DON'T FILM in this Colombian Barrio! 🇨🇴

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  • I came to the Barrio of Bogota here in Colombia in hunt for content. This area of Bogota is known for being some what dangerous so I brought a local with me to show me the way around however it wasn't that easy...🇨🇴
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  • @ceecee1876
    @ceecee1876 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    Respect to Johnny, you’re a legend mate 🙌🏼

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Literally saved me 😂

    • @DeprivedofZZZ
      @DeprivedofZZZ ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@BackpackerBen saved your pale cheeks 😂

    • @DeprivedofZZZ
      @DeprivedofZZZ ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@RagtagTV saved him from soiling his trousers

    • @Doriamo
      @Doriamo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wish we knew how to contact Johnny! His English is amazing!

    • @robor88
      @robor88 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Haha I have a funny feeling Ben is lucky Johnny didn't roll him. I think Sergio is the unspoken hero here 🤣

  • @spoonerson1103
    @spoonerson1103 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Rodrigo. The young man with the bracelets. Loved his confidence. Learned enough English to hustle. Made the sale and moved on. Didn't give a dang about camera time.

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Well said

    • @m3ll0b0i
      @m3ll0b0i ปีที่แล้ว +8

      U can tell he's had to grow up fast he's gonna be a cold hustler by the time hes an adult.

  • @IrrelevantMat
    @IrrelevantMat ปีที่แล้ว +23

    12:17 . I met this Santiago kid last year. He was selling candy and didn’t spoke a word of English to me. I even have the footage posted. So glad he’s learnt to speak English. Stay safe Ben. Can’t wait to watch the next one.

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Haha no way. That’s cool mate
      Glad he’s picked up English

  • @blaxter101
    @blaxter101 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Take care Ben! Safe travels! Thanks for sharing your adventure!

  • @DC42087
    @DC42087 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The lad at the end was lovely great english. Good on ya helping him out Ben

  • @joblo2277
    @joblo2277 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    And this is why I enjoy watching Ben, goes where most men don’t dare to go. Keep up the good work, top notch content!

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I appreciate that! Yeah it’s dodgy here

    • @johnafrica7979
      @johnafrica7979 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Well said. He deserves more credit

    • @nunayobiznass
      @nunayobiznass ปีที่แล้ว

      Herald Baldr went here the other day.. not a big deal in broad daylight

    • @MicPoitras
      @MicPoitras ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He have balls... yeah... the Ben Dude went to Talliban stronghold... Bogotta is probably a morning walk for the men! BUT in talliban country, no chance for the camera to be stollen... they cut hand of thieve.... Ben, I understand you wont come to Canada.... to much safety... But we can still do dangerous stuff. Respect peace. Mike

    • @kieranhudson4938
      @kieranhudson4938 ปีที่แล้ว

      In that case you should give Indigo Traveler a try.

  • @SBmasta441
    @SBmasta441 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Nice video Ben. I was in Bogota in 2012 and visited the barrios. Very rough but interesting place. Props to you for taking a risk to bring us a personal perspective of life in these places!

  • @mr.search2013
    @mr.search2013 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Real great job meeting the people Ben!

  • @grandpascoffee
    @grandpascoffee ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Ben is a gutsy guy. Appreciate to see some possible dangerous streets or strangers.

  • @pointblank3409
    @pointblank3409 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    "you speak good english, Johnny"
    "Yeah I know"
    Respect

  • @richardvass1462
    @richardvass1462 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Didn't expect much after watching mr. Bald and you traveling across from Peru on the boat and you are out of it all the time. This is the first video I've seen of yours and it's good. Liked and subscribed. Stay safe.

  • @Mr_Yorkie
    @Mr_Yorkie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Ben keep it up just be careful out there 👍

  • @blackthornandbramble8080
    @blackthornandbramble8080 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video there BB. Watched and enjoyed thanks.

  • @chrisb2535
    @chrisb2535 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video. Keep up the good work, Ben.

  • @dustdevilz4771
    @dustdevilz4771 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good job Ben. I’ve come across lots of places in the world where just walking on the sidewalk close to your hotel can be dangerous. I was once walking after dark near our hotel in Tashkent, another garden spot, when I realized that a gaping hole the size of a refrigerator was in my path on the sidewalk. This hole had no barriers to prevent pedestrians from falling in. This next morning I could see that the hole was full of steel rebar sticking straight up to skewer whomever happened to fall in. I was in Khartoum in the late eighties where I was walking close to my hotel when the smell of death overwhelmed the sidewalk. I turned around to find a guy lying dead beneath a small palm tree. He’d been there for a while. Of course American street in big cities are dangerous too and full of crazy people. People will soon get sick of it. It’ll change and get cleaned up eventually, it always does. But, there’s little hope for the third world. Good luck with your travels with Bald. He set the bar pretty high with his walk to the Russian copycat Space Shuttlsky.

  • @mariesahota1478
    @mariesahota1478 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Definitely becoming a lot more confident in blogging. Great adventure BRO

  • @EnockMberego
    @EnockMberego ปีที่แล้ว +15

    How did Johnny just disappear? I guess he was just sent to protect you.

  • @WoodlandWalks
    @WoodlandWalks ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cracking video again Ben.

  • @mrpeartree7045
    @mrpeartree7045 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Vid!

  • @petermauritzson9521
    @petermauritzson9521 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In his last report from the bordertown, before Bogota, mr Bald told us Ben was leaving, travelling on his own. But 3:56 in to this report from Ben in Bogota, I can spot mr Bald at the same "fountain" from where he starts his latest video, visiting the rough parts of Bogota. Ben, you seem to walk the same streets as mr Bald here, still being in the same place as him, at the same time!? It´s great fun to follow you guys and it makes it more interesting to try to spot any of you from the "other side" , in your videos. 😎

    • @corey1845
      @corey1845 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think they really didnt get along well and just split apart without creating damage. And bald does create really good content, he always seems shady when seen from a different perspective. Im not judging anyone here but i have my opinion on why they split. That being said, im not cheering for either of these guys, in fact i didnt even know Backpacker Ben before that trip. But i have my opinion about Bald

  • @AwesomeFish12
    @AwesomeFish12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Interesting place. Thanks for sharing this video.

  • @andreasjacovides4800
    @andreasjacovides4800 ปีที่แล้ว

    Big up Ben ! 🎉

  • @FactLOCO
    @FactLOCO ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Johnny seemed like a secret cop or something.

  • @junebug14344
    @junebug14344 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gezzz Benjamin, the place is worse than the slums here in the Phils. Good to know you're still safe til the end of the vid. Cheers to Johnny for protecting you . Please never do it again alone.stay safe!

  • @sacredtarotbysophia2543
    @sacredtarotbysophia2543 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your commentary is hilarious 😆

  • @ingislakur
    @ingislakur ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Glad to hear you going to Venezuala, Bald manage to charm you and make you change your decicion, , great video !

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      My idea not his ;)

    • @ingislakur
      @ingislakur ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BackpackerBen Great man, looking forward to the content!

  • @stormer6364
    @stormer6364 ปีที่แล้ว

    Johnny would be an awesome guide too, nice work Sergio

  • @KarlPilkington89
    @KarlPilkington89 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Stay safe Ben!!

  • @KardosoMedia
    @KardosoMedia ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Some of the graffiti art is amazing! Johnny was your guardian angel for sure. Stay safe mate

    • @zootsoot2006
      @zootsoot2006 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is it though? They might take more pride in where they lived if it wasn't all daubed in cartoon characters.

  • @djphilipj
    @djphilipj ปีที่แล้ว

    Found your channel threw bald. I like it you got a new subscriber here! Cheers Ben.

  • @WalkingRawChannel
    @WalkingRawChannel ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great adventure in the center of Bogotá!

  • @johndouglas5712
    @johndouglas5712 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great work . What a tip . Must have a Labour type govenment

  • @murpNL
    @murpNL ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for showing this video!

  • @J.D.Vision
    @J.D.Vision ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've walked those very same Bogota streets at night, with my cousins ofcourse.
    I miss Colombia, can't wait to be back.
    Awesome video Ben!

  • @mal_752
    @mal_752 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fabulous 👌. Great vlog. 👍

  • @mariajefferies8555
    @mariajefferies8555 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What nice people you met👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 in all countries there will be someone who wants to act up eh, thank goodness for the nice young guy in the Blue cap, Johnny
    Great channel Ben

  • @elkedge
    @elkedge ปีที่แล้ว

    Wild stay safe man

  • @stormer6364
    @stormer6364 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Ben.. 🙏 Do you need tip the guys you interview or are they happy just to share their story?

  • @johnshakur6087
    @johnshakur6087 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos Benny boy

  • @bcccl569
    @bcccl569 ปีที่แล้ว

    that kid santiago is the future of colombia, love that you paid attention and rewarded his efforts. you're the best ben keep it up 👌

  • @rahuls8429
    @rahuls8429 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow. Interesting place. If you start with a bit of history or about the present situation of the place. would be great.

  • @PJS_PJS
    @PJS_PJS ปีที่แล้ว +2

    7:57 Yes!!! Devon in Colombia!

  • @LosingLincolns
    @LosingLincolns ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great content from a very rough area of the world, good luck in your journeys! New subscriber here!

  • @somelikeithot444
    @somelikeithot444 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm glad u had some help.Stay safe Ben.Curious was the cd good?Thought it might be dubbed,lol Until next time.

  • @scottsimon8543
    @scottsimon8543 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It was very nice of you to spend some money there, I'm sure the people could use the money.

  • @Amelietravel
    @Amelietravel ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Actually just love your videos man. As a female I could never travel here alone. You give me insight to places I would literally get robbed ahha 😂

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah don’t come here 😆 but Colombia has many safer places

  • @rhaulsparrow6644
    @rhaulsparrow6644 ปีที่แล้ว

    was very impressed with Rodrigo, sharp kid!

  • @frederikkok9284
    @frederikkok9284 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ben has a good teacher!😀

  • @bernardo3493
    @bernardo3493 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thoroughly enjoyed your odyssey so far, in particular the Amazon river segments.
    Caught a glimpse of Mr. Bald at 3:56, around that water feature, making his documentary.
    Looking forward to the rest of the trip.

  • @beaugoespro
    @beaugoespro ปีที่แล้ว

    I was just here 2 days ago! now in Cali and heading towards Ecuador

  • @danoldduck5835
    @danoldduck5835 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Johnny with the huge save. Too bad u couldbt thank him on video. He is a legend

  • @jkjobies
    @jkjobies ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loving your South American tour. Hope you and Bald do Venezuela together. I went to Venezuela. Isla Margarita beautiful.

  • @thomasprince4992
    @thomasprince4992 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    nice seeing your numbers growing , glad Tim hasen t popped up lol

  • @MrSimonj1970
    @MrSimonj1970 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pushing your luck mate! Vaya con Dios.

  • @darylfortney8081
    @darylfortney8081 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You should check out some of the places Escobar bombed out or lived in

  • @patrickoleary6835
    @patrickoleary6835 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very warm people there, Ben...heehee

  • @A08121974
    @A08121974 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    im Colombian and i love ur videos!!

  • @johnafrica7979
    @johnafrica7979 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ben is it really worth the stress going these places? Looks a right dump

  • @AILAM43
    @AILAM43 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Super scary vlog. I was nervous the entire time watching. Be careful bruh.

    • @veritas2145
      @veritas2145 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It wasn’t live. Lol

  • @maureenalder8905
    @maureenalder8905 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Johnny 👍

  • @tamanako2507
    @tamanako2507 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:48 A local tv media truck, probably the guys reporting on the protest 🚛😄

  • @CarlosTheG.O.A.T
    @CarlosTheG.O.A.T ปีที่แล้ว

    Great.... love it

  • @555rerun
    @555rerun ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I like how you’re not “on” for the camera like other TH-camrs. You’re just yourself, traveling and taking it all in with no pretenses. Keep it up!

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I appreciate that mate

    • @basedpatriotLT
      @basedpatriotLT ปีที่แล้ว

      Who are on? Hardal baldr? Bald and bankrupt? Kurt caz? Sabbatical?

  • @bartstr666
    @bartstr666 ปีที่แล้ว

    dee mural @ 1:50 is kreazyy.'' ! love blak laaidis!

  • @Nonayabizness360
    @Nonayabizness360 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m hoping that man who did the paintings can see the comments he has amazing talent!

  • @cfcuker
    @cfcuker ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks cold mate, never thought of Colombia getting winter!

  • @dutezore
    @dutezore ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ben I lived on the Moor in the 70s and went to school in Plymouth until 1981 and this is what Plymouth looked like. The streets behind Union street towards Millbay were full of hookers , drunks , drug addicts and were extremely dangerous plus Marines and sailors looking to sample the local delights . I’m told that it’s lovely around the Ferryport are much better now ……..but this could be your city if you were born a few years ago .

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Still the same now mate 😂

  • @offthecuffadventureswithjamie
    @offthecuffadventureswithjamie ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’ve spent 3 weeks in Colombia. Some of the warmest people I’ve ever met!

  • @MrDEWaters
    @MrDEWaters ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I saw a documentary film 2 or 3 decades ago about gangs of orphan children in Bogota, and it was horrible. I can see why you didn't think it was safe. You get a vibe of danger when you see people openly taking drugs and acting against the law. Sadly, isolated parts of the USA are getting to be like this. Certain local governments refuse to activate law enforcement against this sort of thing.

  • @BillyT886
    @BillyT886 ปีที่แล้ว

    Come to Bucaramanga!!!!

  • @bathsaltzombies8855
    @bathsaltzombies8855 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Piano guy playing with his feet?? LEGEND

  • @sarahjane8949
    @sarahjane8949 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crazy place 💯👍🤗

  • @Tannertraversed
    @Tannertraversed ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ben, I recently traveled across my country for the first time solo, biggest trip of my life. Ive learned that watching someone travel online can look appealing but once put in their shoes you realize how it can be a struggle! Do you ever feel like stopping? Or do you feel like each trip gives it own experience and wisdom, enough for you to move on to the next? After all, living a normal 9-5 can be quite the struggle as well. CHEERS BEN!

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ll be stopping in couple years mate it’s exhausting

    • @Tannertraversed
      @Tannertraversed ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Backpacker Ben thanks for the feedback Benjamin! Cheers!

  • @fdk7014
    @fdk7014 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:54 The Queen's guard and Colombian food carts stop for no one!

  • @TheBuddha666
    @TheBuddha666 ปีที่แล้ว

    Show all things when walking along in your dayly life 👍 good & bad 😎 Really through vlog 👍

  • @TommyRobertsMusicChannel
    @TommyRobertsMusicChannel ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your vids Ben and you only live about 30 minutes drive from me in Dawlish, Devon. Please keep tormenting Mr Bald haha :D

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha small world and yes I will don’t worry ;)

  • @jamesgrattoncolombia
    @jamesgrattoncolombia ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Are you coming up to the Caribbean coast of Colombia. I am a British guy who has been living here in Colombia for almost 26 years now. I live in a small fishing town very close to Barranquilla.

    • @this.is.berlin
      @this.is.berlin ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is it really exaggerated when people say:
      Dont go to Colombia
      Dont go out at night
      Avoid this and that street
      Dont trust the girls on the street
      ....
      ?

  • @lakelse2
    @lakelse2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, Ben! Really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. Stay safe!

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you like them! Thanks for watching mate

  • @nelsonorozco4569
    @nelsonorozco4569 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I miss my Bogota. As dangerus as it is but I lived my childhood there. :(

    • @johnafrica7979
      @johnafrica7979 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Always been dangerous ??

    • @Scorpion949494
      @Scorpion949494 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johnafrica7979 It is still dangerous but much much better than 20-30 years ago. Back then the murder rates where higher than any place in the world because of the drug lords like Pablo Escobar.

  • @johnafrica7979
    @johnafrica7979 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My god what a place 💀💀💀💀 be careful Ben ffs

  • @JCASTadventures
    @JCASTadventures ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice clickbait title m8. Last half of the video was superb. Loved it. The Adam Sandler DVD too damn funny

  • @RanOutaNames
    @RanOutaNames ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope you enjoyed the Adam Sandler movie, Ben, it's a knee-slapper :-)

  • @tamanako2507
    @tamanako2507 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:30 Farmatodo, a venezuelan franchise 🇻🇪🤠👍

  • @bennykoh
    @bennykoh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, Ben did you go to Colombia Bogota with Bald and Bankrupt too? He was filming at some of the places you went to just a day ago!
    EDIT: I just saw him at 3:56😅

  • @katherinewright1409
    @katherinewright1409 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Deja vu ~ ‘let’s go’ ~ I wouldn’t be surprised if I hear ‘check it out’ soon. Vamos 😂

  • @oceejekwam6829
    @oceejekwam6829 ปีที่แล้ว

    The city looks the features of any urban city in the West.
    Lots of street life.
    That young boy was speaking English and he didn't even look 16.
    Respect to Colombians.

  • @alexanderjames3045
    @alexanderjames3045 ปีที่แล้ว

    i met a lady from bogota in cambridge uk we were walking a round cambridge after pubs shut and shy said you can't walk a round bogota after dark

  • @philwatts
    @philwatts ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ben: You speak good English, Johnny.
    Johnny: Yeah, I know.
    😄

  • @hoboroller5642
    @hoboroller5642 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like Seattle

  • @dee74raz
    @dee74raz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In regarding North America, when the British ruled the place, the descendants of the settlers made America 🇺🇸 and Canada 🇨🇦 rich developed countries but when the Spanish and Portuguese ruled Latin America, the descendants of those settlers seemed to have made most of those places so poor.

  • @sw5713
    @sw5713 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like they cleaned up Baltimore a little bit

  • @STRAVELS4K
    @STRAVELS4K ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was trying to find bald somewhere lurking in the background🤣

  • @Scorpion949494
    @Scorpion949494 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The guy with the helmet at 8:07 showed you the throat-slitting Gesture. :D

  • @beingchilling6018
    @beingchilling6018 ปีที่แล้ว

    Johnny the real G mate

  • @aronjohns4662
    @aronjohns4662 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Be careful Ben in Colombia. It really is a dangerous place and don’t trust the local women they are known for drugging tourists or worse. Take care and excited to see you back in Asia soon

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yes unfortunately it happens a lot I’ve heard many stories 👀💀

    • @davidwhitton9050
      @davidwhitton9050 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Especially be careful of accepting drinks from locals or leaving a drink unattended. Scopolamine poisoning is a issue in Colombia.

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes that’s the main one. Heard so many stories on this

    • @johnafrica7979
      @johnafrica7979 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes I’ve seen the documentary

    • @goku.lc80
      @goku.lc80 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes the issue with women usually happens to stupid guys looking for trouble or trying to free their frustrations. Hopefully you’d never visit, please stay away from Colombia

  • @garammasala9507
    @garammasala9507 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2:30 It's London Edgware Road😁

    • @allistairneil8968
      @allistairneil8968 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bald filmed the same hole. Where is the original content? Tsk. Tsk.

    • @lizzie2301
      @lizzie2301 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@allistairneil8968 how do you know he didn’t film it first 🙄

  • @hamcheeselettucemayosandwich
    @hamcheeselettucemayosandwich ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fun fact, then Venezuelan exodus since 2015 is larger than both the refugee crisis’s in Ukraine and Syria.

  • @theseeker7938
    @theseeker7938 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fortune favours the Backpackers.

  • @kayoku4169
    @kayoku4169 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got CIA vibs from Johnny and love it Ben you got a new sub

  • @SB-vq3ig
    @SB-vq3ig ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello, ben I am from Nepal 🇳🇵