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Introductions:
We, Trevor & Danielle, are from Ahipara, NZ, and are on a mission to GAP IT in 2024. In our 20s, we never got the “big OE” or international “gap year” experience. We have travelled a bit, we aren’t complete novices, but we’ve always had a return ticket and a finite travel window. Now in our 50’s we’re stepping out of a 30-year comfort zone to hit the air running. Greying hair, a sore knee, pinching back, etc etc (if you’re 50+ then you know) means doing it in a different way than the 20-something-year-old Trevor and Danielle would have.
We need to be brutally honest and upfront. We aren’t influencers, we’re not rich and famous, no Instamodels or Facebook fashionistas here. We are your average, unfit, frugal, amateur grown-ups proving anyone can “gap it”, and we understand community, connection and content creation. When people ask us where are we going - we reply “We don’t know”, and when they ask how long are you going for we say “Ummmm, until the money runs out”
We, Trevor & Danielle, are from Ahipara, NZ, and are on a mission to GAP IT in 2024. In our 20s, we never got the “big OE” or international “gap year” experience. We have travelled a bit, we aren’t complete novices, but we’ve always had a return ticket and a finite travel window. Now in our 50’s we’re stepping out of a 30-year comfort zone to hit the air running. Greying hair, a sore knee, pinching back, etc etc (if you’re 50+ then you know) means doing it in a different way than the 20-something-year-old Trevor and Danielle would have.
We need to be brutally honest and upfront. We aren’t influencers, we’re not rich and famous, no Instamodels or Facebook fashionistas here. We are your average, unfit, frugal, amateur grown-ups proving anyone can “gap it”, and we understand community, connection and content creation. When people ask us where are we going - we reply “We don’t know”, and when they ask how long are you going for we say “Ummmm, until the money runs out”
Can You Trust the Taxis in Istanbul? Vlog 70
🚖✨ Hey fellow travelers! So, we just had an epic trip to Istanbul and wanted to share some tips about getting around the city.
We just got back from Gallipoli and next morning up and out into town - needing to "taxi" around.
Istanbul's taxi scene is a bit of a maze, but don’t worry-we’ve got you covered!
First off, there are yellow taxis, which are the most common. They’re usually reliable but make sure the meter is running. Some drivers might try to negotiate a flat rate, especially if you’re going to a popular spot like Sultanahmet-just insist on the meter.
We recommend that you look up uber to check what the rate should be - Uber does work in Istanbul "sometimes", and then use that as a guide when you negotiate with taxis for a flat rate.
Then, there are ‘Special’ taxis, which can be a bit more upscale. They’re great for a more comfortable ride but come with a higher price tag. Lastly, watch out for the unofficial taxis-avoid these at all costs. They’re not regulated and can be risky.
One last tip: always check your route on a map or app so you’re not taken on a detour. Istanbul’s traffic can be a challenge, so plan ahead and keep your phone handy. Safe travels and enjoy the magic of Istanbul! 🌟🕌 #TravelTips #IstanbulTaxi #CoupleTravelVlog
We just got back from Gallipoli and next morning up and out into town - needing to "taxi" around.
Istanbul's taxi scene is a bit of a maze, but don’t worry-we’ve got you covered!
First off, there are yellow taxis, which are the most common. They’re usually reliable but make sure the meter is running. Some drivers might try to negotiate a flat rate, especially if you’re going to a popular spot like Sultanahmet-just insist on the meter.
We recommend that you look up uber to check what the rate should be - Uber does work in Istanbul "sometimes", and then use that as a guide when you negotiate with taxis for a flat rate.
Then, there are ‘Special’ taxis, which can be a bit more upscale. They’re great for a more comfortable ride but come with a higher price tag. Lastly, watch out for the unofficial taxis-avoid these at all costs. They’re not regulated and can be risky.
One last tip: always check your route on a map or app so you’re not taken on a detour. Istanbul’s traffic can be a challenge, so plan ahead and keep your phone handy. Safe travels and enjoy the magic of Istanbul! 🌟🕌 #TravelTips #IstanbulTaxi #CoupleTravelVlog
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nice accents! can't tell if you are roos or kiwis
We are Kiwis all the way 🇳🇿
Great content!
@@imoovacom we love that van life - everyone should give immova.com a go for sure!!!!
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mother and son doing vlog together
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We love watching Train Adventure like you did among several countries ... Well Done
@@Travel-by-Train thank you - that really is an adventure ride
@@GAPIT50 Maybe you are curisous to see our Train adventures by Train at @Travel.Highlights and @Travel-by-Train... Please Enjoy
@@Travel-by-Train sounds good always wanted to do the orient express one day
@@GAPIT50 We also dream to ride the Orient Experss from Paris to Valdimirostok to go Japan. But now we need to wait that all War should stop. 🏖 Happy Summer
Great video!
Romania is both part of EU and Air Schengen though
My grandmother from the Hokianga she was the great granddaughter of Charles Anduze .... I came across this video as I was browsing his name ... ngā mihi Nui
Mauri ora e te whanaunga ❤
If you're still in Romania, be sure to try out the Mici. They are grilled sausages without skin. It's our most famous street food. Also, Sarmale is a very good dish if you eat at a restaurant.
@@zerefcifer we loved mici - it was beautiful!!
We are in the EU. Schengen is a different thing. And we're in Schengen also since a few months ago, but just for air and water (planes and boats). The land borders are still non-Schengen at the moment.
@@zerefcifer thank you for sharing that - it’s really helpful for fellow travellers!! If you fly in or sail in to Romania then yes you are counted as visiting a Schengen country - if you come over land via car or train you are treated as a non Schengen visitor ❤️
Mulțumim pentru interesul acordat și promovare🇹🇩♥️
We love Romania!!
Cool video! Thanks for posting, looks very interesting.
if you havent been be sure to put it on the list!!
It`s pronounced Brashov.
@@vald9698 thanks for your help ❤️
How is it going?!beautiful -see you later~🖐
its awesome 🙌
Not the Bra's off lols.... Chur Chur Far North Fulla's lol... loving the Vids, saving me thousands of dollars and steps lol
Fantastic video. Enjoyed watching the whole video. Thanks for sharing. 👍1
thank you really appreciate your feedback ❤
Hey happy to meet you guys.Really made the ride so joyful. Thank you for including us in your Kotor memories. Love you ❤️
Was so amazing meeting you all💪❤️hope will meet again somewhere ✌️lots of love.
Holly shit, so you travelled to a country and spent all your time moaning about the ugly sides of it. You deserve t because you're are a sour little man. Probably illiterate too. Only a despicable person would sit in someone's car and bash them behind their back. Cheap af.
You paid $40 a night for that apartment? I used Airbnb and rented an apartment for $18 usd a night. It was very nice. Thanks for sharing, love the video. I ate at the restaurant on the water in Durress. It was very nice.
we found things really affordable $18 usd is around $40 nzd so similar prices (super cheap) but very comfortable
18 20 USD Is a apartaments nights and rare tò Find happen tò Sea zone when other apuntament bee end and you are the First tò find him hotel Is up to 30 40 usd
Which part of the world are you in now? So happy that we had a nice 3hrs with you in this ride. ❤
we are in a beautiful part of the world called New Zealand
Wicked! Imagine being in a sub tunnel?!
Kia ora! I did the same trip for my 21st in 2014 and this is my middle name also ❤️ chealigga e tai mā!! I come off Pita Andzue, Charles mokopuna of Hare Andzue xxx biggg mihi to you for doing the trip!!!
Kia ora whanaunga 🤙🏽
❤️Nice to meet you montenegro❤️🔥💪🎉
That was fun n fun knee
Wahl, Bruder, ich möchte Null-Prozent-Bier probieren Ich liebe die Videos, Trev Mauriora
Sie sind igitt, Bro-Stick mit Coca-Cola
We have lived in Portugal for two years. Yes, Local groceries tend to be cheaper than others countries. Imported goods are far more expensive or just do not exist unless you live in areas where there are a lot of foreign immigrants. There are unfortunate reasons why groceries are cheaper. Salaries are very low, the Portuguese tend to have a local traditional diet and most cannot afford foreign foods - it is a sad history, after centuries of economic strife, low birth rate, authoritarian governments, young people leaving, to find better opportunities and history of complete mismanagement. This leads to a diet which is not particularly varied, not flavoursome or particularly interesting to foreign immigrants. If you live in a town with few foreign restaurants you'll find most menus are basically the same. Yes, it is healthy food, but tends to be bland flavours - no variety. Bland seems to be exactly what locals enjoy. I asked someone why, after the Portuguese travelled to the far corners of the world - trading spices, she said we do not cook with spices, we are traders.
That is a really interesting observation because we noticed the same thing as far as taste goes. Not only did we feel like we had to salt everything heavily, we couldn't actually find salt in most restaurants and if we did we would grab extra packets to take with us to the next place should we need it.
@@GAPIT50 I once saw a warning label on strong tasting cheese in a supermarket!
@@GAPIT50 My wife cooked fish and seafood soup for some of our Portuguese friends, UK recipe... the feedback was... "it's very flavoursome"... we later found out that was not a compliment!
Wow, then why do people always say Portuguese cuisines are one of the best?
@@israeldare3825 Everything is made fresh, fresh fish, vegetables/salads, fruit - very little is pre-packaged, pre-made in supermarkets. Fish is cooked outside at most restaurants. We live very close to the sea, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves - local farmers bring produce to the local markets. Extremely healthy but just lacks variety.
I loved Portugal
Welcome to my city .hope u had a great time 😊
Thank you for sharing!
Watching from Bluff Nz.
How was the fish n chips
Loving the content bro.
Great to see you Lloyd.
Me and my misses stayed for 7 nights in October it was amazing! I’d love to relocate there someday
Great video. Thank you for sharing.
مرحبا بكم في المغرب 👍. تصوير جميل جدا ، تبدو مدينة شفشاون القديمة مثل لوحة رسام ماهر.
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I ❤ Marrakech...thanks
Another great vlog been there about tens years ago. R u travelling to mainland uk or ireland px
we are hoping to hit the UK in June / July already got england sussed but want to get to Ireland as well 👍🏽
@@GAPIT50 u never know i might get to meet up with ya all and show you some of our beutiful scenery here in northern ireland i have a holiday home in portstewart which is were the giants causeway is. My hubby and daughter r hoping to go to new zealand as we have family there and we did canada 20 years ago on honeymoon . I think he would love your vibe ... so u never know a meet up could be arranged we r dairy and beef farmers all 3 of my teenage daughters aged 18 18 and 16 help on the farm but all also want to expereience farming in other countries px
Welcom To morroco
Fes not fez ...it's an so so so old city you'er gonna like it Welcome and i hope you enjoy the trip .
R you husband and wife teams or just besties ?
We are Trevor and I are a kiwi couple and Lloyd and Shelley are Canadian Kiwi’s we talked in to coming along - it’s great to travel with mates - if you’re 50 get out there🎉🎉🎉
@@GAPIT50 i am so inspired only thing is i am going to have to find a partner in crime to accompany me dont fancy doing it alone px
Omg what a adventure just popped up on my feed and subscribed asap to follow ur journey i turn 50 in july and i never did the gap year .... but i am thinking seriously about it px
Loved this Vid bro,Morocco looks awesome hi Danielle.
Welcome to my country ❤️🇲🇦, from PA USA 🇲🇦❤️🇺🇸
مدينة جميلة♥☀🇲🇦🌅