Epic Adventures on the Greek Island of IRAKLIA
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2023
- An intense day of biking, hiking, cave exploring and swimming on the little Greek island of Iraklia, one of the Lesser Cyclades islands near Naxos.
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Thanks a lot for watching and safe journeys!
My goodness, Gabe.
Greece really is the gift that keeps on giving, isn’t it.
And this is still only less than 10% add also the main land
You look 10 years younger lol. Beautiful footage of this small island.
Nice and beautiful Island...................😀😀😀😀😀 Gabe keep drinking a lot of water
I love the Greek Island videos. They inspire me to get out there and see more of them. This is one I've never even heard of, so it's that much more fascinating! Thanks Gabriel!
Hi Gabriel, another beautiful day in paradise, the smaller islands have more charm, they are more intimate and relaxing, not overcrowded, and by the end of this trip, you will be visiting at least fifty islands.
Exactly.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos are planning any trips to the Caribbean this year?
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Nice opening shot, Gabe! Perhaps your most interesting. Are you familiar with Plato's cave dwellers allegory?
@@davedeal9152 Yes, my short story "Maxwell's Cave" in my book "The Most Hilarious Thing That Ever Happened" is actually based on Plato's allegory of the cave.
Love the Greek series, greetings from neighbouring Bulgaria:)
Hey Gabriel, Im not a native English speaker and i admire you for the fact that your speech is very clear and easy to understand unlike other American UA-camrs
Agreed, however it is hilarious to put on captions & see how the ai translates some of the more exotic (foreign to English) words > it's become a quiet lil favorite added bonus as the vids play 😉
Putting on captions is a good measure of just how clearly the spoken word is coming through > Gabriel indeed does a great job of annunciating as demonstrated by the captions.
Also dude you are crazy to bike in Greece in summer. The elevation is crazy ,this is not a flat country,and the heat is even crazier. Mad respect !!
Dude is very well conditioned
Gabriel loves what he does.
a psych eval would be strongly encouraged otherwise > traveling around while having the Freedom to work wherever there's decent connectivity... that's how to take what TptsNb are giving us ...the limited choices We have these darkening murky employment days.
Nomadic life sure looks appealing that's for sure & Gabriel does a fantastic job of portraying such a life.
He is free😊
UR THE NONSTOP.TRAVELLER SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY U WAS IN SYDNEY
It is said that that cave is the cave of Polyphemus the Cyclop son of Poseidon that traped Odysseus and his soldiers
Hello Gabriel! Ano in Greek means upper and kato means lower,so whenever you see places having Ano as the first name (for example Ano Koufonisi) means there's another one Kato (lower).
The name Panayia means Virgin Mary.
Your videos are outstanding-Arista!!
Regards from Athens!
Nice Explanation Effie! 💯👍🏻
Maybe I would note that: Panagia, comes from:
Pan: All [Encompassing]
Agia: Holy [Saint]
So Panagia is: The All-Holy [Virgin Mary]
For Pan, Gabriel should just think of the Root Pan in Pandemic (Pan + Demos, effects ALL the People), or Panorama (Pan + Orama, All Views) or think of Organizations with that Prefix, like the Pan-American Games or Greek events that are Panhellenic.
Agia, I think Gabriel knows since he knows Agios & Agia from Saints & that it means Holy.
And you are correct about the Ano & Kato for islands, it also can pertain to cities, towns, or villages in Greece from Antiquity throughout the Medieval Greek Byzantine world where there are Ano & Kato Horio (Village), Poli (City), Kastro (Castle)…etc! 👍🏻
@@SpartanLeonidas1821 Thank you!
Watching this video is like watching something out of Indiana Jones,
The dip in the water and that meal must have felt great after that long hike 😆
Thanks gabe for another great video, I worry about you tripping with the sandals on especially when you’re on those narrow trails with a drop on the one side 👍🙏
@@malpaso4me I think you're right. Although all those hikes seem to be in a fairly easy terrain with marked paths, he should have better equipement (a proper flashlight, proper hiking shoes, more water and minerals, super food and fruits, some common hiking tools etc), especially if he's all alone and on islands with a low population
The Greeks during the 400 years under Ottoman occupation had to find hidden places to worship their religion which is Orthodox Christians. That's why there's caves used as churches.
I see, that makes sense.
What a stunning piece of cinematography my friend! This looks brilliant! 🔥🔥
@@annoworldbridger You have a pretty loud bark there pal. Although I must admit, your statement is hilarious 🤣 Gabe does his own thing and yeah it's pretty rudimentary but that's what we like about his videos. Why the negativity?
@@annoworldbridger
we FEEL as if we're actually with him on his adventures. Thank GOODNESS he films this way. Very down to earth and genuine. 🙏
The circular thing that you saw was a threshing floor. They can be found in all the Cyclades islands. Many islanders had animals and land. For example, the old house that my parents bought in Sifnos, above the main village, Appolonia, had one, as well as rooms to make cheese etc.
I see, that makes sense.
Aha! You beat me to it!🤣 Gabriel, you should come to the South Peleponnese and visit Ancient Messini! It's the best archaeological site ever. Well, we think so!😁
The stone circle at 33.30 was used by farmers until decades ago. They used to process wheat in that circle.
Gabe you speak Greek😂👍👍thanx for the video🍻
Nice to see Iraklia again. In the late 80 and 90 we stayed 3 times on Iraklia, we camped then on the beach Livadi.
Seems so easy to get lost on those trails, even with the signs..Another great adventures video. Thank you
The sound (actually the song) of the insects called tzitziki is the synonym of the Greek summer !
Gabriel γειά σου ! I admire your courage , exploring every cave every beach every mountain , beach , every hil , stone , etc... Usually, tourists have fun on swimming , clubbing , drinking , eating all day ! I suppose, you are satisfied with this kind of real life in Greek islands !!!
Cant wait to watch👍🇬🇷
we are unaccustomed with your clean-shaven look Gabe 😂
Same here.
Bit he looks much better
In Greece we say if you leave something behind in one place it means you'll go back 😉
Fantastic scenery. Thank you for your adventures. BTW taking your beard off has made you look younger 😀
If he gets a haircut,he will feel MUCH cooler
All men look about 10 years younger without a beard, it's very ageing on men over about 35!
This is my favorite of Cyclades islands Gabe, KOUFONISSIA and the whole complex - I wish i could spend each summer there !! so Greece inspires to...shave and to do a good laundry!! 😅cool !! enjoy !! 👌✌👍✨✨
Good afternoon Gabriel 🌞 !! Heraklia took its name from the well-known , the well-famous mythic hero Hercules !! Heraklia is , also , well known from Homer's Odyssey , the written work of one of Hellas's Ancient Greatest poets, Homer !! In Odyssey, Heraklia is referred to, as the place where Odysseus met the giant Polyphemus !! Great video once again 🌊🦞🏝
Interesting, good to know.
Take a look at your brake pads, they may be misaligned, or need to be replaced, which is a very easy fix
You got a nice brown ten, looking good! 👍
If you do the boat trip around the island you can go to see a WW2 german airplane sunk, it'an easy dive, enjoy Iraklia! Try Akathi restaurant amazing Cheese cake, it's very good!
The cave church of Agios Ioannis is spectacular! Imagine it all lit up with hundreds of candles during a liturgy. How amazing and solemn. 😱❤🇬🇷
Koufonisia are just supreme to relax.
Nice to hear a bit about your high school years 🙂
"People often ask me, how do you do your laundry when you travel?" 35:12
A video that includes a trip to the barber shop next time would be hilarious. I'm sure the camera work would be highly enjoyable.
Strongly agree. He would feel much cooler. 😊
Hey Gabe you're in your zone, hiking, exploring, great beaches and great food. Funny comment about how you do your laundry. Keep going......
Great vlog.and clean shaven😄
How fortunate are we? I wonder...
We would never get to experience these adventures without you dear Gabriel...
Brilliant Gabriel and you look 10 years younger 👍
Visit Greek mountains as well, locations like Agrafa, Zagori, Vikos Corge etc
Another beautiful day in paradise 😊❤😎☀️🌊thank you Gabriel!
WOW!!! Perfect my friend!!! So beautiful these videos!!! Keep up dear Gabriel, have a good one!!!
Hey Gabe what a great video! love this Greek island series! Your limited Greek language is pretty good! Yiasou
Cool, glad to hear it.
Taking a beard holiday for the summer, good idea !
33:29 Something like this also exists on the Croatian islands and the entire coast, an area where grain is threshed, sheaves of grain laid out on the bottom are trampled by horses or donkeys spinning in a circle.
01:10 nice architectural simplicity
Hey Gabriel, use some good old Greek olive oil on those brakes! It will do the job!
Fantastic video!!
Gabe your videos are full of amazing suprises😂
Gabriel, watching you point out the island silhouettes in the distance makes me believe you are the incarnation of Odysseus himself!!! Great Video once again Brotha! 👍🏻
Very nice video Gabriel, I’m going to nickname you the mountain goat. 😂. Take plenty of water in this heat mate.. Stay safe.
The final punch was great. 🤣
Nice and beautiful island! Thanks for sharing! 😍
The laundry part lol
❤ great video ❤ SALUDOS
You are not far from Kos. i am in 2 Weeks there maybe See you there 😅
Dear Gabriel, avoid taking that long hikes during 13:00-17:00 cause the sun is dangerous in the summer. Thats why u ll never see a Greek outside their homes or in the sun 14:00-17:00. Amazing adventurous video btw!!!
It’s good to see you happy and safe, Gabe. You’re home again.
How do you do your laundry when you travel...SPLASH!😂
That's actually the first time I've gone in the sea wearing everything like that, figured it would be fun for the video. But sometimes I wash stuff in the sea. More often I do laundry in my room.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos yeah dude I got a kick out of it😅
I bet the laundry dried before Gabe finished lunch ...
Your pronunciation this time is spot on. Well done!
Wow! Incredibly beautiful place. And you are there at the perfect time of the year. You are indeed THE best travel UA-camr. You take us to places we didn’t even know existed. Thanks Gabriel. Looking good! You look 20 again 😊
Loving this Greece series - exploring through you, new and beautiful islands 🙏
Gabe, my wife and I love your videos! We couldn't help wondering, with you hiking in sandals, if you've walked into any snakes. We've seen your bouts with Greek spiders, but what about snakes? Love your way of doing laundry! Haha!
I've only seen snakes in Greece a couple times, including on Kefalonia island: ua-cam.com/video/ztYYAuizV9w/v-deo.html
Nothing better to finish the day with a nice greek salad
Smaller islands have more charm, and that main town (or village) is so serene, houses nicely dispersed, not so close-knit with narrow walkways like on main towns on other islands.
Hi Gabriel. Most of the round flat structures you find on a Greek island is a threshing floor used for separating out grain.
Beautiful ❤
Hi Gabe, thank you for showing us beautiful island. Be safe. Chaos
All you need to do is adjust the brake pads ("toe-in"--the front of the pad is closer to the rim than the rear of the pad).
Just piling up at the top !
23:05 -Hello
-Hello!
-ROOOOARRRRR!!
(it was at this moment Gabriel knew,he f..ed up) 😁
This was an awesome episode! Thanks man.
Hi Gabriel were in folegandros next week which beach did you lose your necklace on .its a long shot but we can have a look.
Cool. Feel free to send me an email and I'll explain in more detail where I think I left it: gabrieltraveler@gmail.com
Mr. Gabriel is after the Shave in the beginning Thirties of Age........A GOOD DECISION MAN......and you look much better now....and the Complete Washing with the Close is very BIOLOGICAL....HAHAHAHAH!!!!!
The Islands of Greece never fail to impress Mr Traveller ,do they ? And you get a world class tan to boot ... Nice one !
Gabriel. Here’s a tip to solve your squeeky Brakes problem. Please don’t use Oil but try Talcum Powder on the Brake Blocks 👍
Nice video and nice island Iraklia! Thanks Gabriel!
Gabriel is the greatest!
From Craig. GB.
Thank you.
This is what you love Greece for
Amazing video 👍Thanks for sharing with us the beauty of nature 🏝👏
Gabriel got rid of his beard! Can we assume it is cooler in the hot climate without it?
A nice long episode, I like it! And the horiatiki (Greek salad) is also present as always ;-)
& there goes the beard > for myself...always a strange transition.... especially after having 1 for an extended period...1 yr or more.
Now You can pass for 35 again 😉
The Greek Series = absolutely epic content Brother > continued thx for taking us along 🙏
I like your videos and the way you spend your time: exploring the place, looking for castles, caves, interesting sights. I admire your curiosity and boldness.
33:29/36:48
It's probably a
threshing floor.
I was a school counselor at Berkeley HS. After your time.
Wow, cool.
Gabriel, if you are still somewhere at the Small Cyclades, please try the legendary historical Express Skopelitis ferry. There are tons of videos about it and among them a very moving documentary. It was the islanders' only ferry connection to Naxos in the winter, and probably it still is.
By the look of it you are staying at Alexandra Studios. The same place I stayed at last year. The studio you are staying is one of the ones they were renovating when I was there. This may I stayed next to the Taxiarchis church, the big one at the edge of Ag. Georgios. The road from there takes you to the starting point of the hiking trails to Ag. Athanasios and Vorini beach (with the small cave).
I've been enjoying these amazing ....travel videos.
There's beauty. .and much light on these amazing magical islands .
Greece is blessed with all the beauty .
Your ....Lucky to be walking the path of much untouched islands .
The world needs more of this heavenly vibe .
Thank you for doing these amazing travel videos .
I'm doing research. .I hope to get there too,
Karen
Amazing that Keros, not much smaller than Iraklia, is uninhabited.
On maps, not a single house or even a ruin can be seen on Keros, as if it has never been inhabited.
All of these small islands where the home of herdsmen. The locals came and settled the islands in 1900s. Keros though was restricted from visitors/settlers because of the archeological sites it possesses
Beautiful
Wow only 141 people, there are more people in my workplace than that whole island 😆
It looks good to see you clean shaven. You look younger. These islands leave me in awe!
I absolutely LOVE your videos! Thank you for sharing your adventures with us! You look great without the beard, so much younger looking! Keep up the fantastic content. I love your positive attitude.
"Beardless in Iraklia"-it has a ring to it. Great series.
Definitely a blockbuster.
Great video 👊🏾
PS very interesting background, that was cool to hear.
Thanks for this beautiful Greek Island adventure. Question, won’t greasing your brakes stop them from working?
I think the chain and other parts need greasing and the brakes probably need adjusting. What I would do is drop it at a bicycle mechanic when I find one and say fix it. 😁 The problem is that services are very limited on these little Greek islands.
My God Gabriel !!! You became Cave Hunter 😂😂😂. Joking of course. But you remind me of the Greek Partisans of WWII. Especially if you are unshaved 😂😂😂. I am astounded that you visit even the smallest Greek islands !!!! Great work by the way that I wish everyone appreciates it. Since you like exploring Greece keep going but to be safe always carry lots of water on those hikes. A thermos would be a nice idea.
Nice shave!