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.

[@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.

[@maryanngibbs6963]

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.

[@Flyn898]

It felt really awkward sometimes lmao.

[@HandleItBeezy]

"Are you Taliban?!" I'm dead 😂 This guy has some serious balls. I hope England doesn't have to pay his ransom some day

[@MrReymoclif714]

Day two:Constantly getting surveillance??

[@wulfW]

Most people in Afghanistan support and love the Taliban. They don't view it like some negative insult or "bad" thing the way you do. It's not some outrageous, ballsy question.

[@SoujiOkitaTwo]

@@wulfWare you crazy?

[@wulfW]

@@SoujiOkitaTwo There's nothing "crazy" about acknowledging that the majority of people in Afghanistan have no problem with the Taliban. You're brainwashed with Western media and propaganda.

[@LowlierThanThow]

​@@SoujiOkitaTwo Are you Afghani?

[@reyrogers2806]

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

[@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 😂

[@khansahb8]

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.

[@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

[@ukdavepianoman]

Zindabad Bald. What an extraordinary video. Again Bald shows us that the large majority of people all around the world are warm, friendly and humorous. What Bald does so well is assimilate quickly with the people and let them know he's on their side. A few "as salam alaykum"s go a long way in this part of the world. I'm also very impressed with Bald's knowledge/research in the places he visits. A beautiful country but it's very sad seeing the poverty and lack of freedom.

[@hazri8758]

It's always sad to see common people, good people have to endure under these circumstances. I can only wish the best for them in near future.

[@clarencethomas01]

Except for Asians... 😂 Jk, but they do seem pretty serious and literal culturally

[@asimkhursheed]

What does freedom means according to you ? According to me it is to let the people live their life according to their choice of rule

[@ZaydDepaor]

there is no freedom in UK, just thousands of laws and govt and corporations thieving from the people....sharia'h law would be a million times better.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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. 🎉

[@rumpelstiltskin6965]

I agree. 🙂👍

[@Fifty8day]

Yep I agree also

[@bizy1226]

He is as authentic as it gets

[@CheeseWithMold]

Those landscapes are absolutely beautiful. Grand mountains and valleys. Would love to visit one day. Such a shame about the situation there. Hopefully it gets better in my lifetime.

[@AP1455.]

I agree. Beautiful country and the people seem nice.

[@Lifeinbelize]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@bdtravels5620]

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

[@djb510]

Wow my heart was pumping all the way to the end. GREAT VIDEO guys!💓 Love Thy Neighbor!

[@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 😆

[@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

[@djjudgev]

Great trip Bald. A real insight in Afghanistan. Great trip by both of you. Very brave and full of information. Thank You

[@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'..

[@G2Bryce]

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.

[@ttv_fruity_btw572]

I love your videos man, travelling and showing us countries people don't travel to and showing us this natural

[@ca2817]

been binge watching you stuff all day bro! keep up the great content!

[@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!!

[@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

[@coolstuffifound9896]

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

[@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.

[@thomaslabat8335]

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.

[@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.

[@WoodwindSpirit]

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

[@Chris-fb8jg]

Your like a good tour guide for any country with history and stuff. Your bloody good really

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@Epsilonsama]

My brother did tours in Afghanistan and he always said the country was really beautiful outside Kabul and told me of a place filled with flowers and told me it was one of the most beautiful places he ever seen.

[@POKERBEAST25]

That sir was heroin. The poppy.

[@loresma77]

Poppies per chance? 😅

[@dehiscence]

@@loresma77 Haram probably, i saw a video of taliban cutting poppy fields

[@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.

[@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.

[@madsiraver]

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

[@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.

[@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)

[@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 ! :-)

[@asullivan4047]

Interesting/informative/entertaining. Very good video presentation. Enabling viewers to better understand what the orator was describing. Nice tour of the different regions.

[@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 🤗😉

[@awadhandfamily457]

What minutes?I couldn't find it

[@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?

[@nickybudge3914]

Ben and Ben are ...... bonkers ! Couldnt believe what i was watching with this video BUT amazing viewing This has to be the best one x

[@deborahdroza7052]

Love the videos you post and your one liners with a double meaning

[@k-mvlogs7529]

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

[@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..

[@MitchTarala]

Thanks for doing this video! It was great to see some of the real Afghanistan

[@em6577]

Absolutely brilliant. Was very enlightening.thankyou

[@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

[@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!

[@JustAGuyYaKnow42]

Fantastic video, thanks so much for sharing. Hopefully the country will be allowed to freely develop, in peace.

[@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.

[@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?

[@Glyn69]

Fabulous documentary and editing BB

[@johnknizner6446]

I love your knowledge sprinkled in with the sights and views one doesn't normally get to see

[@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

[@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]

😂

[@soldierofpeace1620]

Also Enjoying your historical information Great job Thank you

[@moientayari]

Truly an eye opening documentary these 3 parts have been.

[@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

[@Double_Great]

I spent years in Afghanistan and was fortunate to work on local projects in villages far from Kabul. The elders would affectionately tug at my beard and tell me I would make a good Muslim. My Afghan partners and I would share tea and talk about a day when our children might meet in a more peaceful time. I felt the tension throughout this video but also how deeply rooted my hopefulness for the people still remains. Thank you for this incredible piece.

[@no_clot_shot1128]

More peaceful time? Any signs of the USA thinking of being less warmongering? 🤔

[@MaqnuZ44]

Can you might tell me what "Afghanistan Syndabat" means?

[@talibeyilm]

@@MaqnuZ44 its Afghanistan Zindabad It simply means Long Live Afghanistan

[@tomo2x2]

@@MaqnuZ44 Zindabad translates roughly to Long Live or Live forever. Hope this helps

[@Jc-dc2jg]

@@no_clot_shot1128 Afghan is ran by some completely sick and twisted animals so I see why the US would do what they do although I don’t agree with them invading

[@MyDataBasebyErrolGuard-rr5rl]

Thank you Ben very informative. Safe travels Regards Errol from South Africa

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@muzhdaseddiqi9916]

Not the most dangerous, but most safe homeland and nation now. You can experience beautiful landsacpes, traditional culture and delicious foods. Enjoy it.

[@SkywalkerG1o]

Poor people,Afghanistan could have been beautifull, modern country :(

[@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

[@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

[@mtb5778]

this is a great episode. thanks.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@StrawberrySunday212]

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

[@rodas9491]

As always the best pls continue your adventure.

[@cherrlyn381]

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

[@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

[@sahotamarie71]

The history of the place is imperative, that's why you are almost on 4 million subscribers ❤

[@peterpeeters9212]

RESPECT to you guys it seems to me that you are friends for life after this experience

[@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.

[@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!

[@TMJ0677]

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!

[@amandagomez1711]

I just subscribed to your channel I been watching your channel for a while now good videos/information

[@WilliamPreat]

Absolutely fantastic journey as always, lots of love Bald

[@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

[@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.

[@coolpix222]

Your expeditions are very impressive! This is totally unexpected!

[@chriscorker5634]

Just came across your channel, I like the presentation style. You have another subscriber.

[@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.

[@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.

[@jandaapschandknaap1711]

Amazing content mr. Bald thank you

[@edwardcoch1554]

Well buddy I have to admire your dedication to Right back into the mix

[@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.

[@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

[@kevinchester0533]

Seem like lovely people, really enjoyed this.

[@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?

[@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!!

[@jasonegelanian2702]

mad man.. you guys are total legends..

[@michaelallan5317]

This is an excellent video, thanks.