Getting as Close as I Can to RUSSIA (Bad Idea?)
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- Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
- I rented a car in Tbilisi, the capital of the country of Georgia and drove to Stepantsminda in the Caucasus Mountains, on the border of Georgia and Russia. From there I decided to get as close as I possibly could to the Russian border.
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Thanks a lot for watching and safe journeys!
Very much enjoying this country and its scenery.
Damn what a road trip man, you've made it all the way up to the Rus border too, this whole Georgian adventure was absolutely wild man. Definitely gets the top 10 spot
I am enjoying you visit to Georgia. It is not a place that seems to be too popular to visit but I have always wanted to see it. Please continue to travel Georgia. I love the small towns and the beautiful mountains. Stay safe!
Sunrise in Stepantsminda is unforgettable, if sky is clear and you can see the mountain. definitely worth waking up 7AM or so for it 💥 🌄
Georgia scenery is something else wow !
That was incredible, that place is so old and natural, so rugged
It's probably going to be -20° this winter and 3 ft of snow
Incredibly beautiful scenery there.
Absolutely beautiful mountain range. Beautiful country☘️🕊️🙏🌻what an adventure, Gabriel, what with Russia being so so close. My heart was racing 😂
Wow, this is phenomenal. You are really taking us to the edges of the travel-able world.
Great video G, such magnificent scenery. Wow
Really nice to see your video, as it brings back some memories.
I travelled this same route at the end of February 2022,
Arriving in Stepadsminda at the exact time Russia /Ukraine situation escalated
So had to turn back.
Beautiful part of the world
Peace out Bro…🙏🇬🇪😀
I think the red car is a Lada Niva. Saw them all over Bulgaria last year. 🚘
Enjoy your trip, happy travels!
Don't give up hope perhaps you will be able to safely visit there someday
I follow you since almost 3 years.
This video bout Georgia brings memories on my tourist group trip into ' 82.
I travelld with my parents into a small tourist group from Germany.
On that time, most of travellers must be organized into Tourist groups
I remember, it was not pernittet, to explore privatly the area.
But, anyway- we become contact to one of our tour guide, wichone speaks fluently German( he study in East Gemany he said).
He invite me and my parents to a private car trip to his Hometown Suchumi( after war in 2008 is no more territory of Georgia...you maybe know the history)
I remember, that was an adventure for us, because nobody into the tourist group should know abaut this private trip.
Thomas, our guide, promise...all is save for us, the " border" from Russia to Abchasia ( that time 1982 Georgia, a part of Russia)
Anyway, we passed without problems to SUCHUMI, his home town.
A very warm and heartwarming welcome in his family house - this is what I remember.
We stayed overnigt...next day back by car to our hotel to SOTCHI, located on black see.
My parents get a few years later an invitation from this family, and visited them once.
We always keep in touch with them until the early 90s.
I don t know, if this wonderfu georian family survived the war in 2008.
They had to escape from there houses and properties😢
Anyway I am planing to travel one more time to Georgia and Armenia.
The landscape and history is amazing.
Not a "part of Russia", but of the Soviet Union!!! All the problems started after the declared independence of the former Soviet republics.
Gabriel, well this has been a suspenseful series ! Yesterday , I
Was wondering if the rocks might slide as you climbed a dangerous looking Rocky Mountain to a chimney , which had not top or sides. Storm brewing , and the sides are steep . Today you are dodging border control ! Oh my goodness ! So glad common sense prevailed ! 🤣😂
Take care , and stay safe !
Very interesting video and scenery, thanks Gabriel!
Ooo I’m really quick off the mark today! Hope you’re well Gabe ❤️
Thanks for sharing. Hope you will explore Georgia more. There are a lot of amazing things to do and see in this country.
All politics aside, I hope there comes a time where you can go to Russia. It is a beautiful country and they are wonderful people. Thanks for exploring some very interesting places. My wife and I hope to go to Cyprus next year, based on what we saw from your videos.
You are right. I am hoping that time coming. It is just politics now.
I would love to visit Russia. I have nothing against the Russian people or Putin. We have to be honest that American presidents and EU Prime Ministers have authorized far more damage and killing in the world, especially in Africa and the Middle East. It would be amazing to traverse the TransSiberian railway from Saint Petersburg all the way to Vladivostok or to down to Mongolia and on to Beijing
I visited Moscow 4 years ago nice visit. The hotel I stayed at kept my passport until I left. Don't know why had a communication issue.
But before I could go to Russia I had to pay a Russian man in Washington DC to give me permission to go into Moscow.
He provided me with a certified letter allowing me to enter Russia.
@@Originalman144 putin is a clown
I went to Russia at the end of last month, everything seems normal there, I met a French in my hotel, he told me he flied to Istanbul before flying to Moscow, I think there are vew few European tourists. The prices of commodities are very high in Moscow and St Petersburg, and news say Russia is a poor country, I am confusing.
Good things went well near the border, great experience.
I like the song that played at the end. Nice finisher!
Intrepid eternal voyager, is our Gabriel Traveler.
That scenery was amazing!
Cool.
Beautiful scenery.
These mountains are amazing
28:21 I say explore more of Georgia while its is warm
Thanks Gabriel! Wow Georgeous Mountains!
I love the scenery of the mountain backdrop but I moved to Thailand from the Boulder, Colorado area and lived way above Boulder in a cabin by a beautiful big river when you looked out and up the snowcapped peaks of the beautiful Rocky Mountains were seen and it was breathtaking to live there and work in Boulder. Also before I left for Thailand I had a maroon sports car with black windows on the outside from Subaru that I bought secondhand it looked like a batmobile and I thought it was the coolest car on the road and had never seen another one like it by Subaru all my life and I am 66 years old now and that was 25 years ago. Peace😎✌🌴🏝☮
Gabe you are making me nervous....safe travels
'let's see if someone starts yelling at me...' - gabriel was really pushing it this time :) glad you managed to avoid the armed guys in uniform
Your next trip should be along with Mr Bald and Bankrupt the madman himself.. sure you'll be fine. 😆
Lovely video Gabbe ❤
Loved the cows,and the bacon sandwich looked interesting 😮
A Blessed Good Day sir Gabe Wowwww 😍 what a.Epic adventure Road trip Driving Closes to the Border of Georgia Russia, Breathtaking Mind blowing Beautiful Screneey of Mountain Views , Very Relaxing driving Journey I love it 😍👏👏👏👏👍 Thank u so much sir Gabe for your Wonderful Walk around road trip Driving Experience Video Stay Safe and Godbless from the Philippines 🇵🇭🙏🙂♥️
beautiful mountains
Good idea!❤
Epic landscape
We’re gonna have to do a prisoner swap for Gabriel.
😂😂😂😂
Trade him for a lesbian sniper 😂
STAY TUNED ! NEWS AT ELEVEN. 😂 🤣 😂
Another one. Don't worry the government doesn't want him back. Or not.
wow you guys are straight up buying the mainstream media shit..sad
Gabriel - my vote is for Nepal on your next adventure...Good Travels_Cheers
Loving this country!
'Gargantuan' - Amazing word thrown into the mix like a pro. Excellent stuff! I've learned something that Africa is twice the size of Russia 😄
Africa is hugemongous.
That taxi is an old Lada Niva.
Hi Gabriel, now that was such beautiful scenery on that drive, shame you couldn’t go into Russia but yeah considering the current political climate don’t blame you. Hopefully you will get there in the not too distant future🤞Loved your Georgian adventure. Thanks for these gorgeous snapshots of the cities, mountains and culture that make Georgia so interesting. Safe travels for your next destination thank you for all the effort you go to.❤
Gabriel, I live across the border, in Russia, come and visit us, we will be glad.
Sounds legit to me. 🤔
Hey Gabr there a really cool day trek nearby where you are…Truso Valley.
Any plans to walk it ?
Strategic placement of a monastery to keep an eye on things at the border.👀
Not a bad Idea. I think Russia has more concerns than Vlogger.
I am a foreigner and I will visit Russia soon. but as an American I suppose you need Visa
Hi Gabriel, that was some hike into the mountains. It looks like there are rock sides all around there. I'm guessing you're going into Russia once you cross that bridge. I thought you might try to cross along the stream crossing they could have been watching with binoculars to see if you're attempting to go over. It's an incredibly remote place for a monastery, it almost doesn't make sense. Yet these monasteries are in locations that are seemly in unexplained locations I would guess there must be near a main road to travel easily to a town or city.
I'm pretty sure it was still Georgia on the other side of the locked bridge. The castle on the hill above the river that I wanted to go to was in Georgia. I think the border was down the river through the canyon about a kilometer. But I wonder if that bridge was built during the Soviet era when the border was less important, and then they locked it when Georgia became independent as part of border security. Does anyone know if there was a border checkpoint there during the Soviet era, or was there no real border because it was all the USSR?
@@GabrielTravelerVideosThose border boundaries seem very suspicious no signs anywhere other than what you see on your phone.
Wow incredible camera work, so picturesque,love all your adventures. I also like your snacks and meals, not making it only about food, as there is always a reason behind your work. You never waste it on small details but always right on point.😊❤
Some facts about the country of Georgia, since the beginning of modern history, Georgia was part of The Persian empire (The Safavid empire). After that it was part of The Qajar empire( another Persian empire). Qajar empire lost it to The Russian empire and then after that it was part of The Soviet union until its independence. There's still a huge community of Georgians today living in the north and north east of IRAN as well as in Russia.
Thanks for the video’s, I enjoy the wonder of each adventure. Could you let me know what video editing software you are using, please. Enjoy!
Thanks, glad to hear it. I edit with Videopad.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Thanks Gabriel, appreciate your reply, cheers
Hi Gabe! Awesome content as always.
During my around the world trip with my kids, we are supposed to go to Stepantsminda. How safe did you feel there?
Thanks !
Perfectly safe.
@GabrielTravelerVideos Thanks! We should land in Georgia October 12th. We are currently in Bosnia! It's awesome!
🙏❤️☮️ your videos totally make my day!!!
Sweet. 👍✌️
Gabriel, there are some bloggers from English speaking countries who moved to Russia permanently, because of job, or by tourist visa. It seems that Putin's goverment is intetested in them. They improve political image of Putin. I think it is safe for you to get tourist visa to Russia. Blogger Emma from UK got as far as Baikal lake. A farmer family from Australia settled in Altay region.
It will take more than a few "useful idiots" to save Putin's image.
Not worth it. No reason to become a political football in a game you cannot control. Female blogger from the UK is not a treat to anyone so no reason for them to care about her.
Gabriel is the ultimate RUclips travel vlogger 👍
Who else do you watch?
@dougieranger lol...kurts got banned crossing borders...that's who I watch who is a bit more risky plus bald and bankrupt...there was a guy in 2020 who I watched illegally get into a train cargo trailer he went from ukraine to I think it was Hungary maybe romania
@@markjoachen I used to watch Bald and also Harald, but those guys post very infrequently now. With Gabriel it's almost daily updates, so it's like you're on a trip with him. He goes to cool places too.
@@churchofbrap876 I’ve followed B&B and Harald for years now, since they were first in India. I only found Kurt Caz recently but his stuff is good, more edgy and dangerous.
I also like Shiey (illegal freedom) his stuff is great.
I once met a japanese Hardcore traveller trying to get as close to the Chinese Border on his bicycle..... After a few months in prison He could go on.....
Haha, as long as your not trying to sneak illegally into Russia, your fine, no worries enjoy the scenery. Those mountains are really nice 👍
Of course it's a bad idea 💡. But you knew that. Excited to watch after I get out of the 200 degree sauna. Cheers, Gabe.
Hey! Gabriel I recommend explore this country .
Good idea, that's what I'm doing. 😊
Fascinating adventure...beautiful land! When I lived in Cyprus, my neighbors were refugees from Georgia and they hated Russia.
I have a question: how do you film when you are driving? Do you have a mount for your camera?
Really enjoyed the music you chose again.
Keep up the good work...and stay safe. :)
Having more miles than time - it seems that Rabat or Marrakesh are just some places that need shelter built real soon. And, it's non-Schengen elapsed time indicated too. I like some Engineers Without Borders efforts for earthquake relief. Dr. George Nez from Colorado got 1000's of these thin shell hyperbolic roofs built for earthquake survivors in several countries. Ten people could even lift these roofs into place on posts or pillars and then the infill, walls, doors and windows could proceed at a more leisurely pace. Keep It Simple Surely applies to this rapid response shelter design. Someday the design and experience may help people you know and love. Or yourself too, of course. Enjoy your days, don't forget. 🌲😎🌲
Gabriel....you are sure brave....gutsy...determined...what in the world??? Lol ✌️
haha gotta watch out for those random tunnels to Russia
Hey Gabe! You neglected to tell us what actually fixed your car. Was it the battery?
01:14 👈
Yes, battery was drained. I think I left the low beams on overnight. I explained at the end of this video: ruclips.net/video/HsBNqtKQP0Q/видео.html
That little Russian car is a Lada Niva…small 4x4 hatch 👍
Something tells me it'll be a visit to some Greek beaches to enjoy the last of summer
Sorry gabe but theres always a crazy in charge of somewhere at some point in time unfortunely thats how the world has always been,safe travels allways Gabe, a couple of weeks in the Greeks islands and then a month or so in India and the foothills of the Himalayas are surly calling gabe
❤ very primitive place ❤. thanks for taking me there, ❤ I like this video ❤ very much ❤. saludos 🖖
That church on the border is amazing, especially considering just how narrow that two lane road is, since it was recently built, in 2005, if memory serves that is when Russia had invaded the country? Maybe irt was later, all I can remember from that affair is the late Sen. McCain once saying "We are all Georgians", which I found to be comical, and still do.
We Georgians love mcCain.. and his words not comical at all..
@@RitaMargiani To an actual Georgian, I'm sure they were very meaningful. Back then, as now, 90% of Americans could not find it on a world map.
5:09 Amen!
Go on Gabe, be a daredevil and enter Russia. I hear Putin has lunch ready for you 😃👍
Gabe, be aware that the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh is picking up steam over the last few weeks. Just keep in the back of your mind. Safe travels !
The red car is a lada niva
1985 ✅
Maybe a revisit to China?.....none shengen zone....Although flight prices a bit eye watering!!!
HI Gabriel
Beautiful mountains.. you are around many Russian refugees.. maybe not in the area you are in, but Georgia has seen hundreds of thousands of Russian refugees since the occupation war. I know Roman from NFKRZ channels is holed up there somewhere.
This area was just aired on 60 minutes in the US
ruclips.net/video/A9EWB6mrqrE/видео.html&ab_channel=60Minutes
I hope to heck they don't invade, but it's certainly possible.
Great place to make horror movie. Like ancient evil or monster stalking the lands.
You can go straight east until you reach the pacific > Aserbaidschan > Turkmenistan > Usbekistan > Kirgistan > China > Mongolia > China > South Korea
And cross the caspian sea on a (very rosty) ferry from Aserbaidschan to Turkmenistan
🎈 Balloon Trip!
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Yes he is close to the "civilized East" where many prefer to make business.
Have you visited the Alexander gate you mentioned ?
No, I explained at 13:42 in the video that it was on the other side of the border checkpoint. So I'm not sure if you can visit it, didn't want to ask the border control.
Incidentally, the 4 Largest caves in the world are in Abkhazia.
That's the mercator projection map, it shouldn't even be used now days because of the landmass distrotions.
Exactly.
What flat map do you prefer us to use?
@@AlwaysAwesome001 Solid question. They're all distorted one way or another due to the fact that the Earth isn't flat. But some represent the relative size of the continents to each other more accurately, such as the Robinson projection map.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos
Winkel III 👀
#noneRperfect🤗
Visit Mestia&Ushguli in Svaneti
Next time.
These are sanction evading trucks
@ 07:55
IT'S A TRAP!! 🫨
Well im actually leaving to Russia on wednesday so wish me luck!
Good luck, have fun and stay safe.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos thank you! Ill try
Not bad at all, but I hope in the future you will have an opportunity to explore Russia, all its treasures and hidden gems in a safety way 🙏
Same here, I'd love to go.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos I hope it will be possible soon. There are not only Moscow and Saint-Petersburg worth to visit 😉
@@GabrielTravelerVideosNow Gabriel, that you came so close to Mr. Snowden, what is your opinion : where is easier for a government to have ideological, political, financial, informational control over an individual, a citizen, in the West or in those regions?
Crazily close to the Russian border. Fantastic mountain views.👍😊
Is " I didnt realise" a good defence?....tempting as it is..although I'd be more scared of unchained dogs!!!!!! 12th today
Listen don’t do something crazy and get yourself in trouble must know your limits
A man must know his limits
Almost a
Dirty Harry quote.
🤣
@@AlwaysAwesome001 great idea I am editing and adding that line check it out
@@amsumalivallaart2805
Too bad there's a writers strike. 🤪
Careful Gabe, don’t get to close!
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Should have gone to Atlanta
Well, you haven't been to Russia yet, but you saw it for sure. :D
9:41
it says "insurance"
maybe cars crossing into Georgia are required to buy local insurance
CTP insurance policy
required at the border. ✅
Depends what Country you are from you can go to Russia
Maybe you will surprise all of us watching by passing the border in to Putin land. 😂😂😂😂
Changed that “REGARDS TO PUTIN” comment really quick.
What are you crazy???
Don’t encourage him
Russia you will be captured tortured and what not???
Hellllllllooooiooo
There’s a war going on
DUHHHHH
Wouldn't be that hard to cross. Ive heard of people crossing into Belarus first and then into Russia, because there's no security on that border.
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Very cool but as an American you are risking a lot being close to the border are you not ?
Gabe are you ok there?
Of all the countries you have traveled to, which is the most like northern California to you?
Georgia, another area that I went to after the mountains, I will mention that in an upcoming video.
Gabriel.......some feedback from a longtime viewer from southern humboldt.....not many "air miles" from Willits. Ok....i know whoever is reading this acts as a "filter"---- a very necessary function for successful channels. So----recently your conversational style is sometimes slipping into the way a boxing/wrestling/mma...etc. announcer ends their intros with a drop in tone kinda like "and in this corner George Johnson(tone drops an octive)...Johnson (droping
another half octive).....Normal to Low Tone is what Gabe is doing some lately. OK----Filter please let him know---it does get a bit irriating.
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