48 hours in the weirdest country in the world: Turkmenistan (North Korea of Central Asia)

What is it like to TRAVEL to one of the MOST ISOLATED COUNTRIES in the world? 😱 We spent only 2 days in TURKMENISTAN and were SHOCKED by their laws, their crazy president and their architecture. In this week‘s video we share our detailed travel experience to one of the -istan countries in Central Asia.
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[@henrysiale4664]

Who else thought this was a documentary instead of a couple and their dog ? 🐕 😳 🙄 🤣

[@ameyaathale1224]

🤚🏻🤚🏻🤚🏻

[@Ok....-]

Totally wasted my time

[@demishiahughes7326]

Thanks for saving me in advance

[@pikachuchujelly7628]

The dog is fluffy and cute, but I wanted to learn more about Turkmenistan.

[@best-pro570]

I want my time back, theybare not funny at all.

[@Felixxxxxxxxx]

Let's hope the Turkmenistan government is unable to identify who you stayed with because this video can cause trouble for her. It would probably have been smarter if you did not mention the nationality of the person you stayed with. Still an interesting video, just a bit concerning that you do not seem to account for that individual's safety.

[@youngjedi8028]

100% facts!

[@Mayrita77]

3:11 "applying for a visa to Turkmenistan is like... proceeds to describe exactly the same process as applying for a visa for the USA 😂

[@MohidinBahija]

ℍ𝕒𝕪 𝕤𝕒𝕝𝕦𝕥 morooco❤

[@mariliabatista5250]

100% accurate 😂

[@BreeOlson9]

They start talking about Turkmenistan at 4:10. Before that- the only thing mentioned is that it’s hard to get a visa to it.

[@MohidinBahija]

ℍ𝕒𝕪 𝕤𝕒𝕝𝕦𝕥 𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕠𝕠𝕔𝕠❤

[@aqe7914]

Hello everyone, I am originally from Turkmenistan and go back and forth, so one thing people always say is, nobody is allowed to enjoy, no this is not true. Population is low and sadly are overseas due to dictatorship and economy. However there is no segregation or anything like that and buildings are actually occupied. It’s super stoic culture outwardly plus add dictatorship then you get that super abnormally quite outside.

[@ashey68]

Can you tell what to not do in when travelling to turkmensitan

[@aqe7914]

@@ashey68 just beware of filing president’s palace when you visit other than that people are very hospitable

[@chyn7852]

As a Turkmen, I have a few points here... Yes, it's not perfect there but every country/ state has their own quirks and it's unfortunate you were not able to explore it properly or meet the people properly. But it is not OK for you to make a video like this and spread false information about a place that you truly didn’t get to see and experience properly. Now about the points you made: - the locals live in the capital and the "white marble flats".... the government gives people flats when they are completed, depending on the situation etc. - The Internet, yes is regulated and restrictive but people always find ways to access it and use it and it is available as broadband and on mobile and has been for years now! - it is NOT 'The most dangerous' country to live in.... whoever told you that is lying through their teeth.... As a young woman, I feel completely safe walking the streets of Ashgabat at night compared to for example in London or even in Berlin..... - the locals during the day are working and if you travel there in the summer it is usually 50+ Celsius so most likely we are in a mall or somewhere with an aircon - the hike of the trail once a yr is also BS, not every person has to do and not every year... sometimes there are national events that take place but it's not as extreme as you describe it to be! - the president is NOT obsessed with horses... Horses are one of the national animals that we cherish as they are the most beautiful breed of horses you can find- Ahal Teke ... a simple google search would help you understand that! - the book was written by the old president and yes we had to learn and recite it in school back in the days but that too is not as extreme as it used to be and not every school and class does it as much as it used to be... and the questions about it for driving license is also BS... come on... - I don't know why you were not able to communicate with anyone but as someone who welcomed and showed tourists and visitors around I can tell you that the people are very welcoming and warm just like the other parts of central Asia. - the locals know plenty about the outside world, don't you worry about that :) we have wifi, we have internet, TV with global channels etc.... we have freedom of travel and movement.... its not easy and requires some money and patience but we have that! - we are NOT more restricted than North Korea! They cannot leave their country and have NO access to the outside world besides tourists etc.... we have A LOT more FREEDOM!!!

[@AyahAbdin]

Thank you for educating us about your country. I recently stumbled upon a video about it and got curious to know more. Honestly I think it is a good thing that you are isolated from outside influence yet have the freedom to "get the outside" experience. Makes me want to visit it more!

[@Angie-zw8mo]

Thank you so much for educating people about your country, these clowns only want views, your country seems beautiful and I saw other videos the locals are lovely!

[@rafael3787]

Thanks for discovering us tour country

[@Jensen8918]

Who would have thought the 2 rich privileged babies with a giant dog who spend their life ''travelling' who know fuck all about a country. I laughed out loud as the 'obsessed' with horses part. I'm from australia and if you told me everyone is obsessed with Kangaroos because you saw a few flags with a boxing kangaroo we'd laugh at you. It's amazing how people like these 2 who are 'so worldly' are so ignorant. Cool video though, some great shots. just take out the sound next time.

[@utahdan231]

@@AyahAbdinnot so easy. It’s mostly closed for tourism.

[@Ok....-]

Show the country...not your lecture

[@patcappelli2332]

They were kept away from other people, probably not allowed to take pictures, not allowed to do anything unless approved. No freedom no photos.

[@eeaahoo]

There are like hundreds of vids (vlogs, documentaries, news clips) and articles to form a basic idea of what to expect in Turkmenistan , and here these numpties with their Western sense of entitlement rants on and on about visa and what not. Being a recent upload, expected new Turkmenistan related content. Turned out to be waste of time and more of it writing this comment. Duh!

[@johnny_c-l]

Agree completely, it seems like they had an aversion to like or understand a different country/culture which doesn't fit western norms.

[@khloandlilbro]

I recently met some people from Turkmenistan and they were so nice. They told me little bit about their country and I had to do some research on my own too. Thank you for sharing!

[@seana1293]

your content is amazing! Thank you

[@tamekawarren4198]

So did you stop to think that you may have been putting your tour guide in danger with this video telling the quote unquote secrets?

[@carjam49]

that was a very enlightening video. i'm amazed at how beautiful the architecture is but no one is allowed to enjoy it. strange.

[@TheTravelTellers]

Thank you! 🤗 we felt the same when we walked around 😱

[@electro1463]

​@@TheTravelTellers Nice videos but we didn't see much about the country

[@ShawnehCooper]

Probably allowed when no tourists are there.

[@snapkrr]

I retract my comment I think this city is the city made for media to make it seem like a beautiful successful country like how North Korea is when in reality it is completely communist and they won’t let people explore past this city.

[@MohidinBahija]

ℍ𝕒𝕪 𝕤𝕒𝕝𝕦𝕥 moroocco

[@asifiqbal2776]

It's well within the realm of possibilities that the Turkmen officials at the Turkmenistan embassy were reluctant to issue visas to foreign applicants because of the potential risk of those foreigners making videos like this one. That you guys were issued the Turkmenistan visa and ended up making precisely such a video wherein you report from an independent perspective and subsequently released it without, -- (I presume), -- getting its contents approved from Turkmenistan government, should be enough to get some visa-issuing heads rolling at the Turkmenistan embassy.

[@natiatsindeliani4927]

You guys know this was your FIRSt AND LAST Visa to Turkmenistan, right?))))))😂

[@sera2775]

Beautiful dog, she/he is the star of the video 😂

[@jthomas8263]

Two different Central Asian Nations, which is separated which is border Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Turkmenistan: The North Korea Of Central Asia, and Kazakhstan: The South Korea Of Central Asia.

[@bipinpattni2558]

Great informative Video❤

[@Mieomieo77]

Love all your video! Like to know how was your other travel like Iran, S.korea, and more..! ❤

[@nokuthulamahlangu1328]

Im South african , i enjoy watching europeans travelling eurasia , im always envious. Here in Africa it is abit difficult moving through the neighbour countries 1. Bureaucracy 2. We too poor to be spending money on travelling & exploring Africa too has stunningly beautiful scenes, i still wish to this day , that i could explore it. Anyways thank you for sharing your experiences 💗

[@dethswurl117]

This channel is a hidden gem. These experiences are amazing, ty for sharing

[@TheTravelTellers]

Thank you so much 😍

[@FollowmedowntheNumberWhole]

Would be interested to hear about your time in Iran and what it was like running out of money there! Thanks for sharing your fascinating and sundry adventures. Cheers!

[@bryanfinkell5184]

This couple was so disconnected and obnoxious I had to turn the channel.

[@mirm0n]

Felix is the best 😂😂he's so smart, seems like a human

[@travelleryu]

I met many people from Turkmenistan abroad they absoluted hated the government there (I could communicate since I speak Russian). Same system in Tajikistan which I visited for 2 weeks, many told me they dislike the regime though some didn't like discussing politics to a foreigner. Nonetheless, Tajikistan is less totalitarian than Turkmenistan according to economist democracy index and freedom house.

[@doc032848]

There is one video I know of where a single man was allowed to visit. He had to read and learn about Turkmenbashi's rules. He wrote the book himself (T'bashi). He got to see lots of the country. I haven't a clue why.

[@johnny_c-l]

Little content in this video, seems like they visited nearly a decade ago (2015 visa) and are relying on stock footage. Pity it doesn't begin to scratch the surface of this country.

[@JCR43221]

Glad you made it out safely and i love your dog, Felix! ❤

[@henrynavusolo4692]

Love the place and love you guys ❤ watching from Fiji 🇫🇯 ❤

[@taqyosman]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@roseapple8786]

I love your videos and the places where you traveled. It is very interesting when you tell your story and what you see and all the places you have been. I love it. I am too old to travel so I see through your eyes and you have seen a lot. Thank you for sharing and God Bless. When Daisy is fixed be safe. 🥰💯💯💯💯💯👍👍👍👍👍(🐞🌹🦂🌵)

[@amarbasu8601]

I m happy to see via your Video the Buildings are built with White Marbles & Looks beautiful

[@imjustsomecanadianguyandis184]

It's often described as a modern Soviet Union, given the history its not surprising that the State shut itself out internationally as is the tendency with modern socialist and post-soviet states due to the massive dominance the west that is driven by capitalism now has with the USSR now gone.

[@_robloxplayer615]

Hello! I know this is so random but I actually from Turkmenistan and I was born there but I know it’s not that strict in other 4 states.Also I love ur dog so much he/she so cute ❤🥰

[@Jinan_Shah]

Thanks for sharing the video and such details. I am worried about that student if she is still a student the dictator might punish her. I hope you changed the name and country of that person 👍🙏

[@weekendspecial5316]

Loved your dog ❤

[@mubashirlatif9350]

Thanks for this video. Honestly I had no idea that there is a country in the world that is more restrictive than North Korea. Turkmenistan totally seems super bizarre in every way. Makes me grateful that I was not born in any such country.

[@samdesigns4427]

Not at all. People of Turkmenistan get free GAS, PETROL, and ELECTRICITY. On top of that, they're very happy

[@Thataussiebattler]

Typical limited individual.

[@chyn7852]

We are not more restricted than North Korea… find North Koreans who has access to TV and international channels like Russian and Turkish… or those with phones that they can use freely and access the internet… yes the internet is regulated and some social media channels are blocked but so is Chinese internet service… I don’t see anyone comparing them to North Korea! Or find me a North Korean who can go and buy a plane ticket and travel abroad and return back home? Or one that can go and study and work abroad?? I am tired of all these fake news and misinformation!

[@laurenanderson7330]

@@samdesigns4427wrong - they’re not free.

[@chyn7852]

@@laurenanderson7330 wrong! We are free…

[@bethanyschneider5230]

Cute doggy🐕‍🦺🦮🐕🐶 Turkmen language is beautiful and I am currently reading Turkmen Bible. Not easy to find info on this most wonderful language.

[@mirm0n]

Crazy, I just learned about this country today

[@brigittelikeslanguages8916]

You are lucky to have seen Türkmenistan! 🇹🇲 Why don't you appreciate that locals government came to your aid to guide you? I would like to visit Türkmenistan but I need a visa. I don't shame the country. Thanks for sharing the video. 💚 Türkmenistan 🇹🇲

[@AyahAbdin]

I agree... I did not like the negative attitude just because people do things differently. I understand they want views, but please be considerate. This is what culture is all about. Also they were only there for two days... how can they judge

[@HI-cl6ii]

"2:02 we are from Germany and got German passports which are considered to be very strong so we don't need visas but for Turkmenistan we did" nice little brag there lol everyone knows this no need to rub it.

[@user-xg3bl8ml1w]

Wow!!! It's beatiful country, I know, because, turkmenistan is my country ❤

[@amarbasu8601]

its a good news that you provided in your Video about there is no Internet connection or it could be volnerable type of net connections

[@anniehuaytamori1982]

How impressive the landscapes told from one perspective

[@gundogar1875]

I sincerely admire you both

[@bbwfinesser2895]

I have two samoyeds, now Im going to bring them to Tajikistan

[@billm83army]

Love to go there. Don't care about the way the government operates, not my business. Their rules, you need to respect

[@g.dejong7804]

German attempts at vlogging in English, should be considered a warcrime

[@Shirazmoo]

6 weeks in Iran? Hope you enjoyed 😃🤍 Love from Iran 💚🤍❤️

[@crowsandravens8998]

Awwww love your doggie!! ❤

[@benwasserman8223]

You guys have the craziest travel adventures together.

[@TheTravelTellers]

😁😁 we hope we can collect many more together!

[@astronaut1001]

Hello😊 I wonder what did u eat there?

[@Tahasr7]

such a beautiful dog

[@trends2morrow107]

Never expected this sort of a place...

[@superbn0va]

Well thanks for almost nothing said on the country itself..

[@korkut31]

as a Turk, we are not able to enter country. so as a anglo-sxon how did u enter ?

[@mdanowerhossain2981]

Thank you

[@WELSHDESI]

Apologies I didn’t listen to your Turkmenistan ‘Adventures’ but was more fascinated about the fluffy big white Guy! 😊

[@moneyhearts]

Expected this to be a documentary

[@freiheit2616]

Hello from Turkmenistan, The horses called Akhal Teke

[@freiheit2616]

And Turkmenistan the second north Korea

[@Mariale070190]

You need a letter of invitation before you can apply for a visa. This takes a month or two… so you need to get this well in advance.

[@allah.ka.mullah]

That cute disturbance.

[@bee-anca236]

I love these videos and that you all travel so much and actually take the time to learn about the countries you visit.

[@Mr_Sync.]

The dog is huge 😂😂😂😂

[@utahdan231]

Yes. 2017. The weirdest country I have visited / 74 all together/.

[@rujjalsada3413]

great video

[@ayalewjoseph5539]

I Like that fluffy white dog.

[@xcx23cwea65]

A visa racket going on there. So basically it's like north Korea but with all the luxury like toppings.

[@agustinakraiss6134]

Now through your video i learned about this country which i am not familiar with..

[@204Addy]

I did not know that Turkmenistan was such a special country.

[@mahimasabherwal4813]

Did you apply for a VISA?

[@ajarnolaf9034]

From another KZbinr, I heard that the government is very particular about AND weird what vehicles, in fact, the color of the vehicles and state of operation / disrepair that are allowed. For example vehicles are not allowed to be any color other than white.

[@yessicaurbina6847]

They call you to pay you for likes and comments and in the end they didn't pay.

[@MikeT-om9mf]

Apply again and go back after saying all that😂😂

[@bogusaruba]

That is a very well behaved dog.

[@soulman.9835]

I had never heard of the country. Why is it so dangerous? You said people living there seemed happy. Looking at what is happening in the west, I don't blame them.

[@poushk]

Most of white people always think they're superior... They got brainwashed by the media.

[@alvinsquezz]

They don’t seem to be happy, they’re just acting happy for the camera. If anyone dares to speak up, he/she will be in 6ft below the ground the next morning.

[@mocabz1576]

@@alvinsquezzthat’s a very brainwashed version of how westerners interpret the rest of the world, just because they don’t live like you do and their understanding of happiness is different from that of the westerners don’t mean that they are not happy

[@alvinsquezz]

@@mocabz1576 I’m dead 🤣🤣

[@idontknow2rhhfhf]

​@@alvinsquezzyou have never travelled, tou know nothing.

[@aidawarah4205]

I found your lack of appreciation and disrespect towards the country and its leader disappointing. Did you need to qualify everything as "crazy" and "weird"? I advise you to learn and apply some basic guest ethics and etiquette. Lastly, despite your negative spin and unnecessary derogatory messages, I hope to visit this beautiful country someday. Thank you.

[@johnnydepo]

Thought you’d show more of the country. Not you two sitting with your dog discussing the country.

[@lovemar7872]

I read somewhere some of the things they said about Turkmenistan...

[@urumqi123]

Does someone else also think it's weird or just me. It was supposed to be a Vlog.

[@amarbasu8601]

I'm interested to know about how the Iran behaves with Germans

[@jeanrenengbebou7989]

2 Wherever you are, know that Kacou Philippe is the prophet there and live well. All those who are around you are but robbers in the harvest. Live well! Keep the vision up to the end. In hunger, pain, sickness or death, keep the vision up to the end. Love God, the Message and the prophet as I love you.

[@erturtemirbaev5207]

Greetings from Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬, central Asia

[@DemocracyUS]

Very interesting

[@user-gm6wx7bd7k]

Actually the white building or marble building full of people and its kind hard to rent there 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️also very expensive but people own and live there very normally 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

[@TheWzeOwl]

The Silk Road Of The Middle East Tracing Boards.😊

[@naplon74]

El idioma turcomano es hermoso .No es fácil encontrar información sobre este maravilloso idioma.

[@user-dx9ty3pe8s]

2:02 "Wee aarr fromm Dschömänni ...." Das harte "Englisch" kam mir doch gleich so spanisch vor.

[@AndresCevallosS]

Guess which countries also reject most of the visa applications....

[@evaluateanalysis7974]

A couple and a dog sitting in front of a tree chatting about Turkmenistan. When does the video about Turkmenistan start?

[@ChronicallyCassidy]

I feel it’s soooo darn risky to visit North Korea. Would never do that. Feel I’d be stuck there and put in jail.

[@RebellionWarrior]

I want to cuddle, “big cuddly doggy!”

[@jyeaquilnsalazarsierra1105]

Excelente ❤❤❤❤

[@freddystreamz9122]

Really beautiful dog

[@FranciscaPalomaSotoLagos]

Podrían subtitularlo en español 😊

[@riyadiraya]

Are their people happy?

[@hafidhafid1396]

Germany declines visas for a lot of people for none reason

[@adreekazafor2410]

Looks like a Minecraft Creative world.

[@oscarzapata847]

Que bonita historia 😊

[@NIKAAAA0]

Oii oii my name also Felix 😂😅

[@joegambino817]

Did she just say it has a crazy dictator? Well that's it your visa is cancelled

[@SomeonefromsomewhereofTRKMNSTN]

Waiting for trip parts and video ends

[@Cat_of_the_Mars]

why you not come to the turkmenbashy to awaza i am living here

[@brigithespinoza114]

Me encanta ❤

[@stoned5943]

We too have no idea what we are watching...until we fell to a click bait...