hey Gabriel! started watching your travel vlog around 2015 and it still is the most authentic and best one on RUclips in my opinion. I wish you all the best and keep going
Amazing views up on that mountain castle. I must say, I like the look of this island a lot more than the traditioal Greek island destinations, which are so barren, overcrowded and expensive. Everything just looks so lush and wild.
Here's an idea, Gabe: Cyprus is not actually divided in two; it is divided into THREE parts with the Greek speaking part, the Turkish-speaking part, and a couple of small British "Sovereign Base Areas" (Akrotiri and Dhekelia) left over as part of the negotiations to end the fighting in the 1970s. Apparently, you can visit them without border checks from Greek Cyprus. Just thought that might interest you. They have Wikitravel pages.
Let me correct you! The British sovereign bases you mention, were negotiated by the British and Cyprus in 1960 once Cyprus gained independence after British rule. The Turkish invasion and illegal occupation of 1/3 of the island took place in July and August 1974, in two waves! Akrotiri’s British base near Limassol is not small. In fact it’s the largest British base outside of Britain
Actually Cyprus is not divided. When British left in 1959 they withdrew from the island remaining in Dekeleia, Acrotiri, St Nicholas area and the radars on Troodos mountain. That's why those areas are sovereign. Turkey invaded in Cyprus in 1974 and still occupies the northern area of Cyprus illegally under the Turkish troops boots. There are no borders but check points at specific areas agreed between the government of Cyprus, the United Nations and Turkey, in orderto allow the 2 communities of the island to exchange ideas and establish trust slowly slowly. The line which shares the 2 parts of the island is called " line of cease fire". The island is still occupied after a military invasion and no solution is given or agreed up to now to satisfy both communities.
Just typical méditerranéan strong storm rains between heat & colder weather. It happens generally twice a year, more likely in october and april depending the years. But this summer was soo hot. Those rains are quite heavy, moving dirt : that makes them quite dangerous. Please watch well the local weather forecast. Have a safe drive. Thank you for your great adventures videos.
I live about 10km south as the crow flies from Famagusta in Paralimni. I’m sure it’s on your list to do, but, visit Varosha (the suburb of Famagusta that’s abandoned). In October 2020 they opened part of it to visit.
Black propaganda! This is a castle dating back to Crusader times! The word “Byzantine” did not even exist in those times. This word was coined in 1557 by the German archaeologist HİERONYMUS WOLF to Label the later years of the ROMAN EMPIRE.
Your adventures and storytelling make exploring the world feel so alive. Thanks for taking us along on your journey and inspiring us to see more of this beautiful planet. Keep up the great work! 🌍✈️🎥
Well 2 videos today watched part 1 before work and part 2 after work😊Truly amazing old ruins especially Kantara Castle with that gorgeous view. It reminds me of some of the castle ruins around the Languedoc-Rousillion (now Occitanie region) in Southern France. Really enjoying this ride around Northern Cyprus. Loved the music and the great camera work capturing the ruggedness and beauty of the region. Hope you got to enjoy a beer after all your hard work. ❤
I sympathize with the driving issue in rain. I lived in AZ for 45 years and was in the worst downpour of my life last summer, instant roadside river on I-40 of all places. Even semi's quit driving, and they normally plow on if they can see one foot in front of them it seems like.
Watched the part 1 and didn't realize it's a place where 'four seasons in a day' is less a saying and more a reality TV show. It felt like you experienced summer, winter, spring, and autumn vibes all before lunch, and then the weather plays the repeat button just for fun. As a fellow traveler, those weather will surely not stop me and our TV show from enjoying the beauty of that country.
Gabriel , Videos 1 and 2 contain a treasure trove of places to explore. To tell you the truth I can envision the story of the Illid and the Oddesey, when you mention Troy. Some of the more basic tombs and other carved out dwelling or buildings I have to think about the travels in the New Testament . Those people lived a harsh life it seems . Thank you for sharing you travels and information ❣️
That castle probably belongs from the Byzantine period not ftom the main Romans. Also the Ottomans didn't kept an eye to that structure, otherwise it's much in better condition from invasion compared to previous castles or monasteries you shown before.
When you visit Varosha, Gabriel, I implore you to tread carefully. It is an open wound for Cyprus. The Turks flaunt it as a tourist destination that they are opening to the public. They do this against UN resolutions and what they do is against international law.
Plenty of old ruined churches and castles… I’m curious why are they all Byzantine & Venetian and none are Turkish? It’s shameful what these people have done to holy Christian churches.
And if you still want to head to Georgia after Cyprus, just a heads-up that there are direct flights from Larnaca to Tbilisi (Fridays and Sundays) and Kutaisi (Saturdays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays) for as little as $30 without luggage (most are in the $70 range).
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Ha ha! Great news. I think you've been to Svaneti before, right? If so (or perhaps, even better, in addition) try to get to Tusheti as the road to Omalo is open in the summer and, based on what I've seen elsewhere, it looks like an epic trip!
What a great location and perfect hotel to wind down in I love the ruggedness and the old castle you showed. It would be wise of them to maintain these old buildings instead of allowing them to dwindle away & decay. I hope they don't turn this unique place into Cancun with all these high rises.
What a lovely country ! My hope is that the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus ends up on the tourism map in a serious and meaningful manner. It deserves to be visited.
The Turkish "Republic" of Cyprus is an ILLEGAL country which the invading Turks had the AUDACITY to call a "republic". Turkey doesn't even UNDERSTAND what a republic is nor will it ever...
Maybe in September, I'm considering where to go with the 11 days I have left in the Schengen countries. I'd love to go to Sicily and Sardinia but Greece and Norway are also possible.
Is a REAL BLESSING to be on that AMAZING PLACE, to touch and feel it,and see with your own eyes the place were amazing history took place. You are blessed!🙏 Thank you for share those beautifull places.
Does anyone know the name of tbis track at 7:47? I like it. Those views atop that castle are the best that I've seen since you headed into Israel and left Switzerland. That was such an outlier and unexpected to see.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos I will have to review your vids from India, there was a beautiful track you used that remains my favorite and I never checked the description to see what it was, all I remember is the beautiful sound of a woman's wailing, almost mournful voice singing intermittently throughout the track. It will be fun to review the India trip.
@@Mozgor You think you just taught us some history?! if the airport of Nicosia(which is in no- man's- land ever since Cyprus was INVADED by the Turks) were still functioning as, there wouldn't be a need for an airport in Larnaca, Mrs... Hassan!
@@GabrielTravelerVideosOh that's right, my mistake. So many civilisations and empires throughout history, from Egyptians to Venetians and Hittites, has been to Cyprus and ruled it, right now Turks and Greeks on opposite parts of the island.
I didn't even know that the French had been in Cyprus until yesterday when I finally learned that the Lusignans were a French dynasty who ruled over Cyprus for around 300 years. Crazy how many different empires have existed here.
Love those ancient amazing places and castles. Human history was so fantastic and increíble than the movies...Angels, giants, bulls with wings and human faces...wow ...our ancient history was wild terrorific but amazingly powerfull. On the Book of Ezequiel in the Bible, he described the Angels as have 4 wings: 2 to fly and 2 to cover their bodies, 4 heads: "a Bull, a lion, a eagle and human , and horns gold color, and straight legs"...very weird but maybe he said the truth. Catholic church maybe soften the image of Angels....Who knows...
Very comfortable rooms. I have really enjoyed your reporting of north Cyprus I remember the war and seizure of the land in the 70’s with a British army connection blessings to you, you certainly work hard
That tomb looked very similar to the Garden of Tomb, supposedly the one Yeshua was placed in. If that is true, then that tomb could be that old. Seem like I read they only practiced that type of burial for 100 years, placing the body in a tomb for a year, then gathering the bones and placing them in a ossuary in their family tomb, not sure.
I am confused. I thought Famagusta was a ghost town and fenced of to all visitors. I thought people were not allowed to even take photos. And here I see a different story.
Varosha is the ghost town area of Famagusta. It has been open to visitors since 2017. I will show it in another video as I was able to walk through it.
I have watched you travel the world over the years and enjoyed your content and sporadically made public positive comments. On this occasion I am stunned and dismayed at your somewhat frivolous and inappropriate terminology describing the Illegally occupied territory of northern Cyprus. It is NOT disputed land it was illegally taken by armed forces. As we run as children with our parents grandparents cousins friends when the bombs and gunshots rained over our heads to get to safety whilst many were left behind to the cruel mercy of the illegal invaders who raped stole murdered and pillaged our homeland and our heritage. Northern Cyprus is not recognised by the international community for this reason. Those illegal occupants trying to persuade and entice wilfully ignorant persons to buy into this distorted narrative. They enjoy the blood sweat tears and heartbreak of those Cypriots who lost so much and continue to grieve unable to return. Whilst you enjoy a subside room rate in a luxury hotel courtesy of the Repulic of Turkey, you fail to acknowledge that it was funded at the hands of dead Cypriots whose graves and tombs were desecrated for the gold they’re buried with. I am disappointed in your words and actions.
I've mentioned the Turkish invasion in most of the videos that I've posted of Northern Cyprus and will be discussing it more in-depth in the next couple of videos. There have been injustices committed in most countries that I visit, including my own country of the US which was stolen from the Native Americans. I don't agree with the British invasions of almost every country on Earth. The fact that I travel somewhere does not mean that I agree with and support all of their policies in the past or present. I understand that many disagree with any acknowledgment of Northern Cyprus as separate from the rest of Cyprus, but that is the reality now. It's been fifty years and the northern part is very different now from how it was before, including a border where I had to show my passport to enter. I'm simply showing my viewers what it's like, and telling people what it's called now. It's a sad part of history but unfortunately that's the way it is in many parts of the world.✌️
@@tombuddy100 It's also called that by the people who live there. I've been clear about acknowledging that Turkey is the only country that recognizes it as independent. But I also have to consider the people who live there now. "Northern Cyprus,[a] officially the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC),[b] is a de facto state[6][7] that comprises the northeastern portion of the island of Cyprus. It is recognised only by Turkey and its territory is considered by the international community to be part of the Republic of Cyprus." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Cyprus
@@GabrielTravelerVideos That's expected. People who live there now are local Turkish Cypriots and many many Turkish citizens brought there by Turkish government to settle them in a planned scheme to change demographics on the island.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Thank you for your response. Just because the illegal invading country Turkey unilaterally declares the northern part of Cyprus a ‘country’ doesn’t make it so and no amount of shouting from Ankara will sway the international community. It’s an illegally occupied territory and any development will be vociferously challenged in the highest courts (as it has been successfully on numerous occasions)!be it 50 or 100 years and your viewers need to understand this clearly. Only Turkey recognises these illegal territories no amount of Tourist/Commercial ‘washing’ extinguishes the facts.
Hi Gabriel, What a surprise I believe the castle is Byzantine-era. This looks to be an English castle they were such a big part of the Crusades with Richard the Leonhardt the Lord of Cyprus. He was the Christian Commander of the Third Crusade and a remarkably interesting King of England for ten years he achieved victories against the Muslins but in the end, all he could negotiate was a peace treaty the campaign ended without ever retaking Jerusalem. Famagusta strikes me as the Las Vegas of the Island with Billboards and casinos I bet the Internet service is much faster too. Low prices could be low season may be more of a winter retreat or just low prices to drive more business away from other touristy areas.
Without doubt the most beautiful part of the island with all those castles! Looking forward to more videos from this little country, Northern Cyprus. Never before has there been a series of videos exploring Northern Cyprus in this way, all other videos by high profile travel vloggers focuses mainly on politics rather than the sites, history and culture of the country, and usually from a biased and strongly anti-Turkish perspective. You have to check out the walled Old Town of Famagusta, truly amazing with all those mosques and churches.
Έλληνες και Ελληνίδες, αυτός ο άνθρωπος μας έδειξε πιος ειναi. Δεν λογαριάζει την ιστορία της Κύπρου ούτε την Τουρκική εισβολή. Κατά τη δική μου ταπεινή γνώμη, μην τον παρακολουθάτε πια.
Μην λες ανοησίες... Καταρχάς είναι ταξιδιώτης και όχι "πατριώτης". Επίσης, είναι λάτρης της Ελλάδας και της ιστορίας της με εκατοντάδες βίντεο. Τέλος, έχει ήδη επισκεφθεί πολλές φορές την ελεύθερη Κύπρο και έχει αναφέρει πολλές πολλές φορές την κατάσταση στο νησί με την εισβολή και διχοτόμηση. Όσο και αν μας πονάει σαν Έλληνες να βλέπουμε την κατάσταση στα κατεχόμενα, άλλο τόσο δεν μας φταίει ο κάθε ταξιδιώτης που με σεβασμό επισκέπτεται και αναδεικνύει όλες τις περιοχές.
I've been mentioning the Turkish invasion in almost every video. I discussed it in the video before this one, Part 1: ruclips.net/video/Sv3YzOIOg6k/видео.html Also I will discuss it a bit more in-depth in the next video.
@@gerrytran Achaeans were colonizing Cyprus from 1210 to 1000 BC. Dorian Greeks arrived around 1100 BC and, unlike the pattern on the Greek mainland, the evidence suggests that they settled on Cyprus peacefully.The first wave consisted of Mycenaean Greek traders, who started visiting Cyprus around 1400 BC. A major wave of Greek settlement is believed to have taken place following the Late Bronze Age collapse of Mycenaean Greece from 1100 to 1050 BC, with the island's predominantly Greek character dating from this period.
@@gerrytran Patriotism is the feeling of love, devotion, and a sense of attachment to one's country. This attachment can be a combination of different feelings for things such as the language of one's homeland, and its ethnic, cultural, political, or historical aspects. ARE YOU 100%
It won't be overrun by tourists anytime soon. Northern Cyprus is a notoriously hard destination to advertise only thanks to Greek Cypriot watchdogs all over the world. For example, the Swedish travel giant Apollo once advertised trips to Northern Cypriots to hotels in the Kyrenia region, but had to back down after being threatened with massive lawsuits by Greek Cypriots and it would possily adventure the continiued activity by this travel company in Southern Cyprus if they were to go ahead with this plan. Northern Cyprus will remain a very calm and laid back destination for forseeable future.
Interesting, I have experienced similar in other parts of the world. Billed as dangerous etc. But when I went, it was the opposite as billed. Thanks for the info, looks like a nice place to visit.@@vaultkeeper2
north cyprus is a de facto state. illegally occupied by Turkey since 1974. by visiting you actively support the occupation and mass displacement of people.
I think the angels or vigilants build on the too of mountains because they knew GOD will send the flood to destroy them, after they, the angels, have children with the daughters of humans...The children of angels were the warriors. "God order them to battle between them until the kill each other", as is written on the Book of Enock.
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You can watch Part 1 here: ruclips.net/video/Sv3YzOIOg6k/видео.html
When you finish fly to Lebanon
hey Gabriel! started watching your travel vlog around 2015 and it still is the most authentic and best one on RUclips in my opinion. I wish you all the best and keep going
You should go visit Kormakitis in northern Cyprus.
Amazing views up on that mountain castle. I must say, I like the look of this island a lot more than the traditioal Greek island destinations, which are so barren, overcrowded and expensive. Everything just looks so lush and wild.
Both names you mentioned are Turkish. Greek name is Ammochostos, Αμμοχωστος in Greek. It means waste in sand! Wish you the best!!
Thanks for sharing. I really love the view of the peninsular up there.
Here's an idea, Gabe: Cyprus is not actually divided in two; it is divided into THREE parts with the Greek speaking part, the Turkish-speaking part, and a couple of small British "Sovereign Base Areas" (Akrotiri and Dhekelia) left over as part of the negotiations to end the fighting in the 1970s. Apparently, you can visit them without border checks from Greek Cyprus. Just thought that might interest you. They have Wikitravel pages.
Let me correct you! The British sovereign bases you mention, were negotiated by the British and Cyprus in 1960 once Cyprus gained independence after British rule. The Turkish invasion and illegal occupation of 1/3 of the island took place in July and August 1974, in two waves! Akrotiri’s British base near Limassol is not small. In fact it’s the largest British base outside of Britain
Actually Cyprus is not divided. When British left in 1959 they withdrew from the island remaining in Dekeleia, Acrotiri, St Nicholas area and the radars on Troodos mountain. That's why those areas are sovereign.
Turkey invaded in Cyprus in 1974 and still occupies the northern area of Cyprus illegally under the Turkish troops boots. There are no borders but check points at specific areas agreed between the government of Cyprus, the United Nations and Turkey, in orderto allow the 2 communities of the island to exchange ideas and establish trust slowly slowly. The line which shares the 2 parts of the island is called " line of cease fire". The island is still occupied after a military invasion and no solution is given or agreed up to now to satisfy both communities.
Just typical méditerranéan strong storm rains between heat & colder weather. It happens generally twice a year, more likely in october and april depending the years. But this summer was soo hot. Those rains are quite heavy, moving dirt : that makes them quite dangerous. Please watch well the local weather forecast. Have a safe drive. Thank you for your great adventures videos.
Ammohostos, the greek name - Famagusta. That day you drove through two seasons, from summer to early autumn and backwards😁✨✌
I live about 10km south as the crow flies from Famagusta in Paralimni. I’m sure it’s on your list to do, but, visit Varosha (the suburb of Famagusta that’s abandoned). In October 2020 they opened part of it to visit.
The ancient Byzantine castle of kantara, occupied by the Turkish army since 1974.
It's a historical landmark now used for tourism. The Genoese dismantled it in 1560.
Black propaganda! This is a castle dating back to Crusader times! The word “Byzantine” did not even exist in those times. This word was coined in 1557 by the German archaeologist HİERONYMUS WOLF to Label the later years of the ROMAN EMPIRE.
I'm from Greek side but i'm more interested in North side.We go before in Famagusta and hopefully we can go also to Castles.Thanks for sharing ♥️
There is no Greek or Turkish side there is only Cypriot
@@hariskonsta37492 its for your opinion.Its political
Είσαι από το "Greek side"?! Ανιστορητος και για λυπηση είσαι! Ντροπή και μόνο!
Are you dumb. It's not about politics It's a fact. You say you are from Greek side and you refer to the OCCUPIED side as North.@marvstv1879
Your adventures and storytelling make exploring the world feel so alive. Thanks for taking us along on your journey and inspiring us to see more of this beautiful planet. Keep up the great work! 🌍✈️🎥
I can't believe how often he uploads..but I love the daily diary. Am in awe of his traveling
@@lloydevans1552 i ve been following him for years and he,s awesome.
View from the castle is magic 🥸
Well 2 videos today watched part 1 before work and part 2 after work😊Truly amazing old ruins especially Kantara Castle with that gorgeous view. It reminds me of some of the castle ruins around the Languedoc-Rousillion (now Occitanie region) in Southern France. Really enjoying this ride around Northern Cyprus. Loved the music and the great camera work capturing the ruggedness and beauty of the region. Hope you got to enjoy a beer after all your hard work. ❤
Gabe continue doing these fantastic videos like I said before personally this is not an island I would visit ever
I sympathize with the driving issue in rain. I lived in AZ for 45 years and was in the worst downpour of my life last summer, instant roadside river on I-40 of all places. Even semi's quit driving, and they normally plow on if they can see one foot in front of them it seems like.
Spectacular views of the peninsula from above!
Watched the part 1 and didn't realize it's a place where 'four seasons in a day' is less a saying and more a reality TV show. It felt like you experienced summer, winter, spring, and autumn vibes all before lunch, and then the weather plays the repeat button just for fun.
As a fellow traveler, those weather will surely not stop me and our TV show from enjoying the beauty of that country.
It really isn't. The cross over of seasons can be a little wild for a few days. Otherwise it's very very consistent.
Gabriel , Videos 1 and 2 contain a treasure trove of places to explore. To tell you the truth I can envision the story of the Illid and the Oddesey, when you mention Troy. Some of the more basic tombs and other carved out dwelling or buildings I have to think about the travels in the New Testament . Those people lived a harsh life it seems . Thank you for sharing you travels and information ❣️
Great looking Accommodation you took, well done.
Good watch Gabriel, thanks & best wishes sent from Western Scotland.
That castle probably belongs from the Byzantine period not ftom the main Romans. Also the Ottomans didn't kept an eye to that structure, otherwise it's much in better condition from invasion compared to previous castles or monasteries you shown before.
Nice video! The peninsula is really cool!
Fascinating! Thank you Gabriel 😊❤
Awesome work 👏🏼
When you visit Varosha, Gabriel, I implore you to tread carefully. It is an open wound for Cyprus. The Turks flaunt it as a tourist destination that they are opening to the public. They do this against UN resolutions and what they do is against international law.
The view from the top looks absolutely phenomenal 🤗Love the video 👍Thanks for sharing and take care 😁✌
Cool looking forward to the exploration of the city 😎
Plenty of old ruined churches and castles… I’m curious why are they all Byzantine & Venetian and none are Turkish? It’s shameful what these people have done to holy Christian churches.
They were nomadic so probably they didn't have an architectural style, maybe just a yurt.
@@missmo3451Exactly they originated from central Eastern Asia and as far as Mongolia.
And if you still want to head to Georgia after Cyprus, just a heads-up that there are direct flights from Larnaca to Tbilisi (Fridays and Sundays) and Kutaisi (Saturdays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays) for as little as $30 without luggage (most are in the $70 range).
Guess where I'm flying today, a Friday? 😎
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Ha ha! Great news. I think you've been to Svaneti before, right? If so (or perhaps, even better, in addition) try to get to Tusheti as the road to Omalo is open in the summer and, based on what I've seen elsewhere, it looks like an epic trip!
@Nostalgia Not worthless as it gives an idea about the type of fares (discount or the $400+ full fares).
@@goostrey4210 No, I haven't been up to Svaneti yet, didn't make it up to the mountains in the north at all, but that's the plan for this trip.
You should have gone to my Grandfathers village, Bellapais the town where Laurence Durells lived in the 50s and wrote Bitter Lemons
I went there: ruclips.net/video/vboOcu4XmPo/видео.html
What a great location and perfect hotel to wind down in I love the ruggedness and the old castle you showed. It would be wise of them to maintain these old buildings instead of allowing them to dwindle away & decay. I hope they don't turn this unique place into Cancun with all these high rises.
Good luck Gabe, I liked it there a lot last year, you'll have a great time as well, I have no doubt :D :D
Amazing price for the room. Spectacular views from the ruined castle. 👍😊🇮🇪🇨🇾
What a strange weather this year...
That music 🎼 is almost as sad as ‘ Adagio ‘ 😢🙏💯🥃🏴
Is the orange blanket yours? Seems to be at every hotel?! Great room though! Love the balcony.
Yes.
What a lovely country ! My hope is that the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus ends up on the tourism map in a serious and meaningful manner. It deserves to be visited.
The Turkish "Republic" of Cyprus is an ILLEGAL country which the invading Turks had the AUDACITY to call a "republic". Turkey doesn't even UNDERSTAND what a republic is nor will it ever...
Was that The Port View Hotel? Have stayed there and you’re right, it’s spotless and great value for money if it is.
Yes, great place.
Hey, when are you comin to Cicily?
Maybe in September, I'm considering where to go with the 11 days I have left in the Schengen countries. I'd love to go to Sicily and Sardinia but Greece and Norway are also possible.
Angels have all the knowledge on all, geometry, mathematics, goldsmith, stone masonery, etc
What an amazing room and fantastic price...wow. Nice video too! . Cheers Gabe!
This is just super
8:42 The girl runs home when she sees the car, it's so cute
Is a REAL BLESSING to be on that AMAZING PLACE, to touch and feel it,and see with your own eyes the place were amazing history took place. You are blessed!🙏 Thank you for share those beautifull places.
Way cool castles 😊
Does anyone know the name of tbis track at 7:47? I like it. Those views atop that castle are the best that I've seen since you headed into Israel and left Switzerland. That was such an outlier and unexpected to see.
Yeah it's a good one. It's called Wheel of Karma, there's a link in the description.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos I will have to review your vids from India, there was a beautiful track you used that remains my favorite and I never checked the description to see what it was, all I remember is the beautiful sound of a woman's wailing, almost mournful voice singing intermittently throughout the track. It will be fun to review the India trip.
All those buildings there were built in Greek Cypriot land.
Stolen land occupied by the Turks.
Larnaca airport is built on Turkish Cypriot land, for one
@@Mozgor You think you just taught us some history?! if the airport of Nicosia(which is in no- man's- land ever since Cyprus was INVADED by the Turks) were still functioning as, there wouldn't be a need for an airport in Larnaca, Mrs... Hassan!
not disputed Gabriel, the correct term is invated. Turks invaded that part of Cyprus
NOT “invaded”••• ‘intervened’ is the correct word.. Turkey SAVED (at least the North) from being SWALLOWED by the insatiable Greeks.
Good luck!
The content! The quality! Another fantastic video, thank you.
The room was an absolute steal at that price.
Lion's Garden is a nightclub 🕺💃
dream like video!!
You went from Florida weather to Idaho weather really quick
No doubt.
Nice room!
Hello friend how you been?
I have been wonderful, thank you 😊
All good. 👍😎
That room in Manhattan would have been 500 a night easily.
I have been watching most of your videos. You have to visit 3 Africa countrys that's Ghana, Zambia, and Tanzania
Did you also go to the Famagusta Old Town? Amazing Venetian Cathedral there, turned into mosque in the 16th century!
Yes, next video. The mosque/cathedral in Famagusta was actually built by the Lusignans who were French.
@@GabrielTravelerVideosOh that's right, my mistake. So many civilisations and empires throughout history, from Egyptians to Venetians and Hittites, has been to Cyprus and ruled it, right now Turks and Greeks on opposite parts of the island.
I didn't even know that the French had been in Cyprus until yesterday when I finally learned that the Lusignans were a French dynasty who ruled over Cyprus for around 300 years. Crazy how many different empires have existed here.
this place looks so desolate. i would nevet go on holiday there
go poop
the town looks dirty,beaches looks dirty and dogs are roaming around
@@terjerendalsvik5461 dogs are cute
Great video. But the North side is called The Turkish Republic of Cyprus!
Hi Gabe, thank you for sharing, great adventure. Chaos
Right on, thanks for watching.
Love those ancient amazing places and castles. Human history was so fantastic and increíble than the movies...Angels, giants, bulls with wings and human faces...wow ...our ancient history was wild terrorific but amazingly powerfull. On the Book of Ezequiel in the Bible, he described the Angels as have 4 wings: 2 to fly and 2 to cover their bodies, 4 heads: "a Bull, a lion, a eagle and human , and horns gold color, and straight legs"...very weird but maybe he said the truth. Catholic church maybe soften the image of Angels....Who knows...
Nice
Choice between Greek islands or Cyprus. Which do you choose?
Both are beautiful
Are you going to Varosha?
Yes.
What country are you planning to go to next
Flight is booked, you'll find out soon. ✌️
@@pallourkotissa6550war zone?
@@pallourkotissa6550 Touché! So much for Slava Ukraini
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Wild guess: Georgia. I know there are direct flights from Larnaca to Kutaisi!
Very comfortable rooms. I have really enjoyed your reporting of north Cyprus I remember the war and seizure of the land in the 70’s with a British army connection blessings to you, you certainly work hard
Good
What side of the road does Cyprus drive on, it looks the same as London
Yes, left side. Cyprus was a British colony.
👏🏻👏🏻✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️💖💎💎👍🏻 very beautiful.thanks ❤
That tomb looked very similar to the Garden of Tomb, supposedly the one Yeshua was placed in. If that is true, then that tomb could be that old. Seem like I read they only practiced that type of burial for 100 years, placing the body in a tomb for a year, then gathering the bones and placing them in a ossuary in their family tomb, not sure.
Lovely room for such a cheap price
I am confused. I thought Famagusta was a ghost town and fenced of to all visitors. I thought people were not allowed to even take photos. And here I see a different story.
Varosha is the ghost town area of Famagusta. It has been open to visitors since 2017. I will show it in another video as I was able to walk through it.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos thank you 😊
@@GabrielTravelerVideos looking forward to Varosha, have been trying to get there for the last 2 years since it opened! I think you are loving Cyprus?
That's only one section of the town called Varosha.The rest of it is thriving!
If "TRNC" is not Turkish colony managed and run from "Turkiye", what is it?
I have watched you travel the world over the years and enjoyed your content and sporadically made public positive comments. On this occasion I am stunned and dismayed at your somewhat frivolous and inappropriate terminology describing the Illegally occupied territory of northern Cyprus. It is NOT disputed land it was illegally taken by armed forces. As we run as children with our parents grandparents cousins friends when the bombs and gunshots rained over our heads to get to safety whilst many were left behind to the cruel mercy of the illegal invaders who raped stole murdered and pillaged our homeland and our heritage. Northern Cyprus is not recognised by the international community for this reason. Those illegal occupants trying to persuade and entice wilfully ignorant persons to buy into this distorted narrative. They enjoy the blood sweat tears and heartbreak of those Cypriots who lost so much and continue to grieve unable to return.
Whilst you enjoy a subside room rate in a luxury hotel courtesy of the Repulic of Turkey, you fail to acknowledge that it was funded at the hands of dead Cypriots whose graves and tombs were desecrated for the gold they’re buried with. I am disappointed in your words and actions.
I've mentioned the Turkish invasion in most of the videos that I've posted of Northern Cyprus and will be discussing it more in-depth in the next couple of videos. There have been injustices committed in most countries that I visit, including my own country of the US which was stolen from the Native Americans. I don't agree with the British invasions of almost every country on Earth. The fact that I travel somewhere does not mean that I agree with and support all of their policies in the past or present. I understand that many disagree with any acknowledgment of Northern Cyprus as separate from the rest of Cyprus, but that is the reality now. It's been fifty years and the northern part is very different now from how it was before, including a border where I had to show my passport to enter. I'm simply showing my viewers what it's like, and telling people what it's called now. It's a sad part of history but unfortunately that's the way it is in many parts of the world.✌️
@@GabrielTravelerVideos It is called "TRNC" only by "Turkiye", not by UN, nor by the rest of the world.
@@tombuddy100 It's also called that by the people who live there. I've been clear about acknowledging that Turkey is the only country that recognizes it as independent. But I also have to consider the people who live there now.
"Northern Cyprus,[a] officially the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC),[b] is a de facto state[6][7] that comprises the northeastern portion of the island of Cyprus. It is recognised only by Turkey and its territory is considered by the international community to be part of the Republic of Cyprus."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Cyprus
@@GabrielTravelerVideos That's expected. People who live there now are local Turkish Cypriots and many many Turkish citizens brought there by Turkish government to settle them in a planned scheme to change demographics on the island.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Thank you for your response. Just because the illegal invading country Turkey unilaterally declares the northern part of Cyprus a ‘country’ doesn’t make it so and no amount of shouting from Ankara will sway the international community. It’s an illegally occupied territory and any development will be vociferously challenged in the highest courts (as it has been successfully on numerous occasions)!be it 50 or 100 years and your viewers need to understand this clearly. Only Turkey recognises these illegal territories no amount of Tourist/Commercial ‘washing’ extinguishes the facts.
A view from the Gods up there. Thats for sure.
Hi Gabriel, What a surprise I believe the castle is Byzantine-era. This looks to be an English castle they were such a big part of the Crusades with Richard the Leonhardt the Lord of Cyprus. He was the Christian Commander of the Third Crusade and a remarkably interesting King of England for ten years he achieved victories against the Muslins but in the end, all he could negotiate was a peace treaty the campaign ended without ever retaking Jerusalem. Famagusta strikes me as the Las Vegas of the Island with Billboards and casinos I bet the Internet service is much faster too. Low prices could be low season may be more of a winter retreat or just low prices to drive more business away from other touristy areas.
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Without doubt the most beautiful part of the island with all those castles! Looking forward to more videos from this little country, Northern Cyprus. Never before has there been a series of videos exploring Northern Cyprus in this way, all other videos by high profile travel vloggers focuses mainly on politics rather than the sites, history and culture of the country, and usually from a biased and strongly anti-Turkish perspective. You have to check out the walled Old Town of Famagusta, truly amazing with all those mosques and churches.
Just finished the tour of Famagusta, will post it next.
Good Lord. Do you also consider it as "biased" when Jewish people describe Hitler's holocaust?
Good morning from Arizona. No rain
I was thinking that looks impossible to conquer, but somehow Richard the Lionheart did.
Έλληνες και Ελληνίδες, αυτός ο άνθρωπος μας έδειξε πιος ειναi. Δεν λογαριάζει την ιστορία της Κύπρου ούτε την Τουρκική εισβολή. Κατά τη δική μου ταπεινή γνώμη, μην τον παρακολουθάτε πια.
Μην λες ανοησίες... Καταρχάς είναι ταξιδιώτης και όχι "πατριώτης". Επίσης, είναι λάτρης της Ελλάδας και της ιστορίας της με εκατοντάδες βίντεο. Τέλος, έχει ήδη επισκεφθεί πολλές φορές την ελεύθερη Κύπρο και έχει αναφέρει πολλές πολλές φορές την κατάσταση στο νησί με την εισβολή και διχοτόμηση. Όσο και αν μας πονάει σαν Έλληνες να βλέπουμε την κατάσταση στα κατεχόμενα, άλλο τόσο δεν μας φταίει ο κάθε ταξιδιώτης που με σεβασμό επισκέπτεται και αναδεικνύει όλες τις περιοχές.
Esi den xeris ti les efxome na mi se xanado edo sto channel tou Gabe
I've been mentioning the Turkish invasion in almost every video. I discussed it in the video before this one, Part 1: ruclips.net/video/Sv3YzOIOg6k/видео.html Also I will discuss it a bit more in-depth in the next video.
@@gerrytran Achaeans were colonizing Cyprus from 1210 to 1000 BC. Dorian Greeks arrived around 1100 BC and, unlike the pattern on the Greek mainland, the evidence suggests that they settled on Cyprus peacefully.The first wave consisted of Mycenaean Greek traders, who started visiting Cyprus around 1400 BC. A major wave of Greek settlement is believed to have taken place following the Late Bronze Age collapse of Mycenaean Greece from 1100 to 1050 BC, with the island's predominantly Greek character dating from this period.
@@gerrytran Patriotism is the feeling of love, devotion, and a sense of attachment to one's country. This attachment can be a combination of different feelings for things such as the language of one's homeland, and its ethnic, cultural, political, or historical aspects. ARE YOU 100%
It aint northern Cyprus but illegally occupied Cyprus
🤔Nice value, for these days, nice places, I better get there before it is run over by tourist.
It won't be overrun by tourists anytime soon. Northern Cyprus is a notoriously hard destination to advertise only thanks to Greek Cypriot watchdogs all over the world. For example, the Swedish travel giant Apollo once advertised trips to Northern Cypriots to hotels in the Kyrenia region, but had to back down after being threatened with massive lawsuits by Greek Cypriots and it would possily adventure the continiued activity by this travel company in Southern Cyprus if they were to go ahead with this plan. Northern Cyprus will remain a very calm and laid back destination for forseeable future.
Interesting, I have experienced similar in other parts of the world. Billed as dangerous etc. But when I went, it was the opposite as billed. Thanks for the info, looks like a nice place to visit.@@vaultkeeper2
Please don't call it "northern" Cyprus. It's illegally occupied Cyprus. For 50 years since 1974. Thank you 🙏
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Boom, got it.
north cyprus is a de facto state. illegally occupied by Turkey since 1974. by visiting you actively support the occupation and mass displacement of people.
Before Greeks there were Egyptians, Hittites, Persians, Phoenicians ( first seafaring culture around Mediterranean ) etc., in Cyprus…
No country has recognized this monstrous state🤬🤬🤬 is called occupied area🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾
I think the angels or vigilants build on the too of mountains because they knew GOD will send the flood to destroy them, after they, the angels, have children with the daughters of humans...The children of angels were the warriors. "God order them to battle between them until the kill each other", as is written on the Book of Enock.
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Those small structures are chapels rather than churches.