early for work and went through the neighborhood honking my car horn.
This is brilliant 😂😂😂
CIA uses sleep torture as a form of torture so keeping your neighbors up at might should be considered assault
I can’t wait for the next video. This country is very unique. Kat is awesome. She’s the right girl to go on a trip around the world.
Keep up the good videos.
ive never understood why people would murder someone in cold blood, until i was somewhere with someone playing loud base late at night and i had no power over it lol.
*bass
You guys are nuts! 😂😂😂
Couldn’t handle all that music more than a second, well done to you 😅
Ugh
Ben, if Kat left her job to be with you, while you suffer around the world in those shithole places, maybe you two should make it a permanent arrangement. She's such a plus part of your life.
The footage in and around Jakarta was pretty cool, especially when Ben and Cat entered that maze through little shops and people's living quarters. It would certainly be interesting living there. My 93 year old former boss and her family were from a little town in Northern Maine and moved to Jakarta sometime in the 1970's. When I worked for her she had all sorts of stories from when her Diplomat husband brought them all there to live for a few years.
Lol the polution there and the mentioned other places makes having to pay for plastic bags in Tescos seem ridiculous 😅 I think supermarkets just saw an extra profit, the heiress of Tesco still owes the British taxpayer thousands after selling of land in London in a scam that went wrong, she refused to pay the fine given to her by the courts, transfered her assets into familys names and fled the country, and yet we still do our shopping in the shop that will make her extremely rich .
Put headphones in to get the full bass power coming from that village 💀
lol nice bass. torture
A lot of East Asians seem to have no concept of noise pollution!
I really love the story of You & Cat, Ben. I remember the vlog when you met her on a beach, possibly somewhere in Brazil? (I forget the geographic location) Since then I have enjoyed seeing your adventures together, and it warms my heart to see you both happy together. I can see by the way that she looks at you Ben ….. you are in for trouble, my brother. (Luckily it’s the good kind of trouble, no worries.)
- Jason/Freedom Fighter Until Death/Vermont, FRA (‘FRA’, meaning “The Failed Republic Of America”)
You both make the perfect travel couple.
Both of you stay safe, looking forward to the next adventure mate ❤️👊🏼
Belgian Expat in Jakarta and love it.. Have fun!
Jakarta looks nicer than I expected. Great people too.
the nice parts of jakarta are honestly amazing, even in the slums you never feel threatened because everyone is so friendly lol. Ive been 3 times
7:42 very kind of you to let Cat use your leg as a pillow. Thank you for sharing this moment of sweetness with us.
This is so relatable brother! I travelled SEA for about six years and I know that pain. Once stayed in a hotel room where the room next door was literally been knocked down. I stayed across the road from a restaurant that was so loud that it was shaking the windows. And I lived next door to a hotel where for an entire week the owners thought it was acceptable to have their Buddhist funeral from 7:00 p.m. till 5:00 a.m. respect there traditions but I doubt the ancestors had martial amplifiers! 😂
Looool glad other’s experience this mate 😂
Best travel couple for me.. Need more of this duo
🎉
You've blatantly fallen in love with Catarina like we all have.... ❤
She’s beautiful inside & out
What about the 500 other women he sees on other trips lol
Of course we do 😂..image tapping dat ass 💦💦💦
@@wagmiorngmiyou mean he’s fudgepacker Ben?
@@wagmiorngmi😮he’s gay
Once again, you and Catarina made my grey and dreary sunday morning a whole lot brighter. Thanks for that and keep up the good work! I've recently visited your home town and I get it now. very inspiring to go travel.
Plymouth 😂 blimey you understand then.
Thanks mate
same brother watching this before I go to work tonight, love these travel RUclipsrs
Thanks for been a champ guys and putting up with that loud music all night long. You took it in stride. Cheers!!!😍😃😘👏👏
Our pleasure!🫠😅
Excited for the next video Ben! Save travels with Catarina!
Hope you both get rest,,your so beautiful Kat!❤
Struggle on Kat & Ben good stuff!💪
I love Cat's positive energy. She's cute & pretty.
I have not been to jkt for about 15 years. It has grown massively in that time. I spend a lot of time there, during the late 80s-90s, traffic, and pollution has always been an issue. In the 80s, there was a lot more open culture. Now Islam there has become lot more conservative.
now nearly become Indonistan.
@@richarddawkins4607indonistan?, That mean The land for indo peoples 💪
Don't worry, just a few of them are conservatives, we practice a different islamic culture from the middle Easter.
@rombong2655 not what I see. Politics also very conservative now
@@jantschierschky3461 im really comfused??, Rightist says indonesian govt are socialist "communist". leftist says indonesian govt are conservative 🤔🤔
Recently was in Jakarta from Australia. Apart from the pollution i loved it.
I was just there in the beginning of October for a week, I absolutely love the vibe of the city. Its chaotic at times but its very intriguing, the people are unbelievably friendly, and the nice places in jakarta are unbelievable. The traffic is next level though
Ben, I feel you, that's a nightmare scenario, geez... As a seasoned traveler myself I've learned to always bring at least two pairs of quality vaccume headphones comfortable enough to sleep in + some meditation music or asmr that drains out any disturbances. Ear plugs work too but might cause ear infections after a couple days.
You think you’ve got it bad with all the bass music …. Try walking the Darien Gap!! That’s proper tough 😂
In vans 😭
Great video, Kat saying the dragon is moving was funny. Thanks for posting.
I have cycled around many Asian cities, including Jakarta. But I will put Manila and Delhi in front of Jakarta, when it comes to Chaos. And I absolutely love the Indonesian people. I find them to be the most easygoing people in all Asia.
Top people mate! Agreed
We had Indonesian Muslim guys live with us in NZ for many years, I love them too & have Vietnamese kids, the Indo guys were so protective over our girls.
Earplugs. Don't leave home without them. Best piece of travel gear I've ever bought.
Earplugs for me are hard to sleep with it’s really annoying feeling in my ears
@@jumpy2xstreaming Try silicone earplugs for swimmers
I love it when you meet artists on your journey. The guitarist an friend show how lovely are around the World. keep rolling you legend.
I live near a pub. That bass thing is most evenings for me. Noise cancelling headphones changed my life.
You never let us down with your thumbnails 👏🏼 Quality video as always! Legends 🙌🏼
You know it ;)
You're a long way from the Muff..!! Living the dream...geddon 😉
Yes. Kat is in this video. She so beautiful. You need to keep her on the channel.
Ben, Cat has been travelling with you on this trip as well as others, but I have never once heard you say "we". It's always I'm this and I'm that. Don't you think she deserves to be included in your narration, especially as she's right there beside you wherever you go?
Yes Ben, I am currently in Uzbekistan, I film Walking video tours for RUclips just for free. It is my passion because of you!❤ Can you see it and give me your advice?
Nah shit mate, you need to change everything
@@clive_the_fat_cat thanks! You're a nice person
Love your travels I’m watching from New Zealand
Appreciate it mate!
This is what I call an eye catching thumbnail 😅
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Wonderful video 👏👏❤ beautiful Catharina and the adventurous backpackerben
I feel your pain... I've got an old cat here (18yo) that has become so senile that it wont shut up for any hour. Lack of sleep can really mess a guy/gal up.
Ben, thank you for all the hard work you put into your videos. It's very inspirational to watch it, especially for those of us that just started creating travel content. Keep it coming my friend!
Thank you pal
Excellent as always Ben and Kat my favourites see you both in part 2 subscriber Australia 💛
Awesome! Thank you!
I actually enjoy some of the luxury content, its nice to see what places have to offer! - ofc it helps that you have beautiful Kat with you :D
lol, my subwoofer was shaking the walls in my room from the bass in this video.
Mate the whole hotel was shaking like an earthquake. Mental
Awsome to see y'all again 💕love your videos Cat is great companion for you 🥰can't wait for more adventures 💖please be safe 🥰😻LoveMeow
Who else wants a ‘Kat takeover’ episode?
The room looked amazing, some much needed luxury for you both!
Great content and you are a beatiful couple!!❤😊
Enjoy in Jakarta
- North Jakarta is hustle city and little bit wild
- Central Jakarta is office area and Political wave
- South Jakarta is many hangout place for youth like a party or just take a coffee
Ben, I watch a lot of different RUclips channels. I have to say, yours has become my favorite.
Appreciate it mate!
Lol that is a good thumbnail Ben
You know it
Nice video, thank you Ben and Catarina
great thumbnail of Cat
Great vlog Ben really enjoyed , Ooooh that bass music playing all night..
Brilliant video as always.Stay safe you two!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Great videos dude, right on!
🚀 cheers mate
i lived in Mexico for many years and had to get used to wearing earplugs every night. its not ideal but when you get used to them you get to sleep
Ben keeps getting followed by loud terrible music wherever he goes 😂😂😂
Poor Ben!!
That’s Asia mate !
He never packs earplugs! how unprepared
When you're traveling alone, it's okay to rough it up but when the Queen tags along you have to give her the royal treatment, ever so often. My goodness, Cat is a keeper; she has to rough it up, along with you. Next stop, Bali and no cameras for a few days so Cat can enjoy some off time.
Love the title! Awesome concept for this whole video.
Great video Ben and Kat
I was thinking why don't they just stay somewhere nice for a change, and then they did! Awesome! : )
Good man Ben well in kat
It was a long time ago since Jakarta was that chaotic city you described. Nowadays it more like Bangkok.
Ben, you need to invest in ear plugs and maybe some white noise to drown out loud music. 🙂
I lived in Jakarta for seven years until the pandemic forced me to return to my home country. I absolutely loved living there and absolutely hated leaving it.
Great videos Ben, watching from CapeTown
Complaint Packing Ben opening a video with a complain i love it lol
The place where the traffic jams are so legendary, they have their own fan club. Forget about rush hour; it's more like 'standstill hour,' where the cars play a game of musical horns. Honk if you love traffic! But I don't mind because this is the country where my bucketlist belongs! Hopefully, my travel dart would land soon in this place!
Amazing views!Thank you Catarina and Ben!
Those dragons look remarkable like large Australian goannas!
Love your vlogs mate! :)
Thanks a ton!
@@BackpackerBen Anytime mate! Hope to meet you 'down under; here sometime
Great video as always congratulations you r the best regards Howard from Cyprus
If you two can travel through hell together your relationship is 100% safe ! I ditched the first fiancé due to his need of 5 star luxury ! Married a backpacker ! He speaks Indonesian too, ran a furniture business in NZ, many Indo friends, great people.
Glad I found your channel.
How do you keep clam with all the travel chaos?
Perhaps you need to visit Kepulauan Seribu, islands around Jakarta that you can go from Ancol. You can hop from one island to another island. The water is blue and it's far from the hectic city. These islands are parts of Jakarta too.
Enjoy your vids much for sure. But now, I'm absolutely slain by Caterina! She is charming and delightful. Your vids are cool too, Ben. All the best to you both; I'm looking forward to your content going forward. Love, respect and regards to all!
Love the videos man. Great stuff 👍
just got going into the video...i dont know whats better m8t, the fact u actually dropped some coin and stayed in a nice place?..or the fact that Cat looked "well rested"!..lol..i'll continue on with the video before my comments get me in trouble..lol. good job m8t
Don’t get used to it mate I’m back in dump hotels now
@BackpackerBen I wouldn't think anything different. You doing the dumps makes the show so good!
looks like you're having a great time!
I didn’t like Jakarta when I was there, but I’m sure it’s a great place. Bali was better to me. Live in Perth, Western Australia,
Love the channel Ben 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Ben, I recommend you to buy yourselves a pair of noise-canceling earbuds to wear them whilst sleeping, makes a huge difference.
Mate no earplugs can block out that bass vibration 😂
That does not work at all against noise like this.
True, earplugs don't prevent the vibration. Sleeping on a hammock might help though.
Watched this in my home theater with 2 18" subs positioned around the room, I felt exactly what you were feeling if anyone if doubting you bahaha
THANK GOD! Now imagine that for 10 hours all night 😅
Not gonna lie when you first started going on about it im like surely it cannot be that bad, then MY back wall started to vibrate too 😅, totally worth it all tho in the end as always haha! Stay awesome and stay safe out there! @@BackpackerBen
Oh nahh i could not with the music great video!!
I saw an A&W.!! Love A&W Grew up on their root beer floats, tater tots and Jr burger.
Over the years i've come to appreciate earplugs.... can NOT sleep without'em now. LOVE IT! :D
I don't know if you and Kat are a thing but if you are treat her well stay faithful enjoy each other's company! Like for real.
I miss a certain person every day so yea 😅
They are it’s obvious
Huge respect to you guys, be safe and stay awesome, jurassic park
For the noise, it is always wise to carry a pair of earplugs in your travels (tho I don't always remember to, much to my dismay at times)..even tho listening to your heartbeat thru the plugs, can be irritating too, if you are tired enough, you can fall asleep wearing them? Obviously it is much better than having to listen to loud music, with the bass pumped up!
This Girl is 🔥