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  • @Darwinsmom
    @Darwinsmom 3 роки тому +10

    What a wonderful adventure you had! My Dad was among the second Canadian contingent of Peaceeepers who went over to Cyprus in 1965. He made some lasting and profound friendships while he was there, and we ended up going to visit in 1971 as a family. It was such an enchanting experience I will never forget it or the people.
    One of my favourite memories from that trip was in a little restaurant facing Kyrenia Harbour. We had Meza - a seemingly endless parade of small dishes that featured so much variety and so many vibrant flavours that I still drool when I think about the experience. Our hotel in Kyrenia showcased rooms that overlooked the ocean, although we were not exactly on the coast. When my Dad explained that the land we saw across the water a loooong way away was actually Turkey! If the air was clear enough it was common to see the coast so far away.
    When we made our way to either St. Hilarion Castle or Bellapais Abbey (sorry, can't recall which, but I was only 11 at the time( as we climbed to the higher elevations, we found a little food kiosk in the middle of nowhere. It was set up in a trailer that was probably no longer used for travel because the axles were there, but no wheels! We had luscious chunks of perfectly char-cooked lamg served on a fluffy fresh pita. The interesting bit was that when it was time to assemble out order, the woman passed a little boy a plastic colander. He dutifully scoured the hillside for perfect fresh greens. The woman washed them, shook them mostly dry, and sprinkled them generously on the sandwiches. I have never tasted anything that scrumptious since.
    The hotel we stayed in was in Kyrenia, and I think it was called the Mandarin Hotel. The hotelier's wife cooked for guests and she made the most sublime clear mushroom broth. I practically begged for it every might at dinner, and they were kind enough to comply. I think the hotel was blown up in 1974 during a period of increased tensions on the island.
    Quick advisory to foolish children lucky enough to visit the island and relish in the beaches like Six Mile Beach near Kyrenia, yes, the sea urchins you see in the shallow water are alive. No, you cannot bring them home to keep as pets. This I found out the VERY hard way! By the time we arrived back at our home in Germany (Dad was stationed there as a soldier) my "pets" had crossed the river Styx and their decomposing remains made anything in my suitcase unsalvageable!
    If anyone has the chance to visit this exquisite country and its food, culture, people and museums, please do not let anything hold you back. Today I am a 60 year old woman with extensive memories of a place and a people I could never forget! Thank so much for triggering some of my most treasured memories from my childhood!

  • @lindsayhickman9604
    @lindsayhickman9604 3 роки тому +3

    Okay I'm just going to say it...this is so much better than what the Travel Channel puts out. You should honestly have your own Television station and just play these 24/7.

  • @jibsterfication
    @jibsterfication 8 років тому +43

    Been looking for a unique travel channel from the mainstream ones for a while, and I absolutely love this channel!

    • @KaraandNate
      @KaraandNate  8 років тому +4

      Aww yay! Thanks for watching! :)

  • @ashleybentz999
    @ashleybentz999 4 роки тому +5

    I just recently started watching this “series” and I love to see you gradually grow in the travel world. I can’t wait to catch up and see how you guys are now.

  • @soniyawatson6974
    @soniyawatson6974 8 років тому +12

    I am from Kathmandu Nepal , I really loved your trekking to Mt.Everest , You both are awesome , keep uploading more and more videos

  • @MirandaM450
    @MirandaM450 8 років тому +12

    239 already🙈 so crazy, finally catching up and I'm still loving every video

    • @KaraandNate
      @KaraandNate  8 років тому +2

      You are the best Miranda! I love that you have been following along! Thank you :)

  • @valorieking3904
    @valorieking3904 8 років тому +5

    We are so hooked on your vlog, that I missed the sunrise on my first day at the beach, watching today's posting!❤️

    • @KaraandNate
      @KaraandNate  8 років тому +1

      Hahaha that's a big deal!!! Thanks for watching :) Hope you get to see sunrise another morning

    • @valorieking3904
      @valorieking3904 8 років тому +1

      Kara and Nate, made a Timelapse video this morning in Navarre, FL. #GBO

    • @KaraandNate
      @KaraandNate  8 років тому

      +Valorie King love it!!

  • @melissarobinson9618
    @melissarobinson9618 4 роки тому +3

    I think that the diet on Cyprus is one of the healthiest on the planet; and when u have olive oil in every meal, u r drinking from the fountain of youth

  • @leepagnini6273
    @leepagnini6273 6 років тому +3

    I had to stop after the "turn around".... I am laughing so hard..... Kara is out of the car directing and then bends over to the camera and states "pew.. that was stressful" ...... this is like driving up to "The Base Camp".... On Everest. This is Great.

  • @1gocos
    @1gocos 4 роки тому +1

    Just a bit of interesting info ......... Buffavento stands between St. Hilarion Castle to the west and Kantara Castle to the east forming a protective axis in the Kyrenia mountain range of Northern Cyprus. As both of the other castles are visible from Buffavento, it was used to pass signals between them.

  • @stephaniegruenberg7044
    @stephaniegruenberg7044 4 роки тому +1

    That did look like a very stressful (even if beautiful) drive! It's always really hard in thos scenarios to know if you should continue or go back...

  • @MilDarkAngel
    @MilDarkAngel 8 років тому +2

    I'm catching up with your volgs this weekend! I was in Istanbul for two weeks...It's a shame we couldnt meet there! It would've been amazing!! Keep having fun guys! :) Thanks for bringing joy to my life!!

  • @emreaybar649
    @emreaybar649 7 років тому +5

    There is an asphalt road to Bufavento Castle. And why you did not go to Blue Mansion :)

  • @criskity
    @criskity 8 років тому +14

    Will you be getting to southern Cyprus? I know you're promoting the north, but don't forget to visit the south if you have the chance.

  • @Akacharlee
    @Akacharlee 6 років тому +1

    Terrifying trail not road that Google took you on...but you 2 did awesome just trying again to find the place and man that was quite the place!! :0) So beautiful...excellent vlog! :) BIG HUGS FROM IDAHO :) !

  • @mariemoss2475
    @mariemoss2475 8 років тому +3

    Started to watch your vlogs when you were in Kathmandu, have so much catching up to do . . . Think I might watch you from the start, luckily have a couple of days off work .

    • @KaraandNate
      @KaraandNate  8 років тому +2

      Thanks for watching! :)

    • @mariemoss2475
      @mariemoss2475 8 років тому +1

      Kara and Nate loving your adventures and yes it's taking me some time to catch up. Hope you don't mind me mentioning this but I am following 2 guys from the UK, who are walking all the way to Kathmandu. . . All for charity, the charity is called Annie's Challenge and their UA-cam channel is called Kathmandu-it please look them up . All the very best and love from Wiltshire UK 💕

  • @uhavemooface
    @uhavemooface 6 років тому

    I just got the G7X Canon today at best buy. I am taking it to Monterey California tomorrow. I can't wait to use the camera. I traded in the Canon SX730 HS.

  • @george00719
    @george00719 8 років тому +1

    Yeah google maps is not perfect fo' sure but you handled it well. You never lose your cool..amazing!

  • @Olivia_4444
    @Olivia_4444 8 років тому +13

    i just can't with the Turkish and turkish-cypriot flags so prominent hanging there. it's just so painful. i hope you guys had a great time but i also hope you tried to learn a bit of the history of the place you visited and had so much fun in. Just imagine someone who's home is Kerinia (yeah this is the right name) watching this video knowing he can't go back there. To that beautiful place he once called home cause Turkey decided it was theirs to take

    • @emreaybar649
      @emreaybar649 7 років тому +1

      You said learn the history. But first of all, learn the history. Island belongs to Türkiye since 1571 !!!

    • @steliosgerasimou5689
      @steliosgerasimou5689 6 років тому +2

      emre aybar Learn the history before to 1571 and after!!! Idiot UNstory! The flags do not remove the Cyprus History with orthodox church and castles! north cyprus stolen houses of Greekcypriots (original cypriots not fake from Turkey). OCCUPIED! Pseudo-state !!!! = fake state!! ΨΕΥΔΟΚΡΑΤΟΣ!

    • @bulenterdogan6159
      @bulenterdogan6159 6 років тому +1

      Olivia95 yes try to learn little bit of cyprus history ..lm Turkish Cypriot in 1958s my mother and her 7 brothers and sisters were left with no mother and father as my grand parents were slaughtered on their way from kyrenia to limassol. Grand father is still missing,grandmother has been found in now is south Cyprus cemetery with a number and no name...my uncles and aunts were around the age of 6 months to around 14 years old then.....please do not comment if you don't know the history of the Turkish and the Turkish cypriots. .thanks to UN.we find some of my aunts and uncles as they were made orphans. The properties that Greeks lost is no where near our loss.if Turkey didn't come in 1974 we would also have been like my grand parents.

    • @official_sez9624
      @official_sez9624 3 роки тому

      @@bulenterdogan6159 I completely agree! My grandparents were being shot at as they were running away from Greek Cypriot bullets, luckily they weren’t hurt. Cyprus is the Cypriots which include Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots, although turkey saved us, doesn’t mean the north belongs to them, 🙏, like it’s been 45 years, never forget but when do we move on, when do we find a solution yk? 😕

  • @RealSpaceHobo
    @RealSpaceHobo 8 років тому +6

    How are you guys ever gonna settle down into regular life, come the time.......not worried, just wondering.....:-)

    • @KaraandNate
      @KaraandNate  8 років тому +5

      We wonder the same thing! Haha

  • @lightdark00
    @lightdark00 3 роки тому

    Bufavento castle ruins was just 4.1km (seven minutes by car) from the resort you were at. What a shame you might have missed it.

  • @brettbarton2370
    @brettbarton2370 3 роки тому

    loved that dirt road! you probably made the right decision though

  • @mkarhade
    @mkarhade 6 років тому +1

    Which one is it.. "Ok right.. not left.. I have no idea ....."
    How many times have I heard it... "I have no idea" LMAO

  • @ang8158
    @ang8158 8 років тому +1

    I imagine you wait to answer questions for one of your Q&A vlogs but just wondered...besides your hometown...if you could pick from all the places you have been thus far to live, where would it be and why? Thanks💕

    • @KaraandNate
      @KaraandNate  8 років тому +1

      We talked about this on our last Q&A in Krakow! We love New Zealand, Vietnam, and now Greece :)

  • @1981cherokee1
    @1981cherokee1 8 років тому +2

    Will we be able to see the buffet?

  • @nicolaevans39
    @nicolaevans39 8 років тому +3

    Not used to seeing Nate in different sunglasses haha

  • @marilync9271
    @marilync9271 8 років тому

    Stunning scenery!

  • @madonnavalenta3947
    @madonnavalenta3947 3 роки тому

    Nate cracks me up !!

  • @madiantin
    @madiantin 7 років тому +1

    Google maps is pretty crazy in Cyprus. One time they led us - like you - onto this narrow dirt track. Luckily, after a bit of gunning it up a steep hill, we met up with a paved road. On the way along that dirt road, however, we came across a huge herd of goats with their bells clanking away and the shepherd leading them. It was a pretty picturesque sight. So I guess I can't complain *too* much about Google maps.
    Ohh...Oh that holloumi did NOT look good. It looked pretty dried out. I hope it wasn't. It would be awful if your first taste of that fabulous cheese was all dry and gross. =( It's meant to be moist and squeak when you chew it. =)
    That meatball was.....sheftalia??? Someone correct me on that one...

  • @linnea9017
    @linnea9017 3 роки тому

    I have no stopline when it comes to buffets either. Yuuum.

  • @erinraecowin
    @erinraecowin 2 роки тому

    Haloumi is legit. If you ever get a chance to try it deep-fried, do it. With aioli.

  • @jasonlavere5071
    @jasonlavere5071 2 роки тому

    Google Maps and their dirt roads. This happened to me once in the Smokies!

  • @farazdanish7612
    @farazdanish7612 4 роки тому

    Wow..cyprus is an amazing place for tourist😍

    • @valeriedavidson2785
      @valeriedavidson2785 Рік тому

      Been there three times. The first time before the war with Turkey. Visited Kyrenia then stayed in Famagusta. Later on (1990's) stayed in Pathos and a mountain village. I think it is a scruffy little Island. Does not appeal to me at all.

  • @kumu2613
    @kumu2613 4 роки тому

    If the entire world had Amnesia for history, and just be good human beings, the world would be a better place............history takes us back to bad places and get us all rooted there to get involved in more negative things. Start fresh and enjoy scenery, cultures, people, food like K and N.

  • @earkid7246
    @earkid7246 8 років тому +1

    Y'all are getting close to 20,000 subs! I'm enjoying the Cypress jaunt!

  • @AdventureEverywhere
    @AdventureEverywhere 8 років тому

    What a fun video!

  • @RichKing12
    @RichKing12 8 років тому +18

    Your videos are so much fun to watch!!

    • @KaraandNate
      @KaraandNate  8 років тому +4

      +Rich King Lord thank you so much ❤️ glad you like them :)

  • @johnforbes9802
    @johnforbes9802 8 років тому +1

    I hate to say it but the bufavente castle track looked correct. Most people turn back.!!!

  • @zogmac
    @zogmac 7 років тому

    What Hotel did you guys stay at?

  • @meg6160
    @meg6160 8 років тому +1

    yay 2nd..hello there..😊😊😊

  • @bryonensminger7462
    @bryonensminger7462 2 роки тому

    That may well be a Crusader Castle Cyprus was a stronghold during the Crusades

  • @FSA80
    @FSA80 6 років тому

    I enjoyed all the food segments. I literally skipped the video to food parts.

  • @christosstephanou9019
    @christosstephanou9019 5 років тому +10

    You went to the north part of Cyprus which is occupited since 1974 from turkish military. This side of the island is not recognized from any country in the world because of the millions of violations Turkish military have made. Please learn some history before travelling.

    • @official_sez9624
      @official_sez9624 3 роки тому

      What about the genocide by EOKA against Turkish Cypriots since 1956? Is that considered okay? My point is they should go to Cyprus and visit the whole of Cyprus, Turkish Cypriots need the tourists to survive

  • @purespirit9
    @purespirit9 8 років тому +4

    😄What a day & how could you forget money. 🙃🤑

  • @maria2162
    @maria2162 4 роки тому +1

    It would have been nice if you did a little research into the history of Cyprus and Turkey in advance, Cyprus is not a Turkish country by right. In saying that it was lovely to see it all once again.

  • @ometofu
    @ometofu 8 років тому

    Finally 1st. ;).

  • @William1424
    @William1424 8 років тому

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffavento_Castle looks like you were close from the pics.

  • @jiaopenhouse4108
    @jiaopenhouse4108 6 років тому +8

    Hello Kara and Nate, just to let you know, the majority of the Historical sites were built by the Greeks, as well as the Cities you've been to, like Kyrenia, etc.. Not sure, how much research you've done about the North? It is an occupied territory by Turkey and not recognized internationally. All the new buildings/hotels, etc.. were built for the purpose of trying to attract the tourist dollars from the Greek side. If you noticed, a lot of the Greek Orthodox Churches have been destroyed or converted to Mosques. The Turks are destroyers of others Religious and Cultural identities. On the other hand the Greeks have not only preserved the Mosques on the Greek side but continuously fund to improve and attract Muslims who wish pray there. Turkish Cypriots, want to join the rest of Greek Cyprus, but are being blocked by the mainland Turks. I know the Turks have paid for this stay for you, but you've lost me due to your ignorance.. I guess money talks for you..

    • @gabrielalfonso4306
      @gabrielalfonso4306 5 років тому

      LOL XD

    • @mustafakotan421
      @mustafakotan421 4 роки тому

      It is not occupied. It is Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

    • @official_sez9624
      @official_sez9624 3 роки тому

      Bruh I can’t bare to read some of these comment! Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots are CYPRIOTS. Not Turks not Greeks, but CYPRIOTS, yes the north is occupied by turkey due to the fact that they were protecting Turkish Cypriots from genocide by EOKA supporting enosis (union with Greece), the north contains CYPRIOTS, it’s their home too. Both Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots lost their homes and their lives up until 1974 when turkey invaded. Both communities were living and working in peace for over 450 years. Yes it’s occupied by turkey, but all the Turkish Cypriots want is safety, independence freedom and sovereignty, something that the republic already has since 1960, North Cyprus is not recognised by the world, is this fair? We once lived together in the same villages my grandparents speak Greek and Turkish interchangeably, it’s a shame that people dont see the similarities between our communities, it’s a good thing that they are bringing tourism in to the north, the Turkish Cypriots need money too, to survive and have a life. If your anybody is so concerned about the north then stop all the hate against the north and be kinder to ur fellow Cypriots show them that we can live together again in peace. It’s not difficult. Stop reliving the past because it’s been over 45 years, we could talk about mass murder and rape all day in Cyprus, the real question is, how do we move on and reunite both communities again and live in CYPRUS AS CYPRIOTS, no turkey, no Greece, no U.K., no USA

    • @official_sez9624
      @official_sez9624 3 роки тому

      You’re an extremely ignorant person, Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots are different from people from our motherlands, for over 450 years, do you think that both communities just abstained from having intercourse with one another, baby religion ain’t that strong lmao, Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots share almost everything in common, except religion. Do NOT call Turkish Cypriots Turks because we are NOT! Get ur facts right

  • @vickisears6702
    @vickisears6702 4 роки тому

    When you two have no money the mama bear in me comes out. You should always have money kids. Worry Worry.

  • @SAINTRAPHAELMARY
    @SAINTRAPHAELMARY 3 роки тому

    Hey there, the new plan should have been to get a new partner. He needs some driving lessons.lol

  • @Teknikögretmen06
    @Teknikögretmen06 4 роки тому

    🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷👍👍

  • @mpletoua
    @mpletoua 8 років тому +20

    Has anybody told you that these places are occupied by turks since 1974? Has anybody told you that "north" cyprus is not recognized by no one because they are illegal? I believe you have no idea about history and what you are doing

    • @teenagefirework1
      @teenagefirework1 8 років тому +6

      I'm sure they know, but obviously they are being sponsored (look at the description), and the deal is probably to call it by 'North Cyprus'. But even in the video, they just call it 'Cyprus' at times.

    • @emreaybar649
      @emreaybar649 7 років тому +5

      What are you talking about? Island belongs to Türkiye since 1571. Learn the history !!!

    • @kiranadhikari4192
      @kiranadhikari4192 7 років тому +24

      Mar Sv Why does tourist need to care about political bullshits? They are there to have fun not to be politically correct.

    • @steliosgerasimou5689
      @steliosgerasimou5689 6 років тому

      emre aybar beafore to 1571???? You read the history!

    • @bulenterdogan6159
      @bulenterdogan6159 6 років тому +5

      Mar Sv you are just a spoil sport...this 2 lovely couple is enjoying their holiday in the north Cyprus..The real story is that in 1974 the Greek Cypriot try to massacre the Turkish cypriots in order to unite the Cyprus with Greece an failed Because the Turkish motherland has intervene and bring peace by dividing the island in 2..however l hope people like mr sv. Try to except the fact that Cyprus is both greek and Turkish and will remain like that.....for you the lovely couple lm glad you enjoyed your stay in TRNC..and have time to visit the south too.

  • @johnscanlon3362
    @johnscanlon3362 6 років тому

    Kyrenia = Girne

  • @alexis1959
    @alexis1959 7 років тому +1

    Nice video guys!.
    For your next vlog why don't you set-up a prank where someone kicks you and your entire family (no, no, let's make it 1/3rd of your entire country for maximum impact!) out of your homes and moves in, takes over your property, possessions, your irreplaceable family treasures, your photo albums, your clothes, your money, your cars, your bicycle, your school photos, your first swimming medal, your guitar, your record collection, EVERYTHING! - that could be a blast right? And wouldn't it be cool if we go all out and make this prank last for, let's see - 43 years, 2 months and 16 days with no end to the prank in sight!
    Please do a little research before your next "travel guide"....

    • @autumnfall1912
      @autumnfall1912 6 років тому +1

      Alexis Hadjisoteriou They're not there to give us a history lesson. They are just making the best of their travels and sharing it with us.