Who Is Drew Binsky? The American Travel Vlogger Stuck In Pakistan
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Drew Binsky shared a video from Pakistan, revealing that he is currently stranded in the country due to heightened border tensions with India.
American YouTuber Drew Binsky is currently stranded in a neighbouring country amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, marked by ongoing military strikes. With Pakistan having closed its airspace for all commercial flights at Lahore and Islamabad, Binsky has been unable to leave. However, he has confirmed that he is safe. Taking to Instagram, Binsky shared a video update to inform his followers about his situation.
'I'm stuck in Pakistan right now due to the conflict with India, and all airports are closed. Thanks for all your thoughts and messages—I'm doing okay! I love this country and am excited to continue exploring the northern regions until I can get out. Make peace, not war," he wrote.
Drew Binsky is an American video creator best known for his documentary-style travel videos that spotlight the people, cultures, and unique stories from around the world. According to his Instagram bio, Binsky has visited all 197 countries, capturing powerful narratives of humanity and culture from every corner of the globe.
Binsky has amassed 1.2 million followers on Instagram and garnered billions of views through his engaging travel content. His profile features several viral videos, including one investigating Dutchman Wim Hof, famously known as the 'Ice Man."
Another extraordinary video features Binsky's encounter with Thai Ngoc, a Vietnamese man who claims to have not slept since 1962. 'Mr. Ngoc claims that he hasn't slept a wink since 1962 (the year my dad was born) – seriously! Some people think it could be PTSD from the war, while others believe that he has an extremely rare medical condition," he wrote in the video description.
Drew Binsky's Travel Story
Not many know that Binsky's original name is Drew Goldberg and that he has spent 12 years travelling the world, checking off the countries from his list. His journey began in October 2021 when he touched down in Saudi Arabia. Among the places Binsky has visited, the Czech Republic's capital, Prague, holds the top spot on his list. Some of his other favourite cities are Beirut and Seoul.
For more than a decade now, Drew Binsky still continued to expand his exploration in even the remotest parts of the globe.
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At present, the blogger is waiting for airports in Pakistan to reopen so he can return home. In a recently shared video, Drew Binsky mentioned that he has been spending time in PoK, Gilgit-Baltistan and the Hunza Valley.
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'It's a wild feeling to be trapped in a country without being able to get out. I've never had this feeling before!" he wrote in his caption. The YouTuber also assured his followers that he would continue to provide real-time updates about the situation and his status.
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