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Chasing.Crystal
United States
Приєднався 13 гру 2009
From California riding through Europe to the Middle East!
My name is Crystal and I am solo touring on my 1990 Honda Dominator NX250! I am an Asian American female motorcyclist born and raised in the Bay Area, California. I decided I needed to turn my dreams of traveling the world "someday" into a reality. I left everything behind and have been motorcycle touring on the road since 2021. I've ridden over 40,000 miles/ 65,000 kilometers through 40 countries in Europe and spent 6 months in Morocco. The wind currently calls me to the Middle East
I hope to inspire all of you to Chase Your Dreams. I upload new videos every Thursday. Subscribe to follow my adventures!
My name is Crystal and I am solo touring on my 1990 Honda Dominator NX250! I am an Asian American female motorcyclist born and raised in the Bay Area, California. I decided I needed to turn my dreams of traveling the world "someday" into a reality. I left everything behind and have been motorcycle touring on the road since 2021. I've ridden over 40,000 miles/ 65,000 kilometers through 40 countries in Europe and spent 6 months in Morocco. The wind currently calls me to the Middle East
I hope to inspire all of you to Chase Your Dreams. I upload new videos every Thursday. Subscribe to follow my adventures!
92 | Learning About Albania's Dark History
Hello Beautiful Earthlings!
Today I will be learning about Albania's dark history. I didn't anticipate this sort of day as I was going to visit Bunkart 2, which I thought was going to be an art museum based on its name. I quickly discovered it was called Bunkart 2 because it was a history lesson held in an old underground bunker. Each room told stories about Albania's dark history through communism. Learning about Albania's history was honestly very depressing for me and I didn't like the energy of the space and tried to get out as soon as I could.
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Today I will be learning about Albania's dark history. I didn't anticipate this sort of day as I was going to visit Bunkart 2, which I thought was going to be an art museum based on its name. I quickly discovered it was called Bunkart 2 because it was a history lesson held in an old underground bunker. Each room told stories about Albania's dark history through communism. Learning about Albania's history was honestly very depressing for me and I didn't like the energy of the space and tried to get out as soon as I could.
Music:
Lo-Fi Fashion Chill Hip Hop by Alex-Productions ua-cam.com/channels/x0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA.html
Music promoted by www.chosic.com/free-music/all/
Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Buy Me A Cup of Hot Tea: venmo.com/u/chasingcrystal
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91 | Tour from Berat to Tirana
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Hello Beautiful Earthlings! It's time to continue our motorcycle tour from Berat to Tirana! I discover in the morning my chain is very loose and try to tighten it myself. But alas, the tools in my took kit I have on tour are not enough to break open the rear axle bolt. This is one of the first orders of business as I arrive in Tirana after leaving Berat. Music: Lo-Fi Fashion Chill Hip Hop by Al...
90 | Berat Castle Tour
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Hello Beautiful Earthlings! We are taking an active rest day off the motorcycle and going taking myself on a Berat Castle Tour. First we marvel at the Gorica Bridge, learn about its history and then hike up through the city of Berat up to the beautiful Berat Castle where people still live today! It's a self guided tour with some incline and amazing views. I hope you enjoy Music: Lo-Fi Fashion C...
89 | Motorcycle Ride to Berat
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Hello Beautiful Earthlings! It's a chilly day and I leave the mountainous town of Gjirokaster and continue my tour with a motorcycle ride to Berat. I'm gifted with Albania's beautiful landscapes on my ride with turquoise blue rivers and gorgeous snow capped mountains. I finally arrive to Berat just before the sun sets. Music: Lo-Fi Fashion Chill Hip Hop by Alex-Productions ua-cam.com/channels/x...
88 | Walking Tour of Gjirokaster Castle
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Hello Beautiful Earthlings! Today I take myself on a self guided walking tour of Gjirokaster Castle! It's a good day for a walk in Gjirokaster and the castle is a steep climb up the hill. The castle is very well marked with informational signage and I even learn about the Legend of Argjiro, as well as the two conflicting stories of why a U.S. plane is in Albania. Music: Lo-Fi Fashion Chill Hip ...
73 | Motorcycle Ride to Pink Sand Beach
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73 | Motorcycle Ride to Pink Sand Beach
66 | Exploring Nafplio's Palamidi Fortress
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66 | Exploring Nafplio's Palamidi Fortress
They lie because they know it’s more beautiful then there country. The biggest fear of them is the truth ! 😉
Personally I think it's better some countries are assumed to be "dangerous" so they're not overrun with tourism. This way, many places are kept pristine and also allow local people to enjoy them without price hike for the influx of tourists, but that's just my opinion and what I've experienced
They lied to you. Like they always lied about albanians.
@@adrianog4148 From what I’ve learned, the warnings people gave me might have been correct 30 years ago during the dictatorship. But things have changed after Albania opened up to the rest of the world. I did have some negative experiences in Albania that I haven’t experienced anywhere else, so there is still work to be done
@@hichasingcrystal there are tons of albania vlogs. You barely find a negativ video about albania. Statistics say theres almost no criminal acts against tourists.
@@adrianog4148 I have had a few negative experiences in Albania, but don't want to post them because them because they are individual people who did things to me, and not the entire country
Be safe
@@northeastev always!
HONDAAAAA XD I think shes crazy
@@prvrt-sk the best people are a little crazy!
@hichasingcrystal we live in champions league ;)
@@hichasingcrystal Everyone is Crazy, just to a greater or lesser degree.
@@prvrt-sk hahaha
@@mikeskidmore6754 I stay with the fun crazy, not the crazy crazy
Seems I saw an axle wrench that uses a tire iron for a cheater bar. I oil my chain twice per day when on a trip. I check the tension then. I see many Motorcycles sold in Africa have fully enclosed chain cases.
@@mikeskidmore6754 that’s smart, Africa is extremely dusty and will destroy chains
@@hichasingcrystal Mud destroys chains faster than dust does. I think maybe the Honda Cub street version used to have a fully enclosed chain so that oil would not get on your good pantlegs. In the 21st century, the AG100 received media coverage for its popular role supporting health workers in Africa. As of 2015, the NGO Riders for Health maintains over 1,400 motorcycles, primarily the AG100, in seven African countries. The group cites the AG100 as a preferred choice due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and its small size being accessible to female health workers.[4][5] In 2012, the government of Rwanda distributed 237 AG100s, for community outreach on tuberculosis and malaria follow-up
@@mikeskidmore6754 oh wow, that's really cool. I didn't know that, thank you for sharing
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😂😂😊😊🎉🎉❤👍
Amazing views, Looks chili with all that snow on the mountains. Thanks for sharing
Nice job and beautiful views
Nic vide🎉
I just paid $2.70 for 3.78 Liters in Michigan .. so yes that is very high.
ouch! That is painful. We are at the mercy of these gas companies
@@hichasingcrystal When Trump was President, I figured it would cost me $120.00 in Gas to ride from Michigan to Alaska to visit my Uncle. Gas was down around $1.20 per gallon for a short while. I paid as much as $6.00 per gallon for Deisel after Biden shut down the Keystone Pipeline, Cut off new Gas and oil drilling on Federal Land "The Citizens Land" The EPA has not allowed a new oil refinery to be built for 40 years. Most Oil Refineries are in bad shape in the USA. I bought a Flex Fuel system for my Buell so I don't have to pay an extra $1.00 per gallon for 93 Octane. E-10
@@mikeskidmore6754 Yes, has has been on the rise for decades. I remember when I was a kid, gas was .99 cents a gallon. I don't think it matters what president is in office, it's always been on an upward trend
@@hichasingcrystal I just paid $1.40 per Liter in Michigan that's what a gallon cost when Trump was President in like 2018
@@mikeskidmore6754 How much did you pay when Clinton was in office?
I just watched a video about an amazing female car and motorcycle racer. Mary McGee ua-cam.com/video/T70yHLeDhug/v-deo.html
I think youre going to run into itchy boots
who knows!
@@hichasingcrystal Itchy Boots is in Turkey today , Looks like you were there last March?
@@mikeskidmore6754 My UA-cam videos are quite delayed in timeline, maybe two years ago and this video is in Albania. I am riding Turkey currently
@@hichasingcrystal Oh, I just learned about uncovering the Largest Ancient Civilization on Land in Turkey. Under the Ocean there is Atlantis and a few other sunken Cities.
@@mikeskidmore6754 Wild, right? I recently learned about the ancient Hanging Gardens of Babylon and I'm so sad I wasn't alive to see it in its heyday
This is why I decided to never get another bike without ABS.
@@northeastev I get it. My bike is 1990 though so I’m trading some things for timeless reliability
Hey. You are still in one piece ❤ 💪 It's always great when people help. Take care!!
@@LiarPantsonfire they came in from everywhere, like 3 people came off their scooters and motorcycles to help me. I’m so thankful
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@@thomasheng6979 still alive! 😺
Glad your not hurt friend
Happy to know both you and Freya came through relatively unscathed. 👍
@@canuk_guy I can’t believe I didn’t break mirrors on this one
Tatlim biraz daha dikkatli olmalisin. Ve böyle durumlarda ilk önceliğin motoru istop edip kendini kontrol etmek olsn❤
@@Anarsistgobek iyi bir vatandaş olmaya çalıştım ve kırmızı ışıkta geçmedim, çok sert davrandım, çok geç ve çok hızlı geçtim. Sadece kırmızıda geçmeliydim. buna sebep olan benim tereddütümdü
@@hichasingcrystal sana bir şey olmadı ya olsun. Her şeyde bir hayır vardır.<3
@@Anarsistgobek Yes, I'm thankful! Onward!
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Thank you for sharing, Crystal; I needed this reminder.
Salak
Your poor bag. 😂
@@falcn12 I know, I just fixed it from the last crash in Italy 🫠
How many times have you gone down?
@ 3 times on my expedition all lowsided at low speeds
Oh no!
I’m from Türkiye you have to be more careful when you are driving because some people go fast
@@emirkerimcebeci8042 yes I ride even slower now and let the fast drivers win the race
Nice landscape, but it must feel very cold on the motorcycle🥶
@@DirtroadsColombia it is so cold to ride in the winter on a motorcycle! 🥶
You have a beautiful hobby
@@AbdelghaniDaoui I love it!
Sende benim gibi gezginsin anladığım kadarıyla Türkiye de geldiğinde bekliyorum
@@yigidopusattv8891 I have already arrived! Check out my Instagram instagram.com/p/DCHccypIssX/?igsh=dWZsc2I3M2dnODlw
Merhabalar çok güzel videolar olmuş emeğine sağlık
@@yigidopusattv8891 thank you so much! 😺
@@hichasingcrystal thank you my frend
7:36 props the editor for the cool moto graphic
@@redolds231 thank you, she does an amazing job!
Nice to see the vlogs happening, really adds to your story.
@@redolds231 thanks! I took a break for a year and now I’m back at it
March? I thought that it's November?
@@mikeskidmore6754 these are my travel vlogs in Albania from 2 years ago. Slowly catching up
@@hichasingcrystal I knew your Video was not current with the Seasons, but I didn't know it was two years behind. I hope that you have your Data backed up some place safe.
Come to Pakistan
Nice
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Hello, have a safe journey! I hope you have a wonderful time.
@@AbdelghaniDaoui thank you!
Hola cristal un saludo sois Dani desde España
@@DanielGarcia-qs1nq hola Dani!
Good journey
@@AbdelghaniDaoui thank you!
I Cleared my Cookies on my Browsers and tried to recover my Instagram passwords. I accidentally clicked to log on through Facebook, but Facebook deleted my account. When I try to log on with password, it asks me for a code sent by text, but they won't send the code. Just their game for people who make political posts that are not leaning to the Marxist left.
Very cool film Crystal,lots of vibes in that old wreck.
You must put grease around it to make a seal
around the edges of the air filter?
Very nice❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
thanks!
Elől az ami sztikerunk Magyarországon kaptad(Hajduboszormenyen)
Hola como estás ?😊
@@DanielGarcia-qs1nq I’m good! And you, Danny?
Dawg i have been there
@@Maskeddrawer it’s a small chill border. No lines when I went!
@@hichasingcrystal true
@@Maskeddrawerno border check?
@@Lilgoated_0 we got border check
@@Maskeddrawer what type of check do they check the car or they ask for passports or what is it quick or does it take long to go thru
😎💪. Tough lady.
@@andysmerdon1 Riding in the winter is tough! Really tests my grit
❤❤❤❤❤ nice vlog
@@jawadvlog86 thanks!
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Those gloves look very nice 👍
@@andysmerdon1 they were and still are great! Super durable
She is a talented lady 👍