Kicked off the Train at the Turkish Border!

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  • čas přidán 15. 11. 2022
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    Kicked off the Train at the Turkish Border!

Komentáře • 274

  • @prettyboyjesse
    @prettyboyjesse Před rokem +109

    23:05 Kid released a bird to fly right as you said that in the background there. 🙌

  • @_Feed_Me
    @_Feed_Me Před 9 měsíci +211

    Bro… My jaw literally dropped and it’s still dropped when that car made a u turn on the off ramp and drove right by you 😂😂

  • @karlissulcs3822
    @karlissulcs3822 Před 8 měsíci +77

    As someone who's done his fair share of hitchhiking, I can suggest not standing right before the intersection where there's one lane to drive off to the destination. People rarely stop there due to limited space.

    •  Před měsícem

      Yup, gotta go back furthur from the immediate exit/on ramp where theres a shoulder or some space for someone to actually stop.

  • @beachtrash
    @beachtrash Před 11 měsíci +172

    Dude, this is the exact definition of "where there is a will there is a way".
    New favorite channel. Keep it up buttercup.

    • @SmallBrainedAmerican
      @SmallBrainedAmerican  Před 11 měsíci +44

      Thanks daddy 🙏

    • @jackiten2751
      @jackiten2751 Před 5 měsíci

      As early as I can remember my mom told me where there’s a will there’s a way, and I’ve seen it personally work almost every time. She also would say never accept no or I can’t from someone, there’s always a solution

  • @KarnageKollectibles
    @KarnageKollectibles Před 7 měsíci +91

    I love how she looks at her dad after he says hes from USA lol. Its like she was thinking oh dad you hate those americans dont you? lmao

    • @sjohnson5813
      @sjohnson5813 Před 5 měsíci +27

      I don't think that was her dad little kid
      ..how naive you are

    • @1dog915
      @1dog915 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@sjohnson5813 better to be naive than a huge dickhead

    • @Peetreesaur
      @Peetreesaur Před 4 měsíci +16

      More like Daddy

    • @johanv4668
      @johanv4668 Před 4 měsíci +9

      i was also thinking does he have a hot wife. or a nice doughter.... ( i am also naive )

  • @kalyan151098
    @kalyan151098 Před 6 měsíci +22

    Bro, idk why but im addicted. Just randomly came across your video a week ago and now im literally breezing through them everyday.

  • @lyriclanguages3780
    @lyriclanguages3780 Před 11 měsíci +90

    I love your sense of humor 😂 and love how real your portrayal of travel is. You’re not sugar coating or glamorizing anything.

  • @gabekoehler
    @gabekoehler Před měsícem +2

    I like seeing the world through his camera

  • @isDonald
    @isDonald Před 7 měsíci +26

    such an underrated vlog. This was quite intense imo. I have a feeling this channel is going to blow up soon

  • @rado_grami
    @rado_grami Před rokem +46

    You understand that passing a border with a hitchhiker is a big no no. Your chances were slim to none. Good video tho!

    • @SmallBrainedAmerican
      @SmallBrainedAmerican  Před rokem +17

      Lesson learned lol

    • @ddgnp1057
      @ddgnp1057 Před 8 měsíci +21

      @@SmallBrainedAmerican Yeah man I mean you were basically asking a Bulgarian citizen to partake in human trafficking/people smuggling to a country they're most likely not authorised to be in themselves lol.

    • @nickhiscock8948
      @nickhiscock8948 Před 5 měsíci +17

      They could just dropped him off at border crossing and he goes through immigration on his own and get another ride inside Turkey

  • @aminekemicha8951
    @aminekemicha8951 Před 3 dny

    I just had my first solo trip as a backpacker to Turkey recently, and your journey and your spirit made me miss that trip already!
    Good luck for the rest of your journey!

  • @bozokluoglu_
    @bozokluoglu_ Před 5 měsíci +6

    You should be very grateful for that Turkish customs officer for letting you in that way

  • @coconut097
    @coconut097 Před 8 měsíci +29

    Just discovered your channel the other day and I cant stop bingewatching your videos!!!! Love how real they are and your sense of humor. You are very brave!

  • @MadaraUchiha-wd2qe
    @MadaraUchiha-wd2qe Před 7 měsíci +8

    I haven’t laughed so hard in forever bro especially when that car teased you an went the wrong way on the freeway had me lmao 🤣

  • @extremelou6152
    @extremelou6152 Před rokem +50

    keep going man what a journey

  • @TJ-pk8wd
    @TJ-pk8wd Před 7 měsíci +12

    I had a very similar experience while on a train from Dresden to Prague back in 2006. I attempted to cross into Czech with a Eurailpass (which I knew did not cover Czech at that time but was going to play stupid). I got caught and the ticket inspector kept shouting "YOU GET OFF - NEXT STOP!" (Which was at the border of Czech and Germany - in the middle of the night). Oddly enough, he wanted Czech Crowns and not Euros - and so I went thru the entire train until someone lent me some Crowns. lol

  • @thecatgod2867
    @thecatgod2867 Před 5 měsíci +6

    I'm proud of you Connor. You went through all of this shit to do what you want to do and this is so awesome dude. Mad respect.

  • @louskunt2607
    @louskunt2607 Před 6 měsíci +11

    Been binge watching your journey. This belongs in the travel channel. Awesome

  • @dwayneraskin7290
    @dwayneraskin7290 Před 7 měsíci +8

    Amazing!! Dude, Connor! Keep it up! I could watch your adventures nine stop! And I have been, (Myanmar trip is my favorite so far). I’m more captivated by your interactions with the locals than the locations Lol. I hope you do this again please! The internet needs more of your adventures!

  • @monsieurbono
    @monsieurbono Před 7 měsíci +12

    This is probably something I would have done if I missed my connection, moreso if I was your age. I hitchhiked all over Scandinavia, a band from Bulgaria in a minivan saved my life in the arctic circle, I hitchhiked from Copenhagen to Germany with a truck driver and then once I hit Deutschland I hitchhiked a lot. I went with the flow, but the rest of Europe seemed less enthusiastic about picking up people in winter so I stopped. Dude, I haven't laughed so hard at some of your comments and predicaments and incredible vlogs. Thank you for the reality check. I will probably just stay home and live vicariously, some of these places I have thought to travel don't look quite as appealing. For me, the food and meeting kind people is enough.

  • @darknes5inside
    @darknes5inside Před 3 měsíci

    Following your travels, favorite new channel! Also, the people that gave you a lift to the major junction from the gas station are total sweethearts!

  • @richardold7048
    @richardold7048 Před 7 měsíci +4

    I love this shit. Your vlog is one of the best on CZcams. What a great experience, and just love how you just take it in your stride. I have been watching these goe days

  • @Ethel_Red
    @Ethel_Red Před 6 měsíci +3

    Dude, you're a breath of fresh air.. Thank you

  • @jamieburnsNUFC
    @jamieburnsNUFC Před 5 měsíci +2

    what a man, what an absolute legend of a man, u inspire me massively mate, how u only have a quarter of a mill subscribers is beyond me.

  • @nicholasmason371
    @nicholasmason371 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Dude you're a frickin legend. Can't tell you how inspiring your content is to me. Keep being you my friend

  • @vaultsoferowid
    @vaultsoferowid Před 6 měsíci +6

    This man is a legend. I wouldn't have been able to handle that.

  • @Just.A.T-Rex
    @Just.A.T-Rex Před 8 měsíci +11

    You and @sabbatical should link up and do some videos. Your guys compliment each other well. Real raw informative. No fluff and bs like the bald guy, the Norwegian and the preppy South African

  • @zachlukers2227
    @zachlukers2227 Před 4 měsíci

    I've been binging your channel and seriously wish i had been here from the beginning! Either way, Glad you made it to Japan and thanks for the amazing insight!

  • @batchagaloopytv5816
    @batchagaloopytv5816 Před 6 měsíci +4

    had a coworkers son get hit by a car on a bike it knocked him off road onto a moving freight train he was ontop unconscious thank god as the train traveled drivers started seeing him ontop of freight train and were able to stop it and get him to hospital he recovered

  • @kurtsiecolferites2160
    @kurtsiecolferites2160 Před 3 měsíci

    Found this channel totally by accident but I love it. I have a yen for travel especially for Japan but for now I’ll live vicariously through you. Keep doing your thing!

  • @mickiabrahamson6100
    @mickiabrahamson6100 Před 5 měsíci +5

    As someone who has hitch hiked alot. You wanna find a place where people can pull over safely. The bus stop would jave been better. Get it!

  • @user-bs1zo6tr2g
    @user-bs1zo6tr2g Před 8 měsíci +2

    This is so cool! I was in Sofia a few months ago on my own 4 month European trip. Crazy the shit you can go through while traveling. Thanks for posting your videos.

  • @alyciamcmahon3346
    @alyciamcmahon3346 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Your videos are so good! Keep up the good work and keep going!!

  • @yahoopyro1112
    @yahoopyro1112 Před 6 měsíci +2

    This guy, always keeping it real ¡ Istanbul is among my top visits 👍

  • @garishanth
    @garishanth Před 9 měsíci +8

    I got recommended your channel! Subbed. I'm gonna binge-watch your videos! (Also, you resemble MrBallen, a little 😅)

    • @Exxy6965
      @Exxy6965 Před 8 měsíci

      He definately does - even the way he speaks is similar. He deseves just as many subs too!

  • @mikefigures5075
    @mikefigures5075 Před 7 měsíci +4

    “Not a serial killer … just a one time thing “

  • @natspencer5799
    @natspencer5799 Před 8 měsíci +3

    This is the best content on youTube!!!! I love it, it's soooooo adventurous! x

  • @matthewweber8927
    @matthewweber8927 Před 6 měsíci

    Such an interesting adventure you have been on. Thank you for sharing :)

  • @MadaraUchiha-wd2qe
    @MadaraUchiha-wd2qe Před 7 měsíci +1

    Bro big respect ✊ you be making some bangers

  • @ansoymalik8702
    @ansoymalik8702 Před 6 měsíci +2

    your videos are addicting i cant stop watching it now

  • @aung835
    @aung835 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Sir, you are so brave and courageous.🎉😊.

  • @Gruezi583
    @Gruezi583 Před 4 měsíci

    I love these videos .Glad i found your channel ... Alot better then some of the more popular. " travel vloggers "

  • @helenrushful
    @helenrushful Před 4 měsíci +3

    I used to hitchhike in the 80's (when it was more common), for some reason the first ride was always the hardest, after that, for some unexplainable reason, it became easier. Maybe it was just confidence, maybe it was me fooling myself. But one thing i learnt quickly: Have a motorcycle helmet on display because motorcyclists are always flattered, and happy to help.

  • @bikepacker9850
    @bikepacker9850 Před 9 měsíci +15

    Great video. I love that you generally seem to have no idea about the countries you visit. Like asking Indians, "Why are there cows here on the streets". I guess that's because your American. I also love that you genuinely seem to be on a budget, it makes your travel more interesting. Also, you seem like a great bloke. Happy travels, thanks for the great videos.

  • @quoxrecords2782
    @quoxrecords2782 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Love this channel.

  • @samhasanain4841
    @samhasanain4841 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Hilarious...love the content...hope you get lots of Patreon or whatever to fund your next several VLOGS. entertaining, weird, wild stuff. Glad I found it. You're at 132K,,,it can be 500K before no time. Keep up the good work.

  • @randall759
    @randall759 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Love your videos man.

  • @FahqTyrants
    @FahqTyrants Před 6 měsíci +3

    Didn't know hitch hiking involved hiking 👌🤣🤣🤣

  • @x0ltrix
    @x0ltrix Před 6 měsíci +4

    yeah this is gonna be million plus subscriber channel within a year. Too fucking good!

  • @terrapinalive6192
    @terrapinalive6192 Před 7 měsíci +12

    That British guy who gave you 15€....Do people like that still exist?

  • @robertshaw9828
    @robertshaw9828 Před 6 měsíci +3

    love watching your video's! only thing i would do differently is tip people when they hep you. Like that guy that picked you up on the highway and helped with your bags.. Spread the love!

  • @kennyRumbles
    @kennyRumbles Před 4 měsíci +1

    Dude you must be blessed by st. Christopher coz so far you’ve survived and I have no idea why ? 😂
    Keep doing what you’re doing !

  • @hobeone1192
    @hobeone1192 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Story of my life right there, literally just go with it.

  • @jackiten2751
    @jackiten2751 Před 7 měsíci +5

    I’m sorry for saying you were a boring WontonDon, I stuck with ya for the last couple days and you won me over, now I have to watch every video you have. I’m very grateful for your channel cuz I watched every video Donnie has made some even a few times lol

    • @Creddz69
      @Creddz69 Před 9 dny

      Bald and bankrupt ia pretty good

  • @AngelSantosmindofChrist

    You got a lot of guts. Love your show.

  • @friendlyjapanesebusinesswoman
    @friendlyjapanesebusinesswoman Před 6 měsíci +3

    I looooove your sense of humor, hahaha

  • @jkim408
    @jkim408 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Beautiful journey bro

  • @joecveteticccvetetic4068
    @joecveteticccvetetic4068 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I watch lots of vloggers..this guy..real deal

  • @sidharthsureshkumar4426
    @sidharthsureshkumar4426 Před 4 měsíci +1

    @5:53 "Not a serial killer, just a one time thing" 😂as in?

  • @ilonagunszebn2674
    @ilonagunszebn2674 Před 5 měsíci

    awesome. love your videos

  • @TrixieTricks
    @TrixieTricks Před 8 měsíci +1

    I love this so much!!

  • @MarksWorldOfAdventure
    @MarksWorldOfAdventure Před 11 měsíci +7

    Blind faith and optimism prevails!

  • @John_Kennedy_311
    @John_Kennedy_311 Před 6 měsíci +3

    You are awesome..."ignorant tourism and blind faith and optimism...prevails.."

  • @HammeredReactions
    @HammeredReactions Před rokem +27

    You’re a fuckin trooper 👊🏼

  • @TheCheftaly
    @TheCheftaly Před 2 měsíci

    Wow! That really hit me when your eyes got watery right at the time the call for prayer was telling "allahu akbar", which means "god is the greatest".

  • @cokomelli8387
    @cokomelli8387 Před 2 měsíci

    Dude, I’ve just discovered your channel. Think about this way: that you missed the train that night might have prevented you from being a victim in the explosion area in Istanbul somehow.

  • @WhaddupImTopher
    @WhaddupImTopher Před 2 měsíci +2

    "Tie me up in a trunk and take me to Istanbul" should be on a t-shirt

  • @Just.A.T-Rex
    @Just.A.T-Rex Před 8 měsíci +2

    You should’ve stayed at the stand the couple left you at imo😂😂😂I’m to risk averse when it comes to walking in foreign countries highways so close to the vehicles. The stand afforded you “shelter,” space for vehicles to pull off, and maybe a bus come by sometime too

  • @gardencity3558
    @gardencity3558 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Whoa, this could've become "Midnight Express 2" if only you'd scored some hash and tried to hide in in your backpack! LOL!

  • @USA1492
    @USA1492 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I love your channel

  • @ktherrington2678
    @ktherrington2678 Před 4 měsíci

    Your comments are too relatable 😂 crack me up the whole video 😂💀💀

  • @iansaint5931
    @iansaint5931 Před 3 měsíci

    great vids

  • @michaelg6641
    @michaelg6641 Před 4 měsíci +1

    The brown hair ride girl was ready to go when she heard US...

  • @victorissaev8125
    @victorissaev8125 Před 2 měsíci

    You are an inspiration

  • @didierduplantier8359
    @didierduplantier8359 Před 6 měsíci +4

    The girl in the green dress is stunning

    • @jazzfeline5970
      @jazzfeline5970 Před 5 měsíci

      I know right? I wonder if she was that guy's daughter or sugar baby.

  • @buneymisyaboyle7203
    @buneymisyaboyle7203 Před 4 měsíci +2

    dahmer refferance was hilarious lol

  • @ktherrington2678
    @ktherrington2678 Před 4 měsíci

    Bro the car pulling a u and drives past you 🤣🤣🤣

  • @censorthesenuts
    @censorthesenuts Před 6 měsíci +2

    the mugshot HAHAHAHHAHA

  • @jnrtepania4153
    @jnrtepania4153 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Bloody amazing bro. Yeeehaa

  • @jvm-tv
    @jvm-tv Před 5 měsíci +2

    I missed my train in Bulgaria in a very similar fashion!! I had to bribe and shit to get my stuff back.

  • @adroninggoodtime
    @adroninggoodtime Před 7 měsíci +1

    Ah just popped into my head you remind me of the comedian Alex Stein! Keep doing what you’re doing love your comedic style, very refreshing !

  • @scotthall3816
    @scotthall3816 Před 4 měsíci

    Bro 😂😂 you are awesome brother funny stuff.

  • @joecveteticccvetetic4068
    @joecveteticccvetetic4068 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I hitched rides in USA and Europe. It's tough

  • @RealLagu
    @RealLagu Před 6 měsíci +3

    this man getting like 20k subs a week, but soon he will be getting 100k subs a week

  • @briabbruh6183
    @briabbruh6183 Před 4 měsíci

    that guy that tricked you think he was gonna give you a ride and then went the wrong way was the best part

  • @skerriesrockart
    @skerriesrockart Před 7 měsíci +4

    They dropped you at a bus stop and you walked awy from it

  • @donniecatalano
    @donniecatalano Před 2 měsíci

    I would pick you up, but that mustache makes me worried 🤣

  • @tokingreens
    @tokingreens Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thanks - fun channel...

  • @illicitbeaver
    @illicitbeaver Před rokem +10

    Should buy a hammock 😉

  • @Zkeleton969
    @Zkeleton969 Před 2 měsíci

    I would pick you up and drive you across the ocean to instanbul! Also are you really from Milwaukee? Awesome

  • @ALONSOSRC
    @ALONSOSRC Před 4 měsíci

    oh men your vlogs are the best . love it , greetings from Costa Rica . you´re welcome btw 🇨🇷🍺.

  • @nancysaumure9804
    @nancysaumure9804 Před rokem +2

    You fly by the seat of your pants like someone else we know! Good luck!

  • @jogalong
    @jogalong Před 4 měsíci

    That ramp was the worst possible place to hitchhike :D

  • @sealontour
    @sealontour Před rokem

    awwhhhhw the water has BUBBLES!

  • @charlesrobinson2380
    @charlesrobinson2380 Před 3 měsíci

    I would be crazy to pick you up!!

  • @ClaytonKelly-mb4kq
    @ClaytonKelly-mb4kq Před 5 měsíci

    I had a good friend from Sofia. The stories! Those babushkas aren't just using those gnarly canes to help them along..They use them to inflict pain by skipping them hard along the ground, the ends bouncing back and forth until they reach the shins of their intended target. Ha RIP Theo Minev, you had some great insights and stories from Sofia.

  • @gyikanyad
    @gyikanyad Před 6 měsíci +1

    agh dude those hitchhiking spots were terrible :D

  • @jocknomore
    @jocknomore Před 8 měsíci +2

    Dahmer was my brother's Fakebook photo for years!

  • @tarobunn228
    @tarobunn228 Před 6 měsíci +8

    As an American. never ask if it is okay to tip. It is extremely rude. Just hold out money and try to give it to them and if they refuse, just be on your way. Nothing worse than someone acting coy and seeing if it is okay to tip rather than outright offering money.

    • @letseat465
      @letseat465 Před 5 měsíci

      You can't compare shitty US tip culture to europe

  • @illusionistunpleasa9775
    @illusionistunpleasa9775 Před 5 měsíci +1

    What a legend