She Joined Me in the World's Most Dangerous Country 🇮🇶

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  • @jamesthomasparker
    @jamesthomasparker ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Ballsy stuff! But that’s why your one of my favourite TH-camrs! You show us what the media never shows us in these countries and that’s decent enough locals just living life. And very brave of Cat for going with you! We all know she’s in safe hands with you man! Love it 🙌

  • @surafelbeyene9315
    @surafelbeyene9315 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    Bro, you are doing justice to these countries. Nobody would’ve thought this is what Iraq looks like If you and your likes don’t show it to the world. keep working hard and keep having fun. We love you Ben!

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  ปีที่แล้ว +14

      You know it mate!

    • @rizkyadiyanto7922
      @rizkyadiyanto7922 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yet he only shows the bad sides of jakarta. keep saying it is the most polluted city in the world every 5 seconds even though its not exactly true. i wonder why he hates it so much.

    • @CatShortzz
      @CatShortzz ปีที่แล้ว +11

      ​@@rizkyadiyanto7922 if you played the whole video you also have seen that they running out of time to go into the city silly hater

    • @petermonaghan6749
      @petermonaghan6749 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ​@@rizkyadiyanto7922why do you lie 😂😂😂

    • @Bossman_270
      @Bossman_270 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Speak for yourself goose.

  • @victoriaaletaaustria2817
    @victoriaaletaaustria2817 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Kat is brave to accompany you in not should I say "the usual tourists' destination". So down-to-earth and no frills girl. You're lucky to find such a person. 👍

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Top traveller

    • @azul29156
      @azul29156 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Right at the end of the video I was translating Kats witty comments from Arabic into English. Such as:
      حبيبي.= "My dear" and يلا=let's go! I detect that she's being a good sport. But also just a hint of sarcasm. Maybe because Iraq though great, isn't exactly what you would call a resort country🤷🏼 anyway she's fun to watch and anywhere you go you'll have "content"😇 I like you both, and you're lucky to have her along❤️

    • @MrSilverbirch
      @MrSilverbirch ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Was kinda hoping to see a mix of veiled and unveiled women to make Kat feel a bit less conspicuous,but she looked like the only unveiled woman in town,so fair play to her for carrying on if she felt awkward

    • @MrSilverbirch
      @MrSilverbirch ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh ladies at 24mins

    • @seymourhundos7986
      @seymourhundos7986 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@MrSilverbirch17:15

  • @BackpackerBen
    @BackpackerBen  ปีที่แล้ว +67

    What’s the first thing you think of when you hear Iraq 🇮🇶 hopefully my video changes your perspective on this country. Huge respect to Catarina for joining me on this adventure not many females would do this…

    • @caydiidxasan3845
      @caydiidxasan3845 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      أن أمريكا ظلمتهم ودمرت بلادهم

    • @surafelbeyene9315
      @surafelbeyene9315 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      💯

    • @muffinman2889
      @muffinman2889 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bawsy from both you both 😮you think 🤔 of Iraq think kidnap beheading 😅

    • @lindaurla9716
      @lindaurla9716 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      First thing I thought was that you don’t need to worry and how cool it is that you went there. Second thought was that if Catherina covers her naked arms a bit more, then you guys will show a lot more respect to the people there. No offense, just a hint for you! Much love 💕

    • @justanobody3015
      @justanobody3015 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Were is all the women in this video seen some on the streets but seems theres 90%men to women ratio in baghdad?

  • @TB.....
    @TB..... ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Iraqi generosity. Although they know our country was involved in wars there they still seem genuine with their friendliness. Very generous people.

  • @palukens
    @palukens ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Kat brings a lovely sense of cheerfulness to every situation. Bravo Kat.

  • @Jungle_Jim1982
    @Jungle_Jim1982 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Aww man, this video fills me with such warmth. Such nice people, and this nation has been through a lot. Cat is so sweet bless her. Keep the vids coming mate

  • @Yolo.0461
    @Yolo.0461 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Kat looks like such a genuine good person. Ring her up!

  • @jkjobies
    @jkjobies ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Love Kat she is a breath of fresh air! Hope you both continue travelling together! Another great video!

  • @SilverfoxJB
    @SilverfoxJB ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Cat is a star for joining in with you on your crazy adventures and she is much easier on the eye than!

    • @MrSimonj1970
      @MrSimonj1970 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yes she's a very cool lady, one in a million. Marry her ASAP Ben!

  • @jamese2424
    @jamese2424 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Over the past few months, yourself and your fellow compadre Kat have really been stepping it up….Your actually now number 2 on my subscription list…..Iraq looked incredible, fair play fella…Keep safe.🙏🏻
    I’ll be travelling of the beaten track in January, somewhere you visited this year…in Asia…😎

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nice one mate! Appreciate that
      Where you heading???

    • @jamese2424
      @jamese2424 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@BackpackerBen Traveling around Mindanao...Davao City.... General Santos....😁.. let's not forget cotabato city

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Love it! No issues there mate you’ll love it

  • @Lionking1190
    @Lionking1190 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    As a woman that travelled Iraq already, headscarf is not mandatory unless you are visiting mosques and surrounding,holy cities or very rural places.
    There’s many woman walking around without it and wear normal clothes, they key is shoulder and knees covered and you will be okay! Every woman search about clothes prior going to these countries! ☺️
    Just to answer some misconceptions on your comments sections!

    • @rizkyadiyanto7922
      @rizkyadiyanto7922 ปีที่แล้ว

      which is safer for women, iraq or large american cities like LA, SF, NY, chicago, etc?

    • @Mikke-G
      @Mikke-G ปีที่แล้ว +7

      ​@@rizkyadiyanto7922Iraq doesn't have open borders and leftist policies so of course it's safer

    • @azdbuk
      @azdbuk ปีที่แล้ว

      Assuming the "woman" speaks only english and is a US citizen I would take LA, SF, NY. Try navigating law enforcement in a foreign country of which you do not speak it's language and have zero understanding of it's legal culture. If you are asking if the crimes against women are higher or lower between each city named and Iraq in general, you have to do your own research and figure it out. @@rizkyadiyanto7922

    • @Redstripe921
      @Redstripe921 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I didnt see a single woman on bens iraq videos not covered from head to toe. So i dunno about that "many woman dont cover"

    • @Zaraa-z2e
      @Zaraa-z2e 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@rizkyadiyanto7922Women in Iraq, as I see them, are safer than America. No, there are many people in America who harass women, but I have seen many foreign female tourists here in Iraq who are not subjected to harassment. The Iraqis are friendly and welcoming. Your agents have great respect for women.

  • @rangersoldat
    @rangersoldat ปีที่แล้ว +6

    We all enjoy your content and are happy that you are bringing Kat with you! ~RS

  • @matteoj226
    @matteoj226 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Iraq looks far more orderly, friendly and clean than many other places around the world. Respect for showing the real side to us.

    • @AlterMann57
      @AlterMann57 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Beautiful people too.

    • @deadmoney5580
      @deadmoney5580 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Like what, the donbass ?

    • @seymourhundos7986
      @seymourhundos7986 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Lol clean? 🤣🤣🤣

    • @commanderrockwell
      @commanderrockwell ปีที่แล้ว +6

      This isnt even nicer than the dirtiest places in USA lollll

    • @Oleca-ej7qo
      @Oleca-ej7qo ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You say clean ?!

  • @Zaraa-z2e
    @Zaraa-z2e 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Welcome to my country, Iraq, anytime. We love tourists I hope that you will visit the city of Nasiriyah and Ur, as well as the marshes in the south, and that you will visit the very beautiful city of Babylon.

  • @Spodeboy
    @Spodeboy ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Cat is a keeper Ben! Treat her like a queen!

  • @sarge_4412
    @sarge_4412 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Iraqi people are known to be the friendliest and most hospitable people in the middle east. No disrespect to the other arab nations there. Great video Ben!

    • @samblu9772
      @samblu9772 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Iran is more generous

  • @Liam-qb7em
    @Liam-qb7em ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Never thought I'd say this, but this video almost makes me want to go and check out Baghdad! Excellent video as always brother.

  • @gafrers
    @gafrers ปีที่แล้ว +9

    04:32 Love the Tuktuk driver's shirt from Germany "5 million Heavy gearboxes built in Gaggenau" Unimog Gearbox and it was in 2018 🤣🤣

  • @tontonlolo6487
    @tontonlolo6487 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Hi Ben !
    Would be a great idea to do Portugal with Catharina!

  • @sarahhaaniaxoxo
    @sarahhaaniaxoxo ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Ben, I fell in love with Iraq because of you and Gusthego. Much respect to you for showing the truth about this beautiful country and salute to Katerina for being so open-minded!

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Appreciate it mate! Yes it’s awesome here 🇮🇶

    • @AKASHROY-i9f
      @AKASHROY-i9f ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@BackpackerBen Lots of love from India dude

  • @Jaime00008
    @Jaime00008 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for making my Saturday that much better by dropping a new video. I'm watching this right before going to bed.

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Enjoy mate! Thanks for watching

  • @Allanstravels
    @Allanstravels ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loved this video of Iraq and wonderful to see how friendly the people are, all smiling and welcoming you. Greeting to Catarina and awesome work Ben!

  • @harvey22
    @harvey22 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very enjoyable video! Great to see how the Iraqis live. And Kat's a real trouper. Maybe that ring she got is an engagement ring? What about it? Cheers, from Richard in Reno

  • @AJ_UK_LIVE
    @AJ_UK_LIVE ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Just got up to eat my breakfast and it's a Ben video! Nice timing son. Time to eat my chocolatey goodness in relative luxury whilst the dynamic duo goes through madcap adventures in mental places.

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Enjoy mate! 😎 cheers for watching

    • @AJ_UK_LIVE
      @AJ_UK_LIVE ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BackpackerBen Always! Love your stuff mate. Cat is super comfy with you on video now. It's nice to see. I also enjoyed her 'locked out of the room' dance haha

  • @br0wnkrak3n70
    @br0wnkrak3n70 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The flashback of last time you were in Baghdad killed me. You looked so gaunt. Much healthier now, broski.
    That wallpaper in the hotel reminded me of that lickable wallpaper in Charlie and the chocolate factory.

  • @cdr9570
    @cdr9570 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Experience travelling around has taught me that, though there are crazies everywhere, 99.99% of people are just normal and want to live a peaceful life, no matter where you go.

  • @nicklopez2201
    @nicklopez2201 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your videos are awesome and I like when you do your videos with Kat makes them even better, but dude you gotta order the girl a drink as well not just your self, maybe behind the scenes she didn’t want a coffe

  • @rewanji
    @rewanji ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Brilliant video once again. You two look good together. Keep safe and enjoy the journey guys. Bjinho para a Catarina. 👍🏻👍🏻😘

  • @Conan3145
    @Conan3145 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi Ben. Greetings from Australia 🦘. Thanks for showing me a part of the world that I’m unlikely to see in person. Please add a link in your videos to Capable Caterina’s TH-cam channel 😎.

  • @safeerdammam4074
    @safeerdammam4074 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is great to see you visiting Iraq again. You are always the best

  • @undercoverkeks4
    @undercoverkeks4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    3:42 As a German, I love the t-shirt of the TukTuk driver.

  • @Remonyyork
    @Remonyyork 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Cat is one incredibly brave lady. I couldn’t have done that. She was definitely getting lots of looks and that bloke who came up to you with the two melons…🤔🤔🤔
    You’re both incredibly adventurous and open minded and it’s so refreshing.

    • @Lionking1190
      @Lionking1190 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      She was indeed, i guess she was breaking stereotypes for every woman and herself - always respectful with the culture!

  • @rew3103
    @rew3103 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Kat's a trooper and EXTREMELY easy on the eyes lol! 👍👍👍

  • @hayleyobeirne7754
    @hayleyobeirne7754 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys are great to watch. Showing the real world, which people wouldn’t have ever expected is so eye opening. You guys seem really comfortable there and it looks like a nice place to visit

  • @flysky6248
    @flysky6248 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love you both,Cat and Ben.Be safe guys.😊

  • @Maarten8867
    @Maarten8867 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love how they put their hand to their heart and smile over there. They are so friendly!

  • @Stopbeingnosyffs
    @Stopbeingnosyffs ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You best take her to every place you go ❤️ she’s one of best I’d never let her out my sight defo keeper 🙌

  • @jackmathaus5234
    @jackmathaus5234 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    More great content Thanks for teaching us about these places and giving us a view of a place many would only have seen on the News!

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You got it mate more to come

  • @maximoreeves2199
    @maximoreeves2199 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you Ben and Katerina....❤ ben i didn't know you were a fan of family guy.lol Kat your spirit shines throughout...I feel you are a truly kind soul..i appreciate you both...please be safe. 24:41

  • @JotHaGie
    @JotHaGie 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Loved this video! Bustling place. Mazghouf looked fit

  • @CaseyWiggin
    @CaseyWiggin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well both of you for being brave and visiting the country

  • @Georgie-d7u
    @Georgie-d7u ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Iraq surprising in some regard nice meal better hotel to end the night so enjoy every video Ben & Kat subscriber always Australia 💛

  • @luizas2345
    @luizas2345 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Interestingly being Uzbek, I understood some words the taxi driver was saying Probably because Uzbekistan was part of a Silk Road and captured some Arabic words. For instance tarjimon means translation. Markaz means the centre in the meaning of a high street or downtown

    • @ercanbanka5377
      @ercanbanka5377 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      the link is the "Ottoman" Empire and it's unique Language which was a mix of Persian and arabic words as a bridge between the Arabic and Persian world .

  • @AJYT690
    @AJYT690 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The rickshaw driver was asking you to use the phone and translate arabic to English. Atleast thats what i think it means. Because i heard a lot of common words with hindi in his talk, like angrezi=English, tharjima=translate.

  • @kimblecheat
    @kimblecheat ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love travelling vicariously with you. Thankyou.

  • @martinnorth2680
    @martinnorth2680 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All time favourite channel now, love it.

  • @EastUpperGooner
    @EastUpperGooner ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Some stunning architecture in this video, Ben. Wow!

  • @zackycosgrove7426
    @zackycosgrove7426 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Easily becoming one of my fav channels

  • @mork6668
    @mork6668 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's cool to watch these traveling videos while at work,at least someone is having some fun😊

  • @YorkshireRoseReseller
    @YorkshireRoseReseller 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    😂 that man was really funny when he looked back at the camera to see what you was doing 3:49 😂

  • @Mumrik597
    @Mumrik597 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Looks like the people that came from Iraq to Europe can go back home 👍

  • @FREDWALKERINDO
    @FREDWALKERINDO ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool, I didn't expect Iraq to be like this.🎉

  • @BitsofEurope
    @BitsofEurope ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gentleman Ben...Catarina sneezes....Ben's response, 'Ohh Christ!' (Translated = Bless You).😁 Solid girl, takes all in her stride. I think you guys need to do more together on and off the screen.

  • @1mikefrost
    @1mikefrost ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Brilliant. Cat is sporting a lovely smile 😅

  • @naqibazimi9371
    @naqibazimi9371 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope everything goes well in Iraq. I am also include this country in my bucket list to visit in the future beside Iran and Pakistan. Keep showing and uploading your video about your travel to Iraq to make sure that people aware about this lovely country. Peace and love from Malaysia. ☺❤

  • @marty3076
    @marty3076 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude! Kat! Iraq! Omg what an adventure! This is amazing content! You guys are awesome! ❤❤❤

  • @FilmMission
    @FilmMission ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These films later great Ben - Thanks for showing us - Yalla Yalla :)

  • @padraigocobthaigh1770
    @padraigocobthaigh1770 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ben one central theme running through your videos is the friendliness of the people when you get amongst them and show them a bit of respect. Too often we have preconceived ideas on how a particular people are and how dangerous it's perceived to be. Your channel shows the best in people and none of it is false. It's spontaneous and genuine for the most part even in very trying circumstances. That's why your videos of your travels and your interactions are both entertaining and educational. Well done to both yourself and Kat who I think should be a permanent fixture.👍👍👍

  • @giraffesinc.2193
    @giraffesinc.2193 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Katarina is incredibly brave!!!!! She's swarmed by men who are used to women being covered from head to toe, and she just soldiers on! Great video, Ben, love you channel!

    • @xenxike500
      @xenxike500 ปีที่แล้ว

      Be safe and wear a scarf, not a good look without one in this country. Just for your safety.

    • @Radinl-wy2fz
      @Radinl-wy2fz 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      في العراق ليس كل النساء تغطي الراس والوجه
      اذا لاتمتلك معلومات كافية لاتدلوا بدلوك

  • @aronjohns4662
    @aronjohns4662 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys are legends!!! Love the videos thanks for showing Iraq

  • @richardwarran
    @richardwarran ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video as always Ben,you’re a brave man staying in that shithole of a hotel,and a total legend going to 🇮🇶

  • @Raylufc
    @Raylufc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thank Ben for showing us the true people of Iraq and not what we are told in the media

  • @DIEALCHEMISst23
    @DIEALCHEMISst23 ปีที่แล้ว

    Soo grateful for you mate, what an impactive for the colective, what a good genuinely guy, keep it strong with the lady;)

  • @FahqTyrants
    @FahqTyrants ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Kat is a gem, great addition Ben

  • @pieterschalkwyk8354
    @pieterschalkwyk8354 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for a another great episode of your traveling experiences. Greetings from South Africa.
    Stay safe and God bless.

  • @StartLivingNow1963
    @StartLivingNow1963 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another Awesome Adventure Ben & Cat Loved it 🙂Watching from NB Canada🙂

  • @redbullvodka5696
    @redbullvodka5696 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Well done Ben, Cat is on a trip of a lifetime 👍👍🔥🔥🔥

  • @dacorum8053
    @dacorum8053 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I noticed on the streets and markets of Baghdad that men outnumbered the women shopping by around at least 20 to 1 and the women we did see were all older than Catarina. I can understand that women were more likely to stay at home when Baghdad was extremely dangerous but that doesn't seem to be the case now.

    • @brasco2315
      @brasco2315 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Young women going to modern mall

  • @alexandershawo4328
    @alexandershawo4328 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing vlog. Top notch stuff. Ben and Cat the best

  • @DjowZDjowZ-de8xd
    @DjowZDjowZ-de8xd ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Catherina seems to have very much patients. ❤ maybe its good to stay together sir.

  • @Fiiraxiis
    @Fiiraxiis ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I am sitting in the middle of europe, watching an englishman traveling with his portugese girlfriend in the middle east and an iraqi rickshaw driver just talking in arabic is wearing a german t-shirt. What a time to be alive.

    • @Fiiraxiis
      @Fiiraxiis ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The shirt is saying "5 million heavy gearboxes. Made in Gaggenau"

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      This is the content people deserve

    • @Psiilocybe
      @Psiilocybe ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@FiiraxiisI live there 😂

    • @seymourhundos7986
      @seymourhundos7986 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Likely he’s got plenty of cousins in Germany 🤣🤣

  • @MattyEngland
    @MattyEngland ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Iraq looks great, definitely somewhere I'd like to go soon.

    • @ZoonCrypticon
      @ZoonCrypticon ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great ?

    • @mohammedkh4321
      @mohammedkh4321 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@ZoonCrypticon؟

    • @RealGunarson
      @RealGunarson 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mohammedkh4321 not clean

    • @mohammedkh4321
      @mohammedkh4321 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RealGunarson your mother? I believe so!

    • @RealGunarson
      @RealGunarson 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mohammedkh4321 you guys should seriously consider cleaning your country before throwing insults at anyone for speaking the Truth !

  • @giraffesinc.2193
    @giraffesinc.2193 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh gosh, I just started watching and hope dear Kat is okay!

  • @TenerifeBest8B
    @TenerifeBest8B ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Greetings from Tenerife. Welcome to Tenerife. Greetings to you and Catherina! ❤🎉

    • @DustySmith1
      @DustySmith1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Iraq is not in Tenerife

    • @TenerifeBest8B
      @TenerifeBest8B 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DustySmith1 but I am in Tenerife

    • @DustySmith1
      @DustySmith1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You welcomed him to Tenerife though

    • @TenerifeBest8B
      @TenerifeBest8B 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DustySmith1 I hope they will visit us in Tenerife.

  • @WhatAboutYou123
    @WhatAboutYou123 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Avoid if You don't want your name to pop on the headlines for the wrong reasons

  • @dougieranger
    @dougieranger ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Back in Iraq. Enjoy, the good looks incredible. 👍🏼

  • @Bohjamf
    @Bohjamf ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Think of your family ! Your safety is worth more than likes !

    • @ChandChandramukhi
      @ChandChandramukhi ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why, he is not traveling to Baltimore or Chicago though.

    • @mohammedkh4321
      @mohammedkh4321 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He worth more than you and your family, cheep

    • @Bohjamf
      @Bohjamf ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mohammedkh4321 calm down before you have a heart attack!

    • @mohammedkh4321
      @mohammedkh4321 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Bohjamf cheap

    • @Bohjamf
      @Bohjamf ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mohammedkh4321 why are you cheap ?

  • @BrianFairlamb
    @BrianFairlamb ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great vlog guys really enjoyed it

  • @RL-yo1wp
    @RL-yo1wp ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was watching another video on TH-cam thru my tv with my PlayStation and I was complaining that Ben doesn’t have a video and I’m going to message him on his last video and I was leaving TH-cam slowly and I see 5 minutes ago Ben puts up a video.
    I watch the whole video. Kat is awesome.
    I can’t wait for your next video do IRAQ.
    Interesting country for sure.

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cmon mate I’ve posted 3 vids in a week 😆

    • @RL-yo1wp
      @RL-yo1wp ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BackpackerBen it’s not enough Ben.
      Im your faithful follower, I’m up on a weekend watching your video on a Sunday morning New York time.

    • @RL-yo1wp
      @RL-yo1wp ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BackpackerBen what comes to mind is how would Iraqis react for an American in Iraq.
      Iraq is a nice country and everyone seems very nice.
      By the way to inform all my friends are out drinking and me, home WAITING FOR BEN TO PUT UP ANOTHER VIDEO LOL.

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahaa quality that’s dedication 😂

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahaa quality that’s dedication 😂

  • @forwarder01
    @forwarder01 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bro just came from your last India Video and even Iraq is much cleaner and more relaxed then Dehli and co., crazy !!

  • @Wildcat221
    @Wildcat221 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Iraq is this way because we’ve been out of there for 10 years now. I was there in 2011-2012 and we were escorting guys home from bases in Iraq during the drawdown. It was much different then.. it’s much better than when I was deployed there. You never would be doing what you’re doing if you tried to go in 2012 or earlier, unless you somehow were able to document a war zone. But you came when it’s had 10 years to recover.

  • @DazSalford69
    @DazSalford69 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Didn't expect Iraq 👍 cool vid ❤

  • @davidmorgan2428
    @davidmorgan2428 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    All the best to yu both mate! wish you well.

  • @steven9541
    @steven9541 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Glad you brought security Ben 😂..Could have guessed the driver's name before he told you😮😂

  • @bettyford6258
    @bettyford6258 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My beautiful Catarina please be careful.

  • @lazarevskimartinkumanovo2669
    @lazarevskimartinkumanovo2669 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so happy to see Baghdad streets, I was working in Baghdad Green Zone for almost 7 years, and never see the city, we stay only in the Green Zone from 2007 to 2013. In that time was almost 100% that you will get kidnaped or killed.
    I am happy for Iraqi ppl that they have peace now.

  • @aquaticterrafirma
    @aquaticterrafirma ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ben, did you not get the reference with the guy holding up the melons to Kat and laughing, a bit rude! Lmao, they aren’t used to seeing a beautiful woman not covered I suppose. Kay has such a great smile also.. I can’t believe it’s been a year since your last video there, time goes so fast when you get older. Also it’s great you two always have separate beds…. Stay safe!

  • @MariaDeLuzSaldivar
    @MariaDeLuzSaldivar ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love your video so much beautiful country ❤❤❤thank you Ben

  • @Jval107
    @Jval107 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for another great video with you and Kat! I was in Iraq in April, 2003. It's great to see the country now.

  • @sourbaileys
    @sourbaileys ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wish we has that meal here in Canada. Looks amazing.

  • @Alan_and_Shannon
    @Alan_and_Shannon ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Iraq looks bloody great, class you are showing the good side of a place thats had many struggles, defo going here next year

  • @outcast-man
    @outcast-man ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ben I'm sure old top gear filmed in that café ,,loving your vids bro 😍

  • @themiddleplace
    @themiddleplace ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Again, relatable from my own travels:The bit with the crazy taxi driver made me realize that what I wasn't factoring in, in situations like that,is that just because there's a language barrier doesn't mean the other person isn't simply a weirdo! 🤣

  • @grantbradshaw7907
    @grantbradshaw7907 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cat is well mannered and respectful

  • @timj4210
    @timj4210 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks to you i went to Iraq beginning of this year. Loved it! I´m heading to Riyadh, SA to celebrate New Year, 27 dec/3 jan. Can´t wait. Any plans on going to SA? Greetings from the Netherlands.
    Btw: in march this year i went to Transnistria. To be honest, i did feel safe in the capital, but not in the rural parts (because of Russia/Ukraine-conflict). Might be a nice destination for you as well ;-)

  • @aronjohns4662
    @aronjohns4662 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Iraq actually looks awesome 👏

  • @sadaa09
    @sadaa09 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    im so excited for the next vlog 😆

  • @travellingveteran
    @travellingveteran ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video Ben.
    I would like to go back to see how it is now, I was there as a British soldier at Basra in 2003, but I would be quite nervous.
    I was worried about Kat walking about with no head covering.
    Loving the content mate, would love to be in one of your videos one day.
    Dean,
    Travelling Veteran.
    (I also have a TH-cam channel).

    • @Lionking1190
      @Lionking1190 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She doesn’t need, plenty of woman walk without headscarf’s knowing Baghdad!

    • @travellingveteran
      @travellingveteran ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Lionking1190 That's great to know, cheers

    • @AI-Records24
      @AI-Records24 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Subbed!

  • @search2learn776
    @search2learn776 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Iraq is a safe country and Iraqis are chivalrous and generous. But you will feel more comfortable if you seek help from Iraqi specialists who provide their services to tourists because they know the country and know which places are worth visiting.