Bikepacking Turkey - Cultural Clash while cycling towards Middle East

[@mariocouture1596]

Wow, amazing chapter of your journey! Glad you had Temo with you as a companion but also for security. He seems like a cool and good guy. 👏👍

[@markperry222]

Nice to see you posting again. 👍 I had a thought on remote rural culture, that might have parallels with your experience. When travelling in SW China I discovered a couple of barriers to using translation apps. Literacy levels can sometimes be low, especially for older people, and not everyone speaks Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) as a first language, and even among the people who do there is often local dialect.

[@luigiseguro4713]

Way to go, Cheerio. I'm always checking on you here on KZbin. On the road again.

[@lisamirako1073]

An extremely interesting and impressive video! Thank you very much!

[@chris24j48]

Really enjoyed your video!Godspeed you on your journey.

[@nathaliebrydolfofficial]

Hi! Thank you for sharing this amazing journey! I’m wondering, as a solo traveling female, would you feel as comfortable accepting the invites to sleep/eat/drink with the locals as you were here, traveling with company? ❤️

[@bicweld]

You are so cool))) I watch you every time with great pleasure!))

[@abatisSon]

Most of the shepherds you see in Turkey or the people you see in the countryside are foreigners. For example, the shepherds are mostly Afghans. That's why he didn't understand anything from the phone translation. This is like going to the worst part of a city and being scared because you think everywhere is like this. When I saw homeless people and drug users on the streets in America, I was horrified and experienced a culture shock. I just returned from a 16-day trip to Europe and I better understood the richness of Turkey, which you call contrast but which I love very much. If there was a place called the European continent, which I think there is not, Türkiye would be a separate continent, not the Middle East. We have darker green regions than Switzerland and Austria combined.. our region close to the desert.. our snowy glaciers.. a huge Mediterranean region and we are surrounded by seas. We have cities that are more modern or more historical than many European cities. When I watched your video, my soul darkened. We host 15 million foreigners and troubles have come to us throughout history. Everyone should have hope, not pessimism. These things cannot happen by eating all the blessings of the world and becoming alienated from other geographies. Türkiye is paying a huge price.

[@peterbristow7055]

Brilliant cultural education vidio, loving this adventure. You are very brave.

[@ahmadrezanazif6438]

It's really exciting that you're coming all this way from Europe to Iran, my home country, I would be very glad to help you out if you need any information.

[@yaesew8441]

Starkes Video und interessante Infos, die ihr teilt. Vor allem deine emotionale Reise war spannend. Weiterhin gute Fahrt der Sonne entgegen.

[@giantcheerio]

Ich danke dir !

[@antp1125]

Great videos and what an amazing experience you are having. I was wondering what bike you used as I would like to go cycle touring this summer.

[@alafenetre81]

Your comments and feelings are useful to hear.

[@danielfabreponce7079]

Felicitaciones, otro gran video. Que delgada estás, todo bien? Buena ruta. Saludos

[@arcoulant87]

Great story telling ,chapeau and rubber side down.

[@muderless]

15:30 maybe the Shepherd is come from Afghanistan.Most of the shepherds in Eastern Anatolia are foreigners, because of cheap labor.

[@WilliamKurt-y8r]

Stay safe, stay Giant Cheerio!🎉

[@CrashChronicles57]

There may be cultural differences. As a Turk, I lived outside my country for many years. Every country and region has different understandings. You shouldn't comment based on one part of it. Türkiye is a big country and it is very normal to have different cultural understandings in different regions. The situation you dramatize looks like propaganda. Yes, PROPAGANDA!

[@rwgesink7407]

Thanks!

[@grahamrobson5954]

the music is beautiful

[@Whodaflunkit]

Ahhh your videos get me so excited :D

[@davejack3054]

I have watched a lot of your videos over time but I think this maybe one of your best. I suspect that the culture differences you are seeing will expand your mind in ways that nobody, including yourself, could not predict. This is why we travel, no? I am really looking forward to how things go for you in Iran, somewhere I have wanted to go for a long time!

[@corneliuspumpkins]

This is such a great video ❤

[@DEADLIESTMAN1]

keep on rolling wheels !! 🚴🚴‍♂

[@robclarke5438]

Fantastic Video

[@jackfarris7056]

Another eye opening download. My belief is that race and color are insignificant, it's all about culture and economic inequalities that make us face our prejudices. Tailwinds and safe travels.

[@hikingwithsaabath957]

Like your rear hub sounds when cruising, what is the rear hub you are using?

[@paulsmakingmovies1451]

Great video

[@kishor4156]

Nice❤❤❤

[@Cyclingmuslim]

Great videos. Is it not possible to go from Turkey directly to Iran?

[@brickshitenhauser4746]

hope ur ok GC,17.12.2023🙏

[@RichardJochum-iz1rk]

You really need to get yourself a small titanium wood burner, works with sticks.

[@jakub3215]

I don't know You, although I watched several of Your videos, but I'm just worried about You in places like Iran. Stay safe, cheers!

[@tarjeik7162]

You’re NUTZ!…a girl bicycling in Middle East🫣😢🤯

[@tamerbulut616]

🇹🇷🇹🇷👍👍

[@WilliamsWorld83]

Summer 2024 i will be cycling trough Europe, all the way to Azerbaijan If you want you can join me. I will keep you save !

[@hpvspeedmachine4183]

You should be travelling with Kino Yves !!!

[@Tysonnayak]

Hiii , Iam Mahesh from India. My dream is to Explore the world adventurously and i decided to explore the world by cycling and iam going to start my journey in this September 2024,,any advice please 😒😒 Note: Ignore my english (grammar)😊

[@kanenasithaki4669]

wonder what you discussed about

[@1Fmarcel]

I don't think you will have a problem in Armenia or Azerbaijan, but Iran have religious police controlling women. You're not supposed to show skin or hair in public. Save travels.

[@inotoni6148]

If they are so friendly, then I wonder why the Turks in Germany aren't. Yesterday they rioted after the football game and also attacked the police. As if they could afford anything in Germany. The problem is also that these very people who seem to come from another world come to Europe and Germany and are unable to adapt even after decades. This changes Germany more than the Turks and Turkey

[@witlof5492]

Personally, I find Germans on holiday extremely arrogant. However, in their own country they are kind and very friendly. Perhaps when a person is placed in a different land, they are not 'themselves'?

[@_Anatolian_]

You took all the useless kurds and turks, thats not our problem. People in eastern anatolia emigrated to Germany, not the secular and modern Turks who lives in the western part of Turkey.

[@_Anatolian_]

They have the same mentality with the people live in the eastern anatolia, thats why they are mostly voting for erdoğan :)

[@johnlesoudeur3653]

Are you now wondering why Europe is getting overrun from these people of a totally different culture and the ramifications of this...a stranger in your own land.

[@sabzsazanarchitecturegroup3269]

You should really get off yout high horse. You go through villages in Turkey and they are nice to you but still you complain. I suggest you talk to those Turks who have had encounters with villagers in Germany or Switzerland andask them about how they are treated. Then all of a sudden your experience would apear whole lot better.

[@giantcheerio]

I don’t complain. I simply state what I observe. I don't sugarcoat anything. It's two cultures meeting each other. I'm sure they also didn't understand why we live the way we do. (Or in your terms, they "complained" about us.)

[@sabzsazanarchitecturegroup3269]

​​​​​@@giantcheerio​I beg to differ. You did not simply state what you observe, you talked about how you "felt" out of place which is purely subjective. With all due respect, you seem to be on the cynical side of the spectrum and people like you are more prone to prejudgement and easier to be influenced by propaganda. So how you felt, has much more to do with you as a person than it has with people around you and your encounters

[@Alex-cass]

@@sabzsazanarchitecturegroup3269I think she has the right to express her feelings & emotions purely & honestly to her audiences. The way you did compare Germans hospitality & Turks ain’t relevant to this content & came from your personal experience which we don’t give a sh!t

[@goodnightrobicheaux547]

Relax mate:))

[@petrolo72]

She felt out of place because she was out of place. It’s not a huge issue if you’re traveling and taking in experiences. It’s obviously a much different culture with different ideologies and customs. Germany was quite conservative for hundreds of years, especially after the 1500s and the Reformation with Martin Luther. But they have grown evermoreliberal like many western countries when they have forsaken Christianity in the Bible.

[@beylerbeyli41]

SG

[@michaelvikhman7926]

Please be very careful in Iran, especially as woman.

[@mumtazdurmaz88]

Do you realize how nonsense you comenting about. It seems hospitality you get is a negativityy to you.

[@clickbaitnumberone1403]

Männer und Frauen getrennt?! Warum sagst du nicht einfach, du bist aus Deutschland und hier sind wir alle quer, Männer und Frauen gibts bei uns gar nicht mehr. Da haben die bestimmt Verständnis. Und was ist aus deinen Problemstelle am A geworden, alles gut wieder?

[@vancouvereducation8338]

canımın kıymeti yok ağbi! o yüzden bisikletle ortadoğudaki ülkede kadın başıma geziyorum.

[@dsaddfgs1186]

kurdish people live in the east of turkey and they are more conservative than turkish people thats why you dont see woman a lot also arabs are even more conservative than kurds seeing women like that can be shocking as you said

[@ema-b1h]

What you described your experience ‏Might get more extreme in Iran you gotta learn how to protect your self and stay in your core and filter annoyances and what are your triggers and limits and to just filter things from letting everything inז The thing about traveling I think is to just passing through and just try and stay a little more light and excepting from inside it doesn't mean you have to agree with everything but you don't need to identify ‏Everything Other people say or do it's really about developing a more subtle lightweight curiosity than just diving into every interaction and every person it's just passing and it's not your fault that they think of certain things or that they might make you feel A certain way.

[@ioannismarkoulakis4978]

Hi, t he cultural difference is to be expected, in the rural areas. It is the same in more "western" countries like Greece, my home country. I don't know where you are now and if you are reading this, but I would be a bit careful if I was a woman traveling in Iran. Are you going solo or with your companion? And please comply with the norms in Iran as it is not known to be very tolerant of the more western way of womens apparel. Love from a fan!

[@TerryRamsey-jg8fm]

😊I pray that you are o.k. haven't heard anything from you... No videos or a simple message that you are alive and well... Keep safe, and let your followers know how you are even if you're not riding... ✍️ write soon, you are missed❤ God is with you, just pray🙏

[@andreaseckenom3139]

Es macht einfach Spaß deine Reise zu verfolgen. Echt gut gemacht. Eine gute Reise & Zeit weiterhin. LG Andreas

[@giantcheerio]

✨🙏 danke dir !

[@andrewdutton1003]

You are a strong woman, and don't think any less of yourself for having Teimo by your side You are travelling in very different countries and cultures now, so i hope you both safe travels together Take care !!

[@TheNtrLight]

And fyi these countries are safer than US, don't worry!

[@stevemiell4555]

So much admiration for you...both. You give a great insight into the cultural differences as you travel east, keep this stuff coming!

[@zzip0]

I want to see how you will drive in Iran as a woman... It will be fun!

[@frankgelling5840]

Enjoy your video. I tour myself and will turn 76 this month. Looking forward to my next long tour in 2024. You keep motivating me. Be safe.

[@astromonkey7120]

Its not about religion. I guess its a culture now. I am a muslim who lives in Turkey (northern part) and I can say that things are much different around here. In the eastern part of turkey contains less educated people of the country due to several reasons like terrorism, racism, economical conditions etc. I dont want to discuss each one of these reasons but it is what it is. In islam women are strong as I leaned. Easiest example of this is the first wife of the Prophet. She was a well known trader of the region. I can feel that the "first wife" part will annoy so many people but that is a whole other story with logical reasons. You can just quicly search it up from the internet for the reasons.

[@biodegreaser4009]

Please be careful , there are dangerous lands you are heading to x

[@maidbloke]

Your videos are getting better and better ❤

[@alpertunga6792]

The term "middle east" is a term created by westerners trying to put Turks and Arabs in the same basket. we Turks are a society whose ancestors came from central asia and settled in anatolia and the balkans. iraq syria suidi arabia may be middle eastern .but we Turks are very different from them.

[@tonnyimmink1617]

I can't describe what you do to me when I'm watching your stories. there are emotions, my hard throbbing and tears in my eyes. will it be your honesty your purity your sincerity the way you tell your story, how you edited it, the music? I don't know what it is, I can't describe it, what's going on? I love it, happy for you with what you're doing. so thank you sincerely for creating and sharing your story. hopefully you are doing well. Have a safe journey wherever you are and wherever it will take you.

[@Unptitpandaroux]

I have the same feeling, but you put some words on it, this feeling of mind liberty

[@TerryRamsey-jg8fm]

Great 👍 to see you back... I enjoy your videos, and pray always for your safety... Thank you....

[@egbertmulder5989]

Hallo Cheerio, wie geht es dir? Wir haben so lange nichts von dir gehort? Hi Cheerio, are you okay? We haven’t heard from you a long time, hope you are well and in good health and spirit! Warm greetings from a fellow cyclist 🎉❤

[@cathye.9659]

I love your comments and honesty about being a woman. Iran will be even more challenging I suspect. Hugs. Stay safe.

[@pmcmpc]

It's generally much safer ... roads - assuming you avoid traffic clogged arteries - are less dangerous and the dog problem isn't nearly as severe. Majority of people will be very concerned with your safety given how few western travellers there are.

[@evanlouis8853]

Your videos bring me joy. I stop what I am doing to watch them. I so envy your adventure. I am 67 and dream of such things. Who knows...perhaps I will start my own?

[@lachsvierhunderteinzwanzig]

Wow what an intense journey! Thank you for sharing this. I'm just wondering how after these experiences you still want to go to Iran where it might be probably even more intense being a western woman but of course I'm already excited to see what happens and wish you all the best for your way!!

[@sarileroy7050]

Wauw, your video's are becoming soooo professional! They are just beautiful. Thank you for sharing your journey in this authentic way. Keep going!

[@tomaszdrewno]

hi , are You Christian

[@BB-vh3cb]

It really nice to see you again on bike, than you you. I really appreciate you being honest about yours experience.

[@StenMachinegun]

no news for a long time. are you okay?

[@Baese_R]

It feels good to still see you travel safely. And I can't wait to see you travel through Armenia. I really ride there too, beginning my travels next summer. Though I wont ride through Turkey, but take the ferry across the Black Sea. I wish you and Timo only the best and safest travels and thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@TerryRamsey-jg8fm]

How are you? Are you still riding? What's up? 🙏 🤲

[@roger.l.31]

What a wonderful video! Bravo!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@sergiomas7001]

Sei riuscita a trasmettere la tua emozione di questo viaggio. . Brava e grazie

[@JoePenaProductions]

This particular episode seemed like I was watching a verité documentary on your travel through Turkey. Listening to your comments gave this a feeling of being poignant at times. So well done.

[@BelloBelvedere]

In Europa they call police in place give fruits 😂😂😂

[@jounijoutjarvi1783]

I really like these videos/stories of yours and enjoy watching them. Thanks again. P.S. The offer is still valid (you--->to Finland) 😊

[@Tarmaccyclocross]

You are one awesome woman 🚴🏽‍♀️👍

[@davidgutesleben1266]

Einfrohes, gutes, friedliches Weihnachtsfest und einen guten Rutsch ins neue Jahr 2024🎄🧑‍🎄⭐🎁🍗🥗🥮🍭😁

[@BelloBelvedere]

You have lost a lot of weight compear to Spain or Portugal .

[@johnsmith-ke2sr]

Stay safe and stay independent. You have been so strong on this trip. Much respect.

[@richardlangford7590]

Another great video ❤

[@theduckrc211v4]

I miss you Cheerio !!!

[@chrisedwards4403]

Pilgrim pioneer from the peloton, I wish you peace and fulfilment. You are in my thoughts.

[@vamosmoya]

Tu es une personne sensible, intelligente et raisonnée. Tes vidéos prouvent que tu apprends autant sur toi que sur le monde. Je ne te connaissais pas, mais j'aime beaucoup ta philosophie de vie. Merci de partager des bribes de ton âme. xx

[@BANDW1]

Congrats, videos and very interesting reflections

[@paerts9511]

love the film. Keep up the nice movies. Keep up that awesome spirit. And keep loving every moment

[@ldosucowboy3279]

Very interesting cultural experience. This kind of individual made video is a good way to get the real picture. I'm glad you take time to interact. Thanks from USA😊🇺🇸

[@ihabmidhat]

I am sorry if those simple people, who seems nothing but nice to you, were offending your western values what ever those values are... That syrian family that were welcoming to you had a tradition that kept them as a unit with inner dignity even though they suffered so much and were expelled from their countries and are living underdiscrimination and poor treatment in every country they are and that culture that offended you so much have kept them as a family unit.

[@giantcheerio]

They didn’t offend me. We have different values of course and I appreciate that they opened their door for us. I still think of them very often and I am glad that they shared their daily life with me. I am thankful that we met them. Thankful that we were able to exchange our thoughts and values even though we weren’t on the same page. But that’s what it’s all about. Getting in touch, sharing thoughts and getting to know different cultures.

[@fatihyaldz5266]

middle east and turkiye puhahahahahaha

[@Life_Is_A_Journey481]

Thank you Giant Cheerio.. I am always touched and inspired by your videos. I also want to do bikepacking in future.

[@kenprice1047]

Good luck in Iran. Stay safe.

[@stevenmccormick3659]

Thank you for sharing, very interesting insights and observations. Keep safe both.

[@Jeffersonpereiraleite]

Wow, your partner wears Havaianas sandals, which are a tradition for us Brazilians. A hug to you guys, from Brazil!!! I wish you every success in your bikepacking 😁

[@shred3005]

Every time I see something about Cappadocia, seems so touristy compared to when I backpacked through Turkey 30 years ago. It shouldn't be surprising of course and I feel glad that I travelled there way back then however it did make some elements of travel really hard because we didn't come across many other tourists and support for independent travellers wasn't broadly available. Inter town and Inter city buses were widespread so that wasn't too bad but chokingly full of smokers. It was a great experience though. It's a big country to cross by bike though and I can certainly I imagine the challenges as a solo woman. My girlfriend at the time was harassed even if I was close by within ear shot.

[@selcukcilek555]

That's time travel. Some things change to the better .Others getting worse. Turkiye made a huge step in smoking free areas in the last 15 years and busses are one part of them. The infiltration by more more tourists (overtourism) is something which a lot of places experience. Like Venice wants to charge tourists to enter the town in peak hours. Nevertheless adapting to the surrounding and culture is one option of getting more easily accepted by locals .

[@Mokkel73]

Good to see you back!

[@lukyluke993]

All the best to both of you for the long journey ahead. Love to see videos about both traveling alone and with mates. Greetings from Germany

[@davidharris4062]

What a brilliant video and experience you are having, respect to you

[@chrisbassett1269]

Be safe in you travels. Great videos