I absolutely love watching your travels, especially all three of you together going on adventures. The Afghan people are the most strong people in the world, fighting off empire after empire. Afghanistan is known as the place where “Empires Go To Die.” Now only if the American people were United together like the Afghans are, we would have a free country again. Be well Ben, Cat, & Bald! - Jason/Freedom Fighter Until Death/Vermont, FRA (‘FRA’, meaning “The Failed Republic Of America”)
A few years back I drove the entire pamir highway along the wakhan and up to the highest point at 4655m. Spectacular scenery and super friendly people. I would recommend anyone to visit if you have the opportunity.
Incredible stuff Ben, two different worlds from across the border a river separates two different worlds. Please keep up the amazing content, you Bold and Cat are great. Amazing stuff. Regards, Niv and Neha
Really good to see you adventuring again . Great the way you split up and both do your own content with your own flavour . Two different posts for the price of one ! 👌
i have been to Afghanistan as a Uk citizen , you don't need to avoid the Taliban they wont hurt you , i don't agree with anything they do or stand for but the worst they will do is make an inconvenience by asking you to go drink tea or take selfies with you , you have nothing to fear , type into RUclips travel to Afghanistan there is a Turkish ? / Muslim man who visits it there is also a white American who visits the most dangerous places in Afghanistan , everyone is very friendly
I documented all of the Pamir highway to Kyrgyzstan and you mentioned it’s one of the best journey’s, for me it was most brutal. After Kalaikhum the road turns into a nightmare and distance between cities increases.
🎉🎉🎉 Just got to say that my first comment was at the very beginning. But now that I’m at the end I’ve got to thank you for filming such beautiful places. It’s amazing how Just across the river is another world 🌎. And Kat has got to be the BEST travel buddy EVER 👍❗️ Everything was simply beautiful 🤩. Thanks again for everything you do and share. Blessings,Carlos ✝️🙏❤️😊🇺🇸
Wow. Great vids. You are exploring areas most do not. Scenery is breathtaking. Enjoying this series immensely - try to stay out of harms way all three of you! We want future contact from the three of you - not jail shots! Stay safe
Same here...couldn't sleep and It's great to see Ya's 3..love the collaboration with Bald and Bald. Alway's great to see 👀 Kat with you Ben 👋🏽👍🏽👌🏽‼️Be safe...all nighter here😮🤦🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️😉
Hi Ben!! Thank you for this Video! Always enjoy seeing you, Kat and Mr. Bald on these wild adventures!! Keep up the good works! Rob Allen and Family in Thailand! 😀😀😀😎👍👍👍😉🌴🐘🐒🐒🐘🌴
Ben, you keep saying Afghan locals, they are also ethnic Tajiks, greater affinity to Tajikistan than Afghanistan, only divided by a border created by Western and Soviet colonial powers. Reason, why this market makes complete sense...
What "colonial" powers ?. So why do todays Tajikistan not open the borders completely to Afghanistan ?. There is nothing stopping them. They can decide it totally themselves.
@user-km6zv1dj1kAccording to your logic Americans and Brits don’t speak the same language 😂. Persian is spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan in their own accents. Afghan singers constantly collaborate with Tajik singers. Must be difficult to sing and compose together in “two different languages” 😂 You mention the USSR and lost culture but the argument can be made that today Tajikistan and its government are doing more than Iran and Afghanistan to preserve Iranic/Persian culture. I’ve spent my entire life with Afghan Tajiks and I have never heard any mocking. They’re separated brothers and sisters. I’m sorry that seeing Tajiks united scares you so much you spread misinformation. Maybe spend more time focusing on your brothers and sisters in Pakistan?
@@CiceroXVX well said Man, i see you are one of fee who is well aware of things going on in this buzzer region. We definetly do more preserving Persian culture because Tajikistan unlike Iran and Afghanistan is a secular country, the religion has nothing to do in government's issues
Seeing you 3 standing overlooking Afghanistan just reminded me of movies like romancing the stone /jewel of the Nile, proper adventures like your about to get up to some madness hehe. Great vids as always and stay safe, that driving was tense indeed 😅
An interesting comment from Backpacker Ben at 5:03 - "here in Tajikistan, we pretty much can do whatever we want". Tajikistan, like Afghanistan, has a very authoritarian regime - although having said that, given a binary choice between staying in Afghanistan and Tajikistan, I know which country I would prefer (spoiler alert: it's not Afghanistan).
Hey Ben.. Did you know that Harald Baldr in his newest video, has got himself a KAT.. and Italian KAT.. looks something like your Kat but Italian... We all like your KAT.. :)
This really is an awesome place. The new iPhone is dead handy for ridiculous zooms. Mine has come in handy a few times for seeing things I can barely see with my own eyes! It's always fun when you and bald do something together and we get both perspectives and editing styles.
You and Bald have to get onto Rogan. There are very few people that have been around like y'all that aren't working for an agency and I guarantee that would make for an awesome episode. If you don't I assume you are part of an agency.
Ben that Taliban photo your lady friend took is amazing! You can have it as a book cover of your travels in the region or inside a page of the book no joke.
Ben ! I'm a huge fan and love your videos. I've read a lot about central Asia and would like to visit someday. I'm not wealthy so I was curious what suggestions you'd have for someone who want's to say "screw it" and go?
Great video, was looking out for this, Mr Bold said the local doctor earns $100 a month, your hotel cost more than 10% of that for just one night - imagine that in the UK ... it's crazy! Another country I shan't be visiting in my lifetime, with you as my eyes and ears I don't need to either!!
Per the government of Canada's official travel advice website, there's a risk of landmines at the border with Afghanistan, especially on roadside ditches, shoulders, and unmarked trails, the very places you guys went 😅
Hey Ben, good timing for my 1am supper in the only desert in Canada, Osoyoos B.C. How about vlogs from QUETTA & MELENA, those 2 parts of Spain on the African continent.... Has Kat ever been there? Now to watch your adventure....
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Awesome video mate
I absolutely love watching your travels, especially all three of you together going on adventures. The Afghan people are the most strong people in the world, fighting off empire after empire. Afghanistan is known as the place where “Empires Go To Die.” Now only if the American people were United together like the Afghans are, we would have a free country again. Be well Ben, Cat, & Bald!
- Jason/Freedom Fighter Until Death/Vermont, FRA (‘FRA’, meaning “The Failed Republic Of America”)
Little (under under) Freemason. Did you visit the Ill-uminati Taliban Actors?
Only sheep's believe this Media !
You've been to birmingham these guys are light work
Very true. Nothing compares to brum
Ha ha 😂
Savage comment 😂
You saying that the tai
😂😂
The roads in Tajikistan look in better condition than the ones in the UK.
Looks like the Taliban have nuked a few of our roads.
I was amazed. They are mint vs Finland.
Too right!
They Fukin are
Becouse western people think only your country is good
So good how yous both go on the same trips but totally different footage and detail 👍
Cheers mate!
A few years back I drove the entire pamir highway along the wakhan and up to the highest point at 4655m. Spectacular scenery and super friendly people. I would recommend anyone to visit if you have the opportunity.
Well said
on a bicycle, motorbike or SUV? how many days and km?
@@ottoreitstock2465 Vauxhall Corsa. It took about 10 days total from Dushanbe to Osh Kyrgyzstan. Not sure about the distance, I'd say about 1500km
@@frasr Cool) I'd try it on a bike)
Incredible stuff Ben, two different worlds from across the border a river separates two different worlds. Please keep up the amazing content, you Bold and Cat are great. Amazing stuff. Regards, Niv and Neha
Thanks, will do!
Эти границы были проведены англичанами и русскими. Разделили брата от брата, сестры от сестры
A border created and imposed on them by people and nations thousands of miles away is what separates them.
17:16 i can almost see Bald's superhero cape flapping in the breeze 🤣🦸
Cant beat another vid of backpacker ben, kat & bald, chusty 😆😆
Fo Sho‼️👍🏽👌🏽🙂💯💯💯
Really good to see you adventuring again . Great the way you split up and both do your own content with your own flavour . Two different posts for the price of one ! 👌
Cheers pal!
I was having a sleepless shitty night, but no longer thanks to the video. Thanks for your fun videos, Ben!
You got it
So, you’re saying Ben cured your insomnia and made you fall asleep? 😂
i have been to Afghanistan as a Uk citizen , you don't need to avoid the Taliban they wont hurt you , i don't agree with anything they do or stand for but the worst they will do is make an inconvenience by asking you to go drink tea or take selfies with you , you have nothing to fear , type into RUclips travel to Afghanistan there is a Turkish ? / Muslim man who visits it there is also a white American who visits the most dangerous places in Afghanistan , everyone is very friendly
Ben and Ben. Best Team ever.
I reckon you've sold me on Tajikistan, looks like an amazing place. These latest lot of videos have been really good mate, keep em coming!
What a timing in the morning to upload, this will be a 29:23 long morning sh*t and numb legs thanks.
I concur!😅
That's river Panj
Panj means five in Persian
The town called Qal'ai Khumb
Thanks. I was looking for the actual name of the city
Ben was wearing lady's local hat "Tubiteika" The man at the bazaar where he bought afgani hats tried to explain but...
It’s taken me a week to get around to watching this but it was a belter. Top quality content as usual. You only said “brother” 32 times in this video!
Still safer than Birmingham, London or Paris
100% True
Or Chicago, NYC, la, etc.
eh depends on the area
4:24
I have a picture with that sign
I have served there back in 2018 there is a bridge 🌉 we were guarding 24/7
Fair play mate. It’s covered in stickers now 😆 well annoying
I documented all of the Pamir highway to Kyrgyzstan and you mentioned it’s one of the best journey’s, for me it was most brutal. After Kalaikhum the road turns into a nightmare and distance between cities increases.
🎉🎉🎉 Just got to say that my first comment was at the very beginning.
But now that I’m at the end I’ve got to thank you for filming such beautiful places. It’s amazing how Just across the river is another world 🌎. And Kat has got to be the BEST travel buddy EVER 👍❗️
Everything was simply beautiful 🤩.
Thanks again for everything you do and share.
Blessings,Carlos ✝️🙏❤️😊🇺🇸
Appreciate it Carlos 😎🫡
Oh man! What a spectacular scenery, that river and mountains. That is the Switzerland of the East. People are nice as well
Not much happening on a Sunday improving now Ben & Kat dropped part 2 - much love Australia ❤️ ♥️ 🇦🇺
Love when all you guys are together ❤
Loving this content Ben 👍
I really liked being able to watch this episode alongside Ben's episode. I am learning a lot with you guys.
Thanks for watching!
@@BackpackerBen Thank you for wonderful content.
Thanks for showing us the toilets along the way, Ben 😅
Cat is just adorable, you might benefit from a new other channel, "Cat (& Ben) Travels" 😅😂😳😜
Another awesome video from the Backpacker man!
🫡
Wow. Great vids. You are exploring areas most do not. Scenery is breathtaking. Enjoying this series immensely - try to stay out of harms way all three of you! We want future contact from the three of you - not jail shots! Stay safe
That 2 hour climb looked brutal, all for a “pile of rubble”. Bald’s laugh in the distance 😂
Defo ain’t worth it 💀
@@BackpackerBenthere is a cool soviet airport that you could have drove up to instead of checking out rocks
This has got to be one of the best and most interesting Backpacker Ben videos ever!
24:20 Ben always gets the best camera views.
Same here...couldn't sleep and It's great to see Ya's 3..love the collaboration with Bald and Bald. Alway's great to see 👀 Kat with you Ben 👋🏽👍🏽👌🏽‼️Be safe...all nighter here😮🤦🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️😉
Brilliant vlog Ben and Kat thanks for taking us along xx
Hey Ben, thanks for the great video of my country. Be safe and good luck guys!
Scenery at the beginning looked like inspiration for the Windows XP background - absolutely beautiful
an amazing tour thanks, I love your and Bald's doco's they are brilliant, cheers for showing us and best wishes from NZ
It cracks me up that you guys travel the world wearing Vans 😂
King shoes and converse
Loving all this content from South Florida where some of the worst people in the world live. Cheers!!!
Hi Ben!! Thank you for this Video! Always enjoy seeing you, Kat and Mr. Bald on these wild adventures!! Keep up the good works! Rob Allen and Family in Thailand! 😀😀😀😎👍👍👍😉🌴🐘🐒🐒🐘🌴
From Bochum to Afghanistan - who would have believed that an Astra H Caravan will make it there
Perfect Sunday morning with new video from backpacker Ben 👍🎥👍
Legend!
Officer Bald leading the British (and Portuguese) troops up the mountain!
Are there cold beers waiting?
Hello, Ben and Kat! I have literally no idea how you do not have at least a million subs by now! Thank you for your amazing videos!
Catarina, tens que trazer esses gajos a Portugal!! 😄 Great work, Ben!
Amazing views! I think we'll play a drinking game this weekend and take a shot every time you said 'Afghanistan' in this video. 😉🙃
RIP
@@kaoslsu1405 🤣.
Hey Ben! Nice meeting you and bald in Samarkand! I'm the filipino guy! I hope i had hangout with you guys! But next time!
You guys are hard-core. Ben, Benjamin, Tim
Ben, you keep saying Afghan locals, they are also ethnic Tajiks, greater affinity to Tajikistan than Afghanistan, only divided by a border created by Western and Soviet colonial powers. Reason, why this market makes complete sense...
What "colonial" powers ?. So why do todays Tajikistan not open the borders completely to Afghanistan ?. There is nothing stopping them. They can decide it totally themselves.
@user-km6zv1dj1kAccording to your logic Americans and Brits don’t speak the same language 😂. Persian is spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan in their own accents. Afghan singers constantly collaborate with Tajik singers. Must be difficult to sing and compose together in “two different languages” 😂
You mention the USSR and lost culture but the argument can be made that today Tajikistan and its government are doing more than Iran and Afghanistan to preserve Iranic/Persian culture.
I’ve spent my entire life with Afghan Tajiks and I have never heard any mocking. They’re separated brothers and sisters. I’m sorry that seeing Tajiks united scares you so much you spread misinformation. Maybe spend more time focusing on your brothers and sisters in Pakistan?
You see, not only Afghan Tajik, but Afghan Uzbek, Afghan Pashtun and other ethnicities. But overall weight comes to Afghan Pashtuns.
@@CiceroXVX well said Man, i see you are one of fee who is well aware of things going on in this buzzer region. We definetly do more preserving Persian culture because Tajikistan unlike Iran and Afghanistan is a secular country, the religion has nothing to do in government's issues
Amazing video, has someone been taking acting classes with your promotions haha! Looking forward to the next video
Acting is improving 😜
Good enough for channel 4 now
cool !! amazing mountains ! i love it
that place where you stayed reminds me a bit of llangollen by the river
Seeing you 3 standing overlooking Afghanistan just reminded me of movies like romancing the stone /jewel of the Nile, proper adventures like your about to get up to some madness hehe. Great vids as always and stay safe, that driving was tense indeed 😅
An interesting comment from Backpacker Ben at 5:03 - "here in Tajikistan, we pretty much can do whatever we want". Tajikistan, like Afghanistan, has a very authoritarian regime - although having said that, given a binary choice between staying in Afghanistan and Tajikistan, I know which country I would prefer (spoiler alert: it's not Afghanistan).
Nice one guys, love to be travelling somewhere and bump into you guys, class genuine people!
3 people giving great content to everyone else
😍😃👏👏Just love when the three of you get together ❤Cheers and stay safe guys😃
Thanks for the great video Ben. Appreciate it Cheers !
Hey Ben.. Did you know that Harald Baldr in his newest video, has got himself a KAT.. and Italian KAT.. looks something like your Kat but Italian... We all like your KAT.. :)
This really is an awesome place. The new iPhone is dead handy for ridiculous zooms. Mine has come in handy a few times for seeing things I can barely see with my own eyes! It's always fun when you and bald do something together and we get both perspectives and editing styles.
😮daaaang quite the hike up...👍🏽👌🏽🙂💯👋🏽
26:00
3000 Years of History.
Mr. Bald: Let's climb it. :D
We love you backdoor ben! ❤
backdoor lol
@@kulik03This guy knows something we don't 👀💀🤣
@@raidensnake9471016i think it’s just wishful thinking 😂
Ben I hope you’re going to visit Taiwan with Bald Benjamin🙏🏻
Great video with great content!
I'm missing your vlog! I'm waiting for your next one, eagerly😄
Luv the 3 of you😍😍😍
The old lady in the back of the car, did you buy it in the Afghan market? 🤣🤣🤣
Her.
@@thomasoflaherty3520 it could be a statue or a robot? 🤔😁🤣🤣🤣
"i'm w 2 ben's that idk what i get myself into" 😎😎😂😂
Thank you so much very Nice vidéo👍
I expected at least something small about Tajikistan (except toilets), but all I can hear: Afghanistan, Afghanistan, Afghanistan...
Ben Loo expert)
That man has been traumatized.
You and Bald have to get onto Rogan. There are very few people that have been around like y'all that aren't working for an agency and I guarantee that would make for an awesome episode.
If you don't I assume you are part of an agency.
Man, what an amazing trip and that food looks delicious. Take care you three. Cheers. PS beijinho para a Catarina😘
That little town and the roads in Tajikistan (in the first part of the video) are pretty impressive. Makes me want to go visit, myself.
Ben I think we got the picture from like 2mins in your going to AFGHANISTAN how many time do you have to say it 😂😂
Only joking like nice video
I'm glad you got Kat going with you. She really brightens up the journey! 😁
8:00 The guy on the left is actually Tim K.
One of your best videos ben much love from Dublin
Thanks Ben for the Saily esim info. Will use it on my next trip.....enjoying all of your travel vlogs too
Great content
I haven’t seen Ben so scared since he was riding the bike in Vietnam
Ben that Taliban photo your lady friend took is amazing! You can have it as a book cover of your travels in the region or inside a page of the book no joke.
You guys are on the world I am not of the world, but I'm in the world
👽
Great video Ben and the beautiful Kat 😍
To drive up the mountain on a road without asphalt, you need to hire a driver with Russian cars, for example: UAZ 4x4, Lada Niva 4x4 or GAZ 4x4.
Love your content and even more so since Cat joined the show. Keep it up and stay safe. Cheers from Switzerland
Awesome! Thank you!
Great video Ben ! Do the soldiers know about any English football teams ?
Great video mate 👍👊
Hotel rooms were very decent considering the location and price! Clean bathroom.
Did you know there was a lady in the back of the car at the end?
Ben ! I'm a huge fan and love your videos. I've read a lot about central Asia and would like to visit someday. I'm not wealthy so I was curious what suggestions you'd have for someone who want's to say "screw it" and go?
Basically that mate. Only live once 🤝😎
Watching this after watching Bald and Bankrupt! It's not beer... It's fruit juice 😂
Great video, was looking out for this, Mr Bold said the local doctor earns $100 a month, your hotel cost more than 10% of that for just one night - imagine that in the UK ... it's crazy! Another country I shan't be visiting in my lifetime, with you as my eyes and ears I don't need to either!!
19:30 Such friendly people
Love Kat! 😍
Per the government of Canada's official travel advice website, there's a risk of landmines at the border with Afghanistan, especially on roadside ditches, shoulders, and unmarked trails, the very places you guys went 😅
Hey Ben, good timing for my 1am supper in the only desert in Canada, Osoyoos B.C. How about vlogs from QUETTA & MELENA, those 2 parts of Spain on the African continent.... Has Kat ever been there? Now to watch your adventure....
Sorry, was there no explanation that you bought an old woman from the market at the end??
😂😂
The 3 Amigos are Legends.
CHEERS
Amazing Content Benny! 1:32am from Los Angeles, California USA 🇺🇸 and enjoying your Tajik Adventures
Awesome! Thank you mate!