Being Black In Romania : My Immediate Feeling

[@AustonHolleman]

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[@koniJnr]

Congrats on conquering "Not giving a f*ck!" what anyone else thinks. It's something I've noticed about myself that's lacking and I have been on a mission to cut that shit out. Keep doing you!

[@michaelparker2678]

I'm afraid to tell you but you are probably not going to want to leave the country. The woman there are on another level of beauty. You've been briefed.

[@moemrizzle1991]

Yeah I went there in 2016 and it was definitely a great time.

[@JaminT.Jaddua]

@@moemrizzle1991 yeah ?? What you do there ?

[@bostic3]

​@moemrizzle1991 sightseeing is what you are talking about ?

[@moemrizzle1991]

@@JaminT.JadduaI met with some friends and we had a road trip through like 5 cities around Romania, visited castles and stuff like that, and met a lot of cool girls too.

[@moemrizzle1991]

@@bostic3not just sight seeing went to a lot of social events too I was there for nearly a month

[@COOKIEDOUGHTHEGREAT]

Beautiful women come in all colors , shapes and sizes , enjoy yourself Austin !!!!!

[@billellis3397]

Your editing is getting better and better. I love the way you weave your stories with music. Really good stuff. Looking forward to see how you like Europe.

[@keturaequalizer]

Auston, beware of covert racism in Europe. That`s how racism works in Europe. Be very careful. They will be friendly to you and get close to you to know shit about you. But when shit goes down, they will not hesitate to blame you. Be very careful with european women. They are protected by the law. Hope you meet some good black people who will let you in on what to be careful about. Enjoy your travels. Wishing you well. 👌🏽✌🏽🤎🙌🏽💯

[@juzrhyme712]

Sounds like the white women in America… relax man

[@houseofcarz1528]

Eastern Europe is very racist.

[@themuslimcoper9875]

Covert racism applies to Dusties and not black dudes who look like nba players. I’m in Latvia right now and Auston is not welcome here. Personally I’d love to see Steve urkels reatardead brother in person.

[@keturaequalizer]

@@themuslimcoper9875 And there you go! 😏🙄😐😑😬

[@HexIZMs]

​@@themuslimcoper9875LOLWUT? Ain't nobody worried about u and ur head full of lice. Where's ur sister at?

[@lancerossco9672]

Auston. Your material and footage is great. Keep up the good work

[@pedroalmeida4335]

Love, love, love! You got big balls of steel and you're younger than me! You are making moves young man. If I were you I'd be focused on getting my notch count up on these few days you are there and make my trip worthwhile. You've got the logisitics to do so. The apartment is top tier. You always finesse the situation. I got crazy anxiety and I've been hacked so I wouldn't be able to move as smooth as you brother man! I got the link to the lawyer dude you put up, and I may need to reach out. It is important us young black men get it together, get organized, and start doing this thing. I think as a (black) American you have a certain confidence of which I am truly envious of. Watch out, be safe. Still Africa is home, you know. I live in Europe and it gets tiring always having to accomodate people, and I've been hacked, did I mention that? If anybody could help, would gladly appreciate it. Need to cashapp sometime.

[@AphrooneRichardson]

Greeting from CHI-TOWN-CHICAGO! Viva Auston! Keep being Auston!

[@MiameProssy]

Welcome to Romania; as you’re in Bucharest you can visit the old center and go at thermes it’s a beautiful place

[@CLOWNBOT00]

The thing about KZbin is this: Whatever food you film and film yourself buying, you can write it off and get your money back off of it. Since you're traveling, I don't know how that will all work out during tax season though because of the international transactions. Just keep the receipts for WHATEVER you buy!

[@TattoodGringo]

I wouldn’t worry about what other people say, some people pretend they’re perfect, you display what everyone should be displaying but they don’t. Love the travel videos and keep up the communication with others.

[@Marty278]

Turkey is beautiful very developed. But when an American is courting a Turkish person on 90 days fiance', they just show you rural areas and farm animals. Guys these countries are heavenly with great infrastructure, peaceful, no crime, everything available to you. Not everyone is thirsty for american green cards.

[@thespiritualartofwar]

I was visited Turkey last month. Definitely exceeded my expectations.

[@OverEast34]

Yup and it’s very affordable too.

[@rda6029]

Yeah I went to istanbul and antayla and I enjoyed it! Turkish people treated me quite well!

[@Paconennation]

Keep going bro

[@djhuiti100]

He just called you passport bros broke lol this kid doesnt think before he speaks

[@handsomeX]

Well most passport bros are on a strict budget. That's why. Being able to do what Austin is doing is rare.

[@elperro3056]

The location is dope and the airbnb is bad ass look super comfortable

[@synergy2782]

The worst thing you can’t do is stop using your credit cards. Nonuse places them in a dominant category which is not good for your credit. Regardless of the low your limits are keep using them and pay off the balance every month. That will help your credit score and ultimately help raise your limits.

[@sznd]

Welcome to Europe! Looking forward to the upcoming vlogs

[@DaTransporda]

You gotta learn how credit works, but what you can do is with the credit cards you have right now is call them and ask for increases every 3 months and also no matter how much you use pay them off on your due date. This way when they report to the bureaus it looks like your not in need of credit, that’s when they start showing credit love.

[@kingoftsedeq1392]

I'm 50 years old. Always buy house brand cigars. Logic is it's tobacco. There is nothing that can be done to tobacco to justify a $20 cigar over a $5 except the wrapper band. This knowledge was handed down to me from a millionaire when I was younger that smoked every day as I do now. Be smart save your money always ask for the house brand. The owners will hate you for it but don't be a sucker. I'm not saying at times a $20 cigar will never give a better experience than a $5 house brand cigars. I'm saying the $15 dollars extra is not worth it. Cheers enjoy your travels!

[@313Law]

I feel the same way about tequila

[@313Law]

And cigars of course

[@risingreform3816]

Glad to see you in Europe, and great vlog as always!!

[@Tropicaya]

That beard is hittin too. Looking good, bro. They gon LOVE you over there, Auston. Just please save a couple of them fine Romanian Chicas for me. K? lol

[@CutFromADifferentCloth7]

That's a really good price for your accommodation, especially with all things being considered - the size of the place, all of the amenities, nicely decorated, location and you're in a major city.

[@qwertyqwerty-zi6dr]

He is in the capital where it s more expensive than all other places in my country

[@goldoildiamonds]

That AirBNB was dope. Victorei Street… I know it!

[@phiosopher8712]

You’re living the dream!!!

[@keithdavid1544]

Romania is definitely the place for you auston. Those women in the country are the beauty standard

[@BLACKSTA361]

Beauty standard? Calm down lol

[@qwertyqwerty-zi6dr]

Eastern european women are always the best❤

[@tmot6714]

@@qwertyqwerty-zi6dr How would you rank Eastern E countries in terms of fine women?

[@qwertyqwerty-zi6dr]

@@tmot6714 I am from Romania and I may sound subjective but I can say very honestly that our women are among the most beautiful, intelligent and also keep their traditional family side which is generally true in Eastern Europe compared to women from Western Europe for example or USA where you know what the problem is with these women, but I don't generalize. I have been to Poland and Bulgaria and I can say the same about women from these countries, but I can say that Romanian women are more open to foreigners than Polish and Bulgarian women. For me Eastern European remain on top, followed by Philipina women and Japanese, I ve never been in these countries but I heard nice things about them.

[@somebody2409]

​@qwertyqwerty-zi6dr They did a whole documentary about all the Japanese women that are unloyal and cheat.

[@MASCULINE_MELANIN89]

Salute Soldier. Definitely inspiring to travel been to Germany, Amsterdam, Somalia and Kenya via military. Eastern Europe hit way different women are feminine and friendly with a$$, passport has arrived so ready to leave the wilderness of north america.

[@tntcardetailingservices]

Nice be safe my bro

[@brandonchapman5187]

Love the presentation when u show us the aiport shots and background music. Great editing combination it just made me more interesting to watch. Im not a film editor, but watching this imma pack my bags, rent my house out and just travel.

[@mktgsifu]

I'm all about Romanian women since I've lived and work with many of them in the Grand Canyon for several years as they were part of the J1 work program. Romanian women are beautiful in personality and in looks, and overall just fit, friendly, sexy, and cooperative.

[@clydecovington3972]

For future reference use your phone photo function to take a picture of your important documents (including your passport) that needed to clear customs, immigrations, etc. That way the documents can be saved on a sim card or saved on the clouds to be accessed from anywhere.

[@AustonHolleman]

I did

[@balerikirmu.11]

Foreign nigerian friends use Turkish air to travel across the world. Also Egyptian, ethopain, Lufthansa AIR. Europe (central and eastern) has free to low tuition fees (as low as 2k usd per year. So you will see allot of African (especially nigerian) foreign students

[@Iamglobalentry]

The Airport is in Turkey is Huge and there is a Lounge maybe You can go to the IGA LOUNGE , its Nice and its Huge and if You have Priority Pass it’s FREE. To get in and Priority pass has Lounge Access in Many Countries and in the US. Even though your not planning on coming back just a FYI

[@Craigthomas322]

You can get through all of Europe on the train. I lived in Europe (Denmark) for four months and I traveled all over Europe via the train.

[@antoniowhitner7594]

That cologne is the shit! It's definitely a keeper

[@georgeandy6923]

What's the name of it??

[@SRTmagDaddy]

I agree bro, credit cards 💳 suck to me too. Limits, $250 is for the birds. Thinking ok just putting a $1000 or 2 onto a “secured card” and get one that has some travel perks to kinda build my own flight card. I don’t know if that would work but hey. I feel you man, to be continued. Keep up the vids

[@Prince_BNice]

One thing you all need to understand about credit. Credit is predatory. Meaning, it's designed for those at risk, i.e., the poor. The less you make, chances are, you're going to get behind or miss payments. There is where the money is made. There's no money to be made on those that are disciplined and diligent. Understand the game!!!

[@paxpax23]

I’d like to tell you man you real talk you tell the truth about everything you said keep up the good work big brother I like your continent did everything

[@chrisgreen177]

That's how credit cards work brother, especially if you're young to having credit. I got my first credit card in 1995 with a $400 limit. Fast forward to now, I have a $27k limit. I have a zero balance on it, but it's nice to know I have it for an extreme emergency (if I ever need to use it). It takes time using it, paying it off, requesting a limit increase, but you'll get there. Also, apply for a Delta Airlines membership card. With all of your travelling, you'd rack up perk points really fast that you can use to supplement the cost of your flights.

[@baronn9809]

Nobodies trying to wait forever to build credit. We got shyt to do.

[@chrisgreen177]

@@baronn9809A credit card and your credit score are two different things, however a credit card will affect your credit score if you use it improperly and irresponsibly. Retail store credit cards don't count unless you default and they report it to the credit agencies. Vehicles and good payment history is good, and so is a home mortgage with a two year clean payment history. No one starts out with a 850. It comes with living and doing the right things from a financial responsibility standpoint. At this point, you have the trust in the banks and can get (pretty much) whatever you want based what your monthly income is.

[@2enti]

On the topic of Nigerians or Africans in general. I'm a Caribbean black man and I get that same distant feeling when I try to engage with them🤞🏾🤣

[@tecumseh4095]

He’s African. You are African.

[@raleightaylor8918]

You are a funny dude bro. Keep the content coming!!

[@dru_g9207]

You’re in for a good time on this trip!

[@bostic3]

​@unbiasedreviews6167I have what you want to know?

[@moriti411]

Romanian women love afrobeats. You will find a lot of afrobeats parties in Bucharest if you love the genre

[@ghsense2626]

Lie

[@nowalubega1475]

😂😂@@ghsense2626

[@oyedejishobande7389]

​@@ghsense2626nope its complete facts. They're over here in the UK and afrobeats for them is like a drug, can't get enough

[@ghsense2626]

@@oyedejishobande7389 theyre in the uk so they can act out but can't do that in their own country. Big differnce so your comment is deceiving

[@jamesvick6070]

​@@ghsense2626Romania is a free country

[@kennethhurst6296]

Auston, you sell products online. You might want to form an LLC and apply for a business line of credit. You probably will get a much bigger line of credit that way.

[@theway4201]

"Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thine youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment." Ecclesiastes 11:9

[@krendellbreaux7825]

Great video 📹 👍

[@samfitzOH]

Try Truist. As long as you are keeping an address in the states you should get a descent limit.

[@spearwarrior3560]

I've noticed thumbnails showing women and videos don't, very disappointing, it's like click bait which is not a good look in my opinion

[@themuslimcoper9875]

Dusties don’t care they just want to live vicariously through him

[@rgtunderworldrgt7773]

​@@themuslimcoper9875 You talking like a straight up Bish Men Don't call other men that.

[@scottyg5471]

Shout out to my dawg from Germany! 🥳

[@cbttrainee5961]

the music is dope 🥰

[@nowornever5189]

Austin you are good bro africa loves you bro

[@defrank1870]

A lot of chicks from Croatia would hit me up on dating sites, you should try there too. I guess they're down for brown too 😂

[@deeringkendrick8388]

Discover and American Express are usually easier to get.

[@KINGKING10109]

In regards to your credit card, Going over the 30% utilisation rate is simply just for building credit. If you want a higher Lot you have to go over 30% for a month of 2 bro. Go up to 90% for 2 months (making sure you pay it off each month ofcourse) This shows the Credit card company that you’re comfortable with using a high amount

[@amymee5775]

I was in nice france on french rivera they were everywhere on the street selling stuff so true. They are cool people tho!lol

[@kwedog2373]

Kenzo is a hidden gem..it's really good stuff.

[@KingdomLife05]

brotha hop on the trade lines you can buy your way into a 20k credit card , it will show up on your report for how ever long you pay monthly for it then apply for a 20k card while your score boosty

[@SherrieBumbray]

I was just in Istanbul. The lounge is overcrowded, but the Nap Zone is really nice!

[@moemrizzle1991]

Great vlog! Romania has some nice people and beautiful women.

[@cjack202003]

Going over 30% doesn't matter unless you're about to finance something or apply for a new credit card. So, before you finance something or apply for a new credit card, get your utilization under 30%

[@michaelreeder15]

Yeah, bruh, the Amex Platinum and Chase Sapphire Reserve would be so beneficial for you. They change my hold travel experience. I hope you can eventually get them.

[@OverEast34]

Regarding your point on Nigerians (as a Nigerian myself), we’re not necessarily super friendly like what you’re used to in the south. Those of us in the US are though because it’s more part of the culture here.

[@tyaler9805]

When did he say this? At what time in the video?

[@OverEast34]

@@tyaler9805 it was early in the video. He was talking specifically about his interactions with Nigerians.

[@Kipchumba105]

He hasn't been to Nigeria😂...He only likes Kenya

[@N_Quantum_Meruit]

Dope video young bro!!

[@eromoh]

I know that smoking area in Istanbul very well. I always had some long a$$ layovers there.

[@jameswiley3311]

Not sure if you're doing this or not but do not put self-employed on any credit application. If you have an LLC give yourself a job title. It can be whatever you want. If you have the money get a secured card with a 5 to 6000 credit limit but you must deposit that much into the account. Then that new credit limit amount will start showing on your credit report then you will be able to get credit cards unsecured at a higher limit. Once you get the new credit cards at the high limit terminate the secure card and you'll get a refund of your deposit.

[@technotambo2]

You rock! Man!

[@aprilf3970]

Still waiting on the “being black” in Romania

[@713BlackHouston]

You can get a vias on arrival at Istanbul.....also dont be afraid to take the train to different European locations.....

[@Thelivingatlas]

Try for the venture cards

[@chuckholmes9125]

you are correct about Dubai l was there for a week and spent 20000 dollars a fun but a bit pricey

[@evelaurent1076]

Turkish airline has a good mileage program without the credit card

[@Akeem_768]

If you have a registered business you could get an American Expreas for your LLC easily. I'm not even American or a Resident & i have an american express platinum but the basic requirements for me to get it was having at minimum $50k in a US bank. Bank of America has a good card that has zero international transaction fees also

[@nowalubega1475]

I learned something new today. I didn't know being a passport bro was associated with cheapness, or trying to save a lot of money 😄

[@AustonHolleman]

Part of the passport bros thing was always stretching dollar

[@martoking]

Financial responsibility is a virtue. Making it rain is dumb.

[@ashbennett261]

Nah it’s what you make it.

[@martoking]

@@ashbennett261 Once you leave the States silly habits make you stand out. Everyone can then see that you are a dumb American. The normal people will avoid you and the dangerous people will target you.

[@sozb6708]

This is the most childish comment I ever saw. It's called being an adult.

[@DKW3000]

Your credit card situation is crazy. The first credit I ever got was an American Express gold card.

[@AustonHolleman]

That’s a blessing, I was denied for that one twice

[@bauttiet.h.u.g.5900]

You have to get you CC information updated! Get a major card like chase or BoA and not one of those smaller cards. You will definitely need to tell them your income. Your limit is way to little compared to your income. You may not have enough credit history but you should be using your credit card for 80% of all your transactions but the key is not having a card with foreign transactions fees. Eventually you will qualify for a cash back or travel rewards but you haven't gotten there yet based on your history.

[@edwardlawler9487]

Credit unions please enough with the chase/boa regular bank stuff so many better options with credit cards from credit unions!!!

[@bauttiet.h.u.g.5900]

@@edwardlawler9487 true, you are right. I have a credit union CC. It has a lower APR but that doesn't matter because I use my other CC for the Cashback.

[@Akeem_768]

Of his channel income is under an LLC he'd get a high limit business card easily

[@bauttiet.h.u.g.5900]

@@Akeem_768 he needs to build his personal credit by the sounds of it.

[@daimondemery9012]

Navy Federal Credit Union or any credit union would be your best bet

[@narrativeshorts]

I love your Travel Videos. What editing software do you use? Thanks for your Travels. They are an enjoyment.

[@marioworld9261]

The reason he is paying so much in Asia is because he is in tourist areas and the airport is always cost more

[@clydecovington3972]

You will get a few more stares in Europe especially Eastern Europe. It will make you a little uncomfortable at first until you realize why. Many Eastern European women have seen African blacks men before but they most have never tried one to satisfy their curiosity before. The American blacks are are the most cherished by the ladies because most American black men seldom travel to Eastern Europe.

[@jermainenowels9511]

Didn’t know thts wht Eastern European women thought American black men. What European countries did u experience this in?

[@clydecovington3972]

@@jermainenowels9511 my personal exposure to Eastern European women was limited to my many deployments for weeks to months at a time to United Arab Emirates as well as many over night lay-overs as a transport flight crew member. I was stationed with a girl from turkey for a few years. By location turkey can be considered an Eastern European country. I’ve visited turkey about 3 or 4 times personally. I had another co-worker who lived with a Russian girl for several months while contracting in the in the Middle East. I have personally dated several Western European women myself one for a 10 year plus relationship. When I make comments about countries I have travelled to, which is about 30 countries for me so far, much of it is from my personal experience. However, there are so many places I have flown to the first time I thought was dead. I come back to a little more research by talking to other peoples and the next trip is 100% different. Until I start back traveling again my mind has been fueled for additional curiosity of reading, studying travel video bloggers to research and absorb like a sponge as much knowledge as I can from the other 200 countries I haven’t been to yet. The reason being the more information a person is equipt with when you travel to a new countries the faster things will happen. I have a cozillion war stories that I personally experienced traveling overseas that I don’t have time to go into in this forum. One interesting videos that gave a little insight was from a black blogger in Ukraine a couple years before the war who said he felt the reason eastern women are attracted to black men had a lot to do with curiosity and rarity. That I can personally relate with when I lived in Asia for 3 years American and Western women (which we used to refer to as “round eyes”) that was a rarity and if you got lucky enough to date one that was bragging rights.

[@tecumseh4095]

African black man are still African you m0r0n

[@geraldgoodvibes]

Hopefully, you can make your way to Germany and Poland!

[@themuslimcoper9875]

I’ll be waiting for him in Poland

[@frederickjonesel1942]

Listening to your rant about credit cards.....There is a bunch of different reasons for why you may or may not get approved for certain types of cards....One of the main reasons is your credit worthiness. Also, your credit worthiness is also going to be the main determining factor in the terms & conditions that the lender sets, once you are approved. So before applying see what's on your credit reports....There may be something negative on your reports that you just simply aren't aware of. Lastly, apply for the type of credit cards that you desire, with the bank that you have had a checking &/or savings account with the longest......Because banks do factor in "Prior Relationship" status when deciding if they are going to grant you credit; or not.....And some banks require some type of prior relationship status before they will give you anything outside of a checking & a savings. Hope this is helpful.

[@bostic3]

Good luck with women in eastern Europe it will be somewhat exspensive in Eastern Europe

[@brandonabner9221]

I love Dubai. Every woman in the world is there.

[@Charcmode]

I’m liking the beard though ✊🏾

[@MrYUBLUE]

Bro keep your credit utilization under 30% and every three months you can call your bank and ask for an increase in your limit that’s the key to what your trying to do.

[@AustonHolleman]

I did that

[@mikeb2331]

Not sure where your credit score is, however, chase sapphire preferred card is great for traveling. Reward points, etc. If you haven’t checked them out, it’s worth it. Plus no foreign fees. 😂

[@donaldmwenesi4964]

Word bro, 'People act different outside their home country.'

[@713BlackHouston]

Check the Blue Mosque

[@intothebeyond8763]

Dammm 9$ buck for a RedBull . It cost that much for 2 of the really big cans here in Manhattan NYC . That's crazy just one more reason to never go to Dubai .

[@ctbt1832]

If you have secured credit cards or cards with low limits if will be hard to get a travel card. BUT, there is a way to get it. Anytime you’re preapproved. Take a picture before you push the button. That way you can get that inquiry off of your credit report.

[@rivieragroup5825]

🙏🏾Auston, Anything you can find out about foreigners being able to own property in Romania or any type of business ventures, franchises or investments that are currently profitable would be amazing sir. Thank You 🤜🏽✈️🌐🤛🏾

[@artificialintelligence0101]

@AustonHolleman Nigeria has a population of 220mil the U.S has 330mil that's why they're everywhere. Also it's predicted by the year 2034 Nigeria will have surpassed the US in population 354mil.

[@dothat15]

Hey you may have done this already but just in case you haven’t. I would get a copy of all three of your credit reports just to make sure you haven’t been a victim of credit fraud. Someone could have easily used you info to get a line of credit and not paid or been late paying whatever they purchased under your name

[@elperro3056]

Looking forward to Europe video is this ur first time ? Wish u luck 🍀

[@tekjob9124]

For credit card, a relative can add you in to his or her account. The relative will have a separate card than you, but will share the credit limit with you. I added a relative to my account now he has a $1k card. Beware, if the relative does not pay on time, it will reflect negatively on you also, even though you do not owe on it.

[@MaleekMartinez]

the latitude lmao and yeah credit sucks ill be applying for a mileage card after i buy my property

[@wrnowown]

Bank of America just got sued with how they give travel credit

[@CashjunkieTV4300]

My boy getting money

[@AustonHolleman]

😂😂

[@ericfreeman5399]

Austin, you darn right-be shameless. Be not concerned with what people think, for thine own sake. Do you always simply because no one else is going to care for you but you. And if they don’t like, what can they do about it but be jealous. Ha-Haaaa, you know what I’m talking bout. Proud of you fella, yep real proud… Enjoy your life

[@Paconennation]

Waiting for more vlogs bro