First Visit to the Country that Sold Me A Passport
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I'm probably too late for this, but I just want a flight back home to New York after being trapped in Myanmar for 3 years and having to live in hiding from the military for 2 years.
Basically I was working here for a short contract and was in a warehouse accident just before COVID really spread. My business visa expired in May of 2020 (3 years ago) because I was unable to work after reconstructive surgery and a month in the hospital, and in order to extend a business visa you need a company sponsor. Well I had a falling out with my former employer because they would only pay a small part of my medical bills despite the accident being their fault - I fell through some rotting floorboards of their warehouse while working and onto a metal machine below, shattering my upper arm into 6 pieces and injuring my back. So due to our falling out, I couldn't get sponsorship from them and I couldn't get a new job because I was bed ridden.
The visa expiring wouldn't have been a big deal, immigration couldn't help me, but the government put it a notice saying that anyone who overstayed because of the border shutdowns and airport closures for COVID would not face penalties. That was the civilian government.
In February 2021, the military took power in a coup, and by the time they reopened the borders it was clear they were jailing foreigners for overstayed visas. They also arrested at least I've foreigner for not having a recently updated residency form, which I have not been able to get since my visa expired. So basically if I try to leave it I'm caught here in looking at a 5+ year prison sentence. Most foreign prisoners have picky served a few months or weeks of these sentences (in terrible conditions) before being released early when the junta needs to make themselves look better. The whole thing is just a political game.
I could possibly smuggle myself into Thailand without external help, either by a multi-day fishing boat, or over land with the help of pro-democracy rebels, but then I have a problem with the Thai officials for having illegally entered into Thailand (though a much smaller problem).
Like I said, in guessing I probably missed this anyway, but if you guys have any connections into Thailand who could smooth things out for me if I could manage to get myself that far, that would be amazing. I want to see my Nana one more time while she's still alive and somewhat coherent, and I want to meet my first niece and see the rest of my family, and not be living in fear 24/7.
I know it's a longshot, but I figure you guys must have extra good fixers all over the world, and you made the offer to fly someone to their dream destination, and right now my dream destination is home, despite even having a fianceé here who has been great at keeping me held together, but I could be more help for her just working part time a little in the US and sending her money, since the dollar goes so far here, and then I can come back here when the rebels win the revolution in maybe another year or two. I can't live like this never leaving my apartment and not knowing when I'll ever see my family again.
The US Embassy has not been helpful at all and just told me my only option was to turn myself in to immigration, as if this was my fault.
My dream destination is CZECH REPUBLIC. I never have been out of Asia and never had travelled to Europe before. I guess its my long time dream for me but I have not been able to save for I have been helping my 10 siblings once in a while. By the way I am the youngest. But I take so much pride on helping them out. I would like to share my lige and travel with you as well. Soon!
I will
This episode feels like you are just making a joke of the stuggle that millions , if not billions of people go through to access something that a few take for granted and don't even have to think about. You had a problem so you just threw $150,000 plus at it, a sum which is more out of reach than heaven for most people. There are really no words to express the injustice of this passport scam we are facing in the world right now. We are all humans, born equal but as soon as we enter this world now, we get our rights taken away from us. Most frustrating of all is that immigration is a new and horrible invention, humans have travelled for millenia and immigration was not necesary. Freedom to travel is a human right as long as you can move you should not be restricted from going anywhere. The passport and visa issue is a matter of life and death for a lot of people nowadays and it is one of the biggest forms of segregration still going on in the world. One rule for one set of people and another rule for others. There is no logic (despite how they try to convince you) to how countries decide their entry scam, it is just a rip off and there is no independent adjudicator to turn to. People lose life savings on immigration matters and families become destitiute not to mention the heartbreak and all manner of mental illness that families go through due to years of separation and some can even lose touch forever. The biggest lie they like to tell is that they need to keep their resources for theirr own citizens that is why they need to keep others out and its ususally the countries who were plundering nations, who now need to protect their resources for their own citizens. Then if you finally manage to jump all the hurdles, risk life and limb to travel, they ask you why can't you stay in your own country? Well I could ask you the same question, why didn't you stay in your own country from the start? Why do you get to decide you can explore the world but now get to make a rule that actually only certain people are allowed to explore? Whatever I know its a pointless argument.
Helo brother
Which agency did you use to acquire your St Kitts passport?
Thanks
finally seeing Ammar to be able to do this with zero stress is indeed, heartwarming.
@Leaked Videos bollocks
so many years watching these guys grow and I am more then in my feelings for Ammar
He cries about everything
He is from rich family who can afford to pay for St Kits passport. Majority of Egyptians are not so privileged.
@@americannightmare2109 that he does 😂 but still, it doesn't mean we can't be happy for him right? 😁
This is such a beautiful story
Super
Nicr
THUMBS UP
THUMBS UP
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Was born to a Filipino mother and a Malaysian father, the marriage didnt went on papers. Was stateless (someone without citizenship) for almost more than 20 years. That is why i feel the feelings of Amar in his journey of getting alternate citizenship. It was really touched watching the video. I know what it felt like to live without or with limited citizenship rights. It was never easy. Managed to sorted the citizenship problem and got it last year. Havent had the chance to fly to another country. I hope one day i can visit the home country of my mother, which she has been talking about it since i am young. Hopefully I’ll get there someday.
Of course, you should pay a visit someday, a fellow Filipino here. Just curious, what citizen are you now?
@@felnettestevencaunca-herre8150 this person clearly said that "visiting my mother's home country" therefore knock yourself out with that information
Hi, Malaysian here. So, let me confirm that you are Malaysian now?
@@asafemi9214 yes
@@felnettestevencaunca-herre8150 Malaysia
Coming from Nigeria, raised in an underprivileged family. I got the opportunity to travel for the first time this year at 28 years old. Getting the visas were hell, scammed by travel agents. I live in kazakhstan now as an international student on a little funding. My greatest fear is still how i can get visas to travel to other countries during and after my studies. Its sad that some of us are born without freedom, but we hope to give our all in life to give our children the freedom we seek. I truly understand Amar, and the Yes theory team are great guys. I immediately went to St Witts and Nevis website but i saw the citizenship was by investment. I hope one day, the universe will smile on me too😊
never surrender bruh !
Applying visas is nothing, never ever goto agents. Always point out , which is the official website for that destination country and just follow the process, terms and conditions and eligibility and just apply. You can save a lot of money if you applying directly through official website of that respective country.
I’m a resident of St Kitts and Nevis and was surprised to see to this video. It’s great to see that you guys loved the country I grew up in. I haven’t travelled much and would love to go Japan. Much love from SKN 🇰🇳❤
As someone from Japan, who now wants to go to St Kitts and Nevis, I really hope you make it to my motherland
ayeeeeee
@@et8603 swap lives rn
Swap places
@@et8603 may be you both can host each other
I’m sure I’m not the only one but I literally cried watching this video. Ammar’s story hit too close to home. I moved to the United States 10 years ago from a country in Central Asia called Uzbekistan, I was born and raised there and didn’t want to leave but my parents thought it would be for the best. Not realizing that we would run into the immigration issue, where as soon as I got my American citizenship I could no longer go back home. It’s been 10 years since I’ve seen my family and it pains me every day. Luckily now with the new president in Uzbekistan they eased the laws and it became more possible, the issue now is the plane ticket is extremely expensive for me or any of my family to afford. But despite the American passport making it impossible for me to see my family for 10 years, I’ve definitely been taking advantage of it. I became a part time traveler, I’m 26 years old and I travel solo to countries I’ve never been before. Learning about other cultures, languages, lifestyles etc. Just two months ago I came back from a trip to Finland where my literal dream came true, I saw the northern lights. Thank you, Yes Theory for not only making amazing content but also being so encouraging and touching our souls in the way that you do. We love you guys❤
Congrats on your American citizenship. If you may, can you elaborate why you can't return to Uzbekistan? Does Uzbekistan prohibits dual citizenship or do you need to do national service in Uzbekistan as well?
Hi? How did you obtained USA citizenship? Could you elaborate it?
@@matteoclementi family immigration, my dad is American. I was 15 years old so my parents made the decision for me. They thought it’d be best and I’d have more opportunity to grow here, just wish they did more research at the time and realized that since Uzbekistan doesn’t allow dual citizenship I wouldn’t be able to return home and see my family for 10 years because of it, and how much it would affect me later on
St. Kitts has a pretty neat flag! The green symbolizes the islands' fertile land (the Kalinago originally named St. Kitts, Liamuiga, meaning "fertile land"), the red symbolizes the bloodshed against slavery and colonialism, the yellow represents the nation's continuous sunshine, the two stars represent the islands and hope and liberty, and the black symbolizes the people's African origins. Besides Hamilton, something else the islands are famous for is being the home of the viral alcoholic vervet monkeys that the BBC once showed on Weird Nature. Vervet monkeys aren't native to the islands, they're originally from Africa and snuck on ships. They adapted there by eating sugarcane, but they just love to snatch people's drinks right on the beach!
Ok?
Thank you I appreciate people like you ❤
@@sofiadaddario2634don’t be rude.
Seeing Ammar's airport experience was so nice :') he was so happy and must have felt so good after having been treated with so much disrespect for so long.
"I dont think this is a moment to give up. I think its a moment to regroup, and trying to look at what our options are" that gave me goosebumps
11:46 "we are 4 friends from 4 different countries" 😂
One of the gayest moments in the vid
As someone that is planning on moving to St. Kitts for Medical School this video helped me see how beautiful it is as well as how kind their people are. As a fellow Caribbean gal I hope this is a good experience. I will also add that this whole starting med school and moving has brought me a lot of discomfort, anxiety and doubts. I will take your messages of “seek discomfort” as a sign from the universe telling me to go ahead and not have fear, but to welcome the experience with love. Thank you. ❤
did you move
This inspired me - I’ve booked a holiday to St Kitts a a direct result of watching this story ❤🇰🇳
Yes theory shows me more of the world than all my geography teachers combined
I mean, that is just completely false.
Teachers teach a subject in a general matter.
Yes Theory shows very specific moments in time or explain small matters which you don't need in the future.
can’t agree there 🤣
@@fornostios8970 how can you say it’s false when teachers would pull down a map point to a country and mention the capitol and then move along. Never any footage or video no landscape views, nothing about the peoples. Just here’s Yugoslavia the 7 regions within the federation and how it’s proximity to the balkin sea and then move on to another country.
Yes theory will fly to the former republics and walk you thru their history meet some Croats or Serbs or Albanians so the geography of the nations and literally show us more than any of our geography teachers did. Sure I can name you a bunch of nations and their capitols around the globe but if we don’t know much about them than it’s false of you to say the teachers do a better job at this.
You must be a piss poor teacher who took this personally.
As an Egyptian , I was crying throughout the whole video as I will never be privileged to even be able to afford this passport and that everything is really hard and I have to work 100x harder to be able to even dream of traveling and the amount of unfairness and sadness I am feeling now is crazy 💔
May allah bless you ❤️
Why? You don't have to serve in the military
@@dstein3597 Money and passport
Don't feel bad many, many, many, people can't afford to travel, even with a better passport.❤
This is why I think this video is disgusting! He should have done his military service.
As a 46 year old disabled veteran presently laid up by injuries, watching Yes Theory really drives home how much life I've lost, and how things really need to change inside of me to learn how to live again. As beautiful of a life that Thomas and Ammar are living, it still hurts to watch, knowing my life has been wasted, and I am no longer capable of such REAL experiences. Maybe in my next life.
Your life was not wasted my friend, wherever you are from I thank you for your service.
As long as you’re still alive there is hope my friend.
Jesus is will heal you my friend have faith nothing is impossible for god and with god❤ don’t loose hope Jesus have plans for you to prosper not to harm reach to him I’m sure he’ll heal you ❤love you ❤
Have you thought of trying astral projection?
I'm from Tunisia and we have 34 visa-free countries we could go to ( i can't even go to Egypt without a visa, which would be freaking great cause I'd love to explore everything Egypt has to offer) it's really frustrating. I totally get how Ammar felt. I'm so glad you made it man and I hope you see your family soon! and honestly anywhere in the world would be great to see especially Australia
It’s interesting because for me tunisian visa is something quite expensive as much as schengen visa
for us Tunisia is a beautiful country ! you can try moving out for work may be
just a suggestion
Born and raised in the most remote parts of Kenya, Africa, I struggled to meet my basic needs. Despite the fact that I enjoy travelling, I have never had the opportunity to travel outside of my country due to financial constraints. My dream destination is China; the country has many exciting adventures that I would like to experience. YesTheory has been my greatest motivation since discovering this channel. After watching your video with WIM HOLF, you inspired me to face my health problem, asthma, which I have had since I was a child.
I was gonna say where I wanted to go but seems like you need it more than me.
using my dream destination entry to hope this person to be selected. I hope you get to experience the world outside of Kenya soon! You would be welcomed by me in the USA!
You'll be in China, friend. Greetings from South East Asia.
as someone who has been able to travel, I as well use my entry on you brother. I have faith you’ll get selected and I hope you the best in China.
Good luck ✌️
this is really heartwarming. thanks for sharing!
Weh bang leo😁
Eh bang Leo dong
So happy for you Ammar ♥️ I'm holding a Malaysian passport & after you share your story, I realize how privilege we are 🥺 Wish everyone who is kind can travel happily 🤍
This episode came to me "by accident" and hit my heart, as I seek my own second passport in another country. Thank you for sharing the journey.
When you said "I don't think this is a time to give up but it's a time to regroup." I can't think of more appropriate words for everyone right now.
💚
The country I've been dreaming of going to since 2014 is India. The reason is that I met an Indian guy on Facebook and we have been friends ever since. I am from little town of Lithuania, India seemed soo exotic to me! Over the years, we both grew together talking about our cultures, our backgrounds, starting families and growing professionally. I started to admire Indian culture so much thanks to Raj!For me personally, he is the person who has walked with me through the most difficult paths of my life, who has supported me emotionally, even though he was in another part of the world, I still felt I had him completely in my life. And that connection is still there. He will always be important to me, even though we don't talk every day, but he has a part of my heart. I know that one day, no matter what happens, we will meet so that we can look into each other's eyes, not through a screen. ☺️
Why don't you send him an invitation letter to visit Lithuania?
Ur so welcome to India.. and guess what u got a new friend from India... Feel free to contact me when u reach India 🇮🇳
im half lithuanian
You should meet him first in person. That's all I can say.
@@shreevardhanmundhra7461 Haha! Thank you for the comment! That's what I want! But we're not a long-distance couple! We're just friends, it's just that our connection hasn't faded after all these years, even though he's newly married and I'm building a life with a wonderful guy! 🤗 I just want to meet a person who has had such a big positive impact on my life. Finances and life events just didn't allow it.
makes a heart feels warm , thank you for what you did for him
If only there was a way for everyone we understand the pain THANK YOU
Congrats on your passport!! I really like your philosphy and enthusiasm. You set the bar high for going out of your comfort zone. I would like to see you do it for longer. You have a huge platform and you all have that x factor, please use it for damn worthy subjects like social issues, not just travel and fun. Keep having fun thou, it doesn't always have to be serious issues, even if you do a 3-5 min segment on a serious issue. You're artists, and art is about issues and advocacy.
As an Egyptian who has gone through similar experiences, I truly feel Ammar's pain. Good for you Ammar, congratulations!
As for my dream destination, I have always wanted to go to Tromso, Norway and see the northern lights!
Tromso is such an amazing place! I went there last month and unfortunately didn't see the lights but it's such a beautiful place.
Anywhere in the north of the Northern Hemisphere features the Northern Lights like here in Calgary Canada for example!
Went to Tromsø in October, but it was rainy and cloudy all the time
Wow! Really love how you’ve incorporated Stefan into the group. His vibe is off-the-chart positive!
This is so heartwarming to watch, especially the person who helped you guys. My new motto in life is "Have no fear."
As someone who lives close to the equator, my dream destination is Svalbard! I'd love to experience cold weather.
It's so amazing what you guys do, watching your videos always puts a smile on my face and motivates me to be positive at whatever life throws at me. You lot are such an inspiration. Keep it up 👍.
If I had to go anywhere in the world it would be Antartica with my dad as his dad/my grandfather earned a polar medal for his rescue work in polar cravasses, leading to him getting a summit named after him (Mt Wise). To visit this summit or even Antartica would mean a great deal as he died from lung complications early on in my dads life only a few months before I was born. It is so joyous to see Ammar able to fully appreciate the joys of travel without undue stress.
I can’t even afford to go on vacations as I’m an underpaid teacher and mom of 3. I don’t say this as a pity thing but as a THANK YOU for sharing all of your incredible adventures. Sharing the hard time and the insanely beautiful good times. It truly makes me strive to do better in my life and to one day be able to travel with my babies. You guys are changing peoples lives and I hope you never stop shining.
You have such a positive attitude. You will definitely be able to travel with your kids one day. For now, why not mention your favourite destination in your comment. Maybe, just maybe they pick you 😄
Most countries are cheaper than U.S., like Mexico you could save money?
I am so happy for Ammar’s Journey, Stephan joining the fam and more quality Yes Theory content. Thank you for sharing your stories, and bringing us along on your journey. Much love from Canada 🍁
Every episode the stories just keep getting better and better. New Zealand and Iceland seem like two countries with amazing vistas that I have always wanted to visit.
The emotion that Ammar has always shown through this channel has sometimes been tough to watch. To see Ammar so joyous and excited made this video special.
Hi! I'm from South Africa and I've always dreamed of seeing the world. Last week, I went skydiving for my 21st birthday (repping Seek Discomfort obviously). I've been following you guys since 2018 when I was at a point in my life where I was afraid and unconfident in the world and myself. Watching you guys has taught me to say eff it, and ever since I've been doing more and more things that scare me. My parents were born and raised in Apartheid South Africa, the majority of the population was born during Apartheid, and in the country there is still a gaping whole where trust between people should be. I think that Africa has been overlooked by the world and by its own people because of the pain of the past and the deep lack of trust. My biggest dream is to travel around Africa and to learn from it and it's people no matter how much this terrifies me. This being said, I would love to go to Rwanda.
Thank You beautiful souls for bringing me much needed joy in my life. Thank you for filling my heart to overflowing. Thank you for sharing Ammars personal story that moved me to tears. Thank you for making Stephan a permanent team member, he always makes my face have big smiles. Thank you trip coordinaters, behind the scenes team, videographers and film production editors for making me feel like I've just taken each journey with you each time. I especially love seeing the deep gratitude you all have for your bonds of frienship and making life a miracle to experience together. #welldone
I would love to solicit strangers anywhere in the world with all of you.
My bucket list:
Ireland
Germany
Paris, France
Stephan's hometown
❤
Great video, guys! I wanted to share that I'm currently homeless in Sweden and I haven't been able to see my one-year-old child in five months. Watching your videos has helped make my days at the hostel a little easier. Even though I don't have a dream country to go to, I appreciate the positivity and inspiration you bring to my life. Keep up the good work and peace.
Guatemala. I was adopted as a little kid from Guatemala about 8 months old. I have always wanted to visit and explore and experience the culture that I have come from. If not me being able to visit maybe you guys will sometime soon! Ammars story is so moving and really makes me be grateful for the life I was given. So inspiring, love you guys!
My parents are Guatemalan and I've gone so many times. As a kid I didn't appreciate it but now that I'm older it's honestly such an amazing place to visit. I hope you're able to go someday!
I also wrote, another place, for them to pick me but I hope they pick you! Hope you get to see your roots! Knowing where we come from is such an important thing in life! Much love! Nat
My kids are Guatemalan. Their mom was adopted as well. She loved going back when I brought her. Go when you're ready. It is a truly beautiful country and culture.
I just finished a Yes Theory marathon, and then they upload this right after. Yes theory is the best CZcamsrs on the platform, no question.
Welcome to the yes fam
Sidemen mate
I was deeply moved by your recent CZcams video, and the opportunity you're offering to explore a new corner of the world is nothing short of incredible. I couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement and hope when I saw that you're raffling a ticket to travel to a destination of your choice.
For as long as I can remember, Japan has been at the top of my bucket list. The country's unique blend of modernity and tradition, natural beauty and bustling cities, has always captivated me. However, as much as I've dreamed of exploring Japan's vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes, life has a way of getting in the way. Work, family obligations, and other responsibilities always seem to take precedence, leaving little time or resources for travel.
Winning this raffle would be an incredible opportunity to finally make my dream of visiting Japan a reality. I can only imagine the memories, experiences, and connections I would make on this journey. And, more importantly, I know it would be a chance for me to push myself out of my comfort zone, challenge my preconceived notions, and grow as a person.
Thank you for creating a platform that inspires people to say "yes" to life's adventures, and for giving me the chance to potentially embark on one of my own. I'm filled with hope and excitement, and I can't wait to see where this journey might take me.
That guy who helped you on Nevis - some random stranger you flagged down - was amazing!
Everyone you met was an advert for the tourist board! ❤
This brought me to tears, I have watched your journey for many years and I am so happy you got to visit St. Kitts and Nevis. As a Jamaican living in Canada and not being able to see my family for 12 plus years, this cuts really deep. I'm not usually a very lucky person but I am trying to live outside my comfort zone more and more each day. Sooo here goes nothing, my dream destination is Jamaica, to go back home to see my mom, dad and brother and have them finally meet their granddaughter, my baby girl born in 2020. I pray you will be able to see your family soon Ammar without fear, it is heartbreaking to see your tears, be strong❤❤❤❤.
real
You really deserve to be picked, I'll be praying for you and your family and that you will be reunited soon :)
Praying that you will get to see them soon
Hey guys, I am pretty there are plenty of options and beautiful stories here. But I believe this one should be picked. I am already excited for them! And cheering up from Brazil…
It’s my dream that you get back to Jamaica. Much love to you- and God bless you
I'm over 50 and Yes Theory made me realize that I have been wasting my life by always staying in my comfort zone and being fearful. After a health problem I am woking towards making a new life for myself. At first I told myself that I was too old but NO, after seeing a motivational video I now know that age is not a limit, this was also a fear of mine. One of my dreams is to travel but right now I am not financially stable to do so, I am working to improve this. Keep up what you guys are doing (I wish that there was a Yes Theory 20 years ago, my life would have been very different) To all of you reading this....STOP LIVING YOUR LIFE JUST TO EXIST....SAY YES TO LIFE 💕 - my dream is to see the world and I will leave the choice of country to you -
Go to Madeira, its an amazing Island and its not very expensive👍
Yes I am from Chinese .I love my job but I love travelling too . Come on
I'm 62. I have traveled to over 60 countries, have lived in 5, many times on a very tight budget. I'm female, often staying at the cheapest places. Say yes!!!
This is amazing! What is something you would view as "stop [ing] living your life just to exist," I have been struggling to figure that out for myself.
I want to help others, bring valuable impact the world and others net positively without stripping away morals and experience the world with others, but I am not sure how to do that. I am scared of wasting my life the wrong way, but I don't know what the right way is. I am attempting school again because I have no other ideas atm.
What's your plan for your next step?
@@lorrainechittock6333 Wow this is truly inspiring, when did you start traveling?
Coming from South Africa the options for visa free countries are few and far between. After recently acquiring a Portuguese passport through my grandparents who were born there I’ve longed to travel to Portugal and the island of Madeira to see the church they got married in. Hopefully I’ll get there someday. Thanks for always putting out inspiring content to the world 😊
You are amazing guys!!! Ammar - congrats man! This is so inspiring. Me and my wife live in Canada, but originally from Ukraine, (Eastern part of Ukraine, where war started 9 years ago). We are trying to plan a trip to Europe (Italy or Germany), and trying to get our parents, my dad and my wife parents and brother to one of the countries near the boarder to see them first time in over 6 years. It maybe not our dream destination but is our dream to see our loved ones. It takes a lot of logistics and planning. Any input will be greatly appriciated. Thank you for what you are doing. Glory to Ukraine! Glory to Ukrainian Heroes!
You guys continue to inspire me so much. My mom had immigrated to the states when she was eight years old to seek opportunities that she would not have gotten if she stayed in Thailand. I hear what Thailand is like through her storytelling, and how her eyes glisten in joy. She hasn’t been in Thailand over nineteen years, ever since I was born. I hope to take my mom back to her first home before it was the states. With that said, I would like to go to Thailand with my mom. ❤️
Sweet story. I hope she makes it back too,
I love you guys always puts a smile on my face and infectious laughter keep doing what y’all are doing guys ❤
Thanks for sharing
I’ve watched CZcams for 5 years. And it wasn’t until last week that I discovered Yes Theory. My only regret is not finding you sooner! This content is brilliant, beautiful, meaningful, and truly, truly inspiring. My husband and I have cried so many tears over the last week as we have binged the videos. #seekdiscomfort
It's so nice seeing you guys sharing the complete story! Usual CZcams video would me, travel vlog to a place. But you guys took the time to explain the whole situation and how going to Egypt was the actual plan and how it failed. Being one of the old subscriber, Proud of you guys.... And still continuing to pray for Amar... My man should make it!
Love you'll!
Your videos inspired me to get a passport at 33 years old with a toddler. I have avoided discomfort while dreaming of faraway places and obsessively watching travel videos. Yours is the first that has truly lit a fire inside me. I studied French for many years and, afraid of studying abroad, quietly let it slip away. Your videos have shown the importance of connecting with others even with a language barrier. I started taking French lessons again and my dream is to visit Guadeloupe, very near Ammar’s new home country, to speak French with locals and immerse myself in their culture.
You know you're watching @YesTheory when you realise you've been smiling solidly for the entire duration of the film. Keep strong Ammar. We're with you. X
Wow I am so glad that I have come across your page, so inspiring !! Giving us hope. You’ve gained a new subscriber from London. ❤
Been following you guys for a long time and I remember the episode when Ammar wired the money for the passport. Watching this episode really got to me because I've not been home also for 5years getting to 6years now... Seeing Ammar travel to his step-mother land and the excitement and gratitude on his face really made my day. Hope to meet you guys someday and also say YES to seeking discomfort.
Keep doing what you do guys, really inspiring.
I know for a fact I’m not the only one that tears up every time we see Ammar get so close to going home or have trouble at immigration. This was such a wholesome episode ❤ Without a doubt I’ll be a blubbering mess when he finally gets to go back to Egypt 💫💜
P.s dream flight, Africa. Zimbabwe area. I saw a documentary about it where they had a safari lodge along the Zambezi river where the elephants came to eat the mangos off their tree, I’ve been obsessed ever since. Big love guys x
Holy shit, the amount of effort you guys put into a single video is unimaginable. The fact that you can put several thousands of dollars into one small segment of a video just proves that you and your team actually care about what you are doing. Not even just that, but also the videography, the dedication to the camera shots and the film quality is astonishing, and then theres the fact that these heart-warming moments, like Ammar being able to finally travel where he wants and NOT get stopped by an immigration officer is just amazing to hear and great to watch. If I were to pick a place for my dream country to visit, it would probably be Japan, I'd love to go there because of the History, Culture, Cuisine and the general kindness of the public. Even just to learn about the country is astonishing, wither thats the geography - like the huge mountains in the snowy north, or the boiling volcanoes in the heated south, it is all stupidly interesting. Same with the history, like how the last 100 samurais defeated an entire Mongol army, and how emperors have been backstabbed over the many years. I find it amazing. But seriously, I personally think this video is seriously well made, and I am extremely happy for Ammar.
YesTheory has an ability like no other channel to make a person feel, watching this i laughed, smiled, felt gratitude and even with the ending had a tear in my eye.
Thank you
I’m filled with joy for Ammar!! This was such a hearty felt experience for him. I can’t wait to see what’s to come. If I had to choose a place to travel to… my dream destination would be Egypt .♥️🇪🇬
having dated an egyptian who was going through the same immigration process and getting passports I know just how bad everything Ammar is going through is just awful. Being able to see his face being free is absolutely amazing. I cried tears of joy for him. Im so happy for you! Thank you for sharing this.
I’m genuinely so happy for Ammar, it’s crazy how often so many of us forget about this privilege we’re born with but don’t realise. Enjoy this man, you deserve it!
I am so happy for you Ammar. I had a smile across my face the whole time. Thank you for the amazing content over the years! My dream destination would have to be Iceland. Looks absolutely stunning, the geological features are like none other.
The relationship you guys have with each other is so admirable..that's solid brotherhood🇵🇭💕💕💕
This story was truly inspiring. I am a Kittitian and I am proud of how my fellow Kittitians embraced your warmth during your visit. Stay hopefully, Ammar will be reunited with his family.
My dream vacation is a Euro trip. I would really love to visit Paris.
The way you all interact with eachother and with strangers from all over the world is truly inspiring. It keeps reminding us we are here in this life journey altogether. Personally, I have never been out of Europe and it is my dream to go to Costa Rica. When I'm there I would love to help at an animal sanctuary, cherish nature, learn Spanish, meet new people and learn how to surf! Thank you for putting a smile on our face and reminding us how beautiful live can be when you choose love over fear.
Wow what an amazing video. Brought me to tears. You guys are such an inspiration. And the way amar described the yes theory can't get better. Love all of you and really admire from bottom of my heart . Me, my husband and our 3 year old daughter is making a life changing decision and really embodies yes theory as what amar explained...say yes to experience, seek discomfort and going out of your comfort zone and choose from the place of love and not fear. We are in our late 30s and come from south asian background and society always dictates our template of life - go school get a degree, get a job, get married, get house, get a car, have a child, have more child, get a better job, upgrade your car, get another house. Really the cycle is never ending. As we are approaching our 40s we realised what is the point of all these and why can't we create our own template of life that we truly desire. So we have taken a bold decision to sell all our material belongings pack our life worth in a suitcase and travel the world with our daughter and create our own template of life. In 2 years I will be 40 and I want my 40 to be the best 40 of my life living my life of love and growth living my own template and really show that life doesn't stop when you have a child and you don't need to live by other people template of life. We would be traveling south asian countries with our budget but it is our dream to live in a small Italian village for 3 months as a local and really experience the European life. Power to all of you. ❤
Omg Ammar I'm so happy for you dude. As a fellow Egyptian myself I know how much u struggled. Enjoy your freedom🎉 I wish u all the best and I hope I get to experience this freedom one day too
Being from a country that is only allowed by 46 countries visa free i know what Ammar is feeling and can relate to his pain and i wish him the best with his new found passport my dream destination would be Japan and if i get selected would be god sent thank you all for all you do and keep preaching positivity.
I really hope you win this trip, I feel like you deserve it more than anyone else in this comment section. I hope u overcome your limitations of your passport and be able to travel around later in life
You deserve it. I hope you get lucky 🙂
@@jafhu Thanks you are really amazing....
@@EarthWalkerMan Thanks for the wishes you are really amazing
Having been a subscriber for quite some time it's been amazing to follow Amar through this journey I'm so happy he's finally got a passport that can allow him to travel freely. I also wanted to say thank you to Yes Theory you guys got me out of a really tough time in my life and I'm now seeking discomfort, I've started traning for a half iron man at 16 and I'm going on loads of adventures with my friends. This summer I hope to go to Sri Lanka where my parents are from and experience that. From the bottom of my hart thanks again guys and keep seeking discomfort!
So true, Good luck mate
Best of luck with the Iron Man!
Im so happy for Ammar he seems so happy in this video and he deserves nothing but the best! Y’all are Amazing thank you for sharing this video.
I love you guys ❤️ with all my heart. I came across to your channel just recently. For someone who struggled with the same exhausting process of visas over and over again with no family or financial support, this touched me deeply… ❤️ soo happy for Ammar, something not everyone can understand the feeling…
The first video I ever watched of Yes Theory was the trip to Tuvalu. Ever since I’ve fell in love with the concept of traveling to places that no one ever goes, exploring the area, and getting to know the people. Watching you guys inspired me to get a degree in english and embark on adventures, documenting my journey as I go. If I got the free trip I’d truly see no place more fit to go than where my inspiration began: Tuvalu. With somewhat clandestine twist of fate, a boy who grew up in a small town in Arkansas, and watched a CZcams video about a place no one’s ever heard of, would find himself there only a few years later. It would mean the world.
Same dude, first time I watched yes theory was trip to Tuvalu . honestly the best trip vlog I’ve ever seen up to date !
I was about to comment the same 😏😎
Same that was my first video also
Literally crying for Ammar cause he's so kind and wholesome and now he can finally enjoy the world
Salam and Congrats to Ammar and the team.... and a special thanks to Thomas for supporting Ammar as a brother. Keep this love flowing in the air buddies. THUMBS UP 👍
This video brought tears to my eyes, watching Ammar go through this has been so hard but seeing how he was able to go through immigration without a hassle was so exciting. To go to Cancun has been a bucket list or Hawaii as they are both beaches and so stunning in the nature
As a person who lived abroad for 7 years, I cannot even imagine what it would be like to not be able to go back home for so long. I am glad to see you smiling guys. Indeed, freedom is everything. And btw, my dream destination is Patagonia in Chile. I'll get there one day :)
The Patagonia is Beautiful :)
We took a South American cruise along the coast but never really made it to Patagonia. I bet it’s beautiful. Great choice!
This episode made me so emotional, I'm an Egyptian and it's really hard to leave this country's boarders and because of that I've never been anywhere outside of Egypt.
a dream of mine was always to visit Italy for the arts just seeing the sculptors and architecture in pictures gives me goosebumps and to be honest I'm a sucker for Italian cuisine.
I just wanted to say I'm really happy for you Ammar your story is so inspiring and so motivating and I wish one day very soon you'll be able to come back and visit your family and eat a well deserved Molokheya and Mahshy Waraa Enab 😂❤
This is such an eyeopening experience to hear so many, even from the same country that aren't able to travel. I really hope you are able to travel to the places you want to see, experience the world for what it is, and bring your spark to the world. Thank you for sharing this RIA.
You WILL get to where you want to visit one day. Keep pushing forward even when you are pushed back. Never give up!
@@NinjaFrog-nr3bs thank you so much for your kind words you made me tear up ❤️
@@dmaxsba thank you so much dear I’ll always try until the very last breath I have ❤️
@@riasings Awww!!! Also what the heck I checked out one of your covers. Your voice is so strong yet softly focused.
Have you ever been able to consider travelling? I know some about what Ammar has described about his experience, is yours similar?
I was born in the US, but my family is from the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴. The fear they felt every time we went thru a customs booth was transferred down to me. Today, I am 31 and have worked in the airline industry for 8 years, and I still feel that fear when I go thru customs 😅. My dream destination is Madrid, Spain, because that is where my father's dad is from, and I always wanted to go.
You indeed earned a subscriber! With a Nigerian passport, you have no idea the kind of limitations of freedom and also how easily I’m being judged and denied at embassies for damages caused by other Nigerians I don’t even know. My dream is to one day buy a passport that can grant me freedom, I’m so glad I ran into this video cause it was super encouraging. Congratulations to Ammar , his joy was contagious.
It seems fate had a lot to play in Ammars story of investing in a St Kitts passport. The first immigration officer he meets on the beautiful island is so very friendly and welcoming and his name means generous in Arabic. Wow. You just couldnt make that up. Its fab to see you back and cant wait to see your next adventure xx
As a 15-year-old Saudi Arabian girl, I have enormous hopes of meeting people, traveling, and experiencing the unimaginable. I struggle with moving out of my comfort zone due to my social anxiety, but watching your videos has truly helped me take baby steps toward overcoming my fear of being vulnerable and uncomfortable. I'd like to travel alone or with some friends without being able to always rely on my family to make me happy, thus I'd like to make myself happy by going to Barbados.
Always love your videos! Fantastic storytelling and amazing editing! I wonder if Ammar and his family can regroup somewhere in the world and share a journey, which might be an alternative solution and a new video. I and my wife haven't seen our family for more than 3 years after the pandemic. We relocated from France to the USA but never had the chance to go back to China. I also believe that everything happens for a reason but we can always change the perspective we think and live in the moment. I really hope Ammar can meet with his family soon!
To be honest, we always wanted to go to the "Gift of the Nile" - Egypt where the heartwarming Ammar was born XD. It has been a mysterious country to us with rich culture and gorgeous landscapes. Not to mention it has the last standing Ancient Wonder of the World, beautiful beaches, world-class museums, desserts, diving spots, etc.. So many things we can explore there, wish we can go there before we get too old LOL.
I’ve always wanted to explore Italy. Such a beautiful country with interesting people. Yes Theory you rock. Keep inspiring others to choose love over fear.
"I don't think this is a moment to give up, it's a moment to regroup" Thomas you're too wise for your own good. Honestly that quote can apply to many different faucets of life's problems.
I've been a supporter for 4 years now and seeing Ammar finally be able to travel with no stress was so heartwarming to see. From the first video I watched you guys have always preached to “seek discomfort”. As someone who struggles with anxiety who hates the idea of going outside their comfort zone, seeing you guys do what you love to do and spread the message of doing what makes you uncomfortable to experience those adventures, those unforgettable experiences that you wouldn’t have otherwise is truly inspiring so thank you ! I personally have always wanted to go to japan. Since I did a project on it in elementary school I fell in love with the culture and it has been a dream to visit since. Thank you guys for the endless videos that you put so much effort into from all of us !
So happy for you!! St. Kitts looks so beautiful!! Easter Island is my dream destination! I did so many school projects growing up on that little island and I've always dreamed of visiting!
It fills me with joy to see Ammar this happy. I remember the videos where i wished for him to participate, but he wouldn't be allowed to pass the border or couldn't come along because of the egyptian citizenship.
It always broke my heart to see Ammar, this kind, outgoing, and joyful man, to struggle so much, just because of such reasons.
I hope to one day meet the yes theory members in person, somewhere on our earth. Until then, i thank you on here.
The whole philosophy of the Yes Theory team resonates so strongly, in such a positive way. Love not only the places and challenges but they way you engage with locals and support each other. Living in Australia, my dream is to head as far north as possible. I would LOVE to visit Svalbard. To experience life where sunlight ranges from all day to zero would be just so far out of my experience, would be just so, so, incredible. Keep pumping out the adventures, they are inspiring.
❌Dont open this video or you will get cursed
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Give him the flight, Yes theory!
Good choice since no visa required 😊
Thanks for the support 😀With my wife and I being in our 60's, seeking discomfort helps keep us active and interested!
So happy that Staffan is now part of yes theory! He spreads so much joy and he is always the brightest light in the room! So happy that we are able to see him more often through this channel! Go Staffan! 💙🤗
Do you know from what video the clip 0:22 is from? ive been trying to find it in all of their channels but im struggling, Staffan is AWESOME! He so deserves it!
@@claudiaines5916 I think it will be featured in an upcoming video! At least they mentioned that before showing that clip 😁
@@jillvandeklundert3715 yeah that makes sense ahah thanks
Firstly I would like to say to guys is, it is amazing to see that their other humans out there that also trying to make the world a little bit better place for others. I am a positive person and believe that we all need a little bit of happiness in our lives. I am so glad that Ammar has found a beautiful country that he can call his second home. I am from South Africa, I have wishes and dreams as well but would rather ask instead of giving the trip of a lifetime to myself if I would have been chosen. I would request to rather give the money that would have been spent on me and give it to the Baka people to get running clean water for themselves. I would be happier if I could help others that really need it more than I do. Every small change each of us do in the world will make it a better one. As the gentleman said in this video, help others as one day you also will need help when you least expect it. Wishing you guys always safe travels and keep up the great work and content. If you guys are ever want to come to South Africa, sure to give me a call I will try my best to make your trip here a great one.
I've always dreamed of going to Bora Bora! I LOVED this video and cried happy tears through most of it. Thank you for the stories that you share, you are amazing storytellers!
I cried when I saw Ammar's relief on his face. That is what I wished for myself my whole life. As a Turkish citizen, I would like to visit the Greek islands I can see on the horizon without a visa. It takes insane amount of time and money just to get a Schengen visa for a week. Number of places I can visit without a visa is very limited.
You have a chance.
Turkey must RETURN Occupied North Cyprus and you will get a chance to enter in the European Union.
Schengen needs to be protected againts people from third world like Turkey is
This was so heart warming. I've never seen anything more genuine in my life. I've been crying tears of joy seeing this. You all have been a huge inspiration and influence on my life since I was ten. At my job I constantly yell my customers and coworkers to seek discomfort and live their best lives. I strive to bring your message to the world and live it. I am a barista making minimum wage and I don't get many travel opportunities. If I had a dream destination it would be Finland. I am slowly falling in love with a girl from Helsinky that I met while camping with my moms friends. I've sadly never had the opportunity to go and meet with her again. She told me that someday we have to see the northern lights and visit Lapland. Thank you for both helping me out of depression and keeping me seeking love and discomfort. Please it would mean more than the world to go to Finland! 🇫🇮
What you guys have accomplished is outstanding. This is the perfect example on how being a risk taker gets you to places. YES to you guys, for inspiring others thru your guy’s adventures and loving each other so much along the way. It’s so good to see men being so loving and caring with each other.
And ill jump on the Train in case you still haven’t chosen someone! Haha.
New Zeland guys!. On the bucket list since day one.
Congrats ammar! You totally deserve this!
With so many comments, I want to be among the sea, even two months late. Japan is definitely the spot I would love to travel to. It seems like such an amazing place but I couldn't put anything in a number one slot. Simply a place I have never been before. Yes Theory and traveling through my parents has helped me start down a path of diplomacy and learning of the world. So if this happens to be seen, thank you and I would love to talk one day to see your personal perspectives of the world. Because frankly as a local EMT, it's hard to see the good. Yet again, thank you.
As a viewer for an extended period of time, this was beyond heartwarming seeing the smile on Ammar’s face! My dream destination would be Amsterdam. Before my father passed, he promised that he would take me to see his “ most favorite place on Earth”. I really love what Yes Theory stands for and cannot wait to see what is coming up next! Keep Seeking Discomfort Everyone!
Coming from a conservative family I have always been an INTROVERT guy! If you ask my parents, few years back when I used to go out with them I wouldn't even utter a word. After watching Yes Theory and seeing you guys getting rid of your fear of rejections it struck me and ever since then I have been trying to get rid of mine too! It has brought so much positive change in me that I can't even express. It literally brought out tears to my eyes seeing Amar this happy and the amount of positive vibe he carries within himself. As a person coming from India I would love to visit California to hangout with you guys in the Yes Theory house to help me kick my fear of rejection out of the park! Keep making beautiful videos.
My dream trip is Patagonia! I've seen so many incredible photos of the colorful landscapes, the surrounding villages & towns, and I believe it's one of the most beautiful places someone has to see for themselves. I never would have dreamed I'd be physically fit enough for a trip like this, but losing 160lbs over the last 5 years has freed me in so many ways. If I could take this trip, I'd have so much to share about the comparison of experiences traveling in two different body types. What a wonderful opportunity you've presented to your followers!
This was a great video! Even though it was a difficult time for Ammar not being able to travel back to his home in Egypt, he was literally welcomed with open arms in his adopted home of St. Kitts! Also, the interesting fact that Alexander Hamilton was born in St. Kitts made it that more interesting! Happy to watch this video!
I live in London. Was Born and raised here and have never left this little city. Throughout the years I have had many places on my bucket list to travel too. Greece, Sweden, Svalbard... However, I have met this wonderful person through online gaming, we have been talking for almost a year now and I think it's finally time to leave my nest and travel to Germany to meet her. We've always talked about what we'd do when we first meet each other, all the places we would go, all the acitivities there are to do there. Watching Yes Theory videso all these years made me say yes to discomfort and agree to go visit her in the Summer. It is now currently my dream destination to go to Germany as it would be one of the first steps to me being more adventerous, more courageous and of course to meet this special girl.
london little city? london ontario maybe lmao
@@mydogisbailey Was only going for a little sarcasm haha
Your "nest city" London was my first step, like you said. I don't know if you love your city, but I've spent 3 summers in London and I changed completely.
My advice, if I can, is after this experience don't stop. Every summer take 2 weeks to travel the world, and bring your special girl (Traveling in 2 is the perfect number for every trip). Try to visit every year different places and maybe come back in other again. Don't be shy to speak the local language and do not care about making mistakes.
I hope I haven't been boring or annoying to you. Hope you gonna find yourself in Germany (beautiful country btw) and the right girl.
@@lorenzosala6148 That was some fantastic and insightful advice, thank you!
I've always dreamt of visiting and traveling Japan literally for almost 7 years of my life now. But I haven't because of financial issues. And I've watched most and almost all of your videos in my depression state and you guys helped me to overcome it, because of your videos it made me a better person, you guys inspired me to try again in life. Thankyou
If you keep putting a dollar away everyday, one day you will be able to afford the airfares
I can relate to no being able to visit where you are from freely,but I’m happy for Ammar that he had such a wonderful time in his stepmother land
Glad genuine people like Amar finally had a welcoming experience that all his friend always gets, he deserves it.
And his smile is just... contagious.