I was there! In 1977 I travelled around in Afghanistan for a couple of weeks. The Buddah statues in Bamiyan was very impressive and there were also a lot of buddist painting above their heads, they also seems to be gone. So sad. The landscape, the views looks the same. I loved being there! / Tomas from Sweden
Yep everything was going fine until the Americans deployed Alqaeda fighters in Afghanistan and over threw the Government And then invaded the same country with the excuse of Alqaeda that the American government deployed And funded And now thanks to God Afghanistan is NATO Free
Thanks for organizing this and bringing Bald along. Always a bonus with Bald as your travel partner. Also, for your next adventurizing tale, invite Harald Baldr along as well and make sure to leave Simon Wilson and Johnny FD behind!
For whatever reason, couldn’t tell ya… I was fascinated and researching Afghanistan 🇦🇫 before 9/11. I believe I chose it because it was a region of the world I knew nothing about. Beautiful place.
Watching this Video brings back many precious memory,luckily for me before the ruling of the Talibans!!!Would very much like to return to this majestic country with its very hospitable people! Pray that the afghan people being liberated from this horrid reime!
Yeah Yeah Mr. Benjamin Rich... I've never seen your driving skills on your channel! Ben did a great driving on an unknown road! I bet even Johnny is better driver then Bald!!!
What I wonder is do the guides genuinely enjoy that bangra sounding music on their radio? Because it would drive me nuts, I'd have to bring some tapes of western music or something.
Dont worries....talebans are not scary and won't hurt you...Many friends of mine work I'm Afg since taleban came to power and my self been there 3 times so far...let me say its more safer then ever in Afg!
@@DeimosPC ISKP was in Afghanistan under there NATO occupation too and they were supported by NATO and ANA. ISKP/NRF attacks are occasional in Afghanistan now and to try and push nefarious agendas. IEA security is tight and operations to eradicate ISKP are going strong.
@@phoenixrising8640 if the world does its research, most organisations such as taliban, hamas, isis and others were only created because of European and the west invading and harming muslims lands and people hence why these organisations were created to protect its land and its people however, i don’t condemn anything bad these people do as no innocent lives should be taken.
No more dramas Ben with the Taliban they are doing no one harm just protecting there country If your that scared don’t enter there country I think everyone should have a good look at there own countries history and leaders
For those of you not aware, the Taliban destroyed the statues as they said the government at the time would rather use money to look after the statues rather than look after people who were struggling financially. Up to you whether you believe that or not.
Before the Taliban came to power the first time in 1996, there was a bloody civil war with lots of ethnic tension between sunnis and the shia hazaras. The hazara's had their own mujahideen group, but the weren't seen as "real" muslims tot he sunnis, so the hazara mujahideen fought a lot agaisnt the taliban and NA during the civil war. It can be speculated that part of the reason of the destruction was because of the tension between taliban and the hazara mujahideen at the time. A Taliban spokesperson said the official reason for their destruction was because foreign countries offered to fix/repair the buddha's for the taliban but they got mad that foreigners would rather pay money to restore a non living object while people were starving to death
The Buddha statues were destroyed throughout the history for centuries ,, the reason .. religion , politics . By the way , There's is a lying Giant Buddha still need to be Unearthed 🤗
It is true. The West were not interested in the kids starving to death but were willing to spend millions or more restoring statues, which is why those statues were blown up.
Man I wish Afghanistan was a secular state, a lot of our countries problems could be solved. But people have become more and more religious because of all the “Free” madrassas in Pakistan, and within a generation peoples mentality has changed.
It was while I was doing archaeology in the Midlands of England in the 1990's that I came to hear about the Taliban. I was reading an archaeology magazine article about this tribe in Afghanistan who were destroying the archaeological heritage. Their heritage because that is what it is. That is history whether they like it or not. I thought why do that when they could turn those sites in to even bigger tourist attractions and raise big revenue.
Hello, I am Nader from Afghanistan, I am watching you from Italy. Bamyan is one of the safest provinces in Afghanistan. The city of Buddha is one of the most historic cities in the world. This city was first called Shahr Zar, when Genghis Khan's grandson was killed here, Genghis Khan killed this city to avenge his grandson. Who was Genghis? Genghis is known as one of the most bloodthirsty emperors in the world. All Hazaras live in this city. Hazaras are originally of Mongol and Turkish descent. Hazaras are one of the most proud people in Afghanistan
15:30 back in 1990s when they would find out sound cassette in your car, they would start playing and asked you to keep dancing to it until that is finished. You are lucky they did not get you with it with their mindset of1990s 🤣
I'd love to go mountain biking in Bamiyan. Great work from you and Benjamin as usual. Salaam Aleikum. Some of the places remind me of where I go biking in central Spain with lots of caves, abandoned farm houses, villages and some Moorish architecture.
Well you’ve gotta think about it from a political POV, if the Taliban wants to stay in power and be able to negotiate with other countries on the world stage, it’s in their best interest to treat foreigners well and ensure their safety. Obviously this goes out the window when breaking their laws, but visitors should respect the laws of any country that they’re in regardless of how arbitrary those rules might seem, following rules is a good way of ensuring your safety!
@@Sniperboy5551 Guests are welcome and treated well. Taliban and IEA security forces and leaders are Afghans, and Afghans are very hospitable. IEA security forces will share their food with you and give u food if you need it, even if they don't have enough for themselves. They are very soft, warm and humorous guys but they are very serious about their duty and job, as they must be because they are responsible for national security. Like in any other country, guests need to respect the laws, our security forces and Afghans.
@@BackpackerBen LOL!!!! Being a Canuck, it caught my ear. Maybe in the Alberta Badlands.......minus the trees........and mud huts...... But dinosaur bones!! Whoot! LOL!!
Respect our culture respect our religion Don't force any viewpoints on us Dont force your way of life on us Don't act like invaders And only then we will be the best of hosts Enjoy
They blew it up because the Weedt was willing to spend $millions on restoring these statues but weren't prepared to help millions of kids starving to death in Afghanistan.
Those sculptures of the Buddha had been standing since the 6th A.D ., when the Taliban destroyed them ; they demolished because of the Muslim belief about have carved images . So much for religious tolerance !
Because the West was willing to spend $millions on restoring these statues, while letting millions of Afghans kids starve to death with their sanctions and with being willing to fund restoration of statues but not help starving living beings.
Most countries demolish statues of previous rulers. To say any one belief is "truth" is the problem. We must have tolerance of different points of view.
3rd video from Afghanistan 3 to go....Would YOU want to go Afghanistan? 👀
I would love to go. Bit off topic but if you go to Morocco you should go to Chefchaouen
No!
I would go if I had a forcefield around me.
@@MarriedToTheKGB why ????
@@robertpavey5615 lol, not that bad ;)
I was there! In 1977 I travelled around in Afghanistan for a couple of weeks. The Buddah statues in Bamiyan was very impressive and there were also a lot of buddist painting above their heads, they also seems to be gone. So sad. The landscape, the views looks the same.
I loved being there! / Tomas from Sweden
A real shame! Thanks Tom
Why is it a shame? You guys are pagan or what?
Hey Tom! Would love to see them photographs from your travels esp. by Buddhas
You should go back.
Yep everything was going fine until the Americans deployed Alqaeda fighters in Afghanistan and over threw the Government And then invaded the same country with the excuse of Alqaeda that the American government deployed And funded And now thanks to God Afghanistan is NATO Free
Thanks for organizing this and bringing Bald along. Always a bonus with Bald as your travel partner. Also, for your next adventurizing tale, invite Harald Baldr along as well and make sure to leave Simon Wilson and Johnny FD behind!
Yeah Simon just sounds annoying and Johnny just puts you to sleep lol
100%
STAY AWAY FROM GOOFY GABRIEL TOO
It's fun to see Bald when he's not 'performing' for his camera
Tukkkkbbbiiiiiiiiiiiii
I feel like Bamyan is a really quiet city and the people are nice❤ Thank you for traveling to Afghanistan❤
Going to sit down this afternoon and watch through all of these 😎 keep it going Ben.
Awesome thank you!
This is great banter from you both 🙏🏼
Glad you enjoyed it!
The countryside looks amazing nice to see how welcoming the people were.
Ben, I live in Afghanistan in its cultural and economic hub, Herat. If you want to make a video of the city, I can help you.
I want to go to Khost.
@@a.j.infowars7582 don't go there man
thank you Ben for being there also you are the star of the show
😎🙏🏼
Great series !! Thanks for sharing!
For whatever reason, couldn’t tell ya… I was fascinated and researching Afghanistan 🇦🇫 before 9/11. I believe I chose it because it was a region of the world I knew nothing about. Beautiful place.
That Buddha statue became more famous after the Taliban blew it up than it was before.
Streisand effect
Lol it doesn't exist now.
Watching this Video brings back many precious memory,luckily for me before the ruling of the Talibans!!!Would very much like to return to this majestic country with its very hospitable people! Pray that the afghan people being liberated from this horrid reime!
Whole villages have been carpet bombed by the west in this region, but good old buddha made out of stone gets the empathy
Why don't you go join the Taliban, bruh!
Well said.
Thanks ma bro
That is true
Great content..thanks Bald for the snippets of history..take care boys 😘
Thanks for visiting my country my dear fellow human. I hope you enjoyed it. Its your home ❤️💪🏻
Thank you bro
I am from Afghanistan living in Kabul tnx for coming to Afghanistan hope you enjoy your time here
Thanks bro 😎
You are good together ,make more videos like these 👌😊
It's like the Afghan cannon ball run! This vid had me in stitches!
Watching this again to help it get the views it deserves! 👍🏼👍🏼
Legend ;)
I appreciate your caution approach to this place. I suspect if you say something wrong, you could be dispatched immediately.
You must see Nuristan province
Afghanistan. This area has many historical monuments
It is a beautiful place with beautiful green mountains
Thank you so much Ben for sharing this wonderful video, we love you from the Philippines🇵🇭
🌴🌴🌴. Thank you Ben 😊
Blessings,Carlos ✝️🙏❤️😊🇺🇸
Yeah Yeah Mr. Benjamin Rich... I've never seen your driving skills on your channel! Ben did a great driving on an unknown road! I bet even Johnny is better driver then Bald!!!
My man Ben great video buddy
It was great to watch my country from your camera, enjoy your trip
Rural Afghanistan is very beautiful.
Mountains green valleys Rivers etc
Yes. Come and visit.
What I wonder is do the guides genuinely enjoy that bangra sounding music on their radio? Because it would drive me nuts, I'd have to bring some tapes of western music or something.
I bet those statues and artwork were amazing.
At the 19:15 mark as you were passing by the livestock, what were the guys referring to as haram?
Dont worries....talebans are not scary and won't hurt you...Many friends of mine work I'm Afg since taleban came to power and my self been there 3 times so far...let me say its more safer then ever in Afg!
Now that american and british forces have left afghanistan it is much safer💯
@@Palestine_Pakistan What about isis? Are they gone?
@@DeimosPC ISKP was in Afghanistan under there NATO occupation too and they were supported by NATO and ANA. ISKP/NRF attacks are occasional in Afghanistan now and to try and push nefarious agendas. IEA security is tight and operations to eradicate ISKP are going strong.
@@Palestine_Pakistan 100% true! Now that NATO and their puppets are gone, Afghanistan is safe and peaceful and free.
@@phoenixrising8640 if the world does its research, most organisations such as taliban, hamas, isis and others were only created because of European and the west invading and harming muslims lands and people hence why these organisations were created to protect its land and its people however, i don’t condemn anything bad these people do as no innocent lives should be taken.
I was in Afghanistan in 1973 My most vivid memories were of the toilets. I spent most of my time there. Beautiful country though!
No more dramas Ben with the Taliban they are doing no one harm just protecting there country
If your that scared don’t enter there country
I think everyone should have a good look at there own countries history and leaders
Who’s scared
Shitty comment from a shitty person.
For those of you not aware, the Taliban destroyed the statues as they said the government at the time would rather use money to look after the statues rather than look after people who were struggling financially. Up to you whether you believe that or not.
Hmmmm
Before the Taliban came to power the first time in 1996, there was a bloody civil war with lots of ethnic tension between sunnis and the shia hazaras. The hazara's had their own mujahideen group, but the weren't seen as "real" muslims tot he sunnis, so the hazara mujahideen fought a lot agaisnt the taliban and NA during the civil war. It can be speculated that part of the reason of the destruction was because of the tension between taliban and the hazara mujahideen at the time.
A Taliban spokesperson said the official reason for their destruction was because foreign countries offered to fix/repair the buddha's for the taliban but they got mad that foreigners would rather pay money to restore a non living object while people were starving to death
The Buddha statues were destroyed throughout the history for centuries ,, the reason .. religion , politics . By the way , There's is a lying Giant Buddha still need to be Unearthed 🤗
It is true. The West were not interested in the kids starving to death but were willing to spend millions or more restoring statues, which is why those statues were blown up.
@@jennifermackinnon6982 educate yourself on why these Buddah statues were blown up.
Love the videos,!
Very interesring video chaps...cheers
Wish your microphone would be better. Enjoyed it again, hope I can go there some day,
Great adventure, really enjoyed you and Bald. Where next ?????
Still deciding…any suggestions??
@@BackpackerBen try Turkmenistan. Closed country, the most beautiful horses, underground lake, burning Door to the Hell, etc
@@BackpackerBen Yemen
@@BackpackerBen would love you to travel to other areas in Afghanistan if it was safe to do so
@@davidadams319 All areas in Afghanistan are now safe. The NATO occupiers and their puppets are gone.
New subscriber here! I absolutely love Bald. He’s my favorite!
Welcome 🙏🏼
Man I wish Afghanistan was a secular state, a lot of our countries problems could be solved. But people have become more and more religious because of all the “Free” madrassas in Pakistan, and within a generation peoples mentality has changed.
It was while I was doing archaeology in the Midlands of England in the 1990's that I came to hear about the Taliban. I was reading an archaeology magazine article about this tribe in Afghanistan who were destroying the archaeological heritage. Their heritage because that is what it is. That is history whether they like it or not. I thought why do that when they could turn those sites in to even bigger tourist attractions and raise big revenue.
they really have a lot of natural resources. But still no where to export
And all the time I thought bald is wearing matching shalwar , and there he is deceiving haha
I compliment that black outfit also. It is incredible.
Ben, Afghanistan?! Are u kidding me? How did u manage? And Bald with you? I'm riveted mate. I await with bated breath the next instalment...
Easily, many vloggers are coming to Afghanistan...Afghanistan is open for tourism and safe now.
@@phoenixrising8640 thats tru 😘
u come in winter time Afghanistan snow fall and more beautifull views looks december january
that would be awesome!
@@BackpackerBen most welcome bro We afghan peoples wil host a great hospitality always anytime🙏🧡
@@zarif521 amazing thank you
Who/what are the Taliban checkpoints looking for? Fun series thanks Ben.
Most welcome to Afghanistan 🇦🇫 ❤
Thanks bro 😎
Can you tell us how you know which are Tali?
Bald reminds me of Hyacinth from Keeping up Appearances while you drive 😂
*Welcome to Afghanistan*
*And I hope you come again In future*
Thanks 🙏🏼
@@BackpackerBen *YourWelcome* *Good man*
Nice work and keep up ❤❤❤
Really curious why an American woman is there. Wish we got more details on what she was doing.
Imagine a new lifestyle of open borders and happy humans! No wars no talking about hurting others! Love love love 💕
All foreigners needs to be watched ,have you seen what you lot done around the world in last 200 years .
You are welcome, have a great time.
Your driving in afg what a legend!
😎🤝
Does anyone know if Baldr the Norwegian is still touring?
A full drive examination in Afghanistan! 😂😂😅
That steps were so painful😅
Good work keep it up
Great job Guys ,,
you could visit the wall of Kabul since you are already there it's form pre Islamic era,, 🙏
How are you able to afford all these holidays overseas: do you have a good well-paying job back in England?
Great guys, very nice be safe.
Where have you been Mr Ben? I followed you in Ethiopia, Somaliland, I think you went to Greece thereafter and didn't hear of you thereafter.
Hope to see more tourists come to our country , and we as interpreter find a job
Hello, I am Nader from Afghanistan, I am watching you from Italy. Bamyan is one of the safest provinces in Afghanistan. The city of Buddha is one of the most historic cities in the world. This city was first called Shahr Zar, when Genghis Khan's grandson was killed here, Genghis Khan killed this city to avenge his grandson. Who was Genghis? Genghis is known as one of the most bloodthirsty emperors in the world. All Hazaras live in this city. Hazaras are originally of Mongol and Turkish descent. Hazaras are one of the most proud people in Afghanistan
Thanks for the advice bro
So, why are you in italy?
@@fne587 fore working ! Why?
Where are the poppy fields?
You can't afford it now. Don't you owe nearly a billion? 😂
@@waitaminute2015 fake news
@@a.j.infowars7582 loser
2 great world powers cannot defeat Afghans and cannot destroy Islam.
Beautiful Afghanistan
Why do Talib vandalise sites of historical significance? Same reason Saladin's son vandalised ancient Egyptian pyramids.
I really enjoy your content. Any advice on how I can improve my channel?
3:47 Anyone else say Jesus out loud before Ben?
15:30 back in 1990s when they would find out sound cassette in your car, they would start playing and asked you to keep dancing to it until that is finished. You are lucky they did not get you with it with their mindset of1990s 🤣
What 😆😆😆😆😆
Even worse 😂
Based Taliban🤣🤣🤣!!!
What a beautiful place. Lovely people too. I wish I could visit someday :)
But but western media says the opposite
What is the camera you are using ?
I'd love to go mountain biking in Bamiyan. Great work from you and Benjamin as usual. Salaam Aleikum. Some of the places remind me of where I go biking in central Spain with lots of caves, abandoned farm houses, villages and some Moorish architecture.
You are very brave to have been there.🤘🏻🤘🏻❤️
Why???
Well you’ve gotta think about it from a political POV, if the Taliban wants to stay in power and be able to negotiate with other countries on the world stage, it’s in their best interest to treat foreigners well and ensure their safety. Obviously this goes out the window when breaking their laws, but visitors should respect the laws of any country that they’re in regardless of how arbitrary those rules might seem, following rules is a good way of ensuring your safety!
@@Sniperboy5551 Guests are welcome and treated well. Taliban and IEA security forces and leaders are Afghans, and Afghans are very hospitable. IEA security forces will share their food with you and give u food if you need it, even if they don't have enough for themselves. They are very soft, warm and humorous guys but they are very serious about their duty and job, as they must be because they are responsible for national security. Like in any other country, guests need to respect the laws, our security forces and Afghans.
@@phoenixrising8640
Why not possible to have a beer ?
I recommend to visit Panjshir , you will enjoy the landscape and visit the historic area and people who defeat Soviet Union and unconquerable valley
thanks!!
5:41- "It's like Canada"....... Did I hear that right??? If so, I'd love to know where you're thinking you were in Canada and saw that??? 😂😂😂
Hahaha no idea why I said that 😆
@@BackpackerBen LOL!!!! Being a Canuck, it caught my ear. Maybe in the Alberta Badlands.......minus the trees........and mud huts...... But dinosaur bones!! Whoot! LOL!!
Bloody hell . No . I'll pass on Afghanistan . Mr Bald taking the piss on our hero the whole time !
Respect our culture respect our religion
Don't force any viewpoints on us
Dont force your way of life on us
Don't act like invaders
And only then we will be the best of hosts
Enjoy
what are yoiu talking about. Afghans are extremely liberal, the taliban are pakistani proxies
@@Lemarocity stop it with your lies please
Yes you should follow this advice
@@putin6934 pakistani spotted
@@Lemarocity طایفه مهاجر در حد خود باش حیثیت و ارزش خود را بعد از این از دست دادید
any Karaoke Bars in good ol Afghanistan?
everywhere mate, we went everyday
Hello to my Afghan friends from India. One question. Why did the Taliban blow up the Buddha statues?
They blew it up because the Weedt was willing to spend $millions on restoring these statues but weren't prepared to help millions of kids starving to death in Afghanistan.
You guys are very funny thanks for visiting Afghanistan
😎👍
Legends!!!
😢Unfortunately, friendship does not serve business, the kind of business that Bold and you Ben are doing 😢 So Sad but trouth .
Countries suggestion :
🇾🇪 Yemen
🇮🇷 Iran
An African Series
Georgia 🇬🇪
South America
Belarus 🇧🇾
🇰🇪 Kenya
5:40 - just like Belarus
Those barbarians who defaced and destroyed the world heritage site, should be effaced from the face of this world
"It's only Afghan pube" Keep up the humor :-)
Those sculptures of the Buddha had been standing since the 6th A.D ., when the Taliban destroyed them ; they demolished because of the Muslim belief about have carved images . So much for religious tolerance !
15:20 Surely when the Talis see the two years expired date on your condom they'll let you go.
Why did the taliban destroy it?
Because the West was willing to spend $millions on restoring these statues, while letting millions of Afghans kids starve to death with their sanctions and with being willing to fund restoration of statues but not help starving living beings.
Most countries demolish statues of previous rulers. To say any one belief is "truth" is the problem. We must have tolerance of different points of view.
Hey Ben, what camera do you use?
osmo pocket
More Bald in your videos pls ! He is awesome
Masha Alh Bro welcome
Why arent they wearing seat belts?
afghan babbyyyyy