DON'T FILM in this Colombian Barrio! 🇨🇴

[@ceecee1876]

Respect to Johnny, you’re a legend mate 🙌🏼

[@BackpackerBen]

Literally saved me 😂

[@DeprivedofZZZ]

@@BackpackerBen saved your pale cheeks 😂

[@DeprivedofZZZ]

@@RagtagTV saved him from soiling his trousers

[@Doriamo]

Wish we knew how to contact Johnny! His English is amazing!

[@robor88]

Haha I have a funny feeling Ben is lucky Johnny didn't roll him. I think Sergio is the unspoken hero here 🤣

[@mikefreaz]

Most definitely a rough area, but NOT "Bogota's Most Dangerous Street"...not even close my dude.

[@BackpackerBen]

haha true! no way am I going to a worse place

[@mikefreaz]

Yeah Bogta's no joke. Be safe brother!

[@travelwithwill1]

We have a dodgy road in Geneva. I tried to film it and got punched in the face, three police cars came and I was banned for 6 months. haha. Should I try again? Cool video

[@basedpatriotLT]

Who banned you? Pretty sure it is not illegal to film and there is no sentence of 6months for it

[@travelwithwill1]

@@basedpatriotLT funny you should ask. I filmed the road yesterday. Subscribe and don’t miss the video, cheers

[@basedpatriotLT]

@@travelwithwill1 i noticed your swiss people in lousane thumbnail featuring africans. Not interested in followong woke channel

[@travelwithwill1]

@@basedpatriotLT woke! 🤣 get a life mate

[@basedpatriotLT]

@@travelwithwill1 who else would portray swiss as (firstly - as in putting in the title thumbail) africans?

[@spoonerson1103]

Rodrigo. The young man with the bracelets. Loved his confidence. Learned enough English to hustle. Made the sale and moved on. Didn't give a dang about camera time.

[@BackpackerBen]

Well said

[@m3ll0b0i]

U can tell he's had to grow up fast he's gonna be a cold hustler by the time hes an adult.

[@joblo2277]

And this is why I enjoy watching Ben, goes where most men don’t dare to go. Keep up the good work, top notch content!

[@BackpackerBen]

I appreciate that! Yeah it’s dodgy here

[@johnafrica7979]

Well said. He deserves more credit

[@nunayobiznass]

Herald Baldr went here the other day.. not a big deal in broad daylight

[@MicPoitras]

He have balls... yeah... the Ben Dude went to Talliban stronghold... Bogotta is probably a morning walk for the men! BUT in talliban country, no chance for the camera to be stollen... they cut hand of thieve.... Ben, I understand you wont come to Canada.... to much safety... But we can still do dangerous stuff. Respect peace. Mike

[@kieranhudson4938]

In that case you should give Indigo Traveler a try.

[@bigdaddy-k2u]

"you speak good english, Johnny" "Yeah I know" Respect

[@BackpackerBen]

Hahah legend

[@EnockMberego]

How did Johnny just disappear? I guess he was just sent to protect you.

[@BackpackerBen]

Think you’re right there

[@johnafrica7979]

Definitely sent over

[@IrrelevantMat]

12:17 . I met this Santiago kid last year. He was selling candy and didn’t spoke a word of English to me. I even have the footage posted. So glad he’s learnt to speak English. Stay safe Ben. Can’t wait to watch the next one.

[@BackpackerBen]

Haha no way. That’s cool mate Glad he’s picked up English

[@petermauritzson9521]

In his last report from the bordertown, before Bogota, mr Bald told us Ben was leaving, travelling on his own. But 3:56 in to this report from Ben in Bogota, I can spot mr Bald at the same "fountain" from where he starts his latest video, visiting the rough parts of Bogota. Ben, you seem to walk the same streets as mr Bald here, still being in the same place as him, at the same time!? It´s great fun to follow you guys and it makes it more interesting to try to spot any of you from the "other side" , in your videos. 😎

[@corey1845]

I think they really didnt get along well and just split apart without creating damage. And bald does create really good content, he always seems shady when seen from a different perspective. Im not judging anyone here but i have my opinion on why they split. That being said, im not cheering for either of these guys, in fact i didnt even know Backpacker Ben before that trip. But i have my opinion about Bald

[@johndouglas5712]

Great work . What a tip . Must have a Labour type govenment

[@thomasprince4992]

nice seeing your numbers growing , glad Tim hasen t popped up lol

[@SBmasta441]

Nice video Ben. I was in Bogota in 2012 and visited the barrios. Very rough but interesting place. Props to you for taking a risk to bring us a personal perspective of life in these places!

[@ethanj1598]

those people are protesting about THE ACTUAL STREET and demand changes :)

[@BackpackerBen]

Don’t blame them

[@blaxter101]

Take care Ben! Safe travels! Thanks for sharing your adventure!

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks, will do 🫡

[@Amelietravel]

Actually just love your videos man. As a female I could never travel here alone. You give me insight to places I would literally get robbed ahha 😂

[@BackpackerBen]

Yeah don’t come here 😆 but Colombia has many safer places

[@RanOutaNames]

I hope you enjoyed the Adam Sandler movie, Ben, it's a knee-slapper :-)

[@FactLOCO]

Johnny seemed like a secret cop or something.

[@BackpackerBen]

Special service ;)

[@BackpackerBen]

Last week or so in South America then it’s back to the greatest continent in the world…Asia. Which countries should I visit there? Let me know. Instagram - backpacker.ben for updates

[@aronjohns4662]

Yes Asia is the best!! South America just looks dangerous everywhere

[@DAVEBROWNE2004]

I recommend Cambodia, Lao, and VN. Is this South Bogota?

[@PilgartExplores]

You should stay longer in South America mate

[@RandOm-xc4qi]

I reckon Mongolia would be cool!

[@ceecee1876]

Philippines mate 🇵🇭

[@richardvass1462]

Didn't expect much after watching mr. Bald and you traveling across from Peru on the boat and you are out of it all the time. This is the first video I've seen of yours and it's good. Liked and subscribed. Stay safe.

[@DC42087]

The lad at the end was lovely great english. Good on ya helping him out Ben

[@dustdevilz4771]

Good job Ben. I’ve come across lots of places in the world where just walking on the sidewalk close to your hotel can be dangerous. I was once walking after dark near our hotel in Tashkent, another garden spot, when I realized that a gaping hole the size of a refrigerator was in my path on the sidewalk. This hole had no barriers to prevent pedestrians from falling in. This next morning I could see that the hole was full of steel rebar sticking straight up to skewer whomever happened to fall in. I was in Khartoum in the late eighties where I was walking close to my hotel when the smell of death overwhelmed the sidewalk. I turned around to find a guy lying dead beneath a small palm tree. He’d been there for a while. Of course American street in big cities are dangerous too and full of crazy people. People will soon get sick of it. It’ll change and get cleaned up eventually, it always does. But, there’s little hope for the third world. Good luck with your travels with Bald. He set the bar pretty high with his walk to the Russian copycat Space Shuttlsky.

[@AwsomeVK]

This guy speaks like that bald guy

[@KittySkeed]

Damn, that place is a shit hole. It's sad to see.

[@rahuls8429]

Wow. Interesting place. If you start with a bit of history or about the present situation of the place. would be great.

[@peckyneckyfilms]

3:57 Bald??

[@grandpasidehustles]

Ben is a gutsy guy. Appreciate to see some possible dangerous streets or strangers.

[@darylfortney8081]

You should check out some of the places Escobar bombed out or lived in

[@johnafrica7979]

Ben is it really worth the stress going these places? Looks a right dump

[@philwatts]

Ben: You speak good English, Johnny. Johnny: Yeah, I know. 😄

[@TheBelamar]

One familiar bald head on 3.58

[@hamcheeselettucemayosandwich]

Fun fact, then Venezuelan exodus since 2015 is larger than both the refugee crisis’s in Ukraine and Syria.

[@jamesgrattoncolombia]

Are you coming up to the Caribbean coast of Colombia. I am a British guy who has been living here in Colombia for almost 26 years now. I live in a small fishing town very close to Barranquilla.

[@this.is.berlin]

Is it really exaggerated when people say: Dont go to Colombia Dont go out at night Avoid this and that street Dont trust the girls on the street .... ?

[@MrDEWaters]

I saw a documentary film 2 or 3 decades ago about gangs of orphan children in Bogota, and it was horrible. I can see why you didn't think it was safe. You get a vibe of danger when you see people openly taking drugs and acting against the law. Sadly, isolated parts of the USA are getting to be like this. Certain local governments refuse to activate law enforcement against this sort of thing.

[@katherinewright1409]

Deja vu ~ ‘let’s go’ ~ I wouldn’t be surprised if I hear ‘check it out’ soon. Vamos 😂

[@STRAVELS4K]

I was trying to find bald somewhere lurking in the background🤣

[@johnafrica7979]

My god what a place 💀💀💀💀 be careful Ben ffs

[@jkjobies]

Loving your South American tour. Hope you and Bald do Venezuela together. I went to Venezuela. Isla Margarita beautiful.

[@dumpsterdivinguk]

are you sure your not in stonehouse plymouth mate 😅🤣😂

[@BackpackerBen]

Hahaha. I wouldn’t dare film down stonehouse mate

[@dumpsterdivinguk]

@@BackpackerBen it actually reminded me of union street lol😅

[@Tonyshandle]

Very dodgy guy @ 3:57

[@KardosoMedia]

Some of the graffiti art is amazing! Johnny was your guardian angel for sure. Stay safe mate

[@zootsoot2006]

Is it though? They might take more pride in where they lived if it wasn't all daubed in cartoon characters.

[@aronjohns4662]

Be careful Ben in Colombia. It really is a dangerous place and don’t trust the local women they are known for drugging tourists or worse. Take care and excited to see you back in Asia soon

[@BackpackerBen]

Yes unfortunately it happens a lot I’ve heard many stories 👀💀

[@davidwhitton9050]

Especially be careful of accepting drinks from locals or leaving a drink unattended. Scopolamine poisoning is a issue in Colombia.

[@BackpackerBen]

Yes that’s the main one. Heard so many stories on this

[@johnafrica7979]

Yes I’ve seen the documentary

[@goku.lc80]

Yes the issue with women usually happens to stupid guys looking for trouble or trying to free their frustrations. Hopefully you’d never visit, please stay away from Colombia

[@scottsimon8543]

It was very nice of you to spend some money there, I'm sure the people could use the money.

[@AlterMann57]

Beautiful people in Columbia, the drug cartel is awful, but the people of the streets are actually good. They are living in tough times, and I respect them. Please be careful, Ben. Thank you Sergio for being there, and thank you Johnny!

[@Nonayabizness360]

I’m hoping that man who did the paintings can see the comments he has amazing talent!

[@digitaldystopian]

Looks like a great place to get intestinal parasites.

[@timmartin2894]

that's not Bogota, you're in Accrington mate...

[@BackpackerBen]

😂 I wouldn’t walk in Accrington mate. Death sentence

[@johnafrica7979]

Luton 😂

[@PJS_PJS]

7:57 Yes!!! Devon in Colombia!

[@dee74raz]

In regarding North America, when the British ruled the place, the descendants of the settlers made America 🇺🇸 and Canada 🇨🇦 rich developed countries but when the Spanish and Portuguese ruled Latin America, the descendants of those settlers seemed to have made most of those places so poor.

[@mariesahota1478]

Definitely becoming a lot more confident in blogging. Great adventure BRO

[@GW._.]

Film someone stealing your camera there soft we are brits 😂

[@Johnny-Michael]

It still looks safer than most U.S. cities !

[@BackpackerBen]

Well said

[@manolokonosko2868]

Anyone can go to a strange country with a video camera, but it takes a gonzo grade brave man to eat local food at those restaurants of questionable hygiene. Some bacteria survive heat.

[@bennykoh]

Hi, Ben did you go to Colombia Bogota with Bald and Bankrupt too? He was filming at some of the places you went to just a day ago! EDIT: I just saw him at 3:56😅

[@dutezore]

Ben I lived on the Moor in the 70s and went to school in Plymouth until 1981 and this is what Plymouth looked like. The streets behind Union street towards Millbay were full of hookers , drunks , drug addicts and were extremely dangerous plus Marines and sailors looking to sample the local delights . I’m told that it’s lovely around the Ferryport are much better now ……..but this could be your city if you were born a few years ago .

[@BackpackerBen]

Still the same now mate 😂

[@nelsonorozco4569]

I miss my Bogota. As dangerus as it is but I lived my childhood there. :(

[@johnafrica7979]

Always been dangerous ??

[@Scorpion949494]

@@johnafrica7979 It is still dangerous but much much better than 20-30 years ago. Back then the murder rates where higher than any place in the world because of the drug lords like Pablo Escobar.

[@jikamos]

You need to go to Venezuela and you will understand why Tyson Fury daughter name is Venezuela, remember that Wladimir Klitsko fight and TF boxing trunks? Venezuela has bad press reputation but it's the next level in beauty and devlopment and only USA-UK sanctions have recently destroyed the economy but we still have that old south american rich country intact with the same infraestructure. Blessings

[@AILAM43]

Super scary vlog. I was nervous the entire time watching. Be careful bruh.

[@veritas2145]

It wasn’t live. Lol

[@mariajefferies8555]

What nice people you met👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 in all countries there will be someone who wants to act up eh, thank goodness for the nice young guy in the Blue cap, Johnny Great channel Ben

[@sacredtarotbysophia2543]

Your commentary is hilarious 😆

[@milesfinch]

Johnny knows good English because he is military or police!!!

[@collieri]

There was a unique naive honesty about the videos before. I dont think being a clone of the B&B guy with the poverty porn and clickbait titles suits your style. I dont mean that offensively. Be yourself fella.

[@bluecat397]

Most dangerous street? You're in the international financial district of Bogota. That's a "nicer" part of town but really boring. It's only dangerous at night when everything is closed and the streets are empty.

[@fleetwoodray]

Bogota is the near future of Los Angeles. The barrios is Hollywood Hills. About another 10 yrs and you wont be able to tell the difference except there will be less crime in Bogota.

[@TruthConnoseiur]

Staying in south america for three months and all the words you have learned are: hola, gracias, adios 😅

[@AwesomeFish12]

Interesting place. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@Scorpion949494]

The guy with the helmet at 8:07 showed you the throat-slitting Gesture. :D

[@BackpackerBen]

Ffs 😂

[@lizzie2301]

Dang I just noticed that 😂

[@tamanako2507]

3:48 A local tv media truck, probably the guys reporting on the protest 🚛😄

[@mr.critic]

Still much better than downtown LA

[@BackpackerBen]

And most of England

[@Matt-oz4co]

Honestly, I thought you were walking in San Francisco.

[@junebug14344]

Gezzz Benjamin, the place is worse than the slums here in the Phils. Good to know you're still safe til the end of the vid. Cheers to Johnny for protecting you . Please never do it again alone.stay safe!

[@TommyRobertsMusicChannel]

Love your vids Ben and you only live about 30 minutes drive from me in Dawlish, Devon. Please keep tormenting Mr Bald haha :D

[@BackpackerBen]

Haha small world and yes I will don’t worry ;)

[@hoboroller5642]

Looks like Seattle

[@ingislakur]

Glad to hear you going to Venezuala, Bald manage to charm you and make you change your decicion, , great video !

[@BackpackerBen]

My idea not his ;)

[@ingislakur]

@@BackpackerBen Great man, looking forward to the content!

[@Josh_17360]

This place reminds me of Miami😅

[@lizzie2301]

Ain’t that the truth

[@ryoga5000]

I'm not the only one who thought this LOL

[@Abx_Dkl]

@5:33 Ben: it's hardcore Come to Bengaluru.. you will find garbage thrown everywhere n it's nothing like Bogota

[@viewscolding7492]

soolamaklu migrated people bring their culture with them to bengaluru.. gottaita mindri magane

[@bathsaltzombies8855]

Piano guy playing with his feet?? LEGEND

[@BackpackerBen]

🏆

[@talenaumov9816]

Do you went to visit Pablo Escobar birth place??

[@doonhilla]

Columbia seems wild, just wait til you get to Venezuela 😬😂

[@danoldduck5835]

Johnny with the huge save. Too bad u couldbt thank him on video. He is a legend

[@tamanako2507]

3:30 Farmatodo, a venezuelan franchise 🇻🇪🤠👍

[@kayoku4169]

I got CIA vibs from Johnny and love it Ben you got a new sub

[@BackpackerBen]

Agreed 😆

[@theseeker7938]

Fortune favours the Backpackers.

[@A08121974]

im Colombian and i love ur videos!!

[@lenovolenovo1725]

🇨🇴 need major reform in tax systems.... Allowed foreign buyers to purchased 🏢🏠.. Waive business taxes for 5 year's to attract foreign investors..... Reform immigration rules.....

[@WalkingRawChannel]

Great adventure in the center of Bogotá!

[@mr.search2013]

Real great job meeting the people Ben!

[@r8m8s8]

Having Sergio take the photo is not a selfie, a selfie is when you hold up and long arm the photo yourself I thought

[@BackpackerBen]

Painful painful comment

[@offthecuffadventureswithjamie]

I’ve spent 3 weeks in Colombia. Some of the warmest people I’ve ever met!

[@MrSimonj1970]

Pushing your luck mate! Vaya con Dios.

[@ceasedliving]

Too much exaggeration Ben. I've seen places like this and been through them , and it's nowhere near wild. U go too over board just like bald, as he does the same.

[@BackpackerBen]

Lol by all means come here and film it

[@WV_Raised1983]

I have a serious question how did that guy playing the piano get that bow tie on?

[@fdk7014]

Maybe someone helped him?

[@RapJaralve]

Ben you are lucky to have a warning and went home with the camera, If you went to the ghetto here in the Philippines, your camera will be gone in seconds😅. Thanks to that johny he saved you from those thugs

[@BackpackerBen]

I think Philippines is definitely safer than here 😂

[@RapJaralve]

@@BackpackerBen be careful anywhere you go, specially when eating food. I've just watched your playlist now on Uzbekistan, your stomach can't accept all the unusual food you eat, and the snake lunch. Plus the motorbike accident in Vietnam. Be careful. Say hi to bald again🙏

[@BackpackerBen]

Will do my man

[@basedpatriotLT]

Philipines is not known to be dangerous. Strange you think it even compares to hoods of south america

[@SB-vq3ig]

Hello, ben I am from Nepal 🇳🇵

[@RobinKiles]

I'm from Colombia but must admit many parts of Bogota are real shit holes. I hope that people and gov work hard to improve it.

[@boothbuilder]

no janitors?

[@andresbruges2016]

Bald and Bankrupt uploaded the same video yesterday

[@BackpackerBen]

🥱 numpty

[@RK-rf8rc]

@@BackpackerBen stop getting aggro with people in the comments, its weak

[@iwavns]

1:22 Ejército: That's the army, not the police. (Probably the Military Police)

[@sergiolandz6056]

Man that looked like bald n bankrupt at 3:57

[@sarahjane8949]

Well they are there together it might of been

[@RK-rf8rc]

@@sarahjane8949 in a relationship?

[@sarahjane8949]

@@RK-rf8rc 🤣🤣🤣 no as buddies travelling

[@2jmjubilee]

You can go to San Francisco and Los Angeles California USA and see the same or worst level of drug use and crime. The best part is you don't need a English translator.

[@darrenwillams3252]

Looks like just another day in Luton lmao😎👊

[@Danny.Hyde2022]

Having lived in Luton for 6 years once, and having been to Santa Fe Bogota, I agree with your statement , both places gave me weird feelings.

[@darrenwillams3252]

@@Danny.Hyde2022 lol I’ve lived in luton also it’s not for everybody lol 👊