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Old, Alone and Far From Home
Приєднався 7 вер 2011
Come along and travel the world with Richard Green. Retiring in the spring of 2023, I am embarking on full-time world travel. I'm going solo, but the idea here is not to focus on me so much. It's about the places and the people along the way.
The title Old, Alone and Far From Home might initially come across as a sad state of being. My mission is to show that it's just the opposite.
The title Old, Alone and Far From Home might initially come across as a sad state of being. My mission is to show that it's just the opposite.
Discover Bucharest Romania
Without a doubt, Bucharest, Romania is underrated as a vacation destination. You can explore a European capital, complete with history, beauty and charm, for half the price of Paris or London.
Let me show you the Bucharest that I found, while spending three weeks in exploration. After watching this video, you will be ready to reserve an Airbnb and book a flight!
Catalina's Airbnb: www.airbnb.com/rooms/48012074?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=e0a42440-79df-4c21-826c-daa688c7556e
Alexandra's Free Tour: www.guruwalk.com/shlink/LT25F
Mihaela's Food Tour: interestingtimes.ro/bohemian-bucharest/
Music provided by Epidemic Sound.
Having retired in 2023, I now travel full-time, seeing places all around the world. My idea for UA-cam is to make the videos more about the places and people along the way, than about me. I hope that the experience for you is both entertaining and educational. Perhaps you will come away from my channel with ideas about places you would like to visit or be inspired to forge your own way.
I travel slowly, spending four or five weeks in each destination. Hopefully, that will allow me to go beyond the surface to find the essence of each location. By the end of 2024, I will have visited 14 countries and five of the seven continents. Come along for the journey!
Let me show you the Bucharest that I found, while spending three weeks in exploration. After watching this video, you will be ready to reserve an Airbnb and book a flight!
Catalina's Airbnb: www.airbnb.com/rooms/48012074?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=e0a42440-79df-4c21-826c-daa688c7556e
Alexandra's Free Tour: www.guruwalk.com/shlink/LT25F
Mihaela's Food Tour: interestingtimes.ro/bohemian-bucharest/
Music provided by Epidemic Sound.
Having retired in 2023, I now travel full-time, seeing places all around the world. My idea for UA-cam is to make the videos more about the places and people along the way, than about me. I hope that the experience for you is both entertaining and educational. Perhaps you will come away from my channel with ideas about places you would like to visit or be inspired to forge your own way.
I travel slowly, spending four or five weeks in each destination. Hopefully, that will allow me to go beyond the surface to find the essence of each location. By the end of 2024, I will have visited 14 countries and five of the seven continents. Come along for the journey!
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Sibiu: Romania's Most Picturesque Town
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In the heart of the Transylvania region is the city of Sibiu, Romania. There are not many places in the world, with more beauty and charm. Watch as I spend a day and a half, exploring what there is to see. Together, we'll discover centuries old towers, the narrow streets of Old Town, the historic Bridge of Lies and you'll find out why Sibiu is called the "City of Eyes". Romania should be on you...
Dublin, Ireland: The Best City on the Planet?
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There are very few cities in the entire world that are a more desirable destination than Dublin, Ireland. When I began full-time travel just about a year ago, my first international stop was Dublin. I didn't spend much time there then, but in a return trip this year, I set out to see the best places to visit. Over two days, I identified about thirty places in the city centre that are among the ...
Pikeville, Kentucky: Could it be the best town in Appalachia?
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Tucked away in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky is the city of Pikeville. It has a compact and quaint downtown, while at the same time being surrounded by beautiful natural areas. Home to the University of Pikeville, this place has ties to the Hatfield and McCoy feud, a long tradition of coal mining and is the site of one of the largest earth-moving projects in the Western Hemisphere. Pikevill...
Grandview Heights, Ohio
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Grandview Heights, Ohio is an amazing town, situated just a short distance from downtown Columbus. It could be considered one of the most amazing suburbs in Ohio and maybe even the entire Midwest. In this video, I check out the shops and eateries along Grandview Avenue and go to some other phenomenal places within the town. Check this out and see if you don't agree that this is one of the most ...
Frankfort, Kentucky: Your New Favorite Town
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I grew up in Frankfort, Kentucky and while the town was pleasant, there wasn't a lot that made it special. Now, however, Kentucky's capital city has grown to be a very appealing place. There is everything from bourbon, to nature, to history. It just might be a place that you want to visit now! My videos over the past year have mostly concentrated on international destinations, as solo travel ha...
Uyuni Salt Flat: One of the World's Most Amazing Landscapes
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It is difficult to imagine how magical the Uyuni Salt Flat in Bolivia is. The largest such environment on the planet is a thrilling and beautiful place to visit! In this video, I spend a very full day on and near the salt flat. There are stops at the Railroad Cemetery, the Village of Uyuni, a hotel made of salt, on the flat at sundown and much more. It was a most incredible day trip out of La P...
Mi Teleférico in La Paz Bolivia: World's Best Public Transit
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The Mi Teleférico in La Paz, Bolivia holds the Guinness World Record for longest and highest urban cable car system. Even more than that, it should be held up as an example of how to do public transportation the right way. The cable cars carry thousands of residents and visitors every day. Mi Teleférico is clean, safe, inexpensive, efficient and fast. In its first ten years of operation, Mi Tel...
The Ruins of Tiwanaku: Older Than Machu Picchu
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In what is the most spectacular archaeological site in all of Bolivia, you can find remnants of the Tiwanaku civilization. Located in the western part of the country, near Lake Titicaca, you'll find several temples, monoliths and the fascinating Gateway of the Sun. Members of the Inca civilization thought that Tiwanaku was where the world began. Take a look at what I found amongst the ruins and...
La Paz Bolivia: One of South America's Most Fascinating Cities
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La Paz, Bolivia is one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Situated at around 12,000 feet in elevation, it is the highest seat of government on the planet and it is also the highest city, with a population of more than one million people. In this video, I explore all that La Paz has to offer and show you the places that you will want to visit. That includes everything from the main squ...
Lake Titicaca: South America's Largest
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I spent a day exploring South America's largest lake, Lake Titicaca. The body of water is known as the world's highest navigable lake, sitting at around 12,500 feet above sea level. Situated on the border of Peru and Bolivia, the lake was a key area for the Inca Civilization, which flourished more than 500 years ago. In this video I take a boat ride on the lake, visit the historic Isla del Sol ...
Neighborhoods of Asunción: You Will Be Surprised
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Spending a month in Asunción, Paraguay opened my eyes to what a marvelous and overlooked place the capital city is. Everyone could find something to enjoy in Asunción. In this video, I'll take you to numerous neighborhoods in the city and show you what different parts of town are like. That will include everything from the City Centre, to the most popular neighborhood, Villa Morra, to the oldes...
The Foods to Eat in Paraguay
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There will be no shortage of places to eat, if you visit Asunción, Paraguay. The city has many restaurants and cafes. I checked out a good number of eateries, particularly in the Los Mercedes district. I found many foods that are traditional to Paraguay, some modern dishes and a number of interesting drinks, as well. Come with me on this quest to discover what there is to eat in Asunción! 0:00 ...
Asunción Paraguay: Is it South America's Most Overlooked City?
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Not that many tourists place Paraguay or its capital, Asunción on their list of places to visit. Is there a good reason for that? Or are they missing out on experiencing a special place? I'll try to give an answer to those questions in the video. This could be the most comprehensive look at Asunción on UA-cam. Check out what this city has to offer! Music provided by Epidemic Sound. Having retir...
Lima, Peru: Possibly the Best City in South America
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Obviously, I haven't been to them all, but after spending a month in Lima, Peru, it would not surprise me if it is not the best city in all of South America. The City Centre is historic and stately. Shanty towns such as Villa El Salvador are as real as it gets. Tha Larco Museum is one of the top such places on the continent. The Miraflores and Barranco neighborhoods compare favorably to places ...
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Barranco: One of Lima Peru's Top Neighborhoods
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Miraflores: One of Lima, Peru's Top Neighborhoods
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Ultimate Guide to the Neighborhoods of Medellin: Watch Before You Go
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Visiting a Colombian Coffee Farm in Medellin Colombia
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Climbing the Rock of Guatapé: Perfect Day Trip from Medellin
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Medellin, Colombia: Quite a First Impression
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Querétaro, Mexico: Full of Music, Food and Fun
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San Miguel de Allende: Two Days in the Expat Capital of Mexico
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Querétaro: The Mexican City You Need to Visit
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Querétaro: The Mexican City You Need to Visit
Discovering St. Augustine, Florida
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Love your review.. unfortunately, we now have open borders and refugees is a huge problem 😕 also a housing crisis on top of that
Thank you! The migrant issue is affecting many countries.
You might want to add that after 6pm the town shuts down and theres nothing to do at night....
I only experienced it during the day, but what you are saying happens in many small towns.
Thank you for the video
You are very welcome!
Great channel, very well documented n also relaxing. I just subscribed, have beautiful journeys n good health!
I appreciate that very much! Thank you for subscribing! I hope to produce content that is good enough to warrant your attention.
the church that is shown with the caption "St Nicholas Russian Church" at 06:26 is actually the Kretzulescu church, doesn't have onion shaped domes, like the Russian church does, but is rather a typical wallachian style church from 1724
Thank you for the correction. This will help other viewers!
Another fun video! I'm curious--why would the brew pub "Ground Zero" be named in English?
Thanks! Located in the Old Town, Ground Zero carries the English name, because there are so many tourists who visit. You'll find English named businesses in. just about every country.
Congratulation for your good presentation
That is so nice of you to say!
The food tour looked great and I would love to explore the giant bookstore! I think I would pass on the tripe soup...
I've found food tours to be so much fun and informative! The bookstore was a great place! There were a lot of other things on the menu with more flavor than the tripe soup. I am certain of that!
Woohoo, first to comment! What a great video. I never knew Bucharest was so modern and interesting. Thanks for showcasing much of what this amazing city has to offer.
There should be prizes! Sadly, there are not. I was so impressed with Bucharest! As Alexandra says, they are "civilized"!
Yes, Lima is the Best City in South America, or even in Latin America!!
You don't have to convince me of that! Thank you for watching!
For only a short visit you certainly showed us a great deal of this beautiful city👏🏻🙏👍🏻✌🏻🤙🏻
Thank you! It was a whirlwind visit and I certainly could have used a couple more days in the city!
2:29 thats no chaufa. It was arroz con mariscos/ rice with seafood. Different,
Great video👏🏻
I appreciate that!
I've just discovered your channel and it's so calming and refreshing to watch! Really good quality here , love it <3
Thank you so much! I am glad that you found me! I appreciate you watching and I'm so glad that you took the time to leave a comment.
Very good video. However I'm an Athenian and I avoid Omonoia like the plague. 😂
Thank you! I understand. All I can talk about are my experiences. You have had much more exposure to the neighborhood than me. Thank you for watching!
trust me i live in pikeville, its not as fun as they say i promise its more crackheads and people who dont know how to drive its a good view dont get me wrong there really no good restaurants its all the same
Richard you crushed showing off the beauty of Sibiu. It really is one of the best cities in the world that most people don't know about. It does somewhat feel like you are stepping back into old Germany. Thank you so much and can't wait to see your other Romania videos. I just subscribed.
I appreciate your comments and also, thank you for subscribing! It means so much. I thought Sibiu was wonderful and I'm excited for everyone to see the new videos coming from Bucharest and Brasov, as well!
Very good
Thank you!
Nicely done video. Nobody in these travel videos mentions how much Albanaians love to sit outside on terraces. And that many of them smoke. Which partially ruins the experience for non-smokers. It's almost impossible to find a nice place to sit outside without someone near you lighting up and polluting the air for everyone else.
I appreciate that! Obviously, I encountered many people smoking. I won't complain about that, however, as cultures are different. I do hope for their sake that an anti-smoking campaign there is effective in the near future.
Paraguay had no crime at all under Stroessner and the economy was doing good.
I try to stay away from the politics of the countries that I visit. Thank you for watching!
Awesome video. Planning a visit to Lima Peru next year in March. Ive got to check out Barranco and more. Great job! You've got me stoked and ready to go now....
You will love your time there! Barranco and Miraflores are spectacular. Have a great trip and thank you for watching!
what's the name of the place you stayed at?
It is an Airbnb. Here is the link: www.airbnb.com/rooms/48736655?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=b9ae9aff-57cf-4137-8ef7-90ea446ee47f
I like Sepolia too. I considered moving there because years ago it was affordable, but I ended up buying in Kaisariani. I can't wait for the new Metro line. Thank you for this video, it was very informative.
That is so nice of you to say! I had such a good time making the video!
bro where is the ASADO
I considered including asado, but ultimately I didn't get the opportunity.
Good vid explains a lot.
Thanks so much for the kind words!
I am visiting SMA the last week of October of this year. I was debating if staying 2 days or 3 days. Is 2 days enough time to visit and see everything there? I go to Querétaro after SMA but my original plan was to be in QUE for only one day because my plane leave from there but I can add one day there and one day less in SMA. Any suggestions of what I should do.
You could see everything in the heart of SMA in two days. I think it would be a good plan, too, so that you could spend more time in Querétaro. I loved both places! Thank you for watching and for reaching out in the comments!
Great video!!! I haven’t been to Peru in years… now, I wanna go back soon. Just a couple of observations: your first dish wasn’t a chaufa, it was “arroz con mariscos” and it comes from the Spanish heritage. Very close to a Spanish paella. Second: the picarones aren’t served with honey but with a sugar cane syrup, called “chancaca”.
Thanks for your comment! Thanks too for the clarification on those two items. I readily admit that I don't always get everything perfectly right!
Great rundown. Thank you!
You are so welcome! I appreciate the comment!
Great VDO, thank you so much. I’m planing to visit Bulgaria next February and your VDO is a good start for me.
You are welcome! Plovdiv was my favorite place in Bulgaria!
Minuto 2:32 mi querido profesor Prudencio Vidal Zelaya en el primer muro inclusivo de Asunción, a la entrada de su barrio la Chacarita
Thank you for the video. I am going to Bucharest, Brasov, Sighisoara, Cluj, and then Sibiu in about a month and have been trying to learn about those cities. I appreciate the historical information you have provided in this video as I love to learn the history of places where I travel. Very helpful and very nicely done.
I appreciate that so much! I am glad that you found the video and my channel. My videos about Bucharest and Brasov will arrive on UA-cam over the next couple of weeks.
You are going to love you trip to Romania. Brasov is very picturesque and Sighisoara is one of my favorite all time cities. Sibiu has a really good sandwich shop in the center of the city called Maestro's. I am very jealous of your trip.
Прекрасен разказ за Сибиу. И красиво видео, беше удоволствие да го видя. Благодаря ви
Благодаря много! Наслаждавах се много на времето си в Сибиу и ми се иска да можех да остана по-дълго.
I am always intrigued by the narrow streets in European cities. I bet they make navigation a challenge! And the "eyes" are so cool. I didn't notice them until you mentioned them, but now I can't unsee them!
Those eyes are amazing! You are right. Once you notice them, you can't shake the feeling that you are being watched! As for the streets, Google Maps is incredibly effective. I've never gotten so lost that I couldn't find my way back! Yet.
Great video Richard.... the large square looks like it would be a great place for good conversation and beer/coffee.
Thanks so much! The large square was great and you are right! Then again, I think just about any space is good for conversation, coffee and beer!
Homosexually city,love abortion here,hate Christian here!! Don't spend your money here!!!!
Excelente video, gracias por mostrar a nuestro país, ojalá un día pueda visitar Encarnación.
¡De nada! Sin duda fue un placer para mí visitar Paraguay.
I have plans to visit paraguay. I live in Nicaragua and have traveled central America and South america. Can you recommend a monthly place in Asuncion to dip our feet. My wife is Nicaraguan. I am from united states
I think you will love Asunción! I stayed in an Airbnb. This is the link for that unit, but there are several others in the complex. (Mine might be a bit small for two people.) www.airbnb.com/rooms/48736655?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=22ef95ee-5d4a-4c16-a7c3-26b4fae00a21 Thank you for watching!
Excellent. Can't wait to see more videos of the city. I will be there in May 2025.
I believe you will have a great time in Asunción! I do have two more videos about the city on my channel. Hopefully, you will enjoy them. ua-cam.com/video/_LMGGrtch9Y/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/t5ViWVOnSP8/v-deo.html Thank you for watching!
I just subscribed to you after watching this video! We are thinking Peru is next on our list. Also like your vlogging style and editing- (I’m newish on YT still finding my style. Thank you!
Thank you for the kind words and for subscribing! I think you'll be happy with a trip to Peru! Good luck with your channel!
Thanks for the vlog, I'm hoping to go in February. Would you say the prices are reasonable for food, drinks, coffees etc in Miraflores?
Thank you! I believe you will have a great time! Prices in Miraflores are probably high, compared to many other places in Peru. In comparison to prices in the U.S., Canada and western Europe, they will be lower. I hope that helps!
❤Arriba Perú
¡Perú es fantástico!
Your videos have convinced me to go to Lima in January - Thank you!
Great! You will have a great time! Thank you for letting me know.
possibly? no, its definitely the best city
I haven't seen all of the contenders for that crown, but Lima is at the top for me!
I love Paraguay but the Zoo made me and my 13 years old son very sad. 😢
It was my least favorite part of the visit. Thank you for watching!
i as just there last week the drink is terere pronounced teddaday
I wasn't sure if i got close to the correct pronunciation or not. I appreciate you watching and leaving a comment!
To visit is not a bad idea, moving there requires a great deal more investigation, high level of government corruption and ranks high in the Latin American countries with organized crime. As far as freedom, that is always fragile in a country that has changed it's constitution 6 times, not a good sign.
I would never pretend to know what it would be like to live there full-time. I only visited for several weeks. Thank you for watching!
Racist City is trash, Lynching Black Truck Driers , Henderson NC as well, Racist!!!
That ain't spaghetti.
17:05 my cousins store. And yes it’s normal for stores to be closed on Sunday as it’s still a pretty religious culture down there.
There also some important art galleries displaying the work of Paraguayan artists. The country is very rich in artistic talent.
There were many more things that I didn't get a chance to see, during my visit. That always turns out to be the case, wherever I go. Thank you for watching!