@uchimataman Guess what I was hit by a car doing. Uber Eats on my E bike and put in a hospital for 4 days and almost killed. Guess what I still make trips so say never is too late, we have all the time in the world, peace!!
Wow, can't post photos here but I spotted Grettle in Istanbul in 2015. I took a photo at the time as I thought UK to Istanbul on a Vespa was impressive, I now discover that the actual full journey was even more impressive.
Hi Emma, what a brilliant trip! I have made it a point to show your story to my two little nieces (10/11). I think they should find some inspiration in your adventure. Be happy, be safe EDIT: My oldest niece (Britney, we call her Brit) who is almost 12 has decided to buy herself a "motorized bicycle" she does not need a driver license. She lives in Wauchula, FL. USA, a small town of 5,000. Brit has decided she will ride her motor-bike to a state park about 150 miles from us. As her bike can not exceed 20 mph to be legal and taking backroads she is planning for a 2 day trip. Camping at another state park along the way. I have been designated as "The Ghost". I am to watch over her, yet must remain out of her sight so this will be her first "solo" trip. She has her maps all laid out with her route, her stopping points for lunch and some sight seeing. She already has a little 2 person tent, sleeping bag, single burner propane cooker, and her food stores planned. Her father/mother are supportive but not thrilled with her adventure. They all blame you of course. I have taken Brit to look at several motor-bikes however she hasn't found one that "talks to her yet." I am extremely excited! While the majority of girls her age are talking about boys, school drama, and the latest fashions my niece is taking action to make her adventures come true. Just wanted to say thanks.....
It is an incredible journey. Emma reminds me of the journey Shreve Stockton (Vespa Vagabond blog) did across the US, or perhaps more in common with Itchy Boots here on RUclips. Inspiring stuff. Courageous beyond anything I can imagine doing. I wish my videos had even a fraction of the cinematic qualities that this one does. I'll be adding an ET4 to my stable soon. I wonder if it will inspire me to travel around the world?? Bravo Emma!
Emma is amazing. She traveled country to country to country. I wouldn’t even do that here in NJ from State to State. Those “ What ifs?” She talked about……. Yeah that’s me. Only way I’ll do that is with a group. So mad props to her and her bravery and spontaneous character.
it's so true that the hardest part is making the decision to do something big, and then once committed it all falls into place. i love the can-do attitude more than anything else. great story !!
Sounds like an amazing journey for one person to take during their life . Seeing wonderful things and beautiful place along her journey , enjoying life . Kudos to you.
Emma should team up with Itchy Boots and do it all all over again. Just loved her story. The dog is beautiful and oh so lucky, good on you Emma. Looking forward to hearing of your trip in my home country.
In the early 80's, I had a 1980 Vespa P200E. I've owned many two wheelers, and now three-wheelers, since and that Vespa was probably the most fun I ever had on a motorcycle. It got even better after I got a sidecar for it. Enjoy your rides and be safe...
I have watched this story several times and each time I just say, "Amazing". Emma, you are an inspiration, especially to those who might not think they have the adventure in them to do something as challenging and thank you for taking us along parts of it.
Amazing woman. This model of Vespa is actually considered as one of the worst vespas ever built, which makes this even more incredible! Be safe in Africa, God bless you
Four years ago I did Russia and back on my Honda 750 considered a “ small bike by many . No problem at all , modern machines are extremely capable of marathon trips , seem to thrive on it . But well done Emma , brilliant trip !
First time watching so a couple of questions:- was Emma accompanied by a camera crew in a car/truck? And if not where did she carry her stuff (clothes, camping, food, spares….etc)
I was so inspired by this that I rode my Vespa all the way through France to Italy last year. It was a great adventure and I made loads of friends. I am going to do it again this year...but probably not coming back, ever!!!!
Weird. I have ridden chinese scooters and they were able to easily put 10k km without any issues engine wise. Do you mean valve adjustment or really engine repair? I find your story hard to believe. Did you do any performance adjustment? I also own a performance upgraded vespa and no issues yet even after 12k km
Wow, great trip, would love to know how the Vespa faired mechanically and what adversities were overcome. I’ve an ET2 in the garage with little mileage on it - hmmm.
I was inspired by watching Gintama Anime and got myself a silver Vespa... It's a great experience.. I love traveling on my vespa. It's my daily driver and also my adventure vehicle on weekends
This girl is wonderfully inspiring. Incredible. I always feel sorry for leaving a stray dog in Ireland ,that poor thing , fooled me around. I thought I couldn't take it to France.
Emma you should come to the Philippines and tour our beautiful island with your Vespa or maybe we can arrange with Vespa Philippines to lend you one for testing
I enjoy road trip journey stories and this one was so amazing! Thanks to the crew who brought this to us especially Producer Eden Cooney. Congrats on this project and hope you're well, Eden! - Kawal (long-time family friend)
Very impressive, the video and the travel. Suddenly my own adventures are little more than a walk to the corner shop by comparrison. Look forward to hearing more about your wonderful adventures and how the Vespa performed. Currently Im in Bali and go everywhere by scooter, NMax or Vario usually so a bit bigger than yours, but you are right, the best is having nothing between you and the people and landscapes, fresh air all around. Please stay safe.
Wooow, this is amazing! You´re a legend!! I travelled on my Vespa, a red PX200, from Berlin to Sagres in Portugal and to southern Spain. Thats 21 years ago, when I was in my early thirties, and its one of the great adventures in my life. I can so relate to your experience and look forward to your journey to SA!
L.O.V.Ed seeing this. Raised my feel good vibration. I'm in Soweto South Africa, just got my learners to drive a scooter. It's gonna be interesting... I have never seen a township mother and daughter team on a scooter. Love seeing women trust and follow their spirit.
That was so cool what an amazing trek across the world...A beautifully well transformational experience and the rescued pup as well.! The joining of two wandering Souls in the wonderful journey of life...❣️...🇬🇧.... Free the Spirit inside us all find that grass thats greener on the other side of the wall...🤫...🙂🙃...
You can tell that she is such a loving awesome person! I wish I had the opportunity to drive my 05 gt Vespa across Europe, I would be so happy and free
I can only say: I absolutely loves the way he speak in English native accent. It's like an ASMR to my head in every single word she pronounced🙂💯❤️🏴🇬🇧
Quite possibly the best short clip you will watch all year. It was brilliant. Should be compulsory viewing in schools. Some kids do geography, she lived it.
nice one.. great when you have a firm base to adventure out from.. with no worries about bills or mortgage etc.. the way the world is going this will be harder to do i fear.? i have an urge to scooter from n.kent down to greece.. this is inspiring... good on her
In almost every case it's the extremely privileged journeying out. Ed March and King of the Road are some of the only people I know who don't fall into that category.
it's a very valid point - two years travelling (especially as a woman) must incur a lot of nights in B'nB type establishments let alone visa, food, and fuel
I would be interested in any repairs, parts that had to be found, etc. Surely there were some hiccups. It would be interesting to know how they were handled.
Whooow! This is SO coool ! :) :) We were traveling from Argentina to Alaska by car with my wife but we fell in love with Bolivia and stayed here. Never reached Alaska haha. Last Sunday was my wife's bday and I surprised her with a lovely Vespa 300 GTS.... this video gives me some ideas hahaha :) Well done Emma !!!!!!!!! And congrats to the editors of this video. It's amazing.
I have done a bit of this.. and have a Vespa, but this is a astonishing story, making all these tough guys on big expensive adventure bikes look pretty foolish. They say lightness and simplicity is the key to success, well this proves it and the mechanic should be pretty proud of himself. If I were doing the trip and others have said this, I would take a Honda Wave, a modern day Cub, 200mpg and 100% reliable. Well done girl, I am truly impressed and at age 71...wish.
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A real life "wes Anderson" character. Major props to her adventure and living in the moment. Production on this was top notch!
Ah yeah that's it. You nailed it.
It was made professionally. That's why the production values are high.
Sponsored by Vespa and on their channel. I’m guessing they threw a couple dollars at this 😅
Nah, it's just the editing. That's art.
I love travelling with a scooter for 150km every weekend. It is very fun, the slow speed where you can appreciate the world around is part of the fun.
Also at that speed you have reaction time
Why isn't this story been made more public and into a documentary or film. Amazing solo and a girl in some dodgy areas. ⭐⭐⭐
Dodgy politically but I’m sure all those locals were super welcoming and nice.
Probably because she went travelling, not filming..
Because she is a girl did it and most men don’t even make it 🤣 that’s why
because it is an "ad" for Vespa. Who do you think paid for this? The girl "donated" all the footage, as far as the credits say.
Because nowadays lots of people do this kind of travelling/exploring. It's not unusual any more.
Met Emma in the pub last night, excellent character, great story, well done!
What a journey. Who says the little bikes can't go touring! LOL! Absolutely epic! Truly inspirational stuff!
Best travels I've made were with small bikes or shitty cars❤
The more vulnerable you are, the better😊
A middle class hippy woman absolutely ruining the image of the once proud Vespa name what a shame
@@matthewsmith8727How did she ruin it? By proving their reliability? I’m sure Piaggio did not mind at all as we can see here. Don’t be an idiot, lol.
I'm sure the mechanic did a lot of new parts. Almost certainly changed piston and cylinder resurface.
@@matthewsmith8727 no need to be jelly my friend. Go get yourself one and show us your adventure. I’ll watch it for sure.
This in one of the best short feel good documentaries I've seen in a long time. Fabulous.
Wow ! Good on you!
I just bought a new light green Primavera 150 for myself for my 76th birthday. Now I’m REALLY inspired 😊
Just bought a Piaggio Medley 125 scooter last year. Love it. Just had 78th birthday. Wish I had done trips. Too late now. Too many medical probs!
@uchimataman Guess what I was hit by a car doing. Uber Eats on my E bike and put in a hospital for 4 days and almost killed. Guess what I still make trips so say never is too late, we have all the time in the world, peace!!
That accident happened one month ago and then I ended up buying a burgman four hundred suzuki fantastic, burgman 400 scooter 2023
I've been a Vespa/Lambretta scooterist for over 40 years with this being the most amazing scooter story I've heard of. Respect... loads of it.
Have you heard of Ed March?
@Domenik No I'm afraid I haven't.
Google Vesparicana. A German guy went from Northern Alaska to Southern Argentina on a Vespa PX 125!
You should ask her out on a date, I think it would be the most amazing thing ever and I’d have so much respect for you
What an incredible woman. What a great story.
Wow, can't post photos here but I spotted Grettle in Istanbul in 2015. I took a photo at the time as I thought UK to Istanbul on a Vespa was impressive, I now discover that the actual full journey was even more impressive.
Hi Emma, what a brilliant trip! I have made it a point to show your story to my two little nieces (10/11). I think they should find some inspiration in your adventure.
Be happy, be safe
EDIT: My oldest niece (Britney, we call her Brit) who is almost 12 has decided to buy herself a "motorized bicycle" she does not need a driver license. She lives in Wauchula, FL. USA, a small town of 5,000. Brit has decided she will ride her motor-bike to a state park about 150 miles from us. As her bike can not exceed 20 mph to be legal and taking backroads she is planning for a 2 day trip. Camping at another state park along the way. I have been designated as "The Ghost". I am to watch over her, yet must remain out of her sight so this will be her first "solo" trip. She has her maps all laid out with her route, her stopping points for lunch and some sight seeing. She already has a little 2 person tent, sleeping bag, single burner propane cooker, and her food stores planned. Her father/mother are supportive but not thrilled with her adventure. They all blame you of course. I have taken Brit to look at several motor-bikes however she hasn't found one that "talks to her yet." I am extremely excited! While the majority of girls her age are talking about boys, school drama, and the latest fashions my niece is taking action to make her adventures come true. Just wanted to say thanks.....
Thats wonderful, thanks for sharing! I hope she enjoyed it!!And you‘re an awesome uncle!
the one that "talks to her yet." now THAT is the most important thing that will carry her through life......
It is an incredible journey. Emma reminds me of the journey Shreve Stockton (Vespa Vagabond blog) did across the US, or perhaps more in common with Itchy Boots here on RUclips. Inspiring stuff. Courageous beyond anything I can imagine doing. I wish my videos had even a fraction of the cinematic qualities that this one does.
I'll be adding an ET4 to my stable soon. I wonder if it will inspire me to travel around the world??
Bravo Emma!
I want her house! Oh to be rich!!!
Emma is amazing. She traveled country to country to country. I wouldn’t even do that here in NJ from State to State. Those “ What ifs?” She talked about……. Yeah that’s me. Only way I’ll do that is with a group. So mad props to her and her bravery and spontaneous character.
it's so true that the hardest part is making the decision to do something big, and then once committed it all falls into place. i love the can-do attitude more than anything else. great story !!
Yep but let's not forget it looks like money would be no problem whatsoever. That's not to diminish an incredible feat.
Sounds like an amazing journey for one person to take during their life . Seeing wonderful things and beautiful place along her journey , enjoying life . Kudos to you.
I’ve had my Vespa for 2 years and only traveled 32 miles, well done, thank you for sharing your story ❤
Absolute amazing. Love to see her journey.
Emma should team up with Itchy Boots and do it all all over again. Just loved her story. The dog is beautiful and oh so lucky, good on you Emma. Looking forward to hearing of your trip in my home country.
Noraly is now in India and has yet to do the Silk Route! 😊
Norely is great Emma is great, would they mix? 😀
Brilliant journey, and great to see Clive from CT Motorcycles in Bridport had looked after the bike! A great bloke and great mechanic!
Yes great bloke was recommended to me when I needed an mot on my lambretta ,so was a great suprise to see him in the video
Amazing what can be accomplished when you don’t let fear stop you from living
already watched it through their magazine, really well put together, i just don't want my vespa to ever fall over its too precious to me.
In the early 80's, I had a 1980 Vespa P200E. I've owned many two wheelers, and now three-wheelers, since and that Vespa was probably the most fun I ever had on a motorcycle. It got even better after I got a sidecar for it. Enjoy your rides and be safe...
Wow. Just wow. Wish this was a feature-length documentary!
You never hear of Harley guys having wholesome adventures like this. That's why scooters are the best type of motorcycle.
Search for Peter and Kay Forwood. They traveled around the world on one Harley, and finally retired it at 610,000kms.
I have watched this story several times and each time I just say, "Amazing". Emma, you are an inspiration, especially to those who might not think they have the adventure in them to do something as challenging and thank you for taking us along parts of it.
Love Emma , she is so cute..... And love her personality! Well done Emma!
I shed a little tear when Molly was introduced!
Красавица. 😊😊😊привет из России. ❤❤❤
I love hearing stories of people on small, inexpensive bikes making great trips. It proves any motorcycle is the right motorcycle for travel.
Amazing woman. This model of Vespa is actually considered as one of the worst vespas ever built, which makes this even more incredible! Be safe in Africa, God bless you
Proud to be an owner of a Vespa!!!
Wow what a journey I bet that was a fantastic experience. The good old vespa
Four years ago I did Russia and back on my Honda 750 considered a “ small bike by many . No problem at all , modern machines are extremely capable of marathon trips , seem to thrive on it . But well done Emma , brilliant trip !
First time watching so a couple of questions:- was Emma accompanied by a camera crew in a car/truck? And if not where did she carry her stuff (clothes, camping, food, spares….etc)
Now this is the kind of content I love you tube for.
Amazing journey, great job Emma and Molly. Thanks for sharing.
what a story and what a testament to the Vespa ET4
I'm gobsmacked at incredible success of this journey. The logistics and planning alone are mindblowing. Major hats off to you.
I actually wonder if there was much planning TBH. Em's seems like the idea in itself is enough
Thanks Emma for the sunshine of your story. I'm 70 and hopeing I can get a Vespa too.
Simply awestruck and full of admiration!
I was so inspired by this that I rode my Vespa all the way through France to Italy last year. It was a great adventure and I made loads of friends. I am going to do it again this year...but probably not coming back, ever!!!!
When I owned ET4, it needed engine repair every 5000 km, can't believe hers survived for 30000 km
Mines got 20,000 miles runs very strong
Weird. I have ridden chinese scooters and they were able to easily put 10k km without any issues engine wise. Do you mean valve adjustment or really engine repair? I find your story hard to believe. Did you do any performance adjustment? I also own a performance upgraded vespa and no issues yet even after 12k km
@@xpwnx1337 No, I mean full repair. My ET4 was quite old, 1999 model year and I bought it used (from Japan) in 2011.
@@randygravel2057 Also I installed a lot of sporty tuning parts.
Keep them standard, and they will run on and on.
Wow, great trip, would love to know how the Vespa faired mechanically and what adversities were overcome.
I’ve an ET2 in the garage with little mileage on it - hmmm.
WOW !!! I have ridden and driven all across the UK USA Mexico and Europe but have never had a journey like yours . Good for you x
There are so many films made every year that are basically all the same. This would make an amazing film that is worth watching.
What a great story.
I live in Azerbijan and last year I rode my Vespa GTS 300 to Baku, Azerbaijan.
They are very capable motorbikes.
This is not the content i usually watch on YT but i glad i stuble
upon it :D
I was inspired by watching Gintama Anime and got myself a silver Vespa... It's a great experience.. I love traveling on my vespa. It's my daily driver and also my adventure vehicle on weekends
What a gorgeous and wonderful individual
This girl is wonderfully inspiring. Incredible. I always feel sorry for leaving a stray dog in Ireland ,that poor thing , fooled me around. I thought I couldn't take it to France.
Followed -google jumping the gun.
Emma you should come to the Philippines and tour our beautiful island with your Vespa or maybe we can arrange with Vespa Philippines to lend you one for testing
Outstanding adventure. Is there a book or longer ride report ?
Seriously...haven't seen many like you since Elspeth. Great personality. Stay young. ❤🇨🇦
Wonderful story. Well done Emma. Such an inspiration and such a great attitude towards life.
Love it. The world is so much nicer than the news
since the childhood i dream of going places that i don't know. she literally lived my dream.
Emma & Vespa - go go go! Fantastic tale - deserves respect from the whole wheeled community. 👍❤️😎✅
I enjoy road trip journey stories and this one was so amazing! Thanks to the crew who brought this to us especially Producer Eden Cooney. Congrats on this project and hope you're well, Eden! - Kawal (long-time family friend)
Very impressive, the video and the travel. Suddenly my own adventures are little more than a walk to the corner shop by comparrison. Look forward to hearing more about your wonderful adventures and how the Vespa performed. Currently Im in Bali and go everywhere by scooter, NMax or Vario usually so a bit bigger than yours, but you are right, the best is having nothing between you and the people and landscapes, fresh air all around. Please stay safe.
You really never know what's possible until you commit to trying. This made me even more excited to get my own vespa soon.
Wooow, this is amazing! You´re a legend!! I travelled on my Vespa, a red PX200, from Berlin to Sagres in Portugal and to southern Spain. Thats 21 years ago, when I was in my early thirties, and its one of the great adventures in my life. I can so relate to your experience and look forward to your journey to SA!
L.O.V.Ed seeing this. Raised my feel good vibration. I'm in Soweto South Africa, just got my learners to drive a scooter. It's gonna be interesting... I have never seen a township mother and daughter team on a scooter. Love seeing women trust and follow their spirit.
I really admire her courage to travel with Vespa.
Greetings from New Zealand. Loved Emma's story and am inspired by it to do more things!
That was so cool what an amazing trek across the world...A beautifully well transformational experience and the rescued pup as well.!
The joining of two wandering Souls in the wonderful journey of life...❣️...🇬🇧....
Free the Spirit inside us all find that grass thats greener on the other side of the wall...🤫...🙂🙃...
An amazing journey and Molly is adorable!
Well done Emma. You're an inspiration to others that might want to be as bold and get on that adventure!
Wow what a women ,gorgeous looking ,dreamy voice and full of life ,go you girl
A true explorer, I hope she never loses her sense of wonder!
Emma, I just love your voice, and what a story; what an adventure. ❤
Nice story 😀. Memories for a lifetime, I'm sure you will never forget every moment.
You can tell that she is such a loving awesome person! I wish I had the opportunity to drive my 05 gt Vespa across Europe, I would be so happy and free
there's only one thing stopping you.................
@@CosmicSeeker69 what is stopping them?
This is the best thing I 've seen in the last few years , bravo !
I can only say: I absolutely loves the way he speak in English native accent. It's like an ASMR to my head in every single word she pronounced🙂💯❤️🏴🇬🇧
Quite possibly the best short clip you will watch all year. It was brilliant. Should be compulsory viewing in schools. Some kids do geography, she lived it.
unfortunately schools only programme and control young minds - not inspire them . Ditto nutrition. Ditto money Ditto........
nice one.. great when you have a firm base to adventure out from.. with no worries about bills or mortgage etc.. the way the world is going this will be harder to do i fear.?
i have an urge to scooter from n.kent down to greece.. this is inspiring... good on her
In almost every case it's the extremely privileged journeying out. Ed March and King of the Road are some of the only people I know who don't fall into that category.
it's a very valid point - two years travelling (especially as a woman) must incur a lot of nights in B'nB type establishments let alone visa, food, and fuel
Lucky girl. To be able to do such a thing. We can all see how she was able... privilege. How I wish everyone had this opportunity.
Wow! My Vespa would often breakdown on the 4 mile trip to school!!!
Inspirational. You meet the nicest people on a Vespa scooter. Greetings from Ontario, Canada.
what a trip, what a story, well done. Awesome. !!! My Vespa is called Gru.
Looks amazing...I have an ET4 150 Vespa and want to go such a trip. Good road for you. Never give up...
Thankful. Well done.
What an incredible story. Good for her.
Absolutely brilliant! What a liberating journey!
2 b honest Emma is Fearless lady, n have a strong HEART. LUV FROM INDIA, ALHAMDULILLAH. GOD BLESS
As ann 80 year old rider . That was an incredible journey on such a small machine.
She is an amazingly beautiful human being. I love her ❤
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@@CosmicSeeker69 - Thank you! 👍
I would be interested in any repairs, parts that had to be found, etc. Surely there were some hiccups. It would be interesting to know how they were handled.
Whooow! This is SO coool ! :) :) We were traveling from Argentina to Alaska by car with my wife but we fell in love with Bolivia and stayed here. Never reached Alaska haha. Last Sunday was my wife's bday and I surprised her with a lovely Vespa 300 GTS.... this video gives me some ideas hahaha :) Well done Emma !!!!!!!!! And congrats to the editors of this video. It's amazing.
Emma, you absolutely rock!!!
What an Epic-Testmonial too "You" & "Vespa"! Laurals Of Accolades For You Dear 💫
I listened to so much motorbike marketing that now I need a 1250 GS just to go down to the corner shop.
#2023
😂😂
What a woman. Respect👊👍😊🥰
What an incredible journey and an incredible young lady
I have done a bit of this.. and have a Vespa, but this is a astonishing story, making all these tough guys on big expensive adventure bikes look pretty foolish. They say lightness and simplicity is the key to success, well this proves it and the mechanic should be pretty proud of himself. If I were doing the trip and others have said this, I would take a Honda Wave, a modern day Cub, 200mpg and 100% reliable. Well done girl, I am truly impressed and at age 71...wish.
I'm 67 and just brought an Innova 125.... Until two days ago I was doing this trip via my 7.5t truck ...
Best video and true story I have seen so far, love the style and your adventure. I was smiling all the way
What a great story especially saving the dog ! What a great advertisement for Vespa
Chapeau to Emma and her Vespa 👍
Proof you do not need a big bike . What an adventurer x