Solo Through Romania's Dark Past 🇷🇴

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Published 2022-08-05
🇷🇴Deep in the heart of Eastern Europe lies the nation of Romania. A mysterious land to many with its own history of villains and heroes. And it was in search of one such polarising figure that I began a journey across this land ( by the world’s greatest train ) in the footsteps of Ceaucescu. Join me on this personal journey which I have long dreamed of making as we trace the leader’s final days in power and his ultimate demise.

Shoutout to all the friendly Romanian people I met on the journey.

The prequel to this video can be found on the Daily Bald channel.

All Comments (21)
  • @PJL7095
    Ben - I do not know if you lay there in your Soviet style hotel room reading through comments posted to your videos but if you do I want you know know this… You fill many upon many viewers with great happiness when a new video is released. I can only speak for myself but I bet many others would agree to this, we hope you do not stop making these videos. Your way of storytelling is pure & unique plus it’s simply the best. Please stick with it even if it is every once & awhile. Cheers to you Ben
  • @mattjames112
    It's content like this that really shows how amazing Youtube is. Just a guy with a camera travelling by himself making better videos than 99% of the crap that cost millions. Thanks!
  • @JH-zs6vh
    It’s good to see Bald still going strong after all these years. One of the only travel vloggers who isn’t boring and insufferable on the platform.
  • @rexhargrove5172
    It is so rare that my YouTube recommendations provide me with anything worth watching. But, thankfully, your channel appeared a few days ago and now I have many hours of your wonderful videos to watch!
  • @empowl1607
    Your videos pulled me out of a very bad rut back in early 2020. I'm not overstating it, only your videos managed to knock me back down to reality. I remember the sequence of events quite vividly. I've returned to pay back a tiny portion of what you gave to me. Thank-you.
  • @pmtrans
    I love Balds style. I live vicariously through him, being disabled and having no hope of ever visiting these countries.
  • I love Romania. Been so many times and even married a Romanian. Amazing culture and what beautiful countryside....
  • @mememihnea
    As a romanian leaving outside Romania you can't even comprehend how many emotions were going through my body in those 50 minutes. Fortunately, I was born after 89' but still know most of the stories about Ceaușescu from my parents. You described everything very well. Chapeau!
  • @Ju7ianify
    Love how the train conductor just casually started talk in german to you.
  • Finally. As a Romanian, I was waiting for a video with my country for so much time haha! Glad to see you had fun! You're always welcome in our country! 🇷🇴
  • @turnip9367
    Thank you for continuing to produce these videos. Not only are they entertaining but also informative. Romania has such a rich history, and I'm glad a large channel is giving it the spotlight it so deserves. Keep up the great work. I look forward to your next adventure.
  • @Sirkrow96
    I've watched all of your videos Ben and each one has been as entertaining as the last. It's been amazing following you on your journeys the past 3-4 years. Love your work mate. Much love from an Englishman living in Poland.
  • @nuetarded
    imagine you're a british russian-speaking guy somewhere in romania and the train conductor suddenly starts talking in german to you
  • @fakerating
    Correction: Ceausescu's final speech didn't take place at the unfinished palace... it was more in the center of Bucharest at Revolution Square, on the balcony of what is now the Ministery of Internal Affairs.
  • Hey Ben, well I’m Incredibly happy your following your one true path. I wish you the very best of luck mate what ever your next big adventure entails. It’s been an absolute pleasure watching you grow with your channel over the years and making real honest content without the jargon. I hope it’s not the end but another chapter. Xx
  • @xXSKAVENXx
    love you bald!! You take me away from the pain and strife in my life...every time I see a new vid you put out I am overjoyed with anticipation! Thank you sir! Thank you so much!!
  • Amazing how one man with a camera, alone, is producing some of the best content available. Respect mate!!!
  • @remuque
    My wife was literaly screaming from the other room that there's a Bald episode from Romania. It finally happened!
  • Thanks for your amazing channel Bald, can’t wait to see what else you have in store for all of us.
  • Romania is a beautiful country. I even married a Romanian and we live in Australia, but Romania also captured my heart. It will always be a special place for me