Just another entry into the travellers notebook is all.
Bald and Bankrupt, the popular travel vlogger known for exploring post-Soviet countries and off-the-beaten-path destinations, has had several close calls during his adventures. Here are some of the most notable:
1. Arrest in Kazakhstan (2022)
- While trying to visit the Baikonur Cosmodrome (a restricted space facility), Bald and Bankrupt was detained by Kazakh authorities for entering a forbidden area.
- He was fined and released but had to leave the country.
2. Chernobyl Disaster Zone Detention (2019)
- He ventured into the abandoned Chernobyl Exclusion Zone in Ukraine without proper permits.
- Ukrainian authorities detained him briefly before letting him go with a warning.
3. Nearly Attacked in Chechnya
- While traveling in Grozny, Chechnya, he had an encounter where locals warned him that foreigners could be in danger if they wandered into the wrong areas.
- He quickly left to avoid any trouble.
4. Mugging in Mexico
- While exploring a rough part of Mexico, he was nearly mugged but managed to escape by keeping a low profile and avoiding confrontation.
5. Tense Moment with Russian Military in Donbas
- While in Russian-controlled Donbas (Ukraine conflict zone), he had a run-in with armed Russian troops who questioned his presence.
- He talked his way out of it but later admitted it was one of his most dangerous moments.
Despite these close calls, Bald and Bankrupt continues to explore high-risk areas, keeping his raw and unfiltered travel style.
