EXPLORING EPHESUS | How to Avoid the Crowds!

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  • @tinglelingaling6
    @tinglelingaling6 6 років тому +159

    I am just sitting here in tears. Watching you both grow and enjoy makes my heart happy. I have health issues and can not travel. Seeing all of these places through your eyes is amazing. Thank you so much from those of us who will never get to those places. Love you both.

    • @KaraandNate
      @KaraandNate  6 років тому +28

      I'm in tears just reading this! Thank you❤

    • @yolandarichard2299
      @yolandarichard2299 5 років тому +10

      I am the same. I have health issues and can’t travel like that. I am so enjoying seeing everywhere you are going.

    • @eileenshea9564
      @eileenshea9564 4 роки тому +11

      I too have tears in my eyes. I was a traveler before a drunk driver put me in a wheelchair many years ago. Kara and Nate produce such wonderful videos. They are my absolute favorite. I really feel like I'm there. I especially love this one for the biblical significance. God bless them and may they continue to create informative videos and have great success in life.

  • @AnneEWilliamson
    @AnneEWilliamson 6 років тому +131

    "I'm gonna touch all the marble!" - Kara, 2018. I think Kara is excited...I'm not sure. Note to self, get up really early to see ancient ruins. Amazing video, as always!

    • @paulcaswell2813
      @paulcaswell2813 Рік тому

      As someone qualified in Ancient History, I've never actually touched any of the stonework (floors apart, obviously), except for academic reasons. I once brushed past a wall in Ephesus and even now still feel guilty...

  • @annescholl420
    @annescholl420 3 роки тому +5

    I pray that I will be able to walk where the Apostles walked and where Paul was preaching! Absolutely amazing! Reading the book of Ephesian is definitely a must! You are showing so many great footage! 🙏✝️🙏

  • @marthieb9117
    @marthieb9117 6 років тому +8

    1 corinthians 13 is such a beautiful verse, i’m glad you included it! ❤️ i’m in high school and currently taking multiple ap history classes; watching your videos about egypt and turkey have genuinely been so helpful in placing what happened in a modern perspective! love what rick steves said- imagining the tourists in togas really gives you an idea of how populated these ancient cities would have been!!

  • @danilaselva
    @danilaselva 6 років тому +16

    My husband and I had the same experience at Ephesus. Ephesus was a port of call on our cruise. We opted for a private tour that picked us up at 7:30am (cheaper than you would think to get a private tour as opposed to booking through the cruise line and being on a huge group tour). We were at the archeological site by 8:00 and it was just us, our guide and ALL THE CATS until about 9am! Such an amazing place!!!!

    • @nafimh4742
      @nafimh4742 6 років тому +1

      Danielle McGrath Hi with whom you did the private your?

    • @BeautifulGood713
      @BeautifulGood713 5 років тому

      Great idea. I’m so doing this next time in Turkey 👌🏽

    • @Maya-ig9kx
      @Maya-ig9kx Рік тому

      What private your was that, may I ask?

  • @VolpeWhereAreYou
    @VolpeWhereAreYou 6 років тому +9

    we agree! the struggle to wake up is real but SOOOOOOO worth it

  • @hw9454
    @hw9454 6 років тому +32

    What an experience! To have Ephesus all to yourselves. Amazing. Love this vlog so much because of the historical significance and ties to Paul. Thank you for including 1Cor13!

  • @iqbalrather4292
    @iqbalrather4292 6 років тому +12

    Turkey is a must visit place. Thanks for this video.

  • @amandasuedmeyer1796
    @amandasuedmeyer1796 6 років тому +33

    I’m so happy you guys put that bible verse on the end 😊 ( even though it always makes me cry 😉) 💜

  • @estherstrong8028
    @estherstrong8028 6 років тому +11

    Thanks for including some historical facts with your tour!

  • @suzieqtify
    @suzieqtify 6 років тому +6

    I knew you would love the Turkish food and especially the bread, everything is so fresh there. Great vlog thanks 😁

  • @GabrielTravelerVideos
    @GabrielTravelerVideos 6 років тому +16

    Yeah, they had nice pots, lol. I'm not convinced that Kara was actually impressed by the toilet situation. So many funny moments in this one. Fascinating history, didn't realize it was the second most important Roman city and that it had previously been Greek. By the way I'm right nearby, currently on Samos island in Greece and you can see Turkey from here. Very tempting to go there!

    • @KaraandNate
      @KaraandNate  6 років тому +4

      Haha glad you liked it Gabe! You should totally go!!!! One of our new favorite countries ❤️❤️❤️

    • @GabrielTravelerVideos
      @GabrielTravelerVideos 6 років тому +5

      Yeah I spent three weeks in Turkey in 2009, but didn't go to Ephesus. Cappadocia is one of my favorite places. I want to go back to make some better videos. Have fun!

  • @MilDarkAngel
    @MilDarkAngel 6 років тому +64

    Ephesus blew my mind! I remember thinking "OMG Paul walked this same roads while writing the bible" the entire day haha Beautiful vlogs y'all!!

    • @TuAFFalcon
      @TuAFFalcon 6 років тому +3

      Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) has Roman ruins too, Hierapolis.

    • @BeautifulGood713
      @BeautifulGood713 5 років тому +1

      I went on a group tour of Turkey. Would love to go back & hire a guide to take advantage of chances like this. An empty Ephesus would’ve been amazing 🙏🏽🙌🏽

    • @JaredHassell
      @JaredHassell 4 роки тому

      Paul started a riot there, too. :)

    • @1603shadow
      @1603shadow 4 роки тому

      Would love to visit one day, sit in the amphitheater & image Paul preaching to the Episians. He was bringing so many citizens to Jesus that the craftsman that sold idols noticed a drop in there business. They complained loudly causing a riot.

  • @tishbryant9973
    @tishbryant9973 6 років тому +10

    Good morning from Chicago! So glad to see a notification from you this morning. Kara's enthusiasm makes smile!

  • @dianebarnes7779
    @dianebarnes7779 3 роки тому

    11:05 You two shine. Much love to you, Kara & Nate.

  • @normansklar9034
    @normansklar9034 6 років тому +1

    you two are such a pleasure to watch, the joy that kara brings justs makes you smile. and you too have your own special charm, a very nice couple enjoying their travels, thanks for sharing

  • @heathershobe3694
    @heathershobe3694 6 років тому +12

    This place was amazing! I love when y’all share history facts! It just blows my mind to think you walked on the same ground as Paul and Mary🤯
    So happy y’all do what you do!!!! Thank you!!
    Stay you 😘

  • @klarachiamarsi5935
    @klarachiamarsi5935 6 років тому +1

    Glad that you started to include more info about places (like history etc). IMHO getting knowledge is the most important and most satisfying part of travelling!

  • @jaydenwoods208
    @jaydenwoods208 6 років тому +34

    You guys are making me want yo go to everywhere in the world and just explore every inch of it. Like i never reslly wanted to go here and now im like WOAH TAKE ME.

    • @JustCallMeAnnie
      @JustCallMeAnnie 6 років тому

      Jayden Woods I agree! 😍

    • @Dermot_G
      @Dermot_G 9 місяців тому

      Did you go yet? I hope you are doing well, travel is 😊

  • @suziclark4244
    @suziclark4244 6 років тому +39

    Rick Steves is my travel guru! For Dubrovnik, he recommended viewing the crowds as a modern version of what the city used to be like. Several hundred years ago, they were selling fish, and now they're selling souvenirs. But they're still selling and buying and trading. It made the crowds much more bearable. :)

    • @PrimorisOrdo
      @PrimorisOrdo 6 років тому +4

      No offense to Kara and Kate but Rick Steves still has the best travelling channel, even after all these years.

    • @KaraandNate
      @KaraandNate  6 років тому +6

      Isn’t he the best?!❤️

  • @dbcdenver7
    @dbcdenver7 6 років тому +5

    Awesome video! One of my favorite scriptures!

  • @nyonyopraia
    @nyonyopraia 6 років тому +2

    Totally super agree to get up early while traveling. The feeling when you beat the tourist crowd is priceless.

  • @BackDownSouth
    @BackDownSouth 6 років тому +8

    Good Morning.....5:20AM, Another 12 minutes and 48 seconds to start my day before getting ready for the kidlets. Well, hormone raging high-schoolers that is. But good teenagers, all the same, that are taking a college level course so I gotta keep up my game....But there is always time to relax and watch K&N. Thanks Guys....
    5:40AM, Just finished watching the video. We covered social inequities in the ancient world (Rome and Greece, and others) last week. I am SO going to share this video with my students. The architecture will supplement my lessons perfectly. Thank you so much for doing the early rising thing. It makes using these for my class much better.
    Again fellow Nashville native here...

  • @juliemcgugan1244
    @juliemcgugan1244 3 роки тому +1

    I ADORED Ephesus in Turkey! Would love to go back and am now living a lot closer (Singapore versus Cyprus.)

  • @Victorialmeyer
    @Victorialmeyer 6 років тому +6

    Editing totally on point!!! Faith, hope and love, but the greatest of these is....LOVE YOUR VIDEO's!!

  • @Mamabear2927
    @Mamabear2927 4 роки тому +1

    I love how much you both appreciate every culture you come across!

  • @camerontravel
    @camerontravel 6 років тому +2

    Great video! We aren’t morning people in the least, but have founds it’s almost always the best time for touristy places and makes for great photos!

  • @ToriMcAllister
    @ToriMcAllister 6 років тому +8

    I love that y'all are so unashamed of your faith. It's very inspiring, especially for a huge community like UA-cam! And as usual, amazing vlog!

  • @Trevmeistr
    @Trevmeistr 6 років тому +3

    Fantastic that you have the site to yourselves.

  • @MichaelSmith-yr1qv
    @MichaelSmith-yr1qv 6 років тому +5

    That's so cool! I'm reading the book of Acts right now in which Ephesus is mentioned several times. To see that kind of history would be an awesome experience! 😃

  • @SG-zk5fn
    @SG-zk5fn 6 років тому +6

    I love how positive and fun you are, and thank you for spreading God’s word, Kara and Nate! 💕

  • @zeco1985
    @zeco1985 6 років тому

    0:15 lol... haha i love her even more with every passing vlog..

  • @gingerleegirl6697
    @gingerleegirl6697 6 років тому +2

    I love your videos, keep up the awesome work. Always in my prayers.

  • @OkieJames
    @OkieJames 6 років тому +30

    I love all the Christian info.. makes me smile.. y'all are so amazing!!!

    • @ahhitskatie9094
      @ahhitskatie9094 6 років тому +1

      James and Travis In Oklahoma Agreed! Can’t wait for their Jordan vlogs in a few weeks 😍

  • @sammysalvatore9446
    @sammysalvatore9446 6 років тому +1

    Waiting for this video for ever ... your perspective of showing the place is the best

  • @JaredHassell
    @JaredHassell 4 роки тому

    Jared in Nashville, TN July 2020: Paul started a riot here in Ephesus. Acts 19:23, when he said the Ephesians had to abandon Artemis of the Ephesians. Love that story, and that's exactly where it happened. Thanks for this video!

  • @ladymc2021
    @ladymc2021 3 роки тому

    This is great! Totally loved it and the humor! Loved the kitty's! So adorable! So hilarious as Kara reminded me of the actress Meg Ryan in the movie French Kiss, whe. She was with the main guy actir in France walking down the tiny alley ways yelling "Ughhh Wow! Will you just look at this?!! Gorgeous! beautiful! Wish you were here!!" LOL 😆

  • @dsy1081
    @dsy1081 6 років тому +3

    Ephesus is my favorite Roman ruins ever. I would love to go back. These pesky military travel restrictions are really crimping my travel style.
    Also - my husband and I just got back from the Faroes and driving around the ring road in Iceland. Our last day, we went snorkeling in Silfra. Did the first group to beat the line (waking up early!), and it was the most fantastic way to end the trip - so thanks for making a vlog about it! Never would have done it otherwise.

  • @the_oslovian
    @the_oslovian 4 роки тому

    Sooooo happy to see you this excited about architecture and history! This is me every time I see an old building 😉

  • @moanica
    @moanica 6 років тому +10

    Ephesus is such a special place! It was definitely worth getting up super early and skipping breakfast!

    • @jilllangman9343
      @jilllangman9343 3 роки тому

      We always buy bananas the day before we explore early. They dont take up much room in our daypacks.

  • @Psychphuq
    @Psychphuq 6 років тому +1

    Thankyou for getting up early so we can appreciate the stillness and scenic nature of places (along with Kara's excitement)... :)

  • @cindy-ml7vo
    @cindy-ml7vo 6 років тому +4

    I hope you guys will be the cool Aunt and Uncle. Keep having fun and making great videos :)

  • @FoodandFootprints
    @FoodandFootprints 6 років тому +2

    Ephesus is beautiful! Amazing how you had it to yourselves. Remember that “Genuine Fake Watches” sign from visiting in 2011 haha

  • @SiegfriedDeniz
    @SiegfriedDeniz 6 років тому +3

    went there many times, Ephesus! Love it! Mary lived on the mountain Koressos, you have little house there. But they are not sure about it. But is great it's history 😀

  • @FireCracker3240
    @FireCracker3240 6 років тому +6

    This is one of my absolute favorite ruins. Besides being stunningly beautiful, the historical value is unreal! BOOKS! You never really think of _where_ the first book was made; we just use them and take them for granted. I loved getting to see that place, unspoiled by the throngs of tourists. Thank you for sacrificing your sleep, morning coffee, and breakfast for us. ❤

    • @KaraandNate
      @KaraandNate  6 років тому +1

      The books bit blew my mind!!!! And you are most welcome 😉❤

    • @FireCracker3240
      @FireCracker3240 6 років тому

      😊 ❤ 😊 ❤ 😊

  • @elsalisa146
    @elsalisa146 4 роки тому

    I love your videos! So glad you survived that mishap with the rainstorm. I am in awe of beautiful and charming you are together. I think with everything you’ve accomplished with your experience. You should give us all you tips for a beautiful relationship.

  • @monihernandez28
    @monihernandez28 5 років тому

    This is astonishing !!! Thank u so much for this video. This is going to my travel wishlist!!!

  • @vitalijavelyviene1858
    @vitalijavelyviene1858 6 років тому +5

    Oh, guys! You should work on TV Discover Chanel! Love your travel stories very very much! Nicely done! Just perfect ! You are the best! ❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏

  • @severinefernandes5372
    @severinefernandes5372 6 років тому

    beautiful ruins...been here last July. thanks for sharing Kara and Nate

  • @thewanderinghen5442
    @thewanderinghen5442 6 років тому +13

    Love that verse. Our pastor said it at our wedding. ❤💏❤

  • @Croaghaun71
    @Croaghaun71 5 років тому

    You guys amaze me! Thank you so very much for sharing your journeys. You're both a source of joy and inspiration for so many. Blessings to you both, wherever your paths take you. 💕

  • @andrewb4556
    @andrewb4556 6 років тому

    Hi Kara and Nate Loving you're work and vlogs! Ephesus is on the bucket list.

  • @manohar271
    @manohar271 6 років тому +1

    I have been waiting for your video for a long time .. every morning 1st that i do is to check the notification to see if your video is up.... You guys have such positive energy complementing each other every moment .. I wish you guys keep doing this and we love you ..and now i am gona watch this video ....

  • @loonydan
    @loonydan 6 років тому +2

    Another great vid, thanks guys!

  • @ch17ly
    @ch17ly 6 років тому +2

    OMG u 2.......that was spectacular!!! Good choice getting up early. How different is it b4 all those tourists show up. And can I say how lovely it is watching u with the kitties. Remember day 4 of EBC. U were in Namche and watching a movie and Kara said "i dont really like cats that much" with a kitty on her lap...........now look at u!!!!! Love it 😀

  • @kerryclifford8706
    @kerryclifford8706 6 років тому +2

    Wow a lot has been uncovered since I have been. I remember this really blew my mind at the time. That was 30 years ago lol happy to see it through your lens guys . Great vlog. Keep up the great work! 🙏🏻❤️

  • @chengvictor7842
    @chengvictor7842 6 років тому +1

    Great video! Thanks for making it!

  • @redlife1176
    @redlife1176 6 років тому +1

    Great info about Paul..... thanks for sharing.

  • @travia6688
    @travia6688 6 років тому +7

    8:29 that's the exact same cat I saw when I went to Ephesus, I'm so excited for pammukale!

  • @marcusblack9171
    @marcusblack9171 6 років тому +2

    thanks for not placing an ad in the middle of the video!!

  • @andyandkirstie
    @andyandkirstie 6 років тому +2

    We laughed so much at 'OK, now walk normally' . I said the exact same thing to my GF when filming our last video! Great vlog guys.

  • @Anitadreams5662
    @Anitadreams5662 3 роки тому

    This video was so amazing! I cried so much. I can’t wait to go to this place and I will definitely get there early.

  • @dreamyeyes42
    @dreamyeyes42 6 років тому +1

    TOTALLY with you guys on the whole idea of waking up super early to get to places before anyone else!! So much more enjoyable without crowds!!

  • @marinacursi5043
    @marinacursi5043 4 роки тому

    You two are living my deans, thank you , thank you for sharing so much. This place hit me. So many lives lost in building this..i’m Italian my father is from Sicily but he always said I needed to come here cause of the history,

  • @strangerzproductions1551
    @strangerzproductions1551 4 роки тому

    Amazing footage, seriously. Always love your videos and your personalities.
    Your guys' Turkey series helped us out so much in planning our trip. Regarding this particular vlog, everything from knowing to fly into Izmir to see Ephesus, knowing to hide the tripods, the safety around our vehicle and where to park it outside the archaeological site. Thank you! Sorry I kinda used this to plan our trip. We were just in Turkey in February and loved it. The people were amazing, the food was delicious. Stay healthy!

  • @bw5911
    @bw5911 2 роки тому

    Grandpa!?! LOL! Maybe...dad. Poor Rick. Great video and love following this series. You guys are wonderful!

  • @Xes_Zki
    @Xes_Zki 6 років тому +2

    Ephesus is amazing! Lovely cat 😻

  • @dragonmac1234
    @dragonmac1234 6 років тому +3

    Excited Kara is so adorable (and thankfully we haven't had any more jump scares from her :P). I think it is a good idea to get to tourist spots before they arrive, it always gives me some idea of what the place was like when the original inhabitants were around.

  • @kpdowd4221
    @kpdowd4221 6 років тому +1

    My history lesson for the day! Thanks.

  • @emilyjorgenson9911
    @emilyjorgenson9911 6 років тому +2

    It’s funny how things are sometimes, the moral of the vlog was get up early which is exactly why I am watching your video right now as I’m trying to get up earlier then my normal.

  • @brittanymartin6260
    @brittanymartin6260 6 років тому +1

    I love Ephesus! So glad I could relive it vicariously through you guys!!! :)

  • @truthnlie
    @truthnlie 6 років тому +2

    Yes that was amazing.. 😂😂 kara on fire right from the beginning..👍👍💓

  • @stu160173
    @stu160173 6 років тому +2

    That is mindblowing!

  • @leventtulay8786
    @leventtulay8786 4 роки тому

    I started to watch you guys omg i am addicted to you two
    You guys are the best 👍

  • @gracellecespedes9804
    @gracellecespedes9804 6 років тому

    Amazing blog guys.. i also learned a lot from your facts.. cant wait to see more of you both

  • @kuzu00
    @kuzu00 6 років тому +11

    You guys should also visit south-eastern Turkey! It is the cradle of civilization, Mesopotamia, and historically and culturally absolutely amazing! It will also showcase how diverse Turkey is bc it is totally different than west Turkey. But sadly it is often overlooked by travel youtubers and most of them never go there :(

    • @KaraandNate
      @KaraandNate  6 років тому +2

      We hope to go back there one day!

    • @kuzu00
      @kuzu00 6 років тому

      @@KaraandNate yay that's great to hear! Maybe next time south-eastern Turkey will be on the list :)

    • @97dsmbishi
      @97dsmbishi 6 років тому +2

      And the food as well...that'll bring 'em back. But, there's much of W. Turkey that they missed as well. Also the Karadeniz (Black Sea/North Turkey) region...huge country, so much to see. I'm not sure if they make it to Ankara...but since Anitkabir (the final resting place of Ataturk who is the founding father of Turkey) is there...perhaps they did?

  • @courtknees
    @courtknees 6 років тому

    so beautiful... how great you had the whole place to yourself (in the beginning)! also love that outfitt girl!! thank you guys for keeping us enlightened and entertained 😁😎

  • @melisbaz
    @melisbaz 4 роки тому

    Excellent vlog, y’all. Ephesus is where I learned to become a photographer, I went to several concerts in that amphitheater (including Sting!) and visited often growing up. I grew up in Izmir so this makes me homesick, but in a good way.

  • @omaarmubarak5936
    @omaarmubarak5936 6 років тому +4

    Really love you guys♡ All the way from Kenya. ..

  • @JesusistheLambofGod
    @JesusistheLambofGod 4 роки тому

    I just arrived!!! This video inspired me to come here. wooo hooo

  • @crBudgetWatches
    @crBudgetWatches 6 років тому +1

    Had the same great experience in Prague without planning it. Our bus arrived from Poland at 5 am. We watched sunrise on the river, walked the city and to the palaces just a newlywed couple talking pictures, it was amazing. Then coming back at 9 it was flooded with people.
    G it

  • @safaeouabbou7438
    @safaeouabbou7438 6 років тому +8

    New video !!! Now let me watch it, I'm sure it'll be amazing as usual

  • @brookeyool
    @brookeyool 5 років тому

    Ha ha! I loved the "genuine fake watches", too! And the sales guys shouted that out with such seriousness...

  • @nauxihs8978
    @nauxihs8978 6 років тому

    I went to Ephesus a year ago and it was beautiful! i also touched the same kitty as you did at 6:33

  • @sujoycityofjoy9039
    @sujoycityofjoy9039 6 років тому

    So nice of you to cover such a beautiful historical place !!
    Keep going guys !!👌👍

  • @brownchairphotography
    @brownchairphotography 6 років тому +1

    So cool seeing you guys on those empty streets!

  • @milonisheth8223
    @milonisheth8223 2 роки тому

    Hi Kara,
    I really liked your entire look on this trip.. please share details of your backpack and sandals

  • @maricamarx5909
    @maricamarx5909 6 років тому +3

    I lovee watching your videos! You are living my all time dream for when i grow up! Any tips on how to archieve this??💕😍 pleaseeee😊💜💛💓

  • @danieljordan2080
    @danieljordan2080 6 років тому +2

    Y'all are awesome and make wonderful videos, I also really appreciate the bible verse it's such an important verse! Keep it up and I can't wait to see where else you will take us next in your vlogs.

  • @stephaniegruenberg7044
    @stephaniegruenberg7044 4 роки тому

    Lol, "I'm gonna touch all the marble!" The ruins look amazing!!

  • @PranavViswanathan
    @PranavViswanathan 6 років тому +1

    omg visiting pamukkale has always been a dream of mine. hopefully ill be able to go one day.

  • @folkharmonica
    @folkharmonica 4 роки тому

    When we lived in Istanbul , we spent our spring breaks touring Turkey. Your videos of Turkey bring back memories . I was only 10 years old , but my parents were crazy about this country.

  • @AnnaAnna-zi8ri
    @AnnaAnna-zi8ri 2 роки тому

    This is such a fantastic video!

  • @jaydenwoods208
    @jaydenwoods208 6 років тому +1

    You guys are inspiring me so much you have no idea🖤

  • @robinsparkles4046
    @robinsparkles4046 6 років тому +1

    Great vlog, love u guys ❤️

  • @silverlxt4251
    @silverlxt4251 6 років тому +1

    Amazing quality video

  • @sinemguzel-yldrm8353
    @sinemguzel-yldrm8353 6 років тому +2

    I just love how excited you are for Ephesus guys. I can understand how you feel because I was the same when I first saw the Ephesus. Otherwordly experience, right? *.*

  • @rpcnmt
    @rpcnmt 6 років тому

    We totally love you guys and can’t get enough of your vlogs. I do feel the need to let you know that Rick Steve’s is only 63, you guys are making us 40 year olds feel ancient. lol...safe travels.

  • @dhaneshbalot3357
    @dhaneshbalot3357 6 років тому +3

    Your videos made my day

  • @ElementaryExplorers
    @ElementaryExplorers 6 років тому +1

    What a great idea to download the audio guide by Rick Steves! I didn’t know you could do that - and my crew loves audio tours. And cats. And bible history. And books. Guess we have to put this spot on our list, and get up early!!