Life in Budapest After Ukraine. 🇭🇺 🇺🇦

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  • It's been a tough week after fleeing the war zone in Kyiv, Ukraine and making it to Budapest, Hungary. I hung out with @baldandbankrupt for a few days while we recovered, edited and uploaded the footage from the train journey, and did our best to see a bit of the city while we were here. Budapest to us looks like a mix between two European cities, and as you'll see in this video, it has so much to its history, architecture and buildings.
    We eat some local and traditional Hungarian food, then attend an anti-war demonstration in front of the Russian Embassy in support of Ukraine, and get a welcome visit from a good friend that you may recognize from Kyiv.
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  • @hou942
    @hou942 2 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    It's Bald's ability to see the beauty in everything that sets him apart from a lot of TH-camrs. Always positive, very knowledgeable, appreciative and has an almost child like excitement regarding wherever he's exploring. B&B is IMO one of the best TH-camrs out there, love seeing his perspective on wherever he's at, like a breath of fresh air, cheers.

    • @diemervdberg7661
      @diemervdberg7661 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lutomson3496 she is belarussian I believe :)

    • @shamibudu
      @shamibudu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      agreed. the contrast between Bald's knowledge and generosity versus JD's crude asinine comments and his INABILITY to connect with locals is blatantly obvious

    • @gdgd1903
      @gdgd1903 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lutomson3496 as a man with a family your only obligation in life is to protect your family!! So if your family is not there then neither should you!!

  • @laurahhead7422
    @laurahhead7422 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hi there Johnny for the love of me I can’t understand why you did not stay and fight , you have been going on about how the is your home and you love the place , I no if it was me I would stay and fight , can’t believe you walked away

    • @michigandersea3485
      @michigandersea3485 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      For the same reason he left America, because he could.

  • @EsmaTabak55
    @EsmaTabak55 2 ปีที่แล้ว +281

    “The only difference between you and a refugee is luck.” I was a refugee from Bosnia in the 90’s. All I can say is that their lives will never be the same, but you push through it and keep going. I wish I can talk to some of them, help in some way, as I have been through it. Slava Ukraini💙💛

    • @helengrunow5094
      @helengrunow5094 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Slava Ukraini!

    • @MrAllmightyCornholioz
      @MrAllmightyCornholioz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Slava Ukraini! And Allah bless the Bosnian refugees.

    • @jobra7624
      @jobra7624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@laiks5485 hrvatska*

    • @hotsince84
      @hotsince84 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Same for the people of Donbas since 2014 and other 10k+ Russian who died in Ukraine... But no1 care about that. 🇷🇺 Now you care of Ukrainians because you've been told to. I'm sick of virtue signalling.

    • @robbanto98
      @robbanto98 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@hotsince84 how could russian citizens died in Donbas if Ukraine doesn't allow dual-citizenship?

  • @nivrox95
    @nivrox95 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I’m part Hungarian and I only visited Budapest once,a beautiful city and nice people.
    my grandma used to cook those Hungarian dishes you see in the beginning of the video.I miss goulash and nokedli!
    Peace to Ukraine! 🙏

  • @HUNVilly
    @HUNVilly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    The sign says Attention, danger of collapse, park and walk across here at your own risk
    The symbol is not the Communist Party symbol, it is the simbol of miners.
    If you need anyone to help you with everyday stuff or with translations, feel free to contact me.

  • @wywk
    @wywk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    Budapest is one of my fav cities, I've lived there for a bit and only a 2-3hr train ride away from Vienna. You can try rent through real-estate agencies on a monthly basis rather than airbnb and it would be much cheaper if you decide to stay longer.

    • @tashathayer6427
      @tashathayer6427 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      In a prior post he talked about how he's traveled on a budget,knew where he could go for affordable spots & he knows about Real Estate he had just bought 2 places in Ukraine,so it's not new but so nice ppl are trying to help him..... ✌

    • @user-pd9ju5dk5s
      @user-pd9ju5dk5s 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      A lot of beautiful ladies of the night as well 😉

    • @igorciudin8049
      @igorciudin8049 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@user-pd9ju5dk5s is that what she tried to tell us:)))

  • @EvansdiAl
    @EvansdiAl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Videos of food while your home is at war... i dk

  • @DjDannyDanny
    @DjDannyDanny 2 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    I love Budapest. Everytime i visit it i have an amazing time!

  • @RodGibsonMusic
    @RodGibsonMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    I live in Hungary. Outside of Budapest. For me it's a fascinating city full of charm history and gobsmacking architecture. Hope you can get to visit its most significant spots.

    • @davethebrahman9870
      @davethebrahman9870 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How do you find the language?

    • @TheFlexXMLG
      @TheFlexXMLG 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@davethebrahman9870 I am Hungarian. For me it’s easy. :D

    • @RodGibsonMusic
      @RodGibsonMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@davethebrahman9870 in 5 years I've learnt enough to get me either in or out of trouble. I guess I haven't really needed it since all my relations speak decent English.

    • @davethebrahman9870
      @davethebrahman9870 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RodGibsonMusic Seems pretty hard to me, but I’ve never really tried. I think that’s because it isn’t Indo-European.

    • @suboon3443
      @suboon3443 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      “Gobsmacking” damn

  • @1stAmerican
    @1stAmerican 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    johnny, you're a tourist, not a refugee. and don't be afraid to fly the USA flag, you do travel well on a US passport. my country's House of Representatives passed 15$ billion in aid for Ukraine.

  • @fourleafclover2885
    @fourleafclover2885 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    The women aren’t as desperate in Hungary, guys.

    • @badbadrobotrobot959
      @badbadrobotrobot959 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The wait will be worth it because they'll go back to Ukraine once it's destroyed. They can exploit women for very cheap, just as they prefer.

    • @yellowscreen8591
      @yellowscreen8591 ปีที่แล้ว

      What you mean by that?

  • @johansoons8413
    @johansoons8413 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    i was in budapest when i was 15 , im now 38 and still have fund memories of it. glad that you guys are safe, ive been looking out for footage regulary . just to see if u guys where okay.

  • @elizb.pozsonyi8854
    @elizb.pozsonyi8854 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Hello. Just wish to thank you very very much, for the video. It is exciting to see Budapest trough your eyes. I am Hungarian, living in Canada for many years. Happy to see the both of you made it from the war zone. Enjoying your videos for few weeks already, and looking forward to the new ones. Stay safe, stay positive and happy. God bless you. I cry for the suffering people in Ukraine, praying the war to end! 💙💛🙏

  • @margaretenoha5394
    @margaretenoha5394 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    You can tell Johnny has retained a pinch of entitled American valley girl attitude.

  • @TileHaxPro
    @TileHaxPro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    "Please exchange your money in Ukraine before you escape the war"
    -johnny

  • @TheZackness2790
    @TheZackness2790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    war shows true colors. and his are wide open for the world to see now. hope this guys looses alot of subs over this. cant imagine someone supporting this guy anymore. its ok to not fight, what not ok is to berate locals, berate your fans, and stand on your pedestal like "im too important to die" We all die eventually Johnny, just some of us will be on our feet when we do. dont make anymore videos for awhile for real. @

    • @xxxyungarachnid6473
      @xxxyungarachnid6473 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What are you doing for ukraine? Why don't you go there to fight the russians?

    • @markpiotrowski8570
      @markpiotrowski8570 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Johnny.
      Now is not the time to be making videos about your pigs in the blanket
      Or what ever you are eating in Hungary.(or what ever you are eating) Bro Go Back Home to be with your family. Or take abreak from making videos.
      I think its very disrespectful to the Ukraine and her people

    • @changbooger
      @changbooger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@markpiotrowski8570 hes an outsider tho, a traveler, a youtuber, hes not a soldier, his alligence is not to ukraine, if anytjing johnny did more than you just by documenting what happened and interviewing people

    • @changbooger
      @changbooger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@markpiotrowski8570 for example, if you are polish and you go to nyc america to travel, war breaks out in nyc, you wouldnt owe america anything and is free to live your life and try some pizza

    • @changbooger
      @changbooger 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@35Colorado expense? what expense?

  • @paulbarlow9907
    @paulbarlow9907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    which woman and child did you force off the train so you could run.

  • @SuhancKa96
    @SuhancKa96 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Hey dude I'm a student from hungary, first of all, keep strong, I hope you'll be able to go back to your flat as soon as possible. Second, don't use those atms they are scams, just use an OTP or literally any other one. I whish you the best! Keep strong!

  • @simplytonyy
    @simplytonyy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The entire video I'm thinking "don't sigh, don't sigh, don't sigh" and then he sighs.
    👊👊👊

    • @stawamuschief
      @stawamuschief 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      and sighs and sighs and sighs

    • @richardvalvona1159
      @richardvalvona1159 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's called stress from being weighed down.

    • @richardvalvona1159
      @richardvalvona1159 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michaelr.7805 Well, you might find it intolerable but I sympathise with him.

    • @jpl6596
      @jpl6596 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yah once I noticed, It pretty much makes these unwatchable

  • @Realalma
    @Realalma 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    A person from the dumpster fire of SF where you have to walk over feces on the sidewalks criticizing the cleanliness of Budapest 🤭🥺

  • @sukantchaudhari2830
    @sukantchaudhari2830 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Jonny ran away from Ukraine , scared to fight back . Chengiz Khan ghost would have been ashamed to tell Jonny is from the country of chengiz Khan.

    • @matty6848
      @matty6848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That’s easy for you to say keyboard warrior🙄

    • @PeepersT
      @PeepersT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He’s Mongolian?

  • @KittySkeed
    @KittySkeed 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I highly recommend you go ahead and settle down somewhere for at least 6 months. Even if the war does end soon, it's going to take a while for them to clean up/repair the war zone. Start looking at some apartments for long term renting, preferably with a 6 month lease. I wish you all the best and as always, Слава Україні!

    • @Margo-uu5mx
      @Margo-uu5mx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exuse me? For them?

    • @Margo-uu5mx
      @Margo-uu5mx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @O R thank you for an explanation, Im from Ukraine, from Kyiv. After end of a war we are going to do this together. Im not going to wait for somebody to clean up my city, Im going to do it myself. This is actually triggered me.

    • @ralfschmidt8015
      @ralfschmidt8015 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Margo-uu5mx i love Kyiv and i will also come to help

    • @bobzeepl
      @bobzeepl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Margo-uu5mx what? a simple use of words "for them" doesnt mean that someone will do it for them. It means it will take a while to them - Ukrainians - to fix it. Learn English before you get mad at/triggered by ppl who actually sympathize with you.

    • @Margo-uu5mx
      @Margo-uu5mx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bobzeepl In a comment was said that Johnny should stay abroad longer, because it will take time for us in Ukraine to put things in order and clear everything. This is not how it works for us. You can't just wait and come when everything is clean and ready. You need to do it yourself. My english is probably not perfect, but you, in return, don't quite understand the difference between the American and Ukrainian mentality.

  • @Sniperboy5551
    @Sniperboy5551 2 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    Johnny is like “I didn’t like Budapest before, but it’s a hell of a lot better than being in Kiev right now.”

    • @Community-Action
      @Community-Action 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Give them a break. Comments say it’s been a tough week fleeing Ukraine both are under tremendous stress. Clearly they didn’t want to leave especially Johnny he has investment properties in Kiev and Kharkiv. He could lose them if they are bombed. Doubt insurance insurance will cover that. Other countries don’t even want his money because it is so unstable and there is good chance the ruble will be the new currency.

    • @carltheflpatriot6933
      @carltheflpatriot6933 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@stevemcgowen Well, neither he nor Bald are professional soldier's and would probably just get in the way tbh. Neither are very "tough" or in great shape for war, come on now. They're both TH-cam travelers, and Johnny is a a business type person, real estate, online sales, etc. It's a personal decision each person has to make. Nobody should be badmouthing him at all. Remember after all, he is an American, not Ukrainian-born you know.

    • @1stAmerican
      @1stAmerican 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@stevemcgowen ha ha for sure. what's that stupid flag above his head? johnny travels well on a US passport but hates his own country. tsk tsk

    • @1stAmerican
      @1stAmerican 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@carltheflpatriot6933 if he was a US citizen, then what's the flag above his head?

    • @joeh858
      @joeh858 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@stevemcgowen A real warlord knows when to fight and when to retreat.

  • @notsure617
    @notsure617 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    here's a pointer when watching Johnny FD - mute the audio

    • @badbadrobotrobot959
      @badbadrobotrobot959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Better pointer would be to turn off your brain. Because almost anything he spews is utter garbage.

  • @bogeywins
    @bogeywins 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    You really don't know why no fly zone isn't happening? Disappointing, Johnny.

    • @frederickmuhlbauer9477
      @frederickmuhlbauer9477 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yup, Putin said any country instituting it would be at war withRussia Not good

    • @OzzyBoganTech
      @OzzyBoganTech 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He knows his just a sock puppet for WW3 and getting more Ukraine civilians killed

    • @jstravelers4094
      @jstravelers4094 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@frederickmuhlbauer9477
      Do you believe anything Putin boy says?
      He's gonna do whatever he's gonna do no matter what anybody else does or doesn't do.
      Jesus Christ, he's already slaughtering unarmed women and children!
      He needs to be taken out from within his trusted klan
      A bounty on his head needs to be imposed! NOW!.
      The US should offer US citizenship and a nice ranch in Montana for his head.

    • @rachelpartridge5100
      @rachelpartridge5100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      The man is not the brightest. This should be strikingly obvious if you have watched more than one video. His political comments are accidental comedy gold

    • @jeffwolfgang6955
      @jeffwolfgang6955 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      He is a simpleton. Now that Bald left, I am out. Returning from the US after Americans were told to leave, and taking a seat away from a woman or child when he didn't have a ticket tells me all I need to know about this reprehensible person.

  • @yongy2000
    @yongy2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Johnny, it's not too late to enroll in the nursing or dental assistant program at City College of San Francisco.

    • @bluebagel8084
      @bluebagel8084 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Explain the context?

    • @ACT1O1
      @ACT1O1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s not impacted ?

    • @lookingbehind6335
      @lookingbehind6335 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He doesn’t want to be a debt slave for the next 30 years. College in America is nothing short of extortion.

    • @michigandersea3485
      @michigandersea3485 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why the hell would anyone want to work in a low-wage job in San Francisco? If this guy is willing to live in Ukraine you'd think he'd be ok with living in some really cheap yet safe city like Wichita, Kansas.

  • @kelletamas
    @kelletamas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Most of the fancy stuff, buildings, statues etc were built at the end of the 19th century to mark the 1000th anniversary of Hungary. And you guys did spot it, Hungary was indeed at the top of its game at the time.

    • @fjellyo3261
      @fjellyo3261 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I would say Budapest, Prague and Vienna are similar in a way.

    • @ekesandras1481
      @ekesandras1481 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      During this time of prosperity, cultural blooming and rapid industrialization the Hungarians thought, they would do even better without Austria and the Habsburgs. History has shown, that the opposite was true. But they still won't admit that.

    • @australianpatriot
      @australianpatriot ปีที่แล้ว

      it was fancy because of the Hapsburg’s, now they can’t manage the infrastructure themselves…

  • @bpalics09
    @bpalics09 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I'm glad that you're safe in here, you're lucky to get a flat at the centre!
    1 tip:NEVER use the dark blue ATM like, never!
    They have awful conversation rates. Try a proper bank like Otp or Raifaisen instead!

  • @gatorgogo2742
    @gatorgogo2742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    So relieved you are ok and that you and Bald could leave together. I like to see and hear what the locals are saying.

  • @exstazius
    @exstazius 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Budapest is a beautifull city. I have been there several times and for me is the most beautiful city in Europe.

  • @fergaldownes
    @fergaldownes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Bald has such a unique way of looking at and describing things.

    • @howdan1985
      @howdan1985 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      100% Fergal - that's partly why he's such a legend and has nearly 4 million followers

    • @gv-can4718
      @gv-can4718 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Pure passion for the subject matter, so it just flows out. 🤟

    • @SimoExMachina2
      @SimoExMachina2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is the good old "soviet filter".

  • @randyneil6161
    @randyneil6161 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Nice to see Mr. Bald ✌
    I know thousands of innocent people and children have lost their lives in ukraine including russian soldiers and I cry almost everyday when I think about the situation and I know its really bad.
    I don't have any friends and I don't know anybody in russia or ukraine but I hope russia and ukraine knows the world loves them all and I send my special love and best wishes to russia and ukraine all the way from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹.

    • @Pokeman79797
      @Pokeman79797 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Randy Neil cmon we all know you dont cry. Stop chasing likes

    • @dabbadoo2226
      @dabbadoo2226 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wahhhhhhhh 😭

    • @robsimer9296
      @robsimer9296 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How do you know thousands of civilians have died? (source).

  • @honestreviewer2431
    @honestreviewer2431 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Half the viewers left the video around @2:22
    No wait a minute........ oh yes @5:55 for sure!

  • @chris4613
    @chris4613 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I know I should’ve been more cynical but I honestly used to feel Johnny was sincere and not just another vlogger trying to play make believe in search of clicks and views.
    I was wrong…

    • @junjae.
      @junjae. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Other Ukrainians are doing the same thing on youtube. They all just lost everything. What else do you expect them to do when they don't have a home or a job to go back to?

    • @chris4613
      @chris4613 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@junjae. I can only speak to Johnny’s videos because I’ve followed him for awhile and watched all of his videos but at the end of the day. I don’t fault him for leaving, I don’t fault him for trying to live his life, but I do feel much of what he’s said over the last few videos have been very disingenuous and his biases and anti-west rhetoric have really been on display.

    • @aureliogj7966
      @aureliogj7966 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Being over cynical can be just as damaging it can skew your sense in reality and stop you from seeing the good in people. But in this guys case a degree of a degree of cynicism is well justified. But the warning signs were there an I include here Bald as well. They’re just glorified poverty and cheap sex “safari tourists”

  • @helenvarner5787
    @helenvarner5787 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the update Johnny. Looks like you are doing fine 😃 praying for the safety of all these people. Seems there are many creature comforts !

  • @truejediforever3567
    @truejediforever3567 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    And you do realize that if there was a no fly zone over Ukraine that NATO would be forced to start a war with Russia, a nuclear power?? Get some facts dude.

    • @rubenlopez3364
      @rubenlopez3364 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So what? We can take them

    • @truejediforever3567
      @truejediforever3567 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rubenlopez3364 true but scary

    • @royvaningh6452
      @royvaningh6452 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Ruben Lopez yes!!! Let's close airspace and shoot them out!
      But also give your home address so when the first tactical nuke drops they know where first!

  • @DJTheMetalheadMercenary
    @DJTheMetalheadMercenary 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I love Hungarian food, never been to Budapest or the greater area but I'd love to at some point. I know you're so stressed man, I really hope your home and investments will be relatively unscathed once its safe to return. I'm helping logistically as much as I can with support and volunteer efforts there. Slava Ukraini.

  • @giles-df9yu
    @giles-df9yu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Just total indifference to the fact thousands are dying in Ukraine. Shocking

    • @narkotiqz
      @narkotiqz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hypocrite. Check out curent war in Yemen. And thank US for war in both Yemen and ukraine

  • @srt4b
    @srt4b 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Bald seems annoyed to be in Johnny's videos lately.

    • @anyone3128
      @anyone3128 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Bald is going to ghost Johnny FD at some point. Johnny FD never has anything interesting or insightful to say. He rambles endlessly, makes jabs at America while stamping that U.S. passport, typically has something negative to say about every place he visits besides when it comes to the food & women. Bald has clearly lost his patience with this perverted glutton.

    • @badbadrobotrobot959
      @badbadrobotrobot959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@anyone3128 You'd be surprised to learn what a pervert Bald himself is.

    • @MsMorbeg
      @MsMorbeg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@badbadrobotrobot959 care to elaborate?

  • @otikrakosnik
    @otikrakosnik 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Taking refugee help and than going into Italians restaurant in Budapest..... Such a western think to do.

  • @NibrocNod
    @NibrocNod 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    15:30 that woman showing you her street in Ukraine. Man I wish you would have let her finish speaking, she wanted to express herself bud.

  • @CallieMasters5000
    @CallieMasters5000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Pro tip: if you walk up to a group of people at a pro-Ukraine rally, who look like they come from Ukraine, who are wearing Ukraine flags, who are speaking Ukrainian, who are in a country with Ukrainian refugees, you probably don't need to ask "Where are you from?". 99% likely they're Ukrainians. Maybe ask "what city in Ukraine are you from?" or "did you just come from Ukraine?", so people won't laugh at you for asking an obvious question like in this video.

    • @miliba
      @miliba 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Johnny probably meant where exactly from Ukraine

    • @heavencantwait1218
      @heavencantwait1218 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Typical Johnny open mouth insert foot

    • @Pokeman79797
      @Pokeman79797 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ohh someones triggered. Wahhh wahhh pish off

  • @sambaker3233
    @sambaker3233 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I always knew that Bald would be going on an 'secret operative mission' I think we all know what that means. Good luck Bald and stay safe.
    Johnny, please have a break and look after your mental health. We are all behind the both of you.

    • @davidmeland5440
      @davidmeland5440 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bald is trying to get as far away from nutjob Johnny and his "No filter" patronizing comments.

  • @mantiskf2003
    @mantiskf2003 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Your videos from escaping from Ukraine, through here, are the first times I've seen Ben looking genuinely exhausted, stressed and unable to muster his usual lust for life. What an awful situation you showed to the world in an honest way, unencumbered by the attention drawn to a large film crew.

  • @materakoczi2519
    @materakoczi2519 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    At 5:30 It is not a soviet/communist symbol, it is the coat of arms of miners.

  • @_Matt_Matt_365_
    @_Matt_Matt_365_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Feel the room..

  • @giftbyliz8702
    @giftbyliz8702 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    beautiful place with lot's of history. feels like going back in time.

  • @andrew9868
    @andrew9868 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I'll be doing the Prague-viennabudapest route next week! Super stoked to see this city.

    • @tereziastampf405
      @tereziastampf405 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello! Have a great time while going through these cities. I do not know that you have some specific sights that you definitely want to visit or you haven't, but there are some very impressive statues in the Buda side of Budapest, near Mathias's Castle which had built in Catholic style, (may contains some ortodox aspects) and the Pest side contains some well placed, hidden mosaics from the soviet era. Worth to take a look at these architecturally diverse things.

    • @kirilcherry7612
      @kirilcherry7612 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did Prague- BRatislava- Vienna- BUdapest trip twice and loved it

    • @kirilcherry7612
      @kirilcherry7612 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@saltypatriot4181 haha skoda have come a long way

  • @niallmcdonagh1093
    @niallmcdonagh1093 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I just watch Johnny FD to see Bald...sorry!!!

  • @savannah-marc
    @savannah-marc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Glad to see you staying strong Johnny, stay well and keep the updates coming

    • @andrewpetrie5265
      @andrewpetrie5265 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Marc. I don't understand him and why he left his new home, a country he says he loves, up and leave? Then post his video with Ben laughing and eating like kings.. well, it bugged me seeing that. Bad taste in my eyes.

    • @savannah-marc
      @savannah-marc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@andrewpetrie5265 Well, he looks like he just wants to live his life in peace and not get caught up in a war. He's lived in several countries. Why doesn't he get involved in all those other countries' politics? There looks like a ton of fighting age Ukranian men fleeig their own country too if you watch Johnny and Bald's videos. There's no one stopping you from going to Ukraine yourself and defending it.

  • @AltsekBUL
    @AltsekBUL 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I've been following you since you featured in one of Bald's vids. That is just a simple observation and a view point. I hope you can take some criticism, my point is not to insult you.
    So, Johnny, you remind me of Beavis with that awkward laughter, get it - "uhuh-uhuhuh", especially when you do it around the protesters and refugees. Some of your statements are rather dull or inappropriate and you say nice things, but you really give the impression that all you care about is your business in UA. You are kinda phoney is what I'm saying, you leave that impression.
    God bless and take care :D

  • @RuleofFive
    @RuleofFive 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The Hryvnia is worth about 3 cents to a USD today. I can understand why these places in Budapest won't exchange them. There is no guarantee that the currency will even exist in a few months.

  • @yoloswaggins2161
    @yoloswaggins2161 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    So happy you guys made it out. Just look at the footage coming out now, made the right choice!

    • @RandomDudeOne
      @RandomDudeOne 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lots of comments deriding Johnny for not staying, but killing people is a hell of a thing to do. Unless you're a hundred percent committed to the cause it's better for yourself and for Ukraine to not hang around.

    • @RandomDudeOne
      @RandomDudeOne 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Rughead12319 Yeah, he's a bit tone deaf for sure. Could use some lessons in tact from Bald.

    • @xxxyungarachnid6473
      @xxxyungarachnid6473 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Rughead12319 Death is good, they will go to Jannah, Alhamdulillah

  • @leannbrower3152
    @leannbrower3152 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I’m so sorry to see Bald leaving. I’ll miss his commentary on everything. His history lessons are part of the reason I watch his videos. Don’t stay gone too long Mr Bald.

    • @Deines7
      @Deines7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bald too inteligent and also he very careful - his oppinion between loyal supportrs of Ukraine isn't welcom and he know truth. He know real reason why Russia bombing Ukraine and its NATO equipment. Unlikely many here blind sheep's 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑 followers of New World Order despits. Slawa Russia 🇷🇺

    • @richardvalvona1159
      @richardvalvona1159 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      His videos are coming to an end. He's decided to move onto something else and has moved to Prague.

    • @richardvalvona1159
      @richardvalvona1159 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Carmine Licavoli He said in a podcast that he's retiring from TH-cam and moving onto something else. I can't remember what it was.

    • @richardvalvona1159
      @richardvalvona1159 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Carmine Licavoli Whereabouts is the TH-cam version? The only one I listened to was an audio recording.

  • @thelordofthememes5937
    @thelordofthememes5937 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Crazy seeing the flip from fleeing invasion to sophisticated dining in Budapest few days after. Crazy also to see quaint streets where in Ukraine they have since been leveled…not knocking Johnny cause undoubtedly been through a load of stress but the irony is so difficult to fathom

    • @zabariduwab9950
      @zabariduwab9950 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He needs to stay home

    • @lindahughes4409
      @lindahughes4409 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zabariduwab9950 he very cool .what about all the properties he bought in the Ukraine or was that a load of tar

    • @xxxyungarachnid6473
      @xxxyungarachnid6473 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@saintmickey i agree, since the afghan war i have refused to laugh. Its fucked up to laugh and joke while others are dying. 20 years of depression, but at least i know how others feel.

    • @Daninvietnam
      @Daninvietnam 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@saintmickey what’s he suppose to do?
      Curl up in a ball?
      Please!

    • @Daninvietnam
      @Daninvietnam 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@saintmickey I’m pretty sure his raising money. I don’t see him going out for a nice meal Is really a problem.

  • @mariederviche2644
    @mariederviche2644 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are back!! Good to hear u guys are doing well, please make more videos take care 👍👍👍

  • @Slammin.Branden
    @Slammin.Branden 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Half-ass take free residence Johnny. Moderation is key. I've been well off, and homeless. Everyone is 1 paycheck away from losing it all. Don't be stubborn.

    • @Slammin.Branden
      @Slammin.Branden 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@anthonydowling3356 and spending all your money on AirB&B will leave you in the streets. 🙄

  • @you-know-who9023
    @you-know-who9023 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I remember looking at the building which bald pointed out when I visited from Croatia in 1995 and being surprised about the bullet hole evidence of 1956.
    Budapest was the joint city of the Austro-Hungarian hence the impressive buildings 👍🙋

    • @paraszt4269
      @paraszt4269 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      no

    • @mieaab
      @mieaab 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Such a historic site that u quick to identify..👍👍

  • @smartypants3697
    @smartypants3697 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    “Conversation” between Johnny and the volunteer interpreter starting around 25.53:
    Volunteer (in Ukrainian): “Треба да помогать людям” (“We need to help people”)
    Johnny (in English): “I don’t speak Hungarian”
    Volunteer (in English): “Russian?”
    Johnny (in broken Russian): “По руский чуть чуть, да“ (“In Russian little bit, yes”)
    Volunteer (in Russian): “Hадо людям помогать” (“need to help people”)
    Johnny (in broken Russian/gibberish): “Я …unintelligible… не надо, спасибо” (“I …unintelligible… no need, thanks”)
    The look on the young lady’s face, priceless!!!
    Edited. Thanks PobedaV

    • @AltsekBUL
      @AltsekBUL 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      no, the translator first says - Треба да помогать людям - Not document people, to help people

    • @smartypants3697
      @smartypants3697 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AltsekBUL My hearing is shot and I don't even claim to speak Ukrainian, so I am happy to accept you correction, especially as it makes more sense with the subsequent Russian sentence. The only words I could hear clearly were "tреба" and "людям".

  • @rover5788
    @rover5788 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    If you don't like Budapest and have problems with sim cards etc.etc.why don't you go somewere else??? Are you hoping to go back to your apatments if and when the war is over? That will be a shock because you'll be surrounded by devastation. Johnny we all like you and respect you but please stop complainig and just be happy you got away from that disaster. xo

  • @mikemikie8312
    @mikemikie8312 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Try not to get so stressed Johnny but thanks for your very caring heart .grateful for you and Bens coverage of this terrible situation God Bless all the innocent on both sides .

    • @Mr99Burns
      @Mr99Burns 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He stressed about his 2 apartments that’s all. Be thankful for what you have.

  • @casuallad735
    @casuallad735 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    When I went to Budapest. My Hungarian friends didn’t like me referring to it as Eastern European. They prefer Central Europe. They see themselves as being more like the Germans than the Slavs. Either way. A beautiful city and great people.

    • @effpe
      @effpe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      because hungarians are not Slavs, the language is not slavic. It is surrounded by slavic countries, but Hungary is not one of them

    • @0Leonx0
      @0Leonx0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We don't see ourselves more like the Germans, it's just annoying when people think it's still cold war era and everything east of German is Eastern Europe. This brief period in our history does not define us. Mind you, we were Central Powers in WW1. Now we are allied to NATO.
      We have always been Central Europe.

  • @edl676
    @edl676 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We are glad you are safe, I bet your parents are relieved as well. SF looks good now!

  • @vanessamanawar877
    @vanessamanawar877 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So happy you are safe keep the Videos Rolling. Thanks Johnny and Bald.

  • @northernstar4811
    @northernstar4811 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    This war is going to last a while. Kyiv will not be the same city after this with what`s happening there.

    • @humdinger5701
      @humdinger5701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I agree. Bare minimum I'd say 3+ months. Ukraine has a high likelihood of becoming Russian occupied from now on if other countries dont get involved. Also keep in mind if Russia is allowed to get away with this it will only embolden other acts similar to this around the world and by other countries. This is just the start.

  • @sonicmoj1
    @sonicmoj1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great video. I hear your tough breathing whenever you are recording. I hope you are in good shape and in good health.

  • @markhowards420
    @markhowards420 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi guys glad you're ok , I've been watching your back catalogues since your evacuation.

  • @catlady4799
    @catlady4799 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Prayers for all. Hope this all ends soon.

  • @DM-le5ht
    @DM-le5ht 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Not sure what to think, you buy an apartment there but then when push came to shove you left

  • @Freedom-dq7tl
    @Freedom-dq7tl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Johnny’s smiling ! I think he’s found someone to clap his cheeks in Budapest .

  • @EdWood110
    @EdWood110 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In a previous video you had a nice sauna and shashlik day with your friends... did they make it all out safe, or what is the situation there?

  • @metalpatriot7045
    @metalpatriot7045 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m so happy your friend is ok and you are reunited for a spell…I was concerned for you and your lady friends from Ukraine. Take good care. ❤️

  • @max420thc
    @max420thc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My wife and daughter are refugees in Poland right now.
    One of my friends goes to fight Russians, many many more Americans go to fight Russia.

  • @shirleyontiveros612
    @shirleyontiveros612 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Happy to see you smiling, even though I know you are carrying a lot of emotions right now. Stay safe.

    • @Mr99Burns
      @Mr99Burns 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He’s crying on the inside. He Lost 2 apartments Many Ukrainians lost a lot more and many never had much to begin with.

    • @Daninvietnam
      @Daninvietnam 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mr99Burns he will get them back

  • @rickybobby1055
    @rickybobby1055 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad you are well and good and still making vlogs. You are an inspiration. Keep up the good work

  • @I33nc3
    @I33nc3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bojler Eladó! Thanks guys for being in Hungary, I hope you two enjoy every moment being here.

  • @marymarmande8446
    @marymarmande8446 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for letting us know what's going on prayers for Ukraine ❤ ✌ from USA

  • @MatthewDay
    @MatthewDay 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    good to see you two back on the streets and streaming again! \o/ Take care Johnny and Bald, keep up the good work!

  • @TheFlexXMLG
    @TheFlexXMLG 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for complementing my home city guys. Much love. ❤️

  • @mrfarmer532
    @mrfarmer532 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good to see you 🤠
    It must be surreal to know the all out war, is happening so close to Budapest again.

  • @VV-wc4bg
    @VV-wc4bg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    A no fly zone would start a war with NATO and possibly a world war with nukes. Look into what a no fly zone actually means.

    • @verdensrike9381
      @verdensrike9381 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      NATO rejected the Idea of No fly zone. I can only imagine Russia to use Nuke against Ukraine, but I really hope they won't use it.

    • @raykelly2854
      @raykelly2854 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@verdensrike9381 They should NEVER have ruled out a no-fly-zone regardless of it triggering a bigger war. Why show your enemy your hand? The West is no match for Putin's ruthlessness and his poker face. Sad.

  • @gigibenea3529
    @gigibenea3529 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Budapest is one of most beautiful city in Europe ...renovating This old huge buildings ...lots lots of money...and the people are not rich

  • @jimjohnston7688
    @jimjohnston7688 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best of luck to you both. Benjamin please be careful. Watching you over the years I've come to think of you as a friend. Godspeed to both of you.

    • @lc5346
      @lc5346 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wonder where he is off to?

    • @jimjohnston7688
      @jimjohnston7688 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lc5346 If I was him, I’d find that pretty girl he hangs around with and head to some tropical destination and forget about war for awhile.

    • @hughneek12
      @hughneek12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jimjohnston7688 Good thinking Romeo!

    • @Daninvietnam
      @Daninvietnam 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stevemcgowen nice city, to many Czechs though

  • @boink800
    @boink800 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's good to see that Baldy and Johnny are staying out of trouble.

  • @nightengale7163
    @nightengale7163 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    "Dirty & gray" certainly beats bloody & dead. You are fortunate to have escaped the war. Bless and keep the Ukrainian people 🇺🇦💙💛🌻🙏 .... from 🇺🇸

  • @Rangertozero
    @Rangertozero 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Last bit of the video in the restaurant was a bit tone deaf considering what’s going on

  • @MegaGiovanni07
    @MegaGiovanni07 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Johnny, I'm happy that you and bald are safe.

  • @thepursuitofhappiness2126
    @thepursuitofhappiness2126 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad you and Bald are together. Stay well. Stay safe. Wish none of this was happening.

  • @polish_ninja
    @polish_ninja 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Nice 👍 when a bunch of families and children are sleeping on the streets of Ukraine train stations, looks great in Budapest

    • @utsanomiko
      @utsanomiko 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah budapest looks nice👍 why you werent interested before in all other wars? Doublestandard?

  • @vellam8766
    @vellam8766 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I used to think itd be so cool if these two collaborated. Then you did and I was super happy about it. Then Russia invaded. Hm who else would I like to see collaborate.

  • @thetravelingmonkey889
    @thetravelingmonkey889 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    To see people helping the Ukrainians with supplies and a warm place to stay seriously gave me tears. God bless all who are helping and God bless Ukraine.

  • @volvot5boy
    @volvot5boy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hope it all ends soon my friend and I hope your apartments are still ok when you return. Was sad to see Mr Bald leave.

  • @juniorjames7076
    @juniorjames7076 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Budapest is my favorite European city. Better than Prague or Paris.

  • @mzple
    @mzple 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Honestly, you could always wait this out in the US.

    • @matty6848
      @matty6848 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well he seems pretty safe where he Is so why fly all the way back home?

    • @teamdrivealot8441
      @teamdrivealot8441 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stevemcgowen well the politics in us i understand why he hates it 😁 he sid he dont hate america just the goverment 😛 so yeah

    • @mzple
      @mzple 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@matty6848 His family is there so he could stay with them, after a traumatic experience like that I would probably do that.

    • @mzple
      @mzple 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stevemcgowen I’m American and I complain about America but I don’t hate it. Its my home, and I care deeply for it. If a place is your home it’s better to criticize it to make it better than just to pretend it’s perfect like a lot of the hyper nationalists do.

    • @matty6848
      @matty6848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mzple true god point. Just a awful long way to fly means he’s already safe enough. Each to their own I suppose. Some people would go home, some people are happy being on the move.

  • @scigama71
    @scigama71 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice to know you guys are ok. Pray for peace in the world.

  • @danielescobardiaz
    @danielescobardiaz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Johnny, Ben, I hope you are both okay, I wish u the best!!!!

  • @Kazoda
    @Kazoda 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    3:04 It's actually a hospital
    11:14 It is Hungary.. I feel sorry for all the foreigners
    28:17 That's called the Church of St. Margaret

  • @Great-Beard-of-Zeus
    @Great-Beard-of-Zeus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Bald-"look at the beauty and architecture"
    Johnny-"this place is dirty..."

  • @LearnWithTheBest
    @LearnWithTheBest 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Glad to see you and bald safe

  • @kriptonius1337
    @kriptonius1337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As hungarian this is like a dream come true... to see Bald and Johnny in Budapest. I watch Bald basically since the beginning, and Johnny since together with Bald. And this time im in Germany, goddamn. But im still happy to see. Peace and love