2 WEEKS IN VENEZUELA (full documentary)

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    Venezuela is one of the most dangerous countries in the world… but it’s also one of the most beautiful. I was lucky enough to recently spend 2 full weeks there - from Caracas to Chuao - traveling alongside my local friend Emmanuel. This video is a full-length documentary about our trip. I dig deep into the economic crisis to tell you why a Big Mac costs $17 Million Venezuelan Bolivares and how the minimum wage is $1 USD per month. I explore stunning fishing villages along the Caribbean coast, meet the most hospitable and down-to-earth people, and try delicious food (AREPAS!). I enter the most dangerous slum in the world called Petare, and I also show you what the luxury side of Venezuela looks like.
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  • @drewbinsky
    @drewbinsky  Před rokem +247

    Who else out there loves Venezuela? If you have any questions about traveling there, etc -- write them in the comments below and I will get back to you!

    • @skateruwu
      @skateruwu Před rokem +13

      I've been wanting some long form content from you. Thanks for delivering!

    • @JoeSnippingmodz
      @JoeSnippingmodz Před rokem +11

      I love your videos my wife passed five months ago at 29 years old these video's truly inspire me. Brings joy to my life watching. Anything is possible and I can get through these very hard time's.

    • @mickeyblue8
      @mickeyblue8 Před rokem +6

      I’m an Australian wanting to go to Caracas soon. Do I need to fill my suitcase with US dollars before I go there? I also heard the people at the airport may rob you?

    • @Thomas-im2tk
      @Thomas-im2tk Před rokem +5

      Do you know how to get to angle falls tallest waterfall in the world it’s in Venezuela 🇻🇪 somewhere

    • @shekib49
      @shekib49 Před rokem +3

      DRew, i love the woman from venez

  • @enchantedapple3176
    @enchantedapple3176 Před rokem +56

    To my all Venezuelan friends from Iran, I wish best for Venezuela, We have same economic problems here you are not alone. We deserve better life, People who rule our countries made this mess. I really think this year we can made a change if we dont loos ourselves and our unity against them

    • @johnrwalker53
      @johnrwalker53 Před 6 měsíci

      Trump secretly had planned with Opposers of Maduro to get rid of him,but he felt the plan he was presented wouldn't work.

    • @the.sadhgurula5639
      @the.sadhgurula5639 Před 2 měsíci

      Les gustaría repetir lo que hicieron con Libia?..
      Venezuela e Irán, no son indefensos, como LIBIA.!!
      😂
      😂😂😂😂😂😅

    • @graxo3752
      @graxo3752 Před 2 měsíci

      yes but you charge $100 for 2 sushi rolls and 2 drinks hahahahahha you all are the ones who are at fault, disregard the goverment. dont screw over others because its your right. The pricing in that country is the same as the USA. and it should be at least one quarter the price. How can you charge people what you charge

  • @nattylam4180
    @nattylam4180 Před rokem +540

    as a venezuelan 17 year old living in Canada. I thank you a lot for documenting my country and giving it the recognition it deserves ❤️

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Před rokem +55

      My pleasure! Thanks for watching 😀

    • @melimel2990
      @melimel2990 Před rokem

      @@drewbinsky Funny how you post the same comment to everyone.. Except this 17 year old skank..

    • @JesusChristLovesYouBro
      @JesusChristLovesYouBro Před rokem +15

      Jesus Christ loves you so much. Never forget that. Repent your sins and turn your life to Him. Have a great day bro. ✝️🕊️❤️✝️

    • @carstarsarstenstesenn
      @carstarsarstenstesenn Před rokem

      @@JesusChristLovesYouBro I hope you know how annoying you are

    • @mikmik1858
      @mikmik1858 Před rokem +8

      @@drewbinsky can u upload the whole documentary of each country ? Especially Uruguay , Belarus and more ??

  • @JustQuacked
    @JustQuacked Před rokem +51

    I was born in Venezuela and currently living in Florida. Venzuela is by far one of the most naturally stunning countries in the world. It has from deserts, to tropical rainforests, to tundras. It’s a shame the image that the government gives. I visited Venezuela last summer and stayed there for two months. I was actually surprised on how much better it has gotten after they started using the dollar. I thank you for this video ❤

  • @khalidmansoor4192
    @khalidmansoor4192 Před rokem +94

    I am living in Venezuela at the moment. The economic situation has improved alot in the last few months

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Před rokem +14

      Thanks for the update!

    • @GM-wo8rz
      @GM-wo8rz Před rokem +2

      I’m really curious about how someone with a name like yours (Arab?) came to live in VZ....did you move there recently?

    • @khalidmansoor4192
      @khalidmansoor4192 Před rokem

      @@AIP404 average wage is $10+ a week. People are definitely earning more than 10 usd a month

    • @texmontana420
      @texmontana420 Před rokem

      How hard was it to get in? I’d like to visit soon

    • @mdtrgoltz
      @mdtrgoltz Před rokem +1

      @@AIP404 I don't know where you live... 1.5 K.usa is necessary to survive in your country.... Not everywhere..

  • @FrankPenalver
    @FrankPenalver Před rokem +208

    I’m from Caracas and haven’t been back in 12 years and it’s so insane how much things have changed. Thank you again for visiting the country. Cheers to you!

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Před rokem +17

      it's a wild place!

    • @melimel2990
      @melimel2990 Před rokem +10

      I haven't been back since I was born. I was born in Caracas too chamo

    • @JesusChristLovesYouBro
      @JesusChristLovesYouBro Před rokem +5

      @@melimel2990 Jesus Christ loves you so much. Never forget that. Repent your sins and turn your life to Him. Have a great day bro. ✝️🕊️❤️✝️

    • @emotivelyy_
      @emotivelyy_ Před rokem +6

      Despite that, Venezuela seems like an amazing country to visit 😻

    • @carstarsarstenstesenn
      @carstarsarstenstesenn Před rokem +6

      @@emotivelyy_ if you know where to go and have a local to keep you safe yeah, but that's assuming you even have a visa. I would love to visit but it's not a tourist destination. you saw how hard it was to even get in. and once you're in, it's an unpredictable country with a collapsing economy. it's extremely hard to get gas, crime rates are high, you have to keep a low profile from police if you're filming, etc. I'd love to visit but not in this state. I hope Venezuela can pull itself together because it's getting more expensive and unstable everyday

  • @Psy_foodmashups
    @Psy_foodmashups Před rokem +17

    As a Venezuela raised Japanese, couldn’t watch this without tears. Muchísimas Gracias for this amazing video. I miss Venezuela sooo much.

  • @christophersalascamacho
    @christophersalascamacho Před rokem +29

    I am 11 years old Venezuelan and I live in Colombia I thank you for documenting my Country♥️

    • @LawyerAB
      @LawyerAB Před rokem +2

      Are you sure “you are 11 “?🤣🤣

    • @graxo3752
      @graxo3752 Před 2 měsíci

      I am 4 years old living in Caracas... Thanks to you for supporting me and my mommy.

  • @fishtigua
    @fishtigua Před rokem +8

    I used to live and work there in the 90's/2001's. Loved the place, I was a yacht captain and also a tuna-boat captain. My Boss used live in those big houses and I visited many of the malls and restaurants, On the fishing boat, I had to drive up into the favelas to pick my crew up. On millennium new years, a huge landslide killed 240,000 destroying our town. That was tough.

  • @ashleyooijunmeng2981
    @ashleyooijunmeng2981 Před rokem +296

    As a 14 year old,you made me love geography soooooo much,Drew!!!Thank you!!!

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Před rokem +45

      Glad to hear that❤️

    • @thatgardeninggirl2864
      @thatgardeninggirl2864 Před rokem +3

      Keep at it Ashley!

    • @Thomas-im2tk
      @Thomas-im2tk Před rokem +3

      @@drewbinsky you also made me as a 13 year old want to travel the world thank you drew

    • @emilbrings3462
      @emilbrings3462 Před rokem +2

      @@Thomas-im2tk same also 13 here he inspired me too

    • @freetibett5024
      @freetibett5024 Před rokem +2

      @@drewbinsky dont really think a j ew can actually have a channel on CZcams.. disappointed

  • @rd101
    @rd101 Před rokem +129

    I hope the situation in Venezuela gets better. The people there deserve better.

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Před rokem +13

      yes

    • @melimel2990
      @melimel2990 Před rokem +6

      My peoples def do.

    • @samirSch
      @samirSch Před rokem

      It'll never gets better, the narcosocialists keep people in absolute poverty so they're completely dependable from the state and unable to revolt.
      Disarm > censor > control food supply = socialist slavery.
      Brazil entered the 2nd stage. We're now being arrested for private whatsapp talks. But it's only been a week since the new government took over, via fraud. I'm afraid it won't take a year before we are under some kind of food control program.

    • @marymcelvain4
      @marymcelvain4 Před rokem +3

      ¡Gloria a bravo pueblo!

    • @byronjordan6882
      @byronjordan6882 Před rokem

      Oh yes indeed totally criminal what has happened down there. I feel for those venezuelans that never knew when their country did so much better.

  • @jotavetres
    @jotavetres Před rokem +25

    Drew, a Venezuelan here: Thank you for doing this video. My father always says "what makes venezuela undestructible is its people"

    • @Jy35448
      @Jy35448 Před rokem +1

      Hahaha that’s why 6 million people entered other countries illegally 😂😂😂

    • @linusl4947
      @linusl4947 Před rokem

      @@Jy35448 Whats your problem?

  • @AlphaWhiskeyAviation
    @AlphaWhiskeyAviation Před rokem +18

    Man this is excellent to see. I married a Venezuelan who has been in the US for years and she just kept saying “See! I told you!!” I can’t wait to take our kids to those beaches one day. Gracias pana!!

  • @Teppi9076
    @Teppi9076 Před rokem +36

    Venezuela was a cruise stop about 20 years ago. I'm glad I was able to set foot on Venezuelan soil. I'll always remember the day I spent there.

    • @stj971
      @stj971 Před rokem +1

      I was on cruise ship too! We docked La Guira. Late 70s. 👍 Me encanta Venezuela. I would love to go back. 🤞Paz en Venezuela ♥️

  • @albertopansino6011
    @albertopansino6011 Před rokem +61

    I visited Venezuela in 2000. It is such an amazing country!!!! Beautiful people, lavish nature and wonderful carebbean beaches!!!

    • @Dontdoitraul
      @Dontdoitraul Před rokem +8

      It was a different country back then.

    • @nabuko4344
      @nabuko4344 Před rokem +5

      Back then it was one of the best countries in South-america, Sad to see it like this.

    • @spiritualanarchist8162
      @spiritualanarchist8162 Před rokem +4

      I worked in Venezuela in 2000, as a tourist guide, It's one of the most beautiful countries i've ever seen .

  • @danielalonzo7445
    @danielalonzo7445 Před rokem +11

    Venezuela should be an economic powerhouse in South America. They have vast oil reserves and many natural resources. The Caribbean beaches are beautiful, which should be the Cancun of South America. I am from Mexico and we are blessed to live next to the promised land (USA). I hope Venezuela becomes a prosperous country again.

  • @lacuaimabritanica
    @lacuaimabritanica Před rokem +7

    I’m originally from the UK although of Hispanic/Caribbean origin, and I lived in Caracas for 30 years. I left two years ago because I had no choice. The company I worked with went bust due to the socio-economical crisis. I miss this beautiful country and my life there every single day. I doubt I will get over having to leave😢

  • @djzaki
    @djzaki Před rokem +21

    One ot my best friends growing up was from Venezuela. Definitely one of the most classiest, fun, truly living people I've come into contact with.

    • @melimel2990
      @melimel2990 Před rokem +2

      Venezuelan here. That's what's up

  • @RunnWScissors
    @RunnWScissors Před rokem +99

    My great grandfather moved to Venezuela after he had to flee Spain due to the civil war, my father was born in Venezuela and my grandmother still lives. Although I’ve never stepped foot in Venezuela, I still say I’m Venezuelan before anything else. This video really opened my eyes to the bad and good sides of Venezuela, maybe someday it’ll be an amazing place to live once more, I can only hope.

    • @daviddefranco5218
      @daviddefranco5218 Před rokem +3

      Memtira.

    • @Diva_Bella
      @Diva_Bella Před rokem +10

      @@daviddefranco5218 why is he a liar? Because he's black and doesn't fit? There are mixed blacks and Spanish living everywhere in south America although it does seem unbelievable it doesn't mean he's lying not nice

    • @Hardawayfits
      @Hardawayfits Před rokem +6

      @@daviddefranco5218 lack of education is the reason for your comment

    • @johanrynjah8241
      @johanrynjah8241 Před rokem +1

      @@daviddefranco5218 Considering the coat and tie you're wearing, your comment is quite the opposite. .

    • @Pauxxwx
      @Pauxxwx Před rokem

      @@Diva_Bella he literally has the words murdr and gang shi for his bio talking about how he hopes it’ll be a peaceful place one day🤦🏼‍♂️

  • @davidtorrealba6084
    @davidtorrealba6084 Před rokem +38

    Thank you, thank you, thank you... As Venezuelan you make me feel so proud that the world can see the other beautiful face that my country has to offer. You make me cry of proud tears. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @melimel2990
      @melimel2990 Před rokem +1

      OK chamo. Yo soy caraquena

    • @georgem.621
      @georgem.621 Před rokem +3

      Pride comes before the fall... don't forget the proverbs. Be happy better, not proud. Cheers

  • @riffraff8426
    @riffraff8426 Před rokem +25

    I cant believe I sat through a 2 hour vlog I loss interest so quickly, not this time. You guys had me entertained the entire time. The struggles you highlighted are terrible but the people are just getting on with it. I see those same struggles across many countries and I live in Australia. The corruption is real and it’s everywhere. You have some great friends in Venezuela 🇻🇪 thank you for such an informative vlog.

  • @w0schmidt
    @w0schmidt Před rokem +4

    Cervezeria Polar. I once met the Hungarian engineer who was involved in fully automating the Polar brewery in Caracas way back in 1954. They changed to the continuous brewing system. The engineer used to live in Altamira. I was only 7 years old. As I grew up in Venezuela, we used to camp at Chichiverichi and also at Higuerote. But I never forget Canaima. My first flight in a DC3 by Avensa, going past Angel Falls. Best Rum? Santa Teresa.

  • @juansabrewer4506
    @juansabrewer4506 Před rokem +16

    I miss my home. I simply miss the people and I wish I could show to everyone the hidden side of Venezuela. Thank you for showing the good side

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  • @vanessahenderson1850
    @vanessahenderson1850 Před rokem +35

    This is so lovely to see, everyone within their community all helping each other. It looks so calm and peaceful, exactly how life should be for every single one of us.

  • @MrFromhell23
    @MrFromhell23 Před rokem +12

    are you ready to see the beauty's of venezuela....... i already did... the most beautyfull of venezuela are the people.... so warm so welcome...... best trip of my life.... no second thoughts

  • @phoenix2.020
    @phoenix2.020 Před rokem +109

    Venezuela looks beautiful Drew. I've always had a desire of going there. I just love the name Venezuela. And from the food to the land and people, everything looks wonderful. Love Venezuela! 🇻🇪 🇻🇪 🇻🇪

    • @terran0860
      @terran0860 Před rokem

      @КSl 🅥 Durrrrrr Eyem toetully KayEssEye Luk at Meye fayke check! Go away trash scammer

    • @NotSubFlags
      @NotSubFlags Před rokem +1

      @КSl 🅥 lmao fake ksi

    • @melimel2990
      @melimel2990 Před rokem +1

      That's my birth place!

    • @phoenix2.020
      @phoenix2.020 Před rokem +4

      @@melimel2990 oh nice! Well your country Venezuela is beautiful 😊

    • @melimel2990
      @melimel2990 Před rokem +3

      @@phoenix2.020 Thank you. I will go back one day.

  • @ernestojansen4348
    @ernestojansen4348 Před rokem +17

    I'm from Venezuela and currently I am living in another country, I haven't visited Caracas in almost 7 years, but, what you did is amazing. Thank you for share my country to all your followers, I hope that you can back soon. 🇻🇪

    • @jackiecordova7291
      @jackiecordova7291 Před rokem +1

      You have a beautiful country I was there many years ago on vacation from Switzerland where I live know with this dictator regime disgusting Maduro that his own citizens has to flee their country the evil government needs to be overthrowed and have a TOTTALY new democratic government I pray for this beautiful country and his citizens 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @daved5683
      @daved5683 Před rokem +1

      Listen bro: wake up. US made it like this. Work as much as you can to help your country!

  • @cesardao579
    @cesardao579 Před rokem +13

    As a Venezuelan, I thank you for this video. Thank you for bringing light to my country. 🇻🇪

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  • @rikrd3
    @rikrd3 Před rokem +9

    I had never seen a video of yours before and I must say that as a Venezuelan I was quite moved watching this video, thank you for such beautiful words for my dear country.

  • @kinmation
    @kinmation Před rokem +5

    I was born and raised in Aruba and I feel really bad for everything that happened to the people in Venezuela Hopefully everything will get better. ❤

  • @jerrseyy1088
    @jerrseyy1088 Před rokem +23

    You’re literally living my dream life, traveling and documenting people in that natural state. Thanks for giving the example. This is like Anthony Bourdain 2.0.
    Amazing work Drew.

    • @ericB3444
      @ericB3444 Před rokem

      WAHAHAHAHHA

    • @samirSch
      @samirSch Před rokem

      Socialism is not a "natural state". It's a demonic disease created by evil cowards to control and leech people.

  • @KabobHope
    @KabobHope Před rokem +50

    This is beautiful, Drew Binsky. I hope things get easier for the Venezuelan people.

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Před rokem +9

      me tooo!

    • @charlesgale4257
      @charlesgale4257 Před rokem +1

      @@drewbinsky then why pay poor people with bolivars for there hard work?

  • @federicoandresvollmer3652

    I’m a Venezuelan in Maracay, which is the last big city before getting to Choroní. Thank you for showing a perspective of Venezuela that isn’t what you see in the media, and hope to have you here again soon. All the best!

  • @di-jt6jp
    @di-jt6jp Před rokem +21

    I love how whilst Drew takes us on his incredible journeys with him, he’s always showing us our humanity- that we’re more alike than not.
    Once thriving countries can suddenly be barely surviving countries. It can happen to any of us.

    • @jamesmulvey4371
      @jamesmulvey4371 Před rokem +3

      America 🇺🇸 is going down fast

    • @carlindurfee7566
      @carlindurfee7566 Před rokem

      Yeah America is going down fast and the reason is most likely fiscally liberal policies. It’s nice to be socially liberal and give everyone freedom but with economics the left leaning countries besides Norway and Sweden the world economies sucks that are socialist and communist

    • @amber7153
      @amber7153 Před rokem +1

      Exactly.

  • @kenathnicholas_Vlogs
    @kenathnicholas_Vlogs Před rokem +6

    Hi Drew.
    This is Kenath from Srilanka. I watched your Sri Lankan episode but it not covers much. I hope you will come back here and do a full documentry. We're in our the worst crisis of the history of our country.
    I watched all of your videos in this channel and let me know when you're here I would love to show you around.
    Can't wait to see you man. Good Luck

  • @LuisSanchez-pc2ug
    @LuisSanchez-pc2ug Před rokem +22

    always admire venezuela growing up in puerto rico watching the super stars on tv the most beautiful women are born there viva el caribe

  • @kellze1217
    @kellze1217 Před rokem +7

    Loved this…grew up in the neighbouring island of Trinidad 🇹🇹 and loved seeing the outline of Venezuela from our coasts. Hoping to visit soon and learn about where my great grandparents migrated from. 😊

  • @yespls4184
    @yespls4184 Před rokem +39

    Emmanuel was an absolutely amazing guide! An awesome friend to have in Venezuela :) this was an amazing documentary. I felt like I was there too

  • @RoySATX
    @RoySATX Před rokem +13

    Venezuela is a beautiful country with a lovely, colorful population and I wish the best for them and their country. Here in the US, most of us take our stability, prosperity, and freedoms for granted, they fail to understand how fragile and unique such things are. Venezuela is, sadly, an example of how quickly and thoroughly a people's fortunes and freedoms can slip away, and the struggle of life afterwards. Life, Liberty, and prosperity should never be taken for granted, most people will never have them and for those that do and lose them, it is unlikely they will ever get them back , at least not in one lifetime. I pray you all will find peace and prosperity, and the good health and freedom to enjoy them.

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  • @jinusrafezadeh3335
    @jinusrafezadeh3335 Před rokem +3

    Been there and I loved that country the Beauty is breath taking and people are amazing , may God bless Venezuela with prosperity .❤️✊🇮🇷

  • @lysolgoledesma5047
    @lysolgoledesma5047 Před rokem +6

    Bro I'm a Filipino proud and thank you mentioning our country Philippines...
    Hoping my fellow Filipino will watch this video...
    I watched a lot of documentary videos about Venezuela and yours is the latest..
    I like Venezuelan beauty.. 😊

  • @davet9708
    @davet9708 Před rokem +10

    So many beautiful places in Venezuela, so many seaside, lovely.

  • @michellenaranjo6099
    @michellenaranjo6099 Před rokem +9

    Omg I'm in minut 2.34 and my cryinggggg! I know this is gonna be AWESOME! And realistic! Thank you drew from a Venezuelan girl living en California ❤️

  • @jarulisated
    @jarulisated Před rokem +14

    That place is so cool with people talking like folks in zamboanga and cagayan valley in the philippines. Had to go back to your past vids. Awesome stuff👍

  • @Supremucy
    @Supremucy Před rokem +5

    I'm going to Venezuela for a month in Feb or March 2023. I'm an American citizen so I need a tourist visa and I finally found a Venezuelan contact that can help me out.
    Going to spend the months before in Colombia, Ecuador, then Brazil for Carnival in February with my brother. Then I'm flying back to Panama City and flying into Caracas from there.

  • @kamsingh1911
    @kamsingh1911 Před rokem +6

    Venezuela is a country I would love to visit as it has so many areas of outstanding natural beauty, but coming from England my own government advises against all but essential travel to there, it is sad hopefully one day it will be better so I can visit 🙏

  • @lifeisgood3087
    @lifeisgood3087 Před rokem +5

    Drew, between the time you went to Venezuela over a year ago and now, Venezuela is a very different country. It is now two completely stories. Now the US dollar is the "formal" currency and every one uses it to pay for everything. The economic situation in the past year has changed significantly, to the extent that all multinational worldwide financial institutions are saying that Venezuela will be the country with the largest economic growth in Latin America in 2023. Inflation has basically ceased with the US dollar being now the "formal" currency. Hardly anyone now uses the local currency to make any payments. And best news is that for whatever reason, Venezuela has bettered significantly in security. Watch recent videos to confirm what I am writing here.
    You will always be welcome in Venezuela! 🇻🇪 🇺🇲

    • @DanRustle
      @DanRustle Před rokem

      ehh you are over exaggerating about america. its not that bad, just depend on what state you live in. red states are booming and just doing fine.

    • @lifeisgood3087
      @lifeisgood3087 Před rokem

      @@DanRustle Was that comment meant to be for me?

  • @coachin4lyfenana95
    @coachin4lyfenana95 Před rokem +3

    I have been binge watching your vids all morning while working remotely.. I gotta tell you I didn't want this video to end it was so good.. Thank you. I feel as if I took this trip with you guys.. Amazing content.

  • @johnyg1939
    @johnyg1939 Před rokem +7

    Wow, Drew! Haven't watched it yet, but looking at the length, I respect you even more! Keep on the good work man!

  • @AleSalvino
    @AleSalvino Před rokem +17

    Gold content Drew! This is on my to-do for next year! 🇻🇪

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  • @lucasresno2076
    @lucasresno2076 Před rokem +3

    Just found out that Belgian citizens don't need a visa for Venezuela, I guess we are lucky !
    Maybe one of our next holiday destinations

  • @greentea7522
    @greentea7522 Před rokem +7

    Uno de los paises mas hermosos del mundo. Tube la suerte de visitarlo hace unos 5 años y quede enamorado de tus paisajes, comida y de su gente. Desde Merida donde esta el paramo y el clima es frio, hasta las fantasticas playas e islas, como por ejemplo Margarita, los roques y morrocoy. Me falto conocer la gran sabana, pero espero volver pronto para poder comerte AGAIN una arepa de reina pepiada. Un abrazoa todos

    • @greentea7522
      @greentea7522 Před rokem +1

      coño chamo (frase tipica de los venezolanos) se me olvido comertarles que tambien probe unas cervezas y unos rons excelentes. Recomentados.

  • @thepowerofyourvoicepodcast

    Excellent video as always Drew. I have watched your videos now for over a year. This is a great journey through Venezuela. It's really awesome that you had Emmanuel to take you through the entire country and that you got to experience so much with the locals, that is what it is all about. It is crazy to think how people live there on $1 USD a month, especially considering many of the things you purchased were about 1-2 each. It seems like the vast majority of people in Venezuela are naturally born-entrepreneurs. When you purchased those glasses for $5 off that guy, that may have been his first sale the entire week. Thanks for sharing.

  • @auraak7702
    @auraak7702 Před rokem +7

    Marathon video Drew, Truely enjoyed.
    hope the country recovers from the economic collapse soon.

  • @isi9smen
    @isi9smen Před rokem +2

    that was awesome...thank you, Drew. the must completly video about venezuelan crisis, our beautiful people and our beautiful beaches. thank you so much. you are an amazing youtuber. my respect for you

  • @cookie1710
    @cookie1710 Před rokem +1

    This video was AMAZING! My great-grandmother was from Venezuela and all that I know about Venezuela is what I see and hear on the news. I never really understood my identity, but this video makes me proud of my roots. Now, I know a bit more of where I descended from. Thank you ever so much. You are very brave and adventurous. Superb documentary!!! 👏 All the best in your future endeavours.

  • @corycarr
    @corycarr Před rokem +10

    I loved this series so much and this full length is awesome as well. Lived in Venezuela in 1998 and it’s amazing to see what has changes and what is still the same. I miss those beaches. ❤

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  • @AndresXcloneGamingFUN
    @AndresXcloneGamingFUN Před rokem +13

    Omg, ive been waiting so long to see this video that you have been planning for so long! My family is from Venezuela and I have unfortunately haven;t been back since I was 8 years old (I am 18 now) and all my family has had to emigrate. I can't wait to keep watching this video, and thank you so much for documenting the place I call my second home!

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  • @dee2544
    @dee2544 Před rokem +6

    I also loved the visit to Colonia Tovar. It was high up in the mountains and the architecture was like what you see in Germany since it originated from a German Settlement

    • @yverak5504
      @yverak5504 Před rokem

      I've been there ,to the German town, it was a tourist attraction back then.

  • @KhalessTheTherapist
    @KhalessTheTherapist Před rokem +1

    He was the best guide I seen so far..so knowledgeable about Venezuela..make you feel like you are there..I been hooked on this channel and subscribed because these are places and travel I always wanted to do..

  • @dee2544
    @dee2544 Před rokem +8

    I lived in Caracas for 3 years when my dad was stationed (army)there. I graduated from CIC a high school there. It was an awesome place to live. I’m retired now and living in the USA but I always remember the friendly people and the beaches. I also can drive anywhere because of the autopistas there 😂
    Back then if you stopped at a red light when nobody else was around you would be honked at by the car behind you and they would drive around you 😂
    A bolivar back then was like a quarter and it would cost 1 or 2 bolivars to take an air conditioned bus to the beach.
    I ate quenepas in Puerto Rico. Didn’t ever encounter them in Caracas. Love the arepas and hallacas,the black beans etc.
    best empanada I had was in Puerto Rico.
    Best beaches were in Caracas

  • @iampablo8737
    @iampablo8737 Před rokem +3

    Drew, loved this type of video! Keep it up and keep making documentaries!!

  • @eliyahyahweh4266
    @eliyahyahweh4266 Před rokem +4

    I think not having money by itself makes kind.
    Such a beautiful people, such a beautiful country and such a beautiful lifestyle ❤️ 🏆🙌👍👏

  • @sebastianuzcategui9340
    @sebastianuzcategui9340 Před rokem +5

    As a Venezuelan it was amazing to watch this beautiful appreciation of my country. I think Drew got near to knowing the fiber of the Venezuelan reality. Next time he should go to the Amazon jungle on the border with Brazil, it's crazy.

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  • @Panos835
    @Panos835 Před rokem +3

    I so much want to visit Venezuela but then everyone says...its very complicated, difficult, not safe. This is an amazing country and it should be open to tourists....damn the politics
    Many wishes for Venezuelan people and things get better - people should be respected first and foremost!

    • @josezabaleta2850
      @josezabaleta2850 Před rokem

      Mi fa ridere quando dicono che il Venezuela è il paese più insicuro del mondo 4 anni fa, sì lo era, ma attualmente non lo è, c'è più insicurezza in Messico, Colombia, Ecuador e persino negli Stati Uniti che c'è riprese tutto il tempo Vivo sull'isola di Margarita e non c'è stata insicurezza per diversi anni, molti CZcamsr di varie nazionalità sono venuti qui e hanno visto la realtà del paese, ma ehi, continuo a pensare che il Venezuela sia il più insicuro paese del mondo che un giorno conoscerai la verità

    • @josezabaleta2850
      @josezabaleta2850 Před rokem

      brother at the moment if you can visit insecurity has dropped too much I live in Venezuela 4 years ago if it was unsafe come with confidence visit merida Canaima Morrocoy los roques and other beautiful places that there is my country greetings

    • @Jorge....
      @Jorge.... Před 11 měsíci

      Vente. Ya los turistas de distintos paises están empezando a venir, hay videos de ellos acá en youtube.

  • @NateandEli
    @NateandEli Před rokem +5

    Thank you, Drew. Like many others, I probably would never get the chance to visit these places in my lifetime. But thanks for sharing with us the next best thing. You didn't just publish a video; you shared beautiful stories about life in Venezuela.

  • @conrad13579
    @conrad13579 Před rokem

    Awesome. Thanks so much for Persisting to go VENEZUELA...this is the best update yet on the resilience of humanity.
    Much Love from Trinidad and Tobago

  • @behindthemask3615
    @behindthemask3615 Před rokem +2

    I'm in the US and had some neighbors from Venezuela once...they were the warmest people and the food mom made was delicious...I miss them a lot

  • @guidance_yan4410
    @guidance_yan4410 Před rokem +4

    Thank you for compiling your Venezuelan vids. Watched some of the individual episodes last and early this year.
    My dad originated from Maracay, Vnzl. I'm living in the Philippines, my mom's country, for several years now💜

  • @jorr2006
    @jorr2006 Před rokem +5

    Drew i have followed you for years...THANK YOU FOR TRAVEL AND SHOW MY COUNTRY VENEZUELA !

  • @juanchovl
    @juanchovl Před rokem

    Hey Drew, thanks for this video. Glad you met Gabo, which I had the chance to meet on a photography workshop a few years ago. Glad you enjoyed our country. I left almost six years ago and it is impressive how things have changed.
    I was lucky enough for my dad to take me to every single state when I was growing up. His saying goes as: better know your country first before abroad. I'm thankful for that. Hope you can go back and document further!

  • @byronjordan6882
    @byronjordan6882 Před rokem +2

    Thank you drew for this video. I'm glad you were able to go there. I lived my childhood days in Venezuela. My father worked in the oil industry there. We loved that country so much. It 😢 me to see what has happened to that country. When we lived there Venezuela was doing very well.

  • @2signalman
    @2signalman Před rokem +4

    Excellent documentary! He goes to show you that people want the same thing all over the world! And it is government's and corrupt politicians that are the problem not the people. Good work!

  • @eleanora4482
    @eleanora4482 Před rokem +7

    Thank you so much for this video as it was so educational and engaging. I have never watched a video for two hours. Your tour guide was awesome. Amazing to see how happy those folks are despite having so little. That beach was exceptional. Thanks for sharing.😎

  • @davidabarca2354
    @davidabarca2354 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Drew thank so much for this video, I was born in Venezuela, now I live in Sydney and this is so refreshing to watch, the world and even ourselves are use to only have in mind right now, all the problems and dangers that this country has. Thanks for showing this, it brought some tears in my eyes.

  • @ZyanderJacobsson
    @ZyanderJacobsson Před rokem +10

    I wondered how your channel would go now that you've visited every single country on this planet. This concept was well put together and very insightful. Glad to know you'll be around still; well after you've achieved your life goal.

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  • @josueveguilla9069
    @josueveguilla9069 Před rokem +9

    Venezuela is Love, Venezuela is Life

  • @samratchattopadhyay3057
    @samratchattopadhyay3057 Před rokem +19

    Drew is a brave man.
    Exploring Venezuela needs courage. Keep going bro. 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @alfredopareja9368
    @alfredopareja9368 Před rokem

    I left Venezuela in 1979 when 4.30 bolivares were $1 dollar and your video blew my mind. Thank you for showing the spirit of my country.

  • @migovasquez0303
    @migovasquez0303 Před rokem +6

    I am Filipino-American and I love Latin America. Recently visited Ecuador for more than 2 weeks. I love your Venezuela episode. I love how authentic your video especially describing and communing with locals:) Please keep doing great videos. My dream to visit Salto Angel one day.
    Greetings from Seattle, Washington

  • @SwellerVanDweller
    @SwellerVanDweller Před rokem +12

    I've been to a lot of challenging places, and I really wanted to visit Venezuela this winter, but I just couldn't get the courage to do it alone without any connections.

    • @carstarsarstenstesenn
      @carstarsarstenstesenn Před rokem +1

      Yeah you really need to have a local to keep you safe and show you the best part of the country. I'd love to visit too but considering it's so hard to get a visa and the state of the country getting worse everyday, I don't think it's worth going

  • @camerongelinas674
    @camerongelinas674 Před rokem +5

    I LOVE the long videos please do them more often

  • @scatter-vision21
    @scatter-vision21 Před rokem +1

    I couldn't see anyone better doing these documentary's better you are amazing the way you connect with people and places..

  • @dancole2994
    @dancole2994 Před rokem +1

    Now THIS is what the internet should be for. Thank you sir.

  • @justiceforall3973
    @justiceforall3973 Před rokem +4

    Man! I really want to go to Venezuela one day. Looks like such a beautiful place to visit. I wish things can change for the better very quickly for the people, they deserve it.

  • @JustAnKangaLover
    @JustAnKangaLover Před rokem +7

    Glorià la Publeó!🇻🇪🇻🇪🇻🇪

  • @TaylorMac19xx
    @TaylorMac19xx Před rokem +1

    Hey drew! I know it’s been 3 months since this release - BUT I just wanna say (as I’ve been binge watching your hour long+ videos) 😂 this was absolutely amazing. One day I wish I could travel the world as you have. Loved this so much as I have every other video. Thank you so much for always showing what other places in the world are really like and what they have to offer over what people have been shown in media.
    ALSO congrats on yours and Deanna’s wedding!!! Cant wait for a video (I’m so sorry if I spelt her name wrong!!!!) much love to both of you guys

  • @ginabrown3018
    @ginabrown3018 Před rokem +1

    Wow. Just found you inadvertently at the end of another video and I'm blown away. It's 5am and I haven't been to sleep yet but have to watch this video

  • @FloridaFlipFlops
    @FloridaFlipFlops Před rokem +6

    Hello from Naples, Florida. Wow, can't believe what you went through for a visa. We enjoyed watching. Thank you so much for sharing this part of the world with us. 💯

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  • @mariobucci7683
    @mariobucci7683 Před rokem +8

    Wow you just hit the root of happiness, health, shelter , and food, and friends that care, also family, and contentment, The rest is not important.

    • @tektako
      @tektako Před rokem

      Except a LOT of people don’t have even that

  • @ef2177
    @ef2177 Před rokem

    Drew Binsky, you are incredible! Thanks for taking us on such incredible journeys!

  • @ozzy7804
    @ozzy7804 Před rokem

    All this is starting just 70km from the island i live. And almost imposible to go there. Im blessed to know a lot of venezulan people that live here and in venezuela. That are always friendly and hardworking. I hope to visit next year this beautiful but peligroso country.

  • @FilipinoMusicians
    @FilipinoMusicians Před rokem +19

    Shortest 2 hrs of my life. Thanks so much for sharing your adventure.

  • @valmorevaliente9718
    @valmorevaliente9718 Před rokem +6

    Thank you for sharing the beauty of Venezuela

  • @robertrodriguez9157
    @robertrodriguez9157 Před 11 měsíci

    Wow just wow what a beautiful video!!! I can’t remember the last time I watched a video this long all the way to the end! Great job 👏 I can’t wait to experience this for myself

  • @irisgonzalez9391
    @irisgonzalez9391 Před rokem +2

    Este es el más completo reportaje que e visto en mi vidad y e visto muchos y viajado mucho , the best report I have ever seen👏👏👏👏

  • @nikolai5867
    @nikolai5867 Před rokem +18

    Venezuela looks very lovely, Drew☺️! Hope things get better there.

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    • @samirSch
      @samirSch Před rokem

      It won't. Not while narcosocialists are in power, as they keep the populace miserable on purpose, so they don't have enough power to revolt.

  • @Jesus_saves77786
    @Jesus_saves77786 Před rokem +4

    This man is awesome! Love the videos! Wanna travel just like him and have so much fun like him!

  • @gingerclark3438
    @gingerclark3438 Před rokem +1

    New subscriber. What an amazing job you have! 💚 Thank you for sharing. Beautiful!

  • @leetimcke7963
    @leetimcke7963 Před rokem +1

    What an amazing piece of journalism,this vlog contained everything,plus your guides were the people who made this possible, beautiful people beautiful country ❤️👍