What kind of a country is Turkey, sometimes like the forests of New Zealand, sometimes like the meadows of Ireland, sometimes like the beaches of Italy.
Hands down favourite video of yours EVER! So much goodness in every part of it. Thanks for transporting us on this miserable day in the UK to Cappadocia xxxx
Brrrr that looked cold - Wow Cappadocia in the winter looks amazing - so crazy to see you went to see Atilla - keep save and warm sending love from us xx
It was cold, but worth it! It was so magical in the snow, and without the crowds too so it felt extra special. And such a small world that we saw Atilla! Sending lots of love to you both, miss you xxx
WOW WOW WOW !!!! I don't think I've ever seen the hot air balloons of Cappadocia in a winter setting 🤩 That was truly unreal ❤️ What an amazing Vlog this week guys 🚐💨🇹🇷❤️
Always amazed at the generosity of the locals in Turkey! Looks cold to me sitting at my Mac in the Arizonan Sonoran desert. great video, thanks so much! Love the pottery works.
Wow Chesca this is the best video yet, I can't believe how utterly beautiful it is, including the wonderful people you've met. Turkish cooking, making pottery, being on the frozen lake, life just doesn't get any better. Sending hugs from a very wet and windy UK, stay safe, Sue and Bryn x
Thank you so much Sue! 🙏 I think it's one of the best weeks we've had in a long time, I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed watching it as much as we did making it 😊 Its going to take some beating! xx 💕
Another blimmin splendid vid. The balloons over the rocky hillside moved me to tears! I'm a daft old bat, too old and with too many physical and financial constraints to ever be able to travel like you do - so you are showing me things I would never otherwise see. Thank you so much.
Oh Sue, this is everything 💛 I'm so happy that the videos can bring you some escapism. The balloons made me emotional too, they were so otherworldly slowly rising over the snow. Sending you loads of love from all of us! xxx
That vermicelli soup would taste so good especially during a cold day, perfect comfort food! Turkish soup or traditional dishes in general are so underrated, personally i like them way way more than Turkish street food. And the land of beautiful horses, i've never visited Cappadocia but it always makes me feel nostalgic which isn't so weird because the oldest human settlements are also in Turkey not far from there. Also it was even more magical with snow cover, thank you very much guys for this amazing video😍😍
The orzo soup was absolutely delicious! Ben has given me the hard task of re-creating it! 😂 That's really cool that Cappadocia makes you feel nostalgic, maybe some deep part of you recognises the landscape... if you believe in that sort of stuff! ✨ So glad you enjoyed this one, it's one of our favourites 💛
Ah thanks so much guys! Yeah Turkey is above and beyond anything we've experienced in Europe when it comes to hospitality. It's been a magical trip! Hope you're having a lovely weekend xx 💕
This was just so amazing, I am sitting here in tears. My dear mum who passed away last year, and I, went Hot Air Ballooning in Australia in 2008. This is the first time I have seen footage of Balloons since. I didn't expect this and am so grateful for your expertise in filming and the beautifully emotive scenes you shot. Of course, now I want to show mum . . . ❤❤
Shelagh, we are so moved by your message and just want to say thank you for sharing such a special memory with us. I feel privileged to know the footage meant so much to you. Sending you so much love xxx 💕
WOW! That opening shot!! Beautiful! The translate apps are such a game changer to be able to socialize without having to fully know languages. Amazing! What an amazing sweet soul for inviting you over and sharing parts of his life with you. I just love that.
Yes! Google translate has been a lifesaver, being able to have a conversation and to get to know people like this, makes the experience so much richer! And how amazing was Ismail?! To invite us for lunch and to make sure we were warm. Such a gentleman! 💕 xx
Absolutely superb vlog guys, the drone footage of Cappadocia in the snow was absolutely beautiful. Seems Turkey is just as nice in the winter as in the summer 👌
Thanks so much Mark. The light that morning was out of this world, it was incredible to see with the balloons rising up. We're not a fan of the rain but give us snowy weather like this any day 💕
Honestly the best most chokka week of Turkey so far!! It has been an absolute dream to experience the magic of Cappadocia with you guys. For once on both our trips the weather lined up perfectly to give us everything we could hope for. A beautiful drive and feeling like we had entered Narnia, it was truly magical 🥰❄️
It was chock FULL but honestly, so much fun. Thank you for being the best convoy and adventure buddies, friends forever ♥️ And thank you for coming with us, so that we got to experience and share this absolute magic with you. Miss you so much! xxx
Ahhh, what a way to start a Sunday. Such a lovely vlog, so chilled and relaxing, thank you for sharing. Cappadocia looked incredible, the drone shots with the balloons 😍 We are loving our new routine of Sunday morning coffee in bed with Overlanding Sophia!
Wow, snow! It looks beautiful. And yes, why not, go where your gut and heart tells you to travel to. Glad you could take us to Cappadocia. I don't know why but when it came to the balloons going up and seeing them against that Winter Wonderland, it brought tears to my eyes....so lovely and picturesque. What an amazing time you all have had together. Where is your family of 4 taking us next? Have a great week!
We are so happy we made the trek over to Cappadocia! The balloons almost brought me to tears too! There was something so sublime and otherworldly about them rising above the snow covered landscape. I'm so glad you felt touched by it too 💛 This week is going to take some beating! xxx
Sunday mornings are just getting better....It's the Ben and Chesca show😊I love watching your adventures and this one was truly magical. and funny..... you always make me laugh. Sending love to you all🥰🥰🐾🐾
Ah thank youuu, love this 🥰 I think this was definitely one of the most magical experiences we've ever had. Those balloons! 😍 Lots of love from us all xxx 💕
Wondeful footage of winter landscapes. I like watching your adventures across my "beautiful and lonely country." I hope lots of Europeans and Americans will watch this video and understand that Türkiye is not "a desert country with eternal summer", where people ride camels and speak a deeply guttural language. Thank you two for allowing us to have a nice break from our daily lives.
Thank you so much! 🙏 I hope people don't have those pre-conceptions of Turkey. It's a varied country with forests and waterfalls, beautiful mountains, amazing food and the friendliest people in the world! 😍
You guys! I was sat here eating Turkish bread for lunch, thoroughly enjoying this vlog! What a wonderful experience for you all! Loved it!😍🥰 Take care you all!
Aw yeah! Like a double Turkish dose for you Ellen! One of our favourite weeks of van life I think, it's going to be hard to top this one! Sending love to you xx 💕
@@OverlandingSophia hahah yes! Good for the eyes AND the belly! I so understand that this has overwhelmed you with nothing but goodness! There you go; memories for life! I am actually blown away myself, vanlife in Turkey in winter is on my list! Love to you both Ben and Chesca, well and mutts ofcourse! XX😘
That view of watching the air balloons is just insane, we have seen it filmed in the summer before but the snow just takes things to another level. Have absolutely loved seeing you guys travelling with Philly and Keely too 🧡🧡🧡
Thank you 💕 The balloons were just so magical, the morning light on the snow too.. just like being in a fantasy world. We're going to miss Philly and Keely so much! Best convoy buddies ever 💛 💛
Great Vlog and beautiful watching those baloons in a snowy setting in that town! Then learning to cook Turkish food and making pottery. Well done and thank you for sharing. Makes my Sunday morning a treat!
The cinematic footage in this episode is truly epic,this whole episode has made me smile so much,it truly is the next level .Well done to all and loved the music.
Thank you so much 🥺 It was such a privilege to see the balloons in the snow, and I'm so happy to hear you loved the video as much as I enjoyed editing this one! 😊 xx
In fact on BBC tonight they had a programme where they visited Cappadocia, no snow, no balloons!. I mean, what’s going on, when are the beeb gonna fund you?
That was an awesome video. So many fun activities and beautiful views. The cooking class and pottery making really looked fun. And the view from the park up was amazing. Thank you.
Thank you so much Marcia, I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed it 😊 💕 It was a really fun filled week, topped with the magic of the balloons. It's going to be difficult to top this one! xx
Hey guys, what an amazing opening scene ❤️, 😂😂 scout has eaten the mic 😂.. I’m always up for an 11 hour road trip! 😂 the poo 💩 park up lunch 🥗.. / I have no balance for sliding about on a frozen lake but looked so funny! And the two way radios are nice for a bit of a chat on the way. The morning snow ❄️ looks so beautiful.. gotta love the snow!.. what amazing hospitality from the taxi 🚕 guy.. 👌👍 and did you use google translate? What a view from the cooking class. And the cooking looked like so much fun! .. 🙏 -9 🥶, the view of the balloons, melts my heart! Such stunning photography ✊❤️❤️. I’ve made pottery before and it’s funny if it goes wonky and falls off and it’s quite impressive to see done. Everyone did so well! Four legs are better than two going down 😂😂😂 through the rock formations! 🥶 view of the balloons 🎈 ❤️🙏.. thanks for this video, it cheered me up so much after the bad week I’ve had 😎😢👍
Ah I'm so glad this cheered you up! Can't believe what happened to your car! 😔 😔 We managed to pack a lot into this week eh 😂 Those balloons have been a highlight of our entire trip! Hoping you get everything sorted with the car soon, and wishing you a much better week ahead 💛 xxx
Such a lovely video this week you two🥺😍😄. So relaxing and a pleasure to see. The vibes are great ✨😄🥰 you're right when it comes to Turkish hospitality, such nice welcoming people!! And the food looks spectacular 😍. Also loving the cold weather aesthetic for the first time in a long time!! I hope you're all doing wonderfully, stay safe and I can't wait to see what else you all get up to! Lots of love you lot 💕xxx
Thank you Jak! Yep, nothing beats Turkish hospitality. And it's been fun to get out into some snow on this trip. And with the balloons... it was like being on another planet. Hope you're having a lovely week, sending lots of love xxx 💕
so glad you managed to get to magical Cappadocia! Isn’t it glorious? btw guys, our van Divan is now finished! we both had omicron which delayed things a bit, but tomorrow she is off for a few days of snag fixing, MOT and certification as a camper! cannot wait to get out and explore!
Yes! Cannot believe we even considered giving it a miss. I think we thought it would be over commercialised, but no amount of tour buses can take away the beauty of the balloons in that snow. Just pure magic ✨ And how exciting for you!! The time you've been waiting for! So, where's first?! xx
Great to see some snow videos for a change. All van life channels focus on beach and water, so your content is a refreshing change. You should venture out to Sagallasos or Hattusas, too. Great place in winter and snow.
I absolutely lost it at the Love Valley clips. In the Starbucks in Avanos right now laughing hysterically at that part. I really want to come back in the winter and see it covered in snow. Beautiful video, guys gals and dogs.
Hahah I enjoyed editing that part 😆 Thanks for the kind words, Cappadocia is definitely at it's most magical in winter we think. If you can time it for a fresh snowfall too... it's otherworldly! ✨
Hello, glad your still enjoying Turkey, missed a few weeks, but loved the bit with the speeded up the hot air balloons, god you got it colder than we do, did know it got very cold as my mate lived out that way before he went to Istanbul, he always said it was cold which for him where he lived it was what we called 2 coats thick or colder up where he lived on the Pennines. We live in the valleys. Well glad River and Scout still getting on we still have Sir Barkalot our guard dog,well my guard dog who protects Linda more than myself. Glad to see your both well and happy apart from the microphone 🙄 Take care All our best Linda Sir Barkalot and Bob 🙏🙏👍👍🐕
Ah thanks for tuning in Bob! Turkey is still continuing to amaze us with its beauty. If anything the cold and the snow made this experience 100x more magical! Sending love to you all, and belly rubs for Sir Barkalot as always! 🐾 💕 xx
That looked amazing, Cappadocia in the winter is stunning... other than, the, ugh... frosted... Johnsons? ;) Love the convoy names, no need to ask why/where the 'chapped arse' came from, that's a really chilly bumdrag for Keely! Safe travels, and see you on Sunday!
The Chapped Arse name was decided on long before Keely dumped herself in the icy lake! 😆 Such a fun road trip and made perfect by the balloon finale. Cappadocia is magic! xx 💕
Ahh the Austin Powers reference got me - every time! Incredible footage of the balloons. They are so still and serene seemingly just levitating above the town. How do the dogs like them? Ivy is absolutely terrified of anything in the sky!
😆 Ah I'm happy to hear you appreciated the Austin Powers reference! The balloons were completely otherworldly. The dogs didn't even seem to realise they were there! Both River and Scout will just watch birds flying in the sky, and if they get close enough, try to chase them 😂 xx
Ah I'm glad you noticed that! Those two are so cute 🥺 The balloons were unlike anything we've seen before, felt so lucky to be able to see them in the snow!
Watching all those balloons was truly amazing!! All that snow and cold, but obviously worth it. When we visited Turkey on holiday a few years back now, we found the people to be very friendly too. Watching you guys there has made us decided to go back this year for another holiday!! Thanks for sharing and stay safe in all that snow and cold!!
It was so magical! I think it’s probably the best time to see Cappadocia - covered in a dusting of snow. So amazing that you’re going back to Turkey after watching the videos, this makes us so happy! Whereabouts will you be heading? 💛
@@OverlandingSophia We stayed in Icmeler last time and this time we are going to Lara Beach, Antalya. Its a package holiday though as we aren't brave enough like you two, to take our motorhome down that far. However the week before we are taking the motorhome over to Amsterdam for a few days.;)
@@daveeldridge117 Ah we love Amsterdam! To be fair, Antalya is a long way to drive your motor home, as we’re finding out 😂 Happiest of travels to you 💛✨
Love this video, jeez it looked frèezing! Thankfully you had a back up water tank. We hope to go to Cappadocia one day it looks amazing. Keep up the good work guys ❤x
Thank you guys 💛 It was sooo cold!! But worth every icicle... the balloons in Cappadocia were simply magic. Couldn't recommend it enough, just make sure your diesel heater works 😉 Love you both, just catching up on your new build! xx
It's so interesting to see you in winter weather, I really thought you traveled in the south to avoid really cold weather, boy was I wrong. 😂 Also the drone shots are fantastical! Straight up pulled from a phantasy realm. Those shots really have screensaver/wallpaper potential 😂 What a wonderful episode, love you guys 💕xx
We also thought we travelled south to avoid the cold 😂 But Turkey had other plans! To be honest, we now think winter has to be the best time to visit Cappadocia. It was so unbelievably magical! Sending lots of love xxx 💞
I think the place where snow suits best is Cappadocia,as if out of a fairy tale,The contrast of nature is perfect.You also took excellent shots.Thanks :))
Thank you so much Serdar 💕 Totally agree - Cappadocia in the snow was like a fantasy world - so magical! Feeling very lucky we got to experience such magic!
Cappadocia is an amazing place, I have been twice and love it 😍 We have a Turkish rescue as well. BTW which vet did you use in Greece for the passport?
It's so beautiful isn't it! Thought it might be over-hyped but I don't think its possible to do justice to the place until you see it 🤩 Cant remember the specific name of the vet but it was one in Panorama near Thessaloniki. Give your Turkish rescue a belly rub from us 🐾 💕
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This video will definitely be the best seller of the whole trip, everything is so good
❤ GR8 VID ❤ LOVED IT ❤ Caravan'ing with friends can be so much fun. I happen to caravan full-time with my son, and this weekend, 2 more friends are joining us. We seem to BBQ more, drink more beer, and do more tequila shots when we caravan with friends.
Excellent! I loved the way the balloons in fast-forward looked like jellyfish bobbing about! Did Ben earn a commission on his sellable pottery piece?! 😁
They're so funny bobbing around! And then the one at the end just disappears upwards 😂 No unfortunately Ben didn't earn a commission, but he did get offered a job 😂
Just stunning! Well worth the detour, and the people you are meeting are as beautiful as the scenery, Also are Vanlifers being sponsored by Austin Powers this week- John and Mandy made a reference too in their latest video!!!!
Completely! The Turkish people have made this trip for us. You can find natural beauty in a lot of places but to find such kindness and hospitality is a rare thing 💛
Great video guys, feel like it was a dream. Can’t wait to do this one day soon. Need to keep all your recommendations. So awesome so alive. A big thank you
Hi ya Chesca Ben River Scout another amazing🤩🤩 video and the adventure just continues, snow always makes the views stunning, but unfortunately I don’t even like our relatively mild winters so the cold is definitely not for me. Thanks for sharing stay safe cheers from a 24deg C Sunday evening in QLD Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Well, we're not usually a fan of the cold but when it comes with views and experiences like this... it's hard to say no! Enjoy your lovely 24 degree weather while I go and walk the dogs in the snow! 😆 💛
Great video again love valley looked LIKE ASPARAGUS tips lol you went from dry warm to snow -10 no way sorry we like the warm but it looked like you enjoyed your selves, see you again next week stay safe michael & Kim xx
Beautiful video you guys never had seen pictures in Cappadocia with snow very beautiful. Planning my trip there in April. Wish you good luck with your amazing tours.
Hi Guys, glad all going well. Love the balloons, great filming looks surreal. All our van is being used for at the moment is for one of us to isolate in with Covid. Still plenty of time to catch up on You Tube videos. and do repairs and upgrades. Don't know if you've ever watched any of Itchy Boots videos? I know you were thinking of crossing Africa. Well she has managed it on her own on her motorbike during Covid pandemic and is now crossing South America. I know its not a camper van but the travel aspect, footage and the people she meets are fantastic. See what you think. Hope to be back out there soon.
Ah hopefully it won't be too long before your van is an adventure wagon again! And yes, we are big fans of Itchy Boots - watch her without fail! Luckily she managed to do Africa before the war in Ethiopia erupted - ironically it isn't covid that's stopping our trip, but the closure of Ethiopia borders due to war, meaning our route south is blocked. But we're loving following her adventures through SA. She's an absolute rockstar 🌟
Wow, to see those beautiful hot air balloons with that backdrop. Looked spectacular on screen but in person, it must have been amazing. Loved the scenes of you all creating your pots, well done - like the Ghost pottery scenes lol. Have a fab week and I hope that your pipes are unfrozen now. Take care, lovelies. x ps. the generosity of the Turkish people seems second to none.
The balloons were literally mesmerising! The colours of the sunrise on the snow too... it was something else. Such a special week and as always, made even more special by the Turkish people. They know how to make you feel welcome 🥰 xx
I will continue to watch and learn for our own big tour to Turkey. It goes from Germany via Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Iran to Turkey to our HOME.
Harika bir video olmuş emeğinize sağlık yüzünüz hep gülsün Türkiyemizin her bir bölgesi ayrı bir güzel ulkemiz size hep mutluluklar getirsin inşallah 👍🙏
What kind of a country is Turkey, sometimes like the forests of New Zealand, sometimes like the meadows of Ireland, sometimes like the beaches of Italy.
Tell me about it! It blows my mind everywhere we go!
go to north we got Switzerland in Turkey with just one difference..No bank :'(
@@kadircanyldran1849 Yeah go to North-East (Trabzon, Artvin, Rize) and see the Switzerland we have there
It's geographically very diverse. The northeastern part has even some temperate rainforest.
Hands down favourite video of yours EVER! So much goodness in every part of it. Thanks for transporting us on this miserable day in the UK to Cappadocia xxxx
Thank youuu! I think it’s one of our favourite weeks of van life so far. Cappadocia is so special in the snow xxx 💞
Brrrr that looked cold - Wow Cappadocia in the winter looks amazing - so crazy to see you went to see Atilla - keep save and warm sending love from us xx
It was cold, but worth it! It was so magical in the snow, and without the crowds too so it felt extra special. And such a small world that we saw Atilla! Sending lots of love to you both, miss you xxx
WOW WOW WOW !!!! I don't think I've ever seen the hot air balloons of Cappadocia in a winter setting 🤩 That was truly unreal ❤️
What an amazing Vlog this week guys
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Thank youuu Ian 💕 Cappadocia in winter is sublime. It's like being in a fantasy land! xx
Always amazed at the generosity of the locals in Turkey! Looks cold to me sitting at my Mac in the Arizonan Sonoran desert. great video, thanks so much! Love the pottery works.
Yes! Honestly the Turkish people have made this trip so, so special. Trust me, no matter where in the world you were sitting, it was cold!! 🥶 😆
Wow Chesca this is the best video yet, I can't believe how utterly beautiful it is, including the wonderful people you've met. Turkish cooking, making pottery, being on the frozen lake, life just doesn't get any better. Sending hugs from a very wet and windy UK, stay safe, Sue and Bryn x
Thank you so much Sue! 🙏 I think it's one of the best weeks we've had in a long time, I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed watching it as much as we did making it 😊 Its going to take some beating! xx 💕
Another blimmin splendid vid. The balloons over the rocky hillside moved me to tears! I'm a daft old bat, too old and with too many physical and financial constraints to ever be able to travel like you do - so you are showing me things I would never otherwise see. Thank you so much.
Oh Sue, this is everything 💛 I'm so happy that the videos can bring you some escapism. The balloons made me emotional too, they were so otherworldly slowly rising over the snow. Sending you loads of love from all of us! xxx
That vermicelli soup would taste so good especially during a cold day, perfect comfort food! Turkish soup or traditional dishes in general are so underrated, personally i like them way way more than Turkish street food. And the land of beautiful horses, i've never visited Cappadocia but it always makes me feel nostalgic which isn't so weird because the oldest human settlements are also in Turkey not far from there. Also it was even more magical with snow cover, thank you very much guys for this amazing video😍😍
The orzo soup was absolutely delicious! Ben has given me the hard task of re-creating it! 😂 That's really cool that Cappadocia makes you feel nostalgic, maybe some deep part of you recognises the landscape... if you believe in that sort of stuff! ✨ So glad you enjoyed this one, it's one of our favourites 💛
Can't believe we've never watched you guys before. Absolutely beautiful vlog 😍 Turkish hospitality looks so lovely and sweet. ATB Suz and Ste 💜 x
Ah thanks so much guys! Yeah Turkey is above and beyond anything we've experienced in Europe when it comes to hospitality. It's been a magical trip! Hope you're having a lovely weekend xx 💕
This was just so amazing, I am sitting here in tears. My dear mum who passed away last year, and I, went Hot Air Ballooning in Australia in 2008. This is the first time I have seen footage of Balloons since. I didn't expect this and am so grateful for your expertise in filming and the beautifully emotive scenes you shot. Of course, now I want to show mum . . . ❤❤
Shelagh, we are so moved by your message and just want to say thank you for sharing such a special memory with us. I feel privileged to know the footage meant so much to you. Sending you so much love xxx 💕
Seeing those balloons over that snow took my breath away. That must have been an amazing thing to see in the flesh
It was one of the most magical and sublime things we've ever seen 💛
WOW! That opening shot!! Beautiful! The translate apps are such a game changer to be able to socialize without having to fully know languages. Amazing! What an amazing sweet soul for inviting you over and sharing parts of his life with you. I just love that.
Yes! Google translate has been a lifesaver, being able to have a conversation and to get to know people like this, makes the experience so much richer! And how amazing was Ismail?! To invite us for lunch and to make sure we were warm. Such a gentleman! 💕 xx
@@OverlandingSophia Honestly, this was easily one of my favorite moments viewed in anyone's vanlife videos. He is a gem!!
Absolutely superb vlog guys, the drone footage of Cappadocia in the snow was absolutely beautiful. Seems Turkey is just as nice in the winter as in the summer 👌
Thanks so much Mark. The light that morning was out of this world, it was incredible to see with the balloons rising up. We're not a fan of the rain but give us snowy weather like this any day 💕
Honestly the best most chokka week of Turkey so far!! It has been an absolute dream to experience the magic of Cappadocia with you guys. For once on both our trips the weather lined up perfectly to give us everything we could hope for. A beautiful drive and feeling like we had entered Narnia, it was truly magical 🥰❄️
It was chock FULL but honestly, so much fun. Thank you for being the best convoy and adventure buddies, friends forever ♥️ And thank you for coming with us, so that we got to experience and share this absolute magic with you. Miss you so much! xxx
Ahhh, what a way to start a Sunday. Such a lovely vlog, so chilled and relaxing, thank you for sharing. Cappadocia looked incredible, the drone shots with the balloons 😍
We are loving our new routine of Sunday morning coffee in bed with Overlanding Sophia!
Aw love this, thank you guys 💛 The balloons were one of the highlights of our whole trip - so magical! Hope you're having a magic time in Ireland! xx
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Sizi izlemek büyük bir keyif. 4 kişilik çok güzel bir ailesiniz ❤️
Bunu söylemen çok incelik, çok teşekkür ederim 🙏
Wow, snow! It looks beautiful. And yes, why not, go where your gut and heart tells you to travel to. Glad you could take us to Cappadocia. I don't know why but when it came to the balloons going up and seeing them against that Winter Wonderland, it brought tears to my eyes....so lovely and picturesque. What an amazing time you all have had together. Where is your family of 4 taking us next? Have a great week!
We are so happy we made the trek over to Cappadocia! The balloons almost brought me to tears too! There was something so sublime and otherworldly about them rising above the snow covered landscape. I'm so glad you felt touched by it too 💛 This week is going to take some beating! xxx
Sunday mornings are just getting better....It's the Ben and Chesca show😊I love watching your adventures and this one was truly magical. and funny..... you always make me laugh. Sending love to you all🥰🥰🐾🐾
Ah thank youuu, love this 🥰 I think this was definitely one of the most magical experiences we've ever had. Those balloons! 😍 Lots of love from us all xxx 💕
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Wondeful footage of winter landscapes. I like watching your adventures across my "beautiful and lonely country." I hope lots of Europeans and Americans will watch this video and understand that Türkiye is not "a desert country with eternal summer", where people ride camels and speak a deeply guttural language. Thank you two for allowing us to have a nice break from our daily lives.
Thank you so much! 🙏 I hope people don't have those pre-conceptions of Turkey. It's a varied country with forests and waterfalls, beautiful mountains, amazing food and the friendliest people in the world! 😍
You guys! I was sat here eating Turkish bread for lunch, thoroughly enjoying this vlog! What a wonderful experience for you all! Loved it!😍🥰 Take care you all!
Aw yeah! Like a double Turkish dose for you Ellen! One of our favourite weeks of van life I think, it's going to be hard to top this one! Sending love to you xx 💕
@@OverlandingSophia hahah yes! Good for the eyes AND the belly!
I so understand that this has overwhelmed you with nothing but goodness! There you go; memories for life! I am actually blown away myself, vanlife in Turkey in winter is on my list! Love to you both Ben and Chesca, well and mutts ofcourse! XX😘
ohhhh I've stayed at Cappadocia and hiked Love Valley.. in the summer haha..I loved it!! ... It is definitely magical in the snow!! so beautiful!!
Ah amazing! We thought we could only enjoy it in the summer but we were so wrong, it's like a fairytale in the winter snow 😍 ❄️
WOW that was Epic, your Turkey trip just keeps getting better and Better, this was so magical and fun ❤
Thank you Helen! One of our favourite weeks ever, even in the cold! 🥶
That view of watching the air balloons is just insane, we have seen it filmed in the summer before but the snow just takes things to another level. Have absolutely loved seeing you guys travelling with Philly and Keely too 🧡🧡🧡
Thank you 💕 The balloons were just so magical, the morning light on the snow too.. just like being in a fantasy world. We're going to miss Philly and Keely so much! Best convoy buddies ever 💛 💛
Wow, seriously, wow. That was an amazing video. Had no idea that place existed and a great road trip and activities reaching it.
Thank you 🙏 It's all about the journey! 😃
Wow I've never seen Cappadocia with snow, beautiful video 😍
Thanks guys 💕 In our opinion, hands down the best time to visit! It's like another world 🧚♂️
Rewatching this great episode snow,great friends ,great food and great hospitality.
Ah you're best Nick, thank you for the support 💕
Great Vlog and beautiful watching those baloons in a snowy setting in that town! Then learning to cook Turkish food and making pottery. Well done and thank you for sharing. Makes my Sunday morning a treat!
Thank you Craig! The balloons in the snow will go down as one of our most precious memories. Such a sight to behold! ✨
Fabulous video!! I really enjoyed it. Just stunning scenery. What a wonderful time you're having with Keely and Philly too. 🧿🥰👍❄️
Thank you so much Helena! Yes we're having the BEST time with them... could convoy forever with that pair! 💕
Well I'm living vicariously through you all. I've only been to Istanbul but I can't wait to see the rest of Turkey. You've inspired me. 🙂🧿🌈
Wonderful video this week, it was so good to see you all enjoying life so much. The dogs especially.
Thank you Chris 💛 It was a special week, the dogs LOVED the snow. It was Scout's first time seeing it! 🐶
The cinematic footage in this episode is truly epic,this whole episode has made me smile so much,it truly is the next level .Well done to all and loved the music.
Thank you so much 🥺 It was such a privilege to see the balloons in the snow, and I'm so happy to hear you loved the video as much as I enjoyed editing this one! 😊 xx
Spring is in the air soon guys,don’t worry 😀
Ah I know, we can't wait to feel that warm sunshine! 🌞
Thanks to you, I see the beauties of my own country, thank you. I hope you leave Turkey happy.
This honestly means so much to hear, thank you 🙏 💛
That was one of the best travel programmes I’ve seen on any channel for years. Brilliant.
In fact on BBC tonight they had a programme where they visited Cappadocia, no snow, no balloons!. I mean, what’s going on, when are the beeb gonna fund you?
Wonderful. Thanks again for taking me along with you all.
You're more than welcome Richie, thank you for coming along with us! 💛
That was an awesome video. So many fun activities and beautiful views. The cooking class and pottery making really looked fun. And the view from the park up was amazing. Thank you.
Thank you so much Marcia, I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed it 😊 💕 It was a really fun filled week, topped with the magic of the balloons. It's going to be difficult to top this one! xx
Hey guys, what an amazing opening scene ❤️, 😂😂 scout has eaten the mic 😂.. I’m always up for an 11 hour road trip! 😂 the poo 💩 park up lunch 🥗.. / I have no balance for sliding about on a frozen lake but looked so funny! And the two way radios are nice for a bit of a chat on the way. The morning snow ❄️ looks so beautiful.. gotta love the snow!.. what amazing hospitality from the taxi 🚕 guy.. 👌👍 and did you use google translate? What a view from the cooking class. And the cooking looked like so much fun! .. 🙏 -9 🥶, the view of the balloons, melts my heart! Such stunning photography ✊❤️❤️. I’ve made pottery before and it’s funny if it goes wonky and falls off and it’s quite impressive to see done. Everyone did so well! Four legs are better than two going down 😂😂😂 through the rock formations! 🥶 view of the balloons 🎈 ❤️🙏.. thanks for this video, it cheered me up so much after the bad week I’ve had 😎😢👍
Ah I'm so glad this cheered you up! Can't believe what happened to your car! 😔 😔 We managed to pack a lot into this week eh 😂 Those balloons have been a highlight of our entire trip! Hoping you get everything sorted with the car soon, and wishing you a much better week ahead 💛 xxx
@@OverlandingSophia thanks so much! Got a bit of a bad back after it too so I will keep you updated and have another fun packed week! See you soon x
Another great vlog, you certainly are having a great time, the people are so genuinely friendly too. 👍🏻🙂
Thank you! This has been one of our best weeks so far. And the Turkish people just top it off! Friendliness like other 💛
Such a lovely video this week you two🥺😍😄. So relaxing and a pleasure to see. The vibes are great ✨😄🥰 you're right when it comes to Turkish hospitality, such nice welcoming people!! And the food looks spectacular 😍. Also loving the cold weather aesthetic for the first time in a long time!! I hope you're all doing wonderfully, stay safe and I can't wait to see what else you all get up to! Lots of love you lot 💕xxx
Thank you Jak! Yep, nothing beats Turkish hospitality. And it's been fun to get out into some snow on this trip. And with the balloons... it was like being on another planet. Hope you're having a lovely week, sending lots of love xxx 💕
so glad you managed to get to magical Cappadocia! Isn’t it glorious? btw guys, our van Divan is now finished! we both had omicron which delayed things a bit, but tomorrow she is off for a few days of snag fixing, MOT and certification as a camper! cannot wait to get out and explore!
Yes! Cannot believe we even considered giving it a miss. I think we thought it would be over commercialised, but no amount of tour buses can take away the beauty of the balloons in that snow. Just pure magic ✨ And how exciting for you!! The time you've been waiting for! So, where's first?! xx
Magical to see the balloons in winter. Amazing.
Ah Linda, it was like being on another planet! So magical ✨
@@OverlandingSophia we did ours over Surrey, not quite the same heyho!
Amazing footage of the hot air balloons really enjoyed this one guys.
Thank you so much 💛
Great to see some snow videos for a change. All van life channels focus on beach and water, so your content is a refreshing change. You should venture out to Sagallasos or Hattusas, too. Great place in winter and snow.
We've actually been to Sagallasos, during our first week in Turkey! We absolutely loved it and can imagine it's even more beautiful in the snow 😍
@@OverlandingSophia on to Hatussas then
We miss ya two... fun lookin back on older vlogs 🌠🌅🙏🕊
I absolutely lost it at the Love Valley clips. In the Starbucks in Avanos right now laughing hysterically at that part. I really want to come back in the winter and see it covered in snow. Beautiful video, guys gals and dogs.
Hahah I enjoyed editing that part 😆 Thanks for the kind words, Cappadocia is definitely at it's most magical in winter we think. If you can time it for a fresh snowfall too... it's otherworldly! ✨
Hello, glad your still enjoying Turkey, missed a few weeks, but loved the bit with the speeded up the hot air balloons, god you got it colder than we do, did know it got very cold as my mate lived out that way before he went to Istanbul, he always said it was cold which for him where he lived it was what we called 2 coats thick or colder up where he lived on the Pennines. We live in the valleys. Well glad River and Scout still getting on we still have Sir Barkalot our guard dog,well my guard dog who protects Linda more than myself. Glad to see your both well and happy apart from the microphone 🙄 Take care All our best Linda Sir Barkalot and Bob 🙏🙏👍👍🐕
Ah thanks for tuning in Bob! Turkey is still continuing to amaze us with its beauty. If anything the cold and the snow made this experience 100x more magical! Sending love to you all, and belly rubs for Sir Barkalot as always! 🐾 💕 xx
Teşekkürler İsmail abi. ♥️♥️
Yes! A HUGE thank you to Ismail 💕
That looked amazing, Cappadocia in the winter is stunning... other than, the, ugh... frosted... Johnsons? ;) Love the convoy names, no need to ask why/where the 'chapped arse' came from, that's a really chilly bumdrag for Keely! Safe travels, and see you on Sunday!
The Chapped Arse name was decided on long before Keely dumped herself in the icy lake! 😆 Such a fun road trip and made perfect by the balloon finale. Cappadocia is magic! xx 💕
Ahh the Austin Powers reference got me - every time! Incredible footage of the balloons. They are so still and serene seemingly just levitating above the town. How do the dogs like them? Ivy is absolutely terrified of anything in the sky!
😆 Ah I'm happy to hear you appreciated the Austin Powers reference! The balloons were completely otherworldly. The dogs didn't even seem to realise they were there! Both River and Scout will just watch birds flying in the sky, and if they get close enough, try to chase them 😂 xx
Wow wow wow, snow snow snow. Good rest to you guys.
Hehe this is a perfect summary of our time in Cappadocia! Lots of 'wow' and lots of snow! 💕
The hot air balloons over the snow looked beautiful. Another brilliant vlog 👏
Thank you Denise! Ah they were a sight to behold. Pure magic ✨
Wow Turkey amazes me , there door seem to always be open , and there hearts open to ..great stuff 👍👍🚐
Love this description! Yep, their doors and hearts are always open. Turkish hospitality is something else 🙏💛
Beautiful filming, absolutely love Cappadicia, it’s on our bucket list! Safe onwards travels 💛
Thank you! Ah yes! Maybe you should Cappadocia in the winter to the bucket list 😉 It's absolute magic! xx
@@OverlandingSophia I was thinking more of spring time 😂
Wow!.... Perfect... We love traveling around with you! Thankyou
Ah thanks so much Roger! We love bringing you along with us 💛
Scout snuggling with his daddy. The ballons were unreal. Jaw dropppingly beautiful.
Ah I'm glad you noticed that! Those two are so cute 🥺 The balloons were unlike anything we've seen before, felt so lucky to be able to see them in the snow!
Watching all those balloons was truly amazing!! All that snow and cold, but obviously worth it. When we visited Turkey on holiday a few years back now, we found the people to be very friendly too. Watching you guys there has made us decided to go back this year for another holiday!! Thanks for sharing and stay safe in all that snow and cold!!
It was so magical! I think it’s probably the best time to see Cappadocia - covered in a dusting of snow. So amazing that you’re going back to Turkey after watching the videos, this makes us so happy! Whereabouts will you be heading? 💛
@@OverlandingSophia We stayed in Icmeler last time and this time we are going to Lara Beach, Antalya. Its a package holiday though as we aren't brave enough like you two, to take our motorhome down that far. However the week before we are taking the motorhome over to Amsterdam for a few days.;)
@@daveeldridge117 Ah we love Amsterdam! To be fair, Antalya is a long way to drive your motor home, as we’re finding out 😂 Happiest of travels to you 💛✨
Wow truly amazing ❤️ it looks like an amazing adventure and place to visit!
Thanks so much Andrew, it was breathtaking! Definitely one for the bucket list 💛
STUNNING SNOWY CAPPADOCIA ..
Ah amazing! We love those two! 🥰
Love this video, jeez it looked frèezing! Thankfully you had a back up water tank. We hope to go to Cappadocia one day it looks amazing. Keep up the good work guys ❤x
Thank you guys 💛 It was sooo cold!! But worth every icicle... the balloons in Cappadocia were simply magic. Couldn't recommend it enough, just make sure your diesel heater works 😉 Love you both, just catching up on your new build! xx
Wow, what a fabulous vlog. The hot air balloons looked amazing. Thanks for sharing with us all xx
Thank you for watching Tricia! Appreciate the love and support 💕
It's so interesting to see you in winter weather, I really thought you traveled in the south to avoid really cold weather, boy was I wrong. 😂
Also the drone shots are fantastical! Straight up pulled from a phantasy realm. Those shots really have screensaver/wallpaper potential 😂
What a wonderful episode, love you guys 💕xx
We also thought we travelled south to avoid the cold 😂 But Turkey had other plans! To be honest, we now think winter has to be the best time to visit Cappadocia. It was so unbelievably magical! Sending lots of love xxx 💞
Kapadokya müthiş bir yer, karda dahada güzel oluyormuş meğer, harika çekimler, büyük bir keyifle izledim, yeni videolarınızı bekliyoruz.
Çok teşekkür ederim. Kapadokya karda çok güzel - bu kadar büyülü olmasını beklemiyorduk! 💞
Wow, this is incredible. Seeing the balloons over the magically scenery looked unreal, so beautiful x
It was one of the most magical sights we've ever seen! The snow just made everything look like a fantasy world! 🧚♂️
Simply well done and thank you for sharing your wonderful experience. Be safe.
You're more than welcome Muzzo! Thank you for joining us! 💛
Probably the one of the best Cappadocia shot ever if it is not the best one.
Well that's a huge compliment, thank you! The sunrise and the balloons did most of the work 😋
Breathtaking footage 🤩
Thank you Louise! The balloons were an incredible sight 🤩
OMG Scout 5:04 What a lucky pup. Great vid guys, well done.
What a different life he has now! 🥰 🥰 And thanks so much, one of our favourite weeks in a long time!
I think the place where snow suits best is Cappadocia,as if out of a fairy tale,The contrast of nature is perfect.You also took excellent shots.Thanks :))
Thank you so much Serdar 💕 Totally agree - Cappadocia in the snow was like a fantasy world - so magical! Feeling very lucky we got to experience such magic!
Cappadocia is an amazing place, I have been twice and love it 😍 We have a Turkish rescue as well. BTW which vet did you use in Greece for the passport?
It's so beautiful isn't it! Thought it might be over-hyped but I don't think its possible to do justice to the place until you see it 🤩 Cant remember the specific name of the vet but it was one in Panorama near Thessaloniki. Give your Turkish rescue a belly rub from us 🐾 💕
This video will definitely be the best seller of the whole trip, everything is so good
Ah thank you 💛 It's been one of the best weeks of our trip so far 🥰
Fantastic filming - what a fabulous time you’re having! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Thank you for watching Lizzie! It was such a magical week, going to take some topping!
❤ GR8 VID ❤ LOVED IT ❤
Caravan'ing with friends can be so much fun. I happen to caravan full-time with my son, and this weekend, 2 more friends are joining us. We seem to BBQ more, drink more beer, and do more tequila shots when we caravan with friends.
Absolutely magic,,we are spellbound by your vlogs,so thinking you...we want to make Turkey and following with interest.. Jim'n'Sue
Hey Jim and Sue! Thank you, that means so much to hear. The balloons really were spellbinding! ✨
It looks so beautiful with all the snow 😍
Wasn't it just! Made it 100x more magical 😍
Great video! Please continue making them! I love your channel 😍
Ah thank you so much! We have no plans to stop making videos anytime soon 😍
That Dish/soup is called shurba in some countries, hearty food especially in winter
Ah okay! Thank you for sharing that, it was MUCH needed on that cold, snowy day!
Excellent! I loved the way the balloons in fast-forward looked like jellyfish bobbing about! Did Ben earn a commission on his sellable pottery piece?! 😁
They're so funny bobbing around! And then the one at the end just disappears upwards 😂 No unfortunately Ben didn't earn a commission, but he did get offered a job 😂
@@OverlandingSophia 😂 The man has skillz - something of a career path, maybe, if you stay in Turkey for even longer than expected...?!
Wahnsinn. Wir wünsch Euch einen schönen Tag. Liebe Grüße Siri and Uwe
Muhteşemsiniz. Kapadokya da öyle, sizlerde.
Çok naziksin, teşekkürler! Kapadokya büyülü bir yer 💛
A beautiful video. Started watching you two,and the dogs, having found you through Philly and Keely. Looking forward to further videos.
Love this! Thanks so much Ian, we love that crazy pair 💕 Two weeks wasn’t enough with them! Hope you enjoy the videos 🥰💛
Just stunning! Well worth the detour, and the people you are meeting are as beautiful as the scenery, Also are Vanlifers being sponsored by Austin Powers this week- John and Mandy made a reference too in their latest video!!!!
Completely! The Turkish people have made this trip for us. You can find natural beauty in a lot of places but to find such kindness and hospitality is a rare thing 💛
Great video guys, feel like it was a dream. Can’t wait to do this one day soon. Need to keep all your recommendations. So awesome so alive. A big thank you
Thank you so much June 🙏 It felt really dreamlike and magical watching the balloons in the sunrise. Hope you make it there one day! 💕
Hi ya Chesca Ben River Scout another amazing🤩🤩 video and the adventure just continues, snow always makes the views stunning, but unfortunately I don’t even like our relatively mild winters so the cold is definitely not for me. Thanks for sharing stay safe cheers from a 24deg C Sunday evening in QLD Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Well, we're not usually a fan of the cold but when it comes with views and experiences like this... it's hard to say no! Enjoy your lovely 24 degree weather while I go and walk the dogs in the snow! 😆 💛
@@OverlandingSophia ❤️
Great video again love valley looked LIKE ASPARAGUS tips lol you went from dry warm to snow -10 no way sorry we like the warm but it looked like you enjoyed your selves, see you again next week stay safe michael & Kim xx
Haha thanks guys 💛 It was a good test of how well we built Sophia to see if she would keep us warm! And yes, asparagus tips 😉 xx
Beautiful video you guys never had seen pictures in Cappadocia with snow very beautiful. Planning my trip there in April. Wish you good luck with your amazing tours.
Thank you so much Maria 💛 We never knew winter in Cappadocia would be so beautiful! I'm sure you'll have an amazing time when you get here xx
Hi Guys, glad all going well. Love the balloons, great filming looks surreal. All our van is being used for at the moment is for one of us to isolate in with Covid. Still plenty of time to catch up on You Tube videos. and do repairs and upgrades.
Don't know if you've ever watched any of Itchy Boots videos? I know you were thinking of crossing Africa. Well she has managed it on her own on her motorbike during Covid pandemic and is now crossing South America. I know its not a camper van but the travel aspect, footage and the people she meets are fantastic. See what you think. Hope to be back out there soon.
Ah hopefully it won't be too long before your van is an adventure wagon again! And yes, we are big fans of Itchy Boots - watch her without fail! Luckily she managed to do Africa before the war in Ethiopia erupted - ironically it isn't covid that's stopping our trip, but the closure of Ethiopia borders due to war, meaning our route south is blocked. But we're loving following her adventures through SA. She's an absolute rockstar 🌟
Amazing. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome, thank you so much for watching 😊 🙏
I'm glad we don't have. Snow ❄️ like. That back in the UK. But hope you both are having a great time x
It was pretty crazy! Lots of fun though 😃
Wooow you have seen incredible beautiful views And delicious Turkish food you are going great have a nice Holidays
We really have! Turkey has completely spoilt us. Cappadocia was pure magic ✨ 💛
That was superb thanks you martyn and Julie love all xxx
Thank you for watching guys, always appreciate your support 💕 xx
@@OverlandingSophia you two always make us laugh in a nice way love martyn and Julie xxxx
Your footage of the balloons. Wow! Mesmerising. Have fun.😄
Thank you James! 🥰 It was honestly so magical, one of those pinch me moments!
Thats great when you speeded up the shots of the ballons, looked amazing
Cheers Del, can you believe theres 100 more balloons that go up in the summer months! 🤯
Wow, wow, wow, the balloon shots were just amazing
The beauty of that sunrise and the snow! It was like looking at a different planet 😍
Welcome to Türkiye🇹🇷😊👍have a nice Holiday, Have a good a trip🙏
Thank you so much! It’s almost the end of our time here! 6 months has gone by so quickly 💛
Wow, to see those beautiful hot air balloons with that backdrop. Looked spectacular on screen but in person, it must have been amazing. Loved the scenes of you all creating your pots, well done - like the Ghost pottery scenes lol. Have a fab week and I hope that your pipes are unfrozen now. Take care, lovelies. x ps. the generosity of the Turkish people seems second to none.
The balloons were literally mesmerising! The colours of the sunrise on the snow too... it was something else. Such a special week and as always, made even more special by the Turkish people. They know how to make you feel welcome 🥰 xx
thanks so much very best vlog best life good day chesca👍👍👍
Thank you Mesut! 💛
I will continue to watch and learn for our own big tour to Turkey. It goes from Germany via Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Iran to Turkey to our HOME.
Wow, we are so jealous!! What an incredible trip 😍 Hope you have an amazing time!
Beautiful, magical, stunning 👌🤗🌨️❄️☃️
Thanks Juliet 💕 The balloons were out of this world!
…k, with the balloons it really was Narnia…pure magic vibes 🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈
Wasn't it just! Felt like being on a different planet 😍
Harika bir video olmuş emeğinize sağlık yüzünüz hep gülsün Türkiyemizin her bir bölgesi ayrı bir güzel ulkemiz size hep mutluluklar getirsin inşallah 👍🙏
Çok teşekkür ederim. Şimdiye kadar Türkiye'nin her bölgesinde o kadar çok güzellik bulduk ki, keşfedilmeyi bekleyen büyüleyici bir ülke 💛
Amazing!
One of your best videos, loved it ! 👍
Aw yeah this is amazing to hear, thank you Vincent 🥰