I Traveled to the World's Strangest Country

[@twokidsintrenchcoat]

Turkmenistan is NOT as bad as North Korea. For one, there is a LOT of immigration out of the country, meaning citizens _are_ allowed to leave. Its difficult to go through the airport but you can bribe just about anybody. People i know have all left because of the lack of employment or to improve their life quality, no one i know has actually *escaped* the country, most just up and leave. They even return every few years to refresh their passport and visa. I even know people saving money so they can go back and build a house there. I doubt a North Korean citizen would ever go back. They are one of the Turic countries invaded and assimilated by Russia. Their surnames were changed and their graves were destroyed. Now they live under soviet dictatorship but not nearly as bad as North Korea. Also they have free gas but thats really irrelevant if you live under a severe dictatorship. They also do have internet and can access apps illegally, social media is very popular. Anyway its really sad that the citizens have to immigrate and the regime is horrible, also completely a result of ww1 and ww2. Just wanted to give some info.

[@sstaners1234]

Thank you

[@farouqlawal1812]

Thank you for help 🙏🏾.

[@HarryBolsak]

Free gas? Seriously?

[@twokidsintrenchcoat]

@@HarryBolsak its irrelevant but true, doesn’t make things better but gas is completely free.

[@HarryBolsak]

​@@twokidsintrenchcoat as a westerner with 0 perspective on life im going to take that as a win. Surely they all cruise around with free gas with AC turned to max right?

[@marisapollock4703]

This seems like the country equivalent of scrubbing the living room when company is coming over...except you just shoved the mess behind closed doors.

[@giantkrull7688]

True

[@EkaSelalu78]

But at least they have a beautiful living room for a friend... didn't you notice that ?

[@itohan8725]

😂😂😂

[@Wavecurve]

Guide is almost certainly an intelligence agent.

[@luckylawrence9465]

Are they historically linked with turkey?

[@skyteed1141]

@@luckylawrence9465yes same origins

[@axel-fh1ru]

​@@luckylawrence9465 i mean it TURKmenistan

[@LalehanLale]

@@axel-fh1ru word of Turkmen comes from Turcoman a fictitious word made of Anglos...Central Asia is the homeland of Turks some of whom moved to East (China) while some of them moved to west due to climate change founding some small city states in previous centuries then settling in Anatolia...

[@soundknight]

Maybe, I think it’s more likely he has official permission to invite him.

[@RaZhanBreonna]

I love people who vlog places I would never step foot in. lol good job

[@escape_samsara]

I have watched a few vids on Turkmenistan, and I liked yours the best. You made what could have been a boring guided tour into something quite interesting.

[@arashink]

Have you seen John Oliver's story on it?

[@tonics7121]

That city was the most sad place I've ever seen. Imagine creating that emptiness on purpose.

[@vparakhin]

The sultan of Turkmenistan doesn't want the local common people to spoil the views.

[@Philip02K]

@@vparakhinthe sultan I thought the days of caliph were gone

[@vparakhin]

@@Philip02K Not in Turkmenistan. The sultan of Turkmenistan is appointed to rule the country until he dies. Forever.

[@Thor-Orion]

Ashgabat is the most populous city in the country. Over a million people live there. So something very strange is occurring with these guided tours that show no people.

[@soso117]

This country is an introvert's heaven Hahahha.. I'd love to visit it one day, thanks for showing us this part of the world!

[@lisak2283]

Hahaha I commented above its my kind of vacation - no crowds.

[@fannyboni472]

Same! I commented that what people call creepy look like paradise to me! And everything is cheap, gas etc.. i just have to know if its safe for european woman and may seriously look to move out there! 😅

[@mikka8755]

😂😂😂

[@kempkennedy5068]

Forced labor and you can't leave. Yeah, a paradise! SMDH

[@50000DSI]

~LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

[@Starrrydance]

Finally a trip that wont overwhelm me with crowds!

[@tonyhumphries5934]

I was thinking the same dream place is there fishing 😂😂

[@JackSlice]

lol its empty because the gov probably organized the propagands tour

[@viviaeve]

Right?! I would love to go here. I want to travel but also humans are assholes, and I have a lot of children so I really appreciate silence when I can finally have time away. And it sounds like its far more affordable than where I live.

[@MarieWoodward-fs8pq]

Hi Jordan. As weird and strange as this country was, it was quite pretty as well. The monuments were really cool. The tour guide Tim spoke perfect English. It was strange not to see people anywhere. Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you Jordan for sharing and taking me along. I appreciate all you do for this amazing channel

[@CountingCountries]

Agreed. It is a very beautiful place

[@crypto1upteam750]

They are all in the slums and banned from the cities lol. 70% of the population is unemployed and barred from the city. Another big percentage lives in the countryside below the poverty line. Secret police keeps these people out of the city.

[@SmartRobot-wc2fb]

​@@CountingCountries Thanks for the vídeo. Is the country officially open for regular tourists?

[@lisak2283]

After watching this beautiful video, I want an invitation! It looks like my kind of place, no crowds!

[@Tibs_Budapest]

@@CountingCountriesyes what local are not allowed to enjoy. I escaped that dark place. Btw lots of monuments in a country = dictatorship. They might look pretty but if you know their message you can't like them. You either play it safe in your video or you're this naive.

[@azin3002]

I've watched a few videos on Turkmenistan on youtube and I definitely like yours the most. I love your attitude and how genuinely curious and respectful you were throughout the whole video.

[@Taz_D76]

I cannot say it enough that your videos are amazing. Please keep sharing your travels. I hope momma and babies are good 🫶🏼

[@whereismyhossenpfeffer]

Why did you not once in this video ask why it’s so empty everywhere? That seems a pretty fundamental question.

[@jackalina91]

Yeah but they wouldn’t tell the truth anyway! More importantly why didn’t he shine his phone around his room at night to see how many reflections he got? Because absolutely there were cameras everywhere he was 24/7.

[@vparakhin]

I think he wasn't allowed to ask any uncomfortable questions.

[@jebes909090]

@@jackalina91 if you're going to one of these countries you get what you paid for. no point trying to rock the boat.

[@ingeforman6140]

Might be beautiful But if you don't see people, it's creepy

[@ofekmeir2305]

don't you see people in the market and in the village?

[@fannyboni472]

Its doesnt look creepy to me! It look like paradise! Im sick of people! No st pid on their phone screaming beside you on the bus, no one with their horrible 3liter of parfum before you at the register, just silence and peace, enough room for yourself, no .sshole bump into you without apology, no rude dumb dumbs. No uneducated brats with their shoes on the train seat.

[@sandyago4735]

​@ofekmeir2305 not enough to play a team sport.

[@Trump.is.a.nazzii]

How do the restaurants sell food fast enough before it goes bad 😂

[@nestorross4524]

Peace & Quiet

[@whocares5188]

The country is like someone's house and he keeps some servants around

[@carzedclub]

Exactly

[@kobbyprince4272]

Watching from Accra,Ghana on a cold rainy Sunday morning.

[@dcgallin]

Cold???

[@rick-be]

I met a Turkmeni couple on a Aeroflot flight to Moscow They were very nice and they showed me pictures of their house.

[@luanagardner1815]

Then they are on the government's payroll and they're very lucky.

[@rick-be]

@@luanagardner1815 I never thought of that,thanks for the insight-Go Trump!

[@Ichblutestarkundmiristschlecht]

@@rick-bewhat 😂

[@franciscoespejo767]

An agent

[@foxh8er]

@@Ichblutestarkundmiristschlecht I see why Rick was going to moscow now

[@jellystoma]

You won't be arrested but you will be taken to 'Special Parking'.

[@hitm6644]

Very special parking

[@Gr33n3ggs6ndH6m]

“Park” your life.

[@missglow2389]

​@@Gr33n3ggs6ndH6m😂😅😅😅

[@Shifter22]

Ya, what does that mean... Ha

[@eentelefoon8945]

He probably meant impound but didnt know the word

[@ItsLolism]

You can drive a car that isn't white, but only in the villages. You can play videogames anytime. Dogs are only banned from the Capital City. (You obviously don't want a 100-Pound Central Asian Shephard roaming around a nice and soft city.) You have WiFi there, and Social Media is accessed only through VPN. When I went there 4 months ago, it was not empty LOL. Many cars everywhere. I'm not sure if it was only because it was Winter Season. I am personally Ethnic-Turkmen myself. Though I do not live there. 🇹🇲

[@ctmdrivetest789]

hmmmh, he was there for 4days in different place,so where are people, weird anyways, something not normal

[@ItsLolism]

@@ctmdrivetest789 Probably in their homes Lol. I don't think these Turkmens prioritise driving around as much as Americans. Villages usually have small shops for food and snacks. So do Bazaars. Those will be crowded. I also went 4 months ago and there were many cars. So odd how they aren't really seen in the video.

[@Monchis181-he3fy]

@@ItsLolism The drivers are all men because women have a very hard time obtaining driver licenses. Women are not even allowed to be in a car with someone that is not a relative and never after 8pm even with a relative.

[@NOTHING_9009]

There are not so many people there in the capital even in normal times. But in the provinces you can meet kind, helpful and hospitable people at every step. It is a fact!!! Unfortunately this is not available to bloggers((​@@ctmdrivetest789

[@dailydoseofchrist2688]

​@@ItsLolism yeah.......we believe you...

[@O.rhys420]

Tims the nices agent... I mean guide ever 😂

[@mansoors.7492]

10:39 "wow,really flavorful!" *adds salt*

[@TrellsWorld1996]

😂😂😂 seen

[@SueP-D]

I noticed that, too. He had to ask them for salt. Typical American 🙄

[@MatisseStLaurent]

I will probably never get to go there, so thank you for bringing me along.

[@itohan8725]

Same here ❤

[@Sumofabish]

I love how no matter where you go your personality and probably your smile will somehow win people over and they give you free food! I’ve seen a few different videos where people tell you not to pay for the food they are selling on the street, even in some of the poorest countries you manage to pull this off. Thanks for sharing

[@CountingCountries]

Thanks for this comment! People are so kind everywhere

[@NurseSnow2U]

@@CountingCountriesabsolutely a reminder of how beautiful humanity can be!!!

[@dreicollins6448]

And bcoz he’s gorgeous too

[@annie45689]

I enjoyed this very much, thank you so much for sharing.

[@Lad7478]

Hey Jordan so cool I saw Josh do a video on this country. However he didn’t tour it at all it was a flight review in and out. You really gave us a journey regardless if it’s what they wanted you to see. They should be proud of the work you do in giving this very unknown country a positive view. Glad you went for us as I’d never go even as a former charter/schedule flight attendant. Well maybe if I was still your age and the company was paying for it 😂 Great review 👍

[@markfulton4338]

Totaly agree, They have their reasons for how they are and it works for them, its not for us to change but try to understand, if not just live with it. Everything i have seen about Turkmenistan has been positive, just mostly conspiricy nuts doing their thing. Beautiful way to depict the country. The Government there should be proud of your work!

[@donnameyer9424]

Enjoyed this video! There are so many countries now that i have never heard of and i enjoy seeing different cultures. Thank you!!!

[@keffaz]

I was there last September. One of the most memorable places I’ve ever visited. Darvaza at sunrise was definitely a highlight!

[@MarySlack-m2w]

Its such a beautiful country and the people seem to be so sweet. So gorgeous

[@vparakhin]

I didn't see any people in this video. Only his handlers.

[@itsmeanne]

Government minder or not, Turkmenistan looks to be a beautiful country with friendly people and delicious food. I wish I it was more fully open to tourists so that we could learn more about this unique culture/people. I’d absolutely LOVE to visit!!! I’ve always been fascinated by Turkmenistan. Incredibly beautiful and interesting! Great video! Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@williampne]

I worked there,everything is false

[@ArnoldVeeman]

Sure, it’s curated, but it kinda gives you an idea of how Turkmenistan looks like. Thank you for the upload! Really inspiring!

[@saroruhagoswami9202]

Turkmenistan is Like a Version of North Korea

[@Eddo15878]

But better

[@tonykulikovsky]

Only posher

[@ItsLolism]

Hell nah. You trippin'.

[@forlandm]

Yes, including the inherited presidency and the personality cult.

[@charleslord8672]

Without the foliage

[@RaccoonNation]

Wonder if that giant hole that’s been burning for 53 years has anything to do with all the people being missing 😮

[@lilgoofer]

YOU DID NOT SAY THAT 😭😭

[@AjaxXavior]

This is cool Turkmenistan is very interesting but very bizarre love watching these travel videos

[@CountingCountries]

Definitely an interesting place. Thanks for watching!

[@deliabowlen3834]

I saw/heard very few women. Would i be allowed to visit, and what kind of rules would i need to keep to if i could go?

[@teelakovacs208]

That's all I kept wondering too! I barely saw any women anywhere. Looks beautiful, opulent, but deserted :/ Doesn't feel welcoming. Maybe we're wrong, I don't know much about the region. He seemed very gracious and complimentary towards everyone but reception of a woman could be completely different. It closes our experience of the world off in a way male adventurers may not feel. I wonder if other travelers feel that sometimes. Happy travels, cool to see this video, be safe ✌

[@laurenraine]

It's a Muslim country: women are rarely visible in Muslim countries, and have few freedoms.

[@chasingtheAmericanDream]

How much did the entire trip cost?

[@AigulsKitchen]

Awesome tour video about my country 😇Normally it's not empty that much, usually people going out for Picknick out there near those beautiful as called 3 leg building or 8 leg building, and in the Berkarar where you had lunch, it's crowded in the evening. The first traditional hat which is puffy usually groom is wearing once during their wedding (we are celebrating wedding almost for 4 days not including engagement ceremony) the other small hat with embroidery is mostly common and part of uniform at school and at the university but for girls the design and colour is a bit different than boys'. And that shopping place we call as a Russian bazar and idk why but most tourists visiting and shopping there😁 About Kowata, it's a mysterious place for me, and a bit creepy 😅 the water was clean and warm before, idk why there were white things 🤔 About food, you should have tried "Kelle bash ayak" it's a head and legs of sheep, sounds crazy but the taste is amazing, especially tongue and eye balls without the black, "Dograma" from meaning chopping/dicing (bread), you can eat that as a dry way or with soup😋, "Tamdyr somsa" it's like a meat pie but baked in a special oven called Tamdyr... Etc. I enjoyed watching this video

[@ygsv0925]

For some reason this comment is sus

[@realolivertwisted]

@@ygsv0925 perhaps it was the “You should’ve eaten the head, legs, tongue and eyeballs of a sheep.” NO.

[@kempkennedy5068]

You have to get permission from the govt to have a wedding. Were you forced to pick cotton like every citizen was and is? How did you go shopping in a bizarre when all the shops in the city are facades? Whatever... just another ridiculous post about this horrible country with all the pretty marble at the expense of the humanitarian crisis right outside of it.

[@marinaharmon5775]

The least, eyeballs and so on we call it afval in Afrikaans in Southern Africa. Yummie.

[@donjud1]

Thanks for your comments.

[@noellerilleau6529]

Thank you for making this video ! And keeping your spirit so positive even though the weather didn't cooperate. What an interesting place

[@leannenelsen3457]

Cool video. Unique monuments with interesting vibe. Enjoyed watching.

[@riarealness]

This insane 😮😮 I wouldn’t even want to travel there. But it’s ssssooo beautiful the architectural designs are too perfect

[@riarealness]

I would’ve been too scared to post this video. Don’t want the men in black to come knocking at my door in the middle of the night. 😅

[@carzedclub]

​@@riarealness😂 I always try not to write about our government bc I also don't want men in black😅 other ways my friends can't find me tomorrow 😂😂

[@JulietTheGirl]

Wow! Thank you for this video! So many revelations! I really appreciate it! Love from Latvia!

[@lanlymarmita]

I think i prefer to visit the countryside more than the capital.

[@Toywins]

If they allow you...

[@jamilsalim4454]

Not a normal country...the "president for life" and family owns it...they own the people !! (like North Korea) Lots and lots of money because of oil and gas...all controlled by the president, like the kingdom of Brunei....

[@konstantin_troitskiy]

​@@Toywinsthat's not North Korea, they will. And there are some more amazing sights outside the capital, like ancient cities of Merw and Könya-Urganç or stunning Yangikala canyon. I don't know why bloggers don't visit them and hope to see them all by myself, which shouldn't be hard since I live in Moscow and there are direct flights to Așgabat and Turkmenbaşý literally every single day

[@geolyvsevenjonas1761]

Duran and Tim were absolutely awesome

[@natalie1833]

Why would it be that empty? Especially at the mall?

[@EkaSelalu78]

In the video it has been explained that the population is indeed small & many of them immigrate to other places

[@TheUtube666]

Thank you for sharing. Other videos have suggested that they don't have or encourage many tourists to visit so you are indeed fortunate.

[@williamwilliam]

What's the bath/washroom and toilet facilities like at the camp?

[@hxh-nightjade1329]

wow hello Turkmenistan shout out from the Philippines, vlogs like these are awesome thanks

[@gabrielleleclair7254]

I wonder if only one room in the hotel has furniture…

[@vparakhin]

No. It's all bogus. Only for the useful idiotic tourists. This video seems to be nothing but a propaganda piece.

[@windwatcher11]

What a fascinating place! Thank you for exploring it for us!

[@CountingCountries]

Thanks for watching :)

[@anannyapearl9720]

White & gold are really nice ... strange indeed they have no one going to see any of the grandeur.

[@123canadagirl]

It seems weird to see no people at all in such a big city. I guess the government there doesn’t want people to meet foreigners. Are the citizens allowed to travel outside their country? While it looks like a beautiful city it has a North Korean vibe.

[@lipton5428]

Everyone is outside during the evening usually in malls and restaurants, and yes citizens can travel abroad with a visa

[@a_c_e123]

Did you watch the whole video? There's local people in it.

[@vparakhin]

​@a_c_e123 The population of Turkmenistan is six million people. In this video you can see only a handful of them. The Sultan of Turkmenistan, obviously, doesn't want the foreigners to see the abject poverty in which the populace lives.

[@RazielDeTam]

Video slightly misleading) He showed mostly the 'New City', that's a ghost part where nobody is living, only rich citizens. The majority lives in the 'Old City', but it's not so shiny and attractive) Only males can't leave country, after big emigration not long ago, huge threat for economy

[@nuzayerov]

@@RazielDeTam males can leave the country tho

[@johnm7882]

Awsome video Jordan. What a privilege you had visiting Turkmenistan. I wouldn't mind visiting. It's a beautiful place. You also had an extremely nice guide. I realize this video take a lot of work and time but keep them coming. We appreciate you. God bless

[@franklove]

Seems like a beautiful place to visit. Lots of interesting attractions. Too bad it's not as open to tourists as other places.

[@paulhellander2791]

A fascinating and well put together piece on this enigmatic country. I really enjoyed that. Türkmenistan sounds like a real challenge to get to yet you did it. Sag boluň!

[@inan1755]

Check what „Potemkin village” is. You will then realize what Turkmenistan is and how such a projects are deeply embedded in post-Russian/Soviet area.

[@turkmenkamila]

Thank you for visiting our country ❤🎉

[@GlobeDecker]

Thanks for this vid! Planning on going there myself in the next 6-8 months. Any chance you could post or send me contact info for your Turkmen tour company and Tim? Seems like an upright operation and good value for what you paid! Thanks!

[@CountingCountries]

I used Trawelco! They handled my visa for me and were really good to work with. Here is their contact info: email: [e-mail] Whatsapp:[phone]

[@GlobeDecker]

@@CountingCountries Thank you!

[@badrimadani]

very interesting I enjoyed thanks

[@SaltStorm007]

SUPER SKETCHY to hear you need all that cash & that they don’t take cards anywhere.....glad you were good💯 3:09 Saw the silver one and was wondering what was up until the driver said “White, Silver, Gold”.... He said that ‘NO’, with SUPREME CONFIDENCE when asked about leaving the laptop....that would have been a cool social experiment.

[@lisak2283]

You're right, he should have left something

[@dcgallin]

Very cool not sketchy that you have.to.use cash! Cash is king!

[@edstjames2779]

Thanks for making a positive video of Turkmenistan. I am not from there, but all the vids on the internet just make fun about how strange the country is. They are what they are and we should respect it and enjoy it.

[@sandraf425]

it's not unique, it's staged, u were "guided" to where u can and can't go

[@sf8638]

They did the same thing to yes theory when they went there. That’s just scary having somebody follow you everywhere you go.

[@n3wt]

Interesting

[@kathywiseley4382]

As are all the residents that live there.

[@BakesSunlight7]

It’s like going to North Korea and thinking all the businesses and people you meet are real. Just think about it, what business is a roadside vendor getting next to a swimming spot that has no other traffic besides him? The workers in the hotels & restaurants are probably real people those.

[@dani-E-L]

Yeah, everything that happenes outside your true democracies shitholes countries has to be false or staged.

[@V-Voiceless]

Beautiful country, what do you want more than this. When some people in Libya were conviced that democracy is the best and better than their then system under Gaddafi. A country that was the 1 producer of crude in the world, a country with one of the best economy in Africa and in the world but those people decided to revolt against the government which they succeeded. Democracy is currently being run in Libya but people now expressing what thay feel is their freedom killing each other, hunger is every in the country, prostitution is increasing every day, human trafficking and weapons dealing is rampant. Think wise and chose the best system that can move your country forward. A lot of African countries have chosen to copy America's system of governing but poverty is now killing them because it's not relating to their way of lives.

[@EkaSelalu78]

😆😆😆😆😆😄😄😄😄😂😂😅😅😅😅😅 That's the True !!

[@stuartwatkins171]

Are there any bars?

[@remcohoman1011]

20:54 Sorry to ask..where or how is toilet use working there, like in the yurt camp. Handy to bring toiletpaper/ Or is it available there.. Looks awesome, great video, and the hospitality, though not many people seen.. Amazing experience. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@itohan8725]

Good questions

[@MexicoAdventurer]

I'm planning a trip. It's about $2,500 to $4000 USD for a guide for the 5 days. It's $101 USD for your 5-day visa and covid test. Hotels can average $50 USD to $180 USD. I'd like to talk to the government about having a yearly bicycle race to boost their economy and promote tourism, from Turkmenbashi on the Caspian Sea on down to Ashgabat. Probably September would be the best time for that.

[@saqwert]

Азіатська країна. Править єю якийсь бай. Всі всіх бояться. Ніколи не хотів би там жити...

[@faradaycool4058]

I don't know if it was sensitive to delve into, but are there cultural nuances, including restrictions, that can be explored? Great great video I like it!

[@giantkrull7688]

Don’t take pictures. You have to get an ok from the guide before any picture can be taken

[@frogmouth]

The light coloured cars do not overheat like black grey and navy

[@changotv5847]

So what? You should still be able to choose what color car you want. Stop making excuses for dictators

[@jamiemiesler322]

Very reminiscent of Pyongyang, North Korea to be honest. Minus all the people made to look happy & like they’re having a “great time”. I mean where are all the people?? It is beautiful but…. there’s something very sad about this place.

[@UnehistoiresurTerre]

Hi ! Thanx for this great video. Could you tell me which company you booked a tour with ? Would you recommand it ?

[@Willmillion1]

you make me so curious to know more about this country its beautiful and worth to visit

[@LnyMts]

All these expensive shops in expensive houses with expensive lighting that probably stays powered during the night too, while the population is living in villages with no access to most luxuries other countries take for granted. Beautiful country with beautiful people but it's haunting to think of what could've been.

[@ZoomZoomMX3]

The people there are so poor they can't afford even the gasoline that's cheaper than water. Most homes have no running water. This country has been so badly run it's dying.

[@jorgesilvaolmos1870]

Hi, can you give us the name of the guide tour or the name of company tour? thanks!!

[@JaneWilson-s8x]

John Oliver on next week tonight did a whole program about the président. North korea's got nothing on him

[@janusconner3710]

Scary AF. Turkmenistan is that. YIKES 😳

[@janusconner3710]

An empty city of white with absolutely no people😢 WTF???

[@thelema3278]

Still I’d choose Turkmenistan over North Korea

[@kristinabliss]

​@@thelema3278 Underrated comment. You say so much between one line. Well done.

[@sheepdog1102]

What a place. The food really looks good and everything is so clean and I like the fact that you can leave your bag and no one will steal it!😊

[@JayRich456]

I would not want to go there. All White bldg and cars, no random persons walking down the street or anywhere!! Seems like a creepy sci-fi movie 😮

[@JacqBLUEjay]

Thanks for showing us this secretive place. We can learn about countries of our planet through such videos. Of course here is one perspective.

[@shelleyhender8537]

It would have been more fascinating to meet the people in the villages and towns…explore their history, heritage, and culture than stare at large white buildings and an open pit of methane burning. However, I’m glad you enjoyed yourself and received great hospitality to those who cooked and offered traditional homemade food. Cheers!😊

[@vparakhin]

The local common people are not allowed to interact with foreigners, it seems.

[@necroplastful]

This toor seemed extremely guided.

[@kgraham5820]

Wow. It’s such a young country! I wonder if the people of the country fear Russia doing to them what they’re doing to Ukraine… by the way… thank you for taking us along on your amazing travels!

[@elenarossignoli]

PROBABILMENTE ESSENDO UNO STATO EX URSS ABBIANO TIMORE DELLA RUSSIA DI OGGI...😬

[@pambrown8692o]

The irony of dogs being banned when they have a gold statue of a dog. 😂

[@chouavue9056]

7:10, what is the manuscript that is not allowed to be photoed? Anyone has a clue or link to what it is?

[@asdepiqueyt]

How did you start travelling so much? I'm an online entrepreneur so I can work from anywhere, but planning and travelling so much feel so overwhelming! I'd love to do the same as you :)

[@debbieforhim7800]

I'm so glad I found your channel! I can explore the world from the comfort of my American home and see all your adventures. I'm amazed at Turmenistan! That is not at all how I imagined it: I pictured a Bedouin kind of rural living in the desert. But where are the people in the city???!!! Very odd.

[@steefduijn9508]

Cool video man! I checked for some flights to Turkmeni from Istanbul and wow they are so expensive all the time. Like extreme. Why is this?

[@jamesofficial6829]

Its to keep the poor out of the country. These countries want rich people to come in with their cash. A lot of these countries have sanctions placed upon them and this is how they make a portion of their money to help the economy.

[@Elecjester]

that statue with the big hat & the khopesh looked like a boss

[@Susie_86]

Wow, everyone is just judging the country in the comments. Sometimes, just observing is okay. Nice video!

[@lenaannis8787]

Exactly... Dont judge whatever you dont understand...

[@kempkennedy5068]

I have every right to judge authoritarian totalitarian regimes that horribly suppress their people, force them into labor, and forbid them from leaving. Get bent!

[@rick-be]

@@lenaannis8787 Everyone judges everything all the time,it's called"thinking".

[@lenaannis8787]

@@rick-be No thinking is to get your body fm the couch and educate your self

[@RedWaveRedWave]

Can't really have anything that nice for the public in the US... too many disrespectful people

[@garyyoung3367]

There is one of those huge non stop fires in Pennsylvania, but it's underground

[@Zapgro7629]

You said you now had more questions than answers. I got one. How about WHY THERE ARE NO PEOPLE?! Seems really obvious.....

[@EkaSelalu78]

In the video it has been explained that the population is indeed small & many of them immigrate to other places 🙄🙃 come on, wake up

[@donjud1]

Amazing place, thank you for sharing.

[@aaronharthun3602]

Good video, What was on the writing on that thing that they said not to film?

[@hamzah6251]

Agree. I tried to pause and read it but it’s too blurry

[@Yi2023Xu]

Really enjoys your contents. Just 1 little thing, you might want to mentions the trips tour/guides or friends or associates or buddies whatever the relationship are, for theirs guides big thanks to them 🎉🎉

[@EA00000]

It is North Korea of Central Asia ! If you go outside the city you will see tru story !

[@OutWestRedDirt]

True

[@vparakhin]

The Turkmenistan government most likely won't allow the foreigners to go outside the city. It as phoney as a three-dollar bill.

[@saipanscott6276]

Fantastic video man. Looks like a great trip. How did you book the guide? Keep up the great work.

[@kbv.10]

I am from Turkmenistan and I miss my home country 😢

[@Beewesst]

How is it living over there?

[@Es_tjb]

Where are you locatrd now

[@donjud1]

I would love to read your comments about it.

[@sincity5268]

how did you leave

[@ImaginarySusan]

Why did you leave?

[@NipapornP]

Very interesting. Especially as an experienced chef (Thai), all the food looks quite unique and very delicious. Thanks for showing us! ;)

[@BrotherWells]

I think Centralia, PA is a bit more creepy in terms of the environment and atmosphere around it. Mine fire has been burning since 1962 and its expected to continue for 250 more years and a whopping 4 people still live there according to a census recently

[@formulabravium1873]

I look forward to seeing your evolution as you travel to more and more countries. Saludos!

[@FlyWithVeiga]

So jealous that you went! You've been on a hot steak with your travel destinations!! Keep going bro!

[@CountingCountries]

Trying to tell better and better stories 🙏🏽

[@danaleanne38]

Is that a pyramid in the background?

[@brianl5631]

Nothing screams 'Merica' like a backwards ball cap.