This Is Mongolia! 🇲🇳 ( Asia’s Nation Of Madlads )

🇲🇳 There aren't many countries as unknown and as mysterious as the one called Mongolia. All we know is the name Chingis Khan and nothing else pretty much. Well I wanted to fill in the blanks in my mind and travel to the vast remote country slap bang in the middle of Asia to see what it was like. And unlike the few other KZbinrs who are had visited Mongolia and just ridden a horse or stayed in a tourist yurt, I was going to go to the mean streets of the cities and to meet the people. And, well, see for yourself what happened...
Cheers to backpacker ben for driving us around the country. Check out his channel ‪@BackpackerBen‬
Special thanks to my friend Paul who lives in Mongolia and who took me under his wing when I arrived. Without his help I'd still not have a SIM card or had been able to hire a car. See you in the South of France mate 👍
Also thanks to Olivia 'Dogecoin' who took me to the worst transexual bar in Mongolia.

[@eton13_]

When the world needed a hero, Ben stepped up and gave us an hour long video.

[@tinytattoomike7943]

🎯💯

[@hobgoblinhollow4966]

Thank you for saying what a turkey foot thinks

[@kforest2745]

LOL

[@badgerpa9]

He looks like Benedict from "Last Action Hero" with those sun glasses.

[@berndblabla4249]

A HERO??? he is litteraly jewish

[@zuchilkhamsuren5027]

The whole video was hilarious. I will explain some parts here if you did not understand any Mongolian language. 1. The very first old guy who seemed friendly and followed our Bald in the market was asking Bald money after his "helpful" tour around the market and insisting Bald use a bathroom, although, Bald did not need to as well as giving him some bodyguarding service. The old guy literally said, "I will go home now so give me 10,000 tugriks" in the end. 10,000 tugrik is around 3 bucks. 2. When Bald was in Baganuur city, or town as he was referring to, the lady was guiding Bald to her boss's room. She really thought Bald was there to see her boss. She was mumbling "I don't know if the boss is here" to herself and she finally brought Bald to the president of the city. The president looked truly confused haha. 3. Bald said it. "This place is more Soviet than the Soviet Union itself". It kills me how many drunk Mongolian can possibly bug you and ask for money in Mongolia. Ben's friend in Darkhan was a typical drunk Mongolian guy that you can find almost everywhere. It was funny when they shouted c'mon together. He tried to talk bad about his wife but the amount of English he knows stopped him, luckily. I do feel sorry for him having that problem. Thank you, Bald. I have seen quite interesting things in the video. It was kind of heartbreaking to see those youngsters, that Bald met in Darkhan, calling each other gay and homo in a clear insulting way. Dang that hotel was horrible. How come they don't even wash the bedsheets? The vodka bottles on the rooftop are common, though. Finally, here we go again. The drunken masters. Poor people... how happy they were after Bald and Ben gave them some money. The cash was around 6 bucks.

[@ataraxiaholy]

Thanks for shedding some light on the actions haha 👍👍This is easily one of the most chaotic Bald videos 😂

[@zuchilkhamsuren5027]

@@ataraxiaholy haha, indeed.

[@Mr7ich7]

Thank you so much for the insight 🙏🙏🙏

[@Mr7ich7]

Rewatching this with your insight makes this episode feel like a scene from the office. Especially the one with the lady taking him to her boss😂

[@zuchilkhamsuren5027]

@@Mr7ich7 it does, right? Hahaha

[@villelepoaho4105]

Bald is the type of guy who accidentally meets the mayor of a Mongolian town just because of a language barrier. This channel never gets old.

[@ViktoriaDrobysh]

@@Imabeatyouman ?

[@TimurPasha]

@@Imabeatyouman nah

[@MaxCarter8]

Mongolia has 3 million people, is mayors needed

[@MaxCarter8]

you know what bold did wrong taking money from American chihuahua dogs nations Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and Insulted Russia Purposefully, that's why he banned in mighty Russia, I have complete video of his Investigation

[@davesmith5656]

The name of the cafe, "41 Plus" is easy. It is one number short of "42" which is, as everyone knows, The Answer to the most important question in the universe (cit. A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy). The cafe advertises itself as The Answer to everyone who passes by, especially if they are hungry or thirsty. They avoid infringing on inter-galactic trademarks with "41 Plus". There you are.

[@batu2345]

i love how you accept every sidequest without any hesitate

[@SpongeBob_circle_pants]

He is leveling up for the main boss fight which is. BALD V/S GENGHIS KHAN 💀

[@ItinerantIntrovert]

Bald does all the side quests 😂😂

[@Dnero518]

​@@ItinerantIntroverthe only does side quests. Forget the main story.

[@Mongol1232]

At 38:55 the first guy and the second drunk guys are my father’s childhood friends. Both of them were boxers in their 20’s. First guy’s name is Amaraa and second guy is Turoo. Sad that they became like this. I think i will visit them in Darkhan with my father. I believe Amaraa was the national champion in the 80s.

[@жопа_полный]

That's really cool

[@Karina_Borz]

No way that’s awesome!

[@denissaliaj9459]

Dont he sad for them being drunk. They are having fun Amaraa did his job being a champion now let them celebrate the retirement

[@adeadgirl13]

I thought their shadow boxing looked far too good for some drunks!

[@desdicadoric]

That’s very interesting

[@Emperor.H]

I think your friend Chengis was easily the most difficult person to communicate with on your recorded adventures so far haha, it was really surreal trying to see you interpret what he was saying.

[@nexusnero]

​@@jimbanda kolya is a legend

[@OlgaUnKolhozs]

Chenghis was the most random dude ever hahahaha

[@iHaveTheDocuments]

Chengis was annoying

[@Streetw1s3r]

G(J)enghis.

[@Mongol1232]

@@vidsofyermom The first guy in the video was an homeless alcoholic and he wasn’t coherent. I think he lost his mind. But at the end he said “okay I’m going to leave, but can you give me 10,000 tugrugs?”

[@beepst]

I love how language barrier can lead to some of the weirdest and most surreal human interactions lmao

[@samkneen]

when i was in vietnam the cab driver didnt know when to stop cos of a language barrier🤣

[@cryingpiglets183]

​@@samkneen lmaooo

[@paparoach007]

@@samkneen dude I went to Thailand in February for 2 weeks and 90% of the Tuk Tuk taxi drivers spoke next-to-non English so stopping and/or finding places was a bit troublesome lmao.

[@alienhippie12]

Most ppl speak Russian there idk why Ben didn't want to

[@tacticalrants8559]

@@alienhippie12 yeah I was thinking that he would be speaking russian

[@petya_english]

The amount of characters in this video is crazy I love it

[@JusOne730]

I'm 18 minutes in and I can already see its gonna be a doozy haha

[@MoralesCorner]

Backpacker Ben is the worst. I don't think I've ever seen that dude saying he's enjoying himself in all of the videos Bald has featured him. I get that might be his type of humour, to just appeared unimpressed and act like a western dude lost in the craziness of other parts of the world, but the dude comes across as a proper mug most of the time to me

[@stephaniehale946]

*About time. Glad to know that you are alive and kicking. Long live, Bald! Lots of love!*

[@leannejohnsonliverpool]

I know right. I have been eagerly awaiting this. 👌🏼

[@TomWatsonB1]

When Bald and Ben reach Lake Khuvsgal, you can catch a glimpse at Mönkh Saridag, the highest mountains in the Sayan Mountains. The mountain ranges' snow melt and rain feed the waters of both Lake Khuvsgal and Lake Baikal. It's only about a 3 hour drive from Lake Khuvsgal to Lake Baikal, at their closest points, from Turt, Mongolia to Kultuk, Russia, passing through the lovely and mountainous Tunkinskiy National Park. Definitely a summer place. Bald and Ben came to the region a bit too early in the spring.

[@robinwells8879]

I have seen some motorcycle tour vlogs that passed through Mongolia and it is definitely stark but has a majesty of its own. It’s definitely on the bucket list but in the “nice to but unlikely” section! I probably lack these twos utterly fearless and adventurous spirits to get me there!😢

[@robinwells8879]

@@therealgoody I was quite surprised when they banned him given the wonders he did for relations between the two peoples. Still, there’s plenty of other fish in the former communist sea.

[@makemoneyrelax]

so bald could literally smell the russkies borscht that he cant taste anymore?

[@TomWatsonB1]

@@robinwells8879 Yes, it's simply too far away and remote to make it worth it to me. I'd go to Georgia or Kyrgyzstan for their superior beauty first, which puts Mongolia down the list.

[@TomWatsonB1]

@RealSweetKid I didn't say that he should or would, but you or someone else could!

[@Mandragara]

A thing I learn't when trying to speak the native language in more remote areas is that the locals are not used to hearing their language spoken with an accent, so it's extra hard for them when compared to people in more touristed regions.

[@hughmungus1767]

Since English- and Russian-speakers seem scarce in Mongolia, Bald would REALLY benefit from an interpreter! I know Johnny FD has a Mongolian heritage but does he speak the language? Or are he and Bald not on good terms any more?

[@30803080308030803081]

Yes, I experienced this in China. I eventually learned to speak just like a Chinese, and finally I was understood by everyone. There’s little space for a foreign accent, very unlike America or Europe.

[@2308Oliver]

love this channel, no ad, no BS , just a guy walking through a strange land.

[@vgor7868]

One may have thought that Ben already found all the crazy and colorful characters around the world. And then, out of nowhere, a Mongolian with a rake shows up 😂

[@towmanac7056]

Poor guy must rake up bs for change

[@ixxxxxxx]

hes probably in poverty at his age, which is sad. if i were there and could afford to i wouldve just given him a few bucks and seen him on his way

[@towmanac7056]

@@ixxxxxxx I'd change his life if I could

[@raclark2730]

As a green thumb I can declare that its is actually quite a nice rake.

[@raclark2730]

@@towmanac7056 I feel sorry for the Tomo, his wife is bad.

[@halla359]

Mongolia looks like an unfinished videogame map

[@Cuyt24]

He is only showing the old and soviet areas. Mongolia has modern grocery stores and buildings. It is a developing country, but lot of Korean companies have invested in Mongolia.

[@edwardsnowden8821]

​​@@Cuyt24f you mean only the shiny parts of the capital then yes.

[@alexk.5785]

Exactly...

[@tB3o3tR9o9]

not only the Map but NPC's too

[@АлексейК-678]

@@Cuyt24 Mongolia is like Turkmenistan. They invest money in the capital to make it look nice. But outside of Ullanbattar it is not good

[@PiotrstrashcanŚmietnikPiotra]

I went to Mongolia many, many years ago on a motorcycle. That was one of the most insane trips I have ever done. My expectations were very high but what I saw just blew my mind. Landscapes in Mongolia were stunning. I would love to come back one day. It might happen, it might not happen. Memories remain!

[@bvcs2632]

Dankeschön ❤️ für dein Kommentar. Auch, wir haben Heimweh. Wir sind diesem Sommer 3 Wochen durch die mongolei gefahren. In Jurten geschlafen. Es war nicht so, we dieser glatz Kopf gezeigt hat. Wir haben nicht solchen Hotels geschlafen.

[@nkinash321]

Want to go to Mongolia? Close your eyes... that's how u see the beautiful landscapes of nothing

[@AUZohaib]

From where you visited Mongolia

[@TheRaforaf]

what type of motorcycle you have been ?

[@PiotrstrashcanŚmietnikPiotra]

That was on an old Yamaha XT 600. I actually have pics from that trip on my channel.

[@Nurkomusic]

1:34. I love watching your little interactions with people. They’re so funny. You really have this energy that brings out the best in people

[@John_Conner222]

Can you imagine sitting near a lake in the middle of nowhere with only a few of the townspeople you see everyday nearby for years on end and nothing ever changes. Then one bright sunny day a giant bald white guy with sunglass comes out of nowhere, walks up to you and hands you an enormous pack of cigarettes, waves and walks away. I can't imagine what was going through his mind lol. Also hope you get better man. If its serious enough to warrant leaving the country and going to a western hospital that is not good. After reading your description of this video it sounds like we need a Bald after Dark channel. An age restricted channel that lets us see all the stuff you can't post here lol.

[@xxxs8309]

Lol

[@KingOfClay]

Like Baywatch Nights

[@moonboogien8908]

​@@KingOfClay 😂

[@deenzmartin6695]

hahahahahaha

[@John_Conner222]

@@KingOfClay lol yep. You know a second uncensored Bald channel would be the next youtube hit. It would be banned and would have to be moved to Rumble but it would be a hit!

[@IDK-vo3tv]

As a mongolian who speaks russian and english (and mongolian) I find this video very amusing as I understand both parties and their misunderstandings. And the many drunkards you met on the way is also quite a surprise to me as I don't go out much, I'm a introvert or as Mongolians would say 'zojig' and those drunk men scare me a lot but here you are giving money to them freely. Sure wish you'd have come to Ulaanbaatar, would have love to meet with you and talk cuz you've only ever met with those who speak broken English. Oh also, the town is not called moron it's murun which in mongolian basically means river, I'm guessing that was the Khalkhin river you visited and the parade was probably for the battle that took place there at the start or before ww2. That place means quite a lot for us, at least I believe so

[@АлексейК-678]

How did you come to learn Russian? Do you live more north to the border? My experience in Mongolia very little people spoke fluent Russian

[@TomAndersonn]

I found it so funny that he somehow managed to run into a random drunk Mongolian man who speaks English lol. It was slurry but you can tell if he was sober he'd be more understandable

[@freedomisthegoal1]

Go and visit him, Bald. Thats an offer you cant refuse

[@jayg1438]

What was the situation with the nice lady and the town hall?

[@noco7243]

@@АлексейК-678 get some hOeZ and touch graZZ

[@d-rg.karamitev9796]

Inarguably the most authentic videos on the net! Ben has done more for educating the Western world on the Soviet Union than any official media . The true connection between him and the ordinary people he meets during his adventures is absolutely amazing . I am impressed how humble and friendly are the people from the ex-Soviet Union - despite the fact that they have been demonised for so many years from the Western world. I wish the war has never happened and Ben could be still looking for Soviet mosaics and Lenin statues somewhere in the Soviet republics.

[@shtrafbat5881]

Монголия не была в Советском Союзе :)

[@sunlit777]

they were demonised for a reason, remember the mentioned episode of the "Great Terror"? Those very nice people were torturing and killing each other for some batty Communist ideology.

[@samdherring]

He's a reminder we're all more similar than we are different.

[@salnaturile8653]

​@@AtSkiy1987 - England / UK has made itself enemy of Russia by interfering in that country's internal affairs and supplying arms not to mention manpower to enemy combatants, prolonging the conflict. What do you expect their reaction to be?

[@GameTacoFTW]

​@Sal Naturile russia is run by a discount warlord, what do you expect? 🤡

[@joeyjojoshabadoo3148]

Again, another down to earth, easily relatable history lesson that focuses not only on what happened, but how it has affected everyday lives. Please don’t ever stop doing this. Backed 100 percent.

[@angelacret]

A whole hour of adventure with Bald (and, occasionally, Ben)? Now, that is a treat !

[@nicholasvanorton7840]

I agree.

[@darrenmcintosh326]

No swim in the lake...wtf

[@dontknow2949]

KZbin pays him pretty good for that trick

[@Jack-2day]

Ben make for a good foil hehe

[@bellywash6684]

@@dontknow2949 What are you talking about?

[@LeonSKennedy7777]

Great to see you again, Ben! 🌎58:20 we all hope you’re well again & it wasn’t anything too serious, mate

[@jorditimmer2840]

Hey Bald, I just want you to know that I love watching your videos. You always find the warm feeling that seems to be missing in countries with more material "value". Can't wait for your next video, have a good one!

[@richardj.chaparrosr.9810]

2 or 3👍🏼😁🙂💯💯

[@lanceausnz5997]

The cafe could be called 41+ because the southern most point of Mongolia is 41 degrees latitude, so anything north of that is 41+

[@simonescelsa]

Maybe it is place to meet Mongolian milfs, 41 and over

[@jamescook2412]

😮

[@SanjKing]

😯

[@Richard-vp1po]

😮

[@groomymusic1]

😮

[@outdoors5176]

OMG, I grew up in Baganuur until I left Mongolia 20+ years ago. I've been to the administration building like once, and I don't remember it having a water fountain in the center. I've never been to the old Russian base; I always wanted to, but because I was little, I was never allowed. So, it is super cool to see what it looks like. Also, saw your comment defending the country, I appreciate that. BTW, i don't know if you noticed this (24:53 - 24:55), the lady showed much respect to you by putting one hand under the hand that handed you your change. Mongolians do this to show respect to their guests. You see that often when someone give you tea or airag mostly in the countryside or often during Tsagaan sar and Naadam.

[@Stolas1777]

What was chingis (the guy with the rake) saying to him during their time together?

[@bibekjung7404]

GOD + ALMIGHTY + KABIR 🙏🙏🙏

[@outdoors5176]

​@@Stolas1777I just rewatched it again, and to tell you the truth, I couldn't understand what he was saying bcs it seems like he doesn't have teeth, which makes it hard for him to speak properly. The only thing I picked up was that Chingis told the guy behind the counter that Bald wanted two bottles of vodka, and at the end of their time together, he said he needed to go home but asked for 10,000 Mongolian tugrug, using the Russian word for money. I think he thought he was a guide for Bald and asked for money for his "service". I believe (i could be wrong) he did repeatedly say "my", "me" in Russian without any more context as well.

[@Nootnoot433]

@@bibekjung7404what was going on in the mayors office?

[@senecathefuka441]

​@@outdoors5176Thanks

[@jamesbinns8528]

That wasn't a waste of time! It was educational and entertaining! I've wondered what Mongolia was like myself. Thanks to you, Bald, now I know. I doubt that I will be visiting.

[@TurquazCannabiz]

There’s much more to Mongolia than this. You can’t tell me you base your opinion on this video lol.

[@roaddogg800]

There's literally no other KZbin channel that brings me more enjoyment thanks yours! Bravo! As a fellow traveler and adventurer, these journeys inspire me!

[@Sniperboy5551]

This channel provides me with an instant dopamine hit, especially when he finds a mosaic

[@SatansFire]

Ben really makes even the most "contentless" places so interesting. Didnt even notice the hour go by

[@McFireB]

That’s defo his gift

[@sterling557]

Turnstiles!! Why are there turnstiles??😆

[@SatansFire]

@@underarmbowlingincidentof1981 Thanks for telling me you didnt watch the video random internet moron

[@apenas1minuto200]

he is the perfect example of the traveler who is genuinely interested in different cultures and respect them so much. great video!

[@peterfunny5662]

Sadly the opposite, I recommend looking up his past

[@josefstrauss9017]

@@peterfunny5662ah yes, the good old allegations without any evidence 👍🏼

[@erikustinov]

@@josefstrauss9017there is plenty evidence, it isn’t hard to find. This man isn’t what he pretends to be.

[@apenas1minuto200]

@@peterfunny5662 can you tell me where is it? I never heard about the story

[@imperialakashi9630]

@@apenas1minuto200 just look up for "the truth about bald and bankrupt"

[@motwhom3230]

whenever i see that Ben hasn't posted in a month, i smile. He's cooking something real nice for us.

[@Yuglyoshi]

3:40 omg the guy yelling "hallelujah" and immediately being shoved by your companion

[@alexbrasovan]

A one hour long bald and bankrupt video out of nowhere? That's the stuff I live for

[@blardymunggas6884]

Ben’s mongolian buddy is hillarious

[@Mastema_007]

The little twonk backpacker Ben queefing when he had to use the Patriot darts is now a classic

[@formxshape]

50:45 hotties?

[@Socially-Distance-Deez-Nutz]

judging from the end of this video, we may not be getting another video for some time :( Rest up Bald! get your health back, hope you can recover OK!

[@iliepataki6735]

Si eu la fel bro ! Brutal episod . Cat am putut râde !

[@Isylon]

Ayyy! Bald is unknowingly finding more Soviet content. The song the band is playing at 50:15 is called Ulaan Tug - Улаан Туг, which means "Red Banner" which is a Mongolian revolutionary song from 1921

[@hans7856]

Ben, you should really go to Brazil. Not Rio or the northeast, but the Southern interior. Check out the little German, Ukrainian and Dutch towns in the South, go to subsistance farmers of Polish descent, learn some Guarani in the indigenous reservations. I'm sure you'll find great stories there. I stayed around there for a few months and I sure did.

[@Libertasbrasil]

I agree, there is also a lot of history in Minas Gerais don’t you think? Would make a great video

[@hans7856]

@@Libertasbrasil Yes I dream of travelling to Diamantina along the Estrada Real, and after that north into the interior of Bahia!

[@bdz7329]

True, if he learn a bit more of Polish then the Polish villages would be really interesting

[@hans7856]

@@bdz7329 Very few people still speak Polish there. The other ethnicities have retained their languages a bit better, like the Germans, Italians, Ukrainians, Dutch. Probably has to do with their group size and religion. He can easily learn Portuguese since he knows some Spanish already.

[@Chinaman-gw6ts]

no he'll end up a chopped meat

[@paulringel3291]

As always, super inspiring and natural and no BS. Just real life in another place on earth. Love the content ❤

[@gjcarpe]

Huge respect for all the good people of Mongolia, from Brazil. Love you all, and thank you Bald, for presenting them and their wondeful culture to the rest of us.

[@pipipupu5104]

Man Mongolians were badass

[@pittypatterputzzler5311]

This is the way.

[@v_vlps]

I was going to write in the comments if he ever considered visiting Brazil, but I must admit I didn't watch all of his videos so maybe he's already talked about it and I'm not aware. Do you know if he has any interest in our Tupi land?

[@alexandrup1078]

@@v_vlps he mentioned in a video where he was in Brazil for a few minutes that its probably the only time he will go there. I think its because he doesnt speak any Portuguese and hes probably scared of being robbed

[@Leon_HAS_A_BIG_COCK]

​@@v_vlpsele foi na amazonia por uns 10 minutos kkkkkk

[@megorex630]

Bald, your ability to just go with the flow and trust other people always amazes me and it’s a trait I wish I had… I was anxious for you and would’ve been so stressed myself (if you were you didn’t show it). I love getting to see all these wonderful places around the world that I’ll never be able to go to (health reasons), I look forward to your videos and always want more. Sending you love and light, and safety. Also' you internet stranger who’s reading this, I want you to know that you matter, and you light up the world.. whatever you’re going through know that your now is not your forever ❤

[@weeatpplproductions]

Appreciate that final sentence. Thank you :)

[@keyrone77]

Thanks mego

[@damionmarkham9835]

Bless you my dear sister I hope your health improves and you can travel a bit 😁

[@goldengrill769]

I would be scared af to give that guy my entire bag, I guess people are decent enough at heart but I was sure the dude was running off. Not sure why Bald did that it was so stupid.

[@elvishincenbergs1442]

I don’t usually comment, but the last sentence resonated so much, I couldn’t not leave a sincere thank You! Even a simple comment such as this means a whole lot when Im facing the uncertainty of life. Thank You, and may God bless Your soul!

[@johnrussian58]

This man kept me sane during 2020. Always cheers me up to see a new video!

[@Kosta586]

I am still insane idk what am i gonna do.but i actually do but yea lives hard

[@Kosta586]

I go outside everyday and yeaa its amazing and sometiems i wonder is anything real lol its kindoff weird i dont do drugs n stuff..

[@shannonlee7014]

Your channel is amazing, no ads, no sponsorships, just real life and raw vlogging and your approach to the local people is amazing. This is what you call traveling the world and experiencing the culture. Unplanned but amazing. Your historical facts are amazing 😊

[@verdi2310]

Its hard for neo nazis to get that many adds. Very few companies will link their brand to a lunatic who is akeays talkung about "homogeneous" natios free from the "contamination" of foreign immigrants.

[@NohabloEng]

Plenty of ads.. 😂

[@migooknamja]

So how does this guy make money?

[@shannonlee7014]

Sorry guys I should have mentioned I pay premium you tube with no ads, my bad

[@VLADPowder]

I would get lost in the endless Mongolian blue sky and clouds. Absolutely stunning

[@phoenixobrien163]

Me too. Especially the night sky, laying back and watching the innermable comets and meteors go by. Who knows, maybe a UFO beaming back at me. Tomorrow night on FOX News a special report by NASA or the military actually will disclose they have retrieved one of them, now called an unidentified aerial object. I'm taking this with a grain of salt, but this I have to hear.

[@jasongorr3975]

Hey man I know you

[@VLADPowder]

@@jasongorr3975 Wait you're making a mistake ... !

[@kareemjohnson3036]

never to be found agan lol

[@tylerk3616]

That sky and clouds are available everywhere.

[@wildorb1209]

This guy is simply the BEST!!! He talks to more people in one day than I do in a whole year.

[@trentdawg2832]

Facts…..

[@paulmcdonough1093]

i talk to myself

[@roymarshall_]

​@@paulmcdonough1093 same. I find that I am a great conversationalist

[@Gormfeld]

Kid: "He's gay!" Bald: "There's no LGBT in Mongolia." Kid: "He's Kazak!" Bald: "Oh, in Kazakhstan many gays!" lmao this caught me off guard 30:45

[@thahrimdon]

LMAOO

[@EdGeLV]

hahaha didnt hear it first time watching

[@DeusTex-Mex]

As confirmed by the documentary Borat

[@johnc473]

Best laugh of the video

[@dragonseye00]

Thank God political correctness hasn't catched up with bald yet🎉

[@lindahutcheon6538]

I enjoy your videos so much! Glad you teamed up with Benjamin and enjoy the history info you add in!

[@The-Traveler-And-Wanderer]

Mongolia is one of the most remote countries in the world, interesting to see what the country is like. I look forward to seeing you visit more obscure countries!

[@truth.empowerment]

It is remote to an American for example. Just as America is remote to Mongolians.

[@stecher1995]

@@truth.empowerment I am from Kazakhstan and can confirm, real Americans(indians americans) are like mongolians. Thats why Americans should not speak so much, they are all like mongolians in their dna

[@AliciaM5555]

@Igor don't be such a twat Mongolia IS remote simply because nobody really hears much about it not to mention countries such as these don't place much value on human life the abject poverty is real.

[@xBox360BENUTZER]

@Igor Rogovtsev Or you know, you could not be stupid and look at an actual map for once and you would see what he means with remote...

[@JohnDoe-vc7bw]

@@xBox360BENUTZER remote: (of a place) situated far from the main centers of population; distant. Distant from what? It's right next door to China. There are plenty of people in the region. Therefore Mongolia is not remote. An island in the middle of the ocean is remote.

[@TheRealKordra]

8:57 Benjamin making a casual appearance 10 min into every video feels like a celebrity cameo every time. Always puts a smile on my face.

[@JoeskiPolski]

Opposite.

[@karibrasuka]

That Ben guy should get himself a 9 to 5 job, I don't understand why he travels so much if he's always complaining and not appreciating the places he visits.

[@paulcredmond]

New friend hits people with rake, tour of Mayor's office, gas station lady helping herself to cash, drunk guy who needs new wife - COME ON. An hour of pure gold!

[@MrLooperg]

Spot on!

[@rembo96]

The rake man mimicking a guarding NPC was indeed very comical.

[@pittypatterputzzler5311]

This channel is pure platinum.

[@MaxWell-ty8yj]

im not going to like you comment cause its good at 420

[@MrBiggins9999]

​@@MaxWell-ty8yj It's passed 420 now so come back and like it. 😄

[@buynaaganbold5122]

as a Mongolian, i've been waiting for bald to visit my country. And I am so glad he is finally here! It is so hilarious to see his reaction on local junkies and his pov of mongolian soviet history is hella interesting.

[@97guimaraes]

what happened during that tour with the woman? lol

[@Massivecarcrash]

@@97guimaraes I wonder if she though he was some sort of foreign official of some sort and she was taking him to her boss.

[@YoungDamian]

yes, what happened during that tour with the woman near 14:30 mark please explain cheers

[@buynaaganbold5122]

@@YoungDamianshe is just trying to get him to mayor office idk why

[@threetwoGETem]

What was “ghengis” saying in the first 10 minutes?

[@BenLaws-m9j]

Bens videos inspired me to learn Russian and go travelling. I’ve just been to Kazakhstan for 12 days! It was amazing and speaking to locals (the best I could) was so satisfying. Unfortunately I managed to break my arm on the second day but this didn’t stop me! Best of all, I’ve come home with a cool soviet X-ray with my name written in Russian. 😂 Mongolia is high up on my list of places to explore. UPDATE: I went to Mongolia…. It was amazing.

[@SovietLensReviews]

Same here, got back from Kazakhstan a couple of weeks ago (minus the broken arm). How good is it!

[@BenLaws-m9j]

@@SovietLensReviews I’ll be going back with all four limbs at some point as I want to tick off all of the stans (sans Afghan). Everyone I’ve spoke to says Uzbekistan is the most amazing place.

[@m0z188]

​@Ben Laws people call Kyrgyzstan the Switzerland of Asia. In reality, Switzerland is the Kyrgyzstan of Europe. 😊

[@EugeneRhinestone]

@@BenLaws-m9j Uzbekistan is good, I live in Tashkent for almost a year already, people are friendly, most speak Russian. The weather is quite hot though, it’s +43 Celsius right now 😅

[@theoutsidermark7992]

@@BenLaws-m9j we Kazakhs invite you with open arms my friend, i suggest you visit Almaty in Kazakhstan and head on to the mountains, you can even ride a horse there!

[@burnieplace]

52:55 I'm glad Tsedenbal/Цэдэнбал got a mention, if only because it gives me a rare opportunity to mention that I once saw him in the flesh. In 1977 I was a student in the GDR, and he came on a state visit, which included cruising round Leipzig in an open-topped car with Erich Honecker. I stood next to the barrier, watched them go past, then I went home again.

[@mentholkaffee]

Also sprichst du Deutsch? :)

[@SeniorMoostacho]

Another Great video. TY... and Bahahahaaaaaa that Russell Brand dig.. so timely, before it was a big thing.

[@vitrums]

Man, the interactions with locals simply can not go any more awkward than this. Omg, it's absolutely priceless! 11/10 content

[@homer3716]

The way bald interacted with tommo is what separates him from the rest and makes him a great human being. So many ppl would shy away or avoid something like that or someone in that state. For all we know that small moment saved that guys life. Bald is a genuine hero to the ppl of the world that we could surely use more ppl in the world like you m8!!! Keep doin what you do legend.

[@bunkaaa8726]

Really? He just told him to stop crying and man up, that would have probably tipped me over the edge if I was in that state.

[@paparoach007]

@@bunkaaa8726 you've proven to us all that you shouldn't touch a drop of alcohol if a light-hearted joke tips you over the edge that easily. I used to have friends like that, soft to the world and everything offends them after a drink or two and often starting confrontations with people for the littlest of things - thee worst people to drink with 100%.

[@rafox66]

@@bunkaaa8726I think that's exactly what you need as a grown man, I know I would have appreciated that. A little motivation to make you feel stronger again.

[@bunkaaa8726]

@@rafox66 At my lowest, and I guess this guy is to be on the street, crying in front of strangers, I would have been pretty suicidal. When I'm being petty over silly things, of course I would need to be told to grow a pair, essentially. Context is very important here.

[@rafox66]

@@bunkaaa8726 I get that and I would be suicidal too, I have been. But I don't see what else there is to say as a man, you don't want to be told to cry so being told to man up is the best you can hope for anyway. That's how I feel about it anyway.

[@abstractgroove160]

Only Bald could be in a country for 5 mins and immediately accumulate about 20 bottles of vodka, a Soviet medal, a knife and end up in a sketchy toilet with an old man.

[@barkershill]

In my country When an old man you have only just met invites you into a public toilet following him is usually a bad move

[@nurgleschosen8145]

​@@barkershillgood thing it wasn't your country I guess.

[@zach49490]

Found you today, been watching about 5/6 vids already... Not my usual type of content but you've gained a subscription non the less sir.

[@TheTiltedOne]

Your banter, personality and furvent for life has made some of my most depressing days more tolerable. Thank you for bringing me some entertainment to get through some of the rough days. Salud mate.

[@AM-bf9tb]

Don't google furvert

[@Mayakran]

@@AM-bf9tb two kinds of people 😂

[@Mayakran]

It’s the same for me. Hitting kind of a rough patch right now, actually. Bald’s videos are like just a little bit of light in the darkness. Hang in there.

[@wilden11]

My wife had a friend that moved to Mongolia to do charity work. Came home after a couple of years, said it was just to grim.

[@Icecreamtruk]

Its rare to see abandoned places without graffiti. Respect to the Mongolian people!

[@marcbernicker206]

Yes. I noticed that. And no junkies and squatters and no asylum seekers

[@Txb4g]

When a place is so dead it's also missing graffiters.

[@sender5804]

they are too poor to waste money on paint

[@dylanmurphy9389]

@@marcbernicker206there was junkies everywhere, their drug of choice is alcohol

[@bronstein289]

what's wrong about graffiti in abandoned places? Nobody cares for it anyway, without colour it's just grey and boring. Also, making graffiti in abandoned places is the only respectful way of doing graffiti because it doesn't harm anybodies property.

[@asullivan4047]

Interesting /informative/entertaining. Excellent photography job enabling viewers to better understand what the orator was describing. Looks to be a uniquely different vacation destination.

[@ollieollieollie1000]

Hope you’re doing well from a medical point of view Ben, and your infection is clearing up. I speak for a lot of people when I say that I can’t wait for more content. Take care and rest! Xx

[@bananacyclist]

I am SO glad you are still making your wonderful videos Bald. Thank you for creating my favourite KZbin channel! Best wishes

[@lydia_simba]

I just discovered your channel yesterday and I am glued to my screen watching your videos. Sending you positive vibes from Kenya 🇰🇪

[@Taco_ocaT]

Although i dont have the money. I get to escape with your videos. Thank you and safe traveling

[@davebartosh5]

Thanks, Bald....That was one of your more interesting journeys.....some might call it boring, but I found it fascinating. Few see this part of the world.

[@BigBoyBigPloy]

Just found this channel this past week. I love this guys personality. Makes these travel videos so fun to watch. He's not over the top and wishy washy like a lot of other travel KZbinrs and has an outstanding sense of humor.

[@RZPPAA]

Watch them chronologically from the start if you can, it'll take a loooong time but it'll be worth it.

[@fartfruit1157]

He has a second channel if I remember correctly.

[@M20100]

You've got alot to look forward too!

[@lukemclellan2141]

I cannot wait until you meet kolya

[@potpot439]

As others said watch em early on, his older videos are the best

[@wolfmannews]

Out of all the videos of places all over the globe, Mongolia has to be one of the most depressing so far but no matter where you go the children all seem to love you, get well Ben.

[@drschoegge]

Mongolia is indeed very depressing and the poeple are not the friendliest tbh. But still a very exciting place

[@wolfmannews1345]

@@drschoegge If you call a vast area of nothingness and old dilapidated soviet buildings exciting than enjoy my friend. Chicago's west Garfield Park is very exciting also, but I don't suggest you go there to visit.

[@lowkeyconvert8971]

i've seen vloggers in mongolia having a wonderful time (they also went out in nature which looks stunning with the vast landscapes and very blue sky and not just in the cities) and the people they encountered seemed quite friendly.

[@gundalaibatkhuu855]

As a Mongolian I would say that it is the specific places and people Bald met gives this kind of impression. If someone made a vlog of undeveloped places in Detroit it would give the same feeling about USA

[@chinguunerdenebadrakh7022]

@@wolfmannews1345 You don't explore urban Mongolia, you explore the natural beauty of Mongolia. California isn't depressing just because of LA, there's beautiful mountains, beaches, rivers, deserts etc.

[@Serialescapist]

Genuine, unbiased content. Hard to find now a days. I find that we treat other cultures like they aren't people. We can learn so much just by meeting people in their own cultures. If you're smart most people aren't bad

[@COMMANDERFOX31]

I miss your trips in the Soviet countries. This was the closest experience to your old Russian videos. Thank you Benjamin! Спасибо тебе!

[@alexoolau]

Mongols have typical arctic personality, low emotional intelligence, low social skill. Never kissing up, nor contempt for others. Extremely individualist culture. Finn kind of similar.

[@davidbrown5628]

I lived in Mongolia for 4 years and it is EXACTLY like this 😂 especially the drunk men. The new generation coming up are really switched on. I have high hopes for the future of this country.

[@brownnutter]

I’m disappointed that he didn’t show the ger districts and the real natural toilets, and he didn’t even try the locals delicacy consisting of goat balls! They’re actually quite tame travellers.

[@TheAoalec14]

@@brownnutter lol real natural toilets?? In India that’s called “the street”

[@microangels]

Welfare doesn’t exist in Mongolia if the west didn’t have a massive welfare system that gives people free handouts and housing then the west would look 1000x worse than any ger district does

[@brownnutter]

@@TheAoalec14 in Mongolia it is called ‘Modon Jorlon’, it literally means wooden toilet.

[@Serze69]

@@brownnutter Sometimes baldys videos are bit disappointing because he dont really go through the food culture and seems to be on tight schedule, but they're still great videos because he shows all the other stuff nobody else does

[@danielberhane6721]

I went solo a couple of years ago from Moscow to Beijing passing through Mongolia. I had an amazing time in Mongolia and was invited to two different families homes where they would give me food and let me stay as long as I wanted. Incredible friendly people even tho we didnt speak eachothers languages. Also rented a bike in the country side to get to a rather isolated resort and was helped by nomads when I got stuck in the mud in the middle of nowhere. It was a shock arriving to a crowded city like Beijing after spending time in pretty much the least densely populated country in the world.

[@namyx_71]

Such a cool story! How was the food? I've never seen anyone who would like it.

[@lordverbik1589]

Amazing! Have you got any footage.?

[@tainanking]

@@namyx_71 my friend had a mongol cook him food. He said it was just egg, meat and rice lol.

[@NotOnDrugs]

@@tainanking I've never seen *ANY* fine Mongolian women......what a gotdamn shame.

[@tainanking]

@@NotOnDrugs generally the ones I've seen have pretty nice bodies actually. some are big but the ones in the 20s who are more well off seem to be quite good. I met the ones i know in taiwan.

[@AUZohaib]

Mr. Benjamin almost I am watching you after a year your content is natural and real no quick twist no trim and cut just straight and in between public not like other who trying to show luxurious lifestyle and leverage.

[@spl2238]

Bald just walks around and interacts with NPCs that bring him on random side missions lmao

[@vagabond57097]

This is literally the best way to live life. It is the way nature intended

[@drunkenmmamaster419]

I swear 😂

[@yad-thaddag]

Too bad he skipped the side mission of rescuing Tom's wife.

[@ferdikaiser]

exactly the same thing i was thinking xDD

[@iBullyDemons]

He almost started the main quest by interacting with the mayor. Luckily he avoided accepting the quest.

[@mattlawson4727]

hey Bald, give us an update on your health, hope your doing ok mate, enjoyed your Mongolian adventure

[@chameleontrapper]

is he sick?

[@Spocket]

@@chameleontrapper did you not watch the video?

[@RandomDudeOne]

58:40 Bald's lungs may be permanently damaged from the bout of COVID that put him in an ICU a couple years ago. Millions of people who had severe COVID now have to worry about the flu and pneumonia and other infections that would have been no big deal before.

[@dariusbaja21]

​@@RandomDudeOne yup . I now know a few people who prior to Covid were very healthy n had no issues before . But then caught Covid early on n now constantly getting sick n having all kinds of trouble with lungs especially. It's only gonna get worse for a good amount of people as time goes by

[@twoleftfeet9626]

@Lookup2Wakeup People who DIDN'T get the vax are having the same issues

[@TaMara-xl5nj]

I was adopted from Russia in the 90’s & I never really had a good idea of what Russia was like. I got bits & pieces over the years but I’m finally old enough to truly understand what my parents were talking about when they saw people in the villages warming themselves with fires in old metal barrels. It’s bizarre how weirdly familiar your videos feel, especially hearing the language. You have made me so proud of my heritage. I had no idea, truly, how strong and resilient the people of those regions are. Thank you, Bald.

[@Comradpetito]

Look at Pyongyang today, this is the same feeling

[@Stinktierchen]

This video has literally 0% anything to do with Russia.

[@enkhzayazundui1063]

Russians are beautiful people. ❤

[@Comradpetito]

@@Stinktierchen ? Yes it does

[@PoldarkGodzilla]

@@enkhzayazundui1063 crippled by communism and corruption

[@petejmartin]

Tomo and his wife story and the hugs you gave and told him to be og and not cry. I burst into tears. Fing brilliant mate. Much love. Kiwi Pete

[@adamtilert2545]

I think the drunk outside the museum, Tomo, was trying to explain that his wife had died. If so it was heartbreaking. This episode is a beautiful depiction of Mongolia, Thanks Bald.

[@BenGrebing]

I thought the exact same thing just now. Hope we are wrong!

[@burkles4456]

he was saying his LIFE is bad. He is most likely depressed and drinking to cope.

[@stlouisix3]

I think Tom/Tomorro was trying to say his life was bad because his wife was and is unloyal to him but I'm not sure.

[@k2411871]

@@stlouisix3 He said "My wife is fuckiii..." before Benjamin interrupted him

[@oseandepartmentofnarcotics]

@@burkles4456 I seriously hope its like that and not his wife dying

[@Greek-American1]

First time watching. Your British humor and sarcasm is top notch! Lol. I didn't know Mongolia had Soviet influence. Awesome video. Greetings from NC, USA. 🇬🇷🇺🇸

[@Bleach420]

of course you didn't know

[@jstravelers4094]

I am not trying to be a smart ass......but try looking at a map.

[@flukos79]

Καλώς ήρθες. Δες όλα τα προηγούμενα επεισόδια

[@marigold7250]

Nothing like being rude to people who leave a nice comment. I'm sure you all know every detail about any location across the globe.

[@JohnSmith-rk6jy]

Grettings from Transilvania. 🧛‍♂️

[@bpsutherland]

I don't know, but it might be difficult to explain how a good ol' Bald and Bankrupt episode is just what the soul needs right now. It might be especially difficult to explain to someone who has never sat with one.

[@MrProjekts]

We understand

[@RK1FX]

💩

[@pkerit308]

and when bald is with Johnny FD, bald is an entirely different person

[@henrykahil9275]

Heya mate, hope you're safe n well! We all miss you and the crazy ass adventures. Your last venture in Mongolia was fantastic to watch. Thankya much. Take care out there

[@ryori4176]

Hi Bald, great to see you back in your Russain-cultural sphere. You are completely in your element in Russian-speaking areas. I hope you continue journey's through the former USSR and its cultural sphere; your are the premier presenter in this area. Keep on travelling...

[@Zimmy_yegor]

Mate, Mongolia is not Russian, yeah they use cryllics too but it’s like Tajik, it’s impossible to understand from a Russian point of view.

[@ivy_47]

@@Zimmy_yegor Still, a very scant few of them did speak some russian as we saw in the video. Definitely seems like less than in any other soviet-adjacent country tho. even, like, Estonia

[@ZA-dh1fd]

They bear no resemblance with russian culture

[@fritzreimer7933]

He probably won't be traveling in former USSR, he got kicked out of Russia.

[@Razzmatazz99]

@@fritzreimer7933 why?

[@michaelvriesema442]

After a quite shitty week with many disappointments today i woke up with another Bald video and the sun started to shine again.. Thank you mister Bald for being more than a ray of sunshine for many people..☀

[@user-xv8lt5fz7f]

ITS 5am and I’m in a ex Soviet republic traveling in Bald’s footsteps and he just posted this trip just became even better! Love you man thanks for the inspiration for my own journey I’m starting. Much love from an American to a Brit

[@ramanandh1261]

Got a telegram id? Jus wana talk to ppl like u

[@enigma9273]

Good luck. Have fun

[@user-xv8lt5fz7f]

@@enigma9273 thanks man

[@zachary8872]

Don't get exiled

[@familydutton6568]

​@@user-xv8lt5fz7fwill you be starting a KZbin channel? Post the link if so, we'll subscribe 📹📺🗺️👍

[@Bryan-vz8ti]

I love seeing a video about the great Mongolia. All I see is a wonderful people and I do appreciate this basic introduction. I hope to one day visit your special and interesting country. Peace be upon you, Mongolia! ♥️

[@tarakb7606]

It's really great to see Mister Bald again after such a long absence.

[@steamenginewatt2712]

You make Mongolia look like the number one tourist destination !! Thanks for sharing. Your presentation style reminds me of Ian Wright ...

[@kushalgokhale9114]

Mr bald's vlogs are better than watching a movie

[@mrsmucha]

Yes!

[@alf2892]

Movies are shite these days

[@AmiraKrim]

I agree

[@georgeliakaris53]

True, he tells a great story and adds comedy the hour felt like 5 min so good

[@sabri_95818]

Movies are trash compare to mr bald

[@tonyl256]

Hi, Mr Bald, I just wanted to thank you for all your videos, which I love watching. I am from Wales, and you have inspired me to learn Russian and visit there in the future. Please keep up the good work 👏

[@JobOthoniel]

Great video my friend, I just lost my footage from Mongolia when travel back, anyway I had having plans to visit again next year

[@phoenixobrien163]

What is your purpose in re-visiting Mongolia? What points of interest?

[@JobOthoniel]

@@phoenixobrien163 Hi Brian, Golden Eagle Festival is one of the main reason and Mongolian Gobi dessert

[@phoenixobrien163]

@@JobOthoniel -- I"m not Brian. But That must be *some festival* if it draws people to go to Mongolia to see it. I will Google it. Thanks. There are several interesting museums in the capital, Ulaanbaatar (learning how to spell the name of the capital) ● *The Central Museum of Museum of Mongolian Dinosaurs* ● Museum of Natural Hidtory ● *The International Intellectual Museum* (has collections of chess sets and I'm sure other things). ● *Bogd Khaan Palace Museum of Mongolia* ● *Zanabazar Museum of FIne Art* *Also there are day tours on horseback with those little ponies. Certainly looks interesting.* I'm envious now :( You should do like Ben and upload the videos.

[@JobOthoniel]

@@phoenixobrien163 Sorry yes, for some reason my phone change the name, i apologize, yes in fact, are some very interesting activities, for tourist, but a big advice, please contact locals, their have the best and most not accesive tourist areas.

[@phoenixobrien163]

@@JobOthoniel -- Wait, read this: _Golden Eagle Festival is a must-see event in Asia, particularly in Mongolia. It is a festival to demonstrate the culture of the _*_Kazakhs_*_ to the world and promotes their heritage to their next generations._ The kazahks? From Kazakhstan?. _It borders Russia to the north and west, China to the east, Kyrgyzstan to the southeast, Uzbekistan to the south, and Turkmenistan to the southwest, with a coastline along the Caspian Sea. Its capital is _*_Astana..._* If Astana is the city I'm thinking of, there was this book of photography taken in Astana due to its being a center of *Enlightenment.* The architecture is supposed to be incredible. *ASTANA: THE ILLUMINATI CAPITAL OF KAZAKHSTAN* (online article) I had saved the name of the book, expensive hard cover photography book. But now that I want to share it, I bet it would take ages to find it. Anyway Astana, Kazakhstan would make for a fascinating trip. Wish B&B would head there. You, too.

[@burningthecandleatbothends1658]

You inspire me. Your playful but confident character is truly something I admire. Im not the opposite, im quiet the same but miles away from being like you. Obviously i wanna be myself, but having someone like you acting on in public motivates me to be myself and and not to care what others think. I hope you live a long and happy life

[@GhostofTradition]

I've been to about 20 countries and for whatever reason Mongolia 🇲🇳 has to be one of my absolute favorites... hard to explain feels like going back in time

[@888rattlesnake]

Have you been to Cuba?

[@daeseongkim93]

mine too

[@brownnutter]

It is the organised mess, and the freedom to create your own road. It feels somewhat lawless, but relatively safe.

[@brownnutter]

@@caterpilar you could say that. I remember when George Bush visited Mongolia, he said it was like Texas.

[@PRpride20]

One thing I noticed about all the countries that he's visiting, is that everybody is so social. Like people will wave and say hi or strike up a conversation and everyone just seems to try to get along. Unlike in the states, I can look at somebody and he'll ask what the f I'm looking at 😂. People in the states mostly keep to themselves. You can be in a crowd of people and still feel alone here.

[@theacgkid]

10:34

[@lolipops8503]

I really liked this one. Chilled and actually showing areas of the world where no one dares to visit because of the fear that the concent might not be viral. I appreciate your courage because I learnt a lot!

[@Sideritis]

We often heard about help from the allies during the WWII in the form of lend-lease, but few people mention help from Mongolia. They supplied meat, beasts of burden, wool, and etc. Moreover, absolutely free of charge, it is for this reason that the Soviets helped Mongolia in every possible way after the war.

[@ThisNinjaSays_]

And the lady snipers.

[@Bilguun2137]

Thank you.

[@Daleko388]

@@deeem2628true great documentary

[@charrua59]

Yeah Mongolian soldiers we're known for being in the forefront when German women were raped fall of Berlin.

[@calokraine5901]

@@charrua59 Well, they have vastly improved the genetic composition of Germanic tribes

[@dimonwarszawski3884]

Mongolia was half-jokingly called the 16 republic of the USSR, and for good reason: the interaction of cultures and economies in these two countries was very tight. While the layman was joking about “Mongolia is not a foreign country,” the Soviet Union did everything to ensure that the most faithful ally in the east - a buffer between it and other Far Eastern countries - developed and grew stronger. Mongolia responded with help in critical situations.

[@ImPedofinderGeneral]

Mongolia asked few times to join the Soviet Union, but every time they was rejected because of bad relationships of SU with China(to not to upset China by taking of "their" lands)

[@ziggyc3004]

Don't you mean the old soviets did everything in their power to exploit the Mongolian lands at the same time via masking it as protection from the Chinese. Like damned if you do damned if you don't. Between China and Russia there is nothing left but Soviet style cheap structures in half of it. We won't get into the atrocious other side of it.

[@ThisNinjaSays_]

Mongolia didn't want to end up like Tibet.

[@billshi6005]

​@@ThisNinjaSays_Tibet has strategic location and is the water tower of Asia, Mongolia is just bunch of grass land and desert and a buffer zone between China and Russia, their importance is not even comparable. In the end, nowadays they are 100% rely on China for export(export to China or using Chinese port for transport), and China can buy their resources cheaply without need of lifting their poverty like they did in homeland. So, i don't see China has any reason to capture this kind of land. The most fertile land of Greater Mongolia is in Inner Mongolia, where there is enough water to grow crops and develop Industy unlike outer Mongolia, and it has been part of China.

[@ImPedofinderGeneral]

@@ziggyc3004 evil soviets exploited desert by building some commieblocks for mongols? Lol what? You're the best western propaganda comediant I ever seen

[@this.is.berlin]

August 22 today! I am waiting for new videos, new adventures! Is this bold guy still alive? Anyone knows?

[@Symon_Musician]

Ben, stay safe and healthy. Just a short story from soviet past. I had a colleague whose parents were engineers from Russia and in 1980s they were allocated to work for a metal factory somewhere in Mongolia. He told me that at that time for USSR residents Mongolia was not a bad place: high salary and opportunity to obtain rare goods (such as jeans, electronics, stereotypes and so on) attracted people.

[@assistant2theregionalmanager]

No ruzzian is smart enough to be an engineer. Go tell your stories elsewhere

[@NostalgicMem0ries]

@@assistant2theregionalmanager wtf is this idiotic comment? ussr led engineering in 50s 60s 70s in entire world, even usa had to step up. and its not about russians and its war now, its about past ussr and soviets history you twat.

[@tayzonday]

I know what “Mongolian Beef” tastes like at American Chinese restaurants! That’s the knowledge I’ve had about Mongolia for much of my life.

[@peanutboy8932]

Hey Mister Zonday!

[@BeadyMurray]

You and I have similar tastes in youtube channels and that warms my heart.

[@Foxylady921]

@@100zzzz0 nope you're spot on :)

[@mandakhg6568]

Mongolian Beef is not Mongolian at all. It's overseas Chinese who just named their places like that.

[@bigchet]

Wow me and Tay are the same mf both watching bald and bankrupt as soon as he uploads 🥺

[@tonyheath7125]

Hi Bald (Ben) a very big 'WELCOME BACK' its so good to see you out and about once more. Your videos are so interesting and at the same time both amusing and informative too. I'm sure that these days it must be hard for you to keep coming up with new adventures but somehow you always manage it so well done you. Please keep up your valuable work BUT at the same time more importantly do sort your health out properly especially your lungs. Take care until the next time.

[@ruongluesteve]

I read that Ulan Bator has some of the worst air pollution in the world as they deo all their heating and cooking with really crappy coal.

[@KendrickMan]

For those wondering, Bald's next video may be in Lithuania. Tadeus Vasilevskij just posted a selfie with him a few days ago. Edit: No idea what that meetup was about, because he just posted a video from Bangladesh now. Very different country than Lithuania

[@jimmunro4649]

Good hear he ok

[@sunoveristambul]

I guess he is recovered!!

[@Morristown337]

Is he a spy for UK, Russia, or both? He seems to visit places about a year before they become headline news.

[@tony3760758956]

​@@sunoveristambulwhat happened to him? Looking at the main comment from him I suspect mental problems but did he get injured?

[@lord_voldemort44]

bro im always so scared hes gonna end up dead. ty for this comment

[@abisnail4888]

If I had a penny everytime Bald was forced into a bathroom, I’d have two pennies. It isn’t a lot but it’s weird it happened twice.

[@guydreamr]

And the last time it was with the Antichrist.

[@samdrow8268]

Wait, when was the first time? I think I missed that episode 😅

[@lepiaf6452]

​@@samdrow8268*I think the first time was when he was in Moldova a lady showed a toilet in a local restoraunt.* 😅

[@DonDuracell]

One could see the "invitation" to a toilet as a friendly gesture. At least when it's a clean one. 😆

[@nevertrustgoogle]

​@@samdrow8268 video from transdnistria

[@68404]

Lake Khuvsgul is located in the northwest of Mongolia near the Russian border, at the foot of the eastern Sayan Mountains. It is 1,645 metres (5,397 feet) above sea level, 136 kilometres (85 miles) long and 262 metres (860 feet) deep. It is the second-most voluminous freshwater lake in Asia, and holds almost 70% of Mongolia's fresh water and 0.4% of all the fresh water in the world