Robbed by Ethiopia's Biggest Thieves 🇪🇹 vA 68 

it was good having you in Ethiopia my brother and I am really sorry that you experienced a robbery in our country I'm so sad for that but you made it. have a nice road a head of you

Love the honest reactions to a country. that's why we watch you. It's just a very authentic trip through a country in a very crazy way, and you seem like a genuine guy. Never change

Hello Yves! Those empty settlements/structures you saw along the way is normal because being pastoralist Borana people migrate from one settlement to another depending on the availability of pasture and water for their livestock.

I am glad that you completed your way through Ethiopia almost safely. Wish you all the best in your remain journey.

A new subscriber here🖐️ it's so sad what you went through,,but hey you finally made it!! Welcome to Kenya🇰🇪 Hakuna Matata.

I am glad that you completed your way through Ethiopia almost safely. But one thing I want to tell you is You should not get annoyed when they take pictures of you because you are literally filming them everywhere you go without their consent as well.

Wow, what a trip! Even on your more difficult days your joy of travel comes across well.

Brother Yves I understand how it is probably annoying for you for all these people to follow and stop when seeing you but you must remember you are a foreigner and a lot of people especially in the rural areas have barely or never seen someone who looks like you, so they are excited and amazed. I agree with you it might be annoying but look at it positively, as if you are a celebrity. You are also riding on a tricycle they have probably never seen before so all in all they are very interested. I appreciate you coming to the country and staying for 9 months and hope you go back and visit. Stay safe my friend. One love One Ethiopia💪🏾🇪🇹🙏🏾💯✊🏾❤️ Shout out to France🇫🇷

It is difficult to do business especially exporting ,in Ethiopia because of the currency issues.after 9monthes in my country you finally found the giant robber and gambler. - Have a good journey.

Behalf of my country Ethiopia I'm really sorry. 😢 keep going your Journey and be complete successfully your plan. God bless you my brother from French.

Good luck Yves , it was a wonderful time following your journey in Ethiopia. we miss you 😊

Yves I really enjoyed your travels across Ethiopia. I’m looking forward to seeing how Kenya turns out .😃👍

Hello Yves. I really enjoyed watching every episode of you bravely trekking my country Ethiopia. I'm sorry for all the injustices that happened while you there, but we know humans suck sometimes. I'm looking forward to seeing your adventures through our beloved neighbor country Kenya. I am sure you will love it!

Sorry about the robbery. It's a pity because Ethiopia is a beautiful country with amazing people. Karibu (welcome) Kenya Yves! Looking forward to your adventures across my homeland.

I'm not surprised you got robbed, I'm surprised you're still alive while traveling across these dangerous remote areas. Ethiopia is not even safe for us Ethiopians to travel outside of Addis Ababa nowadays. People are losing their lives simply, because of their ethnicity or religion. Please, be careful! :)

Yes, Ethiopia is quite tricky for foreigners. They make it quite difficult for you to take out or receive dollars because government still practices market controls. They have a long way to go in that regard

Wish you a happy tour ahead. I am sorry for the bad experience you got from the Government!

As a Kenyan who has lived in Ethiopia & traveled across the different regions, quite a bit I must say Kudos… for hacking Ethiopia. Really, well done on hacking Ethiopia. It’s a beautiful country, with such lovely people, but can be very difficult to navigate. The guy who was asking you “How many years” means how long have you been cycling from France. They mean well but can come off as a lot because you are not used to it. Don’t feel bad, they mean well. Also, you should not get annoyed when they take pictures of you because you are literally filming them everywhere you go without their consent as well. Finally, Well done on going through Ethiopia. 🙌🏾 Welcome to Kenya. You will love Kenyans. They’re very warm people. You can tell right at the border… Kenyans are so lovely. Karibu Kenya.

Been in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa once, in 2016. Almost been robbed, caught a guy red handed when he was taking my passport with flight ticket out of my pocket. Few hours later my friend has been forced to give away his money. If the government steals from the regular people, no wonder why regular people steals from others ;)

A bike tour like this all alone is pretty brave, the peaceful people greet you, the dangerous people exclude you. They stick to you like flies.

So happy you arrived in Kenya!!! A new country to explore 😃

Hello Yves! I'm sorry for that bad situation you got with the country and look forward for your new jurny

thank you so much for being honest i saw many of Ethiopians coments saying you're not doing right for saying you were robbed but that's the reality they robbed you shame on them that's not nice at all welcome to 🇰🇪

You certainly seem to be sort of fearless. I would not feel safe at all traveling through those areas alone. Adventurous soul!

You are the best! Missing you and your adventures, authentic adventures and always has a very different experience. Seems for them you are bag of money travelling the world, let's have some thousands 🤦🏽‍♂ RESPECT Yves, never stop for such incidents brother, you deserve all the support for the tough non-stop exciting travel wallah

VERY COOL! Crossing the border to KENYA. I'm looking forward to seeing how different it is from the Ethiopia travels.

You are amazing and resilience person, you never scared any thing, you always ride any where you sleep any place, I surprised your encampment, you are too strong person, i always follows you.

HI I FOLLOWED ALL YOUR POST FROM FRANCE UP TO MOYAĹE KENYA!YOUR TRIP IN BORANA ZONE WAS FANTASTIC IF I MAY SAY,EXCEPT AFTER MEGA YOUR MOODS CHANGED COMPLETELY PROBABLY YOU WERE TIRED! ONCE IN NAIROBI GET IN TOUCH WITH ME FOR A CUP OF TEA. ENJOY YOUR REST OF TRIP TO NAIROBI. GALATOOM GALATOOM GALATOOM BORANAS ARE GOOD PEOPLE THEY ARE FOUND IN SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA,NORTHERN KENYA COUNTIES OF MARSABIT AND ISIOLO COUNTIES PLUS TANARIVER COUNTY IN COAST REGION.

i am sorry for the experience that you had in my country. I wish you could had a better time there Maybe one day everything be good again and u visit us back. Good luck with the journey.❤

Thank you for visiting us

Doesn't look worth all the hassle and don't look fun. You are a brave man!

Thank you for sharing this information with us and the whole world. You said it very clearly about how hard it is for Ethiopian people doing business. That’s so true. The government is big mess. Another good example is the difference between Ethiopian Moyale and Kenyan Moyale just after crossing the border😢.

You are courageous to have traveled to ethiopia at this moment in time.

I couldn't be bothered riding a bike to the local supermarket but love riding motorcycles all over the world, hats off to you mate. Stay safe!

Love your videos! You are very kind.

The amount of people that straight up stalked you and harassed you is insane. Very unsettling, even if they didn't mean harm, following someone like that is not normal or acceptable behavior

Welcome to 🇰🇪 , we have an awesome cycling community hear. We should have a cycle event to escort you to Nairobi 🎉🎉

The reason as to why you find abandoned settlements ( villages) is because most of the people in those areas and generally in Ethiopia are Nomadic pastoralists hence they always move around with their herds looking for greener pastures .

Being asked the same questions, multiple times, every day, for months, even years. I don't know you, but you must be one of the most patient guy on this planet

Bro congratulations you did it, am actually in Ethiopia with my family and we have the same freaking issue With people starting at us it's actually very annoying so I completely get you bro. but yeah congrats, maybe I will see you soon cause my family and I are traveling to Kenya soon so yeah.

Stay strong, your struggles are appreciated

The last guy made me laugh," I saw you going to that club with those ladies, you still riding that thing?😂😂

Mega, my home town thank you for visiting!

In 80s I walked from Mega to Moyale Kenya and I felt the difference between Ethiopia and Kenya immediately i set foot in Kenya 🇰🇪. Sorry for whatever happened in Ethiopia, but that's true, I hope they watch this and learn to do better

In Ethiopia they take the term "follower" quite literally 😂 all the best and be safe.

I am glad you made it out of Ethiopia, You really deserve this. Now let's see our neighbor Kenya :)

After completed this epic adventure in Ethiopia i expect you to speak conclusion of this extraordinary adventure, i feel bad for what happen to you, but other than problem of currency difference b/n government and black market ,your travel much worthy than currency differences. Stay safe and wishing you nice adventure

Pitiful! How sad that even the gov does not see the long term benefits of fair transaction with wealth bringing foreigners. I agree with what you said about how harsh it could be with citizens if they are this bad with foreigners whose primary mode of business is the currency of their own homeland.

i'm glad u left. its just very hard to work also to grow i'm happy for u kin.

Just came across your video OMG, I am scared for you riding across such remote areas. Be careful.

Greetings Yves from Staten Island New York🇺🇸Your videos are awesome and real

Thank you for pointing out the economic injustice the Ethiopian government is committing.

Hello Yves, you are a very good man, i like you and your videos are the best ever! 🙂

I thought having followers were good for your safety. Maybe people who watched your previous videos where you were paying a follower for your safety just misunderstood you like me. I believe they wanted to make sure you felt safe at their region by keeping you company on the road and guide you to the right location. That’s African thing too. Greetings, welcoming, and guiding.

Welcome to Kenya ,I always watch your videos

Thank you for your eyes to Africa I'm in Jamaica some enjoying the blogs in Africa thank you for your eyes to Africa❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤

Welcome to Kenya 🇰🇪, am looking forward to this series,if you will be around Rift Valley let me know.

This is quite comical, and your rants are quite entertaining 😆😆

as an Ethiopian i am sorry this happen to you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Im traveling in Africa too with a normal bicycle and experienced the same. I hate that they put you in risk driving so close to you. Those roads are really unpredictable and having someone at less than 1m not knowing how he will react...

I believe they are nomads, i.e. they move from place to place with their livestock depending on where they can get pasture. this is a common way of life in semi arid areas

Summer in south Ethiopia is amazing ❤

This man talking about “only 100 km in one day “ so nonchalantly is crazy to me

Hi Kino I love your videos and you are a brave man who dared to cross Ethiopia in thosetimes, one thing I observed is that you have the same attitude when you left Sudan got in Ethiopia as now when you left Ethiopia and came to Kenya.

You must admit a random guy on a tricycle- bike is kind of interesting.

Am so impressed how you take a Risk to ride a tricycle on Kenya Road

I understand that you feel like you were robbed, but the official exchange rate of 1 USD to 55.16 Ethiopian Birr is available online. The black market rate is higher, at 100 or 105 ETB, but it is illegal. I don't think banks would be willing to exchange currency at the black market rate.

I have seen your video with my Dad every saturday, we are such a humble guy and have recorded the real Ethiopian life and showed to the world! Thats what we are we are not the people we used to be anymore! ድንቄም እንግዳ ተቀባይ ከፀጉር ቤቱ ጀምሮ፣ እስከ ሱርማ፣ ሀመር ጉብኝት ላይ አስጎብኚው የፈፀመው ዝርፊያ፣ ከዛ በመኪና የተዘረፍከው፣ ከዛ አዲስ አበባ ጁስ ቤት፣ ወሎ ሰፈር አካባቢ ምን ጉድ ነን ግን! በጣም አፈርኩ በሀገሬ እጅግ እሳቀቃለሁ ሳይ። Iraq, Afgan, Syria የሄድክበት እንደ ክፉ የተሳሉ በአሜሪካ ፊልም ጨካኝ ናቸው የተባሉ እንግዳ ተቀባይ ህዝቦች አይተናል ኢትዮጲያ በተቃራኒው ደባሪ ህዝብ ነን ከጫፍ እስከ ጫፍ 80% እንግዳ ተቀባይ አይደለንም ሀቅ ነው! But you are an amazing resilient guy keep doing original videos

I am a Kenyan I was in Addis Ababa a few months ago and I was using my Kenyan visa card and used Ethiopian ATM-- The rate was superfrustating ---EVERY 10$ i was widhdrawing I was losing $7 dollars on exchange rate I was like what the f.. is that--- the people I meet on road and in Ethiopia were superfriendly except. Welcome to Kenya -- more friendly --- English speaking Country and hopefully you will enjoy Kenya -=smaller than Ethiopia

Kenyaaa here you come! Well done Yves for making it!

Now you understand how celebrities feel in your country. )

Ethiopia can be challenging when you are coming from outside the country, dont speak the language or understand their culture. You are a muzungu riding a funny vehicle, quite a sight to behold in the remote villages of Ethiopia. In retrospect, hope you have a more positive perspective of your experience.

I'm very proud and happy for you for finally exiting Ethiopia❤I hope they are not very annoying about the camera in kenya

I admire your potential brother you are doing a great Job,

I hope your Kenya adventure will be so much better, it's sad to see people behave this way, the bikers chasing you never came across the word harassment, it's one thing to say hello and move on but being chased is flat out annoying and nerves triggering, however you carry yourself properly, 10/10 you know exactly how to deal with these situations. People need to understand how they treat foreigners is what makes or breaks someone else's decision to visit your country.

Welcome to Kenya and hope you have a smooth and easy interesting journey

Your bravery in remote Ethiopia is commendable, but it's important to address a significant aspect. In these areas, most locals live below the poverty line and have limited exposure to the outside world. To them, seeing a white person on a tricycle is an extraordinary and rare occurrence. While it's understandable to feel overwhelmed by the constant attention and curiosity, it's worth noting that you intentionally chose this route through their towns and villages, which naturally invites such reactions. These individuals have limited access to education and experiences beyond their immediate surroundings, intensifying their fascination with your journey. Instead of showing your arrogance and complaints , consider them as opportunities to understand the consequences of your actions. Your adventurous spirit is commendable, but it's essential to anticipate and accept the natural results of your actions in these unique contexts. If you seek a quieter riding experience, returning to the tranquility of France might be an option. Recognizing the challenges and embracing them as opportunities for personal growth is a path towards understanding and humility. 🚴‍♂️🌍

Yves become a RU-vid star lol I remember when you didn’t even have 500 subscribers lol 😂 now you become super star ⭐️ 😂

The entitlement of these Europeans will never cease to amaze me. You make money by going to remote area to film people doing their daily activities because they are exotic to you, but when they return the favor as you are quite the spectacle for them as well, you feel your privacy is violated😂. They aren’t even making money off of your image like you are off them.

I came across your vlog....and kinda love every episode you r making....

Hello Yves! I'm sorry for that terrible robbery from the government, it is actually frustrating since it prevents people from visiting these countries. Also you are becoming famous so you better get used to people stopping and waving at you :P

I think part of your problem is the type of bike you ride . It is so unusual it draws attention . If I saw it I would go over to have a look . Also being lower than everyone puts you at a disadvantage ,even if it is only in the mind .

Yves is a very humble person. he answers evry boring like what is your name,where are you going, where are you from and... etc questions without frustration. if it was me i am gone say don't ask me the same fu**ing question get out of my way.and then imagine that AK47. just kidding 😂

I wish you had a drone to capture the aerial view of the beautiful scenery of Ethiopia.

The abandoned village around Mega is because of Drought. I mean because of the absence of five consecutive rainy season approximately 95% of livestock of Borena are died. So, in order to get some relief the Borena people settled near the main road. But now thanks to God every thing is changed as you saw.

YVES, I AM SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR ROBERRY PREDICAMENTS. I ADMIRE YOUR COURAGE, FRIENDLINESS, BOLDNESS, AND FOR BEEN AN ADVENTUROUS FRENCH MAN EXPLORING AFRICA. MAY GOD BLESS YOU. ENJOY YOUR TRIPS.

U did not get robbed. U r supposed to know the country that u travel to how things work in the country u r travelling to.

Welcome to my second home, can't wait to escape UK in a few weeks to be in Nairobi also, have a good trip :D

Thats Terrible about the government doing that. How long do think it will take to go through Kenya? Doing any Safaris? Im surprised the news hasn't picked up your story yet. Especially how many are starting to recognize you. Continue the challenging journey and looking forward to learning about Kenya.

The answer to the question that I am getting that you asked at 4:20 is that it’s probably because of Desire less likely due to conflict. I’m not seeing anything that resembles fleeing besides nomadic people like to travel until they get closer to great water sources. This is the impression I’m getting.

It was a difficult day at first, with the crowding really unbearable. It is unfortunate that you were robbed without compensation. Care must be taken regarding the currency and transfer it correctly, without transgressing against foreigners’ money or other currencies. It's good that you entered Kenya in this video. I'm happy for you Yves I wish you a good trip ❤

Well, as a Kenyan i can say all governments have this habit! Even the Kenyan govt does it sometimes! Ethiopia, much love from your sister country Kenya! ❤

Hello Yves. I really love your content. Keep bringing us this wonderful content. It's legal to film in Kenya. Kenyans have no problem with the camera.

they have no other excitement in their country than the one you have given them!

Well, I'm confused. Are you saying the government people use the official exchange rate and because it is less than the black market rate you feel you are robbed? If you made exchange in black market did you know you would be in prison? Anyway, good luck in Kenya.

Can't wait to see what Kenia brings. Good luck!

Ethiopia has really given u a cocktail of experiences am even confused by now 😂😂..whether its a bad country or good ...meanwhile welcome to my home country Kenya 😂

You are such a celebrity in Ethiopia maybe you could run for president there.

Hello, Yves. Perhaps, you should move your tricycle from the road and hide it in bushes if you want to make a stop. But I'm not sure if locals also won't find you there 😂 Have a good trip and take care!

The guy in purple blew Yves’ cover ‘ I saw you club hopping, dance with some ladies’ lol😂😂😂