The Peruvian transportation industry is fueled by repeating top tier cinematic masterpieces. On my 20 hour bus ride from Arequipa to Cusco I was blessed with watching Paul Blart mall cop 2 on repeat. I really felt like I was missing context from the first Paul Blart film, but after the third watch I truly was able to appreciate it for the masterpiece that it is.
What do the proprietors have against silence? I'd rather hear the drone of an engine. Do the locals actually watch these movies in the middle of the night?
In 1993 i took a bus from Cusco to Arequipa through the night. We saw robocop, Karate Kid 3 and a Mexican Sexy Comedy and 5 minutes into the Mexican film. The tv sparked and fried. The bus driver wasn't even phased lol. Then he told me he was in the Shining Path and wanted to kill Fujimouri but that is another story lol
Never mind Peru. Back in the 80s/90s as a student I used to take long coach journeys across the UK - 8-9 hours - and we were treated to such delights as National Lampoon's Vacation. These were the days before noise cancelling headphones. So it was brutal.
@@UnChicharo well there are some people who would not agree, there is alot of evidence that he started his traveling journey hunting for vulnerable girls...
I sometimes get annoyed with Ben, he often complains on their travels while Bald is out there going with the flow of things enjoying himself. Love him. Wish Rusha wasn't such a messed up place and Bald could have continued his adventures there....
@@elsbethhumphrey2048 It's all an act, Ben even let it glip that Bald moans and complains as well, he just doesn't edit it that way. But I'm sure Ben is fine with being the whiny stooge of the videos or else he wouldn't have joined him for so many trips lol
I must admit that I was quite sad about the end of the journey through the former USSR. I thought it'd mean the end of bald and bankrupt. But I can't stress this enough: Ben has done it again - I'm just as hyped about this as I was when he visited Buran. This is - by far - the best channel on RUclips.
There was one former USSR place where Bald newer visited and newer will. Most dangerous place on earth where you can get shot in head on spot because you are white and that place is USA. Alaska used belong USSR but they sold it to USA
As a bilingual I sometimes catch myself struggling to figure out if he understands what people are saying or not. Like when he says “I know I know” . Because part of my brain just translates to try and guess what he would have said in English. Regardless it’s admirable that he is so good at Spanish and russian and who knows how many other languages. And accents are always way harder for learners to understand. So even if he speaks pansies he might not understand the Amazonian accents
yep. it actually is a good lesson to see, that anyone planning on visiting another country should try to get at least basically conversational in its language. Makes it a LOT easier to get around!!!! :)
As a native Spanish speaker I must admit that its impressive to see his language skills. Also hats off to his respect towards the locals by taking the time to learn their language. I can't praise him enough!
@@illegalsmirf You don't need to learn the language if you are not travelling like that. Most people don't. They just want a vacation and will never leave the safety of their hotel complex. Personally, I travel like Ben. I will learn the language first and go for the full experience.
Haha, that moment Bald's friend realizes he shouldn't have thrown away his ticket and his attempts to wind him up after have been hilarious. The turtle guy and the little sloth were such highlights. Thanks for the introduction to the Peruvian Amazonas, man. Until this moment, I only imagined the country with its high mountains. Good luck.
Man, you really make a huge difference to all travel channels on YT. No bs, strange and interesting places and a cool dude towards ppl. Greetz and be safe.
Respect to this man how he gets integrated and having fun with locals, his effort to learn language amd interact with people just makes ir more watchable
I love the fact, no matter how tired , how fed up you must get with hours of uncomfortable travelling, you are always upbeat and enthusiastic. On that note, you’ve not sold Peru to me.
It is one way to travel that matches what the poorer folks in Peru do. There are various levels up and different destinations to visit as well. Ben visits the nontouristy unbeaten paths trodden by average folk leading their every day lives.
The Chocolate lady didn’t say “don’t film, I have a big belly” in dumbed down Spanish she said “no tome, malo tú hígado” which pretty much translates to “don’t drink, it’s bad for your liver”.
Ben, your Spanish is unexpectedly good. I'd not expected you to transition from Sovietica to South American so smoothly, but this shows why you are the undisputed master of this travel genre. Look forward to more!
Honestly, traveling South America and Northern Asia is great since you only really need 2 languages, it might not get you completely everywhere on account of dialects and other languages, but they serve as somewhat of a lingua franca there, it's way more difficult to make it through southern Asia for example.
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@@sambennett2354 He didn't sneak in, he was there on a valid passport with a Russian visa, speaking the language. The Russian govt decided to shoot itself in the foot and kick him out, it was they who were disrespectful.
these videos really put into perspective how other people live around the world. i need to be more grateful of what i have, and how most of everything i need or want is accessible to me.
I have an 18-year old and it was really important to me that she experience Mexico to see that not everyone shares the same privilege she grew up with. We're in Texas, so there are a lot of places that could trade places with Mexico. It made her cry, she really had no idea. It was a good lesson in treating others that are less fortunate with kindness and respect.
That 28 hour boat trip went from terrifying to magical on camera. I know I personally could not have done it, but watching it gave me great joy. Such a unique experience.
Suggestion: Idk how's your schedule after Venezuela, but since you're in the Amazon, you could take a boat to the Brazilian Amazon and stop by Manaus and Santarém. Alternatively, coming from Venezuela, you could enter Brazil by its northenmost state and you can even climb the insanely beautiful Roraima Mount (that square mountain that inspired the movie "Up" and has the highest waterfall in the world). But anyway, south of Santarém, there is a ghost town in the middle of freaking nowhere. It's called Fordland, and it's where Henry Ford himself sent his men and machinery to build an utopian american city in the middle of the Amazon in order to extract rubber for his car's tires. And boy, did it go wrong! It's a pretty eerie place with a fantastic and unknown history. The lack of good content about this city is criminal, you should 100% go there. I'm a tour guide in Santarém and I've been to Fordland a few times. Let me know if you need any info! Greetings from the Brazilian Amazon!
I have to agree Fordland would be excellent content I saw an old documentary about this would be interesting to see how much the jungle has reclaimed that land.
What an interesting journey and all the different cultures and people. Thank you Ben for taking us along, to places that most of us might never be able to travel to.
We continue to sit down with 5 generations of the family and all of us learn something new, have a laugh and you truly inspire us to discover the fascinating world we live in. Thank you from the Cox and Lake Families x
I love how you can be in the middle of the amazon with people from a totally different culture and the banter and conversation is so familiar. We are all human.
not gonna lie, i just found this channel and went down the rabbit hole and watched 5 straight videos. your content is amazing, you really know how to connect with people and give a very interesting and positive perspective to the places you visit. you make it feel like an adventure to new places i've never seen or heard about and you make it feel like we're there with you. there's no reason that this couldn't be on mainstream tv. if it were, i'd tune in to every episode. wish you luck, best to you in the future.
It's heartwarming to see the guys throwing out biscuits and food to children of the small villages. They didn't have to do it, but they did. Much respect.
@@mimz1555 hahahah, that’s quite ignorant. Why do people still believe in mystical stories? The only difference between us and the rest of the animals it’s that we are more intelligent, that’s it.
I sat on the edge of my seat and didn’t want to blink. I am so very grateful to see you on your amazing adventures. You are doing what most only dream about. Enjoy the beers, enjoy the scenery, and may everyone fortunate enough enjoy you! Thank you for sharing and I am so looking forward to seeing your next leg on your fabulous journey!
Even if Bald would spoke Japanese, Japanese people don't chat with strangers. Or anyone. Except their relatives. Maybe. Im not so sure even about that. In japanese language, there is a strict caste system. They speak totally different with those who are above em in society than with those who are below them. Thats why japanese people rarely speak english. Coz in english language there is no caste system at all. So they remain silent. For them its still better than to offend anyone. You can barely interact with japanese people in their own country.
Ben, I watched Backpacker Ben's video yesterday and from his side of the trip it looked like a real shitshow, but you're able to make that journey look enjoyable. You're bloody amazing! Be careful what you drink or eat down there, too many ways to get very sick. Take care mate, and I didn't even hear you say Soviet during the entire vid, that's amazing.
Wow. This river shuttle instantly become one of my favourite transportation methods just by looking at it. Feels like its from a weird retrofuturistic sci-fi movie and its totally awesome.
I've been there! Crazy to see it on here! I met with a linguistic anthropologist there and traveled to a village where he was studying the language of the amahuaca tribe. We lived with them for a while. Best experience of my life. Wonderful culture Wonderful beautiful people.
National treasure? Sorry to seem argumentative, but I don’t know what nation you comment from. He’s English, and I’m Nebraskan, so I’d say…he’s a world treasure!
I almost feel guilty that I'm so entertained by Bald with his adventures. Its like watching a horror movie and knowing how it will end. Yet he keeps beating all the odds, and I keep cheering for him… (Cheers Bald, at least for now! Lol)
When you start travelling you'll recognize there's a certain type of danger in every single country on the planet. Be dilligent and respectful and at the same don't take no shit and everything mostly going to be okay, Couldn't imagine myself not travelling somewhere because what might be
Inspiring levels of Spanish. I could sense the basic construct of the conversations but you have all of the right vocabulary at the ready, dropping those words in like a seasoned expat. You've unlocked a continent! Well done!
As a Colombian that doesn't live in Colombia anymore, I'm stoked. Yes, there is blaring music everywhere. You get a taxi, loud music, boat? Loud music, city streets? Loud music, beach? Loud music. It's a very interesting cultural phenomenon. Also people yell at each other from distances rather than walking closer and talking at a normal volume. This is more predominant the closer you get to the coastal cities.
To a peace and quiet loving Finn like me that sounds like an absolute nightmare. Completely opposite culture I guess. Then again, get a couple of drinks in me and it's all good lol.
I know this will get buried but if you read this bald: THANK YOU SO MUCH MAN! Your consistent spontaneity and positivity are infectious and just what the world needs:) Keep up the great work!
Yours is the one RUclips video I won't immediately binge after getting the notification, instead I'll wait until I'm home, grab a beer, fire up the home cinema and vanish into your world. Thanks for creating this wonderful content for us!
I am envious of your zeal, your gift for gab in so many languages and your boldness in how you approach travel - unafraid, unintimdated and able to approach and converse with the locals in such an open and friendly manner. You are enjoying life in a way I could never do - such a treat to see a side of life many of us would not, and could not experience. Cheers, mate!
Great Trip and great Docu :) I was several times in the Venezuelan Amazon and I like the people there. Very friendly. Especially when you know someone from there. I like that you treat the people so well :)
Wow I am blown away, this level of content is unseen on youtube, absolutely LOVE your charisma man, and every single interaction with the locals. That guy with the turtle shell, TOTALLY reasonable to think you might have accidentally drank ayahuasca, what the actual fuck was that??? xDD Peruvians totally breaking stereotypes up here, I am amazed at how whacky and friendly and drunk but still kind they are, love it!!! keep it up man this is amazing!!!!!
i had a similar thing when a kid on a bus in medellin, musta have been about 10, just went "what the fuuuckk" out of nowhere. pissed myself and the whole bus started laughing as he repeated what the fuuuuckk about 3 more times. funny as.
You're cool for filming and appreciating these people, yet the people are what make your content cool. I love people! I'm happy to see so much love in the world despite what the media likes to portray. Thank you for your service, Sir Bald! I also appreciate you as a traveller and how with confidence, you politely refused to eat jungle rat. We all have our limits lol!
the destigmatized honest looks you give through places like these are always so refreshing. we hear so much fearmongering about poor countries in regions like south america and the middle east but you really show people are just people. great watches
People die by going to wrong places. It's not partyland and nice people everywhere. Most people here are nice, but go to the wrong place, and you are toast. Couple of years ago two french tourists were killed and left hanging from a tree in northern Argentina, in the middle of nowhere. Policemen in rural places are shit too. Many times people are killed or left behind to cover some other shit too. Beware. Have hospitals and transport near if you are going by yourself.
@@KAPANGAAAMASTER don't know what you're on about. never said the places weren't dangerous. media just usually only shows the crime and poverty, not the people. just said its refreshing
@@KAPANGAAAMASTEROf course, but that exact statement is true to any “1st world country” just as well. While there are differences, it’s not like there’s the perfect place called “the west” and every other place is just a hellhole where you get mugged and murdered every second, like a lot of people make it out to be
@@zao.224 It looks miserable from a developed western perspective. But I guarantee you they don't have the mental health epidemics that our countries do. The people in these videos are demonstrably happy with what they have; and how they live their lives.
As a Chileam i am hype as you, my southamerican bro. Hope he could come someday. At least he is going northways. Pero qué chucha por qué estaba hablando en inglés? Saludos amigo y grande Calvo y en Bancarrota jaja
You have so many subscribers because of your exceptional character, you are funny, witty ,you know how to mesmerise the audience. That's the art of a master youtuber. 🤟
Just when I think Ben has topped his video’s, he releases a gem like this. Far and away the best video he has done so far. Special mention the river dolphins. Getting them on camera was epic
One thing thats great is that the Russian incident didn’t stop Ben from getting off his butt and bringing new adventures to his fans, his continued comical communications with the locals and knowledge of the various languages helps make his videos so interesting….
just came back from 3 months in colombia, went everywhere, what a wild time , the nature, the women, the culture, the flavor, amazing. Made friends with famous rock stars from Colombia too lol. hope to meet you in your travels one day, thanks for covering my Belarus so much.
As a Spanish speaking person. Bald Spanish is epic. For example when he said " Capitan cincuenta cincuenta con el" thats honor code. He gave the Captain the whole tip and made sure he used those word and pointed at the Co-Captain. He was watching the whole time. There will be no issues at all. The word is word. Is all how he made sure he added that statement and the tone. If he had used the wrong language and tone they would be all kinds of issues. Not necessarily for amount etc but for principle. Thats master Spanish speaking. Bald another dope video. thanks
that looked like the journey of a lifetime, just on that river boat, seeing all those villages in the middle of nowhere. If the world had an apocalypse, I bet those little villages would keep on as if nothing happened. You inspired me to learn Russian, which I did, now I'm tempted to learn Spanish 😅
Really reminds me of when I lived in Alaska...really similar actually! Many villages there were only accessible by boat, and they mirror things really well to life in the Amazon (of course, the climate is much different, lol). Many Alaskans are so isolated and may never see outsiders for a long time, and visits from boats and/or small cargo airplanes are their only contact with the outside world
@@tevarinvagabond1192 I wonder what job opportunities for foreigners are exist places like this. I'm guessing and its gonna be very difficult, but living in alaska or the amazon rainforest sounds absolutely amazing to me.
You started your journey on the Ucayali River, which many consider the primary tributary of the Amazon. The Ucayali River splits into two for many miles and becomes narrower, which is why you probably felt like you "turned off on a small waterway." I could be wrong about that, however. The Ucayali conjoins again and then with the confluence of the Ucayali and Maranon Rivers near Nauta you officially were on the Amazon River, albeit for an extremely brief period, because you immediately turned back up the Maranon to reach Nauta. It's not that you were just seeing the Amazon River for the first time. You were on the primary portion the entire trip and that view is when it officially comes into existence fully. Iquitos is officially on the Amazon River. What an interesting video! I had questioned in the last video about your plan to get to Venezuela and I assumed you'd travel northwest by car, but no! You are going the adventurous route!
Oh shit, he's gettin into Ven by Amazon? If so, that'd be Badass. Aight, Bets now. How far will skinny Ben make it? I say he gets to Manaus (if they're taking aboat ther), and quits it at that half-way point. 🤣🤣
Possibly the best video I have seen from you mate. This was heartwarming to see you go to the village and travel on the boat in a beautiful part of the world
@@dubart67 that’s what English people call each other a lot “honey” “love” “dear” relax it’s not that fucking deep. We are nothing in the vast universe and you focus on that?
this man knows every language, i am sure he knows Swedish, if he would like to learn some basic words id happily teach this man some Swedish and btw love the content man ive been watching for years!
That's why I love watcing your videos Benjamin, you make an efford to learn the language of people you visit. That makes you less off a stranger in their country. And it works where ever you go. Greatings from Slovenia!
The Peruvian transportation industry is fueled by repeating top tier cinematic masterpieces. On my 20 hour bus ride from Arequipa to Cusco I was blessed with watching Paul Blart mall cop 2 on repeat. I really felt like I was missing context from the first Paul Blart film, but after the third watch I truly was able to appreciate it for the masterpiece that it is.
What do the proprietors have against silence? I'd rather hear the drone of an engine. Do the locals actually watch these movies in the middle of the night?
In 1993 i took a bus from Cusco to Arequipa through the night. We saw robocop, Karate Kid 3 and a Mexican Sexy Comedy and 5 minutes into the Mexican film. The tv sparked and fried. The bus driver wasn't even phased lol. Then he told me he was in the Shining Path and wanted to kill Fujimouri but that is another story lol
Never mind Peru. Back in the 80s/90s as a student I used to take long coach journeys across the UK - 8-9 hours - and we were treated to such delights as National Lampoon's Vacation. These were the days before noise cancelling headphones. So it was brutal.
@@Alsatiagent They turned it off during sleeping hours but when the "entertainment" resumed it was paul blart mall cop 2 again.
You poor bastard. At least it wasn't a chick flick.
No matter where bald and bankrupt goes his videos are such a treat
@@BigStiffWilly would make a great vid i reckon
@@BigStiffWillywhy?
@BigStiffWilly He went to Russian prison recently
@H 12899 Because they are Jealous and believe every little wannabe scum journo that posts sleaze on YT.
Come to South Africa 🇿🇦
I'm already bankrupt & I'm starting to go bald !!
100% the best travel vlogger because he knows the language of places he goes and can actually speak to the locals. Respect
He also respects the culture and locals, Ben seems like a chill guy and good vibes will help you anywhere in the world.
And he doesn't just zoom and out of the airport and call it a day
@@UnChicharo well there are some people who would not agree, there is alot of evidence that he started his traveling journey hunting for vulnerable girls...
@@vineleak7676I’ve been casually following his videos for years and I’ve never heard that. Where did you hear or read that
@@vineleak7676 he made one short clip of female Indian police officers, and I don't blame him, they were gorgeous
I love the nose pick photobomb at 37:00! Great video as always!
i love how ben having the worst time of his life and bald having the best time of his life has become somewhat of a meme in itself.
I sometimes get annoyed with Ben, he often complains on their travels while Bald is out there going with the flow of things enjoying himself. Love him. Wish Rusha wasn't such a messed up place and Bald could have continued his adventures there....
@@elsbethhumphrey2048 are they always in a hurry in Rusha?
@@elsbethhumphrey2048 It's all an act, Ben even let it glip that Bald moans and complains as well, he just doesn't edit it that way. But I'm sure Ben is fine with being the whiny stooge of the videos or else he wouldn't have joined him for so many trips lol
@@NoNeedNoGreed I agree the two of them do carry on together....
At least Simon isn’t there. He’s a major drag.
I must admit that I was quite sad about the end of the journey through the former USSR. I thought it'd mean the end of bald and bankrupt. But I can't stress this enough: Ben has done it again - I'm just as hyped about this as I was when he visited Buran. This is - by far - the best channel on RUclips.
I found the former USSR bleak and grew tired of it.
@@curiousnomadic I liked it a lot. The conversations were perfect listening exercises to practice my Russian.
I'm just baffled over how he was recording audio on the front of that boat.
There was one former USSR place where Bald newer visited and newer will. Most dangerous place on earth where you can get shot in head on spot because you are white and that place is USA. Alaska used belong USSR but they sold it to USA
yeah wherever he goes it will be good content, but the former ussr countries have certain vibe to them. I hope bald still visits them someday again.
ben is really a one in a million character not many people could replicate this kind of content with the same level of charisma
yes! and his travel buddy bald and bankrupt is pretty cool too
@@mickkidston7344 based on the interviews ive seen of him he wasnt charismatic at all
The phone is the best mirror ever.
I love how Bald just buys sketchy looking food and gives it to Ben 😂
Ben giving to Ben..🤭
Best part is when bald is talking and George starts digging for gold 🤣🤣🤣
I was looking for a comment on this!! 😂😅
Caught myself doing the same lol
@@RockinRonnie111 same here
@@RockinRonnie111same! Hahaha
I respected the HELL out of that dig!! Go George!
Ben’s Spanish is a real asset, its come on so much and opens up loads of new countries to properly explore! Exciting times for the channel
As a bilingual I sometimes catch myself struggling to figure out if he understands what people are saying or not. Like when he says “I know I know” . Because part of my brain just translates to try and guess what he would have said in English.
Regardless it’s admirable that he is so good at Spanish and russian and who knows how many other languages. And accents are always way harder for learners to understand. So even if he speaks pansies he might not understand the Amazonian accents
yep. it actually is a good lesson to see, that anyone planning on visiting another country should try to get at least basically conversational in its language. Makes it a LOT easier to get around!!!! :)
@@EphemeralProductions That's why a lot of people don't bother to travel
As a native Spanish speaker I must admit that its impressive to see his language skills. Also hats off to his respect towards the locals by taking the time to learn their language. I can't praise him enough!
@@illegalsmirf You don't need to learn the language if you are not travelling like that. Most people don't. They just want a vacation and will never leave the safety of their hotel complex. Personally, I travel like Ben. I will learn the language first and go for the full experience.
Ben: “This is the worst trip I’ve been on.”
Bald: “This is the best trip I’ve been on! I just met a ninja turtle!”
Ben is the only guy who could make traveling look like an absolute nightmare and also have a travel youtube channel
100% correct comment
F++++n' nightmare of travel partner...
He is not sugarcoating like soooo many others are.. I prefer it this way big time
@@teresalehtonen8499 he seems to be really unfriendly
@@telliere that boat looks awesome, but all those ours tho hll noo, hes cool but grumpy from not sleeping lol
I am always astonished by Mr. Bald's ability to interact with literally anyone in the world! Also, 7 times in one night, he said? Hmmm.
Most I've gone in one night was 4 and I literally passed out for 12 hours afterwards 🤣🤣
ive done 8. with a latina of course. and then i think 4 times the next morning
@@liveslowlivesimple good Lord. You must have been parched.
Haha, that moment Bald's friend realizes he shouldn't have thrown away his ticket and his attempts to wind him up after have been hilarious. The turtle guy and the little sloth were such highlights. Thanks for the introduction to the Peruvian Amazonas, man. Until this moment, I only imagined the country with its high mountains. Good luck.
Great video! Thanks!
Man, you really make a huge difference to all travel channels on YT. No bs, strange and interesting places and a cool dude towards ppl. Greetz and be safe.
Respect to this man how he gets integrated and having fun with locals, his effort to learn language amd interact with people just makes ir more watchable
search 'The Dark Reality of Bald and Bankrupt'
I love the fact, no matter how tired , how fed up you must get with hours of uncomfortable travelling, you are always upbeat and enthusiastic. On that note, you’ve not sold Peru to me.
It is one way to travel that matches what the poorer folks in Peru do. There are various levels up and different destinations to visit as well. Ben visits the nontouristy unbeaten paths trodden by average folk leading their every day lives.
36:57 The way he gently massages his nostrils and throws the snot right in balds direction. That, is true love
😂😂
That was foul. Very funny.
Ok good i'm not the only one that seen that. That guy was digging for some serious gold.
@@sirsmudge1000 Spanish came to the New World to find gold too.
Came here just to post that. Then I noted at the end how they enthusiastically shook hands....cmon Jorge. Have some respect...lol
The Chocolate lady didn’t say “don’t film, I have a big belly” in dumbed down Spanish she said “no tome, malo tú hígado” which pretty much translates to “don’t drink, it’s bad for your liver”.
Sí, eso dijo que le haría daño al hígado
I truly enjoyed how Jorge is fiercely picking his nose in the background while Bald is telling us about stilt houses & politics 😂 36:55
He's really determined to get that bloody booger 🤣
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For a long time _🤣_
Ben, your Spanish is unexpectedly good. I'd not expected you to transition from Sovietica to South American so smoothly, but this shows why you are the undisputed master of this travel genre. Look forward to more!
" sovietica" lol🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@polarvortex6601 lmao🤫is this dude cappin or did I learn a new word
@@I_Did_That_46 new word im about to use forsure when talking about babuska's, and the old glory soviet days.
Yes, he has improved a lot. Compare with his trip to Cuba, which was not that long ago. Admirable.
Honestly, traveling South America and Northern Asia is great since you only really need 2 languages, it might not get you completely everywhere on account of dialects and other languages, but they serve as somewhat of a lingua franca there, it's way more difficult to make it through southern Asia for example.
2:57 love how Bald still says "super" like a Russian even when speaking Spanish now 😂
2:57
Is "super" a word like "OK" where everybody in the world uses it now?
People say it in spanish too, like 'super bueno' though you don't really hear it by itself
Germans also say super.
And in Norway we say 'Supert' if it's used by itself. It's just an all round good enhancing word
Ben'ja'man! Did you happen to notice the nasal excavation happening behind you at the 37:00 mark? Classic, what a shoveling!
Thanks again mate.
This guy is multitudes better than any docu series I’ve ever seen on cable or fancy streaming service. And it’s free. Absolutely fantastic content.
I would carry enough booze to neutralize the awful music playing all the time.
you must not have seen Best Ever Food Reviews!
He’s the best in the business
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Sorry I have to disagree.. Its pretty crap..
The way this guy presents these videos with just himself, the towns, the locals and his camera is outstanding.
It seems like he never feels alone, he always makes friends along the way. God I wish I had such a quality. Top man
Im so happy this man is still out here giving us top of the line traveling vlogs.
He has been to Japan and Vietnam and Afghanistan just before the New Year
More than the views and perspectives you can't get anywhere else i love you INSIGHT and KNOWLEDGE! ty
Mr. Bald is the epitome of a world traveller. Super friendly, well informed, respectful and never complains. What a Legend!
Complains about the food a bit no???
@@BabylonCentral maybe because he didn't like it?
And he is a really cool guy to.
@@sambennett2354 He didn't sneak in, he was there on a valid passport with a Russian visa, speaking the language. The Russian govt decided to shoot itself in the foot and kick him out, it was they who were disrespectful.
That is why so many people love him and his videos.🍒
This man really is one of the great travellers of modern times.. and we get to go with him.. fantastic content.
Indeed
Bald and Bankrupt...a real explorer of modern times. 👍🙏
these videos really put into perspective how other people live around the world. i need to be more grateful of what i have, and how most of everything i need or want is accessible to me.
Absolutely true!
I'm from middle class Mexico City and even I feel like so so so blessed after seeing this video. I don't think I've seen a non paved road in months
I have an 18-year old and it was really important to me that she experience Mexico to see that not everyone shares the same privilege she grew up with. We're in Texas, so there are a lot of places that could trade places with Mexico. It made her cry, she really had no idea. It was a good lesson in treating others that are less fortunate with kindness and respect.
@@sophia.lb95 a nepobaby?
You are write we are lucky and that poor little cat dieing in the street don't these local people have a hart i would of helped it
Very informative and your adventures show the courage you have. Best wishes to you and your comrade, Benjamin.
Bald has the best sense of humor and it makes his videos 100x more entertaining!
Also educational He is amazing
That 28 hour boat trip went from terrifying to magical on camera. I know I personally could not have done it, but watching it gave me great joy. Such a unique experience.
I wonder how the 5 day cargo cruise would have been.
Suggestion: Idk how's your schedule after Venezuela, but since you're in the Amazon, you could take a boat to the Brazilian Amazon and stop by Manaus and Santarém. Alternatively, coming from Venezuela, you could enter Brazil by its northenmost state and you can even climb the insanely beautiful Roraima Mount (that square mountain that inspired the movie "Up" and has the highest waterfall in the world).
But anyway, south of Santarém, there is a ghost town in the middle of freaking nowhere. It's called Fordland, and it's where Henry Ford himself sent his men and machinery to build an utopian american city in the middle of the Amazon in order to extract rubber for his car's tires. And boy, did it go wrong! It's a pretty eerie place with a fantastic and unknown history.
The lack of good content about this city is criminal, you should 100% go there.
I'm a tour guide in Santarém and I've been to Fordland a few times. Let me know if you need any info!
Greetings from the Brazilian Amazon!
Great idea
Been watching for years but never comment. This suggestion deserves recognition
I have to agree Fordland would be excellent content I saw an old documentary about this would be interesting to see how much the jungle has reclaimed that land.
Seems like a great idea honestly
I think he already finished the trip because he talked about it being christmas day or something
What an interesting journey and all the different cultures and people. Thank you Ben for taking us along, to places that most of us might never be able to travel to.
George digging for gold on the canoe had me 🤣
Same. He went deep 😂
He was working for those boogers like a full time job.
just as ben was talking about "little fat one"
ROFL😂😂
I feel like he flippin' off Bald for his childish behavior. And Bald just loving the content lol
I'm so happy to see my favorite traveler is back at it. There's a lot that duplicate but you're the top dog.👍🏽
@@geckopubg He is one of the OG DangerTubers though.
He didn’t say he was the first traveler.. he said Bald was his Favorite!!
My favorite indubitably
@@slashdotism what’s a danger tuber
Can’t believe Bald only bought 4 beers! I would have gotten 16.
We continue to sit down with 5 generations of the family and all of us learn something new, have a laugh and you truly inspire us to discover the fascinating world we live in. Thank you from the Cox and Lake Families x
🧢
That’s awesome! Your family knows what to watch for group TV sessions
I just can’t get over little George digging for gold hardcore style 😂
Lol at 36:67 it was intense and I was laughing hard.
@@cashreedhar da fak
he wasn’t digging for gold, dude was drilling for oil 😹
😂😂😂😂 just come to see if anyone mentioned this
Explains why he went for the fist bump instead of a hand shake at the end, how considerate of him.
Ben, the way your spanish has improved dramatically across such a short period of time has astonished me!
It's amazing. I on the other hand forgot all the Spanish I studied for 7 years of school.
@@ASHERUISE same it's why I'm so amazed
I love how you can be in the middle of the amazon with people from a totally different culture and the banter and conversation is so familiar. We are all human.
Underrated comment
not gonna lie, i just found this channel and went down the rabbit hole and watched 5 straight videos. your content is amazing, you really know how to connect with people and give a very interesting and positive perspective to the places you visit. you make it feel like an adventure to new places i've never seen or heard about and you make it feel like we're there with you. there's no reason that this couldn't be on mainstream tv. if it were, i'd tune in to every episode. wish you luck, best to you in the future.
Watch sabbatical
@@goatpepperherbaltea7895 what is "sabbatical"?
@@goatpepperherbaltea7895 never mind, found his channel👌
All of his content is amazing. Wait until you come across his Russian content. Its all incredible!
dude you are such an inspiration to go out and explore these places you visit, thanks for sharing
I like how Bald pulled himself up by his gopnik bootstraps and just learned Spanish to continue making videos
@@rvansteensel420 ???
@@sneedmyseedsnogger No more Ayahuasca for you 😆
@@rvansteensel420 You loser Freek. What do you know of the world? Nada. So shut up with your ignorance.
@@sneedmyseedsnogger You get the weirdest comment award today 🏆
@@sneedmyseedsnogger ok virigin
It's heartwarming to see the guys throwing out biscuits and food to children of the small villages. They didn't have to do it, but they did. Much respect.
Better than the live turtles and cat.
That is how many of the wonderful people are in that part of the world
I loved that as well!
🤮🤮🤮
@@mimz1555 hahahah, that’s quite ignorant. Why do people still believe in mystical stories? The only difference between us and the rest of the animals it’s that we are more intelligent, that’s it.
I love the fact Ben has learnt Spanish and is back in areas outside of Eastern Europe. It was his Indian adventures that got me hooked
His India videos are what got me hooked too!
Aren't we all
it's confusing with two Bens..easier if we refer to Bald by his stage name
yet you haven't learned English's yet...Learned*.
It's really amazing, how quickly you are adapting to every place on earth.
That 42 minutes absolutely flew by. Another outstanding video, Bald.
I sat on the edge of my seat and didn’t want to blink. I am so very grateful to see you on your amazing adventures. You are doing what most only dream about. Enjoy the beers, enjoy the scenery, and may everyone fortunate enough enjoy you! Thank you for sharing and I am so looking forward to seeing your next leg on your fabulous journey!
Watched on the big screen, commenting on the phone.
Bald's Spanish has improved immensely. Respect!
I just started watching your channel its awesome 😊
I'm soo glad you are posting frequently now. Would loved some more of japan .
I really didn’t like the Japan videos at all
He has been to Japan and Vietnam and Afghanistan just before the New Year
@@jumpy2xstreaming there was only 1 video what you talking about? 💀
Even if Bald would spoke Japanese, Japanese people don't chat with strangers. Or anyone. Except their relatives. Maybe. Im not so sure even about that. In japanese language, there is a strict caste system. They speak totally different with those who are above em in society than with those who are below them. Thats why japanese people rarely speak english. Coz in english language there is no caste system at all. So they remain silent. For them its still better than to offend anyone. You can barely interact with japanese people in their own country.
Bald in Japan is hilariously awkward, its great
Ben, I watched Backpacker Ben's video yesterday and from his side of the trip it looked like a real shitshow, but you're able to make that journey look enjoyable. You're bloody amazing! Be careful what you drink or eat down there, too many ways to get very sick. Take care mate, and I didn't even hear you say Soviet during the entire vid, that's amazing.
Ben is spoiled lol such a negative nancy 🤣
He's a turd
It’s all about your attitude. This is a perfect example
what's ben channel? I would like to see his pov hahah
Zero charisma channel! Bald is best!
That was the most enjoyable RUclips video I've seen in weeks. What an outstanding country. Great job and happy travels.
Wow. This river shuttle instantly become one of my favourite transportation methods just by looking at it. Feels like its from a weird retrofuturistic sci-fi movie and its totally awesome.
As cool as it looks, I could not imagine the aroma onboard… 🤮
I've been there! Crazy to see it on here! I met with a linguistic anthropologist there and traveled to a village where he was studying the language of the amahuaca tribe. We lived with them for a while. Best experience of my life. Wonderful culture Wonderful beautiful people.
Now i have no wonder why your nickname masterninja, maybe inspired by ninjaturtle
I love that the first thing you do wherever you are is go find the drunkest people in the village, and get travel advice.
I declare our dear Bald a national treasure. The world is a better place with him and his channel in it. Thanks Benjamin.
National treasure? Sorry to seem argumentative, but I don’t know what nation you comment from. He’s English, and I’m Nebraskan, so I’d say…he’s a world treasure!
I almost feel guilty that I'm so entertained by Bald with his adventures. Its like watching a horror movie and knowing how it will end. Yet he keeps beating all the odds, and I keep cheering for him… (Cheers Bald, at least for now! Lol)
Knowing how it all ends? What do you mean?
there are far more dangerous places than Peru
you are so dramatic. where he is isn't even dangerous
you soft
When you start travelling you'll recognize there's a certain type of danger in every single country on the planet. Be dilligent and respectful and at the same don't take no shit and everything mostly going to be okay, Couldn't imagine myself not travelling somewhere because what might be
Inspiring levels of Spanish. I could sense the basic construct of the conversations but you have all of the right vocabulary at the ready, dropping those words in like a seasoned expat. You've unlocked a continent! Well done!
As a Colombian that doesn't live in Colombia anymore, I'm stoked.
Yes, there is blaring music everywhere. You get a taxi, loud music, boat? Loud music, city streets? Loud music, beach? Loud music. It's a very interesting cultural phenomenon. Also people yell at each other from distances rather than walking closer and talking at a normal volume. This is more predominant the closer you get to the coastal cities.
I heard that Brazil is the same.
@MyNextShotWontMiss no he just speaks english better than most native speakers for fun.
To a peace and quiet loving Finn like me that sounds like an absolute nightmare. Completely opposite culture I guess. Then again, get a couple of drinks in me and it's all good lol.
@@kakerandelin haha yes, I go once a year since my parents still live there, it's hard for me to deal with the constant noise.
@@ettit6283 some places more than others. It's an enormous country.
I know this will get buried but if you read this bald: THANK YOU SO MUCH MAN!
Your consistent spontaneity and positivity are infectious and just what the world needs:)
Keep up the great work!
I totally agree with you.
So true
I have just come across your videos and found this one very interesting. I have just subscribed
With love from kenya 🇰🇪 in East Africa
Yours is the one RUclips video I won't immediately binge after getting the notification, instead I'll wait until I'm home, grab a beer, fire up the home cinema and vanish into your world. Thanks for creating this wonderful content for us!
I am envious of your zeal, your gift for gab in so many languages and your boldness in how you approach travel - unafraid, unintimdated and able to approach and converse with the locals in such an open and friendly manner. You are enjoying life in a way I could never do - such a treat to see a side of life many of us would not, and could not experience. Cheers, mate!
I love the polar opposites of both bens. Bald is always ready to go and energetic and backpacker ben is like " why am I doing this?'
Bald in real life is a silent dude, the only reason Bald enjoyed the boat ride trip is because he slept well in the boat.
Great Trip and great Docu :) I was several times in the Venezuelan Amazon and I like the people there. Very friendly. Especially when you know someone from there. I like that you treat the people so well :)
Love you bald! Keep up with the good work and doing what you’re doing man. I started traveling a lot more because of you and Harold!
Wow I am blown away, this level of content is unseen on youtube, absolutely LOVE your charisma man, and every single interaction with the locals. That guy with the turtle shell, TOTALLY reasonable to think you might have accidentally drank ayahuasca, what the actual fuck was that??? xDD Peruvians totally breaking stereotypes up here, I am amazed at how whacky and friendly and drunk but still kind they are, love it!!! keep it up man this is amazing!!!!!
jesus crhist
@@vajcochlpko yes can I help you
@@feel_the_walk no one cares
@@copper4441 you are not jesus chrst
That Amazonian man swearing in English out of nowhere is amazing 😂
i had a similar thing when a kid on a bus in medellin, musta have been about 10, just went "what the fuuuckk" out of nowhere. pissed myself and the whole bus started laughing as he repeated what the fuuuuckk about 3 more times. funny as.
The ninja turtle 🐢 dude 😂 and that baby sloth 😍 ...I bet he bought it for Melissa 😂
Ive lived in iquitos and this is common. They have HBO and other channels and know all the swear qords
In latin america people usually only know swear words and hola in english lol
@@MrLoretano77 wena wena
You're cool for filming and appreciating these people, yet the people are what make your content cool. I love people! I'm happy to see so much love in the world despite what the media likes to portray. Thank you for your service, Sir Bald! I also appreciate you as a traveller and how with confidence, you politely refused to eat jungle rat. We all have our limits lol!
the destigmatized honest looks you give through places like these are always so refreshing. we hear so much fearmongering about poor countries in regions like south america and the middle east but you really show people are just people. great watches
People die by going to wrong places. It's not partyland and nice people everywhere. Most people here are nice, but go to the wrong place, and you are toast. Couple of years ago two french tourists were killed and left hanging from a tree in northern Argentina, in the middle of nowhere. Policemen in rural places are shit too. Many times people are killed or left behind to cover some other shit too. Beware. Have hospitals and transport near if you are going by yourself.
@@KAPANGAAAMASTER don't know what you're on about. never said the places weren't dangerous. media just usually only shows the crime and poverty, not the people. just said its refreshing
@@KAPANGAAAMASTEROf course, but that exact statement is true to any “1st world country” just as well.
While there are differences, it’s not like there’s the perfect place called “the west” and every other place is just a hellhole where you get mugged and murdered every second, like a lot of people make it out to be
Looks miserable but it is interesting
@@zao.224 It looks miserable from a developed western perspective. But I guarantee you they don't have the mental health epidemics that our countries do. The people in these videos are demonstrably happy with what they have; and how they live their lives.
As a Colombian I’m too hyped to see this 🇨🇴
Give me the good white stuff 🤤🤤
Not everyone from Colombia are narcos. You must be American
@@WV_Raised1983 not everyone is a Narco lol... stop it🙄. Stoppp🤚
As a Chileam i am hype as you, my southamerican bro. Hope he could come someday. At least he is going northways. Pero qué chucha por qué estaba hablando en inglés? Saludos amigo y grande Calvo y en Bancarrota jaja
@@dru4670 did I hurt your feelings or are you always this fun?
You have so many subscribers because of your exceptional character, you are funny, witty ,you know how to mesmerise the audience. That's the art of a master youtuber. 🤟
I'll absolutely never travel to these places in my life. That's why I'm watching all your videos. Superb!!
These videos are epic bald. I could watch them for hours. So glad you're learning Spanish and travelling South America. Long may they continue :)
Anthropology, social psychology, sociology, geography, history, and much more with any of Balds videos! Great work mate!😀
Benjamin's videos are so captivating and a joy to watch. It is so easy for him to talk to the locals; being such an extrovert.
Oh my gosh!! The end of this had me cracking up so hard I was in tears. Really enjoyed this video:)
Just when I think Ben has topped his video’s, he releases a gem like this. Far and away the best video he has done so far. Special mention the river dolphins. Getting them on camera was epic
One thing thats great is that the Russian incident didn’t stop Ben from getting off his butt and bringing new adventures to his fans, his continued comical communications with the locals and knowledge of the various languages helps make his videos so interesting….
what happened in russia?
He was arrested and harassed
The big Russia saga..
just came back from 3 months in colombia, went everywhere, what a wild time , the nature, the women, the culture, the flavor, amazing. Made friends with famous rock stars from Colombia too lol. hope to meet you in your travels one day, thanks for covering my Belarus so much.
So happy I found this channel. I’ve been binge watching this like it’s Netflix!
I have watched all of your vlogs and I can honestly say this is one of your best. Thanks so much.
As a Spanish speaking person. Bald Spanish is epic. For example when he said " Capitan cincuenta cincuenta con el" thats honor code. He gave the Captain the whole tip and made sure he used those word and pointed at the Co-Captain. He was watching the whole time. There will be no issues at all. The word is word. Is all how he made sure he added that statement and the tone. If he had used the wrong language and tone they would be all kinds of issues. Not necessarily for amount etc but for principle. Thats master Spanish speaking. Bald another dope video. thanks
how much did he tip him
@@derkonig162 50 for the captain and 50 for the co-captain.
@@iShredStreets 50% for the captain and 50% for the co-captain
@@louisduffelbagfilledwozempic yeah, that’s better. Thanks!
@@iShredStreets 50 dollar or pesos?
that looked like the journey of a lifetime, just on that river boat, seeing all those villages in the middle of nowhere. If the world had an apocalypse, I bet those little villages would keep on as if nothing happened. You inspired me to learn Russian, which I did, now I'm tempted to learn Spanish 😅
Really reminds me of when I lived in Alaska...really similar actually! Many villages there were only accessible by boat, and they mirror things really well to life in the Amazon (of course, the climate is much different, lol). Many Alaskans are so isolated and may never see outsiders for a long time, and visits from boats and/or small cargo airplanes are their only contact with the outside world
@@tevarinvagabond1192 I wonder what job opportunities for foreigners are exist places like this. I'm guessing and its gonna be very difficult, but living in alaska or the amazon rainforest sounds absolutely amazing to me.
Build your own life, don't just copy what other people do because you lack the imagination to do it yourself
Ну как, получается применять язык на практике?
I can't believe you were in Peru Mister Calvo!! :o You're the best! I love your videos.
You started your journey on the Ucayali River, which many consider the primary tributary of the Amazon. The Ucayali River splits into two for many miles and becomes narrower, which is why you probably felt like you "turned off on a small waterway." I could be wrong about that, however. The Ucayali conjoins again and then with the confluence of the Ucayali and Maranon Rivers near Nauta you officially were on the Amazon River, albeit for an extremely brief period, because you immediately turned back up the Maranon to reach Nauta. It's not that you were just seeing the Amazon River for the first time. You were on the primary portion the entire trip and that view is when it officially comes into existence fully. Iquitos is officially on the Amazon River. What an interesting video! I had questioned in the last video about your plan to get to Venezuela and I assumed you'd travel northwest by car, but no! You are going the adventurous route!
Oh shit, he's gettin into Ven by Amazon? If so, that'd be Badass.
Aight, Bets now. How far will skinny Ben make it?
I say he gets to Manaus (if they're taking aboat ther), and quits it at that half-way point. 🤣🤣
@K-aW-tEk "Sleepy Sage" Uni I'm guessing they take a plane from Leticia, Colombia to Bogota and then travel on from there to Venezuela.
Wow, got a like from Bald, himself. Cheers!
What a wholesome episode! Completely different life from our cold Europe, and such beautiful nature. Thank you so much, Ben!
Possibly the best video I have seen from you mate. This was heartwarming to see you go to the village and travel on the boat in a beautiful part of the world
Absolutely enjoyed this, it's good to see how folks travel on the Amazon, thanks Benjamin
Yay great to see Bald content. I'm glad you are still out there living the dream.
I love how you interact with the locals. Always down to earth. not everyone is so respectful and open minded. But that's how it should be! 💚🌿
He's not respectful or open minded in the slightest. A lot of what he says is sarcastic
@@Abhishek-fe3zs yepp
To call random girls in the street ‘mi amor’ is not respectful.
@@dubart67 that’s what English people call each other a lot “honey” “love” “dear” relax it’s not that fucking deep. We are nothing in the vast universe and you focus on that?
@@Abhishek-fe3zsthat's called "English humor"
The Travel Channel is really missing out. You are by far more entertaining than anyone they have on air.
search 'The Dark Reality of Bald and Bankrupt'
The Travel Channel or any other broadcast would ruin his vlogs.
@@Olifantenstaart True, best just Bald and a camera guy
this man knows every language, i am sure he knows Swedish, if he would like to learn some basic words id happily teach this man some Swedish and btw love the content man ive been watching for years!
Nah, your language is kinda tonal which makes it extremely odd for any foreigner
@@AndreiBerezin to put it lightly it sounds like we are signing
That's why I love watcing your videos Benjamin, you make an efford to learn the language of people you visit. That makes you less off a stranger in their country. And it works where ever you go. Greatings from Slovenia!
Good to see you back.......Its really sad you got kicked out of Russia last year. Those tours in the old Soviet countries were great.
That was quite the journey. I'm speechless. Viva Peru! 🇵🇪
Bald....I do feel content on this Sunday evening, because I have been so well entertained by your content. Thanks