Robbed & Crazy Bus Ride Across Dominican Republic (Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, Puerto Plata)

[@williamtaudien]

There were many comments saying that the brown water was just river water. If you want to learn about why sewage water is released into rivers and oceans around in all parts of the world you can read this article "For this reason, the system is designed to overflow occasionally and discharge excess wastewater into the sea and rivers." www.bbc.com/news/explainers-62631320

[@jimjenkins3313]

Willima Amigo! I've lived in San Diego since '74 and our neighbor, Tijuana, MX has always had a serious river over flow basically, shit, but other toxic chemicals, you name it, very, very often closing Imperial Beaches' water. It's been going on for decades! The US government along with Mexico to some degree has poured $$$ into this problem yet it still happens every single year. I love Mexico and so do you, my GF is a lovely Mexicana that brings me ice cream, chocolate chip my favorite! They took your tripod a long time ago, you won't say it, yet it was a simple theft. You know it, I know it, but yes, while in country, best not to speak of such things.

[@Rescatando_valores]

I am originally from DR, and you are right, from the Capital where you were filming ( Malecon) is NOT from river, only on some parts of east capital, Ozama river, which has become extremely polluted, both governmental, industrial and people dumping waste. I lived in front of Malecon back in the early 90s and I can assure you the sea varied from navy blue ( deeper waters) to light blue shallow ones.. Shame that the Gov does nothing about this, unless it is a tourist sea side. Great work mate!

[@bberg4745]

@@Rescatando_valores I spent 2 weeks in DR and was thinking about retiring there. Where areas should I consider.

[@kyronwalsh]

Very good William… there is sometimes a reluctance to call it what it is when speaking about 2nd or 3rd world countries. For instance, most of the world’s ocean plastic comes from 2 countries… but the common knee jerk reaction is to blame ourselves instead of the perpetrators which would be far more effective. I dare not name the 2 countries but it’s not Europe or N America…

[@kyronwalsh]

@@jimjenkins3313 truth

[@maryrankin9869]

William this whole video made me on edge. Poor frenchman. Good you stayed around for him. That was very kind of you and I am sure he appreciated it. I could not take chances on water. Holy cow you almost didnt find any for the night.

[@reismyperezgarcia1200]

Nice video!! Thank you for coming to my city Puerto Plata, and you can not imagine how stressful was watching you walking around and lost, I was like “Dude, what are you doing walking in that way??? you ain’t going to find no water or a restaurant in that direction, use google maps 😂”

[@Joan25alvarez]

Interesante video, me gusta ver cómo nuestros visitantes ven nuestro país y así ver las oportunidades de seguir mejorando, gracias 🇩🇴

[@MrJdy18]

Hotel Dinasty had some interesting art above the bed there dude haha. Keep up the good work brotha, can’t wait for the next one!

[@sergio34410]

Hello mr Willian !glad to see you enjoying your vacation, when you were in the capital you noticed that the ocean was Murky,; as you know it’s rainy season and a mayor river ( Ozama) goes Wright to the center of the capital bringing lots of country side rain water! Sewage it’s always treated never dump to the sea!!

[@billrailsback5176]

Good work Willy Willy, please be careful walking those dark streets at night. See you next time !!!

[@masterofthekings6347]

Hi Williams, the water that you see there it's the end of the river Ozama that comes down to the sea, obviously was raining because normally it's blue and turquoise color right there where you was standing called the Malecon. Nice video!

[@richardsuero1684]

As Dominican, i really liked the video you have made. You have captured the daily life in a natural way for some spots, without the need to just show only the most "commercial and beautiful" parts that are seen in the photos with oversaturated colors in tourism magazines. In general, I can tell you that Dominican people are very generous with travelers since it is a natural instinct of the Dominican and also because tourism is one of the income sources in some areas. Of course, it is always recommended to be aware in some areas to protect yourself from evildoers. Thanks for the video and you are very welcome again. Next time if you want to explore some exotic and paradisiac places, you have a local friend here who also like to surf and watersports :)

[@bberg4745]

I just got home from your beautiful country lots of historical places. I was in the deep neighborhoods of Santo Domingo and I wasn’t allowed to be out in the streets for fear of being Robbed so I had to stay inside my friends home. I wanted to go out and chat to meet some locals but my friend didn’t want me to find trouble. It’s too bad because I really enjoy meeting people with different cultures. I will return.

[@richardsuero1684]

@@bberg4745 thanks Bob for visiting our beautiful country. We are glad that you enjoyed your visit. You are always welcome. Unfortunately, Santo Domingo streets on December are not 100% safe, because there is too much money on the streets from company giving annual bonus check to employees. However, most turistic places can be very safe, since these areas are supervised by the specialized tourist police.

[@bberg4745]

@@richardsuero1684 I spent a week at boca chica then a week in punta Cana then came back to Santo Domingo for 2 days. I can say I had no problems. Was at grocery store and nobody even noticed I was white. Haha. That’s what I’m looking for. I need to polish up on my Spanish or I won’t survive. I was thinking of just owning a scooter but I believe I’ll be run over. Holy I’m not used to how they drive there. All I keep hearing is horns honking. 😆

[@richardsuero1684]

@@bberg4745 hahahah good choice to not driving here. People drive like kamikaze, so you basically don't drive, you try to defend yourself from these people. 😆

[@Andrew-hk4dh]

The color of the water is usually Turquoise but when it rains the river carries the sediment and the coast looks that color for a couple of days (or more if it keeps raining). it also drags a lot of garbage since the river is highly polluted

[@williamtaudien]

It is sewage water that goes from pipes into the river. Then the river goes to the sea. That's how it is in the whole world not just here.

[@overloaded22]

@@williamtaudien Andre is correct. While there is some sewage going into that area, it is not the main reason for the water color. Our sewage system doesn't cover most of the city. We have to deal with alternate methods. If you were correct, the color wouldn't change back to blue when the rain stops for a couple of days. PS: I worked (with an ocean view) every day for over 10 years just couple of blocks from where you were filming.

[@luisportillo6860]

Hello William, please try to visit El Salvador, you will love it! They have volcanoes you can climb, nice beaches, people are very friendly. I enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work and sharing the world with us.

[@Andrew-hk4dh]

@@williamtaudien yeah, that happens but the color of water is because of what said. All rivers get brown when it rains. KZbin is full of video of the malecón, check some of them out and see the regular turquoise color of the water. Here an example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/poqQfGulhKtshJo

[@cosechartusbendiciones239]

Oh noo the beaches there are very clean dirty water have their own sistem

[@markclayton626]

Nice vid William, not sure why, but I was kind off on edge watching it, maybe it was because your friend got robbed, but stay safe my Swedish friend. 👍

[@andreavanda5402]

Yup me too!

[@TheOneAndOnlyDon]

The water in that part of Santo Domingo is usually blue, but heavy rain had recently poured and large parts of the city were flooded, 8 people died and there was a lot of damage. It was a rare event outside of hurricane season. But still the Ozama river is very polluted by service water and garbage.

[@johnhallam7352]

I love the art work over the bed in the dinasty hotel😀

[@dequisqueya]

I appreacite you William for sharing this piece of history and such a precious treasyre to have you visit us. Come back again!

[@mjc3502]

Great video, William. Be careful! Sometimes I feel you are fearless and that freaks me out about you.

[@megortiz7343]

So glad to see your videos are back.. Boy alot of hustlers there you are so kind it looks a bit scary to me and you should always have your phone with you silly goose. I was waiting for come with me and i will ease your pain !!!!! Take care william.

[@sharondurkan]

Love your vlogs.. especially today i had a laugh looking at the picture on the wall as you were jumping on the bed 😂

[@LuisLopez-jp3bt]

Hello friend! So happy to see your video from Puerto Plata. Thanks for sharing and for speaking so highly of the D.R. Your the man! Stay safe and have fun.

[@questionMark4443]

Thanks for the beautiful content William you always bring sunshine into my day with your courage to travel and spread your inspirational way that is so unique.

[@williamtaudien]

Thank you :)

[@jenniferkimballgarcia]

I love it when you walk through sketchy neighborhoods and talk to locals. You are much braver than me 😮

[@squirrly001]

I know its all about travelling around Dominican but I am really intrigued by the painting over your bed in the last hotel. :D I know I am weird.

[@rrrcet]

Hi William. In the more developed countries the waste water is treated before letting out to what ever body of water. It’s treated good enough that you really don’t notice anything. I’m a civil engineer from Canada and I will be retiring soon and hope to do like you are doing now. Love your videos. Thanks 👍

[@elliottdiedrich3068]

Up until 2021, Victoria BC was still pumping their sewage into the ocean and had been doing it that way forever. Tofino BC still pumps their sewage in the ocean so just because we are a developed country, doesn't mean that the governments care. The only reason Victoria quit is because of backlash from their own people and other Canadians.

[@denniscandelaria7131]

Dominican here. The best thing to do to avoid those pesky vendors is to repeat no comprende, no comprende and just walk away. When I see this videos I wish I could be there to help guys like you. Good luck in your travels.

[@williamtaudien]

I wanted to go with him because it would be good for the video. Otherwise I would not. Lol

[@ScoTTyScoTTyScoTT]

Ola Dennis! What about saying no gracias? Just curious. I’ve run into some vendors at an all inclusive on the beach and just told them no gracias, no mas denerio and they seemed to understand. I even gave them a gift of some baseball cards because I wanted to give back to the community. Thank you

[@denniscandelaria7131]

@@ScoTTyScoTTyScoTT No dinero is not good because you a tourist, they know you have 🤑

[@D4ni_fit]

Nice my country Dominican ❤️❤️🇩🇴🇩🇴 mi pais

[@oasisdelnorte]

William Taudien. Santo Domingo recently had a natural disaster. A flood occurred that in 100 years there was no record of something like this. What surprises me is that I saw it on the news two weeks ago and in your video the city looks very recovered, however the coast is still affected by the flood waters. The waters of the coasts change color when there are hurricanes and big storms, but they return to normal in a few days, so if you go back you can probably see a beautiful turquoise color on the Santo Domingo Coast

[@ScoTTyScoTTyScoTT]

Lmao that bounce test was A+. Thanks for this video.

[@Tech_Publica]

Nice video as usual! Would have been interesting to hear your friend' s story about how he was robbed....

[@williamtaudien]

5 dudes came with knifes

[@banitsaboy144]

@@williamtaudien wow!YOU FIND ME THERE AGAIN!

[@Tech_Publica]

@@williamtaudien right in the middle of the colonial zone? Was he in a public place with people or kind of walking in a dark alley?

[@jimwez9983]

Most likely he was robbed by a beautiful chika that he spends some time with that's what I believe but you tell the insurance company you were robbed by 5 guys at knife point yes sounds much better

[@Cheffy8356]

I love the videos my friend. I always look forward to watching. If you ever find yourself in Canada on the west coast would love to meet up. Maybe one day we’ll meet up on our travels. Keep doing what your doing. Much love.

[@MegaOnixa]

Hello, William, it's good that you think it's beautiful DR, I'm from the Dominican Republic and I recommend that you avoid walking around at night alone and with a camera. Unfortunately, robberies and kidnappings are increasing in the country. Be very careful and avoid walking alone.

[@edgegymnastics8409]

He’s doing it for the video

[@E4EonEbay]

That was some interesting artwork hanging above the bed, looks like they were doing the bounce test also :)

[@riczieba968]

The guy with the black suit and white runners set off alarms right away been there done that good to get away quick 👍

[@patriciagattelli801]

Hi William, I was missing your videos. Take care of you! Thank you for sharing. I also miss Maria.

[@williamtaudien]

So nice of you thanks!

[@rhondadami517]

I always get nervous when you start walking around at night in places that are not familiar to you. So enjoy them!!

[@scottmcwave9479]

That dude was quite the salesman 😃

[@pattyguerra4939]

Me encanto el vídeo saludos y cuídate mucho William

[@kolat00]

Always good to watch your videos really enjoyed it as usual. Thank you.

[@randythomas2888]

🤩🏝👏Gr8 travel & viewing, thanks for sharing your insight, experiences & observations!...👍🆒️

[@ianspencer8771]

Thank you for another great video. Enough said, I will never return to the DR or recommend it as a vacation destination

[@jampete2395]

William great videos. Always a pleasure to watch your weekly videos. I admire you for what you’re doing. Market those Hawaiian shirts and I think you will make a killing!!! Just a thought

[@williamtaudien]

Good idea !

[@julieg447]

Cool video William! You always make me want to pack my bag and travel again! Ahhh if I were 20 years younger, i' d be on the adventure trail again 🤗✨️✨️

[@rayb3000]

I'm about 20 years past my use by date as well. I could always leave my family behind and go with you ;). Just kidding but yes, William makes me wish you tube existed back then.

[@DougPVlogs]

You can do it. I'm no spring chicken and have been vlogging Mexico for a year already.

[@DougPVlogs]

@@rayb3000 I did it you can too.

[@anaserrano1149]

Take care walking at night around certain places.

[@anaserrano1149]

May be is not sewer waters, near there you have a big river:Ozama which goes down to the Caribbean sea;if it had been raining higher up, the water in the sea will get that brownish.

[@3Days3Noches]

Great video! Been to downtown Puerto Plata as well!! Can’t wait for the next video! Safe travels

[@Mickster428]

Thx for the great videos William we really appreciate it 👍👍

[@markclayton626]

Can’t believe William has posted this just before midnight here in the UK, I was about to go to bed, well bed is cancelled….

[@williamtaudien]

Thanks for that :) appreciate you watching it

[@michaelcuello2508]

So sorry the French guy had such a bad experience :( . You gotta be careful going to some of these places at night; best of luck !

[@treynolds94]

Been to Puerto Plata mamy times. Touring around outdoor schools, villages, local hotel employees home meeting families giving out toy candy, supplies. We've Rented cars toured around the city never felt in danger of being robbed.

[@JoseRodriguez-hs2dk]

I am so glad that many people corrected your lock of knowledge about the brown water is the result of sliding mud into the big river after heavy rains. That was very harmful for our tourism!! Please amend 😢

[@andrewthacker114]

Interesting clip.I think a trip to Cuba would be good. That would be very interesting .

[@williamtaudien]

I think so too!

[@heikeherbert3683]

I agree, Cuba is one of the most unusual ( but beautiful) places I've ever been. Go and see it before it all changes...

[@TheSwede70]

Nice of you to join him William. The guy must have been quite shocked.

[@williamtaudien]

Yeah he wanted to go back home to France but think he was happy that I joined him.

[@TheSwede70]

@@williamtaudien I had a few bad things happened to me during 30 years of travel. A few health related and a couple of theft incidents. But never getting robbed at gunpoint. It will probably happen sooner or later. I think no resistance is the best one can do.

[@andreavanda5402]

@@williamtaudienThat was very kind of ypu.❤

[@gladysvargas5452]

Excellent video to my country. Beautiful. Your spanish to be very good. Enjoy your trip.

[@dmssmd193]

Great video William.

[@williamtaudien]

Thanks friend

[@carlosfernier6692]

Thanks for that visiting my country and Gods bless your 🤩😇✌️🇧🇷🇺🇸🇩🇴👀

[@evangelistaraulmorillo1861]

Saludos desde República Dominicana 🇩🇴🇩🇴

[@AbcDefg-ve2nj]

William your Spagni is very good ! You Are Super!

[@erickl829]

The sea looks brown in that area of Santo Domingo because you are very close to one of the largest rivers on the island, the Ozama River, which pours its waters into the Caribbean Sea. And because it is the rainy season, the river carries soil from the mountains that are on its way to the sea. But in the dry season the sea is as blue as it is in the rest of the island. Thank you for visiting us. You are very welcome.

[@yokid4405]

The water is usually very very blue, if it was Brown that they is because it was rainning for severas days and the river gives that color when it rains a lot.

[@bryansu5824]

What times do the bavaro expresó from punta cana to Santo Domingo leave? And how long?

[@rafaelperezard]

Gracias por visitar RD

[@GabyPelayo]

William, i love your fluency in Spanish.❤️

[@williamtaudien]

Not really :p my Spanish is bad

[@marurqd1]

Cuídate mucho!

[@audreycreamer7295]

Your going to have to make your way to Canada one day William!

[@chucksw1]

good chill video! the shop are a bit aggressive!

[@deadairconversion]

Dude. The picture hanging on the wall above the bed. 😂😂

[@Veatcher]

Great video William, be safe

[@rumik-stahnke6512]

Thumbs up 👍😁🤣Really nice video 👍Well done 👏Thanks for sharing and take care 😁😂🤣

[@anthonyturbay9088]

I love puerto plata, Im from Santiago.❤❤

[@augustodasilva7671]

I was in Santo Domingo many times and I've never seen the ocean like that... It was blue. Maybe it had rained a lot and the river brought all the mud to the ocean... But I'm not sure about that, of course. Nice video anyway.

[@goco4697]

Next time you come to the Dominican Republic, You should join one of our trips. That way you get a fuller experience!

[@barbaramosch2514]

hello william, thanks for this cool video, well done, you are very personable, i come from germany (originally from poland) was in puerto plata in the summer, in a few days i will be traveling to boca chica/santo domingo..best wishes to you and continue successful videos.. ps.i had to smile when you tried the mattress..😊🤭

[@blessed3699]

Good luck. Great video. Good información. 👍

[@TripReviews]

The water often looks like that here in Hamilton Ontario, Canada. The harbour or the bay can look like that and sometimes the Lake Ontario near shore as the bottom can be disturbed by wave action. I have also seen a stream of brown water leaving the harbour out into Ontario like a brown river into the deep blue. I think you are taking some risk walking out at night time on your search for food and water.

[@JayZen707]

Glad to see you back in Latin America. It's more interesting than Europe. Have a good time and be safe.

[@chicagomike]

Got to b kidding me. Worried about being robbed can’t drink the water can’t bring camera no watches no thanks.

[@jordyabreu01]

Bello i no speak inglés but I am domican 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴❤❤❤ i love all

[@mikhailageev7609]

Thanks, William, for such an interesting video!!! ..subscribed..👍

[@williamtaudien]

Thanks for the sub!

[@sernunez3788]

Thank you SOOOO much for your awsome videos

[@75daddygonzo]

Nice video! I was in Santo Domingo a few weeks ago. But next time I go I want to ride the bus from Santo Domingo to Santiago de los caballeros. I just wondered what it was like for a foreigner even though when I go everyone thinks I’m Dominican

[@brypar70]

Great video - glad you didn’t run into any trouble in that town Have you ever run into bed bugs or things like that in the lower budget hotels during your travels? Thanks

[@DougPVlogs]

In my travels, I have stayed in some shady hotels and up to now only one where I said NO WAY.

[@nickmusttravel]

New subscriber here. Great video my friend. Whenever you can, get down to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and we can do a calab. Cheers!

[@morillado2]

Hello, the color of the sea is because Ozama river, it is raining a lot on this days

[@bongo50000]

Love the panting over the bed at Dinasty ❤️❤️🙈😂

[@alexwallace6120]

\''' What an adventure. I'm sorry your French friend was robbed. About 40 yrs ago my Spanish group in college was going to Santa Domingo. I wanted to go but I didn't have the money.

[@GudLawdHammercy]

Numero Uno 1️⃣ Let's get you to 100K subs before 2023 🥳

[@williamtaudien]

Thanks for the first comment :D

[@arturomontes6521]

Great video safe travels. Enjoy the weather.

[@wallyklw5]

Closing in on 100K subs William!

[@erinwilson3760]

Be safe there William.

[@GabyPelayo]

What a savvy business owner to let you record in his shop.

[@luciathompson5602]

So sorry about what happen to your friend.

[@yelitzagarciatorrres9612]

Me encantó tu vídeo no se inglés pero decidir seguirte.

[@omarn1946]

Solo sigue viendo sus videos con los subtítulos en Inglés también ( leyendo los simultáneamente mientras escuchas) despues mandas al traductor de google la transcripción del video para ver que dice en español y relacionarlo con el mensaje en Inglés. Después de un par de años te sorprenderás.

[@eddiebeato5546]

Hello William! I was born in the Dominican Republic, a little town called Moca, raised in New York, and I am impressed by the poverty of my country. Please, focus on the beautiful natural side. Lol, like New York, we Dominicans are a melting pot of races and peoples: I could probably be called a white man in USA, but like most Dominicans, my ancestry could include indigenous Taínos and Africans. There are some very beautiful places in DR, but if you focus on the poor hoods, tourists may change their minds. Just pay a visit to South Bronx or East New York in Brooklyn, and you will get my point. I am a typical Dominican person, pianist, organist and artist. Affectionately, Eddie Beato

[@williamtaudien]

I have showed nice places as well and nice beaches in my other video. I think people should get an accurate representation of what they can expect when they go to the country.

[@eddiebeato5546]

Yes, I understand, but I think every country has a share of poor thoroughfares, squalid hoods and slums, and that may catch the interest of some people like Jack London visiting East London, UK (early twentieth century) but i think most foreigners know that DR, in spite of its impressive economic developments for the last 20 years, is still a third-world country. Having said that, I truly admire your channel for its educational content and excellent presentation. All My Best William!

[@rusticwood]

William, try Punta Rucia its over west on the north shore closer to Haiti. Some of the best coral reef in the entire country, see my vid--bare naked snorkel. Been a few years now since I was there, used to be a laid back fishing town but im sure theres been some changes, go shoot some vid over west... alot different vibes than sousa....

[@mlbelmatatan]

I live in Boston. I'm from Santiago. I recommend you visit my city santiago. And because you are alone walking careful around puerto plata is dangerous for tourist at night. walk with more people

[@Benvenjtos]

When you think is DR you this is so beautiful beaches hotel , but that is mostly for tourist. As soon you leave the coast line you will see the reality and won’t say is so beautiful

[@normaferrari6299]

Saludos cordiales..muy amado Varon valiente de Cristo

[@nickpapagiorgio5056]

The reason the front windows are tinted is because of the sun and the heat. You will see that a lot in the southern United States and out west in California/Arizona/Nevada etc. Dark tint is also illegal in many states like where I live in NY but that’s because it’s only allowed in extremely hot environments because peoples car seats end up getting so hot you can’t even sit on them especially if they are leather and/or black…if your car sits in the sun for too long it makes a big difference to have nice dark tint to keep it cool.

[@z28ls7805]

William You should look into the tartarian empire I think this city is more ancient than we been told. Great videos!

[@hernancarpio2845]

You take some risks following these odd guys. It is good that you are very direct and clear when you say no. People can do weird things when are desperate for money.

[@MA-yc7pz]

That happens when it rains (Dominican here).We have been having storms every 2 weeks.

[@Corona.Manuel]

It’s not so much water is the water from a river with lots of sediment due to recent rain

[@victoriaopazo7570]

Hola William, writing to you in spanish - Porque asi vas aprender a hablar en español y escucho que tienes un buen acento, tengo ansias tambien de ver to viaje a Sosua que dicen que est bonito, bueno amiga cuidate, abrazos de victoria y amigos😘

[@ramonpepen488]

Have fun buddy; waiting for you next video.

[@carminys27]

Be careful, William, you have been very lucky recording with your camera on the street, and nothing happened to you! I'm dominican and I know how all that works. I hope you have a safe trip :) Thank you for your content.

[@sosuaevents]

Depends on where you go. We film all the time anywhere, just know the bad hoods to avoid.

[@colelifts7205]

Is Samana safer then Santo Domingo? I will be visiting there soon and want to explore the area

[@oscarmartinez1660]

@@colelifts7205 yes any city in DR is safer than the capital(Santo Domingo).

[@ransydelorbe3816]

La mayor parte del país es muy segura. Usted habla, al parecer de barrios de mala muerte.

[@engelgarabatos5061]

She's portorican doesn't look dominican yo me.