Nobody Visits This Country Anymore ( Find Out Why ) 🇻🇪

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🇻🇪 Venezuela, the name conjures images of a country synonymous with economic collapse and violence. But is that reputation deserved or is there another side to the country that the media don't show? Well, despite being nervous for my safety and that of my camera, I flew into Caracas on my own to investigate. Oh, and whilst there of course I had to visit the infamous Petare barrio, known as Venezuela's most dangerous hood. Would I survive? Join me and find out. Vamos a Caracas chamos!
Shout out to ‪@BackpackerBen‬ for accompanying me all the way from Cusco to Colombia and thanks to my chama Lucy for her help with the translations on the trip 🫡

[@LOL.c.r.i.n.g.e]

I really appreciate that you tried to help the architect, but his plight was truly heart breaking. He hung his certificates so proudly. He played his music for you so well too. Good luck to him.

[@deepbluehue3]

That bit playing the recorder was so bittersweet , left me in tears ...

[@raynel1000]

the architect was gone when he wanted to give him the money

[@exliferEK]

aint no way he didnt left him any money

[@deepbluehue3]

I would have ... I assume he did ... or maybe gave it to someone that lives near that he trusted ...@@exliferEK

[@romanpafkovic503]

Does anyone know where is this engineer's place? I'm in Caracas and I'm doing my best to find out, but I'm not successful, even the locals don't know

[@akshitsingh894]

I love that Ben walks around Caracas like he's the mayor of the city

[@carlosmedlen]

Attention!!! Hell is real!!! Where will you go when you die??? If the rapture took place today, would you be left behind??? Jesus loves you and He died for your sins. Anyone who denies Jesus Christ will also be rejected. Humble yourself to REPENT and put your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior today, we are not guaranteed tomorrow. . Mark 1:15 For the Kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the gospel.

[@Pokupay_otechestvennoe]

Ахаха ))

[@Boris82]

That's in many, many of his videos. He just takes control of his situation. It's good, makes good video 🙂

[@3User]

Should be more careful. At least before he ends up meeting someone who doesn't like a foreigner parading around their town.

[@streettravelxxi]

@@3User at this point bald would’ve been killed already if that’s true, it just goes to show if u r confident and show respect u most likely will get respect

[@weswhite6058]

That architect living under the bridge really broke my heart

[@Mudisolo]

@@digger5521 bro for real, i felt so bad that he didn’t received the money.

[@thelumbyjack]

@@digger5521Part of me thinks he did get it - the smart thing to do would be to not show him giving the money, or else the guy becomes a target.

[@Awesome-oh7op]

@@digger5521 I assume he probably did give him the money but didn't record it due to safety reasons

[@mrazik131]

@@Awesome-oh7op safety, and not to embarrass the man, ...??

[@Raul-ef2ie]

That was depressing... poor guy

[@troybrooks2066]

Your friendliness and kindness towards people is what keeps you safe! I’m convinced. You’re a damn good man

[@navyvet05]

Being that hes a youtuber im pretty sure he got with the local government and was given the okay to go there without any real danger. He didnt just fly into caracas and walk around. They all knew he would be there.

[@jonathankerkstra9152]

​@@navyvet05what? They all knew he would be there? Did the goverment put it on the news or something?😂

[@navyvet05]

@@jonathankerkstra9152 yep, thats what happened, just like you said.

[@jonathankerkstra9152]

@@navyvet05 that's crazy ngl

[@SONofTHC]

It helps being multi lingual.. be VERY diffrent walk around going " SPEAK ANY ENGLISH, ME SPEAKA NO X "

[@hodub7984]

Ben. You are my role model. What ever people say. I’m 25 years old you have shown me how to interact with people! Last week I visited Hungary and had a meggy ale in your honour. Thanks once again! You are a Legend!

[@Stuartcpht]

It's absurd how excited I get when I receive a notification from this channel.

[@DjSicEm]

I’m grateful for this channel

[@SlaterGator]

Its like we're embarking on an adventure 😄

[@mraccountmanager]

Same!

[@pstar810108]

same

[@zolesomalijac8942]

Mi tu

[@Sewolc]

Thank you for showing parts of the world 99.9% will never see through your wonderfully raw lens, your interactions with the locals are hilarious, endearing and overall a pleasure to watch! Thanks Bald and keep going amigo, we love this!

[@anacmarulanda]

😂😂😂😂 baldie you cracked me up when you said you were going to get protection prior to going to Petare and went to the Santeria shop. Discovered your channel a few days ago and love it! Well done 👏

[@niko-laus]

Thanks and keep it up i hope u r ok !!

[@niko-laus]

and venezuela is still the bigest oil reserve on the planet rumers have it like saudi irak iran together

[@zscottsgerman]

I love this style. It's like a documentary, with the human experience being the prime narrative. Absolutely amazing job Ben!

[@stewart2589]

Way better than boring couples with generic background music and typically rarely speak to locals or know the language

[@Momao92]

Being Venezuelan, this gives me a sense of pride, dread, joy, sadness and nostalgia for my home.

[@VilliGz7]

Same

[@yommmrr]

Life is what you make it and it could ALWAYS be worse.

[@DrahcirC3]

No reconozco esa ciudad ni esa gente dios mio, como han destruido todo.

[@radleysmith7528]

Whats the correct fare to the beach

[@Lawnmower737]

It’s really sad because Venezuela has the best potential many of its neighbors in latin and south america to become a powerhouse, not just in economy but also opportunity. One day I hope to visit a Venezuela that models this.

[@bilerman3364]

As a Venezuelan still living in Caracas in pains me that I somehow did not see you walking around. Hope you enjoyed the visit Bald!

[@Tobi-ln9xr]

It should pain you that Venezuela could be the richest country in the world but is instead the poorest place in South America

[@mikeoxlong5843]

Caracas is a big city, quit acting like you know everyone in it...

[@codyholyoke7946]

Hi from the USA! Ignore the person who just wants to start trouble! Love your country ❤

[@anakin3060]

​@@Tobi-ln9xrYou must be really fun at parties.

[@Tobi-ln9xr]

@@anakin3060 Its the truth mate. I am not from Venezuela but it extremly pisses me off that millions of people have to suffer because of corrupt and incompetent politicians and then they glorify someone like Chavez.

[@wambgu1]

Very raw, very entertaining, very real, well narrated. Keep educating us Ben; keep up the good work!

[@mightybmx2900]

bald really is the best travel vlogger i have seen. The way he communicates with locals and puts a smile on their face so easily is not something every person can do

[@Hjerte_Verke]

He's the only one I've seen here and I don't want to watch any other travel vlogger. It is by pure happenstance (or the YT algorithm of suggested videos) that I found his channel. In fact I cannot stand his travel companions when they are featured and don't want to watch their content as they seem always to lack the exuberance, wit and sarcasm of Bald. He's good and he has found his niche in life.

[@erat91]

Consider watching some Itchy Boots. Solo female travel moto vlogger that makes 30 minute masterpiece videos 3 times a week. Her and Bald are my favorites.

[@CoopCollins]

@@Hjerte_Verke I enjoy bald a lot myself. But please expand, there is so much great travel bloggers especially since Ben only posts like once a month.

[@latitudepost]

@@Hjerte_Verke Yes Hjerte I wholeheartedly agree. Bald is one of a kind in this respect. They don't come round very often. The majority of travel vloggers are quite shallow and vacuous even if they have hundreds of thousands or even millions of followers and go to 'dangerous' or 'edgy' places.

[@H20.]

I agree, he's in a different league to any of the others. I don't like the stuff he says sometimes, but I appreciate how genuine he is all the time 👍

[@MrCarguy2]

As a Venezuelan this video hits me on an other level. You went to see the "worst" parts of Caracas but somehow you made it look good! I might have seen you walking through downtown Caracas but I'm not sure. If you come back make sure to hit me up so I can show you the richer areas!

[@Andrew-dm8mk]

A Caracha!

[@teresalehtonen8499]

Show us some rich areas, would be interesting.

[@Eargesplitten-Loudenboomer]

I live in Ohio and this video seems unreal to me, It looks like someone doing a video through Japan but in south America. It's so unbelievably clean everywhere and people seem to really care. Even the cars and trucks are exactly the ones I see on the road in Ohio, minus the few we can't get here.

[@IIIIKaroIIII]

Tbh, i don't think bald is ever interested in the wealthy areas of any city

[@miguelvillegas955]

Dear Andres, there are several Venezuelan youtubers like Joseh Malon, Ey Graffe and even the wonderfull JapoVenezolano Keito Homma who have dedicated themselves to showing the interior of Venezuela, the changes are notable. The contrast between what the mainstream media say and the current reality of the country is incredible

[@phillipnelson8567]

I can't believe the architect wasn't home! What a wonderful gift to give to a well-educated man who took the time to share his heartbreaking story. That would have been the perfect goodbye to this Venezuelan adventure.

I was so sad!

[@catlady4799]

Felt so bad.

[@matrixfull]

yeaaa and I bet he would use it very responsibly and do a lot with it!!!

[@trivacker]

I felt sad when he started playing the flute/recorder.

[@Dranzel]

I was heartbroken, cant we do a go fund me?

[@robertanna9964]

I had the pleasure of visiting Venezuela in the early 1990's. It was a vibrant, thriving country with beautiful and gracious people. I'm heartbroken the people have suffered so much.

[@Chichi-rd9my]

Which part of Venezuela you went to visit??

[@robertanna9964]

@@Chichi-rd9my Caracas and Porta La Cruz. Absolutely beautiful people. Incredibly kind and gracious.

[@bimmerapologist]

At one point in history Venezuela was one of the richest countries in the world.

[@maryannwaters339]

Maybe Seann Penn, Susan Sarandon, Danny Glover, Naomi Campbell, Noam Chompsky, Oliver Stone and Kevin Spacey can all help out. They were Hugo Chávez's besties.😂

[@bockscar1]

If you are a common American Citizen do not go to Venezuela ! there was common 10 American citizen who visited Venezuela was wrongly imprisoned by Maduro regime to use them for prisoner exchange for Alex Saab which was caught for 350 millions dollars money laundering for the Maduro regime look it up.

[@Verity888]

Bald never disappoints. Spending a year to learn Spanish so he can better understand his travel destination is a labor of love. He doesn’t babble a few, mispronounced words strung together like the other travel youtubers. He’s more insightful, more authentic and less cynical than bourdain. Que Jesus y Miguel lo bendigan siempre

[@gamerk1625]

I need to learn these ways

[@MrSupernova111]

As a native Spanish speaker myself it amazes me how well he can communicate in Spanish. His Spanish isn't perfect but he appears to have a big enough vocabulary and grasp on grammar to have dialog with the locals. Very impressive considering he only learned Spanish recently.

[@alisonhilll4317]

International bankers have put sanctions on Venezuela because of their oil , all wars are bankers wars follow the money.

[@futzibald9564]

bald is a man of the world

[@Ferelmakina]

Who TF is Miguel?

[@gloriagavaneli9862]

Ben nobody can make a vlog as interesting and entertaining like you. The way you get involved with the locals and their lives is amazing. Don’t keep us waiting to long for the next vlog please. Thank you.

[@peterkonitzer4410]

He's been called numero uno for a long time... if you dare to find out

[@dokdoodlesdoodlettes6921]

We are really blessed with your work bald. A platform for all! In all cultures and all walks of life, so sad for the architect that lived under the bridge. Keep safe brother!

[@TB.....]

You stumble upon this channel, you watch,you absorb and you start loving other humans that look differently to you and speak differently. The channel works on different levels. These videos bring people together. Top work !!

[@Jeanne90275]

Hugo Chavez's Communist paradise....imagine what the country, with its massive oil reserves, could have been with responsible leadership.

[@GetawayAF]

True, really does give much needed hope...especially living in North America these days, good to see other parts of the world are going in a better direction.

[@srdjanjovanovic1984]

True! 👏 👏 👏

[@ThisIsDownstate]

That man forced to live under a bridge selling junk really made me think about my own 'problems'. The fact he wanted to play music for you was really touching and made me want to cry. It's a shame that because of government corruption and incompetence and other countries exploiting them and basically stealing from the country, those decent, hard working friendly people have to live like that.

[@seasn5553]

this is a pretty commie take 🫡

[@israelgoldoni6452]

O nome disso é Imperialismo

[@swapmeetlus4096]

Socialism… communism…

[@tacob0]

@@seasn5553 If Venezuela was communist. They would have been a lot better off then they are now, Id rather live in Cuba then most latin american countries. My wife got a Phd just to make 400 euros a month in brazil imagine being poor there.. Had they been communist at least those poeple would be fed and housed.

[@WalkingRawChannel]

A very touching part. The man trying to live with dignity under that bridge :(

[@roskis6493]

The people of Caracas express such warmth and hospitality. Hope this video will change the reputation of the country and pave way for more tourists to come there. ❤

[@bogdanmirzakabilov]

The final part of the video simply broke my heart. Thank you so much for your work

[@Gabriel-qr9dv]

please... he didnt even try... calling the guy so soft.... if the guy was inside the hole under the bridge he hear nothing.

[@charlesyoung9980]

I absolutely love how you walk through the country without a single F to give!!

[@monnomestbizarre]

I wish I had at least a tenth of his confidence

[@JoshChristiane]

Part of that confidence is what keeps him safe. Criminals seek out tourists who look lost, confused, meek, or incompetent. When you look like you know where you are going and know what you're doing you're psychologically a more difficult target.

[@jasonbonifacio2473]

Yeah, big man with a deep voice probably helps too.

[@deegrawnz]

@@j6p974 Yeah I think mainly the camera but the way he carries himself definitely helps. He is usually very kind and respectful to other people as well so that will carry him a long way too.

[@pseudonayme7717]

Shout out to Viviano for his shampoo gag👍👌

[@johnmehaffey9953]

Ben always seems to find real genuine people on his travels, makes you believe in humanity again, great post Ben

[@TheRuralpoet]

I think it's him to be honest, he just runs in, disarming smile on face. Kind of stuns people into explaining their life story. It's certainly a skill, most of us couldnt do it.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

@@TheRuralpoet Yes, it's his personality and openness, plus he goes off the beaten path and far away from the tourist attractions to find the real gritty backbone of a nation.

[@toniwertman4818]

It’s the editing. He’s a great editor and has a soothing voice

[@Rosiestoned]

@@TheRuralpoet nah its also just the people.

[@Rosiestoned]

he also talks to the friendly-looking people. anyway i don't think its just Bald being Bald thats making ppl friendly all over the world.

[@edgarlozano5022]

Thank you for showing your kindness to our Venezuelan people, not only in this blog but also in the blogs in the Darien jungle and in la bestia tren in México, you are a kind hearted man 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

[@MinimalRastalien]

Dude, that architect living under a bridge broke my heart. I am from Argentina and we received a lot of Venezuelans after the recent crisis. Very hard-working nice people, the ones I met. But I can't stop thinking they escaped from and it's inflation.. and they ended up here where we seem to be going through the same process. Kind of sad. It´s cool that you come to south American countries. Make good use of your Spanish, it's getting much better. Keep it up

[@ElBach1y]

muy real. espero que argentina salga de esta cuneta de corrupción

[@rnik8156]

never vote socialists

[@Isademon3x6]

Espero pronto todos nuestros amigos venezolanos y argentinos salgan de las situaciones tan difíciles algún día me gustaría visitar todo latino America porque todos somos 1 mismo animo! Y saludos desde mexico

[@nistaffsubs6787]

Argentina is going un the se socialist way , high inflation ... God bless Venezuela and argentina ...

[@msergio0293]

Una lastima que los venezolanos hayan terminado en una país peor😂😂

[@maysanti4473]

Top tier content and story teller right here. You never fail to educate and entertain me, Mr Benjamin.

[@notoftentold4076]

The problem is not that they dont know how to handle the oil. The problem is that USA has put sanctions on Venezuela ever since Hugo Chavez started exposing USA and their partner Israel.. Ever heard about the Petrodollar?

[@LOL.c.r.i.n.g.e]

I went solo traveling twice in my early twenties and both times left me pretty rattled. I never experienced any real danger, but just being so out of my element and being constantly worried about being taken advantage of or accidentally wandering into a bad area made me completely fall out of love with the idea solo travel and seeing the world in general. Watching you admitting that you were worried, but still manoeuvring a dicey place like Caracas like a champ is really inspiring.

[@eddyhernandez5869]

It's all fun and games, untill they pull a train on you, in the barrio.🤕

[@lisaschuster686]

I feel that way here on Earth. Well said.

[@navyvet05]

Going there is like playing russian roulette. If any normal westerner went there and dressed as nicely as bald did they would certainly be mugged. Im pretty sure he was given the okay and protection to be there considering how well known he is.

[@maplenutbutter4336]

My grandfather and great grandfather were architects in Caracas. They helped build downtown and lived in luxurious houses with pools and servants. Seeing that architect under the bridge hit close to home.

[@riiitch]

Amazing isn’t it. What is there to build when your country has little money?

[@YvPilotMV]

​@@riiitch I am from Venezuela and he went to the poorest areas of Caracas in terms of infrastructure

[@msergio0293]

And then it's you, a femboy 😂

[@Gabriel-qr9dv]

@@riiitch I'm sorry but like most youtubers with millions of followers... he went looking for the gore. Also the country has no money because Chavez closed the econmy of the country in 2007 and any company there with funds to build shit went bankrupt. You want to see caracas for real look for "Isa por ahi", "Alex Tienda", "Charly Sinewan".... their content is in spanish but hey, most times the subtitles are good enough.

[@toddburgess5056]

Ben, I'm very impressed with your Spanish, you're way more comfortable with it, and it is very apparent. Your ability to meld and communicate with the locals really adds so much to the content of these expeditions. Venezuela looks like it would be a really nice place to visit, the people seem genuine and friendly.

[@nimzodorf]

While people are friendly, be a bit careful usually, things are safe but not like Ben did, he is quite charming and has experience dodging bad situations (while inevitable), while people like locals some of them are not really with the best intention.

[@WalkingRawChannel]

@@nimzodorf Yeah not everyone looks like a big malandro like Bald!

[@MS-to6bq]

His Spanish sucks. However being confident is half the battle and he certainly is confident. His Russian is significantly better

[@XRP747E]

He has such brilliant ways of communicating. To get his Spanish to that level is amazing. Ben is truly unique.

[@TunnelJumper]

@@MS-to6bq That's encouraging for someone who put in the effort to learn the language.

[@joanphillips761]

Did anyone else notice that the lady in the shop said it’s a lot safer because the criminals/gang members went to OTHER countries?

[@redpiper1]

Hmm. Yes I wonder where they went 🤔? Right here to the US and the crime rate has gone up exponentially because of it. Every day there's another story.

[@invenom8894]

It makes sense. the criminals make more money abroad. of course not ALL of the immigrants are criminals. the US did not bother filtering out the bad ones.

[@driehoogachter5729]

@@redpiper1 The US has brought it upon itself with the sanctions

[@Alex-ej4wm]

And they called Trump racist for saying their not sending "their best and brightest". Yet anthother thing he was right about

[@wintaaaaa]

@@redpiper1 When there is more money there is more crime

[@sneakytaze5336]

How can you stop watching these videos? The best vlog content out there, no over hyped and super overenergized 20 year old jumping whilst throwing his hands around.

[@KarlaHernandez-eh9qw]

As Venezuelan living in England, seeing this was heartbreaking 💔 Venezuelan people have been suffering so much for so long that they don’t have another option than learn to live and be happy with the little they have and helping and protecting each other. Thank you for showing not only our problems but also our kindness and good heart. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip and you go back soon and show more of my beautiful country and people 🇻🇪🫶

[@YouGotOptions2]

Just know that everything around you where you live was largeky gotten from wealth even more sinister

[@indixium4045]

@@YouGotOptions2 And that’s a good thing

[@freedomworks3976]

Keep hope alive ❤

[@yorkiebilger7805]

​@@YouGotOptions2 are you yet another Communist?

[@herbiegobananas1744]

Praying for the wonderful people of Venezuela

[@Treyzor]

Love how ben goes around an interacts with the locals. Really gives a completely different perspective of cultures colliding in so many videos. Great work

[@jagheterhopp]

It's really incredible how Bald keeps on delivering us top tier content. Feel blessed

[@iwrestledafeloniousoysteronce]

People are so kind and beautiful in Venezuela. As an unsociable person, I won't connect well with the locals even if I were there, but I feel like I connect with them through Ben.

[@billycorgan3934]

Venezuelan people is lovely. It's just poverty what gives this picture of criminality.

[@ipad6491]

Can’t believe how happy I am when I got a notification for a new video… 😊Love from a 63 year old grandpa from India

[@michaelchristianmusic]

This video makes me glad you haven’t stopped making videos as you had originally planned. You look genuinely excited, love it! Keep exploring Ben! 👨🏼‍🦲

[@porfiriato84]

He never planned to stop making videos though. He simply couldn't continue exploring Russia.

[@randomidiot6278]

@@porfiriato84 he said when he visited every soviet nation he was going to stop KZbin. Also said it when Russia stopped him going in. And said about 2 years ago he was going to do it for 1 more year. So I’m glad he hasn’t stopped either

[@joenobody5913]

I don't think he ever planned to quit making videos. He said he wouldn't be making them in Russia anymore, for obvious reasons, but I don't recall him ever saying he was going to quit making vids. At this point even if he wanted to quit, that would be a huge gamble. KZbin is his job and how he gets income. Also, his previous business ventures haven't been raging successes, (hint = bankrupt is in the name). Don't get me wrong, he's a very intelligent guy that's been wildly successful (at least on youtube) and could surely find some other outlet if he wanted to. But why would he? No boss, makes his own hours, literally travels for a living, and best of all, has a handful of dudes he can collab with and it benefits all of them. He's not young and he def makes good money doing these vids, he's not going anywhere.

[@porfiriato84]

@@randomidiot6278 no need to type a paragraph just to lie 🤥

[@porfiriato84]

@@joenobody5913 I've seen plenty of KZbinrs I once subbed to years ago who were making loads of money, had fame etc... That suddenly quit the YT life. You just can't say he's not going anywhere bc living this lifestyle can burn you out of nowhere.

[@TexanRibs4312]

This guy, along with a few others, is carrying KZbin on his back. Always a treat to watch your videos. Well done once again Benjamin. See you in the next one and please be safe!

[@JunkBondTrader]

Dale also, with his 2 big strong legs.

[@tomaslopes8253]

Which other channels are you thinking about?

[@wtkprol]

@@tomaslopes8253 NoobNugget123 is an awesome travel channel like bandb

[@jilbertb]

Brave man... Thanks for taking us with you!❤

[@Em-tw1gz]

There is no KZbinr that I respect more than you Bald. So modest and down to earth guy ! Looking forward for your future videos !

[@lilchachabeats9094]

as a half colombian whose grandparents have lived in venezuela for a while i can say, you did an amazing job showing what it's like over there

[@frncscbtncrt]

Oh, man, I read some comments before but didn’t expect the architect to make me cry like this. May God bless this man and his family.

[@friendlyreptile9931]

Nothing different between him and all the others. Yeah he was an architect before life hit him like a train and others were even poor before. You can totaly cry about a lot of those people but not just him b.c. he was something better?

[@Levite1776]

That little tune on the flute almost made me cry. Idk, I could feel his soul in that.

[@AA-yc9dq]

Same 😢i wish him the best

[@johns.r.lawrence9287]

You prove, once again, that, by and large, folks are good regardless of what part of the world you are in. Obviously, there are bad folks also but most are good. I was also taken by how little trash there was on the roads - always a good sign because of what it shows about the culture. Good job as always.

[@frigginjerk]

Exactly. There's 9 million people in Caracas. At least 8.999 million of them are just trying to live their lives and don't want to bother anybody. And half of them are nice and enjoy talking to an English guy who's wandering around their city.

[@Cabo_Music]

Bro, as a venezuelan who migrated to run away from all the madness around 8 years ago, I watched your video and gave me chills haha. You did for 50 min just like normal life roamind around the city where we used to be basically hidding after 6pm and trying not to show that had any phone or nothing on you as you would get robbed, kidnapped or worst. I never went back Venezuela since I left and it seems crazy to me what you were doing now there.

[@py_a_thon]

Be who you need to be, yet never forget who you are. I hope you find and keep peace wherever you go.

[@swayzocrazo4398]

Crazy how things change over time. But I think it's cause they locked up all the gang members are something like that.

[@Cabo_Music]

@@swayzocrazo4398 there's no thing such as "they locked all the gang members" hahahah that just doesn't exist. In Venezuela there is no law (Ofc there is, but everybody and all the entities go work over it). When I was still living there, the level of coruption was so high that You would even get robbed by a policemen, or they will rent their guns to random criminals for quick cash.

[@Cabo_Music]

so most likely is due to the fact that many of them have died already by gunshot or already left to other countries walking by the borders to brazil, peru, colombia, ecuadorm, etc.

[@Cabo_Music]

@@swayzocrazo4398 I truly couldn't believe my eyes while watching the video.. Doing something like that when I was still living at home would have been completely nuts.. If you were from the lucky % of the population that didn't had to live in one of those slums, you would have never even get close to those areas, you would even try to avoid passing thru

[@memorialbenchesuk]

Thanks

[@JXZ2]

No clue if you ever read the comments anymore, I just wanted to say thank you for sharing all of these videos and showing how wrong my assumptions of these countries were. The people and places you have taken me and everyone else that watches, have reignited my love for exploration and inspired me to get out of my town and explore again like I once did as a kid with my mother. As well as inspiring me to learn new languages, Spanish, Russian and German are on my list. From the PNW of USA, thank you!

[@jackcaffrey8493]

Yea this guy inspires my dreams to Move

[@dnoloficial]

be careful, i'm from venezuela and that is a theatrical

[@Lawnmower737]

@@dnoloficial What’s your experience of living in Venezuela?

[@dnoloficial]

@@Lawnmower737 I was robbed 2 times with firearms and my cousin was also robbed four months ago... well according to this video it's perfect land with an terrible embargo

[@Ickie71]

You still want to learn Russian??wtf?

[@EchoSigma6]

This man is a bridge builder, connecting us to people and parts of the world we would have never thought of seeing or going. Respects to the warm and friendly people of Venezuela.

[@ericwormser]

The man living under that bridge is the real bridge builder. He designed a house under his bridge.

[@EchoSigma6]

@@ericwormser The man under the bridge is representative of the sad situation of the country. He’s a squatter making do with his situation.

[@marce4241]

@@ericwormser imagine if he designed the bridge he's living under. So sad....

[@alen1014]

@@Posturehelper damn you are so right. did it already and planning to continue

[@chrisconnor8086]

this was one of your best videos ever. i honestly didnt think you had it beyond eastern euurope. but you do

[@moekhairat4045]

From the USA, always love you’re videos and you inspired me to take solo trips abroad now. I went to my first country Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 last year! Hopefully I will get to Russia someday and ride the BAM!!

[@pedrozatravel]

Wow that is a big step from the USA to Azerbaijan, I hope you share the video.

[@shaz914]

Is the video on your channel?

[@carlosmedlen]

Attention!!! Hell is real!!! Where will you go when you die??? If the rapture took place today, would you be left behind??? Jesus loves you and He died for your sins. Anyone who denies Jesus Christ will also be rejected. Humble yourself to REPENT and put your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior today, we are not guaranteed tomorrow. . Mark 1:15 For the Kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the gospel.

[@anzelmasmatutis2500]

You missed moment where Russians lock up wondering, recording persons as spies. Especially Americans, because Russians are in "eternal war" with USA...

[@Boris82]

Your videos* And good luck on your travels, you're quite brave in my opinion.

[@daeseongkim93]

was so worried for ben the entire episode, venezuelans are definitely the nicest in all of his adventures it seems like. the bridge architect broke my heart and the people of the petare barrio are really dope. he was really lucky meeting the motorcycle driver, she was so down to earth and the shopkeep

[@jikamos]

Everyone is like that and we love people like him not scared of other people. Snobs will have it with us and this is a real respect country. Japanese people lives in Venezuela too so there you go. Bless up

[@daeseongkim93]

@@jikamos im not japanese.....

[@jiffyyoyo6253]

WOW! Ben! I NEVER expected you to visit Venezuela. I've been watching all your other videos with delight; especially the one in Belarus where my parents are from. My parents migrated to Venezuela after WWII. They were prisoners in the Dachau, Germany labor camps. My parents barely survived. Long devastating sad story for some other time. My two oldest baby sisters were starved and poisoned. Tens of thousands of children and adults were murdered. We lived in Barquisimeto , Edo. Lara. In the 1950s and 60s, Caracas was a very affluent industrial beautiful place. I remembered vividly when my parents took my siblings and me to Caracas to visit friends. I wondered if they still have the huge Savoy chocolate sign? We noticed in the 60s Venezuela was becoming extremely unstable with constant revolutions so my parents decided to move to the States. Thank you so much for all that you have done, Ben. Your work is greatly appreciated. Saludos desde California . Cuidate bien.

[@virgilvanstrijk3884]

Wow, a Belarusian-Venezuelan-American, quite the mix you got going

[@Hephasto]

What a story, I’m not kidding you deserve your own video blog man

[@jiffyyoyo6253]

@@HephastoThanks. I do not have the time.

[@MrCarGuy]

You can thank Allied blockades of supplies toward the end of the war for mass starvation

[@jiffyyoyo6253]

@@MrCarGuy Yes. However, the Germans in the camps had plenty of food for themselves. When the war ended, the Allied found boxes full of can goods and a walk-in freezer full of food. The Allied came to free the camps at the end of the war when practically everyone was dead. Why not come before the war was over? Marching as if they were the heroes liberating the camps. They knew those camps were there and people were dying.

[@EnricoMarino13]

I grew up in Eastern Venezuela, particularly Anzoategui. We always had jokes about fish and beaches near Caracas. The beaches in other parts of the coast are better because of population density and the fact that La Guaira (which is state where the beaches you visited) had a massive landslide which damaged the coastline in the 1999 landslide. If you ever go back visit the other cities like Maracaibo, Maracay, Puerto La Cruz (my hometown), Ciudad Bolivar, and more. There are endless things to see. Thank you for your videos.

[@TruthIsTheNewHate84]

The state of the economy is sad to see. The people seem really cool, the food looks good, and it's absolutely beautiful. I pray one day Venezuela and it's people will prosper again.

[@bockscar1]

If you are a common American Citizen do not go to Venezuela ! there was common 10 American citizen who visited Venezuela was wrongly imprisoned by Maduro regime to use them for prisoner exchange for Alex Saab which was caught for 350 millions dollars money laundering for the Maduro regime look it up.

[@Gabriel-qr9dv]

@@TruthIsTheNewHate84 I recomend you consume other travelers in spanish and try to understand YT subtitles, the spanish content about venezuela is way better than those that go looking just for the gore. There are people going to venezuela one is "patrick viaja" but he's more active with shorts or IG, Also a colombian couple traveling in a caravan on venezuela currently "Isa por ahi", there are many others that done it, a guy from spain did it traveling on motorcycle "Charly Sinewan"... and so on. This guy content I thoug was very partial to the left, went looking for the gore of it, Caracas doesnt look like that at all, even a year ago, he went to the bad parts, and even close to caracas there are waaay better beaches than the ones he showed. Also unlike what he said in the video, Venezuelan oil was nationalized in 1976. Venezuela NEVER had a right goverment, since 1958 all presidents have been left or centerleft.

[@christiebreen4307]

I really hope the Architect got that $400 USD. It brought tears to my eyes thinking of him realising his dream as an architect, working and living his dream, to now being reduced to living under a bridge off scraps and junk. Its tragic and heartbreaking. I really hope he is doing well.

[@Mansikkacake]

Exactly! hope he came back and got $400!!!

[@lucillegil5306]

Watch out Americans woke and liberal politicians is working hard for us to slowly becoming like this one😂

[@MrWolfSnack]

@@lucillegil5306 They have been doing it for years already. They just realized they can do it out in the open and tell you they will do it and everyone is too stupid to care.

[@BonnyLopez-on6yy]

Contrary to what some of the comments say here, the US stock market is at a record high under our current Democratic president and 16 Nobel Prize Laureates in Economics have sounded the alarm about the dangerous economic plans of the Republican candidate which they all agree will make inflation skyrocket again in the U.S 17:00 .

[@Gabriel-qr9dv]

@@BonnyLopez-on6yy LOL that means nothing. American Economy schools teach only one thing and its not free market.

[@timstalam]

This video not only educated me about countries I never considered, but encouraged me to continue learning Spanish ahead of my second vacation to northern Spain for a solo adventure. Good stuff Bald, inspiring your fellow world travelers and showing that all people everywhere are people like you and I

[@haizha7112]

Thank you so muck for this video. I have never seen your videos before but I love this one and it really struck my heart. I feel sooo much for these people and I send them every blessing and wishes from my soul. I will keep them in my heart. Much LOVE from Sweden

[@Harry-sp3fz]

I would rather walk around Caracas than parts of Sweden to be fair.

[@xggx4268]

he is the most confident, extrovert and inquisitive person i have ever seen. Thank you for the insights into the different (not very well known) cultures 👍

[@aditisaini556]

I am sometimes left speechless at how simply and beautifully Ben is able to give a voice to these ordinary people who have been cared for so little and frankly betrayed by all the people in power. Buying the kids chocolates and lighting smiles on people's faces by simply talking to them, sharing small joys everywhere he goes, Ben is a real world hero.

[@SeeLasSee]

I don’t disagree. The first step is simply to go with an open mind.

[@tiffanylubeck3505]

@@SeeLasSee Yeah & being a 6ft man kinda helps aswell.

[@efracarmona16]

USA want oil that all.

[@FoxCat4]

This is the worse doc that I ever watch! He speaks like he is above of people from these countries. UK people doesn’t have money to pay the heat! USA have people sleeping in the cars or on the streets because they were tossed by this system this guy make profit! Canada sells all over the world an education system that is a façade.

[@Morkoo]

@@tiffanylubeck3505 Im quite sure he is taller than that

[@chinglembanahakpam]

It’s amazing how much people commented / responded to Bald’s newly uploaded video before it is even finished watching the newly uploaded which is hour long video , it’s not been a hour yet the video is uploaded. It’s that fast the response is from the viewers. But the response from the viewers who love Bald’s video is amazing. It’s huge fan following pattern that’s been developed by Bald with the quality of his contents and how natural he keeps it.

[@Boris82]

How natural he keeps it? Eh, not always.

[@spikeseagull7711]

This episode is so pure, the way you actually listen to folks and the candy you bought for the children was in such a nicely sly way. I think that really won those people over, it seemed like they were iffy at first. Great job, stay safe brotha

[@Luckyluciano1972]

I was in Venezuela in the 90's and visited some of the areas that at that time were "addressed" as dangerous; similar to what you have experienced, I met fabulous, cheerful and hospitable people, who made me feel like being home and always welcomed. Viva Venezuela!

[@Jeroeny]

Just wanted to say that I think your solo videos are by far the best. If you were ever doubting about that. It forces you to communicate more with the locals. But you are also more approachable for locals if you are not walking in a group. Most of us like that about your videos. Have a nice day!

[@xcf5587]

Yeah I agree. Being brutally honest he can come across a bit Douchy when he’s with Simon etc. Still funny but like there’s lots of good ‘groups’ on KZbin. What makes him completely unique is his personality and ability to connect with locals.

[@MelbourneMeMe]

Hope he is safe travelling solo in some of these places 😅

[@mattpark3135]

Been following for years, very glad to see that you're continuing your journeys in South America. Love your work. Youre not only very intelligent, but a kind person and excellent at articulating information. Always cheers me up to watch your videos, and I learn a lot along the way. Appreciate you man!

[@AlexAlex-p3w8y]

You are amazing. So are your videos. Venezuelan people are very friendly and they are living a simple life. Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@mfeldheim]

No sir, I am not disappointed at all. Entertaining as always - and the fact that you learned to communicate in Spanish in such a short time is mindblowing to me.

[@jesuschrist194]

This video showed me Venezuela and taught me some good things about it, you're extremely charismatic, you go with the actual locals in streets made for people and not tourists, you're absolutely great, this was the best move on your end learning Spanish, you've unlocked so much of the world for yourself now, think about going back to those videos where you were chewing coke leaves and walking around with a suitcase full of them in a suit in cartel areas, and the grandma warning you that "They burn people over there", I wonder just how different it would be now if you went back there with the new language skill you've acquired. Grand, absolutely grand. You're awesome man, keep up the free and extremely entertaining content my good man!! much love!

[@Foreignmonk34]

btw, how has Easter been?

[@NOSTahlgia]

This man is a legend, these documentaries are going to be very useful for future generations to help get a feel for the times and different cultures

[@theonlinething1039]

Estás pronunciando 'barrio' de una manera muy divertida! 😂Me encanta ver tu contenido, güey!

[@sotosmatthew3046]

You are the most unique blogger ,funny as hell and always a pleasure to watch ,balls of steel

[@carlosmedlen]

Attention!!! Hell is real!!! Where will you go when you die??? If the rapture took place today, would you be left behind??? Jesus loves you and He died for your sins. Anyone who denies Jesus Christ will also be rejected. Humble yourself to REPENT and put your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior today, we are not guaranteed tomorrow. . Mark 1:15 For the Kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the gospel.

[@KyDarknight]

Thank you Mr.Bald!! Your videos are always entertaining.

[@carlosmedlen]

Attention!!! Hell is real!!! Where will you go when you die??? If the rapture took place today, would you be left behind??? Jesus loves you and He died for your sins. Anyone who denies Jesus Christ will also be rejected. Humble yourself to REPENT and put your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior today, we are not guaranteed tomorrow. . Mark 1:15 For the Kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the gospel.

[@bukkaratsuppa6414]

Dude, I need to appreciate how easily you find your way around languages. I remember your wonderings in and about Russia, and you've been speaking like some foreigner who spent half his lifetime learning Russian. I was like, ok, maybe that dude has a history involving Russian, but now you say you just begun learning Spanish - and there you are fluently chatting on the streets. I mean, yeah, you're not discussing rocket science, but how easily you respond with meaningful answers. I've seen people unable to that fluency even in the easiest sentences after years of devoted studying.

[@WickedlyVicki]

He worked for MI6 😊

[@someguy8419]

I'm pretty sure he's fluent in at least like 5+ languages. It's insane when you get to binge watching his videos.

[@bessinadress]

@@WickedlyVickiwhat's the back story on this one?!

[@2NormalHuman]

hm I don't think it's 5+ languages. Ben is good at Russian and Spanish, I remember he can speak some Hindi as well. Adding English to this list this will make it 4. Aside from these, I can't think of other language he can have a conversation in

[@Allyhujjat]

Am from Tanzania 🇹🇿 East Africa 🌍 I really Appreciate your good work brother this is what we call humanity I couldn't wait to see you giving architecture the ballance left but I was so disappointed to see that he wasn't around I believe you waited for him to come back. May God bestow tons of blessings upon you your one of the most divine souls ever seen if God can change people to be like you the world will be a better place

[@nwerner3654]

This stuff is so raw and real. It breaks through impressions constructed by state rivalries and narrow perspectives that can be brought about from bog-standard reporting. Really I am amazed and grateful you can show your audience an on-the-ground view of the rest of the world. As someone who's lived in the same place for all my life, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@SirCampalot1]

That architect and his wife made me cry. You never disappoint, Bald.

[@ln5321]

@@scouseaussie1638 "That wasn't REAL socialism! Let us do it in your country, it'll be totally different this time, we swear! 50th time's the charm!"

[@oole0111]

​@@ln5321 Lmao fr, as a brazilian who saw venezuelans cross our borders in droves it's literally impossible to not put the blame of this on socialism, now i'm seeing venezuelans desperate to go to the US because we just elected a leader who supported Maduro's election, they say we gonna end up like them.

[@SiameseCats4ever]

@@oole0111 he was being sarcastic

[@matthewjohnson3379]

I’m at a loss for words on this one. Your videos are always amazing but this one was pretty emotional for me. You’re doing great work, bald.

[@AlexGTAgamer]

In equal parts this was both what I expected and didn’t expect to see from Caracas. I would love to see a return to Venezuela overall in the future.

[@jimmillward3505]

how nice the Venezuelan people are, even after all the hardship they have suffered recently they still have a smile and a welcome for a stranger. . great video Baldy

[@Willbslaps]

Breaks my heart what the American government did to this country

[@nimzodorf]

@@Willbslaps I am from Venezuela and even though US and EU has some influence, the biggest reason it is like this because corruption and extreme mismanagement, combined with the oil prices going down, but mostly corruption, billions has been laundered washed away to the oligarchs that scream socialism to the lower classes.

[@filip9564]

@@Willbslapswhat the venezuelan goverment did*

[@cornelisooms196]

I’ve been in Venezuela from 1992 till 2005, average 8 / 9 months a year, driven at least 500.000 km went to every estado, visit the islands(also Los Roques) the Orinoco and rio negro, Canaima, the borders with Brazil, Colombia been basically everywhere mostly by myself and never had an issue but don’t show off in some sketchy areas, loved it and definitely missing it nowadays. Sad to see my friends and other people I know suffer in different ways because indeed it is the most richest and beautiful country in the world with almost unlimited resources as for mining or natural beauty.

[@anitamendez116]

WOW! Great content. You do have a very confident, kind and friendly air about you. I think you will do very well on your own n Venezuela. You don’t find many videos of people going to Venezuela to share their experiences there. I live in Mexico and I’m still learning Spanish. You learned Spanish so quickly, you are encouraging me to study more so I can converse better with the people.

[@hugofuenmayor]

Desde que me llego la notificación que Bald estaba en Venezuela estaba dudando si verlo o no? Soy Venezolano vivi en caracas ya no vivo alli y sueño todos los dias en regresar. Estoy feliz que se muestre la realidad del pais, siempre me sale una lágrima recordando Caracas Gracias Benjamin por visitar mi querido país

[@videlpineda9328]

My family emigrated from Venezuela to the US when I was 4, so it was really neat to see what my home country is like. Excited to see more!

[@americanbobtail1]

Isn't the United States your home country by now? Just sayin....

[@markzuckerberg2029]

​@@americanbobtail1 people ask 'where are you from' costantly - keeps you remembering your roots

[@Jarstak]

@@markzuckerberg2029 yeah you’re not american 🤣

[@borakaracan6108]

@@Jarstak I'm Turkish Australian with an additional Paraguay citizenship I got through investment lol

[@diyentomologist159]

Might wanna go back the dollar is dead.

[@Omegaxxxfly]

I am from Venezuela, and it makes me so nervous to see this man, with his camera, well dressed, in a popular area in Caracas, you definitely have a good pair of balls.

[@mattrobertson6864]

Bald seems pretty attached to them yeah😂

[@steveb1600]

Your comment made me die of laughter

[@bonnerjung3326]

Maybe he should rename to „balls but bankrupt“ 🤣

[@msergio0293]

You must be new to bald's channel

[@manjelos]

I guess situation did change a bit as maybe just five years ago. Looks like many criminals but also poor people left the country and there is a bit more income since oil price got a bit higher

[@vpreggie]

Of all the talents available to humanity - your’s is a true gift. Those of us imprisoned by shyness and nerves can only sit back and enjoy your adventures. Another great episode - people connecting with people, despite cultural or languages differences. You blend in so naturally and seem to bring out the best in humble people. Your KZbin channel is a “must subscribe”.

[@TheCameraNever]

Agree totally, I make vlogs but could never do what bald does

[@Mel777b]

Oh mate great content, and almost a perfect happy ending, personally I'd have come back later to find him. I like what you said about USA and UK your content is so natural and honest, brave enough as well. Cheers from Uruguay 🇺🇾

[@Nicole-ut4up]

I think its so wonderful that you're so brave to film your experiences. For me watching your channel, it's like being a passenger to these great adventures.

[@seanaaron94]

Awesome as usual ! Bald does a good job of hiding that he's a bit nervous. Video is like all the other dangerous ones - didn't linger anywhere, loud and friendly with everyone, and confidence. It's so much more real than other youtubers.

[@mafaldasantana3242]

Since the last video I was expecting your trip to Venezuela! This was such an amazing experience to watch your video. I laughed and I cried! You are my best vlogger, you keep it Simple and natural. I feel that I am hanging out with a buddy everytime I watch your videos ! You dont sell stupid products, there's no crap music behind, no drones....just you and the camera. Thank you so much ❤

[@breathefitness]

My partner is from Caracas and I am trying to convince her to let me visit. This video helped a lot, gracias :)

[@TrollyWollie]

Sound like you getting catfished lol

[@nativespeakerenglishteache2067]

Best youtube video I've ever seen Benjamin. Why? Authentic and respectful.

[@andrespadilla8723]

Hey Bald, I just wanted to express how happy you just made me. Seeing you in my country after all this years following your content is beyond amazing. I enjoyed watching you go to places I'd never go as a local and have respectful and wholesome conversations with anyone you come across. You may not be Mr beast but sure are one hell of a good man, and hopefully when you come back after learning some more Spanish you can experience much more of this peculiar land. Saludos mi pana, te deseo suerte en todos y cada uno de tus viajes. Como siempre, trataré de no perderme ninguna de tus aventuras 🇻🇪🤝🇬🇧

[@terryevans898]

Hi I'd like to come and visit you sometime if you'd be okay with that

[@oldironsides4107]

What is your address ?

[@TheDAT573]

I love all of B&B's videos. This one, the trip to Venezuela, is very special because it really shows Venezuela as an upbeat, friendly, outgoing people, despite the difficulties caused by circumstances beyond their control. Venezuelans are an amazing people.

[@janrojas1803]

Seŕe el 1ero en escribirle en mi idioma. Espero no ofenderlo con ello. La verdad que es un video asombroso y como va por las calles populares mostrando la realidad de una situación tan triste. Su manera de narrar y mostrar es inigualable Saludos desde Argentina, soy un venezolano que mira a lo lejos como se encuentra su país

[@remt13]

Man massive respect. I’m from Caracas, Venezuela and I’ve been following you since you going to old Soviet countries. I’ve never been in those places like you just did. You are build different. Thanks for document all this content. If you are looking for doggy places in Caracas: la cota 905, but man I wish you all the protection and best vibes on you craft ❤️ hope you Spanish gets better so you can return (but is very good Spanish already)

[@ElTioPental]

Uff hermano la cota... Gracias a dios no se entero de eso

[@leithx7595]

Thank you Ben. People need to be aware of the horrors perpetrated on humanity, and few recognize the part other countries play. It is so good to see you.

[@itsDolphincat]

My brother is a reporter and spends much of his time covering immigration on the Southern US border, there have been countless Venezuelans he's encountered. They always have a smile on their face and so positive and friendly, even in such tough situations. Amazing video as always.

[@misterzucker4131]

Yeah they’re probably the criminals who left Petare. Welcome in! Just like the motorcycle lady said, it’s safer because the criminals migrated to other countries.

[@idlehands1864]

Of course they are happy, they got released from a venezuelan prison or abandoned their families and they are about to get free health care, and welfare. I'd be f'in happy too.

[@almightysosa3007]

@@misterzucker4131 good luck getting across the darian gap!

[@skamarfire]

@@misterzucker4131 They are in Brazil too... but brazilian malandros far more malandros than the Venezuelans so they have to behave well here

[@Marco-hg4cx]

If Venezuela is safe for Bald then surely it's safe for these criminals crossing the border illegally 🙄

[@leec8592]

A fantastic insight into Caracas, Venezuela. Thank you for posting this video ....

[@manuelmonterrosa]

Ya estamos Readyyyy PAPIII que bonito verte en mi pais un gran abrazo desde colombia saludos venezuelaaaaaaaa✅ 🇻🇪🇻🇪🇻🇪

[@raymondcerv1370]

Que lo que mi Pana, abrazos a Venezuela compadre.

[@cristalmiranda6385]

Hi Ben, It is the first time I see one of your videos, I am a Spanish teacher and one of my students recommended your video to me. I am very glad that you enjoyed being in my country. I wanted to tell you the beaches of La Guaira are not the best, but as you could see, the best thing that Venezuela has is its people. I am available if you want to advance with your Spanish. I hope you come back soon and you can learn more about my beautiful country.

[@warrenSPQRXxl]

It is too bad that good people do chose not good governments.

[@David-q1t4d]

Should have told the man u. Fan you support Birmingham City See if you get the response I get in Cuba "Who"? 🤣😅👍

[@David-q1t4d]

29.00 "I'm gonna end up on a register"! 😅🤣😅🤣😅🤣 That will test your Spanish viewers knowledge of English

[@em-tu3qm]

thank you for being a teacher 💜💜 teachers should be paid very high