Baldy Interviews Itchy Boots
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- Noraly (aka. Itchy Boots) began working in the gold mining industry after studying Geochemistry, but once she got the taste for adventure she sold her house and possessions and bought a motorcycle. For the past five years, she has been riding around from the world. The first leg of her trip started in the Himalayas and continued through the Middle East, Central Asia, Russia, the Caucasus, and the Balkans. She then started a trip from Patagonia to Alaska which is currently paused due to COVID-19. If you do not follow Noraly on her UA-cam channel and blog you are missing out. She is inspiring, courageous and kind and her love of adventure is infectious.
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The reason why I watch Noraly's videos is quite simple. I'm a biker and admire her guts to tackle a massive trip like this all alone. The way she portrays her journey is unique in its simplicity and she has the right touch to keep my attention. Salute and safe travels :)
exactly
I'm glad you were interviewing Noraly.
She was her enthusiastic self and I was hoping it would rub off onto you.
Please be more enthusiastic when you interview
@@maxm7610 I'd much rather see Baldy interview in his own natural way than to try and be something that he's not. That comes through as fake and takes away from the interview itself.
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That's fair.
We all have different expectations
@@maxm7610 Noraly comes off as holding back and superficial to me. That is probably a conscious choice considering she is a woman riding around alone, but as far as ride reports go it's too sanitized and lacks the every day reality, for my taste.
I started watching Itchy Boots a few months ago. The reason she appeals to me is that she shows the road and scenery, she is clean in the sense that she doesn’t cuss, she’s polite and friendly to the people, she isn’t begging for money, she talks to “us”, includes us, she doesn’t “need” attention. She has a great attitude when things might test the best of us. She appreciates the hospitality and the places she stays. She doesn’t act like she’s too good for the accommodations. I bought a 2022 CRF300 Rally last week. I’m taking my MSC next week and hopefully getting my M license the next day. I back packed 50 miles for my 50th birthday during the quarantine. I got to see places pretty much by myself in July 2020, including the Grand Canyon it was empty. Things that will never happen again. People I knew thought the same of me, a mom all by myself hiking in July in the deserts of Arizona. I can’t
wait to take my bike on her first adventure 🎉 got all my gear and getting my gloves today! #ITCHYBOOTS
But Noraly never really goes alone....All of us go along for the ride.....
if she were in America, she could become a rich celebrity. She got the intelligence, looks, smile/laughs, personality, brave and of course a lot of people want to look at those beautiful eyes. Complete package! Love it!
I believe the fact that she chose a Royal Enfield Himalayan that was just becoming global helped a lot of people find her because they were researching the bike. What kept me and many watching her is that she is a natural, she is nice, polite, respectful, curious, and expresses a wonderment of the world around her.
Very true, the Himalayan was an adventure motorcycle that is niche atleast in India. Noraly showed how an adventure motorcycle can be used. But then people kept on watching because of her personality and a feel good vibe to her vlogs.
And she loves children.
Very true
@@arijit276 Agree, that's my case. I found her looking at Himalayan reviews and stayed stick to her videos.
I discovered Itchy Boots by tooling around for reviews of the Himalayan and became a fan because she is who she is.
.NEVER before has this been possible...to travel the world on a motorcycle in the comfort of our homes, thanks to a talented lady (and several others) , HD mini cameras, and UA-cam. As a 73 year old lifelong motorcyclist whose "day" is past, these different travel vlogs are a DREAM, Itchy Boots was the first one I discovered and I watched her first 100+ videos in the first week. AWESOME interview, very interesting...
My mum 76 yrs old cycled (pedel power) across Spain, 1000km in 18 days. so at 73 you are not past it.
@@markmark2080 I shall check that out most certainly. My mum is moving towards E bikes now as it makes carrying kit a lot easier for her and when I travel
With her for me too. She is thinking of a trip to the south of France from Calais on one. ( two batteries for extra “just in case” and a charger of course) We are both impressed with the performance. It’s slowly becoming accepted especially for older folks to use E bikes and I would say to you have a go of one of those if you can. There are a lot to chose from with many easy to use and light enough to handle.
Spain for her was great and she did spend time smelling the roses. October was also cool enough and low tourist density.
Take care.
Netflix should make a series or documentary on her. She is such an amazing woman. Lots of respect for her. : )
No, you don't want those corporate criminals sinking their claws into her work.
@The Old Husky Defintiely it would change everything. One quick observation. Notice Noraly does not ever dress in skimpy bathing suits or other over revealing clothes . If Netflix or other streaming studio got her on contract I guarantee you they would want more skin. I've seen several YT channels that have scantily clad women in them to grab viewers. Noraly has her own self-funded channel that doesn't put any conditions on her travels or her way of traveling through her routes.
@The Old Husky True!
Iv'e seen On Her Bike also.
I’m so glad I found Noralys videos!!! I’m a 65 yr old grandma who worked as a registered nurse, was a single mother and didn’t have time or money to travel until a few years ago. I traveled for a year in my RV. I have really wanted to travel again but have some health problems and can’t now. Her videos have brought me so much joy!
Ride on, virtually or not, an adventurer is an adventurer for life! 💪🏽🏍️💨
Noraly is the most charming and interesting person that i have found on the internet. If not for her this old mans life (me) would be a duller place.
I love her voice and the way laughter bubbles up spontaneously
I like her openness, respect for all the cultures and her curiosity for the entire world! She’s just awesome.
It’s really easy to like Noraly and give her compliments but I’d like to highlight Baldys fantastic and natural way of interviewing.
So wellthought questions that are asked in such a comfortable way.
I enyoyed every second!
♥️Noraly is so lovely Person.i admired her vlogs..Welcome to Lord Mike Key vlog
I have seen a few Itchy Boots interviews and I love Baldy's relaxed style and how open Noraly is in this interview. Best yet.
Baldy's interview is excellent.
Have to agree totally with you, I've not seen Baldy before but much better than some I've seen.
Just seen this video.
What a listener Baldy is. Gifted indeed.
He's very much a people person with such a lovely approach to others.
Thanks Baldy.
I so enjoyed Noraly's responses.
I've watched many of her videos 👍🏼
Never would I have her courage.
Stay safe Noraly. I wish you all you wish for yourself.
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She is just as nice in person. We had the pleasure of riding with her in Oman and she did great.
I guess you were lucky to ride with her she clearly likes to ride alone. You will be the envy of thousands 😉👍
Are you the person that worked with Noraly on her off-road riding skills?
@@Dave-sw2dm I guess so 👍🤝
So glad to read of your personal encounter.... though I am not at all surprised.
@@Dave-sw2dm i think so... This guy's name is Pete and Noraly mentioned that off roader as Peter
So yes could be the same guy.
And now she has over a million subscribers!!! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
I'm from India and who wouldn't love itchy boots. She had been showing us all the beautiful landscapes of the world that she had been there. If it was not of her, I would not have seen any of it that she showed in her video.
Great interview. We are in our 70’s neither my husband and I have been on a motorbike. During the start of lockdown I was flicking through UA-cam and my husband saw ‘Kazakistan’ so we started watching it. We learned so much about the countryside, people and geography of that area that we had to carry on. We were hooked and then went to the first episode and watched it through. Now we have watched both episodes a couple of times. Loved your photography. Noraly’s intelligence, her knowledge of the sciences make the commentary interesting but what stands out the most is her positive attitude and she never complains or whinges which is so very refreshing. We wish you all the very best in your future biking days.
Noraly is simply the best.May God bless her. Go girl go you are an inspiration
@@bellamkosi1695 ABSOLUTELY! :)
Noraly is a great story teller, as an old biker I love how she seems to show the motorbike riders perspective. The added bonus is her drone footage. I just wish I was more adventurous in my youth.
This is a smart, talented and tough woman, she speaks Spanish, English and Dutch. She films, edits and flys a drone like a champ, and she is fearless, she would put most weekend bikers to shame, yes I think I may actually be in love with her 😳
You and about 10 thousand other guys
Noraly has the respect of her audience, it’s her personality and ability that people love and she never uses sex to sell her stories. She is honest.
What I like about Noraly compared to some of the other adventure rider videos I've seen is she does her homework on the history and interesting facts about the places she takes us to She clearly narrates where she is going and how she is getting there, I like that she is not political or act like a clown for the camera. She is very well spoken and educates the viewers, to me its like going on a field trip with my favorite teacher.
Noraly's secret is her openness, sincerity, determination and maybe most of all her infectious smile ... she makes one feel like she is smiling at you. Being a great storyteller helps a lot!
Being a lady, riding across some really challenging & remote terrains solo, takes a lot of spunk & then some!!
Her simple, honest & "go getter" spirit, is all that makes her vlogs so "relatable". In a country like India, a lady on a motorbike, is viewed with disdain, although, things are improving thanks to several lady biker groups that have sprung up, of which even I'm a member. I would never have been able to accomplish (riding wise) all that she has. Like myself, there are several other ladies, who watch every vlog & get inspired to chase their own dreams. Moreover, her geology knowledge with some history really make for engaging viewership when it comes to her vlogs.
Great interview, with a lot of questions answered!! Stay safe, cheers!!
I was drawn to her channel by her bubbly personality and a devil-may-care attitude to life.Keep us entertained Noraly!
Dan Durban• me too! Love her bubblyness! How can ANYONE not be drawn to her personality? In EVERY Country she goes to, it amazes me that she makes friends with the locals,whether they be gas station employees,kids on the side of the road, villages she visits. She just has a beautiful spirit.
What makes her special to me is she makes me feel like the world is smaller, friendlier and a better place than what society has conditioned us to feel. Seeing the hospitality of those whose paths she has crossed always warms my heart. Her smile is infectious, her travel absolutely revives my spirit to travel and i find myself wondering whats around the next bend... Exactly the same feeling when im on a long bike trip... Also, i ride a Ultra Limited, and wave to all!
…so so true, I think about this….before these travels, the world seemed like a big big place to me.
Nowadays, watching these adventures, it feels to me the world is not big at all. Good point!
If any one person on this planet earned the nickname “ItchyBoots” this lady owns it. 👍🏼 😎 🌎
Totally agree
She doesn’t get enough credit for her editing efforts, the video content is all about the journey and she leaves out all the mundane daily chores of traveling. She also does have a very natural style of taking us with her and good equipment with helmut cam, stick cam and drone. Best one person vlogging I have seen!
Noraly, such a special soul. I am not a biker but really enjoy her adventures and her lust for travel.
I adore Noraly and her travels! THANK YOU for this interview.
I just love her personality. She's amazing.
Her laugh keeps us to stay on her channel and videos
Absolutely enthralling interview, enjoyed every minute with these two lovely people.
"Warm shower"... I think that's the most consistent answer to what adventurers enjoy best DURING their travels....in all facets of adventure travel... Sailing, motorcycle travels, van living, bike packing, hiking, etc.... The simplicity of the warm shower is the biggest luxury... very interesting.
Well it's been 2 years and she's about to reach Alaska! What a journey!
The disappointment for me, is that she didn't experience South East Alaska and the Inside Passage! The amazing beauty of South East Alaska!! Maybe next time?
I love Noraly and all of her adventures! I know she would have loved SE Alaska!!
People hear about Noraly because we "spread the word"! Who wouldn't?
That's brutally honest answer of every question. I really like that. And as always she is awesome
So why do we watch Noraly’s videos? most probably because we are all going around the rat wheel and we wish we were on a bike doing what she does. Some will follow in her path, most will just dream about it. The psychology behind it is if you cant do it then watch others who do it…. football, television series etc - its all the same psychology. I have decided to finally leave the UK. sold the bike and everything else. hope to get another one soon and start exploring. I have visited Oman a few times…. of ALL the Arabs they are the most humble. Still have some of the two kilos of fankincense i bought. 8 years ago. What amazes me about Noraly’s videos is that there is no doubt she has bad experiences now and again but she never allows that to be the main talking point of her videos. She is down to earth and has the rigt balance of kindness, curiosity, adventure. I can read and write cyrillic. its very easy and its a phonetic language but i understand nothing. i'm fluent in arabic whilst english is my mother tongue. Thanks Baldy for a great Interview
She is blessed with a wonderful natural personality which is what lots of us just don't have and never will..
interview is two years old....following now,but always fun and interesting.
A woman alone travelling around the world in remote areas is a very unique event. In addition, Noraly is incredibly friendly, positive and very beautiful. Can you imagine how the people living in renote areas must feel? They probably think she's an angel from Heaven!
😁🌞💖🤗😉😀
Hell, I think she is and angel from heaven! She has a beautiful soul!
Excellent interview of my favorite UA-camr! I didn't even ride when I started watching her videos but just obtained my motorcycle permit and put a down payment on a Himalayan.
For me it is her awesome personality , attitude and meeting the locals. Plus we get to see countries that is not all about tourists attractions and cities.....
July 2022 & Noraly is better than ever . She truly is a remarkable Lady & a Beautiful soul ,, safe travels 🏍🏍🏍🏍🥂🥂 .aussie bob
Respect for Noraly and the life decision she dared make.
Noraly, it's so nice to see you, and to have you interviewed by Baldy. We learned about your background, and are able to view the gorgeous breathtaking adventures via video internet.
You're extraordinary, and I always welcome seeing your many travels to those far off places that I'm sure I will never visit, and yes, most of the People who often welcome you too.
It's all amazing, and one woman traveling alone! God Bless your Free and very pleasant open Spirit!
The more I know her the more I like her. Indeed someone special.shes not going to have any regrets
The most exciting episode for me was the trip thru the silver mine. I didn't know I had the slightest hint of claustrophobia until you slithered thru that small opening into the deep parts of the mine! This was really educational and exciting!
That episode was so scary and eye opening.. Just imagine this work the miners do everyday??? No thanks. It defined the term claustrophobia
Mine too
My favorite was when she saw that blue,BLUE water 💧that stays at 32°C all the time, there were bats in the cave,Noraly went into the cave,we saw more blue water. Ohhhhh also Victoria Falls! BEAUTIFUL, just breathtaking! Loved this one!!!
Such a talented, positive individual she is!
Excellent interview man. Noraly should do more interviews and Q&A videos, we all enjoy getting to know her at little more.
Now she's at almost 1 million. So glad I found this interview. I can't wait to show mu husband in the morning. How have we not known about Noraly until about 3 months ago. Obsessed with her life and can't wait until the next adventure! Thanks for the interview.
Amazing interview. We are followers of Itchyboots from Australia
We really love her smile and humour...
I Love Itchy Boots Norlay. I love all her Adventures. I love how adventurous and courageous and her Strength of all of her Riding. I used to Ride Motorcyles all the time and I Love them. Wow I just saw how Norlay loves Rocks and Minerals. That is so cool. I have a huge Rock and Minerals that I collect from all over. It us so exciting watching her riding all over the world. And another thing that is really neat is I myself and all her fans feel like we are there with each of her adventures how she talks to us while riding. Have so much to say Hoping she will be back soon. I really Miss not seeing our Itchy boots. Shes so cool.
A great interview. The right questions and the pleasurable answers. Congratulations to you both.
We would all love to be doing what Noraly is doing, she starts all videos with a Good Morning and a beautiful smile. She has mastered the skills needed for producing the video content and her persistence with the videos has grown her channel quickly over the last couple of years. Her videos are very addictive she shows us a different view of the world that most of us will never see, priceless.
Great interview, usually I do not watch interviews but it just grabbed me. I have watched all her videos she is just so engaging and interesting. The UA-cam world has many interesting people but Noraly is at the top. I have been riding for 50 years now and still active on my bikes, bikers thougout the world are the most honest and interesting people
Love this. Thanks to ADVRider and Baldy. Well done!!
Im a rider and We love her, and any one who dislikes content about her are bots hahaha
Another fascinating interview Baldy. Thank you so much.
I became addicted to watching Itchy Boots because of her personality, the scenery wherever Noraly goes, and the unknown adventures. I am 73 years old and know I will never go those places and this is like putting a child in a toy store. It is always a pleasure to watch her videos. They have brought me extreme pleasure, especially during this pandemic. I hope she never stops traveling and making videos!
Yes but the quality of Naraly's videos are really Tip Top ! She derserves her 1.67 million audience !
Now she has over two million in 2024!
Love Noraly’s spirit, I to travel alone: no, discussions, no negotiations, no waiting, no explanations as to your logic, or feeling that you are holding others up. Perfect.
The wife and I are captivated by her videography, music and engaging personality, besides her gutsy adventure rides to points most of us would never dream of venturing into, like Iran or Kyrgystan. It's funny to watch others who try to do the same type of Vlogs but just don't have "IT." Hopefully we can give Noraly a thumbs up as she passes through Norcal on her way to Alaska when she resumes her venture. Nice interview.
Best interview of Noraly (AKA Itchy Boots) I’ve seen on YT. Excellent questions that covered just about everything a casual itchy boots subscriber might want to know. Cheers from a first time viewer of your channel.
I watch her because she's not peackockish like some other riders documenting their travels. And she's a great storyteller. I like the respectful way she interacts with the locals.
Two years later and I'm hooked on east africa, you are loved for your pioneering spirit gal, we all wish we could just go and be strong, peace and love x
Charlie Boorman's interview 71.000 views, Noraly's interview 152.000 ! What an Amazing woman 😍
I love the fact that Noraly. She is free to explore. That is a great feeling.
I'm sensing a theme here, I subscribed to Itchy Boots some months ago and was immediately intrigued and captivated that she has an MS.. in geochemistry. Subbed to ADV rider some time ago and had no idea until this vid that "Baldy" has an M.S. in Geophysics. Also with an interest in adv riding, motorcycling, traveling.. this holder of an MS in Geology thinks there must be something in common in our genetics....
Richard Mourdock Earth scientists love the outdoors! At least that’s my hypothesis.
@@Baldy Excellent analysis as "being outside" was high on my list back in the 60's when I began to ponder what I would be doing for a living. And the adv riding does feed the need, even now.
Thank you guys!
Great Interview. Definitely learned some new information about Noraly and what drives her wanderlust.
@ 26:00 min question....."who are those people?" ...WE are those people, WE are watching her videos, I start watching her when she was around 25-30 K subscribers, and I love every single video of her, she is an inspiration for all of us, for me at least, she made me buy a adventure and I am not young anymore, she made us dreaming at a future trip somewhere, maybe around USA or maybe from CA to Alaska....thank you for that Noraly, thank you for making me dreaming again....one more thing....Netflix is noting compare to you lady and please keep going for us !!!!.....hope eventually you are going to read this post :) and BTW, thank you for you interview !!
Two of my most favorite UA-cam subscriptions combined. Awesome. Thanks.
She is the best traveler youtuber for me. I started watching her couple of weeks ago. I already watch so many videos of her. She is adventures, spontaneus, brave, has good connection with people and also beautiful. I will keep watching her videos.
Great interview, thoughtful questions. Thanks. Showed both you and Noraly in a good light.
You are the Bomb .....!!!!!
Noraly have a charm which forces everyone to like her before asking about her loooool, you are blessed.
As an older lifelong rider myself, I immediately was impressed with her fearlessness to seemingly travel alone in places I probably would not feel comfortable going.
Noraly is extreme intelligent, has good vibes and positivity! She is responsable, is very empathic and dont forget she has an University Degree! Very grounded, humoristic, friendly and kind young Dutch lady!!!
May Gods Holy Blessings showers her day by day!!!
Sincerly, rosa margriet Holland
Great interview. Nice to listen to smart, educated and passionated people sharing. Thank you.
Thank you for the interview, I'm replaying during her recovery
You make bike adventures "very possible" for viewers- inspirational !!
I happened on Noraly's videos while riding my exercise bike. I am 67 years old and suffer with arthritis and riding the exercise bike for an hour is physically challenging and boring so I was watching UA-cam videos. Noraly's honesty and kindness is so refreshing! I love how she interacts with people along the way and to see all the interesting places she goes to. I send Noraly's videos to my granddaughter to inspire her and to educate her on different countries and cultures. I go back and rewatch some of my favorite episodes. Thank you for the great interview. Sincerely, Ossie
Cool, I love this lady, so independent and self actualized! You rock Noraly! Unmatched Exuberance!
Re. where Noraly's followers come from, she seemed stumped. My wife and I got interested when we saw she rode through Croatia right after we had e-bicycled there. Then I saw on ADVrider that she was riding the same roads in Chile and Argentina that I had ridden by moto on my way to Ushuaia. So we follow her to see scenery we are familiar with from her perspective and drone. It's really cool to watch and say, "Hey! I was on that road. I recognize that river! I saw that mountain." Or, "Oh no! Hell no! I wouldn't ride that road." Great stuff.
I've watched Noraly ride in extreme weather conditions that even the hardest core biker would balk at, she never complains and always shows such great joy to be on her bike experiencing new adventures. She's an absolutely amazing woman.
Great interview! Noraly is such an inspiration; such a good storyteller and produces the best videos! ☮️❤️😎
I found out about Itchy Boots @Noraly cos after my retirement, I was thinking of starting biking again. So I got an adv bike n started researching on the net. That's how I found her channel. She's an inspiration to would be adventure riders.
My plan is to travel in Borneo cos I was posted here in the 80s due to my job as a teacher. After retirement I made plans to travel in Borneo using off roads to rural places.
Tq Noraly for inspiring me.
Let me share my perspective why I love Noraly and itchy boots. Many of us will never have that opportunity to see the world. She actually gives us that opportunity through her videos. So I really would like to say thank you for that.
I love watching Noraly and her travels. I also like to travel alone, go where I want. I sometimes worry about Noraly’s safety in some places or getting hurt in the middle of no where. She seems to have a good handle on what she is doing. Ride safe Noraly!!
Love the interview, you make it impossible not to watch .Very interesting
Noraly is down to earth. She exemplifies humanity. I can also see myself in her adventure and spirit. Stay safe and keep well.
Why you ask Noraly? Genuine Smiles are the universal sign of friendliness. You could be a star with a reality show, but only if you had control of all decisions.
I love to laugh and I love to learn.
Noraly provides both of these, and adventure to boot.😊
Absoloutly brilliant. You guys were great. Thanks
Just had an experience with a friend who bought a new UTV. At the dealership while we were waiting right in front of me was a Royal Enfield Himalayan. Wow. I've been following Itchy Boots for awhile now and it was so cool to see that bike in person. I live in Utah, and was a little surprised to see that. Noraly does a great job on her videos and I feel like I've been right there with her in her travels. I now know what is is like to travel in Iran, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan etc. I've seen the scenery that in all probability I'll never see any other way. Love following her.
When opportunities come your way, take them ..... Great interview!
Her channel is by far my favorite!
One of the best Noraly interviews; she seemed to have a lot of fun doing it. Thanks, man, never been here before so I just subscribed to your channel. If Itchy Boots likes you, you can't be all bad. ;)
This was more like a conversation than an interview, and I like it.
Edge of my seat once again !! Noraly i was pushing along with you ha ha . To be continued!!! No way !! Can’t wait for WEDNESDAY XX
A true free spirit with the world in her pocket!
Noraly, I can not stop myself from watching your videos. Since I am an engineer, business man, photo, videographer, editor, UA-camr, Mercedes shop owner, world traveller and ...I had hundreds of questions from you "Itchy Boots". Thank you "Baldy", you did a great job reducing my questions. I've lived in America since 1973 but often travel to Iran and have lots of raw footage that hope to make several videos for UA-cam.
Iranians are very peaceful but due to richness and geopolitics have become the victim of world politics.
I have a channel that translate to "Iran & Iranian". In that I have about 50-60 videos from Iran in Farsi made by Iran expert fellow that I call him "the father of Iran", The late professor Mohammad Ali Inanlou.