I was ROBBED, they cut my bike... mE 21 🇱🇧
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- čas přidán 18. 02. 2022
- I escape from my hosts in Baalbek after realizing that they were probably planning on robbing me more. I ride as fast as I can to Baalbek, there I get my bike repaired, and after it is repaired, I put my bike in a minibus going to Beirut, in order to avoid having to ride in the Beqaa valley, where an ambush was probably waiting for me.
Then I arrive in Beirut, and after being very scared, I finally feel safe again, far away from the hosts who sabotaged my bike, and who searched my bags.
Baalbek, Lebanon, Beqaa valley
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It seems they (1 or 2 of them) were trying to arrange for you to get robbed by somebody else and split the proceeds (without you knowing it, or figuring it out later on)
That is why they let you film them, and always tried to show how nice they were...
It could have worked if they did not make 2 mistakes:
-they got greedy and took part of the money ($400), and you noticed it
-they over-sabotaged your bike to the point that you noticed it
my 2 cents.
Wow, I never thought that someone else was supposed to rob me, in my mind they were gonna rob me themselves, but I think that you are completely right, it's much smarter this way, and it definitely explains why they let me film them, and how enthusiastic they were about the filming.
It also explains why they only took part of the cash in my bags, and the way they let me go from their house despite the bike being sabotaged, and what the half bald Hadi said when I left by surprise: "good luck"... This "good luck" always remained very mysterious to me, but now it's all clear!
And yeah, you are completely right about their two mistakes, without these two mistakes, I would have naively ridden down the Beqaa valley, and then I was surely gonna get properly robbed, that's 100% sure.
I am really glad I took this minibus, and that they didn't know that I could fold my bike. It's so great that I was able to just vanish from the Beqaa, without them being able to understand how I could do that, it makes me so happy just to think about them, or those supposed to rob me, looking for me everywhere in the Beqaa, while I was already in Beirut. And now I really appreciate Hadi's phone calls when I was in Beirut, when he was saying all the time "where are you, where are you???"... as if I was gonna tell him...
Thank you very much for your comment, it clarifies almost everything.
@@KinoYves That jerk had the nerve to call you to see where you were?!?
What an idiot he is, like you were going to wave a flag, "Here I am!".
Truthfully Yves, I think you escaped death, so many places they could have gotten rid of your trike and body.
No one would ever find you or know who they were.
So glad you made a good get away!
@@kmo2959 Yes, he had the nerves to call me for that...
And well, I can't be sure of what was their plan for me, but for sure it was very bad, and that's why I wanted to publicly shame those guys, because these guys are truly dangerous. They are not just random basic thieves.
@@KinoYves They truly did not have the best intentions. Merci beaucoup for responding so fast!
It is very late here, going on to 3:30am, so I have to get some beauty sleep, although that might take a hundred years worth. 😀
Bonsoir.
@@KinoYves I honestly think you are very lucky.
I'm sorry this happened to you. I've been watching your videos and you are so kind. Glad you kept going!
I don't know how it works in France, but in Brazil, my mother always said not to trust strangers. I'm glad nothing bad happened to you. God bless you.
I'm glad you were out of their area safe, and so sorry you had to go through this :(
Looks like fun! Solo travel adventure has risks but is SO rewarding! 🎉
Enjoying all your videos. Now starting from scratch, when you first began your journey from France. I actually just returned from a 18 day trip to France with my daughter. We stayed for a while near Paris (Massy) did side trips to Nice (4 nights), Monaco and Cannes (day trips from Nice) and then a 3 night stay in Lourdes. Did a lot of walking. Enjoyed the Eiffel Tower, the catacombs, Roman ruins in Paris, cruise on the Seinne and also visited the grave of Vincent Van Gogh. Enjoyed every moment.!
Sorry this happen to you mate, take care, be safe! Love your vids.
Wow! That looked very terrifying.😬You did a great job of getting out of there. You really do well under stress Yves. I am so sorry that happened to you. Thanks for taking the time to film and share. Really good reflection at the end in front of the cedar mural. I wish you continued peace and safety as you move forward! 🙏
Yeah, I was terrified. And I trust myself a lot regarding getting out of problematic situations, but I should be careful with the amount of trust I put in myself.
safe in Beirut is funny to hear
fellow cyclist here, who survived robbery attempts in south africa (they're much more violent). on top of all the precautions you are already taking, my suggestion would be to keep a dummy phone, wallet and pouch with some random printouts as well - so that if at all this happens again, you'll be able to secretly save your actual wallet and pouch
Interesting, yeah, that's a very good idea. Thank you very much for the advice.
As I plan to go to south africa, I am wondering what happened to you? Did some people just tried to randomly rob you on the road outside of the cities, or was it while going through a city?
@@KinoYves it happened twice. The first, just outside cape town, time a guy came running to me and suddenly grabbed my handlebar to stop me, while there was another group running towards me from the shanty nearby. Because this happened during daytime on an open road, nearby passing truck driver started honking loudly when he saw my struggle, they all ran back after that. In the second attempt, near a town called Springbok, a group tried to snatch away things from my moving bike. I caught speed and fled off.
all in all, africa is a continent of extremes, this will definitely be one of the highlights of your life (for both good and bad reasons lol). one simple rule you can try to follow is that never leave your bike out of sight - even in villages.
love your videos man - keep em coming!
@@desitravelr thank you very much for the explanation and for the advice. I guess I have to be ready to face a similar situation at some point.
Yes certainly prepare if ur going to SA it’s inevitable there bro be careful
I'm in love with your videos, i just can't stop watching them, thank you a lot and good luck for your next trips !
😁😁😁
@@KinoYves هل حصلت لك تجربة مماثلة في العراق
Glad you Left that place Healthy and alive , Really glad i found this channel
wow... Yves.. how gentle courageous you are!!! Wish there were more people on this planet like you....
Exact thing happened to me last week in Lebanon where local guy invited me to his home and I met his family and later drove me around and stole my money. On top of that the guy start threatening me and ask for more money. I went to the police and they were no help. I just arrived back to Rome couple of days ago. It was a nightmare
Really sorry that it happened to you as well.
In which area were you?
Why do these lousy countries go?😞😑 You have Switzerland, you have a lot of new countries.
@@Bahattin_fm because of adventure.. you can have switzerland but it becomes tiresome its interesting to see different cultures even if ther eis bad things you encounter good things too..
So sorry you had this experience. I’m glad they didn’t cause you bodily harm.
Sorry to hear that. Look at the bright side, this what makes your journey unforgettable and unique, Good and bad things could happen. Glad that you’re finally safe
Hello Ives,
you can be glad, that you met these guys. Certainly you would have had much more trouble if you had continued your journey through this area. May be, you wouldn't be alive anymore! I discovered your channel some weeks ago and I love it! I wish you good luck for your plans and hopefully you only meet nice people!
All the best to you
Rüdi
You have balls of steel, my friend. Respect.
Please be careful wherever you are because your safety is important to us ♥️
i am so glad you are safe now, honestly such a terrifying incident
Yes, I was terrified when I escaped.
@@KinoYves i am from baalback but me myself would never visit such remote village and trust these people who look like drug addicts and thieves, whatever what's important now is that you are thankfully safe, and I am just sad you didn't have a good experience with baalback and you didn't meet its truly welcoming people. In Baalback protecting your guest and offering him?her all kinds of love and respect is one of our most important values but these disgusting people didn't do so, what a shame
I’m so sorry 😢 there is good and bad in us all. Thank God you are ok. Please stay safe 🌺
You escaped with the most valuable thing, your life. Good luck with your adventures.
Indeed
wow what an adventure, glad you got out of that situation alright
that bus was scary too, I wouldn't trust all this guys and the bus driver may just rob you. glad you are ok through this!!
maybe, but it local bus which work regularly
The guys in bus are syrian refugee according to what they say.
All laughing and joking... stuff nightmares are made of 😂😂
Nah man the bus seemed funny and friendly.... Two dudes from syria randomly trying to communicate with a French dude on a bus in Lebanon
You sounds very weak
Baalbek is historically an incredible area and I just think that with rife unemployment criminality has increased. It's tragic. Lebanon is a beautiful country. Love the people but I haven't been there recently. Hope you safe now!!
I just returned from a solo trip to Lebanon. I took mini busses up through the coast and to Baalbek by myself. I loved the country and the people. Unfortunately they are struggling very badly right now with hyperinflation and the energy crisis. Even then, I felt safe. The only time that I felt uneasy was in Baalbek. I understood that it is an area controlled by Hezbolla before I went, but the city just had a different feel to it. More lawless. Anyways made it back safely and can't wait to return to Lebanon. I really hope their situation gets better soon.
Still it's an awesome country to visit
@@KinoYves Definitely! Those ruins are amazing!
I am very sorry and sad, Eve, because of what happened to you in terms of deception, theft and vandalism, but make sure that every country has good people and really bad people.
I really wish you good luck in your adventures and your beautiful travel, which we really enjoy watching, and return to your country well❤❤❤
You are lucky. I was kidnapped in Mali and lost my trike and all my equipment. And I was kidnapped for 20 months. I lived for 20 months in the Sahara desert under a tree with chains on my feet at night.
I just have just heard you talking about it in a video. That was a very extreme experience, glad you made it out at some point.
Sorry for that. West Africa is generally safe despite what is happening these last years.
That sounds like quite a adventure. I'm glad your safe now. 🙏
@@hellohello8556 yes One of greatest adventure of my life
@@kolobagale3779actually the east is the safe side and generally the west of Africa is dangerous
What a problem that could have been. You did well to escape. God be with you, AND KEEP YOU SAFE!
sorry for what happened to you, be more careful next times, best wishes !
Yes, I am more careful now.
In the previous video I saw I was shocked how people are friendly and open, and during this video I understood how just a one scoundrel family can leave bad experience about the whole country, we have to be сareful
Friendly until you put the money away...let's be honest
Exactly, certain communities have it ingrained within them to appear truthful knowing full well they will st@b you in the back at the same time
Youve got guts mate. Love your videos. 8 years of of my life in the Army, ive learned long ago that humans are scum in general. Since the dawn of time. Unfortunately all the good in this earth has always been outdone by the bad. Take care out there. Stay safe always aware brother. 🤙🏾
Well defenitely not me. I am very religious and wouldn’t harm anyone or steal a penny from someone. If this guy came as a tourist to my country I would invite him and offer him all the hospitaly I have to offer
Your assumption that most of humanity is inherently bad is dangerous
Right things you are saying
اعتقد ان الجيش قد اثر بطريقة تفكيرك ربما لانك قتلت احد او قتل احدهم صديقك في الجيش فاصبحت تكره البشر
@@rakpak8290 you are one of the light of good in this world brother. And everyone should follow the same. 🙏
It's good you escaped with your life and I know you have prepared for this kind of risk and in any case it's part of the adventure and you have nothing to lose really.we are happy you are still in one piece and sharing your beautiful experience with us🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
These people should need ro be reigned in. I'm sure the locals know who they are. Shame on these criminals! They are giving the nice and kind people of Lebanon a bad name and may deprive them of tourist revenue. It still would not stop me from going there. Bad experiences can happen in any country. I'm certain the people of Lebanon are disgusted with this behaviour.
Alleine so weit weg von zuhause kann gefährlich sein ! ❤️
I am from rwanda and I am happy that you are safe in rwanda
Wow. For a moment I thought I was seeing Ricky Martin vlogging! ...You've got some great videos amigo. New follower here :)
I am glad that you are safe. I think you should do some research before going to any area because some areas are safer and better than others. Such as in LA or any other city, some areas are so dangerous, and some others are safe.
Seem like you got one of those valuable life lessons where you gain experience but escape virtually unharmed with just the shock and a few dollars lighter. This will keep you safer in the future.
Very true
Glad you made it out of a hairy situation. That was terrifying episode.
God bless you man, take care, be vigilant moving forward.
Sorry to hear that mate. My family always tell me to be vigilant when going out that way.
You're a kind and open minded person. Unfortunately, people take advantage of that. BUT, nice survival skills man. You didn't freak out and got the fuck out of Dodge.
I’m so sorry for what happened to you, I believe this happened for a reason so that you take it as a lesson to not trust everyone who shows friendliness to you and invites you to their house. Btw the first family that you met in Lebanon were super nice.
Indeed, lesson learned
You know I was wondering if you ever had any problems like this as i watch you're videos and travels the thought entered my mind untill I came across this video and you having that terrible experience well I am glad that you're okay and always gave you're guard up because you never know.
Please be careful because your safety is important to us 🥺🙏🏻
Hey. That's a crazy video to watch I really felt for you.
To be honest as a Lebanese I wouldn't think about going to the rural parts of Bekaa even though I have friends who reside in Beirut but originally from Bekaa and invite me there but I politely decline.
You were very lucky to be honest that the outcome was only damage and theft because they're not only thugs but the area is completely outlaw and its VERY dangerous. The outcome could have been much much worse.
My humble advice is to be careful where you're going.
Oh yeah, I am very happy of the outcome. Somehow I managed to escape with just a few "scratches", so to say.
It's gonna take one of these youtubers to die and then everyone will stop believing in tourism for these countries full stop. It's a shame. Please be careful
I thought Bekaa is safe
@@daniyalbbd5281 the place could be safe, its the people that make it dangerous and how often you will face this shitfaces that think they are smarter, i feel bad for you and as a Portuguese living in France i recognize your french accent eheh safe trips and you are brave sir
yes exactly like not going to the ENTIRE middle east would be a good idea...
Brother - don’t allow anyone to strong arm you. I’m glad you got away, but it makes us tourist an easier target.
Much love.
What a crazy situation! However that kid Sulaiman, what a legend!
الحمد لله على السلامة!
I am glad you managed to escape safely. They might not just rob you, but kidnappings for ransom are becoming a common occurrence in Beqaa/Baalbeck region. The riders in the bus were trying to tell you they are Syrian refugees. Hope you stay safe and well in your future trips.
Kidnappings, wow... that's very bad. Yeah, good that I managed to escape. It was a good lesson, now I try to be more cautious.
Hopefully there's a Liam Neeson of CZcams that can make a video of rescuing you if you get kidnapped
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Ohh..what a great culture....ever wonder why we live better, longer.....?
@@Jughead24 its country with falling economy so expect everything and every country had its negative
Çok geçmiş olsun Yves !
The People in the taxi Good Folks. And that Kid All the Best to you Young Man. Keep Safe Mate
From my extensive travel experience I always keep my money on me. I'm so sorry you came across those low lives, but thankfully you outwitted them.
great content just stumbled uppon you being in iraq and was very interested in how it looks from real eyes perspective, so i watch you channel and see that you were in town where i live Ljubljana :)) take care be safe
10:00 That was the biggest RELIEF MOMENT
I am addicted to your videos...super job👍
Me too😅😅😅
I’m really sorry my friend, I’m happy ur safe I really love ur channel I watch it after work lol I’m happy u got better experience in my country EGYPT 🇪🇬, but never judge country based on two ppl . Keep ballin 😎
Well, of you had watched his Egypt episodes,it ends in the same way
@@ponyclub3198 I believe you, Scammers are everywhere
travelling alone is dangerous, lucky you got away unhurt. Take care Mr Yves
I am sorry for what happened to you in Lebanon. The good news is that they did not harm you and you are fine now
Indeed, in the end I was lucky enough to escape unhurt.
Hello, Not all people are bad people. Good thing you got away from them. Be careful who you meet & trust. Always stay around where there is a lot of people and don't go alone with anyone. Continue having a nice trip.
I can feel the fear and worries in your voice 😢
هذا الفرق بين العراق وبين باقي الدول عندما زرت العراق تمشيت في اسوء الاماكن ولم يتعرض لك اي شخص لاننا بلد امن
Sad to see, but of course no country is bandit free. Glad you're safe.
Thanks for sharing this video!
Ooh 😢 be careful out there, it's really dangerous.
Glad that you're safe to tell the story. And it's good to know which places to avoid visiting. Such places are harming themselves, because less tourists will go there in the future. Seems like this place is not as friendly and safe as for example Basra in Iraq.
despite this difficult experience in Lebanon , but when the police in Egypt prevented Mr. Yves from riding and using his bike and detained him for a while in the hotel , he described Iraq as one of the most dangerous countries in the world even though he was not exposed to such a situation during his stay in Iraq , on the contrary , the security forces hosts him in their headquarters when it was late and escorted him with their car to safety .
Why do you think he is doing that? I don't think he has bad motive about Iraq or gain anything by saying bad things about Iraq.
@@AbiyeKetema I don't know what his motives are.
@@loksterization look I agree about saying things about those guys bad things based on assumption or suspicion especially blasting them on the web. From reading some of these comments most locals agreed with him until you said something. I don't think he is meaning bad about the place in general, he is only showing his frustration and fear about what happened to him.
You should be careful who you trust wherever you go. Also, whichever country it is, be careful! You need a local travel companion!
Lebanon is extremely bad these days, people are hungry, in pain and broke!
Yes he's dumb to even come to lebanon at such a time and not just that he want to like the most dangerous zones in the whole country like he fucked up bad.
Let him let him he will see with his own eyes !
They don't look broke at all and they have plenty of food. Let's be real. They are just scumbags.
I hope that they don't check out your vlogs and note of your comings and goings. Such ppl can never be trusted. That's so scary and worrying! Glad that you came out safe and for the better in the end.
Really sorry to hear this 😢😢
Wish you all the best for rest of your trip. From watching all this I don't think those guys planned anything bad for you. If they did they would have done it. However someone did stole your money and your fear of unknown was justified. I did share of my own travels long ago, money and documents were always kept in small traveling pouch on my chest, exept when I showered. Your journey is entertaining even without major drama. Most attractive aspect of your video travel journal is for viewrs to see goodness in random people you met in all these different countries. Keep it going!
Thank you, and as you saw in my first videos with them (as long as I was oblivious of the stealing and the sabotage), I never had the intention to show anything bad about them, so I do prefer to show when I meet good people. But I also don't want to falsely show that everyone is good in this world, so if something bad happens to me, I will show it as well.
Regarding this video, I really think that most of the family was genuinely nice, especially the parents, but also all the neighbors. And stealing is something very very bad in Islam, that's why, in my mind, as long as all my stuff was in the house of the parents, the guys were not able to take anything from me except some cash, because their parents would have kicked them out of the house if they would have taken other objects. So in the house, I was completely safe, thanks to Islamic rules.
So the stealing did not scare me, it just showed me that they were not good people. What scared me a lot is the fact that they cut my rack. They obviously cut my rack with a purpose (you don't cut someone's rack just for the fun of cutting it). If my rack is cut, then I can't carry bags anymore on my bike, then I will need someone's help to carry my bags to go to Baalbek or somewhere else, and then someone who has guns, who already took money from me, will help me, and will be with me and all my stuff, far from the eyes of the family... and that is very scary.
So even though this area seems lawless, these people do have a law, it's the Islamic law, and for me, cutting my rack was their way to meet me away from the eyes of the Islamic law (in this case, their family, their neighbors).
Well, that's why I felt the urge to escape.
And just to add something that Westerners usually don't know, a good Muslim will always be nice to a traveler, because respecting and entertaining a guest is very important in Islam, the Guest somehow helps the Host connect to God.
ياالهي كم انت شخص لطيف ومتواضع ومحترم.. شاهدت الفيديو السابق واحسست ان هناك شيء ما يُخطط لك
على المرء ان يكون حذراً.. تملك قلباً طيباً.. اتمنى ان تكون أكثر حذرا في المرات القادمة. اتمنى لك التوفيق
ترفع لك القبعة لكل ماتحمله من انسانية داخل قلبك الكبير ❤️
Oh my God, what a kind, humble and respectful person you are. I watched the previous video and felt that something was being planned for you One has to be careful. You have a good heart. I hope you will be more careful next time. I wish you success Hats off to you for all the humanity you carry inside your big heart ❤
Yes, thank God you managed it to escape, i am veey glad,,,,, your life matter more than money❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
You are in the lands that preach peace enjoy
They would have probably recommended someone to fix your bike when you noticed it , then charged you a fortune .but you noticed , never said anything and left before their plan went into action. I glad you were ok in the end .
That does make sense, it could have been the outcome.
Well I haven't checked the rest of the videos of this incident but let's just say that I believe that karma will keep up with them faster than you ride. For any Lebanese people or authorities in the area taking notice of this, please pay them a visit and explain how disgraceful was what they did or planned to do to their guest who was at their mercy. Glad you're safe.
True, in the end, they will pay for what they did during a long time.
Glad you're okay.
You did the right thing to get out of their asap and relax for a couple of weeks.
I am glad that you escape from dangerous people they are bad people not poor at all, true poor people are safe people, but that is a part of adventure at least you have what to talk one day to your kids or grandsons. Your really big adventure wish you best
Thank you!
Wow I am sorry you had to go through this. i am now intrigued if they will see that video lol. Did they contact you afterwards? Love to hear more about this story
They did, and I received a lot of insults from those who hosted me, but interestingly, no reaction at all from the greater family of the neighborhood.
@@KinoYves wow so they denied it. was in Lebanon with my non Lebanese wife, and even I was too worried to take her there. Glad you made it out safe!
@@KinoYves what insults did they say to you? Did they admit they stole from you?
You're a kind and open minded person. Unfortunately, people take advantage of that. BUT, nice survival skills man.
Glad your ok my friend
That was fucked up, but you did the right thing getting out while you could. Definitely a close one.
It's disgusting that a man cannot get on his bike and go out for a ride. I've just started cycling myself I've attached a seat post where my pump goes just incase someone tries something. Stay safe brother
Keep it up, go ahead, all of you
La hospitalidad es sagrada en esa zona del mundo. Considera que la familia que te dio su acogida no es probable que te robara. Lo más probable es que ese daño o mal te lo hizo alguien ajeno o malintencionado que quiso dejar mal a esa familia haciéndote daño a ti.
it's entirely possible, and should be considered as well.
you should ride through the beka valley if you ask me
This guys wild, like straight out of a movie
"they robbed me" also: "ppl are so kind here" :D strong mental very positive
Hello again, Yves: I wrote to you yesterday about a later video and now I find this one today. I am so sorry you had to experience the fear and panic of what happened to you. I think you had a good strategy though. Well, we all know all people cannot be fine - but at least the majority are. There are few things more resiliant than the human heart and spirit. Your later videos certainly show this truth. All the best to you always. D
Yes, there are a few bad people everywhere, and you can't always avoid them. And in the end, I did enjoy very much my journey in Lebanon.
Thank you
@@KinoYves Thanks very much for your quick responses. D
I'm so sorry Yves for what was happened to you.. I'm lebaneese (muslim shiit) and I tell you that hospitality is a high value in Lebanon (all lebanon).. those guys are thief.. but the people in baalebek are so good, also in Mountaign, Tripoli, Beirut, Daheye, South of lebanon like Nabetieh, Tyre.. so I hope you can visit Lebanon another time and meet other real honest and good people.. "mes saluts" Yves
La ville du Baalebek est hors du danger.. je suis du Sud.. bien venu au Liban 🤗
Merci, and except this experience, I had a great time in Lebanon.
@@KinoYves 🌷
You will make it someday to be a very famous youtuber , much love from kuwait
Thank God that you escaped and are ok.
Sorry man for this bad experience it could happen anywhere im lebanese and I wish that wouldn't happen to you 😔 stay safe My friend 🙏 ❤
Indeed, bad luck... now I am more careful.
Im sorry that you had this experience bro... I can ashore you that they are wanted and abandoned by ther family....
Lebanon contains slums like every country around the world...
You must have a local guide with you it will make your trip and the videos more interesting and allot safer :)
Btw : those people in the van was serian refugees and they ask you to go to ther camp... I didn't like ther behavior but what you can do!!!
Anyway.. Please stay safe and all the best... Good luck
The most important is u are still safe and do not fear dear god always here to protects a good persons always do make a prayer still be strong were ever you go sir..😇🤗😇
I certainly hope you carry protection....
I wouldn't travel the way you do without it ...
Stay safe Yves ❣️
That would restrict access to many many countries.
My grandmother had to cut 2 of her Lebanon trips short due to bombing in the area. Always found it slightly terrifying how nonchalantly she would say these things " they drop the bombs, make an explosion 🤷♀️ I go "
I'm not an Arab but but I know Arab people are very respectful for their guests, and they offer you anything they have. That's why the lady was offering you many food
agree with that
Lebanon is land of thugs
Baalbek is very known for situations like this. Its like going to the bronx except no hoodies and bandanas. Be safe man. Lebanon is usually a very friendly country
Im happy u still alife 🙏Ihad a bad memories too in beirut, never ever visted again