A Tour of LAKE OHRID | Best Place in North Macedonia

Exploring the lovely city of Ohrid on beautiful Lake Ohrid in North Macedonia.
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A Tour of LAKE OHRID | Best Place in North Macedonia

[@patrickw123]

That interior of the Church of St. Sophia was spectacular! I could feel the continuous sense of living history and the ancient icon paintings were amazing.

[@Macedon1972]

I agree, I I am glad someone else enjoyed as I did.

[@wilkinsonlee9278]

you are finally there, Ohrid ^^ that reminds me of the great time i had 5 years ago. I like Macedonian people very much, not rich, but very warm hearted & hospitable. miss Macedonia

[@marlenemcmillan8891]

We're all here in Canada worried about getting covid and dementia and you're travelling the world and enjoying yourself..you made the right life choice...🤣😉😉

[@Originalman144]

You can stop being worried about covid now. Politicians and media say to be scared forever and vote for them.

[@ThunderDome74]

I hear you but I must say, CBC is doing a fine job of scare tactics journalism. More and more stats everyday it's starting to sound like baseball.

[@gameswithinga]

@@ThunderDome74 its a flue season, shit happens

[@ThunderDome74]

@@gameswithinga - you know it, Olaf.

[@ThunderDome74]

@@themissdior1235 - Well said. They're wonderful and I'm glad Gabriel has continued his travels.

[@AnkleSnapper72]

I get home from a crap day at work, and look at You Tube for something to get me out of my sour mood. Then your video pops up. Thank you for showing that coast line walkway and fort views.

[@waitaminute2015]

From the food, weather, buildings and vibe, looks like my kind of place. Love this style of video Gabriel does. No BS and it's not about him. Just taking us along.

[@meryuk]

'It's not about him' - those are the right words! Most other youtubers, even the good ones, tend to make videos somehow about themselves, by being constantly in the view. And youtuber is a stupid word, Gabriel is like better than that.

[@waitaminute2015]

@@meryuk yes, exactly! The fact that he doesn't get more views says more about the society than anything else in my opinion!

[@YesSirPhil]

Amen. From humble persons you learn the most...

[@milanlj74]

Take a boat tour to St.Naum on the south part of lake there is very nice monastery and the crystal clear spring that flows into lake. St.Naum is a must see place for all Ohrid tourists. Enjoy

[@Yappittyyapyap]

My beautiful hometown. I miss it dearly 🇲🇰❤️

[@eleniasimop]

If you want to do it the easy way you take a taxi to Samuel's fortress and you can easily walk down the cliff to the old town enjoing the beautiful views 😂😂😂. Ohrid and Bitola are the two places I really enjoy in North Macedonia.

[@memeteminovski3970]

First greek who doesn't brake balls bro sis love u i hope every time u gonna go there u gonna be welkomed

[@alessagoltes9142]

Hi, there ! Ohrid is just awesome place to visit. Beautiful Macedonia !!!

[@markswauger756]

Wow 😳 what a beautiful city loving the church ⛪️ thank you for sharing Gabriel be safe on your Journey

[@jovannikolic9185]

Ohrid has 365 churches. Same as the days of the year. But there are also mosques, because it is a multiethnic city. Because they come wild and drive the tame.

[@Travelwithchris]

North Macedonia is so beautiful! I love me a good Macedonian salad!!! 😋

[@ohrid59mk76]

REPUBLIC of MACEDONIA is even better ! try next time !

[@yogiaol]

this salad is bulgarian salat, and this fake country is Bulgaria the north macedonians are bulgarians. This is the historic truth.

[@tatjanavelkova5814]

@@yogiaol IN MAKEDONIJA EVERYTHING IS MACEDONIAN.

[@yogiaol]

@@tatjanavelkova5814 Погледни си имената и спри да се отличаваш от българка.

[@stevo728822]

Another dose of sanity. Loved the folk music at the end. Never heard of this place before. I'm impressed that the Ottomans didn't destroy the Byzantine churches. Back in the day, the Ottomans must have been one of the world's superpowers.

[@dacho707]

well they did vandalise the frescos and gouge the eyes of the saints you see painted in the first half of the video

[@stevo728822]

@@dacho707 Not sure it was the Ottomans who did that. Within the Christian religion there was a dispute about the use of icons and images. The iconoclasts wanted to remove all images of Jesus, Mary and saints.

[@dacho707]

@@stevo728822 i'm a local, as far as i know the turks did it

[@ivansince91]

They destroyed a lot of them and converted them into mosques, burned whole monasteries with monks inside. There was much more than there is now.

[@dacho707]

@Anonymous mongols and romans were tolerant of different cultures, the turks made lots of churches into mosques and destroyed lots of them during the conquest.

[@soumyadeeplovestoexplore6631]

One of the best background music I have listened starting inside form St. Sofia church. Great Gabriel, you have a wonderful music collection.

[@rocco...]

Does that include at 3:10 Ring My Bell by Anita Ward.

[@soumyadeeplovestoexplore6631]

@@rocco... no.. the music starting from here 6:47

[@rocco...]

@@soumyadeeplovestoexplore6631 Ethereal music. You like that eh? Heavenly!

[@esthoosampule129]

Million thanks Gabriel brother its one of your best video in your travel history in my eyes it is so beautiful because I got to know by your North Macedonia's video that North Macedonia is also a beautiful place to VISIT and being a PASTOR my family and I love to visit places where we can PRAY in different Churches and to see the old Churches too it's an awesome I pray May God bless you more with sound health to May you keep making these wonderful videos for us thanks again and stay blessed.

[@danielmedjedovic7068]

It really is beautiful, just shows that Balkans have such rich history as well beautiful places to visit. The Balkans will always be the heart of Europe, even if its countries through politics is so bad.

[@kora132]

Thanks, Gabriel, for showing us this beautiful town of Ohrid!

[@b.manowar3692]

Loved the musical ending . Thankyou for visiting beautiful Macedonia 🇲🇰

[@angelov480048]

The coolest video from the Macedonian series. Fantastic job Gabe!

[@Bongarnie]

This channel is my Netflix period

[@TheWallaceReboot]

We love Lake Ohrid! Living in Tirana, Albania now.

[@pseudonymshqipe854]

I love it too. I'm an ethnic Albanian from Struga.

[@hristinatrajkovskatrajkovs74]

This land was conquered from so many empires and countries through the years. Roman empire, Ottoman empire, WW1,WW2, many outrageous murders to this people it's miracle that's still exist. Thank you Gabrielle for showing us this beautiful ❤️ town.

[@user-xc1fq2qy8y]

This is the place of st clement, who developed the slavic alphabet. Greatest place for all south slavs.

[@user-xc1fq2qy8y]

@Dardan El Rahim It’s a mix of a lot. Notice how I didn’t say ‘Macedonia’? I said Ohrid. Just because a bunch of your people invaded the east, doesnt mean it’s yours. It’s still Slavic.

[@user-xc1fq2qy8y]

@Dardan El Rahim never will happen, but I wouldn’t protest it if you all were Orthodox. I would want the world to be albania if you were orthodox. But that will never happen, because you aren’t, and God will not allow a pious group of people to be destroyed.

[@dynamicmk]

Dardan El Rahim haha, good one

[@user-bh7hg1td1w]

I support you my man.Your energy and words are positive and true and may great love and peace be with you always.😃👽💜💜💜😇

[@dynamicmk]

Dardan El Rahim tell another one funny man

[@saratemp790]

Perfect vacation spot. Beautiful lake and town, with a lot of history.

[@UranijaZeus]

Beautiful. I loved the St. Sophia church.

[@georgestojkovski1026]

Beautiful amazing City Ohrid Macedonia 🇲🇰 ❤️ is great to SEE AND ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL SCENERY OF THIS BEAUTIFUL town ✨️ ❤️

[@anne-lottex9294]

Yessss i love these Balkan videos

[@richardacquaye269]

that's nice

[@williehannon9306]

Beautiful city. Fantastic history. Really enjoying your Balkan adventure Gabe.

[@elineeugenie5224]

Did you pick up on how clean the water of the Lake is? There's millions of little fish And you showed the red stairway stone in the entrance to Saint Sophia!! Makes my day❤️ I actually forgot about the boardwalk, how's that possible, it's so cool

[@losangelos]

not to spoil your first impression there but although the water LOOKS clean and crystal clear there are only a few places where I would sign up on that (like perhaps the crn drim springs at Sveti Naum where Lake Ohrid is fed with fresh water coming from lake Prespa through the ground). Anything near the city of Ohrid or Struga, you can't speak of clean water. I also spoke to a german biologist who took samples for bacterial analysis a few years ago and he confirmed what I already knew. Perhaps with less tourism in 2020 the lake might have recovered a bit, of course. But hey, as long as it looks nice...and I certainly miss my morning and night walks there...

[@elineeugenie5224]

@@losangelos i suppose you're right. When we went around the springs at Sveti Naum, i even drank handfuls of the water... wouldn't do that anywhere else, definitely!

[@losangelos]

@@elineeugenie5224 considering they store some strange barrels behind the springs (behind the fence on the lawn) I would not drink any water there, lol. Fun fact, in OH I usually buy water at the pharmacy that allegedly comes directly from the White Mountains of Crete, filled into BPA-free plastic bottles (never lose faith).

[@devkodevko8389]

@@losangelos what the hell are you talking about? The water at the springs is 1000% natural, drinkable the freshest water ever. Lake is the cleanest ever only a few spots u should avoid cause theres sewage going in. Please stop this. Ohrid Lake is a real GEM.

[@losangelos]

@@devkodevko8389 one of us talked to a german marine biologist (or whatever his profession) who took many samples everywhere. Of course, his worst results were in the stari grad / struga area. There's nothing for me to stop. But I can also make a video of all the trash that noone ever pulled out of the water (pre 2020). Regarding the springs is just my personal observation and opinion. And again: just b/c something looks clean doesn't mean it is. pozdrav

[@ThunderDome74]

This was a really nice video, Gabriel. What beautiful scenery and town. Thanks as always!

[@samantha1877]

So beautiful....

[@ckmoeller9233]

Beautiful spot !! Stay right where you are, do not even think about ever coming back to the USA.

[@rosieg3423]

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!

[@thegreatresist4224]

It's always a pleasure watching your videos, Gabriel. Right on, champ, and bon appetite. 😄👍

[@MrsOhrid]

Thank you Gabriel for sharing your video of Ohrid... my birth place...I left 50yrs ago Things have changed....

[@meinemeinung5035]

Thank you very much for this video , I couldn’t visit my hometown this summer 😢 I was born and raised in Ohrid, it is just beautiful there. It hurts to see my town so empty... 🤗

[@mmb1253]

thanks for the upload my friend, outstanding quality as always

[@solobano570]

Beautiful frescoes! It made me worried that they were overly touched up in Serbia, but here they seem authentic

[@Rabsmyth91]

ahhhh so much beauty!

[@ropersix]

Despite all the tragedy surrounding the pandemic, it is nice that you've landed in the Balkans, and have been able to really explore it and share the experiences more in-depth than maybe in the past with other places. Despite the criticism you mentioned getting early on, you're much better off there than in CA watching it burn (which is very heartbreaking when you know people who've lost their homes). Stay safe, and travel on!

[@mayamaksimoska1797]

Thank you for posting. Missing home. Hope you had an amazing time there. ❤

[@pasqualeabarno]

Ciao.. Gabriel.. Amazing zone... Molto bello... Thank you very much... 🍀

[@lbunnygordon1133]

Nice one Gabriel ...tried to go to Turkey but my flight was cancelled will start next May ... you are the very best feel like I know you ..nice simple guy especially enjoyed Croatia ..you keep it all real ..

[@MilenaRondovic]

Beautiful! Great video!

[@edwardsbarbara25]

Beautiful video. Love the historical narration

[@lilynesh3227]

Thank you Gabe for sharing beautiful Ohrid🥰

[@michaelolson571]

You're the best Gabe. These videos give me hope for normalcy . Keep it up!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool, glad to hear it.

[@bennybelton709]

love the city

[@megortiz7343]

I truely respect you for how you put on proper shirt for entering sacred places.

[@user-bh7hg1td1w]

Glad you liked it! Its a great place for us macedonians to go in the summer. It offers great natural beauty to relax the soul and awesome places to have fun also! 😃👽👽💜

[@fmj_556]

Since I am unable to go on vacation live through you vicariously my friend!

[@subashbose1011]

Amazing place awesome views dude..

[@wifiThief]

people suggested you to visit this place was right! very beautiful town and lake.

[@slafcog]

great place, enjoy!

[@TravelWithJose]

Another great video. Huge thanks for sharing!

[@ArcAudios77]

Wonderful Tour, really enjoyed the walk thanks Gabriel :)

[@jitendarsingh8158]

Beautiful video

[@marisol2408]

Gabriel, I LOVE your videos and your informative narratives! I always want to travel to the locations, this one no exception! I did travel to Panama and hired your guide, Armando... excelente. Living vicariously thru you during 2020. Stay well.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Very cool.

[@anabellebatlle6099]

that mosque looks beautiful!

[@hetty43]

Amazing video as always. I always enjoy your travels. I guess I see you do things that remind me of the things I get a buzz out of when I travel places. I always notice how you love to sample a local beer when you visit places. I used to like that too as it sort of defines a country or a place as well as using the local currency. Just makes me a little sad that we can’t travel at the moment because of the greed of a few psychopaths. But I feel the truth is starting to emerge and we will soon be able to travel I hope. Enjoy yourself. Keep on doing what you do. Plus I always like your polite and respectful manner with people. I always think that pays dividends. Keep on exploring. Don’t be in any hurry to return home. You’ll regret it. Keep doing what you do best. Great video. Thanks.

[@ylpea5170]

Yep, been to Bitola once, loved it.

[@kingofmak]

Most beautiful city od the balkans, and hat down for u for all the facts and amazing video!

[@marktownsend9333]

Brilliant one Gabriel love the food as always 👍🍻

[@qinutusarmus_imnotdeejay5342]

Very interesting place man! 👍☝🙏

[@BillKing3456]

Great job. I hope this place is as cool as you made it look because the vibe looked mellow hip. I liked the camera shot on your table.

[@saurabhjoshi9411]

Beautiful..

[@HeavyPace77]

Somehow, Gabriel always uploads videos just in time of my launch, so i'm always happy to watch the videos while I eat lol :D

[@javierrobles7774]

🇲🇰 Masedonia is so good, nice country!!!

[@appleseed2933]

North*

[@tatjanavelkova5814]

@@appleseed2933.... go in ..... north Antartik. prespa dogovor -- krivic'no delo. sds programa 2016 nema menuvanje IME na MAKEDONIJA. dogovor - u wc.

[@leonorlopez7932]

Nice and beautiful video... i love your channel! Greetings from Houston, Texas.USA 🇺🇸 🌎

[@argeltal9090]

Finally my home town! Glad you liked it. You still here?

[@travel4ever]

Beautiful city!

[@vikiboku5603]

Nice weather there yesterday I was in Jasper Albera it was snowing 🌨

[@carlsontravelsandwildlife]

Loved the background music when you were walking through the church.

[@kingofmak]

What a wonderful place!!! Most visit

[@That_Idiot_Bass_Player]

that walkway along the shore, I *love* that!

[@daveadriffield7296]

Kelly Marie: Feels like I'm in love, a taste of Scotland blasting out.

[@Travelwithchris]

Make sure to visit Matka Canyon! I loved it there also Gabe!

[@cardorazoda7934]

Nice vlog gab.. Ur no. 1 subs always waitin 4 a new one.keep it.

[@mikejohnson599]

love that byzantine church

[@jovannikolic9185]

Ohrid has 365 churches. Same as the days of the year. But there are also mosques, because it is a multiethnic city. Because they come wild and drive the tame.

[@rimonb555]

great videos gabriel! keep safe !

[@veraognenovska3168]

Yoy video ,mke me very hapy especilly at the end when lisening tog Ing to that old macedonian song thank you.

[@SkySpiral8]

Gabriel, if you want a project, I think a video compilation of dishes you've eaten from different countries would be a hit! I am hungry now, gotta go!

[@santana898989]

Thank you Gabriel.

[@brendanfarrell5119]

YOU THE MAN!

[@auron7941]

Magic place

[@dr.hasanhabiburrahaman1553]

Dear Gabriel , I guess you may can enter inside the bazar Mosque courtyard ! Peoples seems nice and kind ! However the video is so enjoyable !

[@daveadriffield7296]

Looks a really nice place; great views of the lake from another place I never knew existed. I saw someone wearing a mask.

[@ramble_on1]

Excellent job my friend! Ohrid is the birthplace of Christianity in Europe. Was brought to Ohrid from Syria. Some churches there date some 300 years before the romans recognized the Christianity. Some frescoes in Ohrid recognize renaissance again some 200-300 years before the renaissance showed in for first time in Italy. The first person to be baptized on European soil was also believed to be in Ohrid, her name supposedly was Lydia. Love Ohrid. Love Macedonia love the balkans. Peace and love to all balkans (ONCE AND FOR ALL)

[@kostanestorov9819]

Tnx gabriel ,you are welcome again to visit Macedonia and to learn more about our ancient culture

[@janarose8135]

Really loved the ending ...Balkan music is so heartfelt and celebratory. The fact that you were on top of Samuel’s Fortress by yourself was mind blowing. You picked the best time of year to see Ohrid, despite the political viruses😉

[@aleksaaleksic4944]

Hey Gabriel) I am writing to you directly for the first time, you probably will not believe me but I saw your first videos in 2014 or 2015 when I was looking for random videos to Koh Samui (I was there in dec. 2014) or a year later when I went to Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. I am not sure about the year-may you remembet😄 I've been follow you sporadically since then but I've seen most of yours videos from Europe and South East Asia. I am Swedish with Montenegrin origins, so I am happy for some reason that you are still in the former YU-republics, I've never been to N. Macedonia, though, but the Ohrid lake was the most famous spot there during the YU-era. Don't forget to listen to the old folk song 'Makedonsko devojče', that is 'Macedonian girl', very famous in rhe former YU republics and Bulgaria. Keep on travelling man, continue with your videos😄 Do not forget Poland and Russia - The beauty of the city of the old Polish Kingdom - Krakow, and the Empirical grandeur of Sankt Petersburg - Europe 's cultural capital in the 19th Century. See you soon)

[@gaiatravels3489]

Great to see you back out traveling again! Always love following along on your journeys. I appreciate the inspiration you gave me to start making my own videos 🙏 I'm hoping to get back out and travel this winter to avoid that Canadian cold, how have you found traveling to be so far? Are there many other tourists and have you found many restrictions or difficulties? Take care brother!

[@look8766]

19:30 love that sneaky perspective shot!

[@mandalamadness3625]

looks so nice

[@ispodistine7032]

Very Pittoresk. Ohrid is worth to Visit....it is for the Macedonians today the Copacabana Beach like for Brazil.

[@RUSLexplorer2020]

This is a decent place to visit !

[@mediaofentertainer]

happy journey

[@bobbysingh3888]

I love you videos❤️.love and support form- village Khai, Moga, Punjab,India

[@conanlebarbare6961]

they have a good music !

[@hoboplay6703]

Peace and love to Republic of Macedonia

[@rocco...]

Time and time again you're proof that eating well diverts you from getting flus, colds and getting any illnesses.

[@Originalman144]

Beautiful scenes and interesting people. Seems like a tough place to live though, limited opportunities.

[@sowhat249]

Plenty of opportunities if you have money. If you have money, you can do whatever you want.