Latvian POLICE are looking for me!

[@MarcTravels]

I would have never guessed why! Would you?

[@MarcTravels]

@@Ebendone call for what?

[@jpr3718]

There was a remote possibility that they wanted to ask you for an autograph.. 😅

[@twozup1098]

I don’t think the OP was being literal. Maybe lost in translation.

[@silesianwanderer]

Or maybe the stork family called the police ;-))))))))))

[@nelmeinderts2012]

Hi Marc. maybe the people of Latvia are just a little bit nervous with Russia as neighbors with a special mission?

[@darrensmith66]

Thanks

[@didzisjursevics5880]

My home country!🇱🇻 So bad that I am away at the minute. Definitely I would have joined the trip from the border to Riga. Esti border not far away from my town...maybe next time! I am riding kawasaki versys😁 have a nice time in LV🤟

[@kepasakolegi8871]

Am spanish Who for some reasons traveled to Latvia lot of times in the past, what a great country , lot of nice memories from there.

[@Mareediary]

Thanks!

[@Mareediary]

Coffee and donuts for you and Alex!!!!

[@MarcTravels]

Ohhhhh🤗

[@iansmith5823]

Hey Marc love your attitude to the police, very respectful. On your subtitles it said this is the shot that caused all the fuzz and not fuss, which is quite funny as here in England fuzz is a nickname for police!

[@MarcTravels]

There’s this cool movie called “hot fuzz” I love it and maybe thats why my brain connected it😅 it was not intended 😁

[@TheLecaro000]

You are right, but which choice does he had in this situation ? Everybody would be calm with these guys...

[@golderminer9865]

Hey marc! Awesome vid haha, Greetings from latvia 🇱🇻!

[@jimmd53]

Great video which demonstrates that good outcomes involving Police encounters are very possible where mutual respect dominates and people keep level heads. Good job to both you and the Latvian Police.

[@MoldovaAndrei]

Your videos are getting better and better. Congratulations and thank you for your work! Ride safe!

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@randomtraveler3363]

I always watch until the end. Good thing you have the drone licence, being knowledgeable about its use really helps. Good luck with the bike at Alex shop.

[@gustavochaconchaves6382]

In one word "Gentleman", Nothing better to enjoy what you do, than knowing it is done legally and the police respect and take care of you. Enjoy the ride and thanks you for your really nice videos

[@guyonacub4335]

Good luck for tomorrow Lots of footage of the work being done on the bike please Ride safe

[@brucegerken1063]

Great video as always very well done thanks again cheers to ya.

[@setter000]

"People is very friendly here" Five minutes later.... proceeds to report him to the Police XD

[@malinche1547]

I have not dron. But flies a lot of. Nice vídeo man. Enjoying always ur adventures. Grettings from Spain 😎 Go on and more forward!!!!

[@yossiallen3316]

Very good video Marc. Be safe

[@beka4850]

Man gut.....das Gefängnis blieb dir erspart:-)

[@ferrolwindsurfer]

Very nice vid again, its worth to watch taller the end. Enjoy

[@pandoralechat780]

Nice video Marc ! Latvia looks quite beautiful.I think the police treated you very well.They saw your documents and new that you are a good guy ! 😀😁

[@sabeillard]

Hey Marc! Your mother is absolutely right about the tire! 😉 Great video with an interesting story about the police. You were all very civilized about the drone issue, very respectful! Wish today you get your motorcycle fixed. As someone said before your videos are getting better and better! Congrats from Portugal 🙂👍🇵🇹

[@Bill_CBR]

OMG, that is too funny that the police stopped you for snooping over peoples houses. I'm glad it all worked out. She seemed like a nice and polite police officer, which is rare these days. Good luck tomorrow with the tires and kudos to Aleks offer to help. What a great community of followers you have.

[@davidturk6170]

My grandfather was from Talsen, Latvia. I hope to visit that town and area one day.

[@Gorkev82]

just fond this channel because youtube told me to watch , i like it so I sub , enjoy youre travels

[@timojsmits1103]

@Marc Travels Man! I'm so happy that you really did come here to Latvia!!! U are the best guy out here on youtube ever! Insane! Youre the best.❤

[@karolisgrigaliunas2671]

If you want some more cool drone footage I recommend you visiting the region of Molėtai in Lithuania or the Trakai castle. Region of Kernavė is also very rich in history and has cool landscape. But if you want to top it all out visit the Curonian Split at the Baltic see. The Sundial there is one of a kind. Keep doing what you do bro 🤙🏻

[@townders39]

Great attitude! Well done.

[@Operaatoors]

I am Latvian, and I live in countryside, and my neighbors, probably friends of theirs, flew drone over my property. Didn’t see it, but heard, but what the hell - I didn’t bother. Having just a little bit of fun. Sure, maybe situation on other side of Latvia, closer to Russia, is different due to Russia, but don’t think so. Latvians sometime can be a prick and be overprotective. They won’t tell directly something to you, but through authorities, because many Latvians are just too shy to speak up. That what it is, and there is no cure for that. You did the best thing to respect the police work, and they respect you back. And thanks for sharing great shots from the birds eye, turns out that we don’t have to travel far far away for great shots.

[@MarcTravels]

Same in Germany. Thanks for watching watching mate 🤙🏼

[@DageLV]

I've also had Karens at work. I've been told we can't work during day, can't work during early mornings, can't work in weekends. It's rare but happens and unless you fly around someone's windows or scare their livestock, etc be a nuisance, Noone will care and I wouldn't have imagined anyone calling cops for that.

[@TheCabrooster11]

Knowing your writes when it comes to drone operation is a must, especially if you travel in so many different countries as you have Marc

[@transylvanianrider]

I' m glad they understand that flying drones is not a criminal activity😅 I have also the EASA A1 and A3 license. Very useful. Best regards ftom Romania !

[@dynamadnessadventures205]

Great video buddy. Isn’t sad that people have to complain they have nothing else better to do. Ride safe

[@J8zzy]

Good thing you told about the drone license here for all of us. It is always good to know (even more than police) about what you are allowed to do. It's all good man... - if not... then BETTER CALL SAUL. So these gasoline prises and some rainy days in Finland get you scared away from here. Good to know you are gonna have new set of tyres. May motorcycle Gods be nice to THÖ HONDA. RIDE SAFE.

[@maryssamann8826]

Last week a drone was flying over my house making so much noise. I thought I was going to be attacked by a swarm of killer bees :-D. When I saw what it was I was in two minds because I love drone photography and really appreciate all of the footage, but at the same time it felt like an invasion of my privacy. In the end I just hoped the pilot got some nice shots of the town, so all was good. It's good that the police investigated in a reasonable manner and the respect for human dignity was mutual. I've never seen anything of the Latvian countryside so thanks for taking us along!

[@agraizs]

Welcome friend ✌️🇱🇻 hope you enjoy our small country 😉 will see around for red Honda maybe cach you somewhere 😎

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Interesting. Finally everything was nice. Tense till the end. Keep up man.

[@Killswitch-ON]

Hahaha, i just love your channel bro, giving police a lession is cool. Keep i mind, treat other with respect and always being at the right side

[@noisy5109]

Heyy, welcome to Latvia, sad that I'm not in Rīga, would have liked to meet u! Have a great trip, hope u enjoyed Latvia! 👍

[@Munter1]

We didn’t see the whole police stop, but what we did see you handled the situation very well with all the right paperwork the police seemed very calm too, not sure that would be the case in other countries though. Lucky they didn’t check your rear tyre lmao. It will be interesting as to what the man at the bike shop says about the bikes cam chain and or tensioner. Really enjoying your vids/docs. Safe riding Mark.

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah they were nice 👍🏼

[@DageLV]

Anywhere in Europe it will be like that. People don't fear cops and cops don't fear people. Make sure not to mix anxiety and fear. If I were to get stopped I'd think back every second to point of purchasing the car if everything is in order, if I got my papers and whatever, that's anxiety,but there wouldn't be any fear.

[@חייםמגריסו]

How important is Marc that you know the laws and are equipped with all the necessary licenses for movement between countries!!!

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

Great 👍 Vid sounds like your starting to relax and enjoy the journey 👍

[@alexandrecassemiroalvesbra185]

MARC !!!!! Você é um cara correto !!! Parabéns jovem !

[@rosinanteaufreisen]

Bin Gespannt auf morgen 🤩 Schönes Video 😎🤘

[@ENDRIGOBIANCASTELI]

Sou seu fã,e achei muito legal sua atitude quanto a abordagem policial!Parabéns pelo canal!

[@zperformancez]

Welcome to Latvia i hope you will enjoy it😉safe ride🤟

[@andrewwilliams3264]

Hi Marc. I am glad that you featured the legalities of drone flying regarding your contact with local police. It is true that you have to follow I.C.A.O. rules regarding this aspect of aeronautical licensing. Most regular peace officers are truly unaware of legal rights in drone flying. They are more concerned with the privacy rights of citizens. I have various certification for many different interests I am involved in in Canada. Your average citizen and police are not fully educated or informed. It was important that you asserted your rights based on your qualifications. 👍

[@DageLV]

I'd be willing to bet that's the first time cops have engaged in that discussion with anyone. Drone flying isn't an issue so obviously cops won't know everything about everything, even if it's not actual. And using the assert rights imo is wrong wording, it doesn't sound like the cops are saying he is wrong, he is just informing, not asserting.

[@SCALE_SLOTCARS_AND_RC]

I find the Latvian police are generally polite and efficient, plus when you speak English it throws them a little bit, I also mention I'm Irish which sweetens it a bit more😁👍 OK I need to check out your channel now I just discovered you while browsing. Greetings from Balvi in the Latgale area of Latvia..... Harry

[@solstar4778]

Riga , don’t the make minox miniature photo cameras there ? Famous James Bond type cameras!

[@MotoHunter]

Hello from Latvia

[@davidedalceri369]

Grande Marc. . Sempre educato e disponibile... Ma soprattutto con licenza 👍

[@madijs8700]

Hei! I'm from Latvia. It's very popular there to check the property with the drone first and after at the night time stole the things. That's why the owner called to police.

[@RayJay3000]

If it’s not too late to suggest, then you definitely have to visit Curonian spit in Lithuania :) Very beautiful nature there. It is reachable by a ferry from Klaipėda.

[@RaimoLehtinen]

Hi there.. even here in Finland there are many property owners who do not know anything about drone regulations. They imagine they can prevent all filming and flying within a 10km radius if they feel like it😄

[@MarcTravels]

In America they shoot ‘em down 😅🫣

[@pandoralechat780]

@@MarcTravels Yes, we all own anti-aircraft cannons ! 😁😂🤣😋

[@podrugiejstronie7006]

It's worth listening to Mom. She knows what's good for us. Time to change tires! And greetings to your Mother :)

[@Oskar_CII]

Muy bien por tu actitud calma con la policía y explicarles tus derechos. Y muy bien por el trato amable de la policia que miraron de solucionar la queja de un ciudadano y vieron que tú no hacías nada malo, la policía siempre puede ayudarnos en caso de problemas en la carretera. Esperemos que te puedan solucionar tú problema con el ruido del motor de tú Honda. Al final Marc, por ser buena persona encuentras a buenas personas en tus viajes.

[@rideyourbike]

This will become more and more frequent, i'm afraid. Glad it all ended well for you. Cheers mate.

[@we013]

Big love from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 It’s pretty cool actually to have the license 🪪 and to be totally legal let’s do this

[@deinsG123]

Hello from Latvia! ✌🇱🇻

[@ballisticmafu8776]

Fingers crossed you may get a solid answer on the rattling. Even is it is not repaired having a mechanic that is interested in helping you and having a once over the bike will give you piece of mind.

[@aivisabele]

Greetings from Latvia. I happen to own the same bike - honda dominator.

[@yorkchris10]

Most of the rail network in the Baltic states is Russian gauge. The connection with Finland is within 4mm of Finnish guage.

[@elbraeuber]

Hey Mark, cooles Statement von dir. 👍 Wir wollen doch, (fast Alle) Harmonie und ein glückliches Miteinander. Wie schon jemand in den Kommentaren sagte "hör auf deine Mutter" 😂 Dank an die Community für die Hilfe Unterwegs. Macht spaß zu lesen. Sicher Fahrt.👋

[@u0000-u2x]

great handling of the situation with the popo (and understanding of their limitations)

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah of course 👍🏼

[@injunnfuz6698]

Great you handle the situation with smartness n respect

[@MarcTravels]

Everybody was super cool in the situation.

[@fabiopunk1661]

your mom shows a great understanding of motorcycles ....

[@gustavoarielalassia]

Marc 🏋️👈 excellent my friend

[@jokermtb]

I love those Latvian Riga smoked sprats in the round can….you’re in the epicenter

[@0scarsalvado793]

Marc, du bist eine Maschine, gute Videos. Aus Spanien (Tarragona) haben Sie hier Ihr Haus.

[@markbikeman]

Marc it looks like you keep too much air in tires (worn in the middle) I would guess about 32 psi rear / 35 psi F. is reccomended ????......... If you ever get the chance to try Heidnau K60 scout MC tires are easily the longest lasting tire on the market for adventure bikes , a little bit harder than most as well but for highest possible mileage great choice

[@andreVE4BK]

ALWAYS listen to your mother Marc! :) And as you said... know the rules and regulations; always helps. Ride safe my friend.

[@MarcTravels]

Always listen to my mom 🫣

[@gerhardwieser5309]

Tolles Video gewesen lg👍👍

[@toomasargel8503]

00:18 That was prison but not only. That Rummu prison was soviet time also mine where working prisoner.

[@protectorh9167]

Long trips with a big one cilinder , yes always worn out back tires very quickly, they get probabely to hot from long riding.

[@arlett0009tj]

A new set of tires mean more videos. Nice!!

[@MarcTravels]

Absolutely

[@paklangmotovlog7999]

Nice Marc

[@LucWijdeveld]

I am a new follower, I also vlog but not as a travel trip, not a motorcycle but a motor scooter. On holiday (Croatia) or just at home in the Netherlands. I film with 2 Contour tube cameras, DJI Mavic mini and DJI Osmo mobile 3 (Samsung A51). I also have Drone pilot license A1/A3.

[@jamiefly]

Very inspirational...

[@davidturk6170]

0% ethanol is usually used in small engines and boats, and racers (more power per gallon).

[@thomatofpv3546]

Hi Marc, I'm going to study in Latvia this winter semester (till January). I would like to take my bike with me (similar to yours 1 cil 650cc), but I'm afraid that it will be to cold and wet to drive. Also, this is my first season of riding. Would you recommend me to take my bike with me? Or should I sit it out for one winter and hop on again next year?

[@waldodesteghe]

If you can, take your bike with you. As an all year-round driver I love the off season. Also your skills will improve tremendously if you don't stop during the off-season. Keep it safe but keep riding whenever possible. As the weather will improve after winter, so wil your skills, and not to forget the fun off riding confident will be here to stay.

[@saboningm]

Bien por tener en regla todo saludos 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷👍👍

[@hans-henryk]

Hi, 👮🏻‍♂️👮🏼 da überlegt man erst mal was man so falsch gemacht haben könnte. Waren doch gut drauf. Hab ne schöne Zeit ✌🏻

[@MarcTravels]

Danke 🤗👍🏼

[@k1ckyscotland988]

People always ask me how I can ride all over Europe on my own. Do I not feel worried or stressed. I tell them,there are more good people than there are bad. Most people will help you,some will ignore you. Very few will do you harm. It helps that I look like a lunatic.

[@MarcTravels]

The world is much nicer than promoted on the media 🙌🏼

[@nomad5176]

Same observations. Even outside Europe. Until you avoid danger zones people are friendly. Do their jobs, struggle the same problems. They're open to talk, some a little shy. Will ask where you from, where you going. It's good to know the world outside media.

[@Crashersmith]

Mark it will be great to see you back on the Honda again eve is a nice bike but I think the Honda petrol engine is a real motorbike take care my friend stay safe regards Dave in 🇬🇧

[@mustafakabasakal946]

You are a rare beautiful person.

[@twozup1098]

Fantastic series. Just a quick question- How could you change direction to avoid storks at last minute if you were on the bike and drone was following in auto? Do you have like a wrist control or phone app?

[@MarcTravels]

Yes I have a remote control I can operate with my thumb having both hands on the handlebars 🤙🏼

[@xavierdechamps3420]

Are the drone regulations the same in all of Europe? I thought each country had individual laws about drones.

[@MarcTravels]

There’s a European Union Aviation Safety agency, yes. (EASA)

[@tommymurphy1054]

hi marc did you notice any difference in running the bike on the 0% ethanol fuel tommy

[@MarcTravels]

Not really

[@Rick6767rick]

I didnt think this kinda stuff happened in Europe you guys seem so laid back ... more like something that would happen 'Merica.. were im from.. i could definitely see that happening

[@mariojanaf5474]

next time, the boing 747 stopped for flying above someone's property...

[@giuliobuccini208]

Today a pigeon was flying over my property. I called the police.

[@ftby59mikeD]

Mother is always right!😁👍

[@sptlj7676]

Is it safe to leave the bike ouside there?

[@panagoskakatosis5314]

my roof garden near in the beach if some drone is up is not ok??leagal??

[@MarcTravels]

If the pilot is not in your garden it’s okay 👍🏼

[@panagoskakatosis5314]

@@MarcTravels if fly from up can se and take video or foto this is ok???

[@MarcTravels]

@@panagoskakatosis5314 just Google the law for drones and film and photography in public spaces for your country. I‘m no expert, I took a course on the internet 😄

[@panagoskakatosis5314]

@@MarcTravels yes i forgot Google..keep travel if you found the problem of bike report us

[@1990-t1j]

Decent room for that price. I hope the rattle in the engine is sorted out, Marc.

[@MarcTravels]

We’ll check that today

[@howierfs5471]

Good luck for tomorrow. Btw, always these rockers, trouble makers. In the past wearing pushbike chains around their bodies and these days much more technical advanced, terrorising people with drones. Unbelievable :-D

[@michelbrown1060]

They thought that you were a SPIE.. .

[@thomasreuter1968]

Quite wise attitude towards the Police👍. Guess you're right with presuming they're not (yet) trained on dealing with certified drone pilote's rights issues. Would probably be the same in Germany, wouldn't it. Anyway, Marc stayed calm and polite 👌.

[@MarcTravels]

It’s all over the world like that

[@marv9820]

Ah man, she just wanted your number.

[@fixento]

A county that the police respond to drones flying over private property, a real low crime rate in the county.

[@bcinspectorman]

I would think at this time with the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the history of Soviet rule in Latvia the authorities in Latvia may be a bit curious about who is using a drone in the country and for what purposes. People should experience what it's like to be under constant surveillance by an authoritarian state for decades. Just be respectful and next time set up your drone shots so the drone doesn't fly close to peoples homes especially in the country where people may be more acutely sensitive to sounds unlike urban dwellers who are surrounded by a wall of sound much like being near a waterfall.

[@mowler8042]

I just had to change my tires, seems like I can never catch it before its really too late, buy some tires just before they need to be changed would be great.

[@dreamsfreeman]

People see us (drone pilots) as criminals...it's a shame! Godd video!!!!

[@geedee4]

Hi Marc! Thanks for another great video. Quick question: how is driving in the baltics, are they good drivers and are the roads good?

[@MarcTravels]

Yes roads are good👌🏼

[@drerri]

Main roads are good but there are a lot of unpaved local roads. Driving is relatively safe but you have your occasional "eastern european bmw driver".