EXPLORING EPHESUS | How to Avoid the Crowds!

[@tinglelingaling6]

I am just sitting here in tears. Watching you both grow and enjoy makes my heart happy. I have health issues and can not travel. Seeing all of these places through your eyes is amazing. Thank you so much from those of us who will never get to those places. Love you both.

[@KaraandNate]

I'm in tears just reading this! Thank you❤

[@yolandarichard2299]

I am the same. I have health issues and can’t travel like that. I am so enjoying seeing everywhere you are going.

[@eileenshea9564]

I too have tears in my eyes. I was a traveler before a drunk driver put me in a wheelchair many years ago. Kara and Nate produce such wonderful videos. They are my absolute favorite. I really feel like I'm there. I especially love this one for the biblical significance. God bless them and may they continue to create informative videos and have great success in life.

[@AnneEWilliamson]

"I'm gonna touch all the marble!" - Kara, 2018. I think Kara is excited...I'm not sure. Note to self, get up really early to see ancient ruins. Amazing video, as always!

[@paulcaswell2813]

As someone qualified in Ancient History, I've never actually touched any of the stonework (floors apart, obviously), except for academic reasons. I once brushed past a wall in Ephesus and even now still feel guilty...

[@annescholl420]

I pray that I will be able to walk where the Apostles walked and where Paul was preaching! Absolutely amazing! Reading the book of Ephesian is definitely a must! You are showing so many great footage! 🙏✝️🙏

[@suziclark4244]

Rick Steves is my travel guru! For Dubrovnik, he recommended viewing the crowds as a modern version of what the city used to be like. Several hundred years ago, they were selling fish, and now they're selling souvenirs. But they're still selling and buying and trading. It made the crowds much more bearable. :)

[@PrimorisOrdo]

No offense to Kara and Kate but Rick Steves still has the best travelling channel, even after all these years.

[@KaraandNate]

Isn’t he the best?!❤️

[@marthieb9117]

1 corinthians 13 is such a beautiful verse, i’m glad you included it! ❤️ i’m in high school and currently taking multiple ap history classes; watching your videos about egypt and turkey have genuinely been so helpful in placing what happened in a modern perspective! love what rick steves said- imagining the tourists in togas really gives you an idea of how populated these ancient cities would have been!!

[@amandasuedmeyer1796]

I’m so happy you guys put that bible verse on the end 😊 ( even though it always makes me cry 😉) 💜

[@danilaselva]

My husband and I had the same experience at Ephesus. Ephesus was a port of call on our cruise. We opted for a private tour that picked us up at 7:30am (cheaper than you would think to get a private tour as opposed to booking through the cruise line and being on a huge group tour). We were at the archeological site by 8:00 and it was just us, our guide and ALL THE CATS until about 9am! Such an amazing place!!!!

[@nafimh4742]

Danielle McGrath Hi with whom you did the private your?

[@BeautifulGood713]

Great idea. I’m so doing this next time in Turkey 👌🏽

[@Maya-ig9kx]

What private your was that, may I ask?

[@MilDarkAngel]

Ephesus blew my mind! I remember thinking "OMG Paul walked this same roads while writing the bible" the entire day haha Beautiful vlogs y'all!!

[@TuAFFalcon]

Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) has Roman ruins too, Hierapolis.

[@BeautifulGood713]

I went on a group tour of Turkey. Would love to go back & hire a guide to take advantage of chances like this. An empty Ephesus would’ve been amazing 🙏🏽🙌🏽

[@JaredHassell]

Paul started a riot there, too. :)

[@1603shadow]

Would love to visit one day, sit in the amphitheater & image Paul preaching to the Episians. He was bringing so many citizens to Jesus that the craftsman that sold idols noticed a drop in there business. They complained loudly causing a riot.

[@4holidaymaniacs]

Oh just noticed you changed your goal of visiting 100 countries before Nate turns 30, to 2020..Great decision. I guess that means we'll get to see your vlogs at least till 2020 and more places in each country..

[@Katarzyna1886]

Good to know! I was just thinking how sad it is going to be when there won't be anymore kara and nate's travel vlogs popping on my YT!

[@ashleyjoyes4425]

Kavita Choudhary yeesss iam so excited to have travel videos till 2020!!!!!

[@meowwoof7297]

It’s 2020 and their at their 99th country country vlog which is so good but sad because it’s all coming to an end :) :(

[@eileenshea9564]

I hope they don't stop creating videos. I see their future success, I'm pretty sure they will continue to win awards. There are so many important things going on in the world that are interesting. They have already earned their "Press Pass". God bless them and the energy theycreate. 🙏✝️

[@Sunshinedrs]

This comment is WAY too funny now that we all survived 2020

[@hw9454]

What an experience! To have Ephesus all to yourselves. Amazing. Love this vlog so much because of the historical significance and ties to Paul. Thank you for including 1Cor13!

[@jaydenwoods208]

You guys are making me want yo go to everywhere in the world and just explore every inch of it. Like i never reslly wanted to go here and now im like WOAH TAKE ME.

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

Jayden Woods I agree! 😍

[@Succulent_Majority]

Did you go yet? I hope you are doing well, travel is 😊

[@FireCracker3240]

This is one of my absolute favorite ruins. Besides being stunningly beautiful, the historical value is unreal! BOOKS! You never really think of _where_ the first book was made; we just use them and take them for granted. I loved getting to see that place, unspoiled by the throngs of tourists. Thank you for sacrificing your sleep, morning coffee, and breakfast for us. ❤

[@KaraandNate]

The books bit blew my mind!!!! And you are most welcome 😉❤

[@FireCracker3240]

😊 ❤ 😊 ❤ 😊

[@heathershobe3694]

This place was amazing! I love when y’all share history facts! It just blows my mind to think you walked on the same ground as Paul and Mary🤯 So happy y’all do what you do!!!! Thank you!! Stay you 😘

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yeah, they had nice pots, lol. I'm not convinced that Kara was actually impressed by the toilet situation. So many funny moments in this one. Fascinating history, didn't realize it was the second most important Roman city and that it had previously been Greek. By the way I'm right nearby, currently on Samos island in Greece and you can see Turkey from here. Very tempting to go there!

[@KaraandNate]

Haha glad you liked it Gabe! You should totally go!!!! One of our new favorite countries ❤️❤️❤️

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yeah I spent three weeks in Turkey in 2009, but didn't go to Ephesus. Cappadocia is one of my favorite places. I want to go back to make some better videos. Have fun!

[@BackDownSouth]

Good Morning.....5:20AM, Another 12 minutes and 48 seconds to start my day before getting ready for the kidlets. Well, hormone raging high-schoolers that is. But good teenagers, all the same, that are taking a college level course so I gotta keep up my game....But there is always time to relax and watch K&N. Thanks Guys.... 5:40AM, Just finished watching the video. We covered social inequities in the ancient world (Rome and Greece, and others) last week. I am SO going to share this video with my students. The architecture will supplement my lessons perfectly. Thank you so much for doing the early rising thing. It makes using these for my class much better. Again fellow Nashville native here...

[@dsy1081]

Ephesus is my favorite Roman ruins ever. I would love to go back. These pesky military travel restrictions are really crimping my travel style. Also - my husband and I just got back from the Faroes and driving around the ring road in Iceland. Our last day, we went snorkeling in Silfra. Did the first group to beat the line (waking up early!), and it was the most fantastic way to end the trip - so thanks for making a vlog about it! Never would have done it otherwise.

[@kuzu00]

You guys should also visit south-eastern Turkey! It is the cradle of civilization, Mesopotamia, and historically and culturally absolutely amazing! It will also showcase how diverse Turkey is bc it is totally different than west Turkey. But sadly it is often overlooked by travel youtubers and most of them never go there :(

[@KaraandNate]

We hope to go back there one day!

[@kuzu00]

@@KaraandNate yay that's great to hear! Maybe next time south-eastern Turkey will be on the list :)

[@97dsmbishi]

And the food as well...that'll bring 'em back. But, there's much of W. Turkey that they missed as well. Also the Karadeniz (Black Sea/North Turkey) region...huge country, so much to see. I'm not sure if they make it to Ankara...but since Anitkabir (the final resting place of Ataturk who is the founding father of Turkey) is there...perhaps they did?

[@OkieJames]

I love all the Christian info.. makes me smile.. y'all are so amazing!!!

[@ahhitskatie9094]

James and Travis In Oklahoma Agreed! Can’t wait for their Jordan vlogs in a few weeks 😍

[@tishbryant9973]

Good morning from Chicago! So glad to see a notification from you this morning. Kara's enthusiasm makes smile!

[@oghuzkhan5117]

Goodmorning Chicago :)

[@VolpeWhereAreYou]

we agree! the struggle to wake up is real but SOOOOOOO worth it

[@nyonyopraia]

Totally super agree to get up early while traveling. The feeling when you beat the tourist crowd is priceless.

[@SG-zk5fn]

I love how positive and fun you are, and thank you for spreading God’s word, Kara and Nate! 💕

[@iqbalrather4292]

Turkey is a must visit place. Thanks for this video.

[@MichaelSmith-yr1qv]

That's so cool! I'm reading the book of Acts right now in which Ephesus is mentioned several times. To see that kind of history would be an awesome experience! 😃

[@ToriMcAllister]

I love that y'all are so unashamed of your faith. It's very inspiring, especially for a huge community like KZbin! And as usual, amazing vlog!

[@suzieqtify]

I knew you would love the Turkish food and especially the bread, everything is so fresh there. Great vlog thanks 😁

[@estherstrong8028]

Thanks for including some historical facts with your tour!

[@thewanderinghen5442]

Love that verse. Our pastor said it at our wedding. ❤💏❤

[@moanica]

Ephesus is such a special place! It was definitely worth getting up super early and skipping breakfast!

[@jilllangman9343]

We always buy bananas the day before we explore early. They dont take up much room in our daypacks.

[@klarachiamarsi5935]

Glad that you started to include more info about places (like history etc). IMHO getting knowledge is the most important and most satisfying part of travelling!

[@Victorialmeyer]

Editing totally on point!!! Faith, hope and love, but the greatest of these is....LOVE YOUR VIDEO's!!

[@normansklar9034]

you two are such a pleasure to watch, the joy that kara brings justs makes you smile. and you too have your own special charm, a very nice couple enjoying their travels, thanks for sharing

[@bsn2ndsflatdavis378]

When we lived in Istanbul , we spent our spring breaks touring Turkey. Your videos of Turkey bring back memories . I was only 10 years old , but my parents were crazy about this country.

[@dragonmac1234]

Excited Kara is so adorable (and thankfully we haven't had any more jump scares from her :P). I think it is a good idea to get to tourist spots before they arrive, it always gives me some idea of what the place was like when the original inhabitants were around.

[@dreamyeyes42]

TOTALLY with you guys on the whole idea of waking up super early to get to places before anyone else!! So much more enjoyable without crowds!!

[@97dsmbishi]

[PAUSE LIFE] - Ephesus aka Efes! Isn't it lovely when it's empty!! There are so many places for epic photo ops & all the sleepy cats lounging around make for good petting ;) If anyone makes the trek to Ephesus...be sure to stop in the small wine town of Şirince. Absolutely some of the best wine & views to be had there :) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%9Eirince

[@barisveesitlik9310]

Hi from Chicago! I miss my beautiful country Turkiye. I wish we had a better government that Respects nature and history more. Love your videos

[@KJsports8]

Kara you are so positive!! I love it, I try to be positive but often get too annoyed with people and seeing how nice and sweet you are just makes me so happy!! Want to be best friends?!?!

[@mansoureh]

You see how it feels when you are the only one in an amazing place. I usually feel powerful, I don't know why

[@Psychphuq]

Thankyou for getting up early so we can appreciate the stillness and scenic nature of places (along with Kara's excitement)... :)

[@emilyjorgenson9911]

It’s funny how things are sometimes, the moral of the vlog was get up early which is exactly why I am watching your video right now as I’m trying to get up earlier then my normal.

[@ch17ly]

OMG u 2.......that was spectacular!!! Good choice getting up early. How different is it b4 all those tourists show up. And can I say how lovely it is watching u with the kitties. Remember day 4 of EBC. U were in Namche and watching a movie and Kara said "i dont really like cats that much" with a kitty on her lap...........now look at u!!!!! Love it 😀

[@yvettesanchez8125]

I love how much you both appreciate every culture you come across!

[@juliemcgugan1244]

I ADORED Ephesus in Turkey! Would love to go back and am now living a lot closer (Singapore versus Cyprus.)

[@andyandkirstie]

We laughed so much at 'OK, now walk normally' . I said the exact same thing to my GF when filming our last video! Great vlog guys.

[@sammysalvatore9446]

Waiting for this video for ever ... your perspective of showing the place is the best

[@manohar271]

I have been waiting for your video for a long time .. every morning 1st that i do is to check the notification to see if your video is up.... You guys have such positive energy complementing each other every moment .. I wish you guys keep doing this and we love you ..and now i am gona watch this video ....

[@crBudgetWatches]

Had the same great experience in Prague without planning it. Our bus arrived from Poland at 5 am. We watched sunrise on the river, walked the city and to the palaces just a newlywed couple talking pictures, it was amazing. Then coming back at 9 it was flooded with people. G it

[@JaredHassell]

Jared in Nashville, TN July 2020: Paul started a riot here in Ephesus. Acts 19:23, when he said the Ephesians had to abandon Artemis of the Ephesians. Love that story, and that's exactly where it happened. Thanks for this video!

[@Trevmeistr]

Fantastic that you have the site to yourselves.

[@strangerzproductions1551]

Amazing footage, seriously. Always love your videos and your personalities. Your guys' Turkey series helped us out so much in planning our trip. Regarding this particular vlog, everything from knowing to fly into Izmir to see Ephesus, knowing to hide the tripods, the safety around our vehicle and where to park it outside the archaeological site. Thank you! Sorry I kinda used this to plan our trip. We were just in Turkey in February and loved it. The people were amazing, the food was delicious. Stay healthy!

[@elsalisa146]

I love your videos! So glad you survived that mishap with the rainstorm. I am in awe of beautiful and charming you are together. I think with everything you’ve accomplished with your experience. You should give us all you tips for a beautiful relationship.

[@camerontravel]

Great video! We aren’t morning people in the least, but have founds it’s almost always the best time for touristy places and makes for great photos!

[@kerryclifford8706]

Wow a lot has been uncovered since I have been. I remember this really blew my mind at the time. That was 30 years ago lol happy to see it through your lens guys . Great vlog. Keep up the great work! 🙏🏻❤️

[@dragonflydreamer7269]

We were here in 2014 and it is still one of the most memorable/beautiful ruins I have ever seen. Did you know that the library also had a secret passageway so the scholars could go in seclusion to the brothel? Also all the cats there are taken care of by local veterinarians and are fed every day as well. Other ruins we went to had roaming dogs in them to keep our thieves! So cool!!

[@marinacursi5043]

You two are living my deans, thank you , thank you for sharing so much. This place hit me. So many lives lost in building this..i’m Italian my father is from Sicily but he always said I needed to come here cause of the history,

[@the_oslovian]

Sooooo happy to see you this excited about architecture and history! This is me every time I see an old building 😉

[@dbcdenver7]

Awesome video! One of my favorite scriptures!

[@cindy-ml7vo]

I hope you guys will be the cool Aunt and Uncle. Keep having fun and making great videos :)

[@Croaghaun71]

You guys amaze me! Thank you so very much for sharing your journeys. You're both a source of joy and inspiration for so many. Blessings to you both, wherever your paths take you. 💕

[@vitalijavelyviene1858]

Oh, guys! You should work on TV Discover Chanel! Love your travel stories very very much! Nicely done! Just perfect ! You are the best! ❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏

[@abrahamlincoln2098]

I have been there for 3 times and every time when im there in Efes its like that Alien Predators feeling. Its amazing.

[@TuAFFalcon]

Go to Sanli Urfa next please. Visit the 12,000 year old temple at Gobekli Tepe its where all our ancestors came together.

[@SiegfriedDeniz]

went there many times, Ephesus! Love it! Mary lived on the mountain Koressos, you have little house there. But they are not sure about it. But is great it's history 😀

[@melisbaz]

Excellent vlog, y’all. Ephesus is where I learned to become a photographer, I went to several concerts in that amphitheater (including Sting!) and visited often growing up. I grew up in Izmir so this makes me homesick, but in a good way.

[@gingerleegirl6697]

I love your videos, keep up the awesome work. Always in my prayers.

[@sinemguzel-yldrm8353]

I just love how excited you are for Ephesus guys. I can understand how you feel because I was the same when I first saw the Ephesus. Otherwordly experience, right? *.*

[@dianebarnes7779]

11:05 You two shine. Much love to you, Kara & Nate.

[@marcusblack9171]

thanks for not placing an ad in the middle of the video!!

[@JP-bv7bf]

When I was there in 2010 we were hit with a monsoon! Soaked to the skin, but still enjoyed it. Loved Turkey, so beautiful!

[@dennisgraham3087]

Kara and Nate. It's 2020 and I'm just watching this video. I was more than happy how much effort you took to give us a close as possible look at such an important place in both human history. But Biblical as well. Also your mentioning the Biblical Verse was a real blessing. Thank You so much for sharing your journey to This part of the world with the rest of us. God Bless you two, while you are now venturing across the US.

[@safaeouabbou7438]

New video !!! Now let me watch it, I'm sure it'll be amazing as usual

[@mansoureh]

It is amazing

[@EmonyLP]

I played the goddess Diana in a play once. I only had one line, but it began, "My temple stands in Ephesus . . ." It's great to finally see it!

[@wmurphy12]

The Library of Celsus is absolutely amazing! I’ll never forget the feeling of coming down the hill and seeing that appear.

[@jimgreen3966]

Paul also wrote a letter to the church in Ephesus--Ephesians. Thanks for making everywhere fun.

[@brittanymartin6260]

I love Ephesus! So glad I could relive it vicariously through you guys!!! :)

[@juihicharadva7735]

It has come to the point that I like your videos even before watching them cuz I know I'm going to love it. Wished my family had known of this tip when we were visiting Ephesus in 2016, it was so crowded!! Super hard to get a photo without at least 10 other tourists in our shot HAHA

[@KaraandNate]

Awww that’s so sweet 🤗

[@FoodandFootprints]

Ephesus is beautiful! Amazing how you had it to yourselves. Remember that “Genuine Fake Watches” sign from visiting in 2011 haha

[@lawrencesullivan3740]

I was there a few years ago. There was hardly anyone there but they were doing a photo shoot for a bridal magazine. A bunch of the photographers stuff was blowing away and I helped them retrieve it. A few weeks later our guide emailed me a link to the pictures because I was in the background of about half of the pictures

[@anitabizan4307]

This video was so amazing! I cried so much. I can’t wait to go to this place and I will definitely get there early.

[@serendes245]

At this point I’m buying a pair of Birkenstocks. Because the fact that Kara walks for hours and hours in hers and doesn’t seem to have back problems is mind blowing.

[@rpcnmt]

We totally love you guys and can’t get enough of your vlogs. I do feel the need to let you know that Rick Steve’s is only 63, you guys are making us 40 year olds feel ancient. lol...safe travels.

[@sujoycityofjoy9039]

So nice of you to cover such a beautiful historical place !! Keep going guys !!👌👍

[@ladymc2021]

This is great! Totally loved it and the humor! Loved the kitty's! So adorable! So hilarious as Kara reminded me of the actress Meg Ryan in the movie French Kiss, whe. She was with the main guy actir in France walking down the tiny alley ways yelling "Ughhh Wow! Will you just look at this?!! Gorgeous! beautiful! Wish you were here!!" LOL 😆

[@annabrown3337]

we went to ephesus about 10 years ago and it was amazing, would love to see more of these places eclectic mash up of cultures and religions...I love it! Wasn't quite as quiet when we went on a tour bus!

[@malkoc222]

Don't know whats your plan next but you should visit Bafa lake eraly in the morning and have a breakfast there there is so much place to see in aegen part of Turkey Euromos , Myndos gate ancient theatre in Bodrum and more ...

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

Atilla Malkoc These videos were shot a few months ago. 😍

[@malkoc222]

ughh I see but they can still visit there :) or people who wants to visit.

[@monihernandez28]

This is astonishing !!! Thank u so much for this video. This is going to my travel wishlist!!!

[@dorinmotz6673]

I like all your videos (especially your wholesome language), but, I must confess it blew me away when you chose to publish Apostle Paul's Love Chapter! Bless you, Kara and Nate!

[@TomahawkSmith1]

I want to go to explore Ephesus Turkey one day... As a photographer my mind is blown of how beautiful this location is amazing..!! Another great video thanks for sharing...!

[@komyn27]

"I'm going to touch all the marble." Kara is my spirit animal.

[@madamejamin]

the funniest was Kara's tone at 5.26 when she said 'it's happening'

[@jessicadonley4708]

Lol I know its fun to make fun of the people in tours with tags 😂 but personally I wouldn't be able to travel without them, the cost of the tour covers everything and is almost the same price as just airlines tickets! Love your vlogs

[@truthnlie]

Yes that was amazing.. 😂😂 kara on fire right from the beginning..👍👍💓

[@nithyachandrashaker4989]

Honestly you guys need to have your own travel show on tv. You’ll are so awesome and you make it so interesting to watch. The editing is just perfect!!!

[@FireCracker3240]

Nope. Who needs TV when they do everything so well right here on YT? 😁😁

[@stevenhurst9608]

Guys, your vlogs are too short!!!! I get all excited to watch and then they're suddenly over. Need more, more, more.

[@andrewb4556]

Hi Kara and Nate Loving you're work and vlogs! Ephesus is on the bucket list.

[@loonydan]

Another great vid, thanks guys!

[@courtknees]

so beautiful... how great you had the whole place to yourself (in the beginning)! also love that outfitt girl!! thank you guys for keeping us enlightened and entertained 😁😎

[@danieljordan2080]

Y'all are awesome and make wonderful videos, I also really appreciate the bible verse it's such an important verse! Keep it up and I can't wait to see where else you will take us next in your vlogs.

[@stu160173]

That is mindblowing!

[@hamdia3953]

Please make the vlogs at a Lil longer; it always makes my day when yall upload :)