She Joined Me in the World's Most Dangerous Country 🇮🇶

[@jamesthomasparker]

Ballsy stuff! But that’s why your one of my favourite KZbinrs! You show us what the media never shows us in these countries and that’s decent enough locals just living life. And very brave of Cat for going with you! We all know she’s in safe hands with you man! Love it 🙌

[@BackpackerBen]

All good mate 🫡

[@surafelbeyene9315]

Bro, you are doing justice to these countries. Nobody would’ve thought this is what Iraq looks like If you and your likes don’t show it to the world. keep working hard and keep having fun. We love you Ben!

[@BackpackerBen]

You know it mate!

[@rizkyadiyanto7922]

yet he only shows the bad sides of jakarta. keep saying it is the most polluted city in the world every 5 seconds even though its not exactly true. i wonder why he hates it so much.

[@CatShortzz]

​@@rizkyadiyanto7922 if you played the whole video you also have seen that they running out of time to go into the city silly hater

[@petermonaghan6749]

​@@rizkyadiyanto7922why do you lie 😂😂😂

[@Aussiecookin]

Speak for yourself goose.

[@BackpackerBen]

What’s the first thing you think of when you hear Iraq 🇮🇶 hopefully my video changes your perspective on this country. Huge respect to Catarina for joining me on this adventure not many females would do this…

[@caydiidxasan3845]

أن أمريكا ظلمتهم ودمرت بلادهم

[@surafelbeyene9315]

💯

[@muffinman2889]

Bawsy from both you both 😮you think 🤔 of Iraq think kidnap beheading 😅

[@lindaurla9716]

First thing I thought was that you don’t need to worry and how cool it is that you went there. Second thought was that if Catherina covers her naked arms a bit more, then you guys will show a lot more respect to the people there. No offense, just a hint for you! Much love 💕

[@justanobody3015]

Were is all the women in this video seen some on the streets but seems theres 90%men to women ratio in baghdad?

[@victoriaaletaaustria2817]

Kat is brave to accompany you in not should I say "the usual tourists' destination". So down-to-earth and no frills girl. You're lucky to find such a person. 👍

[@BackpackerBen]

Top traveller

[@azul29156]

Right at the end of the video I was translating Kats witty comments from Arabic into English. Such as: حبيبي.= "My dear" and يلا=let's go! I detect that she's being a good sport. But also just a hint of sarcasm. Maybe because Iraq though great, isn't exactly what you would call a resort country🤷🏼 anyway she's fun to watch and anywhere you go you'll have "content"😇 I like you both, and you're lucky to have her along❤️

[@MrSilverbirch]

Was kinda hoping to see a mix of veiled and unveiled women to make Kat feel a bit less conspicuous,but she looked like the only unveiled woman in town,so fair play to her for carrying on if she felt awkward

[@MrSilverbirch]

Oh ladies at 24mins

[@seymourhundos7986]

@@MrSilverbirch17:15

[@TB.....]

Iraqi generosity. Although they know our country was involved in wars there they still seem genuine with their friendliness. Very generous people.

[@palukens]

Kat brings a lovely sense of cheerfulness to every situation. Bravo Kat.

[@Yolo.0461]

Kat looks like such a genuine good person. Ring her up!

[@rangersoldat]

We all enjoy your content and are happy that you are bringing Kat with you! ~RS

[@BackpackerBen]

I appreciate that!

[@jamese2424]

Over the past few months, yourself and your fellow compadre Kat have really been stepping it up….Your actually now number 2 on my subscription list…..Iraq looked incredible, fair play fella…Keep safe.🙏🏻 I’ll be travelling of the beaten track in January, somewhere you visited this year…in Asia…😎

[@BackpackerBen]

Nice one mate! Appreciate that Where you heading???

[@jamese2424]

@@BackpackerBen Traveling around Mindanao...Davao City.... General Santos....😁.. let's not forget cotabato city

[@BackpackerBen]

Love it! No issues there mate you’ll love it

[@Spodeboy]

Cat is a keeper Ben! Treat her like a queen!

[@jkjobies]

Love Kat she is a breath of fresh air! Hope you both continue travelling together! Another great video!

[@Jungle_Jim1982]

Aww man, this video fills me with such warmth. Such nice people, and this nation has been through a lot. Cat is so sweet bless her. Keep the vids coming mate

[@tontonlolo6487]

Hi Ben ! Would be a great idea to do Portugal with Catharina!

[@richardj.chaparrosr.9810]

❤❤❤😂❤❤❤

[@Liam-qb7em]

Never thought I'd say this, but this video almost makes me want to go and check out Baghdad! Excellent video as always brother.

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks a ton you should

[@gafrers]

04:32 Love the Tuktuk driver's shirt from Germany "5 million Heavy gearboxes built in Gaggenau" Unimog Gearbox and it was in 2018 🤣🤣

[@CloudArchitectDEUTSCHLAND]

Haha lol

[@SilverfoxJB]

Cat is a star for joining in with you on your crazy adventures and she is much easier on the eye than!

[@MrSimonj1970]

Yes she's a very cool lady, one in a million. Marry her ASAP Ben!

[@Jaime00008]

Thanks for making my Saturday that much better by dropping a new video. I'm watching this right before going to bed.

[@BackpackerBen]

Enjoy mate! Thanks for watching

[@matteoj226]

Iraq looks far more orderly, friendly and clean than many other places around the world. Respect for showing the real side to us.

[@AlterMann57]

Beautiful people too.

[@deadmoney5580]

Like what, the donbass ?

[@seymourhundos7986]

Lol clean? 🤣🤣🤣

[@commanderrockwell]

This isnt even nicer than the dirtiest places in USA lollll

[@Oleca-ej7qo]

You say clean ?!

[@Allanstravels]

Loved this video of Iraq and wonderful to see how friendly the people are, all smiling and welcoming you. Greeting to Catarina and awesome work Ben!

[@sarge_4412]

Iraqi people are known to be the friendliest and most hospitable people in the middle east. No disrespect to the other arab nations there. Great video Ben!

[@samblu9772]

Iran is more generous

[@harvey22]

Very enjoyable video! Great to see how the Iraqis live. And Kat's a real trouper. Maybe that ring she got is an engagement ring? What about it? Cheers, from Richard in Reno

[@rewanji]

Brilliant video once again. You two look good together. Keep safe and enjoy the journey guys. Bjinho para a Catarina. 👍🏻👍🏻😘

[@AJ_UK_LIVE]

Just got up to eat my breakfast and it's a Ben video! Nice timing son. Time to eat my chocolatey goodness in relative luxury whilst the dynamic duo goes through madcap adventures in mental places.

[@BackpackerBen]

Enjoy mate! 😎 cheers for watching

[@AJ_UK_LIVE]

@@BackpackerBen Always! Love your stuff mate. Cat is super comfy with you on video now. It's nice to see. I also enjoyed her 'locked out of the room' dance haha

[@sarahhaaniaxoxo]

Ben, I fell in love with Iraq because of you and Gusthego. Much respect to you for showing the truth about this beautiful country and salute to Katerina for being so open-minded!

[@BackpackerBen]

Appreciate it mate! Yes it’s awesome here 🇮🇶

[@AKASHROY-i9f]

@@BackpackerBen Lots of love from India dude

[@safeerdammam4074]

It is great to see you visiting Iraq again. You are always the best

[@br0wnkrak3n70]

The flashback of last time you were in Baghdad killed me. You looked so gaunt. Much healthier now, broski. That wallpaper in the hotel reminded me of that lickable wallpaper in Charlie and the chocolate factory.

[@maximoreeves2199]

Thank you Ben and Katerina....❤ ben i didn't know you were a fan of family guy.lol Kat your spirit shines throughout...I feel you are a truly kind soul..i appreciate you both...please be safe. 24:41

[@martinnorth2680]

All time favourite channel now, love it.

[@flysky6248]

Love you both,Cat and Ben.Be safe guys.😊

[@zackycosgrove7426]

Easily becoming one of my fav channels

[@nicklopez2201]

Your videos are awesome and I like when you do your videos with Kat makes them even better, but dude you gotta order the girl a drink as well not just your self, maybe behind the scenes she didn’t want a coffe

[@YorkshireRoseReseller]

😂 that man was really funny when he looked back at the camera to see what you was doing 3:49 😂

[@EastUpperGooner]

Some stunning architecture in this video, Ben. Wow!

[@Georgie-d7u]

Iraq surprising in some regard nice meal better hotel to end the night so enjoy every video Ben & Kat subscriber always Australia 💛

[@Remonyyork]

Cat is one incredibly brave lady. I couldn’t have done that. She was definitely getting lots of looks and that bloke who came up to you with the two melons…🤔🤔🤔 You’re both incredibly adventurous and open minded and it’s so refreshing.

[@Lionking1190]

She was indeed, i guess she was breaking stereotypes for every woman and herself - always respectful with the culture!

[@rew3103]

Kat's a trooper and EXTREMELY easy on the eyes lol! 👍👍👍

[@jackmathaus5234]

More great content Thanks for teaching us about these places and giving us a view of a place many would only have seen on the News!

[@BackpackerBen]

You got it mate more to come

[@Zaraa-z2e]

Welcome to my country, Iraq, anytime. We love tourists I hope that you will visit the city of Nasiriyah and Ur, as well as the marshes in the south, and that you will visit the very beautiful city of Babylon.

[@hayleyobeirne7754]

You guys are great to watch. Showing the real world, which people wouldn’t have ever expected is so eye opening. You guys seem really comfortable there and it looks like a nice place to visit

[@Stopbeingnosyffs]

You best take her to every place you go ❤️ she’s one of best I’d never let her out my sight defo keeper 🙌

[@BitsofEurope]

Gentleman Ben...Catarina sneezes....Ben's response, 'Ohh Christ!' (Translated = Bless You).😁 Solid girl, takes all in her stride. I think you guys need to do more together on and off the screen.

[@giraffesinc.2193]

Katarina is incredibly brave!!!!! She's swarmed by men who are used to women being covered from head to toe, and she just soldiers on! Great video, Ben, love you channel!

[@xenxike500]

Be safe and wear a scarf, not a good look without one in this country. Just for your safety.

[@Radinl-wy2fz]

في العراق ليس كل النساء تغطي الراس والوجه اذا لاتمتلك معلومات كافية لاتدلوا بدلوك

[@FahqTyrants]

Kat is a gem, great addition Ben

[@DIEALCHEMISst23]

Soo grateful for you mate, what an impactive for the colective, what a good genuinely guy, keep it strong with the lady;)

[@alexandershawo4328]

Amazing vlog. Top notch stuff. Ben and Cat the best

[@cdr9570]

Experience travelling around has taught me that, though there are crazies everywhere, 99.99% of people are just normal and want to live a peaceful life, no matter where you go.

[@BackpackerBen]

Spot on

[@Maarten8867]

I love how they put their hand to their heart and smile over there. They are so friendly!

[@English-wb4gq]

❤❤

[@1mikefrost]

Brilliant. Cat is sporting a lovely smile 😅

[@kimblecheat]

Love travelling vicariously with you. Thankyou.

[@BackpackerBen]

More to come!

[@CaseyWiggin]

Well both of you for being brave and visiting the country

[@BackpackerBen]

No biggie all good here ✅

[@pieterschalkwyk8354]

Thanks for a another great episode of your traveling experiences. Greetings from South Africa. Stay safe and God bless.

[@BackpackerBen]

Appreciate it pal!

[@marty3076]

Dude! Kat! Iraq! Omg what an adventure! This is amazing content! You guys are awesome! ❤❤❤

[@aronjohns4662]

You guys are legends!!! Love the videos thanks for showing Iraq

[@BrianFairlamb]

Great vlog guys really enjoyed it

[@BackpackerBen]

Appreciate it mate!

[@Conan3145]

Hi Ben. Greetings from Australia 🦘. Thanks for showing me a part of the world that I’m unlikely to see in person. Please add a link in your videos to Capable Caterina’s KZbin channel 😎.

[@richardwarran]

Great video as always Ben,you’re a brave man staying in that shithole of a hotel,and a total legend going to 🇮🇶

[@mork6668]

It's cool to watch these traveling videos while at work,at least someone is having some fun😊

[@StartLivingNow1963]

Another Awesome Adventure Ben & Cat Loved it 🙂Watching from NB Canada🙂

[@giraffesinc.2193]

Oh gosh, I just started watching and hope dear Kat is okay!

[@RL-yo1wp]

I was watching another video on KZbin thru my tv with my PlayStation and I was complaining that Ben doesn’t have a video and I’m going to message him on his last video and I was leaving KZbin slowly and I see 5 minutes ago Ben puts up a video. I watch the whole video. Kat is awesome. I can’t wait for your next video do IRAQ. Interesting country for sure.

[@BackpackerBen]

Cmon mate I’ve posted 3 vids in a week 😆

[@RL-yo1wp]

@@BackpackerBen it’s not enough Ben. Im your faithful follower, I’m up on a weekend watching your video on a Sunday morning New York time.

[@RL-yo1wp]

@@BackpackerBen what comes to mind is how would Iraqis react for an American in Iraq. Iraq is a nice country and everyone seems very nice. By the way to inform all my friends are out drinking and me, home WAITING FOR BEN TO PUT UP ANOTHER VIDEO LOL.

[@BackpackerBen]

Hahaa quality that’s dedication 😂

[@BackpackerBen]

Hahaa quality that’s dedication 😂

[@DazSalford69]

Didn't expect Iraq 👍 cool vid ❤

[@DjowZDjowZ-de8xd]

Catherina seems to have very much patients. ❤ maybe its good to stay together sir.

[@naqibazimi9371]

I hope everything goes well in Iraq. I am also include this country in my bucket list to visit in the future beside Iran and Pakistan. Keep showing and uploading your video about your travel to Iraq to make sure that people aware about this lovely country. Peace and love from Malaysia. ☺❤

[@undercoverkeks4]

3:42 As a German, I love the t-shirt of the TukTuk driver.

[@MattyEngland]

Iraq looks great, definitely somewhere I'd like to go soon.

[@ZoonCrypticon]

Great ?

[@mohammedkh4321]

​@@ZoonCrypticon؟

[@RealGunarson]

@@mohammedkh4321 not clean

[@mohammedkh4321]

@@RealGunarson your mother? I believe so!

[@RealGunarson]

@@mohammedkh4321 you guys should seriously consider cleaning your country before throwing insults at anyone for speaking the Truth !

[@TenerifeBest8B]

Greetings from Tenerife. Welcome to Tenerife. Greetings to you and Catherina! ❤🎉

[@DustySmith1]

Iraq is not in Tenerife

[@TenerifeBest8B]

@@DustySmith1 but I am in Tenerife

[@DustySmith1]

You welcomed him to Tenerife though

[@TenerifeBest8B]

@@DustySmith1 I hope they will visit us in Tenerife.

[@Lionking1190]

As a woman that travelled Iraq already, headscarf is not mandatory unless you are visiting mosques and surrounding,holy cities or very rural places. There’s many woman walking around without it and wear normal clothes, they key is shoulder and knees covered and you will be okay! Every woman search about clothes prior going to these countries! ☺️ Just to answer some misconceptions on your comments sections!

[@rizkyadiyanto7922]

which is safer for women, iraq or large american cities like LA, SF, NY, chicago, etc?

[@Mikke-G]

​@@rizkyadiyanto7922Iraq doesn't have open borders and leftist policies so of course it's safer

[@azdbuk]

Assuming the "woman" speaks only english and is a US citizen I would take LA, SF, NY. Try navigating law enforcement in a foreign country of which you do not speak it's language and have zero understanding of it's legal culture. If you are asking if the crimes against women are higher or lower between each city named and Iraq in general, you have to do your own research and figure it out. @@rizkyadiyanto7922

[@Redstripe921]

I didnt see a single woman on bens iraq videos not covered from head to toe. So i dunno about that "many woman dont cover"

[@Zaraa-z2e]

​@@rizkyadiyanto7922Women in Iraq, as I see them, are safer than America. No, there are many people in America who harass women, but I have seen many foreign female tourists here in Iraq who are not subjected to harassment. The Iraqis are friendly and welcoming. Your agents have great respect for women.

[@FilmMission]

These films later great Ben - Thanks for showing us - Yalla Yalla :)

[@BackpackerBen]

You got it mate 🤝

[@davidmorgan2428]

All the best to yu both mate! wish you well.

[@BackpackerBen]

Much appreciated bro!

[@luizas2345]

Interestingly being Uzbek, I understood some words the taxi driver was saying Probably because Uzbekistan was part of a Silk Road and captured some Arabic words. For instance tarjimon means translation. Markaz means the centre in the meaning of a high street or downtown

[@ercanbanka5377]

the link is the "Ottoman" Empire and it's unique Language which was a mix of Persian and arabic words as a bridge between the Arabic and Persian world .

[@Raylufc]

I thank Ben for showing us the true people of Iraq and not what we are told in the media

[@outcast-man]

ben I'm sure old top gear filmed in that café ,,loving your vids bro 😍

[@MariaDeLuzSaldivar]

I love your video so much beautiful country ❤❤❤thank you Ben

[@BackpackerBen]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FREDWALKERINDO]

Cool, I didn't expect Iraq to be like this.🎉

[@BackpackerBen]

😎👏🏼

[@sadaa09]

im so excited for the next vlog 😆

[@aronjohns4662]

Iraq actually looks awesome 👏

[@anthonygates7523]

Looks pretty chill there to be honest

[@Jval107]

Thank you for another great video with you and Kat! I was in Iraq in April, 2003. It's great to see the country now.

[@AJYT690]

The rickshaw driver was asking you to use the phone and translate arabic to English. Atleast thats what i think it means. Because i heard a lot of common words with hindi in his talk, like angrezi=English, tharjima=translate.

[@lukewarmaus]

Just about to go to bed on a Sunday night, thanks for dropping an amazing video!

[@BackpackerBen]

Enjoy! Cheers mate

[@sourbaileys]

I wish we has that meal here in Canada. Looks amazing.

[@Sniperboy5551]

Cat always looks gorgeous

[@JotHaGie]

Loved this video! Bustling place. Mazghouf looked fit

[@padraigocobthaigh1770]

Ben one central theme running through your videos is the friendliness of the people when you get amongst them and show them a bit of respect. Too often we have preconceived ideas on how a particular people are and how dangerous it's perceived to be. Your channel shows the best in people and none of it is false. It's spontaneous and genuine for the most part even in very trying circumstances. That's why your videos of your travels and your interactions are both entertaining and educational. Well done to both yourself and Kat who I think should be a permanent fixture.👍👍👍

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Iraq looks bloody great, class you are showing the good side of a place thats had many struggles, defo going here next year

[@BackpackerBen]

Yes mate!!! 🙌🏼

[@EllisWR]

We'll be there early next year looking forward to it 🇮🇶

[@BackpackerBen]

You’ll love it mate

[@EllisWR]

@@BackpackerBen Quality stuff. Where next?

[@girlsontheloose1]

One of my favourite countries in all the world, so good guys!

[@BackpackerBen]

Honestly no idea yet mate 😝

[@EllisWR]

@@BackpackerBen Palestine I heard.

[@zarathustra007]

Great episode !

[@dougieranger]

Back in Iraq. Enjoy, the good looks incredible. 👍🏼

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks mate!

[@dacorum8053]

I noticed on the streets and markets of Baghdad that men outnumbered the women shopping by around at least 20 to 1 and the women we did see were all older than Catarina. I can understand that women were more likely to stay at home when Baghdad was extremely dangerous but that doesn't seem to be the case now.

[@brasco2315]

Young women going to modern mall

[@lazarevskimartinkumanovo2669]

I am so happy to see Baghdad streets, I was working in Baghdad Green Zone for almost 7 years, and never see the city, we stay only in the Green Zone from 2007 to 2013. In that time was almost 100% that you will get kidnaped or killed. I am happy for Iraqi ppl that they have peace now.

[@jumpy2xstreaming]

This will be a great video!

[@molabnl2817]

Another top quality video with Ben & Cat. You should visit Somaliland again.

[@JimmyJones-r4z]

At 8:18 you missed the Big Ben shop behind you Big Ben!

[@globalmotortradersyt5514]

Awesome video brother!

[@BackpackerBen]

Appreciate it!

[@redbullvodka5696]

Well done Ben, Cat is on a trip of a lifetime 👍👍🔥🔥🔥

[@richardsingh5827]

Im looking forward to this

[@BackpackerBen]

🫡

[@timj4210]

Thanks to you i went to Iraq beginning of this year. Loved it! I´m heading to Riyadh, SA to celebrate New Year, 27 dec/3 jan. Can´t wait. Any plans on going to SA? Greetings from the Netherlands. Btw: in march this year i went to Transnistria. To be honest, i did feel safe in the capital, but not in the rural parts (because of Russia/Ukraine-conflict). Might be a nice destination for you as well ;-)

[@steven9541]

Glad you brought security Ben 😂..Could have guessed the driver's name before he told you😮😂

[@PatserGrey-x1t]

Great video good to see ues living it up a bit more

[@aquaticterrafirma]

Ben, did you not get the reference with the guy holding up the melons to Kat and laughing, a bit rude! Lmao, they aren’t used to seeing a beautiful woman not covered I suppose. Kay has such a great smile also.. I can’t believe it’s been a year since your last video there, time goes so fast when you get older. Also it’s great you two always have separate beds…. Stay safe!