Welcome to Riyadh. You just came on the right time of the year. the hot just went away two weeks ago. That's unfortunate about your Taxi experience. It's always struggle for me when I come to the Riyadh airport and I am even a local citizen. I strongly suggest to avoid the green taxi because they are hard to negotiate with. I would rather suggest that your rely on Uber to get around Riyadh is very crowded city in term of car traffic, I would suggest that you utilize the morning time in the weekends but everything is closed. if you need to meet a local just contact me. no pressure. Enjoy your day in Riyadh. Fun Fact since you just came from Greece: The urban planning of Riyadh city was designed by Greek architect called Doxiadis specially the northern part where you are residing right now.
Cool, thanks. I've watched a few of your videos as well. We were posting videos from Turkey at the same time and someone mentioned that you were there, so that's how I found out about your channel.
@ oh really, that’s awesome I didn’t realise wer were there at the same time! I unfortunately found it rather expensive there so have to go back another time 😁 thanks for watching though and I’m looking forward to your Saudi journey! 😊🐭
You can actually take any train on the line 3 of Athens metro and on Doukissis Plakentias change to a suburban train to get to the airport. Safe travels!
I went to Saudi as an independent traveller a few months ago. Getting around was a big headache. The taxis often didn't stop, wouldn't know the places I was going even though I asked the hotel to write in Arabic for me the destination. And of course the over charging! In Al Ula I missed a tour because I couldn't find an Uber or Careem to get me there in time! Getting around was a nightmare but everything else was great!
You’d think in Saudi of all places that they would believe in karma wouldn’t you. Don’t know how they sleep at night. I had a similar experience in Amman, Jordan. Was told in advance to avoid yellow taxis, for some reason I completely forgot about this. I wasn’t staying in a hotel, just a random Airbnb and didn’t know the area at all, so I told him to just drop me nearer to the vicinity where I was staying. Dude ended up taking me to the Blue Mosque and a brothel, eventually I had to do a runner when we came to a standstill in traffic. Tried to charge me 6x the price I later found out.
I got scammed by a taxi in Budapest Hungary, I got lost walked into a hotel , asked for taxi to my hotel, it was almost $27 for a 15 minute drive I think he took the long way
Hi Gabriel, safe travels! I am still hoping things will get better in Yemen....would love to visit, especially Socotra! Has been on my list for the past two decades or more...
Love that you show the real and long travel journey to countries. I always wish I was travelling somewhere when watching. Looking forward to seeing Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, should be interesting.😊❤
You can check if you are in a civilized country when taxis have a fixed price from the airport to the city and a booth selling tickets. Authorities should pay attention. It's the first experience a tourist gets in the country.
Hi Gabriel, I'm a little surprised. At first, I thought that you might be heading to Turkey, but Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is an amazing place. I wish you all the best. Happy Halloween!
Welcome to KSA. I'm sorry for the unpleasant experience with the taxi driver. I know that airports' Taxis are not cheap although they are obligated to be clear for every Riyal they get from any passenger they serve. That's why he gave you that receipt. A rental car could go for half the price (95-120 SR) with its insurance. That's how expensive they can be especially at certain times of the day/ night. You can always call the phone number on the receipt and double check with the company. I rest assure you no one gets away with a rip off here. That's why it rarely happens. If there's a misunderstanding, I'm certain they will fix it before you mention the word POLICE. Here's a tip for you: If you need a taxi at any Saudi airport, don't go to those caps who are waiting in line at the arrival terminal. But instead go to the departure terminal and get out from there and look for the taxis who are dropping people off. They would be happy to pick you up at around 25% of what you would pay for the ones at arrival terminal. You just have to make an agreement with the driver upfront. And there's so much room for bargain too.
I almost forgot. You can always order an Uber or Kareem and if you don't have an internet access, no worries just look for the nearest help desk in the airport (Usually named Information desks). They can give you an internet access for free until your Kareem arrives. They also could order one for you directly from their own phones. Wish you safe and happy travels!
When I was in Kuwait I used Careem but the app got hacked later exposing my personal data. A hotel was booked under my name and CC. Luckily my bank gave me the back the money because I could prove it wasn’t me. I never use Careem again
Coulda woulda shoulda. Didn't think to check if uber worked, partly because I didn't expect taxi scams in Saudi and didn't expect it would work there. Used uber the next two days to get around the city.
Cheers Gabe! I also noticed a lot of cheap flights from Europe to Asia go via Saudi so I'm considering taking one in December. But first, heading to Cyprus to visit family for a few weeks ✌️
I was on the bus to the airport to start my 7 countries in 8 days when my plane was cancelled. What a way to start. But I did find a way to get to Paris 😮 your videos are always great and inspiring Gabriel ❤
@GabrielTravelerVideos lucky I was refunded from first flight and I will get compensation for the cancellation about €350 due to EU clause. So not too bad, just a little squeekie bum time when it happened
@michaelahass2695 we did 7 countries in 8 days, Paris was good, Luxembourg was amazing, Frankfurt was good, Vienna was good but short as train delays, Budapest was not great, Bratslava was amazing, and Prague was ok. Will be uploading in November 😀
I think sometimes when you go to some countries its probably better to get a transfer booked with your Hotel, i know it can be expensive but at least you would know the price in advance.
how much total weight are you carrying on travel days? What size backpack do you use? Have you ever considered using rolling luggage or do you still like sticking to backpacks?
I stay there across the street, and the Wyndham Grand my favorite of all the hotels in the Hellenic Republic. thanks for the memories I will return. saludos
Not a country I would have any interest in seeing. Just here in NH if I take a cab say round trip about 20 miles - + it cost about me 40$. No bus where I live in the lakes region.
Hi Gabriel, wish you nice trips. Meanwhile, Omonoia has already become a middle east location, with so many muslim immigrants from Asia and Africa, so you may say that your transition from Europe to middle east was smooth 😇😜
That is not correct! I am a tour guide in Cyprus and I have been asked this question many times! In fact the whole island was admitted to the EU but EU laws do not apply to the northern areas until such time as there is a settlement! @@donniesilver4270
Cyprus is part of the Levant which is associated with the Middle East. Being part of the European Union doesn't mean something is geographically Europe, I highly doubt anyone would say Martinique or La Reunion is in Europe. And there is nothing wrong with being in the Levant and Middle East and at the same time Greeks, I think you all know that also Anatolia, Syria, Egypt etc all were part of the Greek world.
Wow Gabriel! Do you have a translation app on your phone? Glad you made it. Do you plan to vote? I believe it will determine the direction of our nation. Hope you had good sleep 😴
do both but there are fewer historical sites and other interesting places in riyadh. Most of the interesting and historical sites in Saudi Arabia are in Hijaz - the western part of the country, where Jeddah is.
@@NovaNova-s3x of course! Many women have traveled to Saudi Arabia on their own and had a great time. It's a very safe country. You're going to have a great trip!
Gabe, do you ever get into difficulties at custom checkpoints with questions about your many travels? Also does your passport get quickly filled with entry/exit stamps?? Looking forward to India....I have a feeling you will be there before long!🤗🙏🏻🙏🏻
No, I haven't had any issues with all the stamps, but yes it is getting close to full, only four blank pages left. Will probably need to get a new passport whenever I head back home, even though it's valid until 2028.
If you haven't been to Riyadh it's a nightmare for getting around! It's a huge sprawling city. They have Uber and Careem which are taxi apps, that's really your only option as trying to work out bus routes without speaking Arabic would be a nightmare!
Not sure there are any buses to or from the airport, especially at 4am. I doubt it but either way I wouldn't take one at that time as first you would have to wait for it, then you would need to get from wherever the bus dropped you to your hotel somehow, when it's the middle of the night and you're exhausted. I hadn't checked uber but it turns out it works in Saudi so ended up using it the next couple days.
I have always wondered why vloggers say "I'm not going to tell you where I am going" or "I am going to Cyprus." Sitting at home, I am unaffected either way. P.S. I wouldn't give a nickel to Saudi Arabia.
"here in Athens".....and like clockwork as he says "Athens" graffiti central on the street corner......I will never understand unbridled sloppy graffiti on street corners, I love it when it is creative and in it's own location, but on the random walls and piers on European streets it is an eyesore . PS Safe Mid East travels.
I.spent a wonderful time in Yemen many years ago, working in a major town and in mountain villages as a health worker and educator. I experienced such genuine hospitality and friendliness. The people, however poor materially , were rich spiritually . It It was so beautiful in it's mountains ,wadis , and coastal regions . Architecture, agriculture, music , embroidery, philosophy , and just common humanity were highly developed It was perhaps the most friendly country Ive ever worked in I weep for the destruction and suffering in Yemen today , mainly due to the usual suspects in NATO, who have csused so much carnage in the whole Mid East , and now together together with Saudia and Israel . I'm sure they're fine ,wise , Saudi Arabian people , as there are decent peoplr from the UK and the US , but might doesn't always mean right . I disagree with the mass use of head removal too, even against young teenage dissidents .. .. Still Saudia is an ally of thr US!!! , (unlike demonized Rus ) and I have met decent Saudi people who give me hope for this intetesting country
I understand that Gabriel might have been tired and carries a lot of luggage and really wanted a seat, but to board a metro train like that at 10:50 is considered extremely impolite almost anywhere I know. Or is that just an Athens thing?
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Sure and please dont take it personally, I totally get being stressed out by a long travel day. However, you always let people that need to get out go first. You queue up at the side of the doors, not in front of them to leave a clear passage for the passengers exiting the train. And only then when everyone got out, you enter it instead of worming your way in. The exception to that rule might be if everyone does it like that and public transport is a sort of free-for-all anyway, then there is really no point in being the politest guy around. That why I suggested it might be an Athens thing, because I thought it was pretty unusual behaviour for a straight up guy like you usually are.
@@michaelahass2695 Im from Europe, Amsterdam to be precise and ive traveled all over the continent and I almost never see people board a train like that. Ive only been to Greece once though and not in Athens, so thats why I suggested it might be a local thing.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Thank you I have walked through it many times but was not sure. So its not cheaper than if you bought the same things in the U.S. or Europe.
Hi Gabe: The moment you showed the currency "Riyal", I knew it was Saudi Arabia. In the beginning, you said "it is 6 pm, in the evening", is there a 6pm in the morning? Just kidding, I guess you were tired. Also curious as to how you managed to pay 200 riyals when you had only 195. Did you give the guy some dollars too?
Great, that's good to hear. Are you an Iraqi who lives there or a traveler? Seems like it would still be risky for travelers when anything could happen and you might get stuck if the airport closed again.
@ Hey Gabriel! Yeah, I am an Iraqi American, and currently living in Baghdad, I am also a CLV for our embassy here, let me know if you have plans for Baghdad or Iraq in general 😊🌹
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Thanks Gabriel! Enjoy your trip! I am also a big fan of your channel! I’ve been following your channel for several years by now! It’s amazing indeed! Keep up the awesome work 😊🌹
Find two faults in this vid: 1: Turkey is in the Middle East. Only the part of eastern Thrace (into western Turkey that is, and as Turkey is in western Asia its still in Asia and Middle East) which stretch until Constantinople is part of Europe. 2: Saudi Arabia is not a developed country. :D. Cheers!
Gabriel, i am so sorry you had a bad experience with the taxi driver. When I had a late night arrival in Athens, my guesthouse owner sent me a taxi driver whom she knows. So we agreed a fixed rate, and it worked out very well & safe. A lot of times, hotels and guesthouses have contacts with a taxi driver or even the husband of the wife who runs a guesthouse or b&b often does the airport transfers. Anyhow, I’m glad you got there safe.
Welcome to Riyadh.
You just came on the right time of the year. the hot just went away two weeks ago.
That's unfortunate about your Taxi experience. It's always struggle for me when I come to the Riyadh airport and I am even a local citizen.
I strongly suggest to avoid the green taxi because they are hard to negotiate with. I would rather suggest that your rely on Uber to get around
Riyadh is very crowded city in term of car traffic, I would suggest that you utilize the morning time in the weekends but everything is closed.
if you need to meet a local just contact me. no pressure.
Enjoy your day in Riyadh.
Fun Fact since you just came from Greece: The urban planning of Riyadh city was designed by Greek architect called Doxiadis specially the northern part where you are residing right now.
Thanks for the info. I used Uber the next day and it worked great to get around the city.
Your ability to vlog calmly through such long, exhausting travel days will never cease to amaze me!
agree with this totally....
Amaze us!!❤
Thanks Safe travels Gabriel ❤🇦🇺
Thanks a lot, appreciate it.
Cool beans! Athens offers mild winter conditions, and a low price for the winter season. I highly recommend.
mild compared to what? winters are only mild during el nino years otherwise they are pretty cold
Overnight flights are rough, but getting ripped off by a taxi driver on day 1? That’s the worst! 😩 Hope the rest of your trip is way better! ✈️🚖
That's so annoying that taxi drivers do that, your calmness through it all is admirable and good example....Well done 🙂
I reallyyy admire your travel and vlogging style, and how composed you seem to remain! I will watch and learn 😊 thanks for sharing
Cool, thanks. I've watched a few of your videos as well. We were posting videos from Turkey at the same time and someone mentioned that you were there, so that's how I found out about your channel.
@ oh really, that’s awesome I didn’t realise wer were there at the same time! I unfortunately found it rather expensive there so have to go back another time 😁 thanks for watching though and I’m looking forward to your Saudi journey! 😊🐭
This is why Uber is so popular everywhere. Taxis are a scam
I agree with the poster, your ability to power through the arrival video is admirable, travel wipes me out to the bone.
what do you mean exactly?
@@vistadoalto7235 He keeps working whilst exhausted.
You can actually take any train on the line 3 of Athens metro and on Doukissis Plakentias change to a suburban train to get to the airport. Safe travels!
That's what I figured, but might as well wait a few more minutes and not have to change trains. ✌️
We were both in Athens airport at the same time but at different gates!I was heading back to Ireland!
Whoa, cool.
You have great music taste Janes Addiaction, Massive attack and the cure can't go wrong with that
Gabriel, you will miss Greece ❤
enjoy your time in Asia! 🙂
I went to Saudi as an independent traveller a few months ago. Getting around was a big headache. The taxis often didn't stop, wouldn't know the places I was going even though I asked the hotel to write in Arabic for me the destination. And of course the over charging! In Al Ula I missed a tour because I couldn't find an Uber or Careem to get me there in time! Getting around was a nightmare but everything else was great!
You’d think in Saudi of all places that they would believe in karma wouldn’t you. Don’t know how they sleep at night.
I had a similar experience in Amman, Jordan. Was told in advance to avoid yellow taxis, for some reason I completely forgot about this. I wasn’t staying in a hotel, just a random Airbnb and didn’t know the area at all, so I told him to just drop me nearer to the vicinity where I was staying. Dude ended up taking me to the Blue Mosque and a brothel, eventually I had to do a runner when we came to a standstill in traffic. Tried to charge me 6x the price I later found out.
@@VoiceOfThe 😮😮
I had a great experience in Saudi. No taxi or other problems. But I only went to Jeddah - direct from Kuwait.
You’re amazing Gabriel. In a league all by your self.
I got scammed by a taxi in Budapest Hungary, I got lost walked into a hotel , asked for taxi to my hotel, it was almost $27 for a 15 minute drive I think he took the long way
Hey Gabriel next time stay in greece for oct 28 if u didn't do this already in the past
I always enjoy your travel escapades, Gabriel, especially the ones when you are on the move to another country.
Safe travels.
Take care.
Hey Gabriel, happy travels...love the Massive Attack reference..."Protection" is one of my favorite songs!
Welcome to Saudi Arabia, i would recommend you to visit South West Mountains area like Albaha , Abha you will find a lot of historical places
I love Riyadh. It is such a fascinating city. Sorry you had such a negative experience on arrival.
Yes I always enjoy your music choices! The Figurehead is my current favorite Cure track 😊
Hi Gabriel, safe travels! I am still hoping things will get better in Yemen....would love to visit, especially Socotra! Has been on my list for the past two decades or more...
Nepal, Bhutan or NE India after this?
Forget the low life taxi driver, only good vibes to you Gabriel.
Love that you show the real and long travel journey to countries. I always wish I was travelling somewhere when watching. Looking forward to seeing Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, should be interesting.😊❤
Thank You Gabriel I traveled a lot to Cuba and the Taxi drives there would try and charge me double the price it would piss me off.🙂💙👍
You should stay in Greece much more please to see and more safety my Friend Any way take care
I really love your videos when to transit from one city to another. I am looking forward to videos from Saudi Arabia.
You can check if you are in a civilized country when taxis have a fixed price from the airport to the city and a booth selling tickets. Authorities should pay attention. It's the first experience a tourist gets in the country.
Hi Gabriel, I'm a little surprised. At first, I thought that you might be heading to Turkey, but Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is an amazing place. I wish you all the best. Happy Halloween!
Welcome to KSA. I'm sorry for the unpleasant experience with the taxi driver. I know that airports' Taxis are not cheap although they are obligated to be clear for every Riyal they get from any passenger they serve. That's why he gave you that receipt. A rental car could go for half the price (95-120 SR) with its insurance. That's how expensive they can be especially at certain times of the day/ night. You can always call the phone number on the receipt and double check with the company. I rest assure you no one gets away with a rip off here. That's why it rarely happens. If there's a misunderstanding, I'm certain they will fix it before you mention the word POLICE.
Here's a tip for you: If you need a taxi at any Saudi airport, don't go to those caps who are waiting in line at the arrival terminal. But instead go to the departure terminal and get out from there and look for the taxis who are dropping people off. They would be happy to pick you up at around 25% of what you would pay for the ones at arrival terminal. You just have to make an agreement with the driver upfront. And there's so much room for bargain too.
I almost forgot. You can always order an Uber or Kareem and if you don't have an internet access, no worries just look for the nearest help desk in the airport (Usually named Information desks). They can give you an internet access for free until your Kareem arrives. They also could order one for you directly from their own phones. Wish you safe and happy travels!
Thanks for the info.
I'm surprised why you just didn't simply book an Uber (or Careem) from the airport and avoid all this headache
Cause he is a pro traveler
When I was in Kuwait I used Careem but the app got hacked later exposing my personal data. A hotel was booked under my name and CC. Luckily my bank gave me the back the money because I could prove it wasn’t me. I never use Careem again
Coulda woulda shoulda. Didn't think to check if uber worked, partly because I didn't expect taxi scams in Saudi and didn't expect it would work there. Used uber the next two days to get around the city.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos What were Uber prices like in SA? I was in the caucuses recently, and 30-minute Bolt rides were like 8 USD!
@@nonamejoname6728 Prices were very reasonable, I'll show them in the next video.
Hi Gabriel. Have you been to the Greek island of "Hyrda"?
Yes: www.youtube.com/@GabrielTravelerVideos/search?query=Hydra
For your interest - apartment hotels are very popular throughout the Arabian peninsula. Maybe because locals travel in family groups...
So you have now started a new 180 day cycle in the Schengen area if I understand correctly. How many days did you use already?
Not sure exactly but I think only four or five. So I could go back for another three months but no plans to head to Europe this winter, we'll see.
Cheers Gabe! I also noticed a lot of cheap flights from Europe to Asia go via Saudi so I'm considering taking one in December. But first, heading to Cyprus to visit family for a few weeks ✌️
10:00 no elevator on the way up. Going to be brutal after a long hard day of work 😅
I was on the bus to the airport to start my 7 countries in 8 days when my plane was cancelled. What a way to start. But I did find a way to get to Paris 😮 your videos are always great and inspiring Gabriel ❤
Damn! Hate it when that happens.
@GabrielTravelerVideos lucky I was refunded from first flight and I will get compensation for the cancellation about €350 due to EU clause. So not too bad, just a little squeekie bum time when it happened
@@CelticMickWalks
How did you find Paris ? Did you like it, visited etc...
What about the other countries ? 😊
@michaelahass2695 we did 7 countries in 8 days, Paris was good, Luxembourg was amazing, Frankfurt was good, Vienna was good but short as train delays, Budapest was not great, Bratslava was amazing, and Prague was ok. Will be uploading in November 😀
@CelticMickWalks
Wowww..waiting for your vlogs..what an adventure !
Hi gab, made it finally Traveling solo
No prepaid taxi stands at th eairport in Saudi ?
I was looking for one but didn't see it, not sure if one exists there.
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I think sometimes when you go to some countries its probably better to get a transfer booked with your Hotel, i know it can be expensive but at least you would know the price in advance.
how much total weight are you carrying on travel days? What size backpack do you use? Have you ever considered using rolling luggage or do you still like sticking to backpacks?
Definitely prefer a backpack, I think it weighs around 10-11 kilos or 22 pounds.
I stay there across the street, and the Wyndham Grand my favorite of all the hotels in the Hellenic Republic. thanks for the memories I will return. saludos
Not a country I would have any interest in seeing. Just here in NH if I take a cab say round trip about 20 miles - + it cost about me 40$. No bus where I live in the lakes region.
Lucky that you visited Ramallah before it was destroyed.
Gabe which program do you usr to edit and what lap top is that? Im shopping around for laptops - just curious? Safe travels❤️
I edit with Videopad and use a Lenovo Yoga.
@ thank you :)
Hi Gabriel, wish you nice trips. Meanwhile, Omonoia has already become a middle east location, with so many muslim immigrants from Asia and Africa, so you may say that your transition from Europe to middle east was smooth 😇😜
Dear Gabriel,
Cyprus is a member of the European Union,it is in Europe not middle East.
The southern/Greek part (Republic of Cyprus) is linked to the EU, ... but not the northern/Turkish part !! ...
That is not correct! I am a tour guide in Cyprus and I have been asked this question many times! In fact the whole island was admitted to the EU but EU laws do not apply to the northern areas until such time as there is a settlement!
@@donniesilver4270
Cyprus is part of the Levant which is associated with the Middle East. Being part of the European Union doesn't mean something is geographically Europe, I highly doubt anyone would say Martinique or La Reunion is in Europe. And there is nothing wrong with being in the Levant and Middle East and at the same time Greeks, I think you all know that also Anatolia, Syria, Egypt etc all were part of the Greek world.
Similar situation with the Canary islands, closer to Africa but culturally and technically part of Europe. There are lots of gray areas in geography.
@@vaultkeeper2
Cyprus is soooo close to Syria..( Latakia, Banias etc...)
Taxi drivers ,always the same wherever you go...Greetings from Greece
Ah, I recognize Omonia!!
Wow Gabriel! Do you have a translation app on your phone? Glad you made it. Do you plan to vote? I believe it will determine the direction of our nation. Hope you had good sleep 😴
Saudi Arabia is on my bucket list for next year, but I don't know if I want to go to Jeddah or Riyadh.
do both but there are fewer historical sites and other interesting places in riyadh. Most of the interesting and historical sites in Saudi Arabia are in Hijaz - the western part of the country, where Jeddah is.
@@rajm2626 thank you, do you think I will be fine traveling there solo as a woman?
@@NovaNova-s3x of course! Many women have traveled to Saudi Arabia on their own and had a great time. It's a very safe country. You're going to have a great trip!
Holy Dang!
Dariyah, the old capital outside of Riyadh, is worth visiting.
Went there yesterday, super interesting.
I was in Athens two weeks ago. Graffiti is out of control. Food was good tho.
Isn't the taxi price increases a lot at night? If it's 120 at day it very well may be 200 at night.
That's certainly a possible factor. It still seems like his original price of 285 was too high, 200 was more fair.
Gabe, do you ever get into difficulties at custom checkpoints with questions about your many travels? Also does your passport get quickly filled with entry/exit stamps?? Looking forward to India....I have a feeling you will be there before long!🤗🙏🏻🙏🏻
No, I haven't had any issues with all the stamps, but yes it is getting close to full, only four blank pages left. Will probably need to get a new passport whenever I head back home, even though it's valid until 2028.
Do they not have Uber in Saudi Arabia ?
I’m fine taking public transport and avoid the taxi nightmare. Were there no busses to the hotel ?
If you haven't been to Riyadh it's a nightmare for getting around! It's a huge sprawling city. They have Uber and Careem which are taxi apps, that's really your only option as trying to work out bus routes without speaking Arabic would be a nightmare!
Not sure there are any buses to or from the airport, especially at 4am. I doubt it but either way I wouldn't take one at that time as first you would have to wait for it, then you would need to get from wherever the bus dropped you to your hotel somehow, when it's the middle of the night and you're exhausted. I hadn't checked uber but it turns out it works in Saudi so ended up using it the next couple days.
I’ve been there few weeks ago 😊
Why not taking uber instead of taxi ?
Your travel day videos are always my favorite ones to watch.
Why didn't you confirm before getting in?
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I much prefer Uber if I can, I've had such trouble with taxi's in many countries! Looking forward to your next video!
I have always wondered why vloggers say "I'm not going to tell you where I am going" or "I am going to Cyprus." Sitting at home, I am unaffected either way. P.S. I wouldn't give a nickel to Saudi Arabia.
gabriel which country are you from?
USA.
@@GabrielTravelerVideosthat is why you don't know geography
@@Αναστάσιος-σ8υ Which geography facts do you think I've gotten wrong?
Always as interesting 👍
Aha, you are on your way to India, via the 2 layovers! ?
The women’s WTA tennis finals there, I wanted to be there. Hope you can see Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula 🎾
alot to planning travel🤔🙏
"here in Athens".....and like clockwork as he says "Athens" graffiti central on the street corner......I will never understand unbridled sloppy graffiti on street corners, I love it when it is creative and in it's own location, but on the random walls and piers on European streets it is an eyesore . PS Safe Mid East travels.
Imagine travelling through Greek Islands then landing in Then Middle East 😮😫😩
Hey, i arrived about 4 days ago. It costed me 125 riyels using uber. I dont trust the taxis
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I.spent a wonderful time in Yemen many years ago, working in a major town and in mountain villages as a health worker and educator. I experienced such genuine hospitality and friendliness. The people, however poor materially , were rich spiritually . It It was so beautiful in it's mountains ,wadis , and coastal regions .
Architecture, agriculture, music , embroidery, philosophy , and just common humanity were highly developed
It was perhaps the most friendly country Ive ever worked in
I weep for the destruction and suffering in Yemen today , mainly due to the usual suspects in NATO, who have csused so much carnage in the whole Mid East , and now together together with Saudia and Israel .
I'm sure they're fine ,wise , Saudi Arabian people , as there are decent peoplr from the UK and the US , but might doesn't always mean right .
I disagree with the mass use of head removal too, even against young teenage dissidents .. ..
Still Saudia is an ally of thr US!!! , (unlike demonized Rus ) and I have met decent Saudi people who give me hope for this intetesting country
the handtripod camera guy 😅
I understand that Gabriel might have been tired and carries a lot of luggage and really wanted a seat, but to board a metro train like that at 10:50 is considered extremely impolite almost anywhere I know. Or is that just an Athens thing?
Like that? Not sure what you mean, feel free to explain.
@@ageoflove1980
Nonsense , you probably don't know Europe...or Greece !
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Sure and please dont take it personally, I totally get being stressed out by a long travel day. However, you always let people that need to get out go first. You queue up at the side of the doors, not in front of them to leave a clear passage for the passengers exiting the train. And only then when everyone got out, you enter it instead of worming your way in. The exception to that rule might be if everyone does it like that and public transport is a sort of free-for-all anyway, then there is really no point in being the politest guy around. That why I suggested it might be an Athens thing, because I thought it was pretty unusual behaviour for a straight up guy like you usually are.
@@michaelahass2695 Im from Europe, Amsterdam to be precise and ive traveled all over the continent and I almost never see people board a train like that. Ive only been to Greece once though and not in Athens, so thats why I suggested it might be a local thing.
@ageoflove1980
I'm from Paris and I see tourists every day board like this !
Tired, overloaded, stressed , we understand them ..
Any destination where commute is hard for a tourist is not a place I'll go to.
Are you planning to go to the baltics?
Yes, I've only seen the capitals so would like to see more, but no specific plans for now.
Some day can you explain what a duty free store is at the airport. I never bought anything in one, it was confusing
It's a store where everything is really expensive and they have nothing you want, but there's no sales tax.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Thank you I have walked through it many times but was not sure. So its not cheaper than if you bought the same things in the U.S. or Europe.
Visit alula , and abha you won’t regret it ♥️
Hi Gabe: The moment you showed the currency "Riyal", I knew it was Saudi Arabia. In the beginning, you said "it is 6 pm, in the evening", is there a 6pm in the morning? Just kidding, I guess you were tired. Also curious as to how you managed to pay 200 riyals when you had only 195. Did you give the guy some dollars too?
No, I just paid him 195. Sometimes 6pm is actually in the morning, on triple leap days or if you fly backwards over the international date line.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Ha ha! You should know.
Saudi, I spent some time in Wadi Al Batin. It was hot.
People may cheat everywhere, being rich doesn't mean honest. Good luck with the travels!
Uber and Careem taxi hailing app works I guess in Riyadh
Shame to this taxi driver..first impression of the capital of such a rich country !
The intrepid traveler,aloha Gabe
Taxi drivers, so many try to rip people off. Hope things get better for you. Safe travels
It looks like a war zone. Do they not have electricity in Athens? I've seen villages in India better lit than that.
Oh Gabriel I feel dizzy while you're traveling by train, taxi, walking in the crowd! Talent!
if u could live anywhere, where would u live?
😊😊😊
Happy to watch you rush through Athens, my favorite city & how well you maneuver it😊Safe travels.
apparently the taxi guy charged you " wan und haaf " like the rickshaws in bangalore, south india🤣🤣🤣🤣
I flew to Baghdad four days ago from Cairo! Everything is fine right now in Iraq
Great, that's good to hear. Are you an Iraqi who lives there or a traveler? Seems like it would still be risky for travelers when anything could happen and you might get stuck if the airport closed again.
@ Hey Gabriel! Yeah, I am an Iraqi American, and currently living in Baghdad, I am also a CLV for our embassy here, let me know if you have plans for Baghdad or Iraq in general 😊🌹
I see, all the best with everything there. 👍✌️
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Thanks Gabriel! Enjoy your trip! I am also a big fan of your channel! I’ve been following your channel for several years by now! It’s amazing indeed! Keep up the awesome work 😊🌹
I love travel days ….
Find two faults in this vid: 1: Turkey is in the Middle East. Only the part of eastern Thrace (into western Turkey that is, and as Turkey is in western Asia its still in Asia and Middle East) which stretch until Constantinople is part of Europe. 2: Saudi Arabia is not a developed country. :D. Cheers!
It seems like you've beaten physics when you edit THIS video in the video!
The trick is that I do the editing before the filming. 😁
@@GabrielTravelerVideos lol!
Gabriel, i am so sorry you had a bad experience with the taxi driver. When I had a late night arrival in Athens, my guesthouse owner sent me a taxi driver whom she knows. So we agreed a fixed rate, and it worked out very well & safe. A lot of times, hotels and guesthouses have contacts with a taxi driver or even the husband of the wife who runs a guesthouse or b&b often does the airport transfers. Anyhow, I’m glad you got there safe.
Welcome to Saudi Arabia, Gabriel! You should engage, converse, and be open with the Saudi people because they take hospitality to the next level
@michaelahass2695 Du dum tssst
That was so cool seeing father and son playing accordian on the train