As someone who splits time between Kenya and Italy, the people in Malindi don't understand that Italy is going through tough economic struggles and those tourists can't afford to travel all that way in the same numbers. Malindi is also paying the price for focusing on tourists from one country. That's bad tourism practice because they're subject to the whims of that one country. An Italian woman was kidnapped by terrorists from across the border in Somalia and that just crashed the industry.. In my opinion, it would be useless to try and get the Italians back, so marketing to other countries (which they're slowly starting to do) is the right decision. And it's working, Naomi Campbell recently bought a villa in Malindi. EDIt: Compare it with Diani in South Coast which didn't limit itself to one nationality and and now Diani is thriving and consistently topping the "best beaches in Africa" lists.
But I don't think Malindi focused on tourists from one country. It's the other way around. Tourists from Italy chose Malindi and the tourists themselves marketed Malindi as a good destination when they went back home, from the time of the San Marco Earth Observation station back in the 80s... Most of the Italian tourists who come to Malindi for the first time come due to recommendations from other Italian tourists not because of Kenya/Malindi marketing it as a destination for Italians....
Italians have a culture of supporting there own in hotels so they brought themselves here because of all the amazing stories and a lot of rich Italians built hotels they were one of the 1st European to arrive in that part of the coast if it was not for them Malindi would look like Mambrui
I really like this series you’re doing on Kenya showing how real people live and how many seem grateful for what they have or at least accept life as it is. These videos give me a sense of peace with the world. Thank you, Gabi!
Can an african show how real people live in western countries without any problems ?🤷♂. Are westerners willing to welcome a camera totting stranger in their homes ?🤷♂.
They are all colonizers - also Italy and Germany make it hard for Kenyans to come to their country - but Kenya welcome them with open arms - COLONIZERS
2 things i really loved about the video . 1. that kid in the village came running to you like you are a long lost brother n that guy at baobab beach , seems like a honestly nice person...
I was in this road just 3 weeks ago. It was really fun and nice traveling to malindi. I had a great vacation there and really enjoyed. Thanks for the tour once again. I can remember everything 🙌
What were the billionaire Italians doing in Kenya though? Did they give back to Kenyans? Support them? I’m always weary because the European history isn’t good in Africa and Africans have been profoundly hurt by racist oppression and colonialism. I really hope to visit Kenyan. You’re a good man Gabi. You keep it real.
Hi Gabi, its good to see you doing well. I travelled that road from Mombassa to Malindi many times in 2004/05 & it was then all extremely bad like the first part. I stayed at Kalifi & Watamu beach resorts. I'm glad to see some things have changed for the better. Take care Gabi
Nice adventure. I have a motorbike and have conducted several trips between mombasa and Malindi recent one being this June 2024. Nice attarctions along the way. Mnarani Ruins, Gede ruins, Mida creek etc
You are kind and have seen it from your interaction with the poor, hope you visit the North of Kenya too. As the saying goes, better 5 Italians than 20 Germans :)
Was Amazing how the rain stopped and sunshine when you entered Malindi, I came to malindi in 1990 from Somalia Barawa as a refugee, I left in 1995 to uk London. Living in malindi was the best back then you can see it has changed not many Italian now
Italians are very sweet, romantic, sensitive and loving. I would really love to have a ride with an Italian, intelligent man even if there will be a heavy rain🌧️. Hehe
Your African series are just fantastic, the landscape is insane beautiful. You are always open hearted and generous with genuine people, - you are great Gabi ! 💝🍀happy joyful New Year 2024 and always good luck !
Asante sana for the movie. ❤️🌟👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I also travel on the same trip in July. In Kikambala that you travel pas is where I have my husbands family. He is there now. Do you wanna met him? From me in Norway
Best time to buy up those villas is now for a cheaper price. I can guarantee you malindi will bounce back. Once they expand the airport to recieve direct flights from abroad instead of people having to go to mombasa and travel another 100miles to malindi. Secondly, Kenya will soon be Visa free anyone can travel to Kenya without question just a passport and hope onto a plane and you are there. Malnidi is also beautiful am sure many investors once they are exposed to the place they can see the potential. Nice video though brings back memories of my visits to Malindi at the time it was mainly Germans visiting the place. But Kenya needs to open up Malindi by bringing more tourists especially from eastern europe who are now travelling in large numbers to Kenya but going to Mombasa and diani and some kilifi. Am sure a eastern european investor will come to Malindi and see the potential as a summer gateway for eastern europeans and buy up these properties and turn them into Air BNBs for their country folk to visit during the cold winter times.
I love your videos from Kenya, I have been myself recently in Kenya and planning on another trip soon …. , your videos style is so calm and beautiful, you are so real and genuine person, very sensitive towards people you meet…. I would love to meet up with you one day somewhere in the world ….Waiting for more, thanks ❤🎉
I didn't know the Italians had left Kenya.....That is very sad. I think the terrorism was a key factor with them leaving, apart from the faltering economy in Italy. Hopefully they will return as Kenya needs tourists. Unfortunately the terrorists can still come across at any time, because the border with Somalia is very porous. That is very sad. At one time it had twice as many Italians as local people living in Malindi. The beaches are still beautiful. With no tourists the economy of Malindi collapsed. All the stores, hospitals, schools etc all closed down. Unfortunately Somalia is still a country in crisis. There is no stable government as yet. Religious fanatics destroyed the country. If Somalia had a stable government, it could cut down the number of terrorists. So very sad, Kenya is paying a very high price for this terrorism. i remember the most recent terrorist attack on the hotel in Nairobi Westlands, where innocent civilians were killed sitting at their tables enjoying a meal with friends at the restaurant. It was wrong of the Western news organizations to show the images of all the dead bodies in the restaurant without even coving up their faces. In America they are very careful to never show the victims of the school or mass shootings. That was blatant racism by channels like CNN and CBS if i remember were the ones that did that. Poor Kenya. They also have all the refugees from Somalia and other neighboring countries living in Kenya.
Happy new year Gabi, nice video from coastal area, sorry fo the heavy ☔, next time you ride a bike going for a long distance kindly put on heavy clothes for your safety and rain, I gess the rain was the reason you came back to nairobi filling unwell. Thank you for the video bro❤❤❤
Hi Gabi, Do you know @ItchyBoots ? She travels alone on a motorcycle in all of Africa, if you take precautions it seems that it is not dangerous to travel on a motorcycle in Africa.
As someone who splits time between Kenya and Italy, the people in Malindi don't understand that Italy is going through tough economic struggles and those tourists can't afford to travel all that way in the same numbers. Malindi is also paying the price for focusing on tourists from one country. That's bad tourism practice because they're subject to the whims of that one country. An Italian woman was kidnapped by terrorists from across the border in Somalia and that just crashed the industry.. In my opinion, it would be useless to try and get the Italians back, so marketing to other countries (which they're slowly starting to do) is the right decision. And it's working, Naomi Campbell recently bought a villa in Malindi.
EDIt: Compare it with Diani in South Coast which didn't limit itself to one nationality and and now Diani is thriving and consistently topping the "best beaches in Africa" lists.
You answered my question I came to the comments to ask…thanks
Thank you for the useful info and great explanation 🙏🏻
But I don't think Malindi focused on tourists from one country. It's the other way around. Tourists from Italy chose Malindi and the tourists themselves marketed Malindi as a good destination when they went back home, from the time of the San Marco Earth Observation station back in the 80s... Most of the Italian tourists who come to Malindi for the first time come due to recommendations from other Italian tourists not because of Kenya/Malindi marketing it as a destination for Italians....
Italians have a culture of supporting there own in hotels so they brought themselves here because of all the amazing stories and a lot of rich Italians built hotels they were one of the 1st European to arrive in that part of the coast if it was not for them Malindi would look like Mambrui
Did you say naomi campbell bought a villa recently in malindi?
Gabi, you connect with people so beautifully. You are such a genuine and gentle person 😊
Thank you 🙏🏻 😊
I really like this series you’re doing on Kenya showing how real people live and how many seem grateful for what they have or at least accept life as it is. These videos give me a sense of peace with the world. Thank you, Gabi!
Happy to hear that, thank you 🙏🏻
Can an african show how real people live in western countries without any problems ?🤷♂. Are westerners willing to welcome a camera totting stranger in their homes ?🤷♂.
He is very confident that his hand to help the helpless is open to him Keep It Up Gabi
You Kenyans
C'mon, support Gabi like you supported kino
He's a great RUclipsr too
3:14 Mzungu originally meant AMAZING.
The room is too costly,7500 ksh
I had no idea about this Italian part of Kenya - I was laughing about "I'd ratheer have 5 Italians than 20 Germans". Thanks for sharing
What does he mean by that? The Germans are known to be a little cold and aloof in Europe. I wonder what he meant? Very interesting....
@@Dan-xx5jq watch the video again. He explains why he said that.
They are all colonizers - also Italy and Germany make it hard for Kenyans to come to their country - but Kenya welcome them with open arms - COLONIZERS
The terrorist story you are telling of Al Shabaab is not a thing...would have been almost relevant 5 to 10 years ago...
Ikr so unnecessary
2 things i really loved about the video . 1. that kid in the village came running to you like you are a long lost brother n that guy at baobab beach , seems like a honestly nice person...
Very special people in Kenya
Inspirational. Gave me an idea on where to tour the next time I visit Kenya.
Jambo..... karibu kenya..watched alot of clips,mostly when you were in india...
Hi gabi, good morning! we r eagerly waiting for your videos.
🙏🏻🙏🏻
I was in this road just 3 weeks ago. It was really fun and nice traveling to malindi. I had a great vacation there and really enjoyed. Thanks for the tour once again. I can remember everything 🙌
Tomorrow we are planning to Ride from Malindi to Mombasa
Last week we did from Malindi to Sala gate!
Next let's ride together Mr Gabi. Ciao!
What were the billionaire Italians doing in Kenya though? Did they give back to Kenyans? Support them? I’m always weary because the European history isn’t good in Africa and Africans have been profoundly hurt by racist oppression and colonialism. I really hope to visit Kenyan. You’re a good man Gabi. You keep it real.
I just started watching your videos, starting from your experience in Dubai. You have such s kind soul. God bless you
Hi Gabi, its good to see you doing well.
I travelled that road from Mombassa to Malindi many times in 2004/05 & it was then all extremely bad like the first part. I stayed at Kalifi & Watamu beach resorts.
I'm glad to see some things have changed for the better.
Take care Gabi
That’s great to hear! :) more videos of Watamu and Diani coming soon
@@ridewithgabi
I'd be intrigued to know if there's still barriers & guards at the beach front resorts in Watamu?
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Nice adventure. I have a motorbike and have conducted several trips between mombasa and Malindi recent one being this June 2024. Nice attarctions along the way. Mnarani Ruins, Gede ruins, Mida creek etc
My friend, you're very nice guy👏 I really like your videos. Welcome back to kenya.
You are kind and have seen it from your interaction with the poor, hope you visit the North of Kenya too. As the saying goes, better 5 Italians than 20 Germans :)
How much is rental for bikes, how much is the food? Say something jesus..
Hope you enjoyed your stay at Cowrieshell Beach Apartments. I was the architect of that project.
I travel several times a month on the back of a motor bike along the Bofa Road that you showed on Kilifi
Habari? Nzuri sana! 😀 Where at you Gabi? Hope you are doing Well xxx
Could you please share the contact information of the guy you rented the bike from
Was Amazing how the rain stopped and sunshine when you entered Malindi, I came to malindi in 1990 from Somalia Barawa as a refugee, I left in 1995 to uk London. Living in malindi was the best back then you can see it has changed not many Italian now
Italians are very sweet, romantic, sensitive and loving. I would really love to have a ride with an Italian, intelligent man even if there will be a heavy rain🌧️. Hehe
Unfortunately, the "Boxer" is not a boxer (engine). ^^
Thanks for a great video. So enjoy your trips. And always look forward to the next one.
I like that way you walked,talk and spent time with saleem bai..the cyclist
The weather is changing because you passed the equator
Why not let the locals live in the abandon homes?😔😔😔😔
I like baobab beach it near my village so cool 🎉🎉🎉🎉have fan
Trust Kenyans to speak any foreign language
Your African series are just fantastic, the landscape is insane beautiful. You are always open hearted and generous with genuine people, - you are great Gabi ! 💝🍀happy joyful New Year 2024 and always good luck !
Thank you so much 🙏🏻
Nice. I did a video of the same place Beverly Hills suite
we have bike leather jacket here in Nairobi Order one
Mombasa to malindi is just as safe as Haven .
Hi Gabi, I'm happy to see you still in Africa.Happy and prosperous New Year to you.Take care ❤.
Thank you 🙏🏻 happy new year
What brand of bike is it? Bajaj Boxer?
You should visit Diani you will love their beaches..white sand
I visited and i will post a video soon 😉
Asante sana for the movie. ❤️🌟👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I also travel on the same trip in July. In Kikambala that you travel pas is where I have my husbands family. He is there now. Do you wanna met him? From me in Norway
That’s great to hear! 😉 unfortunately I left the coast already, the video was from few weeks ago
Boxer...... The Indian bike ❤
i was born there . now i am in Yemen . miss it
Gabi, Did you meet Obama brother?
Wooow what a trip to Kenya
Happy New Year Gabriel
Happy new year :)
How can contact to you Gabi sir
Ooohhhhh my God Thank you for Sharing this!!!! I love you! Xxx from amsterdam
Your bike is “economical”. Very polite 😂
Ahahhaha 😂
Stay safe Gabi, Kenya hakuna matata. But kindly keep warm while riding it's advisable ❤
As a Biker I always advocate for riding with full gear. Helmet alone is not enough.
Kenyans are so kind
Happy new year Gabi...enjoying these videos nikiwa huku Mombasa tu.
Best time to buy up those villas is now for a cheaper price. I can guarantee you malindi will bounce back. Once they expand the airport to recieve direct flights from abroad instead of people having to go to mombasa and travel another 100miles to malindi. Secondly, Kenya will soon be Visa free anyone can travel to Kenya without question just a passport and hope onto a plane and you are there. Malnidi is also beautiful am sure many investors once they are exposed to the place they can see the potential. Nice video though brings back memories of my visits to Malindi at the time it was mainly Germans visiting the place. But Kenya needs to open up Malindi by bringing more tourists especially from eastern europe who are now travelling in large numbers to Kenya but going to Mombasa and diani and some kilifi. Am sure a eastern european investor will come to Malindi and see the potential as a summer gateway for eastern europeans and buy up these properties and turn them into Air BNBs for their country folk to visit during the cold winter times.
I like travelling along the coast with my small motorbike. Never felt insecure. Greetings from Diani 👋🏽
Very beautiful. Thank you very much dear for sharing. Safe ride as always 🎐🤍🐲🌿💖🙏🙏🙏
Where can I apply to join your adventures? Aaaand I also speak Italian ….bonus 😂 fluent Italian
😅😅
Home town kilifi
You are very brave.
Do visit our place Gabi when you are in Hyderabad. Love to watch your videos because you are soo kind and soft spoken it gives a kind of peace.
I would appreciate it if you would do a video telling us a bit more about your social anxiety and when exactly it gets triggered.
Maybe in future videos I will explain more 🙏🏻 it definitely gets triggered in very specific situations, such as group gatherings, dinners, etc
Video doesn't make sense we thought you are riding but there is no place we see you riding, and many sideshows stick to the point.
Welcome to mombasa here people are welcoming and good vibes
It’s interesting to see how life could change … shame those houses abandoned … coast it’s exquisite . Sweet people
Wonderful. Karibu kenya. Uko solo yawa😂 too bad
You are SO brave, really enjoy your videos, I’ll never see that part of the world, so thank you ❤️
Beautiful Gabi! Thanks for the delightful time, I much enjoyed it...
Wc Kenya
Wait until you see the beaches of Diani.....
The picture u post in display screen is not malindi bro stop laying people malindi is so sef
Enjoy your holiday nd prosperity u deserve 🎉. U have ❤ of gold 🥇
I love how that man asked for books📖 and pen instead of money.. 😊
Im happy to see you Always good Sir Gabi❤❤❤
I went from mombasa to malindi in a matatu like minivan. It was great.
Grazie Gabi per questi video unici e mi raccomando sii prudente! Buona avventura e a presto. Ciaoooooo
Beautiful episode thanks to Gabi
That is very brave to drive a motorbike in Kenya.
Happy new year gabi i hope you save journey
Such a pure soul. Lovely character.
Wow - incredibile che parlano italiano molto bene
I love your videos from Kenya, I have been myself recently in Kenya and planning on another trip soon ….
, your videos style is so calm and beautiful, you are so real and genuine person, very sensitive towards people you meet…. I would love to meet up with you one day somewhere in the world ….Waiting for more, thanks ❤🎉
Thank you so much 🙏🏻
good. well done Gabi,
You are in a lawless country. Take care of You
It's inaccurate to categorize the entire country as lawless.
I didn't know the Italians had left Kenya.....That is very sad. I think the terrorism was a key factor with them leaving, apart from the faltering economy in Italy. Hopefully they will return as Kenya needs tourists. Unfortunately the terrorists can still come across at any time, because the border with Somalia is very porous. That is very sad. At one time it had twice as many Italians as local people living in Malindi.
The beaches are still beautiful.
With no tourists the economy of Malindi collapsed. All the stores, hospitals, schools etc all closed down.
Unfortunately Somalia is still a country in crisis. There is no stable government as yet. Religious fanatics destroyed the country.
If Somalia had a stable government, it could cut down the number of terrorists. So very sad, Kenya is paying a very high price for this terrorism.
i remember the most recent terrorist attack on the hotel in Nairobi Westlands, where innocent civilians were killed sitting at their tables enjoying a meal with friends at the restaurant. It was wrong of the Western news organizations to show the images of all the dead bodies in the restaurant without even coving up their faces. In America they are very careful to never show the victims of the school or mass shootings.
That was blatant racism by channels like CNN and CBS if i remember were the ones that did that.
Poor Kenya. They also have all the refugees from Somalia and other neighboring countries living in Kenya.
Thank you for all the valuable information 🙏🏻
Happy new year. Good to see you back. 🙏
Looking forward to follow you in 2024 and maybe drive some African Twin in Thailand 🇹🇭
Thank you 🙏🏻 happy new year to you… unfortunately my Africa twin in Thailand has been sold. But I’m buying a new bike soon
Hi Gabi, I'm a big fan of your channel! Thank you for the amazing content!
Wanted to ask...what software do you use to edit your videos?
Thank you so much 🙏🏻 I use iMovie from Mac, it’s free and easy to use
Malindi is a nice place. Very peaceful. Even the video has this Aura of Serenity. First Class Serenity. Good work .
Thanks 🙏🏻
Very nice my brother. ❤❤🎉😅
Well Narrated. , how Comme ?
I enjoyed very much😀
Happy new year Gabi, nice video from coastal area, sorry fo the heavy ☔, next time you ride a bike going for a long distance kindly put on heavy clothes for your safety and rain, I gess the rain was the reason you came back to nairobi filling unwell. Thank you for the video bro❤❤❤
Great to see you here Richard 🙏🏻😉 happy new year to you and your family
Hi Gabi, Do you know @ItchyBoots ? She travels alone on a motorcycle in all of Africa, if you take precautions it seems that it is not dangerous to travel on a motorcycle in Africa.
Yes her adventures are amazing! She is so brave
Hi Gabi. A Happy New Year 2024. Thanks for another interesting video, great to see what a nice connection you get with people. Take care Gabi 🫶
Happy new year 🙏🏻😉
Which country is this?
Kenya 🇰🇪
Vasco DeGama also built a small chapel that is still standing today. They also buried some of the sailors by the chapel.
I visited it and it was nice, unfortunately I did not put it in the vlog
Nice road trip to malindi
Grande Gabi!! Top man!
Beautiful video and beautiful people 💪
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Nice ride!
Gabi in mombasa you need to go see Diani in the coast. Even more beautiful
Yes a video of Diani will come soon :) amazing place
how come you have been away from thailand so long? still have gf there or not?
Coming back soon