Solo Into Bulgaria's Unknown Past 🇧🇬

🇧🇬 Bulgaria is a land nestled between sea and mountains on the southern border of Europe. Its location made it a target for invaders, however, although subjugated for 500 years, the Bulgarians never gave up their hope to one day be free again. Join me as we make our way towards one of the greatest examples of communist architecture as we explore the hidden ancient and communist past of this friendly nation on our way to...Buzludzha..

[@dkz1302]

Lost it when you called that dude a hobbit just to go through the door and see a dwarf 😂😂 6:17

[@NutrisaveoO]

He even gestured towards Bilbo and then played it off like he was showing the camera the station architecture 💀💀

[@jonathandavies1038]

"little person" 😆

[@niksn022]

ahahah that was pretty funny

[@naoufalhitmi]

Bulgarians hobbits

[@brennercorreia6318]

Gandalf moments

[@rath6599]

> Be a Bulgarian woman > Work in a post office > A weird foreigner walks in > Speaking English to himself > Awfully interested in that old phone cabinet > Mutters to himself some more > Leaves > Life back to normal

[@vasiovasio]

As a Bulgarian, I can tell you this will be her Best sighting for this decade or maybe for the rest of her life! :)

[@nyckhampson792]

😂 he's 'toï ne prav' , 'Izvinyavam se za nego'......I watch to see your country, we in the West do not get to see....

[@lordvoldemort1985]

lmaoooooooOOOO

[@len534]

u r comment explains perfectly the targeted main or the core of the adience of bald and bankrupt

[@thepastbrick539]

BRO LMAO

[@Utahforrest]

This is your first video since the passing of my little brother back on March 4th. He was 25 and self-taught fluent in Russian. We used to talk about your channel and how we wanted to go to Russia together and ride the train. I shared that at his funeral and said I’ll soon go to Russia in his honor. Thanks for inspiring me and giving me something to connect with him on.

[@luisvilla799]

RIP to a legend!!!!

[@jjhonecker7644]

ДА МЫ ЦЕНИМ ЕГО ЧЕСТЬ СВОБОДНО ПОСЕТИТЬ МАТУШКУ РОССИЮ

[@tomfrench5542]

RIP, all the best.

[@mercuriocavaldi2208]

Condolences from Moscow.

[@farouqomaro598]

Rest in Peace

[@AB-wf4gt]

My wife grew up from 1981 in Bulgaria Sofia. I met her in 2002 as she was as exchange student on visa to pay for college. I never let her go. She is my prize. The best woman a man could dream for. We live in Maryland and have 4 children.

[@flyer3455]

Slavic women are amazing!

[@MagicMiro]

❤

[@jennerannaan7419]

Where in Maryland?

[@udififkfkfck]

"In this country 1st you gotta make the money then you gonna get the power & then you'll get the woman"! So I did but nothing is like what was Bulgaria ones!

[@GHJ322]

​@@flyer3455BTW Bulgarians aren't Slavic according to their DNA ancestry.

[@Rakka5]

>Arrive at a random train station >Instantly acquire new NPC party member This man's passive charisma buff is fucking crazy.

[@70Ian70]

@@radry100 WTF you on a bender again

[@markotango54]

😮​@@radry100

[@djoverkin]

​@@radry100nah, he's just a random beggar who happened to be there. It happened to me a lot of times. Some feel bad to just ask for money, so they try to be helpful and then ask.

[@pf6797]

@@radry100that’s honestly just as interesting

[@FamiliarAnomaly]

Maybe you can do it too - go out and live real life

[@sambado]

Mr. Bald getting back to roots. He couldn't restrain himself and his desire of adventurazing into new mosaics and Soviet stuff. And this episode was magical. We can fell your joyness and enthusiasm. Let's say you are really a British guy trapped in a Soviet soul.

[@CoryPrior999]

a Soviet soul trapped in a British body! 😎💪❄

[@cuervoblanco71]

soviet cat and soviet dog

[@DeannaSt]

The funny part is how he tells you all (and you probably believe him because you don’t know any better 😂 ) that Russia “subsidised” Bulgaria and once the “Soviet subsidies stopped”, Bulgaria fell apart.😂😂😂 I almost peed my pants laughing because Russia never subsidised anyone but itself, it sucked them dry, all the satellite countries, pillaging them to the last penny, exploiting them and calling that “importing”😂😂😂 it took everything they had at such “prices” that it totally impoverished them all beyond belief… that’s why they look today the way you see them look… 😂😂😂 I don’t know whoever told him that Russia gave anyone anything 😂😂😂 when in fact Russia took everything from everybody, from the Baltic States and Czech Republic and Poland and then to Hungary and Romania and Bulgaria and everybody else… just took and took and took for about 45 years, it just killed and pillaged the economies of these countries forever…all those countries need 100 good years to recover from the “Russian subsidies” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 This version of the Bald Guy is good enough for a standup comedian … 😂

[@1337Ox]

I really missed those Soviet videos!

[@user-yc9pi6wr3x]

Uhmmm... His grandfather is actually Polish..... But he refuses to go to Poland....... Still waiting for the video "Solo trough Poland."???

[@tsvetislavrangelov5932]

Hello Mr.Bald, this video hits real close to home as I'm from Bulgaria, but I'm currently studying in the Netherlands. I wanted to say that I admire your fascination with slavic countries. Bulgaria and its people have been through hundreds of years of hardship, mainly under ottoman rule and soviet communism, but still we have upheld our values and traditions. The villages that you visited in this video are just a couple of the thousands that are currently in disrepair due to the population either aging and passing away or the youth moving to bigger cities like Sofia. I am really grateful that you are showing part of the lives of the people that live there, my grandfather is in a similar situation and it brings me joy knowing others from all around the world are getting to see this. The country is truly beautiful, if you take away the fact that it is being ravaged by corruption and political greed. Nevertheless, thanks for showing Bulgaria to the millions who watch your channel! All the best from Montana, Bulgaria. Благодаря!

[@shortyoffmillard9603]

Solo into bens dark past 🇧🇬

[@ianblakwater5238]

success in nederland :)

[@tsvetislavrangelov5932]

@@ianblakwater5238 Dankjewel man!

[@chatter15005]

Looks beautiful and clean

[@jonahparishioner6152]

The solo vids are sooo much better. Great stuff - fascinating insights, thank you

[@Beazoner]

As a bulgarian, I am literally shocked how many foreigners in the comment section like our country. Thank you all and you are always welcome! There is so much more to see! Bald is number 1.

[@sunnyjim1355]

I visited 3 times in the early 90s - I had an amazing time. Went to many places and even tough hikes over the mountains (Musala, etc). Even bought some hand-made traditional Bulgarian folk instruments from an old guy who lived in the middle of nowhere (such do I love the traditional music, and being a musician myself). And some other trad things - beautiful pottery and woved items, etc, all of which I still have to this day. Wonderful place.

[@peternagy-im4be]

Do you understand Serbian Macedonian etc?

[@Beazoner]

@@peternagy-im4be Serbian kind of, there are things I don't understand, but Macedonian is not a language, it is literally Bulgarian.

[@vaskothefrog]

@@Beazoner based

[@user-xo6so1fe3c]

Болгария-хорошая страна с добрым народом! Удачи вам

[@clon1122]

You probably wont see this but a very good friend of mine Vladimir passed away recently and it was very tragic and sudden. He was Russian/Ukrainian but moved to america in the 80's. He was a super fan of your channel and i just would like to comment this to let you know how much joy you brough to him when i showed him your channel 2-3 years ago. He always complimented on how suave your russian sounded.

[@baldandbankrupt]

RIP Vladimir 🫡

[@FranzFerdinand55]

legend!@@baldandbankrupt

[@jitendrasaxena4254]

Please tell me more about him...

[@FranzFerdinand55]

@@jitendrasaxena4254 about who? Vladimir?

[@DarrenJamiesonJamieson]

​@@baldandbankruptWell, there Bald and Bankrupt. I reckon I'll be in Russia (no visa), by early May. I've gone right off crabsticks these days! Where ya gonna be?

[@lud4o]

We want more videos of Bulgaria!🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬

[@gabrielabernal142]

I am Mexican and Bulgaria is my fiancé's country. I've only been there once and I completely fell in love with it all. The people are wonderful and warm, the food is amazing and the landscape is more than beautiful ❤

[@vasiovasio]

Wow! What an unusual combination of a Mexican girl and a Bulgarian boy! ☺ I'm Bulgarian too and I wish you the Best Live and so much Love! Good Luck to your new Family Together! ☺

[@udififkfkfck]

I'm Bulgarian I had twice Mexican girlfriends in Chicago I eat tons of pozole menudo birria tacos burritos with Julia I went twice to her parents home town in Mexico but I forgot the name of it.

[@gabrielabernal142]

Hahaha no way, really? It's kind of funny because when I was in Bulgaria, I met a guy who had met a lot of Mexicans in Chicago as well, but only just for work. Pozole and menudo are my fiancé's favorite dishes. I hope you enjoyed Mexican cuisine as much as I enjoyed Bulgarian cuisine. Поздрави за вас! 😁

[@tokayah9030]

But ur husband is from Asia,come visit Asia one day❤

[@fhanoverartist]

I travel to Mexico a lot and literally thought --hmmm”‘Mex alternative potential”.

[@tihomirtsvetkov7122]

Ben, I've been watching you since 50k subs and after 5 years of waiting we finally got a Bulgaria episode. The best travel KZbin channel by far, absolute stud and gent. You will have a blast in Bulgaria.НАЗДРАВЕ!

[@1alexanderatanasov]

🙌

[@moneyprofessional]

Thinking the same thing. There is so much soviet era stuff there. Glad he's finally made it!

[@sevenhighclub2339]

A blast 😂 💥

[@nikospapadopoulos168]

I was wondering the same for long time. It couldnt understand why wasnt he going to Bulgaria but he was going to Bandalesh etc since the theme of the channel was ''soviet''.

[@Bubynevermind]

Hahaha, all bularian followers here 😅😊

[@splase1]

I cannot tell you how happy i am to finally see you in Bulgaria and my hometown Ruse ! Positive comments are always appreciated about such forgotten but beautiful City :)

[@htp1146]

Yeah, that was fantastic. It just triggered me how he pronounced ruse :D

[@alonhart9423]

it was your place? how much did benjamin gave to that guy? I hope it was enough. That dude is awesome.

[@calokraine5901]

Benny comes all the way from UK islands just to pee on old commie statues 😂 what a lad

[@saintofstreets]

@@alonhart9423It was like 8 British pounds. 1 lev as of Apr 1 2024 is about 55 cents US, or 44 pence.

[@alexandru2628]

Ruse? Beautiful??

[@filipmac5577]

Keep up the great content Ben, I have watched your channel grow so much over the past five years! We have waited for the Bulgaria video for so long.

[@Ian-bq7gp]

For me Bulgaria is a country and culture i would be very happy to see. I imagine generally its safer than many other places in europe.

[@Broomtwo]

That's so crazy to think you can just run into someone on the street, 90 years old, says "I remember Tsar Boris". We think of some things as so far in the past, but it is only one lifetime away.

[@tomthebadasscat]

My father passed two years ago, and he just started army training in Australia and the war ended. As a child I use to think WW2 was long time ago, but it was only 20+ years. I couldn't understand why people often talked about something that happened way back in the past.

[@atanasapostolov2731]

​@@tomthebadasscat20+ years? Buddy it's been almost 100 years since ww2

[@JS-bp7bu]

​@@atanasapostolov2731he meant when he was a kid presumably...

[@rossengeorgiew9589]

A brother of my grandmother served to His Majesty Boris III as a bodyguard, always with him and the bodyguard battalion on every trip.

[@dreamseeker9207]

But the 90years old guy was amazing right that Bulgaria was nice before WW2, after that USSR fucked us for 50 years and still we cant make Bulgaria good.

[@Bellan8845]

Hello Bald and Bankrupt, hope you read this later. Love this video! I am from Czech but living in Sweden. I am 26 years old Guy, and 2022 i had some real issues with drinking.. i was addicted and drank pretty much almost everyday that whole year till march 2023. And my lonliest days when i was all by myself 2022 you helped me alot, i binged watched all your videos again and again and again. I wanna thank you alot for that, that meant alot and it still do! Please keep doing these videos, i am really thankful for that and im enyoing this. 1 year sober now hollaaa✌🏽❤️💪🏽☺️

[@hendrikschuur9755]

Keep up the good work mate!

[@Bellan8845]

@@hendrikschuur9755 thanks man 🤝🏽🙌🏽 i will!!!

[@zaxon810]

Congrats dude! Hope Sweden is/has been treating you well!

[@Karbon_Based_Life_Form]

Never go back! You don’t need alcohol.

[@oiyecant720]

Stay sober brother, its worth it, great job 👍

[@jasonth0r]

The only vlogger that makes me feel like im there with him. Amazing..🎉

[@Tiredofitall.]

This was an absolute delight! Thanks Bald.

[@neilbuckley5796]

Yes Ben!! This is more like the content we needed!!

[@ohweesy6388]

For real. I Been checking the channel like twice a week

[@MrSomethingElse]

I hear that. History and Underpants, together againski!

[@migselv16896]

This is Bald and Bankrupt in its purest form! Absolutely love it

[@Lookup2Wakeup]

And not dragging that wet Backpacker Ben along ..... 😂

[@neilbuckley5796]

@@Lookup2Wakeup ah, it was a nice distraction.

[@ESTIsLaced]

This is the type of videos I miss you doing. That’s the only reason why I subscribed so thankyou for bringing them back ❤

[@3UZFE]

100%

[@erhardbaehni1832]

2. to that..

[@JonathanKuiper-fv9xw]

I agree.

[@anarchyscorner]

At 44:25 you walk past a arsenal circle 10 store. One of the best AK variant manufacturers

[@alianbaba9330]

Bring back the Soviet History

[@ThatsWhatSheSaid491]

The young people from those rural areas are migrating to Sofia or abroad. In Sofia they have the chance for education and career. Many also migrated to Western Europe, therefore those parts of Bulgaria are very less populated - mainly old folks , Romas , Brits and Germans.

[@user-pk1oq3qv7j]

20 leva is around 10€ I'm so happy to see you in my country 🎉 I hope you gonna love it! ❤ I watch your videos of a long time! You always do the right things! 👍 So proud! 👏🔥

[@KarlPilkington89]

Around £8, nobody cares about euro.

[@ThatBrubakerFellow]

@@KarlPilkington89 It's around 10usd, nobody cares about £.

[@martindinchevgospodinov]

After 4 years of being subscribed, finally my country! ❤🇧🇬

[@yo-yosquared742]

YESSSS the day has finally come

[@guydreamr]

All good things come to those who wait.

[@sunnyjim1355]

It shows your country in a very poor light imo, so I don't know why you are so thrilled. I've been to Bulgaria 3 times and know far more interesting and beautiful places and aspects of Bulgaria than shown here. But for some reason B&B is obsessed with the terrible Soviet era.

[@guydreamr]

@@sunnyjim1355 History isn't always pretty, and there was much beauty about the vintage Comnunist-era murals and architecture.

[@gi4384]

Same ❤😊🇧🇬

[@radolie4iek]

I was waiting for Bulgaria's turn! Thanks for coming here!

[@christopherburns5262]

I spent a very pleasant couple of weeks in Bulgaria ten years ago and was also pleasantly surprised

[@bekiigic]

Just don't turn your back around Bulgarians 😅

[@roserevancroix2308]

☺

[@torstimyle1355]

Why are these railway stations empty? Where are the people or the population is too small to see crowded places.

[@radolie4iek]

@@torstimyle1355 it’s the country with the worst demographic crisis in the world. Majority of the young people have moved to the capital - Sofia. In the province the population is aging. Also, train transportation is pretty slow and inefficient so it’s the least preferred way to get around. Still there are ghost villages nowadays where there is not a single inhabitant and only 30-40 years ago there used to be hundreds.

[@paularose1414]

i really love when you go solo , i mean i love all your videos but when you are alone i seem to learn so much more about places ..you are great xx

[@Gurkiratsingh.]

This was so thrilling. I admire that wherever you go you talk to the locals in their language. Wow!!Bulgaria has so many beautiful architectures and rich sceneries. I Appreciate that you share some information about everywhere you visit. That's cool. Fun fact, few years back your channel was recommended to us by a Bulgarian youtuber NymfyASMR. And now a few days back she shared this video with us😊, she has always brought me here.

[@georgijordanov6067]

🇧🇬Thank you for coming to Bulgaria, I was waiting for this video for years. I wrote to you several times under videos to come to Bulgaria, to come to Buzluzdha. It was a pleasure watching this video especially the Ruse part where I live. Спасибо друг удачи вам 🙌🙌🙌

[@alextikson7557]

Can you possibly translate a bit of what the gypsies were saying?

[@zipo1995]

@@alextikson7557 Nothing that special to be honest , the one on the train station " common words for the store stuff " , the ones with the cart , typical village talk , like dont forget to come for lunch Jore :D , the ones in the car just talking about the stuff they pass by : ) Keep in mind that in bulgaria we have several gypsies , ones will speak bulgarian + turkish , other straitght gipsie language ( youll hear some cyrilic but very broken cyrilic spoken )

[@THIRTEENTH13TH]

the gypsie in the car was just saying that the girl is pretty to him, probably trying to get bald to marry her haha, realistically they do have a seperate gypsie/roma language that has no writing, so you would only really know it if you grew up in a roma environment @@alextikson7557

[@planesrift]

I've never seen any video of Bulgaria before, but the places he went to are pretty beautiful!

[@jamesbinns8528]

Just a few days ago, I left Bulgaria, having spent a pleasant and interesting week. I was in Sofia, and two nights in Plovdiv. People were friendly and helpful. A lot of people spoke some English. On a side street in Sofia, I ate the tastiest kebabs of my life! Also, I visited the Socialst Museum, which was out in the suburbs, past the metro stations. I must return to Bulgaria. There is so much more to see. I love that Bald shows basic things, common people, and the old Soviet buildings.

[@chrisangelov1378]

As a Bulgarian, who started watching your channel when you launched it with the India’s series, I am super excited to watch this one

[@user-uz4eh7yj6o]

i live in russia, and in one of his videos i had watch my own town...

[@smoothex8338]

Абсолютно, аз дълго време се надявах на такова видео :D

[@ianokay]

How well did it capture the experience of the country?

[@sexydog]

@@ianokayhe really caught it, made me miss the country

[@sunnyjim1355]

He didn't go to the best places in the country - but then again, as the title of the video shows - he was only particularly interested in the ex-Soviet aspects.

[@giorgiobrat]

As always, the best content out there. Really appreciate it, Bald!

[@artdogg179]

I so love watching your videos! Thanks for showing us these amazing locations.

[@kheldaur2107]

Bulgaria is a place I really want to visit when I have the time. Cheers from Finland to all Bulgarians.

[@antonv.]

go there for a visit, its nice!

[@freestyler3061]

Cheers to you, my friend!

[@pottingsoil]

Well, it shouldn't be very fucking hard! Just buy a fucking ticket lmfao. Its only 2.5-5 hours away and around $135-269 USD xD

[@LaoSoftware]

Everyone wants to travel and see the world. This is a dream for me too.

[@danhurst9048]

Do it

[@user-uz4qn6nt7b]

Greetings from Romania to our good Bulgarian neighbours 🇧🇬❤️🇷🇴

[@zaenkmus]

Romania and Bulgaria are two great countries with great people -

[@JC-wh7jj]

Greetings, neighbour 👍

[@ReDrive89]

Greetings neighbour! All the best to you !

[@DuhovaMuzika]

Our Romanians neighbours :)

[@jordantsvetanov9920]

👍

[@nathalienurse3336]

Thank you for your wonderful enjoyable videos. I really love the work and research you put into them. I love to see videos where not many people venture. Keep up the great work. Спасибо 🤗🇨🇦

[@gvoden]

I've been waiting for this! And finally here it is. Most favorite video after the Buran expedition

[@johnmcgarry3335]

Ben, you're always at your best in Eastern Europe, feels like visiting an old friend with you. Great content, thanks bro

[@NotMe-vy7bb]

Are your friends all creeps then?

[@gonybme]

Ben, You have given Bulgaria the pure justice it deserves. I live there part time. It is my second home.

[@AtomescheBaron75]

Ah another fellow part time Bulgarian homesteader

[@georgebamber6871]

bulgaria seemed really nice when i went through

[@THIRTEENTH13TH]

been living here for 16 years still havent left, not sure why bulgarians my age leave, im 23 and originally british, i guess they just want it easy

[@solidshrek]

@@THIRTEENTH13TH respect my dude I hope it stays like that for a long time. In which area do you live if you don't mind me asking?

[@THIRTEENTH13TH]

lived in a village close to veliko turnovo, then bansko and currently living in Varna, my family owns a house in a village that was bought like 16 years ago for 5k euro and we been fixing it ever since@@solidshrek

[@HoneybeeHollowGardens]

I lived in Bulgaria for a few months in the summer of 2017. In the town of shipka which was in the background when you went to Budzludzha. I actually hiked there, what a beautiful country with beautiful people. I often dream about it, hope to go back one day.

[@nanaimoshoerepair]

Thanks for another epic journey, Benjamin. Really enjoyed this one.

[@andreasschipplock4568]

Please Bald, please never stop this format.

[@Seba-ch3yq]

I love how everywhere you go, you make friends with people that most others would avoid... and they never walk away empty handed, that shows a big character👍

[@Tommi1981]

Yeah. It was 8,76 British pounds apparently. Pretty generous. Good day for the man. All the best.

[@doyoulikebeetroot]

​​@@Tommi1981 So funny i saw this comment just after i had looked to see how much 20lev was currently. i saw your comment and the amount is exactly the same then i saw you left the comment only 2 hours before 😂

[@Tommi1981]

@@doyoulikebeetroot awesome 😎

[@luissarah4355]

Love that! 🙌🏻

[@jimmya1646]

So happy to see you uploading videos again mr.Bald! It is so relaxing and interesting to watch! I\ve learned more about the world from your videos than I did in school as a kid hahah

[@viech7595]

Hey Bald. I know it's not as flashy but Eastern Germany has some really cool communist heritage. You could check out pretty much abandoned planning cities like Eisenhüttenstadt or so. There are some Soviet mosaiks here and there, even in big towns like Dresden. I can only highly suggest the region. Have a good one, awesome video as always ❤️

[@lorjan5675]

Wow, what an incredible coincidence! My wife and I are huge fans of yours, Bald and Bankrupt, and we've watched every single one of your videos multiple times. It's mind-blowing to see you visit my wife's birthplace, Straldzha, in Bulgaria, and my birthplace, Kote, Vlore in Albania, in your recent travels. It's moments like these that make your adventures feel even more special and personal to us. Keep up the amazing work, and we'll be eagerly awaiting your next adventure! Cheers from us. Hope to meet you some day

[@Izz_1321]

Cheers

[@oohjah]

nice!

[@NotMe-vy7bb]

He would've probably gone after your wife if she was under 21 and still living there

[@udififkfkfck]

My friend marry to an Albanian girl from Kosovo now they're in Blagoevgrad.

[@Oaknot620]

It's relaxing hearing you talk about mosaics, Soviet architecture, and speaking in Russian again.

[@FranzFerdinand55]

even though the people dont all understand the language!

[@charliearnold4706]

Very interesting journey that you have taken. I love listening to your commentary. A fascinating insight into history. Keep up the good work.

[@Steve-ue4cw]

Best video for a long time. I love all your videos but the Soviet ones where you are alone are the best, this one is like a trip back to your first videos. Thanks for the hours of entertainment.

[@selfactualizationnow]

As a Latvian now living in Bulgaria (not far from Buzludzha actually) kudos for finally discovering Bulgaria. It is a pretty magical country! Hope to see more videos of Bulgaria!

[@ozolnieki7]

Čau no mājām👋🏻🇱🇻🇱🇻🫡

[@kosmicheskiprah]

Latvian in Bulgaria? Wow! That's a bit unusual! Hope you are feeling good in BG.

[@selfactualizationnow]

@@kosmicheskiprah Thank you! Feeling great! I love Bulgaria, much more than say Spain, as the mentality here and nature is something a lot closer to home, something I can relate better to!

[@udififkfkfck]

​@@selfactualizationnowwelcome to BG!

[@UncleJora]

well done Bulgars, you know how to preserve history. Cheers to 90 years old guy, who remembers how it was before WW2

[@VanssyFromSofia]

It’s not that the government care about the history. It’s more like they completely don’t care but these places are so remote and so few people live there that there is no one to break it. Only the weather and time.

[@v.9802]

And they were build really well to begin with, so they preserve themselfs without the "help" of democratic elected governments. Let's hope we learn before it's too late.

[@hazzmati]

They are not bulgars but bulgarians.

[@germainwilson800]

One of the best place’s you’ve been. So many nice people and so much to look at. Good job!

[@lrcb40]

Fabulous! Ben, your videos are fabulous insights. You show some real humanity in the people you meet

[@911TruthThe]

I'm sitting I'n a hospital bed waiting for surgery and my first go to is bald and bankrupt. You always give me a giggle and a laugh no matter how much pain I'm in your videos are my favorite and I can't wait to be home again and watch them in the comfort of my home 🤙🙌👏

[@samhazzard3810]

I've prayed for your health. Trust in Jesus Christ.

[@911TruthThe]

​@@samhazzard3810 Thank you so much my surgery went well I'm recovering now and will be released in no time I appreciate everyone for the prayers and thoughts I wish everyone prosperity and good wishes.

[@richhoops2413]

I hope your surgery and recovery goes well.

[@gateclara1418]

cheering for you, stay stronger.

[@samhazzard3810]

Prayed again for you

[@cinziac7921]

Welcome back. I missed this kind of content. Words aren't enough to describe they joy I felt when you said the magical words "Soviet mosaic" again.

[@shakesjg9923]

We did a week in Romania & Bulgaria prior to river cruise... ABSOLUTELY loved both

[@johnmcguigan4456]

Great to see you again bald, I just love your random travelling prowess, I always regard the journey as a great part of the experience and of course the people you encounter, I’m gonna make an effort to visit Bulgaria, it was on my radar a few years ago but lockdowns prevented it from happening, it certainly has the history to warrant a visit, thanks again.

[@migselv16896]

Absolute classic Bald! Love to see it. Just him, solo through the provinces of an eastern european country in a rented car. Videos like this were the reason i fell in love with this channel 5 years ago

[@Blackadder75]

the reason Bald has 4M subscribers is that we always get some serious background information + history lesson together with the silliness

[@regnorse]

and cos we're cheap ba$tards :p

[@pilsner1842]

Right. But I’d take it with a grain of salt. He quite often freestyles and just assumes. That is actually the only thing I miss from his channel - a bit more and most of all accurate facts. Still, his ability to interact with people is one of a kind.

[@Farang_Lifestyles]

agree 100%,,,, and his delivery of simpliest things such as door handles or flag holders.... its brilliant

[@schlomonoseberginterracial3906]

i love bald and I can't imagine life without him in it.

[@Kuk0san]

He's got a knack for transporting you to a different time period with how he explains things and the choice of words. It seems like his brain is literally daydreaming a flashback when he's in a place of even a mild historic significance.

[@mixedmartialnutrition1746]

best travel channel on yt hands down love the info and cool places you find.

[@bigjmm]

As always, fun and interesting video. Thanks for making them.

[@richardhingston6073]

Bulgaria is a hidden gem. I hope you make it to Plovdiv!

[@Contractor48]

Where are the people? It is so empty.

[@user-cx5wq9rn6e]

@@Contractor48 its a gem that every each of them fled to germany

[@exhainca]

​@@user-cx5wq9rn6ebro, if you said that in public I would make sure you could never smile again.

[@boutek]

​@@exhaincaButt hurt much?

[@Ar7Style87]

@@user-cx5wq9rn6eEvery each of us is a huge reach. This was true 10 years ago, but nowadays even the gypsies started returning to Bulgaria. And by the way, a country can be a gem regardless of the economy factor whatsoever. What country are you from?

[@ReaperWins]

Finally, cheers from a Bulgarian fan 🇧🇬

[@borrisdzh]

Yay, bulgarian fans unite 🇧🇬

[@Red-Army1975]

Bulgaria looks stunning compared to the shit hole UK where I live.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

@@UncleSam-7.62 Among other things....Bulgaria has a lot to offer than just weapons. Expand your m i n d brother

[@ExplorewithSvetlin]

Fan here

[@Hjerte_Verke]

@@UncleSam-7.62 43:25 😎

[@nikpist1030]

Always loved your videos, Ben. I visited lovely Bulgaria's south last summer, and now i am visiting through your journey the places i missed.

[@lucaseq77]

I feel like you are one of my favorite channels on youtube... Thank you for your hard work to make these videos!

[@elizabethdunn2992]

Fantastic episode. I was in Varna in 1989, brought back memories. Love Bulgaria 🇧🇬 ❤

[@dee46569]

I love Bulgaria I’ve been to plovdiv,Sofia,pamporovo and never met an ignorant person never felt unsafe Bulgaria is a forgotten country in the western world and I think it should be traveled to more often

[@anglichanka7223]

Better that Bulgaria remains an unknown gem! You wouldn't want crowds of drunk brits destroying its essence!

[@jeyko666]

If you havent felt unsafe, you are mental.

[@velkot8001]

Have been waiting for you to visit for years. There is so much more to see and experience. Fingers crossed you come over here again.

[@Septamis]

Great video my man!! Some fascinating places out there 💯💯

[@AzraFPS]

Mr. Bald, You sir are one of, if not, my favorite content creator. Love seeing you back in the proper neck of the woods.

[@spacedogge7376]

I've been waiting for this from the moment I found your channel (5 years ago)

[@Aviewfromus]

Guys hilarious 😂

[@mikebob4195]

I know who you are bro. SRA !!!!

[@leenbakker3622]

Amazing video Again thank you so mutch Benjamin ❤

[@gwizzen]

Quality content. This is brilliant

[@Aspi-vision]

bulgaria is a beautifull country with very old protected woods by unesco , springwater everywhere , beautifull monastirs , Nesebar ... I went there in my youth . Very interesting ! Greetings from belgium ! Thank you again for taking us on your trip !

[@wojciechgrzybowski7497]

Bulgaria is great, wonderful rural scenery, friendly people, tasty food and is the mother to the Slavic languages. Gorgeous and explore the interior folks!

[@AREA_RC-51]

Like this return to previous formats.... was very enjoyable to watch.

[@Dan-hz5tg]

As always a great video. Thank you for inspiring me to get off the beaten path and explore in a similar fashion. I have been traveling all over Thailand doing similar things.

[@skyskimmer]

I am only 10 minutes in, but I am amazed by how clean and calm everything seems, very different from the American madness I experience locally. The architecture is amazing and the city is beautiful, I would very much like to visit this place someday!

[@joblakelisbon]

US has been infected by a virus...

[@udififkfkfck]

Rural USA looks like it too.

[@skyskimmer]

@udififkfkfck I have been all over North America and have never seen architecture like that. What rural area of which state can we see it?

[@Jadoaus]

Brit living in Bulgaria and loving it, been hoping you would come here for years!

[@vaS-Co]

Omg! I'm so happy to see a video from my town Ruse, tbh was expecting sooner or later you to visit Buzludzha.

[@djexwacky1390]

I don't know what it is but im always getting a feeling of relief when Ben posts a video after a longer time of silence. Enjoyd it as always my friend 😁👌

[@kop3055]

"What are you? A hobbit?". Absolute vintage Bald.

[@1flo]

I had to laugh so hard, classic!

[@badgerpa9]

Then he opens a door and sees a dwarf waiting for him.

[@Diotima0fMantinea]

Bulgarian pot holes never fail to disappoint. I have been waiting ages for this episode Ben. Well done!

[@huskytail]

Bulgarian roads are not bad. In the north they are worse but in general, especially for a Brit, they shouldn't be a big dépaysement.

[@gizemlikisi6213]

@@huskytail are roads in the uk bad as well?

[@Bacardibatman]

@@gizemlikisi6213 absolutely awful

[@huskytail]

@@gizemlikisi6213 no, they are pretty normal in most areas with some exceptions in either extreme. Same in Belgium, Northern France and Westmost Germany

[@gilessteve]

I've been in Bulgaria for eight years and the roads have improved immeasurably in that time. EU money, I suppose.

[@MaicolVazquez-tx5lf]

How are you doing my friend? I’m so glad to see that you’re doing great. I miss watching the videos. I cannot wait until I watch them again. This afternoon.

[@user-ls6ps6yk8v]

Another excellent video love the history you provide ❤

[@nyakoi]

I've been waiting forever for this video! Well worth the wait though, as I am originally from Ruse. Currently a student in Scotland, your video makes me think twice if I really want to stay in the UK after graduation, or come back home and explore, something I've always wanted to do. Thanks for the video!

[@gilessteve]

Your country needs its bright young people to help build it back up.

[@MatthewDeanCrabb]

My advice as an expat - if you have family you love, don't emigrate. If you're alone, it's easier. I'm from England but live in South Africa, I'd go back to England and have the last bit of family I have left - but I have a South African wife. If we went to England she would miss out on her family. By staying I miss out. Either way one of us loses. (But we're good otherwise)

[@Cloxxki]

I wonder how many hours Ben films to get 48 minutes of pure gold, seamlessly presented.

[@Rygelfan]

I feel like it's less than we think. I think he has a pretty good idea of what he wants to capture so there's not much wasted footage. Could be wrong.

[@Cloxxki]

@@Rygelfan Either way it's high art. TV presenters can't do this.

[@Blackadder75]

@@Rygelfan you need to keep the camera running to capture those random locals that want to interact with you , but of course you can pick your places, you don't have to film boring sites.

[@rickandbrandonshow]

@@Cloxxkiif a tv network picked him up and didn’t touch the videos it would be the biggest travel show on tv. I don’t think they would get it and want a polished product

[@jeremyp6037]

Absurd, fascinating, joyful. These are the what three words for Bald's videos. Please keep them coming.

[@DWS-rx8gw]

Another brilliantly interesting video... thank you.

[@RyanC_04]

GREAT VIDEO Brings back your old style of Vlog. Where we can see your heart and passion for the creative work. This was great!! Missed this. Been watching for years. Thanks Bald!

[@user-me9nq5ey9l]

No offence but your videos are much better with just you solo.

[@scavuman]

Yes, I Agree, Very Much So 👍

[@turrka708]

Offense*

[@Nonduality]

I miss Elenachick and keep expecting her to pop up.

[@robsaunders1978]

I like Collabs

[@KnightsofComputation]

I agree. The namesake is a dead weight.

[@semperfei6227]

thank you for bringing us in places that is less likely for us to visit and share a bit of its history, more power to you sir and keep safe, a fan from Philippines here.

[@tokiohotel0005]

Ooh i was waiting for Bulgarian episode, you're gonna like it we are lovely !!

[@vangestelwijnen]

Haha, 'Russian' ... 'Stary Center - Naprava', I even understood that. Great vid again! Love the new and spontanous friendship with the guy at the railway station. 20 Leva = 10 Euro, btw.

[@skybot808]

Came here for this comment 👍

[@Sabelym]

Funny enough "naprava" in Russian means "to the right", but in Bulgarian it means "straight ahead", I'm surprised Ben wasn't confused and found the right way😂

[@vangestelwijnen]

@@Sabelym Lol, you are right. His head thought 'prijama', I guess. Or the waving 'straight ahead'. Isn't it so that nodding 'no' means 'yes' in Bulgaria?

[@xtanciu]

​@@vangestelwijnen you can see the lady at the gastronom store saying da da and nodding

[@patenceto]

The guy he met in Ruse also used some turkish sentences. Same with the Romani in his car. The Ottomans have left their mark in north east Bulgaria.

[@SmallvilleSP]

Просто обожаю звук других славянских языков! Болгария выглядит красивой с твоих видео! Очень соскучился по таким видео обнаружения советских руин. Привет всем, кто меня читает)

[@user-uz4eh7yj6o]

согласен, смотрел все его видосы про снг офигенный контент

[@static-m-s9835]

lol, the people in that vilage was speaking Turkie. thats far from slavian 😋

[@BobsVagene]

privet is ameriki

[@onfingertips]

Привет из Москвы

[@kosmicheskiprah]

@@static-m-s9835 Luckily Turkish is not widely spoken in Bulgaria. Even the Turkish minority speak native Bulgarian, so enough of this Ottoman yoke.

[@billygnasher]

Back to Basics Bald and Bankrupt love it, my favourite ever was the space ship 🚀 you did a while back. ❤

[@kiffy2634]

Awesome video, living through your eyes sir

[@bobbaker8263]

You always look happiest showing us the old historical buildings & explaining with excitement as if you were my favorite history teacher explaining the past.

[@SongBillong]

It's so great how much Bald appreciates the little things. Door handles, tiles, flag holders... Brilliant enthusiasm and attention to detail!

[@antonv.]

very enthusiastic indeed

[@tuffitout2568]

Great video. Thanks for posting.

[@walkaboutben]

Love the passion you have for travel and history!