Visiting The World's Most Dangerous Country 🇦🇫

🇦🇫 What do you think of when you hear the word 'Afghanistan'? Probably not very good things and that isn't surprising. Afghanistan seems to have been in a perpetual state of war since recorded history began. But with the new government in place and the country supposedly somewhat safer now than at any time in the last 20 years I decided to go and investigate the mysterious landlocked country for myself to see how life was progressing. It was quite the adventure. Welcome to Taliban Land...
Please check out Backpacker Ben's KZbin channel for his Afghan videos.

[@Anty2004]

The British foreign office must have a panic attack every time they see this guy buys a plane ticket

[@snowboardfamilyof4]

he obviously works for MI-6 and they are buying the tickets for him. duh.

[@KA-vs7nl]

Wow.. post-911 made people even dumber ey? We just joke about us being tyrannized now? Pathetic lol. Thankfully you'll stay poor and go nowhere in life

[@Huntermoody]

You don’t travel that frequently if you’re in the mi6 if anything he’ll be at the head office in London they wouldn’t usually send you overseas that often.

[@snowboardfamilyof4]

@@Huntermoody that's just what they want you to think.. it's working!

[@Huntermoody]

@@snowboardfamilyof4 why would the mi6 fund his travels ? and plus if he was working he wouldn’t be able to record where he is and he wouldn’t have any down time as he would be too busy working.

[@BarbieKP]

Nobody could have done this better than Bald. He always acts like everybody he meets is an old friend and they respond in kind. No matter where in the world he is. Truly a gifted man.

[@AlphaRealms]

the most true comment ive ever seen on a bald and bankrupt video

[@emowfeliz789]

give that man a fck trophy

[@user-wq9mw2xz3j]

act kind and 99.9% people will act kind back

[@followthewhiterabbt]

People are people at the end of the day.

[@r2d2musk6]

Asking people if their taliban isn't very wise, even if it's a joke.

[@CarputingYT]

Bald we had all hoped you didn't quit KZbin and you have no idea how many of us are so thankful you didn't. We love your content you're more educational than any history teacher and you're teaching a ton of things to a ton of people. Keep up the good work friend!

[@henbe]

@@peterwhitey4992 Yes

[@peterwhitey4992]

@@henbe - No.

[@jonaskessler326]

You must’ve had some really bad history teachers.

[@dougmcdonald300]

Agreed... Unless you plan on going to Bristol, ha ha

[@Jacobtheunwise]

In his last video he literally said his not quitting his just done with russia

[@Lifeinbelize]

You have a great way of presenting history in a way that doesn’t sound like a lesson. I love your videos.

[@gianlucac7015]

BY FAR the best travel blogger on KZbin. No BS glamour IG pics, no fancy video editing, no luxurious travel.... he shows you the REAL and raw footage of what a country looks like. You actually learn something watching his videos.

[@wastedbread8036]

Blackman da traveller has some fire too

[@Lookdownhereiam]

I’m so grateful to have found him. This is a great video. I have a project to do and I have so much information already. 🎉

[@ZaRumpelstiltskin]

I agree. 🙂👍

[@Fifty8day]

Yep I agree also

[@bizy1226]

He is as authentic as it gets

[@osanilevich]

HES BACK LADS

[@michaelc3977]

Of course he is. He has no other career and there are plenty more run down countries to explore.

[@F4Wildcat]

He never left!

[@abhinavralhan5562]

Up the toon

[@bilbobaggins9914]

@@F4Wildcat exactly what I was about to say

[@morgan_drui]

There is a god and this month it’s Muslim 😆

[@bdtravels5620]

Anton and team-you guys are extraordinarily talented. Thank you for all you do.

[@GodfatherGodfather-yr8qo]

Bald the reason why I watch you is how no matter what country you visit, it's all about the people, the history. Never about Politics. You show how lives are lived. The good and the bad. Be safe be blessed.

[@dblackout1107]

You also would have your head cut from your body if you make it about politics while you’re there.

[@patrickbaillargeon8051]

Sorry but everything is ''about politics'' in life. Is ''be blessed'' some kind of religious incantation?

[@msh3mmkn]

no shit

[@patrickportley6985]

He stays neutral in all walks of life and it helps us (the observer) to enjoy just the wild location and wild people without having to take a grand tour for ourself

[@YassinePineapple]

He literally talked about the politics of afghanistan what are you talking about, why are some people so scared of politics

[@siebren014]

"I'm a little nervous going to Afghanistan" Also walks around with his wallet and phone out in his hand the whole time, and asks everyone if they're Taliban. What a wonderful man

[@waslawy6446]

Because he knows that he is safe around muslims and no one steels

[@erwaldox]

@@waslawy6446 Until ISIS show up of course..

[@javih36vv]

Talibans are really bad guys they attack a pipeline in Europe a week ago...🤥 😏🇺🇸💥

[@kayzeaza]

@@waslawy6446 no it’s because the wardrobe he’s wearing doesn’t have any pockets LOL

[@leeroy110]

@@waslawy6446 Only the issue of being blown up or beheaded for the smallest infringement. Brilliant.

[@654jimbob654]

Bald: "I'm a little bit nervous about going to Afghanistan" Also Bald: Asks every single Afghan person he encounters if they're in the Taliban.

[@Americanmapping44]

I have to admit that made me very nervous watching

[@Just_a.Fightfan]

But it was hilarious though

[@criticalmass527]

He's bald and bold

[@helgenlane]

Well, he is the main hero. We know nothing bad happens to him because somebody had to upload this video.

[@ridingflats]

It felt really awkward sometimes lmao.

[@reyrogers2806]

Benjamin, just so you know, you are an absolute gem. Thanks for showing the world as it is.

[@Troy1399]

1 hour and 12 minutes of pure footage. no politics, no bias, no propaganda. channels like these and many others are the reason why TV will slowly die out one day, and i'm glad it will. love these videos. stay safe.

[@locabynature]

just an hour and 12 minutes of praising the taliban. I love bald but not everything he does.

[@Troy1399]

@@locabynature if i'm gonna be honest, he was probably nervous and it could be his way to release it. probably doesn't wanna somehow get in trouble over here and not get his tour guides in trouble either. i doubt he seriously supports the taliban

[@baldandbankrupt]

Didn’t praise them once but some people are going to hear what they want to hear. 🙄

[@samotrololol200]

@@locabynature He didn't praise them, they are the ones holding weapons and all he can do is be friendly around them thats it.

[@AllShallBeRevealed1776]

@@locabynature I never heard him praise the Taliban. I heard him be respectful as to not end up in a jam.

[@amartinjoe]

This man has no fear or anxiety whatsoever - he's in his element when travelling to these dangerous places; That's quite a gift to have.

[@KRoOoOoZ]

but are you Taliban?

[@atifrana5470]

There is no danger. Afghan people are all Taliban and they are kind people

[@gametime2473]

He looked quite nervous actually.

[@rony9747]

Its knowledge that defeats fear.

[@LucianPrimeOneMillion]

@amartinjoe I see the brainwashing propaganda is rife in you. Shame

[@teksaucee]

I KNEW IT , I KNEW IT , you can't live without us and without an adventure, you are the best journalist ever, the greatest, you are redefining the KZbin era , pushing it to another level, this is by far my favorite channel ever, thank you Benjamin 💗

[@116Swimmer]

Agreed

[@OrangeFlav]

He never said he was done, he said he was ending the soviet videos?

[@GratDuForloradeArgumentet]

Well of course, you didn't think he quit forever right? He was just banned from Russia..

[@levis503]

The Afghanistan people with their cleanliness and kindness put India to shame. I would much rather vacation there than India

[@kirkcinnamon8467]

Same. India is an actual hell on earth.

[@satan5537]

All of the infrastructure was built by the US and Europe

[@dirtycordoba6713]

I was pondering that question myself. If I had to choose it would be India. Don't forget, India has modern city centers that are nice.

[@urameshi4725]

It's their religion, cleanliness is considered extremely important. They wash themselves 5 times a day after all.

[@maxmumdad]

An Englishman walking the streets of Afghanistan, speaking broken Russian, asking every Afghani if they’re Taliban and yelling “there’s a sniper on the roof, there’s a sniper on the roof” what could go wrong 😂

[@khansahb-o4e]

When was he speaking Russian? That was Hindi he was speaking.

[@MS-tc2fs]

It’s actually safer for tourists than the average towns in Mexico/Central America, very ironic.

[@livingminimumwage6359]

@@MS-tc2fs I mean not really ironic, the cartels have turned many towns into literal warzones.

[@hegemonycricket9549]

It's still safer than Chicago.

[@tehgerbil]

Bald will be fine, god smiles on fools.

[@TheCalvinnnnn]

The thing is this guy is such a charismatic person, he can make friends wherever and can make the worst places in the world welcome him with open arms! Life is really what you make it

[@KristianDabeski]

Bald said Afghan Babushka, he is obsessed with old woman lol

[@PallahDaOracle]

Exactly!

[@saschah4999]

24:03

[@TheCalvinnnnn]

@@saschah4999 ?

[@TheHiyy]

"Worst" is a total prospective I would rather travel to places with genuine people who live a hard life than any part of the western world.

[@thomaslabat]

Let's take a minute to salute the bravery of this Englishman visiting The Land With No Beer.

[@mariusmacovei1890]

Oh , they all drink 😂😂

[@Green-ys3wo]

They are all high on hasish or smack half the time so it doesn't matter. Why do you think their army failed.

[@MichaelTexas70]

Bald needs to go negotiate with Putin

[@aksmex2576]

@@Green-ys3wo The army failed because their government wasn't even part of the US-Taliban negotiation and the plugs were pulled. Should have negotiated 20 years ago. Would have saved so many lives.

[@anbooba]

@@Green-ys3wo When you just comments with no knowledge at all about the matter you look like Bo]ald and bold in your brain, please read more.

[@steveacord8935]

Thank you for this, as a former soldier and having been there. The people of Afghanistan need to be seen for who they are. 🙏

[@JonOnFilm]

thank you for your service, brother. Hope you're doing alright!

[@heinz5714]

I served as well, thank you brother! I must disagree with you on the people though. My 2 best friends were killed by a family pretending to be welcoming,

[@heinz5714]

@@kianabdo4119 Well I am Canadian, we werent invaders, I was a medic and was there to give medical help to small children and babies, so you can drop the bullshit! Killing nurses and medics must be so honorable to you eh?

[@kianabdo4119]

@@heinz5714 you Can Tell your fairy tailes someone else. I dont give a sh**t about medics who Claim to „help“ people After invading a Country and killing and tourture thousands of innocent children an People. Learn something about history and Politics this will maybe help you. If you realy think you helped somebody there, you deserve the same destiny like your 2 dead Friends.

[@kianabdo4119]

@@heinz5714 dont get me wrong i dont say your friends were bad People or something. But what do you Expect when you invading a country? Did your Country or your allies asked the thousands of children if they Where Good or Bad before they bombed the sh**t out of them From airplanes?

[@Purpose_Tortoise]

I think your charisma legit saved your life more than a few times over the years! Glad to see you back in the game, take care and stay safe!

[@TML0677]

If Bold went near Pentagon or at any US soldier for a buffoonery; his video would never be finished, channel deleted, and all our memories of him wiped out of our minds. C''mon Bold go to US Army if you can..NEVER GONA HAPPEN! ..talking about freedom of speech, land of the free, policing the World. World mob, criminal state, presenting themselves as Saints and teaching morals!

[@cbf2thinkaname]

Watching that kid take the camera laughing away while having the time of his life filming people was probably my favorite part of this excellent feature length movie. Thank you for making the content you make!

[@sheogorathz]

The way he zoomed on people's face is funny lol

[@cbf2thinkaname]

@@sheogorathz IKR! He's having so much fun for sure! Part of me hopes he takes this experience and is inspired to do something creative with his life too, he's definitely got the right attitude!

[@matteoj226]

Same. Children are children, no matter where you go. Probably hasnt stopped talking about the time a white men let him be a cameraman for a while.

[@va1y]

Same 🤗😉

[@akeditz00_1]

What minutes?I couldn't find it

[@mgmilw4966]

You are so brave talking to anybody and everybody. Are you not afraid of being arrested? Be save and enjoy yourself. Writing from Canada.

[@JamesBoz]

More chance of being arrested in Canada!

[@Kunfucious577]

From his videos, I think id rather go to Afghanistan than India.

[@kirkcinnamon8467]

Canada? You sir need to be liberated

[@kareena281]

@@Kunfucious577 as an indian, lowkey same.😂love both countries

[@ClintOrris]

Okay let's be honest. Being arrested and thrown out of Russia unceremoniously is the BEST way to end a Soviet adventure. It's like the ending of Monty Python's Holy Grail. Sometimes the best adventures get spoiled by the authorities in the end.

[@digitalduch1111]

This leads to one question: Are the Taliban cosplayers as well?

[@bingzaniGercel]

Has beld and bankrupt a video being thrown out of the sowjet union, ehm..russia?

[@eightchips]

No entrance to the sacred castle

[@aksmex2576]

Ends up in Afghanistan makes it better.

[@Alex-kd5xc]

If you don’t get banned, you’re not doing it right.

[@HoH]

Those little snippets of history are definitely worth sharing in future videos as well. Great bits of information truly conveying the context you're travelling in!

[@arandomwalk]

Good to see you here! Love your channel

[@pumpkinpie999]

This is my frst time coming across this channel. I was glued to this from beginning to end, and your humour made it more enjoyable. Thank you for giving us an insight of everyday life there, the people seem nice and made you feel really welcome. It truly shows how we take so many things for granted. Keep up the good work you've got a new subscriber, i look forward to watching your other videos.

[@barnold23]

Ben: “I have friends in the Taliban!” Mr. Bald, you are certainly doing a bang up job at getting yourself added to a number of different international watch lists. Just off the top of my head I recall you marching into isolated Peruvian towns with a briefcase full of coca leaves, getting arrested for breaking in to a secret Soviet space station, and being detained for several days by Russian authorities at some sort of Siberian pseudo-gulag. You are truly living life my friend.

[@JC-lu4se]

Live by the sword; die by the sword.

[@timmccarthy872]

He's like the Tintin of pissing people off

[@SeaJay_Oceans]

@@JC-lu4se live by the vlog, still live by the vlog, and get millions of views ! :-)

[@kdrangej]

The storytelling, the editing, the content. Absolutely quality. Happy to see this side of Afghanistan. You had me sitting at the edge of my seat watching this.

[@lagluckygame]

As was I!

[@coolinmac]

What

[@billwilson6670]

B&B is the best! So glad to see him back.

[@ssemergencyworld7362]

Bald: “I'm a little bit nervous about going to Afghanistan” Day 2: “I have friends in the Taliban”

[@whatonearth9809]

@Tee hmmm

[@Vincentzw]

@@Neontrifle not quite as bad

[@TheSm1thers]

@@Vincentzw Idk I think the Nazis have cooler uniforms

[@Vincentzw]

@@TheSm1thers sure, but a much darker evil

[@ltobito349]

dAY 3 isis blows up 32 people

[@SmallvilleSP]

My God, this is something else. I found your channel back when you were traveling throughout Belarus 🇧🇾, Russia 🇷🇺, Ukraine 🇺🇦, and other former Soviet states. You were a huge inspiration back then and you still are! Your content, and personality, are unmatched on KZbin. You’re a legend 🔥 never in a million would I have imagined that you’d be in Afghanistan 🇦🇫! Сейчас на русском: ты всем показал, как люди живут в частях мира, которые немногие путешественники посещают. Ты восхищение многим, и поэтому мы тебя благодарим за то, что ты вкладываешь охуенный контент! Мы за тобой 🔥

[@jimmillward3505]

Just when you think Bald couldn't possibly find a more terrifying destination to visit he takes it to the next level and yet again continues to show us the humanity of our brothers and sisters around the world. The people in Afghanistan were beautiful. How can anyone not wish these people a better future. Thanks Bald

[@tescobakery1927]

Next video: Hunting North Korean babushkas in Pyongyang

[@ovroc]

@@tescobakery1927 i was JUST thinking NK is absolutely a stop on the list for him, i wouldnt even be surprised

[@ThisUsernameSystemF-ckingSucks]

Non religious people there, sure. Those that are into abusing infidels not so much.

[@FBFTheRagingWarrior]

I still think south america is the most dangerous

[@himanshusingh5214]

@@FBFTheRagingWarrior why? Do they kill, loot or what?

[@missinterpretation4984]

It’s not even just that you visit this place but that you keep your personality and humor the whole time. You are a gem!

[@sir2657]

And gives factual education I love this channel and the bald man

[@miguelquazar883]

You and loads of other viewers do not know who this man truly is. I FIXED A TYPO. (one letter) If you cannot comprehend the obvious comparison, then it is time for Nissan Altima videos. I personally feel these folks should be smeared hpon asphalf.

[@missinterpretation4984]

@@miguelquazar883 Who is he?

[@sir2657]

@@miguelquazar883 evaluate please

[@sir2657]

@@missinterpretation4984 check the vids if you want

[@panteleon]

Great to see mr. Bald in a different setting! You do you, and keep up the great work!

[@yeeg7729]

Yes! So refreshing

[@surfingtothestars]

just a bit different lol

[@abaliagoob]

those female students you met at the ruins was absolutely amazing you got to meet them, i hope they are still doing well! i cannot fathom the amount of bravery it takes to walk in their shoes.

[@SkamOneOfficial]

I'm extremely happy you didn't call it quits. The way you go places and give a quick history while exploring is next level. Cheers from a Canadian mate

[@Roger__Wilco]

I was pretty sure (or at least hopeful) that his previous video was just referring to all Russian stuff being done, he's definitely said before that he will end the videos someday but at least he has some fuel left in the tank!

[@Streetw1s3r]

He's done with Soviet stuff after being banned from Russia, but for as long as he travels the world I'm sure he will continue making content.

[@has0100]

@@Streetw1s3r why was he banned from Russia?

[@Streetw1s3r]

@@has0100 Watch the previous video.

[@harveenchadha]

I am recently seeing a lot of vloggers in Afghanistan and to my surprise, all of them have the same guide as yours. This guide is single-handedly allowing us to understand the true picture of Afghanistan.

[@Girtharmstrong69]

Or he's the designated guide by taliban

[@surfingtothestars]

anyone know where I can find info for the guide??

[@lastminuteprogrammer8511]

Ya, Indian vlogger Travelling Maniac also had same guide.

[@Dreamweaver787]

Yeah, a controlled hell hole of a country run by people who think they can do what they want to any human. Sad this day and age these lot live in such a terrible radical country. Saying that once they start to mine the massive Cobalt reserves from underneath this will feed the Taliban into such wealth it will makes this place even worse.

[@Silligk]

Obviously the Taliban regime is trying to paint a positive picture to the west, which is fair I suppose, although it'd be easier to do so by allowing women to get an education

[@cherrlyn381]

Thank you, Mr. Bald, for taking us along on another incredible journey.

[@stevenmorley1639]

Benjamin, I love your extreme Vlogs , very interesting. I thought going through the Darian Gap was ballsy but wow this one takes the biscuit. Balls of steel mate , fair play to you and your amigo.

[@greenbluemonkey]

I like how you use the element of surprise and take the initiative and walk right up to any Taliban and introduce yourself. Just being friendly is a universal language. You are more bold than bald in this one.

[@rahulmurmu2680]

He should change his channel name to "Bold & Bankrupt"

[@goqsane]

He might be bold, but his stupid condescending approach to those people (including Taliban terrorists) is so cringeworthy. "YES, YOU MY FIRST TALIBAN FRIEND".. wtf?

[@greenbluemonkey]

@@goqsane He does have this arrogance that is offputting. (I heard him praise Trump in one video so I guess he admires that kind of pomposity ) But on the other hand, its all an act of course. He doesn't really want to be friends with the Taliban, but as I stated, its just to throw them off, surprise them with friendliness. Don't show fear. And pretend you admire them even. Its the only way he could even travel to some places.

[@Sean-ko1ro]

@@goqsane you have no idea ahaha such a narrow mind!

[@kenboswell8012]

😂

[@dipper3513]

imagine the amount of crazy stories this guy can tell his grandchildren one day

[@guyincognito143]

100%

[@guyincognito143]

They can watch his videos

[@PavelKartsel]

Imagine the amount of crazy grandchildren this guy can meet one day

[@shiggly3742]

To hear the all the stories that have happened off camera or things that KZbin wouldn’t allow

[@funny_money_ad_infinitum]

He frist needs a wife - Alinchick brushed him off.

[@laurensmackho]

Once again, an A+ video! As an American, it's fascinating to see the people of Afghanistan in a different light than we see on tv.

[@HPCAT88]

Yeah, people tend to behave different when you don´t bomb them.

[@asdfjklol]

@@HPCAT88 After 9/11, the US demanded that the Taliban give up Biden Laden and Al Qaeda. They refused; they cared more about protecting Bin Laden than the lives of their people.

[@Felttipfuzzywuzzyflyguy]

Couldn't agree more Lauren, seriously appreciate the real world look. Our media in general tends to paint things in black and white. Bald just goes there and shares everything he sees. Love it!

[@PaulAllen6304]

Trust me, as an Indian I would say Pathans are among the loveliest people in the world.

[@KrommKONG]

You can choose to ignore the lame stream media

[@WoodwindSpirit]

What an incredible journey. It was so interesting, thanks a lot. ❤

[@Young3Choppa]

Your message months ago saying we need to get out and experience life rather then just watching it made me wake up and get out of the US for the first time I have my first passport now and I’m going to Hungary to see my favorite band in July that I have been listening to for over 20 years

[@annother3350]

Nice -- you wont regret it!

[@kristoffekete8002]

What is the band called?

[@Young3Choppa]

@@kristoffekete8002 Rammstein! 🤓😊

[@jimmieakesson8816]

any reason you "just" choose hungary if we dont consider the band?

[@jonhamilton5789]

@@Young3Choppa They just finished touring in the U.S., Budapest looks like a cool place to see them. Have fun.

[@gregleighton4140]

Better than anything on TV so well researched and such humour keep up the good work Ben

[@centozo]

I haven't watched TV in years. Like actual TV. Everything has been KZbin and streaming vids like this.

[@mojoriden]

Not really. Made it sound like the russians were there on some protection mission. They were there to spread ussr control (cold war), islamic fundamentalism didnt exist yet. The invasion was the start of jihad, mujihadeen, and fundamentalism in the region. Check out pictures of kabul before and after the russians. Its never been the same since. Honestly BnB was a bit of an ass the entire time but he is likeable enough to pull it off.

[@JCX-9]

@@centozo same here. Cancelled my cable 2 years ago. Watching YTUBE instead. I like to pick my content.

[@TheBanana93]

@@centozo Hell yeah man I barely ever even watch netflix. I don't even own a TV. People are always like "what do you mean you don't have a TV"

[@yeetyeet7070]

researched?

[@simpleman1942]

That moment when you gave money and everybody started reaching was crazy. Definitely one of the most intense and dramatic moments I’ve ever seen in any travel blog. Be wise Ben! Been with you from the start and I want to see you around for years to come. Much love

[@PactusCG]

That old man was going crazy

[@TomMyersComedy]

Right after being told not to draw attention bc of isis lmao

[@localshopkeeper9517]

I can’t lie them markets look like there in 1860 crazy how poor them children live.

[@diosmios186]

I was just about to comment how stupid that was to start handing out money in the marketplace, best way to start a riot and get the Taliban over there whacking everyone with sticks or worse

[@raymondheisler3910]

That little girl had her hijab ripped off her head, baldandbankrupt should edit that out.

[@coolstuffifound9896]

I love how you always try and show the best in people and countries

[@TheLettuce512]

Bald thank you for giving me renewed hope. Many years ago I was unable to save the life of a young man who was a casualty of the Camp Chapman suicide attack. His injuries were beyond my capabilities and he passed away that night as I sat holding his hand. I think about him a lot, and about his mother and family. One day I dream of returning to that beautiful country to find his mother and tell her that he was not alone when he died.

[@romanreign9597]

Sachin.gutte...india

[@romanreign9597]

Sachin gutte . india

[@vladimirputin3118]

An invader acting like he is full of sympathy to afghan woman Who her son died when he killed million more 😂

[@sparklesparklesparkle6318]

dang bro thats heavy

[@kitehigh7507]

Being at a CIA site isn't exactly the safest tho

[@samuelevans8474]

The raw human interaction in this video is refreshing and needed. The highly produced version of Afghanistan we see in our media makes it feel distant and otherworldly. Well done bald!

[@Gytax0]

Unless you're a woman

[@christianriddler5063]

@@Gytax0 Or a Christian.

[@safhrya]

@@Gytax0 there is an American woman sho is in Afghanistan right now and is safe. Idk her channel name but she is making videos in Afghanistan

[@Gytax0]

@@safhrya irrelevant to my point

[@accidentalinfluencer]

@@Gytax0 yea like your denial

[@nicholasdavies6264]

Bald, this has to be the best ever vlog you’ve ever done! To visit this country after all that’s happened is incredible! Superb! 👍

[@mikevaughan4594]

This is a fantastic reporter and tour guide and highly educational I look forward to seeing others like this and you make awesome documentaries Many thanks

[@DrunkPrepper]

Your Bangladesh series is a minor triumph. Thanks for showing us this view of a place very few of us in the West will ever go. It's wonderful how you document that some of the most difficult places to travel have the most hospitable people.

[@Arivva777]

Who can dare to say that this isn't ART??? This is better than any documentary or news reports. Ben is amazing person and he is PERFORMING for us the journey, the adventure, the raw human interaction that you can't copy and recreate. Unique flavor!

[@wibblewabblewoo6249]

Agreed

[@-SmoothCriminal-]

The coalition has once again left in a hurry and destroyed another country. So sad

[@deejayqueazy8251]

Exactly...I think thats why we like him so much. He is not only creating masterpieces....in the process he is documenting history...educating us and living life to the absolute fullest. Bald is a National Treasure...protect him at all costs!

[@auntyglocky]

@@deejayqueazy8251 hell yea its even crazier to realize this shit is in HD and is in todays MODERN TIME. Its really crazy to think this shit is happening RIGHT NOW. Mfs walking around w AK’s and shit conquering their own country, and Mr. Bald is just strolling around wit his camera getting nothing but raw ass footage. Shits crazy how times have come and we are able to use technology like this, thing is only a few got the balls to do it, thanks to Mr. Bald, his balls are huge lol pause

[@pepijnvictorschinkel]

Wow man, absolutely incredible video. We saw tense moments on camera, and I cannot imagine how scary some tense moments off camera must've been. Still, I think a lot of people here are incredibly grateful to someone like you showing a different side of the Afghani people. Keep it up Bald, and I wish you safe travels.

[@Zarkovision]

Today I've learned more about Afghanistan than in the past 20 years. Thank you for this video!

[@tommills9006]

Maybe you should read a book sometime

[@brizzle3903]

@@tommills9006 books can’t provide visual representation of what a place is really like…

[@yeetyeet7070]

@@brizzle3903 my books are mostly pictures tho

[@JimothyPickens]

@@tommills9006 Maybe you should see a behavioral therapist sometime, You seem to lack common courtesy and understanding.

[@Zarkovision]

@@tommills9006 That's nonsense. Of course I knew about the history of Afghanistan, the news from Afghanistan in the past 30 years, but nothing about the normal people, how they live, what they do. All what you can see or read about was what the Americans and the Soviets in Afghanistan, the Taliban and the production of poppies for making drugs.

[@Pablo-tz3fu]

I always wonder how Benjamin has the ability to walk around with those HUGE balls of steel !?!? Love seeing that you are back, we missed you.

[@martinevans1206]

His channel needs to renamed Bald and Big.

[@Insightmovieflix]

Bald, please keep this crazy content coming. I recently showed my mom your channel and she loves watching your casual and raw footage of the most unusual places. And she, as a fellow "britt" (now living in the Netherlands where she had me) loves your witty humor and your interaction with local people. Never stop adventurising.

[@gilianv769]

G e k o l o n i s e e r d

[@arietrouwborst3304]

This was one of the best advertisements to buy a Toyota Corolla. Those things dont break

[@naughtywizard]

I’ve owned two and they never fail

[@XanGervin]

@@naughtywizardI’ll trade you one of my Zionists for one of your corollas

[@AECRADIO1]

My Toyota was a rolling service shop, so no. I will not buy more jap junk.

[@Massacheefa]

@@XanGervin🤣🤣🤣

[@j2muw667]

My 2003 corolla odometer stopped at 299,999 miles 8 years ago. Just regular maintanance, and flooded once- replaced the computer module from a junk yard- started right back up. Was a great car.. bought new and then was my daughters HS and college car. A few years after she graduated college she wanted something newer.. still ran just fine! (It was a manual)

[@leonjefferson7048]

New subscriber 😂after watching your adventure with rideing the beast ! ..now were on this video . Please keep on going..showing us around the world. what other places look like . Thank you ..much appreciated ..keep on keepin on! ....Stay safe. Stay alert. Stay cool!

[@naterocks96]

I can't tell you how happy I am to see Bald continue to upload! I know he get this a lot, I see it all the time in his KZbin and Instagram comments, but he truly is such an incredible KZbinr and journalist. He was my go-to source for fun Russian adventures, and knowledge when I first got obsessed with Chernobyl and the Soviet Union. He brought us through India, which is what sparked my curiosity into other travel and other cultural channels. I've always loved the idea of traveling, specifically to Ireland and/or England, but cannot due to being physically handicap. Ben has allowed me to see parts of the world I've always wanted too, but in a very real and authentic way. He's not a "travel/journalist" channel, he's just a very nice and charismatic guy, who travels around, experiencing the world for what it really is. I know he doesn't plan to do this forever, but I really hope he continues for a good while longer.

[@seviregis7441]

Agree, well said.

[@vg9910]

I hope you get to travel some point in the future.

[@esetapowell7662]

Thank you to both of you. The dear children ..

[@SB-ck7jv]

Just showed my pashtoon mom this video, and she instantly became a fan of your positive contagious energy. Your banter is great Bald. We had plenty of laughs watching this video. Thanks for being you.

[@yeetyeet7070]

do people really say pasthoon?

[@94A4.GH01]

@@yeetyeet7070 pashtoon or pakhtoon

[@yeetyeet7070]

@@94A4.GH01 pashtun

[@94A4.GH01]

@@yeetyeet7070 yes that also pashtun, pakhtoon, pashoons etc Taliban 95%are pashtuns

[@3x0ticContent]

What's your dad? Are you mixed race?

[@juantoo3]

I can’t begin to say how happy I am to see you keep going! I enjoy your travel videos more than any other.

[@madsiraver]

What a mental country. Great stuff mr bold.. ur a true legend

[@jamesgowing3856]

As a young child growing up in the 70s we had a afghan man stay on my dad's farm in Australia for a number of months to study farming practices. It was just before the Russians invaded his country. He was a really nice man that showed me & my sisters a card trick and gave my parents an afghan rug. Your videos reminded me of him and whilst I could see your tension, in general it can be seen that the afghan people are a good and kind people trapped in a cycle of disharmony,

[@rdsc.455]

It's the USSR not Russia, the ruling Afghanistan communist party govt. had sought the help of USSR to counter the religious parties and groups who want Afghanistan to turn into Sharia law driven Islamic country. West,USA and Pakistan along with the Saudis had started to support the Muslim religious fanatic figures and established them as Mujahideen i.e. religious warriors fighting against non believers. Foreign resistant groups like Laden's Al Qaeda joined them during the 1980s. After the Soviet departure one of a strong ultra religious group out of these Islamic Mujahideen had turned into Taliban and waged war against westranisation as it wants Sharia based society. Progressive and modern elements of Afghan society were killed by US & westerns themselves under the guise of supporting freedom fighters fighting against invaders.

[@AnaN-dq4wy]

Soviets

[@AnaN-dq4wy]

@@Maidaseu and?

[@AnaN-dq4wy]

@@Maidaseu saying that 52% of something is 100% of something is a math error Plus, if you didn’t know Russian means: 1) nationality 2) citizenship of the Russian Federation 1)≠2)

[@Suomi91]

@@AnaN-dq4wy Good you correct. Idiots dont read history much nowadays.

[@chriss.2978]

man, watching all those children fight over that little bit of money was heartbreaking. Really makes you realise how lucky alot of us are.

[@tech_beyond1997]

Not only children, even adults!!

[@ElstonGunnII]

Absolutely, I've been watching Bald since the channel began but I thought he would've learned from the Pakistani refugee camp in India that doing this is a bad idea. I get he's trying to help, but once that money comes out people basically turn into desperate animals and I say that meaning no offense (not to mention putting that shopkeeper in an awkward spot)

[@darthioan]

I could not watch it, I looked away during that sequence.

[@flensoest]

so deep

[@mirwaiz9619]

You shouldn't be surprised, that's what 20 years of invasion and foreign imposed 'democracy' looks like

[@ElyTechGuy]

I'm from Uzbekistan but live in U.S. and have been following you for a while Bald! I was surprised when you visited my home town of Nukus, Karakalpakstan. I haven't been home in 8 years so seeing everything change made me tear up. Love your Russian videos also and the interactions that you have with locals there. I would have never thought you would go to Afghanistan ESPECIALLY after Taliban takeover. Please continue making such contents but please also take care and be safe. We love you! Спасибо за всё!

[@GratDuForloradeArgumentet]

you have to go back

[@rrutherford69]

I must return to Pamir mountain range

[@equim7363]

@@GratDuForloradeArgumentet why

[@GratDuForloradeArgumentet]

@@equim7363 because why does he live in US, it's not his country, create something urself

[@equim7363]

@@GratDuForloradeArgumentet haha, you don't know the history of the US

[@patrickoconnell126]

Jasus me nerves are completely gone looking at this… interesting insight though. Patrick in Ireland 🇮🇪! Good job. 👍

[@k-mvlogs7529]

Don’t underestimate mr bold the way he sensed danger and moved on and turned it all into humour

[@csabeekov5767]

“4 people on a bike, not one licence between them” 😂😂 Baldy your a living legend

[@alanbarker7923]

Just like the Philippines!

[@xpac8281]

@@alanbarker7923 are you dumb road rules are very strict in the Philippines you would get fined for not wearing a helmet and not having a license your vehicle will be taken away

[@Andltya]

@Tyshawn • 10 Years Ago • okay baldy

[@KenGold666]

@Tyshawn • 10 Years Ago • lmao

[@brainiac1890]

You maybe leaving by bike and running the rest of the way!!

[@Labuenavidasurf]

I've watched many influencers visit Afghan recently, but yours and Wandering Emma's accounts have been the most interesting and entertaining. Thank you Bald as ever.

[@CaroleUCoope]

Thank You both Bens for taking the risk to show us what warm people most Afghans are and what an amazingly beautiful country it is.

[@Drewinvan]

Bloody good video mate...thank you for bringing us into this other world that is Afghanistan..also thank you for being so brave to film there, considering the danger. Please take care. All the best.. cheers from Vancouver, Canada. 🇨🇦🇬🇧

[@phreak761]

@@abdulimraan2706 Yes.

[@MarkMilotay]

@@abdulimraan2706 Trudeau is not a dictator

[@zone6566]

Afghanistan is in the same world as yours for your information

[@ItsNotMeItsYou007]

@@abdulimraan2706 Most of us are not thrilled by our wannabe dictator. He is the most corrupt man in our country. We are working on getting rid of him. The main problem is that he has bought our media. A lot of people only listen to MSM and are very brainwashed. It is easy for that to happen as they are very convincing. They have trained some people to get very angry at opposing thoughts.

[@ItsNotMeItsYou007]

Cheers from Vancouver Island North.

[@manne8575]

Bald, big respect to you! This is not just KZbin, this is journalism. Already looking forward to watching this.

[@daveramm43]

You think this guy can’t do another video that could top his last one…and then he goes and does this one! Fcking incredible! Total respect to both of these guys.

[@EphemeralProductions]

Bald is literally one of a kind. I imagine there’s VERY VERY few people like him in the world populace!!

[@sher1lyn]

Spot on!!

[@Ishita-B]

I can never gather enough courage and dedication to watch you without fearing the worst everytime you put a new video. There's no-one and there will be no-one like you ever.

[@frasemci]

I was there in 1974 on the hippy trail. London to Kathmandu for £12.50 on public transport, once you've hitchhiked to Istanbul! Great film Bald.

[@ohjajohh]

Sounds amazing. I wish someone recorded that and uploaded it on youtube :)

[@masond7573]

wow, probably got a lot of stories to tell

[@frasemci]

@@ohjajohh You can find some really interesting film from those times on KZbin. In hindsight, I of course wish I'd taken a camera.

[@frasemci]

@@masond7573 Everyone who went overland to India has stories to tell. I'm planning on doing a 50 year anniversary trip in 2024 and filming it. Obviously some stuff has changed, like no hovercraft for a start and the Iranian revolution for another. I'm looking forward to it.

[@masond7573]

@@frasemci that's super cool, best of luck. I'm sure it will be fun. Hope to go on a trip like that myself in the not too distant future

[@TheFBIorange]

The moment with the shopkeeper and begging children was heartbreaking, and got genuinely scary for a moment. Glad it didn't escalate any further

[@fneeley8125]

Yeah that could have ended badly in a number of different ways...

[@TinyMiniStealth]

That was sad 😢

[@MiikeyLawless]

Was literally like that everywhere you stopped on patrol when I was there.

[@Dbdilly]

I've had similar in Greece lol

[@jakewallace1664]

@@Dbdilly had similar interaction in corfu, but not to that extent.

[@cathydoyle8804]

Thought the Russians had frightened him but no, he is back on track being brave and giving the world great interesting videos, thank you for coming back to youtube xx 😀

[@pascalgallez1126]

Mind you : if he shaved his beard and let his hair grow, perhaps could he go back to Russia, under a new identity?

[@deyan.dimitroff]

@@pascalgallez1126 More like if he grew out his beard longer and shaved the mustache, if you catch my drift

[@knightofjustice5475]

He had a holiday in Russian prison. Probably got on with everyone.

[@freakingabagool3510]

Lmao the Russians don’t scare anyone anymore. Bald was more scared of the Talis 🤣

[@Snoop_Dugg]

Yeah but he speaks Russian. So he could at least talk his way out of trouble.

[@Killzone110]

That girl in the market was absolutely adorable! God bless her! Great video, Bald!

[@sergioumana5133]

Man I'm only 26 minutes into this vid and I'm already full of respect! You're one of the few, if not the only one person showing what's really like on the other side of the world and how beautiful people are all over these different countries. Great work man! You are inspiring!

[@ASTRO-films]

even during a country's "Darkest" or "brightest" times bald always no how to show a mutual honest side

[@ltamminga]

You should check out Indigo traveller, he just did a tour through Haiti. He's got some amazing videos too.

[@dennybucci1]

There are others out there.

[@LoveAllah0]

@@dennybucci1 yes he is incredible !

[@isalucie7522]

Your ability to connect, your emotional intelligence in the most perilous situations always amazes me! You are a true cultural mediator, a bridge between cultures and people.

[@Rayz4]

Only BALD can give us such rare content like this. Thank you for showing the world in a raw format.

[@wavell14]

Actually he copied another youtuber Lord Miles Routledge

[@eloytoro]

@@wavell14 So only Miles is allowed to travel to Afghanistan? Nevermind the countless number of youtubers who've done it too, all "copying" Miles Also Miles' content sucks

[@henk3202]

Only one thing legt on his to do list: Zaporizia

[@SilverWave64]

Not true. Indigo Traveller has been doing this for years.

[@b.elzebub9252]

Myeah nah, there's quite a few travel vloggers doing it recently. Seems almost like some organized PR effort from the taliban.

[@StrawberrySunday212]

43:46 look how beautiful that scene is, the water is a gorgeous blue. You certainly wouldn't think you were in Afghanistan.

[@orquteful]

Bald: "Our soviet journey is over" Also Bald: "Look at this soviet pool in Afghanistan"

[@KA-vs7nl]

He won't admit it but balds soviet journey never ends

[@G-ra-ha-m]

@@KA-vs7nl Soviet was much bigger than Russia !

[@tenidaska9984]

@@G-ra-ha-m duh

[@G-ra-ha-m]

@@tenidaska9984 People forget that all was soviet until 1991, and mainly ukrainian controlled (Breshnev etc.). :)

[@G-ra-ha-m]

@SirSnufflelots I think a lot of people support russia, but those voices are deleted and banned. Now we, in the west, are protected from 'subversive thoughts'..

[@Clitjohnson]

That scene where the store owner is trying to disperse Bald's change amongst the children is heartbreaking.

[@hoffington]

I was smiling at first then I seen the looks on their faces especially the old man

[@exothermicforstability7915]

The realization sends chills.

[@Notorious40z]

Dude the pandemonium was real

[@Detroittruckdoctor55]

It scared me....

[@deemster1670]

But in that scene they look well and good dressed also clean. mental

[@kathif8598]

So glad to see you back on KZbin, Ben! I KNEW you couldn't stop making quality videos! This one was really interesting...and scary. I noticed there were times when you must have encountered problems and stopped taping. Thanks for taking the chance and going there. I learned a lot!

[@jfiore07]

The fact that Ben ends up with a wall at the window seat is so perfect for this ongoing series. You couldn't write this better if it was a sitcom

[@timomladenov3090]

The man, the myth, the legend is back to assert peace and prosperity at the most precise and critical time, just when the world needed him the most, with his chill, easygoing personality and original high quality content. Good to have you back, Ben!

[@piuthemagicman]

Truth! Well put, sir.

[@samraishaq453]

dont say word *WORLD* you need men like this in west not in WORLD

[@partelpauk3426]

yes ...his a enormous POS who whitewashing ruzz orcs and now terrorists !!

[@OneTwoMark]

@@samraishaq453 You need them outside the west even more.

[@jasoncarter6097]

Bald, you are literally a 21st century Marco Polo, thank you for allowing me to travel the world with you !!

[@elizaa.367]

This dude never ceases to amaze me with his adventures 😭😂

[@persistentsolitude2216]

Yep. Just about any place you can think of in this world. This dude is there.

[@Mmm1222_]

yea..I unfollowed him for his dumbass stances but you can't deny his content is good

[@zw246]

Mr.Bald is probably the best travel partner to have. Think about it, He knows local customs, local history, and has a great sense of humor.

[@JDumbroski]

Unrivaled entertainment! Glad to see you’re not just picking up where you left off, but going to the next level.

[@Exlaty]

I am so glad he visited Afghanistan and showed a different side❤

[@S_R_90x]

The people of Afghanistan are amazingly hospitable, warm and loyal towards their friends. As an Indian who's been to Afghanistan and has many Afghan friends, i can vouch for the Afghan people's indomitable spirit

[@planetclownfishbrain7052]

It is only because you are Muslim and allow your fellow Muslims to do unspeakable things to Bessie Moo Cow.

[@velicyatan5545]

Alhamdulillah Emirat Islam Afghanistan Amazing 🥰

[@who_hundred_10]

Only problem is is|am!

[@markcargill9734]

Love from Scotland.

[@Taliban.The.Hyperpower]

@@who_hundred_10 no, its pinduism

[@kalbe]

Just to hear the excitement of the young boy once Bald passed him the camera was for me such a beautiful moment. Yet another positive imprint Ben has left on so many people he's met along his journey.

[@Realalma]

And it was great footage too! Many blessings ❤

[@soapmactavish5355]

That was hilarious 😂

[@keithevans7996]

Just watched your episode on Afghanistan. Brought back happy memories for me. Went there in the early seventies. Visited the giant Buddhas of Bamiyan when they were still standing proud. Climbed to the top of one of them. Terrible to see their destruction. Stayed in a small village nearby. Visited also the lake where you went. There was nothing there then. We were told it was called the Blue lake. Great Times when I was young. I'm 80 now but I'll never forget my trip on the hippy trail to India and Nepal. Thanks for bringing back good memories for me.

[@dloIIMV]

As an afghan, i can only imagine how difficult it must have been to be side by side with the t ban. I also love the message you said at the end, hoping that afghans finally find some peace and resolve their issues by themselves without foreign interference.

[@matikhorasani3842]

Lol stfu the Taleban are just normal people who happen to be proud and patriotic Afghans.

[@Clos93]

I'm sorry that the powers that be fucked with your country's future for over 30 years. Being of Mexican heritage, the U.S. has had it's hand in Mexico's and Latin America's affairs for nearly 200 years. I love my country, but we need to realize not everyone has our ideas, and that we don't need to "save" other countries. We usually do more harm than good... But there is no denying freedom and personal opinions and rights are the way of the future. We don't have do do anything to set this into action. With the rise of the net and technology, it will become reality.

[@astronotics531]

Are you aware that the Taliban gave him permission and even escorted him? They do it for all public figures.

[@MrUnknown2105]

Are you dumb, it's not difficult for him. Taliban pretty much welcome people like him to aid their image to get people to return.

[@sl4074]

Taliban is cool

[@sububalan]

This was one hell of a video. I’ve never ever seen a tourist in Afghanistan. This vlog was done bravely, thoroughly and holding nothing back against the Ts or the Is. 👏👏🙏🏼

[@tewesk]

Check Also Emma writers in Afghanistan

[@tewesk]

You have visited a graveyard, there is also a British graveyard in the centre of Kabul if you have a chance to visit.

[@bernieneufeld4297]

I have a friend that trekked through Afghanistan in the early '60's. One night they stayed in a small village and ontinued down the trail the next morning. They were quite alarmed to see a good number of the villagers following them, chattering excitedly. They feared that the villagers were waiting to get out of sight on the village and would then kill and rob them. They cam around a bend and were confronted with a rope bridge strung out across a deep canyon. The villager crowded around them and they noticed money being flashed and changing hands. They cam to realize the villagers were betting on whether they could cross the bridge without falling off to their death. He and his friend made it across and lived to tell the story.

[@BoycottChinaa]

Entertainment is basically the same everywhere, we are all human, peace!

[@jcmick8430]

that's pretty macabre but also hilarious

[@james64ibm]

Not the ending to the story I expected, but even more interesting for it.

[@scdavis5074]

What a dumb fucking story

[@gabrielhauschildt9041]

I'm pretty sure that was an Indiana Jones movie.

[@christinabriggs1782]

Wonderful video. Thank you for sharing your journey and the culture and lovely people with us. Its awesome to see life in Afghanistan. Loved hearing the laughter of children. So sweet.

[@Tw1l1ghTT]

Mad respect for putting yourself out there. Shoutout to your entire crew. The guide was really professional. Its crazy how you always manage to goofy around, it makes the video really funny

[@merclus637]

Him asking a pigeon if its Taliban is probably one of the funniest things I've seen in a long while

[@xxc365]

Sad

[@dreekho5306]

your life must be thrilling

[@rogerjack9053]

@@dreekho5306 🤣

[@tech83studio38]

Are you Taliban ? 😆

[@VandodJoon]

The other peddle boat guy who offered him a banana then offered him GUM "ODOMSE" Bald "yes Brian adams" lool

[@awaywithpaul3423]

Not only is he back but he’s back with a classic adventure! What stunning landscapes and what lovely people. More pls Mr Bald