Cycling the Balkans - Austria to Turkey by Bike! // A Documentary

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  • Опубліковано 12 гру 2024

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  • @mbtravel7294
    @mbtravel7294 11 місяців тому +24

    Its nice to see all those strangers helping you along the way. Its restoring my faith in humanity.😊

    • @louisaandtobi
      @louisaandtobi  11 місяців тому +1

      Yes, it truly is incredible!

    • @1minotm1
      @1minotm1 10 місяців тому +2

      They are not strangers, they are normal nice people. Hard to find people like them in the "civilised west".

  • @johnfowler4820
    @johnfowler4820 11 місяців тому +17

    This is real film making. It documents reality and human emotions perfectly. I have rarely seen the joy of discovery captured so well.
    Great work.

  • @migzoili7571
    @migzoili7571 5 місяців тому +2

    Both of you are so lucky to see, experience and enjoy the beauty of nature in our world, ride safe always😊🇦🇪

  • @bazasmith
    @bazasmith 11 місяців тому +6

    This was wonderful! And, as much as it took you back - it did me too ... When you started - I had just had heart surgery and was recuperating - I soaked up your travels and couldn't wait for the next post! I've been with you ever since and your travel inspired my own - answering my questions to build my own adventure cycling across Canada - and I did. Your philosophy of just going with the flow, enjoying the slow pace and showing us your trials as much as your highs and soaking in as much of local flavour and friendliness fuelled my own excitement and I'm sure many others'. It is amazing how your mature as a cycle tourist - shuddering at the hills early on, taking them in stride later; but the moments are amazing when you realize you got where you are ... on a bike. You can only feel such joy when you do what we have done - and that is special. Thank you, again, for taking us with you. Looking forward to your next instalment!

    • @louisaandtobi
      @louisaandtobi  10 місяців тому

      Thank you very much for your kind words! We are glad to hear that you are still enjoying our videos :)

    • @doombardevon6099
      @doombardevon6099 7 місяців тому

      This was a joy to watch, it must have taken a while to edit.
      The views,sounds , images are lovely, you are two talented, gentle souls .
      You have to keep up this great work, cause I have just subscribed.. yippee 😊😊.
      Warm wishes from Devon,UK.

  • @branislavnikolic5722
    @branislavnikolic5722 10 місяців тому +3

    every time when I look at some cycling trips I feel somehow alive ,earlier I hike in the mountains or canoe or boat was on the river danube , but for the first time I felt so free on my first cycling trip in 2022 I traveled from my city to Montenegro in 1220 km, i can't wait for my next bike trip in Georgia this summer, you are awesome and keep inspiring new cyclists.

    • @louisaandtobi
      @louisaandtobi  9 місяців тому

      Yea, cycling really gives you a great sense of freedom, there's almost nothing like it! :)

  • @eivissastef
    @eivissastef 11 днів тому

    Fantastic! Looking into strangers faces all the time. Incredible beautiful faces!

  • @linigen1951
    @linigen1951 11 місяців тому +4

    Great film and really well told, such a story full of interest and above all heart.

  • @PeterKirton-nu9iv
    @PeterKirton-nu9iv Місяць тому

    I have set myself the task of watching all these wonderful videos - it may take some time

  • @KB-sz5zb
    @KB-sz5zb 11 місяців тому +1

    Good to see you again

  • @2wheelsrbest327
    @2wheelsrbest327 11 місяців тому +4

    Thanks for a great recap of your adventure Louisa & Tobi . Happy New Year to you both and safe travels in 2024.

    • @louisaandtobi
      @louisaandtobi  11 місяців тому

      Thank you! Happy New Year to you too :)

  • @keitherskine8572
    @keitherskine8572 11 місяців тому +3

    Excellent documentary! Applaud your courage to set out on such a journey. 😊

  • @francoromano3993
    @francoromano3993 11 місяців тому +1

    Saludos desde Veenzuela,
    gracias por brindarnos nuevos videos, conociendo otra parte de Europa , que poco conociamos. Exito
    Saludos from Venezuela

  • @bertski60
    @bertski60 6 місяців тому +1

    this is a great channel.
    thankyou.

  • @TranceDriver69
    @TranceDriver69 7 місяців тому

    Servus zusammen! Sehr schöne Reisebericht. Sehr schönes Art von erzählen. Die Ruhe und die Gelassenheit die ihr ausstrahlt macht noch mehr Spaß dieses Film zu schauen.Es wirkt so schön auf mich 🙄😊
    Meine nächste Reise geht im Juli von Deutschland, über euren Heimatland nach Ljubljana und weiter nach Ungarn. Ich reise mit meinem Pony, 20 Zoll Klapprad 🚲
    Wünsche euch weiterhin einen sicheren Trip! Vielen Dank fürs mitnehmen!
    Peace and Love to all of us 🙏🏻✌️

  • @arvindc8492
    @arvindc8492 11 місяців тому

    It was beautiful guys. Thanks a lot. ❤

  • @manishjungkunwar5923
    @manishjungkunwar5923 11 місяців тому

    I can not describe in words how I feel after watching your journey, absolutely incredible. Really appreciate those people who helped you in your journey. May the lord always give you happiness. Thank you for taking us on the amazing trip to Europe. Kudos 👏👏

  • @Alvinaeb
    @Alvinaeb 11 місяців тому

    So inspired by the two of you. Your journey around the world has helped me see things with new eyes. I cannot believe I have been watching you for 2 years,

    • @louisaandtobi
      @louisaandtobi  11 місяців тому +1

      It's really nice to hear that we could be of some inspiration! Thank you for still following along :)

  • @lindamoon8981
    @lindamoon8981 3 місяці тому

    Wonderful video of your journey to turkey! Seeing new places and meeting people along the way is what makes a journey special and life changing. Awesome cycling up those mountain passes and through the cities. Thanks for sharing. I look forward to following the rest of your journey!

  • @chrisholt2474
    @chrisholt2474 11 місяців тому +1

    A great film and well done to you both. I have seen all your films since you started, this is a very enjoyable round up of part of the adventure. Both take care and have a great 2024, most of all take care of each other. I look forward to the next film. Kind regards, Chris. 🍻👍👍

    • @louisaandtobi
      @louisaandtobi  11 місяців тому

      Thank you very much! So great to hear that you're still watching every film :)

  • @domo3552
    @domo3552 2 місяці тому

    This is so, so, SO inspiring!! I just love the tempo/mood you share in this film. I quit my job 12 years ago to hike around Europe, and looking for a fresh new adventure I'm thinking of dusting off my 20yrd old MTB which is already kitted out for bikepacking, so now, after being so inspired by your journey I have no excuses and just need to do a little planning and preparation and get on my bike.
    I am so looking forward to the planning, and time spent watching your other films to get me even more
    I take it you utilised the Eurovelo network?
    Thank you again! ❤

  • @ShawNshawN
    @ShawNshawN 7 місяців тому

    Wow! What a trip guys. You must really like having the video to see it again in the future. Really amazing trip.

  • @aldomeroni9629
    @aldomeroni9629 11 місяців тому

    Complimenti, bellissimo!! ciao dall'Italia 🚴🚴‍♂

  • @mikeb1195
    @mikeb1195 11 місяців тому

    Brilliant! Thank you Louisa and Tobi. Good luck with the rest of your journey. Can’t wait for the next video

  • @pandrew3146
    @pandrew3146 11 місяців тому

    Thankyou for sharing 👏 ❤a wonderful adventure 😊

  • @Bernhard20Zoll
    @Bernhard20Zoll 11 місяців тому

    What a beautiful, beautiful video, wonderful, thank you
    38:35 These are the moments when a lot comes across, thank you very much
    2.1.24, I've been driving in the cold for weeks. And it often rains. For that reason alone, the video is a real pleasure. Thank you both, Bernhard
    Somehow this video allowed me to get to know you even more, if I may say so.
    I think Tobi's professional experiences also contributed to the creation of such an excellent video
    It was a great pleasure for me.
    Bernard

    • @louisaandtobi
      @louisaandtobi  10 місяців тому

      Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

  • @marckelly2895
    @marckelly2895 11 місяців тому +5

    Wow! What an amazing adventure you two have been on, you are so inspiring & what you are doing & have done is called living life to the full 👏👏👏 I have been talking about cycling around the world for nearly 30 years now 😬 I am definitely going to cycle around Sri Lanka for one month next year but I just hope I am not too old at 56 ? When I get back from Sri Lanka I will plan a mammoth cycling adventure like the one you two have been on so Thank you for the inspiration 👍

    • @louisaandtobi
      @louisaandtobi  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! The great thing about cycling and bike travel is you are essentially never too old and never to young to do it, as long as you have a reasonable fitness and good attitude towards it. :) All the best on your upcoming tours!

    • @marckelly2895
      @marckelly2895 11 місяців тому

      @@louisaandtobi Thank you for your incouregment 😊👍

  • @rheinking2754
    @rheinking2754 11 місяців тому +1

    Excellent film, very inspirational! I like the way you explain your camping spot decisions. I also cycled up the switchbacks above the Bay of Kotor last summer albeit with an E-MTB. Black mountain is a great place to visit. Schöne Grüße aus Bonn, RK

    • @louisaandtobi
      @louisaandtobi  11 місяців тому

      Thank you :) Liebe Grüße aus Bangkok ;)

  • @robvantoledo
    @robvantoledo 10 місяців тому

    RESPECT what you're doing. Cycling all the countries. Amazing video's. I'm enjoying them all. I hope that you can do this a long long time together. GrüBe aus der Niederlande 😉🇾🇪

  • @DameEdnaBrown
    @DameEdnaBrown 11 місяців тому

    What a wonderful start to your adventures and such bonding between the two of you. Your were lucky your first biking injury wasn't too bad. The kindness of some people you met was heart-warming.

  • @maidbloke
    @maidbloke 11 місяців тому

    Great video! Can't believe how lucky you were with that lovely Warm Showers host who came to see if you were OK! A wonderful journey.

  • @fiets_en_verwonder
    @fiets_en_verwonder 11 місяців тому

    really great movie!, cycling the Balkan is amazing

  • @patadanut71
    @patadanut71 11 місяців тому

    Sarbatori fericite, la multi ani.

  • @markrowe3664
    @markrowe3664 11 місяців тому

    One of your best!! Loved it. May 2024 give you both happiness, kindness, tailwinds, lamingtons (not sure if you will find them) and great coffee! Cheers Mark

    • @louisaandtobi
      @louisaandtobi  11 місяців тому

      Thanks Mark! We hope you have a great 2024 as well :) ...yea, the lamingtons might be tough, but you never know :D

  • @lukecardew
    @lukecardew 7 місяців тому

    Well put together summery of your balkans trip! ♥️ keep up the good work!

  • @timalete
    @timalete 11 місяців тому

    Excellent Video! The best way to start 2024 is with a look back to past adventures. I wish you both the best of future travels to be shared with me.

    • @louisaandtobi
      @louisaandtobi  11 місяців тому

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @Margaret-228
    @Margaret-228 11 місяців тому

    Wow, what beautiful places. Thank you for sharing it ....

  • @MrJx4000
    @MrJx4000 11 місяців тому

    Good retrospect; can't believe it's been 2+ years already. Happy (belated) New Year and keep the videos coming if you'll still be on the road-I could never do it.

  • @jairoribeiro2029
    @jairoribeiro2029 8 місяців тому

    What a epic life adventure, great!

  • @chowter
    @chowter 7 місяців тому

    Haven't seen you two for awhile. Hope all is well. ❤ Hello from beautiful Oregon! ❤

  • @alexk3806
    @alexk3806 8 місяців тому

    Fantastic bit of Filming and editing, I was completely hooked on your story. Great stuff.

  • @trpad8
    @trpad8 11 місяців тому

    Great video once again! Really loved to see you driving by my grandparents house on Korčula! Hope you had a great start into 2024 and can’t wait to see your future cycling travelling videos!

  • @cherylsmith7728
    @cherylsmith7728 9 місяців тому

    Well done. Can't wait for the next film.

  • @maliksince1973
    @maliksince1973 11 місяців тому

    Amazing documentry.

  • @cevatbeyaz847
    @cevatbeyaz847 11 місяців тому

    I am from Türkiye,I liked your edvanture very much.I am improving my English by watching you.Thank you :)

  • @djhollyday7880
    @djhollyday7880 9 місяців тому

    Super. Thanks for filming.

  • @jeffieh
    @jeffieh 8 місяців тому

    Great adventure, well told. Thank you both!

  • @Zh87119
    @Zh87119 11 місяців тому

    Great to watch

  • @annguyen1283
    @annguyen1283 9 місяців тому

    Awesome!!! I wish my wife have the same love with bicycle like you guys

  • @josephascroft4774
    @josephascroft4774 11 місяців тому

    Happy new year to you both, hope you had a great Christmas, it must be amazing seeing so much of Gods creation so close up may God bless you both this new year, I am praying 🙏🏻 for your safety every day, thank you for sharing your story and experience

  • @barrynowne6400
    @barrynowne6400 9 місяців тому

    awesome vidio keep going barry from AUSTRALIA

  • @RickDeckard6531
    @RickDeckard6531 11 місяців тому

    This made very nice viewing on New Year's Day (although the 25 hairpin bends looked like a ride from hell). I look forward to more of your travels in 2024.

  • @captureshare25
    @captureshare25 11 місяців тому

    you guys are amazing wow

  • @marciolprado1
    @marciolprado1 6 місяців тому

    Great trip!

  • @BelloBelvedere
    @BelloBelvedere 9 місяців тому

    Beautiful and wel done !😅

  • @wildirishladdavy7965
    @wildirishladdavy7965 11 місяців тому

    I have watched you from the start and it’s brilliant you are still cycling but my island calls you ☘️🐺☘️

  • @gethappycyclingcampingoutdoors
    @gethappycyclingcampingoutdoors 11 місяців тому

    Only 315 likes and 25 comments? excellent video guys looking forward to watching the rest ✌❤

  • @arcoulant87
    @arcoulant87 11 місяців тому

    Chapeau great video.

  • @shaukatkhan1600
    @shaukatkhan1600 11 місяців тому

    very good bicycle long adventure tour

  • @kazbekulubiev
    @kazbekulubiev 11 місяців тому

    Amazing ...

  • @Tastewithnewdrinks
    @Tastewithnewdrinks 11 місяців тому

    Great video.😍

  • @thejohngalt
    @thejohngalt 11 місяців тому

    The Greek Paramedic warmed my heart. Love from India.

  • @1minotm1
    @1minotm1 11 місяців тому

    Amazing ride

  • @shagoesfar
    @shagoesfar 8 місяців тому

    Ohh I’m sorry sorry you got an injury - less fe can be so unpredictable, glad you pulled through

  • @syedshahidiqbal2022
    @syedshahidiqbal2022 11 місяців тому

    awesome especially Austrian alps

  • @harrylen1688
    @harrylen1688 4 місяці тому +2

    I have friends who Cycling through European Countries. Greece is the most Amazing in Natural Beauty and beyone words their Hospitality!! Those Bikes are oveloaded :) It takes great efforts especially on Hills = Awesome :) Great Video !!!!

  • @Laldinqadir
    @Laldinqadir 11 місяців тому

    awesome❤💯🌹

  • @kulasiriyapa
    @kulasiriyapa 11 місяців тому +1

    Come and visit Sri Lanka, a beautiful country for a bike tour

  • @disiplinadongsiklista640
    @disiplinadongsiklista640 9 місяців тому

    Beautiful countrysides

  • @airwickadventures5297
    @airwickadventures5297 9 місяців тому

    Amazing Place indeed! i cheated and i rented an EMTB. I took the serpentine road and the Old Kotor Fort Trail all the way down. It was an unforgettable experience.

  • @garthgreenup4789
    @garthgreenup4789 9 місяців тому

    Hi, great video! I’m getting lots of great ideas for my upcoming trip from Athens to Germany. Would you mind telling me where that Greek hot spring is? Understood if it’s a secret! 😅

    • @louisaandtobi
      @louisaandtobi  9 місяців тому

      maps.app.goo.gl/FXeHbEBWLwVfb1d37 ;)

  • @tonydownunder5703
    @tonydownunder5703 11 місяців тому

    Nicely put together, Well done. And I can see the little lady getting stronger and stronger by the day 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪
    I am glad you both pissed them guitars off they were a pain in the ass 👍. Thanks for sharing guys 👏👏👏

  • @Bikepacking_sa
    @Bikepacking_sa 9 місяців тому

    What an awesome tour. Are you also planning to come travel down the African continent?

  • @thecyclist9929
    @thecyclist9929 7 місяців тому

    nice video

  • @ngauhungtv9476
    @ngauhungtv9476 7 місяців тому

    Milion like.

  • @wildirishladdavy7965
    @wildirishladdavy7965 11 місяців тому

    How do you fill your fuel bottle with a funnel at the gas station ? How do you do this safely ? Maybe a video on this would be interesting ?

    • @louisaandtobi
      @louisaandtobi  10 місяців тому

      We never actually use a funnel and just really slowly and careful fill up the bottle with the fuel nozzle, in small increments.

  • @benoitdegrace
    @benoitdegrace 8 місяців тому

    At min 45ish… yup you’ve arrived in Greece alright. Getting all that food is a clear sign…

  • @tanwei1931
    @tanwei1931 11 місяців тому

    Is it safe to say that uphill climbs with ~10% gradients or more were common occurrences throughout your around-the-world bicycle tour?

    • @louisaandtobi
      @louisaandtobi  10 місяців тому +1

      ~10% gradients are rather common, yes, but more than that is usually an exception

    • @tanwei1931
      @tanwei1931 10 місяців тому

      All right so I will use that as gauge for training for my Chili tour. I had a few encounters of ~10% gradients when I cycled in Quebec with my 75% loaded bike and it wasn't a very good feeling 😵‍💫. @@louisaandtobi

  • @MimiPet
    @MimiPet 11 місяців тому

    WoW, you made a big tour of the Balkans, but why did you miss Bulgaria? I am little disappointed that you did not visit my native country. Please, next time visit also Bulgaria.😊

  • @Cookboy3857
    @Cookboy3857 8 місяців тому

    Nice lodi take care

  • @jodyssey9921
    @jodyssey9921 8 місяців тому

    I have a plan to buy a sailboat in 2 years and eventually sail around the world but i really just want to ride my bike and i can't do both. So hard to decide what I'm going to do. I watch bike touring and sailing videos every day and neither is helping.😂

  • @Shihabdeenrecreationalcyclist
    @Shihabdeenrecreationalcyclist 11 місяців тому +1

    How do you manage your phone service network

    • @louisaandtobi
      @louisaandtobi  11 місяців тому +1

      In all EU countries you can just use any EU sim card. In non-EU countries we either rely on the wifi at cafes, etc., or buy a local sim card.

  • @tunic
    @tunic 11 місяців тому

    how exactly did you load your bikes in the buses?

    • @louisaandtobi
      @louisaandtobi  10 місяців тому

      We took off the front wheels and were then able to get them into the storage upright.

  • @Tysonnayak
    @Tysonnayak 11 місяців тому

    Hii Louisa &Tobi , Iam Mahesh from India. My dream is to Explore the world adventurously and i decided to explore the world by cycling and iam going to start my journey in this September 2024,,any advice please 😒😒
    Note: Ignore my english (grammar)😊

    • @louisaandtobi
      @louisaandtobi  10 місяців тому

      Hey! The best advice we can give you if you're just starting out is to take small steps, don't push yourself too hard physically or mentally at the beginning, and don't be too frustrated if things don't work out at the beginning. Good luck on your trip!

  • @cheezy-rider
    @cheezy-rider 11 місяців тому

    Have you learned of Thermacell mosquito repellers since your mosquito attack in Albania?

  • @sergeylazarev4569
    @sergeylazarev4569 10 місяців тому +1

    Hey guys, traveling around the world without stepping your foot in Russia ?