Day 1: Walking Streets of South Sudan (beyond words)

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  • čas přidán 15. 10. 2022
  • Flying into and exploring the fascinating capital city of South Sudan.
    My Instagram: / indigo.traveller
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    Intro song, Axel Thesleff - Bad karma:
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    My e-mail: nick@indigotraveller.org
    Thank you for watching.

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  • @IndigoTraveller
    @IndigoTraveller  Před rokem +1623

    *South Sudan has been on my list for a long time.* It has always intrigued me and made me want to see what it is like on the ground due to the recent history. I managed to get access to some areas of South Sudan that have rarely been covered. This is going to be an interesting trip to say the least. Thank you for joining me. I am curious, how familiar are you with South Sudan, the world's newest country, and its recent past? Let me know below and thanks for watching. Nick 🇸🇸

    • @babazi
      @babazi Před rokem +25

      you connected with the wrong people in SA, you saw nothing of it as a result. they just scared you off because of their own stupid unrealistic fears.

    • @marsfunebru
      @marsfunebru Před rokem +8

      So your Haiti trip is over after six episodes? Looking foward to watching the videos of this unknown country of South Sudan.

    • @davidwatson7919
      @davidwatson7919 Před rokem +41

      I love your videos and I travel abroad for 4 months every year average. However I'm not going anywhere where you're going. And I understand better than most the risk that you're taking. And I worry about you and you might be going a little too far especially in the last Haitian video now you're in Sudan. I will enjoy your videos but be careful brother

    • @ryanboutr7756
      @ryanboutr7756 Před rokem +12

      Dude, I bet your adrenaline is pumping 10x more than the average person. At least you're getting paid properly for your efforts.

    • @qrdnk
      @qrdnk Před rokem +15

      ...no clue of what is the situation like in South Sudan, looking forward to watching your upcoming videos.
      Take care and stay safe, mate!

  • @capzfx
    @capzfx Před rokem +4558

    This is not a vlog anymore.
    It is professional and independent journalism.
    We need more of that.
    The quality is beyond great.
    Keep up the good work.

  • @GavinSeim
    @GavinSeim Před rokem +1303

    While mainstream agencies re-share viral TikToks for profit, men like this are re-defining what actual journalism looks like.

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  Před rokem +60

      Too kind Gavin. Thank you.

    • @ElizabethBiceCavalli
      @ElizabethBiceCavalli Před rokem +7

      Yes! Bravo and bless you ❤❤❤

    • @damianjones6546
      @damianjones6546 Před rokem +7

      Yeah I agree, you don't see anything like this on mainstream TV. Good job 👍

    • @carrionchen39
      @carrionchen39 Před rokem +2

      sure,only human common sense in this channel .remind us of human nature

    • @fumes1541
      @fumes1541 Před rokem +3

      Just found this channel and completely agree!

  • @3twelve206
    @3twelve206 Před 11 měsíci +145

    Props to this tour guide 👏. Answered all his questions with kindness and courtesy.

    • @Michael-it5zz
      @Michael-it5zz Před 8 měsíci

      He approached a breastfeeding woman with a camera and didn't even take a hint when her husband got close to him. Then took his camera all inside their house. This guy is disrespectful and lacks emotional intelligence (empathy). He will do anything for attention and people like you should not validate him or commend him. This is not journalism in any way, shape or form. This guy would never even think about doing something like this in a western country like the United States or the U. K.

    • @miguelbalisi9952
      @miguelbalisi9952 Před 11 hodinami

      If we see a scene like this, RIGHT AWAY, our impression is THE ENTIRE COUNTRY LOOKS LIKE THIS. ( we all tend to) Wrong. It may be so many communities look like this but there's just as many that looks fine. We are all judgmental. We judge anyone and any place from our first impression. For a person to be judged, we need to live with that person and for us to know how a place is, we need to see and experience its entirety for a reasonable period of time. Especially for us who live in the rich part of the western world, we tend to paint a country based on the first color we see it is. We forget that people from poor countries also have pride and honor. They did not choose to be born in a poor country. Did we? in the west? where from the get go, the moment we turn the working age, we don't really struggle finding jobs and once we did, it is the start of our freedom: TO BUY WHAT WE WANT AND ENJOY LIFE. It's not the case for those born in extremely poor countries. It would be nice if we look at poor nationalities the same way we look at ourselves.

  • @Okello2
    @Okello2 Před rokem +415

    Nick, I can't thank you enough. I'm a South Sudanese born and raised entirely within. I've been seeing this video and one other for a while now I can't help but drop tears, I couldn't comment either but today I got the energy to. There's no life there only survival, every hour you spend every morning you wake is a true benediction whether or not you believe in God in that situation I promise you would! No hope! I'm currently out of the country but every time with every heartbeat I think about and pray for family and friends. A very rich country with death at her door, extremely rich families with silent majority. GOD BLESS SOUTH SUDAN

    • @srikarv2820
      @srikarv2820 Před rokem +2

      where are you now settled ?

    • @Okello2
      @Okello2 Před rokem +10

      @@srikarv2820 In Türkiye

    • @RasulArslan
      @RasulArslan Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@Okello2 I want to travel south sudan. What ‘s your instagram?

    • @Okello2
      @Okello2 Před 10 měsíci

      @@RasulArslan okello_2

    • @Okello2
      @Okello2 Před 10 měsíci +11

      @@ptsd1696 it's beautiful. Turkish people are amazing

  • @spaghettistef
    @spaghettistef Před rokem +3818

    Man from being a travel vlogger you have gone full on into photo/video journalism, I have so much respect for your work! Well done and keep safe!

  • @MotownShaker
    @MotownShaker Před rokem +955

    I woke up this morning dreading starting back to work. 5 minutes into this video and I have absolutely no complaints about my life

    • @richierich890
      @richierich890 Před rokem +11

      glad your having a good life, because these are the vary people i fight for!

    • @rogerbartlet5720
      @rogerbartlet5720 Před rokem +48

      BLM should watch this.

    • @curtisalexander4601
      @curtisalexander4601 Před rokem +5

      Was thinking the same thing.Its sad 😭 and also makes me appreciate what I have big or small.

    • @caramelgumdrop393
      @caramelgumdrop393 Před rokem +1

      @@rogerbartlet5720you should get blm out of your head for 4 seconds. Y'all are so obsessed Jesus Christ.

    • @rogerbartlet5720
      @rogerbartlet5720 Před rokem

      @@caramelgumdrop393 It was out until I saw these black people. BLM is a scam

  • @paulapaularaejohnson
    @paulapaularaejohnson Před rokem +37

    This is the saddest thing I've seen. These poor kids just living on the street and on drugs and glue...just heartbreaking. Thanks for bringing awareness to the situation.

    • @Trailblazer_music
      @Trailblazer_music Před rokem

      All this guy show is negative things in africa,white propaganda campaign
      Even the cover photo for the vide he shows the drunkard and drug addict in a country of millions
      He gives the people ni advise ,he offers no help ,just looking for shockvalue
      I ADVISE ALL VIEWERS, PRACTICE CHARITY ,JUST AS PASTORS TELL YOU TO PAY TITHES AND OFFERING SO THEY CAN GET RICH
      A MAN ASKED RABBI YAHSHUA, MASTER WHAT GOOD THING MUST I DO TO GAIN SALVATION?
      HE TOLD HIM TO KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS
      THE MAN SAID I HAVE DONE ALL THAT ,WHAT ELSE MUST I DO?
      YAHSHUA TOLD HIM TO SELL HIS BELONGINGS AND GIVE TO THE POOR AND HE WILL HAVE RICHES IN HEAVEN BUT THE MAN WAS SAD BECAUSE HE DIDNT WANT TO SELL HIS RICHES TO HELP THE POOR
      .TZADEKAH-CHARITY
      TRY HELPING POOR PEOPLE TO DO FARMING,BUY A TRACTOR,GRAINS,IRRIGATION TOOLS ,THAT WILL HELP ERADICATE POVERTY
      TRY OPENING FACTORIES AND BUYIMG MATERIALS AND CLOTHING FROM AFRICA THAT WILL HELP THE POOR,
      THIS VIDEOS SHOWS THE PROBLEM BUT OFFERS NO SOLUTIONS OR ASK FOR NO HELP ,JUST THERE TO EXPLOIT THE POOR FOR FORTUNE AND FAME.

    • @miguelbalisi9952
      @miguelbalisi9952 Před 11 hodinami

      If we see a scene like this, RIGHT AWAY, our impression is THE ENTIRE COUNTRY LOOKS LIKE THIS. ( we all tend to) Wrong. It may be so many communities look like this but there's just as many that looks fine. We are all judgmental. We judge anyone and any place from our first impression. For a person to be judged, we need to live with that person and for us to know how a place is, we need to see and experience its entirety for a reasonable period of time. Especially for us who live in the rich part of the western world, we tend to paint a country based on the first color we see it is. We forget that people from poor countries also have pride and honor. They did not choose to be born in a poor country. Did we? in the west? where from the get go, the moment we turn the working age, we don't really struggle finding jobs and once we did, it is the start of our freedom: TO BUY WHAT WE WANT AND ENJOY LIFE. It's not the case for those born in extremely poor countries. It would be nice if we look at poor nationalities the same way we look at ourselves.

  • @krispymac11
    @krispymac11 Před 11 měsíci +19

    His guide, who was going around with him, I like that guys energy. I love when he answers. “exactly, exactly… Exactly” he was good vibes.

  • @ilopezc
    @ilopezc Před rokem +264

    My heart goes out to the young man who is alone in the city without his family. In his eyes is the same pain I see in my own brother as he also is struggling with life. Breaks my heart and keeps me up at night. I wish I could see joy, and let that be my hope.

    • @vlogcity1111
      @vlogcity1111 Před rokem +4

      What’s wrong with your brother? I’m praying he can get through it man

    • @paranormalextract4976
      @paranormalextract4976 Před rokem +9

      The guy with the bluish shirt with designs right? So much pain I could feel it. Poor guy

    • @KWCMNY
      @KWCMNY Před rokem +2

      Send him som money then

    • @likeasparrowinthewildernes8333
      @likeasparrowinthewildernes8333 Před rokem +3

      @@KWCMNY
      its not always money one needs, that is why you have the saying,.. ''give one a fish and you feed him for the day teach one to fish and you feed him for life time
      he talked about his parents selling the cows, so that would be a step forward to help get atleast one cow and a safe and proper place for the cow to graze
      worthy is the lamb and the one seated on the throne Revelation 5:14
      ;;;;;;;;;; 2 Esdras2: 31-100 ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;

    • @w96725
      @w96725 Před rokem +3

      Fish all you want but if there are no fish in the pond the result is the same weither one knows how to fish or not! Ever thought about that? Therefore, if you are catching, SHARE YOUR POND!

  • @MightyKingYoung
    @MightyKingYoung Před rokem +572

    His guide was such a wonderful man and was excellent at explaining the culture.

    • @realityobserver7521
      @realityobserver7521 Před rokem +11

      The guide was truly amazing

    • @saradomim
      @saradomim Před rokem

      And where exactly was the culture? All I saw was self induced poverty because of low intelligence. And to think jewish NGO's pump Europe full of these animals day in and day out. May God help us

    • @soundinducedflow
      @soundinducedflow Před rokem +1

      100%

    • @DrifterSpirit9
      @DrifterSpirit9 Před rokem +8

      His guide most probably is some sort of politician...he just have that look and the "words" skills to make you believe something he wants you to believe

    • @DrifterSpirit9
      @DrifterSpirit9 Před rokem +1

      @Oscar im sorry that you got offended.also im aware my english is quite poor.that was just an honest opinion based on what I see...I dont know you so I might be very wrong,its not the first time or the last...peace and wish well to all the people

  • @mashphotovideo5955
    @mashphotovideo5955 Před 8 měsíci +51

    I rarely comment on videos, however, your take on South Sudan is so well presented and genuine that I can’t say anything less than amazing work. It’s a very tragic setting, but you portray it objectively with respect for the locals, well done.

  • @johnharing3971
    @johnharing3971 Před rokem +32

    These videos really show the cultural differences between places that you’d never see from the bougie travel bloggers who just do touristy stuff in places everyone else visits. Seeing the experiences for the bulk of the world that lives in bare survival is a service.

    • @hmu05366
      @hmu05366 Před měsícem +1

      Agreed. Too much coconuts from street vendors and sugar cane juice it’s boring

  • @pnkly6545
    @pnkly6545 Před rokem +513

    My dad is from South Sudan the Nuer tribe, he is a lost boy. He walked 6 months to Uganda, just to escape the war, he left his family at the age of 14 and joined the army at 15, spent some years in Ethiopia and Uganda before coming to the US in 2001 at 18. He wants to go back though, even though its still dangerous. He misses his home

    • @elijahtheprophet2202
      @elijahtheprophet2202 Před rokem +5

      Its not dangerous

    • @lovesallanimals9948
      @lovesallanimals9948 Před rokem +62

      @@elijahtheprophet2202 I don't believe that

    • @elijahtheprophet2202
      @elijahtheprophet2202 Před rokem +21

      @@lovesallanimals9948 because you haven’t been there 💀 you’re just taking in western propaganda so the U.N has a higher budget in South Sudan Lil brah

    • @Konstantineeee
      @Konstantineeee Před rokem +32

      @@loveisthegreatest1112 can you read? The turned 18 in 2001, not 2021. You spud.

    • @Trapniggas56
      @Trapniggas56 Před rokem +4

      @@loveisthegreatest1112 read his comment slowly

  • @bcdoak2525
    @bcdoak2525 Před rokem +534

    Nick, I am so grateful for you showing the world to people. You’re brave, smart and your ability to be empathetic while conveying the scenarios is a strength. Be safe, brother. Brian in the US

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  Před rokem +34

      Too kind, Brian. Thank you!

    • @EyeOfThePhi
      @EyeOfThePhi Před rokem

      The US is the reason South Sudan is in the position in the first place. Be gone.

  • @SilverRain292
    @SilverRain292 Před rokem +26

    There are no words that can describe the respect I have for you...I do not know where and how you get the courage to do this, you are doing very unique work! What you are doing is highly appreciated!

  • @discostu5426
    @discostu5426 Před rokem +241

    My heart breaks for the three young men that left their families. You can see their souls through their eyes and they are lost.

  • @Lorv0
    @Lorv0 Před rokem +774

    This is not just a regular CZcams video, this is legit journalism! Apart from the sadness of the topic, your content just speaks quality from all angles. Keep safe!

    • @habu179
      @habu179 Před rokem +4

      Yes the main news channels WILL NOT touch this reality as it shows the real Africa and not Bob Geldof's viewpoint although by now he has probably seen sense, (hopefully)

    • @Trailblazer_music
      @Trailblazer_music Před rokem

      All this guy show is negative things in africa,white propaganda campaign
      Even the cover photo for the vide he shows the drunkard and drug addict in a country of millions
      He gives the people ni advise ,he offers no help ,just looking for shockvalue

    • @oldironsides4107
      @oldironsides4107 Před 10 měsíci

      I don’t know how old you guys are but Susan has looked like this for several decades.
      It’s a complete murderous shithole where no amount of money will ever go to the people as with much of Africa.

    • @Michael-it5zz
      @Michael-it5zz Před 8 měsíci

      He approached a breastfeeding woman with a camera and didn't even take a hint when her husband got close to him. Then took his camera all inside their house. This guy is disrespectful and lacks emotional intelligence (empathy). He will do anything for attention and people like you should not validate him or commend him. This is not journalism in any way, shape or form. This guy would never even think about doing something like this in a western country like the United States or the U. K.

    • @Chris-ov1et
      @Chris-ov1et Před 8 měsíci

      Poverty, hunger and violence.
      Makes Detroit look good.

  • @rafaelramos226
    @rafaelramos226 Před 9 měsíci +11

    this is amazing journalism. i was born and raised in south Sudan, i got my citizenship 7 years ago through a hb1 visa. I've been living in America for a decade and i have to say that if you were born in the US count your blessings. literally most of the world lives on 2 dollars a day. the average American homeless person/panhandler in America makes 15/hr with resources at every corner to help them. I came from another country dirt poor living in a makeshift house studying torn computer science books by candlelight, then walking 10 miles every other day to use a computer to practice programming. if you live in the US and still live in poverty its your fault but your own.

  • @MsTara007
    @MsTara007 Před rokem +16

    This truly is beyond words. Blessings to the people living in such hard conditions 🙏🙏

    • @Michael-it5zz
      @Michael-it5zz Před 8 měsíci

      He approached a breastfeeding woman with a camera and didn't even take a hint when her husband got close to him. Then took his camera all inside their house. This guy is disrespectful and lacks emotional intelligence (empathy). He will do anything for attention and people like you should not validate him or commend him. This is not journalism in any way, shape or form. This guy would never even think about doing something like this in a western country like the United States or the U. K.

  • @thestarseeker8196
    @thestarseeker8196 Před rokem +332

    Nick: Just got back from Haiti, let’s do something safe for a change
    Other Nick: We’re going to Sudan

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  Před rokem +55

      Haha thanks for watching mate

    • @SuperHornedtoad
      @SuperHornedtoad Před rokem +8

      Magic School Bus vibes

    • @hausofdeshen8258
      @hausofdeshen8258 Před rokem +5

      Nick you honestly are living in your element cudos to you. Your content is such a joy to watch.

    • @thestarseeker8196
      @thestarseeker8196 Před rokem +13

      @@IndigoTraveller it's crazy that so much can be tightly mixed and condensed into just under a half hour. Hard to see those street kids, just a total absence of any hope on their faces. I know it's gonna get heavy

    • @Monatio79
      @Monatio79 Před rokem +7

      And after South Sudan, how about Myanmar's border regions ?

  • @garyjoyce8223
    @garyjoyce8223 Před rokem +371

    You have gone from vlogging to investigative journalism of the highest quality, you put news channels to shame. Keep up the good work and stay safe!

  • @kyliecaron2968
    @kyliecaron2968 Před rokem +4

    This is amazing. I love the effort you’re putting into true journalism. I have a friend from South Sudan, this helped me be more knowledgeable about why his family left. Keep up the amazing work

    • @Trailblazer_music
      @Trailblazer_music Před rokem

      All this guy show is negative things in africa,white propaganda campaign
      Even the cover photo for the vide he shows the drunkard and drug addict in a country of millions
      He gives the people ni advise ,he offers no help ,just looking for shockvalue
      I ADVISE ALL VIEWERS, PRACTICE CHARITY ,JUST AS PASTORS TELL YOU TO PAY TITHES AND OFFERING SO THEY CAN GET RICH
      A MAN ASKED RABBI YAHSHUA, MASTER WHAT GOOD THING MUST I DO TO GAIN SALVATION?
      HE TOLD HIM TO KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS
      THE MAN SAID I HAVE DONE ALL THAT ,WHAT ELSE MUST I DO?
      YAHSHUA TOLD HIM TO SELL HIS BELONGINGS AND GIVE TO THE POOR AND HE WILL HAVE RICHES IN HEAVEN BUT THE MAN WAS SAD BECAUSE HE DIDNT WANT TO SELL HIS RICHES TO HELP THE POOR
      .TZADEKAH-CHARITY
      TRY HELPING POOR PEOPLE TO DO FARMING,BUY A TRACTOR,GRAINS,IRRIGATION TOOLS ,THAT WILL HELP ERADICATE POVERTY
      TRY OPENING FACTORIES AND BUYIMG MATERIALS AND CLOTHING FROM AFRICA THAT WILL HELP THE POOR,
      THIS VIDEOS SHOWS THE PROBLEM BUT OFFERS NO SOLUTIONS OR ASK FOR NO HELP ,JUST THERE TO EXPLOIT THE POOR FOR FORTUNE AND FAME.

  • @dianaholvik2554
    @dianaholvik2554 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Hi Nick. Since discovering your channel this morning I've been watching them back to back. South Sudan is another place I have been very interested in, though I'm white and never been to Africa. I think my traveling days are over so I armchair travel. My husband and I support a group of indigenous-led Christian orphanages and hospitals/clinics in S. Sudan, and have done so for years. It does have roots in the USA, but it is mainly indigenous nowadays. Over the years it has grown from one man teaching orphan children under a tree right after the war that separated S. Sudan from Sudan. My heart goes out to the people of S. Sudan, to those caught in the web of poverty and living on/in the streets. And to those who try so hard to scratch a living on a rock, so to speak. And many kudos to you for braving the possible dangers of going to places like this to let us see just a glimpse of our fellow humans who suffer.

  • @emilhuseynov6121
    @emilhuseynov6121 Před rokem +96

    My man just went from Haiti to South Sudan as his next travel destination. You truly have balls of steel. Kudos to you

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  Před rokem +6

      Much love Emil!

    • @MS-tc2fs
      @MS-tc2fs Před rokem +2

      ⚠️ 🇺🇸🇮🇱Look into who’s sending arms (to multiple sides in the South Sudanese civil conflicts) into South Sudan and you’ll also find who’s profiting from the instability. South Sudan has tons of oil, so it’s in the interest of foreign oil companies to keep the region weak/ divided/ UNABLE TO NEGOTIATE HIGHER ROYALTY PAYMENTS on the resources extracted by these foreign companies.

  • @vim66
    @vim66 Před rokem +268

    From Haiti to South Sudan: lawless countries, corrupt, extreme poverty. Despite all these hardships, people still try to smile and carry on. That's life. Thanks, Nick, for this video.

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  Před rokem +22

      Thank you for watching it. Amazing people.

    • @queenbee3100
      @queenbee3100 Před rokem

      Shut up. It’s all white ppl food

    • @kongkongreacts
      @kongkongreacts Před rokem +12

      Revise. South Sudan is not lawless

    • @vim66
      @vim66 Před rokem +17

      @@kongkongreacts It's a general observation and not meant to hurt anyone.

    • @robihamdani5203
      @robihamdani5203 Před rokem +12

      As we see south sudan compared with haiti, better south sudan

  • @DanielRamirez-qq3tj
    @DanielRamirez-qq3tj Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thanks for this mini documentary. These videos are very captivating. We don’t realize how blessed we are here in the States.

  • @TheCureThatKillz
    @TheCureThatKillz Před 8 měsíci +3

    For all of us born in the United States (no matter what circumstances they were born into) we should NEVER EVER EVER complain about ANYTHING. Not one single thing!!!

    • @keithroberts2440
      @keithroberts2440 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Are you stupid? I know the point you’re making and I agree in a way. But just because some places can’t get it together doesn’t mean we shouldn’t strive for improvements?

  • @tontonoz9302
    @tontonoz9302 Před rokem +340

    I worked in South Sudan in 2007-08 in Malakal. It's really interesting for me to see Juba 15 years later. It's hard to believe the place could've gone backwards, but it has. So sad for the people of South Sudan who have already gone through so much. Thanks for showing this part of the world that always gets forgotten.

    • @FollowBetulas
      @FollowBetulas Před rokem +7

      I met an aid worker returning to South Sudan a few years ago, he looked so dejected and mentioned the sheer cost of travel in the country (cost of petrol for helicopters) really hampered how far the agency could reach those more in the provinces outside of the capital. Met him a few weeks after they had declared their independence, can't imagine what it must be like now.

    • @freedomisslavery6840
      @freedomisslavery6840 Před rokem +36

      The harsh truth is that there is nothing you can do for these people, this is the way they've always been and always will be.

    • @jamespaul6315
      @jamespaul6315 Před rokem +21

      @@freedomisslavery6840 i want to disagree with you, but when aid workers suffer from constant attacks its hard to see how anyone can help. I dont see anything improving for them sadly without a massive intervention

    • @steveharrigan7811
      @steveharrigan7811 Před rokem

      @@freedomisslavery6840 Leftist ideology always devastates everything it touches.

    • @tuforu4
      @tuforu4 Před rokem +8

      Same as SOMALIA.

  • @adamphelan450
    @adamphelan450 Před rokem +329

    Nick, from the bottom of my heart and on behalf of millions, thank you for giving each and every person from these poor countries an outlet to let the rest of the world know how bloody hard it is to live in such conditions. You are a true hero, and words cannot describe how grateful I am to you for this. Stay safe man!

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  Před rokem +20

      Thank you Adam. Much love!

    • @joshjones718
      @joshjones718 Před rokem

      lol its hard to live in those conditions? they create those conditions. you have to get western standards out of your mind. this is their standard; we are not the same. it has nothing to do with "wealth". it has everything to do with the inhabitants of the country. if you dont believe me look at any city whose demographic has changed from a majority "western" population to darker "social constructs"(races). crime, filth, graffiti, degeneracy all comes with it. you can take the lion out of the jungle but you cant take the jungle out of the lion. import enough of 3rd world people, become 3rd world. ask the million+ swedish girls how they enjoy their diversity. been to detroit lately? how about atlanta? you know who those "aid workers" are? theyre western. so who will be giving aid to them when they are overrun with what is essentially a dystopian "idiocracy"? nobody. you cant fix what isnt broken. these people arent broken, they are different. a leopard cant change its spots. trying to throw money at them to bring them to the standard of western civilization is like throwing money at dogs and expecting that with enough money it'll walk on 2 legs, speak english and learn calculus. they have a biological capacity for civilization. THAT is what youre seeing. life is hard for a badger too; its not because its poor.

    • @silva777
      @silva777 Před rokem +8

      The citizens made it "bloody hard" THEMSELVES. No sympathy here!

    • @djcorruption6012
      @djcorruption6012 Před rokem +17

      @@silva777 its Not that easy. Its a Long Story. Sorry For u that u dont understand History.

    • @pietrojenkins6901
      @pietrojenkins6901 Před rokem +9

      @@djcorruption6012 a country's situation is always a reflection of its people. Cue Haiti with 200yrs of nationhood,Liberia with 175yrs of nationhood and Singapore with only 50+yrs of nationhood.Why are they vastly different development-wise and poverty?

  • @michelled5037
    @michelled5037 Před 9 měsíci

    This man is a class act. Thanks for your hard work Nick! The world needs to see what really goes on. I enjoy your videos. Stay safe.

  • @Prestoux
    @Prestoux Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you bro. I had no idea. People like you are so vital spreading awareness about places like this. God bless the people of South Sudan🙏🏻

  • @bidamoses686
    @bidamoses686 Před rokem +197

    As a South Sudanese youth, it's so devastating seeing my fellow youngsters living in a dark world that has been taken away from them by corrupt government officials.
    Thanks for covering these clips Nick may God bless you for your bravery and welcome to South Sudan 🇸🇸.
    One love 💯👐🇸🇸🇸🇸🇸🇸

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  Před rokem +4

      Thank you Bida, love to SS!

    • @Facts-Over-Feelings
      @Facts-Over-Feelings Před rokem

      CAN U NAME THEM

    • @Dwightstjohn-fo8ki
      @Dwightstjohn-fo8ki Před rokem +2

      Where are you now? I worked with many S. Sudanese in Alberta. S. Sudan is a young country. TAKE IT BACK.

    • @joesmith5159
      @joesmith5159 Před rokem

      low iq sucks dont it

    • @Tata-bd9nx
      @Tata-bd9nx Před rokem +6

      @@Dwightstjohn-fo8ki I'm sure its not as simple as Taking it back if they want to🤷‍♀🤷‍♀

  • @BlackStar-yk7iz
    @BlackStar-yk7iz Před rokem +51

    I feel so bad for those kids, to have given up hope at such a young age is heartbreaking

  • @Derezzer
    @Derezzer Před rokem +1

    Wow, just wow, the intersection of some of my favorite topics, travel and retro games. What a great video thanks for the awesome content and he was great

  • @liveloud9894
    @liveloud9894 Před 22 dny +1

    Excellent piece of journalism, thank you

  • @bashirpartovi9571
    @bashirpartovi9571 Před rokem +739

    Nick, you're an incredible journalist, storyteller, and most of all, an incredible human being. Thanks for all the risks you're taking to bring us these series. Our problems all of a sudden seem so small.

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  Před rokem +106

      Thanks so much for your generosity, really appreciate your words. Thank you, Bashir!

    • @GCgamercrazy
      @GCgamercrazy Před rokem +22

      Yes, you risk your life in these dangerous places for these videos, your videos are very interesting to watch and it makes me feel grateful that I live here in Canada 🇨🇦

    • @Phobero
      @Phobero Před rokem +5

      My problems are not small. Thank you very much. 😒

    • @Jules-69lol
      @Jules-69lol Před rokem

      @@Phobero poor you, getting robbed every night and dying of illnesses and starvation

    • @Trailblazer_music
      @Trailblazer_music Před rokem

      All this guy show is negative things in africa,white propaganda campaign
      Even the cover photo for the vide he shows the drunkard and drug addict in a country of millions
      He gives the people ni advise ,he offers no help ,just looking for shockvalue
      I ADVISE ALL VIEWERS, PRACTICE CHARITY ,JUST AS PASTORS TELL YOU TO PAY TITHES AND OFFERING SO THEY CAN GET RICH
      A MAN ASKED RABBI YAHSHUA, MASTER WHAT GOOD THING MUST I DO TO GAIN SALVATION?
      HE TOLD HIM TO KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS
      THE MAN SAID I HAVE DONE ALL THAT ,WHAT ELSE MUST I DO?
      YAHSHUA TOLD HIM TO SELL HIS BELONGINGS AND GIVE TO THE POOR AND HE WILL HAVE RICHES IN HEAVEN BUT THE MAN WAS SAD BECAUSE HE DIDNT WANT TO SELL HIS RICHES TO HELP THE POOR
      .TZADEKAH-CHARITY
      TRY HELPING POOR PEOPLE TO DO FARMING,BUY A TRACTOR,GRAINS,IRRIGATION TOOLS ,THAT WILL HELP ERADICATE POVERTY
      TRY OPENING FACTORIES AND BUYIMG MATERIALS AND CLOTHING FROM AFRICA THAT WILL HELP THE POOR,
      THIS VIDEOS SHOWS THE PROBLEM BUT OFFERS NO SOLUTIONS OR ASK FOR NO HELP ,JUST THERE TO EXPLOIT THE POOR FOR FORTUNE AND FAME.

  • @wouterjanse4012
    @wouterjanse4012 Před rokem +336

    You go from Haiti to South Sudan?! Unbelievable. You go to the extremes to get the stories of these people into the world, which is inspiring and incredible. Thank you so much!

    • @archie2768
      @archie2768 Před rokem +9

      You have to be creative as a youtuber or twitch streamer, he earns money from going to such places because it gets more views and everybody is curious about those countries like Afghanistan, South Sudan, Haiti, Yemen etc. western media doesn't show anything about them and if they do its just negative.

    • @joshjones718
      @joshjones718 Před rokem +10

      i'd say calling them "people" is going to the extreme

    • @johnjones3332
      @johnjones3332 Před rokem +21

      @@joshjones718 you’re superior but can’t see they are humans just like you?
      Comedy

    • @oliveasea5369
      @oliveasea5369 Před rokem +6

      Somehow this feels so much better then Haiti I would have never expected that that this place would feel 100 times safer in the conditions they are at! Amazing to see these extremes tnx for the amazing video’s you have me hooked!

    • @wouterjanse4012
      @wouterjanse4012 Před rokem +6

      @@joshjones718 yeah what do you mean by that?

  • @jestronixhanderson9898
    @jestronixhanderson9898 Před 4 měsíci

    Your guide was a true gentleman, definition of calm.

  • @HamzatAbdullah-ix4zr
    @HamzatAbdullah-ix4zr Před 7 měsíci

    Nick, thank you for opening our minds to this place of all places in South Sudan❤ 👍

  • @roseme9914
    @roseme9914 Před rokem +355

    Courageous of you to visit this very troubled country, thanks for bringing their lives into our homes ❤️

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  Před rokem +18

      Thank you for joining me :)

    • @roseme9914
      @roseme9914 Před rokem

      @@Bone_Thug believe you are wrong there. Perhaps take a trip there yourself and report back

    • @misspeacelove7395
      @misspeacelove7395 Před rokem

      @@IndigoTraveller Great video! Can we donate to the young people in this?

    • @gg.youlubeatube6249
      @gg.youlubeatube6249 Před rokem +2

      11:20 anthropologist can rejoice, the miissing link has been found.

    • @mrhumbamakombe8387
      @mrhumbamakombe8387 Před rokem

      @@roseme9914 True this video is stupid. He was after sad stuff but he didn't find sewage flowing from house to house. Wode Maya video showed the real South Sudan. If this skinny face boy travel to Zimbabwe l will definitely throw him into mighty Zambezi river since he escaped the Nile river.

  • @bartolomeestebanmurillo4459

    Nick, you've turned a travel channel into a slice-of-life window into the lives of different people just trying to make it in this world. Stay safe out there!

    • @gg.youlubeatube6249
      @gg.youlubeatube6249 Před rokem

      11:20 anthropologist can rejoice, the miissing link has been found.

    • @maazi.naaniya9158
      @maazi.naaniya9158 Před rokem +1

      @@gg.youlubeatube6249 so the missing link is poverty

    • @gg.youlubeatube6249
      @gg.youlubeatube6249 Před rokem +1

      @@maazi.naaniya9158 Study more, so you sound less ridiculous.

    • @maazi.naaniya9158
      @maazi.naaniya9158 Před rokem

      @@gg.youlubeatube6249 no you were trying to say a racist joke I'm sure. Poor areas tend to be more violent. Now I would say maybe there culture in South Sudan is not adapted to modern life. Most people there were nomadic cowherds. So they did not emphasize permanency. I don't even know exactly what they are fighting over. "Ethnic conflicts" is too simple. Ukraine vs Russia is an ethnic conflict, but we are given a background and possible reasons for it. There are goals alleged. But with this people are shown fighting just to fight. We see the obvious poverty, yet we also see the modern military equipment. How did they purchase the arms they are using? Did they get a loan? If so who gave such a piss poor looking country a loan? It doesn't make sense but again, you wanted to be a racist butt uckuf so you said the missing link as in the common ancestor of humans and other apes an extinct creature by the way is these people.

  • @Taranicole516
    @Taranicole516 Před 7 měsíci

    You are really onto something here with this channel this is astonishing work

  • @mariafotopoulos4872
    @mariafotopoulos4872 Před rokem +5

    Thank you for the work you do and the risks you take to do it. Really incredible to see so much hardship. Can't imagine what it's like to be there "live." Really makes me wonder about the madness of the West, our disconnection from the plight of so much of the world and our many misplaced priorities. Hope & pray for the best for the people of South Sudan. Stay safe & keep up the excellent reporting.

  • @dementedmindstate7063
    @dementedmindstate7063 Před rokem +132

    I thought we weren't going to see another upload for another month or so. The GOAT journalist is back 🙌🏽 God bless you on your travels, Nick. 💪🏽💯

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  Před rokem +22

      Haha thank you mate, South Sudan awaits.

    • @1flo
      @1flo Před rokem +10

      I thought the same...what a pleasant surprise to see nick again!

    • @wholiveswhere
      @wholiveswhere Před rokem

      My sentiment too mate, amazed so soon after a place like Haiti, Nick is here in South Sudan. Eye opening. Makes one feel insignificant in what we do in our day to day lives when you see this.

  • @SuperDopeboy44
    @SuperDopeboy44 Před rokem +297

    Nick this is my country, I am originally from South Sudan and speak a language that you highlighted in the video. Now I currently reside in Boston, Mass and have been here for 15 years, thank you for highlighting my beautiful people and their plight to survival.

    • @Themuffinman4311
      @Themuffinman4311 Před rokem +5

      Boston represent

    • @rogerjack9053
      @rogerjack9053 Před rokem +8

      i wonder what was ur parents staus in the country, and how does one come from south sudan to the us? mean visa and stuff..all the best

    • @OnGod1007
      @OnGod1007 Před rokem +4

      Do you have a Boston accent?

    • @allenatkins2263
      @allenatkins2263 Před rokem

      How can you stand living in such a racist country?

    • @bahatiseyeofafrica
      @bahatiseyeofafrica Před rokem +6

      This guy deserves no thanks. I know there are problems in SS, but still there is a good side of the country. It can't be all bad as he depicts it

  • @jackdavern8337
    @jackdavern8337 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Your guide is amazing. Cool and collected.

  • @AshleyPaquin1
    @AshleyPaquin1 Před rokem +1

    I feel like I know nothing about the world by watching these videos. Thank you for creating this work. It reminds of what what Anthony Bourdain used to do. I hope you get an actual spot on television for your work to help us know what else is out there in the world.

  • @antaltokes1815
    @antaltokes1815 Před rokem +102

    Man, you are a legend. The lengths you go to make these documentaries is mindblowing.

  • @elixorvideos
    @elixorvideos Před rokem +222

    I clicked on this video kind of randomly for no particular reason. You have some extraordinary investigative journalism skills and produce factual content that would put a lot of traditional news media to shame. This was unbelievably incredible and a fantastic insight into the lives of the South Sudanese. So respectful as well.

    • @larzkruber822
      @larzkruber822 Před rokem

      Real journalists are the ones, you don´t see on TV.
      Sad but a natural result

    • @mattack6779
      @mattack6779 Před rokem

      There is no real journalism anymore in this country. Universities no longer teach the basic tenants of objective journalism. Colleges teach the methods of propaganda, suggestion and activism. At least if it were both sides of the political and social spectrum argued Americans wouldn't be the delusional idiots we are now.

    • @VA-gu1jq
      @VA-gu1jq Před rokem

      Vice and other major outlets have done stuff like this for years. What he’s doing is great, but acting like “traditional news media” doesn’t do this is simply a lack of awareness.

    • @mrhumbamakombe8387
      @mrhumbamakombe8387 Před rokem

      That's not Juba. Watch Wode video & see the difference. This guy should have been thrown into the Nile.

    • @jonaldblip_
      @jonaldblip_ Před rokem

      An UNBELIEVABLE video!!

  • @a.ismaeel
    @a.ismaeel Před 29 dny +2

    Thank you very much for such an amazing video. You made me travel to a place where I would never be able to experience first hand. Your video benefited me a lot with my research. Cheers, mate.

  • @synnveberg3168
    @synnveberg3168 Před rokem +4

    Thank you for showing us so many perspectives from different countries all over the world. Travelling to a country like this and documenting your journey helps me to understand that the world has so many different realities outside my safe little bubble.

  • @duffman7065
    @duffman7065 Před rokem +61

    11:00 Honestly heart breaking. The look of despair on those boys faces is beyond words 😢

    • @SteliosE92
      @SteliosE92 Před rokem +5

      You know what could help them? A fucking job .

    • @kk7420
      @kk7420 Před rokem +2

      @@SteliosE92 chill

    • @michaelbecker3107
      @michaelbecker3107 Před rokem

      Most people don't know how bad it can get in America

    • @assrammington7961
      @assrammington7961 Před rokem

      @@SteliosE92 nobody wants to acknowledge it because it makes eugenics seem like the good guy and it’s “dangerous” thinking… but when the shoe fits, many of these people… millions and millions in fact, would be more useful to the world as compost. Leaving them existing so far behind with no chance of catching up at all is cruel.

    • @assrammington7961
      @assrammington7961 Před rokem +1

      @@SteliosE92 so. No. A job wouldn’t help. Their limitedminds are a problem of their genealogy. No amount of justice can save them from their fate.

  • @supervanilla101
    @supervanilla101 Před rokem +132

    I applaud Nick for casually living the "Out of the frying pan and into the fire" lifestyle

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  Před rokem +12

      Hahaha thanks

    • @hausofdeshen8258
      @hausofdeshen8258 Před rokem +7

      For sure I would be heading home for a vacation lol

    • @charlierobles316
      @charlierobles316 Před rokem +1

      How does he pay for all this?

    • @skillfuldabest
      @skillfuldabest Před rokem +7

      @Black Lesbian Poet it’s called being smart. Plenty of successful black CZcamsrs exist.

    • @generalmartok3990
      @generalmartok3990 Před rokem +4

      @@charlierobles316 Sponsors, ad revenue, Patreon...you're familiar with how CZcams works, right?

  • @lakepublishing1990
    @lakepublishing1990 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Heartbreaking. And kudos to Indigo Traveller for having enormous stones.

  • @trentappleman4597
    @trentappleman4597 Před rokem

    I quite liked the montage beginning at minute two, and the montages generally were fun. Another notable feature is the carefully selected shots of people at emotional moments when their intense awareness of his being an outsider really comes out in hard faces.

  • @kennethwilliams7697
    @kennethwilliams7697 Před rokem +158

    Nick, you aren't just vlogging, you're reporting! You are showing us the realities of failed states around the world. Be safe my friend, be safe!

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  Před rokem +6

      Thank you Kenneth

    • @yyg4632
      @yyg4632 Před rokem +2

      so true. its a documentary

    • @dave.p153
      @dave.p153 Před rokem

      It's amazing how easily people now are excited , all he's doing his filming what's going on around him he's not a journalist

    • @jwil4709
      @jwil4709 Před rokem +1

      He'll be doing the states in 20 years.

    • @dave.p153
      @dave.p153 Před rokem

      @@jwil4709 Try 5 lol

  • @elfr3edoh277
    @elfr3edoh277 Před rokem +86

    From Egypt to Morocco, kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, Lybia, Nigeria and Sudan now our neighbors in the north. Thanks Nick for letting us adventure the world through your channel no matter the risks.wish to see you in my country one day. much love from Uganda 🇺🇬

    • @jeremywendelin
      @jeremywendelin Před rokem +4

      He should. Uganda is my favorite country that I have ever been too!

    • @Tata-bd9nx
      @Tata-bd9nx Před rokem

      I thought he already visited Uganda?

    • @zay0_n4ra11
      @zay0_n4ra11 Před rokem +1

      @@Tata-bd9nx He went to Uganda but they FORCE HIM TO DANCE the BAMBA so he had to leave Uganda by boat my friendd!!! 😔

    • @Tata-bd9nx
      @Tata-bd9nx Před rokem

      @@zay0_n4ra11 Which video is that?🤔

    • @Mai_TS--_--
      @Mai_TS--_-- Před rokem

      We have a lot of Ugandans here in Egypt, they all have melanin loss though, is it genetic there?

  • @malibu735
    @malibu735 Před 6 měsíci

    Your videos are so good....u r one of my fav traveling youtubers. Bless u and be safe friend❤

  • @teddyraffudeen7056
    @teddyraffudeen7056 Před rokem

    Good video. Excellent work. Compliments to the host of the show. Also, the guide is quite efficient and precise in his comments.

  • @Fyloeu
    @Fyloeu Před rokem +168

    Absolutely nuts! My cat interrupted me in the middle of watching this as she awoke from the nap. It occurred to me - she's in better health, eats better food and receives more love than most of those people...! Edit: I'm mostly talking about those poor boys on the streets.

    • @myerstyler8997
      @myerstyler8997 Před rokem +5

      Yeah, the government and others who fills their coffers from all of that rich oil sells will have a very tough examination on Judgment Day

    • @Michael-it5zz
      @Michael-it5zz Před 8 měsíci

      He approached a breastfeeding woman with a camera and didn't even take a hint when her husband got close to him. Then took his camera all inside their house. This guy is disrespectful and lacks emotional intelligence (empathy). He will do anything for attention and people like you should not validate him or commend him. This is not journalism in any way, shape or form. This guy would never even think about doing something like this in a western country like the United States or the U. K.

  • @michaeljoseph6093
    @michaeljoseph6093 Před rokem +20

    What I admire about you Nick is that you affirm the dignity of everyone you interview just by hearing their stories. And everybody needs to tell their story.

  • @guayames
    @guayames Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing your adventure!

  • @ShangDi_became_Jesus
    @ShangDi_became_Jesus Před rokem +2

    What some people have to live through day to day is mind blowing to see at times.

  • @Hunter-zp5hd
    @Hunter-zp5hd Před rokem +327

    I think that’s what you are doing is beneficial to mankind as a whole. Everyone needs to see places such as these. We tend to get caught up in the “important” news, but miss the suffering in many other locations on our planet. I give you high props for sticking your neck out in these dangerous locations to illustrate what folks go through. We might never be able to experience seeing these places without your good work. Great job! Be safe!

    • @Achtolz
      @Achtolz Před rokem +6

      Yeah I feel like people from US and Europe often dont realize how good we have it. At the same time we can only have it this good because of exploiting countries and keeping them poor for cheap man power and resources, you are either born in lucky 20% or work to keep them rich.

    • @blackflycanada4943
      @blackflycanada4943 Před rokem +9

      @@Achtolz That's kinda an over simplistic take on the situation. Also, it's most certainly not just western countries that are taking advantage of Africa. You can clearly see there are major issues in this particular country that are not caused by cheap/slave labour.

    • @bonsummers2657
      @bonsummers2657 Před rokem +2

      This is what these people create. Make All Countries Great, each in their own positive ways. These people have a lot of improvement to make with their society, with their country. They should stay there and create goodness, not squalor.

    • @Lifesizemortal
      @Lifesizemortal Před rokem

      They haven't evolved since the dawn of time. Africans infighting can never be "news" because it's simply a fact of life that one can always infer. Just as the wind blows and water is wet, Africa will never ascend from barbarism.

    • @biggumstevens1784
      @biggumstevens1784 Před rokem +6

      They suffer, but what do they produce worth exchanging for a better life?
      Nothing.
      They have a resource rich country, but they don't produce anything of note with it.

  • @abitofsh00sh
    @abitofsh00sh Před rokem +70

    My family lived with a Sudanese refugee from 2006 to 2008, in Australia. I have so many memories of him and I think of him all the time... I never thought I would be able to see any part of Sudan. Thank you for doing what you do.

    • @oliviamonteque6407
      @oliviamonteque6407 Před rokem

      This is what happens to Africans when Arabs, and Europeans invade your country and mess with the politics. If the had just left these people alone and nit come to exploit Africa. GLUE SNIFFING IS NOT AFRICAN, IT'S EUROPEAN AND THEIR COUSINS ACROSS THE ATLANTIC.

    • @garybrunecz7785
      @garybrunecz7785 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Well anyone with a brain and common sense knows that the top socioscientists of the world have figured out that this dying, over heating, massively polluted, resource ravaged, drought ridden, fire and storm infested planet cannot sustain more then 10 billion people at the most and with over 25 million already starving every year and around 1.8 million dying from drinking polluted water and the almost 1 billion living in slums and the over 750 million homeless and all the wars being waged. You would have to be a compete idiot to lay down with a women and breed like flies and bring innocent life into you pathetic existence. Now I see why war and being a soldier is the number one money maker and occupation the world has to offer. The human race is doomed. Except for the rich and super rich ruling elite who have lavish under ground cities to run to (servants included) when shit hits the fan. And ride out the rest of their lives in style.

    • @nachobrigante6581
      @nachobrigante6581 Před 8 měsíci

      Im watching out of the window and half Afrika runs down there…. I got enough from Rapefugees

  • @cramcrams7741
    @cramcrams7741 Před rokem

    Excellent. Thank you for your hard work. Africa deserves the best.

  • @rababrizvi950
    @rababrizvi950 Před měsícem

    Love to these people. May their difficulties lessen quickly.

  • @sixbrigands
    @sixbrigands Před rokem +12

    His guide is so well spoken and knowledgeable

  • @braedonlock3359
    @braedonlock3359 Před rokem +57

    Being from the US your videos really give me a perspective on how our little problems don’t really matter in the grand scheme. Will always watch your videos keep it up you’re great.

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  Před rokem +2

      Thank you Braedon!

    • @bobbykibe8693
      @bobbykibe8693 Před rokem +3

      Our foreign policies towards those distant lands and some much close to us like Haiti ensure we have small problems and theirs are insurmountable.

    • @lance9431
      @lance9431 Před rokem

      @@bobbykibe8693 right it’s all the fault of the US. They have no culpability. 😂

    • @pauladosch7062
      @pauladosch7062 Před rokem +1

      I’m from the US too. These Haiti and South Sudan and Venezuela etc stories are unbelievable! I just started reading “New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man” by John Perkins. That must explain some of what Nick is seeing.

    • @silva777
      @silva777 Před rokem

      The problems in the US are caused by people like this. Tell the truth.

  • @planetgannet
    @planetgannet Před 5 měsíci

    Great vid. So brave of you. Hope things get better there, so hard for people.

  • @Karen-qt2oi
    @Karen-qt2oi Před 16 dny

    So eye opening, thank you so much for sharing😊

  • @garamabe6891
    @garamabe6891 Před rokem +28

    They are not giving up. Kenya used to be this way but has improved a little bit. The South Sudanese will rise 💪🏿💪🏿

    • @falseprogress
      @falseprogress Před rokem

      Kind of like how Chicago blacks will eventually stop shooting each other.

    • @Snowfox23
      @Snowfox23 Před rokem +1

      🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

    • @MetatronRR
      @MetatronRR Před rokem +1

      ​@@Snowfox23 why that face snowflake

  • @omare_biketonature
    @omare_biketonature Před rokem +31

    I watch all of your videos but the more I see the more I’m left with a feeling of deep sadness, the eyes of that street boy will stay with me for weeks (then comes another video), I can’t imagine the withdraw from visiting this places. I would not be able to do what you do, I’m too softhearted, emphatic and don’t let go of memories. Thank you so much Nick! Cheers from Honduras.

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  Před rokem +3

      It isn't easy, that is for sure. Thank you Omare for sharing these words. Much love.

  • @jelfishen_5145
    @jelfishen_5145 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This is heartbreaking, I recently did an essay on the current status of South Sudan and there is so much here that is NEVER stated in the media. Especially the drug use. Thank you for bringing all of this information to light.

  • @leejamieson5827
    @leejamieson5827 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Such a professional video. The main news outlets need to take notes. This is journalism. I no longer have any complaints about the quality of my life.

  • @shivannda
    @shivannda Před rokem +183

    Your videos are incredible. Most travel vlogs on YT is "We got into this super fancy Van and drove through Australia " While you give a glance to a side of life most of us never seen. Real people in real struggles. Kudos!! Ton of respect! Keep it up!

    • @lovesallanimals9948
      @lovesallanimals9948 Před rokem +2

      Read the comments all that guy is doing is making money by showing peoples misery

    • @motttta
      @motttta Před rokem +2

      @@lovesallanimals9948 "Read the comments" lol. Think for yourself, maybe?

    • @lovesallanimals9948
      @lovesallanimals9948 Před rokem +2

      @@motttta i do and you support this guy fir doing nothing LOL

    • @moeheisenberg7410
      @moeheisenberg7410 Před rokem +2

      I like to thank you guys for taking those pictures and showed uswhat it's like there

    • @legarnonso7628
      @legarnonso7628 Před rokem +4

      Chief, people are born to do different things in life. It's simple.

  • @NA1L3D
    @NA1L3D Před rokem +122

    I was there in 2012, south of Juba, on a humanitarian mission. The whole experience was an assault on the senses and emotions. Yet, the people we engaged with were (mostly) amazing and welcoming. You'd expect a culture shock by going to such a place, but the culture shock for me was returning to the states. May God bless South Sudan.

    • @Trailblazer_music
      @Trailblazer_music Před rokem

      All this guy show is negative things in africa,white propaganda campaign
      Even the cover photo for the vide he shows the drunkard and drug addict in a country of millions
      He gives the people ni advise ,he offers no help ,just looking for shockvalue
      I ADVISE ALL VIEWERS, PRACTICE CHARITY ,JUST AS PASTORS TELL YOU TO PAY TITHES AND OFFERING SO THEY CAN GET RICH
      A MAN ASKED RABBI YAHSHUA, MASTER WHAT GOOD THING MUST I DO TO GAIN SALVATION?
      HE TOLD HIM TO KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS
      THE MAN SAID I HAVE DONE ALL THAT ,WHAT ELSE MUST I DO?
      YAHSHUA TOLD HIM TO SELL HIS BELONGINGS AND GIVE TO THE POOR AND HE WILL HAVE RICHES IN HEAVEN BUT THE MAN WAS SAD BECAUSE HE DIDNT WANT TO SELL HIS RICHES TO HELP THE POOR
      .TZADEKAH-CHARITY
      TRY HELPING POOR PEOPLE TO DO FARMING,BUY A TRACTOR,GRAINS,IRRIGATION TOOLS ,THAT WILL HELP ERADICATE POVERTY
      TRY OPENING FACTORIES AND BUYIMG MATERIALS AND CLOTHING FROM AFRICA THAT WILL HELP THE POOR,
      THIS VIDEOS SHOWS THE PROBLEM BUT OFFERS NO SOLUTIONS OR ASK FOR NO HELP ,JUST THERE TO EXPLOIT THE POOR FOR FORTUNE AND FAME.

    • @denismurimi497
      @denismurimi497 Před rokem +1

      Wow! I would so much like to go on a humanitarian mission in South Sudan

    • @NA1L3D
      @NA1L3D Před rokem

      @denis murimi Look up e3 Partners.

    • @chichi-bk4ez
      @chichi-bk4ez Před rokem +1

      Did you experience culture shock

    • @user-ke9yk5qp3u
      @user-ke9yk5qp3u Před 5 měsíci +7

      Hopefully you weren't down there spreading the nonsense of religion. Which basically teaches people how to hate their neighbors if they are different. Especially if they are gay.

  • @austinmonroe3894
    @austinmonroe3894 Před rokem +1

    That axel thesleff “bad karma” sample for the intro was a perfect choice.

  • @Okgirl15
    @Okgirl15 Před 9 měsíci +4

    It's very interesting to see what the countries are actually like. We don't hear enough about them and it's important to be informed about this part of the world.

  • @JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers

    Nick we cannot thank you enough for your endless efforts to show us the world! Safe travels! ~Cara 💖🙏🏻

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  Před rokem +5

      Thanks Cara, much love!

    • @MS-tc2fs
      @MS-tc2fs Před rokem +6

      🇺🇸🇮🇱Look into who’s sending arms (to multiple sides in the South Sudanese civil conflicts) into South Sudan and you’ll also find who’s profiting from the instability. South Sudan has tons of oil, so it’s in the interest of foreign oil companies to keep the region weak/ divided/ UNABLE TO NEGOTIATE HIGHER ROYALTY PAYMENTS on the resources extracted by these foreign companies.

    • @radiomanze1296
      @radiomanze1296 Před rokem

      @@MS-tc2fs more international banker exploitation

    • @afrikanheritage99
      @afrikanheritage99 Před rokem

      Speak for yourself. You do not speak for me as an African.

  • @susandumbill8805
    @susandumbill8805 Před rokem +200

    I visited North Sudan (Khartoum) in 1980 at age 20, and met a young woman from South Sudan, about my age, who was working for a fairly wealthy family as a house maid. Her English was very good. We got along very well, and she told me she really wanted to further her education and make a better life for herself. I really hope that happened. Her determination made an impact on me.
    In recent years I have been helping support a community project in Pajok, South Sudan. Some of the children are currently living in Uganda, continuing their education, safer and we'll cared for in a hostel. They see their mum's at the weekends. Young adults there are pursuing professional education; medical, teaching, paramedic. Real progress is being made, and I am thrilled for them. I have no idea if they will return to South Sudan, but they are in good jobs, those who have qualified, so they can help support their families. It is a privilege and joy to help them. I know where the money goes, which gives me confidence in giving for that reason. God bless you in your work ❤️

    • @mickeydrago9401
      @mickeydrago9401 Před rokem +9

      Delusional

    • @user-md3wm7vu1f
      @user-md3wm7vu1f Před rokem

      @@mickeydrago9401 not for everyone there it isnt. for most people it is, and its generally not their fault they cant do it

    • @calvinhunsicker3015
      @calvinhunsicker3015 Před rokem +2

      Bless you precious sister!

    • @susandumbill8805
      @susandumbill8805 Před rokem +1

      @Master Blaster So far as I'm concerned - speak it out, all of it. It might put some people off helping financially, but things like this should not be hidden.

    • @mickeydrago9401
      @mickeydrago9401 Před rokem +2

      @@user-md3wm7vu1f
      Delusional part two

  • @domim4496
    @domim4496 Před rokem

    Thank you for sharing South Sudan's story and of the street boys too xx

  • @ThatsWhenItkickedin
    @ThatsWhenItkickedin Před 8 dny

    Informative. It's good to see people shone in the light of a good journalist. I've learned a lot about the new nation. May G~d bless South Sudan.

  • @mario_luis_dev
    @mario_luis_dev Před rokem +56

    heart wrenching to see ppl living in these conditions… Really puts our first-world problems in perspective

    • @geneticnomad8720
      @geneticnomad8720 Před rokem +1

      Truly does...

    • @stevem815
      @stevem815 Před rokem

      Also makes you realise what could happen if everyone in the west doesn't stop behaving like mental cases.

    • @jungli2481
      @jungli2481 Před rokem +1

      R u talking about unisex toilets?

    • @benbo7042
      @benbo7042 Před rokem

      ​@@jungli2481 🤣🤣🤣

    • @tiamisrahi6226
      @tiamisrahi6226 Před rokem +2

      lol . i woud anytime change ny digital slave status with one of those genuine lives

  • @Daniel-wu2tq
    @Daniel-wu2tq Před rokem +11

    “I am not a journalist” yet you continue the make the most incredible documentary journalism pieces I’ve ever seen

  • @paulinaowiredu6932
    @paulinaowiredu6932 Před 10 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing, prayers for the People of South Sudan

  • @Sandy-ti6vn
    @Sandy-ti6vn Před 8 měsíci

    THIS GUY DESERVES AND MUST BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED FOR THE WORK HE PUTS UP.....

  • @dianaNia81
    @dianaNia81 Před rokem +289

    This is incredible. Just came across your channel and can't wait to binge watch it this weekend. Even I as a Kenyan in East Africa have never imagined it to be this hard in South Sudan. Thank you for bringing the world to our devices.

    • @fishmud3264
      @fishmud3264 Před rokem

      Kenya has it's drug street boys too. Anywhere the west goes, this follows

    • @virgiljjacas1229
      @virgiljjacas1229 Před rokem

      The "System" prioritize Ukraine 😡😡😡

    • @Saxoncloset
      @Saxoncloset Před rokem +2

      It annoys me they come to UK and we begrudge giving them a better life or a house but when you see there own country yo must feel we owe them more dignity than that

    • @clairejones1113
      @clairejones1113 Před rokem +3

      You don’t owe them anything. Nobody made them have a civil war. They have to repair their own country.

    • @virgiljjacas1229
      @virgiljjacas1229 Před rokem

      @@clairejones1113 Perhaps you need to do an UNBIASED research on the "who invade who first" and after that classified them as a "Second Class Citizens" in their own country. There is any " lost Love" for Western governments EXCEPT creating the typical "Divide and Conquer" techniques.
      Anything else left out 🤔🤔🤔 !!?

  • @bakabuok8117
    @bakabuok8117 Před rokem +80

    Thanks for visiting our country mate.
    I've been enjoying your videos for a while now and I didn't expect that you would visit my country 🇸🇸 this soon. I wish you all the best in your next adventures and hopefully get to show the world some positive part of South Sudan because all the western media tend focus on just negative side of 🇸🇸. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @bolwyman_Tv
      @bolwyman_Tv Před rokem

      The mislead the people living in other countries by showing footage of only poverty and the bushes of Africa yet there is so much development, educated people, developed fisrt world cities and technology and we live far from the wildlife. Yesterday there was a question of how we live near lions…ha ha ha! So many people believe we live in the jungles.

    • @viewerssejati8940
      @viewerssejati8940 Před rokem +10

      Is there any positive side?

    • @tsemayesvlog982
      @tsemayesvlog982 Před rokem +22

      @@viewerssejati8940 This is a stupid question

    • @flashgrind
      @flashgrind Před rokem +2

      One day, I will visit as well 😊

    • @bakabuok8117
      @bakabuok8117 Před rokem +24

      @@viewerssejati8940
      I don't know what you're trying to say but YES, just like any other country, there's both the negative and the positive side.

  • @doug9194
    @doug9194 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you for making this video!!

  • @abchappell01
    @abchappell01 Před rokem

    That was amazing in depth reporting. 😊

  • @desireeslayton7959
    @desireeslayton7959 Před rokem +70

    As hard as life can be I am SO grateful for my problems. My prayers and respect go out for the people of Sudan. I thought my kids had it hard but to see children living in this is such a hard pill to swallow. To know how selfish our world is... That we allow people to live n these conditions while we live comfortably... Jesus please intercede for your children as only you can.

    • @davidsaunders4985
      @davidsaunders4985 Před rokem +1

      This is the aftermath of Colonialism. When people are colonized, they are also being governed, and there are support systems in place. Plantations are bad, but there is food, water, shelter, and an outhouse. When South Sudan gained it's independence in 2011, those support systems collapsed. And war is almost always inevitable until a balance is reached. Think of the U.S. when slavery was abolished. There were Jim Crow Laws, segregation, lynching, police brutality, indentured servitude, political assassinations, etc. When we Africans came out on the other side of that, we were and are still angry. We are still healing. This happens in all countries, but it is difficult to watch it when the living conditions are this extreme. Remember when we were kids, and people made skinny Ethiopian jokes? Look at Ethiopia, Botswana, South Africa, Rwanda, and many other African countries TODAY. Twenty years ago, people were terrified of Rwanda, now people vacation there. Really look & see how far they've come since escaping the claws of Colonialism. Keep the faith. They will heal overtime, and things will get better. ❤✊🏾

    • @desireeslayton7959
      @desireeslayton7959 Před rokem +2

      @@davidsaunders4985 thank u so much for sharing your understanding. I was ignorant that this is a part of a process. It still is bothersome however that this is something an entire country has to go thru. But from what you've shared i can see this is part of the process. Jesus loves you! Thanks again & Hugs from afar!

    • @thunderbird1921
      @thunderbird1921 Před rokem +3

      I remember when South Sudan gained independence in 2011. There were hopes amongst countless relief workers and organizations that this peaceful separation and new country would FINALLY bring lasting stability to the region. For it to fall to this is nothing short of heartbreaking. The people of Botswana probably have little idea how lucky they are to have never had these horrible stability and corruption problems compared to countless of their African neighbors. It shows just how unique Seretse Khama was as a founding leader.

    • @user-ke9yk5qp3u
      @user-ke9yk5qp3u Před 5 měsíci

      Religion doesn't do squat, in fact in Africa, the silly Christian religion that Americans bring teaches people how to hate their neighbors and kill them if they are different, especially if they are gay. Religion is garbage and it drags humanity down, not up.

  • @ejiakupatrick3505
    @ejiakupatrick3505 Před rokem +1

    Nick great work ... I appreciate you from here 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

  • @davidheyes4771
    @davidheyes4771 Před rokem +1

    Very well done sir, great documentary, it's so sad that this kind of suffering exists in this day and age.

  • @KarinLynnBates
    @KarinLynnBates Před rokem +70

    I’m so excited you are in South Sudan. A friend of mine was an aid worker there from 2014-2016 and was challenged there. I have had many students from the Sudan; I’m really pleased to get a view into South Sudan through your lens and experience. Thank you, Nick. After this and Haiti, I hope you take a bit of a break for your mental health. It’s not easy to continually be a part of challenging places without a break. 💖 Take care, friend.

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  Před rokem +3

      Interesting, thanks for sharing Karin. Thank you for your words also. Much love!

    • @MS-tc2fs
      @MS-tc2fs Před rokem +3

      ⚠️⚠️ 🇺🇸🇮🇱Look into who’s sending arms (to multiple sides in the South Sudanese civil conflicts) into South Sudan and you’ll also find who’s profiting from the instability. South Sudan has tons of oil, so it’s in the interest of foreign oil companies to keep the region weak/ divided/ UNABLE TO NEGOTIATE HIGHER ROYALTY PAYMENTS on the resources extracted by these foreign companies.

    • @JAM661
      @JAM661 Před rokem

      @@MS-tc2fs Sorry but the USA does not sell the type of guns there military uses.

    • @Neilsowards
      @Neilsowards Před 9 měsíci

      @@MS-tc2fs and unable to get a refinery built and functioning. This way they export crude and then have to buy back the refined gasoline. A big time loss.

  • @sarahjames1612
    @sarahjames1612 Před rokem +97

    This was a tough one to watch. I'm from South Africa and it's so easy to turn a blind eye to what's happening in fellow African countries... Thank you for making us aware of the situations in so many countries, Nick.

    • @jamespaul6315
      @jamespaul6315 Před rokem +7

      Theres nothing anyone can do honestly.

    • @bmoney3837
      @bmoney3837 Před rokem +11

      No, us Africans are doing something about it some have died trying to liberate their country it all depends on a new generation. It's a slow processs. not a quick fix

    • @jamespaul6315
      @jamespaul6315 Před rokem +2

      @@bmoney3837 i wish you the best

    • @letsgetdoing
      @letsgetdoing Před rokem

      ​@@jamespaul6315 White people could help the countries they absolutely diseased, corrupted and otherwise OBLITERATED. But that's not an option because they're white people. A "fellow African" coming from a white guy who has no plans on helping build up a country his people destroyed is some of the craziest shit ever.

    • @jamespaul6315
      @jamespaul6315 Před rokem

      @@letsgetdoing lol bruh they are destroying themselves . White people dont even seem to exist there. Its not a race issue. Nice try though.

  • @TroyMANator2
    @TroyMANator2 Před měsícem +2

    In one word
    Fascinating!

  • @JoseMtnz
    @JoseMtnz Před 26 dny

    Massive work Indigo. Thank you for the hard work and taking the risks to remind us how the world really is, specially for those who live in the unreal, entitled and accomodished western world like me. Keep it up💪

  • @SamMarsh04
    @SamMarsh04 Před rokem +81

    That scene of you down at the Nile riverside restaurant overlooking the boat wreck perfectly symbolises South Sudan, a beautiful tropical paradise helplessly struggling to stay afloat.

    • @SaNTeeCLOOZ
      @SaNTeeCLOOZ Před rokem

      A shithole

    • @moshesheckel7369
      @moshesheckel7369 Před rokem

      Beautiful paradise? More like a toxic waste dump

    • @lioneldemun6033
      @lioneldemun6033 Před rokem +1

      An enclaved territory in the dark heart of Africa- hopeless....

    • @winnerwinnerchickendinnertehe
      @winnerwinnerchickendinnertehe Před rokem

      @@lioneldemun6033 why is South Sudan in this state in the first place? Take your racism somewhere else, we’re not interested.

    • @Trailblazer_music
      @Trailblazer_music Před rokem

      All this guy show is negative things in africa,white propaganda campaign
      Even the cover photo for the vide he shows the drunkard and drug addict in a country of millions
      He gives the people ni advise ,he offers no help ,just looking for shockvalue
      I ADVISE ALL VIEWERS, PRACTICE CHARITY ,JUST AS PASTORS TELL YOU TO PAY TITHES AND OFFERING SO THEY CAN GET RICH
      A MAN ASKED RABBI YAHSHUA, MASTER WHAT GOOD THING MUST I DO TO GAIN SALVATION?
      HE TOLD HIM TO KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS
      THE MAN SAID I HAVE DONE ALL THAT ,WHAT ELSE MUST I DO?
      YAHSHUA TOLD HIM TO SELL HIS BELONGINGS AND GIVE TO THE POOR AND HE WILL HAVE RICHES IN HEAVEN BUT THE MAN WAS SAD BECAUSE HE DIDNT WANT TO SELL HIS RICHES TO HELP THE POOR
      .TZADEKAH-CHARITY
      TRY HELPING POOR PEOPLE TO DO FARMING,BUY A TRACTOR,GRAINS,IRRIGATION TOOLS ,THAT WILL HELP ERADICATE POVERTY
      TRY OPENING FACTORIES AND BUYIMG MATERIALS AND CLOTHING FROM AFRICA THAT WILL HELP THE POOR,
      THIS VIDEOS SHOWS THE PROBLEM BUT OFFERS NO SOLUTIONS OR ASK FOR NO HELP ,JUST THERE TO EXPLOIT THE POOR FOR FORTUNE AND FAME.