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

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

Shout out to @BackpackerBen for accompanying me all the way from Cusco to Colombia and thanks to my chama Lucy for her help with the translations on the trip 🫡

[LOL-cringe]

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

[akshitsingh]

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

[Stuartcpht]

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

[troybrooks]

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

[Sewolc]

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

[Momao]

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

[weswhite]

That architect living under the bridge really broke my heart

[joanphillips]

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

[phillipnelson]

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

[zscottsgerman]

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

[LOL-cringe]

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

[Verity]

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

[ThisIsDownstate]

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

[hodub]

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

[robertanna]

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

[MrCarguy]

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

[roskis]

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

[KarlaHernandez-ehqw]

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

[mightybmx]

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

[wambgu]

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