Traveling to the Disputed Country of Northern Cyprus

Traveling from the city of Larnaca in the Republic of Cyprus to Girne (Kyrenia) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, which requires crossing the Green Line, a border that separates the two regions and cuts through the capital city of Nicosia.
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[@kaguyasnetwork]

Remember it's not called the northern side its called the occupied side

[@simonarez]

As a Turkish Cypriot, I would like to say congratulations for this video. Good work mate!

[@mikekones1961]

There is no south and north cyprus There is cyprus And occupied part of cyprus....

[@chrisconstantinou4965]

Greek Southern side? Translation the Republic of Cyprus which is internationaly recognised

[@nonamenoname2767]

De facto greek Cyprus who pretends to represent the whole island as the republic of cyprus. He as a foreigner easily recognizef that.

[@mikem8211]

​@@nonamenoname2767The Turks are welcome in the Republic they can even claim their land and are entitled to a Cypriot passport

[@nonamenoname2767]

@@mikem8211 You say so but in reality it is not as you say that is why Turkish Cypriots live in the north not because they support Turkiye. Did you know that Turkish Cypriot citizens of the republic of Cyprus cannot open bank accounts or can not vote in the republic of Cyprus? Do you think this is something that fits to the definition of a European union country who gives equal rights to their citizens plus the children of Turkish Cypriots who happened to be born on the north de jure soil of the republic of Cyprus are not entitled to the citizenship if they have one parent Turkish Cypriot citizen and the other parent is Turkiye Turkish, can you show me a country in the world who doesn't give ids to the direct descendant of their citizens. Come on! The republic of Cyprus is not of Cyprus but of only Greek Cypriots so they should stop being hypocrite and admit that and stop blocking the way of Turkish Cypriots

[@mikem8211]

@nonamenoname2767 You've taken the land illegally what don't you understand? You want the Greek Cypriots to recognise TRNC lose all our land & get no retribution when the island of Cyprus has been Greek for over 3000 years while the Turks have been there 300 and were only 15% of the population? You need to understand in Cyprus we don't care about Greece we care about our families and quality of life Cyprus is more prosperous then Turkey & Greece why would we join either when we can be rich ourselves? You want recognition and two state soloution we want the island as one as agreed in 1960 independence settlement. Now we're never ever going to change that view it's up to you what you do join us legally and tell Turkey to leave or it stays as it is forever. Even in a thousand years the world will never recognise TRNC it was an illegal land grab and no amount of time can change that. The flag of the Republic of Cyprus was made by a Turkish Cypriot brother and we wave it proudly Turkey and Greece (who do not get involved) have absolutely no business in Cyprus it's a sovereign country yes both side's done wrong but we live in the present if we unite everything will be find but you don't want that you want to be part of Turkey bit I thought the whole point was you didn't want us to join Greece yet we're fully independent and Erdoğan decides what happens in Cyprus and he's decided he wants our oil and gas and you lot are gonna let him take it yeah great neighbours. I want peace for Cyprus and i couldn't give af about Greece or Turkey or whatever they want to be called

[@chrisconstantinou4965]

@@nonamenoname2767 my friend if you like it or not we do represent the island as a whole island

[@Rowno498]

Good to see your video again Gabriel, I wish you the very best in your exciting travels and epic videos.

[@croatsweareserbiancatholic7521]

As a third , independent and objective part let me say: Republic of Cyprus may be an independent state, member of EU and UN but noone can deny the Greek history and Greek heritage of Cyprus for thousands years, regardless the Turkish invasion of 1974 and the illegal results of this invasion. I've been to Cyprus, I'm a historian and i know what I'm talking about

[@chantenkostov6644]

Does it cost you a fortune saying in hotels everyday?

[@Erol_808]

if your a historian, why is it that you dont know why Turkey had to send troops to Cyprus in 74, why do you not mention the genocide Greece intended to commit after 14 years of ethnic cleansing. Cypriots are NOT Greek they are Cypriot.

[@croatsweareserbiancatholic7521]

@@Erol_808 Completely the opposite. It's because of the genocide that Turkey committed , in August of 1964 UN voted the resolution number 186 against Turkey Speaking about objectivity, there are 15 or more UN resolutions against Turkey. I don't trust what Turkish government teaches you at all

[@usbankusa]

Thanks for sharing. It was fun following your trips from one country to another.

[@croatsweareserbiancatholic7521]

17:38 I'm shocked 😮!! and I'm not even Greek. You entered a plundered and destroyed by the Turks, 4th century ancient church??? Thank you Gabe for showing the Turkish Barbarianism to the world

[@tad27612]

I know a Grrek family who were displaced from Northern Cyprus and a Turkish family who were displaced from the south here in the US. They know each other as well and don't seem to have hard feelings.

[@Firdausjahanibrahim]

Discovering Northern Cyprus through your videos has been a breathtaking journey. The beauty and serenity you capture is truly captivating. Thank you for sharing the magic! 🪄✨✨✨📷

[@issavisisland9870]

Crime against humanity: Turks changed all the Greek toponyms that were Greek for thousands years. For example Kyrenia : Greek toponym for 4 thousands years that Turks turned to girne. That's what Turks do in general

[@ayhankaracaoglu6845]

You are an outsider in Cyprus. Turks conquered Cyprus from Venetians dear Rum -not greek- agressor extremist.please donot bark here

[@issavisisland9870]

@@ayhankaracaoglu6845 Given that Turks are actually a mοngοl tribe, you are the outsider. Go back to mοngοlia steppes, mοngοl

[@issavisisland9870]

@@ayhankaracaoglu6845 Given that Turks are actually a mοngοl tribe, you are the outsider. Go back to mοngοlia steppes, mοngοl

[@Erol_808]

The Crime against humanity is the genocide campaign that grecce commited against the muslim population of cyprus.

[@myigity]

i'll visit Northern Cyprus in this fall. Already excited.. 🥰🥰

[@RoseN-CJ]

Never been to Cyprus, and not ecen see vlogs from the Nord side, so very glad to see your adventures 😊 thanks!

[@mariahadjiconstanti2276]

Hi Gabriel. I moved to Cyprus 26 yrs ago... Cyprus is not that small and has lots of places to visit. On the North Bellapais is worth of seeing! And Saint Hillarion. Also there is Apostolos Varnavas church in Kyrenia where he is buried, he died on Cyprus. Cyprus is full of History❣️ ☺️

[@demasterlikas]

Agios Ilarion isn't that the castle in pentadactylos mountain... Also there is not such a thing in kerinia sweetheart that's on Famagusta another city that was occupied by the Turkish government since 1974.

[@ayhankaracaoglu6845]

These areas are not in South Cyprus Rum Statelette which is a dirty black mafia money laundering center but in Turkish Republic of Northen Cyprus

[@zinoszinos4925]

Apostolos varnavas tomb is near Famagusta

[@rubyh.4460]

Loved the music at the end of your video of the live band playing Creep by Radiohead

[@isamaaltaein8672]

Hi Gabe, thank you for shearing great video. We are waiting next video. Chaos

[@jaysi6881]

North side of Cyprus is so beautiful

[@SteveKleinheider]

Have fun...enjoyed the video!

[@TassosFragou]

Because I’m sure you will eventually end up in Greece, what about going to the mainland this time. I mean a tour of the Peloponnese (Nafplio, Epidavros, Mystras, Monemvassia, Mani Peninsula, Pylos, Ancient Olympia ending up in Patras) either by bus or by rental car would be great. Think about it. Of course it’s easier for you to pass to Turkey from where you are and then to the closer Greek islands that you haven’t been to like Lesvos, Limnos or Chios.

[@chaisepomme4070]

Another fascinating place. I'm looking forward to seeing more. That's a nice hotel room - always a bonus when you have a balcony and a view. And I'm probably not alone in appreciating it everytime you end a video relaxing with a nice meal.

[@somejohndoe3004]

45th ! Slowly crawling where the firsts pile up. Life is good, I got all my time. Thanks for the video Gabriel. 🙏

[@jampuppy]

Awesome cover of Radiohead’s Creep! Loving this latest stream of videos! Nice treat to go with my morning coffee!

[@seanfarrell7396]

Love Larnaca. Cheers Gabriel.

[@dannyyarborough3014]

Very cool this one is gonna be interesting!!!

[@22patch22]

Loved the Jazz version of Creep .

[@marafarnham595]

Thank you Gabriel 😊❤

[@speinjun]

Gabriel, it is occupied area of the Republic of Cyprus, is not disputed and for sure is not a country. I'm following you for years, and I'm sure you didn't do that mistake in purpose but please fix the title, and be more careful with details like this. It doesn't have to do with political, it has to do with what is right and what is wrong.

[@uffyk479]

It's right near Syria, so both should do one and leave 🤣🤣

[@Polychronisdrone]

Thanks Gabriel for showing us...

[@jonassamy8771]

Enjoy Gabriel

[@veritas2145]

Good stuff bro👍

[@TravelerMR]

Great work 🤘🤝🌍

[@wallywombat164]

Thanks mate. I love Cyprus. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jonassamy8771]

Looking Forward To Youre Cyprus Journey

[@dextardextar]

Awesome dude

[@dogecoin98]

I've been there and noticed they have epic olive oil

[@yodyod7]

Interesting video Gabe. 👌

[@baggy79]

Nice one Gabe 👍

[@user-ed2go3zv8x]

That church shows a lot about different civilisations...

[@CMEAGAIN]

Jazz version of "Creep" was er interesting!

[@tejindersharma8603]

From one disputed territory to another disputed territory 😊

[@imaginethat765]

Should be all Greek.

[@AlwaysAwesome001]

​@@imaginethat765 Why?

[@tombuddy100]

@@AlwaysAwesome001 Majority of Cypriots wanted it.

[@AlwaysAwesome001]

@@tombuddy100 Not enough to do anything about it.

[@eustathiamats8389]

All Greek names and everything in the earth is evidence of Greek history

[@somejohndoe3004]

Oh lord that Moussaka at the end of the video... hubba hubba

[@sunnybeachwalks4k2022]

Beautiful Cyprus excited to see your upcoming videos

[@LinzYoutube]

Good Morning, Gabriel! (or evening where you are) :P

[@wallywombat164]

Thanks again mate. You continue to take us to great places. I'll tag along with you everywhere you go, you won't see me but, I'm behind you all the way. Love Cyprus.

[@greekdriver9173]

FREE CYPRUS !

[@mikem8211]

No one cares about us they actually let Turkey take half our island for 15% of the population. By they I mean USA & UK

[@Gemelli2906]

So pretty!

[@l.s.kovacs4152]

I saw it last year, Gabriel. Time to come home to California and enjoy your life...

[@Ambientworker]

That radiohead cover at the end 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mistertigre.4611]

Try to visit Lebanon and Syria mister Gabriel there is a short ferry ride to Syria and Lebanon from North Cyprus.

[@icc64]

I want to move to North, from UK is my dream to live on the sun 🌞 ❤ thnk u for the video

[@ashfsdfhsdfh]

FYI if you're stopping by Famagusta on Sunday: it is real quiet here.

[@bsmith6646]

Nice cover of Creep at the end there 😅

[@jksezhey1]

Good shot of the Arkin Colony Hotel, boujie paradise…I’d like to live there DAMN 😊

[@2ChukBuk]

LOVE the live music at the restaurant closing out the video. ❤🤟

[@rg353]

Thanks Gabe Great Editing as always

[@tombuddy100]

"Greek side" of Cyprus is not only Greek. It's regular multi-ethnic Cyprus. Greek, Armenian, even some Turkish Cypriots, and many others. On the other hand, unfortunately everyone non-Turkish was expelled from now so-called "Turkish side" of Cyprus to the southern side.

[@beanieadventures4862]

The Northern side is also multi cultural with plenty of communities from Europe, Africa and Asia...

[@tombuddy100]

@@beanieadventures4862 Yes, everyone except the original owners of the properties and land prior to 1974.

[@beanieadventures4862]

@tombuddy100 same goes for the Turks who lost their land on the Southern side...it was a lose lose for both Turks and Greeks

[@tombuddy100]

@@beanieadventures4862 Right. The best and the most fair would be for everyone to return where they came from, including settlers from Turkey, and constitution of Republic of Cyprus restored. Isn't that what "peace operations" Atilla 1 and 2 were supposed to do?

[@stss4115]

​@@tombuddy100aside from fact the republic(with extra help from greek army) started the divide by ignoring the constitution that gave a percentage of control to the Greek Cypriots side and Turkish Cypriot side, and even Makarios called for international help to quell the Greek led revolution, you seem to be ignoring the fact that the Turkish side voted for reunification while the south side did not, and for info there's an awful lot of pre 74 owned property this side that is still in hands of the original owners.

[@tjatravelavocation9737]

Cyprus it's beautiful 🇨🇾

[@mistere287]

Brother always have your phone❤ love your videos all rhe best from sweden

[@blueisland24]

At 17:58 indeed is a church and is called Panagia Chrysopolitissa Church - in Keryneia. Was built in the second half of the 4th century AD and was one of the largest churches on the island. It was destroyed by turkish invaders in 1974. Seeing genitals painted on church walls, rubbish etc is so sad and turkish must respect the Christian monuments and churches...but after all is an occupied area and hundred of Christian churches are in the same condition as this one is.

[@atterraggio2490]

One thing you don't do is to ask a taxi driver how much and agree to what he says. You could have hired a car for the whole day for 30 euros.

[@DragonKing33333]

Gabriel, in Girne you gotta check out belapais, also between Girne and Nicosia in the mountains there is St Hilarion castle its where Walt Disney got his inspiration for the Disney castle, then best beaches in Karpaz, the pan handle go all the way, deserted beaches miles and miles of it, there is also a church their that is still running with Greek people still living there, in Famagusta there is also Salamis, and in Famagusta there is also Varossa/Maras the old ghost town that use to be visited by celebrities, great video, my family cones from the North, happy to see you there, enjoy

[@issavisisland9870]

What Girne?? You mean Keryneia Crime against humanity: Turks changed all the Greek toponyms that were Greek for thousands years. For example Kyrenia : Greek toponym for 4 thousands years that Turks turned to girne. That's what Turks do in general

[@ayhankaracaoglu6845]

Rum idiocy ! even cannot bear original names,toponyms, overall Turks conquered Cyprus from Venetians you are an outsider and a refugee of ...th generation. @@issavisisland9870

[@mpoliva9559]

Planning to visit Cyprus next year, so looking forward to this series, especially to see how you get around Northern Cyprus which seems very fascinating but (relatively) difficult to navigate!

[@grbbbc]

Northern Cyprus absolutely marvellous as are the people.

[@saraht6508]

Literally 3 roads in North Cyprus. Impossible to get lost lol

[@mpoliva9559]

@@saraht6508 I'm quickly realising that as I follow the videos... the fact that there's less info than South Cyprus was *almost* putting me off... but yeah, definitely including North Cyprus in my itinerary!

[@oguzb.7033]

I am also planning to visit North Cyprus soon, it looks wonderful.

[@StartLivingNow1963]

Another Awesome Adventure Gabriel walking through the Streets and Countryside of Northern Cyprus Thank You🙂Watching from New Brunswick CANADA🙂

[@mikerepairsstuff]

Bless you, and your travels Gabriel You have been a highlight entertainment lately 2021~3 Great work!

[@CelticMickWalks]

My guess was correct

[@jonassamy8771]

Visit Northern Cyprus Coast

[@cometmoon4485]

This was fascinating. I'd love to visit Northern Cyprus

[@saraht6508]

It's beautiful and unspoilt

[@oguzb.7033]

I am planning for soon 😊

[@nancysotomayor3196]

Observation...why you dont use a small carry on with wheels? Those back pack will damage your back shoulder...looks heavy

[@pavelavietor1]

GREAT CINEMATOGRAPHY SALUDOS

[@wendymoore7641]

Love Cyprus 🇨🇾❤️ Time that Cyprus was made whole again 🙏

[@nickthomas181]

That cannot happen, too complicated.

[@tombuddy100]

@@nickthomas181 It is not. It occupation by Turkey.

[@forrestaustin7050]

Hi gabe!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Howdy. ✌️

[@nickchristoforou7850]

It's not disputed, it is illegally occupied territory, as per UN Resolution 541. It would be like visiting the "disputed country" of Luhansk, or Crimea, except it's worse, because northern Cyprus was ethnically cleansed of its MAJORITY Greek Cypriot population, their property seized and occupied for nearly 50 years.

[@ozzygiritli]

Funny how greeks always omit the actual ethnic cleansing attempt on turkish cypriots before 1974. Turkey didnt intervene for shits and giggles. If their intention was to take the island in its entirety, they easily had the power to

[@TheDomnt]

@@ozzygiritli Go back into your hole

[@peteraustin370]

​@ozzygiritli The Turks stopped well short of the British Military bases...they knew what would happen..think Falkland Islands which happened later...!!!!

[@apmoy70]

Exactly and I won't watch Gabriel's videos from occupied Cyprus as a protest to his vist there. And I wish (sorry Gabe) his videos from there tanked. Just posting this and leaving

[@Posey12345]

I was correct 3 videos ago Back In Kind of Greece haha

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yep.

[@filipmerksa1426]

Great vid Gabe, I was on the "other" side of Cyprus last October, had a great time, hope you have a great time as well ^^ ^^

[@youtooaromatherapyyoga2991]

So weird! Jazzy version of Creep by Radiohead! Brilliant video as always Gabe, thank you x

[@mexicantraveleronabudget1196]

Its crazy the differnce between both sides.

[@turtletalk4905]

Fridaynight, Bag of chips and chillax

[@markhead8193]

loving your vlogs u make your vlogs very enjoyable keep up the good work my friend i am in england 35 miles north of london

[@jillyfarley4823]

Another armchair adventure begins .....was wondering which none shengen zone country you would visit.....again lovely winding streets and crumbling buildings, lots of history to discover.....

[@Hyderabadtv9090]

North Cyprus is great ❤❤....🇹🇷.❤️

[@greekdriver9173]

Dijarbakir is k.....

[@suhailshafi]

Northern Cyprus is a spectacularly beautiful and unspoilt area of the Mediterranean which is off the beaten track. Hopefully that will change soon. Tourists SHOULD visit Northern Cyprus and help the Turkish Cypriots develop their tourism and economy, notwithstanding the stale braying of their detractors whining on about the ''occupation'' of Cyprus.

[@johnschannel449]

l guess you can say your back in the Greek islands your favourite place

[@cypruscats8450]

Gosh, what is going on with the harbour? Last time I was there it was lined with buzzing cafes and restaurants with seats right on the water! And it is usually packed with people strolling around day and night!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Looks like it's being renovated. A shame to be here when it's under construction, but I'm sure it will be better once it's completed.

[@sunshinelife3620]

It is being renovated and will be finished soon.

[@selimheisenberg8609]

Thanks Gabriel. I love Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. I have been there many times and I had good times. Turkish Cypriots were really nice people. Thanks for the video 👏

[@westernnut8407]

Have you ever explored Templar sites on Cyprus?

[@jksezhey1]

I want to know where the hashish dens are in Girne, seems legit!

[@ali5on]

What an amazing video Gabriel, you have already shown me places I didn't even know existed and I live here, beautiful. However the food was very expensive for the North, but the music more than made up for it. If your still here, message me, lots more to see.

[@williamattkinson5487]

Been waiting for this location. Any chance of northern spain?

[@jksezhey1]

Your hotel is sick! We gotta step our standards here in the states. I’ve never seen a Red Lion or Holliday Inn 🏨 anywhere that nice DAMN!

[@pipaziv60]

Cyprus ...very touristy place ,but i like Greek and Turkish food [ Your Beard looks very UNTIDY ]🍷🍷🍷🍷

[@casinobeachbum]

Lady at the end is singing Creep by Radiohead

[@RealSpaceHobo]

Crazy prices, Gabe.....🙂

[@mr.sts.p]

Cyprus is not cheap was there in The 90,s no ac just a fan i sleepet on the balkony to get some breeze from The sea it was hot in July.

[@the_indelible_onion]

Free Northern Cyprus!

[@khshkhshkhsh]

So you’re gonna talk about your departure from Israel? Your experience at the airport etc?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I mentioned it at the end of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5KWoqeLl82dl6M

[@jamescartash]

Sadness in every corner..

[@Alu152]

Gabriel, hope your day is amazing. Have you ever completed the Camino de Santiago?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

You too. No, I haven't walked it yet.

[@spicyroads]

Modern Day Roman ! Gabe loves that sunshine and history

[@haggishead7558]

Looks to me like it could be anywhere in southern Europe hey