The man or the bear....... a flight attendant vlog

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  • Welcome back to another flight attendant vlog! We’re flying to my home away from home San Francisco ❤️. I'm trying to switch up my layover activities and go to new spots and have new experiences as a flight attendant. I go on a bit of a rant expressing the popular topic at the moment, would you rather be hunted by a man or a bear? Most know the answer but since I had I strange encounter on my adventures I figured it was an appropriate topic to touch on. Enjoy!
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  • @josephineahelle5094
    @josephineahelle5094 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Another great vlogg Vera. The scenery in San Francisco was beautiful! Please be careful when ur walking alone on ur layovers. Thanks for sharing!✈❤

  • @maryannkeith4062
    @maryannkeith4062 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    I run in the woods in the morning and started carrying an alarm with me recently - it's made by birdie. I got yellow, but I'm pretty sure they have pink. It's easy to pop on and off bum bags, belt loops, etc and you just yank on it to activate it. It's really freaking loud, has a flashing light and would probably scare the crap out of an attacker. Even if there was nobody around, it would probably buy you some time to get a head start or call 911 because the sheer shock value of the sound is on point. I tested it when I got it and my cats were quite angry with me. LOL

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  23 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      VERY smart! I need to get one of those because I can actually carry that on flights with me!

  • @pjdava
    @pjdava 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Balanced Flyer, I can't get enough of your content, so I subscribed!

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Welcome aboard! Happy to have you ☺️

  • @katee9930
    @katee9930 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Hi Vera, as a german international flight attendant I have been to SFO last week, been thinking of you walking up Polk Street and visiting some of the places you mentioned. ♥ Been to Lands End as well.. Love watching your Vlogs! You are such an authentic nice human..

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  23 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Oohh we’ve probably been there at the same time!! I’ve been there all month

    • @katee9930
      @katee9930 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@BalancedFlyer Yees, what a pitty. I was looking for you, especially at Whole Foods. 😀 Hope to run into you next time! 💜

  • @gailwright1319
    @gailwright1319 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    One of my places to visit on my bucket list because of you, Vera. Be safe on your travels❤

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I hope you get to soon!!

  • @cathybullard4007
    @cathybullard4007 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I totally agree with you about a bear or a man. A bear will kill you, but he won't rape you first & then kill you. I think being raped is a fear that just about every woman has. Women do get vibes about men who may harm them. It is always important to be aware of your surroundings.

  • @RobertHansenRob
    @RobertHansenRob 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Thank you for taking us on such a wonderful layover. I love your channel. You're a breath of fresh air!

  • @ALESITO23
    @ALESITO23 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Hello Vera. First, I glad that you are safe and thankful to God that nothing happened to you. Just share some good news with you. I am graduating from the University this week. I hope that you feeling better. Have a great start of the week. 👍🏻

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  23 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Congratulations!! I'm so happy for you!

    • @ALESITO23
      @ALESITO23 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@BalancedFlyer thank you Vera!. Have a great week.

  • @cmills53
    @cmills53 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I totally agree! I’ve been all over Europe and San Francisco is my favorite city- it’s so beautiful!! My husband and I would go at least twice a year either as a a starter for our vacation or at the end!! I always told him you can plan the vacation as long as I get to go to San Fran!! The Homeless has been a problem for many years not we were there a couple of years ago and it was so much better!
    I also love Switzerland!!

  • @radiantsojourner2997
    @radiantsojourner2997 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Helping us feel like we are there with you!!! So so great!!! 🤩😍Love!! 😘🩷❤️💖Thank you!!

  • @michaelfriedman1078
    @michaelfriedman1078 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Thank you Vera, for the kind words for San Francisco. There are creepy people in every big city, as you probably know. The scenes here in the Bay Area are spectacular, no matter what we try to do the area.

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yes I agree fully!!

  • @lorimoshure9779
    @lorimoshure9779 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Vera, That was a dangerous walk for a woman, please stay where there are always lots of people❤️

  • @cmills53
    @cmills53 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Please be safe on your walks - it worries me that you’re alone!!😊

  • @samwhite1039
    @samwhite1039 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm so sorry you encountered a weird person! I hope you are feeling okay now!

  • @loribrown5235
    @loribrown5235 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I get so excited when I see that you've uploaded a video!!!

  • @samwhite1039
    @samwhite1039 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for sharing your videos!

  • @samwhite1039
    @samwhite1039 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love this video Vera! Your channel is awesome!

  • @paulmcbain3233
    @paulmcbain3233 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Very nice video San Francisco can be a very nice place to shop and beautiful views. Stay safe out there. Be careful.

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I agree and thank you!!

  • @marthasoto2370
    @marthasoto2370 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    OMG Vera, please be careful when you go by yourself to those places. ❤

  • @K-nv8eq
    @K-nv8eq 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Loveeee lands end/that area. I always recommend it on SFO layovers when people say they don’t like the city

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It’s soooo beautiful and I can’t wait to go back!! (With a friend or earlier in the day)

  • @christopherbaker4636
    @christopherbaker4636 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    I'm sorry that man made you feel so uncomfortable. He gives the rest of us a bad name. Also., he may have been involved with human trafficking, so I'm glad that you were abnle to get away from him. I AM glad that you get to experience nature in so many ways. Your advanture vlogs are always a welcome diversion to watchl. Thank you for sharing, Vera.

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  23 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      Thank you I really appreciate this comment and the understanding from a male perspective, its refreshing when there are men in these comments defending and downplaying the behavior of the man on the trail. I won't let creeps like that stop me from enjoying nature or my travels, its just a sad realty that they exist and that women have to always be aware of their surroundings.

  • @victoriadelbando3283
    @victoriadelbando3283 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    There’s a song “I left my heart in San Francisco” my daughter loves going there too! 🥰🤗

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yes I love that song ☺️ and the Journey song “Lights”

  • @mrsmckenzie10
    @mrsmckenzie10 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    So glad you got through the trail safely. Always trust your instincts for sure! On this topic, I highly reccomend the book "The Gift of Fear" by Gavin De Becker.

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yes!! It’s actually in my cart I can’t wait to read it

  • @simplyellenxo95
    @simplyellenxo95 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Vera, always enjoying your vlogs…

  • @karennadherny7615
    @karennadherny7615 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    San Francisco is my favorite city! Lived there for over 3 years and miss it all the time!

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I bet! I’m so happy o get to visit as much as I do

  • @peterpitrakkou3335
    @peterpitrakkou3335 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks so much for your wonderful adventures.

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for watching!

  • @peterpitrakkou3335
    @peterpitrakkou3335 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love your SFO Layovers Vera. You always look gorgeous adorable.

  • @karenrn5607
    @karenrn5607 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    San Francisco is my favorite city in Cali!! ❤

  • @TrishaBarreto
    @TrishaBarreto 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Have you been to the Japanese Tea Garden? Ocean Beach is nice too and they're close to each other. Born and raised in Outer Sunset. It's quiet and beautiful...the sunsets are stunning. Please be safe.

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! Yes it’s on my list! I went to the botanical garden but ran out of time for the Japanese gardens so I need to go back!

  • @naomihayler4793
    @naomihayler4793 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love your vlogs and passion 🥰 FYI you can download the kindle app on an iPad and read them on it instead of having a physical kindle ❤

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Oh true I didn’t think of that!!

  • @lawrenceakini4981
    @lawrenceakini4981 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Safe travels. Be alert with your surroundings or be with other crew members. Have an amazing day. Cheers.

  • @peterpitrakkou3335
    @peterpitrakkou3335 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What an awesome view of the bay and Golden Gate Bridge.

  • @claramaynardbby
    @claramaynardbby 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I've been alone on this trail on a work trip too (SUPER early in the morning) and I was sketched out as well!

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah definitely a walk to do with someone or at least mid day on a weekend or something

  • @derekdestep40
    @derekdestep40 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Always carry pepper spray

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  23 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      It’s illegal to bring that on flights :/ I’m going to get an alarm though

    • @shonnie089
      @shonnie089 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@BalancedFlyer Good to know, Thanks.

  • @user-if3sb8zp8c
    @user-if3sb8zp8c 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    San Fran is such a shit hole of a city and very dangerous!! Please be careful in that city and always stay alert and be cautious!!!❤❤

  • @LuisCruz-bz4uz
    @LuisCruz-bz4uz 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Very nice video in San Francisco vlog and beautiful

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much ☺️

  • @nandat5155
    @nandat5155 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    SFO has some runway closed for about a month or two and air traffic is really bad. My delay was 5h the other day. I'm not sure when they will be done with (renovations?). What I know is that here in Seattle we all are bidding avoid SFO.
    On another note be careful while walking around remote areas here in the Pacific Northwest, there's a lot of this kinda behavior around here. Much love to you!

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yes you’re right! Ted Bundy himself was from Tacoma. I remember learning that the PNW has the most unsolved serial killer cases or something like that. So weird. Our delay was actually due to a FLL edtc, thanks fully I have been affected yet over the SFO stuff, the rest of my trips have been fine. I have a fourth trip coming up so fingers crossed I keep the streak up!

  • @MrAmmo2021
    @MrAmmo2021 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I'm early for once. Love the trans continental flights

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Wow first comment!

  • @Gristow3
    @Gristow3 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I am glad you are safe. Google Maps sometimes will take me the longest instead of the shortest route. The most steps I have ever done was 13,000 steps at my old college campus on a recent visit.

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Oh it definitely took me the shortest route! Cut straight through the woods instead of around on the streets lol. But that’s great maybe you’ve done more steps before you just don’t know

  • @elizabethromero1326
    @elizabethromero1326 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So glad you are ok. I like that you shared why you love San Francisco so much and that it is a city others can enjoy too. I think people get scared away from all the negativity in the news regarding US cities. Yes, there are ugly sides, but there are really beautiful sides too!

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes and I will always highlight them!!

  • @juliewilliams4068
    @juliewilliams4068 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ❤❤✈️✈️

  • @lauraholloway6986
    @lauraholloway6986 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I recently read Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica. It was a really good book, imo.

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Ooh I’ll have to add that, I’m gonna read The Gift of Fear too

  • @claudiabranini5418
    @claudiabranini5418 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    As a Woman myself I know exactly what you mean. I normally don't go for a walk. We have to listen to our instinct.

  • @ervinsmoviecorner8748
    @ervinsmoviecorner8748 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Vera, tomorrow, I’m going to Thailand!🇹🇭🇹🇭

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Woohoo have so much fun!!

  • @palinachannel
    @palinachannel 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hello nice Video cool 💛❤💜

  • @Lamards
    @Lamards 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Which app are you using to track your steps and all of that? On min 23:57

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It’s the app that connects to my Oura ring

  • @agartustheivthpaternos
    @agartustheivthpaternos 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    First things first, I’ve been to San Francisco once when I had a California trip with mom.
    I’ve visited many of the big metro areas (excluding Boston, Houston, Dallas, and Seattle) in the US so far. San Francisco is among the least safest. Here is why, so we were in a touristic scenic spot, and the gang drove by and the gang members literally checked every single one of the cars (of the tourists) parked by the street including our rental one which mom was tanding right next to. Mom got almost attacked by a gang member. So, screw big cities like SF (or Atlanta or St Louis or Milwaukee) It is not worth risking your life. Life is very precious. I ain’t playing Russian rullet with my life ever again by visiting big cities life San Francisco.
    I am not a big city guy. My anxiety peaks up everytime I need to randomly/casually swing by a gas station in one of those cities to fill my vehicle’s gas tank. That’s why I always look up for the suburbs of the metro areas and their ratings on Niche prior to my trip. I always stay the night in these suburbs and stay away from the downtown areas and sketchy neighborhoods when it’s almost dark outside. Anyways, I currently go to college and live in a college town in the Midwest. Not only is Park City, UT hands down the best and most ideal place for me to live in the US in my opinion, but also it is in the whole entire world.
    (Speaking from experience, ‘cuz I am originally from Europe and have been to numerous places in Europe too.)
    Small towns in the US are the most liveable places in this world, and Park City, UT and Fort Collins, CO tops this.

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      That’s great that you do what’s best for you but I’m not going to quit my job and never go to a big cities again. I would be so miserable living in fear like that. I lived in some extremely unsafe neighborhoods at certain points in my childhood (trailer parks, project housing) so maybe that’s why I’m not so scared. The world is a scary place but I’m not going to let that stop myself from living and going to places I LOVE.

    • @agartustheivthpaternos
      @agartustheivthpaternos 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@BalancedFlyer Yeah, if I gotta be honest with myself, maybe I am overreacting to the bad incidents I’ve experienced in big cities so far 😒.
      It’s really great to see that you are keeping your positive vibe no matter what happens in your life-journey and trying to get the most out of your big city visits 🌟.
      I presume you are the positive influence for the people close to you (in your life) which is something I admire ✨.
      Maybe one day I can also ease the intenseness of my anxiety and enjoy the life no matter which city I am in 🙂.

  • @gailwright1319
    @gailwright1319 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I would definitely ask to join a group walking and explain that you are uncomfortable. Most people would welcome you, and it's safer in numbers.

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  23 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Thankfully I caught up to the boy scout crowd pretty quickly! But yes I have in certain circumstances asked to walk with people in the past.

  • @a.kaiser8965
    @a.kaiser8965 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    yeah that path walking.. lol brave. girl... you don't need to walk ten miles a day! ha I get like 1 mile in a day.. lol but i guess i shouldn't be so critical of that.. its not like its bad for you. but when I hear that I am like... what..

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      There are people who run much more in a day regularly. I love walking and I love being outside. I don’t do it because I feel like I need to. It’s fun to set goals for myself on the layovers and stay active. What else am I gonna do sit around?

  • @a.c.4190
    @a.c.4190 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Is that the school from The Princess Diaries?!?!
    Also, yes please be careful walking around big cities. Know crime is up in San Fran but I think it’s trying to get better but you know gotta be careful as a woman! Be safe!

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Correct that is! And yes I’m always aware of my surroundings and cautious of the areas I hang out in!

    • @a.c.4190
      @a.c.4190 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@BalancedFlyer I can tell! Ps I’d take the bear too! Lol 😂

  • @zubairwwi
    @zubairwwi 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Helo 🎉❤ bab,
    keep pepper spray with you

  • @MariaSaldivar-tl1el
    @MariaSaldivar-tl1el 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You so beautiful I lovely your TH-cam video. The best channel on TH-cam ❤👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍✌️✌️✌️✌️

  • @loribrown5235
    @loribrown5235 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Lamb is the only thing I won't eat.

  • @peterpitrakkou3335
    @peterpitrakkou3335 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Glad your safe Vera. Nature is nice but be aware of the fruitcakes or idiots out there.

  • @loribrown5235
    @loribrown5235 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Watch out for weirdos!!! Especially Ted Bundy style!!!

  • @sudean1
    @sudean1 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Maybe the guy in the woods stopped and stared at you because you were talking to yourself while holding a camera.

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      The only time I was talking to my phone (not a camera, people talk to their phones all the time in public) was out of his sight. So no, that’s incorrect. But are you also implying I shouldn’t have trusted my gut in that moment?

    • @sudean1
      @sudean1 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      No, your gut instincts were right. I also would have reacted the same as you.

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you I appreciate that understanding

  • @Randilynn66
    @Randilynn66 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Do you carry any pepper spray with you ? I can't believe you're a goddess. And then you have me.
    On vacation in florida walking around our condo in marco island,getting three thousand steps. Thinking I'm all that.

  • @muzaaaaak
    @muzaaaaak 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You need to learn about the zodiac killer.

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I know all about it and I’ve seen the movie. that was in the 1960s.

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I always carry pepper spray and or something with me just in case when I hike alone 💚🪻❤️🪻💚🌺💛🪻🌈💘💞🌸🪻❤️🥀🥀🪷💜💜🌻🌻💓💓💜🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵❤️❤️🪻💛🌺🌺🩷🌈💙🩷🫶🏻🫶🏻💙❤️❤️❤️🫶🏻🩵🌈🌺💜💜💛🪻🪻🪷🪷💚💚

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I am so sorry that man made you feel uncomfortable I understand how you feel I never like to hike or walk alone and I am extremely cautious🌈🌈✈️✈️💙🫶🏻🫶🏻🌈❤️❤️🌺💘💘🍄‍🟫🥀🥀🩵🧡💞💞🪻🪻🍄🍄🍄🌸🌸💕💛🩷💚🌺🌺❤️🌺🍄‍🟫💘🩵🥀🩵🌼💞💚💜💜💘✈️🌈💙🫶🏻💘💘💞💞🍄🌸🌸🌸💕🍄🩵🧡🧡🧡

    • @BalancedFlyer
      @BalancedFlyer  23 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Good always be cautious!!!

    • @laurenschenck5355
      @laurenschenck5355 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@BalancedFlyer Definitely 😀😀

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    OMG! Stunning view of San Francisco and the ocean magical and peaceful I love that absolutely magical and beautiful 🍄🌸🧡🧡🩵🍄🍄🍄🌸🧡💘💘✈️✈️💘🫶🏻🫶🏻💕💙🌈💙💜🫶🏻💜💚🌺🌼🌼🍄‍🟫🩷🪻❣️🪷💛🥀🌺🌈🍄💙💙🩷🩷🩷🩷🪻❣️❣️🍄‍🟫🌼🫶🏻💚💙🌈🌈💚💚💚💚💚💛💛💛🪻🪻🪻🌺❤️❤️❤️