Driving over Volcanoes in Saudi Arabia // Overland Series Ep.28

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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024
  • We explore the region of Medina, Saudi Arabia including some of the many dormant volcanoes. What we didn't expect is that we would be able to drive up to the top.
    We leave Taif and head towards Mecca. As non-muslims we are not allowed inside the holy city at all, so we go around and visit Jeddah instead. We are fascinated by the traditional buildings in Al Balad and see all the development that is taking place here to prepare for Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia.
    But what we can visit as non-muslim is the city of Medina. We even can get close to the mosque and see the many pilgrims visiting and praying.
    But after two days in cities, we were craving nature. We saw in the satellite maps the number of volcanoes in Saudi Arabia and decided we would like to get close to them. We drove over very sharp volcanic rocks in three colors, sand, and wadis. It is one of the most beautiful offroad tracks we have driven so far.
    But the best part is being able to camp on top of a white volcano a be alone to explore the next morning. But even then were surprised about what we found inside.
    Enjoy the ride!
    About our Chanel:
    We, Kai & Irati from Germany and Spain, are currently on a full-time Overland journey. We quit our jobs, our apartment and left Germany mid of March 2022. We traveled all the way from Germany to Iran, and had amazing experiences for the last 6 months. We are changing our plans and we will alter our original route. Follow us in season 2 where we will be exploring the Middle East and Africa!
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Комментарии • 54

  • @tariqal7187
    @tariqal7187 Год назад +2

    18:20 to 18:43 Amazing Amazing

    • @Thebluelandy
      @Thebluelandy  Год назад

      It was so beautiful and Kai was flying the drone like a pro to capture it. It end up being one of the best shots from the whole trip. So happy that you appreciate it!! See you around. More great shots coming 🔥

  • @GustavoScarpellini
    @GustavoScarpellini Год назад +1

    oh man, i got o much to catch up on. lets goooo, i've missed you guys

    • @Thebluelandy
      @Thebluelandy  Год назад

      Oh Gustavo, welcome back! We missed you!

  • @12kerryman
    @12kerryman Год назад +3

    Absolutely beautiful

  • @emieelreegis4505
    @emieelreegis4505 Год назад +3

    wooooooooooooooooooooooooooow last clip is amazing

  • @stevestott1514
    @stevestott1514 Год назад +7

    What a spectacular area would love to over land there some day , another place to add to my to do list of over landing areas . After watching one of your videos . That drone shot of the crater was awesome . Thanks again for sharing your wonderful travel memories with us . Cheers from Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A. :) :) 👍🏼

    • @Thebluelandy
      @Thebluelandy  Год назад +4

      It is stunning! We would like to come back one day and spend more time. The area is so beautiful! the track to get to the craters is one of the most epic off-road tracks we have driven. Absolutely recommended. But be prepared to destroy your tyres, the rocks are extremely sharp. Thank you again Steve for your comment and hope one day you come by this area! 🤩

    • @fouadmas5413
      @fouadmas5413 Год назад

      Thank you showing us the Amazing Saudia Arabia

  • @karinvriese7811
    @karinvriese7811 Год назад +1

    Wow, what a beautiful but surreal landscape! The drone shots are incredible!

    • @Thebluelandy
      @Thebluelandy  Год назад

      It was mind blowing! Thank you for watching 😊

  • @davegreenwood1663
    @davegreenwood1663 Год назад +3

    The moon like landscape ,looks like a puncture nightmare. Superb video.

    • @Thebluelandy
      @Thebluelandy  Год назад

      Thank you so much Dave, yeah it was surreal to be there. And suuuper sharp. We lost tyre chunks on the way 😱

  • @bonifacemugambi4252
    @bonifacemugambi4252 Год назад +1

    I have watched almost all your videos. Am interested with the BlueLandy. Hope you leave it for me in Kenya. God bless you for wonderful exploration. It's amazing

    • @Thebluelandy
      @Thebluelandy  Год назад

      Hey, thank you so much! Which episode did you like the most?
      Regarding the bluelandy, I’ve to disappoint you we will stay together so long as we both shall live. 😂

  • @ciberelsmaes
    @ciberelsmaes Год назад +2

    Vídeo de una belleza excepcional y emocionante. Wuaaw!

    • @Thebluelandy
      @Thebluelandy  Год назад

      Es impresionante! Tanto que nos dan ganas de volver para pasar más tiempo por la zona. Muchas gracias por el comentario! ☺️

  • @MaxMax-hk6rm
    @MaxMax-hk6rm Год назад +4

    the road to the volcano looks like you are in another amazing planet. The camels on the road at 18:18 are also fabulous.
    I thought it was an animation 18:19
    Camels in volcano it’s like small spaceships ❤
    Thanks 🙏

    • @Thebluelandy
      @Thebluelandy  Год назад

      Thank you for your comment! It was really incredible to experience it. One of the best landscapes we have seen in our trip. The camels just was the cherry on top 🤩

  • @grahameroberts8109
    @grahameroberts8109 Год назад +3

    The drone footage is superb. That was a great serendipitous decision. That’s the epitome of adventure travel. I reckon though, that the Defender would have driven the the crater rim. Perhaps you would have, had you been with another vehicle. Thanks for this episode. Keep it up! 👍🏻🙏🦘

    • @Thebluelandy
      @Thebluelandy  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much Grahame! It was one of the best decisions of our trip. We were amazed by what we were seeing every 5 minutes. So gorgeous! With our 3ton Land Rover it was not possible to get up the vertical wall next to our campspot. Even trying was extremely dangerous: Very steep, loose gravel, deep holes and cliffs to both sides. But! later we realized that if you come from the other side, there is a better path that we could have done. Check the last shot of the crater, you can see the other access. Next time!

  • @erwinthijs7574
    @erwinthijs7574 Год назад +1

    Nice vert Nice thanks

  • @KevIsOffGrid
    @KevIsOffGrid Год назад

    What a camp spot, and a caldera you can do a full lap of. Stunning.

    • @Thebluelandy
      @Thebluelandy  Год назад +1

      It's incredible!!! We found later with the drone that there was a not so steep entrance to the top (you can see it in the footage). This while area is breathtaking 😱

  • @مشاري-منيع
    @مشاري-منيع Год назад +1

    AMAZING 😍🤩

  • @laurentnicolas1550
    @laurentnicolas1550 Год назад +1

    Magnifique !
    Merci

  • @MubarakRakah
    @MubarakRakah 6 месяцев назад

    I like your well-preparedness and welcome to Saudi Arabia🇸🇦
    Saudi Arabia has a biodiversity that even its citizens not knowing most of it yet (reply to what you mentioned in minute 13)
    Thank you for your lovely tour and wish to see more from you at Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

    • @Thebluelandy
      @Thebluelandy  5 месяцев назад +1

      Saudi Arabia blew our mind! It was extraordinary! I hope the people keep it as raw as possible and it doesn't turn into a tourist entertainment place like the UAE. We loved the open spaces and the diversity we found there and would not doubt coming back again in the future. It also helps that we felt always very welcomed and respected in the country 🤗

    • @MubarakRakah
      @MubarakRakah 5 месяцев назад

      @@Thebluelandy I hope @saudiMT officials will listen to such amazing suggestions here🌹

  • @zknowmuch2818
    @zknowmuch2818 Год назад +6

    You should sell these clips to National Geographic 17:59

  • @bhaz1987
    @bhaz1987 Год назад

    Fantastic stuff!
    Thanks

  • @bilki100
    @bilki100 Год назад

    Sehr schöne Drohnenaufnahmen am Ende!

    • @Thebluelandy
      @Thebluelandy  Год назад

      Vielen Dank! :) wir waren selbst erstaunt als wir es aufgenommen haben

  • @fipsicola
    @fipsicola Год назад

    superb

  • @vindrila
    @vindrila 9 месяцев назад

    Incredible shots guys!
    I am following your channel for a few days now and I love your videos. Keep up the good work ❤

    • @Thebluelandy
      @Thebluelandy  9 месяцев назад

      It is an amazing volcano! The camels were paid actors 😜😆 we enjoyed sooo much, one of those wow places!

  • @johndiaz7240
    @johndiaz7240 Год назад

    Amazing what you came across, the crater was spectacular. We love Death Valley but it has nothing on that area. Thank you.

    • @Thebluelandy
      @Thebluelandy  Год назад

      Yeah we can only recommend to visit this area it’s one of it’s kind

  • @rollitfilms
    @rollitfilms Год назад

    Beautiful video, thank you for sharing the experience! :) PS: The bright spots in the dark recodings are "dead pixels" - meaning your camera sensor has an issue. Just so you know. Best regards from Germany.

    • @Thebluelandy
      @Thebluelandy  Год назад

      Thank you!! Yeah our canon G7x is on its last legs... But we cannot afford a new one at the moment 😩

    • @rollitfilms
      @rollitfilms Год назад

      @@Thebluelandy ahh okay, no worries. Better content with pixel errors than no content! :D

  • @gervil100
    @gervil100 Год назад

    Did you have to where a head/face covering whilst in Saudi?

    • @Thebluelandy
      @Thebluelandy  Год назад +2

      Hello, legally hijab is not mandatory in Saudi, nighter for locals then for foreigner’s. But for Locals it is expected.

    • @ksa2239
      @ksa2239 10 месяцев назад +1

      It is not even obligatory for the local residents but Muslims put it because it is a custom of Islam