Inside Argentina's Most Dangerous Neighborhood ($40 per month rent)

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  • čas přidán 7. 10. 2023
  • Going deep into Villa 31 neighbourhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina's capital City. My Patreon (a way to support these videos): / indigotraveller
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    Thank you for watching.

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  • @IndigoTraveller
    @IndigoTraveller  Před 7 měsíci +203

    A big thank you for watching this video, unfortunately as covered in the video, it came to a pretty abrupt end. A big thank you to all my Patreons for their support: www.patreon.com/indigotraveller I will be back soon with another series :)

    • @qrdnk
      @qrdnk Před 7 měsíci +8

      Great to see you´re back, Nick.
      I´m looking forward to watching your next experiences. Take care and thanks in advance

    • @LennyRuizC
      @LennyRuizC Před 7 měsíci +1

      Nick siempre será bueno verte en cualquier lugar, gracias por la oportunidad de guiarte de nuevo, el video es una joya 💎😍, saldremos adelante donde sea que estemos, un abrazo 🤗💪🏼

    • @BabylonCentral
      @BabylonCentral Před 7 měsíci +4

      Damn. That must have been some illness!!! Hope you are fully recovered.

    • @storm2000808
      @storm2000808 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Sorry to hear you got sick but I'm glad you're better now. Another great vlog Nick! Aloha from Hawaii

    • @robobabyv69420
      @robobabyv69420 Před 7 měsíci +1

      yoooooo big fan love your work

  • @VanesaRyk
    @VanesaRyk Před 7 měsíci +667

    I am argentinian, I live in Buenos Aires. Thank you for the respect you showed in this video and for your good wishes. Your words were very touching.

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  Před 7 měsíci +42

      That is so nice to read, much love to Argentina :)

    • @elcubanito2442
      @elcubanito2442 Před 7 měsíci +14

      Argentina is on my Travel List. It appears to be a wonderful country. Much safer than the USA.

    • @BornAHawkEye
      @BornAHawkEye Před 7 měsíci +6

      JAVIER MILEI

    • @tomasmarcataio2066
      @tomasmarcataio2066 Před 7 měsíci +6

      @@elcubanito2442 hehe not at all

    • @snakesonn3590
      @snakesonn3590 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Great comment Vanesa. You are my hero

  • @dexterity_1st
    @dexterity_1st Před 7 měsíci +424

    I like the fact he shows everything, no sugar coating. Good job Nick.

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  Před 7 měsíci +18

      Appreciate that, thank you :)

    • @hunsbergermatt
      @hunsbergermatt Před 7 měsíci +6

      Not exactly...it is a bit skewed but as a blanket statement...partly true

    • @s125ish
      @s125ish Před 7 měsíci +1

      What is sugar coating

    • @Vic47
      @Vic47 Před 7 měsíci +8

      @@s125ish that person meant that Nick is showing those places straight as they are in real life. Not trying to make them look better than they actually are (or worse) - just exactly as they are (with both their good and bad sides), letting you decide what you think about them.

  • @Rs-ot6gw
    @Rs-ot6gw Před 7 měsíci +340

    I’m an Englishman and a few years ago unknowingly walked through Villa 31. I got an overnight bus to the station and Google maps took me through this area when I was trying to walk into the city.
    I got robbed at gunpoint and they took everything - it’s really interesting for me to see this video.
    Thank you!

    • @bettinaceciliasilveira5773
      @bettinaceciliasilveira5773 Před 7 měsíci +26

      Ohhh... Google is your friend.... Facepalm!

    • @SmoothMentality93
      @SmoothMentality93 Před 7 měsíci +38

      You are lucky to be alive I also visted Argentina I had a robbery attempt also but I beat up both thieves … outside of the nightclub area keka I think it’s called in Palermo

    • @dalerojo2.091
      @dalerojo2.091 Před 7 měsíci +31

      ​@@SmoothMentality93 Palermo is a rich and touristic neighbourhood, anyway, usually there are some thieves there mainly robbing tourists (but most times in a non-violent way, like pickpocketing, because it's an area with frequent police presence, street cameras and also private security in some parts). But you were lucky that those thieves didn't had guns.

    • @DizzyMakavelli
      @DizzyMakavelli Před 7 měsíci +8

      Interesting to see how the crime changes from places to places.
      In my city the last place you can get robbed is inside the slums.

    • @ROCKNROLL947
      @ROCKNROLL947 Před 6 měsíci

      So you're British and you feel surprised about robbery and thieving? Hahaha, so that's how it feels?

  • @jorger2020
    @jorger2020 Před 7 měsíci +191

    The contrast between the villa and the upper-middle class neighborhoods located a few hundred meters away is simply brutal. I live in one of those neighborhoods and I had never been able to see the inside of the villa until you showed it. I am very sorry that you fell ill during your stay here, as you say, Buenos Aires has a lot to see, I hope you can return in the future

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  Před 7 měsíci +9

      Thank you, appreciate you sharing your perspective. Much love to Argentina!

    • @atomicfusionvideo
      @atomicfusionvideo Před 6 měsíci +4

      Communism !

    • @Gnashercide
      @Gnashercide Před 5 měsíci +1

      ​@@atomicfusionvideofor who ?

    • @fabianbauza4448
      @fabianbauza4448 Před 5 měsíci

      En ese pais son todos una manga de ladrones del primero al ultimo.

    • @BobstarZzz
      @BobstarZzz Před 5 měsíci

      @@atomicfusionvideoexactly, super socialism. The libtards will disagree, without doing any research. Here we go:

  • @travel9two557
    @travel9two557 Před 7 měsíci +46

    I saw this place literally my last day in argentina after spending 2months. I was coming from chinatown and in the Uber on my way back to my Airbnb I stayed a block away from Obelisco. But as the taxi was driving on the highway I see these huge slums and like houses built on top of each other like the favelas in Brazil I was shocked to see it. I just knew it was “the hood” and rough part of town. Buenos Aires is huge! Glad to see Lenny is back on the channel and made it out of Venezuela after your incredible series a few years ago 👏👏…Venezuelans are literally in every country in South America now lol

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  Před 7 měsíci +4

      Definitely a unique scene with the highway. Great to have Lenny back and thanks for the long time support!

  • @joelb5705
    @joelb5705 Před 7 měsíci +155

    Being Argentine and from Buenos Aires.
    I thank you for showing the reality of the villa.
    Although there are other villas in Buenos Aires that in my opinion are much more dangerous since not even the police enter there.
    I had several friends and acquaintances from my school who are from villa 31 or other villas and they are all very good people.
    As always, great job with your videos.

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  Před 7 měsíci +4

      Thank you so much :)

    • @youtubhi
      @youtubhi Před 7 měsíci

    • @jjdavis7471
      @jjdavis7471 Před 6 měsíci +2

      What areas should tourists stay away from if they are visiting there?

    • @pietrojenkins6901
      @pietrojenkins6901 Před 6 měsíci

      @@youtubhi so is JoeB5705 one of the lucky ones? He lives in a good upper class area.

    • @LTdrumma
      @LTdrumma Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@jjdavis7471 right now 2023, anything inside Capital (Ciudad de buenos aires) youre good. outside that, provincia, there are too many places to mention you have to be extremely aware and have info about the place or not go without a guide

  • @RussellDurose
    @RussellDurose Před 7 měsíci +45

    Good to see Lenny again, I follow him on Insta and knew he had emigrated to Argentina, hope life is better for him.

  • @vbvermont
    @vbvermont Před 7 měsíci +72

    So sorry to hear you got sick! Nice to see Lenny again. Such a contrast between the neighborhoods but very surprised to see the inside of Maria’s place and that it cost as much as it did. As always, there is a mix of situations and opportunities. Thanks for sharing this. Safe travels to you. 🙏🏻

  • @okra3000
    @okra3000 Před 7 měsíci +22

    Argentina doesn't look too bad. I hope can visit sometime soon.

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  Před 7 měsíci +9

      It is great, you should :)

    • @Dom-fw7nz
      @Dom-fw7nz Před 5 měsíci +2

      There are so many areas in Buenos Aires that are the complete opposite of the slums shown in this video, it's a great city with so much history and things to see and do. The food culture is unbelievable, not just Argentinian food but loads of different countries and cultures can be found. Argentina is a massive country too with one of the most geographical diverse landscapes imaginable; you can be walking amongst penguins and doing snow sledding in the South, riding boats around whales in the east and skiing or snowboarding the Andes in the west or exploring desert areas in the North. It's like a mixture of multiple countries from different world regions in one.

    • @leahflower9924
      @leahflower9924 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Argentina isn't really that dangerous though is it my sister lived in Brazil and it's dangerous there but she lived near the Argentina part and she said it was safe

    • @vargasmartin7143
      @vargasmartin7143 Před 2 měsíci +1

      ​@@leahflower9924Buenos Aires is really dangerous.
      People kill to eat here, its rough

    • @1dering1
      @1dering1 Před 28 dny +1

      @@vargasmartin7143there’s levels. I’m guessing you’ve never been in an actual dangerous country.

  • @andrebarramansa2248
    @andrebarramansa2248 Před 7 měsíci +19

    I am Brasilian , and live in Rio de Janeiro..Oh, god what a beautiful and lovely country is Argentina.

  • @jgs1564
    @jgs1564 Před 7 měsíci +7

    Another great video from you Nick. I’m so sorry to hear that you got extremely ill, and I certainly hope you’re well again.

  • @fernandoorjuela8435
    @fernandoorjuela8435 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Great to see you back Nick! Sad to hear you were sick and hope you have recovered completely. Stay safe!

  • @leandrosantti4
    @leandrosantti4 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Sorry to hear about your illness, Nick. I'm glad you're better now. I hope you will be able to come here again and keep seeing and showing Argentina.

  • @dalerojo2.091
    @dalerojo2.091 Před 7 měsíci +40

    That's not even close to be the most dangerous place, is just the most famous shanty town in Argentina because it's very close to the city center of Buenos Aires.
    Also, it has improved a lot in the last decades.
    Inside the city of Buenos Aires there are shanty towns like Villa Zavaleta, Villa 1-11-14, Los Piletones or Ciudad Oculta, that are far more dangerous, and in the metropolitan area that surrounds Buenos Aires (composed by dozens of satellite cities) there are many more.
    Anyway, if you go with locals you can show those places.

    • @tkatrich3
      @tkatrich3 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Yeah it looks functional at least.

    • @aSome1
      @aSome1 Před 7 měsíci +1

      what about Ingeniero Budge?

    • @12484uespicysvideo
      @12484uespicysvideo Před 7 měsíci +3

      He should go to el bajo flores o puerta de hierro, villa 31 is not the most dangerous at all but for this guy everywhere is dangerous

    • @dalerojo2.091
      @dalerojo2.091 Před 7 měsíci

      @@aSome1 ahí o en innumerables zonas más del AMBA tenés villas más peligrosas, lo mismo varias de Rosario y el Gran Rosario.

    • @12484uespicysvideo
      @12484uespicysvideo Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@dalerojo2.091 llega a ir a rosario no sale vivo jajajajaja

  • @akai4942
    @akai4942 Před 7 měsíci +151

    Compared to what you usually cover, the villa seems so tame lmao. Watching this after the haiti videos is surreal. I am from a small coastal town in argentina, Necochea, we don't have villas and it's fairly safe. I'm very ignorant of what happens in these other parts of my country and honestly, I thought it was going to be worse. I get that it's bad and the living conditions are awful, but the housing developments and the guys grilling every friday made me feel better. There is development happening

    • @tomasmarcataio2066
      @tomasmarcataio2066 Před 7 měsíci +18

      La 31 está así por el gobierno de la ciudad, que le quiere sacar la fama de encima. Si querés una villa como la que era la 31 antes, andá a la 1-11-14 en la ciudad, o sino cualquiera del Conurbano sur

    • @674rtfhgf6yhjbhgfcf
      @674rtfhgf6yhjbhgfcf Před 7 měsíci

      La villa 31 es pobre pero no esta TAN mal como suelen decir gente la verdad hay barrios muchos peores en el pais pero en Capital esta suele ser la mas famosa.

    • @grimaffiliations3671
      @grimaffiliations3671 Před 7 měsíci +8

      this is far from the worst place in argentina

    • @ketokeko
      @ketokeko Před 6 měsíci +9

      nah, esto no es lo peor de lo peor en argentina, ni de cerca

    • @ROCKNROLL947
      @ROCKNROLL947 Před 6 měsíci

      So if you are argentinian you should know what your country was years ago and how fucked up is nowadays.

  • @svart_kors
    @svart_kors Před 7 měsíci +7

    Continually love your videos, you go to places I couldn't imagine being brave enough to venture into.

  • @gregoryglen4090
    @gregoryglen4090 Před 7 měsíci +6

    I was in BA 20 years ago after watching Evita. I was warmed by hearing that maybe the places aren’t as bad as some may report. I hope you are feeling better now. Glad to have you back doing your thing. Thanks man.

  • @vintagetriplex3728
    @vintagetriplex3728 Před 7 měsíci +100

    Argentina is not a bad country at all. It's a country where you will be safe as long as you avoid the bad areas just like in any other countries.
    Me and my brother are going to Argentina in January next year. I am looking forward to this trip.

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  Před 7 měsíci +13

      Totally, enjoy the trip ;)

    • @Zei33
      @Zei33 Před 7 měsíci +26

      Not like any other country. Not all countries have places where you’ll be in danger from other people.

    • @daboos6353
      @daboos6353 Před 7 měsíci +26

      @@Zei33 Every country in the world has "bad neighborhoods" that you dont want to go in

    • @impala100
      @impala100 Před 7 měsíci +10

      As someone who traveled here a month ago, it felt just as safe walking through a New York or a Chicago. Lots of pickpockets so be weary of that. Absolutely beautiful city, i hope you enjoy!

    • @facuufernandezz5070
      @facuufernandezz5070 Před 7 měsíci +9

      @@Zei33so there are some countries where people arent dangerous? tell me where 😂

  • @VitorOliveira-tu4lg
    @VitorOliveira-tu4lg Před 7 měsíci +3

    Oh man, absolutely love your channel and love Lenny Ruiz. He’s a hell of a photographer. Thanks for having him back on your channel! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @nateb8282
    @nateb8282 Před 7 měsíci +20

    Wow was not expecting an Argentina series Nick. Looking forward to watching this. Stay safe mate

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  Před 7 měsíci +6

      Thank you Nate, unfortunately it ended shorter than planned.

  • @Milokitty-en5nb
    @Milokitty-en5nb Před 7 měsíci +3

    You are the absolute champion of travel vids. Nobody else comes close. All aspects of your content is top notch. This was such an interesting place. I get so so excited every time you drop a new video. I hope there’s more Argentina content coming.

  • @Left_hand_clapping
    @Left_hand_clapping Před 5 měsíci +4

    The people that you interviewed were shown with dignity, humanity and respect. Well done. This is the first video I've seen by you, I will be checking out others.

  • @stricklandpropane86
    @stricklandpropane86 Před 7 měsíci +6

    Been fascinated with Argentina since I was a teenager. Great insight Nick.

  • @LukeGeeTravels
    @LukeGeeTravels Před 6 měsíci +5

    So much respect for the people living there. I never knew about this neighborhood until watching this video. I love that people still smile and they are welcoming and I wish them better/safer area in the future!

  • @rio4fun
    @rio4fun Před 7 měsíci +7

    miss you buddy! keep it up the good work 🤍 🇦🇷 Viva Argentina!

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thank you guys, much love! Your latest adventures look amazing :)

  • @ytsubtitulos5106
    @ytsubtitulos5106 Před 7 měsíci +1

    It's nice to see you again, Nick. Great content as always! 🤩

  • @stevitaylor4755
    @stevitaylor4755 Před 7 měsíci +1

    So thankful you're okay! You're so loved.

  • @Vic47
    @Vic47 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Take good care of your health, Nick. Your work is very important and your videos are very interesting (and often wholesome and somewhat sad) to watch. Thank you very much for what you are doing.

  • @shotgunbettygaming
    @shotgunbettygaming Před 7 měsíci +64

    It's unfortunate people have to do business illegally, I feel for Maria. She's worked SO hard for her little spot and anyone with more power or standing than her can just roll in and say, 'Well, there's no papers this building is illegal, now it's ours.' It's seemingly gone on for some time, however so perhaps she'll be able to hold onto it for a long time to come. I hope for her.
    Great work as always, Nick. Sorry to hear about getting the ick, glad you recovered well!

    • @DerrickLytlephoto
      @DerrickLytlephoto Před 4 měsíci

      I'd say it's unfortunate we have to do business legally aka under the state mafia

    • @fedeeklenzii
      @fedeeklenzii Před 4 měsíci

      Illegal inmigrant living off taxpayers money...

  • @1flo
    @1flo Před 7 měsíci

    Excellent video once again. Good to see you again! 👍🏻

  • @thestarseeker8196
    @thestarseeker8196 Před 7 měsíci +36

    I actually love the shipping container fire station. Through the whole video it's just wonderful to see how resourceful Argentinians are in these areas. Love to see yet another series and see Lenny again 👍🏻

  • @sparkowl8508
    @sparkowl8508 Před 7 měsíci +10

    Ah man, I feel so bad you got sick!
    I really wanted to see more of you around my native country of Argentina, there's so much to see.. shame, but loved this video!

  • @ghxst.girl_
    @ghxst.girl_ Před 7 měsíci +16

    Sorry to hear you got so ill Nick, but thankyou for sharing this video on Argentina nonetheless.
    I've been binging your videos every night to help wind down, and just need to thankyou for your time, energy and for showing us the world from the comfort of our own homes.
    Take care of yourself, love from your sister country Australia ❤

  • @TheTrillionDollarTradeMovie
    @TheTrillionDollarTradeMovie Před 7 měsíci +1

    Sending so much love to Argentina. And Lenny's photographs are goosebump beautiful

  • @MileyPit
    @MileyPit Před 7 měsíci +13

    Seems as safe as London tbh

  • @gustavogoncalves9463
    @gustavogoncalves9463 Před 7 měsíci +38

    Nice video Nick! I hope the situation in Argentina gets better. Much love from Brazil 🇧🇷 🇦🇷

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  Před 7 měsíci +5

      Love to Brazil!

    • @kellyk5123
      @kellyk5123 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Argentina will be better when it deports the 15 million foreigners who are living there (Paraguay,Peru, Uruguay,Chile,Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Rca Dominicana,Venezuela)

    • @crikafelix
      @crikafelix Před 7 měsíci +2

      @@kellyk5123sweet illusion… immigrants have not to do with the Argentina crisis or Brazil would be in a hole like Argentina is 🙄

    • @kellyk5123
      @kellyk5123 Před 7 měsíci

      @@crikafelix You should try to educate yourself. Those millions of immigrants bring more poverty, the government gives them money, they take away places in hospitals from the Argentines themselves. Never I have seen so many foreigners in Argentina, there are places called villas where only Peruvians live, others Paraguayans, and Bolivians I was shocked when I saw that on TV.

    • @TheMageesa
      @TheMageesa Před 6 měsíci +2

      @@kellyk5123 You might want to double check Argentinas constitution.

  • @amystrayer3980
    @amystrayer3980 Před 7 měsíci +17

    I moved to Argentina over 10 years ago and with no plans to leave. The Villa 31 isn't as bad as it used to be. There is another large villa area in the neighborhood of Chacarita, but they have built proper housing there, so the safety has gotten a little better. If you are truly interested in visiting worse places in BA (the suburbs are generally more dangerous than the city proper), check out La Matanza, San Martin, and Quilmes. It is true though that Argentines are awesome, and you won't have more fun and a better welcome anywhere else in the world. I live in Mendoza now, and I think it's the best city to live in Argentina, so come visit us!

    • @broddablack5290
      @broddablack5290 Před 4 měsíci

      I loved them ❤

    • @luccaspagnuolo
      @luccaspagnuolo Před 3 měsíci

      may I ask where are you from? thank you in advance!

    • @amystrayer3980
      @amystrayer3980 Před 3 měsíci

      @@luccaspagnuolo originally from the US but have been living in Argentina for many years

  • @jimmyfarr3802
    @jimmyfarr3802 Před 7 měsíci

    Glad your back Nick! Stay safe out there.

  • @patrickcarey677
    @patrickcarey677 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Hope you're feeling better now nick. Take your time getting better and have a good rest please. Great video! :-)

  • @MEMC1fan
    @MEMC1fan Před 7 měsíci +5

    Im Chilean and been to Buenos Aires a couple of times. It’s beautiful, the people are very welcoming and the food is amazing 🙌❤️

  • @stephaniekc
    @stephaniekc Před 7 měsíci +4

    Nice to see you!
    Thank you for putting out great content for us.

  • @Herrdeskrieg
    @Herrdeskrieg Před 7 měsíci

    Welcome back missed your videos the last 2 months. Keep safe!

  • @davidvandehy6518
    @davidvandehy6518 Před 7 měsíci

    Always look forward to new videos! Been following you for a while! Great content, Nick.

  • @MrTheLionKing1986
    @MrTheLionKing1986 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Great to see a new episode on this channel. Missed your content :)
    Getting ready to watch in 3, 2, 1....
    😍

  • @cmsacademy1673
    @cmsacademy1673 Před 6 měsíci +26

    I left Argentina in 1995, only visited once in 2001. Heart breaking to see my homeland descend to this level

    • @cmsacademy1673
      @cmsacademy1673 Před 6 měsíci

      @@andromeda45188 yes and? The Mapuche themselves were invaders from araucania.

    • @hugolafhugolaf
      @hugolafhugolaf Před 6 měsíci

      Why has it gone downhill?

    • @cmsacademy1673
      @cmsacademy1673 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@hugolafhugolaf terrible management and a culture of adding the bucket

    • @hugolafhugolaf
      @hugolafhugolaf Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@cmsacademy1673I don't know that adding the bucket means, but terrible management is pretty clear.

    • @ultraarg6615
      @ultraarg6615 Před 5 měsíci +5

      Los que viven ahi no son Argentinos

  • @madmousetales
    @madmousetales Před 7 měsíci +1

    omg youre back lennys back what a treat! Thanks nick!

  • @vitkrivan9380
    @vitkrivan9380 Před 7 měsíci +2

    So good to see Lenny back!! I remember him from your Venezuelan videos which caught my eye and ever since those came out, ive been your regular viewer! What a great video and cheers from Prague

  • @trowdytrav
    @trowdytrav Před 7 měsíci +4

    Good to see you’re catching up with Lenny again! Love his photography too

  • @josefadnan3905
    @josefadnan3905 Před 7 měsíci +9

    Thank you Nick for providing such amazing content. Can you visit Marseille, France and do a video there any time? Would be interesting

  • @frankintx699
    @frankintx699 Před 7 měsíci

    Hi, from a long-time viewer. Thank you for a great vlog from Argentina. 👍❤

  • @irinaanttila2112
    @irinaanttila2112 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Thank you Nick for giving us a brief insight on the lives of the Barrio Mugica where I have never been despite having spent some eight years in Argentina. The sight from the highway is very familiar to me, as are the surroundings including one of the flashy new buildings on the video where I used to work. Hopefully you will be able to return to Argentina one day so that we would get to see more from this very special place on the world scale. Whenever I would get frustrated with matters that were not under my control like strikes, road blocks, power cuts, the inflation or running out of certain items in the supermarket I would try and think of Argentina as its unique self, es lo que es! Life goes on and you do what you need to do.

  • @rsatravelvids8643
    @rsatravelvids8643 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Was just starting to worry about you again! But glad to see you uploading again. Looking forward to this upcoming series! Love and support from South africa 🇿🇦!❤

  • @ssrprashant91
    @ssrprashant91 Před 4 měsíci

    Good to see Lenny again. Great content as always.

  • @mkl80
    @mkl80 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Your videos are edited really well. Especially love when the translations happen. Also, love when you add music to your videos and my sub woofer activates.

  • @wendysherbert3257
    @wendysherbert3257 Před 7 měsíci +9

    I somehow missed several of your travels over the last several months! I am so glad this popped up in my feed again! Missed your reporting. One thing I loved about this episode, besides the excellent reporting…is how brightly painted many of the homes and streets were. It shows the hope, creativity, and spirit of the people. Even with tough circumstances they want to brighten and make the area lovely.

  • @KimomoDragon
    @KimomoDragon Před 7 měsíci +16

    Yay Lenny!! Good to see him again. Stay safe Nick. 🥰

  • @Phoggyboy
    @Phoggyboy Před 7 měsíci

    Love your stuff, Nick. Keep the videos coming! I watch them all...

  • @lynroe7800
    @lynroe7800 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Nice to see you and Lenny again .

  • @kevdiggidydowg
    @kevdiggidydowg Před 7 měsíci +2

    Nick - long time viewer here. Have really enjoyed all of your series and especially this recent one about Argentina. I really think you should do your next series on Mexico. Just wanted to put that out there if it hasn’t come up yet. It’s got a lot goin on in the country.

  • @theeHooligan
    @theeHooligan Před 7 měsíci +1

    So good to see Lenny again! Hopefully there will be more collaborations in the future.

  • @siangreer
    @siangreer Před 7 měsíci +2

    Lenny!!!!! So nice to see you again! Excellent video Nick as always!

  • @bahiras
    @bahiras Před 7 měsíci +8

    It’s sad to see the poverty and poor living conditions in Buenas Aires, but the United States also has ghettos/barrios/homeless encampments still in 2023. I’m 71 years old and don’t know when things will change for all of us worldwide. Good Bless ❤

    • @kellyk5123
      @kellyk5123 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Yeah! Checko out Los Angeles, Denver, New Orleans and New York!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so much people sleeping on the streets

    • @gomango2531
      @gomango2531 Před 7 měsíci

      Barrios are not ghetto by default 🤦🏻, but yes Argentina is a beautiful country with bad leadership… hopefully their barrios will see better times..

  • @averyday8754
    @averyday8754 Před 7 měsíci +2

    I went to Buenos Aires in 2018. I did a walking tour and the guides talked a bit about this neighborhood. One of the guides was from this area and said we shouldn't visit this area but also offered to take us if we wanted. I ended up not going so it's interesting to learn more about.

  • @seyiadeodu7326
    @seyiadeodu7326 Před měsícem

    Lively and quite informative. Thanks for showcasing life in that area of Buenos Aires. Sipping on an MGD Genuine Draft as well, cheers to Nick and the boys at 13:03

  • @ckordiolis
    @ckordiolis Před 6 měsíci

    Another excellent video Nick! 🙏 Thank you. I m sorry to hear that you got so sick. That can happen when traveling. It’s happened to me twice.

  • @TravelbyDartTV
    @TravelbyDartTV Před 7 měsíci +6

    I've visited Buenos Aires before for our TV show and I totally love their food, the city's architecture and their street arts. I've seen that neighborhood and people advised me not to go there. I may not be able to go there but thanks to this video. Now I see it without any sugarcoat.

  • @lucesbelestitos3018
    @lucesbelestitos3018 Před 7 měsíci +7

    Thank you for comming to our country Nick! 🇦🇷 We’re having presidential elections soon, and hopefully we'll overcome the crisis

  • @beautifulplanet7063
    @beautifulplanet7063 Před 7 měsíci +2

    We're glad you're back... 💯💯

  • @mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat
    @mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat Před 7 měsíci +2

    It's great to see you back Nick! This was so interesting! I've only seen Buenos Aries until now. Stay safe and be well! ❤

  • @719Flowers
    @719Flowers Před 7 měsíci +5

    Always a great day when IndigoTraveller uploads 🙌

  • @BurntTransGarage
    @BurntTransGarage Před 7 měsíci +12

    Buenos Aires is an amazing city with so much diversity. The people are very friendly and regardless of our communications barrier, I really enjoyed their company. I would suggest anyone who wants to go, you should. I never once felt unsafe.
    Sorry to hear you got sick, Nick. Wish you could have explored more and enjoyed your time. I left there with a stomach bug myself, maybe it was the Quilmes.

    • @10bighikes58
      @10bighikes58 Před 7 měsíci +4

      I also loved BsAs, mind you I mostly stuck to the common touristy areas, and the waterfront and outskirts.

  • @LennyRuizC
    @LennyRuizC Před 7 měsíci +2

    Nick siempre será bueno verte en cualquier lugar, gracias por la oportunidad de guiarte de nuevo, el video es una joya 💎😍, saldremos adelante donde sea que estemos, un abrazo 🤗💪🏼

  • @Xebasverne
    @Xebasverne Před 7 měsíci +1

    Awesome reporting as always, Nick. Thanks for showing us the reality where you are. Keep it up!

  • @PeteChatteris
    @PeteChatteris Před 7 měsíci +3

    Brilliant as always Nick. You've inspired me to go to India and get well off the beaten tourist track. Plus do lots more travel and vlogging.. At 65... Bring it on!

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  Před 7 měsíci +2

      Have fun, sounds amazing!

    • @PeteChatteris
      @PeteChatteris Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@IndigoTravelleryeah thanks. The trek to Basecamp may lure me.. Anyhow take care my kiwi bro. You're an inspiration to many including me. Cheers Pete

  • @marktocholke3954
    @marktocholke3954 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Excellent work as always Nic. The people of Argentina are so resourceful and resilient...much respect.
    Nic, you should come to Appalachia in Eastern Tennessee, Southeast Kentucky...real poverty here too, but some of the most beautiful landscapes and genuine people (my opinion). Stay safe Nic!!

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  Před 7 měsíci +3

      Would love to see more of the USA!

    • @kellyk5123
      @kellyk5123 Před 7 měsíci

      @@IndigoTraveller Go to Los Angeles, New Orleans, Denver and New York You will see so many people homeless sleeping on the streets and YES! the most powerful country in the world have this issues

    • @DivinesLegacy
      @DivinesLegacy Před 7 měsíci +1

      Ehh, the poverty is not THAT bad. After Watching Peter Santanello and Danny Mullen you realize it’s just a ghost town with a small amount of old people who don’t work and just so drugs instead lol.

  • @proteinfart5017
    @proteinfart5017 Před 7 měsíci

    hopefully you're well, was looking forward to this series! next time

  • @letiziaceresa6916
    @letiziaceresa6916 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Was waiting for you 💖

  • @SibrenFetter
    @SibrenFetter Před 7 měsíci +4

    Compared to some recent videos I have seen of the USA this place seems mild and safe in comparison.

  • @impala100
    @impala100 Před 7 měsíci +17

    I just travelled here a month ago and you could tell that the country has been damaged by inflation in recent months. Many times, we’d get money back on our purchases between the time we swiped our credit card to when the purchase was finalized because it was so out of control.
    Very beautiful country and definitely enjoyed my time there. Thank you for showing the other side of Buenos Aires that the normal traveler wouldn’t have the opportunity to see!

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  Před 7 měsíci +3

      Thank you for the comment. Definitely sad to see the economy take such a downwards turn

    • @kel8026
      @kel8026 Před 7 měsíci +4

      There are two exchange rates in Argentina; the official (which is rubbish) and the 'blue dollar' rate which is double, by which everyone goes by. To encourage tourism and foreign spending, the banks give you a rate closer to the blue dollar if you're paying with an international card, so you get a rebate sent back into your account a couple of days later. It's actually not inflation-related, but glad you enjoyed the country.

    • @loboar2808
      @loboar2808 Před 4 měsíci

      El gobierno devolvía el impuesto al valor agregado, por eso te devolvían dinero. Ahora ya no.

  • @JadF1729
    @JadF1729 Před 7 měsíci +4

    I wish to visit this fascinating country

  • @papie5151
    @papie5151 Před 7 měsíci +4

    I always look forward to your videos. What I’ve learned is there aren’t any perfect countries. Some are better than others, I never imagined Argentina had any problems whatsoever.

  • @holmesketrick7
    @holmesketrick7 Před 7 měsíci

    Love seeing your videos Nick !

  • @AgeraXXX
    @AgeraXXX Před 7 měsíci +1

    This youtube channel is the best man. It really makes me appreciate everything I have when I see your videos. God bless these people man

  • @sxxrpientes5512
    @sxxrpientes5512 Před 7 měsíci +7

    Milei 2023🗽

  • @Inc0gnit030
    @Inc0gnit030 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Funny story, I had my entire wardrobe stolen from me as I was checking out of an Airbnb in Agronomia (right outside of Buenos Aires). I had to go to Gallerias Pacifico for new clothes later that day. That theft could have happened literally anywhere though. I still really enjoyed my time in Argentina and would love to come back.

    • @dalerojo2.091
      @dalerojo2.091 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Agronomía is not "outside" of Buenos Aires but inside of it, it's one of the neighbourhoods of the city (and a pretty good one by the way).

  • @TheRareVideosXL
    @TheRareVideosXL Před 7 měsíci

    Great content as always.

  • @rons1566
    @rons1566 Před 6 měsíci

    Absolutely amazing. Thanks for all you do 🙏

  • @squishtomar1676
    @squishtomar1676 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Que bueno verte en Argentina. Siento seguro ahí pero tiene problemas como pobreza.
    Casi todos paises tiene alguns lugares peligrosos

  • @anitagang720
    @anitagang720 Před 7 měsíci +9

    Argentina seems to be very similar to Brazil. Lots of beautiful areas but also a lot of poverty and dangerous areas. The difference is that in Argentina, it gets pretty cold and gloomy.

    • @Inc0gnit030
      @Inc0gnit030 Před 7 měsíci +1

      And not to mention extremely hot, humid and unbearable come December (in Buenos Aires anyway).

    • @asligaletto8196
      @asligaletto8196 Před 7 měsíci +3

      Similar but not as bad as Brazil

  • @CaseyWiggin
    @CaseyWiggin Před 7 měsíci

    Hope you feel better Nick. Great video

  • @TjSamson
    @TjSamson Před 7 měsíci

    Great to see you again, Nick!

  • @adrienangelo3746
    @adrienangelo3746 Před 7 měsíci +11

    You should do a video in bad neighborhoods in peensyvenia. You should go to Kensington PA. Don't just go to obvious third world countries. A lot of people suffer In developed countries too.

    • @vintagetriplex3728
      @vintagetriplex3728 Před 7 měsíci

      That would be interesting. And also do a video of real life in new York.

    • @kdexter2690
      @kdexter2690 Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@vintagetriplex3728life in New York is much better than Argentina

    • @Liberta_BR
      @Liberta_BR Před 7 měsíci +2

      how dare you call argentina a 3rd world country? They are the best of europe in latin america

    • @ParaditeRs
      @ParaditeRs Před 7 měsíci +3

      Peensyvenia 😂

    • @jennygxng2526
      @jennygxng2526 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Kensington is a neighborhood in Philadelphia 🙄

  • @panzerkeks8530
    @panzerkeks8530 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Travelled this country for 8 weeks. No matter what - I love Argentina, people are amazing. This country deserves so much better.

  • @sudhakarg1000
    @sudhakarg1000 Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks for the post and take care Nick. Thanks to Lenny.
    Sad that there is only one episode of Argentina.

  • @eyache
    @eyache Před 7 měsíci +1

    Happy to see you made it to my home country Argentina. I've never been to that neighborhood, so cool to see it through your eyes. Great content as usual.

  • @DonaldCruz928
    @DonaldCruz928 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Planning retirement has never been this confusing! First SVB, then Signature bank and now First republic, these are all the signs of yet another 2008 market crash and recession 2.0, so my question is do I still save in the United States dollar, or could this be a good time to buy stocks? So I’m left wondering what 2023 has in store for us investors, I’ve been sitting on over $745K equity from a home sale and I’m not sure where to go from here

    • @vanessaobrain9474
      @vanessaobrain9474 Před 7 měsíci

      Everyone needs a different stream of income , unfortunately having a job doesn't mean security due to the high rate of tax , one needs to move ahead their expectation, I would recommend refraining from investing in Forex/stocks for now. Instead, it would be prudent to consider retaining a portion of your assets in gold. Alternatively, seeking advice from a financial advisor could provide valuable guidance in this

    • @Dennisgleich365
      @Dennisgleich365 Před 7 měsíci

      A lot of folks downplay the role of advisors until being burnt by their own emotions. I remember couple summers back, after my lengthy divorce, I needed a good boost to help my business stay afloat, hence I researched for license advisors and came across someone of due diligence, helped a lot to grow my reserve notwithstanding inflation, from $275k to approx $850k

    • @DonaldCruz928
      @DonaldCruz928 Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@Dennisgleich365Do you mind sharing info on the adviser who assisted you? been saving for pension since age 18 - company scheme. along the way I hit higher tax, so I added to my company pension with a SIPP (tax benefits) I'm 56 now and would love to grow my finance more aggressively, there are a few cars I still wish to drive, a few mega holidays

    • @Dennisgleich365
      @Dennisgleich365 Před 7 měsíci

      I really don’t like making such recommendations, because everybody's situation is unique.

    • @Dennisgleich365
      @Dennisgleich365 Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@DonaldCruz928" *Stacey Baldwin Hills* " my portfolio-coach, I found her on Bloomberg where she was featured, I looked up her name on the internet. Fortunately I came across her site and reached out to her, you can verify her yourself.

  • @abmindprof
    @abmindprof Před 7 měsíci +7

    I'll be in Buenos Aires next month for some linguistic fieldwork. Thanks for showing this neighborhood. I can't understand just how chronic the finacial crises are there, getting better or worse. Fortuantely, i have colleagues who can help with paying my participants.
    Despite all the problems, Argentina seems much safer than Brazil, although I love Brazil too.

    • @bettinaceciliasilveira5773
      @bettinaceciliasilveira5773 Před 7 měsíci

      Like every big city, just be aware and, pls, don't go around with your phone in your hand, you may get robbed....

    • @674rtfhgf6yhjbhgfcf
      @674rtfhgf6yhjbhgfcf Před 7 měsíci

      Buenos Aires is very safe, the main problems are outside of the capital area so as long as you are weary you should be fine, obviously there are safer and less safer areas within the city but it doesn't get as bad as in other places.

  • @JJ-mh4xd
    @JJ-mh4xd Před 7 měsíci

    I am wishing you safe travels Nick!

  • @tazyou11
    @tazyou11 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Nick, so sorry to hear you got so sick. I am sick now, bad cold I figure, but to be sick like you were for a week must have been very unpleasant. I can't wait to see where you are going next. Hopefully my mom will watch this video as she is 84 and likes your videos. I am going to see about joining your patreon as I want to support creators I really like and you are up there. Thanks so much for showing me places and things i would never get to see otherwise. Take care