Who else out there loves Venezuela? If you have any questions about traveling there, etc -- write them in the comments below and I will get back to you!
I love your videos my wife passed five months ago at 29 years old these video's truly inspire me. Brings joy to my life watching. Anything is possible and I can get through these very hard time's.
I’m an Australian wanting to go to Caracas soon. Do I need to fill my suitcase with US dollars before I go there? I also heard the people at the airport may rob you?
To my all Venezuelan friends from Iran, I wish best for Venezuela, We have same economic problems here you are not alone. We deserve better life, People who rule our countries made this mess. I really think this year we can made a change if we dont loos ourselves and our unity against them
yes but you charge $100 for 2 sushi rolls and 2 drinks hahahahahha you all are the ones who are at fault, disregard the goverment. dont screw over others because its your right. The pricing in that country is the same as the USA. and it should be at least one quarter the price. How can you charge people what you charge
Man this is excellent to see. I married a Venezuelan who has been in the US for years and she just kept saying “See! I told you!!” I can’t wait to take our kids to those beaches one day. Gracias pana!!
I was born in Venezuela and currently living in Florida. Venzuela is by far one of the most naturally stunning countries in the world. It has from deserts, to tropical rainforests, to tundras. It’s a shame the image that the government gives. I visited Venezuela last summer and stayed there for two months. I was actually surprised on how much better it has gotten after they started using the dollar. I thank you for this video ❤
I’m from Caracas and haven’t been back in 12 years and it’s so insane how much things have changed. Thank you again for visiting the country. Cheers to you!
@@iesroo if you know where to go and have a local to keep you safe yeah, but that's assuming you even have a visa. I would love to visit but it's not a tourist destination. you saw how hard it was to even get in. and once you're in, it's an unpredictable country with a collapsing economy. it's extremely hard to get gas, crime rates are high, you have to keep a low profile from police if you're filming, etc. I'd love to visit but not in this state. I hope Venezuela can pull itself together because it's getting more expensive and unstable everyday
The best part about watching your videos in reverse order is that we all know that you are still alive. Now we can enjoy the stories. Thank you for sharing
How could I possibly 'experience' the friendliness of the citizens of Venezuela without your bravery. Yes, bravery. With high level of poverty, drug related violence, gangs, it certainly is not a choice any sane person would make for travel, but you did it. I got to see the beauty of the countryside, hustle and bustle of the Caracas, all from the warmth of my den. I've come to admire the way you relate to people, bringing out what makes Venezuela unique despite the dangers. Smiles, food, adventures the locals lead you to made this documentary one of my favorites. Thank you!
Venezuela should be an economic powerhouse in South America. They have vast oil reserves and many natural resources. The Caribbean beaches are beautiful, which should be the Cancun of South America. I am from Mexico and we are blessed to live next to the promised land (USA). I hope Venezuela becomes a prosperous country again.
It'll never gets better, the narcosocialists keep people in absolute poverty so they're completely dependable from the state and unable to revolt. Disarm > censor > control food supply = socialist slavery. Brazil entered the 2nd stage. We're now being arrested for private whatsapp talks. But it's only been a week since the new government took over, via fraud. I'm afraid it won't take a year before we are under some kind of food control program.
My great grandfather moved to Venezuela after he had to flee Spain due to the civil war, my father was born in Venezuela and my grandmother still lives. Although I’ve never stepped foot in Venezuela, I still say I’m Venezuelan before anything else. This video really opened my eyes to the bad and good sides of Venezuela, maybe someday it’ll be an amazing place to live once more, I can only hope.
@@daviddefranco5218 why is he a liar? Because he's black and doesn't fit? There are mixed blacks and Spanish living everywhere in south America although it does seem unbelievable it doesn't mean he's lying not nice
I’m originally from the UK although of Hispanic/Caribbean origin, and I lived in Caracas for 30 years. I left two years ago because I had no choice. The company I worked with went bust due to the socio-economical crisis. I miss this beautiful country and my life there every single day. I doubt I will get over having to leave😢
Thank you, thank you, thank you... As Venezuelan you make me feel so proud that the world can see the other beautiful face that my country has to offer. You make me cry of proud tears. ❤️❤️❤️
I used to live and work there in the 90's/2001's. Loved the place, I was a yacht captain and also a tuna-boat captain. My Boss used live in those big houses and I visited many of the malls and restaurants, On the fishing boat, I had to drive up into the favelas to pick my crew up. On millennium new years, a huge landslide killed 240,000 destroying our town. That was tough.
I cant believe I sat through a 2 hour vlog I loss interest so quickly, not this time. You guys had me entertained the entire time. The struggles you highlighted are terrible but the people are just getting on with it. I see those same struggles across many countries and I live in Australia. The corruption is real and it’s everywhere. You have some great friends in Venezuela 🇻🇪 thank you for such an informative vlog.
I'm from Venezuela and currently I am living in another country, I haven't visited Caracas in almost 7 years, but, what you did is amazing. Thank you for share my country to all your followers, I hope that you can back soon. 🇻🇪
You have a beautiful country I was there many years ago on vacation from Switzerland where I live know with this dictator regime disgusting Maduro that his own citizens has to flee their country the evil government needs to be overthrowed and have a TOTTALY new democratic government I pray for this beautiful country and his citizens 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I’m from Poland . But I recently got married to my husband who is from Caracas Venezuela, he came to the US 2 years ago on foot , he had to cross a dangerous jungle. And he always tells me incredible stories about his home country. I hope one day we will visit together ❤
So basically an illegal who crossed numerous countries on his way illegally with fake asylum claims and managed to get TPS.🤮🤮🤮. I’d never in my life marry an illegal.
My mother was born in Venezuela. Unfortunately I have never been able to go back and see my home country. Thank you for your movie, Venezuela is so beautiful as well as its inhabitants. People should see how amazing it was once and one day will hopefully be again.
I’m a Venezuelan in Maracay, which is the last big city before getting to Choroní. Thank you for showing a perspective of Venezuela that isn’t what you see in the media, and hope to have you here again soon. All the best!
I had never seen a video of yours before and I must say that as a Venezuelan I was quite moved watching this video, thank you for such beautiful words for my dear country.
Cervezeria Polar. I once met the Hungarian engineer who was involved in fully automating the Polar brewery in Caracas way back in 1954. They changed to the continuous brewing system. The engineer used to live in Altamira. I was only 7 years old. As I grew up in Venezuela, we used to camp at Chichiverichi and also at Higuerote. But I never forget Canaima. My first flight in a DC3 by Avensa, going past Angel Falls. Best Rum? Santa Teresa.
Drew thank so much for this video, I was born in Venezuela, now I live in Sydney and this is so refreshing to watch, the world and even ourselves are use to only have in mind right now, all the problems and dangers that this country has. Thanks for showing this, it brought some tears in my eyes.
This is so lovely to see, everyone within their community all helping each other. It looks so calm and peaceful, exactly how life should be for every single one of us.
Venezuela looks beautiful Drew. I've always had a desire of going there. I just love the name Venezuela. And from the food to the land and people, everything looks wonderful. Love Venezuela! 🇻🇪 🇻🇪 🇻🇪
Bro I'm a Filipino proud and thank you mentioning our country Philippines... Hoping my fellow Filipino will watch this video... I watched a lot of documentary videos about Venezuela and yours is the latest.. I like Venezuelan beauty.. 😊
I love how whilst Drew takes us on his incredible journeys with him, he’s always showing us our humanity- that we’re more alike than not. Once thriving countries can suddenly be barely surviving countries. It can happen to any of us.
Yeah America is going down fast and the reason is most likely fiscally liberal policies. It’s nice to be socially liberal and give everyone freedom but with economics the left leaning countries besides Norway and Sweden the world economies sucks that are socialist and communist
are you ready to see the beauty's of venezuela....... i already did... the most beautyfull of venezuela are the people.... so warm so welcome...... best trip of my life.... no second thoughts
You’re literally living my dream life, traveling and documenting people in that natural state. Thanks for giving the example. This is like Anthony Bourdain 2.0. Amazing work Drew.
Loved this…grew up in the neighbouring island of Trinidad 🇹🇹 and loved seeing the outline of Venezuela from our coasts. Hoping to visit soon and learn about where my great grandparents migrated from. 😊
Hi Drew. This is Kenath from Srilanka. I watched your Sri Lankan episode but it not covers much. I hope you will come back here and do a full documentry. We're in our the worst crisis of the history of our country. I watched all of your videos in this channel and let me know when you're here I would love to show you around. Can't wait to see you man. Good Luck
Uno de los paises mas hermosos del mundo. Tube la suerte de visitarlo hace unos 5 años y quede enamorado de tus paisajes, comida y de su gente. Desde Merida donde esta el paramo y el clima es frio, hasta las fantasticas playas e islas, como por ejemplo Margarita, los roques y morrocoy. Me falto conocer la gran sabana, pero espero volver pronto para poder comerte AGAIN una arepa de reina pepiada. Un abrazoa todos
2:30 that’s literally the street I grew up in Los Naranjos, Venezuela. I woke up every single day for 18 years with these views and sunsets. Los Naranjos, El Cafetal. Caracas. Avenida sur 3. My street ❤️🇻🇪. I was the happiest kid in the world back in the 90s
Drew makes Venezuela look like paradise. I was recently in Ciudad Juarez & Boquillas del Carmen (Mexico) on two separate day trips. It was a pleasant surprise.
Venezuela is a country I would love to visit as it has so many areas of outstanding natural beauty, but coming from England my own government advises against all but essential travel to there, it is sad hopefully one day it will be better so I can visit 🙏
Never thought I'd watch a 2 hour youtube video and yet here I am, completely enamored by this whole endeavor. Beautiful country. Resilient people. You're the goat Drew
This video was AMAZING! My great-grandmother was from Venezuela and all that I know about Venezuela is what I see and hear on the news. I never really understood my identity, but this video makes me proud of my roots. Now, I know a bit more of where I descended from. Thank you ever so much. You are very brave and adventurous. Superb documentary!!! 👏 All the best in your future endeavours.
I also loved the visit to Colonia Tovar. It was high up in the mountains and the architecture was like what you see in Germany since it originated from a German Settlement
Drew, between the time you went to Venezuela over a year ago and now, Venezuela is a very different country. It is now two completely stories. Now the US dollar is the "formal" currency and every one uses it to pay for everything. The economic situation in the past year has changed significantly, to the extent that all multinational worldwide financial institutions are saying that Venezuela will be the country with the largest economic growth in Latin America in 2023. Inflation has basically ceased with the US dollar being now the "formal" currency. Hardly anyone now uses the local currency to make any payments. And best news is that for whatever reason, Venezuela has bettered significantly in security. Watch recent videos to confirm what I am writing here. You will always be welcome in Venezuela! 🇻🇪 🇺🇲
Love her rap! I. I mean I loved seeing what is going on, and saw the loving, giving in her preparation of food. But to hear her rap...... I felt privileged!!! Awesome strength!!! 🙏💪💜
Man! I really want to go to Venezuela one day. Looks like such a beautiful place to visit. I wish things can change for the better very quickly for the people, they deserve it.
I am Filipino-American and I love Latin America. Recently visited Ecuador for more than 2 weeks. I love your Venezuela episode. I love how authentic your video especially describing and communing with locals:) Please keep doing great videos. My dream to visit Salto Angel one day. Greetings from Seattle, Washington
Venezuela is a beautiful country with a lovely, colorful population and I wish the best for them and their country. Here in the US, most of us take our stability, prosperity, and freedoms for granted, they fail to understand how fragile and unique such things are. Venezuela is, sadly, an example of how quickly and thoroughly a people's fortunes and freedoms can slip away, and the struggle of life afterwards. Life, Liberty, and prosperity should never be taken for granted, most people will never have them and for those that do and lose them, it is unlikely they will ever get them back , at least not in one lifetime. I pray you all will find peace and prosperity, and the good health and freedom to enjoy them.
As an American, our slums’ inhabitants have a lot of money. The poverty lifestyle comes from reckless spending on immoral activities and genuine laziness on up-keeping.
Omg, ive been waiting so long to see this video that you have been planning for so long! My family is from Venezuela and I have unfortunately haven;t been back since I was 8 years old (I am 18 now) and all my family has had to emigrate. I can't wait to keep watching this video, and thank you so much for documenting the place I call my second home!
I loved this series so much and this full length is awesome as well. Lived in Venezuela in 1998 and it’s amazing to see what has changes and what is still the same. I miss those beaches. ❤
As a Venezuelan it was amazing to watch this beautiful appreciation of my country. I think Drew got near to knowing the fiber of the Venezuelan reality. Next time he should go to the Amazon jungle on the border with Brazil, it's crazy.
That place is so cool with people talking like folks in zamboanga and cagayan valley in the philippines. Had to go back to your past vids. Awesome stuff👍
One thing I love about your videos is how beautiful the people are of theses countries. Here in the west we see so many covered in cosmetics that it is great to see the natural beauty in people.
Thank you this. I have not been in Venezuela since the 70s. It was a very prosperous country in those days, I have lots of family there. I'd love to visit sometime - maybe when it is less complicated.
It was the 4th GPD per capita in the 60's. They were 4x richer than Japan. By the 90's they were still very rich, and it took 10 years for socialism to ruin it all.
Hey Drew, thanks for this video. Glad you met Gabo, which I had the chance to meet on a photography workshop a few years ago. Glad you enjoyed our country. I left almost six years ago and it is impressive how things have changed. I was lucky enough for my dad to take me to every single state when I was growing up. His saying goes as: better know your country first before abroad. I'm thankful for that. Hope you can go back and document further!
I wondered how your channel would go now that you've visited every single country on this planet. This concept was well put together and very insightful. Glad to know you'll be around still; well after you've achieved your life goal.
He was the best guide I seen so far..so knowledgeable about Venezuela..make you feel like you are there..I been hooked on this channel and subscribed because these are places and travel I always wanted to do..
Thank you drew for this video. I'm glad you were able to go there. I lived my childhood days in Venezuela. My father worked in the oil industry there. We loved that country so much. It 😢 me to see what has happened to that country. When we lived there Venezuela was doing very well.
Thank you for compiling your Venezuelan vids. Watched some of the individual episodes last and early this year. My dad originated from Maracay, Vnzl. I'm living in the Philippines, my mom's country, for several years now💜
Wow. Just found you inadvertently at the end of another video and I'm blown away. It's 5am and I haven't been to sleep yet but have to watch this video
I have been binge watching your vids all morning while working remotely.. I gotta tell you I didn't want this video to end it was so good.. Thank you. I feel as if I took this trip with you guys.. Amazing content.
Hello, the Venezuelan movie called Dirty Face was first released in Mongolia in 1995. I liked the beautiful country. It is a pity why the exchange rate has deteriorated. Greetings from Mongolia.👍🇲🇳
Thank you, Drew. Like many others, I probably would never get the chance to visit these places in my lifetime. But thanks for sharing with us the next best thing. You didn't just publish a video; you shared beautiful stories about life in Venezuela.
Excellent documentary! He goes to show you that people want the same thing all over the world! And it is government's and corrupt politicians that are the problem not the people. Good work!
I can mix emotions about Venezuela. I see the good side in the bad side in the dangerous side in the safe side. What is going on here? I’m praying so hard for Venezuela.😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 this makes me cry on the inside and I’m outside 1:03:18
I've been to a lot of challenging places, and I really wanted to visit Venezuela this winter, but I just couldn't get the courage to do it alone without any connections.
Yeah you really need to have a local to keep you safe and show you the best part of the country. I'd love to visit too but considering it's so hard to get a visa and the state of the country getting worse everyday, I don't think it's worth going
Very lovely children ❤️ I was impressed that the one boy knew we say soccor!! They are more educated about the world than American children. Lovely people ❤️
Excellent video as always Drew. I have watched your videos now for over a year. This is a great journey through Venezuela. It's really awesome that you had Emmanuel to take you through the entire country and that you got to experience so much with the locals, that is what it is all about. It is crazy to think how people live there on $1 USD a month, especially considering many of the things you purchased were about 1-2 each. It seems like the vast majority of people in Venezuela are naturally born-entrepreneurs. When you purchased those glasses for $5 off that guy, that may have been his first sale the entire week. Thanks for sharing.
Ok when you handed that bike taxi the money it brought tears to my eyes bc of the look on his face. Ugh we take everything for granted in the US and I already know this bc of my travels from the military but even then I didn’t experience half of what most do.
Who else out there loves Venezuela? If you have any questions about traveling there, etc -- write them in the comments below and I will get back to you!
I've been wanting some long form content from you. Thanks for delivering!
I love your videos my wife passed five months ago at 29 years old these video's truly inspire me. Brings joy to my life watching. Anything is possible and I can get through these very hard time's.
I’m an Australian wanting to go to Caracas soon. Do I need to fill my suitcase with US dollars before I go there? I also heard the people at the airport may rob you?
Do you know how to get to angle falls tallest waterfall in the world it’s in Venezuela 🇻🇪 somewhere
DRew, i love the woman from venez
To my all Venezuelan friends from Iran, I wish best for Venezuela, We have same economic problems here you are not alone. We deserve better life, People who rule our countries made this mess. I really think this year we can made a change if we dont loos ourselves and our unity against them
Trump secretly had planned with Opposers of Maduro to get rid of him,but he felt the plan he was presented wouldn't work.
Les gustaría repetir lo que hicieron con Libia?..
Venezuela e Irán, no son indefensos, como LIBIA.!!
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yes but you charge $100 for 2 sushi rolls and 2 drinks hahahahahha you all are the ones who are at fault, disregard the goverment. dont screw over others because its your right. The pricing in that country is the same as the USA. and it should be at least one quarter the price. How can you charge people what you charge
Yeah but you're not illegally invading the U.S. while refusing to work and have everything given to you. With all due respect.
As a Venezuela raised Japanese, couldn’t watch this without tears. Muchísimas Gracias for this amazing video. I miss Venezuela sooo much.
as a venezuelan 17 year old living in Canada. I thank you a lot for documenting my country and giving it the recognition it deserves ❤️
My pleasure! Thanks for watching 😀
@@drewbinsky Funny how you post the same comment to everyone.. Except this 17 year old skank..
Jesus Christ loves you so much. Never forget that. Repent your sins and turn your life to Him. Have a great day bro. ✝️🕊️❤️✝️
@@JesusChristLovesYouBro I hope you know how annoying you are
@@drewbinsky can u upload the whole documentary of each country ? Especially Uruguay , Belarus and more ??
I am 11 years old Venezuelan and I live in Colombia I thank you for documenting my Country♥️
Are you sure “you are 11 “?🤣🤣
I am 4 years old living in Caracas... Thanks to you for supporting me and my mommy.
Catacas is not that bad.... @@graxo3752
Man this is excellent to see. I married a Venezuelan who has been in the US for years and she just kept saying “See! I told you!!” I can’t wait to take our kids to those beaches one day. Gracias pana!!
Be grateful you don't live in Venezuela
I was born in Venezuela and currently living in Florida. Venzuela is by far one of the most naturally stunning countries in the world. It has from deserts, to tropical rainforests, to tundras. It’s a shame the image that the government gives. I visited Venezuela last summer and stayed there for two months. I was actually surprised on how much better it has gotten after they started using the dollar. I thank you for this video ❤
Thank god trump won
@@Kitty-chan83 bud I moved here when I was 2 what’s that supposed to mean? I’m a citizen😭🙏
@JustQuacked if your ancestors not buried here ur taking up space
@@Kitty-chan83 crazy to think we voted for the same person🤦♂️
I’m from Caracas and haven’t been back in 12 years and it’s so insane how much things have changed. Thank you again for visiting the country. Cheers to you!
it's a wild place!
I haven't been back since I was born. I was born in Caracas too chamo
@@melimel2990 Jesus Christ loves you so much. Never forget that. Repent your sins and turn your life to Him. Have a great day bro. ✝️🕊️❤️✝️
Despite that, Venezuela seems like an amazing country to visit 😻
@@iesroo if you know where to go and have a local to keep you safe yeah, but that's assuming you even have a visa. I would love to visit but it's not a tourist destination. you saw how hard it was to even get in. and once you're in, it's an unpredictable country with a collapsing economy. it's extremely hard to get gas, crime rates are high, you have to keep a low profile from police if you're filming, etc. I'd love to visit but not in this state. I hope Venezuela can pull itself together because it's getting more expensive and unstable everyday
The best part about watching your videos in reverse order is that we all know that you are still alive. Now we can enjoy the stories. Thank you for sharing
I am living in Venezuela at the moment. The economic situation has improved alot in the last few months
Thanks for the update!
I’m really curious about how someone with a name like yours (Arab?) came to live in VZ....did you move there recently?
@@AIP404 average wage is $10+ a week. People are definitely earning more than 10 usd a month
How hard was it to get in? I’d like to visit soon
@@AIP404 I don't know where you live... 1.5 K.usa is necessary to survive in your country.... Not everywhere..
How could I possibly 'experience' the friendliness of the citizens of Venezuela without your bravery. Yes, bravery. With high level of poverty, drug related violence, gangs, it certainly is not a choice any sane person would make for travel, but you did it. I got to see the beauty of the countryside, hustle and bustle of the Caracas, all from the warmth of my den. I've come to admire the way you relate to people, bringing out what makes Venezuela unique despite the dangers. Smiles, food, adventures the locals lead you to made this documentary one of my favorites. Thank you!
As a 14 year old,you made me love geography soooooo much,Drew!!!Thank you!!!
Glad to hear that❤️
Keep at it Ashley!
@@drewbinsky you also made me as a 13 year old want to travel the world thank you drew
@@Thomas-im2tk same also 13 here he inspired me too
@@drewbinsky dont really think a j ew can actually have a channel on RUclips.. disappointed
Venezuela should be an economic powerhouse in South America. They have vast oil reserves and many natural resources. The Caribbean beaches are beautiful, which should be the Cancun of South America. I am from Mexico and we are blessed to live next to the promised land (USA). I hope Venezuela becomes a prosperous country again.
USA is your home… all they did was draw invisible lines to tell ppl they can’t cross.
I hope the situation in Venezuela gets better. The people there deserve better.
yes
My peoples def do.
It'll never gets better, the narcosocialists keep people in absolute poverty so they're completely dependable from the state and unable to revolt.
Disarm > censor > control food supply = socialist slavery.
Brazil entered the 2nd stage. We're now being arrested for private whatsapp talks. But it's only been a week since the new government took over, via fraud. I'm afraid it won't take a year before we are under some kind of food control program.
¡Gloria a bravo pueblo!
Oh yes indeed totally criminal what has happened down there. I feel for those venezuelans that never knew when their country did so much better.
I visited Venezuela in 2000. It is such an amazing country!!!! Beautiful people, lavish nature and wonderful carebbean beaches!!!
It was a different country back then.
Back then it was one of the best countries in South-america, Sad to see it like this.
I worked in Venezuela in 2000, as a tourist guide, It's one of the most beautiful countries i've ever seen .
My great grandfather moved to Venezuela after he had to flee Spain due to the civil war, my father was born in Venezuela and my grandmother still lives. Although I’ve never stepped foot in Venezuela, I still say I’m Venezuelan before anything else. This video really opened my eyes to the bad and good sides of Venezuela, maybe someday it’ll be an amazing place to live once more, I can only hope.
Memtira.
@@daviddefranco5218 why is he a liar? Because he's black and doesn't fit? There are mixed blacks and Spanish living everywhere in south America although it does seem unbelievable it doesn't mean he's lying not nice
@@daviddefranco5218 lack of education is the reason for your comment
@@daviddefranco5218 Considering the coat and tie you're wearing, your comment is quite the opposite. .
@@Diva_Bella he literally has the words murdr and gang shi for his bio talking about how he hopes it’ll be a peaceful place one day🤦🏼♂️
I’m originally from the UK although of Hispanic/Caribbean origin, and I lived in Caracas for 30 years. I left two years ago because I had no choice. The company I worked with went bust due to the socio-economical crisis. I miss this beautiful country and my life there every single day. I doubt I will get over having to leave😢
Drew, a Venezuelan here: Thank you for doing this video. My father always says "what makes venezuela undestructible is its people"
Hahaha that’s why 6 million people entered other countries illegally 😂😂😂
@@Jy35448 Whats your problem?
Now THIS is what the internet should be for. Thank you sir.
Thank you, thank you, thank you... As Venezuelan you make me feel so proud that the world can see the other beautiful face that my country has to offer. You make me cry of proud tears. ❤️❤️❤️
OK chamo. Yo soy caraquena
Pride comes before the fall... don't forget the proverbs. Be happy better, not proud. Cheers
I used to live and work there in the 90's/2001's. Loved the place, I was a yacht captain and also a tuna-boat captain. My Boss used live in those big houses and I visited many of the malls and restaurants, On the fishing boat, I had to drive up into the favelas to pick my crew up. On millennium new years, a huge landslide killed 240,000 destroying our town. That was tough.
Venezuela was a cruise stop about 20 years ago. I'm glad I was able to set foot on Venezuelan soil. I'll always remember the day I spent there.
I was on cruise ship too! We docked La Guira. Late 70s. 👍 Me encanta Venezuela. I would love to go back. 🤞Paz en Venezuela ♥️
I cant believe I sat through a 2 hour vlog I loss interest so quickly, not this time. You guys had me entertained the entire time. The struggles you highlighted are terrible but the people are just getting on with it. I see those same struggles across many countries and I live in Australia. The corruption is real and it’s everywhere. You have some great friends in Venezuela 🇻🇪 thank you for such an informative vlog.
I'm from Venezuela and currently I am living in another country, I haven't visited Caracas in almost 7 years, but, what you did is amazing. Thank you for share my country to all your followers, I hope that you can back soon. 🇻🇪
You have a beautiful country I was there many years ago on vacation from Switzerland where I live know with this dictator regime disgusting Maduro that his own citizens has to flee their country the evil government needs to be overthrowed and have a TOTTALY new democratic government I pray for this beautiful country and his citizens 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Listen bro: wake up. US made it like this. Work as much as you can to help your country!
I’m from Poland . But I recently got married to my husband who is from Caracas Venezuela, he came to the US 2 years ago on foot , he had to cross a dangerous jungle. And he always tells me incredible stories about his home country. I hope one day we will visit together ❤
So basically an illegal who crossed numerous countries on his way illegally with fake asylum claims and managed to get TPS.🤮🤮🤮. I’d never in my life marry an illegal.
My mother was born in Venezuela. Unfortunately I have never been able to go back and see my home country. Thank you for your movie, Venezuela is so beautiful as well as its inhabitants. People should see how amazing it was once and one day will hopefully be again.
As a Venezuelan, I thank you for this video. Thank you for bringing light to my country. 🇻🇪
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I miss my home. I simply miss the people and I wish I could show to everyone the hidden side of Venezuela. Thank you for showing the good side
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I’m a Venezuelan in Maracay, which is the last big city before getting to Choroní. Thank you for showing a perspective of Venezuela that isn’t what you see in the media, and hope to have you here again soon. All the best!
I had never seen a video of yours before and I must say that as a Venezuelan I was quite moved watching this video, thank you for such beautiful words for my dear country.
Cervezeria Polar. I once met the Hungarian engineer who was involved in fully automating the Polar brewery in Caracas way back in 1954. They changed to the continuous brewing system. The engineer used to live in Altamira. I was only 7 years old. As I grew up in Venezuela, we used to camp at Chichiverichi and also at Higuerote. But I never forget Canaima. My first flight in a DC3 by Avensa, going past Angel Falls. Best Rum? Santa Teresa.
One ot my best friends growing up was from Venezuela. Definitely one of the most classiest, fun, truly living people I've come into contact with.
Venezuelan here. That's what's up
Drew thank so much for this video, I was born in Venezuela, now I live in Sydney and this is so refreshing to watch, the world and even ourselves are use to only have in mind right now, all the problems and dangers that this country has. Thanks for showing this, it brought some tears in my eyes.
This is so lovely to see, everyone within their community all helping each other. It looks so calm and peaceful, exactly how life should be for every single one of us.
I was born and raised in Aruba and I feel really bad for everything that happened to the people in Venezuela Hopefully everything will get better. ❤
Venezuela looks beautiful Drew. I've always had a desire of going there. I just love the name Venezuela. And from the food to the land and people, everything looks wonderful. Love Venezuela! 🇻🇪 🇻🇪 🇻🇪
@КSl 🅥 Durrrrrr Eyem toetully KayEssEye Luk at Meye fayke check! Go away trash scammer
@КSl 🅥 lmao fake ksi
That's my birth place!
@@melimel2990 oh nice! Well your country Venezuela is beautiful 😊
@@phoenix2.020 Thank you. I will go back one day.
Bro I'm a Filipino proud and thank you mentioning our country Philippines...
Hoping my fellow Filipino will watch this video...
I watched a lot of documentary videos about Venezuela and yours is the latest..
I like Venezuelan beauty.. 😊
I love how whilst Drew takes us on his incredible journeys with him, he’s always showing us our humanity- that we’re more alike than not.
Once thriving countries can suddenly be barely surviving countries. It can happen to any of us.
America 🇺🇸 is going down fast
Yeah America is going down fast and the reason is most likely fiscally liberal policies. It’s nice to be socially liberal and give everyone freedom but with economics the left leaning countries besides Norway and Sweden the world economies sucks that are socialist and communist
Exactly.
are you ready to see the beauty's of venezuela....... i already did... the most beautyfull of venezuela are the people.... so warm so welcome...... best trip of my life.... no second thoughts
You’re literally living my dream life, traveling and documenting people in that natural state. Thanks for giving the example. This is like Anthony Bourdain 2.0.
Amazing work Drew.
WAHAHAHAHHA
Socialism is not a "natural state". It's a demonic disease created by evil cowards to control and leech people.
Loved this…grew up in the neighbouring island of Trinidad 🇹🇹 and loved seeing the outline of Venezuela from our coasts. Hoping to visit soon and learn about where my great grandparents migrated from. 😊
Hi Drew.
This is Kenath from Srilanka. I watched your Sri Lankan episode but it not covers much. I hope you will come back here and do a full documentry. We're in our the worst crisis of the history of our country.
I watched all of your videos in this channel and let me know when you're here I would love to show you around.
Can't wait to see you man. Good Luck
Been there and I loved that country the Beauty is breath taking and people are amazing , may God bless Venezuela with prosperity .❤️✊🇮🇷
Uno de los paises mas hermosos del mundo. Tube la suerte de visitarlo hace unos 5 años y quede enamorado de tus paisajes, comida y de su gente. Desde Merida donde esta el paramo y el clima es frio, hasta las fantasticas playas e islas, como por ejemplo Margarita, los roques y morrocoy. Me falto conocer la gran sabana, pero espero volver pronto para poder comerte AGAIN una arepa de reina pepiada. Un abrazoa todos
coño chamo (frase tipica de los venezolanos) se me olvido comertarles que tambien probe unas cervezas y unos rons excelentes. Recomentados.
2:30 that’s literally the street I grew up in Los Naranjos, Venezuela. I woke up every single day for 18 years with these views and sunsets. Los Naranjos, El Cafetal. Caracas. Avenida sur 3. My street ❤️🇻🇪. I was the happiest kid in the world back in the 90s
This is beautiful, Drew Binsky. I hope things get easier for the Venezuelan people.
me tooo!
@@drewbinsky then why pay poor people with bolivars for there hard work?
Drew makes Venezuela look like paradise. I was recently in Ciudad Juarez & Boquillas del Carmen (Mexico) on two separate day trips. It was a pleasant surprise.
Venezuela is a country I would love to visit as it has so many areas of outstanding natural beauty, but coming from England my own government advises against all but essential travel to there, it is sad hopefully one day it will be better so I can visit 🙏
Never thought I'd watch a 2 hour youtube video and yet here I am, completely enamored by this whole endeavor. Beautiful country. Resilient people. You're the goat Drew
Omg I'm in minut 2.34 and my cryinggggg! I know this is gonna be AWESOME! And realistic! Thank you drew from a Venezuelan girl living en California ❤️
This video was AMAZING! My great-grandmother was from Venezuela and all that I know about Venezuela is what I see and hear on the news. I never really understood my identity, but this video makes me proud of my roots. Now, I know a bit more of where I descended from. Thank you ever so much. You are very brave and adventurous. Superb documentary!!! 👏 All the best in your future endeavours.
I also loved the visit to Colonia Tovar. It was high up in the mountains and the architecture was like what you see in Germany since it originated from a German Settlement
I've been there ,to the German town, it was a tourist attraction back then.
May God help the poor people of Venezuela. The girl's smile in 53:52 was precious. Greetings from Israel.
Drew, between the time you went to Venezuela over a year ago and now, Venezuela is a very different country. It is now two completely stories. Now the US dollar is the "formal" currency and every one uses it to pay for everything. The economic situation in the past year has changed significantly, to the extent that all multinational worldwide financial institutions are saying that Venezuela will be the country with the largest economic growth in Latin America in 2023. Inflation has basically ceased with the US dollar being now the "formal" currency. Hardly anyone now uses the local currency to make any payments. And best news is that for whatever reason, Venezuela has bettered significantly in security. Watch recent videos to confirm what I am writing here.
You will always be welcome in Venezuela! 🇻🇪 🇺🇲
ehh you are over exaggerating about america. its not that bad, just depend on what state you live in. red states are booming and just doing fine.
@@DanRustle Was that comment meant to be for me?
Love her rap! I. I mean I loved seeing what is going on, and saw the loving, giving in her preparation of food. But to hear her rap...... I felt privileged!!! Awesome strength!!! 🙏💪💜
Man! I really want to go to Venezuela one day. Looks like such a beautiful place to visit. I wish things can change for the better very quickly for the people, they deserve it.
This has been fantastic.
I'm not even halfway into the video & it's already been the best I've ever seen about Venezuela.
So many beautiful places in Venezuela, so many seaside, lovely.
I am Filipino-American and I love Latin America. Recently visited Ecuador for more than 2 weeks. I love your Venezuela episode. I love how authentic your video especially describing and communing with locals:) Please keep doing great videos. My dream to visit Salto Angel one day.
Greetings from Seattle, Washington
Venezuela is a beautiful country with a lovely, colorful population and I wish the best for them and their country. Here in the US, most of us take our stability, prosperity, and freedoms for granted, they fail to understand how fragile and unique such things are. Venezuela is, sadly, an example of how quickly and thoroughly a people's fortunes and freedoms can slip away, and the struggle of life afterwards. Life, Liberty, and prosperity should never be taken for granted, most people will never have them and for those that do and lose them, it is unlikely they will ever get them back , at least not in one lifetime. I pray you all will find peace and prosperity, and the good health and freedom to enjoy them.
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Emmanuel was an absolutely amazing guide! An awesome friend to have in Venezuela :) this was an amazing documentary. I felt like I was there too
I think not having money by itself makes kind.
Such a beautiful people, such a beautiful country and such a beautiful lifestyle ❤️ 🏆🙌👍👏
As an American, our slums’ inhabitants have a lot of money. The poverty lifestyle comes from reckless spending on immoral activities and genuine laziness on up-keeping.
Omg, ive been waiting so long to see this video that you have been planning for so long! My family is from Venezuela and I have unfortunately haven;t been back since I was 8 years old (I am 18 now) and all my family has had to emigrate. I can't wait to keep watching this video, and thank you so much for documenting the place I call my second home!
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I loved this series so much and this full length is awesome as well. Lived in Venezuela in 1998 and it’s amazing to see what has changes and what is still the same. I miss those beaches. ❤
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26:00 Venezuelan coffee is grown differently as it is done in big coffee commercial farms in Brasil or Colombia. It tastes differently 🤠👍
As a Venezuelan it was amazing to watch this beautiful appreciation of my country. I think Drew got near to knowing the fiber of the Venezuelan reality. Next time he should go to the Amazon jungle on the border with Brazil, it's crazy.
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I've been watching a lot of your old videos and I honestly believe this is the best one I've seen of yours yet.
That place is so cool with people talking like folks in zamboanga and cagayan valley in the philippines. Had to go back to your past vids. Awesome stuff👍
One thing I love about your videos is how beautiful the people are of theses countries. Here in the west we see so many covered in cosmetics that it is great to see the natural beauty in people.
Thank you this. I have not been in Venezuela since the 70s. It was a very prosperous country in those days, I have lots of family there. I'd love to visit sometime - maybe when it is less complicated.
It was the 4th GPD per capita in the 60's. They were 4x richer than Japan. By the 90's they were still very rich, and it took 10 years for socialism to ruin it all.
Hey Drew, thanks for this video. Glad you met Gabo, which I had the chance to meet on a photography workshop a few years ago. Glad you enjoyed our country. I left almost six years ago and it is impressive how things have changed.
I was lucky enough for my dad to take me to every single state when I was growing up. His saying goes as: better know your country first before abroad. I'm thankful for that. Hope you can go back and document further!
I wondered how your channel would go now that you've visited every single country on this planet. This concept was well put together and very insightful. Glad to know you'll be around still; well after you've achieved your life goal.
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He was the best guide I seen so far..so knowledgeable about Venezuela..make you feel like you are there..I been hooked on this channel and subscribed because these are places and travel I always wanted to do..
Thank you drew for this video. I'm glad you were able to go there. I lived my childhood days in Venezuela. My father worked in the oil industry there. We loved that country so much. It 😢 me to see what has happened to that country. When we lived there Venezuela was doing very well.
I couldn't see anyone better doing these documentary's better you are amazing the way you connect with people and places..
Thank you for compiling your Venezuelan vids. Watched some of the individual episodes last and early this year.
My dad originated from Maracay, Vnzl. I'm living in the Philippines, my mom's country, for several years now💜
Marathon video Drew, Truely enjoyed.
hope the country recovers from the economic collapse soon.
always admire venezuela growing up in puerto rico watching the super stars on tv the most beautiful women are born there viva el caribe
¡Gracias!
Wow you just hit the root of happiness, health, shelter , and food, and friends that care, also family, and contentment, The rest is not important.
Except a LOT of people don’t have even that
Emmanuel is incredible, also hes beautiful. hes alotta fun too. we love him. I pray he lives a good life
Drew i have followed you for years...THANK YOU FOR TRAVEL AND SHOW MY COUNTRY VENEZUELA !
Wow. Just found you inadvertently at the end of another video and I'm blown away. It's 5am and I haven't been to sleep yet but have to watch this video
I have been binge watching your vids all morning while working remotely.. I gotta tell you I didn't want this video to end it was so good.. Thank you. I feel as if I took this trip with you guys.. Amazing content.
Hello, the Venezuelan movie called Dirty Face was first released in Mongolia in 1995. I liked the beautiful country. It is a pity why the exchange rate has deteriorated. Greetings from Mongolia.👍🇲🇳
Thank you, Drew. Like many others, I probably would never get the chance to visit these places in my lifetime. But thanks for sharing with us the next best thing. You didn't just publish a video; you shared beautiful stories about life in Venezuela.
I left Venezuela in 1979 when 4.30 bolivares were $1 dollar and your video blew my mind. Thank you for showing the spirit of my country.
In 1979, $1 USD was a lot more money. Nowadays, nothing costs $1 USD except a gum-ball, a single banana, and a postage stamp.
Excellent documentary! He goes to show you that people want the same thing all over the world! And it is government's and corrupt politicians that are the problem not the people. Good work!
Este es el más completo reportaje que e visto en mi vidad y e visto muchos y viajado mucho , the best report I have ever seen👏👏👏👏
I can mix emotions about Venezuela. I see the good side in the bad side in the dangerous side in the safe side. What is going on here? I’m praying so hard for Venezuela.😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 this makes me cry on the inside and I’m outside 1:03:18
I've been to a lot of challenging places, and I really wanted to visit Venezuela this winter, but I just couldn't get the courage to do it alone without any connections.
Yeah you really need to have a local to keep you safe and show you the best part of the country. I'd love to visit too but considering it's so hard to get a visa and the state of the country getting worse everyday, I don't think it's worth going
Very lovely children ❤️ I was impressed that the one boy knew we say soccor!! They are more educated about the world than American children. Lovely people ❤️
Caracas is huge....I love the food...the music and the people.
Drew has the ball of steel. I would never able traveling to any these countries like you did.
Drew is a brave man.
Exploring Venezuela needs courage. Keep going bro. 👍🏻👍🏻
Sooo true
Thanks!
Excellent video as always Drew. I have watched your videos now for over a year. This is a great journey through Venezuela. It's really awesome that you had Emmanuel to take you through the entire country and that you got to experience so much with the locals, that is what it is all about. It is crazy to think how people live there on $1 USD a month, especially considering many of the things you purchased were about 1-2 each. It seems like the vast majority of people in Venezuela are naturally born-entrepreneurs. When you purchased those glasses for $5 off that guy, that may have been his first sale the entire week. Thanks for sharing.
That pancake corn cheese pork sandwich is one of the best, tastiest thing that I have ever tasted. Amazing meal.
Wow, Drew! Haven't watched it yet, but looking at the length, I respect you even more! Keep on the good work man!
Ok when you handed that bike taxi the money it brought tears to my eyes bc of the look on his face. Ugh we take everything for granted in the US and I already know this bc of my travels from the military but even then I didn’t experience half of what most do.