I was ROBBED, they cut my bike... mE 21 🇱🇧

[@tarazan3456]

It seems they (1 or 2 of them) were trying to arrange for you to get robbed by somebody else and split the proceeds (without you knowing it, or figuring it out later on) That is why they let you film them, and always tried to show how nice they were... It could have worked if they did not make 2 mistakes: -they got greedy and took part of the money ($400), and you noticed it -they over-sabotaged your bike to the point that you noticed it my 2 cents.

[@KinoYves]

Wow, I never thought that someone else was supposed to rob me, in my mind they were gonna rob me themselves, but I think that you are completely right, it's much smarter this way, and it definitely explains why they let me film them, and how enthusiastic they were about the filming. It also explains why they only took part of the cash in my bags, and the way they let me go from their house despite the bike being sabotaged, and what the half bald Hadi said when I left by surprise: "good luck"... This "good luck" always remained very mysterious to me, but now it's all clear! And yeah, you are completely right about their two mistakes, without these two mistakes, I would have naively ridden down the Beqaa valley, and then I was surely gonna get properly robbed, that's 100% sure. I am really glad I took this minibus, and that they didn't know that I could fold my bike. It's so great that I was able to just vanish from the Beqaa, without them being able to understand how I could do that, it makes me so happy just to think about them, or those supposed to rob me, looking for me everywhere in the Beqaa, while I was already in Beirut. And now I really appreciate Hadi's phone calls when I was in Beirut, when he was saying all the time "where are you, where are you???"... as if I was gonna tell him... Thank you very much for your comment, it clarifies almost everything.

[@kmo2959]

@@KinoYves That jerk had the nerve to call you to see where you were?!? What an idiot he is, like you were going to wave a flag, "Here I am!". Truthfully Yves, I think you escaped death, so many places they could have gotten rid of your trike and body. No one would ever find you or know who they were. So glad you made a good get away!

[@KinoYves]

@@kmo2959 Yes, he had the nerves to call me for that... And well, I can't be sure of what was their plan for me, but for sure it was very bad, and that's why I wanted to publicly shame those guys, because these guys are truly dangerous. They are not just random basic thieves.

[@kmo2959]

@@KinoYves They truly did not have the best intentions. Merci beaucoup for responding so fast! It is very late here, going on to 3:30am, so I have to get some beauty sleep, although that might take a hundred years worth. 😀 Bonsoir.

[@JWPRODUCTIONS2025]

@@KinoYves I honestly think you are very lucky.

[@Gustavo-Ayres-Lima]

I don't know how it works in France, but in Brazil, my mother always said not to trust strangers. I'm glad nothing bad happened to you. God bless you.

[@ironspider9026]

In my country mothers also tell their children not to trust strangers unless of course you have youtube channel and need content 🤭

[@xbarb7226]

I'm sorry this happened to you. I've been watching your videos and you are so kind. Glad you kept going!

[@desitravelr]

fellow cyclist here, who survived robbery attempts in south africa (they're much more violent). on top of all the precautions you are already taking, my suggestion would be to keep a dummy phone, wallet and pouch with some random printouts as well - so that if at all this happens again, you'll be able to secretly save your actual wallet and pouch

[@KinoYves]

Interesting, yeah, that's a very good idea. Thank you very much for the advice.

[@KinoYves]

As I plan to go to south africa, I am wondering what happened to you? Did some people just tried to randomly rob you on the road outside of the cities, or was it while going through a city?

[@desitravelr]

@@KinoYves it happened twice. The first, just outside cape town, time a guy came running to me and suddenly grabbed my handlebar to stop me, while there was another group running towards me from the shanty nearby. Because this happened during daytime on an open road, nearby passing truck driver started honking loudly when he saw my struggle, they all ran back after that. In the second attempt, near a town called Springbok, a group tried to snatch away things from my moving bike. I caught speed and fled off. all in all, africa is a continent of extremes, this will definitely be one of the highlights of your life (for both good and bad reasons lol). one simple rule you can try to follow is that never leave your bike out of sight - even in villages. love your videos man - keep em coming!

[@KinoYves]

@@desitravelr thank you very much for the explanation and for the advice. I guess I have to be ready to face a similar situation at some point.

[@je7647]

Yes certainly prepare if ur going to SA it’s inevitable there bro be careful

[@Recumbenttrike]

You are lucky. I was kidnapped in Mali and lost my trike and all my equipment. And I was kidnapped for 20 months. I lived for 20 months in the Sahara desert under a tree with chains on my feet at night.

[@sharinglanguage]

I just have just heard you talking about it in a video. That was a very extreme experience, glad you made it out at some point.

[@kolobagale3779]

Sorry for that. West Africa is generally safe despite what is happening these last years.

[@hellohello8556]

That sounds like quite a adventure. I'm glad your safe now. 🙏

[@Recumbenttrike]

@@hellohello8556 yes One of greatest adventure of my life

[@FirstLast-cb3nt]

​@@kolobagale3779actually the east is the safe side and generally the west of Africa is dangerous

[@SAPPERBRAVO]

Youve got guts mate. Love your videos. 8 years of of my life in the Army, ive learned long ago that humans are scum in general. Since the dawn of time. Unfortunately all the good in this earth has always been outdone by the bad. Take care out there. Stay safe always aware brother. 🤙🏾

[@rakpak8290]

Well defenitely not me. I am very religious and wouldn’t harm anyone or steal a penny from someone. If this guy came as a tourist to my country I would invite him and offer him all the hospitaly I have to offer

[@Mugzchunch]

Your assumption that most of humanity is inherently bad is dangerous

[@_9287ArmyMan]

Right things you are saying

[@SHAEE7000]

اعتقد ان الجيش قد اثر بطريقة تفكيرك ربما لانك قتلت احد او قتل احدهم صديقك في الجيش فاصبحت تكره البشر

[@SAPPERBRAVO]

@@rakpak8290 you are one of the light of good in this world brother. And everyone should follow the same. 🙏

[@adotca]

I'm glad you were out of their area safe, and so sorry you had to go through this :(

[@casualcarl8460]

Wow! That looked very terrifying.😬You did a great job of getting out of there. You really do well under stress Yves. I am so sorry that happened to you. Thanks for taking the time to film and share. Really good reflection at the end in front of the cedar mural. I wish you continued peace and safety as you move forward! 🙏

[@KinoYves]

Yeah, I was terrified. And I trust myself a lot regarding getting out of problematic situations, but I should be careful with the amount of trust I put in myself.

[@Darkness-ie2yl]

safe in Beirut is funny to hear

[@rubenvaldes7392]

I just returned from a solo trip to Lebanon. I took mini busses up through the coast and to Baalbek by myself. I loved the country and the people. Unfortunately they are struggling very badly right now with hyperinflation and the energy crisis. Even then, I felt safe. The only time that I felt uneasy was in Baalbek. I understood that it is an area controlled by Hezbolla before I went, but the city just had a different feel to it. More lawless. Anyways made it back safely and can't wait to return to Lebanon. I really hope their situation gets better soon.

[@KinoYves]

Still it's an awesome country to visit

[@rubenvaldes7392]

@@KinoYves Definitely! Those ruins are amazing!

[@snowsior621]

In the previous video I saw I was shocked how people are friendly and open, and during this video I understood how just a one scoundrel family can leave bad experience about the whole country, we have to be сareful

[@Jughead24]

Friendly until you put the money away...let's be honest

[@BrandNew777]

Exactly, certain communities have it ingrained within them to appear truthful knowing full well they will st@b you in the back at the same time

[@faisalarain8448]

Exact thing happened to me last week in Lebanon where local guy invited me to his home and I met his family and later drove me around and stole my money. On top of that the guy start threatening me and ask for more money. I went to the police and they were no help. I just arrived back to Rome couple of days ago. It was a nightmare

[@KinoYves]

Really sorry that it happened to you as well.

[@jc1531997]

In which area were you?

[@ANBAR-1995]

Why do these lousy countries go?😞😑 You have Switzerland, you have a lot of new countries.

[@manchagojohnsonmanchago6367]

@@ANBAR-1995 because of adventure.. you can have switzerland but it becomes tiresome its interesting to see different cultures even if ther eis bad things you encounter good things too..

[@skepticalline789]

Glad you Left that place Healthy and alive , Really glad i found this channel

[@MK1l]

Hey. That's a crazy video to watch I really felt for you. To be honest as a Lebanese I wouldn't think about going to the rural parts of Bekaa even though I have friends who reside in Beirut but originally from Bekaa and invite me there but I politely decline. You were very lucky to be honest that the outcome was only damage and theft because they're not only thugs but the area is completely outlaw and its VERY dangerous. The outcome could have been much much worse. My humble advice is to be careful where you're going.

[@KinoYves]

Oh yeah, I am very happy of the outcome. Somehow I managed to escape with just a few "scratches", so to say.

[@josharnold7247]

It's gonna take one of these youtubers to die and then everyone will stop believing in tourism for these countries full stop. It's a shame. Please be careful

[@daniyalbbd5281]

I thought Bekaa is safe

[@Sim-po1mc]

@@daniyalbbd5281 the place could be safe, its the people that make it dangerous and how often you will face this shitfaces that think they are smarter, i feel bad for you and as a Portuguese living in France i recognize your french accent eheh safe trips and you are brave sir

[@fraaggl]

yes exactly like not going to the ENTIRE middle east would be a good idea...

[@danahsutton101]

You escaped with the most valuable thing, your life. Good luck with your adventures.

[@256ugkalix3]

Indeed

[@shroukabozid]

I am very sorry and sad, Eve, because of what happened to you in terms of deception, theft and vandalism, but make sure that every country has good people and really bad people. I really wish you good luck in your adventures and your beautiful travel, which we really enjoy watching, and return to your country well❤❤❤

[@dinahu.s.a.2663]

I am glad you managed to escape safely. They might not just rob you, but kidnappings for ransom are becoming a common occurrence in Beqaa/Baalbeck region. The riders in the bus were trying to tell you they are Syrian refugees. Hope you stay safe and well in your future trips.

[@KinoYves]

Kidnappings, wow... that's very bad. Yeah, good that I managed to escape. It was a good lesson, now I try to be more cautious.

[@richardhe5973]

Hopefully there's a Liam Neeson of KZbin that can make a video of rescuing you if you get kidnapped

[@SSDQ8]

ت

[@Jughead24]

Ohh..what a great culture....ever wonder why we live better, longer.....?

[@galaxymoon3920]

@@Jughead24 its country with falling economy so expect everything and every country had its negative

[@jerryswallow]

Sorry this happen to you mate, take care, be safe! Love your vids.

[@بغدادحبيبتي-ز1ص]

هذا الفرق بين العراق وبين باقي الدول عندما زرت العراق تمشيت في اسوء الاماكن ولم يتعرض لك اي شخص لاننا بلد امن

[@LM-pk4uo]

that bus was scary too, I wouldn't trust all this guys and the bus driver may just rob you. glad you are ok through this!!

[@lucysLifee]

maybe, but it local bus which work regularly

[@husamhiary5717]

The guys in bus are syrian refugee according to what they say.

[@tammcscotti]

All laughing and joking... stuff nightmares are made of 😂😂

[@sb.5vm]

Nah man the bus seemed funny and friendly.... Two dudes from syria randomly trying to communicate with a French dude on a bus in Lebanon

[@05erscharlatan31]

You sounds very weak

[@JoeCitizensBlues]

You're a kind and open minded person. Unfortunately, people take advantage of that. BUT, nice survival skills man. You didn't freak out and got the fuck out of Dodge.

[@johnbuckley8099]

These people should need ro be reigned in. I'm sure the locals know who they are. Shame on these criminals! They are giving the nice and kind people of Lebanon a bad name and may deprive them of tourist revenue. It still would not stop me from going there. Bad experiences can happen in any country. I'm certain the people of Lebanon are disgusted with this behaviour.

[@wcronin7307]

Enjoying all your videos. Now starting from scratch, when you first began your journey from France. I actually just returned from a 18 day trip to France with my daughter. We stayed for a while near Paris (Massy) did side trips to Nice (4 nights), Monaco and Cannes (day trips from Nice) and then a 3 night stay in Lourdes. Did a lot of walking. Enjoyed the Eiffel Tower, the catacombs, Roman ruins in Paris, cruise on the Seinne and also visited the grave of Vincent Van Gogh. Enjoyed every moment.!

[@suziperret468]

Wow what a scary situation you escaped from! Your videos that I’ve watched show people that are happy to see you on your adventure, but there is that small chance that you may cross paths with evil . Keep up your guard.

[@anam814]

I’m so sorry for what happened to you, I believe this happened for a reason so that you take it as a lesson to not trust everyone who shows friendliness to you and invites you to their house. Btw the first family that you met in Lebanon were super nice.

[@KinoYves]

Indeed, lesson learned

[@z.alvarez1315]

So sorry you had this experience. I’m glad they didn’t cause you bodily harm.

[@hussein-irak]

I'm in love with your videos, i just can't stop watching them, thank you a lot and good luck for your next trips !

[@KinoYves]

😁😁😁

[@SHAEE7000]

@@KinoYves هل حصلت لك تجربة مماثلة في العراق

[@reema3369]

I am glad that you are safe. I think you should do some research before going to any area because some areas are safer and better than others. Such as in LA or any other city, some areas are so dangerous, and some others are safe.

[@quraandose]

i am so glad you are safe now, honestly such a terrifying incident

[@KinoYves]

Yes, I was terrified when I escaped.

[@quraandose]

@@KinoYves i am from baalback but me myself would never visit such remote village and trust these people who look like drug addicts and thieves, whatever what's important now is that you are thankfully safe, and I am just sad you didn't have a good experience with baalback and you didn't meet its truly welcoming people. In Baalback protecting your guest and offering him?her all kinds of love and respect is one of our most important values but these disgusting people didn't do so, what a shame

[@أبيريحانةقلبي-ظ7م]

ياالهي كم انت شخص لطيف ومتواضع ومحترم.. شاهدت الفيديو السابق واحسست ان هناك شيء ما يُخطط لك على المرء ان يكون حذراً.. تملك قلباً طيباً.. اتمنى ان تكون أكثر حذرا في المرات القادمة. اتمنى لك التوفيق ترفع لك القبعة لكل ماتحمله من انسانية داخل قلبك الكبير ❤️

[@JWilkins-lo3gg]

Oh my God, what a kind, humble and respectful person you are. I watched the previous video and felt that something was being planned for you One has to be careful. You have a good heart. I hope you will be more careful next time. I wish you success Hats off to you for all the humanity you carry inside your big heart ❤

[@dondulah]

Hello Yves, I am from another part of the Beqqa Valley. Most of the people in the area are nice, even in Baalbek, however there is a disproportionate amount of thugs in this part of the country vs other areas. These were clearly Lebanese "clan" members of the Beqqa. They may support Hezbollah, but do not take orders from, they have their "own thing" and their own rules they play by. These guys do think they are smarter than you, and I believe they did want to rob you, but do not think they would harm you. Just my opinion. Glad you had fun in other parts. If you want to go to a Shiite area, I would go to the south. I don't think you would have these types of issues there.

[@the0arabian]

They are clearly not related to hezbollah.. They are Sunni Bedouins... And I think you are also sunni and need to glue every bad thing to hezbollah..

[@Georgio476]

@@the0arabian Yeah Hez.b doesn't need anyone to glue anything on it. Their repertoire speaks for itself.

[@cccbb89767]

@@the0arabian how can you 2 still fight with each other about stupid believes where no one could prove that he is right … ppl like you are the explanation why we will have always wars

[@alimohammed4709]

@@the0arabian the guy said nothing wrong. You need to chill out. He clearly implied hezbollah wouldn’t approve of this

[@the0arabian]

@@alimohammed4709 yes I know he implied that. But he saw clearly they are Bedouins sunnis.. So nothing to do with hezbollah, to bring its name to the scene.

[@williamkelley6023]

Brother - don’t allow anyone to strong arm you. I’m glad you got away, but it makes us tourist an easier target. Much love.

[@ars8363]

Please be careful wherever you are because your safety is important to us ♥️

[@guimagie]

Wish you all the best for rest of your trip. From watching all this I don't think those guys planned anything bad for you. If they did they would have done it. However someone did stole your money and your fear of unknown was justified. I did share of my own travels long ago, money and documents were always kept in small traveling pouch on my chest, exept when I showered. Your journey is entertaining even without major drama. Most attractive aspect of your video travel journal is for viewrs to see goodness in random people you met in all these different countries. Keep it going!

[@KinoYves]

Thank you, and as you saw in my first videos with them (as long as I was oblivious of the stealing and the sabotage), I never had the intention to show anything bad about them, so I do prefer to show when I meet good people. But I also don't want to falsely show that everyone is good in this world, so if something bad happens to me, I will show it as well. Regarding this video, I really think that most of the family was genuinely nice, especially the parents, but also all the neighbors. And stealing is something very very bad in Islam, that's why, in my mind, as long as all my stuff was in the house of the parents, the guys were not able to take anything from me except some cash, because their parents would have kicked them out of the house if they would have taken other objects. So in the house, I was completely safe, thanks to Islamic rules. So the stealing did not scare me, it just showed me that they were not good people. What scared me a lot is the fact that they cut my rack. They obviously cut my rack with a purpose (you don't cut someone's rack just for the fun of cutting it). If my rack is cut, then I can't carry bags anymore on my bike, then I will need someone's help to carry my bags to go to Baalbek or somewhere else, and then someone who has guns, who already took money from me, will help me, and will be with me and all my stuff, far from the eyes of the family... and that is very scary. So even though this area seems lawless, these people do have a law, it's the Islamic law, and for me, cutting my rack was their way to meet me away from the eyes of the Islamic law (in this case, their family, their neighbors). Well, that's why I felt the urge to escape. And just to add something that Westerners usually don't know, a good Muslim will always be nice to a traveler, because respecting and entertaining a guest is very important in Islam, the Guest somehow helps the Host connect to God.

[@saraessaily]

You should be careful who you trust wherever you go. Also, whichever country it is, be careful! You need a local travel companion! Lebanon is extremely bad these days, people are hungry, in pain and broke!

[@ThexXxXxOLOxXxXx]

Yes he's dumb to even come to lebanon at such a time and not just that he want to like the most dangerous zones in the whole country like he fucked up bad.

[@YahudiDestroyer]

Let him let him he will see with his own eyes !

[@WaAaAaAaW]

They don't look broke at all and they have plenty of food. Let's be real. They are just scumbags.

[@abdullahalshehri9128]

Sorry to hear that. Look at the bright side, this what makes your journey unforgettable and unique, Good and bad things could happen. Glad that you’re finally safe

[@merlegouveris3166]

Baalbek is historically an incredible area and I just think that with rife unemployment criminality has increased. It's tragic. Lebanon is a beautiful country. Love the people but I haven't been there recently. Hope you safe now!!

[@kennyk4134]

They would have probably recommended someone to fix your bike when you noticed it , then charged you a fortune .but you noticed , never said anything and left before their plan went into action. I glad you were ok in the end .

[@KinoYves]

That does make sense, it could have been the outcome.

[@JG-ke7gj]

Seem like you got one of those valuable life lessons where you gain experience but escape virtually unharmed with just the shock and a few dollars lighter. This will keep you safer in the future.

[@KinoYves]

Very true

[@Djamelkarim]

Be careful, my friend. You always find scum and thieves in these countries full of wars and conflicts.

[@loksterization]

Glad that you're safe to tell the story. And it's good to know which places to avoid visiting. Such places are harming themselves, because less tourists will go there in the future. Seems like this place is not as friendly and safe as for example Basra in Iraq.

[@a_z9174]

despite this difficult experience in Lebanon , but when the police in Egypt prevented Mr. Yves from riding and using his bike and detained him for a while in the hotel , he described Iraq as one of the most dangerous countries in the world even though he was not exposed to such a situation during his stay in Iraq , on the contrary , the security forces hosts him in their headquarters when it was late and escorted him with their car to safety .

[@AbiyeKetema]

Why do you think he is doing that? I don't think he has bad motive about Iraq or gain anything by saying bad things about Iraq.

[@loksterization]

@@AbiyeKetema I don't know what his motives are.

[@AbiyeKetema]

@@loksterization look I agree about saying things about those guys bad things based on assumption or suspicion especially blasting them on the web. From reading some of these comments most locals agreed with him until you said something. I don't think he is meaning bad about the place in general, he is only showing his frustration and fear about what happened to him.

[@runzligerrudiger1355]

Alleine so weit weg von zuhause kann gefährlich sein ! ❤️

[@rudigermuller8291]

Hello Ives, you can be glad, that you met these guys. Certainly you would have had much more trouble if you had continued your journey through this area. May be, you wouldn't be alive anymore! I discovered your channel some weeks ago and I love it! I wish you good luck for your plans and hopefully you only meet nice people! All the best to you Rüdi

[@flower9144]

I'm so sorry Yves for what was happened to you.. I'm lebaneese (muslim shiit) and I tell you that hospitality is a high value in Lebanon (all lebanon).. those guys are thief.. but the people in baalebek are so good, also in Mountaign, Tripoli, Beirut, Daheye, South of lebanon like Nabetieh, Tyre.. so I hope you can visit Lebanon another time and meet other real honest and good people.. "mes saluts" Yves

[@flower9144]

La ville du Baalebek est hors du danger.. je suis du Sud.. bien venu au Liban 🤗

[@KinoYves]

Merci, and except this experience, I had a great time in Lebanon.

[@flower9144]

@@KinoYves 🌷

[@onlymelodic109]

Well I haven't checked the rest of the videos of this incident but let's just say that I believe that karma will keep up with them faster than you ride. For any Lebanese people or authorities in the area taking notice of this, please pay them a visit and explain how disgraceful was what they did or planned to do to their guest who was at their mercy. Glad you're safe.

[@KinoYves]

True, in the end, they will pay for what they did during a long time.

[@revy_moto]

That was fucked up, but you did the right thing getting out while you could. Definitely a close one.

[@blackpillspear2592]

You have balls of steel, my friend. Respect.

[@chenar82]

I was shocked 🤬🤬. Why you left money in the bag , you should keep it with you all the time !!

[@mrFoxYou1]

wow what an adventure, glad you got out of that situation alright

[@ХристоЯмболиев-в2ц]

You're a kind and open minded person. Unfortunately, people take advantage of that. BUT, nice survival skills man.

[@pepsihamburger640]

I am sorry for what happened to you in Lebanon. The good news is that they did not harm you and you are fine now

[@KinoYves]

Indeed, in the end I was lucky enough to escape unhurt.

[@LearnSpanishWorld]

Wow. For a moment I thought I was seeing Ricky Martin vlogging! ...You've got some great videos amigo. New follower here :)

[@terryhughes7349]

Glad you made it out of a hairy situation. That was terrifying episode.

[@Okenyyahya]

It's good you escaped with your life and I know you have prepared for this kind of risk and in any case it's part of the adventure and you have nothing to lose really.we are happy you are still in one piece and sharing your beautiful experience with us🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jugoslavnamljidjiu9021]

I am glad that you escape from dangerous people they are bad people not poor at all, true poor people are safe people, but that is a part of adventure at least you have what to talk one day to your kids or grandsons. Your really big adventure wish you best

[@KinoYves]

Thank you!

[@IansOddInterests]

You are braver man than those so called “men” who stole from you. All you can do is pity them and think of all those many kind people in the Middle East who gave you food, friendship and shelter for free.

[@fchow8652]

travelling alone is dangerous, lucky you got away unhurt. Take care Mr Yves

[@snowyteddy]

Sorry to hear that mate. My family always tell me to be vigilant when going out that way.

[@ars8363]

Please be careful because your safety is important to us 🥺🙏🏻

[@MukesharugoMarieClaire]

I am from rwanda and I am happy that you are safe in rwanda

[@moecentral759]

I am from Baalbeck. You shouldn't kept your money in your purse in your pocket. You must have known it is a very dangerous place before you even went there, I would never trust another family even here in the USA, let alone there or even any other country I just don't feel safe. There are a lot of reputable hotels you can stay in through out lebanon, you should only look for those. Some people are saying it can be someone else, but how can it be someone else and the family didn't hear them? They must have needed an electric cutting machine and it does make loud noise. Try getting in contact with police, or hopefully this video gets shared enough and they are arrested.

[@KinoYves]

Yes, I knew it was a dangerous place, I decided to take the risk, but I guess the level of risk was too high. And yes, only the family knew that the bike was in their house, and there is nobody else in the neighborhood, so it can only be them.

[@frostflower5555]

@@KinoYves What kind of people would cut the metal from your bike? I can't understand this. Did they want you to have an accident? They ate with you and showed you around the village. Whoever was behind this has a double face.

[@KinoYves]

@@frostflower5555 of course those who did that have a double face. As I was filming them, they had to look as nice as possible, and I thought that the camera was also kind of protecting me. With the guy asking me several times which exact road I was gonna take, it's very clear that they wanted to rob me. For their exact motive, I have no idea, probably partly greed, and also, why not do it if you can use guns against a defenseless cyclist... this region is lawless.

[@ابوالليثعربيلبنانيوبكلفخرناصري]

@@frostflower5555 they are a disgrace, cowards…

[@LenBranson]

wow... Yves.. how gentle courageous you are!!! Wish there were more people on this planet like you....

[@sousekkrzewicki8747]

I’m so sorry 😢 there is good and bad in us all. Thank God you are ok. Please stay safe 🌺

[@husseinb9688]

You need to have a local guide my freind. Its dangerous to travel in rural areas alone in the middleast . There are war and poverty and one must be careful. I wish you safe journey.

[@the_tech_trend]

I'm not an Arab but but I know Arab people are very respectful for their guests, and they offer you anything they have. That's why the lady was offering you many food

[@yagami351]

agree with that

[@modyworldmody4297]

Lebanon is land of thugs

[@SpikyDane]

Sad to see, but of course no country is bandit free. Glad you're safe.

[@louisep4805]

Please don't tell people you carry cash. I am glad you are safe. They are out of order doing that to you. I hope the mother reads them the riot act.

[@Westley76]

What a problem that could have been. You did well to escape. God be with you, AND KEEP YOU SAFE!

[@McCalifornia]

10:00 That was the biggest RELIEF MOMENT

[@JaYoeNation]

finding Aluminum welders is a pain in the butt... especially when you are in escape mode... i felt your anxiety thru the video..

[@hussein-irak]

sorry for what happened to you, be more careful next times, best wishes !

[@KinoYves]

Yes, I am more careful now.

[@elontrudeau]

You did the right thing to get out of their asap and relax for a couple of weeks.

[@tillykelp9744]

Phew... that was scary! I am amazed that you were able to keep a cool head and get away without harm. After seeing your experience I can't but think that you were a Westerner in a part of Lebanon where some take a strong dislike to Westerners and probably view them with suspicion. I think you were very, very lucky.

[@KinoYves]

Yeah, that could be an explanation as well.

[@tillykelp9744]

@@KinoYves Yves, could they have been after your camera and footage? I recall vision of hashish fields? They may have not wanted to be identified. All the best Yves.

[@KinoYves]

@@tillykelp9744 well, in my mind, yes, they were probably thinking in getting all my footage. But hard to be sure.

[@davidholiday4494]

Hello again, Yves: I wrote to you yesterday about a later video and now I find this one today. I am so sorry you had to experience the fear and panic of what happened to you. I think you had a good strategy though. Well, we all know all people cannot be fine - but at least the majority are. There are few things more resiliant than the human heart and spirit. Your later videos certainly show this truth. All the best to you always. D

[@KinoYves]

Yes, there are a few bad people everywhere, and you can't always avoid them. And in the end, I did enjoy very much my journey in Lebanon. Thank you

[@davidholiday4494]

@@KinoYves Thanks very much for your quick responses. D

[@nissantrapath4228]

The dog that was running away from one of those guys in one of the videos, was giving you a warnings

[@earlbee3196]

Aluminum pulls heat faster and wants to distribute it throughout the part, while carbon steel doesn't distribute heat as fast. This makes aluminum less forgiving to errors (such as using too much heat) during welding, especially on very thin materials., 🚴‍♂️

[@serkdamerc6236]

you should ride through the beka valley if you ask me

[@alanmasters6666]

It's disgusting that a man cannot get on his bike and go out for a ride. I've just started cycling myself I've attached a seat post where my pump goes just incase someone tries something. Stay safe brother

[@bojo6607]

It sucks to be robbed however look at it this way, they fed you, housed you,showed you around, free haircut, for $400? I mean it was a mini vacation . Also you really can’t prove who did it maybe it was just one on them and the others are innocent. Or maybe your right and avoided worse. Either way it was an Adventure and it cost 400 bucks. Love your videos

[@SCD4]

No excuse for the shit kicking scum.

[@perisfolkert8285]

Ooh 😢 be careful out there, it's really dangerous.

[@yurubabamyuru3947]

Çok geçmiş olsun Yves !

[@houseofsolomon2440]

Looks like fun! Solo travel adventure has risks but is SO rewarding! 🎉

[@سلكالغسالة]

When you go to baalbak Make sure that you go along with someone of the members of the big families over there They are big families over there and once you are a guest with them nobody can harm you or rob you They will take a good care of you

[@KinoYves]

That's a good idea!

[@سلكالغسالة]

​@@KinoYves Actually after I watched your previous videos I think that you are lying And it's shame on you to accuse them of stealing from you They gave you the perfect hospitality with no intentions of robbing or scamming you They let you in their house meet their family and gave you a room and clothes You said they have a gun in the car so if they are thugs and want to rob you why they need to hide it! They could threat you since the beginning with the gun and take all your money and the camera so you will not show their faces since they knew you are a youtuber Shame on you

[@KinoYves]

@@سلكالغسالة love you man! No, I am not lying, and I am tired of explaining why. Read the comments, everything is explained in some other comments of the 4 videos I did with them. And they could not rob me in front of their family because their family is, indeed, respectful.

[@alexalexis7121]

The tribal nature of this third world amazes me. Big family big gun. No respect for human 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@NathanMasso-u7m]

The People in the taxi Good Folks. And that Kid All the Best to you Young Man. Keep Safe Mate

[@OouzyYew452]

My grandmother had to cut 2 of her Lebanon trips short due to bombing in the area. Always found it slightly terrifying how nonchalantly she would say these things " they drop the bombs, make an explosion 🤷‍♀️ I go "

[@More-ys4pw]

I am not surprised. I visited Lebanon in 2012; I have never seen racism like that. I was shocked and disgusted. After that visit, I swear I will never go back. By the way, I am Arab from Iraq. Iraq never had any issues with Lebanon or any conflict.

[@phoenicianbird109]

Im sorry that you had this experience bro... I can ashore you that they are wanted and abandoned by ther family.... Lebanon contains slums like every country around the world... You must have a local guide with you it will make your trip and the videos more interesting and allot safer :) Btw : those people in the van was serian refugees and they ask you to go to ther camp... I didn't like ther behavior but what you can do!!! Anyway.. Please stay safe and all the best... Good luck

[@samsami8618]

I have now reached your channel and learned about your problem. Beware of the stranger, even if you are in France. Man, do not get involved with strangers and do not eat from the stranger, because I have the same problem as you with the Iraqis.

[@tommytunes303]

My friend that dude with the beard, Ray-ban Sunglasses and $40,000 Rolex Daytona on his wrist (real or fake) has trouble written all over him, my man definitely has BIG ambitions! I understand there's still no way to tell for sure, but in general I'd suspect most of the people there are NOT wishing a white man speaking English the best. BTW, Hadi is wearing a $1500 Balenciaga sweatshirt. These guys have more fashion then the people in NYC!!!

[@KinoYves]

Wow, thank you for describing the value of what they wear. I had no idea of the value of what they were wearing... But yeah, trouble is definitely written on the face of those two guys... sometimes you make wrong decisions (I did)...

[@bloodybotter]

@@KinoYves Tommy is wrong. It is well known and obvious that all of these expensive clothes in such countries are FAKE and cost like 10$

[@KinoYves]

@@bloodybotter indeed, it could be fake, but also, I remember that Hadi (the bold guy), told me that he used to "help" the Saudis in Beirut, and he said that he was getting $400 to $500 dollars per day at that time, so if this is true, he used to have the money to buy the real ones. Though it's very hard to know if it could be true or not, and for this kind of salary, if it is true, then I imagine that he was probably involved in some weird stuff.

[@tommytunes303]

​@@KinoYves It's not so much the value of the objects, but the mindset of the person. He's dressed like either a Professional Ball Player, Rap Artist, Thug or drug dealer. What are the odds he's one of the first two choices, lol. And, again, BIG AMBITIONS. Not all work hard legally to get the things they want so bad, and some are willing to do anything to get them. Best wishes to you to my friend, love the videos!

[@tommytunes303]

​@@bloodybotter I agree, I did say real or fake. My point was about the Ambitions of a person wanting such things. What is one willing to do for a real Rolex he wants so bad? Also, How do you know that merchandise isn't real but just stolen from tourist, odds are its what you say, but there's no way to know for certain.

[@Brightly747]

From my extensive travel experience I always keep my money on me. I'm so sorry you came across those low lives, but thankfully you outwitted them.

[@TheJollycoppers]

As a Westerner, that is somewhere I would never go, at least not in the foreseeable future. Too much hatred of western values and disregard for human life. I'd feel always in danger. So, hats off to you.

[@sandragreen9560]

And remember all those young Marines murdered in their sleep in Beruit. I would never go there, period.

[@RimRimando]

That's your though!

[@TheJollycoppers]

@Bek My comment is justified. Does the date 9/11 remind you of anything? Did the people in those planes and in the bldgs deserve that? It's not hatred anymore than radicals in the middle east hate the U.S. I will stay away from there like I will stay away from many inner city neighborhoods in the U.S. So, call it prejudice if you like. I call common sense.

[@TheJollycoppers]

@Bek OK, perhaps I am overstating. Admittedly, I do not know first- hand. As of July, the U.S. State Dept shows Lebanon as Level 3, "Reconsider Travel". Level 4, for places like Libya, the State Dept recommends "Do Not Travel". Other Level 3: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E. Other Level 4: Syria, Iraq, Iran. Knowing this is enough for me. When I travel, I don't want to have to watch my back. Simple as that.

[@rez3adjej]

Bro even i a Lebanese wouldn't go to rural areas of the beqqaa valley. Places like this are dangerous for everybody but there's other/safer places in the middle east where people are open minded and genuinely love westerners

[@zaa5726]

My name is (Ali Shuaib) and I live in “Baalbek_Al-Sharawna”, and I want to tell you that 90% of the population of the “Baalbek_Hermel” area is a kind and generous people who has chivalry and many good qualities. He loves tourists and visitors, honors and respects them, and is famous in Lebanon and the region have these good qualities, but you, because of your bad luck, fell into the hands of the wrong people, and statistically and accurately, a percentage that does not exceed 10% only are outlaws and those who work illegally, and this is due to the state’s great deprivation of these The region and the lack of interest in it, there are no public institutions at all for the state and no development projects for the region and the absence of the state with all its institutions from Baalbek, and the percentage of poverty in it is large and there are no job opportunities at all, and all of this for many reasons, including sectarianism and corruption. ...... Therefore, I hope that you will change your point of view towards this region and its inhabitants, and if you want to visit this region again, and I hope so, take my phone number, and I and my house are at your disposal, and a thousand welcome to you 🙏🙏

[@tlnab359]

Hello, Not all people are bad people. Good thing you got away from them. Be careful who you meet & trust. Always stay around where there is a lot of people and don't go alone with anyone. Continue having a nice trip.

[@MrDanny1247]

İn the bus on your way to bairut. The guy with the red hat was skatchy af. The guy in the passenger seat from syrian was saying: why don't you go film refuge camps . He had good intentions.

[@lovemom8098]

My friend told me about that traveling to Lebnan is not safety. They are so dangerous but also have few good people. Feel sorry for what happened to u. And I know you r strong man.

[@B7128]

Sorry man for this bad experience it could happen anywhere im lebanese and I wish that wouldn't happen to you 😔 stay safe My friend 🙏 ❤

[@KinoYves]

Indeed, bad luck... now I am more careful.

[@sksk270]

I hope that they don't check out your vlogs and note of your comings and goings. Such ppl can never be trusted. That's so scary and worrying! Glad that you came out safe and for the better in the end.

[@mit4c]

great content just stumbled uppon you being in iraq and was very interested in how it looks from real eyes perspective, so i watch you channel and see that you were in town where i live Ljubljana :)) take care be safe

[@adamkk7960]

One thing I don’t understand is if you were in that much danger and felt that you were in a life threatening position! How would have time to get your bike repaired in the same area ? Doesn’t make since if I was in a life threatening position , I would find the first ride and get the hell out of that area and worry about fixing my bike once I was back in a safe place.

[@KinoYves]

I completely agree, and I also don't really know why I did that, as it seems illogical. In this kind of situation, what you do does not always seem to make sense. I felt that I bought myself a bit of time as I turned left while these guys were expecting me to turn right after reaching the main road. And also, I thought that the guy who repaired the bike could help me find a transport to Beirut, which he did, and it would be better this way in order to avoid having to find where is the minibus station, and maybe ending up meeting (at the bus station or on the way) some friends of the guys who wanted to rob me. As I managed to avoid getting robbed, I do think that I made the right decisions during this escape, especially as Hadi called me several times, after I reached Beirut, to ask me very aggressively "where are you? Where are you? I need to see you"

[@maryshak6092]

Oh my god ! I am glad that you are safe. the Lebanese people are so nice.but you know the good and bad people are everywhere. Did you contact the police?

[@KinoYves]

There is no police in Baalbek, the government does not control the city.

[@maryshak6092]

No way! Really?

[@KinoYves]

@@maryshak6092 yes, the city is controlled by the Hezbollah

[@rockntrollrp]

"they robbed me" also: "ppl are so kind here" :D strong mental very positive